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Break out your 10-gallon hat and dust off your boots, it’s time to get back in the saddle again. After two years, the Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo is returning this month with even more excitement than usual as this is the event’s 100th year. A full slate of celebrations kicks off this Saturday, May 14. From 7 to 10 a.m., the Alameda County Firefighters are holding their pancake breakfast at the San Miguel fire station with the proceeds benefitting the ALCO Firefighters charity fund. Then at 10 a.m., the Rowel Ranch Rodeo Parade hits the middle of town. More than 60 entries are expected to march up and down the Boulevard between Nunes Avenue and Redwood Road. The procession will include traditional entries such as the Alameda County Sherriff’s Mounted Posse, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Aahmes Shriner’s as well as business-oriented floats and banners from Classy Canine’s Wiggle Rumps, Shamrock Realtors, and Body Mechanix After two years, the Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo is returning this month with even more excitement Fitness. see ROWELL on page 2 than usual as this is the event’s 100th year.
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Thriving in Pot Pie Paradise
New Musical
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in Indonesia, Gunawan and many students from her counCASTRO VALLEY FORUM try went to college in Germany in the 1970s. From Indonesia to Castro Valley by way of Germany, “Everybody wanted to go chef Theresia Gunawan has there. The educational system had a remarkable life. Once a was better in Germany, and doctor in Germany, she now they offered free tuition at that sells high-quality pot pies at time,” says Gunawan. “I went our Farmers’ Market in Castro to medical school, graduated in Valley. Munich, and became a doctor “Things will turn out if you for a couple of years.” do what you like and give your Then she got married, and heart to it,” she says. moved to the U.S. with her Raised on the Island of Java husband. She discovered thatBy Linda Sandsmark
to enter the medical field here, she would basically have to start her studies all over. She took college classes, but found it too expensive to continue. There was also the language issue, with English being her third language (after Indonesian and German). “So I looked for a job where I could pursue my hobby, which was cooking. My first job here was in a German restaurant,” she says. see PARADISE on page 5
During the past two centuries, Castro Valley has seen many changes, and a local author is finishing a book about the valley’s transitions in land development. Historian Rick Kelly documents how Castro Valley went from chicken ranches to suburbia in his new book, “Rancho to Ranch Homes, Mapping the Evolution of Castro Valley.” “There are at least four other books on Castro Valley history,” says Kelly. “This one is about how and why the town evolved the way it did, including land use and commuting patterns. It also corrects some myths about Castro Valley history.” The book started with Kelly’s personal quest to identify his neighborhood’s original landowners. It expanded after Kelly requested information from the community. The book eventually grew to over 400 pages and is expected to be out in print in June or July. Kelly partnered with the Hayward Area Historical Society, which has helped him through his years of research.
Descendants of prominent residents have provided previously unseen pictures, documents, and stories. The book includes over 200 photographs and drawings, 200 maps of the area dating from 1824, an index of the suburban housing tracts from 1942 to 1970, and an index of almost 800 people who played a role in local history. “It’s a fabulous book,” says Castro Valley realtor Tracy Bonal, whose interest in neighborhoods has prompted her to help promote Kelly’s book. “It covers from the days when there were ‘squatters’ here, all the way up to the present. Everybody in Castro Valley will love this book. It’s taken Rick four years to write,” she says. see EVOLUTION on page 4
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Plethos’ ‘Once on This Island’ The first two weekends in June, Plethos Productions will bring a beautiful folktale to life under the stars at TwiningVine Winery in Castro Valley. Once on This Island is a Tony Award-winning musical featuring Afro-Caribbean beats and is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. This uplifting show centers around a peasant girl named Timoune who makes a deal with the temperamental gods to be with her love Daniel, from the wealthy side of the island. It explores deep issues like classicism and colorism and ultimately tests which is stronger the power of love or death. Enjoy the gospel-infused score and exuberant island dances while you picnic and sip delicious wine in the middle of the beautiful vineyard. Directed by Salim Razawi, choreographed by Curtis Manning, and Vocal Directed by Shyanna Bryan. Playing Friday to Sunday June 3-5 and 10-12 at TwiningVine Winery in CV. Early bird tickets are $5 off before May 16 at: plethos.org.
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Rowell: Parade on Saturday continued from front page Marching bands from Castro Valley High School, Wells Middle School, the Pride of Hayward High, the Prince Charles Pipe Band, and the Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs Activities League Rhythm Cadets Drumline will provide some toe-tapping music. And be sure to wave to the students from Palomares Elementary and Marshal Elementary, as well as the winners of the Art and Essay Contest as they pass by. Car enthusiasts should keep an eye out for classic cars from the Bay Area Mustang Association, Forrest Hills Park, Alfred Meadows, and the Perry family. Several traditional Mexican charro and charra riders will be on hand for equestrian fans. Sports nuts can enjoy the wagon full of Castro Valley Little League players. The big excitement for this year’s parade is the inclusion of all the candidates for Rowell Ranch Rodeo Queen. Historically, the title is chosen before the parade, but this year, the candidates will each ride in the parade with the winner being announced Saturday, May 21. see ROWELL on back page
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Castro Valley Places Itself on The Science Olympiad Map Last month, teams from CVHS, Canyon, and Creekside competed in their last Science Olympiad competition of the season at the NorCal State Tournament, putting Castro Valley on the Science Olympiad map with CVHS 6th, Canyon 9th and Creekside 6th overall with 28 individual event medals. Their finishes topped off an impressive season in which the 8 teams at the 3 schools garnered 214 collective medals and 3 trophies in 6 different competitions. Led by head coaches Kathy and Eric Yao at CVHS, Yvonne Lee and Amber Lo at Canyon, and Garland and Bruce Dughi at Creekside, the students competed against the 35+ best teams in the state, with Northern California being one of the most competitive states in the nation. There were many highlights to the state competition, but Castro Valley teams are making a name for themselves in the build events, where they build vehicles powered by gravity or mousetraps, projectile launchers, ultralight airplanes, bridges, musical instruments, Rube Goldberg devices, and clocks. And yes,
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Family Assault Saturday, May 7: at 11:33 p.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 27-yearold CV man on suspicion of assault on a family member. The man was handcuffed and taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene. Sexual Assault of a Minor Saturday, May 7: at 7:14 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 37-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of sexually assaulting a minor, exposing himself in public, and giving deputies a fake identification. The man was spotted behind a restaurant on the Boulevard near Chester Street molesting the minor. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail. The victim was treated at the scene. Nir Shatsky and Simon Taylor takes 2nd place at NorCal State Science Olympiad Competition with Coach Inna Shatsky.
