You might be surprised what sort of low-lives would crave a quarter mil job with no professional qualifications and no…
That would just spark even more corruption and only allow independently wealthy people to run and win.
SB 249? It got killed via suspense file in assembly appropriations. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB249
Without commenting on your specific stats, I would say that is an excellent question. Maybe you should be a Supervisor.…
Criticizing past elected trustees of the Orange County Board of Supervisors reflects not only their leadership weaknesses but also flaws…
Can someone explain why there are 1 county worker for every 160+ citizens that doesn’t include state, federal, cities plus…
Given how significant this would be in addressing MAGA misbehavior, one would think that Newsom should sign it. What's the…
I'm leaning toward the concept of making the Board, de facto part time by cutting Supervisor's salaries by two-thirds and…
By the way, on the County Board of Education - they have almost no authority over anything and have been…
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![Last minute one-flew-over-the-transom thing, but these DPOC Flag Day events can be historic. Two years ago was where Vern and Greg met Diana Lee Carey, learned about the 405 toll […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/american-flag-with-eagle-115x115.jpg "Democrats’ Flag Day Celebration in Orange, noon to 3 today! Vern will be pounding the piano keys…")
Democrats’ Flag Day Celebration in Orange, noon to 3 today! Vern will be pounding the piano keys…
Posted on June 14, 2014 | 14 CommentsLast minute one-flew-over-the-transom thing, but these DPOC Flag Day events can be historic. Two years ago was where Vern and Greg met Diana Lee Carey, learned about the 405 toll […] -
![SHORT VERSION Vern here. Greg obviously put a lot of thought and research into this guide, and on the races I’m familiar with I MOSTLY agree with him. And in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/votebox-115x115.jpg "The Orange Juice June 2014 Primary Voter’s Guide!")
The Orange Juice June 2014 Primary Voter’s Guide!
Posted on May 19, 2014 | 80 CommentsSHORT VERSION Vern here. Greg obviously put a lot of thought and research into this guide, and on the races I’m familiar with I MOSTLY agree with him. And in […] -
![“… he slipped into the first shadows trying to hide a shame which was in the public domain and which everyone commented upon on the street, it gave birth to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/gabriel-garcia-marquez-115x115.jpg "One Hundred Years of Weekend Open Thread … and Bumblebee Boogie.")
One Hundred Years of Weekend Open Thread … and Bumblebee Boogie.
Posted on April 18, 2014 | 15 Comments“… he slipped into the first shadows trying to hide a shame which was in the public domain and which everyone commented upon on the street, it gave birth to […] -
![First, Ricardo wants to remind us all that it’s Cesar Chavez’ birthday Sunday, and in order to have a proper birthday fiesta for the beloved civil rights icon, he thinks […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/cesar-impeach-115x115.png "Weekend Open Thread: Cesar Chavez’ Birthday, Impeach Obama Rally, and Hallelujah!")
Weekend Open Thread: Cesar Chavez’ Birthday, Impeach Obama Rally, and Hallelujah!
Posted on March 29, 2014 | 70 CommentsFirst, Ricardo wants to remind us all that it’s Cesar Chavez’ birthday Sunday, and in order to have a proper birthday fiesta for the beloved civil rights icon, he thinks […] -
![Diamond: I previously covered the Irvine Council’s vote on that city’s hosting a veterans cemetery. Now let’s review the glorious details at our weekend leisure. Here’s how. Go to this page hosted […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/irvine-vern-devil-115x115.png "Weekend Open Thread: Veterans Cemetery Debate, and the Devil Went Down to Georgia!")
Weekend Open Thread: Veterans Cemetery Debate, and the Devil Went Down to Georgia!
Posted on March 14, 2014 | 15 CommentsDiamond: I previously covered the Irvine Council’s vote on that city’s hosting a veterans cemetery. Now let’s review the glorious details at our weekend leisure. Here’s how. Go to this page hosted […] -
![Oh whoops, DAMN. Did I mis-type “stories” as “sorties?” Well, you know what, that’s okay! Because “sortie” is a military term meaning a “sudden issuing of troops against the enemy […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/american-revolution-sortie-e1388114330493.jpg "The Orange Juice’s Top Sorties of 2013 – and a few new items for our VICTORY list!")
The Orange Juice’s Top Sorties of 2013 – and a few new items for our VICTORY list!
Posted on December 31, 2013 | 10 CommentsOh whoops, DAMN. Did I mis-type “stories” as “sorties?” Well, you know what, that’s okay! Because “sortie” is a military term meaning a “sudden issuing of troops against the enemy […] -
![Okay, ordinarily I wouldn’t write a story about an upcoming concert of mine, except that it just turns out – serendipitously! – to have more to do with some of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cri-cri-gabilondo-soler-115x115.jpg "Cri-Cri, Mexican Independence Day, and Vern’s Sept. 15 Concert")
Cri-Cri, Mexican Independence Day, and Vern’s Sept. 15 Concert
Posted on September 11, 2013 | 4 CommentsOkay, ordinarily I wouldn’t write a story about an upcoming concert of mine, except that it just turns out – serendipitously! – to have more to do with some of […] -
![“Whether through Gaiety, Inability, Circumstance or Choice, you declined to add to our species’ population, we Mothers and Fathers salute you!” Yes, it seems like only last week that this […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Non-Breeder-Families-115x115.jpg "NON-BREEDER’S DAY takes America by storm! Concert Sunday afternoon!")
NON-BREEDER’S DAY takes America by storm! Concert Sunday afternoon!
Posted on July 17, 2013 | 14 Comments“Whether through Gaiety, Inability, Circumstance or Choice, you declined to add to our species’ population, we Mothers and Fathers salute you!” Yes, it seems like only last week that this […] -
![. Tomorrow, Saturday, June 15, Orange County’s 72nd Assembly District Alliance will celebrate this year’s Flag Day at the Teamsters 952 Hall in Orange. [This will be held at noon; […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Daifullah-something1-e1371267838966.png "OC Democrats introduce Nagi Daifullah Social Justice Award for Flag Day – UPDATED by the Rude Pundit!")
OC Democrats introduce Nagi Daifullah Social Justice Award for Flag Day – UPDATED by the Rude Pundit!
Posted on June 14, 2013 | 10 Comments. Tomorrow, Saturday, June 15, Orange County’s 72nd Assembly District Alliance will celebrate this year’s Flag Day at the Teamsters 952 Hall in Orange. [This will be held at noon; […] -
![. Enough already! Enough of a few, spoiled, rich, well-connected Newport Beach residents – and no it’s not everyone in Newport, or even most of you, I know it’s just […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hb-bonfire-cropped-115x115.jpg "Can we save Huntington Beach’s fabled Bonfires from Bureaucrat Pinheads and Newport NIMBYs?")
Can we save Huntington Beach’s fabled Bonfires from Bureaucrat Pinheads and Newport NIMBYs?
Posted on April 26, 2013 | 64 Comments. Enough already! Enough of a few, spoiled, rich, well-connected Newport Beach residents – and no it’s not everyone in Newport, or even most of you, I know it’s just […] -
![Gooooood morning Neverland! And happy 2013! There are a LOT of movies to get through, so let’s get one out of the way to limber up! “Okay get this! Going… for […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/synthian-115x115.jpg "BOO! (the one-word movie reviews of Synthian Sharp) – Award Season 2012 + 2013 Preview!")
BOO! (the one-word movie reviews of Synthian Sharp) – Award Season 2012 + 2013 Preview!
Posted on January 1, 2013 | 6 CommentsGooooood morning Neverland! And happy 2013! There are a LOT of movies to get through, so let’s get one out of the way to limber up! “Okay get this! Going… for […] -
![. First I’ll name the stories that I’m NOT counting, as our most-read of the year, and why. For one thing I don’t believe ten thousand people clicked on MY […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/new-year-fireworks-115x115.jpg "“Brilliant. Scabrous. Irreplaceable” – The Orange Juice’s Top Stories of 2012.")
“Brilliant. Scabrous. Irreplaceable” – The Orange Juice’s Top Stories of 2012.
Posted on December 31, 2012 | 6 Comments. First I’ll name the stories that I’m NOT counting, as our most-read of the year, and why. For one thing I don’t believe ten thousand people clicked on MY […] -
![. . . So, I don’t remember if I mentioned this here, but a couple weeks ago I got an e-mail from fabled “anonymous” OC blogger Joe Hill. And, at […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/joe-hill-115x115.jpg "Introducing our newest blogger – Joe Hill!")
Introducing our newest blogger – Joe Hill!
Posted on November 30, 2012 | 36 Comments. . . So, I don’t remember if I mentioned this here, but a couple weeks ago I got an e-mail from fabled “anonymous” OC blogger Joe Hill. And, at […] -
![. What do you think about all these political candidates this year who are trying so hard, with varying degrees of success or failure, to put off their embarrassing civil […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tim-ryan-mimi-walters-115x115.jpg "Meet Huntington Beach’s Tim “Make mine a double” Ryan.")
Meet Huntington Beach’s Tim “Make mine a double” Ryan.
Posted on October 2, 2012 | 11 Comments. What do you think about all these political candidates this year who are trying so hard, with varying degrees of success or failure, to put off their embarrassing civil […]
If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…