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Art for Art’s Sake Abstract art dominates newest exhibit at John O’Lague Galleria
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Twelve people in Alameda County are among those contracting the latest version of the coronavirus, local health officials said last Friday in a statement. Five of the cases are linked to a November 27 wedding in Wisconsin, which one of these individuals attended upon return from international travel. A State lab used genomic sequencing to identify the five infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant, which is now being detected around the country and the world. Genomic sequencing data is not yet available for all 12 cases. “These individuals are between the ages of 18-49. see COVID, page 10
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Making Spirits Bright
BAYWOOD COURT LIGHTS UP THE HOLIDAYS Santa and his elf danced in front of a giant Christmas tree at Baywood Court senior living center last Friday, to the accompaniment of the Tinseltones singers.
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Castro Valley sees few changes in the new Alameda County supervisorial districts set by the Board of Supervisors every ten years following the census, but some neighboring communities were combined differently into districts. The board voted at a December 2 online meeting to adopt a final map, identified as the “A” map. Aftercounty staff is expected to make minor technical changes, the map still needs a first vote to accept it and then a formal vote to formally pass the map, scheduled for December 14. The first vote was scheduled to be held last night after we went to press. see REDISTRICTING, page 10
50 Years for Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church By Michael Singer
years with three, fundamental qualities: faith, love, and CASTRO VALLEY FORUM humility,” said Father Nikolaos In 1971, polyester clothing Bekris. and long natural hair were the The festivities began on Nostyles for men and women. vember 12 with a ‘70s-themed The Super Bowl was played on Youth Night, led by Youth artificial turf for the first time Director Anna Teodosiadis, and Marvin Gaye released his where more than 30 young single “What’s Going On.” (and young at heart) people It was also the first year that boogied-down to the top hits of Resurrection Greek Orthodox the decade, played games and Church opened its doors to the broke open a disco-ball pinata. Castro Valley community. The event also included filling a time capsule with pictures, Now, 50 years later, the church’s community assembled current-day memorabilia, and predictions for the next for its golden milestone with a weekend full of celebrations 50 years when the capsule is and to look toward a new and opened in 2071. exciting future. More than 300 people at “Like the early Christians, tended the Gala Celebration on the people of our parish have November 13. The event insee CHURCH, page 3 accomplished much over 50
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS (pictured left to right): Rev. Father Nikolaos Bekris, Liz Levy, Marina Johannes, George Efstathiou, Nicolette Efstathiou, Jessica Wallner, Karen Ries, Christine Psefteas, Renée Taylor, Anna Teodosiadis, Gary Wallner. Kneeling: Ray Akkawi, and Lou Evans.
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Join Citizen’s Advisory Committee The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) is accepting applications from interested residents of Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and unincorporated Alameda County for committee positions on the Districts’ Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC) for 20222023.
The committee meets four times per year and provides advisory recommendations to the District Board of Directors, reviews District programs, park design projects and works on specific Board directed projects. To obtain a CAC application or additional information please call (510) 881-6700 or
visit https://www.HaywardRec.org/cac to download an application. Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 10, 2021. To learn more about the District CAC or for additional information please visit www. HaywardRec.org, call (510) 881-6700 or email H.A.R.D. at: info@HaywardRec.org
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Abstract Art World Dominates At Hayward’s O’Lague Galleria By Bruce Roberts
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In the world of art, everybody’s different. If five painters paint the same subject, each result will be a little bit different. This is true in representational art—where the artist’s goal is to accurately recreate the subject. But it’s especially true in abstract art, where there may not even be a subject. It is art where the goal is the design of colors and lines and shadings, perhaps totally detached from reality. At the John O’Lague Galleria in Hayward’s beautiful city hall, from now until January 13, the Abstract Art world dominates. Thirty-one local artists have joined forces to create a terrific display of Abstract Art, Art where the goal is not a landscape, or a portrait, or a puppy, but rather Art only for the sake of Art. Hayward Arts Council Exhibiting Artists: Hetal Anjaria, Elinor Cheung, Debra Collins, Laura Comstock, Lee Daguman, Patricia Dennis, Margaret Dolley “Molly Dolly,” Valerie Dowla, Anna Rachel Fisher, Richard Geiger, Seema Gupta, Pamela Holloway, Renee Kelly, Anna Kim, Jill Kneeter, Claudine Krause, Vanita Lee-Tatum, Beichen Li, Ann Maloney-Mason, Patricia Osage, Kathryn Page, Marisol Pastor-Cabrera, Janet A Rehder, Bruce Roberts, Rita Sklar, Chandana Srinath, Ruey Lin
“Balancing Thoughts,” acrylic by Castro Valley artist Valerie Dowla on view at “Go Abstract” exhibition featuring members of the Hayward Arts Council at John O’Lague Galleria at Hayward City Hall until January 13. Galleria opens to the public M-F, 9 am - 5 pm.
Syrop, Wanda Taylor, Renea Turner, Gerald Thompson, Vani Visweswaran It is art exploiting each artist’s designing imagination, with the result a dazzling display of curves and contours, all molding into one. Between now and January 13, visit the O’Lague Galleria on the first floor of the Hayward City Hall, and see how imagination can run wild. “Go Abstract: Express
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Church: Future Leaders of the Parish continued from front page cluded congratulatory messages by church dignitaries such as His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco and His Grace Bishop Ioannis of Phocaea. “I am inspired by these young people because I see the hope for tomorrow is happening today,” His Eminence said. “Today, with the immense talent and commitment of these young people, the dreams of the parish will become reality. May God inspire you all to do the work of God in the Resurrection community.” After a dinner prepared by Chef Michael Vitakes, parishioner Mark Fridell showed a video depicting the history of the parish and testimonials from past clergy and parishioners. “It’s now up to us to inspire a new generation to follow in our footsteps and be the future leaders of the parish – a future where we continue to grow and ‘be the Church,’ a parish family filled with love for one
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another, and a place where we all belong,” Anniversary committee chairman Gary Wallner said. In addition to serving the Greek community, Resurrection is best known in Castro Valley as the site of the annual Greek Festival in October where it invites the community to share in its culture, music,
and food. The pandemic prevented in-person revelries, so the church opted for a “take out” version the last two years in a row. Resurrection’s other public outreach programs include a food pantry, Greek dances, an annual golf tournament, and hosting a Cub Scout group.
