Red County/OC Blog News Roundup -- May 11, 2007

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Lawmakers' Action Worries Toll Road Builders -- OCR
A House committee votes to remove some legal protections for proposed Foothill South.

Op-Ed: Sanchez Betrayed OC On The Toll Road -- OCR
The Foothill South extension underwent years of environmental reviews. A column by OCBC President Lucy Dunn.

Decision Delayed On Homes Near Wetland -- OCR
The California Coastal Commission voted to put off a decision that would help determine the fate of a 50-acre swatch of land.

Engineer In China Case Convicted -- LAT and OCR
Chi Mak, who worked for an Anaheim company, conspired to pass sensitive military documents.

Toxic Candy Still Being Sold -- OCR
Tainted Mexican treats turn up in state, despite promises by manufacturers.

New Passport Checks Proposed -- OCR
Royce authors measure to use Interpol data base at ports of entry.

Dana Point Tax Bill Surprises Boat Owners -- OCR
Back use tax goes back to at least 2003.

'Daily Show' To Lampoon Disney's Dispute With City -- OCR (5/10/07)
Comedy television segment scheduled to air May 21.

San Clemente To Honor Late Mayor -- OCR
Memorial for Stephanie Dorey to be held on Saturday.

County Names Top 5 Teachers -- OCR
Students cheer as instructors surprised in class. Each gets $15,000 and chance at state Teacher of the Year.

Great Park CEO Retires -- OCR (5/10/07)
Marty Bryant has been on the job since January.

Report: Fix Mooring Policies -- DP
Newport Beach needs to overhaul the way it manages its 1,200 moorings and how much it charges for them, the Orange County Grand Jury said in a report issued Thursday.

Teachers React To Salary Pact -- DP
Teachers in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District expressed mixed feelings about the tentative agreement between the district and teachers union, with some praising the salary increase while others called it insufficient.

Pilots Prepare For Seat Of Your Pants Flying -- DP
As wildfires raged this week in Griffith Park in Los Angeles and on Catalina Island, local safety officials were working to be ready for an early fire season.

City Distributes Surveys On Rental-Facility Effects -- DP
Newport Beach officials are gathering opinions to help them draft new rules governing group homes and short-term rentals.

Proposed Trail Would Connect Existing Paths -- DP
Costa Mesa officials are considering a new bike trail that would run along the Paularino flood control channel and would connect existing bike trails on the east and west sides of the city.