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Rotarian of Month Elizabeth Crocker is named June Rotarian of the Month
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Preliminary numbers of the June 7 Primary Election show a shift in the issues voters want to focus on in the next few years.
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If successful, Sanchez would be the first woman to hold the office of County Sheriff CASTRO VALLEY FORUM and Coroner. Likewise, while both candidates for With all precincts reporting in, the results county education head sought to add focus of the June 7 Primary Election are all but fully certified. But the preliminary numbers on equity and services to keep students out show a shift in the issues voters want to focus of trouble, Castro was critical of Monroe’s on in the next few years. focus on her management For example, Alameda County is likely to of funds given to schools get a new Sheriff in Yesenia Sanchez, who from the US Government’s at press time held onto a slim majority of the COVID recovery budget. PRIMARY votes (52%) over incumbent Sheriff Greg There were 136,354 ELECTIONS votes waiting to be counted Ahern (32.2%) and challenger Joann Walker (15.7%). in Alameda County and The county is also likely to see a new 2,240,611 statewide, as of Superintendent of Schools as Alysse Castro last Friday, three days after leads the county’s vote tally over incumbent polls closed. This is despite the announceL.K. Monroe by a margin of 52% to 48%. ment that 100 percent of the county’s The local elections show a shift from the precincts had “reported.” The state elections current norms to ones that could be conwebsite explains that a precinct has “reportsidered progressive when compared to the ed” if it counted even one vote — not all incumbents’ positions. of them. California uses a top-two primary For example, Yesenia Sanchez ran on a system, in which all candidates appear on platform of community engagement, rehathe same ballot. The top two vote-getters, bilitation of the jail population, and a focus regardless of party affiliation, move on to the on accountability while Ahern focused on general election. his current qualifications and experience. see ELECTION on page 10
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Friends and supporters of local gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals are making a stand against hate and extremism following a disruption during a children’s story time at the San Lorenzo Library last Saturday. An afternoon event on June 11 called, “Drag Queen Story Hour” was disrupted after five men entered the library and began to shout homophobic and transphobic slurs at the event organizer. The men were described as members of the Proud Boys organization, known to be a right-wing hate group with anti-LGBTQ affiliations. The men were described as extremely aggressive with a threatening violent
demeanor causing people to fear for their safety. Present at the event were children, parents, and other community members. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene and were able to de-escalate the situation. San Lorenzo Librarian Cindy Chadwick said the storytime is designed for preschool-aged children, but the event was open to anyone. The library has been hosting several LGBTQ events all month. “The message here is that we will not tolerate this kind of intimidation and hostile behavior in the library and our library is open to everybody,” Chadwick said. Witnesses say there were about a dozen men in all with see PROTEST on back page
Officials Confirm First County Case Of Monkeypox By Michael Singer
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Monkeypox is just one of the global viruses that were suppressed during the height of the COVID pandemic that is now flaring up again. Monkeypox is not new and does not spread as easily as COVID-19. The current risk of getting Monkeypox is low. However, public health experts worry that the virus could become a larger, persistent problem if not controlled now. Alameda County Health last week announced that a resident
within Alameda County has tested positive for Orthopox and is suspected to be infected with the Monkeypox virus. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) conducted testing for Orthopox and results from testing by the CDC confirmed the Monkeypox infection. The resident who tested positive had close contact with someone who recently also tested positive for Orthopox. Federal privacy law prevents the county from sharing additional information, a spokessee CASE on page 3
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One graduate pushed her baby in her carriage as she walked out in the procession. Another posed for pictures with her son who was also graduating high school this week. She was seated in front of a carpenter looking to get his contractor’s license and start his own business. Although adult school students take various paths to finishing their education, they all share a sense of accomplishment. On June 1st, Castro Valley Adult and Career Education (CVACE) honored ten students who had completed their GED and 23 students who had earned their high school diplomas at an inspiring commencement ceremony. CVACE school director Beth Cutter reflected on the word “commencement” as she addressed graduates. She talked about the meaning of the word as a “beginning.” High School diploma graduate, Tony Bush, Jr., continued by encouraging the crowd to cheer and saying “it’s never too late to do anything in life if you want to.” Many graduates in the audience had children there witnessing their parent’s example and perseverance. GED graduate, Christina Davila, spoke and told her story
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Case: Risk Factors with Monkeypox continued from front page person said. “We are prepared to respond to this and possibly future cases,” said Alameda County Health Officer Dr. Nicholas Moss. “Health officials are monitoring updates from the CDC and CDPH as the situation evolves.” Monkeypox spreads through direct, close contact with an infected person. The virus enters the body through broken skin (even if not visible), the respiratory tract, or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, or mouth) after skin or sexual contact, from bodily fluids, or contact with contaminated clothing or linens. There are eight probable/confirmed cases in California and 40 cases in the United States. Residents should consider the risk factors associated with Monkeypox. Patients infected with the monkeypox virus may experience flu-like symptoms and a rash on their face, extremities, or genital area. While rare and, in most cases mild, some Monkeypox infections can lead to severe illness. Treatment and vaccines are available for people who are exposed. “It is vital that a person who suspects they have Monkeypox or are experiencing symptoms contact their health care provider right away,” said Dr. Kavita Trivedi, Alameda County Communicable Disease Controller. “We are ready to receive more reports from health care providers, provide guidance, connect possible cases to testing, and contact trace.” And while the mask you wear right now to prevent the spread of COVID is a good deterrent for contracting or spreading Monkeypox, health officials suggest you talk to people you come in close physical contact with about their general health, and the onset of rashes or sores. Officials also suggest you stay aware if traveling to countries where there are outbreaks.
