Pot Bust
$1 Million in marijuana seized at illegal Castro Valley grow house Page 3
On a Good Note
CVHS choir teams wins big at state choral competition Page 5
CV’s Relentless Drive wins San Ramon Basketball Classic Page 12
A lone rider perches atop Harry’s Hill. A massive American fag is saddled next to her right leg as she grips the fagpole in her hand, the other tightly wrapped around the horse’s reigns. The crowd below cheers and claps in anticipation when suddenly… the rider thunders down the hill at full speed and bursts through the gates and into the arena.
Since the 1950s, the Rowell Ranch Rodeo has included a procession into the rodeo grounds to signify the beginning of each day’s events. Once the rider arrives and the crowd settles down, the announcer leads the group into the National Anthem for a very Americana-type experience. And while the tradition has evolved from a slow parade see RODEO on page 10
Brooke Fagundes races down the hills behind the Rowell Ranch Rodeo grounds as part of the annual Grand Entry. This year’s opening ceremony will be on Saturday, May 18.
Chanticleers Theatre’s current play, “Just My TYPE” has a surprising origin story — beginning in the theater’s dressing room in 2005. It sprang from a discussion between two actors, Charlotte Jacobs and Michael Sally, about the usefulness of horoscopes. Jacobs recalls how her collaboration with Sally began. “Michael Sally and I met
when we performed ‘I Do! I Do’ at Chanticleers under the direction of Al Fink,” she says. “Down in the dressing room, after I had on my makeup and costume, I would read the day’s horoscope and report it to Michael… as a family therapist, Michael didn’t think much of the horoscope and teased me about reading it. He informed me about the importance of personality types as predictors of successful relationships and gave me his copy of ‘Type
Talk: The 16 Personality Types that Determine How We Live, Love, and Work’.” Jacobs and Sally found that they liked working together and thought that the topic of personality types and relationships would make for a great musical comedy. They wrote a script over several weeks at Le Boulangerie cafe, at a booth in the back “so we wouldn’t get evicted for our constant laughter,” Jacobs said. see TYPE on page 4
The CHP is investigating two separate car crashes in Castro Valley last Monday (April 29), one of which resulted in the death of a 15-year-old boy from San Leandro.
The fatality happened on Palomares Road near mile marker 4.3 at approximately 4:20 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol (CHP) Offcer Jennifer Pabst. The CHP and Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) responded to a call about a black Honda Accord traveling in the northbound direction that veered off the roadway and crashed into a power pole. Investigators say the car overturned and landed upside-down at the base of a tree. First responders quickly used special tools to rip open the car and remove two people inside.
The passenger, 15-year-old Jayden Herr of San Leandro, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Jayden’s brother, 18-year-old William Herr, was identifed as the driver and transported to a local hospital with major injuries.
Offcer Pabst said alcohol or drugs are not considered to be a factor in the collision, but the incident is under felony investigation. see CHP on page 3
Muldoon and Geoffrey Colton star in this month’s production of “Just My TYPE” at Chanticleers Theatre.
On April 21, 2024, Castro Valley celebrated the achievements of members of our community with the induction of the Class of 2024 Castro Valley Sports Foundation Hall of Fame. The event was attended by more than by more than 250 honorees and supporters. The CVSF Board appreciates and thanks the following for their support of the HOF Dinner and Castro Valley Athletics.
Happy May! Have you all been as busy as I have? Well, let me rephrase that. My life has felt really busy, but I can’t always tell if I’m actually busy… or I think I’m busy. And if I’m truly busy, am I busy doing the things that really matter, or if it s flled with things that ust suck up time?
I recently listened to a book called 10x is Easier Than 2x on Audible. I was interested in this because I’ve been wanting to expand my business. But as I started learning more about the book, I realized there are so many ways to use this concept. Not only does it apply to business, but you can also apply it to your health, your
relationships, your happiness, etc.
Here’s the biggest takeaway for me from the book, and if it intrigues you, you should check out the book: you can work your way to 2x your life, but you can’t personally 10x your life. You need other people.
I’ve always prided myself on how hard I worked growing up. As I’ve built my business, thought if ust put in a little more work, a few more hours, and slept a little bit less, I could make it to the next level. However, continuous hard work leads to the body breaking down over time. But what if I wanted to u p levels higher? I will literally die before I
can grind myself there. So, for that to happen, I need the help and support of other people. In addition to needing the support, 2xing your life could involve any number of ways to achieve that goal. This can be another barrier—analysis paralysis. There have been so many times I’ve tried to pick a show on etfix only to turn it off and go to bed because I ust spent the last hour adding more shows to my list instead of watching a show. But to 10x your life? There are so few options, maybe only one, to choose from.
