Alameda County wants “catalyst project” at Daughtrey’s, including “upscale restaurant”
Ahead of Wednesday’s Castro Valley Municipal Advisory (MAC) meeting, the Alameda County Community Development Agency (CDA) has written a draft Request for Interest (RFI)/Development Concept that seeks a “catalyst project” and an “upscale restaurant” for the County-owned, vacant Daughtrey’s building at 3295 Castro Valley Boulevard in Downtown Castro Valley. In a memo from …
Janet Everson resigns from Castro Valley MAC
Janet Everson has resigned her appointment on the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC). She was originally appointed to the MAC in May 2015 to complete the remainder of a previous appointee’s term and was reappointed to a four-year term over the summer. “I would like to thank Janet Everson for her time …
In light of Trump election, “Safe Haven” resolution considered for Castro Valley schools
The Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education will consider a resolution at its Monday, February 6, 2017 meeting that would declare CVUSD schools a “Safe Haven.” In an agenda back-up letter to the school board, Superintendent Parvin writes: “Youth and families across the district, county, state, and nation have …
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 …
Lost Worlds to take up all available space in Daughtrey’s, about third of building to remain unleased
Lost Worlds would be the sole occupant of the Daughtrey building, occupying about 25,000 square feet on the first floor and most of the basement, according to David Greensfelder, the developer for the county-owned building, The building’s second floor mezzanine would not be developed. The Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) between …