Drove Drunk Thursday, May 5: at 8:07 p.m., a 26-year-old woman from “Without the support of Castro Valley took 1st place Castro Valley was arrested on our school district and our su- suspicion of driving under the in bridges for both divisions. per-dedicated parent coaches, influence and driving over the Beyond the builds, teams also compete in study and lab the team would not be where legal limit. Deputies stopped events, for a total of 23 events it is today,” said CV Science the woman near the intersecspanning science, technology, President Garland Dughi. “Sci- tion of Grove Way and Crow ence Olympiad is more than a Canyon Road after noticing her engineering, and math. competition, it’s the intentional driving erratically in the neighbuilding of a community of borhood. The woman failed her learners. Our teams spend field sobriety test and was taken countless hours building and into custody. studying while juggling a full academic load, sports and Carjacking Suspect Arrested other clubs. But they’re here Wednesday, May 4: at 1:24 a.m., because of their curiosity and deputies arrested an 18-yearThe Alameda County Office dedication and excellence desire to learn.” old man from Castro Valley on in the classroom, and they of Education is pleased to For more information, visit suspicion of attempted carjackcollectively represent the more announce the 2022 Teachers ing. An emergency call from of the Year, as selected by Al- than 200,000 educators doing cvscience.us. ameda County school districts amazing work across Alameda and regional occupational pro- County every day. “The last two years have grams, in advance of the 33rd had a profound impact on Annual Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony on Thurs- how our schools operate, and Tom Nohr CFP teachers have been on the day, October 6, at the Castro frontline through all of the Valley Center for the Arts. Comprehensive Financial Planning for Your Lifestyle in Retirement since 1986 changes,” said Alameda Eighteen honorees have County Superintendent of been selected by 16 partici20632 Redwood Road Ste. E, Castro Valley Schools L. K. Monroe. “It’s pating districts and regional www.tomnohr.com occupational programs across my honor and privilege every 510-888-7171 year to get to recognize our the county. The honorees are Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer member recognized for their individual see TEACHERS on back page FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment
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Online Harassment Tuesday, May 3: at 12:10 a.m., a 25-year-old woman from Castro Valley was arrested as part of a warrant issued for her arrest. The woman had been previously charged on two counts of online harassment. Deputies went to serve the warrant at a home on Crow Creek Road near Crow Canyon Road when they discovered a 64-year-old man at the address assaulting a family member and making death threats. The two suspects were taken into custody. Assault with Deadly Weapon Monday, May 2: at 5:01 p.m., deputies arrested three people from CV following an altercation including the use of a deadly weapon. An anonymous tip about a fight going on at a home on Stanton Avenue near Acorn Street sent deputies to the scene. A 24-year-old woman was charged with illegal trespassing. A 27-year-old man was charged with assault and battery. A 40-year-old woman was charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon. All three were handcuffed and taken to Santa Rita Jail.
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Where Focus Goes, Energy Flows
Evolution: Subdividing Properties
By Kevin Koo
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Up until now, I’ve introduced the big parts of what it takes to change your life. Moving forward, I’ll be presenting different ways of looking at the different parts. These will include small teachings and some fun stories, and hopefully, they will all help you move to where you want to go. First, a little exercise. Take a look around you. Doesn’t matter where you are. While looking around, I want you to pay attention to every green object around you. Take a few seconds to do this. I’ll wait for you. Got it? Do you know where they are? Ok. Now tell me where all the blue objects are. A previously unpublished photo of the first squatWere you able to recall ter family in Castro Valley, Zachariah and Permelia Hughes and their daughter Martha (photo circa 1862) where you saw blue? Did you comes courtesy of their great, great granddaughter, see it perfectly in your mind’s Meggin Hollister. eye, or not as well as you would like? The reason for schools, and parks attract many the book to come out so I can this exercise is because of your Reticular Activating System, potential homebuyers. Realtor get copies for my kids and or RAS for short. Your RAS is family members. When this Bonal, a resident for over 30 there to filter out information years, says everybody wants to book comes out it will be an and help your brain focus only event. Everyone is going to live here. on the things you need to focus love it,” She adds, “I can’t wait for
continued from front page Briefly, in 1843 Mexico gave one of its military officers, Don Guillermo Castro, the land we live on today. Castro also received parts of San Lorenzo, Hayward, Fairview, and Ashland. (California became a state in 1850.) Over time squatters—illegal land occupants—moved onto Castro’s land and began farming. Some eventually bought the properties after Castro ran into hard financial times. Many street names come from folks who acquired land early on, including Mattox, Knox, Atherton, Proctor, Rose, and Brickell. As those landowners and their descendants subdivided their properties, a wide variety of Castro Valley neighborhoods evolved. Much of Castro Valley was farmland—ranchos—until the post-WWII building boom. Fast forward to today, when we live in one of the most desirable towns in the East Bay. Our famed microclimate, good
on. If your RAS wasn’t there, your brain would be overloaded with all the different sounds and sights around us! So, when I first asked you to focus on the color green, your RAS filtered out every other color. Have you ever bought a car and “suddenly” you saw them all the time when you drove? They were always there, but it wasn’t on your radar, so you didn’t notice them. That was also your RAS at work. So, what can we learn from this exercise? Simply put, when you focus on something, your energy moves towards where you’re focused. A simple example was prior to the birth of my son. I focused on exercise, nutrition, and rest, so I was feeling pretty good. However, once my son was born, I was so busy not sleeping that I stopped playing tennis and staying in shape. Pretty understandable, right? Is it bad or was I being irresponsible for not staying in shape? I don’t think so. That time of connec-
tion with my wife and son was some of the best times, even though I was so tired. This brings me on a slight tangent, but I think it’s worth saying. I’ve met so many people who judge themselves for not doing things, such as staying in shape, when really it was because they were focused on other important things. The judgment quickly turns into guilt and shame, which then prevents the person from picking it back up again. This is where it turns into the dark side of focus. If you focus on the bad of being lazy or not motivated, then your brain finds more reasons why you’re bad. If you don’t catch yourself and stop this way of thinking, you find yourself being someone who is lazy and unmotivated. So, I’m wondering, what have you been focusing on? Is there something else that could use a little more focus? Let me know! Kevin Koo is a professional coach who specializes in personal, business, and leadership development while trying to lose weight. Contact him at kevinkoocoaching@gmail.com
