By Jae C. Hong and Tran Nguyen Associated Press WESTMINSTER (AP) — When the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese forces 50 years ago this week, it prompted […]
How Vietnamese refugees found a new home in Orange County
War’s legacy: Agent Orange
By Anirundha Ghosal and Hau Dinh Associated Press DA NANG, Vietnam (AP) — The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975, when the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to Communist forces. […]
Independent Vietnam? When?
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune The question of which day to celebrate the independence of the former Republic of Vietnam consumed hours of argument on Wednesday. Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen and Councilmember […]
Display of flags on agenda
Two resolutions relating to the display of the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam will be considered by the Westminster City Council when it meets tonight (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. One […]
Black April observed Saturday
The City of Westminster will host its annual Black April event on Saturday, April 30, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park, 14199 All American Way. Members of the […]
Vietnam opening its borders
By Hau Dinh Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) – Vietnam on Wednesday scrapped quarantine and other travel restrictions for foreign visitors in an effort to fully reopen its border after two years […]
What’s in a name? Business, that’s what
This is the season of statues, monuments and symbolism, both near and far. Violence in Virginia, and at least some virulent words here in Orange County. A national tempest has been stirred […]
Retorts: Warring symbols recall Cold War
Communism in theory is one of the dumbest ideas ever advanced by man, and in practice, one of the most vicious. History tends to point to Adolph Hitler and the Nazis as […]
Vietnam flag display on council agenda
A resolution reaffirming a previous recognition of the flag of the Republic of Vietnam – commonly known as South Vietnam – as the only official flag of Vietnam will be on the […]
