February 15, 2023

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More Than Art

Public art Japanese

American memorial dedication in Hayward

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Senior Q&A

What happens if a will is lost around the time of someone’s death?

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Sacred Pig: From Riding Hogs to BBQ-ing Them

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Alameda County

Supervisor Richard Valle dies at 73

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Classifed Ads ....... 8

Crosswords ........... 9

Homes ...................... 6

Horoscope ............. 10

Obituaries ............ 11

Opinions .............. 11

Our Town ................. 3

Sports ................... 12

Weather ................. 2

By Linda Sandsmark CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

What started out as a friendship based on motorcycles for one Castro Valley resident has evolved into a mobile barbecue and catering career.

Kevin Fosdick of Castro Valley met Chris Jackson some 15 years ago when they were riding Harley Davidson cycles. Now Fosdick helps Jackson with his popular “Sacred Pig BBQ” business, which caters for events, and is planning a restaurant in the Fairview area.

“We met riding bikes, and now we’re barbecuers,” says Fosdick.

Jackson has had quite a career change in the last several years. Working in pharmacy at UC San Francisco Oncology department since 2005, he says, “Pharmacy burned me out. I was working 70 hours a week making see PIG on page 10

As of February 10, residents and businesses who suffered damages from the recent storms have the choice of two Disaster Relief Centers to visit in the county, where federal, state, and local agencies will have representatives on hand to help with paperwork.

But they’ll only be open for a few weeks, until about February 24, so visit soon if you need assistance. That’s according to Mallory De Lauro, district chief of staff to Congressman Eric Swalwell, who represents Castro Valley as part of the 14th District.

The deadline for FEMA assistance is March 16, though one can add required additional information after one has applied on time, De Lauro said.

The locations and other

information about getting assistance were given at a community meeting called by Swalwell at the Shannon Community Center in Dublin last Thursday, February 9.

Relief centers have been opened at 7001 Oakport Street in Oakland, near the Coliseum, and at 4825 Gleason Drive, off Tassajara Road in Dublin, at the county Public Works offce. Information is available on all aspects of recovering from the storms, including eligibility for grants and loans to repair damage and social service assistance if the storm affected such basic needs as housing. Offcials from federal agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will be there, along with state disaster-relief agencies see RELIEF on back page

Rain Delays Won’t Stop This Musical

It’s been a long, tough road for Chanticleers Theatre’s production of the popular musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” which plays through March 5 at the Castro Valley Community Center Park.

Initially scheduled for fall 2022, the show had been moved to February, causing its own issues. But by January, the cast and crew, under the guidance of director Sue Ellen Nelsen, were back at it, ready to come to their Wednesday rehearsal one month before opening. That’s when they got the news. A tree had fallen next to the theater and knocked out the power and the phone lines.

Not only that, but the fallen tree had uprooted another tree that now teetered dangerously over the theater. The park was immediately closed by the Hayward Area Recreation Department (H.A.R.D.), and everyone was advised not to go into the 99-seat theater until the tree was cut down. Only then could power and phone lines be restored, and only then could rehearsals start again at the nonproft community theater organization with a rich history dating back to 1948.

With only a month away, the cast and crew worked together see MUSICAL on page 4

Catering menu features ribs, chicken, beef hot links, tri-tip, brisket, and side dishes including ‘Mom’s Potato Salad’.

MEAT AND GREET: Castro Valley resident Kevin Fosdick, “pitmaster” Chris Jackson, and Bon Ramos (left to right) serve up smoked ribs and chicken at the Sacred Pig BBQ on weekends in the Fairview neighborhood.

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‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’

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Art Sculpture in Hayward Pays

Tribute to Japanese Americans

By Robbin Kawabata SPECIAL TO THE

Dozens of Bay Area community members paid tribute to the 606 Japanese American residents of the Hayward area who were removed in 1942, at a ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 4, dedicating a new public sculpture installed at the Hayward Heritage Plaza.

The sculpture, designed by artist and historian Patricia Wakida, was commissioned by the City of Hayward nearly

three years ago, and includes the names of persons of Japanese ancestry who were forced into incarceration camps from the Hayward region, as a result of Executive Order 9066.

The dedication ceremony at the Hayward Heritage Plaza was the same park where these Japanese American families were ordered to report with their baggage for the buses that would take them to the Tanforan detention center in nearby San Bruno, California on May 8, 1942.

Renowned photographer

Dorothea Lange was hired by the Wartime Civil Control Administration agency to record the removal of the Japanese Americans on location in Hayward. Lange’s photo shoot of the day has resulted in some of the most iconic government photos produced of the WWII camp experience, including portraits of the Mochida family, the Aso family, Mae Yanagi, and Hisako Hibi and her daughter Ibuki.

The new sculpture has been installed in close proximity to see SCULPTURE on page 10

Just the Right Amount of Efort

By Kevin Koo SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

Hi there! How have you been “do”ing?

See what I did there?

If you’re new here, you’re probably confused. Over the last couple of articles, I’ve been writing about the things that affect/infuence how well you reach your goals. Today, I have an exciting topic that just might make you pause and think: using the right amount of effort. Got your attention? Let’s dive into it!

In general, we’re taught that putting in the effort is good. Also, more effort is gooder. More good? Better? Why am I trying so hard…?

What got me thinking about this was sitting in traffc. It was interesting because people move in and out of the lanes based on where they’re trying

to go. Once in a while, someone zooms forward, slams on the brakes, zooms forward, and

slams on the brakes again. I wonder why the driver is working so hard for such little results.

The image of zooming forward and braking made me realize something about effort. Both of those acts require effort. In this scenario, it requires a lot of effort to accelerate, which builds momentum, then you actively brake to slow down that momentum. However, there’s a third possible state: coasting. That’s when you ride with whatever momentum you have at the moment.

