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NOTES ON THE VALLEY

Celebrating Diwali

This past weekend my partner, family and I went to a community Diwali event hosted down in San Jose. Due to travel, I wasn’t able to make the celebration in Pleasanton...

Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Oct. 26, 2022
Last comment by ravanza, on Oct 28, 2022 at 9:54 am | 4 comments | 1961 Views

TIM TALK

Bad consequences can follow bad decisions in Pleasanton

Pleasanton Vice Mayor Jack Balch spoke to the Pleasanton Men’s Club last week and strove to wear that hat, instead of a more partisan councilman’s who often...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 21, 2023
Last comment by V, on Mar 21, 2023 at 2:51 pm | 1 comment | 1952 Views

AROUND THE VALLEY

Training 'empowers' volunteers to help

"It could be a domestic violence issue. It could be a sexual assault issue. Sometimes it's a life-functioning issue. Sometimes it's someone feeling suicidal....

Original post made by Gina Channell Wilcox on Jul. 5, 2022
There are no comments yet. 1937 Views

TIM TALK

Election thoughts as ballots hit the mail

Thinking about the various propositions on the November ballot, I recall the mantra from a jam-packed ballot several years ago when it was “just say no.”...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Oct. 11, 2022
There are no comments yet. 1922 Views

NOTES ON THE VALLEY

Now we're cooking with gas

As I’ve gotten more into cooking over the past few years, I’ve fallen in love with gas stoves. After years of using old electric stoves I felt like my eyes were...

Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Jan. 25, 2023
Last comment by DKHSK, on Jan 30, 2023 at 10:40 am | 6 comments | 1916 Views

TIM TALK

Success stories continue at CityServe

CityServe of the Tri-Valley celebrated its 10th anniversary Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast in Pleasanton Monday. Tim Sbranti, a board member and the emcee for the...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 24, 2022
There are no comments yet. 1911 Views

NOTES ON THE VALLEY

Thanksgiving day blues

My partner’s family takes Thanksgiving very seriously. I’ve been over for a few years now and each year the dinner is great. This Thanksgiving my...

Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Nov. 30, 2022
There are no comments yet. 1906 Views

NOTES ON THE VALLEY

Check out the superblooms this spring

One of the key reasons I love living in the Bay Area is its lack of monsoons. Heavy rains and winds over the past few months have me second guessing this love. If...

Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Apr. 5, 2023
There are no comments yet. 1903 Views

TIM TALK

Looking forward to reading more about Pleasanton in the 1950s

If you wondered what growing up in Pleasanton in the 1950s was like, Donna McMillion has an answer for you—her new book. The all-volunteer effort...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 28, 2023
There are no comments yet. 1897 Views

DOING COLLEGE

Planning Your Physician Assistant (PA) Application

As with any graduate school, applying for PA programs takes a good deal of thought and planning. Even those who fulfill their course requirements and work part-time...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 13, 2023
There are no comments yet. 1894 Views

TIM TALK

New Year's Eve flood still impacts Foothill Road and Castlewood

I went exploring further down Foothill Road last week after talking with John Medlock, Jr. of the Alameda County Public Works Dept. Foothill has been formally...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 14, 2023
Last comment by Joe Jackson, on Mar 6, 2023 at 8:43 am | 1 comment | 1892 Views

DOING COLLEGE

Four College Visit Must Dos

There is no better way to find out if a college is a good match for you than by scheduling a campus visit. Today’s busy families make sacrifices in time and...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 2, 2023
There are no comments yet. 1877 Views

DOING COLLEGE

The 7 Cs of College Admissions Part 1: Competition and Completion

In my last article, I described what in general defines a good college. In the next series of articles, I...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 16, 2022
There are no comments yet. 1867 Views

TIM TALK

Foster explains how Strategic Defense Initiative won approval in two days

Johnny Foster, the fourth director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, has learned quite a bit during his 75 years in and about the United States’ national...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 13, 2022
Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Sep 13, 2022 at 9:53 am | 2 comments | 1864 Views

TIM TALK

Livermore-based Sparkz moving battery technology forward

Veteran entrepreneur Sanjiv Malhotra shared with attendees at Innovation Tri-Valley’s 2023 Gamechanger awards Wednesday night why his company, Sparkz of Livermore,...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 30, 2023
Last comment by Compoundinggal, on Mar 30, 2023 at 11:50 am | 1 comment | 1854 Views

DOING COLLEGE

Physician Assistant (PA) vs Medical Doctor (MD): Four Factors to Consider

While PAs and MDs do similar things in their day-to-day work, there are many differences that may make a PA pathway more suited to certain individuals. Of these...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 6, 2023
There are no comments yet. 1844 Views

NOTES ON THE VALLEY

From beans to bargaining: Baristas organize for unionization

It took me a few months to finally try out the espresso machine at work. Right next to the drip coffee brewed once at seven in the morning is a beautiful Simonelli...

Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Apr. 19, 2023
Last comment by Bay Area Native, on Apr 25, 2023 at 4:42 pm | 5 comments | 1837 Views

DOING COLLEGE

The Most Important Essay You Will Write for Your College Applications

After the personal essay is done many students think the hardest part of their application is behind them. In my view, the personal essay is the easier part. In...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 28, 2022
There are no comments yet. 1809 Views

TIM TALK

Valley Humane Society set to open its new clinic

January is shaping up to be a great month for Melanie Sadek and the Valley Humane Society. After a challenging year of construction on its operating room in an...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 29, 2022
There are no comments yet. 1761 Views

TIM TALK

Looking through a foggy crystal ball

Predicting the future is a risky game. For instance, what will federal government policy be come 2025—depends largely on who is in the White House and what...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 27, 2023
Last comment by MichaelB, on May 3, 2023 at 1:34 pm | 7 comments | 1758 Views
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2023 guide to summer camps

Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.

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