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NO, DISCO ISN’T DEAD

n STANTON CITY COUNCIL

New City Mgr. Will Be Hired On Tuesday The new leader comes from the city of Signal Hill

Discoteque-style lighting is part of the eclectic interior design of the new Raising Cane’s chicken fingers restaurant opened this week on Harbor Boulevard in Garden Grove as the latest addition to the Grove District, part of the Anaheim resort.

It’s immediately south of the Target department store at Chapman Avenue, and north of a lot planned for two major hotels (Orange County Tribune photo).

n WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

Third city joins navigation project

By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune

The City of Westminster is now officially on board with a three-city effort to create a “navigation” center to shelter and serve the homeless.

At Wednesday night’ s meeting the city council voted 5-0 to approve a memorandum of understanding with Garden Grove and Fountain Valley to develop the project.

“This is really exciting,” said Vice Mayor Carlos

Tindall was GG city mgr.

George Tindall, who served as Garden Grove’s city manager for 16 years, has died.

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Manzo. “I’m glad that every single [council] member has the same concerns. I’m really looking forward to getting something done to address homelessness.”

A navigation center generally includes some housing for the unsheltered as well as other services for mental and physical health and employment.

“It is a shelter, but not long-term,” said Police Chief Darin Lenyi. “They try to navigate a person to no longer be homeless.”

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The employment of a new city manager tops the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Stanton City Council.

Hannah Shin-Heydorn, currently city manager for the City of Signal Hill, is expected to be approved.

Before serving in that capacity, she was the deputy city manager. Previous to that she served in several administrative capacities for the City of Lake Forest.

She would succeed Jarad Hildrenbrand, who left Stanton earlier this year to become city manager of Laguna Woods. Since then Zenia Bobadilla has been serving as interim

HANNAH SHIN-HEYDORN

city manager.

According to social media posts, Shin-Heydorn, 45, is a resident of Fountain Valley.

Also on the agenda for Tuesday is an update on cannabis business application and permitting process.

The council will meet at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall, 7800 Katella Ave.

New corona cases show sharp jump in new report The daily average of new coronavirus cases in Orange County took a sharp turn upward in Friday’s report.

According to the county health care agency, there were 3,720 confirmed new cases in the three-day pe-

riod closing June 23. That works out to an average daily total of 1,240. The previous average (reported on Tuesday) was 897.

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dum at its last meeting – has been concentrating a real estate “hunt” in an industrial area northwest of Harbor Boulevard and Westminster Avenue.

City Manager Christine Cordon cautioned that the process of establishing such a facility “will take some time.” She noted that a preliminary agreement has been reached with the County of Orange to help construct and operate a navigation center for a 10-year-period.

The council took the occasion to heap praise on Cordon, who

came to Westminster as city clerk and was promoted to the post of interim city manager before taking her current post.

“We’ve talked about this in the past,” said Councilmember Tai Do, but it ultimately became

“just a wish” under previous management. “I’d like to thank the leadership of the city manager for [being able] to go out and accomplish something.”

“We’re definitely serious about this,” said Cordon.

New OC coronavirus cases rise Continued from page 1

179. The use of intensive care units to treat COVID-19 patients ticked up from 23 to 25.

To date, Orange County has had 596,541 cases, of which 564,963 are considered recovered. The death total is 7,097.

Nationally, The New York

Times is reporting that – over a 14-day period – new cases have declined by 9 percent and deaths by 5 percent.

In California – according to Los Angeles Times – new cases are down by 12 percent and deaths by 6 percent over a similar period.

George Tindall was GG city mgr.

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and was assistant city manager and public works director before that.

He is credited with the transition of Harbor Boulevard toward a major hotel and res-

taurant district, which brings in millions of dollars annually to city coffers.

Additionally, he worked to expand the city’s auto center and helped launch the “Renaissance Garden Grove” program.

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News&Views

Civic Center ideas catch fire, but where to put ‘em?

Usually Reliable Sources

Building stuff is very much in the news for cities in the West Orange County area.

In Garden Grove, the city has its Civic Center engagement project underway, the centerpiece of which is building a new police headquarters building. Such a structure would likely involve demolishing the existing GGPD HQ and constructing a new, multi-story facility nearby.

But it’s worth pointing out that “cop shop” is only one part of the Public Safety building on Acacia Parkway. The other half is an Orange County Fire Authority – originally Garden Grove Fire Department Station 1 – facility and offices.

What happens to that operation? Does it move to a new location, or does it piggyback with the police? We are told that discussions are underway about the fire facility’s future and that nothing’s really been decided.

But … building a new fire house could free up more land in the Civic Center for other uses, including additional parkland. Stay tuned.

Drink up and be berry

Got a powerful thirst? Head to the SteelCraft outdoor urban eatery in Garden Grove. Two more businesses will soon be able to serve alcohol.

According to the Zoning Administrator, the new additions are Off-Duty, which will serve meals, craft wines and wine cocktails for on-site consumption, and approval of a conditional use permit with a new liquor license at the existing La Taqueria.

