(Don't know why your comments have been going into trash this past hour, but I got em now)
Re: AD 67. I’m going with Ali Taj. Developers seem to be backing Mark Pullido’s campaign and attack ads against…
Nguyen is a likeable fellow but he's never been a technocrat. The building at 433 CCD? Enough time has passed…
I have gone back and forth on this one. Pell’s website is a mess and, at least as presented there,…
Sounds like you're describing a case that you WON and are still mad about. Was that established, that Sheth sounds…
I'm talking about (musta been the apex of my influence) Moorlach, Spitzer and Nelson ALL asked me whom I thought…
Vern, you may recall that Huge Win ran as the incumbent when he got elected. He was appointed Clerk-Recorder in…
Foley really seems lost. Especially on that Prima Deschecha mess. I don't think her staff is doing anything except photo…
Foley needs to stop voting for wasteful freeway-widening projects and adding insult to that injury by proudly posing for publicity…
“The OC” Archive
-
![. . . [part two of this essay is here] 1. The Wonderful World of Disney Let’s start with Disneyland. In discussing contemporary Anaheim, we barely have a choice […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Anaheim-Theories-115x115.jpg "Theories of Anaheim, Part 1: Theories of Cause")
Theories of Anaheim, Part 1: Theories of Cause
Posted on May 28, 2013 | 9 Comments. . . [part two of this essay is here] 1. The Wonderful World of Disney Let’s start with Disneyland. In discussing contemporary Anaheim, we barely have a choice […] -
![“Hello? Anaheim Police Department? I’d like to file a Missing Policy Report. Yes, I’ll hold.” [The hold music is from Anaheim’s Gwen Stefani. Nice touch! Except that it’s “Hollaback Girl.” Need […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Eastman-throws-etiquette-book-115x115.jpg "Has Gail Eastman’s Threat to Smack Speakers to Anaheim Council for Incivility GONE MISSING?")
Has Gail Eastman’s Threat to Smack Speakers to Anaheim Council for Incivility GONE MISSING?
Posted on May 27, 2013 | 7 Comments“Hello? Anaheim Police Department? I’d like to file a Missing Policy Report. Yes, I’ll hold.” [The hold music is from Anaheim’s Gwen Stefani. Nice touch! Except that it’s “Hollaback Girl.” Need […] -
![As you already know — if you read Greg Diamond’s post here yesterday, The March Against Monsanto last Saturday got zero coverage. Not just the marches in Southern California — […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/970593_10151506682988558_5391613_n-115x115.jpg "Moms, Dads and Kids say “No” to Monsanto – Laguna Beach Style")
Moms, Dads and Kids say “No” to Monsanto – Laguna Beach Style
Posted on May 27, 2013 | 39 CommentsAs you already know — if you read Greg Diamond’s post here yesterday, The March Against Monsanto last Saturday got zero coverage. Not just the marches in Southern California — […] -
![. Personally, I’m getting tired of looking for the day our County Supervisors start acting like the leaders of a large, complex organization rather than reactive, soundbite-driven politicos who engage […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Damage-Control-original-names-rasterized-115x115.jpg "Hysteria Among County Supervisors Proves Premature.")
Hysteria Among County Supervisors Proves Premature.
Posted on May 27, 2013 | 3 Comments. Personally, I’m getting tired of looking for the day our County Supervisors start acting like the leaders of a large, complex organization rather than reactive, soundbite-driven politicos who engage […] -
![UPDATE, Wednesday May 29: Sometime on Tuesday, The Register did report on the rally, with photos provided by rally organizer D’Marie Mulattieri. The paragraphs not behind the paywall: Monsanto protests draws […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Monsanto-Gothic-115x115.jpg "Monsanto March in Laguna Beach: “Why Isn’t This in the OC Register?”, He Asked, Rhetorically")
Monsanto March in Laguna Beach: “Why Isn’t This in the OC Register?”, He Asked, Rhetorically
Posted on May 26, 2013 | 4 CommentsUPDATE, Wednesday May 29: Sometime on Tuesday, The Register did report on the rally, with photos provided by rally organizer D’Marie Mulattieri. The paragraphs not behind the paywall: Monsanto protests draws […] -
![. So yesterday we all met with the new Interim Police Chief (and probable next permanent Chief) Raul Quezada – at his request. “We” was Donna Acevedo (mother of cop-slain […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/quezada-ftp-115x115.jpg "Anaheim Police Chief Quezada strongly affirms our right to Film The Police.")
Anaheim Police Chief Quezada strongly affirms our right to Film The Police.
