Meet Your Local Maker: Dawn and Chef Marty Deardorf of Aurora Catering
For the past 12 years, Dawn and Chef Marty Deardorf have passionately provided their catering and event planning expertise for weddings, special occasions, and corporate gatherings, to the greater Bay Area community…
Center for Cultural Innovation Offering Grants to Bay Area Artists
In order to assist Bay Area artists, the Center for Cultural Innovation is providing grants of up to $8000 for individual creators. The deadline for application is August 28th; if you or anyone you know could benefit from this assistance, make sure to apply soon.
Castro Valley History Series: The Chabot Theater
The amount of small local movie theaters in America dwindles year by year, but there are a few that serve as an exception to that rule: the continued survival of Castro Valley’s Chabot Theater serves as one such example of resilience. In this piece, we’ll be taking a look back at the history of one of Castro Valley’s most iconic landmarks, as well as looking forward toward its future.
Castro Valley Culture and Identity: Isabel Duenas
In this short piece, outgoing CV Today intern Isabel Duenas reflects on the early history of Castro Valley and its connection to her own culture.
Back to School with Nia Rashidchi
The word ‘impossible’ seems to be passé for many, especially the working parents who have been put in the odd, acrobatic position of simultaneously working, facilitating distance-learning, conducting mental health and wellness checks, and providing out-of-class enrichment for children in what seems like a constantly shifting new-normal. According to Nia Rashidchi of Castro Valley Unified School District, these realities have been top-of-mind in planning how to provide quality instruction for kids in the fall.
County Announces $5000 Business Relief Grants
If you own a small business in Castro Valley, Ashland, Cherryland, or San Lorenzo and need help follow the links below to the online application.
Meet Your Local Maker: Taylor Goldberg of Rae Talbot Salon
Taylor Goldberg’s intention for Rae Talbot Salon was to inspire a sense of beauty and wonderment as you walk through the doors, and for clients to feel like muses to the hairstylists…
Meet Your Local Maker: Ian McNemar of Wood & Bark
Maker of wooden spoons, French Bulldog owner, and artisan, Ian McNemar is passionate about sharing his love for crafting beautiful, handmade utensils and furniture from reclaimed wood, local tree rounds…
Castro Valley Today’s Interns
Meet the hardworking interns behind the Castro Valley Today project!
Meet Your Local Maker: Michelle Grady-Bressler of hOMe Yoga
Castro Valley native, mother, and small business owner, Michelle Grady-Bressler takes her role in supporting the health of the Castro Valley community by offering an opportunity to heal and find mindfulness through yoga…