For example, if I wanted to lose 5 pounds, how could I do it? What diet would I choose? What exercise regimen do I need? Honestly, I think any and all diets and exercise regimens see KOO on page 5
The CHP is investigating the death of a 15-year-old from San Leandro who was a passenger in this vehicle that crashed on Palomares Road.
continued from front page Engulfed in Flames Hours earlier, on Redwood Road, County Fire crews with Engine 26 responded to a car on fre near the edwood Canyon Golf Course entrance. No injuries were reported.
ACFD video shows a 4-door vehicle engulfed in fa es in the iddle of the street as fre-
fghters douse the bla e with water. The call came in before midnight, and ACFD posted the video around 12:14. he vehicle fre on edwood Road was an abandoned stolen vehicle Offcer Pabst said Once the fre departent extinguished the fre the vehicle was towed from the roadway.”
Offcer Pabst did not say whether the driver was on site when frefghters arrived or what had happened to the driver.
Anyone with information on either the car crash on Palo ares oad or the car on fre on edwood oad is urged to call the CHP Hayward rea Offce at ( )
More than $1 million in marijuana plants, processed pot and cash was sei ed on the morning of May 1 at a home on the 3100 block of Barrett Court near Lake Chabot Road by the California Department of Cannabis Control ( CC) Agents entering the building
found advanced lighting, HVAC, and growing equipment. Authorities did not say if anyone was home during the raid. The home is registered to a 36-year-old San Jose man, who also has another registered property in Castro Valley.
According to DCC spokesperson David Hafner, agents confscated pounds of cannabis fower valued at
$252,450, 949 cannabis plants valued at $782,925, and $1,250 in cash. The DCC was renamed three years ago from the Bureau of Cannabis Control. The drug enforcement agency looks for illegal operations in the state. Hafner said the DCC led the operation with assistance from Alameda County Code Enforcement, which later redtagged the home.
Shoplifter Caught
Sunday, May 5: At 1:34 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 39-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of shoplifting from a drug store on Castro Valley Boulevard near Yeandle Avenue. The man was detained by store security after they noticed him walking out with unpaid merchandise. Deputies also reported the man had illegal drug paraphernalia in his pockets and was in violation of his probation.
Traffc Stop Ends in Car Thief’s Arrest
Sunday, May 5: at 4:18 p.m., A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle, violating the terms of his parole, resisting arrest, and possessing stolen property and burglar tools. Deputies pulled the man over at a motel on Castro Valley Boulevard near Chaparral Lane after checking the vehicle’s plates. The man was taken into custody.
Broke into Mobile Home Friday, May 3: at 1:15 p.m., Deputies arrested a 44-yearold man with no permanent residence on suspicion of en-
tering and occupying a mobile home without permission and possessing stolen property. The man was seen gaining entrance to a unit on Castro Valley Boulevard near Marshall Street. Deputies handcuffed the man and took him into custody.
Elder Abuse
Friday, May 3: at 12:01 a.m., A 61-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of elder abuse and resisting arrest. Deputies responded to an anonymous call about an altercation at a home on Sandy Road near Elrod Drive. The man was taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
Stolen Vehicle
Thursday, May 2: at 11:39 a.m., Deputies arrested a 38-year-old woman on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and illegal narcotics. The woman was traveling on Castro Valley Boulevard near Center Street when deputies ran her plates and found the car reported stolen. During questioning, deputies discovered her stash. The woman was taken into custody.
Attempted Arson
Wednesday, May 1: at 10:15 a.m., A 60-year-old CV woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted arson and damages to private property of more than $400. Deputies and frefghters responded to a fre reported at a home on Grove Way near Cameron Street. The woman was handcuffed and taken into custody.
Wanted Woman
Tuesday, April 30: at 10:30 p.m., Deputies arrested a 60-year-old woman from Castro Valley as part of a warrant issued for her capture. The woman was at an apartment on Grove Way near Redwood Road when deputies arrived and took her to Santa Rita Jail.
Assault with Deadly Weapon
Monday, April 29: at 3:08 p.m., A 50-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. The man was at an apartment on Center Street near Grove Way when deputies responded to an altercation. The man was taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
This year marks nine decades since a group of local leaders, inspired by some of America’s frst conser ationists, successfully brought the creation of the East Bay Regional Park istrict to residents. t’s time to celebrate the open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation, and en ironmental education pro ided by that incredible ision years ago. Please oin East Bay Parks at its free birthday festi al for the entire community. This FREE e ent takes place this Saturday, May 11, from 1 am to pm at ake Chabot Regional Park 1 ake Chabot Road in Castro alley and will feature musical and other performances, a kids’ one with hands on fun, nature e hibits and acti ities, food trucks, eco friendly games, and more
continued from front page Their play, then called “TYPE Talking,” premiered in 2007. It featured the two actors taking on musical roles in several different personalities.
