No matter where you go in OC, local schools and school districts are feeling the pain of hard times. In Capistrano Unified, Coastal South County schools are preparing for $27 million in painful budget cuts. Santa Ana Unified is preparing…
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Fighting Cuts to Education That Will Cost Irvine $18.5 million
by Dan Chmielewski • • 4 Comments
During my term as a legislative action rep for the Sierra Vista Middle School in Irvine, I had the opportunity to work with Wendy Bokota, one of the most dedicated and passionate people I know in the areas of public…
My February 5 Election Endorsements & Election Open Forum
by Andrew Davey • • 4 Comments
OK, it’s starting to get close to Election Day. And as such, I figured now would be a good time to talk with you about how we’re voting. Here at The Liberal OC we have no “editorial board” deciding endorsements,…
What Do YOU Think About Surf City Schools Cracking Down on R-rated Movies?
by Andrew Davey • • 8 Comments
“These teachers are supposed to be us when we’re not there. They’re supposed to be role models. [...] I wanted the opportunity to have the permission sent to me in form of a permission slip.” – Jane Kazor, mother of…
Family of Nataline Sarkisyan Joins Edwards on Campaign Trail
by Heather Pritchard • • 9 Comments
Naline Sarkisyan is unfortunately a name that many of us are familiar with for the wrong reasons. Cigna had denied her request for a liver transplant and many people were outraged by their denial, multiple denials in fact. It became…
CTA Highlights Tinajero The Teacher/Coach
by Sean H. Mill • • 4 Comments
The California Teachers Association shined its spotlight on Santa Ana City Councilmember Sal Tinajero in its latest edition of California Educator magazine. The article focuses on Tinajero’s incredibly successful efforts with Fullerton High School’s Speech & Debate team. Under Tinajero’s tutelage the…
Senator Cedillo’s Holiday Party
by Sean H. Mill • • 2 Comments
    My girlfriend and I had the distinct honor of being State Senator Gil Cedillo’s guests at his holiday party at Cicada Restaurant in downtown Los Angeles Monday evening. Party goers included friends and family of the Senator, L.A. politicos,…
