Thursday, March 13, 2008

"CLOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION"

THIS SITE WILL BE DOWN FOR SOME TIME WHILE WE FINISH CONSTRUCTING IT. WHAT WAS INTENDED TO BE A COUPLE OF DAYS OF NEWS POSTINGS FOR TESTING PURPOSES HAS GONE ON FOR WEEKS. IT'S BEEN FUN, BUT NOW IS THE TIME FOR US TO FULLY BUILD OUT THE SITE FOR YOUR FUTURE USE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO BEING UP AGAIN SOON.

THE HALLINAN FAMILY.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Mall proposed for Churn Creek : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

Mall proposed for Churn Creek : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

GOING TO BE HARD TO PROCESS WITH LAYOFFS IN BUILDING/PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

Learn about current State of Downtown : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

Learn about current State of Downtown : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

Residents weigh in on density, land use at General Plan workshop - Chico Enterprise Record

Residents weigh in on density, land use at General Plan workshop - Chico Enterprise Record

BUILDERS AND "LIMITED GROWTHERS" MAJORITY OF PARTICIPANTS.

River park plan slammed - Chico Enterprise Record

River park plan slammed - Chico Enterprise Record

LOCALS REALLY DON'T LIKE STATE PLAN.

News - Potential city cuts identified - sacbee.com

News - Potential city cuts identified - sacbee.com

CLOSED POOLS, BROWN GRASS AND POTENTIALLY LONGER WAITS FOR FIRE TRUCKS.

News - Sacramento garbage-to-energy plant could burn toxic trash - sacbee.com

News - Sacramento garbage-to-energy plant could burn toxic trash - sacbee.com

NEW REVENUE SOURCE TANTALIZING.

Recordnet.com: Council unsure of power proposal

Recordnet.com: Council unsure of power proposal

IT'S NOT YET DETERMINED WHETHER THEY EVEN WANT TO SPEND THE $1M TO STUDY TAKEOVER.

Recordnet.com: State recommends $97M for project

Recordnet.com: State recommends $97M for project

FUNDS TO ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC FOR PORT OF STOCKTON/BOGGS TRACT.

Recordnet.com: Martin fired by SUSD trustees

Recordnet.com: Martin fired by SUSD trustees

FORMER ATHLETIC DIRECTOR WEIGHING WHETHER TO SUE.

The Modesto Bee | Stanislaus County officials lobby for project funds

The Modesto Bee | Stanislaus County officials lobby for project funds

EARMARKS AREN'T ALWAYS JUST A "BRIDGE TO NOWHERE."

The Modesto Bee | Good news for West Park: State might give $25 million

The Modesto Bee | Good news for West Park: State might give $25 million

Merced City Councilman Sanders to run for county supervisor seat -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Merced City Councilman Sanders to run for county supervisor seat -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

WELL RESPECTED COUNCIL MEMBER ENTERS COUNTY SUPE RACE - WILL BE PITTED AGAINST FORMER MAYOR.

Boundary changes coming to school district -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Boundary changes coming to school district -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

WILL SOME PARENTS THEN HAVE BUYERS REMORSE FOR APPROVING THE BONDS?

FresnoBee.com: Local: Former Fresno official called 'a good man that city government destroyed'

FresnoBee.com: Local: Former Fresno official called 'a good man that city government destroyed'

DEPARTMENT HEAD ACCUSED OF GIVING GIFTS TO HIMSELF AND OTHERS.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Election workload rises as voters wait to decide

FresnoBee.com: Local: Election workload rises as voters wait to decide

93% OF "LAST MINUTE" BALLOTS COUNTED IN LOCALLY IN PRIMARY ELECTION.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

COUNTY TOLD TO TEAR UP ILLEGALLY OBTAINED SHREDDING CONTRACT.

Debts mount at golf course development - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Debts mount at golf course development - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

JUST LIKE DIABLO GRANDE IN STANISLAUS COUNTY WHICH JUST FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY.

Supervisors order study of mandatory spay-neuter rule - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Supervisors order study of mandatory spay-neuter rule - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

SUPES SAY, "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!"

Lois Henry: Councilmembers work for whole community, not just developers - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Lois Henry: Councilmembers work for whole community, not just developers - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

COLUMNIST SLAMS BACKO CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVING PROJECT.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Hank Shaw's blog

Hank Shaw's blog

2 POSTS FROM HANK SHAW RE CONGRESSMAN CARDOZA'S MOVE TO DC AND AD 10 ENDORSEMENTS.

Layoffs loom for teachers - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Layoffs loom for teachers - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

ACTIONS DIFFER FROM DISTRICT TO DISTRICT IN KERN COUNTY.

City Council to mull Stockdale High-area development - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

City Council to mull Stockdale High-area development - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

CONTROVERSIAL DEVELOPMENT NEAR STOCKDALE HIGH TO BE HEARD BY CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

PLANNING COMMISSION DENIES SOCIAL SECURITY BUILDING A PERMIT.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Group pulls out of water deal

FresnoBee.com: Local: Group pulls out of water deal

SEEN AS SIGN OF GROWING DOUBT AMONG FARMERS IN VIABILITY OF COMPROMISE.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Clovis approves $118,000 to upgrade southwest

FresnoBee.com: Local: Clovis approves $118,000 to upgrade southwest

WESTERN THEME DEVISED TO REKINDLE IDENTITY OF PART OF TOWN.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Clovis contests $1 million fire fee

FresnoBee.com: Local: Clovis contests $1 million fire fee

COUNTY FIRE SAYS CLOVIS OWES IT A COOL MILLION FOR ANNEXATIONS.

Salmon fishing ban mulled in California as run suffers record plunge -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Salmon fishing ban mulled in California as run suffers record plunge -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

CENTRAL VALLEY FALL CHINOOK RUN IS MAINSTAY OF FISHING INDUSTRY.

Council accepts firefighting study -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Council accepts firefighting study -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

ITEM UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED WITHOUT ANOTHER PRESENTATION.

The Modesto Bee | Chapter 11 for Diablo Grande

The Modesto Bee | Chapter 11 for Diablo Grande

DEVELOPMENT PROJECT $50-100M IN DEBT.

The Modesto Bee | 41 school managers told jobs in danger

The Modesto Bee | 41 school managers told jobs in danger

ONLY 5 MANAGERS SPARED PINK SLIPS.

The Modesto Bee | Turlock shelter may stay open extra month

The Modesto Bee | Turlock shelter may stay open extra month

WELL, SINCE THEY SAID IT WASN'T COLD ENOUGH IN NOVEMBER...

Recordnet.com: Lodi seeking ways to repay $2.5M in bonds

Recordnet.com: Lodi seeking ways to repay $2.5M in bonds

CITY MANAGER SAYS, "THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE BOND MARKET FALL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL, AND WE'RE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL."

Recordnet.com: San Joaquin County at the center of attention for legislative races

Recordnet.com: San Joaquin County at the center of attention for legislative races

HAVING BEEN THROUGH ONE OF THESE RACES, CVPR'S TOM HALLINAN SAYS GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF THE CANDIDATES!!

Recordnet.com: City to consider labor deal for water workers

Recordnet.com: City to consider labor deal for water workers

FALLOUT FROM REJECTION OF PRIVITIZATION.

Politics - Amador deal allows county to keep up legal fight against casino - sacbee.com

Politics - Amador deal allows county to keep up legal fight against casino - sacbee.com

PARTIES AGREE TO FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT BUT ALLOW COUNTY TO CONTINUE TO FIGHT IN COURT.

News - Petition foul-up thins the field in Sacramento mayor's race - sacbee.com

News - Petition foul-up thins the field in Sacramento mayor's race - sacbee.com

SAC HOME TO LOTS OF CANDIDATE CALAMITIES THIS CYCLE?!

News - No next chapter for Woodland bookstore - sacbee.com

News - No next chapter for Woodland bookstore - sacbee.com

ANOTHER INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY BITES THE DUST.

Other city funds are also in the red - Chico Enterprise Record

Other city funds are also in the red - Chico Enterprise Record

GENERAL OPERATING FUND NOT ONLY ONE IN DEFICIT.

Businesses learn ways to go green - Chico Enterprise Record

Businesses learn ways to go green - Chico Enterprise Record

WHO ELSE BUT SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO. TO LEAD WAY IN CHICO?

Economy grounds Redding Air Show : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

Economy grounds Redding Air Show : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

HALF OF SPONSORS NEEDED FOR NORTH VALLEY EVENT DON'T MATERIALIZE.

College OPTIONS receives $3 million : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

College OPTIONS receives $3 million : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

$$ STRIVES TO ENCOURAGE NORTH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL GRADS TO CONTINUE EDUCATION.

Monday, March 10, 2008

State bill would expand smog check - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

State bill would expand smog check - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

ASSEMBLYMEMBER PARRA'S BILL TO HELP CLEAN VALLEY AIR - LOCAL AIR AGENCY JUST CAN'T QUANTIFY HOW MUCH.

Supervisors to consider application for new Lerdo wing - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Supervisors to consider application for new Lerdo wing - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

NEW JAIL CONSTRUCTION EXPECTED TO REQUIRE COUNTY TO HIRE ALMOST 200 NEW DEPUTIES.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

RADICAL MEASURE NEW TO THE CENTRAL VALLEY APPLAUDED BY EDITORS.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Free trips top gifts to Valley lawmakers

FresnoBee.com: Local: Free trips top gifts to Valley lawmakers

BUT ALSO INCLUDE A TIE FROM THE SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY, AS THE RECIPIENT SAID, "HOW CAN YOU TURN THAT DOWN?!"

FresnoBee.com: Local: Highway 99 casino hearing set

FresnoBee.com: Local: Highway 99 casino hearing set

BIG CENTRAL VALLEY SHOWDOWN THIS WEDNESDAY.

Lawmakers kick around new irrigation plan for Valley -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Lawmakers kick around new irrigation plan for Valley -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

HAND OVER CLEAN UP TO LOCALS IN EXCHANGE FOR MORE GUARANTEED SUPPLY?

Some in Valley see little point to an interstate designation for 99. -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Some in Valley see little point to an interstate designation for 99. -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

LOCALS TO HELP PAY FOR BUT 3 COUNTIES ALREADY ON RECORD IN OPPOSITION.

The Modesto Bee | City ordinances aim for a 'cleanup'

The Modesto Bee | City ordinances aim for a 'cleanup'

MODESTO HAS ENACTED 8 NEW LAWS IN THIS AREA AND IS CONSIDERING 4 MORE.

Recordnet.com: Air plan to eradicate tiny pollutants

Recordnet.com: Air plan to eradicate tiny pollutants

MORE ON CENTRAL VALLEY "AIR WAR"

Recordnet.com: Ditch the canal. Again.

Recordnet.com: Ditch the canal. Again.

RECORD DOESN'T LIKE TALK OF RESURRECTING CONTROVERSIAL CANAL.

Recordnet.com: Developer sets his sights on Stockton for warehouses

Recordnet.com: Developer sets his sights on Stockton for warehouses

"THE FUTURE OF THE MARKET IS HERE" - THE NEXT CHAPTER IN THE STORY OF THE CENTRAL VALLEY.

Politics - Ad Watch: Democrat Durston 'shocked' by Lungren's torture views - sacbee.com

Politics - Ad Watch: Democrat Durston 'shocked' by Lungren's torture views - sacbee.com

DOES DEMOCRATIC DOCTOR SEE DENNY HASTERT REPEAT HERE?

News - Name that park - sacbee.com

News - Name that park - sacbee.com

COUNTY SUPES WANT HELP IN NAMING PARK.

Supervisors look at river park proposal - Chico Enterprise Record

Supervisors look at river park proposal - Chico Enterprise Record

BY THE WAY, THE HAVE NO SAY.

City urges participation in General Plan key issues workshop - Chico Enterprise Record

City urges participation in General Plan key issues workshop - Chico Enterprise Record

FOUR PUBLIC FORUMS ON HOW TO GROW TO BE HELD IN NORTH STATE CITY.

Buzz: Wait continues for Trader Joe's, bigger Wal-Mart in Redding : Featured : Redding Record Searchlight

Buzz: Wait continues for Trader Joe's, bigger Wal-Mart in Redding : Featured : Redding Record Searchlight

BUSINESS COLUMNIST NOTES LONG WAITS FOR "TWO-BUCK CHUCK" AND SUPERSIZED WAL MART.

