At the Movies: ‘Anomalisa,’ Not Your Average Puppet Flick
By Megan Bianco My string of Oscar season movie reviews continues with Charlie Kaufman’s Anomalisa, one of the Best Animated Picture nominees. The cult screenwriter’s second film without directors Spike Jonze and Michel Gondry is completely animated through stop-motion puppetry. While the other nominees are the usual family blend of Pixar, Disney and Ghibli, Anomalisa … //read the full article
Langland Wins Bronze at X Games Aspen
Compiled by Steve Breazeale Hailey Langland has quickly made a name for herself in the world of professional women’s snowboarding. On the heels of being named Transworld Snowboarding Riders’ Poll 17 Women’s Rookie of the Year, the 15-year-old San Clemente native went on to capture even more national attention with a bronze-medal finish in the Women’s … //read the full article
Sheriffs Continue to Search for Prisoners Who Escaped Santa Ana Jail
By Eric Heinz Three inmates who escaped from the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana last Friday, Jan. 23, remain on the loose as of press time. The three men were scheduled to face trial for crimes ranging from attempted murder to torture. The escapees are Hossein Nayeri, 37; Jonathan Tieu, 20; and Bac Tien … //read the full article
Bill Could Allow for Spent Nuclear Fuel to Transfer from SONGS
By Eric Heinz House Resolution 3643, which is currently awaiting to be read by committees in the U.S. Congress, would allow for temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel instead of requiring it to be stored at a permanent facility required by current law. There are facilities that could house the spent fuel instead of requiring … //read the full article
Ordinance Would Disallow Large Freeway-Oriented Signs
By Eric Heinz During the Jan. 20 Planning Commission meeting, the commissioners voted 6-1 to approve a sign ordinance for City Council that includes the prohibition of commercial signs that entice the highway. The proposal states “Not allowing freeway-oriented signs and signs larger than 64 square feet will reduce distraction to drivers and increase safety … //read the full article
