OC Blog News Roundup -- November 15, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 11/15/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Two GOP rivals vie for dominance in race to replace Mike Duvall (LAT) Linda Ackerman and Chris Norby appear to be front-runners among five candidates in Tuesday's 72nd Assembly District election. A majority vote for either would avoid a runoff, but that's unlikely. Why mobile food and Twitter is perfect recipe (OCR) We’ve all hear about them by now. The “Kogi Kulture” is... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - November 8, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 11/08/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Firefighters lose weapon critical to halting wildfires (OCR) Specialized teams that cut wildland fire lines fall victim to budget ax. Deep flaws haunt state’s system for attacking elder abuse, report says (OCR) There are deep flaws in California’s approach to detecting and responding to elder abuse and neglect - flaws that prevent serious cases from ever coming to light,... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - October 25, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 10/25/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Orly Taitz: natural-born litigator (OCR) O.C. attorney has gained a national following for challenging Obama's citizenship. Health cuts mean no new glasses for legally blind woman (OCR) Dental, AIDS and other health services reduced in O.C. Rehab homes up again at council (DP) Activist group leader says one home is too close to a day care center and playground. Lawyer says problems were... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - October 24, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 10/24/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Chapman shoots up list of nation’s costliest schools (OCR) In an earlier post, we reported that Chapman University in Orange charges more for tuition and fees than some of the country’s most famous schools, including Yale and Caltech (full story). The report was based on data from the latest US News and World Report rankings. Swine flu shots arrive in O.C. (OCR) County health... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - October 11, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 10/11/09

Todays top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Fire agency still not using helicopters at night (OCR) Many months after spending money on equipment, training pilots. Images may show Tustin prowler (OCR) Suspect could be man who kissed one sleeping woman. Westminster man shot in possible gang violence (OCR) He's hospitalized after confrontation in Santa Ana. Modest donor steps out to accept honors (DP) Philanthropist, 88, receives... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - October 10, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 10/10/09

Todays top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Possible sighting of missing Cal State Fullerton grad reported (OCR) Mitrice Richardson, 24, has been missing for three weeks. Ex-sheriff and his former rival to face off in court (OCR) Trial to begin Tuesday in lawsuit by ex-Lt. Bill Hunt, who ran for sheriff against his boss, then was demoted. Trial delayed for driver in crash that killed Angels' pitcher (OCR) Judge grants defense... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - October 4, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 10/04/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Teammate lives in Angels' hearts (OCR) Nick Adenhart's life, death continue to resonate with ballclub. GOP candidate hopes to outrun the ghost of voting past (OCR) Meg Whitman acknowledges that she hasn't voted most of her adult life, and that she could have handled that better. Mariners Church welcomes Marines for homecoming BBQ (OCR) The church's adopted 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - October 3, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 10/03/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: FBI questions aides to disgraced ex-Assemblyman Duvall (OCR) Assembly drops its investigation of the former O.C. assemblyman.   Teen gets 15 years to life for killing classmate (OCR) North Tustin teen was 16 when he drank several shots of rum before driving 100 mph, crashing into light pole.   Brightwater developer misses $1.7 million payment (OCR) The troubled builder... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - Sept. 27, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 09/27/09

Today's top stories from behind The Orange Curtain: Police identify victim in Santa Ana drive-by shooting (OCR) 24-year-old man died Saturday night in suspected gang attack. Political group wants divorce for California (OCR) As movement prepares ballot initiative, convincing the people to split their state will be tough task. Chabad brings Yom Kippur to UCI (OCR) Focus is on spirituality and family, rabbi says. Collection of a lifetime... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - Sept. 26, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 09/26/09

Today's top stories from behind The Orange Curtain: Billionaire gets prison in fraud case (DP and LAT) Broadcom founder and local philanthropist had hoped to get probation and $12M fine in plea bargain. UCI slaying: Divorce foreshadowed violence (OCR) Three days later, prosecutors say, man shot estranged wife to death. Prominent doctor gets 30 days in jail for molestation (OCR) Prominent surgeon also sentenced to 330 days' home... read more »