May 3, 2023

Castro Valley Weather May 3 - May 7, 2023

By Mitch Rothbardt SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

I’m going to tell you something you don’t want to hear. But you can trust me. I promise. And on the bright side, there is a silver lining to it.

You’re going to get hurt.

That’s a crummy thing to say, I know, but it’s the truth. Living on earth...as a human being...with gravity always working...you’re going to get hurt.

Body: Man in Missing People Video

continued from front page had featured him in January on a weekly YouTube video of people missing from that city. He had last been seen by a family friend on December 19, 2021, in the 4000 block of Alameda Avenue in Oakland, according to that video.

That location is home to both a Home Depot store and a number of parked RVs oc-

cupied by otherwise homeless people.

Social media accounts in his name and bearing a photograph similar to that released by the police said Gregory was a 1994 graduate of Alameda High School while listing Oakland as his hometown and current residence.

There had been no new posts to those accounts since

2021, and no family members were listed. His apparent Facebook page showed, however, that he left behind some 163 friends, a number of whom were also graduates of Alameda High School.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or the TIP LINE at (510) 238-7950.

This doesn’t necessarily mean debilitating, you-can’tmove injuries, although those may happen.

I mean the tweaks, the stabs, the ouchies, and the what-theheck-is-that’s?

When you’re getting out of your car and your knee buckles. Or you get up in the morning, and your neck is stiff. Or you your back is just achy and stiff.

What do you do about it?

Well...yes...you should usually listen to your body...

but there are times when you should just tell it to shut up.

Not every pinch is cause for concern. Not every twitch means you should take the day off. Not every tug should cause panic.

One of the more important concepts of mental health therapy is the idea that, even though you may not be able to control the thoughts that pop into your head, you can control the importance you give them and your reaction to them.

You can have a thought... take a moment to think about that thought...decide whether the thought is valid or helpful... and finally, take it seriously or throw it in your mental trash can.

The ability to do that is important to good mental health.

The ability to do that with pain is important to good physical health.

So how do you do that? How do you know what you should pay attention to and what you shouldn’t?

I’ll give you some ideas, but, of course, I have to let you know that this is a pretty tricky subject and is IN NO WAY meant as medical advice or a diagnosis. Just encouragement to maybe think a little differently about those boo-boos.

How’s your posture? Many back issues don’t have much to do with the back. They tend to be related more to hip position, posture, and general movement. That may be hard to understand, so just know that the better the hips move, the looser the back tends to be.

How does it feel today? Just because something hurt yesterday doesn’t mean it has to hurt today. If you had something going on yesterday and it’s better today, just move on with your life and forget about it.

Let pain be your guide. There are a lot of ways to do things. If doing something see ROTHBARDT, back page

SHERIFF’S REPORT

COMPILED BY MICHAEL SINGER • CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

Vandalism and Battery

Sunday, April 30: at 12:51 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 26-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of damaging private property and battery. The man was spotted near the intersection of Castro Valley Boulevard and Center Street in an altercation with another person. Deputies took the man into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.

Stolen Vehicle

amphetamine drugs and related drug paraphernalia. A 43-yearold man and a 31-year-old woman were traveling on Castro Valley Boulevard near Lake Chabot Road when deputies stopped them for questioning and discovered their stash. The couple were taken into custody.

Wanted Man

A (NOT SO) SECRET GARDEN: JoDee Haffner’s third graders at Chabot Elementary School are helping revive the school garden, plus planting oak trees with the group ‘100K Trees for Humanity.’

CV Class Plants Trees and Gardens

By Linda Sandsmark CASTRO

When JoDee Haffner’s third graders at Chabot Elementary School returned to the classroom post-COVID last year, she noticed that many were still a bit stressed from the experience.

“We found that going out to the school garden to read really helped calm them down,” she says.

Unfortunately, the garden had been neglected while the school was closed, so Mrs. Haffner looked around for help to put it back in better working order.

She found that the Eden Garden Club offered grants to schools in Castro Valley and Hayward and made contact with Peggy Maurer from that group. This school year, Maurer organized special speakers for Haffner’s current class in addition to helping prep and plant the garden in person.

“Ms. Maurer brought in Sung Lee, a beekeeper who

told us how bees pollinate plants. She also introduced Ms. Dixon, who taught us about Monarch butterflies, and Amos White from an organization called 100K Trees for Humanity,” says Haffner.

“The grant from Eden Garden Club helped us build up our

pollinator garden. We planted a butterfly garden, herb garden, and succulents.”

Working with the 100K Trees for Humanity project and Eden Garden Club, the class also planted acorns in January 2023 in hopes of growing and adding trees to our area.

“We get to take care of the trees for a year, maybe two years,” says Haffner. “That’s our job, and then they’ll help us plant them in the community. The acorns came from specific areas, like Cull Canyon and Montgomery Street, which are labeled on each student’s containers.”

There were a few setbacks, such as the freezing weather earlier this year, which damaged some of the tiny trees. And during spring break, squirrels broke into the greenhouse and made off with some of the acorns. But the missing trees have been replanted, and the garden looks great.

