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PHOTOS BY JIM KNOWLES The city hired attorney Karen Kramer to look into claims made by Davis Street Family Resource Music in the Streets Center CEO Rose Padilla John- Voters Pass son that Zapata allegedly made sexual comments to Johnson and As Cherry Festival implied that a $1.5 million loan San Lorenzo the city gave to to Davis Street in 2016 could have been extended if School Bond Draws a Crowd Johnson were to have a relation- By Amy Sylvestri The Project 4 Band was in a groove as part of the ship with him. San Leandro Times entertainment at the Cherry Festival on Saturday on After five months of inter- W. Estudillo Avenue in downtown San Leandro. Many views with nine people, and In Alameda county just 20 booths sold cherries as the crowd mingled and enjoyed reviewing hundreds of docu- percent of registered voters the sunny afternoon to mark the annual festival that ments, emails, and text messages, (about 170,000 people) both- began in San Leandro in 1909. Kramer found Zapata had not ered to cast a vote in Tuesday’s behaved inappropriately and California Primary Election. The that Johnson’s account of events preliminary results are in. could be proven to be false in Ballot Measures several instances. Voters passed the San Lo- The City Council voted 6-1 renzo School District Measure San Lorenzo Woman, 97, at a closed session Monday night B bond, a $130 million bond to reinstate Zapata, with Council- the district says will be used to man Ed Hernandez dissenting. upgrade outdated classrooms Hasn’t Lost Any of Her Spunk Hernandez could not be reached and buildings at the schools for comment. and improve student access to Zapata returned to work on technology. By Jim Knowles San Leandro Times Tuesday afternoon, hours after see ELECTION, page 8 Ora Wheeler turns 97 next my age are sitting on their butt week but that doesn’t mean she looking out the window. That’s INSIDE YOUR TIMES can’t still quarrel with a neighbor. what killed ’em.” She’s sick of the guy’s big Tending the garden, Wheeler ■ NEWS Auto...... 6 tree covering half her garden gets right down to business. Transgender activist to speak Calendar...... 4 with leaves. “I hand water it,” she says. at the library. Page 2 Classified Ads...... 12 She works in her garden ev- “And I put in fertilizer. I use bull. Crime...... 3 ery day. The only part she doesn’t You know what bull is?” She ■ like are those damned tiny little grins when she asks that question. CRIME Crossword...... 14 leaves. Wheeler grows roses, laven- Pair arrested for downtown Homes...... 10 carjacking. Page 3 “You can’t even rake them, der, daisies, and there’s rhubarb, Home Services...... 12 Inquiring Reporter.... 15 you need a blower,” she says. an apple tree and a lemon tree. ■ COMEDY Other than that, gardening is “I don’t use city water, it’s all Letters...... 15 Copeland to bring comedy Lifestyle...... 7 her favorite thing. well water,” she says. shows to town. Page 14 “The exercise for one thing,” Wheeler points to the well Obituaries...... 14 PHOTO BY JIM KNOWLES Wheeler says. “I just can’t believe pump by the back wall of her 38,500 EVERY THURSDAY Seniors...... 9 that I keep going. Most people see GARDEN, page 8 Ora Wheeler works on her garden every day THE LARGEST FREE-DELIVERED NEWSPAPER IN THE EAST BAY 2 THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018 San Leandro Times

Meeting Pets of the Week Transgender Activist, Storyteller Schedules Willis to Speak on Saturday ■ CITY COUNCIL In recognition of LGBT Pride Council meets on the first and third Month, the San Leandro Main Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in Library welcomes guest speaker City Council Chambers, City Hall, Raquel Willis this Saturday from 835 E. 14th St., San Leandro 2 to 3 p.m. For more information, call the A reception will follow the City Clerk at 577-3367. talk at the library, 300 Estudillo Ave. Admission is free. ■ SAN LEANDRO Willis is a queer transgender SCHOOL BOARD activist, writer and storyteller Board meets on the second Tuesday dedicated to inspiring and ele- of each month at 7 p.m. in the vating marginalized individuals, City Council Chambers, City Hall, Simom Piper particularly women of color. 835 E. 14th St., San Leandro. She began her career as a For more information, call The Pets of the Week at the ready to go home with you. news reporter in Monroe, Georgia Michelle Mayfield at 667-3522. Hayward Animal Shelter, 16 Piper is a 4-month-old kitten and is a national organizer for the Barnes Court in Hayward, are who’s curious, social and easygo- Transgender Law Center (TLC), Simon the bunny and Piper the ing. She arrived with three litter the largest such organization in kitten. mates, all timid, and all have the U.S. Simon is a laidback bunny blossomed into perfect kittens. She quickly took her talents who does well with handling. For more information on for storytelling, writing and He loves snacking on basil and Simon or Piper, call the Hayward advocacy to the digital world San Leandro Times timothy hay. He’s neutered and Animal Shelter at 293-7200. and began to uplift grassroots organizing efforts in Atlanta. She An independent hometown worked on behalf of the Solutions Raquel Willis was a featured speaker at the National Wom- newspaper serving GOLFING FUN FOR EVERYONE Not Punishments Coalition to end en’s March in Washington last year. San Leandro, Ashland, Adult Lessons • Junior Academy Clinics • Corportate Outings police profiling of transgender San Lorenzo and women of color and mass incar- Sheffield Village We produce happy, confident, and complete players. California. speaker at the National Women’s ceration. Her writing has been featured March in Washington, D.C. EDITORIAL She also successfully led the on Autostraddle, Buzzfeed, Me- In May 2017, she was named Fred Zehnder Atlanta Trans Liberation Tuesday dium’s Cuepoint, ForHarriet, to ESSENCE's Woke 100 Women, Editor and Publisher mobilization effort in conjunction HuffPost, PRIDE, Quartz, The which honored “the women who with the larger Black Lives Mat- Root and VICE. She's currently are blazing trails for equal rights Jim Knowles Managing Editor www.kmrgolfinc.com ter network. working on a collection of essays and inclusion for Black people Her dedication to trans ad- about her experiences and inter- in America.” For this program, [email protected] Skywest Golf Course • 1401 Golf Course Road • Hayward vocacy opened the door to her sectionality. Willis will discuss the “Power of Amy Sylvestri (202)630-7739 or [email protected] current work at TLC in Oakland, In January 2017, she was a Authentic Storytelling.” City Editor [email protected] Steve Schaefer Auto Editor NOW

