Merry Christmas. Celebrate Jesus’ birth today
“Merry Christmas. I hope and pray you have a wonderful day and experience the season’s joy.”
Letters: On PUSD budget cuts | Great column on coach | Help save a life | District must address achievement gaps
“I recognize that given the current state of PUSD’s budget, cuts are required. To callously state that an 11% pay reduction does not affect ‘staff’, however, is apathetic and exemplifies poor leadership.”
Grab bag to end it: Looking back at 2025 and ahead to 2026
With too much going on this past week, I find myself without a solid, singular subject for my final column in print of 2025. Grab bag it is!
Hoover fellow evaluates state capital projects — ugly
Taking his annual look at California governance, Lee Ohanian, a Hoover Fellow at Stanford and UCLA economist, pulls no punches. It was ugly.
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Publisher’s Note: In the age of AI, there’s no substitute for fact-based reporting by humans
“As evidenced by our reader’s story, misuse of AI is already happening. Our community needs…
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Verace Gelato and Café for year-round treats
For a holiday treat or dessert, Santa, family or friends may like vanilla or candy cane Verace gelato custom made in Italy and flown to…
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The Bourbon Pear curates a fruitful menu
The Bourbon Pear in Livermore brings a juicy selection of comfort food and updated classics plus pear creations.
