Unmasked Podcast With Marcella

In this conversation, Marcella and Alex discusses the importance of community engagement in public policy. She highlights the need for training and development for city officials, the benefits of having in-house legal counsel, and the significance of public safety measures. The discussion also covers the dynamics of the mayor's role, concerns about city staffing and payroll, and the necessity...

The conversation delves into the inefficiencies and subjective nature of the building process in Laguna Beach, highlighting the need for objective standards and property rights. The discussion covers the proposed efficiency ordinance aimed at streamlining development, the complexities surrounding term limits, and the role of council members in local governance. The speakers express concerns about...

In this conversation, former mayor Alex Alex Rounaghi discusses various pressing issues facing Laguna Beach, including the land trust initiative aimed at supporting artist housing, the risks associated with real estate development, code enforcement challenges, and the efficiency ordinance designed to streamline city processes. The dialogue also touches on the disparities in how wealth affects deve...

In this conversation, Marcella interviews former Laguna Beach City Council member George Weiss about the controversial acquisition of Canyon properties for affordable housing. They discuss the financial implications, the lack of transparency in city council decisions, and the challenges of providing affordable housing in Laguna Beach. George emphasizes the need for better leadership, community eng...

In this conversation, the Voice of Laguna hosts Chris and Marcella Dornin, who discuss their ongoing legal battle with the city of Laguna Beach regarding property development and the design review process. They express concerns about the recent city council meeting discussing changes to municipal codes that they believe restrict property rights and empower city officials. Marcella talks about our...

Chris and Marcella break down the Laguna Beach City Council meeting agenda and what it could mean for local residents. In this episode of UNMASKED, we expose the so-called View Equity rule, a subjective and discretionary policy Laguna Beach uses to block projects, pit neighbors against each other, and deny lawful development while taxpayers pay the price. Chris and Marcella explain why view equity...

In this exclusive interview, Chris and Marcella sit down with Ed from The Voice of Laguna to open up about their lawsuit against the City of Laguna Beach involving the Temple Hills properties. They share how they got here, what has unfolded behind the scenes, and which public officials play a role in the story. This must hear episode dives into the timeline, the challenges, and the broader issues...