In the opening of the greatest Halloween story ever, “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” Ray Bradbury writes, “First of all it was October, a rare month for boys … But one strange […]
Those old ‘haunted houses’
Halloween is past its ‘salad days’
October is the perfect time for people to change their appearance and pretend to be someone they aren’t. Yes, there’s a double meaning in that, referring to how folks – and not […]
Next Tuesday is Candy Day
Some might call it socialism-by-social pressure. Some might call it the entering edge of devil-worship. Others see it as an example of helicopter-parenting run wild. I like to think of it as […]
Bird says: put that candle out!
It could have been a tragic Halloween for a Santa Ana family, and especially for their pet bird. The Orange County Fire Authority received a call for a fire in an apartment […]
Senior Haunted Resource Fair
Seniors are invited to attend the City of Garden Grove’s H. Louis Lake Senior Center’s Haunted Halloween Resource Fair, on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., located at 11300 […]
‘Tis the season to be scary
Don’t worry. Ghosts and goblins and monsters aren’t real. And even if they are, here’s some entertainment to take your mind off them …
Squid Game, go-go boots, fairies
By Zia Zografos The usual cast of creatures are on the prowl in Orange County’s Halloween costume scene, but there are some hot, new, character-inspired costumes people cannot get enough of. The […]
How to have fun being scared
It is the month for ghosts, goblins, IRS audits and other frightening stuff. So relax with our guide to Weekend fun.
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 […]
Trick-or-treat is this week’s feat
Hey, it’s the week of Halloween and the return of November and the end of daylight savings time. That’s a lot to keep track of, but here’s your Monday Briefing to help […]
