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writing, a feasibility analysis, and planning approvals, which have now been completed, The Alameda County Board according to county housing of Supervisors has appropristaff members at the meeting. ated just over $10 million to The money is the county’s build affordable housing at share of costs of building the Ruby Meadow over the oppo- project and utilizes funds from sition of several community the Measure A1 housing bond groups. The vote was 5-0 on passed by voters in 2016. Jan. 25. The supervisors did not The supervisors had voted discuss the measure at the on Feb. 4, 2022, to build the meeting, other than to ask 72 units of housing planned by county staff if there were any Eden Housing, a nonprofit that remaining blockages to the has built affordable housing project. Housing staff and nearby and throughout north- the county counsel said there ern California but had not yet were not, with one housing voted any funding for it. The staffer saying that the project apartments vary in size from fit the general plan and had studios to three bedrooms. received necessary approvals The vote on the money had long ago. been awaiting funding undersee RUBY on back page By Mike McGuire
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A mural being painted by BAMP volunteers at Dig Deep Farm at 2700 Fairmont Dr. San Leandro on Sunday February 6, 2022. BAMP is a nonprofit organization of local artists dedicated to facilitating and creating public art. Their vision is to turn bare, blighted walls into artistic gateways into the community’s surrounding environment. More photos at: mycvforum.com
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The story of The Chabot movie theatre over the last two years could have been ripped from a Hollywood film script: a smalltown operation with big dreams is faced with impossible odds only to turn to their friends for help, think outside the box, and stage a successful comeback. “We’re movie nerds, so this type of adversity is what we see all the time,” said Chabot’s Director of Programming. Jared Callahan. “The Chabot is the only remaining single-screen theater that is doing first-run movies in the Bay Area. Thankfully, we allowed ourselves to dream about how to serve the community and this is why we do what we do.”
In the winter of 2019, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Callahan and The Chabot’s Program Coordinator, Alex Largusa, said they were excited about having a really great year in ticket sales. That the revenues would put them in the black for the first time since acquiring the theatre from the previous owner. “We were showing Disney’s “Frozen 2,” and the new Star Wars “Rise of Skywalker” film and we looked at each other and thought that it might work that our holiday season would help us show a profit,” said Largusa. “We had just picked up the rights to show Pixar’s “Onward”—and that’s when the COVID guidelines came out.” What happened next was a rollercoaster of hope for a
quick recovery from COVID protocols to a series of disappointing drops when the lockdowns for indoor businesses extended past the summer movie season. “The rest of 2020 we talked about, ‘When are we going to reopen? Will we reopen?’” Largusa told the Forum. “Just to make extra money, we even sold popcorn in front of the building for a bit. Things looked bad.” Origin of the Live Riff Along With the extra downtime, the theater invested in updating some of the technology such as the speakers and the bulbs in the projectors. The building was already converted to PHOTO BY MICHAEL SINGER support a digital film format known as DCP or digital The Chabot has experienced a resurgence despite see CHABOT on page 4 the odds faced over the past two years.
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Climate Change Exhibits Castro Valley Library is featuring the work of seven local artists across three spaces in the building. Their work reflects on climate change and ties in to the theme for Castro Valley Reads 2022. “Art can help us understand and reflect on our climate crisis in a different way than facts and figures,” said Dawn Balestreri, branch manager. “We are hoping these works will help people connect on an emotional level to what is happening to the planet.” Gallery Wall (Through April 4) Rita Sklar is exhibiting 12 paintings, some watercolor and some mixed media, on the climate change impact on birds of the Bay Area. Her husband, Joseph Sklar, reused a discarded redwood fence to build a frame for each piece. The Gallery Wall exhibit is curated by ART, Inc. Lobby Display Cases (Through February 28) Pat Doyne is showing two watercolor paintings on the impact of the drought at Lake Chabot. Jennifer Koney is showing three mixed media pieces on the impact of anticipated sea level rise on the Hayward shoreline. see EXHIBITS on page 3
“Country Club Nights,” textile art by Marion Coleman on view on the second oor of the Hayward Public Library Galleries, 888 C Street until March 2.
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DELL CAFE 1940-2022: The historic Dell Cafe closed its doors for the last time on January 30. The iconic diner was managed for the last 22 years by Said Sam, Nabhan. We’re so very thankful and grateful for all of the support we have gotten over the years with our loyal customers, Nabhan told the Forum. nfortunately, the property was sold and the building’s future is unknown. A group is asking the Alameda County Historical Committee to save this cultural and historical landmark. Add your name to the list here: https: www.change.org p county-historical-committee-save-dell-caf
Sexual Molestation of a Minor Sunday, February 6: at 3:36 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 45-year-old man from Castro Valley on multiple charges related to the sexual molestation of a minor including threats of bodily harm. The man was at a home on Brookdale Boulevard near Mayflower Drive when deputies arrived following a call about a suspected incident involving a child at the home. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail. The minor was treated at the scene and taken into protective custody.
Spousal Assault Friday, February 4: at 10:43 p.m., a 35-year-old woman from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of spousal assault. A report of an altercation at a home on Yuma Street near Acorn Street sent deputies to the scene. The woman was taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene. Disrupted Business Friday, February 4: at 2:09 p.m., deputies arrested a 34-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of violating a restraining order for continued disruptive behavior at a grocery store on Redwood Road near the Boulevard. Store security called for backup after the man refused to leave the store after he reportedly harassed staff and customers. Deputies took the man into custody.
picion of possession of stolen property and illegal drug paraphernalia. Deputies were called to a grocery store on Redwood Road near Castro Valley Boulevard after store security reported the man left the building with unpaid merchandise. The man was taken into custody. Driving Without an Interlock Device Thursday, February 3: at 11:06 a.m., deputies pulled over and arrested a 60-year-old man from Castro Valley for failing to operate a vehicle with an operational interlock device. The man was traveling on Grove Way near Carlos Bee Park when deputies pulled him over for an expired license. The man’s record showed he required a device to test his breath for alcohol before driving but none was hooked up in the car. Deputies took the man into custody.
