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CV SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE
CASTRO VALLEY FORUM A COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SERVING CASTRO VALLEY SINCE 1989
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2024
YEAR 36
NO. 30
MAC MEETING
INSIDE YOUR
Sidewalk Vendors Discussed
FORUM
COVID Upsurge Public health officials warn against rising COVID-19 cases
By Amy Sylvestri
CASTRO VALLEY FORUM
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Teacher of Year
CV special education teacher represents the county’s best
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Corbett Dies
East Bay and state government giant, Ellen Corbett, died Friday
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First Day Back to School Kids returned to the classroom last Wednesday for the first day of school. At Castro Valley Elementary (CVE), TK-5th grade students were greeted with cheers, high-fives, and excitement including Ms. Lopez’ (above) first grade class. CVE Principal Elizabeth Duran Contreras says that this year, staff are excited to continue working with our parent affinity groups. These include the school’s Comité de padres Hispanos, Chinese Discussion Group, Black, African American, and African Parent Group. In addition to CVE’s Black Student Union, Principal Contreras says the school will be forming new clubs, including a Latino Student Union, Asian Student Union, and Neurodiversity Club.
The Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) welcomed new members Raymond Davis and Xochiyotl Martinez at an epic four-hour Land Use meeting on Monday night, ultimately kicking a decision down the road on a controversial item about sidewalk vendors and talking about the proposed expansion of a religious facility in the Crow Canyon hills. After a lengthy conversation, the MAC ultimately continued discussion on a proposed sidewalk vendor ordinance which aims to bring Castro Valley’s legislation in line with State Senate Bills 946 and 972. The bills are designed to support entrepreneurship while maintaining public health standards, as more and more sidewalk vendors are required to have a permit, maintain sanitary conditions, and not obstruct the flow of traffic or pedestrians, according to Edward Labayog, county Code Enforcement Manager. Enforcement is handled by county Code Enforcement and any infractions result in an initial warning for a first offence and escalating administrative fees for any subsequent violations. see MAC on page 10
Two New Faces Join Castro Valley MAC August 2028. Monday’s meeting was their first time sitting CASTRO VALLEY FORUM among fellow MAC members. This week’s Castro Valley Martinez replaces Ken Municipal Advisory Commit- Carbone, a 20-year veteran of tee (MAC) saw two new faces the CV MAC and other area on the dais: Xochiyotl (Xochi) service positions. Carbone K. Martinez and Raymond stepped down from the MAC (Ray) E. Davis III. Board in May 2024 to focus Martinez and Davis applied on his graphics business and pursue various entrepreneurial for the open positions, were reviewed, and were appointed opportunities around Castro by Alameda County Supervisor Valley. Nate Miley in early July. Both Martinez has been a Castro members have four-year regular Valley resident and homeownboard positions that expire in er since 2015. Born and raised By Michael Singer
in the South Bay, she is the daughter of a Bracero farmworker and is a first-generation graduate from UC Santa Cruz and UC Davis. Currently, she works with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is involved in project management of CERCLA (Superfund) sites. On the side, she runs a small mobile notary business. Xochi is a mother to three grown sons, two of who serve in active-duty military— USMC and USAF. see FACES on page 3
Xochiyotl K. Martinez
Raymond E. Davis III