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AROUND HIGHS:53-58 } SEE PAGES 8 & 9 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 THE TOWN } LOWS:42-47 San Leandro Times AN INDEPENDENT HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SERVING SAN LEANDRO, ASHLAND, SAN LORENZO AND SHEFFIELD VILLAGE VOL. 29 • NO. 48 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 SAN LEANDRO • CALIFORNIA BART Murder Suspect Had Just Left San Leandro Hospital By Mike McGuire San Leandro Times The man accused of stabbing report a missing patient who was a BART passenger to death on “at risk.” a train in Hayward on Nov. 19 San Leandro Hospital offi- began his day with an arrest for cials have yet to return a call this attacking paramedics on Marina week about whether Brim was Boulevard on his way to San see MURDER, page 5 Leandro Hospital. The man later fled the hos- pital and got on BART at the San Leandro station just before the murder occurred on a Warm Mayor’s Springs bound train in Hayward. San Leandro police spokes- man Lt. Ted Henderson con- Raise to PHOTO BY JIM KNOWLES firmed that Jermaine Brim, 39, Baseball card collector, and Hank Aaron fan, Pete Tomasovich and his wife Joyce have been displaying their of San Francisco, was being Benefit goods at the Meridians Sports Collectors show since it began 35 years ago. transported to San Leandro Hos- pital from Oakland at about 1 a.m. He was in need of medical Her Pension attention for undisclosed reasons, Collectors Show Delivers Sports Memories Henderson said. State and federal By Mike McGuire laws prohibit details of a patent’s San Leandro Times By Jim Knowles There’s a lot of sports memorabilia the cards, it would have been a lot more medical care from being made Readers have asked since San Leandro Times at the semi-annual collectors’ show at St. profitable.” public. our story on Mayor Cutter’s pay Pete Tomasovich started collecting Leander’s Ryan O’Connell Hall – jerseys, But Tomasovich got back to card collect- On the 1300 block of Marina raise if this would have any effect baseball cards in 1957. balls, pennants, programs – but Tomasovich ing and he was one of the three original deal- Boulevard., near several car on her eventual pension through “I was a baseball fan then,” he said. specializes in baseball cards. ers at the first Meridian’s of St. Leander’s dealerships, Brim became com- the California Public Employees And he still is today. His favorite player “I was a young man when I started Sports Collectors show 35 years ago. The bative with the paramedics and Retirement System (CalPERS) if of all time is Hank Aaron, so he wears a collecting cards,” Tomasovich said. “That twice-yearly event has become a tradition. they called San Leandro police. the mayor retires as planned after Braves jersey, Aaron’s team since the Braves went up to about 1965 when girls took over “It was me, Pete and George Baljevich,” Brim was cited for misdemean- her current term. were in Milwaukee. first place. I wish I would have stuck with see MEMORIES, page 9 or assault on a paramedic, and According to city Human once no longer a danger to the Resource Manager Emily Hung, paramedics, taken the rest of the the answer is yes, though she was way to the hospital, Henderson unable to cite an exact figure. said. He was, however, left in the Hung did say that an elected paramedics’ care and not taken official’s retirement is based on into custody by police. years of service, base pay in their Torani Setting Up Shop in San Leandro Brim was treated at the hos- three highest consecutive years, pital but fled about 12:20 p.m. and age at retirement. get their pumpkin pie flavor as a By Mike McGuire The hospital called police to see PENSION, page 14 San Leandro Times regular syrup, a sugar-free syrup Torani Flavors, a favorite or a Puremade sauce without any of both cooks and bartenders, artificial or GMO ingredients. If INSIDE YOUR TIMES is putting the finishing touches that’s not quite right, one could on its new factory at 2000 Ma- substitute pumpkin spice, as ■ NEWS Calendar...... 4 rina Blvd. and plans to move its either a regular syrup or in a Go caroling at the Assumption Classified Ads...... 12 headquarters to San Leandro by Puremade sauce. Tree Lighting. Page 2 Crime...... 3 next June. The new facility, just west Crossword...... 14 Torani, moving here from of Merced Street, almost fills up ■ 327,000 square feet in the ren- FOOD Homes...... 10 South San Francisco, is known Leftover turkey makes the ovated Marina Gateway Center Home Services...... 12 for its more than 150 flavors of best sandwiches. Page 7 syrups and sauces. They started owned by Overton Moore Prop- Inquiring Reporter.... 15 out with five recipes imported erties. While Torani has plenty ■ SPORTS Letters...... 15 to put inside the building now, from Lucca, Italy in 1925 by a Meet features top NorCal Lifestyle...... 7 San Francisco married couple. they are leaving some room for PHOTO BY MIKE McGUIRE cross country runners. Page 16 Obituaries...... 14 The latest is balsamic fig. expected future expansion. Women electricians (wearing pink hardhats) work along- Sports...... 16 Those preferring something a bit Their 140 current employ- side male plumbers (wearing yellow hardhats) getting the 38,500 EVERY THURSDAY more seasonal or traditional can see TORANI, page 5 Torani plant ready for its upcoming opening. THE LARGEST FREE-DELIVERED NEWSPAPER IN THE EAST BAY 2 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 San Leandro Times All Invited to eeting M Assumption Tree chedules S Lighting, Caroling ■ CITY COUNCIL Council meets on the first and third On Sunday Night Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in The community is invited to City Council Chambers, City Hall, the Church of the Assumption for 835 E. 14th St., San Leandro the second annual Tree Lighting For more information, call the and Caroling Night on Sunday, City Clerk at 577-3367. Dec. 1, from 5 to 6 p.m. outside ■ SAN LEANDRO of the parish at 1100 Fulton Ave. SCHOOL BOARD in San Leandro. Board meets on the second Tuesday Caroling music will be pro- of each month at 7 p.m. in the vided by guitarist Michael Den- City Council Chambers, City Hall, Tinkerbell ton. Hot chocolate and cookies 835 E. 14th St., San Leandro. will be served at the “Apres Ski Tigger Tinkerbell, a stunning, long- For more information, call Chalet” set up outside in the Mary haired gal, had a run of bad luck Michelle Mayfield at 667-3522. Sees Plaza. The Pets of the Week at the before arriving at the shelter. She No need to RSVP to this free Hayward Animal Shelter, 16 had a broken pelvis, an abscess, event – just come and enjoy. Barnes Court in Hayward, are and a hernia. The entire community is Tigger the kitten and Tinkerbell Now, this curious, atten- welcome. the cat. tion-seeking beauty is completely For more information about Tigger, a 3-month-old orange healed and ready to go home. the tree lighting or Assumption tabby, is sweet and energetic – a For more information on Catholic Parish, call the parish San Leandro Times total kitten. Tigger or Tinkerbell, call the office at 510-352-1537 or visit He loves to explore his space, Hayward Animal Shelter, 510- www.assumptionsanleandro. An independent hometown 293-7200. Spanish Ranch Hosts newspaper serving play with toys and wrestle with org. San Leandro, Ashland, his condo mates. Meet Tigger, San Lorenzo and and the many other kittens, at the Veterans Day Ceremony Sheffield Village Hayward Animal Shelter. Badarikashrama to Host The Spanish Ranch II mobile home park in Hayward EDITORIAL honored 22 veterans who reside in the community on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The program included speeches Fred Zehnder Thanksgiving Dinner Editor and Publisher from two resident veterans, the singing of the National Correction Badarikashrama, 15602 Mau- violinist Anuradha Sridhar with Anthem, and the presentation of a plaque featuring the Jim Knowles The front page photo last bert Ave. in San Leandro, will accompanying instruments, names of all veterans in the community. United States Managing Editor week (“A Little to the Left,” Nov. host its Annual Thanksgiving South Indian percussion and vo- [email protected] 21, 2019) of the forklift picking International Vegetarian Dinner cals. Reservations recommended Air Force veteran Dennis Howell, a resident of Spanish Ranch II, helped organize the ceremony. Mike McGuire up a metal structure should have & Concert on Thursday, Nov. but no one turned away. City Editor added that the steel frame will be 28, at 3 p.m., free and open to all. For more information, call the roof of an outdoor garbage Hear a Carnatic (South Indi- 510-278-2444. Steve Schaefer enclosure. an) Concert with the renowned Auto Editor All Saints Holiday Lunch Menu at Contributing Writers FOOD DRIVE FOR LOCAL FAMILIES Buzz Bertolero Concert & Dance with The Lovewell Team The Senior Center Carl Medford We are proudly partnering with the Alameda Food Bank for the 2019 All Saints Episcopal Church, Linda Sandsmark 911 Dowling Blvd. in San holiday food drive. Please participate in aiding those in need by donating Lunch provided by Spectrum Community Services Leandro, will hold a Holiday PRODUCTION non-perishable food items. Checks made payable to Alameda County Food A low-cost senior lunch cucumbers, hearty vegetable Concert and Community Dance Bank are also welcome. Every $1 donated allows the Food Bank to distrib- provided by Spectrum Commu- soup, rolls, strawberries. on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 7:30 to Howard Morrison ute $7 worth of food. We invite you to drop off non-perishable food to our nity Services is served on week- Tuesday – Butternut squash Manager 9:30 p.m. with Celtic, medieval office: 3327 Castro Valley Blvd. or Call 510-351-5555 and we can come and pick it up. days at the San Leandro Senior and chicken with whole wheat Kayla Steinorth music with dance that honors the Art Director Thank you for your contributions in helping season. Dancing is fun, acces- Center, 13909 East 14th St. penne, tossed vegetable salad, Everyone age 60 and up garlic bread, and oranges. Moxie Morrison those in need in our communities! sible and, of course completely Assistant The Lovewell Team - Re/Max Accord Castro Valley optional. Tickets are $15 per can have lunch. A suggested Wednesday – Turkey and (#00689931 & #01912817) person at the door. donation is $3.75, but no one is veggie fajitas, soft tortillas, OPERATIONS refused for lack of funds. ($10 black beans, and pico de gallo, for those under 60.) and grapes. 