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CASTRO VALLEY FORUM Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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Sheriff’s Reports
REMEMBERING LARRY BRONZINI
COMPILED BY MICHAEL SINGER • CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE BRONZINI FAMILY
A Legacy of Love, Service
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n Tuesday, February 15, longtime Castro Valley resident, Lorenzo (Larry) Bronzini passed away at the age of 90. Surrounded by family, he left behind a legacy of service to the community that spans many decades, beginning early in his young adult life. In 1943, Larry’s family moved to CV which, at the time, was comprised of orchards and chicken coops. The son of Italian immigrants, Larry and his older brother, Alberto (Al) were raised with a strong work ethic. His parents highly valued community relationships and they instilled this into both their sons. Larry’s first real job was cleaning chicken houses for Charley Gian Bruno whose farm was located where Castro Valley High School now stands. In 1947, Larry began raising guinea pigs which he sold for twenty-five cents each. When he needed lettuce for the guinea pigs, Larry rode his horse down to the A.A. Food Market on Castro Valley Blvd. At the age of 14, Larry was offered a job at the busy market by owner, George Aahl. Whether he was meticulously stacking canned goods, bagging groceries, stocking produce, or cleaning the meat shop, Larry’s dedication to serving the community of CV was ignited—a flame that would remain burning for the next 70 years. In 1952, Larry was inducted into the U.S. Army where his commitment to serving
others would be expanded internationally. When he returned from serving in the Korean War, Larry went back to work at the A.A. Market. He was energized by helping others and took great pride in his work. When Larry married and began raising a family, he took a job at Wiseman’s Furniture in Hayward. His personal touch and the time he spent truly getting to know his customers and their needs made him a top salesman. Once Wiseman’s closed in the early 1980’s, Larry returned to his true passion of serving the CV community through the grocery industry. He gladly accepted a job as the manager of Al’s Food Market, a position he joyfully held for almost 40 years. see LEGACY on page 5
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Street Fighting Man Monday, February 28: at 3:42 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 21-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of assault and battery. A call into the department about an altercation sent deputies to an apartment on Wisteria Street near Castro Valley Boulevard. There, they handcuffed the man and took him into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
Parolee in a Fight Friday, February 25: at 11:39 a.m., deputies arrested a 33-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of assault and battery and violating the terms of his parole. An anonymous tip about an altercation at a home on Outlook Court near Kahlert Avenue sent deputies to the location. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail. The victim was treated at the scene.
Family Fight Damages Business Saturday, February 26: at 6:32 p.m., a 30-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of assault on a family member, aggravated assault on an individual caring for a minor, and causing more than $400 in damages to a business on Castro Valley Boulevard near Park Way. Deputies responded to the scene and took the man into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
Caught Breaking into Car Wednesday, February 23: at 8:43 p.m., a 59-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a car and showing an invalid license. Deputies stopped the man for questioning in front of a business on Castro Valley Boulevard near Arrest Warrant Served Park Way. The man was handcuffed and taken into custody. Monday, February 21: at 9:10 a.m., deputies arrested a 33-year-old woman with no Two Arrested for permanent residence as part of Drugs and Weapons Monday, February 21: at 5:00 a warrant issued for her capa.m., deputies arrested two men ture. The woman was in a car at with no permanent residence on a fast-food restaurant on Castro suspicion of possession of drugs Valley Boulevard near Stanton and weapons in front of a home Avenue when deputies arrived on Grove Way near Betlen to serve the warrant. DepuCourt. The driver, a 33-year-old, ties report the woman had two was charged with driving with previous drunk driving convica suspended license and pos- tions, charges of disrupting a session of concealed weapons, business, violating a court-isand illegal possession of a stun sued restraining order, and regun. The passenger, a 32-year- sisting arrest. The woman was old woman, was charged with taken to Santa Rita Jail.
Public Intoxication Saturday, February 26: at 11:48 a.m., deputies arrested a 44-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of public intoxication. The man was hanging outside a business on Castro Valley Boulevard near San Miguel Avenue when deputies arrived. During questioning, the man showed signs of intoxication and failed his field sobriety test. Deputies took him to a sobering center. Traffic Stop Ends in Arrest Saturday, February 26: at 7:36 a.m., a 25-year-old woman was pulled over and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a suspended license, resisting arrest, impeding the duties of a law enforcement officer, and assault on a deputy. Deputies stopped the woman on the Boulevard near Stanton Avenue. The woman became confrontational and reportedly swung at the deputy trying to get away. Deputies took the woman to Santa Rita Jail.
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possession of illegal narcotics, methamphetamine drugs, and related drug paraphernalia. Deputies took the pair into custody. Wanted Man Caught Monday, February 21: at 3:05 p.m., a 42-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man was previously charged with fraud and illegal entry into a home. Deputies served the warrant at a mobile home park on Castro Valley Boulevard near Wisteria Street. The man was also found to have stolen merchandise, drugs, and related drug paraphernalia in his pocket. Deputies took him to Santa Rita Jail.
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