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Alameda County District 4 has a diverse population with its own set of challenges that can only be overcome with the shared contribution of its residents, Supervisor Nate Miley said in his 2022 State of the District address. “I recognize that the work ahead is challenging but it is critical. We must continue to come together as a collective voice because our most in need are dependent on us,” Miley said during the online presentation last Wednesday, June 1. Miley, who has served in the position since 2001, outlined other accomplishments in the last year including securing $14 million in federal funds to help rebuild civic infrastructure in the unincorporated areas, and $3.1 million to spend on supporting those in the deepest need including the unhoused, see MILEY on page 10
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the community,” said James Travari, executive director of Legal Assistance for Seniors, in an October 2020 online The Alameda County forum on elder abuse during District Attorney’s Office is urging seniors and those who COVID. Calls about made-up benelove them to be on the guard for financial abuse, as well as fits, or scams involving actual physical abuse as June is Elder ones, are also increasing, he said. Abuse Awareness Month. To avoid financial abuse, the Schemes to defraud the District Attorney’s Office sugelderly and dependent adults gests being careful about your abound, especially during finances and identification, and the pandemic, along with the danger of their physical abuse, to remember that not all abusers are strangers. An acquaintsaid staff at the district attorney’s Elder Protection Unit in ance or family member who takes a new and sudden interest a statement issued last week. in your finances might have Some of these threats can motives besides your well-beinvolve family members, not just strangers, taking advantage ing, as might a “new friend.” The District Attorney’s of or physically hurting elders, Office has an Elder Protection they added. “We’re seeing a lot of cases Unit fighting physical or financial abuse of the elderly, and with people who are living victims of abuse or their in enclosed living quarters see ELDER on page 5 and aren’t able to get out into By Mike McGuire
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“I recognize that the work ahead is challenging but it is critical. We must continue to come together as a collective voice because our most in need are dependent on us,” Miley said during his 2022 State of the District address last Wednesday, June 1.
Masks are Back in County, Minorities Suffering By Michael Singer CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the store without a mask. The Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) issued a statement last Thursday requiring the use of masks when visiting most indoor public settings like grocery stores, restaurants, and offices. The number of daily reported COVID-19 cases spiked to more than 10,000 over the Memorial Day weekend, which is drastically higher than the average of 100 daily cases reported during Memorial Day
weekend last year and even during the peak of last summer’s Delta wave. Reported cases are an underestimate of the total due to home testing and unidentified infections, health officials added. As a result, health officials say hospitalizations are also rising after remaining stable during the early weeks of this wave. Daily new admissions of patients with COVID-19 rapidly increased in recent days and now exceed last summer’s peak. Alameda County Health Officer Dr. Nicholas Moss now expects the county to reach CDC’s “High” COVID-19 Community Level soon, given current trends.
“Rising COVID cases in Alameda County are now leading to more people being hospitalized and our action reflects the seriousness of the moment,” Dr. Moss said. “We cannot ignore the data, and we can’t predict when this wave may end. Putting our masks back on gives us the best opportunity to limit the impact of a prolonged wave on our communities.” The other major concern by health officials is that communities of color are now getting even sicker because of the increased spread of COVID-19. Hispanic and Latino residents A major concern by health officials is that communinow have the highest case rate ties of color are now getting even sicker because of see MASKS on page 5 the increased spread of COVID-19.
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Kiwanis Club Awards Scholarships To Castro Valley High School Grads 2022 are Jennifer Guan and Cindy Kwok, both of Kipp SPECIAL TO THE FORUM King High School in San The Kiwanis Club of Hay- Lorenzo. Jennifer and Cindy ward-Castro Valley is pleased were both awarded a $1,000 scholarship. to announce the award of Jennifer was a multi-year two scholarships to outstandPresident of the Kipp King ing graduates of local High Key Club, maintained a near Schools. 4.0 GPA, and was recognized The Kiwanis Club awards for her many community serscholarships annually to students who are members of the vice hours and efforts. Jennifer will be attending the U.C. Youth Affiliate Key Clubs at area High Schools. The awards Berkeley Bridge Program this summer and will be enrolled at are based on Berkeley full time in the Fall. academic excellence, exCindy was the Kipp King tra-curricular activity, and Key Club Vice President, demonstrated leadership in which gave her the opportucommunity service. The deserving awardees in nity to devote her time and By Bill Mulgrew
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leadership skills to numerous community service projects during her tenure in the club. A gifted student, Cindy will also be attending the U.C. Berkeley Bridge Program this summer and will be attending college in London in the Fall. In addition to sponsoring and managing many community service events, the Hayward-Castro Valley Kiwanis Club sponsors and mentors youth leadership at four local high schools: Castro Valley High School, Kipp King High School, Leadership Public School, and Moreau Catholic High School. The Club also has a youth affiliate club - Circle K – at Cal State University, East Bay.