Together with Beachwood Brewing, there will be three places in SteelCraft to celebrate that “it’s five o’clock somewhere.”

The attraction of Argoland

As reported in The Tribune recently, the Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education has voted to approve the construction of a new “modular” two-story classroom building on the campus of Garden Grove High School. It will replace a gaggle of so-called “portable classrooms” at the northeast corner of the campus.

One of the reasons given at the school board meeting for the new building was to not only accomodate enrollment growth, but also the “hundreds” of students on a list applying to transfer to the GGHS attendance area.

We know that all the high schools in the GGUSD are wonderful, but it’s nice to know when you’re in demand.

COYOTE HUNTED IN MILE SQIARE AREA Canine attacked a 2-yrear-old girl on Tuesday (OCT Photo)

Coyote attack hurts girl near Mile Square Park A search is on in the Mile Square Park area of Fountain Valley for a coyote who attacked a 2-year-old child.

According to the Fountain Valley Police Department, the incident took place on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. near Euclid Street and Stonecress Avenue on the east side of the park/ The attack was not immediately reported and the first efforts to locate the animal were unsuccessful. The FVPD contacted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which is now the lead agency in the investigation.

Additionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is working with CDFW to locate and euthanize the coyote.

The FVPD is encouraging members of the community to “haze” coyotes and keep small children and pets under close supervision.

Murder conviction for drunk driver in accident SANTA ANA (AP) – A driver who struck and killed a 6-yearold girl as she played on an Orange County sidewalk was convicted Wednesday of second-degree murder.

Maximino Delgado Lagunas, 56, of Anaheim, had a blood alcohol level that was more than three times the legal limit when his car went out of control on a Fullerton street on February 17, 2018, prosecutors said.

The 1990 Toyota 4Runner drove up onto a sidewalk, hitting Grace Aguilar, and then ran into a parked car, authorities said.

Toxicology results revealed Lagunas was driving with a blood alcohol level of .22%, more than three times California's legal limit of .08%, the Orange County district attorney's office said.

Lagunas was charged with second-degree murder because he had a 2015 conviction for driving under the influence. He was advised at the time that he could face murder charges if he killed someone while driving drunk, prosecutors said.

Lagunas could face a maximum sentence of 15 years to life in prison when he is sentenced in September.

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Cross-country trip nets a 20-year prison term SANTA ANA (AP) – A convicted sex offender has been sentenced in California to 20 years in prison for taking a 15-year-old girl on a threemonth interstate road trip during which he gave the teen meth and had an unlawful sexual relationship with her, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.

Kenneth Wayne Fischer pleaded guilty in May 2020 to multiple charges including transportation of a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office.

U.S. District Judge David O. Carter also ordered the 46-yearold to be placed on lifetime supervised release after he gets out of prison.

Fischer, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, met the victim in 2015 and took her through various states. He was arrested after a traffic stop in Fountain Valley, California, and police found sexually explicit images of the young victim on his cellphone, prosecutors said.

During the road trip, Fischer

committed bank robberies in Kansas and Arkansas, according to prosecutors. He was convicted of the robberies and Judge Carter on Tuesday ordered Fisher's 20-year prison sentence to run consecutive to his bank robbery sentence.

In February 2000, Fisher was convicted of a misdemeanor charge of sexual abuse in the second degree, requiring him to register as a sex offender, officials said.

New water conservation measures in In response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent mandate for tighter water regulations, the City of Garden Grove declared a Stage 2 Mandatory Conservation-Water Alert, currently in effect. The city asks residents and business owners to be aware of the new water conservation regulations and lower their water usage.

Current water regulations include: · Limiting outdoor watering to two days per week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, before 10:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. only. · Washing vehicles on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with a handheld hose equipped with a selfclosing water shut-off device or hand-held bucket. · Filling or re-filling of swimming pools or spas on Tuesdays and Saturdays, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. only. · Repairing leaks immediately. · No washing down hard or paved surfaces. · No water runoff onto sidewalk, driveway, street or gutter. · No operating of any ornamental fountain or similar structure, except for those that recirculate water. · Restaurants and other food service establishments can serve water to customers on request only.

2022 prep football schedules Continued from page 6

day, Aug. 19 hosting Pacifica at Fred Kelly Stadium. Orange Coast League play begins on Friday, Sept. 23 as OHS hosts Saddleback High at Fred Kelly.

Rancho Alamitos: A road game at La Sierra High of Riverside on Friday, Aug. 26 begins the season for the Vaqueros. The first home game of the season is on Thursday, Sept. 8 hosting Sa-

vanna at Bolsa Stadium. Garden Grove League play commences Friday, Sept. 30 visiting Los Amigos at Monsoor Stadium.

Santiago: The 2022 season begins for the Cavaliers on Friday, Aug. 26 visiting Godinez Fundamental High of Santa Ana. The first home game is set for Thursday, Sept. 8 hosting Estancia at Monsoor Stadium. Garden Grove League play starts on Friday, Sept. 30 hosting Bolsa Grande at Monsoor.

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Angels too sleepy in Seattle Continued from page 6

the season – in the fourth.

