Irvine Republicans Mike Carroll and Anthony Kuo and socialist Democrat Larry Agran voted in favor of awarding almost 10% of…
An update on this story. Tom Craik died suddenly on December 8, two years to the day after the PYLUSD…
1. Nobody ever said he never did anything wrong in his life, maybe he did, maybe he didn’t. It’s the…
Ok Albert Jr. was not on probation at the time but I confirm that he had just been charged on…
Have you recovered from being Tan and Bombed on Christmas, you alcoholic
A Orange Juice Christmas Classic - the true story - accept no substitute! https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2009/12/the-true-story-of-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/ Also our favorite carol:
I remember Larry McNeely - one of our conservative HB allies in the successful 20-year fight against Poseidon! He seemed…
McNeely’s opinion re similarities between Irvine and HB with which I agree. https://www.facebook.com/groups/HB4UbyHBCF/posts/5374401489324441/
Here is Deidre Harris - head of NAACPOC - apparently held under the auspices of the CORCDC while it was…
Environment Archive
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![. . . The Orange Juice Blog proudly congratulates its official singing geologist, Dr. John C. Hoaglund III, otherwise known as “The Rock Doctor” – a friend Greg and I […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/rock-doctor-carbon-neutral-115x115.png "Weekend Open Thread: Rock Doctor’s Improved Desal Concept wins Acceptance of his Peers")
Weekend Open Thread: Rock Doctor’s Improved Desal Concept wins Acceptance of his Peers
Posted on December 18, 2015 | 35 Comments. . . The Orange Juice Blog proudly congratulates its official singing geologist, Dr. John C. Hoaglund III, otherwise known as “The Rock Doctor” – a friend Greg and I […] -
![. . . Small and wiry, handsome and loquacious, former state Senator Joe Dunn makes no apologies for his liberalism, and hasn’t a worry about his Congressional race for the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/contemplative-115x115.jpg "Joe Dunn: The Man, the Record, the Interview.")
Joe Dunn: The Man, the Record, the Interview.
Posted on November 30, 2015 | 10 Comments. . . Small and wiry, handsome and loquacious, former state Senator Joe Dunn makes no apologies for his liberalism, and hasn’t a worry about his Congressional race for the […] -
![. . . There was a popular saying after the attacks of Sept 11, 2001, and that saying was “Oceans no longer protect us.” Well, similarly, on a local (and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/banning-urban-village-1-115x115.png "An “Urban Village” on Banning Ranch? Oh, HELL no. All hands on deck Wednesday!")
An “Urban Village” on Banning Ranch? Oh, HELL no. All hands on deck Wednesday!
Posted on October 5, 2015 | 12 Comments. . . There was a popular saying after the attacks of Sept 11, 2001, and that saying was “Oceans no longer protect us.” Well, similarly, on a local (and […] -
![. . . Vern here. As dissenting OC Water Board member Phil Anthony told us recently, if Orange County decided we really needed a desalination plant, “we could make it […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/carbon-neutral1-e1439946234472-115x115.png "OC can do Desal better: Use salt to lock up CO2 emissions. (Longer footnoted version.)")
OC can do Desal better: Use salt to lock up CO2 emissions. (Longer footnoted version.)
Posted on August 16, 2015 | 1 Comment. . . Vern here. As dissenting OC Water Board member Phil Anthony told us recently, if Orange County decided we really needed a desalination plant, “we could make it […] -
![. . . I know, let’s start here – let’s start with what USUALLY happens, what generally happens. What generally happens, that is, in contemporary Orange County when a city council […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/zenger-bushala-flight-e1429857274458-115x115.jpg "The Fullerton Rail District: Bushala & Zenger’s new paradigm for development.")
The Fullerton Rail District: Bushala & Zenger’s new paradigm for development.
Posted on May 25, 2015 | 11 Comments. . . I know, let’s start here – let’s start with what USUALLY happens, what generally happens. What generally happens, that is, in contemporary Orange County when a city council […] -
![. . . The Homeless of Orange County need to set the standard around the country and perhaps around the world. We can do it…but…we need the Orange County Board […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/homeless-orange-county-115x115.png "The Homelessness Issue in the OC")
The Homelessness Issue in the OC
Posted on April 6, 2015 | 3 Comments. . . The Homeless of Orange County need to set the standard around the country and perhaps around the world. We can do it…but…we need the Orange County Board […] -
![The mammoth, packed, Coastal Commission hearing at Huntington Beach City Hall, on whether to change the zoning of the “Ridge” portion of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands from “open space” to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/the-ridge-march-e1402537262703.jpg "The Ridge Development “DENIED” by Coastal Commission; most of HB rejoices! [update – not “denied” but stymied.]")
