You might be surprised what sort of low-lives would crave a quarter mil job with no professional qualifications and no…
That would just spark even more corruption and only allow independently wealthy people to run and win.
SB 249? It got killed via suspense file in assembly appropriations. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB249
Without commenting on your specific stats, I would say that is an excellent question. Maybe you should be a Supervisor.…
Criticizing past elected trustees of the Orange County Board of Supervisors reflects not only their leadership weaknesses but also flaws…
Can someone explain why there are 1 county worker for every 160+ citizens that doesn’t include state, federal, cities plus…
Given how significant this would be in addressing MAGA misbehavior, one would think that Newsom should sign it. What's the…
I'm leaning toward the concept of making the Board, de facto part time by cutting Supervisor's salaries by two-thirds and…
By the way, on the County Board of Education - they have almost no authority over anything and have been…
2014 elections Archive
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![Final Results (pretty much) Wednesday morning: The best news: Judge Joanne Motoike (right) won by a lot! Board of Education incumbent David Boyd beat his tea-party challenger whatsisname by a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/terrified-3-e1401803109970.gif "Your June 2014 Primary Election OCD Live-blogging Thread! (Last update Thursday)")
Your June 2014 Primary Election OCD Live-blogging Thread! (Last update Thursday)
Posted on June 3, 2014 | 12 CommentsFinal Results (pretty much) Wednesday morning: The best news: Judge Joanne Motoike (right) won by a lot! Board of Education incumbent David Boyd beat his tea-party challenger whatsisname by a […] -
![Ah, Rolling Hills, California. The exclusive gated community nestled in the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Such a breathtakingly beautiful place with its view of the Pacific and its “ranch-style equestrian environment.” […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/steel-moreno-rolling-hills-115x115.png "Where the Heart is: Michelle Steel just can’t quit Palos Verdes.")
Where the Heart is: Michelle Steel just can’t quit Palos Verdes.
Posted on June 2, 2014 | 22 CommentsAh, Rolling Hills, California. The exclusive gated community nestled in the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Such a breathtakingly beautiful place with its view of the Pacific and its “ranch-style equestrian environment.” […] -
![Think that’s a sensationalistic headline? I think not. I received a slate mailer today. For those of you who aren’t clued in on what these are– they’re paid political advertisements. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/derek-johnson-T-Rack-115x115.png "OC District Attorney Endorses Judge Who Blamed Woman’s Vagina for Not Fighting Hard Enough to Prevent Violent Rape")
OC District Attorney Endorses Judge Who Blamed Woman’s Vagina for Not Fighting Hard Enough to Prevent Violent Rape
Posted on May 20, 2014 | 25 CommentsThink that’s a sensationalistic headline? I think not. I received a slate mailer today. For those of you who aren’t clued in on what these are– they’re paid political advertisements. […] -
![SHORT VERSION Vern here. Greg obviously put a lot of thought and research into this guide, and on the races I’m familiar with I MOSTLY agree with him. And in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/votebox-115x115.jpg "The Orange Juice June 2014 Primary Voter’s Guide!")
The Orange Juice June 2014 Primary Voter’s Guide!
Posted on May 19, 2014 | 80 CommentsSHORT VERSION Vern here. Greg obviously put a lot of thought and research into this guide, and on the races I’m familiar with I MOSTLY agree with him. And in […] -
![“Ms. Hayden’s election to the Superior Court will do much to erase the stain that Judge Johnson has left upon it.” ~ Orange County Register Editorial Board All over Orange […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/BindersFullOfWomen-115x115.jpg "Binders Full of Women at OCGOP: Helen Hayden for Sup Ct Judge")
Binders Full of Women at OCGOP: Helen Hayden for Sup Ct Judge
Posted on May 5, 2014 | 16 Comments“Ms. Hayden’s election to the Superior Court will do much to erase the stain that Judge Johnson has left upon it.” ~ Orange County Register Editorial Board All over Orange […] -
![It was low-stakes drama last week at the OCGOP Central Committee meeting, when presumed frontrunner, Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, failed to secure the county’s prized endorsement for Governor in a less-than-stunning […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tumblr_static_diamond-115x115.jpg "The Diamond Affair: DPOC’s Loss is OCGOP’s Gain")
The Diamond Affair: DPOC’s Loss is OCGOP’s Gain
