OC Blog News Roundup - May 7, 2008
Posted by: Jubal | 05/07/2008 6:27 AM
Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:Public Wants New Sheriff To Restore Integrity To Top Cop Post (OCR)
24 people tell board of supervisors what they want in a new Orange County sheriff: honesty, impeccable moral character and someone from within the department.
Supervisors OK Process For Complaints Against County Agencies (OCR)
First to be implemented will be policy for police complaints.
Stretch Of Katella To See Improvements (OCR)
Revamping of segments between Ninth and Jean streets is part of county's Smart Street initiative.
Anaheim Sees Proposals For Convention Center (OCR)
City Council will decide on a developer at its June 10 meeting.
Lockdown At Men's Central Jail Is Lifted (OCR)
The nearly weeklong lockdown was ordered after fighting broke out between black and Hispanic inamtes, authorities said.
No Evidence OC Deputies Killed Cat With Taser (LAT)
An investigation of sheriff's officers at the Theo Lacy jail is inconclusive.
OC's Emergency Operations Center needs Repairs, Grand Jury Says (LAT)
Report cites problems with power, sewage and ventilation. The Sheriff's Department is reviewing the details.
Smaller OC Homes Taking Harshest Price Hits (OCR)
Zillow estimates that O.C. small houses fell 25% in the first quarter but large homes fared better.
OC Hospital Investigated For Homeless Dumping (OCR and DP)
L.A. city attorney examining case of mentally ill patient left at Skid Row shelter.
Costa Mesa Council Divvies Federal Funds (OCR)
The Costa Mesa City Council voted unanimously to approve the allocation of more than $200,000 in federal funds to various local groups, despite a few comments from audience and council members desiring alterations Tuesday.
Imam Returns From Iraq (OCR)
When commenting on his recent visit to Iraq, Imam Sayed Moustafa Al-Qazwini repeatedly refers to the nation's crumbling infrastructure and economy -- sighing with a thousand-yard stare as he reflects on the "heartbreaking" conditions he witnessed first-hand.
Late OC Property Taxes Rise By $60 Million (OCR)
A sickly real estate market means that tardy taxpayers still owe O.C. nearly a quarter-billion bucks.
Bolsa Chica Footbridge Gets Coastal Commission Hearing (OCR 5/2)
Bridge to be discussed at Wednesday's meeting would connect the Outer Bolsa Bay with the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve's upper wetlands.
Irvine Leaders To Discuss Great Park's Financial Future (OCR)
City officials propose $60 million park budget.
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There were Fund 130 items on yesterday's agenda from Supervisors Campbell, Norby and Bates. I must have missed that post to this blog over the last week.
I saw it and am going to post it. Just ben a little busy.