Managing Editor of the News of Orange County Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, February 7. Edwards shares details on recent stories written about a new venture in a prominent, downtown Hillsborough space, as well as a profile on a bakery that helps young adults get some life experience. Plus: updates on the newspaper’s local scientist series and election coverage.
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