Rebel Name Change Runs Into Snafu

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Speakers At the end of the last school year, the school board decided Call for to do away with the Rebel name. PHOTO BY JIM KNOWLES Surveys were sent out this year Firing of Construction of lifting the modular units in place for the senior apartment building at San Leandro Boulevard to students, parents, and the and Parrott Street was finished last week. Now 4-hour parking will return to the area, but two parking structures community to find a new mascot. are available for BART commuters. At Tuesday night’s meeting, Zapata the school board was about to By Amy Sylvestri change the mascot to the Phoe- San Leandro Times nix. But speaker Jack Tharp, a San Supporters of Davis Street 4-Hour Parking to Return Near BART Lorenzo High alumnus, pointed Family Resource Center CEO out that some white supremacist Rose Johnson called on the City A 4-hour parking limit will return to the construction is done, the time limit on of the San Leandro Tech Campus and the groups use the Phoenix as a Council to fire City Manager several streets close to the San Leandro parking will return. Marea Alta affordable housing develop- symbol. Chris Zapata, even before the in- BART station in order to increase parking The changes will affect Callan Avenue, ment, downtown San Leandro now has “It has got just as many issues vestigation into his alleged sexual availability for nearby residents, businesses Thorton Street, Parrott Street, and the 1500- two additional parking garages for BART if not more,” said Tharp. harassment of Johnson has been and short-term commuters. 1600 blocks of San Leandro Boulevard, said commuters. Tharp has been leading an completed. All-day parking had been temporarily city officials. The changes, including new The underground parking lot at the alumni group called the “Rebel Around 10 speakers, who said allowed in these areas due to nearby con- parking signs, will be completed during the Marea Alta apartments at 1400 San Leandro Coalition” that initially opposed they were friends or work col- struction projects that reduced the avail- month of March. Boulevard, managed by Douglas Parking, changing the Rebel name because leagues of Johnson’s, addressed ability of commuter parking. But now that With the completion of the first phase see PARKING, page 5 of decades of tradition. The group the City Council at its Monday has since said they accept that the night meeting and many said name will change, but don’t like that the council had failed to the Phoenix. adequately deal with the scandal. When Tharp told the board Johnson alleges that Zapata that the phoenix could be a white acted inappropriately towards Bancroft Apartment Hubbub Reveals supremacist symbol, many in see SPEAKERS, page 14 ‘Inconsistencies’ in City Zoning Laws INSIDE YOUR TIMES By Amy Sylvestri the city bowing to pressure from croft Avenue where developer the city “very soon.” ■ THEATER Auto...... 6 San Leandro Times the “not in my back yard” (NIM- Silva has made two failed at- According to Andrew Mo- Brian Copeland to perform Calendar...... 4 There will be changes and BY) brigade and it will prevent tempts at creating an apartment gensen, San Leandro’s plan- at the library. Page 2 Classified Ads...... 12 “clarifications” coming to the people from building apartments building after neighbors pro- ning manager, city staff usually Crime...... 3 city’s zoning code, a move that next to single-family homes. tested. amends parts of the zoning code ■ NEWS Crossword...... 14 was prompted by the controver- The city just updated its zon- Under the current zoning a couple of times per year and, Deputy on motorcycle hit by Homes...... 10 sial proposed development of a ing code in the fall of 2016, but code, city staff says there are over time, these multiple small SUV, fires back. Page 3 Home Services...... 12 large apartment complex on the city staff says that further clari- some inconsistencies as to wheth- changes have made the code more Inquiring Reporter.... 15 corner of Bancroft and Estudillo fication is needed in some areas, er buildings can be up to 50 feet difficult to understand and caused ■ NEIGHBORS avenues. particularly the “P” professional or up to 30 feet. The new zoning inconsistencies. Letters...... 15 Koller and Richards met at Lifestyle...... 8 The city says that clarifying zone. P zoning districts allows would make a determination on “It’s matter of housekeep- Washington School. Page 4 the zoning code is overdue, but businesses, retail, restaurants, and the height limit and clarify it. ing,” said Mogensen. “We have Obituaries...... 14 developer Tom Silva says the apartments. Silva says he’ll be submitting to do it, but it doesn’t necessarily 38,500 EVERY THURSDAY Seniors...... 7 zoning changes are the result of Zone P includes 1388 Ban- a new proposal for his property to see ZONING, page 15 THE LARGEST FREE-DELIVERED NEWSPAPER IN THE EAST BAY 2 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 San Leandro Times

Meeting San Leandro Players Copeland to Bring Stories and Schedules To Hold Auditions Laughs to Show at the Library ■ CITY COUNCIL For Comedy Mystery The San Leandro Public Li- Council meets on the first and third brary and Project Literacy invites Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in The San Leandro Players and female all ages and ethnic- everyone to an unforgettable and City Council Chambers, City Hall, will hold auditions for Death by ities encouraged. Rehearsals intimate night – “An Evening of 835 E. 14th St., San Leandro Design on Monday and Tuesday, begin Feb. 19, Monday through Stories and Laughter with Brian Feb. 12 and Feb. 13, from 7 to Thursday evenings. For more information, call the Copeland” on Saturday, Feb. 17, 8:30 p.m. at the San Leandro Performances will be Satur- City Clerk at 577-3367. at the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Museum Auditorium, 320 West days at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 Ave. ■ SAN LEANDRO Estudillo Ave. p.m. from April 7 to May 5, plus A dessert buffet will begin at SCHOOL BOARD The show is a delightful and two Fridays, at the San Leandro 7 p.m., followed by the show at Board meets on the second Tuesday mysterious mash-up of Noel Museum/Auditorium, 320 West 7:30 p.m. featuring the long-time of each month at 7 p.m. in the Coward and Agatha Christie Estudillo Ave. stand-up comic and television City Council Chambers, City Hall, genres, a comedy mystery with Open call, appointments pos- host. Copeland will be available 835 E. 14th St., San Leandro. surprising twists. Check out the sible. Contact Sage Hindley at for book sales and book signings For more information, call play at http://www.samuelfrench. [email protected], or call after the show. Michelle Mayfield at 667-3522. com/p/9802/death-by-design. 895-2573 and leave a message. Tickets are $30 and available Ensemble cast, read from For more information, visit www. at the Main Library circulation script. No pay, non-Equity. Male slplayers.org. desk. All proceeds go to the Project Literacy Adult Reading Brian Copeland will perform at the San Leandro Main Program. Library’s theater on Feb. 17. Project Literacy provides free tutoring, instructional ma- group instruction or conduct source serves over 200 learners San Leandro Times terials, and support services for family literacy story times at yearly. Watercolorist to Speak English-speaking adults who are outreach sites. Project Literacy For more information, call An independent hometown assessed at 8th grade or below in has been serving the community the Library’s information desk newspaper serving At Art Association reading level and want to improve for 27 years and this literacy re- at 577-3971. San Leandro, Ashland, The San Leandro Art Asso- The evening includes pro- reading, writing, and life skills. San Lorenzo and Trained community volunteers Sheffield Village ciation will meet on Tuesday, fessional networking, member- Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the ship discussion, and an artist are matched with learners as one- EDITORIAL San Leandro Main Library, 300 demonstration with watercolorist on-one tutors. Fred Zehnder Estudillo Ave. Shannon Whitney. Tutors also assist in small News Briefs Editor and Publisher Table Tennis for Players 50 and Over Jim Knowles The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District has table Managing Editor [email protected] tennis for players 50 and older on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon at the San Lorenzo Community Center, 1970 Via Amy Sylvestri Buena Vista in San Lorenzo. All levels welcome. Drop-in fee $2 City Editor per player. For more information, call 881-6766. [email protected] Steve Schaefer Basketball Tryouts for 6th, 7th and 8th Graders Auto Editor East Bay SWAG basketball will hold tryouts for sixth, seventh and eighth grade boys on Sunday, Feb. 11, from 9 to 11 Contributing Writers a.m. at the Bancroft Middle School gym, 1150 Bancroft Ave. in Buzz Bertolero San Leandro. The tryout fee is $10. For more information, email Martha Kennelly [email protected] or [email protected]. 