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San Leandro will be getting its second cannabis dispensary, some three years after the City Council approved it. A third is planning to open by the end of the year. NUG Wellness, located at 3809 Teagarden St. next to the Davis Street Family Resource Center, had its “soft opening” on Saturday, Nov. 16 and hopes to be fully open in January 2020. While San Leandro’s canna- bis dispensaries were originally allowed to sell only medical marijuana, the City Council voted in April 2019 to also allow them PHOTO BY MIKE MCGUIRE to sell recreational marijuana and The staff at NUG Wellness in San Leandro. General Man- other cannabis products to people ager Rachel Nisbeth is in front at center left. over 21. This followed the state’s legalization of recreational mari- pensary. Many veterans suffering to Deputy City Manager Eric juana in 2018. from chronic pain or post-trau- Engelbart. California voters sub- Cannabis is a broader term matic stress disorder use cannabis sequently legalized recreational PHOTO COURTESY OF ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE than marijuana, and includes some products to help their symptoms, marijuana, and dispensaries products that do not contain THC, she said. are no longer required to be the psychoactive ingredient in The city had licensed three nonprofits. First-Graders Visit the Firefighters marijuana. cannabis dispensaries in 2015 None of San Leandro’s three Firefighters at Station 9 in San Leandro welcomed McKinley Elementary School’s NUG Wellness was formerly and 2016, when medical mari- licensed dispensaries now claim first-grade class on Nov. 21. They toured the station and explored firefighters’ work. known as Davis Street Wellness. juana was legal in California but to be nonprofit organizations. NUG’s San Leandro general localities could opt to restrict or Of the other two dispensaries Manager Rachel Nisbeth said the even an dispensaries. approved, Blüm is in operation at name change was to clarify that The City Council imposed 1915 Fairway Drive and Harbor- the Resource Center was not itself restrictions on locations of the side hopes to open by year’s end running a cannabis dispensary. dispensaries, keeping them away in San Leandro, on Verna Court The Davis Street Family Re- from such places as schools and off Marina Boulevard. source Center had strongly sup- churches. NUG Wellness, based in ported the opening of the dispen- At that time, those providing Oakland, is opening its second sary at a time when only medical medical marijuana had to be non- dispensary overall here, after marijuana was legal in California. profit organizations, according recently opening in Sacramento. Resource Center officials Rose Padilla Johnson and Gordon Galvan had initially held positions with Davis Street Wellness. Neither is currently affiliated Auto Burglary with what is now known as NUG Wellness Center. However, former Suspect Nabbed San Leandro mayor and school board member Stephen Cassidy, Police had an easy time solv- The officers looked inside a longtime attorney, recently ing a recent auto burglary in San and found Andre Lamont Penney, became NUG’s general counsel. Leandro when the victim told 43 and believed to be a transient, NUG has agreed to donate them exactly where the thief had asleep on a work bench. They 2 percent of their receipts to the taken the goods. woke him and discovered the local non-profit. Police received a call on stolen iPad in his backpack. Nisbeth said she hopes to Nov. 22 about 7:30 a.m. about Police arrested Penney for position the store as a community an auto burglary on Sunnyside possession of stolen property resource in many areas of well- Drive. An iPad had been taken, and discovered through a record ness, not just cannabis. and the victim was tracking its check that he was a parolee at The part of the new facility whereabouts online. large. Police found and contacted where wellness products are sold He directed police to a resi- the homeowner, who told them tries to project a spa feeling, and dence on the 200 block of Beverly Penney did not have permission MEMBERSHIPS START AT $10.95/MO! the general public is welcome to Avenue. Officers found the house to be on the property. attend trainings for staff put on vacant, but they discovered a Penney was booked into the TRY US OUT WITH A by vendors of wellness products, shed in the back yard that looked Santa Rita Jail and is being held she said. like it had been burglarized. without bail. Nisbeth said that NUG has reached out to veterans groups FREE 3-DAY PASS in need of meeting space to offer them places to meet at the dis- HURRY, OFFER ENDS 11/30

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U.S. Air Force Airman Airmen who complete ❖ ❖ Calvin D. Redding graduated basic training also earn four Bayfair Center Holiday Strolls St. Gerard Women’s Club from basic military training at credits toward an associate Bayfair Center, 15555 East 14th St. in San The members of St. Gerard Women’s Club at Leandro, will host a series of festive strolling St. John’s Church will have a Christmas Bake Joint Base San Antonio-Lack- in applied science degree musical performances this holiday season which Sale and Raffle in the Community Room, 264 land, San Antonio, Texas. through the Community Col- began Friday, Nov. 29. Additional performances E. Lewelling Blvd. in San Lorenzo, after the The airman completed an lege of the Air Force. will take place on four consecutive Saturdays 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, Dec. 7; and and after intensive, eight-week pro- Redding is the son of from Nov. 30 through Dec. 21, with one final per- all the Masses starting at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, gram that included training in Marlene Redding of San formance on Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve). Dec. 8. Baked goods and raffle prizes. For more military discipline and stud- Lorenzo. During each event, the performers will begin near information contact Juanita Velasquez, President ies, Air Force core values, He is a 2019 graduate of Center Court and stroll through the center from 1 at 510-688-0669.edited for the calendar: physical fitness, and basic Arroyo High School in San p.m. to 3 p.m., sharing their happy holiday sounds warfare principles and skills. Lorenzo. along the way. These performances are free and ❖ Winter Wonderama open to the public. Diana Shmiana presents Winter Wonderama: a Airman Calvin D. Redding multicultural show about winter themes of giving, N N N ❖ Mistletoe Madness Craft Fair light, and seasons changing, on Saturday, Dec. 7, All are welcome to Mistletoe Madness 2019, a at 2:30 p.m. at the Manor Branch Library, 1241 U.S. Air Force Airman physical fitness, and basic true craft event with nothing pre-made or im- Manor Blvd. in San Leandro. Christian A. Linschoten warfare principles and skills. ported, on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to graduated from basic military Airmen who complete 4 p.m. at the Marina Community Center, 15301 ❖ Child Actors Needed training at Joint Base San An- basic training also earn four Wicks Blvd. in San Leandro. Admission is free. Child actors needed for Christmas pageant. Re- tonio-Lackland, San Antonio, credits toward an associate hearsals will run for about an hour for the first Texas. in applied science degree ❖ Assumption Tree Lighting and Caroling three Sundays in December at noon on stage at The airman completed an through the Community Col- The community is invited to the Church of the San Leandro Church of Christ building. All intensive, eight-week pro- lege of the Air Force. the Assumption for the second annual Tree ages are welcome. Contact Woody and Judy gram that included training in He is a 2019 graduate of Lighting and Caroling Night on Sunday, Dec. with questions and to sign up: woodysquare@ military discipline and stud- Arroyo High School in San 1, from 5 to 6 p.m. outside of the parish at 1100 sbcglobal.net. Pageant is during worship service ies, Air Force core values, Lorenzo. Fulton Ave. in San Leandro. Caroling music on Sunday, Dec. 22, from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. San will be provided by guitarist Michael Denton. Leandro Church of Christ, 601 MacArthur Blvd. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served at the in San Leandro. Christian A. Linschoten “Apres Ski Chalet” set up outside in the Mary Sees Plaza. No need to RSVP to this free event ❖ San Leandro Readers Roundtable – just come and enjoy. The entire community is The San Leandro Readers Roundtable meets welcome. For more information about the event Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at the San Leandro ARTS & or Assumption Catholic Parish, please call the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., to discuss Go, ENTERTAINMENT Parish Office at (510) 352-1537 or visit www. Went, Gone, by Jenny Erpenbek, the story of a assumptionsanleandro.org. widower in Berlin and the African refugees he ❖ Holiday Festivities in Kick off the holidays with the ceive a free hot dog and popcorn. becomes involved with. All are welcome, and Downtown San Leandro Holiday Tree Lighting at 5:30 Take a chill ride with friends and ❖ Buon Tempo Club Family Dinner all books discussed are available for purchase in The San Leandro Downtown p.m. Sing along with stages full family in Horse-Drawn Carriag- The Buon Tempo Club is having a family dinner the Library’s Booktique bookstore. Association is sponsoring “It’s of holiday entertainment. Get es. The best parking will be in on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. at Mt. Tabor Hall, a Wonderful Night” on Friday, selfies with Santa and Mrs. Claus. the nearby City parking lot at Transfiguration Church, 4000 E. Castro Valley ❖ All Saints Holiday Concert & Dance Dec. 6, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Come for the outdoor movies and Estudillo and East 14th. Traffic Blvd. in Castro Valley. Everyone is welcome. All Saints Episcopal Church, 911 Dowling Blvd. the downtown Plazas, between games. Bring an unwrapped toy through the shopping area is often Chef Jessica Pacheco and crew will serve a five- in San Leandro, will hold a Holiday Concert and Washington Ave. and E. 14th St. for Marine Toys for Tots and re- crowded and slow. course family style dinner of chicken picata. Red Community Dance on Saturday, Dec. 7, from and white wine and soda are included. Happy 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. with Celtic, medieval music ❖ Evening of Christmas Hymns hour is at 6 p.m. The dinner is $15 for members, with dance that honors the season. Dancing is fun, by Salomé at St. Felicitas Church $20 for non-members. Make reservations by Fri- accessible and, of course completely optional. HOROSCOPE © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. Catholic Daughters of the Amer- day, Nov. 29, by calling the Buon Tempo dinner These concerts have a holiday party feel. Tickets icas will host an Evening of line at 510-483-6929. For more information, see are $15 per person (tickets purchased at the door). ARIES (March 21 to April 19) There could be an unexpected change in Christmas Hymns and Humor- the club’s website at www.buontempoclub.org. No charge for children with parents. plans for your upcoming holiday travels. But keep in mind that a little flexibility ous Stories with singer Michael goes a long way in resolving any disappointments. Russell O’Brien on Friday, Dec. ❖ Teacher Holiday Boutique ❖ Creekside Craft Show TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new relationship might not be 13, at 7 p.m. at St. Felicitas California Retired Teachers Division 59 in- The 16th annual Creekside Craft Show will be on responding quite as quickly as you’d hoped. Could you be expecting too vites current or retired teachers to its Holiday Friday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Satur- much too soon? Try to ease up and let things happen at their own pace. Church, 1662 San Leandro Blvd. in San Leandro. Tickets are $10 Boutique at the Castro Valley Masonic Center, day, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Creekside GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) As we approach the frenetic pace of pre- in advance. Call Kim Oliver at 4521 Crow Canyon Road, on Tuesday, Dec. 3 Community Church, 951 MacArthur Blvd. in San holiday planning, take time out now to reconnect with the wonderful people who share your life, especially the one who also shares your dreams. 510-940-5949. Proceeds benefit from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Gift Baskets will Leandro. The Holiday Art & Craft Show is free of local charities such as Habitat be raffled; gently-used items and home-baked charge, food and drinks will be available for sale CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A misunderstanding should be resolved goods brought by attendees will be available each day and includes a raffle at 4 p.m. on Dec. before you get caught up in the flurry of holiday preparations. Set your pride for Humanity, Disabled Veteran’s aside and deal with it, regardless of who might have hurt whom first. and many others. for purchase. Proceeds go to the Scholarship 7. Plenty of parking. This year, a portion of the Fund, which is distributed to qualified Cal State proceeds will support Foster the Bay, a coalition LEO (July 23 to August 22) Being told that a colleague might have been trying to undercut your effectiveness might or might not be true. Get all East Bay Education students in June. Fabulous of churches committed to providing a loving the facts before you even think about acting on this so-called information. musical entertainment by Stage Bridge’s “The home for every child in foster care. The Chili Keep your out-of-town Dreamers” will be enjoyed from 1:30 p.m. to Cook-Off will be on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5:30 VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good idea to start your holiday preparation plans early in order to avoid a time crunch if an unresolved workplace friends and family 2:30 p.m. Luncheon cost is $12. Contact Marilyn to 7 p.m. where 10 chefs will compete in a fiery situation causes a problem. That old friend might have some welcome news. informed with a at 510-828-9650 or Ruth at 510-247-1039 for competition all for a good cause. $5 advance ticket more information and/or for making a required or $7 donation at the door until the chili runs out. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A family member’s actions subscription to the continue to surprise you, but this time with positive results. Could be your San Leandro Times! reservation. wise counsel finally got through. It’s like having an early holiday gift, isn’t it? ❖ Corvallis Elementary Holiday Boutique ❖ SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your reluctance to act in a Drake’s First Friday Fundraiser Corvallis Elementary School, 14790 Corvallis current situation could be traced to your inner self advising you to take more It’s going to be an epic block party you won’t St. in San Leandro, will have a holiday boutique time to study its complexities before you attempt to deal with it. Good luck. want to miss. All donations and net proceeds on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Soothing hurt feelings from beer sales will benefit Wilson Elementary cafeteria. Bring a toy, canned food item or a clean before they can ignite an angry outburst is the wise thing to do. And, of course, School and John Muir Middle School. It’s all used coat for a donation to the Davis Street Family when it comes to doing the “wisdom thing,” you do it so well. happening at Drake’s Barrel House, 1933 Davis Resource Center. Receive a raffle ticket for every CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Budget your time so that ■ Did you know that the St. in the West Gate Center, on Friday, Dec. 6 item you bring for a chance at a prize drawing. you can handle both your workplace duties and your personal holiday planning -- including travel arrangements -- without burning out on either end. San Leandro Times will from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be 32+ beers on ❖ Meeting of the SL Democratic Club mail the paper to anyone tap and great food from local food trucks available AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might find that you still for purchase. Feel free to bring your own lawn The San Leandro Democratic Club will have a need to firm up one or two of those still-outstanding decisions so that you in the continental United finally can move forward as you had planned. Weigh the facts, then act. chair or other tailgate seating to make yourself Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 States? comfortable. $5 suggested donation per person at p.m. at the San Leandro Senior Community PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You usually don’t carry grudges, but you might feel this is one time when you’re justified in doing so. But aren’t you the gate. This event is for 21 and over, children Center, 13909 E. 14th St. Sing Christmas carols, spending too much energy holding onto it? Let it go and move on. Call 614-1555 for details! 16 and under allowed if accompanied by parents. tell political jokes and line dance. San Leandro Times THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 5 Torani: New bottling plant in San Leandro will be state of the art continued from front page “We’d also looked at a ZIP The machinery uses ionized ees had been working in a code map for where our team air rather than water to rinse bot- 240,000-square-foot building members lived, and discovered tles, a good thing in a state with in South San Francisco. Torani quite a few already lived close to recurring droughts. It also fills plans to add employees over time. San Leandro. Some who didn’t by weight, not volume, he said. Torani joins a number of oth- are quite interested in moving A rejector a little further er food and beverage companies here,” Dulbecco said. down the line checks caps and calling San Leandro home, in a Inside the plant are gleaming weight, and gently moves aside city with a history of foodmaking, stainless steel fixtures and tanks. bottles that don’t measure up. notably sausages. During a tour, women electricians There’s a cooling area to They will be joining Ghi- worked alongside male plumbers the side of the bottler for the rardelli chocolates, Mi Rancho on the same machine, which PureMade line, whose bottles tortillas, Saag’s and Aidells sau- Dulbecco said gladdened her as are filled hot. sages, Otis Spunkmeyer baked a female CEO. “We use a lot of equipment goods, Pavel’s yogurt, Coca-Cola One very large vat, reaching you’d find in wineries,” said Dul- beverages, and of course, Loard’s 30 feet high, can store all the becco. That includes a machine to ice cream. Three breweries have needed ingredients and then dole paste a gold capsule over the cap, also opened in recent years: them out to smaller vats each like you would find on a bottle Drake’s, 21st Amendment and producing a different flavor. of wine. Cleophus Queal. “The efficiency of the new They bought that machine Torani CEO Melanie Dul- line is staggering. We’ll be able from an Italian producer, said becco said they were drawn to to expand a lot,” said Dulbecco. Kutzler, “the only one in the San Leandro by its friendliness The company’s facility man- world, and still the best.” PHOTO BY MIKE McGUIRE to business, particularly manu- ager, Ed Kutzler, explained that Bottles are automatically put Torani CEO Melanie Dulbecco leads visitors from what will be the lower lobby of the facturers, and by its convenience the facility’s capacity is high into crates and wrapped onto pal- company’s San Leandro headquarters toward the upper lobby. to where most of the company’s enough for plastic and glass to be lets, ready for delivery, Dulbecco employees already live. ordered in bulk. Plastic and glass said. Three different bottling lines international business. They’re have recently been adding them earthquake standards, and then “This is a city of makers,” she can then be shipped to different can run at once. especially popular in Asia, with to champagne, foods and in some,” he said. said. “San Leandro has the same lines to be filled with different “All the bottles come in one strong demand in Vietnam, South sparking water, where demand CEO Dulbecco added that kind of mix in our new communi- products, he said. area, all the cases go in the other,” Korea and the Philippines. for flavors has been exploding. she joined the company, then ty as we have in our team.” The company uses Krones said Kutzler. Torani recently ran a master With all the glass bottles operating out of San Francisco’s She noted that some 29 coun- bottling equipment, made by The flavors are sold all over flavor class in Tokyo, she said. around and with the lines often Bayview district, just after the tries are represented among man- a German company that is the the world, to about 50 different Dulbecco said that their fla- elevated, Kutzler said seismic 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. agement and production workers “Mercedes Benz of bottling,” countries, said Stacy Cooper vors have been used historically preparation was vital. “We didn’t lose one bottle, even at Torani. Kutzler said. Dent, the company’s manager of in sodas and cocktails, but people “We’re built to the latest back then” she said.

