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In early 2019, they will move into offices in the second building, now under Cutter Goes construction at the tech campus at 1600 Alvarado Street. “We’ve outgrown our current To So Cal space and the new office will create a more open collaborative City Summit environment and will make it By Amy Sylvestri PHOTO BY FRED ZEHNDER easier for us to retain and recruit San Leandro Times top talent,” said Ghirardelli CEO Boxing champion Andre Ward talks with fans at his amateur boxing program at the Hayward Adult School. Joel Burrows in a press release. Mayor Pauline Cutter at- Ghirardelli has been head- tended the 2018 Resilient Cities quartered in San Leandro since Summit last week along with 50 1967. The chocolate factory and other mayors in Rancho Palos Ward Hosts Amateur Boxing Tourney the store will remain on 139th Verdes in Southern California. Avenue. The event is called an “ed- The noon-time line was long on Sat- Andre S.O.G. Ward. “Amateur boxing is where I got my start Ghirardelli will only occupy ucational retreat” for elected urday, July 14, but the fans didn’t seem to Ward was at Hayward Adult School to and it’s extremely important to me to stay a portion of the new building officials who had a chance to meet mind in the least. host his first amateur boxing event Saturday connected with the young boxers currently at the tech campus. They are with developers, environmental It was a chance to meet and talk to a real afternoon in conjunction with the Alameda competing in the sport and to provide any declining to make public the authorities, and other experts to hometown hero – five-time World Boxing County Deputy Sheriff’s Activities League knowledge and inspiration I can give them,” amount of space they will be talk about how cities can “evolve” Champion and 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Boxing Academy (DSAL Boxing) program. see WARD, page 16 leasing, according to according in regards to infrastructure, their to Kelly Chang, a spokesperson economy, social services, and for Westlake Realty Group, the climate change. parent company of the tech cam- Topics at the summit included pus developer Westlake Urban. sustainable land use, “green” Chang said they’re looking for building options, and long-term Lighten Up on Saturday with Comedy Lineup tenants to occupy the rest of the infrastructure improvements. building. “So much was discussed,” By Jim Knowles hasn’t performed here in years.” The first building at the tech see CUTTER, page 14 San Leandro Times Bruce Baum also hasn’t been It couldn’t come at a better a couple of the top comics on here in ages, Copeland said. time. the bill. “So it’s kind of a big party INSIDE YOUR TIMES Brian Copeland is bringing Chicago Steve Barkley, who for comedians. 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Truck Flies Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Off I-580 Parolee, More Guns and Drugs A work truck flew off west- A traffic stop led to the recov- from the gun. which resulted in the arrest of a bound I-580 at around ery of a gun from a convicted fel- Detectives continued their convicted felon, and recovery of 5:45 a.m. Wednesday and on on Monday. That’s the second investigation at Crenshaw’s a loaded, stolen semi-automatic landed on Foothill Road near Mattox Road in the time a firearm has been found that apartment on 74th Avenue in pistol. unincorporated area. No way by the same officer in San Oakland, where they recovered a Crenshaw is being held on one was seriously injured Leandro this month. loaded Springfield Armory XDS suspicion of several gun-re- and the driver was able to In the most recent incident, 9mm pistol from Crenshaw’s lated charges, including being get out of the vehicle on the officer spotted a 1996 Buick bedroom and several pills of a an ex-felon in possession of his own before emergency Sedan speeding on I-880 south- suspected illegal drug believed firearms. services arrived and took bound near the Davis Street exit to be ecstasy. Crenshaw is also being held him to the hospital. Ala- at around 5 p.m. on July 23. The first arrest by the same for violating of the terms and meda County firefighters, The officer estimated the driv- officer occurred on July 10, after conditions of his probation. the Castro Valley branch er was going around 90 m.p.h., he was patrolling the In-N-Out Crenshaw is currently being of the California Highway according to Lt. Robert McManus parking lot in the 15500 block held in lieu of $390,000 bail at Patrol, and ambulance of the San Leandro police. of Hesperian Blvd. and stopped Santa Rita Jail in Dublin and is services all provided aid The driver exited onto Lewel- a SUV after he saw the driver expected to appear in court later at the scene. PHOTO COURTESY OF ACFD ling Boulevard and the officer commit several traffic violations, this week. pulled him over. The driver, identified as Mar- Got an Old Mattress You Man Killed on Bayfair BART Platform quis Crenshaw, 30, of Oakland, was found to be on parole, which Want To Get Rid of? One of Three Murders on Transit System means that police can search As a public service, mattress- Mattress Program. A man died after being The suspect is described as is being held in Contra Costa his car. es and box springs will be accept- These mattress collections punched at the Bayfair BART an African American man who County jail. The cop found a loaded 9mm ed from residents for free this events are also a part of Super- station early last Saturday morn- stands 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10, me- And in the most recent case, Glock pistol hidden behind a pan- Saturday, July 28 from 9 a.m. to visor Nate Miley’s Communities ing, one of three killings on the dium build with a dark com- 18-year-old Nia Long was killed el in the car’s dashboard. 1 p.m. at Ashland Square, 16640 United Against Blight (CURB) transit system within five days. plexion. He has shoulder length and her sister seriously wounded Upon further inspection, the East 14th Street. The mattresses county-wide initiative. BART police say the crimes, dreadlocks in a ponytail with a in an unprovoked stabbing at- officer found that someone had will be recycled. No bulky items including which all occurred at different scruffy beard. tack at the MacArthur station at damaged the gun’s serial number The event is made possible furniture, appliances, hazardous stations, are unrelated. In another incident, a man around 9:30 Sunday night. in what police believe was an at- through the Mattress Recycling materials or construction debris In the San Leandro incident, a who was in a fight on July 18 The suspect fled the scene tempt to remove the serial number Council’s California Bye Bye will be accepted. man was punched during a fight at at the Pleasant Hill station was but was arrested Monday at the around 1 a.m., which caused him found dead two days later at his Pleasant Hill BART station and to fall and fatally hit his head on home in Pittsburg. 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The tour guide was ❖ Sam Pelican Memorial Golf Tournament showing photos of vanished ❖ Mission Bay Flea Market Entries are now being accepted for the Sam landmarks—San Leandro’s first The annual Mission Bay Flea Market will be on Pelican Memorial Golf tournament on Thurs- city hall, the Alameda County Saturday, July 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the day, Aug. 2, at the Metropolitan Golf Links, Courthouse, Caterpillar Trac- Mission Bay Clubhouse, 15333 Wicks Blvd. 10051, Doolittle Dr. in Oakland. LAEF is a tor, and Thrasher Swim Tank in San Leandro. Those who have purchased a to name just a few—providing nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization that provides views of Davis Street in the 19th table space will receive instructions and a table academic scholarships and grants to eligible and early 20th centuries. There number. Enjoy the day and share your treasures. students in pursuit of higher education. This were stories of William Heath There will be free coffee, and snacks available year, the foundation gave more than $85,000 Davis (for whom the street is for purchase. to deserving students. For registration and more information, call Fraternal Secretary Ms. Gisele named), the Webber House ❖ and the woman who owned it, Elders Take the Mic at (925) 828-3883. Elders will take the mic and share their personal San Leandro’s first firemen, the ❖ Hayward Fault Earthquake of and poignant life stories on Saturday, July 28, San Leandro Marina Cleanup 1868, and many other details of from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hayward Senior Center, Marina neighbors will have a community early San Leandro life. 22325 North