Stolen Property Sunday, December 5: at 4:55 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 40-year-old CV man on suspicion of possession of stolen property. The man was spotted leaving a retail store in the Castro Village shopping center with unpaid merchandise. Deputies handcuffed the man and took him into custody. Illegal Dumping Sunday, December 5: at 1:20 p.m., a 45-year-old CV man was arrested on suspicion of trespassing and dumping building materials on the side of the road. Deputies spotted the man in a turnout on Eden Canyon Road near westbound I-580 shoveling out his load. The man was taken into custody.
Drugs and Theft Sunday, December 5: at 10:00 p.m., deputies arrested a 26-year-old woman from Castro Valley on suspicion of possession of illegal narcotics and related drug paraphernalia and possession of stolen property. The woman was traveling on Marshall Street near Veronica Avenue when deputies stopped to address racial justice and input about establishing either By Michael Singer her for questioning as a suspolice reform. In September a Community Sheriff’s OverCASTRO VALLEY FORUM pect of theft from a third party. sight Board and/or an Office of 2020, State Assembly mem Is it time to bring account- the Inspector General. Brown, bers passed AB1185, a bill to Deputies found the drugs in her who recently served as Wilma allow counties to create these purse during questioning. The ability and oversight to the citizen-based boards. Governor woman was taken into custody. Chan’s Chief of Staff, was Alameda County Sheriff’s appointed to represent District Gavin Newsom signed the bill Office? An online meeting Driving Intoxicated that same month. 3 following Chan’s untimely next Wednesday is the first death. opportunity for two County The issue continued further Friday, December 3: at 2:44 a.m., a 61-year-old woman Supervisors to find out. The idea of holding ACSO following the retirement of County Supervisors Dave more accountable gained mo- Scott Haggerty. David Haubert from Castro Valley was armentum following the murder won and race to fill his District rested on suspicion of driving Brown (District 3) and Nate under the influence of alcohol Miley (District 4) will be host- of George Floyd in June 2020. 1 seat. Community feedback during two candidate debates and driving with a blood-alcoCounty Supervisors estabing the two-hour video chat lished a task force at the time see OVERSIGHT, back page hol content over the legal limit. where they will take public
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found the suspect also in possession of narcotics and burglar tools. A 31-year-old man in the room was found with illegal drug paraphernalia and a nunchaku weapon. The men were taken to Santa Rita Jail. Domestic Assault Thursday, December 2: at 2:40 p.m., a 911 call about a loud and aggressive-sounding argument sent deputies to a home on Lorena Place near Lorena Avenue. There, they arrested a 27-year-old woman from Castro Valley on suspicion of assault on a family member. The woman was taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene. Troublemaker at Eden Tuesday, November 30: at 3:59 p.m., deputies arrested a 55-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of interfering with hospital operations at Eden Medical Center. Deputies were called to the scene after hospital security reported the man blocking staff from doing their job and causing a commotion. The man was taken into custody.
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together was worth all the hard work that went into it. “This was something special for the residents, their families, and the staff,” she said. “With Covid and all, it was nice to do something normal.” Watching the residents enthusiastically climb into the horse-drawn carriage did indeed make the night seem special. Riders were carefully assisted by staff members and then driven through the parking lots at the front and back of the complex. Next to the carriage stop was a huge inflatable “ice block” in which photos with Santa were taken. The Tinseltones singers inspired quite a few folks to dance in the driveway. Baywood Court senior living center hosted a holiday Matt Neal said this year the celebration for its residents and their families Friday staff made a special effort to night, complete with horse and carriage rides, live provide a night filled with fesmusic, a crepe food truck, and a photo booth with tive activities for all ages. Santa. View more photos online at: mycvforum.com “We’re so proud of our community’s resilience over the last couple of years and dent and CEO Matt Neal was could celebrate the holidays are so happy that we’re able to safely outside,” he said. pleased with the outcome. deliver everyone a huge dose “It’s been a tough couple of Baywood’s Recreation of holiday cheer tonight,” he years, and we wanted to have Therapy Manager Monida said. something where everyone Som said putting the event
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aywood Court senior living center went all-out for its holiday celebration last week, giving the residents a welcome change after nearly two years of COVID-19 limitations. In pre-pandemic years, the center had a tree-lighting party, but this year they pulled out all the stops. “It’s one of a kind,” said resident Julia Kruse. “I’ve lived at Baywood almost eight years. and we didn’t ever have this before. The people here really did a great job with the decorating, especially with all the lights, and there are a lot of activities.” Residents and their families stepped out into the night air to enjoy horse and buggy rides, a huge lighted Christmas tree, live music by the Tinseltones, a crepe food truck, a photo booth with Santa, cookies, and hot chocolate — all outdoors. The movie “Elf” played on a giant screen. Baywood Court’s Presi-
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Make your holiday preparations one step at a time in order to avoid being overwhelmed and leaving things undone. That confusing family situation continues to work itself out.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Ease this year’s holiday money pressures by letting your thrifty side guide you as you look for those perfect gifts that typically reflect your good taste and love of beauty. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): You’ll have a good handle on potential holiday problems if you delegate tasks to family members, friends or co-workers -- most of whom will be more than happy to help out. CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Right now you are especially vulnerable to holiday scams that seek to take advantage of your generosity. Best advice: Check them out before you send out your checks. LEO (July 23 - August 22): The upcoming holiday season gives the Big Cat much to purr about. Relationships grow stronger, and new opportunities loom on the horizon, just waiting to be pounced on. VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): A changing situation brings conflicting advice about how to go forward with your holiday plans. Your best bet: Make the decision you feel most comfortable with. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): Holiday plans get back on track after some confusion about the direction you expected to take. A potentially troublesome money matter needs your immediate attention. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Your holiday preparations are on track. But you need to confront a personal situation while you can still keep it from overwhelming everything else. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Tight financial matters ease a bit during this holiday season. But the sagacious Sagittarian is well-advised to keep a tight hold on the reins while shopping for gifts. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): Don’t put off making decisions about this year’s holiday celebrations, despite the negative comments you’ve been getting from several quarters. Do it NOW! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): The holidays will bring new friends and new opportunities. Meanwhile, be careful to use your energy wisely as you go about making holiday preparations. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): There’s good news coming from a most unlikely source. And it could turn out to be one of the best holiday gifts you have had in years. Remember to stay positive.
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stantial share of homebuyers won’t move to a place where the laws conflict with their political beliefs. For example, 1 in 7 recent movers surveyed said they would refuse to Thank You to all our clients past, present & future for entrusting us with your business and live in a place where abortion is contributing to our status as Berkshire Hathaway’s #1 Team. We could not have done it fully legal.” without you! We look forward to helping you all in the New Year. While the increasingly hostile rhetoric between the left and right Cathy, Kathi, Wayne, Linda & Kelly is disturbing in and of itself, it is bubbling over into the pandemic Cathy Brent Team 510-381-1065 • www.cathybrent.com DRE #01088138 arena as well. In many ways the Kathi Townsend: 333-9404 / kathi.townsend@BHHSDrysdale.com / DRE #01409032 vaccination divide is also along Wayne Licsak: 303-7765 / wayne.licsak@BHHSDrysdale.com / DRE #01850870 political party lines with much Linda Neff: 557-9185 / linda@lindaneff.com / DRE #01495978 the same effect. More tragically, Kelly Brent McCoy: 925-786-2681 / kelly.mccoy@bhhsdrysdale.com / DRE# 02095209 the vaccination crisis is dividing families and alienating life-long friends. Families are packing up and moving to areas they believe are safer (regions with the highest BUZZ BERTOLERO color and drop off. The green prune+grape#id=1&vid=9bvaccination percentages) or releaves are storing energy and 47f13a0fdca192bc4622d402f9fgions more favorable to unmaskfood for next year in the fall, so d 1 8 & a c t i o n = c l i c k ing. By Buzz Bertolero you don’t want to remove them THE The Dirt Gardener The effects are being felt in the too early. Pruning grapes early DIRT When is the best real estate arena as families are GARDENER does not affect the production. time of the year to plant abandoning communities they Will, I harm next Improper pruning by cutting off Rhubarb? Does it grow have grown up in and relocating to year’s crop of grapes by the fruiting spurs is the prima- best in the sun or the shade, areas they perceive to be safer or cutting back old, ugly ry cause for little to no grapes. and will it need to be supmore tolerant of their views. branches now? I did that last year Grapevines are vigorous grow- ported with a stake or trellis? and had very few grapes this year. ers that produce lots of stems Carl Medford is a licensed and leaves each year. For many, Rhubarb is plantJanuary/February is it’s a confusing mass to prune Realtor with Keller Williams ed year-round, but you the traditional time to for many, especially if there are Realty and a licensed genhave difficulty finding prune grapes. Howev- no defined vertical trunks and it after Memorial Day. Rhubarb eral contractor. This article is sponsored by the Central er, if you choose, they can be laterals. Grapes need to grow grows in a clump, so it doesn’t County Marketing Associa- pruned earlier. Grapes are dor- on a trellis structure with one need any support. It’s planted as mant once the leaves start to turn main trunk and several lateral a root division as those started tion. branches. A typical fence is not from seeds are disappointing. necessarily the ideal trellis for It’s widely available either from grapes. With time, the fence is bare-root division or already damaged by the growth. Poor air growing in gallon cans, January circulation increases problems through May. You’ll dig a goodwith diseases, and the vines are sized hole for each plant, twelve difficult to maintain. Also, your to eighteen inches wide and ten neighbor may not appreciate the to twelve inches deep, with the vegetation growing on his or native soil is amended generousher side. A separate trellis struc- ly with organic matter. For the ture off the fence improves the average family of four, three to maintenance and disease issue four plants will be plenty. You besides avoiding a neighbor dis- should pick a sunny location; pute. Here is a youtube link that however, the leaves may burn is beneficial in pruning grapes. when the temperatures are over https://video.search.ya- ninety degrees when planted in hoo.com/search/video?fr=aap the afternoon sun. The plants lw&ei=UTF-8&p=How+to+ are spaced three feet apart, or they can be grown in containers. The first year after planting Happy allows the stalks to grow and not harvest and pick a small crop Holidays the second year. Rhubarb is fed monthly with Dr. Earth Azalea, Camellia, and Rhododendron Food to encourage the new growth. You divide the clumps A = SAN LEANDRO • B = BERKELEY • C = CASTRO VALLEY • D = DUBLIN • F = FREMONT • H = HAYWARD CITY GUIDE L = LIVERMORE • M = MODESTO • S = SHEFFIELD VILLAGE • SLZ = SAN LORENZO • W = WALNUT CREEK • Z=ALAMEDA every four years or when the diameter of the stalks starts to All real estate advertised in the Castro Valley Forum is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any thin during the winter months. preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, marital status, national origin, or intention to make Also, only the stems are edible any such preference, limitation or discrimination. The Castro Valley Forum will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate as the leaves are poisonous to that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. consume but okay to handle.
