OC Blog News Roundup - December 27, 2007
Posted by: Tomahawk | 12/27/2007 11:12 AM
Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:
Campaign gears up for early voting (OCR)
Eyes are focused on presidential battles in Iowa and New Hampshire, but a far larger electorate will begin casting ballots about the same time.
CHP officer in cocaine case remains in jail during video hearing (OCR)
Officer makes initial court appearance on felony charges of stealing several kilograms of cocaine worth about $1 million from evidence room.
Education year in review: A look at the year's top stories (OCR)
Court cases, student achievement and a car give-away mark the first half of the year.
Stepping up for their children (OCR)
Sixteen local Spanish-speaking parents graduate from 6-week course designed to improve communication and build leaders.
91 Express Lane peak toll to increase to $10 (OCR)
Highest toll to reach $10 during peak drive time on Friday starting next week.
Councilman walks every single street in Newport - 4 times (OCR)
Don Webb covered 525 miles on latest journey around town.
Santa Ana school board chooses new president (OCR)
Jose Alfredo Hernandez is chosen as president nearly one year after his appointment to the school board.
Yorba Linda's mayor has tech theme for mayorship (OCR)
More online features for residents will be his focus.
Costa Mesa's policy results in 360 deportations (LAT)
Focus on immigration status of jail inmates began a year ago. Other area communities are following the city's lead.
Driver killed, officer seriously hurt in Fullerton (LAT)
A driver was killed and a police officer were seriously injured when their vehicles were involved in a crash.
Bail set for CHP officer accused of cocaine theft from Santa Ana (LAT)
Joshua Blackburn, a six-year veteran, is accused of stealing more than 40 kilograms from an evidence locker.
Ticket fines to increase (DP)
An extra $2 will go with every $10 in traffic ticket fees to help uninsured get medical services.
Campaign gears up for early voting (OCR)
Eyes are focused on presidential battles in Iowa and New Hampshire, but a far larger electorate will begin casting ballots about the same time.
CHP officer in cocaine case remains in jail during video hearing (OCR)
Officer makes initial court appearance on felony charges of stealing several kilograms of cocaine worth about $1 million from evidence room.
Education year in review: A look at the year's top stories (OCR)
Court cases, student achievement and a car give-away mark the first half of the year.
Stepping up for their children (OCR)
Sixteen local Spanish-speaking parents graduate from 6-week course designed to improve communication and build leaders.
91 Express Lane peak toll to increase to $10 (OCR)
Highest toll to reach $10 during peak drive time on Friday starting next week.
Councilman walks every single street in Newport - 4 times (OCR)
Don Webb covered 525 miles on latest journey around town.
Santa Ana school board chooses new president (OCR)
Jose Alfredo Hernandez is chosen as president nearly one year after his appointment to the school board.
Yorba Linda's mayor has tech theme for mayorship (OCR)
More online features for residents will be his focus.
Costa Mesa's policy results in 360 deportations (LAT)
Focus on immigration status of jail inmates began a year ago. Other area communities are following the city's lead.
Driver killed, officer seriously hurt in Fullerton (LAT)
A driver was killed and a police officer were seriously injured when their vehicles were involved in a crash.
Bail set for CHP officer accused of cocaine theft from Santa Ana (LAT)
Joshua Blackburn, a six-year veteran, is accused of stealing more than 40 kilograms from an evidence locker.
Ticket fines to increase (DP)
An extra $2 will go with every $10 in traffic ticket fees to help uninsured get medical services.
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Daily News Roundup -- 2007
