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Read your local newspaper and help protect the most important 45 words in the US Constitution. CEO & Publisher of Sonoma Media Investments.

Northwest, USA
Joined March 2007
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The fact that @carmax would sell a car with a known and documented issue - and then refuse to repair the issue because of warranty loopholes is just wrong. Speaks volumes about customer care when@GMC, local dealer and CarMax all refuse to stand behind the car they made/sold.
Disappointed doesn’t begin to cover it. My 2021 GMC Yukon was diagnosed with a disconnected sunroof drain tube (no prior work ever done), a leaking sunroof frame, and mold under the carpet as a result. I am a disabled veteran. Despite documented findings, @GMC, @CarMax, MaxCare (serviced by CNA National), and @AlfredMatthews have all declined to help — with the dealership refusing to even submit a goodwill request because I didn’t purchase the vehicle there. Health & safety shouldn’t depend on where a car was bought or which warranty loophole is used.
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To paraphrase FDR: Judge us and our reporters (like @Skinny_Post ) by the enemies we make. I am perfectly comfortable - quite pleased, actually - making enemies of racist, anti-Semitic, bigots.
Antisemites now impersonating me at city council meetings. As E-40 said, "I'm all they heads." Would only add how cool it is that in Elon's hellscape version of this platform, a post like that one draws a pack of commenting bigots. Nazis, you will lose again.
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Nominations are open for the inaugural “Best of Napa,” brought to you by @NorthBayNews , the @NapaChamber and @RedwoodCU ! Share your favorite places to eat, play and stay and look for voting to open in July! bestofnapacounty.com
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A fun read from @NorthBayNews reporter @JenInOz about a Petaluma woman making waves in a traditionally male-dominated seafood industry. Bonus points for a creative URL string.. pressdemocrat.com/article/li…
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With so many areas in Sonoma County prone to flooding and the atmospheric river expected to continue dumping rain through next week, free sandbags are available in a variety of locations including @friedmanshome @GhilottiCC pressdemocrat.com/article/ne…
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“Since the tragedy at Montgomery High School, our entire Sonoma County community — students, teachers, families, administrators and residents — has been hurting, and we’ve been very thoughtful how we’ve covered both the incident and its dramatic aftermath,” @EditorRAG said.
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“California law is very clear about the role journalists play in this state and the access we’re to have in covering events like this walkout. Barring us from campus is not an option.” Now is the time for greater transparency by all school leaders across the county.
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A terrible day at Santa Rosa's Montgomery High yesterday; a student fight leaves one dead, one injured and one in custody. Continuing coverage @NorthBayNews and pressdemocrat.com/
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Apply today for the 2023 Tim Crews Fellowship! Funded in the memory of Tim Crews, longtime journalist, community watchdog & protector of the First Amendment, the fellowship is intended to help strengthen the work & future of Cal Press. Learn more: cal-press.org/tim-crews-fell…
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Congratulations @MurphReports ! Thanks for all you do to help inform our readers.
I work w/amazingly talented + passionate staffers at @NorthBayNews. This month’s #GoldenPeanut winner is @MurphReports, our @CountyofSonoma reporter. In the spirit of @CarterCenter, she always gives her best. Congrats, Emma!
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EricJohnston retweeted
The incredibly talented + hometown star @stephanpastis came by to visit our just-opened @NorthBayNews Newsroom — and, of course, we asked him to bring some @pearlscomic humor to our virgin white board. You’re welcome anytime, Stephan, in our First Amendment Cafe! – at Santa Rosa, CA
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EricJohnston retweeted
one of my favorite sounds ever is the sound of a crisp new newspaper being read over breakfast for an hour or so… The popping out of it, the folding, the scribbling on the crossword… I hope it never goes out of fashion in our digital world. It is too romantic. 🗞️♥️
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Excited to work with @LIONPubs and local journalism startups on this project!
✨ We’re so excited to announce the team of coaches for our @GoogleNewsInit Startups Lab program this fall on Managing Money & Risk! Let's hear it for @EricJohnston @JohnDavidow @Graham_W_Ringo & Ingrid Marielos Marthy!
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Cal Press supports journalism and journalism education throughout CA and our membership would love to hear from you if you are an educator, professional or former intern!
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Translation (for those who don't yet get it): The damage done to this little girl's body by an AR-15 was so severe that the ONLY means to identify her was by her shoes. She wasn't shot - she was destroyed. These weapons should be banned.
Wow, this McConaughey speech
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