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WE ARE NOT OVARY-ACTING: Supporters of women’s reproductive rights marched down Castro Valley Boulevard to voice concerns about Supreme Court’s decision not to block Texas’s restrictions on abortion access.
Rallying for Women’s Reproductive Rights By Michael Singer
Castro Valley resident, Erik Nelson said he and his daughter Gigi marched this year as they have in the past few years to show their Dozens of Castro Valley residents took to support. the streets this past Saturday in defense of “My daughter, Gigi, and I just felt it was women’s reproductive rights and in response really important to stand up and add our to the recent Texas restrictions on abortion voices to the protest over these outrageous access. The local march and rally were one laws. A woman has a right to decide for of the hundreds staged across the United herself whether or not to carry a pregnancy States in opposition to restricting abortion to term. I think it’s really scary what’s hapaccess and overturning Roe v. Wade. pening, and it was heartening to see so many The crowd gathered at the intersection of people taking to the streets to be heard.” Redwood Road and Castro Valley Boulevard This year’s march was organized nation(sometimes referred to as “protest corner”) ally by Women’s March, which organized before walking to Adobe Park, where local annual protests during Donald Trump’s presiorganizers rallied the people with speeches dency. They were joined by dozens of groups and chants of “We Will Not Go Backwards,” including Planned Parenthood Federation of and “My body, My choice.” Some were America, the Service Employees Internationcarrying the same signs and donning the al Union, and the Abortion Care Network to same pink apparel they did five years ago in “harness the political power of diverse support of women’s rights. see RIGHTS on back page CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
A Castro Valley location on Redwood Road north of downtown was one of the 18 places raided by Alameda County Sheriff’s deputies on September 29 as part of the Bay Area’s largest-ever indoor pot bust. Other locations raided were in San Leandro, Hayward, and Oakland, the Sheriff’s Department said. The investigation had extended over 18 months and is ongoing. Deputies found more than 100,000 marijuana plants being grown illegally, said Sgt. Ray Kelly of the Sheriff’s
Department. He expects that number to rise, perhaps to as high as 500,000, as the seized plants are inventoried. Kelly believes it is the largest indoor pot-growing bust in Bay Area history. “Usually, our raids against big growing operations are outdoors, almost like pot farms,” he said, “In my 25 years, I’ve seen bigger, but outdoors, never an indoor operation this big.” Seven people were arrested, but Kelly said more arrests may follow, as the investigation continues. Kelly did not indicate how many of the arrests happened in Castro Valley. see BUST on page 3
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Trojan Sports Hall of Fame legend John Brosnan could have his legacy literally set in stone if a committee being assembled this month approves to add his name to Castro Valley High School Trojan Stadium. The Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education is asking for volunteers, “to join a diverse group of individuals with different areas of interest and expertise in Castro Valley history” to apply for the Naming Committee. The committee is expected to
review a request to name the Castro Valley High School Stadium after Brosnan. If interested in being a part of the process, you are encouraged to apply by completing a form at: www.cv.k12.ca.us/ CVHS-Stadium-NamingCommittee/ “Per Board Policy 7310, Naming of Facility, the Board encourages community participation in the process of selecting names,” a district spokesperson said. “An advisory committee shall be appointed to review name suggestions and submit recommendations for the Board’s consideration.” see STADIUM on page 2
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Postal Service Implements New Mail Delivery Service Standards On October 1, the Postal Service implemented new service standards for First-Class Mail and Periodicals. These new service standards will increase delivery reliability, consistency, and efficiency for our customers and across our network. Most First-Class Mail (61 percent) and Periodicals (93 percent) will be unaffected by the new service standard changes. Standards for single-piece First-Class Mail traveling within a local area will continue to be two days. The Postal Service will increase time-in-transit standards by 1 or 2 days for certain mail that are traveling longer distances. By doing so, the Postal Service can entrust its ground network to deliver more FirstClass Mail, which will lead to greater consistency, reliability, and efficiency.
