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.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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'

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Does Kern have a Democrat divide? - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Does Kern have a Democrat divide? - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

INTERESTING ANALYSIS, COULD APPLY TO ALMOST EVERY COUNTY IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY.

Politics - Analyst: Skip raise for prison officers - sacbee.com

Politics - Analyst: Skip raise for prison officers - sacbee.com

MORE "STRAIGHT TALK" FROM LANCE CORCORAN REPRESENTING THE MANY CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WE HAVE WORKING IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Valley wire thieves turn brazen

FresnoBee.com: Local: Valley wire thieves turn brazen

LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY HAS STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE TO PASS LAWS PUNISHING BUYERS AND SELLERS OF THESE STOLEN METALS. HOPEFULLY THE LEGISLATURE WILL STEP UP AND PASS ASSEMBLYMAN TOM BERRYHILL'S BILL TOO!

Chico Enterprise Record - Budget squeeze starts to show

Chico Enterprise Record - Budget squeeze starts to show

YES, IT'S GOING TO BE A TOUGH YEAR WITH EVERYTHING UNDER SCRUTINY SINCE "THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD" AT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL LEVEL.

FresnoBee.com: Local: Many Fresno employees could lose raises next year

FresnoBee.com: Local: Many Fresno employees could lose raises next year

SOME "STRAIGHT TALK" FROM FRESNO MAYOR AUTRY.

Californy power - Los Angeles Times

Californy power - Los Angeles Times

A RARE POSTING FROM THE LA TIMES CONCERNING CENTRAL VALLEY POLITICS.

News - City wrings out Natomas revenues before deadline - sacbee.com

News - City wrings out Natomas revenues before deadline - sacbee.com

CITY "WRINGS OUT REVENUES" BEFORE FEDERAL MANDATE. SOUNDS OMINOUS, BUT IT IS THEIR CITY!

Friday, February 8, 2008

The Modesto Bee | Stanislaus has more than 20,000 ballots left

The Modesto Bee Stanislaus has more than 20,000 ballots left

LET'S SAY ALL 23,500 VOTES COUNT. WITH A DIFFERENCE OF ALMOST 2,500 VOTES BETWEEN THE 2 GROWTH MEASURES, L WOULD HAVE TO NET APPROXIMATELY 60% OF THE REMAINING VOTES OVER MEASURE E - NOT IMPOSSIBLE BUT NOT LIKELY.

Politics - One house is in order - sacbee.com

Politics - One house is in order - sacbee.com

SACRAMENTO'S STEINBERG TO BE SENATE PRO-TEM.

GREAT NEWS FOR THE CENTRAL VALLEY - HE'S FROM THE VALLEY; HE'S EXTREMELY WELL LIKED AND RESPECTED; AND HIS CONSULTANT, RICHIE ROSS, IS DEEPLY INVOLVED IN CENTRAL VALLEY ISSUES. IN SHORT, A GRAND SLAM FOR THE CENTRAL VALLEY.

Politics - Assembly speaker vote set March 11 - sacbee.com

Politics - Assembly speaker vote set March 11 - sacbee.com

NO CENTRAL VALLEY CANDIDATES IN THIS POSITION WHICH POST CRUZ BUSTAMANTE HAS BEEN HELD BY MEMBER OF THE LA DELEGATION.

Two judges retiring, leaving seats open - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

Two judges retiring, leaving seats open - Today's Paper > Local News Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search

INTERESTING TIMING, GIVES OTHER ASPIRANTS AN ENTIRE 2 DAYS TO FILE!

FresnoBee.com: Local: Nunes vows to shun earmarks

FresnoBee.com: Local: Nunes vows to shun earmarks

STANCE COULD PUT SOME VALLEY PROJECTS AT RISK

The Modesto Bee | Denham recall backers turn in signatures

The Modesto Bee Denham recall backers turn in signatures

WILL EVENTUAL CHANGE IN PRO-TEMPORE
CHANGE INTENSITY OF PURSUIT OF RECALL?