April 19, 2023

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County Codes Update

By Amy Sylvestri CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

County Code Enforcement has left much to be desired recently, according to the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC), who heard an update from the department at their Monday night meeting.

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CONGRATULATIONS!: Twenty students were honored last week as part of the annual Student-Citizen Award, sponsored by the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce. Each student was presented with a plaque with their name engraved on it and a donation of books to take back to their schools.

CV Student-Citizens of the Year

By Michael Singer CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

The Castro Valley and Eden Area Chamber of Commerce recognized 20 outstanding local students at its Student-Citizen of the Year event last Thursday.

All the schools in Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) were represented, including the CV Adult and Career Education and the Roy Johnson Program. Awards were also given out for Redwood Christian Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, the

East Bay Arts High School in San Lorenzo, and Our Lady of Grace Elementary School in Castro Valley. Each student was presented with a plaque with their name engraved on it that will hang at their school. They also received a certificate from Supervisor

Eden Area ROP Offers Career Pathway Options

By Mike McGuire CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

California high schools usually do a good job of pointing students to colleges, but the path forward can be a bit more mysterious for students who’d like to go to work right out of high school. The mystery can deepen if the student wants to pursue a career rather than simply get a job offering little chance for advancement.

Former Castro Valley High School principal Blaine Torpey had been a student like that.

“I was a better worker than a student,” Torpey recalls.

“It took me a few years to be ready for college.”

Today he’s superintendent of the Eden Valley Regional Occupational Program, helping students make the same kind of transition he did. He had worked in several world-class restaurants before going to

college years after high school and becoming a teacher before going into administration.

Working with employers, high schools, and Chabot College, Eden Area ROP gives students and former students the skills they need to quickly enter in-demand occupations that pay well. Among those are medical careers, auto technology, culinary work, and even cybersecurity—which has see ROP on back

Nate Miley, who also provided a donation of books as part of the table decorations, which the students took back to their schools at the end of the event.

“The event was really terrific,” said CVUSD Board of Trustees and Chamber see YEAR on page 10

After a brief presentation from Code Enforcement staff, speakers and MAC members alike laid into the department, which they said simply does not do enough to keep the unincorporated area looking tidy and maintain a high quality of life standard.

Code Enforcement in the county is done by seven investigators who are assigned to specific areas in the county. They mainly work based on reported complaints of violations and don’t have the staffing to be “proactive” in seeking out violators. They also work see MAC on page 11

page Shannon Ball from CV in her ROP Auto Tech class.

PHOTO BY MIKE MCGUIRE

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CHP’s Message to Distracted Drivers: It’s Just Not Worth It

By Michael Singer CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

Applying make-up, adjusting the radio, or reading a map is legal while driving, but the California Highway Patrol says each of these activities contributes to distracted driving.

Anything that diverts the driver’s eyes or attention from the roadway, even for 1-2 seconds, could result in tragedy. The bottom line, whatever the distraction, the CHP wants drivers to know that “It’s Not Worth It!”

“Thousands of people every year lose their lives to an action that is 100 percent avoidable,” said CHP Captain Austin Danmeier. “CHP officers enforce cell phone laws to try and reduce the number of people

injured or killed as a result of distracted driving. Drivers make the choice to engage in distraction, and with that choice comes consequences.”

The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that at least 28% or 1.6 million crashes are caused each year by drivers using cell phones and texting. The NSC estimates that 1.4 million crashes each year are caused by drivers using cell phones, and a minimum of 200,000 additional crashes each year are caused by drivers who are texting.

Teens are considered at the most risk for distracted driving. They are inexperienced drivers and are saturated with technology, says CHP Officer Daniel Jacowitz.

“Illegal text messaging

would qualify as a manual, visual, and cognitive distraction since an individual uses their hands to type, their eyes to see what they are typing, and their mind because they have to think about the message,” Officer Jacowitz says.

Even with hands-free technology, although legal, cell phones are still hazardous and not risk-free, the CHP says. Studies show that texting on a cell phone is by far the most hazardous distraction.

From an officer’s standpoint, texting and talking on a cell phone can show driving behavior similar to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Distracted drivers often weave in and out of lanes, or they speed up and slow down in see CHP on page 3

Art, Essay Deadline April 25

The 2023 Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade Art & Essay/ Poem Contest is open to all students who attend school in Castro Valley, including public and private schools as well as home-schooled students, competing in two categories (Art or Essay/Poem) and three levels of competition (Kindergarten-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grades, and 4th-5th grades).

The theme for this year is “Let’s Ride!” The Rotary Club of Castro Valley continues it’s long-standing commitment to the students by sponsoring this contest to celebrate the Rowell Ranch Rodeo and Parade.

This year’s competition is being Co-chaired by three members of the Rotary Club of Castro Valley: April Chan (EBMUD Director), Dan Jacowitz (CHP Officer/CV Office Public Information Officer), and Ceta Dochterman (Retired Probation Officer).

