Opinion: In the papers, July 10, 2008

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Long Beach Press-Telegram:

ExpressJet will leave L.B.
By Joe Stevens

L.B. mayor to seek $570 million bond
By Paul Eakins

Los Angeles Times:

Aerial tanker deal is voided
In a blow to Northrop and the state, Gates calls for new bids and takes the matter out of the Air Force’s hands.
By Peter Spiegel

Allstate is ordered to cut homeowner rates 28.5%
California’s insurance chief rejects the firm’s request for an increase. Instead, policyholders will save about $250.
By Marc Lifsher

Calculating a new age for algebra
California mandates testing of every eight-grader. Critics say the plan’s time fram is unrealistic.
By Howard Blume
Bonus: Editorial board on algebra

The Onion:

Bill Clinton Sadly Folds First Lady Dress Back Into Box

Special Ops Veteran Slips Back Into Family Undetected

Metromix:

Gaming Geekdom!
Street Fighter IV Resident Evil 5 Final Fantasy XIII
...and more new game previews

Los Tiempos de Nueva York:

Senate Approves Bill to Broaden Wiretap Powers
The Senate approved a bill expanding the government’s surveillance powers, and granted immunity for phone companies that cooperated in the wiretapping program.
By Eric Lichtblau

OUR TOWNS
Build a Wiffle Ball Field and Lawyers Will Come
In Greenwich, Conn., a lot that teenagers cleared for Wiffle ball brought out angry neighbors and police.
By Peter Applebome

Daily News:

Hahn says unaware of kickbacks
‘Pay to play’: Ex-mayor testifies in scandal case involving former commissioner
By Beth Barrett

Anti-gang tax taking its hits
Provision for yearly increases dropped when reaction is swift, strong
By Rick Orlov

Financial Times:

Total steps back from Iran
Victory for US efforts to isolate Tehran
Retaliation warning as missiles are test-fired
By Carola Hoyos in London and Daniel Dombey in Washington

Wachovia names Steel as chief as it reveals surprise $2.8bn loss
Appointment may revive sale speculation
By Francesco Guerrera, Henny Sender and Ben White in New York and James Politi in Washington

USA Today:

This year, 6 types of voters will decide the election
Obama is dominating the most energized segment of the electorate. McCain’s backers are less excited — but they’re more reliable in showing up at the polls.
By Susan Page

Salmonella warnings shift focus to hot peppers
By Elizabeth Weise

La Opinión:

Se puede reclamar dinero ‘perdido’
Contolaŕia estatal dispone de sitio en la internet para reclamar reembolsos
Iván Mejía

Y también prefieren Metrolink
Es utilizado cada vez más por pasajeros afectados por los precios de la gasolina
Alejandro Cano

The Orange County Register:

What Haidl revealed to FBI
Brief says former partner partner described Carona as greedy, paranoid and egotistical
By Larry Welborn

CUTTING WEDGE
Cheese is the word as OC Fair looks to innovate
A dizzy new ride, photography fun and action sports — oh, and cheese — are highlights.
By Niyaz Pirani