John T. Reed’s news blog

Went to Ruth’ Chris tonight in Walnut Creek, CA. They have three lavs and three pairs of faucets in men’s room. The water coming out of all the the hot water faucets is ice cold—even if you let it run for a while, even when you go back later..I tried to look underneath to see is the same supply line fed both faucets, but they have a hastily painted piece of plywood that is very much out of character with the elegance of the rest room preventing you from seeing the supply lines. Hard to repair leaks and such with...

When I finish a book, I promptly start to write a new one. I finished my first novel The Unelected President last August. I needed to do some extra work when it first arrived, shipping back orders, sending our review copies, and so on.I also needed to revise my book How to Write, Publish, and Sell Your Own How-To Book which sold out. Because I am now a novelist, the new title of that book will be How to Write, Publish, and Sell Your Own Book.But I fell behind on all that because my brother-in-law died on October 11th of...

I was surprised to see snow on the top of Mount Diablo this morning when I came out of my breakfast restaurant. I live on Mount Diablo, but I cannot see the top from my home. That happens two or three times a winter here.When I was in high school in NJ, I saw a photo taken in LA. It had palm trees in the foreground and snow-capped mountains in the background. I did not understand how the two could co-exist in the same region. I grew up and went to college grad school and the Army on the East...

I think Trump should sue the media when they lie about him or have Justice file legal action in the case of criminal leaks. I know all about the difficulty because of having to prove actual malice and all that.  So what? Do it anyway. It will force them to file an answer and give Trump and/or the Justice Department subpoena power. He/Justice will demand the identity of the unidentified slanderous or criminal. The reporters will make a big show of refusing even though the Constitution that guarantees freedom of the press says nothing about shielding sources. There are some...

I think Trump should sue the media when they lie about him or have Justice file legal action in the case of criminal leaks. I know all about the difficulty because of having to prove actual malice and all that. So what? Do it anyway. It will force them to file an answer and give Trump and/or the Justice Department subpoena power. He/Justice will demand the identity of the unidentified slanderous or criminal. The reporters will make a big show of refusing even though the Constitution that guarantees freedom of the press says nothing about shielding sources. There are some...