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HIGHS: 69-74 } ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL ALL CHILDREN. IT IMPACTS 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 } SHOW AT THE LIBRARY...... 2 EVERYONE DIFFERENTLY.... 8-9 LOWS: 47-52 SanSan LeandroLeandro TimesTimes AN INDEPENDENT HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SERVING SAN LEANDRO, ASHLAND, SAN LORENZO AND SHEFFIELD VILLAGE VOL. 28 • NO. 16 THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 SAN LEANDRO • CALIFORNIA Farrelly Pool Fix Still Years Away City Council votes to design new pool; won’t open before at least 2020 By Amy Sylvestri San Leandro Times The Farrelly Pool will remain Council member Ed Hernan- closed this summer, for the third dez questioned whether the city year in a row. should pay the $277,000 design But the City Council took fee, let alone another $3 million the first steps toward reopening before getting something down the popular recreation spot on see POOL, page 5 Monday night, voting to spend $277,000 to hire an architectural firm to design a replacement for the nearly 80-year-old swimming pool. Lake Built in 1940, the pool’s fiber- glass lining was set to be replaced Chabot a couple of years ago. But when the city started on that project, Road they discovered that Farrelly is no longer up to county code be- Closed PHOTO COURTESY ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT cause an internal wall in the pool separates the deep end from the shallow end. By Amy Sylvestri San Leandro Times In order to get up to code, either the wall would have to be A portion of Lake Chabot Estudillo On-ramp Fire Put Down removed and the pool re-graded Road from Chabot Terrace to to create a slope or two separate Astor Drive was closed this week The Alameda County Fire Department put out a fire in a pickup truck that spread to the grass on the hillside at pools would have to be created for the first steps in a road stabili- the Estudillo Avenue on-ramp of I-580 on Monday. There were no injuries. with at least six feet of space be- zation project. tween them. Either option would The road will reopen Friday cost up to $3.5 million, according morning to through traffic. to the city’s engineering director The city of San Leandro has Keith Cooke. paid Cal Engineering and Geolo- Farrelly Pool is owned by gy $200,000 to design improve- 75 Years Later... Lamata Gets Medal the school district and is on the ments to the road and eventually property of Roosevelt Elementa- plans on spending $3 million to ry. The city leases the pool from $5 million to shore up the hillside. Filipino veterans of World War II finally recognized for valor the school district for a token The hill could shift and cause dollar a year fee, but the lease the road to become impassable By Jim Knowles San Leandro Times agreement will end during the in the event of an earthquake next ten months and needs to be or heavy rain, according to city Al Lamata recently got a Lamata, who says he’s “only renegotiated. see ROAD, page 16 Congressional Gold Medal for 94,” just regrets that a lot of the playing a part in the liberation of veterans who deserve a medal the Philippines as a member of have already passed away. INSIDE YOUR TIMES the United States Army. Lamata was younger than a “It only took 75 years,” La- lot of the soldiers in his regiment. ■ NEWS Calendar...... 4 mata said. The average age was 28 but he Fire chars garage and attic Classified Ads...... 12 The medal recognizes Fil- was 18. in San Lorenzo. Page 3 ipino and Filipino-American “I was just a kid then,” La- Crime...... 3 Crossword...... 14 veterans of World War II. mata said. ■ FOOD Lamata attended a ceremo- The four major campaigns Homes...... 10 Salads are back in season ny on April 7 at the Presido in are inscribed on the back of the for spring. Page 7 Home Services...... 12 San Francisco to mark the 76th medal – Bataan & Corregidor, Inquiring Reporter.... 15 anniversary of the Bataan Death Luzon, Leyte, and the Southern ■ OUTDOORS Letters...... 15 March and to honor those who Philippines. HARD making upgrades to Lifestyle...... 7 received the Congressional Gold A goal of the Filipino veter- its parks. Page 14 Medal – for those who couldn’t ans group, FilVetRep, is to edu- PHOTO BY JIM KNOWLES Obituaries...... 14 make it to the ceremony last Oc- cate the American public on the Al Lamata displays the Congressional Gold Medal he 38,500 EVERY THURSDAY Seniors...... 6 tober in Washington, D.C. see MEDAL, page 16 received for his part in the liberation of the Philippines. THE LARGEST FREE-DELIVERED NEWSPAPER IN THE EAST BAY 2 THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 San Leandro Times San Leandro Times San Leandro Art Association Invites An independent hometown newspaper Pets of the Week serving San Leandro, Ashland, San Lorenzo and Sheffield Village Public to Artfest 2018 at the Library EDITORIAL Fred Zehnder By Ginny Milo Editor and Publisher Special to the Times Jim Knowles The San Leandro Art Asso- Managing Editor [email protected] ciation’s (SLAA) Spring Gallery Amy Sylvestri Show 2018 is running through City Editor April 29 at the San Leandro Main [email protected] Rugby Clifford Library, 300 Estudillo Ave. Steve Schaefer The SLAA welcomes the Auto Editor The Pets of the Week at the okay with kids of all ages. public to ARTFEST 2018 in the PRODUCTION Hayward Animal Shelter, 16 Clifford is a sweet 5-year- library’s Trustee Room and the Howard Morrison Barnes Court in Hayward, are old boy who’s neutered. He Manager area outside on Friday, April 20, Rugby the dog and Clifford likes playing fetch, getting back from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and on Greg Benson the dog. scratches, staying near his person Art Director Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. Rugby is a smart pup who and playing with other dogs. Moxie Morrison to 4 p.m. Assistant knows “sit” and “lay down.” He Okay with kids of all ages. SLAA will showcase fine art OPERATIONS enjoys walking with other dogs For more information on by its member artists which cover Claudette Morrison and being near his person for pets Rugby or Clifford, call the Hay- a variety of mediums including Business Manager and attention. He’s neutered and ward Animal Shelter at 293-7200. acrylic, colored pencils, computer ADVERTISING graphics, graphite, mixed media, Display Advertising oil, pastel, photography, sculpture Claudette Morrison Swalwell to Host Town Hall and watercolor. Classified Advertising Buy original pieces of fine Patrick Vadnais Meeting at Arroyo High art which includes hanging art, HOW TO REACH US Congressman Eric Swalwell vide a brief update on what’s hap- mini art, unframed art and note- San Leandro Times will host a town hall meeting for pening in Washington, D.C. in the cards. Watch and learn from artist 2060 Washington Ave. residents of the 15th Congressio- first months of this year, including demonstrations for two days and San Leandro, California 94577 nal District this Saturday from President Trump’s missile strike enter a prize drawing. Office hours: Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Arroyo High on Syria and the ongoing investi- A portion of proceeds from Main Office: (510) 614-1555 School, 15701 Lorenzo Ave., in gation of Russia’s interference in your purchase of art supports An oil painting by Ed Ortman of a street scene near his Newsroom: (510) 614-1557 San Lorenzo. our election, and then will answer the San Leandro Art Associ- home will be one of the pieces on display at Artfest 2018 Sports: (510) 614-1561 The Congressman will pro- constituents’ questions. ation’s Dorothy Cunningham this Friday and Saturday at the San Leandro Main Library, Advertising: (510) 614-1555 Fund which in turn supports art 300 Estudillo Ave. Classified: (510) 614-1558 programs at San Leandro schools. Fax: (510) 483-4209 Rent Review Board to Meet Membership in the SLAA Email: [email protected] is open to all individuals, busi- www.ebpublishing.com The City of San Leandro’s at City Hall, 835 East 14th St. nesses, professionals, teachers, out the website: www.slartassoci- Ginny Milo is an artist and Rent Review Board will meet A hearing will be held about an high school and college students ation.org and our Facebook page member of the San Leandro Art ©2018 East Bay Publishing Corporation on Tuesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. apartment at 1399 Pacific Ave. interested in the fine arts. Check for more information. Association.

Monthly SAVE THE DATE! • SAVE THE DATE! Bike to Work/ Celebrate Cinco de Mayo District Town Halls Bike to School Day Friday, May 4, 6:00pm Mayor Cutter, Vice Mayor Deborah Cox, Marina Community Center Council Member Ed Hernandez and Council Set for Thursday, May 10 15301 Wicks Blvd. San Leandro City Council Member Corina López invite the public to an The City of San Leandro is again partnering with The public is invited to the City’s 20th upcoming Town Hall meeting for residents of Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter communities across the Bay Area to host this fun annual Cinco de Mayo celebration. their districts. The interactive event will annual event that encourages the public to ride Vice Mayor Deborah Cox, District 1 This popular event will feature include updates on City-led projects, and their bikes to work or school. More than 130 mariachi music, regional Mexican Ed Hernandez, District 2 open time for questions from the public on energizer stations o ering free co ee, juice, snacks, Aztec dances, and any topics concerning the City. City Sta from Lee Thomas, District 3 and goodies will be set up at hubs throughout the performances by all departments will be in attendance. East Bay from 7:00am - 9:00am. The Mayor and/or the Ballet Folklorico Benny Lee, District 4 Districts 1, 2 & 5 Town Hall City Councilmembers will also lead a bike ride at Costa De Oro. Fun Corina N. López, District 5 8:00 am from Memorial Park to downtown BART, Monday, May 14th 7:00pm - 8:30pm arts and crafts with energizer stations at both locations. For more Pete Ballew, District 6 Senior Community Center activities for children information, visit www.bikeeastbay.org/btwd. 13909 E. 14th St will be provided.

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❖ Forum on Prop.-13 ❖ Viewing of An Inconvenient Sequel Helen Hutchison, president of the League The San Leandro Democratic Club and Our of Women Voters of California, and Ben Revolution San Leandro will host a viewing Grieff, campaign director and spokesperson of Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to for Evolve, will speak at a forum on The Power on Thursday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. at California Schools and Local Communi- the San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo ties Funding Act of 2018, a ballot initiative Ave. The guest speaker will be Chris Tiedeman, designed to change Prop 13, today, April California Environmental Protection Agency 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Hayward City Hall, deputy secretary of law. 777 B St. in Hayward. The forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters Eden Area, ❖ 2018 FESCO Shuffle Walkathon and is free and open to the public. For more Join FESCO (Family Emergency Shelter Coali- information, contact Rita Duncan, program tion) in its efforts to end family homelessness in co-chair, League of Women Voters Eden Area, Alameda County by attending the 21st Annual at [email protected]. FESCO Shuffle Walkathon on Saturday, April, 28, at the San Leandro Marina Park, 14001 ❖ Artifest & Reception at the SL Library Monarch Bay Dr. in San Leandro. Check-in The San Leandro Art Association (SLAA) starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Seagull Picnic Site and welcomes the public to Artfest 2018 at the San the walk begins at 10 a.m. You can walk as a Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., on team or as an individual in this family-friend- Friday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and ly, dog-friendly event along this beautiful on Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. path. Come and enjoy morning refreshments, PHOTO BY JIM KNOWLES Browse or buy fine art in a variety of mediums lunch, entertainment and a drawing. Sign on display both inside and outside the library. up to walk or to donate at www.firstgiving. Watch and learn from artist demonstrations com/21524/21st-annual-fesco-shuffle. April Showers and enter a prize drawing. Also, the SLAA will host a reception on Wednesday, April 18, from ❖ San Leandro Historical Society Talk April showers brought water to San Leandro over the past week and brought out 6 to 7 p.m. with beverages and viewing the art The San Leandro Historical Society will host a the umbrellas downtown on East 14th Street. in the gallery. A portion of proceeds supports talk on Saturday, April 28, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the San Leandro Art Association’s Dorothy The Little Brown Church on the grounds of Casa Cunningham Fund which in turn supports art Peralta, 384 W. Estudillo Ave. in San Lenadro. programs at San Leandro schools. City of San Leandro Watershed Coordinator Susan Levenson will give a free presentation ❖ Community of Faith Breakfast on the history, secrets and current state of the ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Bay Area Family Church, 2305 Washington 48-square-mile San Leandro Creek watershed, Ave. in San Leandro, will hold its monthly “A Pictorial Journey through the San Leandro Community of Faith Breakfast on Saturday, ❖ Watershed.” SL Players Present at 2 p.m., plus two Friday shows Little Women, The Musical, an April 21, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. with speaker Death by Design at 8 p.m. on April 27 and May all-new Broadway high-ener- Dr. Louann Scwager Tung, a Ph.D. in nuclear ❖ Aswat Men’s and Women’s Choir The San Leandro Players present 4. Tickets are $20 general, $15 gy musical adaptation, will be engineering who worked at Lawrence Liver- In celebration of Arab American Month, the As- Death by Design, a comedy/ seniors, TBA members, under 12, presented by Chanticleers The- more National lab and who empowers teachers wat Men’s and Women’s Choir will give a free mystery with surprising twists, students. For more information atre, 3683 Quail Ave. in Castro and parents to nurture self motivation in their performance on Saturday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at running through May 6 at the or reservations call 895-2573 or Valley, on Friday and Saturday students to lead them to a fulfilling and suc- the San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo San Leandro Museum/Audito- online at www.slplayers.org. nights at 8 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on cessful life. For the past 10 years she has been Ave. Aswat is an ensemble for classical and folk rium, 320 West Estudillo Ave. Sundays till May 6. For tickets ❖ to on a spiritual journey that has taken her to Arabic music. It performs Muwashahat (Ara- in San Leandro. Show times are Chanticleers Theatre ($25, $20), visit chanticleers.org India, Cambodia, and Thailand. bic poetry, sung in the tradition of Andalusia, Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays Little Women The Musical or call 733-5483. Spain) as well as traditional and contemporary ❖ ❖ Earth Day Cleanup at SL Creek songs from the Arab World. San Leandro Performing The Friends of San Leandro Creek will host an HOROSCOPE © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. by Salomé Arts Center Earth Day cleanup on Saturday, April 21, from ❖ Annual Dahlia Tuber and Cutting Sale Legally Blond, The Musical 9:30 a.m. to noon on San Leandro Creek at He- San Leandro Dahlia Society will host its ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t waste your time and energy fretting Legally Blond, The Musi- genberger Road in Oakland, a site the group has Annual Dahlia Tuber and Cutting Sale on over remarks you consider unnecessary or unkind. Best advice: Ignore cal, the story