Third St. in Hayward. No charge cleanup of the area around the San Leandro The walk ended at a build- for admission. Hear stories about childhood Marina on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 9:30 to ing that has not vanished—the mischief, moments of hardship and triumph, 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Seagull Picnic Area at 1898 Southern Pacific Depot or reflections on the retired life. Get inspired to Marina Park. For more information, call Bryan which is now the home of the join the class and write your own story. RSVP Azevedo at 706-3125. San Leandro Historical Railway is appreciated by calling the Hayward Area Society. The SLHRS has tend- Senior Center at 881-6766. ❖ Legos On Display ed and restored this building A Legos city is on display Friday through Sun- ❖ since 1988. The tour walkers Folks gathered at the 1898 Southern Pacific Depot at the Coyote Hills Community Bike Ride day from 1 to 6 p.m., through Aug. 16, on the were impressed by the working end of the history walk down Davis Street in San Leandro. Join the Cherry City Cyclists and Bike Walk second floor of the Bay Area Family Church, model railroads and the history San Leandro for a community bike ride on Sun- 2305 Washington Ave. in San Leandro. See, of this building. The SLHRS G scale indoor railroad represents torical Society President Cin- day, July 29. 18 miles with +/- options. Meet build or buy Legos. Admission is $5, cash only and O outdoor railway is the the Southern Pacific Overland dy Simons, who led the walk. at the Union City BART station (west side) at at the door, or tickets online at: brickshow2018. only public garden railroad in Route from San Leandro to “Stories from the past give us 9:30 a.m. There will be a stop at Sno-Crave for eventbrite.com. Northern California. “The de- Reno, Nevada, and it’s so big a sense of community and help an ice cream treat. For more information, see tails are fantastic. They even that it takes a model train go- us feel like we belong to some- Facebook for details: https://www.facebook. ❖ Kiwanis Club of San Leandro have a bonsai expert to shape ing at scale speed 45 minutes to thing larger than our brief mo- com/events/2042899222705189/ Join the Kiwanis Club of San Leandro for the trees for their outdoor dis- complete the route. ment in time.” The group on the weekly meetings. The first Tuesday is for so- play,” said Leah Hall. The HO “History matters,” said His- tour would agree. ❖ Block Party at Drake’s Brewing Co. cializing. Dinner is open menu and starts at 5:30 Drake’s Brewing Co., 1933 Davis Street (be- p.m. The following Tuesdays are luncheons hind the Walmart), will host a block party on from 12:10 to 1:30 p.m. and with have a speak- Friday, Aug. 3, from 4 to 9 p.m. to support the er. All meetings are held at The Englander, 101 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT San Leandro Education Foundation (SLED). Parrott Street in San Leandro. Proceeds from beer sales and all donations at ❖ Woodminster Amphitheater Woodminster Summer Musicals Biblical saga put to music comes the door will go to support teachers and students ❖ SL Players at San Leandro Museum The Producers Associates con- with Joseph and the Amazing to life August 3 (opening), 4, 5, in San Leandro public schools. A $5 per person The San Leandro Players will present The tinues the 52nd season of the Technicolor Dreamcoat. This 9, 10, 11, and 12, all at 8 p.m. at Woodminster Amphitheater, donation (or more) grants you access to this Mousetrap by Agatha Christie from July 3540 Sanborn Dr. in Oakland’s evening of live music, local food trucks and 21 to Aug. 19 at the San Leandro Museum/ HOROSCOPE by Salomé © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. Joaquin Miller Park, located on fresh beer. To drink, you must have a Drake’s Auditorium, 320 West Estudillo Ave. in San Brewing Co. glass, which can be purchased at Leandro. Show times are Saturdays at 8 p.m. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A longtime situation starts to move into Joaquin Miller Road at upper a new phase. The question for the uncertain Lamb right now is whether to the event or brought from home if you already and Sundays at 2 p.m., plus Fridays at 8 p.m. on move with it. Facts emerge by midmonth to help you decide. Sanborn Drive. Told entirely through song, the musical follows have one. An entry package of one glass and Aug. 10 and Aug. 17. Tickets are $20 general, TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A talent for organizing your priorities allows Joseph, favorite son of Jacob, three beer tokens is available for $18, with $15 seniors, TBA members, under 12, students the Divine Bovine to enjoy a busy social life and not miss a beat in meeting all individual beer tokens available for $4 each. (with ID). For more information or reserva- workplace and/or family commitments. as he overcomes many challenges through his honesty and Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs to make tions, call 895-2573. Information and tickets GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) What began as a dubious undertaking has yourself comfortable, tailgater style. online at www.slplayers.org. In this who-done- now become one of your favorite projects. Your enthusiasm for it rallies good character. Tickets for the support from other doubters-turned-believers. it, a group of strangers trapped by a snowstorm musical range from $32 to $69. ❖ Tickets are available by phone SL Rotary Club “Slow Good BBQ” discovers that a murderer is among them, and CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Accept the help of friends to get you The Rotary Club of San Leandro will host you’ll never guess who it is. The The Mousetrap through an unexpectedly difficult situation. There’ll be time enough later to at 531-9597, online at www. investigate how all this could have happened so fast. woodminster.com or in person “Slow Good BBQ,” on Saturday, Aug. 4, from has been thrilling audiences continuously since 3 to 6 p.m., at the historic Little Brown Church, its 1952 premiere in London’s West End. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Change is a major factor for the Big Cat at Woodminster Amphitheater on through midmonth. Be prepared to deal with it on a number of levels, including 384 W Estudillo Ave., next to Casa Peralta. travel plans and workplace situations. weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ❖ and weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 The fundraiser supports the 4th Annual New Bill Owens Photo Exhibit Shoes School Drive led by council member Lee PhotoCentral, 1099 E St. in Hayward, presents VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might not like all the changes p.m., or at the box office 2 hours that have begun to take place around you. But try to find something positive before any performance. Thomas in partnership with the San Leandro “Altamont to America: Bill Owens and the in at least some of them that you can put to good use. Education Foundation. Guests are encouraged Legacy of Suburbia,” opening on Saturday, LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A family member’s unsettling to donate a new pair of shoes and enter a salsa Aug. 18, with a reception from 2 to 5 p.m. and experience could create more problems if it’s not handled with care and love. recipe competition. RSVP by July 27. Cost running through Oct. 20. The exhibit celebrates And who’s the best one to offer all that? You, of course. WATCH is $20 per person. Contact council member the work of Bill Owens, spanning six decades, SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) It might not be the right time Lee Thomas at 577-0603 or email lthomas@ for his 80th birthday. The exhibition coincides for you to start a new venture. But it’s a good time to start gathering facts and BATTERIES figures so you’ll be set when the GO! sign lights up. sanleandro.org. with the book release of the same title. Bill will DONE be on hand to sign copies of the limited edition SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) The sagacious ❖ National Night Out Sagittarius should have no trouble deciding between those who can and those book. Gallery hours: Upstairs gallery – Monday who cannot be trusted to carry out a workplace commitment. RIGHT Come to Praises of Zion Missionary Baptist through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downstairs Church, 1395 Bancroft Ave. in San Leandro, gallery – Monday 5 to 10 p.m., Tuesday and CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Surprise, surprise. It looks as if that one person you once thought you could never hope to win over to for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 7, Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and by appointment. your side suddenly just might choose to join you. ALLPHIN JEWELERS from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Backpacks with school For more information, call PhotoCentral at supplies will be distributed to children in grades 881-6721 or email [email protected]. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might have to set aside Since 1923 your pride for now and accept a change that isn’t to your advantage. Cheer up. There’ll be time later to turn this around in your favor. 155 Parrott Street San Leandro • 357-3442 Calendar items should be submitted at least one week prior to the desired edition of the PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your creative self emerges as Times, which is published Thursdays. Space limitations require we print items of the dominant through midmonth. This should help you restart that writing or Wednesday-Friday 11am-5pm arts project you’ve left on the shelf for far too long. Saturday 11am-4pm most general interest. Only Non-Profit Organizations should submit calendar items. 6 THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 San Leandro Times HEALTH & FITNESS Five Surprising Things You May Not Know About Heart Disease

