May 17, 2023

Rowell Ranch Rodeo

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AC TRANSIT Survey On Bus Service

By Mike McGuire CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

AC Transit very much wants to restore bus service in Castro Valley and elsewhere to pre-pandemic levels and would like the public’s help in reshaping that service to better meet people’s needs.

That’s according to AC Transit Director Murphy McCalley from Ward 4, which includes Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, and parts of Hayward.

There’s a survey AC Transit would like the public to fill out so they can restore service in ways that meet needs better while being socially equitable. It comes in English, Spanish, and Chinese and can be accessed by visiting: actransit. org/realign.

“People are using transit in different ways now, and we’re trying to meet their needs,” see BUS on page 10

Castro Valley Boulevard transformed into a celebration of community spirit and rodeo culture this past Saturday as the kickoff to this year’s Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo. Competitive events kick off tonight with the Cecil Jones Cowboy Challenge. Activities continue with the Rockin’ Bull Bash at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Gates open at 10 a.m. on Saturday for the main rodeo events, including the Special Partners Rodeo, where special needs kids are each paired with a professional cowboy in rodeo events. Families can also take part in the Cowboy Experience at noon on Saturday and Sunday. Visit rowellranchrodeo.com for more information. Final results of Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade and Art/Essay Contest winners in pullout guide.

Increase In Water Rates?

By Amy Sylvestri CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) has been bringing water to residents for over 100 years, and the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) heard an update on their century of work at this Monday’s meeting- and learned that rate increases are likely this summer and the next.

EBMUD was created by a vote of East Bay residents in 1923, and today it provides drinking water to about 1.4 million customers in Alameda and Contra Costa countiesservicing an area of over 330 square miles. Additionally, EBMUD provides wastewater services to over 700,000 customers. Around 90 percent of our EBMUD water comes from the Mokelumne River see MAC on page 6

For the Love of the Sport: CVSF’s Rachel Lunt

By Hailey Young SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

Playing sports is a way to come together as a community, and here in our own community, the Castro Valley Sports Foundation (CVSF) does just that. Run by 14 members who facilitate fundraisers and coordinate outreach, the head of this organization is Rachel Lunt, the President of the Board of Directors.

As an athlete in her younger years, training and running in triathlons, participating in obstacle racing, and a current active runner and cycler,

sports have been an integral part of her life and continue to be today. Lunt’s passion has also led her to also take on the position of Castro Valley High’s Track and Cross Country coach, and she recalls her sports experiences as activities that “taught me hard work, teamwork, humility, resilience, and fortitude.”

This background in sports as well as her active engagement with the community, inspired Lunt to join CVSF, mainly because of their mission of supporting and promoting youth sports. “I wanted to be part of a foundation that can

help widen and sustain sports participation for the youth in our community,” she explains.

sports programs and community leagues through a grant program that improves sports equipment, supplies safety equipment, and more! Sponsors are key to helping widen and sustain sports participation and contribute heavily to the success of the foundation.

Along with sponsorship, fundraising events supply the Foundation with the money to give back every year. One such event that Lunt enthusiastically highlights is the Bi-Annual Hall of Fame (HOF), which recognizes outstanding athletes and coaches.

see LUNT on back page

MAC MEETING

The Castro Valley Sports Foundation gives back to our town by funding youth

40TH ANNUAL ROWELL RANCH PARADE: LET’S RIDE

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Castro Valley Weather May 17 - May 21, 2023

Contreras Named Principal At Castro Valley Elementary

At its May 9 board meeting, the Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) Board of Education announced it had hired Elizabeth Duran Contreras as the new principal at Castro Valley Elementary (CVE).

Ms. Contreras is familiar with the school as she currently serves as a Response to Intervention Specialist, where she supports students and staff with instruction and appropriate intervention strategies. She leads CVE’s professional development in Literacy Best Practices, as well as a mentor teacher on the committee for literacy.

Ms. Contreras has handled all aspects of the elementary summer school program as a principal at Castro Valley Uni-

Elizabeth Duran Contreras, new principal at CVE

fied for the past two summers.

“She strongly believes in mentoring future teachers as she has volunteered her time

for six years to teach and mentor teachers in Castro Valley,” the district said in its announcement.

Ms. Contreras earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and a multiple-subject credential from California State University, Northridge. She holds an administrative credential from the University of Southern California and earned her master’s degree in educational leadership from Grand Canyon University.

“We are very fortunate to have Ms. Contreras. She is a highly skilled instructional leader and has been a part of the CVE community for years. Please join me in welcoming her to her new position,” said CVUSD Superintendent Ahmadi.

Local Businesses Partner with CVACE

By Linette Escobar SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

Local businesses and Castro Valley Adult & Career Education (CVACE) are celebrating the completion of the first successful year of the new Paid Internship Program for adults with intellectual disabilities. Through this innovative program students receive valuable on the job experience and employers get amazing workers at no cost to them.

Four interns completed a 9-month program with 3 rotations at different job sites to be exposed to different jobs. Interns worked with a job coach to learn their job and be set up for success. They were paid through the school district with funding from the Regional Center of the East Bay through a program to support community integration for neurodiverse adults.

Businesses participating in this unique program included

Don Jose’s, Castro Valley Marketplace, Gigi’s Florist, and several departments and school sites within Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD).

Diversity in the workplace is great for morale, as well as the bottom line. Enrique Alarcon, Warehouse Lead for the Castro Valley Unified School District, had nothing but praise for the program: “It’s been amazing to see the interns progress and develop real life work and social skills. They show enthusiasm to learn and help in any way. They have become a part of our team and they will be missed. I would highly suggest that all businesses participate and support this incredible program.”

The program is currently looking for new host businesses. CVACE Director, Beth Cutter, shares that “it is an excellent opportunity for employers to get great help at no cost to them and promote a

diverse and inclusive workforce.” Host businesses have the opportunity to hire interns or continue to host interns as a program partner. Castro Valley Marketplace happily hired one of the graduating interns. Are you an employer interested in hiring an enthusiastic and motivated employee? The successful first year of this program proves you can have high expectations for adults with disabilities, and they will be able to meet them with the right support. If a business directly hires the student, they are eligible for a Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Hired interns will have the ability to continue to receive job support from CVACE job coaches. If you are a business owner interested in hiring an adult with a disability or learning more about the program, please email stridespip@cv.k12.ca.us or contact a member of our Paid Internship Program team at (510) 886-1000.

Sheriff’s Reports

Drunk Driver Caught Trespassing

Saturday, May 13: at 2:58 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 53-year-old woman on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and trespassing. The woman was traveling on Eden Canyon Road near Hollis Canyon Road when deputies spotted her erratic driving. The woman drove into a property marked no trespassing. Deputies reported that the woman failed her field sobriety test and took her into custody.

Gruzman Couple Welcome Their Fourth Set of Twins

Rabbi Shimon Gruzman and his wife Chanie are happy to announce the birth of twins. This is the fourth set of twins for the couple. And while this might be a record in the United States, the couple is extremely grateful. “This year marks the Year of Hakhel, meaning the year of gathering. We are happy to gather with two more members of the family this year,” Rabbi Gruzman told the Forum. The Gruzmans manage the Chabad Jewish Center of Castro Valley, which they founded in 2013. “As busy as we are with these two additional blessings, we are committed to continue serving the Jewish needs of the Castro Valley community. When the family grows, it brings more blessings to the work. If there is an opportunity for more children to come into the world, we shouldn’t deny it to ourselves,” Rabbi Gruzman said.

CV Classic Car Show Returns June 17

The 15th Annual Castro Valley Car Show hosted by the Rotary Club of Castrol Valley will take place in downtown Castro Valley on Saturday, June 17. There will be more than 400 classic, muscle, and custom cars displayed along Castro Valley Boulevard between Redwood Road and San Miguel Avenue. Come for the cars, mingle with the community, meet the vendors, and enjoy the music and local restaurant food.

The Castro Valley Car Show is made possible by loyal car enthusiasts who have participated throughout the years, vendors, local business

sponsors, and volunteers from the community organizations, local businesses, and public agencies. All proceeds from the event are donated to the Castro Valley Rotary Foundation, a non-profit organization that contributes to local, regional, national, and international projects that strive to improve the quality of life for people in their communities.

There is still time to register and show your classic car and enjoy this popular community event. Register online and get more information about the 15th Annual Castro Valley Car Show by visiting www. castrovalleycarshow.com.

Visit castrovalleyrotary.org or join them for lunch and a great community speaker on most Tuesdays at The Meadows Restaurant at Redwood Canyon Golf Course.

Attempted Robbery Suspect Served Warrant

Saturday, May 13: at 7:18 a.m., a 54-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man had been previously convicted of attempted robbery. Deputies reported that the man was found vandalizing a bus stop outside a grocery store on Redwood Road near Castro Valley Boulevard. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail.

Illegally Carrying Loaded and Concealed Gun

Friday, May 12: at 1:17 p.m., deputies arrested a 35-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of illegally possessing a loaded and concealed weapon. The man was stopped for questioning outside a business on Redwood Road near the eastbound Interstate 580 onramp. Deputies took the man into custody after discovering the illegal firearm.

Fought with Deputy

Friday, May 12: at 8:47 a.m., a 39-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of assault and battery on a peace officer and resisting arrest. Deputies reported that the man was hanging outside a gas station at the corner of the Boulevard and Redwood Road when deputies approached him. The man became confrontational and, at one point, took a swing at the deputy. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail.

Possession of Fentanyl

Wednesday, May 10: at 12:47 p.m., a 30-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of possession of fentanyl drugs and related drug paraphernalia. Deputies stopped the man for questioning outside a drugstore on Castro Valley Boulevard near Yeandle Avenue when they discovered his stash. The man was taken into custody.

Wanted Man Caught with Drugs

Tuesday, May 9: at 12:04 p.m., deputies arrested a 66-year-old man from Castro Valley as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man was previously charged with making verbal death threats, threats with a weapon, and resisting arrest. Deputies served the warrant outside a bank on Castro Valley Boulevard and Santa Maria Avenue, where they also discovered drugs in his pocket. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail.

Stolen Property

Monday, May 8: at 1:22 p.m., a 61-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen property, methamphetamine drugs, and related drug paraphernalia. Deputies stopped the man for questioning outside a business on Charlene Way near Redwood Road. The man was taken into custody.

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By Carl Medford, CRS Special

Five Issues Guaranteed to Alienate Buyers

By Carl Medford, CRS Special to the Forum

After the long winter freeze, the real estate market has thawed and is once again red hot due to an extreme lack of homes for sale. Sellers, given the current conditions, might be lulled into thinking that if they simply throw their home on the market, it will sell over a weekend. Yes, it might sell quickly. Will it get top dollar? That is

the critical question.

In reality, only the best prepared homes get the highest prices. While just about any property can get multiple offers if priced correctly, the numbers will not be at the same level as homes that rock. Want to maximize your property’s potential?

Here are five buyer turnoffs to avoid:

Dirty and Messy

No one likes to visit a dirty home. Counter tops cluttered

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with dirty dishes, dirty clothes strewn about, unwashed floors, stained walls, filthy bathrooms … all are a major turnoff.

Smelly

Cigarettes, fried fish, curry, dirty diapers, rancid trash, mildew and pets are the top smells to avoid. They permeate soft surfaces and are almost impossible to remove. They not only alienate nostrils at the front door, buyers automatically start calculating costs to replace carpets, curtains and so on.

Dogs

Not only are dog odors offensive, buyers HATE being greeted by barking, crotch-sniffing, hand licking canines. While many dog owners believe everyone loves their mutt, truth is many buyers absolutely hate being greeted by a dog. Even a small barking pooch is enough

to keep many buyers in their cars.

