If you're claiming there's a "plague" of sewer service in California, then it's reasonable to ask: where’s the evidence? A…
Neither do I nuisance. Neither do I. Especially here in oc where the cpod equates winning elections with actually governing.…
The guy was one of those elderly Young Republicans working as a "government affairs" flunky.
They will cease political activities by making a campaign worker/Repuglican stooge "Chairman of the Board?" BTW, when was that election…
Or Bill O'Connell.
The news outta Sacramento today is the bill got turned into a "two-year" bill. Not sure I quite understand that…
The Register caught up with this today. They talked to Dara too. https://www.ocregister.com/2025/04/29/anaheim-chamber-will-reorganize-cease-political-activities-in-renewed-bid-to-stay-open/ I'll be asking him some questions, probably…
When you are an elected official and you admit to illegally entering the country, you just may get a self…
State Bar suspends Ferguson’s license. http://www.metnews.com/articles/2025/ferguson_042825.htm
carlos bustamante Archive
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![. . . Ah, Orange County. California’s ruling bastion of rich white privilege. Populated largely in the 70’s by post-Watts riot White Flight, Orange County has long boasted a voting […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/emperor-worship1-e1401396187731.jpg "A Rackauckas Retrospective: Is This the County we want to be?")
A Rackauckas Retrospective: Is This the County we want to be?
Posted on May 29, 2014 | 29 Comments. . . Ah, Orange County. California’s ruling bastion of rich white privilege. Populated largely in the 70’s by post-Watts riot White Flight, Orange County has long boasted a voting […] -
![. “ENOUGH ALREADY! This Fair Sale Review Committee has done great work, but we can’t go any farther without subpoena power which we don’t have. I move that we pack […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/berardino-punching-ellis-e1362249006857.jpg "Fairgrounds Sale Struggle ends with whimper and adoption of new policies.")
Fairgrounds Sale Struggle ends with whimper and adoption of new policies.
Posted on March 3, 2013 | 7 Comments. “ENOUGH ALREADY! This Fair Sale Review Committee has done great work, but we can’t go any farther without subpoena power which we don’t have. I move that we pack […] -
![. In the late 1990’s, as Orange County was working its way out of its 1994 bankruptcy filing, a media firestorm erupted regarding alleged sexual harassment and other “inappropriate behavior” […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/girl-on-washing-machine-e1344966826245.jpg "The Sex Cycle in Orange County Government")
The Sex Cycle in Orange County Government
Posted on August 13, 2012 | 18 Comments. In the late 1990’s, as Orange County was working its way out of its 1994 bankruptcy filing, a media firestorm erupted regarding alleged sexual harassment and other “inappropriate behavior” […] -
![. There is exactly one thing that is in exactly one respect funny about the whole Carlos Bustamante situation and that is this: Tom Mauk permitted Busta to quit and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Elmer-Fudd-and-Bustamante-115x115.jpg "The Sole Funny Thing About the Whole Disgusting BustaMauk Situation")
The Sole Funny Thing About the Whole Disgusting BustaMauk Situation
Posted on July 9, 2012 | 39 Comments. There is exactly one thing that is in exactly one respect funny about the whole Carlos Bustamante situation and that is this: Tom Mauk permitted Busta to quit and […] -
![Well, events have clearly overtaken my carefully prepared report on the brewing and seamy Carlos Bustamante scandal, and I look forward to hearing more gruesome details of the following […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/mauk-busty-campbell-115x115.jpg "Did OC CEO Tom Mauk cover up Bustamante’s ravages for months? And what did Supervisor Campbell know?")
Did OC CEO Tom Mauk cover up Bustamante’s ravages for months? And what did Supervisor Campbell know?
Posted on July 2, 2012 | 106 CommentsWell, events have clearly overtaken my carefully prepared report on the brewing and seamy Carlos Bustamante scandal, and I look forward to hearing more gruesome details of the following […] -
![Damn, this county has been run badly these last few years. I mean, hell’s bells. Who’s been in charge? Are they asleep at the switch? That would be our County […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/mauk-cropped-115x115.jpg "A complete MAUK-ery: The Misrule of Orange County’s CEO.")
A complete MAUK-ery: The Misrule of Orange County’s CEO.