Possession of Illegal Narcotics Monday, February 7: at 12:20 a.m., a 37-year-old woman with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of possession of illegal narcotics and related drug paraphernalia. DepStolen Property uties approached the woman Learning Center Windows Dolores Vitero Presley is continued from page 2 in the parking lot of a grocery Friday, February 4: at 4:42 p.m., showing a three-panel quilt on (Through March 31) Ann Maloney-Mason is store on Redwood Road near a 31-year-old man from Castro Jennifer Koney is showing Castro Valley Boulevard where Valley was arrested on susthe impact of the drought at showing acrylic paintings of door-sized panels from a series they discovered the drugs in her Lake Temescal. two insects greatly affected Ruey Lin Syrop is display- called Sea Level Rise. Each by climate change: monarch purse. The woman was taken ing three pieces: an oil painting of these large resist-and-pour into custody. butterflies and bees. USE FREE TIME TO and mixed media paintings Douglas Mason is showing of plastic waste in the ocean EARN EXTRA CASH features a horizon line 55” three photographs of creatures and two oil paintings of “orGot Par on the Windmill, Great part-time ange sky day” during the 2020 from the floor upon which the affected by changes in our But Violated His Parole opportunity to earn viewer stands. That figure is wildfire season. oceans. Saturday, February 5: at 3:26 extra money and build a projection of how much the p.m., deputies arrested a a new financial services San Francisco Bay is expected 63-year-old man from Castro career. Work around to rise by the year 2100. Valley as part of a warrant isLobby Display Case and sued for his capture. The man your schedule - you set Learning Center exhibits are was in violation of his parole. your own hours. We curated by the Hayward Arts Deputies served the warrant at provide instruction. Council. Drop in to view the Castro Valley Elementary a miniature golf course on CasFor more information exhibits during the Library’s Kindergarten Teacher Carol tro Valley Boulevard near Stancall Gillian Lim, normal business hours. Call Ojeda is being remembered ton Avenue. The man was taken 800-381-2459 510-667-7900 with questions. to Santa Rita Jail. by family, friends, and colleagues following her passing last week from cancer. CVE Since Principal Affie Sklut says she 1969 fondly remembers Ojeda’s American Heart Month! love for children and her MYCVFORUM.COM compassion and care for all people. “Ms. Ojeda touched ESTABLISHED: 1989 • CIRCULATION 22,500 NATURAL FOODS so many people’s lives while © 2021 EASTBAY PUBLISHING CORPORATION - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED San Leandro at CVE,” Sklut said. “She was the quintessential Kinder% 182 Pelton Center garten teacher who created a magical learning environment Published every Wednesday by EastBay Publishing Corp. (510) 483-3630 for her students. Her love of teaching and her passionate 2060 Washington Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577 Castro Valley spirit were evident in all she did. Ms. Ojeda was a big part Corporate Address: P.O. Box 2897, Alameda, CA 94501 3446 Village Dr. Tel: 510-614-1560 • Fax: 510-814-9691 of our CVE family and will be greatly missed.” (510) 581-0220
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Never Worked with Clay? Learn How to Make a Face With Clay! By Winifred Thompson SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
A.R.T., Inc. is proud to present a free online demo featuring Fine Artist Azar Vaghefi, Saturday, February 12, 2 to 3:30 pm. If you’ve never worked with clay, this popular Castro Valley teacher will show you how to make a face from a slab of clay. Your unique work can then decorate your home or garden. Since self-hardening clay will be used, the faces won’t require firing. After hardening, faces can be painted. Ms. Vaghefi is from Tehran, Iran, where she received a BA in Decorative Painting. She received a PhD in Ottoman Textile Design in Istanbul, Turkey. Ms. Vaghefi creates expressionist and whimsical sculptures inspired by nature and by diverse cultures. She teaches painting classes for the Hayward Area Recreation District (HARD) in Castro Valley. As newly elected Vice President of A.R.T., Inc., Ms. Vaghefi seeks to encourage art in our community.
