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CV Rallies for Ukraine More than 60 people gathered at Castro Valley Peace Corner in support of the Ukrainian people after Russian forces invaded the country more than a month ago. The crowd chanted “Peace for Ukraine” and called on government leaders to send military support.
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Unincorporated area bicycle and pedestrian safety remain a top priority for the county, the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) heard at their virtual meeting last Monday evening. Alameda County Public Works Director Daniel Woldesenbet and Traffic Engineer Rick Yeung gave the MAC an update on the county’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for Unincorporated Areas, which was initially adopted in 2019. There have been a handful of traffic tragedies in Castro Valley – notably the 2020 death of Lana Carlos, 12, who was struck and killed by a hit-andrun driver while walking home from Creekside Middle School. “Our kids are mostly the pedestrians,” said MAC member Tojo Thomas. “What can we do better?” Woldesenbet said that the plan itself, education at the school level, flashing beacons, and enforcement are “extremely essential” to make the street a safer place for all. see MAC on page 4
County Food Official Touts Medicinal Benefits Chen spoke at the ribbon-cutting for a new mural welcoming people to the Farm“Food really is medicine,” acy there, which proclaims Dr. Steven Chen proclaimed “We Grow Medicine.” at Dig Deep Farm’s Food Hub The mural was by local on Fairmont Drive in San Le- artist Bobby Arte and his partandro last Thursday. There are ners. Arte was a professional immediately measurable health football player who moved improvements when people are into community art after an “prescribed” a healthier diet, injury ended his athletic cahe said. reer. He has painted a number Some of those gains, such of public murals around the as lowering dangerously high Bay Area, including one he blood pressure or improved just finished at the Hayward blood sugar levels for people Adult School. with diabetes, can save their The new mural was funded lives, he said. Studies show by a $15,000 grant from Blue that simply adding one extra Shield of California and is PHOTO BY MIKE MCGUIRE serving of fruit and vegetables part of public art efforts by to each American’s diet could the Alameda County Sheriff’s Ribbon is cut on the “We Grow Medicine” mural at the Dig Deep Farms Food Hub last Thursday by, from left, Carlyn Obringer of Blue Shield of California, save about 30,000 lives a year, Office. he added. see FOOD on back page Alameda County Sheriff’s Captain Marty Neideffer and artist Bobby Arte. By Mike McGuire
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The Castro Valley MarketPlace, one of the Chamber’s newest members, was the host for this fantastic turnout. Event Chair Aaron Lewis was excited to be back in person with so many friendly faces, stating “I’d like to thank all the C.V.E.A. Chamber members for joining us for our first in-person mixer in over 2 years and thank you for your support! And, thank you Craig Semmelmeyer and all the Castro Valley MarketPlace businesses for hosting our mixer.” Chamber President Julie Sumiki also encouraged all local business to help the community rebound from the pandemic and noted that joining the Chamber can help do so. To join the Chamber of Commerce, reach out by email to: info@castrovalleychamber. com or visit their website at: www.EdenAreaChamber.com. “We would love to see you at our next mixer scheduled on April 28 at Dig Deep Farms, and we would love to make a special announcement and introduce you to our Community and your business as our next Chamber member.”
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Assault and Battery Monday, March 28: at 5:05 a.m., a 911 call about a loud and aggressive-sounding argument sent deputies to an apartment on Center Street near Grove Way. There, they arrested a 28-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of assault and battery. The man was taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
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The Castro Valley-Eden Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the in-person event at the Chabot Theater starting at 6 p.m. There will be a live stream provided as well where people
can ask questions online. The virtual event will be hosted on the Eden Area Chamber Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/EdenAreaChamber. see CANDIDATES on page 11
School Board Candidates Sought Interested in serving on the Board of Trustees? The Castro Valley Teachers Association will interview candidates interested in running for the Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education in late April and early May. Two of the board’s five seats are up for election in 2022 and Castro Valley teachers intend to endorse and support
well-qualified candidates. “We hope to interview and support the best possible candidates in the community to serve our students,” said CVTA President Mark Mladinich. Teachers plan to make endorsement decisions before the summer break and the August deadline for candidates’ nomination paperwork.
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Teachers will ask potential candidates to respond to written questions and meet electronically via Zoom for an interview. CVTA invites any potential candidates to schedule an interview by contacting Matt Johanson, chairman of the teachers’ political action committee, at: matt.johanson@ sbcglobal.net.
