Even the most idyllic and sheltered towns harbor an underbelly, and the picturesque Newport Beach is no exception. As a former resident of the coastal enclave, author Victoria Patterson understands the complexities and contradictions of the city and, by extension, the region around it.

In the opening story “Border,” one of eight tales about the seemingly impenetrable world of Wyoming that comprise Alyson Hagy’s latest collection of short fiction, Ghosts of Wyoming, a teenage boy gets away with theft.

By Whitney Youngs Comedian Bob Newhart is what you would call modern. Modern in the same way as Mark Twain or Willie Nelson – his material is still hip, and because it is, he is beloved by a cross-pollination of people from a sundry of generations. For fans living in San Diego, their chance to…Read more Bob Newhart Shouldn’t Even Be Doing This!