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continued from front page cinema package before Paul Keim, the founder of Smalltown Society, helped purchase the theater, saving The Chabot from being torn down. But, while the upgrades were going on, the theater still needed to make money. That’s when the idea of streaming B-movies and allowing patrons to a “live riff along” came into being. “We were partnering with local radio personalities like Lord Bloodrock and looking at what the TV stations were doing, like DJ No Name did on KOFY TV-20 and we decided to build this community to come together on Facebook and watch these black and white science fiction films like, ‘The Haunted and the Hunted’ or ‘Atom Age Vampire,’—you Azar aghefi with two of her clay faces. know, movies starring Boris 6. You can buy a Sculpture Karloff or Bela Legosi,” CallaMaterials Needed 1. Bag of self-hardening clay Tool Kit from Michaels or use han said. “People watch these an old credit card, fork, knife, shows, comment on how bad from Michaels or Amazon 2. Styrofoam head for mold & wood spoon to create texture the acting is and how cheesy the special effects are and they for face & hair. (about $6 at Michaels) 7. Soft, lightweight plastic, build that community.” 3. Soft sponge & paint Since the theater had already i.e., dry cleaning bags brushes been converted to digital, The More info about Azar 4. Spray bottle w/ white vinegar, bowl of water, vegetable Vaghefi at: www.awarvaghefi. Chabot could upload these com For more about A.R.T., public domain movies to the spray internet and stream them live. Inc., visit: www.artinc.org 5. Rolling pin & wood plate on which to roll clay into Email: artinccv@gmail.com to During the shows, people could donate money to the register by February 10. 12”x12”x 1/2”
theater to keep the shows alive along. Fans also started buying merchandise like t-shirts and stickers or gift cards for future shows. Additionally, The Chabot partnered with Smalltown Society and the Food Truck Mafia where they agreed to give 10 percent of a day’s profits to the film house to keep the lights on. With the Live Riff Alongs in place, Callahan and Largusa opened themselves up to any and all new ideas. “Suddenly, the staff who has taken this on and know nothing about running a theatre, are experts in talking with people and finding out what they like and how we can improve,” Largusa said. Hollywood Ending The staff ideas and public feedback directly resulted in the creation of things like a $1-a-month movie club, movie trivia nights and bingo nights inside the theater, live showings of sporting events like the Olympics and the Super Bowl, and exclusive screenings with opportunities to participate in a Q&A with the movie makers. The Chabot recently screened several films from the Sundance Film Festival and is
currently reviewing and whittling down a list of about 70 films to 12 films from Castro Valley filmmakers for its own local film contest. Despite strict masking and distance restrictions, things are looking up for The Chabot, Callahan notes. The updated concessions stand in the redecorated lobby now serves adult beverages. The Chabot also partners with local restaurants to provide more than just popcorn and candy. Callahan and Largusa also say they see more people coming to Castro Valley for first-run films like the latest Spider-Man sequel instead of going to a multiplex. “I have had a couple of people tell me that if the Chabot was like this in high school that they would be here every night,” Largusa said. “We want the youth and the fans in Castro Valley to know that there is a place to go hang out and engage in art and the community. I love when people feel proud of their town.” For the upcoming Valentine’s Day weekend, the Chabot is showing a trio of 2000-era love and comedy stories including “The Notebook” (2004) with Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.
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Celebrating Tom Jones at the Castro Valley Center for Arts Christ Superstar.” In Las Vegas, he starred in the original cast of “Showstoppers” at the Wynn Resort. “Wall to wall fun!” That’s On film he was the voice of what you’ll find at Celebrating the Prince in the Warner Bros. Tom Jones, Saturday, February animated feature “The King 19 at 7:30 pm at the Castro And I,” and can be heard on Valley Center for the Arts. the soundtracks to “GhepetAward-winning Broadto,” Disney’s “Home On The way and concert star David Range” and Comedy Central’s Burnham presents the passion “South Park”. and prowess of the iconic Tom David Burnham David performs with symJones. Backed up by his full phonies all over the country and the PBS telecast “Live band under the direction of PHOTO COURTESY OF CATHY BRESLOW/ BRESLOW IMAGING OF CASTRO VALLEY Todd Schroeder, all the hits are From Lincoln Center.” David is and his solo concert has been on the bill: “It’s Not Unusual,” the recipient of the prestigious seen in the United States, 2022 RCHS Homecoming Court (front row, left to right): Freshman Princess Canada, and Europe. He has “Delilah,” and “She’s a Lady.” “Helen Hayes Award” for Sophia Rose Sautter, Sophomore Princess Aviana Becerra of Oakland, JuBurnham takes audiences on Best Actor as well as the Best recorded two solo albums. nior Princess Agape Tesfamichael, Homecoming Queen Bethany Dominguez, David works extensively with Actor “Garland Award” for a journey of Jones’ career, Senior Princess Yael Cherry, Senior Princess Ella Shanks of Castro Valley and (back row, left to right): Freshman Prince AJ Josiah Macedo, Sophomore Prince beginning as a mining-town his portrayal of Fabrizio in the kids through vocal and acting Gideon Owen Warneke, Junior Prince Reece Gallarzan, Homecoming King Josi- factory worker and ending as national tour of “The Light In workshops and hosts a summer ah Saavedra-Flores, Senior Prince Theo Clausen and Senior Prince Ivan Lee. program for young artists The Piazza.” one of the biggest superstars called “Camp Sing”. David first gained critical in the world. 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ith some Bay Area cities requiring restaurants and other public venues to check vaccination cards before allowing access, some sellers have questioned whether they should require proof of vaccination for any potential buyers. This comes as the state is considering easing COVID-19 restrictions in light of decreasing confirmed cases. In fact, according to Emily Hoeven of CAL Matters, “California’s statewide mask mandate is set to expire on Feb. 15, and state health officials may not extend it in an endemic COVID strategy.” The short answer for sellers wondering if they should be checking vaccination status? “NO.” Here are some reasons: Since the primary way COVID-19 spreads is through personal contact (within approximately 6 feet) with an affected person who
breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes, and, since transmission through surfaces is unlikely, the risk for sellers is primarily confined to those who choose to stay in their home while prospective buyers tour their premises. For this reason, it is recommended that sellers vacate their homes for showings. With the varying beliefs concerning vaccinations, some of which can be religious in nature, placing limits on visits to only those who have been vaccinated could potentially limit a seller’s odds of selling for maximum price. In a post by Jeff Berman, Velocity Title, he points out, “As a general rule, a seller is prohibited from discriminating against any person in the showing of real property on the market for sale. For example, could a licensed real estate professional follow a
seller’s instruction that their agent not allow any person with HIV to enter and view the home? Clearly not. As with HIV, over time cooler minds will prevail and people will likely realize that the throwing away of basic and fundamental privacy rights was ill thought out and maliciously applied… If, however, a seller is insistent on attempting to mandate a prohibition against non-vaccinated persons, a real estate agent cannot guarantee such a demand be met. The most a listing agent can do is place the request in the MLS and the seller—if they so choose— may place a sign at the door with their request.” It is our hope that this issue will soon be behind us as we continue to work our way through to the end of the crisis. With almost two years of the pandemic under our belts, we are all ready to move on.
