Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

""The bottom line is trust - vouching that an article is credible and worthy of a reader's time. It all comes down to that.""

""With the age of AI fakes and all the other social media and stuff like that, it's even more important. It's even more unique.""

Rough & Tumble, operated by Jack Kavanagh, is California's longest-running news aggregator, providing unbiased political and policy summaries. Kavanagh's routine involves curating content daily, offering a straightforward presentation without flashy graphics or partisan commentary. His work began as a summary for colleagues and has grown to a global audience. Kavanagh emphasizes the importance of trust in journalism, especially in an era of misinformation and AI-generated content. At 78, he continues to document California's political landscape with integrity and simplicity.

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