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Homes RECENT HOME SALES
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Home sales information is compiled and provided by CalREsource and 26260 Eldridge Avenue 94544: includes Bedrooms, Square Feet and Year Built when available $780,000 [3 BD - 1,077 SF - 1954 HAYWARD CASTRO VALLEY 28463 Brighton Street 94544: Total: 13– Average Price: $1,317,730 High: $2,437,500 – Low: $818,000
19945 Lorena Circle 94546: $818,000 [2 BD - 1,276 SF - 1995 3989 Mabel Avenue 94546: $850,000 [2 BD - 845 SF - 1953 20471 Waterford Place 94552: $875,000 [3 BD - 1,726 SF - 1981 21054 Nunes Avenue 94546: $942,000 [3 BD - 1,267 SF - 1948 18435 Watters Drive 94546: $1,050,000 [4 BD - 2,226 SF - 1983 19020 Mount Hood Way 94552: $1,070,000 [3 BD - 1,625 SF - 1989 18770 Madison Avenue 94546: $1,088,000 [3 BD - 1,850 SF - 1953 4990 Seaview Avenue 94546: $1,300,000 [3 BD - 1,974 SF - 1959 4301 Vine Court 94546: $1,380,000 [3 BD - 2,222 SF - 2001 16890 Hallmark Court 94552: $1,530,000 [4 BD - 2,262 SF - 1987 20404 Beacon Hill Court 94552: $1,690,000 [4 BD - 2,834 SF - 1974 18407 Cotton Court 94552: $2,100,000 [4 BD - 1,901 SF - 1962 4632 Crow Canyon Place 94552: $2,437,500 [5,150 SF - 2004
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Total: 33 – Average Price: $925,257 High: $2,488,000 – Low: $380,000
29581 Highgate Drive #219 94544: $380,000 [1 BD - 643 SF - 1988 27351 Marigold Court 94545: $550,000 [2 BD - 884 SF - 1971 29581 Highgate Drive #320 94544: $550,000 [2 BD - 900 SF - 1988 814 Climbing Rose Court 94544: $560,000 [4 BD - 1,312 SF - 1980 11 Crystal Gate Commons #11 94544: $622,000 [3 BD - 1,585 SF - 1992 344 Lexington Avenue 94544: $707,000 [3 BD - 1,127 SF - 1951 242 Blossom Way 94541: $715,000 [3 BD - 1,272 SF - 1939 668 Atherton Place #509 94541: $720,000 [3 BD - 1,224 SF - 1997 19836 Waverly Avenue 94541: $750,000 [3 BD - 1,182 SF - 1952 23775 Santa Clara Street 94541: $750,000 [3 BD - 1,041 SF - 1950 636 Grand Terrace 94541: $760,000 [3 BD - 1,319 SF - 2004 27668 East 10th Street 94544: $760,000 [2 BD - 780 SF - 1947 209 Gloria Street 94544: $777,000
$820,000 [3 BD - 1,135 SF - 1955 31289 Carroll Avenue 94544: $825,000 [3 BD - 1,161 SF - 1955 989 Currant Way 94545: $850,000 [3 BD - 1,464 SF - 1959 29067 Colony Court 94544: $860,000 [3 BD - 1,304 SF - 1987 1044 Shelley Lane 94544: $905,000 [3 BD - 1,254 SF - 1955 1842 Egret Lane 94545: $907,000 [3 BD - 1,452 SF - 1965 22030 Betlen Way 94546: $925,000 [1,312 SF - 1954 29860 Vanderbilt Street 94544: $950,000 [4 BD - 1,748 SF - 1960 1643 Cheney Lane 94545: $950,000 [3 BD - 1,119 SF - 1956 451 Lawton Place 94544: $1,000,000 [3 BD - 1,176 SF - 1957 2052 Jubilee Drive 94541: $1,040,000 [3 BD - 1,922 SF - 2017 22377 Main Street 94541: $1,043,500 [3 BD - 2,765 SF - 2004 1528 Seaver Court 94545: $1,050,000 [5 BD - 1,808 SF - 1959 27622 Miami Avenue 94545: $1,060,000 [4 BD - 1,594 SF - 1972
3264 Hackamore Drive 94541: $1,100,000 [3 BD - 1,476 SF - 1962 1521 Hayden Street 94545: $1,225,000 [4 BD - 1,974 SF - 2014 2652 Admiral Circle 94545: $1,436,000 [4 BD - 2,377 SF - 2019 30053 Mountain View Drive 94544: $1,718,000 [5 BD - 2,915 SF - 2018 3571 Star Ridge Road 94542: $2,488,000 [3 BD - 3,959 SF - 1990 SAN LEANDRO
Total: 19 – Average Price: $896,894 High: $1,300,000 – Low: $670,000
966 Billings Boulevard 94577: $670,000 [2 BD - 872 SF - 1942 1866 Pacific Avenue 94577: $680,000 [3 BD - 1,083 SF - 1952 990 Castro Street 94577: $701,000 [4 BD - 1,740 SF - 1912 1397 Marybelle Avenue 94577: $725,000 [3 BD - 1,028 SF - 1944 2215 Transom Way 94577: $725,000 [3 BD - 1,125 SF - 1979 2030 167th Avenue 94578: $750,000 [2 BD - 810 SF - 1947 16390 Mateo Street 94578: $800,000 [2 BD - 1,018 SF - 1947 237 West Broadmoor Boulevard 94577: $825,000 [3 BD - 1,577 SF - 1926 15358 Elvina Drive 94579: $830,000
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[3 BD - 1,303 SF - 1956 1392 Purdue Street 94579: $860,000 [3 BD - 1,081 SF - 1951 842 Fulton Avenue 94577: $900,000 [4 BD - 1,666 SF - 1949 16314 Ridgehaven Drive #301 94578: $910,000 [4 BD - 1,930 SF - 2020 14366 Lark Street 94578: $940,000 [3 BD - 1,616 SF - 1948 1630 Vining Drive 94579: $950,000 [4 BD - 1,465 SF - 1956 15134 Andover Street 94579: $1,000,000 [4 BD - 1,524 SF - 1950 1129 Tulip Lane 94577: $1,050,000
