Don Leach

Don Leach has been a Times Community News photographer for more than 15 years and photo editor the past three years. He has a bachelor’s degree in photojournalism from Cal State Long Beach, and was an NPPA College Photographer of the Year. He added the Los Angeles Times Editor’s Award in 2013 to his other career awards. Don lives in Laguna Beach; his favorite things to shoot are surfing and ocean-related. (714) 966-4694

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News

Newport Beach boat owners ‘let freedom ring’ in Newport Harbor for the holidays

The “Let Freedom Ring” parade was organized by boat owners in Newport Beach after the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce canceled its annual holiday boat parade.
Dec. 18, 2020
Hundreds rally at Laguna Beach women’s march

Hundreds of participants gathered at Laguna’s Main Beach on Saturday for the women’s march.
Jan. 21, 2017
California

Locals remember Marc Pitz with a paddleout

More than 300 family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Marc Pitz with a traditional surfer’s paddleout at Brooks Street beach in Laguna Beach on Sunday afternoon.
March 4, 2016
Toshiba Classic Second Round

Oct. 31, 2015
Travel & Experiences

Pageant of the Masters gives a glimpse of how its living pictures are created

The Pageant of the Masters held a two-hour annual media night Tuesday, offering members of the press a look at how organizers bring pictures to life inside the Irvine Bowl at the Laguna Festival of Arts grounds.
June 12, 2015