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wenty-three-year-old Hayward native Austin Walker is the new man in town at Castro Valley Market Place. He accepted the full-time position of Event Coordinator at the Market Place after recently graduating from Cal State East Bay. Market Place manager Craig Semmelmeyer put him right to work developing his idea of a weekly Art Walk on the Paseo. In short order, Austin
designed a logo, contacted local artists, and “set up shop.” Every Wednesday between 5-8 pm, different artists bring their work to the Paseo in the Market Place. Each artist has a 6-foot table on which to display their work. Austin reports that he has received very favorable comments from the artists. Castro Valley artist Ekaterina Bazlakova is so happy with her sales at the Art Walk that she has signed up four weeks in a row. For some, this is the first time that they have been able to sell their
own work, rather than turning it over to a gallery. They all agreed that meeting their customers was the best part. Austin is also in charge of the ongoing Maker’s Market on Saturdays between 10-3 pm. Olive +Finn clothing, Nakawe soap, and Stone Lumber Dirt, (hand crafted wood and concrete planters) are some of the pop-up vendors who set up shop for the day. Both the Art Walk artists and the Market Makers pay 15 percent to the Market Place for any see MARKET on back page
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Busted for Drugs Monday, June 6: at 12:57 a.m., a 56-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested twice in four days for illegal drug possession. On Monday, deputies stopped the man for questioning in the parking lot of the 580 Market Place shopping center where they found illegal narcotics in his pockets. On June 2, at 5:05 p.m., the same man was found on Norbridge Avenue near the Castro Valley Library with similar drugs in his possession. Both times, depFamily Assault Sunday, June 5: at 7:22 p.m., a uties took the man into custody. 911 call about a loud and agCaught with Drugs gressive-sounding argument sent deputies to a home on Saturday, June 4: at 9:26 p.m., Stanton Avenue near La Don deputies arrested two people Court. There, they arrested a from Castro Valley on suspi30-year-old woman from Cas- cion of possession of illegal tro Valley on suspicion of as- narcotics and related drug parsault on a family member. The aphernalia following an anonywoman was taken into custody. mous tip. A 35-year-old woman The victim was treated at the and a 65-year-old man were found at a home on Pine Street scene. near Elm Avenue with methamphetamine drugs and opioids in Driving Drugged Monday, June 6: at 12:50 a.m., their possession. Deputies took deputies pulled over and arrest- the pair into custody. ed a 39-year-old man on suspiConcealed Weapon at cion of driving under the influEden Medical Center ence of drugs and driving with an invalid driver’s license. The Thursday, June 2: at 2:27 p.m., man was traveling on Grove a 55-year-old man from Castro Way near Center Street when Valley was arrested on suspideputies noticed him driving cion of illegal possession of a erratically. Deputies report the concealed weapon in a hospital man also did not have a valid and refusing to leave despite redriver’s license. The man failed quests from security. Deputies his field sobriety test and was responded to a call from security at Eden Medical Center on taken into custody. Shoplifter Caught Sunday, June 5: at 9:14 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 28-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of shoplifting from a store in the Castro Village shopping center. The man was spotted leaving the store with unpaid merchandise. Store security detained the man until deputies arrived. The man was also charged with possession of illegal drug paraphernalia and taken into custody.
Climate Change 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 next 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
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Wanted Man Thursday, June 2: at 12:15 p.m., deputies arrested a 33-year-old man from Castro Valley as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man had been previously charged with destroying personal property but had failed to satisfy his parole. Deputies found the man outside a convenience store on Redwood Road near Grove Way and confirmed his warrant. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail. Intoxicated at Hospital Wednesday, June 1: at 12:30 p.m., a 40-year-old CV woman was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication while visiting a friend at Eden Medical Center on Lake Chabot Road. Deputies were called to intervene after hospital security reported the woman smelling like alcohol and becoming confrontational. The woman was taken to a sobering center. Filed False Report Wednesday, June 1: at 10:26 p.m., deputies arrested a 43-year-old CV man on suspicion of filing a false police report. The man was also found to have a warrant issued for his capture. Deputies responded to the man’s incident report at Eden Medical Center on Lake Chabot Road. There, they found the report to be fabricated and that the man had an outstanding warrant. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail.
Longtime CV Residents Celebrate Their 75th Wedding Anniversary Bill and Betty Branaugh celebrated their 75th anniversary Sunday, May 29. They were married in 1947 in Stockton CA. and have lived in Castro Valley since 1958. After attending Redwood Chapel that Sunday morning where their anniversary was recognized, they also celebrated later at their daughter s home ith their three children and spouses , fi e of their se en grandchildren plus spouses and significant others , and fi e of their nine great-grandchildren. Bill and Betty were “young sweethearts” who grew up in Yankton, South Dakota. Betty came to California with her sister at age 17 19 to loo for or . ill age 18 follo ed to be ith her. hey married and lived in several places around California. Bill eventually got a job driving a truck for Golden Grain in San Leandro. He retired from there in 1985. After a short stay in Irvington where they lived around 1957, they settled for good in Castro Valley in 1958. They have been active members of Redwood Chapel since about 19 . hey ere long-time members and officers of the a y Daisy Good Sam RV Club. Now they just enjoy family time with their three children, seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
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Save a Little Now for More Later Also, in 2018, United Airlines reduced their in-flight magazine by 1 oz. per magazine by switching to lighter paper. It doesn’t seem like much, but over the course of a year, they saved themselves 170,000 gallons of fuel and $290,000! Isn’t that kind of wild? It feels like such a small change, yet over the course of the year, it turned into something way bigger. So my question to you is: What could you save? My mind first goes to money. If I save an additional $100 per month, over the course of the year, that’s an additional $1200 that I wouldn’t have had. A pretty good chunk of money, wouldn’t you say? What if I did that with food? What if I decided not to have dessert after dinner? How many calories did I just save? What if I ate one less meal per day? I’m not saying you should do this, it’s just an example. What if I only ate during a certain time of day and saved myself from eating at other times of the day?
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This topic is so exciting that I’m splitting it into two parts. In this part, we’re talking about what it takes to have “better.” In my experience, when I talk to people about achieving more, there’s this perception that in order to have a better life, you need to do a lot more. That is an excruciating journey or you have to completely change your life. Sometimes that’s true, especially when you’re learning something new. However, when I take the time to break down what it means to live a better life for my clients, suddenly it feels a lot more achievable. Here’s what I mean: Doing 1% more or saving 1% could have massive returns. Today, I’m going to focus on saving. I was listening to a TED talk when I heard these statistics about how airlines were saving money. In the 1980s, a man named Robert Crandall was the head of American Airlines. He removed 1 olive from every salad served, which saved $40,000 that year.