After that, I started thinking about where the effort comes

up in our lives and where we need to use the gas, the brake, or when to coast. For some reason, my brain goes to physical health frst. Physical exercise requires effort, right? We put in a lot of effort to build those muscles. But then I remember hearing about runners who force themselves not to run before a big race. Forced rest helps prevent injuries. Then I started wondering… can we get the exercise results while we coast? That’s when I thought of OrangeTheory. Have you heard of them? Their gyms have exploded across the US over the past few years. They have workouts focused on keeping you in the orange zone. I don’t know all the details, but I do know that you don’t burn the most calories from the workout. After being in the orange zone, your body see KOO on back page

Master of Ceremonies Victor Fujii addresses crowd at Hayward Heritage Plaza.

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Sheriff’s Reports

Methamphetamines

Friday, February 10: at 3:19 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 68-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine drugs and refusing to leave a business even after the manager asked him to do so. When deputies arrived following a complaint by the manager, the man was hanging outside a restaurant on Redwood Road near Castro Valley Boulevard. Deputies report that the man had a necklace with a tube containing the illegal drug inside. The man was taken into custody.

Under the Infuence

Thursday, February 9: at 5:24 p.m., a 31-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested for public intoxication at the skate park at Adobe Park. Deputies stopped the man as he was vandalizing the equipment with paint. The man showed signs of intoxication and failed his feld sobriety test and was taken to a sobering center.

Argument and Narcotics

Thursday, February 9: at 4:00 p.m., deputies arrested a 44-year-old woman with no permanent residence on suspicion of possessing illegal nar-

cotics. When deputies arrived, the woman was verbally arguing with a client at a business on Baker Road near Castro Valley Boulevard. During questioning, the woman exclaimed that she had used methamphetamine drugs. Deputies found drugs in her pockets and took the woman to Santa Rita Jail.

Signs of Drug Use

Thursday, February 9: at 2:48 p.m., a 40-year-old man from San Francisco was arrested on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine drugs. Deputies were parked in the lot of a grosee REPORTS on page 10

Five Teens Arrested in Connection To Series of CV Armed Robberies

By Michael Singer CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

Authorities say fve teenagers with previous felony convictions were arrested last Monday in connection with a series of armed robberies in Castro Valley.

Alameda County Sheriff’s Deputies say the suspects are Black male and female juveniles aged between 13 and 17.

On February 6, deputies responded to reported armed robberies in the 4300 block of Omega Avenue, the 19700 block of Center Street, and the 20300 block of Forest Avenue. Deputies found victims walking in those three

neighborhoods on the phone to dispatch. Each said they were held at gunpoint (with the gun concealed in a jacket) while their electronics (cell phones and Air-pods), cash, car keys, and other personal effects were taken. After each robbery, the victims said the suspects fed in a red sedan.

Following the robbery on Forest Avenue, the juveniles used a set of keys taken during the robbery to steal the victim’s unoccupied black 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The vehicle was later recovered. Deputies later spotted the suspect vehicle near Omega Avenue and attempted to stop the suspects’ getaway. The driver took off

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at high speed and eventually crashed into barriers in the roadway on Redwood Road.

Three juveniles, personal effects from the robberies, and a P-80 lower receiver ghost gun (with a laser) were in the vehicle. Two additional juveniles who matched the descriptions provided by the victims were located on foot near the Castro Valley BART station.

All the juveniles had prior robbery history in Oakland, Berkeley, and Pleasanton. They were arrested on various felonies and transported to the Juvenile Justice Center. Court dates for the suspects’ arraignments for the multiple charges are pending.

Castro Valley Library held a kickoff for its 6th Annual Castro Valley Reads event on February 5, coinciding with this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations. Friends of Castro Valley Library provided the book “Peach Blossom Spring” to about 150 who attended the kick-off.

This historical fction novel by Melissa Fu follows three generations of a Chinese family feeing China and then Taiwan in search of a place to call home. It is loosely based on memories of Fu’s father when he was young.

The library hosted the book giveaway and sever-

al activities, including live musical performances by two groups. The North American Guqin Association presented traditional music, and fun’SQ saxophones provided contemporary songs.

Library visitors were encouraged to write a wish for the New Year and place it on the “wishing tree” in the lobby. Patrons could also watch video talks by author Melissa Fu and sign up for discussion groups to be held next month.

“The Castro Valley Reads kickoff was a huge success,” says Adult Services Librarian Chris Selig. “The parking lot was packed — it felt like old times! There is still time to

sign up for a discussion of our featured book ‘Peach Blossom Spring’ and attend one of our many special programs. Please join us!”

So far, about 400 people are participating in CV Reads either through registering for library-facilitated discussion groups or through private book clubs throughout Castro Valley.

Friends of the Castro Valley Library supports the book giveaway and many other Library programs. This volunteer organization raises money through its popular Book Store (located within the library) and low-cost membership. To fnd out more, visit their website: friendsofcvlibrary.org.

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February 21, 2023

5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

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Members: $20.00 (Includes an invited guest)

Non-Members: $30.00

Enjoy Hors d'oeuvres & a No-Host Bar

A special event is planned so come & join us!

Questions: Call Aaron Lewis (510) 283-3760

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Members of the North American Goqin Association played and sang traditional music at the 6th Annual Castro Valley Reads kickoff event on February 5.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

TONIGHT: Wednesday, Feb. 15

Helping Students Cope After the Pandemic Alameda County Public Health Commission and CVEA Chamber of Commerce present: Helping Our Students Cope after the Pandemic. Don’t Miss this FREE event Feb. 15 from 6 to 7:30 pm at Cherryland Community Center (278 Hampton Road, Hayward). Our students continue to feel the effects of the pandemic. Some more than others. Learn how to identify those effects, learn what you can do, and speak with healthcare professionals who can help.

