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Nobody’s
Perfekt: Pet Rescue Group Moving to Castro Valley Boulevard
By Linda Sandsmark CASTRO VALLEY FORUMA new pet rescue group is moving to Castro Valley, whose mission is to help special needs animals fnd permanent homes. Nobody’s Perfekt Dogs and Cats Rescue, founded in 2017, is relocating from its previous location at San Leandro’s Bayfair Mall. A developer has bought much of the Bayfair property and is in the process of demolition.
Nobody’s Perfekt will not operate an actual shelter in Castro Valley, nor will this be an animal drop-off location. Instead, the building at 3810 Castro Valley Blvd. will contain the organization’s headquarters and a “pet boutique.” Eventually, weekend adoption events will be held there as well.
The group gets referrals of harder-to-adopt pets from animal shelters and fnds temporary foster homes for them. They then post the animals’ photos on their website and hold adoption events in hopes of fnding folks to take them home permanently.
The group’s new location sits at the corner of Castro Valley Boulevard and Forest Avenue, sharing a parking lot
with Rite Aid. An open house fundraiser was held there on April 22. Rick Hollander, Director of Nobody’s Perfekt, says there is still a lot of work to do before the new building is up and running.
“This fundraiser will help us paint the outside and put in fooring, to start with,” he says.
“I understand that years and years ago, there was an auto part store up in the front and an auto shop in the back. After
Facade Updates Coming
By Amy Sylvestri CASTRO VALLEY FORUMThe core downtown Castro Valley Boulevard area continues to get a facelift, as the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) approved plans for façade renovations of the building just west of the Castro Valley Marketplace at their Monday night meeting.
The site at 3315 Castro Valley Boulevard is approximately 16,080 square feet and includes the Ice Creamery and multiple other tenants. There are no plans for any existing business to leave, but the goal is to create a uniform look with the Marketplace, paseo, and other surrounding buildings.
BY LINDA SANDSMARKthat, the owner let a friend use it to store materials and equipment for a landscaping business. So, the tile in the front was all broken, and the electrical and lighting needs see PET on page 10
The plan calls for new awnings, stylized signage, and more, according to the application submitted by the “Castro Valley Investment Group,” which is the LLC owned by Craig Semmelmeyer, which also owns the Marketplace.
A few speakers raised concerns over parking, saying the shared parking lot behind the buildings is inadequate and see MAC on page 11
FamFest Spring Returns to Ashland Next Week
By Mike McGuire CASTRO VALLEY FORUMFamFest Spring returns May 6 with games, music, food, beer, and various attractions. The family-oriented street festival will be held on East 14th Street, between 163rd and 164th Avenues, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. that day.
Traffc will be closed off along East 14th Street and
re-routed a few hours before that to accommodate the setup of stages and booths.
Eden Area/Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event in the Ashland neighborhood as a somewhat smaller counterpart to the Fall Festival held in Castro Valley each year.
Musical performances include Taiko drummers, Bad Boy Bruce & the Blues Mob,
and Patron Latin Rhythm. Booths will have games for children, with some giving out keepsakes to kids, and give out information on community resources for adults.
“We thought the community in the Eden area might welcome free games for the kids more than rides you have to pay for,” said Gary Slate, executive director for the chamber. “We’re a little smaller
scale here than Fall Festival anyway.”
The Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Athletic League is expected to bring its popular rock-climbing wall to the event.
Admission and entertainment are free. Beer and food will be sold, which will be plentiful. Not only will there be food booths, but it’s being held right in front of the East 14th Street Eatery + Kitchen.
That “small-business incubator,” formerly known as the Ashland Market & Cafe, provides low-cost commercial space for start-up businesses that include YoYo Treats, Baby Bean Pie, and Creative SIPS. It is operated by Mandela Partners, a nonproft which strives to further opportunities for businesses being started by immigrants and people of color. see FAMFEST on page 2
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Tips to be Rooted in Success S
By Kevin Koo SPECIAL TO THE FORUMpring is in full swing; my itchy eyes and constant sneezing are proof of it! Maybe because the sun fnally came out, or maybe the shift from winter to spring brings growth all around us that I’ve had my mind on nature quite a bit. It has me refecting on how our lives are parallel or similar to what happens in nature. For this reason, I’m starting a series on nature.
I like taking walks around Lake Chabot. There’s a path that I walk up where towards the top of the path, there’s a big tree. My favorite thing to do is to sit on the tree somewhere and just take in the sounds and smells of nature.
While I’m sitting there, I inevitably start to admire the size of it. This got me curious about how a tree can grow so big. Once I started looking into it, it made a lot of sense, but I didn’t immediately realize that the bigger the tree, the bigger the roots.