Jacobs says, “With the enthusiastic reception on opening night at Chanticleers, we knew the show had a future.”
he frst run was successful,” says Chanticleers’ current artistic director, Christine Plowright, “but the original piece used contemporary pop tunes. The cost of using these for production was prohibitive. They brought Grammy Award winner Rita Abrams on board to write words and lyrics.”
Composer/lyricist Abrams was already famous nationwide for her song “Mill Valley,” which she and her third-grade students performed during the 1969-70 school year.
“We knew of Rita’s reputation, and several people suggested her,” says Jacobs. Then, I think we made a cold call and invited her to lunch in Castro Valley, and she saw the potential and challenges of the show.”
T AY ednesday, May 8
Air Quality and Asthma Awareness Celebration
Join the Castro Valley Library and its guest the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week and Asthma Awareness Month. Meet representatives from the U.S. EPA’s Indoor Environments Team in the Library’s lobby to learn more about the environment and human health today Wednesday, May 8 from 3:30 to 6pm. They’ll be demonstrating a do-it-yourself air cleaner for your home, in addition to sharing free educational materials for all ages.
T M RR Thursday, May
CV Library and Rubicon Programs Job Fair
The Castro Valley Library and Rubicon Programs will hold a Job Fair at the library tomorrow, Thursday, May 9 from 10am to 12pm. Many employers will be present. Discover resources from organizations and businesses who are interested in sharing information and career opportunities. Library is located at 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley.
Friday, May 1
BBQ AXE and BREW
Abrams recalled that all it took was a few minutes with Jacobs and Sally to realize how impressive they were and what an honor it was to be chosen by them.
The BBQ AXE and BREW event is happening this Friday, May 10 at 5pm at the Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park (9725 Dublin Canyon Rd, Castro Valley), brought to you by the Rotary Club of Castro Valley. This is a Free Entry/ Free Parking event. Come join us for the fun and great food supplied by Canyon’s BBQ, Live Rock music, Craft Beers, local wines and lots of fun for the kids and adults! If you would like to have an AXE team, competing for cash prizes, email randyvanderbilt@yahoo.com for information. If you like Cornhole and would like to compete in the tournament, email cornholecv@gmail.com for more information.
Saturday, May 11
“So, I dove into the project and never looked back,” says Abrams. “It was challenging, as are all worthy creations, but satisfying, stimulating, and major fun!” She adds, “And a promise to our Chanticleers Theater audience: You’ll not only be entertained but also gain some insights about yourselves and your own relationships, or those you hope to have. Oh, and one more thing— in the course of working on the musical arrangements, I ended up falling in love with a musician we hired, who became my life partner — because he’s Just My TYPE!”
A bit more about the backgrounds of Charlotte Jacobs and Michael Sally: Jacobs, whose “day job” was as a doctor of oncology and professor at Stanford University, participated in musical theater since she was a fve year old in Tennessee.
“I saw a movie starring Ethel Merman, and I wanted to be just like her—and like the doctor Edward Jenner too,” says Jacobs. “I wrote my own material and entertained the neighbors —maybe entertain is too generous a word— and the veterans at a VA home.”
see TYPE on page 5
ParkFest: Celebrate 90 Years of East Bay Regional Parks
The 90th Birthday Celebration of East Bay Regional Park District, will feature live music, performances, a kids’ zone, nature exhibits and activities, food trucks, eco-friendly games, and more! This FREE event takes place this Saturday, May 11, from 10am to 4pm at Lake Chabot Regional Park (17600 Lake Chabot Road in Castro Valley).
Saturday, May 11
Mothers’ Day Tea at CV United Methodist Church
Enjoy a special time with a special family member or friend at the Mothers’ Day Tea at Castro Valley United Methodist Church. Seating 11am and 1pm. Reservations required. Please email loughrigek@gmail.com
Sunday, May 1
Practice Your English at CV Library
This Sunday, May 12 from 2 pm to 3 pm, you can improve your conversation skills by chatting with other people about everyday topics in a friendly, welcoming group. Each month’s session will feature new topics and vocabulary to practice. This program is for adults who are advanced beginner and intermediate English speakers. Registration is required, visit www.aclibrary.org or call 510-667-7900.
Saturday, May 18
A.R.T., Inc. Celebrates 40th Anniversary
40 Years of Art A.R.T., Inc. is celebrating its 40th Anniversary next Saturday, May 18, from 3 to 5pm at the Adobe Art Gallery (20395 San Miguel Ave.) Free and Open to the public. Over $600 in prize money will be awarded. Isaac Kim and James Choi will be featured in the Bach Double Violin Concerto. There will be a reception immediately after the concert to meet the soloists and musicians.
continued from page 2 would get me the result. Now, what if I wanted to lose 50 pounds? I need to be stricter and more disciplined about my diet and how often I work out. What if I wanted to focus on my mental health and overall wellness? If I just wanted to feel a little better, there are so many different things I could do. I need a walk here, a little yoga there, and maybe some editation when can ft it in But what if I was diagnosed with Depression and wanted to get off the meds? To me, that would be a 10x improvement, right? I would be a lot more disciplined about exercise, controlling what thoughts are going on in my head, taking medications as needed and prescribed, and looking at my sleep, diet, social life, etc.
