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As a teenager, what did you dream about doing for a living? Did you want to work in a hospital? Become an engineer? Work in television? Teens across the East Bay are being given a chance to explore options like these and many more through Career Tech- nical Education (CTE) programs

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BY JESSE PETERS

Imagine: Six cars take their mark. The sun shines down on each vehicle, not only highlighting each car’s unique design, but simultaneously powering it. The engineers look at their creations as they take off - mean, green and built by middle school students. Looking for a great way to witness the power of the sun? Cheer on those partic- Mexican heritage and pride will be on full been commemorated with festivals, parades, ipating in the second Bay Area “Junior Solar Sprint Car Competition” on Saturday, display in celebration of Cinco de Mayo and dances that honor Mexican culture. May 3. The 2014 race is open to all 6th through 8th graders who register for the (May 5th). This holiday memorializes a his- In celebration of Cinco de Mayo and continued on page 6 toric battle of liberation that revealed the Hayward area Latino and Hispanic history, spirit and fortitude of the Mexican people. La Alianza de Hayward presents their annual In 1862, over six thousand French sol- cultural festivities on Saturday, May 3. The diers landed at Veracruz to conquer Mexico. organization honors those of Mexican her- They marched to the city of Puebla under itage who have made and continue to make the command of General Lorencez and were significant contributions to the City of Hay- met by General Ignacio Zaragoza and his ward. La Alianza promotes leadership, civic Mexican army of 3,500 ill-equipped and pride and community involvement. A free, poorly trained men. Despite formidable family-friendly Cinco de Mayo event offers odds, the Mexicans were victorious, inflict- entertainment by Inlak ‘ech Azteca, Ballet ing numerous casualties and forcing the Folclórico Jalisco, Grupo Tlapalli, Ballet French to retreat. Though this triumph did not end the struggle between Mexico and continued on page 4 France, the Battle of Puebla on May 5th has

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hronic sinusitis – inflam- mation of the sinuses C that persists for 8 weeks or more or that recurs frequently – is a common medical problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Con- trol and Prevention (CDC), more than 30 million people in the United States, roughly 10 percent of the population, are affected by chronic sinusitis each year. The sinuses are cavities around the nasal passages. Located in the cheeks (maxillary), forehead The sinuses are air spaces behind the bones of the upper face, between the eyes and (frontal) and between the eyes behind the forehead, nose and cheeks. (ethmoid), the sinuses can become inflamed and swollen be- When medical treatments do The need to improve treat- cause of a cold, allergies, bacterial not resolve obstruction of the si- ment for chronic sinusitis has led infections or fungal infections. nuses or sinusitis recurs fre- to new research and innovation, When this “acute” sinusitis per- quently, surgical treatment is including balloon sinuplasty, sists or keeps coming back, it is considered an option. which was first proposed in 2006. considered chronic sinusitis. “Since the 1980s, most sinus- Similar to balloon angioplasty “Most cases of acute sinusitis related surgeries have been per- that is used to open coronary ar- can be treated with decongestants, formed endoscopically, which is teries and avoid bypass surgery, antihistamines for allergies, nasal far less invasive than traditional balloon sinuplasty uses a small, Dr. Jason R. Van Tassel, an ear, nose and throat specialist with Washington Township Medical Foundation, performs Balloon Sinuplsty, a minimally invasive alternative to saline sprays and nasal steroid open surgery,” Dr. Van Tassel flexible balloon catheter that is conventional sinus surgery for people suffering from chronic sinusitis. sprays,” says Dr. Jason Van Tassel, notes. “Even with endoscopic inserted through the nose to an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and techniques, though, sinus surgery reach the sinuses. The sinus bal- sinus function,” Dr. Van Tassel Balloon sinuplasty is an outpa- throat physician) on the medical failed to preserve the anatomy or loon catheter is gradually inflated says. “The success rate for bal- tient procedure that sometimes staff at Washington Hospital. function of the sinuses. Endo- to gently restructure the previ- loon sinuplasty is better than for can be performed in the physi- “Some cases of acute sinusitis may scopic sinus surgery also requires ously blocked sinus passage. endoscopic surgery. Clinical re- cian’s office, using local anesthet- be caused by a bacterial infection nasal packing, and there may be Once the sinus passage is research studies show that 92 per- ics and perhaps a mild sedative that can be treated with antibiotics, scar tissue or other conditions opened, the balloon catheter is cent of sinuses treated with such as Valium. For some more but antibiotics won’t help with si- that require subsequent addi- deflated and removed. balloon sinuplasty remained clear complicated cases, the procedure nusitis caused by a viral infection tional surgeries. The long-term “Balloon sinuplasty maintains after two years, and 80 percent of can be performed under general like the common cold, a fungal in- success rate for endoscopic sinus the integrity of the sinus structure patients remained free of symp- anesthesia in a facility such as the fection or allergies.” surgery is about 70 percent.” and lining, and it restores normal toms of sinusitis after two years.” continued on page 7 InHealth broadcasts on Comcast Channel 78 in Fremont, Newark and Union City and online at www.inhealth.tv The full schedule of InHealth programs listed below can also be viewed in real time on the Washington Hospital website, www.whhs.com