All entries can be submitted to school offices; mailed to Art and Essay/Poem Contest Rotary Club of Castro Valley, PO Box 2117, Castro Valley, CA 94546; or dropped off at CV Rotarian Dan Willits’ business (Direct Sales Floors Carpet One, 2973 Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley) between 10 am to 5pm. All Entires must be received NO LATER THAN APRIL 25, 2023.

For more information, visit: rowellranchrodeoparade. com/art-essay-poem-contest/ Questions can be emailed to: rrrparade@gmail.com.

Scouts Fix Picnic Tables

Castro Valley Scout Troop 701 recently renovated picnic tables at the Rancho Los Mochos Scout Camp in Livermore. The picnic tables were in bad shape. They needed replacement years ago. Thirteen scouts and 10 adults took on the major repair job. “We finally had the wood, good weather, and sweat equity available to take on this job, says Troop leader Tina Mitchell. “Twenty-one tables later, we have a beautiful setting.” The Troop resourced the redwood from Nick Harvey at Bay Area Redwood, who helped give the Scouts a discount on the wood. The Troop decided on a single solid-slab piece for the table tops and two side benches. The replacement wood was a bit heavy but so beautiful, Mitchell said. “We needed service hours, and we wanted to ‘do a good deed’ for our Scout Camp,” she added. There were some sore muscles, but a great sense of accomplishment was felt by all. Troop 701 is still fundraising for the wood. If you would like to support their efforts, please use the PayPal link: paypal.me/BSATroop701 and add picnic tables to your memo.

CHP: Stay Focused on Road Ahead

continued from previous page unusual ways. The CHP says this behavior is unsafe while operating a vehicle, and they will issue a citation.

“It is the responsibility of all drivers to help keep the roads

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Two Busted for Possessing Drugs

Sunday, April 16: at 12:26 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested two people from Castro Valley on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine drugs and related drug paraphernalia. A 27-yearold man and a 26-year-old woman were hanging outside a convenience store on Redwood Road near Grove Way when deputies approached them and discovered their stash. The pair were taken into custody.

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Drugs in Pocket

Saturday, April 15: at 2:15 p.m., a 33-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine drugs and related drug paraphernalia. Deputies stopped the man for questioning outside a coffee shop on Redwood Road near Castro Valley Boulevard. The man revealed he had drugs in his pocket. Deputies took the man into custody.

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Man had Fentanyl at the Rec Center

Friday, April 14: at 8:12 p.m., a 50-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of possessing fentanyl drugs. Deputies stopped the man for questioning outside the Five Canyons Rec Center near Five Canyons Parkway, where they discovered his stash. The man was taken into custody.

Arrested for Loaded, Concealed Guns

Thursday, April 13: at 2:56 a.m., deputies arrested two people on suspicion of multiple counts of carrying and concealing loaded weapons in the parking lot of the Castro Village Shopping Center on Rustic Drive. A 22-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman were parked in a car when deputies approached them and discovered they were armed. The pair were taken to Santa Rita Jail.

Refused to Leave Church Grounds

safe,” says Officer Jacowitz.

“If you have teenagers in your family who are driving, make sure they understand the laws and what their responsibilities are as well.”

Safe operation of a vehi-

cle requires motorists to pay attention to their driving, other vehicles around them, and changing road conditions, the CHP says. Focus on the road ahead and get to where you are going safely.

Saturday, April 15: at 9:43 a.m., deputies arrested a 35-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of possessing illegal narcotics and related drug paraphernalia. The man was stopped for questioning outside a convenience store on Redwood Road near Grove Way. Deputies took the man into custody.

Wednesday, April 12: at 1:13 p.m., a 54-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of violating the terms of a court-issued restraining order and refusing to leave a church parking lot after being asked to do so. Deputies responded to a report that the man was within a required 100yard distance from the church. The man was taken into custody.

PHOTO COURTESY OF TINA MITCHELL

If you are like me, you stand in front of the olive oils at the grocery store wondering what to buy: Should it be virgin, extra virgin, from California, Italy or Greece? How important is “cold press?” Thankfully, Nate Bradley, owner of Amphora Nueva, oil and vinegar vendor in the Market Place has the answers! Castro Valley Arts Foundation is sponsoring the Olive Oil 101 class Wednesday, April 26 at 7:30 to 9 pm in the Exhibition Room at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts (19501 Redwood Road). Happy to bring his class to his hometown, Nate says, “Please join us for an evening filled with tasting, learning, and sharing.” Attendees will taste five or six of the freshest most awarded olive oils in the world. Everyone will receive a complimentary bottle of aged balsamic vinegar and an exclusive discount on Amphora products on the night of the event. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the Castro Valley Arts Foundation to purchase a microphone for the Theater. Tickets are limited. Visit: cvartsfoundation.org

–Terry Liebowitz

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): This week offers new opportunities for adventurous Sheep, both personal and professional. Single Sheep could find romance with a Taurus or Scorpio.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Your big break is about to happen in the workplace. Expect to hear more about it within a few days. Meanwhile, enjoy some much-needed fun time.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Your past tendency for breaking promises could be catching up with you. You need to reassure a certain someone in your life that this time you’ll keep your word. Good luck.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Watch your tendency to be overcautious in your personal relationships. Give people a chance to show who they are, not who you assume them to be.

