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Readers’ thoughts on H.B.’s Surfing Museum and Butch Twinning’s apology.
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The position of ‘only’ in standard spoken English is not fixed.
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Dotty Dozal, a Huntington Beach resident who for almost 30 years as a certified drug and alcohol counselor prior to her retirement, was feted by Costa Mesa-based New Directions for Women during its recent fundraiser.
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When a hymn hits a sour note, grammatically speaking, can the singer substitute the pronoun she prefers? Our grammar expert is on her side, technically, but does not advise belting out the wrong words to a lyric.
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Surf City needs a stand-out surf museum but at a fair price. Two readers call out Huntington Beach Mayor Pro Tem Butch Twining’s profane language when he confronted protesters.
Although the UC system dropped the SAT/ACT requirements six years ago, some educators have pushed for the return of the standardized test, but the columnist argues that new, more appropriate tests need to be written.
Water scarcity and a proposed statue in Huntington Beach cause concern.
A Laguna Beach business owner and member of Visit Laguna’s board offers his opinion on the value of considering economic stewardship when cities are mulling how to cut expenses and boost revenue when faced with financial challenges.
A few easy fixes can instantly improve your prose.
The 19th annual Father’s Day Car Show drew an enthusiastic crowd to view an exceptional dipslay of collectible vehicles, from restored roadsters to a classic Chevrolets and several European marques.
Two readers call for numerous factors to be considered in the upcoming elections — including citizen involvement, professionalism, term limits and patriotism.
A few English words rankle language lovers far and wide, but that doesn’t necessarily make them wrong. Sometimes, one has to simply loathe and let live.
Going with your gut is often the way forward when it comes to grammar. So when in doubt, listen to what sounds right in your head.
South Coast Plaza sponsored a recent gala on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Carnegie Hall’s 1976 Concert of the Century. Elizabeth Segerstrom chaired the event, which drew several O.C. VIPs to NYC for the celebration.
A property appraiser questions a new build. Do police officers need food donations?
Re Forced by courts, Huntington Beach passes its overdue housing element plan Casey McKeon said that “Fighting for local control is imminent, it’s imperative.”
