Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:
UCI Chancellor Apologizes -- OCR and LAT
Says he learned a "painful lesson" in the wake of the incident dubbed "Chemerinskygate."
Drake Censure Uncertain -- DP
UC Irvine Chancellor Michael Drake’s apology Thursday appeared to placate faculty, who backed off a no-confidence vote.
Editorial: Bump In The Road Toward The Right Destination -- OCR
Board should press on fighting to undo retroactive pension spike for retired deputies.
Recall Efforts Against Rocco Delayed -- OCR
Recall group pushes back timetable to June ballot; take on our online poll.
'Coward Loses Faith In His Bishop -- OCR
A week that rocked the church
Jail Lockdown Continues -- OCR
Gang tensions cause of lockdown of Theo Lacy Facility in Orange and Men's Central Jail in Santa Ana, officials say.
Lockdown To Be Lifted After Gang Fight In OC Jails -- LAT
Inmate privileges are expected to be restored, a week after a gang fight at a facility in Orange.
Snoop Dogg To Do Community Service -- OCR, LAT and DP
The rapper and actor was ordered to perform 160 hours of community service.
Orange County To Get New Area Code -- LAT and DP
Residents soon will be dialing 657. The Public Utilities Commission voted to create an overlay in the 714.
Water Agency To Flouridate -- OCR
Chemical credited with preventing tooth decay will be added to about half O.C.'s supplies.
Park To Feature Wildlife, Streams -- DP
A 17-acre swath of the now-bare northwest end of Fairview Park, where a cattle drive kicked up the dust in July, will become home to trickling streams, a pond and various Southern Californian plants.
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