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Posted by: Jonathan Constantine | 12/09/2007 12:13 PM

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Mike Carona's risky business -- OCR
Indicted sheriff fits profile of a risk-taker who lives for the thrill.

Beauty before age -- OCR
People expect to look younger as the techniques of cosmetic medicine improve.

Orange man killed when struck by truck -- OCR
He was crossing street early this morning.

Young cancer survivor beats the odds -- OCR
Eight-year-old cancer survivor again proves she's a fighter.

Santa Ana celebrates Lady of Guadalupe today -- OCR
The annual religious procession recognizes 'lady from heaven' especially revered in Latino community.

Fergie signs at South Coast -- DP
Kacia Walter has seen her favorite pop star, Fergie, six times already. The San Luis Obispo resident has attended her concerts and signings and met her on the set of her "Fergalicious" video shoot -- and it goes without saying that she hits the nearest boutique whenever Fergie's fashion line releases a new bag.

Boys & Girls Club has no toys for its annual drive -- DP
Posted on the back wall of the Westside Branch of the Boys & Girls Club at Rea Elementary School are lists of names of about 180 students with homework scores that could reap Christmas presents.

Are you happy with the 91 Express Lanes? -- OCR
A call for Measure M proposals and update on I-5 widening on Monday's OCTA agenda.

Emergency debris-flow map issued for O.C. burn area -- OCR
Latest earthquakes ... Big pod of gray whales headed toward O.C. waters ...The U.S. Geological Survey has created an interactive map that shows which areas of the Santiago fire burn area are most likely to suffer debris flows during prolonged periods of heavy rain.

OCC students wary of Prop. 92 -- DP
Many OCC students question whether a proposition in February reducing student fee prices from $20 per unit to $15 per unit is worth it, considering many plan on transferring to four-year universities.

Irvine council members question Great Park CEO search -- LAT
Steven Choi and Christina Shea ask how two top finalists from a nationwide hunt happen to have ties to Irvine City Hall.

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