LEO (July 23 - August 22): Aspects favor closer attention to family matters, especially where it concerns older relatives who might need special care. A coworker has information that can help.

VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): A workplace change causes a temporary delay in your plans. Still, continue working on your project so that you’ll be ready when it’s time to start up again.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): Stick with your plans despite some recent disappointments. Persistence will pay off. A family member’s health takes a happy turn for the better.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Your gift for seeing through to the heart of a matter (or the heart of a person) impresses someone who is in a position to make you a very interesting offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Your colleagues believe in your leadership abilities because you believe in yourself. Your strength inspires others to follow your example.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): A sensitive situation needs sensitive handling. Show more patience than you usually do. This will allow everyone time for some really hard thinking.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): You are determined to take charge of a difficult situation and turn it around. Good for you. Accept much-needed help and advice from a Libra.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): You are able to help people by sensing their deepest pain, but be careful not to let your own emotions get injured. Try to maintain a safe balance.

Celebrate Earth Day Saturday

By Ned MacKay SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

Earth Day, the annual worldwide rededication to preserving and enhancing our planetary environment, falls on Saturday, April 22 this year, and a variety of programs are planned in the East Bay Regional Parks in observance of the occasion.

One such Earth Day program to protect parks is shoreline cleanup. You can volunteer to help pick up trash and debris at regional park locations throughout the District.

Parks where the shoreline cleanup will take place are Point Pinole in Richmond, Hayward Shoreline, Tidewater Boating Center in Oakland, MLK Shoreline in Oakland, and Crown Beach in Alameda. At these parklands, both registrants and walkups will be welcome. There is also an Earth Day volunteer project planned at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley, which requires registration.

For information on these projects and how to register, visit www.ebparks.org and click on “Earth Day Cleanup Events” on the home page. Earth Day in Livermore Earth Day will be celebrated at Del Valle Regional Park south of Livermore with a scavenger hunt, a craft-making session, animal specimens and a guided walk on the East Shore Trail.

Activities will continue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., centered on the Arroyo Mocho picnic area, with the interpretive staff presiding. Children must be accompanied by adults.

Del Valle Regional Park is at 7000 Del Valle Road off Mines Road, about nine miles south of Livermore. For more information, call 510-544-3146.

For more park events, visit: www.ebparks.org/things-to-do.

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Tomorrow: Free Career and Resource Fair

Visit Castro Valley Adult & Career Education on Thursday, April 20, from 6 to 8 pm for a free career and resource fair. There will be employers who are hiring, community agencies that offer support to the community and you can learn about job training at the adult school. No registration needed. located at: 4430 Alma Avenue in room 2.

Sat., April 22: Tuber/Cutting Sale in San Leandro

The San Leandro Dahlia Society will be selling dahlia tubers and cuttings/small plants this Saturday, April 22, 11 am to 2 pm at the Mulford Garden Improvement Association Clubhouse, 13055 Aurora Drive, San Leandro, (across from Garfield Elementary School). Knowledgeable helpers will be able to give you planting advice. Periodically, there will be a demonstration of planting tubers for the inexperienced grower. Come early for the best selection!

Sat., April 22: Celebrate Earth Day at CV Library

Join the Castro Valley Library ForestR.org, East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), The Friends of the Castro Valley Library, and partners for an Earth Day celebration this Saturday, April 22, 11 am to 4 pm! Event will include: Live music with James Henry (1 to 3:00 pm), seed giveaway, seedling exchange, gleaned gruit giveaway (bring yours to share), Harvest Exchange (bring yours to share), Friends of the Library book sale, children’s crafts, and more! 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley.

Sun., April 23: ‘In Full Swing’ Spring Concert

Please join us at the Castro Valley Library this Sunday, April 23, from 2 to 4 pm for the return of In Full Swing’s Spring Concert. Enjoy live, big-band music at the library! A local Bay Area favorite, “In Full Swing,” is a 20-piece swinging big-band and vocalist. Register at: aclibrary.org.

Sun., April 23: Primavera Century Bike Ride

Starting from Mission San Jose High School, Fremont. Routes are the 25 mile, mostly flat Fun Ride, 100 km metric century and 100 mile century. Climb the challenging Calaveras Wall, then cycle the scenic route along Calaveras Reservoir. Ride past Livermore vineyards and wineries. The longer routes have lunch at a winery, then it’s back to the start for a hearty meal. All routes are fully supported with SAG and rest stops. For more information, please visit: https://ffbc.org/primavera or call: (520) 490-8098.

