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TIM TALK
Sacramento makes a deal on spending the gusher of cashThanks to a generous and unnecessary influx of borrowed federal money, the question for Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature is how to spend more than $262 billion...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 29, 2021There are no comments yet. 4550 Views
TIM TALK
Thinking of heading out of town?As a native Californian and a life-long resident of Alameda County, I will confess to having similar thoughts to Bay Area residents polled by two organizations recently....
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Oct. 26, 2021Last comment by Kevin, on Oct 27, 2021 at 5:39 pm | 7 comments | 4516 Views
ASK THE VET
Winter hazardsWe are lucky to live in a climate with mild winters. We are also lucky to live close to so many different terrains -- deserts, beaches, and the mountains! Because...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4516 Views
TRI-VALLEY FOODIST
Tipping takes a digital turn in restaurantsBefore credit cards and apps, tipping was easy. If restaurant service and food was good, you tipped around 15-percent. Tipping in its purest sense is an expression...
Original post made by Deborah Grossman on Apr. 30, 2023There are no comments yet. 4511 Views
ASK THE VET
The scoop on litter box problemsMy cat is urinating outside the box and it's driving me crazy! How can I make him stop? We see a lot of cats that eliminate outside their box. It's a very stinky,...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4499 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Tell Me More About University of California-San Diego (UCSD)The University of California-San Diego (UCSD) first opened its doors in 1960. Since then, it has grown to become one of America’s leading research universities,...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 16, 2023There are no comments yet. 4498 Views
TIM TALK
A huge heart for disadvantaged children living in difficult situationsMarina Marinushkina demonstrates her amazing heart for disadvantaged kids. After she came to know Jesus Christ at 18 in Russia, she spent her Sundays after church...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 11, 2021Last comment by Margo, on Nov 15, 2021 at 11:53 am | 3 comments | 4497 Views
TIM TALK
State priorities for housing explained by Assemblywoman Buffy WicksHaving started last week’s blogs with Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks of Oakland, I will do the same today with a different focus. A couple of weeks ago, she participated...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 1, 2022Last comment by Lahommed, on Mar 1, 2022 at 10:11 am | 1 comment | 4474 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Gun controls won't solve everything, but we must start thereWhen I saw the very first news alert about a possible shooting in Uvalde I scrolled right past it. I have started feeling desensitized to the news around shootings....
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Jun. 1, 2022Last comment by JJ, on Jun 12, 2022 at 4:52 pm | 13 comments | 4457 Views
TIM TALK
Teen Esteem's reach soared during pandemicThe pandemic and the lockdowns—to say nothing of the closing of schools—forced most organizations to pivot and figure out new ways to deliver their services....
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 1, 2021There are no comments yet. 4447 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Why this district attorney race mattersThere has never been an election like the one we are going to have on June 7th. Four candidates are running for Alameda County District Attorney, and none of them...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on May. 18, 2022Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on May 21, 2022 at 3:49 pm | 4 comments | 4446 Views
TIM TALK
Council members wish busy holidays to senior staffJust before Christmas, Pleasanton City Council members had lots of their mind after 4 hours of their Dec. 21 meeting. The last item at Pleasanton City Council meetings...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 4, 2022Last comment by Nida Ayers, on Jan 11, 2022 at 11:23 pm | 1 comment | 4444 Views
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Winter holidaysDecember has arrived and toys, electronics and wrapping paper pack the stores. It's fun to include our pets in the holiday celebration, but watch out for seasonal...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4442 Views
TIM TALK
Pleasanton leaders struck out on planning for East PleasantonThe city of Pleasanton twice has had the opportunity to masterplan 1,100 acres east of Busch Avenue to the city limits. That chance, thanks to city inaction, has...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 16, 2022Last comment by Joe V, on Jun 17, 2022 at 9:47 am | 1 comment | 4430 Views
TIM TALK
Workers are scrambling in the aftermath of Caldor FireWe got away to South Lake Tahoe last week during what’s truly a shoulder season—no snow for skiing, golf courses closed for the year (except in the Carson Valley)...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 18, 2021There are no comments yet. 4424 Views
TRI-VALLEY FOODIST
Mom Dumpling dim sum in PleasantonThe name Mom Dumpling begs the question, who is the namesake? Manager Ryan Wong doesn’t know about a particular Mom. “I think my boss wants customers...
Original post made by Deborah Grossman on Jul. 17, 2023There are no comments yet. 4422 Views
TIM TALK
3 Valleys Foundation strives to serve our areaJohn Sensiba has led organizations significant to the valley for many years. He was the catalyst that led ValleyCare to join Stanford Health, a move that saved...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 23, 2021Last comment by Kevin, on Nov 26, 2021 at 6:46 pm | 4 comments | 4410 Views
TIM TALK
City Council's misguided view of police "oversight"There’s a serious misunderstanding of what role City Council members should have in dealing with the police department. Last week, the council heard a biannual...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 26, 2022Last comment by Kevin, on Apr 30, 2022 at 10:54 pm | 16 comments | 4404 Views
TIM TALK
Funding challenge/opportunity faces many school districtsCalMatters, the non-profit website devoted to covering statewide California news, published a story about school administrators bemoaning a potential loss of funding...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 18, 2022Last comment by Annoyed Parent, on Jan 19, 2022 at 6:41 pm | 2 comments | 4397 Views
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HalloweenThese days our pets are considered our children. On Halloween, nothing is cuter than a dachshund in a hotdog costume or a bulldog pirate. I love dressing up my dogs...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4395 Views
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