Streetfighting Man Sunday, March 27: at 8:43 p.m., a 28-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of assault and battery with intent to do bodily harm. Deputies were called to an apartment on Center Street near Kelly Street following a report of an altercation outside the building. The man was taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene. Public Intoxication Saturday, March 26: at 7:24 p.m., deputies arrested a 60-year-old CV man on suspicion of public intoxication. The man was hanging out in front of a gas station on Castro Valley Boulevard near Wisteria Street when deputies approached him for questioning and smelled alcohol on his breath. The man failed his field sobriety test and was taken into custody. Spousal Assault Thursday, March 24: at 3:34 p.m., a 32-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of spousal assault. The man was in a church parking lot on Grove Way near
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By Michael Singer California Assembly District 20 is up for grabs this year and the four leading contenders are scheduled to sit down for a free public forum on Monday, April 11 at the Chabot Theater in Castro Valley. Candidates Jennifer Esteen, Joe Grcar, Shawn Kumagai, and Liz Ortega have agreed to appear together to answer questions about their individual qualifications and their vision for representing the State Assembly position currently occupied by Bill Quirk. Quirk announced his retirement last year and said he would not seek re-election for the 202324 term. Assembly District 20 covers Hayward, Castro Valley, Ashland, Cherryland, San Lorenzo, Fairview, Union City, and parts of San Leandro, Fremont, Dublin, and Pleasanton. According to the 2020 census, there are half-a-million residents in the District, 392,077 of which are eligible to vote.
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Redwood Road when deputies report he got into an altercation with a family member. Deputies took the man into custody. The victim was treated at the scene. Illegal Weapons Charges Thursday, March 24: at 11:37 a.m., deputies arrested a 49-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of possession of illegal throwing stars and drug paraphernalia. The man was traveling on Crow Canyon Place and Roberts Court when deputies stopped him for questioning and discovered his stash. Deputies took the man into custody. Family Fight Friday, March 25: at 1:35 a.m., a 65-year-old CV man was arrested on suspicion of assault on a family member and assault with a deadly weapon. Deputies were called to a home on Heyer Avenue near Cull Canyon Road following an emergency call from a resident. The man was taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene. Wanted Man Wednesday, March 23: at 2:45 p.m., deputies arrested a 34-year-old man as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man had been previously charged with vandalism and resisting arrest. Deputies served
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the warrant during a traffic stop on Castro Valley Boulevard near Santa Maria Avenue. The man became confrontational during questioning and was charged with another resisting arrest citation before he was taken to Santa Rita Jail. Breaking and Entering Wednesday, March 23: at 8:59 a.m., two people with no permanent residence were arrested on suspicion of attempted breaking and entering into a business and possession of illegal narcotics with related drug paraphernalia at the intersection of Castro Valley Boulevard and Yeandle Avenue. Deputies were dispatched to the scene following a silent alarm at the property. A 31-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman were charged with the break-in and taken to Santa Rita Jail. Assault with a Deadly Weapon Tuesday, March 22: at 9:15 p.m., deputies arrested a 36-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of spousal assault and assault with a deadly weapon. The man was at a home on David Street near Center Street when deputies responded to a call about an altercation at the home. Deputies took the man into custody. The victim was treated at the scene. see REPORTS on page 11
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TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): IThe facts about a new opportunity are still emerging. Wait until they’re all out in the open, and then use your keen business sense to help make the right decision. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): You might feel confused, even hurt by a friend who suddenly puts distance between you. If she or he won’t discuss it, don’t push it. An explanation should come in time. CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Your willingness to be part of the team opens doors that had been shut to you. Keep them open by keeping your promises even when your commitment seems to be wavering. LEO (July 23 - August 22): Congratulations. You’re really getting things done to purr-fection. And don’t forget to take a catnap now and again to keep those energy levels up and bristling for action. VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): Your “plain-talking” honesty is admirable. But sometimes sharp words can leave painful scars. Be careful that what you say doesn’t come back to hurt you. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): A stress-filled period takes a positive turn as you deal with the underlying problem. Act now to avoid a recurrence by changing some basic rules in your relationship. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Your rising energy levels make it easier for you to achieve some important objectives. This could lead to a big boost in how you’re perceived, both at home and on the job. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): A changing picture begins to emerge as you learn more about an offer that seemed so right but could be so wrong. Look to a trusted adviser for guidance. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): Spiritual aspects are strong. Take time to reflect on the path you’re on and where you hope it will lead you. It’s also a good time to reach out to loved ones. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): You could be assuming far too many responsibilities, whether it’s at work or in personal matters. Be careful that you’re not weighed down by them. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): You’re getting closer to your goals. And since nothing succeeds like success (or the promise thereof), don’t be surprised to find new supporters swimming alongside you.
