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On any given Sunday, you’ll find Billy Bradford in his garage surrounded by bicycles in various stages of repair happily fixing a busted chain or bent tire rim. The various mountain bikes, cruisers, and road bikes will be added to the hundreds of other two-wheelers that Bradford has donated to the community since 2014. “We’ve given away more than 600 bikes since we started,” Bradford told the Forum. “I have a passion for bicycles. I like riding them. I like working on them. And I like donating them.” Bradford is known around Castro Valley as the guy you can go to if you need a bike, and you can’t afford one. His company, Bad Business Model Bikes, gets its supply from various sources. Bradford then uses his past experience working on cars as well as lots of advice from local bike stores like Eden Bikes and Cyclepath in Hayward as well as YouTube channels to help him spruce up the bicycles enough to be functional. see PASSION on page 4
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Billy Bradford of Bad Business Model Bikes and his girlfriend Ari are gearing up for this year’s AIDS Lifecycle event in June. The company has repaired and donated 20 professional bikes for the ride this year.
Disruptions to fossil fuel supplies caused by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine should remind us that we need to end our dependence, say advocates for solar power and other renewable energy. Igor Tregub, a senior policy advisor with the California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA), brought that message to the Castro Valley Rotary yesterday. The Forum spoke with Tregub just before that meeting.
“War is a terrible reminder that it’s a bad idea to keep sending our money to prop up petrostates to buy fossil fuels,” Tregub said. “We’re getting very upset about losing the one percent or so of our oil we get from Russia, but a better idea would be working toward us not needing to use oil at all.” He added that understanding the connection is crucially necessary for reducing the harm from climate change that we are already seeing, but a change also makes economic sense as time goes on. see SOLAR on page 4
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Germani Latchison: Hayward’s First Ever Youth Poet Laureate By Winda I. Shimizu
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Community Education Teachers Keeping CV Learning, Thriving By Linette Escobar SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
If you’ve ever taken a class at Castro Valley Adult & Career Education (CVACE) you know the teachers are passionate and committed, whether it’s a yoga class or the Spanish language. So it’s bittersweet that CVACE says goodbye and thank you to some retiring teachers and invites community members to propose and teach new classes next year. This year CVACE honors the contributions of several community education teachers that have helped build and maintain community for years. Some teachers, like Milt Bowerman who conducted the
swing band and Jim Vice who taught woodworking, spent decades supporting learners and making life richer for community members. Gus Wedemeyer came in and out of retirement to teach everything from piano to computer skills. Others who shared their passions were yoga teacher Antonella dalla Muta, Italian teacher Francesca Lorenzon and guitar/ukulele teacher Jon Foster. What keeps a community education teacher coming back year after year? Mary Lou Groffsays “I was a cake decorating teacher for 40 plus years and half of those years were at the Castro Valley Adult School! Good memories of full, energetic classes, and
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When Amanda Gorman dazzled the country with her poetry at President Biden’s inauguration, the question came up—Why doesn’t Hayward have its own Youth Poet Laureate? So, this past February, a young Hayward resident—Germani Latchison—was named Hayward’s First Youth Poet Laureate. Her selection was the product of important community organizations—Hayward Arts Council, Hayward Unified School District, Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle, and of course, the City of Hayward—coming together to provide city-wide information about the program, as well as funds to reward winners. Coordinated by Hayward Arts Council Executive Director Winda Shimizu, aided by HUSD Visual and Performing Arts Tosa, Mina Mengawala, and Hayward Poet Laureate Bruce Roberts, applications were accepted, and judges found. Carol Henrie, Jayanti Addelman, and Pat Doyne are accomplished poets in the local art community, CalState helped recruit Aline Soules and Trinie Dalton from their faculty, and all helped Hayward Poet Laureate Bruce Roberts judge the 10 fine young poets who applied.
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 192 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 3, 2022 by the Castro Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 192, 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. $0.07 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, 2022. The Castro Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors voted on April 5, 2022 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.
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really great staff to work with! The room was always clean, and I felt safe leaving at 9:00 at night. I think the students loved learning the skill... because they always wanted to take the advanced level! and begged for more after that!” Although we say a fond farewell and sincere thank you to these institutions at CVACE, it leaves room for new teachers enthusiastic to share with the community. Are you an artist, dance teacher, cook or other special someone with a great idea for a class? Share your talents, have fun and get paid. To propose a class, start by reaching out to Assistant Principal Meighen Eberly meberly@cv.k12.ca.us.
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The above summary constitutes the major highlights of Ordinance No. 192. 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.
Hayward Youth Poet Laureate Germani A. Latchison was presented with a certificate of recognition at the council meeting on Tuesday, April 5. From left City of Hayward Poet Laureate Bruce Roberts, Hayward first Youth Poet Laureate Germani A. Latchison, and City of Hayward Mayor Barbara Halliday.
Besides Germani, second and third place went to Pabi Constantino and Ky’ree Taylor. Awards of Merit went to Ruchita Verma, Malaya Aroma, Hayden Orellana, and Shreya Rathaur. An N. Nguyen, Joyce Sandiage,
and Armani Gomez received Honorable Mention. Come to Hayward’s Heritage Plaza on April 30 at 3 pm to hear these fine young poets celebrate life with their poems. Visit haywardartscouncil. org for more information.
Live Woodworking Demo Sunday at the CV Library Join the Castro Valley Library for a live woodworking demonstration using natural wood and simple tools. You will watch as craftsman Ian McNemar turns logs into functional and beautiful objects this Sunday, May 1, from 1 pm to 5 pm. Ian will demonstrate how to choose good wood, read the grain, and split a log, placing an emphasis on safe techniques when using sharp tools. This is a drop-in demonstration going on throughout the afternoon, in-person at the Library. The program will take place outdoors, weather permitting. Info will be repeated at the top of each hour.