“I looked around, and I saw hardly any weeds left. We did a good job,” said one student. The students say they loved planting flowers, succulents, and acorns and finding interesting bugs as well. They have become so enthusiastic about gardening that they have branched out, now welcoming birds. Parent Dennis Hackbarth helped all the students see TREES on page 4

Friday, April 28: at 12:45 p.m., a 38-year-old CV man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle, methamphetamine drugs, and related drug paraphernalia. Deputies stopped the man in the CV BART parking lot on Norbridge Avenue after a check of the registration found the vehicle being reported stolen. The man was taken into custody.

Two Arrested for Drugs

Saturday, April 29: at 2:27 a.m., deputies arrested two people from Castro Valley on suspicion of possessing meth-

Thursday, April 27: at 8:27 p.m., a 31-year-old CV man was arrested as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man had been previously convicted of assault and battery. Deputies caught up with the man on Marshall Street near Greenacre Road, but the man provided them with a false ID. The man was additionally charged with possession of illegal narcotics and related paraphernalia. Deputies took the man into custody.

Car Reported Stolen

Friday, April 28: at 3:18 a.m., deputies arrested a 39-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of possessing a vehicle reported stolen. The man see REPORT on page 4

INTERO ANNUAL SHRED EVENT

Prevent identity theft by securely shredding outdated documents. A mobile shredding truck will be onsite to securely shred your documents.

All are welcome!

Saturday, May 6th from 10AM - 1PM 3185 Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Intero Real Estate Back Parking Lot

VALLEY FORUM

Chabot Elementary third graders (from left) James Solis, Alana Shipley and Arely Lizarde show off their seedling trees, which they grew from acorns.

Make some sweat equity in this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with a huge rumpus room. This single-level property has tons of potential with the possibility of an in-law setup with a separate entrance. Approximately 1722 sq ft with a composition shingle roof and fireplace. Asking $679,000. Sold as is.

New Exhibit Celebrates AAPI Month

By Winda I. Shimizu SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

Join us to celebrate this May as Hayward kicks off Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an art exhibition co-sponsored by Hayward Arts Council and Hayward Public Library with a special display “Hawaiians in Hayward,” presenting the city’s rich history of culture and aloha and curated by award-winning Hawaiian musician, author, educator and Bay Area native Patrick Kahakauwila Kamaholelani Landeza (www.patricklandeza. com)

“Hawaiians in Hayward,” takes us back to the 1830’s and William Heath Davis and his contributions, touches on the migration of Hawai`i people to Hayward and celebrates the rich Hawaiian culture that lives in the Heart of the Bay.

Rodeo: BBQ Axe Brew Next Friday

continued from front page replaces the chili cookoff, which did not return following the COVID pandemic.

Teams of three to four people can compete in throwing axes. The event is broken down into as many as 20 teams with

a $500 dollar first prize at stake. There is a $200 second prize award and $100 for the third prize. Registration is $150 per team. The Axe event will also include a cornhole tournament with cash prizes for 2-person teams.

Promised Land Brewing Company will be supplying the beer with BBQ provided by Canyons Barbeque.

Trees: Chabot Elementary Garden

continued from page 3 build and paint birdhouses — and made a new protective container to keep squirrels away from the young trees.

Mrs. Haffner encourages other teachers in Castro Valley

and Hayward Unified School Districts to check out the grants offered by Eden Garden Club. See edengardenclub.com, or e-mail: edengardenclub@yahoo.com. Contact 100K Trees for Humanity through Jennifer

For more information, about Rowell Ranch rodeo festivities, please check out their website: rowellranchrodeo.com Koney, jkoney@comcast.net, or (510) 846-1325, or online at 100Ktrees4humanity.com. This group is made of community members and neighbors who hope to add 100,000 trees to urban areas.

Report: Assault on Family Member

see AAPI on page 5 “I ola na oiwi” digital painting by Makaiwai Kanui.

W/40 classes per month of other group exercise classes

continued from page 3 was parked outside a motel on the Boulevard near Stanton Avenue when deputies arrived and ran the car’s plates. The man was taken into custody.

Assault and Battery

Swim Lessons Members Only FREE May

• May 9th - Operations and Engineering (O&E) Building Project Neighborhood Meeting.

Yoga w/7 classes a week $500 (Family) $300 (Single) Initiation DISCOUNT Save $100-$300 Monthly Dues Families = $289 Monthly Dues Singles = $257

Indoors & outdoors gym

• May 11th - Business Services Committee Meeting.

• May 13th - See CVSan at the Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade.

• May 15th - Special Districts Week Begins.

• May 15th - Special Board Meeting.

when join early and you pay 1st month dues.

FREE MONTH w/Annual Dues, Pay for 11mo. get 12mo. FREE Offer exp 5/31/23

COMMIT YOUR FAMILY TO BE FIT! One Locker FREE for 1 yr. w/1yr Annual Dues 8 NEW CHAMPIONSHIP PICKLEBALL COURTS

• May 16th - Zero Waste Committee Meeting.

• May 18th - Communications Committee Meeting.

