WEEKEND WEATHER FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Pets of the Week It’s Peanuts Rain due to HAYWARD ANIMAL SHELTER WHAT TO MAKE WITH COOL return Tuesday HIGHS: 54-59 } FEATURES MR. MOM AND PEANUTS — FROM COOKIES 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 } ANGUS ................................ 2 TO FUDGE ......................... 5 LOWS: 37-42 SanSan LeandroLeandro TimesTimes AN INDEPENDENT HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SERVING SAN LEANDRO, ASHLAND, SAN LORENZO AND SHEFFIELD VILLAGE VOL. 27 • NO. 2 THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017 SAN LEANDRO • CALIFORNIA Council Hears Report from Their Lobbyist By Amy Sylvestri San Leandro Times It took lobbyist Len Simon orders when Congress was unco- more than 10 minutes to actually operative with his desires. utter the man’s name at Monday But now, says Simon, the night’s City Council work ses- new administration leaves him sion, but president-elect Trump in “uncharted territory.” was his main topic of conver- Trump has no governmental sation. experience and the House and Simon represents San see LOBBYIST, page 11 Leandro and over a dozen other cities in Washington D.C., trying to get federal money for various projects. The city of San Leandro pays Simon and Co. $35,000 Davis Street annually. The city says Simon has Misses Loan been successful in lobbying for San Leandro, citing a $250,000 federal grant for two campus Payment police officers and a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department Deadline of Commerce for the expansion of the Lit San Leandro fiber By Amy Sylvestri San Leandro Times PHOTO BY JIM KNOWLES optic loop. Ray Luciano got up to speak at his birthday party at the Senior Center on Monday. Simon gives the city an an- The Davis Street Family Re- nual update on what he has source Center did not make a pay- done in Washington and what he ment on a $1.5 million loan from plans to do in the year ahead. On the city by the extended deadline Monday he said that after eight given by the city manager. Hold the Phone for Ray’s Birthday years working with the Obama The loan originally came due administration, there’s a lot he last summer and was extended By Jim Knowles wearing a lei that Bella Comelo brought party was. And it’s been that way since doesn’t know as Trump prepares to Oct. 31, but those deadlines San Leandro Times for him…but wait a minute. Somebody’s Ray had Luciano Barber Shop downtown to take office. were missed. Last month, city They were ready to cut the cake at Ray phone is ringing. where customers came to talk as much as “The Obama administration manager Chris Zapata offered Luciano’s 96th birthday party. Ray reached into his jacket. He had for a haircut. worked so well for local govern- another extension on the loan JoAnn Silver rolled a cart up to Ray’s a phone call. Hold up on that cake for a Ray’s old school. He was social media ments,” said Simon, who said of taxpayer money and gave a table with the cake. She said it didn’t have minute, JoAnn. before social media. Back then they just that was because many people deadline of Jan. 6. any candles because you can’t fit that many That’s the way it is with Ray. There’s called it talking. who worked under Obama were Zapata said the extension on a cake. always somebody wanting to talk to him. It’s At Ray’s barber shop they met to solve former local mayors and council would be granted if Davis Street It was time for Ray to do the honors and that way at the lunches at the Senior Center all the world’s problems, said Ray’s son members. made a “good faith” payment of cut the cake, dressed up in a nice suit and where he goes every day – that’s where the see BIRTHDAY, page 7 Simon called Obama’s ad- 25 percent of the loan ($375,000) ministration one of “big ideas and agreed to an audit of their and big accomplishments,” citing finances for the past five years the president’s use of executive see LOAN, page 11 Eden Healthcare Gets Passing Grade INSIDE YOUR TIMES By Amy Sylvestri on ETHD’s operations prepared But the report also stated that ue via a successor agency, which ■ COMMUNITY Calendar.................4 San Leandro Times by urban policy analysts Berkson “The district could improve the would help streamline certain Senior Center discusses race Classified Ads ..........8 Despite criticism from ev- Associates. The draft came out efficiency and effectiveness of its elements and save money. issues on MLK Day. Page 2 eryone from San Leandro Mayor late last month, determining that operations” and that its strategic For example, up to $200,000 Crime ....................3 Pauline Cutter to state Assembly- ETHD is operated adequately, but plan needs to be updated and would be saved every other year ■ Crossword ............. 