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HIGHS: 50-55 } DISADVANTAGES, AND EV BUILDS ROCK GARDEN IN 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 BUYING OPTIONS...... 6 } WINDSOR ...... 9 LOWS: 40-45 San Leandro Times AN INDEPENDENT HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SERVING SAN LEANDRO, ASHLAND, SAN LORENZO AND SHEFFIELD VILLAGE VOL. 29 • NO. 6 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 SAN LEANDRO • CALIFORNIA Make Apartment Building Smaller, Council Says Developer submits scaled down plans, told to scale down again By Amy Sylvestri San Leandro Times The City Council postponed a units and opponents argue that decision on an apartment building should not be adjusted. Though at 1388 Bancroft Avenue this the Planning Commission and week, telling the developer to city staff recommended that Silva come back with a smaller project should be allowed a zoning vari- within 90 days after hearing vocal see APARTMENTS, page 14 opposition from neighbors. Developer Tom Silva has been trying to build on the site – currently a partially occupied medical office building – since MTC Outlines 2016. Silva’s current proposal for Emergency a three-story 45-unit building was approved by the Planning Commission in December and Housing Plan sent to the City Council. The city’s Community Development PHOTO BY JIM KNOWLES By Amy Sylvestri Department also recommended San Leandro Times Julie Arzadon finds that you now have to pay for parking at Pelton Plaza in downtown San Leandro. that the council approve the plan. The Metropolitan Transpor- Silva had previously pro- tation Commission (MTC) out- posed plans for 73 and 51 unit lined an ambitious plan to create buildings with up to five stories, “emergency housing” throughout Parking Meters Pop Up at Pelton but those plans weren’t approved. the Bay Area at a meeting at the Now the City Council has San Leandro Senior Center last By Jim Knowles tried to comprehend the new meters. “This Arzadon’s thought was pretty much on told Silva to make the 45-unit week. San Leandro Times is a shopping center. You shouldn’t have the money. Paying for parking is an added building even smaller, with May- It’s a 15-year regional, People parking in Pelton Plaza were put to pay.” expense and an inconvenience. But it opens or Pauline Cutter suggesting a multi-agency plan to make cre- into a perplexing position this winter since A moment later, Arzadon had second up parking spaces, because someone can’t 39-unit design. ating and retaining housing easier the parking meters popped up. thoughts. park in one spot the whole day. Neighbors in Estudillo Es- in the Bay Area. Parkers at Pelton scratched their heads, “But you notice there are more parking The new meters are the result of the tates have opposed all the ver- The compact was created squinting at the new, high-tech meters, spaces open,” she said, pointed to some Downtown Parking Management Plan, ap- sions of the 1388 Bancroft devel- by the the MTC’s Committee to trying to figure out what to do. empty spots across the way. “So it’s a give proved by the City Council in 2017, to get opment so far, saying it will bring House the Bay Area (which calls “It’s crazy!” said Julie Arzadon as she and take.” see METERS, page 16 traffic and parking headaches and itself “CASA”). The final CASA that a high-density apartment compact was published in Janu- building on 1.3 acres isn’t a good ary, detailing policies to promote fit for the mostly single-family affordable housing. home neighborhood. While the plan has the support The current zoning only al- of most local cities, developers Apartments to Revive Downtown San Lorenzo lows for a density of up to 31 see HOUSING, page 14 By Amy Sylvestri The 5.1-acre parcel would INSIDE YOUR TIMES San Leandro Times be developed with five separate A plan for a new apartment buildings of three and four sto- ■ ART Auto...... 6 complex with retail stores in ries. The apartments would have Calendar...... 4 downtown San Lorenzo is head- SL Art Association installs balconies and residents would new officers. Page 2 Classified Ads...... 12 ing to the county Planning Com- have open space on the rooftop Crime...... 3 mission for approval this month. and central courtyard. ■ NEWS Crossword...... 14 Redwood City-based devel- There are also plans for a oper Demmon Partners wants pool, dog park, a shuttle to BART. Kitchen fire breaks out Homes...... 10 on Estabrook. Page 3 to build a four-story art deco There will be 12,000-square-feet Home Services...... 12 style mixed-use project – called of retail space on the corner of ■ NEWS Inquiring Reporter.... 15 the Village Green – with 163 Hesperian Boulevard and Paseo Letters...... 15 Can’t go wrong with a home- market-rate units in five separate Grande, with room for at least Lifestyle...... 8 made chocolate cake. Page 8 buildings along Hesperian Bou- six different shops ranging from Obituaries...... 14 levard and Via Arriba at the old 1,300 to 2,600-square-feet. Plans for the Village Green apartments in San Lorenzo go 38,500 EVERY THURSDAY Seniors...... 7 Mervyn’s site. see SAN LORENZO, page 5 to the county for approval this month. THE LARGEST FREE-DELIVERED NEWSPAPER IN THE EAST BAY

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Michelle Mayfield at 667-3522. Economic Growth and Commu- • Innovation & Technology Lead- PHOTO BY GINNY MILO nity Engagement Supporting the er – Porifera The San Leandro Art Association elected its officers for this year at the January meeting, Quality of Life in San Leandro • Commitment to Innovative and the group will host a framing and presentation demonstration on Feb. 12. Technology to Create a Sustain- able Future Correction • Spirit of the Community – Ber- Last week’s story “Still a nard Ashcraft Art Association Elects New Officers • Excellence in Collaboration to San Leandro Times Manufacturing Town,” (Jan. ing president Kathleen Kelly, every second Tuesday of the Affect Positive Change in the By Ginny Milo 31, 2019) incorrectly stated that Special to the Times treasurer Marcia O'Kane, board month at the general meeting. Community An independent hometown economic development manager member Azar Vaghefi, vice pres- Membership is open to all • People’s Choice Award: Small The San Leandro Art Associ- newspaper serving Katie Bowman used the phrase ident Stella Chen, board member individuals, businesses, profes- San Leandro, Ashland, Business of the Year – As Knead- ation (SLAA) held an installation “not-in-my-backyard homeown- Janice Cushere, board member sionals, teachers, and students. San Lorenzo and ed Bakery of officers during its first monthly ers.” She didn’t use that phrase Gladys Frantz, board member The SLAA has spring, sum- Sheffield Village • Commitment to Artisanship & meeting on Jan. 8. when describing the opposition Lawrence August, board member mer and fall shows at the Main EDITORIAL Service Wins the Unwavering In the photo are outgoing to the proposed development at Ole Nordhavn, and recording Library, exhibits at the Senior Support of the Community president Molly Dolly, incom- Fred Zehnder 1388 Bancroft Avenue. secretary Cricket Gallegos. Also Community Center, and holds a Editor and Publisher inducted were Corresponding major art festival showcasing the Jim Knowles Secretary Sherry Calcagno and very best of its art, annually for Managing Editor board member Chris Erwin. the past 62 years. [email protected] COMMIT YOUR FAMILY TO BE FIT! 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02 NEWS 02-07-19.indd 1 2/6/19 4:10 PM San Leandro Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 3 POLICE & FIRE Another Coffee Shop Laptop Theft; Two Teens Arrested Two teenagers were arrest- laptop was found in one of the restaurants, or anywhere in public ed last Tuesday after allegedly teen’s backpack. on their laptop computers should stealing a laptop from a custom- Benabou said the teens admit- be aware of their surroundings er at Starbucks at 13808 East ted that they planned to sell the and take some precaution to 14th Street, according to a San laptop for cash. secure their devices to a fixed Leandro police press release. The suspects have been iden- object.” The two suspects fled on foot tified as Antuan Scott-Perry, 18, The juvenile suspect has immediately after swiping the and a 17-year-old who police are been charged with robbery by the computer from a table inside the not identifying due to his age. Alameda County Juvenile Dis- coffee shop in Palma Plaza, but “This is a crime of opportu- trict Attorney. Scott-Perry’s case were found several minutes later nity,” said Benabou in a press is set to be reviewed at the East near the downtown San Leandro release. “Patrons at coffee shops, County Courthouse in Dublin. BART station, said Lt. Isaac Benabou of the SLPD. A woman was working on her SLPD Aids SF Cops laptop at a table in the Starbucks at around 10 a.m. when one of With Warrant Arrest PHOTO BY JIM KNOWLES the teens grabbed the computer. She said she grabbed it back The San Leandro police as- weapon, and robbery. Fire on Estabrook Avenue and they struggled over it for a sisted an outside agency in serv- Last week, the SLPD helped A one-alarm kitchen fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at just after 1 p.m. at the Metro moment until the teen overpow- ing a search warrant using their the Los Angeless police with a apartment building at 77 Estabrook Street. 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03 NEWS 02-07-19.indd 1 2/6/19 4:18 PM 4 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 San Leandro Times NEIGHBORS COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY CALENDARCALENDAR ❖ “Be Mine” Valentines Ball childcare, and refreshments will be provided The 13th Annual “Be Mine” Valentines Ball, at all meetings. The meetings will be on the hosted by Creekside Community Church and following dates: Monday, Feb. 11, from 6:30 Stepping Stones Growth Center, 951 MacAr- to 8 p.m. in the library of John Muir Middle thur Blvd. in San Leandro, will be on Friday, School (English). Wednesday, Feb. 13, from Feb. 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. RSVP by Feb. 4 by 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the library of Bancroft Middle calling Kaitlin Howell at 568-3331 or email School (English). Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 6:30 [email protected]. For more to 8 p.m. in the library of James Monroe Ele- information, visit www.steppingstonesgrowth. mentary School (Chinese). Thursday, Feb. 28, org. This event is open to the public. Volun- from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the library of Washington teers are needed to assist in a variety of ways Elementary School (Spanish). Saturday, March throughout the evening. To find ways to lend a 2, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Barbara Lee Center helping hand, contact Kaitlin Howell. for Health & Wellness (English).

