Friday, November 06, 2009 - Posts

• Stolen - 1965 VW - Recovered 35 Years later - (Pic)

  This one's hard to believe. But its true. In Los Angeles, they've recovered a 1965 Volkswagen van - that was stolen 35 years ago. Its in perfect condition. (It was found by customs agents inside a shipping container in the Los Angeles) Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 9:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• ' 2 3 7 ' - Millionaires in Congress (#1 is from California)

  The nationwide unemployment rate is now 10.2 %. Meanwhile, a new report from the Center for Responsive Politics says there are now:       237 members of Congress who are millionaires. (That’s 44 percent of the body) Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 9:01 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Buy the Government Health Insurance - Or Go to Jail ??

  Buy the Government Health Insurance - Or Go to Jail ?? Is this true? “…Joint Committee on Taxation..  – confirms that under the Pelosi health care bill (H.R. 3962, as amended) ... people could go to jail if they don’t buy and maintain Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 8:45 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• ' Near Miss' - Truck vs Elephant - In Oklahoma ! (Pic)

  About 80-miles north of  Oklahoma City a truck driver almost hit an Elephant. Yes, an Elephant. Not a deer or a cow  - an Elephant. (Apparently the pachyderm  had escaped from a nearby circus) The Elephant is okay. Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 8:30 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• He Stole a car, So he could go to Court - For Stealing cars

  Well, here's one of those dumb criminal stories. In Vallejo the CHP says, a man stole a car - so he could go to a court hearing on a previous auto theft charge. Police say, he was booked into Solano County Jail on suspicion of auto Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 8:15 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Local Casino gets Okay for more slots – Says no thanks?

  Local Casino gets Okay for more slots – Says no thanks?   Just after getting the green light for more slot machines the Mono Wind Casino has dropped its bid for more slots.   Go figure.   See it – Link it for all the details:   Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 7:50 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Court Strike?

  California – Court Strike?   In Merced some court worker are thinking about a strike.   Close to 100 workers could walk off the job in the county courts.   The issue according to the union: Wages. See it – link it: Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 7:49 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Housing Help - Extended – Expanded

  Housing Help - Extended – Expanded   The popular $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers is being extended.   That’s great news for first time home buyers and builders.   But now, existing homeowners can also qualify Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 7:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - HWY 99- Fog Warning System

  California - HWY 99- Fog Warning System   We had this on CBS 47 news earliaer this week, but its worth repeating here.   There’s a new Pilot Program that will help warn drivers of dense fog along HWY 99.   Look for it – on a 12-mile Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 7:48 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California – Not Enough H1N1 Vaccine?

  California – Not Enough H1N1 Vaccine?   Based on the long lines here in the valley there could very well be a shortage of the swine flu vaccine.    The Los Angeles Times reports on the potential risks if  there isen’t enough Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 7:47 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Cities – Pay Big Lawsuit Bills

  Valley Cities – Pay Big Lawsuit Bills   A new report shows that some of  California's largest cities (And counties) spent a lot of money fighting lawsuits.   (Over half a billion dollars – over two years)   California Citizens Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 7:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• PG&E – Gets Sued over SmartMeters

  PG&E – Gets Sued over SmartMeters   This week a lawsuit was filed against PG&E over its “SmartMeters’   (It was filed in Kern County)   It’s a pending class action lawsuit – filed on behalf of everyone who believes they’re Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 7:46 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Democrat Jerry Brown – Above the Law?

  Democrat Jerry Brown – Above the Law?   Some think so.   Some GOP lawmakers are wondering if California's top cop is – playing by a different set of rules.   See it – Link it:   Bakersfield Californian editorial     Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 7:45 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• U.S. Jobless Rate Tops 10 % - Who’s to blame?

  U.S. Jobless Rate Tops 10 %  - Who’s to blame?   New figures show the country’s unemployment rate has topped 10 % for the first time since 1983.   So, is anyone to blame?   And will the numbers continue to climb?   See Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 7:45 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California’s – New Lieutenant Governor?

  California’s – New Lieutenant Governor?   Now, that John Garamendi is a member of Congress (He was sworn-in this week – wow was that fast or what?) Governor Schwarzenegger gets to name his choice to replacement him.    Some think a Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 7:44 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California – Lawmakers try to side-step cuts.. for themselves?

  California – Lawmakers try to side-step cuts.. for themselves?   Remember back when the state was facing serious budget problems.   (Okay.. I know we still are)   Anyway, state lawmakers were facing cutbacks in their perks and salary Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 7:43 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California - Water Bond – Water-Logged?

  California - Water Bond – Water-Logged?   The state’s new $11 billion dollar water bond plan comes with some extra baggage.   Some would say it’s water-logged.   It’s got earmarks, pork and will add to the state’s growing bond debit. Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 7:42 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Evangelist Billy Graham

  Evangelist Billy Graham Tomorrow on Saturday November the 7th, Billy Graham will celebrate his 91st birthday.   He will be with his family in North Carolina.“I’ve experienced God’s gracious love in a personal way all these years,” Mr. Graham Read More posted Friday, November 06, 2009 2:30 PM by godogs | 3 Comments