I've been in journalism since 1980, when I participated in the Maynard Institute's Summer Program for Minority Journalists.
I've been a reporter for the Hartford Courant in Connecticut and the San Francisco Chronicle.
During a 12-year career at the San Jose Mercury News, I was an editor supervising reporters in community news, weekend breaking news and business. I had a column through which I wrote about local events, the travails of ordinary people fighting City Hall, and the intersection of race, culture and public policy.
Since leaving the Mercury News, I've worked on the Chauncey Bailey Project, the Center for Integration and Improvement of Journalism and done research Hewlett Foundation projects.
In the old days, once I told people my name, I'd have to quickly add— "No relation to Connie." But no one knows who she is, anymore. My
Beliefs: Always say "Please" and "Thank you." It goes a long way toward making life more civil. Play nicely. Stand your ground if you believe you're right. Admit when you're wrong.
Politics: I believe in sanity, and in public officials striving to do the right thing for the greater good. I vote in each and every election, and have, at different times in my life, been registered as a Democrat, Independent and Republican.
Religion: My mother raised me at the Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church. It's the closest thing to "my" church, even if I don't attend.
A one-car crash in Burlingame causes a chain reaction, as a party bus and two other vehicles collide, sending several others to area hospitals early Sunday morning.
The park's 'Military Days, a Tribute to Our Heroes' event takes place May 25 -27.
The park's 'Military Days, a Tribute to Our Heroes' event takes place May 25 -27.
Members of the public benefit from spring community salon run by Monta Vista High Technology Student Association.
Redwood Meadows Ranch homeowners sought out the Los Altos land trust to protect old growth redwoods and the headwaters of Mill Creek.
The local access television station, Channel 15, gave the public a look at its new capability, thanks to the cities of Cupertino and Los Altos, and volunteers.
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills.
Summer learning is essential to students’ K-12 success and stopping summer learning loss.
The San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Architects and PG&E awarded the citation, recognizing the sharp reductions in energy attained by design of the new building. A LEED-certified Platinum rating is on track.
