THE SEASON OF SAVINGS HAS ARRIVED
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CASTRO VALLEY FORUM A COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SERVING CASTRO VALLEY SINCE 1989
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024
YEAR 36
MAC MEETING
INSIDE YOUR
Restaurant to Fill the Vacant Rite-Aid Site?
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Better Tomorrow
By Amy Sylvestri
Treatments improving for women who suffer from endometriosis
CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
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Big Book Sale
Indoor book sale takes place this Friday to Sunday at CV Library
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PHOTO COURTESY OF PRCA PHOTOGRAPHER ALYN BRERETON
Tomas Garcilazo to perform at the 102th Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo May 17-19
Hall of Fame
Castro Valley sports legends honored at Hall of Fame banquet
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Award-Winning Charro to Perform at Rowell Rodeo By Alfreda Sebasto
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Tomas Garcilazo is a third-generation charro (Mexican horseman) who has devoted his life to sharing Mexico’s National Sport of La Charreria—traditional herding that predates rodeo—with the world. He will return to the 102nd Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo, set to take place May 17-19 at the Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park, to entertain fans at each performance. Considered one of the finest charros presenting La Charreria today, Garcilazo has the distinction of being recognized by Mexico and the United States Charreria Association with their Golden Spur Award, La Espuela de Oro, for being a voice and ambassador of Mexico’s National Sport. If you have never seen Garcilazo perform you are in for quite a show. As he enters the arena, you will first notice the beautiful horse that appears to be gliding to the music you hear
over the loudspeaker, and then you will see the intricate design of a charro’s traditional costume. He will almost instantly begin to spin his rope in never-ending circles that become larger in size until they eventually rotate around him and his horse. Tomas, the charro, and his horse move together to music in an effortless dance of skill and horsemanship as the announcer tells the story of a young boy growing up in Mexico. The boy learned how to trick rope and ride from his father and grandfather and now travels the world as an entertainer and emissary for the art and history of La Charreria. La Charreria is a national sport in Mexico that dates back to the skills used by horsemen on the haciendas of old Mexico. The first La Charreria events were friendly ranch work competitions amongst the haciendas. Today, it is a national sport that is as much about the rope artistry of the Charro as it is about their horsemanship. Garcilazo often refers to his horses see CHARRO on page 3
At its Monday night meeting, the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) heard about possible plans for a long-empty Boulevard eyesore and learned about a possible serious misuse of millions in county park funds. The meeting started with two hours of discussion regarding the vacant Rite-Aid site at the eastern end of Castro Valley Boulevard. The current owners have found a possible tenant for a portion of the building in a large dim sum restaurant and banquet hall, but neighbors are raising concerns about traffic, food smells, and the overall benefit to the community. The MAC heard about the earliest planning stages of an HL Peninsula restaurant to the 5.5-acre site at 3836 and 3844 Castro Valley Boulevard. see MAC on page 11
Funds Available To Help Fight Bay Pollution By Josie de la Torre
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According to regional water quality control officials, water pollution in the San Francisco Bay is the leading cause when it runs off sidewalks and streets, picks up junk, and runs down drains. To help fight that trend, the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program (ACCWP) is inviting local grassroots organizations to apply for grants of up to $6,000 to prevent stormwater pollution and improve the health of local watersheds, creeks, and the San Francisco Bay. Eligible applicants include teacher and student groups, youth groups, homeowner associations, environmental groups, and non-profit organizations. The deadline is May 10. “San Francisco Bay and the creeks in Alameda County are places of incredible beauty and ecologic diversity,” said ACCWP project manager Sandy Mathews. “However, the urbanization in Alameda County affects see POLLUTION on page 10