Popcorn Ceilings

Although acoustic finishes on ceilings stopped containing asbestos after 1978, many buyers still believe every popcorn ceiling has asbestos and that they may die by living there.

Bay Area Buyers

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 197

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE RATES CHARGED FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION.

Ordinance No. 197 Amending Article V, Regulation of Solid Waste Disposal, Refuse, and Recycling, Sections 5302, 5303, 5306, and 5307 of the Castro Valley Sanitary District Code, was duly and regularly adopted by the Sanitary Board at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 2nd day of May 2023

The Castro Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors voted on May 2, 2023, at the Castro Valley Sanitary District Regular Board meeting to adopt the Ordinance as follows: Akagi – Yes; (Dooman) Woerz – Absent; Johnson – Yes; McGowan – Yes; Sadoff – Yes.

The above summary constitutes the major highlights of Ordinance No. 197. A reading of the entire Ordinance may be necessary to obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance and the full text of the Ordinance is available upon request via email at contact@cvsan.org or by calling 510-537-0757.

Castro Valley Unified School District Public Hearing

As part of the transition to a by-trustee area election system by the Castro Valley Unified School District, the District’s Governing Board will hold a public hearing to receive community comments and public testimony concerning the composition of potential trustee voting areas associated with the District’s tra nsition to a by-trustee area election system in advance of the preparation of draft trustee voting area plans by the District’s demographer. The public hearing will be held during a Governing Board meeting on May 22, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., located at the District Office Boardroom, 4400 Alma Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 or via Zoom at https://cv-k12-ca-us.zoom.us/j/84124649608.

If you are participating via Zoom and would like to address the Board, please complete a “Request to Speak” form via the Google form www. cv.k12.ca.us/publiccomment/ and submit it prior to the start of this agenda item.

Couple that with the fact that they simply look dated, and you will find they are a major turnoff for many buyers.

Wallpaper

While you may love your wallpaper, most buyers want it gone and if you leave it up, they will subtract the cost of removal from the price. If it covers every wall in the house, they may even assume the costs of elimination will be too high … and move on. DO NOT paint

over it – if done incorrectly, you will see the wallpaper lines and it can even bubble up and look horrific.

Want the highest price possible? Avoid these common issues and your chances of a top-dollar offer will be … higher

Carl Medford is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and a licensed general contractor. This article is sponsored by the Central County Marketing Association.

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MAC: EBMUD Proposes

8 Percent Rate Hike Over Next Two Fiscal Years

continued from front page watershed- up to 325 million gallons per day.

EBMUD is currently in the process of developing a budget for the next two fiscal years, which will likely result in rate increases for customers. The utility cites aging infrastructure and increased operational costs as driving factors. According to the EBMUD, energy costs are up 48 percent, software prices have increased by 43 percent, and labor costs are up 15 percent.

The budget proposes an average of 8.5 percent rate increase over the next two fiscal years, which the utility says averages out to increases of 19 cents a day per single-family customers beginning this summer and another 21 cents per day next year. Wastewater rates would increase about 7 cents per day each of the next two years. As far as the actual cost to each consumer, that will depend on how much water customers use.

The EBMUD board will consider the budget in a public hearing on June 13, with rate changes possibly to be implemented as soon as July.

PARADE WINNERS

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Another rate hike would be set for July 2024

EBMUD says that 52 cents of each drinking water rate dollar go to infrastructure improvements; 31 cents goes to storage, treatment, and delivery of water; 8 cents to administration; 4 cents to customer service, 3 cents to natural resource management; and 2 cents to regulatory compliance.

The utility wants to make $2.5 billion in water system investments, including replacing 127 miles of pipelines over the next five years and a seismic retrofit at the Lafayette Reservoir.

The complete proposed budget is available at ebmud. com/rates.

On Sunday, May 21, EBMUD will celebrate with a 100th birthday party and community fair from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Temescal Regional Recreation Area featuring live music, food trucks, and the East Bay Regional Park District mobile fish exhibit, which is a 1,500-gallon aquarium on wheels.

Register for free tickets at ebmud.com.

120th

L one T ree C eme T ery ’ s

Return of Our in Person Program

Memorial Day Program

MAY 29th, 2023

Donuts and Coffee at 9:00 a.m.

Huey Flyover and Landing at 10:00 a.m.

Hayward Municipal Band starts playing at 10:30 a.m. Program begins at 11:00 a.m.

Barbeque Following Program 12 noon

Keynote Speaker: Command Sergeant Major William T. Orecchia

Other Distinguished Speakers

CONGRATULATIONS: Equestrian Parade Horse - The Dale Yearian Legacy Award - Equestrian Sweepstakes Winner, Malia Frey (with Barron).

Friday, May 19

Follow Up Prison Ministries Appreciation Dinner

If you are interested in sharing the message of Jesus Christ to inmates in California, please join us at 3 Crosses Church, 20600 John Drive, Castro Valley, for a fundraising dinner. The event takes place this Friday, May 19, from 5:30 to 9 pm. The cost is $35 per person. The event will also include praise and worship, testimony, a 50/50 raffle, and a dessert auction. Call (510) 881-1178 for more info.

Saturday, May 20

Eden Garden Club Plant Sale

Eden Garden Club is having a Plant Sale this Saturday, May 20, from 9 am to 12 pm at 19910 Forest Ave. in Castro Valley. The Plant Sale is a benefit for Castro Valley and Hayward School Garden Grants. Come shop for a wide variety of plants featuring vegetables, natives, drought tolerant, annuals, and perennials. Also, there will be a fine selection of pots, garden equipment and accessories. For more information, email: edengardenclub@yahoo.com.

