Jim Sweeney

Trinity Audioplayer ready... On Oct. 21, 1991, I walked into The Press Democrat newsroom, my first day at a new job. My previous gig was Sacramento bureau chief for the Los Angeles Daily News, and I planned to stay here a couple years and then look for wo... See more

Trinity Audioplayer ready... Yes on B: Avoid the commute, take in the scenery Editor: A yes vote on Measure B is vital. As a senior and cancer survivor who no longer drives, I rely on SMART as a lifesaver for staying connected to the North Bay I love. My ... See more

Trinity Audioplayer ready... I am the parent of a 43-year-old son who is legally blind and has cerebral palsy, and I live every day with both gratitude and worry. I am profoundly grateful for Becoming Independent, a nonprofit organization supporting the f... See more

Your webmaster has never met a Denise, or a Denyse, for that matter, who was unattractive. At the same time, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn’s Denyse Wharf, or its remains, are not much to look at. The wharf, however, is a lost treasure of the colonial past and a Rev... See more

Trinity Audioplayer ready... Less than three months ago we published “The Trillion Dollar War Machine,” which chronicles and laments the enormous amount of money the U.S. was set to spend on “defense” this year – money that enriches special interests but ... See more