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TIM TALK

The big budget gamble

The budget machinations in Sacramento apparently will wind up this week with Legislative Democrats and Gov. Brown making a huge bet on voters approving the governor's...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 26, 2012
There are no comments yet. 14949 Views

TIM TALK

Hacienda Busines Park overdue for redevelopment

Pleasanton still boasts an enviable location for many businesses, but the city's premier business park is in real need of a makeover. That's been stalled...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 21, 2012
Last comment by franco, on Jun 22, 2012 at 3:40 pm | 1 comment | 14396 Views

TIM TALK

Remembering the good times of newspapers

News people from what can now be regarded as the golden age of newspapering in the Tri-Valley gathered last Saturday for a reunion. Most had worked for...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 19, 2012
Last comment by Neighbor John, on Jun 20, 2012 at 12:37 am | 2 comments | 17201 Views

TIM TALK

Many initiatives are headed for November ballot

Last week's June primary ballot was notable for its paucity of initiatives—there were only two. One received overwhelming support to change term limits so...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 14, 2012
There are no comments yet. 895 Views

TIM TALK

Many initiatives are headed for November ballot

Last week's June primary ballot was notable for its paucity of initiatives—there were only two. One received overwhelming support to change term limits so...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 14, 2012
There are no comments yet. 13669 Views

DOING COLLEGE

Be Yourself When You Write College Essays

A Reader Writes: Dear Dr. LaScala, Our family reads your articles all the time. There is so much written about the college essay, we would like your thoughts...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 12, 2012
There are no comments yet. 11719 Views

TIM TALK

Closed door bullet train deals

In a maneuver that is arrogant and desperate, Gov. Jerry Brown and supporters of the bullet train will try to tie judges' hands if they find in favor of opponents...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 12, 2012
There are no comments yet. 15904 Views

TIM TALK

Looked for heated November campaign in the 15th

Look forward to quite an election this fall in Alameda County when the venerable Rep. Pete Stark faces a spirited challenge from 31-year-old Eric Swalwell of Dublin...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 7, 2012
Last comment by liberalism is a disease, on Jun 10, 2012 at 9:42 am | 2 comments | 15747 Views

TIM TALK

News and notes

As Election Day dawns, the intensity of the various campaigns peaks and the auto-dial calls accelerate. Hurray for answering machines. Another sign of the...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 5, 2012
Last comment by cy, on Jun 5, 2012 at 10:01 pm | 5 comments | 37366 Views

TIM TALK

Fulfilling an African prophecy

When God called me to Africa to serve in 2005, I had no clue about the experiences that were to come. After spending a 10-day mission trip in the tiny kingdom...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 31, 2012
There are no comments yet. 15855 Views

TIM TALK

Green is keeping his options open

You've got to give Union City Mayor Mark Green credit for covering his bets. Green is one of five candidates running for the 20th Assembly District. Judging...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 24, 2012
Last comment by Leftist Activist, on May 26, 2012 at 11:27 pm | 5 comments | 19111 Views

TIM TALK

Change the council policy

City Councilman Matt Sullivan's pulled few punches in his frank opinion in the most recent prior edition of the Pleasanton Weekly. The councilman has a unique...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 22, 2012
There are no comments yet. 15419 Views

TIM TALK

What's missing in the budget discussions

A couple of key elements were submerged in the governor's budget revision that was released this week. No. 1: Revenues are up and up by a significant $4.6...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 17, 2012
There are no comments yet. 14690 Views

TIM TALK

Budget bet misses again in Sacramento

Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday released his revised budget proposal. In a word, it was ugly. The bet the Legislature and governor made on greatly increasing...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 15, 2012
There are no comments yet. 15016 Views

DOING COLLEGE

The Top 10 Factors that Get You into College

The single, most common question I hear as a college advisor is some version of the question "What does it take to get into a selective college?" Here are my selections...

Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 14, 2012
There are no comments yet. 12063 Views

TIM TALK

Examining some telling numbers

LET'S LOOK at some numbers today. California Controller John Chiang released this week his update on state finances after the April tax collection. In a word,...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 10, 2012
There are no comments yet. 15140 Views

TIM TALK

Newspapers say no to Pete

With the June election less than a month away and absentee ballots in the mail, campaigns are cranking up. For 20-term (yes, that's right, 40 years) Congressman...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 8, 2012
Last comment by SteveP, on May 8, 2012 at 8:34 am | 1 comment | 15739 Views

TIM TALK

Pete Stark--the mouth that keeps roaring

U.S. Rep. Pete Stark has a well-earned reputation for shooting off his mouth, one that he's continued to build. His primary campaign against challenger...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 3, 2012
Last comment by SteveP, on May 3, 2012 at 10:28 pm | 3 comments | 15572 Views

TIM TALK

The new primary dynamic

The open primary that is just about five weeks away has created a new dynamic. The new approach means that all voters will receive the same ballot and can...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 1, 2012
Last comment by PartyParty, on May 1, 2012 at 9:58 pm | 4 comments | 20492 Views

TIM TALK

Wise move to cancel meeting

So much for the annual meeting between the City Council and the School Board. The scheduled meeting this week was abruptly cancelled when the schools superintendent...

Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 26, 2012
There are no comments yet. 15032 Views

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The budget machinations in Sacramento apparently will wind up this week with Legislative Democrats and Gov. Brown making a huge bet on voters approving the governor's...

Pleasanton still boasts an enviable location for many businesses, but the city's premier business park is in real need of a makeover. That's been stalled...

News people from what can now be regarded as the golden age of newspapering in the Tri-Valley gathered last Saturday for a reunion. Most had worked for...

Last week's June primary ballot was notable for its paucity of initiatives—there were only two. One received overwhelming support to change term limits so...

Last week's June primary ballot was notable for its paucity of initiatives—there were only two. One received overwhelming support to change term limits so...

A Reader Writes: Dear Dr. LaScala, Our family reads your articles all the time. There is so much written about the college essay, we would like your thoughts...

In a maneuver that is arrogant and desperate, Gov. Jerry Brown and supporters of the bullet train will try to tie judges' hands if they find in favor of opponents...

Look forward to quite an election this fall in Alameda County when the venerable Rep. Pete Stark faces a spirited challenge from 31-year-old Eric Swalwell of Dublin...

As Election Day dawns, the intensity of the various campaigns peaks and the auto-dial calls accelerate. Hurray for answering machines. Another sign of the...

When God called me to Africa to serve in 2005, I had no clue about the experiences that were to come. After spending a 10-day mission trip in the tiny kingdom...

You've got to give Union City Mayor Mark Green credit for covering his bets. Green is one of five candidates running for the 20th Assembly District. Judging...

City Councilman Matt Sullivan's pulled few punches in his frank opinion in the most recent prior edition of the Pleasanton Weekly. The councilman has a unique...

A couple of key elements were submerged in the governor's budget revision that was released this week. No. 1: Revenues are up and up by a significant $4.6...

Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday released his revised budget proposal. In a word, it was ugly. The bet the Legislature and governor made on greatly increasing...

The single, most common question I hear as a college advisor is some version of the question "What does it take to get into a selective college?" Here are my selections...

LET'S LOOK at some numbers today. California Controller John Chiang released this week his update on state finances after the April tax collection. In a word,...

With the June election less than a month away and absentee ballots in the mail, campaigns are cranking up. For 20-term (yes, that's right, 40 years) Congressman...

U.S. Rep. Pete Stark has a well-earned reputation for shooting off his mouth, one that he's continued to build. His primary campaign against challenger...

The open primary that is just about five weeks away has created a new dynamic. The new approach means that all voters will receive the same ballot and can...

So much for the annual meeting between the City Council and the School Board. The scheduled meeting this week was abruptly cancelled when the schools superintendent...

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