Gus Ariano original claim to fame was being a public meeting yaktivist. That’s how he got his name in the…
"A metrosexual is a usually urban, heterosexual man who is very particular about his fashion, grooming, and personal appearance" -…
You could have left out the metrosexual thing, Vern. I do love how these nice ladies are chasing each other…
[…] post was originally published on this […]
Yes, this shall have its own story. I've come into possession of the e-mails.
Moreno as Mayor would be nice. In my local-politics dreams, though, he'd take down Lou Correa and we'd get a…
Hm, should this be its own story? Los Amigos (most prominent member Jose Moreno) along with several other local justice-oriented…
Hm, should this be its own story? Los Amigos (most prominent member Jose Moreno) along with several other local justice-oriented…
I hope you all notice that ngos like the ADL, the NAACP, the OC black chamber of commerce )Bobby Macdonald),…
Nick Berardino Archive
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![. . . 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 […] -
![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 […] -
![. “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 […] -
![. 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 […] -
![Excellent news for all of us who care about not only the Orange County Fairgrounds, but also the quaint notions of accountability, open governance, and justice for crooks: Governor Brown […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Brown-Fair-Board-Appointees-115x115.jpg "The Fair Board Is TRANSFORMED.")
The Fair Board Is TRANSFORMED.
Posted on February 21, 2012 | 15 CommentsExcellent news for all of us who care about not only the Orange County Fairgrounds, but also the quaint notions of accountability, open governance, and justice for crooks: Governor Brown […] -
![Whatever, I wondered, was Scott Baugh doing at the Orange County Fair Board meeting last Thursday? I recognized the longtime lobbyist, OC GOP chairman, and newly-minted warrior against the public […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/baugh-fatkid-ellis-115x115.jpg "Scott Baugh’s “Non-profit, for the children” OC Marathon is actually FOR profit! And other surprises from the Fair Board Meeting.")
Scott Baugh’s “Non-profit, for the children” OC Marathon is actually FOR profit! And other surprises from the Fair Board Meeting.
Posted on November 2, 2011 | 64 CommentsWhatever, I wondered, was Scott Baugh doing at the Orange County Fair Board meeting last Thursday? I recognized the longtime lobbyist, OC GOP chairman, and newly-minted warrior against the public […] -
![. .. . “Babs” Venezia reported yesterday that cranky shriveled pharisee Dale Dykema and hapless long-suffering follower Gary Hayakawa, who have been two of Dave Ellis’ dependable allies in all […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fair-board-xd-out-115x115.jpg "Two openings on the OC Fair Board – apply online to give Dave Ellis an ulcer!")
Two openings on the OC Fair Board – apply online to give Dave Ellis an ulcer!
Posted on October 1, 2011 | 4 Comments. .. . “Babs” Venezia reported yesterday that cranky shriveled pharisee Dale Dykema and hapless long-suffering follower Gary Hayakawa, who have been two of Dave Ellis’ dependable allies in all […] -
![. . . …but it sure is nice to have him on the Orange County Fair Board now facing down Chairman Dave Ellis. Good call, Governor Brown! I know a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/berardino-punching-ellis-115x115.jpg "Say what you will about Berardino, but…")
Say what you will about Berardino, but…
Posted on August 17, 2011 | 8 Comments. . . …but it sure is nice to have him on the Orange County Fair Board now facing down Chairman Dave Ellis. Good call, Governor Brown! I know a […]
Yikes! That is indeed a vivid complaint. I can't rule out that AA (hey, *I* didn't give her those initials)…