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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

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l Thursday, July 12: Toddler Time: “Recycling” l Monday, July 16: Municipal Advisory Council Meeting Recycling reduces the amount of waste that gets sent to landfills, The Castro Valley MAC will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. on July conserves natural resources, and saves energy. Toddler Time is a family 16 at the Castro Valley Library. Visit acgov.org/bc/cvmac for agenda. program geared toward children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Older l siblings are always welcome. This special program will be from 10:30 Tuesday, July 17: Buon Tempo Family-Style Dinner The Week Ahead Everyone is welcome to attend the next Buon Tempo Italian Ameri- to 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at the HAHS Museum of History & Culture, l Wednesday, July 11: Women Engineers Showcase 22380 Foothill Blvd. in Hayward. Suggested donation is $5. can Club’s family dinner at 7 p.m. on July 17 at Mt. Tabor Hall, Trans- Join us as Castro Valley High School’s Society of Women Engineers figuration Church, 4000 E. Castro Valley Blvd. Chef Craig Durao’s opens up an interactive engineering fair that invites you to examine and l Saturday, July 14: 8th Annual Castro Valley Pride Event team will serve a five-course dinner of pork spare ribs. Dinner is $15 play with a variety of activities that explore and celebrate all aspects of Everyone is invited to join Castro Valley Pride to embrace diversity for members, $20 for non-members. Red and white wine and soda are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) from 3:30 to and resist intolerance, from noon to 5 p.m. this Saturday at the Castro included. Happy hour at 6:30. Reserve by Friday, July 13, by calling the 5:30 p.m. today at the Castro Valley Library. Through these activities, Valley High School Stadium Plaza, Redwood Road and Heyer Street. Buon Tempo dinner line at 510-483-6929 (option 1). For info about the society hopes to expose kids to mechanical engineering and some of Family-friendly and alcohol-free, the event features entertainment by events/membership, visit www.buontempo.org. the accomplishments of female engineers, all while encouraging young House of Fab, Joanne LeBlanc & the Fugitive Blues Band, The Kippy l people to pursue their interests in STEM. All ages are welcome, fun for Marks Band, Standoff and East Bay Digital Sound, with Emcee Char- Tuesday, July 17: Rotary: “An Update on PG&E” the whole family. malina. For more info, visit www.castrovalleypride.org The Rotary Club of Castro Valley will host Tom Guarino and Laura Wetmore from PG&E who will provide an update on PG&E locally. l Thursday, July 12: Ice Cream Social Luau l Saturday, July 14: Redwood Chapel Annual Car Show The program and a buffet lunch take place at Redwood Canyon Golf The Aitken Senior Center at 17800 Redwood Road in Castro Val- Redwood Chapel at 19300 Redwood Road in Castro Valley will hold Course in Castro Valley from noon to 1:30 p.m. The cost of lunch is ley will host its annual Ice Cream Social Luau from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to- its annual Flatheads Car Show this Saturday, July 14. For more informa- $20. Make reservations by 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, by contacting morrow. Beat the heat and enjoy some ice cream with your friends and tion, call 510-886-6300 or visit redwoodchapel.org Rotary at [email protected] or 510.402.5123. More information is family. All ages welcome. Dress in Hawaiian attire to get into the spirit. l available at castrovalleyrotary.org. We will have ukulele music and Hawaiian dancers to teach you some Saturday, July 14: Why Men Like Quilts l Island moves. Sundaes are just $2 each — please bring exact change or What do men like in quilts? Hear the answer at this Saturday’s meet- Wednesday, July 18: Senior Financial Abuse Workshop small bills only. ing of the Amador Valley Quilters when four husbands of members The Aitken Senior Center at 17800 Redwood Road in Castro Val- – Jack Brophy, Frank Chambers, George Crozier, and Jeff Lenigan – ley will present a Financial Abuse Awareness Workshop from 10 to 11 share and explain their favorite quilts. Meetings are held the second Sat- a.m. on July 18 when a representative from Wells Fargo will help you urday of the month from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Pleasanton Middle School, identify and protect yourself against elder financial abuse. Learn how CASTRO VALLEY FORUM 5001 Case Ave., Pleasanton. Guests are welcome. your identity can be compromised, ways to protect your information l and what to do if you experience identity theft or fraud. To sign up for CASTROVALLEYFORUM.COM Saturday, July 14: The Rapture of Raptors this free seminar, or for more information, call 510-881-6738. Experience watching raptors riding the winds, catching the currents, ESTABLISHED: 1989 • CIRCULATION 22,500 © 2018 EASTBAY PUBLISHING CORPORATION - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED soaring and diving for prey, and meet falcons, hawks and an eagle at a special adult nature presentation from 4 to 5:30 p.m. this Saturday at the Published every Wednesday by EastBay Publishing Corp. Sulphur Creek Nature Center, 1801 D St. in Hayward. To register ($18) 2060 Washington Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577 visit www.haywardrec.org or call 510-881-6700. Corporate Address: P.O. Box 2897, Alameda, CA 94501 l Saturday, July 14: Sports Collectors’ Show & Tel: 510-537-1792 • Fax: 510-814-9691 American Legion Post 68 is hosting a Sports Collectors’ Show from Arts 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday at the Hayward Veterans Building, 22737 Fred Zehnder, Editor & Publisher Amy Sylvestri, News Main Street. If you would like to take part in this event, contact Edward [email protected] [email protected] 510-614-1561 Castillo, P.O. Box 122, Hayward 94543, or call 510-348-7771, or email Howard Morrison, Assoc. Publisher [email protected] [email protected] Jim Carrizo, Sports Entertainment [email protected] l Helen Burkett, Advertising Design Mgr. 510-967-3759 Saturday, July 14: Essential Skills for Family Caregivers [email protected] Learn about basic skills such as wound care, operating medical equip- Moxie Morrison, Layout Design Contributing Writers: ment, bathing, understanding medical terminology and implementing THEATRICAL & MUSICAL PERFORMANCES [email protected] Linda Sandsmark personal and home safety measures at a class on Essential skills for the ● Support Community Theatre! This Friday and Saturday, July 13-14, Claudette E. Morrison, Business Mgr. Michael Singer family caregiver this Saturday from 9:45 a.m. to noon. This free class Castro Valley Dramatic Arts Academy presents Jane Martin’s “Double [email protected] Gene Osofsky will be held at Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark Ave., Suite 100, Dublin. Reg- Double,” at 6:30 p.m. and Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Patrick Vadnais, Classified Ads / Obituaries Carl Medford ister online at HopeHospice.com Dream,” at 7:45 p.m. at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. 