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SEE PAGE 5 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MERCHANTS CASTROCASTROA COMMUNITY VALLEYVALLEY NEWSPAPER SERVING CASTRO VALLEY SINCE FORUMFORUM 1989 YEAR 30 WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018 NO. 28 INSIDE YOUR FORUM MAC Rejects LIVING Any CV Pot Businesses By Amy Sylvestri CASTRO VALLEY FORUM Because Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Coun- Summer Salads cil (MAC) member Dave Sadoff did not attend this Simple summer salads week’s meeting, the planned election of a Chair for the for a cool and healthy council was put off until their next meeting. easy-to-make meal At last week’s meeting, member Ken Carbone was Page 6 nominated by Sadoff to replace current Chair Marc Crawford, but Crawford seemed reluctant to step H&F down and the discussion was tabled. Monday night’s meeting began with the MAC PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIC NELSON soundly rejecting a proposal from the county to allow CONGRATULATIONS: from left, Emma Neal, Matthew Kuan, Kristie Lin, Alex Dughi, and Grant Kinsley. businesses that deal with marijuana infrastructure. Having already expressed desire to keep cannabis dispensaries out of Castro Valley, the MAC said on Monday that they don’t want marijuana manufactur- Castro Valley Crocodiles Honor ing, cultivation, or testing in the community either. The county is currently visiting various communi- Signs of Stroke ty groups in the unincorporated areas to see whether Would you or your loved Graduating Senior Swimmers they’d be open to such cannabis-related businesses. ones know what to do in Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan has al- the event of a stroke? The Castro Valley Crocodiles Swim At the break of the final home meet, division with two dual meets remain- see MAC on page 7 Page 9 Team recently honored its five graduat- each swimmer stood for introduction ing before the July 28th Championship ing senior swimmers — Emma Neal (5 and once done, the entire group dove meet at Chabot College. The Champs GRAND JURY REPORT years), Matthew Kuan (5 years), Kris- off the blocks in unison for a victory meet will include all 12 EBSL teams NEWS tie Lin (10 years) Alec Dughi (5 years) lap, greeted on the opposite end by with nearly 1200 swimmers. and Grant Kinsley (4 years). their parents. The final dual meet of the season on During their tenure, each contrib- The Crocodiles are celebrating July 21st will be the “Battle of the Val- Free Coliseum uted mightily to the team’s success their 20th year in the East Bay Swim ley” against the Chabot Marlins with with both skill and sportsmanship, and League and having one of their best the winner claiming bragging rights in the process set a fine example for years ever with a current overall record and the Castro Valley cup trophy! Tickets Being younger swimmers. of 4-1. They remain undefeated in their —Eric Nelson Used Unfairly E-Waste Event CVSan Recycles Day The Alameda County Civil Grand Jury, in its annu- event next month at CV Pride Celebrates its al report on local government, has called out both the Canyon Middle School County and the Oakland/ Alameda Coliseum authority Page 16 for bad behavior in the way it distributes expensive 8th Year This Saturday tickets to sporting events and concerts. The jury acts as a watchdog and investigates various Castro Valley Pride is back for its share the same visions and values that public authorities, then releases a report of its findings INDEX 8th annual celebration this Saturday all small town Americans have.” each summer. at Castro Valley High School, with a This year, a second stage has been In its final report for 2018, the Grand Jury said Classified Ads ............ 12 lineup of entertainers, speakers, food designated for family entertainment public entities each get the same amount of free tick- trucks and more than 70 vendors and with karaoke and games for kids. ets to events at the Coliseum complex to give out to Community Calendar ... 4 community groups. Among the bands that will be per- non-profits for fundraisers or other purposes that ben- East Bay Living ............. 6 Billed as a family event, with no forming is “Standoff” from Castro Val- efit the public. alcohol and no nudity, the afternoon ley High School, and blues act JoAnne “Indeed, access to free luxury suite tickets that can Health & Fitness ............ 9 event has 10 faith groups participating LeBlanc is back for her third year. be raffled or auctioned would be a lucrative source of Homes ........................ 