Posted on May 25, 2013 | 23 Comments. So yesterday we all met with the new Interim Police Chief (and probable next permanent Chief) Raul Quezada – at his request. “We” was Donna Acevedo (mother of cop-slain […] -
![Here’s a commentary long and involved and fiery enough that it may last you through the holiday weekend. Many women (and plenty of men) have been feeling down at the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/LA-Mayoral-Vote-Graphic1-115x115.jpg "A Greueling Race: I’m Not Ready to Make Nice after Vicious L.A. Mayoral Election")
A Greueling Race: I’m Not Ready to Make Nice after Vicious L.A. Mayoral Election
Posted on May 24, 2013 | 8 CommentsHere’s a commentary long and involved and fiery enough that it may last you through the holiday weekend. Many women (and plenty of men) have been feeling down at the […] -
![. BAM! BAM! BAM! That’s the sound of my head pounding repeatedly against the brick wall of futility and frustration. BAM! BAM! BAM! Following many months of public protest, following […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/woman-shouting-in-megaphone-115x115.jpg "Yo. Anaheim Council. CAN YOU HEAR US NOW!?!?!?")
Yo. Anaheim Council. CAN YOU HEAR US NOW!?!?!?
Posted on May 24, 2013 | 54 Comments. BAM! BAM! BAM! That’s the sound of my head pounding repeatedly against the brick wall of futility and frustration. BAM! BAM! BAM! Following many months of public protest, following […] -
![Hey, it’s a long weekend — let’s break out the Open Thread early! I keep some articles around to use in an Open Thread when space allows. This one is […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Jetpack-North-by-Nortwest-Mt-Rushmore-Cliff-115x115.jpg "Long Weekend Open Thread: “The New American Sadism”")
Long Weekend Open Thread: “The New American Sadism”
Posted on May 24, 2013 | 22 CommentsHey, it’s a long weekend — let’s break out the Open Thread early! I keep some articles around to use in an Open Thread when space allows. This one is […] -
![. While many will be traveling this three-day weekend to kick-start the vacation season, others will gather this Saturday, May 25th, along with people around the world to march in solidarity […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/march-against-monsanto1-e1369358038683.jpg "OC to Participate in “March Against Monsanto” World Wide Action")
OC to Participate in “March Against Monsanto” World Wide Action
Posted on May 23, 2013 | 6 Comments. While many will be traveling this three-day weekend to kick-start the vacation season, others will gather this Saturday, May 25th, along with people around the world to march in solidarity […] -
![. President Obama today attempted to be serious about our War on Terror, Guantanamo Bay and what we should be doing with Home Grown Terrorists. His comments landed with a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/drone-cartoon-115x115.jpg "One more Drone – for the road!")
One more Drone – for the road!
Posted on May 23, 2013 | 16 Comments. President Obama today attempted to be serious about our War on Terror, Guantanamo Bay and what we should be doing with Home Grown Terrorists. His comments landed with a […] -
![. A truly philanthropic society combines the best of charitable work from both the private and the public sector. Too often we get caught up in what government can provide, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/journey-christian-church1-e1369351997790.jpg "Love Your Neighbor: the good work of Journey Christian Church.")
Love Your Neighbor: the good work of Journey Christian Church.
Posted on May 23, 2013 | 19 Comments. A truly philanthropic society combines the best of charitable work from both the private and the public sector. Too often we get caught up in what government can provide, […] -
![Happy Harvey Milk Day! How fitting that I, as Milk used to say in his speeches, am here to recruit you! The Boy Scouts of America will be voting on […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Boy-Scouts-115x115.jpg "Be Prepared … to Take Two Minutes Today, Harvey Milk Day, to Lobby the Boy Scouts")
Be Prepared … to Take Two Minutes Today, Harvey Milk Day, to Lobby the Boy Scouts
Posted on May 22, 2013 | 6 CommentsHappy Harvey Milk Day! How fitting that I, as Milk used to say in his speeches, am here to recruit you! The Boy Scouts of America will be voting on […] -
![. Just arrived in our inbox (a remarkably short, or circular, voyage…) For Immediate Release: WORKING-CLASS ANAHEIM NEIGHBORHOODS SAY “ENOUGH” TO POLICE BRUTALITY AND HARASSMENT. WHEN: Wednesday May 22, 2013, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/genevieve-and-mourner-115x115.jpg "11 this morning – Working-class Anaheim neighborhoods say “ENOUGH” to police brutality and harassment.")
11 this morning – Working-class Anaheim neighborhoods say “ENOUGH” to police brutality and harassment.
Posted on May 21, 2013 | 6 Comments. Just arrived in our inbox (a remarkably short, or circular, voyage…) For Immediate Release: WORKING-CLASS ANAHEIM NEIGHBORHOODS SAY “ENOUGH” TO POLICE BRUTALITY AND HARASSMENT. WHEN: Wednesday May 22, 2013, […]
I got a hit piece on Ali Taj yesterday. It accused him of slashing his town's Economic Development Department. That…