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Assault and Battery Sunday, June 12: at 8:30 p.m., a 911 call about a loud and aggressive-sounding argument sent deputies to a home on Dublin Canyon Road near Schaefer Ranch Road. There, they arrested a 39-year-old CV man on suspicion of assault and battery. Deputies took the man into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
Wanted Man Caught Tuesday, June 7: at 10:19 p.m., a 51-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested as part of a warrant issued for his capture. Deputies served the warrant in front of a home on Gary Drive near Grove Way. The man had previously been charged with possession of illegal narcotics and related drug paraphernalia and illegal concealed possession of a weapon. The man was also found with illegal drug paraphernalia Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail.
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nue near Earl Drive following a report of a loud and aggressive-sounding argument. The man was handcuffed and taken to Santa Rita Jail.
Refused to Leave Hospital Wednesday, June 8: at 8:21 p.m., deputies arrested a 55-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of refusing to leave Eden Medical Center. The man was reportedly interfering with hospital staff and Drug Possession Saturday, June 11: at 12:04 other visitors. Deputies took p.m., a 34-year-old man with the man into custody. no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine drugs and related drug paraphernalia. Deputies stopped the man for questioning on Wilbeam Avenue near Kerr Street where they discovered his For the 28th anniversary stash. The man was handcuffed of the loss of Jenny Lin, her Voices from the LGBTQ+ community were loud and taken into custody. family is hosting a memorial and proud this past Saturday. The Chabot Theservice on Friday, June 17, ater hosted several artists as a kickoff to its June Drunk and Disorderly at the Castro Valley Library Pride Concert series. There were high-energy Thursday, June 9: at 10:58 p.m., (3600 Norbridge Avenue) to performances this time around by InspireKash, deputies arrested two CV men honor the teenage girl. The XAY V, and Queen Zel. The night closed out with related to a report of people be- reception begins at 6:15 p.m. chill vibes from Brian Dublin. The showcase is ing drunk and disorderly in the then at 7 pm they will hold a culmination of the work of the local LGBTQ+ parking lot of a church on Red- the Ceremony followed by community and their support groups in the wood Road near Grove Way. A Candlelight Walk. area. The show goes on later this month. “We’re 33-year-old man at the scene Alameda County Sheriff not done yet because we have another concert planned. Vibe Check is making a comeback on failed his field sobriety test. A Greg Ahern will be present to through continuous police efJune 23,” Chabot Theater managers said. 24-year-old man was charged give an update on the investi- fort and public help, this sensewith possession of illegal nar- gation effort. Following the less, horrifying case will soon cotics and resisting arrest. The ceremony will be a candlelight be solved. As of March of this men were taken into custody. walk in downtown Castro year, the reward for informaValley to remind the public of tion leading to the conviction Family Fight the unsolved murder and to of Jenny’s murderer has been “We are excited to be back on the front patio of the theater. Thursday, June 9: at 10:57 a.m., raise awareness of child safety. increased from $100,000 Concerts begin at 7:30pm. in business with Sounds of a 29-year-old CV man was ar- Everyone is invited to share to $200,000. Anyone with This is a 21+ event and dinner rested on suspicion of assault this special occasion. Summer, two concerts with information please call the dinner and drinks at the Castro tickets are limited. Please visit on a family member, damaging To date, there is still no Alameda County Sheriff’s www.CVartsfoundation.org for private property, and resisting arrest or conviction related to Department at (510) 667-3636 Valley Center for the Arts,” ticketing information. remarked Castro Arts Founarrest. Deputies were called Jenny’s murder. However, her or the toll-free hotline at (855) –Terry Liebowitz to a home on Baywood Ave- family remains hopeful that dation Vice President, Mary 4-JENNY-LIN. Ann DeGrazia. To add to the fun, CVAF has invited food trucks Roadside Rotisserie and Smoked Seduction, 21st Amendment Brewery, Drakes Attorney at Law Brewing Company, and TwinMYCVFORUM.COM Specializing in Estate Planning ingVine Estate Winery to cater dinner before the concerts. ESTABLISHED: 1989 • CIRCULATION 22,500 LIVING TRUSTS Fleetwood Mask, the Fleet© 2021 EASTBAY PUBLISHING CORPORATION - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ...Avoid probate ...Eliminate or significantly wood Mac Experience, will reduce estate taxes Published every Wednesday by EastBay Publishing Corp. entertain on July 9. Lighten 2060 Washington Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577 UP! Paul Conyers and Friends, Corporate Address: P.O. Box 2897, Alameda, CA 94501 a night of comedy will follow Tel: 510-614-1560 • Fax: 510-814-9691 19992 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley, CA 94546 on July 16. Dinner is 5 to 7pm
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The 2022 Hike for Hope on May 14 at Del Valle Regional Park broke attendance and fundraising records with more than 1,300 registrants and over $180,000 in support raised for Hope Hospice’s patient care and community programs.
At the Redwood Christian Middle School & High School Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, RCS announced Albert Castaneda as the new Middle School Principal, effective July 1, 2022. Mr. Castaneda has 31 years of faithful service to the students of RCS. He has taught various subjects including PE, Bible, History, and AAP Advisory. Since 2010 he has served as the Director of the AAP Program and as an assistant principal at the MSHS. Mr. Castaneda met his wife, Julie Castaneda at Biola, and three of their four children graduated from RCS (Alicia, Joel, and Abby); Josh is in
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10th grade. Mrs. Castaneda has also taught English for RCS and currently produces the high school yearbook. Mr. Castaneda earned a BA in History from Biola, a Califor-
nia Teaching Credential from Chapman University, and an MA in Educational Leadership along with a California Administrative Services Credential from Brandman University. In addition, he will soon be completing a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University. Mr. Castaneda says, “Now, more than ever there is a need for Christian education for Middle School students. They need a school that supplies answers and provides support to teach our brilliant children to trust God for their future. I look forward to seeing you in August 2022.”
