OC Blog News Roundup - July 17, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 07/17/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Mayors of contract cities expected to meet with sheriff (OCR) Proposal floated by Dana Point's mayor to hold sessions at least twice a year is welcomed by Sandra Hutchens. Lawyer arrested on suspicion of stabbing process server (OCR) A large hunting knife was recovered following the Thursday night incident, police said. O.C. motorcycle deaths jump 44 percent (OCR) The increase comes as... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - July 12, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 07/12/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: O.C. firm signs $51 million Saudi Arabian deal (OCR) T3 Motion, Inc. in Costa Mesa has signed a three-year contract with a distribution company based in Saudi Arabia to t3-logo1supply its electric powered T3 personal mobility vehicles. ‘You see a for rent sign almost on every corner’ (OCR) Fewer prospective tenants looking for a place to rent. Lower rent checks. Less willingness... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - July 11, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 07/11/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Episcopal leaders reopen divisive debate on same-sex marriage (LAT) Church leaders, gathering in Anaheim for their first national convention in three years, also consider repealing a de facto ban on the consecration of gay bishops. Early turnout low for annual train mooning (OCR) Police presence and new restrictions might be keeping crowd away. Laguna's "Surfing Pastor" returns... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - July 10, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 07/10/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Drivers will have choice of traffic schools: comedy, online (OCR) Traffic violators can opt for jokes with school work under new plan. 22-year-old bicyclist in coma after being hit by truck (OCR) Bicyclist in coma after crashing with truck in Lake Forest. Chat live today with O.C. Sheriff Sandra Hutchens (OCR) Sheriff Sandra Hutchens will answer questions in live chat session. Several... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - July 9, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 07/09/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Roads in Los Angeles, Orange counties most congested in the United States (LAT) However, drivers faced slightly less delay because of rising gas prices, according to an annual report for 2007 by the Texas Transportation Institute 20 arrested in $4.6 million Medi-Cal case involving disabled (OCR) Arrests among 42 people named in federal grand jury indictment after 2-year probe. Owner... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - July 8, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 07/08/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Police: Woman left kids in filthy home to do drugs (OCR) 3 children in protective custody; city condemns residence. Tips to be matched for Marines (DP) Dan Marcheano will return to the site of his original restaurant in Newport Beach today as a guest bartender during a fundraiser for the U.S. Marines. So, what is a hate crime? (OCR)  Most violent crimes involve some sort of hate, but... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - July 7, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 07/07/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Irvine marches to a peaceful drummer (LAT) In the Orange County city, people live in beige houses and feel safe taking walks after dark. It may be boring, but residents don't mind. Chief of staff resigns (DP) County supervisor says he’s sad to say goodbye to Mario Mainero, who will switch to teaching law full time at Chapman University. 5 O.C. towns lost population this decade... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - July 5, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 07/05/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: Laguna Niguel cracks down on train mooners (OCR) City officials look to eclipse annual Mooning of Amtrak. Four hospitalized after fight between rival gangs (OCR) Argument breaks out at large party in Garden Grove, police say. 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival in San Clemente (LAT) The period ambience of the original 1,018-square-foot-home built by Virgil Westbrook, who was brought in by city... read more »

OC Blog News Roundup - July 4, 2009

By Jonathan Constantine | 07/04/09

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain: July 4th: Parades, shows, buying fireworks, travel (OCR and DP) Everything you want to know about Independence Day. Twitter-like Web site helps food bank (OCR) A new Twitter-like Web site for food is helping out the Orange County Food Bank, which has seen skyrocketing demand in recent months. Profiting from an Irvine bank failure (OCR) Glenn Gray discovered a way for his bank to grow amid... read more »

A Conversation with "Soraya M." Director Cyrus Nowrasteh

By Jonathan Constantine | 07/02/09

Starring Shohreh Aghdashloo, Mozhan Marnò, and James Caviezel The Stoning of Soraya M. portrays the political and social repression of post-revolution Iran through the eyes of a woman unjustly accused and fatally punished for the crime of adultery. The graphic violence depicted is a brutal reminder of what ordinary Iranians face on a daily basis, most recently during the post-election uprising in Tehran and throughout the country.... read more »