"I hooked Liz up with Taormina, and he was just looking for a new tenant there. 301 N. Anaheim" Maybe…
Thanks. But hell yes that bookstore is there, that was the grand opening of their new location on Cypress last…
Those two look they haven’t missed a taco truck or gyro stand the past decade or so. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-01/the-untold-story-anaheim-bookstore
The bookstore may not be there but it just reopened. Gus was there. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-01/the-untold-story-anaheim-bookstore
Another magisterial effort. Rats will turn on each other to get to the anchor chair if the ship is burning.…
Joan Baez writes some new poetry. https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/joan-baez-poem-20783237.php
You should start your own press club so you can give yourself an award.
And another thing. We know the whole depot lease uproar is disingenuous as far as the "issues" raised because none…
The Albert Bushala complaint was published by the Observer to embarrass Tony and George, pure and simple. The Kennedys knew…
OCEA Archive
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Agents’ Orange 7D: Argyros and other “Heavy Hitters” of late-20th century OC
Posted on November 11, 2024 | No CommentsLast instalment of OC's biggest campaign donors 1960-2000 (besides the Irvine & Mission Viejo Companies) -
![. . . First I thought that the glossy Jordan Brandman endorsement in the mail was the usual OC Trade Unions supporting the politicians who make deals that generate mostly […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/brandman-muir-reed-115x115.png "OCEA’s perplexing Brandman Endorsement : the Chuck Reed excuse.")
OCEA’s perplexing Brandman Endorsement : the Chuck Reed excuse.
Posted on August 9, 2016 | 6 Comments. . . First I thought that the glossy Jordan Brandman endorsement in the mail was the usual OC Trade Unions supporting the politicians who make deals that generate mostly […] -
![Some of the latest data on homelessness available on the website of a city’s coalition addressing homeless, the Anaheim Poverty Task Force, shows the following: “WHO ARE THE HOMELESS? There […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/piano-player-115x115.jpg "OC Homelessness: Anaheim Residents’ Reaction Confirms the Shelter Model Needs to Be Revised (Part II)")
OC Homelessness: Anaheim Residents’ Reaction Confirms the Shelter Model Needs to Be Revised (Part II)
Posted on August 17, 2015 | 72 CommentsSome of the latest data on homelessness available on the website of a city’s coalition addressing homeless, the Anaheim Poverty Task Force, shows the following: “WHO ARE THE HOMELESS? There […] -
![Spoiler Alert Spoiler After we published part two of this blockbuster four-part series detailing the trials, tribulations, and eventual triumph of our friend Paul Lucas, the always-hateful Dan Chmielewski of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/yak-steele-danielle-115x115.png "The Triumph of Paul Lucas pt 3: Keystone Kops, Steele Smith, and remembering Danielle.")
The Triumph of Paul Lucas pt 3: Keystone Kops, Steele Smith, and remembering Danielle.
Posted on March 4, 2014 | 59 CommentsSpoiler Alert Spoiler After we published part two of this blockbuster four-part series detailing the trials, tribulations, and eventual triumph of our friend Paul Lucas, the always-hateful Dan Chmielewski of […] -
![Breaking: Just as I was finishing up my story, I find out from Nick Berardino that everything has changed, and want to be the first to let you know: County […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/denny-carmony-pringle-115x115.png "Breaking: OC COO and Election Criminal Mark Denny no longer to Oversee Our Elections!")
Breaking: OC COO and Election Criminal Mark Denny no longer to Oversee Our Elections!
Posted on February 24, 2014 | 4 CommentsBreaking: Just as I was finishing up my story, I find out from Nick Berardino that everything has changed, and want to be the first to let you know: County […] -
![. . . “…Paul Lucas won’t be the last to have been left drooling and limping pathetically in an erratic loop by one too many encounters with the everlasting car […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/paul-lucas-cannabis-e1392709184983.jpg "The Triumph of Paul Lucas pt 2: Bad Buena Park Cops and Feckless Druggies!")
The Triumph of Paul Lucas pt 2: Bad Buena Park Cops and Feckless Druggies!
Posted on February 18, 2014 | 63 Comments. . . “…Paul Lucas won’t be the last to have been left drooling and limping pathetically in an erratic loop by one too many encounters with the everlasting car […] -
![We all know Paul Lucas here – those of us who read blogs, and anyone who’s been involved in local politics over the last decade, especially in the Democratic Party. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/paul-lucas-pier-cropped1-115x115.jpg "The Triumph of Paul Lucas over Dirty Cops and Draconian Drug Warriors, pt 1.")
