Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - Posts

• California Cops - Outsource Police Reports

  California Cops - Outsource Police Reports Not all Police mind you just some in the city of Vallejo. (The idea is to save time and money) According to online reports: The Police Department is now using a transcription service based in Tennessee - Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:37 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California - Plane Wreckage - Found 54 years later?

  California - Plane Wreckage - Found 54 years later? 54 years, later it looks like the wreckage of a missing plane has been found off the coast of Southern California. (The Lockheed-Martin T-33A – disappeared back in 1955.) It was on a training mission Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments Attachment(s): jet plane.jpg

• Excessive Force - Modesto Police?

  Excessive Force - Modesto Police?   According to published reports, the numbers of complaints against the Modesto police department are up.   See it – Link it:   Modesto Bee article     Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:25 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• San Francisco - Wind Power

  San Francisco - Wind Power   Leaders in San Francisco – would like to see more wind power at Golden Gate Park.   Some want to see modern versions of the windmills to pop-up in other parts of the city.   See it – Link it: San Francisco Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:24 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Online Job Ads - Down in California

  Online Job Ads - Down in California   According to a new report there are fewer jobs being advertised online.   In California the rate fell over 5% this month.   See it – Link it:   Sacramento Bee article Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Hanford - HIV Treatments – Stop Next Month?

  Hanford - HIV Treatments – Stop Next Month?   A health clinic in Hanford may have to stop its HIV treatment program next month.   (And that could impact dozens of patients.)   See it – Link it:   Fresno Bee article   Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:22 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley - High-Speed Rail Meeting – Next Thursday

  Valley - High-Speed Rail Meeting – Next Thursday Do you want to put-in your two cents on the high speed rail plans in the valley?   Now’s your chance.   Next Thursday - the California High-Speed Rail Authority will hold a meeting in Merced. Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:21 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Emergency Rooms – Jammed … with....

  California - Emergency Rooms – Jammed … with....   According to published reports the state’s emergency rooms are jammed – with patients who don’t have health insurance.   The result?   Longer lines Higher costs   See Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• UC Merced – Another Federal Grant

  UC Merced – Another Federal Grant   UC Merced just picked up another $1.3 million grant from the federal government.   (It could help expand the schools health related fields)   See it - Link it:   Merced Sun-Star articl Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:19 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Kings County – Layoffs – Unions Fight to Block

  Kings County – Layoffs – Unions Fight to Block   This week about half a dozen employees of Kings County are slated to lose their jobs.    But Union leaders are asking for a delay.   But for how long?   See it – Link it: Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:18 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Census - Valley Recession

  Census - Valley Recession   I’m not sure we needed the U.S. Census Bureau to tell us this, but income levels are down here in our valley.   See it – Link it:   Modesto Bee article Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:17 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Misery Index: High - Valley Mood: Low

  Misery Index: High - Valley Mood: Low   According to new information from the Census Bureau the mood over our economy - has gotten worse over the last three years.   See it – Link it:   Fresno Bee article Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:16 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• 'Governor' - Jerry Brown – Again?

  'Governor' -  Jerry Brown – Again?   Yep.    According to a new Rasmussen poll Attorney General Jerry Brown would beat the republican candiates for the 2010 gubernatorial race - if it was held today.   The interesting thing Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 7:51 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Facing Foreclosure? - Get Help in Stockton

  Facing Foreclosure?  - Get Help in Stockton   If you’re one of the many residents here in the valley facing foreclosure check-out this article in the Fresno Bee.   (There’s a free workshop tomorrow in Stockton that could offer some Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 7:47 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Religious Freedom - Gets Ugly – In Lodi

  Religious Freedom - Gets Ugly – In Lodi   This Wednesday the Lodi City Council will vote on allowing prayers before council sessions.    The time honored tradition of invocations is being challenged (primarily by an out of state group) Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 7:28 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• 500-carat diamond (Pic)

  This is one big diamond. This thing is the size of a chicken egg. It was discovered in South Africa. The 507.55-carat gem reportedly has "exceptional color and clarity." No value has been give yet for the diamond - yet. Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 2:28 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• Knitting for Men - Gay or Straight

  Well, I guess this is one way to unwind after work. Seems like some guys in Columbus, Ohio have taken up knitting. They meet once a month - and hold a men's only knitting night. They're called the Knights of Knitting. (About 15 Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 2:00 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Part-Time Legislators?

  California - Part-Time Legislators?   Some say it’s a good idea.   It would force lawmakers to focus on the principle items on their agenda.   Passing a balanced budget and taking care of: Schools Roads Public safety etc. Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 1:27 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Be Afraid… Very Afraid…. Sweeping Tax Changes

  Be Afraid… Very Afraid…. Sweeping Tax Changes   … That’s how some see the recent talk about overhauling the state’s tax codes.   (A commission is working on a plan to overhaul and – reform the state’s tax system.)   So what to you Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 1:21 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California vs. California – We Sue ourselves ... again

  California vs. California – We Sue ourselves ... again   Have you noticed a pattern?   The state makes necessary cutbacks to balance the budget.   Then, state agencies and or union groups file lawsuits to stop the cuts.   Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 1:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Cross-Hairs - GOP Hit List - 2010

  Cross-Hairs - GOP Hit List - 2010   Several members of Congress are on the hit list for the GOP next year.   From California: Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D) Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D) Republicans see those two seats Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 1:10 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Give a Damn – Build a Dam – Damn Dams

  Give a Damn – Build a Dam – Damn Dams   There...    That just about sums up how some in our state view of Dams – and our Drought.   Those are just three of the positions on how some see the state’s water dilemma and the Read More posted Tuesday, September 29, 2009 1:01 PM by godogs | 0 Comments