In many ways, 10xing your life means you have absolute clarity on what you want out of life, which then helps you lay out the plan to execute it. So, here’s my question for you. I’ve asked you about your goals at the beginning of the year. Now, I want you to 10x those goals. Sit with it and think about it. What would you do differently starting today if you were to work on achieving that goal?
Let me know your answers. ou now where to fnd e Coach Kev helps people fnd calm, clarity, and confdence in their life while working on 10xing his life. Contact him at kevinkoocoaching@gmail. com, or follow on IG and YouTube @kevinkoocoaching and come meditate with him at https://bit.ly/kkcmeditation
or the frst ti e in six years Castro Valley High School’s choir teams competed in the Northern California Golden State Choral Competition held at Pacifc nion College in Napa County.
Students performed with poise and excellence and earned several honors at the Tuesday, April 23, competition.
CVHS’s famous Madrigals placed 1st in the “Small Choir” category and the winner in the “Best Foreign Language Performance” category. The school’s
broader A Cappella team also received a unner p recognition in the arge Choir” category.
Choir Director Laryssa Sadoway returned the CVHS choirs to the competition after a short hiatus. Castro Valley hosted the competition in 2023 but did not compete. After hours of preparation, travel, and volunteer time from staff, students, and parents, Sadoway noted that being able to compete this year and bring home wins was so validating and a proud moment for everyone.
“It was a joy to see our CVHS students fnally be able to resu e this tradition of competing at this elite fes-
tival,” Sadoway told the Forum. “There is nothing like this moment, where students aim to achieve their pinnacle performance of the year. I am so proud of everyone involved in this effort.”
The Golden State Choral competition brought nine exceptional high school choirs across the greater Bay Area to compete in the “Small Choir” and/or “Large Choir” categories. Of the nine choirs, Castro Valley High was one of only three high schools to compete in both categories.
For performance videos, check out the choir’s YouTube channel: tinyurl. com/cvhschoir
continued from previous page Sally, who grew up in Castro Valley, once lived right across the street from the Castro Valley Community Center where Chanticleers stands now.
“I have memories of sitting in a red Flyer wagon and being pushed down the steep driveway by my neighbors, crossing Quail Ave, and landing in the park,” he says. “Before the theater was located at its current site, it was my preschool. I went to CV schools, was in music and drama, and swam on the CVHS swim team.”
He’s also appeared in and directed many Bay Area plays, including several at Chanticleers, while working full-time as a psychotherapist.
Sally says that creating “Just My TYPE” was one of the most satisfying collaborations of his creative life.
“I feel so grateful to have worked on this labor of love with two of the most gifted and talented collaborators. I believe that one of the greatest accomplishments is learning how to collaborate and share creative ideas,” he adds.
Chanticleers’ production of “Just My TYPE,” featuring Geoffrey Colton as Ben and Martie Muldoon as Kate, plays Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through May 25. Tickets are available at www.Chanticleers.org or by calling (510) SEE-LIVE. Chanticleers Theatre is located at Castro Valley Community Center, 18988 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley. Tickets are $30 for general admission, $25 for senior/military, and $10 for students.
NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL MEETING
CASTRO VALLEY CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE
To Receive a SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY COMMENTS OF PREVIOUS WORKSHOP
Dear Community Member: This notice is to inform you that the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (CVMAC) will hold an informational meeting to receive a summary of the community input of the special workshop of March 13, 2024, for the Castro Valley Central Business District pecifc Plan (C C P) pdate he C C infor ational eeting on this su ary will be held as listed below
Subject:
Summary of Community Comments of the Special Workshop Previously Held on March 13, 2024 Project:
Castro alley Central usiness istrict pecifc Plan pdate Public Comments:
his Courtesy otice is ailed out to provide public notifcation so that you have an opportunity to participate in the infor ational eeting Please note that no decisions or votes will be held at this infor ational eeting t is being held only to su ari e co unity co ents fro the previously held special co unity wor shop
Public Hearing:
INFORMATIONAL MEETING: This hybrid meeting will be held in person and on the “Zoom Webinar” platform on: onday ay at p
P O P C P O he eeting site is open to the public f attending in person please go to
Castro Valley Library, Chabot Room, 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley, CA
O P C P O his is a Hybrid eeting using the oo ebinar platfor e bers of the public wanting to attend this eeting and spea on this ite can fnd out how to do so by referencing the County s teleconferencing guidelines posted online at http acgov org cda planning docu ents eleconferencing uidelinesforPublicHearings pdf
At the Noticed date and time listed above, the Zoom Webinar is accessible at this Web Address: https us web oo us
PHO O ( ) or ( )
Accessing Application Materials:
Copies of the plans and other materials are available for public electronic review, by e-mail request to the County Planning Department, or at the website at https acgov org cda planning calendar ht
Contact Staff Planner: or general infor ation uestions or co ents about this pro ect contact odrigo Ordu a by telephone at or at by e ail at rodrigo orduna acgov org or other infor ation visit the pro ect website at https www cvgpi ple entation co phase eeting infor ation
I have several terracotta pots in which plants have died. Before replanting them, should I sterilize the pots? If so, how would I do so?
