OC Blog News Roundup - May 23, 2008
Posted by: Scott W. Graves | 05/23/2008 9:37 AM
Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:Secret Cameras Found In Carona's Office (OCR)
Acting Sheriff Anderson found hidden compartment in ex-sheriff's office closet with recording equipment and notified federal prosecutors, Supervisors.
Wild, weird weather to hit Southern California again today (OCR)
Forecasters say thunder, lightning, strong winds, rain, tornadoes and water spouts could smack Southern California for a second straight day.
Editorial: Ugly primary fights a legacy of gerrymandering (OCR)
Sidhu vs. Walters senate race reflective of much that's wrong in current state political system.
7.8 quake could kill 362 in O.C. (OCR)
So says says the disaster scenario, which was produced by the U.S. Geological Survey and other scientific institutions.
City removes 68 signs publicizing blogger critical of Irvine leaders (OCR)
Allan Bartlett on Thursday took credit for the signs in his "Powder Blue Report" blog, saying he and other Irvine activists raised money to create and post signs directing readers to www.irvinetattler.com.
Judge denies early release of county inmates (OCR)
Sheriff sought emergency order out of concerns that a spike in arrests over Memorial Day weekend could put jails over capacity.
Great Park Balloon will rise again in July (OCR)
The helium attraction was grounded by safety allegations; FAA cleared it, and night flights will start this summer.
Teen tells of interaction with Clinton (OCR)
Local Hillary Clinton supporter nearly cries when she meets the presidential candidate at fundraiser.
NOTE: I refuse to read the Los Angeles Times so you will need to track down their headlines on your own.
Mr. Ayer registered as a Republican to be electable in an interim election with no incumbents. He did...
The Carona camera could shake up OC politics forever. Think about how many elected officals past and present may have been recorded over the years, and what might have been done or dicussed in that office between Carona, the Schroeders, etc. all on tape.
What was Carona's rationale for having these tapes in his office? More intrigue for us, complements of the "little sheriff".