They passed it without knowing how much it will cost. 4-3 vote. Carroll, Mai and Agran voted no. The only…
Wait, it PASSED? Agran joined the other Dems? And it didn't need a vote of the people? I see this:…
Ironic that the council members who passed rcv this week in Irvine refused to let the voters decide if they…
It’s real simple Joshy. The new oak creek proposal if not placed to a vote of the people violates state…
The Republican Party doesn't even pretend to be conservative anymore. The "leaders" have completely capitulated the their worst voters. It's…
This article about this poll will make you feel better about the OC, although the headline is deceptive (and I…
I like Vanity Fair, I even subscribed to them in the 80’s, but they put out a really irritating little…
Why are you throttling my response with the case law cite, Vern???
Kev is pretty butt hurt over being sacked as Larry’s sustainability commissioner.
“The OC” Archive
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Irvine’s Colorful City Council Election
Posted on October 10, 2016 | 5 CommentsColorful Signs, but expect a beige result. -
First (and Now Second) Presidential Debate Open Thread
Posted on October 9, 2016 | 26 Comments. . . Talk. For posterity. -
![. . . So, I see Anaheim’s “Democrat” Assemblyman Tom Daly has now endorsed Republican Disney/SOAR-backed council candidate Steve Faessel against the only Democrat in the 5th District race, my […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/angel-faessel-fangs-115x115.png "Anaheim: The Mishegas and the Desmadre, October 2016! (and Weekend Open Thread)")
Anaheim: The Mishegas and the Desmadre, October 2016! (and Weekend Open Thread)
Posted on October 7, 2016 | 31 Comments. . . So, I see Anaheim’s “Democrat” Assemblyman Tom Daly has now endorsed Republican Disney/SOAR-backed council candidate Steve Faessel against the only Democrat in the 5th District race, my […] -
![. . . Sweet Loretta Sanchez thought she was a winner, she was Absolutely Fab On stage with Kamala, tried to get all hip-hop — then she learned she shouldn’t dab Get Back! […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Loretta-Dabs-115x115.png "GET BACK, LORETTA! Sweet Loretta Sanchez Thought She Was a Winner, Then She Learned She Shouldn’t Dab")
GET BACK, LORETTA! Sweet Loretta Sanchez Thought She Was a Winner, Then She Learned She Shouldn’t Dab
Posted on October 7, 2016 | 12 Comments. . . Sweet Loretta Sanchez thought she was a winner, she was Absolutely Fab On stage with Kamala, tried to get all hip-hop — then she learned she shouldn’t dab Get Back! […] -
![. . . You know what they say, and what they say is that a fish rots from the head down. And believe us Democrats don’t want the Republican Party […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/trump-young-kim-ugly-115x115.png "Young “Trump” Kim II: Busted Stealing, She Lies about it anyway.")
Young “Trump” Kim II: Busted Stealing, She Lies about it anyway.
Posted on October 3, 2016 | 6 Comments. . . You know what they say, and what they say is that a fish rots from the head down. And believe us Democrats don’t want the Republican Party […] -
![. . . CLICK THIS LINK if you plan to attend the memorial tomorrow from 2 to 4 for our friend and mentor Amin David. And you should. The long awaited […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Amin-David-Memorial-115x115.jpeg "Weekend Open Thread: Sunday @ 2 @ Anaheim High’s Cook Auditorium, ‘Forever and Ever Amin’")
Weekend Open Thread: Sunday @ 2 @ Anaheim High’s Cook Auditorium, ‘Forever and Ever Amin’
Posted on October 1, 2016 | 8 Comments. . . CLICK THIS LINK if you plan to attend the memorial tomorrow from 2 to 4 for our friend and mentor Amin David. And you should. The long awaited […] -
![. . . This is adapted from my Council meeting speech of Sept. 27; as Cynthia observed later: “Kris Murray did not have the city attorney rebut your claim. If […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/holy-grail-115x115.jpg "Anaheim’s Salvation is at Hand: introducing the Charter Gaffe of 2014!")
Anaheim’s Salvation is at Hand: introducing the Charter Gaffe of 2014!
Posted on September 28, 2016 | 22 Comments. . . This is adapted from my Council meeting speech of Sept. 27; as Cynthia observed later: “Kris Murray did not have the city attorney rebut your claim. If […] -
![. . . “I opened the gate and they stopped, turning. I was trying to say, and I caught her, trying to say, and she screamed and I was trying […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/knapp-suicide-bomber-115x115.png "Chris Epting Sends Suicide Bomber into Vern Concert.")
