John Earl reports….
The Essential Voice of OC- Panoringan: How Restaurant Ambiance Influences Dining
- Meet The Santa Ana Muralist Who’s Changing The Way People Look At Graffiti
- San Clemente Considers Private Security to Push Homeless People Off the Beach
- With Drops in Critical Safety Nets Looming, OC Hosts a Resource Fair in Santa Ana
- Lost in Translation: OC Cities Shut Out Non-English Speakers From Online Public Meeting Broadcasts
- Santa Ana Eyes Using a Firehouse for Police Program, Some Residents Want Library
- Surf City Bleeds Executive Staff Under New City Council Leadership
- Trench Foot & Infections: Street Medics Treating Homeless People Brace for Storm Aftermath
- Will a Local OC School District Ban an Iranian Revolution Book?
- Federal Judge Denies Huntington Beach’s Requested Injunction Against State Housing Law
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- ‘There’s nothing left’: Deep South tornadoes kill 26
- Whether it slithers or it snuggles you can find your next pet at this expo in Costa Mesa
- Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks, Sunday, March 26, 2023
- Alexander: Kings keep rolling, and stinginess is a reason
- Santa Ana police seek public’s help in identifying bird theft suspects
- USC safety Zion Branch eager to contribute after knee injury
- Lakers upgrade LeBron James to doubtful for Sunday
- Caltrans brings Clean California message to Irvine
- Galaxy remains winless in scoreless draw at Portland
OC Gallery of MAGA Goofballs and Terrorists!
- Pedroza’s New Santa Ana
- Santa Ana Spring Fest Open House and TeenTime opening set for March 25
- Medi-Cal renewals will impact millions across SoCal and put health coverage at risk
- The OC Sheriff promoted two executives including a new OC Central Jails Commander
- Street takeovers busted by the Tustin and Orange Police Departments
- Turn in your household hazardous waste this Saturday at Saddleback High School
- Learn how to start your own jewelry business on April 22 at the Bowers Museum
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![. THIS JUST IN from good Orange Juice friend and Fullerton troublemaker Stephan Baxter… Art With An Agenda presents: LOVE. SEX. UNITY. RESPECT. An Art Exhibit In Support Of Marriage […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/torres-cropped-115x115.jpg "Art With An Agenda presents: LOVE. SEX. UNITY. RESPECT. Starting this weekend in Fullerton!")
Art With An Agenda presents: LOVE. SEX. UNITY. RESPECT. Starting this weekend in Fullerton!
Posted on May 4, 2013 | 3 Comments. THIS JUST IN from good Orange Juice friend and Fullerton troublemaker Stephan Baxter… Art With An Agenda presents: LOVE. SEX. UNITY. RESPECT. An Art Exhibit In Support Of Marriage […] -
![. As promised, I’ve got a lot to say in retrospect about the Tet Parade of two weeks ago which jumped the shark by excluding gays, and how the various […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-Tet-Toro-5-115x115.jpg "Tet Parade Post-mortem: What next, and grading the Politicians’ Performances.")
Tet Parade Post-mortem: What next, and grading the Politicians’ Performances.
Posted on February 26, 2013 | 42 Comments. As promised, I’ve got a lot to say in retrospect about the Tet Parade of two weeks ago which jumped the shark by excluding gays, and how the various […] -
![. In Vern’s recent article entitled “What Next for Districting in Anaheim?” one of the commenters posted the following in response to Vern’s dismissive remark “Nobody remembers the name of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/rivera-1-115x115.jpg "Jenni Rivera fought for Women, Immigrants and LGBT Youth.")
Jenni Rivera fought for Women, Immigrants and LGBT Youth.
Posted on December 13, 2012 | 5 Comments. In Vern’s recent article entitled “What Next for Districting in Anaheim?” one of the commenters posted the following in response to Vern’s dismissive remark “Nobody remembers the name of […] -
![. No, this is NOT going to be another story about stridently anti-gay Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy’s rumored meth-fueled love tryst with troubled Pastor Ted Haggard. There have been ENOUGH […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/brokeback-chick-fil-A-115x115.jpg "Things to do on Anti-Gay Chick-fil-A Day!!!")
Things to do on Anti-Gay Chick-fil-A Day!!!
Posted on July 31, 2012 | 55 Comments. No, this is NOT going to be another story about stridently anti-gay Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy’s rumored meth-fueled love tryst with troubled Pastor Ted Haggard. There have been ENOUGH […] -
![. In case you’d been wondering why the nation has felt a little bit like a party lately, well, there’s a couple of things. But do a couple of things […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/gay-dream-pot-115x115.jpg "Gay marriage – check! Dream Act kids – check! Now, call off your DEA dogs, Mr. President.")
Gay marriage – check! Dream Act kids – check! Now, call off your DEA dogs, Mr. President.
