The unemployment rate in Orange County jumped in July, but remains lower than it was a year ago. That’s the word from a report released Friday by the state Employment Development Department. […]
Jobless rate in OC for July rose to 4.2%
Street renaming after emperor on agenda
The renaming of a street in Garden Grove after a legendary Vietnamese emperor will be on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the City Council. What’s proposed is to change Business Center […]
Renovated Don Wash is open for business
By Jim Tortolano Long a landmark in the civic center area, Donald R. Wash Memorial Auditorium on Stanford Avenue on the Garden Grove High School campus has – for more than six […]
TGIF: Bad guys, “Moana” and dance music
Ah, the weather is cooling off a bit. Are we getting an early autumn, or just a pause before that late summer heat wave hits us? Either way, here are some fun […]
Calhoun’s homer the decider in 3-2 win
By Pete Zarustica Kole Calhoun may not be the best hitter in the lineup of the Los Angeles Angels, but from time to time he delivers the key hit in the Halos’ […]
Homelessness report is made to council
By Jim Tortolano Housing issues dominated Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council as the panel members dealt with a status report on homelessness in the community as well as a request […]
Retorts: Wielding words as weapons
The events in Charlottesville, Virginia are still fresh in our minds and emotions are running high. A fear of rising escalation of anger, of steeper polarization seems to be taking hold. […]
Six-game streak skids to a 3-1 loss
The Los Angeles Angels’ six-game winning streak died fast and quiet Tuesday night when the Washington Nationals sent them down to a 3-1 defeat in D.C. The Angels were most seriously hurt […]
Dear Mari: Should you do it yourself?
Dear Marilyn, I would like some advice. Do you think it is best to do things yourself, or to pay others to do them for you? For example, when the oil in […]
“Moana” makes an appearance Thursday
An outdoor family movie night will be presented on Thursday at the Westminster Civic Center, featuring the animated Disney film “Moana!” The film will be screened in the sunken gardens in the […]
