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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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Special interest legislation that belongs in the trash can
May 17, 2016 7:59 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 1,092
When it comes to special interest legislation benefitting a single company, Sen. Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) is moving to the head of the class.
He has introduced... More
May 17, 2016 7:59 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 1,092
When it comes to special interest legislation benefitting a single company, Sen. Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) is moving to the head of the class.
He has introduced... More
Many initiatives are headed for November ballot
Jun 14, 2012 7:38 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 895
Last week's June primary ballot was notable for its paucity of initiativesthere were only two.
One received overwhelming support to change term limits so... More
Jun 14, 2012 7:38 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 895
Last week's June primary ballot was notable for its paucity of initiativesthere were only two.
One received overwhelming support to change term limits so... More
The diversity police up the ante in the UC system
Jul 30, 2019 10:08 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 790
CalMatters Columnist Dan Walters pointed out recently just how whacko the University of California’s policies have gotten.
Walters noted that the University... More
Jul 30, 2019 10:08 am
Comments: 9 | Views: 790
CalMatters Columnist Dan Walters pointed out recently just how whacko the University of California’s policies have gotten.
Walters noted that the University... More
The state water board missed the mark
Feb 21, 2017 9:14 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 612
The state water board has egg—or should I say mud—all over its collective face.
Earlier this month, board members refused to lift the drought restrictions... More
Feb 21, 2017 9:14 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 612
The state water board has egg—or should I say mud—all over its collective face.
Earlier this month, board members refused to lift the drought restrictions... More
Dublin trustees wisely opt for stability
Jul 9, 2019 9:42 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 598
Summer vacation has taken on a new sense of peace for Dublin students, parents, teachers and staff.
They can be relieved that former Dublin High Principal and Interim... More
Jul 9, 2019 9:42 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 598
Summer vacation has taken on a new sense of peace for Dublin students, parents, teachers and staff.
They can be relieved that former Dublin High Principal and Interim... More
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