April 5, 2023

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Lake Chabot Road Slated to Reopen Soon

By Mike McGuire CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

Castro Valley’s end of Lake Chabot Road will be reopening soon, but the San Leandro side will remain closed for much longer, county officials said at a March 30 forum on flood control

Alameda County Public Works Agency Director Daniel Woldesenbet reported that Alameda County’s part of the road could be back in service as early as this Friday.

More than 100 people attended the forum at the San Leandro main library, called by District 3 county Supervisor Lena Tam.

“The question should be not when do we start repairs, it’s when do we finish,” Woldesenbet said in response to a written question from the audience.

Eden Bicycles to Close

By Michael Singer CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

For the last 20 years, Chris Padavana has owned and managed Eden Bicycles and grown the business to become the go-to place to gear up before exploring the streets and hills of Castro Valley and beyond on two wheels.

But last month, he sold the business and is handing over the handlebars to a new owner. Starting next week, he says he’ll prepare for the next chapter in his life and move the family to Nevada City, California, which is 155 miles northeast of Castro Valley, about an hour’s drive from Sacramento.

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Asked how much repairs to the road would cost, he said around $410,000, a figure relatively low for a major road repair.

The county portion runs from Fairmont Avenue in Castro Valley to near Astor Drive in San Leandro, by the Bay-O-Vista Swim & Tennis Club.

The city part of Lake Chabot Road, from Astor Drive to Estudillo Avenue, had more extensive damage, and the hillsides above the road need to be stabilized. According to San Leandro Mayor Juan Gonzales and city Principal Engineer Sheila Marquises, this will take months more.

Other repair work after the recent storms will also take considerably longer, people at the forum found out. That’s especially true of Redwood Road above the Redwood Canyon Golf Course, Woldesenbet said.

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Sheriff’s Survey Seeks Community Feedback

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By Michael Singer CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

Newly elected Alameda County Sheriff Yesina Sanchez has launched an online survey she hopes can lend insight on how to better serve and strengthen the Sheriff’s Office’s relationship with the community.

The 16-question survey is open to anyone who lives, works, or is a parent or guardian of a child at a school in an

unincorporated area or one that the Sheriff’s Office serves. That includes Ashland, Cherryland, Castro Valley, Fairview, San Lorenzo, Sunol, Hayward Acres, north Livermore, and the City of Dublin.

The community survey is currently open, and responses will be recorded until Friday, April 7.

While on the campaign trail, Sheriff Sanchez promised to focus on community collaboration, compassionate

leadership, equitable practices, and community safety.

During the election, she outlined several priorities she believes will positively impact the citizens of Alameda County and Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) employees. Those priorities are Agency Health, Reentry and Rehabilitation, Accountability and Transparency, Community Engagement, and Racial Justice in Law Enforcement.

“To improve how our em-

ployees interact with community members in all areas of the county, we must hear what they have to say about the services we are providing and the services we lack to identify what works well and where we can improve.” ACSO Lieutenant Tya Modeste told the Forum. “Providing community members an opportunity to be heard is a crucial step in rebuilding trust and mutual respect within the communities we serve.”

see SURVEY on page 4

Yesina Sanchez, Alameda County Sheriff

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Gearing up for a new chapter in their lives, Eden Bicycles owner Chris Padavana and his family are grateful for the support of the Castro Valley community.

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CVEA Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Mixer at Local School

The Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce enjoys highlighting its members by sponsoring mixers at their facilities. For March, the Chamber visited Woodroe Woods School in San Leandro.

“Woodroe Woods serves students and families throughout the East Bay,” said Todd Anglin, president of the Chamber. “They are a long-time annual sponsor of the chamber, and we are very happy to visit them.”

Woodroe Woods School is a longtime educational staple of the community. This non-profit school uses a whole-child approach to educate students in preschool through the 5th grade.

They focus on building self-confidence and respect for one-self and others within their community and thus instill a love of learning in a nurturing, stimulating, and creative environment. Woodroe Woods believes in the acceptance

of all children, embracing each child’s differences, and encouraging them to learn and develop in their own way and at their own pace, all while challenging them to go beyond their successes.

