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Around the Valley: Training 'empowers' volunteers to help

Around the Valley: Training 'empowers' volunteers to help

Tri-Valley Haven is offering its 70-hour volunteer training, which helped longtime volunteer Kristie Wang become more comfortable to take crisis line calls and support people in difficult situations
Notes on the Valley: Return to office

Notes on the Valley: Return to office

Blogger Monith Ilavarasan offers his perspective on the benefits and challenges of working remotely
Tim Talk: Tri-Valley lost key leader when Rich Rankin died

Tim Talk: Tri-Valley lost key leader when Rich Rankin died

Blogger Tim Hunt pays tribute to former LLNL official Rich Rankin, who died of cancer this month at his home in Ammon, Idaho.
What a Week: Alameda County Fair in full swing

What a Week: Alameda County Fair in full swing

Editorial: Jeremy Walsh previews the week ahead at the Alameda County Fair and shares some of his favorite attractions and fair food.
Pleasanton Preps: Gearing up for return of horse racing at the fair

Pleasanton Preps: Gearing up for return of horse racing at the fair

Plus, check out new exhibit at Museum on Main
What a Week: Fitting Mayor's Awards

What a Week: Fitting Mayor's Awards

Editorial: Jeremy Walsh reflects on the city of Pleasanton's recent Commission and Committee Recognition Dinner and Mayor's Award event.
What a Week: Why no endorsements

What a Week: Why no endorsements

Editorial: Jeremy Walsh explains why the Pleasanton Weekly, Livermore Vine and DanvilleSanRamon.com have not endorsed candidates ahead of this primary election.
Notes on the Valley: Why this district attorney race matters

Notes on the Valley: Why this district attorney race matters

There has never been an election like the one we are going to have on June 7.
Around the Valley: A seat at the table

Around the Valley: A seat at the table

The quest to make nutritious food available to all public school students for free is a laudable idea, but some students say the school-provided food isn’t cutting the mustard.
Tim Talk: Critical June elections for Alameda County sheriff and district attorney

Tim Talk: Critical June elections for Alameda County sheriff and district attorney

Alameda County voters face two crucial decisions concerning law enforcement in the June 7 primary.
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