You see, the roots of a tree play a crucial role in its height and overall growth. They anchor the tree in the soil, absorb water and nutrients, and provide structural support for the trunk and branches. It made me think about the human equivalent, and where I’ve landed is this: our level and depth of personal development become the roots of our overall success.
I’d like to touch briefy on fve of the functions of the see ROOTS on back page
FamFest: Spring Festival
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The community event had its roots as a fun run sponsored by Alameda County District 4 Supervisor Nate Miley. The running event added a few booths at the fnish
line a few years back. It was held just once as a street fair in 2019. The Chamber recently agreed to take it over from the county following the COVID pandemic, which shut down in-person events.
Co-sponsors include Supervisor Miley, REACH Ashland Youth Center, Alameda County Economic & Civic Development, Alameda County Health Care Services Agency, the Oro Loma Sanitary District, and Mandela Partners.
Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo Returns
ne of the oldest rodeos in merica established in the owell anch ro odeo and anch ronc iding Invitational are returning to astro alley with com etition events running between ay 19 to 21.
any of the longtime ranch families that founded the community more than years ago remain in the area still today, ranching in the hills above the an rancisco ay or founder arry owell, the owell anch odeo represented a time for “The old and the young, those who bring memories with them and those for whom the day’s events are new to come together time for individuals, groups, and communities to bond together with a common ur ose the owell anch odeo does all this and more or a man who had a love affair with the est, there could be no greater job than a rodeo stock contractor ioneer, arry saw the s ort of rodeo as an merican tradition that had to be preserved. From the frst cowboy show he put on in 1921 for the community at the urbank chool in ayward, alifornia, he built a career as a sought-after rodeo stock contractor e built the rodeo in his ado ted hometown as a historical event and a time for his community to gather to celebrate their Western culture.
owell’s longtime friend and stock contractor for the rodeo, otton osser of the lying odeo om any, once said that arry’s mark was showmanshi nd he always featured the cowboy
Inspired by those that came before them, the all-volunteer, not for roft owell anch ro odeo ssociation was formed in and works all year to carry on their traditions, especially those featuring the cowboy, such as one of the best anch ronc iding Invitational events.
he owell anch odeo Invitational anch ronc iding will be one of the richest in the s ort, with , in added money et to take lace in
con unction with the owell anch ro odeo ay at the rodeo grounds located in Castro Valley, California. It will be an second hisky Tour Stop Premiere Event sanctioned by the Western tates anch odeo ssociation, limited to 16 contestants. ur rodeo’s founder, arry owell, loved his bronc horses, and I cannot think of a better way to celebrate our rich history than to have a ranch bronc riding event worthy of
our namesake, said lbert bbie atteate, a member of the coordinating committee.
“Since the beginning, the cowboys artici ating in the rodeo have always known they were in for a memorable ride on s irited uality stock rovided by owell If you went back through the entry books, you’d fnd nearly every world cham ion has com eted at owell anch odeo, said Cecil Jones, founding member of the rodeo in the book ere’s a Go commemorating the rodeo’s th anniversary in he lying odeo om any from arysville, California, has provided the rodeo’s horse and cattle stock since the beginning when arry owell and otton osser were building the s ort of rodeo is son eno osser will be res onsible for making sure the Invitational anch ronc iding has some of the best bucking horses around to make it an event to remember for the cowboys and the fans he ayward otary has been a artner with the rodeo for more than years, and together, they’ve contributed in e cess of million to the community. Proceeds from the annual rodeo and related events provide much-needed funding to many charitable organizations throughout the region.
ickets are on sale now and range in rice from to eneral admission and reserved seating are available. isit rowellranchrodeo com to get your tickets today ickets can also be purchased at the gate on the day of the performance.
COMPILED BY MICHAEL SINGER • CASTRO VALLEY FORUMHe Fought the Law and the Law Won onday, ril at a m , heriff’s de uties arrested a year old man from astro Valley on suspicion of public intoxication, providing a false ID, and assault and battery on a eace offcer he man was traveling on Grove Way near orales ourt when de uties stopped him for questioning. The man said he had been drinking but became confrontational when he failed his feld sobriety test e uties took the man into custody.
Caused a Commotion onday, ril at a m , a year old man with no ermanent residence was arrested on sus icion of interfering with the fow of a business and possessing illegal drug paraphernalia. Deputies were called to a grocery store on edwood oad near astro alley oulevard after security detained a man who was harassing em loyees and customers he man was taken into custody.
Drunk and Disorderly unday, ril at m , de uties arrested a year old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of public intoxication, providing a false ID, and assault and battery on a peace offcer he man was hanging outside a restaurant in the Castro Village Shopping Center when de uties res onded to a report of an intoxicated person in the sitting area. Deputies report that the man became aggressive when asked for his I
and took a swing at de uties during his sobriety check he man was taken into custody
In Contempt of Court unday, ril at a.m., a 22-year-old man from astro alley was arrested on suspicion of violating the terms of a court-issued restraining order. Deputies stopped the man for questioning in front of an apartment on Wisteria Street near astro alley oulevard following re orts of a sus icious erson he man was found to be within yards of the address he was asked to stay away from e uties took the man into custody.
