Christine Shea chimes in on the oak creek housing exploratory housing agreement with TIC. https://irvinewatchdog.org/city-hall/opinion-why-irvine-voters-must-decide-oak-creeks-future/ And, TIC owns 75% of…
Wow that’s alot of shots
ouch ....
Speaking of insults. My nickname for Mayot Joe keeping Newport Newport is Peckerhead. As in Woody. Still waiting for a…
I do favor rent control, but some people whose intelligence I respect don't, so I can't automatically say that that's…
That would have a critical impact on my opinion on this issue. But given the breakdown of the vote, and…
If I recall correctly. Irvine co is offering 17 units immediately with a total of 245 including the implementation of…
I don’t think any of the 3100 homes proposed to be built are required to be affordable. Irvine co. Is…
Oh, damn. He was a good egg in most respects. I hope that he rests in peace (save for some…
chris norby Archive
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![. . . As a preface to this preface about the current state of the troubled OC Board of Education, let’s first quickly get the issue of charter schools out of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/good-gomez-parham-115x115.png "Most Important OC Votes pt 2: GOMEZ & PARHAM for OC Board of Ed! (and a talk with Norby.)")
Most Important OC Votes pt 2: GOMEZ & PARHAM for OC Board of Ed! (and a talk with Norby.)
Posted on June 5, 2016 | 9 Comments. . . As a preface to this preface about the current state of the troubled OC Board of Education, let’s first quickly get the issue of charter schools out of […] -
![. . . IN SHORT: CDs – 38, Sanchez, 39 Not Royce, 45 Raths or Varasteh, … 46 Dunn (or Gaona for Reeps), 47 Lowenthal (or Whallen), … 48 either […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Dunn-Martinez-Parham-115x115.png "OJ Blog Early 2016 Primary Recs, pt 2: U.S. House, County Supes, OCBOE")
OJ Blog Early 2016 Primary Recs, pt 2: U.S. House, County Supes, OCBOE
Posted on May 9, 2016 | 23 Comments. . . IN SHORT: CDs – 38, Sanchez, 39 Not Royce, 45 Raths or Varasteh, … 46 Dunn (or Gaona for Reeps), 47 Lowenthal (or Whallen), … 48 either […] -
![. . . Why did it take three weeks for the press to catch up with the arrest of former Fullerton cop Manuel Ramos on domestic violence charges, but only a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ramos-norby-115x115.png "A Double Standard on Reporting Domestic Violence Arrests in Fullerton")
A Double Standard on Reporting Domestic Violence Arrests in Fullerton
Posted on August 7, 2015 | 21 Comments. . . Why did it take three weeks for the press to catch up with the arrest of former Fullerton cop Manuel Ramos on domestic violence charges, but only a […] -
![Remember that Flag Day event I played piano for on Saturday? I used to think of it as a Democrat, or as THE OC Democrat Flag Day event. I guess […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/alvarez-kelly-oconnell-115x115.png "Scenes from the “Labor” Flag Day: SQS, RINO’s, Teamsters and Toll Lanes!")
Scenes from the “Labor” Flag Day: SQS, RINO’s, Teamsters and Toll Lanes!
Posted on June 17, 2014 | 8 CommentsRemember that Flag Day event I played piano for on Saturday? I used to think of it as a Democrat, or as THE OC Democrat Flag Day event. I guess […] -
![Norby at the Orangethorpe-Harbor Starbucks. His eye is looking better, but he still sees occasional light flashes. “Permanent War is not a viable way of life, whether abroad or at […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/norby-at-starbux-115x115.jpg "The Exoneration of Chris Norby.")
The Exoneration of Chris Norby.
Posted on May 16, 2014 | 28 CommentsNorby at the Orangethorpe-Harbor Starbucks. His eye is looking better, but he still sees occasional light flashes. “Permanent War is not a viable way of life, whether abroad or at […] -
![This Thanksgiving, The Orange Juice Blog is grateful for several victories great and small the people of Orange County have been fighting for, with this blog at the forefront (in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Cornucopia-2013-115x115.jpg "Thankful for a Cornucopia of Victories This Year!")
Thankful for a Cornucopia of Victories This Year!
