Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - Posts

• Governor - Big Knife - Video on Twitter - Budget (Odd but worth a look)

  Yes.. if you have to ask.. It's OUR Governor... Governor Schwarzenegger took to Twitter to thank his followers for helping him to come up with a budget fix for California. (He's got this giant knife ....) Strange... but worth a look. Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:56 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Global Warming Threatens - Valley Crops - Report

  Global climate changes could hit the Valley's fruit and nut crops hard. This according to a new report from the University of California, Davis, and the University of Washington. Said one researcher: "Depending on the pace of winter Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:50 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fresno Bee - McClatchy – 2nd Quarter profit

  Fresno Bee - McClatchy – 2nd Quarter profit. The parent company of the Fresno Bee (McClatchy Company) – has posted a net income of $42 million for the second quarter. (50 cents per share) That’s a good thing. It almost doubles Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:37 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• LA - Blame the Economy - More Bodies go unclaimed

  More bodies are going unclaimed in Los Angeles County. Part of the reason? Families can't afford to bury or cremate their loved ones.See it - Link it: L.A. Times article Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:18 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Swine flu - Church Communion - Don't mix?

  In light of the growing threat of the swine flu - the Church of England is changing some of its communion rules. In the UK, some Anglican  churches are skipping the part that allows church members share the wine chalice. Some Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 10:45 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Lawsuits - Strikes - Prison Release - Some Budget Deal...

  Lawsuits - Strikes - Prison Release - Some Budget Deal... Not so fast  - on that budget deal in Sacramento. There's mounting opposition - to the plan that was just announced 24 hours ago. Los Angeles County - might sue State unions Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 10:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sacramento Teen - iPhone app - Sends Prayers to God.... (Video)

  Sacramento Teen - iPhone app - Sends Prayers to God.... This is pretty cool...    ...... even if the app costs 99 cents to send a prayer to God.. See it - Link it: Sacramento Teen iPhone app Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 8:38 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Summer Camp for Kids - Tax Break?

  Summer Camp for Kids - Tax Break? Could be. That's according to a Kiplinger report. You can claim a tax credit if.. Your kids are under 13 You're working while they're at camp.. There are lots of details - but it could be worth looking Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 8:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Church Makes - Millions - Making Movies..

  Church Makes - Millions - Making Movies.. Sherwood Baptist Church of Albany, Georgia has produced three movies and made about $90 million dollars. Flywheel Facing the Giants Fireproof So, is this a trend? Could be. Now other church groups are Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 8:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Aqueduct ... That Sinking Feeling…

  Valley Aqueduct ... That Sinking Feeling.   According to the U.S. Geological Survey we’re now pumping so much groundwater water that the Valley floor could in effect start to sink!   If that happens it could hurt the Aqueduct – and more. Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 8:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Drought - Wet Winter ?

  California Drought - Wet Winter ?   Sounds promising – but don’t count on it.   Even thought some are predicting an El Niño in the Pacific Ocean some say, that might not mean a wet winter for the valley.   (We need the rain…)   Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 8:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Keifer Sutherland - Charges Dropped...

  Kiefer Sutherland - charges dropped. Remember that "head-butting" incident in New York City? Well, now the district attorney says the misdemeanor assault charges against Sutherland - are being dropped. The reason? Because Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 7:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• So Far… A deadly year in Modesto…

  So Far… A deadly year in Modesto   The numbers are mounting in Modesto.   Murders are up.   So far this year Modesto police are dealing with 13 homicides.   Jeff Jardine – In the Modesto Bee.   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 7:40 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• "The Bucket List" - 81 year old - NASCAR Race

  "The Bucket List" - 81 year old - NASCAR Race Things to do before you kick the bucket: Take part in a NASCAR sanctioned race. Done... At least for Hershel McGriff at the age of 81 he just finished a NASCAR sanctioned race. (He came in 13th) Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 6:49 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Need some Pot? - There's an app for that...

  Need some Pot? - There's an app for that... ....  iPhone has a new app. It helps you find legal suppliers of medicinal marijuana. The new app is quick and easy to use. See it- Link it: iPhone app for Marijuana Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 6:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Yahoo - New Look

  In Sunnyvale California - Yahoo is hailing its new look. They call it -  the biggest change since Yahoo launched 15 years ago. (It's the first time that Yahoo has overhauled its home page since 2006.) See it Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 5:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fresno Pilot - Lives at LAX Airport...

  Fresno Pilot - Lives at LAX Airport... Talk about a time saver. But... what about all that jet noise? As a way to save time and money some pilots ( and others ) are now living at LAX including Todd Swenson from Fresno. (Todd Swenson - pilot with Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 3:07 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 'Harry Potter' Actor - Sentenced - Growing Pot

  Twenty-year-old Jamie Waylett - (who plays school bully in the Harry Potter films) was growing at least 10 marijuana plants in a bedroom at his mother's home in London. Waylett - got 120-hours of community service for his punishment. Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 2:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Lights out – Local Movies in the Park…

  Lights out – Local Movies in the Park…   Too bad…   In Tulare it looks like the free Movies in the park program – is being canceled.   (For this year)   The reason?   Apparently the city needs certain license to show Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 2:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Two Peas-in-a Podcast…

  (Jim Boren & Bill McEwen - having fun)   Two Peas-in-a Podcast…   The Fresno Bee has a new way for two of its “political gurus” (Jim Boren & Bill McEwen) to sound off on all things impacting the valley.   It’s Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 2:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ugh… PG&E wants to raise your rates..

  Ugh… PG&E wants to raise your rates..   Yup.   Pacific Gas and Electric Co. want to raise its electricity rates by 6.5 percent.   They want to start charging you more in 2011.   The reason?   They need the money Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 2:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Lodi City Council – Prayer – Invocation – Jesus

  Lodi City Council – Prayer – Invocation – Jesus   The controversy over the invocation prayer before the city council convenes is heating up.   Now – according to a Lodi News-Sentinel article a national group plans to be at the August 5th Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 2:34 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Truancy – Welfare – Money

  Valley Truancy – Welfare – Money   In San Joaquin County officials are thinking about fining parents – if their kids skip school.    How can they do that?    Well, they can only do it for parents who are on welfare.   Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 2:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Merge Ahead… Water Fix?

  Merge Ahead…  Water Fix?   This sounds like a good idea.   But who knows?   Some want to connect the California Aqueduct with the   Delta-Mendota Canal.   The plan could mean more irrigation water for valley Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 1:43 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Same Sex marriage – Okay in California

  Same Sex marriage – Okay in California...      … As long as you got married some place else…   At least that’s the idea behind a bill that’s making its way through Sacramento.   If it's passed and signed into law, would Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 1:37 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sacramento - IOU's = Win-Win

  Sacramento – IOU's - Win-Win   Residents in Sacramento - may soon be able to cash their California IOUs at city hall.   The city of Sacramento is proposing to buy up to $10 million in IOUs at face value.   (The idea is – it helps Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 1:36 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• New Budget Plan - Highlights - Lowlights...

  New Budget Plan - Highlights - Lowlights.. Thanks to the L.A. Times -  (Times Sacramento Bureau) CUTS K-12 and community college education -- $4.3 billion Higher education -- $3 billion Medi-Cal -- $1.3 billion State worker pay -- Read More posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 1:18 PM by godogs | 0 Comments