3rd [email protected] Terry Liebowitz St. in Hayward. For tickets (suggested donation of $30 adults/$20 stu- Mary Florence, Advertising Sales Amy Ramos l Saturday, July 14: ‘Relay for Life’ Fund-raiser dents for both shows, $20/$15 for single show) visit cvdaa.org 861-3270 [email protected] Linette Escobar Bring a picnic, enjoy local wines, dance to a live band, all while sup- Thomas Lorentzen Linda Nakhai, Advertising Sales ● “Oklahoma!,” Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic Broadway mu- Buzz Bertolero porting the American Cancer Society at a special Relay for Life fundrais- 510-915-1513 [email protected] er from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Chouinard Winery, 33853 Palomares sical, will be presented by Woodminster Summer Musicals and Produc- Road, Castro Valley. Call Joanne at 510-331-3335 for reservations. ers Associates, Inc. at 8 p.m. on July 12, 13, 14 and 15 at Woodminster Amphitheater, Joaquin Miller Park, Joaquin Miller Road at Upper San- HOROSCOPE by Salomé © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. l Saturday, July 14: Hearing Loss Picnic CANCELLED born Drive, in Oakland. Tickets at 510-531-9597 or www.woodminster. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your zeal for challenges usually works well Because of poor response to our invitation, and with so many people com or at the box office before any performance. for you. But this week it’s best to avoid jumping into new situations without traveling, the Bay Area Chapter has had to cancel our Saturday plans more information. Vital news emerges by the weekend. ● “Summer Concert: Six Continents of Music,” will be pre- for another family picnic. We hope this doesn’t inconvenience anyone. sented by the Morrisson Theatre Chorus under the direction of César TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Once again, the Bovine’s patience pays off as that pesky problem works itself out without taking too much of your l Sunday, July 15: Prepping Your Garden for Fall Cancino, featuring lively, tropical, and romantic rhythms from around valuable time. A new task opens interesting possibilities. One of the many benefits of our climate is being able to garden the world, at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, July 20-21, and at 2 p.m. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Those suggestions you want to share need year-round. Fall is a great time to garden. Let’s get ready by attending on Sunday, July 22, at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third to be set aside for a while so you can focus on the job at hand. There’ll be a special session at the Castro Valley Library from 2 to 4 p.m. this Sun- St., Hayward. For tickets ($18, $15, $12), visit www.dmtonline.org or time later to put your ideas into a workable format. day. Taught by Lori Caldwell — The Compost Gal — the class will call 510-881-6777. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be sure about your sources before you cover techniques for transitioning to a fall garden. You’ll learn about ● “The Mousetrap,” by Agatha Christie, will be presented by the use the information in any decision you reach about your new project. Some cool-weather crops, seed-starting, crop rotation, sheet mulching, and of the data might be out of date or misinterpreted. San Leandro Players from July 21 to Aug. 19 at the San Leandro Mu- planting natives. This program is free and no advanced registration is seum/Auditorium, 320 West Estudillo Ave. in San Leandro. A group of LEO (July 23 to August 22) A sudden challenge might rattle you at first. required. But pump up that strong Lion’s heart with a full measure of courage, and face strangers trapped by a snowstorm discovers that a murderer is among it with the continuing support of family and friends. l Sunday, July 15: Auditions “Four Men in Paris” them. Show times are Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., plus the Fridays of Aug. 10 and 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 general, $15 VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Watch your expenses this week Auditions for “Four Men in Paris” will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. so you can have a financial cushion to fall back on should things tighten up this Sunday at Smalltown Society in Castro Valley. Casting 5 men and 5 seniors. For more information or for reservations, call 510-895-2573 or later this month. Money matters ease by the 1st. women for this touching Civil Rights Movement drama to be performed visit www.slplayers.org LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Uncertainty over workplace policy by Plethos Productions at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre October 12- creates anxiety and confusion among your colleagues. Don’t be surprised if 14. Auditions are by reservation only at plethos.org AT THE GALLERIES you’re asked, once again, to help work things out. ● The Magic of Collaboration, an exhibit showcasing an array of SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The workweek keeps you busy collaborators from family members to artist collectives, continues at the tying up loose ends and checking data that needs to be verified. The weekend offers a chance to relax and restore your spent energies. Adobe Art Gallery, 20395 San Miguel Ave. in Castro Valley. For more Gretta Kharmats information, visit [email protected] or call 510-881-6735. 