The Ridge Development “DENIED” by Coastal Commission; most of HB rejoices! [update – not “denied” but stymied.]
Posted on June 12, 2014 | 6 CommentsThe mammoth, packed, Coastal Commission hearing at Huntington Beach City Hall, on whether to change the zoning of the “Ridge” portion of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands from “open space” to […] -
![Politics and Surf City monkeyshines aside, I am looking forward to the book signing and discussion tomorrow afternoon in the Bella Terra Barnes and Noble, HB, 2pm today (Sunday June […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/epting-books-115x115.jpg "Epting and son’s book signing in HB this afternoon … but What IS going on with Epting?")
Epting and son’s book signing in HB this afternoon … but What IS going on with Epting?
Posted on June 7, 2014 | 22 CommentsPolitics and Surf City monkeyshines aside, I am looking forward to the book signing and discussion tomorrow afternoon in the Bella Terra Barnes and Noble, HB, 2pm today (Sunday June […] -
![Former HB Mayor and energy activist Debbie Cook wrote this editorial a couple weeks ago in John Earl’s re-vivified Surf City Voice. As HB Mayor Matt Harper is running for […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/harper-at-desk1-e1401482160815.jpg "Poseidon’s Water Boy: Matt Harper Quietly Pushes Desal Scam Past Ratepayers.")
Poseidon’s Water Boy: Matt Harper Quietly Pushes Desal Scam Past Ratepayers.
Posted on May 30, 2014 | 5 CommentsFormer HB Mayor and energy activist Debbie Cook wrote this editorial a couple weeks ago in John Earl’s re-vivified Surf City Voice. As HB Mayor Matt Harper is running for […] -
![And then there was this (fluttering across the SAME damn transom…) Dear xxxxxxx, If you only have a moment to read this important reminder, please just put this on your […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/san-onofre-and-fire-115x115.jpg "San Clemente Green: GOT ASHES? Radiation plume model is being demonstrated right now.")
San Clemente Green: GOT ASHES? Radiation plume model is being demonstrated right now.
Posted on May 18, 2014 | No CommentsAnd then there was this (fluttering across the SAME damn transom…) Dear xxxxxxx, If you only have a moment to read this important reminder, please just put this on your […] -
![With all the fires raging in Southern California, we see that droughts can mean a lot more than simple water shortage. Droughts are a certainty in California, something you can […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/california-wildfire-2014-115x115.jpg "Unprecedented Wildfires, Predictable Drought.")
Unprecedented Wildfires, Predictable Drought.
Posted on May 18, 2014 | 10 CommentsWith all the fires raging in Southern California, we see that droughts can mean a lot more than simple water shortage. Droughts are a certainty in California, something you can […] -
![. . . The biggest surprise, interviewing Attorney General candidate and famed Rancho Santa Margarita “birther queen” Orly Taitz at her dentist office Friday, was that she spoke passionately and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Orly-Vern-exam-115x115.jpg "Orly Taitz: An Examination")
Orly Taitz: An Examination
Posted on March 31, 2014 | 42 Comments. . . The biggest surprise, interviewing Attorney General candidate and famed Rancho Santa Margarita “birther queen” Orly Taitz at her dentist office Friday, was that she spoke passionately and […] -
![With the longest and slowest economic recovery since The Great Depression, unemployment numbers are still high, and the number of people receiving food stamp assistance is at a record high. Millions […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Monterey_Shale-115x115.jpg "A Fracking Earthquake in California?")
A Fracking Earthquake in California?
Posted on March 26, 2014 | 12 CommentsWith the longest and slowest economic recovery since The Great Depression, unemployment numbers are still high, and the number of people receiving food stamp assistance is at a record high. Millions […] -
![Governor Jerry Browns claims to care about what climate change is doing to our planet, so why does he refuse to stand up to big oil right here in California? […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/fractivist-115x115.jpg "Thousands Protest Fracking at State Capitol")
Thousands Protest Fracking at State Capitol
Posted on March 17, 2014 | 46 CommentsGovernor Jerry Browns claims to care about what climate change is doing to our planet, so why does he refuse to stand up to big oil right here in California? […]
Whether he previously did bad things or not is irrelevant since the cops probably didn't know who he was. Even…