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1:00 PM Minimally Invasive 1:00 AM Treatment for Common Gynecologic Conditions Voices InHealth: Healthy Women's Health Minimally Invasive Washington Women's Get Your Child's Plate in Conference: Age Surgery for Lower Back Center: Cancer Genetic 1:30 PM Shape Women's Health Pregnancy Appropriate Screenings Disorders Counseling 1:30 AM Conference: Aging Gracefully Your Concerns InHealth: 2:00 PM Sun Protection 2:00 AM Strengthen Your Back! Living Well with Diabetes: Learn to Improve Your 2:30 PM Overcoming Challenges 2:30 AM Back Fitness Don't Let Back Pain Washington Township Washington Township Sideline You Washington Township Health Care District Health Care District Living Well with Diabetes: Health Care District 3:00 PM Board Meeting Board Meeting Overcoming Challenges Board Meeting 3:00 AM April 9th, 2014 April 9th, 2014 April 9th, 2014 Minimally Invasive 3:30 PM Surgery for Lower Back 3:30 AM Disorders Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Disease 4:00 PM Inside Washington 4:00 AM Voices InHealth: Radiation Do You Suffer From Diabetes Matters: Back to Lunch and Learn: Healthy What Are Your Vital Signs Hospital: Stroke Response Telling You? Safety Team Anxiety or Depression? the Basic Keys for Success Holiday Cookies 4:30 PM 4:30 AM Inside Washington Hospital: The Green Team Don't Let Hip Pain Run Don't Let Hip Pain 5:00 PM You Down Run You Down Raising Awareness About 5:00 AM Alzheimer's Disease Stroke Do You Have Sinus Do You Have Sinus Kidney Transplants 5:30 PM Problems? Problems? Sports-Related Sports-Related 5:30 AM Concussions Concussions

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he human hand is an amazing, “Approximately half of our hand ther- complex structure. Just think of all apy patients have work-related injuries,” Tthe things you do with your hands: says De Unamuno. “The most common touching, holding, feeling, grasping, problems involve tendinitis and carpal tun- pinching, and so much more. It’s hard to nel syndrome. Part of our job is encourag- imagine getting through the day without ing our patients and letting them know using your hands in countless ways – from that following their hand therapy program precise movements such as threading a diligently can help them regain function. needle or tying a shoelace to performing “We try to focus on the things patients heavy labor such as pounding a hammer or can do, and build on that in small incre- lifting a bulky crate. mental steps, rather than overwhelm them For many people, though, using their with long-term goals,” she adds. “It may Occupational and hand therapist Melissa M. de Unamuno, MOTL, HTC, (left) and Mark Neves, MOTL, hands each day can be a struggle due to a take several months of therapy for some occupational therapist (right), are part of the highly trained team of therapists at the Washington Out- patient Rehabilitation Center. All patients at the center receive individualized treatment that is designed traumatic injury such as a fracture or a ten- patients to regain more normal function – to get them back to their previous level of strength and mobility. For more information about the services don laceration, a repetitive stress injury it doesn’t happen overnight. It’s important provided, call (510) 794-9672. for us to let patients know that therapy is a such as carpal tunnel syndrome, or a pro- that provides deep-tissue heat, which is a 11 years, concurs, “I always wanted to work process and to educate them about the pre- gressive disease such as arthritis. For those way to increase blood flow to the tissues in the health field, and when I was in school cautions they should take to avoid re-in- people, hand therapy can help restore the under the skin.” I was drawn to occupational therapy and jury or disruption of the healing process function of their hands and enable them to In general, each hand-therapy session lasts hand therapy. It’s a very gratifying career to after a surgery.” perform everyday activities again. 30 to 45 minutes and involves a variety of be able to work with patients and see them Some of the treatments offered for hand “Our number one goal for patients with treatment modalities. The duration of partic- really improve and return to their previous therapy at the Washington Outpatient Re- conditions that limit the use of their hands ipation in therapy depends on the severity of level of function. habilitation Center can include: is to help them get back to whatever activi- the patient’s problems, with most patients re- “I’m also grateful that Washington Hospi- • Heat to loosen joints and tendons, or ice ties they used to be able to perform,” says quiring between 6 to 12 visits. Patients with tal supports our efforts and contributes to packs to reduce swelling and inflamma- Mark Neves, OTL, MS, a licensed occupa- severe injuries, such as tendon repairs, may our continuing education,” she adds. “That tion. Heat and ice treatments also may re- tional therapist at Washington Outpatient require additional sessions. helps us keep up with the latest therapies and lieve pain. In addition, heat can increase Rehabilitation Center. Neves also provides In most cases, hand therapy is covered techniques to continue providing the best blood circulation to the affected areas and shoulder and elbow therapy, as well as by insurance, including Medicare, Medi- possible care for our patients.” reduce stiffness, including stiffness associ- hand therapy. His colleague at the center, caid, Worker’s Comp and private insur- ated with arthritis. Melissa De Unamuno, MOTL, HTC, is ance. Participation in hand therapy at Washington Outpatient Rehabilitation also a licensed occupational therapist. She • Manual manipulation treatments to im- Washington Outpatient Rehabilitation Center is located at 39141 Civic Center has additional certification in hand therapy prove the range of motion in affected Center requires a physician referral from a Drive in Fremont. For more information from the state of California. joints. primary care physician or a specialist such about the services available, including hand “In many cases, there are conditions that • Soft-tissue mobilization to increase the as an orthopedic surgeon or a neurologist. therapy, visit www.whhs.com/oprehab or start from the shoulder on down that can flexibility of muscles and improve blood Cash payments are accepted in cases where call (510) 794-9672. cause problems with using the hands,” Neves flow to the muscles. insurance does not cover services. Dis- says. “For example, a hand problem may be • Stretching to lengthen the muscles and counts and payment plans are available for Washington Outpatient Rehabilitation related to injury of the shoulder’s rotator cuff improve flexibility. patients who need payment assistance. Center is now on the same electronic or impingement of the shoulder. Tendinitis The results of hand therapy can be medical record system as Washington • Strengthening exercises that include of the elbow, such as ‘tennis elbow’ or golfer’s quite remarkable, according to Neves. Hospital, which helps facilitate coordina- movement against resistance and the use of elbow’ also might be a factor. So the first step “One of the most extreme cases I’ve seen tion of care with patients’ doctors. The gripping tools to improve the hand’s func- is to evaluate all the factors contributing to was a man who had been in a car accident system also provides a service for pa- tional grasp. limited use of the hands. The initial evalua- with his arm out the window,” he recalls. tients, called MyChart, to allow patients to tion takes about an hour.” • Custom-made splints to support and “The car rolled over on top of his arm, and access portions of their medical records Neves notes that therapists at Washing- protect injured bones or soft tissues. he had very traumatic injuries – broken such as test results, prescriptions and im- ton Outpatient Rehabilitation Center see “We also work on patients’ fine-motor bones, torn tendons and ligaments, and mus- munizations. In addition, MyChart lets pa- hand therapy patients from across a wide skills to improve their dexterity and help cle lacerations. The patient didn’t regain 100 tients send an email message to their range of ages. them use their fingers more effectively,” percent of his previous abilities, but he was participating physicians’ offices, schedule “We treat children who injure them- Neves says. “Our facility has a broad range able to regain a lot of function and perform appointments and request referrals to selves on the playground, middle-aged of equipment to help with hand therapy, everyday activities. It was rewarding to see other participating health care providers. workers who are hurt on the job, and eld- such as strengthening exercise equipment, him improve so dramatically.” For more information about MyChart, or erly patients who have fractured bones electrical stimulation to help reduce pain De Unamuno, who has worked at Wash- to enroll in the service, visit during a fall,” he explains. and stiffness, and ultrasound equipment ington Outpatient Rehabilitation Center for www.whhs.com/washington-mychart.