very day, your heart beats You know you need to eat are not diagnosed. an estimated 100,000 a nutritious diet, exercise and Individuals with FH have a times to move 2,000 gal- avoid smoking. However, there’s high amount of low density li- Elons of blood through your body. a lot more you need to know to poprotein (LDL) or “bad” cho- That equates to more than 2.5 protect yourself and your family. lesterol in their blood from birth. billion beats in your lifetime! It’s Consider these five surprising This lifelong burden of choles- no surprise heart health is a pri- things your doctor may not have terol is a major reason why FH ority for many people, especially told you about heart disease. leads to very early and severe considering that heart disease is 1. Heart disease can be heart disease. so common. caused by a genetic disorder The good news is that FH One in four deaths in the Unit- You may never heard of fa- is manageable if detected and ed States is caused by heart dis- milial hypercholesterolemia treated early in life. If high cho- ease. More than 610,000 people (FH), a common, but inherit- lesterol and early heart disease die of heart disease in the U.S. ed genetic disorder that causes runs in your family, learn more every year, making it the leading heart disease. at thefhfoundation.org. cause of death for both men and FH affects approximately one 2. Many heart attacks oc- women, according to the Centers in 250 people worldwide, but cur outside the hospital for Disease Control and Preven- currently 90 percent of people About 47 percent of sudden tion. born with this genetic condition cardiac deaths occur outside a KEEP HEART HEALTHY: You know you need to eat a nutritious diet, exercise and avoid hospital, according to the CDC. smoking. However, there’s a lot more you need to know to protect yourself and your family. This suggests that many people Know the signs. Trust your- early heart disease, yet 90 per- dL in children. FH may also be O’BRIEN AFTER-HOURS with heart disease don’t rec- self. If you have any of these cent of people with FH are un- confirmed with a genetic test, al- ognize or act on early warning symptoms or sense something is diagnosed, according to the FH though this is not necessary for signs. just not right, call 911. Foundation. diagnosis. Heart attacks have several $ URGENT CARE 3. Heart disease affects 4. Children (even infants) 5. You can maintain a NEW EXTENDED HOURS: M,T,TH,F 10AM-9PM • W 6-9PM • S/S 2-6PM major warning signs and symp- young people can have high cholesterol healthy heart at any age toms: Many people think heart Many adults are regularly Being diagnosed with high Private, Personal Care • Chest pain or discomfort. disease occurs in old age, screened for high cholesterol, cholesterol, heart disease or (We don’t store your records on the internet) • Upper body pain or discom- but it can affect people of but it’s not as common for chil- Sorry, no insurance contracts even FH is not a death sentence. fort in the arms, back, neck, jaw all ages. Even if you or your dren to be screened, although Every person’s health consider- or upper stomach. 20100 Lake Chabot Road • Castro Valley family members are 30 years the American Academy of Pedi- ations are unique, but by work- • Shortness of breath. see HEART on back page atrics recommends that all chil- ing with your doctor, you can Across the street from • Nausea, lightheadedness or 510-914-0854 Eden Hospital old or younger, you could be dren between the ages of 9 to 11 come up with a plan to help cold sweats. affected, especially if you have be screened for high cholesterol. manage your health and main- risk factors like high cholesterol These guidelines also recom- tain the strongest heart possible. or a family history of heart dis- mend screening for FH as early This could include lifestyle ease. as age 2 years if there is a family changes and medications to Keep in mind, each child with history of high cholesterol, early manage the LDL cholesterol a family member with FH has a heart disease or known FH. Talk level in the blood. The key is 50 percent chance of inheriting to your children’s doctor about to keep asking questions, learn the disorder, which is present screening. about your specific health needs since birth. Untreated individ- FH is characterized by an and stay dedicated to your heart uals with FH have up to a 20 LDL-C level of over 190 mg/ health plan. times increased lifetime risk of dL in adults, or over 160 mg/ —BrandPoint TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2018 Community Health Fair on 5:00 - 6:00 pm Lets Get Connected! Resource Fair (Open to all!) August 11 in San Leandro The Davis Street Family Re- source center will host its 4th 6:00 - 7:30pm Program (Registration required) 369 Juana Ave., San Leandro • 510-550-5498 www.itonochiropractic.com San Leandro Library, Dave Karp Room [email protected] 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays 10 am – 7 pm FREE Itono Chiropractic Uses: As our aging population grows, the added responsibility for adult children grows. 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ByeByeMattress.com 8 THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 San Leandro Times Ghirardelli: Moving offices Comedy: Bringing SL Players continued from front page Present square feet of space. entertainment to town A third office building is The Mousetrap planned but there’s no construc- continued from front page tion schedule in place, Chang most requests for.” The San Leandro Players said. Plans for a 202-unit apart- Also on the bill is Chip Frank- will present The Mousetrap by ment complex at the campus with lin from KGO radio and Day- Agatha Christie through Aug. a 100,000-square-foot parking mon Ferguson who appeared on 19 at the San Leandro Museum/ garbage has been approved by the Copeland’s KGO radio program Auditorium, 320 West Estudillo San Leandro City Council. “Headliners on the Headlines,” as Ave. in San Leandro. Chocolate might not be the well as the Punch Line comedy Show times are Saturdays at 8 high-tech business the city has club in San Francisco. p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., plus said it’s keen on attracting, but Copeland’s idea is having Fridays at 8 p.m. on Aug. 10 and Chang said that Westlake is open top-flight comedy shows right Aug. 17. to all sorts of tenants. here in his home town of San Tickets are $20 general, $15 “There is a desire for tech, Leandro, so people don’t have to seniors, TBA members, under 12, but at the same time we aren’t travel to the city and pay bridge students (with ID). going to turn down Ghirardelli,” An artist’s rendering from Westlake Urban of what the new tolls and look for parking. For more information or said Chang. Tech Campus building will look like. “It’s not a big money-mak- reservations, call 895-2573. In- Westlake said they were hap- some gold prospecting and open- by Golden Grain and then Quaker ing thing, it’s a fun thing for the Daymon Ferguson says he’s formation and tickets online py to see a major brand choose ing up a tent-based confection Oats, and is currently owed by community because we just don’t a full-time malcontent who at www.slplayers.org. a location in a Transit Oriented store in Stockton to serve his Lindt of Switzerland. have a lot of entertainment here,” likes fine wine, cheap beer In this who-done-it, a group Development area so employees fellow miners. Burrows said that the move Copeland said. “It’s a hardship to and screaming into