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[4 BD - 1,742 SF - 1994 2347 Prosperity Way 94578: $1,130,000 [3 BD - 1,990 SF - 1954 2479 Longview Drive 94577: $1,295,000 [3 BD - 1,930 SF - 1961 2327 West Avenue 133rd 94577: $1,300,000 [5 BD - 3,053 SF - 1940 SAN LORENZO
Total: 2 – Average Price: $827,500 High: $870,000 – Low: $785,000
17460 Via Estrella 94580: $785,000 [4 BD - 1,482 SF - 1948 16034 Via Conejo 94580: $870,000 [5 BD - 1,883 SF - 1944
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Tuesday, December 14: CV Rotary Club Meeting
The Madrigals, the premier acapella group from Castro Valley High School, will perform for the Club. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 - 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@iCloud.com or 510-402-5123. More information is available at castrovalleyrotary.org. Wednesday, Dec. 15: Insight into Local Government
The League of Women Voters of Eden Area (LWVEA) invites you to a virtual workshop to gain insight into what it takes to run for local elected office. Join the LWVEA and Dr. April Oquenda (President, Hayward School Board) for an informative discussion of the basics of running for public office. Learn the philosophical and practical lessons that are necessary to step up to serve your community. This workshop runs from 7 - 8:30 p.m. and is for individuals interested in learning more about running for local office. Register in advance at: https://bit.ly/3bf3yJG. For more, call LWVEA: 510-826-6674 or email: Lwvea57@gmail.com Thursday, Dec. 16: Local Author Panel via Zoom
Learn how four authors with ties to Castro Valley got their stories in print and on to library shelves. They’ll share about their writing and publishing processes. Plus, you’ll learn about free writing and publishing tools available from the Alameda County Library. The featured panelists are C’Anna Bergman-Hill, Rebecca D’Harlingue, Samantha Rajaram, and Rahel Ruiz. Come and be inspired! Attendees will earn a chance to get a free copy of one of the authors’ books. This free program takes place Thursday, Dec. 16, from 1 to 2 pm. Registration is required at www.aclibrary.org. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 24 hours before the event. The Castro Valley Library will provide an ASL interpreter for any event with at least seven working days’ notice. Please call 510-667-7900 or TTY 888-663-0660. Sunday, Dec. 19: Free Swing Big Band Concert
What better way to kick of the holidays than with an afternoon swing concert? The Castro Valley Adult School Swing Band is performing Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Castro Valley Library. This special performance will feature a holiday theme with many favorites swing versions of your favorites like Winter Wonderland and Santa Claus is coming to town. It’s free and sponsored by Castro Valley Adult & Career Education. Masks and proof of vaccination or Negative Covid Test required.
Redistricting: Castro Valley Remains in District 4 continued from front page The redistricting was the first carried out under new laws that stressed keeping together “communities of interest” (COI) even if that meant splitting cities between districts. The COIs could be based on ethnic identity, school boundaries, shared cultural interests, or even how youth sports leagues are organized — anything that would unify a community. Castro Valley remains in District 4, currently represented by Nate Miley, along with Ashland, Cherryland, and Fairview. There will be less of Pleasanton, however, in District 4, and more in District 1, which contains the rest of the Tri-Valley (Livermore, Dublin and Sunol) and part of Fremont. District 1 is currently represented by Dave Haubert. Numerous comments at public hearings by Tri-Valley residents wanting all of Pleasanton put into District 1 did not entirely convince the board. The supervisors did, however, acknowledge the community concern, and put more of Pleasanton in District 1. Jane King commented that the entire Tri-Valley was a community of interest across city lines already. “There are lots of organizations called Tri-Valley already, covering all of the cities,” she said. She added that many people in the Tri-Valley get their health care from Axis Community health, whose offices are in Pleasanton, Livermore, and Dublin. Al Molling, a Livermore resident, questioned what Fremont would have in common with Livermore, or why anyone would want to split the Tri-Valley between two districts.
