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TIM TALK
Such a different holiday season, the reason for the season remains the sameToday is Christmas Eve and, like Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day tomorrow, likely it will be strikingly different than any other. Traditional activities, including...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 24, 2020Last comment by BobB, on Dec 31, 2020 at 5:26 pm | 19 comments | 5721 Views
TIM TALK
Is the lockdown really the best policy?A friend of mine who works as a campus supervisor at a Pleasanton middle school is back on campus proctoring a group of four students as part of the district’s...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Oct. 29, 2020Last comment by Linda, on Nov 10, 2020 at 8:36 am | 19 comments | 7165 Views
TIM TALK
Transforming Stoneridge mallStoneridge Regional Shopping Center stood as the gem among centers in the East Bay for decades since it opened in 1981. Originally opened with Macys, Emporium...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 12, 2023Last comment by Dave, on Jan 16, 2023 at 8:46 pm | 19 comments | 7035 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Electric vs Gas Heat: Which wins?With colder weather coming, it’s a good time to think about our heating emissions. They represent a sizable chunk of California’s overall emissions,...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Oct. 6, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Oct 13, 2019 at 2:28 pm | 18 comments | 37589 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Is our carbon-free electricity really carbon-free?One of the most important steps we can take to cut our greenhouse gas emissions is to transition to clean power. Our local power providers are moving aggressively...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 24, 2019Last comment by Tom, on Dec 1, 2019 at 11:14 am | 18 comments | 24368 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Flying: How much is enough? It's personal.I expect many of you don’t want to read more about how flying hurts our climate. Our list of “things that are bad” is already long enough. And...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Feb. 16, 2020Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Feb 26, 2020 at 4:46 pm | 18 comments | 19984 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
This blog will be carbon-free by 2030!Yes, I’ve taken the courageous step to set this bold goal: This blog will be carbon-free by 2030! Are you impressed? Inspired? Relieved? Confused? Curious?...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jul. 26, 2020Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jul 31, 2020 at 3:01 pm | 18 comments | 20987 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
The Silver Bullet for our EmissionsPeople often say there is no silver bullet for our greenhouse gas emissions. That’s certainly true in general. But for those of us on the mid-Peninsula, there’s...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 8, 2020Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Nov 16, 2020 at 10:55 am | 18 comments | 20073 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Are Tiger Moms Raising Tiger Spouses?Author Amy Chua is the author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother (Note: I have not read her book). According to an article in
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 8, 2016Last comment by Clarity, on Sep 21, 2016 at 2:32 pm | 18 comments | 44920 Views
TIM TALK
Taxpayer-funded universal preschool is no panaceaDemocrats ranging from President Obama to California Senate leader Darrell Steinberg to progressive New York Mayor Bill de Blasio have all been pushing ahead with...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 3, 2014Last comment by Ms. bunny, on Apr 10, 2014 at 9:38 am | 18 comments | 69445 Views
TIM TALK
Challenges with potential Costco site in PleasantonI will readily admit that I am somewhat confused by the Pleasanton Weekly’s reports of Costco signing a letter of intent to buy the 40-acre former Clorox site...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 31, 2015Last comment by gerald3, on Apr 3, 2016 at 2:31 pm | 18 comments | 15814 Views
TIM TALK
A wise perspective on the tragic shootingsFrankly, I was shocked to awaken Sunday morning and learn of a second mass shooting within 13 hours. The sadly predictable rhetoric and commentary followed by the...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 6, 2019Last comment by Jennifer, on Aug 14, 2019 at 9:11 pm | 18 comments | 9791 Views
TIM TALK
Pleasanton elementary students should be back in school nowYoung elementary students in the San Ramon Valley started attending in-person classes Wednesday, returning to the classroom for the first time in about 11 months...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 11, 2021Last comment by Kevin, on Feb 17, 2021 at 9:02 pm | 18 comments | 7051 Views
TIM TALK
Robson Homes presenting its plan for the Barone's sitePleasanton’s Planning Commission and City Council later this year will decide on the project proposed by Robson Homes to redevelop the site of the closed Barone’s...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 2, 2023Last comment by V, on Mar 6, 2023 at 12:47 pm | 18 comments | 3324 Views
DOING COLLEGE
College Options for the Artistic-Minded StudentFor the artistic-minded student, there are several different types of schools to research in order to find the right academic fit and degree path. - Four-year...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 6, 2019Last comment by Cheap web hosting, on Jun 2, 2019 at 6:16 pm | 18 comments | 7872 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Massive power shortfall is forecast for this evening (Monday)==I You can also find an earlier post (Aug 14) and a
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 17, 2020Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Aug 19, 2020 at 6:35 pm | 18 comments | 16968 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Someone hung a swastika in my front yardAround 4am on Friday someone hung a swastika in our front yard. They biked down our street in the wee hours with a sheaf of carefully stapled papers, stopping to...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Sep. 6, 2020Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Sep 9, 2020 at 10:57 pm | 18 comments | 22878 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Reader QuestionsI love the great comments and questions you contribute each week, so I thought for a change I’d answer a few of your questions in a blog post proper instead...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 4, 2019Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Aug 13, 2019 at 7:55 pm | 17 comments | 22493 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
EVs for EVeryoneCalifornia has set aggressive goals for EV adoption as it works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The number of EVs is targeted to triple in the next five years...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 15, 2020Last comment by Tim Bussiek, on Nov 20, 2020 at 2:09 pm | 17 comments | 24078 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Plural RelationshipsJune, thanks for sending in your question. I should say for the sake of disclosure, that I support gay marriage, and worked quite hard within my professional...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 23, 2014Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Jul 14, 2014 at 12:10 am | 17 comments | 42268 Views
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