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Start Smart: Teen Driver Program The California Highway Patrol and the Castro Valley Library present Start Smart: Teen Driver Program. CHP officers will discuss traffic collision avoidance techniques, driver/parent responsibilities, and seatbelt usage. Additionally, testimonies will be provided by officers who have investigated fatal collisions involving teens, and by family members who have lost love ones in traffic collisions. The Start Smart program is a driver safety education class which targets new and future licensed teenage drivers between the age of 15 to 19 and their parents/guardians. A parent/ guardian is required to attend the class with their teen. This program will be held in person at the Castro Valley library in the Chabot/Canyon room on Monday, May 16 from 5 to 6:30 pm. Registration is required for this FREE program. To register, please call the Library Information Desk at 510667-7900 or register online at: www.aclibrary.org or email the library: accessibility@aclibrary.org. The Castro Valley Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system. Tuesday, May 17:
Castro Valley Rotary Hosts Ray Wallace, PhD Ray Wallace, PhD, Club member and former executive director of international programs at Cal State East Bay, will offer ruminations on worldly matters. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@iCloud.com or 510-402-5123. More information is available at castrovalleyrotary.org. Monday, May 23:
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CV Orchestra’s Final Concert of the Season Castro Valley Orchestra will present its final concert of its 20th season on Sunday, June 5, at 2 pm, at Castro Valley Center for the Arts, 19501 Redwood Rd. Admission is free and masking and distancing will be required by the theater. The program includes: “Destiny for a New” by Joshua Ideo, Symphony #2 by Ukrainian composer Mykhalo Verbytski, and Dvorak’s Symphony #8. A reception will follow the concert.
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Paradise: Pot Pies continued from front page She also worked in food service for schools and Mills College, while raising her two children. She discovered that kids really liked pot pies, which in those days were mainly chicken. Gunawan tried out different recipes, eventually coming up with 20 different “flavors”. She had a dream of selling gourmet pot pies that were flavorful and healthy, balancing calories in the crusts and filling. That dream came true in July 2006, when she started selling her own frozen pot pies at Farmers’ Markets at Castro Valley and Oakland. Her niece came up with the idea of calling the new business Pot Pie Paradise. “Castro Valley is the best. I love the friendly customers and the environment. My family and I moved to Castro Valley from Alameda as soon as my children finished high school,” she says. Pot Pie Paradise sales were so successful that in 2007, Gunawan was able to quit her other food service job and open a brick-and-mortar kitchen and deli in Hayward. She thinks her business has thrived even during the pandemic because it’s quality comfort food — including vegetarian, vegan and fruit pies. She makes all her broth and gravy from scratch, hand cuts the fresh vegetables and meats, and is careful not to put too much salt, fat or sugar into her foods. “It’s my job to pick good ingredients for my customers. I created my own recipes, and my knowledge and experience with Asian, European and American cooking helps me balance the flavors,” she says. Every Saturday morning for the past 16 years, Theresia Gunawan and her husband have manned her Pot Pie Paradise booth at our Farmers’ Market across from the Castro Valley BART station. On Sundays they do the same thing at the Temescal Farmers’ Market, 5300 Claremont Ave., Oakland. Then Monday through Friday, Gunawan runs her busy Pot Pie Paradise restaurant, lunch deli and catering business at 3522 Arden Rd., Hayward. That store features a rotating menu of sandwiches, salads, soups, and weekly specials in addition to gourmet pot pies. “People ask me if I miss working in medicine,” says Gunawan. “But I enjoy what I’m doing and have confidence that I can do it for a long time.”
Earth Day by Mrs. Tse’s First Graders at Stanton Elementary For Earth Day, Mrs. Tse’s First Grade Class at Stanton Elementary reviewed the various items that go to the different colored bins for recycling, composting, and garbage. The class then drew pictures of the CVSan character, Zero, on newspapers as a way to work towards reducing, reusing, and recycling.
ANNUAL CONTRACTORS MEETING JUNE 29TH, 2022
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In observance of COVID-19 social distancing protocols, the Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) will host its annual Contractors Meeting via a virtual meeting on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Topics of discussion will include, but are not limited to: • • • • • •
Amnesty Policy Emergency Response Plan Contractor / CVSan Contact Communications COVID-19 Safety Measures and Protocols Private Sewer Lateral Program Review Online Permit Portal
A finalized agenda will be available on Wednesday, June 2, 2022, which can be accessed online at (cvsan.org/ACM) or email garrick@cvsan.org for details.
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tay in one market long enough and it becomes easy to forget that different markets have different rules. The red-hot seller’s market of the past 11 years has convinced many it will always be this way. Unfortunately, that mindset can lead to mistakes. A hallmark of overheated markets is the difficulty faced by homeowners seeking to move up. While selling existing homes has been easy, finding replacement properties has been exceedingly challenging. A scenario some owners have been using is to buy their replacement property first and then turn around and sell their existing home. There have been numerous ways to do this, including bridge financing, HELOCs, family loans and the like. The idea is that once the new home closes, the existing property is quickly sold to pay off the financing. Now that the market appears to be shifting, tactics need to shift as well. As long as there was certainty existing homes would sell in a few days for top dollar, move-up buyers fared
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very well. As we have seen in recent days, however, in a market shift it takes longer for homes to sell, which in turn increases financial pressure on those who have purchased new homes and are now trying to offload their previous property. Bottom line: in the emerging market, it may make more sense to sell first and then go looking for a replacement. A second seller mistake is to assume that market pricing for existing homes will remain at current levels. In a recent talk with a homeowner looking to sell, he stated, “We have to sell above a certain price in order for our plans to work.” He clarified, “We’ve looked at recent neighborhood sales and, based on those numbers, have concluded we can get X-amount for our home.” This tactic fails to recognize that it is the buyer who sets the price, not the seller. A shifting market is evidenced by two key factors: first, homes start staying on the market a longer period of time. Second, because buyers now have more opportunity and leverage,
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A stubborn refusal to go ahead on a project mystifies colleagues who expected more flexibility. But once you explain your position, they’ll understand and even applaud you.
offers come in at lower prices, effectively lowering overall market values. Regardless of how much any given seller insists they must make in a sale, it is not in their control. As interest rates continue to rise, the shift will deepen and could transition to a buyer’s market. Our advice: it is time to shift tactics. Carl Medford is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and a licensed general contractor. This article is sponsored by the Central County Marketing Association.
