Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - Posts

• What Pregnant Women - Need to know H1N1 Flu - CDC Report

  Tonight on CBS 47 at 11 we reported on a pregnant woman here in California who died from the H1N1 virus. So, if you're pregnant - or know someone who is read this report from the CDC for pregnant women.  It could save a life  - or two. Read More posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:20 PM by godogs | 3 Comments

• Wal-Mart - Sells Discount Caskets - ....So How Much?

  Wal-Mart - Sells Discount Caskets - ....So How Much? In these tough economic times, some are looking for discounts everywhere.. including when it comes to caskets. Wal-Mart is now selling caskets on its Web site.  They're cheaper Read More posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:13 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Costco - Accepts - Food Stamps - Nationwide

  This week Costco Wholesale Corp. announced it plans to start  accepting food stamps at all of its warehouse clubs. Before, Costco seemed reluctant to make the step. But more Americans are using government food stamps than ever Read More posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:45 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California - State Parks – Still Open – but…

  California - State Parks – Still Open – but…   The state recently – came up with over $14 million dollars to keep state parks open.   That’s the good news.   The bad news is – many parks will still have to face ‘partial closures.’ Read More posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:38 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Charter Schools – Make the Grade

  California Charter Schools – Make the Grade   It looks like the Administrations push for Charter schools  is paying off here in California.   A new report shows Charter schools are thriving here in California.    See it Read More posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:38 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Community College – Cutting Class

  California - Community College – Cutting Class   Its not the students who are cutting class these days, its school officials who are cutting  classes.   But its not what you think.   Some Community Colleges – like Fresno City Read More posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Time for - PG&E – To Pay..

  Time for - PG&E – To Pay..       …more for the solar power it collects from homeowners.   Thanks to a new law, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. will be forced to take more electricity (3.5%)  generated from solar powered Read More posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:08 PM by godogs | 9 Comments

• California - Timber Industry – Reduced to Sawdust?

  California - Timber Industry – Reduced to Sawdust?   With things still shaky with the housing industry some in the Timber industry are falling as fast as some trees used to.   And its not just lumberjacks and builders who are feeling the Read More posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:07 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Bakersfield - Wal-Mart – Wins

  Bakersfield - Wal-Mart – Wins   Despite a lenghty legal a new Wal-Mart Super center will open this week in Bakersfield.   (Lawsuits and environmental challenges lasted for six years.)   See it – Link it:   Bakersfield Californian Read More posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - ‘Cash-for-Appliance Program’

  California - ‘Cash-for-Appliance Program’   Well, the Federal Government’s “Cash for Clunker’s” was a big success.   And now California has a plan for a “cash for appliances" program.   See it - link it:   Sacramento Read More posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Modesto – Million dollar Grant

  Modesto – Million dollar Grant   This is good news for the Modesto Irrigation District.     The federal government has given the district a $1.49 million grant.   The money is earmarked for energy-saving upgrades to its Read More posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:05 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Dirt Cheap - Stanislaus Housing

  Dirt Cheap - Stanislaus Housing   It looks like a surplus of housing is turning into an opportunity for some nonprofit groups.   (The Housing Authority is purchasing homes to help low-income families.)   See it – link it:   Read More posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Merced - Wal-Mart Distribution Center – Lawsuit?

  Merced -  Wal-Mart Distribution Center – Lawsuit?   Just when you thought the ongoing debate over that planned Wal-Mart distribution center in Merced was over – word comes of a pending lawsuit.   Opponents claim the environmental Read More posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Pushing Pot – California Style…

  Pushing Pot – California Style…   The push to Legalize Marijuana is moving forward in California.   (Look for it on the ballot next year)   Part of the reason is the Obama administration’s new relaxed enforcement policy of federal Read More posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Will the Census - Cost California – Seats in Congress?

  Will the Census - Cost California – Seats in Congress?   Could be.   One reason is a plan to count only U.S. citizens.   That could hurt states like California - New York and Illinois.   See it – Link it:   New Read More posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 3:52 PM by godogs | 1 Comments