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A large group of people gathered in Castro Valley to remember the insurrection on January 6, 2021. The event was one of more than 220 events that took place across the country, including at the U.S. Capitol.
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A crowd of about 50 people joined in a candlelight vigil in downtown Castro Valley this past Thursday to remember the events of January 6, 2021, when a mob stormed the US Capitol aimed at thwarting a peaceful transfer of power.
The remembrance vigil at the so-called Castro Valley Peace Corner—the intersection of Castro Valley Boulevard and Redwood Road— also included signs in support of new voting legislation including the Freedom to Vote Act, the Protecting Our Democracy Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and DC see VIGIL on page 5
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When the Carry Outee takeout food stand on Castro Valley Boulevard closed down nearly 20 years ago, Mikey Ochoa had envisioned opening up his own restaurant there to make the foods he liked to eat and serve the community he Chef Mikey Ochoa lived in. “It was near and dear to me growing up,” Ochoa said. “When I went to school in Castro Valley, I was always thinking that I had to go outside the town to get anything good. So, I wanted to turn that shack into something where I could cook and open up a restaurant there.” Now, Ochoa, 31, has a celebrated restaurant a couple of doors down the street at the Castro Valley Marketplace where he is getting noticed by the local and national press. However, he is more excited about the response from the community. “The feedback from people in Castro Valley has been great,” he said. “I have a lot of wonderful interactions. I have seen people I grew up with or I meet people who say ‘this is so cool. We have been waiting for something like this for some time.’” Ochoa opened his restaurant, named Oculto—which means “hidden” in Spanish—back in December as a spot opened up with the Night Owl restaurant space upstairs in the Marketplace. Within three weeks and see GEM on page 5
Remembering Mathilde Schmidt By Michael Singer
have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on January 30th. Mathilde Apelt Schmidt Schmidt is preceded in passed away peacefully last death by her son Marty who Tuesday, January 4. She was died along with his son Denali 100. in 2013 while they attempt The Castro Valley resident ed to be the first father and was surrounded by her surviv- son team to summit K2, the ing children: Leo H. Schmidt, second-highest mountain in the world. Mathilde is the Doris Michaels with her husband Charlie, and Barbara grandmother of six and the great-grandmother of three. Cruz, and by her 96-year-old husband, Leo W. Schmidt via There is an intimate gathFacetime. The couple would ering scheduled for the close CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
family on Saturday, January 15. Anyone who would like to honor her long and fruitful life can donate to the Bear Valley Music Festival (bearvalleymusicfestival.org) in her honor. Schmidt was a self-published author of five books, a former German teacher in Castro Valley who loved playing piano, gardening, and playing Scrabble. She was active in the CV German community, helped organize Oktoberfest celebrations, was a Rotarian,
and volunteered at the Castro Valley Library. She is best known for her guide for life: “Happiness a Matter of the Mind: Vantage point of an Octogenarian” (2008 by IUniverse) “It’s all in my book, but achieving inner happiness is important,” Apelt Schmidt told the Castro Valley Forum last year. “Stay away from the enemies of happiness: stress, anger, jealousy, greed, lies, see SCHMIDT on page 5
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Courthouse Lit Blue: Human Trafficking Awareness Month A socially-distanced press conference took place in Oakland on Monday, launching the District Attorney’s human trafficking public awareness campaign of 2022. New this year as part of the campaign, was a ceremonial lighting of the Rene C. Davidson Courthouse by Lake Merritt in blue – the color representing human trafficking awareness. This is the first time the DA’s Office has done this.
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Pulitzer Prize winning poet N. Scott Momaday will discuss his book via Zoom for the January 23 event.
CVHS student and Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate Zoe Dorado will help moderate the Zoom discussion.
Two Noted Authors Kickoff Castro Valley Library Events By Linda Sandsmark
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Castro Valley Reads 2022 will provide free books, events, and discussions on the hot topic of climate change, beginning January 23. Castro Valley High student Zoe Dorado will help host an online community discussion that day, speaking with Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet N. Scott Momaday.
Free copies of two books will be distributed at Castro Valley Library following that kickoff discussion, while supplies last. The first book is Momaday’s “Earth Keeper: Reflections of the American Land.” It will be discussed on Jan. 23 via Zoom from 1 to 2:30 p.m. In the book, he reflects on the sacred connection of the American landscape to his Kiowa Native American tribe.
