Red County/OC Blog News Roundup -- May 8, 2007

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Former Assemblyman Gil Ferguson Dies -- OCR and DP
Former Assemblyman Gil Ferguson, a straight-talking hero to many conservatives and critic of the Republican establishment, died Sunday night at Hoag Hospital of complications related to leukemia. The Newport Beach resident was 84.

Gypsum Fire That Blazed Through 140 Acres Is 60% Contained -- OCR
No homes are threatened in Yorba Linda area from a fire accidentally ignited by a Caltrans crew. Roads reopened today.

The Man Who Would Be Reagan Doesn't Wow 'Em -- Townhall.com
Veteran reporter and columnist Bob Novak's take on Fred Thompson's speech to the Lincoln Club of Orange County.

Court Orders Cooling Period For Bus Driver Strike -- OCR
A bus strike could leave more than 200,000 riders stranded and affect businesses across the county.

Proponents Take Steps To Get Newport Beach City Hall Issue On Ballot -- DP and OCR
Proponents of building a city hall next to Newport Beach's central library on Monday filed papers to get the issue on the February ballot.

Frank Mickadeit: Only Friday Night Scoop - His Height -- OCR
Frank writes about the Lincoln Club dinner with Fred Thompson.

Fullerton Officials Look TO Halt Excessive Partying -- OCR
Like the headline says.

Downgraded OC Spy Case Goes To Jury -- OCR
Officials once said they had broken a major Chinese espionage ring. But it has morphed into an export-law prosecution.

Daigle Pushes Council To Take Stance On Golf Course -- OCR
The Newport Beach City Council will decide tonight whether to take a position against any changes to the use of the back nine holes at the Newport Beach Golf Course, which could become parking or some other auxiliary use for John Wayne Airport.

Comments

[redperegrine]

"Fullerton officials look to halt excessive partying"

33 years of downtown redevelopment at work. Much remains to be done.