Saturday, June 18, 2005
O.C. Pension Shortfall Figure Soars
By David Reyes
Supervisors are surprised when a new study puts the problem at $1 billion greater than previous estimates. A recheck is ordered.
Tustin Hindu Center Helps Spread the Light
By Teresa Watanabe
The sanctuary and study, built in a converted warehouse, reflect the Chinmaya Mission's growth in Southern California.
Retail Site Sold in Westchester
By Roger Vincent
Irvine real estate firm Passco pays $95million for the Promenade at Howard Hughes Center.
Minuteman Flap Leads to Home Search
By Daniel Yi
A Garden Grove officer's $100 flashlight isn't found in the house of a woman who took part in the rowdy protest in May.
Businesses in Anaheim Get a Break
By Lomi Kriel
The city is waiving fees for new owners, hoping to boost its economy in the long run by bringing in jobs and investment.
Teens Burned in Chem Lab Fire
By David Haldane
Huntington Beach High School students are badly injured in a blaze on the last day of school. Surgeries are scheduled, and 'prayers are needed.'
IN BRIEF THE REGION / HUNTINGTON BEACH
Two Boys Badly Hurt in Chemistry Lab Blaze
Two Huntington Beach High School students were seriously burned Friday when a fire flared as they worked in a chemistry lab on the last day of school.
IN BRIEF ORANGE COUNTY / SANTA ANA
Grad at Wheel Held After Passenger Killed
A 16-year-old girl was killed and another teen arrested for felony drunk driving early Friday when their truck hit a guardrail after a night of celebration following a high school graduation.
IN BRIEF THE REGION / SANTA ANA
Driver, 18, Jailed in Fatal Crash After Grad Party
A high school graduation celebration left a 16-year-old girl dead and three other teens hurt when their 18-year-old driver veered his truck into a guardrail early Friday, California Highway Patrol officials said.
IN BRIEF ORANGE COUNTY / SANTA ANA
Judge Stock to Head Up O.C. Superior Court
Judges of the Orange County Superior Court elected a new presiding judge on Friday. She is Nancy Wieben Stock, assistant presiding judge since 2004, the court announced.