“Livermore and Pleasanton even share a fire department,” he said. Also not getting their wishes were those residents of unincorporated areas who wanted all of them put in a single district. Several went into District 4, but San Lorenzo was included with San Leandro, Alameda, and a small part of Oakland in District 3. District 3 was represented by Wilma Chan until her recent death. Chan’s chief of staff, Dave Brown was appointed to fill the rest of her term. Hayward stayed all in District 2, which is currently represented by Richard Valle, along with Union City, Newark, and part of Fremont. The Hayward City Council had split, however, on whether they wanted to be in one district, where they would be a prime focus of a single supervisor, or in two districts, where two supervisors would need to pay them some special attention. Speakers from unincorporated areas disagreed on that, too. One speaker pointed out, though, that a majority of the board would be three supervisors, not two. Left unspoken at the meeting was that this also would be relevant to whether
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NOV 04, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy ORIGINAL FILE NO. 462136 STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL OF PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): GardenWise, located at 23981 Fairlands Rd., Hayward CA 94541, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sonya Fay Wiseman, 87 Canyon Lake Dr., Port Costa CA 94569. This business is conducted by a partnership. This business commenced 2/28/2012 /s/ Sonya Fay Wiseman This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. DEC 01, 08, 15, 22, 2021 0423-CVF
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NOV 04, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 584176 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Aama’s Kitchen, located at 22554 Foothill Blvd., Hayward, CA 94541, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): KC Family Inc., 4182 Seven Hills Road, Castro Valley CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 11/04/21 /s/ Dhananjaya Narsingh KC This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires NOV 03, 2026 NOV 17, 24, DEC 01, 08, 2021 0421-CVF
NOV 16, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 584409 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Gifted Healing Hands, located at 1312 Via Hermana, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gifted Healing Hands LLC, 1312 Via Hermana, San Lorenzo, CA 94580. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced N/A /s/ Lixia Xu This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires NOV 15, 2026 NOV 24, DEC 01, 08, 15, 2021 0422-CVF
NOV 09, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 584279 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Center for Prosocial Development, located at 519 Estudillo Ave. #N, San Leandro CA 94577, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Norbert Ralph, 2328 Lakeview Dr., San Leandro CA 94577. This business is conducted by a individual. This business commenced 10/24/21 /s/ Norbert Ralph This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires NOV 08, 2026 DEC 08, 15, 22, 29, 2021 0424-CVF
Oakland ended up in two districts or three, even if only a small part of the city was in the third district. Oakland has too large a population to fit into a single district, which are legally required to be similar in population. Most of Oakland is split between District 5, which also includes Berkeley and Piedmont, currently represented by Keith Carson, and District 4, represented by Miley, in the new map. A small part is included in District 3. Members of the County Coalition for Fair Redistricting, a nonprofit set up to push maximum citizen involvement in the process, spoke in favor of one district including all of the Tri-Valley, two districts for Oakland, and one district including the unincorporated areas near Hayward, splitting Hayward itself if necessary. Group member Kyoko Takayami said minor changes to what the supervisors voted could have accomplished those goals. She also noted that the League of Women Voters had recommended the county use a nonpartisan citizens commission to adopt the maps, rather than let current officeholders draw them.
“That’s how we do it at the state level,” she said, “and some counties took that route. But not ours.” Casey Farmer, the county’s redistricting community outreach director, said there were some advantages in the map that was adopted. Communities of interest identified in Oakland were mostly kept together, she said, and the country’s largest Afghani-American community in Fremont’s Centerville district was reunited after having been split between two districts 10 years ago. Also reunified, Farmer said, were the Oakland neighborhoods of Chinatown, Dimond, and Fruitvale. While the pandemic prevented large, highly visible in-person meetings around redistricting, Farmer noted that over 100 people attended every community meeting held online in the redistricting effort. Numerous community organizations took part in redistricting, she said, following up on contacts made during the successful effort to promote a full census count despite the pandemic blocking large public events. Redistricting both follows and is based on the census, Farmer added.
COVID: Omicron Cases Within Alameda County continued from front page One individual is a resident of the City of Berkeley and the remaining 11 are residents of Alameda County,” a Public Health Department spokesperson wrote. “All 12 individuals were vaccinated, and most had received boosters. They are mildly symptomatic. No one has been hospitalized.” Omicron is the latest variant of COVID-19 to spread around the world. The World Health Organization reported that the SARS-CoV-2 originated and was detected first in South Africa in late November 2021.
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There is an increased risk of reinfection with this variant, whereas the Delta variant was found to have less of an impact on a person who already contracted the virus, a Public Health spokesperson noted. While the number of people sick from this new variant is low, health officials continue to be vigilant and are monitoring evidence of this variant’s transmissibility and the severity of illness resulting from infection. “We don’t yet know how Omicron will impact a highly vaccinated region like the Bay Area,” according to the Public Health statement. “We remind residents that vaccination continues to provide the best protection against severe illness from COVID-19 that could result in hospitalization and death.” Residents are asked to continue their social distance themselves, and other strategies known to work to prevent the spread of COVID-19. They are also asked to get vaccinated and boosted if eligible; wear a mask indoors in public places; and avoid crowded and poorly ventilated indoor settings.
CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
LETTERS
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Christmas cactus is a general name given to a small group of cacti called Schlumbergera that are native to southeastern Brazil’s coastal mountains.