In a statement released by the Postal Service, the organization states “The service standard changes are part of our balanced and comprehensive Delivering for America Strategic Plan and will improve service reliability and predictability for customers and enhance the efficiency of the Postal Service network. The service standard changes that we have determined to implement are a necessary step towards achieving our goal of consistently meeting 95 percent service performance.” USPS Offers Tips for Consumers With newly implemented service standards, USPS offers these tips for consumers: Plan ahead For mail or correspondence that requires a deadline, the Postal Service encourages consumers to plan ahead and
send their mail early. You likely wouldn’t wait to mail your mom a Mother’s Day card the day before or on Mother’s Day, so mail your letters and greeting cards with the Postal Service early so the Postal Service can ensure it reaches its final destination on-time. When sending mail long distance, mail early If it would take you more than a day to drive your mail to its destination, make sure to give your long-distance mail some extra time to travel with USPS. Keep mailing letters! The majority of First-Class Mail will be unaffected by the Postal Service’s new service standards. In fact, these new standards mean your letters and mail will be delivered more reliably and consistently than they have been in previous years.
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Stadium: Application Closes Oct. 13 continued from front page The goal of the naming committee is to provide an equitable process for community members to review the nomination of John Brosnan to be honored through naming a part of our school district in his honor. The application closes on October 13. “The committee provides a
process for the review of the merits of the nominee, and to recommend to the Board the appropriate way to honor the nominee that is in alignment with the school district’s motto of ‘All means All,’” according to the application site instructions. Coach’s Legacy “Coach”—as he was known around Castro Valley—passed
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Family Fight in Parking Lot Sunday, October 3: at 12:42 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 41-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of assault on a family member and resisting arrest in front of a business on East Castro Valley Boulevard at the 580 Market Place. The man was spotted in an altercation in the parking lot. Deputies took the man into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
Restraining Order, Assault Wednesday, September 29: at 6:45 a.m., a 63-year-old CV man was arrested on suspicion of violating the terms of a court-issued restraining order and assault on a family member. Deputies were called to a home on San Carlos Avenue near Stanton Avenue following an emergency call about an altercation at the home. The man was handcuffed and taken to Santa Rita Jail. The victim was treated at the scene.
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Prowler Caught Wednesday, September 29 at 6:51 a.m., a 28-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of loitering and prowling on private property on Anita Court near Anita Avenue. Deputies responded to a call from the owner who spotted the suspect on the property. The man was handcuffed and taken into custody.
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continued from front page Charges being filed include illegal marijuana cultivation, sales of marijuana, firearms possession, money laundering, and tax evasion. Kelly said evidence of the latter two crimes has been turned over to state authorities for further investigation. He added, “Federal authorities are welcome to look at what we found.” Kelly said that while multiple laws were being broken, he was impressed with the sophistication of the operation. “They had armed guards, electricians, weapons, and fine wines on hand,” he said, “not to mention $10 million in cash.” Growing small amounts of marijuana for personal use is legal in California, along with licensed commercial culti-
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2 pounds thick asparagus spears Olive oil Sauce: Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1-1/2 teaspoons) 1 teaspoon water 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter cut into 8 pieces Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly oil a large baking sheet. Rinse asparagus and snap off tough ends. Pat dry and arrange in single layer on baking sheet. Sprinkle with olive oil and toss to coat them. Roast the spears 8 to 10 minutes, turning them at least once, until they are tender but firm. Set aside to serve warm or at room temperature. Just before serving, make the Hollandaise sauce: In the top of a double boiler over simmering water, combine lemon juice, water, yolks and one piece of butter. Stir constantly with a wire whip, never stopping and being sure to reach all parts of the pan. As soon as the butter is about half melted, add another piece, and so on. Continue the process, stirring in another chunk of butter as soon as the previous one is half melted. When all the butter is in, add salt and pepper and immedi-
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and ground in a blender, then refrigerated 1/2 cup olive oil 4 medium cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound dry spaghetti Bring four quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot for cooking pasta. Snap off tough ends from the asparagus spears. Cut spears in half lengthwise, then slice them on the bias into 1-inch pieces. Steam the asparagus until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Set the cooked asparagus aside. Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and toast them, shaking the pan occasionally to redistribute the crumbs, until golden brown— about 5 minutes. Do not let crumbs burn. Set the toasted crumbs aside. Heat the oil in the empty skillet. Add the garlic and sauté over medium heat until lightly colored, about 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley leaves, lemon juice and salt, and cook for 30 seconds. Add the asparagus to the pan and mix well. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. While preparing the sauce, cook and drain the pasta, making sure that some water still clings to the noodles. Toss the hot pasta with the asparagus sauce and toasted bread crumbs. Mix well and transfer portions to warm pasta bowls. Serve immediately. Yields 4 servings.
