Santa Ana Political Chismes, 7/29 edition
I was going to wait a week for the next Santa Ana Political Chismes column, but I have some more Chismes and they need to get posted now, so here…
Santa Ana Political Chismes
Back in the day I used to publish a regular column over at the Orange Juice blog called "Santa Ana Political Chismes." It was hugely popular so we are bringing…
Council members Martinez and Benavides to host a city manager forum on 7/28
Santa Ana Council Members Michele Martinez and David Benavides are going to host a community forum on Thursday, July 28, from 6 pm to 8 pm, at the Southwest Senior…
Three Democratic events in the O.C. this Wednesday, July 27
FSCNPX2863WQ If you are a Democrat, there is a lot going on this Wednesday, July 17, here in Orange County, including: Wednesday, July 27, 6-8:30pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of…
ESPN says that Mexican soccer fans are the best sports fans in the U.S.A.
Fans of the Mexican National Soccer Team, known as "El Tri," are the best sports fans in the U.S.A., according to a new column in ESPN Magazine. These fans travel…
Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America to meet in Santa Ana on July 26
The Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America is meeting on Tuesday, July 26, at 7pm, in Santa Ana, at the Marie Callenders located at 1821 N. Grand. Come join the Patrick Henry Democratic…
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Why didn’t Supervisor Nguyen submit a redistricting plan proposal?
The Voice of OC blog reported this week that "Supervisor Janet Nguyen's hopes of changing draft maps of proposed new supervisorial districts were blocked Friday by aides of her colleagues,…
Santa Ana anti-soccer Klan of Usual Suspects rally tonight
Few folks today remember that the KKK was big in Santa Ana back in the late 1800's. But they were - in fact a fellow named Dr. Henry William Head…
O.C. Redistricting Committee meeting set for Friday, July 22, at 9 am
A Special Meeting of the Orange County Redistricting Committee will convene on Friday, July 22,2011 at 9:00 a.m., in Commission Hearing Room, First Floor, Hall of Administration, 333 W. Santa…
New Santa Ana’s editor, Art Pedroza, joins the Democratic Party
Santa Ana is dominated by voters registered with the Democratic Party - and it has gotten worse for the Republican Party over the past few years. Take a look, for…
Are O.C.’s political blogs still a force to be reckoned with?
Are Orange County’s political blogs still a potent force in local politics? Some of them have apparently already peaked and are now headed downhill, while others are continuing to develop…
Usual Suspects use the courts to force a new One Broadway Plaza election
A Superior court judge has sided with Santa Ana's Usual Suspects, derailing the One Broadway Project development and forcing its developer, Mike Harrah, to return to the ballot box, according…
Amezcua’s old pal Ojeda, of the Mexican Mafia, gets busted again
A chill must have gone up failed Santa Ana Mayoral candidate Alfredo Amezcua's spine this morning when he cracked open the newspaper and found out that "Federal and state authorities charged…
Rep. Sanchez welcomes Viet activist Tran Khai Thanh Thuy to D.C.
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825 REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ WELCOMES ACTIVIST TRAN KHAI THANH THUY…
Is it time for ward-specific City Council elections in Santa Ana?
Did you know that Santa Ana City Council elections are conducted on a citywide basis, but you have to live in the ward that you are running for? That's odd,…