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COUPLE'S NET
Marriage Interview #17: They Renew Their Vows Every 5 Years
Summer didn’t believe in love. Her parents divorced when she was 16. Her dad yelled a lot. Mark believed in love. His parents were married for...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 5, 2023Last comment by Renata Mendez, 10 hours ago | 11 comments | 2122 Views
TIM TALK
Is San Francisco caught in a "death spiral"?This is a tough time to be either a business person or politician in San Francisco. It’s been well-publicized that the city has a huge budget problem and is...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 8, 2023Last comment by Jarod Taylor, 15 hours ago | 9 comments | 599 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Taking an electric car on a northern California road tripMy partner and I are in the market for a new car. The lure of an electric car is high with their much lower maintenance costs and not having to worry about gas prices....
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Jun. 8, 2023There are no comments yet. 824 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
How quickly will we electrify our homes?How quickly will we electrify our homes? This is an important question as we set emissions goals and formulate plans to achieve them. A few years ago, Palo Alto...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on May. 28, 2023Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jun 7, 2023 at 9:39 pm | 16 comments | 4156 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Some of the best jobs aroundI would love for my daughter to become an electrician or HVAC technician. There is a ton of work to be done, it is fulfilling work (especially if you care about...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Dec. 4, 2022Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jun 7, 2023 at 9:39 am | 6 comments | 10039 Views
COUPLE'S NET
It’s ‘International Being You’ Day
It’s good to be you, because everyone else is already taken! The world needs YOU, as you are (and yes, of course all of us have things to learn...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 22, 2023Last comment by Terri Gentry, on Jun 5, 2023 at 11:20 am | 36 comments | 3196 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Expanding access to Yosemite's wondersOne of the most awe inspiring treks I’ve been on in California is located in Yosemite National Park. The Mist trail is a seven-mile round trip which takes hikers...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on May. 24, 2023Last comment by Erin Miller, on Jun 3, 2023 at 8:11 am | 8 comments | 1626 Views
TIM TALK
Transgender controversy played out at Dublin High track meetThe national and international controversy about transgender athletes competing in women’s events reached into the Livermore Valley two weeks ago. The North...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 1, 2023Last comment by Gary Rhodes, on Jun 2, 2023 at 1:59 pm | 25 comments | 5297 Views
TIM TALK
How muddled are the Pleasanton council's prioritiesIt’s wisely said that your budget—whether household, business or government—reflects your priorities. The Pleasanton City Council has conducted budget...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 25, 2023Last comment by Lenora Prescott, on May 31, 2023 at 9:19 am | 7 comments | 1786 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC)What is Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC)? Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) is a program that guarantees students in the top 9% of their California...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 30, 2023There are no comments yet. 1176 Views
ART SPACE
The New Ekphrasis: Exhibition 2023By Bill Carmel Three creative nonprofit organizations—Lamorinda Arts Council, Lamorinda Arts Alliance, and California Writers Club, Mt. Diablo Branch—collaborat...
Original post made by John A. Barry and Bill Carmel on May. 24, 2023There are no comments yet. 534 Views
TIM TALK
Valley Link rail will be powered by hydrogenCome 2024 and 2025, the final plans for the Valley Link rail line should be set and construction should commence on the 42-mile rail line linking the Dublin-Pleasanton...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 18, 2023Last comment by Bill Rafferty, on May 24, 2023 at 11:00 am | 7 comments | 2139 Views
TRI-VALLEY FOODIST
Whereto for birthday celebrationsEvery year, I ponder how to celebrate my birthday. Some folks attend a special concert, see a show, or hike a new trail. My birthdays usually center around a fun...
Original post made by Deborah Grossman on May. 22, 2023There are no comments yet. 1510 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Be the Gift that your Partner gets to Open Every DayIn Addition to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day . . . I propose that everyday is wife/husband/significant other day. No, it doesn’t mean you have...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 14, 2023Last comment by Mavis Templeton, on May 22, 2023 at 8:13 am | 20 comments | 3336 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
A tale of sister citiesIn April, Pleasanton welcomed more than two dozen officials and community representatives from Tulancingo, Mexico. As Jeremy Walsh documented in a
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on May. 17, 2023Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on May 18, 2023 at 10:14 am | 1 comment | 1236 Views
TIM TALK
Much at stake beyond Oakland in school teachers' strikeThere’s plenty at stake in the Oakland teachers’ union strike against the district that is ongoing this week. As usual, students are being held hostage...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 11, 2023Last comment by James Reed, on May 14, 2023 at 8:29 am | 12 comments | 2747 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
What is the best type of irrigation?What is the best type of irrigation? If you ask three different people you may well get three different answers. But I expect a lot of you are wondering about...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Apr. 30, 2023Last comment by Seer, on May 10, 2023 at 8:26 am | 5 comments | 6898 Views
TIM TALK
Developer fees increase cost of housingIt’s been more than 50 years since California voters overwhelming passed Proposition 13 and locked in predictable property taxes at a time when they threatened...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 4, 2023Last comment by John B, on May 8, 2023 at 9:57 am | 3 comments | 1463 Views
TIM TALK
Looking through a foggy crystal ballPredicting the future is a risky game. For instance, what will federal government policy be come 2025—depends largely on who is in the White House and what...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 27, 2023Last comment by MichaelB, on May 3, 2023 at 1:34 pm | 7 comments | 1859 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Strawberry trails foreverThe lower trailhead of the Strawberry Canyon fire trail is easy to find. The road touches the south eastern edge of the Berkeley campus and then takes you through...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on May. 3, 2023There are no comments yet. 1207 Views
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Marriage Interview #17: They Renew Their Vows Every 5 Years
By Chandrama Anderson | 11 comments | 2,122 views
Taking an electric car on a northern California road trip
By Monith Ilavarasan | 0 comments | 824 views
Is San Francisco caught in a "death spiral"?
By Tim Hunt | 9 comments | 599 views
2023 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