Seed-Sharing Program In addition to books and videos, Castro Valley Library has now added a new Seed-Sharing Library. It offers harvested heirloom seeds to Castro Valley Library patrons, gardeners, children and community volunteers. Check out this program by visiting the Castro Valley Library Adult Reference desk. Browse the Seed Library for the type of plants you’d like to grow. Then simply choose up to five types of seeds at a time, take them home, and start gardening. Helpful books and downloadable instructions are available. Volunteers from the ForestR non-profit group have alphabetized the seed packets, each
with enough seeds to start three to five plants. These include vegetables, fruits and flowers. All of the seeds come from local gardeners’ 2021 crops. Seed donations from the community are also welcome. See ForestR.org for more info, or visit the library at 3600 Norbridge Ave. during open hours.
Dorado, Alameda County’s Youth Poet Laureate for 2021, will assist Castro Valley Adult Services Librarian Chris Selig in the discussion with Momaday. As soon as she heard she’d have an opportunity to converse with Momaday, Dorado was thrilled. “It’s imperative for our community to fight for environmental and climate justice,” says Dorado. “I hope that through engaging with poetry, storytelling, and art, those who take part in this year’s CV Reads will find or kindle their love for not only poetry, but for this earth and the communities — both close and far from ours — it holds. I think that this love, which Momaday so beautifully expresses in “Earth Keeper,” is how we can begin the process of healing ourselves and our planet.” see LIBRARY on back page
Spousal Assault Monday, January 3: at 7:55 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 38-year-old CV man from Castro Valley on suspicion of spousal assault. An anonymous tip led deputies to a home on Castro Valley Boulevard near Bonnie Lane. The man was taken into custody. Illegal Drug Paraphernalia Tuesday, January 4: at 9:10 a.m., a 57-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of possession of illegal drug paraphernalia. Deputies stopped the man on Crow Canyon Road near Norris Canyon Road and discovered a pipe used for smoking narcotics. The man was taken into custody. Animal Abuse, Death Threats Wednesday, January 5: at 10:36 p.m., deputies arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of making death threats and abusing an animal. An anonymous tip about a commotion at the Quail Hill Apartment Homes on Lake Chabot Road sent deputies to the scene. The man who had been making verbal threats to neighbors was taken into custody.
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Busted for Drugs Thursday, January 6: at 7:20 p.m., deputies arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine drugs and related drug paraphernalia. The man was at a home on Shadow Ridge Drive near Mesa Verde Way when deputies stopped him for questioning and discovered his stash. Deputies took the man into custody.
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Classes: CVACE continued from page 2 Move More, Sleep Better Feeling a little achy but not up for an aerobics class? CVACE offers a variety of exercise classes for all fitness levels. New is a flag dance class called Flow and Flair. This fun class gets people out of their heads and into their bodies and is accessible to students in a walker or wheelchair. CVACE will also offer its popular pilates and yoga classes, as well as a brand new Volleyball class. Pair an exercise class with “Sweet Dreams Are Made of This.” This class, taught by a nutritionist, will help you make changes to get more restorative sleep. Movement and sleep are key components to good mood. Whether you want to bake macarons, understand your Apple devices, or plan your living trust, CVACE has a class for you. Make the most of 2022! Visit cvadult.org or contact Castro Valley Adult & Career Education at (510) 8861000 to learn more and sign up for classes. Classes begin the week of January 18th.
Wesley Caldiero, a junior at Castro Valley High School, caught this 5.21 lb rainbow trout at Don Castro while enjoying his last day of winter break! On that note, we’d like to say ‘Welcome Back’ to all students of the Castro Valley Unified School District. Have a ‘Great Catch’ that you’d like to share? Please email to: filesforforum@gmail.com
Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley has issued a warning that her office will be vigilant in investigating and prosecuting cases of price gouging in the sale of at-home COVID-19 tests following Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent statewide Executive Order. The Executive Order, which was issued this weekend, generally prohibits anyone who sold at-home testing kits as of Dec. 1, 2021 from increasing the price of the kit more than 10 percent over the December 1st price. Any sellers who have not previously sold at-home COVID-19 test kits may not sell them for a price that is greater than 50 percent of what they paid for the kit themselves. There are some exceptions. The order is in effect until March 31, 2022. The need for widely available, and affordable COVID-19 at-home test kits has recently increased due to the Omicron variant of the virus. Access to at-home tests are vital to the safety and well-being of Ala-
meda County residents. “The law prevents businesses or individuals from profiteering when we are in a state of emergency. All residents of Alameda County must continue to have access to COVID-19 at-home test kits, especially with the heightened transmissibility of the Omicron variant,” said DA O’Malley. “My office will ensure that businesses adhere to the law and do not exploit consumers that are trying to protect themselves and their families.”