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HERS Breast Cancer Foundation Offers Support Services to Women

The warm greeting each visitor receives upon entering the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation is in many cases an affirming emotional lift for a woman who has experienced breast cancer. Located inside the Women’s Center in Washington West, the HERS Breast Cancer Foun- dation store offers multiple services which provide women with education as well as generous emotional support, hope and empowerment. “Our staff and volunteers have heart,” says Executive Director Vera Packard, M.D. She oversees the many facets of the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation which is set within the Women’s Center, including all the four programs: Bras for Body and Soul ®, We Support YOU Survive, Lym- phdema Project and Hair with Care. “We have amazing people here who help us change people’s lives. One woman recently told me, ‘Doctors gave me my life back and HERS allowed me to live my life’.” The care and support provided to over 1,000 women a year includes one-on-one communication and help with a variety of services continued on page 14

HERS staff support all women healing from breast cancer by providing post-surgical products and services regardless of financial status. Pictured left to right: Pam Condy, Pam Peterson, Cindy DeBenning, Annette Lewellyn, Selia Chaparro. Page 4 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE April 29, 2014

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Costa de Oro, Mariachi Juvenil Celebracion del Cinco de Mayo de Hayward, Ballet Folclórico Saturday, May 3 Xochipili, and Quebradita. Food 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. offered by Metro Taquero and City Hall Plaza Chávez Market will be available 777 B St, Hayward as well as piñatas, games for kids, (510) 732-2746 and dancing; youth scholarships http://www.zermeno.com/LaAli will also be awarded. anzadeHayward.html NewPark Mall’s Cultural Corner Free will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with artwork from Bay Area and in- Cultural Corner Exhibit: ternationally acclaimed artist Diego Diego Marcial Rios Marcial Rios. The featured artist for Saturday and Sunday, May 3 the month of May, Rios’ exhibit and 4 showcases Mexican themes and tra- 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. dition through masks and paint- Cultural Corner ings. The artist will be at the gallery NewPark Mall on May 3rd and 4th, painting a 5’ x 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark 9’ mural. (510) 794-5523 http://www.newparkmall.com Free

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Artist Kathleen Hill will be demonstrating her drawing and painting techniques, to create lively animal portraits. Please join us at Fremont Art Association gallery during the monthly general meeting on Wednesday, May 7. Born in Illinois, Kathleen Hill’s first love, like so many young girls, was horses. Drawing them was her way of expressing Her subject matter grew to include anything with fur or feath- ers. Whether she is doing a commission or a wildlife piece, she considers it her mission to capture the life essence of every animal she paints. Celebrating the lives of our beloved companions, Kathleen has been delighting clients with portraits of their pets for over 25 years.

Workshop by artist that love. Her father’s work trans- Kathleen Hill ferred the family to California Wednesday, May 7 and to one of the most horse 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. populated counties in the state. Fremont Art Association She began working for a horse Centre/Gallery trainer and the love affair contin- 37697 Niles Blvd, Fremont ued. It was at the barn that she (510) 792-0905 learned about bone and muscle www.FremontArtAssociation.org structure as well as the personali- Free ties of horses. Ohlone College Negotiating the halls of the There’s even an orientation for New and college campus isn’t that difficult, parents, too, because sometimes after you’ve been there once. it’s the first time for moms and Former Same with maneuvering through dads to send the kid off to college an online registration system… and you just want to make sure Students just point (and click) your kid in that junior is going to be, well, Registration the right direction and they’re off. just fine! It’s just the first time, getting For: High school seniors Register them started. Because it’s your How: Pre-register, see below beginning: kid, and it’s their first time. So, it (required) doesn’t matter how many other May 19 What: kids have done this before, you • Attend an Ohlone College want their first experience to be Summer term Orientation right so they’re confident enough begins: to go sailing ahead without you. • Meet one-on-one with (Well, not too far ahead without counselor June 16 you. Not yet.) • Create individually tailored That’s what Freshman Days at college plan Fall semester Ohlone College is for. Orient • Register early for Fall 2014 for Days. Parents learn about college • Friday, May 16, 2014 and begins: your kids to college, aim them in the right classes expectations and how to support Saturday, May 17, 2014 August 25 the right direction, answer the their student in achieving aca- • Meet other incoming freshmen • Ohlone College Newark Center, questions they didn’t know to demic and career goals. There are 39399 Cherry Street, Newark ask… oh yes, and get that magi- • Learn about other programs informative presentations by col- cal “Priority Registration.” and services at the College can lege administrators, student serv- Apply and register now: Which is worth its weight in register ices, financial aid, and Visit www.ohlone.edu/freshmen ohlone.edu/go/applynow classes-that-are-already-filled or A special "Parent Orientation" counseling. All parents are en- for session times and more lining-up-on-waitlists is held along with Freshman couraged to attend. information.

