Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:
Alicia Robinson's The Political Landscape: A Boost From The General -- DP
First it was Esquire magazine, now Democratic Congressional candidate Jim Brandt has racked up an endorsement from Wesley Clark, a retired four-star U.S. Army general and 2004 presidential candidate.
Trash Hauler, Union Talk -- OCR
Taormina officials, Teamsters review the issues.
CUSD Trustee Leads Money Race -- OCR
John Casabianca has raised more funds than nine competitors vying for a board seat.
City Offer Was Quid Pro Quo, Company Says -- OCR
But Yorba Linda officials deny the developer was told to fight a campaign or lose out on a contract
extension.
Carona Proposes Demoting Campaign Rival -- OCR
Hunt: 'It's political retribution.' Cry us a river, Bill.
The Irvine Paradox -- OCR
The GOP has a big edge in voter registration, but Democrats are expected to retain control of the City Council.
Iconix Buys Ocean Pacific -- OCR
After two years of ownership, Warnaco sells the 35-year-old surf brand based in Irvine.
Sizing Up The Ads In Newport Beach -- OCR
OCR analysis of anti-Measure V mailer.
Anaheim Council Hopeful Changes Parties -- OCR and LAT
An Anaheim candidate called 'extremist' by an ex-GOP chief turns Democrat.
Frank Mickadeit: Here's Why We Need More Info On Judges -- OCR
The last in a valuable series on articles on how we elect judges from with in a vacuum of information.
Wrongly Convicted Man Is Free, And Out Of State -- LAT
He says he's been scared straight by the experience of 10 months in prison, and he's left town to start fresh.
On This Issue, OC Goes Slightly Global -- LAT
Allan Mansoor's targeting of the undocumented in Costa Mesa means he's attracting donations from out of town.
Dana Parsons: OC Justice System Fails...Again -- LAT
Cops, prosecutors and judge dropped the ball and helped send an innocent man to prison. This time they can't plead ignorance.
School Board Choice Is Shuffle Or Stay -- DP
A Sacramento veteran. A community activist. Two mothers whose children graduated from the same high school — albeit three decades apart.
3rd Try The Charm Or Incumbent Muscle? -- DP
The District 5 council race in Newport Beach is a face-off between Ed Selich, who was appointed to the seat in 2005, and Robert Schoonmaker, who is making his third try at winning a council seat.
Decision Is To Change Guard Or Keep Incumbent -- DP
The Daily Pilot asked the two candidates for Newport Beach's District 5 council seat three questions about their qualifications and city issues. Here are the questions and their responses.
The Bell Curve: Humor, Candor Froom School Board Hopeful -- DP
Joseph Bell writes about Newport-Mesa School Board candidate Sandy Asper.
Where's Tim Whitacre on the Bill Hunt demotion?
Posted by: Dave Swanson | November 02, 2006 at 11:18 PM