of a sorority girl them, and just keep doing your usual good job. adopted. The site is next door to HegenBurgers Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to noon at who enrolls at Harvard Law restaurant at 280 Hegenberger Road. Park on TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Getting that new perspective on a Root Park, 1033 East 14th St. in San Leandro. workplace situation could lead to a solution everyone will accept. Meanwhile, School to win back her ex-boy- Hegenberger Road or across the street at the For spectacular summer color, it’s time to make time to keep up with your creative pursuits. friend, will be presented by San San Leandro Creek Staging Area parking lot. plant dahlia tubers or cuttings (small plants). Leandro High School Dramat- GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Those changes you planned to implement Bring gloves, wear heavy shoes and clothing. Dahlias come in many sizes, shapes, and colors in early summer might need to be reassessed. But don’t make any moves ic Arts on Friday, April 20, at until you’ve discussed this with someone you trust. Trash bags and vinyl gloves will be provided. (except blue). Try different ones. Many dahlia 7:30 p.m. and on the Sunday, For more information, call Susan at 577-6069. lovers will be there to answer questions about CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your aspects favor harmony, making this April 22, at 2 p.m. at the San planting. More information is available at: a good time to work out problems in relationships -- whether personal or Leandro Performing Arts Cen- professional, big or small. An old friend comes back. ❖ Free Women’s Lifestyle Coaching sanleandrodahliasociety.org or SLDS.club. ter, 2200 Bancroft Avenue. “Celebrate You Coaching” expert Phoebe Jue LEO (July 23 to August 22) While you’re still riding that high-powered beam, you might begin to lose focus by week’s end. Could be that you’ll Tickets are $8 and $15 and can offers a free 1-hour lifestyle coaching session ❖ PhotoCentral Spring Exhibition need to do a little cat-napping to restore your spent energies. be purchase on-line at www.san- about “What Matters Most in Our Everyday.” Hayward Area Recreation District’s Pho- leandropac.com VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An unexpected development on Tuesday, April 24, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the toCentral, 1099 E St. in Hayward, presents creates a lot of excitement. Where it takes you is your decision. Check out the possibilities, then decide if you want to go with it or not. San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave. the Annual PhotoCentral Spring Exhibition, Space is limited. To register, call 577-3971. opening with a reception on Saturday, April LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Although your supporters help you squash an unfair claim against you, don’t let this go unchallenged. You 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. and running through June need to learn more about the motives of those behind it. WATCH ❖ Our Revolution San Leandro Meeting 11. This eclectic group show is an annual event Our Revolution San Leandro will host a discus- for PhotoCentral and features a wide variety SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) There still are some tasks to BATTERIES clear up by midweek. Then you can welcome the new month on a high note. sion of SB-827, housing, the Costa-Hawkins of works from over 50 artists. Vote on your A friend brings surprising but very welcome news. DONE Rental Housing Act and state versus local favorite pictures. The upstairs gallery is open SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might want control on Wednesday, April 25, at 7 p.m. at Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to change your plans before they’re set in cement. Consider advice from and the downstairs gallery hours are Monday 5 colleagues. But remember that, ultimately, it’s your choice. RIGHT the Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Union Hall, 1720 Marina Blvd. in San Leandro. Our Revo- to 10 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A difficult situation is working itself out. Lingering problems should be resolved by week’s end, lution is a political organization that spun out p.m. and by appointment. For more information, allowing the Goat to enjoy a calmer, less stressful period. ALLPHIN JEWELERS of Senator Bernie Sander’s 2016 presidential please contact PhotoCentral at 510-881-6721 campaign. and [email protected]. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Be careful not to move so Since 1923 quickly that you miss possible warning signs that could upset your plans. Slow down. Your supporters will continue to stand by you. 155 Parrott Street San Leandro • 357-3442 Calendar items should be submitted at least one week prior to the desired edition of the PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your generosity in sharing your time and wisdom with others leads to an intriguing development that could Wednesday-Friday 11am-5pm Times, which is published Thursdays. Space limitations require we print items of the have you considering some interesting choices. Saturday 11am-4pm most general interest. Only Non-Profit Organizations should submit calendar items. San Leandro Times THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 5

The San Leandro Times Pool: City leases pool from school district continued from front page And Castro Valley Forum in writing for a long-term lease agreement. “I don’t want to stop the Loyal Reader Subscribers project, but I want to be prudent, given that we are looking at this Below is a continuation of last week’s list of those who have joined our Loyal Readers Subscriber campaign. looming crisis,” said Hernandez. Some are names that were accidentally omitted from last Hernandez is referring to the week’s list, others arrived too late to be included. Thanks city’s budget projections which to all for your support. show it will be in the red for at —Fred Zehnder, Publisher least the next decade, beginning with a $4.4 million shortfall this Matthew & Rose Clowry Colin Murdoch fiscal year. But Mayor Pauline Cutter, Robin Olivier James & Mary Chakeres a former school board member, Connie & Joe Reynaud Margaret Deadder said she’s been on both sides of joint-use agreements between Sandra Howland Barbara Becker the city and schools and said she Serena Foxworthy Evelyn Tomei was “confident” in paying for William Magor Molly Cain the design without an long-term agreement in place. Norma Jean Powers Ferne Freitas TIMES FILE PHOTO Hernandez said the mayor’s Farrelly Pool was a popular summer swimming pool but it will be closed again this Blair & Jan Phillips Cec & Steve Penland confidence was enough to have summer for the third year. George Bauer Donna Hynes him support the design contract and the City Council voted unan- swim lessons and other recreation Cooke said that the public lap swimming. Terry Rodriguez Pamela Jones imously to approve it. programming usually offered at will have an opportunity to offer The city estimates that design K. Ng Carolyn & Ron Darcey The city estimates that up to Farrelly is available at other sites feedback on the design for the and construction will take at least Pat Ward Howard Bloom 10,000 people visit the pool each around town, including lessons new pool. He said that it will 20 months, so there won’t be any summer. During the time that Far- at the San Leandro High School likely shrink from 33 yards long swimming at Farrelly Pool until Gayle & Dave Cowan Patricia Horejsi relly Pool has been closed, city aquatic center. to 25 yards, which is standard for at least 2020. Andrew Stark Margaret Duncan Linda Stark Lowell Hickey Nancy Menzel Merle Manning Donald Feist Jean Morrow Elaine Pedro Dottie Welch Neighborhood Jodi Schumsky Allyn Hall Saturday, Gordon De Vetter Mary Bjork Margaret Kato Ginny Graydon Alex Maguire Vern Nuanez, Jr. May 19 Cleanup Day Muriel Maguire Winifred Sutton Marilyn Sutton Lois B. Winter R. E. Barrett Ronald D. Winter Keep your neighborhood clean and green! 