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INSIDE YOUR FORUM Grand Jury Report NEWS Critical of BART, County Missteps

By Michael Singer To combat these trends, BART CASTRO VALLEY FORUM has been asked to add more police Clipper Cards over the next five years and better BART paper tickets being The Alameda County Grand educate riders on crime preven- replaced by reusable Jury Final Report, issued last tion. Clipper Cards week, criticizes regional leader- The Grand Jury also found im- Page 3 ship in the handling of key civic proving cleanliness, reducing fare issues, including BART passen- evasion, and working with groups ger safety, and losing out on $5.6 that specialize on homeless issues SENIORS million of federal funds for Urban would not only improve BART Shield. rider satisfaction, but would also While not every issue is rel- curb the amount of crime on the PHOTO COURTESY OF ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPT. evant to our readers, the Castro trains and the stations. Firefighters work to extinguish a two-alarm garage fire that damaged two houses in the Valley Forum did pick up on a few Urban Shield 3000 block of Keith Avenue in Castro Valley Friday night. A total of five people and two dogs specific areas that do impact our Urban Shield was an annual were evacuated from the homes. There were no injuries. The fire is under investigation. area in the 148-page report. gathering of first responders who BART Safety train for all types of emergencies. In-Home Care The most scathing critiques cen- More than 100 police, fire, and The first step is to tered on passenger safety within rescue teams would descend on determine the level of Two Families Evacuated as the BART system. Violent crime 32 different locations around the care needed on BART — including robberies Bay Area including Castro Valley and aggravated assaults — in- to learn how to best approach dan- Page 7 creased by 115% over the last five gerous situations and hone their Garage Erupts in Flames years, according to the report. skills. LIVING During the same time, BART The program was suspended Quick action by two off-duty The fire, which broke out around Before firefighters arrived, re- lost 8% of its ridership, even as this year following complaints of police officers and a retired Al- 9:30 p.m., extended to a second tired Fire Department Capt. Bruce the Bay Area population grew and racial profiling, immigration in- ameda County Fire Department neighboring residence, according Armstrong, who lived near by, several new stations were added to volvement (ICE), and militariza- captain managed to safely evacu- to Fire Department Spokesperson ran to the scene. He was joined the system. tion of law enforcement. ate two residents and a dog who Aisha Knowles. by two off-duty police officers, “Much of the violent crime in- After a two-year process with were asleep in a house in the 3000 Due to the full involvement J. Kalsbeek of the San Leandro crease has been driven by snatch- lots of boisterous meetings and block of Keith Ave. in Castro Val- of the garage, a second alarm re- Department and another off-du- and-run cellphone thefts that are recommendations/warnings from ley Friday night after their garage sponse was requested and addi- ty officer, who wished to remain considered robberies because they Alameda County Sheriff Greg Let’s be Frank burst into flames and spread to the tional fire units responded to the anonymous. involve the use of force or fear,” Ahern and others, the report said Celebrate Independence house. blaze. see FLAMES on back page the report said. see REPORT on page 14 Day with an American tradition: hot dogs Page 8 Double Homicide: INDEX Suspect Identified Classified Ads ...... 12 The Alameda County Sheriff’s a welfare check at a guest house Community Calendar ... 4 Office has identified a suspect and in the 20500 block of Forest Ave. Crosswords ...... 8 one of the victims in the double near Castro Valley Blvd. homicide discovered in Castro The welfare check was request- East Bay Living ...... 8 Valley last week. ed by a relative who said they Homes ...... 9 The suspect is 49-year-old Ste- hadn’t heard from a family mem- ven Michael Carlson, a resident of ber for several days, according to Horoscope ...... 4 Castro Valley and Pleasanton. One Sheriff’s Sgt. Ray Kelly. Obituaries ...... 14 of the victims, a woman, was iden- When deputies arrived at the tified as Lisa Deanne Carlson, 45, address they received no response Seniors ...... 7 of Pleasanton. so they walked to a cottage in the Sports ...... 6 The bodies of a man and wom- rear of the lot and discovered the en were found — slain from gun- bodies, which had apparently been PHOTO BY LINDA SANDSMARK Weather ...... 2 shot wounds — at about 10:15 dead for several days. CRIME SCENE: Yellow tape surrounded a home in the 2500 block of Forest Avenue for a.m. last Wednesday by Alameda Anyone with info, call the Sher- several hours last Wednesday as Sheriff’s deputies investigated the slaying of a man and PHONE: (510) 614-1560 County Sheriff’s deputies during iff’s Office at: 510-667-3636. women in a rear cottage. Police have named Steven Michael Carlson as the suspect.

PG 01 FRONT 07/03/19-CVF.indd 1 7/2/19 2:45 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM 2 Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Castro Valley Weather July 3 - 7, 2019 BART Paper Tickets Being Replaced by Clipper Cards

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday The day of the familiar BART year, have never had paper-ticket Mostly Sunny Clouds then Sun Sunny Partly Sunny Mostly Sunny paper ticket is coming to an end. vending machines. High 71° Low 56° High 71° Low 55° High 74 Low 54° High 76° Low 54° High 73° Low 57° The transit agency is expanding The Clipper card will eventually the number of stations where the become the Bay Area’s all-in-one only ticket available for purchase transit card, accepted by nearly Almanac Moon Phases is the reusable Clipper card. all transit agencies in the region. Starting Monday, BART will Many other agencies offer dis- Past Week’s Rain: 00.00 July July July July eliminate the sale of paper mag- counted fares when using Clipper. Season To Date: 24.80 9 16 24 31 stripe tickets at the downtown Because Clipper cards are not Normal To Date: 21.22 Berkeley station, the first of four inserted at fare gates, riders are Season Average: 21.22 stations to end paper ticket sales able to move through fare gates over the summer. The others are faster, avoiding jam-ups caused by Sun sets at 8:35 p.m. today, rises at 5:52 a.m. Thursday. the 19th St. Station on July 22, tattered or worn paper tickets. Embarcadero on Aug. 19 and Clipper cards can be purchased Powell Street on Sept. 3. The Clipper card will eventu- at every BART station and at Got Your Castro Valley Forum, While the magstripe tickets ally become the Bay Area’s many retail outlets throughout the will no longer be available for all-in-one transit card, ac- region. Got Your Coffee, Life is Good! purchase at these stations, riders cepted by nearly all transit To get Clipper online or for de- PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY can still use paper tickets to enter agencies in the region. tails about obtaining a discount DELIVERED TO OVER 20,000 HOMES - TOTAL CIRCULATION 22,500 or exit through fare gates and can card for Senior/Disabled or Youth also add fare to a paper ticket to The BART to Antioch stations To advertise call 18 and under, visit www.clip- exit a station using the Add Fare Pittsburg Center Station and An- Mary Florence: 510-861-3270 or Linda Nakhai: 510-915-1513 percard.com. For other informa- machines. tioch Station, which opened last tion, visit bart.gov/clipper. 2060 Washington Ave. • San Leandro, California 94577 GOT A NEWS TIP? CALL 510-614-1560 PG&E Urges Residents: Update OR EMAIL: [email protected] Contact Info for Blackout Alerts

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‘Big Red’ Back at His CV Home SHERIFF’S REPORTS A giant metal rooster was returned to its COMPILED BY MICHAEL SINGER • CASTRO VALLEY FORUM Castro Valley home last week, following a day of intense social media attention. “Big Red,” a work of art standing Barricaded the Door the aggressor in the argument. The ed to a business on Castro Valley 7-and-a-half feet tall and weighing 50 Sunday, June 30: at 6:21 p.m., woman was also wanted as part of Boulevard near Anita Avenue pounds, could normally be seen greeting Sheriff’s deputies arrested a a warrant issued for her capture. after the store manager reported motorists on Crow Canyon Road. 26-year-old man from CV on sus- Deputies took her to Santa Rita the man was harassing customers, Apparently too attractive for a thief to picion of violating a court-issued Jail pending $50,000 in bail. The which resulted in an altercation. resist, he was stolen from the front of his restraining order. The man was victim was treated at the scene. The man was also wanted as part owner’s house on June 23. stopped for questioning outside a of a warrant for his arrest. Depu- “Be on the look out for a 7-foot stolen home on Sweet Lane near Stro- Deadly Weapon ties took the man to Santa Rita Jail chicken. You can’t miss it,” tweeted the bridge Avenue. The resident inside Saturday, June 29: at 10:12 a.m., pending $10,000 in bail. Alameda County Sheriff. called to say the man barricaded deputies arrested a 33-year-old Local news outlets went into a frenzy the door preventing her from leav- man with no permanent residence Breaking and Entering of coverage, from radio and print to tele- ing. Deputies reported the man on suspicion of threatening people Friday, June 28: at 8:15 a.m., dep- vision and online outlets. Less than 