Search isn’t hidden on The LiberalOC blog (upper left hand corner) way back Machine has LiberalOC posts. Sounds like you…
Ask Lyster to Google "substitution effect", since nobody in city government seems to have ever heard of it. (Peoples' leisure…
Yes but I do check in with him. Because I figure whatever he says is the best they've got, and…
They threw that "economic engine" bullshit at everything. Common sense dictates that sales tax generation outside the stadium must be…
How do you like these apples? "In the nearly 30 years between fiscal years 1997–98 and 2024–25, Anaheim received revenue of $30.6 million from…
Business of Baseball!
Almost all cities with big league teams bend over for them and Anaheim is no exception. Of course the deals…
Anaheim seems to be uniquely obsequious when it comes to the Angels (or any monied interest, really), but it's a…
"Angels ownership pays no ongoing rent, and will pay no ongoing rent, despite its option to extend the lease with…
About Author: Larry Gilbert
Posts by Larry Gilbert
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Larry Gilbert is back.
Posted on July 30, 2024 | 13 CommentsAn Orange Juice blog legend returns. -
Bruce Whitaker and Travis Kiger: a winning combination
Posted on November 1, 2012 | 8 Comments. I attended a campaign kick-off reception for Fullerton Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Whitaker and Councilman Travis Kiger who was elected during the recent Recall election. It was the right […] -
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- […] -
President Obama. What’s wrong with a balanced federal budget?
Posted on September 19, 2011 | 56 Comments. . . What a sad story for our country when the commander-in-chief says he will veto legislation before it is even voted up or down in the House. […] -
Mission Viejo, shut down our bogus redevelopment agency!
Posted on August 29, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . There are two clocks ticking as we enter the month of August. One has been on the tube 24/7 with a self imposed deadline of August 2nd. […] -
Mike Ryan had a dream but his electric vehicle goes belly up
Posted on July 24, 2011 | 1 Comment. . . . . The concept of risk/reward is one thing if you’re gambling with your own money but when you lose taxpayer funds we all take a hit. […] -
No straight answers from SCE on SmartMeter rollout (by Cindy Sage)
Posted on July 23, 2011 | 15 Comments. . . . The following Op Ed is from Cindy Sage, owner, Sage and Associates, an expert on RF and EMF. Cindy consulted for the city of Mission Viejo, […] -
More apartments & higher density on the horizon in Mission Viejo
Posted on July 22, 2011 | 20 CommentsWith thousands of Americans losing their homes, and others not being able to buy their own housing, developers have shifted gears with a focus on apartments rather than building for […] -
State Referendum filed to Repeal AB 27x (Redevelopment Pay-to-Play)
Posted on July 20, 2011 | 2 Comments. . . Earlier today, Marko Mlikotin, president, California Alliance to Protect Private Property Rights, CAPPPR, filed a referundum with the attorney General to repeal AB27x, the legislation that allows […] -
Gang of Six proposing changes to home mortgage & charitable deductions
Posted on July 20, 2011 | 1 CommentGang of Six While we are not sure if the Gang of Six US Senators proposal is a trial balloon or if it has Senate support, word on the […] -
League of CA Cities and Redevelopment Agencies lawsuit v. State
Posted on July 20, 2011 | No Comments. . . As soon as the state Legislature passed, and governor Brown signed, ABx1 26 and ABx1 27 we anticipated the current request by the League of Cities and […] -
Speaker Boehner, don’t ruin my 50th birthday fundraiser bash!
Posted on July 13, 2011 | 5 Comments. . . Truth be told, president Obama has more on his Agenda than the crucial August 2nd target for approving the 2012 budget and increasing the Federal Debt Ceiling. […] -
Resolution text for RDAs to comply with the new CA laws
Posted on July 12, 2011 | No CommentsWhile I shall continue to lobby until every redevelopment agency in CA, that engages in “private to private” takings is abolished, the least I can do is try to save […] -
President Obama plays Hardball on the Debt Ceiling
Posted on July 12, 2011 | 80 Comments. . . . . In his interview with CBS anchor Scott Pelley the president was asked about assuring Americans that around $20 billion dollars of Social Security checks will […]
I think it's just hard to find certain LibOC pieces on Wayback, because they didn't get as many readers as…