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.…
law enforcement Archive
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![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 […] -
![2013 has been a boon year for drug policy reform everywhere in the nation except, sadly, in California. I have watched law enforcement evolve and implement strategies nationwide that reduce […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/diane-goldstein1-e1388357869779.jpg "I am a Recovering Drug War Addict.")
I am a Recovering Drug War Addict.
Posted on December 29, 2013 | 18 Comments2013 has been a boon year for drug policy reform everywhere in the nation except, sadly, in California. I have watched law enforcement evolve and implement strategies nationwide that reduce […] -
![Even though I am older than dirt and should have learned a lot in my life, I learned a lot more in 2013. Here are some examples. Republicans and Democrats […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/winship-rooney-115x115.jpg "Weekend Open Thread: Lessons I’ve Learned from 2013, by Over But Not Out")
Weekend Open Thread: Lessons I’ve Learned from 2013, by Over But Not Out
Posted on December 28, 2013 | 13 CommentsEven though I am older than dirt and should have learned a lot in my life, I learned a lot more in 2013. Here are some examples. Republicans and Democrats […] -
![. [The Tony Rackauckas Faceplant photoshop, conceived by Vern and executed by Greg. How many more times will we have to use this painful image, and how many more millions […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/t-rackfaceplant-115x115.jpg "T-Rack’s $4 Million gang injunction faceplant drives enraged Orange Cops to punish neighborhood for their own defeat, as Chapman swoops in!")
T-Rack’s $4 Million gang injunction faceplant drives enraged Orange Cops to punish neighborhood for their own defeat, as Chapman swoops in!
Posted on December 2, 2013 | 47 Comments. [The Tony Rackauckas Faceplant photoshop, conceived by Vern and executed by Greg. How many more times will we have to use this painful image, and how many more millions […] -
![Retiring Anaheim Police Chief John Welter warned public officials back in May he was “very concerned” high tensions between cops and residents in Leatrice-Wakefield could spark “more civil unrest.” By DUANE ROBERTS Editor […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/anaheim-copcar-radness-cropped-115x115.jpg "On Pins and Needles: Departing Welter predicted more “Civil Unrest” in Anaheim.")
On Pins and Needles: Departing Welter predicted more “Civil Unrest” in Anaheim.
Posted on October 15, 2013 | 50 CommentsRetiring Anaheim Police Chief John Welter warned public officials back in May he was “very concerned” high tensions between cops and residents in Leatrice-Wakefield could spark “more civil unrest.” By DUANE ROBERTS Editor […] -
![“The City of Anaheim has formally opened the recruitment process for a permanent Chief of Police. The first step is to hear from the community on the qualities they would […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Andy-Griffith-with-rifle-115x115.jpeg "‘Tell Us What Qualifications you want in a Chief of Police!’ TOO LATE! – ???")
‘Tell Us What Qualifications you want in a Chief of Police!’ TOO LATE! – ???
Posted on September 19, 2013 | 5 Comments“The City of Anaheim has formally opened the recruitment process for a permanent Chief of Police. The first step is to hear from the community on the qualities they would […] -
![Fullerton Rag A recent Fullerton News Tribune profile of Fullerton’s ongoing problems with public drunkenness and violence downtown featured a quote by current Councilwoman Jan Flory: “I was surprised by the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/puke-beer-3-115x115.jpg "Jan Flory’s Downtown Fullerton Surprise")
Jan Flory’s Downtown Fullerton Surprise
Posted on August 24, 2013 | 45 CommentsFullerton Rag A recent Fullerton News Tribune profile of Fullerton’s ongoing problems with public drunkenness and violence downtown featured a quote by current Councilwoman Jan Flory: “I was surprised by the […] -
![. This was passed on to us by old Orange Juice friend and Democratic cannabis warrior John Paul Lucas, who has NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT on this important issue! […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/gavin-ammiano-leno-115x115.jpg "Looking for a few good Hemp-and-Cannibis-Friendly Democrats!!!")
Looking for a few good Hemp-and-Cannibis-Friendly Democrats!!!
Posted on May 8, 2013 | 27 Comments. This was passed on to us by old Orange Juice friend and Democratic cannabis warrior John Paul Lucas, who has NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT on this important issue! […] -
![. Downtown Jerry Brown to be truthful……is a great Governor. He knows his business, he knows his ego and he knows the people of the State of California. If we […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/herve-man-with-golden-gun-115x115.jpg "The Man with the Golden Gun….in California!")
The Man with the Golden Gun….in California!
Posted on May 4, 2013 | 2 Comments. Downtown Jerry Brown to be truthful……is a great Governor. He knows his business, he knows his ego and he knows the people of the State of California. If we […] -
![. This morning’s Orange County Register features a fine investigative piece by new reporter Keegan Kyle reporting that the Anaheim Police Department may not only have one of the more […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/lid-blowing-off-pot-115x115.jpg "The Register blows the lid off more dirty secrets of the Anaheim Police!")
The Register blows the lid off more dirty secrets of the Anaheim Police!
Posted on April 7, 2013 | 40 Comments. This morning’s Orange County Register features a fine investigative piece by new reporter Keegan Kyle reporting that the Anaheim Police Department may not only have one of the more […] -
![. There are times when perception usurps reality, and nowhere is that more true than in law enforcement. It’s the perception of danger that prompts an officer to take the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/condon-cropped-115x115.jpg "The Dangerous Lies of Anaheim Police’s Kerry Condon")
The Dangerous Lies of Anaheim Police’s Kerry Condon
Posted on April 1, 2013 | 13 Comments. There are times when perception usurps reality, and nowhere is that more true than in law enforcement. It’s the perception of danger that prompts an officer to take the […]
So you're gonna write a piece about this audit? Good, folks have been asking us to cover that on this…