Murder: Walked to SL Bart Station LEGAL NOTICES continued from front page at the East County Hall of Justice the latter charge for also trying in Dublin on charges of murder, to steal Williams’s shoes. He did FILED FILED FILED being held involuntarily. NOVEMBER 05, 2019 NOVEMBER 06, 2019 OCTOBER 31, 2019 San Leandro Hospital recent- two counts of attempted carjack- not enter a plea. He is being held MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK ly became part of the Alameda ing, second-degree robbery and without bail at Santa Rita Jail and County Clerk County Clerk County Clerk County system, Alameda Health attempted second-degree robbery, is due back in court Dec. 5. ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY By------, Deputy By------, Deputy By------, Deputy Care, and does accept patients for FILE NO. 565177 FILE NO. 565205 FILE NO. 565038 psychiatric evaluation if they’re FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS believed to be at risk of being a NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT danger to themselves or others. LEGAL NOTICES Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Henderson said that the hos- Professions Code Professions Code Professions Code NOTICE OF PETITION Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 pital promptly called police, who TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF The name of the businesses: The name of the businesses: The name of the businesses: first searched for him in the area El Canario Produce Sales located at 1455 Tonya Kelly Jewelry located at 2237 Sol A1 Gutierrez Construction located at 3875 around the Ghirardelli chocolate Ruth Dahl 167th Ave. Apt. 19, San Leandro, CA 94578, Street, San Leandro, CA 94578, in Alameda Castro Valley Blvd. #54, Castro Valley, CA factory on 139th Avenue, just Case Number: in Alameda County is hereby registered by County is hereby registered by the following 94546, in Alameda County is hereby reg- RP19042988 the following owner(s): (1) Jose Coto (2) Lucy owner(s): Tonya Kelly, 2237 Sol Street, San istered by the following owner(s): Alfredo west of the hospital. Jouel, 1455 167th Avenue, San Leandro, CA Leandro, CA 94578. This business is con- Gutierrez Medina, 3875 Castro Valley Blvd. Police did not find him there, To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who 94578. This business is conducted by a gen- ducted by an individual. This business com- #54, Castro Valley, CA 94546. This business Henderson said. may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Ruth Dahl. eral partnership. This business commenced menced N/A. is conducted by an individual. This business A Petition for Probate has been filed byStonecrest Acquisitions, LLC: De- on 11/05/19. /s/ Tonya Kelly commenced N/A. Brim apparently walked to the /s/ Jose Coto, Lucy Jouel This statement was filed with the County /s/ Alfredo Gutierrez Medina downtown San Leandro BART nise Hill, Manager in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. The Petition for Probate requests that Stonecrest Acquisitions, LLC: De- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated This statement was filed with the County station, where a fellow passen- nise Hill, Manager be appointed as personal representative to administer Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated by file stamp above. Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated ger noticed he was barefoot and the estate of the decedent. by file stamp above. Expires November 06, 2024 by file stamp above. acting oddly, according to news Expires November 05, 2024 NOV 14, 21, 28, DEC 05, 2019 Expires October 31, 2024 The PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Inde- NOV 14, 21, 28, DEC 05, 2019 0183-SLT NOV 14, 21, 28, DEC 05, 2019 reports. It is not know whether he pendent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal 0182-SLT 0184-SLT had walked barefoot more than a representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before mile from the hospital. taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived FILED FILED Brim boarded a southbound notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration OCTOBER 18, 2019 NOVEMBER 05, 2019 Warm Springs train. Somewhere authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. around Hayward station, he tried County Clerk County Clerk to steal a homeless man’s shoes A HEARING on the petition will be held on 12/18/2019, 9:31 a.m., Dept. ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY Starting a New while that man was sleeping. Pas- 202, at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. By------, Deputy By------, Deputy FILE NO. 564577 FILE NO. 565175 senger Oliver Tyrone Williams IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition you should appear at the Business? tried to stop him from doing that, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT and he was allegedly stabbed before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and The SL Times reaches to death by Brim, according to IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you Professions Code Professions Code 99% of homes in BART police. must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal represen- Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 Brim escaped from South tative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from The name of the businesses: The name of the businesses: San Leandro Healthy Life Nutrition located at 14410 Tacos El Diablito located at 1024 75th Av- Hayward station before BART the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code or (2) 60 days from Washington Avenue Ste 100, San Leandro, enue, San Leandro, CA 94577, in Alameda File your Fictitious police arrived. According to the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 CA 94578, in Alameda County is hereby reg- County, mailing address 1024 75th Avenue, multiple media accounts he then of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal author- istered by the following owner(s): Magdalena Oakland, CA 94621 in Alameda County is Business Name tried to carjack a car from an auto ity may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an Quintero, 15227 Central Ave., San Leandro, hereby registered by the following owner(s): attorney knowledgeable in California law. CA 94578. This business is conducted by an Mario Gomez, 1024 75th Avenue, Oakland, dealer but was stopped by an individual. This business commenced N/A. CA 94621. This business is conducted by Statement with us employee. That employee then YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person inter- /s/ Magdalena Quintero an individual. This business commenced pulled him out of a car he tried ested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice This statement was filed with the County 11/05/19. Today to carjack on the street. (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated /s/ Mario Gomez any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request by file stamp above. This statement was filed with the County Stop by or call Patrick V. Police caught up with Brim for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Expires October 18, 2024 Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated a few minutes later, on Ten- at (510) 614-1558 Attorney for petitioner: Heather Ledgerwood, Esq NOV 14, 21, 28, DEC 05, 2019 by file stamp above. nyson Road in Hayward and 2400 Professional Drive Suite 100, Roseville, CA 95661 800-835-2634 0185-SLT Expires November 05, 2024 2060 Washington Ave, San NOV 21, 28, DEC 05, 12, 2019 arrested him. LEGAL 0187-SLT RP19042988 11/21, 11/28 12/05/2019 Leandro, CA 94577 Brim was arraigned Nov. 21 0186-SLT 6 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 San Leandro Times

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ByeByeMattress.com San Leandro Times THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 7 LIFESTYLE Thanksgiving: But Wait, There’s More! ure, we’ll all be groan- and lemon juice in large bowl. cold water. Mash cranberry sauce, ing after tomorrow’s Add turkey, apple, celery, carrot add orange juice, and heat until big dinner, but most of and onion; toss to coat. Cover and sauce melts. Stir in gelatin. Chill usS have waited all year for the chill until ready to serve. Makes 4 until partially set, then add celery grand prize of Thanksgiving – (3/4-cup) servings. and pecans. Pour into 9-1/2- by the weekend of leftovers! 5- by 3- inch loaf pan and chill until Whether it’s a late Thursday TURKEY CASSEROLE almost set night raid of the fridge, a turkey Second Layer: Soften gelatin in sandwich with a little warmed- 1-1/2 cup cubed cooked turkey cold water; stir in hot broth. Chill up stuffing on Friday, or a bowl 3 cups cooked rice until partially set. Blend in may- of turkey soup on Sunday, 1 cup sliced cooked asparagus onnaise, milk and salt. Add diced most Thanksgiving remnants 1 cup turkey gravy chicken. Spoon over cranberry are even better the second time 1/2 cup dairy sour cream layer. Chill. Unmold and garnish as around. And there’s just no end In a large bowl mix together you choose to the possibilities. turkey, rice and asparagus. Combine gravy and sour cream. CALYPSO TURKEY CLUB Pour over turkey mixture and mix SALAD SANDWICHES FOR 8 well. Turn into a greased 1-1/2 quart casserole. Bake in a 350°F oven for 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 (8-ounce) carton sour cream 30 to 40 minutes. Makes 4 servings. 