The 2017 Star Wars Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, rain or shine. Thousands of runners, joggers, and walkers are expected to participate in the 13.1-mile event, which encompasses […]
“Star Wars” runs to GG on Jan. 15
Near-misses, net glory, wobbly coaches
A lot has been going on in the local sports scene over the past week, so let’s grab the old clipboard and start right in. First off, congratulations to San Clemente High […]
Police rescue woman at the HB pier
The water was bone-chilling cold Saturday night when a 30-year-old Garden Grove woman fell off the Huntington Beach Pier into the water. But the story has a happy ending as she was […]
‘La La Land” perfects the new musical
By Jim Tortolano Let’s just say it at the offset: “La La Land” is arguably the best Hollywood film of the year. This musical-drama-romance is brilliant in conception and virtually flawless in […]
Ducks crash in Detroit; M’s are 17-1
In a slugfest in the Motor City, the Anaheim Ducks were beaten 6-4 by the Detroit Wings Saturday and fell out of first place in the NHL Pacific Division. The Ducks built […]
Shop owner is robbed and stabbed
Wielding a knife and a hatchet, three robbers attacked a business owner and stole from his store early Saturday afternoon in Garden Grove. According to police, the incident occurred in the 12300 […]
Viet entertainer sentenced to 18 months
A popular Vietnamese entertainer pleaded was sentenced Friday to 18 months in state prison and lifetime registration as a sex offender. Minh Quang Hong, 38, of Garden Grove – who goes by […]
Jobless rate in OC down to 3.7%
The unemployment rate in Orange County dropped in November to 3.7 percent, down from 4.1 percent in October, according to a report issued Friday by the state Department of Employment Development. For […]
Witty and irreverent “Greetings” at WCP
By Thom deMartino Christmas miracles come in all forms, and rarely the way you expect. It’s yuletide in 1990’s Pittsburgh, and Andy Gorski (Eduardo Mora) is coming home for the holidays, with […]
GG school rally against intolerance
In response to hate mail and other expressions of intolerance, Orange Crescent School in Garden Grove was the scene Friday of an assembly and press conference to promote acceptance and community unity. […]
