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Aama’s Kitchen for Nepali and Indian cuisine
Aama’s Kitchen in Livermore excels at Nepali food, a blend of Indian and Chinese cuisine.
Teeth wisdom: Pleasanton author releases ninth edition of ‘dental bible’ pocket guide
One of the Tri-Valley’s most accomplished authors might not be a household name on pop culture bookshelves, but two generations of dental assistants and hygienists couldn’t get through college and career the same without her work.
City finally moving to fix its policy causing poor cell coverage
It’s notable that the City Council and city staff finally have gotten around to updating the city’s burdensome and impractical policy for locating cellular phone towers.
Becoming a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
Occupational therapists help people in a variety of ways, from evaluating and tailoring a program to improve motor skills to recommending coping strategies for patients who have serious mental health challenges. Here, I outline the path to becoming a licensed OT…
Have a drink with me: Judging PCO’s Tri-Valley Craft Cocktail Competition
“Eighteen top local mixologists put their skills to the test for hundreds of thirsty attendees and four judges, including yours truly, during the annual Craft Cocktail Competition fundraiser for Pacific Chamber Orchestra.”
Lawrence lab moves toward power upgrades on the National Ignition Facility
The National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the only facility to achieve nuclear fusion in a lab, is moving toward a significant enhancement in its capabilities.
Take Us Along: A drink in Montréal
Our Tri-Valley Foodist Deborah Grossman relaxes with a well-made cocktail and lunch in Montréal’s Bar George.
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Programs
Once you familiarize yourself with the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) website, you will see there are many options for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs. Here are seven factors you should consider when choosing a program…
Rep reckoning: Reflections as national scandal hits Tri-Valley with Swalwell sex abuse allegations
“I tend to think the words someone uses along the way are a signal about their true character … Maybe the writing was always on the wall that Eric Swalwell would be the author of his own political downfall.”
Thanks John Sensiba for your leadership
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley’s leadership saluted one of its own and one of the valley’s most valuable citizens last week when the crew named its Pleasanton board room for John Sensiba.
A trip to the theater: Concerts, plays, comedy and dinosaurs for Bankhead this spring
“The excitement is building at the Bankhead Theater for its milestone 20th season arriving in August. Not to be missed in these forward-looking announcements is a crowded catalog for the heart of spring to put a bow on 2025-26 for LVA and its resident theater companies.”
Feds asking right question about return on high education investment
“There was the predictable angst with the federal Dept. of Education announcement that it would no longer fund college loans for majors that did not yield jobs that paid for the education. In other words, what’s the return on investment?”
Why oral exams matter more than ever
“Alongside widespread access to tutoring and editing support, this AI shift has led colleges to reconsider how intellectual engagement is assessed. One approach gaining traction is the oral examination, a format that evaluates how students think in real time.”
Noshing at Norm’s Place and Primos in Danville
Norm’s Place and Primos, known for good pizza and chicken wings, recently welcomed new owners.