Saturday, May 20

Yoga Returns to CV Library

Join us for a FREE yoga class in the library! Dress in comfortable clothes and bring your own exercise mat and a strap (an old tie will do). All adults and teens are welcome regardless of current fitness level. Classes begin this Saturday, May 20, and are held in the library’s Chabot/Canyon Room every 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:30 am to 11:45 am. No reservations are required. Instructor Joe Sapena completed the teaching program at the Yoga Room in Berkeley. Because of the profound influence the practice of yoga has had in his life, he hopes to inspire and guide students in their own journey of discovery.

Sunday, May 21

Food Sustainability Fun Fair

CONGRATULATIONS: 2023 Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade Chair Chris Carr (left) and Janet Lemmons, Non-Equestrian Sweepstakes Winner: Rowell’s Saddlery and Western Wear.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Single Lambs looking for love could find Cupid aiming at someone you thought (wrongly) was uninterested. Paired Sheep could soon make plans to move into new pastures.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Level that sharp Bull’s eye of yours directly at the target you’re after. Don’t let yourself get sidetracked by any misleading or deceptive attempts to distract you.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Early enthusiasm gives way to a more reflective attitude, as you assess the potential of a new job. Avoid questionable advice. The ultimate decision should be yours.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22): You might need to reassess the responsibility you’ve taken on. Consider delegating some of the tasks to people you trust and focus on those things you do best.

LEO (July 23 - August 22): Don’t be shy about sharing new ideas with your workplace colleagues. Their warm reception and trusted support will soon have you purring with satisfaction.

VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): That uneasiness over a potential commitment should be confronted and dealt with realistically. Find out why you’re delaying an important decision.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): Your business venture gets back into high gear after a brief period of sputtering. Don’t be discouraged. Stay with it. Your hard work and patience will pay off.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Watch out for a tendency to let things slide in hopes that a problem will correct itself. You need to be more proactive than reactive if you want to see change.

Faith Lutheran Church of Castro Valley is hosting a Food Sustainability Fair this Sunday, May 21, from 1 to 4 pm at 20080 Redwood Road in Castro Valley. Learn more about food sustainability, while having a good time! Presenters include CVSan, Alameda County Food Bank, Farm Fresh to You, and FORSTR. Live music will be provided by Same Street. Free food samples will be available, as well as food for purchase. Kids can make seed paper with seeds from edible plants. Please join us for a fun time! Please contact Vicar Kelly Miller-Sanchez by email: vicarkelly@flccv.org or phone 510-582-0818.

Sunday, May 21

Protecting Homes in Wildfire-Prone Areas

Join us to learn specific actions residents can take to protect their families and properties from wildfire on Sunday, May 21, at 2 pm. Presenter Stephen Quarles has had a decades-long career researching and instructing on wildfire and safety. He is an emeritus of the University of California Cooperative Extension and worked for the California State Fire Marshal. He also served as the Chief Scientist for Wildfire and Durability for the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety. Please register at: www.aclibrary. org or by calling 510-667-7900.

Tuesday, May 23

CV Rotary Hosts Rich Hatcher

There is no charge to attend this event

24591 Fairview Ave. Hayward, CA 94542 510-582-1274

Final Honors 11:45 A.M. www.lonetreecemetery.com

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): A wilting relationship could recover and be coaxed back into full bloom, as long as there is a strong commitment to your partner to make the relationship your priority.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): Before you accept a new job offer, check on the status of a promotion you were promised in your current workplace. Then, make a decision.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): Expect to find yourself in a teaching situation on the job, which you will no doubt enjoy. Don’t be surprised if you get to learn a few things as well.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): You’d love to make a big splash with your new project. But you’d be wiser to introduce it to your colleagues in a more restrained way and let it speak for itself.

Rich Hatcher and Jennifer Tibbetts, of the Hayward Area Recreation District, will describe the various youth programs available through HARD. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 noon to 1:30 pm. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@iCloud.com or 510-402-5123. More information is available at castrovalleyrotary.org.

PHOTOS BY MIKE KADY

Iam a lifelong rancher here in Alameda County and this rodeo has been a part of my life, well forever. I have been coming here since I was a kid, brought my children here and now my grandchildren.

My whole family participates to make sure our western culture is preserved for future generations. I can assure you, the sport of rodeo really does have its origins in the very activities we do every day on working cattle ranches throughout America.

Being able to put on a rodeo for others to experience this way of life, in a region where I have talked with school children and even neighbors who have never seen a horse, bull or a real cowboy up close, is a responsibility I take very seriously.

If this is your first rodeo, welcome, we hope it won’t be your last. Come see us at the Cowboy Experience before the rodeo on Saturday and Sunday so we can personally answer your questions about rodeo and you can see the animals and equipment up close. Our

rodeo stock is valuable, and their health and well-being always comes first.

The Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo is proud to be a sanctioned rodeo of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. As such, it does not matter if it is a professional event or not, all events at the rodeo are under their strict animal welfare guidelines.

On behalf of the rodeo committee and volunteers who help make the rodeo possible every year, thank you for coming. It is because of the generous support of our sponsors that we can attract the caliber of PRCA cowboys and cowgirls that have built this rodeo into a must stop on their California swing. And it’s the continued support of our sponsors and ticket buyers, such as yourself, that help us give back to our community and other non-profits and charities.

Our heartfelt thanks to all of you for joining us for this annual event.

Sincerely,

–Russ Fields, President Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo Committee

Horsin’ Around

Madison MacDonald has more than 24 years of experience as an equestrian athlete showcasing her amazing trick riding skills for audiences around the world. Born and raised just south of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, she now calls Montana home.

At the age of four, Madison was given a pony, and her life and love of working with horses began. She competed in five different events in High School rodeos growing up and made the Alberta Team competing at the Wrangler Jr. National Finals Rodeo as well as the National High School Finals Rodeo. Not only was she awarded “Rookie of the Year” in the United States, but she was also named “Canadian Reserve Pole Bending Champion.”

This 10-time National Finals Rodeo Contract Act of the Year will amaze fans with her command of the arena and trusted relationship with her beautiful horses, which allows her to entertain fans with some of the most daring tricks of her trade.

