SAN DIEGO (SDJW)— Art Sherman, trainer of California Chrome, was the subject of several stories anticipating the Belmont Stakes held Saturday, June 7, —in which the wonder horse came in fourth. There had been hope that California Chrome could become a Triple Crown winner, having already won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness. Neither the horse, nor his owners, nor his trainers come from the elite of horse racing—accounting perhaps for their tremendous popularity. In a piece by the U-T’s Ed Zieralski, Sherman, 77, commented “Once in a while, there’s a gene that passes through a horse and he’s extra special.” He also said. “I’m very confident in this race. I have a good feeling about how he’ll run They have a lot of new shooters, but hey, Chrome is Chrome; you have to outrun him. You’re not going to do it lollygagging around. He’s going to put a lot of these horses away.”
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The late Daniel Somers, a veteran who wrote an eloquent note explaining the effects of his PTSD before shooting himself in the head, was remembered in a U-T story by Gretel C. Kovach that helped put into context the urgent need to improve care at the Veteran’s Administration hospitals. Somers was one of the veterans who couldn’t get a timely appointment at the VA in Phoenix, where he lived as a civilian. His parents are Dr. Howard and Jean Somers of Coronado.
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Arthur and Jeannie Rivkin are among the honorees at the Promises2Kids annual gala and concert on Monday where Kenny Loggins will be the headline entertainment, according to U-T columnist Diane Bell. The Rivkins were instrumental in building the Polinsky Children’s Center, which is named for Jeannie’s parents.
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In another item in Bell’s column, we learn that challenger Bob Brewer extended a gracious congratulations to the incumbent who beat him in last Tuesday’s election, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis.
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A fifth and as unyet named middle school is being built by the San Dieguito Union High School District. U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (D-San Diego) has suggested that one person whom the district might consider honoring is former trustee Dee Rich.
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The U-T editorial board likes the idea that State Senate President pro tempore Darrell Steinberg is opposed to Gov. Brown’s proposed bullet train. The newspaper editors also like the fact that Brown is opposed to Steinberg’s $1 billion proposal for universal preschool. The editors say their fond hope is that both men will be successful in their opposition.
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Preceding collated by San Diego Jewish World staff