Oh, damn. He was a good egg in most respects. I hope that he rests in peace (save for some…
This post had some funny comments.
I expect more available time around the beginning of June. Until then, I'm squeezing things in as and where I…
Came across this classic story... and noticed that the linked documents weren't loading. It's because they were word documents which…
I've long noticed something about people who repeatedly talk about how "smart" they are. Something ironic. See Trump, Amezcua.
Given the fatal bombing of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs today, will Santa Ana Mayor Amezcua call for cooling…
Good stuff, Greg, you should write a piece on post-HB Gates. Sadly, one of his longtime antagonists in HB, the…
The Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights is a familiar name for those watching California politics: former Republican Party Chair…
Folks, I have some bad news for you. She will have a cushier landing spot than the HB City Council…
Bruce Whitaker Archive
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![A lawsuit just filed in federal court alleges that a now ex-Detective Ronald Bair, of the Fullerton Police Department, demanded sexual favors from a woman in exchange for favorable testimony […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Bair-at-Mic-115x115.jpg "New Lawsuit Against Fullerton Police Alleges Forcible Sex by Detective last year.")
New Lawsuit Against Fullerton Police Alleges Forcible Sex by Detective last year.
Posted on September 17, 2014 | 7 CommentsA lawsuit just filed in federal court alleges that a now ex-Detective Ronald Bair, of the Fullerton Police Department, demanded sexual favors from a woman in exchange for favorable testimony […] -
![The Mid-June, 2014 Edition of the Fullerton Observer* devotes nearly all of it’s second page of print (available online as a pdf) to asking the Fullerton Police Department about both […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/January-18-van-arrests-115x115.jpg "Fullerton Police Won’t Say Whether or Not Officers Threatened Protesters")
Fullerton Police Won’t Say Whether or Not Officers Threatened Protesters
Posted on June 16, 2014 | 8 CommentsThe Mid-June, 2014 Edition of the Fullerton Observer* devotes nearly all of it’s second page of print (available online as a pdf) to asking the Fullerton Police Department about both […] -
![On the evening of June 3 the Fullerton City Council heard a report from Chief Dan Hughes about the arrest of live-streaming “citizen journalist” A.J. Redkey the previous month. Council […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/aj-redkey-e1402332885437.jpg "The Latest Case for a Civilian Police Commission in Fullerton")
The Latest Case for a Civilian Police Commission in Fullerton
Posted on June 9, 2014 | No CommentsOn the evening of June 3 the Fullerton City Council heard a report from Chief Dan Hughes about the arrest of live-streaming “citizen journalist” A.J. Redkey the previous month. Council […] -
![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 […] -
![BY FULLERTON RAG On February 4, 2014 the Fullerton City Council discussed the possible implementation of the Home Energy Renovation Program (HERO) to assist property owners who want to make […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/HERO-Solar-115x115.jpg "Adopt HERO to Save Energy and Water in Fullerton")
Adopt HERO to Save Energy and Water in Fullerton
Posted on February 18, 2014 | No CommentsBY FULLERTON RAG On February 4, 2014 the Fullerton City Council discussed the possible implementation of the Home Energy Renovation Program (HERO) to assist property owners who want to make […] -
![Fullerton Rag The Fullerton City Council moved item twelve, an update from Chief Hughes about the trial of two former officers acquitted of charges in the death of Kelly Thomas, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Council-Chamber-Post-Verdict-115x115.jpg "Fullerton City Council Meeting Live: Repeated Calls for Police Oversight")
Fullerton City Council Meeting Live: Repeated Calls for Police Oversight
Posted on January 21, 2014 | 1 CommentFullerton Rag The Fullerton City Council moved item twelve, an update from Chief Hughes about the trial of two former officers acquitted of charges in the death of Kelly Thomas, […] -
![Fullerton Rag Leasing out the Hunt Branch of the Fullerton Public Library is back on the City Council agenda for Tuesday, October 15. The Library Board of Trustees authorized […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Hunt-Interior-2-115x115.jpg "Fullerton’s Hunt Branch: When Did Libraries Become Expendable?")
Fullerton’s Hunt Branch: When Did Libraries Become Expendable?
