OC Young Democrats Taking The Leadership Stage

May 11, 2011 8

Orange County Young Democrats have taken action to support workers in Costa Mesa. “The attack on public worker unions in Costa Mesa is a direct threat to Orange County young workers, families, and our community at large.”

Orange County Fairgrounds: Future Still In Play

May 10, 2011 0

From the Voice of OC – While the drama of the Orange County Fairgrounds sale arrives at a Santa Ana courtroom on Friday, Sacramento leaders will have a unique chance earlier in the week to vote on the future of the iconic property.

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A Not So Red County….

May 9, 2011 0

According to a new report from the Rose Institute for Local and State Government at Claremont McKenna College, the iron grip Republicans have had on […]

Redistricting Hearing: A lesson in Democracy

May 9, 2011 1

I guess I suspected a bunch of people who had already made up their minds to be sitting on the Dias. I expected the room to be about as empty as a city Council meeting towards its end as well. To say the least, what I saw on Friday night at the Orange County Public Hearing for the California Citizens Redistricting Commission exceeded my expectations, in a good way.

Costa Mesa: Sometimes little things reveal hidden truths

May 9, 2011 2

I’m not sure that pointing out the excess of ceremonial badges is a distraction from the budget issues facing Costa Mesa. Rather, it seems to focus a “ruby” red laser on the arrogance and privileged attitude of these so called budget eagles. And given Mensinger’s personal record of allegedly throwing his weight and Reserve Sheriff’s Badge around…