• May 24th - Community Advisory Committee Meeting.

• May 29th - Memorial Day (CVSan Closed).

Please note the above event schedule is subject to change. All CVSan Board and Committee meetings are open to the public. For complete meeting details and additional information about CVSan’s services, programs, and events, please visit cvsan.org

flower Drive. There, they arrested a 26-year-old CV woman on suspicion of assault and battery on a family member. Deputies handcuffed the woman and took her into custody. All Club features are included in your monthly dues. Except Babysitting, Swim lessons, Massage and Personal Training

This Friday, May 5

CVEF Spring for Education

Enjoy a night out under the stars celebrating with the community and supporting our students! A $60 ticket includes a specialty dinner, dessert, two drink tickets (alcohol or non-alcoholic drinks), and the opportunity to “spring” for education during the silent and live auctions. Proceeds will go toward wellness programs for students across CVUSD schools. And, because the Castro Valley Educational Foundation is a nonprofit, your ticket and purchases may be tax deductible. Buy tickets and learn more at: https://bit.ly/ spring4education2023 or info@cvef.org

This Friday, May 5 Music, for the Soul Within

Music lovers will not want to miss Music, for the Soul Within, an exceptional evening of song with the award winning CVHS Madrigals plus 80 alumni and guest singers, this Friday, May 5, at 7 pm at Castro Valley Center for the Arts. CVHS choir Director, Laryssa Sadoway and retired CVHS choir Director Sue Susoeff will conduct the memorial concert for Castro Valley Unified School District music teacher Marjorie Remington. Mrs. Remington taught in Castro Valley from 1970-1999. The concert is a fundraiser for the CVHS choral department and donations will be collected for a one-time scholarship in Mrs. Remington’s name for a graduating student planning to become a music teacher. For tickets, visit: cvcfa.com

This Friday to Sunday

Friends of CV Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Castro Valley Library will hold an indoor book sale this Friday through Sunday, May 5 - 7. This sale will feature fiction and mystery books, nonfiction books, children’s books, audio books, DVDs, and music CDs. Most books are $1 or less; children’s books are 25¢. Member Preview is Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday ($5 bag day) hours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cash, checks, and credit/debit cards are accepted. The CV Library is located at 3600 Norbridge Ave. Proceeds pay for library programs and amenities that would not otherwise be available. Please call us at 510-733-3285 or visit: www.friendsofcvlibrary.org for more information.

This Saturday, May 6

Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale

This Saturday May 6, from 8 am to 1 pm in the Lake Chabot Highlands neighborhood (enter neighborhood at the corner of Lake Chabot Road and Brookdale Blvd. then follow the signs). We’ll see you there!

This Saturday, May 6

FESCO Shuffle

Join FESCO (Family Emergency Shelter Coalition) for the 26th Annual FESCO Shuffle & 5K this Saturday, May 6 from 7 am to 12 pm at Moreau Catholic High School (27170 Mission Blvd, Hayward).

This is a family-friendly event with morning refreshments, lunch, entertainment and a drawing for door prizes. The “Kidz Zone” will be expanded with bouncy houses, great games, and more prizes. There is no fee to attend!

This Saturday, May 6

Meet & Greet with Science Champions

This Saturday May 6, from 9 am to 12 pm - Meet & Greet the Norcal State Science Champions, science activities & fundraiser. At the Castro Valley Farmers Market. For More information, visit: cvscience.us

This Saturday, May 6

FamFest Spring Returns to Ashland

FamFest Spring returns to Ashland this Saturday, May 6, from 10 am to 6 pm with games, music, food, beer, and various attractions. The family-oriented street festival will be held on East 14th Street, between 163rd and 164th Avenues. Eden Area/Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event as a somewhat smaller counterpart to the Fall Festival held in Castro Valley each year.

This Saturday, May 6 Free Shred Event

Intero Real Estate Services will hold a Free Shred Event Saturday, May 6, from 10 am to 1 pm at 3185 Castro Valley Blvd. We will have a truck on site and your items will be securely shredded as you watch.

This Saturday & Sunday

Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour

19th Annual Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour and Green Home Features Showcase. In-person Garden Tours are this Saturday - Sunday, May 6 and 7, from 10 am to 5 pm. Visit: bringingbackthenatives.net

Saturday, May 13

Soroptimist Yard Sale

Soroptimist International of the East Bay is having a Yard Sale on Saturday, May 13, from 8 am to 3 pm at 3841 Somerset Ave in Castro Valley. Donations of housewares, linens, toys, books, electronics, clothing, accessories, and small furniture will be accepted on May 12 from 1 pm to 5 pm. Please no car seats, bed pillows, or items in poor condition. Proceeds benefit local charities and scholarships for women. For more information, call Lynn Levin (510) 593-7377.

