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EBMUD: Water Wasters Beware, It Will Cost You By Michael Singer
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New Principal
Fortenberry named Principal at Castro Valley High School
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What’s Healthy?
Castro Valley Fitness expert explains what it takes to get healthy
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Roe Rally
CVHS students hold Rally for Abortion Rights and Community Safety
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US Representative Eric Swalwell met with dozens of people outside the Planned Parenthood building in Hayward this past Saturday to hear their concerns, and reaffirm his commitment to reproductive freedom following the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. “It’s an honor to stand beside so many people across the East Bay who are committed to protecting a woman’s right to make her own decisions about her body,” Swalwell said. “Thank you for making your voices heard.”
Officials Honor Late Publisher: Fred Zehnder Day Proclaimed By Michael Singer
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One year following the tragic death of our publisher, Fred Zehnder, government officials are honoring him with proclamations, and potentially the renaming of a street in his honor. On June 21, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and the San Leandro City Council both issued statements proclaiming June 27 as Fred Zehnder Day and commending his family, friends, business partners, and the newspaper staff for providing an invaluable service that keeps the community connected.
“The San Leandro Times is what keeps this community together,” said San Leandro Mayor Pauline Cutter. “I always look forward to Thursdays when the Times comes out because I could tell if I
was going to have a good day or a bad day. But Fred’s work and the work at the Times was always something we paid attention to because it has that community cohesiveness.” Following the Alameda County Supervisor’s presentation, District 4 Supervisor Nate Miley commented that he would instruct his staff and the Castro Valley MAC (Municipal Advisory Committee) to seek potential sites in town where the county could rename a street in Fred’s honor. “I will be working with the MAC and Public Works to see where we could make this happen,” Miley said. see ZEHNDER on page 3
Running your water all day could end up costing you hundreds of dollars on your water bill or even force the installation of a water meter at your home, following a vote by the EBMUD Board of Directors earlier this month. And while water officials are not going to send officers to your home any time soon, they are asking the public to continue to take seriously the mandatory 10 percent water use reduction issued back in April.
“We’re not water cops, but we are asking customers to be responsible and to conserve and protect water supplies,” said East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) spokesperson Nelsy Rodriguez. All of California is under extreme drought conditions—the second time in WATER WOES 10 years—and all 58 counties in the state are under a drought emergency proclamation. To date, EBMUD reservoir see WATER on back page
Health Officials: Get Screened for Prostate Cancer By Mike McGuire
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Men of a certain age should get screened against prostate cancer during June, National Men’s Health Month, says Dr. William Tu of the Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center., But any month is fine as long as it’s soon, he added. Tu, Assistant Chief of Urology at the center, said men between 50 and 69, and Black men beginning at age 45, need to guard against cancer. It doesn’t have any symptoms in its early stages and is highly curable if caught early while hard to beat once it spreads. It’s also one of the few cancers to become more common in recent years, while most have declined in prevalence, said Tu.
Women, who don’t have a prostate, should encourage men in their lives to get screened. “Men don’t always go to the doctor when they should,” said Dr. Tu. The prostate is a small organ just below the bladder that produces seminal fluid. In many men, it gets enlarged with age, causing urination problems, but that problem, and those symptoms, are unrelated to cancer, Tu said. Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of death in men, behind only lung cancer. Dr. Tu said that about one in eight men will get it in their lifetime, and about one in forty will die of it. A blood test looks for levels of PSA, or prostate-specific antigen. A relatively normal PSA see CANCER on page 10
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Friends of SL Library Scholarships
Sun sets at 8:34 p.m. today, rises at 5:49 a.m. Thursday.
Friends of the San Leandro Library presented scholarship awards to three outstanding area high school graduates: Recipient Ruilin Wu, second from left, a Castro Valley High School graduate, will attend U.C. Irvine with a public health science major. San Leandro High School graduate Andrew Bui, right, will major in biochemistry and molecular biology at U.C.Davis. Not pictured, Francesca Carney, a Bishop O’Dowd graduate, will major in political science and economics at the University of Chicago. Scholarship Committee cochairs Linda Stark, left, and Kathy Gorman, second from right, made the presentations at the annual meeting of the Friends of the Library membership.
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Castro Valley Arts Foundation is celebrating Summer with a joyous Fleetwood Mask concert, Saturday, July 9, at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Fleetwood Mask is the original Fleetwood Mac Experience Tribute—the only tribute band endorsed by co-founder Mick Fleetwood! To add to the fun, CVAF has invited food truck Roadside Rotisserie, 21st Amendment Brewery, and TwiningVine Estate Winery to cater dinner
before the concert starting at 5:00 pm on the front patio of the theater. This is a 21+ event. Fleetwood Mask formed in 2011 to honor the legacy of Fleetwood Mac. With such songs as “Landslide,” “Rhiannon,” and “Dreams,” Barbara Martin (keyboards/vocals), Don Oberempt (drums/percussion), Claudette Rodriquez (vocal/percussion), Christopher Zerbe (guitar/vocals), and Paul Jones (bass guitars/vocal) create the magic of the special
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CORRECTION: In our June 22 article about increasing library safety and the homophobic incident at San Lorenzo Library, we mistakenly identified storytime host Panda Dulce as Panda Duke. The Forum regrets the error.
