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Castro Valley’s old library building may be torn down and replaced with veterans’ housing.

Sup. Chan Struck Supervisor Nate Miley Memorializes groundbreaking politician

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Vaccines for Kids Alameda County backs COVID vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11

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Castro Valley’s old library building on Redwood Road should indeed be registered as a historic building, the county’s Parks, Recreation and Historical Commission decided at its meeting last Thursday. But even if it is historically significant, the building itself may be torn down and replaced with veterans’

housing based on a March 2020 vote of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. Several speakers at the historical commission meeting urged the building to be preserved. The issue of replacing it with housing was not directly discussed at the meeting. Eileen Dalton, director of the county’s Economic & Civic Development Department, said that no proposal has been formally made

to build housing there and that any decision to do so would require a new vote of the supervisors. Dalton said that a proposal had been made to the supervisors to put a veterans’ building there instead, but that county supervisors voted to prioritize housing for the site. However, her agency is pursuing establishing a veterans’ and community center on the ground floor of any housing built see STATUS on page 3

Castro Valley took a step closer to getting back to its agricultural roots, as the Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) approved an ordinance that will establish urban agricultural incentives zones in Castro Valley. Under the ordinance, agricultural uses like gardens and orchards would be incentivized in urban areas where such uses are already permitted—so don’t expect a field of corn on Castro Valley Boulevard, but you may see small-scale agricultural uses in more remote areas of town. “I think this would be a good thing to offer,” said MAC member Chuck Moore, who has long been a proponent of the agricultural community in Castro Valley. The vote was 6-1, with MAC member Ilya Prokopoff dissenting. In other MAC actions: things will continue swimmingly at Patti’s Swim School, as the MAC approved a oneyear extension on a conditional use permit for the school at their Monday night meeting. The school, serving about 30 students and located at 4621 James Avenue, currently has a number of small compliance issues including parking and traffic concerns, but the MAC approved a one-year extension that see MAC on page 4

Nike Missile Buildings on the Chopping Block By Michael Singer

lition of two of the buildings back in October. Under consideration were a 66-square foot Radar Storage Shed and A plan to demolish two buildings at the defunct Nike the 1,324-square foot QuarMissile Site near Lake Chabot ters building at the SF-31C may be put on hold following a site, which sits atop Fairmont meeting by the Parks, Recrea- Ridge. The Quarters building tion & Historical Commission was used as a sleeping area for up to 10 soldiers and included a (PRHC) last Thursday. kitchen. Both have been vacant Alameda County’s Gensince 1974 along with most eral Services Agency, which manages the facilities on two other buildings associated with the Nike compound. The site is hilltops proposed the demoCASTRO VALLEY FORUM

currently visited by hikers and people walking their dogs from the staging area on Fairmont Drive. In a unanimous decision, the five-member board decided to recommend preserving the buildings on the Nike Site. The vote will now go to the Board of Supervisors who would decide whether to preserve or demolish the buildings. “The Board would also decide how resources would be

allocated to preserve and maintain the site if they decide to do so,” said Assistant Planning Director, Liz McElligott. “It is up to General Services Agency staff to determine when to take the proposed demolition of the buildings to the Board of Supervisors.” There were 145 Nike missile sites built in the United States built during the Cold War. Castro Valley’s site was one of 12 in the Bay Area. These were

surface-to-air defense systems that included three sections: a launch site where Atlas and Hercules-class missiles would be housed and potentially launched; an administrative site including radar systems, and a control site where the commands would be given. The Fairmont ridge site was chosen for the radar facilities because the location gave the site 360 degrees of radar see NIKE on page 4

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Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch is unique for its historic, botanical and geological features. The area that includes the park was once the largest coal-mining region in California. Geologically the area was a shallow seabed millions of years ago. Botanically the park has the northernmost stands of native Coulter pines with their outsized cones, as well as some non-native trees and plants brought by the miners. You can learn more about Black Diamond Mines’ natural history by joining in a program there from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14 with naturalist Kevin Dixon. Hand magnifiers, binoculars and microscopes will reveal the secrets of the park’s plants and animals. Equipment and training will be provided. Kevin’s program is free of charge, but registration is required and masks must be worn due to COVID-19 restrictions. To register, call 888327-2757 and select option 2. Black Diamond Mines is at the end of Somersville Road, 3.5 miles south of Highway 4 in Antioch. There’s a parking see PARK on page 10

‘Maybe This Time’ Opens Next Week Looking for a fun evening with live entertainment? Castro Valley Arts Foundation opens their 2021-2022 Season with Maybe This Time, a cabaret with Johnny Orenberg, November 20 at 7:30 pm at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts. Back by popular demand, Johnny sings old and new favorites from the American Song Book. Many of you will remember Johnny’s smooth vocals and cheeky humor from the CVAF 2019 New Year’s Eve Gala. Music Director extraordinaire Joe Wicht accompanies Johnny on the piano along with popular percussionist Roberta Drake. Special guests include Johnny’s wife Katie Orenberg and Castro Valley’s resident tenor Matthew Liebowitz. You might have seen Johnny as the flamboyant master of ceremonies in Chanticleer’s production of “Cabaret” or Link Larkin in “Hairspray” at Woodminster. Across the country, Johnny has appeared with Sutton Foster, Kathleen Marshall and Michael Rafter in cabarets and musical reviews, including the Disney Cruise Lines and Walt Disney World Entertainment. CVAF President Mary Ann De Grazia promises, “This will be a great night out. Johnny always leaves you wanting more.” For tickets, visit: www.cvartsfoundation.org

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Status: Site continued from front page there. Local resident Mike Martin said there are several thousand signatures on a petition to keep it as it is. That sentiment was echoed by speakers Roxann Lewis (director of the Eden Township Healthcare District) and John McPartland (BART Board of Directors). Both spoke as individuals, not on behalf of their agencies. “The way the light comes into its spaces is amazing,” said Peter Rosen, who also wants it kept as is. Wendy Torres and Mike Martin spoke of keeping the building available to veterans for their use. The historical commission relied on an October report by Architectural Resources Group (ARG) which found that the library was a good example of the Mid-Century Modern architectural style and thus qualified as a historic building. The commission vote puts the building on both county and state registries of historically important buildings. Buildings on the registries can either be preserved as is, with minor modifications allowed to keep it in good repair, have modifications done that are compatible with the original design, or be demolished after the building’s significance has been fully documented for posterity. However, said Dalton, a whole new set of reports and public hearings would be triggered by any demolition plans, making the building likely to be with us for some time even if that option was chosen. “Having the building registered as historical is one more thing to be taken into account in the process of deciding what to do with the site,” Dalton said. “That process continues as we continue to hear from the public.” The library opened in 1962 and served Castro Valley until 2009. According to the ARG report, “On October 31, 2009, on opening day of the new Castro Valley Library, 2,000 people participated in a human chain in which books were passed from the old library to the new, located more than half a mile away at 3600 Norbridge Avenue.” The old library has been sitting behind a chain-link fence awaiting decisions on its fate since then. It remains Alameda County property and has not officially been declared surplus by the county. The Board of Supervisors has the final word on what becomes of the building and site.

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Arson Suspected Thursday, November 4: at 4:20 p.m., a 36-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of attempted arson. Deputies responded to a call about a suspicious person outside a home on Grove Way near Shady Springs Road. There, they discovered the man trying to light an illegal fire. He was handcuffed and taken into Under the Influence Thursday, November 4: at custody. 10:30 p.m., deputies pulled Two Busted for over and arrested a 44-yearDrug Possession old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of driving under Wednesday, November 3: at CV Man in Drunken the influence. The man was 10:58 a.m., deputies arrested Brawl with Deputy two people Strobridge Avenue Thursday, November CVSan 4: at traveling Ad for on 11/10/2021 - Cooking Oil with no permanent 11:40 p.m., a 68-year-old man near Interstate 580 when depu- residence on suspicion of posfrom Castro Valley was ar- ties pulled him over. Deputies session of illegal narcotics and rested on suspicion of public report the man failed his field related drug paraphernalia. A intoxication, resisting arrest, sobriety test and was taken into 32-year-old man and a 36-yearsee REPORTS on page 5 and assaulting a peace officer. custody. Handmade Weapons and Explosives Friday, November 7: at 5:34 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 43-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of possession of handmade weapons, explosives, and fireworks. The man was traveling on Center Street near Gem Avenue when deputies stopped him for questioning and discovered his stash. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail and held on $250,000 bail.

Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan was killed last Wednesday when she was struck by a vehicle in her hometown of Alameda. Chan, 72, represented District 3, which included parts of San Leandro and San Lorenzo, was the first Asian American to serve as a Supervisor starting in 1994. She served 10 years as a Supervisor. She was also the first Asian American to serve as State Assembly majority leader in 2002. In his weekly message, Supervisor Nate Miley (District 4) said he had, “deep admiration and respect,” for Chan. “She was a fierce advocate for those who many times had no voice, an accomplished and beloved elected official, and a tireless visionary in shaping policy in our County and paving the way for many Asian American and Pacific Islander electeds to follow in her footsteps,” Miley said. “It is no exaggeration to say we have lost a legend and will grieve this loss for some time to come. May her name always be synonymous with fearless progress and the power of one.”

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Nike: ‘A Huge Historical Significance’

Kids ages 5 to 11 now able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in Alameda County

County Backs COVID Vaccine for Kids

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the Alameda County Public Health Department, the agency said parents can start working with their health care providers or community clinics to schedule appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the FDA approved the drug last week and agree the benefits outweigh the risks of the disease. Alameda County health of-

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Kids ages 5 to 11 are now able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in Alameda County, health officials said last Tuesday, making the drug available for free to every person, ages five and older, regardless of residency or immigration status. In a statement released by

ficials said they will work with the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup on the findings of the CDC approval. The county launched its education and outreach programs last week with school and pediatric healthcare providers, and youth-serving organizations, letting parents know how children can access vaccines as quickly as possible. see COVID on page 5

continued from front page coverage. These buildings are located near several tracking and search radar systems including the LOPAR (Low Power Acquisition Radar) and target tracking arrays the HIPAR radome that resembles a golf ball. Some of the radar facilities are currently used by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for its Office of Emergency Services. Compared to the other Bay Area Nike sites, Castro Valley’s buildings and facilities have the best opportunity to be converted into a wider historical landmark because they are the most complete, according to PRHC District 1 board member Al Minard. “The underground facilities are still intact and have a huge historical significance– making them important to being open to the public,” Minard said. “The only reason many of the buildings are not now open is that they are not ADA [Americans with Disabilities Act] accessible, and the County or State might be reluctant to do that.” In its October 2021 report, the Archaeological/Historical Consultants firm said the two

buildings in question do not appear to be eligible for the California Register of contributing elements of the potential Nike SF-31 historic district. “The Radar Storage Shed is a later addition to the Corridor building and is architecturally unrelated to the other buildings on the base,” AHC said. “The Quarters building is badly dilapidated and lacks integrity

of design and materials since much of the interior has been destroyed. It’s also the least significant of several barracks buildings that remain on the base.” The PRHC’s vote to save these buildings puts demolition plans on hold. The matter is expected to be on the Board of Supervisors’ agenda for the first week in December.

MAC: Other Business continued from front page will allow them to continue to operate, suggesting staggered drop off/ start times for classes to avoid crowding the road. The MAC also heard an informational item from the County regarding updates to the existing Ashland Cherryland Community Health and Wellness Element. This is part of the County’s General Plan that focuses on the Ashland, Cherryland, Hayward Acres, and parts of Castro Valley and San Lorenzo especially. In 2016, the state Senate passed a bill (SB 1000) that established environmental justice requirements for all cities

and counties in California. The Alameda County Community Development Agency is in the process of preparing the “environmental justice element” and plans to present it for adoption by the Board of Supervisors by the end of next year. The environmental justice element means identifying goals and policies to reduce health risks in disadvantaged communities. Goals include reducing pollution, promoting equitable access to food, and promoting engagement in public decision-making process. The MAC will next meet on Monday, November 15 for a General Purpose session.

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Sex Offender Out of Compliance Tuesday, November 2: at 1:42 p.m., a 57-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of failing to renew his sex-offender registration with local authorities. Deputies stopped the man for questioning outside a business on Redwood Road near Grove Way where they confirmed he was out of compliance. The man was taken into custody.

Vandalism of Private Property Tuesday, November 2 at 9:38 a.m., deputies arrested a 51-year-old woman with no permanent residence on suspicion of vandalism of private property. The woman was spotted hanging outside a church on Grove Way near Redwood would get the pop-up clinics Road where she was destroying first. unidentified parts of the build “We continue to improve ing. Deputies took the woman access to vaccine whenever possible and meet eligible chil- into custody. dren and their families where Drug Paraphernalia they are, especially in our priority neighborhoods where Monday, November 1: at 12:29 p.m., a 47-year-old woman COVID-19 has hit hardest,” a County Health Department from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of possession spokesperson said. Health officials recommend of illegal drug paraphernalia. Deputies stopped the woman visiting MyTurn.CA.gov or for questioning outside a home Vaccines.gov to find clinon Norbridge Avenue near ics and pharmacies that are offering Pfizer and have open Dawe Avenue when they disappointments for patients ages covered her stash. The woman was taken into custody. five and older.

COVID: Vaccines Available for Kids at the time of vaccination is required. While nearly 85 percent of Alameda County residents older than 12 are fully vaccinated, health officials said the focus is on school-age children to avoid a case spike in winter. Only 75 percent of children 12-15 and over 78 percent of youth 16-17 are fully vaccinated, according to ACPHD data. “Over 17,000 residents under age 18 have contracted the virus that causes COVID-19 and, while cases and hospitalizations have decreased, we continue to see a higher case rate among unvaccinated residents as compared to vaccinated residents,” Dr. Moss said. To support areas with the lowest vaccination rates, County health and education officials said it will begin offering vaccination clinics on school sites. The County Office of Education said it would prioritize nine school districts with the lowest vaccination rates for stable clinics. It did not identify which districts

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continued from previous page “Understandably, parents and guardians of newly eligible children might have questions about the vaccine. I encourage them to talk to their child’s pediatrician or a trusted health care provider,” said Alameda County Health Officer Dr. Nicholas Moss. “When parents and guardians are ready, a vaccination appointment will be available for their child.” The pediatric COVID-19 vaccine, which is one-third the dosage given to teens and adults and will arrive in different packaging, will be available through some providers immediately and will become available soon through others. Like adults, children ages 5-11 must get two shots at least three weeks apart to get the maximum protection from the vaccine. Written consent of a parent or guardian will be required at the time of appointment registration and the physical presence of a parent, guardian, or caregiver

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ARIES (March 21 - April 19): Some changes might seem confusing at first, especially to an Aries whose impatience levels are pretty shaky this week. Take it one step at a time, Lamb, and soon all will be made clear.

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Call Agent for price Open Sat/Sun 1 to 4 Located in highly sought after Greenridge Neighborhood, this 2,119 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Bay View home is situated on a 8,183 sq ft premium corner lot in a court location. Features of the property include spacious Living Room with bamboo flooring, slider to the backyard and a formal dining room. The kitchen features new quartz countertops, stainless appliances, breakfast bar and cozy dining nook. The sunny family room has a slider to the deck. Also on the main level is the laundry room and updated half bathroom. Upstairs you will find the Primary bedroom with vaulted ceilings, dual closets, updated bathroom, and new carpeting. The remaining 3 bedrooms feature bamboo flooring; an updated hall bath with new quartz countertops. Oversized flat backyard is perfect for entertaining, garden or play. Enjoy the proximity to Greenridge Park and walking trails. This beautiful home is in the highly rated Castro Valley School District and is conveniently situated near 580, 880 & BART.

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New Guniea Impatiens will not survive the winter months outside By Buzz Bertolero because of the cold. They can THE DIRT The Dirt Gardener be grown indoors; however, GARDENER your biggest challenge is to keep I planted three New them blooming and prevent the growth from getting leggy. Both Guniea Impatiens in of these issues are related to pots and grew them in the low light condition found in partial shade. They’re doing well; however, will they survive most homes. This may or may not be an issue depending on the winter, or should I bring you’re overall plan. If protecting them inside?

When organic material, such as food, plant debris, and food-soiled paper are buried in a landfill, they produce powerful greenhouse gases. To address this issue, California passed Senate Bill (SB) 1383, which goes into effect January 2022. What is SB 1383? SB 1383 is a California law that will require the community to reduce the amount of organic material sent to the landfill. How do you comply? Some requirements include: • Residents and businesses must have organics and recycling service. • Residents and businesses must sort materials into the correct containers. • Food service businesses must donate edible food waste to food recovery organizations. For more information on SB 1383 and its requirements, visit cvsan.org/SB1383. CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT Effective Environmental Services since 1939 (510) 537-0757 | cvsan.org This ad was funded by Measure D

them from the cold is your main objective, then it’s not a big deal. All you need to do is keep them watered. You’ll need to move them into a heated room, so a garage is not suitable. They’ll grow more compactly in cooler rooms kept under seventy-five degrees. In late March, you move them outside, cut back the growth and feed them. I prefer Osmocote as you’ll only need to reapply the nutrients every four months, but there are plenty of other excellent options. To keep them blooming indoors, you’ll need a location that receives at least four hours of indirect or direct sunlight. This can be challenging during the winter months. The Agro Sunlight from Hydro Farms is a grow light that can help resolve this problem. It’s available at many independent garden centers. New Guinea’s should survive outside as long as the nighttime temperatures stay above forty degrees, but I’d moved them inside by Thanksgiving to be on the safe side. Ultimately, it’s a judgment call on your part. For me, it’s not worth all the trouble to overwinter them.

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All real estate advertised in the Castro Valley Forum is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, marital status, national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. The Castro Valley Forum will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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wait until next March Another option is to replant continued from page 6 continued from page 6 with a water-wise lawn substitute. model – ie. Zestimate), offer NOTE: New Guinea Impatiens are The nursery professional at your market prices assuming their a hybrid Impatient. New Guineas favorite garden center can suggest AVM values are accurate and are generally grown from cuttings some ornamental plants. Wathat the continued growth of the and have larger leaves and larger ter-wise, plants will require water market will provide the necessary blooms, up to three inches across during the summer months but don’t profit. than the typical impatient. require as much water as a lawn Last week the real estate world and even less when established. So, was rocked by the news that ZilMy lawn is dead from they are not drought tolerant for low, one of the largest iBuyer the lack of water since I several growing seasons. players, was halting its program. did not water it all summer. Buzz Bertolero is an Advanced As the story developed, it became Is there anything I can do to help it come back this winter? It’s really California Certified Nursery Profes- apparent Zillow was not only crunchy and brown with lots of bare sional. The Dirt Gardener’s website pausing, they were abandoning is www.dirtgardener.com and ques- iBuying altogether. As Zillow spots. tions can be sent by email to buzz@ signaled defeat and pundits thedirtgardener.com. orized what Zillow was going Once the grass has turned brown from the lack of water, and there isn’t a magic solution one can do to revive it other than to start over. Many Let my 35 years of success seasonal types of grass turn brown or go dormant during the summer work for you! months, but they still require some moisture. They’ll green up in the late fall. Once a grass gets to the straw color and crunchy, it’s past the REALTORS® revival point. Reseeding a lawn now Ken Kremer, CRS, GRI, e-Pro, ABR, SRES is not an option as the grass seed 510-301-1957 germinates poorly with the short Ken@KremerCompany.com days and cool nights. You’ll need to BRE# 00550782

to do with its inventory of over 18,000 homes, the reaction of stockholders was immediate, resulting in a 36.82% devaluation in a mere 4 days. It is believed two significant factors contributed to Zillow’s failure. First, the inherently unstable nature of the housing market makes it difficult to operate a purchasing program on a large scale.

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Second, according to comments in Inman News by Keith Rabois, co-founder of iBuyer competitor Opendoor, “the underlying algorithm that powered Zillow’s iBuyer platform was fundamentally flawed, thus leading to its collapse.” This underscores what Realtors have been saying for years and what was stated in this column mere weeks ago. Zillow’s inability to successfully

navigate the market is a startling reminder that real estate is fickle and not as easy to understand as some might think. Carl Medford is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and a licensed general contractor. This article is sponsored by the Central County Marketing Association.

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Park: ‘Beeswax Beauty’ This Sunday in Pleasanton continued from page 2 fee of $5 per vehicle when the kiosk is attended. The program meets meet at the innermost parking lot at the end of the road. Morningtide Walks at Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Another park rich in both natural and cultural history is Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline. Naturalist Virginia Delgado will lead one of her series of Morningtide Walks there from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13. Virginia will point out signs of the season, while describing how the area has changed over time. The walk is free of charge, though registration is required. Call 888-327-2757. Meet at the parking lot at the end of North Court Street near the marina.

‘Beeswax Beauty’ at Shadow Cliffs “Beeswax Beauty” is the focus of a unique program from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14 at Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area in Pleasanton. Naturalist Alex Collins will talk about local beehives, and help participants use some local beeswax to make some lip balms to take home. All materials will be provided. Registration is required, Shadow Cliffs has a $6 parking “Beeswax Beauty” this Sunday in Pleasanton. fee, and the program costs $10 Family-Friendly animals stay warm during the per person for district resiStroll at Sunol winter. The program is free, dents, $13 for non-residents. Viewing the seasonal changes but registration is required. For information and regis the plan during a famiCall 888-327-2757. istration, call 888-327-2757, ly-friendly stroll scheduled Sunol Wilderness is at the option 2. from 10 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, end of Geary Road off Cala These are just some of the Nov. 14 at Sunol Regional veras Road, about five miles programs on the calendar Wilderness, led by naturalist south of I-680 and the town of in coming days at the East Betty Villalta. Sunol. There’s a parking fee of Bay Regional Parks. For full The group will sip hot choc- $5 per vehicle. For informainformation, visit the website, tion, call 510-544-3249. olate while finding out how www.ebparks.org.

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FILED OCTOBER 19, 2021 MELISSA WILK County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 583745 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Extremely Children’s Daycare, located at 19677 Betrose Court, Castro Valley Ca 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nichole McFarland, 19677 Betrose Court, Castro Valley Ca 94546. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Nichole McFarland This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires OCTOBER 18, 2026 NOVEMBER 03, 10, 17, 24, 2021 0415-CVF

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No: HG21114041 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. In the matter of the petition to change the name(s) of Marie Van Belleghem Smart. Petitioner(s) Marie Van Belleghem Smart has/have filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name(s) as follows: MARIE VAN BELLEGHEM SMART. to MIEKE VAN BELLEGHEM SMART. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a writen objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. 1221 Oak Street Dept. 17, Oakland, CA 94612 on DECEMBER 17, 2021 at 11:00 o’clock a.m. A copy of this order to show cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newpaper of general circulation, printed in this county Castro Valley Forum. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter are directed to make known any objection that they may have to the granting of the petition for change of name by filing a written objection, which includes the reasons for the objection, with the court at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and by appearing in court at the hearing to show cause why the petition for change of name should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Dated: SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 Tara Desautels - Judge of the Superior Court OCT 20, 27, NOV 03, 10, 2021 0407-CVF

Fri. and Sat., Nov. 12 & 13: ‘Clue’ at CV Arts Center

CVHS Drama Department presents “Clue,” a hilarious farce meets murder mystery at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts (19501 Redwood Road). For tickets, visit: CFA Facebook Group or call 510-889-8961. Monday, Nov. 15 to Nov. 19: CVE Auction Spree

Castro Valley Elementary Parent & Teacher Association (CVE PATA) presents the CVE Auction Spree, a virtual auction fundraiser! The online auction will be open for bidding November 15th through November 19th. Amazing items include local goods, experiences, gift baskets, family packages, game tickets, and more – all generously donated by local business and CVE Families! All proceeds support the Castro Valley Elementary community. Please visit our auction site: paybee.io/@cve-pata@1 to bid, win, and give! To learn more, visit: www.cvepata.com. Tuesday, Nov. 16: CV Rotary Hosts Russ Hobbs

Russ Hobbs, former District Governor of District 5170, will talk about his experiences in Rotary. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, CV) at 12 -1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20. RSVP by 9 p.m. on Sunday, November 14, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@iCloud.com or 510-4025123. More info is available at: castrovalleyrotary.org. Wednesday, Nov. 17: Insight into Local Government

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OCT 19, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 583752 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Urban Indigo, located at 3339 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, Ca 94610. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cynthia Bragdon, 3167 Huntington Court, Castro Valley, Ca 94546. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced 2004 /s/ Cynthia Bragdon This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires OCT 18, 2026 NOVEMBER 03, 10, 17, 24, 2021 0414-CVF

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The League of Women Voters of Eden Area (LWVEA) invites you to a series of workshops to gain insight into how local government operates, how local officials make decisions and serve on local boards or offices, and what it takes to run for local elected office. The next session will feature local elected officials describing their offices, how the office functions, and their opinions about serving. On Wed. Nov. 17: (7 - 8 p.m.) panelist Barbara Halliday, City of Hayward Mayor. Register in advance at: https://bit.ly/3pFWcHQ. For more, call LWVEA: 510-826-6674 or email: Lwvea57@ gmail.com or visit: my.lwv.org/california/eden-area Saturday, Nov. 20: CVAF Hosts ‘Maybe This Time’

Back by popular demand, tenor Johnny Orenberg returns to the CV Center for the Arts (19501 Redwood Road) with his cabaret ‘Maybe This Time’ at 7:30 pm. His cheeky humor and smooth vocals will delight all as he looks at the intricacies of life, love, and happiness. Accompanying Johnny are Music Director extraordinaire Joe Wicht on the piano along with popular percussionist Roberta Drake. Special guests include local vocal sensation Matthew Liebowitz and Johnny’s lovely wife Katie Orenberg. Tickets available at: cvartsfoundation.org/shows/ or call 510-889-8961. FILED MELISSA WILK

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 191 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ADJUST THE CAPACITY FEE RATE. The Ordinance No. 191 amending Article IV, Section 4113 of the Castro Valley Sanitary District Code, was duly and regularly adopted by the Sanitary Board at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 2nd day of November 2021. The Castro Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors voted on November 2, 2021, at the Castro Valley Sanitary District Regular Board meeting to adopt the Ordinance as follows: Akagi – Yes; (Dooman) Woerz – Absent; Johnson – Yes; McGowan – Yes; Sadoff – Yes. The above summary constitutes the major highlights of Ordinance No. 191. A reading of the entire Ordinance may be necessary to obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance and the full text of the Ordinance is available upon request via email at contact@cvsan.org or by calling 510-537-0757.

OCTOER 11, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 583310 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): West Coast Kidney Institute, 2222 East Street, Suite 305, Concord, Ca 94520, in Contra Costa County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Chabot Nephrology Medical Group, Inc., 5720 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 300, Pleasanton, Ca 94588. Diablo Nephrology Medical Group, Inc. 2222 East Street, Suite 305, Concord, Ca 94520. West Bay Nephrology Associates, 1498 Southgate Avenue, Suite 102 Daly City, Ca 94015. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. This business commenced N/A /s/ Leena Mehandru, MD This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires OCTOBER 10, 2026 NOV 10, 17, 24, DEC 01, 2021 0417-CVF

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Wednesday, October 10, 2021

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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The Tragic Loss of County Supervisor Wilma Chan

So what this really comes down to - and this can apply to Christians, Hindus, Muslims, anyone - is “If I claim the Bible / Qur’an / Vedas as my authority, do I change my behaviors to conform to that authority - or do I change / distort / modify the authority to conform to my behaviors?” (in which case it ceases to be authoritative). That’s really the issue. Nonetheless, following Mr. Chattler’s tangential reference to slavery and other issues, I am sure he can find some revealing bible-based answers (within the relevant cultural context of the times) if he joins a good bible study. –Stacy Spink, Castro Valley

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Dear Editor: The Board of the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan. I fondly remember Supervisor Chan as a real champion of the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce and others within her District, speaking in support of our mission to serve the community. She was a true advocate for the community, always seeking new ways to serve the under served or improve how it was being done. I stood next to her at the recent Cherryland Community Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony when we celebrated another shared success. Supervisor Chan will be missed, both personally and professionally, by those who were privileged to know her. Our thoughts are prayers are with her two children, two grandchildren, loved ones and friends. Wednesday night Eden Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) Tyler Dragoni and Michael Freed, along with Cindy Torres Vice President of CVEA Chamber with friends from the Native American Health Center placed three candles at the place of the accident signifying District 3 that Supervisor Chan represented with a determined mind set and tender heart for those she served. She will be missed. –David Gehrke, President, CVEA Chamber of Commerce, San Lorenzo

Response to Perry Chattler’s ‘Open Letter to Lydia’ I found your (Perry’s) open letter faulty and almost insulting. Churches (and any place of worship) can welcome all people, but not agree with their lifestyle. My church will welcome a kleptomaniac, but also encourage that person to stop stealing. Allowing wedding ceremonies in its facility is a church saying, “We agree and celebrate with you.” It would then be hypocritical of a church to welcome all ceremonies if they do not agree with a given marriage (whether gay, or polygamous, or whatever). The Bible does not condone slavery, but had made reference to it’s existence. God even gave Moses laws regarding slaves to make sure they had certain rights (like freedom after 7 yrs), because bond service or slavery were a way to pay off a debt. You may feel the Bible is full of hateful things, which it does record, but the message is one of redemption and salvation. God is constant and doesn’t change. The standard He sets (like morality) remains unchanged as well. –Josie Warneke, Castro Valley

Mr. Chattler Distorts the Point I think Mr. Chattler distorts the point being addressed. Let’s start with Mr. Bradford’s initial complaint, that Neighborhood Church will not sanction same-sex weddings and is therefore “unwelcoming”. The Bible speaks of marriage dozens of times and always in the context of male / female. Jesus himself affirms this in Matthew 19. So any Bible-believing church could do nothing else. This is not “hypocrisy” (as Mr. Chattler states), it is consistency. It is not “unwelcoming” (as Mr. Bradford describes), ALL are welcome to attend and worship. Jesus accepted all people (as any Bible-believing church should), but He did NOT accept all behaviors. He never stopped telling his followers of the need for transformation in their lives (Romans 12:2). Many turned away as a result. He put his own life at risk (John 8) to save a woman from being stoned to death for adultery (read “1st-century firing squad”) and the last thing he told her was “go and sin no more”. Modern Translation - “I love you, I accept you, I will die for you, but your bedroom behaviors need work...”

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Mums add beauty and fall color whether growing them indoors or in the garden.

Mums, a Traditional Fall Favorite By Melinda Myers Special to the Forum

The rich colors and fall bloom of Chrysanthemums represent fall for many. It’s also the November birth flower symbolizing cheerfulness, optimism, and friendship. Add a few to your indoor décor and help improve the indoor air quality in your home. This traditional favorite is often overlooked for other newer introductions. Mums’ long vase life, variety of flower shapes, and array of colors have helped it maintain a role in flower arrangements, gift plant sales and fall gardens. These plants begin to flower based on day length. As days shorten and nights lengthen, the plants begin to flower. Those grown as gift plants, often called florist mums, or for cut flowers usually require the longest periods of uninterrupted darkness or shorter days. Growers can force them into bloom any time of the year by covering them to create the shorter days that initiate flowering. When these mums are grown under natural daylight they flower in late fall or early winter. Maximize your enjoyment

of potted gift mums by selecting plants with deep green leaves and only a few open flowers. Then enjoy watching the remaining buds burst into bloom. Place the plant in a cool, brightly lit location free of drafts that can cause buds to drop. Water thoroughly and pour off any excess water. Or reduce maintenance by placing pebbles in the bottom of the foil wrap, decorative basket, or saucer. The excess water collects in the pebbles below the pot and eventually evaporates, increasing the humidity around the plant. Remove faded flowers to keep your plant looking its best. Once it’s done blooming, you can enjoy the greenery or add the plant to the compost pile. Keep in mind florist mums may not thrive or flower in the garden like those sold as hardy or garden mums. Grow mums headed to the garden in a sunny window and water the soil thoroughly whenever it starts to dry. Wait for the danger of frost to pass before moving the mum outdoors. Pinch the plant back to four to six inches throughout June to keep it tidy and compact. Those with long growing

seasons can continue pinching plants through mid July. If lucky, you will have flowers before the snow flies. Next year, consider planting a few mums in the garden for an added blast of fall color. Garden mums are sold at nurseries and garden centers each fall. They may be hardy and suited to the area, but all the energy is directed to the flowers. This leaves little to establish a hardy robust root system for winter survival. Those sold as perennial mums are usually hardy enough to survive the winter and flower early enough to provide weeks of color in the garden. Increase your success by planting them in spring. This allows the plant time to develop a robust root system before it begins flowering in the fall. As the holidays approach, celebrate the season with a potted chrysanthemum or a few flowering stems. Then plan on adding some perennial mums to your garden next summer. Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including The Midwest Gardener’s Handbook and Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow

Anything” DVD series and the nationally-syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. Her web site is www.melindamyers.com. Since 1965

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