As part of the city’s continuing goal to “reimagine” Garden Grove, several public spaces in the downtown area have been enhanced with new temporary and permanent art installations. The art exhibits can […]
Art continues to bloom in downtown
He’s honored in the park he pioneered
By Jim Tortolano History and honors came together Tuesday afternoon at Atlantis Play Center in Garden Grove as hundreds of people gathered for the unveiling of a bust honoring one of the […]
16 mayors, a runner and no Amazons
The recent death of former Garden Grove mayor Walt Donovan – who passed away at the age of 93 on Saturday – has helped put more attention on the office of the […]
“Art in the Park” paints a pretty picture
By Jim Tortolano “Every day is a great day in Garden Grove, but it’s greater when there’s art involved.” So said Mayor Steve Jones at the “Art in the Park” event on […]
2019 will be the year it happens: Jones
By Jim Tortolano At most recent State of the City events for Garden Grove, the mayors have touted programs, projects and events that were on the way. At Tuesday’s conclave, the news […]
Mayor and council members are sworn in
By Jim Tortolano A “new” Garden Grove City Council was seated Tuesday, with three incumbents starting new terms and a fourth member starting a four-year stint. The mayor serves for two years […]
“Contingency plan” for fire service backed
By Jim Tortolano On his final full night as a member of the Garden Grove City Council, typically quiet Councilman Kris Beard raised his voice, underlining the idea that the city had […]
Goodbye GGFD, hello to the OCFA
By Jim Tortolano After months of debate, conflicting mathematics and anxiety about a voter decision on raising taxes, the Garden Grove City Council finally made a decision on a proposal to move […]
Shakespeare OC out at amphitheater
By Jim Tortolano William Shakespeare wrote “All’s Well That Ends Well, “ but it remains to be seen how things will turn out for Shakespeare Orange County. SOC, for years the resident […]
Fire discussion and perhaps vote on Oct. 9
By Jim Tortolano More discussion and possibly a decision on whether to move fire and paramedic services from the city fire department to the Orange County Fire Authority is scheduled for the […]