Thursday, Feb. 16

Virtual Climate Action Workshop

Castro Valley has felt the impacts of extreme weather events, including recent fooding, extreme heat, and wildfre smoke. Attend the Virtual Alameda County Community Climate Action Plan Kickoff Workshop (via Zoom) on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss your concerns and inform updates to the County’s Community Climate Action Plan and Safety Element. This interactive Kickoff Workshop will explore the local impacts of extreme heat, wildfres, fooding, and other climate-related hazards. Visit www.acgov.org/cda/planning/ccapse.htm to learn more and register

Saturday, Feb. 18

Hill and Valley Club’s Bunco Madness

Hill and Valley Club presents Bunco Madness on Saturday, Feb. 18. Join us at 10:30 am for a salad bar lunch and a lot of fun playing Bunco. Prizes will be given for Bunco winners, and door prizes are also available. For price and more info, please call Pat Keathley at 510-461-1321 or email pkeathley@icloud.com for reservations or information. Reservations are required. Our clubhouse is located at 1808 B Street (B and Linden) in Hayward.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Together Women Rise Potluck Dinner

Together Women Rise Castro Valley Chapter invites visitors to join us for potluck dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 21 starting at 6:30 pm. We will learn about our Featured Grantee for February, Maya Midwifery International from Guatemala. Together Women Rise is a powerful community of women and allies dedicated to achieving global gender equality. If interested in sharing potluck dinner, please call or text Pat Payne at 510-427-5261.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Stop AAPI Hate Presentation

In response to an escalation of bigotry and violence directed at Asian American and Pacifc Islander communities, a coalition of groups formed Stop AAPI Hate to track and respond to such acts. In this presentation, you’ll hear about the causes of such incidents, how this important coalition is addressing them, and how you can help. Please join us on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 pm at the Library. Open to teens and adults, registration for this presentation is requested at www.aclibrary.org.

Sunday, Feb. 26

All Rise for Judge LaDoris Hazard Cordell

Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear from retired judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell, the frst Black woman judge in Northern California, on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 2 pm. She’ll discuss her new book, Her Honor, and her legal career spanning fve decades. Her insights forged as a lawyer, law professor, Santa Clara County Superior Court judge, and police auditor, can help make the justice system work better for us all. Signed books will be available for sale from Books on B, and we’ll give away two in a special drawing. Register at www.aclibrary.org or by calling 510667-7900.

Program On Black Resistance

The Hayward Area Historical Society is hosting an online presentation focused on Black Resistance with RocQuel Johnson, Vice President of the Hayward/South County chapter of Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA). The event will take place on Saturday, February 18 at 10 am and registration is available online at www.haywardareahistory.org.

African Americans have resisted history and ongoing oppression in all forms, and resistance has achieved triumphs, successes, and progress.

Meet the Artists February 26

By Terry Liebowitz SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

Castro Valley’s newest art gallery, at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts (19501 Redwood Road), invites everyone for a Meet and Greet, Sunday, February 26, 12 to 2 pm featuring the works of Denise Oyama Miller and Lynne Shephard. Denise’s show, Fantastic Fibers, features innovative work based on West Coast landscapes and designs based on Nature. Denise explains, “Nature is a source of constant inspiration, and I look for patterns, textures and color combinations that can be interpreted in fabric.” She has

shown her work nationally and internationally, had pieces accepted at the Triennial of Tapestry in Lodz, Poland, Quilt National and Quilt Visions. Denise lives and works in Fremont.

Lynne Shephard is an abstract artist. “ I am an artist. I am a journeyman. For me, the path through a painting is always a visual adventure. I strive for an expression of wonder and presence.” Lynne grew up in San Leandro, but has lived in Livermore for the past 50 years. She enjoys teaching private students. Curator, and artist herself, Susan Sarti brings these esteemed artists to Castro Valley.

“We have rotating exhibits in

the Lobby and the Exhibition Room showcasing both Bay Area artists and Castro Valley High School student artists.” She adds that it is unusual for artists to have such a large space to exhibit multiple large scale pieces. Conducting Master Classes, the artists share their talents with CVHS teacher Jennifer Parker’s art classes. Jennifer comments, “It is fantastic for our students to meet real artists, learn new techniques and hear the artist’s personal journeys.”

Normally, access is limited to events within the Center for the Arts or by appointment. (510-889-8961) This is a special time, open to the public at large.

Black people have sought ways to nurture and protect Black lives and the autonomy of their physical and intellectual bodies through may avenues, such as education, media, legislation, and politics. Black-led institutions and affliations have lobbied, litigated, legislated, protested, and succeeded. Strategies for black resistance have served as a model for other social movements in the country, thus the legacy and importance of these actions cannot be understated.

Johnson will speak about black resistance and BWOPA as they work towards their mission to activate, motivate, promote, support, and educate African-American women about political process, encourage involvement, and to affrm the commitment to solving problems affecting the African American community.

Musical: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Chanticleers

continued from front page to fnd rehearsal spaces.

From a church in Concord to spaces graciously donated by H.A.R.D., the show rehearsed inside as storms raged outside. Constant rains made removing the tree diffcult, and days turned into weeks, but as long as the cast could be back in the theater by February, everything would still be on track.

Then on January 29, a second call came. This time, the roof had leaked, and the dressing room was fooded three weeks before opening. Now, this was something that actually could derail the opening of the show. The main auditorium had been spared, but a theater can’t perform a musical if its cast can’t get dressed before the show.

However, as it has been said many times before, the show must go on. Ideas were thrown around. Maybe have them all get dressed in the kitchen. Eventually, it was decided that the actors needed their dressing room. So, the roof was tarped, the carpets were ripped out, throw rugs were laid down, and by the time the cast was let back into the building, things seemed back on track. The show would open on time.

Then, a third event happened on February 2, the day before technical rehearsals. It was a family tragedy for one of the show’s cast members. This tragedy would force them out of town indefnitely and leave the show with one fewer character with only one week until opening.

Chanticleers’ new Artistic Director, Jacob Russell-Snyder, has mixed feelings about the ordeal.

“You know, I come from an Improv background where we are taught to say ‘Yes, and’ to a situation, and that’s how I approach adversity,” Russell-Snyder said. “Yes, this happened, and we can’t have our theater, and what are we going to do about it? But after a while, you gotta start admitting to yourself; this is a lot.”

As the scenic crew works overtime to fnish the set and actors meet in hallways to adjust to one less cast member, Russell-Snyder can’t help but smile.

“I love this. Everyone is doing their job, doing what they can to put it all together. I

couldn’t be more proud of all these people,” Russell-Snyder said. “This is why we do theater. I will say this, though. This offcially begins our new fundraising campaign: The Save Our Building Campaign, or as I’m calling it, The S.O.B. campaign. I think that sums it up rather nicely.”

