Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - Posts

• Mickey Mouse - To Star in New - Wii Game

  Look for Mickey Mouse in a new role sometime next year. He's going back to his roots - sort of. Look for Mickey a new Wii Game next year. The idea it to capture his Steamboat Willie and The Brave Little Tailor image and put Read More posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:23 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• Off Road - Bakersfield Style

  Off Road - Bakersfield Style   How about this idea?   In Bakersfield they’re looking into the possibility of turning about 80 acres of city land into an ‘Off Road Haven.”   See it – link it:   Bakersfield Californian article Read More posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:05 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Merced – “Homeless Campground?”

  Merced – “Homeless Campground?”   In Merced they are working on setting up a ‘campground for the homeless.’   The idea is getting mixed reviews from some on the council, but other say something needs to be done for the homeless.   Read More posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:04 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California - 'Pay as you go' - Auto Insurance?

  California - 'Pay as you go' - Auto Insurance? Well, this sounds good but how on earth do you enforce this/ Some want California to allow motorists to pay for auto insurance as they go. The idea is to make insurance more affordable for everyone. See Read More posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• $600-Thousand Dollar Solar Rebate?

  $600-Thousand Dollar Solar Rebate?   Thanks to a some major solar rebates an Almond processor in Merced County will get close to $600,000 in rebates.   It’s through the California Solar Initiative (CSI) program.   See it – link it; Read More posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Swine Flu – Protection in their Contract ?

  Swine Flu – Protection in their Contract ?   A California nurses' union says it won’t strike after all.   The union now has swine flu protections written into their new contracts with several key hospitals.   See it – link Read More posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Essential Classes Only - Cal Poly Pomona?

  Essential Classes Only - Cal Poly Pomona?   You can blame budget cuts, but it looks like some classes in philosophy and history could be dropped.   (Graduate history)   See it – Link it:   San Gabriel Valley Tribune article Read More posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:02 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley - Diesel Dust-up - New Pollution Standards

  Valley - Diesel Dust-up - New Pollution Standards   Several counties here in the valley will soon have to meet new tough diesel emission standards.    The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District – wants farmers and growers Read More posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:02 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Modesto Junior College – Save Paper – Save Money

  Modesto Junior College – Save Paper – Save Money   Forget the ‘course catalogue’ for classes at Modesto Junior College.   Class schedules are only available online.   The idea saves paper and money.   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:01 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 'Green Flag' Tulare Motor Sports Complex ?

  'Green Flag'  Tulare Motor Sports Complex ?   This week the city leaders in Tulare will once again look at moving forward on a possible deal that could give the Tulare Motor Sports Complex the green light.   The key this time is development Read More posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 9:00 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Clovis – Okay’s Water Rate Hike

  Clovis – Okay’s Water Rate Hike   Like other valley cities city leaders in Clovis this week gave the green light to raise water rates.    So, starting next January residents will see a 20% hike in their water rates.   The Read More posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 8:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Taxing Domestic Oil Production

  California – Taxing Domestic Oil Production   Some want to tax California based oil production.    In Kern county that could be a job killer.   (Some say, it could also lead to higher prices at the pump)   See Read More posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 8:59 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Stockton - Property Tax – Bounce?

  Stockton - Property Tax – Bounce?   It’s not much, but it looks like the downward spiral of property tax revenue is showing a slight bounce in Stockton.   If the revenues hold, it could help the city deal with a very tight budget. Read More posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 8:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Senate – Okay’s $ 10 Billion Water Bond

  California - Senate – Okay’s $ 10 Billion Water Bond   Well, it’s a little late, but it’s a start.   The in a late night session the state Senate approved a $9.9 billion bond bill.   It now goes the Assembly, and then the Governor Read More posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 3:34 PM by godogs | 1 Comments