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TIM TALK
"Unplanned" delivers a powerful messageWhen we walked into the cinema Monday afternoon, the gentleman checking our tickets remarked, “it’s a powerful message.” He was right. “Unplanned”...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Apr. 4, 2019Last comment by Woman, on Apr 10, 2019 at 7:19 pm | 23 comments | 11728 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
What gives you hope?Early this week I was feeling a little hopeless. I like to play a game when we are driving in other parts of the state (1), counting the number of EVs to see how...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Dec. 8, 2019Last comment by Tartuffe, on Dec 16, 2019 at 3:21 pm | 23 comments | 20224 Views
AROUND THE VALLEY
Comfort, communication -- and the lack of bothDanielle Solito was justifiably upset when she spoke about her daughter’s “extremely uncomfortable” experience at school. Solito said her 15-year-old...
Original post made by Gina Channell Wilcox on Sep. 17, 2022Last comment by Gina Channell, Publisher, on Oct 5, 2022 at 5:27 pm | 23 comments | 5694 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Palo Alto's plastics ban: Sensible policy or vain distraction?When I heard a few weeks ago that Palo Alto was considering a city-wide ban on plastic straws, utensils, and produce bags, my first thought was “Sheesh, can’t...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jun. 30, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jul 6, 2019 at 7:56 pm | 22 comments | 19802 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Some of your comments on nuclear energyThis is not a normal blog post but instead a selection of your comments on nuclear energy. Often the comments on a blog post devolve into an argument about nuclear...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jun. 28, 2020Last comment by Anon, on Jul 4, 2020 at 5:35 pm | 22 comments | 26431 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Smart meters: The easy part and the hard partThere’s an easier part and a harder part to a smart meter rollout. The easier part is installing the new meters and radios and associated software. I say this...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Sep. 26, 2021Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Oct 10, 2021 at 3:13 pm | 22 comments | 24756 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
The Emissions Intensity of California's Electricity GridSometimes California’s electricity is powered almost entirely by gas turbines. Below is an example from January 12 of this year at 6 pm, when there was little...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jul. 24, 2022Last comment by BobB, on Jul 31, 2022 at 5:52 pm | 22 comments | 19805 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Santa Says . . . Only Two in MarriageI met Santa today (or at least he looks like Santa), and I asked him what make a marriage last. There were two things Santa told me that he believes are the key...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 15, 2016Last comment by Sarah Sullivan, on Oct 14, 2016 at 9:37 pm | 22 comments | 37045 Views
TIM TALK
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 | 16831 Views
TIM TALK
Craziness at Cal and TennesseeThere is something clearly amiss when the home of the Free Speech Movement of the 1960s now has guidelines for censored speech. There's also something way...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 10, 2015Last comment by Formerly Dan from BC, on Sep 16, 2015 at 5:25 pm | 22 comments | 13359 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 yang?n, on Aug 27, 2019 at 11:45 pm | 22 comments | 11747 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Drivers Ed 101: Look Where You’re GoingSometimes I give money to animal rights organizations. I like animals, and I believe they should be treated with decency. Fine. The problem is, the organizations...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jan. 30, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Apr 30, 2019 at 5:35 pm | 22 comments | 23767 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Average Palo AltoOne of the things I find very encouraging about climate is that there is a small set of things that we can all do to have a big positive impact on climate change....
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Feb. 4, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Feb 12, 2019 at 10:45 am | 22 comments | 23269 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Are American and masculine identity compatible with eco-friendly living?Oh boy. After a week of heat, smoke, COVID news, and a frustrated housebound teenager, not necessarily in that order, I haven’t been entirely excited to do...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Oct. 4, 2020Last comment by Lee Forrest, on Oct 8, 2020 at 6:49 pm | 22 comments | 18979 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Climate DiplomacyIt can be difficult to talk about climate change with friends, family, or co-workers, all of whom may have different perspectives. So imagine doing that at the country...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jan. 5, 2020Last comment by leadership, on Jan 13, 2020 at 9:31 am | 21 comments | 20108 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Flying: Coming soon to an airport near you...This is the fourth post in an (intermittent) series on flying… Flying is a growing component of greenhouse gas emissions, and
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Apr. 12, 2020Last comment by aviation review, on Apr 19, 2020 at 2:43 pm | 21 comments | 26120 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Can we build enough clean, affordable power on time?Last week’s blog post had an overview of...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Dec. 5, 2021Last comment by Paly Grad, on Feb 11, 2022 at 8:07 am | 21 comments | 19456 Views
TIM TALK
Hayward NAACP officials threaten blog postersThe lame-duck Pleasanton school board took action on two key actions and heard disturbing comments from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 20, 2014Last comment by liberalism is a disease, on Nov 22, 2014 at 1:29 pm | 21 comments | 19964 Views
TIM TALK
Heated battle likely over climate change legislationThe battle in Sacramento likely will be heated over Senate Bill 350, the very aggressive climate change bill being pushed by Senate leader Kevin de Leon and Governor...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 1, 2015Last comment by Formerly Dan from BC, on Sep 9, 2015 at 4:29 pm | 21 comments | 12975 Views
TIM TALK
Supreme Court finally upholds religious freedomChurches have been singled out by public health officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom for particularly unconstitutional treatment during the pandemic lockdowns. Fortunately,...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 8, 2020Last comment by DKHSK, on Dec 14, 2020 at 1:26 pm | 21 comments | 6951 Views
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