Assumption students celebrated Catholic Schools Week with a variety of events and ❖ St. Leander’s Church Crab Feed ❖ Sons In Retirement Meetings projects including Revolutionary War presentations. St. Leander’s Church, 575 W. Estudillo Ave. in Sons In Retirement (SIRs), an organization of San Leandro, will hold a crab feed on Saturday, retired men and local Branch #26, meets on the Feb. 9, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $50 and second Wednesday of each month. Meetings are are available in advance at the school office, 451 held at the Fairview Event Center at the Met- Assumption Celebrates Catholic Schools Week Davis St., from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday ropolitan Golf Course, 10051 Doolittle Dr. in A celebration of learning, Revolutionary War presenta- for social change or awareness, through Friday. All proceeds go to benefit St. Oakland. Happy Hour starts at 11a.m., followed leadership and community part- tions, student-created books or a poem that shares the many Leander School. For more information, call by lunch at noon. Great guest speakers each nerships was held at Assumption and art, science projects, and shades of love and laughter 351-4144. month. Guests are welcome. Come and enjoy School for the annual National maker-education robotics and within the human spirit. the fellowship and meet new friends. For more Catholic Schools week. 3-D printing. Assumption students are ❖ Lunar New Year Celebration information, call Al at 895-9900. The week began with an On Jan. 31, the Oratorical encouraged to live out their faith Celebrate the Lunar Year of the Pig, at the San open house on Sunday, Jan. Fest showcased spoken word and embody the values they are Leandro Main Library on Saturday, Feb. 9, from ❖ 46th Annual All Saints Crab Feed 27, as families came to the poetry where each student mem- acquiring through their Catholic 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participate in a morning All Saints Episcopal Church, 911 Dowling classrooms to view American orized a poem that advocates school education. paper crafting session with the Asian Com- Blvd. in San Leandro, invites you to the 46th munity Cultural Association of San Leandro Annual All Saints Crab Feed on Saturday, Feb. (10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.) before the Lunar 16, from 5 to 9 p.m for all-you-can-eat salad, New Year performances (1 to 4 p.m.), along vegetarian pasta, bread and crab. Tickets are SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT with the Library’s Chinese Story Time for $50 for adults, $35 for children age 9 to 15, and toddlers program. Live performances include $10 for 8 and under. Tickets available online at a spectacular Dragon Dance by VOVINAM http://tinyurl.com/2019crabfeed. San Leandro resident Zoe ors Program, which offers high formance during the fall 2018 , a student caliber students the chance to semester and have been named Việt Võ Đạo America, an enchanting show Lozano-Strickland ❖ majoring in International Af- further hone their studies and to the Dean’s List, includ- by master magician Dan Chan, and traditional SL Rotary Endowment Crab Feed dancing by the Thai Cultural Council of Berke- The San Leandro Rotary Endowment is having fairs, was recently named to the interests, live in special interest ing Ciera A. Flores of San dean’s list for the fall semester on-campus housing, and par- Leandro, California. ley. Admission is free and open to all residents. its annual Crab Feed on Saturday, Feb. 16, at at Northeastern University in ticipate in one or two honors Bethany College, estab- Light refreshments will be served at this fun and the San Leandro Boys and Girls Club, 401 Boston Massachusetts. courses each term. lished by Swedish Lutheran educational cultural celebration. Marina Blvd. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. In addition to achieving Bethany College in Linds- immigrants in 1881, is a col- and dinner, catered by Miraglia’s Catering, distinction through the dean’s borg, Kansas named students lege of the Evangelical Luther- ❖ Hearing Loss Association Meeting starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and list, Zoe Lozano-Strickland is a who have earned semester an Church in America. The Hearing Loss Association will meet on Sat- may be purchased by visiting www.sanlean- member of the University Hon- honors for their academic per- Bethany College is on the urday, Feb. 9, at the Oakland Kaiser Hospital, drorotary.org or by contacting Aisha Knowles web at www.bethanylb.edu. Fabiola Bldg., 3801 Howe St., Lower Level, at 828-9199. Proceeds from the event support Room G26. Refreshments served at 9:30 a.m., local service projects and non-profit organiza- HOROSCOPE by Salomé © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. N N N and the program is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The tions such as Davis Street, Community Impact San Leandro resident speaker, Dr. Pragati Mandikai, will describe Lab, Meals on Wheels and the SL Education the latest innovation from EARLENS: a hear- Foundation. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Some unsettling facts about a past Kendall McCaskill graduated situation could come to light. And while you’d love to deal with it immediately, from Northern Illinois Univer- ing aid which is Light-Driven. The parking it’s best to get more information to support your case. ❖ sity last December 2018 with a garage on Howe is free on Saturday. For more Mystery Authors Tea at Alta Mira Club TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A straightforward approach to a baffling Bachelor of Science degree in information, email [email protected] or The Alta Mira Club, 561 Lafayette Ave. in situation is best. Don’t allow yourself to be drawn into an already messy call 221-6080. San Leandro, will host a Mystery Authors Tea mass of tangles and lies. Deal with it and move on. Computer Science - Software Development. on Monday, Feb. 18, at 11:30 a.m., featuring GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don’t be discouraged or deterred by a Northern Illinois University ❖ SL Swim Team Registration Night three outstanding mystery writers – Margaret colleague’s negative opinion about your ideas. It could actually prove to be The San Leandro Swim Team will hold a reg- Dumas, Ann Parker, and Penny Pike aka Penny helpful when you get around to finalizing your plan. is a student-centered, national- ly recognized public research istration night on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 6 to Warner who has had over 50 books published CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Ignore that sudden attack of “modesty,” 8 p.m. at Porky’s Pizza, 1221 Manor Blvd. in and writes fiction and non-fiction for adults and and step up to claim the credit you’ve so rightly earned. Remember: A lot of university, with expertise that people are proud of you and want to share in your achievement. benefits its region and spans San Leandro. The team will hold tryouts for children. Delicious tea sandwiches and desserts the globe in a wide variety of the upcoming season at the San Leandro High will be served starting at 11:30 a.m., followed LEO (July 23 to August 22) A financial “deal” that seems to be just by the author program. This year’s event will be right for you Leos and Leonas could be grounded more in gossamer than fields, including the sciences, School Pool, on Monday and Tuesday, April 1 substance. Get an expert’s advice to help you check it out. humanities, arts, business, en- and April 2, at 6 p.m. All swimmers ages 4 to for scholarships and the building fund (the club 18 interested in joining the team come prepared had a broken gas line to repair). Tickets are $20. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Don’t ignore that suddenly cool gineering, education, health or even rude attitude from someone close to you. Asking for an explanation and law. to demonstrate your skills. Swimmers should be For reservations, call Nancy Fong at 483-1018 could reveal a misunderstanding you were completely unaware of. comfortable in water and able to swim 25 to 50 or email [email protected]. Reservations are LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Unless you have sound knowledge, yards unassisted. For more information go to the being accepted now. and not just an opinion, it’s best not to step into a family dispute involving team’s website: San Leandro Drowning Darryls a legal matter, regardless of whom you support. Leave that to the lawyers. – Team Unify or call Darryl at 913-0850. ❖ SL Kiwanis St. Patrick’s Day Dinner SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An awkward situation presents The San Leandro Kiwanis Club will hold its the usually socially savvy Scorpian with a problem. But a courteous and ❖ Control Accountability Plan Meetings 30th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Sat- considerate approach soon helps clear the air and ease communication. The San Leandro Unified School District invites urday, March 16, at the San Leandro Senior SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A calmer, less-tense you to have your say at a series of community Center, 13909 East 14th St. The social hour atmosphere prevails through much of the week, allowing you to restore your energy levels before tackling a new challenge coming up by week’s end. forums about how the district spends money. and silent auction start at 5:30 p.m., and dinner The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) will be served at 7 p.m. with corned beef and CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your approach to helping forums are a learning opportunity for the super- cabbage. Traditional Irish band, live auction. with a friend or family member’s problem could boomerang unless you take time to explain your method and how and why it (usually!) works. intendent and district staff to listen and learn Tickets are $30. All proceeds benefit the club’s about how parents and community members charitable projects. For more information or for AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Someone who gave you a lot of grief might ask for a chance for the two of you to make a fresh start. You are feeling about SLUSD schools. Translation, tickets, call Terri Neumann at 895-4425. need to weigh the sincerity of the request carefully before giving your answer. Calendar items should be submitted at least one week prior to the desired edition of the PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Too much fantasizing about an upcoming decision could affect your judgment. Better to make your choices Times, which is published Thursdays. Space limitations require we print items of the based on what you know now rather than on what you might learn later. most general interest. Only Non-Profit Organizations should submit calendar items. San Leandro Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 5

San Lorenzo: Long awaited development coming to SLZ St. Leander’s continued from front page approval, he anticipates that landscaped medians, installed Church Crab Demmon has plans for 233 off construction will take about two environmentally-friendly LED street spaces, including 109 spots years. lighting, and created bicycle Feed on in the garage. There would be 33 The county Planning Com- lanes. Saturday parking spaces for the retail shops mission meeting on the Village The $22 million improve- and 60 on-street spots along Via Green Proposal is scheduled for ment project also includes up- St. Leander’s Church, Arriba and Via Mercado. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 224 West graded traffic signals, resurfac- 575 W. Estudillo Ave. in San In the staff report for the Winton Avenue in Hayward at ing of the road, and highlighted Leandro, will hold a crab upcoming Planning Commission 3 p.m. crosswalks. There will also be feed this Saturday from 5:30 meeting, county staff notes that the installation of a “San Loren- to 9 p.m. they have received a number of Hesperian Boulevard zo gateway” sign. Tickets are $50 and are complaints from the public about Improvements The San Lorenzo community available in advance at the the project including parking con- Hesperian Boulevard will is invited to a public information school office, 451 Davis St., cerns, the high-density nature of be getting an upgrade soon re- Plans call for upgrades to Hesperian Boulevard. meeting on the Hesperian corri- from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon- the project, and the fact that the gardless of the Demmon project, dor improvements next week on day through Friday. units will be market-rate with no as the Alameda County Public under-grounding from Grant Public Works Agency says they Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds to go benefit low-income housing. Works Agency will begin con- Avenue to A Street. will have widened the street, at the Village Homes Association St. Leander School. County staff also noted that struction in March with utility By January of 2020, the added decorative sidewalks, at 377 Paseo Grande. they’d received some letters of support for the Village Green, which cited the tremendous need LEGAL NOTICE for housing of any kind in the area FILED FILED and the need to “revitalize down- JANUARY 9, 2019 FILED FILED JANUARY 11, 2019 FILED town San Lorenzo” by filling in MELISSA WILK JANUARY 7, 2019 JANUARY 9, 2019 MELISSA WILK DECEMBER 27, 2018 the vacant parcels. County Clerk MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK County Clerk STEVE MANNING The land is currently owned ALAMEDA COUNTY County Clerk County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY County Clerk By------, Deputy ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY By------, Deputy ALAMEDA COUNTY by Bohannon Companies and has FILE NO. 553810 By------, Deputy By------, Deputy FILE NO. 553952 By------, Deputy been vacant for nearly 20 years FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 553709 FILE NO. 553870 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 553453 since Mervyn’s closed. If the new NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Pursuant to Business and NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and NAME STATEMENT project is approved, Demmon Professions Code Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Pursuant to Business and Partners would own, manage, and Sections 17900-17930 Professions Code Professions Code Sections 17900-17930 Professions Code lease the development. Demmon The name of the business: Sections 17900-17930 Section 17900-17930 The name of the business: Sections 17900-17930 has been trying to get the project STARLITE DENTAL located at 506 Estudillo The name of the business: The name of the business: Pinol Nicaraguan Caribean Cuisine The name of the business: Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577, in Ala- Andrade’s Preferred Cleaning East Bay HC Resource located at 2300 Mer- located at 395 Bancroft Avenue, San VICKY TRUCKING located at 222 B St., off the ground since early 2017. meda County is hereby registered by the located at 15847 Via Cordoba, San Loren- ced St., San Leandro, CA 94577, in Alameda Leandro, CA 94577, in Alameda County is Hayward, CA 94541, in Alameda County is Developer Terry Demmon following owner(s): zo, CA 94580, in Alameda County is hereby County is hereby registered by the following hereby registered by the following owner(s): hereby registered by the following owner(s): has said that after he gets county Parvez Taylor, D.D.S., INC., 506 Estudillo registered by the following owner(s): Octavio owner(s): Roche George, 633 Dory Lane, Arely Patricia Quiroz Urbina, 485 Cascade Jose de Jesus O. Acosta, 222 B St., Hay- Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577. This busi- Andrade, 15847 Via Cordoba, San Leandro, Redwood City, CA 94065. This business is Road, San Leandro, CA 94577. This busi- ward, CA 94541. This business is conducted ness is conducted by: a corporation. This CA 94580. This business is conducted by: an conducted by an individual. This business ness is conducted by: an individual. This by: an individual. This business commenced business commenced on N/A. individual. This business commenced on N/A. commenced on 7/19/18. business commenced on N/A. in 2005. /s/Parvez Taylor /s/Octavio Andrade /s/Roche George /s/Arely Patricia Quiroz Urbina /s/Jose de Jesus O. Acosta Vintage This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Fashion by file stamp above. by file stamp above. by file stamp above. by file stamp above. by file stamp above. Expires JANUARY 9, 2024 Expires JANUARY 7, 2024 Expires JANUARY 9, 2024 Expires JANUARY 11, 2024 Expires DECEMBER 27, 2023 JAN. 17, 24, 31, FEB. 7, 2019 JAN. 17, 24, 31, FEB. 7, 2019 JAN. 17, 24, 31, FEB. 7, 2019 JAN. 17, 24, 31, FEB. 7, 2019 JAN. 17, 24, 31, FEB. 7, 2019 Show 0002-SLT 0003-SLT 0004-SLT 0005-SLT 0006-SLT FILED FILED FILED FILED FILED Supports JANUARY 17, 2019 JANUARY 23, 2019 JANUARY 24, 2019 JANUARY 28, 2019 JANUARY 29, 2019 MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK Scholarships County Clerk County Clerk County Clerk County Clerk County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY By------, Deputy By------, Deputy By------, Deputy By------, Deputy By------, Deputy The San Leandro Scholarship FILE NO. 554211 FILE NO. 554327 FILE NO. 554379 FILE NO. 554497 FILE NO. 554583 Foundation invites the communi- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ty to the Vintage Fashion Show to NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT benefit scholarships for graduat- Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Professions Code Professions Code Professions Code Professions Code ing seniors this Saturday at 2 p.m. Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 at the San Leandro High School The name of the business: The name of the business: The name of the business: The name of the business: The name of the business: Arts and Education Center, 2250 San Leandro Nissan located at 1152 Ma- Budget Blinds of San Leandro located at 2007 My Happy Place located at 772 Elsie Avenue, H & J’s Builders located at 29225 Vagabond SIGHTS AND SCENTS located at 1451 Bancroft Ave. rina Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94577, in W. Avenue 133rd, San Leandro, CA 94577, in San Leandro, CA 94577, in Alameda County Lane, Hayward, CA 94544, in Alameda Plaza Drive, San Leandro, CA 94578, in Al- Alameda County is hereby registered by Alameda County is hereby registered by the is hereby registered by the following own- County is hereby registered by the follow- ameda County is hereby registered by the The fashion show will feature the following owner(s): East Bay Infiniti, following owner(s): WireMile Corp., 2007 W. er(s): (1) Grechelt Martinez and (2) Ciro Roa, ing owner(s): Hector Jauregui Ruiz, 29225 following owner(s): Connie Joan Clark, 1451 a rare collection of antique dress- Inc., 4200 John Monego Ct., Dublin, CA Avenue 133rd, San Leandro, CA 94577. This 772 Elsie Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577. Vagabond Lane, Hayward, CA 94544. This Plaza Drive, San Leandro, CA 94578. This es and accessories from the Civil 94568. This business is conducted by a cor- business is conducted by a corporation. This This business is conducted by a married cou- business is conducted by an individual. This business is conducted by an individual. This War, Victorian era, World War poration. This business commenced on N/A. business commenced on N/A. ple. This business commenced on N/A. business commenced on N/A. business commenced on July 1, 1996. /s/East Bay Infiniti, Inc /s/WireMile Corp. /s/Grechelt Martinez, Ciro Roa /s/Hector Jauregui Ruiz /s/Connie Joan Clark I, the Roaring ’20s, and more, This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County modeled by volunteers from Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Goodwill Industries. Spectacular by file stamp above. by file stamp above. by file stamp above. by file stamp above. by file stamp above. clothing will come to life – ball Expires JANUARY 17, 2024 Expires JANUARY 23, 2024 Expires JANUARY 24, 2024 Expires JANUARY 28, 2024 Expires JANUARY 29, 2024 JAN. 24, 31, FEB. 7, 14, 2019 JAN. 31, FEB. 7, 14, 21, 2019 JAN. 31, FEB. 7, 14, 21, 2019 JAN. 31, FEB. 7, 14, 21, 2019 JAN. 31, FEB. 7, 14, 21, 2019 gowns, day dresses, lingerie, hats, 0007-SLT 0008-SLT 0009-SLT 0010-SLT 0011-SLT reticules, wool bathing suits and FILED FILED FILED FILED FILED much more. JANUARY 11, 2019 JANUARY 25, 2019 JANUARY 25, 2019 FEBRUARY 05, 2019 FEBRUARY 05, 2019 Live music and historical nar- MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK MELISSA WILK ration transport you back through County Clerk County Clerk County Clerk County Clerk County Clerk ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY ALAMEDA COUNTY 100 years of fashion history. By------, Deputy By------, Deputy By------, Deputy By------, Deputy By------, Deputy Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 FILE NO. 553997 FILE NO. 554458 FILE NO. 554459 FILE NO. 554889 FILE NO. 554920 for students, available in advance FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the San Leandro High School NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Pursuant to Business and Bank, or at the door. Professions Code Professions Code Professions Code Professions Code Professions Code Tea and light refreshments Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 Sections 17900-17930 will be available after the show at The name of the business: The name of the business: The name of the business: The name of the business: The name of the business: the reception with a photo booth Groomed by an Angell located at 2487 State NUG located at 2601 Blanding Ave., Suite NUG Wellness located at 3089 Teagarden Dentfree located at 2019 Constitution Court, Green Cheney Independent Living located Street, San Leandro, CA 94577, in Alameda C, No. 408, Alameda, CA 94501, in Alameda Street, San Leandro, CA 94577, in Alameda San Leandro, CA 94579, in Alameda County at 1677 Cheney Lane, Hayward, CA 94545, and a chance to meet the models. County is hereby registered by the following County is hereby registered by the following County is hereby registered by the following is hereby registered by the following own- in Alameda County is hereby registered by The audience is invited to dress owner(s): Angell Rivera, 2487 State Street, owner(s): CCSAC, Inc., 2601 Blanding Ave., owner(s): DSWC, Inc., 2601 Blanding Ave., er(s): Roger Conte, 2019 Constitution Court, the following owner(s): Benjamin C. Guinto, up in vintage clothing to join in San Leandro, CA 94577. This business is Suite C, No. 408, Alameda, CA 94501. This Suite C, No. 408, Alameda, CA 94501. This CA 94579. This business is conducted by 1677 Cheney Lane, CA 94545. This business on the fun. conducted by an individual. This business business is conducted by a corporation. This business is conducted by a corporation. This a individual. This business commenced on is conducted by a individual. This business commenced on N/A. business commenced on N/A. business commenced on N/A. January 01, 2019. commenced on August 31, 2006. For more information or /s/Angell Rivera /s/CCSAC, Inc. /s/DSWC, Inc. /s/Roger Conte /s/Benjamin C. Guinto advance tickets, contact Amy This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County Olson at 618-4600, ext. 2164 or Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated Clerk of Alameda County on date indicated email [email protected] or Chad by file stamp above. by file stamp above. by file stamp above. by file stamp above. by file stamp above. 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05 NEWS 02-07-19.indd 1 2/6/19 4:42 PM 6 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 San Leandro Times AUTOMOTIVE A Guide to Understanding Electric Cars By Steve Schaefer into a gas station. ple and offers up to 53 miles of Nexo. San Leandro Times Four Kinds of Electric Ve- electric range. There are many Which Kind of EV Should hicles PHEVs on the market today. I Get? lectric vehicles are There are four types of elec- Battery-electric vehicles If you are OK with driving the future, because trified vehicles, and which one (BEVs) run on their battery locally and can borrow or rent they contribute you pick should match what only. You have to plug them another car for that once-a-year E much less to glob- you plan to do with it. in to drive them. They vary in 2,000-mile trip, get a BEV. If al warming and climate change Hybrids combine a gasoline range, and the newest ones can you want to drive electric for than gasoline-only models. engine and an electric motor go more than 300 miles on a commuting and local errands But at just over two percent of to improve fuel economy. The charge. You can charge them us- but be able to take off and go the U.S. market in 2018, they motor has a small battery that ing household 120-volt current to the mountains or visit your The Chevrolet Volt is a pioneer of plug-in hybrids. are still not the choice of most uses electricity that’s gener- (very slow) or Level 2 (240- children in the next state every drivers. They are more popular ated when you slow down or volt) at home or at charging month, opt for a plug-in hybrid. in California and in some other brake. The Toyota Prius is the stations (it takes a few hours If you want to do something countries. poster child, although there are to charge) or DC fast charging, about the climate crisis but live Here are my views on the many others, including hybrid which can take less than an hour in an apartment and don’t have advantages and disadvantages versions of familiar vehicles. to fill the battery. BEVs work any charging at work, try a hy- of EVs, followed by an expla- Hybrids can get more than 50 best when you’re not planning brid. Hybrids take half a car off nation of the different types of miles per gallon, which is a big to travel long intercity distanc- the road, which is still a lot. EVs available today. improvement