TIM HUNT Jamming important bills through in Sacramento Another thing wrong with California government sadly will be on display today and tomorrow.
The Legislature is scheduled to wrap up its two-year session at midnight Fri... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Aug 30, 2012 at 8:32 am
TIM HUNT The firefighters wage deal is good for both sides Both firefighters and police officers in Pleasanton must realize how good they have it.
The unions for both public safety organizations have agreed to new contracts th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Aug 27, 2012 at 8:09 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 28, 2012 at 1:03 pm.
TIM HUNT Tough negotiations ahead for Castlewood management It’s a challenging time to be a board member of the Castlewood Country Club.
Castlewood has been caught in a struggle with its unionized dining room and kitchen employe... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Aug 23, 2012 at 8:08 am
TIM HUNT Pleasanton parents--bring your checkbooks How times have changed for Pleasanton Partnerships in Education.
When the organization was initially formed—as major high-tech firms came to town—directors reserved f... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Aug 21, 2012 at 7:27 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 22, 2012 at 11:17 am.
TIM HUNT A legacy that people use daily A small group of friends and family celebrated the life of Bill Herlihy on Monday in Orinda. He died on July 23 at the age of 90.
This week, hundreds of children, adult ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Aug 16, 2012 at 8:01 am
TIM HUNT Soaring college costs prompt questions The soaring price of a college education has continued to make news.
States, caught with revenues dipping, have reduced support so the many state universities (Califo... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Aug 14, 2012 at 8:01 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 15, 2012 at 11:01 am.
TIM HUNT Just saying No The resounding No from the Livermore Recreation and Park District to the city of Livermore on the subject of a joint venture was notable.
The park district has been br... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Aug 9, 2012 at 7:44 am
TIM HUNT Final week for filing for City Council The Pleasanton City Council election field will come into shape this week when filing closes.
With three members termed out—Mayor Jennifer Hosterman as well as coun... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Aug 7, 2012 at 5:08 am
TIM HUNT Viewing the Olympics from abroad Watching the Olympics from afar or at home has happened to me a few times over the past 30 years. The London games find me in Swaziland after a one-night stop on Sunday in Sou... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Aug 2, 2012 at 8:42 am
TIM HUNT Did you catch President Obama’s latest pandering to the youth vote? Did you catch President Obama’s latest pandering to the youth vote?
He suggested that current law be changed so after graduation students carrying heavy loan burdens could... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jul 26, 2012 at 8:23 am
TIM HUNT Setting priorities These are challenging times for the Pleasanton police department leaders.
In a more normal economy with typical city revenues flowing, the department has an authorize... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jul 24, 2012 at 8:29 am
TIM HUNT Split reading sessions are the right choice Perhaps the flap from parents about the Pleasanton school district’s split reading program is no surprise—it has been almost 20 years since Gov. Pete Wilson pushed through... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jul 19, 2012 at 7:35 am There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 22, 2012 at 10:49 am.
TIM HUNT Convenience counts The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is likely to enact the nation’s first ordinance requiring drug manufacturers to provide a way to dispose of expired or unneeded pre... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jul 17, 2012 at 7:46 am
TIM HUNT What's wrong with California: Part II Continuing the discussion of what’s broken in California, a July 7th Wall Street Journal editorial called out just how expensive AB 32—the anti-global warming law that passed... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jul 12, 2012 at 7:59 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 12, 2012 at 4:31 pm.
TIM HUNT Disconnects in Sacramento Consider that the budget passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor relies on voters passing a significant temporary tax increase in November. The measure, which th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jul 10, 2012 at 7:34 am There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 10, 2012 at 1:51 pm.
TIM HUNT Understanding your priorities It is very clear what’s driving the Democrat-majority in the state Legislature as it heads toward adjournment for summer recess tomorrow—doing all members can to put the gover... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jul 5, 2012 at 8:37 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 5, 2012 at 8:57 am.
TIM HUNT The court got one right As we celebrate our nation’s independence today, I have been reflecting on one of the less publicized Supreme Court decision during a momentous week in Washington D.C.
The c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jul 4, 2012 at 9:37 am
TIM HUNT Revolutionizing higher education The Democrat-dominated Legislature is doing everything possible to clear the way for the public to approve the governor’s tax increase initiative in November, including... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jun 28, 2012 at 7:55 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 29, 2012 at 5:02 pm.
TIM HUNT The big budget gamble The budget machinations in Sacramento apparently will wind up this week with Legislative Democrats and Gov. Brown making a huge bet on voters approving the governor’s tax inc... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jun 26, 2012 at 7:37 am
TIM HUNT Hacienda Busines Park overdue for redevelopment Pleasanton still boasts an enviable location for many businesses, but the city’s premier business park is in real need of a makeover.
That’s been stalled as the city ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jun 21, 2012 at 7:42 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 22, 2012 at 3:40 pm.
TIM HUNT Remembering the good times of newspapers News people from what can now be regarded as the golden age of newspapering in the Tri-Valley gathered last Saturday for a reunion.
Most had worked for competing publ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jun 19, 2012 at 7:42 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 20, 2012 at 12:37 am.
TIM HUNT Many initiatives are headed for November ballot Last week’s June primary ballot was notable for its paucity of initiatives—there were only two.
One received overwhelming support to change term limits so legislators can s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jun 14, 2012 at 7:38 am
TIM HUNT Many initiatives are headed for November ballot Last week’s June primary ballot was notable for its paucity of initiatives—there were only two.
One received overwhelming support to change term limits so legislators can s... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jun 14, 2012 at 7:36 am
TIM HUNT Closed door bullet train deals In a maneuver that is arrogant and desperate, Gov. Jerry Brown and supporters of the bullet train will try to tie judges’ hands if they find in favor of opponents of th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jun 12, 2012 at 7:58 am
TIM HUNT Looked for heated November campaign in the 15th Look forward to quite an election this fall in Alameda County when the venerable Rep. Pete Stark faces a spirited challenge from 31-year-old Eric Swalwell of Dublin that will... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Tim Hunt, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Jun 7, 2012 at 7:38 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 10, 2012 at 9:42 am.
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