Ah, Huntington Beach. Surf City. Internationally renowned for its gorgeous beaches, its impressive civic facilities and home to not only over 200,000 people, but a vacation and recreation spot for millions more […]
A city that’s more than a beach
Retorts: Steve and Gal tell all
Have you ever been in a discussion (or argument) and after it was over, said to yourself, “I sure wish I’d said [insert better response] instead.” I’m sure it happens to just […]
You never voted for president
Whether you like the Electoral College and its record of choosing a president, well, that depends on whose Al is Gore-d. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday gave us all a wake-up […]
Benefits of police accreditation
Editor’s note: The following was sent to members of the Garden Grove City Council, the city manager and the Orange County Tribune from former Garden Grove Police Chief Joseph Polisar. As a former […]
Retorts: It’s the new war on words
Have you appropriated lately? Are you a socialist or just social? Did you know that JFK and MLK were conservatives? I’m a word guy, as you might guess. Using the right word […]
Retorts: The big divide remains
Note to readers: Columnist Jim Tortolano is taking the week off with Retorts. Here’s a “classic” column from almost four years ago. It seems like not much has changed. Back to live […]
What is so hot about summer?
Unfriend me on Facebook. Block me on Twitter. Cross the street when you see me coming. But I’m going to stick to my controversial position. I hate summer. Well, I don’t mean […]
Retorts: Once cap, gown are off
This is graduation week for most area high schools, or – as it is technically called, “commencement.” The start of a new life. It’s also a time of uncertainty and anxiety. What […]
Retorts: Some lessons to be learned
Homelessness crisis. Coronavirus pandemic. Racial tensions and disturbances. What’s next, earthquakes? The typical Orange County person might be forgiven a certain degree of shakiness. We’re not used to seeing loud, angry rallies, […]
Don’t burn flag or the Constitution
Try burning an American flag in front of me, or otherwise abusing it. I will snatch that banner away from you, turn my hose on it (and probably you) and otherwise go […]
