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yacht , and that cove was the biggest , although not big enough for the huge superyachts populated by celebrities .
Not where the beautiful people go , thank God .
We loved it and are returning next year , three weeks next time .
Now we are in an old villa near the tiny Tuscan town of Lari , which is on a hill and was first built about 1500 B . C . At its center is a castle that was used as a cistern , torture chamber ( really ), prison , and garrison . Next to it is the town square , smaller than Laguna ’ s promenade . Down one street is the usual Catholic church where we saw the end of a Christening . The attendees dressed in their finery and sang as they left for a drink at the one restaurant in the square .
Joining us are Kim ’ s London friends , mostly from her fashion world . Kim is a well-known fashion stylist who has created costumes for people like George Michael and Janet Jackson , and for the last seven years , she has conceived pretty much everything the singer Pink has worn . As they talk “ fashion ,” I tune out , except when they discuss celebrities acting badly . That ’ s great fun , but never Pink . I ’ ve met her , and she is as down-to-earth and funny as your best friend .
So it goes . After Tuscany , I am going to Milan while Kim visits a friend in Sicily . Neither of us is anxious to return , and I am thinking of renewing my Italian ancestry . My grandmother ’ s maiden name was Stozz , shortened from Strozzi when her family landed on Ellis Island in the 1870s . They were from Florence , which today houses the Strozzi Palace ; I can almost feel it beckoning for the return of one of its lost sons .
Michael co-founded Orange County School of the Arts , The Discovery Cube , Sage Hill School , Art Spaces Irvine and several other area nonprofit organizations . He is a business partner with Sanderson-J . Ray Development and has lived in Laguna Beach since the early 1980s .
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They were honored for creating a new educational concept , whereby all books are judged only by their covers . The Beavers turned on its head the old educational notion that you had to read the pages inside . This idea cut the school year by half and changed most teachers into administrators eligible for full pensions by 25 .
However , the biggest achievement came one year after the Beaver makeover . National Geographic launched a reality show called “ Leave It to Beaver .” It became a smash hit . In conjunction with the new show , the Beavers launched a new perfume line called “ Wild Musk .” Netflix picked up the show by offering a five-year contract estimated at $ 250 million dollars . It was rumored that this large contract forced Netflix to drop Meagan and Harry , who scurried back to England to get on the royal dole once again . They now report to Prince Louie and receive instructions on how to make funny faces to win over the public .
The Chamber of Commerce recognized the Beaver family for their stellar rebranding of Laguna Beach ’ s image . Tourism had risen to 12,000,000,000,000,000 visitors a year , and visitors prayed hard to get a parking spot at the newly built church lot , which supplied 150 divine intervention spaces . The city ’ s online parking app flashed full constantly and crashed and burned in a display of stupid AI .
For the Beaver family , life was perfect — well , almost perfect . Mr . Beaver could not make the production quotas all by himself . His teeth gave out . His family was embarrassed by his failure . They dropped his name and became the Damdashians . The bank repossessed Mr . Beaver ’ s dam . Mr . Beaver was last seen as the solitary passenger on a bus back to Guatemala . President Biden forgot to take credit for the deportation . Trump took the credit for him .
Crantz tells the Indy that he is busy as a beaver writing the next trilogy , a four-part series . Huh ?
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without a valid license or with a suspended license .
1 driver was cited and had their vehicle impounded for reckless driving .
3 citations were issued to electric motorcycle and E-Bike riders for violations .
Laguna Beach Police Chief Jeff Calvert emphasized the importance of these efforts : “ Speed and noise violations significantly impact our community ’ s safety and livability . We are committed to a zero-tolerance approach to enforcement .” Chief Calvert expressed gratitude for the collaborative effort among law enforcement agencies and affirmed ongoing joint operations throughout the remainder of the year .
For more information , contact Lieutenant Jesse Schmidt 949-464-6653 .
Laguna Beach Arts Alliance Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
Michael Ervin has taken the role of Lagua Beach Arts Alliance President for 2024- 2025 . Photo courtesy of Michael Ervin
By LB Indy Staff
The Laguna Beach Arts Alliance ( LBAA ), a coalition of arts organizations from throughout the city , announced today those directors serving its next one-year board term . The board members include Michael Ervin , president ; Jay Kramer , vice president ; Rob Harryman , treasurer ; and Victoria Gerard , secretary .
“ We ’ re delighted to have these engaged and talented people representing our association ,” said Amy Francis Dechary , LBAA ’ s immediate past president . “ These
Laguna Beach Sister Cities Celebrates Bastille Day at Festival of Arts
By LB Indy Staff The Laguna Beach Sister Cities Association celebrated Bastille Day last Sunday , July 14 , at the Festival of Arts , bringing together members and residents for an evening of music , camaraderie and cultural appreciation . The event featured a delightful performance by The Paris Chansons , who enchanted the audience with their vibrant and soulful melodies .
The celebration saw Laguna Beach Sister Cities members and other attendees gathering early on the Festival Grounds , many bringing picnics and beverages to enjoy
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the festive atmosphere . Despite being a casual event , the turnout was impressive , and the spirit of togetherness was palpable . Attendees had the opportunity to enjoy complimentary admission to the Festival grounds , a benefit available to all Laguna Beach residents throughout the summer .
Laguna Beach has Sister Cities in Menton , France , San Jose del Cabo , Mexico and St Ives , England .
The Laguna Beach Sister Cities Association relies on donations to continue its important work . To find out more , visit LagunaBeachSisterCities . com .
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