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❖ Hearing Loss Association Meeting June 12, at the San Leandro Main Library, 300 The Hearing Loss Association will meet on Estudillo Ave. Doors open for refreshments at Saturday, June 9, at the Oakland Kaiser Per- 6:30 p.m., the meeting starts at 7 p.m., and the manente Hospital, Fabiola Bldg., 3801 Howe demonstration will begin at 7:30 p.m. SLAA St., lower level, room G26. Refreshments membership is $40 per year. are at 9:30 a.m. with the program starting at 10 a.m. Attorney Steven Derby returns. Mr. ❖ San Leandro Democratic Club Derby represents people with disabilities, his The San Leandro Democratic Club will own family has dealt with a hearing disability. show a movie about senior financial abuse June is the last meeting before summer break, on Wednesday, June 13, at 10 a.m. at the San so this is potluck, please bring finger food to Leandro Senior Center, 13909 East 14th St. share. Parking is free in the old garage across The speaker will be Alameda County super- from Howe Street. For more information, email visor Wilma Chan. [email protected] or call Kay at 886-4717. ❖ Lung Cancer Symposium ❖ I.D.E.S. St. John Lunch & Bingo Lung cancer is the second most common cancer I.D.E.S. St. John, 1670 Orchard Ave. in San in the United States and ranks number one in Leandro, will host a hamburger lunch and cancer deaths. Eden Medical Center has a lung bingo on Saturday, June 9, at noon. Tickets are cancer screening program. Find out from ex- $10 and include lunch and four bingo cards. perts if you meet the criteria for low-dose chest PHOTO COURTESY OF U.S. NAVY Extra cards are 25 cents each. For tickets, call CT screening and, if you do, what happens if a Commanding officer Capt. Alan Schrader (left), Naval Base Kitsap, presents Aviation Helder Quadros at 357-5846 or Willie Cavo lung nodule is found, and the ins and outs of a Boatswain’s Mate (Engine) 1st Class Mark G. Dalmacio with the Good Conduct Award at 635-6326. positive lung cancer diagnosis. A free sympo- during an all-hands call on NBK-Bremerton. sium will be held on Wednesday, June 13, from 6 ❖ Japanese Center’s Annual Bazaar to 8 p.m. in the 2nd floor conference room in the The Eden Japanese Community Center’s An- medical office building attached to the hospital nual Bazaar will be on Saturday and Sunday, at 20101 Lake Chabot Road. To register or for 1st Class Mark G. Dalmacio June 9 and 10, at 710 Elgin St. in San Lorenzo, more details, please call 510-727-2718 or email from 1 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to [email protected]. Awarded the Good Conduct Award 6 p.m. on Sunday. Enjoy Japanese food (bar- becued teriyaki chicken and rib dinner, sushi, ❖ Families Belong Together Rally Navy Petty Officer 1st Class serving the community. South Lake Tahoe, Calif. udon, chicken curry and shaved ice), carni- Families Belong Together will host a rally Mark G. Dalmacio has been Dalmacio is currently serv- He earned a bachelor’s de- val-type games for kids, bingo and a raffle. on Thursday, June 14, at 6 p.m. at Hayward named Awarded Good Con- ing as a facility manager with gree in 2011 from California City Hall, 777 B St. in Hayward to protest the duct Award in recognition of the Unaccompanied Housing State University - Northridge, ❖ St. John’s Luncheon and Fashion Show Trump administration’s treatment of refugee faithful, zealous and obedient Office, Naval Base Kitsap, Northridge, Calif. A salad bar luncheon and fashion show will be and immigrant families. For more information, service. Wash. He has served in the mil- held on Saturday, June 9, at St. John’s Church, visit www.famliesbelong.org. Selection was based on the itary for 6 years. 264 East Lewelling Blvd. in San Lorenzo. individual’s exemplary duty Dalmacio is the son of Elvi- The doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be at ❖ Eagles Father’s Day Brunch Canceled performance, job knowledge, ra G. Dalmacio of San Leandro, noon, followed by “Fashions In Time” show Due to lack of response the Fraternal Order of leadership qualities, teamwork Calif. Environmental with the Goodwill Bags making an encore ap- Eagles Eden Auxiliary 1139 will not be able ethic, personal achievements He is a 2006 graduate of pearance. There will be a large assortment of to hold its Before Fathers Day Brunch on Sat- and record of supporting and South Tahoe High School, Crimes delicious salads, alcoholic and non-alcoholic urday, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Presentation beverages, raffle items including a money Eagles Hall, 21406 Foothill Blvd. in Hayward. tree as well as door prizes and cheesecake for For more information, call Glenda at 584-1568 HOROSCOPE by Salomé A free presentation on Envi- dessert. Tickets are $20 so bring your friends or 782-8187. © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. ronmental Crimes in Alameda and family and come enjoy a wonderful time. County will be held on Tuesday, For tickets or more information, call Eva Lowe ❖ Summer Sports Collectors Show June 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the at 586-0376. The Meridians of St. Leander’s will have ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your creative side is enhanced by indulging Castro Valley Library, 3600 yourself in as much artistic inspiration (music, art, dance, etc.) as you can fit their 17th Summer Sports Collectors Show into your schedule. Bring someone special along. Norbridge Ave. in Castro Valley. ❖ Talk on the Medical Value of Cannabis on Saturday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at A panel of environmental A discussion on encounters with medical Ryan O’Connell Hall, 575 W. Estudillo Ave. in TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Take a little restorative time out of your busy life. Go somewhere quiet this weekend. Or just close the door, turn on law experts from the Alameda cannabis will be held on Sunday, June 10, at San Leandro. Sports memorabilia for