Red County/OC Blog News Roundup -- April 30, 2007

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Immigration Rallies Called To Mark May 1 -- OCR
A coalition of local immigrant rights groups will rally for a plan to legalize undocumented immigrants. Border control activists are calling for a counter-protest.

Tapping The GOP ATM Machine -- OCR
Republican presidential frontrunners battling for O.C. backing.

Martin Wisckol's The Buzz: Mixed Messages -- OCR
Former senator John Edwards shows his potential for moving up in presidential polling

Hundreds Flock To Citizenship Sign-Up -- OCR
Assemblyman Jose Solorio's event draws a crowd.

Anaheim District Looks Into Funding For Aging Campuses -- OCR
Redevelopment income is the main way to come up with the money.

Start Of Something Big -- OCR
Ang;icans re-enact crossplanting near Jamestown 400 years ago.

On The Road With Nemo -- OCR
Nemo Dream Mobile to promote June 11 opening of Finding Nemo submarine attraction.

OC Deputies Seek Would-Be Kidnapper -- LAT and OCR
Relatives of a 10-year-old girl with Down syndrome stop a man from leading her out of a park in Fountain Valley.

Newport Keeps Charm While Progressing -- DP
Newport Beach and Costa Mesa mayors have cited mixed-use zoning as playing a major role in the future of their cities, but at a recent Urban Land Institute forum, Newport Beach Mayor Steve Rosansky told a group of public figures and developers that mixed-use zoning has the potential to cause problems if it's not planned properly.

The Right Type Of Play -- DP
After several years of complaints about organized sports in Paularino Park, Costa Mesa city leaders are taking a look at all parks and what activities are appropriate based on each park's size.