Red County/OC Blog News Roundup -- November 23, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving! Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Tax Group Proud Of November Ballot Successes -- OCR
Leader says more work needed to fight what he calls bad bond measures, unfunded pensions.

Pro-Pledge Of Allegiance OCC Student Leader Resigns -- DP
After controversial vote, trustee fought to keep saying flag salute at meetings and tipped off reporters to the decision.

End Of The World For Santa Ana Store -- OCR
United Nations store will close after Christmas, ending more than 40 years bringing the world to Orange County.

Mayor Pulido Puts Meetings Back On TV -- OCR
Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido has asked the city to televise both Council meetings held each month.

Crime Reports Suggest Increase In Violence -- OCR
Numbers for O.C.'s larger cities also show drop in thefts from year-ago period.

Military Dads Get Pint-Sized Peeks -- OCR
A Los Alamitos ultrasound clinic offers free scans in order to connect servicemen overseas with their babies' development.

Costa Mesa Mobile Home Park To Be Vacated -- OCR
Residents want more compensation from owner, but Costa Mesa commends him for paying more than state law requires.

A River Runs Through Us -- OC Weekly
Patrick Mitchell tells the story of the Santa Ana River