Brighten Holiday Season With Christmas Cactus By Melinda Myers Special To The Forum
The holidays have arrived and so has the Christmas cactus. Set this favorite holiday plant in a basket, decorative pot or foil wrap and it will be ready to give as a gift or add to your holiday décor. With proper care this holiday favorite can flower for four to eight weeks and grow for decades, becoming a family heirloom handed down from one generation to the next. The plant sold as a Christmas cactus may actually be a Thanksgiving cactus. The true Christmas cactus blooms later and has small segments with rounded edges. The Thanksgiving cactus, though often sold as the Christmas cactus, has toothed or jagged segments and typically blooms prior to Christmas. Fortunately, their growing requirements and care are basically the same so the plants will do fine no matter the name on the label. These, or hybrids of the two plants, flower with cool nights and long uninterrupted dark periods. A third holiday plant, the Easter cactus, sets flowers in spring as the days start to lengthen. Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti are epiphytes that naturally grow on trees in shaded and humid forests along the coast of Brazil. They all prefer bright indirect light, high humidity and a thorough watering when the top few inches of soil begins to dry. Don’t over water but don’t let the soil dry completely. Water a bit more often when the plant is in bloom. Grow them in an organic well-drained potting mix for best results. Water thoroughly and pour off the excess that collects in the saucer to avoid root rot. Reduce maintenance and improve the growing conditions with the help of gravel trays. Place a layer of pebbles, decorative stones or marbles in the saucer or bottom of the foil wrap or basket. The pot will be elevated above any excess water that collects in the pebbles. As the water evaporates, it increases the humidity around the plant. Keep your flowering cactus in a cool bright location to extend its bloom time. Avoid drafts
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of hot and cold air, moisture stress and other changes in the environment that can cause buds and flowers to drop. Fertilize with a dilute solution of flowering houseplant fertilizer once it has finished blooming and throughout spring and summer as needed. Grow your cactus in a north-facing window or set back from an east- or west-facing window where it receives bright indirect light throughout the year. Too much sun turns the leaf segments dark red. Don’t be anxious to move these plants to a bigger container. They prefer to be somewhat potbound and can remain in the same pot for years. Encourage a new flush of flowers with cooler night temperatures around 55 to 60 degrees and slightly drier soil. An uninterrupted dark period will also help promote flowering. Start the dark treatment in early to mid October for holiday flowers. Cover the plants or move them to a location free of any artificial light, indoors or outside, each night and provide bright indirect light each day. Any interruption in the dark period from outdoor, street or reading lights can delay or prevent flowering. Many experts find providing the same dark treatment as poinsettias, 14 hours of dark each night, promotes flowering. Michigan State University recommends providing 16 hours of total darkness and eight hours of light for at least eight days to promote flowering. Add a Christmas cactus to your indoor plant collection and share a few with friends and family over the holidays. These easy-care flowering beauties are sure to brighten the recipient’s mood and holiday décor. Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including The Midwest Gardener’s Handbook and Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series and the nationally-syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. Her web site is www.melindamyers.com.
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Response to Frederick Spiller
Editor, In my previous letter to the editor, due to the ongoing gun Sweeping on Trash Days violence in America, as witnessed by the latest school shootDear Editor, ing in Michigan, I encouraged a movement to rescind the 2nd In response to your column in letters to the editor on Wednes- Amendment. This did not imply a total ban on guns. However, day November 24th, a reader stated that he didn’t understand it would allow States to legislate restrictions on ownership. why the county sweeper would come in and try to sweep on a Plenty of countries do so, and do not have the gun problem we trash pick-up day. have now. Laws are often changed to meet the expectations and As one of only two full-time sweeper operators for Alameda circumstances of the time. This does not show disrespect for the County that are responsible for 473 miles of unincorporated law, but an understanding that things change and need to be adroads in the county, I can state that in practice we do not go in justed. We tend to hold our founding fathers up as some kind of the neighborhoods on trash day. It would be ineffective and too legal Gods, but they were as fallible as any of us. For example, time-consuming to maneuver around all the obstacles. But if they legislated civil rights, while at the same time owned slaves we receive a work order, we have to go out and check it out as and restricted the rights of women. Over time such restrictions soon as we get them. It could be a spill, or reported broken glass. were eliminated because people realized the need for change. But we have to check it out and try to get whatever we can. this Well, now is the time for another change, to rescind the 2nd may have been what your reader saw. Or sometimes, we travel Amendment. in sweep mode for a block or two before we turn our brooms off –Robert Thomas, Castro Valley to ensure all the debris is loaded into the sweeper. We try to do the best we can, especially this time of year in the fall. There are so many leaves which sweepers aren’t really designed for. The leaves are so light, sometimes it takes two or three passes to get Gun Numbers Since 1965 them to load. I hope this might explain what your reader saw. are Erroneous –Jack Adams, Hayward Editor, Mortuary & A recent letter to the Castro Valley Forum makes Positive Change Crematory the erroneous claim that there Editor, 21228 Redwood Rd., are 390 million American gun A recent Forum letter writer told us that “moral principles Castro Valley owners. This figure is grossly don’t change.” Another talked about biblical “authority” as if 581-9133 there can be only one viewpoint on what is “biblical.” Those are exaggerated. It is actually more common misconceptions. The late Episcopal Bishop John Shel- than the total population of the by Spong stated that “While God may not be subject to change, United States of roughly 331 the human perception of God is: and history, even the history of million. Of that total poputhe Bible, is the story of the ever-changing human perceptions of lation, some 8% are here as God.” Who gets to claim as their own the allegedly unchanging resident aliens (legal or illegal) so only 305 million are Amermoral standards? Christians? Which version during what time ican. Census reports say 24% period? In 1659 the Puritans of the General Court of the Masof Americans are children, sachusetts Bay Colony made it a criminal offense to publicly celebrate Christmas. Those Christians declared that “whosoever leaving 231 million adults. shall be found observing any such day as Christmas or the like, Finally, surveys report that between 22% (Harvard) and 30% either by forbearing of