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The irreplaceable Voice of OC- Weber and Peesapati: Huntington Beach Must End Its Sweetheart Deal with Rainbow Environmental Services
- Anaheim City Council Forms Youth and Senior Commissions
- Is California’s big investment in needy students paying off?
- Padilla: OC Should Empower Local Voters
- California Secretary of State Alex Padilla Calls on Orange County Board of Supervisors to Reconsider Voter’s Choice Act
- Westminster’s Sales Tax Increase Offers Reprieve From Crisis
- Kapijimpanga: The U.S. is Trying to Deport Me, But You Can’t Deport My Story
- Block: Open Letter to California Democratic Delegates and Members
- Santa Ana Changes Acting Police Chief For Second Time in Two Months
- OCTA and Wildlife Officials Preserve 1,300 Acres of Wilderness
“For the Shirthood of a Lifetime…”
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- Navel Gazing (OC Weekly)
- Son of Ex-<i>Real Housewives</i> Star Allegedly Got High in OC Jail
- Sheriff-Coroner Says Oopsie for Declaring Frank M. Kerrigan Dead When He Wasn't
- Joshua Herbert of Mongols Held in Killing of Hells Angel James Duty of Orange
- Irvine Checkpoint Saturday Night; Bike, Pedestrian, Motorcycle Ops All Weekend
- OC Speakly Podcast, Episode 31: How Can You Buy a Home in Orange County?
- Wake Up, Pull Over [Hey, You!]
- Sodexo Workers at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital Rally Against Poverty Wages
- Huntington Beach Assemblyman Travis Allen is Running for Governor
- John Chiang's Campaign for Governor Hits Event with Recall Target Josh Newman
- Newport Beach Holds Midweek DUI Checkpoint Tonight
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- OC Politics by Pedroza and friends
- Former Assemblywoman Chang will take another run at Sen. Newman if his recall election advances
- The OC Auditor-Controller honored three Irvine City Council Members for saving taxpayers close to $50M
- CA Senate Republican Leader Bates reacts to the passage of the government-run health care proposal
- The campaign to recall State Sen. Josh Newman turns in over 35K signatures
- Senator Newman’s “District of Choice” measure passes out of the State Senate
- Orange County receives 20 awards for innovation and achievement
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- A Bubbling Cauldron: Costa Mesa blog
About Author: Francisco Barragan
Posts by Francisco Barragan
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![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?")
What’s Better and Greater, Honor and Duty to each other, or Self-Interest?
Posted on June 21, 2013 | 5 CommentsBrazil 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 […] -
![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")
Hope and Second Chances – Very Human and Very American! – Part One
Posted on December 14, 2012 | 7 CommentsReformed 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 […] -
![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")
Global Day for Freedom from Human Trafficking in Santa Ana
Posted on December 10, 2012 | 2 CommentsGlobal 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 […] -
![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!")
Santa Ana Native Competing in Olympics – Appeal for Donations!
Posted on July 30, 2012 | 3 CommentsSanta 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 […] -
![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")
Medal of Honor, Veterans – their Values and Extenuating Background
Posted on July 4, 2012 | 3 CommentsAs 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 […] -
![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)")
Billions in UnFunded Pension Liabilities must now be reported by Local Governments – per the Great GASB! (Gov’t Acctg Standards Board)
Posted on June 28, 2012 | 27 CommentsWe’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 […] -
![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!")
US Supreme Court ruling on SB1070 – What it is, What it means!
Posted on June 25, 2012 | 17 CommentsThe 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 […] -
![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")
New Job Retraining & Hiring Assistance for Veterans
Posted on June 19, 2012 | 1 CommentThe 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 […] -
![. 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!")
The US Flag, Cristeros – and Our Values!
Posted on June 13, 2012 | 46 Comments. 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 […] -
![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")
Fallen US Marine Garibay’s Mother to Lose Home in Santa Ana
Posted on May 21, 2012 | No CommentsWe 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 […] -
![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!)")
Missing Safety Documents at San Onofre Reactor – Troubling Consequences. (UPDATE – Found!)
Posted on May 14, 2012 | 6 CommentsThe 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 […] -
![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")
Kelly Thomas and Laura’s Law
Posted on May 8, 2012 | 10 CommentsMy 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, […] -
![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)")
Women as Victims or Criminals and VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)
Posted on March 27, 2012 | 2 CommentsImagine, 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 […] -
![. . . 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")
Citizens Veto Power over Gifts of Public Funds Needed
Posted on February 9, 2012 | 15 Comments. . . 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 […]