Red County/OC Blog News Roundup -- Sept. 22, 2007

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Hit-and-run suspect out of jail -- OCR and LAT
Ana Maria Torres, 73, is free on bond today after she was arrested Thursday on suspicion of fatal hit-and-run of 89-year-old Jessie Pound.

O.C. investors accuse fundraiser Hsu of fraud -- LAT
Suit says ex-fugitive bilked group out of $23 million and required political donations to Democrats.

Finding forgiveness instead of vengeance -- LAT
Lori Haigh has a change of heart toward the priest she says 25 years ago ignored her cries of abuse by another clergyman.

Accused masseuse convicted before -- DP
A Newport Beach massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting a client during a massage session has prior sexual battery convictions in Orange County, police said Friday as they asked other alleged victims to come forward.

Pests killing trees in Huntington Beach parks -- OCR
Hundreds of dead and dying trees set to be uprooted by city crews.

O.C. project delays may be tied to housing slump -- LAT
Homes at Irvine's Great Park and Anaheim's A-Town development are being held up.

Schools plan for crowds -- OCR
Districts sort through alternatives in case new urban housing developments flood campuses with students

Homes in technical quagmire -- DP
Newport Beach is inching toward adopting tougher rules to govern a wide variety of group homes, with the planning commission’s approval this week of revised rules the City Council shall see in November.

Visiting hours again allowed at 2 O.C. jails -- OCR
Two facilities had been locked down since Sept. 14 after gang altercation.

Man wounded in Fullerton shooting -- OCR
Friday night attack near Garnet Lane Apartments may have been gang-related, police say.

O.C. chairman ranks 23rd on Forbes 400 richest list -- DP
Which of the following three men commands the most capital: music industry tycoon David Geffen, “Star Wars” visionary George Lucas or Newport Beach philanthropist Donald Bren?