For AD 68, Lopez is now within 800 votes of the second-place Republican -- we may be in for five…
The slow count and late progressive turnout are still causing friends of mine to hold out hope, even for AD…
Although I've been saying that Connor, Fred, or even Tim (maybe) are better than Doug Chaffee. OK take it back,…
I hope and pray that the most important job of the California governor over the next four years is to…
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![. . . Following a surreal CRA convention in which factions squared off with petty moves that included holding proper delegates out of the convention until their credentials were “vetted,” […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cra-115x115.jpg "CRA Election Manipulation Suit Moves to Arbitration")
CRA Election Manipulation Suit Moves to Arbitration
Posted on June 20, 2011 | 17 Comments. . . Following a surreal CRA convention in which factions squared off with petty moves that included holding proper delegates out of the convention until their credentials were “vetted,” […] -
![. . . The raging fires in Arizona, besides consuming thousands of acres of forest and countryside, are also fanning the flames of debate about immigration. The Huffington Post, AOL […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/mccain-bedoya-115x115.jpg "McCain Says Immigrants Caused Arizona Fires")
McCain Says Immigrants Caused Arizona Fires
Posted on June 20, 2011 | 13 Comments. . . The raging fires in Arizona, besides consuming thousands of acres of forest and countryside, are also fanning the flames of debate about immigration. The Huffington Post, AOL […] -
![. . . Assemblyman Don “Spanky” Wagner, R-Irvine, at left. The unfortunate nickname, which I did not invent, refers to his unflagging advocacy for corporal punishment at home and in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Spanky-Furutami-fight.bmp "This week’s great OC videos: Spanky vs. the Sopranos, and Laguna Woods Stoners! (UPDATED with great NORBY vid)")
This week’s great OC videos: Spanky vs. the Sopranos, and Laguna Woods Stoners! (UPDATED with great NORBY vid)
Posted on June 19, 2011 | 16 Comments. . . Assemblyman Don “Spanky” Wagner, R-Irvine, at left. The unfortunate nickname, which I did not invent, refers to his unflagging advocacy for corporal punishment at home and in […] -
![By The Desert Rat A little while ago a friend of mine passed along a copy of an unpublished essay penned by now deceased J. H. Habermeyer, a professor of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Carc1-115x115.jpg "The Seven Walls of Local Government; Wall #1: Public Indifference")
The Seven Walls of Local Government; Wall #1: Public Indifference
Posted on June 19, 2011 | 12 CommentsBy The Desert Rat A little while ago a friend of mine passed along a copy of an unpublished essay penned by now deceased J. H. Habermeyer, a professor of […] -
![. . . . . El Centro Cultural de Mexico, a long standing non-profit in the city of Santa Ana, faces eviction by mid-July. The award-winning organization has been housed […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/elcentro-115x115.jpg "Santa Ana’s Mexican Cultural Center Faces Eviction")
Santa Ana’s Mexican Cultural Center Faces Eviction
Posted on June 18, 2011 | 7 Comments. . . . . El Centro Cultural de Mexico, a long standing non-profit in the city of Santa Ana, faces eviction by mid-July. The award-winning organization has been housed […] -
![. . . We’re sure between a rock and a hard place, as long as our small Republican contingent won’t consider revenues (and our Dems are arguably overly beholden to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/jerry-cropped-115x115.jpg "Governor Brown Vetos Gimmicky State Budget. What next?")
Governor Brown Vetos Gimmicky State Budget. What next?
