I haven't visited this blog in a while but I see you still have the same troll. Tiresome. I hope…
The Haughey guy is director of California RCV Coalition, Inc. https://www.calrcv.org/people
Some background on California RCV Coalition, Inc., an ngo that backed DGI and others lobbying Irvine for rcv at last…
Oh shit. I agree with oh myopic booby one. He is the only path to victory for the Democratic party.
Retired Federal Judge Lynne Riddle has spent years scrutinizing the fiscal stewardship and other practices of the Orange County Board…
Don't touch the Pink Toad. You will get poisoned and it will just keep going on its ignorantly blissful way.
Even Progressive icon Barney Frank knows it. There are folks in the Democratic Party that have taken things too far.…
Queue to 37:37 and 48:35, for dgi members defending Kev over his dismissal as Larry agran’s sustainability commissioner apparently over…
Footage of IRVINE’s rcv agenda item last Tuesday https://irvine.granicus.com/player/clip/7324?view_id=68&redirect=true
OCEA Archive
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![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 […] -
![. . . . This just came in from the OCEA: Superior Court Justice Tam Nomoto Schumann has issued a temporary injunction against the Righeimer gang’s planned layoff/outsourcing of half […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/justice1-115x115.jpg "Breaking: Superior Court judge temporarily halts Costa Mesa layoffs.")
Breaking: Superior Court judge temporarily halts Costa Mesa layoffs.
Posted on July 5, 2011 | 11 Comments. . . . This just came in from the OCEA: Superior Court Justice Tam Nomoto Schumann has issued a temporary injunction against the Righeimer gang’s planned layoff/outsourcing of half […] -
![. . . So, Governor Brown and the Sacramento Democrats, finally giving up on getting ANY co-operation from Sacramento Republicans on the matter of revenue, have come up with an […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/terrified-3-115x115.gif "Orange County officially freaks out over Jerry Brown’s draconian balanced budget.")
Orange County officially freaks out over Jerry Brown’s draconian balanced budget.
Posted on June 30, 2011 | 44 Comments. . . So, Governor Brown and the Sacramento Democrats, finally giving up on getting ANY co-operation from Sacramento Republicans on the matter of revenue, have come up with an […] -
![By Mr. Peabody Every government agency displays a tendency to circle its wagons, defend incompetent behavior and keep outside scrutiny….well, outside. A notable exception appears to be the County of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Crater.jpg "County Human Resources Disaster")
County Human Resources Disaster
Posted on May 19, 2011 | No CommentsBy Mr. Peabody Every government agency displays a tendency to circle its wagons, defend incompetent behavior and keep outside scrutiny….well, outside. A notable exception appears to be the County of […] -
![. . . This just in from the OCEA’s Jennifer Muir – the folks who are representing the Costa Mesa workers who are being wiped out and their jobs outsourced […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/huy-memorial.bmp "Costa Mesa’s beleaguered employees fight back in court.")
Costa Mesa’s beleaguered employees fight back in court.
Posted on May 16, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . This just in from the OCEA’s Jennifer Muir – the folks who are representing the Costa Mesa workers who are being wiped out and their jobs outsourced […] -
![Here’s a fun match up between pension watchdog Steven Greenhut and the head of the OCEA public employees’ union, Nick Berardino. The subject of yesterday’s debate was “Can pensions be reformed co-operatively?” […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Berardino-Greenhut-Debate-155x155.jpg "The Great Pension Debate: Greenhut vs. Berardino")
The Great Pension Debate: Greenhut vs. Berardino
Posted on April 27, 2011 | 10 CommentsHere’s a fun match up between pension watchdog Steven Greenhut and the head of the OCEA public employees’ union, Nick Berardino. The subject of yesterday’s debate was “Can pensions be reformed co-operatively?” […] -
![. . . The following is from an e-mail report issued by the Orange County Employees Association. It was sent to me by a friend. And, yes, that Association is […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/sacramento-capitol-building-155x155.jpg "Big Week for the State Budget")
Big Week for the State Budget
Posted on March 5, 2011 | 24 Comments. . . The following is from an e-mail report issued by the Orange County Employees Association. It was sent to me by a friend. And, yes, that Association is […] -
![. . . . . . If you take a peak at Voice of OC’s site today you’ll notice that after a stunning 13 Days (Or was it 14 Days?), […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/VOC11-155x155.jpg "Voice of OC Changes Headline Story After 13 Days")
Voice of OC Changes Headline Story After 13 Days
Posted on January 3, 2011 | 4 Comments. . . . . . If you take a peak at Voice of OC’s site today you’ll notice that after a stunning 13 Days (Or was it 14 Days?), […] -
![. . . While the advocates for cutting or even eliminating public employee pensions salivated like Pavlov’s dog over the news in 2008 that the City of Vallejo, California had […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/it-wont-work-out-155x152.jpg "Vallejo Pension / Bankruptcy Strategy FAILS.")
Vallejo Pension / Bankruptcy Strategy FAILS.
Posted on December 26, 2010 | 9 Comments. . . While the advocates for cutting or even eliminating public employee pensions salivated like Pavlov’s dog over the news in 2008 that the City of Vallejo, California had […] -
![. . . THIS came to me from Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez’ people yesterday, and it looked like something I should share with you-all. I haven’t been following OC’s pension crisis […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/woman-jump-starting-155x155.jpg "Loretta pulls strings, tries to jump-start OC’s moribund pension overhaul.")
Loretta pulls strings, tries to jump-start OC’s moribund pension overhaul.
Posted on December 23, 2010 | 1 Comment. . . THIS came to me from Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez’ people yesterday, and it looked like something I should share with you-all. I haven’t been following OC’s pension crisis […]
I get the sense last night that all the other candidates sensed Becerra was the elephant in the room. Villaragoisa…