over any regular es regularly. Charging networks See next week’s column EV Advantages and Dis- gasoline car. You don’t have to are growing, but most users for suggestions on buying a advantages do anything special—just fill it normally charge at home or at used EV. Pure electric cars are clean up with gas and go. But you’ll work, which means never going Steve Schaefer lives in Cas- and quiet, need nearly zero do it less often. to a gas station. Technological tro Valley. He has been review- service, cost less to run, and Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) advances and range increases ing new car performance for provide great acceleration, but have plugs and a larger battery, are coming. The most popular more than a quarter of a cen- there are some disadvantages at so you can charge them up and new BEVs are cars like the Nis- tury. The Toyota Prius, poster child for hybrids. the moment. use only electricity for a limit- san LEAF, Tesla Model 3, and First of all, all-electric cars ed range, anywhere from 11 to Chevrolet Bolt EV. are not available in all sizes and more than 50 miles. They still Fuel-cell vehicles create models. There are no all-elec- work like hybrids, and if you’re their own electricity using com- tric pickup trucks, for example, commuting and running around pressed hydrogen gas as a fuel and handsome all-electric se- town, you may not use gasoline and emit only water. But there dans are pretty much limited to at all sometimes. But—if you are drawbacks: hydrogen sta- Tesla. jump on the freeway you can tions are few and far between, Second, electric cars tend drive across the country without the fuel itself is expensive (al- to be more expensive, because a thought. For some people, this though some manufacturers of the cost of batteries and hav- is ideal. The downside is that subsidize it) and is energy-in- ing fewer units over which to you still have to pay for gaso- tensive to produce. Today, there spread development costs. This line-car maintenance and you are only three choices in the should change significantly in are carrying both powertrains marketplace—two sedans and the next few years. around all the time. If you don’t one crossover. If you live near Third—and this is the deal plug the car in, it still acts like a hydrogen station and like the breaker for many folks—elec- a regular hybrid, but if you do, looks of the vehicles, you may tric cars have range limitations you’ll get to drive on electrons be able to swing a lease deal and charging the battery is still part of the time. The pioneering on a Honda Clarity, Toyota Mi- less convenient than pulling Chevrolet Volt is a good exam- rai, or the brand-new Hyundai The Nissan LEAF is one of the most popular BEVs (battery-electric vehicles).

06 AUTOMOTIVE 02-07-19.indd 1 2/6/19 4:20 PM San Leandro Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 7 SENIORS

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09 NEWS 02-07-19.indd 1 2/6/19 4:23 PM 10 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 San Leandro Times REALREAL ESTATEESTATE GALLERYGALLERY REAL ESTATE REALITY By Carl Medford, CRS Special to the Times GUEST COMMENTARY

Tucked away on a peaceful private road this 4-bedroom, 3-1/2 bath gem in rural Castro Valley sits on 1.4 acres! Take The Super Bowl Effect in breathtaking views of the canyon from the sprawling he housing market is, a specific day because of the weekend hours tied up cheering family room or large master in many ways, like a breadth of the collapse, it on their favorite teams and can bedroom suite. 6881 Sunnyslope Ave., living thing. Whether is generally agreed that the now focus on real estate. Gorgeous front yard adorned Castro Valley Ta Buyer’s Market or a Seller’s market crested in May, 2007 If we are going to see an with flagstone driveway and $1,390,000 Market, it fluctuates and moves and then began its epic ride into upward turn in the market and walkways, fountain, fruit trees, roses, and lush vegetation. Open House Sat. & Sun. about like a tree in the wind, historic ruin. increased buyer activity, this Thomasville kitchen cabinets, from1-4 p.m. and, like a sentient being, It is also possible to see when is usually the time of year it is granite counters, vaulted ceiling, skylights and large island. High quality materials used in the many seems quite frequently to have the market turned upwards and going to happen. upgrades. Beautiful hardwood floors, dual pane windows and solar. Horses allowed. Great Castro Valley a mind of its own. transitioned from a buyer-ori- The seller’s market that schools and easy access to major freeways, BART, shopping and entertainment. It reacts to current events and ented market to a full-blown began in February, 2011 and can, quite literally, pivot and seller’s market. It happened, then went on a seven-and-a- Judy Grubb change in a single day. quite literally, in a single day – half-year record-breaking romp, Broker Associate Looking backwards it is February 7th, 2011. finally reached a peak this past Lic. #01367593 usually quite easy to see when For those who might be June, 2018, as sales slowed and Direct 510-909-2930 the market shifted. It is no sports trivia buffs, that happens prices dropped through to the [email protected] secret the economic collapse to be the day after the Green end of the year. www.TheGrubbTeam.com approximately ten years ago Bay Packers defeated the Pitts- While it is very unlikely we took a vibrant seller’s market burgh Steelers 31-25 in Super- will see another market like and, overnight, turned it from bowl XLV. Quite literally, the that for some time, it is possible boom to bust. very next morning, our phones that we may see a reversal now WEEKEND GARDENER Homeowners, unable to pay began ringing off the hook and that Super Bowl LIII is in the escalating monthly payments did not stop for months after. books. n Vegetables due to wildly adjusting loans Called “The Super Bowl It will be interesting to see. Although nighttime temperatures continue to drop to the low 30s, seeds in the garden will germinate, either lost their homes to Effect,” it is the time of year Carl Medford is a licensed but very slowly. Sow beets, celery, carrots, chard, chive, collards, garlic, leafy lettuce, mustard, pars- foreclosure or resorted to short which usually indicates the shift Realtor with Keller Williams ley, peas, radishes, spinaches and turnips. Keep an eye out for snails and slugs as the seeds germinate. sales. Prices plummeted and from the dismal winter months Realty and a licensed general buyers, especially investors, into the upward-focused spring- contractor. This article is spon- had free rein. time. It’s the time when football sored by the Central County While difficult to pinpoint fans no longer have their prime Marketing Association. 3712 Seven Hills Road • Castro Valley • $838,000 Please Recycle Open Sunday 1-4pm 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, 1774 sf approx on SATURDAY & SUNDAY a 16,800 sf lot. FEB. 9 th & FEB. 10 th Refinished hardwood floors. Kitchen island. CITY SAT SUN ADDRESS PRICE BDRMS/BATHS REALTOR AGENT PHONE A — 2-4 1844 Starview Dr. $NA 3/2.5 Rinetti & Co. RE Tianne/Perry 510-326-0378 Master bedroom suite. K — 1-4 4360 Eagle Peak Rd. #C $489,000 3/2.5 J. Rockcliffe RE Lisa ferraris 510-304-1271 Close to park, school, C 1-4 1-4 20029 Summerglen Pl. $725,000 2/2.5 Berkshire Hathaway Kathi/Wayne 510-333-9404 and transportation. C — 1-4 3712 Seven Hills Rd. $838,000 3/2 Coldwell Banker Laurie Pfohl 510-851-3551 Z — 2-4 2828 Waterton St. $995,000 3/2 Compass RE Jeff Goodman 510-407-0905 PROPERTY C 1-4 1-4 6881 Sunnyslope Ave. $1,390,000 4/3.5 The Grubb Team Judy Grubb 510-909-2930 MANAGEMENT & REAL ESTATE SALES One-Line Open Home Listings run Wednesdays in the Castro Valley Forum (22,500 circ.) and Thursdays Laurie Pfohl, in the San Leandro Times (38,500 circ.) for $25. For more information and a listing form, CRS • DRE # 00866660 Sam & Jessica Call 614-1558. DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT NOON. Medina A = SAN LEANDRO • B = SAN LORENZO • C = CASTRO VALLEY • D = DANVILLE • F = FREMONT • H = HAYWARD • K = CONCORD [email protected] CITY GUIDE L = LIVERMOREO • M = MODESTO • O = OAKLAND • P = PLEASANTON • S = SHEFFIELD VILLAGE • Z=ALAMEDA 510.481.8400 All real estate advertised in the San Leandro Times is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of Coldwell Banker • 510-851-3551 • www.LauriePfohl.com race, color, religion, sex, handicap, marital status, national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. The San Leandro Times will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Realtor Associate Since 1984 “Your Neighbor & Realtor!”

