OC Blog News Roundup - May 20, 2008
Posted by: Jubal | 05/20/2008 6:04 AM
Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:Campaign Workers For Supervisor Candidate Are Jailed In Shooting (OCR)
Alleged gang members who worked for Hoa Van Tran were arrested in Orange following campaign fundraiser.
GOP Primary For 33rd Senate District Is Good Theater (OCR)
The battle between Assemblywoman Mimi Walters and Anaheim Councilman Harry Sidhu has it all: big money, nasty mailers and determination.
County Buget Flat, $13 Million Cut (OCR and LAT)
Diminishing property taxes and a tightening state belt means Orange County's budget for next year will take $13 million in cuts.
Moreno, Angels Reach Five-year Anniversary (OCR)
Five years ago this week, Arte Moreno became the owner of the Angels. By most standards, his first five years as owner have been the most successful in franchise history.
Acting Sheriff Promises Reforms In Troubled Department (LAT 5/19)
Jack Anderson is a finalist for the sheriff's post, but his ties to Michael S. Carona are seen as an obstacle. Anderson says they were linked professionally, but not personally.
Wellhead Confirms Plans To Shelve Ladera Plant In Court (OCR)
Attorneys for Wellhead, the county and Ladera Hope expect settlement by next month.
Apartment Owners Plead Guilty (OCR)
Four owners of Parkin Gardens in Fullerton admit guilt to six misdemeanor counts.
Counselor At OC Home For Neglected Children Is Accused Of Molestation (OCR)
An Orangewood facility employee allegedly abused a girl in his charge on three occasions.
Grand Jury Finds Earthquake Safety Risks In Orange County (OCR)
Report recommends adopting federal safety standards for objects that could shift and cause injury or damage.
Big San Juan Capistrano Project In Works (OCBJ)
Several large housing and commercial projects are getting under way along a two-mile stretch of land running just along the east side of the San Diego (I-5) Freeway in San Juan Capistrano.
Huntington Beach District To Vote On Private Schools Leases (OCR)
Brethren Christian Junior/Senior School could secure a campus for up to 30 years.
Smoking Ban For San Clemente Parks And Trails Moves Forward (OCR)
Parks commission supports proposal on 5-1 vote.
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The Times version of the story reports that "The growth in the budget will come primarily from spending on construction projects to upgrade John Wayne Airport and to restructure the program that distributes property tax revenue to cities."
The Register says "there will be reduced funds for juvenile probabtion camps, social services and health care."
I am left wondering why we are spending a half-billion dollars, that could be used elsewhere, on a 300,000 square foot third terminal at the airport when the county has no plans for expanding air service after the project is completed. The Chairman of the Board seeks to permanently limit the airport to a 10.8 million annual passenger (MAP cap) level of service negotiated with Newport Beach in 2003.