Shasta County needs jail but is giving one away : Editorials : Redding Record Searchlight

Shasta County needs jail but is giving one away : Editorials : Redding Record Searchlight

EDITORIAL NOTES SHERIFF CAMPAIGNED ON NO EARLY RELEASES BUT COUNTY TO GIVE JAIL TO CITY FOR HISTORIC SITE?!

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Recordnet.com: Stockton could reap millions in takeover

Recordnet.com: Stockton could reap millions in takeover

PG&E VOWS TO FIGHT AND FIGHT HARD IN THIS BIG $$$ BATTLE.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Water bank tiff percolates anew

FresnoBee.com: Local: Water bank tiff percolates anew

SELLING WATER TO OTHERS WHO MAY SELL WATER TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA?

News - Fargo tackles budget shortfall, climate change and flood control - sacbee.com

News - Fargo tackles budget shortfall, climate change and flood control - sacbee.com

Q & A WITH SACRAMENTO MAYOR FACING ATHLETE/CELEBRITY OPPONENT.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

GANG INJUNCTIONS COMING TO THE CENTRAL VALLEY.

Roadway name change, subdivision on agenda : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

Roadway name change, subdivision on agenda : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

WOW, SOMEBODY CONSIDERING A NEW SUBDIVISION.

Kern's largest school districts to vote on job cuts Monday - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & searc

Kern's largest school districts to vote on job cuts Monday - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

PINK SLIPS NOT NECESSARILY FINAL NOTICE.

Editorial: City wise to study cheaper option - Chico Enterprise Record

Editorial: City wise to study cheaper option - Chico Enterprise Record

EDITORS CALL EXTRA ZERO A BUREAUCRATIC MYSTERY.

Guest Editorial: Return the focus to downtown Hanford / HanfordSentinel.com Opinion

Guest Editorial: Return the focus to downtown Hanford / HanfordSentinel.com Opinion

ALMOST EVERY CENTRAL VALLEY CITY AND TOWN STRUGGLES WITH THIS EFFORT.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Bill Jones' loyalty may draw reward

FresnoBee.com: Local: Bill Jones' loyalty may draw reward

THERE COULD BE A SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE FROM CALIFORNIA WHOEVER WINS.

The Modesto Bee | Anxiety rising in schools as teachers watch districts strip budgets

The Modesto Bee | Anxiety rising in schools as teachers watch districts strip budgets

$84 MILLION AT STAKE IN STANISLAUS COUNTY.

Recordnet.com: Proclaiming a desire for real political civility

Recordnet.com: Proclaiming a desire for real political civility

A NICE THOUGHT BUT EVEN IF THE CANDIDATES AGREE, IT IS UNLIKELY IN THE WORLD OF INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES.

News - This Week In Government - sacbee.com

News - This Week In Government - sacbee.com

Great section which denotes key items for each agency meeting.

Saturday, March 8, 2008

FresnoBee.com: Local: Two more candidates join mayor race

FresnoBee.com: Local: Two more candidates join mayor race

ELEVEN (11) CANDIDATES FILE TO REPLACE OUTGOING MAYOR ALAN AUTRY!

Recordnet.com: Local races taking shape

Recordnet.com: Local races taking shape

SOME HIGH PROFILE RACES LIKE STOCKTON MAYOR OPEN UNTIL WEDNESDAY SINCE INCUMBENT DIDN'T RUN.

The Modesto Bee | Election deadline passes, no competition in some county, state races

The Modesto Bee | Election deadline passes, no competition in some county, state races

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE UNCONTESTED WINNERS, INCLUDING HALF OF THE STANISLAUS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT.

Supes to study general plan -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Supes to study general plan -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

MAJOR PLANNING DOCUMENT LAST UPDATE 18 YEARS AGO.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Park projects may be stalled

FresnoBee.com: Local: Park projects may be stalled

$32 MILLION IN BONDS STILL UNISSUED.

Recordnet.com: Attorney pulls out of judge's race

Recordnet.com: Attorney pulls out of judge's race

THERE ARE STILL 4 CANDIDATES RUNNING IN A RARE OPEN JUDICIAL SEAT.

News - Regional races - sacbee.com

News - Regional races - sacbee.com

MORE CANDIDATE LISTINGS FOR SACRAMENTO AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES.

At least 7 candidates vying for 3 Shasta supervisor seats : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

At least 7 candidates vying for 3 Shasta supervisor seats : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

LONG LIST OF CANDIDATES IN NORTH STATE RACES.

Orland school administrator dismissed - Chico Enterprise Record

Orland school administrator dismissed - Chico Enterprise Record

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR FIRED AT 5 MINUTE MEETING ON A FRIDAY.

News - Traffic squelches shot at supervisor candidacy - sacbee.com

News - Traffic squelches shot at supervisor candidacy - sacbee.com

CANDIDATE TAKES OUT PAPERS AT 3 O'CLOCK ON LAST DAY TO FILE AND DOESN'T MAKE IT BACK TO ELECTIONS OFFICE IN TIME TO FILE.

Four to vie for mayor, just one supervisor challenged - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search




Four to vie for mayor, just one supervisor challenged - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

ONLY 1 OF 3 COUNTY SUPES CHALLENGED. 3 NOVICES TAKE ON POPULAR LONG-SERVING MAYOR.

Three vying for District 2 supervisors seat / HanfordSentinel.com News

Three vying for District 2 supervisors seat / HanfordSentinel.com News

3 CANDIDATES IN LOCAL SUPE SEAT SEEK ELECTION TO COUNTY BOARD.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

CROWED LOCAL ELECTION BALLOT UNLIKE MANY OTHER CENTRAL VALLEY COUNTIES.

New smog bill could improve valley air - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

New smog bill could improve valley air - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

HELPFUL TO THE CENTRAL VALLEY SINCE BAD AIR DOESN'T STAY IN ONE PLACE UNTIL IT GETS HERE.

Friday, March 7, 2008

County Supervisor Crookham says she won't seek new term -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

County Supervisor Crookham says she won't seek new term -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

LONG-TIME SUPERVISOR SAYS,"IT'S JUST THE RIGHT TIME TO GO", DAY BEFORE FILING WOULD HAVE CLOSED.

Fran Florez makes run official - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Fran Florez makes run official - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

IT'S OFFICIAL, SENATOR'S MOM FILES FOR ASSEMBLY SEAT IN SOUTH VALLEY.

Politics - Ose rents home in district while running for Doolittle's seat - sacbee.com

Politics - Ose rents home in district while running for Doolittle's seat - sacbee.com

BY DOING SO, HE WILL BE THE ONLY MAJOR REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE WHO CAN VOTE FOR HIMSELF.

Recordnet.com: New water bill could surface

Recordnet.com: New water bill could surface

CENTRAL VALLEY LEGISLATORS FOCUS ON DELTA PROTECTION.

County weighs day center : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

County weighs day center : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

FACILITY WILL COUNSEL INMATES AND BE BUILT WITH STATE MONEY CONTROLLED LOCALLY.

Farm-animal housing signatures turned in - Chico Enterprise Record

Farm-animal housing signatures turned in - Chico Enterprise Record

PROPOSED INITIATIVE TO HAVE TREMENDOUS IMPACT ON CENTRAL VALLEY AGRICULTURE.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

GOVERNMENT LEADERS SEE CONFIDENCE IN AREA WITH BOOM IN HOTELS, BUT IS THERE ENOUGH BUSINESS TO SUPPORT THEM COUNTERS EXISTING OPERATORS.

UC Merced leaders plead for budget mercy -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

UC Merced leaders plead for budget mercy -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

CHANCELLOR SAYS CENTRAL VALLEY CAMPUS IS "LIKE A BABY THAT NEEDS MILK."

Recordnet.com: Schools want more choices

Recordnet.com: Schools want more choices

COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT DEMANDS GUV ELIMINATE CUTS BY INCREASING VEHICLE LICENSE FEES.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Madewell defends use of tickets

FresnoBee.com: Local: Madewell defends use of tickets

THIS IS THE CASE OF THE FORMER CITY PARKING MANAGER WHO CLAIMS SINCE THE CITY HAD NO POLICY THAT PROHIBITED HIM FROM MISUSING PUBLIC FUNDS IT WAS OK?!

Project stirs trail, traffic worries - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Project stirs trail, traffic worries - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

CONTROVERSIAL CANYONS' PROJECT BACK IN THE NEWS.

The Modesto Bee | Empire school outlook dismal

The Modesto Bee | Empire school outlook dismal

AN ALL TOO FAMILIAR HEADLINE.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

News - Fierce faceoff likely as Johnson, Fargo vie for Sacramento mayor - sacbee.com

News - Fierce faceoff likely as Johnson, Fargo vie for Sacramento mayor - sacbee.com

KNOCK-DOWN DRAG OUT FIGHT PREDICTED FOR RACE BETWEEN POLITICAL NOVICE AND SEASONED VETERAN.

The Modesto Bee | CSU leaders go after cash in D.C. halls

The Modesto Bee | CSU leaders go after cash in D.C. halls

ADVOCACY FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IS AN AREA WE AT CVPR WORK IN SO WE WHOLE HEARTEDLY SUPPORT DR. SHIRVANI IN THIS EFFORT TO IMPROVE EDUCATION ATTAINMENT IN OUR REGION BY REACHING OUT TO THESE MOST DESERVING KIDS.

County Water Commission gets update on water transfers - Chico Enterprise Record

County Water Commission gets update on water transfers - Chico Enterprise Record

COUNTY ALSO PONDERS ADDING WATER ELEMENT TO GENERAL PLAN.

Two of three county supervisor races unchallenged so far -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Two of three county supervisor races unchallenged so far -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF THE CONTINUED DISENGAGEMENT FROM POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY.

State: Local development dooming endangered species - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

State: Local development dooming endangered species - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

NORTHEAST PROJECT SAID TO BE ENDANGERING BAKERSFIELD CACTUS.

Recordnet.com: Nabors won't run for re-election to Stockton council

Recordnet.com: Nabors won't run for re-election to Stockton council

COUNCILWOMAN VOWS TO BE ACTIVE ON BEHALF OF SOUTH SIDE RESIDENTS FROM OTHER SIDE OF THE DAIS.

Glenn supervisor dissolve budget committee - Chico Enterprise Record

Glenn supervisor dissolve budget committee - Chico Enterprise Record

ALL FUTURE BUDGET DISCUSSIONS WILL NOW BE CONDUCTED BY THE FULL BOARD IN OPEN SESSION.

The Modesto Bee | Diablo's 2 courses are about to reopen

The Modesto Bee | Diablo's 2 courses are about to reopen

MANAGEMENT FIRM OFFERS LOWER FEES TO ATTRACT PUBLIC AT TROUBLED RESORT.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Activists seek cleaner air sooner

FresnoBee.com: Local: Activists seek cleaner air sooner

THEY CLAIM DISTRICT NOT DOING ALL IT CAN DO - DISTRICT SAYS ITS USING MOST AGGRESSIVE APPROACH AVAILABLE.

News - Arden Arcade cityhood push stalled for this year - sacbee.com

News - Arden Arcade cityhood push stalled for this year - sacbee.com

CONSULTANTS HAVEN'T FINISHED ANALYSIS - COULD END UP PUTTING OFF VOTE UNTIL 2010.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Politics - McClintock joins race for Doolittle's seat - sacbee.com

Politics - McClintock joins race for Doolittle's seat - sacbee.com

REPUBLICAN OPPONENT PARKS U-HAUL WITH SIGN/AND CHICKEN SUIT BY STAGE WHICH SAYS, "TERMED OUT - TOM FEATHERING HIS NEST AGAIN ALL THE WAY FROM L.A."

Recordnet.com: Nakanishi ponders run for equalization board

Recordnet.com: Nakanishi ponders run for equalization board

THE REPUBLICAN SIDE WILL BE VERY CROWDED FOR THIS OBSCURE BUT POWERFUL POSITION.

The Modesto Bee | City picks leader for pay panel

The Modesto Bee | City picks leader for pay panel

FORMER JUDGE TO LEAD NEW PANEL TO DETERMINE CITY COUNCIL PAY.