11 this year, more than any other pride Audio is being handled by Mel Speed funds for revenue strapped non-profit community or- event in the Bay Area, according to or- of The Music Company/TMC Produc- ganizations,” the Jury said. “This is especially true for Horoscope ................. 14 ganizer Billy Bradford. tions of Castro Valley. high-demand/high-value tickets such as those to Gold- Obituaries ................. 14 “We think it’s important for our Last year, some 2,500 attended the en State Warriors and Oakland Raiders games. community to understand that our event and Bradford expects to have “It is spectacularly so for tickets to the Warriors Our Town ...................... 3 families are the same as theirs, and that even a larger crowd on hand this year. post-season games, when luxury suite tickets sell on Sports .......................... 8 we live right alongside them in Castro The free event is scheduled from the open market for thousands, even tens of thousands, Valley and many other small East Bay noon to 5 p.m. at Redwood Road and of dollars per seat,” the Grand Jury wrote. Weather ........................ 2 communities,” says Bradford. Heyer Ave. in Castro Valley. For more Castro Valley Pride is back But the jury found that these tickets are not distrib- “We shop at the same stores, our information on this event, please visit: for its 8th annual celebration uted ethically. PHONE: (510) 537-1792 kids go to the same schools, and we www.castrovalleypride.com/ this Saturday at CVHS. see TICKETS on page 15 ***REVISED*** P01 FRONT 07-11.indd 1 7/10/18 5:52 PM ***REVISED*** P01 FRONT 07-11.indd 2 7/10/18 5:52 PM ***REVISED*** P01 FRONT 07-11.indd 3 7/10/18 5:52 PM ***REVISED*** P01 FRONT 07-11.indd 4 7/10/18 5:52 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM 2 Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Castro Valley Weather July 11 - 15, 2018 PG&E Offers Tips on How to Keep Your Cool This Summer Hot temperatures are expected most energy in the average home Visit PG&E’s Marketplace to Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday in the East Bay in the next few — up to 50 percent of total home compare and shop for qualifying weeks and PG&E has these tips to energy use. Dirty filters cause your Energy Star models. Fog then Sun Fog then Sun Mostly Sunny Fog then Sun Fog then Sun help you cope. system to work harder to keep Maintain your air conditioner: High 81° Low 59° High 81° Low 60° High 78° Low 59° High 78° Low 59° High 81° Low 60° Avoid strenuous activities in the area cool, wasting energy and Customers can lower their month- hot, direct sunlight. Drink plenty money. ly energy bill by keeping air condi- Almanac Moon Phases of water and avoid alcohol or caf- Consider purchasing a smart tioning equipment working at top feine when the weather is hot. thermostat for your home: efficiency. PG&E’s AC Quality Past Week’s Rain: 00.00 July July July Aug. Pay attention to your body. Through PG&E’s Smart Thermo- Care Program offers a free AC as- Season To Date: 00.00 12 19 27 4 Muscle cramps, dizziness and nau- stat Rebate, customers receive a sessment ahead of summer and list Normal To Date: 00.00 sea may be signs of a heat-related $50 rebate on the purchase of new of available AC-related rebates. Season Average: 21.22 illness. smart thermostat to help save on For more on how to save this Customers with air condition- home heating and cooling costs. summer, visit pge.com/summer. ers can cool their home for less as Sun sets at 8:32 p.m. today, rises at 5:58 a.m. Thursday. temperatures heat up: Raise the thermostat when at Village Bicycle Shop Heist home and turn it up when leaving: ichele arkovich ntiques ESTATE LIQUIDATION Customers can save on annual Eden Bicycles in the Village According to the shop, the bikes Estate Sales & Consignments M20407 Santa MariaM Ave. and 2510 SanA Carlos Ave. cooling costs for each degree the was broken into by a pair of that were stolen were among the [email protected] Cell- 882-3242 temperature is increased in their thieves at just after 4 a.m. on Fri- less expensive bikes because oth- home during the hot summer day, July 6. ers were locked down. months. Security camera footage shows Castro Valley Cyclery reported Set the thermostat to 78 degrees two men in a white van pull up in a similar looking van and set of when at home, health permitting. front of the shop and then exit the suspects tried breaking into that GOT A NEWS TIP? CALL (510) 537-1792 Turn it up to 85 degrees when not vehicle and checkout the store- shop early one morning about at home. front. The pair then smash a large a month ago, but ran off before OR EMAIL: [email protected] Check air filters once a month: front window, enter the store and stealing anything when interrupted Heating and cooling consume the steal three bikes before driving off.