10 man Bill Quirk, the Eden Town- it did not completely discount the reviewed at least annually. because the ETHD board of di- NEWS ship Healthcare District (ETHD) notion of dissolving the district. The report said that the dis- rectors election would no longer San Leandro cab driver killed Homes ...................6 in crash by airport. Page 3 got a boost from a county-com- “Dissolution of the district trict should track time and re- be necessary. However, no costs Home Services .........8 missioned report which declared without continuing its services sources allocated to its real estate were incurred this past election ■ NEIGHBORS Inquiring Reporter ... 11 that the district is being operated is unwarranted,” the report states. activities as compared to its because no seats were contested. Elvira Jurado celebrates Letters ................. 11 adequately. “The district provides a service community services. The district was created in 100th birthday. Page 4 The Alameda County Local of value including significant ex- The report also said that if 1948 in order to run the then-new Lifestyle .................5 Agency Formation Commission penditure of funds for community ETHD were to be dissolved, the Eden Hospital. Over the past 70 38,500 EVERY THURSDAY Obituaries ............. 10 (LAFCo) requested the report health care.” services it provides could contin- see EDEN, page 10 THE LARGEST FREE-DELIVERED NEWSPAPER IN THE EAST BAY 2 THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017 San Leandro Times MEETING Pets of the Week Join Discussion On Race SCHEDULES At Senior Center on Monday ■ CITY COUNCIL Council meets on the first and third For Martin Luther King Day, Unity in the Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in Community presents conversations on race City Council Chambers, City Hall, 835 E. 14th St., San Leandro Unity in the Community San Social Civility: What is Social “It is rare that we have a For more information, call the Leandro will present a discussion Civility and How Do We Prac- chance to venture outside of our City Clerk at 577-3367. “Conversations to Bridge Com- tice It?” established friendship and social Mr. Mom Angus ■ munity, Race and Privilege,” on “Plain Talk – Race and Privi- circles to share and listen to ideas SAN LEANDRO The Pets of the Week from Angus is a 2-year-old brindle Monday, Jan. 16, from 1:30 to 4 lege: How Issues of Race, Class, regarding these topics,” said SCHOOL BOARD the Hayward Animal Shelter, 16 American Staff mix who's friend- p.m. at the San Leandro Senior and Culture Influence our In- Surlene Grant, one of the event Board meets on the second Tuesday Barnes Court in Hayward, are Mr. ly and very active. He loves treats Center, 13909 E. 14th St. in San teractions with Neighbors and organizers. of each month at 7 p.m. in the Mom the cat, and Angus the dog. and going on walks. He would Leandro. Friends.” The event is free and open City Council Chambers, City Hall, Mr. Mom is a 7-year-old boy. benefit from training. OK with Three facilitated concurrent The afternoon is designed to to the public. This event is for 835 E. 14th St., San Leandro. Don’t let his tough looks fool kids 15 and older. conversations are planned: foster an opportunity for people middle school aged students to For more information, call you, he's a big softy who loves to For more information on “The Law and Your Commu- to come together to talk about adults, due to the nature of the Michelle Mayfield at 667-3522. sit on laps and get ear scratches. Mr. Mom and Angus, call the nity,” presented by the National topics of race, privilege and conversations. Child care will not He was found outside protecting Hayward Animal Shelter at Organization of Black Law En- community that they may not be provided. For more informa- feral kittens. 293-7200. forcement Executives (NOBLE) otherwise have a forum in which tion, contact UnityintheCommu- “Diverse Communities and to do so. [email protected]. Swalwell to Speak at MLK Rally San Leandro Times McKinley Elemetary To An independent hometown Celebrate 100th Birthday in Hayward, followed by March newspaper serving McKinley Elementary School invited to celebrate 100 years of Hayward’s annual Martin South Hayward United Methodist of poverty and social justice in San Leandro, Ashland, San Lorenzo and will have its Centennial Celebra- education in San Leandro in the Luther King Day celebration and Church will make introdutions. Hayward for more than 50 years. Sheffield Village tion this evening (Thursday) from multi-purpose room at McKinley march will be held in Hayward Freddye Davis of the Hayward, Other groups have joined South 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.