48 was making suicidal threats during with a deadly weapon. The man uties arrested a 63-year-old man hours later, an alert citizen in unincorpo- questioning. The man was taken was hanging outside a business on with no permanent residence on rated Hayward noticed a large rooster to John George Psychiatric Hos- Castro Valley Boulevard near Ani- suspicion of breaking and entering matching Big Red’s description in his pital for evaluation before being ta Avenue when deputies arrived. into a business on Knox Street near neighbor’s yard. booked into Santa Rita Jail. A store manager put the man under Redwood Road. The man was also “We have located the missing 7-foot citizen’s arrest hoping to prevent found with stolen property in his chicken in a backyard in Hayward. Aggressive Assault an incident. The man was taken possession. Deputies handcuffed Working with the victim to get it home,” Sunday, June 30: at 3:25 a.m., into custody. the man and took him into custody. read the sheriff’s next update. “Big Red a 911 call about a loud and ag- is going home with his owner. A special gressive-sounding argument sent Assault and Battery Can’t Stay Away thank you to our very alert community deputies to an apartment on the Friday, June 28: at 3:52 p.m., a Friday, June 28: at 12:46 p.m., a for the tip.” Boulevard near Park Way. There, 56-year-old man with no perma- 46-year-old woman with no per- The alleged thief was reportedly al- they arrested a 32-year-old wom- nent residence was arrested on manent residence was arrested on ready in jail for unrelated warrants at the an from Hayward on suspicion of suspicion of interfering with the suspicion of violating a court-is- time of Big Red’s recovery. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE assault on a family member. Dep- flow of a business and assault and sued restraining order against her. –Linda Sandsmark BIG RED, a 7-foot metal rooster, is back home in CV. uties determined the woman to be battery charges. Deputies respond- see REPORTS on page 15

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l INDEPENDENCE DAY SCHEDULES Saturday, July 13: Music with the James Henry Quartet Enjoy live music with the James Henry Quartet at 2 p.m. Saturday, Thursday, July 4, 2019 July 13, at the Castro Valley Library. Henry, a master percussionist, Government Operations songwriter and producer, will take you on a global journey from Afro The Week Ahead All Federal, State, County and City offices will be closed on funk to Urban Caribbean, World Beat, R&B, Reggae and Soca. Expect l Thursday, July 4: Fourth of July Celebration Friday, except for emergency services. the unexpected. Expect music for your soul! Join a free community celebration of Independence Day from 10 a.m. Business Offices l Saturday, July 13: Castro Valley Pride to 2 p.m. tomorrow at historic Meek Park at 240 Hampton Road in Hay- Financial institutions and stock exchanges will be closed. Castro Valley Pride returns for their 9th year, once again transform- ward, where you’ll learn about the Meek Family history and get a peek Most business offices, including The Forum, will be closed. ing the Castro Valley High School Redwood Road parking lot into a inside this local landmark. Grab a hot dog and listen to the music of Stores & Restaurants fun-filled space with food trucks, vendors, and live entertainment on Johnny Mahalo and the Wild Coconuts. Bay Area BikeMobile will give two stages. Join the fun from noon to 5 on July 13 as they create a safe free bake repairs to the first 20 sing-ups that day. Some will be open but may be operating on reduced schedules so check ahead to be sure. and welcoming space for the LGBTQ community, their friends, fami- l Friday, July 5: ly, neighbors, and allies to enjoy a beautiful summer day together. For Eden Area Village Meeting Public Transportation Eden Area Village will hold its next Member Forum and Public Out- BART and AC Transit buses will operate on a Sunday sched- booth opportunities please visit www.castrovalleypride.com reach Meeting at 2 p.m. this Friday at Hayward City Hall, 777 B Street ule on July 4. l Saturday, July 13: At Sulphur Creek: Eagle Tactics where you can hear about how we help seniors remain active and en- Searching and soaring on powerful wing beats are an eagle’s survival gaged in the community. More info at edenareavillage.org Garbage Collection Recycling, organics, and garbage collection services will occur tactics. A pairing of wing design and vision makes them the master of l Saturday, July 6: Community Garden Open House as scheduled by Alameda County Industries (ACI). Please call ACI their chosen terrain. Find out how to differentiate an eagle from a hawk See what your neighbors are growing at Paradise Community Gar- at (510) 483-1400 with billing and customer service questions. or falcon as you meet some of Sulphur Creek’s resident diurnal (or day- den, 20095 Mission Blvd. in Hayward from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Satur- Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) offices will be closed time) raptors up close at a special adults-only presentation on Saturday, day. Free speaker series at 11 a.m. “Healthy Eating: How to ferment and on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Please July 13, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Sulphur Creek Nature Center, 1801 D pickle vegetables” by Dustin Passalalpi. Snacks and drinks throughout call (510) 506-5821 for sewer emergencies. Visit www.cvsan.org Street, Hayward. Space is limited and advance registration is required the day. Visit vendors for native plants, body work, handmade soaps, for information regarding CVSan services and programs. ($20). Register online at www.haywardrec.org or by calling 510-881- community booths, urban farming info. Rent your own garden box. 6700. More info at 510-881-6747. Questions? Call Rick Hatcher 510-909-4077. l l Saturday, July 6: History & Mystery of Tarot Sunday, July 14: Democratic Club Summer Picnic The Castro Valley Democratic Club Summer Potluck Picnic will be Time-travel through the Tarot’s history and mystery from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. this Sunday, July 6, at the Castro Valley Library. Join Amber for a held from noon to 4 p.m. on July 14 at Castro Valley Community Park CASTRO VALLEY FORUM fascinating and educational slide show and narrated journey through the in picnic area 2. Come meet your local elected officials. Also fun raffles. CASTROVALLEYFORUM.COM tarot’s long and mysterious history. Visit places such as ancient Egypt, l Monday, July 15: Castro Valley Night of Honor Palestine, Rome and Greece, Renaissance Italy, pre and post World War ESTABLISHED: 1989 • CIRCULATION 22,500 Redwood Chapel Community Church will be hosting the 20th An- © 2019 EASTBAY PUBLISHING CORPORATION - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED II Europe and the United States. Discover the tarot’s links with numer- nual Castro Valley Night of Honor at 6:30 p.m. on July 15, to thank ous academic, social, cultural, political, religio-spiritual movements and our local first responders for their daily service and sacrifices for us. Published every Wednesday by EastBay Publishing Corp. events. To register (required), call 510-667-7900. 2060 Washington Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577 Uniformed first responders and their immediate families who attend will Corporate Address: P.O. Box 2897, Alameda, CA 94501 l Tuesday, July 9: Rotary Topic: Long-Term Senior Care receive a free meal and thank you gift. The cost for community members to attend is $10/adult and $5/child (10 and under). Tel: 510-614-1560 • Fax: 510-483-4209 David Scharff of Silver Transitions will talk about long-term care Fred Zehnder, Editor & Publisher Amy Sylvestri, News options for seniors, during the next buffet lunch meeting of The Rota- [email protected] [email protected] ry Club of Castro Valley Tuesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Redwood 510-614-1561 Howard Morrison, Assoc. Publisher Canyon Golf Course,17007 Redwood Road. The cost of lunch is $15 [email protected] Jim Carrizo, Sports and reservations must be made by 9 p.m. on July 7, by contacting Ro- [email protected] Helen Burkett, Advertising Design Mgr. tary at [email protected] or 510-402-5123. More information is 510-967-3759 & [email protected] available at castrovalleyrotary.org Arts Moxie Morrison, Layout Design Contributing Writers: l Wednesday, July 10: [email protected] Linda Sandsmark Sons in Retirement Luncheon Claudette E. Morrison, Business Mgr. Michael Singer Sons in Retirement (SIR) Branch 26, an organization of retired men, [email protected] Gene Osofsky will meet July 10 for a social hour at 11 a.m. and lunch at noon at the Patrick Vadnais, Classified Ads / Obituaries Carl Medford Fairview Event Center at Metropolitan Golf Course, 10051 Doolittle [email protected] Terry Liebowitz Drive, Oakland. Truman Howard, a docent at Blackhawk Museum, will Entertainment Mary Florence, Advertising Sales Amy Ramos speak on changes being made at the Museum. Luncheon is $25, pay- CASTRO VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS 861-3270 [email protected] Linette Escobar able by check. Sponsored guests are welcome at meetings on the second Linda Nakhai, Advertising Sales Thomas Lorentzen Wednesday of each month. Call Ken at 510-537-4804 for information. Tickets for Center for the Arts events listed below are available 510-915-1513 [email protected] Buzz Bertolero online at www.cvcfa.com; or at the Center Box Office, 19501 Red- l Thursday, July 11: Ice Cream Social Luau wood Road, Thursdays and Fridays 3-5 p.m. (phone 889-8961), or Come and enjoy an ice cream sundae with your friends and family at the Castro Valley Adult School, 4430 Alma Avenue. Tickets for the at the Aitken Senior & Community Center, 17800 Redwood Road from Center’s entire 2019-2020 Series are available for $173 to $209. HOROSCOPE by Salomé © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. 1:30 to 3 p.m. on July 11. $1.50 per sundae, please bring exact change. ● “The Great American Sh*t Show,” monologues on life in the age of Trump, written by Brian Copeland and Charlie Varon and performed ARIES (March 21 - April 19): Your Aries leadership qualities can help bring order out of all that confusion, whether it’s on the job or in the by them at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Center for the Arts as home. But be careful to guide, not goad, others into following you. A’S AUTO REPAIR a therapy session for progressives who’ve been quietly going insane. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Applying a more personal view to a Developed with and directed by David Ford. For more info or tickets job-linked issue could help provide better insight into those persistent ($40), visit www.cvcfa.com problems. 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For tickets SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): You soon should be seeing positive results from your recent efforts on behalf of a family member. On FLEA MARKET ($25 adult, $20 seniors, students and military) visit www.chanticleers. another matter, check that you have all the facts regarding a job assignment. org or call 510-733-5483. Chanticleers Theatre is located within the CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): Your aspects favor closer family Sat., July 20, 10am-4pm Castro Valley Community Park at 3683 Quail Ave. in Castro Valley. relationships this week. Take time for visits, whether in person, by phone, Household Goods • Clothing • Furniture by mail or in cyberspace. Let them know how important they are to you. Antiques • Collectibles • Handmade Crafts ART GALLERIES & ART INSTRUCTION AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): A missed opportunity isn’t always a negative. 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Fairview ‘AC Alert’ System LEGAL NOTICES The Fairview Fire Protection District is introducing a new mass notification alert system in partner- ship with Alameda County called AC Alert. FILED FILED FILED Effective this past Monday, AC MAY 16, 2019 JUNE 04, 2019 JUNE 05, 2019 Alert replaced the former “Co- MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK County Clerk County Clerk County Clerk deRED” alert system in Hayward ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY and the Fairview Fire Protection By------, Deputy By------, Deputy By------, Deputy District. FILE NO. 559263 FILE NO. 559898 FILE NO. 559948 The new service provides a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT quick way to alert the public of a Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and local emergency and steps people Professions Code Professions Code Professions Code may need to take to keep them- Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 selves and their families safe. The name of the business: The name of the business: The name of the business: Al’s Market located at 3550 Somerset Ave., Beefront located at 16470 Foothill Boule- Seven Hills Baking Co. located at 3295 PHOTO COURTESY OF SEN. WIECKOWSKI The service is free, but requires Castro Valley, CA 94546, in Alameda County vard, San Leandro, CA 94578, in Alameda Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley, State Sen Wieckowski with Andrea and Josh Hunter, own- subscribers to opt-in by emailing is hereby registered by the following own- County is hereby registered by the following CA 94546, in Alameda County is hereby ers of Crush Comics in Castro Valley. [email protected] or by call- er(s): Al’s Food Market, Inc., 3550 Somerset owner(s): Ji Sun Choi, 16470 Foothill Boule- registered by the following owner(s): Julien ing the Hayward Fire Department Ave., Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business vard, San Leandro, CA 94578. This business Wagner, 746 Dolores Ave., San Leandro, Emergency Service Office at 510- is conducted by a corporation. This business is conducted by an individual. This business CA 94577. This business is conducted by Crush Comics Honored as commenced on N/A. commenced on N/A. an individual. This business commenced on 583-4948. /s/Al’s Food Market, Inc. /s/Ji Sun Choi 6/18/18. Residents should be aware that This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County /s/Julien Wagner Small Business of the Year subscriber data from the old Co- Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated This statement was filed with the County deRED system cannot be trans- by file stamp above. by file stamp above. Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Castro Valley comic book store Chabot Cinema, has been serving ferred to the new AC Alert service. Expires MAY 16, 2024 Expires JUNE 04, 2024 by file stamp above. JUNE 12, 19, 26, JULY 3, 2019 JUNE 19, 26, JULY 3, 10, 2019 Expires JUNE 05, 2024 Crush Comics was honored in the customers since 1990, selling a AC Alert users can subscribe for 0105-CVF 0106-CVF JUNE 19, 26, JULY 3, 10, 2019 State Capitol last month by State large variety of new comics, back notifications based on multiple lo- 0107-CVF Senator Bob Wieckowski as the issues, trade paperbacks, manga, cations—for any residence, work- Small Business of the Year for card games, sport cards, statues, place, school or other location in District 10. posters and toys. Alameda County. “Superheroes are seemingly “We’re so very honored to be If a safety hazard or concern more popular than ever and small selected by Senator Wieckowski arises in the area, a notification business owners are some of the for this award,” said Josh Hunt- will be sent to whatever device the real superheroes in our state,” er. “We love our community and subscriber chooses. FILED FILED FILED Wieckowski said. “Josh and An- strive as always to be your friendly Once an AC Alert message is JUNE 10, 2019 MAY 22, 2019 JUNE 12, 2019 drea Hunter, the owners of Crush neighborhood comic shop.” received, a subscriber can confirm MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK County Clerk County Clerk County Clerk Comics, are no different. Their California Small Business Day receipt and the system will stop ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY passion for comics and their busi- is an annual event organized by the sending the initial notification. If By------, Deputy By------, Deputy By------, Deputy ness skills have enabled their store California Small Business Associ- a subscriber does not confirm re- FILE NO. 560109 FILE NO. 559475 FILE NO. 560232 to continue to serve the commu- ation to honor the contributions of ceipt of an alert, the system will FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT nity since they bought it from the small businesses. Awardees from continue to attempt to reach the Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and original owner.” each legislative district are recog- subscriber using all contact data Professions Code Professions Code Professions Code Crush Comics, located next to nized during the ceremony. provided. Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business: The name of the business: The name of the business: ABC Yard and Lawn Care located at 1772 Arizona Care Home Inc located at 33051 M.A. Services General Contractor located at Knox Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546, in Arizona Street, Union City, CA 94587, in Al- 3979 Alexia Place, Castro Valley, CA 94546, Coming Next Week to Smalltown Society Alameda County is hereby registered by ameda County is hereby registered by the in Alameda County is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tyler Judkins, 1772 following owner(s): Arizona Care Home Inc, the following owner(s): Michael A. Kolokithas, l Sat., July 13: Eden Com- People all over the country are munity gardens, shops, communi- Knox Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This 33051 Arizona Street, Union City, CA 94587. 3979 Alexia Place, Castro Valley, CA 94546. looking towards Community Land ty and recreation centers, all for the business is conducted by an individual. This This business is conducted by a corporation. This business is conducted by an individual. munity Land Trust Convening business commenced on N/A. This business commenced on N/A. This business commenced on 02/11/1999. Please join us for the very first Trusts (CLT) as a viable model for benefit of the community! Follow /s/Tyler Judkins /s/Arizona Care Home Inc /s/Michael A. Kolokithas convening of the Eden Communi- preserving affordable housing and us on Facebook @CLTeden This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County ty Land Trust from noon to 3 p.m.! preventing displacement. More details on these events Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated We will be discussing the creation A CLT is a type of non-profit, and others visit www.smalltown- by file stamp above. by file stamp above. by file stamp above. of a land trust for the Eden Area democratic membership organi- Expires JUNE 10, 2024 Expires MAY 22, 2024 Expires JUNE 12, 2024 society.com or text “Smalltown” JUNE 19, 26, JULY 3, 10, 2019 JUNE 19, 26, JULY 3, 10, 2019 JUNE 19, 26, JULY 3, 10, 2019 — how to become a member, and zation that develops and maintains to 797979. Smalltown Society is 0108-CVF 0109-CVF 0110-CVF future projects happening in our affordable homes. CLTs can devel- located at 22222 Redwood Road, community. op all sorts of assets, such as com- Castro Valley.

