A sweet vintage ride winds its way through the downtown, just like so many did on Sept. 15, 2000 — my first day at the San Bernardino Sun. By John Murphy Monday, Sept. 15 is the 25th anniversary of my first day at the San Bernardino Sun. I know this, because my son Kyle wasContinue reading “My first day at The Sun”
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Good-bye, Adrian
More than a decade hence, I gaze at Adrian’s photo and I see a young man who was wise beyond his years. An old soul. Someone even an old guy like me could vent to and he’d listen. Empathetically. No judgments. But you knew that behind that poker face, he was sizing things up and forming his own conclusions. He was just too polite to call anybody on their own shit.
Once a Padre …
Last year my beloved San Francisco 49ers made the big game but lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. This year the Tampa Bay Buccaneers led by quarterback Tom Brady meet the Chiefs. Brady attended my high school, Serra High in San Mateo, so I’ll pull heavily for the Bucs.
New baby, new job
Of becoming a dad, starting a new job and weaving my way through the Route 66 Rendevous in the midst of it.
Cal League confidential
Press box cast of characters made covering Cal League games fun.
Trash-80 memories
The backpack hit the concrete hard and I was not optimistic. Frantic, I pulled the Model 100 out of the bag and shook it. I could hear parts rolling around inside. Not good. But when I turned it on, it lit up! Thank you, sweet Jesus.
Me, Oberjuerge and Warren Zevon
By John Murphy This week I reported that Gary Libby has resigned as baseball coach at Chino High. He will seek a job in the High Desert where he has lived for 31 years. I hadn’t spoken to Libby since he coached at Pacific back when I was at the San Bernardino Sun (2000 toContinue reading “Me, Oberjuerge and Warren Zevon”
Harvey Cohen: A closer look
Every day was Casual Friday for Harvey Cohen, rocking a Hawaiian shirt here. By John Murphy Twenty-four years ago I moved to San Bernardino and bought a house near 40th Avenue. A few blocks away, on Sierra Avenue, was a row of businesses that included a tamale shop, a tattoo parlor, a barbershop and HarveyContinue reading “Harvey Cohen: A closer look”
Remembering Brian
By John Murphy The date was November 17, 2003. The late Brian Goff – my former colleague whose birthday was today – picked me up at my old house in San Bernardino. He was driving an SUV and our destination was Candlestick Park in San Francisco. My 49ers were playing Brian’s Pittsburgh Steelers on MondayContinue reading “Remembering Brian”
The All-County football team from Hell
Back in 2000, then Miller football coach John Tyree (second, from right) was the cantankerous coach of the Rebels who sometimes gave sportswriters an earful, too. Photo courtesy of @IESportsNet By John Murphy Now that the winter prep sports season has ended the lists are coming out. All-area basketball, wrestling, soccer and more. It’s anContinue reading “The All-County football team from Hell”
Main Street Dog 