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DOING COLLEGE

Tell Me More about University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

UCLA has been called America’s finest urban public university. With easy access to the beach, mountains, and Hollywood glitter, it’s no wonder that UCLA...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 10, 2022
Last comment by Jennifer, on Nov 10, 2022 at 10:47 am | 1 comment | 3950 Views

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High density apartments potentially headed to Pleasanton BART station

Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders have been working on trumping local control to ensure more housing gets built across the state. Changes passed...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Oct. 18, 2022
Last comment by jart1, on Nov 1, 2022 at 2:57 pm | 3 comments | 3938 Views

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Innovation is soaring in Tri-Valley start-ups

The innovation infrastructure and environment improves consistently here in the Tri-Valley. That’s one of the takeaways from Tri-Valley Ventures/Mirador Capital...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 28, 2022
Last comment by Kevin, on May 2, 2022 at 8:30 pm | 3 comments | 3935 Views

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School trustees made right call to slow down district election process

Pleasanton school trustees made the right call last week when they took a collective deep breath and slowed the process of switching from at-large elections to district-based...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 21, 2021
Last comment by Audrey+Davis, on Nov 1, 2021 at 3:06 am | 1 comment | 3934 Views

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Sharing grace daily

John Jackson delivered a simple and important message to people who gathered Monday for the 9th annual Prayer Breakfast sponsored by CityServe of the Tri-Valley. The...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 25, 2021
Last comment by Jake Waters, on Nov 26, 2021 at 9:12 am | 2 comments | 3923 Views

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Contrasting golf tournaments last week

It was striking to see the differences between the PGA tour and the LPGA tour events on Sunday. The Texas Valero Open, played in San Antonio, had spectators following...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 6, 2021
Last comment by Kevin, on Apr 16, 2021 at 8:56 pm | 4 comments | 3918 Views

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Time to move school district headquarters

Pleasanton school officials and trustees are headed in the right direction with the plan to relocate the district headquarters to buildings in Hacienda Business...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 3, 2022
Last comment by Kathleen+Ruegsegger, on May 8, 2022 at 8:35 am | 4 comments | 3905 Views

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State budget outlook growing uglier by the day

California’s roller coaster budget will hit a big dip in this fiscal year according to the non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office. The report predicts...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 1, 2022
Last comment by JJ, on Dec 7, 2022 at 6:16 pm | 21 comments | 3859 Views

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Fialho takes on key role with 3 Valleys Foundation

Retired Pleasanton City Manager Nelson Fialho said he would take a couple of months off after his last day on Nov. 30, but he now has jumped back into the working...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 1, 2022
Last comment by RobertD., on Feb 2, 2022 at 7:11 pm | 1 comment | 3854 Views

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Livermore voters narrowly approving parcel tax renewal

The last 20 years have been full of ups and downs for the Livermore school district. In the early part of the century, the district struggled financially because...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 5, 2022
Last comment by Dirk Svensen, on May 5, 2022 at 1:14 pm | 5 comments | 3849 Views

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Comment today to keep the Tri-Valley communities together in the redistricting

Adding a few thoughts from my interviews with Doug Miller (Viet Nam helicopter pilot for two tours) and his son, also a helicopter pilot who served two tours in...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 24, 2021
There are no comments yet. 3836 Views

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Non-profit groups making a difference for people at Christmas

As Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of their savior, Jesus Christ, many people are sharing to help less fortunate people enjoy Christmas. Gathering earlier...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 23, 2021
There are no comments yet. 3836 Views

TRI-VALLEY FOODIST

Finding Italy at Gianni's in San Ramon

I recently acquired an addiction to pasta. Last month I visited Italy twice on wine press trips and averaged twice daily pasta consumption. Returning home, I...

Original post made by Deborah Grossman on Oct. 16, 2023
There are no comments yet. 3819 Views

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NFL coach Greg Olson shares how it is in the NFL with Jon Gruden

Football fans and ESP\N are counting down the days until the National Football League opens it season in September. For pro coaches, who work 12-hour-plus days,...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 21, 2022
Last comment by D, on Jul 22, 2022 at 7:47 am | 2 comments | 3788 Views

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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 | 3745 Views

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Two measures to re-invigorate Livermore Valley wine country headed to November ballot

For decades people opposed to residential growth in the Tri-Valley tried to restrict development by limiting and controlling basic infrastructure. That’s...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 4, 2022
Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Aug 4, 2022 at 1:45 pm | 1 comment | 3744 Views

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Toting up the damage the Legislature wrought

As we start our day this fine Thursday morning, check out your favorite website and/or publication to see what damage the Legislature has wrought on its final day...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 1, 2022
Last comment by MichaelB, on Sep 5, 2022 at 10:08 am | 11 comments | 3738 Views

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Former sheriff Ahern talks frankly about law enforcement today

Former Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern pulled few punches when talking with the Pleasanton Men’s Club this week. Ahern, who served in the top job for...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 13, 2023
Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Apr 20, 2023 at 4:36 am | 16 comments | 3730 Views

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Oops, electric grid is in trouble, don't charge your car

California is teetering on the edge of rolling electrical blackouts for the first time in six years. It’s so bad that the state’s grid operator has...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 6, 2022
Last comment by Dirk Svensen, on Sep 6, 2022 at 12:24 pm | 6 comments | 3723 Views

NOTES ON THE VALLEY

Baharat banana bread with molasses butter

Hey folks, I’m going to try something different with this post. In light of the holiday season I’m going to share a go-to recipe I...

Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Nov. 23, 2022
There are no comments yet. 3712 Views
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