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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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Livermore trustees demonstrating wisdom
May 23, 2017 9:33 am
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Congratulations to the Livermore school trustees for not taking the bait and jumping into the immigration battles.
Unlike Pleasanton and Dublin trustees, who heeded... More
May 23, 2017 9:33 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 9
Congratulations to the Livermore school trustees for not taking the bait and jumping into the immigration battles.
Unlike Pleasanton and Dublin trustees, who heeded... More
Media malpractice
May 18, 2017 9:13 am
Comments: 45 | Views: 970
Listening to the radio Monday afternoon and then reading the Tuesday morning East Bay Times, I was struck at just how low the standards of journalism have fallen.
Monday... More
May 18, 2017 9:13 am
Comments: 45 | Views: 970
Listening to the radio Monday afternoon and then reading the Tuesday morning East Bay Times, I was struck at just how low the standards of journalism have fallen.
Monday... More
Fairgrounds racing families face uncertain future
May 16, 2017 8:04 am
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The effects of the state Horse Racing Board’s decision last fall to close the auxiliary training track at the Alameda County Fairgrounds continue to ripple... More
May 16, 2017 8:04 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 508
The effects of the state Horse Racing Board’s decision last fall to close the auxiliary training track at the Alameda County Fairgrounds continue to ripple... More
Dan Hancock led Shapell to build quality neighborhoods
May 11, 2017 8:15 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,012
There are a few people who through their business activities changed the face of the Tri-Valley.
For business parks, there’s Alex Mehran at Bishop Ranch in... More
May 11, 2017 8:15 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,012
There are a few people who through their business activities changed the face of the Tri-Valley.
For business parks, there’s Alex Mehran at Bishop Ranch in... More
City Council makes the right decision for Valley Trails
May 9, 2017 7:45 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 980
It was great to see the City Council unanimously approve Ponderosa Homes’ application to replace the Evangelical Free Church in Valley Trails with homes that... More
May 9, 2017 7:45 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 980
It was great to see the City Council unanimously approve Ponderosa Homes’ application to replace the Evangelical Free Church in Valley Trails with homes that... More
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Media malpractice
By Tim Hunt | 45 comments | 970 views
The Great Divide, and What’s Next?
By Tom Cushing | 11 comments | 408 views
Copying, Stealing, Homage
By John A. Barry | 2 comments | 193 views
2017 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The 2017 Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
