The delta is not an area that most Californians really resonate with, the way they do with the coast or the Sierra. We have a history of not paying attention until it's too late and then trying to restore things that have vanished.

Californians can make up their own minds.

Californians are not happy with the way things are in Sacramento, which bodes well for whichever side is campaigning for change. Given the political environment, I would not want my campaign message to be, 'Let's leave things exactly the way they are,' which is what our opponents' message will to be.

Zinfandel has a broad appeal. It's big and bold and spicy, not unlike us Californians.

There are 26 refineries in the Texas-Gulf Coast area that are potentially in the path of this hurricane.

It's a good place for singles to find fellowship. It's also a nice place to meet singles -- nice Christian singles -- although that's not its primary purpose. Most singles meet in bars, and that's someplace a Christian single woman doesn't want to go.