Roger “Gonzo” Bütow is a prolific, often transgressive, journalist and a 52-year resident of Laguna Beach. He’s co-founder and Executive Director of the unincorporated association known as Clean Water Now. A retired general contractor, since 2010, he’s been a professional land use and regulatory compliance consultant, plus provided environmental and construction advisory services. His contact information can be found at: www.clean-water-now.org.

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), subtle features 

Visit Laguna Beach?  Actually, Please Don’t! Two part series in The Patch. Click here: Part 1
Part 2 

Laguna Beach City Council: Where Eight Years Is More Than Enough!

Laguna Beach’s Forest Avenue Promenade: A Tragedy in Progress

City of Laguna Beach: Is “Don’t Test, Don’t Tell” Enviro-Stewardship?

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