There is something about publicly-supported theater that draws politicians like reporters to an open bar. Operation of Garden Grove’s Gem Theater and Festival Amphitheatre had multiple conflicts ranging over a generation, and […]
By Jim Tortolano Alonzo Cook founded Garden Grove in 1874, and the elementary school named after him made has made history again as it recently was named a National Blue Ribbon School […]
We have a serious crime problem in our neighborhood. We’ve taken all kinds of precautions, but nothing seems to help. This particular perpetrator is so brazen that the thief goes around wearing […]
The staff of the Orange County Tribune wishes all of our readers and supporters a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. In keeping with the holiday spirit of spending time with […]
There are few Christmas-time traditions more worthy of keeping than watching Frank Capra’s “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Sure, it’s a bit corny – critics at the time of its debut mocked the […]
I ran (sat, mostly) the gamut of swearings-in of new and re-elected city officials this week, and, believe it or not, there have been some pleasant surprises. I attended the Huntington Beach […]
By Jim Tortolano History was made Tuesday night as a new mayor and a new expanded city council for Garden Grove were sworn-in and seated. Before a crowd of several hundred that […]
By Jim Tortolano Computers are everywhere. They’re in your phone, your car, you watch, maybe even in your oven. We are hip-deep in the technology that runs our lives. But figuring out […]
It’s a time of history, loss and personalities in the Trib’s coverage area. Three prominent locals were in the news this week, and there will soon be new mayors in two of […]
By Jim Tortolano A crowd of hundreds thronged the front lawn of the Westminster Civic Center Monday night for the annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Community Sing. The event was kicked off […]