Chris Epting Sends Suicide Bomber into Vern Concert.
Posted on September 24, 2016 | 65 Comments. . . “I opened the gate and they stopped, turning. I was trying to say, and I caught her, trying to say, and she screamed and I was trying […] -
![. . . Damien Carroll Explains the Propositions Weekend Open Thread Haikus of CA State Propositions This November 8th Seventeen propositions Are on the ballot: Proposition 51 Nine billion dollars […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/OJB-haiku-cultural-appropriation-115x115.png "Weekend Open Thread: LA Democrat Damien Carroll Haiku-splains All 17 Statewide Propositions For You")
Weekend Open Thread: LA Democrat Damien Carroll Haiku-splains All 17 Statewide Propositions For You
Posted on September 23, 2016 | 16 Comments. . . Damien Carroll Explains the Propositions Weekend Open Thread Haikus of CA State Propositions This November 8th Seventeen propositions Are on the ballot: Proposition 51 Nine billion dollars […] -
![. . . When we last left the “Bills We’re Rooting For in Sacramento,” some of them had passed (Citizens United Repeal), some had been killed (Open Police Records, More Funds […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Schoolhouse-Rock-Bill-115x115.jpg "Update on Three Good Bills, and Talks with The Moorlach!")
Update on Three Good Bills, and Talks with The Moorlach!
Posted on September 22, 2016 | 6 Comments. . . When we last left the “Bills We’re Rooting For in Sacramento,” some of them had passed (Citizens United Repeal), some had been killed (Open Police Records, More Funds […] -
![. . . The Mexican singer who had already been recognized as a cultural icon when he died on Sunday August 28th, is still being mourned and celebrated in the Latino community. A […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Juan-Gabriel-115x115.jpg "Juan Gabriel, famous singer and a former homeless person, broke cultural and political barriers.")
Juan Gabriel, famous singer and a former homeless person, broke cultural and political barriers.
Posted on September 20, 2016 | 1 Comment. . . The Mexican singer who had already been recognized as a cultural icon when he died on Sunday August 28th, is still being mourned and celebrated in the Latino community. A […] -
![M. . . UPDATE: The revised headline pretty much speaks for itself. At Monday night’s DPOC meeting, Ben Vasquez showed up and gave a nice speech, aided by other DPOC […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Pulido-and-Alvarez-angled-strokes-115x115.jpg "UPDATE! Process Still Sucks, But DPOC Endorses Ben Vasquez Over (Absent) Pulido for Santana Mayor, 23-1-4!")
UPDATE! Process Still Sucks, But DPOC Endorses Ben Vasquez Over (Absent) Pulido for Santana Mayor, 23-1-4!
Posted on September 19, 2016 | 21 CommentsM. . . UPDATE: The revised headline pretty much speaks for itself. At Monday night’s DPOC meeting, Ben Vasquez showed up and gave a nice speech, aided by other DPOC […] -
![. . . I published an earlier version of this story on July 29, just as the party conventions closed. A friend of mine soon afterwards published a (better-written, I’m sure) […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-Electoral-College-Map-0728-115x115.png "With the Presidential Race Tightening, Let’s Look at That “Tie in the Electoral College” Scenario Again — and Stare at Nevada!")
With the Presidential Race Tightening, Let’s Look at That “Tie in the Electoral College” Scenario Again — and Stare at Nevada!
Posted on September 18, 2016 | 11 Comments. . . I published an earlier version of this story on July 29, just as the party conventions closed. A friend of mine soon afterwards published a (better-written, I’m sure) […] -
![. . . “In my experience, that’s unique,” said Jeffrey Neslund, a lawyer who negotiated the $5 million settlement between the city of Chicago and the family of Laquan McDonald, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Ron-Thomas-intervew1-e1474046465633-115x115.jpg "Weekend Open Thread: Sandra Bland’s Mother Will Tentatively Get What Kelly Thomas’s Father Sought in Court")
Weekend Open Thread: Sandra Bland’s Mother Will Tentatively Get What Kelly Thomas’s Father Sought in Court
Posted on September 16, 2016 | 3 Comments. . . “In my experience, that’s unique,” said Jeffrey Neslund, a lawyer who negotiated the $5 million settlement between the city of Chicago and the family of Laquan McDonald, […]
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