Saturday, November 28, 2009 - Posts

• California – 55 years old = Tax Freedom?

  California – 55 years old = Tax Freedom? Well, this is one proposed state constitutional amendment that’s sure to be supported by senior citizens. It goes something like this: So, You finally turn 55 years old? Then you’re free Read More posted Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:47 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• California - ‘Psst.. What a clean Car?’

  California -  ‘Psst.. What a clean Car?’ ... Clean as in environmentally Clean. If you do then the California Air Resources Board has a Web page for you.  It will help you find a clean car. See it – link it: www.driveclean.ca.gov. Read More posted Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Red Tape – Green Jobs – Golden State?

  California – Red Tape – Green Jobs – Golden State? To some this is a perfect example of what’s wrong with California these days: Its over taxed and over regulated. Case in point: California's big plans for renewable power (solar, Read More posted Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:45 PM by godogs | 3 Comments

• Stanford – Building Boom?

  Stanford – Building Boom? What recession? Things are moving forward at a pretty good pace at Stanford University.  Several construction projects are moving forward and pumping jobs, and money into the area. See it – link Read More posted Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:44 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Pacific Ethanol – Signs of Life?

  Pacific Ethanol – Signs of Life? Pacific Ethanol Inc., which started here in Fresno and is now based in Sacramento, may be showing signs of life again. The company wants to resume production at its plant in Idaho. Right now the company Read More posted Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:43 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Bakersfield – They built it – Will they come?

  Bakersfield – They built it – Will they come? Like many valley cities Bakersfield is trying to figure out how to get folks to come out to local restaurants and stores and start spending. The hard part is getting folks to part Read More posted Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:42 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Car Sales – Hit Dip in the Road

  California – Car Sales – Hit Dip in the Road This isn’t good news for the state. Vehicle registrations (sales) dipped last month. (This includes both new and used vehicles) The tax revenue lost by the state adds up. See it – Read More posted Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Coming to a hose near you: State-mandated - Water Rules

  Coming to a hose near you: State-mandated - Water Rules The state wants everyone to conserve water. Starting next year cities will have to embrace new state mandated water rules for Landscaping. See it – Link it: San Gabriel Valley Read More posted Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:40 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Lodi – Helps First Time Home Buyer..

  Lodi – Helps First Time Home Buyer.. You have to give the folks in Lodi some credit they’ve pushed hard to help first-time homebuyers get settled in Lodi. The city has a lot of cash to help out, thanks in part to how they worked Read More posted Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:39 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California - Green Jobs – Less Stimulating?

  California - Green Jobs – Less Stimulating? You’d think with over $700 billion dollars in federal stimulus money that California would pick-up some cash for Green Jobs. But the L.A. Times points out renewable energy and clean technology Read More posted Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:38 PM by godogs | 4 Comments

• Valley – Burn Bans = Smoky Air?

  Valley – Burn Bans = Smoky Air? The Fresno Bee asks a good question: The figures show the valley’s ban on wood burning is working and yet, our valley is still filled with smoke-filled air. What gives? Where is all that ‘particle Read More posted Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:36 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California ready for - Open primaries?

  California ready for - Open primaries? Ready or not, we here in California may soon be asked to decide if we’re in favor of an open primary system. It would require the top to vote to compete in a single primary election.  Read More posted Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:31 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• San Quentin – Fix-it or Flip it?

  San Quentin – Fix-it or Flip it? Some in the state wonder if they should sell San Quentin.  Some estimates say the state could get about $2 billion for the facility. Others argue ‘Hey, a little paint, some new carpet some new landscaping Read More posted Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:28 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California – Fire Sale?

  California – Fire Sale? You might recall recently the state was talking about selling some property and buildings to help raise money for the cash-strapped state coffers. Well, the state is moving forward with a plan to sell almost Read More posted Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:25 PM by godogs | 1 Comments