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Zehnder: His Legacy continued from front page A representative with US Congressman Eric Swalwell’s office said an official proclamation honoring Zehnder in the Congressional Record is also being prepared. Zehnder was born March 5, 1934, in Lakeport, California where he grew up on a dairy farm with his three surviving brothers. In 1944, he established the Scotts Valley News at the age of 10 and delivered 50 copies of his one-page weekly, which he reported, wrote, edited, and printed by himself. He attended Humboldt State College in 1952, where he majored in journalism and later worked part-time at a radio station in Eureka, California. After graduation, Fred was drafted into the Army at age 22. Posted to Fort Bliss, Texas, where he worked at an Army public information office. In 1988, Fred became the news director for KTVU-TV FOX 2 in Oakland where he hired notable on-air talents such as Dennis Richmond, Barbara Simpson, Elaine Corral, Leslie Griffith, Julie Haener, weatherman Bill Martin, and sports anchor Mark Ibanez. Fred retired from KTVU in 1999. Never one to slow down, Fred founded the San Leandro Times and later purchased the Castro Valley Forum in 1991. Fred was never married and never had children. He lived a quiet life doing what he loved most. He loved panning for gold in the 60s and 70s in the Sierra foothills on weekends. Fred loved gardening. He also loved English sports cars and drove a Triumph TR4 and a Rover in the 60s and 70s. He also drove a Plymouth Valiant in the early 60s that had a push-button transmission. “Fred was living his dream,” said Fred’s sister-in-law Isabelle Zehnder. “We all know he wasn’t done. He was healthy and vibrant and had much life left to live. He was taken in such a tragic and abrupt way that it has left his family, the Morrison’s, and his extended media family in shock and disbelief. He will be greatly missed.” Fred died on June 27 at the age of 87 after being hit by a car in his Alameda neighborhood. Michael Alexander Williams, 31, was charged by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence.
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Drunken Spousal Assault Monday, June 27: at 3:00 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 26-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of spousal assault, public intoxication, and resisting arrest. A call about a loud and aggressive-sounding argument sent deputies outside a home on San Miguel Avenue near Somerset Avenue. There, the man was discovered to be intoxicated in public. Deputies report the suspect also became confrontational. The man was taken into custody.
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Death Threat, Loaded Gun Thursday, June 23: at 9:38 p.m., deputies arrested a 20-year-old CV man on suspicion of verbal assault, threatening bodily injury with a deadly weapon, illegal concealed carry of a loaded weapon, and carrying the weapon in a vehicle. The man was reportedly in a vehicle in the parking lot of a grocery store on Redwood Road near the Boulevard. Deputies report the man got into a verbal altercation when he flashed his weapon. The man was handcuffed and taken into custody.
Shoplifter Caught Sunday, June 26 at 10:00 p.m., a 41-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting from a pharmacy on Castro Valley Boulevard near Yeandle Avenue. Deputies responded to a call from the manager about Family Fight the man who left with unpaid merchandise. The man was Thursday, June 23: at 7:45 p.m., a 911 call about a loud taken into custody. and aggressive-sounding argument sent deputies to a home Fight at Coffee Shop Sunday, June 26: at 5:12 p.m., on Forest Avenue near Omega deputies arrested a 38-year-old Avenue. There, they arrested man from Castro Valley on a 42-year-old woman from suspicion of spousal assault. A Castro Valley on suspicion of call about an altercation sent assault on a family member. deputies to a coffee shop on Deputies took the woman into Redwood Road near Castro custody. The victim was treated Valley Boulevard. There, they at the scene. handcuffed the man and took Made Death Threats him into custody. The victim Tuesday, June 21: at 9:15 p.m., was treated at the scene. deputies arrested a 52-year-old man from Castro Valley on susDrove Intoxicated Friday, June 24: at 8:05 p.m., picion of making death threats a 42-year-old CV man was to a neighbor. The man was at arrested as part of a warrant a home on Emerald Court near issued for his capture. Depu- Gem Avenue when deputies ties served the warrant outside were dispatched to investigate
University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from California State University, East Bay. In the last two years, astro Valley High Fortenberry acted as the PrinciSchool has a new principal. The District pal Designee, working closely with Principal Torpey to ensure Board of Education last Wednesday selected Christo- a smooth transition. “Mr. Fortenberry has been pher Fortenberry to lead Trojans, replacing Blaine Torpey an integral part of our district’s who stepped down earlier this leadership team, and he will continue to work closely with month. Fortenberry has more than CVHS staff to ensure that stu20 years of educational expe- dents are provided high-quality rience starting at James Logan learning opportunities in a safe High School in 2001. During and welcoming environment,” his tenure at James Logan, he said Superintendent Parvin Ahmadi. invested his time in various aspects of the school community supporting academics and athletics. He then ventured to CVHS in 2015 as a mathematics teacher. Since arriving, he Curls & led the CVHS Varsity Boys Basketball team as head coach, Highlights developing student-athletes in Katy & Daughter Danell improving basketball skills. Fortenberry was promoted to assistant principal and supervised several departments to Ask for Katy • (510) 332-1806 / 886-6887 support teaching and learning, 19129 Redwood Rd. Castro Valley and student safety at CVHS. Fortenberry was honored as the recipient of the AdministraSince The Entire line of tor of the Year 2022 by the As1969 sociation of California School New Chapter Administrators Region 6. Products He was also nominated as Athletic Director of the Year NATURAL FOODS by North Coast Section, and San Leandro Teacher of the Year for Cur182 Pelton Center riculum Design. Fortenberry (510) 483-3630 earned his Master of Arts in Castro Valley Coaching and Athletic Ad3446 Village Dr. ministration from Concordia (510) 581-0220 CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
a business on Redwood Road near Vegas Avenue. The man was previously charged with driving under the influence and with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail.