I think you want to disinfect them instead of sterilizing them. It is easily done by soaking them in a solution of equal parts distilled water and white vinegar for thirty minutes.
mix. Buzz Bertolero, an Advanced California Certifed Nursery Professional, is here to provide you with expert
gardening advice. The Dirt Gardener’s website is www. dirtgardener.com, and you can send your questions to buzz@dirtgardener.com.
Laurie Pfohl
LauriePfohl@gmail.com
door you will see a lush planted glass enclosed atrium, formal living room w/ vaulted wood ceiling, oor to ceiling windows looking out at the wrap around deck, hardwood ooring, gas replace and dining area all opening to updated large kitchen w/eating area, breakfast bar, granite counters, gas cooktop, and slider to sunroom and pool w/solar, great for sitting out and enjoying a morning co ee.
Primary bedroom w/built in dresser, bath w/oversized shower and slider to covered pool w/waterfall. Downstairs you will nd a family room w/gas replace and slider to parking area and yard, large, nished storage/bonus room and access to under the home w/additional storage.
Entertain, relax, garden or play in the expansive grounds w/multiple patios, large deck, storage shed, orchard w/ fruit trees and grapevines all on drip system. Additional features include solar for the home, generator and large laundry room o kitchen w/cabinets and door to pool. All this and more, you will not be disappointed! 26233 Clover Rd., Hayward • $1,798,000
You can run a classified ad for a little as $35 a week. Your ad runs in both of our newspapers, the Castro Valley Forum on Wednesday and the San Leandro Times on Thursday. You can also save by placing your ad on our website at castrovalleyforum.com or sanleandrotimes.com. We’ll call you for your credit or debit card info for payment. To place an ad by phone call Patrick Vadnais at 510-614-1560, Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*MPCONCRETE. Driveways, Patio, Retaining Walls, Stamped Concrete, Asphalt, Hauling. Lic.#1054154. Milo 510-502-9336.
S.L. CONCRETE SERVICE Driveways, Sidewalks, Stamped Concrete, Retaining Walls, Tree and Drain Service. Lic.#982202. 510856-8937.
NOTICETO READERS California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State Law also requires that contractors include their license number on all advertising. Advertisers appearing on this page without a license number indicate that the contractor is not licensed. You can check the status of your licensed contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or (800) 321-2752. Unlicensed contractors taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.
Advertise your Home for rent in the San Leandro Times & Castro Valley Forum DON’T LET ANOTHER WEEK SLIPBY!
– Avacancy day is money lost forever –
To place an ad call 510-614-1558
To Place a Garage Sale Ad 614-1558
*SPECIALIZING IN WOOD FENCES, DECKS & RETAINING WALLS. Replace or repair, paved walkways, yard cleaning, tree trimming, topping or removal, garage cleaning & debris removal. Insured & Bonded #8189. Jerry 510-410-2427.
Fence wobbly? Call Randy's Fence Reinforcement and save thousands! 510-706-6189.
FIVE CANYONS NEIGHBORHOOD
GARAGE SALE Sat., May 11 & Sun. May 12, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Drive by ... All participating homes are located off of Five Canyons Parkway between Boulder Canyon Drive and Misty Spring Drive. FOR QUESTIONS call 925-743-3080, ext. 120.
WORTH THE TRIPGARAGE SALE Fri. 5/10-Sat. 5/11, 9am-1pm. 17764 Columbia Drive, C.V.
ESTATE SALE Sat. 5/11, 11am-3pm. 766 Elsie Avenue, San Leandro.
*BEAUTYGARDEN LANDSCAPING
Design - Construction - Maintenance. Cleanups, New Lawn, Artificial Grass, Irrigation, Patios, Pathways, Brick, Stone, Concrete Fence/ Decks. Free Estimates! Lic.#925130. 510-691-8852. www.beautygardenlandscaping.com
JAIME’S GARDENING Maintenance, Trimming, Cleanups, Hauling, Sprinkler Repair/ Timers. FREE Estimates. Insured. 510-299-9583
G G ARDENING ARDENING /T /T REE REE S S ERVICE ERVICE
NAVA'SCOMPLETE LANDSCAP-
ING: Mowing, trees, cleanup, hauling, FREE estimates. 510 512-5857.
