Friendly Cops, Pay Freezes and a Kidnapping Trial

Here are five items to keep you better-informed. (If you're the shoelace-tying type. Personally I go for the velcros).

1. An Aliso Viejo mother testifies that she was run over trying to stop a man from carjacking her SUV—with her toddler inside. See the accused man's photo—tattoos and all—here.
2. Some Capistrano Unified employees, but not teachers, will get pay freezes next year.
3. You too can learn to tie a shoelace in just one second. Check out this how-to video.
   
4. One local employer says it's not that hard to get a fair chance during an interview. Just show up on time (at 6:30 a.m.).
5. Get to know your neighborhood sheriff's deputy, and scarf on free food at the same time. It's the National Night Out 5 p.m. Aug. 6 at Target, 25601 Jeronimo Rd.