Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - Posts

• Skinny House - Nine Feet Wide - $2.7 Million (Pic)

  Would you buys this house? Its in New York.  It's  9 1/2 feet wide and 42 feet long. Asking price?  $2.7 million Its in Greenwich Village. See it - Link it: yahoo news article Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 6:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Faith - God - Dogs - Michael Vick - Tony Dungy

  In Texas this week former Colts NFL coach Tony Dungy talked about faith and Michael Vick's return to the NFL. Dungy who visited Vick while he was in prison on the dog fighting conviction asked Vick: "I asked Michael, 'Where was the Lord in all of Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:33 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Schools - Tee Shirt Trouble - "Islam is of the Devil"

  More students showed up to school this week wearing shirts that said:  "Islam is of the Devil" The students were sent home. The Anti-Muslim statement is a violation of the school's dress code. Is it Free speech? Or something Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:27 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): islam.jpg

• Would you pay $250 K for a Camero - Papa John's founder Did...(Video)

  Once you get past the price of the car, this is actually a nice story. The founder of Papa John's pizza chain - put out a $250,000 reward to find a Camero he used to own. ( He had to sell it years ago to save his business) Back in 1983 - John Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Big Charge - Electric Trucks

  Big Charge - Electric Trucks   This could be good for the economy and for valley air. Electric Vehicles International – plans to move its headquarters to Stockton.   They deal with electric trucks.   See it – link it:   Stockton Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:16 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Housing Construction – Tax Breaks evaporate

  Housing Construction – Tax Breaks evaporate   Remember that $10,000 tax credit for first time home buyers?   It’s a good deal.   But like all good things… it’s coming to and end.   And that could hurt new home sales.   Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:15 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Bumpy Road – Dos Palos – Gustine

  Bumpy Road – Dos Palos – Gustine   In Merced County they have a report on overall road conditions in the county.   According to the report - Livingston's roads are the best in the county.   ...But expect a bumpy ride if you’re driving Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:15 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Merced - Wal-Mart Distribution Center – Green Light

  Merced - Wal-Mart Distribution Center – Green Light   This week the Planning Commission said okay to a massive Wal-Mart distribution center.   ... Next step – City hall.   The council could take a final vote on the matteer in late Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Atwater - No Water Rate Hike …Yet.

  Atwater - No Water Rate Hike …Yet.   This week the Atwater City Council decided against raising water and other utility rates.   ...For the time being.   See it – Link it:   Merced Sun-Star article Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:13 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Smaller Budgets – Bigger Classes – Kern County

  Smaller Budgets – Bigger Classes – Kern County   It’s a sign of the times.   In Kern County some elementary schools are dealing with bigger classes ( K-3 ) than last year.   These days, it seems like the rules on class size are getting Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:11 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Modesto Schools – No “Confidential Medical Service”

  Modesto Schools – No “Confidential Medical Service”   I've blogged on this before and now it looks like the issue is resolved.   This week the Modesto City School district decided not to allow junior high school students and high school Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:11 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Training - Spanish Medical Interpreters

  Valley Training - Spanish Medical Interpreters   It’s a growing problem here in the valley.   Medical people who can speak Spanish.   The College of the Sequoias and Reedley College are expanding programs to help train more health Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• State Budget Cuts – Hurting Small Valley Businesses?

  State Budget Cuts – Hurting Small Valley Businesses?   According to an article in the Los Angeles Times – Budget cutbacks in Sacramento are hurting small businesses and entrepreneurs.   See it – Link it:   LA Times article Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:09 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Prop 8 backers – Stand for Traditional Marriage in Iowa

  Prop 8 backers – Stand for Traditional Marriage in Iowa   The National Organization for Marriage – which helped to get Prop 8 passed here in California – is working on a similar issue in Iowa.   See it – Link it:   LA Times article Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:09 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sacramento – Merits of a Strong Mayor?

  Sacramento – Merits of a Strong Mayor?   Perhaps this is yet another sign that Sacramento needs a strong Mayor form of government to get things done.   Apparently no one in Sacramento can make a decision on this one.   So, it could Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:08 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Whistle-Blower Protection - UC Workers

  Whistle-Blower Protection - UC Workers   You wouldn’t think you’d need a law for this one…   But..   Lawmakers in Sacramento have approved a bill that would give UC employees “the right to sue” for damages if they’re fired for being Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:07 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Prison - Mess

  California Prison - Mess   What’s worse – Prison Food – or Prison Overcrowding?   Some would be hard pressed to answer that one, but most would say overcrowding is the biggest issued for California  prisons.   (The problem has Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Congressmen Dennis Cardoza – New Challenger

  Congressmen Dennis Cardoza – New Challenger   Democratic Congressmen Dennis Cardoza – has a new challenger to his seat.   Mike Berryhill - has announced he will challenge Cardoza for the 18th district seat.   (Cardoza is serving in Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:05 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• The Honorable Poochigian – Good Move

  The Honorable Poochigian – Good Move   Some outside the valley – are already taking pot shots at Chuck   Poochigian and his recent appointment to the bench.   But most valley residents think it’s a good move.   See it – Link Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 12:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Business – Taxing Times

  California Business – Taxing Times   Dozens of  business groups are – trying to put the brakes on a plan to change key aspects of California’s tax system.   See it – Link it:   Capitol Alert       Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 12:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Bee’s on Board – Part-Time Legislature

  Bee’s on Board – Part-Time Legislature   Jim Boren at the Bee and others (Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Poizner) agree – its time to look at a part time legislature here in California.    (I’ve blogged on this in the past Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 12:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – More Correctional Officers Cut

  California – More Correctional Officers Cut   Here they come.  More layoff notices for correctional officers.    (Over one thousand new layoff notices are going out this week.)   The goal is to cut spending by $1.2 billion. Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 12:57 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• State Assembly - Punts on Prison Package?

  State Assembly - Punts on Prison Package?   It looks like the State Assembly will delay a vote on a controversial prison package.   The bill could lead to the release of 27-thousand inmates and save the state over one billion dollars.   Read More posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009 12:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments