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A City Hall Murder
from UC Berkeley , where she was advised that women did not need higher degrees . She went on to earn a doctorate in biology from UC Irvine in 1976 .
Brown settled in a home in Laguna Canyon in the 1970s with her husband Dr . Allen Brown where they raised their daughter , Mina . Brown became fascinated by the local wildlife and landscapes and soon joined the movement to assemble a ‘ greenbelt ’ of protected open space around Laguna Beach . She explained later that she got involved because she wanted to teach people about the ecology of Laguna Canyon — but realized that if she didn ’ t help to protect it , there would be nothing left to teach them about . Becoming board president of the Laguna Greenbelt , Inc . in 1985 , she treated her position as a full-time job and seemed to have limitless energy for it .
Passionate about helping the public to appreciate and understand local ecology , Brown created trail and field guides , wrote a regular column for Laguna Beach newspapers and ran a naturalist training class that gave more than 600 people the knowledge to lead tours and educate others about local natural history . Brown ’ s “ Back Pocket Field Guide ” provided an overview of common landscapes , wildlife and plants in Orange County wilderness areas . In the 1980s , her husband and daughter spent one Saturday each month with Brown in the Jim Dilley Preserve , greeting visitors and handing out trail guides .
Brown never lost her drive to work on nature conservation and education , but her dual diagnoses of Parkinson ’ s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia made it impossible for her to continue . She enjoyed hearing about her former colleagues ’ ongoing efforts and the keen interest that today ’ s youth show in protecting the environment .
“ I met Elisabeth in 1991 , when I got involved in protecting the California gnatcatcher and its coastal sage scrub habitat ,” said Dan Silver , executive director of Endangered Habitats League . “ I found that Elisabeth had already been doing this for years , with major successes in the Laguna Greenbelt . We
The city of Laguna Beach unveiled the temporary sculpture installation “ An Attempted Murder ” by artist Jack Champion on Friday , July 12 .
The title of this sculpture is a playful nod to the unique and poetic collective nouns throughout the English language , such as a “ pride of lions ” or a “ gaggle of geese .” A true “ murder of crows ” requires three or more birds .
Jack Champion is an artist and sculptor known for his large-scale installations , which often feature animal figures and are popular at Burning Man . His work is noted for its interplay with perspective and scale , creating a striking visual impact that transforms the observer ’ s experience .
subsequently had many partnerships , always benefiting from her scientific knowledge , her commitment to conservation , and her wisdom in negotiation . Elisabeth had a great wit and upbeat attitude , even in the worst of times . She lifted others ’ spirits , and her friendly personality was always a bridge to those on the other side . She never shied from a battle and never ceased to develop new visionary projects , capturing the imagination and efforts of others . Thank you , Elisabeth , for your friendship and choosing to save the natural world .”
A memorial for Dr . Brown is currently being planned . Her family encourages donations in her memory to Laguna Greenbelt , Inc . Please visit lagunagreenbelt . org for more information and to leave thoughts about her life and contributions .
From left to right : Artist Jack Champion , Mayor Sue Kempf , Arts Commission Chair Donna Ballard . Photo courtesy of city of Laguna Beach
Suspect arrested in Costa Mesa after evading LBPD
By Clara Beard | LB Indy
Laguna Beach detectives arrested a 33-year-old Newport Beach woman on July 10 , charged with felony evasion after she fled from police officers during a routine traffic stop in Laguna Beach , authorities said .
On June 30 , Laguna Beach officers stopped a green Mercedes on South Coast Highway at Bluebird Canyon Drive regarding a simple California vehicle code violation .
Police said that after talking to Melissa Haley at the driver ’ s side door , she was uncooperative . When officers asked her to exit the vehicle for further investigation , they said she fled in her Mercedes and drove southbound on South Coast Highway into Dana Point , then onto Interstate 5 northbound .
LBPD officers handed over the pursuit to the California Highway Patrol when Haley reached Interstage 5 , where she was driving recklessly and at an excessive speed , authorities said .
The Highway Patrol officers chased the vehicle into Los Angeles County before calling off the pursuit .
After investigating Haley ’ s whereabouts , Laguna Beach detectives said they found her near an auto repair shop in Costa Mesa . She was placed under arrest for suspicion of felony evading and later transported to Orange County Jail .
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