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continued from front page The plan is an update to a 2012 master plan and is required by the county’s Transportation Commission periodically to continue receiving transpiration funding. Not all proposed projects described in the Plan have been funded at this time. During the development of the Plan, over 30 community outreach meetings were held in the unincorporated area, according to Yeung. The Plan includes county-wide bicycle networks and sidewalk prioritization. For example, areas near schools, parks, senior centers, and those with higher rates of collisions are targets for new sidewalks. “All of our streets were built for automobiles, so it’s a challenge to convert to bicycle and pedestrian use,” added MAC member Chuck Moore. “We need to be really careful where we spend the money.” Projects associated with the Plan will come back to the MAC as action items as they get closer to fruition. The Plan can be viewed at: acpaw.org.
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A Reality of Impaired Driving By Monique Binkley Smith SUTTER HEALTH
Every 15 minutes someone dies in an alcohol-related car accident. That was the statistic in 1995 when a program called Every 15 Minutes was first adopted by the California Highway Patrol to give teens a realistic look at the dangers of drinking and driving with the goal of reducing alcohol-related incidents. Thankfully, today fewer people die from alcohol-related car accidents but drinking and driving as well as distracted driving by teens continues to be a problem—often because teens’ feelings of invincibility lead to poor choices. To encourage young people to think about the conse-
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More than 60 people assembled in Castro Valley this past Saturday to show support for the Ukrainian people and to ask the US government to send resources aimed at ending the month-long Russian invasion. Carrying signs asking for peace and supporting flags of both the United States and Ukraine, the attendees at the corner of Castro Valley Boulevard and Redwood Road (also known as Peace Corner) chanted pro-Ukrainian slogans and encouraged passersby to donate to helping refugees. Igor Tregub, whose family fled Ukraine in 1990 to escape the persecution of Jewish people in the former Soviet Union says the voices in Castro Valley are being heard halfway around the world. “Everyone back there is very grateful for the visibility, turnout, and solidarity that is being put together by the good people of the Bay Area,” said Tregub. In addition to helping the Ukrainian people, rally organizers are hoping to convince US lawmakers to support them with military resources like fighter jets and anti-missile defense systems that can prevent Russian bombs from landing on civilian targets. Saturday’s rally in Castro Valley was one of the dozens of related events across the United States including Washington D.C., San Francisco, and other metro areas.
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Attendees at the rally in San Francisco asked why the U.S. and NATO are waiting to do all that is necessary to stop him. “Putin is a ruthless dictator who will not stop this genocide until he is forced to stop,” said Vira Iefremova Ph.D., a scientist, and researcher at UC Berkeley. “There is a moral imperative to defend Ukraine. How do you explain to a child in Kyiv that the might of the U.S. and N.A.T.O will protect a child in neighboring Poland, but not you?” Meanwhile, US Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) returned from a 5-day bipartisan delegation of House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence members and staff to the Ukrainian border. While there, the Castro Valley-based congressman met with aid workers from around the world and Ukrainian families who have been forced to leave their homes. “It was crushing to see the wickedness inflicted by Putin, which is why we must continue to provide the Ukrainian people with what they need to defend their skies and hold Putin accountable so he ends this cruel and unprovoked invasion,” Swalwell said in a statement. And while the U.S. and NATO are coordinating efforts, Ukrainian-born residents say the governments of the world need to do more because Putin is getting more aggressive. “The only thing a bully understands is force,” Tregub said.
Up till now, I’ve talked about things in a pretty positive light. Want to grow yourself? Follow these guidelines, set some goals, and set yourself up for success. If you’ve started the process, I’m sure you’ve realized it doesn’t always work out that easily. We’re at the end of the first quarter of the year, and perhaps you haven’t made as much progress as you wanted. We all run into barriers and hardships along the way, and that’s the focus for today. First I want to share a story about a friend. This friend always talked about losing weight. He was really fit and played football in high school, but as all adults have experienced, that goes away pretty quickly once you start your career. He would go on various crash diets which all had the same formula… eat very little and “magically” you’ll lose weight! Obviously, it worked for a few weeks, but then he hit a plateau and gained even more weight back. This happened year after year for a few years. He claimed that losing a lot of weight quickly was important and he liked fast results. We are a society that really looks up to speed and tenacity. We cheer on people who keep getting up after they get knocked down, don’t we? The faster they get up to do it again, the more impressive it is. You get started, something goes wrong, and you get knocked down. You try again and something you didn’t expect happens, and you get knocked down again. Now wipe your nose, get up, and push forward again, only to get knocked down even faster! My friend, maybe you should just stay down. We say experience is the best teacher, but that’s not really true. My mentor, John Maxwell, teaches that evaluated experience is the best teacher. After getting knocked down, maybe you should mull it around in that coconut of yours for a little bit before trying again. Is the strategy not working because you didn’t try hard enough? Or was it the wrong strategy in the first place? After you evaluate the experience, get back up and go at it again. see BARRIERS on back page
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Representatives visited Kenneth C. Aitken Senior Center in Castro Valley to help prepare and distribute healthy meals to seniors who rely on the program daily.
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eaders of our community participated in a special March for Meals celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act Senior Nutrition Program, the federal legislation that helps to partially fund community-based programs like Spectrum Community Services’ Meals on Wheels and Senior Meals. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors declared the month of March “March for Meals with a proclamation at their March 22nd meeting. On March 22, representatives including HARD General Manager James Wheeler, President Carol Perriera and
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more about Meals on Wheels and Senior Meals please go to SpectrumCS.org or call 510-881-0300. Spectrum is also seeking volunteers to help serve or deliver meals at various distribution sites. Spectrum’s Meals on Wheels and Senior Meals programs are not fully funded by the government and that funding gap means they rely heavily on private and individual donations to ensure that no seniors are ever turned away. Online donations and information about Spectrum’s upcoming in-person wine & food pairing fundraising event, Show Your Love, are available online.
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ith inflation pushing close to an astounding 8%, the Federal Reserve is trying to put a lid on the economy before things get totally out of control. Consequently, starting on March 17, 2022, the Fed initiated the first of a series of interest rate hikes they hope will push inflation back down below 3% by the end of the year. Based on their projections, we could see 6 more hikes before the year is over. In a nutshell, they are hoping that, by increasing the cost of money, they will slow the acquisition of loans and consequently lower prices on everything from homes to automobiles. Additionally, by increasing the costs of capital to businesses, it is hoped that production will be slowed and accompanying business-related expenses lowered. These are lofty goals considering the dramatic pandemic-related stimulus packages provided to individuals and businesses
alike, rampant supply chain issues and massive hikes in fuel prices prompted by the war in Ukraine. Currently, inflation is rapidly outpacing consumer’s ability to keep up, leaving countless numbers of people in its dust. Many have seen home prices push beyond affordability at the same time the cost of fuel, food, rentals, building materials and consumer goods of all kinds are spiking upwards faster than cost-of-living wage increases. With regard to housing, the Fed hopes that increasing interest rates will slow the real estate market. As rates increase, fewer home buyers will be able to qualify for mortgages which should, in turn, decrease the buyer pool. With fewer buyers queuing for homes, inventory should increase and prices should begin to soften, if not begin moving downward. Historically, we know that it does not take much for buyers to put on the brakes once market conditions change in any way.
Once that begins, the market typically reacts very quickly. As an example, once buyers sense that prices may be decreasing, many adopt a “let’s wait and see” attitude, pulling out of the market hoping to score lower prices if they wait. Added to the numbers who are forced out by higher interest rates, this “double whammy” can halt the market overnight. It will be interesting watching how this sorts itself out over the next few months. While wonderful for sellers, the current market has been brutal for buyers hoping to score a home of their own. If things calm down, they may finally get the chance they need.