Ian McNemar makes beautiful and functional wooden items for the home, rebelling against items that are artificial or manufactured. He promotes working with your hands, using sustainable materials, and incorporating more objects into the home that are of natural origin. You can follow the journey on Ian’s Instagram: @ wood_and_bark The Castro Valley Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system. An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter can be provided for this program if requested at least seven business days in advance. Call the library at 510-667-7900 with questions.
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SEARCHING FOR SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE: Looking for ancient Muwekma Ohlone remains near Sunol, with the Sunol Water Temple in background.
The Link to The Land: Ohlone Tribe DNA Found Near Sunol This aids the tribe’s longtime quest to regain federal recognition as a tribe and their The Native American tribe hopes to regain some land for surviving members, Leventhal who first settled much of the East Bay has found important said. Stanford and University of scientific evidence linking their ancestors to the land as long as Illinois researchers recently 2,700 years ago, according to joined with the tribe to retrieve Muwekma Ohlone spokesman DNA from ancient human remains found near the Sunol and San Jose State UniversiWater Temple, not far from the ty emeritus professor, Alan present-day town of Sunol. Leventhal. Remains were found near Sunol in two different sites, one CORRECTION dating from 490 B.C. to 1775 A.D., while the other dated In our Earth Day story from 1345 to 1839 AD. Both last week, we referred to starting dates long preceded ForestR.org as a company European settlement in the and business. The group is a East Bay. 503c non-profit organization. Tribal vice chairwoman The Forum regrets the error. Monica Arellano told the New By Mike McGuire
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York Times that the finding had finally validated the tribe, whose recent history had centered around proving they existed in the past and still exist. The DNA matched key genetic markers found in DNA samples from present-day tribal members, said Stanford University geneticist and biology professor Noah Rosenberg. The tribe’s recognition had been lost in 1927 when a single federal official later investigated for misconduct dropped the Muwekma and other tribes from a list of surviving tribes, Leventhal said. Legally, only the US Congress can recognize or de-recognize a Native tribe, he added. see TRIBE on page 5
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Wanted Man Returns to Jail Sunday, April 24: at 12:40 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 42-year-old man from Castro Valley as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man was previously charged with breaking and entering, receiving stolen property, intent to defraud with personal information and possession of illegal narcotics and related drug paraphernalia. Deputies served the warrant at an apartment on Center Street near Grove Way. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail. Grand Theft Saturday, April 23: at 11:45 p.m., a 33-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested as part of a warrant issued for his capture. Deputies caught up with the man in the parking lot of a grocery store on Redwood Road near Castro Valley Boulevard. The man was previously charged with grand theft. Deputies handcuffed the man and took him into custody.
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Burglar Had a Rap Sheet Friday, April 22: at 11:59 a.m., deputies arrested a 26-year-old woman from Castro Valley on suspicion of breaking and entering into private property at a home on Sprague Court near Somerset Avenue. The woman had outstanding warrants for driving with a suspended license and driving without an interlock device to ensure sober driving. Deputies took the woman to Santa Rita Jail.
Family Fight Thursday, April 21: at 12:30 a.m., a 911 call about two people arguing on the side of the road on Castro Valley Boulevard near John Drive sent deputies to the scene. There, they arrested a 21-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman from Castro Valley on suspicion of assault on a family member. The couple was handcuffed and taken into custody. see REPORTS on page 5
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Death Threats with a Deadly Weapon Thursday, April 21: at 5:52 p.m., a 46-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of making death threats and brandishing a deadly weapon at the intersection of Eden Canyon Road and Hollis Canyon Road. Deputies were dispatched to the scene after a call about a report of a verbal altercation. The man was handcuffed and taken into custody.
Attempted Homicide Saturday, April 23: at 11:00 p.m., deputies arrested a 27-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of attempted homicide. The man was spotted in an altercation with another person in the parking lot of a church on Grove Way near Redwood Road. Deputies report this was the third time the suspect had been arrested at this address in the last few months. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail. The victim was treated at the scene.
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Busted for Drugs Friday, April 22: at 12:11 a.m., a 33-year-old woman from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine drugs and related drug paraphernalia. Deputies stopped the woman for questioning following a traffic stop on Palo Verde Road near Palomares Road. During the stop, deputies discovered the drugs. The woman was handcuffed and taken into custody.
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continued from front page Tregub said he sees our state, and country, transitioning to a democratic, renewable energy supply, such as distributed solar. That would involve lots of smaller solar facilities on rooftops of homes and smaller commercial and government buildings. These would replace the large, centralized power plants, often burning fossil fuels, that we have now. “We have the technology now, what’s lacking is the political will,” said Tregub, paraphrasing Stanford engineering professor Mark Jacobson, who has written several books calling for such a transition. Homes and communities need to be electrified in an energy-efficient way, he said. Communities are often insisting on this in new construction, but existing homeowners can make a big dent as they replace appliances and heating and cooling systems. Rebates are often available to help pay for conventional furnaces being replaced with electric heat pumps, and for electric induction stoves replacing conventional ones, whether gas or electric, he said. California now has over one million homes with solar panels, encouraged by state tax rebates and the ability to sell excess power back to utilities, according to CALSSA. The most recent figures show that a majority of new solar installations are in zip codes with median incomes of $40,000 to $70,000 per year, they said, so it’s not just for the well-off. These pro-solar incentives provisions are under attack by the state’s big utilities, including PG&E, Tregub said. The state is now discussing an estimated $57 a month tax on solar panels to pay for the costs of running the electric grid, and there are proposals to sharply cut the rate homeowners receive for selling electricity back to the grid. Taken together, this would considerably lengthen the time it takes for solar installations to pay back their cost to the homeowner in reduced energy bills, Tregub said. Currently, it’s around five to nine years but could rise to 20 or more under the proposals. He called for people to write legislators and the governor to maintain California’s commitment to renewable energy. “We shouldn’t let all that pollution-free sunshine go to waste,” he said, quoting from the CALSSA website.