Be the envy of the neighborhood & enjoy the beauty this home has to offer! This updated 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,024 sq. ft home is surrounded by a luscious (drought-tolerant) landscape designed w/ native CA plants. Backyard is an incredible food forest w/established fruit trees, shrubs & herbs that produce year-round. Inside 475 Nabor St • San Leandro • $715,000 has an abundance of natural light & hardwood floors. Kitchen remodeled w/new cabinets, porcelain floor tiles, leathered granite countertop, farmhouse sink and new SS appls. Bathroom remodel in 2020 w/high-end finishings: shower over cast-iron enamel tub, sea-green wall tiles, recycled glass pendant & Hansgrohe faucet/fixtures. Converted garage provides a BONUS space that can be used as a family room/Den. Laundry/Utility room w/built in shelves for storage. Out back, enjoy the concrete patio, dedicated garden boxes & new cedar fencing. Also NEW: copper piping, roof/gutters & electrical. Close to shopping restaurants, easy commute to 580/880 & walking distance to BART. Call for more information.
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Wilt Stop: It’s like Chap-Stick for Leaves BUZZ BERTOLERO
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By Buzz Bertolero The Dirt Gardener
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and leaf scorch by applying Bonide Wilt Stop to the Leaves. I like to refer to it as ‘Chap Stick’ for plants as it provides a transparent protective layer that protects the leaves from excessive moisture loss. Wilt Stop is primarily used for cold weather protection, but they’re just as effective against hot, drying winds. You make two applications about eight weeks apart. Your first application is made with the temperatures are in the mid-eighties. Water stress is another contributing factor to burnt leaves that also curl up.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): A relationship seems to be stuck in the same place. Now it’s up to you, dear Bovine, to decide how far you want it to go and how intense you want it to be. Choose well and choose soon.
I’d suspect that the plant could container, the more susceptible have been on the dry side when it is to water stress early on. I’d the warm temperatures arrived. have the following suggestions to help water container plants Mature Maples, Cit- more efficiently. I’d apply EZ rus, Roses, and other Wet from Gro More or a simcontainer plants suffer ilar product to help with the when the temperature warms water penetration. EZ Wet is a up, requiring more frequent soil surfactant that breaks down watering. Many plants that the surface tension around soil wilt from water stress recover; particles allowing water to flow however, they never turn green through the root ball instead of again when leaves turn brown. rolling down and out the sides Also, older plants suffer soon- of a container. Next, use a long er than those recently planted. screwdriver, create half a dozAs container plants grow, they en or more spaces in the root displace the soil with roots. The ball, and insert polymer cryslonger a plant stays in the same tals such as Soil Moist. When water is applied, the crystals hydrate into a clear gel. The hair roots of plants will then cling to the gel and use it as a backup or secondary water supply. With new planting, the Soil Moist crystals are mixed into the potting soil, then you plant. With Soil Moist, EZ Wet, and Bonide Wilt Stop, you have the flexibility to vary your watering pattern and keep the foliage pristine all summer long.
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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): A relationship progresses more slowly than you would prefer. Best advice: Insist on a frank and open discussion. What is learned could change minds and, maybe, hearts. CANCER (June 21 - July 22): It’s all right to be grateful to a workplace colleague who has done you a good turn. But gratitude shouldn’t be a life-long obligation. The time to break this cycle is now. LEO (July 23 - August 22): It’s going to be especially nice to be the King of the Zodiac at this time. A recent money squeeze eases. Plans start to work out, and new friends enter Your Majesty’s domain. VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): Before you make a commitment on any level (personal, professional, legal), get all the facts. There might be hidden problems that could cause trouble later on.
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I bought a pear tree online, but it came broken into two pieces at the root. So I was so upset, I just stuck it into a bucket of mud I had sitting next to me. Can this whip/trunk/ part of the tree be saved?
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Your senses detect that something is not quite right about a matter involving a workplace colleague. Best advice: Follow your keen instincts and don’t get involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): A prospect offers rewards, but it also demands that you assume a great deal of responsibility. Knowing you, you’re up to the challenge, so go for it, and good luck. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): A favor you did a long time ago is repaid, as a trusted colleague steps in to help you with a suddenly expanded workload. A family member has important news. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): A new job offer could require moving across the country. But before you let your doubts determine your decision, learn more about the potentials involved. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): Your sense of fair play doesn’t allow you to rush to judgment about a friend who might have betrayed you. Good! Because all the facts are not yet in.
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While it is always possible, I wouldn’t hold my breath. Although there are no roots, the internal moisture will keep the plant going for a limited amount of time. When the moisture is used up, the tissue will shrivel and collapse. A cut Christmas tree is an excellent example of this. So, I’d wait and see what happens.
