Chief Calvert News Today

The Laguna Beach Police and Community Foundation has purchased custom protective vests for the police department's two Belgian Malinois K-9s after a donation from board member Bob Roper. 

Top of the World Neighborhood Association (TOWNA) board members recently discussed concerns about e-bike traffic safety. TOWNA sent a letter to Laguna Beach Police Chief Jeff Calvert encouraging the enforcement of California electric bike traffic safety laws.

Police Chief Doug Calvert was surprised and honored with a plaque — and two very special iron-on patches, one of which had a punchline— commemorating 30 years of service to

Eight speakers at the April 18 City Council meeting denounced the City's deceptive PR video on the City Manager's traffic stop. Contrary to what the Mayor said, the City didn't release the video "in the interest of transparency.

A handful of residents took issue with recently released police body camera footage surrounding a Nov. 16 traffic stop involving City Manager Shohreh Dupuis during Tuesday's City Council meeting.

In a 3-2 vote, the Laguna Beach City Council voted to release the body-camera footage from a November traffic stop of City Manager Shohreh Dupuis.

By Michèle MondaA sound democracy depends upon transparent governance – something Laguna seems to be lacking lately. The California Public Record Act Request (CPRA) entitles the public to information from the City. Unfortunately, Laguna officials are using specious exceptions to deny the release of information to the public and press.

Laguna Beach has seven candidates vying for three open seats open on the Laguna Beach City Council. The Laguna Beach Independent created seven questions for the candidates to answer in 150 words or less. Election Day is Nov. 8.  

After a two-year hiatus prompted by the pandemic, the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce returned to the Montage for its 2022 State of the City Luncheon.

Laguna Beach has permanently appointed Jeff Calvert as the new chief of the Laguna Beach Police Department, according to a press release issued Wednesday.