Seattle added another run in the sixth to take a 4-1 lead that would be just enough. In the sixth inning Trout tripled in one run and scored on a grounder by Shohei Ohtani.

After the recent disaster in which Trout hit four gamewinning home run-in the series

against the M’s Seattle manager Scott Servais decided to give him an intentional pass instead of pitching to him.

“That would have been a mistake,” said Servais. “We’ve learned a little bit.”

The series continues today in Anaheim with Patrick Sandoval (3-2) making the start for the home team.

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ers last year – yet his fans and his fellow Halos never take it for granted.

“Watching it every day, you think you get used to the greatness, but there’s a lot of things involved with him,’’ Angels interim manager Phil Nevin said.

“Just the way his mind is in the game, he’s aware of everything.

He’s incredible. To see what he does on a baseball field, it’s fun to be a part of every day.’’

Ohtani (6-4) saw his performances in more practical terms Wednesday night after he picked up his third consecutive win and

moved into fifth in the AL in strikeouts despite making two or three fewer starts than everybody above him.

“We were on a losing streak, and I just wanted to put an end to that, to get the team rolling,’’ Ohtani said through his interpreter. ``It’s what the team needed.’’

No player had ever accomplished the combined feat of eight RBIs and at least 10 strikeouts in back-to-back games – not Babe Ruth, and not anybody else from the two-way olden days.

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The Sports Page Dodgers, Freeman prevail over Braves in emotional return

By David Arthur Orange County Tribune

SHOHEI OHTANI of the Los Angeles Angels reminded everyone why he is the most remarkable player in Major League Baseball (Angels photo)

Shohei’s Awesome Week

The only comparison? To the iconic Babe Ruth

By Greg Beacham AP Sports Writer

ANAHEIM (AP) – On back-to-back nights during an otherwise ordinary June homestand for the Los Angeles Angels, Shohei Ohtani accomplished two feats that would each be career landmarks for practically any other player in baseball history.

On Tuesday, Ohtani hit

a pair of threerun homers and drove in a careerhigh eight runs, the most by a Japanese-born player in the major leagues.

On Wednesday, Ohtani racked up a career-high 13 strikeouts while pitching eight scoreless innings of two-hit ball, retiring 16 straight Kansas City Roy-

The Angels can’t make the magic vs. M’s again

By Pete Zarustica Orange County Tribune

The mastery that the Los Angeles Angels – and especially Shohei Ohtani – showed while walloping the Seattle Mariners a few days ago was absent on Friday as they rallied late and fell short in losing 4-3.

That loss not only had the potential to check the momentum of a team still

trying shake off the consequences of a 14-game losing streak, it allowed the Mariners to creep within a half-game of the Angels (34-39) in third place in the American League West.

In Anaheim the M’s (3339) were able to put three runs on the board before the Angels could answer with a solo home run by Mike Trout – his 22nd of Continued on page 5

als and getting 24 outs without a hit against his final 24 batters.

This superstar who plays both ways is still coming up with new ways to dazzle the baseball world.

A year after he unanimously won the AL MVP award in honor of his wholly unprecedented season, Ohtani is still finding new places to inscribe his name in the major league record books while he strives to get the perpetually struggling Angels (34-38) back on a winning track.

Nearly halfway through a second straight season of revolutionary play, Ohtani’s unique skills are becoming normal to a degree that would have seemed impossible before he reached his full powContinued on page 5

Freddie Freeman’s return to Atlanta was a pretty good one for the former Braves star, but an even better one for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Backing an impressive pitching performance by Julio Arias (5-6), the Blue Crew opened the threegame series on Friday with a 4-1 victory.

The win kept the team in first place in the National League West.

Freeman went 1-for-3, scored twice and walked twice. “I know I got a different uniform on, but I still love each and every one of you guys,” he told the crowd in the sold-out stadium before the game started.

“This is one of the hardest days of my life but one of the most amazing days of my life.”

Freeman went 1-for-3, scored twice and walked twice. Trea Turner, back

in the leadoff spot, was 3-for-5 with two run scored. Will Smith was 2-for-5 with one RBI. But Urias was the main man for the visitors at Trust Park, working six innings and yielding three hits and one earned run.

He struck out nine batters and walked two as he lowered his ERA to 2.48.

The two teams will go at it again on Saturday with the Dodgers (44-25) sending Mitch White (11) to the mound against the Braves’ (41-31) Max Fried (7-2) in a 4:15 p.m. game (Pacific time),

More football skeds for area high schools The Orange County Tribune continues its quick look at the football schedules for area high school football teams in a season that starts for some teams in earlyand mid-August.

As always, schedules are subject to change without notice. All games are to start at 7 p.m.

Los Amigos: The Lobos will kick off on Friday, Aug. 26 visiting Ocean View High. The first home game (at Monsoor Stadium) will be on Friday, Sept. 2 against Westminster. Garden Grove League play will begin on Friday, Sept. 30 visiting Rancho Alamitos at Bolsa Stadium.

Orange: For the Panthers, the season starts on FriContinued on page 5