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Castro Valley cityhood is not being pushed currently and would be unlikely to work unless current state laws are changed, long-time incorporation advocate Michael Kusiak told the Castro Valley Rotary on July 19. This is despite a study the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Alameda County is planning on the feasibility of incorporating—granting cityhood to— several unincorporated areas in the county. Each county has a LAFCO, which is independent of the county government, and any new incorporation would need its approval. The last new incorporation allowed anywhere in the state was in 2011 in Riverside County. LAFCO on its website was clear that the proposed Castro PHOTO BY MIKE MCGUIRE Valley study is not the kind of study people pushing for a new Longtime Castro Valley activist Michael Kusiak city would have to undertake, recently spoke with CV Rotary on the feasibility of see CITY on page 10 incorporation of unicorporated areas in the county.
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San Lorenzo Creek has substantially less garbage in it this summer thanks to a multi-agency collaboration and hard work from some people who used to live along the creek banks. A partnership between Forstr.org and HomeBridge Connect between May 16 and June 6 this year resulted in 220 bags (more than 38.5 cubic yards) of garbage being removed from the creek area that runs parallel to Grove Way near Interstate 580. Workers filled 35-gallon collection bags donated by Caltrans and pulled them up to a staging area managed by Oro Loma District four Mondays in a row. The bags were then disposed of by Waste Management. The creek site is managed by Caltrans and the Flood Control and Water Conservation District.
“This is all litter not going down any drains,” said Forestr. org founder Yon Hardisty. “Thanks to your neighbors and Caltrans District 4.” The pickup is part of “Forestr Cleans,” an ongoing litter abatement program that works with current and previously unhoused individuals to clean up the lands. “Specifically for the San Lorenzo Creek areas, HomeBridge Connect asked us to help support their clean-up efforts,” Hardisty said. “They cleaned a good third of their targeted spaces in those four weeks.” Hardisty says Forestr.org along with Oro Loma and HomeBridge Connect is now planning for two more cleaning events and is seeking out local and corporate sponsors to help with the costs. The non-profit pays on a per-bag basis which helps not only cleans the creek see CLEANUP on page 2
Local Artist Celebrated with ‘Quilt Reflections’, High Tea Caroline Earhart’s journey to quilt-making had its beginnings when she and her husband Jon moved to Scotland in 1990 for a twoyear work assignment. Flash forward 20 years, and she’s now the featured artist at the Quilt Reflections Quilt Show on Saturday, August 6, hosted by the Castro Valley United Methodist Church Women in Faith. The Castro Valley resident will have many of her innovative quilts on display. In addition to the show, High Tea will be served.
Earhart’s friend and fellow artist Robin Rees tells the Forum that although Earhart had always enjoyed sewing her own clothes, she had never been a bit interested in learning to quilt. “During the couple’s first week in Scotland, Caroline says she saw a flyer in a store window advertising a beginner’s class in quilting,” Rees told the Forum. “Nevertheless, she signed up for the class hoping she might make some friends in Scotland. And in fact, in the first class, she met the two ladies who would
become her closest Scottish friends. That class set her off on a life-long love of quilting— and taught her that quilters make wonderful friends.” After Caroline signed up for the class, she remembered she hadn’t brought her sewing machine to Scotland, Rees added. No problem, she found a treadle machine in a classified ad in the paper and made her first several quilts on that treadle sewing machine. Caroline’s mother, both grandmothers, and some of her great-grandmothers were see ARTIST on page 5
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He has a celebration day. He has an action figure, and now Castro Valley native and legendary Metallica bassist Cliff Burton is being honored with a special edition beer called “Cliff Em’ All IPA.” This IPA (India Pale Ale) brew is made possible through a collaboration between the Cliff Burton Estate, San Francisco-based KnuckleBonz, and Walnut Creek’s Calicraft Brewing. The beer is rated at 6.4% ABV (alcohol by volume) and is described as a Northern California style IPA that is made with Simcoe and Citra hops, and according to the brewmaster, “pairs well with all forms of incredible music!” Calicraft has produced other music-related beers including ones that celebrate AC/DC, Pantera, and The Misfits. The brewery is currently taking pre-orders for Burton’s beer. Orders come in 8-Packs (2x 4-Packs) or as a 12-Pack, or 24-Pack Case. As a special promotion, KnuckleBonz has created 500 limited edition Cliff Burton Cliff Em’ All posters for this occasion. As of this press, there were about 300 still available. Visit knucklebonz.com for more information.
