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With their family and friends cheering them on, more than 600 Castro Valley High School Seniors walked into Trojan Stadium to receive their diplomas as part of the 2022 Commencement ceremony this past Saturday. It was the first fully attended graduation at the school in two years due to the COVID pandemic. The event was livestreamed over the internet and included camera angles from a drone flying overhead. The school’s traditional international welcome included Seniors addressing the crowd in their native languages including Arabic, Cantonese, French, German, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Ukrainian, which got very large applause from the crowd. Student speeches included PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SINGER words of wisdom by ASB Graduating Seniors show the audience their sign President and Girls Varsity see GRADUATES on page 6 language skills during the National Anthem
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There are no nurses currently serving in the California state legislature, and Jennifer Esteen, running for the State Assembly in District 20, would like to change that. She’s a psychiatric registered nurse who lives in unincorporated Ashland and who serves on the board of the Alameda Health System. She is also a member of the Eden Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC), as well as being vice president for organizing for Service Employees Local 1021, which represents many health care workers. If elected, she’d be the legislature’s first-ever Black, lesbian, and Jewish member. She said her program goes far beyond her personal identity. The open seat in Assembly District 20 came up when longtime incumbent Bill Quirk decided not to run for re-election. The district includes Castro Valley, San Leandro, Ashland, Cherryland, San Lorenzo, Fairview, Hayward, Sunol, and Union City. District lines were recently redrawn, and parts
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were shifted away from District 18, represented by Mia Bonta. Esteen says she probably has a better perspective than most on how to bring about affordable health care for all Californians, starting with a statewide single-payer health plan. While often thought of as a new idea, California’s legislature passed a single-payer plan twice—once in 2006 and then in 2008. Both times, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the bills. Esteen says she sees mental health care as a very necessary part of health care. Her entry into politics came through her work as a transitions director for recovering mental health see ESTEEN on page 4
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and beverages including beer trucks will all open at 12 noon and close at 5 p.m. Cars, Castro Valley’s 14th annual however, will begin arriving in car show is expected to come the exhibition area, in groups, roaring back on June 18 after starting a bit after 9:30 a.m. a two-year break for the panThe event is newly spondemic. sored by the Castro Valley RoAround 400 fancy cars tary, after being run for years are expected for the event, by members of the Hayward which will take over Castro Castro Valley Moose Lodge. Valley Boulevard between San “There will be every kind Miguel Avenue and Redwood of car you can possibly want,” Road. Vendor and community said local car enthusiast and booths, live music, snacks, see CAR on page 10 By Mike McGuire
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Vincent and Irma Ruiz read off the names of the fallen Castro Valley service members during the Memorial Day service at the Castro Valley Community Center. Vincent, a veteran of the Vietnam War is also a member of VFW Post 9601, which sponsors the Veterans Memorial site.
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Beware of Rattlesnakes Warn EB Regional Parks, Officials Rattlesnakes are on the move in East Bay Regional Parks and officials are asking visitors to keep in mind safety precautions. Reports of snakes – most notably rattlesnakes – along some regional park trails have increased over the past few weeks, prompting a warning issued last week by park staff. Snakes emerge in warm spring weather to explore their environment, which can lead to more encounters with humans and dogs. When visiting East Bay Regional Parks at this time of year, park officials have some good advice on what to do if you see a rattlesnake. “Leave it alone—do not try to capture or harm it. All park wildlife is protected by law. If you see a snake on a trail, wait for it to cross and do not approach. Then move carefully and slowly away,” EBRPD officials said. Other safety tips include: • Avoid hiking alone so you have help in case of an emergency. • Scan the ground ahead of you as you walk, jog, or ride. Stay on trails and avoid walking in tall grass. • Look carefully around and under logs and rocks before sitting down. • Avoid placing your hands or feet where you cannot see clearly.
Reports of snakes along some regional park trails have increased over the past few weeks, prompting a warning issued last week by park staff.
• Keep dogs on designated trails and away from snakes if they see one. If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, stay calm and send someone to call 911. Remain calm by lying down with the affected limb lower than the heart. Getting medical attention quickly is critical. “Do not spend time on tourniquets, sucking out the poison, or on snakebite kits. If you are by yourself, walk calmly to the nearest source of help to dial 911. Do not run,” EBRPD officials said. If bitten by any other kind of snake, wash the wound with
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soap and water or an antiseptic and seek medical attention. If you are not sure what kind of snake bit you, check the bite for two puncture marks (in rare cases one puncture mark) associated with intense, burning pain. This is typical of a rattlesnake bite. Other snakebites may leave multiple teeth marks without associated burning pain. To learn how to tell the difference between rattlesnakes and gopher snakes check out the video on our MyCVForum. com website. Additional information is available at ebparks. org/safety/wildlife-encounters.