Padre sold, could open as hotel by year's end - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Padre sold, could open as hotel by year's end - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

SAN DIEGO DEVELOPER TO TURN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BUILDING INTO 112 ROOM BOUTIQUE HOTEL.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

COUNTY BUDGET NOT AS DIRE AS FEARED.

Rules tightened for committee members -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Rules tightened for committee members -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

APPOINTEES TO DISCLOSE MORE DETAILS OF BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL INTERESTS.

City will hold Lithia land : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

City will hold Lithia land : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

RATHER THAN BUY IN BID TO HELP CAR DEALERSHIP EXPAND WITHOUT COMMITTING PUBLIC $$.

Recordnet.com: San Joaquin County approves airport development

Recordnet.com: San Joaquin County approves airport development

PROJECT TO BRING 14,000 JOBS AT BUILD OUT.

The Modesto Bee | County scrambles to find jail money

The Modesto Bee | County scrambles to find jail money

TOPIC OF THE DAY - SEE FRESNO POST BELOW.

Size of affordable housing project on East Eighth Street concerns neighbors - Chico Enterprise Record

Size of affordable housing project on East Eighth Street concerns neighbors - Chico Enterprise Record

BUT OPPOSITION NOT NIMBYISM BECAUSE THEY LIVED NEXT TO DILAPIDATED TRAILER PARK BEFORE.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Fresno County seeks new morgue

FresnoBee.com: Local: Fresno County seeks new morgue

CASH STRAPPED COUNTY WILLING TO TACKLE NEED BY TAKING ON MORE DEBT.

News - Galt council requires sprinklers in all new homes, buildings - sacbee.com

News - Galt council requires sprinklers in all new homes, buildings - sacbee.com

CITY COUNCIL IGNORES PLEAS FROM NORTH STATE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

The Modesto Bee | County candidates slow to file for June primary

The Modesto Bee | County candidates slow to file for June primary

CANDIDATES NOT BUSTIN' DOWN THE DOOR AT ELECTIONS OFFICE TO ENTER LEGISLATIVE AND LOCAL RACES.

FresnoBee.com: Updates: Valley cities receive anti-gang grants

FresnoBee.com: Updates: Valley cities receive anti-gang grants

FUNDS AIMED AT EARLY INTERVENTION.

Southwest WinCo plan draws fire for its use of non-union labor - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Southwest WinCo plan draws fire for its use of non-union labor - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

ANOTHER BATTLE GROUND UP AND DOWN THE VALLEY AS NATIONAL NON-UNION CHAINS MOVE IN AND THREATEN MARKET SHARE OF SMALLER UNIONIZED STORES.

News - Sacramento realty fraud unit's funds decline; complaints rise - sacbee.com

News - Sacramento realty fraud unit's funds decline; complaints rise - sacbee.com

THIS WILL BE A GROWING PROBLEM IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY AS THERE WILL BE LESS MONEY FROM DEVELOPER FEES TO COMBAT PROBLEMS FROM REAL ESTATE BOOM.

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Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

SHERIFF ASKS FOR GANG UNIT EXPANSION IN AREA WHICH IS ON THE BORDER OF NORTH/SOUTH STATE GANG WAR.

Recordnet.com: Acting director to head city department in Tracy

Recordnet.com: Acting director to head city department in Tracy

INTERIM DIRECTOR OF 140 MEMBER PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT NAMED PERMANENT HEAD BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER.

The Modesto Bee | Night-life proposal receives first OK

The Modesto Bee | Night-life proposal receives first OK

NIGHTCLUB OWNERS AND THOSE WHO REGULATE THEM IN AGREEMENT.

Politics - McClintock expected today to join race for California's 4th Congressional District - sacbee.com

Politics - McClintock expected today to join race for California's 4th Congressional District - sacbee.com

THE COURTING PROCESS CONTINUES WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE EXPECTED ANNOUNCEMENT.

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Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

CITY APPROVES BIKE LANES DOWNTOWN. LONE DISSENTER DOESN'T WANT TO PART WITH PARKING SPACES.

Chico schools take recommended steps for remediation - Chico Enterprise Record

Chico schools take recommended steps for remediation - Chico Enterprise Record

DISTRICT TAKING STEPS TOWARD IMPROVING MANDATED STUDENT IMPROVEMENT.

Police know little about house party incidents - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Police know little about house party incidents - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

NEW PROBLEM FOR THE CENTRAL VALLEY RELATED TO FORECLOSURE CRISIS - HOUSE PARTIES IN VACANT HOMES.

Council approves historic status of Presbyterian church -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Council approves historic status of Presbyterian church -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

200 RESIDENTS SHOW UP TO PRESERVE CHURCH IN DOWNTOWN MERCED.

Recordnet.com: Public members sought for board

Recordnet.com: Public members sought for board

SOMETIMES OBSCURE BUT CRITICAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE TO GOVERN GROWTH IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY.

Monday, March 3, 2008

FresnoBee.com: Local: Cogdill's GOP post gives Valley clout

FresnoBee.com: Local: Cogdill's GOP post gives Valley clout

CENTRAL VALLEY LEADER NOTES THAT "ONE SIZE FITS ALL" APPROACH DOESN'T WORK FOR THE STATE'S REGIONAL "RED HEADED STEP CHILD"

Our View: Race could be easy street stroll -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Our View: Race could be easy street stroll -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

CITING THEIR DISLIKE OF COUNTY SUPE BOARD PERFORMANCE, EDITORS IMPLORE OTHERS TO RUN.

FresnoBee.com: Political Notebook: Nine contenders now in race to be Fresno mayor

FresnoBee.com: Political Notebook: Nine contenders now in race to be Fresno mayor

MORE CANDIDATES FILE FOR MAYOR THAN ALL THE OTHER OPEN COUNCIL SEATS - AND THERE COULD BE MORE!!

Politics - 'Outsider' tag doesn't worry McClintock - sacbee.com

Politics - 'Outsider' tag doesn't worry McClintock - sacbee.com

POTENTIAL CANDIDATE SAYS ITS MORE IMPORTANT WHERE YOU STAND ON THE ISSUES THAN WHERE YOU LIVE.

Council to consider pedicab regulations, new police station site - Chico Enterprise Record

Council to consider pedicab regulations, new police station site - Chico Enterprise Record

SPLIT VOTES ON SUBCOMMITTEE TO BE BEFORE COUNCIL TUESDAY NIGHT.

The Modesto Bee | MID, TID bruised by mortgage meltdown

The Modesto Bee | MID, TID bruised by mortgage meltdown

HOME MORTGAGE CRISIS TO EFFECT INTEREST COSTS FOR DISTRICT BONDS.

Abandoned homes a blight risk : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

Abandoned homes a blight risk : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

GOING TO BE A VALLEY PLAGUE FROM NORTH TO SOUTH.

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Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

FIRST PHASE COVERED ENTIRELY BY PROP. 1D $

Recordnet.com: Political group takes aim at McNerney with ads

Recordnet.com: Political group takes aim at McNerney with ads

ADS ARE FIRST OF MANY IN WHAT PROMISES TO BE A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SEAT.

Behind the lists, real obstacles for borrowers - Today's Paper > Business | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Behind the lists, real obstacles for borrowers - Today's Paper > Business | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

KERN'S BORROWERS AMONG MOST LIKELY TO MISS PAYMENTS - WILL CAUSE OTHERS WHO DON'T MISS TO PAY MORE.

News - Conflict seen in smelt rules - sacbee.com

News - Conflict seen in smelt rules - sacbee.com

GROUP CLAIMS "FOX IS GUARDING THE HEN HOUSE."

FresnoBee.com: Local: County to revisit pension problems

FresnoBee.com: Local: County to revisit pension problems

ONE OF MOST GENEROUS PACKAGES IN THE STATE IS GETTING HARDER TO PAY.

Lithia compromise on table : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

Lithia compromise on table : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO VOTE ON DEAL TO KEEP AUTO MALL.

Recordnet.com: As budget shrinks, classes could swell

Recordnet.com: As budget shrinks, classes could swell

SITUATION MAKES IT EVEN HARDER FOR US TO IMPROVE OUR EDUCATION LEVEL WHEN COMPARED WITH REST OF STATE.

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Recordnet.com: It's official: Water deal is history

Recordnet.com: It's official: Water deal is history

STOCKTON'S CONTROVERSIAL $600M PRIVATIZATION DEAL ADOPTED IN 2003 IS DEAD.

Our View: A blubber-free school district -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Our View: A blubber-free school district -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

EDITORS ASK HOW COME THE FAT WAS THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE?

General plan: balancing the three E's - Chico Enterprise Record

General plan: balancing the three E's - Chico Enterprise Record

WHAT ARE THEY? ECONOMICS, EQUITY, ENVIRONMENT.

Districts facing cuts still recruiting teachers - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Districts facing cuts still recruiting teachers - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

OUT-OF-STATE RECRUITING REQUIRED FOR MATH & SCIENCE TEACHERS - GOTTA HAVE 'EM.

News - Cities spared pain of layoffs - sacbee.com

News - Cities spared pain of layoffs - sacbee.com

CITRUS HEIGHTS, ELK GROVE, AND RANCHO CORDOVA HIRED FIRMS NOT STAFF.

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Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

TULARE COUNCIL OF GOV'TS HEAD TO RETIRE - NEW ED HIRE CAN'T WORK FOR OTHER AGENCIES ANYMORE.

The Modesto Bee | Dance of entertainment regulations not over yet

The Modesto Bee | Dance of entertainment regulations not over yet

THE PUBLIC SAFETY-PARTY BALANCING ACT CONTINUES.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Huron may get a $21 million viaduct

FresnoBee.com: Local: Huron may get a $21 million viaduct

PROJECT TO KEEP HIGHWAY OPEN IN BAD WEATHER.

Redding gas prices reach record highs : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

Redding gas prices reach record highs : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

NORTH VALLEY COMMUNITIES FEELING PINCH WHICH WILL ONLY GET WORSE.

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Fresno Bee Opinion Talk: Hold the presses! ARB stiffs Valley!

Fresno Bee Opinion Talk: Hold the presses! ARB stiffs Valley!

THERE IS ANOTHER CONTRARY VIEW BEING DISCUSSED WHICH SAYS WE SHAFTED OURSELVES BECAUSE WE REJECTED AN AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL $40M, I.E., "HALF AN EXTRA LOAF BETTER THAN NO EXTRA LOAF AT ALL."

Recordnet.com: Call to investigate Delta land deal

Recordnet.com: Call to investigate Delta land deal

2 CENTRAL VALLEY ASSEMBLYMEMBERS WANT FEDS TO INVESTIGATE DELTA WATER DEAL.

FresnoBee.com: Local: College districts divide, conquer

FresnoBee.com: Local: College districts divide, conquer

CENTRAL VALLEY AT FOREFRONT OF TREND TO CREATE SMALLER DISTRICTS MAKING IT EASIER TO PASS TAX MEASURES.

The Modesto Bee | Backers of Measure E want county to make it applicable to Salida Now

The Modesto Bee | Backers of Measure E want county to make it applicable to Salida Now

PROPONENTS OF GROWTH MEASURE WANT IT APPLIED TO LARGE PROJECT WHICH IS EXEMPTED.

Council report: Delta seeking $1.22 million to establish service : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

Council report: Delta seeking $1.22 million to establish service : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

NONSTOP JET SERVICE TO SALT LAKE CITY IS REDDING'S INCENTIVE.

Developers prepare for housing market surge - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Developers prepare for housing market surge - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS QUIETLY SETTING ASIDE LAND FOR NEXT HOUSING BOOM.

Unemployment trend hits Butte, neighboring counties in January - Chico Enterprise Record

Unemployment trend hits Butte, neighboring counties in January - Chico Enterprise Record

DETAILS ON SLOWING ECONOMY IN THE NORTH VALLEY.

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Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

EDUCATORS TO GO TO CAPITOL TO DISCUSS EFFECTS OF BUDGET CUTS - IN LIGHT OF FISCAL CRISIS ARE PAYING THEIR OWN WAY.

Merced City Council will address the historic status of Presbyterian church -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Merced City Council will address the historic status of Presbyterian church -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

BATTLE TO SPARE DOWNTOWN CHURCH FROM THE WRECKING BALL.

Friday, February 29, 2008

Breaking News - Report: Sacramento must cut 500 city jobs in budget crisis - sacbee.com

Breaking News - Report: Sacramento must cut 500 city jobs in budget crisis - sacbee.com

FACING BUDGET DEFICIT OF UP TO $58M CITY CUTS 500 JOBS/10% OF WORKFORCE.

