Outspoken Trump supporter Scott Adams cheers Maduro arrest
Commentator and cartoonist Scott Adams of “Dilbert” fame took a victory lap from his home in the Pleasanton hills Saturday. His delight in seeing Trump take down Maduro and settle wars around the globe is sadly tempered by his rapidly declining health.
Holiday Fund spotlight: Valley Humane Society is champion for pets
The Champions for Pet Health collaboration exemplifies the good work done year-round by Valley Humane Society, one of 10 Tri-Valley nonprofit beneficiaries of our 2025-26 Holiday Fund.
Tying a bow around 2025 news
“Happy New Year. As 2026 starts, I need to clean up a few items from 2025…”
Blog: Electric Water Heaters Will Soon Be The New Normal
It is increasingly likely that, beginning in 2027, any new water heater you buy will be electric. But there will be exceptions.
Merry Christmas. Celebrate Jesus’ birth today
“Merry Christmas. I hope and pray you have a wonderful day and experience the season’s…
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.
College applications help students develop executive functions
“Executive functions are cognitive skills that are essential for high-level tasks that involve setting goals and carrying them out. Adults and teens use these skills…


