You might be surprised what sort of low-lives would crave a quarter mil job with no professional qualifications and no…
That would just spark even more corruption and only allow independently wealthy people to run and win.
SB 249? It got killed via suspense file in assembly appropriations. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB249
Without commenting on your specific stats, I would say that is an excellent question. Maybe you should be a Supervisor.…
Criticizing past elected trustees of the Orange County Board of Supervisors reflects not only their leadership weaknesses but also flaws…
Can someone explain why there are 1 county worker for every 160+ citizens that doesn’t include state, federal, cities plus…
Given how significant this would be in addressing MAGA misbehavior, one would think that Newsom should sign it. What's the…
I'm leaning toward the concept of making the Board, de facto part time by cutting Supervisor's salaries by two-thirds and…
By the way, on the County Board of Education - they have almost no authority over anything and have been…
karen bass Archive
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Sign/call before noon Friday: NO on AB 630, don’t take people’s RV’s!
Posted on August 19, 2025 | 1 CommentDo it now! -
![“Even as the state grappled with a budget crisis last year, bureaucrats spent nearly $45 million on new vehicles, almost $30 million on new furniture and more than $2 million […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "State agencies blew over $75 million on vehicles, furniture and meetings")
State agencies blew over $75 million on vehicles, furniture and meetings
Posted on February 10, 2010 | 1 Comment“Even as the state grappled with a budget crisis last year, bureaucrats spent nearly $45 million on new vehicles, almost $30 million on new furniture and more than $2 million […] -
Assembly Speaker Bass and Senator Boxer coming to Newport Beach on Feb. 6
Posted on January 21, 2010 | 4 CommentsThe Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Sheryl WuDunn www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Economy The Democratic Party of Orange County is going to have to […] -
![State Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg wants to know why Assembly Leader Karen Bass got more gifts than he did Ruh roh! The FPPC is cracking down on both Democratic and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Karen-Bass-and-Darrell-Steinberg.jpg "California legislators failed to report all their loot correctly")
California legislators failed to report all their loot correctly
Posted on January 17, 2010 | No CommentsState Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg wants to know why Assembly Leader Karen Bass got more gifts than he did Ruh roh! The FPPC is cracking down on both Democratic and […] -
GLBT Activist Opposes Perez Gay Litmus Test
Posted on December 5, 2009 | No Comments“I’m going to come out and say it,” declares GLBT activist Dante Atkins, “I believe that John Perez’ sexual orientation is playing a role in the ongoing fight over who […] -
![“The speakership scuffle continued yesterday, with current Assembly leader Karen Bass crowning Assemblyman John Pérez her heir apparent,” according to the Sacramento Bee. My sources in Sacramento tell me this […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Assembly-Speaker-John-Perez.jpg "Gay Latino John Perez to become California’s Assembly Speaker?")
Gay Latino John Perez to become California’s Assembly Speaker?
Posted on December 3, 2009 | 38 Comments“The speakership scuffle continued yesterday, with current Assembly leader Karen Bass crowning Assemblyman John Pérez her heir apparent,” according to the Sacramento Bee. My sources in Sacramento tell me this […] -
Field Poll shows record disatisfaction with the California State Legislature and Gov. Schwarzenegger
Posted on October 13, 2009 | 3 CommentsThe California State Legislators have dragged Gov. Schwarzenegger down with them California voters are NOT happy with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger – and they don’t care much for our State Legislature […] -
CA Budget Breaking News: Quick Summary
Posted on July 20, 2009 | 4 CommentsBudget Breaking News: The “Big 5″ has reached a deal…floor vote likely on Thursday. For complete details read on…. -
![Budget Update: The Big 5 are disagreeing on Education Funding. It appears that they must cut $11 billion from Education. Karen Bass and the Democrats are not willing to do […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/thebig5no1.jpg "The Big 5 Meet today at 1:30…Operation Wipeout")
The Big 5 Meet today at 1:30…Operation Wipeout
Posted on July 15, 2009 | 2 CommentsBudget Update: The Big 5 are disagreeing on Education Funding. It appears that they must cut $11 billion from Education. Karen Bass and the Democrats are not willing to do […] -
![Yesterdays Sacramento Bee story by Jim Sanders confirmed 31st AD Assemblyman Juan Arambula’s change of registration from Democrat to Decline to State, Independent, following in the footsteps of Art Pedroza, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/juan-arambula.jpg "As the state budget battle drags on Democrats lose an Assemblyman")
As the state budget battle drags on Democrats lose an Assemblyman
Posted on June 24, 2009 | 3 CommentsYesterdays Sacramento Bee story by Jim Sanders confirmed 31st AD Assemblyman Juan Arambula’s change of registration from Democrat to Decline to State, Independent, following in the footsteps of Art Pedroza, […] -
![How should we solve our budget crisis? Vote for up to three of the choices below, in our survey: [poll id=”192″] “Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told the leaders of the Assembly […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/arnold-rejects-raising-taxes.jpg "Sacramento Democrats trying to raise our taxes again!")
Sacramento Democrats trying to raise our taxes again!
Posted on June 18, 2009 | 17 CommentsHow should we solve our budget crisis? Vote for up to three of the choices below, in our survey: [poll id=”192″] “Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told the leaders of the Assembly […] -
![“State Assembly leaders Wednesday rescinded $551,000 in pay raises recently awarded to 136 legislative staffers, acknowledging that the pay hikes sent the wrong message at a time when the state […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/karen-bass-and-mike-villines.jpg "Public outrage forces Assembly leaders to rescind pay raise for staffers")
Public outrage forces Assembly leaders to rescind pay raise for staffers
Posted on April 23, 2009 | 3 Comments“State Assembly leaders Wednesday rescinded $551,000 in pay raises recently awarded to 136 legislative staffers, acknowledging that the pay hikes sent the wrong message at a time when the state […] -
![Everyone is blaming the suddenly brave Republicans for the budget mess in Sacramento, but why won’t the Democrats cut the budget further instead of raising our taxes? Is there really […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/karen-bass-and-darrell-steinberg.jpg "Why won’t the Democrats cut the California budget?")
Why won’t the Democrats cut the California budget?
Posted on February 17, 2009 | 12 CommentsEveryone is blaming the suddenly brave Republicans for the budget mess in Sacramento, but why won’t the Democrats cut the budget further instead of raising our taxes? Is there really […] -
![(Picture Courtesy of Reuters) [poll id=”78″] We have one of the most dysfunctional State Legislatures in the nation – small wonder then that “a recent poll shows a majority of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/karen-and-darrell.jpg "Should California have a part-time State Legislature?")
Should California have a part-time State Legislature?
Posted on February 8, 2009 | 9 Comments(Picture Courtesy of Reuters) [poll id=”78″] We have one of the most dysfunctional State Legislatures in the nation – small wonder then that “a recent poll shows a majority of […]
If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…