Posted on June 16, 2011 | 29 Comments. . . We’re sure between a rock and a hard place, as long as our small Republican contingent won’t consider revenues (and our Dems are arguably overly beholden to […] -
![. . . Fresh&Easy touts itself as a neighborhood market with affordable groceries (gasp! how un-American). One of the ways that Fresh&Easy maintains low prices is a non-union work force […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Fresh-and-Easy-115x115.jpg "Unions Launch Attack on Fresh&Easy")
Unions Launch Attack on Fresh&Easy
Posted on June 16, 2011 | 8 Comments. . . Fresh&Easy touts itself as a neighborhood market with affordable groceries (gasp! how un-American). One of the ways that Fresh&Easy maintains low prices is a non-union work force […] -
![. . . The goal of retirement security for workers in the United States is disappearing. The following chart shows that the security of defined benefit plans has diminished greatly over […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/old-man-begging-115x115.jpg "Retirement Security Disappears?")
Retirement Security Disappears?
Posted on June 15, 2011 | 5 Comments. . . The goal of retirement security for workers in the United States is disappearing. The following chart shows that the security of defined benefit plans has diminished greatly over […] -
![If you have any concerns about the increasing cost of your electric bills let me suggest your attending the June 21st CPUC hearing being held in the Ole Hanson Fireside […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Higher-Electricity-Rates.jpg "Hearing: Southern CA Edison requests $3.6 billion rate increase")
Hearing: Southern CA Edison requests $3.6 billion rate increase
Posted on June 15, 2011 | 10 CommentsIf you have any concerns about the increasing cost of your electric bills let me suggest your attending the June 21st CPUC hearing being held in the Ole Hanson Fireside […] -
![. . . Rallying the troops of elderly with cries of “I feel your pain!’ former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi claims to stand for the poor and downtrodden. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nancy-pelosi-3-115x115.jpg "Not “Feeling Your Pain” Nancy Pelosi’s Net Worth Jumps 62% This Year")
Not “Feeling Your Pain” Nancy Pelosi’s Net Worth Jumps 62% This Year
Posted on June 15, 2011 | 22 Comments. . . Rallying the troops of elderly with cries of “I feel your pain!’ former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi claims to stand for the poor and downtrodden. […] -
![The CA. Senate has just passed the Budget Act of 2011 by a vote of 23 AYE and 15 NO. There are 40 members of this House which includes 15 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/big-bucks.bmp "CA Senate passes AB 98. Budget Act of 2011")
CA Senate passes AB 98. Budget Act of 2011
Posted on June 15, 2011 | 12 CommentsThe CA. Senate has just passed the Budget Act of 2011 by a vote of 23 AYE and 15 NO. There are 40 members of this House which includes 15 […] -
![. . . Rejecting public union claims of unconstitutionality, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted 4-3 on Tuesday to uphold a law enacted by the Wisconsin Legislature limiting collective bargaining rights […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/4d6065b3cfb45-image-115x115.jpg "Wisconsin High Court Rejects Union Claims")
Wisconsin High Court Rejects Union Claims
Posted on June 14, 2011 | 29 Comments. . . Rejecting public union claims of unconstitutionality, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted 4-3 on Tuesday to uphold a law enacted by the Wisconsin Legislature limiting collective bargaining rights […] -
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Like “musical chairs with switchblades” – the latest Redistricting Scuttlebutt
Posted on June 14, 2011 | 5 Comments. . . “Like musical chairs, etc.” – people seem fond of that apt Dan Schnur quote from the LA Times, referring to the practical effects of California’s redistricting. It’s […] -
![. . . (Reprinted with permission in its entirety from Eddie’s Corner, the weblog of Eddie Rose, at www.eddierose.org) In a great victory for the people of California, a San […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dana-strand-beach-sunset-115x115.jpg "What Part of PUBLIC Don’t They Understand? Dana Strand Beach is OURS.")
What Part of PUBLIC Don’t They Understand? Dana Strand Beach is OURS.
Posted on June 14, 2011 | 6 Comments. . . (Reprinted with permission in its entirety from Eddie’s Corner, the weblog of Eddie Rose, at www.eddierose.org) In a great victory for the people of California, a San […]
Was Pulido the one who spoke at the Anaheim D*ms Cl*b meeting last year? The one who had ties to…