May 31, 2023

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023

CV GENERAL PLAN

INSIDE YOUR FORUM INSIDE YOUR

REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN

Boulevard’s Past Shapes its Future

By Michael Singer CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

Congratulations

High school secretary

honored as ‘Classified Employee of the Year’

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Walsh Retiring

After 45 years, Walsh Property Management in CV is shuttering

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MEMORIAL DAY 2023: Castro Valley resident January Karbowski sings the National Anthem and America the Beautiful during this week’s Memorial Day celebration at the Castro Valley Veterans Memorial site. All branches of the military were honored for their service and sacrifice. The event included the reading of those service members from Castro Valley who have recently passed, a reading of “In Flanders Field, and a rifle salute with Taps. This Saturday is the 10th Annual Castro Valley Veterans Group Golf Tournament at Redwood Canyon Golf Course.

Olympiad Debut

CVHS takes seventh at National Science

Olympiad Tournament

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INDEX

Calendar ................ 4

Classified Ads ....... 8

Crosswords ........... 9

Graduates ............... 7

Horoscope .............. 3

Obituaries .............. 11

Opinions ................ 11

Our Town ................. 3

Sports .................. 12

Weather ................ 2

Older buildings on the Boulevard have been getting restored over the last few years. The latest is a plan to open a Philz Coffee later this summer on a site that previously was the site of a gas station, a local newspaper, and eventually a dry cleaner.

Local businessman Ken Carbone announced the addition of Philz last Wednesday during an update meeting of the Castro Valley Specific Plan. The San Francisco-based coffee chain signed a lease this month that will put them at the corner of Castro Valley Boulevard and Wilbeam Avenue, tucked in between women’s clothing retailer Olive + Finn and Canyons Barbeque.

“We look at this corner of town as a historical site that was a hidden gem that will now improve the community

experience,” Carbone told the Forum. “We’re taking a forward-looking approach at Castro Valley’s future, and these investments have to be made to make that happen.” The future Philz site is historic for Castro Valley. Originally opened as L&W Automotive back in the 1940s, the site hosted a gas station called the “Flying A,” the C&H Motors dealership, and, at one point, The Daily Review newspaper offices. Years later, an additional building was constructed around the station, essentially encapsulating it. The street-facing entrance was converted into a cigarette store and dry cleaners until around 2020.

“When it came up for sale, it was concerning because if a non-Castro Valley investor had purchased it, it would have been profitable, but I doubt there would have been any see PLAN on page 11

‘Grandma & Me’: One Night Only at Chanticleers

By Michael Singer CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

Brian Copeland is known around the Bay Area as an award-winning actor, comedian, author, playwright, television personality, and radio talk show host. But for one night only—this Saturday, June 3, at 8 p.m.—he’ll be performing “Grandma & Me: An Ode to Single Parents” for a Castro Valley audience.

The play is Copeland’s heartwarming and poignant tribute to the unsung heroes of single parenthood. In this oneman show, Copeland takes the audience on a deeply personal journey, recounting his own ex-

periences growing up with his grandmother as his primary caregiver.

“All of the work I’ve done so far is autobiographical. And this show is a love letter to single parents,” Copeland said. “But it’s not the typical themes surrounding single parenting. It’s about the emotional places that you have to go to deal with traumatized children, especially at the beginning.”

In the show, Copeland revisits his childhood as he examines single parenting in the 21st century. It was 1979 when Copeland’s mother suddenly passed away, leaving behind five children for his 57-year-old grandmother to raise alone. 22

Brian Copeland

years later, Brian finds himself in the same predicament when the end of a marriage leaves him alone with his three kids. Through laughter and tears, he describes the trials of single

parenting as he tries to answer the question… What does it truly mean to be a father?

“The idea for the show came about because we were cleaning up my grandmother’s belongings after she passed, and we came across the guardianship paper. I had never seen it before,” Copeland said. “There was something about seeing that paper and having our names and our ages and her age printed out that really made me understand the enormity of what she had done.”

Copeland decided to put the show on at the Chanticleers for two reasons. The first is because he has friends at the 99-seat theater in the Castro

Valley Community Park, and the producers are currently in between shows in their season. Copeland also says he wanted to support Chanticleers because theaters have seen a significant drop in attendance of live shows since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The second reason for performing at Chanticleers is that he was inspired by one of its longtime directors, Marylou Ramirez, his 8th Grade teacher at St. Felicitas Catholic School in San Leandro, where Copeland attended. In fact, he says the first time he was ever at Chanticleers was in 8th Grade to see a production of see SHOW on page 5

PHOTO BY MICHAEL SINGER

Castro Valley Weather May 31 - June 4, 2023

CVHS Secretary Honored as County Employee of the Year

Debbie Rose, Castro Valley High School’s secretary to the principal, was acknowledged last week as a Classified Employee of the Year by the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE).

Ms. Rose has worked at Castro Valley High School for 18 years. Her professionalism and dedicated experience allow her to navigate changes and challenges with wisdom and poise while providing support and guidance to new and veteran individuals working on various teams on campus.

Ms. Rose is described as the go-to for all site secretaries because her wealth of knowledge extends to many offices and rooms on campus. As the principal’s secretary, she encounters students daily

and helps them feel comfortable by providing a safe space to express their needs and concerns. She also acts as a liaison with families who contact the school for information. She easily navigates these interactions by supporting all

individuals who reach out. Debbie is described as being Castro Valley High School’s “rock.”