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The dep- PHOTO COURTESY OF ACSO uty and motorcycle were stuck to An Alameda County Sheriff’s deputy was hit by a driver the rear bumper of the SUV as the while attempting a traffic stop. The deputy fired at the suspect dragged them backwards driver, but the suspect got away. in an attempt to run the deputy The suspect was able to flee used, Kelly said. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIGITTE LUNA over, Kelly said. The deputy was able to get in the SUV, westbound onto After a three and half hour off of his motorcycle and avoid A Street. A few blocks away search, officers were unable to Royal Sunset’s Career Day being crushed and run over. on Royal Avenue, the suspect locate the suspect and the perim- After dragging the motorcycle jumped out of the SUV and fled eter was lifted. Royal Sunset High School hosted it’s third annual career day last week. Royal Sunset backward the suspect was able on foot into the surrounding area. It is unknown if the suspect is the continuation high school in San Lorenzo Unified School District. Students to disconnect his bumper from Deputies located the SUV was struck by the gunfire but got a chance to talk with representatives from Chabot College, Laney College, Mer- the attached motorcycle. and determined it was stolen. evidence in the SUV does not ritt College, the Eden Area Regional Occupational Program, the Alameda County The suspect then put the SUV A large perimeter was estab- show signs of a gunshot injury, Workforce Development Board, the City of Hayward, East Bay MUD, the military back in drive and drove at the lished and schools in the area Kelly said. and more. Pictured above are Demetrius Simmons, Rolando Viveros, Elizabeth deputy in a second attempt to run were put on lock-down. 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Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Oakland Kaiser Per- manente Hospital, Fabiola Bldg., 3801 Howe ❖ San Leandro Art Association School St., lower level, room G26. Refreshments are at The San Leandro Art Association will meet Karen Anne Koller and 9:30 a.m. with the program starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the San Christopher Grant Richards met Dr. Karina Canadas will be the speaker who is Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave. The in kindergarten at Washington a very experienced, highly qualified pediatric evening includes professional networking, Elementary School in 1978, physician from the east coast currently on a membership discussion, and an artist demon- beginning a journey that would sabbatical in San Francisco. The title of her stration with watercolorist Shannon Whitney. lead them full circle some 40 presentation is “Pediatric vs. Adult Hearing years later. Loss.” Parking is free in the old garage across ❖ Sons In Retirement Meetings In the first grade, Karen from Howe Street. For more information, email Sons In Retirement (SIRs), an organization of asked Chris to be her boyfriend. [email protected] or call Kay at 886-4717. retired men, meets on the second Wednesday He didn’t say yes, but he also of each month. Meetings are held at the Wedge- didn’t say no. Instead, Chris ran ❖ Hayward Area Democratic Club wood Center at Metropolitan Golf Links, 10051 off not giving Karen an answer. The Hayward Area Democratic Club will host Doolittle Dr. in Oakland. Happy Hour starts at After graduating from high a workshop on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 11 a.m. 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Great guest school, they both attended the to 2 p.m. at the Carpenter’s Union Local 713 speakers. Guests are welcome. Come and meet same college for a time before Hall, 1050 Mattox Road in Hayward, by The new friends. For more information, call Mel they went their separate ways. Incorruptibles on how to make change in the at 357-0601. But about two years ago, an Hayward, San Leandro, Castro Valley area by online dating site matched them forming stronger coalitions, engagement and ❖ Mystery Tea Luncheon at Alta Mira Club together. Karen Koller and Christopher Richards are headed back leadership. For more information on the meet- The Alta Mira Club, 561 Lafayette Ave. in San Shortly after that, Facebook to Washington Elementary School...to get married. ing, email Fred Morrison at [email protected]. Leandro, presents a mystery tea luncheon with prompted Chris with Karen’s prominent mystery writers on Monday, Feb. profile asking him if he knew months, Chris proposed to Karen began at Washington Elementary ❖ D.I.Y. Valentine’s Gift Making 19, at 11:30 a.m. Have lunch and meet authors her. After sending Karen a friend on Friday, October 13, 2017. School in San Leandro, followed Come to the Manor Branch Library on Saturday Cara Black, Janet Dawson and Cindy Sample. request, he asked her out. The wedding is to be held this by a reception to celebrate with Feb. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. for an afternoon of Tickets are $15. Limited seating. Call 483-1018 And after dating for about six month, back where their story their closest families and friends. crafting. Choose from four different Valentine’s or email [email protected]. Day projects and create a gift for that special someone. This event is for adults and teens ❖ St. Felicitas Valentine Luncheon in high school and advance registration is re- Tickets are now on sale for the St. Felicitas quired. Supplies and instruction provided. Light Parish monthly Young at Heart Luncheon on refreshments served. To register or for more Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 1662 Manor Blvd. in ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT information, call the Manor Branch Information San Leandro. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. and Desk at 577-7971. lunch is served at noon. Spaghetti and Meatballs ❖ Katina Letheule is about Tony es a brilliant alibi for himself. with all the fixings plus dessert and a beverage Chanticleers Theatre ❖ Dial M for Murder Wendice and his wife, Margot, Unfortunately the murderer gets All Saints Annual Valentines Crab Feed will be served. Tickets are $7. Entertainment Chanticleers Theatre, 3683 Quail and how he plans to murder her murdered and the victim sur- All Saints Episcopal Church, 911 Dowling and door prizes at the luncheon. Tickets must Avenue in Castro Valley, proudly for her money. He blackmails a vives. Tickets are $25 for general Blvd, is hosting its 45th annual crab feed on be purchased no later than Thursday, Feb. 15 presents Dial M for Murder, scoundrel he used to know into admission and $20 for students Saturday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 9 p.m. Early ticket before the luncheon. Tickets available at the par- through Feb. 25. This thriller by strangling her for a fee of one and seniors over 60. For more purchase guarantees a place at the crab feed, ish office Monday through Thursday between Frederick Knott and directed by thousand pounds, and arrang- information, call 733-5483. which sells out every year. Tickets include all- 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. you-can-eat crab, vegetarian pasta, salad, and bread with a dessert. Beer, wine, and soft drinks ❖ SL Democratic Club Meeting will be available for purchase. Tickets are $50 The San Leandro Democratic Club will host a HOROSCOPE by Salomé © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. Buon Tempo for adults, $35 for youths (9-14 years), $10 for forum for candidates running this year for the children (8+under). Buy tickets online at tinyurl. San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Italian Club com/2018CrabFeed. school board and the Alameda County district ARIES (March 21 - April 19): You might feel bolder as each new attorney on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the success falls into place. But caution is still advised through the end of the ❖ Crusaders Football Team Fundraiser San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave. week. Until then, a step-by-step approach is best. The Buon Tempo Italian Club is having an All-You- The Crusaders youth football team will have a TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): That cooperation you request could crab feed fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 10, from ❖ San Leandro Toastmasters come at too high a price. Since few can beat the Bovine at being clever Can-Eat Gourmet Soup/Salad/ and resourceful, why not see what you can do on your own? Bread Fundraiser on behalf of 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the San Leandro Boys and The San Leandro Toastmasters meet on Thurs- Girls Club, 401 Marina Blvd. Doors open at day nights from 7 to 8 p.m. at the San Leandro GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Aspects favor a quieter time spent the San Leandro Relay for Life getting closer to the people who are especially important to you. There’s on Sunday, Feb. 11, from 4:30 5:30, dinner served at 7 p.m. with crab, pasta, Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave. The group always much more to learn and appreciate about each other. to 6:30 p.m. at Transfiguration salad and garlic bread. Raffle prizes throughout fosters improved communication and public the evening, no host bar. Tickets are $55. For speaking. All levels of speakers from novice CANCER (June 21 - July 22): The concerned Crab will act to resolve Church, in Mt. Tabor Hall, at workplace misunderstandings before they get out of hand and cause more information, call Brandy Baker-Lynch at to seasoned are welcome. more-serious problems. Co-workers rally to support your efforts. 4000 E. Castro Valley Blvd in Castro Valley. 517-1078, or Sam Ballance at 593-9188. LEO (July 23 - August 22): What the Big Cat might see as a ❖ Kiwanis Club of San Leandro disturbing act of disloyalty might just be a failure of communication on Everyone is invited, and ❖ both sides. Take time for mediation rather than confrontation. no advance reservations are East Bay SWAG Basketball Tryouts Join the Kiwanis Club of San Leandro for week- East Bay SWAG basketball will hold tryouts ly meetings. The first Tuesday is for socializing. VIRGO (August 23 - Sept. 22): Be more patient with those who required. All Proceeds go to the seem unwilling to accept your version of what’s right. The fact is, there’s a Relay for Life. for sixth, seventh and eighth grade boys on Dinner is open menu and starts at 5:30 p.m. The lot more to learn on all sides of this issue. Sunday, Feb. 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Ban- following Tuesdays, second through the fourth LIBRA (Sept. 23 - October 22): It should be easier to assess the croft Middle School gym, 1150 Bancroft Ave. or fifth, are luncheons and are from 12:10 to facts you’ll need to make an important decision. But don’t commit if you in San Leandro. The tryout fee is $10. For more 1:30 p.m. and will have a speaker. All meetings still have doubts. There could be more you need to know. WATCH information, email [email protected] or are held at The Englander, 101 Parrett Street in SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Your excitement level [email protected]. San Leandro. remains high as you continue working on that new project. Expect some BATTERIES setbacks. But on the whole, all will move pretty much on schedule. ❖ The Eagles Bingo Luncheon ❖ Table Tennis for Seniors SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): It might be wise to be more DONE prudent with expenses right now. But your financial situation should soon The Fraternal Order of Eagles Eden Auxiliary The Hayward Area Recreation and Park Dis- clear up, and you could be back shopping, happily as ever. RIGHT 1139 will host their charity bingo luncheon on trict has table tennis for players 50 and older CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): You might prefer sticking with Monday, Feb. 12, at noon at the Eagles Hall, on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon your current schedule. But some newly emerging information could 21406 Foothill Blvd. in Hayward. The fare will at the San Lorenzo Community Center, 1970 persuade you to consider a change. Keep an open mind. ALLPHIN JEWELERS include beef stew, salad, French bread, dessert, Via Buena Vista in San Lorenzo. All levels AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): You might want to reject a coffee and tea. A donation of $8 will include welcome. Drop-in fee $2 per player. For more suggested change. But it could be wise to go with the flow, at least for a Since 1923 while. You can always return to your first plan if you like. 155 Parrott Street one bingo card. Bring a couple friends for a fun information, call 881-6766. You’re bolstered by both the practical San Leandro • 357-3442 PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): Calendar items should be submitted at least one week prior to the desired edition of the Times, and poetic sides of your nature as you maneuver through some unsettled Wednesday-Friday 11am-5pm emotional situations. Things ease up by week’s end. which is published Thursdays. Space limitations require we print items of the most general interest. Saturday 11am-4pm San Leandro Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 5 Parking: It’s tough to find a parking space around the BART station continued from front page replaced the former BART parking lot at that location. And a new parking structure at the San Leandro Tech Campus, 600 Par- rott St., managed by ParkJockey, is also available. These changes are part of the Downtown Parking Management Plan, which was adopted by the City Council last year to guide policies and regulations for parking in downtown San Leandro. The plan analyzed parking in- ventory, utilization, and turnover in the core downtown and pe- riphery areas, and was developed following four public meetings that gathered comments and data from BART riders, employees of downtown businesses, shoppers, and residents who use parking ei- ther for short durations or all-day. PHOTO BY JIM KNOWLES Thanks to a better under- standing of parking patterns, meeting at City Hall on Feb. 20 options for neighborhoods near A 4-hour parking limit will return to the area around the San Leandro BART Station. the Parking Management Plan at 7 p.m. the downtown San Leandro is also designed to aid future Other related improvements BART station. land-use and economic develop- that are expected to be imple- The public is invited to attend ment decisions, and increase the mented in the next few months the Feb. 20 City Council meet- sustainability of Downtown San include: providing a Parkmobile ing to learn more about these Leandro. mobile payment option on all proposals. All Fur Love Pet Adoption in Hayward Additional details on these on-street meters, updating fee For more information, con- The Hayward Animal Shel- qualified homes, which includes proposed changes and others and permit structures, revising tact Economic Development ter, 16 Barnes Court in Hayward, spay/neuter, vaccinations and stemming from the Downtown policies to aid enforcement of Specialist Mariana Garcia, by will have its annual "All Fur microchip. Parking Management Plan will 2-hour off-street parking lots, email at [email protected] Love" pet adoption on Saturday, Photos are $10 at the Valen- be presented at the City Council and providing residential permit or by phone at 577-3323. Feb. 