The Triumph of Paul Lucas over Dirty Cops and Draconian Drug Warriors, pt 1.
Posted on February 16, 2014 | 33 CommentsWe all know Paul Lucas here – those of us who read blogs, and anyone who’s been involved in local politics over the last decade, especially in the Democratic Party. […] -
![Pensions once engendered feelings of promise and security, something for workers to aspire to. Unfortunately those days have long since passed; pensions are now on the verge of extinction, except […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rose-parade-115x115.jpg "Pensions and Politics, Tales of Doom or Tales of Boom…")
Pensions and Politics, Tales of Doom or Tales of Boom…
Posted on September 24, 2013 | 8 CommentsPensions once engendered feelings of promise and security, something for workers to aspire to. Unfortunately those days have long since passed; pensions are now on the verge of extinction, except […] -
![. “ENOUGH ALREADY! This Fair Sale Review Committee has done great work, but we can’t go any farther without subpoena power which we don’t have. I move that we pack […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/berardino-punching-ellis-e1362249006857.jpg "Fairgrounds Sale Struggle ends with whimper and adoption of new policies.")
Fairgrounds Sale Struggle ends with whimper and adoption of new policies.
Posted on March 3, 2013 | 7 Comments. “ENOUGH ALREADY! This Fair Sale Review Committee has done great work, but we can’t go any farther without subpoena power which we don’t have. I move that we pack […] -
![. We broke the news here back in August, in our seminal and controversial piece “Disney’s Incest Problem,” that Disney and the OCEA had a secret gentleman’s agreement in this […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/berardino-disney-115x115.jpg "The gloves come off in Anaheim! The Blogosphere salivates.")
The gloves come off in Anaheim! The Blogosphere salivates.
Posted on October 31, 2012 | 73 Comments. We broke the news here back in August, in our seminal and controversial piece “Disney’s Incest Problem,” that Disney and the OCEA had a secret gentleman’s agreement in this […] -
![. Wednesday night, after partially prevailing in Cynthia Ward’s ballot designation lawsuit against him, corporatist Anaheim Council candidate and Sudden Mexican Steven Albert “Chavez” Lodge showed up asking for the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/brandman-lodge-modified-cropped-115x115.jpg "Chavez-Lodge tries to disown Jordan Brandman, otherwise bamboozles OC GOP.")
Chavez-Lodge tries to disown Jordan Brandman, otherwise bamboozles OC GOP.
Posted on September 7, 2012 | 20 Comments. Wednesday night, after partially prevailing in Cynthia Ward’s ballot designation lawsuit against him, corporatist Anaheim Council candidate and Sudden Mexican Steven Albert “Chavez” Lodge showed up asking for the […] -
![. . Fun stuff, fun stuff. This Murietta carpetbagger and Sudden Mexican, this Disney-Pringle candidate for Anaheim City Council, this Steven Albert “Chavez” Lodge, has decided to spend the twelve […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lodge-ward-cropped-115x115.jpg "It just gets better: Steve “Chavez” Lodge vs. Cynthia Ward showdown!")
It just gets better: Steve “Chavez” Lodge vs. Cynthia Ward showdown!
Posted on September 2, 2012 | 28 Comments. . Fun stuff, fun stuff. This Murietta carpetbagger and Sudden Mexican, this Disney-Pringle candidate for Anaheim City Council, this Steven Albert “Chavez” Lodge, has decided to spend the twelve […] -
![. New friend of the blog, progressive Anaheim councilwoman Lorri Galloway, asked us to post this statement in response to a Voice of OC article that came out yesterday morning, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Galloway-grain-115x115.jpg "Anaheim’s “Let the People Vote” movement lives on – Lorri Galloway’s statement.")
Anaheim’s “Let the People Vote” movement lives on – Lorri Galloway’s statement.
Posted on July 3, 2012 | 8 Comments. New friend of the blog, progressive Anaheim councilwoman Lorri Galloway, asked us to post this statement in response to a Voice of OC article that came out yesterday morning, […] -
![Boy, do we at the Orange Juice Blog like it when sparks fly! And yesterday’s OC Fair Board meeting did not disappoint in that regard. I’ll skip all the friendly […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/berardino-punching-ellis-115x115.jpg "All’s War and Love in FAIR Board Meeting…")
All’s War and Love in FAIR Board Meeting…
Posted on April 27, 2012 | 25 CommentsBoy, do we at the Orange Juice Blog like it when sparks fly! And yesterday’s OC Fair Board meeting did not disappoint in that regard. I’ll skip all the friendly […]
And Zahra and Charles voted to hand over the deed BEFORE A DEVELOPMENT agreement was approved several months later.