OC Blog News Roundup - December 28, 2007
Posted by: Tomahawk | 12/28/2007 9:28 AM
Today's top stories behind the Orange Curtain:
Costa Mesa mayor to step down (OCR)
Allan Mansoor, leader of controversial votes on immigration and day laborers, will stay on council.
Sheriff Carona hires top criminal attorneys (OCR)
Lawyers will represent Carona for free, a fact that has drawn a challenge from a campaign finance watchdog.
Local Muslims react to Pakistan's leader assassination (OCR)
Killing is blow to voice of moderation, says Anaheim Arab American newspaper's editor.
Garden Grove -- Year in Review (OCR)
2007 brought a mixed bag for Garden Grove, which had limited success in its move to develop the resort area.
A year in Los Al (OCR)
A look back at the news in Los Alamitos in 2007, and a look forward at 2008.
The mistress, the wife of the O.C. sheriff (LAT)
Federal indictment, friends and colleagues draw a complicated portrait of the accused lawman, once called 'America's Sheriff.'
Assassination signifies lack of progression, Congressman says (DP)
The assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto shows America's support of the country's President Pervez Musharraf isn't working, U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher said Thursday.
Feds add 400 beds to LA immigrant detention center (OCR)
The Mira Loma Detention Center, which is run by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, will be able to hold 1,400 people.
Tolls to hit $1 a mile on 91 express lanes (LAT)
Friday afternoon drivers will pay up to $10 for a quicker commute.
Costa Mesa mayor to step down (OCR)
Allan Mansoor, leader of controversial votes on immigration and day laborers, will stay on council.
Sheriff Carona hires top criminal attorneys (OCR)
Lawyers will represent Carona for free, a fact that has drawn a challenge from a campaign finance watchdog.
Local Muslims react to Pakistan's leader assassination (OCR)
Killing is blow to voice of moderation, says Anaheim Arab American newspaper's editor.
Garden Grove -- Year in Review (OCR)
2007 brought a mixed bag for Garden Grove, which had limited success in its move to develop the resort area.
A year in Los Al (OCR)
A look back at the news in Los Alamitos in 2007, and a look forward at 2008.
The mistress, the wife of the O.C. sheriff (LAT)
Federal indictment, friends and colleagues draw a complicated portrait of the accused lawman, once called 'America's Sheriff.'
Assassination signifies lack of progression, Congressman says (DP)
The assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto shows America's support of the country's President Pervez Musharraf isn't working, U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher said Thursday.
Feds add 400 beds to LA immigrant detention center (OCR)
The Mira Loma Detention Center, which is run by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, will be able to hold 1,400 people.
Tolls to hit $1 a mile on 91 express lanes (LAT)
Friday afternoon drivers will pay up to $10 for a quicker commute.
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Daily News Roundup -- 2007
Your headline says Carona "hires" top attorneys, but the article clearly states they are donating their time.
What gives? Seems like more than a just a casual mistake.
I just checked, apparently they changed the headline on me after I posted the news round up.