Illegal Narcotics riday, ril at a m , de uties arrested a year old man with no ermanent residence on suspicion of possessing illegal narcotics and fentanyl drugs and in violation of a restraining order. The man was sto ed for uestioning outside a home on Grove Way near North Fifth Street. Deputies took the man into custody
Robbery and Assault with a Deadly Weapon hursday, ril at a m , a year old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery and assault with a deadly wea on e uties res onded to a call from a manager at a grocery store on Castro Valley oulevard near edwood oad about a sho lifter that assaulted one of his employees. he man was handcuffed and taken to anta ita ail see REPORT on page 10
Artist Meet And Greet
The public is welcome to meet Kristel Johnson and her story quilts this Saturday, April 29, from 2 to 4 pm. Kristel will be speaking at Redwood Studio next door to the Adobe Art Center. This free presentation will showcase many of her huge fabric works.
Kristel specializes in oneof-a-kind quilted tapestries honoring the African American Experience. She uses authentic African fabrics and beads, plus key artifacts and texts. Her quilt series bear titles such as “Plantation to White House;” “Descendants of Greatness;” and “Black Minds Matter.”
Redwood Studio is not visible from San Miguel Street entrance. A sign next to the Skateboard Park announces the Adobe Art Center (20395 San Miguel Ave). Follow the road back, turn right, and at the end is a parking lot. Lot is in front of Redwood Studio entrance.
Local Artist Exhibit
The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District is please to host an exhibit of paintings of wildlife by award-winning local artist Rita Sklar (view her website at: www.ritasklar.com) on display at the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward. The show highlights the scenic beauty of California and beyond. The exhibit is on display from now until August 31, 2023, during regular business hours on Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
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TONIGHT: Wednesday, April 26
Olive Oil 101
An evening of tastings and learning about olive oil with Nate Bradley of Amphora Nueva. Tonight, Wednesday, April 26 at 7:30 pm in the Exhibition Room at CV Center for the Arts (19501 Redwood Road). For tickets, visit: cvartsfoundation.org
Thursday, April 27
CVEA’s Ribbon Cutting & Mixer
CVEA’s Ribbon Cutting & Mixer is tomorrow, April 27 at 5 pm followed by mixer at 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Pinoy’s Place Restaurant (676 Bockman Rd. Unit D, San oren o ring a raffe ri e for a second commercial for your business! Free for chamber members, $10 for non-members.
Thursday, April 27
Annual CVSOM Spring Recital
Our young maestros will be performing at our annual spring recital and would love to share their music with you. The event takes place tomorrow, Thursday, April 27, at 6 pm. To purchase tickets, visit: www. eventbrite.com/e/rhapsody-in-bloom-joinus-for-the-annual-cvsom-spring-recital-tickets-603913069247?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Saturday, April 29
Hill and Valley Club Annual Flea Market Hill and Valley Club will hold its annual fea market this aturday, ril , from am to 2 pm. The sale is at our clubhouse, 1808 B Street (corner of B and Linden) in Hayward. Plenty of parking. Cash, checks, debit and credit accepted. Come early for best selection.
Monday, May 1
Start Smart: Teen Driver Program
CHP and CV Library present Start Smart: Teen Driver Program, a driver safety education class which targets new and future drivers between the age of 15 to 19 and their parents/ guardians. Event takes place Monday, May 1, 6 to 8 pm. Registration required. Call the Library: 510-667-7900 or visit: aclibrary.org
Tuesday, May 2
CV Rotary Hosts Dawn Balestreri
Dawn Balestreri, head librarian at CV Library, will update the Club. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 to 1:30 pm. The cost of lunch is $20. RSVP by 9 pm on Sunday, April 30, by emailing cvrotary@iCloud.com or calling 510-402-5123. More at castrovalleyrotary.org.
‘Spring for Education’ Fundraiser May 5
By Michael Singer CASTRO VALLEY FORUMTickets are still available for the Castro Valley Educational Foundation (CVEF) “Spring for Education” annual fundraiser, taking place on May 5 at the Adobe Art Center.
Last year’s Spring for Education event raised $20,000 to support mental wellness programs for approximately , astro alley nifed School District (CVUSD) students. The dinner and auction event evolved from the popular Dynamic Dinner.
CVEF is typically known to the Castro Valley school community as the organization that annually distributes scholarships to Seniors. The group also sponsors educational events that complement classroom instruction and provides grants for educational activities beyond the standard curriculum.
“Although our school district is fantastic – we have great teachers, instruction, and district support – funding for public schools continues to be challenging,” said Suresh Bhat,
ast year’s Spring for ducation event raised to support mental ellness programs for C students.