To join the Chamber or to participate in their future mixers, please check out their website: edenareachamber. com. To learn more about Woodroe Woods School, please visit their website at: www. woodroewoods.org

CVEA Chamber of Commerce’s Student Citizens of Year Awards

By Michael Singer CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

The Castro Valley and Eden Area Chamber of Commerce is set to recognize outstanding local students at the Student Citizens of the Year event on April 13.

The award lets each school pick a Student Citizen who demonstrates qualities in two categories: School and Community. The event will be

the first time since 2019 that students will be in person to receive their awards. The 2020 event was canceled due to COVID.

“The students chosen for this award should show self-discipline, leadership, cooperation and servanthood, scholastic effort, community and home responsibility, and possibly community service and work experience,” said Chamber Executive Director Gary Slate.

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

All the public schools from Castro Valley participate in the decision process Parochial schools like Our Lady of Grace and Redwood Christian participate as well. Committees are limited to choosing only one student from their school. No ties are allowed.

More than 150 people are expected to attend, including leaders from each school.

Alameda County Office of Education Trustee Aisha Knowles, who oversees the unincorporated communities, will be the keynote speaker at the event.

The event will be held at the Redwood Canyon Golf Course and Event Center between 12 noon and 2 p.m.

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Caught with Drugs

Monday, April 3: at 3:21 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 50-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl drugs as well as illegal drug paraphernalia. The man was hanging outside a convenience store on Redwood Road near Grove Way when deputies stopped him for questioning and discovered his stash. The man was taken into custody.

Stolen Property

Sunday, April 2: at 6:09 p.m., a 29-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen property and drug paraphernalia. Deputies caught up with the man outside a fast-food restaurant on Redwood Road near Redwood Court. The man was taken into custody.

Spousal Assault

Sunday, April 2: at 4:26 p.m., a 911 call about a loud and aggressive-sounding argument sent deputies to a business on the Boulevard near Baker Road. There, they arrested a 35-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of spousal assault and violating the terms of a restraining order. Deputies took the man into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.

Elder Abuse

Saturday, April 1: at 10:24 p.m., deputies served a warrant for a 43-year-old man from Castro Valley on a series of charges related to elder abuse, attempted fraud of a senior citizen, drunk driving charges, and drug-related offenses. The man was at a home on Capricorn Court near Lamson Road when deputies served the warrant. The man has been previously convicted on more than eight counts of violating the terms of a court-ordered restraining order. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail.

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RCHS Students Spend Ten Days Serving Navajo Nation

The Redwood Christian High School Missions Team recently returned from a tenday service trip to the Navajo Nation in Window Rock, Arizona. The team partnered with Across Nations to serve wherever needed, including the construction of a new radio building, volunteering at Hilltop Christian Schools through tutoring and engaging with students, and helping the full time staff as needed.

The Mission Trip is an essential part of a class at Redwood Christian High School that gives students the opportunity to put their Faith into action and demonstrate what they have learned tangibly. Students learn to keep their “eyes up” to see and do whatever is needed. Students also learn that this can be done wherever they are in their school, their church or their local community.

“It’s been a privilege and an honor to lead this team of students who embody the adage of ‘all in servanthood.’. As they serve in the Navajo Nation, it has been amazing to see God move in their hearts

and the hearts of others,” stated Dr. Evan Barnhart, Missions Team Lead.

Missions Team chaperones for the trip were Team Leader Evan Barnhart, Alumna Mom Debra Ceremony, RCS Teacher and Coach Greg Hinton, Alumni Parents Mike and Robin Spade, and RCS Art Teacher Carley Platt.

Dr. Al Hearne, Superintendent of Redwood Christian Schools, organized the first mission trip in November 2006, when he was a Teacher and Missions Team Lead. The first six mission trips were to Guatemala (2006-2011) followed by the Dominican

Republic (2012), and since 2013, the Navajo Nation, traveling each school year since the 2006-07 school year, with the exception of 2019-20 and 2020-21 due to Covid.

