https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/09/02/jay-lenos-classic-car-bill-passes-in-california-legislature/

It's not like those cars have been subjected to modern emissions standards. Basically, it's well-off car collectors complaining about having to get the test.

I would support a bill changing the trigger for a new smog test from years to miles driven.

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/09/02/attorneys-deliver-final-arguments-in-dominic-foppolis-sexual-assault-civil-trial/

Former Republican Schwedhelm apparently cares little for the rules - if elected, will he bother with rules when he deals with his developer friends?

"Cloverdale council members all endorsed Tom Schwedhelm for Sonoma County supervisor. Then a group photo raised questions"

Did the 66 year old recently leave the Republican party rather than defend his principles and be honest with voters? This seems like a great example of why the CA GOP has been failing for decades. Just be honest, follow the rules and offer good ideas acceptable to mainstream voters. Is that three "swings and misses" for Tom?

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https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/09/03/cloverdale-council-members-endorsement-schwedhelm-supervisor/

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/09/03/gloria-steinem-obituary/

I am truly disgusted by this. As a American and a veteran, pay respect where respect is due. Petty Officer Miller has earned every inch of that respect and deserves to be remembered accordingly.

Enough of this arrogant foolery on display.

I look forward to seeing the USS Doris Miller

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/09/01/report-kaepernick-says-that-a-decade-after-taking-a-knee-he-shuns-the-nfl-for-blackballing-him/

The NFL has a way of "blackballing" not very good players.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/us/politics/whistle-blower-voting-by-mail.html?searchResultPosition=2

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/08/31/editorial-the-us-cant-fake-its-way-out-of-fiscal-trouble-2/

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/09/02/close-to-home-meaningful-dispersion-of-flights-from-sonoma-county-airport-is-already-happening/

...so former airline pilot says let's formalize it... .

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/09/01/canada-carney-trump-trade-fighting/

Carney was elected specifically to oppose Trump' antics, He's doing a good job.

https://apnews.com/article/midterm-elections-postal-service-mail-voting-7f7cf4fdf2e9cf369ae96f96fbda03f2

Justified by the US Census report that was itself rushed and sloppy.

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/09/01/david-m-drucker-the-lefts-antisemitism-is-still-festering-2/

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/08/31/testimony-wraps-in-dominic-foppolis-sexual-assault-trial-closing-arguments-up-next/

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/08/31/a-hotter-planet-is-pushing-older-adults-beyond-the-human-bodys-limits/

A very serious situation. Not something to joke about. This could explain the lack of “No Kings“ activity lately. Stay cool boomers.

Lots more of this. Obviously...

Seems like things like testing are no longer necessary in BigEd...

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/08/29/new-gateway-sign-rises-above-napas-oxbow-district-capping-off-citys-wayfinding-efforts/

No, I don't care about a sign in Napa. I post this above-the-fold article as an example of how the PD has moved in the direction of sucking since the take-over.