OC Blog News Roundup -- July 18, 2008
Posted by: Jubal | 07/18/2008 9:25 AM
Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:FBI Questions Witness In Carona Probe About LA County Undersheriff (LAT)
Undersheriff Larry Waldie admits accepting a used car from the key informant in the probe of former Orange County sheriff, but says he didn't believe that he had to report it.
Editorial: Kids Commission Knows Value Of A Buck (OCR)
Tobacco-tax money does more good by staying under local control
Huntington Beach Democrat Raises More Funds Than Rohrabacher In Six-Month Period (LAT)
The race is still far from close, but Debbie Cook's money-raising provides her a glimmer of hope for unseating the incumbent in the heavily GOP 46th District.
Controversial Trustee Rocco Eyes Santa Ana Council (OCR)
Colorful politician often spends meeting time espousing conspiracies.
Assualt Charges Against little Saigon Protester Settled (OCR)
Trong Doan, 59, pays $500 fine in connection with charge that he shoved reporter during protest outside Nguoi Viet News.
Ex-OC Democratic Activist Accused Of Posing As Lawyer (OCR)
Court documents show that Howard O. Kieffer lied in his application to practice in federal court. State and federal prosecutors are investigating.
Brea Might Raise Sales Tax (OCR)
City officials have taken steps to possibly stick a proposed increase on the November ballot.
Irvine's Election Season Begins (OCR)
Candidates have until early August to file papers for mayor, council.
Anti-Illegal Fireworks Campaign A Success in Garden Grove, Officials Say (OCR)
Fire marshal says fireworks citations were down 57% this year.
San Clemente Selects Target's $17.85 Million Offer For Property (OCR)
City had 41 offers for 9-acre site near entrance of Talega.
Hot Air (OC Weekly)
Amid much hoopla and speechifying, not much great happening with the Great Park
Two Seats Open For Lake Forest City Council (OCR)
Registered voters may nominate through Aug. 8
LA TImes Editor Russ Stanton Addresses OC Press Club (OC Weekly)
Gustavo gives a blow-by-blow of Stanton's speech.
Locals Consider Premiums Unfair (DP)
Homeowners frown at flood insurance, which protects them from river overflow, because they say they don't need it.
Costa Mesa Partners With group For Fair Housing (DP)
Fair Housing Foundation replaces former group to provide workshops and help resolve issues among renters and landlords.
Ladera Residents Uneasy About Eas-West Connector Road Idea (OCR)
Take our poll. 'It's a concept,' says OCTA official.
Mater Dei Player Hurt In Fight 'Doesn't Know What Happened' (OCR)
Coaches and players at other schools say on-the-field confrontations aren't always bad - but this one crossed line.
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Daily News Roundup - 2008
It's good to hear that the City of Costa Mesa pulled their contract with the Fair Housing Council Corporation of OC which has just been sued by their former CEO for Racial Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation and 11 more charges. This organization has been running wreckless OC landlords, myself included.
You can read about it at stategonecrazy.com
Daniel Bader
Several new articles are now on the Irvine Tatter at www.irvinetattler.com.
"The Day Agran Was Censured" looks back at October 13, 2000, the day councilman Larry Agran was censured by his council colleagues for leaking to the press a flawed document with overly optimistic projects about the financial viability of the Great Park. The Irvine Tattler has obtained an audio copy of the meeting; although it runs nearly three hours, it's well worth the listen.
"Agran's Secrecy Ordinance" examines Agran's proposal to place a measure on the November ballot that could be used to circumvent the state's Public Records Act. City Hall would be allowed to deny you access to any document ruled as containing "private information" although state law says otherwise.
"Krom: You Don't Pay for City Services" shows you a video clip from the June 24 council meeting where Mayor Beth Krom insisted that city services come for free, you don't pay taxes for them.
"Gallinger: Enough is Enough" features a video clip of the Irvine lawyer who set up an independent committee to launder money from a Democratic Party fund into the Measure H campaign to smear councilwoman Christina Shea. In the video, Gallinger makes a long list of accusations about Shea, councilman Steven Choi and the Irvine Tattler.
As always, your interest in Irvine politics is greatly appreciated.
Stephen Smith
Publisher, IrvineTattler.com
Undersheriff Larry Waldie admits accepting a used car from the key informant in the probe of former Orange County sheriff, but says he didn't believe that he had to report it.
The race is still far from close, but Debbie Cook's money-raising provides her a glimmer of hope for unseating the incumbent in the heavily GOP 46th District.