Posted on October 15, 2013 | 6 CommentsFullerton Rag Leasing out the Hunt Branch of the Fullerton Public Library is back on the City Council agenda for Tuesday, October 15. The Library Board of Trustees authorized […] -
![Fullerton Rag On Sept. 17th a Fullerton City Council majority approved a staff recommendation to contract with Michael Gennaco’s Office of Independent Review (OIR) to provide oversight of the troubled […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Dan-Hughes-at-Podium-115x115.jpg "Fullerton Police Chief Dan Hughes Writes His Own Ticket")
Fullerton Police Chief Dan Hughes Writes His Own Ticket
Posted on October 2, 2013 | 1 CommentFullerton Rag On Sept. 17th a Fullerton City Council majority approved a staff recommendation to contract with Michael Gennaco’s Office of Independent Review (OIR) to provide oversight of the troubled […] -
![Fullerton Rag Police Oversight–Will the City Council Stand with the People or the Police? Part 1 closed with the observation that there are several reasons the Fullerton City Council should not […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Police-in-thier-parking-lot-115x115.jpg "Police Oversight–Will the Fullerton City Council Stand with the People or the Police? Part 2")
Police Oversight–Will the Fullerton City Council Stand with the People or the Police? Part 2
Posted on September 17, 2013 | No CommentsFullerton Rag Police Oversight–Will the City Council Stand with the People or the Police? Part 1 closed with the observation that there are several reasons the Fullerton City Council should not […] -
![Fullerton Rag On September 17 the Fullerton City Council will finally address oversight of the Fullerton Police Department. Although implementing oversight is long overdue, the decision item on the agenda […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Kelly-Thomas-Tape-115x115.jpg "Police Oversight – Will the Fullerton City Council Stand with the People or the Police? Part 1")
Police Oversight – Will the Fullerton City Council Stand with the People or the Police? Part 1
Posted on September 16, 2013 | 5 CommentsFullerton Rag On September 17 the Fullerton City Council will finally address oversight of the Fullerton Police Department. Although implementing oversight is long overdue, the decision item on the agenda […] -
![Guys. And girls. Do we have to talk to our electeds and Board representatives like children? Does this really have to be our job? Because it seems that our generally […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/camels-nose-in-tent-115x115.jpg "Poseidon, the Disney Streetcar, and the Camel’s Nose in the Tent.")
Poseidon, the Disney Streetcar, and the Camel’s Nose in the Tent.
Posted on August 12, 2013 | 15 CommentsGuys. And girls. Do we have to talk to our electeds and Board representatives like children? Does this really have to be our job? Because it seems that our generally […] -
![Last month I expressed my disappointment that our new Democratic assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (pictured above taking on corruption and injustice in Sacramento) had joined forces with Reefer Madness Republicans and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SQSasgunfighter-cropped-e1375058597353.jpg "The Dangerous Votes of Sharon Quirk-Silva.")
The Dangerous Votes of Sharon Quirk-Silva.
Posted on July 28, 2013 | 23 CommentsLast month I expressed my disappointment that our new Democratic assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (pictured above taking on corruption and injustice in Sacramento) had joined forces with Reefer Madness Republicans and […] -
![After hearing from around 60 residents, the Fullerton City Council last night voted against agreeing to run a proposed round-the-clock homeless facility and multi-service center on State College on behalf […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Homeless-camp-Fullerton-115x115.jpg "Fullerton Votes Against Running Homeless Shelter: What Happened? What Now?")
Fullerton Votes Against Running Homeless Shelter: What Happened? What Now?
Posted on June 19, 2013 | 11 CommentsAfter hearing from around 60 residents, the Fullerton City Council last night voted against agreeing to run a proposed round-the-clock homeless facility and multi-service center on State College on behalf […] -
![by Matt Leslie for Fullerton Rag There are still drunks starting fights downtown, and the Fullerton Police Department has convinced the City Council that banishing food trucks will help stop […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/food-truck-kill-115x115.jpg "Are Food Trucks to Blame for Drunken Fights in Downtown Fullerton?")
Are Food Trucks to Blame for Drunken Fights in Downtown Fullerton?
Posted on June 17, 2013 | 6 Commentsby Matt Leslie for Fullerton Rag There are still drunks starting fights downtown, and the Fullerton Police Department has convinced the City Council that banishing food trucks will help stop […]
I don’t think any of the 3100 homes proposed to be built are required to be affordable. Irvine co. Is…