Dr. Hearne fondly remembers those early years and the impact serving others had on his students, “the goal of the missions team has always been to engage students in ministry, allowing them to do the ministry God had placed before them. Each year, I continue to be amazed at how our students rise to the challenge, going above and beyond, using their gifts, talents, and abilities to glorify God.”

Mission Team Students (L-R): Jonathan Murray, David Barquero, Cristiana Ramos, Lily Enos, Savannah Mora, Katrina Davis, Craig Yanagihara, Ethan Neal, Omera Hooker, Reece Gallarzan, Hannah John, Tori Hopken, Sarah Yeh, Andrew Niiya, Agape Tesfamichael, Nathanael Butler, Abby Hague and Julianna Loux.

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MARCHING FOR QUEER YOUTH: About 30 students from Castro Valley High School and their supporters marched from the campus to the intersection of Redwood Road and Castro Valley Boulevard (also known as the Peace Corner) to show support and solidarity for queer and transgender youth across the country. The “March for Queer and Trans Youth Autonomy” on March 30 was one of the hundreds organized nationwide. More at: mycvforum.com

Survey: Feedback

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The feedback—positive or negative—helps Sheriff Sanchez, her office, and staff understand how to better serve and strengthen their relationship with the diverse communities of Alameda County, Modeste added.

“Your voice can influence change,” the Survey introduction reads. “By answering the survey, your voice can help shape the future direction of the Sheriff’s Office.”

The survey takes about 5 to 10 minutes to fill out. The first six questions are broken down into multiple parts. Several of the questions ask if the respondent feels safe in their community, how they feel about deputies and the Sheriff’s Office in general, whether they know how to contact law enforcement.

A few questions with opportunities to add comments ask about respondents’ experiences with the Sheriff’s Office. Options include a range of interactions, from simply dialing 911 to encountering a deputy on the bus or at the Oakland Airport to being jailed or having someone close to you spend time at Santa Rita Jail.

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Friday, April 7 & Saturday, April 8

Easter Musical at Redwood Chapel

Have you ever wondered what being a Christian is really about? You can find out this Friday, April 7, or Saturday, April 8, at Redwood Chapel (19300 Redwood road in Castro Valley). The musical drama begins at 7 pm but there is an interactive walk-through that starts at 6 pm.

Saturday, April 8

78th Annual Egg Hunt and Bonnet Parade

The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District invites the community to the 78th Annual Egg Hunt and Bonnet Parade. This annual spring tradition for H.A.R.D. will take place at Kennedy Park (19501 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward) this Saturday, April 8. The annual event will start with the Egg Hunt for children (1 to 9 year-old). The hunt starts at 10 am sharp. The Bonnet Parade, led by the Bunny, will begin after the Egg Hunt. The Bonnet Parade registration will begin at 9 am. Bonnet Parade participants must be 6 years and under and all bonnets must be homemade and be worn by the participants during the parade to qualify.

Saturday, April 8

Free Afternoon of Poetry & Jazz

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a live and free event with Hayward poets and musicians. Featuring: Hayward Poet Laureate Bruce Roberts, Hayward Youth Poet Laureate Germani Latchison, Pat Doyne and Vecepia Robinson plus The Cal State East Bay Jazz Combo directed by James Happ. This Saturday at 3 pm at Hayward Public Library (Fremont Bank Foundation Room, 2nd Floor) 888 C Street, Hayward. For more info, call (510) 293-7173.

• April 11th - Operations and Engineering (O&E) Building Project Neighborhood Meeting.

• April 12th - Wastewater Committee Meeting.

• April 13th - Business Services Committee Meeting.

• April 18th - Special Board Meeting.

• April 22nd - CVSan Earth Day Clean -Up; visit cvsan.org/ED

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• April 22nd - CVSan Recycles Day Event; visit cvsan.org/ RecyclesDay

• April 26th - Adminstrative Professionals Day.

• May 2nd - Regular Board Meeting.