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A = SAN LEANDRO • B = BERKELEY • C = CASTRO VALLEY • D = DUBLIN • F = FREMONT • H = HAYWARD L = LIVERMORE • M = MODESTO • S = SHEFFIELD VILLAGE • SLZ = SAN LORENZO • W = WALNUT CREEK • Z=ALAMEDA
All real estate advertised in the Castro Valley Forum is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, marital status, national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. The Castro Valley Forum will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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Homes 24667 Heather Court 94545: $930,000 [3 BD - 1,172 SF - 1955 Home sales information is compiled and provided by CalREsource and includes Bedrooms, Square Feet and Year Built when available 3382 Saddle Drive 94541: $945,000 [3 BD - 1,230 SF - 1962 CASTRO VALLEY 25495 Southwick Drive #109 94544: 24492 Eden Avenue 94545: Total: 10 – Average Price: $1,148,700 $647,000 [2 BD - 1,130 SF - 1991 $950,000 [3 BD - 1,272 SF - 1963 High: $1,762,500 – Low: $455,000 1856 Knox Street 94546: $770,000 1955 Wingate Way 94541: $660,500 2499 Constellation Drive 94545: $960,000 [4 BD - 1,404 SF - 1974 [19157 Parsons Avenue 94546: [2 BD - 818 SF - 1940 322 Tippecanoe Avenue 94544: $455,000 [4 BD - 1,776 SF - 1947 3059 Madsen Street 94541: 20048 Laurelwood Drive 94552: $740,000 [3 BD - 1,446 SF - 2012 $968,000 [3 BD - 1,643 SF - 1951 3246 Hackamore Drive 94541: $967,000 [2 BD - 1,350 SF - 1987 20634 Garden Avenue 94541: 2430 Irma Way 94546: $1,000,000 $760,000 [2 BD - 1,164 SF - 1949 $970,000 [3 BD - 1,420 SF - 1957 542 Smalley Avenue 94541: [4 BD - 2,047 SF - 1952 138 Geneva Avenue 94544: 3196 Carleen Drive 94546: $780,000 [3 BD - 1,031 SF - 1951 $1,000,000 [3 BD - 2,394 SF - 1937 30482 Oakmont Way 94544: $1,050,000 [3 BD - 1,282 SF - 1955 27501 La Porte Avenue 94545: 20650 Yeandle Avenue 94546: $781,500 [3 BD - 1,119 SF - 1955 $1,007,000 [3 BD - 1,419 SF - 1955 1338 Mcbride Lane 94544: $1,150,000 [3 BD - 1,292 SF - 1955 26491 Montana Way 94544: 20209 Butterfield Drive #1 94546: $850,000 [3 BD - 1,680 SF - 1954 $1,030,000 [3 BD - 1,081 SF - 1954 526 Ravenna Way 94545: $1,160,500 [3 BD - 1,688 SF - 1997 22063 Thelma Street 94541: 22157 North 6th Street 94546: $853,000 [3 BD - 1,567 SF - 1950 $1,100,000 [4 BD - 2,138 SF - 2009 $1,232,000 [5 BD - 2,685 SF - 1948 1737 Finch Court 94545: $865,000 24830 Calaroga Avenue 94545: $1,109,000 [3 BD - 1,742 SF - 1959 4643 Heyer Avenue 94546: [4 BD - 1,387 SF - 1965 28870 Bailey Ranch Road 94542: $1,300,000 [5 BD - 2,822 SF - 1976 26790 Peterman Avenue 94545: 5192 Newgate Drive 94552: $875,000 [3 BD - 1,238 SF - 1957 $1,925,000 [3,705 SF - 2001 $1,410,000 [3 BD - 1,720 SF - 1999 338 Solano Avenue 94541: $880,000 3587 Oakes Drive 94542: $2,215,000 [5 BD - 4,321 SF - 1966 18532 Greenridge Court 94552: [3 BD - 1,538 SF - 1951 $1,762,500 [2,119 SF - 1976 27672 Melbourne Avenue 94545: SAN LEANDRO $890,000 [3 BD - 1,119 SF - 1955 Total: 23 – Average Price: $775,413 HAYWARD High: $1,250,000 – Low: $350,000 22620 Zaballos Court 94541: Total: 30 – Average Price: $952,866 $890,000 [2 BD - 1,308 SF - 1950 12077 Washington Avenue #105 High: $2,215,000 – Low: $575,000 94577: $350,000 [1 BD - 726 SF 2715 Heath Court #388 94544: 209 Fanuncio Lane #301 94544: $575,000 [2 BD - 906 SF - 1988 $900,000 [3 BD - 1,817 SF - 2017 - 1984 16343 Saratoga Street #102e 94578: 24981 Muir Street 94544: $600,000 31457 Medinah Street 94544: [2 BD - 696 SF - 1953 $930,000 [2 BD - 1,407 SF - 1956 $435,000 [2 BD - 947 SF - 1981
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1132 Carpentier Street #403 94577: $475,000 [2 BD - 1,180 SF - 1983 1550 Bancroft Avenue #112 94577: $535,000 [2 BD - 1,430 SF - 1976 14101 East 14th Street #304 94578: $540,000 [2 BD - 1,000 SF - 1986 16815 Los Reyes Avenue 94578: $550,000 [3 BD - 1,436 SF - 1945 499 Estudillo Avenue #209 94577: $582,500 [2 BD - 1,261 SF - 1981 2303 West Avenue 135th 94577: $625,000 [2 BD - 928 SF - 1948 1576 Brookside Drive 94577: $675,000 [2 BD - 885 SF - 1942 259 Cambridge Avenue 94577: $695,000 [2 BD - 1,436 SF - 1926 2018 Joan Drive 94578: $720,000 [3 BD - 1,131 SF - 1960 1749 Kappa Avenue 94579: $750,000 [5 BD - 2,019 SF - 1958 14564 Outrigger Drive #79 94577: $760,000 [3 BD - 1,596 SF - 1987 15641 Wicks Boulevard 94579: $850,000 [3 BD - 1,100 SF - 1958 994 Karol Way 94577: $875,000 [4 BD - 1956 713 Chico Drive 94578: $880,000 [4 BD - 1,609 SF - 1954 1226 Amber Court 94577: $1,000,000 [4 BD - 2,091 SF - ] 1175 Grace Street 94578: $1,018,000 [2 BD - 1,624 SF - 1952 939 School Street 94577: $1,030,000 [2 BD - 1,418 SF - 1950
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701 Begonia Drive 94578: $1,050,000 [3 BD - 2,007 SF - 1979 15088 Andover Street 94579: $1,089,000 [3 BD - 1,740 SF - 1950 1167 136th Avenue 94578: $1,100,000 [3 BD - 1,544 SF - 1950 1508 166th Avenue 94578: $1,250,000 [7 BD - 2,944 SF - 1950 SAN LORENZO Total: 8 – Average Price: $829,375 High: $1,010,000 – Low: $600,000
904 Via Enrico 94580: $600,000 [3 BD - 1,563 SF - 1956 17555 Wickman Place 94580:
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$610,000 [4 BD - 1,453 SF - 1971 17117 Via Chiquita 94580: $705,000 [3 BD - 1,452 SF - 1950 224 Via Linares 94580: $820,000 [3 BD - 1,077 SF - 1950 16093 Via Del Sol 94580: $925,000 [3 BD - 1,586 SF - 1944 17332 Via San Ardo 94580: $965,000 [4 BD - 1,301 SF - 1950 16030 Silverleaf Drive 94580: $1,000,000 [4 BD - 1,948 SF - 1996 15850 Via Hornitos 94580: $1,010,000 [3 BD - 1,402 SF - 1956