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Expires 4/30/18. 6 THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 San Leandro Times SENIORS WORKSHOP Difficult How to Appeal Medicare Prescription Drug Denial By Gene L. Osofsky, Esq. from your plan. within 60 days by the Medicare Talks as Special to the Times An Independent Review Entity Appeals Council. [Phone: 1-202- (IRE) will review your case and 565-0100]. The appeals council We Age My Medicare Part D issue a decision either an expe- will issue an expedited decision It’s no secret that aging drug plan just denied dited decision within 72 hours, or in 10 days, or a standard decision comes with its share of chal- coverage for my medi- a standard decision within seven within 90 days. lenges. Whether we are ex- Q days. If you receive an adverse de- 5. The final step is to seek ju- cation. Can I appeal its decision? periencing these issues first- cision, you can continue the appeal dicial review in Federal District hand or seeing them in our Yes. If your Medicare process. Court within 60 days of the ad- elderly parents, these topics drug plan denies cover- 3. The third level of appeal is verse decision by the Appeals can be difficult to talk about. age for a drug you need, to make a timely request for hear- Council. To qualify for judicial Get help with having these Ayou don’t have to simply accept ing before an Administrative Law review, the amount in controversy sensitive conversations at it. There are steps you can take to Judge (ALJ), which will allow you must be at least $1,600 (in 2018), a workshop from 6:30 to 8 appeal the decision. to present your case either over the and you may need to engage an at- p.m. on Thursday, April 26 Background: The insurers of- phone or in person. To request a torney for help. in Room 15 at Castro Valley fering Medicare drug plans choose hearing the amount in controversy For more information, visit Adult and Career Education, the medicines – both brand-name must be at least $160 (in 2018). www.Medicare.Gov and go to 4430 Alma Avenue. and generic – that they will include Your request for a hearing must “Claims and Appeals”, and www. Both seniors and interested in their plan’s “formulary,” the ros- be sent in writing to the Office of HHS.Gov and go to “Appeals family members will learn ter of drugs the plan covers. Medicare Hearings and Appeals Process”] If your Medicare drug plan denies coverage for a drug you ways to engage in conversa- This can change from year-to- (OMHA).[Phone: 1- 844-419- Gene L. Osofsky is an Elder need, you don’t have to simply accept it. tions regarding real and imag- year. If a drug you need is not in 3358]. Following hearing, the ALJ Law and Estate Planning attor- ined challenges all of us may the plan’s formulary or has been ing your need for the drug. The ment from your doctor explaining will issue an expedited decision ney in Hayward. Visit his website encounter after age 65. dropped from the formulary, the plan must then respond within 72 why you need the drug, along with within 10 days or a standard deci- at www.LawyerForSeniors.com. Topics will include future plan can deny coverage. hours, or within 24 hours if your supporting medical records. If sion within 90 days. Appreciation to Harry Margolis health considerations, re-mar- Also, plans may charge more doctor explains that you need an your doctor informs the plan that 4. If the ALJ rules against you, of MA for permission to revise riage and blended families, for a drug than you think is fair, or expedited decision for health rea- you need an expedited decision for the next step is to request review and use this article. when it is time to stop driving, may deny coverage if it believes sons. health reasons, the plan must re- and making sure our end-of- you do not need that particular If your exception is denied, the spond within 72 hours. Otherwise, life wishes are honored. drug. If any of these things hap- plan will send you a written deni- it must reply within seven days. Best Senior Living Options Honest exploration of val- pen, you can appeal the decision. al-of-coverage notice, and the five- 2. If the redetermination is not As we age, our needs, income these changes first-hand, or are ues and quality of life con- Before you can start the formal step appeals process then begins. satisfactory, you then have 60 days and priorities may change, which supporting a loved one, you will be cerns will be encouraged. The appeals process, you must file an 1. The first step is to ask the to request Reconsideration by an can affect where we choose to live. given lots of helpful information at cost is $15 per person. Regis- Exception Request with your plan. insurer for an internal Redetermi- independent board. Again, follow What worked for us as a 30-year- a workshop on Wedneday, May ter by April 23. Fore more in- This usually will involve a state- nation, following the instructions the instructions on the written re- old may no longer feel comfort- 2, from 6:30-8 p.m. in Room 15 formation, call 510-886-1000. ment from your doctor explain- it provides you. 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It can stress that concern you, don’t be school can be stressful, too – and be difficult in our go-go-go world, afraid to reach out to their teach- not just because of pop quizzes but give your child your undivided er(s) or school principal. Your and science projects. attention for 5 to 10 minutes every child’s teacher may be able to “Stress isn’t the same for all day. shed light on what’s causing the children, and it impacts every one Talk about their friends, teach- stress and, if nothing else, can help differently,” says Dr. Cheryl S. ers and classes. Open yourself to watch out for your child during the Al-Mateen, medical director of hearing the good and the bad, and school day. the Virginia Treatment Center for ask what they find difficult – like • Establish a routine at home. Children. “In fact, in some cases feeling too nervous to talk or being Children thrive in stable, consis- this stress can even be traumatic. teased for talking too much. tent environments. Creating a pre- If left unnoticed, it can lead to real These conversations help you dictable schedule is helpful, if you mental health concerns, including identify problems as they arise, can, but sometimes that’s just not depression, anxiety, self-harm and teach your child problem-solving possible. even substance abuse.” skills and reinforce how deeply Make a big family calendar and Everyone deserves to feel you care about their wellbeing. keep it where everyone can ac- comfortable talking about mental • Strengthen your lines of cess it. This empowers children to health – it plays an important role communication. Your child may know what’s coming up and helps in a child’s overall health. Some- be more open about school if you provide the solid foundation they STRENGTHEN YOUR LINES OF COMMUNICATION: Your child may be more open about times, however, topics around have frequent conversations about