As Republicans continue to gin up the IRS “scandal” of targeting Tea Party groups for claiming non-profit status on their taxes, some interesting omissions from our friends on the Right. The rash of non-profit applications by Tea Party and Right…
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Where would you have them sleep?
by Chris Prevatt • • 6 Comments
A recent OC Register Editorial asserts that the Homeless Persons Bill of Rights and Fairness Act is “misguided compassion towards the homeless.” To their horror the Bill would grant the homeless new rights in California, including sleeping on sidewalks.
Santa Ana: Chivas Deal is Dead
by Dan Chmielewski • • 25 Comments
Every so often, I’ll venture over to Santa Ana Sentinel, run by Santa Ana artist and part-time Santa Ana College instructor Omar Avalos who pens a blog about Chivas USA for Soccer Newsday. Recently, he’s noted increased marketing of the…
Non Elected Government Officials Having a Bad Day
by Dan Chmielewski • • 2 Comments
The Voice of OC broke two stories yesterday that the County of Orange officially fired Alisa Drakodaidis, Orange County deputy CEO, yesterday and Jill Arthur, an assistant city manager for the City of Santa Ana , has been placed on leave pending an investigation into her alleged behavior following an automobile accident.
A Special Drinking Liberally Event Thursday March 28th
by Chris Prevatt • • Comments Off
We have a special occasion this Thursday (March 28th). Our Favorite bartender, at Memphis at the Santora, Johnny Sampson, is retiring from the field of Beverage Service at Memphis. Johnny has been with us since the beginning of Drinking Liberally Orange County/Santa Ana.
Vigil to mark first day of arguments on same-sex marriage before U.S. Supreme Court
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Orange County supporters of same-sex marriage will hold a candlelight vigil today at the Ronald Reagan Federal Court House in Santa Ana to mark the first day the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments about marriage for same sex couples.
Benavides calls for review of Santa Ana event permits to ensure non-discrimination
by Chris Prevatt • • Comments Off
On Monday, Santa Ana Councilman David Benavides requested that the City Attorney review the current requirements for event permit applicants using public spaces to ensure that there is a requirement that event organizers not discriminate on the basis of any protected status.
