Griselda’s self-loathing as a Latina is truly sad. I’ve never met anyone who wants so bad to be white than…
Now bloom’s article @ Irvine watchdog re the oak creek proposal is confusing. He talks about 1000-2000 affordable housing units…
Christine Shea chimes in on the oak creek housing exploratory housing agreement with TIC. https://irvinewatchdog.org/city-hall/opinion-why-irvine-voters-must-decide-oak-creeks-future/ And, TIC owns 75% of…
Wow that’s alot of shots
ouch ....
Speaking of insults. My nickname for Mayot Joe keeping Newport Newport is Peckerhead. As in Woody. Still waiting for a…
I do favor rent control, but some people whose intelligence I respect don't, so I can't automatically say that that's…
That would have a critical impact on my opinion on this issue. But given the breakdown of the vote, and…
If I recall correctly. Irvine co is offering 17 units immediately with a total of 245 including the implementation of…
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![Many years ago members of an electronics association where I served on the Board engaged in the practice of worldwide industry “benchmarking.” Our objective was to look at various industries […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/aliso-viejo.bmp "Benchmarking City Manager wages between cities is a flawed concept")
Benchmarking City Manager wages between cities is a flawed concept
Posted on July 16, 2010 | 13 CommentsMany years ago members of an electronics association where I served on the Board engaged in the practice of worldwide industry “benchmarking.” Our objective was to look at various industries […] -
![How many of us remember SB 400 introduced in the California Legislature by Senator Ortiz? That 1999 Bill, providing 3%@50 pension benefits for public safety unions, was Chaptered by the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Pension-Spike.jpg "Did you know that Lou Correa was principal co-author of 3%@ 50 pension?")
Did you know that Lou Correa was principal co-author of 3%@ 50 pension?
Posted on July 10, 2010 | 23 CommentsHow many of us remember SB 400 introduced in the California Legislature by Senator Ortiz? That 1999 Bill, providing 3%@50 pension benefits for public safety unions, was Chaptered by the […] -
![Between June 23rd and June 30th I provided a heads up on five of the ten statewide Ballot Measures that will appear on our Nov 2nd ballots. Perhaps the most […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Stop-AB-32.jpg "10 Ballot Measures qualified for the Nov election")
10 Ballot Measures qualified for the Nov election
Posted on July 2, 2010 | 1 CommentBetween June 23rd and June 30th I provided a heads up on five of the ten statewide Ballot Measures that will appear on our Nov 2nd ballots. Perhaps the most […] -
Nov 2 General Election Ballot Measures part I
Posted on June 23, 2010 | No CommentsIn addition to the traditional General Election races that range from local School Board and City Councils to State and Congressional races, we have several Ballot Measures that have qualified […] -
![How many Juice readers know of someone who has received a citation by a red light camera? In fact, this is such a heavy penalty that there is a Bill […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/camera.jpg "Red light camera and other traffic fines")
Red light camera and other traffic fines
Posted on May 29, 2010 | 8 CommentsHow many Juice readers know of someone who has received a citation by a red light camera? In fact, this is such a heavy penalty that there is a Bill […] -
![“Senate Democrats today plan to roll out a $4.9 billion package of tax hikes on cars, alcohol, income and corporate profits,” according to the Sacramento Bee. According to a budget […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Taxes.jpg "California Senate Democrats plan to increase taxes by $4.9 billion")
California Senate Democrats plan to increase taxes by $4.9 billion
Posted on May 24, 2010 | 2 Comments“Senate Democrats today plan to roll out a $4.9 billion package of tax hikes on cars, alcohol, income and corporate profits,” according to the Sacramento Bee. According to a budget […] -
![Melissa has a fine, typically on-target blog post out today blasting Arnold’s & Republicans’ dishonest and inhumane attacks on seniors’ in-home health care. You may have already glanced at my […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/fox1.bmp "Melissa blasts Arnold’s vicious attack on Seniors.")
Melissa blasts Arnold’s vicious attack on Seniors.
