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Congressman Eric Swalwell speaking Friday at the Washington Avenue bridge over San Lorenzo Creek, joining San Leandro and San Lorenzo.
Local Bridges Earmarked For Infrastructure Funds By Mike McGuire
Just because a bridge is on the list of possible improvements, doesn’t mean it is in immediate danger of collapse, though, said A Castro Valley bridge is among those Josh Richman, Swalwell senior advisor. that might be getting updated with federal The Grove Way bridge, built in 1988, help from the trillion-dollar bipartisan infra- carries approximately 31,000 vehicles a structure deal recently signed by President day including local traffic and vehicles Biden. that cut across south Castro Valley to head Congressman Eric Swalwell came to the eastbound on the freeway or northeast onto Washington Avenue bridge over San Loren- Crow Canyon Boulevard. zo Creek last Friday to say that aid to fix The Builders Association list of strucaging Bay Area highway bridges and other turally deficient bridges list also includes infrastructure would be arriving soon. The the I-238 eastbound bridge over East 14th press event at the bridge marks the San LeStreet, which carries 121,000 vehicles a day, andro—San Lorenzo border and is crossed and the I-580 eastbound bridge over East by 31,000 vehicles a day. The overcrossing Castro Valley Boulevard, which carries might be on the list, Swalwell said. 84,000 a day. But a bridge in Castro Valley is also on The East Castro Valley Boulevard bridge the same list Swalwell’s office is looking at. may not see fresh federal funding for repairs, Caltrans and local officials will make the however, as Caltrans recently announced final decisions. repairs to the I-580 bridge, Richman said. California is expected to get a $4.2 billion There are problems with other bridges, cut of Biden’s infrastructure funds to fix and too, the Builders Association says. improve some of its bridges, Swalwell said. The builder’s website lists dozens of other The Washington Avenue bridge was built highway bridges in the area that are classiin 1954. It is considered structurally deficient fied as structurally deficient. by the American Road & Transportation “This means one of the key elements is in Builders Association, as is the bridge on poor or worse condition,” the website added. Grove Way just south of I-580. see BRIDGES on page 5 CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
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back in 1993, and while the physical parameters as defined CASTRO VALLEY FORUM in the central business area are largely the same, retail had What will Castro Valley’s transformed considerably in “Central Business District” look like in the years to come? the past 30 years. The old plan tried to predict The Castro Valley Municipal things like the BART station’s Advisory Council (MAC) heard an update on the Castro impact on retail centers and how much office space is needValley General Plan with a focus on the downtown area at ed in town. The document also amusingly touches on some their Monday night meeting. classic Castro Valley conunThe general plan, drafted drums- namely the overabunin 2012, establishes a new vision for the next 20 years and dance of fast-food joints on the Boulevard. we are currently in Phase 2. “Many people in the The 330 + page general plan document is available to read community feel that Castro Valley is known pejoratively as at: acgov.org/cda/planning/ ‘the Fast-Food Capital of the generalplans. World’” reads the 1993 The previous central busisee MAC on page 10 ness update was drafted way
District Spending $150K on Ethnic Studies Training By Michael Singer
law by Governor Gavin Newsom has its roots in California Assembly Bill 101. In its unanimous (5-0) vote, Castro Valley Unified Board of Trustees voted last Thursday the Board said the training will help teachers create a new to spend $150,000 as part of course that is specific to the a broad training program for needs of Castro Valley students its Ethnic Studies teachers in and the surrounding commuanticipation of the upcoming nity. The goal is for students to state graduation requirement understand the perspectives of for public schools. major underrepresented racial Every public high school groups in the United States student in California will be including African Americans, required to take a semester Chicanx/Latinx, Asian Ameriof Ethnic Studies starting cans, and Indigenous groups. with those graduating in the Teacher training is set to 2029-30 school year. The requirement that took effect on begin on March 4. see TRAINING on page 7 January 1 and was signed into CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
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Amidst the turbulence of high school life, Castro Valley has created a sanctuary of mental health for its students. Coming up on its two-year anniversary of opening, the Wellness Center at Castro Valley High School was designed to provide dedicated space for students to meet with district professionals to support students through individual and group counseling and PHOTO BY MICHAEL SINGER partners with other agencies to work with students and meet 85% of students that use the drop-in services at the their mental health needs. new Health Center say they can return to class after see WELLNESS on page 11 taking a mental health break.
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Traffic Stop Ends in Arrest Tuesday, January 18: at 3:05 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies pulled over and arrested a 20-yearold man from Castro Valley on suspicion of driving with an invalid license and possession of stolen property. The man was traveling on Castro Valley Boulevard near San Miguel Avenue when deputies stopped him for a moving violation. The man could not produce a valid driver’s license. Deputies also
found the stolen property in with unpaid merchandise that his vehicle. The man was taken in total was valued at less than $900. The man was taken into into custody. custody. Shoplifter Charged Fighting in the Street with Petty Theft Tuesday, January 18: at 10:42 Wednesday, January 19: at p.m., a 38-year-old man from 6:08 p.m., deputies arrested a Castro Valley was arrested on 43-year-old man with no persuspicion of shoplifting and pet- manent residence on suspicion ty theft. Deputies were called to of assault and battery with great a retail store in the Castro Vil- bodily harm. The man was lage shopping center after store seen in an altercation with ansecurity caught the man leaving other person outside a church on Grove Way near Redwood Road. Deputies took the man into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
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On January 19, Stephen Hearne celebrated his 8th birthday at Lake Don Castro with fellow students from Redwood Christian Schools (left to right): Trent (5th), James (1st), brother Oscar (3rd), Stephen (2nd), Pierre (2nd), Aiden (K). Every fisherman caught a fish with James' catch being the biggest, a 22”, 4.5 lb rainbow trout!
