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HIGHS:66-71 } MEMORIAL DAY 2021 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 } LOWS: 50-55 San Leandro Times AN INDEPENDENT HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SERVING SAN LEANDRO, ASHLAND, SAN LORENZO AND SHEFFIELD VILLAGE VOL. 31 • NO. 21 THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 SAN LEANDRO • CALIFORNIA BART Figures Out Lighting Problem: Timers Old-fashioned timers reason lights have been on all day By Jim Knowles San Leandro Times The lights have been left day on the outdoor platforms on all day on the platforms of at San Leandro, Bay Fair, the San Leandro BART station Hayward, Fruitvale and other and many other stations and stations. Some of the parking BART has now figured out lot lights also stay on all day at the problem. the San Leandro and Coliseum The old-fashioned timers stations. are out of date. BART says it But it’s going to be fixed is now fixing the problem and in the near future, according installing new, modern timers to BART. at its stations. “We had technicians check For weeks, if not months, out the locations and found the lights have burned all see LIGHTS, page 12

PHOTO COURTESY OF HOUSE OF TEARS CARVERS Woman’s Body A totem pole made by the House of Tears carvers in Washington state will make a stop in San Leandro next Thursday on its cross-country journey to Washington, D.C. Found at Lake Chabot By Michael Singer San Leandro Times Totem Pole Coming to San Leandro The death of a 60-year-old as the investigation is ongoing. woman found at Lake Chabot East Bay Regional Park Sacred icon to make stop at Marina Park on cross-country trip Regional Park in Castro Valley District police responded to is being ruled as a homicide, a call at the Lake on April 26 By Jim Knowles Its cross-country journey will take it their work. police said Friday. and found Benson’s partially San Leandro Times to Washington, D.C. with stops at the “The totem pole isn’t what’s sacred. A totem pole carved from a 400-year- The victim has been iden- decomposed body at an un- Grand Canyon, the Black Hills of South It’s the gathering around the pole – that tified as Tracy Denise Benson, disclosed location within the old red cedar in Washington state is Dakota and the Missouri River. is what is sacred,” said elder Tom Samp- making its way across the country with who police say was a transient park, according to EBRPD The San Leandro stop will be on son, one of the carvers. known to frequent the San Police Captain Alan Love. a stop in San Leandro on June 3. Thursday, June 3, from 3 to 7 p.m. at The Red Road to DC Totem Pole The 25-foot long totem pole was Leandro area. The Alameda No areas of Lake Chabot were Marina Park, in the Seagull Picnic Area. Journey is making its way from the County Sheriff’s Office Cor- closed due to the investigation. hand carved at the Lummi Nation res- The wood carvers, The House of Tears Pacific Northwest, stopping at sacred ervation near Bellingham, Washington. oner’s Bureau is withholding “The person who called Carvers, will be on hand to explain see TOTEM POLE, page 4 the cause of death and no sus- our police department said pects have been identified yet see BODY, page 4 INSIDE YOUR TIMES

Social Justice Teacher Picked for Award ■ SCHOOLS Calendar...... 3 By Mike McGuire nated her for the award. One bly around the police shooting Redwood Christian names Classified Ads...... 8 San Leandro Times teacher from every district in of Steven Taylor. Homecoming Court. Page 2 Crossword...... 9 Erica Viray Santos, San the county receives the honor. The teacher wondered why Homes...... 6 Leandro High School teacher The push to give her the she hadn’t yet been named ■ MOVIES and longtime coordinator of its award started with one e-mail Teacher of the Year. The Chabot Theater is Home Services...... 8 Social Justice Academy, was from a fellow teacher to oth- “I was flattered, but then open again. Page 3 Inquiring Reporter.... 10 named an Alameda County ers, Viray Santos said. The other teachers began writing Letters...... 10 ■ Teacher of the Year. teacher noted that while many more e-mails asking the same MEMORIAL DAY Lifestyle...... 5 Viray Santos has taught students were isolated during question,” she said. USS Hornet to host Memorial Day service. Obituaries...... 11 at SLHS since 2008 and pre- the pandemic, hers were join- One of those e-mails, cited Page 12 Pets...... 2 viously taught in Union City. ing each other safely in public Erica Viray Santos was by Superintendent Mike Mc- 38,500 EVERY THURSDAY THE LARGEST FREE-DELIVERED NEWSPAPER IN THE EAST BAY Several SLHS teachers nomi- to push for social justice, nota- named Teacher of the Year. see TEACHER, page 11

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San Leandro Democratic Club net or (224) 225-1202. The San Leandro Democratic Club will hold its next meeting with guest speaker City History Readers Book Club Councilwoman Corina Lopez tonight (Thurs- Join the San Leandro History Museum day) at 6:30 p.m. Register here for login for a fun and casual monthly book club fo- information: https://tinyurl.com/kscpuswv. cused on historical fiction. The next meeting is Thursday, June 10, from 6 to 7 p.m., via Oakland Aviation Museum to Open zoom. The History Readers Book Club will Seven Days a Week meet monthly on every second Thursday of Oakland Aviation Museum, 8252, Ear- the month from 6 to 7 p.m. and is open to all hardt Road in Oakland, will be open seven adults interested in discussing books. days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., start- Readers of all genres and interests are ing on Memorial Day, May 31. The daily welcome to join and discuss their current schedule will continue until