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Volunteers collected 220 bags of trash over a fourweek period from the San Lorenzo Creek.
are just like them and have the same goals and needs to live a meaningful life.” The Forstr.org and HomeBridge Connect creek cleanup model could also be substantially less expensive than current methods, according to a breakdown of disposal costs. After the camps were cleaned out in late 2020, Caltrans hired a contractor to begin the cleanup process at a cost of $500,000 to the county.
Despite the cleanup efforts, Moore said older garbage could still be found around the intersection of San Lorenzo Creek and Crow Creek. “We had our Tribe return to the Creek in the spring of 2021 to begin cleaning up and we noticed old garbage was starting to poke out of the ground and being exposed to the elements,” Moore said. An assessment of collection and see CLEANUP on back page
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aphernalia. Deputies stopped the man for questioning outside a hotel on Castro Valley Boulevard near Strobridge Ave. when they discovered his stash. The man was taken into custody. Family Fight Friday, July 22: at 6:33 p.m., a 911 call about a loud and aggressive-sounding argument sent deputies to a home on Josh Place near Somerset Avenue. There, they arrested a 50-yearold CV man on suspicion of spousal assault. Deputies took the man into custody. The victim was treated at the scene. Illegal Narcotics Friday, July 22: at 11:03 p.m., a 32-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of possession of see REPORTS on page 4
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FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO HIGH SIERRA: Former CVHS Campus Security Patroller Marcia Croghan Bergendahl helped open the Carson Pass Information Station this spring. She is now a docent at the e ter el i e le i e t e a ifi Crest rail.
The next year (2021) the station opened but was closed in July by the Tamarack Fire near Markleeville and the Caldor Fire in August. “This year we went back up, and so far, everything is great,” says Bergendahl. In May, she and other volunteers dug the cabin out from under deep snow. They striped the parking lot and cleaned up
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Wanted Man Served Saturday, July 23: at 2:17 p.m., deputies arrested a 42-year-old man from Castro Valley as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man had previously been convicted of possession of stolen property, possession of someone else’s identification, breaking and entering a property, and possession of illegal narcotics and related drug paraphernalia. Deputies served the warrant in front of a storage Possession of business on Castro Valley BouMethamphetamines Sunday, July 24: at 9:59 a.m., levard near Marshall Street. a 48-year-old man with no per- The man was taken to Santa manent residence was arrest- Rita Jail. ed on suspicion of possession Busted for Drugs of methamphetamine drugs. Deputies stopped the man for Friday, July 22: at 12:15 p.m., questioning at the intersection a 36-year-old man from Castro of Stanton Avenue and Castro Valley was arrested on suspiValley Boulevard. The man cion of possession of illegal narcotics and related drug parwas taken into custody.
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When she retired from Castro Valley High as a Campus Security Patroller in 2017, Marcia Croghan Bergendahl still wanted to lead an active life. She always loved hiking, so she and her husband Steve moved to Amador County, where she could hike, and he could fish. Now she’s a volunteer docent at the Carson Pass Information Station on Highway 88 in the High Sierra. There she helps dig the building out of the snow in spring and assists hikers who use the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) as they pass through California. “It’s a total volunteer group,” says Bergendahl. “We’re all volunteers, and we each pay $25 to join the El Dorado National Forest Interpretive Association (ENFIA). The volunteers do interpretive walks, and wildflower, geological and historical hikes.” Becoming an ENFIA docent didn’t happen overnight for Bergendahl. “When we first moved up here, I wanted to learn all the trails,” she says. “I joined a group called Central Sierra Hikers and heard about a cabin near Silver Lake which is made available for volunteers. This intrigued me, so I tried to volunteer, but there were already so many volunteers I was put on a waiting list.” The following year (2020) Bergendahl went through docent training — and then COVID hit. The Carson Pass Information Station never opened that year. “It was better for me, in a way, because I took that time to learn more about the trails, and I also learned snowshoeing. It’s all good information because when you do this position people ask you a lot of questions about trails and campsites.”
