The threat of increased spread of the coronavirus is leading more states to consider backing off on earlier “re-opening” of parts of their business communities. In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered a […]
States mull rollbacks on openings
Embezzler gets 30 months in jail
An Orange County man was sentenced Monday to 30 months in federal prison for embezzling more than $1.8 million from his employer, a commercial real estate management company and developer. According to […]
Indoor dining stops, bars close
If you like outdoor dining, today’s news from Sacramento on the coronavirus pandemic might not be so bad. If you’re the thirsty type, it’s worse. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday ordered all […]
Retorts: It’s the new war on words
Have you appropriated lately? Are you a socialist or just social? Did you know that JFK and MLK were conservatives? I’m a word guy, as you might guess. Using the right word […]
Anaheim says to wear a mask
Is the coronavirus making a comeback? Some cities fear that it is. On Tuesday, the City of Anaheim announced that a mandatory mask policy would be in place effective immediately. All persons […]
Early retirement to balance budget
The budget axe, sharpened by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and its fallout, will fall on employees of the City of Huntington Beach. At Monday night’s meeting of the city council, […]
Coronavirus count at record 779
The biggest level of confirmed new Orange County coronavirus cases since counting began was reported in Tuesday’s totals at 779. That’s an increase of 239 above the previous high, recorded in the […]
Virus fight in “wrong direction”?
Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the nation’s top experts on epidemics, told a U.S. Senate panel Tuesday that the nation was “headed in the wrong direction” regarding the spread of the coronavirus […]
High court rejects abortion limit
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday voted 5-4 to overturn a Louisiana law that would have shut down nearly all abortion clinics in the state. Chief Justice John Roberts joined four liberal […]
An intoxicating return at Gem
By Thom deMartino We all agree, it’s been a long few months, as we all readjust to the “new normal.” Putting aside our collective weariness of the words “uncertain” and “unsure”, what […]