HANDYMAN/ LANDSCAPING SERVICE. Maintenance, Cleanups, Hauling, Fences, Decks/ Patios, Painting, Repairs, Tree Work, Concrete. 510-712-4318.
HAULING: Small and Big Jobs. Furniture, Concrete, Wood, Trash, Metal, Demolition. Also house inside/ outside cleanups. 510-715-1578.
KYROS IN-HOME CARE & REGISTRYproviding 24/7 quality caregivers. Call 510-397-0359 or 925-5943994.
NEED - MUSIC LESSONS or PIANO TUNING?
Check the Classified Ads under “MUSICALSERVICES” for help.
WE ARE HIRING Bay-O-Vista Swim, Gym, and Pickleball Club. We are currently hiring part-time staff. We are an Equal Opertunity Employer. We have flexable shifts to work with other schedules. Open Hours 5:30am to 9:30pm. 1. Qualified Baby-sitters part time 2. Certified Lifeguards for Summer 3. Part-time Facility Attendant 4. Part-time Front Office Attendant Please pickup application at 1881 Astor Drive, San Leandro. During construction USE View Dr to Astor or Fairmont to Lake Chabot Road to Astor. or email Sandy at: sandy@bovswim.com and request an application be emailed to you ... Don’t delay.
VICTORIA’SHOUSE CLEANING
Excellent references. Free estimates Reasonable rates. 510-715-1578 VictoriaGutierrez140@gmail.com
Fishing pole and reel $25. Call 510278-9719.
You can place a FREE “MISC. FOR SALE” ad for items $50 or less at: sanleandrotimes.com or at: castrovalleyforum.com or more info call Patrick Mon-Fri. 9am-1pm at 510-614-1560 (some restrictions may apply)
WANTED - Reel to reel music tapes, Call Patrick 510-517-3351.
REAL
LANDLORDS – Advertise your units! Avacancy day is money lost forever ... R. Bowman
RV/ Trailer space in San Leandro and Oakland& Hayward. $950/ month. Call 510-481-9901.
Children’s Play Therapy Services now open in Castro Valley. Therapy for the very young, ages 3-9. Sylvia Blake, Licensed educational psychologist 510-697-7980 or 510-397-1875/ blakesylvia1981@gmail.com
Are you interested in buying or selling a home or property?
Would you like the help of a Professional Agent? For assistance call ...
*ACAREFULTREE SERVICE. Certified. Arborist. Lic.#694067. Trimming, Removals. FREE Estimates Bonded. Call 510-581-7377.
CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: Monday 5:00 p.m.
Monday, April 29, was a big night for 190 members of the Fine Arts Department of Redwood Christian Schools as members of the elementary, middle school and high school art, drama, instrumental and choral programs came together to celebrate their individual gifts and talents. The program was held at 3Crosses Church with parents, grandparents, students and other supporters present with art displays and individual group performances.
Musical Directors were Beverly Mayne (Royal Choir - Elementary), Azeem Ward (Elementary Band, Middle School Band, and High School Band) and Rachel Chow (Elementary Strings, Middle School Choir, Middle School Orchestra, High School Ladies Ensemble and High School
Concert Choir) with accompanists Esther Chan & Vaughan Medina. Art Instructors were Shannon Ferrer and Crystal Becerra, and Drama Director
was Charmaine Tilly. The Finale, directed by Department Chair Rachel Chow, was the combined Bands, Orchestras and Choirs representing all three grade levels combining their gifts and talents performing “I Know That My Redeemer Lives.” In his closing remarks, RCS Superintendent Dr. Al Hearne commended the students “for using the gifts and talents entrusted to them to glorify Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” and thanked the parents for entrusting their children to Redwood Christian Schools to provide them with a Christ-centered education.
Last month, the Castro Valley and Eden Area Chamber of Commerce and Castro Valley Adult School’s Strides Paid Internship Program (Strides PIP) partnered with Behavior Pivot Consulting to discuss the benefts of hiring individuals with disabilities within the workforce. The presentation emphasized personal and professional advantages for employers who create an inclusive workspace accommodating individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities.
It was remarkable to see the extent to which local businesses have embraced the opportunity to hire the students of the Strides PIP program. This initiative provides paid internship work for students by facilitating placement in employment roles in the community. There is no expense to employers in hiring students; instead, it is an excellent way for these companies to gain insight into working with and supporting employees with disabilities.
