You might be surprised what sort of low-lives would crave a quarter mil job with no professional qualifications and no…
That would just spark even more corruption and only allow independently wealthy people to run and win.
SB 249? It got killed via suspense file in assembly appropriations. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB249
Without commenting on your specific stats, I would say that is an excellent question. Maybe you should be a Supervisor.…
Criticizing past elected trustees of the Orange County Board of Supervisors reflects not only their leadership weaknesses but also flaws…
Can someone explain why there are 1 county worker for every 160+ citizens that doesn’t include state, federal, cities plus…
Given how significant this would be in addressing MAGA misbehavior, one would think that Newsom should sign it. What's the…
I'm leaning toward the concept of making the Board, de facto part time by cutting Supervisor's salaries by two-thirds and…
By the way, on the County Board of Education - they have almost no authority over anything and have been…
tony rackauckas Archive
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If Susan Kang Schroeder Plans to be DA by 2017, I Want to Run Against Her Now!
Posted on February 27, 2014 | 9 CommentsMy nominal opponent in this year’s race for Orange County District Attorney (now fortified with Public Administrator) is incumbent Tony Rackauckas. Many people, though, apparently think that he doesn’t plan to be […] -
I Can’t Stand That No One’s Running Against Tony Rackauckas — So I’ll Do It
Posted on February 26, 2014 | 38 Comments[I just made an announcement on Facebook, so while I’d planned to spend a few hours today polishing my campaign announcement, I’ll just go ahead and reproduce that statement here. […] -
OCDA: When I Read This Sentence Just Now, a Chill Went Down My Spine
Posted on February 18, 2014 | 23 CommentsFrom an OC Political post today on the OCGOP early endorsements: There were unanimous endorsements for Shari Freidenrich and Tony Rackaukas. I don’t believe that Shari is challenged and given […] -
The Kelly Thomas Verdict: “Sign Your Anger on the Dotted Line”
Posted on January 13, 2014 | 9 Comments. “Sign Your Anger on the Dotted Line.” So says one of those gathered tonight, bewildered and outraged at the news that officers on trial in the death of Kelly […] -
Fullerton Fails to Block DA’s Access to Police Records in Murder Trial
Posted on January 4, 2014 | 5 CommentsFullerton Rag Late last month Orange County’s District Attorney filed a motion to review the personnel records of ex-Fullerton Police Officers Manual Ramos and Jay Cicinelli, currently on trial in […] -
T-Rack’s $4 Million gang injunction faceplant drives enraged Orange Cops to punish neighborhood for their own defeat, as Chapman swoops in!
Posted on December 2, 2013 | 47 Comments. [The Tony Rackauckas Faceplant photoshop, conceived by Vern and executed by Greg. How many more times will we have to use this painful image, and how many more millions […] -
Thankful for a Cornucopia of Victories This Year!
Posted on November 28, 2013 | 15 CommentsThis Thanksgiving, The Orange Juice Blog is grateful for several victories great and small the people of Orange County have been fighting for, with this blog at the forefront (in […] -
Are There NO Politically Ambitious Leading Democratic Prosecuting Attorneys in Orange County?
Posted on November 26, 2013 | 37 CommentsThat question is rhetorical: of course there are politically ambitious leading Democratic attorneys in Orange County. But that question gives rise to a second one: why aren’t any of them apparently thinking […] -
“It’ll be a fun trial!” gloats prosecutor, as T-Rack springs 18-year old murder charge on rape victim.
Posted on November 20, 2013 | 110 Comments.. . . Tomorrow morning, if diminutive, 39-year old World Health Organization consultant, psychologist, rape victim and mother Dr. Norma Patricia Esparza doesn’t plead guilty to an (unspecified lesser) […] -
Fairgrounds Sale Struggle ends with whimper and adoption of new policies.
Posted on March 3, 2013 | 7 Comments. “ENOUGH ALREADY! This Fair Sale Review Committee has done great work, but we can’t go any farther without subpoena power which we don’t have. I move that we pack […] -
Tet Parade Post-mortem: What next, and grading the Politicians’ Performances.
Posted on February 26, 2013 | 42 Comments. As promised, I’ve got a lot to say in retrospect about the Tet Parade of two weeks ago which jumped the shark by excluding gays, and how the various […] -
Calls for Investigations: The Bait of Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait
Posted on July 29, 2012 | 7 CommentsAfter a couple days of relative calm in the city of Anaheim since social unrest erupted on Tuesday, the arrival of this weekend promises another round of protests. Anaheim Mayor […]
If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…