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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![Financial black hole photo. Courtesy TIME For the past two years we have read hundreds of newspapers reports addressing the fact that we cannot agree on a State budget. What […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/black-hole.bmp "Our Black Hole. CA Debt Service")
Our Black Hole. CA Debt Service
Posted on November 19, 2010 | 4 CommentsFinancial black hole photo. Courtesy TIME For the past two years we have read hundreds of newspapers reports addressing the fact that we cannot agree on a State budget. What […] -
![We hope to have Bill on our radio show next Wednesday – as we did Hoagy Holguin – to ask him what his specific plans are. But this ad is […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC_0208-155x155.jpg "OJ friend Bill Dalati, Anaheim council candidate, releases cool video")
OJ friend Bill Dalati, Anaheim council candidate, releases cool video
Posted on October 21, 2010 | 13 CommentsWe hope to have Bill on our radio show next Wednesday – as we did Hoagy Holguin – to ask him what his specific plans are. But this ad is […] -
![This new press release from 68th Assembly district candidate Phu Nguyen is pretty brilliant and hard-hitting, but I think I should give the whole story more context… I think I’ll […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/mansoor-4-155x155.jpg "Phu slams Mansoor for rejecting a $633,000 savings for Costa Mesa for purely political reasons.")
Phu slams Mansoor for rejecting a $633,000 savings for Costa Mesa for purely political reasons.
Posted on October 13, 2010 | 9 CommentsThis new press release from 68th Assembly district candidate Phu Nguyen is pretty brilliant and hard-hitting, but I think I should give the whole story more context… I think I’ll […] -
![from the OC Labor Federation today: “Good Jobs Express” Statewide Tour Kick-Off Rep. Loretta Sanchez to Join Community Leaders, Workers to Rally for High-Speed Rail, Good Jobs Event to Highlight […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/high-speed-rail-workers-155x155.jpg "“Good Jobs Express” in Anaheim tomorrow will highlight contrasts between Brown and Whitman.")
“Good Jobs Express” in Anaheim tomorrow will highlight contrasts between Brown and Whitman.
Posted on October 11, 2010 | No Commentsfrom the OC Labor Federation today: “Good Jobs Express” Statewide Tour Kick-Off Rep. Loretta Sanchez to Join Community Leaders, Workers to Rally for High-Speed Rail, Good Jobs Event to Highlight […] -
![This great statement from Phu comes in the wake of an encouraging poll from Tulchin Research that shows him within the margin of error of winning this long-time Republican-gerrymandered seat […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Phu-holds-forth-155x155.jpg "Phu, gaining in the polls, compares Sacramento budget debacle to Costa Mesa’s dark Mansoor years.")
Phu, gaining in the polls, compares Sacramento budget debacle to Costa Mesa’s dark Mansoor years.
Posted on October 9, 2010 | 30 CommentsThis great statement from Phu comes in the wake of an encouraging poll from Tulchin Research that shows him within the margin of error of winning this long-time Republican-gerrymandered seat […] -
![CLICK ON THIS RADIO AT 7 every Wednesday night to hear us! Call-in number 877-805-4208. THIS time, Wed. Sept. 29, have we got a special show for you! As Duane […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Orange-Juice-Blog-Radio-155x155.jpg "Radio Orange Juice presents the Alternative Senate Debate, Wed. Sept. 29, 7-9pm!")
Radio Orange Juice presents the Alternative Senate Debate, Wed. Sept. 29, 7-9pm!
Posted on September 28, 2010 | 11 CommentsCLICK ON THIS RADIO AT 7 every Wednesday night to hear us! Call-in number 877-805-4208. THIS time, Wed. Sept. 29, have we got a special show for you! As Duane […] -
![We tried to warn you back in July. Did you listen? Probably not. Conservative commentator and celebrity Stephen Colbert took up the United Farmworkers on a dare and agreed to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/colbert-lockwood-155x155.jpg "Colbert’s Congressional Testimony, after working with immigrants in the fields.")
Colbert’s Congressional Testimony, after working with immigrants in the fields.
Posted on September 24, 2010 | 14 CommentsWe tried to warn you back in July. Did you listen? Probably not. Conservative commentator and celebrity Stephen Colbert took up the United Farmworkers on a dare and agreed to […] -
![Do you ever get the Feeling that we Americans are like “Sitting Ducks” because of, and during Election Year Politicking? Yogi Berra once said, “it is Deja-Vu all over, again!” […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Sitting-Ducks-155x155.jpg "The National GOP “Pledge” – Contract ON America Rehashed with Vague Promises?")
The National GOP “Pledge” – Contract ON America Rehashed with Vague Promises?
Posted on September 23, 2010 | 2 CommentsDo you ever get the Feeling that we Americans are like “Sitting Ducks” because of, and during Election Year Politicking? Yogi Berra once said, “it is Deja-Vu all over, again!” […] -
![Thus far there have been two basic components to Allan Mansoor’s campaign for the 68th Assembly District: Using his position as Costa Mesa Mayor and three brainless Council allies to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/mansoor-5-155x155.jpg "Allan Mansoor’s other shoe drops: Imposing E-Verify on all Costa Mesa Businesses?")
Allan Mansoor’s other shoe drops: Imposing E-Verify on all Costa Mesa Businesses?
Posted on September 22, 2010 | 10 CommentsThus far there have been two basic components to Allan Mansoor’s campaign for the 68th Assembly District: Using his position as Costa Mesa Mayor and three brainless Council allies to […] -
![Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) help thousands of business owners grow their business – all for free. The SBDC is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Logo_SBDC-155x64.jpg "CA Small Business Development Centers: FUNDS & Small Business Assistance")
CA Small Business Development Centers: FUNDS & Small Business Assistance
Posted on September 8, 2010 | No CommentsSmall Business Development Centers (SBDC) help thousands of business owners grow their business – all for free. The SBDC is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) […] -
![La Femme Wonkita has said it before, on public access TV no less: When the public hears the phrase “Public-Private Partnership,” what they need to hear is “Bend over.” Tonight, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Homer_bending_over-155x155.gif "Tonight, a Double-Header of Public-Private Ripoffs! (Costa Mesa / Fairgrounds, Huntington Beach / Poseidon.)")
Tonight, a Double-Header of Public-Private Ripoffs! (Costa Mesa / Fairgrounds, Huntington Beach / Poseidon.)
Posted on September 7, 2010 | 4 CommentsLa Femme Wonkita has said it before, on public access TV no less: When the public hears the phrase “Public-Private Partnership,” what they need to hear is “Bend over.” Tonight, […] -
![Dear Vern, Since 1894, Labor Day has been a time to honor the contributions of American workers to the prosperity of our country. Over the years, as economic conditions improved, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/labor-day-son-on-dad-155x155.jpg "LABOR DAY: A message from Beth Krom")
LABOR DAY: A message from Beth Krom
Posted on September 6, 2010 | 4 CommentsDear Vern, Since 1894, Labor Day has been a time to honor the contributions of American workers to the prosperity of our country. Over the years, as economic conditions improved, […] -
![And not a moment too soon, but on Labor Day Weekend, just as promised, the campaign begins! The Real Meaning Of Labor Day This Labor Day weekend, while you’re barbecuing […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Young-Jerry-Brown-Boxing-155x155.png "Had Enough of Queen Meg? Come See Jerry Brown Tomorrow at 11, Santa Ana Zoo!")
Had Enough of Queen Meg? Come See Jerry Brown Tomorrow at 11, Santa Ana Zoo!
Posted on September 3, 2010 | 4 CommentsAnd not a moment too soon, but on Labor Day Weekend, just as promised, the campaign begins! The Real Meaning Of Labor Day This Labor Day weekend, while you’re barbecuing […] -
![Switzerland has about 8 million people, Sweden about 9 million. When you look on the actuarial tables of the world’s Insurance Companies, you will always find both of these countries right up […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/coocoo-155x155.jpg "The US can’t even make a Coo Coo Clock.")
The US can’t even make a Coo Coo Clock.
Posted on August 31, 2010 | 2 CommentsSwitzerland has about 8 million people, Sweden about 9 million. When you look on the actuarial tables of the world’s Insurance Companies, you will always find both of these countries right up […]
So you're gonna write a piece about this audit? Good, folks have been asking us to cover that on this…