March 23, 2026
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Thomas B. Elias, Columnist

Even In Hard Times, State Setting National Trends:

Back in the 1970s and ‘80s, when California solidified its position as America’s most populous state, it was common for demographers and trackers of trends to say that “When California catches cold, the rest of […]

Steve Stajich, Columnist

“And Leave The Driving To Us…”:

Years ago, the Greyhound bus people had a jingle that included the slug line, “And leave the driving to us!” They were selling the idea that traveling by bus had the advantage of one getting […]