WHAT’S HAPPENING At Ohlone

ComedySportz Improv Comedy Friday, May 2, 8:30pm Special Guest: Mike Inouye from NBC'S Today in the Bay Smith Center at Ohlone College, Fremont Campus TICKETS: www.smithcenter.com

STEM Awareness Day Friday, May 9 Ohlone is Building and Growing to meet student needs 60 Newark Junior High School Students participate in for the present and into the future hands-on activities in Chemistry, Engineering, Measure G is a $349 million bond measure other. Informal learning spaces encourage students to sit and talk, use Biotech & Technology. passed in 2010 to renovate the aging facilities at the computers via Wi-Fi and abundant plug-in locations, and work in Ohlone Newark Campus Fremont campus that will: groups and individual study spaces. ohlone.edu/org/stem New Parking Structure Multimedia Festival • Replace old science labs and • Improve ADA accessibility February 2014 – August 2015 Thursday, May 15, 4-6pm art facilities • Move the majority of parking At the south end of campus, an award-winning 900+ car parking Multimedia Department showcases • Build a new library, learning closer to the main campus level structure is being constructed that will service all of the upper campus. top student work resource center • Enhance athletic facilities The structure will be level with core academic buildings, greatly im- Hyman Hall, Fremont Campus Free & Open to Public • Update infrastructure to proving accessibility. Athletic Fields ohlone.edu/go/multimediafest support modern technology Summer 2015 – Summer 2016 Student Art Exhibit The baseball and softball fields will be completely redone, and a Academic Core Buildings NOW – May 15, soccer field will return to the Fremont campus. A small field house, lo- Mon. - Thur., 11am-2pm Fall 2015 – Fall 2017 cated centrally between the fields will be constructed for the use of the The new academic core buildings allow Ohlone to expand its Student Awards Exhibit athletes as well. Louie-Meager Art Gallery course offerings, especially in emerging technologies. Facilities and Smith Center at Ohlone College labs were designed with direct input from the classes they serve. More- See www.ohlonebond.org for more information on Measure G Fremont Campus over, the building design is centered on students interacting with the Free & Open to Public learning environment: classrooms, technology, professors, and each ohlone.edu/org/artgallery Page 6 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE April 29, 2014

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event and meet criteria set by the actual build time is between two National Renewable Energy Labo- to six hours,” says DeHart. ratory (NREL). Cars are assembled “That’s what it takes to put to- by students from kits they purchase gether a car and have it raceable.” and complete themselves. There is Vehicles will participate in a no cost to enter in any of the mul- multiple heat races, be judged on tiple race categories. mechanical design and solar panel “[The competition] was de- efficiency, as well as artistry. Judges signed to get kids into engineer- include highly qualified experts in ing as a career” says Bill DeHart, the field of solar engineering. a teacher at Alsion Montessori The solar car race is a great Middle School. “It is open to any competition but also helps partici- 6th-8th grade student that has a pants to focus their creative and in- car. Whether team or individual, tellectual energy on solar power we’d like for them to sign up.” In and its application to practical solu- an effort to garner more interest tions. As an added attraction, Uni- in engineering, DeHart works versity of California, Berkeley’s with students throughout the solar race car team will display their year both at Alsion Montessori solar car and answer questions. and at Tech Academy. The competition will be held In previous years, students had behind the Old Mission in Mis- to fly to San Diego to compete in sion San Jose and is free for all to solar sprint car competition. Al- enjoy. Check-in is at 10 a.m. In- though Northern California is spection, judging and races begin often considered the epicenter of at 12 noon. tech development and is home to Additional information for the significant post-secondary re- annual Junior Solar Sprint Car search into solar energy, no races Competition can be found at existed in the Bay Area for junior http://alsionjuniorsolarsprint.com/. racers. That was until last year Junior Solar Sprint when Alsion Montessori Middle Car Competition School hosted a competition. Saturday, May 3 Although Alsion is host of the 10 a.m. race this year, the event is com- Mission San Jose pletely extra-curricular and open 43326 Mission Blvd, Fremont to students from any school. (510) 468-0192 There are no formal classes for http://alsionjuniorsolarsprint.com/ developing the solar cars. “The Free

SUBMITTED BY KAREN SILVA tion by Pieter Boonzaire; and The Last Aria by Lauren Allen. Chabot College Theater Arts Visitors will need to purchase continues its vibrant tradition of a $2 temporary parking permit premiering original works of pro- from dispensers found in all stu- ductions and staged readings in dent parking lots. “Emerging Work,” featuring ‘Emerging Work’ plays by Dave Fort, Belal Ko- at Chabot College hgadai, Pieter Boonzaire, and Tuesday, May 6 Lauren Allen. Performances will through Saturday, May 10 be Tuesday, May 6 through Satur- 8 p.m. day, May 10. Chabot College, Stage One Catch the buzz and come check (Little Theater) out this ever-growing audience for 25555 Hesperian Blvd, new plays and featuring: Prom Hayward Queen by Dave Fort; Murder in (510) 723-6830 Tahoe by Belal Kohgadai; Proposi- www.chabotcollege.edu/theaterarts $5 cash Parking $2 April 29, 2014 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 7

