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TIM TALK
Remembering the good times of newspapersNews 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, 2012Last comment by Neighbor John, on Jun 20, 2012 at 12:37 am | 2 comments | 15161 Views
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A mom's reflection on a horrible SaturdayLast weekend was a particularly difficult one for the Centerpointe Church family in Pleasanton. Saturday afternoon, many of us learned that young Logan Wight...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 14, 2012There are no comments yet. 15110 Views
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Democrats doubling down on climate changeDemocrats in the Legislature are doubling down on California's already expansive and expensive efforts to curb global warming/climate change. Gov. Jerry Brown...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 12, 2015Last comment by Kennethtok, on Sep 2, 2017 at 10:08 am | 31 comments | 15107 Views
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Federal bureaucracy stifling science in LivermoreThe big science that has flourished for years at Lawrence Livermore National Lab is being strangled by stifling federal bureaucracy. That was the message delivered...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 15, 2012There are no comments yet. 15089 Views
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Narrowing a thoroughfare is a bad ideaCity leaders in Dublin are considering a really bad idea. In an attempt to make the city more bicycle friendly, they are considering converting two car lanes to...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 5, 2013Last comment by Nosy Neighbors, on Sep 6, 2013 at 11:49 am | 1 comment | 15071 Views
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Friends of Livermore functions like a Super PACThe national Super PACS (Political Action Groups) have nothing on the Friends of Livermore. The Livermore group has mastered going around the city’s strict...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 8, 2016Last comment by Resident, on Oct 8, 2016 at 9:17 am | 6 comments | 14976 Views
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Tough new rules on water are necessaryMedia reports abounded this week after the state water board established firm new regulations to put some teeth to its message that the state is locked in a drought...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 17, 2014Last comment by Tim Hunt, on Jul 24, 2014 at 10:48 am | 12 comments | 14916 Views
TIM TALK
News and notesWere you surprised that the Dept. of the Interior and the National Park Service released a survey results that touted the economic benefits of the national...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 20, 2014Last comment by Ms. bunny, on Apr 2, 2014 at 8:48 am | 24 comments | 14907 Views
TIM TALK
Be patient with damaged citrusLooking at my frost desiccated citrus trees, I called my friends at Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore to ask their advice about what to do. The direct answer: be...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jan. 30, 2014Last comment by Michelle, on Feb 4, 2014 at 11:53 pm | 3 comments | 14895 Views
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Pleasanton-based company develops new COVID-19 testAlexandra Valsamakis, the chief medical officer at Roche Molecular Solutions in Pleasanton, is justifiably proud of her team and colleagues who won FDA approval...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 17, 2020Last comment by Alli, on Mar 18, 2020 at 2:41 pm | 4 comments | 14876 Views
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45 mph or 55 mph on Stanley Boulevard...read onWhen it came to the seemingly obscure subject of whether roads should be considered structures, the Pleasanton City Council was faced with a battle between neighborhoods...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 24, 2013There are no comments yet. 14842 Views
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What's wrong with California: Part IIContinuing the discussion of what's broken in California, a July 7th Wall Street Journal editorial called out just how expensive AB 32—the anti-global warming...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 12, 2012Last comment by liberalism is a disease, on Jul 12, 2012 at 4:31 pm | 2 comments | 14780 Views
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What were some voters thinking or were they?Barring a major surprise in the 13,300 ballots still to be counted, Orinda Mayor Steve Glazer will face off with Concord Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla in the May...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 19, 2015Last comment by Formerly Dan from BC, on Mar 24, 2015 at 9:13 pm | 22 comments | 14768 Views
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New heights for NIMBYsMany San Ramon Valley residents are taking NIMBY (Not in my back yard) attitudes to new heights. An estimated 450 people gathered last weekend to protest against...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 28, 2014Last comment by Ms. bunny, on Sep 3, 2014 at 8:52 am | 29 comments | 14703 Views
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Las Positas President looking for a new jobLas Positas College President Kevin Walthers is actively seeking a new position and on his way out at the Livermore college. That's the report posted by the Las...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Oct. 24, 2012Last comment by T-Vall123, on Oct 26, 2012 at 12:38 am | 1 comment | 14666 Views
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Amazing progress at Heart for Africa in SwazilandHaving just returned from 20 days in South Africa and Swaziland, I am delighted to report the amazing progress in just four years on Project Canaan, Heart for Africa’s...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 2, 2016Last comment by rosalindr, on Aug 9, 2016 at 1:25 am | 4 comments | 14646 Views
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Thankful for lifeThis Thanksgiving morning I am particularly thankful for a group of foresighted Christian leaders here in the valley who came together 25 years ago to form the...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 28, 2013Last comment by Suzanna, on Dec 1, 2013 at 9:00 pm | 8 comments | 14612 Views
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Pleasanton's water use matches Las VegasPleasanton water department staffers have received lots of feedback—that's greatly understating it—since the City Council established the policy that every...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 31, 2014Last comment by Tom F WISHES he was up here in the Wood!, on Dec 12, 2014 at 12:53 am | 19 comments | 14584 Views
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BART employees at "work"While riding BART into the city to check out a unique beer bar and store south of Market in San Francisco, we witnessed government in action. We were asked to...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 6, 2012Last comment by Daniel Bradford, on Sep 11, 2012 at 8:22 pm | 2 comments | 14571 Views
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Time for a rain danceThe continued freezing nights and warm afternoons are great for outdoor activities, but forget snuggling by the fireplace in this month of Spare the Air days. The...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 26, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Dec 30, 2013 at 3:38 pm | 5 comments | 14556 Views
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