The guy was one of those elderly Young Republicans working as a "government affairs" flunky.
They will cease political activities by making a campaign worker/Repuglican stooge "Chairman of the Board?" BTW, when was that election…
Or Bill O'Connell.
The news outta Sacramento today is the bill got turned into a "two-year" bill. Not sure I quite understand that…
The Register caught up with this today. They talked to Dara too. https://www.ocregister.com/2025/04/29/anaheim-chamber-will-reorganize-cease-political-activities-in-renewed-bid-to-stay-open/ I'll be asking him some questions, probably…
When you are an elected official and you admit to illegally entering the country, you just may get a self…
State Bar suspends Ferguson’s license. http://www.metnews.com/articles/2025/ferguson_042825.htm
Did you ever work for Harry Sidhu? I don't want your respect at any level.
David, I worked with you for years on the 5th floor. I’ve also read your posts for many years both…
Joe Carchio Archive
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![. . . In a victory for democracy and Westminster itself, a victory against the fear-mongering and mendacious propaganda put out by the OC Tax Association, the Council voted 4-1 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/westminster-lion-115x115.jpg "Victory in Westminster – so far!")
Victory in Westminster – so far!
Posted on June 24, 2016 | 9 Comments. . . In a victory for democracy and Westminster itself, a victory against the fear-mongering and mendacious propaganda put out by the OC Tax Association, the Council voted 4-1 […] -
![. . . [Cross-posted with permission from the garbaginati.org – a blog dedicated to defending Huntington Beach’s Ocean View School District – famously embroiled in disputes with Rainbow Disposal – […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/hb-crooks-115x115.jpg "Garbaginati on two recent unsettling HB photos.")
Garbaginati on two recent unsettling HB photos.
Posted on April 5, 2016 | 10 Comments. . . [Cross-posted with permission from the garbaginati.org – a blog dedicated to defending Huntington Beach’s Ocean View School District – famously embroiled in disputes with Rainbow Disposal – […] -
![The mammoth, packed, Coastal Commission hearing at Huntington Beach City Hall, on whether to change the zoning of the “Ridge” portion of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands from “open space” to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/the-ridge-march-e1402537262703.jpg "The Ridge Development “DENIED” by Coastal Commission; most of HB rejoices! [update – not “denied” but stymied.]")
The Ridge Development “DENIED” by Coastal Commission; most of HB rejoices! [update – not “denied” but stymied.]
Posted on June 12, 2014 | 6 CommentsThe mammoth, packed, Coastal Commission hearing at Huntington Beach City Hall, on whether to change the zoning of the “Ridge” portion of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands from “open space” to […] -
![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 […] -
![1. Mansoor Sues Mrs. Steel Over Goofy Ballot Designation. First off, I live in the Second Supervisorial District, which includes HB, Newport, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Seal Beach, up to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/stepford-carpetbaggers-115x115.png "Michelle Steel, Stepford Carpetbaggers, Termed-out Termagants, and Goofy Ballot Designations.")
Michelle Steel, Stepford Carpetbaggers, Termed-out Termagants, and Goofy Ballot Designations.
Posted on March 16, 2014 | 29 Comments1. Mansoor Sues Mrs. Steel Over Goofy Ballot Designation. First off, I live in the Second Supervisorial District, which includes HB, Newport, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Seal Beach, up to […] -
![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. […] -
![. So! All of you Huntington Beach residents who have come to realize what a total ripoff – AND environmental calamity – the proposed Poseidon desalination plant would be – […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/huntington-beach-115x115.jpg "Tonight – Huntington Beach residents – Come Help Your Council fight the Poseidon Scam!")
Tonight – Huntington Beach residents – Come Help Your Council fight the Poseidon Scam!