“Little Shop of Horrors” plays through March 5. All performances will take place at Chanticleers Theater, 3683 Quail Avenue, Castro Valley Community Center Park. Tickets are $15-$30 each, with $10 student tickets available on Thursdays. Patrons can make purchases online at https://chanticleers.org/ or call 510-SEE-LIVE (510-7335483). Group discounts are also available.

Denise Oyama Miller at work in her Fremont studio.

Rowell Rodeo Parade Returns

BACK IN THE SADDLE: 2023 Parade Chair

Christian Carr is excited stating that “the Parade Committee is meeting planning to make this coming parade (May 13, 2023) another memorable family-friendly, community event. This year’s parade will include an event at the Rodeo Grounds (Details to be announced in the coming weeks) the night before and a Pancake Breakfast at Station 25 of the Alameda County Fire Department the morning of the parade, in addition to the annual Art & Essay Contest for Castro Valley students in grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-5. Please visit www.RowellRanchRodeoParade.com for details to enter your school, sports team, band, business or your family in the parade. There will be something for everyone again this year!”

Seniors: What Happens if Will is Lost?

Q:It seems that my father lost the will that he signed some years ago.

It might have been misplaced when he moved from his home into an assisted living facility two years ago, but we only just noticed its absence when we were helping him organize his papers and affairs. What do we do?

By Gene L. Osofsky, Esq.

A:Surprisingly, this is not an uncommon occurrence. Indeed, the actual court form required to initiate a probate proceeding in California actually has a question asking if the will has been lost.

If so, it requests that either a copy or a “statement of the testamentary words or their substance” be attached to the court petition.

However, merely because the petition asks for this information, does not necessarily mean that it is a simple matter of furnishing a photocopy to the court in order to validate his will and testamentary intentions.

Indeed, under California law, if a lost will was last in the testator’s possession, if he were competent at the time of his death, and if there is no “duplicate original” that can be found, there is a presumption that the testator destroyed it with the intent to revoke it. Further, there is one California judicial opinion that has held that a photocopy of a lost will

did not meet the test of being a “duplicate original”, which would actually be an original duplicate signed by the testator at the time he executed his will .

So, if his will still cannot be found at the time of your father’s death, then the presumption will apply, at least initially. At that point, unless you can produce evidence to convince the court that it was misplaced without intention to revoke it, the court would likely then proceed with the case as if he had died intestate, which means dying without a will.

California law would then control what happens to his estate and the designation of benefciaries and their corresponding shares of his estate. Unfortunately, if your father does not now have capacity to sign a new will, you will either have to convince the court after his demise that he never intended to revoke it, or have your father’s estate be distributed according to the California Law of Intestate Succession.

So, if your father is alive and able to do so, I would strongly urge him to execute a new will, and to make arrangements to keep it in a safe place. Some folks prefer to keep their original will in their bank safety deposit box. This is okay provided that the designated executor knows where that box is located and, further, knows where your father keeps the key to his box.

Alternatively, your father might open a safety deposit box with two co-owners, each

of whom has a key to the box, so that the co-owner (presumably his designated executor) can access the box

without administrative delay following your father’s demise.

If there had been a calamity, such as a fre, or burglary, or something of that nature, and if there is evidence to believe that the will was lost or destroyed in that event, I would then urge the family to secure and keep safe a copy of the fre or police report, which hopefully

references the loss of valuable papers, will, etc.

That report might later be shown to the court when the executor fles a formal Petition for Probate, and may then be deemed suffcient evidence to explain the “lost will”, overcome the presumption that your father intentionally destroyed it, and accept a photocopy, or statement of its contents, as suffcient evidence of his will.

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

Bay Area Housing Market Appears to be Reversing

Beginning in May, 2022, as interest rates began spiking upwards and home prices began to slide, Realtors started hearing buyers declaring they were no longer willing to buy a home for two critical reasons:

Reason #1: Interest rates were too high.

As buyers watched interest rates climb, they rationalized that what goes up must come back down. While true in the grand scheme of things, they did not consider that rates were at historic lows due to the foreclosure crisis and global pandemic. With those two catastrophes in the rearview mirror, rates began to climb back to historic norms. Realizing that sliding prices and the absence of multiple offers were providing buyers with new opportunities, Realtors advised buyers to “marry the home and date the rate.” Some buyers

Pending with 9 offers

heeded the advice and jumped in, while others decided to sit it out. Pundits predicted that once those on the bench figured out that the new, higher interest rates were here to stay, they would jump back in as well, most likely in the early part of 2023. Well … it appears to be happening.

Reason #2: Home prices were falling.

Buyers began to rationalize, “If home prices will be lower in a few months, why buy today?” Put succinctly, they were trying to time the market. Realtors began telling bench-sitting buyers that there was a rare opportunity at hand: if they found a home they loved and could afford the payments, neither the price nor the interest rate were relevant. Rates would most likely go down at some point in the future and home prices would always increase in the long term.

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Trying to “time” the market isn’t a new idea. Regardless of the type of market or its direction, there are always those trying to sell when values peak and buy when they have bottomed out. Problem: you never know when those exact moments are going to be. This very dilemma has ruined countless day traders.

In real estate, by the time you have figured out that the market has turned, it is already too late. If the market has reversed, as evidenced by the return of multiple offers and over-asking prices, buyers are going to be kicking themselves when they realize they should have bought a few months ago when they had the opportunity to write offers without competition. Trying to out-smart the market can actually be a dumb idea.

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.

How to Replant an Azalea

QI have an Azalea that has been in the ground for twelve years, and it’s not growing. When I planted it initially, I didn’t disturb the roots. I’ve since learned I should have. Can I now dig it up, spread the roots and replant it in the same

By Buzz Bertolero THE DIRT GARDENER

However, your Azalea is slowly strangling itself, so you

need to break the circular pattern of the roots for the plant to survive. The transplanting window is open until late April. This technique is called ‘Root Pruning. Root Pruning is also recommended for container plants such as citrus, Japanese Maples, roses, and other plants that have been growing in the same container for thirty months or longer.

