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TIM TALK
Pearl Harbor survivor still going strong at 102People plugging into Las Positas College’s Veteran’s Day observance had to be impressed by the keynote speaker, Pearl Harbor survivor Mickey Ganitch, He received...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 16, 2021Last comment by Carole+Lee+Manning, on Nov 17, 2021 at 9:22 am | 1 comment | 5101 Views
AROUND THE VALLEY
A seat at the tableThe quest to make nutritious food available to all public school students for free is a laudable idea, but some students say the school-provided food isn’t...
Original post made by Gina Channell Wilcox on May. 18, 2022Last comment by Michael Austin , on May 18, 2022 at 5:44 pm | 1 comment | 5101 Views
TIM TALK
Hacienda Business Park turns 40 this yearPleasanton started a dramatic change in the early 1980s that transformed a small residential community into a job and retail center. Leafing through the Chamber...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 12, 2022There are no comments yet. 5089 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 | 5073 Views
TIM TALK
What an unusual market for carsThis week we bought out the lease on our 2019 Honda Accord. We were in-and-out of Dublin Honda a couple of times and were struck by just how empty the vast parking...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 26, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on Jul 26, 2022 at 6:06 pm | 2 comments | 5053 Views
ASK THE VET
Hot spotsSpring is here and summer is just around the corner, so seasonal allergies are in full bloom! Along with allergies comes itching, scratching, and chewing -- which...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 5035 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. 4985 Views
TIM TALK
Students are struggling with mental health issuesThere’s not much that people across the political spectrum agree upon these days, but most people are acknowledging how difficult the lockdown and masks were...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 21, 2022Last comment by Kevin, on Apr 25, 2022 at 12:04 am | 1 comment | 4980 Views
ART SPACE
Symbolike June
Mid-June, and the surrounding hills are bathed in golden yellow/brown, with still a splash of color from wildflowers and patches of green that...
Original post made by John A. Barry on Jun. 11, 2016There are no comments yet. 4920 Views
TIM TALK
Pleasanton housing market slows dramaticallyIf you think the real estate market locally has slowed, you’re right. David Stark, the chief public affairs officer for the Bay East Association of Realtors,...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 15, 2022Last comment by DublinMike, on Sep 19, 2022 at 10:19 pm | 5 comments | 4913 Views
ART SPACE
Visual Games During Shelter-in-PlaceBy Bill Carmel, MFA During this time of shelter-in-place, keeping busy in healthy and creative ways challenges even the cheeriest of personalities. Artists...
Original post made by John A. Barry and Bill Carmel on Apr. 7, 2020Last comment by John A. Barry and Bill Carmel, on Jul 2, 2020 at 7:13 am | 5 comments | 4890 Views
TIM TALK
Recalling the ups and downs of ValleyCare's 60 yearsThe Weekly’s cover story last week celebrated the 60 years that ValleyCare Health System has served Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin. Reporter Julia Baum laid...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 21, 2021Last comment by Soila Galindo, on Jan 12, 2022 at 5:34 pm | 1 comment | 4883 Views
TIM TALK
Oakland police need support in crime-ridden cityThe riots and looting of the summer of 2020 have now turned into organized theft rings attacking luxury stores and mainline retailers alike. To see the video of...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 30, 2021Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Dec 3, 2021 at 9:50 am | 7 comments | 4881 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. 4878 Views
ART SPACE
Jazz and Abstraction
The jazz program at Peace Lutheran Church is one of the best deals in the area. On the first Sunday of seven months out of the year, you can catch,...
Original post made by John A. Barry and Bill Carmel on Jan. 10, 2018Last comment by Cholo, on Feb 13, 2018 at 2:30 pm | 9 comments | 4869 Views
TIM TALK
Making wise college choicesWhen John Jackson wants to get national college leaders’ attention, he will introduce himself as a Christian college president from Northern California. Chiropractors...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 31, 2022Last comment by Tracey C Jones, on Jun 1, 2022 at 9:09 am | 2 comments | 4859 Views
AROUND THE VALLEY
Strength in numbersOur region is unique in that the five communities that make up the Tri-Valley -- the cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and San Ramon and the town of Danville...
Original post made by Gina Channell Wilcox on Mar. 18, 2022Last comment by DublinMike, on Mar 19, 2022 at 10:31 am | 1 comment | 4859 Views
TIM TALK
McNerney hangs it up after eight termsOne-time Pleasanton resident Jerry McNerney announced he is retiring from Congress this week. McNerney won election in 2006, topping Republican incumbent Richard...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 20, 2022Last comment by RobertD., on Jan 21, 2022 at 6:20 pm | 14 comments | 4848 Views
TIM TALK
Gamechanging companies are committed to Tri-ValleyListening to the companies honored at the Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group’s 2022 Gamechangers Awards earlier this month, it’s notable how consistent their...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 24, 2022Last comment by Michael Austin , on Mar 26, 2022 at 8:00 am | 2 comments | 4825 Views
TIM TALK
Honoring two remarkable menFlags flew at half mast late last month in Pleasanton and Livermore to honor two remarkable men. The Pleasanton flag was lowered in honor of the legendary football...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 6, 2022Last comment by Peter MacDonald, on Jan 6, 2022 at 12:33 pm | 1 comment | 4818 Views
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