A trail on the ground.
You prolly didn’t know who Jeff pearlman was either until Gus told you. His blog has existed slightly over a…
Didn't know about this Truth OC until Gustavo called me, now his piece is out and it's decent. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-22/jeff-pearlman-the-truth-oc Here's…
Update on Joe: Unlike the vast majority of his co-defendants Trump didn't pardon him but only commuted his sentence. There…
If you take away the obsessions, what's left?
Objection, lack of foundation. Please state for the record (1) your amount journalistically appropriate knowledge about Aussie Rules Football and…
^^^ I like this. Write more good stuff!
Wait, his Katie Porter piece was only as good as mine? Up your game, Jeff! You're a professional! Seriously, so…
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paul lucas Archive
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![. . . Well, when Paul Lucas is right, Paul Lucas is right! And what has Paul been right about most often? Mainly, that each time State Senator Lou Correa […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/lucy-football-115x115.jpg "The NEW Poison Pill in Lou’s Pot Bill! Final revision – it’s true, bill sucks.")
The NEW Poison Pill in Lou’s Pot Bill! Final revision – it’s true, bill sucks.
Posted on July 9, 2014 | 22 Comments. . . Well, when Paul Lucas is right, Paul Lucas is right! And what has Paul been right about most often? Mainly, that each time State Senator Lou Correa […] -
![. . . Ah, Orange County. California’s ruling bastion of rich white privilege. Populated largely in the 70’s by post-Watts riot White Flight, Orange County has long boasted a voting […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/emperor-worship1-e1401396187731.jpg "A Rackauckas Retrospective: Is This the County we want to be?")
A Rackauckas Retrospective: Is This the County we want to be?
Posted on May 29, 2014 | 29 Comments. . . Ah, Orange County. California’s ruling bastion of rich white privilege. Populated largely in the 70’s by post-Watts riot White Flight, Orange County has long boasted a voting […] -
![Spoiler Alert Spoiler After we published part two of this blockbuster four-part series detailing the trials, tribulations, and eventual triumph of our friend Paul Lucas, the always-hateful Dan Chmielewski of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/yak-steele-danielle-115x115.png "The Triumph of Paul Lucas pt 3: Keystone Kops, Steele Smith, and remembering Danielle.")
The Triumph of Paul Lucas pt 3: Keystone Kops, Steele Smith, and remembering Danielle.
Posted on March 4, 2014 | 59 CommentsSpoiler Alert Spoiler After we published part two of this blockbuster four-part series detailing the trials, tribulations, and eventual triumph of our friend Paul Lucas, the always-hateful Dan Chmielewski of […] -
![Before we give Senator Lou Correa his regularly-deserved shellacking, let’s take a few moments to grant him kudos for his fine transparency bill, popularly known as the “DISCLOSE Act,” which […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/lou-correa-poison-pill-3-115x115.jpg "The Poison Pill in Lou’s Pot Bill")
The Poison Pill in Lou’s Pot Bill
Posted on February 27, 2014 | 56 CommentsBefore we give Senator Lou Correa his regularly-deserved shellacking, let’s take a few moments to grant him kudos for his fine transparency bill, popularly known as the “DISCLOSE Act,” which […] -
![. . . “…Paul Lucas won’t be the last to have been left drooling and limping pathetically in an erratic loop by one too many encounters with the everlasting car […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/paul-lucas-cannabis-e1392709184983.jpg "The Triumph of Paul Lucas pt 2: Bad Buena Park Cops and Feckless Druggies!")
The Triumph of Paul Lucas pt 2: Bad Buena Park Cops and Feckless Druggies!
Posted on February 18, 2014 | 63 Comments. . . “…Paul Lucas won’t be the last to have been left drooling and limping pathetically in an erratic loop by one too many encounters with the everlasting car […] -
![We all know Paul Lucas here – those of us who read blogs, and anyone who’s been involved in local politics over the last decade, especially in the Democratic Party. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/paul-lucas-pier-cropped1-115x115.jpg "The Triumph of Paul Lucas over Dirty Cops and Draconian Drug Warriors, pt 1.")
The Triumph of Paul Lucas over Dirty Cops and Draconian Drug Warriors, pt 1.