LIVE FROM THE CA AIR BOARD MEETING

I ATTENDED A PORTION OF THE CA AIR BOARD MEETING YESTERDAY REGARDING THE ALLOCATION OF PROP. 1B MONEY FOR AIR POLLUTION MITIGATION. SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY OFFICIALS WANTED 37% OF THE $1B. STAFF ORIGINALLY RECOMMENDED 25% AND A LATER COMPROMISE PROPOSAL PUSHED THAT AMOUNT UP TO 29%

ALTHOUGH THE MATTER WASN'T TAKEN UP UNTIL THE MIDDLE OF THE AFTERNOON, THE CHAIR ALLOWED LOCAL ELECTEDS AND THEIR STATE REPRESENTATIVES TO PROVIDE SOME EARLY TESTIMONY. SEN. COGDILL NOTED THE GEOGRAPHIC AND TOPOGRAPHIC CHALLENGES IN THE VALLEY; SEN. DENHAM MENTIONED THE HIGH ASTHMA RATES IN THE VALLEY; ASSEMBLYMAN ARAMBULA URGED THAT THE FUNDING FORMULA BE BASED ON HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE ADVERSELY EFFECTED BY A POUND OF EMISIONS; ASSEMBLMEMBER VILLINES SAID IT'S TOUGH TO OVERCOME OUR "APPALACHIAN ECONOMIC STATUS" WITHOUT FUNDS TO MITIGATE THE DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACTS ON THE VALLEY; AND LASTLY, MAYOR ALAN AUTRY SAID, "WE AREN'T ACTIN' LIKE STARVIN' DOGS IN A MEAT HOUSE, WE JUST WANT OUR FAIR SHARE."

WHEN TESTIMONY RESUMED IN THE AFTERNOON, THE VALLEY WAS WELL REPRESENTED BY A LOT OF WELL MEANING FOLKS. HOWEVER, AND AGAIN, I DID NOT STAY FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE HEARING, BUT AS WE MATURE AS A REGION WE NEED TO MAKE SURE WE ARE NOT OUTGUNNED/NUMBERED BY PROFESSIONAL ADVOCATES.

IN THE END WE ONLY GOT THE 25% - GUESS WE SHOULD HAVE TAKEN THE DEAL.

POSTED BY TOM HALLINAN

FresnoBee.com: Local: Valley loses on more air money

FresnoBee.com: Local: Valley loses on more air money

PLEASE NOTE POST ABOVE. CENTRAL VALLEY REPS ON BOARD ONLY ONES TO SUPPORT US. NO ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS FROM THE VALLEY EITHER SHOWED UP OR WERE ASKED TO TESTIFY.

Politics, anyone? - Bakersfield.com - More than before.

Politics, anyone? - Bakersfield.com - More than before.

CALIFORNIAN'S POLITICAL BLOG LISTS ALL CONTRIBUTIONS TO KERN CO. SUPES FOR LAST 1/2 OF 2007.

Politics - Schwarzenegger to move ahead on Delta canal study - sacbee.com

Politics - Schwarzenegger to move ahead on Delta canal study - sacbee.com

LOCAL SENATOR OK WITH GUV'S MOVE SINCE IT INCLUDES MORE THAN ONE OPTION.

Recordnet.com: Mayor's address roils PG& E

Recordnet.com: Mayor's address roils PG& E

PG&E SPOKESPERSON SAYS THEY ARE NOT A WILLING SELLER AND THAT CITY FACES COSTLY LEGAL BATTLE AHEAD.

Moty seeks supervisor seat : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

Moty seeks supervisor seat : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

REDDING POLICE CHIEF TO RUN AFTER ONE TERM SUPERVISOR VACATES POSITION.

Southwest Chico residents feel rushed about picking priorities for plan - Chico Enterprise Record

Southwest Chico residents feel rushed about picking priorities for plan - Chico Enterprise Record

RESIDENT SAYS IT "FEELS LIKE A RUNAWAY TRAIN."

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Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

CITY BUILDING SPREE TO STALL.

News - Elk Grove scales back growth map - sacbee.com

News - Elk Grove scales back growth map - sacbee.com

COUNCIL CHOPS 4,800 ACRES FROM EXPANSION PLANS.

Loose Lips: What about our part-coffee pot, part-calculator? -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Loose Lips: What about our part-coffee pot, part-calculator? -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

EDUCATION STAFF TOLD TO GET RID OF EXCESS APPLIANCES IN ORDER TO CUT DISTRICT COSTS.

Recordnet.com: Energy measures could bring business to San Joaquin County

Recordnet.com: Energy measures could bring business to San Joaquin County

LONG TERM INDUSTRY SUPPORTED BY SHORT TERM POLICY.

The Modesto Bee | At last, megadump flap gets sent to the garbage

The Modesto Bee | At last, megadump flap gets sent to the garbage

EDITORS SAY GOOD RIDDANCE TO THIS CONTROVERSY.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Backers of water-storage projects lobby in D.C.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Backers of water-storage projects lobby in D.C.

"COMPLETELY CONSENSUS BASED AND NOBODY GETS SUED"

Panel OKs plan for desert wind farm - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Panel OKs plan for desert wind farm - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

NORTHRUP GRUMMAN SAYS, "NOT IN MY BACKYARD"

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Fresno Bee Opinion Talk

Fresno Bee Opinion Talk

CONGRATS TO CONGRESSMAN CARDOZA FOR BEING RECOGNIZED AS A CHAMPION FOR KIDS.

Recordnet.com: Stockton weighs power play

Recordnet.com: Stockton weighs power play

CITY TO OUST PG&E AS ELECTRIC SERVICE PROVIDER?

City staff working up fee increase numbers - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

City staff working up fee increase numbers - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

BUILDERS WARN THAT LOW END HOUSING WHICH IS PREDICTED TO REBOUND FIRST WON'T DO SO IF IT'S LOADED DOWN WITH EXCESSIVE FEES.

County considers jail costs : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

County considers jail costs : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

LONE VOTE IN DISSENT CITES LACK OF $ FOR ONGOING STAFFING.

News - Highway 99 towns' mayors brainstorm on transportation - sacbee.com

News - Highway 99 towns' mayors brainstorm on transportation - sacbee.com

WITH UNITY THEY HOPE TO MAKE HWY. 99 MORE OF A STATE PRIORITY.

News - Elk Grove seeks to expand its sphere of influence - sacbee.com

News - Elk Grove seeks to expand its sphere of influence - sacbee.com

IN A SURPRISING MOVE THEY DON'T SEEK TO EXPAND SOUTH AT ALL.

News - Pay, hackles up in Sutter - sacbee.com

News - Pay, hackles up in Sutter - sacbee.com

POOR COUNTY HIRING NEW PEOPLE AND GIVING 5% RAISES TO ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES - HOW DO THEY DO IT?

News - Despite criticism, Cosumnes board halves battalion chief positions - sacbee.com

News - Despite criticism, Cosumnes board halves battalion chief positions - sacbee.com

PROPONENTS SAY THE POSITIONS ARE ALL CURRENTLY VACANT - OPPONENTS CLAIM SLOWER RESPONSE TIME.

The Modesto Bee | Pulling mitigation from Tivoli plan was a big mistake

The Modesto Bee | Pulling mitigation from Tivoli plan was a big mistake

EDITORS FROWN ON DROPPING AG MITIGATION REQUIREMENT.

The Modesto Bee | 100 Modesto city jobs in $110K club

The Modesto Bee | 100 Modesto city jobs in $110K club

OVERTIME PAY IN LIEU OF NEW HIRES AND INCREASES FOR MGMT. ALLOWS MODESTO TO HAVE "100 CLUB"

High school district will retry bond measure -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

High school district will retry bond measure -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

CONSULTANTS SAY NOVEMBER ELECTION IN A PRESIDENTIAL YEAR GOOD TIME TO GO FOR VOTE.

Merced Sun-Star Tip List: Is Bellevue Road getting too big for its britches? Pavement spreads too fast for telephone boxes -- MercedSunStar.com :: Mer

Merced Sun-Star Tip List: Is Bellevue Road getting too big for its britches? Pavement spreads too fast for telephone boxes -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars

SUN-STAR FOLLOWS UP ON TIP LIST.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Fresno Co. fire district lets sleeping tax lie

FresnoBee.com: Local: Fresno Co. fire district lets sleeping tax lie

CONSULTANT ADVISES BOARD NOT TO SEEK ADDITIONAL FUNDING AT THIS TIME.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Clovis Unified OKs 1.5% bonuses in lieu of raises

FresnoBee.com: Local: Clovis Unified OKs 1.5% bonuses in lieu of raises

FACING HEFTY BUDGET CUTS, DISTRICT GIVES EMPLOYEES "ONE-TIME" $$.

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Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

EVEN THIS YEAR, WATER DISTRICTS GET FULL WATER ALLOTMENT.

Track distressed homes - Opinion > Editorials | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Track distressed homes - Opinion > Editorials | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

CALIFORNIAN LIKES B'FIELD COUNCIL'S APPROACH IN WORKING WITH LOCAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Hank Shaw's blog

Hank Shaw's blog

STOCKTON RECORD BLOGGER HANK SHAW DISCUSSES "THAT WHICH SHALL NOT BE NAMED." WE'LL GIVE YOU A HINT - IT INVOLVES A LARGE DIVERSION OF WATER.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Council delays decision on hotel

FresnoBee.com: Local: Council delays decision on hotel

COUNCILMAN CALHOUN CALLS COLLEAGUES "DUCKERS" FOR PUTTING OFF VOTE.

FresnoBee.com: Updates: Local school district continues to fail scholastic goals

FresnoBee.com: Updates: Local school district continues to fail scholastic goals

13 CENTRAL VALLEY SCHOOLS MAKE LIST OF 96 NEEDING IMPROVEMENT. GOVERNOR'S INTERVENTION COULD SNAG FEDERAL $$$ TO BRING FAILING DISTRICTS INTO COMPLIANCE.

Recordnet.com: Third candidate joins mayoral race

Recordnet.com: Third candidate joins mayoral race

TERM LIMITED COUNTY SUPERVISOR JOINS RACE FOR STOCKTON MAYOR.

Clean diesel engines - Opinion > Editorials | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Clean diesel engines - Opinion > Editorials | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

CONGRESSMAN COSTA SEEKS ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR DIESEL RETRO-FITS. MEASURE CO-AUTHORED BY VALLEY REPUBLICAN COUNTERPART DEVIN NUNES.

Recordnet.com: Stockton council approves re-leasing of space

Recordnet.com: Stockton council approves re-leasing of space

SPLIT VOTE ON ITEM THAT HAD NO DISCUSSION.

The Modesto Bee | Riverbank considers 'green' makeover for Army ammo property

The Modesto Bee | Riverbank considers 'green' makeover for Army ammo property

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR CITY ON CUTTING EDGE BEFORE DEVELOPMENT TAKES PLACE.

Recordnet.com: Canal plans rile Senate panel

Recordnet.com: Canal plans rile Senate panel

AREA LEGISLATORS FEAR PORTIONS OF DELTA WILL BECOME BACKWATER. RESOURCES SECRETARY SPARS WITH SENATOR MACHADO OVER EXECUTIVE ORDER.

Biologist hopes San Joaquin River restoration will allow salmon revival -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Biologist hopes San Joaquin River restoration will allow salmon revival -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

WE HOPE SO TOO - DISCUSSION WILL TAKE PLACE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE VALLEY.

Recordnet.com: Board amends consultant contract

Recordnet.com: Board amends consultant contract

ADDS ANOTHER 1/2 MILLION TO 16M DEBT FOR YEAR.

New hotline offers foreclosure counseling - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

New hotline offers foreclosure counseling - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

RESIDENTS TO HAVE SERVICE BEYOND SINGLE WORKSHOP SETTING.

News - City sees green in garbage proposal - sacbee.com

News - City sees green in garbage proposal - sacbee.com

ANOTHER GREEN GOVERNMENT STORY.

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Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

COUNTY GROWTH PLAN PANNED.

The Modesto Bee | Modesto bond interest rate jumps; restructure options given

The Modesto Bee | Modesto bond interest rate jumps; restructure options given

INTEREST RATE ON $46.3+M JUMPS FROM 3.5 TO 8%.

