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TIM TALK
District elections will be problematicAs the city of San Ramon nears finishing the process of setting up districts for City Council elections, the Dublin school district has demonstrated just how troubling...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 13, 2019There are no comments yet. 0 Views
TIM TALK
Time to make a budget dealWith the constitutional deadline for approving the budget looming Saturday, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrat legislative leaders cut deals last weekend. The deadline...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 11, 2019Last comment by StaceyDorrance, on Jun 13, 2019 at 12:20 am | 6 comments | 793 Views
TIM TALK
Take your kids to the Valley Children's Museum remodeled trailerThe Valley Children’s Museum took a major step forward last week when it re-opened its remodeled trailer in Dublin’s Emerald Glen Park. The organization plans...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 21, 2019Last comment by Roz Rogoff, on Jun 12, 2019 at 7:52 pm | 1 comment | 1218 Views
AROUND TOWN
Hart Middle School's popular music teacher retires
Dennis Aquilina (pictured), the band director at Hart Middle School, has retired, ending a 24-year-long career as a music teacher in Pleasanton schools.
But...
Original post made by Jeb Bing on Jun. 5, 2019Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Jun 7, 2019 at 8:14 am | 1 comment | 703 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Up and Downside of AP CoursesDepending on how your particular school treats AP classes, an AP class can be worth a full grade higher than the regular track class (that’s how some students...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 8, 2019Last comment by Jen G., on Jun 6, 2019 at 1:51 pm | 3 comments | 3687 Views
TIM TALK
Insights from The Mirador ViewIf you want an interesting snapshot of the Tri-Valley economy, check out The Mirador View: Perspectives on the Tri-Valley: The Intersection of Talent & Technology. Compiled...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 6, 2019There are no comments yet. 0 Views
TIM TALK
Time for high-speed train plans to diePresident Donald Trump and his administration may have bailed out taxpayers in California despite the bellows from Sacramento politicians. When the federal Federal...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 30, 2019Last comment by Jake Waters, on Jun 4, 2019 at 8:45 am | 28 comments | 1773 Views
TIM TALK
Diablo Country Club moves forward with $31 million renovationAt a time when many country clubs are struggling with shrinking membership, the Diablo Country Club membership has undertaken a $31 million investment in the Tri-Valley's...
Original post made by pleasantonweekly.com on May. 23, 2019Last comment by phamyen, on Jun 2, 2019 at 8:29 pm | 2 comments | 2014 Views
TIM TALK
More parking downtown must be in the planAs the two-year process to update Pleasanton’s downtown plan nears its conclusion, naturally some key questions have arisen. The task force is scheduled...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 16, 2019Last comment by phamyen, on Jun 2, 2019 at 8:24 pm | 3 comments | 1243 Views
DOING COLLEGE
College Options for the Artistic-Minded StudentFor the artistic-minded student, there are several different types of schools to research in order to find the right academic fit and degree path. - Four-year...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 6, 2019Last comment by Cheap web hosting, on Jun 2, 2019 at 6:16 pm | 18 comments | 1539 Views
AROUND TOWN
Task force updating Pleasanton downtown land use plans to hold final meeting tonight
The Downtown Specific Plan Update Task Force will hold its final meeting starting at 6:30 Tuesday night (May 28) in the City Council chamber at the...
Original post made by Jeb Bing on May. 27, 2019Last comment by Tech News, on Jun 2, 2019 at 6:12 pm | 1 comment | 618 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The College Admissions ScamThe recent college admissions scandal that was revealed in a New York Times...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 13, 2019Last comment by kayliewalter, on Jun 1, 2019 at 1:53 am | 15 comments | 3093 Views
TIM TALK
Castlewood members voted for major clubhouse remodeling; Second vote loomsThe future of the iconic Castlewood Country Club became a little bit clearer this month when the membership narrowly voted to proceed with remodeling the clubhouse...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 14, 2019Last comment by Camille, on May 27, 2019 at 7:47 am | 5 comments | 1508 Views
AROUND TOWN
Public Memorial Day services next to Senior Center Monday
Pleasanton's annual Memorial Day observance will be held starting at 11 a.m. Monday in the garden area just south of the Pleasanton Senior Center on...
Original post made by Jeb Bing on May. 26, 2019There are no comments yet. 497 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: How to Stop an Argument1. Close your mouth (really, it works! But read on . . . ). 2. Make the "T" for time-out signal with your hands. 3. Give your partner the benefit...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 24, 2019Last comment by MomOfTeen, on May 25, 2019 at 10:18 pm | 2 comments | 3369 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Existing Couples: Marriage Rules: Yours, Mine, or Ours?Each of you has a set of rules that go with being in a committed relationship. I can guarantee that all your rules are not the same, although I hope that...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 21, 2019Last comment by Patreon, on May 21, 2019 at 9:47 am | 1 comment | 4032 Views
TIM TALK
Take your kids to the Valley Children's Museum remodeled trailerThe Valley Children’s Museum took a major step forward last week when it re-opened its remodeled trailer in Dublin’s Emerald Glen Park. The organization plans...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 21, 2019There are no comments yet. 0 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: ThanksI was out ill for a week a while back, and needed minor surgery. I often remind clients to say thanks to their partner for all s/he does, and to share specific appreciation...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 22, 2019Last comment by Coworker dating, on May 20, 2019 at 7:20 am | 2 comments | 4430 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I smile, I laugh, and pretend I’m okayI went to a memorial service for Andres Miranda, who almost made it to 20 years old. He died of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) after having been diagnosed at 4 months. The...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 1, 2019Last comment by Coworker, on May 20, 2019 at 7:18 am | 2 comments | 4591 Views
TIM TALK
Newsom's Delta tunnel decision impacts the Livermore ValleyGov. Gavin Newsom officially killed former governors Jerry Brown and Arnold Schwarzenegger plan for twin tunnels under the Delta to export water to the Livermore...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 14, 2019Last comment by Wade, on May 19, 2019 at 10:55 pm | 3 comments | 1248 Views
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Alameda County Grand Jury calls out supervisors
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Premarital and Couples: Tips for Hearing (Listening) and Being Known
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Nominations due by Sept. 16
Pleasanton Weekly and DanvilleSanRamon.com are once again putting out a call for nominations and sponsorships for the annual Tri-Valley Heroes awards - our salute to the community members dedicated to bettering the Tri-Valley and the lives of its residents.