All 18 of Alameda County’s public school districts nominated standout employees in occupational specialties designated by the California Department of Education (CDE). Ms. Rose is Castro Valley Unified School District’s recipient.

“These honorees are undeniably committed and go above and beyond to make sure students have what they need to be successful,” said Alameda County Superintendent of Schools Alysse Castro. “Their essential roles ensure students have healthy meals, reliable transportation, and safe campuses that create conditions where students can thrive.”

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Sheriff’s Report

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Caught with Heroin and Methamphetamine Drugs

Friday, May 26: at 1:00 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 26-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of possession of heroin and methamphetamine drugs as well as illegal drug paraphernalia. Deputies responded to a suspicious person report on Knox Street near North 6th Street and found the man sitting on the curb. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail.

Wire Theft Suspect had Methamphetamines

Walsh Property Management Closing After 45 Years in CV

By Mike McGuire CASTRO VALLEY

Castro Valley’s Ed and Ilona Walsh are retiring after 45 years spent running Walsh Property Management out of an office two doors down from the Castro Valley post office on San Miguel Avenue.

They had gone from managing a single townhome development that they also lived in to running some 115 townhomes, condominiums, and planned developments throughout Alameda County at various times.

Mesa Verde, Columbia, and Five Canyons were some of the Castro Valley communities they managed.

The 21 managers and accounting staff they employed took care of some 12,000 housing units. Each manager handled seven to 10 properties, and an accounting staff kept track of the money at each development, Ed said.

The Walshes owned none of those properties and did not manage any outside of Alameda County.

“Our job was to hire vendors,” Ed Walsh said. “And we handled everything from taking care of dead trees to parking conflicts to new roofs.”

Ilona Walsh added, “Our experience as business owners in Castro Valley was always very pleasant.”

Ed and Ilona met in college, and after earning a Master of Business Administration degree, he became a captain in the Army, based in Oakland. Ilona worked for U.C. Berkeley and gained accounting skills there.

They bought a townhome in Ravenwood West in San Lorenzo after their son Fred was born, and Ed was soon elected to the board there. He quickly saw a need for outside help managing the complex and an opportunity.

“It took a little while to convince them, but they decided to go with our company,” Ed said.

They started one of the first full-time property management see WALSH on page 5

Thursday, May 25: at 10:32 a.m., a 25-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine drugs. Deputies were dispatched to a business on Crow Canyon Road near

Bollinger Canyon Road to investigate a person suspected of stealing wire from a road sign. As deputies approached, they reported the man reached into his pocket and dropped a baggie into the bushes, which turned out to be meth. The man denied it was his.

Assault and Battery

Using Pepper Spray

Thursday, May 25: at 4:01 a.m., deputies arrested a 52-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of assault and battery using pepper spray. The man was stopped for questioning outside a home on Stanton Avenue near San Carlos Avenue following a report by a woman who said the man sprayed pepper spray at her. The man admitted to the assault and was taken into custody.

Peeping Tom Was on Drugs

Thursday, May 25: at 1:07 a.m., a 39-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication as well as possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl drugs and illegal drug paraphernalia. Deputies stopped the man for questioning outside an apartment on Forrest Avenue near Forrest Circle after reports that the man was peeping into windows. The man said he was under the influence of drugs. Deputies took him into custody.

Stolen Vehicle

Thursday, May 25: at 12:02 a.m., deputies arrested a 54-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of possessing a see REPORT on page 5

DA Files Charges Against Officers

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price last Friday filed criminal charges against three law enforcement officers who work within the county’s jail system.

Nicole Perales, 50, has worked as a Juvenile Institutional Officer in the Alameda County Probation Department since 2001. She is accused of oral copulation and lewd and lascivious conduct of a minor in her care back in 2004 and 2005.

Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sheri Baughman, 49, and Deputy Amanda Bracamontes,

30, are charged with committing falsification of records in connection with a suicide at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin.

On April 3, 2021, Vinetta Martin hung herself with a bedsheet in her cell. The deputies were supposed to conduct direct visual observation checks every 30 minutes. Baughman and Bracamontes are accused of doctoring the

logbooks to make it appear as though they followed department procedure. Video evidence submitted in the case suggests they did not, according to DA Price’s office.

In a statement, Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez said her office is cooperating with DA Price’s office on the case at Santa Rita Jail, adding that “Deputies Bracamontes and Baughman are entitled to due process.”

HOROSCOPE by Salomé © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): The often skeptical Aries might find that an answer to a question is hard to believe. But check it out before you chuck it out. You might well be surprised at what you could learn.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Your resolute determination to stick by a position might make some people uncomfortable. But if you’re proved right (as I expect you to be), a lot of changes will tilt in your favor.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): You might feel conflicted between what you want to do and what you should do. Best advice: Honor your obligations first. Then go ahead and enjoy your well-earned rewards.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22): That financial matter still needs to be sorted out before you can consider any major monetary moves. Pressures ease midweek, with news about a potential career change.

LEO (July 23 - August 22): A workplace problem threatens to derail your well-planned project. But your quick mind should lead you to a solution and get you back on track without too much delay.

VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): An opportunity opens up but could quickly close down if you allow pessimism to override enthusiasm. A trusted friend can offer the encouragement you need.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): You’ve come through a difficult period of helping others deal with their problems. Now you can concentrate on putting your energy to work on your own projects.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Forget about who’s to blame and, instead, make the first move toward patching up a misunderstanding before it creates a rift that you’ll never be able to cross.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Good news for the travel-loving Sagittarian who enjoys galloping off to new places: That trip you put off will soon be back on your schedule.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): A mood change could make the gregarious Goat seek the company of just a few friends. But you charge back into the crowd for weekend fun and games.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): A decision you made in good faith could come under fire. Best advice: Open your mind to other possibilities by listening to your challenger’s point of view.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): A successful workplace move begins to pay off with offers of new opportunities, but some might come with strings attached. Check them all carefully before deciding.

Ed (at left) and Ilona Walsh are looking forward to retirement after 45 years running Walsh Property Management from this office on Santa Maria Avenue.

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PHOTO BY MIKE McGUIRE

Local band “The Underlay” will be performing this Friday night from 6 to 8 pm at Pampas Cafe’s new location at 22222 Redwood Road (adjacent to Trader Joe’s).

This Week at Smalltown Society

Wednesday, May 31, 2023:

The LAB

The Lab is a monthly gathering that allows songwriters and poets to workshop and collaborate on new and existing pieces in front of and among friends. This month’s featured artist is Tyson Amir! Starts at 7:30 pm. Invitation by email only: info@smalltownsociety. com for more info.

Friday, June 2, 2023: The Underlay @ Pampas Cafe’s New Location Come join us for an evening of good food, drinks and music. Smalltown Society and Pampas Cafe present local band “The Underlay” LIVE. 6 to 8 pm at Pampas Cafe’s new location 22222 Redwood Road in Castro Valley (adjacent to Trader Joe’s). FREE.

Butterfly And Bird Festival

By Ned MacKay SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

Increasing the numbers and health of butterflies, birds, and local pollinators is the theme of the annual Butterfly and Bird Festival, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont.

Features will include tours of the garden, family-friendly activities, special presentations, music, and information on establishing wildlife-friendly gardens at home.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Today, Wednesday, May 31

Senior Driver Traffic Safety Seminar

Register now (there are only a few slots left) for the library’s popular senior driving program taking place today, Wednesday May 31, from 2 to 4 pm. Participants will receive a certificate for completing this FREE, in-person course which may lead to an insurance discount. You must be 65 or older to qualify. Registration is required.To register, call the Library Information Desk at 510-667-7900 or see Events at: www.aclibrary.org/branches/csv.

Tonight, Wednesday, May 31

FREE Concert: Castro Valley Community Band

Saturday, June 3, 2023: Double Standard @ Lake Chabot Public Market

The local jazz band “Double Standard” will be performing 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at Lake Chabot Public Market (18911 Lake Chabot Road). Grab some food from any of the stellar options and enjoy some chill standards to enhance you Saturday afternoon.

All ages are welcome; parent participation is required. Registration is not necessary. The festival is free of charge.

Coyote Hills is at the end of Patterson Ranch Road off Paseo Padre Parkway. For information, call 510-544-3220.

“Sounds in Nature”

Coyote Hills also will host “Sonidos En La Naturaleza –Sounds in Nature,” from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, with naturalist Martha Cerda. “Sonidos” is a series of bi-lingual programs in English and Spanish, during which participants learn about the sounds of the natural world and the animals that produce them.

The program is free of charge and registration is not necessary. All ages are welcome; meet at the Coyote Hills visitor center. For information, call 510-544-3220.

“Amazing Jellies”

“Amazing Jellies,” those go-with-the-flow bay denizens, are the stars of Family Nature Fun Hour, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, in the Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove in Crown Beach, Alameda. The program repeats at the same time this Sunday, June 4.

Castro Valley Adult & Career Education invites you to join The Castro Valley Community Band for their free concert “By Special Request.” The Musical Conductor is Kathy Maier. The event takes place tonight, Wednesday, May 31st 7:30 pm at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts at 19501 Redwood Road. More information at cvcfa.com

Saturday, June 3

Golf Tournament Fundraiser

This 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 530-391-3330 or Frank Mellon at: Watermud46@gmail.com.

Saturday, June 3

LWVEA to Host Supervisor Elisa Marquez

The League of Women Voters of the Eden Area (LWVEA) invites everyone to its Annual Membership Meeting to be held this Saturday, June 3 at 9:30 am, over Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81005526445, Meeting ID: 810 0552 6445. Newly appointed Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Marquez will be our featured speaker during our general membership meeting. Ms. Marquez was appointed to complete the term of Richard Valle, who died on Feb. 8th. She was a member of the Hayward City Council.

Sunday, June 4

Lake Chabot Trail Challenge

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The program is free; registration is not necessary. Crab Cove is at 1252 McKay Ave. off Alameda’s Central Avenue. For info, call 510-544-3187.