Sheriff’s Reports CV Man Arrested for Spousal Assault Sunday, July 24: at 3:40 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 40-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of spousal assault. The man was at a home on McLoud Avenue near Almeda Street when deputies arrived. The man was taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
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ave you heard the news? Our bodies change as we get older. Yeah, I know that’s probably not breaking news, but how about this? “Aging is an overrated concern when it comes to overall PHOTO BY GREG HINTON health and physical condition.” From left to right: Joel (23), Albert, Julie, Abigail (18), Josh (15), Alicia (25), and I’ve trained hundreds of Al ert s t er rs. ise Casta eda. people from 14 to 92 years old, and I can tell you I’ve seen nothing to indicate that getting older automatically means getting worse. On the contrary, I’ve seen great results from people of all ages. That when they exercise, they keep and build muscle. integrity and a strong work What allows you to get n Friday, July 22, Red- in 1991. He was named the ethic. His wife, Julie, was down on the floor to play with wood Christian Mid- Redwood Christian Middle School Principal in June 2022. our Senior Female Athlete of your grandkids? What allows dle School Principal the Year in 1987. When he you to carry your groceries Albert Castaneda was awarded He had been serving as Asapplied to teach at his alma to the car with no help? What sistant Principal at Redwood his doctorate by Columbia mater after graduating from protects your joints from inChristian Middle School and International University. Dr. college in 1991, we hired him jury? What helps you recover High School since 2009. Castaneda completed his Dr. Castaneda and his wife confident he would make the from injuries you do have? course work and dissertation What sustains your body if you Julie (Perry-Castaneda, RCHS positive contributions he has in three years. His dissertamade in the 32 years he has get sick? Class of 1987 and currently tion was titled “A Kingdom been on staff, and will make in Muscle! View of Christian Education” on staff) have four children: the future.” Muscle is more important focusing on the “Perceptions Alicia (Class of 2015), Joel Dr. Al Hearne, Superinten- than flexibility and much more of Pastors of Churches and Su- (2017), Abigail (2022) and important than losing weight. perintendents of Independent Joshua (Class of 2025). They dent of Redwood Christian Schools, stated “Dr. Castaneda (Just about everything is more live in Castro Valley and Christian Schools.” has persevered relentlessly important than losing weight, are active at Gateway Bible Dr. Castaneda graduated by the way.) from Redwood Christian High Church of Castro Valley, where over the past three years working on his doctorate So, how do you build and School in 1984 and earned his he serves as an Elder. while playing a key role keep it? Strength training. Superintendent Emeritus Bachelor’s Degree in HistoI know it can sound intimBruce D. Johnson remembers during Covid ensuring that our ry from BIOLA University idating, but strength training Dr. Castaneda as a high school students received a quality, (1991), and his Masters DeChrist-centered education. isn’t always some big guy athlete who modeled for his gree from Chapman University in Education (2009). Dr. team and others the “very best Our entire school community picking up a heavy barbell. It recognizes him as a godly can be, but most often at our Castaneda returned to his alma of Christian traits in a young leader and is very proud of gym, it’s done using bodymater as a Bible and Physical man and was recognized him.” weight, bands, or dumbbells. as someone with personal Education teacher and coach
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By Carl Medford, CRS Special to the Times
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Alameda County Supervisors Refuse to Remove the Eviction Moratorium
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As the pandemic continues to morph, it appears we must accept that it will be with us for some time to come. In short, we need to adapt our lifestyles to accommodate the new reality and move on. Consequently, many provisions
instituted at the beginning of the pandemic have been winding down or have been removed altogether. Except in Alameda County. As the state prepared to shelter-in-place, The County issued the following:
“The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has enacted a temporary moratorium on evictions countywide in response to the Coronavirus (“COVID-19 ) pandemic. The temporary moratorium imposes a ban on evictions for renters, homeowners and those living in mobile home
parks throughout Alameda County beginning March 24, 2020 until 60 days after the expiration of the local health emergency or 60 days after December 31, 2020 (whichever is later).” Over two years later, while many COVID 19 restrictions have been removed, the local health emergency is still in place with no end in sight. Landlords, who have been bearing the financial brunt of this edict, are questioning their ability to continue providing rental housing. They are also asking why Alameda is the only remaining county in Northern California to maintain the moratorium removed months ago by both federal and state officials.
“Alameda County Supervisors Dave Brown, Keith Carson, and Richard Valle don’t even want to discuss ending the county-wide eviction moratorium,” said David Stark, Bay East Association of REALTORS® Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer. Stark said that during their July 19 meeting, Supervisor David Haubert formally asked the other supervisors to place a discussion of ending or modifying the county-wide eviction moratorium on a future meeting agenda. Brown, Carson, and Valle voted against the request. Haubert and Supervisor Nate Miley voted for bringing this issue to the Supervisors. Stark said the
rejection of Supervisor Hauberts request means the moratorium will continue. Instituted initially to protect those who lost jobs during the pandemic, the fact we are now facing severe labor shortages makes this point moot. Since a high percentage of local rentals are owned by mom-and-pop investors, the financial strain has been hard to bear. Additionally, instead of ending restrictions, the Supervisors will be discussing rent stabilization and other policies further designed to further limit landlord rights during the Unincorporated Services Commeeting scheduled July 27th, 2022.
Mulch Will Help to Retain Water Around Trees BUZZ BERTOLERO
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but the water seems to run ongoing water restrictions? out before its sinks into the THE ground. How can I get the waWatering basins DIRT ter to penetrate faster with the and mulching are GARDENER a must today. With plants planted on a slope, the basins should be six to eight inches high on the downside to form a sufficient watering basin. A soil surfactant such as EZ Wet from Grow More aids or increases the percolation rate, preventing erosion and water runoff. The percolation or absorption rate of clay soils is slow when dry. Therefore, depending on the slope, water rolls away quickly. EZ Wet reduces the surface tension of water, so it penetrates directly into the root zone, hydrating the plant more effectively. It’s applied directly to the watering basin of trees and shrubs. Also, I’d spread a three-inch layer GRANTS UP TO $2,000 AVAILABLE of mulch in the basin and extend it to the drip line of each tree for moisture retention. LATERAL REPLACEMENT The cherry and plum trees are watered every three GRANT PROGRAM weeks, while the orange is watered more frequently. I Castro Valley Sanitary District would hand-water your trees (CVSan) is pleased to announce to make every drop count and fill the basin several times as the continuance of the Lateral the mulch occupies the basin. Replacement Grant Program (LRGP) for the 2022/23 Fiscal Year. Other applications of EZ Wet $50,000 in total funding has been approved and the program is is to mature containers of Japanese Maples, Citrus, Roses, scheduled to start Monday, August 15, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. Financial assistance is available for replacement of more than 50% of the private sewer lateral (lateral), up to 50% of the total cost of the lowest bid received, up to a maximum of $2,000 per lateral (subject to availability of funds). By Buzz Bertolero The Dirt Gardener
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Camellias, and other ornamental plants, as it prevents the water from rolling around the root ball and down and out the sides of the container. As these plants mature, they displace the soil and fill it with roots. Soil surfactants are not new as they have been around for decades. They were widely used in the previous droughts period. EZ Wet should be applied every other month through November.
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for plant growth, magnesium helps produce chlorophyll for dark green leaves and fruit production. Also, the cell walls of plants are strengthened, improving the plant’s uptake of nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur. All plants, in varying degrees, require magnesium. Our soil has sufficient magnesium for most plants, but bell peppers, tomatoes, and roses respond with additional amounts. For optimal growth, tomatoes and peppers need extra magnesium as it makes available the other nutrients. In addition, those plants growing in recycled soil would benefit. Epsom salt is not a replacement for traditional fertilizer but a supplement. Besides dark green foliage with roses, Epsom salts encourages new canes at the bottom of the plant. This is referred to as ‘bottom or basal breaks.’ These new basal shoots are important in compacting the plant and generating replacement canes for the older growth. With roses, Epsom salts is recommended once in the spring and again in the fall. Two tablespoons of Epsom salt in one gallon of water is sufficient. Epsom salts are also known as magnesium sulfate. It’s inexpensive and readily available at your favorite garden center and other retailers. Buzz Bertolero is an Advanced California Certified Nursery Professional. The Dirt Gardener’s website is www.dirtgardener. com and questions can be sent by email to buzz@dirtgardener.com.
