Change is hard, for old farts.
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???
“The OC” Archive
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![. . . This is both a “feel-good” story and a “smack-yourself-in-the-head-for-not-realizing-this first” story about how the solutions to major social problems — like student absenteeism among poorer students — may […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Larval-Version-of-the-Machine-e1472240299115-115x115.jpg "Weekend Open Thread: The Machine That Helps Impoverished Students Succeed in School")
Weekend Open Thread: The Machine That Helps Impoverished Students Succeed in School
Posted on August 26, 2016 | 17 Comments. . . This is both a “feel-good” story and a “smack-yourself-in-the-head-for-not-realizing-this first” story about how the solutions to major social problems — like student absenteeism among poorer students — may […] -
![. . . [Editor’s Note: Alert readers will note a slight change in the tone and style of today’s discussion — but sadly, no reduction in verbosity — as the affable Mrs. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Crosswalk-to-Disney-with-Colorful-Paths-115x115.png "Referendum Day Report, Part 2: Disney Plans to Make Tourists Cross As It Walks All Over the Littler Hoteliers")
Referendum Day Report, Part 2: Disney Plans to Make Tourists Cross As It Walks All Over the Littler Hoteliers
Posted on August 25, 2016 | 3 Comments. . . [Editor’s Note: Alert readers will note a slight change in the tone and style of today’s discussion — but sadly, no reduction in verbosity — as the affable Mrs. […] -
![. . . It’s August 25, 2016 — and you know what THAT means! OK, maybe you don’t. The three hotel subsidies — one to Disney, the other to interests […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Speedy-Delivery-115x115.jpg "It’s Speedy Delivery Day! UNITE-HERE’s Anti-Hotel Subsidy Referendum Sigs Due. UPDATE: They’re turned in!")
It’s Speedy Delivery Day! UNITE-HERE’s Anti-Hotel Subsidy Referendum Sigs Due. UPDATE: They’re turned in!
Posted on August 25, 2016 | 2 Comments. . . It’s August 25, 2016 — and you know what THAT means! OK, maybe you don’t. The three hotel subsidies — one to Disney, the other to interests […] -
![. . . Bill Cook , Chair of the Orange County Veterans Memorial Park Foundation — (“OCVMP,” or maybe “OCVMPF” by now) and a group with which I have been, sometimes am, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Farrah-Khan-with-OCVMP-115x115.jpg "Veterans Group Speaks Out on the Cemetery Swap — Which Petty Political Bickering Can’t Be Allowed to Block")
Veterans Group Speaks Out on the Cemetery Swap — Which Petty Political Bickering Can’t Be Allowed to Block
Posted on August 24, 2016 | 3 Comments. . . Bill Cook , Chair of the Orange County Veterans Memorial Park Foundation — (“OCVMP,” or maybe “OCVMPF” by now) and a group with which I have been, sometimes am, […] -
![. . . “The past isn’t dead. It isn’t even past.” Faulkner You’re right, it’s been less than a year since Santa Ana lawyer/profiteer Robert Coldren descended on the senior El […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Coldren-Vulture-115x115.png "Coldren Again?? The Vulture returns to El Nido.")
Coldren Again?? The Vulture returns to El Nido.