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Sunday Stroll in San Leandro

This Sunday, June 4, the Castro Valley Sports Foundation will be hosting the Lake Chabot Trail Challenge. This will be the 39th annual 5K/Half Marathon. Entry fee is for the Half Marathon is $55 and for the 5K is $35 if registered before June 3rd. Both events will have staggered starts with the Half Marathon starting at 8 am and the 5K starting at 8:30 am. Both Events have been designated as the 2023 RRCA California State Championship. You can register online at castrovalleysportsfoundation.org - the Events link. As with last year, the event will be held rain or shine. For additional information about this great event, contact Rachel Lunt at: teamlunt07@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 6

REWIND - THAT 80’s BAND

THE BAND WANDA DIAMOND / FINAL TOUCH

REWIND - THAT 80’s BAND MASTERPIECE THE BAND WANDA DIAMOND / FINAL TOUCH

Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline in San Leandro will be the venue for a Sunday Stroll from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on June 4 with naturalist Kevin Dixon.

This is a mostly flat, threemile walk around a shoreline park with great bay views and wildlife. It’s fun for families with small children. You can also test out your Disc Golf skills. Discs will be provided. see PARK on page 10

CV Rotary to Host Superintendent Parvin Ahmadi Parvin Ahmadi, Superintendent of Castro Valley Unified School District, will update the rotary on the medical clinic at Castro Valley High School sponsored by Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center. 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 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@ iCloud.com or 510-402-5123. More information is available at castrovalleyrotary.org.

Report: A Nude Man In the Road

continued from page 3 stolen vehicle, stolen property, driving without a valid license, violating the terms of his parole, possessing illegal drug paraphernalia, and providing a false ID to authorities. The man was traveling on Lake Chabot Road near Congress Way when deputies identified the vehicle as stolen. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail.

Nude Man in the Middle of the Road

World Dance Festival This Saturday

As part of the Douglas Morrisson Theatre’s new Lights-On Series, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District introduces the World Dance Festival on June 3 from 2 to 4 pm. Showcasing local talent, the festival will highlight cultural dance from our diverse community. From Ballet Folklorico to Indian

classical dance, it will surely be an afternoon filled with vibrant performances.

Of special note are works choreographed by Hayward resident, Patty Chu, whose Chinese folk dance troupe will present two pieces and resident Hayward dance company Ballet Folklórico México Danza who have curated a selection of

dances from the Jalisco region of Mexico.

The Lights-on Series at the Douglas Morrision Theater (22311 N 3rd Street in Hayward) will focus on highlighting local talent and family friendly theater experiences during the summer months. For more show dates, please visit mycvforum.com

How Workplace Neurodiversity Can Benefit Companies, Society

By Jagmeet Kaur Sangha SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

Neurodiversity is a core component of a successful society and the key driver for innovation, growth, and industry disruption. Companies have always relied on brains that think differently to propel the work and mission of their organizations. More and more industries are coming to realize that neurodiversity can play an important role in this kind of leading-edge expansion.

Unfortunately, if businesses are unable to acknowledge and recognize the ways to harness the authentic and unique contributions of their neurodiverse population, their employees’ well-being will continue to suffer, and job vacancies, turn-

over, and damaged corporate reputations will be the result.

Luckily, things are beginning to

change. Companies are becoming increasingly aware of the social and business benefits that a neurodiverse workforce can bring to an organization. For instance, in one study, Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s neurodiverse testing teams were reported to be 30 percent more productive than others.

In another report, James Mahoney, executive director and head of Autism at Work at Chase, says, “Employees on the autism spectrum were as much as 140 percent more productive than their peers.”

These workplace environments have created psychologically safe spaces for their workers: boosting confidence, productivity, and retention. Their approaches are steeped in neuro-inclusive and wellbeing-centered strategies that systematically amplify their commitment to the wellness, prosperity, and growth of their employees, and in return, they are experiencing significant business profits and gains.

There’s a common theme in recommended strategies to promote healthy neurodiversity within the workplace- they call for greater awareness, advocacy, training, and company-wide implementation. As a bonus, strategies tend to benefit neurotypical individuals as well.

see SANGHA on page 10

Wednesday, May 24: at 9:48 p.m., a 32-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication. Deputies caught up with the man on Castro Valley Boulevard near Wisteria Street after reports of a naked man walking down the street. The man, who was clothed, failed his field sobriety test and was taken into custody.

Battery and Elder Abuse at the Library

Wednesday, May 24: at 5:11 p.m., deputies arrested a 35-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of battery and elder abuse. The man had reportedly gotten into an altercation with an older person at the Castro Valley Library and ran off. Deputies picked him up on Redwood Road near Lessley Avenue after the victim said they wanted to press charges. The man was taken into custody.

Shoplifter Caught

Wednesday, May 24: at 1:08 p.m., a 37-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting from a retailer on the Boulevard near Chester Street. Deputies were dispatched after the store manager said the man loaded up a bag with unpaid merchandise and quickly ran out of the store. The man was taken into custody.

Purchase your tickets now for ‘Gradma & Me,’ playing one night only, this Saturday, June 3 at 8 pm.

Show: At Chanticleers

continued from front page “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” which Ramirez directed.

“She’s the reason I’m in show business,” Copeland says. “She’s the one who taught me to love theater, how to love being on stage, and how to love to perform in front of people.”

In addition to “Grandma & Me,” Copeland’s one-man play, “Not a Genuine Black Man,” went on to become the longest-running solo show

in San Francisco’s theatrical history with more than 800 performances. His other autobiographical plays include “The Jewelry Box” (about buying a Christmas gift for his mother), “The Scion” (about the homicide of three USDA inspectors), and “The Waiting Period” (about depression). Tickets for “Grandma & Me” are $30 online and $35 at the door. Visit chanticleers.org or call 510733-5483 for more information.

