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TIM TALK
More silliness from San FranciscoFortunately, San Francisco Mayor London Breed is acting like the adult in the room., After the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed new descriptions for felons,...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 29, 2019Last comment by Cholo, on Sep 4, 2019 at 11:24 am | 17 comments | 2322 Views
TIM TALK
Round and around the roundaboutsWe choose a good week to get out of town and enjoy the mountains around Lake Tahoe last week. It was hot by Lake August standards, but much more reasonable that...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 3, 2019Last comment by Barbara, on Sep 4, 2019 at 10:12 am | 4 comments | 1958 Views
TIM TALK
Round and around the roundaboutsWe choose a good week to get out of town and enjoy the mountains around Lake Tahoe last week. It was hot by Lake August standards, but much more reasonable that...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 3, 2019There are no comments yet. 0 Views
TIM TALK
Round and around the roundaboutsWe choose a good week to get out of town and enjoy the mountains around Lake Tahoe last week. It was hot by Lake August standards, but much more reasonable that...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 3, 2019There are no comments yet. 0 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Demystifying Early Application Options1. Early Decision (ED): What Is It? Early Decision is an application opportunity offered by many of the nation’s selective institutions that provides...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 29, 2019Last comment by CodyCross Seizoenen antwoorden, on Sep 1, 2019 at 8:04 am | 1 comment | 1902 Views
TIM TALK
State housing compromise carries a 'big stick'Tri-Valley elected officials have strenuously objected to some housing bills that have been considered in Sacramento. Their concerns have been echoed by many other...
Original post made by pleasantonweekly.com on Jul. 22, 2019Last comment by sameric, on Aug 30, 2019 at 10:56 pm | 2 comments | 2617 Views
TIM TALK
Fresh long-term plan for the Tri-Valley kicks off in SeptemberFor the first time in 20 years, the Tri-Valley will be charting a systematic plan for its long term future. The Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group announced...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 13, 2019Last comment by Tom Jones, on Aug 29, 2019 at 3:18 pm | 3 comments | 1795 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Thinking about Applying Undeclared? Think Again!Thousands of high school seniors cruise through college applications, completing basic contact information, high school coursework and grades, test scores and activities...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 6, 2019Last comment by Zuraida Oen, on Aug 29, 2019 at 2:58 pm | 2 comments | 3422 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"The 5 Love Languages" by Gary ChapmanIf I had to pick a triumvirate of books for couples, "The 5 Love Languages" is one of the chosen three (along with "We Do" and "Difficult...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 23, 2019Last comment by Nayeli, on Aug 28, 2019 at 7:09 pm | 3 comments | 6611 Views
TIM TALK
Political correctness and academic runs amuck with ethnic studies curriculumCooler and wiser heads seem to be prevailing in the justified controversy over the new California ethnic studies curriculum. The Legislature passed a measure...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 22, 2019Last comment by DKHSK, on Aug 28, 2019 at 5:06 am | 15 comments | 2277 Views
TIM TALK
Insights from The Mirador ViewIf you want an interesting snapshot of the Tri-Valley economy, check out The Mirador View: Perspectives on the Tri-Valley: The Intersection of Talent & Technology. Compiled...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 6, 2019Last comment by yang?n, on Aug 27, 2019 at 11:45 pm | 22 comments | 3250 Views
TIM TALK
Rising Loafer closed this month after owner died suddenlyPleasanton lost one of my favorite downtown establishments when relatives of Mary Costello closed the Rising Loafer. Earlier this summer, Mary, 54, had died unexpectedly...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 27, 2019Last comment by Cholo, on Aug 27, 2019 at 10:25 am | 1 comment | 154 Views
TIM TALK
Thinking of leaving the Bay Area? You're not aloneThe humming Bay Area economy and its world renown innovation culture are magnets for entrepreneurs, but they are counter-acted by the soaring costs of living in...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 4, 2019Last comment by hellyjanes900, on Aug 24, 2019 at 4:12 am | 27 comments | 3950 Views
TIM TALK
Vic puts Vic's All-Star Kitchen on the marketOne downtown Pleasanton institution is on the market. Vic’s All Star Kitchen, a fixture at 210 Main Street for more than 25 years, is available to purchase....
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 20, 2019Last comment by Janice, on Aug 21, 2019 at 6:17 pm | 2 comments | 3369 Views
TIM TALK
District elections will be problematicAs the city of San Ramon nears finishing the process of setting up districts for City Council elections, the Dublin school district has demonstrated just how troubling...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 13, 2019Last comment by ManuelR, on Aug 20, 2019 at 4:59 am | 8 comments | 2472 Views
TIM TALK
Workday committed to growing in Pleasantonohn Paul Bruno heads up global real estate for Workday and made it clear that the company will continue to invest in Pleasanton while speaking at the San Francisco...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 15, 2019Last comment by Cholo, on Aug 19, 2019 at 3:51 pm | 9 comments | 1997 Views
TIM TALK
A wise perspective on the tragic shootingsFrankly, I was shocked to awaken Sunday morning and learn of a second mass shooting within 13 hours. The sadly predictable rhetoric and commentary followed by the...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 6, 2019Last comment by Jennifer, on Aug 14, 2019 at 9:11 pm | 18 comments | 2134 Views
TIM TALK
Take your kids to the Valley Children's Museum remodeled trailerThe Valley Children’s Museum took a major step forward last week when it re-opened its remodeled trailer in Dublin’s Emerald Glen Park. The organization plans...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 21, 2019Last comment by Gablan, on Aug 12, 2019 at 6:29 pm | 3 comments | 2089 Views
TIM TALK
Welcome to a rainy, snowy month of MayBack in the day when my bride and I were avid skiers, a long season capped by skiing on Memorial Day weekend was one of our favorite activities. Those days...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 28, 2019Last comment by Gablan, on Aug 12, 2019 at 6:20 pm | 2 comments | 2123 Views
TIM TALK
Leaving downtown for a new adventure in the SouthFittingly, Laura Olson celebrated her last day serving downtown Pleasanton with the city’s 125th birthday party in conjunction with the ever-popular Fridays...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 8, 2019Last comment by Al Bronzini, on Aug 10, 2019 at 7:43 am | 1 comment | 2555 Views
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