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continued from page 5 report, “A Universal Truth: No Health Without a Workforce” stresses the need for CHWs to keep services accessible to all communities. What will you learn? Your life experience and empathy are important in this field and the course will give you solid knowledge to help people. Topics include roles in public health, affordable housing resources, benefits programs (SSI, IHSS, CalFresh, EBT), care coordination, transitions support, recovery support, accurate documentation, patient coaching/ health promotion, health literacy and career development. What is the job outlook? PHOTO COURTESY US NAVY According to Kerry PrinciPetty Officer 1st Class Joey Escalona serves as a pato, Career Technical Educalogistics specialist aboard the USS Carl Vinson. tion Coordinator at CVACE, the employment outlook is with an average hourly 4R Star Forum Ad for 8/26bright Forum wage between $22-27/hr. She sees growing need as Medicare is now covering CHW services and Alameda County is grow A Hayward native is serving aboard USS Carl Vinson, ing their use of CHWs. the U.S. Navy’s third Nimitz-class super-carrier. Petty Of Need is strong among popuficer 1st Class Joey Escalona serves as a logistics specialist. lations experiencing behavioral Logistics specialists are in charge of handling all the matehealth, housing and substance rials and cargo delivered to the carrier task force in support of aviation, ships, submarines and expeditionary forces. “We abuse challenges. We’re at a time in history when the world are in charge of shipping and receiving, it is like working in a warehouse,” said Escalona. “We manage thousands of ship needs caring people to reach the most vulnerable. parts and replenish them when parts are issued.” If this sounds like a good fit, 4R Star Forum Ad for 8/26 Forum 4R Star Forum Ad for 8/26 Forum sign up today for the mandatory orientation by registering on www.cvadult.org or calling (510) 886-1000. Class starts in November Congratulations to Castro Valley’s Newest and will run through May. It will be live online 2 days a week with 7 sessions in person on campus. The cost is $1,149. REDUCE • REUSE • RECYCLE • ROT
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Senior Q&A: How to Preserve a Parent’s Low Property Tax on Trust Distribution Q. My mom owned her home for 25 years before she recently passed. Her trust leaves it 50-50 to my brother and me. I would like to keep the home by purchasing my brother’s interest for cash, and he is okay with that. Is there a way that we can do this without triggering a property tax reassessment, especially now that Prop 19 has passed? By Gene L. Osofsky, Esq. SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
A. Yes there is! However, the matter must be handled in a special way. Background: Proposition 13, which California voters passed in the 1970’s to hold the line on property taxes, nevertheless allowed the County Assessor to reassess property whenever there was a “change in ownership”. Proposition 58, which the voters adopted later, provided that a transfer of a home between parent and child would not be considered a “change in ownership, provided that a Claim for Reassessment Exclusion were timely filed. Proposition 19, which became law in early 2021, must now also be considered. Under these Propositions, your purchase of your brother’s 50% interest using your own money would be deemed a “change in ownership” as to that portion, because it would be deemed a non-exempt transfer between siblings, rather than a parent – child
transfer. Your purchase would then trigger a reassessment as to that 50%. Good news, however! There is a workaround that has been approved by the California State Board of Equalization (“BOE”). If – rather than using your own money – the trustee of the trust borrows money from a third-party lender, securing that loan by the home, and then distributes the entire home to you (encumbered by the loan amount) and an equivalent value in cash to your brother, there then may be no change in ownership and no reassessment, assuming that the value of the home is not more than $1 Million more than its taxable value when owned by your mother. You would then be responsible for the loan. Per my recent advice from the BOE, this strategy still works after Prop. 19! To illustrate how this applies in various fact patterns, consider the following scenarios. In each case assume that the home has a value of $500,000, that the trust does not prohibit a non-pro rata division of assets, that it permits the trustee to borrow money, that you move into possession and treat the home as your own principal residence, that the value of the home has not increased more than $1 Million beyond its taxable value when owned by your mother, and that you file a timely Claim for Reassessment Exclusion is filed:
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1. The only asset in the trust is the home. At the conclusion of trust administration, it is allocated by deed 50-50 to you and your brother. Change in ownership but only as to 50% owned by non-resident brother. Reassessment as to 50%. 2. The trust is comprised of the home and $500,000 in cash. The home goes to you and all the cash to your brother. No reassessment. 3. The only asset in the trust is the home. Trustee borrows $250,000 from a third-party lender, and distributes the home encumbered by the loan to you and the $250,000 in cash to your brother. No reassessment. 4. The trust is comprised of the home and $100,000 in cash, for a total trust estate of $600,000. Trustee borrows $200,000 from a third-party
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lender, and distributes the home encumbered by the loan to you and $300,000 in cash to your brother. No reassessment. Note: These transactions must be handled very carefully, a suitable lender engaged and adequate documentation furnished to the County Assessor. This is not a do-it-yourself project, and it is strongly recommended that they be fully supervised by an attorney familiar with trust administration and Proposition 19. If handled correctly, preserving a parent’s low property tax base can result in thousands of dollars in savings over time and help make retention of the family home more affordable. Gene L. Osofsky is an elder law and estate planning attorney in the East Bay. Visit his website at www.LawyerForSeniors.com.
