![Brazil will be hosting the World Cup and also the Olympics. But this is a bittersweet event for many marginalized Brazilians. The recent events in Brazil, where hundreds of thousands […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/pic-Memorial-2012-115x115.jpg "What’s Better and Greater, Honor and Duty to each other, or Self-Interest?")
![Reformed white supremacist racist removes tatoos – in a series of very excruciating surgeries This week I was reminded of Bryon Widner, a FORMER skinhead who erased his racist past […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pic_racist-removes-tatoos-115x115.jpg "Hope and Second Chances – Very Human and Very American! – Part One")
![Global Day for Freedom – Join leaders and entertainers in the fight against Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking here in Santa Ana. WHAT: A Day to join others in […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Concert_Global-Day-for-Freedom-FSTH-115x115.jpg "Global Day for Freedom from Human Trafficking in Santa Ana")
![Santa Ana is being represented in the Olympics in London by wrestler Jesse Ruiz. Jesse Ruiz was born and raised in Santa Ana, California and is the oldest of a […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Jesse-Ruiz-Olympian-115x115.jpg "Santa Ana Native Competing in Olympics – Appeal for Donations!")
![As we remember and celebrate the contributions and selfless sacrifices of all of our active duty troops, our veterans, the fallen, or the families of our veterans of our […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/types-navy-115x115.jpg "Medal of Honor, Veterans – their Values and Extenuating Background")
![We’ve known for more than 25 years that the government employee Pension crisis would be a disaster because of the various gimmicks built into it, and through all of the […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/economy-burning-as-paper-plane.jpg "Billions in UnFunded Pension Liabilities must now be reported by Local Governments – per the Great GASB! (Gov’t Acctg Standards Board)")
![The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled today on Arizona’s SB1070 law. It struck down three unconstitutional provisions and kept one, although its constitutionality may be challenged later […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/immigration-155x155.jpg "US Supreme Court ruling on SB1070 – What it is, What it means!")
![The VA has two initiatives to provide paid Job Retraining, and Hiring Assistance for Veterans. In its ongoing efforts to provide unemployed Veterans with the education and training they need […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Logo-VA-115x115.jpg "New Job Retraining & Hiring Assistance for Veterans"){kind=logo}
![. June 14 is celebrated as US Flag Day. In the U.S. as in other countries, the nation’s Flag and the great respect for her, always represents and should always […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/US-Flag-115x115.gif "The US Flag, Cristeros – and Our Values!")
![We are often reminded of the price of freedom and sacrifice around the Memorial Day holiday. In that day most of us come together to honor the service and sacrifice […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pic-memorial-headstonre-115x115.jpg "Fallen US Marine Garibay’s Mother to Lose Home in Santa Ana")
![The media has been reporting key missing documents at San Onofre Nuclear Reactor (SONR) related to safety and failing equipment (*) I am deeply troubled and extremely concerned by this […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pic-San-Onofre-Reactor-Enformable-115x115.jpg "Missing Safety Documents at San Onofre Reactor – Troubling Consequences. (UPDATE – Found!)")
![My thoughts and prayers with the family of Kelly Thomas! All of us are part of Kelly’s Thomas’s Extended Family. About 7 years ago, my son was assaulted without provocation, […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/capture-Laura-Law-115x70.png "Kelly Thomas and Laura’s Law")
![Imagine, if you could change for the better, like never before, a young woman’s or an adult’s woman’s life would you do it? Well, you can. VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: “While […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/035n1soc-1-115x115.jpg "Women as Victims or Criminals and VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)")
![. . . Taxpayer Funds have been given away at all levels of government (Federal, State, County, City, district or agency), and the Citizens have no Recourse. The Citizens […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/we_the_people-155x140.jpg "Citizens Veto Power over Gifts of Public Funds Needed")
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The Essential Voice of OC- Santana: OC Sheriff Don Barnes Moves at Sloth Pace to Release Deputy Misconduct Records
- ‘M. Butterfly’ Flies a Little Differently 30 Years After Its Creation
- After 15 Years, Local Professional Dance Company Backhausdance is Just Warming Up
- Three Westminster Police Officers File More Bullying and Retaliation Claims
- Emerson Quartet Explores a Play on the Life of Shostakovich
- County Releases FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget
- Garden Grove Council Approves Subsidies to Help Residents Buy at City Car Dealerships
- Stanton Council Moves Toward Allowing Pot Shops
- Kriz: Homeless Deaths on the Streets of OC Continues
- Sanchez: Keep Willowick Golf Course as Parkland
- OC Politics by Pedroza and friends
- Rep. Porter introduces legislation to promote oversight of student loan servicers
- Westminster Councilmember Sergio Contreras will challenge Supervisor Do in the First District
- Mission Viejo’s Mayor announces he is running for Katie Porter’s House Seat
- The OC Democrats blew it by backing Sanchez for the Third Supervisorial District
- Wagner is leading in the early results in today’s Third Supervisorial District Special Election
- Irvine Mayor Don Wagner is our pick for the O.C. Board of Supervisors, in the Third District