a heated verbal argument. Deputies handcuffed the man and took him into custody. Reckless Driver with Illegal Gun Possession Tuesday, June 21: at 1:24 p.m., a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving and illegal possession of a loaded gun. Deputies pulled the man over on Redwood Road near Vegas Avenue after following him on I-580. The man was found to have a loaded weapon in the vehicle. Deputies took the man into custody. Traffic Stop Ends in Arrest Tuesday, June 21: at 4:14 a.m., deputies pulled over and arrested a 58-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of driving with an expired registration which resulted in a search of the vehicle. The man was charged with receiving stolen property, illegal possession of a firearm, possession of illegal narcotics and related drug paraphernalia, and driving with an expired license. Deputies took the man into custody. Carrying Stolen Guns Monday, June 20: at 6:27 p.m., a 34-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of two counts of possession of stolen property, two counts of illegal possession of loaded firearms in public, and driving with invalid registration. Deputies pulled the woman over while she was driving on Redwood Road near Redwood Court. During questioning, they discovered the stash. The woman was taken to Santa Rita Jail.
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Summertime Air Conditioning Use Could Exceed Electrical Capacity “It’s a pretty clear warning to all of us that we can’t keep doing what we are doing or our energy system will break down in the next few decades, simply because of the summertime air conditioning,” said Susanne Benz, a geographer and climate scientist at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, who was not involved in the new study. You may want to think The heaviest air conditiontwice before lowering your thermostat. ing use with the greatest risk for overloading the power grid “We tried to isolate just the comes during heat waves, impact of climate change,” said which also present the highest risk to health. Electricity Renee Obringer, an environmental engineer at Penn State generation tends to be below peak during heat waves as University and lead author well, further reducing capacity, of the new study. “If nothing changes, if we, as a society, re- Obringer said. Without enough capacity to fuse to adapt, if we don’t match the efficiency demands, what meet demand, energy utilities may have to stage rolling would that mean?” Improvements in home air blackouts during heat waves to conditioners could supply the avoid grid failure, as California’s energy providers did in additional cooling needed to achieve current comfort levels August 2020 during a record without increased demand for heat sometimes topping 117° F. “We’ve seen this in Califorelectricity, the study found. Increased efficiency of 1% to nia already—state power suppliers had to institute blackouts 8% would be required. because they couldn’t provide the needed electricity,” ObringR&S Overhead er said. The state attributed Garage Door Inc. 599 deaths to the heat, but the true toll may have been closer 510-483-9700 to 3,900. ® www.rsdoors.com Consequences of cascading WE CAN FIX IT TODAY! Lic.# 321078 electrical grid failures are likely • Noisy Garage Door? • Dented Steel Sections? to impact already vulnerable populations, including low-in• Rotten Wood Panels? • Broken Springs? come, non-white and older • Complete Lubrication Tune-Up Special residents, first, Obringer noted. • Tighten All Fasteners It’s also most likely the New Customers • Operator Adjustment largest increases in electricity Only • Adjust Springs demand will occur in the alExp. 8/31/22 • Safety Check ready hot South and Southwest With coupon. Not valid with any other offers. and in the Midwest.