the void. of strangers trapped by a snow- will be able to take mass transit. The business grew and moved to the tech campus will help their pay tolls and parking in the city, storm discovers that a murderer Ghirardelli is the third-oldest to San Francisco in the 1850s. company and San Leandro move but you can see a world-class is among them, and you'll never chocolate company in the United Many of Domenico Ghirardelli’s into the future. comedy show right here, and July 28, at 7 p.m. San Leandro guess who it is. States behind Baker’s and Whit- original production facilities in “As a premium employer, then maybe go to one of our great Performing Arts Center, 2250 The longest-running play in man’s. San Francisco became Ghirardelli we’re proud to be taking the nec- restaurants in town, and you’re Bancroft Ave. Tickets at Brown- history, The Mousetrap has been In 1849, founder Domenico Square, and in 1967 the factory essary steps to be at the forefront close to home.” PaperTickets. General $42, stu- thrilling audiences continuously Ghirardelli got started in the was moved to San Leandro. In of change in our community,” Brian Copeland Presents: dents (14-18) $15. Tickets at the since its 1952 premiere in Lon- chocolate business after doing the 1960s, Ghirardelli was bought said Burrows. Lighten Up for Summer. Saturday, door, general $52, students $15. don's West End. Super Savings at Peerless Ace Hardware HOUSE KEYS We Make Custom Screens

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You can help homeless chil- San Leandro Senior Community dren strive for a successful school Center, 13909 E. 14th St.); Flo- year by donating to Building resta Dental, 579 Floresta Blvd.; Futures’ annual Back to School Manor Branch Library, 1241 Drive. Manor Blvd.; Church of Christ Building Futures is collecting (601 MacArthur Blvd.; and Ma- school supplies through Aug. 10 rina Community Center, 15301 for children in its emergency Wicks Blvd. shelters, safe house, and domestic School supplies can also be violence outreach and interven- taken directly to Building Fu- tion programs. tures’ administrative office, 1395 School supplies are needed Bancroft Ave., between 9 a.m. for students of all ages, with and 5 p.m. weekdays. an emphasis on backpacks and Building Futures was found- lunch boxes. Your generosity ed in San Leandro 30 years ago, will support the children of our Building Futures helps individ- community, and equip them uals and families build safe and PHOTO BY JIM KNOWLES with the proper resources for a stable lives after homelessness prepared and positive start this and domestic violence. San Leandro Dodgers batter Fidel Sanchez lines a single to center field in a game this week at San Leandro Ball Park. school year. For more information, con- Collection bins are located at tact Lorie Curtis at 510-924-3092 the San Leandro Main Library, or [email protected]. To learn SL Dodgers Go 6-0 for the Week 300 Estudillo Ave.; Zocalo Cof- more about Building Futures, feehouse, 645 Bancroft Ave.; visit www.bfwc.org. The San Leandro Dodgers seven innings and striking out In the second game of the scored a run and stole a base. youth baseball team are turning four batters. Noah Amaral pitched doubleheader, the Dodgers won Josh Valenzuela also singled and out to be having a heck of a sea- two innings of relief to get the 5-4 as James Cardera threw stole a base. son, going 6-0 over the past week. save. six innings, struck out four and The Dodgers won the second ‘Truth Thursday’ Returns Last Tuesday, the Dodgers Gordon Reed hit a pair of gave up 2 runs. Daniel Pasillas game of the doubleheader, 3-1. beat APS, 2-1, as James Rogge singles and an RBI. David Greene singled, scored once and drove James Rogge threw a complete To High Tech Campus pitched five innings, giving up singled, walked, and drove in in a run. Victor Hernandez hit a game 2-hitter giving up two hits just two hits. Cam Weatherford a run. game-winning, walk-off sacrifice and striking out six batters. Downtown San Leandro’s Truth Is Beauty statue will come pitched that last two innings for In the first game of Saturday’s fly for the victory. Enrique Batz singled and “Truth Thursdays” will return alive with a community event the save. double-header, the Dodgers beat On Sunday the Dodgers beat stole a base. Sammy Hadley this week at the San Leandro Tech featuring food trucks, beer and Fred Ramos doubled, walked, the All Sports Dawgs, 3-2, as the California Warriors, 3-0, in walked and Tyler Finamore Campus, 1600 Alvarado St., with wine, recreational games, and and scored a run. Devin Castro Danny Mendoza pitched six the first game of a doublehead- caught an outstanding game and the next event set for Thursday, live entertainment. singled and scored a run. innings, giving up 2 runs and er. Cam Weatherford pitched a threw out two runners attempting July 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. Food trucks and live music On Thursday, the Dodgers striking out six Dawgs. James complete game shutout, allowing to steal a base. Every fourth Thursday of the will rotate each month at the beat All Pro by the same score, Cardera singled, scored a run and just two hits and striking out 10 The Dodgers record now month throughout the summer, site just west of the San Leandro 2-1, with Matt Vallar pitching drew a walk. Warriors. Fidel Sanchez singled, stands at 30-8 on the season. the space around the 55-foot BART Station.

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Market Winds Bring New Opportunity, New Frustrations Corner of Grand featuring 3 ith Bay Area housing and chance finding a replacement, property sold in time to meet the bedrooms, 2 inventory increasing they are now going out and tying contract deadlines. bathrooms and and summer activities up a replacement home with offers This is especially prevalent with ready for your Woff and running, the sizzling hous- contingent on them selling their new home builders or out-of-state upgrades. Asking ing market we’ve been entrenched existing homes. sellers in slower markets who se- $625,000. For more in is starting to cool. For the past number of years, cure purchase contracts and then We are beginning to see offer sellers have been unwilling to look give buyers very short windows to information, call deadlines pass with no contracts, at offers contingent on a buyer sell existing residences. 357-0120. Offered price reductions and increases in selling their existing property due With Realtors scrambling to sell by Matt Jones the number of days homes sit on to the onslaught of other potential homes on both ends, owners are of Robert Jones the market. As market momentum candidates willing to write con- discovering that the shifting winds and Associates, slows, a new group of buyers is tracts with no contingencies of any of opportunity can be fickle winds emerging acting a bit like bears kind. indeed. celebrating our sampling the cool air after a long As the market shifts and offer Carl Medford is a licensed Re- 35th year at our winter hibernation. deadlines pass with no bites, how- altor with Keller Williams Realty downtown San They are Move-Up Buyers. ever, some sellers are willing to and a licensed general contractor. Leandro location, By-and-large out of the market reconsider. This article is sponsored by the 142 Joaquin for the past few years due to ex- And therein lies a dilemma: if Central County Marketing Asso- Avenue. treme market volatility, move-ups the home a prospective move-up ciation. are those who need to sell their wants to purchase is encountering existing home to purchase another. a slower market, so too is their ex- RECENT HOME SALES isting home. With extremely limited inven- San Leandro ————————— tory and intense multiple offer The same market that has 84 Begier Avenue 94577: $775,000 [2 BD - 1,108 SF - 1938 competition, there has been tre- slowed to open the door to poten- 1572 Benedict Drive 94577: $750,000 [3 BD - 2,110 SF - 1955 176 California Avenue 94577: $550,000 [2 BD - 1,024 SF - 1925 mendous reluctance to sell with no tial contingent purchases is also 2459 Driftwood Way 94577: $685,000 [3 BD - 1,378 SF - 1962 making it difficult for potential 820 Estudillo Avenue 94577: $800,000 [3 BD - 2,191 SF - 1937 guarantees of being able to secure 337 Farrelly Drive 94577: $771,000 [2 BD - 1,494 SF - 1942 a replacement home. buyers to sell their current digs. It’s 840 Glen Drive 94577: $1,100,000 [4 BD - 1,797 SF - 1957 339 Napoleon Drive 94577: $660,000 [3 BD - 1,209 SF - 2000 As these prospective move-up a classic Catch 22: while we are 14391 Outrigger Drive 94577: $575,000 [2 BD - 1,033 SF - 1987 buyers see homes beginning to seeing an increase in the number 14203 Seagate Drive 94577: $639,000 [3 BD - 1,596 SF - 1987 820 