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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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Lessons from a coaching legend
Apr 16, 2013 7:54 am
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When 49er legend and Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott spoke to the DeLaSalle football team banquet a few years back, Coach Bob Ladoucer was all ears.
Lott, as Ladoucer... More
Apr 16, 2013 7:54 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 13,000
When 49er legend and Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott spoke to the DeLaSalle football team banquet a few years back, Coach Bob Ladoucer was all ears.
Lott, as Ladoucer... More
An American hero in a unit of heroes
Apr 11, 2013 8:54 am
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This week I had the privilege of joining the Pleasanton Men's Club to hear Tom Takahashi, 93, talk about his experiences in World War II with the Army's 442 Regimental... More
Apr 11, 2013 8:54 am
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This week I had the privilege of joining the Pleasanton Men's Club to hear Tom Takahashi, 93, talk about his experiences in World War II with the Army's 442 Regimental... More
A powerful assembly
Apr 9, 2013 8:04 am
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I had the opportunity Monday morning to attend the debut of Teen Esteem's assembly that was presented to juniors and seniors at Dougherty Valley High in San Ramon.
Teen... More
Apr 9, 2013 8:04 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 13,391
I had the opportunity Monday morning to attend the debut of Teen Esteem's assembly that was presented to juniors and seniors at Dougherty Valley High in San Ramon.
Teen... More
Surprise, surprise--train backers need more $s
Apr 4, 2013 7:53 am
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Was anyone surprised that the state high-speed rail authority was back seeking more money this week.
The authority announced that it will take another $97 million... More
Apr 4, 2013 7:53 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 12,659
Was anyone surprised that the state high-speed rail authority was back seeking more money this week.
The authority announced that it will take another $97 million... More
Whacky weather year
Apr 2, 2013 7:56 am
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What a whacky weather year for the past five months.
We had near record rainfall in November and Decembergreat for ski resorts and water managers alike.... More
Apr 2, 2013 7:56 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 13,472
What a whacky weather year for the past five months.
We had near record rainfall in November and Decembergreat for ski resorts and water managers alike.... More
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