Join us on The Castro Valley Compass as we explore the latest news and events in Castro Valley! In this episode, we discuss an important article from the Castro Valley Forum about mental health during the holidays, share details of upcoming events like the Makers Market and the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and spotlight John Hardisty from Forest Hoard, who’s making our community greener. Plus, we remember Cliff Burton, the legendary Metallica bassist and Castro Valley native, and share ways you can volunteer to help students at the library. Don’t miss out!

Join us on The Castro Valley Compass as we explore the latest news and events in Castro Valley! In this episode, we discuss an important article from the Castro Valley Forum about mental health during the holidays, share details of upcoming events like the Makers Market and the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and spotlight John Hardisty from Forest Hoard, who’s making our community greener. Plus, we remember Cliff Burton, the legendary Metallica bassist and Castro Valley native, and share ways you can volunteer to help students at the library. Don’t miss out!

In this Episode of The Castro Valley Compass, host Shane Sharkey reviews some news and community calendar events in and around Castro Valley. We also feature portions of an interview with Music for Minors II Founder and Executive Director Carol Zilli. In our Retrospective feature we will take an audio cruise down Castro Valley Blvd. in the 1980s. This episode also includes the debut of our new "Volunteer Time" segment, helping our audience learn how they can get involved in making positive changes in the community.