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22653 Byron Street 94541: $843,000 [4 BD - 1,862 SF - 1946 Home sales information is compiled and provided by CalREsource and 25060 2nd Street 94541: $915,000 includes Bedrooms, Square Feet and Year Built when available [2 BD - 1,484 SF - 1951 1521 D Street 94541: $940,000 [5 [3 BD - 1,959 SF - 2000 CASTRO VALLEY BD - 1,639 SF - 1880 24731 Kay Avenue #211 94545: Total: 12 – Average Price: $1,477,833 High: $3,200,000 – Low: $640,000 $385,000 [3 BD - 1,164 SF - 1959 27049 Portsmouth Avenue 94545: $965,000 [5 BD - 1,488 SF - 1956 3091 Madsen Street 94541: 4116 Ravenwood Place 94546: $425,000 [3 BD - 1,834 SF - 2012 27829 Bruno Street 94544: $640,000 [2 BD - 900 SF - 1970 $965,000 [3 BD - 1,719 SF - 1952 2228 Jeffer Street 94546: $875,000 68 Fernridge Court #68 94544: 1484 Highland Boulevard 94542: $535,000 [2 BD - 870 SF - 1991 [2 BD - 1,018 SF - 1948 $990,000 [4 BD - 2,366 SF - 1947 25306 Ironwood Court #A 94545: 20601 Waterford Place 94552: $986,000 [3 BD - 1,794 SF - 1981 $650,000 [3 BD - 1,503 SF - 1980 1081 Shelley Lane 94544: 1918 Leila Street 94546: $1,110,000 389 White Drive 94544: $660,000 [3 $1,030,000 [4 BD - 1,840 SF - 1955 32361 Utica Street 94544: BD - 1,287 SF - 1950 [5 BD - 1,972 SF - 1948 $1,050,000 [3 BD - 1,071 SF - 1951 675 Newbury Lane #245 94544: 4208 Lawrence Drive 94546: $1,250,000 [3 BD - 1,760 SF - 1958 $660,000 [3 BD - 1,045 SF - 1988 817 Cinnamon Court 94544: $1,080,000 [1,176 SF - 1975 27530 Bahama Avenue 94545: 20551 Marshall Street 94546: $1,300,000 [3 BD - 1,600 SF - 1922 $670,000 [3 BD - 1,128 SF - 1957 1581 Middle Lane 94545: $1,090,000 [3 BD - 1,546 SF - 2016 17481 Langton Way 94541: 5185 Rahlves Drive 94546: 3245 Kelly Street 94541: $1,115,000 $1,350,000 [3 BD - 1,296 SF - 1955 $735,000 [2 BD - 854 SF - 1942 [4 BD - 1,616 SF - 1964 31214 Tepic Place #26 94544: 3308 Badding Road 94546: $1,495,000 [3 BD - 1,586 SF - 1947 $757,000 [3 BD - 1,435 SF - 1981 31352 Meadowbrook Avenue 94544: $1,150,000 [3 BD - 1,161 SF - 1955 3217 Contreras Place #5 94542: 2752 Barlow Drive 94546: $1,660,000 [4 BD - 2,000 SF - 1960 $770,000 [2 BD - 1,518 SF - 1983 1511 Sylvia Street 94545: $1,180,000 [3 BD - 1,613 SF - 2017 1080 Clubhouse Drive 94541: 5800 Charter Oaks Drive 94552: $1,668,000 [4 BD - 2,244 SF - 1985 $800,000 [3 BD - 1,332 SF - 1973 28150 Dobbel Avenue 94542: 1012 Martin Luther King Drive 94541: $1,215,000 [3 BD - 1,612 SF - 1978 25515 Crestfield Circle 94552: $2,200,000 [5 BD - 2,992 SF - 2000 $820,000 [3 BD - 1,845 SF - 2010 2372 Cabrillo Drive 94545: $1,300,000 [5 BD - 2,268 SF - 1978 25452 Donald Avenue 94544: 4260 Omega Avenue 94546: $3,200,000 [5 BD - 1,848 SF - 1947 $820,000 [3 BD - 1,297 SF - 1950 1006 Joleen Court 94544: $1,330,000 [3 BD - 1,507 SF - 1991 2215 Parnassus Court #3 94542: HAYWARD $820,000 [3 BD - 1,554 SF - 1997 24563 2nd Street 94541: Total: 39 – Average Price: $959,961 $1,350,000 [4 BD - 1,672 SF - 1939 High: $2,758,500– Low: $260,000 27779 East 11th Street 94544: 676 Gisler Way 94544: $1,355,000 $840,000 [2 BD - 960 SF - 1948 1315 A Street #206 94541: [4 BD - 1,748 SF - 1960 $260,000 [2 BD - 1,056 SF - 1984 1751 Santa Cruz Way 94541: 2460 Reyna Drive 94541: $370,000 $840,000 [3 BD - 1,088 SF - 1953 24844 Canyon View Court 94541:
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$1,375,000 [3 BD - 2,545 SF - 1958 26966 Aberdeen Place 94542: $1,625,000 [2,830 SF - 1968 30 Adair Way 94542: $2,758,500 [4 BD - 4,117 SF - 2015
1539 Oriole Avenue 94578: $851,000 [2 BD - 1,072 SF - 1926 2203 Claridge Place 94577: $855,000 [3 BD - 1,659 SF - 1979 1777 Manor Boulevard 94579: $925,000 [3 BD - 1,149 SF - 1954 287 Best Avenue 94577: $966,000 SAN LEANDRO Total: 12 – Average Price: $888,357 [2 BD - 1,221 SF - 1927 High: $1,460,000 – Low: $933,333 169 Durant Avenue 94577: 1470 164th Avenue 94578: $1,050,000 [4 BD - 1,568 SF - 1944 $380,000 [3 BD - 1,564 SF - 1963 15262 Wiley Street 94579: 1450 Thrush Avenue #16 94578: $1,060,000 [4 BD - 2,045 SF - 1952 $500,000 [2 BD - 820 SF - 1994 16871 President Drive 94578: 963 Donovan Drive 94577: $773,000 $1,120,000 [1,404 SF - 1973 [2 BD - 950 SF - 1942 15659 Buoy Court 94579:
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49 Paseo Grande #A 94580: 1340 Via El Monte 94580: $550,000 [3 BD - 1,050 SF - 1951 1233 Bockman Road #45 94580: $920,000 [3 BD - 1,361 SF - 2017 17261 Via San Ardo 94580: $975,000 [3 BD - 1,031 SF - 1951 1662 Via Helena 94580: $1,045,000 [4 BD - 1,691 SF - 1969
WEEKEND GARDENER Corn Plant corn in blocks of at least four rows in each each direction to assure good pollination (by wind). Make successive plantings through the end of June, because later plantings usually suffer from smut problems when the corn matures. Lawns If water runs off your lawn after just a few minutes, it’s time to aerate, which relieves soil compaction. Aeration allows air to pass more freely into the soil, reduces thatch and allows more water and nutrients to enter the soil. Just spiking the soil with a pitchfork probably isn’t enough. You may need to remove quarter-inch plugs that are 3 to 4 inches deep and about 4 inches apart, a process called coring. Water heavily a couple of days before coring so that the process is easier. Cosmos are Carefree For colorful blooms all summer, plant daisy-like cosmos which come in a wide variety of colors and grow about 4 feet high with fernlike foliage. Plant cosmos once and—like nasturtiums—you’ll have them year after year, because they reseed freely.