Saturday, May 13

The Inner Wheel Club (IWC) of San Leandro recently donated 130 care packages to Bay Area Women Against Rape (BAWAR). Founded in 1971 BAWAR was the first rape care crisis center in the country. The kits were filled with toiletries, journals, pens, masks, sanitizers, sweats and socks. Children’s Hospital/Center for Child Protection was also the recipient of blankets, journals, body wash, and gift cards. This yearly project was spearheaded by IWC Chairperson Barbara Mehan (middle in photo), along with Kristi Barnes (at left), Sherrie Barnes (at right), Linda Mahadevan, Joanne Frazier, Amy Neuman, Monika Williams, and grant writer Gloria Vasconcellos.

AAPI: Opening Celebration Saturday

continued from previous page The art of Makaiwa Tong Kanui, a Native Hawaiian Artist based out of the Big Island of Hawai`i will be on view. Makaiwa spent much of her time in Hayward while attending Mills College where she graduated in 2015 . “There were always Hawaiian events happening in Hayward, I really never felt like I left home” said Makaiwa.

In addition, exhibiting artists Hetal Anjaira, Anna May,

CORRECTION

In our April 26 edition, our story on the MAC meeting erroneously reported that Craig Semmelmeyer owns the Castro Valley Investment Group (CVIG). Robert Chau owns CVIG. The

Chandana Srinath, and Ruey Syrop will be showcasing an array of media during the “Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Exhibition.”

“Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander” exhibit runs from May 2 to June 24th with an opening celebration reception on May 6, from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Hayward Public Library Galleries, 888 C Street, second floor in downtown Hayward. At the reception event there will be speakers,

live music and pupus. All are welcome.

Hayward Arts Council stimulates community interest in the arts and encourages the participation of artists in all media. Hayward Public Library Galleries exhibitions are curated by HAC Board Member Karla Lopez. Visit https://www. haywardartscouncil.org/ for more exhibitions and programs.

Winda I. Shimizu is Hayward Arts Council Executive Director.

Katy

Del Rio of Color Hi-Lites Perms Styling Happy Mother's

Del Rio of Color Hi-Lites Perms

Day

Katy

Del Rio of Color Hi-Lites Perms Styling Cher Le Salon & Boutique

Danell

RAPE CRISIS CENTER GETS DONATION

PHOTO COURTESY OF PEARL JOHNSTON

Berkshire Hathaway Drysdale Properties linda@lindaneff.com

Matt Wilhite Intero Real Estate www.MattWilhite.com 510-329-0728

Murline Monat Realtor® Compass | #01824992 Castro Valley Arts Foundation CV Rotary Murline.Monat@Compass.com 510-406-0114

Lisa Ferraris, GRI Turning Houses into Homes Sereno 510-304-1271

Craig Ragg CRAIG RAGG REAL ESTATE www.craigraggre.com craig.ragg@gmail.com 510-502-2993

Jon & Leslie Foster Bob Frey Broker Associate Re/Max Accord BobFreyHomes@gmail.com 510-220-8459

Kenneth A. Kremer

J & L Real Estate Group www.jonandleslie.com 510-397-0696

Lynn Levin Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Getting The Job Done Right www.lynnlevin.com 510-593-7377

Masoud Dehdari

Christian Carr Mortgage Loan Advisor NMLS#1466899 Residential Purchase/Refinance chris@yourlenderchris.com 650-207-4364

Home Sales

Sandra Garrett Realtor® Berkshire Hathaway Home Services DRE #01877805 510-381-3159 sandra.garrett@bhhsdrysdale.com

Trish Radovich Top Selling Agent • Lic. since 1975 Coldwell Banker Realty 510-367-7999 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services www.askmasoud.com 510-909-0507

and the San Leandro Times on Thursday. You can also save $5 by placing your ad on our website at castrovalleyforum.com or sanleandrotimes.com. We’ll call you for your credit or debit card info for payment.

To place an ad by phone call Patrick Vadnais at 510-614-1560, Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

CONCRETE SERVICE

*MPCONCRETE. Driveways, Patio, Retaining Walls, Stamped Concrete, Asphalt, Hauling. Lic.#1054154. Milo 510-502-9336.

CONCRETE

S.L.CONCRETE SERVICE Driveways, Sidewalks, Stamped Concrete, Retaining Walls, Asphalt, Paving Stones. Lic.#982202. 510856-8937.

Help

CONTRACTOR SERVICE

NOTICETO READERS

California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State Law also requires that contractors include their license number on all advertising. Advertisers appearing on this page without a license number indicate that the contractor is not licensed. You can check the status of your licensed contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or (800)321-2752. Unlicensed contractors taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

NEED

- MUSIC LESSONS or PIANO TUNING? Check the Classified Ads under “MUSICALSERVICES” for help.

FENCES/DECKS

*SPECIALIZING IN WOOD FENCES, DECKS & RETAINING WALLS. Replace or repair, paved walkways, yard cleaning, tree trimming, topping or removal, garage cleaning & debris removal. Insured & Bonded #8189. Jerry 510-410-2427.

Fence wobbly? Call Randy's Fence Reinforcement and save thousands! 510-706-6189.

GARAGE SALES

ESTATE 5/6-5/7 10am 70 yr collection vintage misc 19617 Betrose Ct Castro Valley.

