Rep. John Campbell subject of ethics probe
HT to OC Weekly, but The Hill newspaper is reporting that OC Congressman John Campbell is the subject of a House ethics probe that focuses on […]
Santa Ana
Planning Commission Approves OBP Changes
Sad that the city would just cast aside the will of the voters to allow tax payer dollars to be used to bail out Mike Harrah.
John Moorlach – The very definition of HUBRIS
At yesterday’s Orange County budget hearings 2nd District Supervisor John Moorlach just couldn’t seem to get away from his blaming of public employee pensions, particularly the 3% at 50 pension benefit for public safety members, for the budget woes of the county. While this is the same old tune from Mr. Chicken Little, the fact that he has no problem making facts up as he goes along trying to demonstrate his point is the very definition of hubris.
Note from Assemblyman Solorio on the State Budget
Assemblyman Solorio touts Assembly Budget proposal for its emphasis on jobs and protecting school funding. “The only way to get our economy to truly recover is to immediately address the jobs issue,” said Assemblyman Solorio. “The California Jobs Budget protects and creates jobs, while repaying our obligations to schools and local governments.”
County Budget Hearings and Shawn Nelson
“CEO staff briefed Mr. Nelson and a member of his staff on the budget late last week and offered to be available for any follow-up questions they might have,” County Spokesman Howard Sutter said. “He has also been provided with the same budget books and summaries as received by the offices of the four current Board members.”
Van Tran, a NRCC Contender without the right stuff.
For a small “g” government Republican Van Tran sure puts an interesting spin on things. He tries to paint Congresswoman Sanchez as an ineffective member of Congress while ignoring his own dismal record of doing absolutely nothing for his Assembly district. Even on his own campaign website Van Tran cannot point to one single accomplishment that he can be credited with for his time in the Assembly.
Gall in the Family: The Growing Rift Within the Religious Right over LGBT Equality
Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, together with the Orange County Equality Coalition (OCEC), is proud to welcome Hans Johnson to Orange County. Hans will be speaking on Gall in the Family: The Growing Rift Within the Religious Right over LGBT Equality.
Local Groups Plan Conference to challenge Ex-Gay Gathering
The conference, titled “it’s not a chOiCe – Challenging The Lies of The Ex-Gay Movement,†will be held Saturday, June 19, at Irvine United Congregational Church (IUCC). The program will feature Michael Bussee, a co-founder of Exodus International and now outspoken critic of the organization. In addition to highlighting the damage that ex-gay therapy can do, there will be speakers which present viewpoints of homosexuality from faith, family, and scientific perspectives.
OCYD Clinton Awards a Success
On Saturday, the Orange County Young Democrats hosted their annual William Jefferson Clinton Awards Luncheon in Irvine. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez, State Senator […]