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Outspoken Trump supporter Scott Adams cheers Maduro arrest
Commentator and cartoonist Scott Adams of “Dilbert” fame took a victory lap from his home in the Pleasanton hills Saturday. His delight in seeing Trump take down Maduro and settle wars around the globe is sadly tempered by his rapidly declining health.
Holiday Fund spotlight: Valley Humane Society is champion for pets
The Champions for Pet Health collaboration exemplifies the good work done year-round by Valley Humane Society, one of 10 Tri-Valley nonprofit beneficiaries of our 2025-26 Holiday Fund.
Tying a bow around 2025 news
“Happy New Year. As 2026 starts, I need to clean up a few items from 2025…”
Blog: Electric Water Heaters Will Soon Be The New Normal
It is increasingly likely that, beginning in 2027, any new water heater you buy will be electric. But there will be exceptions.
Merry Christmas. Celebrate Jesus’ birth today
“Merry Christmas. I hope and pray you have a wonderful day and experience the season’s joy.”
Tri-Valley 2025 food and drink reflections
2025 was a busy year for Tri-Valley restaurant openings and closings, brewery news, and winners at wineries and pizzerias.
Grab bag to end it: Looking back at 2025 and ahead to 2026
With too much going on this past week, I find myself without a solid, singular subject for my final column in print of 2025. Grab bag it is!
Hoover fellow evaluates state capital projects — ugly
Taking his annual look at California governance, Lee Ohanian, a Hoover Fellow at Stanford and UCLA economist, pulls no punches. It was ugly.
Honoring their memories: A mayor’s son, The Golden Skate manager, hospital colleagues and other notable deaths
“There is a chill in the air these past several weeks, beyond the cold weather that seems to have settled into the Bay Area. I’ve found myself surrounded by news of death professionally and personally – just one of those spates this grizzled journalist tries to be prepared for, but never gets used to.”
San Ramon gathering place closing when Santa arrives
When Santa comes down the chimney in a couple of weeks, a San Ramon institution will be no more. The Brass Door, a fixture on San Ramon Valley Blvd. for nearly 80 years, will serve its final meal Christmas Eve.
College applications help students develop executive functions
“Executive functions are cognitive skills that are essential for high-level tasks that involve setting goals and carrying them out. Adults and teens use these skills every day for planning, problem solving, and reaching goals. Three key executive functions are…”
Verace Gelato and Café for year-round treats
For a holiday treat or dessert, Santa, family or friends may like vanilla or candy cane Verace gelato custom made in Italy and flown to Livermore.
What’s cooking at the Livermore Lab
“Of course half the time I barely understand like a quarter of what Livermore Lab officials are talking about in their press releases, but let me take a shot at a cogent recap.”
Lots of closed-door work for school districts looms
“For school trustees, senior staff and teachers’ union leaders in the Tri-Valley, there’s plenty of unfinished contract work to be done.”
The Bourbon Pear curates a fruitful menu
The Bourbon Pear in Livermore brings a juicy selection of comfort food and updated classics plus pear creations.
Giving thanks in the season of gratitude
“My Kaiser counselor had been advising me for more than a year to give it up — a step that I was unwilling to take until last year. It’s notable that within the first week of the group treatment, I participated in AA meetings and engaged with two people I have known literally for decades…
The Power of Giving: Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance showcases impact of community connections
Community leaders, organizers, volunteers and contributors joined in celebration earlier this month at The Power of Giving, the annual showcase of the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance.
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