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Avocados are not an ideal indoor plant. Avocados are a large evergreen tree that at maturity will reach forty to sixty feet tall with a widespread. However, there are dwarf varieties that can be used as a container plant. Avocado do grow and survive in the Bay Area; however, they do suffer from cold temperatures. Normally, it’s the nighttime temperature that is a concern. If the temperature is below thirty-two degrees after the sun rises for hours on end, they usually die; otherwise, the foliage turns brown. In your case, you moved the plant from a sheltered mild/warm indoor setting to the outdoors where the conditions was drastically different. The
plant reacted to the change by the leaves turning brown and dropping off. Cold is a descant that pulls moisture out of the foliage and burns the leaves. Moisture, too much or not enough, can also cause the leaves to turn color and drop off. This is the problem with the second plant. Right now, I’d water them once a week depending on the size of the pot. If they are currently in a pot smaller than six inches, transplant them into larger containers. You can safely move the plants outdoors now as the danger of frost is over for the Bay Area. They require lots of direct sunlight. As for fruiting, Avocados are unpredictable when they are started from a seed/pit. There is no guarantee they will ever produce. If they do produce, the Avocados more than likely will be different from the parent plant. The final piece of bad news is that
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backyards can support local wildlife. Conduct a plant inventory to determine what’s currently thriving in your backyard. Match that up against the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map to determine the best types of turf, trees, shrubs, and plants for the climate zone. 5. Keep pollinators in mind. Your yard is an important part of the connected ecosystem providing much- needed food and shelter for pollinators, such as birds, bees, butterflies, bats, and other creatures. Select a variety of plants that will bloom all year long. The Audubon Society’s database can help determine which birds will be attracted to which plants for unique regions so you can make good choices about what to plant. TWO (GREEN) THUMBS UP: Making the planet 6. Plant, prune or mow. greener can start on your side of the fence. Staying confined to home base doesn’t mean gardening and 3. Connect kids to nature. while being confined to the yard work have to stop. Order home. Researchers have found Free, online, do-at-home garden supplies online or have that people living in neighbor- lesson plans are available them delivered from a nearby hoods with more birds, shrubs from the TurfMutt.com. The environmental education pro- nursery. Mow the lawn and and trees are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety gram resources and activities, trim bushes. Research shows people based on STEM (science, and stress. who gardened for at least 30 technology, engineering and 2. Make the outdoors a family project. Take your loved math) principles, give kids the minutes a week had lower prompts they need to have fun body mass indexes as well as ones outside to assess your higher levels of self-esteem space. What’s working well? learning about and exploring the nature and science in their and better moods overall. They What could be improved? also reported lower levels of own backyards. What can you plan to do to4. Know your climate zone. tension and stress. gether in your backyard? AnyFor further facts and tips on Learn about climate-zone-apthing needing to be cleaned saving the planet one yard at a up? Make a plan to expand or propriate plants, the importance of pollinators, and how time, go to www.turfmutt.com. spruce up your yard.
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Poetry is a powerful tool for artistic and political expression, helping us navigate our emotions and giving our readers space to do the same. Our feelings about climate change are ripe for poetic treatment. Join Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate finalist Laura Ma in a workshop to express your reverence for the earth and your thoughts about our changing environment. The Ecopoetry Workshop will be hosted by the Castro Valley Library online via Zoom on Saturday, April 2 from 11 am to 1 pm. You’ll leave the class with a completed poem. This workshop is for teens and adults. Register at: aclibrary.org or call 510-667-7900. Tuesday, April 5: Rotary Hosts Sonja Shin
Sonja Shin, the host of Fleet Week TV and Public Affairs Officer for San Francisco Fleet Week Association. Sonja will describe how all of the activities of Fleet Week are put together. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 - 1:30 pm The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 pm on Sunday, April 3, by contacting Rotary at: cvrotary@iCloud.com or call: 510402-5123. More info available at: castrovalleyrotary.org. Saturday, April 9: Eden Garden Club Meeting
Eden Garden Club is having a Plant Sale from 9 am to 12 pm at 22472 Queen St. in Castro Valley. All proceeds benefit school garden scholarships awarded to Castro Valley and Hayward Schools. For more information or to donate plants, please contact edengardenclub@yahoo.com Sunday, April 10: Castro Valley Reads Finale Event