CVEF president and board member. “California’s funding per student is in the bottom 10 percent, so CVEF’s goal is to fund worthy educational programs to fll in the ga s across CVUSD schools.”
The Spring event is billed as “fun and fundraising” because attendees get to enjoy specialty food, desserts, and drinks while bidding on a variety of auction items through the silent
and “highly entertaining” live auctions. This year, auction items will include sporting event tickets and memorabilia, vacation rentals, home decor, and design services. Auction items are donated by local vendors, service providers, and CVEF supporters. Sutter Health and Fremont Bank have donated items and are funding the event as Platinum and Diamond sponsors, respectively.
“The Spring for Education event is a great way to spend time with the CV community while supporting our students. I encourage everyone to attend, volunteer, or help sponsor the event,” said Bhat.
In addition to the Spring for Education event, CVEF manages multiple education-based programs, including the Scholarship Program (more than $120,000 being distributed to graduating students this year), Innovation Grants (more than $100,000 in funding since the program’s inception), Friends of Education Award (recognizing contributors who enrich CVUSD), co-hosting events with other educational non rofts such as scientifc talks with CV Science and Wonderfest), and Partners in Education (a new program launching to better support school and PTA initiatives).
The Spring for Education festivities start at 6 pm and run until 9 pm. For more information on tickets, sponsorship, auction donations, and volunteer opportunities, visit the CVEF website (cvef.org) or email info@cvef.org.
Friends of CV Library to Hold Book Sale May 5-7
The Friends of the Castro Valley Library will hold an indoor book sale Friday through Sunday, May 5 - 7. This sale will feature fction and mystery books, all categories of nonfction books, children’s books,
audio books, DVDs, and music CDs. Most books are $1 or less; children’s books are 25¢. We will have a nice selection of antiquarian and special books at slightly higher (but still bargain) prices. Member
Preview is Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Memberships may be purchased or renewed at the door. Saturday hours are 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday ($5 bag day) hours are 1 pm to 4 pm. Cash, checks, and credit/debit
cards are accepted. The Castro Valley Library is located at 3600 Norbridge Ave. in Castro Valley. Proceeds from the sale pay for library programs and amenities that would not otherwise be available.
‘Music, for the Soul’ Concert Fundraiser
Next Friday, May 5
By Terry Liebowitz SPECIAL TO THE FORUMMusic lovers will not want to miss Music, for the Soul Within, an exceptional evening of song with the award winning Castro Valley High School Madrigals plus 80 alumni and guest singers, Friday, May 5, 7 pm at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts.
CVHS choir Director, Laryssa Sadoway and retired CVHS choir Director Sue Susoeff will conduct the memorial concert for Castro alley nifed chool istrict music teacher Marjorie Remington. Mrs. Remington taught in Castro Valley from 1970-1999.
he fnale of the evening is the commissioned piece, Music, for the Soul Within by Dr. Darin Lewis (’84) with text by Sue Susoeff. Darin has written over 100 classical pieces, some of which have been performed at Carnegie Hall and by the Boston Pops. Darin will be in attendance for the debut of his composition.
In addition, three soloists have been invited to sing: Katy Peterson (’86), Matt Skinner (’13), and Michael Strelo-Smith (’92). Ms. Sue, (as she is affectionately called
Dr. Darin Lewis will be in attendance for the debut of his composition Music for the Soul ithin.’
by her students), is thrilled with the outpouring of support that she has received for this program. Alumni are coming from Florida, Pennsylvania, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona and span six decades. “Organizing this memorial with Leslie Marra Troxell (’89) and catching up with my old students has been an uplifting experience.”
The concert is a fundraiser for the CVHS choral department and donations will be collected for a one-time scholarship in Mrs. Remington’s name for a graduating student planning to become a music teacher. For tickets, please visit: cvcfa.com
REAL ESTATE GALLERY REAL ESTATE GALLERY National News Pundits Painting the Wrong Picture
y arl edford, ecial to the orum
I received a call this ast week from a client who stated, hings are looking tough in the real estate market I hear we are headed for a market crash and it looks like foreclosures are going to be fooding the market soon here did you hear all this I asked national news chain, he res onded y res onse to listening to them
ne of the largest issues confronting real estate today is the onslaught of negative news about the real estate market et’s face it bad news sells, and so if there appears to be negative real estate related news out there anywhere in the country, the media will ounce on it and broadcast it in such a way as to convince you the sky is falling
he truth is always uite a bit different ere are some important considerations:
ainline news organi ations are broadcasting national real estate stories, not local information rust me, the market is totally different in etroit than an eandro r remont, astro alley, leasanton and
so on ost real estate news is at least days old eal estate data compilers release their data once a month – typically between the th and th of each month … for the previous month In contrast, local realtors are monitoring data on a daily basis e are seeing a lot of sales right now, but that does not mean the market is crashing In fact, rices are currently going e cannot sell homes that are not for sale and currently, the number of homes available on the market is running at a record low here is one sim le reason homeowners who either bought at record low interest rates or refnanced when rates were below are not very motivated to sell their home and buy another at an interest rate more than double what they have right now hose low interest rates are called olden andcuffs’ and they are effectively slowing the fow of homes to the market e are not bracing for another massive food of foreclosures hen I re orted on this a few weeks ago, there was only 1 foreclosure on the market in all of lameda ounty es,
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Seedless Cucumbers Occur Naturally Under Certain Conditions
By Buzz Bertolero THE DIRT GARDENERQWhy don’t all the fowers on my cucumber plants produce cucumbers?
