Pretty perfect storm for Mamdani honestly. He ran a fantastic campaign but also benefitted from everything that could've gone right…
Yeah, I remember being snarky about that when he broke with Tony, asking if he became Jewish once again.
He was a Jew. He changed to appease Rackackaus (?). Way back Wednesday machine https://www.ocweekly.com/todd-spitzer-keeps-digging-6414361/
Warriors come out to play. Cudahy vice mayor summons local street gangs to hit the streets and protect their turf…
Barranco’s son Alejandro told Jacob Soboroff, Julia Ainsley, and Suzanne Gamboa of NBC News that his father is being held…
There are no 'white supremacist' gangs committing violent street crimes, despite your fantasies about it -- these measures targeted mestizos…
Cuomo had universal name recognition and a $25 million PAC. Mamdani is a 33-year-old Muslim socialist!
Yo! I don't think either of us are making a NYC Mayor piece - I'd forgotten that Dem Primary was…
Narciso? IHOP? The IHOP is a Den of illegal trafficking? That's crazy.
redevelopment agencies Archive
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![Norby at the Orangethorpe-Harbor Starbucks. His eye is looking better, but he still sees occasional light flashes. “Permanent War is not a viable way of life, whether abroad or at […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/norby-at-starbux-115x115.jpg "The Exoneration of Chris Norby.")
The Exoneration of Chris Norby.
Posted on May 16, 2014 | 28 CommentsNorby at the Orangethorpe-Harbor Starbucks. His eye is looking better, but he still sees occasional light flashes. “Permanent War is not a viable way of life, whether abroad or at […] -
![With a proposed November ballot initiative originating in Orange County to reestablish redevelopment agencies gaining steam, it is important to consider the widespread political failures and mismanagement that led to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/popped-orange-balloon-115x115.jpg "Another Major Financial Blow to The City of Irvine")
Another Major Financial Blow to The City of Irvine
Posted on April 9, 2014 | 4 CommentsWith a proposed November ballot initiative originating in Orange County to reestablish redevelopment agencies gaining steam, it is important to consider the widespread political failures and mismanagement that led to […] -
![. You probably already know that the Orange Juice’s own fabled hell-raising liberal/Occupy blogger, Greg Diamond, is running for state Senate up in the north-OC District 29, which includes the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/diamond-and-huff1-115x115.jpg "Our own Greg Diamond takes on RINO Senate Minority Leader Bob Huff!")
Our own Greg Diamond takes on RINO Senate Minority Leader Bob Huff!
Posted on May 8, 2012 | 24 Comments. You probably already know that the Orange Juice’s own fabled hell-raising liberal/Occupy blogger, Greg Diamond, is running for state Senate up in the north-OC District 29, which includes the […] -
![A few interesting things that happened in the OC, around the same time as President Obama’s very encouraging Occupy-influenced State of the Union Address: Worst Public Administrator Ever (John S […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/williams-mansoor-perez-115x115.jpg "Is the OC’s tumor John Williams leaving or not? Carlson out in AD-74; and Loretta backs Julio!")
Is the OC’s tumor John Williams leaving or not? Carlson out in AD-74; and Loretta backs Julio!
Posted on January 26, 2012 | 42 CommentsA few interesting things that happened in the OC, around the same time as President Obama’s very encouraging Occupy-influenced State of the Union Address: Worst Public Administrator Ever (John S […] -
![. . . All redevelopment agencies in CA officially abolished. What a surprise Christmas gift from our Supreme Court, especially when they voted unanimously (7-0) to uphold AB X 1- […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ca-rda-115x115.jpg "California Supreme Court ruling abolishes Redevelopment Agencies!")
California Supreme Court ruling abolishes Redevelopment Agencies!