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RENEWING MEMBERS • Mckinney & Company CPA • Hodges Realty FILED FILED FILED • Law Offices of Alan D. West JUNE 17, 2019 JUNE 19, 2019 JUNE 19, 2019 • Fast-Teks On-Site MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK Computer Services County Clerk County Clerk County Clerk • Gloria Amaral - Mary Kay ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY By------, Deputy By------, Deputy By------, Deputy • Kevin L. Hinkley Auto Tech FILE NO. 560335 FILE NO. 560411 FILE NO. 560422 • European Wax Center FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NEW MEMBERS Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Professions Code Professions Code • Castro Valley Animal Hospital Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 • Eden Healthcare District The name of the business: The name of the business: The name of the business: • Alameda County Deputy Insights and Courage located at 18675 Shef- Long’s Concrete located at 21287 Kahlert SUNFLOWER DAYCARE located at 4227 Sheriff’s League field Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546, in Ala- St., Castro Valley, CA 94546, in Alameda Omega Ave., Castro Valley, CA 94546, in • Rubicon Programs/Eden Area meda County is hereby registered by the fol- County is hereby registered by the follow- Alameda County is hereby registered by lowing owner(s): Russell W. Fochler, 18675 ing owner(s): Dan Long, 21287 Kahlert St., the following owner(s): Ruobing Liu, 4227 Sheffield Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546. Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business is Omega Ave., Castro Valley, CA 94546. This EVENTS This business is conducted by an individual. conducted by an individual. This business business is conducted by an individual. This • Food Trucks – Every first and This business commenced on N/A. commenced on 11/21/2006. business commenced on 01/02/2019. third Tuesday of the month, /s/Russell W. Fochler /s/Dan Long /s/Ruobing Liu This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County from 5 to 8 p.m. at Adobe Park Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. by file stamp above. by file stamp above. The Castro Valley / Eden area Chamber of Expires JUNE 17, 2024 Expires JUNE 19, 2024 Expires JUNE 19, 2024 Commerce is located in Suite 224 at 3160 JULY 03, 2019 JUNE 26, JULY 3, 10, 17, 2019 JUNE 26, JULY 3, 10, 17, 2019 JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 Castro Valley Blvd., phone 510-537-5300 0118 - CVF 0114-CVF 0115-CVF 0116-CVF CASTRO VALLEY FORUM 6 Wednesday, July 3, 2019

How Seniors Can Spot Fake News Q: I recently read that seniors more prevalent than ever before exclamation points. If shocking ATHLETES OF THE WEEK are the number one purveyor of because of the Internet and social claims in the headline sound unbe- fake news on the Internet. Is this networking, which enables it to lievable, they probably are. true, or is it fake news too? If it’s spread like wildfire. • Look closely at the Web link: true, how can seniors go about Fake news is false news stories, A phony or look-alike link may spotting fake news? hoaxes or propaganda created to be a warning sign of false news. deliberately misinform or deceive Many false news sites mimic By Jim Miller readers. authentic news sources by mak- SPECIAL TO THE FORUM Usually, these stories are created ing small changes to the link, for to either influence people’s views, example “abcnews.com.co” (an A: Yes, it’s true. According to push a political agenda or cause illegitimate site) versus the actual a recent study published in the confusion and can often be a profit- “abcnews.com.” journal Science Advances, people able business for online publishers. • Investigate the source: Make aged 65 and older are almost four Also note that some fake stories sure the story is written by a source times more likely to share fake aren’t completely false, but rather that you trust with a reputation for news on social media than young- distortions of real events. These accuracy. If the story comes from er people. deceitful claims can take a legiti- an unfamiliar organization, check Why do older users share fake mate news story and twist what it their “About” section to learn news more often? There are two says, or even claim that something more. theories. The first is that seniors, that happened long ago is related You can also find a list of web- who came to the Internet later, to current events. sites that post deceptive and fake sometimes lack the digital literacy How to Spot Fake News content at FactCheck.org – type skills of their younger counterparts Here are some tips from the In- “misinformation directory” in to identify false or misleading ternational Federation of Library their search feature to find it. content. The second is that many Associations, Harvard University • Watch for unusual format- older people experience cognitive and Facebook that can help you ting: Many false news sites have decline as they age, making them spot fake news stories. misspellings or awkward layouts. CV Little League’s Minor A Yankees Team more likely to fall for hoaxes.CVSan Ad • forBe Wednesday,skeptical of headlines: July 3,Read 2019 carefully if you see these What is Fake News? False news stories often have signs. This week’s Athletes of the Week are the Lorenzo Little League 10-0, capturing the Dis- Fake news is not new, but it is catchy headlines in all caps with see FAKE on page 7 members of the Castro Valley Little League’s trict 45 Championship flag. Minor A Yankees. They finished their regular ABOVE: Front row from left: Keeghan Sen- season with a 17-3 record, then went on to TOC ft, A.J. Retodo, C.J. James, Vedant Naik, Arthur (Tournament Of Champions), representing Cas- Sims, Joshua Jacquez. Back row from left: Man- tro Valley. These Yankees dominated in TOCs, ager Aden Anderson, Mateo Phan-Quang, Dom- CANYON MIDDLE SCHOOL finishing 3-0, shutting out all of their opponents. inic Bolender, Xavier Thompson, Jacob Smith, They defeated Union City National 11-0, Caleb Anderson, Coach Shawn Smith, Coach CVSan 19600 Cull Canyon Road Treeview Little League of Hayward 8-0, and San Pierre Francois. Not pictured: Joshua Joseph. Recycles Saturday, August 3, 2019 From 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CASTRO VALLEY INDEPENDENT SPORTS LEAGUE Youth Baseball and Day Free event for Alameda County residents!* Bring photo ID or utility bill. 125 lb./15-gal Flag Football Programs limit per resident. More info at: www.CVISPORTSLEAGUE.org www.cvsan.org/RecyclesDay RECYCLE Sports Hall of Fame Nominations The Castro Valley Sports Foun- A committee appointed by the 2010, with a subsequent class in- dation is continuing to accept Sports Foundation will review all ducted every two years since then. nominations for its sixth Sports nominations and make its selec- The list of Hall of Fame members Paint Adhesives Auto Pharmaceuticals Additives, Latex Paint, Caulk, Cement, Epoxy, Additives, Antifreeze, Prescription/Non- Hall of Fame class, which will be tions. All committee decisions are is included on the website with Oil Paint, Shellac, Mortar, Putty, Stucco, Batteries, Fuel, Motor Prescription Drugs. Sharps honored Sunday, April 26, 2020, at final. short biographies of each. Solvents, Stain, Thinners Wood Glue Oil, Oil Filters, Waxes in approved containers. a banquet at the Redwood Canyon The Castro Valley Sports Hall Founded in 2003, the Castro One free container/ resident at CVSan offices. Event Center. of Fame currently includes 80 Valley Sports Foundation is a Candidates for the Castro Val- members, 16 from each of the first non-profit organization promoting ley Sports Hall of Fame must have five classes. health and fitness and supporting participated in athletics, coached The first class was inducted in youth athletics in the community. or officiated athletics, served in an athletic administrative position, or otherwise significantly contribut- Hope Hospice Offers Free Misc. 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PG 06 SPORTS/ SENIORS 07/03/19-CVF.indd 1 7/2/19 1:31 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM Seniors Wednesday, July 3, 2019 7 Hiring an In-Home Caregiver Fake: News continued from previous page need someone to come in just or use the home-care locator ser- • Inspect the dates: False news By Jim Miller SPECIAL TO THE FORUM a few mornings a week to help vice tool at PayingForSeniorCare. stories may contain timelines that cook, clean, run errands or per- com – click on “Find Quality, Af- make no sense, or event dates that Finding an in-home caregiver haps bathe? Or do you need more fordable Care.” have been altered. for an elderly parent can be chal- continuous care that requires daily In addition, Medicare offers • Check the evidence: Check lenging. How can you find one visits or a full-time aide? a home health compare tool at the author’s sources to confirm that’s reliable and trustworthy, as After you determine your needs, Medicare.gov/HomeHealthCom- that they are accurate. Lack of well as someone your parent likes there are two ways in which you pare to help you find and compare evidence or reliance on unnamed and is comfortable with? can go about hiring someone. Ei- home health care agencies. experts may indicate a false news Here are some tips that can help. ther through an agency, or you You also need to be aware that story. Know Your Needs can hire someone directly on your original Medicare does not cover • Look at other reports: If no Before you start the task of own. in-home caregiving services un- other news source is reporting the looking for an in-home caregiver, Hiring through an agency is the less you are receiving doctor-or- same story, it may indicate that the your first step is to determine the safest and easiest option, but it’s dered skilled nursing or therapy story is false. If the story is report- level of care needed. For exam- more expensive, costing anywhere services at home too. But, if you ed by multiple sources you trust, ple, if you only need help with between $14 and $25 an hour de- are in a certain Medicare Advan- it’s more likely to be true. daily living tasks like shopping, pending on where you live and the tage plan you may be eligible for • Is the story a joke? Some- cooking, doing laundry, bathing or qualifications of the aide. some coverage. times false news stories can be dressing, a “homemaker” or “per- You pay the agency, and they Hiring Directly: Hiring an inde- hard to distinguish from humor or sonal care aide” will do. handle everything including an pendent