Board grills trustee on perceived conflict of interest - Chico Enterprise Record

Board grills trustee on perceived conflict of interest - Chico Enterprise Record

POSITION AS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR FOR MORE THAN ONE ENTITY RAISES CONCERN.

BCSD anticipates loss of $19 million - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

BCSD anticipates loss of $19 million - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

EVERYTHING FROM HIGH LEVEL ADMINISTRATORS TO PAPER PRODUCTS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Fresno to continue metering parking

FresnoBee.com: Local: Fresno to continue metering parking

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS OWNERS SAY TAKING IT AWAY WOULD HURT MORE THAN HELP.

The Modesto Bee | Modesto's Tivoli project moves ahead

The Modesto Bee | Modesto's Tivoli project moves ahead

FARMLAND MITIGATION DROPPED AS REQUIREMENT - FOR NOW.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Recordnet.com: Builders to government: Give homeowners a hand

Recordnet.com: Builders to government: Give homeowners a hand

BIA OF THE DELTA WANTS SJCOG TO GET INVOLVED - BOARD MEMBERS SAY "WE ARE A TRANSPORTATION AGENCY" AND "DON'T WANT ANOTHER BUREAUCRACY."

The Modesto Bee | Stanislaus supervisors officially support transportation tax

The Modesto Bee | Stanislaus supervisors officially support transportation tax

IF WE IN STANISLAUS COUNTY DON'T SUPPORT THIS, WE WILL SURELY CONTINUE TO MISS OUT ON STATE AND FEDERAL MONEY FOR ROADS, AND THEREBY TORPEDO OUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS AS WELL AS IMPROVED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS.

FresnoBee.com: Opinion: Give Valley fair share of air funds

FresnoBee.com: Opinion: Give Valley fair share of air funds

THIS ITEM FROM SUNDAY WAS REPRINTED ON THE FRESNO BEE POLITICAL BLOG TODAY. THE REAL QUESTION IS WHAT DO WE AS VALLEY RESIDENTS DO IF THEY DON'T?

Top Stories - Sacramento council votes in new food truck limits - sacbee.com

Top Stories - Sacramento council votes in new food truck limits - sacbee.com

AFTER 2 YEARS OF FIERCE DEBATE, COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY VOTES FOR NO NIGHTTIME OPERATION OR STOPS FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AT A TIME.

Judge recuses self from City Hall case : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

Judge recuses self from City Hall case : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

LOCAL PAPER SEEKS DOCS FROM THE INVESTIGATION OF AFFAIRS AMONG CITY HALL STAFFERS. YOU GOTTA LOVE THE "AS THE WORLD TURNS" COMMENT FROM READER.

Judge throws out supervisors' approval of Riverside Motorsports Park -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Judge throws out supervisors' approval of Riverside Motorsports Park -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

CONTROVERSIAL MERCED COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TOSSED BY SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY JUDGE WHO SIDES WITH FARM BUREAU AND SAN JOAQUIN RAPTOR RESCUE GROUP.

The Modesto Bee | Council committee nixes downtown Modesto parking meter plan

The Modesto Bee | Council committee nixes downtown Modesto parking meter plan

BUSINESS OWNERS PERSUADE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO REJECT PROPOSED PLAN.

News - Report: Yolo County anticipates difficult year - sacbee.com

News - Report: Yolo County anticipates difficult year - sacbee.com

COUNTY ADMINSITRATOR SAYS GOOD TIMES ARE OVER.

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Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

NO TIMETABLE SET FOR NEW VISALIA AIR SERVICE PROVIDER.

Supervisors question health agency's finances - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Supervisors question health agency's finances - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

TAXPAYER FUNDED AGENCY CRITICIZED FOR SITTING ON LARGE RESERVE.

FresnoBee.com: Updates: Fresno County opposes inmate release

FresnoBee.com: Updates: Fresno County opposes inmate release

1,200 PRISONERS WOULD BE RETURNED TO FRESNO COUNTY UNDER PLAN.

The Modesto Bee | Stanislaus officials start looking at coming budget problems

The Modesto Bee | Stanislaus officials start looking at coming budget problems

COUNTY FACING $14.3M SHORTFALL, "VERY DIFFICULT TIMES AHEAD."

FresnoBee.com: Updates: Fresno County dons pink in support of Mims

FresnoBee.com: Updates: Fresno County dons pink in support of Mims

OUR BEST TO SHERIFF MIMS IN HER RECOVERY.

News - City may slap limits on food vendor trucks today - sacbee.com

News - City may slap limits on food vendor trucks today - sacbee.com

CITY TO PUT BREAKS ON MOBILE VENDORS.

Bay Area construction firm wins Dana-to-Downtown project : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

Bay Area construction firm wins Dana-to-Downtown project : Local : Redding Record Searchlight

NORTH VALLEY PROJECT AWARDED TO BAY AREA CONSTRUCTION FIRM.

Why we need a med school -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

Why we need a med school -- MercedSunStar.com :: Merced News, Real Estate, Jobs, Cars and more -

OP ED BY CONGRESSMEN CARDOZA AND COSTA FIGHTING FOR BETTER MEDICAL CARE FOR THE CENTRAL VALLEY.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Modesto Irrigation District lobbies D.C.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Modesto Irrigation District lobbies D.C.

GM JOKES THEY MAY HAVE TO BUY STOCK IN PIER ONE, FOR THE CANDLES TO MEET RENEWABLES REQUIREMENT.

Many think recall effort a Democratic power play - ContraCostaTimes.com

Many think recall effort a Democratic power play - ContraCostaTimes.com

RECALL EFFORT OF CENTRAL VALLEY SENATOR SUBJECT OF BAY AREA NEWS STORY.

Politics - All eyes on McClintock - sacbee.com

Politics - All eyes on McClintock - sacbee.com

FORMER CONGRESSMAN FROM ANOTHER DISTRICT WHO IS NOW RUNNING IN THIS ONE HAS ADS READY TO TARGET SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR RUNNING FOR SAME NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SEAT?!

Recordnet.com: State sued over lack of dredge activity

Recordnet.com: State sued over lack of dredge activity

PROMINENT DELTA PROPERTY OWNER SAYS STATE "INACTIVITY" HARMS LEVEES PROTECTING HIS LAND.

The Modesto Bee | New, improved transportation-tax plan needs discussion

The Modesto Bee | New, improved transportation-tax plan needs discussion

OFTEN PESSIMISTIC COMMUNITY COLUMNIST POSITIVE ABOUT NEW ROAD TAX PLAN.

General Plan promises to be unifying topic this week - Chico Enterprise Record

General Plan promises to be unifying topic this week - Chico Enterprise Record

UNIQUE JOINT CITY/COUNTY MEETING TO DISCUSS "AREA OF CONCERN."

Fresno Bee Opinion Talk

Fresno Bee Opinion Talk

JIM BOREN TALKS ABOUT WHAT'S NEEDED IN NEXT FRESNO MAYOR WHO WILL FACE MANY CHALLENGES.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

PROPOSED RENOVATIONS TO MINOR-LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM HAVE TRIPLED.

Three now in the race for mayor - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Three now in the race for mayor - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

CONSENSUS IS THERE'S NOT MUCH COMPETITION FOR POPULAR MAYOR.

Recordnet.com: Schwarzenegger's budget leaves S.J. educators facing some very tough decisions

Recordnet.com: Schwarzenegger's budget leaves S.J. educators facing some very tough decisions

SOME LOCAL EDUCATORS COMPLAIN CUTS AREN'T PRIORITIZED, BUT DON'T THEY WANT TO MAKE THAT DECISION ON THE LOCAL LEVEL?

The Modesto Bee | Patterson parents asked to volunteer

The Modesto Bee | Patterson parents asked to volunteer

MORE SCHOOL BUDGET CUTS - PARENTS ALSO ASKED TO DONATE REAMS OF PAPER TO LOCAL SCHOOLS.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Ex-city official wins key ruling

FresnoBee.com: Local: Ex-city official wins key ruling

JUDGE RULES PROSECUTORS MUST SHOW FORMER TRANSPORTATION MANAGER KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN HE WAS BREAKING THE LAW WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY MISUSED CITY FUNDS.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

MEASURE R REPORT SAYS ROADBUILDERS SHOULD AVOID 5 STREAMS.

City works to rein in deficit - Chico Enterprise Record

City works to rein in deficit - Chico Enterprise Record

FINANCE DIRECTOR COMPARES CITY SPENDING PRACTICES TO VALLEJO (WHICH IS POTENTIALLY FACING BANKRUPTCY).

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

MEASURE R REPORT SAYS ROADBUILDERS SHOULD AVOID HARMING STREAMS.

Monday, February 25, 2008

The Modesto Bee | Tivoli restarts tax-for-city-services talk

The Modesto Bee | Tivoli restarts tax-for-city-services talk

MELLO-ROOS FOR NEW RESIDENTS OR CITYWIDE ASSESSMENT FOR SERVICES?

Steps taken to boost City Council security - Chico Enterprise Record

Steps taken to boost City Council security - Chico Enterprise Record

CHICO WORRIED ABOUT KIRKWOOD MISSOURI COPYCAT INCIDENT.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

SENATOR ASHBURN'S LEG. PACKAGE FOR LOCALS FEATURED.

Politics, anyone? - Bakersfield.com - More than before.

Politics, anyone? - Bakersfield.com - More than before.

ASSEMBLY SPEAKER "FULLY EXPECTS" PARRA TO SUPPORT THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE (FRAN FLOREZ) - DON'T THINK SO.

Central Valley Business Times

Central Valley Business Times

SPANOS SELLS 65 ACRES FOR LARGE RETAIL CENTER AT I-5 & 8 MILE ROAD.

FresnoBee.com News Blog

FresnoBee.com News Blog

FRESNO MAYORAL CANDIDATE PICKS UP UNION SUPPORT - FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION.

News - Peters gets down to business in district - sacbee.com

News - Peters gets down to business in district - sacbee.com

COUNTY SUPE PLEASES SOME AND IRKS OTHERS WITH APPROACH.

Former councilman Lynn Edwards, a 'true statesman,' dies at 80 - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Former councilman Lynn Edwards, a 'true statesman,' dies at 80 - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

ALSO ONE OF CITY'S FIRST BLACK FIREFIGHTERS WHO EVENTUALLY BECAME HEAD OF UNION.

The Modesto Bee | Voice for Valley

The Modesto Bee | Voice for Valley

SENATOR COGDILL FEATURED IN HIS HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER THIS TIME. ARTICLE CAUTIONS LOCAL RESIDENTS NOT TO GET TOO EXCITED.

Southwest residents to prioritize needs - Chico Enterprise Record

Southwest residents to prioritize needs - Chico Enterprise Record

LIST ALREADY LONG WITH NO FUNDING SOURCES CONFIRMED.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Restoring Valley fish run seen as likely

FresnoBee.com: Local: Restoring Valley fish run seen as likely

ARTICLE SAYS RESTORING FISH MIGHT HELP SOLVE OTHER WATER PROBLEMS.

Recordnet.com News | San Joaquin County News, Jobs, Cars, Real Estate and more

Recordnet.com News | San Joaquin County News, Jobs, Cars, Real Estate and more

SAN JOAQUIN HOUSING PROJECT OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REBUILD YOUNG LIVES.

Sheriff's officlals to talk cost of more jails - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Sheriff's officlals to talk cost of more jails - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

COUNTY SUPES FLOAT BOND IDEA TO MATCH STATE FUNDS (IF THEY COME).

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Recordnet.com: Ready for the Capitol's big stage

Recordnet.com: Ready for the Capitol's big stage

GREAT PIECE ON MODESTO'S SENATOR DAVID COGDILL AS HE PREPARES FOR NEW ROLE AS SENATE MINORITY LEADER. WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH HIM ON POLICY OR NOT, HE IS TRULY GROUNDED AND READY TO LEAD.

State's kids slip through 'sloophole' - Opinion > Columnists > Robert Price | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

State's kids slip through 'sloophole' - Opinion > Columnists > Robert Price | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

FORMER SUPERINTENDENT NOW ASSEMBLYMEMBER FULLER CRITICIZED FOR NOT ELIMINATING TAX LOOPHOLE.

News - Mayor's travels draw criticism - sacbee.com

News - Mayor's travels draw criticism - sacbee.com

OTHER MAYOR'S BACK FARGO CITING HER STATUS AS ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER IN ADDITION TO STRENGTHENING TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TIES.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

GANGS NOW TARGETING FARMWORKERS.

The Modesto Bee | Phone tax paying to outsource U.S. jobs

The Modesto Bee | Phone tax paying to outsource U.S. jobs

MODESTO BEE'S JEFF JARDINE NAILS THIS MADDENING FACT OF THE NEW GLOBAL ECONOMY.

Sorensen: General Plan process is an opportunity - Chico Enterprise Record

Sorensen: General Plan process is an opportunity - Chico Enterprise Record

CHAMBER PRESIDENT EXCITED BY "DRY AS A BONE" PROCESS.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Neighbors will oppose Fig Garden apartments

FresnoBee.com: Local: Neighbors will oppose Fig Garden apartments

TRAFFIC ISSUE IS NOW OFTEN USED TO FIGHT INCREASED HOUSING DENSITY.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Politics, anyone? - Bakersfield.com - More than before.

Politics, anyone? - Bakersfield.com - More than before.

NICOLE PARRA'S LEGISLATIVE SWAN SONG FEATURED. INCLUDES BILL ESTABLISHING CA PARTNERSHIP FOR THE VALLEY IN STATE STATUTE. AT CVPR WE SAY DON'T BE SATISFIED WITH JUST BEING RECOGNIZED, SHOW US THE MONEY!!! WE REPRESENT APPROXIMATELY 20% OF THE STATE AND WE WANT OUR FAIR SHARE OF RESOURCES IN BOTH GOOD TIMES AND BAD.

The Modesto Bee | Court ruling is a victory for valley group's decision to charge developers fees

The Modesto Bee | Court ruling is a victory for valley group's decision to charge developers fees

BUILDING INDUSTRY LEADER VOWS APPEAL OF SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT FEES.

News - Services district faces big deficit - sacbee.com

News - Services district faces big deficit - sacbee.com

DISTRICT SERVING ELK GROVE AND GALT TO FACE $52M DEFICIT OVER 5 YEARS WITHOUT CUTS.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Lanare board crisis detailed

FresnoBee.com: Local: Lanare board crisis detailed

AREA COUNTY SUPERVISOR WANTS STATE TO TAKE IT OVER.

Recordnet.com: Best of S.J.'s farmland disappearing

Recordnet.com: Best of S.J.'s farmland disappearing

FARMERS WANT CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FOR FUTURE FARMING NOT HABITAT MITIGATION FOR OTHERS.

Some Chamber members urge OUSD to shop local vendors - Chico Enterprise Record

Some Chamber members urge OUSD to shop local vendors - Chico Enterprise Record

SAY SCHOOL ALWAYS FIRST TO SEEK A DONATION, BUT THE LAST TO PATRONIZE THEIR BUSINESSES?!

News - RT fast-tracks trains to airport - sacbee.com

News - RT fast-tracks trains to airport - sacbee.com

IMPROVED TRANSPORTATION PLAN OPPOSED BY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

HISTORY PROFESSOR STARTS BLOG. A LITTLE MORE CEREBRAL THAN THE CVPR.

The Modesto Bee | Almost $12M gone from Modesto schools budget

The Modesto Bee | Almost $12M gone from Modesto schools budget

NEARLY 700 PEOPLE FILL HIGH SCHOOL GYM. COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT SAYS THAT IF THEY HAD GONE TO SACRAMENTO IT MIGHT MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

2006 E.COLI OUTBREAK LINKED TO LOCAL FARM. AREA STATE SENATOR SAYS FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM DYSFUNCTIONAL AND WILL BE SUBJECT OF UPCOMING HEARING.

Friday, February 22, 2008

Fresno Bee Opinion Talk

Fresno Bee Opinion Talk

BEE'S JIM BOREN BLOGS RE CONTROVERSIAL CHAMBER ENDORSEMENT OF FRESNO MAYOR CANDIDATE & HOW
VILLINES AIDE RESIGNS TO TAKE ON GILMORE ASSEMBLY CAMPAIGN VS. DEAN FLOREZ' MOM.

FresnoBee.com: Updates: Fresno Co. town faces water-quality crisis, report says

FresnoBee.com: Updates: Fresno Co. town faces water-quality crisis, report says

GRAND JURY SAYS WATER DISTRICT IN DISARRAY.

The Modesto Bee | Another overflow crowd protests proposed Modesto school cuts

The Modesto Bee | Another overflow crowd protests proposed Modesto school cuts

DOES ANYONE HAVE A SOLUTION???

Some property tax bills may be slashed - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Some property tax bills may be slashed - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

DOUBLE EDGED SWORD FOR COUNTY AND RESIDENTS.

Short takes digest: Taft councilman to run for supervisor - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Short takes digest: Taft councilman to run for supervisor - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

IT'S OFFICIAL, THOMPSON FILES VS. WATSON FOR 4TH DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPE SEAT. SENATOR ASHBURN STAFFER APPOINTED TO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION.

Politics - Feinstein, governor push for water bond - sacbee.com

Politics - Feinstein, governor push for water bond - sacbee.com

CENTRAL VALLEY DAMS/DELTA FIX BACK ON THE TABLE.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

VISALIA CHAMBER TAKES POSITION ON HEALTH CARE - PROMOTES UNIVERSAL SINGLE PAYER HEALTH CARE PLAN - JUST KIDDING!!!

Recordnet.com: Storage company growth to double traffic at port

Recordnet.com: Storage company growth to double traffic at port

COMPANY PLANS TO MOVE AND EXPAND DRY FERTILZER OPERATION AT STOCKTON PORT.

FresnoBee.com: Business: Valley ag leaders try to find labor source

FresnoBee.com: Business: Valley ag leaders try to find labor source

VALLEY AG LEADERS APPEAL TO CENTRAL AMERICA FOR WORKERS.

Recordnet.com: Planning panel meetings canceled

Recordnet.com: Planning panel meetings canceled

WITH HOME BUILDING SLOW DOWN THERE'S NOTHING TO DO.

Josiassen won't seek re-election - Chico Enterprise Record

Josiassen won't seek re-election - Chico Enterprise Record

BOARD OF SUPES CHAIR WON'T SEEK RE-ELECTION. WANTS TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH FAMILY.

Parra won't endorse senator's mom - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Parra won't endorse senator's mom - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

IT'S OFFICIAL. PARTY LOYALTY CAN'T BEAT A FAMILY FEUD.

FresnoBee.com: Lewis Griswold: Nunes doggedly fights river settlement

FresnoBee.com: Lewis Griswold: Nunes doggedly fights river settlement

CENTRAL VALLEY INTERESTS SPLIT ON THIS ONE.

Homebuilder scrutinized by prosecutors - Today's Paper > Business | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Homebuilder scrutinized by prosecutors - Today's Paper > Business | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

BUILDER ALLEGEDLY TOOK THE MONEY AND RAN - POTENTIAL HOMEOWNERS FRUSTRATED AT PACE OF INVESTIGATION.

Council gives partial approval on Stony Creek subdivision - Chico Enterprise Record

Council gives partial approval on Stony Creek subdivision - Chico Enterprise Record

LOW-INCOME HOUSING ISSUE DRAWS IRE AND CHARGES OF DISCRIMINATION.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Hank Shaw's blog

Hank Shaw's blog

STOCKTON RECORD BLOGGER NOTES ANDAL EVENT, WATER SUMMIT, AND LODI NATIVE/DEM CONSULTANT RUNNING PRO-CLINTON EFFORT IN FIREWALL STATES.

FresnoBee.com News Blog

FresnoBee.com News Blog

LOTS OF NEWS ON FRESNO BEE'S POLITICAL NOTEBOOK.

2 FRESNO SUPES REJECT PAY RAISE. COSTA SEEKS THIRD TERM IN CONGRESS. AND IN THE FRESNO MAYOR'S RACE, COUNCILMEMBER DUNCAN RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM G.O.P. LEADERS AND COUNCILMEMBER PEREA RECEIVES CHAMBER ENDORSEMENT.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Cogdill elected as GOP leader

FresnoBee.com: Local: Cogdill elected as GOP leader

MORE ON LOCAL POLITICAL LEADER INCLUDING ANALYSIS RE REPUBLICAN POWER BASE SHIFTING TO CENTRAL VALLEY.

Recordnet.com: Lodi, Elk Grove, Galt mayors plan to discuss regional issues

Recordnet.com: Lodi, Elk Grove, Galt mayors plan to discuss regional issues

COOPERATION EVEN CROSSES COUNTY LINES WITH THESE CENTRAL VALLEY CITIES.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

SPLIT VOTE OF TULARE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZES USE OF "GREEN BUILDING" STANDARDS WHICH RAISES PRICES IN LIBRARY/CITY HALL PROJECT.

Glenn County battles cash flow, budget deficit woes - Chico Enterprise Record

Glenn County battles cash flow, budget deficit woes - Chico Enterprise Record

ISSUING IOU'S AND FILING BANKRUPTCY AMONG POSSIBILITIES MENTIONED IN REGARD TO FISCAL CRISIS.

Recordnet.com: Senate Republicans appoint new leader

Recordnet.com: Senate Republicans appoint new leader

ARTICLE NOTES CEMENTING OF POWER SHIFT IN THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE TO THE CENTRAL VALLEY!

Shopping center may be on way to southwest - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Shopping center may be on way to southwest - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

SOUTHWEST BAKERSFIELD RESIDENTS (INCLUDING SOME OF CVPR'S MANY RELATIVES) WILL NOW HAVE ALL THE AMENITIES OTHER RESIDENTS IN TOWN HAVE CLOSER TO HOME.

Attorney fights disqualification from judge race - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Attorney fights disqualification from judge race - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

I BELIEVE THAT JERRY BROWN (NOW CALIFORNIA'S ATTORNEY GENERAL) MADE THE SAME ARGUMENT 2 YEARS AGO AND WON?

News - Groups suing over decline of fish - sacbee.com

News - Groups suing over decline of fish - sacbee.com

PROPONENTS CITE PRECIPITOUS DECLINE OF CENTRAL VALLEY STEELHEAD AMONG OTHERS IN CENTRAL VALLEY SPRING RUNS OF FISH.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Westerlund called to Iraq

FresnoBee.com: Local: Westerlund called to Iraq

RECENTLY MARRIED FRESNO CITY COUNCILMAN SEEKING RE-ELECTION CALLED UP FOR DUTY IN IRAQ WAR.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Politics - Cogdill elected state Senate Republican leader - sacbee.com

Politics - Cogdill elected state Senate Republican leader - sacbee.com

MODESTO'S COGDILL ELECTED STATE SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER. NOTHING WRONG WITH A MONOPOLY OF POWER CONCENTRATED IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY!

FresnoBee.com: Local: Coalition has dreams of a UC Merced med school

FresnoBee.com: Local: Coalition has dreams of a UC Merced med school

KUDOS TO CONGRESSMEN CARDOZA AND COSTA AND OTHER VALLEY LEADERS FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE IN THE REGION.

Recordnet.com: Distribution center nearing completion

Recordnet.com: Distribution center nearing completion

BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPER BULLISH ON FUTURE OF STOCKTON.

Mojave could get $95 million distribution center - Today's Paper > Business | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Mojave could get $95 million distribution center - Today's Paper > Business | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

MIRRORS WEST PARK PROJECT IN STANISLAUS COUNTY.

Central Valley Business Times

Central Valley Business Times

TRACY PAPER TO CUT BACK. SIGN OF BOTH ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL TIMES.

The Modesto Bee | Three bills in Senate set out to snip metal theft

The Modesto Bee | Three bills in Senate set out to snip metal theft

RAMPANT PROBLEM IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY BECAUSE OF METH USERS. CVPR SUPPORTS THE VERSION BY CENTRAL VALLEY ASSEMBLYMEMBERS BERRYHILL AND GALGIANI.

Board of Supervisors: Addition of auditors OK'd but not extra pay - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping

Board of Supervisors: Addition of auditors OK'd but not extra pay - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

KERN SUPES REACT TO IRREGULARITIES FOUND IN PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

RETIREES MUST PAY MORE FOR HEALTH CARE. MAY SEE MORE ACTIONS LIKE THIS IN LIGHT OF ECONOMIC CLIMATE.

Glenn supervisors start removal of Hamilton City from Butte mosquito abatement - Chico Enterprise Record

Glenn supervisors start removal of Hamilton City from Butte mosquito abatement - Chico Enterprise Record

WITH WEST NILE VIRUS VECTOR CONTROL IS AN IMPORTANT CENTRAL VALLEY ISSUE.

The Modesto Bee | Packed school meeting halted

The Modesto Bee | Packed school meeting halted

FIRE CHIEF SHUTS DOWN MEETING WHICH IS CONTINUED TO FRIDAY TO DISCUSS MASSIVE BUDGET CUTS.

Recordnet.com: Obstacles keep arena away from big profits

Recordnet.com: Obstacles keep arena away from big profits

TEAMS VS. PERFORMERS - MAKING A RICH MAN RICHER?

Plan targets blight from foreclosures - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Plan targets blight from foreclosures - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

CITY TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Hank Shaw's blog

Hank Shaw's blog

CENTRAL VALLEY SENATOR'S COGDILL AND DENHAM HIGHLIGHTED BY STOCKTON RECORD POLITICAL BLOGGER.

FresnoBee.com: Updates: Beef recall affects Valley school districts, social services

FresnoBee.com: Updates: Beef recall affects Valley school districts, social services

SOME DISTRICTS LEARNED OF PROBLEMS ON 1/30, OTHERS NOT UNTIL LAST SUNDAY.

Jagels blasts prisoner-release proposal - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Jagels blasts prisoner-release proposal - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

SUPERVISOR PREDICTS "TITLE WAVE OF CRIME THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY!"

Top Stories - McClintock eyes Doolittle seat - sacbee.com

Top Stories - McClintock eyes Doolittle seat - sacbee.com

AS WE'VE SAID BEFORE, THERE'S PRECEDENT FOR SO-CAL REPS DOING WELL IN NORTH VALLEY/FOOTHILL DISTRICTS. WHY ISN'T ANYBODY MENTIONING WHAT THIS COULD MEAN TO RICO OLLER CANDIDACY?

FresnoBee.com News Blog

FresnoBee.com News Blog

WE'RE OFF TO THE RACES IN FRESNO - MAYORAL CANDIDATE GARNERS STRONG SUPPORT FROM BUSINESS COMMUNITY.

News - Lisa Heyamoto: A politician who'd rather be working - sacbee.com

News - Lisa Heyamoto: A politician who'd rather be working - sacbee.com

SENATOR STEINBERG GOOD EXAMPLE OF CENTRAL VALLEY WORK ETHIC!

FresnoBee.com: South Valley: Visalia scales down visions for upgraded Oaks park

FresnoBee.com: South Valley: Visalia scales down visions for upgraded Oaks park

CONTINUALLY RISING COSTS GIVES COUNCIL MEMBERS STICKER SHOCK.

The Modesto Bee | Schools will try to cut $12M

The Modesto Bee | Schools will try to cut $12M

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS 5% CUT DUE TO DECLINING ENROLLMENTS AND STATE BUDGET CUTS.

News - A fourth bridge to West Sac? Not from Broadway, locals say - sacbee.com

News - A fourth bridge to West Sac? Not from Broadway, locals say - sacbee.com

PLANNERS WANT TO BRING PEOPLE TO THE WATER - LOCAL RESIDENTS RAISE TRAFFIC CONCERNS.

New city manager positive raising the economic base is possible - Chico Enterprise Record

New city manager positive raising the economic base is possible - Chico Enterprise Record

LONG-TIME RESIDENT/CITY HALL VETERAN OPTIMISTIC ABOUT NEW LEADERSHIP ROLE.

Questions raised over Arvin community college - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Questions raised over Arvin community college - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

STATE WANTS MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASE OF LAND UNDER WILLIAMSON ACT.

FresnoBee.com: South Valley: Fate of a landmark

FresnoBee.com: South Valley: Fate of a landmark

KINGS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPES HAS TO DECIDE - PRESERVE THE PAST OR MAKE WAY FOR THE FUTURE?

Monday, February 18, 2008

Politics - Dan Walters: Recall bid looks like power play - sacbee.com

Politics - Dan Walters: Recall bid looks like power play - sacbee.com

DENHAM RECALL INVOLVES PRACTICAL POLITICS AND THE LAW OF UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Parra hints at backing Gilmore

FresnoBee.com: Local: Parra hints at backing Gilmore

DEMOCRATIC ASSEMBLYMEMBER TO ENDORSE REPUBLICAN TO REPLACE HER? 2008 PROMISES TO BE AN INTERESTING YEAR FOR THE CENTRAL VALLEY'S VERSION OF THE HATFIELDS & MCCOYS.

County supervisors: D.A. to brief leaders on inmate release - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

County supervisors: D.A. to brief leaders on inmate release - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

STATE RELEASING PRISONERS TO LOCALS TO HELP BALANCE THEIR BUDGET.

The Modesto Bee | Planning Ahead

The Modesto Bee | Planning Ahead

COUNTY PLANNING DIRECTOR DESERVEDLY LAUDED AFTER 35 YEARS AS GROWTH MANAGER.

Recordnet.com: Port to get $4M in terror funding

Recordnet.com: Port to get $4M in terror funding

ONLY LONG BEACH/LA GOT MORE!

The Modesto Bee | Big money donated to stop recall of Denham

The Modesto Bee | Big money donated to stop recall of Denham

WILL THE BIG $ TO SUPPORT IT COME THROUGH?

City council: Drawn-out lawsuit prompts city to settle - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

City council: Drawn-out lawsuit prompts city to settle - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

CITY MOVES ON AFTER SETTLING WITH ENGINEERING COMPANY WHICH MADE MISTAKES ON TRAFFIC PROJECT.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

The Modesto Bee | Valley congressmen serve up the pork

The Modesto Bee | Valley congressmen serve up the pork

WE AT CVPR CONTEND THAT IT'S NOT PORK UNTIL WE RECEIVE MORE THAN OUR PROPORTIONAL SHARE!

Politics - 'Nice guy' says he's a fighter - sacbee.com

Politics - 'Nice guy' says he's a fighter - sacbee.com

CENTRAL VALLEY POLITICAL LEADER DARRELL STEINBERG FEATURED AGAIN. WE ARE ANXIOUSLY AWAITING WHEN HIS COUNTERPART WILL BE CHOSEN BY THE REPUBLICANS - SOUNDS LIKE MODESTO'S DAVE COGDILL IS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT.

Recordnet.com: Housing market downturn is hurting small financial firms

Recordnet.com: Housing market downturn is hurting small financial firms

THE TRICKLE DOWN EFFECT FROM THE HOUSING DOWNTURN CONTINUES TO IMPACT CENTRAL VALLEY BUSINESSES.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Outside money can sway voters

FresnoBee.com: Local: Outside money can sway voters

CENTRAL VALLEY ASSEMBLY RACE HIGHLIGHTED AS EXAMPLE OF INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES.

Chico Enterprise Record - Bertagna: Time may be right for CARD-city parks merger

Chico Enterprise Record - Bertagna: Time may be right for CARD-city parks merger

CITY/SPECIAL DISTRICT MERGER - WE MAY SEE MORE OF THIS IN CHALLENGING FINANCIAL TIMES FOR LOCALS.

Recordnet.com: Is bass to blame for decline of smelt population?

Recordnet.com: Is bass to blame for decline of smelt population?

AT LEAST PARTIALLY? COALITION SPOKESMAN MAKES SENSE WHEN HE SAYS ALL INTERESTS WILL HAVE TO COME TOGETHER TO SAVE THE DELTA.

Business - 'Green' rice on menu - sacbee.com

Business - 'Green' rice on menu - sacbee.com

THE WAVE OF THE FUTURE IN CENTRAL VALLEY AGRICULTURE?

The Modesto Bee | Officials have to get specific on tax

The Modesto Bee | Officials have to get specific on tax

POINT WELL TAKEN - TRUST, BUT VERIFIED.

Recordnet.com: Stockton Arena experiencing growing pains

Recordnet.com: Stockton Arena experiencing growing pains

WE'RE ROOTING FOR THE OPTIMISTS ON THIS ONE. THE SHARKS/CONDORS CENTRAL VALLEY RIVALRY IS GREAT FUN.

FresnoBee.com: South Valley: Tulare Co. supervisors accept union

FresnoBee.com: South Valley: Tulare Co. supervisors accept union

NEW UNION FOR COUNTY LAWYERS WHO HAVEN'T ONE SINCE 2002.

Recordnet.com: City never happier to be No. 49

Recordnet.com: City never happier to be No. 49

POSITIVE RANKING OF STOCKTON AS A "GREEN" CITY.

Expansion plans to move forward - Special Sections > Refinery > Latest stories | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Expansion plans to move forward - Special Sections > Refinery > Latest stories | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & searchAC

OIL REFINERY EXPANSION BACK ON TRACK AFTER BEING HALTED BY COMMUNITY CONCERNS.

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Recordnet.com: Eight vie for three seats

Recordnet.com: Eight vie for three seats

LOTS OF QUALITY CANDIDATES FILE AS 3 OF 5 SEATS ON THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ARE UP THIS YEAR.

Shrider column: Senator's bullying hurts appointees - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Shrider column: Senator's bullying hurts appointees - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

SHAFTER SENATOR FLOREZ DOES NOT SPARE KERN SUPERVISOR FOR AIR BOARD POSITION AND CATCHES HECK FROM THE CALIFORNIAN.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Florez says he won't stand in way of Mehas confirmation

FresnoBee.com: Local: Florez says he won't stand in way of Mehas confirmation

SHAFTER SENATOR FLOREZ SPARES FORMER FRESNO COUNTY SCHOOLS CHIEF MEHAS.

News - City files eminent domain suit over Mohanna's K Street sites - sacbee.com

News - City files eminent domain suit over Mohanna's K Street sites - sacbee.com

OTHER BUSINESSES/ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORT CITY'S EFFORTS.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

NOVEL ATTEMPT BY ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUP TO CRIMINALLY CHARGE CENTRAL VALLEY DAIRY DENIED.

FresnoBee.com: South Valley: COS officials are looking at 2 bonds

FresnoBee.com: South Valley: COS officials are looking at 2 bonds

VISALIA'S COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS STILL TRYING TO CATCH UP FROM LAST GROWTH SPURT.

Chico Enterprise Record - Businesses not happy over proposed fee increases by school district

Chico Enterprise Record - Businesses not happy over proposed fee increases by school district

TOUGH ISSUE SINCE IT'S "NEVER A GOOD TIME."

FresnoBee.com: Local: Madera Co. casino's pros, cons outlined in large study

FresnoBee.com: Local: Madera Co. casino's pros, cons outlined in large study

LONE SUPERVISOR OPPOSING CASINO SOFTENS STAND.

Delano residents air thoughts on prison plan - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Delano residents air thoughts on prison plan - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

LOCALS SAY WE SHOULDER THE IMPACTS SO WE SHOULD RECEIVE MORE MITIGATION.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Capital Notes — From KQED’s John Myers » Rep. McClintock, R-Sacramento?

Capital Notes — From KQED’s John Myers » Rep. McClintock, R-Sacramento?

THERE IS PRECEDENT FOR THIS - REPS FROM SO CAL SEEM TO RUN WELL IN NOR CAL DISTRICTS.

Newsblog | Hollingsworth apparent runnerup

Newsblog | Hollingsworth apparent runnerup

LOOKS LIKE CENTRAL VALLEY'S COGDILL HAS THE VOTES FOR MINORITY LEADER. WHY DOES SD THINK IT'S THE WATER CAPITOL OF THE STATE?

Hank Shaw's blog

Hank Shaw's blog

STOCKTON RECORD'S HANK SHAW NAILS ANOTHER ONE TODAY ON THE CONGRESSIONAL RACE BETWEEN MCNERNEY AND ANDAL.

Fresno Bee Opinion Talk: Did Nicole Parra endorse a Republican for her Assembly seat today?

Fresno Bee Opinion Talk: Did Nicole Parra endorse a Republican for her Assembly seat today?

WHAT?! WELL, SHE DID SAY SHE HAD NO INTENTION OF RUNNING AGAIN(FOR ANYTHING) AND THAT SHE WAS LOOKING FOR A JOB IN SACRAMENTO? LIKE MANY OTHERS, THE PARRA-FLOREZ FEUD WILL NEVER DIE!

