TV columnist

Chuck Barney

Chuck Barney is the TV critic and columnist for the Bay Area News Group. He's still in mourning over the cancellation of "Freaks and Geeks."

Whether they write thrillers, memoirs or sultry vampire fiction, self-published authors across the Bay Area have found gratification -- and dollars -- in their work. Now they're sharing tips and caveats.

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Self-published Bay Area authors take dreams into their own hands

February 21, 2022 at 6:55 p.m.

Whether they write thrillers, memoirs or sultry vampire fiction, self-published authors across the Bay Area have found gratification -- and dollars -- in their work. Now they're sharing tips and...

Bancroft Library's Randal Brandt has a passion project -- one that involves gumshoes, private eyes, hard-boiled dames and first editions of Sam Spade novels.

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Crime pays for curator of UC Berkeley’s California Detective Fiction Collection

November 15, 2021 at 9:27 a.m.

Bancroft Library's Randal Brandt has a passion project -- one that involves gumshoes, private eyes, hard-boiled dames and first editions of Sam Spade novels.

Also, 'NCIS: Los Angeles' kicks off its new season

TV Streaming |
TV this week: ‘The Equalizer’ returns; CNN spotlights ‘Diana’

October 10, 2021 at 7:13 a.m.

Also, 'NCIS: Los Angeles' kicks off its new season

Veteran Channel 5 anchor plans to step down at the end of October

TV Streaming |
KPIX anchor Ken Bastida announces his retirement

October 7, 2021 at 5:15 a.m.

Veteran Channel 5 anchor plans to step down at the end of October

Organization cites Somerville's 'integrity,' plans news conference in support

TV Streaming |
Oakland NAACP calls for Frank Somerville’s reinstatement at KTVU

November 9, 2021 at 3:13 p.m.

Organization cites Somerville's 'integrity,' plans news conference in support

Known for its apple juice and sparkling cider, this family-run Watsonville company is taking a bite out of the juice business.

Restaurants, Food and Drink |
John Martinelli — the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

September 28, 2021 at 9:13 a.m.

Known for its apple juice and sparkling cider, this family-run Watsonville company is taking a bite out of the juice business.

Station management has yet to comment on newsroom conflict

Local News |
Frank Somerville’s KTVU suspension carries an air of mystery

November 9, 2021 at 3:13 p.m.

Station management has yet to comment on newsroom conflict

Apples aren't the only thing wooing visitors to the apple-dotted hills near Placerville and Camino. There are wineries, cider stops and other delights to explore.

Travel |
‘Apple Hill’ provides visitors with a ‘magical connection’ to the land

September 27, 2021 at 5:17 a.m.

Apples aren't the only thing wooing visitors to the apple-dotted hills near Placerville and Camino. There are wineries, cider stops and other delights to explore.

Also, more season premieres: 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Blue Bloods,' 'The Good Doctor' among them

TV Streaming |
TV this week: Tony Awards celebrate the return of Broadway

September 27, 2021 at 5:21 a.m.

Also, more season premieres: 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Blue Bloods,' 'The Good Doctor' among them

Station suspends Somerville after a disagreement over coverage of the Gabby Petito homicide case, according to sources.

TV Streaming |
KTVU again removes Frank Somerville from the air

November 9, 2021 at 3:13 p.m.

Station suspends Somerville after a disagreement over coverage of the Gabby Petito homicide case, according to sources.

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