Passion: Training for AIDS LifeCycle continued from front page “I get about three bikes a week, typically when someone says they have an old bike in the backyard or garage that they can’t use anymore,” Bradford said. “Sometimes the stores will get a trade-in that is not worth it for them to fix up, so they will give them to me.” In addition to handing out bikes to Castro Valley residents, Bad Business Model has also participated in three major donation drives. In 2017, Bradford helped deliver more than 25 bikes to families who were displaced from the Sonoma Complex fires. After Afghani refugees fled their country in 2021, the Muslim Community Center in Castro Valley contacted Bradford who managed to supply recent arrivals with bikes for people to get around since they did not have cars. “Then there was this school in Union City where an assistant principal contacted me to help the school renovate some bikes,” Bradford said. “They wanted to award the bikes to students who had perfect attendance throughout the year. They showed me a gym full of bikes that needed repairs. I put together 12 kid bikes and ended up giving them 15 for the school.” From a 1976 Peugeot to AIDS LifeCycle Bradford started his passion for road bikes with his first 10-speed, a 1976 Peugeot which he says he rode all over the place until it was stolen. He prefers the classic models—
Bad Business Model Bikes donated nine refurbished bikes to the MCC East Bay Islamic Center last September to help refugees from Afghanistan.
French and Italian—that were built in the late 60s and early 70s with bullhorn handlebars. “Vintage bikes are like a sculpture to me,” Bradford says. “They are classic because of the color or the lettering or the decals. They’re also fun to ride. But I put as much passion into restoring every bike as if I was going to ride it myself.” He now rides a Bianchi road bike around town but is training for the 2022 AIDS LifeCycle on a used 2012 Motobécane, which he says is a great bike for the San Francisco to Los Angeles trip running 85 miles a day for several days. “It has what we call, brifters, a cross between a brake and a gear shift. It keeps everything in one place, so you don’t have
to move your hands around,” Bradford says. Bradford has also combined his riding and repair passions and has donated bikes to AIDS LifeCycle riders. He says there will be 20 bikes on the road this year that he helped repair. He and his girlfriend have made a special effort to donate these bikes to riders of color and women riders “We were on a training ride the other day and I saw five bikes I had a hand in renovating,” he says. “It was inspiring to know that we’re helping people who are getting donations together for a worthwhile cause.” To learn more about the AIDS LifeCycle ride this year, visit aidslifecycle.org.
Personal Growth: Time to Check-In By Kevin Koo SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
Is it just me or have the last three months gone really fast? Today, I wanted to do some introspection and review the year so far. This is a good practice to develop to help you stay on course. As my mentor, John Maxwell shares, “evaluated experience is the best teacher.” I’ll share a few questions for you to think about, as well as my own answers. That way you won’t be alone in doing the exercise.
The first question starts on a positive note. What has gone well so far? For me, we moved to a bigger home, which allowed for more space to run around with my son, but also to have a better space for hosting people. It’s exciting because we’re renovating our kitchen, which will be the centerpiece of the home. I’m also happy with how I was able to get back on track with my diet. Moving, and not
having a kitchen meant we had a lot of take-out, which isn’t the healthiest. I only just got back to my protein shakes and intermittent fasting maybe two weeks after we moved. So even though it wasn’t great for a while, I’m proud of myself that I was able to course-correct before the quarter was over. A quick side note, when finding positives, anything goes. Doesn’t matter how big or small the positive is, highlight it for yourself and celebrate it. see GROWTH on back page
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Tribe: Muwekma Ohlone DNA Found Near Sunol continued from page 3 Congress had set aside money at the time to buy land for Native tribes whose land had been taken or lost, but other officials insisted the Muwekma no longer needed land because they no longer existed, according to Leventhal. As late as the 1930s, though, Muwekma children were being cared for at the Mission San Jose orphanage or were being sent to Native boarding schools far from the Bay Area, Leventhal said. Known members of the tribe served in both world wars, and today’s Muwekma members were able to find their grandparents’ names on special native censuses done in 1910 and 1920. Far Western Anthropological Research Group partnered with the universities and the tribe to uncover remains and analyze them. Articles in scholarly journals showing the results were authored by several members of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, professors and graduate students at the two
continued from page 3 Wanted Man Caught for Lewd Behavior Wednesday, April 20: at 2:18 p.m., deputies arrested a 56-year-old man on suspicion of possession of illegal narcotics and related drug paraphernalia. The man was spotted trying to use drugs in the parking area of Eden Medical Center on Lake Chabot Road. Deputies responding to the scene also identified the man as having a court-issued warrant for his arrest. The man had previously been charged with lewd conduct in public. Deputies took the man into custody.
found to have illegal drug paraphernalia in his pockets. Deputies took the man into custody.
Possession of an Illegal Stun Gun Wednesday, April 20: at 3:53 The next step for the tribe is let the federal government buy p.m., a 34-year-old man with to get local and state officials land in trust for the tribe, which no permanent residence was to pressure Congress to re-rec- in turn would let the tribe get arrested on suspicion of illefederal funds to build housing gal possession of a stun gun. ognize the tribe, Leventhal said. Some in Congress oppose there. Deputies stopped the man for “We want to buy land and recognizing any more tribes in questioning outside a home keep the tribe going,” Leven- on Redwood Road near LessCalifornia That recognition would then thal said. ley Avenue. The man was also
Spousal Assault Monday, April 18: at 8:03 p.m., a 21-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man had previously been charged with spousal assault. Deputies served the warrant at an apartment on Center Street near Grove Way. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail.
Muwekma Ohlone tribe members excavating ancient human remains near Sunol.
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12 months have significantly impacted affordability in both the new construction and remodeling sectors. Heaviest hit are projects already in progress, which are seeing elevating costs push projects substantially over initial estimates. Nationally, the National Association of Home Builders is reporting less traffic through model homes and the U.S. Census is reporting a drop in building permits for single family homes. Even with inclining interest rates and a slowing pool of buyers, the inventory shortage is not over and we are still seeing multiple offers and price increases. We currently do not know how long this trend will last, but some are projecting that the end may come as we head into the fall. Real estate leaders across the country agree that we are headed into a transitioning market and it is now not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’ the shift will occur. Most transitions happen in a very short period and can be plotted, in many cases, to a single day. Some buyers are already starting to pull out, assuming
lower prices will be coming. Historically, this has not been an effective strategy since prices often increase more in the interim than the later price reductions. For those looking to sell, in my opinion there will not be a better time than right now. Demand is still high and sales are strong – the big question is how long will this last.
