Grassroots Issues

About this original series

Grassroots Videos is a non-profit, non-partisan volunteer organization with a mission to provide a medium for local citizens to publicly broadcast their opinion on local issues. We achieve this objective mainly through visual "letters to the editor" in the form of video-taped programs, titled Grassroots Issues. Grassroots Videos is based in Livermore, California.

# Episodes
146 episodes
Rating
TV-G

Episodes of Grassroots Issues

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  #401: Wendy Weathers / Livermore Fireworks
  
  Wendy Weathers and program host Barbara Hickman talk about what's involved in bringing the fireworks celebration back to Livermore, including the fundraising efforts, major sponsors, committee members, and how the viewers can help. Donations can be made online at livermorefireworks.org.Wendy also talks about the raffle underway, tickets on sale now; call 447-8426. Contact: 925-290-8235, livermorefireworks.org, info@livermorefireworks.org. Taped 5/3/12. Time 24:17.
  - Release date
    
    May 7, 2012
  - Runtime
    
    24:18
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  #399: John Stein / July Update
  
  John Stein and host Barbara Hickman discuss the Livermore City Council's adoption of the BART initiative vs putting it on the November ballot, the outlook for the proposed regional theater, the options for the Redevelopment Agency, the progress of the new outlet mall on El Charro Rd., and more. Taped 7/20/11. Time: 28:29.
  - Release date
    
    Jul 29, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    28:29
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  #398: 2011 Livermore Rodeo Parade
  
  The 2011 Livermore Rodeo Parade, produced by Livermore Rotary Club, videotaped by Bob Bronzan, and narrated by Barbara Hickman and John Shirley. Taped 6/11/11. Time 1hr 12 seconds.
  - Release date
    
    Jun 20, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    01:12:39
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  #397: Jeanie Haigh / Good News Bears
  
  Guest Jeanie Haigh and host Barbara Hickman talk about a wonderful organization that provides stuffed animals to anyone under stress or trauma who needs a hug. They take donations of new or "gently loved" stuffed animals, up to about 15" tall. Unfortunately, they can't use those from homes of smokers or cat owners because of allergies. Jeanie talks about the organization, who they are, where to bring the stuffed toys, and how you can help in other ways. Contact 925-373-7982, jhaigh@webbearings...
  - Release date
    
    Jun 20, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    28:33
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  #396: Michael Ferrucci / Shark Tank
  
  Guest Michael Ferrucci and host Barbara Hickman explain how the ABC-TV show Shark Tank works and discuss how entrepreneurs can get on, as Michael's company did with their unique folding guitar. Contact mferrucci@voyageairguitar.com or 800-371-6478. Taped 5/26/11. Time: 28:39.
  - Release date
    
    May 30, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    28:41
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  #395: John Stein / Spring Update
  
  Guest John Stein and host Barbara Hickman talk about the initiative to get the BART to Livermore issue on the November ballot, a new card room in town, the new outlet mall at El Charro, a new Target store, a developer who wants privileges not allowed other developers, and much more. Taped 4/27/11. Time: 28:30.
  - Release date
    
    Apr 29, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    28:34
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  #394: Don Miller and Kathy Streeter / BART to Do...
  
  Host Barbara Hickman hears the other side of the BART route issue from Don and Kathy, focusing on refuting statements from the Keep BART on 580 speakers. In Kathy's words, they came, "...to clear up very serious and ... dangerous misconceptions that opponents are promoting." They discuss the total cost for both routes and conclude that "Supporting the Isabel/Greenville station actually means no BART at all." Watch the entire video for their expanded argument. They recommend that viewers get th...
  - Release date
    
    Apr 2, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    28:36
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  #393: Valerie Raymond / Keep BART on 580?
  
  Host Barbara Hickman invites guest Valerie Raymond to compare positives and negatives of keeping BART on 580, as Livermore's General Plan requires, and running BART to the downtown area, as the City Council voted to recommend. Topics include parking requirements, housing requirements, ridership predicted, Federal funding, and more. She also discusses the existing housing to be demolished and more to be affected by noise and vibration. Information on the initiative to Keep BART on 580 is includ...
  - Release date
    
    Mar 27, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    28:21
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  #392: Linda Jeffery Sailors / Keep BART on 580
  
  Host Barbara Hickman and Linda Jeffery Sailors discuss the issue of keeping BART on 580 vs running the track through downtown Livermore. Linda mentions several important facts that the public meetings have glossed over, have not made public, or have misled us about, such as the self-imposed environmental constraints, how and how many Livermore residents would be impacted by the downtown track, and the expected economic development arising from having BART downtown. Contact: www.keepbarton580.o...
  - Release date
    
    Feb 20, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    29:27
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  #391: John Stein / January Update
  
  This month John and host Barbara Hickman discuss the initiative submitted by the Keep BART on 580 group and the Livermore City Council's short-notice Special Meeting. Other topics discussed include changing speed limits on several streets in town and what it would take to convince John to run for either Council or Mayor in November's election. To help with the initiative contact Peggy McLain at pmclain@keepBARTon580.org. Taped 1/24/11. Time: 28:30
  - Release date
    
    Jan 29, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    28:38