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continued from front page “I want to see us asking for busi- of Supervisors Unincorporated The major issue that needs to be project — the six small structures, ing the safety of people living in ready indicated she didn’t want ness rather than having businesses Services Committee on Tuesday, resolved before the MAC could fencing, and security cameras. Last the area, where there have been a such businesses in San Lorenzo, dumped on us,” said Moore. July 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the San Lo- give approval is whether the tiny year, the county estimated that few car break-ins. and Supervisor Scott Haggerty And MAC member Linda renzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande. home project would legally be there are about 50 homeless people “I know there is the ‘not in my has said he doesn’t want any more Tangren said that the MAC may Also at Monday’s meeting, the considered a mobile home park, in currently living in Castro Valley, backyard thing,’ but this is literally in the unincorporated east county oppose the idea, but that doesn’t MAC heard again from the First which case it would be subject to with many in encampments by the in my backyard,” said Orr. “I’m area, either. mean the Board of Supervisors Presbyterian Church about their more state regulations even if they creek, but there are no exact figures unnerved by the lack of security.” MAC member Carbone said won’t ignore their desires just like plans to build six “tiny homes” for were approved by the MAC and on the homeless population. MAC Chair Marc Crawford re- that, marijuana aside, he couldn’t they did when they voted last year the homeless on their property at the county. As in past meetings, a few iterated that he knows the church see how such a business would fit to double the number of cannabis 2490 Grove Way. “I don’t think the church is neighbors spoke at Monday’s has good intentions, and added into Castro Valley. dispensaries allowable in the unin- The church has been before the aware of the minefield they are meeting, saying the project is not that MAC is already being flexible “I can’t see anywhere that corporated area. MAC several times in hopes of stepping in,” said Crawford, who a good fit for the area and will by considering allowing a residen- would remotely support this; it’s “Are we just spinning our getting a conditional use permit, urged the church to vet the project lead to increased traffic, decreased tial use for a commercial zone, but too industrial,” said Carbone. wheels here?” asked Tangren. but once again the council told with the state department of Hous- property value, and other issues. they just can’t let church do what- MAC member Chuck Moore The county will be holding a them their plans were not complete ing and Community Development Neighbor Claire Orr told the ever they’d like. said he doesn’t like the county series of meetings on marijuana — even if their goals are admirable The church has received MAC that she was concerned that “It’s not anything goes,” said foisting any type of business on manufacturing facilities and the — so the council tabled the issue $200,000 from Alameda County “the feel-good aspects are over- Crawford. “We have to do things communities. matter is set to go before the Board again for a future meeting. to build the infrastructure of the shadowing” other factors includ- legally.”

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VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Register Now for USYVL The United States Youth Volley- ball League (USYVL) registration for the 2018 fall program in Fre- mont, is now open. The instructional volleyball league will provide boys and girls ages 7-15 the opportunity to learn and play volleyball in a fun, safe, DSAL, Andre Ward and supervised environment. The eight-week developmental league provides participants in- Boxing Event July 14 struction twice per week, designed to teach basic volleyball skills, in The Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs’ Activities League a positive environment. The pro- (DSAL) Boxing Academy, in association with the legendary An- gram is structured around the prin- dre ‘S.O.G.’ Ward, will host an amateur boxing event and outdoor Castro Valley Girls Synergy Softball Team ciples of participation, teamwork, festival entitled ‘ The Generation NEXT Showdown ‘ on Satur- day, July 14, at the Hayward Adult School gymnasium. This week’s Athletes of the Week are the Throughout the weekend, Synergy beat South skill development, sportsmanship, The Generation NEXT Showdown will feature more than 20 members of the 12U Castro Valley girls Syner- Valley Stealth 16-10, the PH Panthers 12-7, and fun. amateur boxing matches and a full day of family friendly activi- gy softball team. They finished 4-1 at the NorCal the Spirit of Morgan Hill 15-3, and Sunnyvale Practices and games operate in a ties, including, a rock wall, bouncy house, face painting, special Softball Championships in Sunnyvale over the Shockwave 12-6, before losing 3-2 against the coed format and offer participants intermission entertainment, food, and more. In addition, guests weekend of June 23-24, which qualified them for Millbrae Mischeif. With their wins, they quali- the opportunity to develop self-es- can attend a meet-and-greet with Ward. Tickets for The Gener- the USA California State Games in San Diego’s fied for a trip to San Diego and will be competing teem and confidence. ation NEXT Showdown are only $15 for general admission and Region 10 Tournament. there this weekend, July 13-15. USYVL’s Fremont league will begin Sept. 12 and will run through $25 for ringside and are currently available at http://www.acdsal. Nov. 3, at Irvington Community org/ and www.andresogward.com. All proceeds from the event Park. Practices for the league will will benefit the Alameda County DSAL Boxing Academy. CASTRO VALLEY INDEPENDENT SPORTS LEAGUE be held on Wednesdays from 5:30- The DSAL Boxing Academy provides free coaching, training, Youth Baseball and 6:30 p.m. and games on Saturdays fitness, and mentoring for underserved youth in the community. 10 to -11 a.m. Deputies volunteer time to coach youth and to raise money to pay Flag Football Programs Registration for participants is for equipment and scholarships. This gives community mem- www.CVISPORTSLEAGUE.org available online at www.usyvl.org bers ages 8 and above, a chance to increase their fitness levels, gain self-confidence, learn boxing basics, and work their way up to advanced training. The Academy was proud to host the USA Boxing-sanctioned ‘ Summer Night Fights ‘ in 2017 and the Cal- Tutoring ifornia Golden Gloves State Finals in 2018. Is Caring CV Synergy 18 Gold Tryouts at CVHS Rediscover the joy of Castro Valley 18 Gold is a • Thursday, August 2 from 5:30 - learning highly competitive travel softball 8:00 p.m. team. that strives to give its play- • Thursday, August 9 from 5:30 - • Math • Reading • Writing ers the best opportunities in order 8:00 p.m. • Study Skills • Confidence to achieve their goals and play at • Saturday, August 11 from 10:30 • Learning Disabilities the next level, all at an affordable a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Children & Adults price. • Sunday, August 12 from 10:30 Fall Tryouts for Synergy 18 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Esther Nevarez • Castro Valley Gold will take place at Castro Val- For more information please 510-733-0467 ley High’s Varsity Field on: call Mike Adami at 415-308-4712

