Sunday, February 07, 2010 - Posts

• Former Miss California - Carrie Prejean Engaged (Pics)

  Just in time for the Superbowl. Former Miss California Carrie Prejean - is reportedly engaged. Carrie Prejean is engaged to St. Louis Rams Quarterback  Kyle Boller. See it - Link it: ok magazine article Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 6:10 PM by godogs | 2 Comments

• California – Time to build more Dams?

  California – Time to build more Dams?   Depending on who you listen to the best way for California to deal   with its ongoing drought is to conserve the water that we have.  Others   argue the only way to go is to build more Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:52 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Nuts

  California – Nuts   California Pistachio growers are having a good season.   New figures show the state set new levels in foreign markets.  Part of   the reason is a new ad campaign – touting the health benefits of   Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:52 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Dust Bowl?

  California - Dust Bowl?   New figures show unemployment numbers for farm workers are hitting   the same levels of the Great Depression. Here in the parts of the   valley unemployment is over 25%.  What makes things even worse Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:51 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California – Internet Poker – Bad Bet?

  California – Internet Poker – Bad Bet?   Lawmakers in Sacramento are considering legislation that could   legalize Internet poker.   Some claim the state could make money off the deal.   But others – including a coalition Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:50 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California - Bake Sale – For Mammograms?

  California - Bake Sale – For Mammograms?   Some lawmakers in Sacramento have come up with a unique way to   help low-income women get mammograms.   The idea ?   A bake sale See it – link it:   Capitol Alert   Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:50 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California’s - Constitutional Convention

  California’s - Constitutional Convention   One of the many ballot measures that might show-up on the ballot this   year is a plan for a Constitutional Convention.  But some say there’s a   problem brewing by groups who specialize Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:49 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California’s - Sweet Tooth Prevails?

  California’s - Sweet Tooth Prevails?   Remember all that talk recently about taxing sugar based soft drinks?    (Some claimed the genesis of the idea was to help reduce obesity and health care costs)    But some politicians Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:48 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• GOP – Democrat – Independent – Or D.T.S. ?

  GOP – Democrat – Independent – Or D.T.S. ?   According to some recently released figures more California voters   may be falling into the ‘Independent’ political camp.  Democrats   continue to show growth in voter  registration.  Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:48 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California ‘Green Giant?’

  California ‘Green Giant?’   Thanks to some expanding (and potentially profitable) subsidies more   California residents can go green – in a big way.  More residents and   generate their own power with solar and wind power.  Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:47 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California – Time to Privatize?

  California – Time to Privatize?   With the state facing another projected $20 billion dollar shortfall,   some are once again asking – ‘ Is it time for the state to start thinking   about privatizing some traditionally state Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• UC Davis - Cash in Tech?

  UC Davis  - Cash in Tech?   Some are talking about ‘cashing-in’ on the scientific advancements   being made at UC Davis.  The University has helped to push forward   some creative and potentially profitable ideas.   Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:46 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – School Closure?

  California – School Closure?   Its another sign of the tight economy.   The Modesto City School board – it taking a hard look at closing   Pearson Elementary School.  Some wonder if money is part of the   problem.   Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:45 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• CSU – More Online Classes?

  CSU – More Online Classes?   Here’s one way to deal with a tight budget.   At California State University Stanislaus – they’re trying to offer more   online classes for students. Potentially, it’s a win-win for the   Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:44 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California Auto Insurance: $250.00 per year?

  California Auto Insurance: $250.00 per year?   That figure might sound impossible, but thanks to a state program   many drivers can get  low-cost auto insurance.  The program offers   liability insurance that runs Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:43 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Inmates gone wild?

  California – Inmates gone wild?   It’s not just here in Fresno County that officials are dealing with the   early release inmates.   State-wide prisoners are getting out early because of budget cuts.   But that new – release Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:42 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• California’s Bullet Train – Derailed?

  California’s Bullet Train – Derailed?   According to a new report issued by a watchdog group the numbers on   California’s planned high speed rail – just don’t add up.   Some wonder how a $45 billion rail system will ever be profitably Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:42 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• The Bay Area’s push – For Legal pot

  The Bay Area’s push – For Legal pot   If you’re wondering who’s behind the ballot drive to legalize pot this   November you should look in the Bay Area.  A determined group of   activists – are pushing for California become Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:41 PM by godogs | 1 Comments

• ‘Senator’ Chuck DeVore?

  ‘Senator’ Chuck DeVore?   California State Senator Chuck DeVore has just a few months to   convince republicans that’s he’s the best candidate to challenge   Senator Barbara Boxer in November.   (He’s an Orange County Republican) Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:40 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• California – Cranky?

  California – Cranky?   Maybe cranky is the wrong word – but no matter how you slice it – it   sure looks like California residents are in a bad mood.    A new report shows California residents aren’t happy with the   Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:15 PM by godogs | 0 Comments

• Jerry Brown - ‘Walks like a duck talks like a duck..?’

  Jerry Brown - ‘Walks like a duck talks like a duck..?’    As the saying goes, if it walks like a duck talks like a duck – it must be   a duck. But is that true in politics?   Some say, Jerry Brown sure talks like a candidate Read More posted Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:14 PM by godogs | 0 Comments