Monday, October 26, 2009 - Posts

• Mall Food: $78 steak (Tough economy?)

  So, much for the tough economy. In Arizona they're serving up a $78 steak at the mall. Modern Steak just got underway in at the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall. On the dinner menu:  A $95 seafood tower And a $78 HeartBrand Read More posted Monday, October 26, 2009 9:53 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Woman Acts Like a Dog - Scares off Burglar

  Well, here's a new one. When a suspected would be burglar tried to open her door one woman started acting like a dog. According to the Athens-Clarke police report:     " When a suspicious man tried turning the woman's door knob, Read More posted Monday, October 26, 2009 8:22 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• San Jose – More Union Help?

  San Jose – More Union Help?   Unions in San Jose are being asked to help out again.   But this time, the stakes are high – for the union and for the city.   San Jose's 6,000 plus full-time workers – could make or break the city budget. Read More posted Monday, October 26, 2009 8:12 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tulare County – Hit by the Bug

  Tulare County – Hit by the Bug   … Flu bug that is.   The flu virus is apparently taking a toll on Tulare County.   More workers are calling in sick.   See it – Link it:   Visalia Times-Delta article Read More posted Monday, October 26, 2009 8:11 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Visalia Clinics – Swamped with Flu Patients

  Visalia Clinics – Swamped with Flu Patients   In Visalia it looks like the flu season is spreading fast.   Local medical groups report a sharp increase in the number of patients coming in with  flu like symptoms.   See it Read More posted Monday, October 26, 2009 8:11 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Time to Bar Cell Phone Towers

  California – Time to Bar Cell Phone Towers   The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says its okay for communities to bar towers for cell phones.    (They’re ‘unsightly’)   It’s a victory for some city planners.   See it Read More posted Monday, October 26, 2009 8:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Kern County - Classrooms – Go High Tech

  Kern County - Classrooms – Go High Tech   If this helps kids learn, it could be worth it.   They’re called SMART Boards.   It’s a screen that connects classroom computers with what the teacher is writing.   See it – Link it: Read More posted Monday, October 26, 2009 8:09 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Stockton Unified – Yearbook Sales - Off?

  Stockton Unified – Yearbook Sales  - Off?   For some, in this tight economy a high school yearbook looks like a luxury that they can pass on.    Some say it’s a sign of the times.   See it – Link it:   Stockton Record Read More posted Monday, October 26, 2009 8:09 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley - Need a Job? – Mind your Manners

  Valley - Need a Job? – Mind your Manners   It sounds odd, but an etiquette coach is actually helping some local job seekers land a job.    The key?   Good manners.   Okay, there’s more to it than that but, sometimes Read More posted Monday, October 26, 2009 7:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – 'You' Draw Legislative Boundaries (For Real)

  California – 'You'  Draw Legislative Boundaries (For Real)   How would you like to draw some districts boundaries?   Well.. Now you can – thanks to Prop 11   See it – Link it:   ( Second link - actual site to draw Read More posted Monday, October 26, 2009 2:27 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Valley Nuts - Good Harvest

  Valley Nuts - Good Harvest   Despite the Valley’s water problems it looks like some Valley Walnut growers are having a good year.    So far it looks like it could be the second-largest crop ever for some growers.   See it – Read More posted Monday, October 26, 2009 2:25 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Do U.C. Water?

  Do U.C. Water?   As the state of California tries to move forward with what to do about our water crisis, some are now saying we should keep track of how we got in this mess.   But beyond that some want a new home for the Water Resources Read More posted Monday, October 26, 2009 2:24 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – 'Public Option' – Divide

  California – 'Public Option' – Divide   Like leaders in Washington D.C. – California leaders are also split over the ‘public option’ Health opption being pushed by Democrats in Congress.   See it – Link it: Bakersfield Californian Read More posted Monday, October 26, 2009 2:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - New Vehicles – Gather Dust

  California - New Vehicles – Gather Dust   The state recently spent over $ 5 million dollars for new vehicles. Guess what?   A lot of those vehicles are now sitting around gathering dust.   See it – Link it:   Sacramento Bee Read More posted Monday, October 26, 2009 2:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - GOP Gubernatorial Candidates – Money Trail

  California - GOP Gubernatorial Candidates – Money Trail   You’d think that key republican candidates for governor would have loyalty to the party that extends to the pocketbook too.    But, a new report says that in the past they’ve Read More posted Monday, October 26, 2009 2:22 PM by godogs | 0 Comments