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PG 08 SPORTS 07/11/18-CVF.indd 1 7/10/18 4:39 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM Health & Fitness Wednesday, July 11, 2018 9 Consider Alternatives to Opioids To Manage Pain After a Surgery If you’re having surgery, you Don’t take that chance. ASA can expect to be sore and uncom- offers advice for coping with pain fortable for a few days, whether and discomfort as you recover you’re recovering at home or in from surgery. the hospital. l Ask about alternatives. But it’s best to limit opioids Only take opioids when you are or avoid them altogether, opting in extreme pain. Medications such for alternatives to manage pain as ibuprofen (Motrin), naproxen and discomfort, recommends the (Aleve) and acetaminophen (Tyle- American Society of Anesthesiol- nol) can help with pain and sore- ogists (ASA). ness. While it’s never a good idea Unfortunately, many patients to rely on any type of pain pills for leave the hospital following sur- too long, these medications are not gery with a prescription for 30 or addictive and are far less risky than more highly addictive opioid pills It’s best to limit opioids opioids. IT’S IMPORTANT (e.g., Vicodin, hydrocodone and or avoid them altogether l Manage your expectations. TO RECOGNIZE oxycodone), and about 6 percent Everyone feels pain differently, Signs of Stroke are still using them three months reduce the amount they take.” but soreness and discomfort after or longer after the procedure. Addiction can start after taking surgery are normal and will im- troke affects m ore than If you suspect stroke, call 911 How To Recognize Stroke “Nobody needs a prescrip- only a few opioids. More than 2 prove within a day or two. These 795,000 people in the Unit- immediately. 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PG 09 H&F 07/11/18-CVF.indd 1 7/10/18 4:40 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM 10 Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Modern Workplace Technology Unlocks Stroke: The F.A.S.T Signs continued from page 9 has the potential to save both lives symptoms don’t always appear the and quality of life.4 Possibilities for Those with Hearing Loss same in every person. Who Is At Risk? Many people may be familiar While a stroke can happen to preter can translate what the other with the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke, anyone at any time, certain factors By Sara Toler, Au.D. SPECIAL TO THE FORUM party says into sign language for but could you recognize all 10 can place your loved ones at an the hard-of-hearing individual signs? increased risk of having a stroke. Technology continues to trans- during an interview or an import- 1. Confusion One of the best ways to protect form all aspects of work in Amer- ant business meeting. 2. Difficulty Understanding them from stroke is to know their ica, improving productivity and Including People With Hearing 3. Dizziness risks and do what you can do to making it easier to communicate. Loss In The Conversation 4. Loss of Balance help reduce them. Modern workplace technology With today’s advanced tech- 5. Numbness While you can’t control age has also unlocked new possibili- nology, including discreet yet 6. Severe Headache or family history, there are many ties for people with hearing loss powerful hearing aids, it’s easier 7. Trouble Speaking manageable risk factors that can and the companies that hire them. than ever for someone with hear- 8. Trouble Walking lower your loved one’s chances of New tools and software let them ing challenges to communicate at 9. Vision Changes stroke. overcome many of the challenges work. 10. Weakness Some healthy life choices that that may have impeded their ca- By removing barriers that tra- As with most symptoms, these decrease risk include: reer success in the past, helping ditionally limited how such indi- are not unique to stroke but if they • Not smoking or using tobacco them to work to their full potential viduals interacted with their col- appear quickly and are out of the products as high-performing employees. leagues, employees with hearing ordinary, they may indicate a seri- • Limiting alcohol consumption While hearing aid technolo- loss can be active participants and ous condition that requires imme- • Maintaining a healthy diet gy certainly helps, many other contributors in any work situation, diate attention. • Exercising regularly. technologies developed for the Today’s technology can make work life easier for people from business-critical meetings If you recognize any combi- Learn More: workplace can transform how em- who have a hard time hearing. to friendly discussions with their nation of these signs, it’s okay to To learn more about stroke and ployees with hearing loss go about co-workers. “overreact.” Suspicion is enough how to recognize all 10 signs and their workday. By making sure these videos 3. Voice-to-text devices and For further facts, visit www.sig- reason to take action and call 911. symptoms, visit www.signsofst- • Helpful New Technology include closed captioning, this apps—Special telephones that niausa.com. Do not wait for symptoms to sub- roke.org. 1. Video technology—The powerful tool can help people with translate a speaker’s voice into —North American Precis Synd., Inc. side. The right care—right away— —North American Precis Synd., Inc. use of video in the workplace has hearing loss learn about your orga- readable text have been around for grown tremendously and it’s be- nization, get up to speed once on years but new technology takes it a come easier and more affordable the job and keep learning through- step further. Many apps can trans- Opioids: Be Aware of Other Downsides to use this medium in introduc- out their careers. late speech directly via a smart- tions on your career page, orien- 2. Instant messaging—Face- phone’s microphone and display continued from page 9 wrong hands. In fact, more than the solution,” said Dr. Grant. tation materials for new hires, and to-face meetings, phone calls and what’s said on the device’s screen. l Be an active participant in half of people who misuse pre- “Those who are in continued ongoing training programs for em- videoconferencing can all be dif- This provides a more portable and your own care. scription painkillers get them from severe pain after surgery should ployees. ficult for employees with hearing accessible way to ensure those While you are in recovery, the a friend or relative. ask a physician anesthesiologist or loss. 