Paying Janet Nguyen more is ludicrous.
If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…
You might be surprised what sort of low-lives would crave a quarter mil job with no professional qualifications and no…
That would just spark even more corruption and only allow independently wealthy people to run and win.
SB 249? It got killed via suspense file in assembly appropriations. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB249
Without commenting on your specific stats, I would say that is an excellent question. Maybe you should be a Supervisor.…
Criticizing past elected trustees of the Orange County Board of Supervisors reflects not only their leadership weaknesses but also flaws…
Can someone explain why there are 1 county worker for every 160+ citizens that doesn’t include state, federal, cities plus…
Given how significant this would be in addressing MAGA misbehavior, one would think that Newsom should sign it. What's the…
law enforcement Archive
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![. . . Most Irvine residents undoubtedly realize that we have the distinction of being the safest city in the United States. Many have read or heard the results of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/irvine-police-car-115x115.jpg "Irvine Police Department – are they getting enough Support?")
Irvine Police Department – are they getting enough Support?
Posted on September 8, 2014 | 6 Comments. . . Most Irvine residents undoubtedly realize that we have the distinction of being the safest city in the United States. Many have read or heard the results of […] -
![. . . [cross-posted from ladybud.com] This past week I have watched both the print and television media’s response to the death of Michael Brown and the ensuing riots in Ferguson. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/militarization-of-cops-115x115.jpg "Our Towns Don’t Need Tanks!")
Our Towns Don’t Need Tanks!
Posted on August 18, 2014 | 40 Comments. . . [cross-posted from ladybud.com] This past week I have watched both the print and television media’s response to the death of Michael Brown and the ensuing riots in Ferguson. […] -
![. . . Well, when Paul Lucas is right, Paul Lucas is right! And what has Paul been right about most often? Mainly, that each time State Senator Lou Correa […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/lucy-football-115x115.jpg "The NEW Poison Pill in Lou’s Pot Bill! Final revision – it’s true, bill sucks.")
The NEW Poison Pill in Lou’s Pot Bill! Final revision – it’s true, bill sucks.
Posted on July 9, 2014 | 22 Comments. . . Well, when Paul Lucas is right, Paul Lucas is right! And what has Paul been right about most often? Mainly, that each time State Senator Lou Correa […] -
![I met up with Eleanor Hernandez, police beating victim, a week or two ago at Sweetelle Cafe, but before I could write my story about her she up and died […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/eleanor-h-2013-115x115.jpg "Eleanor Hernandez, woman beaten into brain damage by female Garden Grove police cadet, dies.")
Eleanor Hernandez, woman beaten into brain damage by female Garden Grove police cadet, dies.
Posted on June 29, 2014 | 14 CommentsI met up with Eleanor Hernandez, police beating victim, a week or two ago at Sweetelle Cafe, but before I could write my story about her she up and died […] -
![Do you know what kind of militaristic organization your police or Sherif’s Department is turning into? The New York Times, in a story headlined “War Gear Flows to Police Departments,” […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/robocop-20142-115x115.jpg "Arming Law Enforcement – How Far is Too Far?")
Arming Law Enforcement – How Far is Too Far?
Posted on June 9, 2014 | 42 CommentsDo you know what kind of militaristic organization your police or Sherif’s Department is turning into? The New York Times, in a story headlined “War Gear Flows to Police Departments,” […] -
![It is clear that Americans have an opioid prescription drug problem of massive proportions. This problem has resulted in a surge of heroin addiction that is affecting Americans across the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/constricted-pupils-115x115.jpg "Right Before Our Very Eyes: A Civil Remedy to Drug Abuse.")
Right Before Our Very Eyes: A Civil Remedy to Drug Abuse.
Posted on June 4, 2014 | 6 CommentsIt is clear that Americans have an opioid prescription drug problem of massive proportions. This problem has resulted in a surge of heroin addiction that is affecting Americans across the […] -
![cross-posted from The Fullerton Rag: 6 Fullerton Cops Sent to Pasadena to Arrest Man for Non-Violent Misdemeanor This video shows a man named AJ Redkey being arrested by six undercover […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/aj-e1399575502379.jpg "Get AJ Redkey! SIX Fullerton cops rush to Pasadena to nab Kelly Thomas Protester.")
Get AJ Redkey! SIX Fullerton cops rush to Pasadena to nab Kelly Thomas Protester.
