Progressives are afraid of the electorate.
Change is hard, for old farts.
They passed it without knowing how much it will cost. 4-3 vote. Carroll, Mai and Agran voted no. The only…
Wait, it PASSED? Agran joined the other Dems? And it didn't need a vote of the people? I see this:…
Ironic that the council members who passed rcv this week in Irvine refused to let the voters decide if they…
It’s real simple Joshy. The new oak creek proposal if not placed to a vote of the people violates state…
The Republican Party doesn't even pretend to be conservative anymore. The "leaders" have completely capitulated the their worst voters. It's…
This article about this poll will make you feel better about the OC, although the headline is deceptive (and I…
I like Vanity Fair, I even subscribed to them in the 80’s, but they put out a really irritating little…
michele martinez Archive
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![It’s back. Just when you thought that the Santa Ana Renaissance Plan was gone – the City Council is bringing it back. But now they are doing so under a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/return-of-the-renaissance-plan.jpg "The Return of the dreaded Santa Ana Renaissance Plan")
The Return of the dreaded Santa Ana Renaissance Plan
Posted on February 18, 2009 | 7 CommentsIt’s back. Just when you thought that the Santa Ana Renaissance Plan was gone – the City Council is bringing it back. But now they are doing so under a […] -
![Next week the Santa Ana City Council will be swearing in the Council Members who were re-elected on Nov. 4. They will also be choosing a new Mayor Pro Tem. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/sal-and-vince.jpg "Sal Tinajero most likely to be next Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem")
Sal Tinajero most likely to be next Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem
Posted on December 5, 2008 | 2 CommentsNext week the Santa Ana City Council will be swearing in the Council Members who were re-elected on Nov. 4. They will also be choosing a new Mayor Pro Tem. […] -
![Most of us are spending the day getting ready for a Thanksgiving feast. However that isn’t good enough for Santa Ana’s “Usual Suspects.” Pajaritos in town are chirping about their […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/usual-suspects.jpg "Are the Usual Suspects now targeting Michele Martinez?")
Are the Usual Suspects now targeting Michele Martinez?
Posted on November 26, 2008 | 8 CommentsMost of us are spending the day getting ready for a Thanksgiving feast. However that isn’t good enough for Santa Ana’s “Usual Suspects.” Pajaritos in town are chirping about their […] -
![There are still a few paper ballots to be counted here in Orange County, but I don’t expect much change in our City Council election results. So let’s take a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/numbers.jpg "2008 Santa Ana City Council races, by the numbers")
2008 Santa Ana City Council races, by the numbers
Posted on November 8, 2008 | 9 CommentsThere are still a few paper ballots to be counted here in Orange County, but I don’t expect much change in our City Council election results. So let’s take a […] -
![It’s going to be a long night, but the returns thus far indicate that Team Pulido has prevailed in Santa Ana. The worst performance by a member of Team Pulido […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Early Post Mortem of Santa Ana Council and SAUSD School Board Races")
Early Post Mortem of Santa Ana Council and SAUSD School Board Races
Posted on November 5, 2008 | 10 CommentsIt’s going to be a long night, but the returns thus far indicate that Team Pulido has prevailed in Santa Ana. The worst performance by a member of Team Pulido […] -
![There is no telling what is going to happen in the Santa Ana City Council races this year. But those of us who ran and challenged the Pulido empire gave […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/battle-puebla1862.jpg "No matter what, we took it to Team Pulido this time!")
No matter what, we took it to Team Pulido this time!
Posted on November 4, 2008 | 6 CommentsThere is no telling what is going to happen in the Santa Ana City Council races this year. But those of us who ran and challenged the Pulido empire gave […] -
![Here is the latest notice from Councilwoman Michele Martinez’ Mayoral Campaign: Dear Supporters, Yesterday’s Take It To The Street Rally was a massive success. The large turnout enabled us to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/voteforchangecard.jpg "Vote for change in Santa Ana!")
Vote for change in Santa Ana!
Posted on November 3, 2008 | 3 CommentsHere is the latest notice from Councilwoman Michele Martinez’ Mayoral Campaign: Dear Supporters, Yesterday’s Take It To The Street Rally was a massive success. The large turnout enabled us to […] -
![Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez’ rally, with SAUSD School Board candidate Valerie Amezcua, was a big success. Volunteers met at Windsor Park, and picked up materials in the morning. They […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/dsc01310.jpg "Michele Martinez’ campaign rally a big success!")
Michele Martinez’ campaign rally a big success!
Posted on November 1, 2008 | 12 CommentsSanta Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez’ rally, with SAUSD School Board candidate Valerie Amezcua, was a big success. Volunteers met at Windsor Park, and picked up materials in the morning. They […] -
Rally for Martinez, Amezcua and other Change Candidates!
Posted on November 1, 2008 | No Comments -
![Team Pulido’s allies have sunken to a new low, even for them, as they continue to pummel Councilwoman Michele Martinez. The mailer seen above, and below, is their latest attack. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/hit-on-michele.jpg "Team Pulido launches another pathetic attack on Michele Martinez")
Team Pulido launches another pathetic attack on Michele Martinez
Posted on October 31, 2008 | 9 CommentsTeam Pulido’s allies have sunken to a new low, even for them, as they continue to pummel Councilwoman Michele Martinez. The mailer seen above, and below, is their latest attack. […] -
![I should have know that the fellow who organized this week’s hit pieces against me was none other than Matt “Jubal” Cunningham, the editor at the right-wing Red County blog. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/img015.jpg "Senator Lou Correa endorses Art Pedroza for the Santa Ana City Council!")
Senator Lou Correa endorses Art Pedroza for the Santa Ana City Council!
Posted on October 29, 2008 | 11 CommentsI should have know that the fellow who organized this week’s hit pieces against me was none other than Matt “Jubal” Cunningham, the editor at the right-wing Red County blog. […] -
Halloween fundraiser today for Michele Martinez and Valerie Amezcua
Posted on October 26, 2008 | 3 Comments -
![The L.A. Times put Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez on the front page of their local news section today, in an article that acknowledged that “After more than two decades […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/michele-and-loretta.jpg "L.A. Times touts Michele Martinez’ mayoral campaign")
L.A. Times touts Michele Martinez’ mayoral campaign
Posted on October 22, 2008 | 15 CommentsThe L.A. Times put Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez on the front page of their local news section today, in an article that acknowledged that “After more than two decades […] -
![Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez is hosting a fundraiser for her mayoral campaign this Thursday, from 6 to 8 pm, at her campaign headquarters, located at 415 N. Sycamore, in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/halloween-bash.jpg "Michele Martinez Halloween bash this Thursday")
Michele Martinez Halloween bash this Thursday
Posted on October 20, 2008 | 1 CommentSanta Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez is hosting a fundraiser for her mayoral campaign this Thursday, from 6 to 8 pm, at her campaign headquarters, located at 415 N. Sycamore, in […]
Typical Dan C argument: I don't understand it, so it is bad. I refuse to study it in any detail.…