A formal state audit will now examine waste, fraud, and abuse at the OCBE. I intend to discuss what this…
Content being a Pink Toad? I guess it depends on an amphibian's level of sef-awareness. The lower, the happier. In…
If we're talking about Dan C, he has never seemed "happy."
Yes, I know that's the impulse but you gotta know what the Guatemalan hill folk know: you get poisoned and…
If it touches me first, all bets are off.
You're absolutely right that California should adopt it statewide -- and should already have done so. And you're absolutely right…
If I were Fiona ma or Rob Bonta I’d be scared.
RCV should be adopted statewide so cities and counties don’t have to do it piecemeal. It saves money, discourages negative…
My advice to Mr. Moore, who seems like an eminently reasonable man is the same as I always give Vern.…
Ashleigh Aitken Archive
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Anaheim writes letters, Council stirs in its sleep (Stadium, Ament, Tenants Rights)
Posted on February 27, 2026 | 6 CommentsLittle stories from OC's biggest town. -
Gate Tax Fever Breaks; & Jeff Flint attempts a comeback.
Posted on November 7, 2025 | 5 CommentsThe final word on this last failed attempt at an Anaheim Gate Tax. You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll hurl! -
Anaheim Gate Tax: Let the People Vote!
Posted on October 28, 2025 | 18 CommentsExempt Anaheim residents, lower the attendance threshold to 10k, and PASS THIS MOTHER. -
Transparency Backslide in Anaheim: 1. The Public Calendars
Posted on January 18, 2025 | 5 CommentsNo, it ain't raining. -
Deer Canyon Development: the Many Hazards. SURPRISE UPDATE – Council DENIES!
Posted on October 28, 2024 | 17 CommentsIncluding the PRECEDENT of a well-connected developer being able to run roughshod over public safety. -
Anaheim Rent Control: Council must pass AB 1482 as a City Ordinance so it can be ENFORCED!
Posted on August 11, 2024 | 2 CommentsNOW. Before we lose even more residents. -
Angels Score a Victory! Against the City of Anaheim.
Posted on July 24, 2024 | 16 CommentsWell, you do come here to get the straight dope, don't you? -
Anaheim, the “4th-Worst City in Nation for Renters,” needs Santa Ana-style Rent Control!
Posted on July 21, 2024 | 9 CommentsAnnouncing a new populist movement in the City of Kindness and Corruption. -
Disney Still Calls all the Shots in Anaheim.
Posted on May 23, 2024 | 9 CommentsThe wrap-up on the Disneyland Forward vote. Will we ever have a Council that represents the people of Anaheim? -
The Amazing Howard Knohl, 1937-2023
Posted on January 12, 2024 | 10 CommentsThe fascinating life story of the man who tried to get us an Anaheim Performing Arts Center! -
The Faessel-Ashleigh Showdown
Posted on September 3, 2023 | 41 CommentsDime con quien anda... -
Ashleigh’s “Low-Hanging Fruit” too much for Council. WHAT NEXT?
Posted on August 22, 2023 | 23 CommentsAnother one that's spicier than its title! -
Anaheim Hoteliers: JUMP! Anaheim Council: HOW HIGH?
Posted on June 27, 2023 | 17 CommentsWhatever papa wants... -
Pride and Shame: Ashleigh invites The Sisters while Chaffee Bans Pride Flag
Posted on June 9, 2023 | 27 CommentsWhat a contrast. Let's see some MORE courage from Ashleigh!
So you're gonna write a piece about this audit? Good, folks have been asking us to cover that on this…