What if I drank one less beer/glass of wine per week? What if I smoked one less cigarette per day? What if I went to one less party per month? If you’re a business owner, is there a service you provide that maybe you should stop offering? If you stop offering it, would it allow you to focus on a service that brings in more revenue? In this case, you end up specializing in that service, rather than staying a generalist. Why do you ask so many questions, Kevin? Questions are fun, that’s why. Questions get you thinking differently. I really like “what if,” questions for this reason. You start to play with it, and suddenly you’re seeing things from a different light. As a coach, I don’t have any answers for you. These questions are really a way to review and evaluate things for yourself. I chose to intermittently fast, which means I only eat within an 8-hour window. Usually, I eat between 12 pm and 8 pm. Why? Because by restricting see SAVE on page 5
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HAHS Online Program to Discuss Climate Change Through Artwork The Hayward Area Historical Society is hosting an online program to discuss climate change with local artist and environmentalist Jennifer Koney. The artist will discuss the long-term effect of sea levels rising, as well as her process for creating her paintings. The webinar will take place on Saturday, June 11 at 11 am. Koney, a retired parks
employee, was inspired to create her series of paintings as a response to climate change. Her process of pouring and protecting images of glaciers and icebergs reflect the subject matter itself: inundation and sea-level rise. Each painting has a horizon line at 55 inches from the floor for the viewer to experience just how much the San Francisco Bay is expected
to rise by the year 2100 as a direct and tangible mark made physical. Pre-registration is required to attend the event online. There is a suggested $10 donation to help support this and future online programming offered by the Historical Society. To register or for more information, please visit www. haywardareahistory.org.
continued from front page caretakers are urged to contact their hotline at (510) 383-8600 if there is suspicion of abuse or attempted abuse. The Elder Protection Unit suggests avoiding scams by protecting personal information such as passwords, social security numbers, and account numbers, and not giving it out over the phone if someone calls you. Most legitimate businesses and government agencies will not ask for this over the phone unless you contacted them with a problem. Don’t be rushed into agreeing to anything over the phone, and if it’s too good to be true, it probably isn’t. If you’ve really won something, you don’t have to pay anyone to get it. Perhaps equally important is keeping your spirits and defenses up, says the Elder Protection Unit: Don’t isolate yourself, and stay involved with others.
Several Alameda County cities are also adding their efforts to preventing elder abuse with a series of proclamations this week and next. Seniors or their caretakers who have questions or think they may have been exposed to a scam can also email askCEPD-da@acgov.org or call the Elder Protection Unit.
In the case of physical abuse, one can call county Adult Protective Services, 24 hours a day, at (510) 577-3500 or toll-free at 866-225-5277 (866-CALL-APS). Alameda County Department of Adult and Aging Services, 510-5771900 can also provide help. Calls to these county offices are confidential.
Masks: Minorities Heavily Impacted continued from front page in Alameda County among the largest race and ethnicity groups. Throughout the pandemic, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino/a/x, and Pacific Islander residents have been disproportionally impacted by COVID-19, according to Kimi Watkins-Tartt, Director of AC HCSA’s Public Health Department. These same communities have historically experienced health disparities and the pandemic revealed and exacerbated those issues. Alameda County is committed to mitigating COVID-19 disparities where possible. To date, there have been
290,835 cases of COVID-19 in the County and 1,893 deaths related to the disease, according to publicly released ACPHD data. San Leandro has recorded 17,590 cases since March 2020 while Castro Valley has accumulated 15,997 cases. “We are seeing the same pattern of disproportionate impact on hard-hit communities play out again with rising cases,” said Watkins-Tartt. “Many Black and Brown residents are frontline workers who can’t work from home and are in workplaces where they frequently interact with the public. A masking order will limit the spread of COVID in these vulnerable communities.”
Save: Elevate Your Life continued from previous page when I eat, I actually had better energy. To me, it was the right decision. For a while, I cut out dairy for the same reason. It was right for me. As your coach, I’m also here to challenge you. What is something you could save on that would elevate your current quality of life? Maybe you’re
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not even completely getting rid of it, just reducing it by a little bit. What is it? Please reach out and let me know. Kevin Koo is a professional coach who specializes in personal, business, and leadership development while learning how to slim down. Contact him at kevinkoocoaching@gmail. com
Alameda County will not require masking in K-12 school settings through the end of the 2021-22 school year, but masking is still strongly recommended. Masks will be required in all other children and youth settings, including childcare, summer school, and youth programs, as practicable. In addition to masking, residents are reminded to continue taking other steps to limit the spread of COVID-19: stay home if sick or positive; test if symptomatic or exposed and keep gatherings small and outdoors or increase ventilation if gathering indoors.
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ith interest rates increasing in a move designed to slow inflation, the real estate market is decelerating. Buyer numbers are down, homes are remaining on the market weeks instead of days, multiple offers are wanning and price reductions are ramping up. If it was not already clear that the unbridled seller’s market of the past few years is losing momentum, real estate related companies have begun signaling staffing reductions. Wells Fargo has confirmed that they will be laying off employees in their home lending division, Better.com is reducing staffing by approximately 3,000 and several other lenders are signaling that they will follow suit, including Keller Mortgage, Pennymac, Mr. Cooper, Redfin Mortgage and Rocket. During the pandemic, stimulus measures buoyed up the lending
industry by keeping mortgage rates at historic lows. Now that the programs have ended, rates have climbed and the mortgage industry, seeing refinances screech to a halt, are facing reductions in loans that may be as high as 40% over last year. Lenders are not the only companies shedding employees because of the new realities: Side.com, a San Francisco based brokerage is releasing 10% of its workforce. Discount brokerage REX Homes has laid off most of its employees and Utah-based Homie downsized 28% of its workforce. These changes signal a growing concern in the real estate industry that the shifting market is very real and will be with us for a while. As sales are decreasing across the nation, concerns about profitability are increasing, forcing many real estate-based companies to alter long-term
projections and hunker down for an emerging market that will be quite different than what we have been accustomed to over the past few years. For consumers, the market shift signals the beginning of a return to what could be classified as a more typical or normal real estate market. The problem faced by many hopefuls, however, is that, due to their age, they have never seen a ‘normal’ market and have come to believe that 3% mortgage rates are a birthright. This is also true of many real estate professionals who have been licensed for less than 10 years. A further irony is that the number of wannabe real estate agents currently studying for their licenses is at an all-time high. One thing is certain: sellers till need to sell and buyers still need to buy. It will just look a bit different going forward.
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Thicker Mulch and Overlapping Landscape Fabric Should Prevent
get rid of the weeds and what can I do prevents light from reaching the soil. to prevent this from happening again? Without a light source, the vegetation under the fabric dies and the dorBy Buzz Bertolero There are two primary mant weed seeds can’t germinate. The Dirt Gardener Before installing the fabric, causes for landscape fabric THE not doing its job. The first be- the area should be firm or flat so the DIRT GARDENER ing not overlapping the seams new layer is not uneven when it setor sections of the fabric sufficiently and tles. So, you should treat the area Several months ago, I second, an inadequate layer of mulch. with a herbicide or mow it or do both. To be effective, bark or any If your mulch is rock or stone, this installed landscape fabric and covered it with a layer of bark for other type of mulch should be at least isn’t necessary. When laying out the weed control. After about six weeks, I three inches thick for weed control fabric be sure to overlap each section was very surprised to find, weeds grow- and moisture retention. The combi- by a foot; otherwise the weeds will ing right through the barrier. How do I nation of the fabric and the mulch creep through were the section meet. In the past, black plastic was used but it’s not a recommended today. Black plastic doesn’t INTERO REAL ESTATE SPOTLIGHT solution allow the soil to breathe along with trapping moisture under the barrier. Castro Valley Small Business Of The Month The excess moisture over time causes plants to suffer from root rot. This is only a problem with wet winters and or excessive summer watering. To correct the current situation, spray the unwanted vegetation with Round Up or similar product and then add additional mulch. You could manually remove the weeds with a hoe but be careful not to gouge or rip 20697 Park Way, Castro the fabric. Landscape Fabric should not be thought of as a permanent Valley 510.358.4681 weed control solution as it’s only good TRUSTED AND RELIABLE for five to ten years. In addition, it will only prevent those weeds from re“Quality, Value, Service in every job we perform” growing that are under the fabric. It’s ineffective in controlling any weed seeds that germinate above the barrier. When the hills turn brown. the annual grasses and other plants die producing seeds that are blown everywhere. It’s a forgone conclusion that the wind brings you a new crop of weed seeds. Monterey Weed StopFULL SERVICE REALTOR per is a pre-emergent herbicide that sets up a chemical barrier that kills the DAVID S. WILHITE weed seeds above the fabric before they germinate. Apply in the late fall SERVING CASTRO VALLEY AND to kill the dormant weed seeds before SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES they germinate. To keep the area weed FOR 40+ YEARS free, be sure to follow the instructions on the label and don’t cultivate the 510.886.1100 area. If you do, you’ll have to reapply DRE#00759835 the material, as the barrier is broken. BUZZ BERTOLERO
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Homes RECENT HOME SALES
Home sales information is compiled and provided by CalREsource and includes Bedrooms, Square Feet and Year Built when available
CASTRO VALLEY Total: 8 – Average Price: $1,264,937 High: $1,639,500 – Low: $565,000
2505 Miramar Avenue #118 94546: $565,000 [2 BD - 860 SF - 1988 17012 Robey Drive 94546: $1,150,000 [2 BD - 1,392 SF - 1944 21165 Walker Court 94546: $1,200,000 [3 BD - 1,216 SF - 1954 2564 Somerset Avenue 94546: $1,252,000 [3 BD - 1,414 SF - 1985 4107 Wilson Avenue 94546: $1,363,000 [2 BD - 1,159 SF - 1939 19044 Center Street 94546: $1,450,000 [3 BD - 1,326 SF - 1954 19403 Forest Place 94546: $1,500,000 [3 BD - 1,618 SF - 1969 6630 Crow Canyon Road 94552: $1,639,500 [1,920 SF - ] HAYWARD Total: 37 – Average Price: $1,058,162 High: $2,200,000 – Low: $570,000
23063 Avis Lane 94541: $570,000 [1,240 SF - 1977 2461 Creekside Court 94542: $580,000 [2 BD - 936 SF - 1991 464 Ramos Avenue 94544: $650,000 [3 BD - 769 SF - 1920 20772 Grove Park Place #7 94541: $690,000 [2 BD - 1,328 SF - 2005
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1059 Inglewood Street 94544: $760,000 [4 BD - 1,218 SF - 1952 22803 Paseo Place 94541: $765,500 [2 BD - 1,700 SF - 2004 1575 171st Avenue 94541: $775,000 [2 BD - 1,543 SF - 1950 657 Chase Avenue 94541: $776,000 [2 BD - 1,179 SF - 2004 433 Revere Avenue 94544: $810,000 [3 BD - 927 SF - 1951 32176 Champlain Street 94544: $828,000 [3 BD - 1,031 SF - 1951 2098 Depot Road 94545: $840,000 [3 BD - 1,244 SF - 1960 28573 Coleridge Avenue 94544: $860,000 [3 BD - 1,256 SF - 1957 759 Bishop Avenue 94544: $865,000 [3 BD - 1,081 SF - 1954 22626 Amador Street #5 94541: $870,000 [3 BD - 1,527 SF - 2008 2622 Darwin Street 94545: $885,000 [4 BD - 1,416 SF - 1956 21866 Prospect Street 94541: $900,000 [2 BD - 1,468 SF - 1932 310 Williams Way 94541: $942,000 [3 BD - 1,827 SF - 2011 32014 Kennet Street 94544: $942,500 [3 BD - 1,173 SF - 1951 25939 Dollar Street 94544: $953,000 [3 BD - 1,707 SF - 2016 27692 Loyola Avenue 94545:
$975,000 [3 BD - 1,128 SF - 1957 22425 Flagg Street 94541: $995,000 [3 BD - 1,342 SF - 1926 2928 Union Avenue 94541: $1,000,000 [3 BD - 1,114 SF - 1952 352 Lexington Avenue 94544: $1,050,000 [3 BD - 1,214 SF - 1951 312 Sungold Way 94541: $1,056,000 [4 BD - 1,716 SF - 2017 505 Banbury Street 94544: $1,100,000 [3 BD - 1,176 SF - 1957 25557 Calaroga Avenue 94545: $1,118,000 [3 BD - 1,359 SF - 1959 2 Becker Place 94544: $1,131,000 [3 BD - 1,558 SF - 1955 642 Gleneagle Avenue 94544: $1,255,000 [3 BD - 1,548 SF - 1958 1331 Denton Avenue 94545: $1,265,000 [3 BD - 2,264 SF - 1979 2703 Markham Court 94542: $1,330,000 [3 BD - 1,705 SF - 1986 174 Caterina Way 94545: $1,350,000 [4 BD - 1,876 SF - 2017 23207 Ernest Court 94541: $1,500,000 [4 BD - 1,806 SF - 1983 281 Folsom Avenue 94544: $1,550,000 [3 BD - 1,853 SF - 1938 1771 De Pina Lane 94545: $1,580,000 [4 BD - 2,369 SF - 2018 3395 Daisy Court 94542: $1,585,000 [3 BD - 1,612 SF - 1978 29752 Cantera Drive 94544: $1,850,000 [4 BD - 2,734 SF - 2019 520 Carrick Court 94542: $2,200,000 [5 BD - 3,412 SF - 2010
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[3 BD - 1,176 SF - 1945 15490 Heron Drive 94579: $960,000 [3 BD - 1,321 SF - 2000 14617 Acacia Street 94579: 15361 Edgemoor Street 94579: $980,000 [3 BD - 1,096 SF - 1953 $154,500 [2 BD - 859 SF - 1950 14916 Oleander Street 94578: 1295 143rd Avenue #2 94578: $400,000 [2 BD - 1,102 SF - 1981 $1,000,000 [2,741 SF - 1978 2142 Luna Avenue 94578: 2331 Fairway Drive #17 94577: $595,000 [2 BD - 1,173 SF - 1977 $1,050,000 [3 BD - 1,720 SF - 1947 136 Castro Street 94577: $625,000 345 Garcia Avenue 94577: $1,050,000 [3 BD - 1,194 SF - 1927 [2 BD - 1,152 SF - 1989 14549 Kings Court 94578: $634,000 15451 Farnsworth Street 94579: $1,170,000 [4 BD - 1,377 SF - 1956 [3 BD - 1,195 SF - 1974 795 Castro Street 94577: $673,000 1211 San Jose Street 94577: $1,175,000 [2 BD - 1,259 SF - 1937 [3 BD - 1,011 SF - 1943 1550 Bancroft Avenue #321 94577: 1325 Pierce Avenue 94577: $708,000 [3 BD - 1,680 SF - 1976 $1,200,000 [5 BD - 1,652 SF - 1943 1210 Sandelin Avenue 94577: 1740 150th Avenue 94578: $770,000 [3 BD - 1,480 SF - 1977 $1,225,000 [2 BD - 1,283 SF - 1940 2410 Easy Street 94578: $1,350,500 1037 Donovan Drive 94577: [4 BD - 1,378 SF - 1950 $790,000 [2 BD - 990 SF - 1942 435 Teola Court 94577: $1,401,000 1174 139th Avenue 94578: $875,000 [3 BD - 1,254 SF - 1946 [5 BD - 2,412 SF - 2003 14950 Lark Street 94578: $929,000 189 Warwick Avenue 94577: Total: 24 – Average Price: $955,541 High: $1,650,000 – Low: $154,500
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$1,568,000 [4 BD - 3,333 SF - 1962 1999 Edgehill Court 94577: $1,650,000 [4 BD - 2,676 SF - 1973 SAN LORENZO Total: 8 – Average Price: $934,125 High: $1,335,000 – Low: $625,000
1318 Culver Place 94580: $625,000 [2 BD - 988 SF - 1972 15754 Via Corta 94580: $700,000 [3 BD - 1,000 SF - 1944 16001 Via Alamitos 94580: $768,000 [2 BD - 898 SF - 1947 15380 Dermody Avenue 94580: $860,000 [3 BD - 1,134 SF - 1950 1371 Via Manzanas 94580: $975,000 [3 BD - 1,086 SF - 1951 16124 Via Primero 94580: $1,100,000 [4 BD - 1,364 SF - 1944 17249 Via Alamitos 94580: $1,110,000 [3 BD - 1,866 SF - 1948 1879 Corte Breve 94580: $1,335,000 [2,240 SF - 1955
Mortgage Rates Stay Relatively Flat Mortgage rates continued to inch downward this week but are still significantly higher than last year, affecting affordability and purchase demand. Heading into the summer, the potential homebuyer pool has shrunk, supply is on the rise and the housing market is normalizing. This is welcome news following unprecedented market tightness over the last couple years.
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LEGAL NOTICES FILED MELISSA WILK Clerk
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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
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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
COMMUNITY CALENDAR FILED MELISSA WILK Clerk
APR 27, 2022 County
ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588567 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Ao Dai Cali, located at 19204 Center Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michelle Nguyen, 19204 Center Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 01/03/2022 /s/ Michelle Nguyen This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 26, 2027 MAY 18, 25, JUN 1, 8, 2022 0000-CVF
Saturday, June 11:
FESCO Shuffle (Walkathon) FESCO Family Shelter will hold its 25th Annual FESCO Shuffle, this Saturday, June 11, 8 am to 12 pm at Moreau Catholic High School, 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward. The Shuffle will take place at Moreau’s track. Parking available behind the school. The morning includes registration at 8 am, opening ceremonies, the Walk at 10 am, lunch at 11 with a raffle and prizes, and a closing ceremony at noon. There will be a Kid Zone during the Walk, and Taiko Drummers and a band will entertain the crowd. The Shuffle benefits FESCO, the Family Emergency Shelter Coalition, a non-profit which has worked with homeless families with children for 35 years. Visit: FescoShuffle.org, where you can donate, join an existing team or walk and raise funds on their own.