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Homes RECENT HOME SALES
26352 Regal Avenue 94544: $965,000 [3 BD - 1,659 SF - 1952 612 Janice Avenue 94544: $1,000,000 [3 BD - 1,469 SF - 1955 22819 Kiwanis Street 94541: $461,000 [1 BD - 874 SF - 1985 $1,000,000 [3 BD - 1,086 SF - 1950 681 Royston Lane #129 94544: 21691 Westpark Street 94541: $505,000 [2 BD - 900 SF - 1988 $1,010,000 [4 BD - 1,410 SF - 1955 21100 Gary Drive #116 94546: 25531 Scripps Street 94545: $645,000 [2 BD - 1,050 SF - 1981 289 Lansing Way #9 94541: $661,000 $1,030,000 [3 BD - 1,359 SF - 1959 31437 Wheelon Avenue 94544: [2 BD - 1,019 SF - 1991 950 Hotel Avenue 94541: $695,000 [2 $1,036,000 [3 BD - 1,161 SF - 1955 30544 Vanderbilt Street 94544: BD - 899 SF - 1937 $1,105,000 [3 BD - 1,690 SF - 1958 537 Solano Avenue 94541: $700,000 25793 Calaroga Avenue 94545: [2 BD - 1,468 SF - 1951 $1,118,000 [3 BD - 1,359 SF - 1959 22012 Sevilla Road #112 94541: 726 Bishop Avenue 94544: $1,145,000 $725,000 [3 BD - 1,487 SF - 1986 393 Willow Avenue 94541: $740,000 [3 [3 BD - 1,081 SF - 1954 24127 Amaranth Loop 94541: BD - 1,250 SF - 1940 20652 Morva Drive 94541: $805,000 [3 $1,150,000 [3 BD - 1,922 SF - 2019 2312 Nina Street 94541: $1,350,000 [4 BD - 1,346 SF - 1945 782 Dean Place 94541: $812,500 [3 BD BD - 1,868 SF - 1955 3488 Skyline Drive 94542: $1,425,000 - 1,381 SF - 2005 28987 Ruus Road 94544: $820,000 [3 [4 BD - 2,276 SF - 1979 277 Drummond Drive 94542: BD - 1,519 SF - 1951 $2,250,000 [5 BD - 3,799 SF - 2008 26634 Peterman Avenue 94545: $840,000 [3 BD - 1,238 SF - 1957 19765 Camden Avenue 94541: SAN LEANDRO Total: 10 – Average Price: $907,100 $850,000 [2 BD - 989 SF - 1929 High: $1,285,000 – Low: $450,000 27732 Dickens Avenue 94544: 115956 East 14th Street #302 94578: $870,000 [3 BD - 1,297 SF - 1958 $450,000 [1 BD - 680 SF - 2008 31327 Chicoine Avenue 94544: 2268 Marina Boulevard 94577: $880,000 [3 BD - 1,431 SF - 1955 29803 Ventnor Court 94544: $898,000 $685,000 [2 BD - 794 SF - 1965 16321 Bevil Way 94578: $748,000 [2 [3 BD - 1,156 SF - 1986 29552 Chance Street 94544: $900,000 BD - 1,059 SF - 1947 1563 Halsey Avenue 94578: $837,000 [3 BD - 1,154 SF - 1988
Home sales information is compiled and provided by CalREsource and includes Bedrooms, Square Feet and Year Built when available
CASTRO VALLEY Total: 13 – Average Price: $1,466,884 High: $2,050,000 – Low: $638,000
4114 Ravenwood Place 94546: $638,000 [2 BD - 900 SF - 1970 5058 Elrod Drive 94546: $1,050,000 [3 BD - 1,034 SF - 1949 4316 Edwards Lane 94546: $1,202,500 [2 BD - 1,174 SF - 1947 20060 Garnet Court 94546: $1,350,000 [4 BD - 2,135 SF - 1947 18580 Capricorn Court 94546: $1,360,000 [3 BD - 1,614 SF - 1965 18974 Natalie Court 94546: $1,500,000 [3 BD - 2,142 SF - 1956 22104 East Lyndon Loop 94552: $1,500,000 [4 BD - 2,240 SF - 1998 2979 Sydney Way 94546: $1,520,000 [4 BD - 2,583 SF - 1947 21322 Highland Drive 94552: $1,529,000 [3 BD - 1,952 SF - 2006 17842 Carmel Drive 94546: $1,550,000 [1,647 SF - 1956 5942 Greenridge Road 94552: $1,800,000 [1,979 SF - 1963 18636 Sandy Road 94546: $2,020,000 [4 BD - 3,200 SF - 1949 22769 Lakemont Place 94552: $2,050,000 [5 BD - 2,542 SF - 1996 HAYWARD Total: 30 – Average Price: $946,383 High: $2,250,000 – Low: $461,000
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[3 BD - 1,377 SF - 1948 1023 Marquette Way 94579: $850,000 [3 BD - 1,148 SF - 1956 14959 Peninsula Street 94578: $925,000 [2 BD - 1,348 SF - 1978 1639 Oriole Avenue 94578: $1,051,000 [4 BD - 2,120 SF - 1955 16280 Foothill Boulevard 94578: $1,100,000 [2 BD - 1,420 SF - 1946
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15071 Costela Street 94579: $1,140,000 [3 BD - 2,053 SF - 1951 939 Collier Drive 94577: $1,285,000 [2 BD - 1,422 SF - 1947 SAN LORENZO Total: 6 – Average Price: $828,000 High: $960,000 – Low: $703,000