Looking to sell your home, but are short on funds for cosmetic repairs? Alameda Alameda Glenview I CAN HELP! I have access to a program that allows sellers to borrow money on a short-term basis at no interest to 2828 Waterton Street 2524 Webb Avenue 4707 Park Boulevard prepare your home for the housing OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PENDING PENDING market. Funds are available for 3 Beds 2 Bath $995,000 2 Beds 1 Bath $729,000 Fourplex $1,195,000 2828waterton.com 2524webb.com 4707park.com cosmetic improvements such as painting, landscaping, flooring and Single level home located on the Craftsman Style home located on 4 Unit Building built in 1940. This lagoon.. This 1650 square foot a cul-de-sac. This home has many property includes 4 separately deep cleaning just to name a few. home (approx) is located on a of the original details. Features metered 2 bedroom 1 bathroom units. Please contact Jeff for more details. cul-de-sac and features hardwood include hardwood floors, dining All units currently occupied including floors, family room, living room and room, breakfast nook, fireplace, owner’s unit. Each unit approximately backyard ideal for entertaining. finished attic and cute backyard. 700 square feet in size with Jeff Goodman 2 units featuring views of water. Certified Residential Specialist, E-Pro 510.407.0905 [email protected] jeffgoodman4re.com DRE 01338912 Compass is the brand name used for services provided by one or more of the Compass group of subsidiary companies. Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01866771. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate.

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10 HOMES 02-07-19.indd 1 2/6/19 5:15 PM THE TIMES REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING SECTION San Leandro Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 11

Mortgage Rates Tick Up THINKING ABOUT BUYING OR SELLING? CONTACT ONE OF THESE… Mortgage rates moved at this time, the 30-year rate in up slightly last week after averaged 4.22 percent. Agents Action weeks of moderating, Fifteen-year loan rates last according to Freddie Mac’s week averaged 3.89 percent, nationwide survey. up from 3.88 percent. The 30-year fixed-rate Five-year hybrid adjust- mortgage averaged 4.46 per- able-rate mortgages (ARMs) cent, up from 4.45 percent averaged 3.96 percent, up the week before. A year ago from 3.90 percent.

RECENT HOME SALES San Leandro ————————— 15285 Upton Avenue 94578: $210,000 4 BD - 1,760 SF - 1952 1400 Carpentier Street 94577: $329,000 1 BD - 804 SF - 1983 Sam Chiu Karl Schonian Dave Adams Greg Novak, DRE# 01721382 16709 Rolando Avenue 94578: $430,000 3 BD - 1,784 SF - 1939 Active in the East Bay since 1989 The Agency Real Estate & Finance Realtor www.SanLeandroRealtor.com 14317 Doolittle Drive 94577: $438,000 2 BD - 980 SF - 1974 Berkshire Hathaway (510) 357-0000 COLDWELL BANKER Marvin Gardens Real Estate 14772 Saturn Drive 94578: $465,000 2 BD - 916 SF - 1941 Home Services Real Estate & Mortgage Services 400 Davis Street 94577: $480,000 2 BD - 1,671 SF - 1982 [email protected] [email protected] 1547 167th Avenue 94578: $575,000 4 BD - 1,472 SF - 1961 510-305-5767 A Tradition of Excellence (510) 637-8136 (510) 472-4770 678 Greer Avenue 94579: $585,000 3 BD - 1,054 SF - 1952 1334 Dorothy Avenue 94578: $690,000 3 BD - 1,317 SF - 1946 2051 West Avenue 133rd 94577: $815,000 4 BD - 2,280 SF - 1951 16667 Kildare Road 94578: $840,000 4 BD - 1,760 SF - 1966 1312 Begier Avenue 94577: $950,000 3 BD - 2,071 SF - 1939 923 Warden Avenue 94577: $1,411,000 3 BD - 1,012 SF - 1944 TOTAL SALES: 13 LOWEST AMOUNT: $210,000 MEDIAN AMOUNT: $575,000 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,411,000 AVERAGE AMOUNT: $632,153

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For more that all dwellings advertised are more information, call Patrick at 614-1558. information, call Patrick at 614-1558. available on an equal opportunity basis. 14 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 San Leandro Times Housing: CASA compact endorsed by Schaaf, Breed and Licardo continued from front page 1. create a regional just-cause approvals and financial incentives throughout California. or bond measure and imposing the Rental Housing Association and landlords say it will hurt the eviction policy for specialized housing such as The CASA compact will now special fees for new commercial of Alameda County said the free market and actually result in 2. impose rent caps so rents senior housing move forward through the Asso- construction. regional plan wouldn’t meet the fewer affordable housing options can’t be increased by more than 8. unlock public land (such as ciation of Bay Area Governments Critics have said that the needs of the individual cities. in the Bay Area. set amounts annually land owned by BART or cities) and the state legislature. While communities that will be directly “Hayward isn’t Fremont, In December, the CASA 3. offer people rent assistance to be used for affordable housing the outline for action is complete, affected by the plan weren’t con- isn't Newark, isn’t San Leandro, compact was endorsed from the and access to legal counsel on 9. find funding to accomplish it remains to be seen whether it sulted thoroughly enough by the isn’t Union City,” said Mul- mayors of the three largest Bay tenant matters all of this can really be implemented. CASA steering committee before grew. “Each community has Area cities: London Breed in 4. remove red tape when 10. establish a regional lead- The MTC says that the com- the compact was created. different aspects and I’m a little San Francisco, Libby Schaaf in creating accessory dwelling units ership authority to implement the pact is possible if they can get “This would mean creating concerned that seven of the 10 Oakland, and Sam Liccardo in (“mother-in law” units) CASA plan. $1.5 billion of funding each a new agency with the power of (CASA components) take away San Jose. Last week, legislators 5. minimize zoning require- The compact also includes year for the next 15 years, which eminent domain,” said speaker local control.” from San Leandro, Hayward, ments near transit hubs so more creating legislation to enact what they say could come from a Zelda Bronstein, a San Francisco Developer Tom Silva said the Union City, Newark, and Fre- dense housing can be built the MTC has termed “calls for combination of sources includ- journalist who has written several proposed rent cap was just rent mont heard about CASA policies 6. legislative reform of hous- action,” including lowering the ing developers, taxpayers, and articles critical of the compact. control by another name and that from the MTC. ing approval process so it is easier voter threshold for housing fund- local governments. Among the San Leandro resident Rose it won’t work. The CASA compact has 10 for tenants ing measures and re-establishing suggestions were asking voter Riskind was also skeptical of “The way out of the housing goals: 7. expedite governmental city redevelopment agencies approval for a regional sales tax having outside agencies supplant crisis isn't a rent cap, it’s building the authority of individual cities new housing,” said Silva. so cities lose control over their But there were many sup- ability to limit potential devel- porters of the compact who opments if necessary. said that, while it may not be Apartments: ‘Will negatively impact our life’ “My concern is that we have perfect, it’s the best idea for elected officials whose main job some kind of housing relief in continued from front page DiTano. “The intersection of Ban- ance for more units. croft and Estudillo is already very is to enforce their city’s charter the Bay Area. Silva told the City Council busy. Adding a large complex will and when you accept outside “Housing is a regional prob- that his opposition is simply make the intersection less safe for control, it undermines that,” said lem and regional problems re- afraid of change in their neigh- our kids and negatively impact our Riskind. “We are losing more and quire regional