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from two reporters working at one of the premier publications reporting on climate change. This event will be hosted by the Castro Valley Library on Sunday, April 10 from 3 to 4 pm. An opportunity for audience members to ask questions will follow the conversation. By attending this free event, you can request a tree seedling, while supplies last. Details about tree seedling pick up will be announced to registrants. Dani Anguiano is The Guardian’s west coast breaking news reporter and was a reporter for the Chico Enterprise-Record. She lives in Los Angeles. Alastair Gee is an award-winning editor and reporter at The Guardian who has also written for The New Yorker online, The New York Times, and The Economist. He lives in New York. Their book Fire in Paradise is one of the focus texts for Castro Valley Reads 2022. Register at: aclibrary.org. Questions? call 510-667-7900. Friday, April 22: ‘Spring for Education!’ Fundraiser
Join the Castro Valley Educational Foundation (CVEF) for a night of fun and fundraising! The event is designed to bring the CV community together and raise funds for the Wellness Centers and other programs across Castro Valley schools. Purchase tickets for yourself and a guest, or for a staff member at your school of choice. Each ticket includes: An evening under the stars celebrating the CVUSD community (dressy casual attire recommended), Small plates and specialty food from local eateries, 2 drink tickets (champagne, wine, beer, or non-alcoholic drinks), The opportunity to “spring” for education during the silent and live auctions Learn more at: https://bitly.com/spring4education. Auction item donations also welcome. Please contact: info@cvef.org Sunday, May 1: Trojan Yard Sale
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Castro Valley High School is hosting the biggest fundraiser of the year on Sunday, May 1 from 8 am to 12 pm. There will be two drop off days where people can bring items that they are willing to donate and have no use of such as small appliances, outerwear/t-shirts/pants, books, movies, CD’s, toys and games, small furniture, sporting goods, accessories (no earrings/hats), and electronics. The drop-off days are Saturday, April 9 from 8 am to noon, and Saturday, April 23 from 8 am to noon. It will be at Castro Valley High School in the Mabel Avenue parking lot near the pools. HAVE A COMMUNITY CALENDAR LISTING? SUBMIT IT AT: MYCVFORUM.COM/EVENTS
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continued from page 3 Wanted for Illegal Rally for Ukraine and America Machine Gun Possession Tuesday, March 22: at 7:26 p.m., a 25-year-old man from Dear Editor, On Saturday I attended a rally at Peace Corner in Castro Val- Castro Valley was arrested as part of a warrant issued for his ley where over 50 of us were extraordinarily fortunate to meet capture. Deputies served the and hear from several Ukrainian citizens who personally conveyed the unspeakably tragic events their nation is enduring. Our warrant to the man who was guests spoke in a first-hand manner about the terrible death and outside a drug store on Castro destruction that has occurred in their deadly struggle to remain Valley Boulevard near Marshal free and democratic. Their families and friends and millions of Street. The man had been previously charged on suspicion of innocent civilians are in mortal danger, and we could not help possession of drugs for sale and but feel for them with every bit of our hearts, minds and souls. illegal possession of a machine We should take as a lesson what happens when a right wing gun. Deputies took the man autocratic dictator with too much money and political power into custody. is able to force their will as Putin is doing to the Russian and PHOTO COURTESY OF ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Ukrainian people. Here in the United States, we should realize Four Arrested for just how close we came to a similar disaster after Putin and his Stolen Merchandise operatives helped appoint a power mad, anti-NATO, anti-democratic, pro-Putin, crooked mob boss as pResident in 2016. We are Monday, March 21: at 6:09 now seeing in Ukraine what some on the American right want p.m., deputies arrested four people with no permanent res- One person is dead following an accident this past Sunday at interstates for us, and it could happen here if we do not stay vigilant. idence on suspicion of posses- 238 and 580 in Castro Valley. Firefighters with Alameda County responded As our Ukrainian friends stated several times during our rally, what happens in Ukraine happens to all of us. The Russian sion of illegal drug parapher- to the scene with two engines, a rescue vehicle, a fire truck, and a comnalia and possession of stolen mander. Flames could be spotted from more than a mile away. The fire was people are being subjected to well-engineered propaganda and disinformation and we have the same problem in America property. The suspects were contained to a small portion of the hillside and traffic was slowed down for a hanging outside a bank at the few hours as a precaution. The identity of the driver has not been released. with Fox and social media. Just like the deadly disinformation corner of Redwood Road and spread about the Covid 19 vaccine that caused millions to die un-necessarily, we are hearing Putin-friendly propaganda (from Castro Valley Boulevard when deputies arrived. Deputies took the Kremlin perhaps?) that is threatening tens of thousands of Ukrainians with harm. Let’s not let this happen in America, we a 48-year-old man, a 55-yearold man, a 61-year-old man, defend Ukraine’s freedom and democracy, and we defend our the San Mateo Bridge to West Political Director for AFSCand a 57-year-old woman into continued from page 3 own. ME Local 3299, the University – David Siegel, Castro Valley custody. Hayward resident, Jennifer Dublin, and lowering taxes. of California’s largest emDublin resident and City Esteen is a registered nurse ployee union. She serves on and union organizer looking to Councilmember Shawn the Alameda County Vaccine make history as the first