By Dan Greenspan Associated Press EL SEGUNDO (AP) — There’s a good reason why Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter has been on those lists of prospective head coaching candidates all season long. […]
He’s a head coach-in-waiting
Best of Rob Reiner’s movies
By Lindsey Bahr AP Film Writer Rob Reiner made the kind of movies that we all rewatch already. They’re the films that we quote without having to think about it, the ones […]
‘Goodbye June: Death, family
‘GOODBYE JUNE” is a Netflix release streaming on Dec. 24. By Lindsey Bahr AP Film Writer Kate Winslet is due a very thoughtful Christmas gift this year. The veteran actor made a […]
Going too far too fast often means … cliff ahead!
Military historians refer to the term “victory disease,” a malady of overconfidence that comes from too much success. It often happens that a big triumph, or succession of such, makes the victors […]
There’s lots of kick in football
I don’t know if President Donald Trump is familiar with the origins of the sport variously called “soccer” or “football.” I’m not sure if he’s more knowledgeable about Cameron Dicker, either. You […]
Those bad bounces abounded
By Doug Padilla Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Unable to wrap your hands around the season’s hottest gift? The Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles feel your pain. Three turnovers on […]
‘Oh, What. Fun’ really isn’t
By Lindsey Bahr AP Film Writer Michelle Pfeiffer plays a mom on the edge at Christmas time in the new movie “Oh. What. Fun.” If the sarcastic punctuation wasn’t enough of a […]
The Dodger ‘Sho’ topped 2025
There’s still three weeks or so of 2025 remaining, so this might seem a bit early to be proclaiming the high points of the area sports season. Of course, sports writers have […]
Will Chargers need a hand?
By Dan Greenspan Associated Press EL SEGUNDO (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert did not practice Wednesday, two days after undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone in his non-throwing […]
‘Holiday Gem’ is fresh, original
By Thom deMartino Orange County Tribune This year’s holiday season just got exponentially merrier in Garden Grove. The newest adaptation of the fan-favorite “Holiday Gem” is currently in full swing at the […]
