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A Slice of Orange

Jodi Balma

All things politics in North Orange County, California.

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58:03

Ray Brown, OC Superior Court Judge candidate

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/05/11

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 decorum to provide fairness and ensure that Orange County courts deliver equal justice under the law. Our

62:06

Kathy Heard, June Elections with Orange Juice Blog

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/05/06

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!

65:24

Dr. Al Mijares, Candidate for Orange County...

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/05/03

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 served for more than 11 years as superintendent of the Santa Ana Unified School District, which received

47:22

Marc Gibbons, Candidate for Orange County Superior Court

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/04/28

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 District Court, Central and Eastern Districts of California. Listen as he shares why he is running in

37:17

Sherine Smith, OC Board of Education

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/04/21

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 superintendent where she had direct oversight of all K-12 schools and programs, including preschools and adult

30:37

Paulette Chaffee, OC Board of Education

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/04/21

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 as a volunteer in public education. Being a mother of two young men who attended public schools and she

33:58

Sunny Park, OC Supervisor District 4

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/04/16

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 Cities, API Caucus. Prior to her election to the Buena Park City Council, she served as a California

51:28

Kimberly LaSalle, Candidate for OC Superior Court

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/04/14

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 practice to raise a family and represent those in need. She advocates for children with autism and other

43:16

Scott Sanders, Deputy Public Defender

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/04/12

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.

31:23

Tony Saavadra, OC Register

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/04/09

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 homes, the end of a state program that placed criminals in inappropriate public jobs and the creation of a

27:32

Israel Claustro, Candidate for OC Superior Court

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/04/07

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 from a small Mexican farming town, and one of 7, Israel grew up very poor in Pomona, California

39:50

Brett Wiseman, Candidate for OC Superior Court

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/04/05

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 California, San Diego, where he earned his Bachelor of Art in Philosophy and then attended the University

35:55

Joe Dane, Candidate for OC Judge

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/04/02

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.

125:34

Redistricting Conversation

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/03/31

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

51:39

Jessica Cha, Candidate for OC Superior Court

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/03/24

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 she has a unique perspective of those who come near the judicial system. For her campaign, she hopes to

40:13

julie vue, OC Human Relations

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/03/17

In this episode, Jodi speaks with julie vue, (she/they) Director of Youth and Education Program. Julie has been with OC Human Relations since Fall 2016. They lead a passionate team who are dedicated to working alongside students, parents, teachers, and administrators in Orange County schools, with the goal to improve school climate and create safe, inclusive, equitable and restorative schools. Julie graduated from UC Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and minors in Gender &

42:20

Jay Seidel, Fullerton College Hornet and Drone Lab

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/03/10

Jay Seidel is a journalism professor and media adviser at Fullerton College. He advises the student publications The Hornet and Antorcha del Sur. The California Journalism Education Coalition named him Journalism Educator of the Year in 2011 and he has been a finalist for Fullerton College Teacher of the Year three times. Prior to becoming a teacher in 2005, he worked for 12 years as a writer and editor for various publications, including the Los Angeles Times and Popular Hot Rodding.He is also

49:50

Saskia Kennedy and Jesse La Tour, Fullerton Observer

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/03/03

Saskia Kennedy is a third-generation owner of the Fullerton Observer a 43-year-old volunteer community newspaper. With her business partners Jesse La Tour and Matt Leslie, they are dedicated to continuing to inform Fullertonians about the changes to their community. Saskia has owned several businesses and has traveled worldwide. In her spare time, She is an artist and gardener. She is currently returning to school to study film and broadcasting. Jesse La Tour is currently the editor of the Fullerton

33:12

Al Jabbar, Anaheim Union High Board of Trustees

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/02/24

Al Jabbar is a candidate for Anaheim City Council, District 3 and currently serves on the Anaheim Union High Board of Trustees. As a Cypress College student, he served on the North Orange County Community College Board as a student trustee.Jabbar currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff to Supervisor Doug Chaffee, where he has directed more county resources to help Anaheim address health care and transportation needs. He also served Anaheim as a Cultural & Heritage Commissioner for seven years,

25:35

Katie Kalvoda and Niosha Shakoori, Advance OC Board...

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/02/17

Katie Kalvoda is founder and CEO of G3 Ventures, a nonprofit corporation specializing in impact investments, innovative philanthropy and community advocacy. She is a Board Member of the Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation and at Pacific Community Ventures, a CDFI that provides financial support and mentoring services to women and minority-owned small businesses across the United States.Niosha Shakoori is the founder of ClarusHR, has over fifteen years of experience as an in-house labor and

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