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Celebrating July Fourth At EB Parks
Healthy Isn’t Destination, It’s Direction
By Ned MacKay
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What’s healthy? How long will it take? How will you know when you’re there? Can you ever eat pizza and ice cream? Well, “healthy” isn’t really a destination. It’s a direction. Think of it like “West.” You never arrive at “west,” you just head that way. People think getting healthy takes hours of hard exercise and a restrictive diet and that’s why so many never get started. It’s overwhelming. People are busy. Between work, family, and trying to keep your head above the constant rolling tides of insanity the world keeps throwing at you, the thought of hours of exercise and food prep feels like about 18 things too many. The good news is you don’t have to do all that to get healthier. Just like taking one step west moves you in that direction, there are easy things you can do any time that’ll move you towards “healthier”. Here are nine things to consider: 1. Drink some water. About75% of people are chronically dehydrated which can lead to cognitive and physical issues. 2. Breathe. For some reason, people seem stressed these see HEALTHY on back page
The Fourth of July is almost here, and it is typically one of the busiest days in the East Bay Regional Parks. Keep in mind that fire danger is high. Fireworks of any kind are prohibited in the regional parks. Smoking is prohibited, too. If you were considering spending the weekend in a regional park campground, it’s too late to get a space. All campsites have been booked in advance. However this doesn’t preclude a day trip to your favorite park. Barring closures due to fire danger or other emergencies, all the regional parks will be open on Independence Day weekend. Before you go, check the park district website, www. ebparks.org, in case of any last-minute restrictions. On July Fourth, all picnic areas will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. It’s best to arrive early in order to secure a table. The parks are likely to be crowded, especially those with swim facilities. There are barbecue stands at most picnic areas. If none are available, it’s permissible to use portable barbecues, but not in tall, dry grass, for obvious reasons. Please dispose of used coals only in the concrete bins see PARKS on page 10
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Jenny Lin Foundation Holds Service Dedicated to Promoting Child Safety Jenny Lin Foundation, established in Castro Valley following the brutal killing of Jennifer (Jenny) Lin in her own home in 1994, hosts a service every year in honor of Jenny’s memory. The memorial for 2022 was held on Friday, June 17, at the Castro Valley Library. Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern, Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley, as well as Castro Valley Unified School District Superintendent Parvin Ahmadi
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shown by the community over that many years in continuing Jenny’s love for music. Jenny had never had the chance to begin high school when her life was cut short on May 27, 1994. To date the mystery of her murder has not been solved. An increased reward of $200,000 is maintained for information leading to the conviction of Jenny’s murderer. Anyone with information is urged to call (510) 667-3636 or the Jenny Lin toll-free hotline at (855)4-JENNY-LIN.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You clever Ewes and Rams love nothing more than to rise to a challenge. So, by all means, if you feel sure about your facts, step right up and defend your side of the issue.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): You’ve done some great work recently. Now it’s time to reward yourself with something wonderful, perhaps a day at a spa or a night out with someone very special. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): You love to talk, but don’t forget to make time to do a little more listening, otherwise you could miss out on an important message someone might be trying to send you. CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Your aspect indicates some uncertainty about one of your goals. Use this period of shifting attitudes to reassess what you really want and what you’re ready to do to get it. LEO (July 23 - August 22): Your social life is picking up, and you’ll soon be mingling with old friends and making new ones. But ‘twixt the fun times, stay on top of changing workplace conditions. VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): A trusted friend offers understanding as you vent some long-pent-up feelings. Now, move on from there and start making the changes you’ve put off all this time. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): You might well feel uneasy as you face a difficult situation involving someone close to you. But you know you’re doing the right thing, so stick with your decision. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You’re a good friend to others. Now is the time to allow them to be good friends to you. Rely on their trusted advice to help you get through an uncertain period. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Family and friends are always important, but especially so at this time. Despite your hectic workplace schedule, make a real effort to include them in your life. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): That project you’ve been working on is almost ready for presentation. But you still need some information from a colleague before you can consider it done. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): Don’t let those negative attitudes that have sprung up around you drain your energies. Shrug them off, and move ahead with the confidence that you can get the job done. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): Aspects favor some dedicated fun time for the hardworking Piscean. A nice, refreshing plunge into the social swim can recharge your physical and emotional batteries.
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were among the speakers. The ceremony was then followed by a candlelight walk in downtown Castro Valley. Thanks to the traffic team of the Sheriff’s Office the event went smoothly and helped raise awareness of child safety in the community. Every summer the Jenny Lin Foundation runs a youth music program offered free of charge to middle and high school musicians in the Bay Area. Superintendent Ahmadi appreciated the perseverance
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My college history professor was renowned for a statement he would make to every new class: “The only thing we learn from history,” he would intone, “Is that we don’t learn from history.” Put another way, we tend to have very short memories and seldom seem to remember lessons we garnered from experiences as few as 15 years ago. Q2 of 2009 saw the average days-on-the-market (DOM) in Alameda County at 55 days. During this period, homes sold for an average of 94% of their list price. Since then, DOM numbers have been steadily dropping. Average same quarter DOM in 2012 was 42 with 2015 coming in at 21. By 2018,
average DOM had dropped to 16 days and homes were selling an average of 9% over list price. Same period 2021 saw DOM down to 11 days with homes selling 16% over asking. The consequence of this steady decline in DOM is that sellers have grown to expect that the numbers will always get lower. In reality, they fluctuate up and down and, if we were paying attention to history, would understand that everything that comes down eventually goes back up and vice versa. If nothing else, the current increase in interest rates should serve as an example. Because sellers have grown accustomed to being able to sell just about any home in a few short days
with multiple offers, the fact no offers are coming in after a week is sending sellers into a state of panic. In reality, even with increased interest rates and an overall slowdown in the market, the average DOM in Alameda County has only risen to 15 days. As a result of the additional time now required to sell homes, we are seeing a return to tactics that were historically reserved for homes on the market over 30 days. Sellers are slashing prices mere days after hitting the market, buyer agent’s commissions are being raised, credits for closing costs are being bandied about and offers to buy down buyer’s interest rates are making the rounds. Truth is, even with the current slowdown, homes that are properly prepared and priced correctly are typically selling within 14 days without any gimmicks. With this in mind, I would like to suggest that sellers focus on things that really matter: ensuring that their property sparkles and dialing in an effective and realistic list price from the beginning. 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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Espalier Trees Grow Fine but Take a Few Seasons to Form BUZZ BERTOLERO
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palier’s arms, branches, or laterals. This may take several growing seasons. Once the structure has been formed, you prune only for shape and fruit production. I would space the trees 8 feet apart, but if you stagger the height of the arms/branches/laterals, you can space the trees closer. You can purchase espaliered trees. Your favorite garden center is a resource, but I have seen them at Costco.
