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The Essential Voice of OC- Orange County Still Offers Opportunities to Celebrate the Fourth of July from a Distance
- The Declaration of Independence
- Houses of Worship Help Battle Food Insecurity in Orange County
- Orange County Officials Move to Enforce Statewide Coronavirus Restrictions
- Employees Say Working Conditions Fueling Coronavirus at Fountain Valley Hospital
- Voice of OC Uses its Independence to Work for Orange County
- Uncertainty Continues for OC Restaurants and Bars Reckoning with Coronavirus
- OC Looks at Buying Motels for Homeless Housing As State Puts $550 Million on Table
- Bars Ordered Closed in Orange County, California Effective July 2
- Relaxed Rules at Fountain Valley Hospital Causing Coronavirus Outbreak, Employees Say
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- OC Politics by Pedroza and friends
- The OCTA approves a $1.4 billion balanced budget for FY 2020-21
- Statement from O.C. Sheriff Barnes on a Deputy wearing unauthorized extremist insignia
- Michelle Steel condemns riots, looting and attacks on law enforcement in O.C. during the Floyd protests
- U.S. Senator Kamala Harris endorses Josh Newman for the State Senate
- CA GOP Senate Republican Leader issues a statement on the violent protests
- Anti COVID-19 lockdown protest in San Clemente results in eight arrests
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Veterans’ Day Weekend Open Thread: Marine and Dog.
Posted on November 9, 2019 | 4 CommentsBrand-new 8th song from Vern's "Songs of the OC Homeless!" -
![. . . The Orange Juice Blog wishes all its readers a THOUGHTFUL Memorial Day, and drive safely out there! This is your three-day Weekend Open Thread, in which you’re […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/memorial-day-on-beach-115x115.jpg "Memorial Day Weekend Open Thread: Disney at 60, St.-to-Be Oscar Romero, Gay Irish Marriage, a Dreamer Graduates!")
Memorial Day Weekend Open Thread: Disney at 60, St.-to-Be Oscar Romero, Gay Irish Marriage, a Dreamer Graduates!
Posted on May 23, 2015 | 10 Comments. . . The Orange Juice Blog wishes all its readers a THOUGHTFUL Memorial Day, and drive safely out there! This is your three-day Weekend Open Thread, in which you’re […] -
![Seems like only yesterday, Bill Clinton had followed George Herbert Walker Bush as President and all the talk was about “Open Borders”. In these halcyon days we recall that the […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hands-on-globe-115x115.jpg "Open Borders…..again?")
Open Borders…..again?
Posted on February 25, 2015 | 2 CommentsSeems like only yesterday, Bill Clinton had followed George Herbert Walker Bush as President and all the talk was about “Open Borders”. In these halcyon days we recall that the […] -
![Earlier this month, sixty years prior, the Allied Forces succeeded in the largest seaborne invasion in world history. This operation led to the establishment of five Allied beachheads from which […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/freedom-isnt-free-115x115.jpg "Freedom isn’t Free.")
Freedom isn’t Free.
Posted on June 24, 2014 | 3 CommentsEarlier this month, sixty years prior, the Allied Forces succeeded in the largest seaborne invasion in world history. This operation led to the establishment of five Allied beachheads from which […] -
![“This will be a fight against overwhelming odds, from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.” Lt. Commander Robert W. Copeland Commanding Officer U.S.S. Samuel […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/flag-by-pacific-115x115.jpg "Taffy-3 and the Battle of Leyte Gulf")
Taffy-3 and the Battle of Leyte Gulf
Posted on November 11, 2013 | 10 Comments“This will be a fight against overwhelming odds, from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.” Lt. Commander Robert W. Copeland Commanding Officer U.S.S. Samuel […] -
![Coming to a battalion near you beginning in 2016, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced today the rules excluding females from combat roles will be eliminated. Service branches will conduct studies between […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Annie-115x115.jpg "Annie Gets Her Gun! (And Her Draft Card.)")
Annie Gets Her Gun! (And Her Draft Card.)
Posted on January 23, 2013 | 7 CommentsComing to a battalion near you beginning in 2016, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced today the rules excluding females from combat roles will be eliminated. Service branches will conduct studies between […] -
![. Among the several members of the US Armed Forces who became disillusioned with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and openly broke ranks, is Private Kimberly Rivera, from Texas. […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/kimberly-rivera-e1353090665220.jpg "Kimberly Rivera, War Resister.")
Kimberly Rivera, War Resister.
Posted on November 15, 2012 | 8 Comments. Among the several members of the US Armed Forces who became disillusioned with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and openly broke ranks, is Private Kimberly Rivera, from Texas. […] -
![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 […] -
![. It’s been a tradition at the Orange Juice Blog, at least since I became editor, to honor the young men of Orange County (all men so far) who have […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/San-Nicolas-Holtz-115x115.jpg "Memorial Day 2012: Remembering OC heroes Christian San Nicolas and Tyler Holtz.")
Memorial Day 2012: Remembering OC heroes Christian San Nicolas and Tyler Holtz.
Posted on May 28, 2012 | 1 Comment. It’s been a tradition at the Orange Juice Blog, at least since I became editor, to honor the young men of Orange County (all men so far) who have […] -
![Is there room on Memorial Day to remember the nation’s fallen, metaphorical soldiers for social justice, who were not in the military? Or does that cheapen the Memorial Day holiday? […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Medgar-Evers-ship-115x115.jpg "Is There Room on Memorial Day?")
Is There Room on Memorial Day?
Posted on May 28, 2012 | 21 CommentsIs there room on Memorial Day to remember the nation’s fallen, metaphorical soldiers for social justice, who were not in the military? Or does that cheapen the Memorial Day holiday? […] -
![Photo from monarch tattoo, at http://www.needlesandsins.com/2010/05/memorial-day-tribute.html Much is being made recently of the fact of having served in the military of these United States. In fact over the last 10 […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/flag-tattoo-by-monarch-tattoo-115x115.jpg "In Service to our Country…")
In Service to our Country…
Posted on May 28, 2012 | 30 CommentsPhoto from monarch tattoo, at http://www.needlesandsins.com/2010/05/memorial-day-tribute.html Much is being made recently of the fact of having served in the military of these United States. In fact over the last 10 […] -
![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 […] -
![Three guys are downing beers at a local tavern. One guy says: “I’m a Marine and I served on Iwo Jima. I helped raise that flag you see in all […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/three-guys-in-a-bar_modified-115x115.jpg "The Supreme Court and the Valor Act")
The Supreme Court and the Valor Act
Posted on February 22, 2012 | 3 CommentsThree guys are downing beers at a local tavern. One guy says: “I’m a Marine and I served on Iwo Jima. I helped raise that flag you see in all […] -
![. . . Photo Marc Perkins, from last week’s Bank Transfer Day in Irvine You all must have noticed by now, the remarkable number of veterans in the Occupy movement, […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/veterans-at-OWS-115x115.jpg "A Very Occupy Veterans’ Day.")
A Very Occupy Veterans’ Day.
Posted on November 11, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . Photo Marc Perkins, from last week’s Bank Transfer Day in Irvine You all must have noticed by now, the remarkable number of veterans in the Occupy movement, […]