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. tine's Day Pet Booth from noon with cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the bunnies, Guinea pigs, and a animals. For more information, rooster. go to: www.haywardanimals. Adoptions are $14 to all org/events. Rebels: How about Yankees? continued from front page OVER 60,000 FULL-COLOR COPIES PUBLISHED 4 TIMES A YEAR Tharp also pointed out that Farmington High in Utah has mart hopper Coupons the Phoenix as a mascot but that $ $ school might change the name because the plural “phoenixes” SIZE: 3 COLUMNS X 2 INCHES sounds like penises – or at least $ $ $ it did to the parent who started the 140 170 250 petition to ban the name. PER RUN IN THE PER RUN IN THE PER RUN IN “You’ll spend $200,000 to CASTRO VALLEY FORUM SAN LEANDRO TIMES BOTH NEWSPAPERS change (the logos on the campus) UPCOMING COUPON SCHEDULE FOR 2018 and six months later someone will APRIL 25 & 26 • DEADLINE: THURSDAY, APRIL 19 JULY 25 & 26 • DEADLINE: THURSDAY, JULY 19 OCTOBER 24 & 25 • DEADLINE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 Six months CALL YOUR ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE FOR MORE INFORMATION “later someone CLAUDETTE MORRISON • 510-912-1490 will challenge PHOTO BY AMY SYLVESTRI LINDA NAKHAI • 510-915-1513 OR MARY FLORENCE • 510-861-3270 “Home of the Who?” The scoreboard at the San Lorenzo that name and High football field doesn’t know who the home team is these days. you’ll have to CURRENT ISSUES AND INFORMATION FROM THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO spend another out history that they’d be proud also the mascot of the team that to see San Lorenzo students em- just won the Super Bowl, as well $200,000. ulating, from the founding fathers as the symbol the United States. Community Broadband Workshops to Rosa Parks. It may be difficult for San — Jack Tharp But the school board even- Lorenzo High to find a mascot Tuesday, February 13, 6:00 p.m. tually decided to nix the Rebel that doesn’t have some sort of challenge that so you’ll have to name. connotation. According to the Marina Community Center, Room B, 15301 Wicks Blvd. spend another $200,000,” said Last month, the Phoenix was Anti-Defamation League’s glos- Tharp. selected because students said sary there is a wide variety of Wednesday, February 14, 6:00 p.m. Back in 2016, San Lorenzo they wanted something that was mascot imagery by hate groups Main Library Lecture Hall, 300 Estudillo Ave. school board members unani- unique. The mascot was going to including bears, dogs, panthers, mously voted to get rid of the be put up to a vote Tuesday night, horses, and even feathers. Yet The public is invited to attend one of two upcoming old “Rebel Guy” mascot. He was but when the racist connotations sports teams that have those a cartoon frontiersman-type in a were discovered, the board put mascots don’t seem to have any workshops to help the City prioritize broadband expansion cowboy hat who was created in off the vote. problem. opportunities for local residents. Attendees will learn more the 1990s to replace "Colonel The Aryan Renaissance So- But board member Penny about expanding technologies available through broadband Reb," a Civil War colonel who ciety, a white supremacist group Peck says they’ll get back to work sometimes carried a confederate that the Anti-Defamation League finding an appropriate mascot, at home, and will be able to share their priorities and flag. describes as “small but long- hopefully by the end of the year. feedback that will help inform the City’s Fiber Optic Students and parents said the lived,” has a symbol of a Phoenix Student school board member Master Plan. For more information, please visit www. Rebel Guy had to go because he superimposed with a lightening James Aguilar said he will lead a was a racist symbol, but the Rebel bolt. student group over the next few sanleandronext.com or contact Debbie Acosta at dacosta@ name could stay. People said The eagle was a symbol used weeks to come up with some sanleandro.org or 577-3353. there were many rebels through- by the nazis – but the eagle is possible replacement candidates. 6 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 San Leandro Times AUTOMOTIVE Highlander Hybrid Powers Up By Steve Schaefer drive the rear wheels as part of the of up to eight in the lower mod- San Leandro Times standard Electric On-Demand all- els, and 7 in the higher models, wheel-drive system. which swap the middle bench for he Highlander Hy- Hybrid vehicles use electric two comfy captain’s chairs. The brid adds two electric motors to run the gasoline engine 4,464-pound crossover excels at motors to the up- less, reducing fuel consumption. mass transit, with easy-to-slide T graded 3.5-liter V6 The Highlander Hybrid ends up second-row seats for convenient engine to make a powerful, roomy, being more powerful than the gas- third-row access. and slightly cleaner version of oline version, with total system The second- and third-row Toyota’s family crossover. horsepower of 306. seats fold down to open up a big, For 2017, you can drive home My Celestial Silver Metallic long load floor. Even with the third more affordable LE and XLE ver- XLE test car earns fuel economy row up, you still have 13.8 cubic sions, matching more closely with EPA ratings of 29 City, 27 High- feet of space behind it. Drop the the gasoline-only lineup. Former- way, and 28 Combined. Compare 60/40 split second row and you’ve ly, the Hybrid was available only that with 20 City and 27 High- got a commodious 42.3 cubic feet. in a premium form with the Limit- way for the gasoline version, and The body is a little bit updated and Platinum models. you can see that the improvement ed front and rear for 2017, but The Highlander is one of eight happens in town. A Start and Stop Highlander design remains stan- The Toyota Highlander Hybrid comes in the choice of LE, XLE, Limited and Limited hybrids Toyota sells, as the compa- function turns the engine off when dard Toyota truck fare, with a Platinum grades. ny known for its hybrid expertise. stopped, which helps reduce con- large, double-stack grille and slim, The Highlander blends a new, sumption. pulled-back headlamp pods up ports, assuming everybody needs a more powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine I averaged 25.0 miles per gal- front. Bold cutouts along the lower charge or connection. with a set of electric motors, posi- lon over a week of mixed driving doors and fender accents convey The Highlander starts with a tioned in the front and rear of the — a bit below the EPA’s estimates. the right “macho” feel while still well-equipped LE base model and car. The larger motor in front, with The EPA Green figures of 8 for making the Highlander look right adds some worthwhile upgrades to 167 horsepower and 247 lb.-ft. of Smog and 6 for Greenhouse Gas pulling up at the Opera. each level. On the outside, select- torque, shares front axle driving are better than average. Inside, this SUV has some ed LE highlights include LED tail- chores with the engine. The small- The Highlander, now well chunky truck aesthetics, with its lights and stoplights, heated power er rear motor, with 68 horsepow- into its third generation, provides dash shelf under sections of black outside mirrors, and 18-inch alloy er and 103 lb.-ft. of torque, helps a comfortable ride for a family and silver that flow into different wheels. The XLE adds a power masses. The traditional two-gauge moonroof, a wheel upgrade, roof instrument panel is flanked by a rails, and a rear hatch window. CALL FOR YOUR WINTER large rectangular air vent on the The upper models bump the left. On the right, the 4.2-inch info wheel size to 19 inches and add AUTO CHECK-UP screen sits between two tall vents. projector-beam headlamps and FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR Below lives a set of traditional cli- puddle lamps on the Limited The Highlander Platinum model features 19-inch wheels. Your Dealer Alternative • Serving San Leandro Since 1970 mate controls. and a panoramic moonroof and the power windows. The Platinum charge. My car had an optional We Service All Foreign & Domestic Makes My tester had a drop-down rain-sensing wipers on the Plati- brings in a Bird’s Eye View Cam- Rear Seat BluRay DVD entertain- glasses holder in the ceiling that num. era, and even more configurable ment system ($1,810) so it listed QUALITY doubled as a wide-angle mirror Inside, the XLE upgrades power seats and steering wheel for $44,080. FACTORY SCHEDULED for checking out the second- and to three-zone automatic climate controls. The Highlander fills a popu- DORALS third-row seat activity. The Driver control, an overhead console, sec- Prices start at $37,210 for the lar spot in the Toyota lineup. The Auto Repair MAINTENANCE Easy Speak feature uses a micro- ond-row window shades, leath- LE model. 