[…] Vern Nelson promised all these speakers at tonight’s non-chartered Anaheim Dems meeting. […]
Gee Vern I don’t see anyone disputing publicly Newsom (head of state party) when he says the dem brand is…
I worked with Shari for years at HB. She isn't a bad person. She is honest, etc. But she is…
Another example of ambition leaping far ahead of ability. He's craved public approbation through elective office since he was a…
Big fan of Traut, I've had the pleasure of speaking with him in person a number of times and he…
Exactly what I said, Vern. The “leadership” and this cast of electeds is not very charismatic. And, Two name Tammy…
Lauren Johnson-Norris: An amazing group of democrats from our electeds social last weekend. @democraticpartyofoc Ada Briceno: Very successful event. Lauren:…
Sorry. But nothing about this picture makes me excited to be a Democrat in Orange County. Give me a reason.…
American Israel Lobby organizations like the ADL were sharing information with authorities on whom were candidates for deportation. What no…
budget Archive
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![. . . Orange County’s proposed budget for FY 2017-18 as recommended by the CEO totals $6.2 Billion. That’s just a little more than last year, but according to the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/supes-on-camp-115x115.png "OC’s Proposed Budget in Crisis: What happened to the “Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness?”")
OC’s Proposed Budget in Crisis: What happened to the “Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness?”
Posted on May 29, 2017 | 2 Comments. . . Orange County’s proposed budget for FY 2017-18 as recommended by the CEO totals $6.2 Billion. That’s just a little more than last year, but according to the […] -
![. . . In recent years, the Anaheim City Council has been dominated by a single narrative: Mayor Tom Tait’s struggle to contain the Council Majority’s out-of-control spending. The city’s […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/n32own-b8813023z.120140326191204000gh1vqr1.30-115x115.jpg "Monuments to Waste: Anaheim’s Summer of Senseless Spending Under the Council Majority")
Monuments to Waste: Anaheim’s Summer of Senseless Spending Under the Council Majority
Posted on July 21, 2014 | 8 Comments. . . In recent years, the Anaheim City Council has been dominated by a single narrative: Mayor Tom Tait’s struggle to contain the Council Majority’s out-of-control spending. The city’s […] -
![The Orange County Register’s Art Marroquin has been a busy boy in Anaheim lately. This morning he covered two subjects near and dear to the hearts of Orange Juice […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Anaheim-James-Bonds-115x115.jpg "The Convention Center, CATER, and the Sad Necessity of SUING to get what SHOULD be Public Knowledge.")
The Convention Center, CATER, and the Sad Necessity of SUING to get what SHOULD be Public Knowledge.
Posted on May 21, 2014 | 33 CommentsThe Orange County Register’s Art Marroquin has been a busy boy in Anaheim lately. This morning he covered two subjects near and dear to the hearts of Orange Juice […] -
![One of the few areas right and left generally agree on is the primacy of Public Safety as a critical function of government. If taxes do nothing else, keeping us […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kris-murray-e1396556668700.jpg "Further Misadventures and Malfunctions of the Murrbot™")
Further Misadventures and Malfunctions of the Murrbot™
Posted on April 3, 2014 | 5 CommentsOne of the few areas right and left generally agree on is the primacy of Public Safety as a critical function of government. If taxes do nothing else, keeping us […] -
![. Personally, I’m getting tired of looking for the day our County Supervisors start acting like the leaders of a large, complex organization rather than reactive, soundbite-driven politicos who engage […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Damage-Control-original-names-rasterized-115x115.jpg "Hysteria Among County Supervisors Proves Premature.")
Hysteria Among County Supervisors Proves Premature.
Posted on May 27, 2013 | 3 Comments. Personally, I’m getting tired of looking for the day our County Supervisors start acting like the leaders of a large, complex organization rather than reactive, soundbite-driven politicos who engage […] -
![What do you think of when you hear the word “entitlement” or “entitled?” As in, “he’s got this sense of entitlement about him,” right? Someone who feels they have more […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/entitled-to-money-115x115.jpg "STOP calling them “Entitlements,” for Christ’s sake!")
STOP calling them “Entitlements,” for Christ’s sake!