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ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588362 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Lake Chabot Fishing Outfiters, located at 17930 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley CA 94546, 2150 Main Street Suite 5, Red Bluff, Ca 96080. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): RRM-CLM Services, LLC, 11811 N Tatum Blvd #4095, Phoenix, AZ 85028. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced N/A /s/ Warren Meyer This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 18, 2027 MAY 04,11, 18, 25, 2022
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ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Elite Medical Transport, located at 2362 Vestal Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Elite Care, LLC, 2362 Vestal Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced N/A /s/ Nader Odeh This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 04, 2027 APR 27, MAY 04, 11, 18, 2022 0456-CVF
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ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588363 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Lake Chabot Marina and Cafe, located at 17930 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley CA 94546, 2150 Main Street Suite 5, Red Bluff, Ca 96080. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): RRM-CLM Services, LLC, 11811 N Tatum Blvd #4095, Phoenix, AZ 85028. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced N/A /s/ Warren Meyer This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 18, 2027 MAY 04,11, 18, 25, 2022
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ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588274 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Valley Construction Company, located at 4911 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jeffery L. Johnson, 4911 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546. Julie L. Johnson, 4911 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by Married Couple. This business commenced 5/01/1983 /s/ Jeffery L. Johnson / Julie L. Johnson This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 13, 2027 May 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022
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ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588375 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Bay Full Construction, located at 18490 Carlwyn Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gelu Gabriel Ilie, 18490 Carlwyn Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Gelu Gabriel Ilie This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 19, 2027 APR 27, MAY 04, 11, 18, 2022 0451-CVF
************** NOTICEOFPUBLICHEARING CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT ************** NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Castro Valley Sanitary District intends to amend Article II, Administration, Section 2106, of the Castro Valley Sanitary District Code. Section 2106 proposes to increase Directors Fees from the current approved meeting compensation rate of $230.00 per meeting to $250.00 per meeting. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Tuesday, the 7th day of June 2022, at the hour of 6:30 p.m., virtually or in-person at the District Office, 21040 Marshall Street, Castro Valley, in said District, said Board will hold a public hearing to hear and consider all comments, protests, and objections to said proposed amendments to the Castro Valley Sanitary District Code Dated: May 3, 2022 ROLAND P. WILLIAMS, JR. General Manager Castro Valley Sanitary District
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ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 588442 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Intero Real Estate Services, located at 3185 Castro Valley Boulievard, Castro Valley CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rising Star Enterpriss, Inc, 3185 Castro Valley Boulievard, Castro Valley CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 3/16/2007 /s/ David S. Wilhite This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 20, 2027 APR 27, MAY 04, 11, 18, 2022 0454-CVF
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 546365 The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Lake Chabot Marina and Cafe, at 17930 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley CA 94546, in Alameda County. Full name of registrant is: Urban Park Concessionaies, at 2150 Main Street Sute 5, Red Bluff, CA 96080. The Fictitious Business Name Statement Lake Chabot Marina and Cafe, was filed on 6/21/2018 in the county of Alameda. Original File Number 546365. 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 04/20/2022. MAY 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 0510-SLT
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 550107 The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Lake Chabot Fishing Outfitters, at 17930 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley CA 94546, in Alameda County. Full name of registrant is: Urban Park Concessionaies, at 2150 Main Street Sute 5, Red Bluff, CA 96080. The Fictitious Business Name Statement Lake Chabot Fishing Outfitters, was filed on 6/26/2018 in the county of Alameda. Original File Number 546365. 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 04/20/2022. MAY 04, 11, 18, 25, 2022 0511-SLT
MAR 21, 2022 MAR 14, 2022 FILED MELISSA WILK County County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 587494 FILE NO. 587270 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): The name of the business(es): Flawless Artistry by Lili, located at Tekton Prime, located at 24586 Sybil 20353 Park Way Castro Valley, CA Ave., Ap. 3 Hayward, CA 94542. in Ala94546. in Alameda County, is hereby meda County, is hereby registered by registered by the following owner(s): the following owner(s): Randolf Paguio, Edith L. Aguilar, 20353 Park Way Castro 24586 Sybil Ave., Ap. 3 Hayward, CA Valley, CA 94546. This business is con- 94542. This business is conducted by an Individual. ducted by an Individual. This business commenced 2021 This business commenced N/A /s/Randolf Paguio /s/Edith L. Aguilar This statement was filed with the Coun- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date in- ty Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. dicated by file stamp above. Expires MAR 20, 2027 Expires MAR 13, 2027 APR 20, 27, MAY 4, 11, 2022 APR 20, 27, MAY 4, 11, 2022 0502-CVF FILED MELISSA WILK Clerk
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 193 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AMENDING COMPENSATION FOR DIRECTORS AT MEETINGS A public hearing will be held on June 7, 2022 by the Castro Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 193, which will amend Castro Valley Sanitary District Code Article II Administration, Section 2106, Directors Fees. The proposed ordinance will amend Board Member compensation for services rendered as a Director for each day’s attendance at meetings from $230.00 to $250.00 effective July 1, 2022. The Castro Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors voted on May 3, 2022 at the Castro Valley Sanitary District Regular Board meeting to adopt the draft Ordinance and set the public hearing as follows: Akagi – Yes; (Dooman) Woerz – Yes; Johnson – Yes; McGowan – Yes; and Sadoff - Yes. The above summary constitutes the major highlights of Ordinance No. 193. A reading of the entire Ordinance may be necessary to obtain a full understanding. The full text of the draft Ordinance is available at the Castro Valley Sanitary District website at www.cvsan.org/oan, or, to make other viewing arrangements, please contact the Clerk of the Board Stacy Marcoux at stacy@cvsan.org.
