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Ahmadi retiring
Former Pleasanton schools superintendent Parvin Ahmadi is retiring next week after 10 years leading the Castro Valley Unified School District — the job for which she left Pleasanton Unified.
“The decision to retire at the end of this school year was not made lightly as I continue to truly love this work and watching our students thrive makes me extremely proud,” Ahmadi said in her retirement announcement, which also references the arrival of her first grandchild as leading to a life reprioritization.
Ahmadi’s 36-year career in education featured five years as Pleasanton Unified School District’s superintendent. She resigned to move west down Interstate 580 and take over CVJUSD in July 2015, for what would be a decorated decade including being named State Senate District 10’s Woman of the Year in 2019.
“My career began as a teacher in San Jose where I taught for ten years before moving to Fremont to teach and where I embarked on my administrative career in various capacities. I have absolutely loved every minute of the entire journey, including serving children the last ten years in Castro Valley, a place where compassion, connection and humanity brings people together,” Ahmadi said in her retirement email.
“Working with the most amazing team of professionals in CVUSD has been an absolute pleasure, and I have complete confidence that our students, staff and district will continue to shine as a place of belonging and educational excellence for years to come,” she added.
The Castro Valley school board promoted assistant superintendent of educational services Nia Rashidchi to succeed Ahmadi.
PUSD has had five superintendents (permanent or interim) since Ahmadi’s departure.
Fireworks in Dublin
Registered nonprofits will begin selling “Safe and Sane” fireworks at booths across Dublin, for use only at certain places within the city limits, this weekend until the day after the Fourth of July.
The “Safe and Sane” fireworks can be set off at any single-family residential property during the sales window, noon this Saturday (June 28) through noon Saturday (July 5), as well as in the parking lots of four designated city parks between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Independence Day: Alamo Creek Park, Dublin Sports Grounds, Emerald Glen Park and Shannon Park.
No other types of fireworks are permitted to be used. Dublin is the only Tri-Valley community that allows any type of fireworks for personal use, with all other jurisdictions banning them for safety reasons.
For booth locations, safety tips and how to report illegal fireworks usage, visit dublin.ca.gov/fireworks.
I-580 work
Construction crews are continuing work on improvements on I-580 between Pleasanton and Castro Valley, which now includes weeknight lane closures likely until next winter.
Caltrans announced this week that work will include multi-lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. eastbound from the I-680 overcrossing to Eden Canyon Road and westbound 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. in the same area Monday through Friday nights.
“This project aims to address safety concerns, improve ride quality, and extend the service life of the highway,” Caltrans officials said. “Key activities include replacing concrete slabs, constructing concrete barriers, and upgrading infrastructure to meet current standards. These improvements will enhance the overall driving experience and ensure the long-term durability of the roadway.”
“To ensure the safety of workers and motorists, multilane closures, shifting traffic patterns, and delays should be expected during construction hours. All work is weather and schedule permitting,” they added.
‘Understanding Vaccines’
Indivisible Tri-Valley is hosting a free educational webinar this weekend on how vaccines work, featuring three Bay Area doctors with expertise in the field.
“Understanding Vaccines from Chickenpox to Cancer: Building Trust Through Conversation” will include as panelists UCSF hematologist and oncologist Dr. Neil Shah, Tri-Valley pediatrician Dr. Dawnell Moody and Berkeley School of Public Health adjunct assistant professor Dr. Shelly Facente.
“This event will feature an educational presentation and an open panel discussion on how vaccines work, with a special focus on communicating effectively with vaccine-hesitant family and friends,” organizers said. “We will also highlight cutting-edge research in vaccine development, including advancements aimed at preventing or treating cancer and autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes.”
“Attendees will gain practical tools and data to help guide respectful, informed conversations about vaccines. Our goal is to equip you with the confidence to share accurate information and address common concerns,” they added.
The session is set for 11 a.m. to noon Saturday (June 28). It is free, but pre-registration is required. Learn more on the event webpage.
