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TIM TALK
Timely action by the district attorneyAlameda County voters are fortunate that District Attorney Nancy O'Malley acted before the election to indict a candidate for auditor-controller (ballots have...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 27, 2014Last comment by AaronMat, on Sep 1, 2017 at 6:22 am | 2 comments | 17785 Views
TIM TALK
Sunol Valley golf courses to closeBad news last week for public course golfers with the announcement that the Sunol Valley Golf Club is closing after nearly 50 years. The 36-hole complex was...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 15, 2015Last comment by Medical Thesis Help, on Feb 1, 2016 at 9:10 pm | 7 comments | 17767 Views
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New turf grass for landscaping?Given the brown lawns that abound in Pleasanton, it was stunning Tuesday afternoon to see lots of fresh green turf being laid in front of what will be a...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 30, 2014Last comment by UdyRegan, on Aug 13, 2017 at 8:23 pm | 5 comments | 17753 Views
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A rare demolition in PleasantonSeeing buildings remodeled for different tenants has been common in Pleasanton for the last number of years, but seeing one torn down is unusual. That's the case...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 29, 2015Last comment by Urooshi, on Oct 3, 2016 at 10:39 pm | 5 comments | 17740 Views
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Intriguing plans for the Beyer Ranch in Livermore wine countryPleasanton vintner and commercial property owner Mike Callahan has been working for three years to give the growing Livermore Valley wine industry a major shot in...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 2, 2016There are no comments yet. 17720 Views
TIM TALK
Health care cost measure is a mess in LivermoreLivermore voters will face an initiative on the Nov. 6 ballot that simply should not be decided by voters. Measure U asks voters give the city the authority to...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 30, 2018Last comment by komal , on Nov 15, 2018 at 11:38 pm | 11 comments | 17705 Views
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Farewell to CandlestickLong-suffering 49er fans will celebrate a milestone Monday evening when San Francisco plays its final home game at Candlestick Park. The "Stick"...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 19, 2013Last comment by Mark, on Dec 23, 2013 at 3:37 pm | 1 comment | 17698 Views
TIM TALK
New Wheels routes to serve BART much betterSupervisor Nate Miley, who represents Pleasanton, and Mayor Jerry Thorne pulled together a transportation workshop a couple of weeks ago. I attended because of...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 12, 2016Last comment by Mark Collins, on Aug 29, 2016 at 12:06 am | 5 comments | 17621 Views
TIM TALK
The Pleasanton connection to Scottish golfOne of the more unusual golf stories I know features two Pleasanton residents who built and own a golf course in Scotland. Art Dunkley and Jim Tong went into a...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 21, 2013There are no comments yet. 17570 Views
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Snake story--beware of tall grassA Pleasanton friend learned this month to take the rattlesnake warning signs seriously. Playing at the Course at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, he topped his...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 21, 2014Last comment by Saint Andrew, on May 27, 2014 at 9:08 am | 2 comments | 17466 Views
TIM TALK
Happy New YearAll the best for a healthy and blessed 2015....
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 1, 2015Last comment by Charlespab, on Sep 1, 2017 at 5:18 am | 6 comments | 17410 Views
TIM TALK
A bad decision haunts East DublinEast Dublin parents and members of both the Dublin school board and the Dublin City Council are wrestling with the effects of a decision made more than a decade...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 10, 2016Last comment by Shane, on Sep 2, 2016 at 12:51 am | 20 comments | 17372 Views
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Trash board reaching for your walletIn case you haven't noticed, the StopWaste bureaucrats in Alameda County are working at picking your pocket again as they strive to stay in business. The...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 11, 2014Last comment by mooseturd, on Apr 25, 2017 at 6:16 pm | 3 comments | 17368 Views
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Fourth of July fireworks return to the county fairThe news differs for fireworks on the Fourth of July depending upon where you live. The San Ramon parks and recreation commission put a firm kibosh on the...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 25, 2014Last comment by Henry Knowles, on Oct 7, 2017 at 1:42 pm | 3 comments | 17328 Views
TIM TALK
Life lessons on the golf courseI had the privilege of attending the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am media day Tuesday and playing the Monterey Peninsula Country Club. Golfers—if you ever...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 19, 2012Last comment by LMAO, on Jan 22, 2012 at 8:57 pm | 2 comments | 17317 Views
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A different approach to candidates' forumsAmong the flood of letters to the editor in the papers have been a few discussing the Oct. 13 candidates’ forum (Tri-Valley @ a Crossroads) at the Firehouse...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 1, 2016Last comment by Tired of the Baloney , on Nov 3, 2016 at 4:51 pm | 12 comments | 17185 Views
TIM TALK
The end of a home-building eraCorporate purchases or takeovers are given in business, but it is a shame to see the end of Shapell Homes as a privately held, family owned business. It was announced...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 12, 2013There are no comments yet. 17096 Views
TIM TALK
A competitive race for mayor looms in DublinElection season will heat up on the local front this month as the August deadline to file to run approaches. Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne declared his candidacy...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 1, 2014There are no comments yet. 17069 Views
TIM TALK
Changing demographics in PleasantonPleasanton school trustees heard an interesting update on the ethnicity of the district schools from Kevin Johnson, the senior director of pupil services. Johnson’s...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Oct. 27, 2015Last comment by Mindy, on Nov 10, 2015 at 8:50 am | 19 comments | 17037 Views
TIM TALK
Project labor agreements are bad businessAs you prepare to vote next week or fill in your vote-by-mail ballot, you should be aware of the implications of project labor agreements. These union-backed and...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Oct. 30, 2012Last comment by sknywench, on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:04 pm | 3 comments | 17031 Views
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