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- A retired Orange County employee, and moderate Republican. The editor seriously does not know OBNO's identity as did not the former editor, but his point of view is obviously interesting and valued.
![. . . The Santa Rosa Press-Democrat newspaper reported on Sunday, December 11 that the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will be conducting interviews on Monday, December 12 for the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Sundstrom11-115x115.jpg "OC Auditor David Sundstrom May Leave")
![. . . According to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau, that is just what many Californians are saying and doing – they are leaving California. According to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dancing-feet-115x115.jpg "Feet, Do Your Thing!")
![. . . In 1998 California voters approved Proposition 10 that imposed a tax on tobacco products, with the proceeds to be used for school readiness and other child development […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/money-grab-115x115.jpg "Court rules Against State First Five Money Grab")
![. . . The State budget that was finally adopted this year assumed an optimistic revenue increase of $ 4 billion, and provided for automatic mid fiscal year “trigger cuts” […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/grim-face-115x100.jpg "California mid-year budget news is looking grim")
![. . . The Food Stamp program has other names – the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the federal level and CalFRESH in California are two that come to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/food-stamps-115x115.jpg "Should you be able to get Food Stamps if … ?")
![. . . The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics has issued its job report for the month of October. It reports that the private sector added jobs, while government jobs […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/October-Halloween-cropped-115x115.jpg "October Jobs Data – government shrinks and other economic data")
![. . . Amidst all the occupy posts one might think nothing else is happening in the world of politics. Not true. Read on. In 2008 the California voters, tired […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sad-elephant-115x115.jpg "California Republicans Lose Another One (Maybe)")
![. . . 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 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/hard-work-115x115.jpg "Municipal Bankruptcy Not So Easy Any More…")
![. . . 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 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/woman-tearing-hair-out-115x115.jpg "Another tough day (or two) at the County of Orange")
![. . . Two executives in Orange County government with combined experience that exceeds 60 years have announced their retirement, bringing yet another brain drain to county government. According […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/brain-drain-115x115.jpg "Brain Drain Again at County Government: Darlene Bloom and David Riley retire.")
![. . . For several years now we have witnessed eruptions of civil unrest in such places as France, England and Greece where people protest what they view as unfair […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/wall-street-protests-getty-115x115.jpg "Civil Unrest – Coming to a Community Near You?")
![. . . We have read in this blog and elsewhere that the State budget this year deleted $48 million that had been earmarked to come to Orange County as […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lost-money-wide-115x115.jpg "Why Did Orange County Lose $48 Million in State Funds?")
![. . . There is growing evidence that unionized government employees are not exempt from the ravages of the current recession as well as the public backlash regarding their pay […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/paring-apple-115x115.jpg "Government Pay, Benefits, being pared back.")
![. . . With the budget pressures on government these days there is increasing talk about possibly consolidating some cities, thereby reducing their numbers and the number of high priced […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/aniceplacetolive_carol.jpg "Should Fountain Valley Go?")
He had to-a been dead drunk when he threw this one together. Probably posting from Tustin's Swinging Door Saloon.
The name is Megyn Kelly. But what were you expecting? Competency? Accuracy? Literacy?
The world is extremely fortunate that nobody - absolutely NOBODY except for occasionally yours truly in morbid curiosity - glances…
Communities love to immortalize people in concrete, steel, and public signage; but lately, the rush to do so says more…
Update: Lisa came and spoke at the Anaheim Democrats Club last night (more videos coming from last night, including the…
It does raise the question of why fight it in the first place. Dems are so dumb. They might as…
How many likes can I give this? Thank you so much Derek!
Natalie Rubacabra, has done, what past councils, were too afraid to do, challenge the "magic kingdom". The Gate Tax or"Entertainment…
Just like it said in the J L report: Disney has too much influence over our city council. As long…
Wow this CLEAR thing that Kari is starting sounds awesome. Vern do you know if she has any funding to…