21 Empty ChairsBy Rosemary Lewallen The TV images are too much to bear:Nineteen children and two teachers murdered in Uvalde, Texas.I watch a sobbing young father who lost his daughter,I weep for him and his family. The father is inconsolable.The reporter puts his arm around him.The father wanted to protect Read More
Weather in northwest Orange County for Monday, June 6, 2022: Today: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Highs will Read More
Cats perch on windowsills and the tops of sofas in many homes across the country. The American Veterinary Medical Association indicated in its U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook (2017-2018) that 25.4 percent of households owned cats, with a total of 58,385,725 cats residing in the United States that year. Read More
Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Maintenance Worker Quanda McGadney: “Jennifer and I were saddened to learn of the death of Caltrans Maintenance Worker Quanda McGadney, a dedicated public servant to the state for more than 18 years. We Read More
The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics is the largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle in the world. The annual Torch Run and its various fundraising projects have two goals: raising money and creating awareness for the athletes who participate in Special Olympics, championing acceptance and inclusion. Read More
Pope Benedict XVI (now emeritus) published Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration in 2007. It was the first of a three-part examination of the life of Jesus. The Pope (now emeritus) states plainly that the books are not part of his official teaching as Read More
We continue a fun addition to our monthly Dining, Arts & Entertainment publication (DARTS) — printable sudoku and crossword puzzles for the second week of June 2022! The last two pages of DARTS give our readers an opportunity to challenge themselves with: a crossword; a sudoku; and a Crypto Fun! Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager If you’ve been on the Balboa Peninsula lately you may have noticed that construction of the new Fire Station No. 2, at Newport Boulevard and 28th Street, is nearing completion. After 18 months of construction, we are Read More
Seven day local weather forecast for June 05 through June 11. Details for seven day local weather forecast for June 05 through June 11 Sunday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust Read More
Today’s Hope is Here quote of the week, courtesy of On Faith writer Cindy Christeson: “If you experience God’s love at your lowest, you’ll know it has nothing to do with your condition — and everything to do with God’s amazing grace.” — Unknown