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons prepared 1/3 cup chutney, chopped horseradish CRANBERRY-TURKEY 3/4 teaspoon curry Sprinkle with 2/3 cup french-fried 2 teaspoons honey mustard LEFTOVER MASHED 1 cup shredded Cheddar LOAF powder onions and 1/2 cup cheese. Top with 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt POTATO BAKE cheese Leftover turkey (about a remaining potato mixture. 1/8 teaspoon white pepper First Layer: pound, cubed) 3 cups hot mashed potatoes Heat oven to 350°F. Combine Bake 30 minutes until heated 3/4 pound thinly sliced ham 2 packages unflavored gelatin 1-1/2 cups celery sliced mashed potatoes, sour cream, 12 slices whole wheat bread 1 cup sour cream through. Top with remaining onions 1/2 cup cold water diagonally milk and garlic powder in large 4 slices Swiss cheese 1/4 cup milk and cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer, 1 pound jellied cranberry 1/2 cup raisins bowl; mix well. Spoon half the 8 lettuce leaves sauce 1 green onion, sliced 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or until onions are golden. Yields mixture into a 2-quart baking dish. 3/4 pound thinly sliced 1/3 cup orange juice 1 apple large, red, cubed 1-1/3 cup french fried onions 6 servings. leftover turkey 1/2 cup celery, diced 4 lettuce leaves 8 slices tomato 1/4 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup peanuts (optional) 4 slices bacon Second Layer: Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, chut- Carlton Senior Living San Leandro, Combine sour cream, horse- 1 package unflavored gelatin ney and curry powder until well radish, honey, mustard, garlic salt, 1/4 cup cold water blended. Stir turkey, celery, rai- will be hosting our annual and white pepper; stir well. Place 3 1 cup chicken broth, hot sins, onion and apple into dress- ounces of ham on each of 4 slices 2/3 cup mayonnaise ing. Cover and chill until serving of bread. Top each with 1 teaspoon 1/2 cup evaporated milk time. For each serving, spoon 1 sauce, 1 slice cheese, a lettuce leaf, 1/2 teaspoon Salt cup onto lettuce. Garnish with and another slice of bread. Place 3 2 cups cooked turkey, diced peanuts and additional red apple ounces of turkey on each slice, and First Layer: Soften gelatin in slices. Serves 4. add 1 teaspoon sauce, lettuce leaf, 2 slices tomato, and 1 slice bacon. Top with remaining slices of bread. Since Cut each sandwich into halves On Sale in Now! 1969 Come shop local vendors or quarters (if quartered, secure each segment with a toothpick.) Nature’s Way and artisans to get a head start Serves 8. Herbs NATURAL FOODS TURKEY & NOODLES San Leandro on holiday shopping 182 Pelton Center 1-1/2 cups leftover turkey, (510) 483-3630 with gifts, crafts and treats. diced 25% 6 ounces egg noodles Castro Valley 1 (10-3/4 ounce) can cream 3446 Village Dr. of mushroom soup OFF (510) 581-0220 1 (15-ounce) can mixed vegetables with liquid Pepper to taste th Dash of sage SPRING Thursday, December 5 Cook egg noodles according to 2020 direction on package. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. BASEBALL Simmer over medium heat until hot through. Serves 4 to 6. ONSITE REGISTRATION CREAMY DIJON TURKEY SALAD CASTRO VALLEY INDEPENDENT 2/3 cup Dijon mayonnaise SPORTS LEAGUE 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cups cubed cooked turkey Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:30 - 8:00 pm 1 apple, chopped at Mountain Mikes Pizza 1/2 cup sliced celery 20261 Patio Dr., Castro Valley 1000 E 14th St. 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot 3 tablespoons minced onion Castro Village Shopping Center San Leandro (Use either prepared or home- made Dijon mayonnaise. To make For more your own, combine 1 cup may- information call onnaise with 2 teaspoons Dijon 510-581-4739 mustard and 1 tablespoon lemon [email protected] juice.) Combine Dijon mayonnaise www.CVISPORTSLEAGUE.org 8 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 San Leandro Times San Leandro Choreographers Win County Arts Leadership Award The Alameda County Arts at municipal sites, schools and Random House and many others. Commission recognized six libraries throughout the Alameda James has also completed public people for their achievements County and the greater Bay Area. art commissions for the City and contributions for the arts Suzanne sponsors a yearly of Oakland Craft and Cultural community and residents of Al- art internship with a local high Arts Department and the City of ameda County. school senior and mentors stu- Richmond. Among the six award winner dents at local schools. As a mem- are Kendra Barnes and Laura ber of the Keep Hayward Clean Rob Jackson Elaine Ellis of San Leandro, and Green Commission, she has Rob Jackson of Oakland is a co-founders and co-directors of the created artworks for a series of founder and the executive direc- Black Choreographers Festival, a utility boxes and in 2018, she was tor of Beats, Rhymes and Life yearly event celebrating African recognized by the Commission as in Oakland. Rob is a passionate and African American dance and “Volunteer of the Year.” community leader, educator, and culture. The festival culminates multi-faceted artist. each year with performances at James Gayles Rob is dedicated to creating Laney College in Oakland. James Gayles of Oakland is a community-based organiza- Kendra and Laura are also known for his distinctive water- tion that identifies strategies to dance educators and lead their color portraits. James attended address socioeconomic injustices own non-profit arts organiza- Pratt Institute in New York. While and mental health disparities. tions that supports and promotes on staff at NBC Television, he Beats, Rhymes and Life pio- dance and performance. Kendra won an Emmy for his graphic neered one of the first hip hop is the director of the Kendra illustrations. James moved to therapy programs as an innova- Kimbrough Dance Ensemble and Oakland in the mid 1980s. While tive and pragmatic approach to K*STAR* Productions. Laura is working as a newspaper illustra- transform and uplift the lives of the director of the African and tor for over 20 years, his artworks at-promise youth. African American Performing Kendra Barnes and Laura Elaine Ellis of San Leandro, co-founders and co-directors were featured in all of the major For more information about Arts Coalition. of the Black Choreographers Festival, were among the six Alameda County Arts Com- Bay Area newspapers. His art- the program or the award recipi- Kendra and Laura joined mission award winners. work has also been published in ents, please contact the Alameda forces to present the comprehen- the New York Times, Essence County Arts Commission at (510) sive Black Choreographers Fes- Magazine, Preview Magazine, 208-9646 or by email at artscom- tival: Here and Now, a forum to grams, community partnerships, clude Bee Chow of Fremont, the ranging from kindergarteners to Black Enterprise Magazine, [email protected]. increase the visibility of African symposia, and archival documen- founder of Cantabella Children’s high school students. American dance. tation. The Black Choreographers Chorus in Livermore. In 1992, The project contributes to the Festival also fosters a new gener- Bee started the organization with Suzanne Gayle Alameda County and the Bay ation of supporters ensuring the a small music literacy class for 11 Suzanne Gayle of Hayward, Apply for H.A.R.D. Area arts community by pre- longevity of both established and children. Bee grew and nurtured an artist and community vol- senting local and national artists emerging artists. Cantabella Children’s Chorus unteer who dedicates her life Advisory Committee in a series of contemporary and into an international award-win- to improving the community Bee Chow The Hayward Area Recre- unincorporated Alameda County traditional concerts, showcases, ning organization with a total through public art and service. mentoring, educational pro- Other award recipients in- membership of over 250 singers ation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) to serve as committee members Suzanne has created over 100 is accepting applications from on the District’s Citizens’ Advi- public artworks including murals, interested residents of Hayward, sory Committee (C.A.C.). paintings, and sculpture located Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and There are currently four posi- tion openings on the C.A.C. The Committee provides important advisory recommendations to the board of directors in the areas of district programs, operations, and park design projects. The C.A.C. meets four times per year and members serve a two-year term. To obtain a C.A.C. applica- tion or additional information, call the H.A.R.D. district offices at 510-881-6704 or visit https:// www.HaywardRec.org/cac to 3CROSSES, 20600 JOHN DR., download an application. The CASTRO VALLEY CA deadline to submit the application is Monday, Dec. 16. For more information about 6th the Citizens’ Advisory Commit- tee, please call James Wheeler, Director of Recreation, Arts SUPER BUY! and Community Services at Great for smaller spaces, this set will add instant style to your dining 510-881-6704 or email WheJ@ area. Richly-hued faux marble table top complements the minimalis- HaywardRec.org tic espresso chairs. Available in counter or traditional dining heights. 