The Orange County Tribune May 10, 2023

The Pacific Air Show will be returning to the skies above Huntington Beach this Fall, but the price won’t be “free as air.” On Tuesday morning city leaders and representatives of Code Four, which manages the event, announced a settlement in which the city will pay Pacific Air Show $4,999,000 over the next six years. The lawsuit centered on Surf City cancelling the last day of the 2021 air show because of a major oil spill nearby. This year the event will be held Sept. 29 to Oct 1. Above, Canadian Forces Snowbirds soar over the coast (File photo),

n WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

A full agenda of items –some of them potentially controversial – will greet the Westminster City Council when it meets on Wednesday.

The council will consider:

• an agreement for the establishment of a school resource officer with the Westminster School District at a total cost of $209,846 for 13 months;

• continued discussion of strategic plans for

Improvements For 3 Parks Are Approved

Keel Avenue in the Buena Clinton neighborhood;

Improvements for three city parks were approved at Tuesday’s meeting of the Garden Grove City Council.

The council voted 7-0 in favor of an agreement with the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development for a $1 million grant.

The grant will be used to

• Replace the current park playground equipment and playground surface at Jardin de los Ninos on

• Replace the current playground equipment and playground surface that’s on city property in the Haster Basin Park (Lampson Avenue at Haster Street), along with demolition of park restrooms to be replaced with a pre-fabricated structure that will have two bathroom stalls;

• Replace the current park restrooms at West Haven Park, 12252 West St., with a new pre-fabricated building that will have four restroom stalls.

The next meeting is scheduled for May 23 at 5:30 p.m.

n STANTON CITY COUNCIL

By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune

The Garden Grove High School campus will soon be going “up.”

“Construction is moving along nicely” for the new two-story, 24-classroom building rising on the east

side of campus, according to Abby Broyles, public information officer for the Garden Grove Unified School District.

The 26,000-square foot structure will replace a set of portable classrooms – called “P-Town” by stu-

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Stanton will proceed with its efforts to improve the city’s image after the city council voted 5-0 on Tuesday night in favor of an agreement with HUB Ltd. to assist in the design of the city’s official logo, branding and message. The deal will cost no more than $85,000, that money

coming from the COVIDera federal American Rescue Plan Act.

Also in the deal, HUB will develop a “tagline” (or marketing motto), documents templates, design for wayfinding signs and a strategic communications plan.

NEW two-story, 24-classroom addition to the GGHS campus should be ready by August (OC Tribune photo).

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improving traffic and parking conditions in the Little Saigon area along with developing and implementing specific plans for Little Saigon, the Downtown District and West Side;

• a policy for city-owned or controlled flagpoles in Westminster;

• creation of a policy addressing elected and appointed offi-

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dents – facing 7th Street. Completion is scheduled for August before the beginning of the fall semester.

A modular building. it will yield enough space to restore up to 50 parking spots or four outdoor basketball courts. The GGUSD board approved the project in June 2022 at a cost of $4,550,931.

It will be the third two-story classroom building at GGHS. Every other high school in the GGUSD has strictly one-story structures, but GGHS – having been established in 1921 and moved to its current location on Stanford Avenue in 1923 – has a smaller “footprint” than its successors.

The new structure will be ADAcompliant with an elevator and ramp access. Although it has a modular format, it will be a permanent structure and is less expensive than more conventional construction methods, said Rick Nakano, assistant superintendent for business service at the time of the awarding of the contract. GGUSD is a K-12 district serving most of Garden Grove as well as parts of Anaheim, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana, Cypress and Westminster.

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cials and media advertisements on behalf of the city.

Which flags can be displayed on city flagpoles has been an issue in other cities. In Huntington Beach the council voted 4-3 to limit the list of flags to the government banners and flags of the federal military forces.

Some felt the policy approved was intended to bar the display of the “gay pride” flag flown in some cities during June.

The policy on advertisements by officials may relate to when an office-holder sends out announcements using the city seal or logo which is not an official communication of the city.

A closed session is set for 4:30 p.m. with the regular session scheduled to commence at 6 p.m. The council meets in its chambers at 8200 Westminster Blvd.

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Can’t always warm up to the ‘fire place’

As a kid I was bored by the study of geography. Who cares what was the principal product of Brazil? (Kid answer: Brazilians!).

But as I grew up (somewhat), I became interested in the topic, especially as I learned that one could create their own geographic names and places. It’s like being able to make up your own world.

