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TIM TALK
Caldor fire devastation is stark along HIghway 50Driving back and forth to South Lake Tahoe last week the devastation caused by the Caldor Fire last August became even more obvious. We had been to the Lake in...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 21, 2022Last comment by Joe V, on Jun 23, 2022 at 4:20 pm | 1 comment | 3175 Views
TIM TALK
Celebrating Christmas Eve as a worshipperPastor Steve Madsen will enjoy a fresh experience Saturday night—he’ll attend a Christmas Eve service as a worshipper. Madsen, founding pastor of Cornerstone...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 22, 2022Last comment by Jason Whitlock, on Dec 26, 2022 at 1:42 pm | 14 comments | 3172 Views
TIM TALK
Legislators and governor debate spending instead of savingSacramento legislators undoubtedly are taking a deep breath and celebrating today after meeting the voter-imposed June 15 deadline to pass a 2022-23 budget. It calls...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 14, 2022Last comment by iceblocky, on Jun 16, 2022 at 6:48 am | 7 comments | 3172 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Something brewing in the Tri-ValleyFor me, there's only one thing better than enjoying a cold beer with friends on a hot summer day. Enjoying a cold beer in a heated home with friends when it’s...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Dec. 14, 2022Last comment by Karl A, on Dec 14, 2022 at 9:26 am | 1 comment | 3170 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
I felt the earth moveLast Tuesday I was in my company’s San Francisco location on a fluke. I rarely visit, but on that particular day I was meeting up with an old co-worker who...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Nov. 2, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on Nov 4, 2022 at 1:34 pm | 5 comments | 3145 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Planning Your Physician Assistant (PA) ApplicationAs with any graduate school, applying for PA programs takes a good deal of thought and planning. Even those who fulfill their course requirements and work part-time...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Apr. 13, 2023There are no comments yet. 3143 Views
TIM TALK
Pleasanton council now dominated by slow-growth factionPleasanton Mayor Karla Brown will have plenty of like-minded colleagues on the City Council when the election is certified later this month. Incumbent Councilwoman...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 10, 2022Last comment by Kevin, on Nov 12, 2022 at 6:33 pm | 2 comments | 3138 Views
TIM TALK
Miley and Gioia discuss key issues facing supervisorsLong-time supervisors Nate Miley and John Gioia both chair their county boards and came together for a webinar to discuss a variety of issues last month. The...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 3, 2023Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Sep 4, 2023 at 9:01 am | 2 comments | 3138 Views
TIM TALK
Growing truffles in LivermoreWhile reporting for my recent cover story on the Livermore Valley wine industry, I came across a notable new use for wine country land. Mark and Maria Triska have...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Aug. 9, 2023There are no comments yet. 3136 Views
TIM TALK
Livermore-based Sparkz moving battery technology forwardVeteran entrepreneur Sanjiv Malhotra shared with attendees at Innovation Tri-Valley’s 2023 Gamechanger awards Wednesday night why his company, Sparkz of Livermore,...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 30, 2023Last comment by Compoundinggal, on Mar 30, 2023 at 11:50 am | 1 comment | 3134 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Book it to the libraryLast year I was visiting my brother in Oak Park, Illinois and one of the things that showed up most on any “sights to see” website was the public library. Since...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Feb. 8, 2023Last comment by JJ, on Feb 10, 2023 at 3:58 pm | 3 comments | 3119 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Effortless and eco-conscious: exploring e-bikesWhile living in Davis and then San Francisco I became an avid biker. I would bike to work and to places around town when doing errands. A practice I try to maintain...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Jul. 5, 2023Last comment by Jason Peck, on Jul 7, 2023 at 9:14 am | 3 comments | 3119 Views
TIM TALK
Successful measures should enhance Livermore Valley wine countryIn Livermore, it was notable to watch the shift in both county and local policies as demonstrated at the ballot box. By margins of way over 60%, Livermore voters...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Nov. 17, 2022Last comment by Compoundinggal, on Nov 17, 2022 at 10:36 am | 1 comment | 3103 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 | 3095 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 | 3057 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. 3040 Views
NOTES ON THE VALLEY
Wine about itI’ve never been a wine guy. The world of wine can be intimidating and overwhelming for those who are not familiar with it. With so many different varietals, regions,...
Original post made by Monith Ilavarasan on Dec. 7, 2022Last comment by DublinMike, on Dec 10, 2022 at 9:48 am | 1 comment | 3030 Views
TIM TALK
Tri-Valley faces challenge with demand for industrial land high==I Note from Tim: The significance of this is that the valley cities have urban growth boundaries. Designating additional developable land likely will involve...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Dec. 8, 2022Last comment by Rich Buckley, on Dec 8, 2022 at 10:04 am | 1 comment | 3023 Views
TIM TALK
Traffic congestion worsens with weather-related problems and return to the officeIf you are an unfortunate commuter using Interstate 680, it’s become clear that traffic levels are climbing back to pre-lockdown levels. Interstate 580 already...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Mar. 23, 2023There are no comments yet. 3023 Views
TIM TALK
More bad news for downtown San FranciscoThe other shoe keeps dropping in downtown San Francisco. This week the owners of the 1.2 million-square-foot Westfield San Francisco Centre announced they were...
Original post made by Tim Hunt on Jun. 15, 2023Last comment by DublinMike, on Jun 18, 2023 at 10:32 pm | 6 comments | 3016 Views
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