Schwarzenegger vetoes voting bill (Register) Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed Assemblyman Tom Umberg’s popular-vote bill. Now Umberg can go back to being irrelevant!
Governor’s veto of KOCE bill surprises few (Register) Legislation would have allowed sale of O.C. public TV station to its foundation.
Police, immigration dominate debate (Daily Pilot) The need for more police officers and how to handle illegal immigration are becoming usual topics in this year’s Costa Mesa City Council election.
Cue Card Bandit strikes again in Orange County (Register) The Cue Card Bandit on Saturday robbed his 11th bank in Orange County in the past month, the FBI said.
Many defibrillator installations, little expertise (Register) Very few OC residents know how to use these lifesaving devices.
Transforming a megachurch (Register) A generation looking for meaning enlists in Rick Warren’s missionary program.
Housing’s Hail Mary (Register) Many are turning to St. Joseph, believed to be the patron saint for home-seekers, for help finding a buyer in the current market slump.
A bond beyond borders (Times) This rare fraternity has revolutionized Mexican cinema and become a force in Hollywood.
Freed Activist Is Seen as a Hero (Times) Released by Vietnam, Cong Thanh Do is back in the U.S. and working for the freedom of other members of his anti-communist group.
Newport-Mesa Unified Gets $2.5-Million Gift (Times) The Irvine Co. has donated $2.5 million to improve science education in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, the company announced. The gift will enable the district to hire additional teachers over the next decade.
Building a better project (Register) Stricter standards and improved technology have increased the amount of work that goes into building a residential property.
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As Vote Nears, Schwarzenegger Surges Ahead (Times) Survey finds Republican governor leading Democratic challenger Angelides 50% to 33%. Most see the incumbent as a stronger leader.
Pastors Guiding Voters to GOP (Times) The Christian right seeks out members who might not go to the polls. The focus is issues, but some leaders don’t oppose endorsement.
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Foley-Page E-Mails Not News to GOP (Times) WASHINGTON
I wonder if Tom Umberg knows where Carol Rudat really lives, If you know what I mean!
I wonder if Lynn Daucher does you know what i really mean?