Hike for Hope Breaks Records New RCHS Principal Named In Attendance and Fundraising
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he 2022 Hike for Hope on May 14 at Del Valle Regional Park broke both attendance and fundraising records with more than 1,300 registrants and over $180,000 in support raised for Hope Hospice’s patient care and community programs. The prior records were 702 hikers in 2011 and $114,758 in 2018. Kudos to Team Myra Ann’s 75th and Carrie Damschroder, the Top Fundraising Team ($5,175) and Individual ($550), respectively.
“We deeply appreciate the support from our East Bay community, especially during these economically challenging times” says Hope’s Director of Philanthropy Marc Rovetti. “Many participants join this event to honor the memory of a loved one. But a growing number of hikers have no direct connection to Hope Hospice—they’re community members who hear about our mission and our programs, and they fundraise to help support our cause. We can’t thank them enough.”
The 2023 event is tentatively planned for May 6. Registration will open in spring 2023 at TheHikeForHope.com. Hike for Hope is an annual fundraiser for Hope Hospice. Money raised through registrations and peer-to-peer supporting donations benefits patient care and helps keep grief support, dementia education, and family caregiver resources available to the public at no charge. The community’s participation helps Hope Hospice care for more than 2,000 East Bay neighbors each year.
At the Redwood Christian Middle School Graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, RCS announced Justin Redemer as the new High School Principal, effective July 1, 2022. Mr. Redemer has 18 years of experience teaching high school English, the first seven at Liberty High School in Brentwood, and the past 11 years at Hayward High School in Hayward. In addition to teaching English, Mr. Redemer was also the Hayward High School Varsity Football Coach from 2011 to 2020. In addition, Mr. Redemer is the Men’s
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Information you need might be coming in sporadically, but at least what you’re getting is valuable. Continue to wait until more is available before acting on that career move.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): You continue on an upbeat cycle, and with that strong Taurean energy you should see favorable results from your hard work. A pleasant surprise awaits you in your private life. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): A misunderstanding needs more time to be worked out. Don’t give up on it just yet. Remain open to providing explanations, if called for. Another friend offers good advice. CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Fast action can correct a seemingly minor problem that has taken on some unexpectedly difficult aspects. Stay with it until it’s resolved. News on a more positive note is due soon. LEO (July 23 - August 22): Some snags could cause delays in those plans you’re eager to see put into operation. But be patient. The Clever Cat will soon have good reason to celebrate a job well done. VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): Be careful not to let that Virgin sensitivity dissuade you from being the hardheaded realist you should be at this time. Your goals are in sight. Stay focused on them. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): A more positive aspect opens up, allowing you to make some important changes in a personal situation. Remember to seek balance and avoid extremes as you proceed. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): This is a good week to get out and enjoy the fine times you missed while you were so deep in those workaday projects. Be sure to share it with that special person. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Work and play are in balance this week. However, expect news that could tip things toward the workplace for quite a while. But all to a good end. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): You’re more productive on the job than you have been in some time. That’s good. But be careful not to overlook some situations developing in your private life. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): You’ve been doing a lot for others (as usual). But now it’s time to focus on your needs, including finally going on that long-delayed trip you’ve been hoping to make. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): It’s all smoothly going on ‘twixt you and that very special person in your life. But a colleague causes some disruption on the job that you might be called on to help settle.
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Senior Q&A: Can You Let Me Know What Steps Are Involved in Administering a Trust? Q. My mother recently died. Her home, bank accounts and other assets were held in a Living Trust. Her financial advisor said we should now see a lawyer to help with trust administration. What? I thought if you had a Living Trust that there was little or nothing to do following the death of the trust-maker? Is that not so?
Newest “Blue Badger” and June Rotarian of the Month Elizabeth Crocker with Rotary Club of Castro Valley President Dwight Perry
Crocker Named June Rotarian of the Month The Rotary Club of Castro Valley welcomed Elizabeth Crocker, a registered nurse and international health care executive from both the business and nonprofit sectors, recently moved to Castro Valley from England as its newest member and at the same meeting on June 7, she was recognized at the Rotary Club of Castro Valley’s Rotarian of the Month! Club President Dwight Perry stated that in his 50-plus yeas as a Rotarian “Elizabeth fulfilled the requirements for her blue badge signifying becoming a full-fledged active member faster than anyone ever before embodying Rotary’s ‘Service Above Self’ spirit of helping others locally, nationally and internationally. A great example was her positive leadership in a critical volunteer slot in the Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade at the last minute by organizing and carrying out the judges and committee’s duties on the day of the parade.” Ceta Docterman, the Club Membership Chair stated “We’re really proud of Elizabeth and her commitment to the principles of Rotary International. She stepped right up and became a full fledged active member right from the git go – with enthusiasm to spare!” Elizabeth was no stranger to the Club as she had made a presentation by Zoom to the Club from London, England, titled “The Majesty of Horses.” Her presentation was in conjunction with Rowell Ranch Rodeo festivities.
