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?

Carlos Bustamante and Claudia Alvarez

Two Santa Ana Council Members face court decisions.

July 26, 2012 5

Santa Ana Council member Carlos Bustamante and Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez are expected to appear in separate Superior Court rooms today. Councilman Carlos Bustamante faces the continuation of his arraignment on sexual assault and false imprisonment charges in criminal court. Alvarez is joining the the suit by city commissioner Max Madrid to require the Santa Ana City Clerk to provide Alvarez with nomination paperwork to seek another term on the City Council.