Q. Honk: I periodically travel the Richard Nixon portion of Imperial Highway in Yorba Linda. At one end of that segment the informational sign reads, “Richard Nixon Fwy.” On the other end, a sign says “Richard Nixon Pwy.” Can you explain why? – Ken Roth, San Clemente A. Yes. Or at least Van Nguyen, a Caltrans spokeswoman for Orange County,…
Independent filmmaker Kenneth Castillo projects the confidence of someone who’s sprung a movie set into action with a shout. He’s got more than half a dozen credits to his name—films like “La Guapa” that reflect his Latino identity. “I’m a winner, I’m not begging for an opportunity,” Castillo tells the Southern California News Group. “I…
No host? No problem. The 91st Academy Awards will not have a host after Kevin Hart, who accepted the job, stepped down amid controversy over his past tweets. The Oscars have not had a host several times. There’s something about years ending with a 9 and the show not having a host. This will be…
Stand-up comedian and actor Brody Stevens, known for his fearless routines and roles in “The Hangover” series, died Friday. He was 48. Representatives for Stevens confirmed the death in a statement to the Washington Post, adding that the comedian “was an inspiring voice who was a friend to many…
Sen. Dianne Feinstein unveiled a less ambitious alternative to the Green New Deal after she was recorded rejecting a push by children for her to support the sweeping climate change plan backed by progressive Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Feinstein’s proposed draft plan seeks to eliminate…
As California’s self-proclaimed “cannabis landlord” sat in a Los Angeles County jail Thursday night on a drug charge, her real estate attorney stood before San Bernardino city officials trying to expand her empire. City Council members were unaware that 44-year-old Stephanie Smith’s had been arrested the day before as her attorney lobbied them to approve…
Responding to a surge in homeless deaths, the governing board of Orange County’s health care plan for its poor allocated $1.6 million on Friday, Feb. 22, to start a mobile medical team to treat homeless people at shelters and other places they congregate. The action came at a special meeting three days after U.S. District Judge…
Garden Grove wasted no time in appointing a replacement for Police Chief Todd Elgin, who announced his retirement on Tuesday, Feb. 19. On Friday, City Manager Scott Stiles said in a statement that he has named Capt. Tom DaRé as the new chief of police. In an interview about Elgin’s retirement, Stiles hinted that an…
The buildings in the Dove Canyon Plaza are half-empty or empty. The businesses that are still there are thinking of leaving. Now, William Lyon Homes is proposing to build housing at the 8-acre site, which is by the entrance of the gated Dove Canyon community in Rancho Santa Margarita. The Dove Canyon Plaza is off…
Breed: Jack Russell mix Age: 10 years Gender: Spayed female Size: 12 pounds Jessie’s story: Jessie enjoys resting on the grass and riding in the car. She also likes to keep watch over the neighborhood from her favorite chair, but she’s not a guard dog. She’d probably hand a stranger the silver if they asked…
