Sunday, September 06, 2009 - Posts

• United We Stand – Valley Farmers

  United We Stand – Valley Farmers Valley Farmers are getting united behind a common goal and some common problems. Thieves who steal are running into some stiffer and more sophisticated resistance from Valley farmers. Read More posted Sunday, September 06, 2009 9:33 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Entrepreneurs – Booming in California?

  Entrepreneurs – Booming in California? Recently released census figures show that in 2007 the country had over 21 million people who work for themselves. (California was tops with almost 3 million in that category) See it – Link it: Read More posted Sunday, September 06, 2009 9:32 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Valley Scrap Metal – Waiting Period – Pays off?

  Valley Scrap Metal – Waiting Period – Pays off? It looks like some new laws designed to cut down on stolen scrap metal might be starting to pay off. The Stockton Record shows what happened when someone turned in some copper at a recycler Read More posted Sunday, September 06, 2009 9:31 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Fresno State – Professor Lawsuit – No Joke

  Fresno State – Professor Lawsuit – No Joke According to published reports, he said he was just joking when threatened toshoot some of his students. He was suspended.  End of story right? Nope. Now he’s suing Fresno State Read More posted Sunday, September 06, 2009 9:29 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sucker Rally - on Wall Street?

  Sucker Rally - on Wall Street? Some here in the valley think so. Despite the steady climb on Wall Street some aren’t convinced the financial building blocks of this bull market are solid. See it – Link it: Modesto Bee article Read More posted Sunday, September 06, 2009 9:27 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Labor Day – Valley Jobless

  Labor Day – Valley Jobless The Modesto Bee has an editorial on how many here in the valley will observe “Labor Day” from the unemployment lines. See it – Link it: Modesto Bee editorial   Read More posted Sunday, September 06, 2009 9:26 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Air Pollution - “Do as I say – Not as I do..?”

  Air Pollution - “Do as I say – Not as I do..?” When it comes to air pollution – it looks like some at the Modesto office of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District are walking the walk – not just talking the Read More posted Sunday, September 06, 2009 9:24 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Water Fight – Valley Farmers – Fighting Back?

  Water Fight – Valley Farmers – Fighting Back? Here in the valley, some farmers are becoming increasingly vocal as they watch their livelihoods dry-up and die. Will we see more vocal public demonstrations? Could be. See it Read More posted Sunday, September 06, 2009 9:23 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Sacramento - Immigration Reform – Off the Table?

  Sacramento - Immigration Reform – Off the Table? It seems the Obama administration has its hands full these days, from the Health care reform legislation – to the expanded war in Afghanistan to the still faltering economy and high Read More posted Sunday, September 06, 2009 9:21 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• San Francisco Mayor - Mixed Reviews – Bid for Governor?

  San Francisco Mayor  - Mixed Reviews – Bid for Governor? According to the Los Angeles Times, Mayor Gavin Newsom has made some big strides in San Francisco. And yet – others wonder if his record is nothing more big promises and Read More posted Sunday, September 06, 2009 9:20 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Carfax – Accessibility?

  California - Carfax – Accessibility? Some in Sacramento want the state to make it easier to check a vehicle’s history through Carfax. (Carfax allows you to check the background on a car before you buy it..) They’ve sent a bill Read More posted Sunday, September 06, 2009 9:19 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Maria Shriver – The Kennedy Legacy Lives on..?

  Maria Shriver – The Kennedy Legacy Lives on..? With the deaths of Senator Edward Kennedy and Eunice Kennedy Shriver Maria Shriver says that the Kennedy Legacy will live on. See it – Link it: San Francisco Chronicle article Read More posted Sunday, September 06, 2009 9:18 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Prisons – “The price of Procrastination” … Per day.

  California Prisons – “The price of Procrastination”  … Per day. According to an article in the Sacramento Bee the price of putting off prison reform here in California adds up fast: Try $3.3 million per day See it – Link it: Read More posted Sunday, September 06, 2009 9:16 PM by godogs | 0 Comments