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Eva Rutland at West Sacramento Library
Posted 2/8/2010 @ 9:49 AM :: 0 Comments |
Note -- I have not read the latest book but did a review on Eva's earlier book. I hope to make this.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Beth Gabor, Public Information Officer
February 8, 2010 (530) 666-8042 [w] ▪ (530) 219-8464 [c]
Eva and Ginger Rutland to Speak at West Sacramento Library Feb. 28
(Woodland, CA) – As part of the Yolo County Library Local Author Series, author and Sacramento legend, Eva Rutland, and her daughter, award winning journalist and writer, Ginger Rutland, will be speakers at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library, a Yolo County Library branch, at 1212 Merkley Avenue in West Sacramento on February 28, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Eva Rutland is an award-winning author of over 20 novels, including her most recent release No Crystal Stair. At 90 years young, Ms. Rutland continues to entertain, inspire and educate audiences around the country. Her written works include fiction, romance and non-fiction, in addition to a fascinating memoir of life in the Sacramento area during the 1950s and 60s as the mother of a young African-American family.
Ginger Rutland, a former television journalist, award winning documentary writer and current associate editor with the Sacramento Bee, is also well-known for her thought-providing commentary and interviews on Capitol Public Radio.
This program is sponsored by the Yolo County Library, Arthur F. Turner Community Library and the West Sacramento Friends of the Library.
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Impressive
Posted 2/7/2010 @ 4:02 PM :: 0 Comments |
When I went to the Chamber of Commerce Crab Feed last week I had cash on me but only 20s. Cynthia, who works at the Chamber did not have any 10s so I told her to just get the 10 tome when she had a chance.
After listening to Josh Hilliard MC the event I tried to block the whole evening from my mind -- thus forgetting about the 10 bucks.
Well -- in my mail pile today was an envelope with my 10 bucks and a note from Cynthia. Very cool. That is excellent service. Love it.
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Dan Walters is right
Posted 2/7/2010 @ 1:34 PM :: 0 Comments |
I like Dan Walters. Always have....
His column today (Super Bowl Sunday) is exactly right. Read it here.
Sports is something very important to me. I like football (College and Pro). People think I listen to political talk radio as I drive around -- but I really listen to 1140 or sports talk most all the time. I would bet I have not heard 10 minutes of Rush Limbaugh in the last five years.
As much as I love sports it is not something I feel tax dollars should be dedicated to. Sports is something that individuals should choose to pay for or not.
If people want to watch female rodeo... great the market will respond. If people want to watch golf (I will not) then the market will respond. Keep government out of it.
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Don't bother
Posted 2/7/2010 @ 12:53 PM :: 1 Comments |
The Woodland City Council is facing some tough choices. These are choices just like the Board of Supervisors is making. The consequences are significant.
When I opened my newspaper this morning after church I was surprised to see that a meeting is being held tomorrow regarding a possible sales tax increase. You can read the article here.
I am sure Skip, Art, Bill, and maybe Martie would call me at some point on this. Further, I have not looked closely at the City of Woodland budget for a number of years. That all being said I can't imagine how it is that I would support further raising the sales tax in Woodland.
These measures take a lot of work. They also take the right set of circumstances within the economic conditions of the day. Those conditions do not exist at this time.
If the City of Woodland chooses to go down this road then the City Council had better be prepared to work very hard to see this happen. Even then I don't see it passing and I am not even convinced it is a good idea.
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Budget Madness
Posted 2/6/2010 @ 3:48 PM :: 0 Comments |
The County Budget this year is going to be ugly. Really ugly.
I just got done reading the proposals from Department heads for our meetings on Thursday and Friday.
The Human Resources Director and General Services Director have actually proposed eliminating their positions. This is something that I have never seen before.
Last year I knew that we would not be at rock bottom this year. I knew this year would still be worse. It is my belief that next year will be the bottom of the downturn but that we will not come out of it for a while. We will then stay flat.
The proposed budget numbers and reduction in services are dramatic.
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Recall...where do I sign?
Posted 2/4/2010 @ 10:43 PM :: 0 Comments |
People are talking about recalling Art Pimentel. Seems like a fine idea. Where do I sign?
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Good Bye McLovin'
Posted 2/4/2010 @ 7:41 PM :: 0 Comments |
I am sorry to see Politiclast shutting down. This guy really can be funny.
It seems my Turkish friends took it a little too far. Bummer.
See message from Allen.
