Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - Posts

• 'On Your Side' - Holiday Food Pregnant Women Should Avoid (CDC)

  'On Your Side' - Holiday Food Pregnant Women Should Avoid (CDC) Here's a good list for pregnant women for the holiday season. Its from the CDC. They list several things pregnant women (and their babies) should avoid this holiday season. On the list? Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:54 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• 'On Your Side' - Google Map - ' Flu-Shot Finder '

  Leave it to Google. They've launched an online tool that tracks down where you can get a vaccine shot against the H1N1 and seasonal flu virus. They call it the flu-shot finder. Good idea. Here's the link: Google flu shot finder. Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:42 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Jesus Shows Up Every Morning - On his Window (Pic)

  Jim Stevens says he has no idea how or why an image that looks like Jesus Christ keeps appearing on his pickup. Its on the drivers side door and - every morning (with the morning frost) the image shows up. 'Stevens said when he first saw Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:35 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• 'Murdered ... By Muslim Terrorists' - Controversy

  23-year old James Gadiel died in the World Trade Center attacks. As a tribute - his father wanted to put up a plaque at the town hall. So far so good - right? Well, the proposed wording on the plaque was: "James Gadiel, lifelong Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:11 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Give Me Shelter - San Francisco – ‘Sanctuary City?’

  Give Me Shelter - San Francisco – ‘Sanctuary City?’   This week the San Francisco Board of Supervisors – took action on a growing political debate over a sanctuary city ordinance.    See it - Link it:   San Francisco Chronicle Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:07 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• 'Official' Valley - Homeless Camp ?

  'Official' Valley - Homeless Camp ?   On second thought..   Is establishing a homeless camp really a good idea?   Some think it’s a fine idea.   But others don’t.. and so some are having second thoughts.   See Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tulare County – Pot Shop Rules - Marijuana

  Tulare County – Pot Shop Rules   The county is taking a hard look at medical pot shops.   The Tulare County Board of Supervisors have passed an ordinance that will impact Medical marijuana cooperatives.   Some could be shut down, Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Kern County - H1N1 - Death Toll

  Kern County - H1N1 - Death Toll   The numbers aren’t good coming out of Kern County.   The death toll from the H1N1 flu is up to 14 during the past week.   See it – Link it:   Bakersfield Californian article Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:51 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 'Trash to Gas' – New California Plant

  'Trash to Gas'  – New California Plant   Folks are now using the methane gas generated from a landfill to make natural gas.   It’s happening at the Altamont Landfill near Livermore.   Trash – what a gas.   See it – Link Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:47 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sunny Side Up - UC Merced – Solar Power

  Sunny Side Up - UC Merced – Solar Power   Solar power is on at U.C. Merced.   The campus now has a 1-megawatt solar power system.   That’s good clean energy for a growing campus.   See it – Link it:   Merced Sun-Star Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:35 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• CSU Applications Up – Enrollment Down?

  CSU Applications Up – Enrollment Down?   Fresno State and other California State University schools are facing a bleak year next year.   There are fewer classes, teachers and resources and yet it looks like enrollment will be up again next Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:30 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tough Sell - California Bonds

  Tough Sell - California Bonds   With its heavy debt load, and bleak financial forecast selling municipal bonds in California is getting to be a tough sell.   Bottom line:   You the tax payer are paying more as the state sells more Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:24 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Bakersfield - Senior Citizens – Revolt?

  Bakersfield - Senior Citizens – Revolt?   Plans to switch-out insurance providers got a cool reception from retirees in Bakersfield.   Based on the rearly reaction retired city workers gave the idea a big thumbs down.   See it – Link Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California: Happy Cows = Unhappy PETA

  California:  Happy Cows - Unhappy PETA   (No comment yet from the cows...)   The California Milk Advisory Board – has an ad campaign that says it has "happy cows."   Well, the folks at the Ethical Treatment of Animals Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:56 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Modesto - Gender Discrimination

  Modesto - Gender Discrimination It’s a problem that just won’t go away.   Two years ago the city settled a gender discrimination lawsuit.   So far so good right?   Well, now the insurance company that’s supposed to pay off the $ Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:44 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Lawmaker – Justifies Voting for Health Care

  Valley Lawmaker – Justifies Voting for Health Care   In an op-ed piece this week Congressman Dennis Cardoza explains why he voted for Democratic health care plan passed last weekend.   Among the reasons: High levels of asthma and diabetes Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Our Valley – The Great Divide

  Our Valley – The Great Divide ... and we're stuck in the middle. A new report shows just how divided the state of California can be. Part of the problem is geography, and the fact that our Valley is stuck between two giant cities.  (San Francisco Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 1:47 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Here they come: More California Budget Cuts

  Here they come:  More California Budget Cuts Well, the predictions are starting to come in from the Governor’s office. Get ready for another round of budget cuts. The latest figures show the state could have to trim anywhere from seven to ten Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 1:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Tax Revenue up Last Month

  California – Tax Revenue up Last Month Well, this is somewhat good news for the state. On the other hand, it means the state took more of your money last month. So, I guess it depends on your point of view. Regardless, last month the state tax revenue Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 1:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Water Conservation – Starts – At YOUR Home

  Water Conservation – Starts – At YOUR Home This week the Governor signed some legislation aimed at curbing water use state-wide by 20% by the year 2020.  But some say, we don’t need a law, we can all start conserving water right now. See it – Read More posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 1:24 PM by godogs | 1 Comments