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Speakers impress at Rotary Club of CV’s Youth Speech Contest

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Aerial view of the Chouinard Winery on Palomares Road.

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Non-native snake spotted near trail in Anthony Chabot Regional Park

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Chouinard Winery Closing

By Mike McGuire

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Castro Valley is losing one of its last remaining wineries but is gaining a staging area for the Bay Area Ridge Trail now nearing completion.

The Chouinard Vineyards and Winery announced last Wednesday it would be shutting down. The last day for the winery at 33853 Palomares Road is March 6, winemaker Damien Chouinard said. see WINERY on page 5

Early this morning, hundreds of volunteers in Alameda County began a headcount of the number of people experiencing homelessness throughout the community on a given night.

Small teams of homeless outreach specialists along with staff from the county, various cities, and members of the community will make their way through neighborhoods, business zones, and known homeless camps as part of the Point-In-Time Count and survey.

The count is championed by San Leandro-based EveryOne Home, a non-profit aimed at ending homelessness in Alameda County.

“The count lets our neighbors living on the street know that we see you, we care about you, and we won’t stop pushing until you have a place to call home,” said Chelsea Andrews, Executive Director of EveryOne Home. “It also ensures that we get the statistics we need to rally resources to end and prevent homelessness in our county.” see HOMELESS on page 4

Miss Chinatown USA 2022 Calls CV Home

By Michael Singer

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You might catch a glimpse of this year’s Miss Chinatown USA recipient around town.

The 2022 winner of the national title, Crystal Lee calls Castro Valley home.

Lee was crowned Miss Chinatown USA 2022 on February 12 and was featured in the Chinese New Year Festival and Parade in San Francisco this past Saturday.

Lee competed for scholarships and prizes and the chance to become a goodwill ambassador for the Chinese community throughout the Year of the Tiger (Lunar Year 4720).

This year’s pageant theme was “Resilience, Embracing Beauty and Strength,” which

Lee is no stranger to Lee says was important to reflect on following the impact of pageants, having competed COVID-19 around the world. before. She was named Miss California in 2013, which is the 1st Runner Up to the Miss America competition.

Lee calls herself a passionate planner and says she is excited to plan cultural events so she can bring more of her heritage and Chinese culture to the world.

“We have the benefit of a lot of diversity here in the Bay –Crystal Lee Area and I like that I am able to encourage everyone to just Miss Chinatown USA 2022 be who they are and what their heritage is,” she said.

In addition to her participa“For me, resilience is about pushing forward, overcoming tion in pageants, Lee is a Stanford graduate with a master’s challenges, and being adaptable, especially in the pandem- degree in Media Studies, a video producer, and a techic,” Lee said in an interview see CHINATOWN on page 5 with KTVU-FOX 2.

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Student Speakers Impress at Rotary Club Speech Contest

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n February 15, the Rotary Club of Castro Valley hosted the annual Rotary District 5270 Richard D. King Youth Speech Contest, featuring students from Castro Valley High School and Redwood Christian High School. All six student speakers spoke on this year’s Rotary theme: “Serve to Change Lives.” Speeches also had to include at least one principle of Rotary International’s 4-Way Test: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned?

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The title of his speech was “Being a Difference Maker for Future Generations.” see ROTARY on page 4

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First place was awarded to Castro Valley High School junior Jennifer Mi, who won with “Black Garbage Bag.” She spoke about the foster care system, reminding everyone that foster youth deserve to keep their dignity when entering care, and encouraging all present to commit to supporting the emotional well-being of those navigating the system.

As the winner at the Club Level of competition, Mi advances to the next Area 4 level of competition on March 10 at Foothill High School in Pleasanton.

Second place was awarded to Redwood Christian High School senior Xander Russell, who spoke about three areas of his personal involvement:

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was additionally charged with carrying a concealed weapon and intent to sell the unregistered firearm. Deputies took the man into custody.