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER. 568807 The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Christina Andrade’s Skin Care, at 20632 Redood Rd., Castro Valley Ca 94546, in Alameda County. Full name of registrant is: Christina Andrade Johnson, at 936 Thornton St., San Leandro Ca 94577. The Fictitious Business Name Statement Christina Andrade’s Skin Care, was filed on 2/21/2020 in the county of Alameda. Original File Number 568807. 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 04/26/2022 May 11, 18, 25, JUN 01, 2021 0509-CVF
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ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 587756 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Glow by Zeno, located at 2601 Blanding Ave STE C #384 Alameda, CA 94501, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nicole Zeno, 2601 Blanding Ave STE C #384 Alameda, CA 94501. This business is conducted by a Individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Nicole Zeno This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires APR 28, 2027 APR 28, MAY 05, 12, 19, 2022 0451-CVF
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 192 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE RATES CHARGED FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION. Ordinance No. 192 amending Castro Valley Sanitary District Code Article V, Regulation of Solid Waste Disposal, Refuse, and Recycling, Sections 5302, 5303, 5306, and 5307 was duly and regularly adopted by the Castro Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors at the Regular meeting of said Board held on May 3, 2022. The Ordinance increases the rates charged for solid waste collection (e.g. $0.07 per month for standard 20-gallon garbage cart/up to a 96-gallon organics cart/ up to a 96-gallon recycling cart). These changes will be effective July 1, 2022. The Castro Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors voted on May 3, 2022, at the Castro Valley Sanitary District Regular Board meeting to adopt the Ordinance as follows: Akagi – Yes; (Dooman) Woerz – Yes; Johnson – Yes; McGowan – Yes; Sadoff – Yes. The above summary constitutes the major highlights of Ordinance No. 192. A reading of the entire Ordinance may be necessary to obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance. The new rates set by this Ordinance are posted at www.cvsan.org/oan and the full text of the Ordinance is available upon request via email at contact@cvsan.org or by calling 510-537-0757.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Thank You ALCO Sheriff
Recently I experienced some vandalism on my property. I recognized that it was an extremely low level crime so I hesitated to contact the sheriffs department because they are so busy. Nonetheless, I opted to contact them to document the incident and perhaps potentially deter future problems for others. Within a short period of time Deputy Dawkins arrived at my property. I was very apologetic. I was reassured that the vandalism was indeed a crime and that a call was warranted. Recently many of us have been hearing a lot of negative commentary about law enforcement. Based on my experience, I feel compelled to publicly thank Deputy Dawkins for her timeliness, excellent customer service, and her professionalism. Thank YOU!!!! –James Edwards, Castro Valley
Power of The Press!
Editor, I just want to thank you for publishing my letter regarding Alameda County Library services last week. The power of the press seemed to have made a difference. The library has since ordered recent released movies yet again. Honestly, I think part of it was a librarian was embarrassed and speechless when she told me “the library cannot budget for all items” but I pointed out to her that somehow 9 other county libraries could afford a movie requested, why not Alameda? Again, we all appreciate the fact that our library is open and the services they provide. We just hope that they can also keep up with other libraries in offering new materials as they are available. And, thanks to the Castro Valley Forum for offering us a public service that made a difference. –Steven Anticevich, Castro Valley
Come Join the Chorus Now!
Dear Editor, Last week’s Douglas Morrison Theater concert featuring “Music of the Americas” was beautiful, and fun for the toe tapping audience. Wit and comments by director Cesar Cancino also brought forth plenty of laughs. If you or your friends like to sing, join this group now. Rehearsals for the “Renaissance to Rock” August concert will start May 28th, and be held at the Kenneth Aitken Senior Center in Castro Valley. There are no auditions and all are welcome. To join the chorus, go to haywardrec.org and register for Morrison Theater concert, class number 20393. Information can also be found in the Hayward Recreation Guide on page 30. Mail in forms are available at the back of the Guide. Or go to the HARD office at 1099 E Street, Hayward. JOIN the FUN !!! –Erma Smith, Castro Valley
Condemn the Rodeo
Editor, Sorry to see the article in the 5/04 CV FORUM on the return of the Rowell Ranch Rodeo. Rodeo has had its brutal day and now– like those Confederate statues– belongs in the Dustbin of History. EVERY animal welfare organization in North America condemns rodeo for its inherent cruelty. For the majority of these exploited and abused creatures, the rodeo arena is merely a detour en route to the slaughterhouse. Most of rodeo is bogus from the git-go. REAL working cowboys/girls never routinely rode bulls, or wrestled steers, or rode bareback, or barrel raced, or practiced calf roping (terrified BABIES!) as a timed event. It’s all macho hype, an exercise in DOMINATION. And it needs to end. The United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales) outlawed rodeos back in 1934, followed by Germany and the Netherlands. Can the U.S. be far behind? As County Supervisor Nate Miley wrote in his 2019 Spring Newsletter, “Any form of violence is repugnant.” Indeed. – Eric Mills, Oakland
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Not Again with CV Cityhood
to pay for our own police force to replace the current cooperative effort between the Alameda County Sheriff and the CHP. This Not again! Castro Valley cityhood was overwhelmingly turned would require that we tax ourselves silly to have any chance down by the voters 20 years ago, and today it remains as imprac- of success. I am surprised that Supervisor Milley would even tical as ever. We do not have the tax base to support it, and if we consider such a possibility – he was our representative in 2002 when 72% of the voters said no. Please, let’s not go down this were foolish enough to become a city, we would be one of the poorest cities in California. Among other things, we would have path again. –Peter Kavaler, Castro Valley
Musings on Musk FROM THE BOULEVARD
“I am not a speed reader. I am a speed understander.” (Isaac Asimov) By Thomas E. Lorentzen SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
An enigma is jitterbugging upon the dance floor of our contemporary world. It appears as if he is out to change things that impacts us, whether locally, nationally, internationally, or beyond. He is interesting and entertaining to watch. It is a rare day that his name is not on national news. He starts and darts like a daredevil. He goes up in the sky with rockets and below the surface of the earth with tunnels. He is building a revolutionary car and expanding free speech. He rocks to the right and then to the left. His endless motions would mystify Isaac Newton, the godfather of calculus. With twists, turns, tweets, and turnarounds, he defies definition. Yet, we sense it might be important to understand what motivates him. His name is Elon Musk. With that question raised, a clue exists. Although I have never met Musk, my clue comes from a person of closeness to him. That person has spent substantial time with Musk, both professionally and personally. During a recent visit, I asked if he could summarize what Musk was about in one sentence. He said he could do better. He could sum up Musk with one word. The word was Mars. Mars? He said “Yes. It all started with Mars. He is obsessed with Mars. It began when he was young and read books by Isaac Asimov. Asimov motivated him to think way beyond earth.” It was a wow moment, for I was familiar with Asimov from my own childhood here in Castro Valley. A friend of mine from elementary school read his writings with passion. We discussed him at times while walking home from school. With that, I understood that the clue revealed a lot as to what makes Musk tick. For those who are unaware of Asimov, he was a biochemist, yet he was also a futurist. He thought and wrote about the future through the lens of science fiction. He was also a profound writer on robotics. His writings were not fiction. To the contrary, they were based upon the science of technology, which has now become part of contemporary reality. Knowing the future of robotics, he created rules for the development of robots. They are similar to ones we still try to practice: 1) Do no harm to humans; 2) Obey humans without violating rule number one; 3) Protect your
existence without violating rules number one and two. Asimov, also wrote prolifically on other subjects, including erudite works on Shakespeare, medicine, etc. He was a man of the future, based upon his life in the present, and his learnings of the past. Although his mind traveled, his body did not. He had a fear of flying. His love was for his typewriter. Happiness was based upon birthing compositions from the clatter and clinging of the keys beneath his fingers. With this background, Musk is a protegee of what Asimov thought and wrote. Asimov was a classical “man of words.” Musk is the opposite - a classical “man of action.” Asimov provided the grasp of the human experience and the voyage of exploration that has motivated human pursuits since our escape from the confines of caves to the wonderment of the stars above. Musk activates what Asimov thought. In the months and years ahead, as we watch Musk in action, we should keep Asimov in mind for the pivotal role he played in birthing Musk. To understand Asimov is to understand Musk. To understand both, is to help us understand ourselves and the evolving world we live in, whether in Castro Valley or Peking. An invitation to Musk to come to Castro Valley and to host a discussion at our library on Asimov might just capture his errant attention. Who knows, invite him and he may come. He might like to try to figure out how we learned about the importance of Isaac Asimov to the life of Elon Musk. I think he would draw a crowd. It might also make Castro Valley the center of attention on the national news.
