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.
Historic WWII battleship will pass under the Golden Gate Bridge between 2 and 3 p.m., after a week-long delay by weather from its departure
Historic WWII battleship will pass under the Golden Gate Bridge between 2 and 3 p.m., after a week-long delay by weather from its departure
Historic WWII battleship will pass under the Golden Gate Bridge between 2 and 3 p.m., after a week-long delay by weather from its departure
Did you stock up on your titles? The main library closed for repairs Wednesday night and remains closed through May 31.
Board of Trustees will vote on a final agreement proposal on June 4.
Follow the Los Altos School Board meeting on May 21, 2012.
Click on the links to see our local top runners cross the finish line. Mikko Valimaki was first in his division and placed second in the overall men's category, Bob Anderson and Ben Lipshuetz were third and seventh in their divisions, respectively.
Strangers shared views of the eclipse through their homemade pin-hole projection boxes, filtered glasses, backwards-mounted binoculars, and a good deal of cameraderie, at Foothill College's Observatory.
Kashani makes films through Freestyle Academy, is active in mentoring younger students, volunteers at AbilitiesUnited and a foundation to support disabled youth in Iran.
Strangers shared views of the eclipse through their homemade pin-hole projection boxes, filtered glasses, backwards-mounted binoculars and cameraderie, at Foothill College's Observatory.
Charter schools are increasing in the state and the country, but what county boards of education can and can't do are not well-understood by the public.
Kashani makes films through Freestyle Academy, is active in mentoring younger students, volunteers at AbilitiesUnited and a foundation to support disabled youth in Iran.
Knowledge is Power: Learn more about teen dating violence in this workshop for teens only.
Praised as being a "collaborative innovator" from San Bruno's Crestmoor School, Haven won out over "a large field of candidates."
Will there be Ashton Kutcher sightings? Indie biopic of Steve Jobs' life will shoot the early scenes in his childhood home and garage, where he and Steve Wozniak developed the first Apple computer.
If you're near the coast on Sunday, it might be a good idea to stay put til' sundown in order to catch some of the best views of the solar eclipse.
A D.I.Y. pinhole projector for safe viewing of the eclipse takes just a few minutes, and requires some cardboard, a pin and some foil.
There are safe ways, with a do-it-yourself, 'pinhole projector,' but don't risk serious damage to your eyes Sunday by looking directly at the sun, Foothill College's "Astro-Prof" advises. Or, go to one of the Bay Area's many viewing parties or events.
There are safe ways, with a do-it-yourself, 'pinhole projector,' but don't risk serious damage to your eyes Sunday by looking directly at the sun. Go to one of the Bay Area's many viewing parties or events.
There are safe ways, with a do-it-yourself, 'pinhole projector,' but don't risk serious damage to your eyes Sunday by looking directly at the sun. Go to one of the Bay Area's many viewing parties or events.