Black, Kumagai is also openly gay Equity Task Force where she Jewish, and openly gay mem- and a third-generation Navy fought to secure paid sick leave ber of the California Assembly. veteran. He has served as She serves as treasurer on the district director for Assembly- and hazard pay for essential Alameda Health System Board member Rebecca Bauer-Kah- public safety, health providers, an, who represents neighboring and frontline workers. Ortega’s of Trustees. She also serves Assembly District 16. Kumagai platform includes job creation, on the Eden Area Municipal Cary Nasatir has been a especially for small businesses, is running on the platform Advisory Council and was band or orchestra director for affordable housing, compasappointed by Alameda County of housing affordability and the Jenny Lin Summer Music sionate services for the homecriminal justice reform, adBoard of Supervisor, Nate Program for 22 years. This Miley. Esteen is the Vice Pres- vocating for veterans, helping less, new funding for public year he has opted to step down ident of Organizing for SEIU local businesses recover from schools, environmental justice, from the podium. and neighborhood safety. 1021, serves on the SEIU 1021 the pandemic, and fighting The Foundation has hired California’s general election anti-Asian violence and hate. Executive Board, and previTravis Nasatir, Cary’s son, to is on November 8. A primary San Leandro resident Liz ously held a position as a board take his place. Cary will still be Ortega has served as Statewide is scheduled for June 7. member of the Jewish Youth involved because he will be the for Community Action. Her MC for the concert, which will platform includes supporting take place on July 16, 2022, at Since 1965 affordable housing, living-wage 6:30 at Chabot College. jobs, climate justice, protection “It has been a fantastic and of immigrants, improving the fulfilling ride for me personalMortuary & state’s mental health system, ly, but it seems the right time and preserving reproductive to let a younger generation Crematory PHOTO CREDIT: SCOTT MORGAN freedom. take over the artistic leadership 21228 Redwood Rd., Cary Nasatir conducting a enny Lin Concert from a Castro Valley resident, Joe of the Foundation’s work,” Castro Valley Grcar says he is tired of the said Castro Valley local Cary few years ago (pre covid). 581-9133 way politicians have taken Nasatir. advantage of people who live The Jenny Lin Foundation annual event providing thou“It was always my goal to sands of Bay Area school-aged select challenging music that in District 20. The retired US grew out of the 1994 brutal musicians the opportunity to Department of Energy scientist murder of Canyon Middle Jenny would have enjoyed says it’s time to put, “Southern School student Jenny Lin. At participate in safe music events performing,” Nasatir said. Obituaries each summer, learn leadership Alameda County First.” His that time the Castro Valley The Summer music proskills, build music relationcommunity came together gram is preparing for its 28th 12-point plan proposes creating Can be placed ships and community while with Jenny’s Parents John season. For more information jobs and encouraging more on our website businesses to open up or stay and Mei-lian Lin to produce a keeping their music muscles on the Jenny Lin Foundation flexed when school was out on and the orchestra, band, and here instead of sending them to small but moving concert. summer recess. This concert grew into an choir: jennylinfoundation.org. San Francisco or Silicon Valley. 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New mural at Dig Deep Farms Food Hub on Fairmont Avenue in San Leandro.
Food: Improves People’s Health with Diets for Specific Medical Conditions continued from front page Chen is the chief medical director of All In Alameda, a county agency whose anti-poverty efforts include health and nutrition improvements. They work with five local health clinics to improve people’s health by improving the diet with foods known to help with specific medical conditions. In addition to advice for specific medical conditions, some 2,200 patients have been given about 28,000 bags of food, which works out to some 438,000 servings, Chen said. After two years of that partnership, Chen said clinical improvements are becoming clear. Patients with diabetes have seen their blood sugar measurements drop by a half-point, in a measure where normal is a bit under six. Some of those people were able to discontinue using insulin as a result, he said. Other patients who needed medications to reduce their blood pressure have been
Artist Bobby Arte speaks at ribbon-cutting for mural last Thursday at Dig Deep Farms.
able to lower dosages or even discontinue the medications altogether as their blood pressure has dropped. Cholesterol levels have been lowered by about 20% through a healthier diet, the equivalent of a low-intensity prescription drug.
There have been mental-health gains, too, Chen said. Medical staff have seen patients’ anxiety and depression levels drop by 25 to 30 percent, precisely during times many have suffered from increases in both. “We’ve seen people go from high levels down to moderate levels of both anxiety and depression,” Chen said. “And we’ve seen people who were at moderate levels get down to mild levels.” He called out the leaders, both top ones and local ones, of the five participating health clinics to thank them for their work. Those clinics were Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center in Hayward; Hayward Wellness Center, part of the Alameda Health System; the Native American Health Center in Oakland; Bay Area Community Health in Fremont and Union City, and the Ashby Health Center, part of LifeLong Medical Care, in Berkeley.
