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OC Blog News Roundup - January 23, 2008

Posted by: Jubal | 01/23/2008 8:14 AM

news_roundp.gifToday's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Video Shows Use Of Force At OC Jail (LAT)
Deputies are seen striking and shocking a handcuffed prisoner. They say he was resisting a search.

Interim OC Sheriff Faces State Probe (LAT)
The attorney general will review a complaint alleging that he broke the law in his appearance before the San Clemente council.
Foes Seek Recall Of Capistrano Trustees (LAT and OCR)
Group says it has enough signatures to put a measure on the ballot to oust Marlene Draper and Sheila Benecke.

Editorial: Polishing TINCUP A Tarnished Task (OCR)
We understand the call for a county campaign commission, but think there's a better approach to fair elections.

District Attorney Will Look Into Case Involving Water Polo Photos On Sites (OCR)
Full investigation could start if it's determined laws were broken.

Choi Drops Assembly Bid To Run For Irvine Council (OCR)
Councilman will seek second term in November

Activists Sue Newport Beach For $250 Million (OCR and DP)
Group of residents claims city failed to stop proliferation of drug rehab homes.

A City Says Goodbye (OCR)
Funeral services for La Habra Councilman Steve Anderson on Tuesday honored his love for his community, friends and family.

Trace Amounts Of MTBE Found In San Juan City Well
(OCR)
City officials on Tuesday acknowledged that trace amounts of methyl tertiary butyl ether was detected in a city well, as Chevron continues with cleanup efforts for years-old leaks at two of their San Juan stations.

HB District Moves Toward Four Scenarios Of Land Sale, Lease (OCR)
Favored scenario would mean selling two sites and leasing two others to current tenants.

Get Reimbursed For Using Conservation Technologies (DP)
Costa Mesa will offer fee waivers for green installation projects in the city through June 30.

HB Council Votes Down Free Parking For Hybrids (OCR)
Council members voted against modifying a parking fee resolution.

Huntington Beach Settles Surf City Lawsuit (OCR)
The city's visitors bureau retains the right to the Surf City USA trademark, but other details of the settlement are confidential.

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