Walsh: Couple Retiring

continued from page 3 firms in the country, with Ed in charge of management and Ilona in charge of accounting.

“We got another client in about a year, then a few more soon after, and then a lot more,” Ed remembers.

They moved to Castro Valley in 1981 and soon became well-known in the community. They sponsored a little league team, the Veterans Memorial, the annual Rodeo Parade, and the Fall Festival.

Son Fred grew up with the business, coming back to work there in 2000, even after graduating from law school

and having his own practice for a time.

“The big challenge in property management is people, especially figuring out what people want,” Ed Walsh said. “Then there’s training your staff to discern what people want.”

The Walshes have no big plans for retirement other than spending more time visiting their extended family, which extends to the East Coast and internationally, they said. They’re not planning to move anywhere else. “The people in Castro Valley are very nice,” Ed Walsh said.

Patty Chu’s Chinese Folk Dance and Ballet Folklórico México Danza will perform alongside other groups on Saturday at the Douglas Morrisson Theater.

Video Monitoring The New Norm

By Carl Medford, CRS Special to the Forum

IWaiting for their home inspector to arrive, buyers and their agent stood on the front porch of a home they had in contract. Unsure if the sellers were home, they pushed the RING doorbell. While waiting for a response, the buyers discussed how they hoped the inspector would find something

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wrong so they could discount the price they had agreed upon in the contract.

When the sellers returned home, they were surprised to find that the furnace no longer worked. An examination revealed that it had been unplugged. A further surprise was in store, this time for the buyers. The sellers, complements of their RING doorbell,

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ABANDONMENT FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NUMBER. 555426

The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name:

Love, Art and Beauty by Vera, at 21060 Redwood Road #200 Suite 17, Castro Valley Ca 94552, in Alameda County.

Full name of registrant is:

Ethan Lewis, at 3909 Boulder Canyon Drive, Castro Valley Ca 94552.

The Fictitious Business Name Statement

SLD Handcrafted, was filed on 02/19/2019 in the county of Alameda.

Original File Number 579985.

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 04/06/2023

had a complete video recording of the buyer’s conversation as they and their agent waited on the porch.

With the increase in video devices, you should assume that some type of monitoring is in place for every home on the market. If a seller is monitoring the home, the law dictates that they post a visible sign warning all visitors of the surveillance. It is safe to assume, however, that some sellers either do not know

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sale. This rule was stated in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), was known by Realtors, was in a disclosure signed by the buyers and, finally, posted on our front door. We were out of town during the marketing period, but our NEST doorbell alerted us every time someone

arrived. Watching the videos, I was flabbergasted at the number of children allowed to enter in direct violation of state laws.

Tell buyers to assume they are being monitored and to refrain from any discussions or activities which could harm them if overheard by a seller. This not only includes unlawful behaviors, but discussions about pricing, condition, affordability, willingness to go above list price and more. The key is to not give away any information that may be used against you in future negotiations.

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ABANDONMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NUMBER. 579985

The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name:

SLD Handcrafted, at 3909 Boulder Canyon Drive, Castro Valley Ca 94552, in Alameda County.

Full name of registrant is: Ethan Lewis, at 3909 Boulder Canyon Drive, Castro Valley Ca 94552.

The Fictitious Business Name Statement

SLD Handcrafted, was filed on 06/14/2022 in the county of Alameda.

Original File Number 579985.

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 04/06/2023

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MELISSA WILK County Clerk

ALAMEDA COUNTY

By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 597368

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

Pursuant to Business and Professions Code

Sections 17900-17930

The name of the business(es): Rollin Wit Tha Homes, located at 22219 Betlen Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jessica Pryor, located at 22219 Betlen Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546. Joelle Mitchell, located at 16790 Rolondo Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577. Thomas Waller, located at 13972 Aurora Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577. Daren Pryor, located at 22219 Betlen Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by Co-partners. This business commenced on N/A

/s/ Jessica Pryor

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above.

Expires APRIL 20, 2028

MAY 17, 24, 31, JUN 07 2023

Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930

The name of the business(es):

Sparkly Auto Detail, located at 4515 Edwards Lane, Castro Valley CA 94546, Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Claudia V. Ortuno, located at 4515 Edwards Lane, Castro Valley CA 94546, This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 04/11/2023

/s/ Claudia V. Ortuno

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above.

Expires APR 10, 2028

MAY 24, 31, JUN 07, 14, 2023 0726-CVF

FILED MAY 22, 2023

MELISSA WILK County Clerk

ALAMEDA COUNTY

By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 598096

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

Pursuant to Business and Professions Code

Sections 17900-17930

The name of the business(es):

Danty Elephant, located at 4416 James Ave, Castro Valley CA 94546-3533, Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Melodi Olson, located at 4416 James Ave, Castro Valley CA 94546-3533, This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 05/11/2023

/s/ Melodi Olsen

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above.

Expires MAY 21, 2028

MAY 31, JUN 07, JUN 14, 21, 2023 0745-CVF

As a kid I loved the show, “Smile, you’re on Candid Camera.” While funny back in the day, it is no laughing matter now.

