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ART SPACE
Don’t Get Cute with Me1. attractive, especially in a dainty way; pleasingly pretty 2. appealing and delightful; charming 3. affectedly or mincingly pretty or clever; precious 4. mentally...
Original post made by John A. Barry on Jul. 22, 2017Last comment by Jan Hersh, 7 hours ago | 1 comment | 82 Views
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
The Meetings That Nobody’s Talking AboutPredictably, the West Wing’s walls are steadily crumbling under the crush of lies intended to sustain them, and Americans are transfixed by each new revelation*....
Original post made by Tom Cushing on Jul. 12, 2017Last comment by I wonder....., on Jul 20, 2017 at 6:25 pm | 62 comments | 1387 Views
TIM TALK
Tri-Valley cities rank high in pollSan Ramon Mayor Bill Clarkson touted a recent report by the web site “smartasset” that ranked San Ramon as the best city to live in in California. The study...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 20, 2017There are no comments yet. 428 Views
THE OBSERVER
MovingThis blog is about me moving, but in two different ways. The first way is moving out of my house and into a Senior Living apartment. So far this is mostly in the...
Original post made by Roz Rogoff on Apr. 17, 2016Last comment by Kevin Kruse, on Jul 19, 2017 at 6:55 am | 11 comments | 4274 Views
TIM TALK
A different perspective on Spotorno Ranch developmentAfter my recent column on the development proposal for the Spotorno Ranch near the Callippe Preserve Golf Course, I had the opportunity visit with a couple of people. Speaking...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 18, 2017Last comment by Richard, on Jul 19, 2017 at 1:24 am | 1 comment | 338 Views
ART SPACE
Material MattersBy Bill Carmel Consumerism is a capital experience. People shop all over the world and purchase items needed to keep body, mind, and spirit alive. The stuff...
Original post made by John A. Barry on May. 23, 2017Last comment by Cholo, on Jul 18, 2017 at 10:16 am | 3 comments | 708 Views
TIM TALK
A great Leap Day idea moves forwardIt is remarkable to witness the progress of Sunflower Hill has made toward its goal of providing long-term housing solutions for adults with special needs. Swapping...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 14, 2017Last comment by tomhenson, on Jul 18, 2017 at 8:33 am | 4 comments | 2259 Views
TIM TALK
Twin tunnels plan in Delta is critical to Livermore Valley customersThe East Bay Times coverage this month of the governor’s plan for twin tunnels under the Delta to convey water to user south of the Delta completely missed the...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 13, 2017Last comment by Francisco79, on Jul 18, 2017 at 5:01 am | 1 comment | 1355 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Jump Start The College Admission EssayDear Dr. LaScala, We enjoy reading your column. We are the parents of twin girls who will be seniors in high school this fall and both plan to apply to the UC...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 26, 2011Last comment by https://www.hot-essay.com/buy-university-essays-online, on Jul 17, 2017 at 1:22 am | 11 comments | 7453 Views
TIM TALK
Baker's bipartisan bill to push BART-ACE connection is moving aheadMomentum is building in the Legislature for a bill co-authored by Assemblywoman Catharine Baker (R-Dublin) that would formally establish a Tri-Valley-San Joaquin...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 29, 2017Last comment by Daniel Brenner, on Jul 14, 2017 at 10:22 pm | 5 comments | 1214 Views
TIM TALK
Supreme Court stands up for First AmendmentGood news for those of us who believe the First Amendment is critical to our Republic. The Supreme Court, in a rare unanimous decision, tossed out a 70-year-old...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 27, 2017Last comment by jenifer, on Jul 14, 2017 at 10:07 pm | 4 comments | 548 Views
TIM TALK
A bad week for BART executivesIt’s been a bad couple of weeks for BART executives and directors. Last week, BART released results of its biannual survey that showed satisfaction with the...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 2, 2017Last comment by jenifer, on Jul 14, 2017 at 9:57 pm | 5 comments | 2376 Views
TIM TALK
Pleasanton Costco appears headed to crowded November ballotThere’s quite a tale of two big box stores developing in Dublin and Pleasanton. A Costco, slated for Johnson Drive in Pleasanton as part of the economic...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 23, 2016Last comment by manis21, on Jul 13, 2017 at 11:47 pm | 14 comments | 4606 Views
TIM TALK
Can Pleasanton school district afford another elementary school?Hurray for Pleasanton school trustee Mark Miller who asked his colleagues to investigate the costs associated with building another elementary school. The district...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 6, 2017Last comment by Joseph190, on Jul 12, 2017 at 11:40 pm | 7 comments | 1081 Views
TIM TALK
Swalwell crosses the aisle to support Kate's law--UPDATEDJosh Richman, the communications director for Rep. Eric Swalwell, reached out to me to point out that this was the first time Kate's law came to a vote. In the prior...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 11, 2017Last comment by DKHSK, on Jul 12, 2017 at 3:18 pm | 10 comments | 556 Views
TIM TALK
Reflecting on 2016 in PleasantonAs the New Year dawns, it’s a time for reflection about 2016. Sadly, the Pleasanton school district, which had achieved some stability under the interim...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 27, 2016Last comment by Joseph190, on Jul 12, 2017 at 4:37 am | 2 comments | 3045 Views
THE OBSERVER
Monday is Wash DayI finally tried out my new rainwater laundry system today. The barrels were about 15% full from the last two or three rains. The electric point-of-use tankless water...
Original post made by Roz Rogoff on Dec. 7, 2009Last comment by Moody, on Jul 10, 2017 at 9:37 pm | 7 comments | 6259 Views
TIM TALK
Celebrate July 4th by remembering our forefathers and their declarationHappy Fourth of July. I hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday with family and friends. Please take a moment to remember the meaning of the fireworks and holiday. In...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 3, 2017Last comment by Cholo, on Jul 6, 2017 at 10:12 am | 4 comments | 586 Views
THE OBSERVER
San Ramon City Council: Then and NowI scheduled a meeting on Thursday afternoon with Sabina Zafar, one of the two new candidates running for City Council. Right before the meeting my brother phoned...
Original post made by Roz Rogoff on Nov. 6, 2016Last comment by pebri, on Jul 4, 2017 at 6:36 pm | 18 comments | 5019 Views
TIM TALK
More craziness in SacramentoThe California Senate has rushed into uncharted waters with stunning and irresponsible haste last week. The Senate, on a largely party line vote, passed unprecedented...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 6, 2017Last comment by screen23, on Jul 4, 2017 at 8:02 am | 14 comments | 1199 Views
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Tri-Valley cities rank high in poll
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Don’t Get Cute with Me
By John A. Barry | 1 comment | 82 views