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Washington Outpatient Surgery loon sinuplasty might include Center. The procedure doesn’t in- those with sinus polyps, extensive volve removing any bone or sinus fungal disease or advanced con- tissue, so there is minimal bleed- nective tissue disease. People with ing and the sinuses don’t need opacification of a sinus – which time to heal. Many patients are means that the sinus appears able to return to their normal ac- black on a CT scan because it is tivities within 24 hours. completely blocked by inflamma- Dr. Van Tassel, who is board- tion or infection – may not be certified in both otolaryngology candidates for balloon sinuplasty and plastic surgery, went through because the opacification blocks specialized training in balloon the physician’s view of and access angioplasty. He has performed to the affected sinus. the procedure on more than 100 “The procedure doesn’t change patients over the past five years. the fact that some people have al- “Not everyone who has lergies,” says Dr. Van Tassel. “Bal- chronic sinusitis is a candidate loon sinuplasty can help open up for balloon sinuplasty,” he cau- chronically blocked sinuses for tions. “For example, balloon sin- people with allergies, but they may uplasty is used only for the still need to continue using nasal maxillary and frontal sinuses. It is sprays and antihistamines to main- not considered appropriate for tain proper sinus function. the ethmoid sinuses between the “For many patients with eyes. Some data, however, indi- chronic sinusitis, balloon sinu- cate that opening up the maxil- plasty is a valuable minimally in- lary and frontal sinuses with vasive alternative to sinus balloon sinuplasty can sometimes surgery,” he adds. “Clinical re- help to alleviate blockages of the search has proven that it is a safe ethmoid sinuses, too.” and effective tool for dilating Other patients who would not blocked sinuses that have not re- be considered candidates for bal- sponded to medications.”

SUBMITTED BY from teachers, school administra- PATRICK GANNON tors, counselors, therapists, administrative assistants, admissions The Alameda County Office of advisers and IT professionals. Education (ACOE) will host its an- For more information, visit nual Education Job Fair on acoe.org/jobfair. Wednesday, April 30 in Hayward. The Job Fair is a one-stop resource Alameda County Office of for Bay Area professionals to con- Education Job Fair nect with the 300 job openings at Wednesday, Apr 30 Alameda County school districts 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and education agencies. Alameda County Office of Job seekers are invited to get a Education resume review, interview tips, cre- 313 West Winton Ave, Hayward SUBMITTED BY RENEE RIVERA dential consultations, attend pro- (510) 670-7754 The California Department of Transportation took a big step into the future by adopting the NACTO (Na- fessional development workshops acoe.org/jobfair tional Association of City Transportation Officials) Urban Bikeway Design Guide—the only traffic design man- as well as apply and interview for Free admission and on-site ual that treats all users of the street, including people walking and biking, with equal access. With Caltrans’ open positions. Positions range parking endorsement of the NACTO Guide, Californians will start seeing more protected bikeways and improved intersection designs—all of which will significantly improve safety. And traffic engineers will be less compelled to overly design streets for peak moment traffic volumes at the expense of all other roadway users. This announcement came at a VIP reception held April 10 for the NACTO Cities for Cycling Road DIY Toolkit Show hosted by Bike East Bay and Walk Oakland Bike Oakland. Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty shared this news with a cheering crowd of local government staff and elected officials, transportation experts from around the county, and bicycle advocates. helps residents This change signals a sea change for California streets. The design guidelines adopted by Caltrans essen- tially create a “toolbox” for California cities to work from in designing their streets. With the addition of the NACTO Urban Design Guide engineers now have many more effective solutions to design streets that are reduce safe and comfortable for all users, including people on bikes and foot. “Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty’s endorsement of NACTO statewide is an enormous step for- energy and ward for innovation in transportation at the state and local level in California. This is huge and should open the floodgates for creativity in designing and building our streets with a focus on moving and connecting people safely and effectively so that our businesses and communities can truly thrive, “stated Bryan Jones, water bills Public Works Director City of Fremont. More information about the NACTO Cities for Cycling Road Show can be found at: SUBMITTED BY equipment. It also includes in- BikeEastBay.org/cities4cycling. JENNIE LOFT structions on how to install equipment that reduces energy Saving money on your energy and water consumption — with- and water bills, while making your out sacrificing comfort. home more comfortable, just got Anyone with a valid library card low-flow showerhead, outlet gas- turned to the library in the A thermal detector that checks easier for residents in San José and can borrow a toolkit for up to two kets, weather stripping and water toolkit box, and include: for heat loss through windows, throughout Santa Clara County. weeks from the San José Public Li- leak detection tablets. Devices A Kill-A-Watt® Meter for vents and doors Through public libraries, Silicon brary (all branches) and Sunnyvale that enable the measurement of measuring the energy use of ap- A special thermometer that Valley Energy Watch is providing Public Library, and for up to three energy and water use are to be re- pliances and equipment helps set refrigerators and freezers Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Home En- weeks from the Santa Clara to appropriate temperatures ergy Saving Toolkits stocked with County Library District commu- A water flow rate bag that supplies and measuring devices. nity libraries in Campbell, Cuper- measures the true rate of flow Just like a book, the toolkits can be tino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, from faucets and showerheads checked out. Users may install the Morgan Hill, and Saratoga. To find a nearby Santa Clara supplies and then return the toolkit “It’s always satisfying to take County District Library loca- and devices. steps that both save money and tion, visit www.sccl.org. Resi- “Santa Clara County Library conserve resources,” said Kerrie Ro- dents of San José can locate District is delighted to partner manow, director of San José’s Envi- their nearest library at with Silicon Valley Energy Watch ronmental Services Department, www.sjpl.org. to provide the DIY Toolkits as a which administers the Silicon Val- Not a do-it-yourselfer? Resi- no-cost service that creates a posi- ley Energy Watch program. “Since dents can also achieve energy tive impact on our community,” about a third of our state’s energy savings with the help of energy said County Librarian Nancy use happens in homes, conserving audits and technical assistance Howe. “The library actually has energy and water means we each offered at no cost by Acterra many free resources that help can help reduce greenhouse gases, Green@Home at (650) 962- people save money and lead extend water resources, improve 9876 or visit www.acterra.org, greener lives.” our air quality and lower our de- or through PG&E’s Energy Sav- The toolkits include an illus- pendence on greenhouse gas-emit- ings Assistance Program at trated user guide that provides ting fuels.” (800) 743-5000 or step-by-step instructions on how Toolkit users get to keep four PGE.com/myhome. to measure the energy use and compact fluorescent light bulbs water flow rates of appliances and (CFLs), three faucet aerators, a Page 8 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE April 29, 2014