caregiver on your own is satire. Check whether the source is But, if your needs are health assessment of your needs, assign- the other option, and it’s less ex- known for parody, and whether the care services, there are “home ing appropriately trained and pre- pensive, typically ranging between story’s details and tone suggest it health aides” that may do all the screened staff to care for you, and $12 and $20 per hour. Hiring di- may be just for fun. things a homemaker does, plus finding a fill-in on days your aide rectly also gives you more control Before you start the task of looking for an in-home caregiv- • Do some fact checking: they also have training in admin- cannot come. over who you hire. er, your first step is to determine the level of care needed. There are many good websites, istering medications, changing Some of the drawbacks, how- But, be aware that if you do like PolitiFact.com, Snopes.com wound dressings and other medi- ever, are that you may not have hire someone on your own, you happen. If you choose this option vices like Care.com or CareLinx. and FactCheck.org that can help cally related duties. Home health much input into the selection of become the employer so there’s make sure you check the aide’s com. Or, for a fee, an aging life you fact check a story to help you aides often work under a nurse’s the caregiver, and the caregivers no agency support to fall back on references thoroughly, and do a care expert (see AgingLifeCare. identify fact versus fiction. supervision. may change or alternate, which if a problem occurs or if the aide criminal background check, which org) can help you find someone. Jim Miller is a contributor to Once you settle on a level of can cause a disruption. doesn’t show up. you can do sites like eNanny- Send your senior questions to: the NBC Today show and author care, you then need to decide how To find a home-care agency in You’re also responsible for Source.com. Savvy Senior, P.O. 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PG 07 SENIORS 07/03/19-CVF.indd 1 7/2/19 1:32 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM 8 Wednesday, July 3, 2019 East Bay Living Wherever You’re From, there’s a Hot Dog for You! he National Hot Dog and Preheat an outdoor grill for me- and simmer, stirring occasional- Sausage Council estimates CLASSIC CALIFORNIA dium-high heat. ly, until onion relish is thick and Tthat over seven billion hot HOT DOGS Place hot dogs on the grill; cook glossy. dogs will be eaten by Americans until browned, 5 to 8 minutes, Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in between Memorial Day and Labor 8 hot dogs turning once, or until done to suit a deep-sided skillet. Add hot dogs, Day. On a typical July 4th, the 1/2 cup coarsely chopped your taste. Lightly grill hot dog reduce heat, keeping water at a biggest hot-dog holiday of the year, bread and butter pickles rolls. bare simmer, and heat through at 155 million will be downed. And 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dill Meanwhile, place the chile least 10 minutes. every city has its favorite recipe. pickles sauce in a small microwave-safe Line a steamer basket with three Most of us don’t give much 8 hot dog buns bowl; cook 1 minute. Stir, and layers of cheesecloth and place thought to cooking hot dogs. After 1/4 cup finely chopped red cook 1 minute more. inside a pot with 1/2 inch of boil- all, they’re already fully cooked onion Place hot dogs on buns. Top ing water. Place hot dog buns on when you buy them. So the ques- 1/2 cucumber cut into wedges each with chile sauce, onion, and cheesecloth, cover pot, and steam tion isn’t how to cook them, but Preheat broiler. Place hot dogs 1 tablespoon mustard, or to taste. buns, 2 minutes. how to warm them. on baking sheet lined with foil. Yields 4. Assemble by placing hot dogs Forget the microwave. Broil 4 to 5 minutes, turning often, inside buns, top with onion relish, The following recipes call for all until heated through. Meanwhile, NEW YORK CITY spicy brown mustard, and sau- kinds of ways to heat hot dogs, but in a small bowl stir together pick- HOT DOGS erkraut and serve immediately. for maximum flavor and consis- les. Serve hot dogs in buns with Yields 6. tency, wieners should be poached pickles, onion, cucumber and 2 tablespoons olive oil for about 10 minutes in water (or mustard. Makes 8 servings. 1 medium yellow onion, finely SEATTLE DOGS beer) heated to around 155°F, chopped measured with a thermometer. CONEY ISLAND DOGS 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 hot dogs If you must grill them, that 1 garlic clove, minced 2 hot dog buns should be done for only a few sec- 4 hot dogs 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 onion, halved and thinly onds after they have been heated 1 package hot dog rolls, sliced 2 tablespoons red wine sliced – just long enough to get a nice 1 small onion, diced vinegar 1 teaspoon oil char. Grilling them right out of the 1 (10-ounce) can chili sauce 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon butter package will generally result in hot without beans 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar dogs that are dried out and split. 4 tablespoons yellow mustard 6 beef hot dogs Salt 6 hot dog buns Pepper Spicy brown mustard 3 ounces cream cheese Sauerkraut Heat the butter and oil in a skil- THE FORUM CROSSWORD Heat oil in a small saucepan let over medium-high heat. Add over medium-high heat. When oil the onion and sugar, cook for 20 shimmers, add onions and salt and minutes or until onions are cara- cook, stirring occasionally, until melized, stirring regularly. Season soft and golden brown in places, with salt and pepper to taste. 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and con- As the onions are caramelizing, tinue cooking, 1 minute more. Stir heat the cream cheese in a pot until the package directions and toast in approximately equal portions, in tomato paste, red wine vinegar, soft and warm but not melted or the buns. Spread cream cheese on generous spoonfuls of cucumber, hot sauce, sugar, and 1/2 cup wa- cooked. each warm bun. Top with a hot peppers, onion and tomato. ter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, Cook the hot dogs according to dog and onions. Sprinkle celery salt over each Yields 2 dogs. bulging bun. Serve with dill pickle if desired. Serves 8. 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The Most Misunderstood Judy Grubb Word In Real Estate Presents Single level 3 bedroom, recent post by the anticipated. with the result. 2 bath home in great location. National Association Grappling for solutions, they Sellers summarily dismiss Beautiful hardwood floors, 26637 Campeche St., Hayward • $690,000 A of Realtors confirms frequently resort to the most lowball offers and buyers, think- upgraded dual pane windows what many have been sensing: misunderstood word in real es- ing this was their opportunity and recessed lighting. the market is slowing. tate. Calling their listing agent, to get a bargain, end up feeling Drink your morning coffee on the backyard deck or entertain guests in the We have now seen 17 con- they state, “Tell everyone we are like a dog that tried chasing a spacious backyard. Strategic commute location near freeway, San Mateo Bridge secutive months where national ‘motivated.’” parked car. and Chabot College. Enjoy local restaurants, shopping and entertainment - a great monthly pending sales have Ironically, at the same time on I think we should do away place to call home! been lower than the previous the other side of the table, buyer with the word ‘motivated’ year. agents are calling listing agents altogether. Perhaps, as an One of the hallmarks of a and using the same word: “How alternative, we could substitute Judy Grubb slowdown is increased Days ‘motivated’ are the sellers?’” with ‘reasonable.’ Whatever that Broker Associate Which brings up an interest- on the Market (DOM). DOM means. Lic. #01367593 numbers for 2018 averaged 15 ing question: what exactly does Carl Medford is a licensed Re- days, while May, 2019 DOM the word ‘motivated’ mean, altor with Keller Williams Realty Direct 510-909-2930 increased to 20. anyway? and a licensed general contrac- [email protected] With the market visibly It usually means totally tor. This article is sponsored by www.TheGrubbTeam.com slowing, buyer behaviors are different things depending on the Central County Marketing shifting. When buyers sense a which side of the transaction Association. slowing market, a percentage you are on. For most sellers, pull out, believing they can “motivated’ means they are score lower prices down the willing to look at reasonable Mortgage Rates Drop Again road if they wait. offers. When a buyer or buyer’s agent asks the question, howev- Fixed-rate mortgages fell for the spective,’ said Sam Khater, Fred- They frequently continue seventh time in the last nine weeks, die Mac’s chief economist. visiting open houses, but will er, they are looking to ascertain how deep a cut the seller might according to Freddie Mac’s week- Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgage not write offers, driving up ly nationwide survey. “While averaged 3.73 percent last week, active listing’s DOM numbers. be willing to endure. Think, ‘lowball’ offers. the industrial and trade related down from 3.84 percent a week Another group, seeing homes economic data continues to dom- earlier. A year ago at this time, the staying on the market for longer It goes without saying that differences in the way the word inate the news, the drop in mort- 30-year FRM averaged 4.55 per- periods of time, start writing gage rates over the last two months cent. offers significantly lower than is used can cause frustration – especially on the listing side. is already being felt in the housing Fifteen-year fixed-rate loans list. market. Through late June, home averaged 3.16 percent, down from Sellers, watching streams of A seller, hoping to get an offer, will use the word to get purchase applications improved 3.25 percent. buyers parading through their by five percentage points com- Five-year hybrid adjustable-rate open houses every weekend, some activity going. Buyers, on the other hand, seeing the word pared to the previous month. In the mortgages (ARMs) averaged 3.39 are frustrated that while activity near-term, we expect the housing percent, down from the week be- seems good, offers are not as a sign of weakness, go in for the kill. Neither part is happy market to continue to improve fore when it averaged 3.48 per- forthcoming as quickly as from both a sales and price percent.

