I think it’s a safe bet that Sacramento City Councilwoman Katie Valenzuela would rather be remembered than recalled.
Thanks but No Tank: Katie Valenzuela Is Taking No Prisoners
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The Dilbert Dilemma: No More Mister Not-Nice Guy
I hate to kick a multi-millionaire when he’s down but a number of you have emailed or texted wondering why I haven’t commented on the Scott Adams/Dilbert flap.
Mutual Housing Leader Roberto Jiménez “Can Smell Talent”
Lunching with Roberto Jiménez recently, I wonder aloud how a guy who majored in comparative literature at the University of Oregon—which I imagine does deep dives into the difference between “Beowulf” and “Canterbury Tales,” for example—ended up as the CEO of Mutual Housing California.
A New Novel by an Ol’ Pal, “Katya” Is Worth a Read
While Kathryn Mattingly’s new novel “Katya” has a soupçon of suspense, a rasher of romance and a sliver of the supernatural, what it has in abundance is charm.
Maggie Rose McGurk: Riding to Your Rescue for Valentine’s Day
It’s evident that Maggie Rose McGurk—who’s recently turned her multi-talented artistry to designing a series of one-of-a-kind Valentine heart-shaped jewelry—never received that memo as a young woman advising her to not spread herself too thin.
My New Goal: Become an Influencer
I’ve decided to become a professional influencer. The pay may not be much but thanks to social media’s 24-7 useless-news cycle, the hours seem pretty flexible.
Every Tom, Dick and Prince Harry
“What do you think of Prince Harry and his book?” a number of readers have asked me. Remember, three is a legitimate number.
Are Bicycles Safe on City Streets? Ask A Spokes-Man
Question: Which of these two groups poses a greater threat to your safety on city streets?
Want the Perfect Literary Cocktail? Here’s Looking at You, Winston
With apologies to Descartes, if Winston Churchill had a personal mantra it might have been “I drink. Therefore I am.”
Shari Roeseler Is Providing Sharp-Focused Leadership at the Society for the Blind
Shari Roeseler has exactly what her job requires as the executive director of the Society for the Blind: vision.
