Friday, October 30, 2009 - Posts

• Wow - 5 million Americans - Infected with H1N1 ?

  These number will wake you up. According to a new report up to 5.7 million Americans have been  infected with the H1N1 virus.       - 9,000 and 20,000 people to the hospital.      Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 8:35 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Donkey Stolen - At Chick-Fil-A - ( Picture of Sunny)

  This is just too odd not to pass along. Someone stole a miniature donkey when a couple went into a Chick-Fil-A to get a bite to eat. Ed and Angela Preston say someone stole 'Sunny' out of their trailer. Actually - they stole the truck - Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 8:27 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California - 2010 Census Hiring !

  California - 2010 Census Hiring !   Need a job?   Now’s the time local offices here in the valley are starting to hire for the U.S. Census next year.   Check the Visalia Times-Delta for more.   See it – Link it:   Visalia Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 8:23 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Sunny Side Up - Corcoran

  Sunny Side Up - Corcoran   It looks like leaders in Corcaran are moving forward with plans for a huge solar farm.   The idea – could be a win-win for the city of Corcoran.   They’ll get renewable energy plus – earn some extra (tax) Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 8:22 PM by godogs | 10 Comments

• California - The Whole State Should Stop Wood-burning ...

  California - Should Everyone – Stop Wood-burning ?   Here in the valley we’ve grown accustom to the upcoming ‘Wood burning ban.”   (It starts this Sunday)   It’s a good idea.   It helps to clear the air a bit here in the winter Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 8:21 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• California – High Standards for Math/Reading?

  California – High Standards for Math/Reading?   According to a study by the National Center for Education California’s standards for math and reading are higher than some other states.   See it – Link it:   Orange County Register Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 8:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Students- Entrepreneurship 101

  Valley Students- Entrepreneurship 101   This is a good idea.   More valley students are considering self-employment.   An event was held this week at Fresno City College that could help kids get a leg-up on a new business venture. Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 8:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Community College - Enrollment is up

  Community College - Enrollment is up   You could blame the recession for this one.   Or you could say, more people are trying to get back in the work-force by getting a degree.    For some , the first stop is a two year community Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 8:19 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Los Angeles Schools – Shorter School Year?

  Los Angeles Schools – Shorter School Year?   Could be.   They’re talking about it.   The idea is a shorter school year costs less money.   (Forget about what it would - or wouldn’t do - for the education for the students) Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 8:18 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Taxing times in Lodi – Revenue down…

  Taxing times in Lodi – Revenue down…   Like many California Cities Lodi has taken a hit on its sales tax revenue.   The city was braced for a 10 percent drop but it got a 20 percent drop instead.   See it – link it:   Lodi Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 8:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Something to Chew On – Grocery Bills

  Something to Chew On – Grocery Bills   A new report shows in Kern County – folks are spending over $1 billion dollars at the  grocery store.   (They're spending about 11% of their income on at the grocery store)   Big local Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 8:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Restoration - San Joaquin River – At what price?

  Restoration - San Joaquin River – At what price?   Some valley farmers would argue the price of restoring the San Joaquin River is costing their livelihoods.    And while others disagree, one thing is clear – the restoration project Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 8:16 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley – Recession – 1st Food – Now Clothes?

  Valley – Recession – 1st Food – Now Clothes? We’ve seen plenty of food give hand outs over the Summer months. But now, it looks like some Valley residents who are hurt by the recession and the drought need clothes too. Like, Fresno agencies in Modesto Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 8:15 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Are we really conserving water ? YES.

  Are we really conserving water ?  YES.   The answer is yes.   And not just here in the valley either.   All across the country Americans are using less water.   A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey says compared Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 8:15 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tracy – Budget Cuts – Jobs & Money

  Tracy – Budget Cuts – Jobs & Money   In Tracy city leaders are working on closing a $9 million budget gap. Part of the key, could be coming to terms with union leaders and union pay. See it – Link it:   Stockton Record article   Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 8:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Kern County – Big Lines for Flu Vaccine

  Kern County – Big Lines for Flu Vaccine   This week in Kern County hundreds showed up and waited in line to get a H1N1 flu shot clinic.    (They needed traffic cops – and security at Stockdale High School.  )   Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 8:13 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Union Money - Visalia Schools

  Union Money - Visalia Schools   It looks like a teachers union is behind some big bucks being spent in the Visalia Unified School District board election.   Two candidates are getting some support.   See it – Link it: Visalia Times-Delta Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 7:23 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California - North vs. South – Brewing Water Battle?

  California - North vs. South – Brewing Water Battle?   We’re a long way from resolving the state’s water problems. But it looks like there could be a North/South battle brewing over water.   Southern California's Metropolitan Water District Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 7:22 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Gavin Newsom - OUT

  (AP) San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom ends race for California Governor, clearing Democratic field.         Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 3:14 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• AG - Jerry Brown (Office) – Breaking the Law?

  Attorney General Jerry Brown (Office) – Breaking the Law?   Could be.   The San Francisco Chronicle reports that a spokesman for Brown admitted that he secretly ‘taped a phone conversation’ with a reporter.   No disclosure – and no Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 1:45 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Bad Driver - Gene ? Are Women worse than Men ?

  Bad Driver - Gene ? Are Women worse than Men? Well, according to a new report, if you're a bad driver it might not be your fault. It may be something you where born with.Yep. (Try using that the next time you get pulled over - or go to court Read More posted Friday, October 30, 2009 12:11 AM by godogs | 2 Comments