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True Cowboy Spirit Honored At Rowell Rodeo Parade
By Robert Souza
They came by the hundreds, with their folding chairs, snacks, and parasols, staking out a patch of Castro Valley Blvd. to experience the big spring event of the year, Saturday’s Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade.
This year’s 26th annual parade recognized one of it’s most faithful committee members and participants—Dale Yearian—who died last November. Yearian’s widow, Bette, rode proudly at the front of the parade as Grand Marshal.
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Heat Wave Creates High Fire Danger
By Staff
 Cal Fire has announced that the 2008 fire season in Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties began on Monday.
The start of fire season varies each year throughout the state and is based on weather conditions, vegetation growth, moisture, and increased fire activity.
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Prepare Now For July 1 Cell Phone Law Change
By Michael Singer
I hate to be an alarmist, but you have less than seven weeks to change your driving habits... that is if you like to talk on your cell phone behind the wheel.
That's because on July 1, you can get pulled over and ticketed just for talking (or texting) while driving in California. The obvious exception would be for dire emergencies, such as calling 9-11. And no, voting for your favorite American Idol does not constitute as an emergency.
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Governor Urges Californians to Prepare for Heat Wave
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday issued the following statement as temperatures are expected to hit triple digits in the Bay Area and other parts of the state: |
Monday, May 19, Last Day to Register to Vote
The deadline to register to vote for the June 3, 2008 election is this Monday, May 19, 2008. |
Notes of a Reporter at Large: The Subprime Mortgage Crisis in a Nutshell
“It used to be so beautiful” the Lady Friend said. “With endless fields of wheat and strawberry fields, cherry and apricot orchards, and pear trees. |
MANDATORY WATER RATIONING ORDERED
East Bay Municipal Utility District directors, in a unanimous vote yesterday afternoon, imposed mandatory water rationing ... |
Pete’s Hardware: They’re Crowin’ Because They’re Growin’
Hobbyists, green-thumbers and home-improvement enthusiasts have another big reason to do their shopping in Castro Valley. |
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Sequoia Stands Taller, Wider
By Steve Schaefer
Toyota has become
very successful by
providing wellmade,
reliable vehicles.
They build and sell lots of
Priuses — the most fuel-efficient
and earth-friendly cars in the
American market today. However,
in trying to cover every
market segment, they chose to
go head-to-head with the Chevy
Suburbans and Ford Expeditions.
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Vallejo Event Pays Tribute to Japanese Car Culture
By Staff
America’s premier festival of
Japanese cars “Motoring J Style”
returns to Northern California’s
Solano County Fairgrounds in
Vallejo on Saturday, May 24.
In 2007, Motoring J Style made history
as the first comprehensive
show celebrating Japanese car
culture in the United States, with
events ranging from a Japanese
Car Concours to a spectacular
drifting competition and exhilarating
rally car demonstrations.
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 Ask the Trainer: Your Fitness Questions Answered
By Chris LaLanne, BS, CSCS
After years of unsuccessful dieting, I have found myself overweight, unhealthy and unhappy. With so many different nutrition books and recommendations, I am overwhelmed. Can you please help by sending me in the right direction? - Janet
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 Ask the Trainer: Protecting Children from Obesity
By Chris LaLanne, BS, CSCS
Dear Chris,
After watching a recent report on America’s adult and childhood obesity, diabetes and heart disease epidemics, it was shocking to learn about how the food industry is to blame. What can I do to protect myself and my children from these diseases?
—Mary
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