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The CHP has been stepping up efforts to enforce speed laws in the county.

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A recent rash of speeding cars on the freeway and city streets around town is prompting the California Highway Patrol to issue a warning: Drive at a safe, legal speed or you will get a ticket. Last week, four CHP officers generated 30 speeding citations in the unincorporated area of Alameda County (including Castro Valley, Ashland, and Cherryland) in only a few hours, according to CHP Officer Dan Jacowitz. “For the last several months and in all of 2020, we have been doing speed details and doing focused enforcement,” Officer Jacowitz said. “Our primary focus is speed reduction for county roads where we see the largest number of people driving at unsafe speeds.” Officer Jacowitz called out Redwood Road, Lake Chabot Road, and especially Crow Canyon Road as the hot spots for hot rods. A recent measurement of traffic along Crow Canyon, for example, found some vehicles traveling 82-mph in a 40-mph zone. To help alert drivers to their speeds and serve as a visual deterrent, the CHP often installs trailers that posts the speed limit and then flashes the vehicle’s speed as it’s ap-

Local residents struggling to come up with a down payment on their first house can benefit from a new Alameda County program, AC Boost. “Affordable housing in the Bay Area is a consistent challenge, particularly for those in service professions like first responders, teachers and childcare providers, and healthcare workers,” said Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley, whose district includes Castro Valley. Miley said a regrettable history of redlining and racially-based resource inequity in Alameda County urgently requires active mitigation and social reparation.

AC Boost is a $50 million program aimed at working people of modest means. It provides loans of up to $210,000 to households earning up to $125,600 for a family of four. Income cutoffs are lower or higher for smaller and larger families, respectively. Families with somewhat higher incomes are covered for a $160,000 forgivable loan if their income is under $150,700 or less, for a family of four. Loans don’t have to be repaid until the house is sold or until the 30 year term has ended. “The AC Boost program is a step in the right direction to address these longstanding barriers to wealth accumulation, and also an opportunity see HOME on page 14

BART Returns To Near-Regular Train Schedule The CHP issued this ticket for a person driving 141 mph on I-580 East

proaching. While these are intended to deter speeding, Officer Jacowitz notes that there are often officers waiting nearby to enforce those safe speeds. “It’s an ongoing enforcement effort for sure,” Officer Jacowitz said. “We’ve been providing education to the public through community outreach and showcasing on our Facebook page anyone who has been caught driving more than 100-mph. Hopefully, these unsafe drivers can see that it doesn’t pay to speed.” see SLOW on page 3

BART returned to near-regular service on Monday, Aug. 2, with weekday service returning to 5 a.m. to midnight service. The schedule change includes increased frequencies and extending closing times to midnight Mondays through Saturdays, along with an increase in direct trips to San Francisco Airport (SFO) on weekdays, BART announced. The new schedule is similar to the one before the pandemic

began, but with a couple of differences. BART will have some service expansions, but some areas will not return to pre-pandemic levels, such as the extra commuter trains on the Antioch-SFO (Yellow) line during peak hours. Sunday service will continue to run at 30-minute frequencies and a 9 p.m. closure to accommodate BART’s critical cable replacement project and other infrastructure rebuilding work.

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homeschooled their children, and parents who found themselves teaching at home because COVID had closed their children’s schools. “The doctor part of me really became worried,” Mazgaloff told the Forum. “Children were having problems they never used to have, like headaches, back pain, and obesity. They were sitting indoors when in the past they might have been in sports. “The idea for an outdoor school was inspired by parents. We started a ‘boot camp’ in my Columbia neighborhood, where we met outdoors twice a week. Eventually, we had 34 children involved. They had all lived here but many had never met.” When summer approached this year, Mazgaloff was inspired by her 11-year-old

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There haven’t been many positives to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, but one new activity has sprung up locally. A Castro Valley chiropractor and mother of three has developed a Friday-afternoon sports and outdoor school program for kids, just outside town. Started in 2020 as an informal neighborhood playtime, founder, Amelia Mazgaloff calls her program, Euro-Fit… ness and Sports (and yes, the ellipsis in the name is intentional). The concept for this outdoor time came from other parents, Mazgaloff says. She adds she knew it was important to get kids out of the house, and she also heard from her clients — parents who already

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to continue and expand on outdoor experiences for other kids. She partnered with Heirloom East Bay Farm on Crow Canyon Road to hold activities there in June. “We played a lot, exercised a lot, collected eggs from the chickens, watched chicks hatch, and even did ‘goat yoga.’ It’s a very safe environment and we’ve continued social distance spacing,” says Mazgaloff. “We’re completely surrounded by nature, which is so much nicer than a playground.” This month, Mazgaloff is launching a whole new roster of activities. On Friday afternoons, Mazgaloff says she will be directing “Euro-Fit… ness and Sports” there from 2 to 5 p.m. She describes it as “a holistic outdoor school for kids,” in two groups. Kids, ages 3-13 will be participants, while older kids ages 14-18 will be “counselors in training” where they can assume leadership roles. The firsts session is scheduled to run starting on August 13 through September 3. The second session will run between September 10 till October 1. Activities will include non-competitive sports, games, nature walks gardening, animal care—and of course, socialization. “My goal is to get kids excited and motivated to move their bodies and to connect with nature, animals, and each other,” says Mazgaloff. Cost for ages 3-13 is $195 per session, ages 14-18 is $100 per session. There is a $25 sibling discount for children in the same session. Complete details, including COVID protocols, are available on Heirloom East Bay Farm’s website calendar, https://www. heirloomeastbay.com/events, starting with August 13. Register by e-mailing Amelia at: mazgaloffdc@yahoo.com.

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Assault With Deadly Weapon questioning, the man became Friday, July 30: at 6:29 p.m., confrontational. Deputies found deputies arrested a 53-year-old the drugs in his pocket and took man with no permanent resi- the man into custody. dence on suspicion of assault Two Busted for Drugs with a deadly weapon outside and Fireworks a grocery store on Redwood Road near the Boulevard. Store Tuesday, July 27: at 8:34 p.m., security called deputies to inter- deputies pulled over and arvene after they got reports the rested two people from Castro man was in an altercation in the Valley related to possession of parking lot. The man was taken methamphetamine drugs, and into custody. The victim was fireworks in the parking lot of Wanted Man the 580 Market Place shopThe CHP impound a car that traveled 141 mph between Castro Valley and Dublin Saturday, July 31: at 4:00 p.m., treated at the scene. ping center on East Castro Vala 30-year-old CV man was arley Boulevard. The driver, a Resisted Arrest rested as part of a warrant issued for his capture. Deputies Tuesday, July 27: at 3:30 p.m., 35-year-old man was additionstopped the man outside a drug a 26-year-old CV man was ar- ally charged with driving under store on the Boulevard near Ye- rested on suspicion of posses- the influence of drugs. The pasing these speeders,” Officer continued from front page Speeding on city streets is andle Ave. The man was previ- sion of illegal narcotics and re- senger, a 33-year-old woman In February, a silver Merharder to catch, admits Officer Jacowitz said. “We would prefer that they take down in- ously wanted for assault on a sisting arrest. Deputies stopped was found with the fireworks cedes Benz was clocked at Jacowitz, but if there are 141-mph traveling Eastbound speeders in your neighborhood formation like the street where family member, possession of the man outside a bank on and illegal drug paraphernalia. on Interstate 580 between the on a consistent basis, the CHP they see speeding, and license illegal narcotics, and possession Castro Valley Boulevard near Deputies took the pair into cusSanta Maria Avenue. During tody. plate numbers if possible, and of a controlled substance. Grove Way onramp to the San is eager to respond. report them to the CHP field Ramon/Foothill Road exit. If there is a license plate Speeding vehicles in the number, the CHP can send an office. This goes for reporting any side-show activity or cars East Bay is not novel. Between advisory notice to the owner PROTECT YOUR HOME 365 DAYS A YEAR September 1 and October 31, of that vehicle that dangerous doing donuts in the middle of the road.” speeds were observed. The 2020, CHP officers issued driver could be put on notice 4,851 citations for speeding To report speeding in your more than 100 miles per hour, with the DMV if the violations neighborhood, call (510) 581persist. according to the California 9028 to talk to a CHP officer Office of Traffic Safety. That “We want people to be safe and register a complaint. You is a 93 percent increase when themselves if they are report- can remain anonymous. compared to the same period last year. And it’s not just a safety DUPREE’S FURNITURE issue, speeding tickets in Since 1972 California average $300, ~ The True Family Store ~ according to a consumer site, RatedRadarDetector. The cost dupreesfurniture@sbcglobal.net includes the processing fee, the NATIO “Make Your House A Dupree’s Home” E WE INSTALL fine, and the court fees. If you YEAR-ROUND! Special Savings Throughout The Store! are caught driving more than 26 mph above the posted speed TT LIFETIME OPEN TUESDAY - SATURDAY 10AM-5PM ER GUA WARRANTY limit, that ticked shoots up to at CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY 1900 E. 14th St. • San Leandro least $500. Breaking and Entering Sunday, August 1: at 12:02 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 31-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of breaking and entering a business on Redwood Road near Norbridge Avenue. The man was stopped for questioning after a silent alarm sent deputies to the scene. Deputies took the man into custody.

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a quarter turn after each stretch.) Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cornmeal in bottom of each pan and place dough in pans. Top with topping of choice (but don’t overload it) and bake at 425°F for 15 to 20 minutes.

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Mattress Recycling Makes for A Greener, Cleaner California An organization that recycles old mattresses said that it recovered 1.5 million mattresses in 2020, despite disruptions caused by the pandemic. The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) announced last week that the recycled mattresses diverted about 65 million pounds of materials from landfills last year. MRC’s program in California, called Bye Bye Mattress, works with local and state leaders to address illegal dumping of mattresses, and to reduce the environmental impact. The program’s recyclers achieved a 77 percent recycling rate – the highest in the program’s history and an

improvement of more than 6 percentage points from the previous year, the MRC said. “MRC was created to efficiently divert mattresses from landfills by developing a comprehensive and diverse collection network that is available and accessible to all Californians,” said Mike O’Donnell, MRC’s managing director. “This is especially important in communities that experience higher instances of illegal mattress dumping.” MRC has added more collection sites to the Bye Bye Mattress network. Locally, an MRC mattress recycling site is located at Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 9235 San Leandro St. in Oakland.

Additionally, mattress retailers provide no-cost take back of an old mattress to any consumer that has a new mattress delivered anywhere in the state. “We are proud of the success of the California mattress recycling program and our statistics prove our dedication to making California greener and cleaner,” said O’Donnell. Since the program started in California in 2016, more than 7 million mattresses have been recycled in the state and more than 230 million pounds of materials have been kept out of landfills. For more information, see mattressrecyclingcouncil.org/ programs/california. On Monday July 26, Redwood Chapel Community Church hosted the 22nd Annual Castro Valley Night of Honor with colors for the event presented by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department. The purpose of the event is holes on your own; or, split the to show gratitude to all of the local public safety personnel challenge among friends. and first responders for the • Your registration is a protection and services that are display of your heartfelt generosity to raise a minimum provided to us every day. of $2,500 in support toward The event was attended by Hope’s mission of care and approximately 260 community service to our community. members, including 94 public Your green fees, cart rental, safety personnel from agencies three meals, and course bevsuch as Alameda County Fire erages are all covered by your Department, Alameda County Sheriff’s Department, Caliregistration fee. fornia Highway Patrol, Union • Some players pay their City Police Department, and own registration; others seek Hayward Fire Department. sponsorship from friends, family, or their employer to Executive Pastor Eric Junginger emceed the event, while cover the cost. For more information, vis- Redwood Chapel volunteers it: www.HopeHospice.com or served dinner and dessert to these honored guests. Pastor call 925-829-8770.

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of Care Ministries Sam Morgan (former Public Information Officer for the CHP) spoke on “Serving Well in Difficult Times” and not letting labels define you, but rather letting people see your character. Night of Honor organizer Dennis Glover (former San Leandro Police Department officer) invited attendees to join the Martin C. Kaufman 100 Club which uses its membership dues to help financially support the widows, widowers, and dependents of police officers and firefighters who lose their lives in the line of duty in Alameda County. The names of all police and fire fighters that lost their lives in the line of duty throughout California in the past two years

was read and a moment of silence observed. To celebrate the Olympic games, each agency answered trivia questions related to the Olympics, and the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department won the competition and received gift cards donated by Strizzi’s restaurants. Just after the event concluded, community members interacted with the agencies that demonstrated the safety equipment used on the job. In response to the event, the Alameda County Fire Department posted on their Facebook page, “Redwood Chapel thank you for your support and generosity, it is a true blessing to serve the Alameda County community.”

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Park It: Lafayette-Moraga Trail Anniversary Ceremony Tomorrow

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continued from front page • Weekday service will run from 5 a.m. to midnight (previously 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.) with 5-line service and 15-minute frequencies on all lines from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 3-line service with 30-minute frequencies from 8 p.m. to midnight. • Saturday service will run 6 a.m. to midnight (previously 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.) with 5-line service from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and then 3-line service from 8 p.m. to midnight. Saturday service has been designed to better meet the needs of the majority of riders. • BART says trains will be more evenly distributed to cut down on wait times and improve transfers. A few sections, such as Castro Valley to Dublin/Pleasanton and Pittsburg Center to Antioch are still at 30-minute frequencies, but the rest of the system will have four or more trains per hour.

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Original founders, current park district staff, and officials from both cities and the district will celebrate the trail’s 45th Almost 50 years ago, two women known as “the bike la- anniversary with unveiling of a dies” – Avon Wilson and Lynn historic panel at the site of the Hiden – began advocating for original dedication. enhanced bicycle safety, especially a safe way for children OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, PHOTO BY JIM KNOWLES to ride bicycles to and from THE CEREMONY WILL BE school in the Lamorinda area. BART says trains will be more evenly distributed to cut down on wait times and improve transfers. Out of their idea, Lafayette, NOON ON THURSDAY, Moraga, and the East Bay AUGUST 5 ON THE • For the first time ever, Long trains will continue Regional Park District formed TRAIL IN LAFAYETTE. BART doubled the service to run during all hours for the a nine-member Trails Advion the Yellow line, providing time being. But at some point, sory Committee to develop a final plan/EIR for using the 15-minute frequencies as far as BART will begin to make Open to the public, the Pittsburg-Bay Point until about trains shorter during the slower abandoned Sacramento-North- ceremony will be at noon on ern Railroad as one of the first Thursday, Aug. 5 on the trail 8 p.m. hours so cars can get their Rails-to-Trails projects in the behind the Glenside commurequired maintenance. • Sunday service will country. nity pool between St. Mary’s remain 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with The schedule changes 3-line service and 30-minute increase weekday service by Efforts came to fruition on Road and Glenside Drive in frequencies. But the first trains 76 percent over the service in July 4, 1976 with dedication of Lafayette. An ice cream social of the morning begin earlier July, and increase weekend the Lafayette-Moraga Region- will follow the ceremony. than before offering trips in the service by 99 percent over last al Trail, a seven-mile multi The Lafayette Christian CVSan Forum Ad 8/04/21 7 a.m. hour. month. use path that links the entire Church is providing parking region. Over the years, the trail for the event in its lot at 584 has been enormously popular Glenside Drive. with walkers, bicyclists and RSVP to Monique Salas at equestrians for both recreation msalas@ebparks.org. and commuting to school and Fire Safety: work. As mentioned in the last SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

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A. Yes. The “Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly” (“PACE”) may be just the ticket. The PACE program has been designed to help frail elders live independently as long as possible in their own home, which is exactly what both of you desire. It is designed for those elders who would otherwise be at risk of nursing home placement. Here’s how it works: several times each week PACE would pick him up at home in a specially designed van and transport him to a local community health center where he would receive all medical care, rehabilitation therapy, social services, recreation, socialization and hot meals with other seniors. At the end of the day, he would be transported back home to be with you. It would also provide some in-home care services to assist him with his needs at home, and thus help relieve the burden upon you. To be eligible for the program, one must be at least 55 years of age, have medical problems which require ongoing care, but yet be able to live at home safely (perhaps, with a spouse or other care person to assist), as determined by the evaluation team. The level of care is designed to be comparable to the care received in a nursing facility. The senior must also live in a service area covered by the PACE program and, fortu-

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By Carl Medford, CRS Special to the Times

GUEST COMMENTARY

Overheated Market Producing Cold Feet

s we deepen into summer, Covid-19 resurgence, record-breaking temperatures and rampant wildfires are capturing headlines. Without question, life in the Golden State is dramatically different than just a few short years ago. Not to be left behind, the real estate market is also sailing through uncharted waters previously unimaginable. Although the highest percentage gains appear to have happened in Q1, 2021, we are still firmly enmeshed in a seller’s market and will most likely remain there for some time to come. If there is any good news for buyers, it appears that more inventory is coming to market, interest rates are continuing to

remain low and competition during the summer months seems to have eased with some buyers either on vacation or taking a breather for the summer. Additionally, some homes are coming back on the market as buyers who were willing to buy at almost any price have discovered, once in contract, that the numbers either do not make sense or they are having serious misgivings about other substantive issues. Regardless of how many offers the home may have initially received, once it goes back on the market, it does so with a stigma that something may be wrong. Typically, listing agents who must put homes back on the market start by going

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back to the buyers who were involved in the initial multiple offer scenario. While you would think that many of these buyers would jump at the opportunity to seize the property for which they had recently written a hopeful offer, ironically, they often see this as a chance to renegotiate and come back with much lower terms. In some cases, dramatically lower than their previous offer. It is an interesting study in human nature: while they were willing to turn a blind eye during the heat of a competitive multiple offer situation, when given a second chance, and considering the fact that the winning offerors backed out, they suddenly see the property as less desirable. Additionally, because there is no longer as much competition, they feel they have a chance to renegotiate the terms. Buyers who get cold feet after inking a contract and try to cancel had best read the contract carefully. If they wrote a non-contingent offer, they may end up forfeiting their deposit. Sellers, aware that they may get lower offers going forward, are not going to be willing to forgive and forget. 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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I’d like to use a Boric Acid bait to control the ant problem in my kitchen. The directions on the Boric Acid say to broadcast it as is. However, a person I spoke to said to mix it with granulated sugar and then place the mixture in a jar lid on the counter. Which method is the most effective?

With the dry conditions, ants are coming indoors much earlier than usual in search of water. Boric Acid is a pretty good answer for controlling ants, although it sounds dangerous. EPA considers Boric Acid to have a low toxicity risk with humans and other mammals. It’s not known to cause cancer, birth defects, or allergies. Boric Acid works best against the tiny and usually black or reddish/black colored sugar ants.

It’s an odorless, white powder that can be combined with mint jelly, honey, peanut butter, and corn syrup, along with sugar. It’s an odorless, white powder that can be mixed with mint jelly, honey, peanut butter, and corn syrup, along with sugar. You’ll be looking for a two percent mixture of Boric Acid to the attractant. Sugar and water is a better attractant than a dry mixture. One cup of sugar and four teaspoons of Boric Acid in three cups of water should give you the necessary two percent solution. The mixture is heated to just before the boiling point and then let cool. Hot water is needed to make the Boric Acid soluble. The pot is then sanitized in a dishwasher. For solids food baits, mix one teaspoon of Boric Acid with one solid cup to make a two percent solution. There are many types of receptacles available for the ant bait stations. You can use shallow jar lids, a baby food jar with holes punched in the top, bottle caps, two-inch lengths of drinking straws, or trays of tin foil. With the sugar water solution, you can pour it directly into the lids or trays or over

cotton balls placed at the bait station’s bottom. Don’t worry; the ants will find their way into the container. If you see a line of ants in your kitchen, place the bait directly in the line. Don’t skimp on the number of bait stations you set out. If you don’t know where they’re coming from, place the bait stations along windowsills or in the countertop corners. The bait is changed every few days. Even though they have low toxicity, common sense dictates you keep them out of the reach of pets and children. Also, clearly label and store any leftover bait in the garage. And finally, don’t expect the ants to disappear overnight. Boric Acid is a slow-act- BUZZ BERTOLERO ing stomach poison that each ant takes back to the colony and THE shares with DIRT GARDENER only a few other ants. In a few days, you’ll notice a reduction in the number of ants near the bait, but it could take three to four weeks to eradicate the colony, causing your problems ultimately.

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Real Estate Transactions Can Cause Relational Damage It is a story that has been played out countless times in the Bay Area: a couple starts looking for a home and soon realizes that the process is producing tremendous stress, anxiety and tension between the two. It is totally normal to feel angst and relational conflict during the home buying or selling process. The act of purchasing or selling your primary home is exceedingly stressful and is ranked up near divorce or the death of a loved one. The bad news is that if not recognized and properly handled, the stress can actually harm a relationship. It has been said that a crisis

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creates character. In reality, that is not true. Stress and extreme difficulties act as a magnifying glass that reveals what is already there. In other words, if conflict brings out the fact that a relationship is in trouble, more often than not the crisis revealed what was already simmering under the surface. In extreme cases, couples have discovered that the process of purchasing or selling a home reveals that the relationship is either already dead or will be soon if they do not stop the process and go get some objective help. When buying, items that

that comes from a limited assortment of homes to choose from, losing out in numerous multiple offer situations, having to buy homes with all contingencies removed, continually lowering expectations and much more – the stress can be thick enough to slice.

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Wise couples have learned to use stress to finetune their relationship. At the end of the day, buying a home at the cost of a relationship is a lose-lose proposition. Our advice is to monitor stress and, if it becomes too much to handle, consider backing out of real estate decisions

until you can get help with the relationship. 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.

bring conflict to the surface can include choice of neighborhood, level of amenities, condition, style of home, configuration and price, just to name a few. When selling, conflict can occur while deciding on the level of prep before the home hits the market, setting the price, negotiating with a buyer and whether or not they have managed to locate the home to which they will be moving. The current market is not helping. The fact that many buyers are being pushed to their absolute financial limits is causing extreme stress in and of itself. When you factor in the distress

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The Week Ahead Tomorrow, August 5: Hello Housing Roundtable The Hello Housing team is hosting a virtual roundtable on August 5th at 6 p.m. The roundtable will be an opportunity to learn helpful information about AC Boost, such as how to apply and the program’s eligibility requirements. Housing counseling agency partners will also be in attendance to provide additional support to AC Boost participants seeking homeownership. RSVP on AC Boost website: acboost.org/

“Innocence” by Leonard Ansion

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For nearly 40 years, the Hayward Arts Council (HAC) has been a centerpiece for art in Hayward. Operating several galleries around town for local artists to display their work, HAC has worked hard to keep Hayward art alive. Now, however, this artistic center of a diverse community is embracing a new challenge—international art. With the help of Arts Council member and Hayward resident Lani Lamido, a connection has been established with the Palawan Heritage Center and Museum of the Philippines. Lani has arranged a virtual display of the paintings of renowned artist Leonard Bulquerin Ansiong. Ansiong focuses on the indigenous faces and natural scenery of the Palawan Province of the Philippines.

Indigenous children are his chief subject, and he paints them with detail and sensitivity to mood and intelligence. A companion topic is the natural beauty—the lakes and streams and lush greenery—of Palawan. And what is truly remarkable is that Ansiong is self-taught. His talent is all his own. To Lani Lamido, and HAC, this exhibit is a major step to promote the Philippines’ indigenous artists, supporting diversity and art between Hayward and the rest of the world. Lani hopes this will inspire young artists in Palawan to keep embracing the arts, despite competition from technology and social media. So, from now until September 30, 2021, visit: www. haywardartscouncil.org/ solo-shows/palawan-show to enrich your knowledge of art throughout the earth.

Tomorrow, August 5: Live Salsa Music Concert Join the Castro Valley Library for an outdoor Summer concert Thursday, Aug 5 at 6 p.m.! Bring your lawn chairs... bring the family... bring your dancing shoes! Rumbaché has established themselves as one of the hottest Bay Area Salsa Bands, fusing salsa, timba, bomba, funk and whatever else they can find to spice up the mood. And while you can hear them interpreting the classic and contemporary Cuban and Salsa repertoire, they are not shy with their own expression. Come enjoy a quartet of Rumbaché members on vocals and percussion lead by Patricio Angulo. Reservations are required for this FREE event. For more info or to register, go to www.aclibrary.org/location/castro-valley-events/ or call the Library at 510-667-7900. Saturday, August 7: ‘Bad Business Model Bikes’ Sale On Saturday, August 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bad Business Model Bikes will hold an estate sale & vintage bike sale to raise funds for AIDS/Lifecycle 2022. Decades of collectibles (Hawaiiana, deco, art, pottery, etc.) will be up for sale as well as 10 fully restored vintage road bikes @$249 each. Check it out at 19554 Jaydine St. in Castro Valley. All proceeds will go directly to AIDS/Lifecycle 2022 to support those living with HIV & AIDS. Saturday, August 7: Book Sale at CV Library The Friends of the Castro Valley Library will be holding book sales in front of the library (3600 Norbridge Avenue) every Saturday morning from 10 to11:45. There will be a selection of adult fiction, children books, DVD’s and a rotating selection of other categories. Proceeds help support programs at the Castro Valley Library. CASH ONLY. Tuesday, August 10: CV Rotary Lunch Meeting Pete DeQuincy, Lifeguard Services Manager | Fire Department/ Lifeguard Services, East Bay Regional Park District, will describe the East Bay Regional Park District Aquatics Programs. Lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, CV) at noon to 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $18 and reservations must be made by 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 8 at www.castrovalleyrotary.org under Event Registration. For more info, email: cvrotary@iCloud.com or 510-402-5123.

AC BOOST: Helping first-time homebuyers

Home: Hello Housing continued from front page to show appreciation and recognition of people in every socioeconomic level,” Miley said. The hope is it will support our core mission of sustaining diversity by empowering those whose access to home ownership has previously been out of reach.” To qualify, a household must either live or work in the county now, or been displaced from the county in the last 10 years, but not have owned a home in the last three years. Educators and First Responders get first preference among applications. If there are more “top-rated” applicants than loans available, a lottery will be used to pick loan recipients. Single family residences in Alameda County are covered, including condos, town homes, lofts, and live/work units. There are no monthly payments and no interest charged for 30 years as long as the buyer occupies the house. When the house is sold, the buyer would pay back the loan plus a proportional share of the rise in value of the home. If the loan

was 20 percent of the purchase price, for example, the seller would pay back the amount of the loan plus 20 percent of any gain in value. AC Boost is funded by Alameda County Measure A1, which was passed by Alameda County voters in 2016 with the aim of increasing affordable housing county-wide. It is run in cooperation with the housing nonprofit Hello Housing. More information about the program can be found on the AC boost website, www. acboost.org/, by email at acboost@hellohousing.org, or by calling 510-500-8840. Virtual Roundtable Tomorrow at 6 pm The Hello Housing team is hosting a virtual roundtable on August 5th at 6 p.m. The roundtable will be an opportunity to learn more about AC Boost, such as how to apply and the program’s eligibility requirements. Housing counseling agency partners will also be in attendance to provide additional support to AC Boost participants seeking homeownership. RSVP for the event on the AC Boost website.

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JUNE 17, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 580094 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Briesska Boutique, located at 19509 Redwood Glen, Castro Valley Ca 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Yumi Batkowski, 19509 Redwood Glen, Castro Valley Ca 94546. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced March, 1, 2021 /s/ Yumi Batkowski This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JUNE 17, 2026 JULY 14, 21, 28, AUGUST 04, 2021 0377-CVF

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JUNE 12, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 580664 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Dave’s Interior Construction Specialist, located at 3525 Seven Hills Rd., Castro Valley Ca 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): David Mercurio, 3525 Seven Hills Rd., Castro Valley Ca 94546. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ David Mercurio This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JULY 12, 2026 JULY 21, 28, AUGUST 04, 11, 2021 0383-CVF

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JULY 15, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 580780 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Deer Creek Funeral Service, located at 20630 Redwood Road, Castro Valley Ca 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jay Spencer, 1625 Orchard Ave., San Leandro, Ca 94577. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced 1991 /s/ Jay Spencer This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JULY 15, 2026 JULY 21, 28, AUGUST 04, 11, 2021 0382-CVF

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JULY 12, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 580673 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): One To One Nursing, located at 3647 Arcadian Dr., Castro Valley, Ca 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): One To One Nursing LLC, 3647 Arcadian Dr., Castro Valley, Ca 94546. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced N/A /s/ Daniel V. Galindo Jr This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JULY 12, 2026 JULY 21, 28, AUGUST, 4, 11, 2021 0380-CVF

JULY 12, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 580667 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Lulis House Cleaning. located at 9921 Bancroft Ave., Oakland, Ca 94603, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Maria de Lourdes Lomeli, 9921 Bancroft Ave., Oakland, Ca 94603. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Maria de Lourdes Lomeli This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JULY 12, 2026 JULY 28, AUGUST 04, 11, 18, 2021 0384-CVF

JULY 08, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 580602 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Redwood Road Pizza Express Hayward, located at 22323 Redwood Road, Castro Valley Ca 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jagmeet Kaur, 2228 Promontory Cir., San Ramon Ca 94583. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Jagmeet Kaur This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JULY 08, 2026 AUGUST 04, 11, 18, 25, 2021 0385-CVF

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Deadly Castro Valley House Fire One person died and two people went to the hospital after a fire at a home on Kildare Road in Castro Valley on Monday. Alameda County Firefighters responded to a call at 3:46 p.m. Heavy smoke from the fire could be seen as far away as Oakland. Crews were able to contain the fire to the first floor. Firefighters were able to rescue two occupants who were transported to the hospital for minor injuries. Tragically, a third occupant succumbed to injuries. The fire is under investigation.

