Thursday, September 17, 2009 - Posts

• Bumpy Ride - Stockton – Bus Drivers – Layoffs?

  Bumpy Ride - Stockton – Bus Drivers – Layoffs?   It looks like times are tough even for bus service in Stockton.   San Joaquin Regional Transit District – may have to layoff about a dozen bus drivers.   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 11:39 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Snake - With Foot - Climbing Bedroom Wall (Picture)

  66 year old Dean Qiongxiu - claims she found this snake clinging to the wall of her bedroom in the middle of the night. "I woke up and heard a strange scratching sound. I turned on the light and saw this monster working its way along the Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 8:52 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• It's about time: Chocolate Theme Park

  It's about time: Chocolate Theme Park In China they're working on a Willy Wonka-style theme park. Some are calling it the 'world chocolate dream park'. It opens next year. And will include a life-size edible Terracotta Army - The Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 8:03 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• UC Regents - Higher Fees – For Students

  UC Regents - Higher Fees – For Students   It looks like despite protests student fees at all Ten University of California campuses will soon be going up – again.   This time students could take a 30% hit.   See it – Link it: Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 8:02 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Nuclear Option – California’s Power Grid

  Nuclear Option – California’s Power Grid   Two gubernatorial candidates – recently went on record as saying they support nuclear power to meet the State’s energy needs.   See it – Link it:   AP article   Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 8:01 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Governor – To Jerry Brown: Investigate ACORN

  Governor – To Jerry Brown:  Investigate ACORN   Governor Schwarzenegger wants Attorney General  Jerry Brown to investigate ACORN.   (It’s a left-leaning organization that’s come under fire recently)   So, what do you think? Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 8:01 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Jerry Brown – NOT – Running for Governor?

  Jerry Brown – NOT – Running for Governor?   This week California Attorney General Jerry Brown said he’s “undecided” about running for governor next year.   See it – Link it:   Sacramento Bee article Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 8:00 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Online Web site: Rate your boss...

  Online Web site:  Rate your boss...   Sounds like this could be fun.   Its for state workers.   They get to rate their bosses for both the good things and the not so-good things they do.   The site for California isen’t Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 7:59 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tracy - Prayer Policy?

  Tracy - Prayer Policy?   This sounds kind-of odd.   City leaders in Tracy sent out letters to dozens of churches making clear its policy on ‘inclusive’ prayers.   (The city is – taking the action after a group questioned the opening Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 7:58 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Federal Juristicion – State Inmates

  California – Federal Juristicion – State Inmates   The argumenet is pretty simple.   They’re our inmates and so, the feds have no say in how the state deals with health care issues for state prisoners.   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 7:57 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - 2010 Election – Follow the Money

  California - 2010 Election – Follow the Money   By the amount of money being raised by polititians these days, you might not know the state is in a recession.   Lots of Lawmakers are raising lots of money.   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 7:56 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Healthy Families - Insurance Saved

  California - Healthy Families - Insurance Saved   It looks like over the state’s Health Families medical insurance program has been spared the budget axe.   (Over 80-thousand people will be covered now)   See it – Link it:   Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 7:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Lieutenant Governor Field – Getting Crowded?

  California Lieutenant Governor Field – Getting Crowded?   Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn – is apparently thinking about running for Lieutenant Governor next year.   See it – Link it:   LA Times article Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 7:55 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Governor – No Special Session on Water?

  Governor – No Special Session on Water?   Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger – who was on Sean Hannity’s program tonight has yet to call for a special legislative session – to deal with the state’s drought.   Some wonder if he ever will.   Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 7:53 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Water Fight - Sean Hannity - Comes to Town

  Conservative talk show host Sean Hannity is in the Valley tonight. Regardless of your political stripes – this is a big deal for the valley. (Here's a video link to the scope of the problem) The topic is water. But it’s bigger than that. It’s even Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 2:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Visalia Parks – Face-lift

  Visalia Parks – Face-lift   This is good news in a down economy.   Visalia is working on about half a million dollars worth of improvements to its parks.   (They’re working to refurbish eight city parks)   See it – Link it: Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:18 AM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Kern County – Dog problems – Seattle

  Kern County – Dog problems – Seattle   Well, it seemed innocent enough.   In an effort to cut down on overpopulation some in Kern County transferred over 150 dogs to Seattle.   Nice gesture.   They wanted the dogs the dogs Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:18 AM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Modesto – Eggs - Prop 2 – Comes Home to Roost

  Modesto – Eggs - Prop 2 – Comes Home to Roost   An egg producer in Modesto – plans to build a new henhouse – designed to comply with Proposition 2 – which was passed by voters last year.   (Prop 2 requires – that hens have more space) Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:17 AM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Heading - Uptown – Fresno

  Heading - Uptown – Fresno   This sounds like a good idea.   The city of Fresno wants to make lemonaide out of lemons.   They want to capitalize on their new stake in the Fresno Metropolitan Museum.   The idea – attract developers Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:16 AM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Tulare County – Drug Trafficking – Big Bust

  Tulare County – Drug Trafficking – Big Bust   This is kind-of eye-opening.   This week hundreds of officers hit over a dozen locations – and broke-up a big drug-trafficking organization.   See it – Link it:   Visalia Times-Delta Read More posted Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:15 AM by godogs | 0 Comments