sale with the answering machine and pretend you’re away. County District Attorney’s office 12:30 p.m., at All Saints Episcopal Church, proceeds benefiting St. Leander’s parish and will identify the most common 911 Dowling Blvd in San Leandro. The Rev. local charities. Admission is $4, or $2 for those GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your advice might be much in demand by family and friends this week. But reserve time for yourself to investigate a environmental crimes in the Bay Justin Cannon will facilitate a round-table under 10 or over 65. For more information, call project that could have some unexpected potential. Area, and provide resources to with a panel of church members who will Mark at 538-6245. better understand the impact CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Work-related issues demand your attention share their first-hand experience of medical in the early part of the week. Family matters dominate Thursday and Friday. of environmental crimes and to cannabis use. The round-table will only ❖ SL Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp But the weekend is yours to spend as you please. help identify and report them. explore the medical value of cannabis and not its The San Leandro Boys and Girls Club is LEO (July 23 to August 22) Try to keep your temper in check as you deal For more information, con- recreational use. All are welcome to attend this offering a 7-week summer camp at Hillside with someone who seems to enjoy showing disrespect. Losing your Leonine tact Jennifer Ong, League of cool might be just what the goader hopes to see. educational event. For more information, visit Elementary School from June 18 to Aug. 3 for Women Voters Eden Area, at www.saintsalive.net. kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A heated confrontation needs 397-9006 or ongforcommuni- camp runs daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., plus some cool-off time before it boils over. Better to step away than to try to win ❖ an argument where emotions overrule the facts. [email protected]. The Eagles Salad Bar Lunch & Bingo an early-bird drop-off at 7 a.m. at $5 per day. The Fraternal Order of Eagles Eden Auxiliary Register at the Boys and Girls Club main office LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Someone very special in your life finally sends that reassuring message you’ve been hoping for. You can now 1139 will host its salad bar lunch and bingo on at 401 Marina Blvd. in San Leandro, between devote more time to the tasks you had put aside. Monday, June 11, at noon at the Eagles Hall, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The WATCH 21406 Foothill Blvd. in Hayward. A donation fee is $525. For more information, call Ms. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Job pressures begin to ease by week’s end, leaving you time to relax and restore your energy levels before BATTERIES of $8 includes lunch and one bingo card. Join in Maria at 566-1827. you face next week’s emerging challenges. for good food and a fun afternoon for a worthy ❖ SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your spiritual strength DONE cause. For more information, call Glenda at The Happy Stampers helps calm a friend who might be facing an unsettling change in their life. An 584-1568 or 782-8187. Come join the Happy Stampers who make offer to help comes from a surprising source. RIGHT greeting cards using rubber stamps and dyes. ❖ CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) By midweek you could learn Art Demonstration by Shari Benson The club meets the second Monday of each some surprising facts about an associate that might cause you to reconsider Sculpture artist Shari Benson will give a month at 1:30 p.m. at the San Leandro Library, a long-held view about someone in your past. ALLPHIN JEWELERS demonstration at the monthly meeting of the 300 Estudillo Ave. For more information, call AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) One of those rare-for-you Since 1923 Leandro Art Association (SLAA) on Tuesday, Jane at 483-0389. darker moods sets in in the early part of the week. But by Thursday, the clouds lift and you’re back doing nice things for people in need. 155 Parrott Street San Leandro • 357-3442 Calendar items should be submitted at least one week prior to the desired edition of the PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Use that sharp Piscean Times, which is published Thursdays. Space limitations require we print items of the perceptiveness to reel in more information about a promising offer so that Wednesday-Friday 11am-5pm most general interest. Only Non-Profit Organizations should submit calendar items. you have the facts to back up whatever decision you make. Saturday 11am-4pm San Leandro Times THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018 5 Report: Kramer report lays out facts and timeline in detail continued from front page ating with Mayor Cutter because an apology from Johnson, but Johnson said that she believes between Ms. Padilla Johnson and he thought she would be the does think she owes San Leandro that the public will be wary of Mr. Zapata was a professional swing vote for the City Council an explanation. dealing with Zapata in the future. relationship.” to approve an extension. “This was a cruel and cal- “We must challenge our lead- The council offered no com- culated attempt to impugn my ers to lead by example,” wrote ment on their decision at Monday Zapata’s Reason for integrity,” said Zapata. “It was Johnson. “In the future, the City night’s meeting, but Mayor Pau- Sending Email not well-thought out. This per- Manager must be compelled to line Cutter released a statement Before Johnson’s allegations son owes an explanation to the conduct himself appropriately via email. were made public last January, community, to the Davis Street “The City Council has unan- Zapata released a preemptive board of directors, and to others imously accepted the findings of 23-page email denying any in- as to what was on this person’s I am the independent investigator,” appropriate behavior. mind. I think it’s a tragedy that wrote Cutter. “The City Council In a phone interview with this occurred at public expense “disappointed has also determined that it is ap- Zapata on Tuesday with San but my reputation will survive propriate