In your case, I’d dig around the plant with a round-nose shovel until you gently lift the root ball out of the ground. It should come out quite quickly as there is should be little rooting into the native soil.

Next, trim away an inch or two of the roots from the sides and bottom of the root ball. With container plants you could remove more of the root ball. Before replanting, soak the root ball in a bucket of water with Liquinox Starter with B1 or a similar product. Liquinox Start with Vitamin B-1 helps promote feeder root growth and reduces transplant shock. If the root ball is wet skip the bucket and water the Azalea with the transplanting solution after the transplanting solution. The new planting hole should be twice as wide as the original root ball and six inches

deeper. This is to accommodate the many surface roots. The native soil is amended with organic matter, or you could use one of the prepared planting mixes for shade-loving plants at a 50/50 ratio. Next, center the Azalea in the hole with the top of the root ball onehalf inch above the soil surface. This allows for settling and prevents the plant from being planted too deep, a critical planting mistake many make. Two weeks after transplanting, I’d begin fertilizing with an Azalea, Camellia, and Rhododendron Food and continue feeding it monthly until October.

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Plant a Tree

Arbor Day is celebrated in California in March, so make a plan—and pick a spot— to plant a tree.

Before it Rains Agai

If the weather is nice this weekend, get out and do some serious work. Finish pruning roses, grapes and deciduous fruit and nut trees. (If you want more grape vines, stick a few of the pruned cuttings into the ground—they root easily.) Put any bulbs that haven’t been planted into the ground right away. Pull weeds while the ground is still very moist and before they take over everything.

Repot Cymbidiums

If your cymbidium orchids are bulging out of their containers, repot them from now until the end of June. Remove the old bark, discard dead roots and rotted bulbs, and transfer the entire plant into a larger container flled with cymbidium mix or bark. You can also split up the plant into groups of three to fve bulbs with leaves and repot each division individually

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77-Year-Old Injured in Hit-and-Run

Alameda County Sheriffs are looking for a man suspected in the hit-and-run incident involving a 77-year-old woman outside the First Presbyterian Church in Castro Valley last Saturday night.

County Supervisor Richard Valle Dies

Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 2 representative Richard Valle died last Wednesday afternoon at 73 from health complications due to a two-year battle with prostate cancer.

Valle was elected in Nov. 2012 to represent District 2 (Hayward, Union City, Newark, parts of Fremont). Previously, he served for 13 years on the Union City City Council. During his 10 years on the Board of Supervisors, Valle fought for safety-net services and mental health programs and was a tireless supporter of Saint Rose Hospital. He advocated for at-risk youth and

job development programs and championed organized labor.

“I am devastated to learn of the passing of my colleague and friend,” Board President Nate Miley (District 4) said in a statement. “He uplifted community volunteers through a highly successful annual volunteer appreciation event, promoted walkable neighborhoods through the Niles Canyon Stroll and Roll, and educated the community about STEM programming through Science in the Park. My condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, staff and to all those lucky enough to call Richard a friend.”

HOROSCOPE by Salomé © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): The changes you’ve waited to see in your work situation might not be happening quite as quickly as you hoped. Although the pace is slow, it’s ongoing. Expect to hear news soon.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): You should be feeling very proud of the fne effort you’ve made to get that important project done. Now take some time out to celebrate with family and friends. You’ve earned it.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): You’re close to reaching your objectives. That’s the good news. But be careful: Your aspects show lots of potential distractions looming. Stay focused and keep your eyes fxed on your goals.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Be careful not to let that suspicious Cancerian mind create a problem where none exists. What you might believe is an act of betrayal could be nothing more than a misunderstanding.

LEO (July 23 - August 22): Your Lion’s heart overfows with selfconfdence. All you need to do is tap into it, and you’ll be able to handle any change that must be made regarding that recent surprise development.

VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): The need to watch what you say becomes increasingly crucial this week. Be as temperate as you can with your comments and avoid arguments for the sake of controversy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): A longtime family problem presents new demands. But this time, you won’t have to go it alone: Someone else is asking to help share your responsibilities. Let it happen.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): A period of feeling vulnerable is about to give way to a stronger, more-self-confdent aspect. Use this new strength to reaffrm promises you’ve made to others and yourself

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): A creative dilemma stalls your progress. Instead of letting it raise your ire, use the time to re-examine your aims and perhaps come up with a new target.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): Your nimble will might fnd a way for you to work out those newly emerged problems plaguing your new project. Stay with it. The results will be well worth your efforts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): You might feel overwhelmed with having to decide which new opportunity you should follow. Best advice: Check them all out and see which offers what you really want.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): Continue to tread water before you even consider plunging into something that never seemed quite right. Some facts will emerge soon that can help you make a decision.

Deputies responded to a call about a woman injured in the parking lot at 2940 Grove Way at about 7:25 p.m. Surveillance footage shows an unknown black male adult intentionally hitting the woman with his car before driving westbound on Grove Way toward Redwood Road.

Deputies say the man may have brushed against the woman with his vehicle, which caused her to yell at him. The suspect yelled back at the victim, turned the vehicle around, and intentionally hit her. The victim was knocked onto the car’s hood before falling to the ground.

The older woman sustained non-life threatening injuries and was later transported to a hospital for treatment.

The suspect fed in a mid2010s white Nissan Sentra with an unknown license plate.

The investigation is going. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Offce at 510-667-7721 or leave a message on our Anonymous Tip Line at 510-667-3622.

Reports: Indecent Exposure

continued from page 3 cery store on Redwood Road near the Boulevard when the man approached them and asked some questions. Deputies report the man showed signs of being under the infuence of drugs. The man revealed he had the drugs in his pocket and was taken into custody.

Stolen Property and Drugs

Monday, February 6: at 11:37 a.m., a 36-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen property, methamphetamine drugs, and related drug paraphernalia. Deputies responded to a report of a man exposing himself behind a restaurant on Castro Valley Boulevard near Wilbeam Avenue. Deputies found the man fully clothed but in violation of his probation. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail.

