Talks continue (for now)

Still no agreement, but some hopeful signs from the O.C. bus strike front:

Orange County Transportation Authority officials say they will restore service on two more bus lines beginning Monday, but they remain hopeful an agreement can be reached with striking drivers. Negotiators for both sides have been meeting for about 26 hours, and talks are expected to continue for about another hour or so. If no agreement is reached by then, negotiators will take a break until tomorrow. OCTA officials also say they plan to hire 15 replacement drivers, but it will take about three weeks to get them fully trained. (CNS)