GARDENING

*ANYYARD WORK. Cleanups and Maintenance. Free Estimates. Call 510-798-1833.

*BEAUTYGARDEN LANDSCAPING

Design - Construction - Maintenance. Cleanups, New Lawn, Artificial Grass, Irrigation, Patios, Pathways, Brick, Stone, Concrete Fence/ Decks. Free Estimates! Lic.#925130. 510-691-8852. www.beautygardenlandscaping.com

JAIME’S GARDENING Maintenance, Trimming, Cleanups, Hauling, Sprinkler Repair/ Timers. FREE Estimates. Insured. 510-299-9583

HAIR CUTTING

Free Haircut with hair donation for Wigs for Kids.Call Yumi for details!!! (510)407-0436.

HAULING SERVICE

HOPE YOU FIND just the job you are looking for!

Rent it FAST with a TIMES WANT AD ... 614-1558

To Place a Garage Sale Ad call 614-1558

HELP WANTED

New Culture of San Leandro seeks a FTFermentation Scientist (salary $97,100) to execute process development & optimization, inc microtiter plate & bench scale to bioreactor scale-up & media development, work w/protein biochemist on pilot process scale-up & downstream processing optimization, conduct in-house fermentation experiments and perform techno-economic analysis for our processes & scale-up to pilot plan. Must have MS in Chem Engg, 12 mos exp as Fermentation Scientist/Engineer & strain validation & process development exp in the area of fermentation.Fax resumes to 866-849-7714.

HOUSE CLEANING

VICTORIA’SHOUSE CLEANING

Excellent references. Free estimates Reasonable rates. 510-715-1578 VictoriaGutierrez140@gmail.com

MISC. FOR SALE

View Pat Morrell’s eight innovative inspiring books onamazon.com/patmorrelldonnellyrealtorpm@aol.com.

You can place a FREE

“MISC. FOR SALE” ad for items $50 or less at: sanleandrotimes.com or at: castrovalleyforum.com or more info call Patrick Mon-Fri. 9am-1pm at 510-614-1560 (some restrictions may apply)

50 Christmas CDs in very good condition $49. Call 510-483-4111.

MISC. WANTED

WANTED - Reel to reel music tapes, Call Patrick 510-517-3351.

MUSIC SERVICES

PIANO LESSONS Group or Private MTAC. Certificate beginner, advance All Ages Call 510-352-0546.

REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Are you interested in buying or selling a home or property?

Would you like the help of a Professional Agent?

For assistance call ...

*SCOTT HARRISON - Realtor Coldwell Banker 510-388-4536

RENTALS

San Leandro 62+ community (NO ONE UNDER 62), Floresta Gardens area, $2,075; duplex, quiet, private court,2-Bdrm, single-story, walk-in shower, central heat, air conditioning, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer inunit, patio, carport. NO pets/smoking.510-352-7023 for requirements.

LANDLORDS – Advertise your units! Avacancy day is money lost forever ... R. Bowman

Upper Castro Valley 1-bedroom, 1bath, near Parsons Park. W/D. Available 6/1. $2,100, utilities included. Call/ Text 510-828-7525.

RENTALS/ROOMS

Remodeled room at 20390 Concord Avenue in Hayward. $1000/ month, utilities included. No pets. Call Martha 510-418-0876.

Classified Advertising

RENTALS/RV SPACES

RV/ Trailer space in San Leandro and Oakland& Hayward. $925/ month. Call 510-481-9901.

HANDYMAN & CONTRACTORS

You can run a classified ad for a little as $35 a week. Your ad runs in both of our newspapers, the Castro Valley Forum on Wednesday and the San Leandro Times on Thursday. You can also save by placing your ad on our website at castrovalleyforum.com or sanleandrotimes.com. We’ll call you for your credit or debit card info for payment.

To place an ad by phone call Patrick Vadnais at 510-614-1560, Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Joint Tenancy vs Tenancy In Common: How They Differ

Q. My brothers and I plan to buy a home together, and wonder whether we should take title to the home as joint tenants or as tenants-in-common. Can you explain the difference?

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

A. Sure. There are distinct differences between these forms of ownership. The principal differences pertain to the equality of ownership and the right of survivorship. Here is the breakdown:

Joint Tenancy: For owners of property to qualify as Joint Tenants, the property must be

(1) acquired at the same time,

(2) by the same deed which clearly states that the owners are joint tenants, (3) the interests of all joint tenants must be equal, and (4) each must have the right of full access and possession of the property. These four requirements are often called the “4 unities” in

Senior Group

Go to Hayward City Hall this Friday, May 5 at 2 pm to learn about Eden Area Village, a group of seniors helping each other remain active and engaged in our community.

the law of joint tenancy. If so acquired, this form of ownership creates the following right

of succession: upon the death of the other joint tenant(s), the last surviving joint tenant takes ownership of the entire property, without probate or other proceedings. This right of survivorship is one of the most important features of Joint Tenancy ownership.

Tenancy-In-Common: By comparison, persons who own their interest as Tenants-In-Common can have different percentage interests in the property and can acquire their interests by different deeds and at different times. Further, upon death of a CoTenant, his interest goes, not to the other co-tenants, but to his own beneficiaries or heirs.