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Since joining the club, Elizabeth, a polio survivor, did an in-person presentation on the subject of Post-Polio Syndrome. The presentation was in conjunction with the annual “Polio Plus” Rotary International campaign to eradicate polio from the world. The Rotary Club of Castro Valley is currently providing hybrid meetings with both in-person luncheons at Redwood Canyon and online on Tuesdays at 12 p.m. Rotary International is an international non-sectarian service club. It has been active in Castro Valley since 1953. Please visit: www.castrovalleyrotary.org
during a typical trust administration: Prepare written notice to beneficiaries and heirs in legal format; Identify and protect decedent’s assets; Give formal notice to agencies: Medi-Cal, FTB, IRS; By Gene L. Osofsky, Esq. Prepare trust accounting, if required by the terms of trust; SPECIAL TO THE FORUM Obtain appraisals: for tax A. Your mother’s financial purposes and for distribution purposes; advisor is correct. One of the Lodge decedent’s Will with most common misconcepthe Court in the County of tions among those who have Decedent’s Domicile; established a Living Trust is Ascertain and pay creditors; that there is little or nothing to Resolve disputes among do following the death of the trust-maker. In fact, depending beneficiaries; Take title to real property in upon the nature of the assets, there is often quite a bit to do. trustee’s name; Upon distribution, re-transfer Think of it this way: many people create Living Trusts in title to beneficiaries; Deal with Property Tax order to avoid a formal probate Issues, such as “Prop 13” & proceeding, which many people correctly understand to recently enacted “Prop 19”; be a cumbersome, time-consuming process overseen by a judge in court. By comparison, administering a trust following death involves many of the same processes, except that it is controlled by a trustee in an out-of-court process called trust administration. A probate is a public proceeding, while administering a trust is typically private. Still, even with trust administration there are things A WEBSITE THAT’S to do and laws to follow. EASY TO NAVIGATE While everyone’s situation is different, here is a partial list mycvforum.com of things that need to be done
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Sell real property where appropriate; Handle sub-trust funding if required by the trust; File fiduciary income tax returns, if sufficient income; File estate tax returns for larger estates or to elect portability for the surviving spouse; Sometimes there are problems with a trust which need to be corrected by either (1) seeking a court order to modify the trust, or (2) via the recently enacted Decanting Act, wherein some changes may now be handled by an out-of-court process. One example of the need for change might involve a trust prepared years ago, when tax laws were different, which should now be revised to comport with new tax law. Another example: where a trust leaves assets to a beneficiary who is now disabled and receiving public benefits (such as SSI and Medi-Cal), and whose bequest should, instead, now go into a Special Needs Trust for his
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t is no secret a major factor driving the market’s rising prices has been a historic dearth of homes for sale. A recent White Paper released by Black Knight Data and written by Michael Sklarz, Managing Director examines reasons for the lack of inventory and declares; “This paper presents the results of that analysis and offers insights into the sales supply/demand dynamics in an effort to explain why home inventories are so low, trending toward zero.” “Trending towards zero” is a dramatic statement,
yet, when data is examined over the past 14 years since the foreclosure crisis and resultant inventory peak in 2008, the trend sharply angles downward toward zero. 2008 levels showed a 16-month supply of homes vs the current 2-month supply. Simply put, if no new homes hit the market, we would be out of inventory in two short months. While this is not likely to happen – there will always be people who will need to sell their homes – the fact that available inventory nationally has dropped from a 16-month supply in 2008 to a 2-month
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supply in 2022 is a huge concern. In Alameda County, the situation is much worse that what we find nationally. Instead of a 2-month inventory, we ended May, 2022 with a 1-month supply. This is actually up from May, 2021, where we had only a .5 month supply, which in turn was down from May, 2020, when we had a 1.7 month supply. Currently, as of the end of May, 2022, San Leandro’s available inventory stands at 1 month, San Lorenzo comes in at a .7 month supply, Castro Valley is at .5 and Hayward comes in with a full month’s supply. Ironically, the bump in interest rates has actually boosted the supply of homes since both the county and city inventory levels have increased as the number of buyers, shocked by the recent increases in mortgage rates, have left the market on-masse. It is also anticipated that the inventory levels may continue to rise as homes are now staying on the market longer and we are entering the season which normally boasts the highest number of listings in a normal market. This is a wakeup call to sellers who may have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for a bigger payday. That day has come and gone: best to get on the market now before too many others figure it out. 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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This problem is called Blossom End Rot. A non-parasitic disorder also attacks tomatoes, peppers, melons, and cucumbers. With tomatoes and peppers, tan color blotches form at the bottom of the developing fruits while all the other vegetables rot off soon after forming. Blossom End Rot is caused by watering practices such as wet soil or irregular watering and the lack of Calcium. Soil preparation, drainage, and temperature are the key variables. In addition, you should avoid overfeeding the plants with excess nitrogen. Each spring, you should add Agricultural or Oyster Shell Lime into the soil and the traditional soil amendments to provide the necessary Calcium. Summer vegetables
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like to be kept moist but not overly wet. So, it’s a balancing act as to how often you water, and it should vary weekly depending on the temperature. We’ve had average temperatures most of May and one heat spell. If the plants were mulched, you should have watered them weekly or every ten days. With eighty degrees and above temperatures, I’d be watering once every five to seven days, but more often with hot temperatures and drying winds. This is a problem for gardeners who like to water the same week in and out. The amount of water each plant receives remains constant, whatever is necessary to get the entire root system wet. Mastering the watering schedule is the key to solving the rot problem.
