OC Blog News Roundup - Sept. 19, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 09/20/09

Today's top stories from behind The Orange Curtain: Marine Cpl. Donald J. Hogan, 20, San Clemente; killed by roadside bomb (LAT) Donald J. Hogan always wanted to be a soldier. As a kid, every year on his birthday, he would ask for a toy gun. Once, his parents remember, he asked for an Apache helicopter. A real one. Bicyclist injured after collision with car in Irvine (OCR) Police seek witnesses to crash at Culver and Scottsdale. Locals... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - Sept. 19, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 09/19/09

Today's top stories from behind The Orange Curtain: Mourners say goodbye to football player Kevin Telles (OCR) People pack St. Columban Catholic Church to pay respects to Garden Grove High student who collapsed during game. 140 SoCal Edison customers still without power (OCR) Blown transformer Friday afternoon knocked out 12,000 homes, businesses. Serial molester up for parole (DP) A repeat child molester from Costa Mesa is scheduled for a... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - Sept. 13, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 09/13/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Newport Beach financier Danny Pang dies at 42 (LAT) Newport Beach financier Danny Pang died early Saturday at a local hospital, according to the Orange County coroner’s office. The cause of death has not been determined and an autopsy is planned for Sunday, said Larry Esslinger, supervising deputy coroner. Ackerman given early edge in race to replace assemblyman (OCR) Political... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - Sept. 12, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 09/12/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Former Carona assistant sheriff doesn't want to pay restitution (OCR) George Jaramillo wants to keep lawsuit winnings and asks judge to give him probation. The Jaycee kidnapping story that wouldn't stop (OCR) A.M. READ: As a reporter, I had to give information. As a human, I didn't want to add to anybody's burden. 80-year-old pedestrian hit by car in Anaheim dies (OCR) 80-year-old man was... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - September 6, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 09/06/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Friends, family gather to remember Yorba Linda soldier (OCR) Spc. Jonathan Welch recalled as a jokester who lived life to the fullest. School buses may leave neighbors behind (OCR) Saddleback Valley Unified uses a lottery in two communities to decide who gets to ride. New union contract hikes employee pay and pensions - and saves money, Met says. OC’s not buying it (OCR) The board... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - September 5, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 09/05/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Exclusive video: Interview with Jaycee's aunt (OCR) Plus, Register reporter discusses case on CBS. 2 O.C. colleges cut 400 classses, affecting thousands (OCR) About 400 classes have been collectively canceled for the fall semester at Santa Ana College and at Santiago Canyon College in Orange, affecting thousands of people looking to do everything from get job training to earn transfer... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - August 30, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 08/30/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Power out for some in Laguna Canyon (OCR) Suspected drunken driver knocks down utility pole on Laguna Canyon Road. Capistrano Beach woman dies in I-5 crash (OCR) Vehicle driven by Brittany Yost, 22, struck a guardrail, coroner's office says. Parents' love key to Dugard healing after captivity (OCR) Mental health experts say kidnapping victim and her children will need extensive... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - August 29, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 08/29/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Charges in girl's captivity may mean life in prison (OCR) Kidnapping for sex, rape and imprisonment alleged against couple. Police say slain model's car showed evidence of a struggle (LAT) Buena Park investigators found blood and hair in Jasmine Fiore's Mercedes-Benz, indicating that she and her ex-husband, Ryan Jenkins, had fought violently in the vehicle. Law enforcement missed earlier... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - August 22, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 08/22/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Lake Forest soldier mourned as hero and friend (OCR) Service was held for Matthew Swanson, injured in Afghanistan. Teen girls robbed raising money for cancer research (OCR) Teen boy grabbed money and ran, police say. Woman found dead in Garden Grove hotel room (LAT) A woman whose body was found today in a Garden Grove hotel room is believed to be the victim of a homicide, authorities... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - August 16, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 08/16/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Deputies: Man offered Anaheim girl money to get in car (OCR) Sheriff's officers looking for a man who tried to kidnap the 10 year old. Coast guard searching for sailboat, father and son (OCR) Newport Beach area pair's submerged skiff found off Catalina. Weather to stay on cool side for 10th straight day (OCR) High temperatures were above average in July. Unless there’s a change... read more »