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WEEKEND GARDENER 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. Snails and Slugs These slimy little devils are out in force this spring. Protect seedlings by sprinkling the garden just before dusk. Then, after dark, take a flashlight and handpick them of the leaves and put 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 find their way into the Bay.
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I planted Giant Bamboo about ten years ago in a ‘bamboo pit’. Then, about two and half years ago, I cut it down to the ground and covered the pit. I uncovered the pit a year ago, and there aren’t any signs of any Bamboo. But when I dig around, I find these large one-inch seeds. I want to plant a Japanese Maple in this spot, but I fear that the seeds will germinate. Any suggestions on what to do?
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Bamboo seeds have short viability, so these seeds might be too old to sprout now that the area is exposed to the light. But I don’t know for sure if the seeds would germinate. So, my solution would be to try to germinate some of the seed to see if it is viable before taking the chance and planting a Japanese
Maple I’d then sow the seed in a couple of used containers of pre-moisten potting soil. I’d then cover the pots with saran wrap or any other transparent material. The covering will keep the soil moist, and you can monitor what’s happening. The germination rate and time depend on the variety of bamboo. Black Bamboo doesn’t germinate quickly it can take up to six months. If they don’t show any growth by the fall, I’d go ahead and plant your maple. You should dig a hole about twice as wide as the container and six inches deeper. The backfill is amended with planting mix, compost, or soil conditioner at a 50/50 ratio. Your selection of Japanese maples is slim in the fall, so I’d look to purchase one now and nature in the continuer until the fall. NOTE: Bamboo is a grassy plant, not a broadleaf evergreen, and its flower looks like a head of wheat. Unlike many types of common lawn grasses, most bamboo plants only reach a mature reproduc-
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tive phase after six to sixty years of growth, depending on the species. Pollination can occur with the assistance of wind or insects, although some species are self-pollinating. Several weeks may pass between pollination and the time the seeds set. Mature seeds appear dry and brown, often resembling grains of rice.
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Homes 22848 Evanswood Road 94541: $750,000 [2 BD - 1,200 SF - 2004 Home sales information is compiled and provided by CalREsource and 497 Cherry Way 94541: $790,000 [4 includes Bedrooms, Square Feet and Year Built when available BD - 1,434 SF - 1925 21807 Meekland Avenue #A 94541: 18623 Lake Chabot Road 94546: CASTRO VALLEY $795,000 [2 BD - 1,062 SF - 1941 $1,470,500 [3 BD - 1,049 SF - 1949 Total: 17 – Average Price: $1,206,470 High: $1,711,000 – Low: $687,500 19444 Barclay Road 94546: $1,711,000 3624 La Mesa Drive 94542: $800,000 [3 BD - 2,228 SF - 1973 17050 Roberto Street 94546: $687,500 [4 BD - 2,112 SF - 1965 27597 East 11th Street 94544: [2 BD - 720 SF - 1941 $820,000 [3 BD - 1,068 SF - 1948 4034 Marshall Lane 94546: $870,000 HAYWARD 398 Lexington Avenue 94544: [2 BD - 970 SF - 1964 Total: 32– Average Price: $956,375 $840,000 [2 BD - 820 SF - 1951 21931 Vernetti Way 94546: $883,000 High: $4,675,000– Low: $346,000 24098 Myrtle Street 94541: $845,000 [3 BD - 1,172 SF - 1959 15 Astrida Drive #7 94544: $346,000 [2 BD - 1,086 SF - 1947 17592 Vineyard Road 94546: $950,000 [3 BD - 1,425 SF - 1984 24553 Long Court 94545: $895,000 [3 [3 BD - 1,530 SF - 1954 29454 Dixon Street 94544: $371,500 BD - 1,402 SF - 1984 20201 Anita Avenue 94546: $965,000 26897 Huntwood Avenue #4 94544: 22193 Victory Drive 94541: $985,000 [4 BD - 2,400 SF - 1989 $475,000 [2 BD - 1,104 SF - 1980 [4 BD - 1,441 SF - 1943 21456 Outlook Court 94546: 21349 Gary Drive #17 94546: 2375 Bermuda Lane 94545: $1,010,000 $1,025,000 [3 BD - 1,389 SF - 1957 $485,000 [2 BD - 936 SF - 1961 [3 BD - 1,215 SF - 1957 19189 San Miguel Avenue 94546: 926 Cheryl Ann Circle #22 94544: 31566 Medinah Street 94544: $1,180,000 [3 BD - 1,380 SF - 1949 $523,000 [2 BD - 1,060 SF - 1979 18461 Crest Avenue 94546: 2445 Creekside Court 94542: $550,500 $1,100,000 [3 BD - 1,354 SF - 1957 183 Newhall Street 94544: $1,100,000 $1,220,000 [2 BD - 1,416 SF - 1952 [2 BD - 936 SF - 1991 [3 BD - 1,282 SF - 1954 19011 Mount Hood Way 94552: 20980 Birch Street #F 94541: 20955 Hathaway Avenue 94541: $1,280,000 [3 BD - 1,561 SF - 1989 $590,000 [2 BD - 1,101 SF - 1980 $1,180,000 [6 BD - 2,314 SF - 1923 4340 Seven Hills Road 94546: 25166 Tarman Avenue 94544: 28156 Riggs Court 94542: $1,225,000 $1,310,000 [3 BD - 1,457 SF - 1938 $600,000 [3 BD - 1,121 SF - 1949 [3 BD - 1,845 SF - 1986 19336 Garrison Avenue 94546: 680 Dartmore Lane #362 94544: $1,318,000 [3 BD - 