Irvine Republicans Mike Carroll and Anthony Kuo and socialist Democrat Larry Agran voted in favor of awarding almost 10% of…
An update on this story. Tom Craik died suddenly on December 8, two years to the day after the PYLUSD…
1. Nobody ever said he never did anything wrong in his life, maybe he did, maybe he didn’t. It’s the…
Ok Albert Jr. was not on probation at the time but I confirm that he had just been charged on…
Have you recovered from being Tan and Bombed on Christmas, you alcoholic
A Orange Juice Christmas Classic - the true story - accept no substitute! https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2009/12/the-true-story-of-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/ Also our favorite carol:
I remember Larry McNeely - one of our conservative HB allies in the successful 20-year fight against Poseidon! He seemed…
McNeely’s opinion re similarities between Irvine and HB with which I agree. https://www.facebook.com/groups/HB4UbyHBCF/posts/5374401489324441/
Here is Deidre Harris - head of NAACPOC - apparently held under the auspices of the CORCDC while it was…
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.”
Whether he previously did bad things or not is irrelevant since the cops probably didn't know who he was. Even…