Please note the above event schedule is subject to change. All CVSan Board and Committee meetings are open to the public. For complete meeting details and additional information about CVSan’s services, programs, and events, please visit cvsan.org

An additional series of questions ask the respondent to rate what role the Sheriff’s Office should take in the community. The questionnaire wants to know if residents want more or less involvement in areas such as neighborhood watch groups, the Deputy Sheriff’s Activity League, and a presence in schools or community centers. It also asks if the Sheriff’s Office should be responding to mental health crises, issues of homelessness, and human trafficking.

The last few questions ask for some demographic information, including age, race, sex, and ZIP Code but do not ask for names or other contact information. You may skip any question you do not wish to answer.

The survey can be accessed by visiting the website: tinyurl. com/acsheriffsurvey2023

Monday, April 10

Job Lab at Castro Valley Library

Beginning Monday, April 10, the Castro Valley Library is re-opening its popular Job Lab offering one-on-one help for jobseekers. Job Lab will be open every Monday from 12 to 2 pm. Job Lab provides a quiet space for job seekers to use the library’s laptops to work on employment-related tasks. Internet access is available as well as Microsoft Office 2016. Job Lab resources available on a walk-in basis.

Wednesday, April 12

Help Improve Local Transportation Castro Valley Matters, along with BikewalkCV, is participating in a focus group to assist the Alameda County Transportation Commission in their I-580 Transit and Multimodal Strategy, which seeks to improve transportation along I-580 freeway from the Bay Bridge through the Altamont Pass. Come attend the event next Wednesday, April 12, from 3 to 7 pm at the Downtown San Leandro Farmers’ Market (300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro) to help us explore ways to expand transportation options, improve safety and access, and reduce air pollution in nearby communities.

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Get More Out Of Your Workouts

By Mitch Rothbardt SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

What’s the one thing you can do to get a better workout? More squats? Pushups? The thigh innie-outie machine? It’s hard to give people absolute answers to questions like this, but there is one thing everyone can do, no matter what, to get more out of their workouts: ENGAGE!

So many people just go through the motions. A workout isn’t a race to see who can get done the fastest! It’s supposed to be when you get better. When you improve your movement, conditioning, and strength. The old saying is “Practice Makes Perfect,” but what if you’re practicing it wrong?

Here are 3 ways you can engage in getting more out of your workouts.

1. Shoulder position. By far, the winner of the “Most Used Cue At My Gym” award is “Relax Your Shoulders.” Doesn’t that feel better? Don’t you feel stressed and annoyed when your shoulders are up by your ears? Engage! Take your time - feel each rep and ensure things are where they should be. And more importantly, take this outside the gym! If you get it right for your 3 sets of 10 in the gym but get it wrong for your 1 million sets of 1 million outside?

2. Stand tall. This goes along with number 1, but so many people just don’t stand up! That hunched position finds its way into everything we do, and it’s not good!

3. Hip movement. Stand with your back to a wall. Take a step forward. Now push your butt back to the wall. Did you fall back into the wall? Are your knees bent more than a few degrees? If you answered

The hit film “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” is the featured attraction during Family Movie Night from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 8 at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley. This is a great way to spend an evening outdoors with your kids.

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 8 in the Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove in Alameda.

The program is free and registration is not needed. It repeats at the same time on Sunday, April 9. The visitor center is at 1252 McKay Avenue off Alameda’s Central Avenue. For information, call 510-544-3187.

the sack course, then join the search for the giant egg.

Ardenwood is located at 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, just north of Highway 84. The park’s admission fees apply. Parking is free. For more infor-

mation, call 510-544-2797. For full information, visit www.ebparks.org/things-to-do. And before you visit a Regional Park, be sure to check “alerts and closures” in case storm damage or other factors.

yes to either of those questions, you must work on your Hip Hinge to protect your back and knees.

When you have a good hip hinge, it means that you’re moving your hips smoothly and keeping your back and core stable and engaged. These are good things. Especially if you have back pain. It’s not uncommon for people to be able to move only 2-3 inches or even less at first, but with practice, they can usually get a pretty good range of motion within a few weeks. I find that when clients get this along with their shoulder position, so many good things happen.