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than likely to be doing; perennials, shady, roses, vegetables, containers, citrus and fruit trees, or a combination of any of them. A more critical factor to consider is the visible site lines inside and out of the landscape or garden area. Ideally, gardeners would prefer a larger backyard than a front yard. Since most people enter and exit through the garage, front yard landscaping tends to be for neighbors, guests, and drive by. A larger backyard gives you many more opportunities to enjoy your gardening efforts. The vistas from each room should be evaluated, and the view from the kitchen sink may be the most important as so much time is spent at this one spot. It seems like a waste of time and energy to develop a specialty area that can only be viewed when one goes outdoors and turns a corner. This is avoided by knowing where the sight lines are. Also, remember that there is more than one viewpoint, as everyone does not sit in the same seat. If the home has never been landscaped and it has southwest exposure, be sure there is enough room to plant trees off the fence line; otherwise, you end up sharing the tree(s) with a neighbor(s) who may not appreciate the tree in their yard as much as you do. Although exposure is essential, I believe the types of gardening and site lines are the key. 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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WEEKEND GARDENER Summer Planting A-to-Z Finish planting this big round of summer flowers and vegetables. Anything planted after July 4 should be to fill-in and replace the first big burst of annuals and vegetables. The list of summer flowers is endless, starting the alyssum and ending with zinnias. This is really the last opportunity to plant summer flowering bulbs such as gladioluses, dahlias and lilies. Shrubs, vines, ground covers and herbs can be planted now. This is the last weekend to plant tomatoes, squash, peppers, eggplant, melons and cucumbers from seedlings. Put in corn and beans from seed. These vegetables need constant hot weather to become prolific producers. Veggie Feeding Time For greater yields in the vegetable garden, feed eggplant, peppers, squashes and tomatoes when they bloom. You can hand-pollinate tomatoes by flicking blooms during the driest part of the day. Big plants can be taken care of with one or two shakes while holding onto their cages. The pollen is naturally sticky and this helps to spread it. Mulch Keep adding to mulches throughout the summer to keep roots cool, foil weeds and help to cqonserve water. Always water well before adding the mulch or you will insulate dry soil rather than moist. Pile mulch two to six inches deep under shrubs, trees, vines, flower and vegetable beds. Let grass clippings dry out a bit before piling them up or they will clump into a mat that is impervious to water. Houseplants Summer is the biggest growing season for houseplants. Feed them on a monthly basis. Some plants can come outdoors for a breather if they’re protected from direct sun and wind. Hanging Baskets Soak hanging baskets under a sprinkler or in a tub every now and then to ensure roots are getting thoroughly irrigated. Yellow Jackets Never squash a yellow jacket. The dying pest releases an alarm pheromone that alerts others and in less than 15 seconds yellow jackets within a 15-foot radium will rally to the victim’s aid by zeroing-in on you.
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About three dozen people gathered at the intersection of Castro Valley Boulevard and Redwood Road, sometimes called Peace Corner, to voice their dissatisfaction with the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade, which had federally guaranteed the right of a woman to get an abortion. The Rally and Action for Abortion Rights and Community Safety was organized by Castro Valley High School students and was one of the hundreds of similar rallies this past weekend.
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Parks: Tips For Holiday continued from page 5 designed for that purpose; not in the metal or plastic trash barrels. And always be aware of the need for fire safety. A few other tips for your holiday excursion: • Take plenty of water, especially if you venture out on the trails. Once you are away from the trailheads and picnic areas, there are few if any drinking water sources in the backcountry. • If the weather is hot, plan your hike or ride for the morning hours before the heat of the day. And go with a companion; if a problem occurs, one of you can go for help. Pick up a map from the park district website or at a trailhead information panel. • If you go alone, tell someone responsible where you are going and when you will return. Then inform them when you’re home safe. • Don’t forget sunscreen and wide-brimmed hats. Sunburn can ruin your day. • If there’s an emergency in a park, please cooperate with all instructions from lifeguards, rangers, police or firefighters. This is just a sample of activities available in the regional parks. But however you spend the holiday weekend, have a safe and happy Independence Day.
