Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:
New CUSD School District Chief Quits -- OCR and LAT
Dennis Smith says he will not take over as superintendent.
Op-Ed: Irvine's Living Wage Hypocrisy -- OCR
Howard Klein writes, "Irvine's council majority, like all "progressives," only exercise their compassion with the cheapest currency available – other people's money." Right on, Howard.
Symbolism Above Good Governance In Irvine -- OCR
The City Council majority's living-wage ordinance puts city taxpayers on the hook.
UCI Chief Meets Jewish Groups -- OCR and LAT
Chancellor encourages community involvement against incidents of perceived hate speech on campus.
Political Events Converge At UC Irvine -- DP
Three self-proclaimed former terrorists visited the Bren Events Center on Wednesday night to urge students to condemn Islamic fundamentalism, comparing America's modern enemies to the Nazis and calling on Muslims to take a stand against human rights abuses in the Middle East.
Anaheim Union On Rebound After Fiscal Trouble -- OCR
A Grand Jury report says the district is on the right track after mismanagement.
Interim Great Park CEO Named -- OCR
Assistant City Manager Sharon Landers will step in to manage the park until a permanent CEO is found.
Family Of Man Who Fell From Bridge Sues Everyone -- OCR
The family said the Santa Margarita Parkway Bridge poses unreasonable risk to motorists and pedestrians.
Newport Council Makes Decision On Group Homes -- DP
The Newport Beach City Council voted 6-0 Wednesday to continue a moratorium on new group homes but let the moratorium on new short-term rental permits expire. Councilman Keith Curry was absent.
That's Debatable: Railways In The Land Of Freeways -- DP
Sen. Tom Harman and Assemblymen Chuck DeVore and Van Tran on the Governor's proposed cut-backs in high-speed rail.
Alicia Robsinon's Political Landscape: Mile-High Celebration -- DP
Alicia cover the Newport-Mesa political waterfront.
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