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SUBMITTED BY The opportunities Special Olympics provides to OFFICER JEFF NEITHERCUTT, NEWARK PD people with intellectual disabilities is truly commend- able which is why we want to show our support by On June 8, 2014 several Newark Police Officers being a part of the Bike the Bridges Ride. The funds will be riding bicycles with hundreds of people who we, and others, will raise will go a long way to ensure will be pedaling on a bike ride to raise funds for that Special Olympics continues to enrich the lives of Special Olympics. NPD is asking family, friends and the intellectually disabled children and adults in our co-workers to make a monetary pledge on their be- community for many years to come. half. Can we count on you to help? Thank you so much for your support. Together, Special Olympics provides year round sports we can make a difference in the lives of these amazing training and competition opportunities for children athletes! and adults with intellectual disabilities. But it is so Personal: much more than a sports program. It is training for http://2014BTB.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=109 life, empowering these individuals with self-confi- 9780&u=1099780-386204580&e=7578828332 dence and self-esteem that carries over into their every day lives. What is most amazing is that Special Team : Olympics is free to all 16,000 Special Olympics ath- http://2014BTB.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=12&i=10 letes in Northern California! 99780&g=5872629&faf=1&e=7578828332

(C.O.P.S.), an organization whose sole mission is to assist with the rebuilding of lives of surviving family members of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Please go to www.onyourmarkevents.com to register. The event includes a 5k, 10k and a kids run. Outback BBQ meal included with each entry. Reg- ister by May 3, to receive a t-shirt. Have fun while supporting a great cause!

SUBMITTED BY Run Walk to Remember Saturday May 10 SAN LEANDRO POLICE DEPARTMENT 7:30 a.m. check in The California Police Officers Association 8:20 a.m. – 10k run (CPOA) is sponsoring a 5k/10k run or walk on Sat- 9 a.m. – 5k run urday, May 10. This is a family and community ori- 10:15 a.m. Kids run/walk ented memorial run/walk event held annually to Shadow Cliffs Regional Park honor and remember peace officers who have fallen 2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton in the line of duty. www.onyourmarkevents.com Proceeds benefit charities, including the Califor- $35/5k or 10k nia chapters of Concerns of Police Survivors $20 Kids run/walk (age 12 and under)

Hayward Friday, April 18 San Leandro A shooting occurred in the Police Log area of Garin Ave and Chevy Police Log Chase Way at 7:20 p.m. Several SUBMITTED BY callers contacted 911 regarding SGT. ERIC MELENDEZ, hearing three to six gunshots in SUBMITTED BY LT. RAN- HAYWARD PD the area. When officers arrived DALL BRANDT they located casings on the road- Tuesday, April 15 way. No evidence of damage or The Hayward Police Depart- injuries was located. Saturday, April 19 ment received a call at 12:04 a.m. Saturday, April 19 from a local hospital of a patient At approximately 2:45 a.m., The Hayward Police Depart- who had been admitted with seri- five juveniles approached an adult ment vice Unit conducted a city- ous injuries from an assault. The male who was jogging on Callan wide tobacco decoy operation at victim told the police he had been Avenue, from Bancroft Avenue. various retailers throughout the walking through the parking lot of The group of juveniles ran after city. Twenty-six locations visited, the 24 hour fitness on Whipple Rd the “jogger” and demanded his and five citations issued for selling when three males attacked him property. The “jogger” tried to tobacco to a minor. without provocation. The victim run faster to get away but the sus- Sunday, April 20 was injured after the incident but pects caught up with him and A bicyclist riding in the 24000 did not go to the hospital until the one of them punched him in the block of Whitman Ave. was tack- following day, at which time it was face several times. The victim was led and knocked off his bicycle at reported to the police. able to break free from the sus- 12:58 a.m. The suspect bran- A home invasion robbery oc- pects and immediately reported dished a knife at the bicyclist and curred to a residence on the 23000 the incident to our dispatch cen- then took the bicycle riding block of Second Street at 9:52 p.m. ter. Officers arrived and located northbound on Whitman Ave. The suspects entered the victim’s the suspects in the area where the The bicycle was recovered near residence and demanded property crime occurred. The victim con- the Whitman Ave and Sycamore at gun point. The victim surren- firmed the officers had the cor- St pedestrian bridge. The suspect dered their property to the suspects rect suspects stopped and they was described as a black male who then left the scene. The sus- were arrested for the incident. with yellow tipped hair. Sunday, April 20 pects were described as black males An armed robbery occurred at in their 20’s wearing dark clothing. At approximately 11 p.m., a the intersection of B St and One of the suspects had a hand- burglary was committed at a busi- Watkins St. at 3:27 a.m. A cab gun. The suspects fled in a small ness in the 500 block of Lewelling driver parked across from the black sedan. Boulevard. The incident was BART station was confronted by Thursday, April 17 recorded on a surveillance camera a suspect with a gun who took The Hayward Police Depart- and the footage was reviewed. The the driver’s cell phone. The sus- ment vice Unit conducted a city footage captured a male stealing pect demanded money from the wide decoy operation for under- items from a room. On April 20, victim who resisted and fought age alcohol purchases. The Unit approximately 8 a.m., officers were with the suspect. The suspect went to seventeen businesses and dispatched back to the location for sprayed the victim with a chemi- two restaurants throughout the the report of a suspicious person. cal and then fled. The victim’s cell city where decoys attempted to They arrived and determined it was phone was located a short dis- buy alcohol. Five businesses were the same suspect who committed tance away using a mobile phone cited for sales to minors. the burglary on 04/18/14. The sus- locator application. The suspect An assault with a deadly weapon pect Oscar Trejo of Oakland was was not located. occurred in the 900 block of Cen- arrested for burglary. Two IPads A burglary occurred to an occu- tral Ave. at 5:31 p.m. An informant were stolen from the previous bur- pied home in the 22000 block of called stating a victim had been glary but they were not recovered. Watkins St. at 6:32 a.m. The resi- struck with a baseball bat. The vic- At approximately 8:00 p.m., dent heard the front door of their tim was contacted and stated he one of our officers attempted to residence being opened. When the had pulled a knife on a group of six make a traffic enforcement stop resident investigated, he found the subjects who then proceeded to in the 2000 block of Marina front door open and property strike him with various blunt ob- Boulevard. The driver drove away taken from the residence. jects. The victim could not provide recklessly and the officer chose If you have information to re- any information on the subjects. not to pursue him. Moments port that could help lead to an ar- The victim was transported to a later the officer observed the rest in this crime/crime activity, local hospital for treatment of his please contact police. continued on page 33 injuries. April 29, 2014 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE PagePage 9 9 ACT administers first computer-based college admission exams

