Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - Posts

• California - World's Tallest Dog Dies (Pic & Video)

  His name was Gibson. He lived in Sacramento and he was world's tallest dog. New record holder - October 8th 2009? He died last week from cancer. See it - Link it: cbs 13 article Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:18 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• San Francisco Budget Mess

  San Francisco Budget Mess   The city is trying to cut over half a billion dollars from its budget.   See it – Link it:   San Francisco Chronicle article Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:16 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fresno County - New Morgue – It’s about time…

  Fresno County - New Morgue – It’s about time…   Fresno County Supervisors – have given the green light to building a new Morgue.   See it – Link it:   Fresno Bee article   Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:15 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Gas Prices Up – Consumption Down

  California - Gas Prices Up – Consumption Down   Here in California, as gas prices jump – more people are cutting back on driving.   See it – Link it:   LA Times article Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Santa Monica Report - ‘Cash for Clunkers’ – Losing appeal?

  Santa Monica Report - ‘Cash for Clunkers’ – Losing  appeal?   According to an online report - interest in the "cash for clunkers" car program could be slowing down a bit.   See it – Link it:   Sacramento Bee article Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Swine Flu - Stanislaus Victim

  Swine Flu - Stanislaus Victim   For the second time, the swine flu has claimed a life in Stanislaus County.   (A 37-year-old man died Monday)   See it – Link it:   Modesto Bee article Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:12 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Working Hard - Productivity Up

  Working Hard - Productivity Up   The economy may be down, but a new report shows worker productivity is up.   (It’s up 6.4%)   So what does that mean for the bottom line for big companies?   See it – Link it:   LA Times Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:11 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Digital Textbook

  California - Digital Textbook   The Governor’s Digital Text Book Initiative is moving forward.   (Potential High school math and science textbooks – have been submitted for consideration)   See it - Link it:   Governor’s Office Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Homes - Repo Man – Needs a Break..

  California Homes - Repo Man – Needs a Break..   Apparently there are so many homes in foreclosure that some lenders are thinking twice about sending in the repo-man.   (Last month - default notices were up 12% - but repossessions were down Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:09 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - School for Homeless Kids?

  California - School for Homeless Kids?   In Stockton it looks like a school for homeless children – could move forward.   See it – Link it:   Stockton Record article Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:08 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ripe - Valley Tomato Crop….

  Ripe - Valley Tomato Crop….   Here they come…   .....  Tons of Valley tomatoes are heading to canneries in the Modesto area.   (Find out what those tomatoes will be used for in the Modesto Bee.)   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:08 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Williamson Act – Valley Farmers Wait for the Fall-out

  Williamson Act – Valley Farmers Wait for the Fall-out   Last month the state all but eliminated state funding for the Williamson Act.   Ultimately that could cost some valley farmers – or counties dearly.   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:07 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Atwater – Five Teachers Rehired

  Atwater – Five Teachers Rehired   It’s not much but -  its good news for five teachers.    Atwater School District leaders have agreed to rehire five teachers.   See it – link it:   Merced Sun-Star article   Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Modesto - More Furloughs

  Modesto - More Furloughs   In Modesto the list of city workers taking unpaid furloughs now includes: Community Service workers Police clerks See it – link it:   Modesto Bee article Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• White House Initiative - Coming to Valley

  White House Initiative - Coming to Valley   Later this month Merced College will offer a forum on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.   Its part of a White House Initiative.   See it – Link it:   Merced Sun-Star Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:05 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Online Textbooks – Good to Go…

  California - Online Textbooks – Good to Go…   As kids head back to school this month – some will be able to access their textbooks online.   (So far - 10 free online textbooks will be available for things like calculus and chemistry.)  Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:04 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Parks – Pay to Play..

  California Parks – Pay to Play..   California's state parks need money.   So, fees are going up.   Parking fees are going from:  $2 to $5   Camping fees will go up from:  $10 to $21 a night. See it – Link Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Meg Whitman – Planting a Seed?

  Meg Whitman – Planting a Seed?   Former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman – is reaching out to valley farmers.   Its part of her bid to become Governor next year.   See it - Link it:   Modesto Bee article Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Run Arnold Run - Eunice Shriver – Arnold Schwarzenegger

  Run Arnold Run - Eunice Shriver – Arnold Schwarzenegger   This is a nice story.   According to published reports Eunice Kennedy Shriver – who passed away this week played a big role in pushing Arnold Schwarzenegger to run for Governor. Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:02 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Legalized Internet Poker?

  California – Legalized Internet Poker?   It looks like card clubs and tribal casinos – are placing a bet on Internet Poker.   The idea could lead to legalized Internet poker in California.   See it - Link it:   Sacramento Bee Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:01 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Atwater – Again – Racist e-mails

  Atwater – Again – Racist e-mails   Atwater City Councilman Gary Frago is tied to yet another round of violent and racist e-mails.    This time – there are more than 200 new e-mails.   The city held a special meeting on the Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:00 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Then – And Now..

  California Then – And Now..   What a difference a year makes.   State Controller John Chiang – has just released some new figures showing just how far the state has fallen financially in one year.   Then and now numbers:   Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 8:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Stockton – Thanks But - No thanks..

  Stockton – Thanks But - No thanks..   The City Council in Stockton – goes on record as opposing a plan for a peripheral canal.   The council isn’t alone.   See why – See it – Link:   Stockton Record article Read More posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 7:22 PM by godogs | 0 Comments