crave at home. They’ll be better school if you have frequent conversations about other things as well. mental health can feel overwhelm- other things as well. prepared to deal with changes and ing or confusing for parents. Talk to them about the little unexpected situations they may may complain about stomach- seem to have low energy or they important times for your children, Many may find it difficult to stuff, and they’ll be more apt to face at school. aches and headaches that have aren’t taking pleasure in things but they can be tough. Check in spot the difference between tradi- tell you about the big stuff. Listen • Seek help when you need it. no physical explanation. When they enjoyed before. These may with your child daily and don’t tional school stress and the possi- without judging, and be ready to How do you know if your child depressed, a child may say that be signs of a larger problem that downplay the stress they may bility of potential trauma. engage them in an activity if that needs help beyond what you or they’re angry, rather than sad, so needs to be addressed immediately feel. Recognizing potential issues Fortunately, there are many makes them more comfortable. the school can provide? Look for listen for both – especially when with help from mental health pro- quickly can help prevent larger resources available to help. As a Braiding your child’s hair, shoot- warning signs. their eating or sleeping patterns fessionals. problems down the road. start, Dr. Al-Mateen has five rec- ing a few baskets in the driveway For example, young children also change dramatically, they The school years are exciting, —BrandPoint Promote Literacy at Home and Beyond with Great Books What was your favorite child- create those memories so many likely to leave school without a di- problem does have a solution. your time and money. Wondering whole family can enjoy by reading hood book? Chances are, you can people take for granted. ploma than proficient readers. Having books in the home has where to start? a chapter book out loud. When the come up with a title right away. A lack of books in the home is Society as a whole pays a high been proven to improve chil- Build reading into the routine: kids see you reading books too, That’s because books create pow- also linked to lower reading scores price for low literacy. It costs the dren’s reading performance, When the kids are small, it’s easy you set a great example. erful memories of stories and and less success in school, ac- U.S. at least $225 billion each cause them to read more fre- for many parents to create the Ask questions: Asking children characters that inspire kids’ imag- cording to research by the Family year in non-productivity in the quently and for longer lengths nightly ritual of story time. questions while you read together inations and will be treasured for and Community Engagement Re- workforce, crime and loss of tax of time, and improve overall at- Don’t stop just because they’ve helps them develop critical think- a lifetime. search Compendium. Even more revenue due to unemployment, titudes toward learning. started school and are reading on ing skills. For example, you might Unfortunately, some children concerning, a report found stu- according to the National Council It’s clear that promoting literacy their own. Commit to sitting down ask, “How is the family in this grow up with limited access to dents who can’t read proficiently for Adult Learning. in your home and in your commu- every night to read together. Or, book like our family?” or “The girl books, meaning they’re unable to by third grade are four times more Here’s the good news: this nity are worthwhile investments of make reading into an event the in this book likes to swim. What do you like to do?” Give books as gifts: The next HAYWARD AREA Tutoring time you celebrate a holiday or RECREATION child’s birthday, consider giving & PARK DISTRICT Is the gift of a book - especially a ti- Summer 2018 Caring tle or two that you loved growing Visit our new website at up. Be sure to make time to read Rediscover at least one of them together. It’s a www.sanleandrotimes.com the joy of great way to bond. and find all of this week’s news, sports, learning Share, share, share: One way Enjoy to spread literacy is to help make events, letters and more! • Math • Reading • Writing life FULL ISSUES OF THE NEWSPAPER ARE ALSO books more available in your • Study Skills • Confidence community. Every year or so, with AVAILABLE IN PDF FORMAT. • Learning Disabilities go through your book collection • Children & Adults with the kids and decide which HARD! Esther Nevarez • Castro Valley titles should be given a new home. Programs 510-733-0467 —BrandPoint Classes Enrolling Activities Now for Spring Events & Summer! JOIN THE FUN! 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You may have Mindfulness: Being aware of trouble putting it into your thoughts and feelings in the Hwords, but you know you want it present moment, without judging for yourself and your loved ones. those thoughts or feelings as ad- One thing that’s harder than mirable, shameful or anything in describing it for many people is between. knowing how to achieve it. Human connection: Building Researchers studying social and sustaining relationships with emotional well-being define hap- significant others, friendships and piness as a balance: the combina- social engagement with peers, tion of how frequent and robust which is the most reliable, endur- your positive emotional experi- ing predictor of happiness in life. ences are, how gracefully you re- Positive outlook: Harnessing cover from difficult experiences, the ability to imagine a fruitful and how meaningful and worth- outcome and maintain a readiness while you feel your life is overall. to pursue and experience the op- “Happiness is the ability to portunity in any circumstance. Students from Spain will be spending a month in the Bay consistently recognize that life Purpose: Understanding your Area this summer to experience life with a host famly in an American home. is good, even if it’s difficult,” ability to make a difference in says Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thom- the world, at work, school or for as, Ph.D., science director of the a team leads to a refined sense of Greater Good Science Center purpose and increases your sense Host Families Sought at the University of California of happiness. Berkeley. “It’s being able to iden- Generosity: Helping and giv- tify and enjoy the positive times ing to others can increase one’s For Visiting Students but also have resiliency to bounce own happiness. 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When school is in session, teens appreciating and thanking others responsible for their own expenses A Spanish adult group leader are the most stressed group in the for the goodness they contribute and are fully insured. will accompany the group and will country. The inability to reduce Happiness is associated with When practiced, the six sustain- to your life helps foster happiness. Host families provide the stu- be available for support. No prior and cope with stress and anxiety several positive health effects, able happiness skills can sustain a To learn more about these six dents with their own bed, meals exchange student host experience can negatively impact different according to the Journal of Hap- person’s ability to recognize that skills, find tools you can use to and a place to keep their belong- is necessary. facets of a teen’s life including piness Studies, including less insu- life’s good, even if it’s hard some- teach happiness skills to your ings. 