In terms of succession upon death, it is sometimes helpful to think of Joint Tenancy as requiring, upon death, a “sideways” movement of ownership to the other surviving Joint Tenant(s), whereas upon the death of an owner holding his interest as a Co-Tenant, the succession moves “downstream” to his/her own heirs or beneficiaries.

Because of the right of survivorship, married couples will often hold title to their

home as Joint Tenants, as most couples typically want the surviving spouse to acquire ownership of the entire home or other property, which would then occur without the need for probate. By contrast, co-owners who are friends, business partners, or even siblings, who may have their own families, would – upon their own death – typically wish their interest to go down to their own family members, and not to the other surviving co-tenants. This difference is significant.

In your situation, you indicate that you plan on making a purchase with your siblings. I presume that, if any of you passed away, each brother would want his share to go to his own family, which may include his own spouse or children, rather than to the other brothers. In that event, you would want to acquire title as Co-Tenants, so that this preference is clear.

An important comment about joint tenancy: if a joint tenant conveys his/her interest to someone else, or even to his own trust, that transfer may sever the joint tenancy, eliminate the right of survivorship, and create a Tenancy-In-Common. So, be mindful about such transfers when you do your own estate planning.

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

RCS Honors Long-Serving Teachers, Staff with Dinner

On Saturday, April 22, Redwood Christian Schools celebrated long-serving teachers and staff at their Faculty-Staff-Board Dinner held annually, except for Covid, since 1970-71, their founding year.

RCS Superintendent Dr Al Hearne served as Master of Ceremonies as the close to two hundred present employees and board plus spouses attended.

Jackie Wilson-Moog, who retired after twenty-four years serving as teacher and coach, graduated from RCHS in 1983, winning the South County Ladies Basketball Scoring

Championship on the last night of the season, then graduated from BIOLA in 1987.

She was hired by RCS for the 1987-88 school year, taught two years elementary PE and four-year Junior High PE and High School United States Government, married husband Bruce in 1987, had three children, took a break to be a Mommy, and returned to RCS to teach full-time elementary PE continuously since the 2005-06 school year.

All three of their children graduated from RCHS: Ashley (2011), Cordon (2014) and Claire (2017).

She was known for stating multiple times to multiple people: “I love elementary P.E. - I absolutely love my job. I can’t believe they pay me to play with kids.” Mrs. Moog asked Superintendent Emeritus Bruce D. Johnson, who was the Director of Athletics when she was in high school and, as Superintendent when she graduated from college and hired her, was asked by her to introduce her and tell her story

to all those present, stating “I am truly honored to introduce Jackie Wilson-Moog tonight. I have always been a huge fan of Jackie’s dating back to her junior high and high school days when she excelled at sports while holding the line with her fellow classmates always living a life consistent with her faith and her parents, who are two of her biggest supporters.” Mrs. Moog was inducted into the Castro Valley Sports Foundation Hall of Fame in 2018 as both a player and coach.

Other honorees included Steve Gillette, introduced by retired fellow teacher Stan Edington, for his forty years of ministering at Redwood Christian Junior High/Middle School and High School. Two staff members, Dale Huemoeller, former Redwood Christian Elementary (RCE) Principal and current Director of Athletics (introduced by RCE Principal Megan Sinisi), and Mrs. Marlene Grunow, the founder of RCS’ successful JumpStart program more than twenty-five see RCS on back page

Superintendent Emeritus Bruce D. Johnson, Jackie Wilson-Moog, RCS Board Treasurer Cathy Breslow and Dr. Al Hearne, Superintendent.

PHOTO CREDIT: MIKE KADY

Letters to the Editor

We’re Going to Have a Parade! Another CVSan Rate Increase?

Dear Editor:

It is hard to believe that the 2023 Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade is just a little over two weeks away at 10 am on May 13th.

It is still NOT too late to enter the parade in one of 25 categories or be listed as one of the parade sponsors or participate in the “BBQ, Axe and Brew” the night before the parade or Fire Station 25’s Pancake Breakfast before the Parade Saturday morning! Please visit www. RowellRanchRodeoParade.com to sponsor or enter the parade. All entries are welcome! Hope to see you on May 12th & 13th!

–Bruce D Johnson, Castro Valley 2023 RRR Parade Committee

CV Specific Plan

The Alameda County Planning Department is revising the specific plan for the business district of Castro Valley. That plan will provide a blueprint for development in our community for the next 10 or more years. The Planning Department and the Castro Valley MAC will be holding a series of meetings over the next few months. The Chamber of Commerce is excited to be part of the process. We will help the County to collect community input, and we will suggest items for consideration. At the end of the process, we will have an excellent plan. Thanks in advance for your help.

–Todd Anglin and Gary Howard CV/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce

Dear Editor:

Looks like the Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) wants to raise our sewer service rates by 14% over the next two years. I guess inflation is affecting our ability to use toilets as well as everything else we do nowadays. CVSan is using the majority of the Sewer Service Rates to fund its new Headquarters Building at Center Street.

