For AD 68, Lopez is now within 800 votes of the second-place Republican -- we may be in for five…
The slow count and late progressive turnout are still causing friends of mine to hold out hope, even for AD…
Although I've been saying that Connor, Fred, or even Tim (maybe) are better than Doug Chaffee. OK take it back,…
I hope and pray that the most important job of the California governor over the next four years is to…
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Archive for February, 2013
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![. ANAHEIM, FULLERTON, what do they have in common? CORRECT, if you said they’ve regularly made not only national but international news with the brutality of their police forces. Fullerton, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kelly-and-caesar-115x115.jpg "Police Review Commission proposals hit the fan in both Anaheim and Fullerton tonight!")
Police Review Commission proposals hit the fan in both Anaheim and Fullerton tonight!
Posted on February 19, 2013 | 4 Comments. ANAHEIM, FULLERTON, what do they have in common? CORRECT, if you said they’ve regularly made not only national but international news with the brutality of their police forces. Fullerton, […] -
![We’re making the national news again, multiple murder department. Here’s some excerpts of the AP report via The Huffington Post about a killing spree from 5:30 to 5:55 a.m. this […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Ladera-Ranch-wall-115x115.jpg "Early Morning Spree Killing in OC Follows Ladera Ranch Carjacking")
Early Morning Spree Killing in OC Follows Ladera Ranch Carjacking
Posted on February 19, 2013 | 153 CommentsWe’re making the national news again, multiple murder department. Here’s some excerpts of the AP report via The Huffington Post about a killing spree from 5:30 to 5:55 a.m. this […] -
![Some men – many powerful men (mostly men) in Orange County must be secretly breathing a sigh of relief right now – I’m talking about corrupt men (and women) in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_1063-e1360836442870.jpg "Mother of all Gus Ayer Tributes.")
Mother of all Gus Ayer Tributes.
Posted on February 16, 2013 | 56 CommentsSome men – many powerful men (mostly men) in Orange County must be secretly breathing a sigh of relief right now – I’m talking about corrupt men (and women) in […] -
![A conversation on the Weekend Open Thread has gotten me thinking: what if the meteor of a day ago, the Blast Over the Chelyabinsk Oblast, had instead struck here? Bear […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Meteor-over-Chelyabinsk-as-seen-from-Ekaterinberg-115x115.jpg "OJB Contest: What Would Be the WORST Place in OC for Chelyabinsk-Sized Meteor to Hit?")
OJB Contest: What Would Be the WORST Place in OC for Chelyabinsk-Sized Meteor to Hit?
Posted on February 15, 2013 | 13 CommentsA conversation on the Weekend Open Thread has gotten me thinking: what if the meteor of a day ago, the Blast Over the Chelyabinsk Oblast, had instead struck here? Bear […] -
![Hat tip to Slate for this video. We sometimes have trouble with videos from Vimeo, so if you can’t see it once posted, please click the link, enjoy three minutes […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Moonrise-silhouettes-115x115.jpg "Weekend Open Thread: Good Moon Rising")
Weekend Open Thread: Good Moon Rising
Posted on February 15, 2013 | 6 CommentsHat tip to Slate for this video. We sometimes have trouble with videos from Vimeo, so if you can’t see it once posted, please click the link, enjoy three minutes […] -
![By Debbie Cook Debbie Cook is a former mayor of Huntington Beach and an advocate for greater transparency in public water management. Her commentary is republished from the Surf City […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shoenberger-e1361771702572.jpg "Mesa Water Holds Back the Truth About GM’s Poseidon Desal Obsession")
Mesa Water Holds Back the Truth About GM’s Poseidon Desal Obsession
Posted on February 15, 2013 | No CommentsBy Debbie Cook Debbie Cook is a former mayor of Huntington Beach and an advocate for greater transparency in public water management. Her commentary is republished from the Surf City […] -
![. Gus Ayer, the former mayor of Fountain Valley (who wrote on the Orange Juice Blog as “Mayor Quimby”) was probably Orange County’s top progressive political strategist and activist. He […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/gus-at-meeting-115x115.jpg "Mayor Quimby’s last piece: Can the Municipal Water District of OC Find A Reason to Exist?")