Overall, engaging in what you’re doing may not be easy, but it’s worth it and will get easier as you go.

Mitch Rothbardt is the owner and head trainer at Castro Valley Fitness. Email: Mitch@ castrovalleyfitness.com

Registration is not required, and the program is free of charge. Arrive early to get a good seat on the lawn next to the Lake Chabot Marina. Bring a flashlight, wear warm clothes, and have a blanket or chairs for sitting. No pets, please; rain cancels the show.

Nature Walk

Observing seasonal changes in the Delta environment will be the goal of a walk with naturalist Aki McKinzie from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 8 at Big Break Regional Shoreline in Oakley. The program repeats at the same time on Sunday, April 9, with naturalist Miriam Klingler.

The program is free, and registration is not needed. Big Break is at 69 Big Break Road off Oakley’s Main Street. Meet at the park’s visitor center. For info, call 510-544-3050.

Eggs-traordinary Animals

Lots of different animals lay eggs. Find out more during Family Nature Fun Hour, a naturalist-led program from

Celebrate Springtime

With Nature’s Colors

Some animals use color to thrive in the springtime. So nature’s colors are the focus of a program from 10 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 9 at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont, with naturalist Maeron Yeshiwas.

Participants can create their own colorful, nature-inspired painting. All ages are welcome; parent participation is required.

The program is free and registration is not required. Meet at the park’s visitor center. Coyote Hills is at the end of Patterson Ranch Road off Paseo Padre Parkway. There’s a parking fee of $5 per vehicle. For info, call 510-544 3220.

Easter Sunday at the Farm

A variety of activities are planned during “Easter Sunday at the Farm,” from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 9 at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont.

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Senior Q&A: A Graduate Gift That Marks Adult Life, Career

QOur grandson will be graduating from college soon, and we would like to get him a gift which recognizes the beginning of his adult life and career. We thought that something of a “legal” nature might be worthwhile, and wondered if you have any ideas?

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

AGreat thought and indeed I do. Why not arrange through your attorney to provide him with a basic estate planning package, which would include an Advance Health Care Directive, a Durable Power Of Attorney and a simple Will. The message, of course, is that he has now formally entered the world of adulthood and needs to take prudent steps to protect himself and his loved ones from the unexpected. He would also learn that these essential “life planning documents” need to be kept up-to-date as circumstances change, e.g. when he marries, has a child, purchases a home or acquires wealth. Understandably, his focus will most likely be upon other things, such as deciding where he will live, beginning a new career, and perhaps finding a life partner. But your thoughtfulness can also teach him that

these new adventures come with a certain responsibility. What if, for example, he were in an accident

or suffered serious illness and became unable to manage his own affairs or direct his medical treatment. This happens!

In our own family, while our son was away at college, he suddenly had to undergo emergency surgery. I can assure you it was quite unsettling to have to scurry around to prepare and arrange the remote signing of an Advance Health Care Directive while, at the same time, make emergency travel plans to be with him. Fortunately, everything turned out fine, but one never knows. While your grandson’s own parents may feel that, should anything happen, they can always make decisions for him, they may be surprised to learn that the law does not agree. Once he turns 18, he becomes an adult in the eyes of the law, and his parents no longer have the legal right to make decisions for him or direct his medical care. Instead, if suitable legal documents were not in place, they could only acquire that legal authority through a court ordered conservatorship, a public, time-consuming and expensive legal proceeding.

Your grandson need not worry that his designated Agents will take over management of his life.

The Advance Health Care Directive and the Durable Power Of Attorney can be “springing powers”. This means that they would only “spring to life” and become operational when– and if– he became incapacitated and could not make those decisions for himself.

Also, he need not feel obliged to name his parents as his agents. Instead, he could name whomever he wishes, such as a sibling or even a very good friend to serve as his agent or successor agent.

One of the other benefits of this gift would be his introduction to a professional with whom he might build a relationship, and who might be able to assist him over the years as he matures.

