Background
Richardson, James David was born on August 7, 1953 in Berkeley, California, United States. Son of David Cutting and Margaret Jean Richardson.
Richardson, James David was born on August 7, 1953 in Berkeley, California, United States. Son of David Cutting and Margaret Jean Richardson.
Bachelor in History and Anthropology, University of California at Los Angeles, 1975; postgraduate, University of California at Los Angeles, 1976; student, Cambridge (England) University, summer 1987; student, California State University, Sacramento, 1992.
Reporter, Riverside (California) Press-Enterprise, 1976-1983; reporter, San Diego Union, 1983-1985; Capitol Bureau chief, Riverside Press-Enterprise, Sacramento, 1985-1988; senior writer State Capitol, The Sacramento Bee, since 1988.
Member vestry Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Sacramento, since 1991, senior warden, 1993. Board directors Samaritan Counseling Centers of Sacramento, 1992. Member Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc., Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Lori Korleski, May20, 1989.