A formal state audit will now examine waste, fraud, and abuse at the OCBE. I intend to discuss what this…
Content being a Pink Toad? I guess it depends on an amphibian's level of sef-awareness. The lower, the happier. In…
If we're talking about Dan C, he has never seemed "happy."
Yes, I know that's the impulse but you gotta know what the Guatemalan hill folk know: you get poisoned and…
If it touches me first, all bets are off.
You're absolutely right that California should adopt it statewide -- and should already have done so. And you're absolutely right…
If I were Fiona ma or Rob Bonta I’d be scared.
RCV should be adopted statewide so cities and counties don’t have to do it piecemeal. It saves money, discourages negative…
My advice to Mr. Moore, who seems like an eminently reasonable man is the same as I always give Vern.…
mike harrah Archive
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Santa Ana Masonic building bought by Church of Scientology still empty, after four years
Posted on November 8, 2010 | 7 CommentsA reader asked me recently for information about the purchase of the old Masonic temple in downtown Santa Ana, by the Church of Scientology. I did not know much about […] -
As the Yost Plays Host to Pulido y los Dinos…
Posted on August 16, 2010 | 9 CommentsAs I write these words, today’s meeting of the Santa Ana city council is taking place at the once historic Yost Theater. There’s so much political discussion these days surrounding […] -
Santa Ana City Council approves most of the amendments to the OBP developer agreement
Posted on July 20, 2010 | 16 CommentsMike Harrah’s victory was a victory for Santa Ana’s working families Mike Harrah sat quietly with his friend Gil Marrero as the Santa Ana City Council began their One Broadway […] -
Public hearing about One Broadway Plaza at tonight’s Santa Ana Council meeting
Posted on July 17, 2010 | 4 CommentsThe Santa Ana City Council will be conducting a Public Hearing on Monday, at the end of their Council meeting, regarding the proposed amendments to the developer agreement with Mike […] -
Santa Ana resident speaks out on proposed changes to the One Broadway Plaza developer agreement
Posted on June 20, 2010 | No CommentsThe City of Santa Ana has not yet posted the minutes from the Santa Ana Planning Commission meeting where the changes proposed by developer Mike Harrah to his One Broadway Plaza […] -
How will the Santa Ana City Council vote on Mike Harrah’s OBP changes?
Posted on June 16, 2010 | 1 CommentNow that the Santa Ana Planning Commission has voted, by a margine of 3-2, to approve the changes requested in the developer agreement for the One Broadway Plaza development, by […] -
Santa Ana Planning Commission to consider changes to the OBP developer agreement tonight
Posted on June 14, 2010 | 6 CommentsThe Santa Ana Planning Commission will be considering as proposal by developer Mike Harrah, who owns Caribou Industries, to amend his development agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Here […] -
Maybe we ought to let Harrah build the tower at One Broadway Plaza?
Posted on June 5, 2010 | 2 CommentsI have to admit, I am not a big fan of developer Mike Harrah. In fact I have been boycotting his businesses ever since he hosted Arizona Mexican-hater Sheriff Joe […] -
The County of Orange appears to be negotiating to move into One Broadway Plaza
Posted on January 26, 2010 | 16 CommentsOne Broadway Plaza has surfaced on today’s County agenda under a supplemental portion. It appears the County of Orange is negotiating (or considering such) with developer Mike Harrah regarding One […] -
Looking bad for OBP, the proposed Santa Ana Skyscraper
Posted on August 24, 2009 | 8 CommentsThere have been a lot of newspaper articles, accusations, and even at least one ballot item over the last several years dealing with developer Mike Harrah’s desire to build an […] -
City of Santa Ana paints historic home “Wimbledon Green”
Posted on April 24, 2009 | 19 Comments(Pictures Courtesy of the O.C. Register) Remember that old house that developer Mike Harrah moved so he could make way for his One Broadway Plaza Tower that will never, ever […] -
Is Carlos Bustamante’s vote for sale?
Posted on August 15, 2008 | 37 CommentsYou can tell a lot about a candidate by looking at who donates money to him. Santa Ana Councilman Carlos Bustamante says he wants to be judged by his record, […] -
Will Schwarzenegger’s drought announcement impact development in O.C.?
Posted on June 4, 2008 | 7 Comments“Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger this morning proclaimed a statewide drought, warning that California’s water supply is falling dangerously low because of below-average rainfall and court-ordered water restrictions aimed at protecting fish,” […] -
Ware Disposal and Mike Harrah donate thousands to the Measure D campaign!
Posted on January 30, 2008 | 7 CommentsThe money keeps rolling in to the Yes on Measure D campaign. They are now up to $84,000. Today’s late filings included: Ware Disposal – $10,000 Madison Materials – $10,000 […]
![Santa Ana Masonic building bought by Church of Scientology still empty, after four years A reader asked me recently for information about the purchase of the old Masonic temple in downtown Santa Ana, by the Church of Scientology. I did not know much about […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Scientology-building-in-Santa-Ana-155x155.jpg)
![As the Yost Plays Host to Pulido y los Dinos… As I write these words, today’s meeting of the Santa Ana city council is taking place at the once historic Yost Theater. There’s so much political discussion these days surrounding […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/yost-155x155.jpg)
![Santa Ana City Council approves most of the amendments to the OBP developer agreement Mike Harrah’s victory was a victory for Santa Ana’s working families Mike Harrah sat quietly with his friend Gil Marrero as the Santa Ana City Council began their One Broadway […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Mike-Harrah-Wins-155x155.jpg)
![Public hearing about One Broadway Plaza at tonight’s Santa Ana Council meeting The Santa Ana City Council will be conducting a Public Hearing on Monday, at the end of their Council meeting, regarding the proposed amendments to the developer agreement with Mike […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/One-Broadway-Plaza-Drawing1.jpg)
![Santa Ana resident speaks out on proposed changes to the One Broadway Plaza developer agreement The City of Santa Ana has not yet posted the minutes from the Santa Ana Planning Commission meeting where the changes proposed by developer Mike Harrah to his One Broadway Plaza […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/OBP-Pic.jpg)
![How will the Santa Ana City Council vote on Mike Harrah’s OBP changes? Now that the Santa Ana Planning Commission has voted, by a margine of 3-2, to approve the changes requested in the developer agreement for the One Broadway Plaza development, by […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/group2007citycouncil_000.jpg)
![Maybe we ought to let Harrah build the tower at One Broadway Plaza? I have to admit, I am not a big fan of developer Mike Harrah. In fact I have been boycotting his businesses ever since he hosted Arizona Mexican-hater Sheriff Joe […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/One-Broadway-Plaza-Drawing.jpg)
![Looking bad for OBP, the proposed Santa Ana Skyscraper There have been a lot of newspaper articles, accusations, and even at least one ballot item over the last several years dealing with developer Mike Harrah’s desire to build an […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/OBP1.jpg)
![City of Santa Ana paints historic home “Wimbledon Green” (Pictures Courtesy of the O.C. Register) Remember that old house that developer Mike Harrah moved so he could make way for his One Broadway Plaza Tower that will never, ever […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/twist-basler-house.jpg)
![Is Carlos Bustamante’s vote for sale? You can tell a lot about a candidate by looking at who donates money to him. Santa Ana Councilman Carlos Bustamante says he wants to be judged by his record, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/busty-for-sale.jpg)
So you're gonna write a piece about this audit? Good, folks have been asking us to cover that on this…