NEWS
May 17, 2013
A man suspected of raping a Laguna Beach woman turned himself in Friday after police sought the public's help in finding him. Babak Azadgilani, known as "Bobby," 26, of Laguna Niguel, turned himself in at 5:30 p.m. at the front counter of the Laguna Beach Police Department and was booked on a $100,000 warrant for rape, Capt. Jason Kravetz wrote in an email. Azadgilani is suspected of assaulting the woman in her home during the late afternoon of April 21, according to police. The victim contacted police after the assault and police believe Azadgilani fled on his BMW motorcycle before officers arrived at the scene.
NEWS
April 22, 2013
Laguna Canyon Foundation and Orange County Parks will have hawks, owls and falcons on exhibit as part of their "Under the Sycamores - Amazing Raptors" event from 1 to 4 p.m. May 11 at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. Two separate bird hikes will be held at 1 and 3 p.m., and participants are encouraged to bring binoculars. The Orange County Bird of Prey Center will host a 2 p.m. program with hawks, owls and falcons onsite. There is no charge for the event, but parking costs $3. Signups are required.
SPORTS
By Mike Sciacca | April 18, 2013
It's the little things that tend to make the difference. Just ask the Laguna Beach High boys' volleyball team which has turned its concentration to the minute areas of its game plan. Aware that they are moving toward a possible Orange Coast League championship, the Breakers took care of league business Tuesday by scoring a 25-15, 25-16, 25-19 sweep at Saddleback. The win over the Roadrunners (2-4 in league) started the second half of the league schedule for the Breakers, who upped their league mark to 6-0. Middle blocker Maxx McCarter had eight kills, outside hitter Weston Barnes had eight kills, libero Jake Hexberg had six kills and 14 digs, and setter Grifan Fair had 23 assists.
NEWS
March 28, 2013
Man yells, spits at officer Laguna Beach Police charged a man with assault after he yelled obscenities and flipped off an officer at a traffic stop Saturday, Sgt. Louise Callus wrote in an email. Police arrested Laguna Beach resident Eli Grossman, 60, after responding to a call at 9:52 a.m. in the 1000 block of Glenneyre Street, Callus said. Grossman drove up to the officer and began yelling, according to the report. The officer reportedly turned to get away and Grossman followed him. The officer parked his car and Grossman came to the officer's door and continued yelling obscenities, Callus said.
NEWS
By Barbara Diamond | March 7, 2013
An aging and decrepit pipe that carries solid waste through parkland from the coastal treatment plant to the regional treatment plant will be replaced, despite environmental concerns. The City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday for the project, which was recommended by the South Orange County Wastewater Authority as the most feasible in terms of funding, longevity and urgency to avoid a catastrophic spill from the deteriorating pipe along Aliso Creek. "Replacing the pipe is the right project," said Betty Burnett, assistant general manager and district counsel for the South Coast Water District, which is one of the four agencies including the city of Laguna that are participating in the project.
NEWS
By Andrew Shortall | December 6, 2012
A man suspected of robbing a Laguna Niguel Starbucks at gunpoint while wearing a gas mask on Nov. 30 was arrested later that evening in Laguna Beach, police said. Kyle Kamal Starner, 20, was arrested at 7:25 p.m. after he was detained by a Laguna Beach Police officer at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse, 280 S. Coast Hwy. The Laguna Niguel Starbucks was robbed around 11 a.m. and an unspecified amount of money was reportedly taken. Witnesses told police the man left the scene on a bike.
NEWS
By Joanna Clay | October 19, 2012
A Laguna Beach man is suspected of burglarizing Laguna Niguel homes early Thursday morning. Cameron Bilbrey, 18, allegedly slipped into four homes while the residents were inside, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Due to the high winds that morning, most of the occupants attributed strange noises to the weather, department spokesman Jim Amormino said. It wasn't until some went to check that they noticed signs of a break-in. The sheriff's department received its first call about 4 a.m. from a home in the 21200 block of Rue De Gauguin, Amormino said.
NEWS
October 18, 2012
Area 1 Crescent Bay Drive: A neighbor reportedly cut down a resident's tree in the 100 block at 9:00 a.m. Monday. * Area 2 Laguna Canyon Road: A Laguna Niguel man was arrested on suspicion of DUI in the 20600 block at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday. Laguna Canyon Road: A woman claimed a man threw ice cream at her after she refused to go out with him in the 20600 block at 7:22 p.m. Oct. 12. * Area 3 South Coast Highway: A person reported that unknown suspects stole items from their wedding in the 700 block at 12:32 p.m. Tuesday.
NEWS
By Joanna Clay | August 23, 2012
Tyler Russell isn't your average 23-year-old. Most recent college graduates are scouring Monster.com for a job, working part time serving up lattes or applying to grad school - but he's starting his own radio station. Laguna's only FM station, KX 93.5, officially goes on air Oct. 1. The low-power station will reach five square miles from Crown Valley to Monarch Beach, covering Laguna and some of Laguna Niguel. Don't let the fresh face fool you. Russell, who grew up in Tucson, Ariz., isn't a newcomer to radio.
SPORTS
By Mike Sciacca | July 12, 2012
The Laguna Beach Little League Major Division All-Star team had its run in the District 55 Tournament halted July 6 when it dropped a wild 15-14 game to Laguna Niguel at Chapparosa Park in Laguna Niguel. Laguna Beach finished the tournament with a 2-2 record. The a game was much different from when they first met at the tournament's opener June 30, a 10-0 win by Laguna Niguel. In the rematch, Laguna Niguel jumped on Laguna Beach early and it appeared another blowout was imminent.