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TIM TALK
Sales tax increases head for November ballotLast week, supervisors in Alameda and Contra Costa counties decided to give the public a choice about whether to raise taxes. Both boards, with only Danville...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 4, 2020Last comment by Michael Austin, 2 hours ago | 2 comments | 386 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: Are you Committed to your Vows or Dysfunction?At one time I am sure that you were committed to your vows. Think back to your wedding. Remember how happy you felt. You were certain when you married that this...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 31, 2020Last comment by Jennifer, 13 hours ago | 1 comment | 1889 Views
TIM TALK
Solving a big problem in the basement on 2nd Street in LivermoreThree years ago Tom Olenic and George Farquar set out to use cutting-edge technology to solve a vexing problem for employers and law enforcement -- how to efficiently...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 30, 2020Last comment by Ronald M. Lynch, on Aug 3, 2020 at 8:09 am | 15 comments | 1919 Views
TIM TALK
An optimistic view for East Bay economic recoveryThere’s quite a debate about what type of recovery can be expected when the country re-opens. Opinions are all over the map. Last week, Christopher Thornberg...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 26, 2020Last comment by Kevin, on Aug 2, 2020 at 6:53 pm | 6 comments | 1965 Views
TIM TALK
Endorsements keep flowing for David Haubert's campaignDublin Mayor David Haubert continues to rack up endorsements in his race to replace retiring Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty. The latest was from the...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 23, 2020Last comment by pavan, on Aug 1, 2020 at 12:36 am | 4 comments | 1344 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Covid and Grief; ResilienceWith nearly a 150,000 people having died in the US from Covid-19 and many, many more around the world, there are millions of people grieving the death of a loved...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 24, 2020Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jul 31, 2020 at 3:34 pm | 2 comments | 2642 Views
TIM TALK
Battling against industrial solar installationOne of the challenges with green power is that it often involves direct environmental tradeoffs. For decades, the early windmills in the Altamont Pass killed...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 28, 2020Last comment by sjd, on Jul 29, 2020 at 11:44 pm | 4 comments | 1051 Views
ART SPACE
The Ballad of Andy and RockyThe Ballad of Andy and Rocky Uploaded: Jul 2, 2020 By Bill Carmel, MFA This blog entry memorializes the recent painting of a mural for the Lamorinda Arts...
Original post made by John A. Barry and Bill Carmel on Jul. 11, 2020Last comment by Elizabeth Hopkins-Kurz, on Jul 28, 2020 at 10:33 am | 7 comments | 743 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Covid and Grief; ResilienceWith nearly a 150,000 people having died in the US from Covid-19 and many, many more around the world, there are millions of people grieving the death of a loved...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 24, 2020There are no comments yet. 0 Views
TIM TALK
Let's get elementary students back in schoolGov. Gavin Newsom imposed a state decree on local school districts last Friday when he declared that any county on the state’s watch list could not re-open...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 21, 2020Last comment by Chris, on Jul 24, 2020 at 6:19 am | 67 comments | 2388 Views
TIM TALK
Driving your car is the official recommendation--so much for transitThe KTVU Morning News showed a telling picture early Friday morning. There was a 15-minute backup at the Bay Bridge—on a July Friday within a week of July 4th....
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 14, 2020Last comment by Kevin Please, on Jul 21, 2020 at 7:12 pm | 17 comments | 1843 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: I Hear Your WordsSome years ago I went to Costa Mesa, CA to The Compassionate Friends International Conference to give a talk: Thriving as a Couple After your Child Dies. While passing...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 17, 2020Last comment by Mr. Julius, on Jul 20, 2020 at 1:37 pm | 1 comment | 3256 Views
TIM TALK
Tri-Valley city leaders stood up for business and residentsWhen Alameda County blindsided business owners and residents alike at 9:12 last Friday night, it was great to see Tri-Valley officials do the right thing. County...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 16, 2020Last comment by Jake Waters, on Jul 19, 2020 at 8:53 am | 6 comments | 1581 Views
TIM TALK
A conservative Black scholar's view on Race in AmericaHoover Institution Senior Fellow Shelby Steele minces no words when he describes the current Black Lives Matter and other racial protests—they are a “distraction&rdquo...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 9, 2020Last comment by DKHSK, on Jul 17, 2020 at 11:30 am | 31 comments | 5816 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: I Hear Your WordsSome years ago I went to Costa Mesa, CA to The Compassionate Friends International Conference to give a talk: Thriving as a Couple After your Child Dies. While passing...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 17, 2020There are no comments yet. 0 Views
TIM TALK
Some good news amid JCPenney bankruptcyThe COVID-19 pandemic certainly has accelerated trends that already were developing in the retail business. Amazon’s business has soared as homebound people...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 7, 2020Last comment by DKHSK, on Jul 10, 2020 at 1:30 pm | 2 comments | 3911 Views
TIM TALK
Re-thinking my view on white privilege and structural racismI have a confession. Over the past few weeks, I have come to realize just how big my blindspot was when it comes to the lives of Black people, particularly Black...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 2, 2020Last comment by Karl, on Jul 7, 2020 at 3:10 pm | 12 comments | 3340 Views
TIM TALK
San Ramon project receives green seal of approvalIt’s notable that the San Francisco-based Greenbelt Alliance has found a project in the Tri-Valley that it favors. It’s been battling against what...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 30, 2020Last comment by JD, on Jul 5, 2020 at 8:03 am | 2 comments | 2136 Views
ART SPACE
Visual Games During Shelter-in-PlaceBy Bill Carmel, MFA During this time of shelter-in-place, keeping busy in healthy and creative ways challenges even the cheeriest of personalities. Artists...
Original post made by John A. Barry and Bill Carmel on Apr. 7, 2020Last comment by John A. Barry and Bill Carmel, on Jul 2, 2020 at 7:13 am | 5 comments | 1593 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Pride Month / "Trans New York"In the midst of COVID-19 being politicized instead of being an international health issue, and the importance of BLM, June is Pride Month. I received a copy of...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 26, 2020Last comment by mv-voice.com, on Jun 30, 2020 at 2:02 pm | 2 comments | 4460 Views
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Solving a big problem in the basement on 2nd Street in Livermore
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Couples: Are you Committed to your Vows or Dysfunction?
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