Red County/OC Blog News Roundup -- October 19, 2007

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Deputies, County Report Progress -- OCR
Tentative pact includes changes in retirees' health care.

Day Laborers Plan March In Orange -- OCR
March planned at 8:30 a.m. today from Resource Center to 'newly formed day laborer corner.'

Santa Ana Getting Serious About Streetcars -- OCR
City officials think a downtown loop may be the ticket to new development.

Shuttle Goes From Train To Disney Resort Area -- OCR
Now there's hourly service from Anaheim Amtrak station to Disneyland, area hotels.

Frank Mickadeit: Aitkens Join Cunningham In Urell Support -- OCR
'I knew Cavallo when'

UCI Scientist Talks To Congress -- OCR
Panel examines climate change, reducing gas emissions.

OC Officials Detail Earlier 911 Hoax Calls -- LAT
Washington man is suspected of falsely reporting crimes in three other states before allegedly making a prank call that sent a SWAT team to a Lake Forest home.

South Coast Founder Not Worried About Predictions -- DP
South Coast Plaza founder Henry Segerstrom said Thursday that he expected brisk business at the Costa Mesa shopping center this holiday season.

Tapings OK For UCI Talks -- DP
Policy changes to allow recording of student groups’ events. Some say that previous speakers have spewed hate speech.

Former Costa Mesa Mayor Gets Ready For Another Round -- DP
Gary Monahan sets up campaign to start raising funds. Councilman Eric Bever may ally with and support him in the future.

Commentary: Questions From A Former Mayor To The Newport Beach City Council-- DP
John Heffernan poses some queries to the council.