ACucumbers, squash, pumpkin, and melons have separate male and female fowers, while e ers, tomatoes, and beans have all the reproductive parts in the same fower s we all know, male fowers are non roductive, but that doesn’t mean they are any less im ortant he
pollen must be transferred from the male to the female fower for a proper fruit set he wind or honeybees do this If you look closely at the fowers, you should be able to identify which structure is the male or female he male fowers have a long, skinny stem with the ollen forming at the end, while the female has a tiny, immature fruit on a shorter stem hen they are in the same fower, the males(s) surround the female re roductive structure u-
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cumbers can set fruit without fertili ation he resulting fruit is called ‘seedless,’ although they often contain soft sided, white seeds eedless cucumbers occur naturally under reduced light, cool nights, and shorter days, usually at the end of the growing season lant breeders have successfully developed all female or Gynodioecious, hybrid cucumbers, and seedless watermelons hese varieties are generally earlier and more roductive owever, the term all-female is somewhat of a misnomer, as fve ercent of the fowers are a male under most conditions
QIs it better for an Easter Lily to be transplanted into a larger container or into the ground? Also, when is the best time to transplant them?
AEaster Lilies could be trans lanted now however, I’d leave
them in their current container and transplant them next year hey’re not evergreen, so they’ll go dormant in four to si weeks aster ilies are forced into bloom for a holiday heir standard blooming eriod is une through uly irst, I’d water and feed the lily like any other blooming lant hen the foliage turns yellow, sto watering them and let it go dormant e t, I’d store the container in a dry location where the foliage easily se arates from the soil hey trans lant it into the o en ground or an eight or ten-inch container next ebruary or arch aster Lilies like a semi-shady location and amend the soil generously with organic matter hey’re a good com anion lant with lueberries, aleas, Camellias, ferns, and other shade lantings nlike a oinsettia, forcing an aster ily into bloom is challenging and im ractical for most gardeners oinsettia is an evergreen lant, while an Easter Lily is a dormant bulb ay length triggers the fower with a oinsettia, while an aster ily re uires a lighted, heated structure to awaken the dormant bulb In addition, aster is never the same date hristmas is always ecember , so your schedule is different each year e t year, aster is very early, arch he biggest issue with lanting lilies in the ground is that the bulbs may rot in between growing seasons, so I’d kee them in containers
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After Weeks of Decline, Mortgage Rates Increase
For the first time in over a month, mortgage rates moved up due to shifting market expectations. Home prices have stabilized somewhat, but with supply tight and rates stuck above six percent, affordable housing continues to be a serious issue for potential homebuyers. Unless rates drop into the mid five percent range, demand will only modestly recover.
Propagate Plants
This is a good time to root cuttings of carnations, fuchsias and geraniums in moist sand, or a mixture of sand and vermiculite. If you are pruning these plants, use the tips for new plants.
Yellowing Foliage
Look for signs of chlorosis—yellowing leaves on azaleas, gardenias, rhododendrons and star jasmine. Wet soil or a pH that is too high or too low renders iron unavailable to the plants, yellowing the leaves between green veins. Now’s the time to take quick action. Spray water-soluble chelated micronutrient fertilizer on the foliage. This works best on young leaves that are still growing. For longer-lasting results, work iron sulfate or sulfur into the top layer of soil.
Fruit Thinning
These slimy little devils are out in force this spring. Protect seedlings by sprinkling the garden ust before dusk hen, after dark, take a fashlight and hand ick them of the leaves and ut them in a plastic bag. Crush the bag and put the dead snails and slugs into your compost pile. This is a way to get rid of them without using chemical baits that eventually fnd their way into the ay
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Pet: Group
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Foster volunteer Debbie Garcia says the group’s mission is to support pets that may not be easily taken care of in a shelter.
“When I got my little rescue dog, she had a broken hip and leg,” Garcia says. “Eden Pet Hospital did the leg surgery for her, I took her home, and she’s so happy now. Rick gets dogs and cats from all over, even from the valley and Stockton.”
