California Democratic Party Takes Positions on Ballot Initiatives

July 30, 2012 0

This weekend delegates to the Executive Board of the California Democratic Party met in Anaheim, in part, to determine party positions on the November 6th General Election ballot initiatives. Our own John Hanna, a Rancho Community College District Trustee, co-chairs the Resolutions Committee which guides the decision-making process on party resolutions and state-wide ballot measures.

Redacted: County Releases Drakodaidis Complaint Letter

July 30, 2012 1

On Friday Afternoon, Orange County officials released a redacted version of the complaint letter filed by the attorney representing Deputy CEO Alisa Drakodaidis. The letter is the subject of a public records lawsuit filed on behalf of the Voice of OC by attorneys from Californian’s Aware earlier this month demanding the release of the letter.

100 Days to Keep America Moving Forward

July 29, 2012 2

When you become involved in the election process in your community, you get the opportunity to meet new friends and share your stories with your neighbors. It’s exciting to share why you support President Barack Obama and why it is so important to our future that the policies and vision of the Obama administration continue to move us FORWARD.

Judge Drops House on Claudia Alvarez and her Term Limit Challenge

July 28, 2012 14

Yesterday was a good day for the voters of Santa Ana. Superior Court Judge Charles Margines ruled against Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem/Councilwoman Claudia Alvarez and her front-man and Max Madrid in their attempt to subvert the will of the voters and allow her to seek two more terms on the Santa Ana City Council.

Eastman’s Remarks: The Hive-mind of the Mother Colony

July 27, 2012 19

In an email to the residents of the central Anaheim neighborhood known as the Colony, Anaheim Councilwoman Eastman wrote Tuesday night; “In spite of how it happened, it was a big time win for all who opposed seeing that placed on the November ballot, Tonight we celebrate a win with no shots fired!”

Obama for America Releases New Television Ad: “I Believe”

July 27, 2012 2

Obama for America released a new television advertisement today titled “I Believe.” President Obama believes the only way to create an economy built to last is to build it from the middle out — where hard work pays off, responsibility is rewarded, and everyone gets a fair shot. And that’s why he will continue to fight for the middle-class because America prospers when everyone succeeds.

OC CEO Tom Mauk Resigns

July 26, 2012 4

Following a third closed session meeting to discuss the employment status of Orange County CEO Tom Mauk in the wake of mishandled Carlos Bustamante sexual […]

Colorado Shooting: Time to Tax Bullets?

July 26, 2012 12

Second Amendment enthusiasts decried politicizing the Aurora, Colorado movie theater shooting, lamenting if there was someone in the theater who was armed, they could have taken the gunman out. That’s a big assumption in a darkened theater, and what it they hit an innocent bystander while returning fire?