Irvine Republicans Mike Carroll and Anthony Kuo and socialist Democrat Larry Agran voted in favor of awarding almost 10% of…
An update on this story. Tom Craik died suddenly on December 8, two years to the day after the PYLUSD…
1. Nobody ever said he never did anything wrong in his life, maybe he did, maybe he didn’t. It’s the…
Ok Albert Jr. was not on probation at the time but I confirm that he had just been charged on…
Have you recovered from being Tan and Bombed on Christmas, you alcoholic
A Orange Juice Christmas Classic - the true story - accept no substitute! https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2009/12/the-true-story-of-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/ Also our favorite carol:
I remember Larry McNeely - one of our conservative HB allies in the successful 20-year fight against Poseidon! He seemed…
McNeely’s opinion re similarities between Irvine and HB with which I agree. https://www.facebook.com/groups/HB4UbyHBCF/posts/5374401489324441/
Here is Deidre Harris - head of NAACPOC - apparently held under the auspices of the CORCDC while it was…
sacramento Archive
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Scott Lay of ‘Inside the Capitol’ Dead at 48
Posted on September 20, 2021 | 6 CommentsTragic loss of an invaluable voice in California politics. -
![. . . 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 […] -
![. . . We’re remiss, man. It’s been a long time since we’ve written about any of the good bills going through the California legislature; as the body reaches its July break […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bill-from-schoolhouse-rock-115x115.jpg "Bills we’re rooting for in Sacramento… and Bills that Died!")
Bills we’re rooting for in Sacramento… and Bills that Died!
Posted on July 10, 2016 | 7 Comments. . . We’re remiss, man. It’s been a long time since we’ve written about any of the good bills going through the California legislature; as the body reaches its July break […] -
![As measures to reform marijuana policy make great strides across the rest of the nation, California continues to lag behind in establishing a statewide system of regulation that protects safe […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/weed-wars-2-115x115.png "California Weed Wars: the Legal Lay of the Land.")
California Weed Wars: the Legal Lay of the Land.
Posted on June 10, 2014 | 34 CommentsAs measures to reform marijuana policy make great strides across the rest of the nation, California continues to lag behind in establishing a statewide system of regulation that protects safe […] -
![Many Californians continue to struggle through the incredibly-slow economic recovery… wages in many areas are stagnant, employment opportunities are difficult to find and November tax hikes and Obamacare stand as […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/scrooge-mcduck-thanks-for-money-115x115.jpg "California’s Lawmakers thank YOU, the Taxpayer!")
California’s Lawmakers thank YOU, the Taxpayer!
Posted on December 5, 2013 | 1 CommentMany Californians continue to struggle through the incredibly-slow economic recovery… wages in many areas are stagnant, employment opportunities are difficult to find and November tax hikes and Obamacare stand as […] -
![Back in the late 70’s, under then-Governor Jerry Brown, the State of California ran a healthy budget surplus. So healthy in fact that Howard Jarvis, in launching the Proposition 13 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jerry-cropped-115x115.jpg "Does Jerry Brown have it right this time?")
Does Jerry Brown have it right this time?
Posted on November 25, 2013 | 6 CommentsBack in the late 70’s, under then-Governor Jerry Brown, the State of California ran a healthy budget surplus. So healthy in fact that Howard Jarvis, in launching the Proposition 13 […] -
![Late Wednesday and Thursday the press this week reported that the Superior Court ruled against Orange County, in the trial in which the State of California claimed that our Supervisors […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Damage-Control-original-names-rasterized-115x115.jpg "Damage Control in Orange County Government")
Damage Control in Orange County Government
Posted on May 10, 2013 | 12 CommentsLate Wednesday and Thursday the press this week reported that the Superior Court ruled against Orange County, in the trial in which the State of California claimed that our Supervisors […] -
![. Good news this week for Californians who care about clean fair elections and transparency: SB 52, the California DISCLOSE Act, authored by Mark Leno and Jerry Hill and pushed […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/lou-kids-transparent-window-115x115.jpg "DISCLOSE Act sails through Lou Correa’s Elections Committee with his support! Yay Lou.")
DISCLOSE Act sails through Lou Correa’s Elections Committee with his support! Yay Lou.
Posted on May 4, 2013 | 25 Comments. Good news this week for Californians who care about clean fair elections and transparency: SB 52, the California DISCLOSE Act, authored by Mark Leno and Jerry Hill and pushed […] -
![. If termed out Orange County Supervisor runs for Governor against Jerry Brown, as OC Political quotes him as considering (and read the interesting HuffPo article that they reprint in full […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Hulk-Smash-Moorlach-115x115.jpg "If Moorlach Runs for Governor, I’ll Try to Smash Him — but I’ll Respect Him!")
If Moorlach Runs for Governor, I’ll Try to Smash Him — but I’ll Respect Him!
Posted on March 10, 2013 | 15 Comments. If termed out Orange County Supervisor runs for Governor against Jerry Brown, as OC Political quotes him as considering (and read the interesting HuffPo article that they reprint in full […] -
![You may think that it’s tough being a liberal Democratic party activist and blogger in Orange County, what with having to put up with our electeds doing the likes of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Michelle-Rhee-landscape1-115x115.jpg "Rhee-JECTED by the Voters!!!")
Rhee-JECTED by the Voters!!!
Posted on March 8, 2013 | 22 CommentsYou may think that it’s tough being a liberal Democratic party activist and blogger in Orange County, what with having to put up with our electeds doing the likes of […] -
![. Students for Quality Education (SQE) hunger strikers and their supporters met Friday with Chancellor Charles B. Reed, General Counsel Christine Helwick and Systemwide Police Chief Nate Johnson in Long […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/reed_aortiz_web-300x226-115x115.jpg "CSU Chancellor Reed rejects hunger strikers demands")
CSU Chancellor Reed rejects hunger strikers demands
Posted on May 7, 2012 | 4 Comments. Students for Quality Education (SQE) hunger strikers and their supporters met Friday with Chancellor Charles B. Reed, General Counsel Christine Helwick and Systemwide Police Chief Nate Johnson in Long […] -
![Who runs Sacramento? There’s a good argument to be made that, despite Democratic control of the Governor’s seat and both houses of legislature, it’s the California Chamber of Commerce that […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/backstabber-backstabber-115x115.jpg "CA Chamber of Commerce Struts Its Status as “Job Killer” Killer")
CA Chamber of Commerce Struts Its Status as “Job Killer” Killer
Posted on April 21, 2012 | 8 CommentsWho runs Sacramento? There’s a good argument to be made that, despite Democratic control of the Governor’s seat and both houses of legislature, it’s the California Chamber of Commerce that […] -
![. . . A correspondent self-named Sacramento Sam sent in a long and well-spoken comment this afternoon in reply to the story I wrote last week taking on Elizabeth Sholes […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Yelling-into-the-phone-115x115.jpg "Sacramento Sam Speaks on Sholes, Single-Payer, and Screamers")
Sacramento Sam Speaks on Sholes, Single-Payer, and Screamers
Posted on February 16, 2012 | 2 Comments. . . A correspondent self-named Sacramento Sam sent in a long and well-spoken comment this afternoon in reply to the story I wrote last week taking on Elizabeth Sholes […] -
![. . . 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- […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ca-rda-115x115.jpg "California Supreme Court ruling abolishes Redevelopment Agencies!")
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- […]
Whether he previously did bad things or not is irrelevant since the cops probably didn't know who he was. Even…