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PG 10 NEWS 07/11/18-CVF.indd 1 7/10/18 4:41 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM Wednesday, July 11, 2018 11 REALREAL ESTATEESTATE GALLERYGALLERY REAL ESTATE REALITY By Carl Medford, CRS GUEST COMMENTARY Special to the Forum Peak of the 2018 Market Behind Us? COMING SOON! t’s no secret the 2018 Bay Area horizon for buyers, however. June Over the past 4 years, closings Highly sought after 1,939 sq. ft., housing market is in a league average prices have represented and prices have eased from July 3 bedroom, 2 bath, single level I of its own. the peak of the yearly market cycle to the end of the year, and then, in home located in Proctor School Record low inventory, a hot the past 4 years in a row, and ear- classic “lather, rinse and repeat” District on a 6,600 sq ft level lot. economy, strong wages and rising ly indicators seem to suggest this fashion, shot up again the follow- Features of the property include interest rates are just a few of the year may be no different. ing January. a formal living and dining room, metrics driving the record-break- It is a historical pattern worth If that pattern holds true, then eat-in kitchen with gas stove top ing market upwards. But have we watching. the market has peaked for 2018 and built in oven, connecting to peaked? The first five months of our lo- and we can expect lower prices family room with brick fireplace, 17674 Trenton Dr Castro Valley • $899,500 wood ceilings and slider to covered deck and yard with no rear neighbors, great for entertaining, 2018 began normally enough cal market are typically the stron- and fewer transactions for the re- gardening and play! Master bedroom with bathroom and hall bath with custom tub. with home prices in Alameda gest, with the highest number of mainder of the year. Additional features include an inside laundry room with 1/2 bath and door to backyard, 2 car garage, County reversing themselves from transactions going pending every Currently the trend is holding, hardwood flooring, dual pane windows, attic with a pull down ladder and so much more. December’s slide and heading May and then closing in June. as pending sales dipped in June upward. Although upward market Not only is June the peak of as anticipated and contract prices Cathy Brent Team gains at the beginning of the year the market with the highest num- lowered as well. While good news 510-381-1065 is old news (we’ve seen strong ber of closed transactions, it also for buyers, it’s a frustrating time [email protected] property value increases the past represents the yearly pinnacle for sellers who are left wondering 6 Januarys), the strength of 2018’s for prices. While June posts the why offers and prices have sud- DRE #01088138 www.cathybrent.com surge caught everyone off guard. highest number of closings, it also denly diminished. Starting with a December 2017 shows a decrease in number of Carl Medford is a licensed Real- Kathi Townsend: 510-333-9404 / [email protected] / DRE #01409032 average price in Alameda County homes going pending. With fewer tor with Keller Williams Realty and Wayne Licsak: 510-303-7765 / [email protected] / DRE #01850870 of $956,000, we just ended June homes entering escrow, July clos- a licensed general contractor. This Linda Neff: 510-557-9185 / [email protected] / DRE #01495978 at $1,128,000 – an incredible ings are always lower and, typical- article is sponsored by the Central 6-month increase of 17.99%. ly, prices decline as well. County Marketing Association. While this good news for sell- ers, it further compounds the issue RECENT HOME SALES Discouraging Spiders from for those trying to buy. 17.99% is a massive increase and dramatical- Castro Valley ————————— ly outpaces same period average 2529 Brecon Court 94546: $645,000 2 BD - 906 SF - 1948 Building Webs at Windows 19541 Eagle Street 94546: $857,000 3 BD - 1,621 SF - 1955 wage increases. Additionally, in- 17761 Rockhurst Road 94546: $935,000 3 BD - 1,408 SF - 1960 By Buzz Bertolero sional. The Dirt Gardener’s website creasing mortgage rates are whit- 19373 San Miguel Avenue 94546: $850,000 3 BD - 1,191 SF - 1950 Special to the Forum 4305 Seven Hills Road 94546: $880,000 3 BD - 1,776 SF - 1956 is www.dirtgardener.com and ques- tling away at affordability, making 20033 Stanton Hill Court 94546: $895,000 4 BD - 2,022 SF - 1995 tions can be sent by email to buzz@ the effective increase in home 18690 Walnut Road 94546: $1,080,000 4 BD - 3,229 SF - 1976 Despite my best efforts, 20116 Summercrest Drive 94552: $830,000 3 BD - 1,435 SF - 1997 I have a stubborn spider, dirtgardemer.com or on Facebook prices higher yet. TOTAL SALES: 8 at Facebook.com/Buzz.Bertolero There may be good news on the LOWEST AMOUNT: $645,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $868,500 Q that continues to build HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,080,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $871,500 spider webs in the corners of my kitchen window. I don’t have any- San Leandro ————————— thing against spiders, but I do like to Home for Sale! Must See! • Palomares Hills 2354 Belvedere Avenue 94577: $500,000 2 BD - 1,108 SF - 1972 2228 Buena Vista Ave 94577: $625,000 2 BD - 1,093 SF - 1928 have this window open. What can I 20967 Glenwood Dr. 1400 Carpentier Street 94577: $503,000 2 BD - 1,193 SF - 1983 do to make this spot unattractive to 1300 Estudillo Avenue 94577: $1,040,000 3 BD - 3,782 SF - 1948 Castro Valley • $1,000,888 2323 Fairway Drive 94577: $580,000 2 BD - 1,270 SF - 1977 spiders? 2474 Fairway Drive 94577: $500,000 2 BD - 1,158 SF - 1972 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 443 Haas Avenue 94577: $527,000 1 BD - 677 SF - 1924 I’m not sure that I have porch light to discourage the insects. 