The first two interviews on Perlman's page are good. The third is an absolute must-see. The interviewee's only fault is…
Who from the political and labor and public safety worlds enforced Amezcua? Could we have one of our interns contact…
Looks like the Daily Pilot's address is still 10540 Talbert Avenue in Fountain Valley. Presuming that Kirstin Walsh may hold…
Good eyes: The prophesied Neshanian-Wykoff conjunction is indeed supposed to be a sign on the imminent emergence of Blue Hell.…
What in the Blue Hell are you talking about? Hungry citizens? I don't know what they're lying about. As an…
If a promised zone status (open space/golf course) is changed by the Irvine Company and the City Council, what else…
Oh! The humanity. A golf course lost. The most wasteful use of land imaginable.
Don’t mention it Ms. Wykoff. Affordable housing is as achievable as ending homelessness or preventing climate change. You get the…
I stayed up till midnight to watch the 7-0 win for the Irvine Company. The MOU granted the Irvine Co…
redevelopment Archive
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![. . . I fully support Governor Brown’s plan to shut down the recent flurry of redevelopment project activity. He should begin with CRA/LA in the city of Los Angeles […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/jerry-brown-11-155x155.jpg "Gov. Brown Bill to kill any last minute redevelopment projects")
Gov. Brown Bill to kill any last minute redevelopment projects
Posted on February 25, 2011 | 13 Comments. . . I fully support Governor Brown’s plan to shut down the recent flurry of redevelopment project activity. He should begin with CRA/LA in the city of Los Angeles […] -
![The following letter was sent to members of the state assembly in support of governor Brown’s proposal to terminate California’s redevelopment agencies. Author Bob Blue is the owner of Bernard […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/rug-155x155.jpg "Plea to legislature re Feb 7th redevelopment hearing")
Plea to legislature re Feb 7th redevelopment hearing
Posted on February 7, 2011 | No CommentsThe following letter was sent to members of the state assembly in support of governor Brown’s proposal to terminate California’s redevelopment agencies. Author Bob Blue is the owner of Bernard […] -
![. . . Letter to CA State Controller to Audit Santa Ana’s Redevelopment Agency by Santa Ana Coalition for Better Government. COALITION FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT SANTA ANA PO BOX 4086, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/logo-Santa-Ana-Coalition-155x137.jpg "Letter to CA State Controller to Audit Santa Ana’s Redevelopment Agency")
Letter to CA State Controller to Audit Santa Ana’s Redevelopment Agency
Posted on February 3, 2011 | 1 Comment. . . Letter to CA State Controller to Audit Santa Ana’s Redevelopment Agency by Santa Ana Coalition for Better Government. COALITION FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT SANTA ANA PO BOX 4086, […] -
![He sure is. See, Bruce campaigned on a platform of reforming Redevelopment, recognizing that redevelopment grabs needed funds from schools and other core government functions. And where does it go? […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Bruce-Capture-155x155.jpg "Is Bruce Whitaker A Man of His Word?")
Is Bruce Whitaker A Man of His Word?
Posted on January 28, 2011 | 2 CommentsHe sure is. See, Bruce campaigned on a platform of reforming Redevelopment, recognizing that redevelopment grabs needed funds from schools and other core government functions. And where does it go? […] -
![By The Desert Rat And now, back to the letter. Read the letter According to commenter Art Brown the plaintive Redevelopment wail signed by Mayor HeeHaw on behalf of all […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Dick-Jones-Letter-155x155.jpg "A Plaintive Wail")
A Plaintive Wail
Posted on January 26, 2011 | No CommentsBy The Desert Rat And now, back to the letter. Read the letter According to commenter Art Brown the plaintive Redevelopment wail signed by Mayor HeeHaw on behalf of all […] -
![Query. Is it legal to fund future and undefined redevelopment projects simply to beat governor Brown’s suggestion of shutting down our states hundreds of redevelopment agencies? While I do not […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/pot-of-gold.jpg "CRA/LA redevelopment agency effort to thwart governor Brown’s plans")
CRA/LA redevelopment agency effort to thwart governor Brown’s plans
Posted on January 15, 2011 | 5 CommentsQuery. Is it legal to fund future and undefined redevelopment projects simply to beat governor Brown’s suggestion of shutting down our states hundreds of redevelopment agencies? While I do not […] -
![From FFFF blogger and State Assemblyman Chris Norby: Dear Friends, I just returned for my first full legislative term here in Sacramento, having gained valuable experience serving for the past […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/chris_norby.jpg "Redevelopment on the Chopping Block?")