SUBMITTED BY ED COLBY The ACT scores that participating students earned on the Approximately 4,000 high digital version of the exam will be school students across the United official and can be reported to States took the ACT, a college colleges. The content of the exam readiness assessment, on a com- was the same as that of the paper- puter on April 12. It was the first- and-pencil version, and reported ever computer-based scores will mean the same in administration of a national under- terms of level of achievement for graduate college admission exam. this administration. “This is an exciting step forward “We’re adding this new way of for students and for ACT,” said Jon taking the ACT to help improve Erickson, president of education student engagement and broaden and career solutions at ACT. “We college access,” said Erickson. “We are making great progress toward want to meet young people in the the official launch of the digital world where they already live.” ACT option for state and district- Although this computer- wide testing next spring.” based version of the ACT was The computer-based version of administered on a national the ACT was administered to an ACT test date, it will initially invited group of 11th grade stu- be offered as an option only in dents in 80 high schools across 23 schools that administer the states. The schools had been se- exam to all students on a school lected by ACT and agreed to par- day as part of their district- ticipate in this pilot administration. wide or statewide assessment “The administration went very program. The digital version well overall,” said Erickson. “As al- will officially launch in spring ways at this stage, there were some 2015 in invited states and technical issues, and we learned a school districts, with expanded great deal. We appreciate the par- release for statewide and dis- ticipation of the students and high trict-wide testing in spring schools and their extra efforts dur- 2016. To learn more about ing the process.” ACT, go to www.act.org.