Posted on May 6, 2013 | 12 Comments. So! All of you Huntington Beach residents who have come to realize what a total ripoff – AND environmental calamity – the proposed Poseidon desalination plant would be – […] -
![. What do you think about all these political candidates this year who are trying so hard, with varying degrees of success or failure, to put off their embarrassing civil […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tim-ryan-mimi-walters-115x115.jpg "Meet Huntington Beach’s Tim “Make mine a double” Ryan.")
Meet Huntington Beach’s Tim “Make mine a double” Ryan.
Posted on October 2, 2012 | 11 Comments. What do you think about all these political candidates this year who are trying so hard, with varying degrees of success or failure, to put off their embarrassing civil […] -
![A few interesting things that happened in the OC, around the same time as President Obama’s very encouraging Occupy-influenced State of the Union Address: Worst Public Administrator Ever (John S […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/williams-mansoor-perez-115x115.jpg "Is the OC’s tumor John Williams leaving or not? Carlson out in AD-74; and Loretta backs Julio!")
Is the OC’s tumor John Williams leaving or not? Carlson out in AD-74; and Loretta backs Julio!
Posted on January 26, 2012 | 42 CommentsA few interesting things that happened in the OC, around the same time as President Obama’s very encouraging Occupy-influenced State of the Union Address: Worst Public Administrator Ever (John S […] -
![. . . You’d think from the look of things, wouldn’t you, that Orange County’s Vietnamese-American community, selflessly consenting to sabotage themselves in the one place where redistricting seemed to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/3-viets-in-72-115x115.jpg "Brilliant, just brilliant: THREE Viets line up against Matt Harper in the 72nd AD.")
Brilliant, just brilliant: THREE Viets line up against Matt Harper in the 72nd AD.
Posted on November 8, 2011 | 16 Comments. . . You’d think from the look of things, wouldn’t you, that Orange County’s Vietnamese-American community, selflessly consenting to sabotage themselves in the one place where redistricting seemed to […] -
![. . . . . By John Earl Surf City Voice Victorious city council incumbent Joe Carchio won’t be officially sworn in again until December, but he has already started […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/I-will-continue-to-screw-you-155x155.jpg "Huntington Beach “Concilman” Joe Carchio returns, as good as ever.")
Huntington Beach “Concilman” Joe Carchio returns, as good as ever.
Posted on November 29, 2010 | No Comments. . . . . By John Earl Surf City Voice Victorious city council incumbent Joe Carchio won’t be officially sworn in again until December, but he has already started […] -
![. . . . . Well it looks like Huntington Beach and the Capo Unified School District bucked the trend of the rest of the OC, which in turn bucked […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fireworks-155x155.jpg "Fireworks for Westminster! And other highlights from Tuesday night’s election…")
Fireworks for Westminster! And other highlights from Tuesday night’s election…
Posted on November 11, 2010 | 5 Comments. . . . . Well it looks like Huntington Beach and the Capo Unified School District bucked the trend of the rest of the OC, which in turn bucked […] -
![By John Earl Surf City Voice “Jersey” Joe Carchio. Six months after he took his ineligible ex-wife off of his city paid Blue Shield HMO plan, and only days after […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/JerseyJoe-155x155.jpg "Huntington Beach Councilman Pays Back City 6 Months After Finding His ‘Honest Mistake’")
Huntington Beach Councilman Pays Back City 6 Months After Finding His ‘Honest Mistake’
Posted on October 9, 2010 | 3 CommentsBy John Earl Surf City Voice “Jersey” Joe Carchio. Six months after he took his ineligible ex-wife off of his city paid Blue Shield HMO plan, and only days after […] -
‘Wise Guy’ Huntington Beach Councilman Takes City $, Threatens ‘9-11’ When Caught
Posted on September 30, 2010 | No CommentsIn a fit of intense anger, expressed with squinted eyes, a tightly stretched face and deliberately pronounced words, Jersey Joe, everybody’s friend, threatened me with dire warnings of “war” and “9-11.”
Neither do I nuisance. Neither do I. Especially here in oc where the cpod equates winning elections with actually governing.…