It was a good weekend for area pro football fans and a mixed week for some others. Matthew Stafford lived up to expectations as he passed for 321 yards and three touchdowns […]
Rams, Chargers open with style
Coffee, tea and more on Main
By Jim & Marilyn Tortolano Which is the hottest and coolest spot in Garden Grove? We’re speaking not of the weather, but of Phuc Long Coffee and Tea, recently opened on the […]
Should you choose to lose?
I am an overweight woman. My friends keep hinting that I should lose weight, but I’ve tried and it’s very difficult. Other people are telling me that I should be pleased with the […]
Run, watch, listen and relax
Now sure what to do this sunny weekend in beautiful Southern California? Too many choices? Well, here are some ideas if you are going to stay in the area.
Who are your real enemies?
This nation is so divided politically and culturally that we are seeing people who believe and act differently from us as enemies. Not only is that unwise, unkind and un-useful (is that […]
How “Ted Lasso” ropes you in
By Jim Tortolano In a world of flashy, high-concept, computer-generated entertainment, it’s difficult to stand out, to rise above the crowd and the noise. So how do we account for the unparalleled […]
Despite loss, it was “giant” fun
It was a great weekend for sports fans in the Southern California area Even though the results were not as favorable as most would prefer, there was plenty of excitement with the […]
Don’t Labor, have some fun
This is your last chance to enjoy the season of relaxation and leisure. Here’s our guide to doing that.
Local recalls starting to fall
We said in a recent version of “Usually Reliable Sources” that recalling elected officials can be a heavy lift and at the local level, that’s turning out to be true. In Huntington […]
Brighter outlook for NFL locals
The pre-season season is over for NFL teams. Pay no attention to the results for those games. The Rams and Chargers together posted a 1-5 record, but those contests were mostly […]
