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June 13, 2012 RSS feed / Columns

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Writer’s Roost

Of gasoline service stations and filling stations
Willis Webb
Those of us who’ve been around for more than 50 years understand the distinction between “service” stations and “filling” stations. More...

Olympic Religious Festival and Cultural Influence

A difference between the ancient and modern Olympic Games is the ancient games were played within the context of a religious festival. More...

On the Edge of Common Sense

A day in the life of a city
Baxter Black

A ll in the same day the city newspaper carried stories about crime, predators, instant millionaires, mad hikers and oppressed artists. YOUNG MEN DIE AND KILLERS GO FREE More...

Oil & Gas Editor

Wildfire dangers increase as hot, dry times are approaching Eagle Ford/Brush Country area
Leon Zabava

Well over 1,000 oil-related vehicles, alone, be it 18-wheelers, larger service trucks or pickups, travel through Pleasanton every day. This is in addition to the regular inner-city flow of traffic. More...