OC Blog News Roundup - June 6, 2008
Posted by: Jubal | 06/06/2008 7:02 AM
Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:New OC Sheriff Likely To Be Named Tuesday (OCR)
The selection may be made a week earlier than expected.
Broadcom Billionaire Charged With Distributing Ecstasy To Prostitutes, Others (OCR, LAT and OCBJ)
Bail for Henry Nicholas is set at $3.3 million after he is indicted on securities fraud, drugs charges.
Frank Mickadeit: How A Civil Attorney Beat A Deputy DA (OCR)
Frank comments on the race for Superior Court Office 12.
Political Divide In Little Saigon Still Roiling (OCR)
Assemblyman Van Tran became a GOP hero for building a voter base, but his ongoing conflict with Supervisor Janet Nguyen leaves many scratching their heads.
Sports Complex Pondered For Newport, Costa Mesa (OCR)
Leaders discuss 10 acres of athletic fields on cities' shared western border.
Initiative Process Begins For Mission Viejo Zoning Measure (OCR)
Resident wants voter approval on city's general plan changes.
Community Steps Up To Keep Classes Small (OCR)
Irvine Public Schools Foundation reports $528,550 in donations for the school district - all of which will be fully matched by the city.
Freed Vietnamese Prisoner Tells His Story (OCR)
Nguyen Quoc Quan describes his ordeal to Rep. Sanchez as he tours the Capitol to thank his champions.
New Catholic Priests To Be Ordained Saturday (OCR)
New members of the priesthood will be ordained in a ceremony at Holy Family Cathedral.
Capitol Hill Folks Donate The Shirts Off Their Backs (OCR)
Rep. Loretta Sanchez joins in clothing drive compared to Orange County's Working Wardrobes effort.
Beek's Chances Are Slim (OCR)
Newport Beach activist Allan Beek smiled and shook opponent Bill Ficker's hand outside the courtroom Thursday afternoon and said he'd "rather be at a roast" than listen to Ficker's attorney lambaste him in court again.
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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...
After having spoken with a few people regarding Sandra Hutchens and looking into her past, I am convinced she would make a good interim Sheriff until the next election and is by far the best choice over Paul Walters.
By appointing her, it will “level the playing field” within the political circles in OC who will ALL be forced to start at ground zero in forming any relationship with her. This will eliminate any ability to manipulate the office of Sheriff for at least for the immediate future - and from what I’ve learned about her, most likely for the remainder of her term in that position as well
On the other hand, Paul Walters is too contected to a number of backroom players in Orange County and has already demonstrated a willingness to compromise professional ethics for personal gain - a trait all too familiar with Mike Carona who Walters endorsed and supported in return for verified, irrefutable personal gain.
I have no axe to grind with Paul, I know him personally and get along with him personally. However, again, as a 27 year resident of Santa Ana and as one who has been active in city politics there for many of those years, I believe I have a ethical responsibility to inform the Board of Supervisors and the voters of Orange County, Paul Walters is NOT who we want or need as Sheriff. It’s time for him to quitely retire and move on.
I don’t expect this Board to listen to me, but that’s my two cents for the record.
Semper Fi,
Tim
Posted this afternoon on OCRegister.com:
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/park-public-great-2061662-relations-million
After 6 years and $54 million, O.C.'s Great Park offers little
Critics want project put on fast track; developers say construction can't be rushed.
By SEAN EMERY and CAMERON BIRD
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER