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.