FILED APRIL 11, 2023

MELISSA WILK County Clerk

ALAMEDA COUNTY

By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 597043

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

Pursuant to Business and Professions Code

Sections 17900-17930

The name of the business(es):

House Heroes Cleaning, located at 4515 Edwards Lane, Castro Valley CA 94546, Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Claudia V. Ortuno, located at 4515 Edwards Lane, Castro Valley CA 94546, This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 04/11/2023

/s/ Claudia V. Ortuno

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above.

Expires APR 10, 2028 MAY 24, 31, JUN 07, 14, 2023 0728-CVF

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CVHS Pop-Up Art Exhibit

On Thursday, May 27, graduating students from CVHS art classes were featured in a pop-up exhibit in the Cafeteria from 3:30 -5:45. Six students received $800 in cash awards from A.R.T., Inc., a local art group. In Traditional media, Best of Show Award and $200 was won by Agata Fedorowicz for “Thin Feather.” Honorable Mentions and $100 each were won by Isabelle Castro for “We Come in Peace,” and by Bri Lee for “Look Both Ways.” In the Digital Media Category, Best of Show and $200 was won by Nidd De Toro for “Untitled.” Honorable Mentions and $100 each was won by Koen Phung for “Frontside Boneless 180,” and by Charlotte Kong for “Bloobin.” CVHS Art Chair Alexis Knudsen presided over the ceremony, and judges were community artists Ann Maloney-Mason, Debra Collins, and Richard Geiger.

Park: Pride Celebration On Sunday

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The stroll is free of charge and registration is not necessary. Meet Kevin at the park’s entrance at 1600 Neptune Drive. For information, call Crab Cove at 510-544-3187.

Over-The-Hills Hike

The Over-The-Hills Gang is an informal group of hikers 55 and older, interested in nature study, fitness and fun, which visits a different regional park each month.

The gang will explore Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park in Oakland during a sometimes-hilly hike, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, led by naturalist Anthony Fisher.

Registration is not needed, and the hike is free of charge. Meet Anthony at the park’s Canyon Meadow Staging Area. It’s at the end of the road leading into the park from Redwood Road, about two miles east of the Redwood Road/Skyline Boulevard intersection. For information, call 510-544-2233.

“Pride in the Park” Celebration on Sunday Tilden Nature Area and the Little Farm near Berkeley will celebrate Pride month with a “Pride in the Park” event on Sunday, June 4.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., bring a picnic and enjoy a variety of family friendly activities, music and nature programs at the Environmental Education Center (EEC) and Little Farm. Everyone is welcome; the event is free of charge.

The EEC and Little Farm are at the north end of Tilden’s Central Park Drive, accessible via Canon Drive from Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Berkeley. For information, please call 510-544-2233.

Sangha: Healthy Neurodiversity in the Workplace

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• Psychological Safety: Promote safe spaces to share personal struggles that impact work performance by asking questions, listening, and becoming more curious about the employee. Employees must feel safe (mentally and physically) to make mistakes, take risks, and share their needs for companies to succeed.

• Consider flexibility: When possible, offer workload adjustments or flexible accommodations to complete

Connecting Mental Health and Exercise

By Mitch Rothbardt SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

This morning at the gym, one of our members, who happens to be a therapist, said, “So much of what my clients are going through could be made better if they just moved more.”

That’s a powerful statement, especially when you consider that the source is an experienced mental health professional.

There have been studies that show that exercise is just as powerful in helping depression as any medication. (Google “Exercise for depression study” to see a

bunch of them.)

Of course, I need to point out that I am in no way qualified to make any diagnosis concerning you or your mental health, but I just want to let you know four things exercise can help with that you may not have thought about.

1. Confidence. There’s something powerful to be said for doing something that you know is good for you, even if you don’t necessarily want to do it. In some cases, not wanting to do it makes it even more powerful because it proves that you can push through your own mental barriers, and, after all, that’s the hardest thing of all to do!

2. Distraction. What happens when we just sit around and mope over our problems? Most of the time, nothing except the passage of time. Sometimes lots of time. And then more moping and stewing. There’s a lot of value in simply see ROTHBARDT on back page

tasks. Employers who implement effective and proactive arrangements around flexibility are seeing increased productivity for all employees.

• Offer robust healthcare plans that cover appropriate therapy and help remove the stigma of accessing needed resources. However, just offering such services may not be effective; it’s important to follow up with your employees, connect them with resources and ask about their experiences (when appropriate) to build trust.

• Train the workforce to better understand leadership practices that support individual strengths, learning styles and self-advocacy.

• Build sustainable cultures of inclusivity and well-being through modeling appropriate behaviors and consistently educating leaders and employees on best practices. Workplaces must evolve and rise to the challenges of the current times. Cultures of inclusivity and well-being are not a trend that is fading away.

Instead, they are the key to unlocking the future of innovation, growth, and achievement for the organization as well as the employee.

Jagmeet Kaur Sangha is a board-certified Behavior Analyst who lives in Castro Valley. Her organization, Behavior Pivot Consulting, partners with organizations to cultivate neuro-inclusive environments that understand brain-based differences and promote mental wellbeing. For more, visit: www.behaviorpivot.com

Spoken Word Poetry Workshop for Teens

Teens can learn the basics of spoken word poetry from Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate Yamini Jain in this 3-part workshop at the CV Library. Writing Workshop Part 1 will be Saturday, June 10 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Writing Workshop Part 2 will be Sunday, June 11 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Mini Poetry Slam will be Saturday, June 17 from 2 pm to 4 pm.