mid August. reads or just to chat and get some recommen- Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, dations from other readers. This book club $10 for students and military personnel, and has no commitments or requirements. You TIMES FILE PHOTO $8 for kids 5 to 12 years old. Kids under 4 can come just once or attend regularly. Reg- The Chabot Theater in Castro Valley opened again on Saturday. are admitted at no charge. The museum is at ister at sanleandro.org or call 510-577-3971. the Oakland Airport’s North Field, just off Doolittle Drive. Hearing Loss Association Walk & Celebration Chabot Theater Opens Again Floresta Neighborhood Cleanup The Hearing Loss Association of Amer- City Council members Bryan Azevedo ica East Bay Chapter will host a Bay Area After being closed by the in 1950, it has been a pillar of For some, a movie at The and Victor Aguilar will host a Community Walk4Hearing Virtual Walk & Celebration pandemic for more than a art, entertainment, and culture Chabot was the first date with Cleanup in Floresta Gardens on Saturday, on Saturday, June 12, at 9 a.m. Register via year, Castro Valley’s Chabot in Castro Valley and the sur- their now longtime spouse. May 29, from 9 to 11 a.m. Meet at the Zoom at https://www.hearinglosseb.org. The Theater reopened last Satur- rounding area. For other community mem- Dollar Tree parking lot, 14801 Washington star-studded lineup includes stand-up come- day with a free screening of Longtime residents and bers, The Chabot is where they Ave. Prizes awarded for the top two garbage dian D.J. Demers, singer songwriter Mandy the critically acclaimed movie recent transplants alike have a began their everlasting love getters. Gloves, water, snacks, vests and Harvey, and a theatrical performance by No “Gook.” story or memory of time spent affair with cinema. garbage bags supplied. Limits for Deaf Children. Walk4Hearing is Since The Chabot opened in its auditorium. see CHABOT, page 4 the only nationwide event bringing attention Sun Gallery Exhibit on to hearing loss and promoting the importance Climate Change of hearing health. Funds raised support The Sun Gallery, 1015 E St. in Hayward, HLAA’s national awareness and education has opened its first indoor exhibit since programs. Bay Area teams are forming now. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER the pandemic began more than a year ago. Join or donate at https://www.hearingloss. The 8th Annual Exhibit, “Climate Change: org/event/bay-area/ A Compassionate Connection,” is running through June 5. Hours are Friday and Satur- Project Literacy Online day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dragonflies and Tutor Training – June 2021 airborne creatures are a recurring theme in San Leandro Public Library’s adult and 21+ the show as are water, landscapes and dis- family literacy program, Project Literacy, is appearing habitat. currently seeking volunteer literacy tutors for its online tutoring program. Find out how 2nd Infantry Division Reunion you can help others in your community learn The Second (Indianhead) Division Asso- to read by attending Project Literacy’s On- ciation is searching for anyone who served line Tutor Orientation on Zoom on Tuesday, in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any June 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Two required train- time. For information about the association ings will take place on Zoom on Saturday, and the 99th annual reunion in Kansas City, June 19, from 10 a.m. to noon; and Saturday, Missouri from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, visit the June 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. For more association’s website at www.2ida.org or information or to register, call 510-577-3944 contact Bob Haynes at 2idahq@comcast. or email [email protected]. 6/4 Blues Bottle Band Fri. 8pm

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FILED APRIL 22, 2021 FILED APRIL 23, 2021 FILED APRIL 13, 2021 FILED APRIL 22, 2021 FILED APRIL 27, 2021 FILED APRIL 21, 2021 MELISSA WILK County Clerk MELISSA WILK County Clerk MELISSA WILK County Clerk MELISSA WILK County Clerk MELISSA WILK County Clerk MELISSA WILK County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY By------, Deputy By------, Deputy By------, Deputy By------, Deputy By------, Deputy By------, Deputy FILE NO. 578337 FILE NO. 578373 FILE NO. 578107 FILE NO. 578346 FILE NO. 578474 FILE NO. 578304 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Professions Code Professions Code Professions Code Professions Code Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 The name of the business(es): The name of the business(es): The name of the business(es): The name of the business(es): The name of the business(es): The name of the business(es): Moon Restaurant Inc located at 600 W. Hard- San Lorenzo Community Church located at Bigge Crane & Rigging Co. located at 10700 Water & Fire Coaching located at 678 Crosby Ruth’s Hair Salon located at 345 Estudillo Kincaid & Klean located at 683 Morva Ct., er Road, Hayward, CA 94544, in Alameda 945 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, Bigge Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577, in Place, San Leandro, CA 94579, in Alameda Ave Unit 210, San Leandro, CA 94577, in Hayward, CA 94541, in Alameda County, is County, is hereby registered by the following in Alameda County, is hereby registered by Alameda County, is hereby registered by County, is hereby registered by the following Alameda County, is hereby registered by hereby registered by the following owner(s): owner(s): Moon Restaurant Inc, 600 W. Hard- the following owner(s): Ron McElroy, 2227 At- the following owner(s): Bigge Group, 10700 owner(s): Ignacio Ferrey, 