St. Marys Avenue 94577: $768,000 [2 BD - 1,396 SF - 1926 linger on the market longer than of homes going into contract con- 1279 139th Avenue 94578: $679,000 [3 BD - 1,354 SF - 1947 in past months, they are beginning tingent on a buyer’s home selling, 1437 153rd Avenue 94578: $635,000 [2 BD - 935 SF - 1946 391 Anza Way 94578: $385,000 [3 BD - 1,078 SF - 1954 to sniff a wind of opportunity. Still we are also seeing more deals fail 1166 Coburn Court 94578: $605,000 [3 BD - 1,461 SF - 1977 because the buyer cannot get their 1000 Grace Street 94578: $671,000 [3 BD - 1,121 SF - 1947 unwilling to sell their home first 1581 Rake Court 94578: $620,000 [2 BD - 981 SF - 1947 14658 Saturn Drive 94578: $780,000 [3 BD - 1,592 SF - 1960 14818 Acacia Street 94579: $610,000 [3 BD - 1,096 SF - 1953 916 Burkhart Avenue 94579: $800,000 [3 BD - 1,590 SF - 1940 Sales ~ Property Management ~ Leasing 15332 Churchill Street 94579: $682,500 [3 BD - 1,017 SF - 1950 15082 Edgemoor Street 94579: $680,000 [3 BD - 1,020 SF - 1950 “Realtors in Motion” 1290 Oberlin Avenue 94579: $765,000 [3 BD - 1,459 SF - 1951 Ballroom Dancers 2373 Pacifica Court 94579: $960,000 [4 BD - 2,303 SF - 1999 “The Agents with the Visual Tours” 2222 Woodduck Court 94579: $772,000 [4 BD - 1,651 SF - 1998 TOTAL SALES: 25 LOWEST AMOUNT: $385,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $682,500 (510) 326-4263 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,100,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $708,700 Visit us @ San Lorenzo ————————— www.ListedbyAntonio.com 312 Albion Avenue 94580: $1,335,000 [8 BD - 3,428 SF - 1963 R.E. eBroker Inc. • A Virtual Real Estate Brokerage 288 Ano Avenue 94580: $638,000 [3 BD - 1,477 SF - 1948 110 Paseo Grande 94580: $655,000 [3 BD - 1,077 SF - 1951 17263 Via Anacapa 94580: $565,000 [3 BD - 1,000 SF - 1944 17322 Via Chiquita 94580: $670,000 [3 BD - 1,199 SF - 1951 581 E. 14th St. • San Leandro • 632-1234 17372 Via Magdalena 94580: $730,000 [2 BD - 1,134 SF - 1947 176 Via San Carlos 94580: $765,000 [4 BD - 1,696 SF - 1946 www.deadrich.com CBRE #00360465 1690 Via Tovita 94580: $716,000 [3 BD - 1,031 SF - 1951 AVAILABLE 1431 Darlene Drive, Concord - $579,000 11732 Cranford Way, Oakland - $779,000 and 2550, 2552, 2554 W Avenue 133rd, San Leandro - $1,450,000 “Integrity, Experience, Results” Robert Jones Associates Open House Sunday 2-4 Selling San Leandro Since 1964 • www.RobertJonesandAssociates.com 704 Cary Drive • San Leandro Creekside! 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BUZZ BERTOLERO Thinning Apples Prevents Blame Mother Nature

THE ‘June Drop’ and Sunburn DIRT We have an apple tree GARDENER For Lack of Tomatoes with three different By Buzz Bertolero Q varieties grafted on SPECIAL TO THE FORUM it. Each year two of the varieties develop a brown patch as if My tomato plants are the fruit had been bruised. I also blooming, but only one see the ground under the tree is Q plant has any tomatoes. littered with small green apples. I’m just wondering what went What is my problem? wrong and should I pull up the un- productive plants. My brother who With apple trees, fruit lives approximately a half mile drop is a natural occur- from me has the same problem. rence. It happens at the He thinks it’s a pollination prob- endA of spring, and it’s called the lem due to the lack of bees. “June Drop.” The amount will vary from year to year depend- The primary pollinator ing on the size of the fruit set. of tomatoes is not hon- The June Drop is Mother Na- ey bees, but the wind. In ture’s method of thinning itself. Athose areas with poor air circu- You can also manually thin the lation, gently shaking the plant’s trees. midday is helpful in moving the With the green and cooking pollen around. types of apples, you thin the er Nature’s natural sunblock. That being said, I believe the clusters down to three or four. the weight to prevent the limbs That’s why it is important to weather has been the main reason With the yellow and red eating from breaking. Limb breakage feed the trees in the spring to for the lack of fruiting. Tomatoes apples, one to two is recom- is a concern in August and Sep- encourage the new growth and are a warm season crop that likes tributing factor. In many years, California Certified Nursery Pro- mended. Stripped apples can be tember. protect the crop. like sunny days and warm nights. the harvest is the most plentiful fessional. The Dirt Gardener’s done either way depending on The brown spots, blemishes, The damaged apples from When the nighttime tempera- September through November. All website is www.dirtgardener.com their use. or bruising on the fruit is sun- sunburn are still very edible, so ture is below 55°F with cool days, that being said, it too late to start and questions can be sent by email Also, those apple clusters at burn. You’ll find sunburn -dam I wouldn’t discard them. you get no tomatoes. over so I wouldn’t remove any to [email protected] or on the end of a branch should be age on those maturing apples on Buzz Bertolero is an Advance The weather wasn’t the greatest plants. Facebook at Facebook.com/Buzz. removed completely. You pre- the southwest side of the tree. California Certified Nursery in April and May. The cherry vari- Buzz Bertolero is an Advance Bertolero vent the branches from curving The apples at the end of the Professional. The Dirt Garden- eties are producing, but the other from the weight exposing the branches suffer the most dam- er’s website is www.dirtgarden- types have suffered from the errat- apples in the center of the tree. age, as there is little protection er.com and questions can be sent ic weather pattern we have had this THE TIMES CROSSWORD These curved branches will nev- from the heat. It’s also another by email to buzz@dirtgardemer. spring. er straighten out. reason for thinning. It’s the fo- com or on Facebook at Face- Tomatoes have different ripen- Thinning also redistributes liage that provides shade, Moth- book.com/Buzz.Bertolero ing times, so that may be a con-

Mortgage Rates SATURDAY & SUNDAY OPEN HOMES JULY 28TH & 29TH Barely Move OPEN HOMES CITY SAT SUN ADDRESS PRICE BDRMS/BATHS REALTOR AGENT PHONE Mortgage rates were once again mostly flat over the past week, inch- H 12-3 1-4 687 Royston Ln. $435,000 2/2 J. Rockcliff RE Lisa Ferraris 925-251-2583 ing backward slightly, according to H — 1-4 2141 Oak Creek Pl. $538,000 3/2 Re/Max Accord Lovewell Team 510-351-5555 Freddie Mac’s nationwide survey. A 1-4 1-4 14213 Seagate Dr. $550,000 3/2.5 United Brokers RE Tere Lee 510-305-8827 “This meant there was no driving A — 1-4 3442 Monterey Blvd. $629,000 3/2 Re/Max Accord Lovewell Team 510-351-5555 force to move mortgage rates in any A — 2-4 874 Rodney Dr. $749,000 2+/1+ Pacific Union Intr. Michelle Miller 510-701-3442 meaningful way, which has been the C — 1-4 17674 Trenton Dr. $899,500 3+/2.5 Berkshire Hathaway RE Cathy Brent 510-381-1065 theme in the last two months,” said A — 2-4 704 Cary Dr. $949,000 3/3 Rinetti & Co. RE Carrie Miles 510-735-5223 Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief C — 1-4 19304 Parson Ave. call for price 3/2 Berkshire Hathaway RE Cathy Brent 510-381-1065 economist. “That’s good news for price sensitive home shoppers, given A = SAN LEANDRO • B = SAN LORENZO • C = CASTRO VALLEY • D = DANVILLE • F = FREMONT • H = HAYWARD • K = CONCORD that this stability in borrowing costs CITY GUIDE L = LIVERMOREO = OAKLAND • P = PLEASANTON • S = SHEFFIELD VILLAGE • SR = SAN RAMON • W = WALNUT CREEK allows them a little extra time to find All real estate advertised in the San Leandro Times is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because ACROSS DOWN of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, marital status, national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. The San Leandro Times will not knowingly the right home.” accept any advertisement for real estate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. 1 Poke 1 Biblical king who had The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage 4 Beach stuff Jezebel slain averaged 4.52 percent last week, 8 Part of the foot? 2 Related (to) down from 4.53 percent a week ear- 12 Supplement, with “out” 3 Pleads lier. A year ago at this time, the 30- 13 From the start 4 Jungle expedition 14 In the vicinity 5 Doddering, maybe year rate averaged 3.96 percent. 15 Congratulatory slap 6 Ely’s st. Fifteen-year loans averaged 4.00 17 Oodles 7 Lived percent, down from 4.02 percent. 18 Open 8 Post-vow relative Five-year hybrid adjustable-rate 19 Meadow 9 Ultramodernist mortgages (ARMs) averaged 3.87 21 G.I.’s dinner, for short 10 House pet percent last week, up from 3.86 per- 22 Showing cleavage 11 Day fractions (Abbr.) cent. 26 Computer acronym 16 Surround 29 Stein or Stiller 20 Many millennia 30 Life time? 23 First son 31 Swiss capital 24 Aptly named fruit? 