You’ll get four hours of writing and performance instruction from Yamini and guest poets in a welcoming environment followed by an opportunity to perform for family and friends. 20 spots available for youth in grades 6 to 12 (must be able to attend all three sessions). To register, call 510-667-7900 or email castrovalley@aclibrary.org

Traditional Media Honorable Mention Isabelle Castro, Traditional Media Best in Show Agata Fedorowicz, and Digital Media Honorable Mention Koen Phung.

Traditional Media Honorable Mention Bri Lee displays her award-wining work.

Plan: Future Boulevard Improvements

continued from front page changes to improve the site. We had to do something,” Carbone said.

The addition of a coffee house at the intersection is strategic, Carbone said, because residents could enjoy a hot cup of joe in the morning, then see the focus shift to the other parts of the corner in the afternoon and evening. In the future, Carbone said he would like the second paseo between Olive + Finn and the Joyful House restaurant to be developed into a meeting space similar to the one next to the Castro Valley Marketplace to the west.

The Wilbeam project is just the latest in a series of incremental improvements to the Boulevard in the central business section. The Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) recently approved plans for façade renovations of the building just west of the Castro Valley Marketplace, including new awnings and stylized signage.

The façade improvement program provided by the county’s Community Development Agency (CDA) also includes improved signage to Koyomi Japanese Cuisine and the opening of Crossroads Specialty Foods and the Wicked Gardens and Plant Studio along the Boulevard

“I’m excited about the improvements that are bringing our community together, especially after a pandemic,” Castro Valley realtor Janella Anguiano told the Forum. “It will be a really cool place to hang out right there on the Boulevard.”

Future developments along the boulevard are also being discussed. The CDA is holding a series of informational and public input events in the next 12 months to draft a “Business District Specific Plan.” The plan outlines opportunities for change in four specific zones: the Medical Center area on Lake Chabot Road, Castro Village, and the Boulevard, the

Memories and Memorials FROM THE BOULEVARD

By Thomas Lorentzen SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

As I write, I reflect. It is about a day now passed - Memorial Day, 2023. Normally, writers write about an event that is forthcoming. This is about one already held. That morning started with normalcy – coffee coupled with cereal. After receiving nourishment, it was time to go to the Veteran’s Memorial at the Castro Valley Community Center. An estimated one hundred and two score people gathered. Veterans attended along with supporters. Speeches occurred. Persons in uniform fired rifles into the air in tribute. “Taps” was played by a trumpeter. A young girl sang robustly about America. Afterward, people visited and departed to go about their day. Upon arriving home, I reflected upon the celebration and the message inherent from this day of meaning. Its

purpose is to honor those who have died in war while wearing the uniforms of our armed forc-

es. Since the inception of our country, the approximate number killed is one million. This number does not include the wounded from the tragedies of war. The toll is high, as is the price paid. It is hard to imagine what the solitary soldier in the Revolutionary War thought as he saw the end of his life coming. The same with those who died in proximity to a creek called Antietam in the Civil War. The once cool water that ran there turned a burgundy with the blood of the wounded and dying. Then came the war “to end all wars” in a collapsed Europe. The trenches on the front, like the creek called Antietam, hued their way to red from those who bled with their

lives. Then came a second war of world scope. The spread of red from the dead would go beyond creeks and trenches. The oceans would now become a burial ground. These somber thoughts emerged as I reflect back on a day called Memorial. They were born from memories from conversations and from readings. This is what memorials are about – memories. This is what comes to mind as I write, with reflection, “From the Boulevard” here in Castro Valley. One million names. They rest alone in solitude and silence. I think about them, and I thank them. It is something I need to do more often. Without appreciation, gratitude, and loyalty, a person can become poor on the inside, regardless of what they possess on the outside. With gratitude and respect, I write about them here from our modest hamlet called Castro Valley.

Letter to the Editor: EBMUD Rate Hike Okay, Not for Quarry Project

Dear Editor,

On May 15th, I attended the Castro Valley MAC meeting where EBMUD explained their proposal to raise rates this summer and again next year. The staff said the 2023 rate increase will amount to about $5.70 per month, and slightly more per month in 2024. Over half of the increase is slated to be used for infrastructure repair and improvement.

dump trucks every day, for 4080 years, up and down Lake Chabot Road, a fragile road that runs through a thriving neighborhood and right next to our beautiful, serene parkland.

BART Transit Village, and the Rite Aid parcel to the east.

The next CDA meeting will be in June to update the public on existing business conditions, with another community workshop scheduled for this summer.

To see more maps and the meeting schedule of the CV General Plan, please visit: (cvgpimplementation.com).

Within the last three years EBMUD approved the expenditure of over $2.2M for consultants to help with the Environmental Impact Report for the ill-fated Quarry Site Project at Lake Chabot Road. EBMUD also paid $150,000 for the option to buy the Quarry site. What a waste of money! The Quarry Site Project would send 60-100

When the Quarry project was first suggested, someone on staff could have said right away, “that’s a bad idea!” Why was it necessary to spend all that money on consultants, and consume all of that staff time on such an ill-conceived project? That $2+M could have covered the proposed rate increase for over 29,000 households within EBMUD’s jurisdiction.