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Osofsky, Esq. been the better choice. would accommodate your request more suitable to the client’s pres- Special to the Times Reason: Unlike an Amend- without a physical exam and ap- ent circumstances and current tax ment, a Restatement does not propriate lab work. My late wife and I set law. The situation is much the same up a trust about 10 years require that the prior version of Alternatively, if it is only ago, and now I want to the trust go out with the notices. for members of my profession. amendable by court order, we can change the Successor You can imagine the benefit to When an attorney reviews an evaluate the option of petitioning Q family harmony to avoid having existing trust with an eye toward the court for authority to reform Trustee and remove a beneficiary. Is that a simple thing to do? to reveal that an originally named making even the simplest change, the trust. Indeed, these client re- A. Like so many things in life, trustee or beneficiary was later he or she then becomes responsi- quests for changes often end up it depends. Here are some of the replaced. ble for the entire trust. Most attor- rescuing what might otherwise considerations: Professional Responsibility: neys take this responsibility very be a document badly in need of Is It Amendable? Is It Amend- An analogy from the medical field seriously. reform. able? Not all trusts can may be helpful: imagine calling a That said, much good often Gene L. Osofsky is an elder be amended, which of- new physician seeking only a pre- comes from requests like yours: law and estate planning attorney ten comes as a surprise scription for a persistent stomach if the trust is amendable, we can in Hayward. Visit his website at Medicare allows patients the ability to exercising your right Ato clients. If your trust was set up ache. It is doubtful that any doctor often amend the trust to make it www.LawyerForSeniors.com. to appeal a hospital’s discharge decision. years ago, it is likely that it includ- ed tax-saving provisions requiring that, upon your wife’s demise, her share be allocated to an irrevoca- ble sub-trust (often called a “By- Here’s Three Ways to Cut Hearing Aid Costs By Jim Miller ans Affairs. Pass,” Exemption, Credit Shelter, meantime, here are some tips that save you up to $2,000 per pair. (HarrisComm.com, or call 866- or just plain “B” Sub-Trust). Special to the Times can help you find some affordable Or, if you are a Medicare recipi- Then visit a local specialist to ent, about half of all Medicare Ad- 476-9579). By design, and in order to Unfortunately, for many years the options. make any necessary adjustments. • Look For Assistance achieve tax-saving objectives un- high cost of hearing aids has kept • Check Your Insurance vantage plans offer at least partial Another option worth a look coverage or discounts on hearing If your income is low, there der then existing tax law, those millions of Americans with hear- While most private health insur- is over-the-counter personal is a number of national, state sub-trusts could not be amended ing loss from getting hearing aids ance companies do not cover hear- exams and devices. So, be sure sound amplification products (or and independent groups that can by the survivor, and could usu- because they can’t afford them. ing aids, there are some that do. you check your insurance cover- PSAPs). Unlike hearing aids, the help you pay for hearing aids or ally be changed only by court Hearing aids – typically sold For example, Aetna members age to see if it offers any type of Food and Drug Administration offer discounts. To find them, order. However, your own share, through audiologists’ offices – can purchase aids at a discount hearing aid benefit. does not regulate PSAPs. And visit the American Speech-Lan- • Shop Around typically called the “Survivor’s are expensive, usually ranging through certain suppliers, and PSAP manufacturers are not al- guage-Hearing Association web- Trust”, could be amended. To help you save money, con- lowed to call these products hear- site at ASHA.org/public/coverage/ between $1,000 and $4,000 per United Healthcare offers hearing sider shopping at Costco, which Are There Other Provisions ing aids or claim that they help audfundingresources. Or, call the ear, and are not typically covered aids to their beneficiaries through offers no-cost screenings at certain hearing. That Require Change? When we by private insurance or traditional HealthInnovations for $799 to National Institute on Deafness and locations, as well as very com- But these devices are very ef- Other Communication Disorders review older trusts, we often dis- Medicare. $999 each. petitive prices. Hearing aids there fective for people with mild to cover other provisions that should But there’s good news on the You should also know that at 800-241-1044, and ask them to range between $500 and $1,500 moderate hearing impairment, and mail you their list of financial re- also be changed. horizon. Last summer President some federal workers can get their each. typically cost between $350 and Examples: adding provisions to hearing aids covered by health in- sources for hearing aids. Trump signed the Over-the- You can also shop online at $450 each. To find a wide variety Jim Miller is a contributor to coordinate the trust with a Power Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 surance, as can eligible veterans websites like EmbraceHearing. of PSAPs see assistive listening the NBC Today show and author of Attorney so as to permit further into law. This will allow people through the Department of Veter- com and Audicus.com, which can sites like Harris Communications of “The Savvy Senior” book. changes, in the event of your later with mild to moderate hearing loss incapacity, as need requires and/ to buy hearing aids without con- Since or to facilitate Medi-Cal long term sulting an audiologist, and the de- Become a VIP Rides 1969 care planning; including HIPAA vices could sell for between $250 volunteer Privacy Waiver provisions to fa- and $300 at drugstores and other Carlson Nutritional cilitate assumption of responsi- retailers. 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SSEYE-023744 • Store 522 San Leandro SL Times 2018 Q1 3.38”x4” • 4C • 516-935-4944 10 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 San Leandro Times REALREAL ESTATEESTATE GALLERYGALLERY REAL ESTATE REALITY By Carl Medford, CRS GUEST COMMENTARY Special to the Times Bad Crab Legs Cost Couple $36,000 couple purchasing a restaurant for lunch. It was aw- was too late. This crummy meal home were counting the ful. The husband’s order of crab is the reason that we lost our days to closing. With legs came out and, before tasting rate lock and will pay thousands twoA days to go, their lender them, he realized they were bad. more for our house. called. “We can’t pull your cred- The wife confirmed. He called Eighteen years of excellent it scores for final verification,” the waiter and ordered a lobster credit, a mortgage paid in full, she said. “Your accounts are tail instead. zero debt… none of it mattered. frozen.” The wife started eating her Only the last six months on one The wife went online, un- entrée and quickly discovered revolving credit line that tempo- 2096 Hillside Cir., San Leandro • Open Sunday 1-4 froze the accounts, and received there were issues with it as well. rarily disappeared — thanks to a This updated single-level home is located in the North San Leandro another call. “I’ve got your re- Time was an issue so she kept bad batch of crab legs — which neighborhood of Bay-O-Vista. Some of the many amenities include approx. ports now but your scores aren’t eating, but her husband’s order were not worth $36,000. 2,089 square feet of living space, 3+ bedrooms, 2 full baths, family room there. If we can’t fix this, we’ll did not come until she was al- Carl Medford is a licensed with fireplace and back yard access, chef’s kitchen with breakfast nook and have to go with a conventional most completely done. When it Realtor with Keller Williams Re- remodeled master bathroom. The expanded master suite has lots of closet loan using your earlier scores. finally arrived, it had the wrong alty and a licensed general con- space and a bonus area. Other features include attached 2 car garage You’ll lose your rate lock,” she sides. tractor. This article is sponsored with interior access. Offered at $849,000. For more information, contact clarified. “The new rate is .03 Once on the road, they dis- by the Central County Market- Michelle R. Miller, Associate Broker, of Pacific Union at 510-701-3442. higher.” covered that not only had the ing Association. BRE# 01012751 The wife ran some calcula- restaurant not comped them any- tions with an online calculator thing, they’d been charged the RECENT HOME SALES and discovered the increased higher price for the husband’s interest rate would cost $100/ reordered entrée. The wife went WEEKEND San Leandro ————————— 202 Cherrywood Avenue 94577: $730,000 2 BD - 1,308 SF - 1937 month — $36,000 over the life online and disputed the charge. 