Posted on November 28, 2013 | 15 CommentsThis Thanksgiving, The Orange Juice Blog is grateful for several victories great and small the people of Orange County have been fighting for, with this blog at the forefront (in […] -
![In the 2014 election for AD-65, Scott Lay’s “Around the Capital” website says the following about prospective candidates: Probable Candidates Sharon Quirk-Silva (Democrat) – Member, State Assembly www.sharonquirksilva.com Young Kim (Republican) […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/OC-Constellations-AD65-115x115.jpg "This Newsletter Sounds Like It Came from a Candidate")
This Newsletter Sounds Like It Came from a Candidate
Posted on October 5, 2013 | 3 CommentsIn the 2014 election for AD-65, Scott Lay’s “Around the Capital” website says the following about prospective candidates: Probable Candidates Sharon Quirk-Silva (Democrat) – Member, State Assembly www.sharonquirksilva.com Young Kim (Republican) […] -
![. Of the hundreds of OC citizens who would have loved to take Tom Daly’s place in the powerful, six-figure post of County Clerk-Recorder, the Board of Supervisors yesterday narrowed […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ackerman-hieu-ramirez-115x115.jpg "And then there were Eleven: Looking at the remaining Clerk-Recorder candidates.")
And then there were Eleven: Looking at the remaining Clerk-Recorder candidates.
Posted on March 14, 2013 | 29 Comments. Of the hundreds of OC citizens who would have loved to take Tom Daly’s place in the powerful, six-figure post of County Clerk-Recorder, the Board of Supervisors yesterday narrowed […] -
![“Right-of-center” Republican spokesblog OC Political, which I believe Vern joins me in liking quite a bit other than around election time, is providing coverage of the selection of the new […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Clerks-parody-115x115.jpg "OJB Review of OC “Clerks” Leaves OC Political’s List Collecting Dust!")
OJB Review of OC “Clerks” Leaves OC Political’s List Collecting Dust!
Posted on March 10, 2013 | 50 Comments“Right-of-center” Republican spokesblog OC Political, which I believe Vern joins me in liking quite a bit other than around election time, is providing coverage of the selection of the new […] -
![. A wave of departures of high-level county managers and executives began in late 2011 with the resignation of David Sundstrom, the elected Auditor-Controller. Press reports were that he was […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bosch-oc-govt-115x115.jpg "So You Want a Career in Orange County Government? Are You SURE?")
So You Want a Career in Orange County Government? Are You SURE?
Posted on February 5, 2013 | 9 Comments. A wave of departures of high-level county managers and executives began in late 2011 with the resignation of David Sundstrom, the elected Auditor-Controller. Press reports were that he was […] -
![Weird things are still happening in the wake of Chris Norby’s upset defeat by Fullerton Mayor Sharon Quirk-Silva in the 65th Assembly District race in the Nov. 6 general election. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Clerk-Recorder-Archives-Norby-Daly-115x115.jpg "Norby as County Clerk-Recorder? Hang On — First, Let’s See That Police Report")
Norby as County Clerk-Recorder? Hang On — First, Let’s See That Police Report
Posted on November 25, 2012 | 31 CommentsWeird things are still happening in the wake of Chris Norby’s upset defeat by Fullerton Mayor Sharon Quirk-Silva in the 65th Assembly District race in the Nov. 6 general election. […] -
![. It’s been a busy two weeks at the Registrar’s office as Neal Kelley’s staff went through a painstaking task of verifying individual signatures on over a quarter of a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/LOSER-MAX-X-115x115.jpg "Orange County’s Biggest Losers! Election 2012 edition.")
Orange County’s Biggest Losers! Election 2012 edition.
Posted on November 21, 2012 | 23 Comments. It’s been a busy two weeks at the Registrar’s office as Neal Kelley’s staff went through a painstaking task of verifying individual signatures on over a quarter of a […] -
![. It looks like Fullerton’s Chris Norby has lost his Assembly seat and along with it his State paycheck, trailing Democrat Sharon Quirk-Silva. This means Norby is out and his […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dead-gop-elephant-115x115.jpg "A few thoughts on some election results")
A few thoughts on some election results
Posted on November 13, 2012 | 4 Comments. It looks like Fullerton’s Chris Norby has lost his Assembly seat and along with it his State paycheck, trailing Democrat Sharon Quirk-Silva. This means Norby is out and his […] -
![. SOME LOCAL RACES WE’LL BE WATCHING LIKE HAWKS, starting around 9 or 10 tonight: The Congressional race between Alan Lowenthal (our fave) and Gary DeLong, in the 47th district […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/puke-115x115.jpg "2012 Election Day Live-Blog 2: Orange County Results!")
2012 Election Day Live-Blog 2: Orange County Results!
Posted on November 6, 2012 | 47 Comments. SOME LOCAL RACES WE’LL BE WATCHING LIKE HAWKS, starting around 9 or 10 tonight: The Congressional race between Alan Lowenthal (our fave) and Gary DeLong, in the 47th district […]
Now bloom’s article @ Irvine watchdog re the oak creek proposal is confusing. He talks about 1000-2000 affordable housing units…