Nobody’s Perfekt received a large donation of pet clothing, leashes, and pet supplies, which it will sell in the boutique once the building is open. Pet food will not be sold at the Castro Valley site. There are also plans for separate dog and cat areas to introduce adoptable animals to prospective owners.
“We’ll have limited hours, at least at frst, because we’re all volunteers,” says Hollander. The group’s new 3,000 sq. ft. location still needs a lot of work. Volunteers would be
welcome to help with cleaning, painting, carpentry work, electrical, and so on. If any business can provide discounts on carpeting, paint, cabinetry, or building supplies, these would be gratefully accepted as well, Hollander added.
o get involved, fnd more info, and/or check on adoptable dogs and cats, see www. nobodysperfektdogs.org, email nobodysperfektdogs@comcast. net, check out www.facebook. com/nobodysperfektdogs , or text (510) 459-0936.
Plan pec fc del Distrito Central de Negocios en Castro Valley
CV Engineer Receives MAKE Award
Castro Valley resident Garland Dughi was honored with the 2023 Women MAKE Award, chosen by The Manufacturing Institute (MI). Women MAKE Award Honorees have accomplished success within their companies and have proven to be leaders in the industry as a whole.
Garland is the Vehicle Integration Director at Lucid Motors, an electrical vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Newark, CA. The role of vehicle integration is to balance the various dynamic attributes of vehicle design and their effects
on cost and performance. Her team also designs prototypes of new vehicles, building prototypes by hand.
Formerly with Tesla Motors and Ford Motor Company, Garland earned her BS at CalTech and MS at Stanford. She is also the founder and President of Castro Valley Science (CVscience.us), a non roft organi ation of like-minded parents that promote student STEM programs in the city of Castro Valley. Under her inspirational guidance, the Castro Valley High School Science Olympiad team, for the frst time, has advanced to the National tournament, where they will face 60 of the top science teams in the country.
Report: Pulled a Firearm as a Threat
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Trespasser Gets Violent
Monday, April 17: at 6:49 a.m., deputies arrested a 45-year-old woman with no permanent residence on suspicion of trespassing, assault and battery, and providing a false ID. The woman was found camped out behind a business on the
Boulevard near Anita Avenue. When they asked her to move along, deputies report that the woman became confrontational. She was taken into custody.
Pulled a Gun
Monday, April 17: at 11:25 a.m., a 52-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on
sus icion of drawing a frearm on someone in a threatening manner in a way that the victim was afraid of bodily harm. Deputies responded to an argument at a home on Center Street near Omega Avenue, where they found the suspect with his weapon drawn. The man was taken into custody.
Taller de discusión comunitaria
Acompáñenos a una discusión comunitaria para formar el futuro del Distrito Central de Negocios de Castro Valley. l plan c brir temas sobre mejoramiento de movilidad, diseño comunitario, n evas viviendas y desarroyo comercial. Tambi n implementar la visi n del Plan General de Castro Valley del 2012. Atienda a la discusión para compartir sus opiniones!
Fecha: miércoles, 3 de mayo, 2023
Hora: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Virtualmente Por Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81277669365?pwd= TFhSTkNqM2Z1WWNadTVyQXBGTVJuQT09
Opción en persona: Castro Valley Library, aula “Chabot” 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley
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MAC: Some Positive Feedback, Saying Downtown Appearance has Improved
continued from front page “small businesses are going to suffer,” but others gave positive feedback, saying the downtown area has improved in appearance.
“Overall, we’ve had very positive feedback,” said Gary Slate of the Castro Valley
Chamber of Commerce. “Parking is a challenge, but a separate issue to the building. Enjoy the aesthetics.”
At this week’s meeting, the MAC also approved plans to allow the construction of 25 large single-family homes at 5499 Hilltop Road at the
intersection of Five Canyons Parkway. The new homes will be constructed on 57 acres in a semi-circle that loops around an existing home with the Five Canyons residential development to the northwest.
Floor plans range from 4,010 square feet to 4,340 square
feet, with homes u to fve bedrooms with four-and-a-half baths and three-car garages.
The MAC also gave the go-ahead to an application to subdivide one 23,615-squarefoot site that is currently a single-family home at 18485 Almond Road into two parcels.
During closing comments, the MAC made sure to note that during the upcoming 101st Rowell Ranch Rodeo events, the Castro Valley Rotary Club will be presenting “BBQ, Axes, and Brew” in lieu of the traditional chili cookoff. The event will feature axe-throwing, beer,
wine, BBQ, and live music on Friday, May 12th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Rowell Ranch Rodeo grounds.
“Come out and support the Rotary and the Rodeo,” said MAC member Ken Carbone. Read, like and share this story at: mycvforum.com
Bees are the Stars of Several Programs in the East Bay Regional Park District
By Ned MacKay SPECIAL TO THE FORUMBees, those ever-active pollinators, are the stars of several programs in the East Bay Regional Park District this coming weekend.