for the City Manager to Leandro City Attorney Richard because I did nothing wrong.” in the report Rose Padilla Johnson’s accusations against Chris Zapata Pio Roda also on the line, Zapata City Attorney Pio Roda said return to his duties. City Manager were not substantiated. Zapata denied all wrongdoing said he’d heard whispers of the that the total expense of the in- and its find- and the investigation concluded not tell Kramer when this event sentative contacted San Leandro allegations for over a year and vestigation was $38,000. The city ings, which that his testimony was credible.” allegedly happened and Zapata Finance Director David Baum after speaking with his lawyer, he also had to pay Zapata’s salary Cutter went on to say that the denied it outright. to get the city’s banking details decided he needed to fight back. ($244,170 annually) on top of the I believe city was eager to move forward The report says that John- to make the transfer and the city “For 400 days, I’d been a acting city manager’s pay while and complimented Zapata on his son’s primary allegation – that thought the money was on its victim of a smear campaign,” he was on leave. favored the work as city manager. way, so Kramer therefore deter- said Zapata. “If you don’t tell mined that it was unlikely that your story, someone else will, so Johnson: ‘Report Favored aggressor. Johnson’s Account Ms. Padilla Johnson had pled with Zapata I sent the email.” the Aggressor’ Called ‘Inconsistent’ days earlier. Zapata said that despite the On Tuesday afternoon, John- — Davis Street CEO Kramer’s report said that “Johnson Kramer said it wasn’t until accusations made by Johnson, son sent out a written statement Rose Padilla Johnson Johnson’s account of the timeline a voicemail was left by Johnson he and the city will still work through her publicist Sam Singer of events was often inconsistent made many on Oct. 31 at 3:40 p.m. (the day with Davis Street, as it is one of saying that she is disappointed and to execute the work of the and said that Zapata backed up his the payment was due) that Zapata San Leandro’s largest charitable in Kramer’s conclusion and will City with the highest standards testimony with numerous emails inaccurate became aware the city wouldn’t organizations. continue her charitable efforts. of fairness. The importance of and texts. be repaid. “Any type of perceived re- “There are no winners here.” Davis Street and its services to Kramer wrote: “Ms. Padilla statements When the loan became over- taliation is a non-starter,” said wrote Johnson. “I am proud the neediest members of our Johnson made many inaccurate due, Zapata discovered that John- Zapata. “We must work with and pleased that I stood up and society is more important than statements during her interviews during her son had used the same piece of Davis Street. They have an im- reported the incidents and situa- anything else.” as part of this investigation. It is property as collateral to secure portant mission.” tions that happened to me. I am Kramer’s summary of her in- unclear if Ms. Padilla Johnson interviews. the loan from the city and as disappointed in the report and its vestigation is available at https:// did so knowingly or because of well as a line credit from Wells Zapata: ‘Johnson Owes San findings, which I believe favored bit.ly/2Jh5aae and Pio Roda said the passage of time and/or her Fargo. Kramer found that Zapata Leandro an Explanation’ the aggressor in this misconduct the complete report will be made — Attorney Karen Kramer own perception of certain events would’ve been unlikely to pursue Zapata said he doesn’t want case.” public by July 31. being clouded by the stress she a romantic relationship with was under due to the financial Zapata would extend the terms of Johnson given his discovery of San Leandro Times condition of Davis Street during the $1.5 million loan that Davis her dishonesty in that matter. the relevant time period.” Street owned the city – doesn’t Johnson said that the alleged PRESENTS Kramer said that some of make chronological sense by misconduct came to a head when Johnson’s allegations were easily Johnson’s own timeline. Zapata told her “you hold the disproved such as a claim that Specifically, Johnson said key” regarding the loan exten- The Zapata would only agree to meet that she “begged” for a loan sion, which she says she took as with her privately at the Fosters extension in October 2016 and meaning he’d help Davis Street Freeze when there was evidence Zapata tried to take advantage of financially in exchange for a they met numerous times at City her desperation. Kramer found sexual relationship. Hall over several years. that, at that time, Zapata believed Kramer found that Zapata Zapata said that he agreed to that the matter was already set- likely did say “you hold the key” meet at the Foster’s Freeze be- tled and that the city would be to Johnson at some point, but said cause it was approximately half- wired the money by the end of Zapata provided a reasonable Senior way between his and Johnson’s the month. explanation for using the phrase, offices and that he doesn't like to In fact, a Davis Street repre- in that he was referring to negoti- meet for meals or after work, but he said Johnson initiated all the ice cream meetings. 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Today’s rolla comes in six grades, from San Leandro Times Corolla comes only as a four- the base L through the popular he Toyota Corolla door sedan, but there have been LE model, and XLE, SE, and is the most popular wagon and hatchback models top XSE. There is also an Eco car ever made. Now over the years. version of the LE, which through T in its 52nd year and The first Corollas were- re some tweaks and adjustments 11th generation, it has sold over leased in Japan in late 1966. (and nearly 300 pounds less 44 million units during its long Some made it to the U.S. The mass than the XSE), pushes the lifespan, and Toyota adds about second generation was a little fuel economy numbers up a few 1.5 million to that total every more appealing. My brother had clicks, hitting the magic 40 miles year. The cars are sold in more a yellow 1973 model that we per gallon on the highway. than 150 countries and built in drove together from Alabama to My test car, in a jaunty Blue 16 plants, including two in North Arizona