By Thom deMartino An embattled, bombastic, newly-minted leader, facing revolt from within and without, as some his earliest and truest supporters turn on him, in a conflict threatening to blossom into civil […]
“Henry IV” has modern parallels at SOC
Ban on non-medicinal pot sales mulled
A zoning amendment that would ban the sale, distribution and delivery of non-medicinal marijuana within city limits will go before the Huntington Beach City Council when it meets on Monday night. Ordinance […]
Calhoun and Co. run past the Orioles
Hitting, pitching and hitting are important in baseball, but the most vital statistic is runs scored. On Sunday the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim were outhit 9-6 by the host Baltimore Orioles, […]
Halos go deep again, but win this time
The Los Angeles Angels continue to show a powerful long ball game. In Friday’s 9-7 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, five home runs were not enough. In Saturday’s 5-1 win at Camden […]
“Wind River” a mystery with a difference
By Jim Tortolano Most murder mysteries in movies seem to occur in urban areas with lots of chases down grungy alleys and under the glare of artificial light, often with a pretty […]
SteelCraft now to add a third location
SteelCraft is fast making itself the hot new urban eatery concept. The food court concept first launched in Long Beach’s Bixby Knolls area earlier this year, and approved for a downtown location […]
A 10-homer night ends in 9-7 defeat
Five home runs and a five-run lead weren’t enough as the Los Angeles Angels went down to a stunning 9-7 defeat to the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards Friday night. Manny Machado […]
Jobless rate in OC for July rose to 4.2%
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. […]
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 […]