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Earthquakes? There’s An App or That OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 hose who have lived in California a long time are 84 Begier Avenue accustomed to the ground San Leandro Tmoving beneath us and seldom give it a second thought. We look at other parts of the Darling San Leandro bungalow near downtown. Built in 1938, 2 bedrooms & 1 bath, 1,108 sq ft, with a country that routinely suffer se- larger 5,480 sq ft lot. This home exudes the charm you would expect from the area, with period details such as ornate wood ceiling in living room, decorative tile-accented window sills, multi lite windows, vere floods, hurricanes, tornados, random plank hardwood floors and more. Remodeled kitchen leads to tranquil and large back yard with bomb cyclones and other natural oversized detached garage plus storage shed, garden and patio. Home is in impeccable condition, wait- disasters and think, “Why would ing for a new owner! Only 3/4 mile walk from BART, near shops and restaurants. Offered at $669,000. anyone live there?” Ironically, they think the same Terry MarTinez, BROKER/OWNER about us. There’s an APP for that. ment of Conversation’s website North SaN LeaNdro SpeciaLiSt While we have grown qua- Tim McCrank, supervising en- describes it as “an online​ map that si-comfortable with the frequent gineering geologist at the Califor- allows anyone with a computer, “Living & working in our community!” jostling of the tectonic plates be- nia Geological Survey, in a recent tablet or smartphone to conve- 510.772.3746 low us, many moving into the area interview with KCBS’s Megan niently check whether a property [email protected] have significant concerns. Goldsby, stated, “There’s been a is in an earthquake hazard zone.” BRE # 01726031 1031 MacarThur Blvd. • San leandro I am frequently questioned problem in the past for people to You can access the app by going about earthquakes and their im- determine whether a property is to www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/ plications when buying a home. I in the zone or not and that’s led to Pages/SH_EQZ_App.aspx recently had a buyer tell me, “We the cottage industry of disclosure Want more information about Ants in Your Plants are willing to buy a home as long companies who try to figure that temblors in general? If you are By Buzz Bertolero maybe Mealybugs. BUZZ BERTOLERO as it’s not in a liquefaction zone.” out.” looking for a quick source of Special to the Times Ants have I had to bite my tongue: they cur- He added, referring to the app worldwide earthquake alerts and My lemon produces lots of been known to rently live right on top of the Hay- they have just released, “What want data after a shaker, you can lemons every year and has ferry Aphids around ward fault. we’ve done now (with this new download the free QuakeFeed Q been trouble free. However, from plant to plant THE For buyers concerned about app) is married our hazard zones Earthquake Alerts app. For a fee, DIRT this year the bush to is just crawling to sustain their di- GARDENER earthquakes and whether the home with the statewide parcel database you can purchase Earthquake 3D, with ants. What can I safely spray to etary needs. Aphids they are interested in is in a fault or and created some tools that allow which provides comprehensive control them? are present in the spring on the new liquefaction zone, we have good people to use the location feature data and 3D modeling anywhere emerging growth while Scale is news. of their mobile device or to type in on the planet. It’s highly unlikely that ants found year round. an address and see if this particular Advance warnings? They’re would damage your lemon Scale is the raised areas or bumps property or parcel is in one of our still working on that. or any other plant. They do located on leaves, stems, and hazard zones or not.” Carl Medford is a licensed Real- notA cause leaves to turn yellow nor branches. They could be mahogany, It’s called EQ Zapp, and it tor with Keller Williams Realty and do they create holes or chew on the brown, tan or black. stands for Earthquake Hazard a licensed general contractor. This leaves. 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THE TIMES REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING SECTION San Leandro Times THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 11 It’s Spring Planting Season: Select RECENT HOME SALES San Leandro ————————— 1364 Benedict Drive 94577: $699,000 3 BD - 1,570 SF - 1941 The Right Tree for Your Property 1997 Charlotte Avenue 94577: $500,000 3 BD - 1,028 SF - 1944 1011 Greenbrier Court 94577: $785,000 3 BD - 1,775 SF - 2007 2096 Hillside Circle 94577: $915,000 4 BD - 2,089 SF - 1975 Selection of trees for planting 868 Linwood Way 94577: $720,000 3 BD - 1,355 SF - 1947 in a home landscape depends 329 Suffolk Drive 94577: $673,000 3 BD - 1,471 SF - 1943 on the desired effect and the 2175 167th Avenue 94578: $721,000 3 BD - 1,769 SF - 1977 301 Caliente Drive 94578: $390,000 2 BD - 1,060 SF - 1980 purpose the trees will satisfy 16006 East 14th Street 94578: $370,000 1 BD - 811 SF - 1987 in the landscape. Will they at- 15675 Liberty Street 94578: $693,000 3 BD - 1,600 SF - 2014 tract birds, shade a patio, screen 432 Linnell Avenue 94578: $663,000 4 BD - 1,278 SF - 1952 1932 Manchester Road 94578: $525,000 2 BD - 1,520 SF - 1948 an unsightly view, enhance a 2016 Manchester Road 94578: $785,000 2 BD - 969 SF - 1947 homes entrance? 14702 Midland Road 94578: $675,000 3 BD - 1,454 SF - 1948 Trees can provide contrast 16363 Saratoga Street 94578: $388,000 2 BD - 947 SF - 1981 1432 Hubbard Avenue 94579: $700,000 4 BD - 1,749 SF - 1953 and relief from surrounding TOTAL SALES: 16 buildings and create seasonal LOWEST AMOUNT: $647,500 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $900,000 interest in areas near the home. HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,065,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $868,700 The Tree Care Industry As- Castro Valley ————————— sociation advises homeowners 5072 Elrod Drive 94546: $647,500 2 BD - 1,102 SF - 1949 to consider these factors when 18807 Sydney Circle 94546: $910,000 4 BD - 1,901 SF - 1991 5728 Cold Water Drive 94552: $821,000 3 BD - 1,944 SF - 1966 selecting a tree: 5644 Greenridge Road 94552: $900,000 4 BD - 1,842 SF - 1960 • Hardiness (ability of the 7803 Pineville Circle 94552: $1,065,000 4 BD - 2,340 SF - 1996 plant to survive extremes of TOTAL SALES: 5 LOWEST AMOUNT: $520,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $960,500 winter cold and summer heat) HIGHEST AMOUNT:$6,075,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $2,128,750 • Mature height and spread lationship of the plant to roads, walks and property lines. Permits sess your landscape and work with • Growth rate walkways and security lighting may be required for trees planted you to determine the best trees and San Lorenzo ————————— 2134 Bockman Road 94580: $755,000 3 BD - 1,269 SF - 1956 • Cleanliness Is there enough space to plant on city or county property. shrubs to plant. For more informa- 1376 Via Faisan 94580: $760,000 4 BD - 1,414 SF - 1955 • Type of root system a tree? A professional arborist can as- tion, visit www.treecaretips.org. 17273 Via San Ardo 94580: $599,000 3 BD - 1,031 SF - 1951 • Moisture requirements Do not plant trees that will grow TOTAL SALES: 3 LOWEST AMOUNT: $599,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $755,000 • Space available above 25 feet or taller under or near over- HIGHEST AMOUNT: $760,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $704,667 ground and below ground head power lines, and don’t forget and • Maintenance requirements the underground utilities. 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Arborists often do 142 JOAQUIN AVE. • SAN LEANDRO • 357-0120 a close analysis of the specific planting site to determine the susceptibility or resistance to WEEKEND environmental conditions, such City of San Leandro’s Home as disease and insect problems, soil conditions and drainage, the GARDENER location of utilities, and the re- Earthquake Strengthening Course

