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6.23.2014

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An Eye-Opening and Mouth-Watering Politics on Tap with Carolyn O’Donnell, Communications Director of the California Strawberry Commission and Dan Flynn, Executive Director of the UC Davis Olive Center Read more »

5.13.2014

Not California But Worth Noting…

Winston Churchill gave his first speech as prime minister on May 13, 1940 — eight months after Britain declared war on Germany. Churchill, 65, had been a politician for more than three decades and become a gifted orator. Even so, the House of Commons’ reaction was tepid. A number of members still supported Churchill’s predecessor, Neville Chamberlain, whose resignation led to Churchill’s selection. Read more »

3.25.2014

Adding New Meaning to March Madness

3.21.2014

Success…

“Success is having people love you that you want to have love you.”

–Warren Buffett Read more »

3.12.2014

Some Suggested Gubernatorial Soundbites:

“In democracy, your vote counts. In feudalism, your count votes.”

“You feel stuck with your debt if you can’t budge it.”

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3.10.2014

Campaign Ad for Controller from Assembly Speaker John Perez

3.04.2014

The Latest in “Real Neel” (Kaskari) Series Read more »

3.04.2014

March 4, 1864: “The Saint of the Pacific Coast” Lays Down His Burdens

That’s what contemporaries call Universalist and Unitarian minister Thomas Starr King, who lies on his San Francisco deathbed, 160 years ago. According to Charles Wendte’s 1921 biography of Starr King, the resonant orator — whose passionate sermons are instrumental in keeping California in the Union during the Civil War — tells his wife, Julia:

“Don’t weep for me. Read more »

2.26.2014

California — 160 Years The “Donor State”

“The important fact that California contributes annually more to the national treasury in proportion to population than any other state in the confederacy certainly entitles her to increased consideration in making disbursements from the national coffers.”

– Gov. John Bigler, January 4, 1854

2.25.2014

On February 25, 160 Years Ago…

As soon as lawmakers deliver him the approved bill, Gov. John Bigler ends California’s five-year game of musical capitals by signing legislation making Sacramento California’s permanent seat of government.

The current capital is Benicia. Previously it’s been Monterey, San Jose, briefly Sacramento and Vallejo. Benicia’s representatives are eager to have Benicia remain the capital. Read more »

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