What Blog War?
 Art Pedroza has declared an end to the Orange County blogs wars and made himself a martyr to the cause. While it’s all great […]
Month: June 2010
Sanchez: “I’m siding with Orange County families not Wall St. firms”
“As we rebuild Orange County’s economy, we must put in place common-sense rules to ensure Wall Street and the Big Banks never again gamble with our money and our future,†said Rep. Sanchez. “Wall Street firms may be bouncing back, but Californians continue to suffer from the consequences of their actions. This bill is about whose side you’re on, and I’m on the side of working families.â€
Is the Santa Ana City Clerk Michele Martinez’s Campaign Treasurer?
I receieved an e-mail announcing Councilwoman Michele Martinez’ last minute push to raise money before the deadline, which is today, and also announcing her upcoming event next week. You can read the flier . Notice anything wrong?
Rep John Bohner UNPLUGGED and UNHINGED
House GOP Minority Leader John Bohner spoke recently with the Pittsburgh Tribune Review Editorial Board and laid out the GOP case for why they should […]
Irvine Approves New City Budget
This came in from Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang this morning. It’s a responsible budget that draws on the city’s rainy day fund while holding costs […]
Rep. Loretta Sanchez calls on state to release Orange County’s fair share of forclosure-prevention funds
“One of the saddest consequences of the recession has been the foreclosure crisis, which continues to affect the entire Orange County community,†said Rep. Sanchez. “The California Housing Financing Agency needs to hear how badly we’re hurting before it decides how to distribute millions in federal funding. I hope this letter will get Orange County families their fair share.â€
Supervisors approve 2010-2011 county budget
The new budget includes 36 fewer employee positions than in FY 09-10, continuing a trend that has resulted in a decrease of more than 1,000 County employee positions since FY 07-08. In recognition of the impact of the continuing economic downturn on the County, the Board of Supervisors also extended through December 16, 2010 a resolution authorizing elected officials to contribute five percent of their salary to the County and extended a 5% pay reduction for County executive managers.
The November propositions
Calitics is reporting that Debra Bowen’s office has numbered the 10 propositions that will be on the November ballot. You can read their brief analysis […]
New Indictment For Tan Nguyen
The river of trouble for the 2006 GOP nominee in the 47th Congressional district, Tan Nguyen, is getting deeper. New charges have been filed by federal […]