OC Blog News Roundup - June 11, 2008
Posted by: Jubal | 06/11/2008 8:24 AM
Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:Sandra Hutchens Is Named OC Sheriff (LAT and OCR)
Supervisors choose former L.A. sheriff's division chief to replace Michael S. Carona. She is the department's first female sheriff and the third female sheriff in California.
Editorial: Politics Prevails Over Experience (OCR)
OC sheriff: Lobbying by GOP women's group appears to have swung the vote to Sandra Hutchens.
Frank Mickadeit: New Sheriff Must Share Spotlight (OCR)
Political genius on display.
Help On The Way For Congested 55 Freeway? (OCR)
Newly signed bill kills requirement to maintain buffer between car-pool and other lanes, which could lead to extra lane for traffic.
Capistrano Superintendent Rejects, Then Accepts $28,0000 Raise (OCR)
District cites reduced staff cuts as part of A. Woodrow Carter's decision to accept pay increase he previously rejected.
Anaheim City School District Gets New Leader (OCR)
Jose Banda, from Oceanside, will take over from retiring Sandra Barry on July 1.
Calvert Wants OC To Get Federal Funds For Carrying The Nation's Freight (OCR)
The Corona Republican believes congestion on local roads is due to freight moving from Long Beach and Los Angeles ports.
Price Halts OC's Plans For Freeway Sign (OCR)
A monument pointing out the county's improvements to Interstate 5 is put on hold after officials balk at its cost.
Artificial Reef Taking Shape Off San Clemente (OCR)
Crews on barges start dumping rock to help create a 150-acre kelp-forest habitat for an abundant population of fish.
Restricted Area Off San Onofre Could Reopen (OCR)
It's a remnant from Unit 1, a deactivated nuclear reactor. Federal regulators invite public to learn more Wednesday at meeting in Dana Point.
Westiminster Could OK 5-Year Economic Plan (OCR)
Council Wednesday night expected to give blessing to document, which addresses key areas such as Little Saigon.
Costa Mesa Council Continues Public Safety Support (DP)
Police receive largest portion of budget; financial director says housing slump effects won't be felt until 2009.
District Eyes Cuts To Budget (DP)
Newport-Mesa faces about $3M in trims. The district is planning for an $11.4M drop in revenue for the next school year.
Newport Park Plans Still In Dispute (DP)
Sunset Ridge Park neighbors fear park will attract noise, crime; sports organizers say parents calmer now.
Mr. Ayer registered as a Republican to be electable in an interim election with no incumbents. He did...
I love Shirley Grindle's quote from the Times article:
"I'm elated. I'm just elated. She's not a part of the old-boys club," Grindle said. "I'm so glad we have someone in the Sheriff's Department who doesn't owe their job to anyone."
Um, Ms. Grindle: Hutchiens does owe her job to someone. Supervisors Moorlach, Bates, and Nguyen. Its not that she doesn't owe her job to anyone, its that she doesn't owe her job to people to you don't like.
What is with all the dishonest people in leadership positions in South Orange County -- especially in CUSD. CUSD's Superintendent Carter was obviously caught trying to cheat the children and taxpayers when he inserted a $410,000 "golden parachute" into the agreement he signed (an agreement never discussed or approved by the Board). He should have been fired on the spot! Is the D.A. conducting a criminal investigation of the Superintendent and Board President who signed the fraudulent contract?