By Lindsey Bahr/AP Film Writer In 2006, a Nissan marketing executive had a truly insane idea to create a competition and an “academy” to turn gamers into race car drivers. Darren Cox […]
“Gran Turismo”: movie or ad?
ADUs: good intentions, but ….
There’s an accessory dwelling unit – commonly known as an “ADU” – going up in our neighborhood. Frankly, they are going up all over the place, but this is the one we […]
GGFD lives on at Stanley Ranch
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune In 2019, fire and paramedic services for Garden Grove were taken over by the Orange County Fire Authority, ending nearly a century of local public safety service […]
They lost more than a game
“Pride goeth before a fall.” — Proverbs 16:18 It was a rough week for the U.S Women’s National Team in the soccer World Cup. Not only did they barely make it past […]
Is Bolsa now better than ever?
Last season the Bolsa Grande football team stunned local prep circles when it qualified for the CIF-SS playoffs for the first time in 34 years. But in 2023, the Matadors won’t be […]
It’s back to school: Yikes!
Remember that classic “Staples” TV commercial in which parents joyfully react to the song lyric, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” while kids moped miserably? It’s back-to-school time in the […]
Jumping the shark with ‘Meg 2’
By Jocelyn Noveck/AP National Writer Before we, ahem, dive into our review of “Meg 2,” a few fun facts on the Megalodon, the titular real-life prehistoric shark, according to some unusually detailed […]
Did the majority go too far?
At Tuesday’s marathon meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council, a supporter of the conservative majority speaking during public comments offered a backhanded compliment to the previous liberal majority. He credited them […]
Coming soon? The Pac-Zero?
For many years – decades, really – rival pro football organizations have been trying to copy the success of the National Football League. You had your AAFC, several AFLs, USFL, XFL’s etc. […]
The sweet game of Pickleball
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune It took several generations to become an overnight sensation. It’s named after a dog. And it’s everywhere. Pickleball is its name and it arrived outdoors in Garden […]
