Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:
Judge Orders Martin Petitions Counted -- OCR and LAT
If 2,300 signatures are verified, an Anaheim Union special election could be forced to pick trustee's replacement.
Moorlach Asks For Street's Powers To Be Stripped -- OCR
County supervisor also wants 14 key employees removed the treasurer's supervision; board will take up the plan on Tuesday.
Alicia Robinson's The Political Landscape: DeVore Wants Support -- DP
As he continues to push for new nuclear plants in California, Newport Beach Assemblyman Chuck DeVore will have some hand-shaking and baby-kissing to do this weekend.
Angels Dispute Housing Plan -- OCR
A developer proposed residences within project next to Angel Stadium, but Angels owner Arte Moreno may not allow them.
Huntington Beach May Mandate Neutering Of Dogs -- LAT
The city's controversial plan would also require implanted microchips.
Bishop Tod Brown Must Testify About Sex Abuse -- OCR
He's never spoken under oath before about such cases, lawyers say.
Status Of Orange County Lawmakers' Bills -- OCR
See how they're doing...or not doing.
3,187 Still Without Electricity -- OCR and LAT
Some have been without power for more than 40 hours, while neighbors' electricity is up and running.
Fountain Valley Council OKs Hospital Expansion -- OCR
Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center can now do renovations including 6-story patient care pavilion.
Los Alamitos City Manager Loses Her Job -- OCR
The City Council authorizes a separation of Luci Romero Serlet from her job.
New PBS Station Has OC Flair -- DP
OC Channel has news ticker, traffic cam views, sports coverage, entertainment from various entities in Orange County.
Immigration Officials Put Detainers On 52 People -- DP
Federal immigration officials placed detainers on 52 people at the Costa Mesa jail in August, the same number as in July, officials said.
Theatre Receives Full Approval To Renovate -- DP
The Balboa Performing Arts Theater got the go-ahead Wednesday from the California Coastal Commission to renovate and expand its theater at 707 E. Balboa Blvd.
Veto Threat Puts Bill On Port Container Fees On Hold -- LAT
A $60 charge on each loaded container, opposed by the retail industry, would fund projects to cut air pollution, traffic jams.
We lost Luciano Pavarotti last evening. His was a voice and a presence for the ages. I last saw him perform at the Hollywood Bowl in September of 2005; an ethereal experience I still savor. We are blessed to have his splendid recordings through the modern miracle of technology.
One could almost hear God in his voice. May he rest in peace and may his family find comfort.
Posted by: Long-time politico | September 06, 2007 at 11:14 AM
Yes, L-tp, the greatest singer since Caruso - maybe ever. His voice was without peer among his contemporaries.
Posted by: redperegrine | September 06, 2007 at 11:41 AM