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Unlike traditional breads, which depend wholly upon slow-acting, temperamental living yeasts, quick breads are powered by several leavenings at once, principally by the fast and reliable chemical bang of baking powder, but also by beaten eggs. While yeast-risen bread dough
resists the easy incorporation of bulky, heavy substances like nuts, fruit and cheese, the batter of quick breads holds these ingredients in suspension while the baking powder does its leavening work around them. As a result, new variations can be created on basic recipes, simply by adding combinations like herbs, cheese, blueberries and almonds. Making quick bread is a lot like making muffins. In fact, any quick-bread recipe can be used to make muffins simply by reducing the baking time. But not every muffin recipe makes good bread. APPLE SPICE BREAD 4 cups unbleached white flour 2 cups oatmeal 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon allspice 6 large, firm apples, pared and chopped (4-5 cups)
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All Your Gardening Questions Answered Through EB Parks By Ned MacKay
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Hikes for Tykes Families with small children will enjoy a free and easy walk in the “Hikes for Tykes” series. The next one is from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1, starting at the Lake Chabot Marina in Castro Valley. A park district naturalist will lead a half-mile ramble with stops along the way to talk about the lake’s flora and The Tilden Fungus Fair fauna. The walk is free of will be held virtually this charge and registration is not Saturday and Sunday. necessary. Rain cancels. The Lake Chabot Marina is at 17600 Lake Chabot Road Fungus Fair just north of Castro Valley. This Weekend A reminder: another special There’s a parking fee of $5 per vehicle. For more information, event on the park district calendar is the Tilden Fungus call 510-544-3187. Long, Scenic Stroll for Fair, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday Walkers Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 29 For a longer, scenic walk on and 30. This year the event is virtu- mostly flat trails, join naturalal, with online presentations on ist Christina Garcia and the Wednesday Walkers for a 3.5 all things mushroom-related. mile stroll from 9:30 a.m. to It will be livestreamed on 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 2 at Quarry Facebook and YouTube. For Lakes Regional Recreation information, check out the website www.ebparks.org and Area in Fremont. see PARKS on page 7 call 510-544-2233.
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The bad news: There were 13,170 new cases of cervical cancer among American women in 2019, the latest figures available, with some 4,250 deaths that year. Health officials remind us of that during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, every January. It is caused by a virus that is sexually transmitted, and most American adults have that virus without knowing it. Most won’t develop cancer, but they could pass along the virus to someone who might. While men don’t have a cervix, they can develop cancers in other parts of the body that come into sexual contact with a carrier. But there is good news, too, according to Dr. Seema Sidhu of Kaiser Permanente, Assistant Physician-in-Chief at their Fremont hospital and an obstetrician-gynecologist. There is a vaccine that can protect against HPV, the human papillomavirus that causes cervical cancer and can cause several others, but to get fullest immunity one needs to get it as a child, Dr. Sidhu said. She adds that widely available screening can catch cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages or head it off altogether. Many women grew up being told that they needed to get regular Pap smears to look for the earliest signs of changes in cells in the cervix that can become cancerous if left untreated, Dr. Sidhu said.
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Now, an HPV test is also available that looks for genetic markers of disease risk, she said. During the pandemic, Dr. Sidhu said, some women were sufficiently relieved they hadn’t caught Covid, and sufficiently happy that they felt fine, that they put off Pap smears and other regular screenings. “To be honest, you DO need it if you’re feeling fine,” the doctor said. “That’s the point of screening!” Sidhu urged parents to get the vaccine for their children while they are relatively young. A child can get the vaccine as young as age 9, while it is recommended as part of routine childhood immunizations at age 11 or 12 by both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics. Kaiser Permanente considers the vaccine a part of routine immunizations for children and young people and covers
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Training: Safe and Inclusive Learning continued from front page “This training process will span more than a year and will involve all teachers of the new class,” CVUSD Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Jason Reimann told the Forum. “Depending on projected enrollment, the number of sections and the number of teachers who are interested in teaching ethnic studies, the number of teachers who will be a part of the group may vary.” The overall cost includes materials and supplies, as well as teacher compensation for work time beyond the contracted hours and work year, Dr. Reimann added. Much of the cost ($82,560) will go to a contract with Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum (LESMC), which specializes in Ethnic Studies courses and training programs for school districts and universities. LESMC has similar teacher-training contracts with Hayward Unified and Salinas Unified schools. The training includes a specific session for white teachers to help them engage in ethnic studies work and, “teaching through an
understanding and reflection on their privilege, power, and positionality.” LESMC is only one part of CVUSD’s overarching training plan, Dr. Reimann said. Ethnic Studies is currently being piloted as an 8th Grade course at Canyon Middle School with input from author, educator, and activist Tyson Amir and his Freedom Soul Media Education Initiatives group. The course is expected to be expanded to include 6th grade as well and offered at Creekside Middle School for the 2022-23 school year. Not everyone is pleased with the decision to contract LESMC. Members of the local Jewish community claim LESMC’s lessons about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are biased, anti-Israel, and disparaging of the mainstream Jewish community. Prior to its vote, the Board of Trustees took in comments for more than 30 minutes from local rabbis, parents, students, and community members who asked the Board to reconsider its contract with LESMC. “In our national environment of rising antisemitism,
many Jewish students have been attacked and bullied for their identity, and for expressing any connection, real or perceived, to Israel,” Deborah Yager, a 32-year Castro Valley resident, and former CVHS teacher, told the Forum. “Contracting with Liberated Ethnic Studies would bring pain to the Castro Valley Jewish Community.” The Board said even with the inclusion of Palestine as a topic that it is sensitive to and inclusive of all cultures and groups, and that it stands against hate in all forms. “The Board and district leaders have worked intentionally over the last several years to create safe and inclusive learning environments,” CVUSD Board President Dot Theodore told the Forum. “There is always room to improve. LESMC will guide our staff on how to develop a curriculum that teaches the history of our experiences in America and promotes thoughtful lessons and conversations. With all of the heartfelt comments we heard, the Board is walking this road with eyes wide open.”
