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“ Our Town , Our Paper ” lagunabeachindy . com JULY 26 , 2024 | Volume XXI , Issue 30
Sawdust Art Festival Extends Philanthropic Hand to Local Artists
Festival exhibitors donate original works to benefit the Artists ’ Benevolence Fund auction
By Clara Beard | LB Indy
Since its genesis in 1967 , the Sawdust Art Festival has played an indispensable role in supporting the careers of Laguna Beach artists . With its two annual events — the summer festival , held from June to August , and Winter Fantasy in November and December — the Sawdust Art Festival organization was founded to engage and educate visitors on Laguna ’ s remarkable art culture .
Around 20 years later , the Sawdust Art Festival ’ s philanthropic reach toward local artists stretched even further with the creation of the Artists ’ Benevolence Fund . When Sawdust exhibitors learned of a fellow artist struggling to make ends meet due to a terminal illness , they rallied to help with a donated collection of art to sell at auction . “ It sparked the realization that a more robust fund for artists could be meaningful ,” Artists ’ Benevolence Fund Treasurer Candice Brokenshire said . “ The fund was established , and the first auction was held
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Above : Artists ’ Benevolence Fund auction participants at the 2022 event . Photo courtesy of the Sawdust Festival
Left : Joan Gladstone stands with her 2024 donation to the Artists ’ Benevolence Fund auction . Photo courtesy of the Sawdust Festival
Kevin Snow Set to Retire After 44-Year Career as Marine Safety Chief
Kai Bond Promoted to Laguna Beach Marine Safety Chief
By Clara Beard | LB Indy Marine Safety Chief Kevin Snow has announced he will retire next month after serving 44 years with the Laguna Beach Marine Safety Department .
Snow is officially set to leave his post on Aug . 18 .
Laguna Beach Marine Safety Acting Chief and Captain Kai Bond , a 29-year department veteran , will take over Snow ’ s leadership
the Marine Safety Department and grateful for the opportunity to serve the Laguna Beach community ,” Snow said in a statement from the city . “ It ’ s been a privilege to work alongside such dedicated and professional captains , marine safety officers , and lifeguards . As I retire , I have full confidence in Kai Bond ’ s ability to lead the department . His extensive experience and unwavering commitment to safety make him the perfect
Laguna Beach Marine Safety Captain Kai Bond will take the helm as the department ’ s new chief on duties on Aug . 5 . successor .”
Aug . 5 . Photo courtesy of the city of Laguna Beach “ I am immensely proud of my career with SNOW , PAGE 15
City Implements Comprehensive Plan to Address Parking Woes
By Jackie Connor , Special to the Independent In a decisive move to tackle Laguna Beach ’ s chronic parking issues , the city council agreed on a multifaceted plan to expand parking capacity and improve enforcement of parking regulations and laws . The plan will use existing lots , negotiate lease agreements with private property owners and potentially increase parking fines to deter illegal parking .
Parking , especially during the visitor-heavy summer months , continues to frustrate and concern residents , with most of the public seeking harsher reinforcement .
“ I encourage a huge increase for parking tickets ,” a Laguna Beach resident said during public comment . “ When you ’ re ( heading ) northbound on PCH at 10th ( street ), cars park in the ‘ no parking ’ zone , and it is a real safety hazard . And constantly , parking enforcement is out there .”
In June 2023 , city council approved a Parking
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