For example, on the Orange (57) Freeway on my way to visit future wife Marilyn in Chino, there was a small rise in the roadway where someone had placed a sign designating it “Alexa’s Bump.” Now and forever, when I pass that way, it will always have that name, even though, alas, it’s been debumped.

GGUSD valedictorians honored

Tortolano

Retorts Jim

More recently, on the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway, on our way to visit family in Palmdale, we were once – nearly – trapped on the road, either side of which was raging with wildfire from dry weeds and grass. We managed to come through untoasted, but that specific spot where we were stuck in a massive traffic jam with flames rising higher and higher on each side of the highway, will permanently be referred to as “The Fire Place.”

On motor road trips, our dogs have always snoozed through the freeway portion of the trip, but awakened and stood up at the offramp, this marking the difference between “The Fast Street” and “The Slow Street.”

Increasingly, cities are seeking to popularize place names to build a sense of community. They post “wayfinding” signs to point out neighborhoods

The Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education celebrated the district’s 14 Class of 2023 high school valedictorians during its meeting on May 3 with a video spotlight of each of the scholars.

Bolsa Grande High School

co-valedictorian Angeline Nguyen will attend the University of California, Los Angeles to major in Neuroscience and pursue a career as a Physician Assistant. Her accomplishments include being named Woman of the Month, being on the Principal’s Honor Roll, and earning AP Scholar with Distinction.

Bolsa Grande High School

co-valedictorian Catherine Palm will attend California State University Long Beach with hopes to pursue a career as a Neonatal Physician. Her accomplishments include being President’s Scholar (CSULB), National Merit Scholar, Garden Grove Student Athlete of Character, and Cross Country Garden Grove League MVP sophomore and senior year.

Garden Grove High School

tri-valedictorian David Kim will attend the University of California, Irvine to major in Computer Science and Engineering. His accomplishments include be-

ing an Eagle Scout, earning the President’s Volunteer Service Award and Certificate of Merit Piano State Honors.

Garden Grove High School

tri-valedictorian Kandice Nguyen will attend the University of California, Irvine in the fall with plans to pursue a career in healthcare. Her accomplishments include earning first place in the JV Backstroke in League Finals, earning the title of National Merit Scholar and high school valedictorian, and earning several 5’s on her AP exams.

Garden Grove High School tri-valedictorian Uyen Nguyen will attend UCI with plans to become a Pediatric Nurse. In high school, she took 15 Advanced Placement classes, serves on the Board of Red Cross where she discovered her interest in the medical field, and enjoys participating in the Class of 2023 Club.

Hare High School valedictorian Deisy Canales will attend Cypress College in the fall with plans to become a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. Her accomplishments include being nominated for Student of the Week, being on the Principals Honor Roll, and maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

La Quinta High School vale-

dictorian Noah Tran will attend the University of California, Berkeley to double major in Applied Mathematics and Electrical Engineering. His accomplishments include being named Aztec of the Year Finalist, earning his Guild Audition Piano High School Diploma, and taking a total of 14 AP classes.

Los Amigos High School covaledictorian Zurisadai Aranda Azpeitia will attend the University of California, Los Angeles to double major in Latin American Studies and Education Studies with the goal of becoming an educator. Her accomplishments include being an AP Scholar with Distinction, earning the National Hispanic Recognition Award, and being a Gates Scholarship Finalist.

Los Amigos High School covaledictorian Daniel Contreras will attend the University of California, Los Angeles to major in Computer Science with the goal to become a Software or Computer Engineer for a tech company. His accomplishments include being a Simon Scholar, member of the National Honor Society and earning the State Seal of Biliteracy and Civic Engagement.

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FOURTEEN VALEDICTORIANS from all seven high schools in the Garden Grove Unified School District were recognized at last week’s meeting of the GGUSD Board of Education. They are pictured here with members of the school board and Superintendent Gabriela Mafi (GGUSD photo).

Jury finds Trump liable for sexual assault and $5 million

Former president Donald Trump was found liable on Tuesday for the sexual abuse of a a woman, awarding her $5 million.

According to the Associated Press, a New York City jury issued a split verdict. They rejected the claim by columnist E. Jean Carroll that Trump had raped her in 1996. But it did agree with the charge of sexual abuse. Additionally, the jurors agreed that Trump had defamed her by denying her allegations.

Trump replied on his social media site that the verdict was a “disgrace” and more of a “witch hunt.”

Santos facing prosecution?