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By Buzz Bertolero idea; however, as with solar a common sense approach to tally friendly products available shrubs along with turf with no not recommended for root crops Special to the Forum panels, it’s not the ideal answer eliminate any potential hazard. that reduce this risk. With re- ill effects. However, it’s used such as radishes, carrots, beets, for everyone. Shower and bathroom sink cycled washing machine water, sparely on Azaleas, Begonias, etc. With the water rates Household wastewater is water is the best to recycle. avoid all modern detergents that Camellias, Rhododendrons, Besides, you should avoid creates increasing, I’m called graywater because of its Food particles and grease whiten, brighten, soften or have Blueberries, and other ac- edibles that mature close to Q thinking about recy- cloudy appearance as it comes are the biggest concerns with “enzymatic powers.” id-loving shrubs as the soil can the ground such as cucumbers, cling the household wastewater from baths, showers, hand kitchen water from cooking, Also, avoid bleach and become more alkaline from the strawberries, squash, and leafy to water our backyard garden. basins or a washing machine. dishpan, and food preparation. Borax products and anything chemicals. vegetables like spinach, Swiss Are the chemicals in the water (“Blackwater” refers to any For plants, traditional soaps containing chlorine and boron. It can be used on containers Chard, and lettuce. from the soap, shampoo, etc., water containing human waste, and detergents pose the biggest Although these are secondary and with edibles with precau- Graywater is best used on harmful to plants? while fresh or “potable” water threat. Biodegradable soaps plant nutrients, they can quickly tions. Graywater is always those crops that mature above is called white water). appear to have the least harmful build up to toxic levels in soils. applied directly to the ground. the ground like beans, toma- Recycling household Since graywater hasn’t been effect. Graywater is applied to You should avoid splashing it toes, peas, corn, and eggplant. A water is not a bad disinfected, you need to use There are many environmen- landscape trees and most onto foliage plants. Thus, it’s see GRAYWATER on page 11

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Phoebe ran up the west side of the Market- opinions is normal and expected, maybe even place and was turning the corner at CV Blvd. good. I know what I believe and have logical New Requirements for LETTERS to when two men and a women saw her running reasons for doing so. I know others of equal towards them. One of the men jumped out intelligence can look at the same information The EDITOR and stepped on Phoebe’s leash and she was and come to different conclusions. Property Sales in Effect stopped! Without the leash he wouldn’t have No human has a monopoly on truth. I been able to catch her, and his quick response would also dare to think that given new Beginning July first, all residen- icate. These certificates are avail- A Trailing Leash that Saved the Day... ended the chase. (objective, biological) evidence, I am tial, commercial, and industrial able at: www.cvsan.org/Permits. And Maybe Pheobe’s Life I truly didn’t think we’d catch her, and was capable of changing my mind. How many properties within Castro Valley Properties that do not have Editor: so worried about her getting hit by a car, but at LGBTQ proponents can say that? Survey Sanitary District (CVSan) bound- certificates on file are required to Two months ago we were able to catch a least she had a harness, leash, collar, chip, and says “zero.” aries are required to have a sew- replace their sewer lateral or com- miniature rat terrier that had been running in three types of ID on her collar so, eventually, Dot Theodore (“Bigotry Revealed in er lateral compliance certificate plete a closed-circuit television the streets of our San Leandro neighborhood someone would know how to contact me. Overt Ways, Letters, June 12) says the flag when they are sold. sewer lateral inspection prior to for at least a week. After failing to find her Probably 10-12 people, plus more con- means “All are welcome.” With all respect This certificate ensures that the the property sale. owner while taking care of her and getting cerned citizens, tried to help us catch our dog to her and her position, the flag says the property’s sewer lateral is in good If the inspection shows that the her spayed, chipped, and vaccinated, we were and while I was able to thank some of them same thing her letter says: “Support the working order. sewer lateral needs to be repaired ready for obedience training. in person, I want to again express my sincere LGBTQ agenda or be labeled a bigot.” Certain properties already have or replaced, that work must be ap- Last Sunday, June 30, while my husband thanks to the all of the Good Samaritans. Abandon any critical thinking skills at the such a certificate on file because proved by an authorized CVSan and I were waiting outside the enclosed pen Thank you, again, for all your efforts. You are flagpole, please... their sewer laterals were built less inspector before the property is for dog obedience training to begin at Pet the best of what it means to be a community. Historical definition of bigot - see begin- than 30 years ago or, where at least sold. Food Express on CV Boulevard, my husband Phoebe will be safely walked on a double ning of this letter Definition from LGBTQ half of the sewer lateral was re- For more info on these new re- dropped her leash while we were passing leash with our other dog (who will act as a supporters: “Anyone who disagrees with placed after July 1, 2009. quirements, visit www.cvsan.org/ jackets to each other. boat anchor if anything happens), and next us.” This is their idea of tolerance? Bold, CVSan has developed an online PSL. Questions can be directed I looked down a moment later to see week we’ll be back at Pet Food Express to but not surprising. There is only one “right” portal where property owners can to Engineering Technician Evan “Phoebe” running through the parking lot to continue our training. way to think in California. So says the flag... see if their property currently has Choy at [email protected] or by the Boulevard. I ran after her to Wilbeam, —Gayle Hudson, San Leandro and its supporters. a sewer lateral compliance certif- calling 510-537-0757 ext. 131. where a Pet Food Express customer joined —Stacy Spink, Castro Valley me. He ran ahead to the Chipolte parking Says LGBTQ Trying to ‘Redefine lot, where she circled, then she headed down Language Itself’ Wilbeam. Editor: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Center Street Sidewalk All the way I was calling for her but she The LGBTQ machine has been very suc- must include writer’s first and was in flight mode (no doubt frightened by cessful at redefining cultural norms. Now they last names, phone number, city all of us chasing her). I went back to get my wish