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TIM TALK
Regulators decree with no idea how to implement their ordersThe California Air Resources board just demonstrated again how dangerous it can be to give single-focus agencies sweeping power. Think what we’ve learned...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 25, 2021Last comment by Nella Vasi, on Jun 2, 2021 at 1:49 am | 14 comments | 3047 Views
TIM TALK
10x Genomics tool headed into spacePleasanton-based 10x Genomics is on quite a run and it will get even more interesting over the next couple of years. Axiom Space announced last week that its second...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 1, 2021There are no comments yet. 3066 Views
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
Crocks on FoxThe cancel culture meets media manipulation. Stop me before I alliterate again (too late). I swore I wasn’t going to write about this culture ‘crisis’...
Original post made by Tom Cushing on Mar. 15, 2021Last comment by Tom Cushing, on May 31, 2021 at 6:18 am | 36 comments | 5099 Views
TIM TALK
Miracle Friends partners with Goodness VillageFor nearly a year, I have been volunteering with Miracle Friends, a pandemic-driven initiative of San Francisco-based Miracle Messages. The organization is led...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 27, 2021There are no comments yet. 2178 Views
TIM TALK
An iconic Pleasanton retailer calling it quitsWhen the letter from Christesen’s Western Wear arrived addressed to my late mother, my curiosity was piqued. I opened it to learn that the story will have its...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 20, 2021Last comment by Gail, on May 21, 2021 at 7:59 am | 4 comments | 5930 Views
TIM TALK
The rubber starting to hit the road about housing in PleasantonThis evening’s Pleasanton City Council meeting includes two key items related to housing in the city. The council, after two long working sessions, is expected...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 18, 2021Last comment by DKHSK, on May 19, 2021 at 10:20 pm | 9 comments | 6333 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Stay and Play – and Work – in Carmel-by-the-SeaMy husband and I, with our adored Papillon, Bixby (yes, named after Bixby Bridge), were hosted by Hofsas House in Carmel. We had an amazing getaway, especially after...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 14, 2021Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on May 17, 2021 at 9:01 pm | 2 comments | 7884 Views
TIM TALK
Highlighting the Tri-Valley's diversityLast Thursday at noon two events offered proof to just how diverse the Tri-Valley area has become over the last decade. Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert,...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 13, 2021Last comment by DKHSK, on May 17, 2021 at 6:50 pm | 11 comments | 2438 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Stay and Play – and Work – in Carmel-by-the-SeaMy husband and I, with our adored Papillon, Bixby (yes, named after Bixby Bridge), were hosted by Hofsas House in Carmel. We had an amazing getaway, especially after...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 14, 2021There are no comments yet. 0 Views
TIM TALK
Brave and Valley Christian Center marryPastors Roger Valci and Daren Laws have become good friends since Laws moved here eight years ago to lead Brave Church in San Ramon. Brave, called Church in the...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 11, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, on May 11, 2021 at 1:04 pm | 1 comment | 3562 Views
TIM TALK
Thinking through Taiwan and China with Hoover fellowsIf you watched 60 Minutes Sunday night you probably learned some key information about why Taiwan is a critical ally for the United States. The report, featuring...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 6, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on May 9, 2021 at 7:49 am | 3 comments | 2059 Views
TIM TALK
Impressive group of Dreammakers and RisktakersThe Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group will celebrate its 10th group of Dreammakers and Risktakers with a virtual ceremony at noon Thursday. The honorees are...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 4, 2021There are no comments yet. 0 Views
TIM TALK
Red flags raised about school district race consultantI must confess warning bells went off when I read about the Pleasanton school district decision to contract with a consultant to “identify and address equity gaps...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 29, 2021Last comment by Rosie, on May 4, 2021 at 9:36 am | 20 comments | 2864 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples and premarital: "How Can We Be Happy Again?"Dear Chandrama, How can we be happy again? I try to argue with him to get him to respond, and he goes further and further away, including long hours at work,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 29, 2021Last comment by DP, on May 1, 2021 at 3:10 pm | 1 comment | 4270 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"I" Statements that are Actually "You" StatementsNo, that's not a typo. I hear these a lot when I encourage partners to use "I statements" or to share how s/he is feeling. Here are examples of what to...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 23, 2021Last comment by McMadilyn, on Apr 29, 2021 at 4:45 am | 5 comments | 5164 Views
TIM TALK
Another innovative Tri-Valley firm lands angel fundingThe innovative companies that are being birthed here in the Tri-Valley continue to fascinate me. One of the latest is illumy, based in San Ramon. Its cloud-based...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 13, 2021Last comment by McMadilyn, on Apr 28, 2021 at 5:17 am | 2 comments | 2099 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"What Did You Do?"On a recent warm afternoon, I noticed a man riding his bike with a huge mixed bouquet of flowers in his basket. I watched as he turns north from Willow onto Middlefield,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 16, 2021Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Apr 27, 2021 at 7:27 pm | 4 comments | 4805 Views
TIM TALK
Big news for Unchained Labs in PleasantonPleasanton-based Unchained Labs broke major news Monday when it announced it had been acquired by The Carlyle Group for $435 million. Carlyle partnered with Unchained...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 27, 2021There are no comments yet. 1806 Views
TIM TALK
Campaign spending limits coming to PleasantonThe Pleasanton City Council majority is wasting little time in trying to put its stamp on the city. Their latest move is moving to establish campaign contribution...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 15, 2021Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Apr 20, 2021 at 1:04 pm | 6 comments | 1708 Views
TIM TALK
Smart pivot by fairgrounds leadershipCongrats to the Alameda County fairgrounds leadership for innovative pivots required by the Covid-19 virus. The fair was cancelled last June when state mandates...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 20, 2021Last comment by Lahommed, on Apr 20, 2021 at 9:48 am | 1 comment | 1625 Views
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