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A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

Is it "Move fast and build things" or "Move fast and break things"? And when it's "break", who loses?

A few months ago our ex-Governor and ex-Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger penned an

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 13, 2023
Last comment by Mondoman, on Aug 20, 2023 at 11:03 pm |
12 comments | 7280 Views

NOTES ON THE VALLEY

A journey down to Point Lobos

When I think of taking off time from work it usually falls into two buckets. The first is an obligation that I have to attend. Things such as a...

Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Aug. 16, 2023
There are no comments yet. 2192 Views

COUPLE'S NET

How Much Baggage in a Partner is Okay?

Baggage is Meant to be Unpacked How much baggage in a potential partner is okay, and how much is too much? We all come with baggage. We have...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 14, 2023
Last comment by Roberta Wilton, on Aug 15, 2023 at 11:47 am | 5 comments | 6176 Views

TRI-VALLEY FOODIST

Rosetta Roasting coffee shop and cocktail lounge

After summer travel and departure of a house guest, I was ready for some caffeine and quiet time to contemplate our next adventures. I stopped by Rosetta Roasting...

Original post made by Deborah Grossman on Aug. 14, 2023
There are no comments yet. 3003 Views

TIM TALK

Growing truffles in Livermore

While reporting for my recent cover story on the Livermore Valley wine industry, I came across a notable new use for wine country land. Mark and Maria Triska have...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 9, 2023
There are no comments yet. 3194 Views

NOTES ON THE VALLEY

Once in a blue supermoon

Earlier this year my partner and I were driving home after visiting some friends who lived in San Francisco. As we exited the Bay Bridge, we noticed a gigantic moon...

Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Aug. 9, 2023
There are no comments yet. 2152 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

How reliable is our electricity?

How reliable is our electricity? On average it’s not bad but in many places it’s getting worse and in a few places it’s downright terrible. Customers...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jul. 2, 2023
Last comment by Bystander, on Aug 8, 2023 at 7:51 pm | 11 comments | 9523 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

"I didn't want to be 'that guy'"

Last week I went hiking in Glacier National Park. It was absolutely beautiful, the meadows filled with flowers, and lakes, streams, and waterfalls brimming with...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jul. 30, 2023
Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Aug 7, 2023 at 5:25 pm | 16 comments | 9237 Views

COUPLE'S NET

You Can Do This, Too (and People Need It)

I’ve been writing to you about kindness for many years now. About how it makes you feel better, plus it’s best for all your relationships-partner, kids,...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 30, 2023
There are no comments yet. 5761 Views

TIM TALK

Set aside the time to see Oppenheimer

Having read several articles and reviews of Oppenheimer, I was ready to venture to the theater to see the three-hour movie. The reviewers were certainly right...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 27, 2023
Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Jul 29, 2023 at 11:22 am | 35 comments | 3776 Views

TIM TALK

Water rates likely to soar in Pleasanton

Pleasanton residents are not going to be pleased with their City Council. Acting on the recommendation of the city staff, four council members moved forward with...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 20, 2023
Last comment by MsVic, on Jul 29, 2023 at 8:40 am | 7 comments | 3207 Views

COUPLE'S NET

National Parents Day-Tips for Creating High EQ Family

How do parents nurture children without under-doing it or helicoptering them? And perhaps even trickier, you don’t know how you’ve done...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 22, 2023
Last comment by Mary09, on Jul 27, 2023 at 11:35 pm | 6 comments | 6311 Views

NOTES ON THE VALLEY

Don't press your luck

This past week California lottery officials confirmed that the winning ticket for the $1 billion Powerball prize was sold in Los Angeles. In addition, three lucky...

Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Jul. 26, 2023
Last comment by Mike Danson, on Jul 26, 2023 at 11:58 am | 2 comments | 2576 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

How clean is our electricity?

How clean is our electricity? Well, there are a number of ways to answer that question. You can look at the grid itself, which we plug things into. How clean is...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jun. 18, 2023
Last comment by Eduardo, on Jul 23, 2023 at 9:07 am | 10 comments | 8876 Views

COUPLE'S NET

Top 10 Safety Tips for Women (and Everyone)

Joy Farrow and Laura Frombach have written the book,

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 14, 2023
Last comment by Priscilla James, on Jul 20, 2023 at 4:22 pm |
8 comments | 9531 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

There is a new moon tonight. But will it be dark?

Tonight (Sunday night) there will be a new moon. But for many of you, if you go outside, it won’t be dark. In 2016

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jul. 16, 2023
Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jul 18, 2023 at 7:38 pm |
8 comments | 9892 Views

TIM TALK

Coming soon: a free speech coaching app

The talent and commitment of Tri-Valley high school students continues to impress me. They’re featured in the Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership’s annual...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 13, 2023
Last comment by Pton Resident, on Jul 17, 2023 at 10:45 am | 1 comment | 2634 Views

NOTES ON THE VALLEY

Otterly delightful: Bringing otters back to the bay

This past month a delegation from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) visited cities...

Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Jul. 12, 2023
There are no comments yet. 2885 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

How quickly will we electrify our homes?

How quickly will we electrify our homes? This is an important question as we set emissions goals and formulate plans to achieve them. A few years ago, Palo Alto...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on May. 28, 2023
Last comment by Paly Grad, on Jul 8, 2023 at 7:44 pm | 19 comments | 10168 Views

COUPLE'S NET

Any Expiration Date for Sex? Nope.

Most people are squeamish when it comes to thinking about their parents having sex, let alone grandparents. I’m happy to report that the conclusion is that...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 8, 2023
There are no comments yet. 6031 Views
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