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$1,000,000 [4 BD - 1,707 SF - 1945 1372 Sangamore Street 94545: $1,020,000 [3 BD - 1,731 SF - 1955 26048 Eldridge Avenue 94544: 29588 Vanderbilt Street #316 94544: $1,070,000 [3 BD - 1,587 SF - 1954 $605,000 [2 BD - 894 SF - 1988 2796 Cryer Street 94545: $1,080,000 21095 Gary Drive #307 94546: [3 BD - 1,148 SF - 1958 $630,000 [2 BD - 1,101 SF - 1980 26318 Peterman Avenue 94545: 26937 Hayward Boulevard #331 $1,129,000 [3 BD - 1,238 SF - 1957 94542: $640,000 [3 BD - 1,713 2708 Markham Court 94542: SF - 1982 $1,150,000 [3 BD - 1,705 SF - 1986 27553 Orlando Avenue 94545: 24961 Bland Street 94541: $670,000 [3 BD - 1,119 SF - 1955 $1,200,000 [4 BD - 2,040 SF - 1969 21100 Gary Drive #213 94546: 1310 Xavier Avenue 94545: $698,000 [3 BD - 1,245 SF - 1980 $1,250,000 [5 BD - 2,561 SF - 1979 27356 Marigold Court 94545: $705,000 [3 BD - 1,254 SF - 1971 SAN LEANDRO 22646 Mossy Rock Drive 94541: Total: 15 – Average Price: $1,064,733 High: $1,661,000 – Low: $640,000 $735,000 [1,688 SF - 1922 24013 La Paz Way #24 94541: 730 Fargo Avenue #2 94579: $838,000 [2 BD - 1,412 SF - 1980 $640,000 [3 BD - 1,136 SF - 1965 26394 Underwood Avenue 94544: 1562 151st Avenue 94578: $850,000 [3 BD - 1,046 SF - 1952 $790,000 [2 BD - 882 SF - 1934 412 Palmer Avenue 94541: $855,000 452 Olive Street 94578: $838,000 [2 [3 BD - 1,827 SF - 2012 BD - 1,201 SF - 1947 22644 Orion Street 94541: $900,000 14635 Wiley Street 94579: $900,000 [3 BD - 1,114 SF - 1952 [3 BD - 1,081 SF - 1951 517 Staley Avenue 94541: $906,000 14838 Juniper Street 94579: [3 BD - 1,827 SF - 2012 $910,000 [3 BD - 1,076 SF - 1953 3005 Pickford Way 94541: $910,000 14994 Portofino Circle 94578: [3 BD - 2,236 SF - 1952 $1,000,000 [3 BD - 1,582 SF - 1982 323 Williams Way 94541: $920,000 1365 Parker Street 94577: [3 BD - 1,726 SF - 2011 $1,000,000 [3 BD - 1,466 SF - 1946 18252 Boston Road 94541: $931,000 15432 Sedgeman Street 94579: [3 BD - 1,178 SF - 1935 $1,020,000 [3 BD - 1,419 SF - 1959 165 Burbank Street 94541: $977,000 16520 Los Banos Street 94578: [4 BD - 1,860 SF - 2012 $1,050,000 [4 BD - 2,186 SF - 1955 28133 East 12th Street 94544: 1721 143rd Avenue 94578:
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Total: 12 – Average Price: $1,303,333 High: $2,100,000 – Low: $775,000
23229 Canyon Terrace Drive #1 94552: $775,000 [2 BD - 984 SF 1996 2691 Watson Street 94546: $825,000 [2 BD - 1,388 SF - 1948 3937 Forest Circle 94546: $940,000 [3 BD - 1,551 SF - 2009 19588 Gliddon Street 94546: $1,250,000 [3 BD - 1,350 SF - 1963 18426 Watters Drive 94546: $1,300,000 [3 BD - 1,953 SF - 1965 19647 Betrose Court 94546: $1,305,000 [3 BD - 1,558 SF - 1954 18342 Redwood Road 94546: $1,320,000 [3 BD - 2,018 SF - 1987 18498 Joseph Drive 94546: $1,335,000 [3 BD - 1,585 SF - 1958 19830 Zeno Street 94546: $1,380,000 [3 BD - 1,507 SF - 1964 25521 Foggy Glen Drive 94552: $1,385,000 [4 BD - 1,720 SF - 1998 5125 Madison Lane #4 94546: $1,725,000 [4 BD - 2,012 SF - 2000 7550 Denison Place 94552: $2,100,000 [5 BD - 2,765 SF - 1995 HAYWARD
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354 Tippecanoe Avenue 94544: $380,000 [3 BD - 927 SF - 1951
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$1,112,000 [2 BD - 968 SF - 1946 2306 Prosperity Way 94578: $1,125,000 [3 BD - 1,854 SF - 1954 1457 Vining Drive 94579: $1,175,000 [3 BD - 1,281 SF - 1957 2135 Benedict Drive 94577: $1,250,000 [3 BD - 1,967 SF - 1967 16724 Cowell Street 94578: $1,500,000 [3 BD - 1,770 SF - 1976 2310 Riverside Court 94579: $1,661,000 [4 BD - 2,775 SF - 1998 SAN LORENZO
Total: 4 – Average Price: $828,000 High: $887,000 – Low: $720,000
17059 Via Anacapa 94580: $720,000 [3 BD - 1,406 SF - 1944 15957 Via Del Sol 94580: $825,000 [3 BD - 1,322 SF - 1944 567 Pomona Street 94580: $880,000 [4 BD - 1,300 SF - 1950 449 Hacienda Avenue 94580: $887,000 [3 BD - 1,000 SF - 1945
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Elections: Assembly District 20 Seat to See Runoff continued from front page It’s not immediately clear who will replace longtime Supervisor Wilma Chan, who died suddenly last year, in her County Supervisor District 3 seat, which includes San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Ashland, and Cherryland. Chan’s appointed successor Dave Brown did not seek re-election. Rebecca Kaplan, an Oakland city council member, leads the pack with 40.4% of votes cast. Lena Tam (29%) is her likely opponent in the General Election in November. The open California State Assembly District 20 seat will see a runoff in the General Election. San Leandro resident Liz Ortega leads the votes as of
press time, but only with 32% of the vote. Shawn Kumagai had the second most votes with 25% leaning in his direction. Castro Valley-based Joe Grcar and Ashland resident Jennifer Esteen round out the four contenders. Several incumbents were re-elected to the Alameda County office because they were unopposed. These included 2nd District Supervisor Richard Valle, Assessor Phong La, Auditor-Controller/ Clerk-Recorder Melissa Wilk, and Treasurer/Tax Collector Henry Levy. Additionally, Congressman Eric Swalwell, a Democrat received the majority of the votes and will face a yet-to-be-
