Life + Culture

Sawdust Art Festival Turns 60

Laguna Beach’s iconic event welcomes families all summer Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Courtesy of Sawdust Art Festival Tucked beneath towering eucalyptus trees in Laguna Beach Canyon, the Sawdust Art Festival is celebrating a major milestone this summer: 60 years of art, community, and creative spirit. Now open through September 6, the beloved festival continues to draw families, art lovers, and curious visitors looking for an experience that feels both vibrant and deeply rooted in...

Local Services

Paws & Purpose

A Laguna Niguel couple channels love, loss, and new beginnings into a pet-centered business built on care, connection, and community Article by Heather Whitsitt | Photography by Autumn Ricketts Within the span of a year, Jiten and Charisma Bhakta welcomed their first child, rescued a puppy named Max, and opened Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming in Laguna Niguel. It was a season marked by both new beginnings and difficult goodbyes. The same day they learned they were expecting their first child...

Education

Local History Alive

A hands-on Laguna Hills museum makes regional history engaging, interactive, and family-friendly Article by Heather Whitsitt | Photography by Eric Stoner History may not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a family outing, but the Moulton Museum is changing that.  Housed in converted storefronts in Laguna Hills, the museum brings interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and engaging community programs, the museum invites visitors to discover what shaped South Orange County. ...

Sports + Recreation

A Different Kind of Sport

Laguna Fencing Center offers kids focus, discipline, and a place to belong Article by Heather Whitsitt | Photography by Travis Shields For many kids, sports are a way to build skills, make friends, and discover what they are capable of. At Laguna Fencing Center, those lessons happen with a mask, a weapon, and a healthy dose of strategy. Leading the way is founder and head coach Nick Dinu, whose passion has grown into a thriving community in Orange County. “My journey into fencing began when I...