678 Crosby Place, the following owner(s): Ruth Ortega, 15325 David S. Kincaid Sr, 683 Morva Ct., Hayward, er Road, Hayward, CA 94544. This business lantus Ct., San Leandro, CA 94579 and Gail Bigge Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577. This San Leandro, CA 94579. This business is Central Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578. This CA 94541. This business is conducted by an is conducted by a corporation. This business Greer, 17088 Via Pasatiempo, San Lorenzo, business is conducted by a corporation. This conducted by an individual. This business business is conducted by an individual. This individual. This business commenced N/A. commenced March 2011. CA 94580. This business is conducted by business commenced 8/1/1986. commenced 3/1/2021. business commenced N/A. /s/ David S. Kincaid Sr /s/ Moon Restaurant Inc an unincorporated association other than a /s/ Bigge Group /s/ Ignacio Ferrey /s/ Ruth Ortega This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County partnership. This business commenced 1944. This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated /s/ Ron McElroy, Gail Greer 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. This statement was filed with the County by file stamp above. by file stamp above. by file stamp above. Expires APRIL 21, 2026 Expires APRIL 22, 2026 Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Expires APRIL 13, 2026 Expires APRIL 22, 2026 Expires APRIL 27, 2026 MAY 20, 27, JUNE 03, 10, 2021 MAY 06, 13, 20, 27, 2021 by file stamp above. MAY 13, 20, 27, JUNE 03, 2021 MAY 13, 20, 27, JUNE 03, 2021 MAY 20, 27, JUNE 03, 10, 2021 357-SLT 347-SLT Expires APRIL 23, 2026 353-SLT 350-SLT 354-SLT MAY 13, 20, 27, JUNE 03, 2021 349-SLT San Leandro Times THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 5 LIFESTYLE

Trim fat from steaks; carve initial browning, place the meat into thin slices. Makes six chicken pieces, skin-side- servings. down, directly over the hot coals (you will move them GRILLED later for indirect cooking). ’Cue HAMBURGERS Turn frequently for about 10 minutes until browned on 1 pound ground beef both sides. Have a spray bot- 1/2 cup minced onion tle of water at hand to douse 2 garlic cloves, pressed flare-ups. Tips Steak seasoning or Move chicken to another Worcestershire sauce part of the grill so the pieces he long Memorial Day 2 avocados are no longer directly over weekend reignites our 1 red onion, sliced thin the fire (although they may annual love affair with 1 jar roasted red peppers overlap slightly). Tbarbecue season. 6 large onion rolls Cover the grill, with vents If you’re new to the grill, or Mix together ground beef, open halfway, and cook for if you just want some brush-up minced onion and pressed gar- 10 minutes. Turn and cook, advice, here are some pointers. lic. Pat into patties and sprinkle covered, 5 minutes more. Always grill foods on a with steak seasoning. Brush generously with sauce, clean, oiled rack. Preheat the Grill to your liking, turning cover, cook a final 5 minutes. barbecue with the rack in place. several times to lock in juices. Pass the remaining sauce Once the rack is very hot, use a Place hamburger patties on an around the table. metal brush to scrape the rack onion roll and top with red on- clean. Then wipe off the rack ion, lots of roasted red peppers, COOKOUT COLESLAW with an old towel dipped in and avocado slices. Makes 6 cooking oil. burgers. 8 cups shredded cabbage Always place foods to be Always cook burgers to 1/2 cup cider vinegar Place beef steaks and mari- 3/4 cup mayonnaise grilled on a hot rack. 160°F, turning occasionally 1/2 cup water nade in plastic bag; turn to coat. BBQ CHICKEN 2 tablespoons vinegar Direct and indirect cooking with a spatula, but no pressing! 3 tablespoons packed Close bag securely; marinate 3 tablespoons sugar are the two ways to grill food For steaks, cook to 145°F for brown sugar in refrigerator 6 hours or over- 5 to 6 pounds assorted 1 teaspoon horseradish properly. The direct method, medium rare, 160°F for medium 1 tablespoon Worcester- night, turning occasionally. frying chicken pieces 1 teaspoon dry mustard similar to broiling, means the doneness; for chicken, 180°F. shire sauce Remove beef from marinade; 1/4 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced food is cooked directly over the 1 teaspoon hot pepper discard marinade. Place beef on Salt and freshly-ground 1/2 cup minced red onion heat source. For even cooking, WESTERN sauce hot grid over medium ash-cov- pepper 1/8 teaspoon celery salt food should be turned, with GRILLED STEAKS In a small saucepan, combine ered coals. Grill chuck shoulder Barbecue Sauce Salt and pepper tongs, once halfway through all sauce ingredients; bring to steaks 14 to 19 minutes (top the grilling time. 2 pounds boneless beef boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 round steaks 14 to 18 minutes) Prepare grill for indirect Combine mayonnaise with The indirect, covered meth- chuck shoulder steaks minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup sauce for medium-rare to medium cooking and position grilling the other dressing ingredients od is similar to roasting, but or top round steaks, cut for brushing on steaks while done-ness, turning once. Brush rack 4 to 6 inches from heat. and mix well. Add to cabbage. with the added benefits of that 1-inch thick grilling; cover and refrigerate. both sides of steaks with re- Run chicken pieces with Toss to blend. Season to taste grilled texture, flavor and - ap Barbecue Sauce: Cool remaining sauce for mar- served sauce during last 5 to 6 oil and sprinkle them with with salt and pepper. pearance. 1 cup ketchup inade. minutes of grilling. salt and pepper. For the Makes about 6 cups.