named Republican in November — potentially Tom Wong or Alison Hayden. Alameda County is also getting a new district attorney because the current DA, Nancy O’Malley, did not run. Pamela Price is leading in the race for county district attorney but is so far polling 41.6%, short of the 50 percent of votes plus one she would need to avoid a November runoff. She is followed by Terry Wiley with 28.3%, Jimmie L. Wilson with 19.9%, and Seth Steward, with 9.8%. Primary Results for Top State Officials Among top state officials, Governor Gavin Newsom and Lieutenant Governor Elini Kounalakis, both Democrats,
LEGAL NOTICES FILED MAY 23, 2022 MELISSA WILK 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
FILED MAY 03, 2022 MELISSA WILK 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
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 193 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AMENDING COMPENSATION FOR DIRECTORS AT MEETINGS. Ordinance No. 193 amending Castro Valley Sanitary District Code Article II, Administration, Section 2106 was duly and regularly adopted by the Castro Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors at the Regular meeting of said Board held on June 7, 2022. The Ordinance amended Board Member compensation for services rendered as a Director for each day’s attendance at meetings from $230 to $250. This change will be effective July 1, 2022. The Castro Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors voted on June 7, 2022, at the Castro Valley Sanitary District Regular Board meeting to adopt the Ordinance as follows: Akagi – Yes; (Dooman) Woerz – Yes; Johnson – Yes; McGowan – Yes; Sadoff – Yes. The above summary constitutes the major highlights of Ordinance No. 193. A reading of the entire Ordinance may be necessary to obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance. The new rates set by this Ordinance are posted at www.cvsan.org/oan and the full text of the Ordinance is available upon request via email at contact@cvsan.org or by calling 510-537-0757
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FILED MAY 19, 2022 MELISSA WILK 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 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 585477 The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Learn and Laugh Center, at 19835 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley CA 94546, in Alameda County. Full name of registrant is: Learn and Laugh Center, at 19835 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley CA 94546. The Fictitious Business Name Statement Learn and Laugh Center, was filed on 06/04/2022 in the county of Alameda. Original File Number 585477. 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 05/09/2022. JUN 08, 15, 22, 29, 2022 0512-CVF
each got a majority of votes cast in the June 7 primary. But they will both need to face second-place Republican challengers in November, Brian Dahle for governor and Angela E. Underwood Jacobs for lieutenant governor. Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, also got a majority in the primary, with 54.7 percent, but it’s not known yet which Republican challenger he will face in November. Nathan Hochman was getting 18.4 percent of votes cast and counted, while Eric Early was getting 16.7 percent. Republican Lanhee Chen, with 37% of votes for state controller, was leading four Democrats and a Green. Democrat Malia Cohen was in second place with 21.9 % of the votes cast and counted. Incumbent state Treasurer Fiona Ma, a Democrat facing sexual harassment allegations, was pulling 57.6 % of votes, running ahead of Republicans Jack M. Guerrero, with 21.6 percent, and Andrew Do, with 17.6 %. Incumbent Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, a Democrat facing ethics allegations, was leading with 36.5 percent of the vote, pursued by Republican Robert Howell (18 percent)), fellow Democrat Marc Levine, (17.6 percent), and Republican Greg Conlon (16.3 percent). Superintendent of Public Instruction is the only big statewide race that can be won with a majority on Primary Day, as it is officially nonpartisan. Incumbent Tony Thurmond was pulling a little under half the vote, though, with 46.2 percent. His three closest challengers each had about 11 percent of the vote, but it is not yet clear who Thurmond would face if a runoff were necessary.
FILED MAY 18, 2022 MELISSA WILK County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 589184 FICTITIOUS 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
Community Calendar Saturday, June 18: Eden Garden Club Plant Sale
Eden Garden Club is having a Plant Sale this Saturday, June 18 from 9 am to 12 pm at 3090 Massachusetts St in Castro Valley. Features a wide variety of vegetable, flowers, succulents and native plants. Also nice selection of pots and gardening supplies. Proceeds help fund school garden grants for Castro Valley and Hayward schools. For more info, contact Pat Payne at 510-427-5261. Saturday, June 18: Climate Change Activism Panel
Are you wondering how to take action against climate change but don’t know how to start? Learn just that when our panel of representatives from three local activist groups discuss their own work and how you, too, can make a difference this Saturday, June 18 at 11 am at the Castro Valley Library. Featured Panelists will be: Amos White, Founder and Chief Planting Officer, 100K Trees for Humanity; Jennifer Koney, Legislative Analyst and End Fossil Fuels Action Team Co-Lead, 350 Bay Area Action; Yon Hardisty, Founder, Forestr. Registration is required. Visit: www. aclibrary.org. You can register for the in-person event at the Library or you can register to attend via Zoom.