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Take Off Pounds SUCCESS!: TOPS Chapter leader Collette Koski lost 49 pounds and reached her goal weight on December 17, 2021. Join TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) for the support you need to start your weight loss journey. TOPS is a non-profit weight loss support group. They meet on Fridays at 9 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 19806 Wisteria Street in Castro Valley. For more info, call Sandy Montero (510) 299-7312.
continued from page 5 Quarry Lakes is at 2100 Isherwood Way. There’s a parking fee of $5 per vehicle. Meet at the Ensenada parking area. Wednesday Walks is an informal, recurring program for ages 18 and older. It’s a chance for naturalist-guided explorations of various regional parks. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and dress for the weather. For information on the Quarry Lakes Wednesday Walk, call 510-544 3282. Over-the-Hills Gang Another hiking opportunity is the Over-The-Hills Gang, for folks 55 and older, led by naturalist “Trail Gail” Broesder. On Tuesday, Feb. 8 the gang will check out Pt. Pinole Regional Shoreline in Richmond, a park rich in history with beautiful views of San Pablo Bay. For more information, call 510-544-2233. Rain or shine, there’s always something interesting to see and do in the regional parks. Find out more at the district website: www.ebparks.org.
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ith the housing market suffering a record-breaking shortage in available inventory and interest rates continuing at epic lows, home prices are projected to continue rising through 2022. While we most likely will not see a repeat of 2021’s massive gains, prices have nowhere to go but up. Those who wait to buy may soon find themselves priced out of owning a home in this area. I frequently hear prospective buyers state, “We want to wait until it goes down.” While the logic is understandable, the facts suggest otherwise. Over the past 30 years, annual prices have only gone down 4 times (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) and only then as a result of a once-in-a-lifetime economic crisis. For those buyers in 2017 who, looking at an average price in
Alameda County of $969,000, stated they wanted to wait, the same home would have cost them $1,001,000 in 2018. It would have increased to $1,029,000 in 2019, $1,165,000 in 2020 and ended 2021 at $1,391,000. In other words, a buyer who started waiting in 2017 hoping to see a decrease in prices would have instead see an increase of 43%. Even if prices dip in 2022 by 10%, it would still represent an increase of 29% from 2017. Assuming a buyer could afford to pay an additional 43% over 2017 prices, there are other important factors as well. Interest rates are projected to rise later this year, which will translate to higher monthly mortgage payments. It is also critical to factor in inflation which has risen to its highest rate in years. Even though wages are expected to marginally
increase in 2022, current inflation will outpace increases, further diminishing buying power. At its core, home ownership is about creating wealth. It is no secret that those who own real estate are typically much wealthier than those who rent, since monthly rent payments are going towards increasing the wealth of the landlord, not the renter. Increasing wealth includes avoiding taxes when possible: renters pay more taxes because they do not qualify for the home ownership tax deduction. For those considering waiting for the market to decline before purchasing, I would suggest that the time to get off the fence is now. History suggests waiting is not a valid plan and, if you linger much longer, chances are the cost of procrastination will be the inability to buy a home anywhere in Alameda County.
With a shortage of inventory here is a diamond in the rough! Cute starter, or for those looking to downsize, this home is ready for its next owner to make it shine. With 2-bedrooms, 1-bath, and approx. 874 sq.ft, this home is situated on a 4,761 sq ft corner lot on a dead end street. Additional features include an eat-in kitchen (stove and refrigerator included), dining area and hardwood floors underneath carpet. The garage has a newer roll-up door, with room for a laundry area, and interior access to the house. The backyard features a storage shed and fruit trees. Conveniently located within walking distance to Bayfair BART, Bayfair’s Weekly Farmer’s Market and many other great amenities. First Open House Sunday,1/30, from 1-4pm. Offer due date is TBD after the first open house.
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Apricots produce fruit on the second-year wood. If the trees are pruned too severely, the fruiting spurs are removed, and the trees have little to no flowers. Fruiting depends on the tree flowering. This probably is the number one reason why deciduous fruit trees fail to set fruit. Generally, you should remove fifteen to twenty-five percent of the growth each year. The fruiting spurs are easy to detect. Those branches with buds clustered in a grouping of three or more are the fruiting buds. These stems are darker than the one-yearold growth, which is a much lighter color and has a single bud. Wet weather during blooming can cause problems. Rainy conditions and cold temperatures reduce the Honeybees from being active. Honeybees are the chief pollinators for Apricots, Plums, Cherries, and others. I would review how you’re pruning these trees and adjust your technique. Next, monitor the weather while the tree is in bloom.
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My two-yearold Passion Vines are not looking too good. The leaves have turned brown and are ugly looking. When is the proper time to prune them?
