Mickadeit at the Zoo
Some posts just write themselves. While we certainly don’t see eye to eye on everything, especially politics in Irvine, one has to admire the moxy […]
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Rep. Loretta Sanchez Introduces New Federal Stalking Legislation
“Physical stalking, cyberstalking, and other acts of intimidation are serious crimes that deserve serious consequences,†said Rep. Sanchez. “Unfortunately, existing federal law doesn’t do enough to protect victims and empower prosecutors. My bill would do both by strengthening existing laws to ensure all forms of harassment are taken seriously in the eyes of the law.â€
Some Early Tea Party Humor for the Holiday
A friend sent me this link to a video on CollegeHumor.com; our favorite OC teabaggers should love this. Enjoy.
OC Republican Delegation Says Tough Luck To Unemployed and Troubled Homeowners
UPDATED: “House votes to extend jobless benefits” – On Tuesday, House Democrats revived legislation to extend unemployment benefits after previous legislation failed to pass the Senate. The new House bill, HR 5618, only addresses the unemployment extension. If approved, it would have allowed the more recently-unemployed to continue getting extended benefits and Fed-Ed aid through November. It would be retroactive to May and June.
Jerry Brown Starts to Pull Away in Polls
No surprise that a recent Reuters poll reports Jerry Brown pulling away with a six-point lead over Meg Whitman in California’s gubernatorial race: her detail-free […]
Sacramento lawyer sues Catholic Church leaders for fraud in sex-abuse scandal
From the Sacramento Bee: A Sacramento attorney is trying an unusual tactic in the ongoing litigation over clergy sexual abuse: He is suing California Catholic […]
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 […]
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?