Rep. George Santos, a Republican congressman from New York, has reportedly been charged by federal prosecutors. The New York Times is claiming that Santos, 34, is under scrutiny for alleged violations of campaign finance laws and other offenses.

Santos has been in the news recently when it was revealed that he had misstated his education, his ethnicity and career. He was elected in November 2022 and has resisted demands that he resign.

Also in the news … A meeting between President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin

McCarthy on Tuesday did not result in a deal on raising the federal debt ceiling.

Sports: Angels lose, but the Dodgers win

One powerful swing of Martin Maldonado’s bat was enough to propel the Houston Astros to a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim on Tuesday night.

Trailing 1-0 after four innings, the Astros took the lead on Maldonado’s two-run home run off Angels starter Shohei Ohtani and hung on for the win. With the loss, the Halos are 20-17 and remain in second place in the American League West, two games back of the Texas Rangers.

The Los Angeles Dodgers were in Wisconsin to play the Milwaukee Brewers and prevailed by the score of 6-2 and improved the team’s record to 22-15, still in first in the National League West.

The Blue Crew hit three home runs, including a leadoff home run by Mookie Betts in the first inning

Weather: (Mostly) sunny

The forecast for Wednesday in the West Orange County area is for mostly sunny skies, with a daytime high of 69 and an overnight low of 67.

Pacifica High School valedictorian Rachel Yun earned a full QuestBridge Match Scholarship to Yale University where she will double major in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and English with plans to pursue a career as a Cardiovascular Surgeon or Neurosurgeon and publish at least one book of poetry or fiction. Her accomplishments include being named a Gates Scholar, publishing a research paper on neuroplasticity with the International Journal of Health Sciences, and leading the NJROTC to nationals where they earned fourth place. Rancho Alamitos High School valedictorian Valentine Nguyen will attend the University of California, Los Angles to major in Human Biology and Society with the goal of becoming a Surgeon. Her accomplishments include representing Rancho Alamitos High School as a Girls State Delegate in Sacramento and being named a Simon Scholar, a USC Bovard Scholar and a Garden Grove Elk’s December Student of the Month. Santiago High School tri-valedictorian Nhu Cao will attend

the University of California, Los Angeles to major in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology with the goal of becoming a nurse practitioner. Her accomplishments include being an AVID Senior Stand-out, being selected for the California Youth Council, joining the Leadership Team for the Orange County Youth Council, and being President of Friday Night Live.

Santiago High School trivaledictorian Kevin Wong will attend the University of California, Los Angeles and will pursue a career at a large tech company. His accomplishments include getting into his dream school (UCLA), serving as an officer for the Red Cross and CSF clubs, and completing the Early College Academy.

Santiago High School trivaledictorian Sarah Van will attend Yale University in the fall. She hopes to pursue a career as a Psychiatrist or a Chemist. Her accomplishments include receiving the Questbridge National College Match, being named Key Club’s Club of the Year, and receiving the Key Club Silver Award for Service.

Retorts: Finding your place

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and points of interest. It wasn’t too long ago that West Garden Grove got its own freeway sign, some area cities – including Anaheim, Orange and Santa Ana – have turned to special street signs that designate historically or culturally significant areas. This is a great idea and we need more of it. It supports the idea of coming not just from some nameless, unremarkable

tract, but from someplace with a tale and a character all it own. If a community cares about honoring its geography, that’s – here comes the pun – a sign it has grown up.

Jim Tortolano lives in a neighborhood that many years ago was the home of a milk farm. He’s been trying to raise the money for a sign reading “Dear Dairy,” without much success.

FORMER PRESIDENT Donald Trump

A Rapturous ‘Dream’ At GWC

The play recently finished its run at Mainstage

By Thom deMartino Orange County Tribune

One of the most enduring and beloved of William Shakespeare plays, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” was staged recently at the Mainstage Theater at Golden West College in Huntington Beach.

Directed by Martie Ramm, “Dream” weaves the stories of loves promised and denied, passions inflamed and mischief made.

The wedding of Duke Theseus (Matthew Villescas) and the Lady Hippolyta (Lydia McRae) is nigh, but not everyone is fully of merriment: angry father Egeus (Jordan Marshall) has brought his daughter Hermia (Ariana Rubio) and her suitor,

Stage Review

the ardent Demetrius (Maximus Dorsey) – and while her father demands she acquiesce to his choice of suitor, her heart.

Determined to thwart her father’s choice of marriage (or death!) by eloping with her beloved, Hermia shares her plan with her bestie Helena (Lizzy Legere), who is herself in love with Demetrius: and thinking to win his favor by spilling the beans on his would-be betrothed’s vanishing act, rushes to tell him of the young lovers’ flight to the forest.

