Time running out for Castro Valley to elect its MAC in November
Since it began in 1981, the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) has been appointed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, on the advice of Castro Valley’s Supervisor (currently Nate Miley). However, our MAC members could be elected according to State law. The MAC advises Alameda County on land use …
SF Homeless Project: Homeless Students in the Castro Valley School District
Castro Valley Matters is participating in the SF Homeless Project, an effort by over 70 Bay Area organizations to tell stories of homelessness in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Homelessness in the Bay Area and around the United States takes on many forms — while we are unfortunately all too …
SF Homeless Project: Telling the story in Castro Valley
Some 4,000 people in Alameda County are homeless. They are the elderly, families, men, women and children. Many view homelessness as an urban problem, left to our cities to resolve. In fact, most of the visible homeless in Alameda County are estimated to be in Oakland and Berkeley, according to a …
SF Homeless Project: Letter to the City
To the city and people of San Francisco: Like you, we are frustrated, confused and dismayed by the seemingly intractable problem of homelessness in our city. Like you, we want answers — and change. We see the misery around us – the 6,600 or more people who live on the …
Miley reelected Alameda County Supervisor, results tighter in CV
Nate Miley was reelected to a fifth term as Alameda County District 4 Supervisor last night. With 43,897 total votes cast in the race, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters is reporting that Miley received 61.7 percent of the vote versus challenger Bryan Parker’s 37.5 percent. District 4 encompasses parts of …
Jenny Lin Memorial Service
Castro Valley will gather on Friday evening to remember Jenny Lin, whose May 27, 1994 murder remains unsolved. Her parents, John Lin and Mei-Lian Lin, started the Jenny Lin Foundation “to promote child safety and youth music education.” The 22nd annual memorial service begins at 7:00 at the Castro Valley …
2016 Primary Election Statements for Castro Valley
The California Primary election is on June 7, 2016, and several races and issues will affect Castro Valley. Alameda County Supervisor: District 4 We asked the candidates, “Fast forward four years. You have completed your term as supervisor and are up for re-election. Tell us about your accomplishments for Castro …
Guest Perspective: Yes on G — A Well-Thought-Out Plan for Modern Castro Valley Schools
Measure G is a bond measure on the June 7 ballot. Castro Valley Matters asked the Yes on G committee to find a supporter to submit a commentary in support of their measure. There is no official opposition. Our local elementary, middle and high schools here in Castro Valley are …
Alameda County District 4 Supervisor Candidate Statement: Bryan Parker
Bryan Parker is a candidate for Alameda County Supervisor District 4 in the June 2016 primary. We reached out to each candidate to ask them for their vision for the next four years. I’m Bryan Parker and I’m here to ask for your vote for Supervisor this June 7th. Over …
Alameda County District 4 Supervisor Candidate Statement: Nate Miley
Nate Miley is the incumbent for Alameda County Supervisor District 4, and is running for re-election in the June 2016 primary. We reached out to each candidate to ask them for their vision for the next four years. When I look forward to the next four years here in Castro …