New cases of coronavirus in Orange County dropped sharply in Sunday’s report, and there were small declines in two other categories. According to the county health care agency, the count of new […]
Deaths rise, other signs drop
A mixed report on pandemic
Saturday’s report on the coronavirus pandemic in Orange County was a mix of good and bad news. Two metrics declined and two rose. According to the county health care agency, new cases […]
“News of the World” travels slow
By Jim Tortolano Not all good movies do a good job of riveting your attention. “News of the World” checks all the right boxes. A top-notch performance by Tom Hanks. Check. Appealing little […]
Threats of violence prompt the removal of Olive Ave. mailboxes
Three United States Postal Service mailboxes will be removed from an area of downtown Huntington Beach as a precaution against violence. The trio are located at 316 Olive Avenue. The USPS, in […]
Police arrest alleged sex predator
A 26-year-old Lake Forest man has been arrested by Huntington Beach police on three charges relating to attempted child molestation. According to Lt. Brian Smith of the HBPD, Ricardo Castro was taken […]
2 million world coronavirus deaths
The coronavirus epidemic has claimed its two-millionth life, with no end in sight. Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, which has been tracking the COVID-malady for nearly a year, is reporting that the […]
OC daily death total rises to 82
While other metrics tracking the path of the coronavirus pandemic in Orange County showed modest declines in Friday’s report, the number of deaths hit a new high of 82. According to the […]
Body of woman found near fwy.
Foul play is suspected in the discovery of a woman’s body found Thursday beneath the Garden Grove Freeway in Westminster. According to the California Highway Patrol, the body of a woman, who […]
GG planners to meet Jan. 21
Four public hearings are on the agenda for the Jan. 21 meeting of the Garden Grove Planning Commission. The planners will meet via teleconference at 7 p.m. The items to be considered […]
How Anaheim begat Westminster
Anaheim has been called “The Mother Colony,” and in addition to being Orange County’s first town, has helped hatch – somewhat inadvertently – two other communities. The better-known story is that in […]