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Wanted Man Charged with DUI Monday, May 30 at 4:00 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 61-year-old man from Castro Valley as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man was at a home on Edwards Lane near Center Street when deputies served the warrant. The man had been previously charged with driving under the influence of alcohol over the legal limit and damaging public property. Deputies took the man into custody. PHOTO COURTESY OF STUDIO SEVEN ARTS/ KIM STEELMAN
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Domestic Assault Monday, May 30: at 12:15 a.m., a 911 call about a loud and aggressive-sounding argument sent deputies to a mobile home on Castro Valley Boulevard near Forest Avenue. There, they arrested a 22-year-old woman from Castro Valley on suspicion of assault on a family member. The woman was taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
into and occupying an empty building on A Street near Ruby Street. Deputies responded to a report of a break-in at the address. The woman was handcuffed and taken into custody. Spousal Assault, Illegal Weapons Saturday, May 28: at 10:56 p.m., deputies arrested a 37-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of spousal assault and illegal possession of an assault weapon. The man was at a home on Alta Mira Court near Camino Alta Mira when deputies arrived following an anonymous tip about an altercation at the home. The man was taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
Nunes Avenue. The man was handcuffed and taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene. Grand Theft Thursday, May 26: at 2:22 p.m., deputies arrested a 42-year-old man from Castro Valley as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man was traveling on Redwood Road near Jamison Way when deputies stopped him for questioning and made a positive ID on his warrant. The man had previously been charged with grand theft from another person. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail. Family Assault, Illegal Weapon Wednesday, May 25: at 10:00 p.m., a 44-year-old CV man was arrested on suspicion of spousal assault and illegal possession of an assault weapon. Deputies responded to a report of a loud and aggressive-sounding argument coming from a home on Maffey Drive near Joseph Drive. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail. The victim was treated at the scene. see REPORTS on back page
Altercation Outside a Fast-Food Restaurant Saturday, May 28: at 2:31 a.m., a 22-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of assault on a family The Pleasanton art gallery, light and developed on metal. this side of a photographer’s member, making death threats, According to the studio, the camera,” Bosley said. “But, in Studio Seven Arts, announced and threatening with a deadly metal process makes the colors seeing how pretty the developlast week a new display by ing process makes the roses, deeply saturated and vibrant, Castro Valley artist and phoCharged with Elder Abuse weapon. Deputies responded to to where the colors “pop” off it looked like fun to do the tographer Gary Bosley. Sunday, May 29: at 3:19 p.m., a report of an altercation outthe wall. The process does not giclee’s.” The display is a collection deputies arrested a 41-year-old side a fast-food restaurant on Bosley is the owner of an of wall decorations, 8” X 10”, use “photoshop processing” or man from Castro Valey as part Castro Valley Boulevard near advertising agency in Castro called “rose giclees.” They are other image enhancement. of a warrant issued for his capValley and previously edited “I never expected to be on photographs of roses in natural ture. The man had been previand published business news- ously charged with elder abuse. papers in Southern California. Deputies served the warrant He is a Castro Valley resident, following a traffic stop on RedRotarian, and member of the wood Road near Vegas Avenue. The Castro Valley Market- artists for the weekly Wednes- chamber of commerce. The man was taken to Santa Anglin Insurance and Financial Services Inc Thanks, Castro Valley. Todd Anglin CLU ChFC, Agent I love being here to help in a day art walks. Limited space is place will be hosting weekly Studio Seven Arts in down- Rita Jail. Insurance Lic#: 0M86355 community where people are art walks Wednesday evenings available. For more informatown Pleasanton on Main 20235 Redwood Road, Unit # C making a difference every day. Castro Valley, CA 94546 from 5 to 8 pm on the Paseo. tion, please contact Austin Street bills itself as the largest Squatter Arrested Thank you for all you do. Join us to experience the best Walker, Event Coordinator art and custom framing gallery Sunday, May 29: at 4:57 a.m., by email at: austin@castrovof the local art community. in the Bay Area. The gallery a 35-year-old woman with no Calling all local Artists! The alleymarketplace.com or call: ships fine art and custom jew- permanent residence was arState Farm, Bloomington, IL 2007004 Marketplace is now accepting (925)-444-3154. elry nationwide. rested on suspicion of breaking
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The 40-member Hayward Municipal Band, under the direction of Kathy Morelli Maier, will start its Summer Concert season on Sunday, June 19th at 2:30 on the Tony Morelli Bandstand in Hayward Memorial Park, 24176 Mission Blvd. behind the Hayward Plunge. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the FREE concerts featuring classical, popular big band, jazz, musicals, Latin and more! The band was started by two City of Hayward employees, Tony Nunes and Ed Mendonca in 1957 and has presented concerts every PHOTO BY MIKE MCGUIRE summer since except for 2020 OPEN SEAT IN DISTRICT 20: State Assembly candidate Jennifer Esteen (left) due to the pandemic. talks with voter Roan Bontempo near downtown San Leandro on May 12.
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continued from front page patients in San Francisco. She helped stop the evictions of former patients who had just found permanent housing and wrote the legislation that became the Mental Health SF program.