CVSan has stated that it “has budgeted funds during the next two-year budget cycle for major wastewater Capital improvement projects to operations, treatment plant, underground pipelines, pump stations, and discharge facilities. CVSan will spend approximately $27 million in this two-year budget cycle. 80 percent ($22 million) of the capital improvement project costs is to fund a new Headquarters building at Center Street.” (Proposition 218 Notice) Debt service on the 30-year bonds CVSan is contemplating for the Headquarters Building is going to be around $1 million per year. Thus, over the next two years, $4 million of the budget is going to salaries and benefits for its employees, $2 million for bond debt service.

The 14% rate increases will also apply to all Castro Valley Businesses and Castro Valley Institutions such as Churches, Nursing/Care Homes, Schools, and Eden Hospital (current rate of $82,00 per year going to over $94,000 per year in 2024). Needless to say that the local businesses will raise their prices to cover the added Sewer Service Charge.

–Ken Owen, Castro Valley

Letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number, and must be under 300 words. Letters can be edited for clarity or length. Letters are the views of the author and not necessarily the views of the newspaper or its advertisers. Please e-mail letters to: filesforforum@gmail.com or you can send them through our website: www.mycvforum.com/letters-to-the-editor

FILED MAR 31, 2023

MELISSA WILK County Clerk

ALAMEDA COUNTY

By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 593663

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

Pursuant to Business and Professions Code

Sections 17900-17930

The name of the business(es): C V Wellness Center, 3636 Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jenny Y Cho, 6312 Paloverde Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 00/00/2018

/s/ Jenny Y Cho

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

Expires MAR 30, 2028

APR 12, 19, 26, 03, 2023

0707-CVF

FILED MAR 25, 2023

MELISSA WILK County Clerk

ALAMEDA COUNTY

By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 597460

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

Pursuant to Business and Professions Code

Sections 17900-17930

The name of the business(es): Access For All Travel, located at 21014 Sherman Dr., Castro Valley CA 94552, Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Virginia Cooper, located at 21014 Sherman Dr., Castro Valley CA 94552, This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 04/20/23 /s/ Virginia Cooper

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

Expires MAR 24, 2028

MAY 03, 10, 17, 24, 2023

0723-CVF

At their business meeting of April 20, at JP Restaurant in Castro Valley, the Soroptimists International of the East Bay club celebrated four deserving women.

To their first winnerAlexsandra Rivera - $2,000 was given to help keep their recipient on track to “Live her Dream” towards education that will lead to economic empowerment.

To their tied second place winners - Alexa Navarro and Maria Torres - $1,000 was given to “Live their Dreams” and pursue education leading to ecomonic empowerment. Also awarded - Our Violet Richardson awardee - Andrea N. Martinez - received $500 to celebrate her success in community volunteerism. Soroptimist “Dream” programs help women with access to education and training to achieve economic empowerment and live their dreams.

Surprise guests were from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department, who have been supporting Maria-Elena in her efforts to get an education and improve family’s life.

Of note: A generous $2,000 contribution from the Optimist Club of San Leandro enabled the club to double their awards. Interested in helping the community and women specifically? Come join the Soroptimists International of the East Bay club! We meet the second Thursday at JP’s Restaurant in Castro Valley. Call Lynn for info: (510) 593-7377.

See photos from the event at: mycvforum.com

CVSOM Spring Recital

Students of Castro Valley School of Music were finally able to showcase what they had been working hard on when they performed for attendees of their annual spring recital “Rhapsody in Bloom,” at the Chabot Theatre on Thursday, April 27. See more photos from the event on our website: www.mycvforum.com.

FILED APRIL 13, 2023

MELISSA WILK County Clerk

ALAMEDA COUNTY

By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 597135

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

Pursuant to Business and Professions Code

Sections 17900-17930

The name of the business(es): Spiderchain Jewelry, located at 20220 West Ridge Court, Castro Valley, CA 94546, Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sarinda Newell, located at 20220 West Ridge Court, Castro Valley, CA 94546, This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 02/11/1999

/s/ Sarinda Newell

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

Expires MAR 12, 2028 MAY 03, 10, 17, 24, 2023

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

APR 19, 26, MAY 03, 10, 2023 0715-CVF

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Evan Figueiredo

Our Athlete of the week is Evan Figueiredo. This Castro Valley native recently won the US Kids Golf Season with his recent finish on the US Kids Boys 12-yearold Spring 2023 Central Valley Tour.

To win the season, Evan won three of the five tournaments he played in: The Paradise Valley Golf Course in Fairfield (a Tour Championship match that earned him double the points), the Dry Creek Ranch Golf Club in Galt, and the Elkhorn Golf Club in Stockton (pictured).

RCHS Teams Take Trophies Home in STEM Competition

On Saturday, April 22, two RCS teams competed against 23 schools representing twelve different states at the International Christian STEM Competition hosted in Phoenix, Arizona, at Grand Canyon University in partnership with Association of Christian Schools International.

Schools came from as far away as Maine, Florida, Oregon and Georgia.

