Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - Posts

• 10-year-old - Memorizes 15-hundred Bible Verses (Pic)

  Ten year old Danielle “Dani” Miller - knows the Bible. She has hundreds of flashcards - with biblical verses. She's gearing up for the first National Bible Bee competition  next month in Washington, D.C. She recently came Read More posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:51 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Need a Job? - 30 jobs that pay $80,000

  With the economy being what it is... its nice to know there are still some high paying jobs out there. Here's a list of some of the top 30 jobs that pay $80-K. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics - here are 30 occupations pay about $80,000. Read More posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:45 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Kern County – The Next Generation of Firefighter

  Kern County – The Next Generation of Firefighter In Kern county they’re getting ready for a potential shortage of firefighters. They’re moving forward with a firefighter academy that will hopefully take-up the slack when older firefighters retire. Read More posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:43 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tulare County – Lock-up the Cars – Not the Drivers

  Tulare County – Lock-up the Cars – Not the Drivers   They’re talking about ignition locks in Tulare County.   Thanks to a bill just signed by the Governor Tulare County can start using ignition locks to keep drunk drivers off the road. Read More posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:35 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Turlock – Federal Funds = Four Officers

  Turlock – Federal Funds = Four Officers   The City of Turlock has approved a plan to hire four more officers.   They plan to use $1.2 million dollars in federal grant money to make it happen.   See it – Link it:    Read More posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:27 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• CSU Bakersfield – More Cuts?

  CSU Bakersfield – More Cuts?   Just like Fresno State -  Cal State Bakersfield is dealing with budget cuts.   The administration is looking at another $8 million dollars in cuts.   See it – Link it:   Bakersfield Californian Read More posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:25 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Race to the Top

  California – Race to the Top Some teachers union’s might not like it but California is closer to being able to compete for  over $4 billion dollars in federal funds. It’s called the ‘Race to the Top’ campaign. The governor likes it and so Read More posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:25 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – School only 4-days week

  California – School only 4-days week   It’s a go.   The Governor has signed off on a plan that will allow Alpaugh schools to switch from a five day school week to just a four day school week.   I’ll bet the kids love it.   Read More posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:25 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fresno Hospitals - Make the Grade

  Fresno Hospitals - Make the Grade   According to a new report – about half a dozen Fresno hospitals captured a rating of "best."   That’s according to the Bee and ‘HealthGrades’   (An independent rating group)   See it – Read More posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:15 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Everybody’s Feeling the financial pinch right?

  California – Everybody’s Feeling the financial pinch right?   …. Not really.   With the state making cutbacks across the board there are a couple of areas that aren’t feeling the financial pinch.   For the most part Lawmakers – have Read More posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:09 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Hang up and Drive – 1st Lady

  California - Hang up and Drive – 1st Lady Yeah. The Governor is promising ‘swift action’ on wife’s use of a non-hands free cell phone while driving. (You know that’s now illegal in California.) I wonder if the 1st lady would have gotten a ticket Read More posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:09 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California – That Sinking Feeling - Field Poll

  California – That Sinking Feeling - Field Poll A new Field Poll should give California lawmakers a sinking feeling.  Their poll numbers are falling – fast. California voters – want major changes.  Maybe even changes to the state's constitution. Read More posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:08 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Furloughs – Cost California?

  Furloughs – Cost California? Bet you thought the idea of all those state furloughs was to save money. Right? Well, according to the LA Times in some instances (with overtime and IOUs) the furloughs are actually costing the state money. See it – Link Read More posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:07 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• ‘California Here We Come..’ – Again

  ‘California Here We Come..’ – Again. Get ready.  The California Legislature is coming back  - again. The Governor wants a special session to deal with water, taxes and yes deficits. See it – Link it: San Jose Mercury News article Read More posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments