The mail ads we got in support of Penaloza were thoroughly nasty -- pictures of Lopez doctored up to look…
Jimmy cliff says it best the harder they come the harder they fall
We at Orange Indivisible had members walking for Jessie...Sad that our local pols endorsed the corporate bootlicker.
I added that list in, at least most of em, you can see all of em here https://www.votejessielopez.com/endorsements/ As far…
Great article. The only thing missing is the mirrored list of candidates and institutions who supported Lopez. Sarmiento stands out…
Thursday night should be great. Thanks
It’s Derek Tran all over again. Well kind of. Good stuff Vern.
Thank you very much for all your hard work on bringing us the truth, you are a good man Vern.
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’26 Election LiveBlog: National Races – WE took America back!
Posted on November 3, 2026 | 11 CommentsWe took our country back. From fuckin MAGA and Project 2025. -
Revolt in the Ranks of UNITE HERE Local 11
Posted on February 14, 2026 | 7 CommentsTrouble in paradise, proclaims this document we came across! -
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 […]
Tran also endorsed Gio Chavez, so he's got a mixed record on good endorsements. But he's a good fit for…