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Leslie Ivy and Gary Stanford, Jr. star in Woodminster production of I Do!, I Do!, opening on Friday.

Woodminster Presents I Do, I Do: A Musical About Marriage Woodminster Summer Musicals presents its second show of the summer with I Do, I Do, based on the The Fourposeter with book, lyrics, and music by the creators of The Fantasticks. The show opens this Friday night. Performances are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays over the next three weekends – Aug. 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22. COVID safe protocols will be continuing throughout the summer. Seat assignments for this summer’s musicals at Woodminster Amphitheater range from $20 to $40, and are only available by phone at 510531-9597. There are no discounts this year. For more information, visit www. woodminster.com. Woodminster Summer Musicals are performed under the stars at Woodminster Amphitheater, an open-air performance facility in Joaquin Miller Park in the Oakland Hills. The park’s spectacular views and serene woodsy environment made it the perfect setting for the amphitheater, cascades, reflecting pool, and paths that were originally built as a WPA project in 1939. The story of a marriage is at the center of I Do! I Do!, an intimate and nostalgic work by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones (The Fantasticks). Written as a star vehicle for theatre legends, Mary Martin and Robert Preston, the original Broadway production received seven Tony Award nominations.

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The show begins with Michael and Agnes on their wedding day. Their vows behind them, they look forward to spending the rest of their lives together. We watch as they go through their wedding night jitters, raise a family and negotiate midlife crises. Michael eventually admits to his infidelity, and, although Agnes is angered by his ac-

tions, she forgives him and the couple reconciles. The production is directed by Joel Schlader, with music direction by Mark Dietrich, and choreographed by Sarah Pon and Blake Hennessy-York. The role of George will be played by Woodminster favorite, Gary Stanford Jr. and Agnes will be played by Leslie Ivy.

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Obituaries Richard Tucker Gillam In the early hours of Sunday, July 25, 2021, Richard Tucker Gillam released the arms of his loving family and reached out to the waiting arms of God. He was 84. Congestive Heart Failure with complications from Scleroderma were named as cause of death at San Ramon Regional Medical Center. Born in Moberly, MO, in 1936, he spent his young life in Tipp City, OH, where he graduated from Tippecanoe High School. On to Ohio University in Athens, OH, to study math and education, Dick met his future wife, Mary Flannery, and began a romance of 66 years, 61 as a married couple. Dick started his teaching career in Trotwood, OH, and then moved to Columbus, OH, where Mary was working. Disgruntled with his $3000 annual salary, he took a break from teaching and joined the Air Force through OTS (Officer Training School) and, as he said, became a “three-month wonder,” graduating as a Second Lieutenant. During the Vietnam War, he flew in KC135s as a navigator, attaining the rank of Captain. Back in civilian life, Dick moved the family---by now with two sons---to Southern California, to join the business world with IBM. After stents with several computer companies, Dick returned to his true calling, teaching. He loved helping students learn and had the habit of standing by the door of his classroom, greeting each class as they arrived, always with a smile and a joke or two. A favorite joke was about a funeral and a coffin; one student would often say “here comes the coffin man.” Dick was an active member of American Legion Post 649 in Castro Valley, serving as 2nd Vice Commander. One of his major assignments was selecting junior boys from local high schools to attend the Boys State Program in Sacramento, where they stayed on the campus of Sacramento State University to learn the ins-and-outs of state government. Dick is survived by his wife Mary and two sons: Russell Tucker Gillam of Philadelphia and Charles David Gillam of Bellevue, WA, and seven grandchildren, David, Kyle, Johnny, and Katie of Bellevue, and Ryan, Matthew, and Bridget of Philadelphia. A Memorial Service for Richard will be Saturday, August 7, at 11 a.m., at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 19179 Center Street, Castro Valley.

