HB READS ONE BOOK TO HOST ‘ESCAPE FROM CAMP 14’ AUTHOR

HB Reads One Book would like to share this year’s book selection: “Escape from Camp 14,” written by Blaine Harden. The author details one man’s journey from North Korea to freedom.

Small town Living

Much of life these days has gone digital and that’s unfortunate. Emailed party invites, birthday alerts on Facebook and doctor/ school/work reminders via an app.

INSTANT POT BEEF STEW

This is a great recipe for cooks who are new to using an instant pot. It’s also a great option for anyone who needs a hot, healthy meal on a cold winter night. Most of the time required for this recipe is prep. Once you add everything to the pot, it’s ready in just 40 minutes.

THE RED CARS: A LEGACY OF TRANSPORTATION AND TOURISM IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

In the early 20th century, the vibrant red cars of the Pacific Electric Railway, commonly known as the “Red Cars,” became a symbol of convenience and connectivity in Southern California.

KE HUY QUAN NEVER LET HIS DREAMS DIE

After the Vietnam War, 7-year-old Ke Huy Quan, his father and five siblings risked their lives sailing through rough seas to seek refuge in Hong Kong, while his mother and three other siblings fled to Malaysia.

THE RISE OF A.I.

Imagine we created the smartest person alive. We taught her everything, every single known fact, to the point where she could make her own formulas and correct the best professors. But we took one important thing away from her: her ability to see color.

Shangri-L.A.

Shangri-la is a fictional place from a 1933 novel called “Lost Horizon.” The name has become synonymous with an unreachable, earthy paradise. But I disagree. I think we’ve already found it. When I was a teen, I told my dad I dreamed of a future working the lifts at Mammoth and skiing my days away.

THESE FEET WERE MADE FOR WALKING

Humans are “designed” to walk. The good news is that walking is a great form of low-impact exercise that can improve your heart health and blood flow/pressure.

AROUND TOWN

The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Board of Directors has adopted a resolution approving membership for the city of Fountain Valley. OCPA will now submit a request to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for Fountain Valley’s membership certification.