2197 sq. ft. 1662 Morgan Avenue 94577: $720,000 3 BD - 1,036 SF - 1946 Also move any ripening fruit away 1365 Norene Way 94577: $780,000 3 BD - 1,970 SF - 1940 an excellent answer to the For more information, Call Pam 113 Rantoul Circle 94577: $1,090,000 5 BD - 2,972 SF - 1952 spider problem. There are from the opening, as fruit flies are 1622 Fairmont Drive 94578: $680,000 3 BD - 1,192 SF - 1948 Aover 3,000 varieties of garden spi- one of the favorite foods of spiders. Pamela Porter-Ester, Broker BRE #01326991 3697 Figueroa Drive 94578: $650,000 3 BD - 1,114 SF - 1954 1921 Joan Drive 94578: $820,000 N/A BD - N/A SF - N/A ders. As a group, they are pretty shy, I hope this helps. Smart Start Realty & Investment LLC 15317 Inverness Street 94579: $608,000 3 BD - 1,337 SF - 1955 so they tend to run away and steer Buzz Bertolero is an Advance TOTAL SALES: 14 510-407-2244 • 11501 Dublin Blvd., #200, Dublin LOWEST AMOUNT: $500,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $637,500 clear of humans. California Certified Nursery Profes- www.smartstartrealtyandinvestmentsllc.com HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,090,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $687,357 Spiders are, believe it or not, very beneficial in controlling garden in- sects, so we don’t want to remove them with pesticides. Yes, there are SATURDAY & SUNDAY INTERO REAL ESTATE SPOTLIGHT OPENOPEN HOMESHOMES JULY 14TH & 15TH some poisonous spiders (the Black Castro Valley Small Business Of The Week Widow spider poses the only threat CITY SAT SUN ADDRESS PRICE BDRMS/BATHS REALTOR AGENT PHONE in the Bay Area). L — 1-4 906 Dolores St. $629,000­ 4/2.5 Fracisco Realty Mike 925-998-8131 Spiders trap their food in the cob- B — 1-4 1771 Via Escondido $650,000 3/2 Re/Max Accord Lovewell Team 510-351-5555 A 2-4:30 2-4:30 2273 Sitka St. $659,000 3/1 Marvin Gardens RE Greg Novak 510-472-4770 web they produce which is formed A — 1-3 2642 Darius Wy. $810,000 3/2 Robert Jones & Assoc. Matt Jones 510-357-0120 mostly at night. They continue to L 2-4:30 2-4:30 6522 Village Dr. $849,000 4/3 Coldwell Banker Stella Hui 510-604-3861 revisit this area because it’s an excel- C 2-4 — 20967 Glenwood Dr. $1,000,888 3/2.5 Smart Start RE Pamela Porter-Ester 510-407-2244 lent source of food. 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All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. 3315 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley ential, and C Resid omme 510.210.8352 to, rcia Au l Fresh Ingredients —Service with a smile! FULL SERVICE REALTOR INTERO REAL ESTATE SERVICES DAVID S. WILHITE SERVING CASTRO VALLEY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES [email protected] 14450 Griffith Street FOR OVER 38 YEARS www.jeffsmobileglass.com San Leandro, CA 94577 Fax: 510-583-1051 (510) 583-1015 (510) 909-8344 510.886.1100 DRE#00759835

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“most multilingual countries...contain many monolingual speakers Says ‘Socialism is Not a Dirty Word’ in somewhat segregated communities.” Note the word “segre- Editor: gated.” Not a desirable outcome, but almost inevitable where I am happy to see the letters wondering about hate in our com- LETTERS disparate languages are present. munity. Like the other writers opposing the policies of our current So is linguistic diversity automatically a good thing? I would TO THE EDITOR president, I agree with most, but I feel that one of the correspondents say the same as the recent articles about those ambiguous signs [email protected] used the word “socialism” incorrectly. reading “CV Stands United Against Hate.” It depends on the con- The broad definition of socialism is: “a political theory advocating text. The answer is a definitive “maybe.” state ownership of industry.” This means the people – and not any sin- — , Blames Division and Strife on Lack of a Common Tongue Stacy Spink Castro Valley gle person or entity – own the factories and means of making things. It Editor: Thankful for Quick Restoration of Water After Main Break also means that these items are collectively owned by the citizens and The CV Forum ran a column (“Count Me In: CV’s Diversity,” not by any one person. Editor: Page 15, June 6) which mentioned CVUSD has students speak- Our current president is not pursuing a policy of socialism; he is a 8:30 p.m. on July 4 found our neighbors and us without water as ing 45 different languages under the (seemingly automatically model capitalist and as such, strives to own as much as he possibly can. an 8-inch water main broke at the bottom of our hill! positive) proclamation of “diversity.” I’ve been wondering – is In the opposite, Bernie Sanders and other self-professed “social This was especially challenging as we had our grandchildren this positive? democrats” want to “share the wealth” or have the citizens own and their parents staying with us. A call to the EBMUD emergency If all of these students have mastered English proficiency, then everything, like socialist countries; e.g. Denmark, Sweden, Canada and number was answered promptly and I was told that they were on- yes. They will be able to converse when they travel abroad and Norway, to name a few. site waiting for PG&E to clear digging site of underground wires communicate with those who visit us from other nations. A won- In this way, citizens can democratically own and control everything; for a safe repair. derful skill set to have. not a single person like our president or his wealthy friends. And the Alameda County Fire Department showed up, too! However...if the foreign language is a primary tongue and It is probably the direction we should be moving because citizens We prepared ourselves for a long night of no water. When we merely a substitute for proficient English... of socialist countries have better standards of living, healthcare and went to bed around 11:00 p.m., the EBMUD response team was I have had the privilege of coaching soccer for 14 years starting education. In other words, socialism is not a dirty word! Look it up for still working on it. They worked tirelessly throughout the night when my kid was 4. I have had the greatest collection of CV par- yourself if you don’t believe me. and when I checked at 2:00 a.m., we had water back at full pres- ents during that time. Otherwise, I am pleased to see a move away from the ideas and sure! Positive, helpful, friendly people from all walks of life (includ- policies of the current administration which are aimed at putting own- Thank you so much to the EBMUD response team (and Director ing teachers from CVUSD). You would never imagine this group ership of everything to as few wealthy individuals as possible. Frank Mellon and the rest of the board) that was not only ready to turning violent. The one time it almost happened was at a soccer —George Reinheimer, Castro