Posted on April 28, 2014 | 32 CommentsIt was low-stakes drama last week at the OCGOP Central Committee meeting, when presumed frontrunner, Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, failed to secure the county’s prized endorsement for Governor in a less-than-stunning […] -
![One of the few areas right and left generally agree on is the primacy of Public Safety as a critical function of government. If taxes do nothing else, keeping us […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kris-murray-e1396556668700.jpg "Further Misadventures and Malfunctions of the Murrbot™")
Further Misadventures and Malfunctions of the Murrbot™
Posted on April 3, 2014 | 5 CommentsOne of the few areas right and left generally agree on is the primacy of Public Safety as a critical function of government. If taxes do nothing else, keeping us […] -
![. . . The biggest surprise, interviewing Attorney General candidate and famed Rancho Santa Margarita “birther queen” Orly Taitz at her dentist office Friday, was that she spoke passionately and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Orly-Vern-exam-115x115.jpg "Orly Taitz: An Examination")
Orly Taitz: An Examination
Posted on March 31, 2014 | 42 Comments. . . The biggest surprise, interviewing Attorney General candidate and famed Rancho Santa Margarita “birther queen” Orly Taitz at her dentist office Friday, was that she spoke passionately and […] -
![I don’t tweet much — but when I do tweet I like to try to start a ruckus with some egotistical goofball I don’t even know. Take, for example, the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/AG-candidate-David-King-115x115.jpg "Republican Attorney General Candidate David King is Serious But Stupid")
Republican Attorney General Candidate David King is Serious But Stupid
Posted on March 22, 2014 | 6 CommentsI don’t tweet much — but when I do tweet I like to try to start a ruckus with some egotistical goofball I don’t even know. Take, for example, the […] -
![It’s a question I keep not getting an answer to, try as I may. I mean, the Republicans I know here in the OC, my Republican friends on this blog […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/huff-mimi-wyland-115x115.png "Huff, Mimi and Wyland block Lou’s “DISCLOSE Act” – Why do Republicans hate transparency?")
Huff, Mimi and Wyland block Lou’s “DISCLOSE Act” – Why do Republicans hate transparency?
Posted on March 20, 2014 | 34 CommentsIt’s a question I keep not getting an answer to, try as I may. I mean, the Republicans I know here in the OC, my Republican friends on this blog […] -
![1. Mansoor Sues Mrs. Steel Over Goofy Ballot Designation. First off, I live in the Second Supervisorial District, which includes HB, Newport, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Seal Beach, up to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/stepford-carpetbaggers-115x115.png "Michelle Steel, Stepford Carpetbaggers, Termed-out Termagants, and Goofy Ballot Designations.")
Michelle Steel, Stepford Carpetbaggers, Termed-out Termagants, and Goofy Ballot Designations.
Posted on March 16, 2014 | 29 Comments1. Mansoor Sues Mrs. Steel Over Goofy Ballot Designation. First off, I live in the Second Supervisorial District, which includes HB, Newport, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Seal Beach, up to […] -
![Thanks to Greg Diamond for the perfect title! And now I shall tell this tale, for I was there, and I took the pictures. And also, I was there BECAUSE […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/edgar-barbre-115x115.jpg "The Fail of Troy.")
The Fail of Troy.
Posted on March 10, 2014 | 18 CommentsThanks to Greg Diamond for the perfect title! And now I shall tell this tale, for I was there, and I took the pictures. And also, I was there BECAUSE […] -
![I’m off to the California Democratic Party convention soon, where I hope to raise $420,000 today for my now-official campaign for District Attorney, so I have time only to give […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Greg-with-Check-at-ROV-115x115.jpg "Just the Headlines (Plus a Bit More) for Now from Friday at the Registrar of Voters’ Office")
Just the Headlines (Plus a Bit More) for Now from Friday at the Registrar of Voters’ Office
Posted on March 8, 2014 | 12 CommentsI’m off to the California Democratic Party convention soon, where I hope to raise $420,000 today for my now-official campaign for District Attorney, so I have time only to give […] -
![I’ll be turning in my forms to run for District Attorney against Tony Rackauckas (with or without Susan Kang Schroeder joining him on the ballot to take the baton) TODAY […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Greg-at-OCCORD-dinner-600px-115x115.jpg "Come Sign My Nomination Papers! Registrar of Voters Office, 4 p.m. SHARP!")
Come Sign My Nomination Papers! Registrar of Voters Office, 4 p.m. SHARP!
Posted on March 7, 2014 | 26 CommentsI’ll be turning in my forms to run for District Attorney against Tony Rackauckas (with or without Susan Kang Schroeder joining him on the ballot to take the baton) TODAY […]
If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…