687 Dolores Avenue 94577: $716,000 2 BD - 1,794 SF - 1948 of the loan. The credit card company GARDENER 651 Durant Avenue 94577: $850,000 3 BD - 1,855 SF - 1925 1785 Hays Street 94577: $660,000 3 BD - 1,262 SF - 1929 In a panic, she called the cred- called a couple of weeks later 2471 Limehouse Lane 94577: $599,000 4 BD - 1,858 SF - 1978 it reporting companies. On the asking for more information, Vegetables 949 Melcher Street 94577: $551,000 3 BD - 1,164 SF - 1944 phone she was told, “It seems and then sent another request the 1374 Pacific Avenue 94577: $538,000 3 BD - 1,011 SF - 1943 February is the month to start planting gladioluses. Select 1129 Tulip Lane 94577: $695,000 4 BD - 1,742 SF - 1994 that you have a transaction in following week for more infor- 789 Wrin Avenue 94577: $810,000 5 BD - 3,161 SF - 1951 dispute, and when something is mation. Life had been busy, so bulbs now and follow up with additional plantings at 364 Anza Way 94578: $670,000 3 BD - 1,384 SF - 1954 three-week intervals to extend the blooming season. Other 286 Caliente Drive 94578: $405,000 2 BD - 1,060 SF - 1980 in dispute, it doesn’t get reported the wife had not completed the 15991 Cambrian Drive 94578: $705,000 3 BD - 1,170 SF - 1952 to us.” paperwork. bulbs for spring and early summer bloom that can be 1930 Howe Drive 94578: $612,500 4 BD - 1,922 SF - 1956 planted now include achimenes, agapanthus, amaryllis, tu- 1944 Howe Drive 94578: $612,500 6 BD - 2,262 SF - 1942 In a flash, the wife realized In the wife’s words, “I called 14777 Lark Street 94578: $569,000 2 BD - 1,018 SF - 1945 berous begonias, calla lilies, canna lilies, dahlias, daylilies what was happening. A few and stopped the dispute, then 14974 Patton Avenue 94578: $643,000 3 BD - 1,452 SF - 1945 and irises. 16703 Rolando Avenue 94578: $750,000 4 BD - 2,691 SF - 2002 months prior, they had visited a called the credit bureaus, but it 14715 Van Avenue 94578: $253,000 N/A BD - 720 SF - 1940 1165 Burkhart Avenue 94579: $522,500 2 BD - 842 SF - 1950 1570 Burkhart Avenue 94579: $585,000 3 BD - 1,332 SF - 1957 1026 Manor Boulevard 94579: $600,000 3 BD - 1,020 SF - 1949 Keep your out-of-town 14966 Swenson Street 94579: $618,000 3 BD - 1,073 SF - 1952 14499 Wiley Street 94579: $450,000 3 BD - 1,096 SF - 1952 friends and family TOTAL SALES: 23 LOWEST AMOUNT: $253,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $612,500 informed with a HIGHEST AMOUNT: $850,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $614,978 subscription to the Castro Valley ————————— Times! 20401 Almeda Street 94546: $708,000 3 BD - 1,747 SF - 1960 20957 Ashfield Avenue 94546: $975,000 4 BD - 2,910 SF - 1956 3284 Dominic Drive 94546: $670,000 3 BD - 1,064 SF - 1955 PROPERTY 3481 Middleton Avenue 94546: $795,000 3 BD - 1,627 SF - 1955 2505 Miramar Avenue 94546: $462,500 2 BD - 918 SF - 1988 MANAGEMENT & 18295 Pepper Street 94546: $1,045,000 3 BD - 2,239 SF - 1959 21342 Rizzo Avenue 94546: $558,000 2 BD - 1,100 SF - 1947 REAL ESTATE SALES 3848 Somerset Avenue 94546: $1,000,000 8 BD - 5,856 SF - 1994 Sam & Jessica 2322 Vestal Avenue 94546: $600,000 2 BD - 1,018 SF - 1948 ■ Did you know that the Times will 20111 West Ridge Court 94546: $570,000 2 BD - 1,440 SF - 1977 Medina 25552 Crestfield Circle 94552: $1,210,000 4 BD - 2,334 SF - 1998 mail the paper to anyone in the 25568 Crestfield Circle 94552: $1,150,000 4 BD - 2,605 SF - 1998 continental United States? 24543 Palomares Road 94552: $796,500 N/A BD - N/A SF - N/A 510.481.8400 TOTAL SALES: 13 LOWEST AMOUNT: $462,500 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $795,000 “Your Neighbor & Realtor!” Call 614-1555 for details! 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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 14 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 San Leandro Times Speakers: Mayor says council will wait to see results of investigation continued from front page the City Council hired attorney the letter, Zapata also says he told for Zapata's dismissal. Speaker her during a series of meetings I remem- Karen Kramer, who specializes I am highly the council members that nothing Darlene Evans said she believes the pair had alone together over in workplace law, to handle the untoward happened between him Zapata’s assessment that financial a four-year period in a parked car “ber when she investigation. Kramer charges “suspicious of and Johnson.) pressure stemming from Davis in the Foster's Freeze parking lot. would come $295 per hour. the timing... “The City Council has treated Street’s involvement in medical Before Johnson’s accusations On Jan. 23, the City Council Ms. Johnson with skepticism and marijuana was the reason for the were made public last month, back from put Zapata on paid administrative the billions dismissal,” said Aguilar. This city accusation. She also said that Zapata sent out a 23-page letter leave. The City Council did not must hold Zapata responsible Johnson should not have met with from his city email account pre- meetings visi- announce that it had hired Kramer of dollars for his actions and terminate his Zapata alone a dozen times if she emptively denying wrongdoing bly shaken. until after the allegations were involved in contract.” was feeling harassed. and saying Johnson was retali- made public in Zapata’s letter. Mayor Pauline Cutter has “It may be that financial ating against him for demanding — Rose Johnson’s assistant The hiring of Kramer is not sub- cannabis... said the city believes in due pro- constraints are the backing for Davis Street repay an overdue Adrian Williams ject to the Brown Act (a state law — City Manager Chris Zapata cess, so the council will wait for these accusations,” said Evans. loan of public money owned to requiring meetings to be public), the results of the investigation. “Harassment can’t start if you the city. ing upset. according to interim city manager In his letter, Zapata ques- aren’t near the person. You have “When allegations are made, “I managed her calendar for Jeff Kay. to release his letter via his work tioned the timing of Johnson’s feet, you can walk away.” a fundamental question is what three years,” said Williams. “I re- Many of the speakers Mon- email account. allegations, especially given Because the group of speak- motives are related,” wrote Zapa- member when he stopped taking day night questioned why the “We are deeply disappoint- the current political and social ers were there to talk about a ta. her calls. I remember when she investigator was not hired imme- ed in the council’s handling of climate. matter that was not on the City The speakers at the City would come back from meetings diately after Johnson made her this issue,” said Cota. “By your “I am highly suspicious of the Council’s agenda, the council Council meeting were promoted visibly shaken.” accusation and why Zapata was inaction, you allowed the city timing of this new allegation: the could not comment on the state- by public relations guru Sam On Dec. 8, Johnson’s attorney not placed on leave as soon as the manager to continue to defame white hot movement sweeping ments. And Mayor Cutter has said Singer, who was hired by Johnson sent a letter to the City Attorney investigation began. Ms. Johnson.” the world involving men sexually the city will not be commenting to handle her publicity after she and City Council saying that “You failed her,” said speaker Speaker Victor Aguilar (who harassing women, the upcoming on the matter until Kramer’s made her allegations. Zapata tried to coerce her into a Amy Chappelle, a Davis Street is on the San Leandro school San Leandro Mayor and City investigation is complete. Adrian Williams, Johnson’s romantic relationship in exchange employee. board) said that by Zapata’s own Council elections, and the many “The City of San Leandro former administrative assistant, for help in funding her charity Susan Cota, vice president admission in his letter, at least stories about the billions of dol- does not tolerate nor condone said she witnessed Johnson and organization. of the Davis Street board of two City Council members con- lars involved in the cannabis harassment of any type,” said Zapata’s professional relations The City Council held four directors, told the council that fronted him about his behavior movement are three reasons,” Cutter in a written statement at degrade and saw Johnson return closed-session (private) meetings Zapata should have been placed toward Johnson months before Zapata wrote. the time of Zapata’s suspension. from meetings with Zapata look- on the city manager. On Dec. 22, on leave before he had the chance Johnson filed her complaint. (In And not every speaker called “It also believes in due process.”

