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TIM TALK
Combining a recall effort with a council campaign?Backers of the two recalls efforts in Dublin are in the final stretch of gathering signagtures, targeting early July to submit the petitions to the county registrar’s...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 19, 2018There are no comments yet. 130 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: “True love is a decision between the head and the heart . . .. . . Not just one or the other.” - Ines Johns I saw this in a novel I’m reading. I like it because we don’t live in the world completely...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 13, 2018Last comment by the_punnisher, 19 hours ago | 1 comment | 1067 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: "A successful marriage is an edifice that must be rebuilt every day."- Andre Maurois I’m not sure that a marriage needs to be rebuilt every day, but it does need to be built every day. Are you thinking, “I don’t...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 8, 2018Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jun 18, 2018 at 11:57 am | 7 comments | 1625 Views
TIM TALK
Some election thoughtsIn the race for the 15th Congressional District, incumbent Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) cruised to an easy spot in the November run-off with 69 percent of the votes...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 14, 2018Last comment by DKHSK, on Jun 15, 2018 at 10:58 am | 3 comments | 591 Views
ART SPACE
Magritte at the SFMOMA: Enigma, Conundrum, ParadoxA review by Bill Carmel, MFA The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art presents an extensive exhibition titled René Magritte: ==I The Fifth Season,...
Original post made by John A. Barry and Bill Carmel on Jun. 6, 2018Last comment by Arlene, on Jun 13, 2018 at 8:54 pm | 8 comments | 295 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: Say Nice Things Behind Your Partner’s BackSaying nice things about your beloved behind his/her back is another way of putting positive energy into your relationship. You can even tell her you did so, and...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 1, 2018Last comment by JLN, on Jun 7, 2018 at 1:02 pm | 2 comments | 1594 Views
TIM TALK
Denied BART extension may speed up rail progressFive BART directors thumbed their collective noses at residents of Livermore last week when they voted not to move forward with the rail extension to Isabel Avenue...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 5, 2018Last comment by Doug Miller, on Jun 6, 2018 at 9:02 pm | 1 comment | 757 Views
TIM TALK
Civic center site key to fresh downtown planDowntown Pleasanton continues to evolve with restaurants expanding onto streets beyond Main Street and a task force and city planners updating the specific plan...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 31, 2018Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jun 6, 2018 at 11:18 am | 1 comment | 595 Views
TIM TALK
Dublin mayor suggests asking voters on IkeaWith citizens gathering recall signatures and an election looming in November, Dublin Mayor David Haubert had an interesting suggestion for his colleagues when they...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 8, 2018Last comment by MatthewWhite23, on Jun 6, 2018 at 7:33 am | 5 comments | 911 Views
TIM TALK
Army association plays key role for active duty soldiersWhen Johnathan Woodman returned home to Livermore in November 2017 after nine years of active duty in the Air Force, he faced tough times. He and his wife, Kayla,...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 29, 2018Last comment by Joy Montgomery, on Jun 2, 2018 at 1:19 pm | 5 comments | 598 Views
TIM TALK
Good news for this week of good newsDuring Holy Week, the timing is right to share a couple of stories. One of the great privileges of my life was to serve as the founding board chairman of Heart...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 29, 2018Last comment by Kellyleona, on Jun 1, 2018 at 10:53 pm | 5 comments | 919 Views
TIM TALK
Harding Park honors one of Pleasanton's bestOne of Pleasanton’s finest citizens was fittingly honored Tuesday when Harding Park opened in Hacienda Business Park. The 35th neighborhood park, next to...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 22, 2018Last comment by Robert, on May 28, 2018 at 10:03 pm | 2 comments | 720 Views
TIM TALK
The non-politicians take on a true polTwo non-politicians are running for the 15th Congressional district seat currently held by politician Eric Swalwell, D-Dublin. The challengers, Rudy Peters of Livermore...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 24, 2018Last comment by Roz Rogoff, on May 24, 2018 at 9:16 pm | 3 comments | 584 Views
TIM TALK
Castlewood may consider selling Valley course for developmentMembers of the Castlewood Country Club are facing some difficult decisions this summer. The iconic club, which features two 18-hole golf courses, has been under...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 15, 2018Last comment by wings io, on May 22, 2018 at 9:50 am | 7 comments | 872 Views
TIM TALK
Dublin agencies find creative partnership for new school siteThe Dublin City Council has partnered with the Dublin school district to start to address school overcrowding on the eastside of the city. Rapidly changing demographics...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 17, 2018Last comment by Unhappy Parent, on May 20, 2018 at 1:47 pm | 2 comments | 715 Views
ART SPACE
Sublime SeasA Review by Bill Carmel, MFA SFMOMA is host to an exhibit titled Sublime Seas that features a video installation Vertigo Seas by John Akomfrah;...
Original post made by John A. Barry and Bill Carmel on Apr. 16, 2018Last comment by Cholo, on May 19, 2018 at 11:14 am | 7 comments | 600 Views
TIM TALK
Affordable housing spotlighted in the Tri-Valley this weekThe Tri-Valley will be spotlight for its affordable housing progress this week as the East Bay celebrates affordable housing week. Kottinger Gardens will be formally...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 15, 2018Last comment by Cholo, on May 15, 2018 at 10:45 am | 1 comment | 428 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: 1st Date --> Marriage or Not Date at AllI met a wonderful couple with a young baby this week. She told me that on their first date she told him that this was either leading to marriage or it wasn’t...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 26, 2018Last comment by joepumper, on May 14, 2018 at 8:43 pm | 1 comment | 2575 Views
TIM TALK
Anniversaries for historic wineries and showcase Wente courseWith Wente Vineyards and Concannon Vineyards both celebrating their 135th anniversaries this year, I sat down with Phil Wente to discuss the state of the Livermore...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 10, 2018There are no comments yet. 638 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Thinking Premed? What You Should Be Thinking AboutOne of my specialty areas is graduate and professional school admissions and I work with many high school and college students who are hoping to one day attend medical,...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 16, 2018Last comment by buyassignmentservice, on May 10, 2018 at 12:24 am | 2 comments | 1198 Views
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Couples: “True love is a decision between the head and the heart . . .
By Chandrama Anderson | 1 comment | 1,067 views
Some election thoughts
By Tim Hunt | 3 comments | 591 views
Nominations due by Sept. 17
DanvilleSanRamon.com and Pleasanton Weekly 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.