Juniors Michelle Moon and Lara Cha, and Sophomore Kristine Pak, Redwood Christian High School’s Biomedical Engineering team, were tasked to use limited materials to design and build a modification to a walking device, finishing in first place.

Election: ‘By-Trustee Area’ System

continued from front page have students’ best interests in mind, no matter what their background.”

The lawyer representing the Castro Valley resident did not initially respond to calls for comment.

In 2002, the passage of the CVRA prohibits the use of at-large elections of governing board members for a school district if it “impairs the ability of a protected class to elect candidates of its choice or its ability to influence the outcome of an election.” The law was designed to encourage realistic representation and dis-

courage cookie-cutter boards.

Castro Valley’s largest ethnic group is White (36.7%), followed by Asian (31.2%) and Hispanic (16.9%), according to the 2020 US Census. CVUSD’s student body of 9,200 is made up of 24.3% White, 4.9% Black, 34.1% Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander, 23.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 12.9% of students are two or more races.

However, the Board of Trustees has been predominately White, with some representation by Black and Asian residents, most recently Monica Lee and Dot Theodore.

To comply with the CVRA

Rothbardt: Fitness Fact

continued from page 2 hurts, there may be a variation that doesn’t. And if something doesn’t hurt, don’t second guess it.

Again, I’m in no way saying that you should always work through pain. Quite the opposite. What I’m saying is that pain doesn’t automatically mean you should shut things down. Adopting a different

mindset around issues that pop up may mean that your results and mindset don’t need to suffer.

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.

and avoid a lawsuit, CVUSD will hold a series of five public hearings and hire a demographer to divide up Castro Valley into districts using data from the 2020 Census. The first two public hearings (May 9 and May 12) will be held to solicit comments and feedback regarding potential trustee areas. After a few maps are drawn, CVUSD will host three more meetings (June 12, June 14, and June 28) for public comment.

The CVUSD Board would then take a vote on the final maps before asking the Alameda County Committee on School District Organization to approve the change. If the Committee approves the change, “by-trustee area” voting would be held starting with the 2024 Board of Trustees election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Currently, board member seats held by Lavender Lee Whitaker, Michael Kusiak, and Dolly Adams seats are up for re-election in 2024. Trustees Gary Howard and Sara Raymond, who were just elected in 2022, will keep their seats until they are up for a district election in 2026.

Changing to a “by-trustee area” system will have no impact on student and school attendance boundaries, Superintendent Ahmadi said. She added that the Dublin and Fremont Unified School Districts recently went through the same process.

Meeting information, including Zoom login, can be found on the CVUSD website (https://www.cv.k12.ca.us/).

Senior Aaliyah Xiao and Junior Clarissa Leung, Redwood Christian High School’s Software Design team, designed, planned, built and tested a side scrolling game utilizing a programming language of their choice, tools, and an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) controller, finishing in 4th place.

Mrs. Jennifer Seganish, Redwood Christian High School and Middle School Science Department Chair and Club Advisor shares, “These five girls poured a ton of effort into their projects and learned a lot in the process. I couldn’t be more proud. I hope to take a bigger team next year to participate in more of the challenges.”

Dr. Al Hearne, Redwood Christian Schools’ Superintendent, stated “We are

blessed with amazing students throughout our school, and although their successes are a blessing, they are not surprising. Mrs. Seganish does a great job challenging our students, releasing them to explore their ideas, and encouraging them to be as creative as possible while accurately recording the outcomes. We are so blessed to have teachers like Mrs. Seganish and students like Michelle, Lara, Kristine, Aaliyah and Clarissa.”

RCS: Staff Is Honored

continued from page 10 years ago and still flourishing (introduced by RCS Superintendent Dr. Al Hearne). Middle School/High School teachers Mrs. Lisa Suth (introduced by Dale Huemoeller) and Mrs. Janet Vincent (introduced by Superintendent Hearne) were honored for twenty years of service. Other staff members were honored for completing their first year and thereafter in five-year increments.

Superintendent Hearne summarized the entire evening stating that “bringing the Redwood Christian Schools family together multiple times each year reminds all of us the value of each individual’s contribution to the ministry of honoring our Founders Vision fifty three years ago to bring families together to provide children Christ-centered education which is able to equip students for daily living and eternal life.”

Please send a photo and information by email to: filesforforum@gmail.com

For more about RCS, visit www.rcs.edu and plan to attend an upcoming Parent Info Night. Also call (510) 889-7526 for an information packet. Tuition grants are available for eligible families.

The Matt Wilhite Team is proud to sponsor Athletes of the Week Evan Figueiredo

Vanessa Stark of Castro Valley caught this beautiful two pound rainbow trout while trolling in San Pablo Reservoir on Sunday, April 23. Congratulations on your ‘Great Catch,’ Vanessa! Have a ‘Great Catch’ you’d like to share with the community?

Pictured (from left to right): Aaliyah Xiao, Lara Cha, Michelle Moon, Clarissa Leung, and Kristine Pak.

PHOTO CREDIT: MRS. JENNIFER SEGANISH