Social media posts threatening some violence at Pacifica High School in Garden Grove on Wednesday caused some anxiety at the westside school, but “police have not found any credibility to the threat,” […]
Threat to Pacifica High wasn’t “credible”
Water rate increase Ok’d on 5-2 vote
By Jim Tortolano After a public hearing and a lengthy discussion, the Garden Grove City Council voted 5-2 to raise water rates. A typical homeowner who is now paying $106.31 every two […]
“Other Desert Cities” are worth the trip
By Thom deMartino “…I AM California!…” hisses the glowering Trip to his sister Brooke. “And California — Is — Not — Happy.” The Westminster Community Playhouse has just opened it’s newest production, “Other […]
Lamb vs. Saccone in key Pa. race
A special election for a Congressional seat today in western Pennsylvania will be the subject of much attention as Democrats hope to continue their winning streak while Republicans hope to retain the […]
Economic update to be presented
An economic development update will highlight Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. The update from Assistant City Manager Chet Simmons will center on: redevelopment of Westminster Mall the “Block by Block” […]
Seven locals earn CIF-SS rankings
It may be a rainy week for most of us, but it looks like a dry spring for area high school baseball and softball rankings. According to the CIF-SS polls released Monday, […]
Surf City, Big Strawberry among happiest
If you live in Garden Grove or Huntington Beach – and, if you’re reading this post, chances are pretty good you are – you are likely to be quite happy. Don’t take […]
Brits issue warning over poisonings
The Russian government is “highly likely” to be behind the March 4 poisoning of a former spy and his daughter, said British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday. Speaking to the House […]
“Wrinkle in Time” is powered by belief
By Jim Tortolano It’s been said that the new film “A Wrinkle in Time” is a colorful fable for kids, but I think some of the critics are missing the point by, […]
Water rates and bus benches on agenda
A potential increase in water rates and a discussion of the color of new bus benches will top Tuesday’s meeting of the Garden Grove City Council. A public hearing on the cost […]