12 noon to 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 pm on Sunday, June 12, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@iCloud.com or 510-402-5123. More info is available at castrovalleyrotary.org. Saturday & Sunday, June 18 & 19:
Bake Sale and Raffle Fundraiser Save the dates of June 18 & 19 for St. Gerard Women’s Club Bake Sale, Raffle including 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 June 19 from 8 am to 3 pm. Saturday, June 18:
Climate Change Activism Panel Are you wondering how to take action Hill and Valley Club Flea Market against climate change but don’t know how Hill and Valley Club will hold its annual to start? Learn just that when our panel of flea market this Saturday, June 11 from 9 representatives from three local activist am to 2 pm This indoor rummage sale will groups discuss their own work and how you, feature clothing, jewelry, household goods, too, can make a difference Saturday, June plants, toys, and more. The sale is at our 18 at 11 am at the Castro Valley Library. clubhouse, 1808 B Street (corner of B and Featured Panelists will be: Amos White, Linden) in Hayward. Founder and Chief Planting Officer, 100K Trees for Humanity; Jennifer Koney, LegisSaturday, June 11: lative Analyst and End Fossil Fuels Action Street Eats & Makers Market Team Co-Lead, 350 Bay Area Action; Yon Stop by FirstPres Hayward (2490 Grove Hardisty, Founder, Forestr. Registration is Way in Castro Valley) for Street Eats & Mak- required. Visit: www.aclibrary.org. You can ers Market this Saturday, June 11, from 10 register for the in-person event at the Library am to 3 pm. The event will benefit Everyone or you can register to attend via Zoom. Deserves, a social enterprise of FirstPres, Please note that masks are still required, that works to create dignified income for and we will be maintaining social distancthe unhoused community because everyone ing practices and following all local health deserves an opportunity for a better life. precautions and guidelines. We’re excited and hope you’ll join us at this community event that will spotlight local Sunday, June 19: makers, Food Truck Mafia, and live music Hayward Band Summer Concerts brought to you by Smalltown Society! If The 40-member Hayward Municipal you’re a local maker, crafter, small brand or Band, under the direction of Kathy Morelli artist, register at www.firstpreshayward.com/ Maier, will start its Summer Concert season makers-market. on Sunday, June 19th at 2:30 on the Tony Morelli Bandstand in Hayward Memorial Tuesday, June 14: Park, 24176 Mission Blvd. behind the HayCV Rotary Hosts Carol Wikle ward Plunge. Bring your family and friends Carol Wikle, Club member and principle and enjoy the FREE concerts featuring at Mirador Capital Partners of Pleasanton, classical, popular big band, jazz, musicals, will discuss considerations for consumers Latin and more! The band was started by and businesses in the face of significant two City of Hayward employees, Tony Nunes inflation in the economy. A buffet lunch and and Ed Mendonca in 1957 and has presented the program take place at Redwood Canyon concerts every summer since except for 2020 Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, CV) at due to the pandemic. Saturday, June 11:
FILED MELISSA WILK Clerk
MAY 18, 2022 County
ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 589184FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Telecare Redwood Place, located at 18949 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Telecare Corporation, 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 100, CA 94501. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 08/11/2003 /s/ Anita Barnas This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires MAY 17, 2027 MAY 25, JUN 01, 08,15, 2022 0513-CVF
FILED MELISSA WILK Clerk
MAY 19, 2022 County
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
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FILED MELISSA WILK Clerk
APR 21, 2022 County
ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588451 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Ellerod Vending, located at 30042 Mission Blvd., #121-297 Hayward, CA 94544. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sophies’s Garden, LLC, 31256 Brae Burn Avenue Apt. 2 Hayward, CA 94544. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced N/A /s/ Sophia Rodriguez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 20, 2027 MAY 18, 25, JUN 1, 8, 2022 0000-CVF
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
Miley: District’s Biggest Challenges continued from front page seniors, and marginalized groups. Miley said he would funnel the funding toward supporting three specific areas: • Job creation, economic development, and housing • Organizations that provide direct assistance to older adults, those with disabilities, formerly incarcerated, undocumented, and justice-involved individuals
• Organizations that encourage civic engagement and those that work to achieve Social Justice “I believe it is these challenges that are the biggest ones facing our district, the county, and the nation,” Miley said. On the housing front, the Supervisor was proud to announce his district was the first in the state to open two Project Roomkey hotels last year.
