By Jocelyn Noveck AP National Writer “I haven’t eaten in centuries,” says the stooped, wrinkled man knocking at a convent door, seeking food and shelter. LOL! It’s a funny line, given that […]
‘Dracula’ is a lovesick vampire
Nuts to squirrels? Maybe
New Neighbors Dept: We were just used getting used to the presence of coyotes in the neighborhood, and now a new bunch has moved in. We’ve got squirrels. We spotted them first […]
Bye, mall. Here’s Bolsa Pacific
By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune Just a few weeks ago, all the news about Westminster Mall was mournful. At one time Orange County’s largest enclosed shopping center, the retail mecca closed […]
Key facts about Super Bowl 60
By David Brandt AP Sports Writer If the Super Bowl 60 matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks gives off a familiar vibe, it is completely understandable. That’s because it’s […]
Lisa is good; Fwy sign is bad
Back-Patting and Nit-Picking Dept.: There’s been a predictable amount of grumbling about the pay increase given last week to City Manager Lisa Kim by the Garden Grove City Council. Two points here: […]
Logic loses on smoking ban
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Dept. Tuesday’s meeting of the Garden Grove City Council made for good drama, but did it make for good government? A proposal to ban smoking in city […]
Llon will be becoming a Giant
By Janie McCauley AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — At the winter meetings last month, San Francisco Giants general manager Zack Minasian sat across from Bruce Bochy and heard the former […]
Statham can’t hide in ‘Shelter”
By Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment Writer Jason Statham lives in a Scottish lighthouse when we meet him in “Shelter” and that’s a pretty good analogy for Statham’s usual movie role these days: […]
Rams came close, but fell short
By Andrew Destin AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Sean McVay had zero interest in discussing whether Matthew Stafford, his soon-to-be 38-year-old quarterback, will be back for the Los Angeles Rams next […]
’99-Year-Old Man’ is fine tribute to comic legend Mel Brooks
By Jake Coyle AP Film Writer It’s not often we get to pay tribute, in full, to our giants while they’re still with us. But in “Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old […]