Any violation of the executive order would be a violation of Government Code section 8665, which is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to six months, or both. Anyone who has been the victim of price gouging, or who has information regarding potential price gouging, is encouraged to immediately file a complaint with the District Attorney’s Office by emailing pricegouging@acgov.org or by calling (510) 383-8600.
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A group gathered at the intersection of Castro Valley Boulevard and Redwood Road to share messages of frustration and the importance of democracy.
Vigil: Remembering Capitol Attack continued from front page Statehood. Among the attendees were Castro Valley residents Bob and Liz, an older couple who asked their last names not to be used. The pair have been joining the rallies for the last five years to voice their frustration with former President Donald Trump. “People need to realize how important our democracy is… and it’s being challenged,” Liz said. “What the Republicans are doing in other states is unconscionable. They are taking the right to vote away.” “Our message for people is to make sure you vote and make sure everyone else can vote. If we can do that, we’re okay,” Bob said, adding that he and Liz have been voting by mail for a long time and consider it the safest way to vote. The event in Castro Valley was one of more than 220 events taking place across the country. The various events were promoted by activist organizations like MoveOn, publications such as Daily Kos, and environmental advocacy groups like the League of Conservation Voters. US Congressman Eric Swalwell who represents Castro Valley was at a similar candlelight vigil at the US Capitol with fellow lawmakers and first responders who protected them last January 6. Swalwell says what happened last year and what he feels Congress needs to do next are closely related. “Democracy is like your health if you don’t take care of it, you lose it,” Swalwell told the Forum/Times. “The second we get lazy and not exercise our freedoms, we are in peril. The best part of our country is the right to free speech.
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People from Castro Valley, Hayward, and San Leandro gathered at the Castro Valley Peace Corner (Castro Valley Boulevard and Redwood Road) for a candlelight vigil to remember the insurrection of January 6, 2021.
If people disagree with the outcome of a vote, they have a right to peacefully protest. The boundaries were crossed, however, when the former president encouraged people to storm the Capitol as well as those who tried to disrupt the certification of the vote.” Following the November 2020 election, Trump and his supporters held a rally in Washington DC on January 6. The president voiced his displeasure with the results and called on the crowd to act. The march on the US Capitol degraded into a raucous, outof-control scene. The failed insurrection resulted in five deaths and the evacuation of
the US Congress. As for the next steps, Swalwell says he is most interested in those who bring those who broke the law to justice. Additionally, he says the next most important thing Congress can do is to cement voting rights and inoculate against those he says, “choose violence over voting.” To ensure the voting legislation passes quickly, Swalwell and others are demanding the removal of a congressional procedure known as the filibuster. Swalwell says he thinks it is time to end the filibuster and endorses its removal to ensure the proposed voting rights laws are given a fair process.
continued from front page $300 to start up his vision, Ochoa is serving dozens of customers each night. Recently, the San Francisco Chronicle named Ochoa’s Chile Verde tacos on its list of Best Bay Area Dishes for 2021. Ochoa was also recently interviewed by The New York Times where its food critics are expected to give him rave reviews. Local Roots Born in Hayward, Ochoa attended Castro Valley Schools including Chabot Elementary, Canyon Middle School, and Castro Valley High School for two years before finishing his education at Redwood High School where he loved its curriculum. At 19, Ochoa started working in restaurants in the kitchen except for the one year he tried his hand as a tow truck driver. As a youngster, he had marveled at the Corden Bleu chefs with their tall white hats. His mother told him if he worked hard that one day, he would wear one as well. Ochoa’s long list of kitchen experiences includes working in Michelin star restaurants, at social media site LinkedIn’s kitchens in Sunnyvale, and executive experience in places like Homage in San Francisco. He credits his time at Lazy Bear in the Mission District as the greatest influence on his technique and says he can still call up the head chef for inspiration and advice to this day. “That place shaped me,” Ochoa said. I thought I knew how to cook but working there taught me so much more. It was like re-learning how to walk. One of the things I learned there was to ask, ‘why?’ In other kitchens, I was told how to chop vegetables and prepare things because that was the way that restaurant had done it forever. But when I started asking why we prepare with one technique over anoth-
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Castro Valley Chef, Mikey Ochoa prepares his Chile Verde Ribs upstairs at the Oculto restaurant upstairs at the Castro Valley Marketplace.
