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TIM TALK
Dublin votes for privately owned open spaceLast week's anti-climactic election on Measure T in Dublin should, for the next number of years, solidify any question about what happens in Doolan Canyon north...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 10, 2014Last comment by Longtimer, on Nov 14, 2014 at 10:19 am | 4 comments | 15492 Views
TIM TALK
Name the sports park for Ken MercerPleasanton's parks and recreation commission will have the opportunity this week to celebrate the life of a man who gave hugely of his time and talent to help shape...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 8, 2014Last comment by Tim Hunt, on Jul 13, 2014 at 4:39 pm | 4 comments | 15492 Views
TIM TALK
Sales tax increases head for November ballotLast week, supervisors in Alameda and Contra Costa counties decided to give the public a choice about whether to raise taxes. Both boards, with only Danville...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 4, 2020Last comment by angela angie, on Oct 30, 2020 at 2:55 am | 9 comments | 15491 Views
TIM TALK
Fulfilling an African prophecyWhen 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, 2012There are no comments yet. 15480 Views
TIM TALK
Convenience countsThe Alameda County Board of Supervisors is likely to enact the nation's first ordinance requiring drug manufacturers to provide a way to dispose of expired or...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 17, 2012There are no comments yet. 15468 Views
TIM TALK
Good news for downtown Livermore and the performing artsArts lovers throughout the Livermore Valley are celebrating this week after the city of Livermore and Alameda County stepped up to preserve the Bankhead Theater...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 25, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on Sep 28, 2014 at 3:26 pm | 3 comments | 15468 Views
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Can the governor hold the line on spending?Gov. Jerry Brown delivered a State of the State address Wednesday that was full of optimism and accomplishments. Some of it rang true—the non-partisan Legislative...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 23, 2014Last comment by spcwt, on Jan 27, 2014 at 4:21 pm | 3 comments | 15458 Views
TIM TALK
Good economic news for PleasantonMayor Jerry Thorne's first State of the City address last week demonstrated the pent-up demand for housing in Pleasanton. With inventory of resale homes near...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 28, 2013There are no comments yet. 15451 Views
TIM TALK
Challenges with potential Costco site in PleasantonI will readily admit that I am somewhat confused by the Pleasanton Weekly’s reports of Costco signing a letter of intent to buy the 40-acre former Clorox site...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 31, 2015Last comment by gerald3, on Apr 3, 2016 at 2:31 pm | 18 comments | 15414 Views
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The governor touts his $68 billion boondoggleWhen it comes to the environment, the sometimes pragmatic Gov. Jerry Brown seems to check his brain before deciding policy. Several examples from his inaugural...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 8, 2015Last comment by MikeDuaSp, on Sep 12, 2017 at 5:10 am | 5 comments | 15390 Views
TIM TALK
Measure BB could pay to connect Dublin Boulevard to LivermoreSome interesting news emerged from the Tri-Valley Mayor's Summit at the Blackhawk Museum Wednesday where I served as moderator. After consultation with the...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 18, 2014Last comment by Cholo, on Sep 24, 2014 at 6:08 pm | 9 comments | 15383 Views
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New rules downtownAfter three years of wrangling and the requisite Pleasanton task force, the City Council approved new guidelines for entertainment after 10 p.m. in the downtown...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 29, 2012There are no comments yet. 15367 Views
TIM TALK
Newspapers say no to PeteWith 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, 2012Last comment by SteveP, on May 8, 2012 at 8:34 am | 1 comment | 15342 Views
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Huge financial challenges surround the Bankhead TheaterDavid Hyslop certainly has his work cut out. Hyslop joined the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center recently after Ted Giatas departed after just two...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 18, 2014Last comment by Ms. bunny, on Feb 21, 2014 at 12:22 pm | 2 comments | 15331 Views
TIM TALK
The two CaliforniasHere's another observation on Rep. Pete Stark. Back in the mid-1980s, he faced a tougher than expected campaign four years after he was elected. A Republican challenger,...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 1, 2012Last comment by Stacey, on Mar 1, 2012 at 9:05 am | 2 comments | 15330 Views
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More changes coming to ValleyCareSitting down for the first time with new ValleyCare CEO Scott Gregerson why the board liked him become very clear. Very intelligent; very high energy and clear...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 22, 2014Last comment by John, on May 7, 2014 at 9:05 am | 19 comments | 15327 Views
TIM TALK
Be a careful consumer when it comes to collegeIs there something wrong with this picture? Did you catch during last weekend's selection of football games that Dr. Pepper was running a toss the football competition...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 4, 2012Last comment by Daniel Bradford, on Dec 8, 2012 at 3:28 pm | 4 comments | 15326 Views
TIM TALK
Off to AfricaRory and Pam Frink's walk with God takes another huge faith step March 6 when they and their family board a plane for Rwanda. The Frinks have been serving...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 23, 2012There are no comments yet. 15320 Views
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Looked for heated November campaign in the 15thLook 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, 2012Last comment by liberalism is a disease, on Jun 10, 2012 at 9:42 am | 2 comments | 15302 Views
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Rosendin Electric has carved out specialized nicheRosendin Electric is a familiar brand on major construction sites in the Bay Area. The company has been led since 1992 by Danville resident Tom Sorley. During...
Original post made by pleasantonweekly.com on Nov. 5, 2018Last comment by feliz cumpleaos, on Feb 1, 2019 at 3:37 am | 4 comments | 15281 Views
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