Mayor Quimby’s last piece: Can the Municipal Water District of OC Find A Reason to Exist?
Posted on February 15, 2013 | 1 Comment. Gus Ayer, the former mayor of Fountain Valley (who wrote on the Orange Juice Blog as “Mayor Quimby”) was probably Orange County’s top progressive political strategist and activist. He […] -
![. “Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.” – […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pickpocket-115x115.jpg "ANA-HEIST 2013: Hold onto your wallets, it’s the GardenWalk on Steroids!!!")
ANA-HEIST 2013: Hold onto your wallets, it’s the GardenWalk on Steroids!!!
Posted on February 13, 2013 | 4 Comments. “Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.” – […] -
![This story is just breaking, a few minutes ago, on Facebook. Gus Ayer, former Mayor of Fountain Valley and a giant of Orange County progressive and environmental politics, has died. He […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Gus-Ayer-with-Obama-115x115.jpg "Gus Ayer, Environmental Hero and Political Mastermind, Has Died")
Gus Ayer, Environmental Hero and Political Mastermind, Has Died
Posted on February 13, 2013 | 7 CommentsThis story is just breaking, a few minutes ago, on Facebook. Gus Ayer, former Mayor of Fountain Valley and a giant of Orange County progressive and environmental politics, has died. He […] -
![I like many of you, have been watching the events unfold about Christopher Dorner. I heard words tossed around like hero and domestic terrorist, but I call this […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/imagesCAKU2086-115x115.jpg "Christopher Dorner — Terrorist or Hero?")
Christopher Dorner — Terrorist or Hero?
Posted on February 13, 2013 | 47 CommentsI like many of you, have been watching the events unfold about Christopher Dorner. I heard words tossed around like hero and domestic terrorist, but I call this […] -
![. From the fine folks at the OCTA, to me and you: Reminder: Measure M Annual Public Hearing Tonight! The Measure M Taxpayers Oversight Committee is conducting the 22nd Annual […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Measure-M-hearing-115x115.jpg "Tell the OCTA we want what we paid for: TWO NEW FREE LANES on the 405!")
Tell the OCTA we want what we paid for: TWO NEW FREE LANES on the 405!
Posted on February 13, 2013 | 8 Comments. From the fine folks at the OCTA, to me and you: Reminder: Measure M Annual Public Hearing Tonight! The Measure M Taxpayers Oversight Committee is conducting the 22nd Annual […] -
![1. A Search for Meanings I went hunting in on the Internet today, the day that Christopher Dorner has apparently died, looking for meaning — specifically, for the meaning of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Mandrells-115x115.jpg "Pieces of a Mandrel: Will it End Now That It’s Over, or Will We See Dornerites?")
Pieces of a Mandrel: Will it End Now That It’s Over, or Will We See Dornerites?
Posted on February 12, 2013 | 10 Comments1. A Search for Meanings I went hunting in on the Internet today, the day that Christopher Dorner has apparently died, looking for meaning — specifically, for the meaning of […] -
![. Here, as promised, OJ medical marijuana warrior Debbie Tharp, along with Kandice Hawes of OC Norml, the author of the Medical Cannabis Restriction and Limitation Initiative which will be […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/marijuana-questions-115x115.jpg "Everything you want to know about the Santa Ana Marijuana Initiative, and were NOT afraid to ask!")
Everything you want to know about the Santa Ana Marijuana Initiative, and were NOT afraid to ask!
Posted on February 10, 2013 | 119 Comments. Here, as promised, OJ medical marijuana warrior Debbie Tharp, along with Kandice Hawes of OC Norml, the author of the Medical Cannabis Restriction and Limitation Initiative which will be […] -
![A recent report leaked to Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) concerning wrong doings at Southern California Edison’s San Onofre Nuclear generator, prompted their office to call […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/69-115x115.jpg "Can the NRC be Trusted to Decide Fate of San Onofre?")
Can the NRC be Trusted to Decide Fate of San Onofre?
Posted on February 10, 2013 | 4 CommentsA recent report leaked to Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) concerning wrong doings at Southern California Edison’s San Onofre Nuclear generator, prompted their office to call […]
Was Pulido the one who spoke at the Anaheim D*ms Cl*b meeting last year? The one who had ties to…