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Not the job for me.... I hate helicopters
Posted 2/4/2010 @ 5:44 PM :: 0 Comments |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tzga6qAaBA&feature=related
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Paperless
Posted 2/3/2010 @ 6:20 PM :: 1 Comments |
Hey -- check this out. District Attorney Reisig sent this over to me.
Eaton County Michigan has done something governments need to do all over.
See the link here.
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Reform
Posted 2/2/2010 @ 7:26 PM :: 0 Comments |
Somehow I got appointed as the Vice-Chair of a Committee in CSAC that is going to deal with all the Reform efforts in California. This should be interesting. Governance does interest me.
They even have a Reform Watch website.
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Yamada Forum
Posted 2/2/2010 @ 7:22 PM :: 0 Comments |
ASSEMBLYMEMBER MARIKO YAMADA INVITES YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FREE EVENTS
Veterans Forum
As a member of the Assembly Veterans Affairs Committee, Assemblymember Yamada is proud to offer this informational forum for veterans who would like to learn about and apply for state and federal benefits they have earned through their military service.
Topics to be covered include: Disability benefits, including the addition of new Agent Orange-related diseases; survivors' benefits; vocational training, rehabilitation and job search assistance; eligibility for Sacramento Valley National Cemetery; home mortgage assistance; and accessing VA health services. Caseworkers will be present to assist with veterans services applications.
Please bring your DD214 if available.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Building
549 Merchant Street
Vacaville, CA 95688
To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Assemblymember Yamada's District Office at (707) 455-8025 or go to www.assembly.ca.gov/yamada.
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Bobby Harris
Posted 1/31/2010 @ 1:31 PM :: 6 Comments |
I like Bobby Harris. I admire him for his determination and certainly respect his speaking ability. He is the best public speaker from Woodland I have seen........but that talent pool is not that deep with Xavier Tafoya and Art Pimentel in the mix.
Bobby is also one of the few people to actually attend meetings like 2x2s that I wish more people would attend sometimes. We share some Libertarian beliefs.
That being said we have several disagreements on the proper role of government.
The front page of the Democrat has an article today indicating that Bobby announced his candidacy for office during a public meeting. That is not right at all. Public comment is not an appropriate time to make political announcements. Not at all.
I don't see how Bobby is able to beat Davies or Marble in June. Skip is probably the most popular elected official in Woodland by a mile and Bill is up there too.
At this point however, I am not aware of anyone else running for City Council other than Bill, Skip, and Bobby.
The only thing I know for sure is that the debates will be worth watching although the outcome isn't really in doubt.
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Cioppino Dinner -- Good stuff
Posted 1/31/2010 @ 12:37 PM :: 0 Comments |
The Cabrillo Civic Club #26 is holding a Scholarship Dinner on February 27th at the Holy Rosary Parish Hall. No-host bat at 6pm. Dinner at 7pm.
Cioppino is good stuff.
Tickets at $30. If you want more information please call Arlene Amaral at (530) 908-8019.
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Tough Choices
Posted 1/30/2010 @ 2:20 PM :: 0 Comments |
I want a smaller more efficient government. Smaller is a big part of that. That means fewer people, lower taxes, and a lower level of service than what is currently provided.
This is all true.
That did not make it any easier on Tuesday to lay-off more than 40 people. That is 40 families that now do not have a check coming in and 40 families that face a great deal of uncertainty.
I voted in favor of the reductions and would do it again. It was the right thing to do -- but was not easy. There is no other way to balance the budget.
Here is the really tough thing. It is going happen again in a few months. Yolo County government has lost quite a few employees in the last two years and will probably lose quite a few more before the summer is over.
These are tough times in local government in California. Very tough.
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Life or Death?
Posted 1/26/2010 @ 8:14 AM :: 0 Comments |
Last night I got a call from a Yolo County resident.
Caller --- I need to speak to you in person about a life or death matter.
Me --- Ok. Where do you want to meet? You can come to my house. I can come to yours, Whatever.
Caller -- I can't make it right now.
Me -- Ok. If you need time then meet me at the county office at 0630 tomorrow. I have a meeting at 0700. We can meet prior to that.
Caller -- Oh. That is too early. I cant make it.
Me -- (realizing this is now far from life or death). How about Friday afternoon?
Caller -- Sorry. I am going to be out of town.
Me -- How about the next week?
Caller -- I am really busy.
Me -- Ok. How about the next week?
Caller -- Well, let me check on a few things and get back to you.
Me -- Can you give me a hint on what you want to talk about?
Caller -- It can wait until we meet in person. I will let you know then. Talk to you later.
Me -- Good night.
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