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Passion Vines are suffering from the recent cold temperatures. Citrus, Bongianvilleas, and Hibiscus are a few cold-sensitives plants. Some will recover while others have to be replaced. However, I’d leave everything alone for right now. We could have another cold spell this month. The damaged foliage will act as an umbrella to protect the undamaged leaves. The last date we would expect frost is March 15, but it does vary from year to year. Any time after this point, I would prune
plants damaged from the cold weather. How far you trim them back is left to you with passion vines. They are an aggressive grower, so they will take severe trimming. It’s not a bad idea to prune them off at the ground every three to four years with less severe pruning in between to keep them under control. After pruning, I’d encourage the new growth by applying an All-Purpose Organic Fertilizer. The fertilizer should be spread out under the drip line of the plants and not piled at the base. By the end of April, if not before, the foliage will be a lush green color. 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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Home sales information is compiled and provided by CalREsource and includes Bedrooms, Square Feet and Year Built when available
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Total: 7 – Average Price: $1,117,071 High: $1,725,000 – Low: $702,500
420828 Baker Road 94546: $702,500 [2 BD - 836 SF - 1956 20655 Maria Court 94546: $840,000 [2 BD - 1,266 SF - 1991 20365 Summercrest Drive 94552: $950,000 [3 BD - 1,443 SF - 1998 2710 Sydney Way 94546: $967,000 [3 BD - 1,068 SF - 1952 5232 Katrina Court 94546: $1,220,000 [3 BD - 1,904 SF - 1955 5814 Jensen Road 94552: $1,415,000 [2,012 SF - ] 7533 Denison Place 94552: $1,725,000 [4 BD - 2,649 SF - 1994 HAYWARD
Total: 36 – Average Price: $883,458 High: $1,927,000 – Low: $161,000
27430 Manon Avenue 94544: $161,000 [3 BD - 968 SF - 1949 725 Auburn Place #201 94544: $420,000 [2 BD - 1,000 SF - 1980 1081 Armstrong Street 94541: $504,000 [1 BD - 616 SF - 1905 969 Cheryl Ann Circle #35 94544: $530,000 [3 BD - 1,245 SF - 1979 21921 Arbor Avenue 94541: $550,000
[2 BD - 780 SF - 1900 1682 East Avenue 94541: $640,000 [2 BD - 837 SF - 1956 728 City Walk Place #2 94541: $695,000 [3 BD - 1,361 SF - 2002 1102 Holmes Way 94541: $718,000 [2 BD - 1,797 SF - 1979 2321 Star Avenue 94546: $734,000 [2 BD - 917 SF - 1947 27964 Mandarin Avenue 94544: $750,000 [3 BD - 1,000 SF - 1954 754 Lilly Avenue 94544: $770,000 [3 BD - 1,052 SF - 1950 689 Grove Way 94541: $775,000 [2 BD - 1,374 SF - 1926 182 Hermes Court 94544: $780,000 [3 BD - 1,024 SF - 1951 283 Ocie Way 94541: $790,000 [3 BD - 1,052 SF - 1953 526 Solano Avenue 94541: $795,000 [3 BD - 1,090 SF - 1951 406 Palmer Avenue 94541: $820,000 [3 BD - 1,827 SF - 2012 554 Staley Avenue 94541: $840,000 [3 BD - 1,516 SF - 2012 25957 Peterman Avenue 94545: $842,500 [4 BD - 1,335 SF - 1956 2703 Northern Cross Road 94545: $845,000 [2 BD - 1,604 SF - 2009 32019 Carroll Avenue 94544: $845,000
[4 BD - 1,496 SF - 1951 834 Barker Avenue 94541: $865,000 [3 BD - 1,200 SF - 1955 27917 Capetown Avenue 94545: $900,000 [4 BD - 1,852 SF - 1974 27479 Bahama Avenue 94545: $930,000 [4 BD - 1,281 SF - 1957 2371 Bennington Lane 94545: $940,000 [3 BD - 1,107 SF - 1957 25387 Mohr Drive 94545: $950,000 [3 BD - 1,353 SF - 1928 344 Lexington Avenue 94544: $956,000 [3 BD - 1,127 SF - 1951 23965 Mayville Drive 94541: $975,000 [3 BD - 1,570 SF - 1957 1287 Linfield Lane 94545: $1,025,000 [4 BD - 1,338 SF - 1956 25096 Meredith Court 94545: $1,050,000 [3 BD - 1,359 SF - 1959 24275 Broadmore Avenue 94544: $1,100,000 [3 BD - 1,404 SF - 1955 27758 Autumn Court 94542: $1,150,000 [3 BD - 1,928 SF - 1968 3316 East Avenue 94541: $1,166,000 [2 BD - 1,667 SF - 1956 3755 Oakes Drive 94542: $1,211,000 [4 BD - 2,347 SF - 1967 25881 Fairview Avenue 94542: $1,300,000 [3 BD - 1,446 SF - 1960 28720 Fox Hollow Drive 94542: $1,555,000 [4 BD - 3,045 SF - 1995 227 Drummond Drive 94542: $1,927,000 [4 BD - 3,462 SF - 2007
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15016 Costela Street 94579: $802,000 [2 BD - 1,438 SF - 1951 474 Lloyd Avenue 94578: $820,000 [3 1355 Linton Street 94577: $320,000 [3 BD - 1,032 SF - 1952 BD - 1,416 SF - 1952 14541 Maracaibo Road 94577: 16805 Carriage Lane 94578: $660,000 $875,000 [3 BD - 1,546 SF - 1963 [2 BD - 778 SF - 1953 465 Beverly Avenue 94577: $875,000 2340 Belvedere Avenue 94577: [3 BD - 1,354 SF - 1926 $680,500 [3 BD - 1,176 SF - 1972 760 Victoria Avenue 94577: $875,000 2463 Fairway Drive #A 94577: [2 BD - 1,093 SF - 1922 $715,000 [2 BD - 896 SF - 1962 12929 Neptune Drive 94577: $984,500 14965 Endicott Street 94579: $725,000 [4 BD - 1,630 SF - 1930 [2 BD - 924 SF - 1949 16563 Selby Drive 94578: $1,238,000 14841 Harold Avenue 94578: $762,000 [4 BD - 2,913 SF - 1990 [3 BD - 1,008 SF - 1952 SAN LORENZO 2208 Buena Vista Avenue 94577: Total: 8 – Average Price: $901,000 $765,000 [2 BD - 1,010 SF - 1928 High: $1,040,000 – Low: $620,000 SAN LEANDRO
Total: 14 – Average Price: $792,642 High: $1,238,000 – Low: $320,000
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814 Via Manzanas 94580: $620,000 [3 BD - 1,068 SF - 1947 17255 Via Carmen 94580: $865,000 [3 BD - 1,108 SF - 1953 322 Hacienda Avenue 94580: $870,000 [3 BD - 1,736 SF - 1951 895 Via Bregani 94580: $885,000 [3 BD - 1,345 SF - 1957 15772 Via Teresa 94580: $950,000 [3 BD - 1,587 SF - 1955 920 Soto Drive 94580: $978,000 [3 BD - 1,541 SF - 2000 17279 Via Carmen 94580: $1,000,000 [5 BD - 2,168 SF - 1953 15909 Bayberry Lane 94580: $1,040,000 [4 BD - 1,948 SF - 1995
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RCHS Boys Varsity Soccer Team Our Athletes of the Week are the Redwood Christian High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team members. While you might think this is for winning games, the team was nominated by the Castro Valley Soccer Club for their work with its TOPS program. CVSC’s program for special needs players. “The uncertainties of the pandemic resulted in a smaller number of players signing up in our older group, which initially prevented the ability to properly scrimmage,” said CVSC President Teresa Talbot. “The RCS Varsity Boys Soccer team stepped up and enthusiastically volunteered to join our program throughout the season
to help our older players enjoy vigorous, demanding, and exhaustive scrimmages. Their commitment to sharing their time and being wonderful ambassadors for the game of soccer helped make this a special season.” Pictured: (Bottom Row L to R): David Barquero, Gideon Warneke, Tristan Flores, Jonathan Murray, Eliel Buenrostro (Middle Row L - R): Lamar Sowunmi, Caleb Busch, Ryan Park, Youngsang Cho, Seth Putnam, Isaac Sanchez, Ivan Lee (Back Row L - R): Jeshua Hernandez, Jorge Rivera, Angel Acosta, Nathanael Tesfamichael, Malachi Warneke, Coach Greg Hinton (Not pictured): Josiah Saavedra-Flores, Jake Thiry
