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TIM TALK
Just who is the extremist when it comes to abortion?Gov. Gavin Newsom is so confident of his re-election next month that he’s spending his time shilling for the abortion rights proposition. The television...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Oct. 27, 2022Last comment by Kevin, on Oct 27, 2022 at 8:11 pm | 3 comments | 1819 Views
TIM TALK
Pondering school bonds in Pleasanton and LivermoreLivermore and Pleasanton voters will both consider school bond issues next month—although with mailed ballots already in homes, they’re doing it now....
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Oct. 25, 2022Last comment by pleasantonweekly.com, on Oct 26, 2022 at 6:13 pm | 6 comments | 1940 Views
TIM TALK
Goodness Village leaders are innovating as they serve formerly unhoused residentsNOTE: Corrected and updated Oct. 28, 2022 Spend some time with Kim Curtis, the executive director of Goodness Village, and you cannot help but be impressed...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Oct. 20, 2022Last comment by DublinMike, on Oct 24, 2022 at 10:16 am | 6 comments | 2070 Views
COUPLE'S NET
We Try to Do This
At times in life, unexpected situations arise that cut you to your knees. For example:
- A job loss; along with our identity
- A divorce we didn’t...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 22, 2022There are no comments yet. 6691 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“That Sort of Jab Fell Under the Category of Unnecessary Roughness”- Claire Cain This line jumped out at me from Cain’s novel. I’m not talking about football. Maybe you know what I mean because you are the recipient...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 15, 2022Last comment by Cynthia , on Oct 18, 2022 at 10:51 am | 1 comment | 6916 Views
TIM TALK
Celebrating a wedding and delighting in fall colorsWe’ve spent the last week celebrating the marriage of our daughter Glenalyn to Solomon Joseph in Southern Utah. The ceremony took place in a resort east of...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Oct. 13, 2022Last comment by Carole Lee Manning, on Oct 17, 2022 at 7:15 pm | 4 comments | 2254 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Becoming a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)Occupational therapists (OTs) consider physical, emotional, and environmental factors that affect participation and performance in daily and otherwise meaningful...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 13, 2022There are no comments yet. 2480 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
California surfin'Despite every instinct in her body, my partner organized a surfing lesson for us and a few of our friends. Since we’ve been together it would come up randomly...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Oct. 12, 2022There are no comments yet. 2546 Views
AROUND THE VALLEY
A considerable grain of saltWhat happened with the cheer / stunt team at California High School last school year has bothered me for several months. The way I see it, 28 teen girls were...
Original post made by Gina Channell Wilcox on Oct. 10, 2022Last comment by Kevin, on Oct 11, 2022 at 6:39 pm | 3 comments | 7434 Views
TIM TALK
James White pulls no punches when talking racism in the corporate worldCorporate executive James D. White speaks and writes bluntly when it come to racism he’s encountered in the United States corporate world. Addressing the...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Oct. 6, 2022Last comment by Pton Resident, on Oct 9, 2022 at 2:47 am | 1 comment | 2739 Views
COUPLE'S NET
“No, it just explains it.”“I probably saved you from being seriously injured.” Did he expect her to thank him for that? “So you think that excuses your behavior?” “No,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 7, 2022There are no comments yet. 6865 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 | 3727 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Camping in Mt. DiabloNature and I have an interesting relationship. I’ve written a lot about how I love to go hiking and spend the weekends doing anything other than being glued to...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Oct. 5, 2022There are no comments yet. 2075 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) ProgramsMost PT programs in the US use the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). This online portal allows you to...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 5, 2022There are no comments yet. 2092 Views
TIM TALK
Lawrence Livermore's team role in DART asteroid targeting missionThere’s about 200 people around the world walking around with smiles plastered on their faces these days. They’re the team that hit a football-field-sized...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Oct. 4, 2022Last comment by Elizabeth, on Oct 5, 2022 at 7:46 am | 1 comment | 1935 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Palo Alto's bold proposal to jumpstart home electrificationSix years ago Palo Alto set a goal to reduce city emissions to 80%...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Sep. 25, 2022Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Oct 3, 2022 at 8:39 pm | 28 comments | 12882 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
A picnic by Lake ChabotIt was my birthday this past weekend and my partner had an idea of throwing a small party. I’m normally not one to make a big deal out of birthdays, however my...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Sep. 28, 2022Last comment by Lucy, on Sep 30, 2022 at 3:35 pm | 3 comments | 2289 Views
TIM TALK
Mehran Jr. held his cards closeAlex Mehran Jr. demonstrated how to play his cards close to his chest Tuesday evening. Speaking to San Francisco Business Times Publisher Mary Huss on a panel with...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 29, 2022There are no comments yet. 2330 Views
TIM TALK
Collaboration center opens to foster new partnerships for lab and universityMonday was a day to celebrate for Director Kim Budil and her “partner in crime” June Yu an eight-year journey to bring a stronger academic linkage to Lawrence...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 27, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Sep 27, 2022 at 11:03 am | 1 comment | 1940 Views
TIM TALK
Understanding how PG&E failed with gas lines and transmission linesIt is stunning to learn that the part that failed on a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. high-voltage transmission tower to spark the Camp Fire that destroyed Paradise...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Sep. 22, 2022Last comment by Long Time Pleasanton Resident, on Sep 26, 2022 at 12:43 pm | 6 comments | 2975 Views
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2023 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
