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NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Rekindling my love for Indian moviesI recently watched the uber popular Telegu film RRR and it was one of the most entertaining experiences I’ve had all year. Director S.S. Rajamouli’s...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Aug. 10, 2022Last comment by Enrique, 9 hours ago | 2 comments | 671 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“To get the full value of joy . . .. . . you must have someone to divide it with.” - Mark Twain Who do you divide joy with? Today has been a rich day, dividing joy with my husband and two...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 11, 2022There are no comments yet. 647 Views
TIM TALK
City Council to consider process for redeveloping Stoneridge mall areaEven pre-pandemic, it’s been clear that the economic viability of Stoneridge Shopping Center has shifted. The city was tracking declining sales tax revenues before...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 11, 2022There are no comments yet. 514 Views
TIM TALK
Three recent decisions involved major Tri-Valley companiesTwo Monday afternoon update newsletters demonstrated just how the economy and changes reach our backyard here in Pleasanton. One story in the San Francisco Business...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 9, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Aug 10, 2022 at 12:32 pm | 3 comments | 1170 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Try this for healthier, more drought-resistant plantsA couple of weeks ago I was talking with a local landscaper. At one point I asked about mixing organic amendment into the soil. “Oh no,” she replied,...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jul. 31, 2022Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Aug 7, 2022 at 9:28 am | 7 comments | 5088 Views
AROUND THE VALLEY
Gun violence shatters sense of safetyThe sense of safety is as fragile as glass. I realized this when I made a trip to Stoneridge Mall recently, by myself, at dusk. As I parked, I thought of all...
Original post made by Gina Channell Wilcox on Aug. 4, 2022Last comment by pleasantonweekly.com, on Aug 6, 2022 at 8:29 pm | 21 comments | 2190 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
What it takes to become a teacherI recently hung out with a family friend that I’ve known forever. We both grew up together as kids in Fremont and our families would spend holidays together every...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Aug. 3, 2022Last comment by anusree, on Aug 5, 2022 at 12:57 am | 1 comment | 1142 Views
TIM TALK
Two measures to re-invigorate Livermore Valley wine country headed to November ballotFor decades people opposed to residential growth in the Tri-Valley tried to restrict development by limiting and controlling basic infrastructure. That’s...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 4, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Aug 4, 2022 at 1:45 pm | 1 comment | 1361 Views
TIM TALK
State open meeting act requires update after Dublin school trustees' actionsWhen the legal counsel for the Dublin school district decided that three members did not violate the state’s open meeting act during discussion of new election...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 2, 2022Last comment by Joe V, on Aug 4, 2022 at 12:37 pm | 1 comment | 1120 Views
AROUND THE VALLEY
Gun violence shatters sense of safetyThe sense of safety is as fragile as glass. I realized this when I made a trip to Stoneridge Mall recently, by myself, at dusk. As I parked, I thought of all...
Original post made by Gina Channell Wilcox on Aug. 4, 2022There are no comments yet. 0 Views
TIM TALK
Legislature moving ahead to add recycling fee to wine and spiritsThe Legislature returns to Sacramento next week for the final month of the session. Among the bills on the agenda is SB 1013 carried by Senate leader Toni Atkins...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 28, 2022Last comment by Ndna Jnz, on Aug 1, 2022 at 1:41 pm | 7 comments | 1969 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
The Emissions Intensity of California's Electricity GridSometimes California’s electricity is powered almost entirely by gas turbines. Below is an example from January 12 of this year at 6 pm, when there was little...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jul. 24, 2022Last comment by BobB, on Jul 31, 2022 at 5:52 pm | 22 comments | 6693 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Passion (fruit)These are passion fruit flowers. They generally bloom for a day, and I haven't seen them this close to one another before. It feels like an amazing visual representation...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 30, 2022There are no comments yet. 2573 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Driving from St. Louis to Chicago with my brotherLast week I flew to St. Louis to help my brother move to Chicago. Earlier this year he got into medical school at Loyola which was quite unfortunate for me. It solidified...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Jul. 27, 2022Last comment by Joe V, on Jul 28, 2022 at 5:56 pm | 2 comments | 1346 Views
TIM TALK
Times change and so do benefit packages for teachersWhat once was a big financial win for Pleasanton teachers has become a liability. Back in the late 1980s when voters approved the Pleasanton and Dublin school districts...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 2, 2022Last comment by Janet, on Jul 28, 2022 at 4:01 am | 4 comments | 2147 Views
TIM TALK
What an unusual market for carsThis week we bought out the lease on our 2019 Honda Accord. We were in-and-out of Dublin Honda a couple of times and were struck by just how empty the vast parking...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 26, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on Jul 26, 2022 at 6:06 pm | 2 comments | 1516 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I Think This Photo Says it All!Hello Readers. I'm in moving chaos, and will get back to writing for you soon.
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Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 21, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, on Jul 23, 2022 at 4:44 pm | 1 comment | 3384 Views
TIM TALK
NFL coach Greg Olson shares how it is in the NFL with Jon GrudenFootball fans and ESP\N are counting down the days until the National Football League opens it season in September. For pro coaches, who work 12-hour-plus days,...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 21, 2022Last comment by D, on Jul 22, 2022 at 7:47 am | 2 comments | 1398 Views
TIM TALK
Robots Stony and Robby saving thousands of steps for serversResidents of Stoneridge Creek in Pleasanton have been served since October by robots in their dining room. Zachary Ziegler, the director of food and beverage at...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 19, 2022Last comment by Pat Trisham, on Jul 19, 2022 at 3:39 pm | 1 comment | 1306 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Palo Alto is #1! (in water costs)Are water rates in Palo Alto high? You bet. It’s not just that we charge a lot. Our tiers are also very steep. As a result, tree-friendly Palo Alto charges...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jul. 17, 2022Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jul 18, 2022 at 4:15 pm | 7 comments | 5712 Views
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Gun violence shatters sense of safety
By Gina Channell Wilcox | 21 comments | 2,190 views
Two measures to re-invigorate Livermore Valley wine country headed to November ballot
By Tim Hunt | 1 comment | 1,361 views
Rekindling my love for Indian movies
By Monith Ilavarasan | 2 comments | 671 views
“To get the full value of joy . . .
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 647 views