er, that’s when my managers said I would go far because I was thinking about food in a different way.” His philosophy for Oculto is to make everything from scratch including the tortillas, escabeche, and the pickled spices that sit atop his Chile Verde Ribs.
becomes more intellectual the more you become invested in it. I think more about the alchemy of food instead of just doing something because I think it’s good.” Ochoa sees ingredients in an “optic way,” which means he visualizes all of the ingredients and how they should be prepared or how he would like to craft them. Building a recipe SEE MORE PHOTOS means breaking down all the components. ON OUR WEBSITE: MYCVFORUM.COM “I see something as simple as peas—which most people think you get in the frozen food aisle—I see peas from all He says he tries to use of the parts that are edible -the as much of each ingredient leaves are edible, the vines are as possible and not throw anything away. Ochoa says he edible, the outer shell is edible. works his menu in a more tech- I build up a recipe by breaking everything down.” nical way than finding some regional recipe or adhering to a Oculto is open Mondays and specific style. Thursdays through Sundays between 5 pm and 10 pm “We have a small menu upstairs at the Castro Valley with about 12 items and Marketplace in the Night Owl everything is well-planned out,” he says. “What you learn restaurant space. Reservations are available, but not always by working in Michelin star necessary. restaurant is that the food
Schmidt: From Germany to America continued from front page fear of the future, regrets of the past– all of the things you shouldn’t do. And then focus on the things you should do: empathy, think of others, stay active, and attain a positive attitude and keep it.” Schmidt’s four other books include an autobiography “My Life on Two Continents” (2006) and two novels: “The Lake Dwellers” (2007) and “The Old Castle in Austria: Sins of the Fathers (2008). Her biography, “My Father,
Hermann Apelt: The Legacy of a Great German Senator (2011) outlines how her father was instrumental in saving the shipping port in Bremen along the Weser River following WWI and WWII. Born in Bremen, Germany in 1921, Schmidt studied agriculture, specifically cotton. During World War II, she was taken by the French and held as a POW until a prisoner exchange following the Battle of the Bulge in 1945. Following WWII and six
years of studying at Hamburg University, Mathilde traveled to America. Her oldest sister had married a German American in Dayton, Ohio. Mathilde was eager to do the same. In 1952, Mathilde landed in Lodi, California where she met her husband, Leo. The two were introduced by Leo’s sister and were married after a short courtship. The couple moved to Castro Valley in 1963 where they raised four children who all went to Castro Valley Schools.
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oming off a year that could best be described as “volatile,” many are looking at 2022 with trepidation. Here are our top 5 real estate trends for 2022: 1. Expect continuing floods of buyers. As Millennial (ages 2635) numbers increase to 45 million, a significant portion are looking to buy in 2022. With salaries projected to rise and workplace flexibility the new norm, emerging buyers have more options as they can look further afield for more cost-effective housing. Aiding this new wave of buyers are parents who, flush with newfound equity from spiking home values, are refinancing their homes to provide down payments for their kids. 2. Expect interest rates to rise. Rates are projected to gradually increase throughout 2022 from a current average of 3% to 3.6% at the end of the year. With home prices at record highs, the higher rates will impact affordability for
buyers, many of whom are already close to being priced out of local markets. 3. Home prices will rise. With continued inventory shortages and an increasing buyer pool, prices will have no place to go but up. We will not likely see the rampant gains we experienced in 2021 as higher interest rates will slow buyer demand, but supply and demand economics will still result in overall increases. 4. We will see an increase in new home construction. Builders, hampered throughout 2021 by labor shortages, high city and county fees and epic supply-chain issues, will gain a bit of traction in 2022. We will still not see anywhere near the number of new homes we need as the diminishing labor pool is keeping builders from hitting full stride. Additionally, some builders are beginning to reduce compensations offered to Realtors for bringing in clients while others are stating
they will no longer cooperate at all. 5. Covid effects will bring some additional homes to the market. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has been particularly hard on elderly populations and the rapid rise of the Omicron variant may compound this issue. If the death rate rises, expect more homes to begin coming to the market. Additionally, with the CARES act coming to an end, we can expect to see troubled sellers forced to sell as forbearance ends and evictions increase. With 2022 looking good for sellers, buyer difficulties will remain as bidding wars are expected to continue. It will most certainly not be a year for the timid.