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Create Your Own Valentine Card All ages are welcome at both of these programs. Parent participation is required. Because of COVID-19 restricIf you can’t find quite the tions, masks are obligatory right card to give to your and social distancing must be Valentine on Feb. 14, the East maintained. Bay Regional Park District is Coyote Hills Regional Park here to help. is at 8000 Patterson Ranch Stop by the visitor center at Road off Paseo Padre Parkway Del Valle Regional Park near in Fremont. There’s a parking Livermore any time between fee of $6 per vehicle. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Get a Pre-Super Feb. 13. Naturalist Alex Collins Bowl Workout If you are thinking of a will offer information about Feb. 13 is Super Bowl courtship among the animals, gift as well as a card, there’s a program just for you at Coyote Sunday, but if you want to get and help you to create your in some pre-game exercise, own nature-inspired valentine Hills Regional Park in Fremont: “Abalone and Pine Nut join naturalist Kevin Dixon to give to someone special. from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for Bead Making.” The program is free of a seven-mile hike at Round It’s from 10 to 11:30 a.m. charge, and registration is not at the visitor center. Instructor Valley Regional Preserve south required, although Del Valle of Brentwood. Maeron Yeshiwas will talk has a parking fee of $6 per Minimum age for the hike about the Ohlone peoples and vehicle. Del Valle is located on Del their connections to the land as is nine years old; it’s moderyou make your own necklace ate, but not steep. And Round Valle Road off Mines Road from natural materials. Again, Valley is one of the district’s about nine miles south of Livermore. The visitor center is no registration is required and most remote and beautiful the program is free of charge. parklands. next to the west swim beach. By Ned MacKay
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Bring water and food; the group will stop for lunch at an oak grove. Kevin will talk about Valentine-style pairings-up in nature. The hike is free of charge and there’s no parking fee. Registration is required. To register, call 888-327-2757 and select option 2. Little Farm for Little Children Besides needing love, animals need food. Your little children will enjoy taking care of the animals at the Little Farm in Tilden Nature Area near Berkeley. No registration is required. Meet at the chicken coop from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13 for animal feeding and a variety of other age-appropriate activities. The Little Farm is at the north end of Tilden’s Central Park Drive, next to the Environmental Education Center. For info, call 510-544-2233.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Feb. 12: Water, Drought and Our Future
Join scientist Faith Kearns in a discussion about California’s water resources, the drought, and the impacts of climate change on both. You’ll learn ways you can use water wisely and how you can better advocate for a healthy water system in our state. Ms. Kearns is a scientist at the California Institute for Water Resources and a writer who focuses on water, wildfire, climate change, and people. She is also co-host of the popular podcast Water Talk and author of the book Getting to the Heart of Science Communication. This will take place online from 2 to 3 pm via Zoom, hosted by the Castro Valley Library. Tuesday, Feb. 15: Annual Student Speech Contest
The Rotary club will host its annual speech contest for high school students. The winner will move on to compete in the District 5170 contest. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 to 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 p.m. on Sunday, February 13, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@iCloud.com or 510-402-5123. More information is available at: castrovalleyrotary.org. Wednesday, Feb. 16: CV Women’s Club
Bonnie Remigio will show her collection of women’s hats dating from the early 1900’s through the 1950’s. Attendees will be able to model these hats from the past. The public is welcome but must be vaccinated and wear a mask. The event will be held at Castro Valley Women’s Club, located at 18330 Redwood Road in Castro Valley, starting at 1 pm with a business meeting following at 2 pm. Please call 510325-9054 to reserve a spot. Saturday, Feb. 19: Celebrating Tom Jones
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JAN 04, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 585477 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Learn and Laugh Center, located at 19835 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley, Ca 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Learn and Laugh Center, located at 19835 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley, Ca 94546. This business is conducted, by a Corporation. This business commenced N/A /s/ Maria A. Villalpando This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 03, 2027 JAN 19, 26, FEB 03, 09, 2022 0446-CVF
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JAN 07, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 545167 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Jaleo Trucking, located at 3675 Santa Maria Ct., Castro Valley CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jaleo Trucking LLC, 3675 Santa Maria Ct., Castro Valley CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced 5/18/18 /s/ Oscar Sanchez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. JAN 26, FEB 02, 09, 16, 2022 0451-CVF
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JAN 13, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 585631 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Matt Wilhite Team, located at 3185, Castro Valley, Ca 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Matt Wilhite, 18836 Lamson Road, Castro Valley, Ca 94546, This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 1/11/2021 /s/ Matt Wilhite This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 12, 2027 JAN 19, 26, FEB 02, 09, 2022 0448-CVF
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JAN 20, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 585777 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): ARootingforYou, located at 16979 Columbia Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94552, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): PLANTS UNLIMITED, INC., 16979 Columbia Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94552. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 08/21/2021 /s/ John R. Goldstein This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 19, 2027 JAN 26, FEB 02, 09, 16, 2022 0452-CVF