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REAL ESTATE REALITY
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ven though Bay Area winters are mild compared to much of the rest of the country, it is important to prepare for the colder months ahead. While it is warm now, winter is not far away, so it is wise to get started now. Here is our recommended Winter Prep List: Get your heater serviced. Do not wait until everyone else has the same idea – get it done now. Check around for HVAC companies offering winterizing specials. Make sure you replace your furnace filter. Clean and patch gutters. To ensure water can run freely through the gutters and downspouts, clean them now and caulk or repair any leaks. Replace defective parts as necessary. Install downspout extenders if needed to move water
as far away from the foundation as possible (at least 3 feet is recommended). If you have low spots where water moves towards your home instead of away, consider adding dirt to correct the grade. Trim back vegetation around your home. Make sure no bushes are touching the home and trim back any tree branches that are too close to the roof. Inspect the roof. Many roofing companies offer low-cost roof inspections along with a list of recommended repairs. Do not wait until it is raining to call a roofer. Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It is recommended that your devices be no more than 10 years old. Replace older units and ensure you have a working smoke detector in each bedroom and in the hallway out-
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side the bedrooms on each level. Install new batteries as needed. You will need a CO detector on each level as well – combination smoke and CO detectors are a good choice for hallways. Consider replacing your windows. If you have older single-pane windows, not only will you have drafts, the heat loss at the windows will hurt you in the wallet with higher heating bills. Consider updating to energy efficient dual pane windows. Check weather seals. Make sure your doors have adequate weather seals and door sweeps to close off all gaps. Caulk around windows as necessary. Close any fireplace dampers. Protect patio furniture. If left uncovered, mildew can quickly become an issue. Cover with a tarp or bring the cushions inside. Prepare now – when cooler temperatures arrive, you will be snug and ready for the worst that winter can throw at you. 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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$897,500 [2 BD - 1,454 SF - 1952 15351 Farnsworth Street 94579: $930,000 [3 BD - 1,426 SF - 1955 16006 East 14th Street #209 358 Accolade Drive 94577: 94578: $410,000 [1 BD - 791 $960,000 [3 BD - 1,599 SF - 2002 SF - 1987 1143 San Jose Street 94577: 14297 Doolittle Drive #31 94577: $1,305,000 [3 BD - 1,799 SF $468,000 [2 BD - 980 SF - 1974 1938 286 Caliente Drive 94578: 14092 School Street 94578: $525,000 [2 BD - 1,060 SF - 1980 $6,500,000 [3 BD - 1,648 SF 2302 Belvedere Avenue 94577: $635,000 [2 BD - 1,108 SF - 1972 1956 2135 Buena Vista Avenue 94577: SAN LORENZO $680,000 [2 BD - 980 SF - 1942 Total: 8 – Average Price: $797,500 High: $950,000 – Low: $500,000 915 Kenyon Avenue 94577: 18162 Via Valencia 94580: $730,000 [2 BD - 1,114 SF - 1948 $500,000 [3 BD - 1,397 SF - 1951 130 Euclid Avenue 94577: $755,000 [2 BD - 1,288 SF - 1915 17280 Via Estrella 94580: 15208 Edgemoor Street 94579: $780,000 [2 BD - 837 SF - 1948 $775,000 [3 BD - 1,328 SF - 1950 1233 Bockman Road #4 94580: 1387 147th Avenue 94578: $800,000 [4 BD - 1,745 SF - 2017 $780,000 [4 BD - 1,796 SF - 1950 874 Mooney Avenue 94580: 16863 Los Banos Street 94578: $825,000 [3 BD - 1,063 SF - 1951 $780,000 [2 BD - 1,305 SF - 1949 15966 Via Conejo 94580: 74 Williams Street 94577: $825,000 [3 BD - 1,208 SF - 1944 $800,000 [2 BD - 1,008 SF - 1926 17061 Via Perdido 94580: 15205 Wiley Street 94579: $850,000 [3 BD - 1,068 SF - 1947 $835,000 [3 BD - 1,697 SF - 1952 1693 Via Lacqua 94580: $850,000 14897 Lark Street 94578: $838,000 [3 BD - 1,494 SF - 1945 [3 BD - 1,143 SF - 1955 968 William Drive 94580: $950,000 15217 Galt Street 94579: $855,000 [2 BD - 1,258 SF - 1954 [3 BD - 1,541 SF - 1999 1509 Oriole Avenue 94578:
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Mortgage Rates Jump Above Three Percent Mortgage rates rose across all loan types this week as the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached its highest point since June. Many factors led to this increase, including the Federal
Reserve communicating that it will taper its support of the capital markets, the broadening of inflation and emerging energy supply shortages which compound other labor and materials shortages.
We expect mortgage rates to continue to rise modestly which will likely have an impact on home prices, causing them to moderate slightly after increasing over the last year.
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Over 50,000 pounds of e-waste and other materials were collected at the CVSan Recycles Day held at Canyon Middle School.
CVSan Collects Textiles, E-Waste For Recycling
Castro Valley Sanitary District holds successful recycling day The Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) held another Recycles Day event at Canyon Middle School in July, and collected thousands of pounds of waste. During the six-hour event, 1,037 Alameda County residents and CVSan businesses dropped off textiles, e-waste, and other household hazardous waste
(HHW) to be properly recycled or disposed. A total of 6,948 pounds of textiles were dropped off, and 51,297 pounds of e-waste and HHW was collected. As with past Recycles Day events, one cubic foot bags of compost were given out to CVSan residents and businesses. Over 3,000 bags were distributed.
CVSan thanks its partners, Alameda County Industries, and Alameda County HHW Facility, as well as everybody who helped to create this successful event. The next Recycles Day event will be held on April 23, 2022. Appointments will be required. Appointment registration will open March 28, 2022.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Now Until October 20: Proctor PTA Shoe Drive
Proctor Elementary School wants your shoes! Their PTA is collecting new and gently used shoes of ALL TYPES until October 20th, as a school fundraiser. Men’s, women’s, children’s, sandals, slippers, sneakers, heels, etc. Donation bins are in school parking lot located at 17520 Redwood Road. For more, contact Ebony at: fundraising@proctorPTA.net Saturday, October 9: All Saints Rummage Sale
All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 911 Dowling Blvd. in San Leandro, will hold a rummage sale on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Most items sold on a donation basis. Mask required and shoppers will be asked to follow instructions by volunteers at the sale. Treasures for all. Thank you for supporting the social ministries programs of All Saints. Tuesday, October 12: Rotary Hosts Schomaker
Heather Schomaker, director of outreach for the Wheelchair Foundation will present the Rotary Wheelchair Initiative. For two decades, the Foundation has been delivering mobility, freedom, dignity, and hope one wheelchair at a time by providing a free wheelchair to those in need. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 to 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, by emailing Rotary at cvrotary@iCloud.com or (510) 402-5123. More information is available at: castrovalleyrotary.org. Saturday, October 23: Soroptimist Rummage Sale
Soroptimist of the East Bay will be holding their signature Garage/rummage Sale. Saturday, October 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3841 Somerset Ave., Castro Valley. They will be selling gently used clothing and household items, children’s clothing and toys and much more! All proceeds go to local non-profits that benefit at-risk local women and children Donation items may be dropped off Friday, Oct. 22 from 3 to 6 p.m. Please wear mask and practice social distancing! Tuesday, October 26: Climate Change Talk
As we experience the effects of climate change, feelings of dread and powerlessness are common and unsurprising. Leslie Davenport, a licensed integrative psychotherapist and climate psychology consultant, will help us understand and manage those feelings so we can put more energy into addressing the crisis we all face. This free online presentation is hosted via Zoom by the Alameda County Library on Tuesday, October 26 at 1 to 2:30 p.m. It is designed for adults and teens. Registration required at: aclibrary.org. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants before the event.