Posted on June 20, 2012 | 42 Comments. In case you’d been wondering why the nation has felt a little bit like a party lately, well, there’s a couple of things. But do a couple of things […] -
![. [Testimony against proposed LGBT protection ordinance in Lincoln, Nebraska. Update – this woman’s sage counsel was ignored, and the measure passed.]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/crazy-homophobic-Nebraska-lady-115x115.jpg "Good reasons to oppose equal rights and protections for gays. (Video)")
Good reasons to oppose equal rights and protections for gays. (Video)
Posted on May 23, 2012 | No Comments. [Testimony against proposed LGBT protection ordinance in Lincoln, Nebraska. Update – this woman’s sage counsel was ignored, and the measure passed.] -
![. . . Tired of the Republican Party revolution not touching California? Tired of Democratic Party dominance? Well have no fear; I come up with some solutions in how the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/PlaytoWin-115x115.jpg "Guide to California Republicans on how to ‘Play to Win’")
Guide to California Republicans on how to ‘Play to Win’
Posted on January 23, 2012 | 17 Comments. . . Tired of the Republican Party revolution not touching California? Tired of Democratic Party dominance? Well have no fear; I come up with some solutions in how the […] -
![. . . Those of us on the sidelines, those of us who aren’t Republicans, who might be Democrats, independents, etc., how should we feel about the California GOP’s long-running […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cleopatra-and-asp-115x115.jpg "The California GOP clutches its archaic irrelevance tightly to its breast.")
The California GOP clutches its archaic irrelevance tightly to its breast.
Posted on September 20, 2011 | 20 Comments. . . Those of us on the sidelines, those of us who aren’t Republicans, who might be Democrats, independents, etc., how should we feel about the California GOP’s long-running […] -
![. . . In yet another all-too-rare LURCH FORWARD for this nation, the very populous state of New York has finally, after great debate and suspense, taken the plunge into […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/gay-marriage-115x115.jpg "New York Gets Marriage Equality! (that’s “gay marriage” to you old fogeys)")
New York Gets Marriage Equality! (that’s “gay marriage” to you old fogeys)
Posted on June 25, 2011 | 25 Comments. . . In yet another all-too-rare LURCH FORWARD for this nation, the very populous state of New York has finally, after great debate and suspense, taken the plunge into […] -
![. . . . OC Harvey Milk Celebration FREE Street Fair, Corday starts at 4:30! Location: French Plaza – 4th & French Streets, Santa Ana Time: 5:00PM Friday, May […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/harvey-milk.jpg "Celebrate Harvey Milk Day with a Free Street Fair in Santa Ana, Friday night")
Celebrate Harvey Milk Day with a Free Street Fair in Santa Ana, Friday night
Posted on May 17, 2011 | No Comments. . . . OC Harvey Milk Celebration FREE Street Fair, Corday starts at 4:30! Location: French Plaza – 4th & French Streets, Santa Ana Time: 5:00PM Friday, May […] -
![. . . . “If a Bullet Should Enter My Brain, Let That Bullet Destroy Every Closet Door in the Country.” So, a bunch of our gay OC citizens have […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/harvey-milk-castro-street.jpg "Harvey Milk Day in the OC? And did Janet really rush out of the BOS meeting to avoid hearing about it?")
Harvey Milk Day in the OC? And did Janet really rush out of the BOS meeting to avoid hearing about it?
Posted on May 16, 2011 | 6 Comments. . . . “If a Bullet Should Enter My Brain, Let That Bullet Destroy Every Closet Door in the Country.” So, a bunch of our gay OC citizens have […] -
![. . . Victories for the forces of justice, progress and equality are so few and far between lately, that we gotta make sure to celebrate each one. As Gabriel […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/lady-gaga-equality-rally-155x155.jpg "Harry Reid tweets Lady Gaga: Don’t Ask Don’t Tell is History! And Dan Choi rejoices.")
Harry Reid tweets Lady Gaga: Don’t Ask Don’t Tell is History! And Dan Choi rejoices.
Posted on December 18, 2010 | 5 Comments. . . Victories for the forces of justice, progress and equality are so few and far between lately, that we gotta make sure to celebrate each one. As Gabriel […] -
![. . . . . By John Earl, Surf City Voice After being sworn in last Monday for his first term on the Huntington Beach City Council, Joe Shaw, who […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/shaw-sworn-in.bmp "New Huntington Beach Councilman Joe Shaw: Gay, but not “The Gay Councilman.”")
New Huntington Beach Councilman Joe Shaw: Gay, but not “The Gay Councilman.”
Posted on December 11, 2010 | 9 Comments. . . . . By John Earl, Surf City Voice After being sworn in last Monday for his first term on the Huntington Beach City Council, Joe Shaw, who […] -
![You’ve heard, probably, of the recent wave of gay teen suicides in the USA – six in September alone, some encouraged by peer “bullying.” There have been various reactions to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/It-gets-better-vid-155x155.jpg "Gay Teenagers: “IT GETS BETTER.” Message from Dan Savage and the ACLU.")
Gay Teenagers: “IT GETS BETTER.” Message from Dan Savage and the ACLU.
Posted on October 5, 2010 | 1 CommentYou’ve heard, probably, of the recent wave of gay teen suicides in the USA – six in September alone, some encouraged by peer “bullying.” There have been various reactions to […]