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REAL ESTATE REALITY By Carl Medford, CRS GUEST COMMENTARY Special to the Times

Open Concept in Sheffield Village! Gorgeous 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath up- California Median Home dated home in the heart of lovely Sheffield Village. 152 Marlow Drive has glimmering, real hardwood Prices Set a New Record floors, an updated eat-in kitchen and a large, private primary suite f you think Alameda price broke $800,000 for the supply was cut in half from a which sits on its own level. Here County home prices first time in history, coming year ago. you’ll find vintage elegance like a wood-burning fireplace and built-in 152 Marlow Dr., Sheffield Village are getting a bit crazy, in at $813,980, up 34.2% “The ongoing decline in shelving alongside contemporary I you would be correct: from April, 2020.2 inventory is due partly to the updates like dimmable pocket lighting and stainless appliances. The living space has French doors which the median single-family The CAR market report, surge in demand in the past open out to a large balcony overlooking the charming neighborhood and serene nearby hills. The delight- home price in April, 2021 hit released on 5/17/21 states, 10 months, but the lack of ful, sunny backyard is the perfect place for gardening, relaxing and entertaining. This home is wonderfully a breathtaking $1,300,000 – “California’s median home new listings is also a contrib- situated in the heart of the highly coveted Sheffield Village neighborhood, conveniently located close to shopping and hiking trails. Please come join me at an Open House May 29 & 30 from 2-4:30PM up a staggering 26.9% from price broke last month’s uting factor.” Learn more here: SanLeandroRealtor.com the $1024,000 median price record and set another new Making matters worse, the in April, 2020. record high in April as the high cost of building materi- Greg Novak DRE#1721382 What a difference a year statewide median price als coupled with increasingly Red Oak Realty makes. surged more than 34 percent overbearing statewide build- 510.472.4770 Prices are not high in just from a year ago. ing regulations are producing Alameda County. Contra The statewide median a very unfavorable environ- [email protected] Costa saw even higher per- home price climbed 7.2 ment for new home builders. centage gains, rising 44.8% percent on a month-to-month Currently, the number of new from $686,000 in April, basis to $813,980 in April, homes being built is dramat- Caterpillar Problems 2020 to $993,000 in April up from March’s $758,990 ically less than the amount 2021. Santa Clara County and up 34.2 percent from the required to fill the state’s By Buzz Bertolero The caterpillar and/or Spinosad is BUZZ BERTOLERO saw same period gains from $606,410 recorded last April. housing gap. Special to the Times worm season begins just after another organic $1,389,000 to $1,650,000, a The year-over-year price How long this can contin- I had a horrendous Memorial Day and extends solution that will jump of 18.8%.1 gain was the highest ever ue is the burning question caterpillar problem into the early fall. Petunias, kill the caterpillars THE DIRT Statewide, the California recorded, and it was the first on everyone’s minds. One Q last year. Can I use a geraniums, flowering tobacco, on contact and GARDENER Association of Realtors time since June 2013 that thing is certain: for the mo- systemic insecticide to control and tomatoes are the prima- provide some (CAR) just announced that the state recorded an annual ment, the housing market in bugs much as I do with ry host plants for summer residual control. Captain Jack the state’s median home increase of over 30 percent.” California is officially out of aphids? worms. Dead Bug Brew by Bonide is Compare that with me- control. In addition, there can be one of several products. dian prices of $235,834 in 1. Data from Tredgraphix. Systemic insecticides several batches of the same Both of these solutions Texas, $349,413 in Neva- com will not control chew- problem during the season, are widely available. 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06 HOMES 05-27-21.indd 1 5/26/21 4:54 PM THE TIMES REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING SECTION San Leandro Times THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 7 Daring Décor: Orchids Add Splashy Color and Style to Any Space It’s no secret that spending vibe. Whether you’re looking When it comes to colors, you bring an orchid into your the past year in quarantine to brighten a dorm room, an solid orchids are the perfect home, you can expect your has made people focus more apartment, your starter home complement to classic, tradi- plant’s blooms to last two to on their homes. DIY proj- or a long-time residence, tional décor elements thanks three months. With proper ects are at an all-time high. the experts at Just Add Ice to their simple, vibrant care, your orchid can bloom Painting. Furniture fixups. Orchids offer these tips for character. Pink. Coral. Yel- again, according to the ex- Baking. Outdoor and indoor picking the right, easy-care low. 