Posted on May 11, 2010 | 7 CommentsMelissa has a fine, typically on-target blog post out today blasting Arnold’s & Republicans’ dishonest and inhumane attacks on seniors’ in-home health care. You may have already glanced at my […] -
![The following is courtesy of the League of Cities. Monday May 10th was the deadline for the 350 plus cities across our state with redevelopment agencies to send a check […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/oh-no.jpg "League of Cities tips on how to cry about redevelopment raid")
League of Cities tips on how to cry about redevelopment raid
Posted on May 11, 2010 | No CommentsThe following is courtesy of the League of Cities. Monday May 10th was the deadline for the 350 plus cities across our state with redevelopment agencies to send a check […] -
![I defy anyone to read this Redfaced County post on Huntington Beach’s budget & charter problems, and not come away with the impression that $55 million out of the 15% […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Chip-Hanlon.jpg "Chip Hanlon’s Surf City Lies")
Chip Hanlon’s Surf City Lies
Posted on May 8, 2010 | 2 CommentsI defy anyone to read this Redfaced County post on Huntington Beach’s budget & charter problems, and not come away with the impression that $55 million out of the 15% […] -
![I use the preferred anti-immigrant term “amnesty” mainly in the spirit of defiance, but what I’m referring to is the commonsense moderate proposal, embraced by Reagan, attempted a few years […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/mexican-party-theme.jpg "America needs ‘Amnesty’ NOW!")
America needs ‘Amnesty’ NOW!
Posted on April 19, 2010 | 36 CommentsI use the preferred anti-immigrant term “amnesty” mainly in the spirit of defiance, but what I’m referring to is the commonsense moderate proposal, embraced by Reagan, attempted a few years […] -
![Who said that our state legislature cannot work together to get things done? They just tackled a major problem in approving Concurrent Resolution 112. What is it you might ask? […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Major breakthrough. Assembly Concurrent Resolution 112")
Major breakthrough. Assembly Concurrent Resolution 112
Posted on February 26, 2010 | 4 CommentsWho said that our state legislature cannot work together to get things done? They just tackled a major problem in approving Concurrent Resolution 112. What is it you might ask? […] -
![Breaking News: Just in from the Sacramento Bee’s Dan Smith, “Here are some of the biggest cuts the governor is proposing… Welfare: Eliminate CalWORKS welfare to work program. – […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Arnold-Schwarzenegger-slashes-the-budger.jpg "Breaking News: Governor Schwarzenegger proposed budget cuts")
Breaking News: Governor Schwarzenegger proposed budget cuts
Posted on January 8, 2010 | 52 CommentsBreaking News: Just in from the Sacramento Bee’s Dan Smith, “Here are some of the biggest cuts the governor is proposing… Welfare: Eliminate CalWORKS welfare to work program. – […] -
![Tonight I attended a 90 minute “Steve Poizner for governor Roundtable With Orange County Elected Officials.” This meet and greet event was held at the Orange County Association of Realtors […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Steve-Poizner-and-Pat-Bates.jpg "Roundtable meeting with Steve Poizner, Republican candidate for governor")
Roundtable meeting with Steve Poizner, Republican candidate for governor
Posted on January 7, 2010 | 2 CommentsTonight I attended a 90 minute “Steve Poizner for governor Roundtable With Orange County Elected Officials.” This meet and greet event was held at the Orange County Association of Realtors […] -
![Recognizing that “public safety” is the top priority for any government agency appointed OCSD Sheriff-Coroner Sandra Hutchens is about to face another challenge. This time its not a debate over […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hutchens-deputy.jpg "Which two assistant sheriffs will OCSD Sheriff-Coroner Sandra Hutchens cut?")
Which two assistant sheriffs will OCSD Sheriff-Coroner Sandra Hutchens cut?
Posted on August 3, 2009 | 16 CommentsRecognizing that “public safety” is the top priority for any government agency appointed OCSD Sheriff-Coroner Sandra Hutchens is about to face another challenge. This time its not a debate over […]
FINALLY Chuck Johnson is banned from the Liberal OC. Took me just two of his comments to ban the chud,…