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Edward Childress Edward Childress, our dear father, left this world on June 25, 2021 after a wonderful 95-year visit that began in Memphis and ended in his Castro Valley home he’d loved since 1953. He outlived two terrific wives (Evelyn and Marge) and is survived by his daughter Martha and son Mark. Having been an only child of older, supportive parents, Ed forged a unique personality and style, seemingly always comfortable in his own skin, and most of his eccentricities were endearing. As kids we remember him as serious and stern, effectively complementing Mom’s softer approach to form an effective parental unit, but in the second half of his life he exuded great warmth and expressive affection. Upon graduation from Memphis Tech High, Ed served in the Army as an airplane mechanic and flight engineer. Soon after WWII ended he enrolled at LSU and later matriculated to Cal Berkeley, but the Southern charm never faded. Edward was an exemplary elementary educator for 37 years, mostly as a principal in Fremont, and in 1965 he was honored by the national Instructor Magazine for excellence in teaching. In leisure time you could usually find Dad sporting one of his signature jumpsuits melting away the hours at his workbench in the garage. He loved his tools and kept them impeccably maintained and organized. The collections of Stanley planes and pocket knives would ebb and swell depending on his latest triumphs at the swap meet, his favorite sport. Combining his skills as a craftsman and a passion for aeronautics, Edward’s model airplanes built from scratch from plans he drew himself were the stuff of legend. This guy could really sing, too, and was never encumbered by shyness or stage fright, exhibiting astonishing tenor talent in myriad groups and settings, including a fifty-year gig anchoring the church choir. In his final few years, though virtually deaf, pretty confused and barely ambulatory, Ed was still able to enjoy life, made possible by the indefatigable sunny dispositions and extraordinary dedication of his ‘round-the-clock’ caregivers Iris and Lina. Memorial service Sat. Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 19806 Wisteria St. in Castro Valley. Please advise via email (markchil7109@sbcglobal.net) or text (510) 589-3319 if you intend to attend.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Vicassily This week’s Athletes of the Week are Castro Valley resident Cassidy Cu, and her teammates - Victoria Blante of Hayward and Eily Corbett of Danville. The trio represented the United States and competed in the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships in Geneva, Switzerland from July 2-4. This Senior Women’s Group qualified for the Finals and placed 6th in the world (out of 17 teams from 12 countries). They earned the USA strong consideration for a spot in the World Games next summer in Birmingham, Alabama. The trio has been named on the 20212022 Acrobatic Gymnastics National Team and are looking to compete in next year’s World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. They have been training together for two years at West Coast Training Center in Livermore, CA.

At Left: Victoria Blante of Hayward, Center: Cassidy Cu of Castro Valley, and Eily Corbett of Danville (at right).

Parks: Fire Safety Tips continued from page 6 stands designed for that purpose in picnic areas. Dispose of barbecue coals in a fireplace, fire pit or barbecue grill, not in ordinary trash barrels. • Gas or propane camp stoves and portable barbecues are permissible, but must be placed in an area that won’t scorch or burn lawns or tabletops. They must be at least 30 feet from any flammable material such as grass, weeds, brush or buildings. Be sure you extinguish all burning fuel completely before leaving. • Park only in designated parking areas. Remember that a hot vehicle manifold can ignite tall, dry grass. • In extremely dry and windy weather, access to regional parks may be restricted, activities may be curtailed, or parks may be closed entirely. To be sure of a park’s status, check the district website, www.ebparks.org, before arriving at the park. • If you arrive to find that a park is closed, please do not enter anyway. You could place in danger both yourself and the district staff that would have to search for you. • Out on the trails, keep track of your location. Download a park map from the district website or pick one up at a trailhead information panel. • If you see a fire, call 9-1-1. If possible, report its size, direction of burn, and whether any structures or park visitors are in danger. Then leave the area immediately. • During an emergency, please cooperate with any instructions from park rangers, police and firefighters.

ADOPT-A-PET

Nena is a 6 year old female dog, patiently waiting for adoption since April. She knows “sit”, “shake” and “down”. She would love a home with older children and adults. To adopt call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200.

Dottie is a 7 year old female dog, patiently waiting for adoption since March. Her adoption is free, sponsored by SantaCon Hayward. Dottie loves belly rubs and would like to be adopted into an only-pet home. To adopt call (510) 293-7200.

Gracie is a very sweet 4 month old gray kitten with a tiny white patch on her chest. She’s friendly and playful. Gracie is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and FIV/FeLV negative. More info: Email Loveallpawzrescue@gmail.com.

Garnet, a 3 month old kitten, has very unique tortoiseshell markings. She’s an active kitten who’d love a home with another young cat. Spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and FIV/FeLV negative. Email Loveallpawzrescue@gmail.com.

Naturalist Erica Stephens will rap about raptors during a program from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7 at Las Trampas Regional Wilderness in San Ramon. Erica will set up a table near the parking lot at the north end of Bollinger Canyon Road off Crow Canyon Road, with lots of information about how to spot and identify the birds of prey that live in the park and rule its skies.

The program is free of charge; registration is not required. All levels of birding expertise are welcome. Bring your own binoculars; some loaners available. For information, call 510-544-3249. Beach Break Time At Del Valle Regional Park south of Livermore, it’s Beach Break time from 3 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 8 at the west shore swim beach behind the visitor center. Naturalists will lead a variety of games, craft making and other activities. The program is free; registration is not required. Del Valle is located on Del Valle Road off Mines Road about nine miles south of Livermore. There’s a parking fee of $6 per vehicle. For information, call 510-544-3249.

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