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‘HIKE WITH YOUR REP’
General Plan: A Review
Locals Hike The Lake for Town Hall
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On Monday, the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) heard a report about the progress on its longrange, big-picture General Plan, the document that will guide Castro Valley’s future on a large scale. As for specifics, stay tuned. Alameda County staff said that the various elements of the area-specific General Plan will continue to come before the MAC over the next several months before the document is finalized. State law requires that each city and county in California have a comprehensive General Plan, a local policy document that guides growth on the physical, economic, and environmental level. The County’s general Plan (which has been adopted by the Board of Supervisors) contains within it three Area Plans. The Castro Valley General Plan, the Eden Area General Plan, and the East County General Plan Each Plan serves as a “roadmap” for future development by assessing current see MAC on page 10
A group of about 60 people from Castro Valley and surrounding cities walked along Lake Chabot this past Saturday to hear from their congressman—U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell—and how he is working on their issues and concerns back in Washington DC. It was the sixth time Swalwell (Calif. District 15) invited the community to his “Hike with Your Rep.” event. “I love coming to Castro Valley because I want to hear directly from the community about how they are doing and what is on their mind,” said Swalwell. “Each year I choose Lake Chabot as the venue because of the work the community has done to open up land to the public.” After a 30-minute trek, the crowd settled in for a discussion near Coot Landing where the park district stocks the lake with trout and catfish. “We’re very grateful over the years for all the work we’ve done with Congressman Swalwell,” said East Bay Regional Park District Board President Colin Coffey. “Each time we purchase new land to transform into park space, he has been right there to fight for us.” After an acknowledgment of the land trust of the indigenous tribes who historically lived in the area, Swalwell used the town hall and open-air discussion to cover issues including the economy, community safety, and immigration, as well as the upcoming elections in November. “I believe that this [Midterm election in November] is not just to register to vote and go see HIKE on page 5
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THE BUCK STOPS HERE?: A young contestant participates in the 59th Annual Rowell Ranch Junior Rodeo this past weekend in Castro Valley. The family-friendly event featured riding and roping horses and steers for ages under 18. Organizers are now focused on continuing the tradition. A proposed ordinance before the Alameda County Board of Supervisors threatens rodeo activities in Castro Valley, Pleasanton, and Livermore. Proponents of the ordinance are asking for a ban on wild cow milking and the use of bucking straps, spurs, and non-release ropes. On Tuesday, Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley removed the item from the Board’s agenda to allow the public agreater opportunity to provide feedback. The matter is expected to come up next month.
School’s Back, Drive Safely, Officials Caution driving, especially around schools. “When school opens The new school year began everything changes,” says Gary Howard, Castro Valley school yesterday for Castro Valley and in Hayward, San Leandro, board member and board member of the Chamber. “New and San Lorenzo next week. So, law enforcement and local schedules and traffic patterns, businesses are joining school young students are excited to officials in urging everyone to see classmates, and parents are trying to get to work. We need exercise extreme care when By Michael Singer
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to be extra careful.” The Chamber and Rotary Club offer this advice: Slow down, eliminate distractions, and watch carefully for students walking and riding bikes. Children on bicycles can be unpredictable. Everyone is trying to learn a new routine. Remember to stop for school buses with their red
lights flashing. The areas near schools are particularly busy. Law enforcement could not agree more, says Alameda County Sheriff Lieutenant Ray Kelly. The first few weeks of school drop-offs are the most hectic, especially with new parents and students arriving on campus. “If you’re not familiar with
your school drop-off zones take a trip by the campus before school starts,” Lt. Kelly told the Forum. “We will have deputies around the campuses to support traffic safety. Be mindful that it may be hard to see a smaller student walking to school. We would also remind parents to preach the fundaments of pesee SCHOOL on page 3
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Film and television audiences will recognize Burnham’s voice as the Prince in the animated film The King and I and can be heard on the soundtracks to Gepetto, Home on the Range, and Comedy Central’s South Park. Burnham has released two solo albums, his self-titled CD One Day. He comes to Castro Valley from his most recent role as Shakespeare in Something’s Rotten in San Diego. Guest star Kelly Brandeburg was featured with the San Francisco Symphony at the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Shoreline last month. She played the iconic Miss San Francisco in the world’s longest-running musical revue Beach Blanket Babylon from 2015-2019. Other roles include Nancy in Oliver, Lucy in Jekylll & Hyde and Martha in The Secret Garden. She also enjoys cabaret and received the BroadwayWorld.com Award for Best Solo Show in the Bay Area for her creation, My Favorite Barbra: A Tribute Barbra Steisand. Kelly’s Broadway-themed album Where Dreams Are Born is available on iTunes, Amazon Music and CD Baby. See www.cvartsfoundation. org for ticketing information. Parking is free. –Terry Liebowitz
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School: Be On Lookout continued from front page destrian safety to their children. Let’s have a great and safe kickoff to the new school year.” It’s not just distracted drivers. Officials say they are also watching out for those pedestrians who are not attentive to their walking or obeying traffic laws. “It takes 100 percent of your focus and attention to operate a motor vehicle safely,” CHP Officer Daniel Jacowitz told the Forum. “Likewise, when riding a bicycle or walking to school, you share that same responsibility by having situational awareness at all times.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), A 2016 study showed the following: of 39,000 students observed by NHTSA in school zones, 1 in 4 high school students and 1 in 6 middle school students were observed to be distracted walkers. The study found that 44 percent were wearing headphones, 31 percent were texting, 18 percent were talking on the phone, and 7 percent were performing a combination of the three. Unsafe street crossing (crossing at a point other than a designated crosswalk, not observing oncoming traffic, etc.) was observed in nearly 80 percent of students. When traveling in a school zone, Motorists must expect the unexpected, Officer Jacowitz added. Children can be unpredictable and may enter your path of travel suddenly. “If you pass a school bus while its stop sign is displayed and red and yellow lights are flashing, you risk injuring a child or facing hundreds of dollars in fines,” Jacowitz said. “By always paying attention and driving for the conditions of traffic, you increase your chances of reacting appropriately to the situation and stopping safely.” The CHP says it also employs senior volunteers who conduct high visibility patrols (only) and work with local crossing guards, to bring awareness to drivers traveling in school zones.
CVEA Chamber of Commerce Names New Executive Director The Castro Valley / Eden Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors this past Saturday announced its unanimous decision to hire Gary Slate as its next Executive Director. Slate is an East Bay native and has been a business leader for 24 years. He has led seven major retail or small business chains including extensive leadership experience at RadioShack and Target Mobile-Tech where he began as a part-time sales person to serve as a Regional Manager overseeing seven states and a team of approximately 300 people. “We are very pleased to welcome Gary Slate,” said Chamber President-Elect Todd Anglin. “He has a great track
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Slate is expected to serve as a liaison with the County resources and the business community, as the Chamber rebuilds its team and further supports the community following the COVID pandemic. “I am honored and excited that I was selected as the new ED for the Chamber to help our businesses survive and thrive,” Slate said. “I can’t wait to meet each of you and bring additional business tools, Gary Slate systems, and resources to help record in multiple business your businesses excel. areas that will allow him to The Chamber has scheduled quickly connect with our its next mixer at The Cannery members and help them reach Kitchen & Tap in the Castro new levels. He’s a highly expe- Valley Marketplace on August rienced business leader enthu- 24. The Chamber is also siastic to help our businesses holding its 50th Year of Fall emerge after the pandemic.” Festival on Sept 10-11.
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Breaking and Entering Sunday, August 7: at 11:13 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 58-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of breaking and entering into a hair salon on Redwood Road near Grove Way. The man was also charged with violating a court-issued restraining order and possession of methamphetamine drugs. The man also had an outstanding warrant issued for his arrest related to a previous conviction of vandalism. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail. Two Busted for Illegal Drug Paraphernalia Sunday, August 7: at 12:47 a.m., two men with no permanent residence were arrested on suspicion of possession of illegal drug paraphernalia. Deputies stopped the pair near the intersection of Redwood Road and Grove Way. A 43-year-old and a 24-year-old were questioned when deputies discovered their stash. Deputies took the men into custody.
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Valley Plaza near Redwood Road when deputies stopped him for questioning and discovered his stash. Deputies took the man into custody. Public Intoxication Thursday, August 4: at 2:59 p.m., deputies arrested a 47-year-old CV man on suspicion of public intoxication. The man was hanging outside a grocery store on Castro Valley Boulevard near Redwood Road when deputies stopped him for questioning and smelled alcohol on his breath. The man failed his field sobriety test and was taken to a sobering center. see REPORTS on back page
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Hope Hospice has opened registration for the 2022 Hope 100 Golf Marathon—for both individuals who want to play and businesses/organizations looking to sponsor. The event returns to Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton on September 19, 2022. FH Dailey Chevrolet will again sponsor the Hole-in-One competition, which offers a prize of $75,000 to be used toward the winner’s choice of vehicle from the dealership in San Leandro.
chairperson. “Although the Hope 100 is designed to be a fun, entertaining experience for the participants, the reason we gather is to raise critical support for our programs. Our veteran players have always acknowledged that mission and have been very generous. We can’t express enough gratitude for their support.” Proceeds help support Hope Hospice’s patient-care services and grief support center, as see HOPE on page 5
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Castro Valley waitress Debra Goulet became a published author this summer, telling stories of her 30-plus years in the restaurant business. Her book, “As The Pie Bakes, A Waitress Journey in Faith” is by turns happy, sad, embarrassing and funny. Goulet is a beloved fixture at Shari’s Pies in Castro Village.
“I’ve been here 34 years, from day one, when it opened as Bakers Square,” she says. Goulet hopes the life lessons and faith in God that she shares in her stories will inspire others. The book is available from Amazon and Barnes and Noble bookstore. “For those who don’t do technology, I always have some copies of the book here at work with me too,” she adds.
Better Feet for a Better Body By Mitch Rothbardt SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
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So, in light of all this, here are four things you can do to get better feet. 1. Golf ball rollouts. Stand up in bare feet, put a golf ball on the ground, and, one foot at a time, roll the bottom of your foot around on it. Since we tend to use our feet an awful lot, the muscles in them get knotted and because of the importance of our feet, that tightness radiates through our entire body. This helps. Do this for 1-2 minutes per foot. 2. Foot circles and point flexes. Make smooth circles in each direction with your foot and then move your foot forward and backward. Be sure to only move your foot, not your leg. That can be hard at first. Do 30-40 reps in each direction on each foot. 3. Grab the floor. Stand with bare feet and think of your foot like a tripod. Heel-Big Toe-Little Toe. Now grab the
floor with that tripod and hold for 5-10 seconds. Do 2-3 sets of 10 reps. 4. More barefoot. Everyone acknowledges that a weak muscle needs to be strengthened, right? Then why don’t people don’t apply this to their feet? There’s muscles in those things... getting them stroner will help. I’m not saying to start doing barefoot laps around the track, but start to go barefoot a little more often, building up slowly, and I think your feet and the rest of your body will thank you as your balance and sense of body improves. Taking better care of your feet will pay huge dividends in how your whole body feels. You’ll feel looser, stronger, and have better balance. Let me know if you have any questions. Mitch Rothbardt is the owner and head trainer at Castro Valley Fitness. You can reach him by email with any comments or questions at: Mitch@ CastroValleyFitness.com.
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ALK N AN TALK N : More than people oined Congressman Eric Swalwell ist. 15 for his annual hike and town hall discussion at Lake Chabot.
Hike: Swalwell Town Hall Discussion continued from front page vote but to engage locally,” Swalwell told the Forum. “Go to a town hall like this one. Call or text or email your representative and tell them what you care about. Learn the issues and track the issues so that it’s not just a one-anddone win this election but it’s a journey of civics. I think it’s more fulfilling if you look at it that way.” Among his recent congressional actions, Swalwell was proud that he participated in passing the CHIPS Act ($200 million for domestic semiconductor production) and PACT Act (extend veteran’s benefits for those exposed to toxic chemicals like in burn pits). This week, Swalwell is in Washington to help sign the Inflation Reduction Act, a bill that would among other things, spend nearly $400 billion on fighting climate change, lowering prescription drug costs, and expanding the Affordable Care Act for three more years. Eloise Hamann, a Dublin resident, and self-proclaimed political junkie said she was happy to hear from Swalwell on updates such as the midterm elections and the January 6 Commission. Sara Lamnin, a Hayward resident said providing more recreational spaces in the southern areas of Swalwell’s district was important to her. “Especially, for Seniors living in South Hayward,” Lamnin told the Forum. “There are new parks being constructed, but what they could use is a Senior Center in the area.” In a round-robin session of questions from the crowd, Swalwell said he continues to
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support enforcing campaign finance reform, better collaboration with Republican representatives, and protections for LGBTQ communities. One issue that continues to flood the congressman’s mailbox is the number of requests by residents to help their loved ones emigrate or seek refuge in the United States. “Immigration issues are frustrating because of the backlog,” Swalwell said pulling a stack of letters out of his pocket. “These are personal issues that involve families. Almost every time we stopped along the trail today, someone handed me envelopes about
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their family members. That’s hard to hear but it’s our job in Washington to help. Unfortunately, the answer most times is that there is a backlog of cases, but we keep trying.” Swalwell’s current District 15 includes Castro Valley, Ashland, Cherryland, Hayward, and the Tri-Valley (Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, and San Ramon). If he wins the November election, Swalwell will change to the new District 14 after new redistricting lines take effect. Swalwell is scheduled to hold his next town hall meeting on Tuesday, August 16 in Union City at 6:30 p.m.
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continued from previous page well as a range of free educational programs for the local public including grief support services, dementia-care education, and family caregiver resources. The marathon was established in 2015 to honor the life of Piper Wagner, a beloved golf pro at Castlewood who died from lung cancer. In the spirit of Piper’s memory, the event also honors the life of the late Steve Thompson. Steve was a Bay Area native, having attended Marin Catholic High School and the University of San Francisco. He was a founding member of Jerry Thompson and Sons Painting with his father and brother, and over the years he helped guide JTS to become one of the most respected and successful painting companies in the Bay Area. Steve had a big heart and quietly led by example for the causes he cared about. He participated in the inaugural Hope 100 Golf Marathon, and Hope Hospice is grateful for his legacy in making this event what it is today. Learn more and register at Hope100GolfMarathon.com or call Marc Rovetti at (925) 829-8770. Hope Hospice is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, proudly serving the Tri-Valley and neighboring East Bay cities since 1980. Learn more about our services and community programs at www.HopeHospice.com
‘Summer Vibes’ “Summer Vibes” Art Exhibit presented by A.R.T., Inc. runs Monday, August 15 to Thursday, September 9 at the John O’Lague alleria in Hayward City Hall. The public is invited to the opening reception with refreshments Friday, August 19. In 1984, A.R.T., Inc. was founded by a group of artists at the Adobe Art allery in Castro Valley. The organization promotes art by encouraging creatives to meet and e hibit their work. The group offers free art demonstrations, community e hibits, and social events. Visit www.artinc.org for information about A.R.T., nc. and its activities. The Hayward Arts Council HAC is sponsoring the e hibit. Visit www.haywardartscouncil.org for information about more art exhibits and art education programs.
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sought to buy homes they could either flip for a profit or put into rental portfolios. There are always homeowners willing to sell to simply get out from under a property: they might be behind on their mortgage or taxes, the property might be distressed beyond their ability to repair, they may have inherited the home and wish to cash out and so on. The fundamental difference between an iBuyer and a typical investor is the price being offered. Investors, looking to make
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a decent profit, try to purchase properties substantially under current value. In many cases, they will pay closing costs to sweeten the deal. iBuyers, on the other hand, are willing to pay closer to market value and instead look to make their profit from the fees they charge to facilitate the transaction, some of which can be quite high. For some homeowners, this is an acceptable tradeoff. They can sell their home quickly without going on the market or doing any property prep or upgrades. The question is, “What constitutes fair market value?” Despite claims by iBuyer Opendoor they were buying homes at market value, they were fined $62 Million last week by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for misrepresenting home values to homeowners. The FTC case maintains that many whose homes were purchase by Opendoor discovered they could have sold their homes for more had they worked with a real estate agent and sold on the open market. Zillow, once the second largest iBuyer in the country, got out of the home buying business in 2021 after epic losses. In an ironic move, Zillow just announced a partnership with Opendoor facilitating their cash offers on the Zillow platform. While there may be benefits to iBuyer programs, they are not without their issues and, in our opinion, sellers hoping to maximize their gains are likely better off selling through the traditional model. Carl Medford is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and a licensed general contractor. This article is sponsored by the Central County Marketing Association.