1,285 SF - 1960 22586 Arlette Avenue 94541: $600,000 [2 BD - 878 SF - 1988 6009 Bellingham Drive 94552: $1,300,000 [5 BD - 2,624 SF - 1922 21071 Gary Drive #102 94546: $1,375,000 [3 BD - 1,890 SF - 1986 $620,000 [2 BD - 1,118 SF - 1980 2728 Sulphur Drive 94541: $1,403,000 4272 Mabel Avenue 94546: $1,400,000 21239 Gary Drive #207a 94546: [3 BD - 1,522 SF - 1955 [4 BD - 1,554 SF - 1950 $640,000 [2 BD - 1,100 SF - 1992 2067 Quail Canyon Court 94542: 3173 Terry Court 94546: $1,423,500 24842 Tioga Road 94544: $660,000 [4 $1,450,000 [3 BD - 2,482 SF - 1986 [3 BD - 1,564 SF - 1961 BD - 1,483 SF - 1955 2566 Lancaster Road 94542: 18777 Walnut Road 94546: $1,441,500 20255 Concord Avenue #5 94541: $1,510,000 [3 BD - 1,666 SF - 1958 [3 BD - 1,862 SF - 1945 $670,000 [3 BD - 1,411 SF - 1990 21083 Gary Drive #106 94546:
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16650 Rolando Avenue 94578: $811,000 [2 BD - 761 SF - 1940 249 Julius Street 94577: $828,000 [4 Total: 18 – Average Price: $857,222High: $1,230,000 – Low: BD - 1,348 SF - 1927 14101 East 14th Street #311 94578: 14167 Seagate Drive #225 94577: $360,000 [1 BD - 642 SF - 1986 $895,000 [3 BD - 1,596 SF - 1987 1434 Fairmont Drive 94578: $530,000 1161 139th Avenue 94578: $910,000 [2 BD - 896 SF - 1946 [3 BD - 1,090 SF - 1947 371 Caliente Circle 94578: $560,000 [2 1637 Graham Way 94578: $940,000 [3 BD - 1,060 SF - 1980 BD - 1,763 SF - 1950 13722 Aurora Drive 94577: $635,000 2227 Gadwall Court 94579: $957,500 [2 BD - 1,158 SF - 1972 [3 BD - 1,321 SF - 1998 1567 Plaza Drive 94578: $667,500 [1 16310 Ridgehaven Drive #201 94578: BD - 839 SF - 1947 $960,000 [4 BD - 1,918 SF - 2020 14855 Lark Street 94578: $706,000 [2 15973 Wellington Way 94578: BD - 1,696 SF - 1945 $980,000 [3 BD - 1,249 SF - 1948 YRBL $4,675,000 [2 BD - 1,118 SF - 1979
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2132 Whelan Avenue 94577: $1,030,000 [3 BD - 1,493 SF - 1944 16016 Cambrian Drive 94578: $1,200,000 [3 BD - 1,394 SF - 1955 1620 138th Avenue 94578: $1,230,000 [4 BD - 1,813 SF - 1947 2319 Lakeview Drive 94577: $1,230,000 [3 BD - 1,740 SF - 1962 SAN LORENZO Total: 2 – Average Price: $873,000 High: $880,000 – Low: $866,000
1462 Via Coralla 94580: $866,000 [3 BD - 1,031 SF - 1951 16175 Via Karl 94580: $880,000 [3 BD - 1,238 SF - 1955
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MAC: MA Center Permit Vote Delayed continued from front page The MAC’s frustration with the Zoom meeting bore out moments later when Community Development Agency representatives couldn’t connect to the meeting, causing brief delays. But eventually, everyone came online, and the MAC considered two land-use items. MA Center Use Permit Vote Delayed The MA Center, a religious facility that has been operating for decades at 10200 Crow Canyon Road, wants to extend its Conditional Use Permit (CUP). In addition to daily spiritual activities, the facility also hosts twice-annual special events that draw nearly 1,000 people. The ashram also hosts visits in June from Mata Amritanandamayi (known as Amma) the spiritual leader of the center. She is expected to return to the site in 2023, according to a spokesperson. The County recommended that the MAC approve the CUP, but the council expressed concerns about large groups bottlenecking busy Crow Can-
yon Road and causing parking issues and about some possibly non-compliant setbacks on the land. The MA Center’s permitting issues have come before the MAC several times over the past years, with the Center being granted Administrative Conditional Use Permits (ACUP) instead of the more traditional CUPs. Former MAC member Marc Crawford chimed in at Monday night’s meeting with some background on the project and expressed his skepticism about how the County has been handling the ACUPs and the MA Center in general. “I’m glad the MAC has their BS detectors on tonight because the staff is shoveling it at you in droves,” said Crawford, adding that he didn’t know why the MA Center has received 10 ACUPs in 10 years when they should need to get a CUP. “The problem is what they’ve been doing before just doesn’t comply anymore,” said Crawford. “They got it (approv-
al) back in the 80s when things were more lax.” Mulgrew requested a “tightened up” staff report that considers current regulations and goes more in-depth as to how the MA Center’s use fits into the agriculturally zoned area. The council unanimously approved continuing the issue until more information is provided. The MAC also continued a proposal that would have subdivided a site at 2850 Grove Way, abutting Hoffman Way, into four residential lots. MAC member Al Padro said that he felt the neighbors were not properly noticed about the project coming before the MAC. The county said the correct notices were mailed and posted, but the MAC said they wanted to make the matter expressly clear to the neighboring homes. Seeking more input from neighbors, MAC member Tojo Thomas motioned to continue the item and that motion was unanimously approved by the MAC.