Honorees, City of Hayward Representatives, Hayward Public Library Director and Artist at Hayward Public Library indoor dedication: L-R STANDING: Councilmember George Syrop, City Manager Kelly McAdoo, Library Director Jayanti Addleman, Councilmember Julie Roche, Jane Yanagi Diamond, Fred M. Shinoda, Kayoko Mochida Ikuma, Tooru Mochida, Mayor Mark Salinas, Aileen Yamashita Hisaoka, Takeo Kato, Artist Patricia Wakida L-R SEATED: Mae Yanagi Ferral, Sumi Haramaki Lampert, Ibuki Hibi Lee, Frank K. Hashimoto, Satoshi Hibi

Sculpture: Honorees Attend Event

continued from page 2 a series of historical markers describing the events that occurred there in 1942. Honorees whose names appear on the sculpture or were born in camp, and were present at the event were: Sumi Haramaki Lampert, Frank Koji Hashimoto, Ibuki Hibi Lee, Satoshi Hibi, Takeo Kato,

Kayoko Mochida Ikuma, Tooru Mochida, Fred M. Shinoda, Aileen Yamashita Hisaoka, Jane Yanagi Diamond, and Mae Yanagi Ferral.

Speakers at the ceremony included Hayward mayor Mark Salinas, Memorial Art Committee project leader Robbin Kawabata, honoree Mae Yanagi Ferral, artist Patricia

Wakida, Lois Oda from the Eden Township JACL Chapter, and Master of Ceremonies Victor Fujii.

Funding for the sculpture was primarily from the City of Hayward with additional funding from the JACL Legacy Fund Grant.

For more information and photos, visit: mycvforum.com

Pig: How the Business Came to be

continued from front page chemo. It was rewarding, but I’ve always been an open thinker and wanted to run my own business doing something I love.”

Jackson started barbecuing on the side about fve years ago, inviting Fosdick and their friend Bon Ramos to assist. (All are in their 30s and had full-time jobs at that point.) Word spread about their high-quality food, which became something of a family enterprise. Jackson’s mother, Lorna is from Texas, and his dad Larry is from Louisiana. Their recipes became part of the fare offered by Sacred Pig. Lorna’s potato salad is a customer favorite. The meat is purchased wholesale, usually at Costco.

Jackson says Sacred Pig is a fully certifed and licensed LLC commissary kitchen. “Anybody can do catering, but everything we do is legit. We make everything fresh daily, and we use no-nonsense seasoning,” he adds.

As the popularity of Sacred Pig BBQ grew, so did the

equipment necessary to support it. Jackson started with a Traeger smoker, eventually adding two more. These were pulled to weddings, parties, popups, and other events around the Bay Area. Sacred Pig has catered events for Facebook headquarters and Wells Fargo Bank and did a 600-person, two-day event at the Port of Oakland.

The business wasn’t impacted much by COVID because events that include barbecues are mostly held outdoors. In fact, there was enough demand that Jackson was able to quit his pharmacy job last year to become the “pitmaster” fulltime.

Now Sacred Pig has upgraded to a special-order 500-gallon Lang reverse-fow smoker, delivered from Georgia. Another will be arriving this year.

“When you watch barbecue competitions on TV, the Langs are the Cadillac of smokers,” says Jackson. “The smoke goes through the bottom, around and out the top, maintaining a steady temperature.”

“There’s nothing better than natural wood logs on the

Lang smoker,” says Fosdick. “Chris taught me everything I know about the business and the food, from the recipes and preparation to the cooking process. I owe it all to him. I still have my day job but can’t wait for the weekends.”

On most Saturdays and Sundays, Sacred Pig BBQ sells ribs, chicken, and traditional side dishes (including “Mom’s Potato Salad”) at Bay Hills Food and Liquor, 2637 East Avenue, Hayward. The company is waiting on permits to convert the back of this building into a Sacred Pig BBQ restaurant. The catering menu features ribs, chicken, beef hot links, tri-tip, brisket, and sides.

“People often ask why we named the business Sacred Pig,” says Jackson. “We wanted to change the ideology of how people view the pig, which is sometimes seen as a lowly animal. But in barbecue, it’s the most sacred animal. We’re fipping the perspective around.”

To see the full menu and to order online, see sacredpigbarbecue.com.

PHOTO CREDIT: RUSSELL FOOTE PHOTOGRAPHY, FOOTEPHOTO.COM

Tips for Growing Beautiful Dahlias

By Melinda Myers Special to the Times

Growing beautiful dahlias is easier than you think. Proper planting and care will result in an abundance of beautiful blooms for you to enjoy in your garden and summer bouquets. Use these strategies to boost your dahlia growing success:

Start Early for a Long Season of Flowers

Dahlias grow from sweet-potato-like tuberous roots often called tubers that are usually planted in late spring. For earlier blooms, start your dahlias indoors about four to six weeks before the last spring frost.

Use one- or two-gallon pots with drainage holes. Fill them with a damp growing mix and cover the tip of the tubers with one to two inchaes of soail. Water sparingly until the sprouts emerge, which can take two to four weeks.

Plant Outdoors in Late Spring

Grow dahlias as you would tomatoes. Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. To encourage healthy root growth, take time to loosen the soil in the planting area at least 12 inches deep.

Don’t be in a rush to plant your dahlias. Wait until the soil is warm

and all danger of frost has passed. Good air circulation encourages strong, healthy growth. Space border dahlias 15 inches apart from the center of one plant to the next. Taller types should be spaced at least 18 to 24 inches on center.

Plant so the top of the tuber is no more than one to two inches below the soil surface. It can take several weeks for the first sprouts to emerge, but once they do, the plants grow very quickly.

Pinch for Fuller Growth And More Blooms

When your dahlias reach a height of 10 to 12 inches, use scissors or sharp pruning shears to remove the top two or three sets of leaves. Pinched plants produce more side branches, resulting in sturdier growth and lots more flowers. Pinching will set the plants back by a week or two, but they will come back quickly.