to redefine language itself. of residence, and must be under Project Now Underway car and husband and the man said he would The definition of bigot I learned was 300 words. We reserve the right continue to follow Phoebe. “someone who forms an opinion without facts to edit as necessary. Email Letters Work has begun on the Center Work began last month and We arrived to find her running back up Wil- or knowledge.” I looked it up recently and to: [email protected], or Street Sidewalk Improvement will continue through September. beam and then behind the new Marketplace. it’s “a person who is intolerant toward those mail to: The Forum, P.O. Box 2897, Project from Paradise Knolls to When completed, Center Street Behind us was another Pet Food Express holding different opinions.” Close enough. Alameda, CA 94501. Heyer Ave. in Castro Valley. will have new concrete sidewalks, customer in her car, trying to help us. On controversial issues a diversity of The project is designed to im- curbs and gutters. prove pedestrian accessibility and Pedestrian ramps, high visibility bicycle safety for school children cross walks, and a shared bicycle walking to and from Creekside lane (sharrow) are being installed Middle School, according to the along the length of the project. Obituaries Alameda County Public Works Improved stormwater treatment Agency. measures are being made as well. “We wanted to begin construc- Other CV sidewalk improve- CASTRO VALLEY tion on Center Street in the sum- ment locations include Santa Ma- Since 1965 FORUM mer to lessen impacts to neighbor- ria Ave., currently in progress, and Carl Sumner OBITUARIES hood residents and students going the Stanton Ave., Anita Ave., and December 18, 1921 - June 2, 2019 Jess C. Spencer may be emailed to: back and forth to the school,” said Somerset Ave. projects, which are Bill Lepere, Deputy Director of in the design phase. Carl Hammond Sumner passed away peacefully Mortuary & [email protected] on Sunday, June 2nd. He touched many lives with his or faxed to 510-483-4209. Construction and Development Visit www.acpwa.org or call for the agency. kindness, positive attitude and sense of humor. Crematory Include a phone number. 510-670-5591 for more info. Carl was born in Herrin, IL, graduated from Herrin 21228 Redwood Rd., For help, call Patrick Vadnais High School and graduated from University of California Castro Valley at 510-614-1558 Pharmacy School. Carl was enlisted in the Navy as a 581-9133 Report: County Missteps Pharmacy Assistant in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1944 where he earned two bronze stars. Carl graduated Offering continued from front page of the Valley Manor Residential from pharmacy school in 1950 and owned Carl’s Sara L. Ennor Alameda County’s Board of Su- Care home in Castro Valley in De- Pharmacy in Castro Valley, Pleasanton and San Ramon pervisors mishandled the negoti- cember 2013. The event triggered for 45 years. While owning Carl’s Pharmacy, Carl was Personalized ations did not state their require- an investigation of independent liv- V.P. of the Chamber of Commerce, member of Kiwanis Memorial and LAWYER ments clearly and listened to a ing facilities in Alameda County. Club and President of the Redwood Chapter of Boy biased ad hoc committee without The report referred to the standards Scouts. In his retired years, Carl was a member of Foothill Cremation ■ an independent review. in our area as the “Wild West.” Baptist Church and was ordained Pastor Emeritus. His Wills & Trusts The result was a loss of $5.6 mil- On a brighter note, the Grand favorite hobbies were motorcycling, race car driving, Services. ■ lion in federal funds and a lapse in Jury did find that Supervisor Nate scuba diving and Cruising (Alaska, Hawaii, Panama Benefits, ERISA first responder training that would Miley’s Group Living Facili- Canal and The Caribbean). ■ have helped prepare the area in ties Working Group (GLFWG) Carl is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Sue; QDROs case of attack or mass incident. was effective within the district’s his devoted daughters Carleen Hansen (Chris) of Castro “Representative government Eden Area Livability Initiative is messy,” the Grand Jury wrote. and that its procedures to identify Valley and Donna Janet of Lomita, and grandchildren “However, the Alameda Coun- and respond to group living issues Benjamin Hansen (Maya Childress) of Placerville, FD 1168 CR49 510-633-9985 ty Board of Supervisors failed in should be adopted countywide. Stefanie Hansen (Jason Totten) of Volcano, and managing this process. As one The Grand Jury report final- great-grandchild Jayleen Totten of Volcano. He is also supervisor put it, ‘If we lose this ly reviewed county oversight of survived by his nephew Thomas Hallman (Barbara grant, I will have nobody to blame Community-Based Organization Woodward) of Castro Valley, sister-in-law Linda (Adrian) Harold Eugene Bailey but myself.’” (CBO) contracts, Santa Rita Jails’ (George) of Saugus, brothers-in-law James Locke Independent Living intake, release and grievance (Janice) of Placerville and Robert Locke (Monica) of Longtime Castro Valley resident Harold Eugene Bailey, CVHS class of For older adults in Castro Val- procedures, and an inspection of Somerset. Carl was preceded in death by his first wife ‘68, passed away on June 18th, 2019. He ley, residential care facility rates Camp Wilmont Sweeney, which of 37 years Norine Sumner, loving son Timothy Sumner, is survived by his wife Kathie of almost currently range from about $4,000 is situated near the Juvenile Hall sister Louise Lochlear and mother in law C’Bel Locke. 48 years. Four children: Sean (Paige), to $12,000 or more per month, de- facility on Fairmont Drive. The He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Tim (Gigi), Tiffany (Aaron), and Ryan. pending on facility size and loca- report did not make any new rec- Friends and family are invited to a memorial service 7 grandchildren: Jessica, Amanda, tion, single or double occupancy, ommendations, nor did it require Saturday 7/6/19 at (11:00am) at Foothill Baptist Church, Sierra, Tiara, Chase, Ethan, and Liam. and level of care. official responses from officials. 2962 Somerset Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546. In lieu And 5 great-grandchildren: Harley, In addition to being unafford- Every year, a hand-picked jury of flowers the family prefers donations to the Foothill Zoren, Ryder, Reyna, and Rikher, and able, there are now significantly reviews Alameda County’s poli- Baptist Church Missionary Fund, 2962 Somerset Ave, many other family members. There will fewer licensed residential care cies and practices to ensure trans- be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, July 7th at 1pm, at 20933 Castro Valley, CA 94546. facilities in Alameda County. The parency and efficiency in law and Nunes Ave. in Castro Valley. Harold will be greatly missed. Grand Jury found the tipping point justice, social services, govern- originated following the shutdown ment, and education.