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utumn with its cooler weather is a great time for hiking in the regional parks and other public lands, and the park district has lots of enjoyable naturalist-led walks on the schedule. Here are some options: “Morningtide Walks” is a series of tidal marsh explorations the second Saturday of each month with naturalist Virginia Delgado. There’s a walk from 10 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 9 at Bay Point Regional Shoreline. The hike is free, but registration is required. For registration and information, call 888-327-2757 and select option 2. “Saturday Strolls” are another hiking series. Join a naturalist for a moderate, 3.25 mile hike from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 9 at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve in Oakland. There’s no bubbling lava, but Sibley does show geologic evidence of a volcano that was active in the Oakland hills 10 million years ago. The hike is free of charge and registration is not necessary. The park entrance is on Skyline Boulevard a short distance south of the intersection with Grizzly Peak Boulevard. For information, please call 510-544-3187. It’s more of a telescope-assisted hike through the heavens, but astronomy buffs will enjoy a skywalk hosted by park district naturalist Alex Collins and the Tri-Valley Stargazers from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Arroyo Road staging area of Del Valle Regional Park. The group
Outdoor Safety Tips While we’re on the topic of hiking, a few safety tips are in order for anyone visiting the regional parks and other public lands, whether hiking, bicycling or horseback riding. • It’s best to go with a friend or a group. The parks are safe, but if you’re with a friend, there’s help if you become injured. • If you do go alone, tell someone responsible where you are going and when you expect to return. Better yet, describe your specific trail route and stick to it. And remember to check back in when you return. • Take along a park map. You can download a map at: www.ebparks.org. Free maps are also usually at the information panels at park trailheads. • Check the weather and dress in layers. Especially in Enjoy an autumn hike in the regional parks and other the fall and winter, conditions can change suddenly. If it turns public lands. The park district has lots of enjoyable naturalist-led walks on the schedule. cold and wet, you can’t put on extra clothing that you didn’t will have telescopes set up for Another hiking opportunity bring along. viewing of constellations, star is the Over-the-hills Gang, • The park district still recclusters, nebulae and more. ommends carrying a mask and an informal group of hikers Bring blankets, flashlights, and 55 years and older who enjoy maintaining social distancing. dress in layers. We’re not out of the woods yet, nature study, fitness and fun. The Arroyo Road staging Naturalist Trail Gail Broes- COVID-wise. • Bring water and a snack. area is at the end of Arroyo der will lead the group on a Once you are past the trailRoad, which is reached via hike from 10 a.m. to 12:30 heads and picnic areas, there South L Street in downtown p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12 aren’t any drinking fountains. Livermore. The program is starting at Marina Bay Park And don’t forget some water free of charge and registration in Richmond. Bring water, for your dog. A one-gallon Zipis not required. a snack, and sunscreen. The group follows CDC guidelines, loc bag makes a good drinking As mentioned in the bowl for Fido. so please also bring a mask. previous column, autumn is • In an emergency, call the annual tarantula mating The hike is free of charge 9-1-1. There’s also a direct season. There’s a tarantula trek and registration is not necesemergency number to the park program on Sunday, Oct. 10 at sary. For info and directions, Del Valle, but unfortunately it call 510-544-2233. This is just district’s police and fire dispatcher: 510-881-1121. is already full. For suggestions a sampling of the activities These precautions will ason where to try to find tarantu- scheduled in coming days at sure a safe and enjoyable visit las at Del Valle on your own, the regional parks. For a full to the parklands. Happy trails! email DVvisit@ebparks.org. list, visit: www.ebparks.org.