Posted on August 23, 2016 | 6 Comments. . . “The past isn’t dead. It isn’t even past.” Faulkner You’re right, it’s been less than a year since Santa Ana lawyer/profiteer Robert Coldren descended on the senior El […] -
![. . . Endorsements in local races are one of the main events of every political cycle. Helping one’s favored candidates get into a position to win is one of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Democrats-at-August-2016-Endorsement-Meeting-115x115.jpg "Big DPOC Endorsements Winners Include Dr. Moreno, Montoya, Lahtinen, Fox, Khan; Big Loser was Fair Process")
Big DPOC Endorsements Winners Include Dr. Moreno, Montoya, Lahtinen, Fox, Khan; Big Loser was Fair Process
Posted on August 23, 2016 | 11 Comments. . . Endorsements in local races are one of the main events of every political cycle. Helping one’s favored candidates get into a position to win is one of […] -
![. . . Preface Some of my writing about Jordan Brandman — mostly dealing with his reckless support of subsidies that benefit his patron Curt Pringle and major donors to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Brandman-saying-Greg-is-Right-about-STRs-115x115.jpg "A Rush to Misjudgment: Brandman’s Grandstanding May Cost Anaheim Hundreds of Millions Before STR Lawsuits End")
A Rush to Misjudgment: Brandman’s Grandstanding May Cost Anaheim Hundreds of Millions Before STR Lawsuits End
Posted on August 22, 2016 | 18 Comments. . . Preface Some of my writing about Jordan Brandman — mostly dealing with his reckless support of subsidies that benefit his patron Curt Pringle and major donors to […] -
![. . . (If you’re a Central Committee member and just want to get to my own views, for some reason, just skip down until after all the list of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/DPOC-Endorsement-Choices-115x115.png "DPOC Proposed Endorsements Come Out Before Monday Vote – Mostly Decent, with Some Puzzling Disappointments")
DPOC Proposed Endorsements Come Out Before Monday Vote – Mostly Decent, with Some Puzzling Disappointments
Posted on August 21, 2016 | 22 Comments. . . (If you’re a Central Committee member and just want to get to my own views, for some reason, just skip down until after all the list of […] -
![. . . The approximately 12 million Africans who were brought to the new world in the 18th Century, for the fields of the Carolinas and homes and mansions of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/black-hands-in-chains-115x115.jpg "On Black Lives Matter and Global Slavery in General")
On Black Lives Matter and Global Slavery in General
Posted on August 20, 2016 | 20 Comments. . . The approximately 12 million Africans who were brought to the new world in the 18th Century, for the fields of the Carolinas and homes and mansions of […] -
![. . . I know, it seems like a dream now. But believe me, it really did happen. Two to three years ago. Actually, think of this as part two […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/with-tom-and-theresa-1-e1471238629439-115x115.jpg "Angels to stay in Anaheim, and We Told You So.")
Angels to stay in Anaheim, and We Told You So.
Posted on August 13, 2016 | 49 Comments. . . I know, it seems like a dream now. But believe me, it really did happen. Two to three years ago. Actually, think of this as part two […] -
![. . . We have sort of a “file” on Lucille Kring, containing things that you (and maybe even she) may not remember. (To get a three year-old primer on […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Kring-picks-Anaheims-pocket-115x115.png "Weekend Open Thread: If Anaheim is Prospering, Why Did Lucille Kring Try So Hard to Raise Its Utility Rates?")
Weekend Open Thread: If Anaheim is Prospering, Why Did Lucille Kring Try So Hard to Raise Its Utility Rates?
Posted on August 13, 2016 | 39 Comments. . . We have sort of a “file” on Lucille Kring, containing things that you (and maybe even she) may not remember. (To get a three year-old primer on […] -
![Didn’t finish all of the City Council races — but we do have over half the county by population! Today’s the last day of candidate filing, except when […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Baby-girl-picture-115x115.jpg "Some (Not All) City Council Races for You to Watch")
Some (Not All) City Council Races for You to Watch
Posted on August 12, 2016 | 47 CommentsDidn’t finish all of the City Council races — but we do have over half the county by population! Today’s the last day of candidate filing, except when […] -
![. . . 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 […] -
![. . . IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR OUR 2016 ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS POST, CLICK THIS LINK! THANKS — AND HAPPY READING! Our general election feature chronicling who’s running for what, “A Day […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-School-Board-and-Special-District-Candidates-115x115.png "OJB’s 2016 School Board and Special District Offices & Candidates: File Now or Forever Hold Your Peace!")
OJB’s 2016 School Board and Special District Offices & Candidates: File Now or Forever Hold Your Peace!
Posted on August 7, 2016 | 4 Comments. . . IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR OUR 2016 ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS POST, CLICK THIS LINK! THANKS — AND HAPPY READING! Our general election feature chronicling who’s running for what, “A Day […]
Progressives are afraid of the electorate.