during one hot summer. Crush Metallic, was an XSE, so it America, one in Blue Springs, The slightly larger, sharper-edged had pretty much everything. The Mississippi and one in Cam- third-generation car was sold for Entune upgraded audio system bridge, Ontario, Canada, where the rest of the 1970s. My other ($525) was welcome, however, my test car was made. brother drove a silver one. the TRD (Toyota Racing Devel- It’s easy to spot models from The Corolla has grown tre- opment) branded performance nearly all generations of Corolla mendously since it arrived. For ex- exhaust gave the car a throaty on the road today. That’s because ample, the wheelbase of the 1966 roar when accelerating that The Toyota’s unibody, which makes extensive use of high-tensile-strength steel, provides Toyota sold so many, and be- car was just 90 inches. By 1987 wasn’t music to my ears. The a rigid platform that forms a foundation for predictable handling and a comfortable ride. cause they built them to last. it stretched to 95.7 inches. TRD items, including air filter Camry, I expect the next-gen While cars like the Honda Today’s car extends to 106.3 inch- and sway bar, added more than Corolla will get more expressive Civic reinvent themselves ev- es. The 2018 car is more than 30 $1,000 to the car. details. ery generation, the Corolla has inches longer and 11 inches wider The engine is a 1.8-liter in- Driving the Corolla, you feel grown and matured through the than the 1966 version. Naturally, line four-cylinder unit driving safe and secure. Everything is decades while retaining its rea- engine size and standard equip- the front wheels through a con- well made and works great, but sonable, easy to ignore simplici- ment have increased too. tinuously-variable automatic there is little luxury or excite- ty. Sometimes boxy, sometimes To keep it accessible to a transmission (CVT). It’s good ment. My car’s black interior rounded, the general practicality wide group of shoppers, the Co- for an adequate 132 horsepower was a letdown after the promise and 128 lb.-ft. of torque, moving of fun from the bright blue body. 2,870 pounds of car. The CVT The base car starts at a mere features Intelligence Shift, which $19,495, although there are few CALL FOR YOUR SPRING provides a more natural feel, rep- takers, I suspect. Most are will- The Corolla XLE and SE grades feature a leather-trimmed AUTO CHECK-UP licating a traditional six-speed ing to move up to the LE for just steering wheel with controls for audio, hands-free phone automatic. $435 more, which adds nicer seat and voice commands. FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR The official EPA numbers fabric, remote keyless entry, auto brakes. high beams. Your Dealer Alternative • Serving San Leandro Since 1970 were 28 City, 35 Highway, and climate control, and power mir- Every Corolla comes with My test car carried a base We Service All Foreign & Domestic Makes 31. Combined, however, I only rors. standard Scout navigation, an price of $22,730, and with options got 26 mpg during my test. The As a top-level car, my XSE illuminated visor vanity mirror, and delivery, came to $25,337. QUALITY Green scores are a disappoint- wore Softex artificial leather on and perhaps more importantly, By today’s standards, that’s im- DORALS FACTORY SCHEDULED ing 3 for Smog but a better 7 for heated seats. It also provided Toyota Safety Sense. This col- pressive, although it’s a lot for a MAINTENANCE Greenhouse gas, so the car earns premium instrumentation, smart lection of high-tech lifesaving Corolla. Auto Repair EPA Smartway status. key entry, and a leather-wrapped and accident avoiding devices If you want a compact car you 2000 MERCED ST. • SAN LEANDRO • 352-4221 The current Corolla is squinty steering wheel with redundant includes pre-collision and pe- can buy without worry that will MON-FRI • 8:30-5:30 / SAT BY APPT. ONLY with a big mouth, like its popular controls. It came with a tilt/slide destrian detection, lane departure give you years of reliable service

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Swalwell, who represents San votes) will be assessed at a rate Wilma Chan will serve anoth- Lorenzo, Ashland, and Castro of $60 per $100,000 of assessed er term on the Alameda County Valley as part of the 15th Con- property value to those in the San Board of Supervisors, represent- gressional District got 69 percent Lorenzo School District. ing parts of San Leandro and of the vote (42,884 votes) and Alameda County Measure A, San Lorenzo in District 3. Chan will face off against Republican the half-percent sales tax increase got 97 percent of the vote, and Rudy Peters in November. Pe- for childcare and early education there were 680 write-ins for other ters received 28 percent of the failed to reach the 66.6 percent candidates. vote or 16,867 total votes in a supermajority it need to pass, but Sheriff Greg Ahern will serve district that is about 25 percent it was close with 65 percent of another 4-term. He received 96 Republican. the vote (106,943 votes in total). percent of the vote (110,984 RM3, the regional transpor- votes) with about 4,450 write-ins State Elections tation measure to increase bridge for other candidates. Gavin Newsom was the top tolls by $3 over the next few years voter-getter in the crowded 15- was voted on by all Bay Area Federal Elections plus candidate race to be Cal- counties and passed with a 54 In the race for U.S. Senator, ifornia's next governor. The percent simple majority overall. incumbent Dianne Feinstein was Democrat and current lieutenant the clear winner with 44 percent governor got 33 percent of the Alameda County of votes statewide. Because the vote statewide. The race for District Attorney top two vote-getters advance Republican candidate John was the only real competition on to the general election, she will Cox took second place with 26 PHOTO BY JIM KNOWLES the county ballot, as incumbent face off in November against percent of the statewide vote. Ora Wheeler loves gardening but can’t stand the leaves that constantly fall from her Nancy O’Malley defeated civ- fellow Democrat Kevin De Leon Newsom and Cox will face off neighbor’s tree. il rights lawyer Pamela Price. who got 11 percent of the votes in November. O’Malley received 59 percent of statewide. The race for lieutenant gov- the vote (87,643 votes) to