From: Bill Hough -------------------- L.A. Asks for Airport at El Toro -------------------- A secret memo urges the U.S. to let the city run a commercial operation at the former base. Strong Orange County opposition is expected. By Jennifer Oldham and Jean O. Pasco Times Staff Writers June 6 2003 The city of Los Angeles has secretly asked the federal government to allow it to run a commercial airport at Orange County's former El Toro Marine air base — a move almost certain to spark intense opposition. The complete article can be viewed at: http://www.latimes.com/la-me-eltoro6jun06,0,5347060.story Visit Latimes.com at http://www.latimes.com