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FRED ZEHNDER 1934 - 2021 IN LOVING MEMORY CASTROCASTROA COMMUNITY VALLEYVALLEY NEWSPAPER SERVING CASTRO VALLEY SINCE FORUMFORUM 1989 YEAR 33 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2021 NO. 26 INSIDE YOUR FORUM Crackdown OUR TOWN On Illegal Fireworks By Michael Singer All in the Family CASTRO VALLEY FORUM Emma Woidtke joins her father’s Castro Valley law You hear them after dark—the bang, the fi r m o n R e d w o o d R o a d pop, the hiss, and the crackle with just a hint Page 3 of flash spraying overhead. But the sound of fireworks this year is giving more than a few IMPROVEMENT groups cause for concern considering how hot and dry the Bay Area has been this spring, among other reasons. Fireworks are illegal in all but two places in Alameda County: Dublin and Newark. And even then, you can only buy and set off “safe and sane” fireworks in those areas. Outside of those two cities, the police and Sheriff’s De- PHOTO BY JIM KNOWLES partment will crackdown on illegal fireworks Home To-Do List The USS Hornet, docked in Alameda, is a popular destination on patriotic holidays. Hun- Summer’s arrival means – ones that launch in the air, the cherry bombs, dreds of people lined up to visit the huge aircraft carrier, above, this past Memorial Day. It and the more potent explosives. a new checklist of things will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. to do for your home The sudden burst of fireworks in the area has not gone unnoticed, says Sgt. Ray Kelly Page 5 with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. Reports of illegal activity were lighting up NEWS SF Waterfront Best Place to emergency lines back in May. However, deputies won’t be relying on special surveillance equipment to report fireworks abuse. Instead, they are counting on Watch Sunday’s Fireworks phone calls from the neighborhood to snuff out especially dangerous displays of firepower, The combination of Covid and California’s The biggest display of dazzling pyrotechnics will be Sgt. Kelly added. statewide drought has slimmed down, postponed or on the San Francisco waterfront, beginning about 9:30 A two-month investigation by the San Free Webinar canceled many of the traditional 4th of July events p.m. Sunday night, which will be visible along many Mateo County Sheriff’s Department led to the Free webinar on how to and fireworks exhibitions for 2021. parts of the Bay if it isn’t foggy. seizure of some 15,000 pounds—more than 7 keep your garden healthy see FOURTH on page 2 tons--of fireworks in the Bay Area last during periods of drought see FIREWORKS on back page Page 10 INDEX July 4 Travel to Rebound to Record Levels Classified Ads ............ 8 A year after Covid shutdown summer,” said Sergio Avila, place. Travelers who are not Community Calendar.. 4 summer travel, Independence AAA Northern California vaccinated should continue Day travel – tomorrow through spokesperson. to physically distance, wear a Crosswords ............... 9 Monday – is expected to near- Road trips will continue to mask, and get tested for Covid Homes ....................... 6 ly fully recover to pre-pandem- dominate this summer with before and after travel. Horoscope ............... 10 ic levels. In fact, AAA predicts more than 43 million travelers Regardless of vaccination it will be the second-highest driving to their destination. status, masks are required on Legal Notices ........... 10 Independence Day travel ever, Travelers can expect to find planes, buses, trains, airplanes Obituaries ................ 11 trailing only 2019. higher prices for hotels and and other forms of public Opinions ................... 11 “We saw strong demand for car rentals as demand climbs. transportation traveling into, travel around Memorial Day Higher gas prices won’t deter within, or out of the U.S. Our Town .................. 3 and the kick-off of summer, travelers as more than 91% of If possible, avoid travel on Weather ....................... 2 and all indications now point holiday travel will be by car. peak traffic days – Thursday to a busy Independence Day Some local and state travel and Friday afternoon and AAA predicts it will be the second-highest Indepen- PHONE: (510) 614-1560 with travel in full swing this restrictions may still remain in midday Monday. dence Day travel ever, trailing only 2019. P01 FRONT 06-30.indd 1 6/29/21 6:22 PM CASTRO VALLEY FORUM 2 Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Castro Valley Weather June 9-13, 2021 Fourth: Holiday Events continued from front page The fireworks are staged at Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday two areas – in front of Pier 39 Afternoon Breeze Afternoon Breeze PartlySunny Sunny Mostly Sunny High 93° Low 55° High 91° Low 62° High 92° Low 52° High 92° Low 50° High80° Low 50° and at the end of the Munic- ipal Pier. If you’re driving, be warned that much of the Almanac Moon Phases waterfront area will be closed to traffic Sunday. Past Week’s Rain: 00.00 Jul Jul Jul Jul Season To Date: 10.21 1 9 17 23 BART Service Normal To Date: 20.87 BART is providing special Season Average: 21.22 service Sunday night to transport visitors from the East Bay to the City and back home Sun sets at 8:31 p.m. today, rises at 5:48 a.m. Thursday. again after the fireworks have GOT A NEWS TIP? CALL 510-614-1560 ended (see story on page 10 of this issue). OR EMAIL: [email protected] One Parade Canceled, Another Rescheduled The City of Alameda’s Mayors Parade, one of the CVSAN PHOTO biggest in the U.S., has been CVSan General Manager Roland P. Williams announc- CV School Board Appoints Hendee canceled again this year, and es completion of $24 million wastewater upgrade, a the Danville Parade has been joint project with the Oro Loma Sanitary District. And Blackmon Assistant Principals rescheduled to the Labor Day weekend. The Castro Valley Board been instrumental in increasing Castro Valley since 2018. Free Concert in Hayward, $24 Million Wastewater of Education has appointed participation and recognition She formerly worked for Celebration in Alameda Steven Hendee as Assistant of the band program in Castro the Hayward and Oakland The Hayward Municipal Principal of Castro Valley High Valley. school districts in a variety of Band will present a free Upgrade is Completed School, and Jennifer Black- Before coming to Castro positions. concert of patriotic favorites mon as Assistant Principal of Valley, he worked in the San She is both an employee beginning at 2:30 p.m. Sunday The Castro Valley and “This project represents a Canyon Middle School. Francisco School District. He and a parent in the district. She at the Tony Morelli Bandstand Oro Loma sanitary districts significant investment in our Hendee, the director of the was selected by the California earned her Bachelor’s Degree behind the Plunge in Hay- have completed a $24 million infrastructure,” CVSan Gener- high school’s marching band Music Educators Association in Human Development at Cal ward’s Memorial Park. project to upgrade the existing al Manager Roland P. Williams and orchestra since 2012, is as an Outstanding Educator in State University, San Marcos The USS Hornet, docked in Wastewater Treatment Plant stated. “The Wastewater Treat- replacing Susan Shih who has 2015. and her Master’s Degree in Alameda, will hold a day-long to remove about half of the ment Plant is the backbone of become the new Principal of At Canyon Middle School, Special Education and Admin- celebration from 10 a.m. to nitrogen from wastewater. our community’s wastewater Creekside Middle School. Jennifer Blackmon is replacing istrative Credential at National 6 p.m., with food and drinks New equipment included system. The Nutrient Optimi- During his tenure at CVHS, Zandra Texeira who has taken University. available. Visitors can relax on high-powered blowers, aera- zation Project will help im- Hendee has also represented a position in another school School Superintendent the Flight Deck with DJ Tanoa tors, a chemical feed system, prove water quality and overall the district with the Castro district. Parvin Ahmadi welcomed the Stewart and explore all the and the rehabilitation of a Bay health and will provide Valley Music Parent’s Society Blackmon has been a two new additions to the dis- great aircraft, Apollo artifacts shallow water drain system us with the ability to continue and the Center for the Arts Special Education teacher trict’s administrative staff “to and exhibits. For more info that will be used to release our mission to protect public Executive Committee. He has and Program Specialist in support students and staff.” visit www.uss-hornet.org. secondary treated water into health and the environment by the Bay during heavy rains. providing high-performance The project, funded 25 per- wastewater services.” cent by CVSan, was complet- © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. For more information on COMMIT YOUR FAMILY TO BE FIT! HOROSCOPE by Salomé ed on budget and is currently this project and other CVSan We Are Different From Other Fitness Clubs. ARIES (March 21 - April 19): (March 21 to April 19) You feel ready to face operating above anticipated projects, visit: cvsan.org/ We Have A Safe Family Atmosphere! up to a major change, although it might involve some risks. A once-dubious family member comes around and offers support and encouragement. capacity. Projects. 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