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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, 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 0000-CVF
Award-winning Broadway and concert star David Burnham presents the passion and prowess of the iconic Tom Jones. All the hits are on the bill: “It’s Not Unusual,” “Delilah,” and “She’s a Lady.” Burnham takes audiences on a journey of Jones’ career, beginning as a mining-town factory worker and ending as one of the biggest superstars in the world. This is the first Castro Valley Arts Foundation production of 2022. The event is Saturday, February 19 at 7:30 pm at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts. Parking is free. For tickets, please visit: cvartsfoundation.org
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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. Expires JAN 27 2027 18, 2026 FEB 02, 09, 16, 23, 2022 0000-CVF
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JAN 06, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 545526 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Jaleo Trucking LLC, located at 3675 Santa Maria Ct., Castro Valley CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jaleo Trucking LLC, 3675 Santa Maria Ct., Castro Valley CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced 5/18/18 /s/ Oscar Sanchez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 05, 2027 JAN 26, FEB 02, 09, 16, 2022 0451-CVF
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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. Expires JAN 27, 2027 FEB 09, 16, 23, MAR 02, 2022 0000-CVF
CANCER (June 21 - July 22): co-worker could resent what he or she might perceive as arrogance on your part. Smooth things over with a full e planation to avoid a serious misunderstandin . LEO (July 23 - August 22): There is no time or catnaps this week. workplace pro lem needs your attention e ore it ets out o hand. itto a financial matter that must e resolved as soon as possi le. VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): Pressurin someone to act uickly on a pro lem could ackfire. t makes ood sense to e oth patient and supportive i you want full cooperation. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): touch o uncertainty lurks in your aspect this week. Wei h all decisions -- personal and pro essional -- even more carefully than you usually do. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): ou need to use your innate ood sense to help you sort throu h career o ers that mi ht not e what they appear. A trusted associate can help. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Things move along more smoothly at work, ut a personal relationship presents some challen es that need close attention. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): Positive o servations resolve the last lin erin dou ts a out a recent move. Now you need to work on that still-pesky pro lem with a loved one. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): ou mi ht e a enerous soul, ut avoid ein taken advanta e o y those who have their own a endas. you have any dou ts, et out e ore re ret sets in. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): our stren th mi ht e tested y con ictin priorities in your personal li e. Wei h the acts and then make the only choice you can: the right one.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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The nsurrection’ Debate
In Support of Ethnic Studies
Response to Larry Bieber
Dear Editor, My previous letter regarding Jan 6 was factually correct. Only one person was killed during the Jan 6 protest at Capitol Hill. An innocent female protester was fatally shot, even though she was unarmed, and not assaulting anyone. It was clearly an unjustified homicide by a police officer. But for some strange reason, Democrats are exaggerating the death count, by including things like the death of a police officer who suffered a stroke several hours later, plus two police suicides several weeks later, and even by including two Trump supporters who suffered heart attacks that day. And the DC Medical Examiner concluded that Officer Sicknick died from “natural causes.” In reality, the body count is irrelevant. Even if a hundred people had died on Jan 6, that protest would still not have amounted to an “insurrection.” An “insurrection” is literally an attempt to overthrow the government. Does anyone honestly think a crowd of protesters can possibly overthrow the US government…without firing a shot? Of course not. Joe Biden correctly said it would take nukes and F15’s to overthrow the US government. For once, Biden was correct. Yet Democrats are pretending that protestors with sticks and flagpoles were somehow an, “insurrection to overthrow the US government.” CNN even called Jan 6, “The greatest threat yet to our democracy.” (I guess CNN never heard about the Civil War.) So why all the dishonesty? It’s just another way to smear Donald Trump. Back in 2011, left-wing protesters took over Wisconsin’s State Capitol building. Yet no Democrat called that protest an, “insurrection.” And back in 2018, left-wing protesters also took over the US Capitol. (Remember the Kavanaugh hearings?) Yet no Democrat called it an, “insurrection.” But when Trump supporters briefly occupy the Capitol, suddenly Democrats scream, “insurrection!” Democrats are pure hypocrites. –Peter Hauer, Castro Valley
Editor, I‘m in support of the ethnic studies being added to the curriculum. I studied the website and I didn’t see anything antisemitic or reactionary. (you can disagree with Israel policy without being antisemitic). People threw out a lot of panicked buzzwords but here’s the thing: People of various ethnic backgrounds exist, and matter and are here. Learn about their history and their experiences, it’s the truth, it might be uncomfortable but it’s the only way forward. People of various genders and sexualitirs exist, and matter and are here. Learn about their history and their experiences, it’s the truth, it might be uncomfortable but it’s the only way forward. I haven’t seen anything in my kids diversity material that is age inappropriate and I wish there was more. –Rebecca Grinstead, Castro Valley