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do this: remove two feet off the top and a foot and half off the sides and prune to an outside bud. These are general dimensions, as the actual amount is a judgment call on your part. An outside bud is any bud pointed away from the center of the plant. The buds are located at the base of a leaf, which is attached to the stem. These buds form the lateral branches and are where the next set of flowers will develop. Make cuts on an angle and close to a bud. Black tips develop by leaving too many stems above the bud. Roses pruned now should be in bloom for Thanksgiving. Roses produce some of their most intense colors in November and December; however, leaves may not be pristine as the cooler weather presents the right conditions for Black Spot. Mildew and Rust. It’s not recommended to spray to control these diseases after October. In January and February, roses are pruned more severely, along with removing the crossing
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Graduate of RCHS Returns From Starring Role in Opera Andrew Fellows, son of John and Doreen Fellows of San Leandro and 2013 graduate of Redwood Christian High School, has just returned from three-and-a-half weeks starring as Escamillo in Bizet’s Carmen in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina under New York Metropolitan Opera’s cover Conductor, Maestro Gregory Buchalter. Fellows stated that the “highlight was the wonderful performers and staff with whom I worked and performed.” He is looking forward to a two-month break before the next season begins. Andrew performs locally with the Festival Opera of Walnut Creek, and, in Opera San Jose, starred for Stanford University for their production as Figaro in their opera, The Marriage of Figaro. Andrew is under contract with Opera San Jose for their 2022-2023 season. Andrew does all this in addition to teaching voice lessons at the Bay Area Academy of Music in Pleasanton as well as private voice lessons. Andrew has been studying under resident artist Eugene Brancoveanu of Opera San Jose and Amy Shore-
Andrew ellows as Escamillo in Bizet’s Carmen in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
mount-Obra, a metropolitan performer for the Metropolitan Opera in New York as his voice teachers, and was invited to the Varna International Music Festival to Myrtle Beach and star as Escamillo.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 26, 2020, CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT, owner of the Aerial Pipeline and Pump Station Rehabilitation Project, CVSan Project No. 94 (2019-01), entered into contract with Mountain Cascade, Inc., 555 Exchange Court, Livermore, CA 94550, for execution of work as prescribed by the Contract Agreement for the referenced project. THAT on or about November 5, 2021, said contract work was actually completed by Mountain Cascade, Inc., for a total amount of $1,987,531.07. THAT the address of the CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT is 21040 Marshall Street, Castro Valley, California 94546, and the CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT is the owner in fee of the improvements constructed by Mountain Cascade, Inc. ROLAND P. WILLIAMS, JR., being duly sworn says: I am the agent of the owner of the property described in the foregoing notice. I have read the foregoing notice and know the contents thereof, and the same is true of my own knowledge. Roland P. Williams, Jr. General Manager Castro Valley Sanitary District August 2, 2022
Andrew studied Music at Chabot College and History at California State University, East Bay. Andrew’s mother, Doreen, is also an RCHS graduate (1977) as is his younger brother, Michael (2018).
‘Encanto’ At East Bay Park By Ned MacKay SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
“Encanto,” an animated movie about a teenage girl from Colombia who has to deal with the frustration of being the only one of her family without magical powers, is the feature attraction of movie night at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont. The free film will screen from 8 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 on the lawn in front of the Patterson House. No reservations are required. This is a great way to spend an enjoyable evening outdoors with your family. Come early to get a good seat on the lawn. Bring a flashlight and a blanket or chair for sitting. No pets, please. Ardenwood is located at 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard in Fremont. For info, call 510-544-2797. see PARK on back page
MAC: Votes To Approve Residential Property continued from front page needs and trying to anticipate future ones, according to county planners. As time goes on, these multi-year plans are amended as the Planning Commission makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors based on feedback from the public and MAC. By State law, each of these General Plans continues seven elements: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Open Space, Conservation, Safety, and Noise. Additionally, in lower-income areas, an “Environmental Justice” element must be included in the General Plan. This element is designed to address matters including air pollution, equitable access to public amenities, and food access. Some of the elements are already in progress. The Housing Element Project Schedule is currently underway with technical studies, site inventories of areas available for residential development, and fair housing all currently being evaluated. A draft of the Housing Element is expected to be available for public review next March, with the final document adopted in February of 2024. The Environmental Justice Element for the Eden Area MAC is scheduled for August 18 at the Ashland Cherryland Healthy Communities Collaborative. A public review of a draft of the environmental justice element is expected in October. The timeline for the Safety Element also gets underway this month with a background report. County staff said it anticipates holding three virtual workshops over the next several months, with final County Board of Supervisors approval in December of 2023. In other MAC news, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve further development of a residential property on 167th Avenue near the intersection of President Drive. The project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; to allow for an attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)—commonly known as a mother-in-law unit—on a parcel that is over 30 percent natural grade. Read this article and others online at: mycvforum.com
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Fri., August 12 & Sun. August 14 ‘Renaissance Rock’ at Doglas Morrison