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CONGRATULATIONS STUDENTS: 2023 Art and Essay/Poem Winners with Redwood Christian Elementary School’s Principal Megan Sinisi (left) and Dr. Al Hearne, Superintendent of Redwood Christian Schools.

PHOTO BY MIKE KADY

Second: Our Lady of Grace

VEHICLES - ANTIQUE MILITARY

THE DALE YEARIAN MEMORIAL EQUESTRIAN SWEEPSTAKES: MALIA FREY ON BARRON

THE DALE YEARIAN MEMORIAL EQUESTRIAN SWEEPSTAKES: MALIA FREY ON BARRON

POSSE - OPEN

First: Alameda County Sheriff’s Posse

MOUNTED GROUP OPEN

First: Aames Shriners

Second: MOTA

CHARRO/CHARRA OPEN

First: Hayward Hills Charro

PLAIN WESTERN

First: Miss Rowell Ranch Rodeo Queen

Second: Miss Livermore Rodeo Queen

Third: Miss Rowell Ranch Junior Rodeo

PARADE HORSE

First: Malia Frey on Barron

Third: Redwood Christian Schools

COMMUNITY - YOUTH

First: Castro Valley Little League

Second: Castro Valley Independent Sports League

Third: Cub Scout Pack 722

COMMUNITY - OPEN

First: Rowell Ranch Junior Rodeo

Second: League of Women Voters Eden Area

Third: Nixxit Junk Removal

VISUAL UNITS - COLOR GUARD/DRILL TEAM

First: Golden Gate Young Marines

Second: VFW

COMMUNITY - VETERANS

First: American Legion Rider - California District 10

Second: American Legion Post 649

MUSICAL UNITS - SCHOOL BANDS

First: Castro Valley High School Trojans Marching Band

First: US Army, Fort Hunter Liggett and Camp Parks Reserve Force Training Area

ESSAY / POEM WINNERS

ESSAY/POEM WINNERS

KINDERGARTEN & 1ST GRADE: No entries

2nd & 3rd Grade:

First: Danielle Callahan, 3rd grade (RCS)

Second: Abigail Andualem. 2nd grade (RCS)

4th & 5th Grade:

First: Joshua Grijalva-Gomez, 5th grade (RCS)

Second: Jordyn Graham, Grade, 4th grade (RCS)

ART WINNERS

ART WINNERS

NON-EQUESTRIAN SWEEPSTAKES: ROWELL’S SADDLERY & WESTERN WEAR

NON-EQUESTRIAN SWEEPSTAKES: ROWELL’S SADDLERY & WESTERN WEAR

FLOATS - OPEN

First: Classy Canine’s Wiggle Rumps

Second: Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo

Third: Club Anywhere - Music, Games and Bubbles

FLOATS - STUDENT

First: Palomares Elementary School

Second: The Pride of Hayward High School Marching Band

MUSICAL GROUPS - OPEN

First: Prince Charles Pipe Band (San Francisco)

VEHICLES - ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CARS & TRUCKS

First: Alameda County Fair

Second: #catchtherealestatebug

Third: Shamrock Realtors

VEHICLES - CAR CLUB

First: Acorn A’s of Castro Valley

KINDERGARTEN & 1ST GRADE:

First: Lucia Rios, 1st grade (RCS)

Second: Claire Kumar, K (RCS)

2nd & 3rd Grade:

First: Hannah Redemer, 2nd grade (RCS)

Second: Jessa Fletcher, 2nd grade (RCS)

4th & 5th Grade:

First: Sharon Dong, 4th grade (RCS)

Second: Josephine Alonso, 4th grade (RCS)

Town Hall Meeting

The Eden Area Senior Action Group will host a Town Hall Meeting today, Wednesday, May 17, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave. in Castro Valley. The meeting is for adults 55 and over, and those who love them. Receive resources, discuss issues that matter to older adults, and share your ideas and suggestions. Organized by the United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County and Supervisor Nate Miley. For more information, please call 510-792-0852, or visit www.usoac.org/

Webinar for Caregivers

The stress that family caregivers experience as their loved one declines can be staggering. The constant fluctuation of changing roles, uncertainty about the future, and fatigue may ultimately result in compromised health and family dysfunction. This webinar will focus on understanding the causes of stress, strategies for coping, and the importance of seeking support and utilizing resources.

If you’re caring for an elderly family member, Hope Hospice is offering a free education webinar viz Zoom on Thursday, June 8, from 10 am to 11:30 am. Attend the live webinars for a chance to ask questions of the presenters, or watch recorded versions posted to our website a few days after each presentation. Register at HopeHospice. com/family. Questions? Call (925) 829-8770.

Difference Between a Will, Trust

Q. What is the difference between a will and a trust? Some of my friends seem to use the terms to mean the same thing?

By Gene L. Osofsky, Esq. SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

A. Yes, many people do use the terms interchangeably, but in reality they are quite different, although they often work together to form a complete estate plan.

A will is a document that directs who will receive your assets at your death and only goes into effect upon your death and then only in the context of a court proceeding, called a probate. By contrast, a trust takes effect as soon as you create it, continues in effect after your death and until trust assets are distributed to your beneficiaries, and usually does not require court supervision.

A trust is a legal arrangement by which one person, called a “trustee”, holds legal title to property for the benefit of another person (initially, for yourself, and later for your beneficiaries). The initial trustees would typically be you and your spouse, and the successors would typically be your child(ren) in the order you designate. As initial “trustees”, you and your spouse would continue to control and manage your assets as before, but as “trustees” of your own trust.

A will only covers assets that are in your name when you die. A trust, on the other hand, only covers property that has been transferred into the trust, usual-

ly by re-titling assets into the names of the trustee(s), such as by a new deed. Exam-

ple: From John & Mary Jones, husband and wife, to John & Mary Jones, Trustees of the Jones Family Trust.