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FD-81 1 Greek consonant 1 Labels 4 Cold War weapon 2 Pronto Charles F. 8 2000 election scrap 3 Beatles’ “Back in the __” 12 Fool 4 Poison antidote, maybe Bumcrot Robert Matthew Imwalle 13 Law office worker, for 5 West Point newbie short 6 Top supporter March 14, 1921 - January 21, 2018 It is with deep sadness that we share 14 “Les Miserables” author 7 Slanders 8 Utter disorder the passing of Charles F. Bumcrot, 92 of 15 Accelerator 17 Quite excited 9 Embrace San Leandro, Calif. on Friday, January Bob, as he was known, loved his life 18 Tidy (up) 10 Past 26, 2018. He is survived by his lov- of family, camping, fishing, working for Breuners and was an adamant reader. He 19 Altar affirmative 11 Pooch ing wife of over 72 years, Dorothea (Dot) Bumcrot, wonderful 21 Vanna’s cohort 16 Student father of Doral Main (Daryl), San Leandro, Calif. and Charles loved going to Oregon for 4 months each summer for many years with his wife Betty. 22 Flame from a burner 20 Rotation duration Bumcrot Jr (Holly) of Millburn, New Jersey. Loving grandfather to 26 Impersonator 23 Scoff Jodi Cumming (Andrew), Trevor Main (Stacey), Kevin and Hailey His one greatest joy was his great-grandson Manny. They were close buddies and were always excited to see each other. Manny 29 Whatever amount 24 Sicilian spouter Bumcrot. Great Grandfather to Brenden, Austin, AJ and Brody. 30 Timetable abbr. 25 Makes lace promised him someday to do his 100th birthday. That just may Chuck was a US Navy Veteran serving from 1943-46 31 “American __” 26 Chinese dynasty stationed at Alameda NAS. He worked as a truck driver for happen with them together now! 32 Golfer Ernie 27 Notion Mobil Oil Corporation for over 32 years. After retiring, he Bob is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Betty. His 33 Bivouac structure 28 Neatens the lawn was an active member of SIR Branch #26 for 30 years holding daughters Norma and Janice. His parents Matthew and Evelyn 34 Fresh 29 Microbrewery product various offices, traveling extensively, golfing and making many life- Imwalle, sister Lucille Jeans and brothers Raymond and James 35 Individual 32 Betrothed long friends. Chuck along with his wife, were active members of and his great-grandson Manny all predeceased him. He is sur- 36 Emanations 33 Rwandan tribe San Leandro Senior Center taking classes and traveling for vived by lots of nephews and nieces. He is also survived by his 37 Big talker 35 Scull tool several years. He was an active member of the San Loren- son-in-law Ron, 3 granddaughters, 4 great-grandkids, camping 39 Morsel 36 Grocery areas zo First Christian Church until its closure and then attended friends and friends in the neighborhood. 40 Playwright Levin 38 Hen the San Lorenzo Community Church until recently where he Bob worked for Breuners Furniture for many, many years 41 Strong points 39 __ profundo loved his church family. He will be greatly missed by his fami- until his retirement, and was a member of Teamsters Local 70 45 Not up and about 42 “Zounds!” ly and friends for his kindness, deep devotion to his family and and Local 853. 48 1944 Boyer/Bergman film 43 From one end to t’other wonderful sense of humor. Our lives have been forever changed His life was full and even though we certainly miss him, he 50 Burden 44 Branch 51 Otherwise 45 Carte lead-in by his presence. had a wonderful life and now at true peace. 52 Exist 46 Acknowledge Memorial Service will be held on February 18, 2018 at Funeral service took place on February 1, 2018 at Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward. The family requests donations to be 53 Wrong applause 2 p.m., at Grissom’s Chapel and Mortuary, 267 E. Lewelling Blvd., 54 God, in Guadalajara 47 Listener San Lorenzo Calif. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American made to Dementia Society of America or to The American Heart Association. 55 Doo-wop syllable 49 Foreman foe Cancer Society would be appreciated.” ANSWERS ON PAGE 3 San Leandro Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 15 Zoning: Homeowners oppose apartment plan on Bancroft Avenue continued from front page focused on the “P” zone. that the project was not a priority for “I’m the target of the proceedings the city to make the zoning changes. have to be done today.” At a meeting Monday night, the them and should perhaps be considered before you,” Silva told the council. “This Speaker Rose Riskind asked the city City staff estimated that a complete council voted 4-3 to make the zoning for 2019. They also said they did not want is politically motivated spot zoning at to let community members be a part of overhaul of the zoning code would amendments, with councilmen Lee to create the impression that the city was its worst.” the decision making process when zon- require hiring an outside agency and Thomas, Benny Lee, and Ed Hernandez spot zoning to kill a specific project. Bill Mulgrew of the Rental Housing ing changes are made. could cost $200,000. The City Council dissenting. Silva and his supporters said that the Association said the changes to zoning “Instead of going to an outside proved a smaller, in-house $15,000 effort The dissenting staff members said city would be doing just that. could make it more difficult to provide source, return to local residents and the housing during a housing shortage. He business community,” said Riskind. “Put said the city has better things to do and residents and local business knowledge the council was being pressured by to use so we aren’t here fighting you.” neighbors to change the zoning. Mayor Pauline Cutter said that it OPINION “Put an end to the unnecessary use of was apparent that the zoning code is staff time on housecleaning,” said Mul- confusing to the public and denied that Leandro NIMBYS can be is to raise the grew. “Now we are hearing the strident the city was targeting Silva. sales tax on all of us. We were the first voice of NIMBYism. We are in a housing “I do believe we need this cleaned LETTERS to the EDITOR in Alameda County to have a sales tax crisis, every unit counts.” up,” said Cutter. “I don’t believe in spot over 10%, can a 12.5 or 15% sales tax be But several Estudillo Estates home- zoning. I understand the angst, but we Letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number, and must far off? owners were also at the meeting, urging also want to see growth in our town.” be under 300 words. We reserve the right to edit as necessary. E-mail letters to: —Gary Langbehn [email protected] or fax to: 510-483-4209, or send by mail to: The Editor, San Leandro San Leandro Times, 2060 Washington Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577. Accuses GOP and Democrats of ‘To Make a Difference in Someone’s ed the possibility that Mr. Zapata sexually Supporting Cheap Immigrant INQUIRING REPORTER Life, Write a Check to Davis Street’ harassed Ms. Johnson with skepticism Labor Editor: and dismissal. Editor: This is in response to Diana Souza’s Ms. Johnson submitted her formal Here comes Bruce Joffe (“Proud of If you could be any age? letter “Questions how Davis Street complaint last December. In response, Dems Who are Standing Firm to Renew — Asked around town Intends to Repay $325,000 Loan To the the City Council should have placed Mr. DACA Program,” Letters, Feb. 1) writing City,” (Letters, Feb. 1). Zapata on a leave of absence while an behind his blinders again: “Eight hundred Over 25-plus years of service to those investigation was conducted. It did not. thousand Americans trusted our govern- of lesser means, wow. Only after Mr. Zapata attacked Ms. ment when they registered to become Johnson and the others in his memo- Now having been involved with Davis “legal” under the DACA program.” I’ll say about 25. That’s when Street for a number of years, setting up randum did the City Council place Mr. If they were “Americans,” why did Zapata on a leave of absence. But, it is I started working for PG&E the health fair, I’ve watched this woman they need a special program? Joffe and I was young and healthy. react to people always wanting, needing, a paid leave of absence. According to pretends to ignore that it was a unilateral in dire straits. Not a job for the faint of Transparent California, Chris Zapata decision by a crooked president who Al Weinberger heart. received a total annual compensation of decided to bypass the Congress and thus, San Leandro It takes one thing to do it that long, not $340,653. it has rightly been rescinded. money, not time, but the one thing you The taxpayers of San Leandro should Joffe also resorts to the fraudulent rarely see today in any nonprofit, that is not be paying tens of thousands of dollars figure of a 70% support for illegal scabs. commitment. a month for Mr. Zapata to stay away He still doesn’t understand why Hillary Don’t be fooled by that background from City Hall. He retaliated against Ms. Clinton lost and he’s not going to learn noise. Visit Davis Street, sit in the lobby Johnson for her making a claim of sexual anything by reading “What Happened.” for an hour. harassment. Mr. Zapata sought to and did “Fake news, folks; fake news.” Donald A senior in high school, 18. I was If you’ve been lucky enough to be tarnish her reputation in the community. J. Trump won the election because of his grown but didn’t have all the respon- born under a lucky star, beautiful, good This is unjust! This is an abuse of promise that “They’ll all have to go,” sibility of a full-fledged adult. At 18 for you. If you want to make a