Sunday, August 16, 2009 - Posts

• Retired in Tulare – Public Pension - Private matter?

  Retired in Tulare – Public Pension - Private matter? About a dozen county employees are collecting over $100,000 a year with their public pensions. Public money – Public workers – but private names? Some don’t want you the public Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:42 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Congressman Jim Costa – Health Care

  Congressman Jim Costa – Health Care Some think Congressman Costa – isn’t doing a good job “taking a stand” on the health care debate. See it – Link it: Bakersfield Californian article Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:40 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley - Wine Grape Harvest – Cheers?

  Valley - Wine Grape Harvest – Cheers? Maybe not. The tough economy could end up hurting the valley’s wine harvest. According to an Associated Press article selling some expensive grapes – could be a tough sell this year. See Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:39 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• State Parks – Pay to Play

  State Parks – Pay to Play I’ve blogged on this before and it looks like the trend is shifting to higher fees at state parks.  The idea is – you use it – you pay for it. See it – Link it: San Francisco Chronicle article Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:38 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fresno State - Athletic Budget – Losing Score?

  Fresno State - Athletic Budget – Losing Score? What a difference a year makes. Last year at Fresno State it was all about expanding women’s sports. Lacrosse and swimming too. But now times tough.. See it – Link it: Fresno Bee Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:37 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Floating - Peripheral Canal Idea – Makes Waves..

  Floating - Peripheral Canal Idea – Makes Waves.. You’d think that with the state drought most folks would be interested in the idea of a peripheral canal.  (Help the farmers – save the fish etc) Well.. don’t forget about the impact Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:34 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ca: Pricy Pensions – Who's going to Pay?

  Ca: Pricy Pensions – Who's going to Pay? As more baby boomers start to retire more valley cities are facing some Pricy Pension bills without the fund to handle the costs. Schools and other government jobs have big pension bills. See it Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• More cuts in Merced County

  More cuts in Merced County In Merced County – they’re being forced to layoff another 100 workers. Its very bad news from the Board of Supervisors. See it – Link it: Merced Sun-Star article Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:32 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Eunice Shriver – Spirit of Service in California

  Eunice Shriver – Spirit of Service in California With the passing of his mother-in law - Governor Schwarzenegger is now calling on residents here in California to volunteering more to help others. It’s the spirit of service that so Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:31 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Internet poker – Legal Pot – Balanced Budget?

  California - Internet poker – Legal Pot – Balanced Budget? Let’s face it – Some California lawmakers are looking at all sorts of ideas to raise revenue for the state.  Some want to legalize pot (look for it on ballot next year) Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:30 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Health Care - Who’s really going to pay for it?

  Health Care - Who’s really going to pay for it? Republican Congressman Devin Nunes (Visalia) raises a great point about the ongoing national health care debate. Who’s going to pay for it? Any guesses? See it – Link it: Visalia Times-Delta Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Health Care - Moderate Modesto

  Health Care - Moderate Modesto Well – it can be done. It sounds like a couple of hundred people got together in Modesto and "talked" instead of "shouted" at each other over health care reform. See it – Link it: Modesto Bee Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:28 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Et Tu Brute?

  California - Et Tu Brute? When it comes to cutting costs at state prisons California isn't alone. Little comfort in that but apparently its true. See it Link it: Capitol Alert Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:25 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ca: Public vs. Private Pensions – Which is Better?

  Ca: Public vs. Private Pensions – Which is Better? In this case its good to be public. At least that’s the case here in California. In many cases public pension - trump private sector pension. See it – Link it: Visalia Times-Delta Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:25 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Great Point – Lawsuit over ½ of 1 % - Either way you pay..

  Great Point – Lawsuit over ½ of 1 % The Fresno Bee has a good point about a recent lawsuit filed by Democratic Senator Darrell Steinberg. (He’s suing the Governor for using his line-item veto to trim what amounts to ½ of 1 % of the state’s Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Cashing-In – On Cash Strapped California

  Cashing-In – On Cash Strapped California Next month the state will have to borrow over $10 billion dollars. And what’s bad for California - is turning out to be a good thing for some investors – looking to cash-in on the state’s budget mess. Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:19 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Mulligan

  California – Mulligan California needs a do-over. To steal a term from golf – we need a mulligan – with our messed up budget. Some argue California should just start over when it comes to its budget mess. A group calling Read More posted Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:12 PM by godogs | 0 Comments