A proposal to adopt a resolution declaring June to be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Month in the city will go before Tuesday’s meeting of the Garden Grove City Council. Councilwoman Kim […]
Gay pride month resolution is requested
Retorts: Skating on the edge of theater
When I was a kid, I was fascinated by a “sport” called roller derby. The illegitimate cousin of professional “wrestling,” this cheesy enterprise was broadcast on Channel 13 and involved a bunch […]
Derby will roll on; West G district Ok’d
By Jim Tortolano The biggest discussion at Tuesday’s meeting of the Garden Grove City Council concerned the west side of the community, but it probably wasn’t on the topic people expected. What […]
A second try at a “West Grove” district
“Take Two” on Mayor Pro Tem Kris Beard’s proposed resolution creating an honorary “West Grove” district goes before Tuesday’s meeting of the Garden Grove City Council. Beard, who is also the District […]
Beard will rework “West Grove” resolution
By Jim Tortolano Garden Grove Councilman Kris Beard’s proposal to give the western part of the city its own brand as “West Grove” will be getting a bit of a shave. At […]
“West Grove” landmark honor proposed
A resolution declaring the West Garden Grove area as “The West Grove District” goes before the Garden Grove City Council on Tuesday. Councilman Kris Beard (District 1) is making the proposal, which […]
Blue benches, Willowick study OK’d
By Jim Tortolano Bus benches in Garden Grove will be turning blue and land owned by Garden Grove but located in Santa Ana could be turning into gold. At Tuesday night’s meeting […]
Bus color and more on Tuesday agenda
It’s not easy being green. The fate of the somewhat unpopular lime green bus benches being installed around town will be on the agenda of the regular session of the Garden Grove […]
Special GG council session on Friday
The Garden Grove City Council will be working overtime on Friday when it holds a special meeting at the Emerald Room in the Sheraton Hotel at 12221 Harbor Blvd. in Garden Grove. […]
Water rate increase Ok’d on 5-2 vote
By Jim Tortolano After a public hearing and a lengthy discussion, the Garden Grove City Council voted 5-2 to raise water rates. A typical homeowner who is now paying $106.31 every two […]