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San Leandro Times THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 9 Memories: Sports collectible dealers lay all their cards on the table continued from front page recalls Mark Macrae, one of the show’s founders. “My mom belonged to the Meridians and they were looking for a fundraiser,” Macrae said. “We proposed the idea to the church, they liked it, and 35 years later we’re still going strong.” The hall was filled with sports merchandise for the show on Saturday, but more than that, it’s filled with memories. Joe Montana throwing to Dwight Clark, Henry Aaron stepping up to the plate, Roberto Clemente throwing out a base runner with a perfect strike from the right The dealers specialize in different items, including bats. field corner. At another table, John Sampi- etro had an old baseball glove, a Skeeter Kell model, for $40. Kell played for the old Philadelphia A’s and the glove is more like Black a flat piece of leather than the Caldwell said. deep-pocketed modern models. Caldwell, who also plays the drums, drives a bus Friday By the way, Skeeter Kell route in East Oakland which he says is his favorite Sale! played just one season, 1952, part of the East Bay to work, because people are really for the A’s. He’s probably better grateful to have bus service. Friday - Saturday - Sunday known for being the brother of Caldwell sells programs, baseballs and other stuff, George Kell, an all-star third but not cards. He realized when he started that the card baseman in the ’40s and ’50s. market was already cornered, so he took a different Selected Items Sempietro, a Giants fan, start- route. No Sales ed collecting 20 years ago and “A lot of people had cards,” Caldwell said. “So I he’s 28 now. 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SIGNATURE DATE 510 1-1555 510 83-0 10 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 San Leandro Times REALREAL ESTATEESTATE GALLERYGALLERY REAL ESTATE REALITY Peaceful, Private, Perfect! By Carl Medford, CRS GUEST COMMENTARY Special to the Times

Meager Gains Projected for Great Castro Valley location tucked away in the hills above Cull Canyon recreation area. the 2020 Housing Market This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, end unit townhome in a serene s we rocket towards the Sales in 2020 are expected state economically as we lose hillside setting offers views end of the year like an to reverse the negative trend from the upstairs balcony. the workers we need most such 5352 Briar Ridge Dr., Castro Valley • $675,000 out-of-control tobog- and an actual increase of .8% as service and construction Open, spacious living room A gan, the question on is projected. It is assumed that workers, and teachers.” with fireplace and vaulted ceiling, formal dining room and larger backyard with everyone’s mind is, “What does price reductions since the peak * https://www.car.org/en/ patio off spacious Master suite. Detached, one car garage plus additional assigned the market look like in 2020?” and continued low interest rates aboutus/mediacenter/newsre- parking space. Community pool, award winning Castro Valley schools, shopping, The California Association of are the primary factors turning leases/2019releases/2020fore- BART, parks and hiking trails make this area “in demand”. Realtors (CAR) has put a lot of this trend around. cast Call the Leslie Peterson Team thought into that question and • Median prices are project- Carl Medford is a licensed for more information! provided projections*. The first ed to continue to rise. Realtor with Keller Williams LESLIE PETERSON TEAM Leslie Peterson clue is the title of their report: While prices are projected “Making Dreams Come True One Home at a Time” Realty and a licensed general 510-697-1208 “Economic uncertainty and to increase 2.5% in 2020, this contractor. This article is spon- affordability issues to subdue is nothing like the robust rises sored by the Central County CAL BRE #01452724 California home sales.” we’ve seen in previous years. Marketing Association. [email protected] • www.lesliepetersonteam.com The report, released on 2017 saw a statewide increase September 26, 2019, continues, of 7.1%, which decreased to “Low mortgage interest rates 6% in 2018 and slowed even Water-Stressed Trees Don’t Bear Fruit; will support California’s hous- more in 2019 to 4.1% ing market in 2020 but econom- • The housing affordability ic uncertainty and affordability increase will remain at 2019 Mealybugs the Culprit for Sticky Residue issues will mute sales growth”. levels. By Buzz Bertolero to beyond the drip line. Fill it The report is broken into four Affordability index numbers Special to the Times major categories. dipped to a record low of 28% up several times a week with • Slight increase projected in 2018 and rebounded to 32% We planted a small fig normal temperatures and more for single family home sales in 2019. 2020 numbers are pro- tree from a nursery often when it’s warmer. I’d also statewide. jected to remain level at 32%. several years ago. It feed it once in the spring with With market prices peaking While this is good news Q had three figs about an organic, fruit and shade tree in most parts of California in compared to 2018, when three years ago and has since fertilizer. May/June, 2018, we saw a stacked against the rest of the stopped. It’s tall and sparse. A 5.2% dip in home sales across nation, it is abysmally low. The gardener told me to top it so it Since July, the leaves BUZZ BERTOLERO the state in 2018 and a further immediate effect is an increas- would fill out more and start of my silver-veined 3.1% reduction in 2019. ing migration of first-time producing but that didn’t work. Fittonia have devel- Q oped patches of white, homebuyers leaving California What would you suggest to get it to fruit again? fuzzy stuff along with being THE in search of lower homes prices DIRT elsewhere. sticky. It sits on my office desk GARDENER • Mortgage rates are project- Typically, figs fail to and now my co-workers have ed to be lower. fruit because they’re noticed that it is sick looking. If there is any good news too young or overfed. You can imagine my embar- mealybugs and not a “micro Dew.’ It’s a problem on indoor ABut, I don’t believe that’s the rassment! I’ve been rubbing spider.” herbaceous plants, palms and here, it is that mortgage rates are projected to be at their low- reason in your case. Instead, I’d the white puffs away when I Powdery mildew is a fungus other tropical plants. est levels in 3 years, down to look at water stress as the cause see them but it keeps returning. disease that covers the leaf If this is a persistent problem, an estimated 3.7% from 3.9% for no figs. I’m wondering, if it may be a surface with a white film. It can I’d control the mealybugs with a PROPERTY in 2019 and a high of 4.5% in Water stress could be too “micro spider” and what I can cover the entire leaf or be in granular systemic insecticide in- MANAGEMENT & 2018. much or not enough or a little do to stop this? random spots. In severe cases, stead of the typical insect spray. REAL ESTATE SALES CAR Chief Economist Leslie of both during the growing sea- it will also coat the leaf petiole Systemic granules are applied Sam & Jessica Appleton-Young concludes, son. Water stress will send the Workplaces are stress- and stems. to the soil and available at most Medina “With California’s job and pop- tree into a survival mode and ful enough without I do not believe this is your garden centers. The insecticide ulation growth rates tapering, the tree will simply not have having your plants problem as powdery mildew is then transported throughout 510.481.8400 the state’s affordability crisis is the energy needed to invest in embarrassingA you. is not sticky to the touch while the plant controlling the mealy- “Your Neighbor & Realtor!” having a negative impact on the making fruit. I’d take the Fittonia home for mealybug can be. The mealy- bugs when they attack. Poorly draining soil and recovery and replace it at the bug is a sucking insect like an Buzz Bertolero is an Advance frequent waterings will prevent office with one that is lush and aphid. It produces white-stringy California Certified Nursery the fruit from forming. Review thriving. The overnight revival filaments to cover itself. Professional. The Dirt Garden- your watering pattern after the will make great water-cooler At a glance it looks more er’s website is www.dirtgarden- rainy season ends by putting a conversation. like a cotton ball. Mealybugs er.com and questions can be sent Warm Wishes For A good size watering basin around The white stuff on house- feed on the plant juices. These by email to buzz@dirtgardener. the tree. 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Social hour begins at suggest that anyone interested in which provides educational and as city councilwoman, and the covered by CalPERS contribute Cutter also served on the 6 p.m. with dinner being served coming should purchase tickets enrichment after-school pro- pension is based on the average to their own retirement account, school board for a dozen years. at 7 p.m. early”. grams for 1300 children per day of the highest three years. along with the public employer. When asked if this would affect Tickets are $50 per person, Assigned seating only. To at 12 school sites in San Leandro But Cutter served much lon- Coming up with an exact her eventual pension, Board of which includes all-you-can-eat purchase tickets or for more in- and San Lorenzo. ger, and was paid more, as a San pension amount for an elected Education Pres. Leo Sheridan crab, pasta, salad and French bread. Leandro teacher, so that will have official is difficult, said Hung, -be laughed. 