Local television programming for Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore through the courtesy of Viacom Cable, begins its eighth season this year.

Darla Stevens, director of the local television service, recalls the beginning of the program which "started with a small black and white portapak," used by dedicated individuals volunteering to teach production.

With better cable resources, continued school district cooperative production, and skilled support from valley individuals with their private equipment, community television is now viewed in color with an emphasis on local programming.

On any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening, viewers may tune in to such community-generated programs as: Valley Magazine (short segment features), Let's Talk Sports with Dr. B (live phone-in), Valley Forum (general topics and public affairs), Report from the Cities (each city mayor with brief report on city business), Valley Business and You (local business topics), Senior Reflections (produced with and for seniors), Byline: AAUW (community topics produced by AAUW) and a new program just launched: Women's Network (for and by valley women).

To obtain specific program times and content, tune in to cable channel 30. "It's your channel," says Darla, "an electronic town hall for local communications."

Anyone interested in volunteering their talents to local programming should contact Darla at 462-3373.

To see a reproduction of the original article and edition of Pleasanton Pathways, visit: November 10, 1983 Pathways.