Stake to Avoid Broken Stems

Dahlias that grow more than three feet tall benefit from staking. This is especially true for varieties that produce large flowers. Staking helps plants stay upright, minimizes damage from wind and rain, keeps

LEGAL NOTICES

FILED JAN 27, 2023

MELISSA WILK County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY

By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 595093

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

Pursuant to Business and Professions Code

Sections 17900-17930

The name of the business(es):

Pacific Transactions, located at 18459 Reamer Road Castro Valley, CA 94546. P.O. Box #20261 Castro Valley CA 94546. In Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gabriella Stefanic, 18459 Reamer Road Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Gabriella Stefanic

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

Expires JAN 22, 2028

FEB 01, 08, 15, 22, 2023 0556-CVF

FILED JAN 27, 2023

MELISSA WILK County Clerk

ALAMEDA COUNTY

By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 595092

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

Pursuant to Business and Professions Code

Sections 17900-17930

The name of the business(es):

First Baptist Preschool A Kids Kingdom; A Kid’s Kingdom Preschool; AKK, located at 18550 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): First Baptist Church of Castro Valley, 18550 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Corporation

This business commenced 10/22/1990

/s/ Lisa Miller

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

Expires JAN 26, 2028

FEB 08, 15, 22, MAR 01, 2023 0534-CVF

the flowers more visible, and makes it easier to deadhead. To avoid damaging the tubers, add the stakes at planting time or soon after.

Feed Your Plants and Don’t Let Them Go Thirsty

Dahlias perform best when they receive a consistent amount of moisture throughout the growing season. Too much or too little water causes stress and can reduce flower production. When the weather is dry, water deeply once or twice a week, using drip irrigation, a soaker hose, or a watering wand.

Keep the foliage as dry as possible to minimize disease. Mulching the soil with shredded leaves, evergreen needles, or other organic material will conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.

Dahlias perform best when they are well-fed. Enrich the soil with compost and add a low-nitrogen, slow-release fertilizer at planting time. Follow the label directions for the timing and application rates of the fertilizers you select.

LEGAL NOTICES

FILED JAN 27, 2023

MELISSA WILK County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY

By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 595079 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

Pursuant to Business and Professions Code

FILED FEB 01, 2023

MELISSA WILK County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY

By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 595241

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

Pursuant to Business and Professions Code

Sections 17900-17930

The name of the business(es): Beard Papa’s Castro Valley, located at 3295 Castro Valley Blvd., Suite 102 Castro Valley, CA 94546. PO Box 20252 Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JYTF LLC, 1401 21st ST, Suite R, Sacramento, CA 95811. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.

This business commenced N/A /s/ Ye Ye

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

Expires JAN 31, 2028

FEB 08, 15, 22, MAR 01, 2023 0534-CVF

FILED DEC 30, 2022

MELISSA WILK County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY

By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 594463

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

Pursuant to Business and Professions Code

Sections 17900-17930

The name of the business(es): Advanced Spinal Care, East Bay, located at 2381 Grove Way Castro Valley, CA 94546, 183 Via Viento San Lorenzo, CA 94580 in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tenny Lee 183 Via Viento San Lorenzo, CA 94580. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced March 2008

/s/ Tenny Lee

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

Expires JAN 16, 2028

JAN 25, FEB 01, 08, 15, 2023

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Pruning and Deadheading

The more flowers you cut, the more flowers you’ll get. Harvesting flowers twice a week will encourage a plentiful supply of blooms. Spent flowers should be removed immediately (deadheading) to minimize pest and disease problems.

Always use sharp bypass pruners or snips to make clean cuts. If you want flowers with long stems, be willing to sacrifice some side

buds. Stems come back longer and stronger when you cut deep into the plant and close to a main branch.

Dahlias require a little more time and attention than many other flowering plants. But your efforts will be handsomely rewarded with a bounty of beautiful blooms and a sense of accomplishment.

Melinda Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Longfield Gardens for her expertise to write this article. Her website is www.MelindaMyers. com.

Regina Cinollo-Burnette

Long time Castro Valley neighbor and community member Regina “Gina” Cinollo-Burnette passed away on Feb 4th 2023 at the age of 65 She acquired her early schooling in the east bay Graduate of Pacific High School San Leandro 1975

Worked in the computer field after her first job at Fast Gas also in San Leandro.

Mostly she worked in hospitality, bar-tending at several well know bars Her longest and favorite was Krayon’s in Castro Valley Where she made life long friends and also maintained her childhood friendships

She is Mother to Heather Ackard, Mother in law to David “ DJ” Ackard Loving Gie Gie to Jayden and Ashlyn Ackard, a great joy in her life She has spent the last 25 years with her best friend, Husband Howard “Ed” Burnett and Stepson Brandon Preceded in death by her parents Frank Cinollo and Florence Georgia her siblings Mary, Walter, Christopher and Survived by her sister Laura Cinollo.

There will be a celebration of her life held at the Castro Valley Moose lodge on Saturday Feb 18th from 12-4.

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The name of the business(es):

Quantum Graphic Studios, located at 4865 Mancini Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): William Pelkey, 4865 Mancini Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 1993

/s/ William Pelkey

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

Expires JAN 26, 2028

FEB 08, 15, 22, MAR 01, 2023 0534-CVF

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

FILE NUMBER 556359

The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Liberty Theatrical Decor, at 22313 Meekland Ave., Hayward CA 94541, in Alameda County. Full name of registrant is: Donald Nethercottl, at 18850 Lenross Ct., Castro Valley, CA 94546. The Fictitious Business Name Statement

Liberty Theatrical Decor, was filed on 03/12/2019 in the county of Alameda.

Original File Number 556359. 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 fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed on, in the office of the County Clerk.

A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see Section 14400, et seq., B&P Code.) This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 02/03/2023.

FEB 08, 15, 22, MAR 01, 2023 0565-CVF

Jane Evelyn Brazil

August 7, 1935 ~ January 25, 2023

Resident of Castro Valley

Jane Evelyn Brazil was born to Mabel and William Valente on August 7, 1935. She was born in Eleele Hospital on the island of Kauai, HI. The family then moved to Kekaha, Kauai because her father was a supervisor on the sugar cane plantation there. Jane spent most of her childhood there with her parents and younger siblings, Roy and Betty. She enjoyed hula dancing and was a beautiful performer. She attended Eleele Elementary School and, for a brief time, Waimea High School. When Jane was 14 years old, her family moved to Hayward, California seeking better opportunities for work and education. Jane started attending Hayward High School where she soon met and fell in love with Donald Brazil.