You might also consider introducing him to your banker or stockbroker, help him establish a contributory IRA and discover the wonders of compound interest. Indeed, you might be able to show him how – with regular contributions –he could be a millionaire by the time he is your age.

Gene L. Osofsky is an East Bay Attorney. For more senior articles visit his website at: www.LawyerForSeniors.com

Reopen: Lake Chabot Road Repairs

continued from front page A Street and Eden Canyon Road have been reopened after repairs.

County Public Works is contracted to manage the Alameda County Flood Control & Water Conservation District, making Woldesenbet also the county’s chief flood control official.

The collapsed wall along the Estudillo Canal, running alongside Crosby Street through San Leandro’s Washington Manor neighborhood, will not be fixed quickly, Woldesenbet said. The problem there are that bids for the repair

work ran millions of dollars more than expected, he said, and grants are being pursued to cover the extra cost.

Repairs are still being planned for the collapsed Haas Avenue footbridge near Bancroft Middle School in San Leandro, used by many residents and students at the school.

Repairing damage along San Leandro Creek is being left mostly up to individual property owners, with little help in most cases coming from the county or its flood-control agency, according to Woldesenbet.

Most public commenters at the forum called for quicker repairs to the Estudillo Canal,

with a few lambasting the county for not having strengthened its walls long before the recent storms.

Woldesenbet said residents along the creeks could take some steps to reduce future damage to the creek’s banks and their property. He suggested removing unpermitted structures and moving any new or existing structures at least four feet back from the bank. Trees within four feet of the bank should also be removed, he said. These could easily topple into the creek in future storms.

“And they’d take some of your property with them,” he said.

Officials at the March 30 forum included, from left, San Leandro Chief Building Official Michael Jeffery, San Leandro Principal Engineer Sheila Marquises, FEMA hazardous materials specialist Frank Lemus, FEMA flood insurance specialist Ronald Sistrunk, Supervisor Lena Tam, Alameda County flood control and public works director Daniel Woldesenbet and San Leandro Mayor Juan Gonzalez.

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FROM THE BOULEVARD

Reflecting on CV and DC

By Thomas Lorentzen SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

This article is being written from my room in an historic inn on Embassy Row in Washington, D.C. It is for my column in the CV Forum. My purpose of being here is not about politics. It is about art. An artist friend has an exhibit taking place here. I am here to help. While here, I am also visiting with colleagues from when I lived here long ago. As I do, I reflect on CV and DC.

During the many years when I lived away from Castro Valley, I found that there was a convenient way to catch up on happenings in CV and to get a feel for the pulse of the town. It was to get a newspaper on a Sunday morning and go to Rudy’s Donut Shop. The best time was mid-morning. I would relax, read, and observe. Faces expressed moods. Conversations expressed attitudes. Families came after church services. It was a place to go to listen, watch, and learn. The coffee and muffin added value, as did the character of the family-run business.

In Washington, D.C., there is a location I go to have a

similar experience. Although I have friends on Capitol Hill and in

and around the White House, I go elsewhere to get a “feel” for the town’s happenings and mood. It is Martin’s Tavern in Georgetown, which opened in 1933 and is the oldest family-run restaurant in town. It is rich in history and character. It has never attempted to become something other than what it is – a local joint. Past patrons have included individuals like JFK and Richard Nixon. Lobbyists go there as do local characters from the neighborhood. Like Rudy’s, it is a place to take the pulse of the town and feel its mood. Although I can visit with friends from the FBI and CIA, I can often learn more at Martin’s and have a good time as well.

These experiences are shared, for although I learn much from academic institutions and erudite books, magazines, and newspapers, a lot of the most important things I learn come from informal activities. This includes going to places and being with people that are underestimated

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in terms of importance and significance. Although I listen to people from places like Stanford, Harvard, San Francisco, and New York, it is amazing how much can be learned at places like Rudy’s Donut Shop and Martin’s Tavern. The same with local Moose Lodges.

A lesson learned long ago was to not limit one’s learning to places and people at the high end of things, it is to learn from places and people from all levels of life. This approach is not taken for egalitarian reasons, it is because of realizing that nuggets of gold are often discovered in obscure creeks and streams. The same with the aforementioned places. Lifetime learning is not only important in our lives, so is digging in the dirt and working in the garden.

