I’m a word guy. Using the right word is the key to most successful forms of communication. Telling a woman she is “so beautiful” will work a lot better than “hey, you […]
Retorts: Is this what’s meant by vetting?
3-part community initiative is proposed
A proposed “community improvement initiative” put forth by Councilman Sergio Contreras will highlight Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. The council will meet at 7 p.m. in its chambers at 8200 […]
Surf City shuttle plan moves forward
UPDATE: An agreement with the Orange County Transit Authority to advance plans for a “traffic circulator” – likely in the form of a bus or trolley – serving Surf City was approved […]
Argo hoopsters move into third place
Garden Grove High’s boys basketball team moved into third place in the Garden Grove League with a 62-45 win over Rancho Alamitos Thursday night in the Vaquero gymnasium. The Argonauts are now […]
“Dog’s” and “Eve” take center stage
As we wind down the month of January, the local entertainment scene recovers … slowly … from the exhaustion of the holiday season. Here’s what’s amusing this weekend in the Garden Grove-Huntington […]
On Wednesday, it was Santiago’s night
By Jim Tortolano In a barnburner of a game featuring lots of floor burns, fouls and free throws, Santiago High’s boys’ basketball team toppled Bolsa Grande from its perch atop the Garden […]
U.S. out of Pacific free trade deal
TRUMP WITHDRAWS USA FROM TPP In one of his first official acts as president, Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade arrangement championed by […]
Watering limits could be permanent
It may seem like an ironic time to consider such a proposal, but when the Westminster City Council meets on Wednesday, it will take up a proposed amendment to the municipal code […]
Joblessness is down, as are jobs
The unemployment rate for Orange County fell in December, although the number of people in the work force declined, according to a report issued by the state Employment Development Department on Friday. […]
HBPD cop charged with petty theft
A Huntington Beach police officer has been charged with stealing money donated for a retirement gift for colleague. According to the Orange County District Attorney’s office, Mario Ricci, 49, a resident of […]
