Dear Mr. Howard, The Umpire-Defender has logged on. I am the guy that turns on the game to see the umpire. We exist. We are valid. Apparently that’s news to you. When […]
The mystery of the strike zone
Coronavirus package falls short
A coronavirus rescue package needs a rescue all its own, as Republicans and Democrats are unable to agree on the major points of the plan. According to the Associated Press, Thursday’s deadlock […]
Four arrested for drugs, guns
Four persons, including adults and juveniles, were arrested Wednesday on drugs and gun possession charges at a motel in Westminster. According to the Westminster Police Department, detectives were investigating criminal activity in […]
7 Leaves at Chapman/Harbor?
A proposal to establish a new drive-through restaurant at the southeast corner of Chapman Avenue and Harbor Boulevard goes before the Garden Grove Planning Commission when it meets on Thursday, Sept. 17 […]
Rape, kidnap suspect arrested
A 30-year-old Uber driver from Garden Grove was arrested on kidnap, rape and robbery charges today in Santa Ana. According to the SAPD, Jason Humberto Rodas is being held in lieu of […]
Extension OK for Civic Center plan
An extension of a controversial exclusive negotiating agreement that could eventually lead to the sale of the Westminster Civic Center’s land was approved by the City Council on a 3-2 vote Wednesday […]
Coronavirus vaccine lands when?
President Donald Trump’s suggestion that a coronavirus vaccine might be ready by Election Day, Nov. 3, hit some skepticism (Wednesday) at a Senate hearing, according to the New York Times. “Certainly, to […]
Pizza, politicos and pull ups
If you’re at all like the vast staff of The Tribune, you like a good pizza. In fact, some of us will settle for a mediocre pizza. But there’s a promising entry […]
ADU ordinance moves along
NOTE: This article includes some clarifications of the earlier post. Changes in a proposed ordinance adopting new state housing requirements into the city’s municipal code were approved by the Garden Grove City […]
Wildfires burn, firefighters hurt
Fourteen firefighters battling wildfires in the Los Padres National Forest were caught as the wildfire raged Tuesday, inflicting injuries of burns and smoke inhalation. Hundreds of people were evacuated from areas across […]