LEGAL NOTICES MAR 21, 2022 MAR 14, 2022 FILED MELISSA WILK County County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 587494 FILE NO. 587270 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): The name of the business(es): Flawless Artistry by Lili, located at Tekton Prime, located at 24586 Sybil 20353 Park Way Castro Valley, CA Ave., Ap. 3 Hayward, CA 94542. in Ala94546. in Alameda County, is hereby meda County, is hereby registered by registered by the following owner(s): the following owner(s): Randolf Paguio, Edith L. Aguilar, 20353 Park Way Castro 24586 Sybil Ave., Ap. 3 Hayward, CA Valley, CA 94546. This business is con- 94542. This business is conducted by an Individual. ducted by an Individual. This business commenced 2021 This business commenced N/A /s/Randolf Paguio /s/Edith L. Aguilar This statement was filed with the Coun- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date in- ty Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. dicated by file stamp above. Expires MAR 20, 2027 Expires MAR 13, 2027 APR 20, 27, MAY 4, 11, 2022 APR 20, 27, MAY 4, 11, 2022 0502-CVF FILED MELISSA WILK Clerk
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APR 05, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Elite Medical Transport, located at 2362 Vestal Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Elite Care, LLC, 2362 Vestal Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced N/A /s/ Nader Odeh This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 04, 2027 APR 27, MAY 07, 17, 18, 2022 0456-CVF
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ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588375 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Bay Full Construction, located at 18490 Carlwyn Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gelu Gabriel Ilie, 18490 Carlwyn Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Gelu Gabriel Ilie This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 19, 2027 APR 27, MAY 07, 17, 18, 2022 0451-CVF
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ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 587756 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Glow by Zeno, located at 2601 Blanding Ave STE C #384 Alameda, CA 94501, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nicole Zeno, 2601 Blanding Ave STE C #384 Alameda, CA 94501. This business is conducted by a Individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Nicole Zeno This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 28, 2027 APR 28, MAY 05, 12, 19, 2022 0451-CVF FILED MELISSA WILK Clerk
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ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588442 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Intero Real Estate Services, located at 3185 Castro Valley Boulievard, Castro Valley CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rising Star Enterpriss, Inc, 3185 Castro Valley Boulievard, Castro Valley CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 3/16/2007 /s/ David S. Wilhite This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 20, 2027 APR 27, MAY 04, 11, 18, 2022 0454-CVF
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Tomorrow: Thursday, April 28:
Monday, May 2:
Classy Canine’s Ribbon Cutting You’re invited to attend Classy Canine’s Wiggle Rumps Ribbon Cutting tomorrow, Thursday, April 28 at 12 noon. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be provided along with a gift for pet owners. Speaking of pets, free pet nail trims will be provided from 1 to 3 pm (with proof of vaccinations). The event will be held at 2602 Castro Valley Blvd.
Picking Your College Major Picking a college major is right up there with life’s big decisions. It helps determine what students will learn and who they’ll meet, not to mention where they might work and how much they’ll earn in the future. Join the Castro Valley Library on May 2 from 6 to 7 pm for a discussion on what to consider when picking your major in college. They will discuss the importance of this decision when applying to college. This program is free. Registration is required at www.aclibrary.org or by phone at 510-667-7900.
Tomorrow: Thursday, April 28:
Chamber Mixer & Fundraiser Join the Castro Valley/ Eden Area Chamber of Commerce for a Mixer and Fundraiser on Thursday, April 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. in partnership with the Deputy Sheriff Activities League to exhibit Dig Deep Farms Food Hub kitchen, Food Recovery Programs and Food Vendors. Pre-register for this event to enter a special drawing this night at: https://business.edenareachamber.com/ events/calendar/ Questions? Contact Aaron Lewis at 510-583-0012. This Friday and Saturday:
Live Concerts at Douglas Morrisson The Douglas Morrisson Theatre Chorus, under the direction of Cesar Cancino, will be presenting two LIVE concerts, “Music of the Americas,” this month. The concert will feature several solos and small ensembles as well as numbers by the full chorus. Concert dates are: Friday, April 29 at 8 pm and Saturday, April 30 at 2 pm. The theatre is located at 22311 N. Third St. in Hayward. For tickets go online to: Haywardrec.org
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CV Rotary Hosts Bill Ganahl Bill Ganahl, owner of South City Rod And Custom, will talk about his experiences building hot rods and custom cars. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 pm on Sunday, May 1, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@iCloud. com or 510-402-5123. More information is available at: castrovalleyrotary.org. Tuesday, May 10:
Bay Area Ukanians Panel Join the Alameda County Library for an online panel discussion about supporting Ukraine on Tuesday, May 10 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. To register for this Zoom-based program visit www.aclibrary.org. This panel brings together a panel of Ukrainian-Americans and Ukrainians living in the Bay Area to discuss the impact of the war. The Opens Friday, April 29: conversation will highlight the actions these Climate Change Exhibit individuals are taking and offer suggestions Climate Change....Endangered Planet” about how audience members can help. This multimedia exhibit opens this Friday, April 29 and runs through June 11. Sun Gal- Panelists include Nataliia Gishylyk, Igor lery is located at 1015 E St. in Hayward. The Trgub, and Maksym Zubkov. The panel is moderated by journalist Ally Markovich. An gallery is open from 1 to 4 pm Fridays and Saturdays. An artist reception will be held on ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter Saturday, May 7th from 1 to 4 pm. For more can be provided for this program if requested at least seven business days in advance. Call information, visit: www.sungallery.org the library at 510-667-7900 with questions. Saturday, April 30: BikeMobile Free Bike Repair
Come down to the Castro Valley Library for a FREE bicycle repair clinic, hosted by BikeMobile of Alameda County. The event will be held from 11am to 2 pm. The BikeMobile can fix flat tires, adjust brakes and gears, and more. The only thing it can’t do is replace missing wheels or gears. While mechanics work on your bike, they’ll explain how your bike works and how to keep it running smooth. Bikes will be repaired on a first come, first serve basis. Sunday, May 1: Trojan Yard Sale
Make one man’s trash your treasure at the Trojan Yard Sale! A community wide yard sale held to raise money for the CVHS student activities. Located at the Mabel parking lot at the high school on Sunday, May 1st from 8 am to 3pm. The Trojan Yard Sale has something for everyone, craft supplies, appliances, sporting goods, books, furniture, unique home decor, toys, electronics, and more! All items will be marked at low prices. Everything must go! We guarantee a good time and successful shopping at the Trojan Yard Sale!
