Shame on the Flash Report
…and contributor Jim Lacy for a post titled “Boxer Apologizes for Racist Comments.” The post references racist comments directed by boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., who […]
Santa Ana
Voices From Street Corners – Vol. 3
As I drove around town this week, I admit I became a bit self-centered. When one worries about their own predicament, one forgets about all that is going on around them and forgets. I then remembered Elie Weitzel’s admonition to us all to “….to give meaning to life and in doing so to overcome the passive, indifferent life.” As I noticed people who continue to hold up signs, I wonder what else could be done.
Leos Gets Another High Profile Democrat Endorsement – Retired Senator Joe Dunn
“At the end of the day, we all want a community we are proud to call home. When it comes to keeping our neighborhoods safe and clean, there’s no one more than John that I trust to do the job,†stated retired State Senator Joe Dunn whose former district included the City of Anaheim.
Jerry Brown releases his first TV campaign ad
At Saturday’s OC Labor Day Celebration in Santa Ana Attorney General Jerry Brown complained; “More people have seen me in a Meg Whitman ad than have seen me in my ads.†But Brown promised the more than 1,000 labor union members, their families, and supporters, “we have the fire power to deliver the truth to the people of California.â€
Around Town In South County
Children have begun to go back to school. Some have already started school and some will begin a bit later on this week. I went out around town on Saturday and drove out to the Great Park. I had been driving by it for years and never actually took the time to go back in to check it out. I finally decided to go out with my Son to check it out.
Anaheim Commissioner John Santoianni Gets OC Democratic Party Endorsement
Anaheim Commissioner John Santoianni received the endorsement of the Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) for his bid for a seat on the Anaheim City […]
More than 1000 turn out for OC Labor Federation event to see Jerry Brown
“This campaign is about you, and your neighbors, and your friends. I don’t think you want to see an election that is all about who can buy the most ads,” Brown proclaimed. “It’s really about who cares the most about California; who understands California; and who can unite the very angry and disparate elements that currently make up our state. It’s about building the common base that brings strength to California.”
History: The Labor Movement and Labor Day
The Labor Movement has fought tremendously to protect workers over the years. Among other achievements, labor has led the struggle to end child labor, establish the eight-hour work day and paid overtime, secure guaranteed minimum wage, fight for the weekend, secure unemployment insurance, and establish the legal right of workers to form unions and collectively bargain for benefits. But not many Americans are not fully aware of the history behind Labor Day itself.
State Assemblyman Jose Solorio Endorses John Leos for Anaheim City Council
State Assemblyman Jose Solorio has endorsed Anaheim City Council candidate John Leos for this November’s election. Assemblyman Solorio has served the 69th Assembly District since 2006. He has previously served as a council member for the city of Santa Ana.