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A proposed settlement of a lawsuit seeking more mental health services at Santa Rita Jail, reported here recently, was put on hold by a judge pending a hearing tomorrow. Federal judge Nathanael Cousins had tentatively approved the settlement, which lawyers for Alameda County and inmates then at the jail have been negotiating since 2018. However, dozens of people and groups had opposed the settlement in letters and at an online hearing Jan. 19, where Judge Cousins could have issued his final approval. Opponents said the proposed settlement was too focused on adding law enforcement staff to the jail and questioned whether mental health services could be effectively provided in a jail setting. Cousins delayed final approval of the settlement until he could hear about conditions at the jail from current inmates, and set that online hearing for tomorrow, Jan. 27
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MAC: CV’s Central Business District continued from front page document. “Yet outlets in the community appear to thrive. Since many of the same outlets are duplicated in surrounding communities... It is unlikely that people are coming from outside the community to patronize outlets in the community. Thus, it would seem that while many people are
opposed to fast food outlets, there are enough who are not opposed to them to support them through their patronage.” There is also the standard grumbling about the number of convenience and liquor stores, so not much has changed in the past three decades. As far as the future of the central business district, Mon-
day’s meeting was an introduction. Moving forward on this lengthy project, there will be a series of upcoming meetings on the matter. The MAC’s goal is to help guide the county’s planning division in creating a new document that will attempt to predict retail and land-use developments- not to mention fast food trends.
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Wellness: The Choice to Expand the School District’s Behavioral Services continued from page 2 “The center grew from a desire to serve the whole student in a space that was created intentionally for their wellbeing,” said Marian Meadows, the Coordinator of the Behavioral Services who oversees the Wellness Center and behavioral health throughout the district. The choice to expand the district’s behavioral services came at a confluence of several tragedies in the mid-2010s including the sudden loss of student Terri Byrd as well as the losses of Activities Director Nicholas “Dubb” Whitaker and ASL teacher Ovida de Julia to cancer. “Students were looking for mental health services to deal with their grief,” Meadows said. Prior to the Wellness Center opening, students would either make time with their career counselor or drop in at the health office in the main building. Neither was quiet. Meadows, along with two other full-time certified Nephrology Social Work (NSW) staffers worked in portables for the last three years, until the permanent structure was built. The team has expanded to include as many as six university graduates in the health field helping with the rotation. The nearly 8,000 square feet building and adjoining health classes on the northwest corner of the campus were built using Measure G Bond program funds. Meadows says the space is beautiful, the art outside provides lightness and joy, the rooms and meeting spaces are comfortable and comforting. “Student success is not
“They may only see their interact with our students and provide a safe place for them.” therapist once a week, but the student can drop into Lots of Options the Wellness Center more for Mental Health frequently, which is beneficial The center offers a few for them to get the help they levels of service. Students need.” can ask for a hall pass to Despite the massive impact drop into the Wellness Center COVID-19 has had on the high and spend at least one class session decompressing while school experience, Meadows says that’s not on the top of the conducting a self-check of their mental health. Meadows list for reasons students come reports 85% of those checking to the Center.” in are able to successfully return to class after a glass of THE NEARLY 8,000 SQ. FT. water, a snack, or a game of BUILDING AND ADJOINING Connect Four. HEALTH CLASSES ON THE Each visit and exit require a scan of a QR code that allows NORTHWEST CORNER OF the student to check in and let THE CAMPUS WERE BUILT staff know someone is in the USING MEASURE G BOND Drop-in room, it also allows PROGRAM FUNDS PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SINGER specialists to identify students Castro Valley High School Wellness Center can manage around 70 students in a who visit frequently. “Mostly, it’s about having “We ask them how they day, giving them a place to receive mental and behavioral health services. to deal with peer groups and are doing and to see if they Even before the COVID-19 are in need of some additional social support now that we’re all back at school,” Meadows services,” “It also deters pandemic, seven in ten said. “At home, things may students from just ditching teens surveyed by the Pew have been quiet, but now class.” Research Center said they or students are slowly learning to Students who check in their friends suffered from interact again. That includes anxiety and depression. Now, more than a few times a adjusting to other people.” week are contacted directly three professional health Other stressful issues organizations—the American by a staff member who asks include anxiety about deeper questions about the Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child student’s situation. Those who assignment deadlines and their parents. do are referred to additional and Adolescent Psychiatry, As the District Coordinator, services. And if students and and the Children’s Hospital Meadows says the next priority staff agree that more help is Association—say the pandemic-related breakdown needed, individual and group for the district is to expand Wellness services to Redwood counseling can be applied. of mental health teens has High School. And even before The program allows for become a national emergency. opening up an office at the “Sometimes it’s hard for us parental involvement at alternative-learning campus, the referral and individual as parents to understand our counseling level, she said. The she adds that the district could teens because we forget what provide shuttle services for two we had to go through when we staff also works with other Support services at the CVHS Wellness Center were their age,” Meadow said. health care providers such as a days that Castro Valley High include drop-in services, one-on-one mental health School students leave early. counseling and soon-to-include group sessions. “Developmentally, they are at a psychiatrist or doctor. stage where it’s likely they will turn to a trusted relative like an Ironically, the Wellness just academic,” she said. aunt, or a teacher, or a coach to Center opened on March 13, “Having the dedicated space © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. HOROSCOPE by Salomé seek assistance. That’s why at 2020, the same day that the to support the whole student ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Put that restless surge to good use this will ultimately support student district closed its doors and all the Wellness Center, we look to week by preparing your winter-weary home for spring. Also, be more flexible about accepting a workplace change. see how we can change how we education went virtual. success.”
