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The redwood plan for Ken Mercer Sports ParkAfter writing about coastal redwoods and recycled water last week a reader emailed some questions so I reached out to City Manager Nelson Fialho for additional...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 29, 2021Last comment by Carol Withers, 6 hours ago | 1 comment | 1446 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Illusion of Test Optional CollegesWith the COVID-19 epidemic and the onset of nearly universal distance learning for all high school students, both parents and students have been relieved to hear...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 1, 2021Last comment by John, on Jul 30, 2021 at 8:39 am | 4 comments | 3782 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Selecting a Premed Undergraduate ProgramLike all educational opportunities, premed programs vary in terms of focus, quality, and the support they provide students. While some of these differences are reasonably...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 28, 2021There are no comments yet. 56 Views
TIM TALK
Startup Tri-Valley launches to enhance innovation ecosystem hereThe Tri-Valley’s innovation culture took another major step forward when the two national labs and four cities announced the launch of Startup Tri-Valley....
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 27, 2021Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Jul 27, 2021 at 11:31 am | 2 comments | 1462 Views
TIM TALK
Downtown concerts in the park in the fall?Enjoying dinner downtown twice in the last week I can attest that restaurateurs are enjoying serving their customers again—inside and outside. The weekend...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 8, 2021Last comment by John, on Jul 23, 2021 at 6:05 pm | 4 comments | 1978 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: I look like THAT??!!I’m certain I have blind spots I don’t know about--that’s what makes them blind. I hope my husband, family, and friends will tell me (kindly and...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 23, 2021There are no comments yet. 5280 Views
TIM TALK
City Council will consider getting Main Street back to normal tonightThe City Council tonight will consider several changes to activities that became common during the pandemic as it meets in person for the first time since March...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 20, 2021Last comment by Guillermo M., on Jul 21, 2021 at 9:30 am | 1 comment | 1032 Views
COUPLE'S NET
For You, ReadersAn elegantly draped veil, shimmering, pulsing, light illuminates and obstructs. I must wend my way amidst its tendrils, guided only by faith and trust. Anticipating...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 19, 2021There are no comments yet. 3071 Views
TIM TALK
Museum on Main pivots to virtual and growsWhen Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered a statewide lockdown of California March 17, 2020, nobody could imagine what lay ahead. For Museum on Main Executive Director Jim...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 15, 2021Last comment by Sean, on Jul 15, 2021 at 7:35 pm | 2 comments | 1332 Views
TIM TALK
Innovation Tri-Valley releases its 2040 VisionThe Tri-Valley has enviable strengths now, but it will take a sustained effort and strong vision to maintain and enhance them by 2040. The Innovation Tri-Valley...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 15, 2021Last comment by James Moore, on Jul 14, 2021 at 5:56 am | 2 comments | 2071 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: “Marriage is not just spiritual communion . . .it is also remembering to take out the trash.” Joyce Brothers Marriage is sacred and also mundane. It's easy to lose sight of one or the other of those....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 8, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, on Jul 12, 2021 at 6:20 pm | 2 comments | 7428 Views
TIM TALK
There's lot of love about the month of JulyJuly has been a favorite month of mine for decades. It’s the one month a year when my bride, a school teacher for 35 years, did not have school on her mind. That...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 6, 2021Last comment by THOMAS D COLEMAN, on Jul 7, 2021 at 10:54 am | 2 comments | 1217 Views
TIM TALK
Teen Esteem's reach soared during pandemicThe pandemic and the lockdowns—to say nothing of the closing of schools—forced most organizations to pivot and figure out new ways to deliver their services....
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 1, 2021There are no comments yet. 1376 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"Don't Follow your Dreams; Chase Them."- Richard Dumbrill First you have to dream. It's easy to get going, going, going toward a goal, or just taking care of everyday life. When do you have time to...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 29, 2021Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Jun 29, 2021 at 10:48 am | 2 comments | 8190 Views
TIM TALK
Sacramento makes a deal on spending the gusher of cashThanks to a generous and unnecessary influx of borrowed federal money, the question for Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature is how to spend more than $262 billion...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 29, 2021There are no comments yet. 0 Views
TIM TALK
Sacramento makes a deal on spending the gusher of cashThanks to a generous and unnecessary influx of borrowed federal money, the question for Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature is how to spend more than $262 billion...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 29, 2021There are no comments yet. 1448 Views
TIM TALK
Economist says U.S. economy will fully recover this monthChristopher Thornberg presented his annual economic update to the East Bay Economic Development Alliance Wednesday and stressed how different the pandemic-induced...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 24, 2021Last comment by Lahommed, on Jun 24, 2021 at 1:05 pm | 2 comments | 1859 Views
TIM TALK
Custom license plates to fund mental health services for studentsTeen-aged girls suffered mightily during the government-imposed shutdowns to limit the spread of COVID-19. A study released earlier this month showed that emergency...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 22, 2021Last comment by Sean, on Jun 22, 2021 at 10:10 am | 1 comment | 1713 Views
TIM TALK
Shepherd's Gate's Brentwood home expandsShepherd’s Gate will celebrate a milestone in its ongoing relationship with HomeAid of Northern California when it cuts the ribbon today on the expansion of...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 17, 2021Last comment by Kevin, on Jun 17, 2021 at 7:18 pm | 1 comment | 2321 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Tell Me More About University of California-San Diego (UCSD)The University of California-San Diego (UCSD) first opened its doors in 1960. Since then, it has grown to become one of America’s leading research universities,...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 2, 2021Last comment by j0hnwi11iams, on Jun 12, 2021 at 10:19 am | 1 comment | 3627 Views
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