Traffic Stop Ends in Arrest Monday, February 14: at 8:19 p.m., a 35-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of driving with an expired registration and failing to have a required interlock device used to test for alcohol in his vehicle. Deputies stopped the man on Seven Hills Road near Parsons Avenue for expired regisTried to Sell Stolen Modified tration. The man was taken into custody. and Unregistered Gun Tuesday, February 15: at 1:57 a.m., a 23-year-old man from Caught with Stolen Vehicle Castro Valley was arrested on Monday, February 14: at suspicion of possession of stolen 8:15 a.m., deputies arrested a property including an unregis- 28-year-old man from Castro tered handgun with a high-ca- Valley on suspicion of possespacity magazine capable of sion of a stolen vehicle. The firing dozens of bullets in a few man was parked in the lot of seconds. Deputies approached a grocery store on Redwood the man for questioning after Road near the Boulevard when reports the man had possession deputies arrived. Deputies took of a stolen handgun. The man the man into custody.

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Ignored Restraining Order Wednesday, February 16: at 2:10 p.m., a 35-year-old man from Castro Valley was arresthabitat of warm tropical forests Park staff at (510) 690-6676 or grasslands,” a spokesperson or their non-emergency Public ed on suspicion of violating the from East Bay Regional Park Safety line at (510) 881-1833. terms of a court-issued restraining order. Deputies responded If possible, take a photo and District said. map the sighting. It is safest for to a report of a man who had While the snake has not been asked to stay at least 100 both visitors and the snake if been seen since before Valyou do not approach it or try to feet from a tire business on entine’s Day, Park staff say the Boulevard near Redwood capture it, Park staff added. they will keep an eye out for Road. The man was handcuffed “Abandoning any animals it. If they do find it, the snake and taken into custody. in Regional Parks is illegal. is expected to be sent to the Oakland Zoo to make sure it’s It can be harmful to both the healthy and to figure out what native species of plants and to do with it. If you do see the animals in the parks, as well as snake, you are asked to contact the animal being released,” an EBRPD spokesperson said.

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Wanted Man with Drugs Tuesday, February 15: at 1:57 a.m., deputies pulled over and arrested a 38-year-old CV man as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man had been previously charged with spousal assault and was in violation of his parole. Deputies stopped the man on Grove Way near the I-580 offramp. The man was also found to have illegal narcotics in his possession and a required interlock device on his vehicle disabled. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail.

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A hiker took this picture on February 13 on the side of Big Bear Trail which is on the northwest side of Anthony Chabot Regional Park. Park staff report this is a non-native snake and is presumed to be a ball python. Thankfully, the snake is not venomous and is not a threat to the public.

“The snake may be in danger as it is not native to our Bay Area climate, which is much colder than its native

Breaking and Entering Suspect Fought Deputies Thursday, February 17: at 7:14 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 67-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of breaking and entering a property on Crescent Avenue near the Douglas Morrison Theatre. The man became confrontational during questioning, and he resisted being arrested.

Deputies additionally charged the man with assault on a peace officer and assault with a deadly weapon. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail.

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Homeless: Nearly 50% Increase in Past 10 Years

Pictured are coaches Barry Gardin and Jay Rothstein (from top left to right) along with players Leonardo, Adam Alhaithani, Callan Cartwright, Liam Park, Ryan Valala, Ben Barraza, Christopher Gardin, and Gerard Ludwig. Not pictured: Raef Harris, Garret Brain, Juan Gomez Ramos, James Burton, John Laurin Jr., and Patrick.

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astro Valley Soccer Club’s (CVSC) program for special needs players is getting recognized this week in honor of their return to the pitch following an extended hiatus. CVSC’s TOPS (The Outreach Program for Soccer) players is the only program of its kind in Alameda County.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the previous season was canceled which resulted in an extended break for the dedicated and committed players.

“Although they missed an entire season all of our returning players picked up where they left off two years ago demonstrating through their enthusiasm, effort, dedication, and desire to do their best that soccer is indeed a beautiful game that can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of their abilities and can bring out everyone’s best,” coach Barry Gardin said. “Also all of our new players quickly got up to speed and demonstrated the same level of enthusiasm, effort, and desire.”

Gardin added that the tremendous success of the 2021 TOPS soccer season was due to the enthusiasm and commitment of all of the players, parents, volunteers, and staff.

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continued from front page Survey information collected today includes questions about demographics, health conditions, employment, veteran status, housing history, COVID impact, and connection to the community.

Questions added to this year’s count will ask for details about gender and gender identity.

Volunteers will also ask the unhoused about their interactions with the criminal justice system including law enforcement and the courts.

Survey data will also be used to examine racial disparities, especially for Black and Native Americans, two of the most disproportionately impacted by homelessness, according to EveryOne Home statistics.