Valley match where the other team’s parents were conversing in a foreign serve, but served so promptly! Thank you from your Betrose Court tongue. neighbors! Hate Crimes: Cautions Against Jumping to Conclusions — , Lack of a common language resulted in assumptions based Bruce D. & Linda Johnson Castro Valley Editor: merely on tonality. Tempers flared. Conflict almost erupted – -be After Peter Hauer’s letter (“Accuses Minorities and Left-Wing- cause no one understood each other. Wants to See New Candidates on Ballot for CVSan Board Editor: ers of Cereating ‘False Impression that America is Still Rife with The lack of a common tongue will condemn any group of peo- informed us that many alleged hate Two Board of Director positions will be on the Nov. 6 General Elec- Hate’,” Letters, June 20) ple to division and strife. Look at the story of the Tower of Babel crimes are really fake, I thought this good news would be wel- tion Ballot. in Genesis 11 and see the result. Even Babbel Magazine says comed by everyone. After all, isn’t it wonderful that America is Nomination papers can be filed with the Alameda County Registrar not nearly as racists as many people believe? of Voters. The Nomination Period is July 16 to Aug. 10, 2018. During But the letters in reply to this good news were positively angry. this period, all candidates must file nomination documents and their Apparently the myth that America is still a racist society is a cher- declarations of candidacy for office. THE FORUM CROSSWORD ished delusion for leftists, which they refuse to abandon easily. Please consider running for the CVSan Board of Directors. For example, Kay Athos (Questions Peter Hauer’s Claims —Ken Owen, Castro Valley About Bogus Hate Crimes,” Letters, June 27) and Carol Sholin School Board Members Honored by Union Endorsement (“Advises Against Using Google Search to Validate Claims,” Let- refuse to seriously consider any evidence that some Editor: ters, July 4) alleged hate crimes are really fake. We are very honored that the Castro Valley Teachers Association Ms. Athos even misquoted President Trump three times. And has endorsed us for another term on the Board of Education. More Ms. Sholin wrongly assumed that Mr. Hauer’s Google search for importantly, we greatly appreciate the excellent work that the teachers “fake hate crimes” could only have turned up “multiple hits” for do for our students every day. the same story. Wrong. My own search revealed 14 separate Castro Valley Unified School District is an extraordinary team. cases in the past two years, with most resulting in criminal charges Recently, the California Department of Education named CVUSD as for making false police reports. a California Exemplary District, one of only 23 out of more than 1100 Mr. Hauer made two cogent inferences about hate crimes. First, school districts in the state. real hate crimes must be fairly rare (or at least far less common That achievement was the work of inspired and passionate teachers, than most people think). Otherwise, leftist provocateurs would not terrific support staff, outstanding administrators, dedicated and caring feel the need to stage them. parents, and an amazingly supportive community. The second inference is that these fakers have an evil motive; We are humbled by the teachers’ vote of confidence and proud to be i.e. scaring racial minorities into voting for Democrats. Well, I part of this extraordinary community. cannot imagine any other motive for such dishonest behavior, can — , Gary Howard Castro Valley you? That does not mean Mr. Hauer or I think that racial mi- — , Dot Theodore Castro Valley norities are stupid (as Ms. Sholin unfairly claimed). Many smart people get fooled by these fake stories. ACROSS DOWN So the next time you hear about a hate crime, don’t assume it is 1 Departed 1 Final true. But don’t assume it is fake either. Don’t jump to any conclu- 5 “Gosh!” 2 World’s fair Obituaries sions, until a suspect has been identified, or better yet, convicted. 8 Capri or Wight 3 Antiaircraft fire —Karl Becker, Castro Valley 12 Wheelbase terminus 4 Doctrine 5 Astronaut Gus Since 1965 CASTRO VALLEY 13 Scepter Urges Letter Writer to Stop Watching Fox News 14 Mast 6 A billion years FORUM OBITUARIES Editor: 15 Punishing, in a way 7 -- Allan Poe Jess C. Spencer may be emailed to: 17 Erstwhile acorns 8 U-235, e.g. [email protected] I suggest Mr. Hauer stop watching Breitbart and Fox News. 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Tickets: Being Used Unethically

continued from front page “Expensive tickets seem to be treated as a perk of office or employment: They are often used repeatedly by the same elected or ap- pointed officials and their staff members and not fairly distributed to other county workers.” And it said, “The most valuable tickets are seldom given to community groups that could use them as important fundraising tools. “Although approximately 30 percent of tickets are given to worthy non-profit organi- zations for use in fundraising, almost none of the most valuable playoffs and finals tickets go to community groups.” Paul Keim performing at The Lab: Open Mic. For the Warriors’ tickets to playoffs and fi- nals games, only 10 tickets out of 407 went to non-profit organizations. This Week at Smalltown “The vast majority of employees who re- Investigators with the California Department of Motor Vehicles caught the ceive tickets are the staff members of the offi- offenders during 256 enforcement operations throughout the state. • Thursday, July 19 — The Lab: Open Mic The Lab is a monthly Open Mic that allows musicians, poets, cials responsible for their distribution. and other artists to workshop pieces they are working on, in front “While the county and the Coliseum Au- of and among friends. Everyone is welcome! Sign-ups start at thority established ticket policies listing what Crackdown on Fraudulent Use of 6:50. First performances start around 7:15 p.m. Sets run between sound like valid public purposes, in practice, 10-15 minutes (depending on number of performers). the policies are used as a cover for the same officials and employees to use the tickets to Disabled Person Parking Placards • Saturday, July 21, 2-6 p.m. Smalltown Open Studio perform “inspections” that never result in Come connect with other Eden area artists in a shared and infor- An aggressive crackdown on the fraudu- its enforcement efforts by holding as written reports.” lent use of disabled person parking placards many as 24 operations each month. It also mal studio environment. We provide tables and chairs, you