As this column appears I will have spent an evening or two at Martin’s Tavern. When I return to Castro Valley it will be time to go to Rudy’s to learn from the people of our town and our lives being led here. With that, people at the FBI, CIA, and NSA do their thing and I do mine. I think mine is more interesting and perhaps more informative. I also have a better time.

Reports: Assaulted Family Member

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Drunk and Disorderly

Friday, March 31: at 9:18 a.m., a 29-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication and resisting arrest. Deputies caught up with the man in front of a business on Wilbeam Avenue near Castro Valley Boulevard, where they smelled alcohol on his breath. The man failed his field sobriety test but became confrontational. Deputies took him into custody.

Street Fighting Woman

Thursday, March 30: at 12:07 p.m., deputies responded to a report of an altercation on Stanton Avenue near Somerset Avenue. A 35-year-old woman from Castro Valley fitting the

description was arrested on suspicion of assault and battery and resisting arrest. Deputies took the woman into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.

Stolen Property

Wednesday, March 29: at 12:09 p.m., a 41-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen property. Deputies stopped the man for questioning outside a fast-food restaurant on Castro Valley Boulevard near Yeandle Avenue. The man was taken into custody.

Assaulted Family Member

Wednesday, March 29: at 3:08 a.m., a 19-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on

suspicion of assault on a family member. Deputies responded to a report of an altercation at a home on Judy Street near Audrey Drive. The man was handcuffed and taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.

FILE NO. 593663

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code

Sections 17900-17930

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

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

Expires FEB 20, 2028

APR 05, 13, 20, 27, 2023 0705-SLT

FILED MAR 22, 2023

MELISSA WILK County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930

The name of the business(es):

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

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

Expires MAR 21, 2028

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

Obituaries

Parolee

Goes Back to Jail

Tuesday, March 28: at 8:54 a.m., deputies arrested a 37-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of violating a court-issued restraining order and the terms of his parole. The man was found within 100 feet of a business on Redwood Road near Grove Way. Deputies served the warrant and took the man to Santa Rita Jail.

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE

NO.

195 AN ORDINACE OF THE CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHING RATES FOR SEWER SERVICE CHARGES

A public hearing will be held on May 15, 2023 by the Castro Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 195, which will amend Castro Valley Sanitary District Code Article IV, Section 4403, Regulation of Sewer Service Charges Administrative Provisions – Schedule of Charges.

The proposed Ordinance will amend the schedule of charges for the classifications of use for the next two fiscal years (FY), FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25, effective on July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024.

The adjustments to sewer service charges are for all classifications of use, including residential and non-residential categories. The average adjustment is 7% per year for residential and non-residential categories.

The Castro Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors voted on March 21, 2023 at the Castro Valley Sanitary District Regular Board meeting to approve the proposed Ordinance and set the public hearing as follows: Akagi – Yes; (Dooman) Woerz – Yes; Johnson – Yes; McGowan – Yes; Sadoff – Yes.

The above summary constitutes the major highlights of Ordinance No. 195. A reading of the entire proposed Ordinance may be necessary to obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance. The full text of the proposed Ordinance is available at www.cvsan.org, upon request via email at contact@cvsan.org, or by calling 510-537-0757.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Castro Valley Sanitary District intends to conduct a public hearing to discuss the proposed two-year Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25’s operation and maintenance of the Sanitary District. An annual adjustment to the current residential, commercial, and institutional rates is proposed due to numerous factors including: an increase in the cost of goods and services essential to business operations; to provide continued fiscal sustainability; and, anticipated capital improvement projects for long-term reliability of the sanitary sewer system.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Monday, the 15th day of May 2023, at the hour of 6:30 p.m., via teleconference or in-person at the District Office, 21040 Marshall Street, Castro Valley, said Board will hold a public hearing to hear and consider all comments, protests, and objections to said proposed budget and fee increases. Written protests against the proposed rate increases may be mailed or delivered to Castro Valley Sanitary District, 21040 Marshall Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546. All protests must be received prior to the close of the public hearing and must identify the owner(s) of the property or properties.

