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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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Congrats for a leadership job done well
Mar 7, 2019 8:35 am
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Here’s saluting Susan Houghton as she steps down as president and founder of Sunflower Hill.
In just seven years, the organization has two communities for individuals... More
Mar 7, 2019 8:35 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 1,084
Here’s saluting Susan Houghton as she steps down as president and founder of Sunflower Hill.
In just seven years, the organization has two communities for individuals... More
Replacement plans for Sears should enhance Stoneridge offerings
Mar 5, 2019 8:20 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 1,855
When it comes to making lemonade when seemingly handed lemons, the Simon Property Group certainly doing that at Stoneridge mall.
When Sears went bankrupt and... More
Mar 5, 2019 8:20 am
Comments: 3 | Views: 1,855
When it comes to making lemonade when seemingly handed lemons, the Simon Property Group certainly doing that at Stoneridge mall.
When Sears went bankrupt and... More
Turning an active 95 requires many birthday parties
Feb 27, 2019 11:45 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 1,285
Dan Ashton was feeling a bit “birthdayed out” on Monday afternoon.
He’d officially celebrated his 95th birthday on Saturday in Pleasanton, but... More
Feb 27, 2019 11:45 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 1,285
Dan Ashton was feeling a bit “birthdayed out” on Monday afternoon.
He’d officially celebrated his 95th birthday on Saturday in Pleasanton, but... More
What you missed in media coverage of the Oakland teachers' strike
Feb 26, 2019 9:41 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 1,291
Looking at the East Bay Times’ coverage of the Oakland teachers strike, I am amazed at the lack of depth.
The first two days, the main story on the front page... More
Feb 26, 2019 9:41 am
Comments: 7 | Views: 1,291
Looking at the East Bay Times’ coverage of the Oakland teachers strike, I am amazed at the lack of depth.
The first two days, the main story on the front page... More
Confusion surrounds high-speed rail project
Feb 21, 2019 8:44 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 1,768
If you’re confused about the status of California’s absurd high-speed rail project, you’re probably not alone.
In his State of the State speech last week,... More
Feb 21, 2019 8:44 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 1,768
If you’re confused about the status of California’s absurd high-speed rail project, you’re probably not alone.
In his State of the State speech last week,... More
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