U.S. suspends visas to 75 countries including Armenia re drain on welfare programs. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/state-department-suspending-immigrant-visas-for-75-countries-citing-public-assistance-concerns
Israel loves them some ground Chuck. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-883968
I do not know Jim Silva. Never met him.
Octogenarian former OC politician Jim Silva has the same IP address as Neshanian???
Yeah. Back then Troy just seemed like a slimy kleptocrat, didn't picture him as a fascist. We supported Travis over…
Noberto's wife is a thief???
Is this the same Troy Edgar who lost the GOP nomination for State Assemby against Travis Allen? I think it…
Some where Gus is bitter.
Is this the New World Order 41 was referring to? So much for compassionate conservatism.
matt harper Archive
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Endorsement: Chris Kluwe for Assembly District 72!
Posted on January 7, 2026 | 1 CommentIt's just assembly, but this guy's especially good, and his opponents are especially bad. -
Mid-December Open Thread: Kluwe at Anaheim Dems. And everything else all at once.
Posted on December 18, 2025 | 43 CommentsIt's The Weave, you understand. -
Weekend Open Thread: Harper to take on Gracey, Tammy busted, Lyin’ Young Kim, Cautious Lou, & Dirty Judges!!
Posted on May 24, 2025 | 44 CommentsSO many chingadas... -
Coronado: SQS is “FULLY FUNDED by SEXUAL PREDATORS!” And so much more… Weekend Open Thread.
Posted on November 9, 2018 | 7 CommentsMadness, madness, I call it madness... -
![. . . We’re remiss, man. It’s been a long time since we’ve written about any of the good bills going through the California legislature; as the body reaches its July break […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bill-from-schoolhouse-rock-115x115.jpg "Bills we’re rooting for in Sacramento… and Bills that Died!")
Bills we’re rooting for in Sacramento… and Bills that Died!
Posted on July 10, 2016 | 7 Comments. . . We’re remiss, man. It’s been a long time since we’ve written about any of the good bills going through the California legislature; as the body reaches its July break […] -
![. . . IN SHORT: State Senate 29 Newman; 37 either one. AD 55 Fritchle. AD 65 Quirk Silva. AD 68 Chuchua. AD 69 Velarde Garcia. AD 72 & 73 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Chuchua-Newmans-Ofelia-115x115.png "OJ Blog Early 2016 Primary Recs, pt 3: State Senate & Assembly")
OJ Blog Early 2016 Primary Recs, pt 3: State Senate & Assembly
Posted on May 9, 2016 | 8 Comments. . . IN SHORT: State Senate 29 Newman; 37 either one. AD 55 Fritchle. AD 65 Quirk Silva. AD 68 Chuchua. AD 69 Velarde Garcia. AD 72 & 73 […] -
![. . . You may not realize this, gentle reader, but this blog, this Orange Juice Blog, has been in the forefront of defending the mighty and endangered pachyderm for […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/elephants-kipling-115x115.jpg "What OJ readers can do to help Save the Elephants!")
What OJ readers can do to help Save the Elephants!
Posted on April 6, 2015 | 20 Comments. . . You may not realize this, gentle reader, but this blog, this Orange Juice Blog, has been in the forefront of defending the mighty and endangered pachyderm for […] -
![. . . Well. That I wasn’t expecting! New Assemblyman Matt Harper, who represents at least half of the area that would be affected by the threatened 405 toll […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/young-kim-toll-lane-presser-e1425448619517-115x115.jpg "Young Kim picks up the anti-Toll Lane torch for the OC. With exclusive video!")
Young Kim picks up the anti-Toll Lane torch for the OC. With exclusive video!
Posted on March 3, 2015 | 46 Comments. . . Well. That I wasn’t expecting! New Assemblyman Matt Harper, who represents at least half of the area that would be affected by the threatened 405 toll […] -
![. . . Lucy Dunn is the President, CEO, and ubiquitous spokeswoman of the Orange County Business Council (OCBC.) Masterminded by tireless and insatiable lobbyist Curt Pringle (former Speaker of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dunn-allen-115x115.png "OCBC’s Fatuous Lucy Dunn celebrates imposition of 405 Toll Lanes; and is Travis Allen a Toll Troll?")
OCBC’s Fatuous Lucy Dunn celebrates imposition of 405 Toll Lanes; and is Travis Allen a Toll Troll?
Posted on August 20, 2014 | 15 Comments. . . Lucy Dunn is the President, CEO, and ubiquitous spokeswoman of the Orange County Business Council (OCBC.) Masterminded by tireless and insatiable lobbyist Curt Pringle (former Speaker of […] -
![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 […] -
![Final Results (pretty much) Wednesday morning: The best news: Judge Joanne Motoike (right) won by a lot! Board of Education incumbent David Boyd beat his tea-party challenger whatsisname by a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/terrified-3-e1401803109970.gif "Your June 2014 Primary Election OCD Live-blogging Thread! (Last update Thursday)")
Your June 2014 Primary Election OCD Live-blogging Thread! (Last update Thursday)
Posted on June 3, 2014 | 12 CommentsFinal Results (pretty much) Wednesday morning: The best news: Judge Joanne Motoike (right) won by a lot! Board of Education incumbent David Boyd beat his tea-party challenger whatsisname by a […] -
![Former HB Mayor and energy activist Debbie Cook wrote this editorial a couple weeks ago in John Earl’s re-vivified Surf City Voice. As HB Mayor Matt Harper is running for […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/harper-at-desk1-e1401482160815.jpg "Poseidon’s Water Boy: Matt Harper Quietly Pushes Desal Scam Past Ratepayers.")
Poseidon’s Water Boy: Matt Harper Quietly Pushes Desal Scam Past Ratepayers.
Posted on May 30, 2014 | 5 CommentsFormer HB Mayor and energy activist Debbie Cook wrote this editorial a couple weeks ago in John Earl’s re-vivified Surf City Voice. As HB Mayor Matt Harper is running for […] -
![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 […] -
![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. […]
The Mesa Water board are also deep into perks and benefits galore!