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39 years ago today, on July 13, 1985, the Live Aid concert was held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia. One of the most memorable performances was Queen. Check out this video of “Radio Ga Ga”: *** On July 14th, eight years ago in 2016, the Kern CCD ..read more
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Happy Fourth of July California! I hope you enjoyed some time relaxing and celebrating with friends and family as we honored the United States’ 248th birthday. Check out this video from NYC’s fireworks show: ***** A July 4th tidbit – the day that the Caesar Salad was invented? It celebrated its 100th anniversary this year ..read more
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I began my week at the celebration of life for Delaine Eastin. She was a true pioneer for California education, and was the first – and only – female state superintendent. The Westminster Church in Sacramento was packed. Daisy Gonzales opened the program with inspirational comments followed by a series of speakers and singers giving ..read more
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I started my week in DC for a White House AI summit. And of course did my Washington Monument photo ritual… Back in Sacramento, the executive team had a two-day planning meeting, and we also celebrated Deputy Chancellor Daisy Gonzales who is transitioning to lead the California Student Aid Commission: *** It was also a ..read more
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Happy Father’s Day I spent last weekend in Toronto with my daughter. Anthony Bourdain when asked about Toronto said: “It is a city of surprises. The fact that over 50 per cent of the residents of Toronto are not from Canada, that is always a good thing, creatively, and for food especially.” And yes, we enjoyed ..read more
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This week, our nation honored the D-Day at Normandy, which took place 80 years ago on June 6. The stories of veterans who were part of that day…..they are now between the ages of 96 and 107. At a ceremony commemorating the anniversary, French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed the Legion of Honor on 14 U.S ..read more
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I began my week with a Mother’s Day impromptu trip, gift from my daughter, to Hawaii, and the start to Memorial Day weekend. Hibiscus everywhere Check out this 36-sec video of our karaoke Uber driver Miloshi who drove us from the airport singing to Tennessee Whisky An then the best of the trip….. spending time ..read more
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2M ago
Did you know that it was 63 years ago today – May 25, 1961 – that President John F. Kennedy gave his famous speech before Congress that the US “should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth ..read more
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I started my week at Oracle Park, at the Giants-Dodgers game dedicated to California Community Colleges. CCCCO Vice Chancellor for Communications Paul Feist planned this event as part of the ICan campaign. It was so much fun! We had Malia Venegas, San Jose City College student athlete throw the first pitch. Venegas is a 4.0 ..read more
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Kern Trustee Y0vani Jimenez shared this photo of fellow Kern CCD Trustee Kay Meek being honored for her 20 years of service to the district at the California Community College Trustees Conference held in San Diego last weekend. Back home, I was able to enjoy some beautiful blooms: Good morning California.It is May 11, 2024 ..read more