32 Staff 25 Sawbucks 33 Oven 26 23-Down’s victim 34 Swelled head 27 Lily variety 35 “Explain, please” 28 Boast 36 __ Major (Sirius’ constellation) 29 Tarzan’s son 37 Restrained 32 Beats 39 Evergreen type 33 Singer Akers 40 Trawler need 35 Infinitesimal 41 Tips over 36 Written code PROPERTY 45 Ontario neighbor 38 Dead ringer? MANAGEMENT & inetti o ealtors 48 Gary Cooper movie 39 Bach piece, often REAL ESTATE SALES R & C . R 50 Tab 42 Nixed, at NASA Creekside Mediterranean Gem • 704 Cary Drive 51 Small grimace 43 Entrance Sam & Jessica edrooms aths onus 52 Stickum 44 Uppity sort Medina 3 B , 3 B + B , 2,330 SF 53 Weevil’s target 45 Recede Open Sunday 2-4 • Asking Price $949,000 54 Litigant 46 Carnival city 510.481.8400 Carrie Miles, Realtor • (510) 735-5223 55 Sphere 47 Ailing 49 Debtor’s letters “Your Neighbor & Realtor!” bre#01909263 • [email protected] ANSWERS ON PAGE 3 14 THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 San Leandro Times Warriors, NBA Give an Assist to SL Boys & Girls Club History was made at the Boys Club Executive Director, was as well as providing fixtures and program The Boys & Girls Club & Girls Club of San Leandro on asked about how the NBA Legacy furnishings that will also be part of San Leandro serves over 1,300 Friday, June 1, when half a dozen Project fit into the Club’s long of the new facility. We are still at kids each day during the school members of the NBA champion term building renovation plans. least a year or more away from year at 12 sites throughout San Golden State Warriors arrived in “We were totally honest and starting construction and are still Leandro and San Lorenzo in full force. transparent with the NBA and serving hundreds of kids in the fa- partnership with the San Leandro Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, the Warriors about our capital cility, so the upgrades are greatly and San Lorenzo Unified School David West, Quinn Cook, Nick campaign and they identified appreciated and came just in time Districts. For more information Young and JaVale McGee all took areas of the Club that could be for our busy summer season”. about the Boys & Girls Club, call part in an onsite press conference dramatically transformed now In addition to their summer 483-5581. and ribbon cutting of the newly upgraded Boys & Girls Club facility. The Warriors joined city and school district officials and The club, in need of a make- the kids for the ribbon cutting at the Boys & Girls Club. over, was given the ultimate wish Cutter: National League of Cities complete with a computer room, rings true here in San Leandro,” Silver. “This is a place where they multi-purpose room and new gar- said Curry addressing an audi- can develop their skills on or off continued from front page den and art classes as part of the ence of about 100 kids. the court.” said Cutter. “There was a lot to NBA Cares Learn and Play Zone. Curry encouraged the youth in Rick Welts, Warriors presi- take away.” The program was presented attendance to “invest in their ed- dent and CEO said the Warriors Cutter said that one point was by YouTubeTV, the NBA, and ucation and invest in each other.” Community Foundation, has illustrated by officials from Santa Golden State Warriors, in part- “It’s great to use the resourc- given away $9 million dollars Rosa, who spoke about how fires nership with Kaiser Permanente es we have within the NBA, to improve the outcomes of the devastated their city last fall. and State Farm, making the up- the Warriors and our individual community since it’s re-launch No one can predict when a Mayor Cutter spent last week at the Resilient Cities Summit grades to the Boys & Girls Club circles to donate our money or in 2012. “While winning champi- disaster will strike, but Cutter in Rancho Palos Verdes. possible. time to better the community,” onships are a priority, the legacy said that San Leandro can prepare now, but saves in the long-run,” “You have to make sure you NBA TV sportscaster, Ahmad said Curry. of community service is what the by putting out bids for contracts said Cutter. are looking a different incomes Rashad, welcomed members After the talk, Curry and NBA and the Warriors are very to builders and other businesses Cutter attended the confer- levels and different lifestyles of the community along with his team members engaged the proud of.” that would provide clean-up in ence for free on a grant from sum- when planning,” said Cutter. “It WNBA legends Ruthie Bolton youth in art and science projects The Boys & Girls Club of San the aftermath of an emergency mit hosts the National League of was really clear to me that to be and Jennifer Azzi, San Leandro and creating snack packs for the Leandro is currently engaged in even before anything happens. Cities, the U.S. Green Building successful as a city, you have to Mayor Pauline Cutter and Kim needy. a $10 million Capital Campaign “We can sign the contracts Council, and the Urban Land have equity in mind at all times Allen of State Farm, among “It’s a great day to see how to not only totally renovate the and have things in place, have Institute. and make sure all things are in others. this center was transformed in 53-year-old facility but to re- those things pre-done but not Cutter said that the event was place for everyone.” For Steph Curry, the event four days,” said Pastor Charley imagine how the Boys & Girls bought,” said Cutter. a way to make contacts and that Cutter says the city will keep was a family affair as he was Hames, Jr. of Beebe Memorial Club can deepen its impact in The conference also focused the city is looking into public-pri- equity and environmental im- accompanied by his wife Ayesha Cathedral along with wife and the community. The Club has on having new construction in vate partnerships in the future. provements as priorities as San with baby bump, and parents event sponsor Michelle Gaskill received commitments totaling town be environmentally friend- One such partnership that Leandro moves forward on big Dell and Sonya Curry, who was Hames of Kaiser. about 60 percent of the campaign ly and include things like solar Cutter pointed out was the city’s projects including the marina celebrating her birthday. “This is a state of the art facil- goal and is aggressively seeking panels. $800,000 grant to fund a daycare development and the proposed “We are a Dub nation strong ity that the kids can be proud of,” the remaining 40 percent. “If you build with being center at the Marea Alta afford- transit village/retail project at in the Bay Area and it definitely said NBA Commissioner Adam Robert Glotch, Boys & Girls green in mind, it costs more able housing project. Bayfair. LOCAL DEATHS

Serving Families Families In Our Community In Our CommunityFrances May Dilling n Elizabeth M. Gay- Visitation for Frances will With Compassion and Service Excellence Charles William With Compassion And Service ExcellenceCharles William Finch lord, passed away July be today, July 26 at San- Elizabeth M. Gaylord 20, 2018 at age 55. Al- tos-Robinson Mortuary, “Bill” Finch ways unselfish and kind, April 16, 1938 ~ June 25, 2018 160 Estudillo Ave., San her generous heart was Leandro from 12 Noon. Charles William “Bill” Finch, Sara L. Ennor filled with love, fun, fam- to 8 p.m. A Celebration of was born April 16, 1938 in Anniston, ily and friends. Preced- Alabama. Bill passed away June 25, San Leandro her life will be tomorrow, 2018. He was a long time resident and San Leandro Funeral HomeLAWYER ed in death by her hus- July 27 at Santos-Rob- business owner in San Leandro, Ca. His family was present Funeral407 Estudillo Ave, Home San Leandro, CA 94577 band and love of her life inson Mortuary begin- when he went home to be with our Heavenly Father. (510)407 483 Estudillo - 5300 | www.sanleandro-fh.com Ave., Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Verna Finch San Leandro, CA 94577 ■ Wills & Trusts Charles (Tom) Gaylord. ning at 11 a.m. Burial and father Joseph Finch. Bill graduated from Fremont High 510.483.5300Formerly Guerrero Mortuary She leaves behind her to follow at Mt. View School, Oakland Ca. then went on to serve in the US Navy. ■ Benefits, ERISA www.sanleandro-fh.comHABLAMOS ESPAÑOL daughter Danielle Gay- He was stationed in Southern California when he meet his (Formerly Guerrero Mortuary) Cemetery in Oakland. wife Mary. Bill wrote Mary many love letters from over- Serving All Faiths ■ QDROs lord. Elizabeth was loved seas. Later Bill moved back to the Bay Area, settling in San • Large Chapel and will be missed by all. TIMES OBITUARIES Leandro where he started his own business with Rexair, the • Reception Room & KitchenetteFD 442 may be submitted online