The “second season” of local high school football begins this week with some key games and some not so decisive contests as league play kicks off. It looks like the most interesting […]
League season opens this week
2021 AL MVP? Ohn-ly Ohtani
As the Major League Baseball season winds down and the playoff season looms ahead, much discussion turns to who will be the Most Valuable Player in each league. In the American League, […]
Clint’s “Cry Macho” doesn’t
By Jim Tortolano If you liked Clint Eastwood in any of his iconic movie roles such as “Fistful of Dollars” or his later work such as “Unforgiven,” you may not like his […]
Three teams are still unbeaten
We’re about halfway through the local high school football season, and this week’s lineup includes some prime matchups in games that – in some cases – will be the final “warmup” game […]
It’s a wild wild card situation
The MLB wild card standings are of special interest to baseball fans now, as the final weeks of the season wind down. The Dodgers are in a unique spot: if they finish […]
The assault on open space
Where do the children play? That’s the title of a pop music song from the Seventies, but it’s also a quiet crisis that’s bad and bound to get a lot worse. Recent […]
100 years from Chilis to Argos
A century ago one of the most enduring institutions in Garden Grove was born: a brand new high school. On Saturday a celebration and salute was held on Stanford Avenue to commemorate […]
“Macho,” music and much more
The weather outside is perfect and we’ve done too much streaming on the sofa. Take advantage of these opportunities to see the county and stretch your legs.
A joyful “Chorus” at the Gem
By Thom deMartino In a culture that elevates uniqueness, to suppress one’s individuality for the sake of the greater good can take courage and vision: especially when surrounded by the thundering cacophony […]
Some matchups worth cheering
There’s an old coaching adage: “If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best.” Some local team high school football teams will get the chance to measure themselves […]
