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PRESSING ISSUES
Question credibility, corroboration before condemnationIt had all the elements of a juicy story – undue influence, discrimination, big guy vs little guy…. The only thing missing was proof. Randall...
Original post made by pleasantonweekly.com on Jul. 26, 2017There are no comments yet. 51 Views
TIM TALK
New spin on high-speed rail: Fresno becomes bedroom community for Silicon ValleyHave you noticed how Gov. Jerry Brown’s bullet train between San Francisco and Los Angeles to compete with the airlines now has morphed into an incredibly...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 25, 2017Last comment by john burrows, 15 hours ago | 1 comment | 466 Views
DOING COLLEGE
What You Need to Do Before Your Child Goes to CollegeDid you know that once children turn 18, parents lose the legal authority to make decisions for them? An individual who has reached the age of 18 is considered...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 25, 2017There are no comments yet. 252 Views
RAUCOUS CAUCUS
The Meetings That Nobody’s Talking AboutPredictably, the West Wing’s walls are steadily crumbling under the crush of lies intended to sustain them, and Americans are transfixed by each new revelation*....
Original post made by Tom Cushing on Jul. 12, 2017Last comment by I wonder....., on Jul 20, 2017 at 6:25 pm | 60 comments | 1486 Views
TIM TALK
A great Leap Day idea moves forwardIt is remarkable to witness the progress of Sunflower Hill has made toward its goal of providing long-term housing solutions for adults with special needs. Swapping...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 14, 2017Last comment by tomhenson, on Jul 18, 2017 at 8:33 am | 4 comments | 2285 Views
TIM TALK
Twin tunnels plan in Delta is critical to Livermore Valley customersThe East Bay Times coverage this month of the governor’s plan for twin tunnels under the Delta to convey water to user south of the Delta completely missed the...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 13, 2017Last comment by Francisco79, on Jul 18, 2017 at 5:01 am | 1 comment | 1451 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Jump Start The College Admission EssayDear Dr. LaScala, We enjoy reading your column. We are the parents of twin girls who will be seniors in high school this fall and both plan to apply to the UC...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jul. 26, 2011Last comment by https://www.hot-essay.com/buy-university-essays-online, on Jul 17, 2017 at 1:22 am | 11 comments | 7488 Views
TIM TALK
Baker's bipartisan bill to push BART-ACE connection is moving aheadMomentum is building in the Legislature for a bill co-authored by Assemblywoman Catharine Baker (R-Dublin) that would formally establish a Tri-Valley-San Joaquin...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 29, 2017Last comment by Daniel Brenner, on Jul 14, 2017 at 10:22 pm | 5 comments | 1263 Views
TIM TALK
Supreme Court stands up for First AmendmentGood news for those of us who believe the First Amendment is critical to our Republic. The Supreme Court, in a rare unanimous decision, tossed out a 70-year-old...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 27, 2017Last comment by jenifer, on Jul 14, 2017 at 10:07 pm | 4 comments | 583 Views
TIM TALK
A bad week for BART executivesIt’s been a bad couple of weeks for BART executives and directors. Last week, BART released results of its biannual survey that showed satisfaction with the...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Feb. 2, 2017Last comment by jenifer, on Jul 14, 2017 at 9:57 pm | 5 comments | 2405 Views
AROUND TOWN
Feeding the hungry in Alameda CountyFeeding the hungry in Alameda County The face of hunger has changed in America and Katherine Avila, food drive coordinator for the Alameda County Community Food...
Original post made by Jeb Bing on Jul. 13, 2017Last comment by Michael Austin, on Jul 14, 2017 at 6:00 pm | 5 comments | 504 Views
TIM TALK
Pleasanton Costco appears headed to crowded November ballotThere’s quite a tale of two big box stores developing in Dublin and Pleasanton. A Costco, slated for Johnson Drive in Pleasanton as part of the economic...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 23, 2016Last comment by manis21, on Jul 13, 2017 at 11:47 pm | 14 comments | 4633 Views
TIM TALK
Can Pleasanton school district afford another elementary school?Hurray for Pleasanton school trustee Mark Miller who asked his colleagues to investigate the costs associated with building another elementary school. The district...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 6, 2017Last comment by Joseph190, on Jul 12, 2017 at 11:40 pm | 7 comments | 1123 Views
TIM TALK
Swalwell crosses the aisle to support Kate's law--UPDATEDJosh Richman, the communications director for Rep. Eric Swalwell, reached out to me to point out that this was the first time Kate's law came to a vote. In the prior...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 11, 2017Last comment by DKHSK, on Jul 12, 2017 at 3:18 pm | 10 comments | 599 Views
TIM TALK
Reflecting on 2016 in PleasantonAs the New Year dawns, it’s a time for reflection about 2016. Sadly, the Pleasanton school district, which had achieved some stability under the interim...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 27, 2016Last comment by Joseph190, on Jul 12, 2017 at 4:37 am | 2 comments | 3076 Views
THE OBSERVER
Monday is Wash DayI finally tried out my new rainwater laundry system today. The barrels were about 15% full from the last two or three rains. The electric point-of-use tankless water...
Original post made by Roz Rogoff on Dec. 7, 2009Last comment by Moody, on Jul 10, 2017 at 9:37 pm | 7 comments | 6281 Views
TIM TALK
Celebrate July 4th by remembering our forefathers and their declarationHappy Fourth of July. I hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday with family and friends. Please take a moment to remember the meaning of the fireworks and holiday. In...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jul. 3, 2017Last comment by Cholo, on Jul 6, 2017 at 10:12 am | 4 comments | 623 Views
AROUND TOWN
Sandia recognizes top girl scholars with math/science awards
Top girl scholars from the junior classes in Bay Area high schools, including four from Pleasanton, have received merit awards in math and science...
Original post made by Jeb Bing on May. 20, 2017Last comment by sudhasharma, on Jul 6, 2017 at 12:54 am | 2 comments | 1377 Views
THE OBSERVER
San Ramon City Council: Then and NowI scheduled a meeting on Thursday afternoon with Sabina Zafar, one of the two new candidates running for City Council. Right before the meeting my brother phoned...
Original post made by Roz Rogoff on Nov. 6, 2016Last comment by pebri, on Jul 4, 2017 at 6:36 pm | 18 comments | 5047 Views
AROUND TOWN
Heat that scorched Pleasanton also hurt early fair attendance, Rotary Spirit Run revenuesLast week's scorching heat is now a distant memory as temperatures dip back into the mid-50s at nightime as the long four-day Independence Day weekend begins. Even...
Original post made by Jeb Bing on Jun. 30, 2017Last comment by 8 Ads, "Only" 2 Real Estate, on Jul 4, 2017 at 9:48 am | 1 comment | 913 Views
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Tri-Valley cities rank high in poll
By Tim Hunt | 0 comments | 645 views
What You Need to Do Before Your Child Goes to College
By Elizabeth LaScala | 0 comments | 252 views
Question credibility, corroboration before condemnation
By pleasantonweekly.com | 0 comments | 51 views
