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TIM TALK
Dublin faces difficult financial choices in a few yearsDublin will have two new city council members next month after the election is certified and they can join the incumbents in starting to wrestle with a new financial...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 22, 2016Last comment by res1, on Nov 27, 2016 at 9:08 pm | 1 comment | 1451 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Snow daysThis past week the Bay Area was treated to a white Friday. Many mountaintops and high elevation areas were blanketed with snow. This might have seemed magical to...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Mar. 1, 2023There are no comments yet. 1448 Views
TIM TALK
Remembering Mr. MayorI was sadden to read in last week’s Independent that former Livermore Mayor Dale Turner had died in New Mexico at the age of 85. Flags flew at half mast in Livermore...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 3, 2023Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Feb 3, 2023 at 9:02 am | 1 comment | 1446 Views
TIM TALK
Developer fees increase cost of housingIt’s been more than 50 years since California voters overwhelming passed Proposition 13 and locked in predictable property taxes at a time when they threatened...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 4, 2023Last comment by John B, on May 8, 2023 at 9:57 am | 3 comments | 1425 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
A brief history of trains and their connection to the Tri-ValleyIt’s hard out here for a freight train lover these days. This past month we witnessed a catastrophic train derailment in the midwest. The derailment released over...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Mar. 15, 2023Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Mar 17, 2023 at 12:28 pm | 2 comments | 1407 Views
TRI-VALLEY FOODIST
Whereto for birthday celebrationsEvery year, I ponder how to celebrate my birthday. Some folks attend a special concert, see a show, or hike a new trail. My birthdays usually center around a fun...
Original post made by Deborah Grossman on May. 22, 2023There are no comments yet. 1406 Views
TIM TALK
2022 brought fresh perspective on holiday seasonUnexpected events in this holiday season have brought new perspective to my family and me. We enjoyed a daytime Christmas Eve gathering with my wife’s family...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 10, 2023Last comment by Compoundinggal, on Jan 11, 2023 at 10:49 pm | 1 comment | 1384 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
The simple beauty of arranging natureAs a kid whenever I went to the library or bookstore with my mom I would always head straight to the comic section. While I was absorbed in the stories about people...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on May. 10, 2023There are no comments yet. 1359 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Let's be kind to the beesIn Jeremy Walsh’s recent What a Week article he talked about a slew of bills that Tri-Valley Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan had introduced to date. While all...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Feb. 15, 2023Last comment by Gary Nolan, on Feb 21, 2023 at 9:25 am | 2 comments | 1345 Views
TIM TALK
Valley Study Group disbandingThe long-standing Valley Study Group plans to formally disband after more than 40 years according to a board member. The group’s monthly meetings were halted...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 20, 2022There are no comments yet. 1305 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
The rich history of Reinhardt Redwood ParkThe beautiful weather over the past week finally managed to pull me out of a cold funk. This winter was so long there were moments that I thought I would never be...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Apr. 26, 2023There are no comments yet. 1290 Views
TIM TALK
New hearts, new actions show lives transformed by Jesus; Or from San Quentin to the mission field in IndiaFor Christians Easter Sunday’s celebration is about transformation. When Jesus rose from the dead and conquered death for believers, he invited each of us...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 6, 2023There are no comments yet. 1285 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Marriage Interview #17: They Renew Their Vows Every 5 Years
Summer didn’t believe in love. Her parents divorced when she was 16. Her dad yelled a lot. Mark believed in love. His parents were married for...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 5, 2023Last comment by Isabel Morales, 5 hours ago | 5 comments | 1221 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Strawberry trails foreverThe lower trailhead of the Strawberry Canyon fire trail is easy to find. The road touches the south eastern edge of the Berkeley campus and then takes you through...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on May. 3, 2023There are no comments yet. 1168 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
A tale of sister citiesIn April, Pleasanton welcomed more than two dozen officials and community representatives from Tulancingo, Mexico. As Jeremy Walsh documented in a
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on May. 17, 2023Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on May 18, 2023 at 10:14 am | 1 comment | 1163 Views
TIM TALK
The fusion dream comes through at Lawrence Livermore labSmiles had to be the order of the day for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory employees after the teams at the National Ignition Facility achieved nuclear fusion...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 15, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Dec 17, 2022 at 7:07 am | 2 comments | 1120 Views
TIM TALK
Special interest legislation that belongs in the trash canWhen it comes to special interest legislation benefitting a single company, Sen. Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) is moving to the head of the class. He has introduced...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 17, 2016Last comment by DKHSK, on May 19, 2016 at 6:54 pm | 6 comments | 1092 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC)What is Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC)? Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) is a program that guarantees students in the top 9% of their California...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 30, 2023There are no comments yet. 955 Views
TIM TALK
Many initiatives are headed for November ballotLast week's June primary ballot was notable for its paucity of initiatives—there were only two. One received overwhelming support to change term limits so...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 14, 2012There are no comments yet. 895 Views
TIM TALK
The diversity police up the ante in the UC systemCalMatters Columnist Dan Walters pointed out recently just how whacko the University of California’s policies have gotten. Walters noted that the University...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 30, 2019Last comment by Jaye, on Jul 31, 2019 at 8:14 pm | 9 comments | 790 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.
