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OC Blog News Roundup - October 3, 2008

Posted by: Jubal | 10/03/2008 10:08 AM

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Potential Carona Jurors Pick Up Questionnaires Today (OCR and LAT)
Individuals will be asked whether they know of public corruption case against ex-sheriff.

Fate Of OC Toll Road To Be Decided By Bush Appointee (OCR)
With public comment period closed, federal officials have begun compiling tens of thousands of written opinions. A Bush appointee will decide by Jan. 7 whether to overturn a state agency's decision.

OC Church Targeted In Complaints To IRS About Candidate Endorsements (LAT)
A group for separation of church and state files against seven parishes, including First Southern Baptist of Buena Park, after pastors endorsed presidential hopefuls or gave political sermons.

Hotel Rooms Near Disneyland On The Rise (OCR)
Council approves plan for a Springhill Suites Marriott, increasing number of hotel rooms in resort district area to about 15,600.

OC House Races: Where Candidates Stand On Rescue Bill (OCR)
Most of the challengers to Orange County congressional delegation's re-election would have voted differently than their rivals on Monday's financial bailout bill. And most of them would have voted "no".

Fresh & Easy Says 'No' OC Union (OCR)
The U.K.-based food retailer says Huntington Beach employees can take their union request to a vote with the local labor board.

New Parish Center To Serve Growing And Diverse Community (OCR)
St. Nicholas in Laguna Hills begins $4.5 million project.

Feds Seize Billionaire Nicholas' Gulfstream Jet (OCR)
Federal agents have seized a Gulfstream G-IV jet belonging to billionaire Henry T. Nicholas, contending it was used to transport drugs.

Should Mission Viejo Councilmembers Double Their Salaries? (OCR)
Why not?

Credit Crunch? Irvine Builder's Loan Extended (OCR)
The developer of the Brightwater housing project overlooking the Bolsa Chica wetlands said its lender agreed to extend its $210 million credit accounts, although at a slightly higher cost.

Who's Getting Freebie Playoff Seats? (OCR)
Charities taking kids to the playoffs with freebies! The horror! The horror!

Capistrano District Lawyer Has Run Afoul Of Open-Meeting Laws (OCR)
Spencer Covert, brought in to ensure school board followed Brown Act, has had run-ins with judges over advice.

City Hall Designers Observe Rules (DP)
Their plans take into account Newport's stewardship of its ocean views. But some building features may stand taller.

Senior Center To Host Candidates Forum (DP)
The Corona del Mar Resident's Assn. will sponsor a Newport Beach City Council candidates forum from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 13.

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