Mon., April 24: Eden Garden Club Meeting

The next meeting of Eden Garden Club will be Monday, April 24, 9:30 am at the Castro Valley Methodist Church 19806 Wisteria Street in Castro Valley. The speaker will be Yon Hardisty of Forestr.org, whose mission is to educate local communities about permaculture practices. Meetings are free and guests are always welcome. Please call 510 397-1268 for further information.

Do you want to do something to help our community fight homelessness? You can support your local FESCO homeless shelters by participating in the free FESCO Shuffle!

The Shuffle is a fun, free, and family-oriented event where the proceeds benefit FESCO families. The community is invited to sponsor the event, and walk or run that day. Team Captains lead the fundraiser by rallying supporters to join their teams, pledge donations, and walk for their team. Businesses can also get involved in the event by sponsoring The FESCO Shuffle.

Join us: Saturday, May 6 at Moreau Catholic High School (27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward) from 7 am to 12 noon.

The walk is a great way to get out and enjoy a family-oriented day while also knowing you are supporting the unhoused population in our area.

All participants will enjoy a fun-filled day for all ages with music provided by a popular Bay Area band, a Kids-Zone with fun games and prizes, food, raffles, interesting vendors, and much more!

You can support FESCO and the FESCO Shuffle in several ways. By going to the Shuffle site: fescoshuffle.org, they can form or join a team, sponsor someone participating in the Shuffle, donate to the Shuffle, make a direct financial contribution to FESCO, or sign up for the 5K Run.

FESCO is also seeking commercial sponsors to underwrite costs. Sponsors will receive a number of benefits including having their names printed on the t-shirts given out to all Shuffle participants. Funding from sponsors and the money pledged to the walkers translates to impacting hundreds of homeless children and their parents each year. see FESCO on page 5

Chanticleers Presents ‘Six Degrees of Separation’

Chanticleers Theatre is excited to announce its upcoming production of Six Degrees of Separation, a thought-provoking play by John Guare. The play which originally opened on Broadway in 1990, has been lauded for its sharp wit, intelligent commentary on class and social structures, and its exploration of the connections that bind us all.

Six Degrees of Separation tells the story of Paul, a charming and mysterious young man who claims to be the son of Sidney Poitier, the famous actor. Paul weaves an elaborate tale of his connections to high society, capturing the attention of wealthy New York City couple Flan and Ouisa Kittredge. As the story unfolds, the Kittredges and their friends are drawn into Paul’s world,

blurring the lines between truth and fiction, and ultimately questioning the nature of human connection.

Director Jacob Russell-Snyder has assembled a talented cast of local actors to bring this compelling story to life on the Chanticleers stage.

“We are thrilled to bring ‘Six Degrees of Separation’ to Castro Valley,” said Russell-Snyder. “John Guare’s

writing is both poignant and humorous, and the themes of the play are still relevant today. I was in the play back in high school and am so glad I get to come full circle and direct it today.”

The production of “Six Degrees of Separation” will run from April 28-May 21. Tickets are available for purchase by calling 510-SEE-LIVE or going online to chanticleers.org

Stay safe…and save money! Register now for the library’s popular senior driving program taking place Thursday, April 20 from 12 to 2 pm. Conducted by the California Highway Patrol, this seminar will include: compensating for age-related changes, tune-up your driving skills, rules of the road, safe driving tips; and more! Participants will receive a certificate for completing this FREE course which may lead to an insurance discount. You must be 65 or older to qualify. Registration is required for this FREE program. To register, call the Library Information Desk at 510667-7900. This program will be held IN PERSON at the Castro Valley library in the Chabot/Canyon room. The Castro Valley Library is located at 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley. For more information, call the Library at: 510-667-7900, or see Events at: www.aclibrary.org/branches/csv.

FESCO: Shuffle is May 6th

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In addition to serving single mothers with children, FESCO is the only shelter in Hayward that welcomes single fathers, two-parent families with children, and teenage males as part of a family group. FESCO has made a difference every day since our start in 1986. In our founding documents, we committed to keeping families together during their period of homelessness.

For more info, go to www. fescoshuffle.org or call Stephanie Miller at the FESCO office at (510) 886-5473 or Kyle Garcia at: kgarcia@livelafamilia. org or phone: 510-935-3214

Senior Q&A: May Someone with Dementia Sign Will?

Q. My husband and I would like to make wills, but I am concerned because he has been recently diagnosed with early-stage dementia. Legally, can he still make a will?