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Tuesday, February 1: Rotary Hosts Terry Bailey
Terry Bailey, financial advisor with FB Investment Services, a division of Fremont Bank, will provide the Club with an economic and market update. A buffet lunch and the program take place at Redwood Canyon Golf Course (17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley) at 12:00-1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, by contacting Rotary at cvrotary@iCloud.com or 510.402.5123. More information is available at castrovalleyrotary.org. Starting February 2: CV Community Band
The Castro Valley Community Band is taking registrations now, for rehearsals starting Feb. 2. If you miss playing your brass, woodwind or percussion instrument in a group, this band is for you. Rehearsals are Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Canyon Middle School. Per CVUSD policy, masks and bell covers are required at all rehearsals and performances. For info and registration, please visit: www.cvadult.org, or call (510) 886-1000. This is a Castro Valley Adult School class. Starting in February: Free ESL Classes
Castro Valley Adult & Career Education ESL classes start in February. Take classes to improve your English skills or prepare for the US citizenship test. You must take a test before registering to be put in the right level. To do this, visit: cvadult.org. Click on “Learn English” at the bottom of home screen and follow directions to complete registration.
LEGAL NOTICES FILED MELISSA WILK
JAN 04, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 585477 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Learn and Laugh Center, located at 19835 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley, Ca 94546. in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Learn and Laugh Center, located at 19835 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley, Ca 94546. This business is conducted, by a Corporation. This business commenced N/A /s/ Maria A. Villalpando This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 03, 2027 JAN 19, 26, FEB 03, 10, 2022 0446-CVF
JAN 07, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 545167 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Jaleo Trucking, located at 3675 Santa Maria Ct., Castro Valley CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jaleo Trucking LLC, 3675 Santa Maria Ct., Castro Valley CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced 5/18/18 /s/ Oscar Sanchez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above.
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JANUARY 03, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 585431 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Karlita’s Three Angels Daycare, located at 19556 Yuma Street, Castro Valley, Ca 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Karla Rodriguez, 19556 Yuma Street, Castro Valley, Ca 94546. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Karla Rodriguez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 02, 2027 JAN 12, 19, 26, FEB 02, 2022 0443-CVF
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JAN 26, FEB 02, 09, 16, 2022 0451-CVF JAN 13, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 585631 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Matt Wilhite Team, located at 3185, Castro Valley, Ca 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Matt Wilhite, 18836 Lamson Road, Castro Valley, Ca 94546, This business is conducted by an Individual. This business commenced 1/11/2021 /s/ Matt Wilhite This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 12, 2027 JAN 19, 26, FEB 02, 09, 2022 0448-CVF
Robert Dole and Castro Valley “Maybe you are searching among the branches for what only appears in the roots.” –Rumi
In my last column I wrote about Harry Reid - the late Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate. As referenced, our 50year relationship was birthed from our mutual involvement in politics. Yet, with the passage of time our relationship became more personal than political. He was all about his hometown – Searchlight, Nevada. I was all about Castro Valley, and, given my many years of living in Nevada, was considered a Nevadan by him. We both maintained passionate loyalties to our hometowns, but also to Nevada. These factors were the basis of our relationship. Having written about Reid, I now write about another Majority Leader in the U.S. Senate who recently passed – Robert Dole. Like Reid, for many years he was perhaps the most influential member of the Senate. The attached photograph is of Dole and me from six years ago in Washington, D.C. As the photo reveals, we were engaged in an intimate conversation about a project we were engaged in – to complete a memorial to President Eisenhower. He volunteered to help when help was most needed. He joined with me and others on our National Advisory Committee. At the time, I was also serving as Senior Consultant to the Commission. We were having a difficult time obtaining funding to complete the project. This was despite Eisenhower’s pivotal leadership on D-Day and winning the war in Europe, as
well as his well-earned status as the fifth greatest President in U.S. history (according to academics). The night the photo was taken was when we garnered the needed momentum to fund the project. It was all because of Senator Dole. He had the national respect to bring our bi-partisan team together. As a severely wounded veteran of WW II and as a national political leader he had the personal capital in terms of experience and integrity to lead us. This story is shared, for what we had in common, in addition to the project were our roots. Dole was from Russell, Kansas. Reid was from Searchlight, Nevada. I was from Castro Valley. Our roots were not ones of privilege, means or status. With perse-
verance we were able to create lives of significance from our shared roots in small hometowns. Eisenhower came out of a similar background. He had been pivotal to our nation and the world. We were operating in a world of commonality, not of difference or diversity. At the recent memorial service for Dole at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., another person from the East Bay attended. He sat directly behind Dole’s widow (Libby). He, like myself, went to Chabot College. He is very grateful to Chabot for staging his life. It is a feeling we both share. And - both of us served on the Advisory Committee to the Eisenhower Commission. He spoke at an event for Dole held at the WW II Memorial. That memorial, like the
