Lost in Translation?
The biggest non-story in the OC political blogsphere is the defense of Orange Joke bloggers Art Pedroza and Sean Mill that Santa Ana Mayor Pro-Tem […]
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Voice of OC Releases First Poll in OC Sheriff’s Race
Today the Voice of OC released the first of their polls for the June primary election. In this poll, conducted by the Voice of OC/Probolksy Research polling project, Voice of OC reveals not only the ranking of the candidates, but the data behind those results. Sheriff Sandra Hutchens holds a double-digit lead over her closest rival as the June 8 election nears and preparations begin for the final months of the campaign, according to the results of a Voice of OC/Probolsky Research poll released Wednesday.
Nancy Pelosi Heads Speakers at California Democratic Convention
As she has for the past few years, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who started her political career by volunteering for the California Democratic Party (“CDP”), will kick-off the heart of Saturday’s lengthy agenda, to be followed by Sen. Barbara Boxer, who is up for reelection this November.
Vietnamese Government Denies Rep. Loretta Sanchez Visa
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Vietnam, today announced that her visa application was ignored by Vietnam’s government. Rep. Sanchez, who just concluded a Congressional Delegation visit throughout critical parts of Southeast Asia, had hoped to meet with Vietnamese human rights activists and other officials during her trip. Rep. Sanchez has been blocked from visiting the Communist country multiple times during her time in Congress.
U.S. and Russia Sign Arms Reduction Treaty
Last week, President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a historic treaty to reduce nuclear arms between the two superpowers. Fringe commentators like Jack Kelly are already digging at his heels making the ludicrous claim that, “before he [Obama] drives us into bankruptcy, he might get us all killed.” However, some more reasonable Republicans have endorsed the measure.
Planned Parenthood named one of Orange County’s Most Trusted Brands
Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties (PPOSBC) was named one of the top 10 most trustworthy brands in Orange County, according to a survey conducted by OC METRO and The Values Institute at DGWB, a think tank. PPOSBC joined the likes of Disneyland, Trader Joe’s, Chapman University, and In-N-Out Burger in the survey of residents released this month.
Why can’t Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez follow the Brown Act?
At the April 5, 2010 meeting of the Santa Ana City Council, Mayor Miguel Pulido missed the meetingand the gavel fell to Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez. Not only did Alvarez fail to folllow the Brown Act as it relates to public testimony, she also applied her rules arbitrarily on some speakers and not others.
Hillary Clinton for the Supreme Court
There’s a lot of name dropping over who will be President Obama’s next Supreme Court Justice. I think the perfect candidate is Secretary of State […]
John Leos For Anaheim City Council Kick Off Event A Success
John Leos spoke of how his father’s hard work as a cement mason made it possible for him live in a good neighborhood and attend fine Anaheim schools, which in turn nurtured his desire to serve his country and community. His unique perspective, being 4th generation American through his great-grandparents, and 1st generation through his parents, and his work and experience in resolving issues at the county level, gives him, he said, an appreciation of the need to work with both sides of the aisle to effectively resolve issues and avoid gridlock.