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This includes Ice offers these tiny state- twist on the traditional potted watering or to start building beautiful, blossoming Pha- ment-makers in single pots Just Add Ice orchid, making your own colorful orchid laenopsis orchids, which are or packs of 12 and 20 singles them a great choice for less collection of long-lasting now considered stylish -- not for effortless, whole-house traditional spaces. blooms in different sizes and stuffy – décor statements that decorating. Take your style statement hues, visit www.justaddicor- last longer and bloom again If you’re looking for a a step further by choosing a chids.com. WEEKEND and again. more elegant, streamlined pot in your favorite shape, When it comes to style and From classic to modern effect, use full-sized orchids color or pattern to echo your elegance, orchids are a great GARDENER to a little bit funky, there’s instead. It’s all about person- style vibe. choice for indoor gardeners a perfect size and color of al preference. Easy Care for Stylish Flair and DIY home designers. Planting Bushes, Trees When setting out containerized nursery stock, fill the hole orchid to match your style Making a Style Statement Unlike other flowers, when -Statepoint to the shoulder of the root ball, pack the soil firmly and water. As soil settles, add more as needed to complete the planting and water generously again. Use care in removing plants from containers to avoid breaking the soil ball. Transplant Roses Year Round Stake Plants Early Stake all vining and tall-growing vegetables when you plant By Buzz Bertolero and a half of the brim of the Roses are heavy feeders gardening version of an ex- the seedlings. This way you will avoid disturbing the root system Special to the Times container. so fertilize them monthly treme makeover reality show as the plant matures. We have several Here are the keys to with Dr. Earth Rose Food or Buzz Bertolero is an Ad- roses that have been growing beautiful roses in use the time-release fertilizer vanced California Certified Q planted in tubs that containers. Roses like lots of called Osmocote. Osmocote Nursery Professional. The Dirt are falling apart. They are water, so when the tempera- releases a little bit of nutrients Gardener’s website BUZZ BERTOLERO not doing well. Is it okay to tures are over 75°F, water with every watering and is is www.dirtgarden- repot them now or should we them daily. Also, remove the reapplied every four months. er.com and ques- wait for a better time? saucers under the containers With very little effort, you tions can be sent THE as you want the water to flow can turn these ugly ducklings by email to buzz@ DIRT Roses in containers freely out the bottom. into beautiful swans. It’s the dirtgardener.com. GARDENER can be transplanted just about any time of A the year. However, I’d Mortgage Rates avoid transplanting when the temperatures are above 90°F. Jump to Three Percent I’d remove the existing roses from the old contain- After four weeks of averaged 3.24 percent. since March,” said Sam ers and then slice through declines, long-term home Fifteen-year fixed-rate Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief RECENT HOME SALES the root ball in five or six mortgage rates increased last mortgages averaged 2.29 Economist. “Despite this Castro Valley ———————— locations to break the circular week, according to Freddie percent, up from 2.26 per- favorable rate climate, there 23018 Canyon Terrace Dr 94552: $589,000 2 BD - 984 SF - 1996 cent. remains a shortage of homes 2375 Vegas Avenue 94546: $624,000 3 BD - 1,031 SF - 1948 pattern of the roots. Mac’s weekly nationwide 4215 Somerset Avenue 94546: $770,000 2 BD - 859 SF - 1949 Next, you should trim off survey. Five-year hybrid adjust- for sale. The lack of housing 22247 North 6th Street 94546: $850,000 two to three inches of the Thirty-year fixed-rate able-rate mortgages (ARMs) supply has been compound- 6344 Paloverde Road 94552: $865,000 3 BD - 2,033 SF - 1979 3744 La Costa Avenue 94546: $900,000 3 BD - 1,476 SF - 1963 matted roots at the bottom. mortgage averaged 3.00 averaged 2.59 percent, un- ed by labor disruptions and 20565 Stanton Avenue 94546: $905,000 4 BD - 1,796 SF - 1961 The root ball is placed in the percent for the week ending changed from a week earlier. expensive building materials 18251 Apricot Way 94546: $960,000 3 BD - 1,230 SF - 1954 that are driving up the cost 2812 Chloe Court 94546: $1,130,000 3 BD - 1,386 SF - 1963 new container filled with May 20, up from the previ- “After a run up over 18649 Stanton Avenue 94546: $1,188,000 4 BD - 1,998 SF - 2001 potting soil or a rose planting ous week when it averaged the first few months of the of new housing, making it 2429 Irma Way 94546: $1,210,000 mix. The top of the root ball 2.94 percent. A year ago at year, rates have paused and difficult for