These hotels helped people living on the street who were at risk of contracting COVID-19 relocate to safer accommodations while maintaining union jobs for those hotel workers. “Providing services to the homeless only goes so far and we need to increase our housing stock,” Miley said. “It is too complicated to build within our county. We need to make see MILEY on back page
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Queen and Castro Valley
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An Open Letter to Congressman Swalwell An Open letter to Congressman Swalwell, As people of faith, we were shocked to see that Congressman endorsed Sheriff Ahern. We attended a vigil at the Board of Supervisors on May 24th whose purpose was to commemorate the 58 people that have died in Alameda County Jail since 2014. That is a greater proportion of deaths per capita than anywhere else in California including Los Angeles. 21 of those deaths were suicides! At the vigil clergy from both the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths read the names of the 58+ people that have died in our county jail since 2014. Many of those deaths could have been avoided. Even with millions of our taxpayer dollars for extra deputies, Sheriff Ahern has shown that he is not capable of keeping people safe in his jail. We call on you to publically withdraw your endorsement of Sheriff Ahern. He has created a culture of dehumanization at our county jail as evidenced by legal suits from both the Department of Justice and a class action settlement that charged the Sheriff’s Department with inadequate mental health treatment, inadequate suicide prevention, and the overuse of isolation especially for persons with mental health disabilities. The public is not made any safer when people are treated inhumanely at our county jail. –Bob Britton, Castro Valley
Gun Control Concerns Editor, I am addressing this letter with my concerns for the latest gun violence in Nuvalde, Texas. I am a retired San Leandro Fire Fighter and have a flag and pole in front of my house. I have lowered it to half-staff for the victims of this tragedy and all the past gun violence victims. I plan on leaving it like this until our representatives take some positive action to address the gun situation in America. I plan on hanging the flag upside down which is my plea for help indicating that a solution is immediately needed and as a notice that our leaders need to immediately address this issue, and the mental illness problems associated with the gun violence, and leave the flag that way until some actions are taken. I have read an email that was sent me describing the way Switzerland has handled gun ownership and have not had nearly as many mass shootings as we have. Maybe they have addressed the mental health issue also, and we should at least start looking at those controls, maybe adapting and using some of the methods that they use, and in my opinion, be a good start. My wife Connie and I will continue praying for all those killed and the families affected by these deaths. –Floyd Nabonne, Castro Valley
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“The stamp of royal birth is an unmistakable miracle; and when those who bear a noble name are worthy of it, the miracle is greater still.” (Euripides) By Thomas E. Lorentzen SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
It was in 1952 that my parents purchased our first television set. For me, at the age of six, it had a primary purpose - to enable me to watch the TV program “Howdy Doody.” That same year, however, I learned it had other purposes. They included providing news and presenting stories. This awareness came with the national political conventions held during the summer of 1952. The next summer (1953), another news event occurred. It was the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in England. My mother had me watch the coronation with her. She valued its significance. To me, it lacked value compared to Howdy Doody. As years passed, I viewed royalty as antiquated and silly. Why would anyone take the idea of royalty seriously? That view gradually changed, however, with expanded knowledge and understandings of the complexities of life. Eventually, I began to see and appreciate the importance of things like mythology and identity,
as well as the origins of families, tribes, ethnicities, and nations. With that, my understanding of the role of a person like Queen Elizabeth, ripened. Without doubt, the Queen, at the age of 96 and celebrating the 70th anniversary of her coronation, has done a magnificent job in playing the role of a queen. Being a “royal” does not place one person above another, it places a person in a job to be done. How one performs in that job depends upon a person’s talents, particularly those of knowledge and character. It is also important to understand the nature of power and importance of theater. Having had multiple and diverse experiences in life, I now understand more about why royal leaders and their families can be important. At the same time, I have learned that to become “royal” has nothing to do with being a member of a “royal” family. It has to do with what resides within a person. Becoming royal is an earned matter, not an inherited one. To elaborate further, I have known dozens of royal people. In my view, they achieve royalty by the nobility of the lives they lead. They are mostly unknown people, and often humble in nature. Somehow, in some way, they lead their lives with noble purposes and practices. With that, they become noble people. And, to become noble, is to become royal. Throughout his life, John Steinbeck made note of these types of people. He also wrote about them. The word that rooted his views was
Obituaries Byron Luther Lowrey September 6, 1941 - October 15, 2021 Byron passed away on October 15th at home with his family. He was proceeded in death by his parents Samuel and Eva Lowrey. Survived by his wife of 48 years Ella, his sister Teri (Tim), two brothers Gary, and Jim, Good friend and Caregiver Sarah Potter and therapy cat Elizabeth. Six children Rick (Dawn), Todd (Jennifer), Jamie (Jeanne), Nicole Prentice, Wes (Desire), and Andrew. Grandfather of Talon, Jessica (C. J.), Shannon, Hunter, Jacey, Seanna, Jamen, Wesley II, Sophia, Dahla, Dominic, and Isabella. GreatGrandfather of Tenley, Remi, Paisley, Olivia, Ryatt, and Sophea. Byron lived in Castro Valley 48 years. His occupation was in outside construction, changing to kitchen and bathroom remodeling in the 80’s. He was employed by United Airlines at the Oakland Airport for 5 years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Castro Valley. Volunteer in Christmas in April, Boy Scouts, Little League, Soccer, Basketball and loved restoring old cars. He was a good husband, father, grandfather and friend, always willing to help whom ever needed it, he is greatly missed. A family celebration of his life is being planned for the Summer. Email for information byron_rsvp@yahoo.com
that of gallantry. I have known individuals like this, as I am sure that you have as well. Without naming them, I recognize them in this article. They are located in many places and among many people, including here in Castro Valley. With these views expressed, this article is birthed from the spirit of the anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. To me, she has become a true royal. It is not because of her family heritage alone. It is because of the gallantry of a life led well in the service of high purpose. As I conclude this article, an opportunity is provided to express respect and appreciation for those who lead noble and gallant lives in pursuit of proper purposes. They provide us with not only goodness – they provide us with hope. This is what true royalty is about. With irony, Queen Elizabeth has done this with her life, despite the title granted her. It is a title that she has earned. God Bless the Queen!