Monday, May 16:
Start Smart: Teen Driver Program The California Highway Patrol and the Castro Valley Library present Start Smart: Teen Driver Program. CHP officers will discuss traffic collision avoidance techniques, driver/parent responsibilities, and seatbelt usage. Additionally, testimonies will be provided by officers who have investigated fatal collisions involving teens, and by family members who have lost love ones in traffic collisions. The Start Smart program is a driver safety education class which targets new and future licensed teenage drivers between the age of 15 to 19 and their parents/ guardians. A parent/guardian is required to attend the class with their teen. This program will be held in person at the Castro Valley library in the Chabot/Canyon room on Monday, May 16 from 5 to 6:30 pm. Registration is required for this FREE program. To register, call the Library Information Desk at 510-667-7900 or register online at: www.aclibrary.org or email the library: accessibility@aclibrary.org. The Castro Valley Library, a branch of the Alameda County Library system.
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Meanwhile, raine s Lesser nown Sisters Shoes, pillows, dog leashes, and earpods mix with rubble in Ukraine’s besieged cities from Kyiv to Mariupol. This is what the photos capturing the mass destruction of Ukrainian neighborhoods by Russian invaders convey to audiences across the globe. “It looks like a post-apocalyptic video game. It’s horrifying,” says Brian Milakovsky, former Ukrainian resident, “There’s almost not a single public object in the city that I was living in that hasn’t been severely damaged.” The latest numbers from the U.N. estimate that 14,000 people have been killed on both sides, but the greatest toll has been on civilians, like Brian, who have endured unspeakable pain and loss. We all know this story. It’s harrowing. Meanwhile, the largest humanitarian crisis in the world has been unraveling for eight years without stopping––and no, it’s not about Ukraine, this is about the country of Yemen. The Saudi-led war and blockade on Yemen has caused around half a million deaths and placed over 20 million people in need of humanitarian aid due to starvation and other public health crises. Meanwhile, the U.S. has profited billions in arms sales to Saudi Arabia, and by extension, has played a major role in the suffering of Yemeni people. Meanwhile, after over a year of civil war and an even longer time of political tension in Tigray, which resulted in a mass exodus of Eritreans and Ethiopians over the years, refugees from the region have been trying to find their way to safer areas in Europe and the United States, only to be held in detention camps in neighboring countries. Like Yemen, the violence has produced famine conditions, affecting nearly two million displaced Tigrayan people. Meanwhile, as it only took 12 hours for a white Ukrainian mother and her children to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, some Guatemalan refugees suffering from ongoing persecution and climate disasters have been waiting for 10 years. Enrique Morones, PhD. and founder of Border Angels, recently spoke at the Climate Refugees conference at Harvard University and urged folks with this message, “We need to be outraged. If you’re not, you’re not paying attention.” see LETTERS on back page
“Failures of perspective in de- were to occur. It made me cision-making can be…caused wonder then, and it makes me wonder now. by inadequate thought.” With the aforementioned –Herman Kahn thoughts having returned, although we have modernized By Thomas E. Lorentzen much of the world, we may not SPECIAL TO THE FORUM have traveled as far in terms of rowing up as a young relations among nations. What boy in Castro Valley is now happening is a reminder that darkness continues to lurk during the 1950’s within the human experience. provided an opportunity for diverse experiences. A nearby Although science and technology have brought much creek provided a convenient good, they have also brought place to explore nature and potential for great harm. As seek adventure. Marshall tools, they contain capabiliSchool also provided a place ties of great significance. Yet, to play and learn. It may not have been the fictitious town of they lack intrinsic values of their own regarding right and Mayberry, yet it came close. Despite this good environ- wrong. They are simply tools. With eyes on Eastern ment, there was a Nike Missile Europe, Russia is in pursuit Base that stood atop a hill of what it did decades ago – overlooking Lake Chabot. It was a mysterious place, where attempting to add strategic lands of importance. Rusmissiles slept underground. sian history has often been The Cold War was coursing tragic. This includes external itself through the maze of a troubled world. When a missile invasions of their homeland. emerged from its underground They seek protection from repeat performances. That was bunker it stood tall upon its base – serving as a warning of the same they had after WW danger. Its hue was like the one II. During negotiations with on the Statue of Liberty – a lite the Soviet Union of that time, an observation emerged from green. Missiles like the ones a lead U.S. diplomat. It was here had capabilities to both protect and potentially destroy that the Soviet Union did not appear to understand where liberty. It was unthinkable to the legitimate defense of their think what could happen if used. As I entered high school nation ended, and offense began from the perspective of in 1959, a scholar named western democracies. Once Herman Kahn wrote that we should think about unthinkable defined, the Cold War began. things, like the reality of what It was about land then, and it is would happen if a nuclear war about land again.
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io fades away in the weeks and months ahead. As these thoughts replay in my mind, I think about the spot on the hill above Castro Valley. That pale green missile is gone as is the base itself. A peaceful park has replaced it for us to pause, reflect, and Now, we may have gone back to the future. The origin pursue hopes and dreams. The threat and danger that once of the present war has residence in the past. The control stood atop a hill overlooking our town, however, remains. of Eastern Europe has again As much as the world has probecome a matter of contengressed, it has not progressed tion, confrontation, and war. enough. We still have a long As we learn with time, place way to go before we reach the is important to all of us. The world that we long for in our place and places of concern are similar to those of the past. hopes and dreams. 2022 may With that, a dark shadow has have more in common with reemerged – a threat of the use 1959 here in Castro Valley of nuclear weapons. We have than we realize. Yet, it is to the returned to the future – to the park above our town where we need to look and find our better fear of a radioactive war. We hope and pray that this scenar- futures.
