Where the Sidewalk Ends
By Mike McGuire CASTRO VALLEY FORUMResidents along Anita Avenue in Castro Valley who lack sidewalks will be getting them starting this week as a COVID-delayed county project gets underway.
Sidewalks are present on some parts of the street, which runs between Somerset Avenue and Castro Valley Boulevard, while missing elsewhere. The new sidewalks and curbs are designed to provide safe pedestrian routes to Castro Valley Elementary School, Our Lady of Grace School, and downtown Castro Valley.
The construction company, McGuire & Hester, told residents in a January 6 letter that the project would be done in stages, with the residences with addresses between 20404 to 20240 Anita Ave. having their sidewalks installed frst. Curbs and gutters would go in at the same time.
The last residences getting the sidewalks would be those
at 20535 to 20393 Anita Ave., where work is expected to be fnished by August 8. The roadway would then be repaved starting August 9
PHOTO BY MIKE MCGUIREMAC MEETING
Dining Option Debate
By Amy Sylvestri CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
Time for another round of debate on one of Castro Valley’s favorite subjects: fastfood restaurants.
The Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) heard an appeal at their Monday night meeting that would have potentially overturned a ruling by the county’s Planning Commission and allowed a disused drive-through window to reopen at 2788 Castro Valley Boulevard.
That site has housed various restaurants through the last 50-plus years, from “El Taco” in the late 1960s to Pancho’s in the 1980s to the more recent Tofu House and Von’s Chicken.
New Chamber Board Leaders Installed
By Michael Singer CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
Last Wednesday, the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce installed its new Board of Directors, further expanding the group’s commitment to improving business in the unincorporated areas of western Alameda County.
President of the County Board of Supervisors, Nate Miley, conducted the swearing-in ceremony, including 16 directors, six leadership team members, and new Board President Todd Anglin.
“The Chamber means a lot to me,” Miley said during
the event. “We have seen this Chamber grow and struggle, but we could not do the work we do without the help of the Eden Area Chamber.”
Anglin’s leadership team includes President-Elect Janella Anguiano, Past President Julie Sumiki, Vice President Lynda Foster, Vice President Gary Howard, Treasurer Joel Malakoff, and Secretary Susan McCue.
“We have a great team in place, and we’re looking forward to creating new partnerships with local businesses and all the events and activities we’ll be hosting this year,” see CHAMBER on back page
HARD Elects New Leadership
The H.A.R.D. Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Mr. Rick J. Hatcher was elected by the Board as the new Board President for 2023.
“Growing up with H.A.R.D., I know it is one of our community’s true gems. With the diverse breadth of programs, facilities, and open space, I am truly honored to serve as Board President. The upcoming year will bring new, inclusive programs, and upgrades to parks and facilities.”
Mr. Hatcher has been a Board Member with H.A.R.D. since 2015. The past few years have been very exciting, with the successful passage of the $250 million-dollar Measure F1 Parks Bond and the
construction of several major capital projects. The goals of Measure F1 are to improve, renovate and expand parks and recreation facilities within the District’s boundaries of Ash-
land, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, Hayward, and San Lorenzo.
At its December 15, 2022 special meeting, the H.A.R.D. Board of Directors also elected Director Paul Hodges, Jr as Board Vice President, and Director Peter Rosen as Board Secretary. They are joined on the H.A.R.D. fve-person Board by Director Louis M. Andrade and Director Sara Lamnin. The District is excited to welcome Director Sara Lamnin to the Board.
The District expresses gratitude to Carol A. Pereira who is retiring from the Board of Directors after 40 years of dedicated service to H.A.R.D. and the residents of the District.
Charges Filed in Wage Theft Case
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Offce along with the State Labor Commissioner’s Offce, the California Department of Insurance, and the Department of Labor, announces the owners of Alfa Private Security were charged in an egregious case of wage theft impacting 87 employees that were owed over $800,000 in unpaid wages.
The investigation, which began in December 2021, revealed that Alfa Security owners Ferooz Nangateli and Alejandra Nangayeli, of Union City, did not properly pay their workers for both regular and overtime hours worked. In addition, the investigation revealed defendant Ferooz Nangayeli possessed unregistered “ghost guns” and sup-
plied frearms to his employees, some of whom did not have a license to carry guns. Employees reported that some were given handguns to work at different sites, including a cannabis dispensary, despite not having a license to carry or proper training.
“The behavior of these owners who cheated workers out of their fair and proper wages is completely unacceptable,” said District Attorney Pamela Price.
DA Price adds that this case is particularly troublesome given the proliferation of ghost guns and she expresses her strong commitment to help take these illegal guns off the streets. “Ghost guns” is the term referring to privately-made or homemade guns,
sometimes using 3D printers. In California, a third of frearms recovered are homemade guns, without serial numbers and therefore largely untraceable.
Defendant Ferooz Nangayeli was charged with nine felonies including theft of wages from employees, conspiracy to commit a crime, insurance fraud, possession of an assault weapon, possession of a short barrel rife, and possession of an expandable baton.
Co-defendant Alejandra Nangayeli was charged with fve felonies, including theft of wages from employees, conspiracy to commit a crime and insurance fraud. Both defendants have been arraigned and their next court date is Feb. 14 for entry of plea.
RCHS 2023 Homecoming Court
The Redwood Christian High School 2023 Homecoming Ceremonies were held on the Middle School and High School campus in San Lorenzo in the Bruce D. Johnson Gymnasium on Friday, January 20.
A parent escorted each member of the Court, who were introduced by Co-Masters of Ceremonies Superintendent Dr. Al Hearne and High School Principal Justin Redemer, who read letters of tribute from their parents, fowers for the ladies and boutonnieres for
the men from someone special in their lives, crowns or sashes from 2022 Queen Bethany Dominguez and 2022 King Josiah Saavedra-Flores.