“In the midst of a pandemic, a time where we know the safest place is home, we are faced with the harsh reality that thousands of people in our community do not have a place that they can call home or even a safe place to spend their nights,” Andrews said. “This is unacceptable, and we must continue to push for legislation, resources, and initiatives to combat this crisis.”

In addition to this morning’s tally of people sleeping outside, a separate count will take place later this afternoon for those under the age of 25. The separate count is intended to reach unsheltered families with minor children, who might not sleep in the streets, in camps, or in their cars but who are experiencing homelessness.

Data from today’s Point-In-

Every two years, the county has conducted its homeless count and survey as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The goal is to understand the ongoing shortage of affordable housing and services and make adjustments as needed.

Time Count will be added to the number of people residing in shelters and transitional housing programs to gather more detailed information.

Nearly 50% Increase in 10 Years The homeless census has seen a drastic jump since EveryOne Home started reporting its findings in 2009.

The initial count was 4,341.

The number remained about the same for the next six years until volunteers noticed a slight dip in 2015 to a count of 4,040 unsheltered people. However,

the number increased to 5,629 in 2017.

The 2019 Point-In-Time Count estimated 8,022 persons were homeless on a night in January 2019, 79 percent (6,312) of them without shelter in the county. Volunteers found 321 of those unsheltered homeless and 28 sheltered in the unincorporated portions of the county (Castro Valley, Ashland, Cherryland, Fairview, etc.). The count in San Leandro found 344 people who were homeless while 74 of those had some temporary shelter.

Data from 2019 showed 45 percent of those counted lived in a vehicle (car, van, RV) while 34 percent lived in a tent. The remainder found shelter on the streets or in abandoned buildings. The survey revealed 73 percent were aged between 25 and 59 with 63 percent of those questioned saying they had been homeless for a year or more. A third or more of those in 2019 reported some type of ongoing health condition such as psychiatric, substance abuse, or PTSD. The overwhelming majority (7,469 or 84 percent) said they were single adults with 61 percent being men, 35 percent women, and 4 percent identifying as either transgender or gender non-binary.

Every two years, the county has conducted its homeless count and survey as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The goal is to understand the ongoing shortage of affordable housing and services and make adjustments as needed. The survey was not conducted in 2021 due to COVID-19 considerations.

An infographic with general findings from this count is expected in June with more specific data publicly available later this summer.

Alameda County Housing and Community Development Department, Aspire Consulting, Applied Survey Research, and Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Office of Homeless Care and Coordination also contributed to this year’s count.

Rotary: Youth Speech Contest Winners Honored continued from page 2 Third place was awarded to Redwood Christian High School senior Catherine Chen, who spoke in support of libraries, sharing specific services and opportunities provided by “our dedicated librarians as libraries have always adapted to adjust to what society currently needed at that time, such as creating a pick-up system for borrowing books; not everyone grew up learning how to use

i-Phones, computers, and other technology and all people should have the resources and learn how to use them.”

Catherine also recognized and commended Rotary for their efforts to combat adult literacy and improve education on a global scale. The title of her speech was “The Importance of Public Libraries.”

Other Speech Meet contestants were Redwood Christian High School seniors Theo

Clausen, Josiah Flores and Audrey Tang.

Speech Contest Chair Jeff Moore Jeff Moore was impressed by all the contestants and stated “The caliber of students from Castro Valley High School and Redwood Christian High School never ceases to amaze me. All contestants were awesome, and did a fantastic job in preparing and delivering a unique speech.”

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ident Dwight Perry expressed what all present experienced: “Each year, the students impress our Club membership, not only by the quality of their presentations, but, more important, by the thought and preparation each invested in their topic, many from their personal experiences and challenges, and the joy that they received from putting others before themselves. We are so proud of our students.”

HAHS Hosts Discussion on Black Health, Wellness The Hayward Area Historical Society is hosting an online presentation focused on Black Health and Wellness during the pandemic. The event will take place this Sunday, February 27 at 3 pm.

Dr. Michael LeNoir will ground the program with a

talk concerning the history and culture of Black medicine, followed by a panel discussion led by Hayward City Councilmember Angela Andrews.

Panelists include Fremont City Councilmember Teresa Cox, mental health professional Dr. William Spivey, and Ala-

meda County Superintendent of Schools L.K. Monroe.