labor, feasting, or any other way” was (Pew) of adult Americans own subject to a 5-shilling fine. Was Christmas immoral? Did that at least one gun. The number change? On whose authority? According to the Apostle Paul, of American gun owners lies god doesn’t permit women to speak in church. Perhaps that’s why, when Barbara Harris was elected as the first female bishop between 50 and 70 million, and is not 390 million. of the Episcopal church she had to wear a bulletproof vest. –Michael O’Keefe, Castro Christians must have considered her immoral. Today there are FD 1168 CR49 Valley women preaching to thousands of congregations, but NEVER in Catholic churches and not in 90% of Evangelical churches. Obituaries Is female ordination moral or immoral? According to what authority? Speaking of the Catholic church, they practice infant baptism. Protestants practice adult baptism. But both groups participated in the persecution and execution of thousands of Christian Anabaptists in various parts of Europe between 1525 and 1660. Those groups no longer kill Christians who disagree Elsie M. Schultz, 98, a long time with them on baptism, so something must have changed. resident of San Leandro, passed away on October 20, 2021. She passed Catholic “authorities” were also super upset with anyone who peacefully in her sleep with family translated the bible into English. In 1519, seven men were pubpresent. She is survived by 5 children, licly burned at the stake for teaching children the Lord’s Prayer Joyce Wilde, Ronald Schultz, June and the 10 Commandments in English. In 1536 William Tyndale Kohfield, Helen Tarver and Susan was burned alive for his bible translation work. Some scholars Gonzales, 11 grandchildren and 18 now claim that roughly 84% of the New Testament and 76% of great-grandchildren. the Old Testament in the King James Version is the work of the Elsie was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and came to California in “heretical” Tyndale. Things change. Principles change. Authorthe 1930s. She was married to her husband Carl for 69 years until ity changes. I wish all Forum readers a very Merry Christmas, his passing in 2012. Her love for her family was unconditional, her and I hope Santa brings you the gift of positive change. sense of humor with the attitude of never grow up, and the rich –Billy Bradford, Castro Valley Swedish heritage that she has passed on through all generations
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Spiller Misquotes Thoreau
Editor, In the December 1st issue of the CVF, letter writer Frederick Spiller quotes (misquotes rather) Thoreau writing, “For every dozen hacking at the roots of evil, there is one hacking at the roots.” Full disclosure: I’ve never heard of this quote but I do know that as written, the quote sounds silly and makes no sense. Curiosity caused me to look it up leading me to discover Thoreau actually said, “There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root.” So I must ask Frederick Spiller, do you even Google bro?
will be remembered by all. Her love of canning, making homemade bread, and her love of sewing were also lovingly passed on to her children and grandchildren. Elsie was an active member of Grace Baptist Church in San Leandro for many years. She sewed for her family and many missionaries over the years. Her heart has always been with the missionaries that Grace Baptist supported. She loved to quilt and provided quilts to many of her grandchildren and was involved in making quilts for children who were sick or hospitalized. A Celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 16105 Mateo St., San Leandro, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Baptist Church with notation of Elsie Schultz/Missions.
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Hakuto “Haku” Kremer This week’s Athlete of the Week is Hakuto “Haku” Kremer, the only freshman on the CVHS Boy’s Varsity team and he is also a starting striker! Haku started playing soccer in Savannah, GA when he was five years old. The family moved to Castro Valley in 2014 where he joined the Castro Valley Soccer Club. He quickly rose in the ranks going from recreation, to competitive, to a soccer academy. In addition to playing for the Trojans, Haku was selected to the Olympic Development Program in November where the team is a pool of the best 32 players from all over Northern California. His dad says soccer has given Haku motivation, confidence, and a drive to be the best in everything that he does.
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SB 1383 Forum Ad for 12/08/2021
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KEEP ORGANICS OUT OF THE LANDFILL When organic material, such as food, plant debris, and foodsoiled paper is buried in a landfill, it produces powerful greenhouse gases. To address this issue, California passed Senate Bill (SB) 1383, which requires the community to reduce the amount of organic material sent to the landfill. CVSan residents will be required to sort organics correctly into the correct cart/bin. Here are some helpful tips for collecting your organic material: • Use a food scrap recycling pail (left)! CVSan residents can request a pail at no additional cost at cvsan.org/DSRF. • Collect food scraps in compostable containers, such as paper milk cartons, ice cream cartons, cereal boxes, etc. • Shredded paper, which goes in your green cart/bin, is a great absorbent for liquids from food. • Visit cvsan.org/ExtraService to see options for occasional extra yard trimmings. For more information on SB 1383 and its requirements, visit cvsan.org/SB1383. CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT Effective Environmental Services since 1939 (510) 537-0757 | cvsan.org This ad was funded by Measure D
Oversight: Committee continued from page 3 indicated the public was strongly interested in holding the Sheriff’s Department to account. Sheriff Greg Ahern and ACSO have come under scrutiny over the last few years following the deaths of prisoners at the Santa Rita Jail and several allegations of misconduct by deputies. For six months, the task force interviewed more than 300 individuals throughout Alameda County. The diverse group included youth and faith-based organizations as well as mayors, city managers, and law enforcement leaders. Those interviewed were asked what they believe is necessary to the process of achieving racial justice and police reform in the County. The interviews resulted in three focus areas: Community Reinvestment Strategies, Sheriff’s Office Accountability, and Surface and Address Systemic Racism. Visit https://tinyurl.com/ ACOversightDec15 before December 13 to register.
ADOPT-A-PET
BARREL is a friendly, 6-month-old male kitten. He loves playing with his brothers, Lock and Shock. Barrel had surgery to remove his right eye, but it doesn’t slow him down. To adopt call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200.
MOLLY is a female guinea pig who loves fresh garden greens. Right now, all pocket pet (rabbit, guinea pig, and hamster) adoptions are FREE sponsored by a generous volunteer. To adopt call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200.
GIADA is a beautiful, 7 month old gray and white tuxedo girl. She’s friendly, affectionate and she’s good with cat-friendly dogs. Spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and FIV/FeLV negative. Email Loveallpawzrescue@gmail.com.
HANNAH is a unique, 7 month old dilute Tortoiseshell. She’s playful and would do best in a home with another cat buddy. Spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and FIV/FeLV negative. Email Loveallpawzrescue@gmail.com.