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The irreplaceable Voice of OC- Dekraai Sentenced to 8 Consecutive Life Terms in State Prison
- Former Clerk in Orange County Superior Court Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering
- Anger Over Veterans Cemetery Rumblings in Irvine
- County May Allow Immediate Destruction of Texts and Email
- Barbara Venezia joins Voice of OC board of directors
- Santana: OC Vets Cemetery in Irvine Stuck?
- 13 Cities Pressure OC Sheriff on Contract Costs
- Amid Hepatitis A Outbreaks, Orange County Focuses on Vaccination
- Santa Ana Wants County to Shelter Homeless People on Vacant Irvine Land, Considers Suing
- Reiff: Great Park Developer Eyes Amazon, Criticizes Slow-Growth Measure
“For the Shirthood of a Lifetime…”
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- Navel Gazing (OC Weekly)
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- OC Politics by Pedroza and friends
- OCDA Rackauckas defends himself against allegations of prosecutorial misconduct
- The Lincoln Club of Orange County endorses Tyler Diep for the 72nd Assembly District
- The OCDA and the OC Treasurer work to improve estate administration
- Former Costa Mesa police officer gets six months in jail for workers’ comp insurance fraud
- New director appointed for the O.C. Waste and Recycling Department
- The OC GOP endorses the initiative to repeal the CA Gas Tax
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- A Bubbling Cauldron: Costa Mesa blog
budget Archive
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![. Politicians are cute – they love to confuse everyone and then laugh heartily amongst themselves; “The people are just so dumb! – Let’s get lunch!” What is the National […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/confused-guy-about-money-115x115.jpg "The National Debt (since 1776) and our Annual Federal Deficit Confusion – updated with invaluable chart!")
The National Debt (since 1776) and our Annual Federal Deficit Confusion – updated with invaluable chart!
Posted on January 12, 2013 | 23 Comments. Politicians are cute – they love to confuse everyone and then laugh heartily amongst themselves; “The people are just so dumb! – Let’s get lunch!” What is the National […] -
![. 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 […]](http://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 Comments. 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 […] -
![. 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. […]](http://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. […] -
![. . . Healthcare coverage for all Californians has been killed by the “NO Vote” of CA Senator Lou Correa. Californians would have saved $100’s of Billions per year, […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/logo-Healthcare-For-All-115x57.png "Defeat of Single Payer Healthcare- Biggest Lost Savings Money can Buy. UPDATED with Insurance Contributions to Correa et al.")
Defeat of Single Payer Healthcare- Biggest Lost Savings Money can Buy. UPDATED with Insurance Contributions to Correa et al.
Posted on February 3, 2012 | 13 Comments. . . Healthcare coverage for all Californians has been killed by the “NO Vote” of CA Senator Lou Correa. Californians would have saved $100’s of Billions per year, […] -
![. . . California has a massive budget crisis and since our state is in a state of gridlock where Democrats refuse to concede cuts to their pet causes and […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hayden-115x115.jpg "Deadliest Budget Cut Ahead for Pets")
Deadliest Budget Cut Ahead for Pets
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No Comments. . . California has a massive budget crisis and since our state is in a state of gridlock where Democrats refuse to concede cuts to their pet causes and […] -
![. . . All redevelopment agencies in CA officially abolished. What a surprise Christmas gift from our Supreme Court, especially when they voted unanimously (7-0) to uphold AB X 1- […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ca-rda-115x115.jpg "California Supreme Court ruling abolishes Redevelopment Agencies!")
California Supreme Court ruling abolishes Redevelopment Agencies!
Posted on December 29, 2011 | 8 Comments. . . All redevelopment agencies in CA officially abolished. What a surprise Christmas gift from our Supreme Court, especially when they voted unanimously (7-0) to uphold AB X 1- […] -
![. . . Yes, my proposal is now “staffed,” which will be the first question I get asked when I propose at the next General Assembly that we at Occupy […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Occupy-Irvine-staring-down-LAPD2-115x115.jpg "Occupy the INITIATIVE Process – Three Great Propositions Next Year for the 99%")
Occupy the INITIATIVE Process – Three Great Propositions Next Year for the 99%
Posted on December 20, 2011 | 71 Comments. . . Yes, my proposal is now “staffed,” which will be the first question I get asked when I propose at the next General Assembly that we at Occupy […] -
![. . . 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 […]](http://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 […] -
![. . . Boasting about a city they are proud to call home with clean streets and tranquil neighborhoods, the residents of this City have always been generally happy with the place they call […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Snow_at_Lake_Mission_Viejo_-115x115.jpg "Mission Viejo and Bell, Not That Different")
Mission Viejo and Bell, Not That Different
Posted on November 7, 2011 | 6 Comments. . . Boasting about a city they are proud to call home with clean streets and tranquil neighborhoods, the residents of this City have always been generally happy with the place they call […] -
![. . . Solving the complexity of the IRS Tax Code, for more than 60 years, has been nothing more than an excercise involving a pack of Brush Beaters in India chasing after the […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/puke-115x115.jpg "NO Fat Tax Herme and Ricky!")
NO Fat Tax Herme and Ricky!
Posted on October 30, 2011 | 9 Comments. . . Solving the complexity of the IRS Tax Code, for more than 60 years, has been nothing more than an excercise involving a pack of Brush Beaters in India chasing after the […] -
![. . . Nagging at the back of my mind for the past two months were similarities between the rhetoric and slogans coming out of the “Occupy” camps and events from […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/obama-communism-115x115.jpg "Occupy Forces Coin New Slogan (with new picture)")
Occupy Forces Coin New Slogan (with new picture)
Posted on October 28, 2011 | 68 Comments. . . Nagging at the back of my mind for the past two months were similarities between the rhetoric and slogans coming out of the “Occupy” camps and events from […] -
![. . . Steven Greenhut reports in his Register column this weekend that California Governor Brown has signed into a law a bill that places limits on the ability of […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/hard-work-115x115.jpg "Municipal Bankruptcy Not So Easy Any More…")
Municipal Bankruptcy Not So Easy Any More…
Posted on October 16, 2011 | 9 Comments. . . Steven Greenhut reports in his Register column this weekend that California Governor Brown has signed into a law a bill that places limits on the ability of […] -
![. Claiming that it was an “accident,” the Brea City council has voted itself a $33,000 annual increase in compensation. At a time when everyone is having to try and […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2042_picture_of_a_greedy_man_counting_his_money_as_he_sits_on_the_bodies_of_his_employees.jpg-300x260-115x115.png "Greedy Brea City Council Either Lying or Incompetent")
Greedy Brea City Council Either Lying or Incompetent
Posted on October 8, 2011 | 7 Comments. Claiming that it was an “accident,” the Brea City council has voted itself a $33,000 annual increase in compensation. At a time when everyone is having to try and […] -
![. . . The Orange County Register reported this morning that the Board of Supervisors met yesterday and, among other things, took up the recommendations of the CEO on […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/woman-tearing-hair-out-115x115.jpg "Another tough day (or two) at the County of Orange")
Another tough day (or two) at the County of Orange
Posted on October 5, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . The Orange County Register reported this morning that the Board of Supervisors met yesterday and, among other things, took up the recommendations of the CEO on […]