Doubled salaries in Mission Viejo, no smoking in Redondo beach, and no recall for Arnie -- it's last links!
It's back to square one for Mike Jimenez, president of the California Correctional Peace Officers Assn. (photo at right), whose petition to recall Arnold Schwarzenegger has been rejected. LAT
Redondo Beach may ban smoking on the sand, in parks and open spaces. Daily Breeze
Cyber-bullying is all too common. The Homeroom
The Mission Viejo City Council doubles its pay. OC Register
A Rancho Cucamonga water district goes green. Daily Bulletin
Why "This American Life" is the place for financial news these days. Mark Lacter
No real estate qualms in Dubai, where the tallest real estate tower ever is in the works. Curbed LA
A Vietnam veteran from Forest Falls has launched a write-in congressional campaign. The Sun
Fruit fly treatment zone expanded. Press-Telegram
Sorry, pedestrians -- McCain is everywhere. LAist
The Bristol Hotel, for sale downtown, isn't for the faint of heart. Downtown News
The Foothill Cities Blog has been felled by a server malfunction but promises to return soon.
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