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Ken Martin May 15, 2013 at 06:23 pm
That's Five Canyons! It's a mile and a half from the original and real Castro Valley.
Nicholas Terry May 15, 2013 at 09:43 am
Looks good! On top of the boulevards face lift, it's time to become a real town and leave the…Read More counties nest ;)
Michael Moore May 8, 2013 at 09:04 pm
Having eaten at Dino's once by choice and secondly because my father in law thought it was a good…Read More idea in the past twenty three years, I can honestly say that there is no fire that would influence the food from this place.
Jessica Gardner April 16, 2013 at 01:11 am
Forget castro valley, while they are all arguing San Lorenzo pulls it together!
Baywood Sparky April 9, 2013 at 11:50 am
True value on Center is a true neighborhood gem. It is a true throwback to what made and makes…Read More America great. Much luck to you guys in Ptown.
Nicholas Terry March 25, 2013 at 02:41 pm
I got excited...thinking there was going to be a Sprouts opening in Castro Valley...whoops!
Rai W. March 25, 2013 at 02:28 pm
I was wondering if this was still going to happen after catching wind of this effort almost a year…Read More ago. I live near by and am excited to see something happening like this and can't wait to see how they intend to lease out the other part of the building. It would be nice to see some local food start up's selling their goods. The Cho family will have my support.
Ken Martin March 25, 2013 at 12:53 pm
I'm glad to see something happening with the old Raley's. The downside is that the Cho's are…Read More planning to do a good thing but it really needs to be in the Daughtery building as an attraction to our central area.
Stacy Poulos May 13, 2013 at 03:10 pm
Anarchy hot dogs. I'll have one. When and where is the meeting? The link provided before is obscure…Read More about what / when is going on?
Bob Swanson May 8, 2013 at 11:05 pm
Hi Jessica,
Castro Valley is not a city. It is unincorporated. But that is a whole other testy issue…Read More for some.
There is a big difference between those two signs. Mc Donald’s went through the democratic permitting process and their sign was approved. Blvd. Burger could have chosen to participate in the democratic process but chose not to. A citizen lodged a complaint with code enforcement and Code enforcement responded and acted appropriately.
I believe that Blvd. Burger is going to apply or have applied and they will be going through the democratic process.
Bob Swanson
Supervisor Nate Miley’s Office
Jessica Gardner May 8, 2013 at 10:24 pm
The city is setting itself up for a lawsuit approving some not allowing others.
Letting mc Donald's…Read More have huge sign and blvd burger none
Bob Schrock May 8, 2013 at 11:25 pm
Sadly, Mr Phillips diatribe above is terribly ignorant and represents the misguided wish that…Read More government is the answer to all our problems. A representative governmet is one where we elect officials to represent our interests. The MAC is an APPOINTED board that is not elected and only answers to Mr, Miley. (While claiming to act in the public's interest). Sure you want there to be some consistency and coherence in city planning to promote the general welfare of the area. However, as far as I can see, Mr Michieli applied at numerous govt agencies for the proper permits and information, and was given a list of things he needed to do. Everyone at the government funded trough did THEIR job and got paid very well to do it; but no one put the pieces of the puzzle together until you have the mess you have today. How is anyone supposed to know all of the requirements? Mr Michieli is out a good sum of money, and every person that was there to 'help' him on the way still collects their fat paycheck and benefits. Look at your State government: swimming in debt, rules and regulations coming out its ears, tax rates through the roof, and STILL unable to build a bridge in 24 years and $6 BILLION+. The guy wants to open a Hot Dog Stand for gosh sakes. What else will you put there? Bulldoze the building and park a Taco Truck there Marc...then you are OK. You big government lovers are getting everything you deserve. Heaven help you if you ever want to build a small business and earn a living.
Bob Swanson May 5, 2013 at 11:19 pm
Hi Trish,
I am sorry that you misunderstood the Question and the Answer. It was in response to other…Read More posts above. Perhaps I could have been more clear.
I am going back some years ago, when I was a community activist opposed to route 238 being forced through Castro Valley, before Nate Miley was the Supervisor or I worked for him. If my memory is correct I believe it was in the 1990’s. Citizens from the unincorporated area were tired of fast food restaurants and did not want any more of them.
The Board of Supervisors in response to the community prohibited “drive through and walk up windows” to detour additional fast food restaurants from coming in. I believe this is true. You can ask the question at the MAC meeting and see what staff says.
Bob Swanson
Supervisor Nate Miley’s Office
Trish Murillo May 5, 2013 at 10:43 pm
Angel...sounds like you have personal issues that are not for this general forum...until you can…Read More spell and be literate! Rob Phillips...in an ideal bureaucracy.... your comment would fly...in this particular not so normalcase the rules and regulations have and continue to be a blur....and TC ....no Carry Outee could still be operating there if they wanted to be! And if Muzo's would have taken over within 30 days he would of been operating as we speak...because he would be grandfathered in to the new zoning regulations of no more walk -ups.....so go figure...
