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Great Fairgrounds Swindle Archive
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![. . . Ugh – what IS that stench? Well, it’s a number of things. And some of them are closely related to this blog, injustices that we’ve been fighting […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/3-bad-smells-115x115.jpg "The Festering Fairgrounds Swindle Impunity.")
The Festering Fairgrounds Swindle Impunity.
Posted on December 22, 2014 | 4 Comments. . . Ugh – what IS that stench? Well, it’s a number of things. And some of them are closely related to this blog, injustices that we’ve been fighting […] -
![. . . Is there anything sadder than these final desperate flailings of former Republican Senate Minority Leader Dick Ackerman, these flailings for relevance in the twilight of his career? […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/irvine-cares-ackerman-115x115.png "Irvine Cares, OC GOP Chairmanship … Dick Ackerman’s final sad flails for relevance.")
Irvine Cares, OC GOP Chairmanship … Dick Ackerman’s final sad flails for relevance.
Posted on July 19, 2014 | 33 Comments. . . Is there anything sadder than these final desperate flailings of former Republican Senate Minority Leader Dick Ackerman, these flailings for relevance in the twilight of his career? […] -
![. . . Ah, Orange County. California’s ruling bastion of rich white privilege. Populated largely in the 70’s by post-Watts riot White Flight, Orange County has long boasted a voting […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/emperor-worship1-e1401396187731.jpg "A Rackauckas Retrospective: Is This the County we want to be?")
A Rackauckas Retrospective: Is This the County we want to be?
Posted on May 29, 2014 | 29 Comments. . . Ah, Orange County. California’s ruling bastion of rich white privilege. Populated largely in the 70’s by post-Watts riot White Flight, Orange County has long boasted a voting […] -
![This Thanksgiving, The Orange Juice Blog is grateful for several victories great and small the people of Orange County have been fighting for, with this blog at the forefront (in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Cornucopia-2013-115x115.jpg "Thankful for a Cornucopia of Victories This Year!")
Thankful for a Cornucopia of Victories This Year!
Posted on November 28, 2013 | 15 CommentsThis Thanksgiving, The Orange Juice Blog is grateful for several victories great and small the people of Orange County have been fighting for, with this blog at the forefront (in […] -
![Boy, do we at the Orange Juice Blog like it when sparks fly! And yesterday’s OC Fair Board meeting did not disappoint in that regard. I’ll skip all the friendly […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/berardino-punching-ellis-115x115.jpg "All’s War and Love in FAIR Board Meeting…")
All’s War and Love in FAIR Board Meeting…
Posted on April 27, 2012 | 25 CommentsBoy, do we at the Orange Juice Blog like it when sparks fly! And yesterday’s OC Fair Board meeting did not disappoint in that regard. I’ll skip all the friendly […] -
![Excellent news for all of us who care about not only the Orange County Fairgrounds, but also the quaint notions of accountability, open governance, and justice for crooks: Governor Brown […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Brown-Fair-Board-Appointees-115x115.jpg "The Fair Board Is TRANSFORMED.")
The Fair Board Is TRANSFORMED.
Posted on February 21, 2012 | 15 CommentsExcellent news for all of us who care about not only the Orange County Fairgrounds, but also the quaint notions of accountability, open governance, and justice for crooks: Governor Brown […] -
![Here goes nothing. Hand delivery tomorrow or Friday… January 16, 2011 Dear Ms. Kang Schroeder: Looking back over the work many of us did over the last couple of years […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/SKang-Vern-Ackerman-115x115.jpg "My letter to S-Kang: Re-open investigation into Dick Ackerman’s Illegal Fairgrounds Lobbying!")
My letter to S-Kang: Re-open investigation into Dick Ackerman’s Illegal Fairgrounds Lobbying!
