For some people, the Fourth of July in the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster area was a delight of hot dogs, parades, and fun. For others, it was a noisy siege of explosions and […]
July 4: Fun, fireworks and loud, late booms
Dear Mari: Losing self-esteem, not weight
Dear Marilyn, I really want to lose weight. I am about 30 pounds overweight, but I’d be happy to lose 20. The problem is, I have really mixed emotions about losing the weight. […]
Pujols homers, but the Halos keep sliding
Sliding is something to do to gain another base. It’s not recommended when you’re chasing a playoff spot. The Los Angeles Angels lost their third straight game on Tuesday and fell to […]
71-year-old bicyclist is killed in crash
A 71-year-old Garden Grove man is dead after being struck by a car in Garden Grove on Monday afternoon. According to authorities, the accident occurred around 4:53 p.m. in front of 12732 […]
Fire department was handy in this rescue
Firefighters in Huntington Beach rescued a person whose hand was stuck in heavy machinery Monday morning. According to Marco Tello of the HB Fire Department, units were dispatched to 8800 Burlcrest Dr. […]
“Wedding Singer” a fine flashback to ’80s
By Thom deMartino It’s not deja vu, as much as a flashback… The Gem Theater’s production of the musical “The Wedding Singer” opens at a 1986 wedding reception, and singer Robbie Hart […]
HB parade will highlight July 4 festivities
Happy birthday, America. You’re 241 years old on Tuesday and a few hundred million of your friends will be celebrating your arrival with food, fireworks and fun well into the night. In […]
Mike Trout makes it, but the Halos don’t
The good news for fans of the Los Angeles Angels is that Mike Trout was voted to be the starting centerfielder for the American League in the All-Star game later this month. […]
Watson’s is nostalgia and great food
By Jim and Marilyn Tortolano If you’re looking for the kind of entertaining dining experience that can appeal to just about all ages and conditions, sometimes you’ve got to go back to […]
Nolasco complete-ly great in victory
After a 10-0 shutout loss to the Seattle Mariners on Friday, the Los Angeles Angels got some payback with a 4-0 win on Saturday at the Big A in Anaheim. Chief among […]
