Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:
Martin Wisckol's Total Buzz: Bates Drops Suit Over Mexican ID Mailer -- OCR
It remains to be seen whether opponent DeYoung will continue using the controversial image. OC Blog reported this item on June 21 -- but better late than never from the OCR.
Fleming's Son Hired By District Contractor -- OCR
Plumbing firm with $7.3 million in CUSD work gave superintendent’s son a job.
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus -- OCR
Officials urge caution after the discovery is confirmed in Orange County.
Fair Camping Ban Could Keep Farmers, Animals At Home -- OCR
Goat and sheep farmers feeling pinch of off-site motel prices.
Gilchrist Angels Back Mansoor For Re-Election -- OCR
Mansoor, Leece also get endorsement from Rohrabacher in council bids
On A Wave Of Excitement -- OCR
Crowd of 105,000 lines shore, Huntington Beach Pier on Surfing Open's final day.
Neighbors Pitch In For Homecoming -- OCR
San Clemente house is being renovated to accommodate Carol Daniel, who is confined to a wheelchair after being struck by a hit-and-run driver.
AVCA Baord Member Ready To Resign -- OCR
Ataa Elnaccash expects to leave when escrow is closed on his home in August.
Head Of Freedom Communications Lays Plans -- OCBJ
Scott Flanders, chief executive of Irvine-based Freedom Communications Inc., is getting to know Orange County well. And not from behind a desk in an air-conditioned office.
OC Wetlands Finally To Reunite With The Sea -- LAT
For Bolsa Chica's advocates, it's a dream decades in the making. Large home developments were once planned for the site.
OC Supervisors Take Aim AT Term Limits -- LAT
A proposed ballot measure would ask voters to allow them the possibility of serving three four-year terms instead of two.
Former Mayor Seeks A Return To Reason -- DP
There is life after politics for former Costa Mesa Mayor Joe Erickson.
Condo Projects Work Begun -- DP
Construction has begun for a 145-unit condominium project, the first in Costa Mesa's downtown redevelopment area to combine upscale units with affordable housing.
A Home On The Range Just Got More Expensive -- DP (7/30/06)
Chuck DeVore's new bill ensures state employees will have to pay private-sector home, rent prices.