<P> A 2010 study in the journal Economics Letters demonstrated that Laguna Beach caused an increase in crime in the Laguna Beach area . Not only had MTV's show caused an increase in crime, but residents also believed it glorified violence, drug and alcohol abuse, objectification of women and superficiality . Charles Ahlers, the President of the Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau, argue that the show is positive because it has helped boom the local economy and make Laguna Beach a desirable destination . But these positive aspects seem to be dominated by rejection and negativity from residents . Locals claim that their town is not being depicted how it should be - by the art and culture . The down town strip of ice cream shops and art galleries are being overshadowed by teen drama and partying . During filming days, streets would be stopped with traffic jams and tourists swarming local stores trying to get a glimpse of the teenage cast members . </P> <P> Laguna Beach was often criticized for appearing to fabricate much of its storyline . In one instance, Cavallari claimed that producers exploited Colletti and Conrad's friendship to exaggerate the love triangle highlighted during the first season . She also alleged that she was treated poorly by producers, which "forced (her) to be a bitch", but stated that her distaste for Conrad was not fabricated . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Season </Th> <Th> Episodes </Th> <Th_colspan="2"> Originally aired </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> First aired </Th> <Th> Last aired </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> 11 </Td> <Td> September 28, 2004 </Td> <Td> December 14, 2004 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> 18 </Td> <Td> July 25, 2005 </Td> <Td> November 14, 2005 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> 16 </Td> <Td> August 16, 2006 </Td> <Td> November 15, 2006 </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Season </Th> <Th> Episodes </Th> <Th_colspan="2"> Originally aired </Th> </Tr>

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