Posted on January 18, 2012 | 26 CommentsHere goes nothing. Hand delivery tomorrow or Friday… January 16, 2011 Dear Ms. Kang Schroeder: Looking back over the work many of us did over the last couple of years […] -
![. .. . “Babs” Venezia reported yesterday that cranky shriveled pharisee Dale Dykema and hapless long-suffering follower Gary Hayakawa, who have been two of Dave Ellis’ dependable allies in all […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fair-board-xd-out-115x115.jpg "Two openings on the OC Fair Board – apply online to give Dave Ellis an ulcer!")
Two openings on the OC Fair Board – apply online to give Dave Ellis an ulcer!
Posted on October 1, 2011 | 4 Comments. .. . “Babs” Venezia reported yesterday that cranky shriveled pharisee Dale Dykema and hapless long-suffering follower Gary Hayakawa, who have been two of Dave Ellis’ dependable allies in all […] -
![. . . It’s infuriating that, six months after our celebrated and blistering exposé on the dude, with all its baleful warnings of the legal “shitstorms” supposedly “coming down the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dave-ellis-profile-115x115.jpg "Dave Ellis’ Fair Board pursues political vendetta against Sale Derailers, evicts Jeff Teller’s OC Marketplace")
Dave Ellis’ Fair Board pursues political vendetta against Sale Derailers, evicts Jeff Teller’s OC Marketplace
Posted on September 22, 2011 | 9 Comments. . . It’s infuriating that, six months after our celebrated and blistering exposé on the dude, with all its baleful warnings of the legal “shitstorms” supposedly “coming down the […] -
![. . . …but it sure is nice to have him on the Orange County Fair Board now facing down Chairman Dave Ellis. Good call, Governor Brown! I know a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/berardino-punching-ellis-115x115.jpg "Say what you will about Berardino, but…")
Say what you will about Berardino, but…
Posted on August 17, 2011 | 8 Comments. . . …but it sure is nice to have him on the Orange County Fair Board now facing down Chairman Dave Ellis. Good call, Governor Brown! I know a […] -
![. . . . . . So, just how bad is the Orange County District Attorney’s office? If you’re following what’s happening at Capo USD and in Costa Mesa, the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/TRACK-155x155.jpg "Prosecutorial Misconduct – OC’s Hapless District Attorney")
Prosecutorial Misconduct – OC’s Hapless District Attorney
Posted on May 11, 2011 | 19 Comments. . . . . . So, just how bad is the Orange County District Attorney’s office? If you’re following what’s happening at Capo USD and in Costa Mesa, the […] -
![. . . . Given the shitstorm coming down the pike for the various insiders implicated in the attempted Great Swindle of the Orange County Fairgrounds, we figure it’s time […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dave-ellis-1-155x155.jpg "Who is Dave Ellis? A Portrait of our Fair Board Chairman.")
Who is Dave Ellis? A Portrait of our Fair Board Chairman.
Posted on March 4, 2011 | 84 Comments. . . . Given the shitstorm coming down the pike for the various insiders implicated in the attempted Great Swindle of the Orange County Fairgrounds, we figure it’s time […] -
![. . . Good news for California taxpayers, their kids, and their grandkids. Oh wait. You still don’t know what “SLEASING” is? The term was coined by this blog for […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/jerry-brown-1-155x155.jpg "Brown Kiboshes Arnold’s “Sleasing” Scheme. Fairgrounds Sale Next?")
Brown Kiboshes Arnold’s “Sleasing” Scheme. Fairgrounds Sale Next?
Posted on February 9, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . Good news for California taxpayers, their kids, and their grandkids. Oh wait. You still don’t know what “SLEASING” is? The term was coined by this blog for […] -
![. . . It’s been a pretty good week for us blogger/activists who’ve been tirelessly fighting corruption in this County with no help from either our As-Good-As-No-DA-DA or the mainstream […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/gus-ayer-155x155.png "Gus Ayer on the Fairgrounds Swindlers: “Shit. Meet Fan.”")
Gus Ayer on the Fairgrounds Swindlers: “Shit. Meet Fan.”
Posted on February 7, 2011 | 6 Comments. . . It’s been a pretty good week for us blogger/activists who’ve been tirelessly fighting corruption in this County with no help from either our As-Good-As-No-DA-DA or the mainstream […]