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CV Library Hosts Free Outdoor Concert Join us for an outdoor concert featuring the James Henry Trio at the Castro Valley Library on Thursday, June 30 at 6:30 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. Visit: www.aclibrary.org. Bring your lawn chairs... bring the family... bring a picnic! 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. Friday, July 1: ‘First Friday’ Block Party in San Leandro
Dr. William Tu on the job at Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center.
Cancer: National Men’s Health Month continued from front page result requires no action but does give your doctor something to compare later tests against, said Tu. A very high level might call for immediate treatment. If the PSA level is somewhat elevated, but not very high, your doctor will probably want to re-test in several months to check its level then. If it’s still elevated, he or she might Dr. William Tu suggest a biopsy to look for any cancer present, Tu said. prostate cancer is high-risk, “However, while some much of the time it’s low-risk,
LEGAL NOTICES JUN 16, 2022 FILED JUN 06, 2022 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT FILED County Clerk MELISSA WILK County Clerk OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS MELISSA WILK NAME STATEMENT ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY FILE NUMBER 585477 By----------, Deputy By----------, Deputy 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
FILE NO. 589799 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Dino’s Restaurant, located at 20390 Lake Chabot Rd Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lucky Dog, Inc, 20390 Lake Chabot Rd Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 12/22/2014 /s/ Allen Qi Xin Feng This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JUN 15, 2027 JUN 22, 29, JUL 06, 13, 2022 0515-CVF
FILE NO. 589509 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Whisper Writer Press, located at 5759 Gold Creek Drive Castro Valley, CA 94552. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Daniel W. Brown Jr., 5759 Gold Creek Drive Castro Valley, CA 94552. Natalie S. Brown 5759 Gold Creek Drive Castro Valley, CA 94552. This business is conducted by Married Couple. This business commenced N/A /s/ Daniel W. Brown Jr This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JUN 05, 2027 JUN 29, JUL, 06, 13, 20, 2022 0000-CVF
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growing very slowly,” Tu said. “Unless you live to be very, very old you’ll probably die of something else.” Men can choose to live with that low risk and not treat cancer, but Tu said you should talk with your doctor about options, including non-surgical ones if you get that result. If you opt not to treat, your doctor will need to keep even low-risk cancer under “active surveillance” as time goes on, in case that risk changes. Any high-risk cancer found requires immediate treatment, which can include radiation, surgery, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy. Surgery to remove cancer has become simpler in recent years and is thus easier on patients, who can now often leave the hospital the same day, Tu said. We do not really know what causes prostate cancer or why its incidence is rising, Tu said. Screenings had dropped around 2012 when concerns were raised that PSA testing was leading to overtreatment. Doctors now interpret PSA results more cautiously and urge all men in the target age range to get screened, he said.
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro are joining Drake’s Brewing for a First Friday charitable block party on Friday, July 1, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Drake’s San Leandro Barrel House. The Club invites the community to join them for beer, food, music, and games. The event is FREE and open to the public. Come on down to Drake’s Barrel House in San Leandro: 1933 Davis St. suite #177.
Saturday, July 2:
Independence Day at Meek Mansion After a two year hiatus, Independence Day at Meek is back! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, July 2 from 10 am to 2 pm, and will feature crafts, live music from the Blues Bottle Band, community information and resources, self-guided tours of Meek Mansion, and fun and games for the whole family. The near annual event has taken place almost every year since 2009. The Blues Bottle Band will brighten up the day with live music. Walk through the Meek Mansion to learn more about the family that once lived in this beautiful house as well as their place in history. Community groups and organizations look forward to sharing info and resources. Enjoy lots of fun outdoor activities, games, and crafts for the whole family in this beloved park! Saturday, July 9:
Fleetwood Mask at CV Center for the Arts Sounds of Summer concerts with dinner and drinks will be held at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts. Food trucks Roadside Rotisserie and Smoked Seduction, 21st Amendment Brewery, Drakes Brewing Company, and TwiningVine Estate Winery will cater dinner before the concerts. Fleetwood Mask, the Fleetwood Mac Experience, will entertain on July 9. Lighten UP! Paul Conyers and Friends, a night of comedy will follow on July 16. Dinner is 5 to 7pm on the front patio of the theater. Concerts begin at 7:30 pm. This is a 21+ event and dinner tickets are limited. For more information please visit: www.CVartsfoundation.org Saturday, July 16:
Annual Bocce Tournanment The Castro Valley Bocce Group will conducting their annual Bocce Tournament, a fundraiser for the George Mark Children’s House. There are still openings for two teams, if you would like to enter a four person team for a $200 donation, (tax deductible) all proceeds will go to the George Mark Children’s House. We are also soliciting prizes for for the raffle. For any additional information please contact Al Bronzini at: vabronzini@yahoo.com or 510-581-2339. Saturday, August 6: CV Women’s Club Bridge Fundraiser
Play Bridge with the Castro Valley Women’s Club on August 6 at 18330 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, and help raise money for scholarships to be given to worthy women from Castro Valley High School. Cost per table is $80. Coffee at 8:30 am, playing begins at 9 am, lunch will be served at 12:30. Reservations and money due by August 1, send to CVWC, P.O. Box 2764, Castro Valley, CA 94546. There will be bridge prizes and door prizes. Questions? please call 510-410-7223 and leave name and phone number.
