I feel doubly blessed. I got to watch a really good video about an event I was following from abroad…
Thanks, John. I've thought of Larry Dick as one of the good ones, but I haven't kept up on this…
Sorry to be late to the game, Sam, but I've been gallivanting about and then only today fixed my computer.…
Most of those people we're stuck with anyway for better or worse. Jessica has a passionate and charismatic opponent named…
Back in the USSA, and it finally let me sign in! Who are Republicans supporting for Insurance Commissioner? Probably Allen,…
Did you bump your head Mark? A trifecta of wrong!
You can crash the Democrats of Greater Irvine’s fundraising bbq this Sunday in Irvine at Bill Barber Park from 1:00…
[…] Romero – who didn’t respond to our requests for comment and explanation despite her written promise to do so…
There has been some turnover at the OC Human Relations Commission. There are currently two vacancies - I believe Wagner…
denis bilodeau Archive
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Orange Earthquake: Arianna Barrios takes on Mayor Dan Slater. And how did this happen?
Posted on August 2, 2026 | 9 CommentsYeah. Orange does deserve a Mayor that'll fight for it. -
Self-Styled ‘Hero’ Shifty Mike Schaefer says he’d keep Katie’s seat warm
Posted on June 5, 2023 | 16 CommentsWe drip with bitter sarcasm... -
$1 Billion Subsidized Desal Plant pushed by Water Board that ignores Cheaper Alternatives.
Posted on March 1, 2018 | 1 CommentWhile Sheldon napped, the Board declined to study any cheaper, better alternatives. -
OCWD blocks study of alternatives to Poseidon, misleading State Lands Commission.
Posted on February 19, 2018 | 4 CommentsYes, that's Denis Bilodeau who should know better, pretending the water board has looked at alternatives to the billion dollar boondoggle. -
![. . . [Ed. Note: This post has been redesignated as your Weekend Open Thread. Talk about this, or anything else you’d like, within broad bounds of decorum and discretion.] […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Bilodeau-displeased-115x115.jpg "Weekend Open Thread: Habitually Tardy Bilodeau Feels “Unsafe” at Public Water Board Meetings")
Weekend Open Thread: Habitually Tardy Bilodeau Feels “Unsafe” at Public Water Board Meetings
Posted on March 7, 2015 | 2 Comments. . . [Ed. Note: This post has been redesignated as your Weekend Open Thread. Talk about this, or anything else you’d like, within broad bounds of decorum and discretion.] […] -
![. . . Vern: We (Surf City Voice and the Orange Juice Blog) have been critical of many members of the Orange County Water District for several reasons: their […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dewane-sheldon-115x115.png "Expense Reports for the OC Water District Incumbents! Are they worth this kind of money?")
Expense Reports for the OC Water District Incumbents! Are they worth this kind of money?
Posted on October 31, 2014 | 2 Comments. . . Vern: We (Surf City Voice and the Orange Juice Blog) have been critical of many members of the Orange County Water District for several reasons: their […] -
![. . . by Debbie Cook, July 22, 2014; cross-posted from Surf City Voice. About a dozen members of the public attended the July 16 meeting of the Orange County […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hiding-face-115x115.jpg "Why do some OC Water District Directors LOATHE being WATCHED?")
Why do some OC Water District Directors LOATHE being WATCHED?
Posted on July 23, 2014 | 29 Comments. . . by Debbie Cook, July 22, 2014; cross-posted from Surf City Voice. About a dozen members of the public attended the July 16 meeting of the Orange County […] -
![By John Earl from Surf City Voice, May 29, 2014 “No comment!” That’s all that Director Stephen Sheldon will say about his participation in a recent Orange County Water District […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sheldon-flory-115x115.png "OCWD’s Stephen Sheldon clams up on Poseidon vote, Flory shakes things up.")
OCWD’s Stephen Sheldon clams up on Poseidon vote, Flory shakes things up.
Posted on June 1, 2014 | 4 CommentsBy John Earl from Surf City Voice, May 29, 2014 “No comment!” That’s all that Director Stephen Sheldon will say about his participation in a recent Orange County Water District […] -
![SHORT VERSION Vern here. Greg obviously put a lot of thought and research into this guide, and on the races I’m familiar with I MOSTLY agree with him. And in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/votebox-115x115.jpg "The Orange Juice June 2014 Primary Voter’s Guide!")
The Orange Juice June 2014 Primary Voter’s Guide!
Posted on May 19, 2014 | 80 CommentsSHORT VERSION Vern here. Greg obviously put a lot of thought and research into this guide, and on the races I’m familiar with I MOSTLY agree with him. And in […] -
![Do professional individuals who temporarily leave their jobs in order to faithfully serve our nation overseas deserve to re-assume their positions once their tours of duty are over? I assume […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/merino-veterans-115x115.png "Respecting OC’s Veterans: Michael Merino, the Orange Planning Commission, and the Great Park.")
Respecting OC’s Veterans: Michael Merino, the Orange Planning Commission, and the Great Park.
Posted on December 11, 2013 | 12 CommentsDo professional individuals who temporarily leave their jobs in order to faithfully serve our nation overseas deserve to re-assume their positions once their tours of duty are over? I assume […] -
![As I stood about waiting for Wednesday’s marathon Coastal Commission hearing to begin, and beheld our nemesis, Poseidon VP Scott Maloni, stomping about scowling, I resolved to shake his hand. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/poseidon-entrained-1-115x115.jpg "Poseidon runs headlong into “Infiltration Gallery.”")
Poseidon runs headlong into “Infiltration Gallery.”
Posted on November 18, 2013 | 36 CommentsAs I stood about waiting for Wednesday’s marathon Coastal Commission hearing to begin, and beheld our nemesis, Poseidon VP Scott Maloni, stomping about scowling, I resolved to shake his hand. […] -
![. . . Found in today’s bulging Orange Juice Inbox (our emphases) : Hi Vern, Sometimes one side goes too far in a political fight. In the City of Orange, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bilodeau-and-jerbal-115x115.jpg "“Dirty Politics Crosses the Line.” The latest on the Orange Land Grab, from Orange-Needs-Parks.org")
“Dirty Politics Crosses the Line.” The latest on the Orange Land Grab, from Orange-Needs-Parks.org
Posted on August 5, 2011 | 16 Comments. . . Found in today’s bulging Orange Juice Inbox (our emphases) : Hi Vern, Sometimes one side goes too far in a political fight. In the City of Orange, […] -
Land-Grab fallout: Orange Republicans Mutiny against their Corrupt Party. (And Jerbal pops his head up!)
Posted on July 12, 2011 | 37 CommentsOrange Land-Grab enablers: Bought-off councilman Denis Bilodeau, and Matt Cunningham, tireless tool of the very wealthy if they pay him enough. As Mayor Quimby outlined last night, things are really […] -
![. As you may remember, last we left our heroine Costa Mesa Councilwoman Wendy Leece, she was still undecided on how she would vote Tuesday night – whether to accept […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/atlas-pac-155x155.jpg "Wendy Leece defies OC GOP Stalinism. Also, Atlas PAC? Hypocritical douchebags. Oh, the layers of irony.")
Wendy Leece defies OC GOP Stalinism. Also, Atlas PAC? Hypocritical douchebags. Oh, the layers of irony.
Posted on October 31, 2010 | 21 Comments. As you may remember, last we left our heroine Costa Mesa Councilwoman Wendy Leece, she was still undecided on how she would vote Tuesday night – whether to accept […]
Looking back on this, I can't believe that I didn't do more that touch upon finishing the thought that Becerra…