Note: Neither a will nor a trust control assets held in joint tenancy, insurance policies payable to individual beneficiaries, nor financial accounts designated as “Pay on Death” or “Transfer on Death” accounts. Succession to these assets is controlled by the names on the accounts: they go to the surviving joint tenant or to the designated beneficiaries named on the accounts, and are not controlled by either a will or a trust. This often comes as a surprise to clients.

Typically, trust administration would be handled with the assistance of an attorney, but the legal fees would usually be less than a formal probate.

Finally, a will becomes part of the public record and is therefore available for anyone to view, while a trust usually remains private.

Wills and trusts each have their advantages and disadvantages. For example, a will allows you to name a guardian for minor children and to specify funeral arrangements, while a trust does not. On the other hand, a trust can be used to plan for disability during your lifetime and for asset management by your successor trustee if doing so becomes too burdensome for you.

Unfortunately, many people who set up trusts neglect to transfer all of their assets into the trust. That is where a companion will can help: the companion will, often called a “pour over” will, can direct that assets inadvertently left out of the trust be transferred into the trust after your death in order to achieve a coordinated plan of disposition.

Gene L. Osofsky is an elder law and estate planning attorney who has been helping East Bay families for over 30 years. Visit his website at www. LawyerForSeniors.com

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Bus: Lines And Service

continued from front page McCalley said. He mentioned fewer trips to and from work and more trips taken at midday and on weekends.

The survey asks people where they live, what they used AC Transit for before the pandemic and now, and in what ways AC Transit meets their needs well or doesn’t.

On April 25, City of Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas and Councilmembers presented “Arts, Culture, & Creativity” Month Proclamation to the Hayward Arts Council. The Hayward Arts Council 40th Anniversary Juried Exhibition is open now to all Bay Area artists. Visit haywardartscouncil.org to register.

Hayward Arts Council to Celebrate 40 Years of Art

By Winda I. Shimizu SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

To celebrate 40 years of art in the Bay Area, the Hayward Arts Council is hosting a Juried Exhibition from July 10 to August 30, 2023. The Hayward Arts Council 40th Anniversary Juried Exhibition is an opportunity for emerging and established artists 18 years or older who reside or work in the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area to exhibit 2D and 3D artworks at John

O’Lague Galleria, located in Hayward City Hall.

The theme for this juried exhibition is “Celebrating 40 years of Art in the Bay Area.”

On Friday, July 14, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, an Artists’ Reception and celebration will feature a silent auction with terrific prizes.

During the festive reception, nineteen (19) cash prizes totaling $1,200 will be awarded at 6 pm. Rachel Osajima, Director of the Alameda County Arts Commission and

Amy Diaz-Infante Siqueiros, Assistant Professor of Art at CSUEB will be the judges. For the call for art and to apply online visit haywardartscouncil.org The submission deadline is Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

For more info about Hayward Arts Council exhibitions and programs, please visit https://www.haywardartscouncil.org/

Winda I. Shimizu is Hayward Arts Council Executive Director

Columbia Garage Fire

On May 9, Alameda County Firefighters extinguished this blaze at a 2-story home on Bellhurst Lane in Castro Valley in the Columbia neighborhood. Crews responded to a report of a fire in the garage but found the structure engulfed in smoke and flame. Officials say the fire was contained in less than 20 minutes. There were no injuries to the two people at the home. Resident Eric Strobehn told the Forum that the home sits close to the Chabot to Garin Regional trail and that the fire threatened the nearby hills and canyons but that firefighters were able to keep the flames contained to just the house.

He said that revenue and ridership both dropped during the pandemic, making the agency cut back on lines and service. Fortunately for AC Transit, though, it relies much less on passenger fares for its revenue than BART and other transit operators, he said.

Federal pandemic emergency funding is running out, though, said McCalley. This will result in a drop in revenue even if passengers begin to return.

The biggest obstacle to restoring service, though, is not money. It is drivers, McCalley said.

“This fiscal year, which is about to end, we had a goal of 100 percent service restored but couldn’t find enough drivers,” he explained. This is despite the job paying a decent salary, with good benefits and a pension, which is harder to find these days, he added.

The AC Transit director said Castro Valley was a bit underserved by buses before the pandemic, especially the neighborhoods furthest from downtown.

Now it is served by only two lines, he said. Line 28 runs between the Bay Fair, Castro Valley, and Hayward BART stations, with a loop into the Seven Hills neighborhood, while Line 93 runs between the Castro Valley and Hayward BART stations.

McCalley said he faces a long walk himself from his Castro Valley home to the nearest bus line. He hopes the survey will let AC Transit know who needs to be served, where, and in what ways. Besides buses, there are possibilities for various forms of micro-transit, using smaller vehicles.

He urged everyone to take the survey, saying, “I need your feedback. We need to redesign the system.”

“Use your imagination. Don’t be limited to what you can see now,” McCalley advised.

What’s not doable right now may become practical as future funding measures are put on the ballot or passed by the legislature, he noted.

Axe of Greatness

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Chili Cookoff was cancelled this year but that didn’t stop the Castro Valley Rotary Club from throwing an awesome rodeo-themed event for the entire community. The first ever BBQ, Axes & Brew event took place this past Friday, May 12, and attendees competed in axe throwing and sampled some of the finest BBQ this side of Texas! There was also live music, beer on tap, wine, and more. See many more photos online: mycvforum.com

A Common Core Training Mistake

By Mitch Rothbardt SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

“Engage your core!” That’s a pretty common thing to hear around a gym, right? And for good reason. Your core has important responsibilities, namely stabilizing your entire midsection so your arms and legs can do everything they need to do. Poor core function is a primary reason for back and shoulder pain.

A huge “A-Ha” moment I see all the time happens when someone experiences back pain performing an exercise, and the pain goes away when I tell them what I’m about to tell you.

