I've been fighting a battle in my head whether or not to throw my hands up with a white flag ad surrender to what's going on in America. I realized that's what the extreme Liberals want. They are very patient and the chip away little by little until "normal-minded" people... Continue reading

Speak UP!!!! I am pleased at the wonderful comments I have been recieving. Please keep them coming and spread the word of the site to anybody you know with internet and the ability to produce information about California and how we can make the necessary changes come to fruition. If... Continue reading

***PLEASE READ *** I want to see a copy of the budget from CCPOA. Why can't we see it? We are the ones who pay to even allow there to be a union budget. Where is our money going? We are obviously not paying for good representation. I am now... Continue reading

McGowan Update Bad news. Mike McGowan, Rob’s father, reports he has been moved to FTC Oklahoma City. As you can imagine, the family is devastated. The sentencing judge had recommended placement in California, providing hope the McGowan’s could remain in close contact throughout the ordeal. Thanks to this move, contact... Continue reading

You Know You're from California When . . . * The fastest part of your commute is down your driveway. * You were born somewhere else. * You know how to eat an artichoke. * The primary bugs that you worry about are electronic. * Your car has bullet-proof windows.... Continue reading

How to Tell You're in Southern California * Your co-worker tells you he/she has 8 body piercings...and none are visible. * You make over $250,000 and still can't afford a house. * Your child's 3rd grade teacher has purple hair, a nose ring, and is named Breeze. * You can't... Continue reading

California Governor 2010 Candidates Sunday, August 1, 2010 Six candidates for Governor of California are in the 2010 governor's race until Election Day on November 2nd. Which candidates for California governor are still standing, as of August 2010, to battle it out until the general election over the issues that... Continue reading

Chelene Nightingale (45, Southern California) American Independent Party. Conservative. Former 25-year Republican. Strict constitutionalist. Small businesswoman. Pro-military. Former director of Save Our State. Immigration reformer. Promotes tax cuts, business development, limited government, states' rights, privacy rights. Opposes same sex marriage. Governor Jan Brewer supporter and promoter of Arizona's SB 1070.... Continue reading

Laura Wells (62, Northern California) Green Party. Financial systems developer. Supports tax reform and affordable access to health care for every Californian. Proposes a State Bank for California that partners with local banks and credit unions to invest in California's infrastructure. Promotes green energy and water resources management restructuring. Opposes... Continue reading

Falling Below the Poverty Line By Deborah Reed, research fellow, Public Policy Institute of California This opinion article appeared in the California Journal in the March 2002 issue For people in many parts of the country and the world, California is synonymous with wealth, opportunity - and extremes. When it... Continue reading

This is what he thinks of us. Schwarzenegger: State employees 'not in touch with reality' State employees fared better in the economic crisis than those in the private sector, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told an audience at the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce today. "They say when we do furloughs that... Continue reading

Dan Harris has award winning bbq sauces and good recipes on his sight. He is very talented and creative in the culinary arts. Check him out at www.harrisbbqsauce,blogspot.com Continue reading

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I am completely outraged...In july of 2007 I had an accident at work resulting in a painful surgery and tens of thousands of dollars in lost wages. Today I went to my attorney to sign settlement papers and to my suprise I am getting what's left over from a $5,000... Continue reading

Ok, I'll start this thing off in the toy section until I get all the bugs out of the system. I scored this mini notebook computer I've been using to start this blog for About $225 shipped. It is a factory refurbished (demo model) HP 2133 mini notebook. This little... Continue reading

An open letter from Robert “Mac” McGowan Reprinted from ccpoa.org A Heartfelt Letter from CIM Officer Rob McGowan First and foremost, I want to thank all of you who are sustaining me and my family during this unjust, unthinkable nightmare we are living through. I also would like to thank... Continue reading

***PLEASE READ ***Reblogged from www.pacovilla.com McGowan Family Fund The Mc Gowan Family Robert McGowan is a former California Correctional Officer who worked at the California Institution for Men in Chino. In 2002 he and several other officers were accused of brutality by several gang members. The inmate’s own descriptions of... Continue reading

If this happens with Bank of America, I will be a happy camper. I will look into this because I'm sure it is already going. They Challenged Bank Fees and Won A judge orders restitution over overdraft fees By YVONNE BELTZER and JENNIFER BJORKLUND Updated 4:04 PM PDT, Thu, Aug... Continue reading

How to Retire Comfortably for Under $1,500 a Month Kathleen Peddicord, On Tuesday August 10, 2010, 2:41 pm EDT Jason and Elizabeth Pearce moved from Canada to Belize three years ago. They bought a piece of property on the sea. A year later, they built a house. Today, they live... Continue reading

It is very sad that Californians are filing bankrupcy at record rates. Just a quick thought I had. Michael J. Cristia Continue reading