In the historically significant and successful musical “Hamilton,” the key musical number is “I’m Not Throwing Away My Shot.” The title of the song has a double meaning. It refers to both […]
Don’t throw away your shot
The Happiest Place in the NBA
Remember back when the star player of a championship team would come off the field (or court) and announce “I’m going to Disneyland!”? Well, as far as the National Basketball Association is […]
It’s a real trip to “Palm Springs”
By Jim Tortolano Contrary to appearances, “Palm Springs” is not just a hipper remake of the Bill Murray classic “Groundhog Day.” While there are some similarities – a romance that blooms for […]
It’s the two-tomato triumph
Introducing The Tribune’s new columnist. Andrea Palladino Perez is a long-time resident of the Garden Grove area, a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, wife and mother and active in community affairs. Her […]
A city that’s more than a beach
Ah, Huntington Beach. Surf City. Internationally renowned for its gorgeous beaches, its impressive civic facilities and home to not only over 200,000 people, but a vacation and recreation spot for millions more […]
Political satire that’s “Irresistible”
By Jim Tortolano “Money,” I remember hearing in my youth, “may not be the most important thing in life. But it sure beats the heck out of whatever is in second place.” […]
Protests, ice cream, recall, etc.
The June 3 rally and march in Garden Grove that drew so much attention seems to be having a sequel. Scheduled for this Saturday is a “Garden Grove Solidarity Protest” to be […]
Retorts: Steve and Gal tell all
Have you ever been in a discussion (or argument) and after it was over, said to yourself, “I sure wish I’d said [insert better response] instead.” I’m sure it happens to just […]
Wild World: The quiet summer
As we at The Tribune predicted, the Washington NFL franchise will no longer be known by the charming nickname, “Redskins.” This has been a long-time coming and although some will mourn the […]
Maserati drives toward justice
By Jim Tortolano About a generation and a half ago, a black woman told her young son they were moving from segregated San Antonio, Texas, to Orange County, California. “Where’s that?” he […]