Jane and Don were married in 1956 and moved to an apartment on B Street in Hayward. They bought their first home in Castro Valley in 1961 and lived there, happily, for the rest of their lives. During this time, Jane worked at HC Capwells and in the optometry department at Kaiser in Pleasanton.

Jane greatly enjoyed spending time with her siblings, including her in-laws, Mike & Carol Brazil, David & Jan Brazil, and John Ramos. She and Don spent 61 happy years raising their sons, Roy and Jim; watching them marry beautiful wives, Cyndi and Cindy; and helping to raise four grandchildren; Kris, Jennifer, Taylor, and Cody. She also got the pleasure of watching Jennifer marry her grandson-in-law, Mark, and welcome her great-grandaughter, Maya, into the world. Jane loved watching her kids and grandkids play sports and participate in school activities. She even spent 10 years as a baseball scorekeeper and women’s auxiliary president at Castro Valley Highlands Little League. Jane was an extremely dedicated mother and “Grammy” and it was the joy of her life to share about them to her family and friends.

Jane passed away peacefully in her home on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 25th surrounded by her family.

Visitation services for Jane Evelyn Brazil will be on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 4:00PM8:00PM with Vigil at 6:00PM. Services will be at Holy Sepulchre - St. Michael Chapel, 1051 Harder Road, Hayward, CA 94542.

Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at All Saints Catholic Church, 22824 2nd Street, Hayward, CA 94541, 10:00AM - 11:00AM.

Burial will follow at 11:30AM at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Our Lady of Grace section, 26320 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94544.

A reception will follow the burial ceremony and will take place at the Castro Valley Masonic Center, 4521 Crow Canyon Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552.

Per Jane’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to: Hayward Firefighters Charitable Foundation, 22734 Main Street, Hayward, CA, 94541.

The more dahlias you cut for bouquets, the more flowers the plant will produce.

Relief: FEMA, SBA Work Together

continued from front page and county social services eligibility workers.

Many people don’t realize how closely FEMA and the SBA work together in a disaster, said Jessica Gail, Swalwell’s communications director. SBA offers low-interest loans not only to small businesses but to nonprofts, homeowners, and renters who have suffered damages from disasters.

Those low-interest loans can come in very handy if insurance covers much of your loss, but there’s a big deductible involved, said De Lauro.

The Sheriff’s Offce and Swalwell’s offce suggested an in-person visit rather than trying to navigate applications from multiple offces over the Internet.

“You’ll get a quick answer to the question many people ask, ‘Do I qualify for any help at all?’” Gail said.

A frequent complaint heard

in past disasters is that people seemingly never heard back after applying to FEMA, Gail said. This is usually because something was left off the form, stalling processing but not triggering a quick notifcation to the applicant.

An in-person visit means you get a quick notifcation of anything additional needed while the application is accepted on time, said Gail. You can add the additional information later if need be.

It also saves you the frustration of being told a different agency handles your particular situation and then struggling to contact them, she added.

“They’re at that table over there’ is so much easier,” Gail said.

“There’s something for everyone there,” said Lt. Tya Modeste of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Offce about the centers. “They’re set up to help people.”

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Applying in person can be less intimidating for many than applying over the internet, Modeste added.

She notes that the emergency disaster declaration covers all of Alameda County, including people living in its cities.

Modeste said a pitfall to avoid is not notifying aid agencies if your phone number changes, which can happen after a disaster.

Swalwell’s offce suggests that people visiting the centers bring with them information such as their phone number, especially if it has changed, current and pre-disaster address, total household annual income, Social Security number, list of damages and losses (including any documentation), insurance coverage information if insured (FEMA covers only what your insurance doesn’t), and bank routing number and account number to allow for direct deposit of any aid received.

RCMS Boys Basketball

Our Athletes of the week are the Redwood Christian Middle School Boys Basketball B Team. The RCMS Eagles fnished their undefeated season by outscoring Valley Christian Middle School from Dublin with a score of 55 - 10. Their record was 7 - 0 this year.

Pictured: Coach Scott Skjong, Robby Summers, Hudson Strange, Nolawi Dawit, Ethan Chen, Logan Leftridge, Andrew Goodson, Jacob Cabrera, Onyekachi Ajawara, Coach Alfonso Macedo Front row: Sam Hill, Dylan Skjong, Efren Rosas, Jackson Azraei, Noah Macedo, Justin Nguyen, Caleb Marumahoko.

Matt Wilhite Team is proud to sponsor

Athlete of the Week

Koo: What Are You Working On?

continued from page 2 continues to burn calories after your workout, up to 24 hours afterward. You actually burn more calories after the workout than you do during the workout. Isn’t that amazing? You stopped exercising, yet you’re getting results (aka coasting). So what does this have to do with achieving your goals? Besides health goals, there’s a perspective I’d like to share, which has to do with time. Too often, we want to see results immediately because that’s when we’re putting in the effort. However, because we don’t see the results, we

stop. I’d like to offer you that there wasn’t anything wrong with the effort. You just need more time to see results. Give yourself the gift of time! This may be especially true when you’re in a tough situation, such as owing some money. You work hard and make that payment, only to see it hasn’t made a dent. It’s only been a little bit, but give yourself the gift of time!

So here’s where I get curious. What have you been working on? How much effort have you been putting in? Do you need to put in more? Maybe less? Or maybe you should

coast for a little bit…? Did you give yourself the gift of time?

So what’s going on in that noggin of yours? Please reach out and let me know! If you’re unsure what to work on, please check out my Wheel of Life tool to get some clarity at https://www.kevinkoocoach. com/wheel-of-life1.

Coach Kev helps people gain clarity on what they want in life, craft a plan, and keep them accountable while trying to not further an Asian stereotype. Contact him at kevinkoocoaching@gmail.com or book a call at https://calendly.com/ kevinkoocoaching/cvforum

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