“We are excited to host this important discussion with such an esteemed panel of presenters to share insight and address issues about the Black COVID experience,” said HAHS Executive Director Diane Curry.

This program is presented in partnership with the Women’s Ministry of Palma Ceia Baptist Church and the Eden Rose (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.

Register for this online presentation at: www.haywardareahistory.org.

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Winery: Bought by East Bay Regional Park District to Become a Public Park continued from front page “You can still make appointments to taste our four-remaining wine releases, and curbside pickup is available,” Chouinard told the Forum.

There is also a sale price of 60 percent off the remaining cases of wine, he added. The winery has produced an array of reds and white wines such as Malbec, Chardonnay, Barbera Rose’, Cabernet, Chenin Blanc, and port.

The winery had been in operation since 1983 on the historic Cook Ranch and had won numerous national and international awards. The shady oaks and old redwood barn on the property set the scene for many weddings, birthday parties, tasting events, and small-scale concerts. The winery’s many friends were sometimes invited to help harvest the grapes each season.

Winery founder George Chouinard, Damien’s father, passed away in November 2019, and without him, the work proved too much for his mother Caroline and himself, Damien Chouinard said. Current economic conditions made hiring outside help impractical, he added.

An army veteran and professional architect, George ran the Paris, France branch of civil engineering firm MorrisonKnudsen in 1974. According to the family blog, the “French experience stoked George and Caroline’s long-held dream to start a winery.” After returning

Chouinard Winery on Palomares Road, soon to become a public park.

from France, they settled in Palomares Canyon.

“Under George’s care the vineyards were planted and the old redwood barn on the property was remodeled and equipped as a winery,” the blog said.

Following George’s passing, East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) bought the winery at the end of 2020 and has leased it back to the family since then, Damien Chouinard said.

The Chouinard website notes its location near Garin Park, making it a good location for a staging area for the Ridge Trail, which runs through the park.

EBPRD will preserve the winery’s iconic red barn, its tasting area under 100-year-old oak trees, and the winery’s lands for public access.

“It will take a few years for the park to finish the site

Birthday party at the Chouinard Winery.

The Bay Area Ridge Trail development, so keep an eye open for future news by visiting was first proposed in 1987, and EBRPD’s website,” the winery planning for it began later that year. Its aim is to connect the wrote on its website.

ridgetops that encircle the Bay and would link to other trails extending all the way to the Sierras.

Because it travels along ridgetops rather than along water, it extends north of the Bay in Sonoma and Napa counties.

Its northernmost point is Mount St. Helena. The first two segments, in San Mateo County, were opened in 1989, and the trail was gradually expanded, beginning with public lands owned by a number of agencies. Private tracts of land were added to fill remaining gaps.

According to the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, some 400 miles of the planned 550 miles are open, with most of it open to bikes and horses. In the East Bay, there is a 43-mile segment open that stretches from El Sobrante to Union City.

Bay Area Ridge Trail maps can be found at https://ridgetrail.org/. The Chouinard Vineyards and Winery telephone number is (510) 582-9900.

Chinatown: Castro Valley Resident is Pageant Winner, Tech Entrepreneur continued from front page nology entrepreneur. Her video work has been seen on CBS as part of the “This is SF” program and on the Amazon Prime show “Destination.”

Lee also produced “Beyond Blockchain,” a YouTube

series highlighting legends in the blockchain technology industry.

In 2015, Lee cofounded LifeSite (lifesite.co), a website that allows people to store critical personal information related to family records and

Rickey Chang of Castro Valley submitted this photo from his annual fishing trip to Lake Tahoe. Those are Mackinaw trout, each weighing approximately 2 to 6 lbs.

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documents. She is also the in-arena host for the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.

The “Miss Chinatown” contest has its origins in 1948, when a Chinese organization in San Francisco held a July 4 picnic with a bathing beau-

ty contest. This continued through 1952.

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in 1953 decided to combine this contest in conjunction with the Chinese New Year Festival. The first “Miss Chinatown USA” con-

test opened itself up to national applicants in 1958.

Each year, the search for contestants is initiated each fall by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Chinese organizations, business groups, and colleges are invited to send in

their entrants. Many cities send their own contest winner to San Francisco to compete.

