Change is hard, for old farts.
They passed it without knowing how much it will cost. 4-3 vote. Carroll, Mai and Agran voted no. The only…
Wait, it PASSED? Agran joined the other Dems? And it didn't need a vote of the people? I see this:…
Ironic that the council members who passed rcv this week in Irvine refused to let the voters decide if they…
It’s real simple Joshy. The new oak creek proposal if not placed to a vote of the people violates state…
The Republican Party doesn't even pretend to be conservative anymore. The "leaders" have completely capitulated the their worst voters. It's…
This article about this poll will make you feel better about the OC, although the headline is deceptive (and I…
I like Vanity Fair, I even subscribed to them in the 80’s, but they put out a really irritating little…
Why are you throttling my response with the case law cite, Vern???
budget Archive
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![. . . John Denver said it best: “Even though I ain’t got money….I’m so in love with you honey!” We have homeless, families and vagabonds living in their cars […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/geese-attack-115x115.png "The Coming Economic Boom of 2018?")
The Coming Economic Boom of 2018?
Posted on December 25, 2017 | 4 Comments. . . John Denver said it best: “Even though I ain’t got money….I’m so in love with you honey!” We have homeless, families and vagabonds living in their cars […] -
![. . . Orange County’s proposed budget for FY 2017-18 as recommended by the CEO totals $6.2 Billion. That’s just a little more than last year, but according to the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/supes-on-camp-115x115.png "OC’s Proposed Budget in Crisis: What happened to the “Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness?”")
OC’s Proposed Budget in Crisis: What happened to the “Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness?”
Posted on May 29, 2017 | 2 Comments. . . Orange County’s proposed budget for FY 2017-18 as recommended by the CEO totals $6.2 Billion. That’s just a little more than last year, but according to the […] -
![. . . Two contrasting press releases fluttered across our flustered transom today from our county’s two Democratic Congressmen, in the wake of the passage of the US Congress’ “Omnibus […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/correa-lowenthal-115x115.png "Congressman Correa Votes Against the Budget, Lowenthal Votes Yes.")
Congressman Correa Votes Against the Budget, Lowenthal Votes Yes.
Posted on May 4, 2017 | 4 Comments. . . Two contrasting press releases fluttered across our flustered transom today from our county’s two Democratic Congressmen, in the wake of the passage of the US Congress’ “Omnibus […] -
![Forty Miles of Bad Road ….ahead. As you may or may not have heard……the Congress again has lost its way and “somehow” emptied the Federal Highway Trust Fund. A […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/money-burning-115x115.jpg "Do Away with the Highway Trust Fund?")
Do Away with the Highway Trust Fund?
Posted on July 19, 2014 | 5 CommentsForty Miles of Bad Road ….ahead. As you may or may not have heard……the Congress again has lost its way and “somehow” emptied the Federal Highway Trust Fund. A […] -
![The Orange County Register’s Art Marroquin has been a busy boy in Anaheim lately. This morning he covered two subjects near and dear to the hearts of Orange Juice […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Anaheim-James-Bonds-115x115.jpg "The Convention Center, CATER, and the Sad Necessity of SUING to get what SHOULD be Public Knowledge.")
The Convention Center, CATER, and the Sad Necessity of SUING to get what SHOULD be Public Knowledge.
Posted on May 21, 2014 | 33 CommentsThe Orange County Register’s Art Marroquin has been a busy boy in Anaheim lately. This morning he covered two subjects near and dear to the hearts of Orange Juice […] -
![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 death of Kelly Thomas and the ongoing trial has been grounded in the stigmas that surround both mental illness and substance abuse. As the defense attorneys continue to blame […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/argument-115x115.jpg "The War of Words, over Drug Policy")
The War of Words, over Drug Policy
Posted on December 19, 2013 | 10 CommentsThe death of Kelly Thomas and the ongoing trial has been grounded in the stigmas that surround both mental illness and substance abuse. As the defense attorneys continue to blame […] -
![Many Californians continue to struggle through the incredibly-slow economic recovery… wages in many areas are stagnant, employment opportunities are difficult to find and November tax hikes and Obamacare stand as […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/scrooge-mcduck-thanks-for-money-115x115.jpg "California’s Lawmakers thank YOU, the Taxpayer!")
California’s Lawmakers thank YOU, the Taxpayer!
Posted on December 5, 2013 | 1 CommentMany Californians continue to struggle through the incredibly-slow economic recovery… wages in many areas are stagnant, employment opportunities are difficult to find and November tax hikes and Obamacare stand as […] -
![In the myriad of conservative think tank writings, including newspaper columns, so-called research papers, and hand-wringing diatribe, one would believe that the status of public pensions and their funding is […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/whipped-lego-e1383781195452.jpg "Pension “Reformers” get whipped in 2 city elections")
Pension “Reformers” get whipped in 2 city elections
Posted on November 6, 2013 | 7 CommentsIn the myriad of conservative think tank writings, including newspaper columns, so-called research papers, and hand-wringing diatribe, one would believe that the status of public pensions and their funding is […] -
![What follows is an attempt to provide a general overview of the public pension controversy that seems to be in our media and various blogs continuously. If you are sick […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/gavel-cash-115x115.jpg "A Primer on Pension Politics")
A Primer on Pension Politics
Posted on October 28, 2013 | 22 CommentsWhat follows is an attempt to provide a general overview of the public pension controversy that seems to be in our media and various blogs continuously. If you are sick […] -
![Anytime we say that we don’t have enough money to do something good, this chart shows why that’s a lie. It depends on the definition of “we.” “We” have plenty […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Corporate-taxes-and-profits-115x115.png "This Graphic Says that Most Discussions about Our Spending Priorities are Bullshit")
This Graphic Says that Most Discussions about Our Spending Priorities are Bullshit
Posted on August 10, 2013 | 4 CommentsAnytime we say that we don’t have enough money to do something good, this chart shows why that’s a lie. It depends on the definition of “we.” “We” have plenty […] -
![. Personally, I’m getting tired of looking for the day our County Supervisors start acting like the leaders of a large, complex organization rather than reactive, soundbite-driven politicos who engage […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Damage-Control-original-names-rasterized-115x115.jpg "Hysteria Among County Supervisors Proves Premature.")
Hysteria Among County Supervisors Proves Premature.
Posted on May 27, 2013 | 3 Comments. Personally, I’m getting tired of looking for the day our County Supervisors start acting like the leaders of a large, complex organization rather than reactive, soundbite-driven politicos who engage […] -
![. The recent news that the remodeling of a community center at Northwood Community Park is now 45% over budget is not surprising at all. It’s yet another reminder of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/NCSl-115x115.jpg "NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY – Irvine’s Northwood Community Center.")
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY – Irvine’s Northwood Community Center.
Posted on May 11, 2013 | 8 Comments. The recent news that the remodeling of a community center at Northwood Community Park is now 45% over budget is not surprising at all. It’s yet another reminder of […] -
![[This is taken (with permission and some editing) from a post in Daily Kos by a fellow who goes by the name of “lefthandedman.” He describes himself (in my paraphrase) […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Leia-Strangles-Jabba-115x115.jpg "A Peek into Some Current Democratic Discussion of “Chained CPI”")
A Peek into Some Current Democratic Discussion of “Chained CPI”
Posted on March 16, 2013 | 24 Comments[This is taken (with permission and some editing) from a post in Daily Kos by a fellow who goes by the name of “lefthandedman.” He describes himself (in my paraphrase) […]
Progressives are afraid of the electorate.