Do’t Hold Back The City of San Leandro is again offering its nationally recognized and award-winning Home Earthquake Strengthening Course to homeowners. This is a “do-it-yourself” course geared Everything goes into the ground now! Plant trees, ground Mortgage Rates towards owners of older, raised-floor homes. Homeowners will be shown how to identify and cover and shrubs. Sow or transplant vegetables, annuals, pe- Holding Steady rennials and herbs. Transplant early-maturing beans, cucum- strengthen structural weaknesses in their homes. Upon completion of this four-day course, each bers, eggplants, peppers, squash and tomatoes. Plant summer- homeowner will have a customized blueprint for their seismic project. Average mortgage rates contin- time-blooming bulbs and corms including caladiums, calla If you own a hillside home, please contact the Division of Building & Safety at (510) 577-3405. ued to hold steady last week, ac- and canna lilies, dahlias and day lilies. Make sure irrigation cording to Freddie Mac. drip lines, soaker hoses and sprinklers are in place before root When: May 3, 8, 10 and 15 The 30-year fixed-rate mort- systems get too large. This is a four-day course. gage averaged 4.42 percent, up from 4.40 percent a week earlier. Shady Characters Where: South Office Conference Room @ A year ago at this time, the 30-year Fibrous begonias, lobelia and impatiens will liven up those City Hall 999 East 14th St. rate averaged 4.08 percent. shady areas in your garden. They’re available now in nurser- Fifteen-year home loans aver- ies and garden centers. aged 3.87 percent last week, un- Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. changd from the week before. Fruit Thinning Cost for City of San Leandro Residents: Five-year hybrid adjustable-rate Start thinning excess fruit set on trees and vines. $30.00 for single / $35.00 for couples mortgages (ARMs) averaged 3.61 percent, down from 3.62 percent. Cost for Non-Residents / Unincorporated San Leandro: $50.00 for single / $60.00 for couples Class size is limited. SATURDAY & SUNDAY APRIL 21ST & APRIL 22ND REGISTRATION BY MAIL OPENOPEN HOMESHOMES OR PHONE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS CITY SAT SUN ADDRESS PRICE BDRMS/BATHS REALTOR AGENT PHONE For more information, please call Division of C — 1-4 22175 Dolores St. No Price 2/1 Re/Max Accord The Lovewell Team 510-351-5555 Building & Safety Services at (510) 577-3405. A — 1-4 2228 Buena Vista Ave. $589,000 2/1 Coldwell Banker Laurie Pfohl 510-851-3551 A — 1-4 84 Begier Ave. $669,000 2/1 Varos Real Estate Terry Martinez 510-772-3746 TO REGISTER: Please mail your payment A — 1-4 820 Estudillo Ave. $799,000 3/2 Varos Real Estate Terry Martinez 510-772-3746 and information or call: K 1-4 1-4 5518 Langford Ct. $799,950 4/2 J. Rockcliff RE Lisa Ferraris 925-251-2583 A — 2-4 407 Broadmoor Blvd. $899,000 4+/2.5 Rinetti & Co. Realtors Perry Vittoria 510-326-0378 C — 1-4 35600 Palomares Rd. $1,275,000 4/3 J. Rockcliff RE Kristy Peixoto 925-251-2536 City of San Leandro Building Division A = SAN LEANDRO • B = SAN LORENZO • C = CASTRO VALLEY • D = DUBLIN • F = FREMONT • H = HAYWARD • K = CONCORD 835 E. 14th Street CITY GUIDE O = OAKLAND • P = PLEASANTON • S = SHEFFIELD VILLAGE • SR = SAN RAMON • W = WALNUT CREEK • Z = ALAMEDA All real estate advertised in the San Leandro Times is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because San Leandro, CA 94577 of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, marital status, national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. The San Leandro Times will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. (510) 577-3405 14 THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 San Leandro Times HARD Outlines Plans to Upgrade Its Many Parks By Amy Sylvestri and repairs to the parks, the bond HARD has a basic goal of San Leandro Times will fund several larger capital having every resident be within The Hayward Area Recre- improvement projects over the walking distance of a park or ation District (HARD) will be next several years, including: playground. So they prioritize making a variety of upgrades their “areas of need” where the to their 95 parks over the next Major Upgrade to population is more dense and few years. Kennedy Park parks are farther away. In 2016, voters approved a On Hesperian HARD has identified most $250 million bond for HARD • $31 million to renovate of Ashland, parts of Cherryland, to upgrade and expand its parks Kennedy Park western Castro Valley, and the in Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, • $4 million for the Fairmont area around Grove Way as need- Ashland, and Cherryland and Terrance Park expansion ing more park access. the district is now developing a • $2 million for a new 2-acre “master plan” for the next de- park at 18470 Via Toledo in San Plans for Trail to cade. HARD presented the plan Lorenzo Run Along at Monday night’s Castro Valley • $1.3 million to renovate the San Lorenzo Creek Municipal Advisory Council Hayward Plunge The MAC also heard prelim- (MAC) meeting. • $1 million to expand the inary plans for a major under- A recent survey of the parks parking lot of the Meek Estate taking that HARD would be part showed just 28 percent of the • $222,000 for upgrades to of – a trail to run along the San parks to be in “good” condition the Sulphur Creek Nature Center, Lorenzo Creek. and the rest fair to poor. The • $94,000 to renovate the The Friends of the San Loren- bond money will be used to make Kenneth Aitken Senior Center in zo Creek – a non-profit founded repairs at the poorly rated parks, Castro Valley in 2002 dedicated to preserving according to HARD. • $90,000 to upgrade Rowell and supporting the creek and In addition to improvement Ranch surrounding nature – want to PHOTO COURTESY OF HARD Some work will be done on the Meek Mansion in Cherryland as part of the Hayward Area Recreation District improvement project. construct a bicycle and pedestrian Matt Tuner, Supervisor Nate for grants this spring in order trail from the Don Castro Reser- Miley’s constituent liaison, said to try to get the project off the voir in Castro Valley to the Bay. that the next step will be applying ground. The trail would run by several parks along the way. “Imagine being able to bike THE FORUM CROSSWORD from Cull Canyon to the Japanese Gardens,” said Rick Hatcher who belongs to the Friends of the San Lorenzo Creek, and is vice president of the HARD board of directors. But there is no funding in place for the project and it would also involve getting dozens of property owners along the creek to agree to construction. “I think it’s a great idea but getting all those property owners could be difficult,” said MAC A new neighborhood park, Via Toledo Park, will begin construction at the end of member Chuck Moore. “There this year. The park will have basketball, picnic areas and a multi-purpose lawn. sure are some challenges ahead of you.”