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While California allows agents to represent both buyers and sellers in the same transaction (dual agency), it can be fraught with pitfalls. A listing agent’s primary responsibility s record numbers of buyers are not enough homes to go around. both buyers and their agents: it is not is to the seller, which means their As a result, they are encountering uncommon to hear of some buyer goal is to get the highest offer with are trying to get a home multiple offers on almost every agents writing a significant number the best terms for the seller. Bottom before interest rates are listing they see. It is frustrating for of offers before one is accepted or line, while a buyer may get the raised, they are discovering there inside track on what is required to win a bidding war, they may end up paying way too much since they typically do not have the ability to negotiate.

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There are currently many buyers out there trying the same tactic. This means that any given listing agent may be representing a number of potential buyers all of whom are competing to get the listing. Since the listing agent represents the seller first, they can pit their buyers against each other to get the highest price.

In the end, the price gets driven up higher than it might have otherwise and only one buyer gets the home, leaving the rest to move on to the next property. In my opinion, this practice has been contributing to the significant price increases we have seen in recent months.

Using this tactic, the buyer needs to have a different agent representative for each home they wish to write on. Rather than having one

agent working for them who knows all the ins-and-outs of their credit, preferences, limitations and so on, they trust fate repeatedly by using a different agent every time. This is a very unwise strategy.

While desperate situations reap desperate tactics, a wise buyer is better off finding a buyer’s agent who has been successful in getting contracts accepted in the current market and then relying on that agent’s expertise to navigate successfully to a closed transaction.

Carl Medford is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and a licensed general contractor. This article is sponsored by the Central County Marketing Association.

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Hybrid seed varieties are unpredictable in the next generation. Ace, Early Girl, Champion, Big Boy, and Beefsteak are examples of hybrid tomatoes.

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May is an excellent time to plant tomatoes.

They’re a warm-season fruit/ vegetable that requires even temperatures, and for fruit set, the nighttime temperatures need to be over fifty-five degrees. Many gardeners are anxious and plant early. The early planted tomatoes struggle with cool, damp weather and below-average temperatures in March and April. You avoid the early season struggles by planting late. In most years, the late-planted tomatoes produce just as soon as the early ones without the seasonal risk.

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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 filled with cymbidium mix or bark. You can also split up the plant into groups of three to five bulbs with leaves and repot each division individually.

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Black History in Outdoors COMMUNITY CALENDAR And Nature Trivia Kahoot

Friday, February 25:

‘Chinese Style’ Shabbat Dinner Join Chabad of Castro Valley for their monthly Community Shabbat Dinner on Friday, February 25th at 7 pm. Experience an authentic Chinese Shabbat meal, complete with Chinese cuisine and Shabbat stories and songs. RSVP to be provided the location at: Jewishcastrovalley.org/ChineseShabbat or call: 510-342-9326.

Sunday, February 27:

Black Health & Wellness Discussion The Hayward Area Historical Society is hosting an online presentation focused on Black Health and Wellness during the pandemic. The event will take place on Sunday, February 27 at 3 pm. Dr. Michael LeNoir will ground the program with a talk concerning the history and culture of Black medicine, followed by a panel discussion led by Hayward City Councilmember Angela Andrews. Panelists include Fremont City Councilmember Teresa Cox, mental health professional Dr. William Spivey, and Alameda County Superintendent of Schools L.K. Monroe. This program is presented in partnership with the Women’s Ministry of Palma Ceia Baptist Church and the Eden Rose (CA) Chapter of The Links Incorporated. Register for this online event at www. haywardareahistory.org.

Tuesday, March 1:

Rotary Hosts Kevin McCormack Kevin McCormack, Sr. Director of Public Communications and Patient Advocate Outreach, California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, will update the Club on the progress with stem cells. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 -1 :30 pm. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 pm on Sunday, February 27, by contacting Rotary by email at: cvrotary@iCloud.com or 510-402-5123. More information is available online at: castrovalleyrotary.org.

Tuesday, March 1:

Zero Waste Living Event Reducing waste has many benefits for our community and the environment. Join a speaker from the Castro Valley Sanitary District to learn tips and tricks for zero waste living. You’ll learn about the four R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot) and how to put them into action. This event is part of the Castro Valley Reads Climate Change Education Series. The event will be held on

Tuesday, March 1 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Register at: aclibrary.org. Call 510-667-7900 with questions. Registrants will received at least 24 hours notice if the program has to be moved online due to virus restrictions.