Since the project has not been terminated, EBMUD might try to repackage it, and spend more money trying to finagle an EIR that moves the project forward. If you want

to make sure your hard earned money is not spent on the Quarry project, please send an email to the president of the EBMUD Board of Directors at Andy.katz@ebmud. com. Let Mr. Katz know this project should be terminated once and for all! See savelakechabotroad.com for more information.

–Tondelajo Smith, San Leandro

Crews prepare the building that used to house the Flying A gas station. The site will soon host a coffee shop, Olive & Finn clothing store and Canyons Barbeque.

PHOTO COURTESY OF KEN CARBONE

In 2020, the building at the corner of Castro Valley Boulevard and Wilbeam Avenue was home to a dry cleaners and a cigarette store.

The future site of Philz Coffee on the Boulevard used to house the Daily Review offices in the 1950s

PHOTO COURTESY OF KEN CARBONE

PHOTO COURTESY OF HAYWARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Rothbardt: Mentality, Exercise

continued from page 10 having something positive to do with your time.  3. Community. Do you know what helps people feel better? People! Connection with others is a crucial aspect of our mental health, and exercising with other people can be a great way to get that. We’ve had many of our members develop deep friendships at our gym with people they would never have met otherwise. It’s one of my favorite things about it.

Our Athletes of the Week are the Transfiguration 7th Grade Girls CYO Basketball Team which recently won the Oakland Diocese Championship for 7th Grade. Tranfiguration’s regular season record in the Metro League was 9-1. Their only loss in the season was to St. Joachim. Ironically, that’s who they met in the finals. They also lost to St. Joachim for the league championship but won two games

in the Diocese Championship, beating St. Joachim for the overall championship (total season record of 12 - 2). The Diocese Championship game final score was 26 - 16. Transfiguration started off strong against St. Joachim for the final game and did not give up their lead. The defense held St. Joachim to 5 points in the first half. The final score was 33-22.

Week Transfiguration Girls

4. Sleep. Bedtime is the primary time when our bodies recover both mentally and physically, and exercise can help make sleep deeper and more effective. You can add these to the exceedingly long list of benefits you get by exercising other than weight loss.  I’d love to hear about any benefits you’ve experienced that may be unexpected. Drop me an email and let me know. 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.

Anna is a 7-month-old female pit mix. Anna is excited to go on adventures with her new family and enjoy sunny beach days. She would do best with a family with older kids. To adopt, call Hayward Animal shelter 510-293-7200.

Griffon is a 5-month old male Brussels Griffon. Griffon is active puppy looking for an active home. Like all puppies he will need play time, rules, and adventures. Griffon would do best with a family with kids all ages. To adopt contact Hayward Animal shelter 510-293-7200.

CVHS Takes 7th at National Science Olympiad Tournament

Castro Valley High School’s Science Olympiad team, in its debut appearance at the Science Olympiad National Tournament, captured an impressive seventh place trophy.

One of the nation’s most prestigious STEM competitions, Science Olympiad brings together 60 middle school and 60 high school teams advancing from their state-level championships, where only the 1st place State teams were able to advance to Nationals. Rigorous tests, lab, and build events led by experts cover 23 topics ranging from engineering and physics to epidemiology, astronomy, chemistry, and coding.

“Going to Nationals was the opportunity of a lifetime, and we hope to do it again next year,” said junior Jishnu Sanyal. Leading the way for the team were CVHS seniors Tony Mei and Elise Lo, who won gold medals and two $1000 scholarships with their balsa Bridge that supported 3000 times its own weight. In the It’s About Time event, Tomi Chen

and Anna Dughi built a pendulum clock and took a written test to win first place and two $1000 scholarships. Also winning gold were Tomi Chen and Bryce Deng who demonstrated their math and estimation skills

in the Fermi Questions event.

Overall, the 15 students won 9 medals and had 12 top-10 finishes in the 23 events. Rounding out the medals were bronze winners Tomi Chen and Maya Dughi in Detector

Building, Villius Staraitis and Bryce Deng in Green Generation, Tomi Chen and Tony Mei in WiFi Lab. Fourth place medals went to Sean Chen and Bryce Deng in Flight and Jishnu Sanyal and Elliot Wallis

in Dynamic Planet. Finally, Anna Dughi, Sean Chen, and Tomi Chen took home 6th place medals in Experimental Design.

“This team is spectacular and so incredibly supportive of

one another,” Coach Garland Dughi said. “Most of them have been competing since sixth grade and you can see their hard work and great teamwork paying off.”

Attending the competition in Wichita, KS provided an opportunity for students to bond more deeply with each other over late night study sessions and games. A national competition also provides an opportunity to mingle with other students throughout the country. In fact, networking is so important that keynote speaker Steve Jacobs, Fourth Wizard of the Royal Institution of Great Britain, explicitly commanded the students to network with at least 12 others. The competition even hosted a raucous “swap meet” where students exchanged items representing their home states.

The students would like to thank the community for their support in financing their trip.

“It meant a lot to know that Castro Valley was behind us,” said junior Tomi Chen. For more, visit cvscience.us.

The Matt Wilhite Team is proud to sponsor Athletes of the

Front: Sean Chen, Maya Dughi, Anna Dughi, Jishnu Sanyal, Lillian Sequeira, Jad Yehia, Tony Mei, Bryce Deng, Jolene Lo. Back: Simon Taylor, Nikolas Sommerhalter, Elise Lo, Tomi Chen, Vilius Staraitis, Nathan Jew.