The Young Man and the Seal

Seal targets boy. Give the seal a hand for marksmanship.

The Board Room Everyone Will Be Talking About

Who will Stan Sitwell fire on The Applicant?

New Secretary Says ‘Buster’ Rubs Her The Wrong Way

The new education secretary chides Postcards from Buster for including lesbians.

Group Calls Cartoon “Gay”

A conservative Christian says cartoon creator has a hidden homosexual agenda.

Who’s Your Daddy?

FOX special exploits hapless young boy.

Balboa Awards 2004

What made the list for best and worst of 2004?

Outraged Citizen Cries Foul Over “Three Strikes”

California’s “Three Strikes” rule is part of a tough-on-crime initiative, but local man says he was an innocent victim.

For Your Safety: Don’t Answer That Door

Things you should know before you accept your next delivery.

Visitors’ Guide

The Balboa Chamber of Commerce has released this visitors’ guide.

Staying Cool During the Heat Wave

As the mercury goes up, be sure to protect yourself.

Police Blotter

A roundup of local police activity.

Scientology. Kabbalah. Now, Caged Wisdom.

Ph0tog takes a peek inside the controversial study and its even more controversial founder.

Mothers’ Day

Sunday, May 9th is Mothers’ Day. The O.P. takes a look back at the history of this Orthodox holiday, and honors one of Balboa’s own.

missin kittykat

The editor’s daughter fills in with a story about a missing cat.

Controversial Video Maker Visits The O.C.

“Girls with Low Self-Esteem” comes for spring break.

Staircar Snarls Air Traffic

An unauthorized airport stairway vehicle blocks airport runway; snarls air traffic throughout the western U.S.

Planted Story Slanders Bluths

The article planted by publicist Jessica Bowers slanders the Bluths, and raises questions about journalistic standards at the Tribune.

Fight Erupts At Local Hotspot

Tempers flare at Rud, as two are injured in another Bluth fight.