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sacramento connect NPR.orgOur local partisan political bloggers (Russ Steele and George Rebane) are almost giddy, because Congressman Tom McClintock visited George’s home for a gathering of like-minded conservative people. The discussion was predictible: criticizing Obama and his policies. It got me thinking again whether Congressman McClintock will adequately represent our district. On the plus side, Tom is [...]
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I took some heat when I said last month that the Web site NC Voices is the best aggregation site, or local portal, for news and information. Some people tried to make it a political issue or get personal. No, NC Voices is not about politics. It’s about building a comprehensive, grassroots, aggregation site with, [...]
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A friend on Facebook reminded me of this 2005 commencement speech by Steve Jobs at Stanford. This blog has shared thoughts about Jobs, whom I’ve encountered over the years. I am glad that the Apple co-founder and chairman is still around, with his liver transplant. Leaders and innovators always draw controversy, but there just aren’t [...]
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The custom of free public concerts dates back to the gold-rush era, and the Nevada County Concert Band carries on the tradition in style. The concerts are a highlight of what makes our county so unique and livable. Today’s concert starts at 5 p.m. in Pioneer Park. I’m excited to hear “Bugler’s Holiday” by Leroy [...]
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The local media is reporting as “breaking news” on Sunday afternoon that Rey Johnson resigned from the Grass Valley planning commission. He stepped down on June 11. Today is June 28. You read about it here first — on June 11. There’s got to be some more accountability in keeping the community informed.
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The San Francisco Chronicle has a good wrap-up of how the state’s budget mess unfolded in Sunday’s paper. The article is here. Among the issues cited: •Partisanship and gerrymandered legislative districts •Term limits •Ballot-box budgeting from “initiative-loving” Californians •Prop. 13 that shifted tax reliance to more volatile sources, such as sales tax •Two-thirds majority rule [...]
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The Union’s staff keeps getting smaller: No announcements but just check the masthead, which lists staff members. The latest names to disappear are the department head for circulation — a big role — as well as a longtime department bookkeeper. A guy in information services also is gone. I do see one new name as [...]
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The county stands to lose $4 million earmarked for local road repairs because of the state’s budget cuts, according to the county’s Friday memo. “This large reduction in discretionary revenue leaves us in a position where we will not possess enough revenue to deliver our maintenance and capital programs as planned this summer,” Public Works [...]
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The quick distribution of “unfiltered” amateur video continues to change how we get news and information. Audio, such as the release of 911 tapes, is now readily available too. A dozen people riding a Starline Tours bus saw the parademic vehicle with Michael Jackson inside going to the hospital. “This is Michael Jackson’s estate, everyone,” [...]
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It had to happen: An Apple iPhone app called “Hottest Girls” was introduced. Then it was quickly removed. “Apple will not distributed applications that contain inappropriate content, such as pornography,” the computer maker said in a statement. “The application is no longer available on the App Store.” But here’s a glimpse into the future: The [...]
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