By Gene L. Osofsky, Esq. SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

A. It depends, but very often the answer would be yes. Under the law, he must have what is called “testamentary capacity”. This means that at the time he signs a will he must understand what he is signing and the implications of making a will. Simply because he has been diagnosed with a form of mental illness or disease process, does not necessarily mean he lacks legal capacity to make a will. Generally speaking, he would be considered mentally competent to make a will if: (1) he is able to understand that he is making a will, (2) he understands the nature and extent of his property, which means he understands what he owns, and (3) he knows and understands who his family relations are. Further, he would only need to meet these requirements at the time he signs his will. Some persons are more lucid at certain times during the day, and he should sign his will during those lucid periods.

A related question is whether he would also have sufficient capacity to make a trust. The question here is whether signing a trust requires a greater degree of capacity than signing a will, as trust documents are usually more complex.

A few years ago a California court addressed this question in a case called Andersen

vs Hunt. In that case, a father made an amendment to his original trust, created years earlier,

to leave a 60% portion of his estate to his longtime romantic partner, thereby reducing the share going to his three children. When the father died, his children contested the trust on the ground that their father lacked sufficient capacity, urging that the act of creating a trust required a greater degree of capacity than signing a will. On appeal, the court upheld the trust amendments, concluding that they were rather simple in

nature and therefore the law concerning the capacity to make a will should control.

The lessons: (1) if a trust document were drafted to be relatively simple and straightforward, then the requirement of capacity would likely be construed under the more relaxed standard applicable to the making of wills; (2) alternatively, for a person whose capacity were questionable, perhaps a will would be the better choice.

If there is concern that capacity may later be questioned, it would be helpful to have evidence of your husband’s capacity at the time he signs the will or simple trust, such as a current letter from his phy-

sician attesting to his capacity and/or a video-taped pre-signing interview conducted by the attorney preparing the will.

If your husband has sufficient capacity to meet the relaxed standards for making a will, or even a simple trust, I would urge him to do so as soon as possible. Further, if he does not plan to disinherit any children, or to treat them differently in the overall division, the chance of a later contest is much reduced.

Gene L. Osofsky is an elder law and estate planning attorney who has been helping East Bay families with legal matters for over 30 years. Visit: www. LawyerForSeniors.com.

REAL ESTATE REALITY

By Carl Medford, CRS Special to the Forum

GUEST COMMENTARY

Decreasing Inventory Fueling Housing Price

By Carl Medford, CRS Special to the Forum

IWhile all indicators suggest we should be in a slumping housing market, the opposite appears to be true. While location and condition are still real factors, we are seeing multiple offers on almost every home hitting the market, which is forcing prices upward once again. There appear to be two primary considerations at play. First is the extreme lack of inventory. For a number of reasons, sellers are simply not selling at the rate we would expect at this, the beginning of the peak selling season. In fact, inventory is continuing to decrease.

Hayward had 39 homes that came on the market in March/22, whereas this year, there were only 33, a 15.4% decrease. Similarly, Castro Valley went from 19 to 18, a decline of 5.6%. San Leandro saw a same period decrease from 21 in 2022 to 19 in 2023, down 10.5%.

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Fixer upper in San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo is the only city that remained level, with 6 homes on the market in both March/22 and March/23.

In a supply and demand market, as inventory decreases, prices usually go up. This was the case in Hayward, as the average sales price in March/22 was $1,007,000. In contrast, prices rose in March/23 to an average of $1,178,000, an increase of 14.5%. Castro Valley prices jumped from $1,147,000 in March/22 to an average of $1,474,000 in March/23, a whopping 22.2% increase. Same period San Leandro averages went from $851,000 to $982,000, up 13.3%. San Lorenzo also saw an increase as average prices increased from $821,000 to $963,000, a 14.7% gain.

To put this in perspective, we need to look at the overall number of Q1 sales in Alameda County in 2022 vs 2023. In 2022, Q1 single family residential sales totaled 2,957. In 2023, however, Q1

sales dipped to 1,867, a dramatic decrease of 37.86%.

This brings up the second trend. As buyers have become accustomed to the fact that higher interest rates are here to stay, they have been reentering the market in hordes. As the number of buyers increases and the number of available homes decreases, desperation is starting to resurface. Whereas we saw almost no multiple offers in the last few months of 2022, that trend has reversed. We are also seeing parents writing cash offers way over asking to ensure their kids get a home. Given that inventory is way below seasonal norms, it is hard to say when this might end.

Carl Medford is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and a licensed general contractor. This article is sponsored by the Central County Marketing Association.

Three Tips to Produce a Sweeter Grapefruit

By Buzz Bertolero THE DIRT GARDENER

QI have a beautiful grapefruit bush, but the grapefruits are extremely bitter. It is fed regularly with Citrus Food. What else do I need to do to sweeten up the fruit?

AThere are a number of factors you need to consider. One: grapefruit can be red, pink, or white and, while it is definitely known for its pucker power, can

range from intense to mild in flavor. Red grapefruit varieties are the sweetest, and Rio Grande is the sweetest.

