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TIM TALK
Telling stories makes connections in businessCarmine Gallo has a simple message for business owners: tell stories. Gallo shared that message with a mentoring group founded 16 years ago by Joe Christiano, retired...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 20, 2019Last comment by Cholo, 2 hours ago | 6 comments | 626 Views
TIM TALK
Look for negotiations to bring health benefits back to Pleasanton teachersPleasanton schools chief David Haglund and the trustees agree that a key part of his job is strategic planning—something they believe has been lacking. He...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 1, 2019Last comment by Hannah, on Jun 20, 2019 at 10:09 am | 7 comments | 1907 Views
AROUND TOWN
Oakland Temple rededicated
Jordan and Brielle Nally (pictured), both seniors at Brigham Young University-Idaho, pose in front of the newly renovated Oakland Temple of the Church...
Original post made by Jeb Bing on Jun. 16, 2019Last comment by Sharon Rema, on Jun 18, 2019 at 7:42 am | 2 comments | 585 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 Michael, on Jun 15, 2019 at 7:48 pm | 17 comments | 2003 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 Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Jun 15, 2019 at 5:01 pm | 2 comments | 915 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: Increase in Parental Romance = Happier Kids, TooAs parents, many of you spend a lot of time and energy thinking about what's best for your kids. In many families, kids are prioritized above one's partner. I believe...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 7, 2019Last comment by DKHSK, on Jun 14, 2019 at 10:45 am | 5 comments | 2319 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 amlina , on Jun 13, 2019 at 11:45 pm | 3 comments | 914 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, 2019There are no comments yet. 0 Views
TIM TALK
Time to make a budget dealWith the constitutional deadline for approving the budget looming Saturday, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrat legislative leaders cut deals last weekend. The deadline...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 11, 2019Last comment by StaceyDorrance, on Jun 13, 2019 at 12:20 am | 6 comments | 522 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 Roz Rogoff, on Jun 12, 2019 at 7:52 pm | 1 comment | 1026 Views
AROUND TOWN
Hart Middle School's popular music teacher retires
Dennis Aquilina (pictured), the band director at Hart Middle School, has retired, ending a 24-year-long career as a music teacher in Pleasanton schools.
But...
Original post made by Jeb Bing on Jun. 5, 2019Last comment by Jeb Bing, on Jun 7, 2019 at 8:14 am | 1 comment | 497 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The Up and Downside of AP CoursesDepending on how your particular school treats AP classes, an AP class can be worth a full grade higher than the regular track class (that’s how some students...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 8, 2019Last comment by Jen G., on Jun 6, 2019 at 1:51 pm | 3 comments | 3191 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, 2019There are no comments yet. 0 Views
TIM TALK
Time for high-speed train plans to diePresident Donald Trump and his administration may have bailed out taxpayers in California despite the bellows from Sacramento politicians. When the federal Federal...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 30, 2019Last comment by Jake Waters, on Jun 4, 2019 at 8:45 am | 28 comments | 1548 Views
TIM TALK
Diablo Country Club moves forward with $31 million renovationAt a time when many country clubs are struggling with shrinking membership, the Diablo Country Club membership has undertaken a $31 million investment in the Tri-Valley's...
Original post made by pleasantonweekly.com on May. 23, 2019Last comment by phamyen, on Jun 2, 2019 at 8:29 pm | 2 comments | 1769 Views
TIM TALK
More parking downtown must be in the planAs the two-year process to update Pleasanton’s downtown plan nears its conclusion, naturally some key questions have arisen. The task force is scheduled...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 16, 2019Last comment by phamyen, on Jun 2, 2019 at 8:24 pm | 3 comments | 1079 Views
DOING COLLEGE
College Options for the Artistic-Minded StudentFor the artistic-minded student, there are several different types of schools to research in order to find the right academic fit and degree path. - Four-year...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 6, 2019Last comment by Cheap web hosting, on Jun 2, 2019 at 6:16 pm | 18 comments | 1353 Views
AROUND TOWN
Task force updating Pleasanton downtown land use plans to hold final meeting tonight
The Downtown Specific Plan Update Task Force will hold its final meeting starting at 6:30 Tuesday night (May 28) in the City Council chamber at the...
Original post made by Jeb Bing on May. 27, 2019Last comment by Tech News, on Jun 2, 2019 at 6:12 pm | 1 comment | 515 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The College Admissions ScamThe recent college admissions scandal that was revealed in a New York Times...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 13, 2019Last comment by kayliewalter, on Jun 1, 2019 at 1:53 am | 15 comments | 2920 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, 2019There are no comments yet. 885 Views
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Nominations due by Sept. 16
Pleasanton Weekly and DanvilleSanRamon.com are once again putting out a call for nominations and sponsorships for the annual Tri-Valley Heroes awards - our salute to the community members dedicated to bettering the Tri-Valley and the lives of its residents.