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Obituaries Arthur Lee Watson August 21, 1947 ~ May 10, 2022 Arthur “Art” Watson was born on August 21, 1947 in Shreveport, LA and passed away on May 10, 2022 after a brief illness. He was 74 years old. Art had a long-time presence in Castro Valley where he once lived, and where he owned and operated the business Mailboxes 580 for over 30 years. He had many, varied interests that he pursued with dedication and enthusiasm throughout his life. He was a loving husband, devoted father, soccer coach and mentor, car enthusiast, and an avid golfer. Art earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Social Work degrees in 1971-2 from San Francisco State University, all while working full-time at General Motors. He went on to become a Social Worker at the City of Oakland where, with deep compassion, he enhanced the lives of countless low-income residents. Seniors in the city’s Multipurpose Senior Services Program held a special place in his heart. He continued to exhibit care, concern and compassion for many, many people “over the counter” at Mailboxes 580. He also displayed a wicked sense of humor to those he thought could handle it. He loved his time at the store. Art coached championship youth club soccer through several age brackets, as his sons were growing up. He later coached Castro Valley High School varsity girls’ soccer in the 1990’s when they were often the Hayward Area Athletic League champions. He mentored his players and relished working them hard, while building character to help them confront obstacles and find success later in life. Art was also known as a “car guy.” He loved classic, American muscle, and exotic cars. He enjoyed driving his cars for long romantic weekend getaways, or simply to play golf with his buddies. He regularly played golf with a serious competitive bent, until his health intervened. Many knew of his health challenges, as he was always willing to listen and share strategies for persevering and overcoming, showing fortitude and forbearance throughout his life. Arthur L. Watson had a life well lived! He is survived by his wife, Karimah; sons Arthur II and Sean Watson; and daughter Loran Warner. He will be missed. For information on his memorial to be held on June 14, or to send condolences to the family, please send an email to artsmemorial@att.net.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Miley: Data On Salaries, Employment
continued from page 10 the permit process easier in Alameda County.” The 2022 homeless count revealed a 22% increase since 2019 with a relatively solid tally of more than 8,000 individuals living on the street, on a friend’s couch, or in their vehicles. Miley also touted his participation in getting the Tiny Home program up and running in conjunction with First Presbyterian church on Grove Way in Castro Valley as well as the Alex 34 homes the county helped Williams construct at the Fairview Hospital site to put a dent in the number of unhoused in the William’s right-handed pitching this season Our Athlete of the Week is Alex Wilcounty. liams. This Castro Valley native is a senior resulted in a 7-1 record (including three Diverse Community shutouts). He ended the year with a 1.75 at Stanford and was recently voted Pitcher According to the federal ERA and a .947 Walks And Hits Per Inning of the Year by the Pac-12 Conference. data-gathering site Data USA, Pitched (WHIP). Williams graduated from He was also named a semifinalist for the District 4 population was Redwood Christian in 2018 and played on National Pitcher of the Year Award; an 757,806 in 2019. Its media age Castro Valley Little League and Castro award given out by the College Baseball was 45 years. The poverty Foundation to the top pitcher in the country. Valley Independent (CVI) teams. rate was 8.99 percent (a 263% 1-year decrease), People living in District The Team 4, CA have a median annual The Matt Wilhite Team proud to to sponsor Isisproud sponsor income of $86,374, which is more than the median annual Athlete of the Week k Athlete of the Wee income of $65,712 across the Alex Williams entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $77,592 in 2018, which represents an 11.3% annual growth. In 2019, there were 7.89 times more White (Non-HisOn Saturday, May 21, 2022 panic) residents (568k people) Bianca Greer of Castro Valley in Congressional District 4, CA graduated from The US Milithan any other race or ethnictary Academy West Point. ity. There were 72,000 White Bianca is a 2018 graduate (Hispanic) and 44,000 Asian from Castro Valley High (Non-Hispanic) residents, the School. During her time at second and third most comCVHS Bianca had a goal to mon ethnic groups. Only 13.1% prepare herself for the best of the people in Congressional college experience possible. District 4, CA are Hispanic She worked hard in the class(99,000 people), according to room and in athletics. She was Data USA stats. a three-sport varsity athlete District 4, CA employs playing Basketball, Volleyball, 343,000 people. The largest and Track. She also was the industries in Congressional BSU President in 2018. Bianca District 4, CA are Health Care finished her Junior year with a & Social Assistance (46,864 4.5 GPA and graduated with a people), Retail Trade (37,427 4.37 GPA. people), and Professional, She visited several colleges Scientific, & Technical Serbut wasn’t sold, she wantvices (30,153 people), and the Once at West Point Bianca Award for Academic Exceled to be part of something highest paying industries are continued her tireless work and lence, Distinguished Cadet bigger than herself. During Award, Dean’s List, Master of Management of Companies & Academy Night at CVHS she received many awards. Her Enterprises ($119,757), Utilities the Sword Badge achievements include: learned about the US service ($91,244), and Finance & 2019: Dean’s List, Army Graduating Magna Cum academies and decided to Insurance ($82,010). Physical Fitness Badge Laude with a Bachelors in apply. Each year academies District 4 includes the City In 2019 Bianca made the Economics receive 10,000+ applications boxing team and later tried out of Pleasanton, portions of Overall GPA of 3.7 and accept only 10%. Class rank of 119 out of 1014 for the parachute team. After Oakland from Montclair in Bianca’s application was earning a spot she was on the the north to Oracle Arena and 2022: Superintendent’s accepted by two academies, two-way and four-way teams, the Oakland Coliseum in the but she chose West Point. She Award for Achievement, south, and the unincorporatshe finished with 347 jumps earned nominations from Vice Distinguished Cadet Award, ed communities of Ashland, total. President Kamala Harris and Dean’s List Castro Valley, Cherryland, Upon graduation, Bianca 2021: Distinguished Cadet Rep. Eric Swalwell and is the El Portal Ridge, Fairmont Award, Dean’s List, Master of was promoted to 2nd Lieuonly female from CVHS to Terrace, Fairview, and Hillcrest tenant, and will train to the Sword Badge earn an acceptance to West Knolls. become a helicopter pilot. 2020: Superintendent’s Point.
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David Bonal of Castro Valley caught this beautiful bass a Lake Chabot last month using a drop shot. The bass weighed in at 2.5 pounds. a e a reat Catch that you d li e to share ith the community? Please email photo and information to: filesforforum gmail.com
Market: Austin Walker continued from page 2 goods sold. Austin welcomes new artists and artisans to the Market Place as he develops the reputation of the Market Place as a shopping destination for unusual gifts. And finally, Austin oversees the leases of the conference
spaces for 32-60 participants at the Market Place. He has leased out the spaces for birthday parties, conferences, and classes. Austin shared that the job is “a lot harder than he expected.” In his free time, he enjoys sports, music, and working out.
Lilo (5 years old) and her daughter, Nani (7 months old) are a chihuahua mix duo that loves playing and going for walks together. Both are great and would love to be adopted together. Call Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200. Buddy is a 12 year old neutered male chihuahua mix. He is well mannered and loves spending time with people. To adopt call the Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 293-7200.
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