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Two: It is commonly assumed that all citrus matures within a twelve-month window. This is not the case with grapefruit and Valencia Oranges. These varieties take eighteen months to mature under normal conditions. So you could be harvesting them too soon. The crop takes longer to mature, so let the fruit hang on the tree to sweeten up.

QWhenever I start seeds in peat pots, I get mold all over the outside of the pots. How can I keep that from happening?

Peat pots are designed to hold moisture. With the right conditions, usually humidity and warmth, mold will form. You can improve the air circulation by spacing the plant’s father apart to dry things out. If mold continues to be a problem, switch to plastic pots. Also, the mold doesn’t interfere with the seed germination or the seedlings.

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Don’t Hold Back

Everything goes into the ground now! Plant trees, ground cover and shrubs. Sow or transplant vegetables, annuals, perennials and herbs. Transplant early-maturing beans, cucumbers, eggplants, peppers, squash and tomatoes. Plant summertime-blooming bulbs and corms including caladiums, calla and canna lilies, dahlias and day lilies. Make sure irrigation drip lines, soaker hoses and sprinklers are in place before root systems get too large.

Shady Characters

Fibrous begonias, lobelia and impatiens will liven up those shady areas in your garden. They’re available now in nurser ies and garden centers.

Fruit Thinning

Start thinning excess fruit set on trees and vines.

Mortgage Rates Decrease Slightly

Mortgage rates decreased for the fifth consecutive week. Incoming data suggest inflation remains well above the desired level but showing signs of deceleration.

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The Castro Valley Little League is remembering former CVLL president, coach, and board member, Glen Sears, who passed away recently. “He touched the lives of many on the baseball fields of Castro Valley from Little League to CVHS Varsity. He volunteered countless hours of work on the fields and precious coaching wisdom to each and every player he came across. We are forever grateful for his service and lasting impact on the CV baseball community.” Sears also coached baseball at CVHS to its winningest record.

Year: Award Recipients

continued from front page member Gary Howard. “The students were so excited. The small ones quite literally ran up to receive their award, but even the high school students were clearly thrilled. The parents beamed.”

A representative for their school was also given a chance to spotlight the students’ achievements for the Student-Citizen Award. For example, Creekside Middle School student Norédia Iyamu volunteers at the San Leandro Public Library each month and for her church’s leadership group each week. She has also worked with City Team in Oakland, an organization that services the homeless population.

Castro Valley High School’s Ezra Tramble Ezra participated in and is a youth educator with the Hidden Genius Project, which trains and mentors Black men in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills.

Margarita Mayzemberg is an active leader in the Vannoy Elementary Courageous Cougars team. Margarita also participates on the compost team,

teaching younger students the importance of composting and how to compost correctly.

Stanton Elementary’s Sophia Gamino volunteers to carry classroom lunch bins for classes and often helps the custodian with litter cleanup and general campus beautification. Outside of school, she plays basketball for Transfiguration Church and shares her skills with her peers during recess.

“I love seeing students shine! A huge thanks to the Eden Area Chamber of Commerce and the many sponsors for making the event possible. Celebrating our students is always a highlight,” said CVUSD Superintendent Parvin Ahmadi.

Each award winner demonstrated qualities in two categories: School and Community. Extra-curricular activities such as clubs, athletics, music, library helpers, and student council are factored into the “School” category. Youth organization participation in groups like Scouts, Campfire, 4-H, softball, Little League, and Boys/Girls Clubs are considered when deciding a

student’s “Community” efforts.

“I’m grateful to be involved in a community that acknowledges students for choosing to do what is right. Each school selected its student citizen for

who they are and their positive, community-building choices. As a result, we are all living in a better community,” said Redwood Christian School Superintendent Al Hearne.

MAC: Code Enforcement Has Been Too Passive

continued from front page regular business hours, which means staff is not available to do things like cite a loud party over a weekend.

According to the County, the most common violations Code Enforcement deals with include unapproved conversions of garages into livable spaces, unapproved advertising signage, overgrown grass, accumulation of trash, discarded furniture in open areas, and graffiti.

Additionally, Code Enforcement is responsible for tobacco retail license inspections,

Shop Small: Spring Pop-Up Boutique

Castro Valley women crafters, grouped together as Shop Small, held a Spring Pop-Up Boutique in a James Avenue backyard on Saturday. Items on offer ranged from nail polish strips to natural candles, handmade cards and even earth-friendly pencils. (Made of recycled paper, not wood, with a natural rubber eraser, and lacking the metal strip that blocks recycling of ordinary pencils.) The group is hoping to find a more central ongoing location in Castro Valley in the near future. Pictured above: Erika Wiest shows her Earth Conscious Crafts candles and other items at the Shop Small Spring Boutique held in Castro Valley on Saturday. More photos at: mycvforum.com

Obituaries

maintaining the smoke-free housing program, massage establishment inspections, and more.

The Mac said they appreciate the efforts of the small staff, but more needs to be done.

