They passed it without knowing how much it will cost. 4-3 vote. Carroll, Mai and Agran voted no. The only…
Wait, it PASSED? Agran joined the other Dems? And it didn't need a vote of the people? I see this:…
Ironic that the council members who passed rcv this week in Irvine refused to let the voters decide if they…
It’s real simple Joshy. The new oak creek proposal if not placed to a vote of the people violates state…
The Republican Party doesn't even pretend to be conservative anymore. The "leaders" have completely capitulated the their worst voters. It's…
This article about this poll will make you feel better about the OC, although the headline is deceptive (and I…
I like Vanity Fair, I even subscribed to them in the 80’s, but they put out a really irritating little…
Why are you throttling my response with the case law cite, Vern???
Kev is pretty butt hurt over being sacked as Larry’s sustainability commissioner.
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Special Pluto Open Thread (Because You Know You Want It): It’s My Happy Heart You Hear
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Homeless advocate Roussan Joshua Collins calls for Disney Boycott.
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Watch Poseidon Joke over proposed Property Tax Increase to finance their “privately funded” Desal project.
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The City of Newport Beach warns of impending Gay-Marriage-caused Apocalypse.
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Why should YOU have to pay for Police’s self-serving PR?
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Deborah Pauly’s Assembly run: First Impressions and Interview.
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Tonight’s Disney Power Grab: Why the Rush? Because That’s Just How Sucker Punches Work!
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