The Douglas Morrison Chorus will be presenting another “not to be missed” summer concert. The “Renaissance to Rock” theme includes music from Vivaldi to Woodstock, with a wide variety of sweet, joyous and fun music. Cesar Cancino will be directing and entertaining with his usual witty explanations and comments about the selections. The outstanding chorus, talented soloists, and instrumental accompanists promise a great concert. Performances will be at the Douglas Morrison Theater, 22311 “N” Third St., Hayward, on Friday August 12th at 8 pm and Sunday August 14th at 2 pm. Advance tickets are required and may be purchased at the HARD office at 1099 “E” St. Hayward, and online at haywardrec.org/register or phone 510-881-6700. Tues., August 23 Start Smart: Teen Driver Program
The California Highway Patrol and the Castro Valley Library will present “Start Smart: Teen Driver Program” on Tuesday, August 23, from 6 to 8 pm. CHP officers will discuss traffic collision avoidance techniques, collision causing factors, 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. This free 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. Registration is required. To register, call the Library Info Desk at 510-667-7900 or register online: aclibrary.org Wed., August 24 August Chamber Mixer at Cannery Kitchen & Tap
The Chamber of Commerce will be holding their August Networking Mixer on August 24 from 5:30-7:30 pm. These events allow you to network and grow your business and are FREE for members to attend. Non-members pay just $10 to attend mixers. Pre-register in advance to enter a special drawing this night. If you’d like to join the Chamber, contact in advance at: info@castrovalleychamber.com so they can make a special announcement and introduce you. Sat. & Sun., August 27 & 28 Friends of the Castro Valley Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Castro Valley Library will hold an indoor book sale on Saturday and Sunday, August 27th and 28th. This sale will feature many categories of nonfiction books, including history, biography, cookbooks, referenceand textbooks, many Asian language books, and more. The sale will also include science- and paranormal fiction, children’s books, DVD’s and music CD’s. Most books are $1 or less; children’s books are 25¢. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday ($4 bag day) hours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will not be a member preview, but members may use the $2 coupon on their membership cards on Saturday. Cash, checks, and credit/debit cards are accepted. Masks are required in the library. The Castro Valley Library is located at 3600 Norbridge Ave. Proceeds from the sale pay for library programs and amenities that would not otherwise be available. For more information, call 510-733-3285. Sun., August 28 Rosh Hashanah Open House
Tri-Valley Cultural Jews’ Jewish Culture School will sponsor a Rosh Hashanah Open House on Sunday, August 28 from 10:30 to 12:30 in Pleasanton. The event will include crafts and cooking related to the holiday. Participants will learn Rosh Hashanah songs and dances and will learn about the sounds of the shofar, the ram’s horn used to mark the Jewish New Year, among other activities. The community is invited to participate without charge. The event will be held outdoors and masks are required. For information and reservations: culturaljews@gmail.com or 925-399-8029.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
LETTERS
Increase Flowers with a Bit of Deadheading By Melinda Myers
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To My CVHS Freshman... To my CVHS freshman... No, I will not be driving you to school. Driving a motor vehicle is the most dangerous, destructive activity we can legally engage in. The consequences - pollution, traffic jams, parking problems, injuries, major health issues (both from pollutants and avoidance of exercise) are not trivial. You are a healthy, able-bodied individual with other options. Your personal convenience is not more important than the welfare of everyone else. Two simple rules for operating any dangerous lethal weapon - (1) Keep such tools securely locked up when not in use and (2) Use them only when absolutely necessary when no practical alternative exist. The fact that (almost)everyone does something does not make it right, it just makes it acceptable. Best to do what is convenient now and ignore the long-term consequences, right? Not the lesson I want my kids to learn. I will drive you to school under the same circumstances I would drive myself - (1) a large number of passengers, (2) a significant distance, (3) large or heavy cargo or (4) poor weather conditions. As we are 1.1 miles from CVHS only options 3 and 4 apply in your case. Due to the massive amount of economic, environmental, and health issues associated with unnecessary automobile use, I insist you set a good example in this area. Whenever possible, be part of a solution and not part of the problem. Expect no appreciation. Gratitude is expressed for beneficial behaviors only when they are popular. This is not. Your peers will mock you and condemn you. When they do, remind them they will live longer, better lives because of your actions today. So will you. I do this because it’s best for you - and everyone else. Love, Dad. P.S. Now read this to your able-bodied kid(s)... –Stacy Spink, Castro Valley
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Keep your garden looking its best with a bit of deadheading. Removing faded flowers can promote repeat bloom on some plants, encourage fuller, more compact growth, and tidy up the garden. Use a bypass pruner or deadheading snips to remove faded flowers. These tools have two sharp blades like scissors for a clean cut that closes quickly, leaving your plant looking its best. The type of flower will influence how and where to make the cut. In general, remove the stem of faded blooms back to the first set of healthy leaves or nearby flower buds. Deadhead flowers like salvia, veronica, and snapdragons by removing faded flowers to encourage more blooms. Make cuts below the faded flower and above a set of healthy leaves or new flower stems. Encourage additional blossoms and improve Shasta daisy’s appearance by removing faded flowers. Prune back just above a set of healthy leaves. Cut the flowers of Armeria, coral bells and other flowers back to the base of the flower stems that arise from the foliage. This improves the appearance and encourages more blooms on some of this type of flowering perennial. Plants like daylilies and balloon flowers require a bit different care for a tidier look. Remove the individual blooms as they fade. Once bloomed out, you can cut the flower stem back at the base. Allowing the faded flowers to hang on the stem until it is all bloomed out won’t hurt the plant, it just detracts from the plant’s overall beauty.