solutions,” said borhood and quoted FDR, “The quality of life.” more community input and this San Leandro resident Mike only thing we have to fear is fear Others said rental apartments would only make that disenfran- Katz-Lacabe. “Left on their own, itself.” will lower their property values. chisement worse.” each one of these cities couldn’t Silva touted the building’s “If you take a drive along Landlords also objected to the come up with a BART system or “green” design which includes Bancroft you will find no short- CASA compact. Bill Mulgrew of a freeway system.” solar panels and storm water Plans for a green apartment building on Bancroft Avenue age of apartment buildings for landscaping. There are plans for have had a hard time taking root. rent, many of them near Safe- a roof-top deck, refrigerated lock- Prola and Diana Souza, the San drive the price of housing down. way, run-down,” said Vanessa THE TIMES CROSSWORD ers for tenants’ grocery deliveries, Leandro Chamber of Commerce, I urge you to think of the whole Pineda-Klein. “Unfortunately, and bike lockers. and several local construction community, and not pander to the for the homes that are immedi- The city requires an afford- unions. few who ‘have theirs’ and have ately around these buildings it able housing allowance for all Few Estudillo Estates res- the time to organize community has negatively impacted the value new construction, which de- idents have spoken in support meetings and monopolize the of the homes and ultimately the velopers can either include on of the development, but Patty public discourse.” neighborhood desirability. If you the property or pay an “in-lieu” Breslin wrote the city in favor of But the vast majority of area stand in the backyard of a home fee. For the 1388 Bancroft site, the apartments. residents want a smaller devel- on Dowling or Broadmoor that seven low income units would “We all know the statistics on opment on the parcel and en- backs or is next to an apartment have been required, but Silva housing in California and yet we couraged the City Council to not building you will understand plans to provide just two and pay persist in blocking development approve the zoning amendment why its value is affected by the $160,000 into the city’s afford- ‘in our own backyard,’” wrote which would make Silva’s project buildings behind them.” able housing fund instead. Breslin. “We need supply at all possible. The next step will be for Silva The proposed development levels – market rate and afford- “I am a San Leandro resident to bring another version of his has received support from for- able in every neighborhood and and parent of a sixth grader at Ban- proposed development to the City mer City Councilmembers Jim on all available parcels, to help to croft Middle School,” said Melisa Council within the next 90 days.

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• Dorey and those who think like Do- abuse and generally sides with industry and attempted to hurry through this rey love to scare people with images of when in doubt, but then later changed his agenda item, cutting off a number of LETTERS to the EDITOR terrorism. I suspect they are still awaiting vote in favor when Chan pointed out the citizen speakers in mid-sentence if they an attack from the “The Caravan, that has Humane Society is against those events. exceeded their 3-minute time limit. Even Letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number, and must mid-east terrorists?” Supporters of the Haggerty was the sole vote against the going so far to ask four members of the be under 300 words. We reserve the right to edit as necessary. E-mail letters to: wall seem to always, and conveniently, Chan proposal. public to voluntarily forgo their public [email protected] or fax to: 510-483-4209, or send by mail to: The Editor, forget some important details about Supervisors Miley and Haggerty are comment. San Leandro Times, 2060 Washington Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577. attacks like 9/11, our country’s largest both Rowell Ranch Rangers listed on As a taxpayer of District 4, I look terrorist attack: they did not come into its website. This conflict of interest was forward to the 2020 county elections to Accuses Times of Personal Bias Clarification of Comments on the US via Mexico, they came in through pointed out by this author, to which bring forth candidates with compassion In Reporting on San Leandro License Fees for Retired Nurses Canada. Miley did not address it, and Haggerty and respect for animals and their welfare, Editor: Editor: • “Who is going to pay for the wall?” denied any conflict claiming he gave that won’t turn a blind eye to the ongoing Why do you and Amy (Sylvestri) con- I am writing to clarify the comments I I don’t remember the response being only $1,000 to the rodeo committee, but abuse and to the community exposing tinuously poke in the eye the very source made to the San Leandro Times Inquiring the “U.S. Taxpayer or the people of San reportedly had no comment when ques- what’s really happening to animals of your revenue? Instead of just reporting Reporter regarding license fees for retired Leandro.” Do you? tioned later by a journalist present, about behind rodeo fences and gates. the facts I think you let your personal nurses. The people of San Leandro are wel- his name on the website. —Michelle Lang bias against the City and residents of San The article failed to mention that this coming and value inclusiveness. If Dorey Mr. Haggerty chaired this hearing San Leandro Leandro creep into your copy. issue was regarding fees for retirees. Al- wants to build a wall than he should do it The latest incident of your showing most every Saturday, myself and several around his own own home. There is no lack of respect for fact and us comes out other retired nurses volunteer at Ashland amount of “speaking in code” that can in “Still a Manufacturing Town.” In what Free Medical Clinic. The purpose of hide what this issue is really about: It’s INQUIRING REPORTER should be a simple story about commer- this clinic is to provide free health care not about keeping all the fish safe, it’s cial and residential development you to low-income, uninsured people with about not letting the brown fish swim in manage to slip in two black eyes to the medical needs. “our” water. Gourmet food or mom’s home cookin’? community. The entire staff, MDs, RNs, NPs, PTs, —Maurice Sternemann — Asked downtown First, saying that the City attracts translators, phlebotomist etc. all work for San Leandro manufacturing rather than technology is free. There is no paid staff. When I went clearly a swipe at City leaders. It is not a to renew my license, I was shocked at the Says Greater Danger is of Being case of rather. The City is attracting both. increase in fees. In order to volunteer as Killed by Citizens Than Aliens Adding rather is your personal bias and a Nurse Practitioner, it cost me $675 in Editor: I think mom’s home serves no good. license fees. I say both Corey Anderson and Leo cooking. It’s just Second, in the same article you make it The retired RNs who volunteer pay West (as usual) are wrong. They want to fresher. It’s good, basic appear as if economic development man- $190. The retired MDs at the clinic build a wall, but why? comfort food. ager Bowman actually said and labeled explained that they have reduced license They should be way more afraid of be- Jim Strain those of us that oppose 1388 Bancroft fees for MDs who wish to volunteer. ing killed by a US citizen than any illegal Newark as NIMBYs. I am certain the City didn’t This benefit does not exist for nurses. All alien. I dare them to read over following say what you printed. Poor editing of a the nurses who volunteer believe it to data and they might see the reality of my sentence? be unfair that the license fee for retired statement, but I doubt it. Worse is that you added this editorial physicians is only $37 when nurses have Citizenship details on the 10 largest comment on page 12 while on page 11 no fee reduction. I wrote to my local state mass shootings in the US before 2018: there are four letters to the “Editor” that representatives and the Board of Nursing (1) Stephen Paddock, born an Ameri- I prefer homemade, the way I like can citizen, killed 58 people in Las Vegas support the development if it adheres but was unable to generate much interest. to cook. I love to cook and I like to current zoning. Now why are people These fees can also have a major Oct . 