Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:
Martin Wisckol's The Buzz: The Governor's Airstream -- OCR
Schwarzenegger's popularity could play a role in the 34th state Senate race.
Measuring "M" In OC -- OCR
A detailed look at the half-cent sales tax's effect on road projects, street upkeep.
Editorial: Here, There And Everywhere -- OCR
The Editorial Board's recommendations on local ballot measures across Orange County.
Dodging Reform -- OCR
How the Caltrans bureaucracy waits out and ignores efforts to clean up and sell off land that was bought but never used for highway projects.
Local Control Sought -- OCR
Orange County leaders will seek power to force Caltrans to clean up properties and sell land.
State Agency Defends Caltrans -- OCR
Prepared statement from Secretary of the California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, Sunne Wright McPeak. Caltrans reports to this state agency.
Expansion In The Works For St. Norbert Catholic Church -- OCR
St. Norbert Catholic Church in Orange will start construction in spring on a center for families.
Tobacco Sales On Santa Ana City Council's Agenda -- OCR
Santa Ana's City Council tonight will consider licensing retailers in an effort to curtail youth smoking.
Celtic Fiddle Competition In Newport Beach Highlights Talent -- OCR
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Damaging Waterflows To Be Diverted From Wildlife Sanctuary -- OCR
Excess runoff from Dove Canyon will be captured and used for irrigation.
Shorecliffs Case Gets Day In Court -- OCR
Judge to hear arguments today on second-story construction referendum.
Frank Mickadeit: Showdown Tomorrow Over Newport Beach Trail -- OCR
Frank follow's the continuing saga.
Campaign Flier Criticized -- OCR
Mailer supporting Newport general plan update purports to protect a previous ballot initiative that limits growth.
Suspended Lawman's Wait For Resolution Stretches To 4 Months -- LAT
Lt. Bill Hunt was placed on leave after running against O.C. Sheriff Michael S. Carona.
City's Rising Salaries Under Scrutiny -- DP
Former Newport Beach City Councilman John Heffernan is kicking himself for not looking more closely at city employee salaries when he was an elected official.
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