Keeping Keyboards Clicking for Those Who Can’t Afford Computer Repairs October 29, 2008
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Contest Entry Pays Off; CV Man Will Compete in NASCAR Race October 29, 2008
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Robert Hoffman of Castro Valley said he’s got “pretty good luck.”
In the past, he won a trip to Alaska from a raffle. Now he has scored the opportunity to compete in a customized driving school led by such NASCAR stars as Clint Bowyer, Kurt Bush, Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne and 2008 Daytona 500 Champ Ryan Newman.
“I was at the store and bought a pack of Gillette razors. I do usually look for products that have contests,” said Hoffman, who took the razors home and entered the contest online in addition to mailing in a few index card entries. “I was pretty surprised when I got a Fed-ex package saying I won.” More
CV Woman Missing for One Month October 29, 2008
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East Bay Regional Parks Police are asking the public for help in their search for 48-year-old Susan Maunder of Castro Valley, who was last seen by her family at about 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, as she left for a church activity in Pleasanton.
“We really have nothing to go on other than she never showed up at her church function, and nobody has seen or heard from her,” said East Bay Regional Parks Sgt. Tyrone Davis. More
CVHS Classes Shine in ‘08 Homecoming Parade October 29, 2008
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The sun was bright in the Friday afternoon sky as scores of family members, friends and other spectators gathered along Redwood Road to take in the fantastic display of Castro Valley High School’s Homecoming Parade. This year’s theme was “The Sweet Life of Castro Valley.”
“This sure is a great day. I was here Thursday and saw some of the Senior class marching on campus,” said School Superintendent Jim Fitzpatrick who also served as an event judge. “It’s just great to see the spirit of the kids. It really makes all Castro Valley proud.” More
Credit Cards That Are Smart October 29, 2008
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Take your credit card out of your wallet. Chances are that it’s got technology tucked away inside … More
Medical Apparatus from the Past Now on Display at Eden October 29, 2008
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An exhibit of historical medical equipment, collected by Dr. Miles Nuddleman, is currently on display in the main foyer of Eden Hospital in Castro Valley. More
Eden Hospital $500,000 Grant Keeps CVHS Ball-Field Renovations in Play October 29, 2008
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Directors of the Eden Township Healthcare District, prompted by budget concerns, last week turned down a request from the Castro Valley Sports Foundation … More
Popular CV Science Teacher a Finalist for Presidential Award October 29, 2008
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Castro Valley Science teacher Charles Reynes has a passion for tinkering and teaching science, and if you ever have the chance to see … More
Warm Classrooms Pose No Health Risk Under State Criteria October 29, 2008
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While some Castro Valley classrooms may be uncomfortably warm on sunny days, temperatures don’t reach the level considered by California to be an urgent problem. More
Ground Broken for New Redwood Road Interchange October 22, 2008
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A Who’s-Who of federal, state and local government officials gathered in Castro Valley Thursday afternoon to break ground for a $34 million Interstate 580-Redwood Road Interchange.
Rep. Barbara Lee, State Sen. Ellen Corbett, Assemblymember Mary Hayashi, and Supervisors Nate Miley and Alice Lai-Bitker all dug into the soil with ceremonial shovels to start the long-awaited project that promises to facilitate the flow of local traffic, and improve access to Castro Valley’s central business district and BART station. More
