OC Blog Daily News Roundup - December 29, 2007
Posted by: Tomahawk | 12/29/2007 11:29 AM
Today's top stories behind the Orange Curtain:
Real-world politics march in World of Warcraft (OCR)
A scheduled rally for Ron Paul is the latest in a string of political activity taking place around the Irvine-born game.
RIGONOMICS: Mapping out politics in the new year (DP)
With Christmas behind us and the new year nearly upon us, I spent some time this week thinking about what next year will bring: presidential politics.
State reviews free legal aid to Carona (LAT)
California considers whether lawyers' services can legally be donated to the elected Orange County sheriff.
Mayor's move creates chatter (DP)
Some are speculating Councilman Eric Bever will take over Mansoor's post and many wonder about motives, timing.
O.C. watchdog challenges free counsel for Sheriff Carona (LAT)
A decision by two high-profile attorneys to defend Sheriff Michael S. Carona for free against conspiracy and other charges is being challenged by a county campaign-finance gadfly, who said the pro bono work violates a state ban on expensive gifts for public officials.
Hey, Bren kids, make your own way (LAT)
Some teenagers need an iPhone in the worst way. Not that a 40-inch plasma TV wouldn't do nicely in the bedroom too.
Buses will be free New Year's Eve (OCR)
Some key routes will offer service so New Year's Eve partiers won't have to drive.
Man suspected of kidnapping Laguna Niguel resident with a barbecue fork (OCR)
Suspect, who was arrested, forced the victim to give him money, gasoline.
Real-world politics march in World of Warcraft (OCR)
A scheduled rally for Ron Paul is the latest in a string of political activity taking place around the Irvine-born game.
RIGONOMICS: Mapping out politics in the new year (DP)
With Christmas behind us and the new year nearly upon us, I spent some time this week thinking about what next year will bring: presidential politics.
State reviews free legal aid to Carona (LAT)
California considers whether lawyers' services can legally be donated to the elected Orange County sheriff.
Mayor's move creates chatter (DP)
Some are speculating Councilman Eric Bever will take over Mansoor's post and many wonder about motives, timing.
O.C. watchdog challenges free counsel for Sheriff Carona (LAT)
A decision by two high-profile attorneys to defend Sheriff Michael S. Carona for free against conspiracy and other charges is being challenged by a county campaign-finance gadfly, who said the pro bono work violates a state ban on expensive gifts for public officials.
Hey, Bren kids, make your own way (LAT)
Some teenagers need an iPhone in the worst way. Not that a 40-inch plasma TV wouldn't do nicely in the bedroom too.
Buses will be free New Year's Eve (OCR)
Some key routes will offer service so New Year's Eve partiers won't have to drive.
Man suspected of kidnapping Laguna Niguel resident with a barbecue fork (OCR)
Suspect, who was arrested, forced the victim to give him money, gasoline.
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Daily News Roundup -- 2007