Redevelopment on the Chopping Block?
Posted on January 6, 2011 | No CommentsFrom FFFF blogger and State Assemblyman Chris Norby: Dear Friends, I just returned for my first full legislative term here in Sacramento, having gained valuable experience serving for the past […] -
![. . . Mayor Pro Tem Don Bankhead seeks to use Redevelopment Agency funds, originally set aside for combating blight and providing low-income housing, to prop up the Fullerton Civic […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/wizard-of-oz-155x155.jpg "Bankhead Considers Using Public Funds to Bail Out the Civic Light Opera")
Bankhead Considers Using Public Funds to Bail Out the Civic Light Opera
Posted on December 29, 2010 | No Comments. . . Mayor Pro Tem Don Bankhead seeks to use Redevelopment Agency funds, originally set aside for combating blight and providing low-income housing, to prop up the Fullerton Civic […] -
![One of my biggest issues with redevelopment projects is when local city council members, functioning as their redevelopment agency, commit multimillion dollar bond obligations without voter approval. So while many […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Meadowlands.bmp "Taxpayers left with massive sports complex debt")
Taxpayers left with massive sports complex debt
Posted on September 9, 2010 | 2 CommentsOne of my biggest issues with redevelopment projects is when local city council members, functioning as their redevelopment agency, commit multimillion dollar bond obligations without voter approval. So while many […] -
![Who will win the war? Follow the money. The GOP Initiatives Endorsement Committee met this past Saturday to debate whether it should recommend to the State the GOP to endorse […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/norby1.bmp "A Colorfully Gesticulating Norby Loses The Skirmish, But Wins The Battle")
A Colorfully Gesticulating Norby Loses The Skirmish, But Wins The Battle
Posted on August 24, 2010 | No CommentsWho will win the war? Follow the money. The GOP Initiatives Endorsement Committee met this past Saturday to debate whether it should recommend to the State the GOP to endorse […] -
![Proposition 22 here, is an initiative supported by the California League of Cities and Redevelopment agencies and their lobbyists. Voting yes on 22 would prohibit the State from restricting the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/gOP-elephants.jpg "California GOP Initiatives Endorsement Committee Hashes Out Prop 22")
California GOP Initiatives Endorsement Committee Hashes Out Prop 22
Posted on August 23, 2010 | 1 CommentProposition 22 here, is an initiative supported by the California League of Cities and Redevelopment agencies and their lobbyists. Voting yes on 22 would prohibit the State from restricting the […] -
![Ousted Santa Ana City Commissioners Glen Stroud and Tish Leon FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David N. Ream May 24, 2010 City of Santa Ana (714) 647-5200 Santa Ana, CA – […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Glen-Stroud-and-Tish-Leon-155x155.jpg "The City of Santa Ana strikes back at Glen Stroud and his fraudulent Grand Jury report")
The City of Santa Ana strikes back at Glen Stroud and his fraudulent Grand Jury report
Posted on August 17, 2010 | 10 CommentsOusted Santa Ana City Commissioners Glen Stroud and Tish Leon FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David N. Ream May 24, 2010 City of Santa Ana (714) 647-5200 Santa Ana, CA – […] -
![Debbie McEwen and the Usual Suspects are taking the City of Santa Ana to court again Santa Ana’s Usual Suspects are seeking a court order to block the city from […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Debbie-McEwen-Edited-155x155.jpg "Santa Ana’s Usual Suspects seek a court order to mandate a new vote on OBP tower")
Santa Ana’s Usual Suspects seek a court order to mandate a new vote on OBP tower
Posted on August 9, 2010 | 3 CommentsDebbie McEwen and the Usual Suspects are taking the City of Santa Ana to court again Santa Ana’s Usual Suspects are seeking a court order to block the city from […] -
![Mike Harrah’s victory was a victory for Santa Ana’s working families Mike Harrah sat quietly with his friend Gil Marrero as the Santa Ana City Council began their One Broadway […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Mike-Harrah-Wins-155x155.jpg "Santa Ana City Council approves most of the amendments to the OBP developer agreement")
Santa Ana City Council approves most of the amendments to the OBP developer agreement
Posted on July 20, 2010 | 16 CommentsMike Harrah’s victory was a victory for Santa Ana’s working families Mike Harrah sat quietly with his friend Gil Marrero as the Santa Ana City Council began their One Broadway […]
I've been a writer/editor here for 15 years, Judge, and that may be the most useful comment I've ever seen…