“When are we going to see weekend enforcement from Code Enforcement,” asked MAC member Chuck Moore. “You guys are nice guys, but we aren’t seeing results.”

Some speakers were less diplomatic, with former MAC Chair Marc Crawford taking the microphone to say the

FILED MAR 31, 2023

MELISSA WILK County Clerk

ALAMEDA COUNTY

By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 593663

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

Pursuant to Business and Professions Code

Sections 17900-17930

The name of the business(es):

C V Wellness Center, 3636 Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jenny Y Cho, 6312 Paloverde Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 00/00/2018

/s/ Jenny Y Cho

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above.

Expires MAR 30, 2028

APR 12, 19, 26, 03, 2023 0707-CVF

FILED FEB 21, 2023

MELISSA WILK County Clerk

ALAMEDA COUNTY

By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 593663

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

Pursuant to Business and Professions Code

Sections 17900-17930

The name of the business(es):

Stealt, located at 20885 Redwood Road #256, Castro Valley CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Xayvion Lum, 20885 Redwood Road #256, Castro Valley CA 94546. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 02/21/2023

/s/ Xayvion Lum

This statement was filed with the County Clerk o f Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above.

Expires FEB 20, 2028

APR 04, 12, 19, 26, 2023

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 197

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE RATES CHARGED FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION.

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 by the Castro Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 197, which will amend Castro Valley Sanitary District Code Article V, Regulation of Solid Waste Disposal, Refuse, and Recycling, Sections 5302, 5303, 5306, and 5307.

The proposed Ordinance will increase the rates charged for solid waste collection (e.g. $1.95 per month for standard 20-gallon garbage cart/up to a 96-gallon organics cart/up to a 96-gallon recycling cart). These changes will be effective July 1, 2023.

The Castro Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors voted on April 4, 2023 at the Castro Valley Sanitary District Regular Board meeting to approve the draft Ordinance and set the public hearing as follows: Akagi – Yes; (Dooman) Woerz – Yes; Johnson – Yes McGowan – Yes; Sadoff – Yes.

County staff needs to be far more aggressive.

“Code Enforcement has been much too passive,” said Crawford. “The amount of damage that has been done to the unincorporated areas is incalculable and needs to be fixed.”

Other MAC members said the department had run more efficiently under previous management.

“It’s extremely challenging to get you to act or react to anything,” said MAC member Ken Carbone.

Code Enforcement staff

reported that they responded to 420 cases in Castro Valley in 2022, up from 330 the previous year. Among all unincorporated areas, they responded to over 1,700 cases last year. They said their goal is currently to resolve issues and get things like litter taken care of, but not necessarily to be punitive- they give warnings and try to find resolutions. They try to avoid things like issuing fines. The Code Enforcement question/complaint phone number is (510) 670-5460. The email is PlanningCode. Enforcement@acgov.org.

FILED MAR 22, 2023

MELISSA WILK County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY

By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 596528

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

Pursuant to Business and Professions Code

Sections 17900-17930

The name of the business(es):

Nobody’s Perfekt Dogs & Cats Resue, located at 3810 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nobody’s Perfekt Dogs, 3810 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 03/22/23

/s/ Rick Hollander

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above.

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MAR 29, APR 05, 12,19, 2023 0701-CVF

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN t hat the Board of Directors of the Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) intends to amend Sections 5302, 5303, 5306, and 5307 of the Castro Valley Sanitary District Code to increase the rates charged for solid waste collection (e.g. $1.95 per month for standard 20-gallon garbage cart/up to a 96-gallon organics cart/up to a 96-gallon recycling cart), to become effective July 1, 2023.

the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see Section 14400, et seq., B&P Code.) This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 04/06/2023 APR 19, 26, MAY 03, 10, 2023 0715-CVF

The above summary constitutes the major highlights of Ordinance No. 197. A reading of the entire Ordinance may be necessary to obtain a full understanding. The full text of the draft Ordinance is available at the Castro Valley Sanitary District website at www.cvsan.org/oan, or, to make other viewing arrangements, please contact the Clerk of the Board Stacy Marcoux at stacy@cvsan.org.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Tuesday, the 2nd day of May 2023, at the hour of 6:30 p.m., via teleconference or in-person at CVSan’s Main Office located at 21040 Marshall Street, Castro Valley, said Board will hold a public hearing to hear and consider all comments, protests and objections to said proposed amendments to the Castro Valley Sanitary District Code. Written protests against the proposed rate increase may be mailed or delivered to Castro Valley Sanitary District, 21040 Marshall Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546. All protests must be received prior to the close of the public hearing and must identify the owner(s) of the property or properties.

Dated: April 4, 2023

ROLAND P. WILLIAMS, JR.