There are more than a few current inhabitants of said wood for the time being, as the actors’ troupe led by the earnest and determined Peter Quince (Tyler Fewell) finds themselves rehearsing for the production they’ll stage to celebrate the Duke’s nuptials. And while most of the players are relative-

ly milquetoast about their roles, the bombastic Nick Bottom (Salvatore Messina) is eager to begin chewing the scenery, even ready to steal other roles from his castmates.

Unbeknownst to the mere mortals scurrying about, there is magic afoot in this otherworldly forest, as the fairy folk congregate with their king and queen, Oberon (Jonathan West) and Titania (Clover King): but there is discord between the royal couple, and the king intends to enlist the help of the mischievous Robin Goodfellow, aka Puck (Ian Pedersen) –and a love potion – to turn the tables on his wife… and perhaps a few unwitting, lovelorn humans as well?

While the brevity of the productions’ run at the GWC Mainstage Theater can challenge some theater-goers to attend some of their remarkable stagings, the quality of the shows such as “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” remain constant, makes a weekend journey to the Hun-

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tington Beach college theater a treat.

There is a marvelous, arguably magical alchemy between the respective pairs of lovers, be they mortal or fae. Rubio as Hermia charms in her freshman outing on the GWC stage, while returning veteran Legere dazzles with her snappy recitations of the oft-challenging Shakespearian verse.

Despite their differences, the struggle between the two romantic rivals of Dorsey’s Demetrius and Lund’s Lysander has a gruff, brotherly quality to it, even with the pair at odds.

King’s Titania has an ethereal, yet regal air about her, equaled by the gregarious persona of West’s Oberon. Ensemble characters such as the queen’s entourage and the varied actors of “Pyramus and Thisbe”, the playwithin-a-play of the tale play

MAXIMUS DORSEY as Demetrius and Lizzy Legere as Helena in Golden West College’s recent production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (Photo by Greg Park).

‘Dream’ at the Mainstage

their parts masterfully, adding still more color and vibrance to the show.

Still, one would be remiss to neglect mentioning the solid performances of both Messina and Pedersen. The manic energy of the former’s Nick Bottom is mesmerizing, and a marvel-

ous counterpoint to the latter’s more relaxed and playful Puck. An excellent retelling of one of the most iconic Shakespearian tales (in an abbreviated, singleact production), “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Golden West College was something to experience, treasure and remember.

Mariners, Seahawks and Los Amigos will advance

Four area teams survived second round and quarterfinal baseball and softball games and advance to the next round of the CIF-SS playoffs.

On Tuesday in Division 1 baseball second round, Villa Park edged Huntington Beach 2-1. The Oilers finsihed 21-9.

In Division 2, Ocean View slammed Quartz Hill 10-2. The Se-

Defense the key for Lakers

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ahawks (20-10) will play Friday against the winner of the AquinasCapistrano Valley Christian game in the quarterfinal round.

In Division 1 softball, Pacifica (22-8) bested rival Los Alamitos (24-4) 5-2 and advance to the semifinals on Thursday.

Also, Huntington Beach (25-6) lost 12-11 to Mesa of Murrieta.

Division 5 play saw Ocean View (19-6) beat Mark Keppel 2-0. Hawks next play the winner of Irvine vs. Paramount.

Los Amigos (10-8-1) defeated Flintridge Prep 7-5 in D-7 and will play Baldwin Park on Thursday.

from a man who is the NBA alltime scoring leader, but it echoes the ethos of the Lakers’ head coach.

“The biggest thing for me is for us to come out with a mindset to just defend,” said Darvin Ham. “I’m not worried about how we’re going to score as long as we’re on point defensively.”

Davis has received much of the credit for this – he’s had 37 blocked shots in the post-season –but it’s clearly a team effort.

Since the playoffs began, Laker opponents have shot 41.3 percent,

worst in the NBA.

The odds are on the Lakers to win, since they lead three games to one in the best-of seven series, and the Warriors have only rallied from that once in team history.

However, the Lake Show will likely place less confidence in history than in their own ability to play historically good defense.

Game Five is scheduled to tip off on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in San Francisco. Game Six – if necessary – would be on Friday back in Los Angeles.

Angels against the Astros

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games back of the Texas Rangers.