difference power! The City of San Leandro needs to referring to illegals. you can vote and you can stay out in someone’s life, write a check to Davis right this wrong. The City must hold Mr. However, strangely enough, Joffe later and have more freedom. Street. Your money is safe. Zapata accountable for his actions and finds himself now in the same camp with —Larry Arnold terminate his contract. Donald Trump, who’s offered to legalize Pierre Harper San Leandro —Victor Aguilar, Jr. 1,800,000 of the illegal scabs. Joffe’s Sheffield Village San Leandro blinders don’t allow him to remember Calls for Termination of City that it was a Republican president, Manager Zapata’s Contract Says ‘Mean-Spirited’ NIMBYs will Ronald Reagan, who gave an amnesty Editor: Stop Growth, Raise Taxes to illegal scabs in order to encourage Editor: My name is Victor Aguilar. While I am millions more to cross the border to usurp I would be 99. To see Rose Riskind, Stephen Cassidy and the a San Leandro Unified School District U.S. workers’ jobs; displacing them from my kids and grandkids Board Trustee, I am writing on behalf of rest of the North Area NIMBYs want to meat packing plants, construction jobs, grow up and to grow old myself; not the school board. raise your taxes. As they continue to do sections of auto plants outsourced to with my wife. Too often complaints of sexual everything possible to limit our growth in machine shops with illegal scabs. Even harassment are met with skepticism and San Leandro through rezoning, the results cities’ maintenance departments’ jobs James LaRossa dismissal. When a well-respected man is of their actions speak loud and clear: Our have been outsourced to contractors who San Leandro accused by a woman of sexual harass- budget is now projected to be in the red employ illegal scabs,with the conse- ment, the first response traditionally has once again. quence of U.S. workers unions’ member- been to question the women’s character No one is flocking to San Leandro on ship falling to a mere 10% in the country, and truth. But society is changing for the the business front and so new property with the collateral attack on wages and better and San Leandro needs to keep up taxes at 2018 assessments is about the working conditions. with the times. I’d bet that Bruce Joffe’s never held only solution to solve our financial prob- I would like to be 29 again. I was all In Mr. Zapata’s 23-page memorandum, lems as we continue to watch our retail a job in the areas affected by illegal done having kids then – three, to be he says that in early 2017 Council mem- base shrink. Stephen Cassidy proclaimed immigration. bers Pete Ballew and Ed Hernandez told recently on social media that San Lean- Democrats and Republicans love exact – and I had the best husband the Mayor that they had heard allegations dro’s 90,000 people are too much as it is cheap scab labor, they’re the represen- in the whole world. So why not? that Mr. Zapata engaged in inappropriate with traffic congestion, so it appears to tatives of the corporations that benefit Shirley Rocha behavior towards Rose Johnson. me that he and his NIMBY minions are from it, hence the original opposition San Leandro In response to Council member going to stop growth at any cost. from many Republicans to the Trump’s Ballew’s information, the Mayor and City Let’s become the tony exclusive campaign slogan, and it also explains the Attorney met privately with Mr. Zapata. enclave they all want. What will be the gradual turn into an “amnesty Don.” He denied the allegation. The Mayor first to go with a shrinking city budget In addition, we’re also asked to believe and City Attorney believed Mr. Zapata. though – decreased police coverage since that these illegals are all “good, hard Nothing was done. the paper reported one police officer now working people with business building I would be 40. If I had the benefit In response to Council member cost the city $270,000 per year. Or maybe spirit” creating businesses like “Acapulco Hernandez’s information, Mr. Zapata we should reduce library hours and staff. Liquors,” the marijuana stores, the “Mara of knowing what I know now, I was asked to address the City Council Or better yet, let’s continue to drive on Salvatrucha,” “Familia Mejicana” or would have done some things dif- in closed session. He did and denied the potholed filled roads. “Mexican Mafia.” ferently. The benefit of wisdom. allegation. The City Council believed Mr. Our city’s only hope to balance the If you’re already tired of this, you Alan Osofsky Zapata. Again, nothing was done. budget going forward now that Rose can always tune in the Padilla-Zapata Castro Valley, Ms. Johnson is a pillar of the commu- Riskind, Stephen Cassidy and the other “novela” and the “Me Too” movement of works in San Leandro nity. She has twenty-six years as a leader North Area NIMBYS have done such a recovered memory. of one of the city’s premier non-profit good job of showing the entire region just —Leo T. West organizations. Yet, the City Council treat- how nasty and truly mean spirited San San Leandro 16 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 San Leandro Times Arroyo Pulls Out Win in 4th Period at San Lorenzo, 68-60 By Andrew Joseph San Leandro Times Arroyo High pulled ahead because San Lorenzo shot 23 free in the fourth quarter to come throws by halftime and we only away with a 68-60 win on the shot one,” said Echalas. road against crosstown rival San San Lorenzo opened the sec- Lorenzo on Friday night. ond half with a defensive rebound Arroyo star point guard Nik- by Campbell which led to a layup ko Echalas led the Dons of- by sophomore power forward fense throughout the game. The Aaron Jacobs to give the Rebels game went through multiple lead a 30-29 lead. Sophomore power changes until the closing minutes forward Aaron Jacobs led all of the final quarter, when Arroyo Rebels’ scorers with 27 points, Campbell finished with 14 points, and senior point guard Elmor “ I give him Arciaga added 11 points. one name - Rebels Mascot to Change San Lorenzo’s mascot might Superman - soon be changed by the school board from the Rebels with its because he Confederate connotation, to Phoenix, the bird in classical my- does thology that lived in the Arabian desert, burned itself in a funeral everything. pyre and rose from the ashes with renewed youth. — Arroyo head coach The game was tied at 33 with Mike Budge about Dons 5:30 left in the third period, but guard Nikko Echalas it was the fourth quarter when Arroyo fans erupted after a huge finally pulled away with their 3-pointer by sophomore Dons amazing defense. guard Rylan Murray to give the “Nikko is the heart and soul Dons a 59-53 lead. of our team and he was huge for The Dons also changed from PHOTO BY ANDREW JOSEPH us tonight,” said Dons’ Head a 2-3 defense to a man-to-man Arroyo guard Nikko Echalas (No. 2) drives in the paint against San Lorenzo defenders in the second quarter in the Coach Mike Budge. “I give him defense that proved more effec- San Lorenzo gym on Friday night. one name – that’s ‘Superman’ – tive. Echalas sealed the victory because he does everything, he with two minutes left in the game rebounds, he defends, he gets when he made a critical layup to schools and also our race to make The Dons’ victory moves of their remaining four games This Friday, Arroyo travels to steals, he scores, and he makes give Arroyo a five-point lead. NCS,” said Murray. “To win them to 10-12 overall looking to to make the NCS playoffs. San Tennyson in Hayward for a game free-throws.” “The defense was everything against Tennyson we have to keep reach the .500 mark before the Lorenzo is still on pace to make at 7 p.m. San Lorenzo also will San Lorenzo won the tipoff tonight,” said Coach Budge. “We the same tempo going that we had regular season ends, and 4-3 in the NCS playoffs at 4-2 in league travel to Hayward on Friday to and it was a one-possession game threw four different defenses at for this game.” league play needing to win three play and 13-9 overall. play Hayward High at 7:30 p.m. most of the first half. Rebels’ San Lorenzo tonight, a couple we forward Saveon Campbell came saved just for this game.” to the free throw line at the end Echalas led all Arroyo scor- of the second quarter after a San ers with 37 points, sophomore Lorenzo steal to close the gap to forward Rylan Murray finished SL Demo Club to Host Candidate Forum a 29-28 Arroyo lead at halftime. with nine, senior guard Jeremy The Dons realized by half- Bills also finished with nine, and The San Leandro Democratic on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 6:30 p.m. Nancy O’Malley and district attor- Deborah Cox, candidate Kenneth time that they were giving San junior forward James Huang-Wil- Club will host a forum for can- at the San Leandro Main Library, ney candidate Pamela Price, a civil Pon; City Councilwoman Corina Lorenzo too many shots from the son added seven. didates running this year for the 300 Estudillo Ave. rights attorney; City Councilman Lopez; school board member Leo free throw line. “Tonight’s game was such a San Leandro City Council and The candidates who plan to Lee Thomas, candidate Victor Sheridan, and school board candi- “Coach told our guys at half- big game for us to win because San Leandro school board and the attend include District Attorney Aguilar, Jr.; City Councilwoman date Christian Rodriguez. time to clean up our defense of the rivalry between the two Alameda County district attorney

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