Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:
Latest Fire Updates -- OCR
The Reg posts breaking fire news on their homepage.
OC's Santiago Fire Rages -- LAT
A dozen homes burn and 2,200 are threatened by a wall of flames. Firefighters say help from the state could have prevented the devastation.
OC Breaking Fire News Blog -- LAT
Like it says.
Those Fleeing Fires Take Refuge In South OC -- LAT
They began arriving late Monday, people displaced by the San Diego County fires seeking refuge from the red flaming storm.
Frank Mickadeit: 'Diamonds and Rust' Of A Sort -- OCR
Frank reports on the evacuation scene.
Editorial: Firefighting Opportunities Lost -- OCR
Converted DC-10 tanker aids battle against flames, no thanks to government bureaucrats
Winds Ease, But Heat Rising -- OCR
Forecasters extend 'red flag' warning.
Cove Trails Closed -- DP
State park will remain off limits until red-flag air conditions are lifted. Newport-Mesa hotels fill to capacity with evacuees.
Last Thing On Their Minds Is Rest -- DP
Newport-Mesa stations work in 24-hour rotating shifts at the Santiago Fire.
Reporter's Notebook: Flames Hit Close To Home -- DP
Flames hit close to home.
Garden Grove Delays Decision On Fireworks Ban -- OCR
In Garden Grove, sides argue for, against a ban on the ballot.
Garden Grove Moves On After Wal-Mart Backs Out -- OCR
City Manager Matt Fertal says the old Pavilions site on Brookhurst Street needs an anchor store to draw more shoppers
Supervisors OK Contract With Deputies -- LAT and OCR
The pact allows for a raise of more than 12% over three years and reforms the medical benefit program.
Public Meeting To Focus On City Hall Ballot Measure -- DP
A public forum tonight will lay the first bricks for what could be a heated community debate over a February ballot measure that would require Newport Beach’s city hall to be built next to the city’s central library.
Voters To Consider Disney-Led Initiative -- OCR
The City Council decides on an election date for a ballot measure tied to housing in the resort area.
Tossed-Signatures Case Appealed -- OCR
The county Registrar of Voters tossed out 7,000 petition signatures in 2005, blocking an effort to oust the Capistrano Unified school board.
Prime Healthcare Renews Bid For Anaheim Hospital -- LAT
The Victorville company's first offer for the nonprofit was rejected by the attorney general as not in the public interest.
Groups Propose Redistricting Plan For State Lawmakers -- LAT
The proposal would take the power of drawing state Senate and Assembly districts away from lawmakers.
Frank Mickadeit: There For Buck Or For Huckabee? -- OCR (10/24/07)
Courting West Coast votes for a Southerner.
Irvine Works Toward Approval Of IBC Project -- OCR
Irvine council studies a $74 million proposal to add parks, a trail, bridges, a library and a community center to the business-residential area near John Wayne Airport.
Garden Grove Students Fight To Keep Family In U.S. -- OCR
Tam Tran talks about dealing with the ICE and keeping the DREAM Act alive.
Newport Requests Flouride Delay -- DP
Concerns surfaced that the water district had offered no data showing benefits over health risks of adding element to H20.
Kudos to the Register for posting concise and informative bulletins on their front page for the duration of the fire!
Posted by: SoCo Gal | October 24, 2007 at 09:54 AM
The Santiago Canyon fires are devastating. I almost lost my home in Anaheim Hills on Old Bridge Road back in the 80's. I have been a fire damage contractor and helped rebuild Villa Park and Anaheim Hills back in the 80's. I want to help you with your insurance claims. If you were hurt in the recent fires feel free to call me and discuss setting up a fire insurance claims. Paul Ehline (760) 333-3312
Posted by: Santiago Canyon Fire Reconstruction | October 26, 2007 at 09:54 PM