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Cool-weather or frost is the primary suspect. Bougainvillea needs to be protected from the cold when the outside temperatures reach the mid-thirties. Bonide Wilt Stop, a plant blanket, mini, non LED lights are methods of protecting cold-sensitive plants. The Bay Area is a mixture of microclimates. Winter temperatures are warmer the closer to the water you live in and much colder in the inland protected valleys. Bougainvilleas survive the winters in many areas; however, not every winter. Every twenty years, we have a freezing period that kills the plants. Besides Bougainvilleas, Citrus, Hibiscus, Mandeville’s, other tropical plants suffer and die from freezing temperatures. There is a chance the plants would come back next spring, so I wouldn’t be quick to pull them out. I wouldn’t prune them either,
as the damaged foliage will protect the rest of the plant during another cold spell. Instead, I’d wait until April for the flush of new growth. If none develops, I would replace the Bougainvilleas with something else or continue to replant, expecting them to last one season. The nursery professional at your favorite garden center is an excellent resource for alternative vines.
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The leaves on several Camellia have turned yellow. This is because they’re growing behind a retaining wall in a sandy soil mixture, not the traditional adobe clay. I feed them periodically, and they get morning sun. What do I need to do to get the leaves green again?
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green color and is very mobile. Phosphorus and Potassium are for fruit, flower, and general plant hardiness. They’re non-mobile elements. Nitrogen moves or leaches out of the root zone quickly with water. A Camellia is a shallow-rooted plant with most of its roots near the soil surface. The loss of leaf color is one of the primary characteristics of Nitrogen deficiency. In sandy soils, plants require frequent fertilizing. You’ll not see any changes soon because the growing season has concluded if you start feeding today. I’d wait until February to start. Azaleas, Camellia, Rhododendron Food, is the traditional fertilizer. However, because of the sandy soil, I’d use Osmocote instead. Osmocote is a time-release fertilizer that releases some nutrients with every watering. It is applied twice a year, but in your case, I’d use it three times; in late February, early March, May, and August.
If the leaves are uniformly yellow with none of the green veins visible, I suspect the plants are just hungry. Unlike adobe soil, nutrient retention in sandy soil is very poor. Sandy soils are made up of large particles. These particles create large pore spaces, so nutrients quickly leach out of the root zone when water is applied. In comparison, Adobe clay is comprised of very tiny particles. The primary nutrients for plant growth are Nitrogen, PhosBuzz Bertolero is an Adphorus, and Potassium. vanced California CertiNitrogen gives plants their fied Nursery Professional.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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f getting more outdoor exercise was one of your New Year’s resolutions, or even if it wasn’t, consider taking up East Bay Regional Park District’s 2022 Trails Challenge. It’s easy, it’s fun, it’s free, and annually for almost three decades, more than 10,000 people have participated. Here’s how it works. Go to the park district website, ebparks.org/TC. Download the 2022 Trails Challenge Guidebook, which describes 20 hikes within the regional parks, designed for all levels of fitness from easy to challenging. There are trails for hikers, bicyclists, dog walkers and equestrians; some are wheelchair accessible. To complete the challenge, hike or ride any five of the 20 listed trails, or 26.2 miles of trails within the park district. Submit your trail log online or through the mail by Dec. 1, 2022 and receive a commemorative pin, while supplies last. All 20 of the trails are available on the AllTrails app. First download the free app, sign up and log in. Then go to www.alltrails. com/lists/ebrpd-trails-challenge-2022 and click on “Copy to my lists”, followed by “Continue in App”. The featured trails will show under ‘Lists’ in ‘Plan’. The app indicates where you are on the trail, enabling easy return to the trail if you stray from it. You can also record your hikes, share
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County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 584827 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): 1. B&B’s Pool Repairs 2. B&B’s Pool Repairs - Commercial Services, 3. B&B’s Commercial Pool Services, 4. B&B’s Pools, 1318 W. Winton Ave., Hayward, Ca 94545, Mailing Address: 15934 Hesperian Blvd. #255, San Lorenzo, Ca 94580, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bruce Barrios, 2240 Lessley Ave., Castro Valley, Ca 94546. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced 1/1/2008 /s/ Bruce Barrios This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires DEC 5, 2026 DEC 22, 29, JAN 05, 12, 2022 0433-CVF
