Science Editor for 'San Francisco Chronicle' is Still Making Headlines at 90 - AARP Bulletin

Still Making Headlines at 90

Science editor David Perlman is still making headlines at 90

It’s hard to find a newspaper that hasn’t drastically cut staff these days. But David Perlman, 90, science editor at the San Francisco Chronicle, refuses to slow down or even take a buyout. “Sure, it saddens me to see the demise of the dailies. There are people like me who want to sit down over morning coffee and hold and read a newspaper,” says Perlman, who joined the Chronicle in 1940. “Besides, you can’t carry a desktop [computer] to the bathroom.” Science became his beat in 1957. “With every article I learn something new,” he says. Perlman’s passion for pursuing news hasn’t diminished. He spent two weeks in the Ethiopian desert following fossil hunters. “That was when I was younger … three years ago.” Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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