Smack dab in the middle of the Rosedale housing project is a mansion with a colorful history and surprising modern-day use.

CORONA, Calif. - In the den of Darryl Roth's Corona home, cartoon ogres cover the walls, staring back at him with salivating tongues, bloodshot eyes, jagged claws and gnashing teeth.

Assemblyman Isadore Hall on Thursday announced that he's dropping out of the race for the newly created 44th Congressional District, setting up an epic battle between Democratic Reps.