homebuyers to 7979 Pineville Circle 94552: $1,300,000 5 BD - 2,535 SF - 1997 5029 Tyler Lane 94546: $1,355,000 3 BD - 2,413 SF - 1965 should be within an inch this time, the 30-year FRM hovered around three percent find homes to purchase.” TOTAL SALES: 13 LOWEST AMOUNT: $589,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $905,000 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,355,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $972,769 San Leandro ———————— “Integrity, Experience, Results” HELPING YOU FIND YOUR DREAM HOME 15059 Hesperian Blvd 94578: $410,000 2 BD - 745 SF - 1985 ••••••••••••••••• 1400 Carpentier Street 94577: $495,000 2 BD - 968 SF - 1983 1555 Thrush Avenue 94578: $505,000 3 BD - 884 SF - 1940 While giving you quality service 1515 159th Avenue 94578: $600,000 2 BD - 904 SF - 1947 2492 Wimbledon Lane 94577: $609,000 1,723 SF - 1978 Alliance Bay Realty 16133 Berkshire Drive 94578: $702,000 2 BD - 969 SF - 1948 1247 Purdue Street 94579: $750,000 3 BD - 1,081 SF - 1951 Kimberley Alexander, Realtor 534 Mitchell Avenue 94577: $755,000 4 BD - 1,442 SF - 1926 DRE# 02058621 517 West Merle Court 94577: $780,000 2 BD - 1,154 SF - 1924 Nasser Haghighi 1442 Church Avenue 94579: $780,000 3 BD - 1,367 SF - 1952 510-415-1612 (510)388-7673 16651 Kildare Road 94578: $1,080,000 3 BD - 1,874 SF - 1966 14838 Lark Street 94578: $7,700,000 3 BD - 1,242 SF - 1946 “San Leandro Resident Since 1976” [email protected] TOTAL SALES: 12 [email protected] BRE# 01221481 www.kimberley-alexander.com LOWEST AMOUNT: $410,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $726,000 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $7,700,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $1,263,833

07 HOMES 05-27-21.indd 1 5/26/21 2:39 PM 10 THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 San Leandro Times Virtual Ceremony Tonight In Honor of Jenny Lin

At the 27th anniversary of the music programs during the summer. terials benefit the Alameda County and public help, this senseless, horri- loss of Jenny Lin, her family is Safety fairs, workshops and con- Library through branches in Castro fying case will be solved soon. hosting a virtual ceremony tonight, tests were some of the events that the Valley, San Lorenzo, Union City and A $100,000 reward for infor- May 27, at 7 p.m. to renew the com- foundation has organized to improve Fremont, and may be accessed using mation leading to the conviction of mitment to finding Jenny’s killer and safety knowledge and precautions for the keyword “Jenny Lin (Jennifer Jenny’s murderer is still available. working with friends and volunteers parents and children. Han-chi Lin) Foundation.” Anyone with information should in building long lasting, communi- More recently, the foundation To date, there is still no arrest or call the Alameda County Sheriff’s ty-based program services that model donated a wide selection of titles conviction related to Jenny’s murder. Department at 510-667-7721 or Jenny’s love of music and friendship. covering safety-related topics target- Jenny Lin was talented musi- However, her family remains hopeful the toll-free hotline at 855-4-JEN- The program can be found on the ing different age groups. These ma- that through continuous police effort NY-LIN (855-453-6695). jennylinfoundation.org website. cian and straight-A student. A young, talented musician and a straight-A student, Jenny was murdered in her own home in Castro Valley 27 years ago, at the age of 14. This brutal death devastated her OPINION family and shocked the community. Jenny’s parents, John and Mei-lian Lin, vowed to continue working with the police until the case is solved, LETTERS to the EDITOR INQUIRING REPORTER and to carry on Jenny’s dreams so that her life may be extended in a Letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number, and must be under 300 words. We reserve the right to edit as necessary. E-mail letters to: Your plans for the summer? unique fashion. [email protected] or fax to: 510-483-4209, or send by mail to: The Editor, Since its establishment, the Jenny San Leandro Times, 2060 Washington Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577. — Asked downtown Lin Foundation has offered annual music scholarships and free youth Repairs Needed in San Leandro less steel question mark on the library Editor: as art. I’ll just probably work, and Oh San Leandro, where art thou? I Through the last year, we’ve seen I’m going to take my driving Dig Deep Farms a man, in the Manor. Do recall, streets a city manager and police chief run exam, the behind-the-wheel of clean, pothole free. Sidewalks not for the exit, rioting in our streets, test. And then I’m going to Lease Approved needing repair. Front yards trimmed a Walmart torched and the largest buy a Toyota. For Organic Farm and expressive. economic crisis the city has seen in Kyle Fernandez Business not boarded up with ply- decades. San Leandro At Ardenwood wood. Homeless less, never walking Have we seen decisive leadership about. As Gertrude Stein