naturalists are offering lots of programs that highlight the cultural and natural history of the regional parks. Appropriately, rain and its impact is the theme of a program from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15 at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch with naturalist aide Aki McKinzie. Bring binoculars and meet at the uppermost parking lot at the end of Somersville Road, 3½ miles south of Highway 4. Find out how the park environment changes in the wet season. The program is free of charge, but registration is required. To register, call 888-327-2757 and select option 2. Black Diamond Mines has a parking fee of $5 per vehicle when the kiosk is attended. Explore Trails and Rock Outcrops Or you can join naturalist Kevin Dixon to explore the trails and dramatic rock Download the 2022 Trails Challenge Guidebook, outcrops at Diablo Footwhich describes 20 regional park hikes, to particihills Regional Park during pate in this event designed for all fitness levels. a hike from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16. your photos and comments Besides trail maps and Meet at the Orchard with other park users. descriptions, the Trails Creek Staging Area near To offer some examChallenge guidebook conples, easy trails listed on tains lots of other useful in- the end of Castle Rock the challenge include the formation, such as outdoor Road in Walnut Creek. Bring a snack, dress for the Alameda Creek Regional safety tips and equipment weather, and expect possiTrail in Fremont and the recommendations. bly wet and muddy trails. Bollinger Creek Loop at The 29th annual Trails The program is free, but Las Trampas in San Ramon. Challenge is sponsored by registration is required. One of the longer trails is the Regional Parks Founthe Brushy Peak Loop Trail dation, Kaiser Permanente Minimum age is seven and near Livermore. And one HMO and the park district. parents must participate. To register, call 888-327-2757. of the strenuous ones is a Cultural and Natural trek at Morgan Territory Re- History of Regional Parks This is just a sample. For the full list of programs, gional Preserve east of Mt. Apart from the Trails Diablo. Challenge, the park district visit: apply.ebparks.org.
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JANUARY 06, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 585527 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): El Tenampa, located at 656 E, 14th St., San Leandro, Ca 94577, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Family Sanchez, 2789 Lakeview drive, San Leandro, Ca 94577. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 12/14/21 /s/ Arturo Sanchez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 05, 2027 JAN 12, 19, 26, FEB 02, 2022 0445-CVF
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JANUARY 03, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 585460 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): GF Cards and Gaming, located at 5352 Pacific Terrace Court, Castro Valley, Ca 94552, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gary Fleming, 5352 Pacific Terrace Court, Castro Valley, Ca 94552. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Gary Fleming This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 02, 2027 JAN 12, 19, 26, FEB 02, 2022 0445-CVF
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JANUARY 03, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 585431 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Karlita’s Three Angels Daycare, located at 19556 Yuma Street, Castro Valley, Ca 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Karla Rodriguez, 19556 Yuma Street, Castro Valley, Ca 94546. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Karla Rodriguez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 02, 2027 JAN 12, 19, 26, FEB 02, 2022 0443-CVF
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Tuesday, Jan. 18: COVID and College Program
With college admissions changing swiftly during COVID, the Castro Valley Library has set up a program to helpyou navigate the new challenges in admissions and testing and gain the most up to date information from the knowledgeable Princeton Review staff. The program will be hosted virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, January 18, from 6 pm to 7 pm. Everyone registered for an online program will receive the link to participate in a separate email before the program begins. The program is free and registration is required at www.aclibrary.org or by phone at: 510-667-7900. Tuesday, Jan. 18: Rotary Hosts Bob Shayler
Bob Shayler, Club member and licensed ham radio operator, will provide the Club with an overview of the ham radio and its great value during emergencies. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 -1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 p.m. on Sunday, January 16, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@iCloud.com or 510-402-5123. More information is available at: castrovalleyrotary.org. Monday, Jan. 19: Affordable Health Screenings
Residents living in and around the Castro Valley can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Hayward Castro Valley Moose Lodge 1491 will host this community event on Monday, January 19. The site is located at 20835 Rutledge Road in Castro Valley. Monday, Jan. 24: Finding the Right College Fit
To find the right college fit, a lot goes into it. The Princeton Review surveyed students at hundreds of colleges about their experiences on campus and they’ve learned that first and foremost, no two students are exactly alike, and no two schools are exactly alike. Join the Castro Valley Library to discuss what they’ve learned so that high school students can learn helpful information in determining what will be the best fit for them. The program will be hosted virtually via Zoom on Monday, January 24, from 6 pm to 7 pm. Everyone registered for an online program will receive the link to participate in a separate email before the program begins. The program is free and registration is required at www.aclibrary.org or by phone at: 510-667-7900. Tuesday, Jan. 25: Stand-Pup Comedy Fundraiser