“That’s when I went from being a voter and an observer to being an activist and maybe a candidate. I connected the dots on how policy decisions can impact daily lives,” she said. Esteen said she believes
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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER. 568807 The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Christina Andrade’s Skin Care, at 20632 Redood Rd., Castro Valley Ca 94546, in Alameda County. Full name of registrant is: Christina Andrade Johnson, at 936 Thornton St., San Leandro Ca 94577. The Fictitious Business Name Statement Christina Andrade’s Skin Care, was filed on 2/21/2020 in the county of Alameda. Original File Number 568807. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). This statement was filed with the County clerk of Alameda County on: top right stamp date. NOTICE - This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed on, in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see Section 14400, et seq., B&P Code.) This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 04/26/2022 May 11, 18, 25, JUN 01, 2021 0509-CVF
MAY 23, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 589263 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Integrity Construction and Flooring, located at 22959 Canyon Terrace Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94552. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kelly Vigil, 22959 Canyon Terrace Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94552. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 5/23/2022 /s/ Kelly Vigil This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires MAY 22, 2027 MAY 25, JUN 01, 08,15, 2022 0514-CVF
MAY 03, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588765 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): TwiningVine, located at 16851 Cull Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): TwiningVine LLC, 16851 Cull Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced 06/19/2012 /s/ Teddy Seibert This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires MAY 02, 2027 MAY 25, JUN 01, 08,15, 2022 0512-CVF
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MAY 18, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 589184FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Telecare Redwood Place, located at 18949 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Telecare Corporation, 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 100, CA 94501. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 08/11/2003 /s/ Anita Barnas This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires MAY 17, 2027 MAY 25, JUN 01, 08,15, 2022 0513-CVF
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MAY 19, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 589216 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): TC Realty Group, located at 18972 Clement Drive, Castro Valley CA 94552. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Anthony Carrera, Jr., 18972 Clement Drive, Castro Valley CA 94552. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Anthony Carrera, Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires MAR 01, 2027 May 25, JUN 01, 08, 15, 2022 0510-CVF
APR 21, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588451 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Ellerod Vending, located at 30042 Mission Blvd., #121-297 Hayward, CA 94544. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sophies’s Garden, LLC, 31256 Brae Burn Avenue Apt. 2 Hayward, CA 94544. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced N/A /s/ Sophia Rodriguez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 20, 2027 MAY 18, 25, JUN 1, 8, 2022 0000-CVF
mental health is one area where services should be uniform statewide, and the state should fund any services it demands counties provide. “Housing, jobs, and transit are an ecosystem,” Esteen said. “We have to think beyond cars, freeways, and fires in sustaining that ecosystem.” She’s in favor of the California Green New Deal to move beyond fossil fuels and invest in green energy to create jobs. Esteen supports “deeply affordable housing for all” that addresses the housing needs of working Californians in everyday jobs. This is usually left out of plans limited to building market-rate housing for the better-off and subsidized housing for the very poor, she said. Esteen also believes the state should have “leadership that produces deliverables,” where people can clearly see the benefits of the taxes they pay. California’s general election is on November 8. A primary is scheduled for June 7. FILED MELISSA WILK
APR 27, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588567 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Ao Dai Cali, located at 19204 Center Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michelle Nguyen, 19204 Center Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 01/03/2022 /s/ Michelle Nguyen This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 26, 2027 MAY 18, 25, JUN 1, 8, 2022 0000-CVF
Tonight: Wednesday, June 1:
CV Community Band Free Concert The Castro Valley Community Band welcomes you to “Springtime in the Valley.” Bring the family for some music and culture. This free concert will be held Wednesday, June 1 from 7:30 to 9 pm at CV Center for the Arts. Saturday, June 4:
Senior Center Outdoor Flea Market The Kenneth Aitken Senior & Community Center is hosting an Outdoor Flea Market in our parking lot on June 4 from 9 am to1 pm. This is a free event and fun for the whole family. Vendors tables still available, call Jen at 510881-6742 for more info. The Senior Center is located at 17800 Redwood Road in Castro Valley. Sunday, June 5:
Free CV Orchestra Concert Castro Valley Orchestra will present its final concert of its 20th season this Sunday, June 5, at 2 pm, at CV Center for the Arts, 19501 Redwood Road. Admission is free and masking and distancing will be required. The program includes: “Destiny for a New” by Joshua Ideo, Symphony #2 by Ukrainian composer Mykhalo Verbytski, and Dvorak’s Symphony #8. A reception will follow the concert. Tuesday, June 7:
Rotary Club Hosts Bill Nott Bill Nott, Club member and retired engineer, will talk about the trials and tribulations of moving out of a house after 35 years. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at noon-1:30 pm. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 pm on Sunday, June 5, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@iCloud.com or 510402-5123. More info available at castrovalleyrotary.org Saturday, June 11:
25th Annual FESCO Shuffle (Walkathon) FESCO Family Shelter will hold its 25th Annual FESCO Shuffle (Walkathon), Saturday, June 11th, 8 am to 12 pm at Moreau Catholic High School, 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward. The Shuffle will take place at Moreau’s track, with lunch at tables by the track. Parking available behind the school. The morning includes registration at 8 am, opening ceremonies, the Walk at 10 am, lunch at 11 with a raffle and prizes, and a closing ceremony at noon. There will be a Kid Zone during the Walk, and Taiko Drummers and a band will entertain the crowd. The Shuffle benefits FESCO, the Family Emergency Shelter Coalition in Hayward, a non-profit which has worked with homeless families with children for 35 years. To be part of the Shuffle fundraiser, go to FescoShuffle.org, where community members can donate, join an existing team or walk and raise funds on their own. Saturday, June 11:
Hill and Valley Club Flea Market Hill and Valley Club will hold its annual flea market on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 9 am to 2 pm This indoor rummage sale will feature clothing, jewelry, household goods, plants, toys, and more. The sale is at our clubhouse, 1808 B Street (corner of B and Linden) in Hayward. Saturday, June 11:
Street Eats & Makers Market Stop by FirstPres Hayward (2490 Grove Way in Castro Valley) for Street Eats & Makers Market on Saturday, June 11, from 10 am to 3 pm. The event will benefit Everyone Deserves, a social enterprise of FirstPres, that works to create dignified income for the unhoused community because everyone deserves an opportunity for a better life. We’re excited and hope you’ll join us at this community event that will spotlight local makers, Food Truck Mafia, and live music brought to you by Smalltown Society! If you’re a local maker, crafter, small brand or artist, register at www.firstpreshayward.com/makers-market.
