A Slice of Orange

A quick overview of the 7 ballot measures on the California ballot that covers gambling, reproductive rights, flavored tobacco bans, higher taxes to buy electric vehicles, funding arts education in our schools -- and, of course, a question about regulating dialysis clinics. https://ballotpedia.org/2022 ballot measures https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Propositions

The rules of the game matter in elections so today we take a look at the rules of local elections. How someone can win when a majority of voters voted for someone else and whether Anaheim should move their mayor's race to the June primary. We dive into the history of the California Voting Rights Act of 2001, professional plaintiffs who are using lawsuits to get rich, and the pros and cons of distr...

A Slice of Orange covers who's on the ballot for local races in North Orange County. Check out the candidate statements at OCVote.gov https://www.ocvote.gov/candidates/candidate-filing-log-with-statements https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2022/08/status-of-local-races-updated-aug-11/

In this episode, Jodi gives an overview of what to expect on the November ballots. https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections https://ocvote.gov https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2022/08/democratic-party-embargo-of-dodson-for-board-of-equalization-support-is-broken/ https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/S-F-DA-candidate-wanted-in-Nevada-3199867.php

In this episode, Jodi goes over the current results of the June 2022 Election https://electionresults.sos.ca.gov https://politicaldata.com/2022-primary-ballots-returned-tracker/ https://ocvote.gov/results/current-election-results https://ocvote.gov/results/whats-left-to-count https://ocvote.gov/maps/index-test.php#33.6518/-117.7879/10/type=results

As we close out our candidate series for the June 2022 election, we encourage all Orange County voters to visit ocballotguide.com and listen to the episodes with past candidates and ballot recommendations. In this episode, Jodi talks to Rick Foster, candidate for Orange County Assessor. Foster wants to make it easier for first-time homebuyers to realize their dream of ownership, help seniors, vete...

In this episode, Jodi shares information and insight on the candidates of the judicial races for the June 7, 2022 Election. https://ocballotguide.com https://cavotes.org https://ocvote.gov https://voiceofoc.org https://www.ocregister.com https://www.ocweekly.com https://www.orangejuiceblog.com

The series on Judicial Candidates for the June 7th, 2022 Election continues with Superior Court Commissioner Michele Bell. Michele Bell is a commissioner for the Orange County Superior Court, presiding on the Central Panel. Prior to her appointment, she worked for almost fourteen years as a deputy public defender with the Orange County Public Defender’s Office. During her tenure there, Bell held a...

In this episode, Jodi shares how to be an informed voter and explains what's on your ballot for the June 7, 2022 Election, including the three types of electoral rules used to determine the winners and who advances to the November Election. https://ocballotguide.com https://cavotes.org https://ocvote.gov https://voiceofoc.org https://www.ocregister.com https://www.ocweekly.com https://www.orangeju...

In this episode, Jodi shares how to be an informed voter and explains what's on your ballot for the June 7, 2022 Election, including an overview of the candidates as well as her endorsements. https://ocballotguide.com https://www.ocvote.gov https://cavotes.org https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/10/us/hillsdale-college-charter-schools.html https://www.ocregister.com/2022/...

Continuing our judicial candidate series, Jodi talks to OC Superior Court Judge candidate, Ray Brown. Ray Brown is an experienced attorney certified by the State Bar as a specialist in civil trial advocacy with many awards. Many noted his professional demeanor that is perfectly suited for the bench. He approaches the law with reverence and respect. He will serve with humility, impartiality, and de...

On this episode, Jodi speaks about all things you should know about the incoming ballots you'll be receiving! She speaks with Kathy Heard, a redistricting commissioner on the board of education and an educated local politics resource. Listen to learn how you can prepare your vote for the upcoming election!

Dr. Al Mijares was appointed as Orange County superintendent of schools in August 2012 and elected to full terms in 2014 and 2018. He previously served for six years as vice president of the College Board, where he worked to expand the high school-to-university pipeline as part of an effort to promote college readiness and success for all students. Before joining the College Board, Dr. Mijares ser...

Listen as Jodi interviews Marc A. Gibbons, local attorney running for OC Superior Court Judge, Seat 11. was born in Los Angeles and raised in La Mirada. Marc attended Beatitudes of Our Lords Catholic School, Brethren Junior High School, and Servite High School. He was admitted to practice in 2001, eventually opening up his own law office in 2002. He is also a member of the bar of the United States...

In this episode, Jodi speaks with OC Board of Education candidate Sherine Smith. Sherine earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Southern California, a Master of Science in Education Leadership from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from California State University, She has had many jobs in the field of public education, such as deputy superintend...

Paulette attended and received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Redlands in Communicative Disorders as well as a California Lifetime Teaching Credential. She has worked in public schools as a teacher and later as a speech therapist. She is a huge believer that all children deserve a quality education. For years, she has been actively involved both professionally and...

Sunny Park is the first Asian American to serve as Mayor of Buena Park. In addition to serving as mayor, she represents her community on the Orange County Fire Authority and the Southern California Associations of Governments on the Community Economics and Housing Development Committee. She was recently appointed to serve on the Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee for the California League of Ci...

In this episode, Jodi speaks with Kimberly LaSalle, a candidate running for OC Superior Court. Kimberly has appeared before our courts as an attorney for 25 years. Additionally, she has I served our two largest counties as both a Deputy District Attorney and a Deputy Public Defender for almost a decade. After almost a decade of public service in the criminal law arena, Kimberly entered private pra...

Scott Sanders graduated from the University of Wisconsin and Emory University Law School. He is an Assistant Public Defender with the Orange County Public Defender’s Office. He is currently in his 30th years working for the office.

Tony Saavedra is an investigative reporter specializing in legal affairs for the Orange County Register. His work has been recognized by the National Headliner Club, the Associated Press Sports Editors, the California Newspaper Publishers Association, the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association and the Orange County Press Club. His stories have led to the closure of a chain of badly-run group home...

Israel Claustro is a seasoned trial lawyer who has leveraged his unique background, experience and skills to rise to a leadership position within the Orange County District Attorney’s Office – while simultaneously gaining and retaining the goodwill of the criminal justice community – by treating everyone with dignity and respect. Born in the U.S. to immigrant parents with a third grade education f...

Brett Wiseman is a candidate for Orange County Superior Court Judge, Seat 33. Mr. Wiseman is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers with extensive experience in civil litigation handling trial, bench and jury, class actions, arbitration, and before administrative bodies in this state. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of C...

Joe Dane is a Commissioner with the Orange County Superior Court and has been in the criminal division presiding over cases since 2018. He is now running for election to become a Superior Court Judge. Before being sworn in as a Commissioner, Dane was a Deputy District Attorney in both Orange and Tulare County as well as in private practice as a criminal defense attorney.

Understand the background of the redistricting process and how it affects your city. Hear Jodi discuss with Jesse LaTour, Jane Rands, and Adrian Meza.

In this episode, Jodi talks with Jessica Cha who is running for the OC Superior Court Judge Seat #28 this year. Earning her B.A. from the University of California, San Diego, and J.D. from the Syracuse University College of Law, Cha is now a private practice attorney who specializes in family law. With over 15 years of experience, she has helped people and families navigate the legal system noting...