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Trash bags and vinyl gloves with surprising twists, running through The site is next door to HegenBurg- will be provided. For more information, May 6 at the San Leandro Museum/ ers restaurant at 280 Hegenberger Road. call Susan at 577-6069. Auditorium, 320 West Estudillo Ave. in San Leandro. Show times are Saturdays at 8 p.m. Earth Day at Mulford Gardens and Sundays at 2 p.m., plus two Friday shows at 8 p.m. on April 27 and May 4. As part of this year’s Earth Day, the first-come, first served basis. Tickets are $20 general, $15 seniors, Mulford Garden Neighborhood Crime The trees were purchased by a Be TBA members, under 12, students. For Watch Group will distribute a few Prepared grant from the City of San more information or reservations call mature cherry trees and earthquake pre- Leandro. 895-2573 or online at www.slplayers.org. paredness kits at Mulford Garden Park For more information, email rob- this Saturday at 5 p.m. to neighborhood [email protected] or bellacomelo@ residents who have been picked on a hotmail.com. Retro Juke Box Band To Play All the Big Hits In celebration of Older Americans INQUIRING REPORTER Month, the Retro Juke Box Band will perform at the San Leandro Main Li- brary, 300 Estudillo Ave., on Saturday, Are you an early bird or a night owl? May 5, from 2 to 3 pm. Admission is free. — Asked around town Retro JukeBox Band is a top dance band with an immense repertoire covering multiple genres including timeless 1920s Joanna Eisenberg, Sukanya Aynakus, and Terry Guillory appear in the to 1960s jazz, blues, Motown and retro San Leandro Players production of Death by Design, now running at versions of today’s hits. the San Leandro Museum/Auditorium, 320 West Estudillo Ave. An early bird. I trap and rescue cats and we have to get them to the vet early. We see that they get fixed and get shots. Barbara Krauss OPINION San Leandro

Observing Earth Day Editor: LETTERS to the EDITOR With the 50th observance of Earth Letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number, and must Day on April 22nd, each of us can be under 300 words. We reserve the right to edit as necessary. E-mail letters to: contribute by reducing our driving, [email protected] or fax to: 510-483-4209, or send by mail to: The Editor, use of electric energy, and consump- A night owl. I’m not an San Leandro Times, 2060 Washington Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577. tion of animals. Yes, that. early bird. I would rather Last Fall Oxford University’s pres- stay up late. Hopes Other Homeowners Have Since that contact with Eden tigious Food Climate Research Net- Better Luck with Their Appeals Housing, I have heard nothing further. work and Germany’s Heinrich Bolle Olivia Hernandez Foundation concluded that solving the San Leandro Editor: I keep hoping I will experience the kindness of San Leandro of which global warming catastrophe requires Filing the failed appeal to rescue my massive shift to a plant-based diet. A home from shadow cost me $3,797.18 Mayor Cutter has spoken, but aside from that which council member 2010 United Nations report blamed to pay all city expenses associated with animal agriculture for 70% of global it. I felt I had to file it, in the hope of Corina Lopez provided me, it has not been seen. freshwater use, 38% of land use, and reducing the proposed degradation of 19% of greenhouse gas emissions. my quality of life at home. —James W. Blaine III San Leandro Carbon dioxide is emitted by burn- An early bird. I’m an old Fortunately, the cost of the appeal ing forests to create animal pastures man. That’s what we do. I did not use all the $5,000 deposit I was City’s Deficit: Why Didn’t the and by operating farm machinery to used to be a night owl, but required to initially provide, and it took Council Put on the Brakes grow animal feed. The more dam- that’s what happens. only 18 days after the appeal for the Three Years Ago? aging methane and nitrous oxide are city to refund the unused balance. Editor: released from digestive tracts of cattle Rick Turner The entire City Council was sur- Union City So the City of San Leandro is and from animal waste cesspools, prised at the cost of the appeal and respectively. stated they would put it on some future projecting to be operating in the red for the next ten years and nothing has Moreover, meat and dairy produc- agenda, to discuss making the process tion dumps more animal waste, crop been done to control the cost, so the more affordable to simple homeown- debris, fertilizers, pesticides, and other City Council decided to spend another ers. pollutants into our waterways than $50,000 to hire a financial forecast ad- I truly hope this happens, consider- all other human activities combined. I’m a night owl, because Nancy visor just to tell them that we’re upside ing the vast number of single family It is the driving force behind wildlife Grace says nothing good happens down and don’t see anyway out of it, homes in the Transit Oriented District habitat destruction. after midnight. I disagree with (check city zoning maps at goo. “check please.” In an environmentally sustainable How is it possible that the costs Nancy Grace on just about every- gl/28gFdN to see if it affects you), world, meat and dairy products in our thing she says. this will no doubt happen to another have increased 30% in the past three diet must be replaced by vegetables, homeowners. I wish them better luck years while revenue only increased fruits, and grains, just as fossil fuels Derek Hurst Sacramento than me. 18% and no one on the Council put are replaced by wind, solar, and other Eden Housing contacted me men- the brakes on this problem three years pollution-free energy sources. tioning several, as yet, undeveloped ago? Let’s celebrate the 50th observance ideas as to how to reduce the impact As noted, the average salary of Earth Day at our supermarket. on my home. The only concrete offer and benefits for city employees is —Dennis Roth they have made so far is to pay me the $130,000, while the average salary and San Leandro I’m an early bird. I always feel more benefits for police officers is $270,000. cost of the appeal. I have shared with energized in the morning, at the start Where do I sign up for one of these Glad to Be Getting The Times them that I do not see where that is of the day in the peace and calm before necessary. jobs? Editor: My questions: What are the other the bustle of work and activities, and I I was personally assured by council Thank you so much for delivering like to do yoga in the morning. member Ballew (as he handed me his cities in the East Bay paying their em- San Leandro Times. business card) that he would work on ployees? Are they also operating in the We really enjoy reading San Le- Jennifer Eran getting the money I spent on the appeal red? If not, what are they doing that andro Times, and hoping to have the Alameda back to me. I hope he was sincere, we should have been doing years ago? paper every week. however with the current city deficits, I —Brent Heath —Kinuko Nakamura am dubious. San Leandro San Leandro 16 THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 San Leandro Times

Dahias on many colors and shapes will be available at Root Park on April 28.

PHOTO BY AMY SYLVESTRI

A portion of Lake Chabot Road was closed this week so an engineering company could Dahlia Day Coming on April 28 plan a project to stabilize the road, which has been slowly shifting down the hillside. San Leandro Dahlia Society will host its An- Dahlias come in many sizes, shapes, and colors nual Dahlia Tuber and Cutting Sale on Saturday, (except blue). April 28, from 9 a.m. to noon at Root Park, 1033 Try different ones. Many dahlia lovers will East14th St. in San Leandro. be there to answer questions about planting. Road: After the road survey is For spectacular summer color, it’s time to More information is available at: sanlean- plant dahlia tubers or cuttings (small plants). drodahliasociety.org or SLDS.club. finished, hillside will be stabilized continued from front page city’s engineering department and 150th Avenue exits after the engineer Nick Thom. has seen those portions that are pavement cracked due to slippage “Lake Chabot Road is not on fill slowly shifting down the on the hillside. your typical San Leandro street,” hillside. Thom said that a more precise said Thom. “Unlike most streets After the road survey is com- budget and construction timeline in town it was cut into a hillside pleted this week, the next step for the Lake Chabot Road project and there are steep slopes both will likely be drilling into the bed- will be able to be determined after above and below the road.” rock and pouring in concrete to Cal Engineering shares the find- Thom said that most of the make it more stable, said Thom. ings with the city. He said that the road is supported by bedrock, but A similar project was com- road will be closed again during at some locations the downhill pleted on two I-580 San Leandro the construction but when that edge of the road is on fill and exits back in 2016. CalTrans might happen depends on when over the past 20 years or so, the shored up the Benedict Drive funding is available.

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