The Castro Valley Library, a branch of the Alameda County Library system.

Saturday, March 5:

CVPNS Open House Castro Valley Parent Nursery School (CVPNS) is now enrolling for the 20222023 school year. Have a 3-5 year old child?

Committed to working with other parents in a hands-on co-op environment? Please attend our open house to learn more about our child-centered, play-based, cooperative model on March 5, 10 am to 12 pm. RSVP at: https://forms.gle/M9JA6xQeuMyN84xX6.

Space is limited. In order to maintain safe social distance, attendance will be limited and proof of vaccination or a negative covid test will be required for anyone 5 and over.

Masks required for all attendees over 2 years of age. For more information, email: membership@cvpns.org with questions.

Saturday, March 5:

Climate Anxiety Effects on Tweens As we experience the effects of climate change, feelings of dread and powerlessness are common and unsurprising. Drawing from her book All the Feelings Under the Sun: How to Deal with Climate Change, Leslie Davenport will help participants understand and manage feelings of anxiety and grief and support their activism. This program is free via Zoom and will be held March 5 from 3 to 4 pm. Registration is required at www. aclibrary.org or by phone at 510-667-7900.

Everyone registered for an online program will receive the link to participate in a separate email before the program begins.

Saturday, March 19:

Street Eats & Makers Market FirstPres Hayward, located at 2490 Grove Way in Castro Valley, is hosting Street Eats & Makers Market on Saturday, March 19 from 10 am to 4 pm. The event will benefit Everyone Deserves, a social enterprise of FirstPres, that works to create dignified income for the unhoused community because everyone deserves an opportunity for a better life. We’re excited and hope you’ll join us at our event that will spotlight local makers, Food Truck Mafia, and live music brought to you by Smalltown! If you’re a local maker interested in participating as a vendor, contact: everyonedeserves@firstpreshayward.com.

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In celebration of Black History Month, Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch is hosting a “Black History in the Outdoors & Nature Trivia Kahoot” from 6 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26.

This is a virtual online program showcasing black explorers, scientists, rangers, cowboys and others and their contributions to parks, recreation, conservation and natural sciences.

Naturalist Virginia Delgado will host. No registration is required. To participate, just visit the Black Diamond Mines Facebook page at 6 p.m. on Feb. 26 to meet the “game host.” Then use an additional device, such as a cell phone or tablet, to go to: kahoot.it.com.

Wait for the host to give instructions and a PIN number. see OUTDOORS, back page

Join a virtual online program showcasing black explorers, scientists, rangers and others and their contributions to parks, recreation, conservation and natural sciences this Saturday from 6 to 7 p.m.

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JAN 28, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 586024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): 88 Bao Bao, located at 3330 Village Dr., Castro Valley CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Castro Valley Bao Bao LLC, 3330 Village Dr., Castro Valley CA 94546, This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.

This business commenced 11/06/21 /s/ Janny Kim This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above.

Expires JAN 19, 2027 FEB 09, 16, 23, MAR 02, 2021 0456-CVF

FEB 15, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 586481 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Advanced Car Glass, located at 3641 Juniper St., Castro Valley Ca 94546. 20885 Redwood Rd., #181, Castro Valley Ca 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Robert Ussery, 3641 Juniper St., Castro Valley Ca 94546. This business is conducted, by an individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Robert Ussery This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above.

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JAN 28,2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 586031 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Solano EyeCare Optometric Professionals, located at 1051 Solano Avenue, Albany Ca 94706, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ruth J. Chen, O.D. Inc. 18444 Vineyard Road, Castro Valley Ca 94546. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 1-1-2022 /s/ Ruth Chen Fruin This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above.

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JAN 28, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 586024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Think Outside The Boob located at 4114 Davis St., Castro Valley, CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 100 Nails Inc, 4114 Davis St., Castro Valley CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced N/A /s/ Michael Nelson This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above.

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when the Republican Reagan ended the Fairness Doctrine in 1987.

Since then, so-called news outlets such as Fox and OAN have literally taken over our once public airwaves to flood it with fake news.

