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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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Can the governor hold the line on spending?
Jan 23, 2014 8:19 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 399
Gov. Jerry Brown delivered a State of the State address Wednesday that was full of optimism and accomplishments.
Some of it rang true—the non-partisan Legislative... More
Jan 23, 2014 8:19 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 399
Gov. Jerry Brown delivered a State of the State address Wednesday that was full of optimism and accomplishments.
Some of it rang true—the non-partisan Legislative... More
What is truly important in life
Jan 21, 2014 9:33 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 415
I have attended services or been otherwise involved (writing obituaries) for three community leaders who passed on in recent months; former Pleasanton Mayor Ken... More
Jan 21, 2014 9:33 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 415
I have attended services or been otherwise involved (writing obituaries) for three community leaders who passed on in recent months; former Pleasanton Mayor Ken... More
Recollections of a leader and a friend
Jan 16, 2014 9:07 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,098
During my years in the newspaper industry, I dealt with many politicians and other leaders. With some, I built lasting relationships. Ken Mercer was one of those... More
Jan 16, 2014 9:07 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,098
During my years in the newspaper industry, I dealt with many politicians and other leaders. With some, I built lasting relationships. Ken Mercer was one of those... More
Former Mayor Ken Mercer dies at 71
Jan 14, 2014 10:52 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 1,644
Kenneth R. Mercer, Pleasanton's first directly elected mayor, died early this morning at ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton. He was 71.
Mercer served on the... More
Jan 14, 2014 10:52 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 1,644
Kenneth R. Mercer, Pleasanton's first directly elected mayor, died early this morning at ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton. He was 71.
Mercer served on the... More
George Miller's retirement shakes up East Bay political picture
Jan 14, 2014 8:03 am
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Politics in Contra Costa County took an interesting twist this week when long-time Congressman George Miller announced he would not seek a 21st term. Elected... More
Jan 14, 2014 8:03 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 200
Politics in Contra Costa County took an interesting twist this week when long-time Congressman George Miller announced he would not seek a 21st term. Elected... More
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Happy birthday Pleasanton Weekly!
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71 is the new 70
By Roz Rogoff | 9 comments | 463 views
What is truly important in life
By Tim Hunt | 2 comments | 415 views
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