Eisenhower Memorial, would not exist without Dole. The speaker was Tom Hanks. Like Reid and Dole, Hanks and I had much in common. It was our roots and our gratitude for those roots. A favorite memory of Dole is a story he shared one day. It was when he called former President Carter to invite him to join our Advisory Committee. President Carter’s response brought tears to Dole’s eyes. Carter said that he had hoped he would be invited to support our project. He said that “Eisenhower was my hero. Count me in.” Through sincerity and historical significance, both the Eisenhower and WW II memorials were completed. Both are due to Senator Dole’s passion, gratitude, and leadership. As a closing footnote, one final story about Senator Dole. It was from Memorial Day, 1984. I was at Arlington Cemetery for the “changing of the guard” ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A man stood behind me. It was Senator Dole. He stood erect watching this historic ceremony. I respected his solitude and did not say hello. Another person did and asked why he was there. Dole quietly said, “I come here every year to pay my respects.” After the ceremony, I watched him walk away into the crowd. He was alone, yet he was there on behalf of the millions of Americans who fought on behalf of our nation. Many died and were wounded. He was one of them. In the end, we are all Americans. Harry Reid, Bob Dole, Tom Hanks, and I had commonalities - our modest roots and appreciation for towns like Searchlight, Russell, Castro Valley, and the United States of America.
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By Thomas E. Lorentzen SPECIAL TO THE FORUM
JANUARY 03, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 585460 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): GF Cards and Gaming, located at 5352 Pacific Terrace Court, Castro Valley, Ca 94552, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gary Fleming, 5352 Pacific Terrace Court, Castro Valley, Ca 94552. This business is conducted by an individual. This business commenced N/A /s/ Gary Fleming This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 02, 2027 JAN 12, 19, 26, FEB 02, 2022 0445-CVF
This photograph is of Senator Dole and me (Thomas Lorentzen) from six years ago in Washington, D.C.
JANUARY 06, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 585527 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): El Tenampa, located at 656 E, 14th St., San Leandro, Ca 94577, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Family Sanchez, 2789 Lakeview drive, San Leandro, Ca 94577. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 12/14/21 /s/ Arturo Sanchez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 05, 2027 JAN 12, 19, 26, FEB 02, 2022 0445-CVF
JAN 06, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 545526 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): Jaleo Trucking LLC, located at 3675 Santa Maria Ct., Castro Valley CA 94546, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jaleo Trucking LLC, 3675 Santa Maria Ct., Castro Valley CA 94546. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This business commenced 5/18/18 /s/ Oscar Sanchez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 05, 2027 JAN 26, FEB 02, 09, 16, 2022 0451-CVF
JAN 20, 2022 County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY By----------, Deputy FILE NO. 585777 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): ARootingforYou, located at 16979 Columbia Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94552, in Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): PLANTS UNLIMITED, INC., 16979 Columbia Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94552. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This business commenced 08/21/2021 /s/ John R. Goldstein This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Expires JAN 19, 2027 JAN 26, FEB 02, 09, 16, 2022 0452-CVF
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LETTERS to the EDITOR Thankful for Castro Valley Eden Area Communities Dear Editor, The past two years have really been a challenge for all of us, including the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce. I had the privilege of being the President the past two years (2020 and 2021) and was excited as our new President, Julie Sumiki, was installed this past Thursday, January 20. Thanks to a tremendous Board, the Chamber emerged more resilient and maintained our proactive work for members and the entire community of Castro Valley and Eden Area communities. I am so thankful for everyone who worked together to bring as much “normal” as possible. I also want to recognize the following Chamber board members for truly going “above and beyond” to serve our members and communities: Julie Sumiki, the owner of State Farm Insurance in Castro Valley, for her talent and willingness to help wherever needed in all areas of running the Chamber; Dr. Al Hearne, Superintendent of Redwood Christian Schools, who served as our Treasurer for his accuracy in ensuring our financial reports were always accurate and understandable, enabling the Chamber to stay within budget without decreasing services; Captain Marty Neideffer, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, who worked tirelessly to ensure the Chamber focuses on businesses in the Ashland and Cherryland community to improve business in the area and the lives of residents, and his work helping the Chamber partner with DSAL, Deputy Sheriffs Activities League was respected by all; Cindy Torres, Cherryland Community Association, for her tireless work on behalf of the entire Chamber, especially the Cherryland community; Todd Anglin, the owner of State Farm Insurance in Castro Valley, for chairing the best Economic Development Committee this Chamber has ever hosted; Jim Phillips, Phillips Law Office in Castro Valley and Chair of the Chamber Business Plan Committee, for using his gifts and talents leading in the creation of a written, workable business plan that are measurable; Aaron Lewis, Aaron’s Auto Brokerage & Sales in Castro Valley, for chairing our Lunch & Learn Mixer Committees ensuring that we had the opportunity to learn from each other as well as outside speakers; and Susan McCue, Alameda County Community Development Agency, for her hard work as Board Secretary ensuring meeting minutes were accurate and timely, and for her help working with the County ensuring both the County and Chamber stayed informed of the other’s goals and programs. And I want to encourage the Castro Valley and Eden Area communities to give President Sumiki the same level of outstanding support I have received. Grateful and Thankful . . . –David Gehrke, Board Past President 2020-21 Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce
End the Forced Mandates! Dear Editor, I want to thank a few people in regard to the Freedom/Anti Mandates Rally Saturday, in case certain people want to call it a Republican, Trump, right-wing, anti-vax, or whatever it was just a rally for freedom for ALL Americans. Thanks to those who participated, the ACFD for lighting up the sirens in solidarity as they drove by (we know your fight), law enforcement for the fist pumps and salutes, the 90% of horn honkers and thumbs up you were great! To the 10% who middle fingered, yelled obscenities (even with kids in the car tsk tsk tsk) and yelled for us to get the Fauci Ouchie and wear a mask we thank you also, you make it so enjoyable and worth the fight for freedom. These mandates are unconstitutional and draconian, and your compliance will never end this nightmare which are ruining lives, businesses and our way of living. Do you really want to be like Australia, Canada, North Korea? We don’t and it’s time to wake up and fight for your God given rights and liberties. Time to end forced mandates! –Manny Morales, Castro Valley
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Disinformation is Dangerous Each one of us has a solemn obligation to not blindly accept disinformation on social and other media. Disinformation has proven to be quite deadly for Americans. Disinformation about the safe and effective corona virus vaccine has caused tens of thousands of unnecessary deaths and caused even more people terrible sickness and suffering. The Big Lie about election fraud from Fox, the GOP and the disgraced and twice-impeached former President has created division, needless apathy and violence against government election officials. An insurrection is defined as a violent uprising against authority or government. On January 6, 2021 one of our political parties implemented their planned insurrection to overthrow the elected government. A total of seven people died as a result of that violence, according to a bipartisan Senate panel. A previous writer meant to say that Ashley Babbitt was the only violent insurrectionist who died on January 6. Let’s make sure we all work to ensure that only facts are relied upon when it comes to events and news. Truth matters! A lot. We should take and keep an oath to resist dangerous disinformation wherever we see or hear it. Otherwise anything becomes believable, no matter how unscientific, disrespectful, false or misleading. The future of our government and democracy for the people is literally in danger when citizens repeat and promulgate disinformation. And when we allow it to stand. –David Siegel, Castro Valley
Remember January 6, 2021 We should all remember January 6, 2021as the day the Democratic party tried to set up a so called “insurrection” to defame President Trump and lie about what really happened, and what started to be a peaceful demonstration. Why is it that Pelosi refused to send the 20,000 police President Trump asked for several days before the 6th as he knew there would be a huge turnout as he always had in previous rallies? And why has Pelosi refused to let us see that days’ many hours of tape of that Demonstration now in her possession? There were only two people who died not five at that rally. She was a Marine who was unarmed, just a bystander, but was killed by a police officer (that action has never ben investigated yet!) The other person who died was a man from a heart attack. His family has stated he had a bad heart! Mr. Siegel’s letter talks about Biden and how he is pushing for the John Lewis Voting Act (among other unjustified bills). That is a power grab by the Democrats! Anyone who wants to vote can vote!! It is a privilege to vote. People have fought and died for that privilege. Immigrants have become naturalized citizens for the rights of voting. you need an ID at airports, buying liquor etc., NO ONE should be able to vote without an ID! Mr. Siegel states that Biden’s administration is doing so much for the citizens of this country. Since when is lawlessness, endless lies, open borders, illegal drugs flooding our country (and being the number one killer) flying illegals in the middle of the night to various states, throwing government money (tax Payers’ money) to those who are illegals, druggies, or those who just don’t want to work a successful way to govern the American people? –Lydia Anderson, Castro Valley
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Parody at its Best Dear Editor, I love your political satire column! Putting it in Letters to the Editor is a nice touch. Casual readers may dismiss it as an angry, retired crank with nothing better to do. But the more dedicated among us piece it together: this is Old Man Yells At Cloud in weekly syndication. Being a fan, I’ve got some ideas to keep your parody fresh. Let’s get some backstory for our self-imagined hero: How many times has he been informed he is “no longer welcome at this establishment?” And years after gay marriage was legalized, how did he single-handedly crush the tidal wave of polygamy in our great nation? But above all else, thanks for your tireless work. I look forward to the next rant! –Travis Reitter, Castro Valley
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
CVUSD Is Failing Its Jewish Community Dear Castro Valley Community: The Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) claims it is committed to ensuring the inclusion and belonging of all students and families with its tagline “All Means All.” However, it appears this declaration comes with a notable exception: Jews not included. At its January 19 board meeting, CVUSD opted to contract with the proponents of an ethnic studies curriculum rejected by the California Department of Education for containing antisemitic, discriminatory content. This group, Liberated Ethnic Studies, and its leaders consistently attack and demonize Jewish civil rights and Jewish community organizations. The new contract may expose students to antisemitic and hateful antiIsrael content, and likely violates district policy, the state Education Code, and state legislation. By approving a contract offering Liberated Ethnic Studies $82,560 in taxpayer dollars to train teachers and develop curricula, the district is leaving its doors open to bigotry and making Jewish families feel unsafe in its schools. We are proud of the parents, students, rabbis, and community members who spoke so eloquently and bravely at the board meeting last week, expressing their strong objections, but we are disturbed that the district has refused multiple requests to meet with the Jewish community’s representatives to discuss our concerns. At a time of surging antisemitism in this country, along with rising hate facing our Black, Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander, and Muslim neighbors, we need and support the teaching of an ethnic studies curriculum that truly follows the ideal that “All Means All.” We invite Castro Valley residents to let the school board know that a contractor fanning anti-Jewish bias is unacceptable. We urge the Board and district to halt this hurtful contract, repair trust with the Jewish community, and pursue an inclusive ethnic studies process.
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