The History Awards, the annual gala hosted by the Hayward Area Historical Society (HAHS) to recognize individuals and organizations whose efforts preserve and nurture the vibrant past of the Greater Hayward community, was presented at Stonebrae Country Club on April 26.  The celebration began at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and sweeping sunset views of the bay.  This year, five recipients were selected and were be honored at the event.

Hill’s Veterinary Hospital is celebrating its 26^th Anniversary this May since opening its doors in Castro Valley. Dr. Robert A. Hill started practicing medicine in Castro Valley in 1980, before opening his own practice on Redwood Road in 1987.  In addition to his practice, he has given back to the community through career talks at local elementary and middle schools, Career Night Presenter at Castro Valley High School, supports Vannoy Elementary Cougarthon fund raiser, supports local Fix our Feral Spay/Neuter clinics, and encourages cat and dog adoptions by offering free wellness exams to pets adopted through humane societies, shelters, and rescue groups anywhere in the U.S. 

It's that time of year again! The Rotary Club of Castro Valley is sponsoring the annual:

Chili Cook-Off,  May 10

by Ingrid Moller, Cherryland Community Association

Cherryland is part of the unincorporated Eden Area and comprises an area of approximately 1 square mile. It is located north of the City of Hayward, west of Castro Valley, east of San Lorenzo and south of Ashland, an unincorporated area of San Leandro. About 14000 residents call Cherryland their home, one of the densest areas in all of the Bay Area.

Thursday, 19 April 2012 07:46  By Robert Souza CASTRO VALLEY FORUM

Pete’s Ace Hardware will receive the Historic Business Award from the Hayward Area Historical Society this Friday for its outstanding contribution to the preservation of the community’s history during its 86 years of business.