Support the Hayward Animal Shelter through Stand-Pup comedy fundraiser with a great comedian line-up on Tuesday, January 25th at 5 pm via Zoom. 50% of ticket purchases and 100% of any additional donations will go to Hayward Animal Shelter when you name them in the checkout. Join Magician Kayla Drescher from Penn & Teller’s Fool Us, Post-Modern Vaudevillian Michael Rayner from America’s Got Talent, Comedian Al Jackson from Comedy Central, and Host Richy Leis from MTV for an interactive evening of laughter and entertainment in support of your favorite animal shelter. For tickets, visit: https://standpupcomedyjan25.eventbrite.com/?aff=HAS Tuesday, Jan. 25: Insight into Local Government
The League of Women Voters Eden Area (LWVEA) will beconducting a free educational presentation focusing on San Leandro as part of the “Insight into Local Government” series. It will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 25 from 7 pm to 8 pm over Zoom. Deborah Cox, San Leandro Council Member District 1, will describe the unique challenges to governance in the City of San Leandro. Deborah moved to San Leandro in 1997 with her family. Her son is now a proud graduate of the San Leandro Public Schools. Deborah is honored to have served as Vice Mayor in 2018 and to have received multiple awards and recognitions. Register for this free presentation at: https://bit.ly/3Ey2Vas For more info visit: https://lwvea.clubexpress.com If you have questions, email: lwveapresident@gmail.com.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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Senator Harry Reid and Castro Valley
The Big Truth
Editor, FROM THE Letter writer David Siegel referred to “The Big Lie” so I’d like to present him and your readers BOULEVARD with some cold, hard FACTS or, what I will call The Big Truth: 1. Our country might just as well not even have a border with Mexico. President Biden, and VP Harris who Biden put in charge of the Border crisis have done nothing to improve illegal “Do I not destroy my immigration. enemies when I make 2. COVID is even more out of control than it was a year ago. Biden, in his campaign speech them my friends?” told us all he would have that taken care of. (Abraham Lincoln) 3. Inflation is rampant and according to leading economist, its going to get a whole lot worse xs before it gets better 4. Our withdrawl from Afghanistan was a total disaster. By Thomas E. Lorentzen 5. Biden’s polling numbers are in the 30% range and Harris’ are even lower. That tells us its SPECIAL TO THE FORUM democrats and especially independents who are displeased with the job our president is doing, not just republicans as some such as Mr. Siegel would like us to believe. In writing this column –Steven Anticevich, Castro Valley for the last 15 years, I have
Letter Writer Rude, Sexist
Editor, I would hope that the Forum would be a bit more careful with the letters they print. There is no doubt that Mr. Gayle was both rude and sexist in his comment that I would not complain if the issue was womens rights. Mr. Gayle has no idea how I stand on that, or any other issue before us. Frankly, I don’t care if the subject is womens rights, civil rights, the 1st or the 2nd Amendment, I don’t believe any one persons opinion should be shoved down our throat. And, I might add, that I wrote my letter to the Forum only after four guest in my home, two of whom are very much anti guns said of Mr. Thomas, “enough is enough”. I can see that you Mr.Gayle, agree that the 2nd Amendment should be abolished. And that’s just fine. Just respect my opinion as I will yours and please, the next time a woman disagrees with you, don’t make a fool of yourself by bringing up womens rights. –Jane Mason, Castro Valley
always avoided entering the world of politics. Every composition has been related, either directly or indirectly, to Castro Valley. This column continues down the same path. It is, however, about a major political figure in our nation. It is the late Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate – Harry Reid of Nevada. The one that will follow is about another Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate who also recently passed – Robert Dole of Kansas. For a kid who grew up in Castro Valley, a privilege awarded me was to get to know and work with both of these men. Although they were from different parties, we had commonalities and placed our personal relationships above our political relationships. From my perspective we elevated ourselves from the competition inherent in politics to the literature and poetry in life.
confirmation by the U.S. Senate. Harry was then the Minority Leader and read my name on the floor of the Senate for unanimous confirmation. That evening, Supreme Court Justice David Souter was officiating to swear me in to serve on the board. Harry changed his entire schedule to be there with me that night. It was an important evening for both of us. We talked about it for years afterward. Despite political differences, our personal friendship came first. We had learned to both like and respect each another.
not, he would have spent only 5 minutes with him. The audience laughed. It was a true experience with Harry. He did not like small talk or peripheral conversation.
