OC NEWS
Jose Solorio, OC Assemblyman, has written a letter to Gov. Schwarzennegger in another attempt to get the OC Fairgrounds off the “for sale” list. He has also written a bill to repeal the law that opened the sale to begin with. WHOLE STORY
The commitment of a grand juror is almost full-time for one year. OC residents chosen for the position need not have a college degree but, even with high unemployment, the $50 per day job is not desirable enough. WHOLE STORY
The United Labor Agency of Orange County had $25,000 worth of donated toys and 20,000 pounds of food stolen over the Thanksgiving holiday. While police attempt to find the culprit, the agency needs many donations, and fast. WHOLE STORY (SEE “Ways to Give” to help)
On Friday, December 11, the Metrolink Board of Directors will discuss ways of saving money for Metrolink. One option is to suspend all weekend service to Orange County. Officials originally proposed a fare hike that has been controversial, so, they are working on coming up with other options. Members of the public are welcome at all Board meetings. WHOLE STORY
Coastal Kids Pediatric Medical Group has received a large amount of the Swine Flu vaccine and, to help stem the outbreak in Orange County, the group has determined to share the vaccine with as many children as possible …patients or not. WHOLE STORY
OC PROFILE
After his 830th victory coaching the Mater Dei Monarch’s, Gary McKnight was declared the winningest coach in the history of the CIF SS. VIDEO
25 WAYS TO GIVE
United Labor Agency of Orange County: Donations may be sent to 13252 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 101, Garden Grove, CA 92843. The agency is mostly looking for donations of food and toys before Christmas. Information: 714-740-0948 or e-mail ulaoc@aol.com. After a massive burglary that led to more than $100,000 worth of stolen food, toys and other gifts for less fortunate families, this agency is struggling to recoup as much as possible by Christmas, in order to fulfill promises made to their participating families.