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Editor, It has become apparent that our public schools, and even worse, a school that has been shut down, have not received the message that we all must do our best to conserve water. Strobridge Elementary has been closed permanently as of I attended the first presentation by the Alameda County the end of this school session. And yet, every morning they Public Works Agency (PWA) on the proposed Somerset continue to water the fields. Why? It’s obvious nobody is Avenue bike lane. It was clear that outreach to residents who live on Somerset was not adequate, and that there was using the field any more. The baseball field hasn’t been in use for years. I have left messages with the hayward Unified disdain by some presenters toward the bike riders who did attend the meeting to review the plans. It also appeared the School District regarding their water usage. Maybe, because Douglas B. Atkinson, took his three options presented were developed without input from its summer, my messages have not been returned. It is fruslast breath on June 20th, 2022, 2 trating, and very upsetting, when most of us are doing our days shy of his 85th birthday. Born the community. Attendees offered suggestions and the mabest to conserve water to see a school that has shut its doors in San Jose in 1937, he served his jority of them voiced concerns about the safety of Alternacountry for 23 years and retired as tive 1 because the bike lane is not protected and riders must wasting water on a fields that have been abandoned. – Charles Scott, Hayward MSgt from the Air Force. He leaves share the space with cars. Community input and alternatives behind his wife of 61 years, Elisawere “duly noted” but it does not sound like the PWA is beth Atkinson of Union City, son making an alteration to the three options. It was essentially Norbert Atkinson/Shirley Azevedo a case of choosing the least-worst option for the attendees. of Nevada, son Robert Atkinson, As for Mr. Crawford’s remark in the June 22 edition that LETTERS TO THE EDITOR must include wife Loreen of Castro Valley, son William Atkinson of there’s not enough bicycle traffic on Somerset to justify writer’s first and last names, phone number, city of resiCastro Valley. Grandchildren, Jamie Ellis, husband Matthew of Washington, Jayson Aguilar-Rice, wife Brenda of a safe bike lane, if Somerset Ave. or any street in Castro dence, and must be under 300 words. The Forum does Daly City, Robert Atkinson, wife Regina of San Lorenzo, Valley offered a protected lane of travel, there would be not print unsigned or anonymous letters. We reserve the Benjamin Atkinson, financee Amanda Castaneda of Casmany more people using it, including kids riding to school right to edit as necessary. Email Letters to: filesforfotro Valley and great grand children, Alex, Angel Baby, and folks wishing to cut down their carbon footprint. Sadly, rum@gmail.com or mail to: The Forum, P.O. Box 2897 Alathea, Azariah, Raelin and BE3 (fall of 2022) Mr. Carbone is right when he said he has to make a “logiAlameda, CA 94501 cal choice” when he rides his bike; I’d love to know what streets in Castro Valley he considers logical or safe. As a 35-year resident, I don’t consider my own commuPROTECT YOUR HOME 365 DAYS A YEAR nity safe enough to ride in. That’s a shame because Castro Valley has the potential to be so much more livable. I urge the MAC to think expansively and with greater vision about what our community could be, rather than wait for the PWA or other agencies to tell our community what it has to be. –Sharon Travers, Castro Valley
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Dear Editor, Apparently, it is “hateful” and “extreme” to wonder why men should dress like women to read books to small children (“Community Rallies...” June 15, 2022). A group of populist conservative trolls called, in a poetic twist, the Proud Boys, were reportedly rude and mean when they crashed a recent SLz library event to protest Drag Queen Story Hour. This is the growing fad of (typically gay) men dressed in drag, i.e. like stereotypical women, to read books to kids at public libraries. Two things can be true at once. First, hurling confused insults as a protest is distasteful, maybe even scary. Also, men dressing like women to read to kids in public is not obviously a wonderful thing, even kinda creepy. The sheriff has opened an investigation of the confrontation as a “hate crime” for “annoying and harassing” children. What was the actual crime? Thought crime? Why were no arrests made if there were, in fact, “threats of violence?” The article acknowledges these events started only in 2015 by a queer writer to promote reading, “diversity, … and appreciation of others”. Elsewhere, editorials argue these events promote “visibility of LGBTQ.” This rationale, however, is butting up against a legitimate tension between personal expression and public decorum. The American Library Association leaves it to the discretion of local branches, which concedes room for debate. Congressman Swalwell in the same article calls us to reject “extremism” with “one voice.” The following week, he used the kerfuffle as a photo op against “hate,” calling opposition “anti-gay”. Conflating drag storytime with simply being gay is a gross overgeneralization. Wielding slander as a rhetorical bludgeon to squash dissent is tiresome demagoguery. Our politicians and local journalists would do well to explore differing opinions on this controversial novelty and not just parrot overheated talking points. –Adam Balbo, Castro Valley
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Our Athlete of the Week is Juan Toscano-Anderson. This Castro Valley High School graduate (graduating class of 2011) was a key player during the 2022 regular season and helped the Golden State Warriors win the 2022 NBA Finals Championship.