I maintain that purposeful manipulation of the public by corporate America is not pro-American in any way.There is a blatant lie still TO THE EDITOR parroted by Fox that the January 6, 2021 Republican coup was not FILESFORFORUM@GMAIL.COM an insurrection. Maybe is was just a minor “peaceful” attempt to stop President Biden from taking office after the disgraced Crooked Donald lost his election by 7 million votes. Maybe the terrible pandemic A Little Reminder About that began in March 2020 that will kill over a million Americans in two years was just a flu like Fox has proclaimed. Maybe vaccines Those Quietly Serving Us and masks don’t really work as Fox has claimed again and again even though dentists and surgeons to stop the spread of infection Dear Editor, On Thursday night, February 17, our water shut down, but came routinely use them. Repeating GOP lies are lies no matter how many times you say them. The fact that so many Americans purportedly on shortly thereafter with the “normal” blast of water. We then listen to and believe the lies makes these facts even worse. Most of received an email from EBMUD letting us know what happened and they were working on it. Then EBMUD Director Frank Mellon, us who follow the principles of science have no problem recognizing a friend and community leader, called to be sure we got the message the lies. Reported information is corroborated by visual observations, and to check on us . . . then the next day around noon, an EBMUD verifiable data and independent sources of reporting of news and events. Verification also involves the use of some common sense worker, Paul Irvine, drove up our street checking with those who lived in the affected area to ensure that service was restored, and to when we can’t directly prove what we are hearing is actually true.

We all need to take a little effort to pay attention, use science and answer any questions. help to challenge and stop spreading the lies big and small.

It would be so easy to simply take all three of these conscious –David Siegel, Castro Valley actions for granted. Let’s never do that in the business of our days!

Blessings!

–Bruce D. and Linda Lee Johnson, Castro Valley

Lies and Disinformation

Biden’s infrastructure money to build new schools. Old thinking says, infrastructure is roads, but I say, infrastructure is school buildings. Because we are the center of the Bay Area, our highways become parking lots as soon as they are built, and most of the cars come from outside the District. Why spend our money on them?

Instead, use our infrastructure money to build new schools.

–Joseph Grcar, Castro Valley

All Opinions Equally Valid

Dear Editor, Your February 9, 2022 letters to the editor section concerned me on a number of levels. Of the 6 letters published, 4 were highly critical of liberals, democrats, and the vaccinated. As homage to Johnathan Swift, I offer up these points of view for consideration, since all opinions are to be held equally valid: 1. The moon is made of green cheese, and if we ever really land there, we’ll see.

2. The earth is flat. You can see that with your own eyes.

3. Guns don’t kill people, people do.

4. Seatbelt and helmet laws violate my rights.

5. Frodo lives.

I rest my case.

–Richard Ackerman, Castro Valley

Idea for Infrastructure Funds

Editor, Children have to be our number one priority, but there is never enough money. Here is a new idea: use President Biden’s infrastrucEditor, ture money to build new schools. Old thinking says, infrastructure Lying to the American people to cause harm used to be wrong and immoral. The toxic inundation of lies and disinformation on the is roads, but I say, infraChildren have to be our number one priority, dominantly right wing corporate media and Internet began in earnest but there is never enough money. Here is a new idea: use President

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Lorenzo (Larry) Bronzini, longtime resident of Castro Valley, passed away peacefully in his home on February 15th, 2022, at the age of 90. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Born of Italian-immigrant parents on November 2, 1931, Lorenzo and his brother, Alberto were born in the Melrose district of East Oakland, moving to Castro Valley in 1943. As a youngster, Larry attended A.B. Morris and Hayward Union High School. At Hayward High, he became a member of The Future Farmers of America. There he was able to enjoy his love of animals and agriculture.

After graduating from high school, he went to work at the AA Food Market on Castro Valley Blvd. In 1952, he was inducted into the U.S. Army. Larry served in Korea and was awarded several medals for his service. In 2015 from the Republic of Korea, he received the Korean Ambassador of peace medal given to brave men and women who fought in the Korean War. He was always very proud of his service to his country and helping to bring peace to the people of South Korea. Upon his return from the military, he married and raised a family of six children.

For many years, Larry worked as a salesman at Wiseman’s Furniture in Hayward. When that store closed, he found a home at Al’s Food Market in Castro Valley. Many locals will remember Larry as the all-around jovial manager who never hesitated to prepare a cut of meat just the way you desired, and to suggest a good bottle of wine to complete the meal. When a customer needed to get their grocery order out to the car, he was always ready to help. Finally, after almost 40 years, he retired from Al’s Food Market at the age of 84 (but would still go down to the store to straighten out the wine section!)