Dated: March 21, 2023

Roland P. Williams, Jr. General Manager Castro Valley Sanitary District

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Eden: Last Day April 8

continued from front page “COVID was good for our business because of the demand for bikes and outdoor activities,” Padavana told the Forum. “Our volume grew, but it was taxing. I’m so grateful to the community for supporting us all these years. I’m looking forward to getting out and riding more myself… April 8 will be our last day as Eden Bicycles. After that, it will become Trek of Castro Valley.”

Cody Kirkland, Kyle Narahara

Two Castro Valley athletes factored into the outcome of the Oakland City Disc Golf Championships held over two days (March 25-26) at Lake Chabot Golf Course.

Cody Kirkland finished at 25-under par, completing his round with three birdies and an eagle over his last four holes to take second place by one stroke behind Alex Lyon of Orangevale, CA. Kirkland, who has been playing disc golf as a professional for the past two years and is sponsored by Innova Champion Discs, shot rounds of 9-under, 8-under, and 9-under par over his three rounds.

Kyle Narahara, competing in the amateur division, finished at 9-under par and won by one stroke over Andrew Riggs of Oakland. Narahara, who recently started playing disc golf after finishing his baseball career at Cal State Monterey Bay, shot rounds of 2-under, 1-under, and 3-under par over his three rounds.

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Late last year, Padavana was approached by Trek Bicycles, a Fortune 500 company with 400 privately owned stores and 1,700 retailers in the US. The company was impressed with the business opportunity in Castro Valley, and Padavana felt Trek was the best choice to protect his investment in the community.

“It’s hard enough to make your own decision in life, but when it is a decision that impacts my staff, it weighs heavy on me, and I wanted to make sure they would be OK,” Padavana said.

In addition to better salaries and benefits, the staff staying in Castro Valley can move around in the company. The new store will continue to offer all the services that Eden Bicycles currently offers, except for honoring non-Trek bike warranties.

Padavana said Trek was also very interested in maintaining the store’s interaction with the community. This includes supporting AIDS/LifeCycle Rides, the community bicycle coalition Bike East Bay, and the Cinderella Classic, a group of about 60 women of all ages who ride through the Tri-Valley.

“We passed along our contacts and information about all the activities we participate in the community to Trek, and they said they wanted that as well. They want to be in the community,” Padavana said.

Padavana started working in the store when he was 17 and then off and on until he was

After several hours of fishing, patience paid off for brothers Evan and Jordan Linney of Castro Valley. They caught this one pound rainbow trout with Evan on the rod and Jordan on the net at San Pablo Reservoir. Have a ‘Great Catch’ that you’d like to share with the community? Please email photo and information to: filesforforum@gmail.com

about 30. He bought the business in 2002 with a $20,000 loan from a friend. The shop moved to its current location in 2007 after they had outgrown the space now occupied by Aran’s Art Studio. Recently, Eden Bicycles expanded its floor space next to the 88 Bao Bao restaurant.

Over the next two decades, Padavana and Eden Bikes taught countless numbers of kids and adults how to ride. He says the highlights of his experience were selling three bikes to comedian Robin Williams and an actor from the Fast and Furious cast. But Padavana says he considers the most fulfilling part of his job is to get people excited about bicycles.

“Just the other day, a guy

came in and told us that he grew up coming to this store, and now he’s bringing his kid in to get a bike. I love seeing the new generations coming through the store,” Padavana said.

And that passion for new bike riders doesn’t seem to be waning anytime soon. Electric bikes and commuter bikes continue to fly off the shelves alongside traditional mountain bikes and racers, Padavana said.

“I love watching people get excited about bikes as much as I do,” Padavana said. “I love sharing that experience of a new bike and getting out in your area that you didn’t recognize before because you are going at a slower pace than you can in your car.”

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PHOTOS BY DARRELL LAVIN

Cody Kirkland

Kyle Narahara