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NOTES ON THE VALLEY
We need more doctorsA few weeks ago I helped my brother move to Chicago where he started medical school. Amongst the things my brother and I talked about on the trip was the U.S. healthcare...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Aug. 24, 2022Last comment by Raj Sri, on Aug 31, 2022 at 4:52 pm | 1 comment | 2551 Views
AROUND THE VALLEY
Tool to fight RHNA?At the end of the July 26 Pleasanton City Council meeting, there was a topic brought by Councilmember Julie Testa about the city joining a coalition of other municipalities...
Original post made by Gina Channell Wilcox on Aug. 29, 2022Last comment by Michael Austin , on Aug 30, 2022 at 6:05 pm | 4 comments | 3602 Views
TIM TALK
High-speed rail boondoggle continues to stagger forwardTaxpayers in California suffered through another dubious milestone this month when the board charged with constructing the high-speed rail approved environmental...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 30, 2022Last comment by paul, on Aug 30, 2022 at 12:15 pm | 1 comment | 2413 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
The curious case of the broken-not-broken gas meterEvery month I send Palo Alto Utilities a photo of my gas and electric meters and they bill me a few days later. (1) That has worked fine until this year. In...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 28, 2022Last comment by SRB, on Aug 30, 2022 at 11:54 am | 8 comments | 10900 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Living with a Heat Pump Water HeaterThis is going to be a pretty short blog post because it turns out it’s not all that interesting living with a heat pump water heater. It works, it’s...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 21, 2022Last comment by Sam Li, on Aug 30, 2022 at 3:48 am | 27 comments | 27506 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, 2022Last comment by Coral, on Aug 27, 2022 at 1:43 pm | 4 comments | 5565 Views
ART SPACE
EmigrésBy John A. Barry The careers of playwright Eugene O’Neill and visual artist Salvador Dalí intersected during the twentieth century. O’Neill’s...
Original post made by John A. Barry and Bill Carmel on Aug. 26, 2022There are no comments yet. 1981 Views
TIM TALK
President Biden tries to "buy" votes from young peoplePresident Joe Biden touted keeping a campaign promise Wednesday when he unilaterally declared that the federal government would forgive $10,000 to $20,000 of student...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 25, 2022Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Aug 26, 2022 at 9:52 am | 11 comments | 2954 Views
DOING COLLEGE
College Profile: Tell Me More About UC-BerkeleyMany schools are compared to Harvard, among them the University of California-Berkeley (UC-Berkeley), fondly known as “Cal.” The first institution of...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 26, 2022There are no comments yet. 3923 Views
AROUND THE VALLEY
Blackhawk’s ‘first lady’ leaves a lasting legacyPatricia “Pat” Behring, considered the “First Lady of Blackhawk,” leaves a legacy that stretches around the world and a void in the hearts...
Original post made by Gina Channell Wilcox on Aug. 19, 2022Last comment by Kelly Winslow, on Aug 24, 2022 at 10:40 am | 1 comment | 2885 Views
TIM TALK
Spinning the Livermore school bond issueWhen it comes to putting a spin on for voters, the Livermore school district leadership is rivaling the spinmeisters in the Biden White House. Similar to the Pleasanton...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 23, 2022Last comment by Livermore Taxpayer, on Aug 24, 2022 at 10:30 am | 3 comments | 2436 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Dear Chandrama, My wife thinks I am keeping secrets . . .. . . from her. I am just trying to protect her. I had a challenging upbringing; hers was protected. That innocence attracted me to her, plus she is smart and attractive...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 20, 2022Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Aug 23, 2022 at 5:23 pm | 2 comments | 8497 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
What to do if you get a noisy Rheem/Ruud heat pump water heaterOne of the reasons that people have favored the Rheem/Ruud heat pump water heaters is because they are quiet. Rated at a low 49 dB, you could install one in most...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on May. 22, 2022Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Aug 20, 2022 at 2:04 pm | 20 comments | 31950 Views
DOING COLLEGE
5 Things Communications Programs Can Do to Help You SucceedCareers in digital, print and broadcast journalism, advertising and public relations are among the most desired by college students. However, early success in these...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 19, 2022There are no comments yet. 3176 Views
TIM TALK
Zone 7 water needs new Delta conveyanceSixty years ago, the State Water Project opened and providing potable water to millions of Californians as well as surface water to San Joaquin Valley growers and...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 18, 2022There are no comments yet. 2263 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Finding ways to stay activeI recently went to go shoot some hoops at Fallon park with a few friends. Although none of us were ever on a high school or college basketball team, we had been...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Aug. 17, 2022There are no comments yet. 1972 Views
TIM TALK
Gov. Newsom tries to split the baby on nukes and electrical powerIt’s been interesting to watch His Highness Gov. Gavin Newsom try to dance on the head of a pin as he embraces and pushes full green policies while simultaneously...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 16, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Aug 16, 2022 at 10:16 am | 1 comment | 2326 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Advice for Incoming Seniors: Don't Kick Back and Relax This YearMost college-bound students wish that they could finish their most difficult courses as juniors and ease up a bit when they enter their senior year. After all, they...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 15, 2022There are no comments yet. 2161 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 Scott Denny, on Aug 13, 2022 at 2:17 pm | 8 comments | 13364 Views
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, on Aug 11, 2022 at 11:26 am | 2 comments | 2570 Views
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Bay Area to begin phasing out gas heaters this decade
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Home Again: Couples and Caregiving
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Tell Me More About University of California-San Diego (UCSD)
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The pile of bad City Council decisions keeps growing
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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.
