Monday, November 23, 2009 - Posts

• 'Original' Apple computer - $50K

  'Original'  Apple computer  - $50K How much would you pay for one of the original Apple-1 computer? It was ' handmade' by Apple founder Steve Job. Jesse Sackman - is trying to sell it on eBay for $50,000. See it - Link it: az central Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 10:51 PM by godogs | 3 Comments

• California – Right to a speedy Trial?

  California – Right to a speedy Trial? When it comes to criminal cases here in California some claim the refrain is: Not so fast.. Some criminal trials seem to drag on forever. The constitution is supposed to afford defendants the right to speedy trial. Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 9:18 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Medical marijuana – Proliferation – Obama’s Fault?

  Medical marijuana – Proliferation – Obama’s Fault? With the Obama Administrations new stance on medicinal marijuana some cities like Fresno and San Jose are feeling over-run with the number of dispensaries sprouting-up. The question for some is if it’s Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 9:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• “Public Option” Bad for San Francisco’s Health?

  “Public Option” Bad for San Francisco’s Health? With the great debate going on in Washington D.C. over national health care and the so-called ‘public option’ some wonder what the legislation could do to ‘good’ programs already in place in cities like Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 9:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Cleaning-up - Car Washes?

  California – Cleaning-up - Car Washes? What’s wrong with our Car Washes? Well, according to some state lawmakers plenty. They want a more teeth in California’s Carwash Worker Law. The goal? Help workers collect back pay and more. See it – link Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 9:15 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Los Angeles – Pot Dispensaries – Is there a limit?

  Los Angeles – Pot Dispensaries – Is there a limit? This week the Los Angeles city council will once again grapple with the thorny issue of pot shops or medical marijuana dispensaries. Some of the questions on the table; Are they legal? How many Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 9:15 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California - UC - CSU – Too Big to Fail?

  California - UC - CSU – Too Big to Fail? The state’s College system is in trouble. U.C. Regents just approved another fee hike. This is over 30%. Some wonder if the University of California and California State University systems are just too big Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 9:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California’s Biggest Polluters – The list is out..

  California’s Biggest Polluters – The list is out The list is large. It has a break-down of all sorts of plants here in California that adds to the state’s carbon foot print. (Carbon Dioxide) See it – link it: San Jose Mercury News article Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 9:14 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California – ‘No Bad Teachers’ – Left Behind?

  California – ‘No Bad Teachers’ – Left Behind? Forget about the federal program ‘No child left behind’ according to a new report it looks like the motto should be ‘No bad teachers left behind.’ Apparently it’s pretty tough to get rid of a bad (Ineffective) Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 9:13 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California – Thanksgiving Break – Saves Money?

  California – Thanksgiving Break – Saves Money? Well, here’s something to be thankful for. The Thanksgiving break this year is saving some valley school districts money. See it – Link it: Stockton Record article Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 8:38 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Cash for Clunker – Update:

  California – Cash for Clunker – Update: Remember the Federal Government’s popular Cash for Clunker program this summer?  Well, apparently in the Sacramento area more folks traded ‘domestic’ clunkers and bought foreign vehicles instead of American Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 8:02 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California – Olive Crop – Helps to 'Oil' Local Economy

  California – Olive Crop – Helps to 'Oil' Local Economy According to an article by Associated Press the valley’s olive crop is big business. What’s more – is that in this tough economy the Valley olive crop is keeping certain parts of the local economy Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 8:00 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Bakersfield – Scores again – This time with Romney

  Bakersfield – Scores again – This time with Romney The list keeps growing for the Bakersfield Business Conference. They’ve just announced that former GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney will speak next year to the conference. He joins a list that Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 8:00 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Modesto – ‘Show me the Money’ …(Federal Money)

  Modesto – ‘Show me the Money’ …(Federal Money) If you’ve ever wondered where all that federal stimulus money is going – consider this:  The Valley has collected about $180 million – so far. You can see the more of the break-down at recovery.gov. Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 7:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Stockton City Hall – Save Money – Stay Home

  Stockton City Hall – Save Money – Stay Home Like many valley cities the folks over at Stockton city hall are looking to save money. One option is closing city hall every other Friday. The idea is the city would save on the cost of employees and it Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 7:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Tea Party – Help Valley Farmers…

  Valley Tea Party – Help Valley Farmers… Thanks to a few hundred members of the local Tea Party some valley farmers have some new hope today.  They held a rally and donated to help valley farmers and farm workers in need. See it – Link it: Fresno Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 7:59 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California – $ 14 Million – for 600 Cars?

  California – $ 14 Million – for 600 Cars? Yep.  But not just any new cars. The State Compensation Insurance Fund – wants to buy 600 new hybrid vehicles. See it – Link it: Sacramento Bee article Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 7:27 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Jerry Brown – What’s the secret?

  Jerry Brown – What’s the secret? He’s still not officially in the race for Governor next year but everyone know’s he’ll run. (He’s already taken out the necessary papers) Some see Brown as keeping a low profile leading up to his big announcement. Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 7:25 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Sarah Palin’s Best Selling Book – Is Meg Whitman Next?

  Sarah Palin’s Best Selling Book – Is Meg Whitman Next? Now that former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin has a best-seller on her hands some wonder if former eBay CEO Meg Whitman  will follow suit with a best seller of her own. Look for The Power Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 7:24 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• California – 2010 Year of Female Candidates?

  California – 2010 Year of Female Candidates? California has two female U.S Senators and next year it looks like several well funded women candidates will square off with each other in state races. See it – Link it: San Francisco Chronicle article Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 7:21 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California – Crowded Race – Assembly District 30

  California – Crowded Race – Assembly District 30 It looks like David Valadao (A Dairyman from Hanford) may run for the 30th Assembly District.  See it – Link it: Bakersfield Californian article Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 7:19 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Donations Wanted - So Turkey can have eye surgery?

  I love Turkey's too. But not this way. A woman in Massachusetts has a pet turkey. The turkey needs eye surgery. Yes... that's right the Turkey needs eye surgery. The Turkey has cataracts. So, the family wants donations to get Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 6:01 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California – The Next Lieutenant Governor is..

  California – The Next Lieutenant Governor is.. The Governor has made his pick to replace Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi (who’s now a member of Congress)   The guessing game is now over.    The Governor wants state Senator Abel Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 5:44 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Unemployment Fund - Empty?

  California - Unemployment Fund - Empty? If you’ve ever wondered who pays for all that unemployment insurance – you do. Maybe indirectly, but we all do. (And right now California’s unemployment fund is facing a $7 billion deficit.) See it – Link it: Read More posted Monday, November 23, 2009 3:29 PM by godogs | 1 Comments