Overheard the neighbor seeing off her kid to the school bus. "Have a good day. Remember to be nice." Us adults could use that daily reminder, couldn't we?

Important takeaways from analysis of Americans' views of news: Young adults (ages 18 to 34) are less trusting of the media than those 55 and older. But younger news consumers are more likely to say “the news media is ‘critical’ to democracy.” knightfoundation.org/articles/skept… News Leaders Association

As I get ready to have eye surgery, radiation on my only good eye, Oct. 6, 18-21, thank you so much to those who support me via prayer, phone calls/texts, emails, and financially. I am so grateful. I am blessed. #PrayForStobbe gofundme.com/f/help-greg-st…

CALIFORNIA: Longtime Fresno journalism teacher wins top honor — and big surprises from ex-students fresnobee.com/news/local/edu… | Columbia Scholastic Press Association conferred its Charles O’Malley Award fir Excellence in Teaching on Greg Stobbe in surprise ceremony

Fresno Christian journalism adviser receives surprise national award. Thank you Fresno Bee Kori Michelle James Fresno Christian Believer Joseph Kieta Columbia Scholastic Press Association fresnobee.com/news/local/edu…

The decline in local news will make poorer communities suffer more, and it will exacerbate the divisions in the country, according to this well-argued Poynter piece. #LocalNews #journalism poynter.org/commentary/202…

It’s an honor to host DPMHS Student Media adviser Adriana Chavira as our keynoter Sept. 24. jeanc.org/3457/member-ne…

Did you hear us on NPR? SPLC Executive Director Hadar Harris was on All Things Considered to talk about the censorship at Daniel Pearl High School over listing a non-vaccinated librarian’s name in the school paper. n.pr/3dsOX2b

I was flying to a book reading last week and bought Bonnie Raitt's new album "Just Like That" for the trip. The title song came up and before I knew what hit me I was crying on the plane. #grief #childloss

A couple weeks ago, Central Valley Journalism Collaborative and The Center for Public Integrity gathered Central Valley journalists for the first of many gatherings in a new venture. The Central Valley Journalism Collaborative aims to create sustainability in local news. It's exciting to see what's being built here.

Places to follow from this: Fresnoland Stocktonia News Service Bay City News Service PBS News EdSource SJV Water The Ivanhoe Sol Radio Bilingue KVPR Stockton Record The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

Unfortunately, student journalists are being censored across the country, including California despite its strong free press laws for students & advisers. A former student & I will be among this speakers at this virtual event.

Days before the midterms, Twitter lays off employees who fight misinformation - NBC News apple.news/ASSPFx7pLTQiti…

Twitter layoffs gutted election information teams days before midterms - The Washington Post apple.news/Aiv_V1pH-THyA-…

Congratulations to the Fresno Christian football team for their win!

It’s amazing that people like this on both sides, or who is supposed to represent the American people

In the face of pain, you may know yourself as strength. In the face of loss, you may know yourself as gifted. In the face of death, you may know yourself as alive.

For real. Ryan Clark has been amazing on-air in covering Damar Hamlin for ESPN. It’s an impossible situation for any broadcaster, let alone a former player.

Stunning beauty from #Yosemite, Mark! I love your work. #CaliforniaCA