Now bloom’s article @ Irvine watchdog re the oak creek proposal is confusing. He talks about 1000-2000 affordable housing units…
Christine Shea chimes in on the oak creek housing exploratory housing agreement with TIC. https://irvinewatchdog.org/city-hall/opinion-why-irvine-voters-must-decide-oak-creeks-future/ And, TIC owns 75% of…
Wow that’s alot of shots
ouch ....
Speaking of insults. My nickname for Mayot Joe keeping Newport Newport is Peckerhead. As in Woody. Still waiting for a…
I do favor rent control, but some people whose intelligence I respect don't, so I can't automatically say that that's…
That would have a critical impact on my opinion on this issue. But given the breakdown of the vote, and…
If I recall correctly. Irvine co is offering 17 units immediately with a total of 245 including the implementation of…
I don’t think any of the 3100 homes proposed to be built are required to be affordable. Irvine co. Is…
Mission Viejo Archive
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![On March 31, 1988 the Master Planned community of Mission Viejo became the 27th city in Orange County. Our first election, with a dozen candidates, was held on Nov […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cake-155x155.jpg "Happy Birthday Mission Viejo")
Happy Birthday Mission Viejo
Posted on March 30, 2011 | 19 CommentsOn March 31, 1988 the Master Planned community of Mission Viejo became the 27th city in Orange County. Our first election, with a dozen candidates, was held on Nov […] -
![. . . . . Without knowing the full extent of the disaster that hit Japan, public sector bean counters need to address “cause and effect” spread sheets as they […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/japan-tsunami-155x155.jpg "Financial impact on Japan’s industries")
Financial impact on Japan’s industries
Posted on March 17, 2011 | 2 Comments. . . . . Without knowing the full extent of the disaster that hit Japan, public sector bean counters need to address “cause and effect” spread sheets as they […] -
![. .. . . . . As the state budget is on the front burner, with the GOP virtually united in the last piece of the puzzle, shutting down our […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/city-hall-handout-155x155.jpg "City Hall handouts revisited")
City Hall handouts revisited
Posted on March 16, 2011 | 13 Comments. .. . . . . As the state budget is on the front burner, with the GOP virtually united in the last piece of the puzzle, shutting down our […] -
![The above the fold headline of today’s OC Register front page reads “Redevelopment Makes Its Case.” This headline reminds me of a remark by featured panelist Chapman University Professor Lawrence Rosenthal […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/EminentDomain-136x155.jpg "Documenting redevelopment failures & the cost to victims")
Documenting redevelopment failures & the cost to victims
Posted on February 26, 2011 | 16 CommentsThe above the fold headline of today’s OC Register front page reads “Redevelopment Makes Its Case.” This headline reminds me of a remark by featured panelist Chapman University Professor Lawrence Rosenthal […] -
![. . . I attended the city of Lake Forest council meeting last night to observe the council reaction to a proposal from Scott Voigts, their newest member, on following […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/E-V-155x154.jpg "Lake Forest City Council Policy must be altered")
Lake Forest City Council Policy must be altered
Posted on February 16, 2011 | 20 Comments. . . I attended the city of Lake Forest council meeting last night to observe the council reaction to a proposal from Scott Voigts, their newest member, on following […] -
![. . . . . There’s a new sheriff in town and he is surely providing material for future Juice posts. Mission Viejo’s selected mayor Dave Leckness unveiled a new […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/MV-council-155x155.jpg "Mission Viejo’s experimental council meetings via e-mail")
Mission Viejo’s experimental council meetings via e-mail
Posted on February 10, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . . . There’s a new sheriff in town and he is surely providing material for future Juice posts. Mission Viejo’s selected mayor Dave Leckness unveiled a new […] -
![In the San Bernardino County City of Upland questions on RW&G billings were raised by Stephen Dunn, their Finance Director, who sent a note to city manager Rob Quincey regarding […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hot-water1-155x155.jpg "Does Mission Viejo city attorney speak with a forked tongue?")