JTA was a critical player on the second unit and scored 7 points during the Finals against Boston. His season stats included 4.1 points per game, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. Juan was also a finalist during this year’s All-Star Game Slam Dunk Contest and the first Mexican American to do so.
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Healthy: Get Your Mind in Shape Too continued from page 5 days. A great way to let your body know it’s OK to calm down is deep breathing. Get comfortable, put a hand on your belly and breathe deep enough that you can feel it expand. Take 8 breaths and see how you feel. 3. Take a 10-minute walk. Get some Vitamin D, relieve stress, get your blood flowing, and help your digestion. 4. Read some Shakespeare. Come on - You gotta get your mind in shape, too. “The fool
doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.” – Shakespeare 5. Do some foot circles. Don’t forget about your ankles. Bad ankles = knee, hip, and back pain. Make 20-30 smooth circles in each direction with each foot and don’t move your leg as you do them. 6. Eat an apple. Know why eating an apple a day keeps the
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doctor away? Because they’re packed with nutrients. 7. Standing Cross Crawls. Stand tall, raise your left knee and touch it with your right hand. Now do the opposite. Once you get the pattern, pick up your pace. It’s a nice way to work on hip mobility, and core, and raise your heart rate all at once. Do it for about 30 seconds. 8. Throw away your scale. Not sure? Close your eyes and imagine tossing it into a dumpster. Notice the full-body exhale and existential relief washing over you? There’s nothing healthy about a scale. 9. More puppy kisses. Science tells us there’s nothing healthier than puppy kisses. I know none of this is difficult, but that’s the point. You don’t need to change everything about your life to get healthier. There are lots of ways to get there. You just need to figure out the best ones for you. Mitch Rothbardt is the owner and head trainer at Castro Valley Fitness. You can reach him by email with any comments or questions at: Mitch@ CastroValleyFitness.com.
Water: 8% Surcharge Starts July 1 continued from front page levels are less than 71 percent capacity, prompting the district to impose mandatory water reductions. Customers are already expecting an 8% drought surcharge on bills starting July 1, following a board vote in May. But at its June 14 meeting, EBMUD’s board elevated its Excessive Water Use Penalty Ordinance to deter customers from wasting water. The ordinance sets penalties for single-family residential customers whose water use exceeds a specified threshold. Currently, that threshold is 132 units per two-month billing period, or roughly 1,646 gallons per day. The first time a customer exceeds the threshold during a drought, they will receive a warning and would not be in violation of the Ordinance until they have a second exceedance, Rodriguez explained. The warning provides customers the opportunity to make leak repairs, reduce irrigation, change water use behaviors, or take other actions to reduce household water use. Customers who violate the ordinance will be subject to a penalty of $2 per unit if the water used is above the threshold. For perspective, a household that used double that amount—or 3,292 gallons per day—could rack up $264 in penalties. In addition, EBMUD is legally required to respond to California Public Records Act requests with the name, water usage data, and home address of any customers who violate the ordinance. Repeatedly water wasting violators could even see EBMUD install a metering device that restricts water flows. One way of monitoring your water use is to look at your water bill. The service charges are broken down by usage and the bill also lets you know when your billing cycle starts and a comparison against last year’s water usage. For immediate controlled monitoring of your water usage, Rodriguez suggests customers follow the ongoing drought restrictions guidelines. “You should limit outdoor watering to three times per week, between the hours of 9 pm to 6 am,” she said. “We ask that you not use water to wash your sidewalks and driveways. They’re not going to grow. You can also use a hose with a shutoff nozzle so that the water doesn’t run down the street and out to the storm drains.”
Baywood Court Retirement Community CEO Matt Neal had a great day of fishing on the Sacramento River in Redding and caught 23 trout in 4 hours. True fisherman, his best friend Bob and he threw them all back. Have a ‘Great Catch’ that you’d like to share with the community? Please email photo and information to: filesforforum@gmail.com
Lindor is a shy female bunny who enjoys laying on her soft bed and snacking on timothy hay. Lindor’s adoption is FREE sponsored by a generous volunteer. To adopt Lindor, please call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200. Neptune is a sweet spayed female bunny who does well with handling and enjoys snacking on parsley and rosemary. Her adoption is FREE sponsored by a generous volunteer. To adopt, call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200.
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