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How's this for an engagement offer?Dan Ashton spoke like anything but a grieving husband when he shared memories of his late wife, Barbara, at her memorial service last week. He started out by giving...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 1, 2016There are no comments yet. 12420 Views
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School board should heed advice from council membersCity Council members offered school trustees some excellent advice at their meeting this week—be careful about putting a bond measure on the November ballot. Several...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 17, 2016There are no comments yet. 59092 Views
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More changes in place for daily newspapersThe struggle for what the future is of print/digital journalism has taken a couple of notable of weeks, both featuring Digital First, the parent company of the...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 4, 2016There are no comments yet. 13404 Views
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Comparing new valley superintendentsThree Tri-Valley school districts will have new superintendents by the time school starts in August. Pleasanton school trustees already have made their choice,...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 5, 2016There are no comments yet. 12780 Views
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Intriguing plans for the Beyer Ranch in Livermore wine countryPleasanton vintner and commercial property owner Mike Callahan has been working for three years to give the growing Livermore Valley wine industry a major shot in...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 2, 2016There are no comments yet. 19238 Views
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Miley's easy win ties to his habit of showing upPleasanton elected officials and community leaders did not know what to expect when the Alameda County Board of Supervisors redrew the district boundaries and moved...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 16, 2016There are no comments yet. 12503 Views
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In-and-Out, Big Macs and budgetsWonder why McDonald’s has re-organized to try and spark sales (it has been working nationally). We stopped for fast food in Salinas last Saturday at 7 p.m....
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 7, 2016There are no comments yet. 12943 Views
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Tiger planning to join Phil at SilveradoThe big news on the golf front today is that Tiger Woods is planning to return to professional golf and announced he will be playing the Safewaty Open at Silverado...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 6, 2016There are no comments yet. 11262 Views
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Friends of Livermore has a new foeThe Friends of Livermore political action group celebrated big time after last week’s election when the candidates it backed financially and publicly won easily. Bob...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 17, 2016There are no comments yet. 10149 Views
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Family and football traditionsThanksgiving Day brings back many memories including the football games and the just completed Big Game. This season, which includes my parents’ wedding anniversary,...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 24, 2016There are no comments yet. 10915 Views
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Zone 7 water rate increase sparks protestThe Pleasanton City Council got quite an earful from three residents last week on a consent calendar item that was favorable to residents’ wallets. Three...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 13, 2016There are no comments yet. 12470 Views
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Swalwell appointed to key Democrat committee rolePleasanton’s Congressman Eric Swalwell demonstrates the adage that you become like the people you hang around. During his first term he connected with San...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 15, 2016There are no comments yet. 11143 Views
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This is perfect week to be awayWhen my wife was teaching at Amador Valley High, this was my favorite Christmas holiday schedule. Work right up until Christmas and then have the entire week after...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 3, 2017There are no comments yet. 10929 Views
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ValleyCare closes Livermore thrift storeValleyCare shuttered its decades-old thrift store operation in December because it was costing the hospital about $200,000 per year to operate the all-volunteer...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 17, 2017There are no comments yet. 13193 Views
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A year of change at important non-profitsThe last year has seen major transitions in a few key Tri-Valley non-profits. The latest two were Senior Support of the Tri-Valley and Open Heart Kitchen. At Senior...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 26, 2017There are no comments yet. 11411 Views
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The state water board missed the markThe state water board has egg—or should I say mud—all over its collective face. Earlier this month, board members refused to lift the drought restrictions...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 21, 2017There are no comments yet. 612 Views
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An estate for dog loversVery wealthy lovers of dogs have the opportunity to purchase an amazing dog-friendly Alamo estate and help other dogs as well. Workday founder Dave Duffield, a...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 23, 2017There are no comments yet. 15959 Views
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Frustrated local officials push BARTMayor Jerry Thorne and other Tri-Valley elected officials have grown increasingly frustrated with the slow pace of BART’s efforts to extend lines to Livermore. As...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 16, 2017There are no comments yet. 10223 Views
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Tri-Valley cities rank high in pollSan Ramon Mayor Bill Clarkson touted a recent report by the web site “smartasset” that ranked San Ramon as the best city to live in in California. The...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 20, 2017There are no comments yet. 8649 Views
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A different perspective on Spotorno Ranch developmentAfter my recent column on the development proposal for the Spotorno Ranch near the Callippe Preserve Golf Course, I had the opportunity visit with a couple of people. Speaking...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 18, 2017There are no comments yet. 9343 Views
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