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Post-Thanksgiving activities through East Bay Regional Parks

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Local groups join forces to provide Thanksgiving lunches for seniors

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‘Tis the Season

The CV Adult School Orchestra announces its free Winter Concert

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INDEX Calendar .................. 10 Classified Ads ............ 8 Crosswords ............... 9 Holidays ..................... 4 Homes ....................... 6 Horoscope ................. 2 Legal Notices ........... 10 Obituaries ................ 11 Opinions .................. 11 Weather ....................... 2 PHONE: (510) 614-1560

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Strobridge to Close in 2022 By Mike McGuire

“The obvious takeaway tonight, and all the other nights, is to put a CASTRO VALLEY FORUM pause on this. All kinds of things are in question,” said teachers union Hayward’s school board voted president Madia Faraj. unanimously at a November 17 special meeting to close Strobridge She suggested using one-time School following this school year. COVID-19 relief money to buy time They did so as a number of parents to think through any cuts more fully. and teachers at the meeting called on Strobridge School, just over the them to “press pause” on proposed Hayward city line on Bedford Drive school closings across the district. has been serving Castro Valley children since 1955. District officials said that they face a $14 million budget deficit for The board also voted to close next school year amidst enrollment Bowman School, located in southern drops, and face mounting facilities Hayward on Jefferson Street, but repair costs, especially at older gave a reprieve to two other schools schools. set to close after this year.

Glassbrook Elementary and Ochoa Middle School will not be closing in the fall, but they won’t be accepting new students, the board decided. Two preschool programs now at central sites will be dispersed among all the remaining elementary schools. However, the Board voted to put proposed cuts for the following two school years, 2023-24 and 2024-25, on hold pending a further look at alternatives. Superintendent Dr. Matt Wayne and other district officials said bigger state budget cuts are coming. Maksee STROBRIDGE on page 10

If you were waiting to get your COVID-19 booster shot, the time is now, according to county health officials. Supplemental doses of the vaccine made by the three US manufacturers are fully approved for adults 18 and older following final CDC and FDA approval last Friday. While the booster is available for adults, it is suggested only if you were fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 Pfizer or Moderna vaccines at least 6 months ago. The CDC previously recommended a booster for all adults who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago. The Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson booster doses are the same dosage as the original vaccine received in the series, while the Moderna booster dose is half the dosage of the original vaccine series. “We expect a rise in COVID-19 cases as people gather with friends and family indoors and travel for the holidays,” said Dr. Nicholas Moss, Alameda County Health Officer. “If you are a fully vaccinated adult and enough time has passed since your vaccination, get your booster as soon as you can.” More than 1.2 million Alameda County residents have been fully see COVID on page 7

Sharing ‘Blankets of Love’ By Michael Singer

in Berkeley. Each month, the shelter helps an average of 150 CASTRO VALLEY FORUM homeless women and their children with a safe space, warm The spirit of the holidays meals, counseling, and support. came early to a women’s shelter this past Friday, thanks The staff and the 25 students to a group of kind and giving at Roy Johnson made the students from the Roy Johnson blankets from kits donated by Transition Program in Castro Joann Fabrics in San Leandro. Valley. The assembled blankets each The class made 15 blankets included a personalized card and donated them to the Wom- from the student with words of encouragement such as, “We en’s Daytime Drop-In Center

hope that this blanket is like a warm hug from us.” “We call these blankets of love!” teacher Ginger Brown told the Forum. “The class worked on these blankets all month. It connects them to the community, especially for people who are struggling right PHOTOS BY GINGER BROWN now.” As part of the Blankets of These “Blankets of Love” included personalized Love project, the students were messages from students for people who are strugsee BLANKETS on page 2 gling and want to help homeless families and kids.

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from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday Nov. 27 at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont. It’s an easy trek with naturalist If you have eaten enough turkey and are tired of watch- Christina Garcia through the farm’s gardens and fields in ing televised football games, search of migratory birds that East Bay Regional Park Dispass through the area each fall. trict has lots of post-Thanksgiving activities on schedule to The walk is free of charge, get you back outdoors. reservations are not needed, and Ardenwood will charge no One option is a bird walk SPECIAL TO THE FORUM

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Blankets: Warmth During the Holidays continued from front page asked to keep a writing journal of their experience. “I appreciate making the blankets because I feel bad for people who are struggling and want to help homeless families and kids,” said Megan S. “The blankets are for women at the shelter to keep them warm for the holidays,” said Erika H. “We need everyone to help [Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center] to protect and take care of women and children,” said Jason F. Based out of Redwood High School in Castro Valley, the Roy Johnson program provides ongoing educational support for students ages 18 to 22 with moderate to severe disabilities. The classes include academics but also prepare the students with vocational training, lessons in independent living, business communication, transitional skills, and personal finance. Many students also made the choice to convert 100 of their in-class “Dojo Points” (used to foster positive student behaviors and classroom cul-

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often have protocols about property so clients do not have issues with theft of personal property. Thankfully, we found the Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center who was interested in our blankets.” To make a donation to the Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center, visit their website: www.womensdropin.org/ “There is also a place at the bottom of the donation page that allows you to write in what inspired you to donate,” Brown said. “Please mention the Roy Johnson Transition students’ kindness to help women in need inspires your family to help out too.”

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Groups Join Forces to Provide Seniors’ Thanksgiving Lunches Last Wednesday, Nov. 17, the Rotary Club of Castro Valley joined forces with the HARD, Kenneth Aiken Senior Center and Spectrum Community Services in a Thanksgiving lunch takeaway. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Castro Valley, each senior was provided with a nutritious lunch along with a word of encouragement. Castro Valley Rotarian Carol Bigelow coordinated the event with Hayward area Recreation District Staff members Deniela Keiffer, Senior Program Supervisor, and Jennifer Tibbetts, Senior Center Coordinator. Over 30 seniors received their free take away lunches which were distributed by Carol Bigelow and Jennifer Tibbetts in the parking lot of the Kenneth Aiken Senior Center. “Each senior took away a nourishing lunch and the feeling that they were remembered by the community in a time when they have been experiencing prolonged social isolation. We, the “givers” in this situation, took away a well-nourished sense of com-

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Busted for Drugs Monday, November 15: at 1:52 p.m., Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a 32-year-old CV man on possession of illegal narcotics and related drug paraphernalia. The man was traveling on the Boulevard near Wilbeam Ave when deputies stopped him and discovered his stash. The man was taken into custody.

Contempt of Court Order Thursday, November 18: at 11:04 a.m., deputies arrested a 37-year-old woman on suspicion of violating her restraining order. The woman was spotted within the 100-foot zone of a business on Village Drive in the Castro Village shopping center. Deputies handcuffed the woman and took her into custody.

Narcotics and Needles Wednesday, November 17: at 11:22 p.m., a 30-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of possession of illegal narcotics and related drug paraphernalia. Deputies stopped him outside a business on Park Way near Congress Way where they discovered the drugs and hypodermic needles in his pocket. The man was taken into custody.

Assaulted Family Member Saturday, November 20: at 12:48 a.m., a 911 call about a loud and aggressive-sounding argument sent deputies to an apartment on Wisteria Street near Ganic Street. There, they arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of assault on a family member and vandalism in excess of $400. The man was taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.

Woman Wanted for Stolen Property Friday, November 19: at 8:04 p.m., deputies arrested a 55-year-old woman with no permanent residence as part of a warrant. The woman was spotted in front of a business on Village Drive in the Castro Village shopping center. Deputies issued the warrant for previous charges of possession of stolen property. The woman was also found to have methamphetamine drugs and related drug paraphernalia in her purse. Deputies took the woman to Santa Rita Jail. Driving Under the Influence Saturday, November 20: at 3:48 p.m., a 41-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of driving under the see REPORTS on back page

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The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) announced three nights of holiday lighting events to welcome the holiday season. The lighting events will be held at Eden Mansion, McConaghy House and the Meek Mansion. Each night will include fun activities, refreshments hosted by the HARD Foundation, and the countdown to light up the home! Each home will be hosted on a different night from

all three homes to welcome the holiday season” stated H.A.R.D. Board President Louis Andrade. “We hope this brings some fun and sparkle to these neighborhoods this year”. The event is free to the public. The Meek Mansion and McConaghy House will be open on their nights of celebration; please bring a mask to wear indoors. For more info, call H.A.R.D. offices at (510) 881-6700.

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5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The schedule is as follows: • Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Eden Mansion (17365 Boston Road, Hayward) • Wednesday, Dec. 1 at McConaghy House (18701 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward) • Thursday, Dec. 2 at Meek Mansion (240 Hampton Road, Hayward) “We began a new tradition last year by adding lights to Eden Mansion. This year, we’ve decided to light up

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t is no secret that California has been going through some difficult waters. COVID-19 still continues to dominate core issues that affect everyday life in the Golden State. It seems that as soon as we get control over one segment of the pandemic, another crops up, perpetuating frustrations as state residents, tired of mask requirements, are beginning to show obvious discontent. We are also seeing increasing polarization as the pandemic is dividing families and building resentment between friends over the immunization debate. Even though the eviction moratorium has ended, its lingering effects are being felt as landlords, tired of the state controlling their assets, are selling single family homes en masse, not only depleting California’s rental reserves, but pushing home prices upward as buyers compete to escape tenant status

and become homeowners. Supply chain issues are wreaking havoc on the housing industry as many building materials are either very hard to obtain or currently non-existent. A trip to any home improvement stores is a lesson in frustration as many key items are either out of stock or priced substantially higher than this time last year. Overall supply issues are causing heartburn for builders, who are pushing occupancy dates out further and further. Not to be overlooked are the record-breaking wildfires that have plagued California, inflicting significant damage on communities, the environment and further deepening the housing crisis. In the midst of these woes, we have so much for which to be thankful. The vast majority of us are comfortably housed and are enjoying a robust economy that is going strong. Interest

rates are still at epic low levels and the consumer confidence level actually reversed direction and increased in October, a reversal from the previous three months. Travel is in full swing again as international borders are opening. Planes that were almost empty last year are full once again. Inasmuch as we truly have so much for which to be grateful, the Realtors of the Central County are encouraging you to look outward this Holiday Season. It is no secret the pandemic has had a significant impact on the homeless here in the county. Our hope is that you will, from hearts full of thanksgiving, take time this year to partner with the organizations looking to bring hope. For ways to help, go to https://www.alamedaca.gov/ RESIDENTS/Homelessness-Initiatives-and-Efforts/How-toHelp or call the Alameda Homeless Hotline at 510-522-4663. You can make a difference this Thanksgiving. 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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Roses are easily transplanted from one location to another. Mid-November through March is the best time of the year to move them. Although it’s unnecessary, I’d first give the rose bush its winter pruning before doing anything else. It makes the moves more manageable. Roses have a lot of lateral surface roots that extend beyond the drip line. With a round nose shovel, you sever these lateral roots by making a circle around the bush. You may need to use a pair of loppers or hand shears on some larger roots. Next, use the shovel to lift the root ball upward, forward, and sideways to cut the lower and other roots as you go. I wouldn’t be overly concerned if you end up bare rooting the bush. Roses are very resilient and will take lots of abuse. You could temporarily place the bush in a container if its new home isn’t ready. Paper Mache pots are available at your favorite garden center in varying sizes. A rose bush can stay in this type of container for many months if needed. Buzz Bertolero is an Advanced California Certified Nursery Professional. The Dirt Gardener’s website is www.dirtgardener. com and questions can be sent by email to buzz@dirtgardener.com.

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COVID: More Black, Brown Residents Vaccinated continued from front page vaccinated against COVID-19, according to ACPHD data. Children ages 5 to 11 are newly eligible for vaccination as of earlier this month. “With emerging evidence suggesting that immunity from COVID-19 vaccination may wane over time, you should get your booster now, if eligible.

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Vaccination and booster doses will have the greatest benefit if they are administered before COVID-19 starts circulating at high levels again this winter,” the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) said in a statement issued this week. More Black and Brown Residents Vaccinated News of widespread availability of COVID-19 booster shots comes at a time when 81 percent of Hispanic/Latino and 74 percent of Black/African American residents, 12 years and older, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, Alameda County Health Care Services Agency announced last week. Even more encouraging, 75 percent of Hispanic/Latino and 68 percent of Black/African American residents, 12 years and older, are fully vaccinated. Using census tract-level vaccination rates data, the Health Care Services Agency

partnered with community organizations to reach residents at their homes and in their shopping and business corridors to share facts about COVID-19 vaccines and opportunities to get vaccinated. Since June 2021, the Direct Outreach to Residents (D.O.O.R) program has knocked on nearly 60,000 doors and held nearly 14,000 conversations with community members. In addition to ongoing increases in vaccination rates across Alameda County, these census tracts have seen a 10 percent increase in vaccination rates. “Partnering with community organizations and neighborhood residents has strengthened the effort to reach people with information where they live, work, and shop,” said Alameda County Health Care Services Agency’s Public Health Director Kimi Watkins-Tartt. “Having an authentic discussion about concerns

and receiving factual information from someone familiar supports informed decision making about vaccination.” In addition to the D.O.O.R program, Health Care Services Agency launched a hyperlocal vaccine digital campaign to deliver vaccination information to specific age and race/ethnicity groups and residents in geographic locations in Alameda County with lower vaccination rates. The program includes a chance for the community to provide feedback to address current concerns and misinformation about vaccines in a timely manner while offering emotionally resonant reasons why a person might choose to get vaccinated. Anyone seeking a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot should contact their health care provider first, ACPHD advised. Primary vaccine and booster shot appointments are also available through the state’s MyTurn.ca.gov website.

News of widespread availability of COVID-19 booster shots comes at a time when 81 percent of Hispanic/ Latino and 74 percent of Black/African American residents, 12 years and older, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, Alameda County Health Care Services Agency announced last week.

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Parks: Sites for Monarch Butterflies continued from page 2 admission fee applies. For many years, Ardenwood has been one of several Bay Area overwintering sites for monarch butterflies, which gathered in the park’s eucalyptus groves. However in recent times the monarchs’ numbers have reduced drastically. You can help with research on monarch populations. If you see a monarch butterfly or monarch caterpillar at FILED MELISSA WILK

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Ardenwood or elsewhere, you can report it at iNaturalist or monarchmilkweedmapper.org. Ardenwood is at 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, just north of Highway 84. For information on hours and fees, call 510-544-2797. Bird Walk There’s also a bird walk along the bay from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27 at Crown Beach in Alameda. Meet naturalist Susan Ramos

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Sandra Lee Nielsen Case Number: RP21115499 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Sandra Lee Nielsen A Petition for Probate has been filed by James R. Nielson in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. The Petition for Probate requests that James R. Nielson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

at the Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary on Shore Line Drive. The program is free, no registration is necessary, and beginning birders are welcome Heavy rain cancels. For information, call 510-544-3187. ‘Hikes for Tykes’ Parents and their young children might enjoy the latest in the series of “Hikes for Tykes,” this one from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline in San Leandro. The hike will be about half a mile to a mile long; strollers are not recommended. Along the way, the children will see lots of different plants and animals, including a new butterfly garden. Tools will be provided to help the kids explore. This is a free, drop-in program; no registration is necessary. Meet the naturalist at the park’s Neptune Drive entrance. For a map and directions, visit www.ebparks. org/parks. For information, call 510-544-3187. Hike with ‘Trail Gail’ And the Over-The-Hills Gang will convene for a hike from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Miller/ Knox Regional Shoreline in Point Richmond, led by naturalist “Trail Gail” Broesder. The gang is an informal group of hikers ages 55 and older who enjoy nature study, history, fitness and fun. The hike will follow CDC guidelines, so please bring a mask. Meet Trail Gail on Dornan Drive at the first parking lot after the tunnel. Bring water, sunscreen and a snack. The hike is free. For info, call Tilden Park at 510-544-2233. For more, visit: ebparks.org and click on “Activities” at the top of the home page.

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Chris Carr, member of the Rotary Club of Castro Valley, will describe his adventures while on motorcycle tours. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12 -1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@iCloud.com or 510-402-5123. More information is available at castrovalleyrotary.org. Friday, Dec. 3: Christmas Tree Lighting Event

SAVE THE DATE ! The Castro Village Shopping Center will have their Annual Christmas Tree lighting event Friday December 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. The tree lighting takes place at 6 p.m. Bring the family out to enjoy live music, entertainment and free photos with Santa. Saturday, Dec. 4: HARD Carlos Bee Park Cleanup

Join Hayward Area Recreation and Park District’s (HARD) “Volunteers in Parks (V.I.P.)” event at Carlos Bee Park on Chabot Creek in Castro Valley. Remove invasive ivy from the base of trees, move mulch ground cover, pick up trash, and more. HARD will provide tools and snacks. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/HARDvip and come 9:30 am to 1 pm. Questions contact KeiD@HaywardRec.org, 510-881-6755. Saturday, Dec. 4: Hill & Valley Holiday Boutique

The 16th Annual Holiday Boutique will be held Saturday, December 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hill & Valley Women’s Club located at 1808 B St., Hayward. The Holiday Boutique features artisan crafts including: woodworking, paper crafts, knitting, crocheting, quilting, homemade jams, Pampered Chef. Holiday decorations and beautiful poinsettias will also be on sale. Proceeds benefit Soroptimist International of the East Bay and will be used to fund scholarship programs for women and girls. Wednesday, Dec. 15: Insight into Local Government

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. This last session is for individuals interested in learning more about running for local office. On Wednesday, Dec. 15: (7 - 8:30 p.m.) Learn about running for office. Register in advance at: https://bit. ly/3bf3yJG. For more information, please call LWVEA: 510-826-6674 or email: Lwvea57@gmail.com or visit: my.lwv.org/california/eden-area

continued from front page ing cuts now ahead of them was essential, he argued. Some 50 public speakers at the online meeting largely disagreed, and several took issue with Wayne’s call for “right-sizing” schools by having fewer, larger schools. Andrea Mace said, “In the days of COVID, more students is not better. Less is best.” “That $90 million’s not a real number,” said Sandra Macias, of the district’s figure for needed repairs at multiple schools. Calling the figure “super-inflated,” she added, “Students have gone through a year of stress, and now you want to rip them apart.” The district did remove one objection Strobridge parents and teachers had to the school closing and reassignment plan. Rather than moving to Cherryland School on Amador Street in Hayward in the fall, students living east of Mission Boulevard will instead be assigned to Fairview School on Maud Avenue in Hayward. Parents had argued that getting to Cherryland would have required students to walk a long and dangerous route that involved crossing busy Foothill Boulevard. Fairview is further away from Strobridge than Cherryland is but walking there does not require crossing Foothill. Allan Garde, assistant superintendent for business, said at the board meeting that the district considers providing transportation for elementary students living more than one mile from their schools.

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FILED OCTOBER 19, 2021 A HEARING on the petition will be held on December 6, 2021, 2:00 p.m., MELISSA WILK County Clerk Dept. 201, at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition you should appear at the FILE NO. 583745 hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. NAME STATEMENT IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you Pursuant to Business and must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal represenProfessions Code tative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from Sections 17900-17930 the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as The name of the business(es): defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code or (2) 60 days from Extremely Children’s Daycare, located the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 at 19677 Betrose Court, Castro Valley of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority Ca 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an registered by the following owner(s): attorney knowledgeable in California law. Nichole McFarland, 19677 Betrose YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person inter- Court, Castro Valley Ca 94546. This ested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice business is conducted by an individual. (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of This business commenced N/A any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request /s/ Nichole McFarland This statement was filed with the Counfor Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. ty Clerk of Alameda County on date inAttorney for petitioner: Robin L. Klomparens, Esq. dicated by file stamp above. Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Young Expires OCTOBER 18, 2026 10640 Mather Blvd., Ste. 200 Mather, California 95655 (916) 920-5286 NOVEMBER 03, 10, 17, 24, 2021 0415-CVF LEGAL 0420-CVF RP21115499 11/17/21, 11/24/21, 12/01/21

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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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NOV 04, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 584176 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Aama’s Kitchen, located at 22554 Foothill Blvd., Hayward, CA 94541, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): KC Family Inc., 4182 Seven Hills Road, Castro Valley CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 11/04/21 /s/ Dhananjaya Narsingh KC This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires NOV 03, 2026 NOV 17, 24, DEC 01, 08, 2021 0421-CVF

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NOV 16, 2021 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 584409 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Gifted Healing Hands, located at 1312 Via Hermana, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gifted Healing Hands LLC, 1312 Via Hermana, San Lorenzo, CA 94580. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced N/A /s/ Lixia Xu This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires NOV 15, 2026 NOV 24, DEC 01, 08, 15, 2021 0422-CVF

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Redistricting: Map A is Best!

Three Indoor Trees for the Holidays By Melinda Myers Special to the Forum

Add a small-scale living evergreen to your holiday celebrations. Consider one that is suitable for growing indoors so you can enjoy it throughout the year.

Lemon Cypress The Lemon Cypress makes a great miniature holiday tree, centerpiece, or gift for a friend. The fragrant chartreuse Editor, foliage of this dwarf evergreen continues to brighten your Map A is Best Choice for Unincorporated Areas! winter décor long after the holidays are over. You can find Since residents in unincorporated areas of Alameda them as topiaries or in their more natural pyramidal form. County don’t have Mayors/City Councils, our only local Grow them in a sunny window and turn the plants occaelected representative is our Supervisor. sionally to ensure all parts receive equal sunlight and grow It’s vital citizens in our unincorporated areas have evenly. You’ll have the best results if you keep your plant MORE representation and consideration on the 5 mem- in a cool location free of cold and hot air drafts. ber Board of Supervisors - not less! Water your mini holiday tree whenever the top few inches If all unincorporated areas are lumped together (gerry- of soil are dry. Wait until spring when plants begin to actively mandered) into one District with just one Supervisor to grow and need a nutrient boost before applying fertilizer. represent our interests, then our Supervisor’s vote will be negligible – 1 in 5! Norfolk Island Pine Map A is the best choice because it has two SuperviThe Norfolk Island pine has long been a favorite of indoor sors representing the interests of unincorporated areas. gardeners. Its pine-like appearance makes it a great holiday It would be ideal if there could be a map with three tree. Add a bit of garland and a few small ornaments for a Supervisors (and their staffs) representing the unincorpo- festive effect. rated areas. Grow this plant in a cool, well-lit location free of drafts But one Supervisor and his/her staff can’t possibly of hot and cold air. Avoid dry air and soil to keep the needles represent the myriad of problems our highly populated and branches green, flexible, and healthy. Water thoroughly unincorporated areas face. whenever the soil is just slightly moist. –Winifred & Gerald Thompson, Castro Valley Boost the humidity around this and other plants with a

An Epidemic: Gun Murders Editor, From drive by shootings, to mass killings at malls and schools, to daily killings on the streets of our cities, murder with guns has become epidemic. Americans own far more guns than any other country in the world with 390 million gun owners. In 2020 homicide rate dramatically increased by 25%, and 2021 looks to become even higher. The NRA’ adage that “the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun” does not appear to be true. It appears that the bad guys are winning. When our founding fathers initiated the 2nd Amendment, our country was young and lacked sufficient resources to fend off a significant attack. Thus: A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of the free state, the right of people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Gun rights were tied to defending the state, and not individuals. In DC vs Heller, Justice Breyer wrote in a separate dissent in which he argued that the Second Amendment protects militia-related, not self-defense related, interests, and does not provide absolute protection from government intervention in these interests. How much more are we going to take? It is high time we began a national movement to rescind the 2nd Amendment, and legislate sane and reasonable restrictions on gun ownership. –Robert S. Thomas, Castro Valley

Street Sweeping and Bins Editor, Wednesday is the day Waste Management picks up waste in my area. Like all my neighbors, as directed by Waste Management, I put my bins next to the curb on the street. I wondered why on Wednesday, November 7 the County street sweeper came along to clean the streets. Needless to say everywhere the waste bins were did not get any cleaning what so ever. Surprise, Surprise! Perhaps the County should check with Waste Management about its routes for the day before sending the street sweepers out to do their job. –Allan Cartwright, Castro Valley

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a pet and no one, but you will know. Change things up this season with the addition of one or more of these indoor evergreen trees. They are sure to brighten your spirits and holiday décor. 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.

gravel tray. Place pebbles and water in the saucer. Set the pot on the pebbles above the water. As the water evaporates, it increases the humidity around the plant. Switch out the ornaments when celebrating other holidays. Use hearts for Valentine’s Day, eggs for Easter and orange lights for Halloween.

Rosemary Wreath Rosemary wreath and tree topiaries are festive as well as fragrant and edible. Give the leaves a pet to enjoy the fragrance and lift your spirits. Or pluck a sprig to add welcome flavor to your winter meals and beverages. Rosemary was as popular a Christmas plant as mistletoe and holly until the 20th century. It’s not clear why this plant fell out of favor, but it is growing in popularity as a holiday plant. You can find it in many garden centers and florists this time of year. PHOTO COURTESY OF MELINDAMYERS.COM Rosemary represents love and remembrance, a great sentiment to share during the holidays. Growing rosemary Norfolk Island pine makes a great indoor holiday tree indoors can be challenging. Don’t let past failures stop you especially when combined with holiday plants or decorated from trying. Just keep experimenting until you find the lo- with garland and small ornaments. cation and maintenance routine that keeps your Rosemary thriving. If the plant turns brown, move it out of sight to the back Since 1965 of your indoor garden. It still smells good when you give it

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Obituaries Alice Lorena Flick

Alice Lorena Flick, born January 10th, 1929, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Savior on June 25th, 2021. Alice was a California native graduating from Mills College with a degree in chemistry. As a research scientist, she worked against cancer, cholesterol, and diabetes. She later became an Enrolled Agent. She was an avid fan of tennis, baseball, horse racing, and she loved her Doberman Pinschers. Alice was a caring and prayerful mother to her five children, Marcie, Jan, Patty, David and Jonathan. She is survived by four, Jan, Patty, David and Jonathan, also grandchildren, great-children, nieces and a nephew. She was the last of her generation and will be sorely missed. We will see her again in the Lord’s presence.

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Death Threats Saturday, November 20: at 4:04 p.m., deputies arrested a 47-year-old woman on suspicion of threatening to commit a crime that would result in death or great bodily injury. The woman at a business on Endora is a 1 year old so- Sassy is a spayed female, Redwood Road near Grove cial girl who would do well black and white Domestic Way when she got into a verbal in a multi-cat household. To Shorthair. She is about 6 argument with the merchant. adopt Endora, please call months old. For more info, Deputies responded to a call Hayward Animal Shelter call: Hayward Animal Shelby the manager and the woman (510) 293-7200. ter atForum (510) 293-7200. SB 1383 Ad for 11/24/2021 was taken into custody.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

CVHS Girls Water Polo Team Our Athletes of the week are the Castro Valley High School Girls Water Polo team members. The Trojans completed their successful 2021 season with a 13-14 overall record, with highlights of finishing 2nd place in the Tri-Valley Invitational Tournament, 5th place overall in the WACC, and selection into the NCS Division 1 Championships, the 2nd time in the program’s 6-year history. WACC AllLeague selections were Senior Jessica Sage

and Sophomore Alenea Loera (2nd Team), Senior Lucy Ryken and Junior Grace Traski (Honorable Mention). Pictured are Kamaya Maloof, Camila Sacramento, Lauren French, and Amelia Johnson (front), Alyssa Gilman-Chun, Grace Traski, Jamie Xie, and Lucy Ryken (middle), Coach Auriel Bill, Alenea Loera, Natalia Perez, Lola Janks, Katelyn Heuser, Jessica Sage, Mia Sklut, Kaylee Poulos, and Coach Patrick Ryken (top)

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