Hello neighbor!
I’m no longer just Castro Valley’s Congressman – now I’m a neighbor too! My new district office opened January 3 at 3615 Castro Valley Blvd. – behind the KFC, next to the CVS – after I decided to consolidate my two old offices in Pleasanton and Hayward in order to …
Break an addiction this year with the Eastbay Area Reciprocity Network
Most of us have a hard time asking for help when we face a difficult challenge. Usually we assume we can struggle through it by ourselves, and often we do, but at what personal cost? We are also convinced that we must be self sufficient even if we have ties …
Get your 2016 tax deduction by joining and donating to Castro Valley Matters before 2017!
Become a CVM annual member and donate to Castro Valley Matters before January 1, 2017. Your tax deductible membership or donation helps us maintain our website, notify members about upcoming events, and produce newsletters and updates about what matters in Castro Valley’s civic conversation. Our engagement in 2016 has created momentum …
EALI success for Fairview with MAC likely in 2017, fate of elected Castro Valley MAC uncertain
Fairview, an unincorporated community of about 10,000 next door to Castro Valley, is on the path to having a Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) in 2017. “I think this will be very beneficial to myself and to the county, because I have found the Castro Valley MAC to be very helpful …
CVUSD Board considers bond authorization, Measure G implementation plan
The Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) Board of Education meets Monday to consider authorizing $60,000,000 in general obligations bonds for renovation projects throughout the District along with an implementation plan and project schedule with major construction proposed to begin in May 2017. Board Members will also consider refinancing $13,500,000 in bond debt from 2006. Refinancing …
Artful Change is Coming to Castro Valley!
Castro Valley, an unincorporated community in Alameda County, has long been without clearly visual demarcations designating it as a place. That’s about to change with a mural at Redwood Road and Highway 580 that clearly identifies Castro Valley as a destination, and Castro Valley residents are encouraged to be part …
Daughtrey’s on Monday’s MAC agenda with giant indoor playground plan
Developer David Greensfelder will be at Monday’s Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) meeting to describe plans to transform the Daughtrey’s department store building on Castro Valley Boulevard into a giant indoor playground. In an email to Castro Valley Matters, Greensfelder confirmed his plan to develop the long-abandoned, county-owned building into a …
“Beer geek” looks to tap into Castro Valley
A self-proclaimed “beer geek” wants to open a beer garden in Castro Valley. John Heylin, a former Peace Corps volunteer and entrepreneur who lives up the road in Canyon, will be opening Lamorinda Taphouse in early February in Lafayette. He sees potential in Castro Valley and has been exploring sites here …
Busy MAC meeting to discuss sidewalks, utility box art, Camp Sweeney expansion
Castro Valley’s Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) is set to cover a lot of ground on Monday night starting at 6:00 pm at the Castro Valley Library on 3600 Norbridge Avenue. Sidewalks and pedestrian safety Parents of Stanton Elementary School students will be on hand to advocate for two county-supported crossing …
Castro Valley Gets Ready to Shine – Castro Valley Light Parade
The weather forecast is great for Saturday, November 12 so head on out to Castro Valley’s annual Meet in the Street & Light Parade. Castro Valley Boulevard will be closed between Redwood Road and San Miguel Avenue as people gather for a fun afternoon and evening. There will be live …