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Author Archives: Tony Hicks, Bay City News
Tony Hicks covers Contra Costa County news and leads our Library Hub team. He previously worked for Bay Area News Group for 22 years as an award-winning news and feature writer, columnist, and music and film critic. He’s also written for Healthline, Berkeleyside, Diablo magazine, Riff magazine, Bay Area Parent, Parents Press, Oakland magazine, and BAM magazine. He grew up in the East Bay, attended SF State, and was the editor in chief of the Diablo Valley College Inquirer. He’s the father of four daughters and a violent cat.
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Hicks: When it’s time to take the T-bird away — confronting the inevitable for older drivers
Older drivers are usually good drivers – until they aren’t.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Hicks: Why do the Japanese live so long?
Is there something in the water? Did they outlaw TikTok? What’s the secret?
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Hicks: By 2050, 17% of world’s population will be over 65. Policy changes needed now.Â
Two talented columnists tag-team every Friday to tackle the challenges that inform your choices — whether you’re pushing 17 or 70.