This week’s Athletes of the Week are Castro Valley resident and sophomore at Castro Valley High School, Cassidy Cu, and her trio teammates Victoria Blante of Hayward and Eily Corbett of Danville. They represented the United States and competed in the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships in Baku Azerbaijan from March 10-13. This Senior Women’s Group won a Gold Medal in the Balance Exercise and a Bronze Medal in the Combined All-Around, which accounted for 2 of the 6 medals won by Team USA at the World Championships. The trio scored a 28.10 in the Balance Exercise Finals to win the gold medal over 2nd place Belgium, and 3rd place Austria. In the Combined All-Around Finals, the trio scored a 28.14 to take the bronze medal for the USA, and placed just behind Belgium and Portugal.
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Left: Victoria Blante of Hayward, Center: Cassidy Cu of Castro Valley, and Eily Corbett of Danville (right) have been training together for three years at West Coast Training Center in Livermore, CA.
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Papachristos to Enter Hall of Fame
10 regional and 20 conference titles and reaching the sport’s pinnacle with a state championship in 2011. ormer Chabot College wrestling and golf coach The Castro Valley Sports Zack Papachristos, a Foundation elected Papachrislongtime Castro Valley resitos to the first class of the Casdent, will be inducted into the tro Valley Sports Hall of Fame California Community College in 2010. He also has been Athletic Association Hall of inducted into the California Fame at an April 6 ceremony Wrestling (2002), the Chabot in Ontario, CA. (2011) and the Greek (1997) 12 Golden Gate Conference crowns. He coached 18 indi- Halls of Fame. The CCCAA Sports Hall vidual state champions and 52 of Fame is the highest honor Papachristos began his bestowed in California Com- All-Americans. His dual meet coaching career at Canyon record was 156-6-2 and his munity College athletics. PaHigh School in 1962 (before pachristos was actually elected teams lost only one conference it became a middle school). dual meet in 14 years. He was In four years as wrestling to the Class of 2021, but last named Coach of the Decade year’s induction ceremony coach his teams were 64-8 for the 1970s. had to be postponed due to in dual meets and twice won Covid-19 restrictions. the Hayward Area Athletic Papachristos took over as League championship. He also In 14 seasons as Chabot Chabot golf coach in 1992 coached tennis at Canyon, his when the school faced the successful at this, what advice wrestling coach (1969-1983) teams going 51-1 in dual meets Papachristos led the Gladiators prospect of dropping the would I give myself? This list isn’t exhaustive, but to five state championships, 12 program and remained in that and winning the North Coast Northern California titles and position for 26 years, winning Section title in 1968. it should give you a start and lead to other questions to ask yourself. Oh, my friend has done a great job keeping the weight ward to a wonderful evening calling him at (510) 329-1316 The Castro Valley Sports off. He’s single and ready to honoring those who helped (tickets will not be available Foundation Hall of Fame mingle ladies, so if anyone is Banquet honoring the sixteen make athletics in Castro Valley at the door). All are welcome. looking, let this coach know! what it is today.” Tickets are $95 each. All profKevin Koo is a professional 2020 inductees is April 10 at CVSF Board Member and its are reinvested into athletes coach who specializes in per- Redwood Canyon (formerly Willow Park) and tickets need Banquet Committee member of all ages in Castro Valley. sonal, business, and leaderto be ordered by Thursday, Ted Riche is handling ticket orSee full ist of inductees at: ship development (and being March 31. CVSF Board Chair ders and tickets can be ordered www.castrovalleysportsfouna wingman). Contact him at by Thursday, March 31 by dation.org/hall-of-fame kevinkoocoaching@gmail.com Rachel Lunt is “looking forBy Lowell Hickey
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Barriers: Questions to Ask Yourself continued from page 5 It was somewhere in the middle of the pandemic that my friend was tired of gaining back the weight that he finally decided to make a shift in his approach. Rather than doing crash diets, he would eat a little cleaner, eat a little less than he had been, and start to regularly exercise. Now exercise was boring to him, so he decided to get on a stationary bike and exercise while watching shows. It may not be the best for fat burning, but it was a sustainable action for him. In short,
this became a lifestyle for him, rather than a tactic or shortcut to achieving his goal. He got good about saying no to eating certain things, or he exercised more that day to make up for what he would eat. So if you’re struggling with your goal, I urge you to take a minute and think about why it’s not working. I don’t have an answer for you, but maybe these questions will help: Have I put my full focus and effort into this? What else can I try? If I were someone who was
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