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AUGUST 19, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 581692 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): S&S Mechanical Counsulting, located at 18937 Parsons Avenue, Castro Valley Ca 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Steve Santos, 18937 Parsons Avenue, Castro Valley Ca 94546. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Steve Santos This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires AUGUST 19, 2026 SEP 15, 22, 29, OCT 06, 2021 0397-CVF
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AUGUST 16, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 581518 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Alameda Enterprises, located at 1424 Leonard Drive, San Leandro CA 94577, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): East Bay Enterprises, 1424 Leonard Drive, San Leandro CA 94577. This business is conducted by a Corporation, C4761242 This business commenced N/A /s/ Rafael Reynaga This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires AUGUST 15, 2026 SEP 15, 22, 29, OCT 06, 2021 0398-CVF
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SEP 13, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 582614 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Travel Key, located at 5834 Highwood Rd., Castro Valley Ca 94552, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Linda M. Tangren, 5834 Highwood Rd., Castro Valley Ca 94552. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced 12/1/1993 /s/ Linda M. Tangren This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires SEP 12, 2026 SEP 22, 29, OCT 06, 13, 2021 0400-CVF
ABANDONMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER. 527512 The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Interior Couture, at 20003 Summerridge Dr., Castro Valley Ca 94552, in Alameda County. Full name of registrant is: Margaret E. Anderson, at 20003 Summerridge Dr., Castro Valley Ca 94552. The Fictitious Business Name Statement Interior Couture was filed on 2/10/2017 in the county of Alameda. Original File Number 527512. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). This statement was filed with the County clerk of Alameda County on: top right stamp date. NOTICE - This
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2022 Rodeo Legislation: Editor, Most legislators decide in Oct/Nov upon what bills to carry in the coming session. Here are four 2022 bills needing an author: (1) Amend state rodeo law, Penal Code 596.7, so as to require an on-site veterinarian at all rodeos– the current ”on call” option is not working, and animals are suffering needlessly. Race tracks, horse shows, endurance rides all require on-site veterinarians. So should rodeos. (2) Ban ”tie-down” calf roping, allowing only ”breakaway” roping, as Rhode Island has done; (3) Ban the Mexican charreada’s brutal ”steer tailing” event (outlawed in Alameda & Contra Costa Counties in 1993); Girl Scout Troop 30774 finished a project installing interactive sign posts in the garden at Stanton Elementary (4) Ban the rodeo’s non-sanctioned ”wild cow milking School. contest,” children’s ”mutton busting,” and all animal ”scrambles” - cruel and dangerous for all concerned. Alameda County outlawed ”mutton busting” in 2019. All legislators may be written c/o The State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814. Let them hear from you! Four members of Girl attached the questions and –Eric Mills, Oakland Scout Troop 30774 of Castro answers to their posts. Valley earned their Bronze The girls cut the posts F O R U M O B I T U A R I E S Award by installing interac- down to size, cleaned up and Letters to the Editor must may be submitted online at tive sign posts in the Stanton sanded the posts, and they May 10, 1944 ~ June 2, 2021 ebpublishing.com or emailed Elementary School garden. added handles so the lid could include writer’s first and Their goal is to increase be easily lifted to display the to obits@ebpublishing.com March 1, 1945 ~ September 15, 2021 last names (a first name utilization of the garden and answer inside. They dug out Please include your phone initial is not acceptable), Our friends Bob and Judy Clark number. For assistance, call make it fun for the kids. post holes, mixed cement, phone number, city of They researched facts about and installed their posts in exited the world within 3 months 510-614-1560. plants in the garden and the garden. residence, and must be of each other, which is completely
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Gary Martin Johnson passed away peacefully on March 17, 2021. Gary was born in Oakland, California on March 11, 1951. Family consisted of mother and father, Kathleen and Carl and older brother Alan. Younger brother Brian arrived four years later. The family resided in San Leandro in the same house where his mother still lives today. Lots of memories and good times were shared in that home. Gary’s brother Alan remembers that Gary seemed to have an innate talent at a variety of skills even at a young age. He could weld, do wiring, carpentry, solve mechanical problems, the list was endless. He won an award in high school for designing and crafting a beautiful sewing box. Alan remembers, “We were more than brothers, we were Teamsters together and best friends. Gary always had a project going in the family basement.” But his real passion was for cars. Gary’s first car was a 31 Coupe, which he meticulously restored. He also had a Model A and a 58 Chevy just to