Saturday & Sunday, June 18 & 19: Bake Sale, Raffle
St. Gerard Women’s Club Bake Sale and Raffle including our Trinkets & Treasures & Jewelry table. You won’t want to miss out on all the delicious home baked goods, Portuguese bread and so much more. We are part of St. John’s Church located at 264 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo and in the Community Room. The fun starts on June 18 from 3 pm to 8 pm and again on June 19th from 8 am to 3 pm. Sunday, June 19: Hayward Band Summer Concerts
The 40-member Hayward Municipal Band, under the direction of Kathy Morelli Maier, will start its Summer Concert season on Sunday, June 19. Other upcoming free concert dates are June 26, July 3, and July 10. All concerts are held 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Memorial Park, 24176 Mission Blvd. behind the Hayward Plunge. Bring a picnic and enjoy classical, pop, jazz, marches, and musicals. Tuesday, June 21: CV Rotary President’s Report
Outgoing club president Dwight Perry will review his year as president, and incoming president Lytrel Carter will tell the club about his plans for the next year. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, CV) at 12 to 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@ iCloud.com or 510-402-5123. Visit: castrovalleyrotary.org. Thursday, June 23: CV Chamber’s June Mixer
Castro Valley Chamber’s June Mixer. Thursday, June 23 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at JP’s Family Restaurant & Sports Lounge located at 3600 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley. Networking Mixers are a benefit of being a Chamber member. These events allow you to network and grow your business and are free for members to attend. Pre-register for this event to be entered into a special drawing the night of this event. Non-members pay $10.00 to attend mixers. Pre-register in advance to enter a special drawing this night. If you would like to join the Chamber, email in advance at: info@castrovalleychamber.com so they can make a special announcement and introduce you to their Board and Community. Saturday & Sunday, June 25 & 26: Book Sale
The Friends of the Castro Valley Library will hold a two day book sale Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26 at the Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley. The sale will include adult fiction and mystery books, DVDs and a large selection of children’s books. There will also be a table of specially priced books, including antiquarian volumes and books signed by the author. No non-fiction will be offered at this sale. Saturday hours are 10 to 3. Sunday from 1 to 4 will feature a Bag Sale, only $4/bag! All proceeds support library programs. Masks will be required.
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Stand Up to NRA, Congress Editor, Do you oppose gun violence? When we do nothing, it suggests we condone the senseless mass shootings. Each of us needs to stand up to the NRA and to our do-nothing congress. If our Founding Fathers had any idea that technology would take guns far beyond our emotional intelligence, I’m sure they would have worded the 2nd amendment a bit differently. NRA, where is your conscience? How do you sleep? Assault rifles of any kind do not belong in a civilized society. Look at other first world countries to see that it can happen. It’s my opinion that congress needs to do more than increase background checks. It needs to eliminate all assault weapons in the US. I know it’s a dream. The dream is the first step. Accomplishing that dream requires action. It can only come true if we stand up to this notion that we can have any gun we want. The mass killing machines have no place in our society. Let our gun toting friends have any type of gun that was made before 1850. Aaron Burr did fine with such a weapon. If only the NRA would use their money to buy back all assault weapons instead of buying congress. If only gun manufacturers would find something more peaceful to manufacture. If PHOTO COURTESY OF MELINDAMYERS.COM only Congress would not take the “support” (money) Topdressing perennial gardens improves the overall health of the garden, so the plants can As a wise person suggested, send all assault rifles to thrive. or lightly mix it into the top isms that will help incorporate soil goes a long way in making Ukrainian soldiers. They have a better chance of doing some inch with a hand cultivator. it into the soil. The openings your garden a beautiful part of good. Then melt them down into a world peace sculpture. –Beverly Dahlstedt, Castro Valley The earthworms, ground bee- created in the soil allow air, the landscape. Melinda Myers has writtles and other organisms will water and fertilizer to penemove it down into the soil and trate the soil surface and travel ten more than 20 gardening books, including the recently around the plant roots where it to the root zone. Then be sure to return the released Midwest Gardener’s is needed. mulch you removed from the Handbook, 2nd Edition and The second step is espegarden or add mulch if needed. Small Space Gardening. She cially helpful for those with heavy or compacted soils. Maintaining an inch or two of hosts The Great Courses “How Once the compost is in place, organic mulch on the soil sur- to Grow Anything” DVD seOgden Sterling Jones, Ph.D, do a bit of vertical mulch- face not only conserves mois- ries and the nationally-synknown to family and friends as ing. Use an auger bit on your ture and suppresses weeds, dicated Melinda’s Garden “Oggie,” died at home the evening of June 1, 2022, after a five year cordless drill. Simply drill it also continues to improve Moment TV & radio program. battle with bladder cancer. holes into the soil between the soil. As the organic mulch Myers is a columnist and plants. This aerates the soil breaks down, it adds organic contributing editor for Birds Oggie was born to Ogden and and pushes some of the com- matter and nutrients to the soil. & Blooms magazine and her Jean Jones in Lawrence, Kansas on Investing some time to website is www.MelindaMypost into the soil further boostJuly 31, 1962. His father’s military create and maintain healthy ers.com. ing your efforts. career took the family from Spain, Vertical mulching helps to Washington D.C., and finally to Kalamazoo, Michigan, where Ogspeed up the process a bit by gie was a state tennis champion at getting the compost closer to Portage Northern High School. the plant roots and soil organ-
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Give your perennials a boost this spring with a topdressing of compost, aged manure, or other organic matter. It’s a great way to revive tired gardens, improve a garden’s overall health, and keep vibrant perennials healthy and blooming. Research found topdressing your garden with compost every year or two provides most, if not all, the nutrients that most perennials need. It feeds the soil, which in turn feeds your plants. Let a soil test report and your plant’s performance determine if additional fertilizer is needed. Spring is a great time to add this as well. When purchasing compost, it should appear light and fluffy. Take a whiff, it should not have a strong smell of ammonia, rotting food or another off odor. It should have a rich, earthy smell and not be covered in flies or maggots. If jumping worms are a problem in your area, ask your compost provider how they are managing the compost to avoid spreading this invasive pest. Once you have the needed organic matter, you are ready to get started. Pull the mulch back if needed. Keep it handy, so you can put it back in place once you finish amending the soil. Topdressing is the first step in the process. Simply spread a one- to two-inch layer of the compost or other organic matter over the soil surface. Be careful not to bury the crown of your plants. You can leave the compost sitting on the soil surface
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Oggie graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1984, majoring in Aeronautics and Astronautics. He completed a master’s degree in the same field at the University of Michigan, then worked at Boeing in Seattle for several years. In 1997 he earned his Ph.D. from the University of Washington and moved to California to conduct postdoctoral research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, settling in Castro Valley with his family. Oggie was a lab scientist at LLNL for 25 years, working on various physics projects including the National Ignition Facility (NIF). At NIF, he designed experiments involving lasers and nuclear fusion, publishing numerous papers in the field. Outside of work, Oggie was an avid runner, tennis player, golfer, outdoorsman, reader, and amateur astronomer. He was an active volunteer in the Greenridge-Coldwater neighborhood association, Independent Elementary School PTA, and Castro Valley Little League. An Eagle Scout, he served as an assistant scoutmaster for troop 726 in Castro Valley. Above all, he loved spending time with family – hiking, camping, discussing art and science, eating together, laughing. He was a brilliant and endlessly positive person who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Oggie is survived by his wife Jennifer, brother Michael, and children Emily, Halley, and Spenser. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Oggie’s name to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, or the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
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Food for Thought: Writing the Castro Valley Fitness Diet Book By Mitch Rothbardt
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S Our Athletes of the Week are the Creekside Middle School JV Football team. On May 19, the team won the Southern Alameda County Middle Athletic League flag football Championship game against Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School from Union City. The Wildcats dominated the first half with a score of 20-0, but IVC went on a 22-point run in the second half. Thankfully,
Creekside scored an additional touchdown and held off IVCMS with a final score of 2622. Creekside’s win is even more significant since the team had its troubles earlier in the season. But thanks to the hard work of the team with the help of coaches Jessie, Pete, and Dave, the Wildcats won a second seed in the playoffs and finished strong against the previously undefeated IVCMS team.