Obituaries Bob Moscardini Bob Moscardini, a longtime resident of San Leandro and Navy veteran of World War II, passed away on July 30, 2022 at the age of 97. Bob was a graduate of Oakland Technical High School where he met his future wife, Tuie. After returning from the Navy, the couple married and were together for 73 years. Tuie preceded Bob in death in 2019. Bob retired from Eaton Corp. after 31 years of service in the lift truck division. He enjoyed sports and was good at bowling, baseball and golf, which he loved playing. He is survived by his son Douglas, sister Louise, grandchildren Douglas Jr., Melissa, and great-grandchildren Conner, Olivia and Ellie. At his request, there will be no service. Bob and Tuie are now together again.
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Removing fading flowers of fuchsia and lantana will prevent the plants from going to seed and encourage more blooms. Remove any berries that do form to keep these plants flowering. Some plants like impatiens, cuphea and calibrachoas are self-cleaning. Old blossoms fall off the plants as new flowers form, eliminating the need for deadheading. Deadhead heavy seeders like columbine to reduce the number of seedlings and contain the spread. Or allow some seeds to develop if you have space to fill or want lots of seedlings to transplant to new garden beds. Allow seed heads to develop on coneflowers, rudbeckias, and other plants that provide winter interest and food for the birds. Remove flowers as they appear on coleus to promote more compact growth. Late blooming, flowerless varieties and self-branching coleus hybrids reduce or eliminate time spent on this task. Consider skipping the deadheading of late blooming perennials. This allows them to prepare for winter and form
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Obituaries James Ernest Gonzales II June 15, 1946 ~ July 15, 2022 James Ernest Gonzales II passed away in his sleep on July 15, 2022. Born in Los Angeles on June 15, 1946, James was an attorney and community activist his entire life. He was the eldest son of James Ernest Gonzales and Anna Jean Manzanares and the brother of Carla, Yolanda (deceased), Anita and Anthony (deceased). He was a student activist and organizer for Ethnic Studies and Chicano Rights at Cal State Northridge (then San Fernando Valley College), and against the Vietnam War as a draft counselor. He started his career as an organizer with the United Farm Workers. He helped in organizing the first successful contract campaign among grape workers. He graduated from the UCLA Law School in 1974 and started his career with California Rural Legal Assistance in El Centro, CA, where he worked on poverty law and immigrant rights cases. Among many career triumphs, he argued in front of the California Supreme Court and won stronger protections for inmates of the Imperial County Jail. When Legal Aid programs were defunded by Reagan in the early 1980s, he received a personal commendation for his service from then-Governor Jerry Brown. In addition to serving as an attorney for the federal government, Stanislaus County and the City of Fremont, James helped to found and led several community and civic organizations, starting with a MEChA chapter during his college years, the Mexican American Political Association in Hayward, CA and the Modesto Peace Life Center. He proudly demonstrated for peace every Thursday with friends in Hayward, CA. He never stopped believing in the power of working for change, and was fond of saying “Never give up.” He was a world traveler and a famously devoted father and is succeeded by his daughters Shanthi Gonzales, of Eureka, CA and Lalitha Gonzales of Oakland, CA, his long-time partner Rosemary Gallegos of San Leandro, CA and dozens of nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews. He was predeceased by ex-wife Hemlata Reve Gonzales in 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday August 20, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church in Castro Valley (2490 Grove Way) at 2 pm. There will be a service where all are welcomed to share their memories, followed by a repast and live music and dancing, per his wishes. RSVP to https://tinyurl.com/4zr47yhr to participate virtually rather than in person. Donations in honor of James can be made to the Center for Constitutional Rights, the Alameda County Food Bank, La Clinica de La Raza in Oakland or the South Hayward Parish.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
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Conor Fitzgerald is our Athlete of the Week. Connor swims for the Chabot Marlins swim team in Castro Valley in the Boys 6-years and Under category. The team recently competed in the East Bay Swim League (EBSL) Championships at Chabot College on July 23. The team placed third overall.
Connor earned three gold medals at the event: Backstroke, Freestyle, and Freestyle Relay with his teammates Benny, Judah, and Wesley. In the Backstroke competition, Conor set a Chabot team record and was the only swimmer at the Championships to set a new ESBL record. In Freestyle, he set a Chabot team record.