2017; (2) Omar Mateen, born an gourmet, but the way I learned from upset again? Oh yeah, read page 11. impact on the Red Cross as they rely American citizen, killed 49 in Orlando Start an editorial column for your- heavily on retired nurses for their volun- June 2016; (3) Seung-Hui Cho, Kore- mom is the best. Home cooking can selves if you need personal outlets for teer programs. an-born but a lawful permanent citizen, be Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and your private opinions. Reporting the For those on a fixed income, these fees killed 33 at Virginia Tech April 20; (4) it’s less expensive. news with clear bias and closing your can be prohibitive. As a group, we are Adam Lanza, born an American citizen, killed 28 at Sandy Hook Elementary Steve Jensen ears and eyes to the community that you hoping to get support for legislation that Castro Valley expect to support your publication is, in will reduce the licensing fees for those School Dec. 2012; (5) Devin Kelley, my opinion, not a sustainable business nurses who wish to continue serving the born an American citizen, killed 26 in strategy. public in a volunteer capacity. Sutherland Springs, Texas Nov. 2017; —John Clouston —Mary Mapelli Conway, NP; (6) George Hennard , born an American San Leandro —Kathleen Ruel, NP; citizen, killed 24 in Killeen, Texas Oct. Home cooking, because it’s more —Barbara Pagan, RN; 1991; (7) James Huberty, born an Amer- healthy, it has more flavor and it’s Says Times Misrepresents —Jean Carroll, NP; ican citizen, killed 22 in San Ysidro, more traditional like mom’s. My Opponents of Bancroft Project —Kathy Rolita, RN Calif. July 1984; (8) Charles Whitman, mom would make gallo pinto, it’s Editor: born an American citizen, killed 18 at the rice and beans fried together. In the the article “Still a Manufactur- ‘Finding Dorey’ University of Texas Aug. 1996; (9) Pat- ing Town” that appeared in the January Editor: rick Sherill, born an American citizen, Geraldo Montalvan 31 issue, I was dismayed and rather This letter is in response to Corey An- killed 15 in Edmond, Okla. Aug. 1986; Hayward surprised to see Amy Sylvestri refer to the derson’s letter, “Says Hatred for Trump (10) Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen opponents of the 1388 Bancroft Avenue Fuels Opposition to the Wall,” published Malik, he was born in Pakistan but a US development as “not-in-my-backyard” in the San Leandro Times on January 24. citizen, she married and was here on a homeowners. My four year old (a proud San Lean- K-1 visa, killed 14 San Bernardino, Cal. First of all, this is a total misrepresen- dro resident) loves this movie about a fish Dec. 2015 tation of those opposing the proposed trying to find its way home. One of the —Ken Kellogg Mom’s home cooking, development. If she were to have read fish, played by Ellen Degeneres, suffers San Leandro because love goes into it. the many articles and letters that have from short term memory loss and it ap- Looks Forward to Electing More Gwendolyn Bikis discussed this issue, she would have pears that San Leandro has its very own San Leandro realized that the neighbors are not forgetful and (in our case) hateful fish. Compassionate Supervisors opposed to a housing development on Let’s call this fish “Dorey.” Editor: that property. Rather, it is the size of the Dorey felt compelled to confront I testified at the board meeting of the building, lack of parking, and the fact the “hatred” of his fellow San Leandro Alameda County Supervisors recently that it violates current zoning regula- neighbors so I thought I’d help out a and recommended it ban two brutal ro- tions. bit in the event that any of your readers deo events, wild cow milking and mutton But, secondly, even if she truly would mistake his comments as factual. busting. believed that the characterization was They are not. Three videos were shown to the board Mom’s home cooking, because accurate, should a reporter be making Here’s why I believe San Leandro’s of those types of recent events at Rowell it’s something you’ve been such judgments in what was supposedly Dorey also suffers from short term Ranch clearly evidencing the abuse and a straight news story? The ethics of jour- memory loss: mistreatment of rodeo animals. making for so long, you know nalism state that reporters should strive • Did Dorey forget that just this week, Supervisor Valle found the content exactly what to put into it and for accuracy, objectivity and impartiality the leaders of our intelligence com- disturbing and cruel and later Supervisor exactly how to make it. in their reporting. I find her comments in munity (appointed by his beloved Chan proposed a ban on mutton busting. Sabrina Bell this story to be neither accurate, objective President) briefed our Congress on the Valle, Carson, and Supervisor Miley vot- Oakland nor impartial. biggest threats to America? The wall ed for Chan’s proposal—Miley originally —Maureen Sirhall was not mentioned, not once. There is no voted the status quo — against — the San Leandro emergency. proposal stating he could not see any

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The Pets of the Week at the quite a handsome little guy. PHOTO BY JIM KNOWLES Hayward Animal Shelter, 16 Miracle is a gentle bunny The meters at Pelton Plaza take coins, credit cards, or Barnes Court in Hayward, are who likes to explore her space. payment by cell phone app. Ziggy the Guinea Pig and Miracle Timid at first, she warms up after the bunny. a few head/ear pets. She loves Ziggy is an outgoing and greens, hay and an occasional friendly Guinea pig. He allows piece of apple. Spayed. Meters: Customers all handling and loves snacking For more information on Zig- on timothy hay. He has beautiful gy or Miracle, call the Hayward orange and white markings and is Animal Shelter at 293-7200. surprised to see meters continued from front page Paid parking has also been a better picture of downtown installed cross the street at Parrott parking. The plan’s goal is to Center (site of the former Plough- Pets Galore at Shelter’s “maximize the efficiency of limit- man’s Restaurant). But Parrott ed parking resources.” The park- Center’s meters are private, not ‘All Fur Love’ Adoption ing meters at Pelton encourage city owned. The Hayward Animal Shel- a $10 suggested donation. faster turnover of parking spaces. ter, 16 Barnes Court in Hayward Bake sale table, boutique The plan includes parking With low is having its “All Fur Love” pet table, fun raffle prizes. regulations, rates and time re- PHOTO COURTESY BRYAN AZEVEDO turnover, it’s adoption on Saturday, Feb. 9, All proceeds benefit the strictions on both on-street and “ from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with cats, Hayward Animal Shelter an- off-street parking, and installing hard to find Palma Cleanup dogs, puppies, bunnies, Guinea imal medical and spay/neuter “smart meters” for more pay pigs, pet rats. funds. options. parking. But Neighbors came to Palma Plaza on Saturday, Jan. 26, “We’re working with a park- to clean up litter in the plaza and parking lot in an effort Free pet adoptions to all Sponsored by the Hayward with constant organized by Bryan Azevedo. qualified homes. Includes spay/ Animal Shelter Volunteers and ing consultant and the owner of neuter, vaccinations and micro- state Assemblyman Bill Quirk. Pelton Plaza,” said Mariana Gar- turnover, you chip. From noon to 3 p.m. bring For more information, go cia, a project specialist with the can find parking. your favorite furry friend to our to www.haywardanimals.org/ City of San Leandro. “With low Spiritual, but not religious? 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