The story told by President Obama has personal significance for me. My last visit with Harry lasted 45 minutes. We were just two old friends To The Editor: who learned to rise above I cannot decided if I am more insulted by the ignorant and sexually discriminatory letter from politics and political differJack Gayle, or more hurt that it got past the editors of the Forum that chose to print such garbage. ences to find and confirm that What if a man had written the initial letter, Mr. Gayle? Would you then have brought up some we had much in common as kind of male issue? I think not. In the mind of the Jack Gayle’s of the world, guns are a man thing. friends. Politics can divide. Women should stick to “womens rights” , Period! Friendships can unite. Every It’s the old “Archie Bunker” mentality. In the eyes of Jack Gayle, men should make the rules thing Harry learned started of the 2nd Amendment, while women should stay in the kitchen and bake a cake. How insulting! in a town called Searchlight. After Harry became Major I sincerely doubt that Jack Gayle will see where he is wrong, for that is the way he was brought Harry Reid and I first met in ity Leader in the Senate, he Everything I learned started in up. It is, in my opinion, the duty of the editors of the fine community paper, The Forum, to apolo- 1973. He was from a dimininvited me to visit with him in a town called Castro Valley. gize to women everywhere for printing such a sexually bias letter. utive town in Nevada called his historic office in the U.S. We had much in common. –Christine Scott, Hayward Searchlight. He grew up in Capitol. I traveled across the poverty. A shack was his country for our visit. Senator home. There was no running Chuck Schumer preceded me Since 1965 water or electricity. His dad with a brief visit in Reid’s was an alcoholic and commit- office. As I entered, we posed ted suicide when Harry was for a photo with each other 16 years old. His high school (see the adjoining photo). Mortuary & teacher, Mike O’Callaghan, Alone in his office we sat for Dear Editor, Crematory decided he would look after 45 minutes reflecting upon With the 2022 New Year, we see ourselves entering a possible THIRD year of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many vaccinated people believed they were “safe” and therefore made decisions to at- this young boy with no future. the things we had in common 21228 Redwood Rd., tend social gatherings over the holidays, only to discover afterwards that they tested positive with He guided him to find a path between us. He always talked Castro Valley about Searchlight as the center Omicron, despite many experts saying, “…there is scant scientific evidence showing that boosters for a good life. Mike later 581-9133 will in fact prevent infections and transmission” (Reuters 09/15/21) and that “the shots are mainly became Governor of Nevada, of his universe. I referenced and Harry became Lt. GovCastro Valley in the same designed to prevent severe illness” (AP 01/03/22), ernor. Both Mike and Harry manner. We understood what However, one major ramification that isn’t widely publicized is that Omicron is taking out and I became personal friends. each of us were talking about. healthcare workers much faster & in greater numbers. Unlike other industries, healthcare workers We all were in the world We not only learned about life in general, are not paid when they quarantine. of politics, which included in our hometowns - we were According to healthcare staff, since corporate healthcare doesn’t pay its workers under quardifferences of views and also loyal to them. antine, it saves money not paid in wages, while still pulling in the same amount of money per paths. Yet, we stayed above patient as when fully staffed/funded. the fray and maintained our At the recent memorial Additionally, the CDC decreased the usual 10 day quarantine requirement down to only 5 days personal friendships above service for Senator Reid in for healthcare workers primarily due to the workforce shortage (NYTimes 12/23/21), but then in- our political interactions. By Las Vegas, he was honored creased the requirement to 7 days within 24 hours, due to public outcry (CNN 12/24/21). During today’s political standards of by Presidents Biden and staffing shortage, the remaining skeletal healthcare staff are expected & required to continue the confrontation, ours was one of Obama, as well as Speaker workload. learning to dance to a concert Pelosi and Majority Leader Two months ago, multiple news agencies (including USNews 11/15/21) reported that 20% of commonality. Chuck Schumer. Obama told of healthcare workers have already quit due to burnout. This has affected wait times, treatment the story of his first visit with availability, and even hospital ER services. In 2003, President George Harry as a freshman Senator. So although you may think the actions of others during this pandemic isn’t your problem, it W. Bush nominated me for It lasted 10 minutes. He was ultimately can affect you in a much greater way. Please think and act responsibly and encourage the National Board to the unsure if Harry liked him. others to do the same so that we can end this pandemic. U.S. Institute of Museum & Another Senator told him that FD 1168 CR49 – Aileen Chong-Jeung, Castro Valley Library Services. It required Harry did, because if he did
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