Obituaries Paula Gordillo Paula Gordillo age 62, was taken away from us too early on April 29th 2022. Born September 11 1959, Paula would become the youngest child of George and Marilyn (Patricia) Howe. Paula has 1 older brother Greg Howe. Paula as a child grew up in San Leandro and loved to roller skate with friends, twirl the baton in the marching band and private Competitions. Paula graduated from San Lorenzo High school in 1977. After high school Paula started working in the food broker industry. Paula was Married on May 25, 1985 to David Gordillo at Transfiguration church in Castro Valley. Paula will be survived by her Husband, son Steven Gordillo and grandson Alex Gordillo. Paul will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. Paula was loved by many and love to lend a helping hand whenever she could. Paula loved baking, especially baking for family and friends. Paula loved watching San Francisco Giants games and Pittsburgh steelers games with her husband Dave. Paula was an active partitioner of Transfiguration church and loved attending Mass on Saturdays. A service will be held for Paula, Thursday May 12th at 10:30 AM at Transfiguration Church, 4008 E Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley CA 94552.
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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Rowell: Festivities
continued from page 2 Next weekend, festivities switch to the rodeo grounds. The Cecil Jones Cowboy Challenge BBQ & Dance will be held on Wednesday, May 18 starting at 4:00 p.m. The Cowgirl Picnic—which is a ladies-only luncheon—is scheduled for May 19 at 11 a.m. Later that Thursday at 5:00 p.m., there will be local team roping competitions. On Friday, May 20 at 10:00 a.m., Rowell Ranch hosts its long-established Special PHOTOS BY DARRELL LAVIN Partners Rodeo. This event will be limited to 40 local children with mental or physical challenges between the ages of 4 and 17, and their family members. Later that night, the Rockin’ Bull Bash will include some of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association’s best bull riders showing off their skills. The after-party will include music from Northern California independent country star, Kurt Van Meter. He’s shared the stage with icons like Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Gary Allen. This is followed by two days Canyon and Creekside Flag Football 2-points and making the score 6-2. The of professional rodeo action beplayers are our Athletes of the Week. The score of the back-and-forth game remained ginning at 1:30 p.m. on Saturtwo middle schools met at Trojan Stadium at 6-2 until the last few minutes of the game day, May 21, and Sunday, May last Friday for their annual and legendary when a Creekside pass was intercepted and 22. Fans wanting a chance to Battle of The Valley Game. Canyon defeat- run back for a score making the score 6-8. learn firsthand about the sport ed Creekside in a very well-played defensive The extra point attempt failed, and the final of rodeo, the equipment used, battle, with a final score of 6-8. Creekside score remained at 6-8. The Battle of The and to see the animals up close scored first on a long play in which Miguel Valley Game is a fundraiser for both middle can come early for the Cowboy Maliksi scored a touchdown. The extra schools, with each school benefitting from Experience in the arena from point attempt was then intercepted and run the event through ticket, snack bar, and noon to 1 p.m. prior to the back the length of the field giving Canyon raffle sales. Saturday and Sunday performances. Highlights of the Centennial The Wilhite Team Team celebration will include lots The Matt Matt Wilhite proud to to sponsor Isisproud sponsor of added awards and recogniAthletes of the Week tions and a special visit from Athlete theValley Week award-winning charro, Tomas Battle ofofThe Garcilazo who was the season one winner of Snoop Dog’s TBS “Go Big Show.” Along with his wife Justine and son Louie, Tomas is preserving the history of the charro and will success of every child, in every ed in the coming months by a show fans his amazing skills as continued from page 3 a rope artist and horseman. panel of educational leaders. school, every day.’” Teachers of the Year for all The rodeo takes place at the The County honorees are then All district-level honorees their effort to make differences in the lives of students. These have the opportunity to submit submitted for consideration for Rowell Rodeo Park off Highway 580 between Dublin and the California Teacher of the honorees personify the ACOE an application for considerYear program, administered by Castro Valley. Tickets are on mission statement, ‘to provide, ation to be recognized as an the California Department of sale now. Visit rowellranchroAlameda County Teacher of promote, and support leaderdeo.com for more information. ship and service to ensure the the Year, which will be select- Education.
Michael Fong of Castro Valley caught his limit of King Salmon on his first-ever salmon fishing trip last month. He was trolling on the New Captain Pete out of Half Moon Bay, and he caught these two 8-pound Kings. Have a ‘Great Catch’ that you’d like to share with the community? Please email photo and information to: filesforforum@gmail.com
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