stated to our getting us through this crisis? Hardly. Dig Deep Farms, the social-en- The city didn’t even post a mask terprise program that grows and neighbor. “There is no there there.” The caretakers of San Leandro are mandate graphic until the county distributes healthy food in Alameda did, months into the pandemic. The insuring that, there be no there here! I got a couple of concerts. I’m County, won the unanimous approval lofty and unenforceable demand that of the East Bay Regional Park Dis- —Victor Krevocheza going to the Rolling Loud concert San Leandro essential workers get hazard pay trict directors last week to continue came 9 months into the crisis. There in Miami, a 3-day festival. I think organic farming at the Ardenwood Wanted: New Leaders has been zero racing to get anything they’ll have all the CDC guide- lines and mask requirements. Historic Farm in Fremont for at least Editor: done. Which would be fine if you the next five years. Self serving Republican politicians were running the garden club, not Nay Swift Founded in 2010, the nonprofit in Washington, D.C. are desperately leading a city. Stockton Dig Deep Farms food-raising pro- trying to rewrite history and recast the Thankfully, Mayor Cutter’s term is gram is a project of the Alameda insurrection we all saw broadcast on up next year. The damage her lack of County Deputy Sheriffs’ Activities live TV January 6th as nothing more leadership has caused this city over League. than a peaceful protest. It boggles the the last decade will take us another Ardenwood is a 205-acre work- mind they think, we the electorate, decade to dig out from. I don’t need a vacation. ing farm that dates back more than a are that stupid. Who is going to step up and be the I’m just glad to have my hundred years. It still grows the same I feel like the same thing is hap- leader this city so desperately needs routine back. I’m grateful kinds of vegetables and fruits using pening right here in good old San right now? I don’t see a single person to be busy again. historical agricultural practices from Leandro. out of the cast of characters ready to the 1870s to the present. Virginia Collins To hear Mayor Cutter tell it, she actually lead this city and get us back San Leandro “Alameda County has invested in and the city have done a great job on track. It just looks like more of the and partnered with Dig Deep Farms getting us all through the pandemic, same, frankly. and other stakeholders to strengthen when in my opinion, nothing could This pandemic has shown us all the local food system, increase food be further from the truth. what a bunch of followers we have security, and provide training and I remember as the pandemic leading this city, I’d rather have a employment to disadvantaged resi- started in March of 2020 the most bunch of leaders I can follow. I’m praising God that this pandemic dents by building local capacity to important item before the city council —Gary Langbehn is finally going to end. God helped us harvest, process, and distribute fresh was whether we needed a big stain- San Leandro through it. Read Psalm 83:18. I don’t and sustainable specialty crops,” said need a vacation, I’m glad to see my Alameda County Supervisor Richard friends again locally. Valle. Chloe Strickland Ardenwood receives over San Leandro 120,000 visitors annually. Park district staff and volunteers guide guests through the Victorian house, demonstrate historical farming prac- tices, and describe what life was like My plan is to go to Wyoming in the early 1900s. and go fishing on the Snake Ardenwood Historic Farm is River. I’m super excited. owned by the City of Fremont and After being stuck inside, it’s operated by the Park District on a good to get out. long-term management lease. Dig Deep Farms is expected to Ammon MacPherson begin site preparations in June, with San Leandro the first crop harvest in late summer and early fall. San Leandro Times THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 11 Teacher: Award arrives during social studies class continued from front page Laughlin in announcing the award, read: “Erica amplifies student voices like no other – finding ways to deeply listen to stu- dents and create a community that acknowledges all that students bring – their expe- riences, history and culture, pain, and joy.” Students in the Social Justice Academy take three classes through the academy and three other SLHS courses each semester. It’s a three-year program with nine classes in all, with several social studies and elective classes taught by Viray Santos.

Experiences of students, PHOTO COURTESY SAN LEANDRO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT their families and of different groups in American society Erica Viray Santos, second from right, holding Teacher of the Year award, joined are all linked in the academy’s by San Leandro schools superintendent Dr. Mike McLaughlin at right and by classes, Viray Santos said. students from the Social Justice Academy at San Leandro High School.

ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT PHOTO Students read widely from diverse sources with English day, winding down, when in the hall.” gust, I’d like a moment with The cause of the fire on Brandoni Avenue in San classes, for instance, present- Dr. McLaughlin and Keziah School lets out in a few my husband and two sons,” Lorenzo, that caused the death of a woman, is under ing numerous works by people Moss (the district’s spokes- weeks, she noted, and prepar- she said. “And my mom. I love investigation. of color and by women. Writ- woman) knocked on the ing for the fall begins soon my mom – she raised me to ing is a big part of the academy door and told me in front after that. be the strong, compassionate experience too, she said. of the class I’d gotten that “Before going back in Au- teacher I am.” Woman Dies from Viray Santos said getting award. That really is one of the award was a surprise, one those things that a teacher delivered in a particularly likes finding out in front of Injuries in House Fire gracious way. her students!” she said. “We “I was actually in the were jumping up and down PG&E to Conduct In San Lorenzo middle of a social studies and hugging each other in class, toward the end of the the classroom and then out A woman died from in- to the Alameda County Fire Aerial Patrols this Week juries in a house fire in San Department. Tomorrow, May 28, PG&E PG&E’s emergency response Lorenzo on May 19. The two occupants were will be conducting aerial pa- organization is conducting The Alameda County Fire transported to the hospital trols of power lines in San the readiness drill to be better Department put out a fire in a with fire related injuries, ac- Swim Season Starts Leandro and the surrounding prepared for actual events. single-story dwelling on Bran- cording to the fire department. area, beginning around 8 a.m. The patrols will be con- doni Avenue in San Lorenzo in One of the injured people, At Regional Parks The flights are part of a ducted by crews on the ground the early morning hours. 36-year-old Ying Zhao, died at company-wide Public Safety and by using low-flying heli- The fire was in the back the hospital, KCBS reported. By Ned MacKay Power Shutoff (PSPS) pre- copters. Customers may notice of the structure when fire A third occupant was able Special to the Times paredness exercise. No pow- increased activity between 8 fighters arrived at about 2:30 to self-extricate from a sec- The East Bay Regional Lake Anza at Tilden Park near er shutoffs will happen, but a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday. a.m. Fire fighters rescued ondary dwelling on the prop- Park District will reopen some Berkeley, and Lake Temescal one person from the build- erty. One animal was rescued. of its swim facilities after a in Oakland are closed cur- ing and sheriff’s deputies The cause of the fire is year of closures, starting on rently, due to unsafe levels of HOROSCOPE © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. rescued another, according under investigation. the Memorial Day weekend, blue-green algae. by Salomé ARIES (March 21 - April 19): Although you would prefer to move though at limited capacity The swim beaches at Shad- forward at a steady pace, it might be a good idea to stop and reassess due to Covid and available ow Cliffs in Pleasanton and your plans. 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11 NEWS 5-27-21.indd 1 5/26/21 4:30 PM 12 THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 San Leandro Times USS Hornet to Host Lights: Timers will be replaced continued from front page that some of the old timers Memorial Day Ceremony were incorrectly set,” said The USS Hornet aircraft BART spokesman Jim Alli- carrier, at 707 W. Hornet Ave. son. in Alameda, will be open with Either the timers didn’t a ceremony for Memorial Day reset property after a pow- on Monday, May 31, from 10 er outage, or they simply a.m. to 5 p.m. hadn’t been checked in a A short, socially distanced while, Allison said. Many of the timers are the old rotary Memorial Day Ceremony and style that people once used Wreath Toss will begin at 11 to turn their lights on at night a.m. with a color guard made when they went out of town, up of AFROTC volunteers. he explained. The Swingin’ Blue Stars “We are in the process of will be singing on the pier next replacing these old timers with PHOTOS BY JIM KNOWLES to the aircraft carrier museum TIMES FILE PHOTO programmable logic control- The lights burn on BART station platforms through- from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. lers which should offer much out the day at many East Bay stations, but BART A few vendors will be on The USS Hornet Museum in Alameda will hold a says it has found the problem and the timers will Memorial Day ceremony on Monday. more flexibility,” Allison said. the pier, including a group that “We hope to replace the timers be replaced. refurbishes and sells vintage Memorial Day honors the field and 5,000 participants in the San Leandro station in a radios. men and women who died decorated the graves of 20,000 few weeks.” The Walking Ghosts of serving in the United States Civil War soldiers buried in Even if the timers haven’t Black History will be creating military. It was originally Arlington National Cemetery. been replaced yet, the lights a small exhibit in the hangar called Decoration Day after Later, it became a day to honor are now off during the day bay of the ship, spotlighting the tradition of decorating the the soldiers who have fallen on the platforms at the San naval aviator pioneer Jesse graves and fell on May 30. But on all wars. Leandro Station. BART had Brown. in 1968, Congress changed it Many people now take someone come down to the For more information, to the last Monday in May. the 3-day weekend to throw San Leandro station and check email [email protected] or At the first Decoration Day parties and mark the beginning that the timer was set correctly, call 510-521-8448. ceremony, General James Gar- of summer. Allison said. BART electricians should be getting to the Fruitvale Seeing is believing. and Hayward stations in the near future, so their lights Get 2 security cameras won’t be burning all day in Leandro Times reporter stations. the sunlight. found that the lights were on Allison said he will noti- * On a BART trip to in the middle of the day at fy the BART electrical staff installed FREE. Concord on Sunday, a San the Orinda and Walnut Creek about those stations, too. ADT’s 24/7 monitoring plus top of the line security cameras help ensure your loved ones are safe – whether you’re out and about or in the next room. Swim: Register for swimming continued from page 11 888-327-2757, option 2. Or guards are on duty, children 2 cameras lowed only when lifeguards visit www.ebparks.org online. 12 years old and under are not installed * are present. 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