My latest for ⁦CalMatters⁩, on the Trump Adminstration’s theatrical attack on Los Angeles. calmatters.org/commentary/202…

I’ve been slow to post this myself because of travel, but what a treat and an honor to publish this piece in The New York Times, where my life in journalism began a couple years back… And about Jerry Garcia no less. nytimes.com/2025/07/20/opi…

You are arguing about whether Trump is just a jerk or perhaps a pedophile. I’m celebrating in San Francisco with the great Trixie Garcia and imagining a better world. Join us?

Thank you, Scott, for the opportunity to join you today. I so enjoyed talking with you about politics and culture and our shared appreciation for California.

Wishing you well, and eager to hear what’s next for you.

Honored to speak with California political sage ⁦Scott Shafer⁩ about ⁦Jerry Garcia⁩ and what he meant to history (and to the present). kqed.org/news/12051030

I think that quote is from Bill Graham, but the point is well-taken no matter the source. I count myself lucky to be among the millions whose lives were touched by Jerry Garcia

I was covering the murder trial of OJ Simpson, and got the word during a break in the proceeding. Strange days.

I thought you were setting LA free.

Lot hanging on “if this is true.”

Utter crap.

Such a pleasure to speak with Jeff Schechtman and to consider Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead in the context of California history, politics and culture. Great conversation — and much appreciated.

You’re dissing Musk again?

Why in God’s name would Ukraine reward Russia’s invasion by giving up its land? Russia should be punished, not appeased.

Looking forward to this exciting evening with my old friend and colleague — and one of the world’s great readers — ⁦David Ulin⁩. Book Talk! Jim Newton discusses HERE BESIDE THE TIDE, w/ David Ulin! | Chevalier's Books chevaliersbooks.com/event/2025-08-…

“Two old Deadheads go into a bookstore…”

Spent a delightful evening last night at wonderful ⁦Chevalier's Books⁩ with my good friend and esteemed colleague ⁦David Ulin⁩ talking about ⁦Jerry Garcia⁩, ⁦Grateful Dead⁩ and California history and politics. Thank you!

Or ladders. Or night.

I was delighted and flattered to wake up this morning to this piece in Essential California by my old friend and colleague, the essential ⁦Jim Rainey⁩. Thank you, Jim! latimes.com/california/new…

Thank you!