Posted on December 29, 2011 | 8 Comments. . . All redevelopment agencies in CA officially abolished. What a surprise Christmas gift from our Supreme Court, especially when they voted unanimously (7-0) to uphold AB X 1- […] -
![. . . “But… but… we got a majority of our colleagues to go along with this thing!” protest the lawmakers. “Do you know how much work, how much […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/brown-3-senators-veto-115x115.png "OC Senator Fail: Harman and Correa get rightly vetoed; RDA-loving Repug Bob Huff wins coveted award from liberal League of California Cities")
OC Senator Fail: Harman and Correa get rightly vetoed; RDA-loving Repug Bob Huff wins coveted award from liberal League of California Cities
Posted on September 24, 2011 | 18 Comments. . . “But… but… we got a majority of our colleagues to go along with this thing!” protest the lawmakers. “Do you know how much work, how much […] -
![. . . Assemblyman Don “Spanky” Wagner, R-Irvine, at left. The unfortunate nickname, which I did not invent, refers to his unflagging advocacy for corporal punishment at home and in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Spanky-Furutami-fight.bmp "This week’s great OC videos: Spanky vs. the Sopranos, and Laguna Woods Stoners! (UPDATED with great NORBY vid)")
This week’s great OC videos: Spanky vs. the Sopranos, and Laguna Woods Stoners! (UPDATED with great NORBY vid)
Posted on June 19, 2011 | 16 Comments. . . Assemblyman Don “Spanky” Wagner, R-Irvine, at left. The unfortunate nickname, which I did not invent, refers to his unflagging advocacy for corporal punishment at home and in […] -
![. . . . . While we continue to lobby Republicans to eradicate redevelopment agencies in our state, CRA/LA has supported AB1250, a new Bill sponsored by Assembly Member Luis […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/MORR1.jpg "Flaws in AB1250 Assemblyman Luis Alejo’s AB1250 redevelopment reform")
Flaws in AB1250 Assemblyman Luis Alejo’s AB1250 redevelopment reform
Posted on June 3, 2011 | 4 Comments. . . . . While we continue to lobby Republicans to eradicate redevelopment agencies in our state, CRA/LA has supported AB1250, a new Bill sponsored by Assembly Member Luis […] -
![Those of us in the trenches fighting redevleopment agency abuses for the past two decades are not taking the summer off . Following is our latest effort to press […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/carda.jpg "Challenging Republicans to derail redevelopment agencies")
Challenging Republicans to derail redevelopment agencies
Posted on May 24, 2011 | 7 CommentsThose of us in the trenches fighting redevleopment agency abuses for the past two decades are not taking the summer off . Following is our latest effort to press […] -
![. . . Hey independents! Just offhand, which of these two major Parties are you more inclined to support? I mean, granted all humans and groups of humans will eventually […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/mel-kiwi-animal-noises-155x155.jpg "Two Contrasting Parties, and a remarkable Kiwi Girl!")
Two Contrasting Parties, and a remarkable Kiwi Girl!
Posted on May 4, 2011 | 6 Comments. . . Hey independents! Just offhand, which of these two major Parties are you more inclined to support? I mean, granted all humans and groups of humans will eventually […] -
![. . . . . One of the tricks used by redevelopment agencies across this nation is to bypass the Fifth Amendment requirement of “just compensation” by shifting to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/eminent-114x155.jpg "It’s time to spruce up our homes!")
It’s time to spruce up our homes!
Posted on April 19, 2011 | 4 Comments. . . . . One of the tricks used by redevelopment agencies across this nation is to bypass the Fifth Amendment requirement of “just compensation” by shifting to […] -
![. . . I was pleased to read over the weekend that Governor Brown, exasperated with the intransigence of Sacramento’s useless Republicans (who have strung him along with faux-negotiations just […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/jerry-cropped-155x155.jpg "Looking forward to the Governor’s OC visit – What brave Republican will take him on?")
Looking forward to the Governor’s OC visit – What brave Republican will take him on?
Posted on April 6, 2011 | 17 Comments. . . I was pleased to read over the weekend that Governor Brown, exasperated with the intransigence of Sacramento’s useless Republicans (who have strung him along with faux-negotiations just […] -
![. . . As we await the outcome of our state budget debate, and the status of our states 400 plus redevelopment agencies, let me remind you of our next […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/unicycle-clown.jpg "Update on redevelopment agencies MORR/CURE conference April 9th")
Update on redevelopment agencies MORR/CURE conference April 9th
Posted on March 28, 2011 | No Comments. . . As we await the outcome of our state budget debate, and the status of our states 400 plus redevelopment agencies, let me remind you of our next […] -
![. . . . . As I lobby for Republican Assembly and Senate Members to shut down CA redevelopment agencies, a property rights colleague/attorney shared some related insight this morning that warrants […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/doggy-congo-155x155.jpg "Prop 22, Redevelopment Agencies & Pension Reform")
Prop 22, Redevelopment Agencies & Pension Reform
Posted on March 25, 2011 | 12 Comments. . . . . As I lobby for Republican Assembly and Senate Members to shut down CA redevelopment agencies, a property rights colleague/attorney shared some related insight this morning that warrants […]
Santa Ana postpones state of the city presentation because of safety concerns. https://www.ocregister.com/2025/06/25/santa-ana-state-of-the-city-postponed-amid-safety-concerns/amp/