2022 may have more in common with 1959 here in Castro Valley than we realize
Obituaries Regina Muntz (Niedermair) 17 September 1945 – 17 April 2022 Castro Valley Sadly we say goodbye to our dear sister and aunt. We miss you and will always keep you in our hearts. Many thanks to Regina’s neighbours and friends for their loving sympathy. Johanna and Franziska Fuchs, and the entire family of Regina from Germany.
Gloria Joyce Freitas Gloria Joyce Freitas 89, of Castro Valley passed away, April 7th surrounded by family.
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She was born to parents William and Margaret Davila, September 13 in Oakland, California. Gloria graduated from Castlemont High and attended Chabot College. She was married to Albert Freitas in 1950 for 38 years. Gloria is survived by daughter Kimberly (Joshua), son Keith (Dana), Lory Hardiman (Patrick), granddaughters Brieanne (Michael) and Taylor Freitas grandson Brooklyn Hardiman, great grandchildren Montana and Easton and other family members and friends. Faced with the prospect of living with Joe Biden in office, Gloria chose to be with God. Gloria was always involved with sales. She enjoyed the relationships she cultivated with various insurance agents and their staff. She loved fishing, hunting, the outdoors and traveling. Above all else she loved her family. Her granddaughters Brie and Taylor gave her life renewed meaning and her great grandchildren Montana and Easton .. sent her heart over the moon. Services are private. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark Ave, Dublin, CA 94568
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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Mikayla Marquez & Stevie Joyce Martin Our Athletes of the week are Castro Valley, student wrestlers, Mikayla Marquez and Stevie Joyce Martin. Over the course of three days, these two athletes earned All American honors by placing in the Top 8 of their respective weight classes, in one of the nation’s toughest youth wrestling tournaments, the Reno World Championship. The event took place at the Reno Livestock Event Center with 18 mats of competition with youth from all over the country. Stevie Joyce Martin is an 8th grader at Creekside MS and placed 5th in the 106lb 15-and-Under division while representing the Livermore Elite Wrestling Club. Mikayla Marquez is a sophomore at CVHS who brought home the 8th place finish in the 15-and-Under 125lb division while representing the Castro Valley Wrestling Club.
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Growth: A Good Start To Process continued from page 4 Next up is asking yourself what didn’t go well this past quarter. Personally, I wasn’t happy with my level of physical activity, meaning I didn’t exercise enough. Physical health and energy are really important to me as a coach. The better my energy, the better I can be present for my clients. Between the pandemic (and thus being stuck at home), some colds, and injuries, I got a little too relaxed. As a result, I had less energy throughout the day. I found myself needing naps when previously I didn’t. Also, as I mentioned, some injuries kept me from exercising as well. Finally, ask yourself what you want to do differently starting with this quarter. My injury made me realize that a proper warmup is always necessary, as well as some basic strength training. I want to commit to doing some kind of exercise at least every other day. This includes walking 10,000 steps, playing tennis, doing planks, or a bike ride on my stationary bike. My posture hasn’t been great either, so I’ll be doing some back exercises to help me be more upright throughout the day. Finally, I want to keep up with my diet/and how I eat. I have all the ingredients for my protein shakes, and I recently got some supplements that I think will be helpful as well. There are more things I’ll be changing and tweaking, but this hopefully gives you a good start to the process. Remember, there are no right or wrong answers, it’s just what is right for you, right now. I’d love to hear from you. How’s your year been so far? Would you like some support? Please feel free to reach out. Here’s to an even better second quarter. Kevin Koo is a professional coach who specializes in personal, business, and leadership development. Contact him at kevinkoocoaching@gmail.com
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Letters: Meanwhile... continued from page 11 Meanwhile, the trend of autocratic rulers bullying other countries and ethnic groups into submission is a threat to us all. It’s also not a foreign problem, for it’s written into our own history as well. See The 1619 Project or An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States or read up on Hawaii’s last monarch, Queen Lili uokalani. So, meanwhile, as millions of refugees are displaced from their homes and seek some kind of peace, we exist in the balmy town of Castro Valley attending to or ignoring our liberal guilt. It’s not enough that we voice our grievances towards Russia, or send pocket change to Ukrainian refugees. These are important, yes, but let’s start to pay attention to the patterns happening all over the globe and stop pretending like the last eight years of war in Yemen hasn’t been just as horrific as the two-month atrocity in Ukraine. One thing we can do is contact your elected officials. Demand that the U.S. government stop being complicit in the suffering of our brothers and sisters, and more specifically to stop funding the nationstates perpetrating war crimes in Yemen by supporting Representatives Jayapal and DeFazio when they introduce a new bill to end U.S. involvement in Saudi Arabia’s military campaign. Ask them for immigration reform to speed up the refugee and asylum processes for Tigrayans, Yemenis, and Central Americans before it’s too late. Meanwhile, as we pray for the life and liberty of Ukrainians, we cannot forget these other human rights violations are still happening in other countries, or be complicit in giving special privileges to White refugees over Black and Brown refugees and asylum seekers. –By Monique Yoo Gomes, MSW candidate at the University of California, Berkeley
Smash & Grab: Watch Out! Early Friday morning, April 22nd, my niece was on her way to work. She’s a 2nd grade teacher & was taking her students on a field trip to the zoo that day. She had pre-ordered a coffee from the Starbucks on the corner of Lake Chabot Rd & Castro Valley Blvd. and dashed in to pick it up. This process took less than 60 seconds, but sadly was enough time for someone to smash her car window and grab her book bag. There was glass all over and the theft of her wallet, phone, school supplies, keys, etc. made an already stressful day even more so. I’m writing to give a ‘heads up’ to anyone running errands (ATM, post office, coffee shop, etc.) no matter how quick, do not leave anything visible in your car. I have lived in Castro Valley all my life and think of it as a safe place, but crime is here too. Always putting valuables out of sight might help you avoid what my niece had to deal with. –Gail Swartzendruber, Castro Valley
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