OC Blog News Roundup - January 29, 2008
Posted by: Jubal | 01/29/2008 6:08 AM
Audit Finds OC Investments Well Managed (LAT and OCR)
Independent assessor is 'impressed' by Treasurer Chriss Street, who has come under fire from a supervisor.
CUSD Parents Turn In 66,000 Recall Petitions (OCR)
The county Registrar of Voters has 30 business days to certify the signatures, which could lead to a recall election of two Capistrano Unified school board members.
Five-Year Sewer Rate Hike Under Consideration (OCR)
The Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors gave preliminary approval to the 10 percent annual increases.
Some Boundaries Blur For Orange and LA Counties (LAT)
Quirky divide splits some neighborhoods, even some individual properties. An O.C. commission addresses the troublesome areas, and hopes to start an inter-county dialogue.
Editorial: The Disastrous Foothill South Tollway (LAT)
No matter what the governor says, it's an environmental menace. Looks like the LAT editorial staff let the Coastal Commission staff ghost an editorial.
OCTA Chairman Unveils His Priorities For Agency (OCR)
Chris Norby seeks vision for former Pacific Electric right-of-way and support of the proposed 241 tollway extension.
HB Earmarks Account For Disabled-Access Park (OCR)
The donations fund would build a universally accessible playground in the city.
Rehab Lawsuits Expected (DP)
Newport Beach officials estimate it will cost about $326,000 in short-term costs to implement a new ordinance aimed at clamping down on drug and alcohol rehabilitation homes in the city and about $492,000 annually to enforce the new rules, according to city documents.
Park Group Spends More (DP)
The pro-Measure B group City Hall in the Park has shelled out about $30,000 more than what its opposition spent on campaign literature, advertising and polling in the final weeks before the Feb. 5 election, records show.
For The Love Of Costa Mesa (DP)
The mayor's office in Costa Mesa's city hall is still adorned with former mayor Allan Mansoor's decorations and memorabilia -- a photograph of Ronald Reagan, an American flag.
On The Town: Kids These Days-Dare To Trash Inefficient Program (DP)
Costa Mesa council canceling funding for ineffective program.
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