The problem is an increasing number of bar patrons getting in their cars intoxicated and driving [...]
But this was always really a media phenomenon of teabaggers [...]
In response to formal requests from legal counsel from the OC Board of Supervisors, the Attorney General's office has responded by advising that the blatant violations of the law be prosecuted by the local DA, who stood silent as Sheriff Carona became such a cancer that federal [...]
So why should we care so much' [...]
It's sad that they haven't linked to a single one of the many pieces that' [...]
Vern Nelson caught up with Jim, and sent this rough transcript to us, which was also posted at Orange Juice.
At Orange County Progressive, we have consistently [...]
There is a vacancy in the Coastal Commission. It is crucial that an environmentally-friendly person be appointed. Gerrie Schipske a council member of Long [...]
The "OC Fair and Event Center Foundation" was registered with the Secretary of State as a corporation on July 21, 2009, [...]
I plan to continue to bring my reusable water container to all council meetings. I have asked the staff to give us Tustin Water in a pitcher for all council meetings, and I am still waiting for that to occur. Why aren't we using Tustin' [...]
One weekend a month for 6 months...
Orange County's first Permaculture Design Certificate Course!
Once a jewel upon the land, filled with orchards rich in fruit year-round, Orange County's landscape has changed dramatically in [...]
The commission showed some amenability to my proposal to reduce the number of petition signatures for initiative/referend um/recall by 25%, but opted to refer the matter to staff for investigation into what other cities have done re tweaking their signature requirements. This will be coming back to the [...]
COAL COUNTRY is a dramatic look at modern coal mining. We get to know working miners along with activists who are battling coal companies in Appalachia. We hear from miners and [...]
It doesn't take too long using Google to find the law that governed the transfer of the surplus Army Air Base in 1958. It's a fairly comprehensive law that provided for sale of surplus property, with discounts or outright gifts if the land was dedicated for public use.
The transfer' [...]
Former State Senator Dick Ackerman has publicly acknowledged that he was up in Sacramento,being paid by the OC Fairgrounds, a state [...]
Residents for Responsible Desalination has lost a most inspiring leader, Dr. Jan Vandersloot, who was a founding board member of R4RD. He passed away on Wednesday, fighting for a better environment to the last moment.
On Wednesday he attended and spoke at a Coastal Commission hearing on the HB [...]
We asked him point-blank whether he was willing to carry a bill to Derail the Sale of the Orange County Fairgrounds [...]
Over the years I've defended Jim Silva against accusations.
Jim is not articulate, and doesn't think on his feet.
But [...]
It's not enough that Righeimer has his own column in the Daily Pilot, and that Peter Buffa spreads disinformation. They need Mickadeit.
Righeimer's part of the Mansoor/Rohrabacher wingnut alliance, and he's trying to' [...]
We weren't invited to her Carlyfornia Dreaming kickoff, but we wouldn't have gone anyway.
But as progressives, folks who are interested in good government and consumer rights, and tired of being ripped off all the time, we're supporting Chuck Devore.
It's not because we agree' [...]
Poseidon has said frequently that taxpayers would not pay a penny to create its water, but the truth [...]
Swine Flue vaccines began last week in Buncomb County and North Carolina shipped 180,000 doses to health clinics around the state. They are the first to have a public H1N1 clinic. State and Federal Centers for Disease Control are asking that health workers distribute the vaccine as quickly as [...]
This became [...]
That's the key sentence in a letter to the City of Costa Mesa from Teresa Bierer, Acting Deputy Director of General Services' [...]
The Fairgrounds [...]
So why are we having to cut bus services? I mean, yes, I understand that right now the State is facing a devastating revenue crisis (spending is not the issue people). But why would we cut a lifeline to actual work for people who can't afford to own and' [...]
The OC [...]
Thanks to the four (4) Coastal Commissioners who voted to uphold the Coastal Act and deny San Diego's dumping of primary sewage. The four honest Commissioners were Sara Wan, Ross Mirkarimi, Mary Shallenberger and Mark Stone.
It's not an issue that San Diego "deserves a waiver", as Bill [...]
You won't hear them noting that this [...]
Beth shines as a beacon for what's best in representative government, with a remarkably clear vision of what representation means.' [...]
Good evening Chair Farley and honorable planning commissioners,
My name is Joe Shaw, I am a former resident of our downtown neighborhood and a former owner of the California Greetings store downtown and a former member of the Downtown BID.
The main problem I [...]
In the next week California has the opportunity to affirm its commitment to a healthier and greener future for Californians. Key legislation is now on the governor's desk that, if signed into law, would reduce global warming pollutants in the state, guarantee access to [...]
On Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 2-4 pm Shipley Nature Center will be introducing The Mystery of Blackbird Pond, a new book about what happened to the pond at the Shipley Nature Center when the water disappeared.
The Mystery of Blackbird Pond tells the story [...]
KPBS has been doing some good reporting on the in-home supportive services cuts that are a result of the latest round of budget cuts. Today they have a report on [...]
Now, in SJC, Councilman Sam Allevato attacks Housing Advisory Commissioner Gila Jones for having an opinion.
Commissioners are "supposed to be supportive of this council," he says. [...]
In a Minute Order released today, Judge David Velasquez in Orange County Superior Court effectively killed the proposed Senior Center in Central Park.
There were rulings on three causes of action. One dealt with the inadequacy of the environmental [...]
It's a 20,000 acre transfer of land from the Irvine Company, widely supported, but with some very reasonable questions about the devil in the details.
Members of the [...]
Four years ago, when he was still just my wingnutty state senator, John Campbell responded to a letter of mine seeking his support in statewide healthcare reform by 