OC Blog News Roundup - April 11, 2008
Posted by: Jubal | 04/11/2008 8:23 AM
Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:George Jaramillo Disbarred (OCR)
California Supreme Court strikes George Jaramillo from 'the roll of attorneys.'
FBI Officially Starts Jailhouse Investigation (OCR)
Agency says Sheriff's Department is cooperating.
Jailer investigated For Prior Incidents With Inmates, Records Show (OCR)
Deputy Kevin Taylor may have had a pattern of abuse tactics, according to one supervisor.
Frank Mickadeit: Big Man Must Walk Thin Line To His Goal (OCR)
Jack Anderson's big week.
D.A.'s Report Is A Stunning Indictment Of The Mike Carona-Run Jails--Sort Of (OC Weekly)
The DA's report is a stunning indictment of the Mike Carona-run jails--well, except for the indictment part
Father Of Dead Jail Inmates Accuses Deputies Of Killing Son (OCR)
Jose Gomez intends to file a claim for the death of his son, who died after being stunned with a Taser.
Local Officials Stand Clear Of Little Saigon Anti-Communist Conflict (OCR)
Mounting tensions find community's leaders wary of taking sides.
OC Protesters Admonish Schwarzenegger For Educations Cuts (OCR)
Governor attends local fundraiser amid crowd of 200 demonstrators; says he wishes he could join their effort.
OC's Bankruptcy Could Soon Be Surpassed (LAT)
An Alabama local government is weighing a bankruptcy filing three times the size, which would end the West Coast municipality's reign as the red ink king.
Carona's Trial Delayed 2 Months (OCR)
Defense and prosecution attorneys have agreed to postpone the public corruption trial of former Orange County Sheriff Michael S. Carona until Aug. 26, giving his lawyers two additional months to prepare.
Daily Fee Doubles For Day Laborers (LAT and OCR)
Day laborers who gather at a specially designated site to solicit jobs will pay $2 apiece to keep the spot on Laguna Canyon Road operating.
Rent Hikes Prompt Moving (DP)
Tenants of Costa Mesa's Anchor Trailer Park are upset about sharp rent increases they fear will force a number of residents from their homes.
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Daily News Roundup - 2008
Mr. Ayer registered as a Republican to be electable in an interim election with no incumbents. He did...
Breaking news on the Irvine Tattler at www.irvinetattler.com ... FAA documents obtained by the Tattler through a FOIA request show that the "independent" investigator hired by the City of Irvine to investigate allegations of Great Park Balloon mismanagement was actually a lawyer they'd used to get their operating permit from the FAA. During the investigation, the FAA found that the operating permit he'd filed had bad info and so they cancelled the balloon's license!
And much more in the latest Tattler article.
Another new article on the Tattler:
http://www.irvinetattler.com/maguire/maguire2.aspx
This is must-see TV! You've got to watch Irvine Mayor Beth Krom's meltdown during Tuesday's city council meeting. You'll never look at your Blackberry the same way again!