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.…
larry agran Archive
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![With a proposed November ballot initiative originating in Orange County to reestablish redevelopment agencies gaining steam, it is important to consider the widespread political failures and mismanagement that led to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/popped-orange-balloon-115x115.jpg "Another Major Financial Blow to The City of Irvine")
Another Major Financial Blow to The City of Irvine
Posted on April 9, 2014 | 4 CommentsWith a proposed November ballot initiative originating in Orange County to reestablish redevelopment agencies gaining steam, it is important to consider the widespread political failures and mismanagement that led to […] -
![Sharon Quirk-Silva’s AB 1453, which would have the state commission a new veterans cemetery in Orange County, could be one of two things: (1) a symbolic but ultimately ineffectual statement […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Irvine-Council-votes-to-move-towards-Great-Park-Veterans-Cemetery-115x115.jpg "Irvine Council Approves Veterans Cemetery Resolution That May Arm AB 1453")
Irvine Council Approves Veterans Cemetery Resolution That May Arm AB 1453
Posted on March 11, 2014 | 7 CommentsSharon Quirk-Silva’s AB 1453, which would have the state commission a new veterans cemetery in Orange County, could be one of two things: (1) a symbolic but ultimately ineffectual statement […] -
![This year, the State Legislature may approve AB 1453, which if all goes as planned would go forward with plans to build a Veteran’s Cemetery in Irvine’s Great Park — […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/OCVMP-meeting-620px-115x115.jpg "An OC Veteran’s Cemetery is Within Our Grasp! Irvine Council Votes TODAY!!!")
An OC Veteran’s Cemetery is Within Our Grasp! Irvine Council Votes TODAY!!!
Posted on March 10, 2014 | 15 CommentsThis year, the State Legislature may approve AB 1453, which if all goes as planned would go forward with plans to build a Veteran’s Cemetery in Irvine’s Great Park — […] -
![The Orange County Great Park was envisioned as becoming the “first great metropolitan park of the 21st Century.” According to Park Designers, the Great Park should represent the next evolutionary […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/irvine-city-council-115x115.jpg "Will The Public Demand Accountability From Irvine’s “Gang of Five” ?")
Will The Public Demand Accountability From Irvine’s “Gang of Five” ?
Posted on January 15, 2014 | 7 CommentsThe Orange County Great Park was envisioned as becoming the “first great metropolitan park of the 21st Century.” According to Park Designers, the Great Park should represent the next evolutionary […] -
![The truth about the implications of Irvine’s “Forensic Audit” — technically the “Great Park Forensic Contract Performance Review,” but I’ll call it “the Audit” — lies somewhere between what you’d […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Great-Park-Audit-Part-1-115x115.jpg "The Truth about the Great Park Audit lies somewhere between Moxley and Dan C (pt 1)")
The Truth about the Great Park Audit lies somewhere between Moxley and Dan C (pt 1)
Posted on January 12, 2014 | 24 CommentsThe truth about the implications of Irvine’s “Forensic Audit” — technically the “Great Park Forensic Contract Performance Review,” but I’ll call it “the Audit” — lies somewhere between what you’d […] -
![[Vern here] Thanks to OJ friend and stalwart Irvine conservative Allan Bartlett, the Orange Juice Blog now has (before anyone else) the full, long-awaited, forensic audit of the goings-on thus […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/great-park-115x115.jpg "Great Park Forensic Audit Here! Peruse and Discuss. Inquisitors and Apologists Welcome.")
Great Park Forensic Audit Here! Peruse and Discuss. Inquisitors and Apologists Welcome.
Posted on January 10, 2014 | 18 Comments[Vern here] Thanks to OJ friend and stalwart Irvine conservative Allan Bartlett, the Orange Juice Blog now has (before anyone else) the full, long-awaited, forensic audit of the goings-on thus […] -
![An (unknowing) Orange Juice Blog correspondent (who can claim authorship of the dispatches below for the asking) documented last night’s goings-on. I’ve cleaned up some of the spelling and grammar, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Lalloway-and-Choi-brick-texture-115x115.jpg "Dispatches from Irvine’s (Until 2 a.m.) City Council Meeting Approving Great Park Construction")
Dispatches from Irvine’s (Until 2 a.m.) City Council Meeting Approving Great Park Construction
Posted on November 27, 2013 | 10 CommentsAn (unknowing) Orange Juice Blog correspondent (who can claim authorship of the dispatches below for the asking) documented last night’s goings-on. I’ve cleaned up some of the spelling and grammar, […] -
![Let’s pretend for a moment we’re in charge of building a school for our city and there are a couple of different options as far as location goes. Site A […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/great-park-musick-jail-115x115.jpg "Should Irvine’s new highschool be built near the Great Park or a Prison – you’re seriously asking?")
Should Irvine’s new highschool be built near the Great Park or a Prison – you’re seriously asking?
Posted on September 11, 2013 | 7 CommentsLet’s pretend for a moment we’re in charge of building a school for our city and there are a couple of different options as far as location goes. Site A […] -
![. Interesting piece here by Larry Agran, writing in “Irvine Matters“. My views and the views of Mr. Agran are often diametrically opposed but in this situation I wholeheartedly agree […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/agran-or-lalloway-115x115.jpg "What does Irvine really want?")
What does Irvine really want?
Posted on June 9, 2013 | No Comments. Interesting piece here by Larry Agran, writing in “Irvine Matters“. My views and the views of Mr. Agran are often diametrically opposed but in this situation I wholeheartedly agree […] -
![. When the concept of the Great Park was first developed, the vision was a new standard for sustainability and park design, a green space that would not only create […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/8371071889_611ac7af73_m-115x115.jpg "Solar Decathlon – Time is of the Essence!")
Solar Decathlon – Time is of the Essence!
Posted on April 15, 2013 | 3 Comments. When the concept of the Great Park was first developed, the vision was a new standard for sustainability and park design, a green space that would not only create […] -
![. The “editorial staff” of the Liberal OC produced a surprisingly mature and balanced editorial yesterday entitled “Let’s See What A Republican Majority Can Do With the Great Park.” It […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/great-park-115x115.jpg "So, apparently it was the IRVINE Great Park all along. Who knew.")
So, apparently it was the IRVINE Great Park all along. Who knew.
Posted on January 10, 2013 | 27 Comments. The “editorial staff” of the Liberal OC produced a surprisingly mature and balanced editorial yesterday entitled “Let’s See What A Republican Majority Can Do With the Great Park.” It […] -
![. 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 […] -
![. 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 […] -
![OK, Irvine residents — can you check in and tell me if this was really the sort of madness that it seems? [NOTE: See corrections in red.] Here’s what I […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Choi-Agran-115x115.jpg "Choi Gevalt! Agran Debates an Empty Chair on a Surprisingly Choi-less Irvine Evening")
Choi Gevalt! Agran Debates an Empty Chair on a Surprisingly Choi-less Irvine Evening
Posted on October 10, 2012 | 13 CommentsOK, Irvine residents — can you check in and tell me if this was really the sort of madness that it seems? [NOTE: See corrections in red.] Here’s what I […]
So you're gonna write a piece about this audit? Good, folks have been asking us to cover that on this…