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Two Deadlines Today

August 25, 2010 79

For those readers of Navel Gazing, the updating on our lawsuit against Art Pedroza and the Orange Juice Blog didn’t tell the complete story.  The […]

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Senator Lou Correa: Missing Child Reform Measures Pass Senate

August 25, 2010 1

“Let’s never forget that the loss of innocent children like Amber Dubois are lessons to our society that sexual violent predators are real and they are on the lookout of innocent children to prey on if we let them. I urge Governor Schwarzenegger to sign these three bills and encourage parents in California and across the nation to support legislation that will protect the precious lives of our children.”

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Art Pedroza And The Blog War of HIS Creation

August 25, 2010 20

A recent post and e-mail sent out by Orange Juice blogger and former friend Art Pedroza would have you believe that somehow we all have been engaging in some sort of Blog War over the past year. He tries to spin some story to make readers somehow feel sorry for him and his current woes at the same time trying to claim Dan, Chris and myself are the sole villians in this affair. Below is his “woe is me” e-mail to people trying to somehow instill pity.

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Sanchez: Schwarzenegger balancing budget on the backs of teachers and students

August 25, 2010 0

Once again, the state legislature is showing just how out-of-touch it is with the priorities of millions of California families. In an effort to pay their bills, state lawmakers have decided to withhold billions of dollars in funding for teachers and students. Given the severity and potential impact of these cuts, you would think California’s legislators would redouble their efforts to find another solution. Instead, they are preparing to adjourn at the end of August – without a solvent budget.

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Calvert Challenged on Egregious Use of Taxpayer Mailers During Election Season

August 25, 2010 0

Democratic congressional candidate Bill Hedrick challenged Republican Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-44) to either end his planned egregious abuse of taxpayer-funded Congressional mailers during the weeks leading up to Election Day, or pay taxpayers back the minimum $35,000 in public funds it’ll cost – enough for an average starting salary for a teacher.

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Correa Measure Seeks Transparency in Local Government

August 24, 2010 0

“This reform measure provides “easy access” for the public and the press to know first hand what the compensation and employer costs are for those in the public trust, and those entrusted with the finances of their governmental agency,” said State Senator Lou Correa