Does Mission Viejo city attorney speak with a forked tongue?
Posted on January 24, 2011 | 2 CommentsIn the San Bernardino County City of Upland questions on RW&G billings were raised by Stephen Dunn, their Finance Director, who sent a note to city manager Rob Quincey regarding […] -
![For those waiting for the bottom line I’ll post it now. By a 3-2 split vote the Lake Forest city council debated and finally approved placement of a “In God […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1020319-155x155.jpg "Displaying “In God We Trust”approved by Lake Forest city council")
Displaying “In God We Trust”approved by Lake Forest city council
Posted on January 19, 2011 | 36 CommentsFor those waiting for the bottom line I’ll post it now. By a 3-2 split vote the Lake Forest city council debated and finally approved placement of a “In God […] -
![As Mission Viejo staff and council majority have a successful track record of capturing awards for our city projects, the new dog park is a guaranteed winner. Our “state-of-the art” […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dog-park-dome-155x155.jpg "Mission Viejo’s dog park will include a “state of the art” retractable roof")
Mission Viejo’s dog park will include a “state of the art” retractable roof
Posted on January 15, 2011 | 16 CommentsAs Mission Viejo staff and council majority have a successful track record of capturing awards for our city projects, the new dog park is a guaranteed winner. Our “state-of-the art” […] -
![As the city of Mission Viejo has already wasted over $100,000 designing a dog park, where those drawings were trashed due to a change of venue, I thought it time […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P1020295-155x155.jpg "Stealth dog park exists in Mission Viejo")
Stealth dog park exists in Mission Viejo
Posted on January 11, 2011 | 18 CommentsAs the city of Mission Viejo has already wasted over $100,000 designing a dog park, where those drawings were trashed due to a change of venue, I thought it time […] -
![. . . . . . In addition to annually selecting the mayor and vice mayor in General Law cities, we also select council member city commissioners and appoint representatives […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/scam-155x155.jpg "While it’s a New Year in MV, Frank Ury’s hatred hasn’t stopped")
While it’s a New Year in MV, Frank Ury’s hatred hasn’t stopped
Posted on January 3, 2011 | 16 Comments. . . . . . In addition to annually selecting the mayor and vice mayor in General Law cities, we also select council member city commissioners and appoint representatives […] -
![. . . . . Mission Viejo Tennis Courts. For the past few years there has been an effort by “special interests” to add a single tennis court to the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/MV-tennis-courts-155x103.jpg "Solution for Mission Viejo team tennis facility expansion")
Solution for Mission Viejo team tennis facility expansion
Posted on December 29, 2010 | 4 Comments. . . . . Mission Viejo Tennis Courts. For the past few years there has been an effort by “special interests” to add a single tennis court to the […] -
![. . . I commend John M. Nachbar, Culver City City Manager, for this effort to reassure his stakeholders that safety and transparency are paramount. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE CITY OF […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/bell-155x155.jpg "Based on Bell, if your city uses Mayer Hoffman McCann, should you audit their work?")
Based on Bell, if your city uses Mayer Hoffman McCann, should you audit their work?
Posted on December 27, 2010 | 2 Comments. . . I commend John M. Nachbar, Culver City City Manager, for this effort to reassure his stakeholders that safety and transparency are paramount. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE CITY OF […] -
![. . . Technology can be a double edged sword. Are readers aware of “smart meters?” I would urge all of us to contact our state representatives to support CA […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/smart-meter.bmp "Support AB 37. Opt-out of smart meters")
Support AB 37. Opt-out of smart meters
Posted on December 23, 2010 | 9 Comments. . . Technology can be a double edged sword. Are readers aware of “smart meters?” I would urge all of us to contact our state representatives to support CA […]
Griselda’s self-loathing as a Latina is truly sad. I’ve never met anyone who wants so bad to be white than…