A former boss of mine at the Fresno Bee once described a daily newspaper as a snapshot of history. Don't know what he'd call a blog, but in 2008 I've blogged more than 100 times about such things as the vital roles Community Medical Centers plays in people's lives, about political shenanigans at every level of government and about whimsy -- the ...

Readers of my last blog emailed me their wish/needs lists toward infusing personality into downtown Fresno. From Jim Cole: A pro sports team. There are many smaller cities with pro teams. Take Green Bay (pop.100,353). Please. An airport. (FAT does not count.) A theater district. (In fact, I am willing to accept anything of a cultural nature ...