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omeone once asked me if I’ve written a book. I can’t tell you how good that made me feel. It meant they felt what I wrote. It helped them. They could relate to it. That’s special to me. It’s special because my beliefs on fitness and nutrition are simple. As a matter of fact, one of those beliefs is that fitness and nutrition SHOULD be simple. When I look around a bookstore and see “The Blood Type Diet” or the “Drop 20 Pounds in A Month Diet” or the “Grapefruit Diet” my heart sinks. There are lots of people who try very hard to make this stuff seem complicated. They do that because they want you to believe: 1. You can’t do it without them, and most importantly 2. If it doesn’t work for you, it’s your fault. Imagine if your doctor told you to get a surgery that didn’t work 95% of the time and
they’d blame you if it failed. That’s the weight loss industry. So, with all that being said.. Here’s an exclusive look at my diet book before it’s officially released. The Castro Valley Fitness Diet Book “Eat good protein, plenty of fruits, vegetables, and water, some healthy fats, and a good amount of carbohydrates to support your activity, energy, and brain function. Eat snacks when you want (ice cream is delicious!) and don’t stress over the details. If the above is difficult, and it may be if you’ve spent a lot of time overthinking your food choices and dieting, work with someone who can help you rediscover what your body really feels like and do your best to improve your thought process and values around food and body image.” That’s it! What do you think? It’s a good read, huh? Do you think it’ll be an Amazon best seller? Do you think Dr. Oz will invite me to his show? Yeah…probably not.
I know I’m being silly, but that’s the point because the book’s first two paragraphs are just about everything you need to know about nutrition. I’m not kidding. The third paragraph is what really matters, though. We’re so emotionally messed up over food that we don’t trust ourselves. You know this applies to you if the second paragraph caused you to shudder a little. I believe, and there’s lots of research backing me up, that by letting go of the overthinking and stressing we begin to allow ourselves to feel what our body really wants and needs, and therefore start to actually trust ourselves around food again. In other words, by letting go we actually gain more control. I’d love to hear your thoughts. 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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continued from front page most standing in the parking lot area. No arrests were made, but deputies say an active hate crime investigation is underway as is an investigation into the annoying and harassing of children. “ACSO will dedicate all resources to ensure the safety of members of our LGBTQ community,” said Lt. Ray Kelly. “We will make sure any future events at the library are safe against hate speech and threats of violence. As we celebrate Pride Month, we will be swift in our response to any incidents where there are threats to harm members of this community.” Drag Queen Story Hour was started in 2015 by author and activist Michelle Tea in San Francisco with the goal to “inspire a love of reading while teaching deeper lessons on diversity, self-love, and an appreciation of others.” Also known as Queen Story Hour, Drag Queen Storytime, and Drag Story Time, the events are hosted by drag queens reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Saturday’s host, Panda Dulce continued the storytime after the protesters left but posted on social media later
that day about the incident. “What happened at San Lorenzo is merely the most recent link in a chain of premeditated homophobic and transphobic violence and this event will be far from the last,” Dulce said. In response to the Proud Boys, Members of Castro Valley Pride hosted a rally this past Monday in support of LGBTQ families, library staff, and allies. About 20 people arrived in the San Lorenzo Library parking lot with large colorful flags and carrying signs of support. US Representative Eric Swalwell issued a statement
after learning about the event. The congressman said he will be flying home today to meet with the community and law enforcement in support. “We must reject this hate and extremism whenever it shows itself,” Swalwell said. “There is no place for this hate in the East Bay, and we all need to speak up with one voice in saying so.” Alameda County Sheriff’s Office said they will post a patrol at the library for future reading events. Castro Valley Library is also promoting that its Pride Storytime is happening on June 21 starting as 6:30 & 7:00pm.
Free Outdoor Concert Come enjoy an outdoor concert featuring the James Henry Trio at the Castro Valley Library on Thursday, June 30 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Back by popular demand, James Henry has toured internationally as a master percussionist. His soulful sound encompasses music from across the globe, including Afrofunk, Urban Caribbean, R&B, Reggae and more! Registration is required. Choose “Events” on our web site at www.aclibrary.org.
Because this is an outdoor event, automobile parking will be limited at the library. We will be maintaining social distancing practices and following all local health precautions and guidelines. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Please bring your own chairs; the library is unable to provide chairs for this event. Visit the Castro Valley Library for info about upcoming concerts in July and August as well as other programming for the whole family!
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