Editor, Larry Bieber “Vaccinations Turn Political” is indignant because everyone isn’t vaccinated. Is he unaware that the vaccines do not prevent transmission and do not prevent infection? This idea of “protecting family, friends, and society” is not backed up by science. Secondly, if you dug up the 875,000 people who’ve died from Covid, you’d find that most of them were denied proper prompt and effective treatment. When we tell people to stay home until they feel like they’ll die, and only then bring them into a hospital to give them drugs that do more harm then good, followed by a stint on a respirator, which may finish the job for Covid, it is no surprise that there are large death numbers. If the vaccines are “safer than riding in a car”...... Why hasn’t a single medical professional or government official agreed to a live public debate on Covid vaccine safety? Why have rates of heart attacks, pericarditis, myocarditis, pulmonary embolism, Bell’s Palsy, Immunodeficiencies, miscarriages, and more, skyrocketed since the introduction of the vaccines? Why is the FDA and Pfizer fighting in court to delay the release of documents relating to the approval of vaccines? Why have so many health professionals refused to get the vaccine? Why are vaccine manufacturers granted immunity from liability, and why is there zero financial support for most of those who are vaccine injured or dead? With zero long term safety results, significant health impacts, and a lack of public information on the health risks, people should approach vaccines carefully. While they may be suitable in some cases, they should not be forced into everyone, especially those under 18. –Bruce Barron, Castro Valley
Marxist Liberation Ideology? Editor, There are serious red flags about the values Liberated Ethnic Studies (LESMC) wants to convey to Castro Valley students. These are not values most Castro Valley parents and citizens I know would be OK with. This paragraph from https://cferfoundation.org/011922actionalert/ is clear: “Any Ethnic Studies course in our schools and relevant professional development should be based on Constructive Ethnic Studies, which promotes critical inquiry, multiple points of view, and highlights the achievements of our various communities. In contrast, Liberated Ethnic Studies is fundamentally a one-sided view of social issues, based on Marxist dogma that puts people into categories based on the color of their skin. California Ed Code 51500 states: A teacher shall not give instruction and a school district shall not sponsor any activity that promotes a discriminatory bias on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, or nationality. There are many other California Ed Code examples prohibiting the teaching of bias in our classrooms.” I hope the CVUSD Board backs up from this deeply problematic decision and chooses a healthy Ethnic Studies approach for our students instead. –Russ Fochler, Castro Valley
Where Do You Get News? Editor, I sure would like to know where David Siegel (letters to the editor) gets his 100% fact based news from. But instead of letting us know, like many liberals before, Mr. Siegel simply takes a pot shot at FOX News. Here’s a cold, hard FACT for you, Mr. Siegel. According to Nielsen Ratings, more people who identify themselves as democrats watch FOX News than CNN or MSNBC. And, by far, independents watch FOX. We can only conclude that the network Mr. Siegel alleges to present misinformation, must be doing something right to draw such a large viewership from all parties. No news outlet is perfect. CNN proved that by putting their trust in Chris Cuomo for so many years when in fact he was working behind the scenes for the democratic party and more specifically his brother, the disgraced former governor of New York. I trust only what I see or what I hear and can back it up. I do know that a lot of the violence that Mr. Siegel talks about can be attributed to the “defund the police” movement that was promoted only by liberal democrats. I also know that there is one democratic congresswoman from Michigan, Rashida Tlaib,who has promoted legislation to close all prisons in America within the next 10 years. It’s a FACT, she wants all terrorist, murderers, serial rapist and such let back on the street. I’ll simply let the FACTS speak for themselves. –Steven Anticevich, Castro Valley
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Voting a Right, Not Privilege Hello Lydia, You stated that “voting is a privilege” (1/26/22). Voting is a constitutional right ratified in 1971 by the amazing Richard Nixon as the 26th amendment, granting any US citizen over the age of 18 the right to vote. Doesn’t matter if you are a majority or a minority, homeless, or rich. Every single citizen has the right to vote. People should be able to vote without an ID. What if you are homeless? Is your right to vote suddenly revoked? Not everyone can easily get an ID. All you should have to do is register to vote. Protect our constitutional rights. Let everyone vote. –Barry Almond, Castro Valley
