TIM HUNT The Pleasanton connection to Scottish golf One of the more unusual golf stories I know features two Pleasanton residents who built and own a golf course in Scotland.
Art Dunkley and Jim Tong went into a partnership w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Feb 21, 2013 at 8:04 am
TIM HUNT Drone debates Drones have been in the headlines, both in Alameda County and nationally.
The contrast is striking.
One on hand, we have civil libertarians and others worried about the Al... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Feb 19, 2013 at 7:17 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 19, 2013 at 9:27 am.
TIM HUNT Tips for a balanced life John Townsend, a business consultant, leadership coach and psychologist, was in the Bay Area yesterday to keynote the San Francisco Prayer Breakfast as well as speak at the Sa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Feb 14, 2013 at 7:47 am
TIM HUNT A strong field in the special council election Pleasanton residents will have four choices for one City Council seat when they receive their mail-in ballots for the May 7 special election to fill the final two years of May... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Feb 12, 2013 at 7:44 am
TIM HUNT The lab's giant laser misses key deadline The world’s most powerful laser, the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Lab, failed to meet the goal of ignition that was due by Sept. 30, 2012 (the end... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Feb 7, 2013 at 8:29 am
TIM HUNT Boy Scouts expected to reverse their stand Perhaps it should not have been a surprise, but it was to me when the Boy Scouts of America announced the organization was prepared to reverse its position on homosexuals as S... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Feb 5, 2013 at 8:18 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 7, 2013 at 3:11 pm.
TIM HUNT Check report cards carefully Non-governmental agencies love to issue report cards—they are an easy way to attract media attention and well as apply some heat or give praise to elected officials.
So it ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jan 30, 2013 at 8:24 pm
TIM HUNT Efficiency at the DMV? As a frequent critic of government, I must confess I had a remarkable experience at the Dept. of Motor Vehicles in Pleasanton last week.
After being auto-renewed for my driv... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jan 29, 2013 at 7:48 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 29, 2013 at 12:55 pm.
TIM HUNT Setting the stage for 2014 Election Day is nearly two years away, but local elected officials already are setting place plans for 2014.
Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan, now serving in the 16th district, ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jan 24, 2013 at 7:45 am
TIM HUNT Tight, tight real estate market If you are in search of a home in Pleasanton or, better yet, want to sell and move elsewhere, now is the time.
I got a call from Bob Cilk, a real estate friend last week, to... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jan 22, 2013 at 8:07 am
TIM HUNT Major change due to higher education With the costs of higher education soaring faster than health insurance costs, look for disruptive changes across the higher education establishment.
Many will be driven by ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jan 17, 2013 at 8:36 am There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 18, 2013 at 1:24 pm.
TIM HUNT Slow down the rush Vice-President Joe Biden has submitted his task force’s recommendations for reducing gun violence to President Obama with a public release expected later in the week.
What’s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jan 15, 2013 at 8:11 am There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 20, 2013 at 7:00 am.
TIM HUNT Rewriting the tests State schools chief Tom Torlakson is calling for a complete revision of the state’s standardized testing system.
On its face, moving from multiple choice questions, to essa... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jan 10, 2013 at 7:52 am There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 12, 2013 at 3:41 pm.
TIM HUNT Mountain lion alert Wildlife alert—Castlewood Property Owners told its members last Friday that a mountain lion was spotted strolling across the golf course between Castlewood Drive and Greens La... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jan 8, 2013 at 7:48 am
TIM HUNT Remember your bags As you head out for market today, be sure to bring your reusable bag so you won’t get dinged for a dime for the bag to tote your groceries home.
That’s the privilege that ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jan 3, 2013 at 7:10 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 7, 2013 at 9:24 am.
TIM HUNT Happy New Year May 2013 be a healthy, prosperous and fulfilling year for each of you.
Looking ahead for some decisions/actions of note:
• The Pleasanton City Council seated last month wil... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Dec 31, 2012 at 5:40 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 3, 2013 at 9:19 am.
TIM HUNT Legal challenge expected One legal fracas looming in the New Year is the legal action expected to be filed by Chris Gray, former chief of staff of Supervisor Scott Haggerty.
Haggerty fired Gray in J... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Dec 27, 2012 at 7:39 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 30, 2012 at 3:25 pm.
TIM HUNT Merry Christmas My Christmas wish is for you to enjoy your family and friends and experience the true joy of the season. READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Dec 25, 2012 at 8:39 am
TIM HUNT Crunching election numbers As fall finishes today and winter dawns, there are some interesting numbers looking back to the November general election.
For instance, consider the countywide vote to doub... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Dec 20, 2012 at 8:09 am
TIM HUNT Fair CEO facing new challenge in Sacramento Alameda County Fair CEO and Pleasanton resident Rick Pickering will face major new challenges before the New Year dawns.
Last Friday, Rick was named the general manager of ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Dec 18, 2012 at 7:42 am
TIM HUNT Local businesses that serve You’ve got to hand it to the Simon Property Company. They didn’t waste any time.
With the newly opened Paragon Outlets on the western edge of Livermore providing an attracti... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Dec 13, 2012 at 7:52 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 13, 2012 at 10:55 pm.
TIM HUNT Nose rings, yearbooks and drones The American Civil Liberties Union has bubbled to the surface in two issues recently.
One concerned the yearbook picture that Amador Valley High senior Kenton Koos submitted... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Dec 11, 2012 at 8:07 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 11, 2012 at 3:10 pm.
TIM HUNT Sprinting through life Millions of dollars and many, many hours have been spent to teach people how to use their time effectively.
Former Blue Angels squadron leader George Dom brings a totally di... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Dec 6, 2012 at 8:23 am
TIM HUNT Be a careful consumer when it comes to college Is there something wrong with this picture?
Did you catch during last weekend’s selection of football games that Dr. Pepper was running a toss the football competition with ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Dec 4, 2012 at 7:40 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 8, 2012 at 3:28 pm.
TIM HUNT New rules downtown After three years of wrangling and the requisite Pleasanton task force, the City Council approved new guidelines for entertainment after 10 p.m. in the downtown district.
So... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Nov 29, 2012 at 7:42 am
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