Price’s Barbara Lee, the incumbent ernor will be between two Dem- 40 percent (59,979 total votes. who represents San Leandro in ocrats – Eleni Kounalakis who Garden: Well water does the trick The rest of the major races Congress, was running unop- got 23 percent statewide and Ed continued from front page only green yard around here,” in the shipyards and then in a were incumbents running un- posed and got 96.5 precent of the Hernandez who came in second house in San Lorenzo. she says. “I’d hose down the cannery for $25 a week. opposed. vote or 76,567 total votes. The place statewide with 21 percent “My husband dug that well driveway, the street, and people Gus grew up on a farm just Karen Monroe will sere an- rest - nearly 2,800 votes- were of the vote. when we moved here in 1960,” would go by and say, ‘Oh, she’s like Ora, and just like her he was she says. wasting a lot of water.’” one of 11 kids. During the drought, she liked Ora says that people will tell “You had to have those kids to water the front yard. Her neigh- her, “You should see my water to work on the farm,” she says. Don’t Miss the Next Home Improvement Section bors couldn’t because they didn’t bill.” She replies, “You should Wheeler just knows how to maintain their wells. Because she see mine. A water bill doesn’t grow things. Somebody gave her only uses well water outside, her scare me.” a flower in a pot recently but she’s water bill is practically nothing. Wheeler and her late husband SummerSummer HomeHome “Everybody’s yard was Gus moved to California from brown and burned, and I had the Arkansas in 1941. Gus worked On the “farm we grew ImprovementImprovement KIM BROS. JEWELRY • 357-4069 everything 14393-A WASHINGTON AVE. • SAN LEANDRO (NEAR PAK ‘N’ SAVE) we ate. 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You don’t have enough to eat in the wintertime if HEIGHT SET you don’t grow it and can it. You just know what you had to do.” Includes Wheeler used to work in the drop leaf and kitchen for senior lunches in San 2 stools Lorenzo but not since she stopped TOTAL CIRCULATION SPECIALLY driving. She said she called the San Lorenzo Homeowners Asso- 61 PRICED AT ciation about her neighbor’s tree, Castro Valley, Forum000 & San Leandro but didn’t get anywhere. “They’re worthless,” she says Times Combined $ 00 with a wave of her hand. Now 329 she’s trying the county public works department to see if they SOLD AS SET ONLY can do something about her To advertise call: neighbor and his tree, which he Claudette Morrison 510-912-1490 • Mary Florence 510-861-3270 • Linda Nakhai 510-915-1513 SAVINGS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS! won’t trim. “He does everything he can to “Make your house a Dupree’s home” spite me,” Wheeler says. 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Copeland recounts two memo- 21-23) rable weeks in his youth when LOCAL DEATHS On the heels of her he took to the "mean streets" Serving Families In Our Community award-winning show Tipped & of Oakland to buy his mom the With Compassion And Service ExcellenceMaria Ulloa Camacho Serving Families In Our Community Daniel W. Tortorelli will be Thursday June 6, at St. Tipsy, the Best of Fest Winner perfect Christmas gift. With Compassion and Service Excellence Ella Mae Block Lisete R. Pereira Leander Catholic Church in returns with a one-woman noir Diane Barnes: My Stroke of Donald Hayes Devlin San Leandro beginning at 9:30 that puts the DIE in podiatry. n Luck (January 25-27) Daniel W. Tortorelli passed a.m. The Funeral Liturgy will Dan Hoyle: The Real Ameri- The story of a single adop- away on June 1, 2018 at the age follow directly after the Vigil cans (Oct. 19-21) tive mother of special needs and Sara L. Ennor of 78. Visitation will be held at Service. Burial will take place In this acclaimed production, gifted sons, Diane Barnes, a prac- Santos-Robinson Mortuary, 160 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery award-winning actor/playwright ticing physician, forges a new San Leandro Funeral Home Estudillo Ave., San Leandro in Hayward. Arrangements by Hoyle gives a riveting recounting identity after a debilitating stroke. San Leandro LAWYER on Wednesday, June 13 from 5 Santos-Robinson Mortuary, San of his 100-day van trip through 407 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577 Brian Copeland: Grandma & Funeral Home p.m. to 8 p.m. with a vigil ser- Leandro (510-483-0123, san- small-town and rural America, (510) 483 - 5300 | www.sanleandro-fh.com Me (February 22-24) 407 Estudillo Ave., ■ Wills & Trusts vice beginning at 6:30 p.m. The tos-robinson.com). where he found himself at ground In his highly anticipated new San Leandro,Formerly CAGuerrero 94577 Mortuary funeral mass will be held at St. zero of the country's economic play, Brian Copeland examines ■ Felicitas Catholic Church, 1662 510.483.5300HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL Benefits, ERISA inequality and political division. the issue of single parenting www.sanleandro-fh.com Manor Blvd., San Leandro on (Formerly Guerrero Mortuary) SAN LEANDRO Don Reed: Semi-Famous through a very personal story, Serving All Faiths ■ QDROs Thursday, June 14 beginning TIMES OBITUARIES (Nov.16-18) comparing and contrasting the • Large Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by With stories from the famous • Reception Room & KitchenetteFD 442 may be submitted online at trials of single parenting in the Santos-Robinson Mortuary, San ebpublishing.com, emailed to to the infamous, Don Reed re- 1970s and the 21st century. 