Disabilities can be both visible and invisible, each presenting unique challenges for employers as they strive to comprehend how to effectively provide opportunities or accommodations. Working with programs like the Strides PIP helps fnd the right ft between
and employers. It focuses on the strengths and abilities of the intern instead
of any limitations, leading to unique and innovative matches. The program also offers job coaching and staff members supporting interns with supplemental education.
When employment pathways are created for all, there are vast benefts to individuals and society. It promotes independence, creates social networks, contributes to social advancement, and boosts overall economic advantages. While 90 percent of companies claim to prioritize diversity and inclusion, according to the World Economic Forum, only 4 percent consider disability as a diversity factor.
However, research suggests that businesses that embrace inclusive hiring and retention practices are twice as likely to eet or surpass fnancial targets, six times more likely to demonstrate innovation and agility, and eight times more likely to achieve favorable business outcomes.
Embracing inclusivity in the workforce strengthens communities and drives broader prosperity for society. Programs like the Strides PIP are a perfect example of one see SANGHA on back page
continued from front page of contestants to the current downhill charge, the experience of the Grand Entry should not be missed.
“To have that kind of power coming down the hill at such a speed… it’s a rush,” Cindy Rosser told the Forum. “You gotta have a good horse that’s sure-footed, and hopefully, there’s no rocks or divots in the way.”
Cindy hung up her spurs in the late 2000s. Since then, the Grand Entry rider has been Rowell Rodeo cowgirl legend Brooke Fagundes.
“There’s just something about that hill,” Rosser says. Rosser spent 20 years making the descent from the hills above Rowell Ranch. Her other inda was the frst
to lead the procession into the Grand Entry, although the early days were more like a slow parade than a full downhill charge. Originally, the ranchers and participants gathered on the east side of the park and marched into the arena.
Several decades ago, Cotton Rosser (Linda’s husband and Cindy’s father) was the rodeo’s stock contractor and friend to Harry Rowell. Cotton and long-time Castro Valley resident Cecil Jones were trying to think of a way to make the rodeo’s grand entry that much more spectacular. They both looked at Harry’s Hill, and that’s how the idea began. Jones led a few Grand Entry rides of his own.
Eventually, Cindy took the reins from her mother and
drove down the hill as part of the Grand Entry for many years.
“I’ve done this opening ceremony since I was 14,” Rosser says. “I’ve done lots of things. I’ve jumped through paper horseshoes, come out of a cowboy boot, ridden through a Liberty Bell on horseback. he entry with the fag was ust another one of those things that we did to entertain the crowd.”
The Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo runs May 17 to 19.
The Grand Entry will be held daily (Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 18 at 3 p.m.; and Sunday, May 19 at 1:30 p.m.). Visit rowellranchrodeo.com to learn more and to purchase tickets. Tickets are also available at the gate on the day of the performance.
In response to Gail Lawton’s Letter to the Editor dated March 20, 2024. To begin with, I would like to thank the Forum for publishing divergent political views.
Ms. Lawton asks me to state the good things that Trump has done. I would refer Ms. Lawton to the fourth paragraph of Zack Papachristos’ Letter to the Editor dated March 20, 2024 for a partial list the good things Donald Trump has done for this country (listing over 10). In a strange way, Ms. Lawton and agree that it is easier to fnd fault in the negatives of the opposing political party candidates. I’m guilty of that. Ms. Lawton is guilty of that. Hopefully, the candidates will focus on what they will do for this country for the next four years instead of trashing the opposing candidate.
I still remain concerned that we cannot afford another four years of Joe Biden. Ignoring Joe Biden’s incompetence means that Trump haters are willing to accept Joe Biden’s open boarder policies, possibly getting us into World War III, and his fnancial ban rupting our country and its citi ens “We have a housing crisis in this country, yet millions are being spent to house people who aren t erican while low inco e ericans go without ew or City has spent million to house migrants, though its public housing residents live in squalor. ‘The city is going to put forth a ton of money for these people who aren t even citi ens but they forgot about the people who live in public housing right here,’ as one resident put it ( ewswee ece ber ) he iden administration wants to provide 5.7 million migrants with free medical services, food, and housing, according to government docu ents ( ews ax arch )
–Ken Owen, Castro Valley
like to take a moment to thank our readers and advertisers for helping keep TheForum viable over the years. As many of you may be aware, it has been challenging times for community newspapers. The cost of nearly every phase of publishing and delivering our newspapers has increased dramatically in the past 30+ years, while advertising revenue — our sole means of existence –has declined. That’s a bad combination. Our mission has always been to provide valuable, free and local news coverage. Because it is important to keep our community connected and informed, we ask that you please consider a contribution to help keep our presses rolling. As always, we appreciate your readership, ideas and words of encouragement.