Posted on May 8, 2014 | 5 Commentscross-posted from The Fullerton Rag: 6 Fullerton Cops Sent to Pasadena to Arrest Man for Non-Violent Misdemeanor This video shows a man named AJ Redkey being arrested by six undercover […] -
![In light of the recent arrests of two registered sex offenders in connection with four murders in Orange County, I’d like to share an article that I originally wrote a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/anaya-victim-115x115.jpg "A Criminal Justice System in Crisis: Suspect Serial Killers Slip Through the Cracks in OC")
A Criminal Justice System in Crisis: Suspect Serial Killers Slip Through the Cracks in OC
Posted on April 16, 2014 | 47 CommentsIn light of the recent arrests of two registered sex offenders in connection with four murders in Orange County, I’d like to share an article that I originally wrote a […] -
![Here are comments from Anaheim Police Chief Raul Quezada — someone whom I truly want to respect, because it’s hard to imagine Anaheim hiring anyone much better than him in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/zia-quezada-hernandezes-115x115.png "Chief Quezada’s Comments on Hernandez Lawsuit Get a Grim Reception in Anaheim’s Barrios")
Chief Quezada’s Comments on Hernandez Lawsuit Get a Grim Reception in Anaheim’s Barrios
Posted on April 6, 2014 | 30 CommentsHere are comments from Anaheim Police Chief Raul Quezada — someone whom I truly want to respect, because it’s hard to imagine Anaheim hiring anyone much better than him in […] -
![In the aftermath of the media scrutiny surrounding the verdict in the Kelly Thomas case the media and bloggers missed an opportunity to ask the question of not just how […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/kelly-thomas-memphis-model-115x115.png "Kelly Thomas Tragedy Shows: OC needs the “Memphis Model” for dealing with the mentally ill.")
Kelly Thomas Tragedy Shows: OC needs the “Memphis Model” for dealing with the mentally ill.
Posted on March 18, 2014 | 13 CommentsIn the aftermath of the media scrutiny surrounding the verdict in the Kelly Thomas case the media and bloggers missed an opportunity to ask the question of not just how […] -
![Before we give Senator Lou Correa his regularly-deserved shellacking, let’s take a few moments to grant him kudos for his fine transparency bill, popularly known as the “DISCLOSE Act,” which […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/lou-correa-poison-pill-3-115x115.jpg "The Poison Pill in Lou’s Pot Bill")
The Poison Pill in Lou’s Pot Bill
Posted on February 27, 2014 | 56 CommentsBefore we give Senator Lou Correa his regularly-deserved shellacking, let’s take a few moments to grant him kudos for his fine transparency bill, popularly known as the “DISCLOSE Act,” which […] -
![[I just made an announcement on Facebook, so while I’d planned to spend a few hours today polishing my campaign announcement, I’ll just go ahead and reproduce that statement here. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/CIMG4211-watercolor-115x115.jpg "I Can’t Stand That No One’s Running Against Tony Rackauckas — So I’ll Do It")
I Can’t Stand That No One’s Running Against Tony Rackauckas — So I’ll Do It
Posted on February 26, 2014 | 38 Comments[I just made an announcement on Facebook, so while I’d planned to spend a few hours today polishing my campaign announcement, I’ll just go ahead and reproduce that statement here. […] -
![Every now and then, over the years, in a masochistic frame of mind, I listen to Rush Limbaugh‘s radio program. There’s the legitimate “hearing the other point of view” thing, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/memphis-model-1-115x115.jpg "Is plunging ahead with Laura’s Law the appropriate response to the Kelly Thomas verdict?")
Is plunging ahead with Laura’s Law the appropriate response to the Kelly Thomas verdict?
Posted on February 11, 2014 | 22 CommentsEvery now and then, over the years, in a masochistic frame of mind, I listen to Rush Limbaugh‘s radio program. There’s the legitimate “hearing the other point of view” thing, […] -
![I have written previously on the importance of communication and how words matter. The term “peace officer” is sacrosanct to me. Its meaning is lofty, an ideal to consistently strive […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Unacceptable-Behavior-Team1-e1389813617310.jpg "A “Peace Officer” considers the Kelly Thomas verdict.")
A “Peace Officer” considers the Kelly Thomas verdict.
Posted on January 15, 2014 | 27 CommentsI have written previously on the importance of communication and how words matter. The term “peace officer” is sacrosanct to me. Its meaning is lofty, an ideal to consistently strive […]
Do you have any idea how much a campaign for the 360,000 district would be? The distinction from a 640,000…