510-633-9985 Leandro (510-483-0123, san- [email protected] or turns with an all-new collection see COMEDY, page 15 3.375x4-San-Leandro-display-location-ad.indd 1 9/13/12 9:31 AM tos-robinson.com). FD 442 faxed to 510-483-4209. Please n include your phone number. Lisete R. Pereira a long time For help, call 510-614-1555. resident of San Leandro has THE TIMES CROSSWORD SANTOS-ROBINSON MORTUARY passed away. Her Vigil Service Supporting Local Churches and Families for Over 80 Years FUNERAL AND CREMATION PROFESSIONALS FAMILY OWNED Ella Mae Block Traditional Services • Cremation Options September 19, 1952 ~ March 9, 2018 Pre-Arrangements On Friday, March 9th, 2018, after an unexpected and brief illness, Serving All Faiths and Cultures Ella passed away peacefully with her husband and two sons by her side. A native of San Leandro, along with her husband Hank and their 510-483-0123 two canine daughters, Sophie and Suzette, she retired to Oakley in www.santos-robinson.com 2016. CA LIC. FD-81 She will be greatly missed by her husband of 47 years Henry A. Block; her two sons Corey and Stacey; one sister Elaine Pedro; and six grandchildren Caleb, Conor, Keira, Delenn, Stacy Jean and Sammy. At her request no services were held. Maria Ulloa Camacho October 25, 1917 ~ May 29, 2018 Donald Hayes Maria passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the golden age of 100 years old surrounded by Devlin the love of her family. ACROSS DOWN She was born October 25, 1917, in Hagatna (Agana) Guam 1 Move rapidly 1 Hump-backed animal of 5 Pirates’ quaff India to Mariano and Joaquina Ulloa. Two siblings, Ben & Anna Ulloa Donald Hayes Devlin passed away on (both deceased). Married to Vicente R. Camacho (deceased) 8 EPA concern 2 Kin of 1-Down May 31, 2018. He was born to Virginia and 12 World’s fair for 58 years. She had seven children, Junior (deceased), Tony, 3 Colorful fish Dr. Harold Devlin in San Francisco, California. He attended 13 Detergent brand 4 Swamp Lourdes (deceased), Terrie Marzetta (deceased), Gloria Dorris George Washington High School and joined the ROTC. He grad- 14 Hardy cabbage 5 Easily prepared product (Danny), Evelyna Camacho-George (Gary) and Lucille Cama- uated UC Berkeley in 1945 and from Dental school at UC San 15 Tolerate 6 Grecian vessel cho Knight (Greg, deceased) along with grandchildren of 3 gen- Francisco in 1949. He later trained as an Oral Surgery resident at 16 Whatever number 7 Poet Angelou erations. the University of Oklahoma and Northwestern University and lat- 17 “__ have to do” 8 Slalom slope She, her husband and 2 children were WWII prisoners of er joined the Army Dental Corp. He spent two years in the Army 18 Release 9 Futon, for one war for 3 years. She retired as a teacher/principal of 21 years in 20 Heart lines 10 __ podrida at Fort Ord, CA. He finished his Oral Surgery residency in Chica- 22 Sauce source Tamuning, Guam. Then moved to the mainland in 1956 where go at Cook County Hospital in 1955. 11 Solidifies she retired as a manager for SVdP at age 62. She was a member 23 Prickly seedcase 19 “When pigs fly!” He was in private practice in San Francisco and in San 24 Scenery chewers of the Legion of Mary and volunteered for American Legion. Leandro for more than 30 years and taught for 60 years at the 21 Japanese sash 27 Afternoon shows 24 “Let me think ...” Maria sang with the Church of the Assumption choir for many University of California San Francisco and San Francisco Gener- 32 Biz deg. years. 25 “The __ Daba Honey al Hospital. He later was the Chairman and Program Director of 33 Journalist Tarbell moon” Maria enjoyed singing, sewing, cooking, reading medical 34 “Erie Canal” mule Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Alameda County Medical Cen- 26 Compact car maker? 35 Math tables, e.g. books for past time and baking rum bundt cakes. However, her ter (Highland Hospital). He was responsible for joining Highland 28 Citric beverage real joy was being with her grandchildren and showering them Hospital’s Oral Surgery program with the University of the Pacif- 38 Ratio phrase 39 Auto 29 Devil’s home? with love and gifts. Her favorite celebrations were Christmas ic Dental School. 30 Chow down and Easter with her family. Maria always encouraged her family 40 Hr. portion He was an avid photographer, boater, movie maker and an 83 42 Religious retreat 31 __mo replay to further their education, work hard, be strong and pray. year member of the San Francisco Olympic Club. 45 Declare 36 Toughest to find Viewing on Mon 6/11/18 at 4pm and Rosary at 6pm, both He was a devoted husband, father and a positive influence on 49 See 38-Down 37 Gershwin or Glass at San Leandro Funeral Home, 407 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro, family, friends and his profession. He is survived by his wife 50 A billion years 38 Young one CA 94577. Beatrice, his two sons Thomas (Nicole) & Douglas (Sylvia) and 52 Lotion additive 41 Kipling poem Chapel Service on Tues, 6/12/18 at 11am at same location his seven grand children. 53 Faraway fleet? 42 Touch followed by funeral to the Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission 54 Blackbird 43 Protected A public funeral service will be held on Monday, June 11, 44 Repast Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544. 2018 at 10:30 am at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 55 Palm variety Everyone invited to attend a reception following the funeral. 56 Libretto 46 Nastase of tennis lore Stoneridge Dr. in Pleasanton, CA. 47 Lasso Address and directions will be provided at San Leandro Funeral 57 Meadow In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the 58 __ off (angry) 48 Anthropologist Margaret Home on both days. University of Pacific Arthur Dugoni School of Dentistry. 51 Individual ANSWERS ON PAGE 3 San Leandro Times THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018 15 Comedy: Best of SF Solo Series tickets sold for entire series continued from page 14 too, were raised wrong. only series and tickets to individ- Maureen Langan: Daughter of a Jeff Greenwald: Strange ual shows will not be available. Garbageman (March 8-10). Travel Suggestions (April 12-14) General admission season Her Irish mother and Bronx- Audience members step onto tickets are $265, senior season born father, a New York City the stage and spin a huge, colorful tickets are $235. Due to mature sanitation worker, told her to wheel. Greenwald never knows language and themes, this series work hard, get educated and life which tales he is going to tell is recommended for ages 15 would reward her. With humor, during any show, so the audience and up. For tickets, visit www. honesty, and insight, Maureen embarks on an expedition with bestofsfsolo.com. taps into the hearts and frustra- him, from one spin to the next, tions of hard-working people as partner and companion. At right, Don Reed and Mau- everywhere who wonder if they, Best of Solo is a subscription reen Langan. OPINION

