In the classic Eighties TV show “Cheers,” there a line from the theme song that, amazingly, resonates with me during meetings of local city councils. “You wanna go where everyone knows/Troubles are […]
Pot, peace, prejudice and Pokemon
This is a week of great anxiety and light foolishness. Much of the nation is absorbed in reflection over whether recent shootings of and by police are tearing the country apart, while […]
Today’s history smells pretty bad
A three-way collision in Huntington Beach. And no, that’s not the story of a car crash. This smashup involves efforts at historical preservation, environmental concerns and public education. Geographically, it occurs in […]
A new book, and old hoops team
Throw the Book at ‘Em: There’s more happening here at the Orange County Tribune than just our website. I’ve got a contract to write a book for History Press, a publisher […]