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.…
CRA/LA Archive
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![. . . Back on February 16th Timothy J. Leiweke, President and CEO of AEG sent a proposal to the Chief Legislative Analyst and Chief Administrative Officer at the city […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/AEG-LA-115x115.jpg "AEG’s proposed $1.4 billion LA NFL stadium & Convention Center expansion")
AEG’s proposed $1.4 billion LA NFL stadium & Convention Center expansion
Posted on June 26, 2011 | 2 Comments. . . Back on February 16th Timothy J. Leiweke, President and CEO of AEG sent a proposal to the Chief Legislative Analyst and Chief Administrative Officer at the city […] -
![. . . . . While we continue to lobby Republicans to eradicate redevelopment agencies in our state, CRA/LA has supported AB1250, a new Bill sponsored by Assembly Member Luis […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/MORR1.jpg "Flaws in AB1250 Assemblyman Luis Alejo’s AB1250 redevelopment reform")
Flaws in AB1250 Assemblyman Luis Alejo’s AB1250 redevelopment reform
Posted on June 3, 2011 | 4 Comments. . . . . While we continue to lobby Republicans to eradicate redevelopment agencies in our state, CRA/LA has supported AB1250, a new Bill sponsored by Assembly Member Luis […] -
![. . . I fully support Governor Brown’s plan to shut down the recent flurry of redevelopment project activity. He should begin with CRA/LA in the city of Los Angeles […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/jerry-brown-11-155x155.jpg "Gov. Brown Bill to kill any last minute redevelopment projects")
Gov. Brown Bill to kill any last minute redevelopment projects
Posted on February 25, 2011 | 13 Comments. . . I fully support Governor Brown’s plan to shut down the recent flurry of redevelopment project activity. He should begin with CRA/LA in the city of Los Angeles […] -
![The following letter was sent to members of the state assembly in support of governor Brown’s proposal to terminate California’s redevelopment agencies. Author Bob Blue is the owner of Bernard […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/rug-155x155.jpg "Plea to legislature re Feb 7th redevelopment hearing")
Plea to legislature re Feb 7th redevelopment hearing
Posted on February 7, 2011 | No CommentsThe following letter was sent to members of the state assembly in support of governor Brown’s proposal to terminate California’s redevelopment agencies. Author Bob Blue is the owner of Bernard […] -
![I need to place a call to former Attorney General Jerry Brown. Now that he is our governor, and publicly suggested elimination of our 400 plus redevelopment agencies, we may […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/abuse-of-power.jpg "“Beat the clock” as redevelopment agencies race to max out credit cards")
“Beat the clock” as redevelopment agencies race to max out credit cards
Posted on January 16, 2011 | 2 CommentsI need to place a call to former Attorney General Jerry Brown. Now that he is our governor, and publicly suggested elimination of our 400 plus redevelopment agencies, we may […] -
![On a few occasions I am able to find a positive act by our governor. Today represents one of his positive decisions. Governor Schwarzenegger just vetoed Assembly Bill 2531. In […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/CRALA.bmp "Gov Schwarzenegger veto’s AB 2531 non-blighted redevelopment activities")
Gov Schwarzenegger veto’s AB 2531 non-blighted redevelopment activities
Posted on October 1, 2010 | 5 CommentsOn a few occasions I am able to find a positive act by our governor. Today represents one of his positive decisions. Governor Schwarzenegger just vetoed Assembly Bill 2531. In […] -
![I have been under the impression that “stimulus money” was being provided for the sole purpose of job creation. As I drove to a dinner meeting last night I heard a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Was stimulus money awarded for a completed Hollywood project?")
Was stimulus money awarded for a completed Hollywood project?
Posted on November 20, 2009 | 4 CommentsI have been under the impression that “stimulus money” was being provided for the sole purpose of job creation. As I drove to a dinner meeting last night I heard a […] -
![Over the past few weeks I have watched blog reports about OC Supervisor Chris Norby and Linda Ackerman and have remained silent. That is about to end. I could wrap us […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Chris-Norby-fighting-eminent-domain.jpg "Who is this 72nd AD candidate Chris Norby anyway?")
Who is this 72nd AD candidate Chris Norby anyway?
Posted on October 27, 2009 | 5 CommentsOver the past few weeks I have watched blog reports about OC Supervisor Chris Norby and Linda Ackerman and have remained silent. That is about to end. I could wrap us […]
So you're gonna write a piece about this audit? Good, folks have been asking us to cover that on this…