A formal state audit will now examine waste, fraud, and abuse at the OCBE. I intend to discuss what this…
Content being a Pink Toad? I guess it depends on an amphibian's level of sef-awareness. The lower, the happier. In…
If we're talking about Dan C, he has never seemed "happy."
Yes, I know that's the impulse but you gotta know what the Guatemalan hill folk know: you get poisoned and…
If it touches me first, all bets are off.
You're absolutely right that California should adopt it statewide -- and should already have done so. And you're absolutely right…
If I were Fiona ma or Rob Bonta I’d be scared.
RCV should be adopted statewide so cities and counties don’t have to do it piecemeal. It saves money, discourages negative…
My advice to Mr. Moore, who seems like an eminently reasonable man is the same as I always give Vern.…
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![. KILL THE POOR: In his first 100 days, Brown, the so-called “lesser of two evils,” has been far more successful at dismantling California’s meager social welfare state than every […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/California-Uber-Alles-115x115.jpg "California Über Alles")
California Über Alles
Posted on June 22, 2011 | 9 Comments. KILL THE POOR: In his first 100 days, Brown, the so-called “lesser of two evils,” has been far more successful at dismantling California’s meager social welfare state than every […] -
![. . . Assemblyman Don “Spanky” Wagner, R-Irvine, at left. The unfortunate nickname, which I did not invent, refers to his unflagging advocacy for corporal punishment at home and in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Spanky-Furutami-fight.bmp "This week’s great OC videos: Spanky vs. the Sopranos, and Laguna Woods Stoners! (UPDATED with great NORBY vid)")
This week’s great OC videos: Spanky vs. the Sopranos, and Laguna Woods Stoners! (UPDATED with great NORBY vid)
Posted on June 19, 2011 | 16 Comments. . . Assemblyman Don “Spanky” Wagner, R-Irvine, at left. The unfortunate nickname, which I did not invent, refers to his unflagging advocacy for corporal punishment at home and in […] -
![. . . We’re sure between a rock and a hard place, as long as our small Republican contingent won’t consider revenues (and our Dems are arguably overly beholden to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jerry-cropped-115x115.jpg "Governor Brown Vetos Gimmicky State Budget. What next?")
Governor Brown Vetos Gimmicky State Budget. What next?
Posted on June 16, 2011 | 29 Comments. . . We’re sure between a rock and a hard place, as long as our small Republican contingent won’t consider revenues (and our Dems are arguably overly beholden to […] -
![The CA. Senate has just passed the Budget Act of 2011 by a vote of 23 AYE and 15 NO. There are 40 members of this House which includes 15 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/big-bucks.bmp "CA Senate passes AB 98. Budget Act of 2011")
CA Senate passes AB 98. Budget Act of 2011
Posted on June 15, 2011 | 12 CommentsThe CA. Senate has just passed the Budget Act of 2011 by a vote of 23 AYE and 15 NO. There are 40 members of this House which includes 15 […] -
![. . . Within the next few days the Legislature is reportedly going to be challenged to vote on a proposed state budget, one that reflects the Governor’s latest proposal […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kicking-can-115x115.jpg "Critical Vote Coming on State Budget")
Critical Vote Coming on State Budget
Posted on June 3, 2011 | 4 Comments. . . Within the next few days the Legislature is reportedly going to be challenged to vote on a proposed state budget, one that reflects the Governor’s latest proposal […] -
![. . . The “Grim Reaper,” a traditional personification of death; and State Senator Mimi Walters. The Orange Juice Blog, NOT rally organizers, is responsible for this conjunction of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/reaper-and-mimi.jpg "Rally Saturday in Laguna to Stop “Deadly Cuts in Seniors’ Day-Services, In-Home Supportive and other Services.”")
Rally Saturday in Laguna to Stop “Deadly Cuts in Seniors’ Day-Services, In-Home Supportive and other Services.”