Posted on February 16, 2014 | 33 CommentsWe all know Paul Lucas here – those of us who read blogs, and anyone who’s been involved in local politics over the last decade, especially in the Democratic Party. […] -
![. This was passed on to us by old Orange Juice friend and Democratic cannabis warrior John Paul Lucas, who has NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT on this important issue! […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/gavin-ammiano-leno-115x115.jpg "Looking for a few good Hemp-and-Cannibis-Friendly Democrats!!!")
Looking for a few good Hemp-and-Cannibis-Friendly Democrats!!!
Posted on May 8, 2013 | 27 Comments. This was passed on to us by old Orange Juice friend and Democratic cannabis warrior John Paul Lucas, who has NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT on this important issue! […] -
![Former State Senator Joe Dunn is getting into the online news business (Pictured above on the left, with Orange Juice blogger Paul Lucas) So now we know what former State Senator Joe […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Former State Senator Joe Dunn starting an online news website in Orange County")
Former State Senator Joe Dunn starting an online news website in Orange County
Posted on September 14, 2009 | 8 CommentsFormer State Senator Joe Dunn is getting into the online news business (Pictured above on the left, with Orange Juice blogger Paul Lucas) So now we know what former State Senator Joe […] -
![Let me preface this report with the clear and unambiguous statement that I do not hold any animosity or drive for revenge towards Supervisor Janet Nguyen. My issues with Janet […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Chris-Prevatt-the-new-Galinsky.jpg "The Jannie Report – Janet is the new Van Tran")
The Jannie Report – Janet is the new Van Tran
Posted on August 24, 2009 | 15 CommentsLet me preface this report with the clear and unambiguous statement that I do not hold any animosity or drive for revenge towards Supervisor Janet Nguyen. My issues with Janet […] -
![PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ART PEDROZA, (714) 606-7622 August 18, 2009 ORANGE JUICE BLOG ACQUIRES DEMOCRATIC BLOGGER PAUL LUCAS SANTA ANA – The Orange Juice Blog, which […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Jannie-Report-Logo.jpg "Orange Juice acquires Democratic blogger Paul Lucas")
Orange Juice acquires Democratic blogger Paul Lucas
Posted on August 18, 2009 | 7 CommentsPRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ART PEDROZA, (714) 606-7622 August 18, 2009 ORANGE JUICE BLOG ACQUIRES DEMOCRATIC BLOGGER PAUL LUCAS SANTA ANA – The Orange Juice Blog, which […] -
Thomas Gordon now says commissioners can’t be bloggers
Posted on May 28, 2009 | 14 CommentsWhen Santa Ana Councilman Sal Tinajero agreed to speak at tonight’s Com Link meeting I figured he would be in for a rough night with Santa Ana’s “Usual Suspects.” Boy […] -
![Losing elections just plain sucks. There is really no other way to put it. It is a lot of work running for office, and when you don’t win all you […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/paul-lucas-in-dc.jpg "Benny Diaz wins as Paul Lucas gets 7 votes")
Benny Diaz wins as Paul Lucas gets 7 votes
Posted on January 26, 2009 | 7 CommentsLosing elections just plain sucks. There is really no other way to put it. It is a lot of work running for office, and when you don’t win all you […] -
![Orange County is full of (fill in the blank) political geniuses. Here are some examples of some boneheaded stuff I have found on Orange County campaign websites. If you have […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/goofy-04.gif "Moronic Moves on OC Campaign Websites")
Moronic Moves on OC Campaign Websites
Posted on December 1, 2008 | 8 CommentsOrange County is full of (fill in the blank) political geniuses. Here are some examples of some boneheaded stuff I have found on Orange County campaign websites. If you have […] -
![. . . This is the first post of the OC Shadow. My first post is a year’s best column. Feel free to comment if you agree or disagree or […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/shadow-knows.jpg "The Shadow Knows – OC Year’s Best and Worst")
The Shadow Knows – OC Year’s Best and Worst
Posted on November 25, 2008 | 18 Comments. . . This is the first post of the OC Shadow. My first post is a year’s best column. Feel free to comment if you agree or disagree or […]
You know, in these parts, city boy, "Gus" means the late lamented Mayor Gus Ayer. You can try to come…