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Obituaries Dolores Jean Kern September 15, 1932- January 6, 2022 Castro Valley, Ca. Dolores Jean Kern entered peacefully into eternal rest on January 6, 2022. Dolores was born on September 15, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to Slovakian immigrants, Valentine and Mary Halenar. She was the youngest of seven siblings. As being so, Dolores was doted on by her sisters and brothers. Dolores graduated from West Technical High School in Cleveland in 1950. After graduation, she joined the work force in a clerical capacity. Dolores met her husband, Emil Kern, at a Slovak church dance in Cleveland. They were married on May 22, 1954 in a beautiful wedding. Dolores and Emil and their three children relocated to Castro Valley, California in 1965. Dolores made Castro Valley her home for over 56 years. Dolores was loved by all who knew her for her carefree and easygoing personality. Her happy smile and laugh were easy to come by. Dolores loved spending time with her family. She was an avid reader and a big NFL football fan, her all-time favorite player being Tom Brady. She also enjoyed traveling to many destinations with her husband, Emil. Dolores has left a lasting impression as being a gentle, good-natured, and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Dolores is survived by her devoted children, Gayle Fahrbach (Fred) of Minden, Nv., Sandra Shea (Paul) of Castro Valley, Ca., Brad Kern (Gayle) of Reno, Nv., and grandsons, Callahan Shea (Georgianna) of Walnut Creek, Ca., Connor Shea of San Diego, Ca., Brooks Kern (Taylor) of Reno, Nv., and great-granddaughter, Rowan Kern. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Elizabeth Kernasovich Miller of Parma Heights, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Dolores is preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Emil Kern; her grandson, Brennan Kern; her siblings, and several members of her extended family. Dolores will be dearly missed by many for her loving nature and generous spirit.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
PHOTO CREDIT: CAROL GIESLER
The Canyon Middle School boys soccer team are the Athletes of the Week after they won the SACMAL championship match at Castro Valley High School stadium on Thursday, October 14, while finishing the season with a perfect record. The Condors beat the KIPP Griffins 3-1 behind goals from Matias Nunez, Jonah Soriano, and Max Fruin in a very competitive match. This was the first middle school season following last year’s shutdown athletic competitions so the team was
excited to resume matches with their fellow student-athletes across the league. Pictured: Alex Abad, Tristan Ayllon, Mavrick Blair, Dom Bolender, Brandon Canul, Jonathan Dempsey, Omar Durgham, Max Fruin, Hans Giesler III, Emilio Gutierrez, Matias Nunez, Alex Ling, Louie Lucero, Julian Sanchez, Jonah Soriano, Martin Strasburger, and Ashton Varma. Making a special appearance was “Condor Man” (Ella Hodzic). The team was coached by Craig Nieves, Mark Yin and Nathan Deigert.
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Court: 2022 Homecoming Ceremony continued from page 5 Tesfamichael of Hayward was escorted by her father, Simon, and attends Elim Oakland Church; Junior Prince Reece Gallarzan of Hayward was escorted by his mother, Ellaine, and attends 3Crosses Church; Sophomore Princess Aviana Becerra of Oakland was escorted by her father, Efrain,
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and attends Shiloh Church; Sophomore Prince Gideon Owen Warneke of Castro Valley was escorted by his mother, Josie, and attends Gateway Bible Church; Freshman Princess Sophia Rose Sautter of Hayward was escorted by her father, Scott, and attends The Well Christian Community Church, and Freshman Prince
AJ Josiah Macedo of Modesto was escorted by his mother, Melinda Kate, and attends Big Valley Grace Church. King Josiah, Princess Yael, Prince Gideon, and Prince AJ have been students at Redwood Christian Schools since kindergarten! Senor Prince Ivan is an international student from South Korea.
uby: Gets Green Light To be Built continued from front page Two members of the public spoke against it, saying that a wooded natural area would be destroyed for a project that should be built on any of several different, less natural, parcels nearby. They also decried what they considered a lack of proper notice that the project was being discussed and had too few chances for public discussion, given that public bond money was being used. No members of the public spoke in favor of the project at the meeting. It had received some favorable comments at previous meetings. Ann Maris of the Grove Way Neighborhood Association, speaking on behalf of GWNA and other community groups including Friends of San Lorenzo Creek, said the project would kill 87 of 97 oldgrowth trees on the property and come just before SB1000 would take effect in southern Castro Valley. That law mandates stricter environmental safeguards for low-income neighborhoods already suffering from pollution, and southern Castro Valley has been designated an SB1000 area, she said. Public speaker Tyler Dragoni said building affordable housing using public funds is a municipal project and a process needs to be followed involving the public. “It’s not housing versus open space, because we can have both,” he said. After the meeting, Maris said the groups are considering a lawsuit over lack of public discussion, lack of consideration of alternate sites nearby, and environmental effects on the neighborhood. The housing is planned for a six-acre site on Ruby Street near A Street in southern Castro Valley, with San Lorenzo Creek running on one side. The land is one of several parcels left vacant for years when plans to build Interstate 238 through Castro Valley and Hayward were dropped. While opponents of the project have been vocal, proponents have made few recent public statements about it. The builders, Eden Housing, have not so far returned calls for comment, and Supervisor Nate Miley’s office referred us to statements supporting the project he made at the time of the 2020 vote. The proposed project sits in Miley’s 4th supervisorial district.
Mark Jorgensen (above) and Vince Jorgensen (below) with a couple of large catfish they pulled out of lake Chabot on December 27th. Both fish were released back into the lake. They estimate each catfish was between 9 to 10 lbs. The two brothers used chicken livers for bait, which seems to be the trick as they caught 13 that day with some 5 pounders mixed in. Clearly, it was a great day of fishing uestion is, who’s catfish was bigger Have a reat Catch’ that you’d like to submit Please email to: filesforforum gmail.com
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