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.
Need a goal? A series of runs to do good while doing yourself good is on schedule for this summer, beginning on June 23 with the 2013 Summer Scamper benefitting the Packard Children's Hospital.
KMVT-15 is a community television station teaching production and media education to Los Altos, Los Altos Hills Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale and Foster City.
Stay hydrated with water and low-sugar sports drinks, cool down inside public buildings, and be mindful against leaving children and pets in a closed parked car.
As of June 3, the World Health Organization reports 132 cases of Avian flu virus (H7N9), 37 of which have resulted in death.
The president plans to make stops near downtown and in Portola Valley.
The World Health Organization reports 132 cases of Avian flu virus (H7N9), 37 of which have resulted in death, as of June 3.
San Francisco 49er Vernon Davis brings thunderous applause on the catwalk—along the pool
Victim left three sons and a wife who now has beast cancer.
Los Altos Hills residents are among the Silicon Valley supporters of the annual signature event for the organization that has saved 100 percent of the healthy animals it has received.
Man who donated his kidney to her went on to chair the National Kidney Foundation.
Athletic prowess rules, too, at Monta Vista High School on its first ceremony recognizing the signing of the letters of intent binding them to their colleges and their sport next year.
The bills next go the the state Assembly for consideration.
Maddie's Pet Adopton Days at the Palo Alto Animal Shelter allows participating shelters to offer no-cost animal adoptions to qualified families.
Mark Sinks, an Eagle Scout and the son of Cupertino Councilman Rod Sinks, followed a hunch and looked for the missing man, James Norberg, in a stand of bamboo trees in a remote corner of Kennedy Middle School.
A loud 'huzzah,' or a funny story, that's your choice, but let your grad know this date is special.
Classmates at Samuel H.Lawson Middle School were following her progress this week.
Coyote sightings across Los Altos prompt reminders: Bring small pets indoors, police warn.
