Do you feel that no one should be above the law? Do you believe that our leaders should pursue justice, and set aside other motives? Should they be guided by facts, not […]
Retorts: Who speaks for the rule of law?
Review of OCFA proposal tops agenda
A report on a staff review of the Orange County Fire Authority’s proposal to provide fire service to Garden Grove highlights Tuesday’s meeting of the City Council. In March, officials of the […]
A merger of GGFD into OCFA is touted
By Jim Tortolano The issue of dissolving the city fire department in favor of getting those services from the Orange County Fire Authority surfaced at Tuesday’s meeting of the Garden Grove City […]
Strawberry Festival leader to be honored
Recognition of the leadership behind the 2018 Strawberry Festival will top the agenda for the Garden Grove City Council meeting on Tuesday. One “community spotlight” will honor Jack and Marge Wallin as […]
Races starting soon for Nov. 6 election
The fall 2018 election season will step off officially in a little more than a month as nomination papers for city council and mayoral positions for Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Stanton and […]
Gay pride resolution wins approval
By Jim Tortolano A resolution proclaiming June to be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Month in Garden Grove was approved by the City Council on Tuesday night. The vote was 6-0, with […]
Gay pride month resolution is requested
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 […]
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 […]