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Roger Clark Lowe November 10, 1947 – November 18, 2019 DeerCreek Roger Lowe passed away at home in his sleep early Monday morning, November 18, 2019. He TRADITIONAL & CREMATION had recently celebrated his 72nd SERVICES birthday. He touched so many lives as a friend, mentor and father J. C. SPENCER, DIRECTOR figure. He had the biggest smile A+ Rated that would brighten anyone’s day 40+ Years Experience and a laugh you could hear from San Leandro & Castro Valley blocks away. He is survived by his wife 510-317-7890 FD 1505 of 47 years, Elizabeth Lowe, his children Clark (wife www.DeerCreekCremation.com FDK 651 Mae-Lin Manns) and Elizabeth (husband Octavio Huizar) and daughter-in-law Breean Lowe. He joined his eldest son, Raymond, in eternal rest. He was the loving ACROSS DOWN grandfather (Duda) of Alexander & Luciano Lowe and 1 Temperate 1 Double agent Amber, Benicio & Emilio Huizar. His brother Brian and LOCAL DEATHS 5 Owns 2 Press sister Barbara preceded him in death. He is survived by 8 Lovers’ quarrel 3 Give for a time two sisters Sheila Deniz (brother-in-law Dean), Linda 12 Sandwich treat 4 Venetian magistrates Tanner and sister-in-law Barbara Lowe, many nieces, 13 Final (Abbr.) 5 “Get a move on!” nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews that he loved 14 Small combo 6 Foreman foe 15 “Desperate Housewives” actress very much. 7 Pile Roger was a Veteran of the Coast Guard during the Eva 17 Cincinnati team 8 Wandered off Vietnam War and served 3 campaigns (1966-1970). He Scott John Gray 9 Transvaal city Scott John Gray, aged 18 Ingratiate returned home in 1970 after the death of his father. 19 Warehouse pile 10 Staffer Roger worked for the Ferry Service for 48 years until 57, passed peacefully on 21 Pigpen 11 Pitch he fully retired in 2014. After his retirement, he loved November 11, 2019. After 22 Deck for a 10-count 16 Inauguration recitation being a full service Duda which coined him the nickname suffering a heart attack, he 23 Wife of Saturn 20 Ewe’s mate “Uber.” Attending Mass in the mornings was very passed away at Alta Bates 26 Embrace 23 No longer stylish important to him as he was strong in his Catholic faith. Summit Hospital, Oakland. 28 Become one 24 Omega preceder He very much loved walking and taking afternoon naps Loving son of John 31 Addict 25 Brain’s stimulus recep- 33 Shell game item with his dog Dexter and taking family walks after dinner. and Mattie Gray, he is tors survived by his son, Ryan, 35 “My Heart Will Go On” singer 27 Understand He was the biggest fan at all his grandkids sports games 36 Ringworm or events and always made them his top priority. A family daughter Anna, his brother Brian and sister Linda. 29 Deity 38 Egypt’s boy king 30 Conclude man he was through and through. Roger very much Starting as an auto mechanic for many years at 40 Toss in 32 Space flight conclusion Wrights Automotive in San Leandro, he concluded his 41 Transmit enjoyed playing cards with close friends, Will and Flo 34 Job for a medical exam- Thau. Lastly, he loved watching his weekday shows like career employed by Caltrans as a Supervisor at the 43 Afternoon party Bay Bridge station. He was a long-time member of 45 “Jane Eyre” author iner Price Is Right, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. 37 Pismire Friends and family are invited to a Rosary on Friday, the Caledonian Club of San Francisco, and active 47 Do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do 51 Mongolian tent 39 Georgia -- Nov. 29, starting at 6 p.m. and a funeral mass on participant in California’s fish and wildlife community. 42 Considers As a final gesture of Scott’s generosity his organs 52 Great bliss Saturday, Nov. 30, at 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace 54 Mideastern potentate 44 Coral circle Catholic Church, 3433 Somerset Ave. in Castro Valley. A were donated so that others may benefit from his passing. 55 Fields or Butterworth 45 Tourney situations celebration of life reception will be held at the Our lady “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” 56 Villain’s look 46 Derriere of Grace Stack Center immediately following the service. Rest in Peace, Scott. 57 Fix, in a way 48 Vicinity In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to George Mark Funeral services still under development, 58 Crafty 49 Competes Children’s House in his memory. currently estimated to be early 2020. 59 Young woman 50 Corn spikes ANSWERS ON PAGE 3 53 Web address San Leandro Times THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 15 OPINION

Too Early for Campaign Signs Senator Rand Paul”, “Low Energy Boehner, (on his plans for Obama’s Editor: Jeb”, “Lyin’ Hillary”, “Little Michael agenda): “We’re going to do everything LETTERS to the EDITOR Thanksgiving is this week, Christmas Bloomberg” “Lightweight Senator — and I mean everything we can do — is still a month away, yet campaign lawn Kirsten Gillibrand” sound like the to kill it, stop it, slow it down, whatever Letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number, and must words of a man not consumed with we can.” be under 300 words. We reserve the right to edit as necessary. E-mail letters to: signs for the 2020 City Council race are already here. The election is a year hate? Or maybe Mitch McConnell when he [email protected] or fax to: 510-483-4209, or send by mail to: The Editor, As for “doing one’s job,” does spend- said: “The single most important thing San Leandro Times, 2060 Washington Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577. away. The candidates for the March 2020 primary haven’t even started with their ing hours watching Fox News, everyday we want to achieve is for President materials. tweeting out his latest barrage of insults, Obama to be a one-term president” A Thanksgiving Message winter nights. My only guess as to why a candidate spending nearly every weekend golfing And that Mitch has refused to allow April Showers has been providing hot after lying to the citizens by saying this consideration of over 60 bills sent to Editor: would be starting a year early, is they showers, food, clothing, barber services think they’ll beat the pack and get some “Because I’ll be working for you, I won’t him after being passed by the House? On behalf of the men and women of and referral services to homeless guests have time to play golf”? THAT sure doesn’t sound like “involv- the San Leandro Police Department, early name recognition? since 2002. We currently operate at What if that causes everyone else to Also, will you translate what you ing give and take and compromise” to I would like to wish the San Leandro Creekside Community Church on the meant by: “What gives any elected me. Sounds like someone(s) refusing to community a happy and safe Thanksgiv- think they better get in on it as well? Are 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of each month we going to have to look at all of those official the right to refuse to do their job do their job! ing holiday. beginning at 1:00 pm. We truly welcome because they don’t like their boss”? —Ken Kellogg I am humbled to serve as your Police signs as well? How are these signs going all including Mr. Gil to come and help in to look after a winter of (hopefully) rain To whom are you referring? Maybe John San Leandro Chief and would like to express my our endeavor. sincere gratitude and appreciation for & wind? There is a group of organizations as Some cities have laws regulating when the community’s continued support, well as individuals, both faith-based and partnership, and trust. Serving the City of the signs can be put out, unfortunately community-based, which help us provide San Leandro does not, so I’m begging, INQUIRING REPORTER San Leandro is a true honor and it warms new socks/underwear, gently used outer my heart to see the collaboration between please rethink this. 2020 is an election clothing, supplies necessary for sanitation year, we are going to be inundated with the department and our community as we and food on a regular basis. What are you thankful for? work together to improve the quality of signage, flyers & mailers soon enough. Information about supporting us can be Can we at least get through the holidays, — Asked at the Downtown Plaza life for everyone that lives, works, and found at www.ihnaprilshowers.org. April plays in our City. and wait for the end of this year, before Showers also sponsors a Thanksgiving starting these visual assaults, and adding Each new day brings us so much more dinner at First United Methodist Church to be thankful for. to what is sure to be a record year for on Thursday, Nov. 28, from 11:30 a.m. land fill? I’d also like to take a moment to thank until 1 p.m. all of our sworn, professional staff, and —Jane Wilcox I’m thankful for family, Building Futures with Women & Chil- San Leandro volunteers who will be working during dren operates a winter Warming Shelter for life, for friends, and the holiday to keep our community safe. which is open every Wednesday night Skyrocketing Prescription Drugs for God. I am truly thankful for their dedication, from the night after Thanksgiving until Editor: Harvey Klein commitment, and professionalism to the weather breaks for spring in April. It public safety and to serve around the I am an older American, and I want San Leandro is also open when there is a 50% or great- my members of Congress to address clock with compassion, empathy, and er chance of rain over the nighttime hours excellence. skyrocketing prescription drug prices. or there’s a forecast of low temperature of Insulin and other medications do not We have a lot to be thankful for in San 40 degrees or less (or both). Leandro. Thanksgiving is a great time need to be so expensive! There are bi- MFor information