This comment came from the smartest dude I know. "Which part of freedom don't the leftists understand?" Ernest P. Worrell…
Sounds like Blanca has lots of good reasons to hide stuff. Maui? SPAIN? For what, I wonder.
it's bound to incite a legal challenge. I wouldn't worry too much about it. You can certainly hold Sharon Quirk…
Right while I was writing this piece, three more came out, with invaluable info. I'll have to do a new…
Yeah I guess so. I'm gonna shift to fighting this thing. Can it be stopped? Can the Democrats who backed…
It's hard to criticize somebody who's on the right side of an issue.
UPDATE. I was gonna get a quote or two from Duane, Anaheim's PRA king, but that turned into 6 paragraphs.…
Disappointed then. And what explains mediocre Republicans voting against it, Tri Ta and Laurie Davies are no champions of open…
I don't see why anybody should be shocked by Democrats doing this. They are the party of pro-government bias and…
open government 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 […] -
![. . . You would think that an employment contract for an Assistant City Manager’s position would be a simple thing to adopt. Last night’s hearing on the proposed contract […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Inmates-Running-the-Asylum1-115x115.jpg "Inmates Running Asylum In Mission Viejo")
Inmates Running Asylum In Mission Viejo
Posted on October 4, 2011 | 6 Comments. . . You would think that an employment contract for an Assistant City Manager’s position would be a simple thing to adopt. Last night’s hearing on the proposed contract […] -
![. . . …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 […] -
![By The Desert Rat Here, Friends, is the 5th installment of Professor J.H. Habermeyer’s scintillating essay on the seven figurative walls local government builds to protect itself from outside scrutiny […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Carc11-115x115.jpg "The Seven Walls of Local Government; Wall #5 – Time is Not On Your Side")
The Seven Walls of Local Government; Wall #5 – Time is Not On Your Side
Posted on June 28, 2011 | No CommentsBy The Desert Rat Here, Friends, is the 5th installment of Professor J.H. Habermeyer’s scintillating essay on the seven figurative walls local government builds to protect itself from outside scrutiny […] -
![. . . There seems to be considerable talk in conservative circles from time to time about the concept of running government like the private sector. Currently that issue seems […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ceo-155x155.jpg "Should We Really Run Government Like the Private Sector?")
Should We Really Run Government Like the Private Sector?
Posted on April 19, 2011 | 4 Comments. . . There seems to be considerable talk in conservative circles from time to time about the concept of running government like the private sector. Currently that issue seems […] -
![. . . . City Council members in Costa Mesa are borrowing a trick that Dave Ellis used at the Orange County Fair Board to hide his machinations from public […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/transparency2-155x150.jpg "Deja Vu in Costa Mesa – Violating Open Government Laws")
Deja Vu in Costa Mesa – Violating Open Government Laws
Posted on April 11, 2011 | 11 Comments. . . . City Council members in Costa Mesa are borrowing a trick that Dave Ellis used at the Orange County Fair Board to hide his machinations from public […] -
![Given the shitstorm coming down the pike for the various insiders implicated in the attempted Great Swindle of the Orange County Fairgrounds, we figure it’s time to start introducing some […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dave-ellis-1-155x155.jpg "Who is Dave Ellis? A Portrait of our Fair Board Chairman.")
Who is Dave Ellis? A Portrait of our Fair Board Chairman.
Posted on March 4, 2011 | 84 CommentsGiven the shitstorm coming down the pike for the various insiders implicated in the attempted Great Swindle of the Orange County Fairgrounds, we figure it’s time to start introducing some […] -
![. . . UPDATE: The entire interview is now available online at www.solartradio.com I took it upon myself to find the time to read the entire report “The Rubber Stamp […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/rubber-stamp-155x155.jpg "‘The Rubber Stamp Process’ Reveals Deep Democracy Deficit in Anaheim and Santa Ana – UPDATED with interview!")
‘The Rubber Stamp Process’ Reveals Deep Democracy Deficit in Anaheim and Santa Ana – UPDATED with interview!
Posted on February 18, 2011 | 1 Comment. . . UPDATE: The entire interview is now available online at www.solartradio.com I took it upon myself to find the time to read the entire report “The Rubber Stamp […] -
![. . . The Fullerton School Board doesn’t show its meetings on cable or the Internet. In fact, they don’t even post the audio recordings online. The only way to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/FullertonSchoolBoard-Screen-Cap-155x155.jpg "Finally, Fullerton’s First School Board Broadcast")
Finally, Fullerton’s First School Board Broadcast
Posted on February 9, 2011 | No Comments. . . The Fullerton School Board doesn’t show its meetings on cable or the Internet. In fact, they don’t even post the audio recordings online. The only way to […] -
![. . . It’s been a pretty good week for us blogger/activists who’ve been tirelessly fighting corruption in this County with no help from either our As-Good-As-No-DA-DA or the mainstream […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/gus-ayer-155x155.png "Gus Ayer on the Fairgrounds Swindlers: “Shit. Meet Fan.”")
Gus Ayer on the Fairgrounds Swindlers: “Shit. Meet Fan.”
Posted on February 7, 2011 | 6 Comments. . . It’s been a pretty good week for us blogger/activists who’ve been tirelessly fighting corruption in this County with no help from either our As-Good-As-No-DA-DA or the mainstream […] -
![. . . I commend John M. Nachbar, Culver City City Manager, for this effort to reassure his stakeholders that safety and transparency are paramount. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE CITY OF […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/bell-155x155.jpg "Based on Bell, if your city uses Mayer Hoffman McCann, should you audit their work?")
Based on Bell, if your city uses Mayer Hoffman McCann, should you audit their work?
Posted on December 27, 2010 | 2 Comments. . . I commend John M. Nachbar, Culver City City Manager, for this effort to reassure his stakeholders that safety and transparency are paramount. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE CITY OF […] -
![. . . Today is pretty historic. For the first time, TV viewers at home are going to be able to watch opening arguments before a Federal Court of Appeals […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/gay-marriage-155x155.jpg "Prop 8 arguments pro and con to be heard – and televised – this morning at 10, CSPAN.")
Prop 8 arguments pro and con to be heard – and televised – this morning at 10, CSPAN.
Posted on December 6, 2010 | 2 Comments. . . Today is pretty historic. For the first time, TV viewers at home are going to be able to watch opening arguments before a Federal Court of Appeals […] -
![. . . . . Classified Information: Top Secret, Secret, Confidential, Issues of National Security, Biological, Chemical and Radiological Secrets, Industrial and Manufacturing Secrets, as well as Personal Information related […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/wikileaks-secure-Swedish-server-155x155.jpg "Espionage….Wikileaks Style.")
Espionage….Wikileaks Style.
Posted on December 6, 2010 | 2 Comments. . . . . Classified Information: Top Secret, Secret, Confidential, Issues of National Security, Biological, Chemical and Radiological Secrets, Industrial and Manufacturing Secrets, as well as Personal Information related […] -
![. . . “In the courts, in Congress and with international allies, the United States has unreasonably insisted on keeping massive amounts of information secret. Transparency and accountability are essential […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/leak-155x155.jpg "Wiki-Leaks open thread: What have we learned so far?")
Wiki-Leaks open thread: What have we learned so far?
Posted on December 1, 2010 | 13 Comments. . . “In the courts, in Congress and with international allies, the United States has unreasonably insisted on keeping massive amounts of information secret. Transparency and accountability are essential […]
They don't understand the same part the Rotting Yammites don't understand. Just from a different perspective.