Sculptor Steven Harmon’s abstract “Cathexis” of intertwining metallic scrolls once enjoyed great popularity, recalled the late artist’s mother, Irvine’s Alice Harmon. Children in Riddle Field liked to climb it. Some likened it to a Christmas ornament, becoming a favorite backdrop for holiday photographs. Over time, the elements took their toll. The gift by the emerging [...]
Jurors selected to oversee city exhibit After careful deliberation over whether to save “Cathexis,” a metal sculpture by Steven Harmon located at Laguna Beach’s well-used Riddle Field, the Arts Commission voted unanimously to dispose of the piece due to safety considerations. Resembling intertwined scrolls, the sculpture had been a magnet for kids to climb and [...]
Police Use Taser to Subdue Assault Suspect
An assault involving three men escalated into a struggle with Laguna Beach police, who ultimately deployed a taser twice to subdue the younger combative suspect in the 300 block of Cozumel around 1:15 a.m. Friday, May 10, police said. Police ultimately arrested Laguna Beach resident Sergio Gabriel Borgognone, 51, for allegedly resisting arrest and his [...]