bring And when reports were written, “they re- your art to work on. Free resulted in 2,485 misdemeanor citations be- launched an awareness campaign to educate ported the wrong dates, the wrong events, the ing issued between in the past 12 months. the public about the proper use of a disabled • Thursday, July 26, 2-6 p.m. Open Door wrong recipients, and the wrong ticket num- Investigators with the California Depart- person parking placard. It’s about People. It’s about community. It’s about Collabora- bers, and occasionally left off the alleged pub- ment of Motor Vehicles (DMV) caught the Statistics show that, on average, one out of tion. It’s about random strangers and random events that somehow lic purpose for which the tickets were distrib- offenders during 256 enforcement opera- 10 people who DMV investigators contacted always seem to connect with you. It’s about good stories, from uted – the whole reason behind the creation of tions throughout the state. in the past 12 months were either illegally good people, from all walks of life. It’s about fun and creativity, the reporting system.” Offenders have their placard confiscated using a disabled person parking placard or justice and meaning. It’s about the good things that bind us to- Now the agencies that the grand jury ad- and receive a misdemeanor citation that car- parking in a disabled spot without a placard. gether. Every Thursday night Smalltown Society opens the door dressed have 90 days to give a written re- ries a $250 to $1,000 fine. The violation also Large sporting and music events typical- to “THE SPACE.” Occasionally there’s a film, a workshop, or sponse. appears on their driver record. ly attract offenders who seek prime parking planned discussions, more often there are unplanned connections The full 131-page grand jury report is During the past year, the DMV increased that is often offered at no cost. and creations. A free and open workspace. Free Wi-Fi. Anyone is available at acgov.org/grandjury/reports.htm. welcome. Come Join the Song. Free. More details on these events and others: smalltownsociety.com. Smalltown Society is located at 22222 Redwood Road, CV.

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Hazardous ADOPT-A-PET District Attorney’s Office Warning: Material? Don’t Fall for Latest Phone Scam The Alameda County District the phone and addresses the call But the Alameda County Dis- Recycle It Attorney’s Office has learned of recipient by name and supplies a trict Attorney’s Office never calls a recent attempted scam in which correct date of birth. with a demand for money or pay- Castro Valley Sanitary District people are receiving calls on cell The caller claims to be collect- ment. Any such calls are a scam will hold its CVSan Recycles Day and home phones from someone ing on a payday advance loan with and the public is warned not to event, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. claiming to be from the Alameda a case number and demands an respond with any kind of payment on Saturday, Aug. 4, at Canyon County District Attorney’s Office. immediate cash payment be wired Anyone receiving such a call Middle School. MISS MINION is all purrs, kiss- GUS is 3-months-old. He likes The callers leave messages or or the person will face arrest, pros- should report the attempted fraud Alameda County residents es, and cuddles. At 3 months old, to hide under things and pop speak to the individual answering ecution and wage garnishment. by calling 510-383-8600. (not businesses) are invited to she loves to play with toys and is out to an unsuspecting party. bring such household hazardous very interested in cuddling with He wants to find a loving family waste materials as paint, caustics, people. More info: Hayward soon. Info: Hayward Animal Reports: Assault With a Deadly Weapon fluorescent bulbs, automotive Animal Shelter: (510) 293-7200. Shelter: (510) 293-7200. chemicals and batteries, e-waste continued from page 3 an unspecified amount of unpaid wood City was arrested on sus- (computer equipment, TVs, etc.), Assault with Deadly Weapon merchandise. A 41-year-old man picion of public intoxication. syringes (in approved containers), Friday, July 6: at 1:18 a.m., dep- from Walnut Creek, was charged Deputies stopped the woman for and prescription and over-the- uties arrested two men outside a on suspicion of assault with a questioning on the sidewalk in counter medicines for disposal. grocery store on Redwood Road deadly weapon. Deputies arrived front of an apartment on Stanton This event is a partnership be- near Castro Valley Boulevard. An to take both men into custody. Avenue near San Carlos Avenue. tween CVSan and the Alameda emergency call from store security The woman smelled of alcohol but County Household Hazardous reported that one man—a 30-year- Refused a Breathalyzer refused to perform a breath test to Waste Facility. old man from San Francisco— Monday, July 2: at 4:18 p.m., a verify her status. Deputies took the Canyon Middle School is locat- was spotted leaving the store with 54-year-old woman from Red- woman into custody. ed at 19600 Cull Canyon Road. MARMALADE is a male FLORA is a sweet grey- For a full list of disposable orange tabby, approximately 6 striped tabby kitten with white items, visit www.cvsan.org/hhwe years old. He is a very friendly bib and paws. She is 3-months- Solid-Waste Specialist Sought by CVSan of their household hazardous cat who loves to be petted. and old and is very playful. For waste and keeps these materials gets along well with other cats. more information, please visit: The Castro Valley Sanitary Dis- agement and collection, process- the required knowledge and skills out of our landfill, groundwater, Info at: dustypawsrescue.org dustypawsrescue.org trict has begun accepting applica- ing, and disposal services. for this position. and bay.” tions for the position of Solid Waste This is a full-time, non-exempt Experience using Adobe Cre- Specialist who would be responsi- position that requires graduation ative Suite is highly desirable. ble for the district’s programs that from a four-year university and at Visit www.cvsan.org/employ- reduce the generation of waste and least one year of verifiable experi- mentopps for more information divert it from the landfill. ence either in developing and im- and to apply. Applications will be This position also provides sup- plementing solid waste recycling accepted until 2 p.m. on Friday, port for CVSan’s solid waste man- programs or in a field that provides July 27.

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