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.
Oct. 22 is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 General Election. Online or in person, the deadline is midnight Monday. Use the online tool here to check if you are already registered.
Oct. 22 is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 General Election. Online or in person, the deadline is midnight Monday. Use the online tool here to check if you are already registered.
The San Mateo-Hayward Bridge will close entirely for this weekend and next for seismic work, beginning at 10 p.m. Friday.
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District votes "to keep the Cube" on Mt. Umunhum, and give staff and supporters five years build partnerships to raise money.
A schedule of events and some basic tips are provided here. Go out and enjoy!
Whether you were at Moffett Field (as we and a fellow Los Altan were) or on an overpass in Sunnyvale, on top of a parking garage at work, or sailing on the bay, Space Shuttle Endeavour was almost better than advertised.
The Monday sentencing of Rajiv Goel, arrested in 2009 in the Galleon Group hedge fund case, was the coda of one of the biggest insider trading probes in history. Goel became a critical witness for the prosecution, expressing his shame for his role.
Whether you were at Moffett Field (as we were) or on an overpass in Sunnyvale, on top of a parking garage at work, or sailing on the bay, Space Shuttle Endeavour was almost better than advertised.
Keep an eye out anytime between 8:30-10:30 a.m. on the Peninsula! Share your photos here by uploading them to this article.
Share your photos of, and thoughts about Space Shuttle Endeavour's farewell tour here, where Patch has published essential links and information, on this historic morning.
Share your photos of, and thoughts about Space Shuttle Endeavour's farewell tour here, where Patch has published essential links and information, on this historic morning.
Share your photos of, and thoughts about Space Shuttle Endeavour's farewell tour here, where Patch has published essential links and information, on this historic morning.
Share your photos of, and thoughts about Space Shuttle Endeavour's farewell tour here, where Patch has published essential links and information, on this historic morning.
Share your photos of, and thoughts about Space Shuttle Endeavour's farewell tour here, where Patch has published essential links and information, on this historic morning.
Head toward the San Francisco Bay or high up. Keep an eye out anytime between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Daytrippers to Monterey Bay Aquarium, look up.
Break out the pajama party wear for the farewell flyover. It's a Bay Area happening.
Break out the pajama party wear for the farewell flyover. It's a Bay Area happening.
Break out the pajama party-wear for the farewell flyover. It's a Bay Area happening.
Update: Friday's farewell flight over the Bay Area will be delayed by an one hour and is now scheduled for about 9:30 a.m., NASA officials announced Thursday night.
Update: Friday's farewell flight over the Bay Area will be delayed by an one hour and is now scheduled for about 9:30 a.m., NASA officials announced Thursday night.