Posted on December 3, 2012 | 26 CommentsWhat do you think of when you hear the word “entitlement” or “entitled?” As in, “he’s got this sense of entitlement about him,” right? Someone who feels they have more […] -
![. I wake up Saturday morning and Republican presidential nominee Slick Willard has picked his running mate: Wisconsin Congressman and rightwing budget guru Paul Ryan, whom the Stephanie Miller Show […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/eddie-munster-red-115x115.jpg "It’s the Budget Munster! Weekend Open Thread on Mitt’s Veep Pick and Whatnot…")
It’s the Budget Munster! Weekend Open Thread on Mitt’s Veep Pick and Whatnot…
Posted on August 11, 2012 | 85 Comments. I wake up Saturday morning and Republican presidential nominee Slick Willard has picked his running mate: Wisconsin Congressman and rightwing budget guru Paul Ryan, whom the Stephanie Miller Show […] -
![. The May 11 debate between Congressman Ed Royce and his challengers Democrat Jay Chen and independent D’Marie Mulattieri was a huge success, and we finally have video of it. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Chen-Royce-Mulattieri-3-115x115.jpg "Video of debate between Ed Royce and his challengers. Update – COMPLETE! With new smart-ass questions.")
Video of debate between Ed Royce and his challengers. Update – COMPLETE! With new smart-ass questions.
Posted on May 24, 2012 | 3 Comments. The May 11 debate between Congressman Ed Royce and his challengers Democrat Jay Chen and independent D’Marie Mulattieri was a huge success, and we finally have video of it. […] -
![. . . Mr. Paul Walters, who now stands astride our county seat of Santa Ana like a colossus as both Police Chief and appointed City Manager, gets a starring role in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pay-the-piper-115x115.jpg "Heads up, Santa Ana workers – time to pay the piper!")
Heads up, Santa Ana workers – time to pay the piper!
Posted on November 28, 2011 | 6 Comments. . . Mr. Paul Walters, who now stands astride our county seat of Santa Ana like a colossus as both Police Chief and appointed City Manager, gets a starring role in […] -
![By Martha Montelongo . . The big “news” from Sacramento this week is that the state budget is in trouble again. According to the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, the state […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BABY-STOP-SPENDING-MY-MONEY-115x115.jpg "Reckless Spending Initiative Just Perpetuates California’s Dysfunction")
Reckless Spending Initiative Just Perpetuates California’s Dysfunction
Posted on November 23, 2011 | 23 CommentsBy Martha Montelongo . . The big “news” from Sacramento this week is that the state budget is in trouble again. According to the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, the state […] -
![. . . . . SHOW OF FARCE: The Santa Ana Police Department demonstrates to the world that their top priority on a busy Saturday night is not to patrol […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/SAPD-Horses-and-Cops-115x115.jpg "The Santa Ana Police Department’s ‘Show of Farce’")
The Santa Ana Police Department’s ‘Show of Farce’
Posted on October 24, 2011 | 103 Comments. . . . . SHOW OF FARCE: The Santa Ana Police Department demonstrates to the world that their top priority on a busy Saturday night is not to patrol […] -
![. . . Not having a “transom” as Jerbal does, I went ahead and checked my e-mail inbox, and I liked what I found: A new battle-cry from my favorite […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/joe-shaw-115x115.png "Huntington Beach Councilman Joe Shaw calls for “Common Sense, Not Costa Mesa” in HB.")
Huntington Beach Councilman Joe Shaw calls for “Common Sense, Not Costa Mesa” in HB.
Posted on July 25, 2011 | 12 Comments. . . Not having a “transom” as Jerbal does, I went ahead and checked my e-mail inbox, and I liked what I found: A new battle-cry from my favorite […] -
![. . . “The mere threat of tax hikes causes uncertainty for job creators — uncertainty that results in less risk-taking and fewer jobs,” Boehner said. “Job creators are telling […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/job-creator-155x155.gif "In search of the mythical “Job Creators!”")
In search of the mythical “Job Creators!”
Posted on June 29, 2011 | 10 Comments. . . “The mere threat of tax hikes causes uncertainty for job creators — uncertainty that results in less risk-taking and fewer jobs,” Boehner said. “Job creators are telling […] -
![. . . Back on February 16th Timothy J. Leiweke, President and CEO of AEG sent a proposal to the Chief Legislative Analyst and Chief Administrative Officer at the city […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/AEG-LA-115x115.jpg "AEG’s proposed $1.4 billion LA NFL stadium & Convention Center expansion")
AEG’s proposed $1.4 billion LA NFL stadium & Convention Center expansion
Posted on June 26, 2011 | 2 Comments. . . Back on February 16th Timothy J. Leiweke, President and CEO of AEG sent a proposal to the Chief Legislative Analyst and Chief Administrative Officer at the city […]
I don't know how many of you remember Monty Python's Holy Grail -- and if our younger readers haven't seen…