Our American English language is constantly changing and always has been. But in today’s super-heated political/cultural climate people are quickly inventing words and terms intended to be pointed in defense of, or […]
The wild world of new words
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 […]
Regular grid year nears close
It’s Week 10 for area high school football, which means that about half the teams will be finishing their season on Thursday or Friday, and about half the teams will advance to […]
Matt vs. Jared; keep Dave!
Questions on the minds of area sports fans going into the weekend just past: Question 1: How will exiled former Ram Jared Goff do playing for the first time back in […]
Say, what are you “Dune” now?
As we race toward holidays with Halloween, Thanksgiving and more right around (sort of) the corner, you need some amusement to get you in the right frame of mind for all that […]
It’s the Battle of Liberty Park
The finger-pointing and insult-hurling among members of the Westminster City Council has long been confined to personal animosities, political rivalries and – sometimes – legitimate differences of opinion. But now, information has […]
Titles and pride are at stake
The last two weeks of the regular local high school football season are upon us. Some young athletes will be playing their final games of organized football, while others will be on […]
Very big week for sports fans
For Southern California sports fans, this is a huge week. Not only are the Dodgers locked in a desperate battle to claw back from a 2-0 deficit in the National League Championship […]
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.
A charming show of “Horrors”
By Thom deMartino In a season of ghosts and ghouls, tricks and treats, sometimes the scariest monsters are growing right in our very backyards… The day is long and unforgiving, in the […]
