Thursday, November 12, 2009 - Posts

• San Francisco – Takes a Budget Hit?

  San Francisco – Takes a Budget Hit?   Times are tough everywhere.   Even in San Francisco.   The city and surrounding areas could face cutbacks.   Even union members could face layoffs and pay cuts.   See it – Link it: Read More posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• New Solar Panel - Cheaper Power?

  New Solar Panel - Cheaper Power?   Boy, would this be great.   Cheaper solar power here in California.   A company in Fremont is working on the project.   Solyndra Inc., uses solar cells – that are kind-of shaped like long Read More posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:33 PM by godogs | 6 Comments

• More Problems for Fresno Met?

  More Problems for Fresno Met?   The cash-strapped  Fresno Metropolitan Museum is apparently having a tough time with its latest fundraising efforts.   See it – Link it:    Fresno Bee article   Read More posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:32 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Lawsuit Lingers - Merced Wal-Mart distribution center

  Lawsuit Lingers -  Merced Wal-Mart distribution center   Well, don’t get your hopes up for that new (proposed) Wal-Mart distribution center in Merced.    It looks like an environmental lawsuit – could slow-down any progress.   Read More posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:31 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fresno County - Library Hours – Cut

  Fresno County - Library Hours – Cut   Well, with school about to get out for the upcoming holiday season the timing is pretty bad, but over the next few weeks Fresno County will cut library hours.   (The Public Libraries will have to close Read More posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:31 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Unemployment Numbers Down

  Unemployment Numbers Down   Its not much but at least the jobless numbers appear to be heading in the right direction.   New unemployment insurance claims fell last.   See it – Link it:   AP article   Read More posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:30 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Governor Schwarzenegger – Heads to Iraq

  Governor Schwarzenegger – Heads to Iraq   The Governor’s office says he will  travel to Iraq next week.   He plans to visit U.S. troops.   See it – Link it:   Sacramento Bee article Read More posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – ‘Show me the Money’

  California – ‘Show me the Money’   That could be the refrain from the state to the Federal Government.   For California ‘Show me the money’ could mean over half a billion dollars in federal education stimulus funds.   See Read More posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ouch !! California Budget $22 billion Shortfall?

  Ouch !!  California Budget $22 billion Shortfall?   The latest numbers our of Sacramento are shocking.   At this rate, by 2012 we could be looking at a $22 billion dollar shortfall.   See it – Link it:   Capitol Weekly Read More posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• ‘Senator’ Mike Villines?

  ‘Senator’  Mike Villines?   According to the Bee – it’s a possibity.   One of our local Assembly Members -  Mike Villines – says he’s not ruling out a run for the state Senate.   If he runs, he could take a shot at Senator Read More posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 8:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• San Francisco - You Can Tour Pixar !

  San Francisco - You Can Tour Pixar ! You Can Tour Pixar ! What a great Holiday Idea.* The Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco – will host its annual benefit THIS (Saturday, November 14, 2009) at the Pixar Animation Studios. (You MUST buy tickets Read More posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 7:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments