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 […]
Going too far too fast often means … cliff ahead!
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 […]
Some people make you sick
As I write this, I’m just “coming down” from a pretty generic winter cold. If you’re like me, when you’re in that situation, you probably get a lot of unsolicited medical advice, […]
‘Zootopia 2’ a cuddlier sequel
By Jake Coyle AP Film Writer The original “Zootopia” was a minor miracle. Here was a Disney animated film that took themes of race and prejudice and managed to make a sensitive-to-all-sides […]
Air taxi service from HB during the 2028 Olympics? Could be
Huntington Beach already has an annual air show and a police helicopter. Surf City may soon take to the wild blue yonder in another way. At last weeks’ meeting, the city council […]