Dear Editor,
I am hopeful you will print this letter as until I “discovered” the way to access the Forum blog, I did not get all the information and pictures associated with the stories. Okay, Readers, this is all you do: Go to www.mycastrovalleyforum.com and click the middle of the page to enlarge, then scroll through the paper and when you see a blue heading to any story, click on it and you are transferred to the article that would have other pictures and information submitted! Try it, with today’s issue. et everything out of the Castro alley oru and go to bac issues li e the front page Charro article on pril or scroll through and clic on the tudent Citi ens of the ear on page 5 … or scroll to page 10 and see individual pictures of all of the Castro alley ports oundation Hall of a e Inductees and more! Just click on the blue highlighted articles and get so much more out of our community newspaper. any than s to the C oru for all their great wor
–Bruce D and Linda L Johnson, Castro Valley
egarding whatever is to beco e of the ite id site applaud the words of inda angren for er C e ber who said, “We have to stop saying no to everything that comes before us and fnd a way to a e things wor here is no way everybody is going to be 100% happy with whatever comes of the rite aid building. We have already had at least at least one market, Sprouts, chased away by liberal unions. Heaven forbid the people of Castro alley spea louder than union representatives ow an sian restaurant that is a sure thing to bring much needed revenue to this area is being given thumbs down and one of the reasons beneft to the area gain a crowded restaurant means money which equals resourses we can distrubute a number of ways. Doing nothing, means nothing nd so far that s about all the Castro alley unicipal dvisory Council has been productive with wont hold y breath waiting.
–Steven Anticevich,Castro Valley
Our Athlete of the Week is Redwood Christian High School’s Carter Eberhard. On April 25, the Eagles’ Eberhard pitched a complete game against the Head Royce Jayhawks, allowing two runs while striking out 13 with no walks, only allowing six hits with 74 strikes out of his 98 pitches. Redwood Christian came out to an early lead in the third inning with four runs. Head Royce of Oakland returned with two runs of their own. The Eagles then amassed three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning and buried the Jayhawks in the ffth with fve more runs.
On Saturday, April 27, seven local 11-and-under girls’ basketball teams competed in the San Ramon Ballers Classic held at Windemere Ranch Middle School San Ramon with Castro Valley’s Relentless Drive winning the Championship. Madelyn Meyers was named the Classic’s Most Valuable Player. Madelyn, 10, attends Assumption Catholic School, and is the daughter of Josh and Meghan Meyers of San Leandro. Rebecca Seymour was also named to the All-Classic team. Rebecca, 11, attends Redwood Christian Elementary School, and is the daughter of Craig Seymour and Amy Kohl of Castro Valley. Coach AJ (Ansara Johnson) stated “We have only been together eight months but are showing a lot of potential to be a really good team. The joy is watching them grow as teammates and friends.”
The Community Advisory Council (CAC) is a Special Education resource to help provide an individual plan for Special Education students.
The CAC is appointed by the Mid-Alameda County Special Education Local Plan Area (MACSELPA), representing both public and private schools, for Special Education students in San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, and Hayward.
The CAC represents the unique interests and needs of Special Education. CAC collaborates between students, Educators and community members and the family. CAC helps families with the Individual Education Process (IEP) to provide an individual education plan for the student.
Regular CAC Meetings are held fve times a year and sponsor three educational workshops per year. Accessing the workshop meeting, such as IEP Process and participating effectively are on Zoom Links. Contact Michelle Miller, MAC/SELPA Staff Technician, for assistance at 510-5373000, ext. 1220.
If you are transferring your child from another school or they are getting promoted and you need a IEP or help, contact Michelle Miller. She will provide information for you.
CAC meetings are open to the public held on Zoom.
Please contact Michelle Miller for more information (510-5373000, ext. 1220) and see what we are about and how we can help answer your questions.
The upcoming Workshop is on Thursday, May 16, via Zoom.
Behavior Specialists-BCBA
Certifed Janet Sinhbandith, Jagmeet Sangha, and William Kent are looking forward to sharing their expertise and knowledge regarding behavioral interventions implemented in the classroom environment.
Glenda Nardine is the Chair of the Community Advisory Council (CAC).
Trent, a 7th-grader at Redwood Christian Middle School, caught this beautiful 4.5 pound bass last Thursday, May 2 at Lake Chabot.
Congratulations on your ‘Great Catch,’ Trent! Have a ‘Great Catch’ you’d like to share with the community? Please send a photo and information by email to: flesforforum@gmail.com
continued from page 10 way to accomplish these goals, but there are many other options as well.
If you are an employer looking to fnd ways to offer more inclusive opportunities or if you are an individual looking for employment, reach out to us at Behavior Pivot (behaviorpivot.com) to learn more.
Jagmeet Kaur Sangha is a board-certifed Behavior Analyst who lives in Castro Valley. Her organization, Behavior Pivot Consulting, partners with organizations to cultivate neuro-inclusive environments that understand brain-based differences and promote mental wellbeing. For more info, visit: www.behaviorpivot.com