name a few. Alan recalls their Saturday mornings would be spent tracking down car parts and working on projects together. Gary was full of energy and always willing to lend a hand to others. Gary graduated from San Lorenzo High School in 1969. Restoring cars and trucks continued to be a passion throughout his life, so it was a natural fit when Gary joined Grand Auto where he was employed for 20+ years. Gary was a valued employee who was highly regarded by staff and customers for his automotive knowledge and expertise. While still in his twenties Gary purchased a house in Castro Valley. He took pride in his home and through his efforts it was always well maintained. When Gary was in his late 40’s he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. As his physical abilities declined and the disease progressed Gary continued to find new ways to get around and never gave up. Because of his determination he was able to live in his beloved Castro Valley home up until the last few months of his life. Gary had an inquisitive mind and was a good conversationalist. He was knowledgeable on many subjects and enjoyed discussing current events. One thing you didn’t get from Gary was self-pity, he didn’t want to burden others with his own problems. Despite a failing body, Gary’s love of life and perseverance helped him to make the most of every day. He loved his mother, Kathleen and his brothers. He always spoke so fondly and with high regard of his Dad, Carl who passed away in 1997. His brother Brian died in 2019. Gary’s indomitable spirit even in the face of immense physical challenges will continue to inspire all who knew him. His smile, many accomplishments and good heart will not be forgotten. A Memorial Service will be held for Gary on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 11:30am at Faith Lutheran Church located at 20080 Redwood Road in Castro Valley.
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fitting. They were always Bob and Judy, Judy and Bob. Bob’s parents were Carl and Ruby Clark. Judy’s were Harry and Gladys James. After her parents divorced she came to love her stepmother Madge as a mother. They both grew up in Oakland, and attended Oakland High where they met. They married in 1964. Their only child, Kelly was born in 1965. Sadly, they lost her in 2017. He was always steady Bob, and she was always selfless Judy. In the 60’s their house was the place to be for most of their friends, to the chagrin of their neighbors. Bob was a lifelong member of IBEW 595. He tried to interest Kelly in becoming an electrician too as he felt it afforded him a good solid living, but she chose the insurance field. They were diehard Raiders fans in the 70’s and held season tickets along with Judy’s dad, Harry. They were excited when they were able to go to the Raiders first Super Bowl (where they stomped the Vikings) in 1977 at the Rose Bowl. In the 80’s they started attending car races, and that continued into the 90s for Bob. Some NASCAR, and mostly local sprint car races. After a while, Judy opted to stay home, and Bob went with the boys. In the 90’s they moved from their 25+ year home on Rizzo to a bigger home with a pool on Cold Water Drive. Bob was able to swim every day. When his MS came out of remission, it was the easiest exercise for him. The 2000’s brought a slow decline in Bob’s health. He was grateful for the knowledge that his “angel” Judy, was always there for him through thick and thin, and she was glad that she could be. More recently, Judy befriended her neighbors, who loved her dearly for her kindness and thoughtfulness. She never forgot a birthday, holiday, or an anniversary. She handed treats through the fence to our children. She told the best stories of her past, with all the fun details. They both touched many in their lifetimes and their leaving will leave a hole in many hearts. Arrangements made by Jess C. Spencer Mortuary, Inc. & Crematory, (510) 581-9133. Memorial Service will be held at a later date and to call Spencer’s for information.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Jalen Melancon Our Athlete of the week is Jalen Melancon. This Senior running back for the Castro Valley High School Varsity Football team. Melancon was instrumental in the Trojans won Friday’s League game against Kennedy High School by a score of 40-8. Jalen scored three touchdowns including a 6-yard drive right up the middle on a 4th and Goal situation to increase the Trojan lead to 33 right before halftime. Melancon was also key to the Trojans’ running game in their home opener against Granada and in their win last week against Piedmont. Castro Valley will host Moreau Catholic this weekend for its Homecoming game.
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Rights: ‘We ADOPT-A-PET Will Not Go Backwards’ continued from front page women and their communities to create transformative social change.” The Texas Heartbeat Act came into effect as of September 1. The legislation signed by Governor Greg Abbot prohibits abortions in the state as early as six weeks—before some women know they are pregnant—and opens the door for almost any private citizen to sue abortion providers and others. A Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks is coming before the Supreme Court this fall. The California Future of Abortion Council, a coalition of reproductive rights and justice organizations says it’s currently analyzing ways to expand access to abortion care to residents and others who may need it.
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