Monday, September 28, 2009 - Posts

• Merced City Council: Yes to WalMart

  Merced City Council:  Yes to WalMart   As many expected they would Monday night the Merced City Council gave a proposed WalMart distribution center – the green light.   It means over one thousand jobs for the area.   But some Read More posted Monday, September 28, 2009 9:54 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Zumbox – E-mail – From Your City?

  Zumbox – E-mail – From Your City?   City leaders in San Francisco have started sending e-mail letter’s to residents – based on their street address.   Pretty cool huh?   Or is it?   (Big Brother? With the Government holding Read More posted Monday, September 28, 2009 9:09 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Hybrid Drivers – Lose a Perk..?

  California - Hybrid Drivers – Lose a Perk..?   Attention Hybrid drivers - if  you like to drive alone in the carpool lanes: You’re days may be numbered. Some lawmakers in California  are thinking about pulling your privileges. Read More posted Monday, September 28, 2009 9:08 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• President Obama - Denmark - Chicago's Olympic bid

  President Obama - plans to travel to Copenhagen - to push for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Chicago. He plans to lobby the IOC (International Olympic Committee). The IOC will meet on Friday. Finalists include: Chicago Read More posted Monday, September 28, 2009 2:28 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Four Day – School Week – Saves Big

  Four  Day – School Week – Saves Big   In Visalia the savings of a four day a week work week add up fast.   By switching to four days from five the Visalia Unified School District could save a lot of money.   See it – Link it: Read More posted Monday, September 28, 2009 1:46 PM by godogs | 6 Comments

• California - $9 billion – Road to Nowhere?

  California - $9 billion – Road to Nowhere?   Some are concerned about losing out on about $9 billion dollars in highway funds.   Here in California – that could be a big financial hit – unless Congress steps in to change some laws.   Read More posted Monday, September 28, 2009 1:36 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Feinstein - Guantanamo Prisoners – Welcome to California (YouTube Link)

  Guantanamo Prisoners – Welcome to California   U.S. Senator and California Democrat Dianne Feinstein says she’s okay with transfering those suspected terrorists to maximum security prisons in California.   YouTube Video Link Here   Read More posted Monday, September 28, 2009 1:35 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fiorina vs. Boxer

  Fiorina vs.  Boxer   Bay Area Senator Barbara Boxer might actually have a fight on her hands to hold onto her U.S. Senate seat next year.   A former Hewlett-Packard chief executive might give Boxer a run for her money.   See Read More posted Monday, September 28, 2009 1:34 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• GOP Convention – Can They Win?

  GOP Convention – Can They Win?   It appears as though on the heals of a weekend GOP Convention in Indian Wells the GOP is taking aim at the race for governor and one U.S. Senate seat next year.   See it – Link it:   LA Times articl Read More posted Monday, September 28, 2009 1:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Standing Room Only – On Prayer

  Standing Room Only – On Prayer   In Lodi they’re expecting a big crowd this week over whether or not the council should continue to allow prayers or invocations before their council sessions.   (The council is expected to take a vote on Read More posted Monday, September 28, 2009 1:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – What’s a Conservative to do?

  California – What’s a Conservative to do?   So far the three key republican candidates for governor are sending conservatives a mixed message. Some are pro-abortion rights While others are ambivalent on immigration reform Others are Read More posted Monday, September 28, 2009 1:32 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California GOP – Resurgence?

  California GOP – Resurgence?   Fresh from a weekend conference some believe the GOP could be looking forward to a better year politically in 2010.    See it – Link it: San Francisco Chronicle article Read More posted Monday, September 28, 2009 1:31 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Recycling – Expect to Pay more

  California - Recycling – Expect to Pay more   First off – Congratulations California we’re recycling more than ever.   Secondly, state lawmakers continue to squander your recycle funds.   And Third: Get ready to start paying Read More posted Monday, September 28, 2009 1:30 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Budget Buster – 2010 ?

  California – Budget Buster – 2010 ?   Can the state hold-on until 2010?   Some projections show the state’s budget picture will continue to improve as we head toward 2010.   But will state spending have to be cut again before then? Read More posted Monday, September 28, 2009 1:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments