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Humming Along Kevin L. Hinkley Auto Tech is celebrating its 40th anniversary
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LET’S LIGHT THE Lights By Michael Singer
Take a Swing at It RCHS senior Sarah Yeh qualifies for NorCal CIF golf championship
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Get ready to light up the Boulevard! After a two-year hiatus, the Castro Valley Light Parade returns this Saturday, November 12. This is the 10th anniversary of the event, and this year is expected to be bigger and brighter than in years past. More than 75 entries including 12 schools will be marching up and down Castro Valley Boulevard. Some 2,500 people are expected to walk alongside their lighted floats, vehicles, and even wagons and strollers. The parade ends with the arrival of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Event organizers anticipate about 10,000 people watching along the parade path. “The Light Parade is special because it’s not just coming down to watch, it is coming down to participate,” event founder and organizer Mel Speed told the Forum. “This is a community thing where anyone can enter. We don’t have just businesses, community groups, and schools with a float. We have four or five individual families participating this year.” New for this year is the “First Responders Thank You” theme. Every lighted entry in the parade can designate one or several participants to be their own Grand Marshal—someone who has helped the community overcome the COVID pandemic such as a police officer, firefighter, healthcare professional, or community volunteer. see LIGHT on page 5
A plan to install concrete sidewalks on Somerset Avenue between Stanton Avenue and Redwood Road will move forward. However, a decision on how to accommodate street parking while making it safe for bicycle traffic will depend on the results of a pilot study. Supervisors Nate Miley (District 4) and David Haubert (District 1) voted on Monday to allow Alameda County Public Works Agency (PWA) to install 5-foot sidewalks along both sides of the one-mile stretch of Somerset Avenue. The east-west thoroughfare
is among the busiest in town, with approximately 10,000 cars, buses, bikes, and pedestrians traveling throughout the day. The project is intended to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to Castro Valley High School, Castro Valley Elementary School, Our Lady of Grace School, and the Castro Valley Downtown area. PWA Director Daniel Woldesenbet outlined different options including one that would eliminate parking spaces on either the north or south sides of the street. The plan is to allow bicycle traffic to either share the roads directly see SOMERSET on page 10
Health Experts: Get Flu Shots and COVID Boosters that people’s immunity to the flu is down because few have CASTRO VALLEY FORUM been exposed to it in the last Late fall is traditionally flu several years. Measures originally introseason in the U.S., and with COVID-19 still with us, health duced to lessen the spread experts urge people to quickly of COVID ended up greatly protect themselves against both reducing cases of influenza as well. diseases. Those measures have been COVID experts Dr. Erica gradually relaxed, said Dr. Pan, Pan and Dr. Robert Wachter California’s state epidemiolosaid on November 1 that a gist who formerly was Alamsurge in COVID is likely in eda County’s health officer. the coming months, though the Bay Area has a low rate of She spoke on a Nov. 1 online infection currently. They also panel discussion hosted by State Senator Nancy Skinner, both warned we might never joined by Dr. Wachter, head of completely get rid of it. the medicine department at UC The Centers for Disease San Francisco. Control and doctors at major see SHOTS on back page medical centers are warning By Michael McGuire
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You Are the Costume That You Wear By Kevin Koo SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
Welcome back, everyone! By the time you read this, we Saturday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday have about eight-ish weeks Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Sunny Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy until the end of 2022. Kind of High 62° Low 42° High 59° Low 42° High 60° Low 41° High 62° Low 42° High 64° Low 43° crazy to think about, right? I wanted to spend the rest of the Almanac Moon Phases year preparing for next year with you all. Nov Nov Nov Nov Past Week’s Rain: 02.20 I’m writing this prior to 30 9 23 16 Season To Date: 00.00 Halloween and our family has Normal To Date: 00.00 been preparing for a night of Season Average: 00.00 fun! Actually, we got a few uses out of my son’s Marshall Sun sets at 5:01 p.m. today, rises at 6:41 a.m. Thursday. (from Paw Patrol) costume already. He looks so cute in it, but I digress… Halloween is a fascinating day. People dress up in costumes and sometimes even act like the character. My son pro ects as well as specific District’s Citizens Advisory The Hayward Area starts to wag his tail and stick Committee (CAC). There are Board directed projects that Recreation and Park Disserve the community. Current out his tongue when his coscurrently five positions open trict (H.A.R.D.) is accepting tume goes on. The only other vacancies will serve during on the CAC. The committee applications from interested residents of Hayward, Castro makes advisory recommenda- 2023-2024. To obtain a CAC time I hear about people acting tions to the Board of Directors application or additional infor- this way is when they dress up Valley, San Lorenzo and unmation, call the HARD District for an event like ComicCon as incorporated Alameda County in the areas of District proffices at or their favorite character from a for committee positions on the grams, operations, park design movie or television series. visit www.HaywardRec.org/ What is so fascinating cac to download an applicaabout this is that the person tion. The deadline to submit can change who they are the application is Friday, because of the costume that December 9, 2022.
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makes them look different. This form of dressing up allows them to mentally step into being a different person. As fun as dressing can be, I wondered if this could be used in a more practical fashion. I immediately thought about our first responders. have so much respect for the work they do. It is both physically and mentally taxing, and they are literally saving lives. A real modern-day superhero. Then I wondered if putting on the uniform served as a reminder of the roles and responsibilities of their job, but also helped them show up with the level of courage, sharpness, and calm needed to accomplish their job with excellence. If you’re a first responder would love to hear from you about your experience! Now here’s where it gets interesting and worth checking out for us. Not everyone can be a first responder but what if you could don the outfit of a more successful version of
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Driving While Intoxicated Monday, November 7: at 2:44 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies pulled over and arrested a 24-year-old CV man on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The man was traveling on Ravenwood Place near Center Street when deputies observed him swerving in traffic. The man failed his field sobriety test and was taken into custody.
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Contempt of Court Sunday, November 6: at 9:16 a.m., a 59-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man was in violation of parole stemming from a court-issued restraining order. Deputies served the warrant outside a drug store on Castro Valley Boulevard near Yeandle Avenue. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail.
Methamphetamine Drugs Sunday, November 6: at 12:57 a.m., deputies arrested a 24-year-old man with no perKevin’s daughter Kim Luty manent residence on suspicion Castro Valley,” says Kevin. “I By Linda Sandsmark of possession of methamphetsays, “My dad is an amazing went to Stanton Elementary CASTRO VALLEY FORUM amine drugs. The man was person whose intelligence is School, A.B. Morris Junior hanging out in front of a busiKevin L. Hinkley Auto Tech High, and Castro Valley High matched by his caring nature for every customer he has, and ness on Grove Way near Redis celebrating its 40th anniver- School.” every person he meets. He can wood Road. Deputies took the Kevin Hinkley’s current sary, carrying on the legacy of fix anything, always could, and man into custody. Kevin’s late father John. Long- shop, where he’s been since does it with good nature and a time residents may remember 1982, is located on Crow Shoplifter Caught smile.” Canyon Road across from John Hinkley’s Chevron Saturday, November 5: at 8:53 Kevin Hinkley has seen Greenridge Road. It started as Station, located at the corner p.m., a 26-year-old man from many changes during his a Chevron station, and when of Center Street and Heyer career. Years ago, full-service Castro Valley was arrested on Chevron lost its lease Kevin Avenue from 1968- 1995. It suspicion of shoplifting from bought the land and opened his stations provided more than was there that Kevin got his a drug store on Castro Valley just gasoline. Most pumped auto repair shop there. Since first job in the auto business, Boulevard near Yeandle Ave1990 he only does auto repair. your gas, checked your oil working for his father as a The shop is always busy, a tes- and tire pressure, washed your nue. Deputies were called to 12-year-old in the 1970s. the scene after store security “I’ve lived here all my life, tament to Hinkley’s devotion windows, and more. see HINKLEY on page 5 stopped the man in the parking to high-quality work. and my whole crew is from
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RCES Holds Harvest Feast To Celebrate Thanksgiving On November 3 and 4, Redwood Christian Elementary had a tremendous turnout as parents and other family members joined their students for their annual Harvest Day Feast celebrating Thanksgiving. This is the first since 2019 due to COVID. Parents provided a wide variety of food dishes to share, including turkey, chicken, pasta, pizza and so many desserts. These lunches gave the students and their guests the opportunity to thank the Lord for His many blessings and enjoy time together with family members, in addition to the families of the other students. Many parents helped with set-up and cleanup for the three lunches as well as preparing all of the delicious food. All present enjoyed gathering together for a great feast and time of remembering the real reason Thanksgiving is PHOTO CREDIT: MIKE KADY celebrated - to give thanks for the many things so easily taken Redwood Christian Elementary School students line up for the Harvest Day spread. So many choices! for granted.
CV Native, Author Alec Nevala-Lee to Hold Book Signing on November 25 Meet Castro Valley native and author Alec Nevala-Lee on Friday, November 25 from 11am to noon at Books on B, 1014 B Street, Hayward. As he writes about science fiction and futuristic thinkers, Nevala-Lee credits his Castro Valley roots for inspiring his successful career. Alec Nevala-Lee attended Chabot Elementary, Canyon Middle, and Castro Valley High Schools. He graduated in 1998 and went straight to Harvard, the only person from his class to do so. On his way to becoming a writer, he studied the classics and learned ancient Greek and Latin in college.
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As someone who loved science fiction, his latest book was an obvious next step for him. “Inventor of the Future: The Visionary Life of Buckminster Fuller” which launched on August 2, uncovers new information about the six-decade career of the famous futurist — whom Nevala-Lee first encountered reading the “Whole Earth Catalog” at Castro Valley Library. Stop by to meet him or He also was a member of the reserve your copy by emailing: undergrad literary magazine at haywardbooksonb@gmail. Harvard, where he published com. He can personalize your his first stories. After gradua- copy and you can have it gifttion, he moved to New York. wrapped.
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CASTRO VALLEY ROTARY CLUB SOCIAL You are cordially invited to Our SOCIAL MIXER November 15, 2022 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Castro Valley Marketplace (Upstairs) 3295 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley CA 94546 Members: $20.00 (Includes an invited guest) Non-Members: $30.00 Enjoy Hors d'oeuvres & a No-Host Bar A special event is planned so come & join us! Questions: Call Aaron Lewis (510) 283-3760
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 9 Bystander Intervention Training Join the Alameda County Library for an interactive Bystander Intervention Training to learn how to safely intervene if you witness a hate crime or bias incident. The training, conducted by the Council on American-Islamic Relations, will take place online tonight Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. In this training participants will learn hands-on skills that can help you de-escalate a hate incident before it leads to violence, how to create a safe space, and how to support the person being targeted. This interactive training is in support of United Against Hate Week, Nov. 13-19, 2022. Registration is required for this virtual event. Registrants will receive a Zoom link 24 hours before the event. To register, choose “Events” on our web site at www.aclibrary.org.
Monday, Nov. 28 Eden Garden Club Meeting Eden Garden Club meets on Monday November 28, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the Castro Valley United Methodist Church located at 19806 Wisteria Street in Castro Valley. The Speaker will be Lary Huls, a Certified Aesthetic Pruner, Landscaper, and designer/builder of an all native Butterfly Garden in San Leandro. Lary will be sharing pruning tips of when where and how. Guests are always welcome to join us. Eden Garden Club’s members share plant exchange, pick a prize and gifts for silent auction. Donations are gratefully accepted for Penny Pines to plant pine trees in the National Forests. Masks are encouraged. Call 510 397-1268 for further information
Saturday, Dec. 3 Holiday Tea and Christmas Boutique Monday, Nov. 14 Castro Valley United Methodist Church, 19806 Wisteria St. Castro Valley, will be Start Smart: Teen Driver Program hosting a Holiday High Tea and Christmas The California Highway Patrol and the Boutique on Saturday, Dec. 3. Reservations Castro Valley Library present Start Smart: Teen Driver Program. CHP officers will dis- can be made for 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm by contacting Donna Driver by email at: cuss traffic collision avoidance techniques, ddriverdriver@yahoo.com. When requesting collision causing factors, and driver/parent your reservation please provide you name, responsibilities. Additionally, testimonies will be provided by officers who have inves- email, phone number, number of people in your party and the time you would like tigated fatal collisions involving teens, and by family members who have lost love ones to reserve. The tea will consist of a variety in traffic collisions. The program targets new of teas, savory, sandwiches, and deserts by and future licensed teenage drivers between Baptista Baking Company. Vendors at the boutique will have a variety of items for sale the age of 15 to 19 and their parents/guardians. A parent/guardian is required to attend such as handmade items, handmade cards, jewelry, pottery, scarfs, honey and products the class with their teen. This program will made from honey, etc. Seating is limited be held in at the Castro Valley library on so it is recommended that you make your Monday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 8 pm in the reservations early. Chabot/Canyon room. Registration is required for this free program. Call the Library at 510-667-7900 or visit: www.aclibrary.org Wednesday, Dec. 7 Coping with Holiday Grief Saturday, Nov. 19 For people who have experienced the death of a loved one, the winter holiday Holiday Boutique Sponsored by Soroptimist International of season can be painful. Experiencing grief at this time may intensify feelings of lonelithe East Bay, the Holiday Boutique is from 10 am to 4 pm at the Hill & Valley Women’s ness from isolation, or anxiety about being asked how you are dealing with the loss Club located at 1808 B Street in Hayward. of your loved one. Hope Hospice offers a Shop for unique holiday gifts featuring free online workshop on Wednesday, Dec. holiday treats, woodworking, paper crafts, 7, 11 am to 12:30 pm to discuss healthy journals, fleece blankets, aprons, stuffing coping strategies. The interactive event will stuffers, holiday decorations, Mary Kay be offered over Zoom. Please call the Grief and Pampered Chef products and more. Refreshments will be served. Prize drawing Support Department at (925) 829-8770 to reserve your spot and obtain event logon will be held. Holiday Poinsettias may be information. Although the workshop will be pre-ordered for Christmas. For more info conducted online, space is still limited due to call Donna Whitehouse at (510) 999-2911. the interactive nature of the program. There Saturday, Nov. 19 is no charge to attend. Toys for Tots Fundraiser Dance Sunday, Dec. 11 The Moose Lodge #1491, VFW Post 9601, Castro Valley Adult School and the Castro Valley Orchestra: Free Concert United States Marine Corps. Reserve - AlaCastro Valley Orchestra will present a meda are sponsoring a Toys For Tots dance free concert on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 pm at on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Castro Valley Center for the Arts, 19501 Admission is one or more unwrapped toys Redwood Road, Castro Valley. Works by per person. Live music for dancing will be Berlioz, Schubert, and Saint-Saens will be provided by “Route 66” Big Band and “In presented. Flautist Beverly Johnson and Full Swing” Quintet. The event will be held clarinetist Michael Wilson will be featured. at the Castro Valley Moose Lodge #1491 A reception will follow the concert. Masking located at 20835 Rutledge Road, CV. and distance protocols will be observed.
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Hinkley: 40 Years in CV continued from page 3 “When I started, service stations were also repair shops. There were eight Chevron stations in Castro Valley during the 1980s. They went the way of the small grocery stores— now there are fewer, more centrally located. And service stations have turned into minimarts,” he says. Kevin Hinkley Auto Tech now provides complete automotive repair service for cars and trucks, including hybrid, foreign and domestic. All members of his staff are highly qualified mechanics. They are ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified, members of the Automotive Technical Associates (ATA), and regularly attend automotive classes at the CarQuest Training Institute (CTI). As a member of the Automotive Board for the Chabot College Advisory Council, Kevin also helps develop the student automotive program there, sharing his expertise with the next generation of
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mechanics. He is affectionately known by his customers as their “Car Doctor.” The Hinkley team has always been family, plus employees who are “just like family.” Shop manager Ron Bridges has worked alongside Kevin for 40 years. Kevin’s mom Elsie faithfully did the books for John and Kevin’s shops for over 50 years. Kevin’s older son Leighton worked for the family before going on to a scientific career. Kevin’s daughter, Karen Jaumoville, is a 4th-grade teacher but works for the shop during her time off. The other talented mechanics are Kevin’s youngest son Chris Hinkley, Frank Kurowski, and Kevin Ortiz. All have worked at the shop for many years. “Our number one goal is making customers happy,” says Kevin’s son Chris. Kevin L. Hinkley Auto Tech is located at 5269 Crow Canyon Rd. Hours are 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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icture a sunny beach in Southern California: sunbathers pack the sand, frolickers and surfers crowd the water, beach volleyball players are attacking the ball and all are having fun. Suddenly, without warning, someone yells, “SHARK!” Moments later others, pointing at the surf, echo the cry and en masse, accompanied by yelling and screaming, the water is emptied and activity screeches to a halt. It is a real life scenario and when it happens, the change is instantaneous. Happiness turns to anxiety, pleasure morphs into apprehension and relaxation turns to fear. When we feel threatened in any way, our natural protective instincts cut in automatically and produce anxiety and apprehension which in turn, leads to fear. Once fear kicks in, the normal response is to get away from the situation as fast as possible and stay away
until it once again appears to be safe. This is exactly what is happening in the current real estate market. In reality, with prices lowering, there are great opportunities for buyers in the current market. As I’ve explained before, the issue is not prices or interest rates, it is whether a buyer can service the monthly payment. Unfortunately, the news media is yelling “shark” and proclaiming doom on the current housing market. This message is picked up by those watching the news which results in a flood of buyers pulling out en masse. This action slows the market, pushes prices down even further and generally disrupts all things real estate. Many buyers will not enter the market again until the “all clear” is sounded and things have turned around. Interestingly enough, even though shark warnings are posted, some surfers still dare
the waves believing the benefits outweigh the risks. Even though shark attacks can be vicious, the number of actual attacks vs the number of surfers in the water at any given time is extremely low. Again, the same is true in real estate. Those who are ignoring crowd psychology and are out buying now are snapping up bargains, locking in interest rates before they go even higher and securing the tax benefits now instead of remaining renters and continuing to pay higher taxes to the IRS. While the circumstances are different for every buyer, the best deals are always found in markets such as the one we are currently seeing. Listen to the crowd or respond differently: the choice is up to you. 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.
Mortgage Rates Dip Under Seven Percent Mortgage rates continue to hover around seven percent, as the dynamics of a once-hot housing market have faded considerably. Unsure buyers navigating an unpredictable landscape keeps demand declining while other potential buyers remain sidelined from an affordability standpoint. Yesterday’s interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve will certainly inject additional lead into the heels of the housing market.
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Mealybug is an Insect Common to Indoor Tropical Plants BUZZ BERTOLERO
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is usually one of two things, Powdery Mildew or Mealybug. It’s no ‘Micro Spider.’ Powdery Mildew is a fungus disease that covers the leaf surface with a white film. It can cover the entire leaf or be in random spots. In severe cases, it will also coat the leaf petiole and stems. I do not believe this is your problem, as Powdery Mildew is not sticky to the touch, while Mealybug can be. Mealybug is a sucking insect like Aphid. It produces a stringy white filament to cover itself. At a glance, it looks more like a cotton ball. Mealybug feeds on the plant juices. These juices are secreted as a clear, sticky substance called ‘Honey Dew.’ We find Mealybug a problem with indoor tropical plants and other herbaceous plants. With a persistent problem like yours, I would control it with a Bonide Systemic House Plant Insect Control Granules. Bonide Systemic Granules are applied to the soil and watered in. The insec-
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27106 Columbia Way 94542: $800,000 [3 BD - 2,038 SF - 1984 Home sales information is compiled and provided by CalREsource and 1425 Highland Boulevard 94542: includes Bedrooms, Square Feet and Year Built when available $804,000 [2 BD - 842 SF - 1948 HAYWARD 1281 Radcliff Lane 94545: $805,000 CASTRO VALLEY Total: 14 – Average Price: $1,010,857 Total: 33 – Average Price: $840,090 [3 BD - 1,294 SF - 1957 High: $1,965,000 – Low: $560,000 High: $1,838,000 – Low: $510,000 22892 Charing Street 94541: 25113 Copa Del Oro Drive #103 2505 Miramar Avenue #131 94546: 94545: $560,000 [3 BD - 958 SF $810,000 [3 BD - 1,333 SF - 2003 $510,000 [2 BD - 918 SF - 1988 2605 Northern Cross Road 94545: - 1986 2663 Miramar Avenue 94546: 21117 Gary Drive #203 94546: $885,000 [3 BD - 1,867 SF - 2008 $640,000 [3 BD - 1,056 SF - 1925 $560,000 [2 BD - 1,041 SF - 1981 29353 Lassen Street 94544: 2757 Betlen Court 94546: $784,000 27066 Lemay Way 94544: $590,000 $890,000 [3 BD - 1,116 SF - 1950 [3 BD - 1,098 SF - 1953 [3 BD - 1,140 SF - 1957 1249 Inglewood Street 94544: 2625 Acorn Street 94546: $838,000 203 Poplar Avenue #U-2 94541: $900,000 [4 BD - 1,518 SF - 1951 $600,000 [1,272 SF - 1980 [3 BD - 1,042 SF - 1951 26594 Jane Avenue 94544: 17309 Robey Drive 94546: $875,000 595 Blossom Way #3 94541: $620,000 [2 BD - 1,077 SF - 1989 $915,000 [3 BD - 1,450 SF - 1952 [3 BD - 1,803 SF - 1939 2232 Beckham Way 94541: 911 Saint James Court 94541: 4108 Nichandros Street 94546: $936,000 [3 BD - 1,864 SF - 1965 $621,000 [2 BD 1,304 SF 1925 $910,000 [3 BD - 1,300 SF - 1956 25800 Barnard Street 94545: 2246 Oak Creek Place 94541: 2867 Jennifer Drive 94546: $925,000 $650,000 [2 BD - 1,424 SF - 1972 $940,000 [3 BD - 1,280 SF - 1959 [3 BD - 1,642 SF - 1964 2317 Cryer Street 94545: $945,000 20255 Concord Avenue #3 94541: 4764 Mira Loma Street 94546: $685,000 [3 BD - 1,411 SF - 1990 [3 BD - 1,107 SF - 1957 $928,000 [3 BD - 1,400 SF - 1955 654 Kingsford Way 94541: $702,000 101 Orchard Park Place 94544: 2637 Renton Way 94546: $930,000 [3 BD - 1,381 SF - 2003 $953,000 [3 BD - 1,624 SF - 2001 27704 Havana Avenue 94544: [4 BD - 1,497 SF - 1956 336 C Street 94541: $975,000 [4 $705,000 [3 BD - 1,000 SF - 1954 BD - 1,607 SF - 2015 4194 Berdina Road 94546: $1,000,000 [3 BD - 1,323 SF - 1965 1273 Highland Boulevard 94542: 2997 Ralston Way 94541: $985,000 $715,000 [2 BD - 948 SF - 1950 4641 Newhaven Way 94546: [4 BD - 1,746 SF - 1979 $1,015,000 [3 BD - 1,302 SF - 1960 515 Willow Avenue 94541: $727,000 1065 Edgemere Lane 94545: [2 BD - 1,050 SF - 1930 4423 Alma Avenue 94546: 1062 Shelley Lane 94544: $785,000 $1,015,000 [3 BD - 1,276 SF - 1958 $1,299,000 [3 BD - 2,101 SF - 2009 [4 BD - 1,999 SF - 1955 1746 B Street 94541: $1,030,000 [4 25509 Crestfield Drive 94552: 645 Corrine Street 94544: $800,000 BD - 2,401 SF - 2007 $1,660,000 [4 BD - 2,334 SF - 1998 [3 BD - 1,228 SF - 1955 24228 Nora Circle 94545: 25190 Century Oaks Circle 94552: $1,050,000 [4 BD - 1,824 SF - 2018 21990 Thelma Street 94541: $1,838,000 [5 BD - 3,150 SF - 1996 $800,000 [3 BD - 1,200 SF - 1955 130 Benmore Drive 94542:
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$1,965,000 [4 BD - 3,220 SF - 2014 267 Lexington Avenue 94577: $810,000 [2 BD - 1,148 SF - 1940 SAN LEANDRO 2057 Bradhoff Avenue 94577: Total: 14 – Average Price: $880,357 High: $1,300,000 – Low: $525,000 $825,000 [2 BD - 1,154 SF - 1946 1506 138th Avenue #1 94578: 15535 Sedgeman Street 94579: $525,000 [2 BD - 811 SF - 1970 $940,000 [3 BD - 1,545 SF - 1959 14209 Seagate Drive #141 94577: 16640 Rolando Avenue 94578: $625,000 [2 BD - 1,033 SF - 1987 $950,000 [2 BD - 1,898 SF - 1950 409 Lloyd Avenue 94578: $725,000 131 Oakes Boulevard 94577: [3 BD - 1,008 SF - 1952 1981 Nome Street 94577: $738,000 $950,000 [3 BD - 1,525 SF - 1924 855 Evergreen Avenue 94577: [3 BD - 1,008 SF - 1950 $1,150,000 [2 BD - 1,176 SF - 1948 1763 143rd Avenue 94578: 2542 Humboldt Drive 94577: $760,000 [2 BD - 968 SF - 1946 $1,250,000 [4 BD - 2,664 SF - 1958 1237 Dartmouth Avenue 94579: $777,000 [3 BD - 1,081 SF - 1951 230 Begier Avenue 94577:
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WEEKEND GARDENER Vegetables For a bumper harvest of broccoli, pinch out the main shoot a month after planting. This will result in fewer—but larger—side shoots and the biggest overall yield. Cutting the main shoot after the head has already formed will result in more side shoots, but they will be smaller in size. Set out garlic, onions and shallots from sets, planting them where they can dry out for the month before harvest next June or July. Roses Stop watering and feeding roses. Prune lightly to remove long, bloomed-out canes, but hold off hard pruning until January when the bushes are fully dormant. Trees Now that shade and ornamental trees have shed their leaves, their need for pruning to correct any problems is readily apparent by their fully exposed branches. Though pruning can be done any time in fall and winter, there are good reasons for doing it now to eliminate potential hazards of weak, broken or diseased limbs crashing down in the storms that will be coming in the next few weeks. Major problems with trees should be left to professional arborists.
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Somerset: Bicyclists Lobby for Lane continued from front page with pavement markings and signage—also called a sharrow—or as a dedicated 5-foot lane. An option to eliminate all street parking was dismissed by the Supervisors. Option 1 includes shared bike and car lanes and onstreet parking on both sides of the street. A similar configuration was used to update Stanton Avenue behind Eden Hospital. Of those polled at a community meeting in April 2022, 48 percent preferred this option. Option 2 would eliminate parking on either the north or the south side of Somerset. The extra space would be used to create a dedicated bike lane but would displace parking for about half of the residents. The solution negotiated by Supervisors Miley and Haubert during the Board of Supervisors’ Transportation and Planning Committee is to have PWA work on the sidewalk and associated street upgrades. In the meantime, Public Works will collaborate with community leaders and the advocacy group Bike East Bay, to conduct an experiment where each side of the street would take turns having its parking blocked. Residents, commuters, and pedestrians would be polled to get their feedback. In this way, the Supervisors, the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC), and the Unincorporated Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (UCBPAC) could gather data to determine which of the remaining options would best serve the entire community.
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 567587 The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: anaisabel interpreting, at 4848 Seven Hills Road Road, Castro Valley CA 94549, in Alameda County. Full name of registrant is: Ana Isabel Beltran-Wells, at 4848 Seven Hills Road Castro Valley, CA 94549. The Fictitious Business Name Statement anaisabel interpreting, was filed on 01/15/2020 in the county of Alameda. Original File Number 567587. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). This statement was filed with the County clerk of Alameda County on: top right stamp date. NOTICE This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed on, in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see Section 14400, et seq., B&P Code.) This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 10/24/2022. NOV 09, 16, 23, 30, 2022 0543-CVF
The design of Option 1 is similar to the latest improvements along Strobridge Avenue as shown here.
“This requires more deliberation, and we have to do a demonstration project. As a result of those findings, we would be able to poll the community and make the determination,” Supervisors Miley said. Bike East Bay director Dave Campbell noted that his coalition has done similar pilot studies with other cities in Alameda County including San Leandro and found varying results. “Sometimes, we find that not having a dedicated bike lane is a better option for that community,” Campbell said. Bicycle Advocates Lobby More than 30 people expressed concerns during the public comment section of the meeting. Bicycling advocates lobbied for a dedicated lane, with some showing video footage of a road rage incident involving a car and bicyclist in a sharrow route. Residents claim that there is way more foot traffic coming from the high school and surrounding retirement communities and that bicyclists often blatantly ignore stop signs.
The PWA counted cyclists on Somerset for a 24-hour period on May 3 and found 40 riding eastbound and 49 riding westbound, with roughly half of those traveling during what seems to be school commuting hours between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some attendees at Monday’s meeting balked at the data and said they would entertain using their bikes more if conditions on Somerset were safer. PWA’s Woldesenbet said the sidewalk budget has already secured $330,000 in funding for the sidewalks but additional money to specify biking lanes would require state and federal funding. Construction is not expected to begin before the middle of 2023. PWA is expected to begin collaborating with the various utilities that run up and down Somerset to discuss how to accommodate relocating power poles, pipes, and wires where necessary. Check out the Somerset Project page on the Public Works website: acpwa.org/ projects/2022/Somerset_Ave. page
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OCT 20, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 592845 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Holistic Wellness with Janie located at 17531 Dorson Ln., Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): M Jane Greathouse West, located at 17531 Dorson Ln., Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ M Jane Greathouse West This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires OCT 19, 2027 NOV 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 0539-CVF
OCT 19, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 592830 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Rancho San Lorenzo Publishers, located at 18736 Brickell Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rancho San Lorenzo Publishers, LLC, 18736 Brickell Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced 6/22/22 /s/ Richard Kelly This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires OCT 18, 2027 NOV 09, 16, 23, 30, 2022 0538-SLT
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ple of your ilk to justify their hateful beliefs and values. or unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction; in Tolerance does not encompass hateful and violent ideologies. particular, prejudice against a person or people on the basis of The Tolerance Paradox was crafted by philosopher that states their membership of a particular group.” This definition comes from Oxford Languages and features prominently at the top of “in order to remain a tolerant society, we must not tolerate TO THE EDITOR intolerance. When we extend tolerance to those who are openly the page if you google “bigotry”. Merriam-Webster and other FILESFORFORUM@GMAIL.COM intolerant, the tolerant ones end up being destroyed.” dictionaries have near-identical definitions. Is freedom of speech, what you’re seeking, Stacy? OR is The Supreme Court ruled, in Bostock v Clatyon County (2020) [1], that transgender people are a protected class consis- it freedom to be homophobic and transphobic without consetent with – wait for it – The Civil Rights Act of 1964. Transgen- quences? –Jeremy Dutra, Castro Valley der rights are civil rights. Furthermore, a 2018 study [2] published in the Journal of From all appearances Elon Musk bought Twitter so he could Adolescent Health found that for each additional social context overturn their policies of keeping falsehoods and hate speech out. What a travesty, so many potential Tesla customers will turn in which a youth’s chosen name was used, there was a statisto other brands simply because they’ve had enough of the efforts tically-significant decrease in depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, and suicidal behaviors. An investigation [3] published to divide our nation. The reason there are so many divisive lies is that pundits need this year in the Journal of the American Medical Association had Editor: We were amazed and blessed by the conduct of the kids and to cause fear. The fact is, today there is little to fear, less than at similar findings. In other words, “deadnaming” and misgendering transgender people, as you did in your original letter, likely supervision by their parents who visited our house on Hallowany other time in recorded history. Think about it- the current een night! All the kids were well-supervised by proactive parlife expectancy is 76 years. This number reflects every cause of contributes to depression and suicidal behavior in a group that ents, and the children were so kind and grateful. Many parents faces frequent discrimination and violence. death. We’re arguably safer than any creature has ever been. were checking out the contents of their kids candy bags, and one If that doesn’t qualify someone as a jerk, I don’t know what But being safe doesn’t make people vote against their own best mom was very impressive as I noted her children had no candy would. interests. It doesn’t cause us to hate people on the other side –Travis Reitter, Castro Valley in their bags until our contribution, and then we watched the of the aisle. It doesn’t make people feel like a leader is more mom look at what we gave to her kids, and took the candy and important than our democracy. But fear does that, it’s a proven put into one of the two bags she carried! We suspect that the [1] https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/17-1618_hfci.pdf fact (John Jost 2008). other bag was for questionable candy! What a great example of Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendel Holmes ruled that we [2] https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(18)30085-5/fulltext ensuring her kids remained safe! Parents: your supervision was don’t have the right to endanger others through false speech. But [3] https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2789423 evident to anyone watching! Kids: you honored your parents by little did our predecessors suspect how little defense the human your conduct and thankfulness! mind has against falsehood. Once a lie is believed the truth vir–Bruce D. and Linda Lee Johnson, Castro Valley tually has no hope – there are a handful of studies demonstrating this in various ways- you simply can’t untell a lie. Falsehoods hold no value to society so Musk is not only bound to hurt his bottom line- he’s sure to wind up on the wrong Editor: I would like to add my name to the supporters of Sulphur side of history. Dear CV neighbors off Winding Boulevard, do you know –Karl Hodges, Castro Valley Creek Nature Center and the Hayward Shoreline. These two Meow-Cat? Meow-Cat is the moniker for a small black cat with facilities provide essential services in educating us about the nature right around us. As a senior I want to be learning all my funny green eyes, a distinct “meow,” and a tendency to stick out his back legs when he walks while moseying around the strip life, and at these sadly missed places I was able to. –JoEllen Rice, Hayward of Winding Boulevard. On several of my evening strolls, I’ve stumbled upon this silly creature and sort of befriended the felWhile I appreciate Anne Vantatenhove’s desire for a public low. He doesn’t have a collar but tends to stay put within a one posting of the Ten Commandments, there may be more relevant block radius. Winter is coming soon, and I just want to know if narratives. We don’t want to exclude all other faiths. This my little buddy has a place to stay when the temperatures start thread started with a false claim of inclusiveness, right? Your claim that the LGBTQ community to be bigoted in not dropping. If you are the guardian of this beloved neighborhood Perhaps something more universal - say, a picture of Chloe Meow-Cat, will you write back? being tolerant towards homophobic and transphobic language Cole (look her up) with an excerpt from a ubiquitous prayer: –Momo Yoo Gomes, Castro Valley “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, and beliefs is one that is all too commonly weaponized by peothe courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” It blends time-honored wisdom with common sense. Place it adjacent to the “Pride” mural. Wait - does “Pride” allow for public displays combining those attributes? Never mind, I withdraw my suggestion... 1930 ~ November 2, 2022 –Stacy Spink, Castro Valley Nancy Aida Duman passed away on November 2, 2022 at the age of 92,
Musk Messes Up
Great Halloween Families
Support for Sulphur Creek
My Buddy Meow-Cat
Response to Vantatenhove
Response to Stacy Spink
Nancy Aida Duman
Bigotry, by Definition Mr. Spink, my previous letter explained why the Pride movement isn’t meant to support individuals hostile to their members. Ms. Forstater’s publicly-stated beliefs espoused hostility to people who identify as transgender (the T in LGBTQ). If the Center for Global Development had renewed Ms. Forstater’s contract, they would have compelled their transgender employees to work with someone who expressed contempt for who they are based on their group membership. Ms. Forstater’s attitude exhibited textbook bigotry: “obstinate
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following an intense, though mercifully brief, battle with lymphoma. Nancy was born in 1930 to John and Lillian Vitullo. She grew up happily in Barrington, Rhode Island on her family’s dairy farm and within walking distance of Narragansett Bay, where she fondly recalled sunny days of pier diving and crab fishing. She also contributed significantly to the family farm and drove a tractor as a small child. She graduated high school by the time she was 16, and left home at age 17 to attend the Peter Bent Brigham School of Nursing in Boston, opting to round out her nursing education with a full bachelor of science degree from Boston University. She obtained her nursing degree and certification in 1951 and 1955. After marrying and moving to California, she resided in Fairfield, Sacramento, Berkeley and Hayward, before eventually settling in Castro Valley to raise her three children. In 1957, she began working for the County of Alameda hospital system as a nurse, instructor, nursing supervisor and hospital administrator, continuing as a county employee for 62 years. She also went on to earn master’s degrees at the University of California, San Francisco and Cal State University, Hayward, embarking on a 25-plus year career as a nursing instructor and healthcare educator, first at San Francisco State University, and then at Ohlone College in Fremont, where she was instrumental in setting up Ohlone’s nationally respected nursing program curriculum. Her lifelong commitment to the nursing and healthcare professions was an important part of her life and her identity. As an empty-nester, she enjoyed re-learning to play the piano, taking history classes and traveling throughout Britain, France and Italy, among other destinations. She was a voracious reader and enthusiastic cat owner throughout her life, though the thing she loved to do most of all was tend to her extensive garden. Her lifelong oddball sense of humor was well-known, as she taught her children many salty bar songs and bawdy limericks from the time they were toddlers. She regularly gave to many charities and never hesitated to come to the aid of friends and strangers alike. She leaves behind her children Jill Duman Kasapligil (and son-in law Danyal), her sons Dan Duman (and daughter-in-law Helena Weiss-Duman), and Jon Duman, as well as her beloved grandchildren Nora and Cosmo Kasapligil and Cole and Sam Duman. She is also survived by her sisters Phyllis Vitullo and Marion Viera, her nephews and nieces, and many, many friends, neighbors and admirers. She is predeceased by her brothers Jay and Bobby. All who knew Nancy Duman can attest to her generosity, hospitality, intelligence, humor and boundless energy. She inspired, was admired, and will be dearly missed by so many.
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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
PHOTO BY JARED DARLING
(L-R): Odin Malby, Jacob Rothwell, Benn Smith, and Serjio Colmenares.
CVHS Varsity Football Team Our Athletes of the Week are the Seniors on the Castro Valley High School Varsity Football team. The Trojans played a tough season of football at 2-8 and only managed to take one home win against the Encinal Jets and one road win against the Berkeley Yellowjackets. High points of the season included Sincere Dove with 171 rushes for 989 and 13 touchdowns; Nolan Barnes with 678 all-purpose yards; Benn Smith with 15 catches for 256 yards, 2 TDs, 29 tackles,
and 3.5 sacks; Declan Everson with 39 tackles; and Odin Malby with 23 pancake blocks and 24 tackles. Other Seniors not pictured: Deven Salinas, Nolan Barnes, Eric Martins, Franco Sarno, Riley Toney-Fernandez, Anthony Solis, Daniel Gomez, Mekhi James, Delcan Everson, Sincere Dove, Dylan Irby, Finn Chilton, Ezra Tramble, Tharen Hilliard, Cesar Marin-Hernandez, Alex Woods, Lucion Strouse, Luca Boccasile, John Jacob
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Shots: For Flu, COVID Prevention continued from front page People are used to flu vaccines being needed annually, but Dr. Wachter pointed out that immunity also gradually wanes after getting a COVID vaccine as well. “If you only got two COVID vaccines a year ago, you’re now at a real risk of getting COVID and at a small chance of dying,” he said. Current vaccinations greatly reduce your chances of getting the disease, and if you do get it despite vaccinating, they further reduce your chances of being hospitalized and almost eliminate your chance of dying. Medical experts say that while COVID has gotten most of the headlines, influenza can be a serious disease that killed Americans long before the current COVID pandemic, and people need to protect themselves against both. They also are concerned that both diseases having a winter surge at once could overwhelm hospitals, preventing other care from being available. “Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu shot each year,” said Dr. Kapil Dhingra, physician-in-chief at the Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center. “This is especially important for pregnant women, children, older adults, and people with chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes, or kidney, heart, or lung disease.” “The flu vaccine is safe and effective,” he continued. “Getting your flu shot reduces your risk of severe illness and hospitalization and helps lower overall infection rates. And because the flu and COVID-19 symptoms are similar, those who get the flu vaccine will be less likely to mistake the flu for COVID-19.” Dr. Pan and Dr. Wachter agreed that COVID incidence is relatively low in the Bay Area, but not everywhere else. “New York City has about four times the rate we do right now,” said Dr. Wachter. “You might want to mask indoors there.” Dr. Dhingra urged Kaiser members, along with everyone else, to get both their COVID and flu shots, which can be given together. Some Kaiser facilities have walk-in flu shots, while you might have to make an appointment, online or over the phone, for a COVID shot. However, when you get that Kaiser staff can point you to the flu shots nearby.
RCHS Senior Qualifies For Golf Championship Redwood Christian High School senior Sarah Yeh played in the 2022 Division 1 CIF/NCGA NorCal Regional Girls Golf Championship on Nov. 7, at the Berkeley Country Club. She qualified for the NorCal CIF after shooting a one over par 72 in the NCS Division 1 Championship on Oct. 31 at the Foxtail Golf Club in Rohnert Park.
Director of Athletics Dale Huemoeller stated “We are extremely proud of Sarah and her accomplishments. Her faith and her inner drive have allowed her to be the accomplished athlete she is. Sarah has the innate ability to forget and come back from a sub-par hole and, with ice in her veins, nail the next tee off right down the middle of the fairway.”
Left to Right: Stephen (8) and Oscar (10) Hearne along with Pierre (8) and Aidan (7) Fourie recently had a great trout fishing trip to Burney, California, along with their dads. A memorable trip for everyone! Have a “Great Catch” that you’d like to share? Please email photo and information to: filesforforum@gmail.com