Monday, August 03, 2009 - Posts

• Gavin Newsom - Running on Empty?

  Gavin Newsom - Running on Empty?   Some wonder if Newsom’s run for Governor is running on empty.   Some believe San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom might have a hard time staying in the race for governor next year.   His biggest Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• The Oakland Option: Grow it – Tax it – Smoke it

  The Oakland Option: Grow it – Tax it – Smoke it   In Oakland they could tax pot dispensaries $18 for every $1,000 in revenue.   That adds up.   So, if it’s good enough for Oakland – what about the rest of the state?   Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fresno’s Downtown Redevelopment – Shut down?

  Fresno’s Downtown Redevelopment – Shut down?   The state needs cash.    And so, it could take over $1.5 billion dollars from hundreds of redevelopment agencies – including Fresno’s.   Worst case senario:   The LA Times Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:57 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• State Workers: Ready Willing and Able: To Strike…

  State Workers: Ready Willing and Able:  To Strike…   It’s called a “strike authorization vote...”   (Members of the state’s biggest union have authorized their leaders to launch a strike.)   But - union officials say they have Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Merced County - Abortion Tee-Shirt – Lawsuit

  Merced County - Abortion Tee-Shirt – Lawsuit   We’ve reported on this in the past.   But now it looks like a trial date has been set for a girl who was forced to remove her anti-abortion T-shirt by school officials.   (It happened Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:52 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ouch… Stockton takes hit on Hotel

  Ouch… Stockton takes hit on Hotel   Sad to see this.   According to the Stockton Record - The Lexington Plaza Waterfront Hotel in Stockton could be the latest victim of a down economy.   See it – Link it:   Stockton Record Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:51 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tough Economy: Would you Cut Funeral Costs?

  Tough Economy:  Would you Cut Funeral Costs?   It’s a sad commentary on our economy, but it looks like the tough economy is even taking a toll on how we bury our loved ones.   A  Bakersfield Californian article shows – some are Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:51 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Inland Empire – Latinos –Take Financial Hit?

  Inland Empire – Latinos –Take Financial Hit? Jobs are down. Contruction is down. And foreclosures are up. That pretty much sums up things state-wide in California.   But in Inland Empire – are Latinos taking a bigger hit?   Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:50 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Kern County – 1st Human West Nile Case

  Kern County – 1st Human West Nile Case   The West Nile Virus hits Kern County.   The county has its first human case of the West Nile Virus.   See it – Link it:   Bakersfield Californian article Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:49 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Don’t Drink the Water…..

  California - Don’t Drink the Water…..   It’s called  ‘gray water.’    And here in CCalifornia we might see more of it in the future.   (There’s nothing wrong with it - for certain things..)   With our growing drought Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley College – Twitter/Facebook 101 ?

  Valley College –  Twitter/Facebook 101 ?   The College of Sequoias – wants to hook-up with students.   ....And its reaching out electronically.   Will Facebook and Twitter have a role in the school’s future?   See Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:47 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Musical Chairs – College Class Space

  Valley Musical Chairs – College Class Space   Forget - the bad economy. Forget – high tuition fees. Forget – less financial aid. The problem some students are facing these days – is finding a seat in classroom.   See it – Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:45 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Furloughs – At Fresno State - Day One

  Furloughs – At Fresno State - Day One   Monday was the first unpaid furlough day for some workers at Fresno State.   And for the most part things went off okay.   But no-one likes the fact that Fresno State is trying to close $16 Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:45 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Modesto – Sacramento wants $4.8 million

  Modesto – Sacramento wants $4.8 million   For residents in Modesto that new budget passed in Sacramento last month came with a price tag: $ 4.8 Million dollars. (The state wants $2.8 million – from Modesto’s property tax revenues and is Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:44 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• War Chest – Brown vs. Whitman – 2010

  War Chest – Brown vs. Whitman – 2010   The race for Governor is on here in California.   And so, far the race is all about money.   (New campaign fundraising reports – show the Republicans and the Democrats already have their front Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:42 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California's – Growing Uninsured: Kids.

  California's – Growing Uninsured: Kids.   Well, the budget deal is in.   The Deficit is closed – at least for now.   But part of that “deal” could mean more California Kids are uninsured.   See it – Link it:   Wall Street Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:41 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California’s - Money Pit

  California’s - Money Pit   We closed the state’s projected $26 Billion dollar deficit right?   Well… not really.   Some maintain there’s another round of cuts coming.   Why?   Good Question.   Some claim state Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 11:40 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• College Grad Sues - Cause - She Can't Find a Job !

  Well... this will be fun to watch. Trina Thompson - thinks her college degree is worthless. So, she's filed a lawsuit against her alma mater for $ 70,000. She wants her money back. ( She wants Monroe College - to give her back the Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 6:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Still paying with IOU’s – But Why?

  California - Still paying with IOU’s – But Why?   Even though the state finally passed an updated budget, California is still printing IOU’s instead of checks.   At least for a while…   See it – Link it:   San Jose Mercury Read More posted Monday, August 03, 2009 2:52 PM by godogs | 0 Comments