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About this blog: I am a native of Alameda County, grew up in Pleasanton and currently live in the house I grew up in that is more than 100 years old. I spent 39 years in the daily newspaper business and wrote a column for more than 25 years in add... (More)
About this blog: I am a native of Alameda County, grew up in Pleasanton and currently live in the house I grew up in that is more than 100 years old. I spent 39 years in the daily newspaper business and wrote a column for more than 25 years in addition to writing editorials for more than 15 years. I have served as a director of many non-profits in the Valley and the broader Bay Area and currently serve as chair of Teen Esteem and on the advisory board of Shepherd?s Gate. I also served as founding chair of Heart for Africa and have travelled to Africa seven times to serve on mission trips. My wife, Betty Gail, has taught at Amador Valley High (from where we both graduated) since 1981. She and I both graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, as did both of my parents and my three siblings. Given that Cal tradition, our daughter went south to the University of Southern California and graduated with a degree in international relations. Since graduation, she has taken three mission trips and will be serving in the Philippines for nine months starting in September. (Hide)
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Enjoying single malts and the countryside in the Highlands
May 8, 2019 10:36 pm
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As you read this, my bride and I plan to be en route to San Francisco from London after spending two weeks in Scotland—her first visit and my first as a married... More
May 8, 2019 10:36 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,526
As you read this, my bride and I plan to be en route to San Francisco from London after spending two weeks in Scotland—her first visit and my first as a married... More
Stoneridge mall losing its luster for some
May 6, 2019 11:36 pm
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Stoneridge Shopping Center, a shopping mecca for generations of Livermore Valley residents, is losing its luster for some patrons.
I met with two ladies who are... More
May 6, 2019 11:36 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,169
Stoneridge Shopping Center, a shopping mecca for generations of Livermore Valley residents, is losing its luster for some patrons.
I met with two ladies who are... More
Look for negotiations to bring health benefits back to Pleasanton teachers
May 1, 2019 1:40 pm
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Pleasanton schools chief David Haglund and the trustees agree that a key part of his job is strategic planning—something they believe has been lacking.
He... More
May 1, 2019 1:40 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 1,828
Pleasanton schools chief David Haglund and the trustees agree that a key part of his job is strategic planning—something they believe has been lacking.
He... More
It's well past time to track student data
Apr 29, 2019 11:31 pm
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Seven years ago, former Gov. Brown convinced the Legislature to change the state funding formula for education so it gives districts with challenging student populations... More
Apr 29, 2019 11:31 pm
Comments: 5 | Views: 858
Seven years ago, former Gov. Brown convinced the Legislature to change the state funding formula for education so it gives districts with challenging student populations... More
High-density housing bill clears major hurdle
Apr 25, 2019 8:59 am
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A San Francisco state senator’s bill to require higher density housing near transit stations cleared a major hurdle Wednesday when it passed a key committee.
The... More
Apr 25, 2019 8:59 am
Comments: 10 | Views: 1,130
A San Francisco state senator’s bill to require higher density housing near transit stations cleared a major hurdle Wednesday when it passed a key committee.
The... More
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Premarital and Couples: "Our Deepest Fear" by Marianne Williamson
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Haggerty's decision creates rare open seat on county board
By Tim Hunt | 1 comment | 937 views
Oakland Temple rededicated
By Jeb Bing | 2 comments | 377 views
Nominations due by Sept. 16
Pleasanton Weekly and DanvilleSanRamon.com are once again putting out a call for nominations and sponsorships for the annual Tri-Valley Heroes awards - our salute to the community members dedicated to bettering the Tri-Valley and the lives of its residents.
