Ten years ago, I met Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee at a Washington D.C. cocktail party at the home of NBC’s Tim Russert. Gushing a bit, I told the legendary editor that as a young reporter in the 1970s — after the Post won a Pulitzer for its Watergate coverage — I aspired to work for hi…
Two national magazines have written about Joan Seppala and the Independent.
In January, The Independent publisher Joan Seppala was presented with a Dr. Martin Luther Ki…
Readers see their own view of The Independent. The paper’s many supporters talk about fair and balanced reporting, and editorials that take a stand, even though it might hurt the paper financially.
When asked to write a piece in commemoration of The Independent’s 50th anniversary I was both flattered and dismayed. It is great to be offered space in this special issue, but how could it be that I am old enough to remember back a half century. Other than John Oliver and Fred Dickey, I see…
Independent photographer Doug Jorgensen has become a familiar sight at local events, from sports to parades to political gatherings. In this photo, a fan, Kerri Hamilton, captured him at work during the Livermore Wine Country Festival. Doug is also involved in many other aspects of the newsp…
Over the years many people worked in production, circulation and other areas to make sure The Independent is delivered each week.
Dana McGaugh was hired as the first editor of The Independent. Subsequent editors have been Pete Winslow, Peter Carey, Andrew McGall, Robert Several and Janet Armantrout.
Last year, associate publisher David Lowell celebrated his 80th birthday.
Lynn Seppala, Joan’s husband, while not working for The Independent played a big part in the fact that the newspaper has existed for 50 years.
For five decades, The Independent has been in the forefront when it comes to supporting policies aimed at preserving the environment in the Tri-Valley.
For the past 50 years, The Independent has covered the environment, the arts, and social issues from the grassroots level, not from the top, looking down.
Gale Marshall, who died in 2011, was a mainstay of The Independent from the beginning.
Annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Pleasanton.
Robert Several was down at the press in Milpitas through the night as The Independent printed its first issue on Sept. 21, 1963.
The arts are an important part of the quality of life for any community. Music, drama, comedy, painting, dance, poetry, etc. -- all have been supported and promoted by The Independent over the last 50 years.
Rita Harper and Annette Burnquist spend the morning crocheting afghans and sweaters. They used to meet at Starbucks, but now stay safely distanced at Kottinger Park in Pleasanton. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
