Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - Posts

• LA Fire - View from Space - NASA (Pic)

  Image of smoke from California wildfires captured on Sunday by NASA’s Terra satellite. The Station Fire began last week in the Angeles National Forest, close to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 10:27 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 'MyKey' - Controls your teen driver...

  It's called Mykey. Its a new device that Ford is offering to help parents control their kids when they're behind the wheel. At  Ford Motor - they're rolling out the new technology with some of its new models. MyKey can control things Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:47 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Duggars - Expecting Baby Number...

  We feel blessed to have three children. I don't know ... ....Good for them. The Duggar family is now expecting baby number: 19.. "We are so thrilled,” Michelle Duggar, 42 - said “We just couldn’t believe it is happening.” Their oldest child, Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:39 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Facebook - Why write about Religious Views?

  Facebook - Why write about Religious Views? I don't have a Facebook account. But, apparently one of the questions you can answer is:  Religious Views: _____ (Facebook says about 150 million people write something in the Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:31 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Tulare County – Safe Jobs?

  Tulare County – Safe Jobs?   These days, its hard to find a safe job.   Maybe there is no such thing anymore, but in Tulare County it looks like some are not only holding onto their jobs – but their avoiding furloughs at the same time. Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:30 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Golf Course - Closes

  Valley Golf Course - Closes   The Modesto Bee is reporting that the Lake Don Pedro Golf Resort and Country Club has closed.   (It sounds like the bad economy, money problems – water bills etc are to blame...)   See it – Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:30 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Enrollment down? Merced Union

  Enrollment down?  Merced Union   The latest figures have some officials scratching their heads.   Is enrollment really down in the Merced Union High School District this year?   See it – Link it:   Merced Sun-Star articl Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Stanislaus County – H1N1 – Kills Two Women

  Stanislaus County – H1N1 – Kills Two Women   Sad news, the H1N1 virus – has killed again here in the valley.   This time two women died.   See it – Link it:   Modesto Bee article Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:22 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Governor Schwarzenegger - ‘Green Giant’

  Governor Schwarzenegger - ‘Green Giant’   This is big.   Green Giant big.   This week Governor Schwarzenegger – pulled the wraps off the Clean Energy Workforce Training Program.   (It’s touted as the biggest in the country) Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Are you on the List? Folks who owe California Money (Link)

  Are you on the List?  Folks who owe California Tax Money.   The California Franchise Tax Board – has a list online that lists the top 250 people and businesses – who owe the state money.   About a dozen of are from the valley.   Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:18 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 2010 - Candiates for Governor – Silicon Valley

  2010 - Candiates for Governor – Silicon Valley   This month the Silicon Valley Leadership Group forum will get underway.   Some say, it’s the first big get-together potential gubernatorial candidates.   But will all the key players Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Governor Schwarzenegger – Twitter Tops One Million

  Governor Schwarzenegger – Twitter Tops One Million   His approval ratings may be down for some – but his Twitter hit a new high over the weekend.   He hit the one million mark on Twitter.   See it – Link it:   LA Times article Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – 25-Cent Fee - Grocery Bags

  California – 25-Cent Fee Grocery Bags   If you use plastic or paper bags at the grocery store – get ready to pay an extra fee.   Some in Sacramento want to charge you 25 Cents per bag – with a $2.00 limit per transation.   The state Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:15 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Politics – 2010 Money Race… The winner is...

  California Politics – The 2010 Money Race…   Congressman Tom McClintock has raised a lot of money for the 2010 election cycle.      He’s got the biggest war chest for Repubicans (not counting independently wealthy candidates)   Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:12 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Ca - Special Election – Did you miss it?

  Ca - Special Election – Did you miss it?   Believe it or not - today’s a special primary election day for the 10th Congressional District.   (Turnout is expected to be low but there’s potentially a lot on the line)   See it - Link Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:09 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Assembly – Okay’s Prisons ‘Light’ bill ?

  Assembly – Okay’s Prisons ‘Light’ bill ?   Well, it’s not as bad as releasing 27-thousand inmates back onto the streets.   The Assembly bill passed on Monday – could potentially release 17-thousand inmates.   (The deal is still Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:07 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sacramento - Water Bill – Another Back-Room Deal?

  Sacramento - Water Bill – Another Back-Room Deal?   Another closed-door session in Sacramento.   This time, instead of hammering out a budget deal – leaders are working on a water deal.   (What ever the deal is – it could come to Read More posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 7:06 PM by godogs | 0 Comments