Friday, November 20, 2009 - Posts

• Pot Clubs – Spread Like… Weeds

  Pot Clubs – Spread Like… Weeds   It’s a big problem in Los Angeles, and even here in Fresno.   And now the folks in San Jose want to do something about all the Medicinal marijuana dispensaries.    Some just want to tax them, Read More posted Friday, November 20, 2009 3:33 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• LA Council – Bogart Marijuana Vote

  LA Council – Bogart Marijuana Vote   The Los Angeles City Council is holding off on making a vote on a controversial proposal dealing with medical marijuana shops.   Council members say they need more time.   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Friday, November 20, 2009 3:30 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Getting Fit?

  California – Getting Fit?   A new health index  shows over all, California is improving its overall health.   (We’ve moved up a notch from 24th to 23rd out of all the states)   One reason?   Fewer folks in California are Read More posted Friday, November 20, 2009 3:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Higher Sewer Rates Stink - Hanford

  Higher Sewer Rates Stink - Hanford   Its another sign of the times, the Hanford city council was forced to raise sewer rates.   And some resident are making a stink about it.   But some believe, with the economy being what it is, Read More posted Friday, November 20, 2009 3:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Bulging Classes – Tight Budgets

  California - Bulging Classes – Tight Budgets   Smaller classes are better for kids.   Especially, for students in Kindergarten through third grade.   The state has tight rules on class size, but with the tight budget those classes Read More posted Friday, November 20, 2009 3:24 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Lodi - No Summer School !! (Its official now)

  Lodi - No Summer School !!   ( Its official now - I've blogged about this in the past)   For some kids that’s good news.   But the bottom line, its not such a good thing for kids who need academic help in the Summer months.   Read More posted Friday, November 20, 2009 3:24 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Fresno – Means Business

  Fresno – Means Business   Fresno is hosting a business creativity competition at Fresno State.   The idea is to help build and promote local businesses.   (It’s the 2nd annual Global Entrepreneurship Week)   See it – Link it: Read More posted Friday, November 20, 2009 3:22 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Can the Feds help Valley Fire Crews?

  California – Can the Feds help Valley Fire Crews?   Could be ..   There’s a plan in the works, that could put more money in the pipe-line for valley fire departments.   (It’s under an updated $11 billion grant that is working its Read More posted Friday, November 20, 2009 3:21 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Modesto – Pay-to-Play – Golf Rules

  Modesto – Pay-to-Play – Golf Rules   This economic plan, works for the Modesto's Municipal Golf Course.   It also works (at least temporarily) for the bigger economic picture in California.   The formula?   Consumers need Read More posted Friday, November 20, 2009 3:21 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California - Poverty - Stanislaus County

  California - Poverty - Stanislaus County   When it comes to kids in poverty – things don’t look good in Stanislaus County.   New figures from the U.S. Census Bureau – show alomost one in six school children in the County is living in poverty. Read More posted Friday, November 20, 2009 3:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Drink-up - Cheap Water In Bakersfield ?

  Drink-up -  Cheap Water In Bakersfield ? Just about everyone in the state can expect to start paying more for water. But as it stands now, some think Bakersfield has got a pretty good deal on its water rates.   Part of the reason for Read More posted Friday, November 20, 2009 2:50 PM by godogs | 0 Comments