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he FESCO Shuffle returns with a new partner this year, as the 25th Annual Shuffle is held June 11th at Moreau Catholic High School, 27170 Mission Blvd., in Hayward. This is the first time since 2019 that FESCO supporters will gather in person for the annual walkathon fundraiser supporting homeless families with children. Moreau offered their track and adjoining picnic facilities for FESCO’s use, and FESCO is excited to have them as a local partner. At Moreau on June 11th, FESCO volunteers and The “Egoscue Supine Groin Stretch” focuses on a muscle called the Psoas, a supporters will be greeted by ribbon-like muscle that runs from either side of your lumbar spine down to just below your hips. The stretch helps regain function in the Psoas and reduce pain. a giant balloon arch. Shuffle registration opens at 8 am, and the morning includes opening ceremonies, the Walk at 10, lunch at 11 with a raffle and prizes, and a closing ceremony at noon. There will be a Kid
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You can’t go on social media without seeing all sorts of ridiculous fitness challenges. Burpee Challenges, Plank challenges, etc. Frankly, I’d rather eat glass than do a 5-minute plank. If you’d like to try some of these go ahead, but I thought I’d propose a fitness challenge that actually helps, and that you can even do while watching TV. Here it is. For the next seven days I want you to spend 30 minutes doing one stretch. It doesn’t look like much, but it’s the best thing I’ve found to loosen up your hips, back, and shoulders.
It’s called the “Egoscue Supine Groin Stretch” (ESGS) and it focuses on a muscle called the Psoas (SO-az). It’s a ribbon-like muscle that runs from either side of your lumbar spine down to just below your hips. The problem with the Psoas is that it gets tight with lots of sitting and that can cause back, hip, knee, and even shoulder pain. What the ESGS does is help regain length and function in the Psoas. This helps improve your posture and that reduces pain. It’s simple to do but there’s some important things to note.
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Zone available during the Walk, and Taiko Drummers and a band will entertain the crowd. As the major fundraiser for the Family Emergency Shelter Coalition or FESCO, the Shuffle is an opportunity to get out the word about family homelessness in the Eden area. For 35 years, the Hayward non-profit has supported hundreds of families and their children who have lost their place to live and need assistance to regain self-sufficiency. Understandably, COVID-19 has created more difficulties for many families. The agency is one of the only shelters in Alameda County that keeps families together during their homelessness. FESCO staff work closely with each family, helping them create action plans to move toward their goal. Client
families receive food and housing, case management, family counseling, life skills training, children’s activities and study help, and assistance with employment and housing searches. These all provide safety, stability, and a chance to regain their dignity and financial security to client families in the program. To be part of this year’s fundraiser, FESCO invites the community to go to the Shuffle site: FescoShuffle.org. There walkers and those who want to contribute can donate, join an existing team or walk and raise funds on their own. Visit FescoShuffle.org between now and June 11th for more information. FESCO supporters take pride in knowing the Shuffle is a chance to make a difference for homeless children and their families in this area.
Lie flat on your back with one leg out straight and the other resting on a box or chair with your knee and hip bent to about 90 degrees. The outside of the foot on your straight leg needs to be propped against something so your toes point straight up. This foot position is what stretches and releases the psoas. It’s important to have something propping your toes straight up because the psoas won’t relax if you keep tension on the leg by holding it up under your own power. I’ll do this while watching TV sometimes. Half the show with one leg straight and half with the other. see ROTHBARDT on page 14
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CVHS’s Olympian Newspaper Receives 43 Journalism Awards award. We deserve it because we’ve all worked hard this SPECIAL TO THE FORUM year,” said Editor-in-Chief Corinne Davidson. astro Valley High Explaining the award, a School’s Olympian judge commented that The newspaper won 43 Olympian website is “easy to awards this school year, including a first-place award for navigate, has wide coverage, online general excellence from in-depth writing and is visually appealing. Social media is well California News Publishers. Journalism students work hard accounted for. It makes one want to linger on the site.” every day to publish articles During this school year, onto our website and bring Olympian staff members our newspaper to a limitless covered the school’s reopening audience. “I’m proud of our class for from distance learning, the return of popular events like stepping up and winning the By Amanda Wong
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Homecoming and Prom, the ongoing challenges of Covid-19 as well as off-campus events like the war between Russia and Ukraine. Exceptional Olympian staff writer Zoe Dorado also won six awards in categories ranging from photography to news. “I learned a lot of things when I was writing the articles and photographing the subjects. I think it’s great that journalism lets us go out in the real world, learn about different things, and meet new people,” said Zoe Dorado.
raduates ‘Always Move Forward’ continued from front page Basketball star Lauren Green. “In my family, we have two sayings. The first is that ‘hustle beats talent when talent doesn’t hustle,’ which means that you have your goal in mind and work toward it. The second is to, ‘always move forward.’ We can look at the past and learn from it. We can celebrate our present. But we must move forward together,” Green said. Senior Class President Jamie Fong recapped the four-year
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journey that she and her classmates had just made and noted that the school was hosting its 50th Reunion this year, a job that she will be responsible for coordinating in the future. Principal Blaine Torpey, who will be leaving Castro Valley High School at the end of the month impressed the graduates with the importance of connections, not only to the school and each other but also to the community and to the world.
“If you connect with love, you are connected with everyone,” Torpey said. Performances included the school band with vocalists singing the Castro Valley High School Alma Mater and an acapella rendition of “Story of My Life” by the school’s Seniors in Choir. The event was capped off with the handoff of diplomas and turning of the tassels with the usual tossing of caps into the air.
The Rotary Club of Castro Valley Endowment Board is pleased to announce the recipients of the four scholarships awarded annually to graduates of Castro Valley High School: Jenny Tran, Jayme Lai, Cecilia (YuBao) Lin and Travis Orem. Each scholarship recipient received $3000. Jenny Tran received the Rotary Club of Castro Valley Endowment Scholarship for her commitment to serve others, reflecting Rotary’s motto: “Service Above Self.” Jenny models “Service Above Self,” serving in Castro Valley High School’s Interact Club, a student service club sponsored by the Rotary Club of Castro Valley, for all four years, including being a member of Interact 5170’s District Council as the Area 2 Director her senior year, while earning a 3.86 (weighted) grade point average (GPA). Jenny currently plans on attending the University of California, Irvine with the career goal of becoming a high school Spanish teacher. Jenny is the daughter of Bang Tran and Nu Le of Castro Valley. Cecilia (YuBao) Lin received The Owen Smith Scholarship named in the memory of the long-time Rotary Club of Castro Valley, who along with his wife Erma, was committed actively promoting education. Cecilia was very active on the Castro Valley High School campus as she has served in InterAct for three years in addition to four years in the American Red Cross Club and Chinese Culture Club for three years while also volunteering for three years on Asian Youth Services Committee (Volunteer Service). Cecilia earned a 4.39 (weighted) GPA. She will be attending University of California San Diego with the career goal of becoming a data scientist or pharmacologist. Jayme is the daughter of Wenqin Lin and Chunmei Wu of Castro Valley. Jayme Lai received The Bob Waberski Scholarship named after long-time Rotary Club of Castro Valley member and former President, who retired as Castro Valley’s Fire Chief in 1993. Chief Waberski left a rich legacy of community service. Jayme was very active on campus during high school as a member of InterAct for three years, and service off-campus serving the youth groups of both Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and Transfiguration Catholic Church, while also working at
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Old Navy, and earned a 3.96 (weighted) GPA. She will be attending San Diego State University with the career goal of becoming an Orthodontist. Jayme is the daughter of Hue Lai of Castro Valley and Kayla Tran of Walnut Creek. Travis Orem received the Sunrise Scholarship, awarded each year remembering The Sunrise Rotary that merged with the Rotary Club of Castro Valley in 2013 becoming part of the Castro Valley Rotary Endowment. The Sunrise Club is remembered by having a scholarship carry their name, and honoring a student who exhibits their legacy of commitment to the community, and national and international service. Travis served in
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multiple clubs during his four years at CVHS, including the InterAct Club (three years) DCA Business and Marketing club (four years) and American Red Cross Club (three years). He also serves within the community while working since 2015 both as a Mechanic-In-Training with Travis Specialized Transport during summers and as an Intern with the Leslie Peterson Real Estate Team. Travis earned a 4.21 (weighted) GPA. He will be attending University of California Davis with the career goal of becoming a naturalist or small business owner. Travis is the son of Sheryl Danielson of Castro Valley and Arliss Orem of Virginia Beach, Virginia. see ROTARY on back page
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e are now into the market shift one month and, across the nation, sales activity is down. Although many factors are involved, the primary driver has been increasing interest rates. Some potential buyers, hoping for lower rates and prices, are considering renting for the long haul. Personally, I believe this would be a mistake. First, renting denies individuals access to the tax benefits afforded homeowners. Secondly, tenancy prevents wealth building opportunities enjoyed by those who own real property. The third issue, however, will have the largest effect on renters long-term and could actually ‘handcuff’ tenants making it more difficult to purchase in the future. In a nutshell, this third category could be labeled “potential
rent increases.” The higher rents go, the more they will eat into a tenant’s potential for saving a down payment for a purchase. There are many factors involved. To begin, as property values have soared over the past few years, rents have not kept pace. Based on increased property values alone, many renters will be faced with significant rent hikes over the next few years as landlords attempt to bring rents into parity. Additionally, during the pandemic, even though property values skyrocketed, it was illegal for landlords to increase rents or evict non-paying tenants. Consequently, rental owners are now looking for ways to recoup their losses from the past couple of years. An additional blow to landlords has been the dramatically increased costs of labor and
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A recent spate of confusion regarding decision-making begins to clear up. But caution is still advised. Continue to check details. An old friend has important news.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): You’re anxious to see your ideas move from concept to development. But trying to force the issue right now could backfire. Wait for movement to resume shortly. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Keep your thoughts focused on the positive as you deal with an unexpected turn of events in a personal or professional relationship. This could be the start of a welcome change. CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Health matters take on added importance at this time. Deal with them before they interfere with your summer plans. A relationship that cooled off could soon warm up again. LEO (July 23 - August 22): While a few details involving upcoming decisions still need your attention, you fun-loving Felines can begin to spend more time enjoying your lively social life again. VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): That long-sought-after career change could require you to move to another city. Weigh your decision carefully before either accepting or rejecting the offer out of hand. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): A workplace situation can be awkward for Librans who prefer to keep their problems private. But you might have to “tell-all” if you hope to see it resolved in your favor. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Although your financial situation starts to improve this week, you still need to be cautious about money matters. Avoid major obligations, for now. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Your overall aspects continue to brighten, allowing you to tackle long-deferred challenges. A change in travel plans could work to your benefit. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): Things seem to be slowing down for the usually restless Sea Goat. But wouldn’t a bit of respite be just what you need right now? Activity picks up by the weekend. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): Personal relationships take a positive turn for both married and single Aquarians. Professional commitments, however, could be complicated by newly emerging events. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): A decision you thought was final might be reopened as new facts are discovered. This could lead to a short-term problem, but ultimately might prove beneficial.
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building materials required for routine maintenance or improvements. As landlords look for ways to increase revenue, many counties and cities are becoming increasingly militant in their application of tenant protection laws limiting a landlord’s control over their own property, especially rent increases. Landlords are crying foul and insisting that the increasing regulations are a violation of their rights as property owners and tantamount to imminent domain. Rather than fight, some landlords are choosing to cash in on increased property values by selling local rental properties and purchasing replacement properties in states with fewer controls. This highlights two problems: first, some of the homes being sold are leaving the rental market and will be occupied by the buyers. Second, investors buying rental properties will be looking to increase rents as quickly as possible to maximize their investment potential. Bottom line, the way forward for renters is not cheery and, if given the opportunity, tenants should plan on buying sooner than later. Carl Medford is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and a licensed general contractor. This article is sponsored by the Central County Marketing Association.
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Castro Valley Chabad Acquires New Chapter In the eight years since the Chabad Jewish Center of Castro Valley has opened its doors, its programs have grown by leaps and bounds. To accommodate its ever-growing crowds–recent Chanukah celebrations have attracted 300 attendees–the congregation has purchased a spacious 4,000-square-foot facility at 21666 Redwood Rd., right off the I580. According to Rabbi Shimon Gruzman, who leads the center together with his wife, Chanie, the new center will house their sanctuary, Hebrew school, youth and cultural events, and eventually Chabad’s preschool, which opened in 2013. The rabbi says that the new center will allow them to expand many of their existing programs, which were limited by lack of space in their current rented facility. “Our Passover Seders, our holiday celebrations, our events, will all be that much larger and that
much more inclusive.” Located entirely on street level, the new Chabad center has ample parking and is easily accessible for people with mobility challenges. The rabbi says that the center will also house a new Judaic library, with titles for both children and adults, which will be a serene space for reading, contemplating, and connecting. Although the move into the new center will not be immediate, the rabbi invites the wider community to celebrate the move with a lechaim at the Shavuot morning Dairy Buffet on Sunday, June 5, at the current synagogue, at 20912B Redwood Rd. Shavuot, which marks the revelation at Sinai, is celebrated by a public reading of the 10 Commandments from the Torah scroll and dairy feasting. Sunday prayer services begin at 10 AM, 10 Commandments will be read at 11 AM following by a dairy buffet.
Car: Show Sponsored by the Castro Valley Rotary continued from front page businessman Ken Carbone. His business, Dolphin Graphics, has been a sponsor of the show since the beginning and has designed many of the event’s posters and t-shirts over the years. Castro Valley Rotary’s Dave Sadoff, chairman of the event, said interest has been unbelievable this year, with early registration running so strong there may be little room left to register on the day of the event. There’s a physical limit of about 400 cars, he said, as there’s only so much space on the ground along Castro Valley Boulevard at the event site. Carbone said the event has always been intended as a community event, giving locals something interesting to see and do while drawing out-of-towners to a community they might not visit ordinarily. The organizers have hoped some of those visitors patronize local businesses while they are here. “In early years, the whole family would come, but dads
the Castro Valley Rotary, said his group looked forward to taking over the event. They had done so, in fact, just before the pandemic hit and have been waiting two years to actually run it for the first time. Rotary, whose Castro Valley branch was founded in 1953, is part of an international service organization with 1.2 million members in 33,000 local clubs in over 200 nations. In Castro Valley, they annually sponsor many events to support the community and raise funds for community organizations, notably the annual Chili Cookoff, not back quite yet from the pandemic, and the Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade, which did return this year. Carbone, among the founders of the Car Show PHOTO COURTESY OF DOLPHIN GRAPHICS back in 2006, said it started off small as part of the annual Fall Festival but has grown while here.” might look at the cars while Money raised by the event into its own sizable event. He moms shopped and kids and friends started it, he said, benefits local community looked for food and other organizations, some of which when they realized they had diversions,” Carbone said. are sponsors of the event or are been traveling all over the state “These days, it seems like to attend car shows but lacked helping out with volunteers. everyone looks at the cars, Dwight Perry, president of one in their hometown. whatever else they might do
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Seniors: Making a Large Gift or Bequest to Caregiver Requires An Attorney’s Blessing care custodian is the result of fraud or undue influence and therefore void, unless a very critical special step is taken in connection with the proposed gift or bequest. That critical step is By Gene L. Osofsky, Esq. designed to protect vulnerable SPECIAL TO THE FORUM dependent adults. Here is the critical speA. The simple answer is, cial step: in connection with no. Here’s why: California lawmakers have become con- making the gift or bequest, cerned with cases of caregivers you and your wife must be who have taken advantage of interviewed by an independent attorney, outside the presence seniors and other dependent adults in their care by stealing of your care custodian, for the purpose of determining that vast amounts of money from your intended gift is not the them. You have probably result of fraud or undue influread news accounts of these ence. The attorney must be sad situations. As a result, they passed a law which now your own attorney, and not the presumes that a bequest made attorney for the caregiver. If by a dependent adult to a paid your attorney concludes that it Q. My wife and I have a wonderful caregiver who has enabled us to remain at home. We would like to make a significant bequest to her in our wills. Can we handle the bequest by just handwriting a codicil to each of our wills?
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ing there was a pre-existing personal friendship. There is also an exception where the care custodian is able to prove to a judge, with clear and convincing evidence, that the gift was not the result of fraud or undue influence. However, a caregiver who goes this route takes a risk: if she fails to so convince the judge, she will then have to pay all costs of the court proceeding including reasonable attorney fees to the other parties. So, making a sizable gift or bequest to your caregiver is not a do-it-yourself job. To validate the gift, you need to engage an independent attorney to conduct the appropriate evaluation and sign the required Certificate of Independent Review. If this requirement is followed, then your gift or bequest should be honored and your caregiver will then enjoy your loving tribute without the need to defend it in court. Gene L. Osofsky is an elder law and estate planning attorney in the East Bay. Visit his website at www.LawyerForSeniors.com.
Outdoor Flea Market The Kenneth Aitken Senior & Community Center is hosting an Outdoor Flea Market in their parking lot on June 4 from 9 am to1 pm. This is a free event and fun for the whole family. Find yourself a
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continued from page 5 My challenge is for you to do this stretch for 15 minutes on each leg for the next seven days. If you do, I’m confident you’ll feel some powerful results. Most importantly, you’ll start to realize the importance of your overall posture in how you feel and move every day. The first time I did it, it felt like nothing was happening and then suddenly my leg just started vibrating and relaxing
like crazy. It was quite an experience. If you want more info on it, do a quick Google search for “Egoscue Supine Groin Stretch” or better yet, send me an email. I’d love to hear how you do. Mitch Rothbardt is the owner and head trainer at Castro Valley Fitness. You can reach him with any comments or questions at the dog park with Penny and Puppy almost every afternoon or at Mitch@ CastroValleyFitness.com.
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Fortunate for Castro Valley Dear Editor, I was reminded of how fortunate we are to live in Castro Valley being served by multiple First Responders as I saw an Alameda County Sheriff’s Deputy working with an ambulance crew serving one of our fellow residents the week after the recent parade. The Castro Valley Community and our neighboring communities all came together on May 14 for the Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade. The parade went smoothly due, in large part, to First Responders from multiple agencies coming together (Sheriff’s Department + East Bay Park Police + CHP + Alameda Fire Department), all co-ordinated by Retired Deputy Sheriff Darby Falkenstine. In addition to using our current local heroes, the young marines, and Sheriff Reserve officers were committed to ensuring a safe environment for all! Although many were seen in and throughout the parade route, there were also many others working behind the scenes on the side streets making sure the entries could stage, move to, and enter and exit the parade route safely. We are so blessed to have men and women like Alameda Sheriff Sergeants Roberto Morales and Marcus Cox and well as Deputy Sheriffs Steven Ogbonna and Luther Thompson as well as East Bay Parks Police Lieutenant David Phulps and CHP Officer Daniel Jacowitz, in addition to the men and women of the Alameda County Fire Department and their EMTs invest months of planning to ensure the safety for all residents, participants and spectators. We are so Blessed! –Bruce D. and Linda Lee Johnson, Castro Valley
committed advocate for the best educational outcomes for all students. She has prioritized ensuring that our county’s most vulnerable students and those who serve them in classrooms have the tools to successfully make their way to, in, and through our public schools. In representing one of the most diverse counties in the nation, she has remained focus on what social justice means for so many students and for their chances to achieve and thrive in school and beyond, from robust programs to more opportunities for internships and connections to the STEM fields, to the social and emotional supports that our kids so greatly need. She is a leader with a statewide profile, who able to advocate for Alameda County students and schools at the highest levels of government for funding, support for the ongoing needs of the COVID pandemic and for equity that ensures our students have access to technology and materials needed to enhance their learning during this time of rapid change. This is an important time for public education in our state and it needs the experience and leadership that only L.K. Monroe can bring to the table. Please re-elect L.K. Monroe for Alameda County Superintendent of Schools. –Eddie Clark, Castro Valley
Water Conservation Editor, When will we all make water conservation a priority? While driving in Five Canyons I saw the fountain working to its full glory. What kind of message does this send? I understand it is recycled water, but due to evaporation it still needs to be refilled regularly. If saving water is a priority then we all have to partcipate. –Stephen Altbaum, Castro Valley