on open nights, please partisan proposals in Congress to fix this for all of us to reflect on matters that we call: 510-924-3787 beginning Nov. appreciate, care for, and love. I’m very -- so this is the moment to finally enact 29. For more information, see: https:// First, my faith in God. I’m also thankful thankful for you and your contributions legislation into law. bfwc.org/services/housing/. American People first, drug compa- for family, friends, food – I’m a foodie to our wonderful community. Let us be The City of San Leandro has been thankful for one another and for living in nies and their huge profits second! – our beautiful weather, and my health. working extremely hard with Building Many seniors cannot afford to keep A strong foundation of faith is of utmost a City that is kind and welcoming. Futures to help get people off the street, I wish you, your family, and our paying higher and higher prices for med- importance to me. The rest follows. into housing, into necessary medical ications they need to survive! No one public safety employees a safe and happy and mental health services and trying Ronnetta Lewis-Foster Thanksgiving holiday. should have to choose between putting to make sure those who prefer to “fly food on the table and filling life-saving San Leandro —Jeffrey J. Tudor, Chief of Police under the radar” know that help is avail- San Leandro Police Department prescriptions. able and provide a roadmap for getting I’m demanding that my members of services. Congress vote YES on a bill that lowers To Help the Homeless While there is no one answer to drug prices. Editor: homelessness, every hand can help. Mr. —Ms. Tammy Ferman Life, salvation, and fam- In response to Erick Gil’s letter to Gil, please feel free to join us. We thank Sam Leandro several newspapers including the San you for bringing this on-going issue to ily. Being married for 35 Leandro Times (“Time to Stand for the the front, especially during the Thanks- Where’s the ‘Give and Take’ years, our five kids, and Homeless,” Letters, Nov. 21), let me be giving season and recognize that help is Editor: six grandchildren. the first to thank Mr. Gil for the desire necessary throughout the year also. We Re “Defining Hate” and “erasing the Mark Dupart to help those in our community who are will welcome any type of assistance you hate” by Lisa Anderson. San Leandro homeless. and others like you can provide. Do the words “s**thole countries,” To piggyback on his letter, the —Tom Breckenridge, Chair multiple insults like “Lying Ted,” homeless people are deserving of com- Moira Fry, Vice-chair “Sleepy Joe,” “Slimeball James Comey,” passion, services and understanding all Interfaith Homelessness Network “Sleazy Adam Schiff”, “Low-IQ Maxine days of the year including cold and wet & April Showers Waters”, “Pocahontas”, “Truly weird Sunshine and flowers. I moved back here a couple of years ago from Washington state and appreciate our good weather all the more. Brenda Rodgers San Leandro

We appreciate our good health, family, and keeping safe wherever we go. I’m (Shirley) thankful for the ability to be a caregiver for the elderly in my work. Shirley and Ramil Casas San Leandro 16 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 San Leandro Times SPORTS Top Northern California Runners Compete in Hayward By Andrew Joseph a time of 17:21.2. There were a in not qualifying for the CIF San Leandro Times total of 128 runners in the girls’ championships this year, but they Boys and girls cross-coun- Division 2 race. have high hopes for next season try runners from San Leandro, “I really wanted to make it to with Chavez returning in 2020 as Arroyo and San Lorenzo high a senior and Diaz also returning schools competed along with as a sophomore. Chavez will con- over 50 other schools at the I really tinue running this school year as a 2019 North Coast Section (NCS) “wanted to member of San Leandro’s varsity championships at Hayward High girls’ long distance squad on the on Saturday morning. make it to track and field team. The San Leandro girls’ team “I think what happened today finished 11th place overall. The state this year. will motivate Ariana to work Pirates top girls’ finishers were That’s been harder so she can qualify for CIF Ariana Chavez who earned 13th next season,” said San Leandro place overall with a time of my goal this head coach Victor Doan. “Even 18.20.7 and Alexandra Diaz though I’m heartbroken for her, I who finished 68th with a time whole season. can’t be more proud of how well of 20:38.2. — San Leandro High runner she’s done.” Chavez was just 0.6 seconds Ariana Chavez off the finish time needed to De La Salle qualify for the CIF state finals this CIF state this year—that’s been Wins Boys Division 2 weekend. She was barely outrun my goal this whole season,” said San Leandro’s boys’ team within a few steps by the last Chavez. “I also wanted to break finished 17th overall in the Di- California Interscholastic Feder- my overall personal record (PR) vision 2 race. That division was ation (CIF) state qualifier Kylee and I was able to do that today. won by De La Salle with Patrick Denver of Freedom High who All the hard work this season has Curulla earning first overall in a finished with a time of 18:20.1. paid off and I’m very grateful time of 14:55.2. Jacobo Mendez PHOTO BY RYAN NGUYEN Granada High earned first to my coaches for helping me Sanchez was the top finisher for place with their junior runner continue to get better.” the Pirates, who placed 67th with Ariana Chavez (right) of San Leandro makes her way around the course on the second Shae Hill winning first overall in The Pirates are disappointed a time of 16:48.4. lap of the Division 2 girls race.

“I feel like this season I’ve NCS meet record in a time of time he can come back and make gotten closer to my goals but I 14:38, set in 2001. The San Lo- it to state next year.” always try to push myself to do renzo’s boys’ team finished 21st. The Arroyo Dons did not PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER better,” said Mendez Sanchez. “This year was a success for have any girls qualify for com- “Being in the conversation of our team because everyone broke petition at NCS this season in qualifying for CIF State is a big Division 3, but San Lorenzo’s deal for anyone who has been girls’ team finished 19th overall running because it’s so hard to This year in that division. The Division 3 accomplish that.” “was a success girls’ winner was Campolindo. FAIR TRADE The Arroyo boys’ team There were five separate earned 13th overall. Calvin Sun for our team divisions racing a three-mile earned 44th place with a time of because every- course for both the boys and 16.36.4 as the top finisher for the girls athletes. San Leandro AFRICAN BAZAAR Dons. Sun hopes to improve his one broke un- competed in Division 2, Arroyo time during the offseason and and San Lorenzo competed in come back stronger next year. der 20 minutes. Division 3. Saturday, December 7, 10 am4:00 pm Maria Carrillo High’s boys’ When: — Arroyo coach The top five highest placed Sunday, December 8, 9:00 am3:00 pm team earned first place overall. Mike Gomez individuals (not on an automatic The division’s individual winner Trinity Lutheran Church team entry) qualified from Sat- was Dylan Gunn of Campolindo under a time of 20 minutes,” said urday’s NCS championships to Where: 1 323 Central Ave. Alameda, CA who earned first place with a time Arroyo head coach Mike Gomez. the CIF state championships this of 15:08.7. 20% of sales at Trinity this weekend will go to Corner of Central Ave & Morton St. “I believe that if Calvin Sun can weekend. This qualification is per Kagitumba Parish in Rwanda for their new Yong-Sung Leal from Arroyo stay in shape during the offseason the criteria of divisions qualifying worship, education and community facility. still holds the boys’ Division 2 and run track this year for the first two to six teams in each division. For example if a division quali- fies four teams, individuals must FREE In-Home Consultation! place in the top 16 at section finals to qualify. We help you improve your home “It’s very interesting the way entertainment and home automation this sport works in qualifying systems one step at a time. for the state finals because if the “Quality Home Theater fifth place team was fourth place at a Reasonable Price” instead then Ariana (Chavez) would have actually made it to the CIF championships this year,” Baskets by Rwenzori Mountain Women’s Groups 510-473-2887 said coach Doan. Castro Valley Waxed Batik by Miichi Women’s Group Only the top performers in [email protected] | www.nextstepae.com Northern California qualify to presents beautiful hand crafted gift items including baskets, the NCS championships, so that Asante Network is a big accomplishment in itself. jewelry, clothing, batiks, tablecloths, carvings, and purses. Asante Network is committed to Making it to the state meet is the helping Women’s Groups in East Africa by finding markets for their crafts. All efforts are cherry on top. designed to provide dignity, hope and a better future for them. “I really want to make it to state next year because it’s been so long since Arroyo has sent someone there,” said Sun. “I be- Shopping With A Purpose! lieve I have the potential to come Bring your own shopping bag to carry back next season and do that.” home your treasures. The 2019 CIF State champi- onships will be held this Saturday Help spread the word. in Fresno at Woodward Park with Visit and like us on Facebook.com/AsanteNetwork [email protected] the first race starting at 8:30 a.m.