It’s important because people have a pretty common misconception about how to properly engage their core. What they tend to do is suck their belly in. This actually REDUCES stability in their midsection. That allows the lower back to move in ways it’s

not designed for, and that causes pain.

Here’s the right way. Stand up and lightly push the fingers of each hand into either side of your belly. Now, using your abs, push your fingers out. Feel the pressure that just filled your midsection? Both front and back? That’s stabilization, and that’s how your back stays in a good position.

To put it simply, instead of sucking your belly in, push your abs out. Yes, it’s a small difference, but it means quite a bit and may just get rid of that back pain you feel when picking something up.

Mitch Rothbardt is the owner and head trainer at Castro Valley Fitness. You can reach him with any comments or questions at the dog park with Penny and Puppy almost every afternoon or at Mitch@ CastroValleyFitness.com.

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On Saturday, June 3, the VFW Post 9601 and American Legion Post 649 are having a fund-raising golf tournament at the Redwood Canyon Golf Course. The Course will be playable! Tee time is 8 am - Scramble Format/ Shotgun Start. The entry fee is $140 per golfer and includes cart, quick breakfast and wrap up lunch + awards. The funds raised go to help the local Veterans organizations. For more information about this fun day, contact Steve West at 510-432-4346 or Kasey Warner at 530-3913330 or Frank Mellon at Watermud46@gmail.com.

From the Boulevard: Have Our Hearts Left San Francisco?

By Thomas Lorentzen SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

CNN recently ran a feature story about the depth and diversity of the difficult issues facing San Francisco. It was made clear that these issues are compounding in their intensity, as are the concerns about the viability of life in “The City.” A consensus has appeared that it has become a “troubled city” and that the famed “Streets of San Francisco” are not what they once were. In recent weeks I have conducted an informal survey among friends that live in “The City.” The views and votes were unanimous. One was very painful in his description: “What was once the Paris of the West has now become the Poughkeepsie on the Pacific.” Ouch!

In addition to talking with friends in SF to get their views, I also go to SF a couple of times each month. My roots run deep there, having grown up in the Noe family (they were the largest landowner in

Yerba Buena when California entered the Union). I am also a member of a club near Union Square that has been there for over a century. The great “feel” that virtually all of us had for San Francisco (as captured in the song “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”), has dissipated. Instead, the 1965 song by the Righteous Brothers comes to mind, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling.” A view among many is that their hearts have left San Francisco and they are looking to live and love elsewhere.

On top of that, the problems in SF continue to receive national and even international attention. Even the San Francisco Chronicle, which cheered the direction of the city for decades, now editorializes its despair. Although they ignored the decline as it was happening, they now acknowledge its arrival. Reality has set in. One question dominates discussions – “What do we do?” If the past is prologue, the future is feared.

Ernest “Ernie” Caldwell Daughtrey

September 3, 1929 ~ April 1, 2023

Ernest (“Ernie”) Caldwell Daughtrey, best known to the community as the Vice President of the Daughtrey’s Department Store chain in Northern California, passed away peacefully at his home in Hayward on Saturday morning, April 1, 2023. He was 93 years old.

Born in Santa Maria, CA, on September 3, 1929 to Keller and Juanita Daughtrey, the family moved to Willits, CA in 1936, eventually settling in San Leandro in 1938. Ernie graduated from San Leandro High School in 1948, attended San Jose State, and was in the Naval Reserve for 7 years, receiving an honorable discharge.

Ernie started working in the Daughtrey family’s Castro Valley store in 1951, and became manager of the new Daughtrey’s Pleasanton store in 1959. In the early 1970’s, Ernie moved back to the Castro Valley store, taking over leadership of the entire Daughtrey’s chain around 1975, and managing it until the Daughtrey family sold the business in 1991. In 1993, Ernie and his wife Sharon opened Kids Are People Too, a children’s specialty store, in Pleasanton, with subsequent stores in Piedmont, Niles, and Castro Valley, which they operated until 2018.

Ernie was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman, spending many summers as a youth with his family in Yosemite, roaming the Castro Valley hills, and, in his words, “having a ball”. He greatly enjoyed spending time at his family’s mountain cabin in Arnold, CA, as well as on many fishing trips to his favorite spots in California, Oregon, and British Columbia. “One more cast!” was a favorite exclamation of his as a day of fishing drew to a close.

Perhaps most of all, Ernie had an overwhelmingly positive attitude and outlook on life. His enduring spirit and passion – along with his absolutely amazing memory – burned brightly until the very end. He was well spoken, looked upon nature and the world with childlike wonder and curiosity, and treated others with great respect and humility. He will be greatly missed by his family, as well as the community.

Ernie was preceded in death by his mother Juanita, his father Keller, his sister Joyce, his son Steven, his stepson Stanley, and his granddaughter Jennifer. Ernie is survived by his wife Sharon, his children Randy, Rodney, and Jana, his stepdaughter Sharry, his sisters Sue and Debbie, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A celebration of Ernie’s life will be held at Trinity Christian Fellowship Church of Castro Valley (20307 Marshall Street, Castro Valley, CA, 510-581-2480) on June 3 at 11am. The public is invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to be made in Ernie’s honor, either to Trinity Christian Fellowship Church of Castro Valley or to the organization of your choice.

With this sad tale presented, “hope does spring eternal.” A new SF arose out of the ashes of the 1906

earthquake. A half century ago other large cities feared that a death knell was upon them. Eventually, they were able to reboot. Can San Francisco do the same? Sure – yet the road is unpaved and will be rocky. Somehow, San Francisco may need to return to its roots for guidance. It was once a working town where people interacted in diversified and integrated ways. There was a hybridity to the rhapsody of the city. It was dancing to the sounds of its diurnal life. It produced an envy for those fortunate enough to live or visit there. For those of us in the East Bay, it was a magnet for our attentions. Then, somehow, the city went astray. Whether hijacked or sidetracked, it lost its traction.