1315 Culver Place 94580: $703,000 [3 BD - 1,188 SF - 1972
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557 Drew Street 94580: $780,000 [3 BD - 1,014 SF - 1950 1018 Bockman Road 94580: $825,000 [3 BD - 1,311 SF - 1948 16042 Via Walter 94580: $850,000 [4 BD - 1,226 SF - 1955 16080 Via Primero 94580: $850,000 [4 BD - 1,578 SF - 1944 1162 Via Coralla 94580: $960,000 [3 BD - 1,308 SF - 1949
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, July 28: Castro Valley Chamber’s July Mixer
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Roaring 20’s Murder Mystery You are cordially invited to attend the wedding reception between William Ray and Betty Miller. But when marriage turns to mayhem and someone drops dead, will you help crack the case? Plethos Productions presents an immersive theatre experience where the audience is a big part of the action. Guests will interrogate the actors to discover whodunnit all while enjoying wine and food pairings from TwiningVine Winery and M.A.D. Creationz. ri es ill e a arded r i i a die e dete ti es as ell as r s costume contest winners. This event will take place entirely outdoors at TwiningVine Winery in Castro Valley on Friday and Saturday, August 5 & 6 at 7pm. Tickets include six wine tastings with six small plate pairings. Tickets are selling fast at plethos.org. Last day to purchase is Tuesday, August 2.
City: Has Been Voted on Twice in CV ifornian who registers a motor vehicle, is a major source of revenue for counties and cities, especially newer cities. Kusiak suggests changing or repealing SB89, assessing the effect for a few years, and then revisiting incorporation in Castro Valley and elsewhere. Castro Valley does have the size and economic base to make it on its own if the law is changed, Kusiak believes. “Of the state’s 482 cities, over 300 are smaller than Castro Valley,” he notes. LAFCO spokesperson Rachel Jones says the agency is currently drafting an RFP and evaluating the scope of services that will address the Preliminary Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis factors, focus areas, and required analysis.
continued from front page and pay for, to trigger that process. Cityhood has been voted on twice in Castro Valley, most recently in 2002. Voters defeated the ballot proposal by a wide margin both times. Kusiak, a long-time activist, writer for the blog San Leandro Matters, and a school board member speaking as an individual, said that other counties’ LAFCOs have often encouraged incorporations, usually by annexing areas adjacent to existing cities, but Alameda County’s has not. “Six million Californians live without local government, about 20 percent of the state’s population,” said Kusiak. “They could use some more democracy.”
Kusiak thinks that local rule for Castro Valley would be a good idea — once a state law that would starve any new city for revenue is changed. Currently, the county government runs Castro Valley directly, except for several local districts providing things like water, sewage, parks, and schools. But Kusiak says SB89, a state law on the distribution of the Vehicle License Fee (VLF), makes it impossible for any new city to survive financially. In fact, four recently incorporated cities in Riverside County almost had to immediately dissolve when the law passed. They survived due to a later change in state law that only applied to them, Kusiak said. The VLF, paid by every Cal-
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week starting August 1 through September 1. Last drawing on September 2nd. If you paint a rock, be sure to hide and post it for your chance to win too! Let’s have some Fall Fest fun! Look for the rocks around Castro Valley. Please help keep the promo going by taking a picture, posting it and hiding the rock again. After September 1, you can keep them.
