OC Blog News Roundup - May 8, 2008
Posted by: Jubal | 05/08/2008 6:36 AM
Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:Orange Marijuana Dispensary Sues City (OCR)
Owner says city ordinances prohibiting medical marijuana dispensaries are too vague.
Major Haul: Giant Generators Bound for San Onofre (OCR)
Edison will seek permission today to transport heavy steam generators across beach.
Fountain Valley Councilman Proposes 'In God We Trust' Display (OCR)
Guy Carrozzo requests that the phrase be displayed in Council Chambers, in addition to 'one nation under God.'
Hope Built For Buena Park's Homeless Families (OCR)
Area homeless families will get assistance to finding housing.
Dana Parsons: Inmate Attorney Blames Orange County Jail Woes On Deputies Union (LAT)
Thirty years ago they called him brash, arrogant. Said that he had no clue about what it took to run a county jail. That all the liberal jerk knew how to do was sue them.
U.S. Says Carona Can Get Fair Trial In OC (LAT)
Prosecutors say they don't approve of radio hosts John and Ken's bid to taint the ex-sheriff's jury pool but downplay the effect the effort might have.
Religious Debate Draws Ire At UCI (DP)
UCI students will debate Middle East issues as the Muslim Student Union and pro-Israel groups host a series of speakers in an annual event that has generated considerable controversy in the past.
$27.2 Million To Fund UCI Stem Cell Facility (DP)
A $27.2 million donation was given to UCI Wednesday to help build a new stem cell research facility that administrators hope will be the epicenter of stem cell research in the near future, officials announced.
The Political Landscape: New Bill Celebrates Prop. 13 (DP)
Measure sponsored by Sens. McClintock and Harman a nod to one that capped state property taxes.
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