Castro Valley Forum

12/17/2025

https://www.castrovalleyforum.com/news/csueb-students-faculty-to-benefit-from-50-million-donation/article_5b461411-bde4-4c76-a9a2-1e266d877e0d.html

A $50 million donation to California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott marks the largest single gift in the university’s history.

12/17/2025

https://www.castrovalleyforum.com/community_blog/to-reward-or-not-to-reward-that-is-the-question/article_edaddad2-94d8-4bb6-87f6-18dd6b2579b0.html

When motivated by potential rewards, people are more likely to change their behavior. If you have successful relationships with children, you almost certainly have followed the principles and practicalities of an effective and successful behavior incentive plan.

12/17/2025

https://www.castrovalleyforum.com/seniors/must-we-cash-in-iras-to-qualify-for-nursing-home-medi-cal-in-2026/article_8bbe8027-2e55-4781-b99c-74d57e423cf3.html

My husband may soon need nursing care and I will need to apply for a Medi-Cal subsidy to help with the cost. Our incomes are modest and, aside from our home, most of our savings is in the form of our IRA’s.

12/10/2025

https://www.castrovalleyforum.com/seniors/how-to-stave-off-cognitive-decline-as-you-age/article_47c7de1d-6b05-4cb5-b864-140f5c295cba.html

Tipe for Prevent Dementia and Cognitive Decline in Seniors

12/10/2025

https://www.castrovalleyforum.com/community_blog/allow-kids-to-make-mistakes/article_a17dd70d-5999-4a3d-a2cc-e12cb63961b4.html

Children will make mistakes no matter what. And every parent remembers their youthful mistakes. Subsequently, parents may become controlling, which can lead to defiance that increases their children's likelihood of making mistakes.

06/05/2025

With Redwood Christian Schools – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/31/2025

With Castro Valley Unified School District – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/30/2025

https://www.castrovalleyforum.com/news/report-spotlights-unincorporated-disparities/article_a06b82e0-821b-449e-aed2-c74ee3ecd6a6.html

Castro Valley and surrounding unincorporated residents get short shrift from Alameda County’s programs and services, according to a study released by My Eden Voice.

05/30/2025

https://www.castrovalleyforum.com/health_fitness/tips-for-a-structured-summer/article_e93b5770-0c63-4539-a1cb-af6324ea0fe5.html

Summer is a time many look forward to—longer days, spontaneous adventures, and lots of unstructured play. For some, that sounds like a dream. But for others, especially those with kids

05/30/2025

https://www.castrovalleyforum.com/community_blog/graduation-week-at-redwood-christian-schools-2025/article_c6eb274c-6584-416c-837a-281303d50771.html Redwood Christian Schools

Redwood Christian Schools celebrated graduations from high school, middle school, and kindergarten as well as 5th grade promotion the week of May 19.