The last Next Big Thing in pro basketball – Caitlin Clark – made a huge splash and put the women’s game on the front of the sports section. The Next Big Thing […]
He’s a grand young Flagg
We are better off than then
One of the phrases very popular in political campaigns is “Are You Better Off Now Than You Were Four Years Ago?” Originated by Ronald Reagan (or his speechwriters), it was a brilliant […]
Do not do what Do did
Andy, Andy, Andy. What were you thinking? Andrew Do, Orange County Supervisor for the First District, has been in the news the last few weeks and ended his term on the board […]
Washroom policy a washout?
Sometimes the most … wait, let me be fair, here … controversial ideas started with good intentions but end up biting us in the seat of our Levis. It’s been reported that […]
Why not do ‘Great Things’?
A while ago I wrote in this space about a certain disappointment with some of the speakers at a recent candidates forum. Some of them confused the city government with the school […]
Farewell to Vikings, Oilers?
The California State Legislature has passed its share of what Tim Walz might call “knucklehead” laws in the last few years, but one that really has me rolling my eyes is Assembly […]
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 […]
The Unicorn vs. The Judge
Although division champions Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees won’t start their post-season play until Saturday, much of the baseball-watching world – sportswriters, fans, bookies, TV executives – is already holding […]
Those 2024 campaign capers
Editor’s note: Second part of Retort’s new “Kudos and Komplaints.” Here are the Komplaints. Read on for the Delights and Disappointments. I don’t care for campaign signs. I realize that “name recognition” […]
Ugly tunnel now a paintin’ place
A debut of a new Retorts feature: Kudos and Komplaints pointing out what’s worthy – in my opinion – of praise or worth of gripes. Tunnel We Love: The pedestrian tunnel (between […]
