VIDEO: OC Law School Deans Weigh In On Political Free Speech
OCNewsChannel.com asked Deans Erwin Chemerinsky and John Eastman to share their thoughts about the US Supreme Court’s case, Citizens United v. FEC, “whether federal campaign finance laws apply to a critical film about Senator Hillary Clinton intended to be shown in theaters and on-demand to cable subscribers. After hearing argument, the Court ordered re-argument, to focus on the constitutionality of limiting corporations’ independent spending during campaigns for the Presidency and Congress.” (Source: SCOTUS WIKI)
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Maria “Gina” Natera-Armenta and her ultra running partner became separated and then lost after a routine run. Natera-Armenta said that she thought of her husband and favorite TV shows in order to stay alert and prepared to be rescued. After three days, she was found and brought to the hospital where she ate for the first time in 72 hours. WHOLE STORY AND VIDEO
After eating a $89 steak dinner at Geoffrey’s Restaurant in Malibu, Mitrice Richardson tried to leave without paying. Malibu police arrested the 24-year old Cal State Fullerton graduate and then released her around 1:30am on her own recognizance. Richardson has been missing ever since. Police and family members are still looking for her and an argument has begun about whether Richardson should have been allowed to leave the police station. WHOLE STORY
According to school officials, Laguna Hills High School began to translate their newsletter, “Hawk Happenings,” as a way to encourage parent involvement in their children’s education. They also site a California state education policy that if a school has more than 15% of families from a single language group, they are required to provide translation for the parents in that language. Critics believe that people utilizing the education system should learn English. WHOLE STORY
Following their investigation, the California Highway patrol has recommended a charge of manslaughter for the La Habra policewoman involved in fatal accident on the way to an emergency call. Questions remain as to whether her lights and siren were on at the time of the incident. WHOLE STORY
A state appeals court heard arguments regarding the legality of banning Medical Marijuana dispensaries in Orange County. Marijuana is an illegal substance under Federal Law but California Law has been passed to allow it’s use for medical use. Proponents of the ban do not want Marijuana being sold in their neighborhoods, opponents say legal dispensaries are better than the black market. WHOLE STORY
OC COMMENTARY – EDITORIAL – OPINION
BATTLE OF THE LAW SCHOOL DEANS: Chapman School of Law Dean, John Eastman hosts UCI Law School Dean, Erwin Chemerinsky as they face off for a constitutional debate at Chapman TONIGHT
OC Weekly’s Matt Coker voices concern about the OC Education Board’s decision to reject plans for a “Harvey Milk Day.” BLOG COMMENTARY
Red County’s Matt Cunningham lends his two cents to the conversation surrounding the 20,000 Acre Irvine Ranch Land Gift. BLOG COMMENTARY
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LAGUNA NIGUEL: Disney’s Monsters Inc. to be shown on big screen for FREE at Crown Valley Park Amphitheater MORE INFORMATION