Marketplace! It’s is an ever-changing lineup of Bay Area comics who are building their Castro Valley Chamber’s July Mixer will craft and experimenting with fresh, new mabe held tomorrow, July 28 from 5:30 pm terial. Host Priya Guyadeen will be bringing to 7:30 pm at Twining Vine Estate Winery you a lineup of laughs. Come be a part of the located at 16851 Cull Canyon Rd, Castro Val- experiment and let’s get weird! Showtime is 8 ley. Networking Mixers are a benefit of being pm and tickets are available at: www.plethos. a Chamber member. These events allow you org. You won’t want to miss this! to network and grow your business and are free for members to attend. Pre-register for Saturday, August 6: this event to be entered into a special drawing CV Women’s Club Bridge Fundraiser the night of this event. Non-members pay Play Bridge with the Castro Valley Wom$10 to attend mixers. Pre-register in advance en’s Club on August 6 at 18330 Redwood to enter a special drawing this night. If you Road, Castro Valley, and help raise money would like to join the Chamber, email in ad- for scholarships to be given to worthy women vance at: info@castrovalleychamber.com so from Castro Valley High School. Cost per tathey can make a special announcement and ble is $80. Coffee at 8:30 am, playing begins introduce you to their Board and Community. at 9 am, lunch will be served at 12:30. Reservations and money due by August 1, send Thursday, July 28: to CVWC, P.O. Box 2764, Castro Valley, CA ‘Hey Jude’ Summer Concert Hosted 94546. There will be bridge prizes and door by the Castro Valley Library prizes. Questions? please call 510-410-7223 Join us for an outdoor concert featuring and leave name and phone number. Hey Jude at the Castro Valley Library on Thursday, July 28 at 6:30 pm. Hey Jude hails Saturday, August 6: from Vacaville and the SF Bay Area. They Quilt Reflections Quilt Show play energetic and accurate versions of music Quilt Reflections Quilt Show will be prefrom the 60’s and 70’s, with an emphasis on sented by the Castro Valley United Methodist The Beatles catalog. Get ready for a concert Church Women in Faith from 10 am to 4 full of music you can sing and move to! pm, at 19806 Wisteria St., Castro Valley. In Registration is required at www.aclibrary. addition to the show, High Tea will be served org. Bring your lawn chairs, bring the family, from 11 am until 3 pm. Caroline Earhart bring a picnic! Because this is an outdoor will be the featured Quilter, and many of event, automobile parking will be limited her innovative quilts will be on display in at the library. We will be maintaining social addition to more that 100 quilts made by distancing practices and following all local local quilters. Please come to view and enjoy health precautions and guidelines. Alcoholic the hand work. beverages are prohibited on Alameda County Library property. The library is unable to Sat. & Sun., August 6 & 7: provide chairs for this event. Annual Dahlia Show Dahlias are blooming! The San Leandro Friday, July 29: Dahlia Society will be presenting their anWeight Loss Support Group nual dahlia show Saturday, August 6, 11 am TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a to 5 pm and Sunday, August 7, 10 am to 4 non-profit weight loss support group, meets pm at the Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Fridays at 9 a.m. at the United Methodist Bellevue Ave. in Oakland. Dahlias come in Church, 19806 Wisteria Street in Castro a variety of sizes, shapes and colors and will Valley. For more info contact Sandy Montero amaze everyone. And, it’s FREE!! For ev(510) 299-7312. Join us for fellowship and eryone’s safety, we are requiring that masks support, what do you have to lose? Bring be worn in the show. More information can proof of vaccination and please wear a mask. be found on our website: slds.club. Tuesday, August 2: CV Rotary Club Meeting
Matthew Kaser and Gary Howard, will describe how the three major bays on the West Coast were built and what their future might be. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@iCloud.com or 510-402-5123. More information is available at castrovalleyrotary.org. Thursday, August 4: Plethos Comedy Lab
The first Thursday of every month is the Plethos Comedy Lab at the Castro Valley
Tuesday, August 9: Summer Nights at Redwood Chapel
LoveCV.net continues to welcome our amazing community to enjoy food, friendships, games and live music on Tuesday, August 9 between 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Hosted by Redwood Chapel in their parking lot off James Ave and Heyer Avenue, a variety of food choices are offered by the Food Truck Mafia. A Bounce House, Corn Hole, 9 Square in the Air, Gaga Ball, Connect Four, and a variety of patio games and table games are available to enjoy around outdoor tables. A Blue Grass Band will be playing live this week. Innocent Voices, a local non-profit organization committed to the needs of often forgotten children in need will be featured. There is no cost to attend; food is available for purchase.
