Article: Orange County distances itself from L.A.

Its promoters intend to steer clear of rioting's splatter

Orange County business leaders and economic development operatives, who have always sought to draw distinctions between Orange and Los Angeles counties, say they will be emphasizing the two areas separate identities even more in the wake of the devastating riots that shook L.A. two weeks ago.

That tactic of emphasizing Orange County's "separateness" is intended mainly to counter the expected increase in efforts by other states to lure Southland businesses. However, it might also be employed in Orange County's own recruitment efforts outside California.

Will Orange County officials try to lure ...

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