Posted on April 17, 2012 | 31 CommentsDamn, this county has been run badly these last few years. I mean, hell’s bells. Who’s been in charge? Are they asleep at the switch? That would be our County […] -
![Something is drastically wrong with the leadership of county government here. Basically, it looks like no one on the Board of Supervisors is interested in or capable of doing the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/metled-orange-popsicle-115x115.jpg "Orange County Government Melting Down")
Orange County Government Melting Down
Posted on March 30, 2012 | 22 CommentsSomething is drastically wrong with the leadership of county government here. Basically, it looks like no one on the Board of Supervisors is interested in or capable of doing the […] -
![No bueno! Santa Ana Councilman David Benavides appears on the home page of the so-called “Hispanic 100,” which is really a front for the Republican Party. Note that GOP Senate […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Is-David-Benavides-a-member-of-Hispanic-100-155x155.jpg "Is Santa Ana Councilman David Benavides a member of the GOP’s Hispanic 100?")
Is Santa Ana Councilman David Benavides a member of the GOP’s Hispanic 100?
Posted on October 9, 2010 | 2 CommentsNo bueno! Santa Ana Councilman David Benavides appears on the home page of the so-called “Hispanic 100,” which is really a front for the Republican Party. Note that GOP Senate […] -
![When I ran against Santa Ana Councilman Carlos Bustamante, in 2008, I did so primarily because the Democrats failed to recruit a challenger against the only Republican on the Santa […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Van-Tran-and-Carlos-Bustamante-155x155.jpg "Santa Ana Councilman Carlos Bustamante to host a fundraiser for Van Tran at his home")
Santa Ana Councilman Carlos Bustamante to host a fundraiser for Van Tran at his home
Posted on September 15, 2010 | 12 CommentsWhen I ran against Santa Ana Councilman Carlos Bustamante, in 2008, I did so primarily because the Democrats failed to recruit a challenger against the only Republican on the Santa […] -
![In a city with a terrible lack of park space, Santiago Park is a veritable oasis. The park is located in north Santa Ana, within easy walking distance of the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Why do so many solitary men lurk at Santa Ana’s Santiago Park?")
Why do so many solitary men lurk at Santa Ana’s Santiago Park?
Posted on January 17, 2010 | 50 CommentsIn a city with a terrible lack of park space, Santiago Park is a veritable oasis. The park is located in north Santa Ana, within easy walking distance of the […] -
Santa Ana Business Bank sold to a bank holding company in Los Angeles
Posted on January 13, 2010 | 5 CommentsThe Directors of the Santa Ana Business Bank will now have more time on their hands for other activities The Santa Ana Business Bank celebrated their grand opening on Nov. […] -
![I was surprised when I heard that Santa Ana Councilman Carlos Bustamante actually voted to support the Dream Act. I did not expect that at all. Bustamante is a Republican […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/blue-carlos.jpg "Is Carlos Bustamante turning blue?")
Is Carlos Bustamante turning blue?
Posted on July 23, 2009 | 27 CommentsI was surprised when I heard that Santa Ana Councilman Carlos Bustamante actually voted to support the Dream Act. I did not expect that at all. Bustamante is a Republican […] -
Carlos Bustamante gives OC GOP heartburn as he shills for unions
Posted on May 12, 2009 | 7 CommentsPriceless! Apparently Santa Ana Councilman Carlos Bustamante, who is a Republican, “voted at the May 4 council meeting in favor of a resolution supporting the federal Employee Free Choice Act, […] -
![Have Santa Ana’s Usual Suspects targeted Sean Mill for termination? My co-blogger Sean Mill posted a video this week featuring the old cereal character Count Chocula. For those of you […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/usual-suspects-target-sean-mill.jpg "Have Santa Ana’s Usual Suspects targeted Sean Mill?")
Have Santa Ana’s Usual Suspects targeted Sean Mill?
Posted on April 5, 2009 | 39 CommentsHave Santa Ana’s Usual Suspects targeted Sean Mill for termination? My co-blogger Sean Mill posted a video this week featuring the old cereal character Count Chocula. For those of you […]
Blog editor here; I'll get Stephanie to answer this, but I can get started: 1. Where's the evidence? You're asking…