Houston, defending World Series champs, were able to square the team record at 18-18 and remain in third place in the ALW. Aside from that one deep ball Ohtani (4-1) pitched well. He lasted seven innings and gave up six hits and three earned runs. He struck out seven and walked

two. Houston’s starter, Framber Valdez (3-4), was a bit better, going eight innings and giving up just three hits and one run on a first inning home run to Zach Neto. Valdez struck out 12 batters and walked none.

With the series tied one-all, the final game will be in Anaheim on Wednesday with Griffin Canning (2-0) getting the start for the Halos.

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tional League West. The unique thing about the game is the way manager Dave Roberts preserved the order of the starting rotation by employing seven relief pitches when starter Noah Syndergaard left the game after one inning because of a cut fin-

ger on his pitching hand.

The relief corps gave up just four hits and two earned runs. They struck out eight Brewers and walked two.

These teams will play again on Wednesday with Clayton Kershaw (5-2) on the mound for the Dodgers.

Sports Retorts: Slow and easy?

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and missing a chance to go to the World Series.

But there’s one in some ways worse. In 1995, the Orange County team was cruising along with an 11-game lead in the American League West in August when disaster – or perhaps, voodoo – struck.

They lost nine games in a row. Won one and lost another nine. That’s a record of 1-18 in a pennant race. It’s only through

some sort of miracle that the Halos ended their schedule tied with the Seattle Mariners for first.

What followed was a onegame playoff in which the M’s hammered the Angels 9-1, fans starting to head for the exits just as some were still arriving.

Is there a lesson to this litany of misery? I guess it’s just that he (or she) who plays their best at the last sometimes finishes first.

Maybe a slow start is what the Angels need

There’s one in every crowd. The other day, a sports reporter pointed out that although the Los Angeles Angels were off to a strong spring start in 2023, they did the same thing in 2022 and nose-dived into an epic 14game losing streak that cost Joe Maddon his job as field manager and – very possibly sent twoway superhero Shohei Ohtani looking for greener pastures.

That doesn’t seem likely this time.

It’s Davis for the Defense

Low scores are fine, if Lakers can stop Dubs

By Hugo Baker Orange County Tribune with wire service reports

When the Los Angeles Lakers face the Golden State Warriors tonight (Wednesday) in the fifth and possibly final game of their NBA Western Conference semifinal series, there will be plenty of scoring firepower on the court.

Sports Retorts

Jim Tortolano

In the offseason, the Halos picked up a raft of new talent that gives them a better offense that doesn’t rely on Mike Trout and Ohtani to put runs on the board. Having said that, just the mention of the possibility of such an implosion sends a shiver through the Angel faithful who have been waiting for a winning season – or a playoff spot –since 2014-15.

Those with long memories will recall the team has had a long history of fast starts and sad finishes. It’s ironic because the Halos hold the record for the best fast start in Major League Baseball history.

In their first season in 1961, they won 70 games, still the MLB mark for best performance by a first-year expansion team. On top of that, they won 85 games the following season to be the first MLB expansion team to post a winning mark in its second season.

The most awful collapse in team history is generally considered to be the 1986 key playoff game against the Boston Red Sox in which the team held a 5-2 lead going into the ninth inning and ended up losing 7-6

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But the key to the game may not be how much LeBron James or Anthony Davis or Stephen Curry light up the scoreboard, but how little offensive fireworks either team sets off.

The real issue could be how much one team can stop the other from scoring.

“We’re playing the way we envisioned the Lakers to play,” said James. “No matter what goes on, we hang our hats on defense.” That might seem strange coming

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Maldonado’s swing grounds the Angels

By Pete Zarustica Orange County Tribune

One powerful swing of Martin Maldonado’s bat was enough to propel the Houston Astros to a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim on Tuesday night.

Trailing 1-0 after four innings, the Astros took the lead on Maldonado’s two-run home run off Angels starter Shohei Ohtani and hung on for the win. With the loss, the Halos are 20-17 and remain in second place in the American League West, two

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Dodgers brewed up a win in Wisconsin

By David Arthur Orange County Tribune

Three home runs, including one in the first inning, combined with an excellent effort by eight pitchers, was the recipe for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday

night in Wisconsin.

Mookie Betts got things rolling with a homer – his seventh of the season – and other long balls were provided by Will Smith and Miguel Vargas. Now 22-15, the Blue Crew remains in first place in the Na-

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GOLDEN STATE Warriors guard Klay Thompson passed the ball while under pressure from Lakers forward LeBron James, left, and forward Anthony Davis during Game 3 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal game Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)