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Walter Ehlers War Memorial Cemetery
Posted on November 1, 2017 | 10 CommentsWalt Ehlers was a highly decorated World War II veteran that was a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Walt came from Kansas and lived in Garden Grove since […] -
One Planet… One Corporation!
Posted on April 9, 2017 | 2 Comments. . . In the 1960’s when George Wallace was challenging Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey…….the buzz words were telling: “Reordering our priorities” was the halcyon call from both the […] -
Sharon Quirk-Silva: SO much better than Young Kim.
Posted on September 29, 2014 | 21 Comments. . . It’s not even close. We’ve already established – although it bears repeating – that 65th Assembly District challenger Young Kim is a classic carpetbagger, popping up in […] -
The Exoneration of Chris Norby.
Posted on May 16, 2014 | 25 Comments. . . “Permanent War is not a viable way of life, whether abroad or at home,” opined Chris Norby. And I shot back, “Hey, that’s a great epigram for […] -
Another Major Financial Blow to The City of Irvine
Posted on April 9, 2014 | 4 CommentsWith a proposed November ballot initiative originating in Orange County to reestablish redevelopment agencies gaining steam, it is important to consider the widespread political failures and mismanagement that led to […] -
‘Gentefication’ Sweeps Through Downtown Brea!
Posted on April 1, 2012 | 8 CommentsThe northern Orange County city of Brea, embarrassed by its historical past as a racist ‘Sundown Town’ with lots of Ku Klux Klan members as ‘civic pioneers,’ is aggressively pursuing […] -
GardenWalk: Anaheim Residents Raise Hell Over Subsidized Hotels
Posted on February 8, 2012 | 3 Comments. . . . . Ahead of yesterday’s Anaheim city council meeting, a mailer to city residents from the Orange County Employees Association and numerous news reports on recently approved […] -
California Supreme Court ruling abolishes Redevelopment Agencies!
Posted on December 29, 2011 | 8 Comments. . . All redevelopment agencies in CA officially abolished. What a surprise Christmas gift from our Supreme Court, especially when they voted unanimously (7-0) to uphold AB X 1- […] -
Another Fowl Fullerton Observer Plop
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsI really don’t know why I bother communicating with the feather-headed Sharon Kennedy and her wretchedly incompetent Fullerton Observer. When she wrote an unsigned “article” last month alleging that […] -
OC Senator Fail: Harman and Correa get rightly vetoed; RDA-loving Repug Bob Huff wins coveted award from liberal League of California Cities
Posted on September 24, 2011 | 18 Comments. . . “But… but… we got a majority of our colleagues to go along with this thing!” protest the lawmakers. “Do you know how much work, how much […] -
Mission Viejo, shut down our bogus redevelopment agency!
Posted on August 29, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . There are two clocks ticking as we enter the month of August. One has been on the tube 24/7 with a self imposed deadline of August 2nd. […] -
Late August chismes: the new Districts and next year’s Elections!
Posted on August 24, 2011 | 39 Comments. . . Hark! how the sultry pre-September days are enlivened by exaltation of birdsong. All the larger species are chirping the jolly tune about the Victim Party (the California […]