In the wake of the Connecticut school shooting, gun advocates are turning up the heat to suggest if the school’s teachers or principal were armed, they would have been in a position to return fire and possibly prevent the large…
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Beaten at State and Federal Elections, OC Republicans Rejoice in Irvine
by Dan Chmielewski • • 9 Comments
As I snapped photos in the Lobby of Irvine City Hall tonight, someone who recognized me said to me, “Must be hard to be here tonight?” I answered, “Not really, because election day was pretty much a slam dunk for…
Our Picks in Irvine and Tustin
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It is without surprise that we endorse Mayor Sukhee Kang for re-election, Larry Agran to return to the Irvine City Council and commissioner Shiva Farivar to replace Christina Shea on the city council. The progressive majority took control of Irvine…
John Campbell finally meets Beth Krom
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Eight days out from election day, and John Campbell finally has met Beth Krom. No, not that John Campbell. John Campbell, the sixth grader from Irvine. Krom attended the rally for the CanyonView Elementary boy’s and girl’s Harvest Cup soccer…
Scenes from the IPSF Gala
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Tonight’s sold out Irvine Public Schools Foundation Gala was the place to see and be seen in Irvine this Friday night and attracted a big crowd to honor some of the best and brightest to graduate from Irvine’s schools. And yes, Rep.…
Young Democrats Announce Endorsements
by Dan Chmielewski • • 1 Comment
The Orange County Young Democrats yesterday voted to endorse local Democrats who are running for local office. At last night’s endorsement meeting in Orange, dozens of young Democrats and guests from around Orange County gathered to listen to local candidates…
Obama to Address Nation’s School Children on Sept 14; will OC Schools display political backbone this time?
by Dan Chmielewski • • 5 Comments
I’m still considerably mad at IUSD for last year’s lack of political courage. My daughter’s elementary school actually aired the recorded address to schoolchildren by the President three times. My son’s high school didn’t. Select teachers did show it but…