The 2023 Homecoming Queen and King, Agape Tesfamichael and Thomas Kohler, were introduced during special ceremonies held between games and were joined by other Homecoming Court honorees: Senior Princesses Hannah Grace Miller and Hannah Mei John; Senior Princes Reece Gallar-
zan and Brayden Bibby; Junior Princess Makenzie Cutrer and Junior Prince Chizimuzo (Zim) Ajawara; Sophomore Princess Sydney Driggers and Sophomore Prince Jacob Cook; and Freshman Princess Eliana Miller and Freshman Prince Thorin Warneke.
Senior Princess Hannah Mei John, Senior Prince Brayden Bibby, and Freshman Prince Thorin Warneke have attended Redwood Christian Schools since kindergarten. see COURT on back page
Sherif’s Report
Petty Theft and Battery Sunday, January 22: at 7:15 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 62-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of petty theft, assault and battery, and possession of illegal drug paraphernalia. The man was spotted leaving a business on Castro Valley Boulevard near Redwood Road with unpaid merchandise, where he got into an altercation with the owner. Deputies responded, stopped the suspect, and took him into custody.
Methamphetamine Drugs
Saturday, January 21: at 10:15 p.m., a 36-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine drugs and related drug paraphernalia. Deputies caught up with the man behind a business on Redwood Road near Grove Way following a report of a suspicious person. The man revealed his stash during questioning and was taken into custody.
Charged with Trespassing Saturday, January 21: at 9:01 p.m., deputies arrested a 40-year-old woman from Castro Valley on suspicion of trespassing. The woman was spotted in a restricted area of a mobile home park on Castro Valley Boulevard near Center Street. Deputies handcuffed the woman and took her into custody.
For full list of Sheriff’s Reports, visit: mycvforum.com
SaxTime Quartet Performs
Baywood Court Retirement Community hosted a lively hour of music last Wednesday, presented by the SaxTime Quartet. These four local saxophone players attracted an audience of nearly 50, who sang along to the national anthem, the birthday song, “Dry Bones,” “As Time Goes By,” and other favorites. The quartet entertained the crowd with movie themes, spirituals, jazz, tango and swing numbers. During the performance they honored audience member Harry Hanover, who is a renowned horn player and current Baywood resident. PICTURED: SaxTime Quartet musicians are, from left, Sally Cole-White of San Leandro, Kathy Catanho of Castro Valley, former Castro Valley resident Fred Sandsmark, and Thuan Thai of Castro Valley.
AARP Tax-Aide Returns Next Month
AARP Tax-Aide returns to the Castro Valley Library for appointment-only, on-site tax preparation on Wednesdays and Thursdays starting February 1, through April 13. The Library is now taking appoint-
ments by phone or in person. No walk-ins are permitted. AARP will only be preparing taxes for tax year 2021 and 2022. Other exclusions apply. Masks are currently required at all times in Alameda County
Government buildings. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers and taxpayers are required to wear a mask at all times.
Please contact the library at 510-667-7900 to learn about exclusions to tax preparation for the tax year 2022. Appointments are limited.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Saturday, Jan. 28
Prepping Your Garden for Spring
It’s not too soon to start thinking about your spring and summer gardens! Join Compost Gal Lori Caldwell at the Castro Valley Library on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 2 to 4 pm to learn about topics such as seeds vs. starts, crop rotation, building healthy soil, great crops for spring and transitioning from your fall garden will be covered. Lori will also cover the basics for a successful frst-time gardener including deciphering the terminology, plants 101, healthy soil building, transplanting and plant choices by season, non-toxic pest control and reuse in the garden. Reservations are required for this FREE event. Register at aclibrary.org. The Castro Valley Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system. The library is located at 3600 Norbridge Avenue and is wheelchair accessible. We will be maintaining social distancing practices and following all local health precautions and guidelines. For more info, call the library at 510-6677900, or you can visit aclibrary.org/location/ castro-valley-events/.
Monday, Jan. 30
Start Smart: Teen Driver Program
The California Highway Patrol and the Castro Valley Library present Start Smart Teen Driver Program. The event takes place at the Castro Valley Library on Monday, Jan. 30 from 6 to 8 pm. CHP offcers will discuss traffc collision avoidance techniques, collision causing factors, driver/parent responsibilities, and seatbelt usage. Additionally, testimonies will be provided by offcers who have investigated fatal collisions involving teens, and by family members who have lost love ones in traffc collisions. The Start
Smart program is a driver safety education class which targets new and future licensed teenage drivers between the age of 15 - 19 and their parents/guardians. A parent/guardian is required to attend the class with their teen. Registration is required for this FREE program. To register, call the Library Information Desk at 510-667-7900 or register online at www.aclibrary.org
Tuesday, Jan. 31
Eden Garden Club Meeting
Tiffany Phu, certifed college and career counselor and owner of College and Career Champion, will be discussing the wide variety of ways to stand out to college admissions offcers and the importance of exploring careers through extracurricular activities. The event takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 6 30 to 7 30 pm. If you are an underclassman and are thinking about your future, join us to learn about college admission and to be aware of activities to avoid and how to prepare for college early in a student’s high school journey. This is an online event. Registrants will receive a Zoom link 30 minutes prior to the event.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Retired Teachers Luncheon
Celebrating 53 years, CalRTA Division 59 (Southern Alameda County, including Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro and San Lorenzo) members and any other interested individuals in public education will have a celebratory luncheon at El Torito, 5 San Leandro Marina, from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Speaker Liz Breshears presents “The Attitude of Gratitude”. Call Caprice for cost and to make a reservation by January 27 510-914-0938. (No payment at door)
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Ann (Rose) Kuta Turns 104 Today
By Michael Singer CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
rominent Castro Valley resident Ann Kuta turns an amazing 104 years old today (January 25). As a child, her daughter, Jan Kuta, remembers her mother saying, “You are what you eat. Eat quality food, live a quality life.”
Ann grew up on a farm in Dwight, Illinois, with 11 other siblings before venturing to Chicago. She married in 1940 and spent two years as a civil service worker in Pearl Harbor in 1942. She had two children by 1955.
In 1963, the family moved to Castro Valley after a friend recommended its peaceful country living, clear air, and slower pace. Ann enjoyed tending to her rose and vegetable garden, attending daily exercise classes, and taking long walks at Lake Chabot. Ann held various jobs, including 15 years as an Avon representative, winning awards for top seller.
She was a regular attendee at Our Lady of Grace Church and a member of the St. Catherine’s Guild and the Italian Catholic Federation. Ann believes that her strong Italian genes (she has a 93-year-old babysister), peaceful living, and healthy food contribute to her long life.
Sidewalk: Project on Anita Ave.
continued from front page but added that parking could be barred temporarily in areas where construction was active.
According to the Alameda County Public Works Agency website, the sidewalks will come with new pedestrian ramps and enhanced crosswalks, including fashing lights at the back entrance to Castro Valley Elementary. Extended sections of crossing areas, sometimes called “bulb-outs,” will be added to give pedestrians less distance to cross the street and provide higher visibility to drivers.
McGuire & Hester will install a special porous concrete for a large portion of the sidewalks and curbs to improve rainwater runoff, Alameda County Public Works Agency (PWA) inspector James Lai told the Forum. Street trees will also be planted along Anita Avenue, the agency said.
Residents had gotten a look at competing designs for the project at a September 2019 public meeting, but the pandemic hit before work could get underway.
A problem discussed at the time was that Anita Avenue is 10 feet narrower, at 40 feet than many streets in Castro Valley. That is the minimum width for a street that allows two cars to pass each other, according to county offcials at the time.
This meant that the entire street could be widened to allow for sidewalks, or the county could instead fll in gaps between areas with sidewalks.
An overview of the project can be seen on the PWA website (https://www.acpwa.org/ projects/2021/Anita-Avenue/ Anita-Avenue.page?).
Fitness: In Praise of the Pushup; Push (up) Yourself to Greatness
By Mitch Rothbardt SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
If everyone could do only one exercise, pushups would be a great choice. It’s a classic upper-body strength builder, but the real beneft is teaching the body to coordinate the upper and lower body as one unit. I’ve said many times that pushups are a core exercise BEFORE they can even become an upper-body strength exercise.
Another awesome beneft is that anyone can do them because the diffculty level is easy to adjust.
In this article, you’ll learn the basics of how to do a good pushup, and let you know some common mistakes.
Everyone knows what pushups look like, but it’s easy to miss a few things as you’re getting set up, so don’t take your starting position for granted! Start in a straight-arm plank position with your arms at a 90-degree angle to your body. This should put your
hands directly below your shoulders. (As I mentioned, your starting position is
extremely important, and one common mistake is a poor arm angle.)
Pro tip Grab the foor with your hands and try to pull it apart. This will engage the muscles in your upper back, allowing your core to tie your body together.
After grabbing the foor, pull yourself down to the foor. Notice I didn’t say, “lower yourself down to the foor.” While this may seem like a small detail, it’s really quite important. Pulling yourself down engages your upper back and core, keeping you in a good position. Lowering yourself will likely result in your shoulders and/or neck taking the brunt of the exercise. You can see what I mean in the pictures below.
Once you pull yourself down, keep grabbing and
pulling the foor apart and push it away to bring yourself back to your starting position. Notice the cue “push the foor away.” Again, this may seem unimportant, but it can help you engage your core and upper back.
I hope you notice that I keep mentioning engaging the upper back and core. These are not things most people tend to think about when performing push-ups, but they are truly two of the biggest benefts.
If you’re worried you won’t be able to do pushups, the way to make them easier is to put your hands on a higher surface, such as a chair, a desk, or even a wall. This allows you to use less of your body weight. In our gym, almost everyone does some pushup variation and if you need any help fguring out the best way for you, just drop me an email, and we’ll fgure it out.
Mitch Rothbardt is the owner and head trainer at Castro Valley Fitness. Email him at: it h astrovalle ftness. o
Start in a straightarm plank position with your arms at a 90-degree angle to your body.
REAL ESTATE GALLERY REAL ESTATE GALLERY
REAL ESTATE REALITY
By Carl Medford, CRS SpecialSeller Carry-Back Financing is Not Without Potential Pitfalls
As the number of buyers has declined over the past months due to skyrocketing interest rates, sellers, looking to relocate, have begun to entertain the idea of seller arry ba k fnan ing. n short, the seller is willing to provide a loan on the home to facilitate a purchase by a buyer who, for one reason or another, ay not uali y or su f ient fnan ing.
While not every seller can afford to do this, recent dramatic gains in equity have made this a potential reality for many, especially if they are relocating to a region with substantially lower ri es. ather than sell and pocket 100% of the proceeds, some sellers are willing to leave some of their gains invested in the property,
to be re aid at a later date.
While a great idea on paper, seller arry ba k fnan ing is not without potential pitfalls for both the seller and the listing agent.
Seller pitfall #1: the buyer secures a normal mortgage from a lender and the seller ro ides arry ba k fnan ing for an additional portion of the purchase, the lender will insist their loan be in frst la e with the seller’s loan being in a unior osition. the buyer defaults, in order to protect their loan, the seller will need to service the primary loan, property taxes and any other senior liens on the ro erty.
the frst ortgage lender chooses to foreclose, the seller could potentially lose their in est ent.
Seller pitfall #2: the buyer starts any alterations and, in the process of defaulting, does not o lete the odif ations theseller, in order to resell the property, may be faced with considerable fees to get the ro erty ba k into sha e.
Seller pitfall #3: Come time to repay the seller carry-back loan, the buyer may try to look for excuses to renegotiate the ter s o the loan. his could include claims of misrepresentation as to the property’s condition at the point of sale and so on. he listing agent could also be at risk if they fail to fully inform the seller, in writing, of the risks listed abo e. or this reason it is recommended that the listing agent utili e a C.A. . eller inan ing Addendu and is losure or . Additionally the listing agent should recommend, also in writing, that the seller utilize an attorney to draft an addendum protecting the seller’s interests in the event a buyer defaults or desires to ake substanti e alterations.
Carl Medford is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and a licensed general contractor. This article is sponsored by the Central County Marketing Association.
Transplanting Japanese Maple Can Be a Complicated Project
QWe have two mature Japanese Maples that are over t enty fve years old. They have outgrown their location an ant to transplant them to Carmel. Is this ossi le an sho l trim them before or after the move?
By Buzz Bertolero THE DIRT GARDENERAy i ally now through the end of March is the time to transplant mature Japanese Maples and many other plants; however, it may be later this year. he ground is ery wet and you’ll need three weeks of dry weather before you can begin. ou don t want the soil to fall off the roots and bare root the a les. rans lanting mature Maples is not as simple as it might seem because of the obsta les you will a e. he frst thing would do is e aluate the new lo ation. ou will need a protected spot, espeially ro the su er winds. Japanese Maple leaves will burn from the salt contained in the oist arine in uen e. this is the ase then would abandon this idea. e t you ll need a root ball that is twen-
ty-four inches s uare or larger. Many times a structure, concrete walkways, and other established lants ake this a hallenge. d rune the lants redu ing the height and width before o ing the . ut be are ul not to damage the shape as it takes too many years to reestablish on e da aged. he root ball will weigh several hundred pounds, so a lift or several individuals will be necessary to o e the root ball. e t a truck will be required to transport the plants to their new lo ation or trans lanting. ou may need several contractors to complete the task because of the distan e. not sure it s practical when all is said and done, given the issues and the resour es re uired. owe er this may be a moot point because of the sentimental value asso iated with these lants.
I have a fast-growing Privet tree on a fence line. When I move in fve years a o it as a mana ea le t elve eet but now it has grown to over twenty feet high. The trunk is
about ten inches around. The tree will win over the fence if it grows two more inches. Is there any way to stunt the growth or should I remove it?
A Qhere are no ratical ways to stunt the growth of a Privet tree other than manually trimming the ano y. ou an shear it ba k se erely be ore the ush o s ring growth. ou should shear off the new growth every eight to ten weeks during the rest o the year. his will kee the canopy and the diameter ro o ergrowing. owe er the trunk will continue to exand. t will be a udg ent all on your part whether or not to take the tree down. in e it is on the property line, it is now considered a boundary tree, so it doesn’t necessarily have to be re o ed. the en e will be re la ed in the ne t f e to se en years d lea e the tree alone and then build a new en e around it.
Buzz Bertolero is an Advance ali ornia ertife Nursery Professional. The Dirt Gardener’s website is www. dirtgardener.com and questions can be sent by email to buzz@dirtgardener.com.
CASTRO VALLEY
Total: 10 – Average Price: $1,186,100
High: $2,450,000 – Low: $737,000
21956 Ada Street 94546: $737,000 [2 BD - 1,060 SF - 1948
2179 Grove Way 94546: $740,000 [3 BD - 1,168 SF - 1947
2365 Reading Avenue 94546: $750,000 [2 BD - 917 SF - 1948
20059 Garnet Court 94546: $815,000 [3 BD - 1,080 SF - 1944
21113 Tyee Court 94546: $848,000 [2 BD - 1,116 SF - 1947
3530 Arcadian Drive 94546: $1,105,000 [3 BD - 1,823 SF1956
5798 Shadow Ridge Drive 94552: $1,310,000 [4 BD - 2,119 SF1973
2867 Jennifer Drive 94546: $1,351,000 [3 BD - 1,642 SF1964
5963 Skyfarm Drive 94552: $1,755,000 [4 BD - 3,144 SF1988
22355 Eden Canyon Road 94552: $2,450,000 [5 BD - 4,767 SF1981
HAYWARD
Total: 12 – Average Price: $938,583
High: $1,600,000– Low: $550,000
118448 Standish Avenue 94541: $550,000 [2 BD - 866 SF - 1920 1358 Sangamore Street 94545: $780,000 [3 BD - 1,227 SF - 1955 27047 Belfast Lane 94542: $800,000 [4 BD - 2,127 SF - 1980 23840 Clayton Street 94541: $815,000 [4 BD - 1,502 SF - 1959 26942 Lauderdale Avenue 94545: $820,000 [3 BD - 1,215 SF - 1957 24644 Tioga Road 94544: $830,000 [3 BD - 1,050 SF - 1951
313 Murray Drive 94544: $880,000 [4 BD - 1,271 SF - 1950 25042 Dania Lane 94545: $900,000 [3 BD - 1,904 SF - 1994 24980 Yoshida Drive 94545: $1,028,000 [4 BD - 2,000 SF1996 22736 Olive Place 94541: $1,060,000 [3 BD - 1,930 SF1996 26925 Claiborne Court 94542: $1,200,000 [3 BD - 1,820 SF1970
25511 Dario Terrace 94541: $1,600,000 [5 BD - 6,836 SF2019
SAN LEANDRO
Total: 12 – Average Price: $778,428
High: $1,010,000 – Low: $500,000
1860 Price Way 94577: $620,000 [2 BD - 833 SF - 1942 1229 Ottawa Avenue 94579: $780,000 [3 BD - 1,081 SF - 1951 221 Accolade Drive 94577: $825,000 [3 BD - 1,599 SF - 2000 15087 Andover Street 94579: $850,000 [3 BD - 1,340 SF - 1949 15350 Farnsworth Street 94579: $864,000 [3 BD - 1,412 SF - 1955 15314 Laverne Drive 94579: $1,010,000 [5 BD - 1,639 SF1957
Mortgage Rates Continue to Decrease
As infation continues to moderate, mortgage rates declined again this week. Rates are at their lowest level since September of last year, boosting both homebuyer demand and homebuilder sentiment. Declining rates are providing a much-needed boost to the housing market, but the supply of homes remains a persistent concern.
LEGAL NOTICES
FILED DEC 30, 2022
MELISSA WILK County Clerk
ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 594463
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930
658 Hacienda Avenue 94580: $660,000 [3 BD - 1,068 SF - 1948 17257 Via Chiquita 94580: $700,000 [3 BD - 1,431 SF - 1951 1756 Bockman Road 94580: $830,000 [3 BD - 1,330 SF - 1954 17377 Via Julia 94580: $850,000 [3 BD - 1,175 SF - 1951
The name of the business(es): Advanced Spinal Care, East Bay, located at 2381 Grove Way Castro Valley, CA 94546, 183 Via Viento San Lorenzo, CA 94580 in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tenny Lee 183 Via Viento San Lorenzo, CA 94580. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced March 2008 /s/ Tenny Lee This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above.
Expires JAN 16, 2028 JAN 26, FEB 02, 09, 16, 2023
FILED DEC 22, 2022
MELISSA WILK County Clerk
ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 594236
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930
The name of the business(es): Pacheco Landscape Management, located at 20146 Butterfield Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Karl Pacheco, 20146 Butterfield Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 09/19/2019 /s/ Karl Pacheco This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above.
Expires DEC 21, 2027 DEC 11, 18, 25, FEB 01, 2023 0556-CVF
FILED DEC 28, 2022
MELISSA WILK County Clerk
ALAMEDA COUNTY
By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 594392
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930
The name of the business(es):
Ric’s Kitchen & Bath Showroom, located at 3664 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Richard Timothy Plummer, 9600 Crow Canyon Road Castro Valley, CA 94552. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 08/28/1996 /s/ Richard Timothy Plummer
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above.
Expires DEC 27, 2027
JAN 04, 11, 18, 25, 2023 0545-CVF
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FENCES/DECKS
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Drying Out From Recent Storms
By Michael Singer CASTRO VALLEY FORUMThe Redwood Canyon Golf Course had more water hazards than normal last week, thanks to the storms raging through the Bay Area. The rain and snow received over the entire State certainly put a major dent in our almost 4-year drought. Some parts of the Bay Area have already received their seasonal average rainfall, with some weather stations reporting precipitation over 300 percent of normal for this date. East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) says it is in great shape as the local reservoirs continue to fll from run-off in the hills. Up in the Mother Lode and High Sierra, the snow
pack continues to grow and is around 250 percent of normal. Pardee reservoir is at 99 percent capacity and releasing water, while Camanche storage is at 74 percent, and they are also releasing water to allow for food encroachment space. All East Bay Lakes are full except Lafayette, which is 74 percent. Looking at the big picture, EBMUD says its total capacity is 87 percent.
“What remains to be seen is if February and March get at least average rainfall,” Bay Area meteorologist Mike Pechner told the Forum. “If that happens, there certainly will be enough water for the rest of this year. But with no new added capacity and a growing population, droughts are inevitable in the years to come.”
Dang Named General Manager of Oro Loma
The Oro Loma Sanitary District Board offcially selected Jimmy T. Dang, P.E., MPA, CHST, as the new General Manager for the District effective January 1, 2023. His selection was the culmination of a national search to fll the position.
According to the Board’s Selection Committee, there were many qualifed candidates but Mr. Dang’s unique combination of industry experience, relevant education, and focus on customer and employee satisfaction made him the best choice for Oro Loma. They added that he has proven himself to be a valuable visionary and leader at Oro Loma since his arrival in 2011.
Mr. Dang served as the organization’s Interim General Manager from July 1, 2022 following the departure of former General Manager Jason Warner. Previous to that, from 2011 – 2022, he was Oro Loma’s District Engineer, Technical Services Manager, and Senior Engineer.
Mr. Dang has worked in both the private and public sector in water and wastewater infrastructure with stints at Kennedy/Jenks and Rudolph and Slatten prior to joining Oro Loma. He earned a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from California State University Dominguez Hills and a BS degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis
Obispo as well as a Grade IV certifcation in Collection System Management from the California Water Environmental Association.
In his new role, Mr. Dang will implement the thoughtful and strategic policies set forth by the Oro Loma Board of Directors, a group known industry-wide for their progressive outlook, talent and innovation.
He adds that Oro Loma customers beneft from a well-managed District in many ways. “We provide the best customer service at a very reasonable cost. Our customers do not have to worry about the maintenance of the sewers in their streets because of our award-winning, skilled staff.
The San Francisco Bay also benefts from our advanced treatment in nutrient removal. Our solid waste program is continually evolving to keep our community clean. This will continue under my watch.”
MAC: Drive-Through Window Appeal is Denied
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Some people might resent the way you plan to resolve a diffcult situation. But your commitment to making tough but fair decisions soon wins you their respect and support.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Although your keen Bull’s eyes usually can discern what’s fact from what’s faux, that upcoming decision will need really solid data before you can risk a commitment.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): As your confdence grows, you should be able to work toward your goals with more enthusiasm. Open your mind to suggestions. Some of them might even work for you.
CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Reconnecting with someone from your past stirs up that old sense of adventure. But before you do anything else, be sure to get answers to any lingering questions
LEO (July 23 - August 22): Some people might resent the way you plan to resolve a diffcult situation. But your commitment to making tough but fair decisions soon wins you their respect and support.
VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): Mixed signals could be causing that vexing workplace problem. Before you choose to leave the project, ask for a meeting so that you can get things out in the open.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): Your good intentions could backfre if you’re not careful with other people’s feelings. Try using persuasion, not pressure, to get others to see your side of the situation.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Your dedication to fnishing the task at hand is laudable. But be careful not to overdo the midnight oil bit. Take time for relaxation with someone very special.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Although your intuition will help you make some tough choices in the frst half of the month, you’ll need more facts to back up your actions later on.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): All that hard work and research in the workplace fnally pays off as you hoped it would. Ignore comments from jealous types who are out to get the Goat riled up.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): An unfair decision creates unnecessary problems. But avoid anger and move carefully as you work this out. Expect to get support from an unlikely source.
PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): A fuzzy fnancial vista persists until the end of the month, when things begin to clear up. You’ll also gain a better perspective on how to handle pesky personal problems.
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Since 1993, the Castro Valley Central Business District Specifc Plan has prohibited drive-through windows in this particular zone. The new owner/applicants had hoped to be grandfathered in due to the preexistence of the window. Still, the Planning Commission said a continued-use exemption should not be made because the drive-through window has been boarded up and unused for at least ten years.
The applicant fled an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision. The MAC ultimately
denied the appeal, voting 4-3 (with MAC members Ken Carbone, Chick Moore, and Tojo Thomas dissenting) to uphold the county decision.
Moore explained that he felt the window could be viable, especially since more people are opting for take-out and meal delivery services.
“I think COVID really changed the way we dine,” said Moore. He added that older or disabled people would appreciate the option of not having to get out of their cars.
Also, at Monday’s meeting, the MAC unanimously
approved an application to build a 5,000-square-foot single-family home with an attached garage at 21631 Eden Canyon Road- the parcel had to be rezoned from agricultural to residential use.
The MAC raised questions about the size of the structure, the steepness of the hill it would be built on, its position between two major fault lines, and potential impacts on animal habitats, but ultimately approved the application.
“It’s going to be a beautiful place, no question,” said Carbone.
Finally, the MAC continued an item that would have allowed the construction of a new single-family home at 495 Proctor Road.
Neighbors say the project is too big, and there are drainage issues and parking worries.
The MAC recommended that the applicant make several design changes, including moving the structure on the lot so it would be further away from neighboring homes and a redesign. They told the applicant to return with a new application once the adjustments were made.
Camelot, Kennedys, And Castro Valley
“Higher aims are in themselves more valuable, even if unfulflled, than lower ones quite attained.” –Goethe
By Thomas Lorentzen SPECIAL TO THE FORUMCamelot was a castle and court that was associated with the legendary King Arthur. The story of Camelot is centered upon the practice of gallantry and nobility in life. Whether Camelot actually existed is not known. It may be pure fction and mythology. Yet, the story provides hope and inspiration. For, without these factors, our lives drift toward impecuniosity in terms of high purpose. This is why Jacqueline Kennedy adopted the story of Camelot as the theme for the legacy of her slain husband, President John F. Kennedy. This theme also included music, particularly from the play “Camelot” that was popular during the early 1960’s. Coinciding with this was the emergence of a melody to accompany the music of the Kennedy family story. That element was manifested in a person with the name of that endeavor – Melody Miller. She was the link in the concatenation from JFK (John) to RFK (Bobby) to EMK (Teddy). An informal nickname accompanied her as the “glue” within the Kennedy family and the story of Camelot. She played a pivotal role with the continuation of this story as legacy. Her empowerment came not only from the Kennedy family, but from the strength of her own character. She possessed the “right stuff” when it came to confdentiality, trustworthiness, empathy, understanding, and loyalty. Given this background, the story is shared because Melody recently passed at the age of 77, which is what I am. Her story was described with elegance in both the New York Times and Washington Post. A private memorial was recently held for close friends and colleagues at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. Among the four score that attended was a guy from Castro Valley. He is the one who has written this article. The friendship between the two of us went back more than two decades. Despite coming from different sectors of politics, we shared the same concrete in terms of values and roles in the lives we were enabled to experience. These factors anchored us in what we did. Political differences didn’t divide Melody and me, they strengthened us. Long conversations, lengthy lunches, and shared experiences united us in ways that were unanticipated. We concurred in the shared principles that guided us. They were what we called the “Four T’s:” Truthfulness; Trust; Teamwork; and to Try. Added elements are maintaining confdences, being appreciative, possessing gratitude, and being loyal. These pillars drove us in what we tried to do with our lives, whether on a personal or political basis. With this, we became brother and sister in common cause with each other. For over two decades we shared experiences and stories with each other. These included her life, which was mostly centered in Washington, D.C. Mine were here in Castro Valley, as well as in Nevada, Washington D.C., and New York. She knew that she did not live in Camelot, nor did I. Yet, we both tried in our separate pursuits, to move the ball of Camelot further down the line. We had successes and failures. Sometimes we engaged in competition. Yet, we knew we were always traveling in pursuit of the same dream. Whether real or not, we both wanted to believe.
As the memorial ceremony ended in Washington D.C., I gently placed my hand upon the urn containing her ashes and whispered, “Thank you Melody. My love to you. Long live Camelot!” With that, the music that Melody gifted those of us who knew her, as well as all she touched, continues forward with my memories, which are shared here in the hamlet of Castro Valley. Melody would be pleased, as some of her ashes will be invested here in the soil of California. With that, her spirit and that of Camelot will continue forward within our own hopes and dreams.
LETTERS
TO THE EDITOR
FILESFORFORUM@GMAIL.COMFilling Quarry a Bad Idea
When I frst heard that EBMUD is planing to fll in the old quarry on Lake Chabot Road with soil excavated during pipeline maintenance, it didn’t seem like such a bad idea. Not, that is, until I realized they plan to run 60 to 100 dump trucks a day along Lake Chabot Road for 40 to 80 years.
That’s right. If anybody now alive is here to see it, the site and adjacent hillside will eventually be seeded and planted with native plants. Maybe our grandchildren will be able to hike and ride horses up there.
An EBMUD FAQ on their web site evades all important questions by saying they “will be investigated”. An initial study, published last January, indicates that there may be “substantial adverse effects” for nearly every concern and notes that an Environmental Impact Report is required.
The Draft Environmental Impact Report originally due to be published this month has been put on hold. When it is released, there will be a 45-day period for public comments. This will present a good opportunity to get in touch with the San Leandro City Council, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, and the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council.
Lake Chabot Road is currently closed because of land slides and erosion that have undermined the road bed. Even after being rebuilt, it’s doubtful that it would it be able to support the constant dump truck traffc.
There is much more to say about this than space will allow, but if you have the patience, you can wade through the EBMUD website (https://www.ebmud.com/about-us/construction-and-maintenance/construction-my-neighborhood/quarry-site-restoration-project).
To learn more and join some neighbors who want to keep Lake Chabot Road open, visit: savelakechabotroad.com and, if you agree with us, sign the petition.
–Gary Sloane, San Leandro
Keep Politics Out of Sports, Focus on the Experiences
First let me state I oppose transgender athletes competing in non assigned gender sporting events. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has stated that there is to be no discrimination against Trans Athletes. They also stated each sports organizations has the right to create their own rules about who is and who is not eligible to compete. The ruling body for swimming is the international Swimming Federation (FINA) and they are not allowing transgender athletes to compete in international and Olympic events. Nor will they allow world records to be broken by a transgender swimmers. Most international sports will not allow transgender athletes to compete based on an unfair advantage. I’m not making this up, it’s a fact.
The point of my message is unless you can convince all major international sports federations to allow transgender athletes to compete on a world stage and break world records it a mood point. My message to all young athletes is to fght the good fght and aspire to be to one of the rare few that competes at the highest levels. Remember only about 3% of all American athletes will make it to the elite level and fewer will make a good living from their athletic talents. Way too much pressure is put on young people to be the next Michael Phelps or Serena Williams. Sports for me was the best life lesson I ever received. Keep the politics out of sports, it’s the most precious and cherished experiences of our lives. Maybe you will get a scholarship and make it to the elite level, hopefully you will have a great experience that will carry though to the next stage of your life. Who cares if you get beat by a faster runner, swimmer or horse for that matter. Sports were created as a past time to escape politics and the day to day B.S. Todays Billionaire have created this illusion of fame and fortune that has gotten way out of control. For all of you that think you’re right about the transgender issue you need to wake up because the world is changing and there is no going back.
–Michael Croghan, Castro Valley
Stop Rental Ordinances
The Alameda County Supervisors voted yesterday on new ordinances for rental properties. These ordinances represent new restrictive guidlines that private property owners must accommodate. These restrictions are to accommodate and appeal to a small number of people who have criminal records. These ordinances also establish a bureaucratic board to monitor rental statistics and histories that will be used to push paper and control the rental market. This would be an added expense to Alameda County property owners and prospective tenants. The ordinances give protection to people with a criminal record, but provide to protection for the general public.
Do you want to be living on property with Axe murderers, gang members or gang member activity? How does this beneft property owners and other tenants? It doesn’t. How does it help potential renters? It doesn’t. Property owners will be frustrated with restrictive control. Property owners will be less motivated to improve and maintain rental property. Resulting in less property being available. This will make the market tighter and that will equal higher rents. I am asking the Supervisors to consider putting yourself in the situation of being a prospective rental property owner and imagine you are the one with the AXE MURDERER living with you. Maybe time could be better spent improving government owner property into low income housing.
–Trish Desloover, Castro ValleyRemove Eucalyptus Trees
For years the Castro Valley Forum has been publishing my letters asking for help in convincing our elected politicians and appointed authorities that Eucalyptus trees are deadly threats and that they should be removed. Nothing visible has happened except that the trees have gotten bigger.
Three years ago The Forum published my letter to the editor regarding the miracle that nobody was killed or injured when one of these monsters fell across busy Heyer Avenue. In the same issue The Forum reported …“toppled more than a dozen tall eucalyptus trees near Heyer”...
Recently two more have fallen next to the same creek, this time on houses. Again, miraculously, only one person was injured and no one was killed. And at least four of these have lately fallen into (what is still on maps as) Cull Canyon Reservoir. It’s noteworthy that if one falls the other way it could block Cull Canyon Road and perhaps crush cars that queue up for students leaving Canyon Middle School.
All of these fallen giants were growing next to a creek. Considering the climate where these exotics are from, it seems reasonable that they wouldn’t do well resisting high winds in USGS liquefaction zones, especially when the soil is saturated. So again, I urge Castro Valley voters to contact their elected representatives and press for the removal of these ticking time bombs. Hopefully something will be done about our non-native giants before a local person is killed.
–Richard Cox, Castro ValleyATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Alec Balica
Our Athlete of the Week is Alec Balica. This Castro Valley High School Junior is a team captain and a Fullback for the Varsity Boys Soccer team. The Trojans are frst in the league with a 6-1-1 record (8-2-3 overall record). The team is on a four-game winning streak. Alec (#8) is having a standout season with 14 goals in 10 games with three hat tricks in three of the last four matches. If the team keeps up this pace, Coach Robert Molson says they might be able to clinch the North Coast Section playoffs. The team hosts the San Lorenzo Grizzlies tonight.
Court: Homecoming Queen, King
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Queen Agape Tesfamichael has attended Redwood Christian Schools (RCS) since ffth grade and attends Elim Oakland Church of Oakland. She was escorted by her father, Simon Tesfamichael, and her younger brother, Nathanael (11th grade), presented her with fowers. She is the middle sibling of RCS alumni Zoe (Class of 2019) Nathanael. Agape is a varsity athlete, serves on Student Council and the Christian Ministry team, and participates in multiple clubs. She is a school choir member and serves in the chapel worship band. After
high school, she plans to “help others wherever I choose to go and continue to serve God through singing.” Queen Agape’s favorite Bible verse is 1 Corinthians 15:10 - “ But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.” Agape is the daughter of Simon Tesfamichael and Eleni Aslandes of Hayward.
King Thomas Kohler came to RCS last year when he moved to Oakland from Brazil and attends The Cathedral of Christ the Light of Oakland.
He was escorted by his stepmother, Bianca Carozzo. He is a varsity athlete. King Thomas is still deciding whether he will go to Germany, Brazil, or Chabot Community College and stay in the Bay Area after high school. Fellow seniors Sam Quiroz, Seth Putnam, and Lesmy Mejia presented Thomas with his boutonniere. Thomas’s favorite Bible Verse is 1 Corinthians 11:1 - “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” King Thomas is the son of Thomas Kohler and Bianca Carozzo of Oakland.
For full profles of RCHS 2023 Homecoming Court, please visit: mycvforum.com
Join HARD Senior Softball League
The Hayward Area Senior softball league, sponsored by HARD, will be starting their 2023 season soon. Tryouts for new players will take place on February 14 and 21 at 9:30 am
at the Oliver Field soccer felds on Hesperian. Age groups are 50’s (play on Thursday) 60’s play on Tuesdays and 70’s on Wednesdays. The season will start in mid March and contin-
HOME GAMES THIS WEEK
ue through September. Applications and other information is available on the website: hardseniorsoftball.com It is a coed league. All games start at 9:30am.
Chamber: Installation
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The installation event was specifcally held at the new Cherryland Community Center to show how the Chamber is expanding its reach outside of Castro Valley. Established in 1937, the Chamber serves the communities of Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, and San Lorenzo. Earlier this month, the Chamber opened a new main offce on East 14th Street near 160th Avenue in Ashland. The site will serve as a meeting place, business incubator, and resource for local businesses. Executive Director Gary Slate says the offce is in the process of hiring one or two bilingual staff to help serve the Spanish-speaking community.
The Chamber is also scheduling two major events outside of Castro Valley this year, including a “Family Festival” on May 6 near the REACH Ashland Youth Center on East 14th Street. Like the Castro Valley Fall Festival, the event will close down the street so attendees can enjoy music, crafts, food, and vendor-sponsored booths. Later this year, the Chamber will host “Showtime San Lorenzo,” billed as a “community movie” event.
The chamber’s outreach outside of Castro Valley is especially reassuring for business owners and community advocates in the western parts of the unincorporated county.
“We’re encouraging businesses in Cherryland and Ashland and San Lorenzo to become members to help them get their businesses going, especially coming out of COVID,” said Michael Freed, vice president, and treasurer of the Cherryland Community Association. “Financially, this area is still suffering from the effects of the pandemic. It’s been diffcult to keep businesses alive and well and even keep people in the community. So, the Chamber being here in our area is very important.”
The new board itself represents more of the Ashland, Cherryland, and San Lorenzo communities with the addition of Al Rincon, who runs Star Dry Cleaners in San Lorenzo, Hilary Bass, with the Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs’ Activities League in Ashland, and Diana Ramirez-Jasso, who is with YoYo Treats - E14th Eatery + Kitchen in Ashland.
Next month, the Chamber is hosting the Cherryland Community Association meeting on February 14 and a Free Home Buyer Seminar on February 25.
It was raining so much that the fsh were biting at the bocce courts at the Adobe Art Center Park. Brian Sowers submitted this photo of a not-so-traditional ‘Great Catch’ during last week’s stormy weather. Have a ‘Great Catch’ that you’d like to share? Email photo and info to: flesforforum@gmail.com
CVUSD Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee
The Castro Valley Unifed School District (CVUSD) is recruiting applicants to serve on the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC). The purpose of the Committee is to inform the public
and the Board concerning the expenditures and uses of bond revenues. If you are interested in becoming a member or interested in learning more, visit: https://www.cv.k12.ca.us/ MeasureG-CBOC/
BUGS BUNNY is a sweet male bunny who is curious, enjoys exploring and snacking on basil and dill. In celebration of the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit, all bunny adoptions are FREE to qualifed homes, sponsored by Al Hops. To adopt call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200.
HOLMES is a 5 year old male German Shepherd mix who loves playing with tennis balls, tug ropes, and squeaky toys. He knows “Sit” and likes spending time with his favorite people. His adoption is FREE sponsored by SantaCon Hayward. To adopt call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200.