Larry is preceded in death by his parents (Guido and Clara Bronzini, and his beloved son, Jayson Bronzini). He is survived by his brother, Al, and his five remaining children (Jeff Bronzini, Lynne Shaw, Penny Bragg, Carol Dunn, and Nancy Lambert) seven grandchildren (Jessica Arrostuto, Steven Bronzini, Ethan Shaw, Niamh Lambert, Giordano Dunn, Ella Lambert, and Siena Dunn) and three great-grandchildren (Vincent Jay Arrostuto, Ariana Faith Arrostuto, and Selene Muir Bronzini).

Anyone who spent even a moment in Larry’s presence will tell you that his utmost passion was his family. Larry was, in every way, a true family man. He will be deeply missed by the entire CV community and beyond. Services will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church at a later date.

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Emma Fogle Emma Fogle is our Athlete of the Week. This Senior at Castro Valley High School plays Center Back on the Varsity Girls Soccer team and is a team captain.

Paired alongside the team’s goalie Brooke Kundert, Fogle has provided countless tackles and made game-changing plays for the team whether it’s helping us score, or keep our team in the game.

“Her coachability goes unnoticed and she works so hard on/off the field she makes a huge impact and she continuously positively affects her teammates to work hard as well,” says Varsity Women’s Soccer Head Coach Vanessa Amaral.

Fogle currently averages four tackles per game and has immensely contributed to the eight shut-out games for the team.

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Outdoors: Volcanos, Labyrinths continued from page 10 Or for an actual, on-theground, in-park experience, check out “Volcanos, Labyrinths, Quarries and Newts,” a program from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26 at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve in the Oakland hills.

Naturalist Michael Charnofsky will lead the group on a 2.5-mile moderate hike exploring hidden labyrinths in the old quarries that have reshaped Sibley’s terrain and exposed volcanic geology. There’s also a chance to see eagles soaring overhead, and newts swimming in the ponds.

This is a free, drop-in program; registration is not required. For information, call 510-544-3187.

Sibley Preserve is on Skyline Boulevard, a short distance south of the intersection with Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Oakland.

Tracking Animals in the Wilderness Down at Sunol Regional Wilderness in southern Alameda County, tracking animals is the name of the game.

Drop by the Sunol Visitor Center any time between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26. Naturalist Erica Stephens will provide information about animal tracks. You can play a track matching game, then head into the park to look for tracks and other animal signs on your own.

Sunol Regional Wilderness is at the end of Geary Road off Calaveras Road about five miles south of I-680 and the town of Sunol. There’s a parking fee of $5 per vehicle. For information, call 510-544-3245.

ADOPT-A-PET

Jagger is a 1 year old male Siberian husky loves to play with rope and squeaky toys. He enjoys going on walks and getting fresh air too. He’d like a home with teens and adults. To adopt call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200.

Old-Fashioned Laundry Program Back in the day, people had neither coin laundromats nor automatic clothes washers. Find out how they kept their clothes clean during an old-fashioned laundry program from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26 at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont.

The group will use washboards, agitators and handcrank wringers to experience washday, 19th century style.

The program is free, registration is not required, and there’s no need to bring your own laundry.

Or if you prefer, you can join in Victorian fun and games between 1 and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27. Try stilt walking, play the game of graces, and enjoy other pastimes from bygone days.

Ardenwood is located at 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard,

Monica is a 7 month old female pup who is sweet and friendly. She learns quickly and has already mastered “sit”. Her adoption is free, sponsored by SantaCon Hayward. To adopt call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200. just north of Highway 84.

There’s an admission fee; parking is free. For information, call 510-544-2797.

An Un-FUR-gettable Rabbit Experience Rabbits are the stars of a program from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27 at the Little Farm in Tilden Nature Area near Berkeley with naturalist Jenna S. Collins.

Find out what rabbits eat, whether they sleep, how their fur feels, and other rabbit lore.

The program is free, registration isn’t necessary, but masks are required.

The Little Farm is at the north end of Tilden’s Central Park Drive, accessible via Canon Drive from Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Berkeley. For information, call 510-544-2233.

There’s plenty more to see and do in the regional parks.

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