By Jim Tortolano An earlier proposal to divvy up the city council contingency fund to allow individual members to get allocations by district died fast but not so quiet at Tuesday night’s […]
Coyote plan gets OK, council funds don’t
Now, GG’s Phat Bui a recall target, too
The political civil war in Westminster looks to be spilling over into Garden Grove. A notice of intention to circulate a recall petition has been filed against Councilman Phat Bui. Already, all […]
Rent control idea is evicted by council
By Jim Tortolano Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council went into overtime, extra innings and overflow. Finally, several of the major items on the agenda will get a second life next […]
Rewards for catching fireworks violators?
By Jim Tortolano The possibility of offering financial rewards to people turning in users of illegal fireworks was raised at Tuesday’s meeting of the Garden Grove City Council. At a report at […]
Clock tower will light up in a rainbow
By Jim Tortolano Disappointment turned to elation Tuesday night when the same Garden Grove City Council that was reluctant to support displaying the “Gay Pride” flag in the lobby of City Hall […]
The appeals and perils of symbolism
Who are you? Are you simply the sum of your allegiances, fears, desires and experiences? Are you defined exclusively by your class, your race, your clan, and your profession or whom you […]
Goodbye GGFD, hello to the OCFA
By Jim Tortolano After months of debate, conflicting mathematics and anxiety about a voter decision on raising taxes, the Garden Grove City Council finally made a decision on a proposal to move […]
Fire discussion and perhaps vote on Oct. 9
By Jim Tortolano More discussion and possibly a decision on whether to move fire and paramedic services from the city fire department to the Orange County Fire Authority is scheduled for the […]
Karaoke permit denied by city council
By Jim Tortolano Reversing a controversial action of two weeks ago, the Garden Grove City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to reject the appeal of a problem-plagued restaurant seeking approval to have […]
Carnival, cake and more at 60th Festival
The 60th annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival opened Friday under cool, then sunny skies, attracting big crowds to the event at the Village Green in the downtown area of the city. This […]