at Rainbow Company. ebpublishing.com, emailed to Bill had a love for people and helped many of them make 510-633-9985 n Frances May Dilling a [email protected] or 3.375x4-San-Leandro-display-location-ad.indd 1 9/13/12 9:31 AM faxed to 510-483-4209. Please their own successes. He was known to be a trickster; always FD 442 long time resident of San making others laugh. Bill was a loving great-grandparent, include your phone number. grandparent, father and husband. He had a love for his family Leandro passed away July For help, call 510-614-1555. and the time he shared with them. Bill was always enthusias- 21, 2018 in Castro Valley. tic about life. One of his favorite quotes to share with others Affordable Options to was “Act enthusiastic and you’ll BE enthusiastic!” High Priced Funerals Survivors include his wife Mary of 60 years, daughters Re- SANTOS-ROBINSON MORTUARY becca Kehret, Yvonne Acuna, son Bill Finch Jr. and 7 grand- $ Supporting Local Churches and Families for Over 80 Years children, Kathryn Goetz, Ryan Carvin, Nicole Johnson, Dan- Cremation starting at... 895 ielle Coleman, Justin Decker, Dylan Finch, Cody Finch and 4 Traditional Funeral Available FUNERAL AND CREMATION great-grandchildren Isabella Johnson, Lonnie Johnson, Cecil PROFESSIONALS FAMILY Jay Spencer OWNED Coleman, Scarlett Rose Finch and Finch Coleman. Bill will be Traditional Services • Cremation Options missed but will stay forever in our hearts until we meet again. Since 1967 Pre-Arrangements Friends and family are invited to gather Saturday, August A+ Rated Serving All Faiths and Cultures 11th 2018, 11 a.m. at Neighborhood Church, 20600 John Dr., Castro Valley to share stories and celebrate his life. DeerCreek Donations to the Scleroderma Research Foundation in Cremation & Traditional Services 510-483-0123 honor of his daughter Yvonne. 510-317-7890 • Castro Valley www.santos-robinson.com FD 1505 www.DeerCreekCremation.com FDK 651 CA LIC. FD-81 San Leandro Times THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 15 OPINION

animals every time you shop. with the suspect. The victim’s im- especially when letting suspects go Think about it. pression was that Chase wanted to and not calling the police? Do Insur- LETTERS to the EDITOR —Benjamin Frager make sure their insurance would ance companies make monies off the San Leandro cover it. The victim was never con- big problem of identity theft? Letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number, and must tacted by an investigator. —Kathleen Starzenski be under 300 words. We reserve the right to edit as necessary. E-mail letters to: Says Appropriate Remedy for I googled whether financial San Leandro [email protected] or fax to: 510-483-4209, or send by mail to: The Editor, Trump Actions is Impeachment institutions have an obligation to call San Leandro Times, 2060 Washington Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577. Editor: the police in identity theft situations, The President of the United States and the answers I found were no. City’s Gag Order Called ‘Smoke cake against their will (re. it is not capitulated beside the Russian presi- I started thinking did Chase Bank Screen’ to Distract from Facts like it is a soda). It doesn’t matter dent when asked what he said to Pu- really investigate to see if the victim In the Investigative Report that the Constitution specifical- tin about Russian interference in our and suspect were in cahoots,or was ly protects us from state sponsored Editor: elections. Trump said he believed the waiting period to make sure their religion. We support the City Council’s dili- Putin’s denials and blathered irrel- insurance was going to cover it? Both her letters clearly show gence in securing an objective inves- evantly on and on about Hillary’s Where does a Financial Institution’s she wants to force her religion on us tigation of the unsubstantiated claims email server. He dismissed the deep responsibility begin and end? How and at the same time call herself per- Send a Letter to the Editor made by the Davis Street CEO; and and detailed evidence compiled by many times does a Financial Insti- secuted when we don’t agree. Funny. [email protected] also the Council’s handling of the our security agencies — NSA, CIA, tution contribute to identity theft, It also doesn’t matter to her that resulting report, including making FBI — and by the Special Council’s our founding father Thomas Jeffer- the report public. investigation, calling them “witch son created the concept of separation We congratulate Jeff Kay on his hunts,” deferring instead to Putin. of Church and State to protect new appointment as our new City Manag- He publicly called our closest INQUIRING REPORTER Americans from what many had er, and we congratulate Chris Zapata trading partners and military allies just fled. He said “I contemplate on his new position in Anaheim. “foes” in the presence of a real with sovereign reverence that act of If you could have a supernatural power? The payout on his contract was fair, foe. His wimpy performance is the whole American people which particularly compared to nearby worse than disgusting; it is treason- — Asked at the San Leandro Main Library declared that their legislature should communities like Alameda, where ous. He is weakening our alliances ‘make no law respecting an estab- the departing City Manager received while supporting our adversaries. lishment of religion, or prohibiting over $900,000. In a democratic nation of law, the free exercise thereof,’ thus build- There are many San Leandro impeachment is the appropriate ing a wall of separation between residents who believe Mr. Zapata’s remedy. To be able to fly. You wouldn’t have Church & State.” Bruce Joffe service was excellent; progress was — to deal with the traffic and you could That was 1802. That’s only Piedmont made on affordable housing, busi- see the world from a bird’s eye view, recent in geological terms but not of nesses were supported including the Mt. Everest and the ocean. our country. And even Thomas and Asks: Where Does a Bank’s Tech Campus and Lit San Leandro, his buds, when breathing life into Responsibility Begin and End? Sharon Eisele and innovative community projects this country, and had the opportunity San Leandro were developed like the communi- Editor: to write “Christianity” as the guiding ty-based response to homelessness in I have a friend who lives in philosophy of the United States of San Leandro. Oakley, Calif., who was recently the America as but they didn’t as Ms. The investigative report did reveal victim of identity theft. She thinks Choury claims. questionable actions on the part of someone where she works may have Our history started with the notion Davis Street, including intense used a cell phone to take pictures of overcoming restrictions based on lobbying to receive special treat- of her drivers license and other To be invisible. It would be a religion. If Ms. Choury wants to add ment. Their failure to repay the information. useful trait to have. You could religious restriction to herself she City’s $1.5 million loan in a timely One day she noticed someone had employ it to fight crime. You can. Why she thinks she is being per- manner, even with several exten- accessed her bank accounts in Davis. would be able to prevent negative secuted is beyond understanding. I sions, was disappointing; it’s also She immediately notified Chase things from happening. wish Ms.Choury the peace, strength, disturbing that the property they used Bank and filed a complaint. Her and tolerance to accept that she isn’t as collateral was already encum- mistake was not closing her accounts Nancy Miller the boss of Americans of other faiths San Leandro bered, and the loan documents they right away. A representative with or those of no religion since, again, signed falsely stated otherwise. the Chase Bank stated it is not their there is no god. This lobbying is cause for con- policy to file a police report because —John Clouston cern, and we hope the Mayor and identity theft is a wide spread prob- San Leandro Council will be vigilant in resisting lem, and only the victims file police future “insider” efforts to influence reports. Good News Happening on The suspect did not have a pin The power to create world the decision-making process by Polvorosa Avenue in San Leandro peace, a special strength to help anyone – corporations, individuals or number, therefore she could not use Editor: people in poverty and need, and nonprofit agencies. an ATM. She was going inside dif- Tired of negative news? a spirit of wealth and dignity. We also support the request for ferent Chase Bank branches to with- There are good thing happening commissioners to speak respect- draw monies in Davis. One day the Shereese