General Manager Castro Valley Sanitary District

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Carina Newlin, Gymnast

Carina Newlin is our Athlete of the Week. This Castro Valley native has been competing in Acrobatic gymnastics since she was 7. Pairs and groups perform routines that combine dance, balance skills, and tumbling skills to music. Athletes complete three routines. One emphasizes balance skills, one dynamic skills like tumbling, tossing and throwing, and the final routine is a combination of both. Once a part of Team USA, acro has taken Carina around the world to compete internationally. Currently, she is in a 12-18-year-old women’s trio competing for West Coast Training Center of Livermore. So far this season, they’ve earned 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in local competitions.

Last week they performed at the Las Vegas Acro Cup against 16 other trios. Carina is a senior at Castro Valley High School and

will be attending UC Santa Cruz this fall to study environmental studies. She also loves crocheting, music, ceramics, and her cat.

Fitness Conspiracy

Theories

By Mitch Rothbardt SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

I hate conspiracy theories. They prey on our insecurities and make us feel like we’re missing that crucial bit of information that those powerful people “DON’T WANT US TO KNOW!” They also tend to disintegrate with the tiniest bit of critical thinking.

Anyway, I thought I’d talk about two of the fitness industry’s favorite conspiracy theories. Why are they conspiracy theories? Because they don’t make much sense when you really think about them, but they just keep hanging around! Well, let’s get started.

1 - You need to lose weight.

What They Tell You: Losing weight is the only goal that really matters for your health and for your value to the world. Smaller is better. Especially if you are a woman.

The Conspiracy: The weight loss industry is a $72 trillion (that’s nine zeros) industry that makes its money by making you feel bad about yourself. Here’s the process:

Tell you you’re unhealthy and have little value to the world due to your body.

Sell you something to lose weight that doesn’t work or is unsustainable.

Blame you for its failure. Sell you something else.

The Truth: Losing weight itself has little to no impact on

David Gehrke of Castro Valley caught this beauty, a 22” halibut around Alameda rock wall on Saturday, April 8, using squid and frozen herring as bait. Congratulations on your ‘Great Catch,’ David! Have a ‘Great Catch’ that you’d like to share with the community? Please email photo and information to: filesforforum@gmail.com

our health and some methods actually make you less healthy. If you’ve been told you “need” to lose weight, just ask why. What will losing weight get you? Base your actions on the answer to that question, and you’ll get better results.

2 - You Shouldn’t Strength Train After 50.

ROP: Offers Career Pathway Options at the High School Level

continued from front page been in the news recently.

The Eden Area ROP has been in operation for over 50 years and now enrolls some 4,500 students. Some 600 attend classes at ROP’s Hayward center, while the rest attend classes at their high school.

ROP’s school partners are the Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Hayward, and San Leandro districts.

At Castro Valley High School, ROP’s program dovetails with classes like Mr. Thompson’s Marketing Occupations class. The high

school also offers such other ROP classes as engineering, auto tech, photography, and computers.

“We give students a taste of the real world, with a taste of what particular kinds of careers are actually like,” Torpey said.

Adult programs at the center include dental careers, direct service providers for people with special needs, electrician training, medical and nursing, and welding technology.

Compared to private business colleges, the ROP adult classes are quite affordable.

The programs can also lead to fairly quick entry into a field. The adult program to become a dental assistant takes 14 weeks to complete, and the medical assistant program takes 20 weeks. One can become a certified electrician trainee in 6 and a half months.

High school students take ROP classes as part of a career

pathway, which connects them to the chosen industry via field trips and internships geared to good-paying jobs that employers are struggling to fill. Employers often meet students even before they have graduated from the ROP program.

What They Tell You: The day you reach 50, you turn old and fragile and are merely a walking, talking injury risk that should be treated like a Faberge Egg.

The Conspiracy: This is based on an overall lack of knowledge about the body and how it works. I can’t put it any other way.

The Truth: Strength training becomes more important as we get older. You want to know what protects your body when you fall? Strength. Do you want to know how you’re going to get up? Strength. Do you want to know how to protect your bones from osteoporosis? Strength.

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Career pathway offerings at the high school level also connect to community colleges and allow students to earn transferable early-college credit while in high school. A summer institute at Chabot College this year offers an introduction to several career fields, with live sound recording being perhaps a less expected one.

I could keep going, but you get the point. If you aren’t working on your strength as you get older, you are missing a huge piece of the puzzle. There are plenty more of these fitness conspiracy theories out there (detoxes, anyone?), but I think you get the point. Do you know what really makes sense? If you’re not sure, just ask.

Take care and stay safe!

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For more information on Eden Area ROP, high school students can talk to their counselor, and adults can call ROP at (510) 293-2910, visit www. edenropadultprograms.org, or e-mail them at adultinfo@ edenrop.org.

Mitch Rothbardt is the owner and head trainer at Castro Valley Fitness. You can reach him with any comments or questions at the dog park with Penny and Puppy almost every afternoon or at Mitch@ CastroValleyFitness.com.

The Matt Wilhite Team is proud to sponsor Athlete of the Week Carina Newlin

Carina Newlin (at left)