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TIM TALK
The rubber starting to hit the road about housing in PleasantonThis evening’s Pleasanton City Council meeting includes two key items related to housing in the city. The council, after two long working sessions, is expected...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 18, 2021Last comment by DKHSK, on May 19, 2021 at 10:20 pm | 9 comments | 6302 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Stay and Play – and Work – in Carmel-by-the-SeaMy husband and I, with our adored Papillon, Bixby (yes, named after Bixby Bridge), were hosted by Hofsas House in Carmel. We had an amazing getaway, especially after...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 14, 2021Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on May 17, 2021 at 9:01 pm | 2 comments | 7804 Views
TIM TALK
Highlighting the Tri-Valley's diversityLast Thursday at noon two events offered proof to just how diverse the Tri-Valley area has become over the last decade. Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert,...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 13, 2021Last comment by DKHSK, on May 17, 2021 at 6:50 pm | 11 comments | 2414 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Stay and Play – and Work – in Carmel-by-the-SeaMy husband and I, with our adored Papillon, Bixby (yes, named after Bixby Bridge), were hosted by Hofsas House in Carmel. We had an amazing getaway, especially after...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 14, 2021There are no comments yet. 0 Views
TIM TALK
Brave and Valley Christian Center marryPastors Roger Valci and Daren Laws have become good friends since Laws moved here eight years ago to lead Brave Church in San Ramon. Brave, called Church in the...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 11, 2021Last comment by Jennifer, on May 11, 2021 at 1:04 pm | 1 comment | 3496 Views
TIM TALK
Thinking through Taiwan and China with Hoover fellowsIf you watched 60 Minutes Sunday night you probably learned some key information about why Taiwan is a critical ally for the United States. The report, featuring...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 6, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on May 9, 2021 at 7:49 am | 3 comments | 2027 Views
TIM TALK
Impressive group of Dreammakers and RisktakersThe Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group will celebrate its 10th group of Dreammakers and Risktakers with a virtual ceremony at noon Thursday. The honorees are...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on May. 4, 2021There are no comments yet. 0 Views
TIM TALK
Red flags raised about school district race consultantI must confess warning bells went off when I read about the Pleasanton school district decision to contract with a consultant to “identify and address equity gaps...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 29, 2021Last comment by Rosie, on May 4, 2021 at 9:36 am | 20 comments | 2838 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples and premarital: "How Can We Be Happy Again?"Dear Chandrama, How can we be happy again? I try to argue with him to get him to respond, and he goes further and further away, including long hours at work,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 29, 2021Last comment by DP, on May 1, 2021 at 3:10 pm | 1 comment | 4214 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"I" Statements that are Actually "You" StatementsNo, that's not a typo. I hear these a lot when I encourage partners to use "I statements" or to share how s/he is feeling. Here are examples of what to...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 23, 2021Last comment by McMadilyn, on Apr 29, 2021 at 4:45 am | 5 comments | 5072 Views
TIM TALK
Another innovative Tri-Valley firm lands angel fundingThe innovative companies that are being birthed here in the Tri-Valley continue to fascinate me. One of the latest is illumy, based in San Ramon. Its cloud-based...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 13, 2021Last comment by McMadilyn, on Apr 28, 2021 at 5:17 am | 2 comments | 2071 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"What Did You Do?"On a recent warm afternoon, I noticed a man riding his bike with a huge mixed bouquet of flowers in his basket. I watched as he turns north from Willow onto Middlefield,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 16, 2021Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Apr 27, 2021 at 7:27 pm | 4 comments | 4739 Views
TIM TALK
Big news for Unchained Labs in PleasantonPleasanton-based Unchained Labs broke major news Monday when it announced it had been acquired by The Carlyle Group for $435 million. Carlyle partnered with Unchained...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 27, 2021There are no comments yet. 1780 Views
TIM TALK
Campaign spending limits coming to PleasantonThe Pleasanton City Council majority is wasting little time in trying to put its stamp on the city. Their latest move is moving to establish campaign contribution...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 15, 2021Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Apr 20, 2021 at 1:04 pm | 6 comments | 1686 Views
TIM TALK
Smart pivot by fairgrounds leadershipCongrats to the Alameda County fairgrounds leadership for innovative pivots required by the Covid-19 virus. The fair was cancelled last June when state mandates...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 20, 2021Last comment by Lahommed, on Apr 20, 2021 at 9:48 am | 1 comment | 1599 Views
TIM TALK
Smart pivot by fairgrounds leadershipCongrats to the Alameda County fairgrounds leadership for innovative pivots required by the Covid-19 virus. The fair was cancelled last June when state mandates...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 20, 2021There are no comments yet. 0 Views
TIM TALK
Contrasting golf tournaments last weekIt was striking to see the differences between the PGA tour and the LPGA tour events on Sunday. The Texas Valero Open, played in San Antonio, had spectators following...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 6, 2021Last comment by Kevin, on Apr 16, 2021 at 8:56 pm | 4 comments | 1566 Views
COUPLE'S NET
PornI realized I have not written about porn, and that it would be a good idea to do so. This could be a huge topic with lots of offshoots, but mostly I want to share...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 9, 2021Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Apr 15, 2021 at 3:10 pm | 5 comments | 6480 Views
DOING COLLEGE
How to Get a Good Letter of RecommendationApplying to graduate degree programs requires the organization and synthesis of a lot of information. There are many moving parts, and it can be tempting to focus...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 9, 2021Last comment by McMadilyn, on Apr 14, 2021 at 3:18 am | 1 comment | 4837 Views
TIM TALK
Housing proponents push to eliminate single-family zoningThere’s growing pressure from housing advocates to limit or eliminate single-family zoning in communities across California. Both Berkeley and Sacramento...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 8, 2021Last comment by DublinMike, on Apr 9, 2021 at 8:44 am | 4 comments | 2235 Views
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