the May 31 issue, titled “County Honchos Rake It In,” covered the LETTERS to the EDITOR topic for county personnel, I would INQUIRING REPORTER like to invite her or someone else Letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number, and must to write regarding San Leandro. So be under 300 words. We reserve the right to edit as necessary. E-mail letters to: please, Amy or someone please send Greatest basketball team of all time? [email protected] or fax to: 510-483-4209, or send by mail to: The Editor, in a list of the fifteen highest paid — Asked at Marina Faire (Doolittle and Fairway) San Leandro Times, 2060 Washington Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577. city employees and fifteen highest paid city retirees, including names Fining Noisy Cars, Motorcycles Oakland, Palo Alto, and Redwood position/title. Could Case a Budget Surplus City. —Raymond Puleo Awareness of gun safety practices San Leandro Editor: You know it’s the Warriors! will help protect our children (and To help the city budget, SLPD could I don’t want to be biased, enforce the California Vehicle Code adults) from gun violence. For more Delta Twin Tunnels Could Harm man, but I got to support which limits the exhaust noise of cars information, contact: Everytown for Winnemem Wintu People the Bay. and motorcycles. The code allows a Gun Safety: everytown.org, Brady Editor: Amahni Mestas $100 fine for first offenders. There Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence: It is shameful that Republican Con- San Leandro are so many such offenders operating bradycampaign.org gressman, Ken Calvert of Riverside on our streets these days that it could Thanks again to the staff of the County slipped a rider into the House cause a budget surplus. city for “wearing orange”! Interior and Environmental Appropri- — Aaron Buchanan —Tom Breckenridge ations bill that will prohibit lawsuits San Leandro —Deacon Pam Jester against the building of the Delta twin —Maxine Sitts tunnels, which will divert water from Thanks to City Hall for Marking Members, Justice & Peace Team the Sacramento River and transport it That’s Golden State...or the Gun Violence Awareness Week All Saints Episcopal Church to both San Joaquin Valley and South- Showtime (’79-’91) Lakers. Editor: ern California. I gotta say the Showtime Thank you to the San Leandro Wants a List of Highest Paid Building the tunnels will wipe out Lakers. They just had more City Hall for shining with bright City Employees the salmon populations which are part fundamentals. orange lights Thursday and Friday Editor: of the livelihood of the Winnemem nights, May 31 and June 1, to mark Several months ago I suggested in Wintu People. Without it, they will Shaquille Slaughter National Gun Violence Awareness a letter to this paper that the compen- not survive. Congressman Calvert’s San Leandro weekend. sation of tdhe City of San Leandro’s obstruction of the judicial process to al- The city joined with other Bay highest paid employees and retirees low the attack of the Winnemem Wintu Area cities in calling attention to be listed annually in this paper. People’s way of life, must be stopped. gun safety, including, San Francisco, Since Amy Sylvestri’s article in Billy Trice Jr. — , Oakland The Warriors. A lot of times they’re con- sidered the underdogs. They never had a superstar like Kareem or Michael Jordan, just a lot of good people who play together well, and they’re all very humble. Gary Schick San Mateo, works in San Leandro

The Warriors. The team chemistry is going well and they have great players. Jayce Burns San Leandro

The Boston Celtics in the ’80s. It’s all about the money now, the glitter. It’s so expensive to go to a game, you’d have to sell a BMW or something. But you used to be able to take the whole family. We used to get tickets to Raiders games for $12. Ed Monticalvo San Leandro 16 THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018 San Leandro Times SPORTS Pallen Martial Arts Will Compete in Maui in July

The Pallen Marital Arts-Sen- kotiros team recently had a lot of success at the World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation West Coast Nationals tournament. Thirteen competitors from the San Leandro and Dublin schools earned the highest total of first though third place awards of any team in the competition – 31 golds, seven silvers, and two bronze awards. The Pallen team members are Elizabeth Barr, Nikki Bonato, Vinny Bonato, Lantis Chung, Richard “Tres” Fregosa III, Au- gustine Garcia, Kalilla Garcia, TIMES FILE PHOTO Salvador Garcia, Cedric Nove- The San Leandro Dodgers got the wood on the ball on Sunday against the Bulls. Above, nario, Colin Novenario, Jessie a Dodgers batter takes a cut at the ball in a game last summer. Pallen, J.T. Paulino, and Jim Schaufele. Their instructors say they all displayed a great deal of compet- itive spirit and each came away PHOTO COURTESY OF FELIPA PALLEN Dodgers Open Season with with at least one place finish and eight were among the top ten All of the Pallen team mem- WEKAF World Championships individual award winners. bers qualified to compete at the in Maui this July. A Pair of Double-Headers The 2018 San Leandro Dodg- game, 3-2, though Victor Her- In Sunday’s second game, ers youth baseball team kicked nandez pitched well and Enrique Cam Weatherford pitched a gem off the summer with double-head- Batz and James Cardera each for the Dodgers for a 10-1 win ers on both Saturday and Sunday singled and doubled. over the Bulls. Weatherford – splitting Saturday’s twin-bill On Sunday, the Dodgers won struck out 11 batters over five and sweeping Sunday’s. the first game of a double-header innings, allowing three hits and The Dodgers won Saturday’s against the Blankenship Bulls, no runs. He also had a base hit first game against the Dawgs, 15-4. James Cardera pitched five and a double. 5-4, with James Rogge pitching innings and gave up 2 runs on Sammy Hadley had a single a 3-hitter through 5 innings and four hits. He also had singled, and a double and two RBIs. David giving up 2 runs, Noah Amaral scored 2 runs and had drove in Greene had two singles and an had a single and a double and 2 runs. Tyler Finamore walked RBI. Devin Castro had a single scored 2 runs, Devin Castro sin- twice and had two RBIs and and a triple with two RBIs and 2 gled and scored a run. Cristian Renteria had a single, runs scored. Gordon Reed walked, The Dawgs won the second two walks and two RBI's. got hit by a pitch and scored a run. 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