For starters, “Busy Buzzy Bees” is the theme of Family Nature Fun Hour from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30, in the Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove in Alameda, with the interpretive staff.
Crab Cove is at 1252 McKay Ave. off Alameda’s Central Avenue. The program is free, and registration is not necessary. For information, call 510-544-3187.
Or you can join a “Hunt for Pollinators” from 2 to 3 p.m. this Saturday, April 29, at Sunol Regional Wilderness. Learn how bees and other pollinators are crucial to fruit, fowers and more he rogram is for ages fve and older parent participation is required. Registration is not necessary, but space is limited. Sign-ups are at the visitor center on the day of the rogram on a frst come, frst served basis
Sunol Regional Wilderness is at the end of Geary Road off alaveras oad, fve miles south of I-680 and the town of Sunol. The information phone number is 510-544-3249. Call before attending, to be certain the park is open and the pro-
gram will proceed. As a result of winter storms, Geary Road has been closed occasionally due to rockslides.
Busy bees are also the focus of a program from noon to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 30 at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont. Check out the beehive, learn the bees’ waggle dance, and taste some honey.
ABANDONMENT FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
FILE NUMBER. 578239
The following person has abandoned the use of the fctitious business
name:
Kuman of Castro Valley, at 20440 Redwood Road, Castro Valley Ca 94546, in Alameda County.
Full name of registrant is: Eunha Stella Choi , at 1047 Mangrove Lane., Alameda Ca 94502.
Yongsuk Andrew Choi, at 1047 Mangrove Lane., Alameda Ca 94502.
The Fictitious Business
Name Statement
Ardenwood is at 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, just north of Highway 84. Ardenwood admission fees apply; the bee program and parking are free. For info, call 510-544-2797. And a series of naturalist-led spring excursions is underway in eastern Contra Costa County in search of fowers, bees, butterfies, birds and other as ects
Since 1965 Jess C. Spencer 21228 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley 581-9133
of nature. The programs are free, but advance registration is required. These programs are for ages nine and older with parent participation.
The next program in the series is from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, at Diablo Foothills Regional Park in Walnut Creek with naturalist Kevin Dixon.
To register for the program, visit www.ebparks.org/thingsto-do or call 888-327-2757 and select option 2. Heavy rain may cancel. For information and closure notifcation, call 510-544-2750.
These are just a few of the programs scheduled. For full information, visit the website, www.ebparks.org/things-to-do
Daniel Robert Hoffman
October 12th, 1958 ~ March 31st, 2023
“So come with me, where dreams are born, and time is never planned.”
- Peter PanFILED 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 registeredbythefollowingowner(s):Jenny Y Cho, 6312 Paloverde Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552. This business is conducted byanIndividual.Thisbusinesscommenced
00/00/2018
/s/ Jenny Y Cho
This statement was led with the County ClerkofAlamedaCountyondateindicated by le 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,locatedat20885RedwoodRoad#256, Castro Valley CA 94546. in Alameda County, isherebyregisteredbythefollowingowner(s): XayvionLum,20885RedwoodRoad#256,CastroValleyCA94546.Thisbusinessisconducted by an Individual. This business commenced 02/21/2023 /s/ Xayvion Lum
Thisstatementwas ledwiththeCountyClerk o f Alameda County on date indicated by le stamp above.
Expires FEB 20, 2028
APR 04, 12, 19, 26, 2023
0705-SLT
Kuman of Castro Valley, was fled on 4/19/2021 in the county of Alameda.
Original File Number 578239.
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
(A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).
This statement was fled with the County clerk of Alameda County on: top right stamp date. NOTICE - This fctitious name statement expires fve years from the date it was fled on, in the ofce of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be fled prior to that date. The fling of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fctitious 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 fled with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 04/06/2023
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Our community sadly lost a pillar on Friday, March 31st, 2023, When Mr. Daniel Robert Hoffman, favorably known as “Dan or Danny” passed away unexpectedly. His contributions and commitment to the lives of many will be felt throughout Bear Valley and Castro Valley.
Daniel was born on October 12th, 1958, in Oakland, CA to Edward and Nanette Hoffman. He married Elin Hoffman on August 4th, 2001.
Daniel worked as a General Contractor for more than 40 years. He was a lifelong skier with a hands-on approach and a rather unparalleled zest for life. Daniel loved the outdoors; he spent many years working in laska as a commercial fsherman, shredding the waves in Maui and planking the slopes in Bear Valley.
Daniel was always there to be a pillar of strength to all who needed it; He would drop everything to make sure those he cared about were taken care of.
He was “our” hero: a husband, son, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend.