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Reports: Drew Firearm Near Deputy continued from page 3 Drew a Firearm Near a Deputy Tuesday, August 2: at 9:59 p.m., a 39-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of drawing a firearm in the presence of a law enforcement officer in a rude, angry, or threatening manner. Deputies stopped the man for questioning at the intersection of Redwood Road and Miller Road north of the golf course. The man reportedly drew his weapon while deputies were around. Deputies de-escalated
the situation and took the man violation of a restraining order preventing him from being 100 into custody. feet near the home. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail. Wanted Man Could Not Stay Away Spousal Assault and Monday, August 1: at 5:00 p.m., deputies arrested a 33-year-old Inflicting Corporal Injury man from Castro Valley as part Monday, August 1: at 10:33 of a warrant issued for his cap- p.m., a 911 call about a loud ture. The man was at a home and aggressive-sounding arguon Queen Street near Grove ment sent deputies to a home on Way when deputies arrived to Nunes Avenue near Kerr Street. serve the warrant related to a There, they arrested a 40-yearprevious breaking and enter- old woman from Castro Valley ing conviction. Deputies report on suspicion of spousal assault the man had illegal narcotics in and inflicting corporal injury. his possession and was also in The woman was handcuffed and taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
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Drove Drunk and Over the Limit Tuesday, August 2: at 1:47 a.m., deputies pulled over and arrested a 30-year-old woman from Castro Valley on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood-alcohol content over the legal limit. The woman was traveling on Castro Valley Boulevard near Anita Avenue when deputies stopped her for weaving in and out of traffic. The woman failed her field sobriety test and was taken into custody.
Park: Walk continued from page 10 Or you can join “Night with a Naturalist” every Saturday from now through Labor Day in the campground at Del Valle Regional Park south of Livermore. It’s another campfire program with a naturalist relating the park’s natural and cultural history. Programs are from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. until Aug. 27 and Sept. 3, when they are from 8 to 9 p.m. Reservations are not required, and the program is free. The park is located at the end of Del Valle Road off Mines Road about nine miles south of Livermore. For information, call the Del Valle Visitor Center at 510-544-3146. Take a Morning Walk If you are more of a morning person, naturalist Trail Gail Broesder is leading a low tide walk starting at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14 at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline in Richmond. The group will explore the shore in search of lugworms and other mud flat inhabitants. Wear shoes that can get muddy. Meet Gail at the park’s Giant Highway Staging Area, which is on Giant Highway south of Atlas Road. For information, call 510-544-2233. “Beat the Heat” Walk Or there’s an early morning “Beat the Heat” walk for ages six and up from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14 at Contra Loma Regional Park in Antioch with naturalist Kevin Dixon. It’s a three-mile stroll around Contra Loma Reservoir in search of early-rising wildlife. Meet Kevin at the park entrance at the end of Frederickson Lane off Golf Course Road. This is a drop-in program, no registration necessary. For info, call 510-544-2751. Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve There’s an old volcano (10 million years) in the Oakland Hills. You can view geologic evidence of it on a naturalist-led four-mile Sunday Stroll from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 14 at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve. Ancient volcanic activity shaped the landscape between Tilden Regional Park and the town of Moraga. The program is free. Meet at the Sibley entrance on Skyline Boulevard a short distance south of the intersection with Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Oakland. For information, call 510-544-3187. There are lots of other programs scheduled in coming days in the regional parks. For the full list, visit: ebparks.org
Steve Dyer of Castro Valley caught this nice 5 pound Lingcod while fishing aboard the ANKENY STREET, a sportsfishing charter boat out of Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, California. This is a reat Catch,’ Steve Have a reat Catch’ that you’d like to share with the community? Please email photo and information to: filesforforum gmail.com
Hot Pawgust Nights Event One of Hayward Animal Shelter’s largest events of the year is coming up this month. Their much anticipated Hot Pawgust Nights Car Show Fundraiser and adoption event returns Saturday, August 27 from 11 am to 5 pm. There will be live music, classic cars
on display, raffle prizes, $20 adoptions, guest appearance of 15 year Harlem Globe Trotter, Nate Branch, who will be signing autographs and taking photos with visitors for a donation to the shelter and more! The Shelter is located at 16 Barnes Court, Hayward.
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Myrine is a female bunny who enjoys fresh salad and napping on her bed. She is a friendly bunny who has gone with our Volunteer Coordinator to classrooms for Humane Education. Right now all bunny adoptions are FREE sponsored by a generous volunteer. To Adopt call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200.
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