Happy Halloween! Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:
Carona: 'I Will Be Completely Vindicated' -- OCR
Sheriff and wife meet the press, deny federal accusations
An Unsettling Portait Of 'America's Sheriff' -- LAT
The indictment alleges years of corruption, which Carona denies.
Frank Mickadeit: Hubris, Power Trip Led To Carona's Fall -- OCR
How Carona's fate is shaking out
Haidly: I Paid Carona -- DP
Corona del Mar businessman Don Haidl provided thousands of dollars in illegal payments to Orange County Sheriff Mike Carona in exchange for an assistant sheriff job and special treatment for his family and friends, according to an indictment unsealed on Tuesday.
Dana Parsons: What Hurts Is An Alleged Betrayal Right From The Start -- LAT
When Sheriff Michael S. Carona came to office, he seemed trustworthy. If his indictment is accurate, he was bad from day one.
I Mile Left To Seal Santiago Fire's Perimeter -- OCR
Firefighters working on steep and rocky terrain; fire is 80 percent contained.
Editorial: Lack Of Money Didn't Toughen Firefight -- OCR
Liberals are blowing smoke in claiming OCFA didn't have adequate funding
California Focus: Fires Will Spark Calls For More Taxes -- OCR
Disasters, along with crime and children, are politicians' favorite ploys
Settlement Close In Sexual Assault Suit -- DP
The young woman who testified against Greg Haidl, the son of a former Orange County assistant sheriff, in a well-publicized sexual assault trial has reached a tentative settlement in her civil lawsuit.
Housing Deal Near Disney Could Unravel -- OCR
A developer is suing a property owner over the site of a proposed housing project that Disney has fought.
Anaheim Resort Debate Set For Today -- OCR
Free forum at Cal State Fullerton to address development measures.
$27 Million May Go Toward City Hall -- DP
The Irvine Co. will give the city of Newport Beach $27 million to build a new city hall wherever it wants as part of a proposed new development agreement unveiled Tuesday night at a joint special City Council and Planning Commission session.
Legal Action May Be Taken Against Rehab Homes -- DP
Newport Beach City Council authorized its independent legal counsel Tuesday to take legal action against any rehab group homes that might be in violation of a moratorium on new homes in the city.
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