Daniel is survived by his loving family, wife of 22 years; his 4 children and their families’ 6 grandchildren; father; brother and his family, his sister, and several other members of the family and close friends. He is preceded in death by his loving mother Nanette Hoffman.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 6th, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 19179 Center Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546.
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Roots: Create Stability
continued from page 2 roots and the human equivalent because each point could be its own article, but here is the basic idea.
Stability and support: The roots create stability for the tree, and the more you’ve developed, the more stability you’ve created in your life. I think of this like working out. The stronger you are, the harder it is for others to move you. If you develop yourself well, you’re less likely to be knocked off course in life and more likely to make it to your goal.
Our Athletes of the Week are the students participating in last Friday’s Flag Football Game. The lady Trojans were split into two teams: Sophomore-Senior (wearing white) and Freshman-Junior (wearing black). The competition was intense, but it was the Sophomore-Senior team victorious
38-6. The Spirit Boys supported both teams on the sidelines and performed a halftime routine. The annual event is a chance for friends and family to cheer on their daughters and sons.
See more photos from the game on our website: mycvforum.com
Castro Valley Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Two Teams for the First Time
By Lowell Hickey SPECIAL TO THEThe Castro Valley Sports all of ame, for the frst time, will induct two teams at its next induction ceremony, set for Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Redwood Canyon Golf Course.
Previously, the Hall of Fame has inducted only individuals – athletes, coaches, trainers, offcials and s orts media types – who have lived in Castro Valley or have made a
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signifcant im act on astro Valley athletics.
This year the Hall of Fame selection committee, which is appointed by the Castro Valley Sports Foundation, decided to add both a men’s (or boys’) team and a women’s (or girls’) team.
The committee encourages nominations from the public.
To nominate either a team or an individual, simply go to the CV Sports Foundation’s website: castrovalleysportsfoundation org hall of fame and
Club of Castro Valley
CASTRO VALLEY ROTARY CLUB SOCIAL
You are cordially invited to Our SOCIAL MIXER
May 16, 2023
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Castro Valley Marketplace (Upstairs)
3295 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley CA 94546
Members: $20.00 (Includes an invited guest)
Non-Members: $30.00
Enjoy Hors d'oeuvres & a No-Host Bar
A special event is planned so come & join us!
Questions: Call Aaron Lewis (510) 283-3760
complete the nomination form. Nominations will be accepted through July 31, 2023.
Athletes become eligible for the all of ame fve years after graduating from high school. There is no waiting eriod for coaches or offcials
Thus far, there have been 96 men and women inducted into the Hall of Fame, 16 in each of the frst si classes new class is inducted every two years.
Plaques commemorating the six Sports Hall of Fame classes are on permanent display at Knudsen’s Ice Creamery on Castro Valley Blvd.
Water and nutrient uptake: The roots absorb necessary things for the tree to thrive. With personal development, as you learn more of the things you need to learn, you get better at learning those things. Once I started reading, reading more became natural. If reading makes me smarter, then I’m just going to continue to get smarter and faster.
Soil quality: The roots of a tree can improve the quality of the soil, promoting better water infltration, soil structure, and nutrient availability. When you become better, so does the environment around you.
Root competition: The roots of trees compete with each other and other plants for resources, such as water and nutrients. In human terms, these might be naysayers or people who don’t want to see you succeed, or even competitors. The more developed you are, the less competition you’ll naturally have.
Environmental conditions: The roots of a tree can sense and respond to environmental conditions, such as drought, fooding, and soil com action Environmental stress can affect the growth of a tree and limit its height. Life happens to all of us. The more developed you are, you still are affected by hardships, but it becomes easier to bounce back from whatever life might throw at you.
Now, the fve oints don’t line up perfectly with how we live life, and I’m sure other examples
Steve Dyer of Castro Valley recently caught this nice 10 pound California halibut while trolling inside San Francisco ay. e as shing aboard the aci c Dream sportshing boat out of er eley.
Congratulations on your reat Catch ’ Steve Have a reat Catch’ that you’d li e to share mail photo and info to lesforforum gmail.com
business? Your marriage? Your spiritual life? What do you need to do to develop it?
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could work as well, but as I mentioned, these are points of inspiration for how I’m looking at living my life. I’m imagining the size of my roots and seeing if I can make it bigger go fgure, I’m a guy, what else would I try to do?).
So now the question I want to ask is, what kind of roots do you need to develop? Personal development spans all aspects of life. Is it the root of your
If you’re not sure where to start, please take a look at my Wheel of Life exercise. It’s a simple exercise to get some clarity on where to start. You can fnd it here htt s www kevinkoocoach com wheel of life1.
As always, let me know your thoughts!
Coach Ke helps people nd calm, clarity, and con dence in their life while growing the biggest and deepest roots he can. Contact him at ke inkoocoaching gmail.com, or follow on I and ouTube ke inkoocoaching