PG 14 Obits/Ltrs* 07/03/19-CVF.indd 1 7/2/19 2:46 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM Wednesday, July 3, 2019 15 Environmental Scholarship Winners Reports: Robbery & Battery; Elder Abuse continued from page 3 for his capture related to a convic- family member. Deputies respond- Announced by CV Sanitary District Deputies caught up with the wom- tion of elder abuse. Deputies took ed to an emergency call about an an as she was loitering outside a the man to Santa Rita Jail pending altercation on Leroy Drive near Two Castro Valley High School storage company on Redwood $30,000 in bail. Jeanine Way. The man was hand- students have won this year’s Envi- Road near Interstate 580. Deputies cuffed and taken into custody. ronmental Leader in Waste Reduc- confirmed the woman’s identity Shoplifter Arrested tion Scholarships from the Castro and noted that this was not the Wednesday, June 26: at 8:57 a.m., He Fought the Law Valley Sanitary District. first time she was in contempt of deputies arrested a 28-year-old Tuesday, June 25: at 2:55 p.m., Chelsea Chan and Alayna Chinn court. The woman was taken into man from Oakland on suspicion of deputies arrested a 56-year-old received certificates of recognition custody. petty theft from a grocery store on man with no permanent residence from CVSan’s Board of Directors the Boulevard in the 580 Market on suspicion of damaging private and each will each receive a $1,000 Robbery and Battery Place. The man was also wanted property, possession of illegal nar- cash scholarship Thursday, June 27: at 11:21 p.m., as part of a warrant issued for a cotics, violating the terms of his Chan demonstrated her envi- deputies arrested a 36-year-old previous stolen property charge. parole, and resisting arrest. The ronmental leadership by serving as man with no permanent residence Deputies stopped the man and man was hanging out in a gro- co-president of the Smart Environ- on suspicion of assault and battery found two bottles of illegal narcot- cery store on the Boulevard near ment Club at Castro Valley High on an Uber driver, two counts of ics and illegal drug paraphernalia. Redwood Road when he became where she helped educate students public fighting, and robbery from The man was taken to Santa Rita agitated and became belligerent. about recycling, and reducing a store on Redwood Road near Jail pending $5,000 in bail. When security asked him to leave, waste, and where she organized Grove Way. The man was seen the man began trashing the busi- recycling and organics containers leaving the store with unpaid mer- Domestic Assault ness. When deputies arrived, the around campus. chandise but became hostile when Wednesday, June 26 p.m., a man put up a fight. The man was In her scholarship essay, Chan trying to make the getaway. The 45-year-old man from CV was ar- subdued and taken into custody. described environmental steward- man was also wanted as part of rested on suspicion of assault on a see REPORTS on back page ship as recognizing and prioritizing a warrant issued for his capture. this precious relationship we have Deputies took him to Santa Rita with the Earth. Jail pending $10,000 in bail. The “Every action, no matter how CVSan Board Member Daniel M. Akagi with scholar- victim was treated as the scene. minute or unimpactful it may ship winners Alayna Chinn, and Chelsea Chan (right). Alan D. West seem, has a lasting effect on our Elder Abuse Attorney at Law planet,” she wrote. She was also part of the group scholarship essay explained. Wednesday, June 26: at 9:13 p.m., Specializing in Estate Planning Chinn demonstrated her envi- of Canyon Middle School stu- This is the sixth year CVSan a 30-year-old man from CV was ronmental leadership by creating, dents who started the food scrap has offered the scholarship to high arrested on suspicion of violating LIVING TRUSTS Reconnect Inc., a non-profit orga- recycling program at the school school seniors as a way to recog- a restraining order. Deputies re- ...Avoid probate nization that refurbishes and do- and helped improve waste diver- nize those students who are taking sponded to a suspicious person re- ...Eliminate or significantly nates computers for students with- sion. action and encouraging environ- port at a home on Medallion Court reduce estate taxes out one at home. She created this “We can make choices for mental awareness through waste near Columbia Drive and identi- club while in middle school and greener homes, greener cars, and reduction within their school and fied the suspect. The man was also 510-889-6692 again at CVHS. ultimately, greener lives,” Chinn’s community. wanted as part of a warrant issued 19992 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley, CA 94546

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Castro Valley - Forum LMJ Print - July Ads HUSA 10.25 x 7 (+BLEED) PG 15 NEWS 07/03/19-CVF.indd 1 7/2/19 2:42 PM Final June 2019 James Yes CASTRO VALLEY FORUM 16 Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Reports: CV Flames: CV ADOPT-A-PET continued from page 15 Garage Fire Deputies Stop Car Thief Tuesday, June 25: at 4:30 p.m., a continued from front page 34-year-old man from Oakland The three attempted to wake the was arrested on suspicion of driv- occupants by yelling and knock- ing a stolen car, possession of sto- ing on windows and doors. When len property, and evading capture that didn’t work, Kalsbeek threw during a police pursuit. The man a flower pot through a window to was also wanted as part of a war- rouse them. Armstrong and Kals- rant issued for his capture related beek then entered the home and KITTEN SEASON AT HAYWARD ANIMAL SHELTER to assaulting a police officer and quickly assisted the occupants out It’s that season again and what started as a trickle of incoming kittens evading arrest. Deputies caught up of the house. has turned into a flood. The shelter has many kittens of all ages, with the man near the intersection Armstrong was also able to res- colors, personalities and energy levels just waiting and hoping for of Stanton Avenue and Somerset cue Samie, a one-year-old family a loving family to adopt them and take them home. For more info, Avenue after a brief chase. The dog that was hiding under a bed. please call Hayward Animal Shelter at: 510-293-7200. man was taken to Santa Rita Jail In the neighboring home, three pending $380,000 in bail. occupants and a dog were also able to safely exit their home prior Girlfriend Bit Her to the arrival of firefighters. Boyfriend’s Hand Heavy Traffic Today The cause of the fire is under in- Monday, June 24: at 11:28 p.m., vestigation. There were no reports deputies arrested a 19-year-old of injuries. woman from Castro Valley on sus- For July 4th Holiday Between the two homes dam- picion of assault on her boyfriend. aged by the fire, a total of five peo- An anonymous call to the Sheriff AAA predicts the worst traffic The good news for motorists is ple and two dogs were temporarily about a loud argument at a home in the Bay Area for the long four- that gas prices have fallen signifi- displaced. Assistance from the Red CHELSEA is a sweet and MAMA MIA is a great mom to on Emerald Street sent deputies to day holiday weekend will be from cantly in the last six weeks. Cross was declined by both fami- playful 3-month old kitten that Chelsea and her siblings, but is the scene. The woman was deter- 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. today, as commut- The average price in the state lies as they were able to secure al- is in a foster home with her a bit shy with strangers at first. mined to be the aggressor in the ar- ers begin to merge with the holi- for regular was $3.75 last week, ternate housing arrangements with Mama and 3 siblings. For more She7/03/19 just needs CV a little Forum patience Ad gument after she reportedly bit her day travelers. falling nearly 30 cents in a month family members nearby. information, please email: Love- andPSL TLC. Program Please email: LoveallBegins- boyfriend on the hand and leaving Some 5,688,620 Californians and just 10 cents higher than Cal- The Castro Valley office of the [email protected]. [email protected]. visible marks. Deputies took the are expected to travel today ifornians paid last summer. But California Highway Patrol, the woman into custody. through Sunday, 200,000 more Golden State drivers are still pay- Alameda County Sheriffs Office, than in 2018. Of those, about 4.4 ing the highest prices in the U.S. Paramedics Plus and PG&E crews million will be driving. for gasoline. also responded to offer assistance.

NEW PROPERTY SALE Volunteers Sought at Eden Medical Center REQUIREMENTS Eden Medical Center is looking stations, running errands, putting friends. Eden also offers a patient for volunteers who would be avail- together the “welcome” bags for support group that allows volun- able on flexible schedules at least every patient who checks into the teers the opportunity to talk or read once a week. hospital, and escorting patients to the patients. These volunteers help to build and visitors to the registration desk Volunteers must be over the Beginning on Monday, July 1st all residential, commercial, and stronger communities by lending from the Lobby. age of 18 and be willing to com- industrial properties within Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) their time, talent and voice to make Auxiliary volunteers at Eden mit to at least one year of service boundaries will be required to have a sewer lateral compliance a difference in the lives of patients, Medical Center benefit from six performing one four-hour shift per certificate when they are sold. This certificate ensures that the visitors and caregivers. weeks shadowing another volun- week, Monday through Friday 9 property’s sewer lateral is in good working order. They perform a number of du- teer. After three to four months, a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ties to help patients, visitors and they are eligible to perform family To apply, or for more informa- caregivers, working in the gift support in the Emergency Room, tion, contact Eden’s Auxiliary at Some properties already have a sewer lateral compliance shop, filling the hospital’s hygiene helping patients’ family and certificate on file because they fall into one of these two 510-727-3080. categories: • Properties with sewer laterals built less than 30 years ago ® • Properties where at least 50% of the sewer lateral was replaced after July 1, 2009 Rosalyn Antonio Financial Advisor CVSan has developed an online portal where property owners can see if their property currently has a sewer 510-886-3636 lateral compliance certificate. These certificates can also be Founded in 1922 • Member SIPC downloaded and printed through the portal, which is available New in Castro Valley! Personalized Financial Service at www.cvsan.org/Permits. • Retirement Planning NOW OPEN! • Insurance Protection Properties that do not have certificates on file are required to • Education Savings replace their sewer lateral or complete a closed-circuit television 9am- 9pm Daily! • Wealth Strategies (CCTV) sewer lateral inspection prior to the property sale. If • Seminars & Workshops the CCTV inspection shows that the sewer lateral needs to 20640 Patio Dr., Castro Valley be repaired or replaced, the completed repair work must be We provide quality www.edwardjones.com/rosalyn-antonio approved by an authorized CVSan inspector before the property care for non is sold. After the property has passed its CCTV inspection or has emergency services completed the necessary repair work, a sewer lateral compliance certificate will be issued. with or without an CROSSWORD appointment. For more information on these new property sale requirements, PUZZLE ANSWERS visit www.cvsan.org/PSL. Questions can be directed to Engineering Technician Evan Choy at [email protected] or (510) 22101 Redwood Rd. #B, 537-0757 ext. 131. Castro Valley, Ca 94546 510-605-5330 Most major To make appointment go online to: CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT insurance www.progressiveurgentcare.org Effective Environmental Services since 1939 plans accepted. 510-537-0757 | www.cvsan.org We offer a low This ad was funded by WW Outreach cost self pay rate. For life threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

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