Red County/OC Blog News Roundup -- December 3, 2007
Posted by: Jubal | 12/03/2007 8:06 AM
Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:
OC Sheriff's Aide Sought Status, Power -- LAT
Donald Haidl had made millions in business but hungered for something else. Prosecutors say he went after it by backing Sheriff Michael S. Carona.
Supreme Court Justice Coming To Chapman University -- OCR
Clarence Thomas will speak and sign his new book.
Squabbles Hamper OC Indian Tribe -- LAT
Disputes between Juaneño factions could have jeopardized their chances to gain federal recognition and, possibly, a casino.
Santa Ana Considering $100 Million Plan To Fix Streets -- OCR
Underfunded for years, more than half of the city's neighborhood streets need major work.
New Santa Ana Bank Will Serve Latino Community -- LAT
The Santa Ana Business Bank is largely Latino-owned.
Factions Debate Beneficiaries Of City's Plans -- DP
A roughly $43 million development agreement with the Irvine Co. will likely affect a February ballot measure that would require Newport Beach’s next city hall to be built next to the central library.
Editorial: Beek Should Be Consistent With Positions -- DP
We’d like to share an old cliché with longtime Newport Beach activist Allan Beek that seems apropos today.
No Fire, No Free Pass On Toll Road, Firefighters Told -- LAT
An L.A. County crew en route to a funeral blows past a booth, is caught on camera and fined. They are flabbergasted; the Orange County transportation agency is unapologetic.
OC Key To Mega-Game Merger -- OCR
Parent company of Blizzard and Activision, maker of Tony Hawk skateboarding game, in $19 billion deal.
Sales Of OC Businesses Rebound In November -- OCR
The number of businesses sold here increased in November to 298, up
10.8 percent from a year earlier and up 32 percent from October.
Canyon Residents Return Home To Dig Out from Mud, Debris -- OCR
Properties at risk for mudslides; Red Cross shelter closed.
UCI Study Supports Anti-Cancer Nature Of Grapes -- OCR
Low doses of freeze-dried grape powder appears to “inhibit genes linked to the development of sporadic colorectal cancet.
NOTE TO READERS: I'd have linked to Frank Mickadeit's column and Martin Wisckol's Buzz column except the the "Columns" section of the OCR website is empty.
It's about time!!!!...
Apparently, the OC Register wasn't so wrong on its story about the toll road agency and the fire truck.
By the way, I do think the fire department should pay, and question how much it cost taxpayers in wear-and-tear, fuel, etc. for LA firefighters to take city truck and travel to a funeral.