If there was a tipping point it perhaps began more than a

half century ago when a course was set to “Manhattanize” the “City by the Bay.” As skyscrapers went up, the city started to go down. It was a slow, yet steady decline in the name of “progress.” The soil that the soul of the city had maturated from was becoming one of hard concrete and cold steel. The new cause was a “Mission to Manhattanize.” Money was in the sky above, not on the streets below. Down the El Camino Real a new and more significant gold rush had appeared that made the one in 1850 look diminutive. In the Silicon Valley they were on the trail of trillions, not the mere nuggets of the past. San Francisco had become a place for exploitation by the uncaring. If these views appear too harsh, I apologize. “Hard Love” is never easy. Yet, it is painful to sing a song of sadness for a city that is hard to love anymore. Perhaps we need a literary figure to emerge from the troubled streets of San Francisco to poeticize a

tale of two cities – one gone and one lost. Hopefully, a new sunrise will happen for the city we all once loved and want to love again.

August C “Gus” Enderlin

August C “Gus” Enderlin, age 88, a great Christian leader, who was the Founding Superintendent of Redwood Christian Schools in 1970, went to Heaven on May 7, 2023. He passed away after a lengthy illness.

Gus was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 10, 1934, and grew up there graduating from Arsenal Technical High School in 1952, and then attended Fort Wayne Bible College. He was the son of August Charles Enderlin II and Johanna Adomatis-Enderlin. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother Eugene Dale and his stepbrother Howard Judah, and his great grandson, Garrett Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Gale, whom he met and fell in love with when he was working at a hardware store in Indianapolis and she was working in a soda shop!

Mr. and Mrs. Enderlin had three children: Barbara Enderlin-Cummings, August C. “ACE” Enderlin and Bryce Enderlin; grandchildren Amber Enderlin and August C. Enderlin V; and great-grandchildren Jordani Lewis and Emerri Kent and Luis, Olivia and Alana Enderlin.

Gus and Gale moved to Castro Valley in 1970 to open Redwood Christian Schools (RCS), and served as Superintendent until 1986, when he left RCS to serve as the Vice President of Operations for the Association of Christian Schools International until he returned to RCS as Director of Facilities Development in 1997 until his retirement in 2014. He was the driving force behind RCS growing from a school of 75 students in 1970 to the school of nearly 640 students today. He also was the project manager opening the current Redwood Christian Middle School and High School in San Lorenzo, transitioning the four classrooms, into a 25-classroom facility in less than four months.

He’ll be remembered by all who knew him personally or by reputation as a man who truly loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ without apology or compromise, whose work ethic was a model to all. He loved God, his family and his nation with a fierce loyalty.

A Memorial Celebration of Mr. Enderlin’s life will be held on Wednesday, May 31, at 6:00 P.M. at Redwood Chapel Community Church, 19300 Redwood Road, Castro Valley. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Redwood Christian Schools, 4200 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546

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Lunt: Trail Challenge ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

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“The inductees that have been inducted into the CVSF HOF have demonstrated core values of commitment, courage, and respect, are inspirational leaders, and have contributed to the community. It’s an honor for our sports foundation to recognize a class of Hall of Famers since 2010,” Lunt says.

One of Lunt’s biggest accomplishments through the Sports Foundation was facilitating the first 5K and 10K run in 2017, which was called the Run to the Dam. “At the time, CVSF did not have a running fundraiser event,” Lunt details. “And being a runner, I knew most of the logistics in hosting one.”

After receiving full support from the community, board, and East Bay Municipal Utilities District, Lunt used the Chabot Staging Area to set up this big event, which ended up being a massive success.

“I was a cross country coach at the time at Canyon Middle School, and it brought me so much joy to see my youth runners and their families participate in the fun. We were able to host another event in 2018 called “Run 4 Sports” before we officially took over from Castro Valley Track Club, the Lake Chabot Trail Challenge Half Marathon & 5K in 2019.”

As for future endeavors, Lunt hopes to one day include Lake Chabot in a triathlon-type event that would include swimming, mountain biking, kayaking, and running. For now, though, CVSF’s main goal for 2023 is to continue gaining support from local businesses in the Castro Valley community through sponsorship, volunteerism, and fundraising efforts. The annual Lake Chabot Trail Challenge is one that incorporates all three, and all Castro Valley residents are encouraged to participate with friends and family.

Interested in participating in the Lake Chabot Trail Challenge on June 4? the signup form has opened: runsignup. com/Race/CA/CastroValley/ LakeChabotTrailChallenge

CVHS Baseball

The Castro Valley High School Boys Varsity Baseball Seniors are our Athletes of the Week. The Trojans ended with a 10-14 record but impressive wins throughout the season, including an 11-8 finale over Bishop O’Dowd. Zach Gardner (#15) topped all players with a .377 batting average, 5 home runs, 21 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases. Right-handed pitcher Aaron Gudino-Gonzalez (#22) led the pitching squad with a 2.38 ERA. The nine Seniors on the squad include Evan Paasche, Cameron Pabalate, Ryan Ko, Matthew Cormier, Zach Gardner, Ethan Tekawa-Pon, Aaron Gudino-Gonzalez, Luca Boccasile, Owen Roura

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Athletes of the Week CVHS Baseball

GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP: Members of the Redwood Christian High School baseball program invested their time and energy on Saturday, May 13, to assist RCHS Assistant JV and RCMS Head Baseball Coach Scott Skjong in building a batting cage for the San Lorenzo Little League. Pictured (from left to right): Reece Gallarzan, Gavin Fanucchi, Travis Dong, Ace Gallarzan, Carter Eberhard, Ben Nguyen, Tyler Skjong, Coach Scott Skjong.

Castro Valley resident Alex Vazsonyi (above) and his stepson, Rolf Duttli, caught three halibut on their fishing trip in the San Francisco Bay on Saturday, May 6. Congratulations on your ‘Great Catches,’ Alex and Rolf! Have a ‘Great Catch’ you’d like to share?

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