Ellis right here on Polvorosa Ave. in San fully of past and current City staff suspect was in a Chase Financial San Leandro Leandro. SOS Meals on Wheels de- when representing the city at public Institution trying to withdraw more livers approximately 1,200 meals to events. It’s highly inappropriate for money. Chase confiscated the her seniors in the cities of San Leandro, appointed officials, while on duty, false identification and sent her on San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Val- to gossip about City staff. This in no her way. ley and Oakland. Not only do they way muzzles a commissioner who is When my friend filed a police get a nutritious meal, but someone is planning to run for office outside of report with Oakley Police (for- there to make sure they are okay. Omnipresence. To be everywhere, so I their current appointed position. warded to Davis Police) she was Want to help? Contact SOS Meals could be in touch with everything that’s The “gag order” kerfuffle is a advised that Chase Bank should on Wheels at 582-1263. going on. I would know everything smoke screen to distract from the have been proactive. Chase could —Gerry Mellen because I’m everywhere. unflattering facts about Davis Street have stalled the suspect by pretend- Board Member of SOS MOW revealed in the investigative report. ing to get the money she wanted and Emmanuel Uyong called the police. The suspect then Oakland —Peggy and Tom Combs A Win-Win Just By Eating More San Leandro could have been questioned and pos- Soybean Products sibly arrested. Can’t Understand Why Choury Editor: Instead Chase let the suspect get Feels She is Being Persecuted There are actually more than two away with $1,900. Now the suspect ways to make the president’s trade Editor: knows she cannot use this vic- war with China a win. Help domes- There is no arguing with Ms. tim’s stolen identity anymore and To be able to travel to anywhere just tic soybean farmers out by buying Choury (“Suffers ‘Reprisal for most likely has moved on to the next like that. I would go to all the states. soybean products the next time you Defense Of Religious Freedom’,” victim. Is that you? I like Texas, the people are friendly, go shopping. Help yourself by eating Letters, July 19). The victim was given a copy of and I would go to Minnesota, and healthy plant based food. Save the It doesn’t matter to her that same- the false identification used by the maybe to Indiana because my lives of chickens, pigs and cows. sex marriage has been legal in Cal- suspect possibly to see if she knew grandmother is from there. This is direct action any consumer ifornia since 2008. It doesn’t matter her. A Chase representative told can take. You can use your purchas- that nobody is even forcing her to get the victim it would take 30 days for Vicki Scott ing power to support domestic farm- San Leandro same-sex married or asking anyone her to get her monies back because ing, better health choices for you and to put the ‘two-man topper’ on a an investigation had to be completed your family and saving the lives of to determine if she was in cahoots 16 THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 San Leandro Times Ward: Boxers, 8 and up, compete continued from front page event creates self-confidence for what they strive for in life.” Ward said. our youth, which helps them learn Long before racking up five “Competitive opportunities and perform at a fast and higher world titles in two different are vital for a young boxer and level, while teaching them to put weight divisions, a nine-year- I want to give them a platform forth their best effort no matter old Andre Ward was taken to a to showcase their skills and I’m boxing gym by his father, Frank, looking forward to being ringside who asked trainer Virgil Hunter to cheer them on.” This event to teach his son “to hit and not get Male and female boxers as hit.” Hunter, now Ward’s Godfa- “creates ther, more than delivered on his young as eight-years-old on up through elite division athletes are promise, helping to develop his in the program, which provides self-confi- pupil into one of the most skilled free coaching, fitness and men- dence in our technicians in boxing. toring for underserved youth in Known for his strong char- the East Bay. youth while acter and integrity outside the The nonprofit DSAL was ring, Andre S.O.G. (Son-Of- founded in 2005. Deputies vol- teaching God) Ward has visited numerous unteer time to coach youth and to schools, prisons and youth fa- raise money to pay for equipment them to put cilities to share his inspirational and scholarships. forth their success story. “This amateur boxing event All proceeds from Saturday’s will showcase competitive oppor- best effort. event go to benefit the Alameda tunities from youth throughout County DSAL Boxing Academy. For more information about the state of California,” said Ser- Sergeant Oscar Perez of the the Academy, visit www.acdsal. PHOTO BY JIM KNOWLES geant Oscar Perez of the Alameda Sheriff’s Department County Sheriff’s Office. “This org.

SL Demos to Meet July 26 Lego City

The San Leandro Democratic p.m. in the Trustee Room of the This Day in History... A Lego city is on display Friday through Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m., through Aug. 16, Club will hold its monthly meet- San Leandro Main Library, 300 On this day, July 26, 1775, the on the second floor of the Bay Area Family Church, 2305 Washington Ave. in San ing on Thursday, July 26, at 6:30 Estudillo Ave. Continental Congress established Leandro. See, build or buy Legos. Admission is $5, cash only at the door, or tickets the United States Post Office and online at: brickshow2018.eventbrite.com. appointed Benjamin Franklin the Postmaster General. 26 Years Experience Sm. Dog $40+ Med. Dog $50+ Lrg. Dog $65+ Festa of Portuguese Immigrant on Alvarado Sm. Dog $30+ Med. Dog $40+ Lrg. Dog $45+ A non-profitCRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER helping women to identify life-affirming 510-589-6801 resources and receive guidance in planning for her and her baby’s future. • Free Pregnancy Tests WE BELIEVE: “It is the right of every The annual festa of the Por- national anthems. A rosary will CAT GROOMING: $65(Exp. 8/31/18) • Volunteer Opportunities pregnant woman to give birth… and tuguese Immigrant will continue be said at 4 p.m. Later a folk- 16242 E. 14th Street, San Leandro • Medical Referrals the right of every child to be born.” this weekend at the IDES Hall, loric dance group will perform • Housing Referrals 790 Antonio St. in San Leandro. and a dinner of meat stew will • Free Maternity / Baby Clothes (as available) 24-HOUR HELPLINE On Saturday, July 28, at 11 be served for $15 a plate, and • Friendship for Life 1-800-550-4900 a.m. there will be the distribution a bazaar will be in the outside 1048 GRANT AVENUE • SAN LORENZO • 510-481-9677 of the “esmolas,” raising of the courtyard. Check us out at: www.birthrightofsanlorenzo.com Portuguese and American flags On Sunday, July 29, at 2 p.m. Text and Email: [email protected] and the playing of the respective a Mass will be said inside the hall, followed by a procession with music by the Filarmonica Artista Amadora. Sopas and dessert will be served after the parade. The religious part of the festa will be overseen by Father Pedro Lima, a young priest ordained in 21+ the diocese of Angra and now studying for his doctorate in Fri, July 27, 8pm Re-wind, That 80's Band theology in Rome. Sat, July 28, 6pm The Simms Band The whole community is Sun, July 29, 3pm Margie Turner and invited to the festa. The Outback Blues Band Born in San Leandro... Fri, Aug 3, 8pm Highwater Blues Actor Lloyd Bridges – film, Sat, Aug 4, 6pm The Touch of Class stage and TV star – was born in Sun, Aug 5, 3pm Gold Rhythm Band San Leandro on Jan. 15, 1913. Fri, Aug 10, 8pm Music of Jerry Garcia with Dead Guise CALL FOR YOUR WINTER Sat, Aug 11, 6pm Mas Mojo • Appetizers Sun, Aug 12, 3pm Henry Oden & Margie Turner • Veg. & Non Veg. Dishes AUTO CHECK-UP • Sea Food Dishes 510.569.6000 Fri, Aug 17, 8pm Latin Rhythm Boys • Tandoori FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR Your Dealer Alternative • Serving San Leandro Since 1970 Sat, Aug 18, 1pm Gus Wedemeyer's • Samosa We Service All Foreign & Domestic Makes 3 O'Clock Jump • Naans MINIMUM ORDER $25 Sat, Aug 18, 6pm South 46 • Briyani WITHIN A 5 MILE RADIUS QUALITY Sun, Aug 19, 3pm AJ Crawdaddy • Wraps • Desserts DORALS FACTORY SCHEDULED • Beverages Auto Repair MAINTENANCE 22519 Main St, Hayward 175 98th Ave., Oakland 2000 MERCED ST. • SAN LEANDRO • 352-4221 510.881.9877 Order at www.RoyalKitchen.us MON-FRI • 8:30-5:30 / SAT 9-2 www.doralsautorepair.com Approved WorldFamousTurfClub.com and receive the Best Discounts! MEMBER