OC NEWS
Some guests at the Magic Kingdom have complained about cigarette smoke from a designated smoking area drifting towards a ride line. A Disneyland spokesperson says they have received no complaints. WHOLE STORY
Newport Beach is considering taking out the fire pits from the beaches. City officials cite public safety, health and trash concerns. Removing the fire rings could cause problems with the California Coastal Commission. WHOLE STORY
State Farm Insurance sued Stacy A. Calderon of Placentia for a three car accident in Fresno. Calderon had never been to Fresno. The problem? She has the same name as a woman involved in the accident. WHOLE STORY
A jury convicted white supremacist and Costa Mesa native Billy Joe Johnson, 46, of murder at Orange County Superior Court. Johnson was found guilty of killing fellow white supremacist gang member Scott Miller in 2002. The Orange County District Attorney’s office will ask for the death penalty. WHOLE STORY
The walls of the new 4th District Court of Appeals building in Santa Ana is draped with student paintings. One mural that graces the building highlights a landmark Orange County court case — Westminster v. Mendez. The ruling in this 1947 case ended segregated schools for Hispanic children. WHOLE STORY
OC SPORTS
The American League Championship Series between the Angels and Yankees begins tomorrow night in New York. Angels outfielder Bobby Abreu and Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira switched uniforms during the offseason and will face their former teams. WHOLE STORY
The college basketball season is about a month away but competition has already begun at the Big West Media Day yesterday. Men’s and women’s coaches from five Big West schools competed in a cookoff at the ESPN Zone in Anaheim. UCI, Cal State Fullerton, Long Beach State, UC Riverside and Cal State Northridge participated in the Big West Cookoff Challenge. WHOLE STORY
Chris Pronger is now a Philadelphia Flyer but he spent the past three seasons playing for the Anaheim Ducks. Even though he has been a Flyer for a few months, he sees a difference between Philly and Anaheim sports fans. WHOLE STORY
OC COMMENTARY-EDITORIAL-OPINION
PR Executive Hilary Kaye loves baseball and business. She outlines the similarities between the two. WHOLE STORY
Caryn Swark gives tips on how to throw a great stress-free Halloween party for adults and kids. WHOLE STORY