Recordnet.com: Galt man renamed to state board

Recordnet.com: Galt man renamed to state board

FAIR BOARDS (WHICH CVPR'S TOM HALLINAN WAS A PROUD MEMBER OF IN STANISLAUS) AND REGIONAL WATER BOARDS ARE FINE, BUT WE NEED MORE CENTRAL VALLEY REPRESENTATION ON OTHER BOARDS OF STATEWIDE JURISDICTION.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

FORECLOSURE WORKSHOP IS A GOOD EVENT FOR THOSE IN THIS BAD SITUATION PLAGUING THE CENTRAL VALLEY.

The Modesto Bee | Whitmore overcross funding approved

The Modesto Bee | Whitmore overcross funding approved

MAYOR'S QUIP SUMS UP VALLEY'S VIEW ABOUT GETTING OUR FAIR SHARE OF RESOURCES.

Chico Enterprise Record - Students give ideas for updating city General Plan

Chico Enterprise Record - Students give ideas for updating city General Plan

GREAT JOB BY CITY OF CHICO AND THEIR FAMOUS RESIDENTS.

Hank Shaw's blog

Hank Shaw's blog

INSIGHTFUL POSTS BY STOCKTON RECORD POLITICAL BLOGGER HANK SHAW RE COGDILL QUEST FOR LEADERSHIP POSITION AND DEMS PURSUIT OF SEATS IN CENTRAL VALLEY AMONG OTHERS.

The Modesto Bee | City schools' funds on chopping block

The Modesto Bee | City schools' funds on chopping block

MORE TOUGH CHOICES FOR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Recordnet.com: S.J. County home sales looking up

Recordnet.com: S.J. County home sales looking up

THE GLASS IS HALF EMPTY...SINCE INCREASE DUE TO FORECLOSURE SALES AT OR BELOW $250,000

FresnoBee.com: Business: Pulse picks up in Valley real estate

FresnoBee.com: Business: Pulse picks up in Valley real estate

THE GLASS IS HALF FULL...

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Recordnet.com: Cogdill vies for top GOP spot

Recordnet.com: Cogdill vies for top GOP spot

WE HOPE FEAR OF CONCENTRATION OF POWER IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY WILL NOT DETER MODESTO SENATOR'S COLLEAGUES FROM ELECTING HIM.

Merle Haggard: King of the road - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Merle Haggard: King of the road - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

OK, THIS MIGHT NOT INVOLVE POLITICS OR PUBLIC POLICY, BUT THIS CENTRAL VALLEY LEGEND REPRESENTS A HISTORICAL DEMOGRAPHIC.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBER REPLACED BY MEMBER HE BEAT LESS THAN A YEAR AGO?!

Chico Enterprise Record - CUSD budget cuts could hit electives hard

Chico Enterprise Record - CUSD budget cuts could hit electives hard

PROPOSED STATE BUDGET TO PUT DISTRICT DEEPER INTO FINANCIAL HOLE.

Recordnet.com: Some in Lodi may be spared

Recordnet.com: Some in Lodi may be spared

FLOOD CONTROL CONTINUES TO BE AN ISSUE AFFECTING CENTRAL VALLEY RESIDENTS. IN ADDITION TO THE FEDS, A REVISED STATE FLOOD CONTROL BOARD MAY HAVE MORE TO SAY ABOUT PROJECTS LIKE THIS IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

The Modesto Bee | Road improvement tax closer to ballot

The Modesto Bee | Road improvement tax closer to ballot

PASSES STANCOG 12-1. COUNTY CAN'T AFFORD TO BE PENNY WISE AND POUND FOOLISH ANY LONGER.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Valley's turnout falls shy of projection

FresnoBee.com: Local: Valley's turnout falls shy of projection

SOUTH VALLEY VOTER TURNOUT WILL RANK AMONG THE LOWEST IN STATE. AREA RAN OUT OF BALLOTS FOR DEMOCRATS AND STILL FELL SHY?

Recordnet.com: Hundreds turn out to honor Rishwain

Recordnet.com: Hundreds turn out to honor Rishwain

AN INSTITUTION PASSES AWAY IN STOCKTON.

Retail center project hits snag in Delano - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Retail center project hits snag in Delano - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

SOME RESIDENTS WANT PROJECT AND THEY "WANT IT YESTERDAY!"

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Recordnet.com: Working together will work out better in California's Central Valley

Recordnet.com: Working together will work out better in California's Central Valley

ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. HOWEVER, WE SHOULDN'T BE SATISFIED UNLESS AND UNTIL WE GET OUR FAIR SHARE OF RESOURCES. WE DON'T JUST WANT RECOGNITION, WE NEED RESULTS.

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register - www.visaliatimesdelta.com -

SUPERVISORS IN VALLEY/STATE CONTINUE TO EXTEND MORATORIUMS - CITIES ARE TRENDING TOWARDS OUTRIGHT BANS.

Central Valley Business Times

Central Valley Business Times

STOCKTON HAD 2ND HIGHEST FORECLOSURE RATE IN THE NATION.

Chico Enterprise Record - Discussions begin on laying off teachers

Chico Enterprise Record - Discussions begin on laying off teachers

60% OF SCHOOLS IN THE STATE ARE PREDICTED TO FACE THE SAME DILEMMA.

The Modesto Bee | All 9 Stanislaus cities in favor of a road tax

The Modesto Bee | All 9 Stanislaus cities in favor of a road tax

IT'S TIME STANISLAUS BECAME A SELF-HELP COUNTY AND GETS SOME OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION MONEY WHICH GOES TO THE BAY AND L.A.

Opinion - Editorial: Steinberg will bring new approach to top job - sacbee.com

Opinion - Editorial: Steinberg will bring new approach to top job - sacbee.com

A GOOD LEADER TO HAVE IN TOUGH TIMES. WE'RE GLAD HE RECOGNIZES THE EFFECTS OF THE LEGISLATURE'S DECISIONS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT WHERE HE FORMERLY SERVED.

Recordnet.com: Another candidate joins council race

Recordnet.com: Another candidate joins council race

GOOD EXPERIENCE AND GREAT BALLOT DESIGNATION FOR NEW CANDIDATE.

FresnoBee.com: Opinion: Downtown visions collide in proposed Forest City area

FresnoBee.com: Opinion: Downtown visions collide in proposed Forest City area

DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION OF CENTRAL VALLEY CITIES IS HARD WORK BUT WORTHWHILE.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

FresnoBee.com: Local: Election office has brisk business

FresnoBee.com: Local: Election office has brisk business

FRESNO VOTERS WILL HAVE A FULL BALLOT THIS JUNE. WILL THEY BUCK PREDICTION OF LOW VOTER TURNOUT FOR THE SECOND OF THREE ELECTIONS THIS YEAR?

Election notebook: Hall makes run for third term official - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Election notebook: Hall makes run for third term official - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

THERE IS CONSPICUOUSLY NO WORD ABOUT ANY CHALLENGERS.

Recordnet.com: Nakanishi backs Sieglock for his Assembly seat

Recordnet.com: Nakanishi backs Sieglock for his Assembly seat

CANDIDATE ROLLS WITH $, ENDORSEMENTS & CAMPAIGN INFRASTRUCTURE. WE STILL WONDER IF IN THIS DEM YEAR NEW SPEAKER MAKES A PLAY HERE.

Chico Enterprise Record - Glenn County Board of Supervisors freezes hiring as result of state's financial crisis

Chico Enterprise Record - Glenn County Board of Supervisors freezes hiring as result of state's financial crisis

THIS ONE CAME OUT BEFORE OUR LAUNCH LAST FRIDAY.

Nine Kern residents to vie for two open judges' seats - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Nine Kern residents to vie for two open judges' seats - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

GLAD TO SEE OUR CONCERN ON FRIDAY RE THE TIMING DIDN'T DETER OTHER CANDIDATES.

Recordnet.com: Five attorneys will vie to replace judge

Recordnet.com: Five attorneys will vie to replace judge

YOU'LL NEVER SEE AN INCUMBENT CHALLENGED IN THE VALLEY THOUGH.

Recordnet.com: Anti-Denham campaign claims it has signatures to force recall

Recordnet.com: Anti-Denham campaign claims it has signatures to force recall

IF THE DEMS ARE SERIOUS ALL THE VOTES ARE IN THE MODESTO AREA.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Fresno County officials stand against Nunes' call to end earmarks

FresnoBee.com: Local: Fresno County officials stand against Nunes' call to end earmarks

UNTIL WE GET OUR PROPORTIONATE SHARE AS A REGION SHOULD IT REALLY BE CONSIDERED AN EXCESSIVE EARMARK?

The Modesto Bee | Plunging home values mean falling taxes in Stanislaus

The Modesto Bee | Plunging home values mean falling taxes in Stanislaus

DO YOU WANT TO HEAR THE GOOD NEWS OR THE BAD NEWS FIRST?

Monday, February 11, 2008

FresnoBee.com: Local: Fresno Co. supervisor hopefuls ante up

FresnoBee.com: Local: Fresno Co. supervisor hopefuls ante up

WOW, ALMOST $1,000,000.00 JUST FOR THE WATERSTON SEAT!

The Modesto Bee | Environmental quality, dairy tug of war

The Modesto Bee | Environmental quality, dairy tug of war

NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTIES ACCOUNT FOR 68% OF THOSE LEAVING STATE.

News - Judge's newest mission: Bring courts up to date - sacbee.com

News - Judge's newest mission: Bring courts up to date - sacbee.com

BOLDLY GOING WHERE NO JUDGE HAS GONE BEFORE

Recordnet.com: Republicans line up for coveted Assembly seat

Recordnet.com: Republicans line up for coveted Assembly seat

THINGS WILL REALLY HEAT UP NOW THAT TERM LIMITS EXTENSION DEFEATED. WILL DEMS MAKE PLAY FOR THIS SEAT IN WHAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE A "DEMOCRATIC YEAR"?

Supervisors seeking audits - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Supervisors seeking audits - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

IMPLIED ISSUE - WILL FINDINGS MAKE UP EXTRA EXPENSE?

Nice guy will finish first as state Senate leader - Los Angeles Times

Nice guy will finish first as state Senate leader - Los Angeles Times

WE AGREE, CENTRAL VALLEY'S STEINBERG IS THE RIGHT PERSON AT THE RIGHT TIME.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

FresnoBee.com: Local: One election down, two to go

FresnoBee.com: Local: One election down, two to go

VALLEY BALLOTS PACKED. PLUS FRESNO COUNTY CLERK RAISES ANOTHER ISSUE - ELECTION WORKER (VS. VOTER) FATIGUE.

More Democrats cast ballots in Kern - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

More Democrats cast ballots in Kern - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

AGAIN, CONSISTENT WITH THE REST OF THE VALLEY. WILL THESE VOTERS SHOW UP IN JUNE? NOVEMBER? WE WOULD GUESS THE LATER BUT NOT THE FORMER. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Opinion - For the record: Talking with the mayor - sacbee.com

Opinion - For the record: Talking with the mayor - sacbee.com

THOSE OF US WHO WORK IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT HAVE TO APPRECIATE THE "TRIAGE" COMMENT!

Kern prisons may expand to help alleviate state overcrowding - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Kern prisons may expand to help alleviate state overcrowding - Latest news | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

FOLLOW UP TO YESTERDAY'S POST. LOCAL "INPUT" BUT NO LOCAL CONTROL.

Recordnet.com: City's sports commission continues to deliver results

Recordnet.com: City's sports commission continues to deliver results

ONE OF THE BENEFITS OF MATURING AS A REGION.

McCarthy tops local fundraising - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

McCarthy tops local fundraising - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

NOW WE NEED THE REMAINING CANDIDATES TO VISIT THE VALLEY FOR SOMETHING OTHER THAN $$$$$

Recordnet.com: Rare judicial post opening

Recordnet.com: Rare judicial post opening

SEEMS TO BE A TREND IN THE VALLEY THIS YEAR (SEE FRIDAY'S POST FROM BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN)?

Opinion - Editorial: Another day, another bad water bond proposal - sacbee.com

Opinion - Editorial: Another day, another bad water bond proposal - sacbee.com

WHISKY'S FOR DRINKIN' AND WATER'S FOR FIGHTIN'