Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - Posts

• UC Davis - Gets Grant - 'Study Duct Tape'

  The University at California, Davis - is collecting some big bucks to help with its forensic science projects. (Grants worth over $2 million dollars) A big chuck of that will help "develop a database of 10,000 bullets from Northern California Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 8:34 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• 'Whatever' - THE - Most Annoying Word - So.. What came in second?

  'Whatever' - THE - Most Annoying Word - So.. What came in second? Seems like we have polls for just about everything these days. And in a recent poll Americans found the word "whatever" the most annoyning. So, what came in second? Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 8:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Merry Christmas - Target - Cuts Toy prices 50%

  Just in time for the upcoming holidays, Target is reportedly cutting prices on 'popular toys' by 50%. The idea is to cash-in on early early holiday shoppers. (Yes, some folks are shopping now for Christmas) The price cut went into effect Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 8:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Tortilla Sales – Buck Recession

  California – Tortilla Sales – Buck Recession   It looks like Tortilla sales are up – in part because the economy is down.   See it – Link it:   Fresno Bee article Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 8:00 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Reedley Hospital – Bankruptcy Protection?

  Reedley Hospital – Bankruptcy Protection?   This week leaders in the Sierra Kings District Hospital district gave the green light to file for bankruptcy protection.   Are other Hospitals in trouble too?   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 8:00 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Hotels – Flirting with Foreclosure?

  California Hotels – Flirting with Foreclosure?   Some California Hotels are fighting to stay afloat.   Blame the economy and a dip in tourism.   See it – Link it:   LA Times article   Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 7:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Wi-Fi – On a Train?

  California - Wi-Fi – On a Train?   Why not?   On the Stockton to Tracy run some folks are doing just that on ACE.   See it – Link it:   Stockton Record article Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 7:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - ‘Cleantech’ – What is it?

  California - ‘Cleantech’ – What is it?   Its called ‘Cleantech’ and some believe – it can help the state with alternative energy.   The key is distribution and storage.   See it – Link it:   AP article   Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 7:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• H1N1 Vaccine Arrives in Valley – Now What?

  H1N1 Vaccine Arrives in Valley – Now What?   The first batch of the Nasal spray vaccine to the swine flu is arrriving in the Valley this week.    ( Fresno county already has its first batch)    The shot  vaccine is Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 7:57 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Merced Sun-Star – Save the Williamson Act

  Merced Sun-Star – Right – Save the Williamson Act   The State has basically stripped away the tax break compensation to California Farmers and Ranchers via the Williamson Act.   Which means that individual counties have to absorb the cost Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 7:56 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Merced College – More Lays Off

  Merced College – More Lays Off   This week the Merced College board voted to lay off over a dozen employees.   Blame the economy.   See it – Link itA:   Merced Sun-Star article Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 7:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Bakersfield - Sales Tax Hit

  Bakersfield - Sales Tax Hit   Despite the Government’s recent and successful ‘Cash for Clunker’s’ program car sales are down in Bakersfield.    And that means sales tax revenues are down too.   (At least in the 2nd quarter) Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 7:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Bill Clinton – Picking ‘More’ Candidates

  California - Bill Clinton – Picking ‘More’ Candidates   Earlier this week former President Bill Clinton endorsed the mayor of San Francisco for Governor – and now he’s pushing Lt. Gov. John Garamendi for Congress.   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 7:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Obama – Ratings Drop

  California – Obama – Ratings Drop   In left leaning California President Barack Obama's job approval rating continues to slide.   But – most in California still support his plans to overhaul the nation's health care system.    Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 7:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Captain ‘Sully’ – For Congress?

  California - Captain ‘Sully’ – For Congress?   That’s the rumor.   Some in the GOP reportedly wanted Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger to run for a Congressional seat here in California.   But it doesn’t sound like the idea got off the Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 7:53 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Midnight Deadline…

  California – Midnight Deadline…   Governor Schwarzenegger – has until midnight Sunday night to sign or veto hundreds of bills.    Some believe he’s using that deadline to push for other legislation (i.e. water bills) that he really Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 7:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Water Deal – This Week?

  California – Water Deal – This Week?   Maybe.   The governor wants the legislation and is pushing for it.   The L.A. Times has a piece that says a ‘tentative deal’ could come this week.   See it – link it:   LA Read More posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 6:56 PM by godogs | 0 Comments