Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:
Martin Wisckol's The Buzz: A Good Liberal Is Hard To Find -- OCR
Martin on the Chemerinsky affair.
Editorial: Say Yes To Industrial Hemp -- OCR
Governor should sign bill OKing it as a crop.
Memo Questions Plan To Cut OC Deputies' Pension -- LAT
After seeking legal advice that questions their success, supervisors slow their move to challenge the 2001 deal to increase retirement pay.
Workers May Pay For Own Pensions -- DP
As the political winds shift away from hefty retirement benefits for public employees, Newport Beach may boost the amount it gives the city’s largest employee union. But an important distinction — and likely the reason city officials agreed to the pension hike — is that employees themselves will pay for it.
OC's Regional Airport Wrestles With Success -- LAT
More passengers go through John Wayne than ever, stretching facilities to the limit. But expanding service will be a political dogfight.
Op-Ed: Educate Youngsters On Importance Of Constitution -- DP
Sen. Tom Harmn opines on the necessity for youth the be familiar with U.S. Constitution.
JROTC Cadets Bid Farewell To Founder -- OCR
Nearly 200 people gather in honor of Jim Fearns.
Angel Stadium Aims To Thwart Rats -- OCR
Auditor says disorganization, lack of accountability led to vermin violations, including citations for rats.
OC Firefighters Head To San Bernardino Blaze -- OCR
Five local strike teams and 30 fire engines involved.
Wireless Plan Heads To Council -- OCR
The suggestion to add cell towers in 13 city parks has sparked criticism from some residents.
Chapman University Growing Pains -- OCR
Chapman plans $80 million science center to provide laboratory space on increasingly cramped campus.
Surf City Considers Red Light Cameras -- OCR
City officials say the system could decrease costs and violations
Chemerinsky's back . . .
http://www.latimes.com/news/la-me-uci18sep18,1,1063236.story?ctrack=5&cset=t
Posted by: Meddlesome Nobody | September 17, 2007 at 12:40 PM