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Howard Songey February 27, 1925 ~ May 25, 2022. “The best portion of a good man’s life is his little nameless unremembered acts of kindness and of love.” (William Wordsworth) Howard passed away at home in the early morning hours of May 25, 2022. He was born to Arthur and Winifred Songey in Berkeley CA on February 27, 1925. He was predeceased by his sister Winifred Smith Urfer and brother Doug Songey. Howard was raised in Berkeley and Calistoga CA. He received his driver’s license at the age of 12 so that he could drive his father who was also his best friend, and who was ill, around the St. Helena/Calistoga/ Angwin area and to their ranch on Howell Mountain. Howard enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17. He was deployed to Europe on the Queen Mary, which was repurposed as a troop carrier. He fought on the front line in WW-II with General “Terrible”Terry Allen’s Nightfighters, the Timberwolves of the 104th infantry. His division engaged in many battles beginning in France, continuing through Holland and Amsterdam and ending in Germany. Later in life, he reconnected with some of his fellow soldiers and cherished their comradery and friendship. He was seldom seen not wearing one his many WW-II baseball caps. After the war Howard returned to America and was employed as a sales representative for Blake Moffet and Towne. Howard married the love of his life, Marie Hegarty, on June 11, 1949. They celebrated 72 years of marriage last year. They moved to Castro Valley in 1950 and were among the founding members of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Howard was blessed with eight children, Susan (Jim) Rossillon, Christine (Greg) Schmitz, Diane (Steve) Twomey, Art (Janet) Songey, Jim (Jeannine) Songey, Dan (Amy) Songey, Aileen (Paul) Koslosky, Maria (Jeff) Fulcher, 28 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He is also survived by many extended family members. Family was everything to Howard, his greatest joy. He and Marie lived and modeled for their children a life of faith, of Christian values, high moral standards and compassion and kindness all bundled in the warmth of a busy, fun and loving home. Howard will be deeply missed. His welcoming smile, twinkling blue eyes and mischievous pranks will forever be cradled in our hearts. How lucky we have been to have had this good and gentle man in our lives; making saying goodbye so hard. Vigil to be held July 19, 2022 at Holy Angels Funeral Center, 1051 Harder Road, Hayward. Visitation from 4-6 with service at 6. Funeral mass to be held at Our Lady of Grace Church 3433 Somerset Ave, Castro Valley July 20, 2022 at 11:am.
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Art Out of Balance at O’Lague Galleria Watercolors are common, but watercolor on Yupo Paper? What about “encaustic,” the In 1972, in New York City, mixing of paint with hot wax? Acrylics, Black and White a women’s art organization Photography, Ceramics, was formed. Now, 50 years and hundreds of achievement Collages, and a variety of Mixed Media—all make up awards later, the California Peninsula Chapter of Women’s this amazing show. And the art itself is just as Caucus for Art, has set up a terrific display of talent at the varied, some of it quite timely. Christine Cianci’s ceramJohn O’Lague Gallery at the ic—“Cal Summer”—shows a Hayward City Hall. lady hugging her pet, as flames Interesting art in twelve streak behind them. The baby different mediums makes formula crisis is reflected in up this widely varied show. Oils are very familiar, but oil a dress made entirely of baby bottle nipples titled “Transimixed with pastels? Resin? tional Ware” by Lynn Dau. Cold Wax? By Bruce Roberts
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And these are just two examples of world class art—beautiful and brilliant— now appearing in Hayward’s O’Lague Gallery, until June 23. John O’Lague Galleria at Hayward City Hall, 777 B Street, is open to the public until 5:30 pm, M-F, with a reception on Friday, June 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, all art fans invited. Bruce Roberts is Hayward Arts Council Vice President of the board of directors and Hayward Poet Laureate. Visit haywardartscouncil.org for more exhibitions and programs.
Reports: Family Fight Leads to Arrest continued from page 3 Family Fight Uncovers Warrant Monday, May 23: at 1:34 p.m., deputies arrested a 46-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of assault on a family
member, violating a court-issued restraining order, and making death threats. The man was at a home on Rizzo Avenue near Lake Chabot Road when deputies responded to calls about a fight at the home. The
man was also found to have a warrant issued for his arrest on previous charges of a suspended driver’s license. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail. The victim was treated at the scene.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Courtney Rose Our Athlete of the Week is Courtney Rose, a former Castro Valley High School star who is now pitching at D-1 University of San Diego. Rose, a redshirt sophomore, earned All-WCC honors, the league announced on May 17, 2022. Rose, who was selected to the WCC Second Team, and ranked fourth in the WCC with 133 strikeouts. She led the conference with four saves. In 39 appearances and 19 starts, she tossed nine complete games in 159.0 total innings. Rose earned two shutouts on the season, including wins over Nebraska and Santa Clara. During her career as a Trojan, Courtney led Castro Valley softball to back-to-back Western Alameda County Conference titles. (2017, 2018). In 2019 Rose was named the Western Alameda County Conference Player of the Year, was selected to the All-Bay Area News Group First Team, and received the SF Chronicle All-Metro Team honorable mention.
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continued from page 6 On behalf of the entire Rotary Club of Castro Valley and Endowment Board, Endowment Chair Bruce D. Johnson commends all of the recipients for their commitment to investing their lives in serving others stating “The students who were selected all have marvelous personal stories. Some will be first college attenders in their family, and all are involved in a variety of school service
and activities and community service. Each of the recipients is industrious, hard-working (in and out of the classroom) and involved in a variety of activities serving others at school and within the community. We are confident these students will excel and make a positive impact on everyone they impact throughout college and after! We are very proud of Jenny, Jayme, Cecilia and Travis.”
Castro Valley Rotarians John Aufdermauer, Heidi Hausauer, Bruce D. Johnson (Chair), Jim Negri, Margarita Ramos, Ray Wallace (Secretary) and Dan Willitz (ViceChair/Treasurer) serve on the Endowment Board. For more information on The Rotary Club of Castro Valley, the Endowment, meeting schedules or to see the calendar of events, please visit: www.castrovalleyrotary.org.
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