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The Total Buzz blog has released a list of the finalists to replace disgraced former O.C. Sheriff Mike Carona. Here is the list that Total Buzz published:

They are Glendale Police Chief Randy Adams, OC Acting Sheriff Jack Anderson, Salt Lake County Undersheriff Beau Babka, San Bernardino County Undersheriff Richard Beemer, retired OC Sheriff’s Lt. Bill Hunt, Anaheim PD Deputy Chief Craig Hunter, retired LA County Sheriff’s Division Chief Sandra Hutchens, LA Sheriff’s Commander Ralph Martin, and Santa Ana Police Chief Paul Walters.

I am glad they put Walters last. That's about where he should be. I also don't think Bill Hunt has a chance in Hell, not after the way his campaign adviser Tim Whitacre went after Supervisor Janet Nguyen when she recently sought the OC GOP endorsement. For Whitacre to go after an incumbent Supervisor while his buddy Hunt needed her support was beyond retarded. Once again Whitacre destroyed Hunt's chances of being our next Sheriff.

As for the other candidates, I think Anderson has been doing a fine job as our interim Sheriff, but I also think it would be a good idea to bring in new blood to the department. I would prefer to see an outsider get the job so the heads at the OC Sheriff's Department can start rolling. The corruption in that department is astounding. Already many of Carona's handpicked assistants have had to resign in shame.

That said, I think Ralph Martin (pictured above) would be a terrific Sheriff for Orange County. He has far more experience than most of the others on the list and he has worked in a much larger department than most of the other candidates. He has my full endorsement and I hope he gets the job.

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I received notice yesterday that the Orange County Business Council has decided to endorse Supervisors Bill Campbell and Janet Nguyen for reelection. See the press release below for the details. Congratulations to both Campbell and Nguyen on receiving this important endorsement.

Orange County Business Council Endorses Supervisors Bill Campbell and Janet Nguyen for Re-election

IRVINE, CA — The Orange County Business Council (OCBC), the voice of business for the county, has endorsed Orange County Supervisors Bill Campbell and Janet Nguyen for re-election on June 3. OCBC reviewed the records of both Supervisors Nguyen and Campbell and found them solid advocates of the Business Council’s key initiatives to enhance infrastructure investment, increase supply of workforce housing and promote solid education programs to ensure a skilled 21st century workforce.

“We are pleased to endorse Supervisors Campbell and Nguyen for re-election because of their strong record of support for OCBC’s business agenda,” said Lucy Dunn, President and CEO of the Orange County Business Council.

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Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Assemblyman Jose Solorio and O.C. Supervisor Janet Nguyen have each issued certificates, and in the case of Nguyen a proclamation (pictured above), honoring the fact that this week is North American Occupational Safety & Health (NAOSH) week, which is recognized by safety organizations in Mexico, Canada and the U.S.A.

I asked each of these legislators to recognize NAOSH week on behalf of the Orange County Chapter of the ASSE (American Society of Safety Engineers). I thank them all for recognizing the importance of occupational safety! I also asked State Senator Lou Correa to recognize NAOSH week, but sadly I never heard back from his office.

In case you are wondering, I only requested certificates and proclamations from my local legislators. I suppose I could have requested them from other legislators in Orange County, but I did not have the time to do so.

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“My sincerest apologies to all of my fans. My intention was to complete the rest of the tour but tonight at sound check in Anaheim I realized this wasn't possible.”

Stricken with acute laryngitis, Avril Lavigne has postponed six upcoming U.S. tour dates, according to a message on the pop-punk musician's Web site. via Reuters

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Check out Orangejuiceblog.com and TheCentristOC.com for continuing coverage of the 1st County Supervisor election controversy including analysis of Paul Lucas, former OC Weekly columnist 'Commie Girl,' and the rest of the cast of this electoral soap opera!

We're also covering (from all over the political spectrum):
* Santa Ana Unified School District and other SA City Hall corruption
* The 42nd Congressional District
* Santa Ana's Gangs and Rising Violent Crime
* Santa Ana Measure G
* Prop 98/99
* Adversarial Peace Rallies in Orange
* National/International Issues (including globalization)

... and more!

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A 28-year-old man died early Saturday after he was run down on the street by a man he had asked moments earlier to stop urinating in public, authorities said. via Los Angeles Times

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“It's hard to tell someone how not to overcorrect; it's like telling them not to panic brake”

The California Highway Patrol, Caltrans and the California Office of Traffic Safety have unveiled an aggressive 152-point program aimed at reducing injuries and deaths on the state's highways 10 percent within ... via Mercury-Register

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“Our Cubex solution was developed to help automate this process from beginning to end in order to address the growing inventory management challenges faced within the dental industry.”

With many dental practices struggling to find the best way to manage supplies, VSupply has introduced its Cubex system to dentists at the California Dental Association's 2008 Spring Scientific Session in ... via RDH

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A tag cloud is a visual list of key terms associated with a piece of content. Larger and bolder tags are more relevant to the content. via Orange Co. Register

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Milestone Scientific Inc., a leader in advanced injection technologies, has announced that it will be showcasing and demonstrating the STA System at Booth 1641 at the upcoming California Dental Association 2008 ... via RDH

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