Now, with an appellate court voiding the sale in May, the district may have to find a way to repay the down payment that it has largely spent. Dahl said the district, the foundation and Daystar were trying to appoint a mediator to help settle the dispute, and expected to resolve the matter next year.
A week ago, the Spark of Love toy drive, run by fire departments around Orange County, was far behind the number of toys it collected last year. Since then, donations have piled up — and Harbor View Elementary School in Corona del Mar did its own part on Wednesday.
For three years, two classes at the school — one first-grade, the other third-grade — have bypassed their annual holiday party to shop for charity. Each student did work at home or in the community to earn cash, then bought a toy to donate to the local fire station.
COSTA MESA
Peanuts characters, Santa Claus come to town
For the 40th consecutive year, Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang are entertaining locals who come to "The Snoopy House" for a little holiday cheer.
Inspired by "A Charlie Brown Christmas," a 14-year-old Jim Jordan started an annual tradition in 1966 with just a few wooden figures of Snoopy and friends. Now, about 70,000 people flock to the Costa Mesa home each year to see the impressive display.
Even Santa Claus makes his way to Orange County to enjoy the festivities, as hundreds of children line up to meet him.
The Peanuts Christmas display is up for all to see at 2269 Santa Ana Ave. through New Year's Day.
BUSINESS
Postal Service weathers last-minute mailers
This week marked two important dates in the holiday mailing season, Monday being the busiest mailing day of the year, and Wednesday being the busiest delivery day.
