Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 11:01AM RiponWatch signed off in March 2009, but after numerous requests, I have turned it back on for reference/archive use. All information, articles, links, photos posted over the last 3 years are still available for viewing. Please feel free to look around and take a look at what RiponWatch was all about- Editor & Founder Lisa Suender
Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 10:09AM Ripon's 47th Annual Almond Blossom Festival continues it's final day today Sunday March 1, 2009. The carnival is located at the Mistlin Sports Park on East River Road.
Click here for a map to the Mistlin Sports Park.
AccuWeather.com Ripon Forecast
THE ANNUAL BLOSSOM FESTIVAL & CARNIVAL HOURS ARE:
Sunday, March 1, 2009 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
Purchase advance ticket books at a 50% savings at the Ripon Police Department for $15 at 259 North Wilma Ave(while supplies last). Ticket books can be traded in at the Carnival for an unlimited ride wristband applicable on Friday February 27th(4-7:30pm) and Sunday March 1st(12-7:30pm)only.
Sunday, March 1, 2009 - VFW Pancake Breakfast
from 8:00am to 12:00pm (noon) tickets, $7.00 for adults, children under five (5) are free.
The VFW Hall is located west of town at 12544 West Ripon Road
For more information about other Almond Blossom Festival events, visit the Ripon Chamber of Commerce Website.
Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 08:41PM Wow, here it is, just a few hours remain before RiponWatch officially signs off making this my final post. People have asked why I have chosen to withdraw from daily blogging especially when RiponWatch has continued to grow and expand in content and viewers. Well, back in my career days, my most influential boss always told me " If you are doing the same thing after 2 years, you are doing something wrong". Throughout my entire profit world career, I took that advice to heart and never settled for what most would consider " a good thing ".
I have accomplished everything I set out to do with RiponWatch, and happy to report, never accepted a dime. Oh yes, I had offers, but all were turned down. Yes, articles I have written have been stolen, not properly credited and all those things that often happen when journalists feel they need to compete with bloggers. RiponWatch has always done it's best to give proper credit to both the journalist and their respective website since that is how the various media outlets(newspapers/bloggers) will continue to work together to increase exposure and earn journalistic credit for both parties.
What will I do now? As Vice President of the Friends of the Ripon Memorial Library, I am entering my second and final year of an uncertain library future. Already the library has faced the possibility of closure and could once again be subject to that same fate as the City of Stockton ponders bankruptcy. Since 50% of Ripon's library funding comes directly from Stockton and the other 50% from San Joaquin County, their future is our future too. One thing is for certain, I will have more time to dedicate to my other non-profit in a time when it is needed most.
To all of the RiponWatch supporters, I thank-you and appreciate all of the support you have given me. All the best to you and yours over 2009.
See ya soon!
Lisa Suender Founder & Editor of RiponWatch.com
Friday, February 27, 2009 at 07:44PM Ready to downsize from a large home to a smaller one? The people at Tumbleweed Tiny House Company are ready to help with an array of homes on wheels that are about the size of parking space. With Ikea inspired furnishings, those looking for a simpler life could be content with one of Tumbleweed's basic ammenity homes. For most, it means a mortgage free, eco-friendly lifestyle. Say farewell to your housekeeper or gardener with a 65 square foot home beginning at a price of $36,997. Their largest home topping out at 837 square feet( avg price to build $100 to $200 per sq ft)is their version of a McMansion. Tiny House builder and owner Jay Shafer takes you on a tour of his humble abode in this video. On May 25,2009 Jay will drive a custom built Tiny House from SF to New York during his Coast to Coast Tour. Visit the website for upcoming workshops in a city near you.
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Friday, February 27, 2009 at 05:32PM Source: Office of the Governor Press Release
02/27/2009
Proclaims State of Emergency, Directs Government to Utilize Resources, Help People
To combat California’s third consecutive year of drought, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today proclaimed a state of emergency and ordered immediate action to manage the crisis. In the proclamation, the Governor uses his authority to direct all state government agencies to utilize their resources, implement a state emergency plan and provide assistance for people, communities and businesses impacted by the drought.
“Even with the recent rainfall, California faces its third consecutive year of drought and we must prepare for the worst - a fourth, fifth or even sixth year of drought,” Governor Schwarzenegger said. “Last year we experienced the driest spring and summer on record and storage in the state’s reservoir system is near historic lows. This drought is having a devastating impact on our people, our communities, our economy and our environment - making today’s action absolutely necessary. This is a crisis, just as severe as an earthquake or raging wildfire, and we must treat it with the same urgency by upgrading California’s water infrastructure to ensure a clean and reliable water supply for our growing state.”
The Governor’s order directs various state departments to engage in activity to provide assistance to people and communities impacted by the drought. The proclamation:
