LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.—Laguna Beach officials shut down two hotels after several scuffles involving armed security guards over a civil dispute, officials said May 3. City Manager Shohreh Dupuis ordered the closing of hotels 14 West and Hotel Laguna on Tuesday after police were called there three times throughout the day. Police responded to trespassing claims…

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.—Police were asking for the public’s help April 20 to find a man suspected of robbing and assaulting his ex-girlfriend at her Laguna Beach home, leaving her with significant injuries. Police said a residential burglary Tuesday evening was allegedly carried out by Charles Thomas Kelley IV, who hours later allegedly attacked the victim….

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 48-year-old man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to time already served in jail for drowning a family dog in Laguna Beach, according to court records obtained March 15. Jason Douglas Creager pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony count of cruelty to animals, according to court records. He was sentenced to a year…

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.—A woman in Laguna Beach was struck and killed by a sedan whose motorist stayed at the scene to cooperate with police, authorities said March 11. The woman was struck while attempting to cross the southbound lanes of South Coast Highway near Mountain Road, the Laguna Beach Police Department reported. “Witnesses say the…

Laguna Beach Police Department officials announced the newest addition to their team: a 52-pound officer who goes by the name “Bear.” The 2-year-old Belgian Malinois will be assigned to one of the department’s two four-legged squads. “The new K-9 Teams are a valuable asset,” Laguna Beach Mayor Bob Whalen told The Epoch Times. “They add…