The county really just wants their vision for that property....redevelopment... not reality....Bob S....why do perpetuate this with your question?!....and mock ..by providing us with your own answer instead of supporting the local small businesses that what the community want...really Bob?!...does your question refer to those in our community who want fast food chain or Muzo's...come on now...stop mocking it...the county allows what it wants...with little regard ...I'm insulted by your question and the answer...we want quaint walk ups...not chain...actually
Grandma G May 3, 2013 at 11:02 pm
i think an independent eatery would be quaint, the way the "new" downtown was supposed to…Read More be. I might be inclined to grab a bite, and walk around and shop, if there was a shop to shop in. We already have all the fast food places that are everywhere. Who has it against small independent business? Bring back the BLVD sign and Tony's van sign.
Nika Megino (Editor) May 1, 2013 at 06:36 pm
Sorry about the confusion everyone! San Lorenzo Street Eats are Thursdays. So this is the menu for…Read More May 2.
Jojo May 1, 2013 at 06:26 pm
According to Food Truck Mania's Facebook page, San Lorenzo Street Eats are Thursdays, 5pm-9pm.
Christina Milanese May 1, 2013 at 11:46 pm
Happy Birthday, Dr Hill. You are the best and always make me and my doggie happy! From, Christina M…Read More at Sage Centers.
Savoy Glancy April 29, 2013 at 05:18 pm
I believe that the old Daughtry's store should be turned be turned into a community center with…Read More various age available activities for drop in and/ or classes. It gas easy access to bart and would be a way to cut down on unsupervised kids getting in trouble. There are too few things for teenagers!
As for the adobe shopping center...even though I am against chain stores and the Fisher family's politics...I would have to say put a Gap and or an Old Navy. The cv'ers would eat that up
Charlie Goldie April 29, 2013 at 12:59 pm
CV is unincorporated. Many want to legalize a city of CV. That will take revenue. That revenue will…Read More come from taxes. Businesses pay taxes. The thought of expanding the Park is heart pounding and warm but not real. We had a Metro store there which was excellent. The owner knew a great deal about cell phones and accessories. I was disappointed to see the store close. I would like to see some specialty stores move in. We have the basics up and down the Blvd. Maybe some kind of activity store or "gameroom" for young people. Some might say we do not need a place for young people to hang out. I disagree. We need an activity spot. Look at how many young people congregate in Adobe Park. Men's clothing, computer repair, reptile store, hat store, sports store.
anastasia21070 April 29, 2013 at 02:42 am
Agree. A place wher young children can play! A gymnastics center or boys/girls club.
sandra dawson April 26, 2013 at 02:25 pm
I am sad that Pretty In Pink is leaving San Lorenzo. I shopped there quite frequently and the…Read More prices were very reasonable. Now it's just another empty store front in the village.
Carol Parker April 26, 2013 at 01:34 pm
I wonder if their Dublin store is still open or will be next to close.
Pam Maners May 17, 2013 at 01:59 pm
The restauranters can't pay the high rents that the village and East CV Blvd are charging. Palomares…Read More cafe couldn't pay the high rent up there. The food trucks provide quality well priced food for a reasonable fee if any at all. Why is CV paying for TJ Maxx to break new ground when we have a perfectly good building sitting on the blvd where the old Daughtreys resided? Why don't we make the old Daughtreys bldg a marketplace?? I've called the chamber and promoted and was willing to help organize making that a marketplace. A one stop shop, fresh produce, cheese/wine shop, meat market, fish market.. etc: like in Oakland and Alameda.
Ken Martin May 17, 2013 at 01:39 pm
Why aren't aren't our "business and civic leaders" promoting permanent food business with…Read More the same vigor that they are promoting food trucks??
Pam Maners May 17, 2013 at 10:38 am
Which food trucks are coming tomorrow?
Where can I find this information out?
John Rikter April 17, 2013 at 05:25 pm
Well, I have only been in cafes here in the Bay Area, and I'm a drug addict. To be quite honest,…Read More most of the frequent visitors are drug addicts as well. There is no truth to the reason that most of visit the cafe to check email or use the Internet access. We go there on the chance we may turn our $20 into $100. However, these places have security guard. The loitering laws are strictly enforced and by no means is it a haven for crime. In fact, the police use this place as a very successful venue to come collect the criminals that have warrants. Look, there's a lot of ways to look at this being both positive and negative. The laws are the laws. Just because someone found a loophole to make money doesn't make it illegal. This is America people. Capitalism. Remember? If the low life of the world didn't have here to go they'd be somewhere else where you snobs would be bitching about. Deal with it.
Marga Lacabe April 5, 2013 at 10:37 pm
The San Leandro Police Chief, with the assistant of newly appointed City Attorney Pio Roda, tried to…Read More have the Council pass an emergency resolution a few months back that would ban "business centers" in San Leandro - defined (and I'm going on memory here) as any business that loaned or rented 5 or more internet-ready devices. So that meant that the Fedex store in town would have to close down, for one. The Council, fortunately, saw the folly of that scheme.
There is one of these centers at the end of my street. For months I didn't know what it was. It has not attracted crime, traffic, or anything noticeable at all. I can't even tell you if it still operates, given how quiet it's been all along.
I am personally not fond of gambling, but I don't see how the state can condemn gambling while running a lottery.
As for these businesses, I'm curious: do they charge customer sales taxes? That could help determine whether people are paying for a service (internet connectivity) and get a sweepstake entry as a reward, or they are actually gambling operations.
Art April 5, 2013 at 04:53 pm
You sir are an imbecile! Go to a few over the weekend and report back!
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