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About this blog: I am a native of Alameda County, grew up in Pleasanton and currently live in the house I grew up in that is more than 100 years old. I spent 39 years in the daily newspaper business and wrote a column for more than 25 years in add... (More)
About this blog: I am a native of Alameda County, grew up in Pleasanton and currently live in the house I grew up in that is more than 100 years old. I spent 39 years in the daily newspaper business and wrote a column for more than 25 years in addition to writing editorials for more than 15 years. I have served as a director of many non-profits in the Valley and the broader Bay Area and currently serve as chair of Teen Esteem and on the advisory board of Shepherd?s Gate. I also served as founding chair of Heart for Africa and have travelled to Africa seven times to serve on mission trips. My wife, Betty Gail, has taught at Amador Valley High (from where we both graduated) since 1981. She and I both graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, as did both of my parents and my three siblings. Given that Cal tradition, our daughter went south to the University of Southern California and graduated with a degree in international relations. Since graduation, she has taken three mission trips and will be serving in the Philippines for nine months starting in September. (Hide)
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Two stories of Ukraine
Mar 29, 2022 8:05 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 2,876
Following on Ukraine with good news and bad news.
A month ago, I wrote about a Ukrainian woman who worked for a construction company repairing my home. At the... More
Mar 29, 2022 8:05 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 2,876
Following on Ukraine with good news and bad news.
A month ago, I wrote about a Ukrainian woman who worked for a construction company repairing my home. At the... More
Gamechanging companies are committed to Tri-Valley
Mar 24, 2022 9:39 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,928
Listening to the companies honored at the Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group’s 2022 Gamechangers Awards earlier this month, it’s notable how consistent their... More
Mar 24, 2022 9:39 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,928
Listening to the companies honored at the Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group’s 2022 Gamechangers Awards earlier this month, it’s notable how consistent their... More
The decades-long development saga finally comes to an end
Mar 22, 2022 9:26 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,918
For more than 150 years, the Spotorno family has owned its ranch east of Alisal Street on the Sycamore-Happy Valley loop south of Pleasanton.
The family, under... More
Mar 22, 2022 9:26 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,918
For more than 150 years, the Spotorno family has owned its ranch east of Alisal Street on the Sycamore-Happy Valley loop south of Pleasanton.
The family, under... More
Is Costco finally clear to build in Pleasanton?
Mar 17, 2022 8:59 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 4,315
What’s next for the Costco warehouse store and two hotels planned for Johnson Drive in Pleasanton?
Last week, the court of appeals denied the petition by Matt... More
Mar 17, 2022 8:59 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 4,315
What’s next for the Costco warehouse store and two hotels planned for Johnson Drive in Pleasanton?
Last week, the court of appeals denied the petition by Matt... More
Celebrating the Tri-Valley's game changing companies
Mar 15, 2022 9:28 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,720
The buzz of conversation was huge when business, government and other leaders gathered to celebrate the Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group’s 2022 Gamechanger... More
Mar 15, 2022 9:28 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,720
The buzz of conversation was huge when business, government and other leaders gathered to celebrate the Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group’s 2022 Gamechanger... More
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