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Last week, the Hayward-Castro Valley Kiwanis Club assembled 60 backpacks that will be offered through two Castro Valley Dear Editor, Schools and the Salvation On July 19th, the Board of Supervisors discussed whether Army to students who find to publicly agendize a discussion and possible review of its themselves in need of the eviction moratorium. The moratorium had not been discussed supplies required to make the in over a year and the request would have simply allowed the most of their education. The public an opportunity to be heard and to ask questions. backpacks are expected to be The Board voted 3-2, declining a public discussion of this delivered next month. matter. While the decision was ultimately made by a majority “Especially in these of the board to not discuss this item we feel it is important to challenging times, children explain why we supported doing so. in our community need In 2020, the majority of the Board approved a moratorium to be equipped to get the on evictions for renters beginning March 24, 2020 until 60 days most from the educational after the expiration of the local health emergency. Many things opportunities offered by our have changed since early 2020. We are no longer under shelter outstanding school system,” in place, people are vaccinated and back to work. California and said Kiwanis member Bill almost every other county has long since completely rescinded Mulgrew. their eviction moratoriums. Despite these facts, the County’s local health emergency -- and by default its ban on residential evictions -- remains in place. Everyone recognizes and acknowledges this and public testimony has more than confirmed this. We’ve heard about individuals capable of paying rent who refuse to do so. Pandemic protections were enacted to support vulnerable and struggling individuals. Make no mistake, some industries will never recover, and some continue to struggle to find work. However, some tenants refuse to sign paperwork which would allow landlords to apply for rental assistance. Tenants who CAN pay rent and are withholding it are taking advantage of — and putting — at risk these very protections. Continuing the moratorium in its current form may ultimately at a minimum be found to be an illegal taking of private property. If so, this would expose the county’s taxpayers to huge financial damages, limiting resources from our most vulnerable populations. Making prudent changes at this time may limit this liability. Nobody wants to see anyone evicted from their home because of Covid-19. But after over two years it’s time to consider changes to stop tenants who refuse to pay rent for reasons unrelated to Covid-19. Nate Miley Vice President Alameda County Board of Supervisors
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Yes, you are correct, it most definitely is important to know the difference between cross dressers, trans women, and a drag queen. You lost me at “ ...it is important that drag queens continue to entertain little children..” Why is this important to you? I The Alameda County Branch of the think we should also ask why do drag queens want little children Music Teachers’ Association of California in their audience so bad. –Attosha Houston, Castro valley (MTAC.org) sponsors the music study program Certificate of Merit held each year and this year it was online. Congratulations to these hard-working San Leandro music students who earned the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR must certificate for their level, and/or the National include writer’s first and last names, phone Guild of Piano Teachers Certificate, and/ number, city of residence, and must be under or ABRSM Jazz Certificate, and/or Master 300 words. The Forum does not print Theory Certificate. Back Row - Emily unsigned or anonymous letters. We reserve Fong, Josias Fong, Arianna Garcia, Dayan Ganzorig, Sonya Caro, Baron Batarse, Max the right to edit as necessary. Email Letters Linnevers, Evelyn Azpeitia, Fernando Azto: filesforforum@gmail.com or mail to: The peitia, Nathan Ko, Corvin Tingstrom. First Forum, P.O. Box 2897 Alameda, CA 94501 Row - Brayden Levince, Braylin Levince,
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Aiden Anguiano Our Athlete of the Week is Aiden Anguiano. This Junior at Castro Valley High School is currently practicing for the 2022 CVI Flag Football Season. “I’ve been playing Flag Football with CVI for over 8 years and it’s always so much fun! I love the team spirit, and Team Dogs at the end of each game. I have made many friends and learned some awesome skills from being part of this league. I am looking forward to getting back on the field this season,” Aiden says. In addition to flag football, Aiden is also training as an amateur boxer at Osorio Training Center in Hayward. CVI’s Flag Football draft begins on August 13. Games will start on August 27. Games are played on Marshall Field. The league is looking for coaches and more players. Visit: cvisports.org for more details.
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Cleanup: SLz Creek continued from page 2 disposal costs by Oro Loma found tremendous cost savings to dispose of the waste. The rate for removing the 38.5 cubic yards at $23 a yard and the requirement for providing a truck to haul away the bags over four weeks would cost $885.50, according to Oro Loma spokesperson Natasha Browne. “We decided that the best collection point was at one of our stations at the end of Ralston Court,” said Browne. “There’s an access road that the HomeBridge crews were able to drive down, clean up the area, and drive it back to the top of the road. Having a vehicle to transport the bags was extremely helpful and a time saver.” Forestr.org’s Hardisty estimates the full cost of this first round at about $5,000. Two more sessions of four weeks apiece could run an additional $10,000 for the current litter abatement. “We have other groups coming to us for helping with cleaning actions in San Leandro and further down the San Lorenzo Creek areas as well,” Hardisty said.
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