Posted on May 24, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . The “Grim Reaper,” a traditional personification of death; and State Senator Mimi Walters. The Orange Juice Blog, NOT rally organizers, is responsible for this conjunction of […] -
![. . . In a huge win for the public, a California Appellate Court ruled this week that all public pension data regarding the amount received by each former public […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/PensionTransparency1.jpg "Court Victory Requires Disclosure of Public Pension Data")
Court Victory Requires Disclosure of Public Pension Data
Posted on May 19, 2011 | No Comments. . . In a huge win for the public, a California Appellate Court ruled this week that all public pension data regarding the amount received by each former public […] -
![. . . Some individuals and groups continue to march forward even with full knowledge that their special interest project does not pencil out. The Wall Street Journal just published […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/CHSRA.bmp "It’s time to scuttle the CA high-speed rail project")
It’s time to scuttle the CA high-speed rail project
Posted on May 18, 2011 | 5 Comments. . . Some individuals and groups continue to march forward even with full knowledge that their special interest project does not pencil out. The Wall Street Journal just published […] -
![. . . It always amazes us that relationships can completely fall apart, when on the surface, it appears to be a complete fairytale story. Arnold and Maria were the original […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/arnold-and-maria-155x155.jpg "Arnold and Maria….the sweetheart deal is on the rocks!")
Arnold and Maria….the sweetheart deal is on the rocks!
Posted on May 8, 2011 | 17 Comments. . . It always amazes us that relationships can completely fall apart, when on the surface, it appears to be a complete fairytale story. Arnold and Maria were the original […] -
![. . . From our friends at the American Civil Liberties Union today: Balance the Budget and Our Priorities. Dear ACLU Friend: Something is out of balance. And I’m not […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/statue-of-liberty-high.bmp "ACLU to Gov. Brown: Felony for possession – Are you high?")
ACLU to Gov. Brown: Felony for possession – Are you high?
Posted on May 5, 2011 | 9 Comments. . . From our friends at the American Civil Liberties Union today: Balance the Budget and Our Priorities. Dear ACLU Friend: Something is out of balance. And I’m not […] -
![. .. . . I’ve been making noise about how much this state needs an oil extraction fee for a couple of years now, haven’t I? Senator Torrico had legislation […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/graduation.jpg "Oil Extraction Fee Initiative filed for California Education Funding – Time to Get Signatures!")
Oil Extraction Fee Initiative filed for California Education Funding – Time to Get Signatures!
Posted on May 4, 2011 | 18 Comments. .. . . I’ve been making noise about how much this state needs an oil extraction fee for a couple of years now, haven’t I? Senator Torrico had legislation […] -
![Here’s something unexpected: the progressive collective of California voters appears to be sick and tired of supporting the exorbitant retirement schemes of our public servants. A new poll by the Los Angeles […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/fullerton-on-the-hog-155x155.jpg "Those Nutty Californians Want to Roll Back Public Pensions")
Those Nutty Californians Want to Roll Back Public Pensions
Posted on April 26, 2011 | 7 CommentsHere’s something unexpected: the progressive collective of California voters appears to be sick and tired of supporting the exorbitant retirement schemes of our public servants. A new poll by the Los Angeles […] -
![Assembly Member Chris Norby, MORR founder On Saturday I attended the 16th Annual Southern California Conference on Redevelopment Abuse that was held at the Elks Lodge in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/norby.bmp "Property rights victims address MORR/CURE conference")
Property rights victims address MORR/CURE conference
Posted on April 11, 2011 | 2 CommentsAssembly Member Chris Norby, MORR founder On Saturday I attended the 16th Annual Southern California Conference on Redevelopment Abuse that was held at the Elks Lodge in […] -
![. . . I was pleased to read over the weekend that Governor Brown, exasperated with the intransigence of Sacramento’s useless Republicans (who have strung him along with faux-negotiations just […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/jerry-cropped-155x155.jpg "Looking forward to the Governor’s OC visit – What brave Republican will take him on?")
Looking forward to the Governor’s OC visit – What brave Republican will take him on?
Posted on April 6, 2011 | 17 Comments. . . I was pleased to read over the weekend that Governor Brown, exasperated with the intransigence of Sacramento’s useless Republicans (who have strung him along with faux-negotiations just […]
So you're gonna write a piece about this audit? Good, folks have been asking us to cover that on this…