City of Fremont Briefs

SUBMITTED BY dars for these events coming soon CHERYL GOLDEN to Downtown Fremont: • Downtown Fremont Street Fremont Gets It Done: Eats: Every Friday through Oct. Fremont does it again! On 25, 2014, from 4:30 p.m. to 9 April 17, the City received the p.m. along Capitol Avenue be- “On the Ground - Getting It tween State and Liberty streets. Done: FOCUSed Growth” award • Fremont Underground Social routes in all nine Bay Area counties Downtown is a 110-acre area In mid- to late-spring, the from the Association of Bay Area Experience (F.U.S.E.): May 17, to provide free beverages, snacks, bounded by Fremont Boulevard, park becomes even more alive Governments (ABAG), which June 21, July 19, Sept. 20, Oct. and encouragement to bicyclists. Mowry Avenue, Paseo Padre with the 80-acre lake open in recognizes cities, towns, and 18 – A gathering of artists, special Stop by with your bike and visit Parkway, and Walnut Avenue. April for people-powered crafts counties that are doing their part performances, music, and food, any of these Energizer Stations in The Downtown Community and the Aqua Adventure Water to develop sustainable communi- F.U.S.E. will highlight Fremont Fremont for a free Bike to Work Plan was approved by the Fre- Park opening for regular weekend ties. Participating projects in this and the region’s artistic talents Day bag and refreshments: mont City Council in 2012 and business on Memorial Day week- category were judged on their and set the tone for an interac- • Fremont BART Station, Civic provides the blueprint for trans- end in late May. At Lake Eliza- ability to create compact, healthy tive, imaginative, and artistic Center Drive, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. formation of the current auto-ori- beth, there is a place to launch or communities with a diversity of Downtown. • 41800 Blacow Rd., Irvington ented downtown area into an rent a paddle boat, kayak or housing, jobs, and activities and Fremont Fourth of July High School, from 7:15 a.m. to urban core with shopping, retail, stand-up paddle board. And services to meet the daily needs of Parade: Friday, July 4 8:15 a.m. entertainment, housing and while on land, the snack bar is a residents. nightlife, all within walking dis- favorite among visitors. • 46650 Landing Pkwy., Club The City of Fremont stood tance and close proximity to pub- We offer many natural sci- Festival of the Arts: Sport Fremont, from 7 a.m. to above all the rest for its “On the lic transportation. ences and environmental educa- Aug. 2 and 3 9 a.m. Ground” efforts to implement Implementation efforts have tion opportunities through our the Downtown Community • 45500 Fremont Blvd., Tesla Festival of India and begun with the award of a $5.8 Junior Ranger day camp pro- Plan, adopted by the Fremont Motors, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Parade: Aug.16 and 17 million One Bay Area Grant. gram, Nature Learning Center City Council in 2012. ABAG For complete details, includ- If you are unable to attend the Open Houses and special events. specifically highlighted the fol- Bike to Work Day: ing prizes, other Bike to Work Street Eats event, you can vote Also, the Environmental Services lowing accomplishments: Month activities, and The Team online at Fremont Open City Division hosts hundreds of Thursday, May 8, 2014, Acquisition of the Citibank Bike Challenge, visit www.Fre- Hall through May 16 at school children throughout the marks the Bay Area’s 20th Bike to building, scheduled for demoli- mont.gov/BiketoWorkDay. www.Fremont.gov/OpenCity- year. Group picnic sites are avail- tion, summer 2014. HallDTLogo. The logo with the able to reserve year-round for a • The award of a $5.8 million Community Members Will most votes will be used in the fee, serving groups from 30 to One Bay Area Grant that will Decide Downtown City’s marketing materials and 500. The spring and summer fund the extension of Capitol Av- Fremont’s Logo: will symbolize the excitement and months are very, very busy so get enue from State Street to Fre- For the first time ever, com- imagination of our up and com- your reservations in early! There mont Boulevard, plus additional munity members have the oppor- ing Downtown. are also drop-in picnic areas that pedestrian and bicycle connection tunity to vote for their favorite The Crown Jewel of a small group or family can use enhancements from Downtown logo to represent Downtown Fre- Fremont: without much notice. mont. To announce the arrival of Central Park is often referred to For more information about to the Fremont BART station. Work Day, an annual celebration the first phase of development in as the “Crown Jewel of Fremont,” Central Park offerings, including • The establishment of a to encourage bicycling as a the downtown, the City will un- with 450 scenic acres of park in reservation forms, visit www.Fre- private/public partnership on the healthy and enjoyable form of veil three logos at Downtown the heart of Fremont and numer- mont.gov/CentralPark. You may first mixed-use development along transportation to work. The event Fremont Street Eats on Friday, ous amenities throughout. In addi- also call (510) 790-5541 between Capitol Avenue and State Street is part of National Bike Month. April 25. The tagline, “Down- tion to the 2-mile pathway around 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a with negotiations underway. More than 1 million Bay Area town Fremont—On the Rise” the water, there are basketball week or stop by the Central Park residents live within 5 miles of • Development of arts and cultural will be shown on each of the courts, a dog park, an exercise Visitor Center at 40000 Paseo their work place which is an ideal events programming, including the three logos. Community mem- course, a golf driving range, play- Padre Pkwy. (off Sailway Drive) distance for bicycling. The work return of everyone’s favorite food bers are able to vote for their fa- grounds for children, the opportu- right next to the boat launch to fill commute only represents 23 per- truck event, Fremont Street Eats, vorite logo using iPads at the nity to fish, and outdoor sports out and turn in reservation forms. cent of all trips. So consider how on April 25, and a new series of event on Fremont Open City being played on soccer and softball you may be able to bike to shop, arts and cultural events scheduled Hall, the City’s online forum. fields and tennis courts. for the third Saturday of May, June, to school, to errands and for so- July, September, and October of cial events. Fremont will be host- this year. ing four Energizer Stations, and this year nine Fremont schools • Private projects that have en- are participating in Bike to hanced Downtown development School Day. Bike to School Day efforts, including the grand open- is a standalone event this spring ing of Paragon Apartments, a 300- and is one of the many events unit rental project on Beacon connected to Bike to Work Day. Avenue and State Street, boasting By encouraging more bicycle Downtown’s first Civic Park. trips to schools, local neighbor- • Adding retail establishments hoods can experience the reduc- like Whole Foods Market and tion in traffic during school restaurants like The Smoking Pig, hours. Bike to School Day has ex- The Counter, and Pieology to the perienced significant growth the mix of new, trendy, up-and-com- past four years with participation ing eateries. in the East Bay more than dou- AND there’s so much to look for- bling since its start. ward to in the coming season! Energizer Stations will be lo- This summer, mark your calen- cated along local bike commute Page 10 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE April 29, 2014 History 1931 he year 1931 began under very dry conditions. The FUELING SPECULATION Tlocal paper noted that “if rain doesn’t come soon the crops f a vehicle will not start, is If your car hasn't been start- will be damaged and some killed. it correct to automatically ing up, you need to find a tech- The peas are already dry and assume that the fuel nician you can trust to make the stunted looking.” By August, I wells had dried up and Mission pump needs to be replaced? right diagnosis. At BAY STAR To begin with, low voltage or AUTO CARE, our ASC-certi- San Jose was surviving the water Cutting apricots 1931 a poor ground can cause low fied technicians will never re- pressure and flow. A check of place a fuel pump that doesn't the battery can confirm that need it. We use state-of-the-art there is sufficient voltage on technology and years of experi- hand to drive the fuel pump. ence to find the real cause of the On the other hand, there may problem and fix it right the first be good voltage at the pump, time that you bring it in. In ad- but a corroded or broken dition, we can provide the regu- ground connection is causing lar care that will prevent this a broken circuit that is lead- sort of problem in the first ing the fuel pump to work in- place. Call today for an ap- efficiently or not at all. It pointment. And remember, we may also be the case that the do smog inspections! powertrain control module HINT: Vehicles that are hard (PCM) may be faulty, in to start, lack power, or stall fre- which case it would be send- quently should have their fuel ing incorrect information to pumps (and related components) the fuel pump. checked.

Gary Singh is the owner of Bay Star Auto Care at 1275 Atlantic St. near Western Ave., here in Union City. Phone: 489-3331 Joe Silva 1931

shortage by depending on the Gallegos spring. Newark residents were suffering and demanding improved water conditions. The abundance of tarantulas in Niles Canyon was said to mean a long dry spell. Water was not the only problem for residents. A local writer referred to “these days of hard times” and said, “The depression will end when the farmers come back to a state of prosperity.” It was a bad year for mosquitoes; 100 gallons of Camping and Swiming in Sunol oil a day was used to treat roadside ditches and sloughs. the administration. Principal E. The season was so dry that much A drastic heat wave stuck in B. Hodges resigned in April and of the cherry crop went to waste. July. The temperature was re- was replaced by Albert J. Rath- Niles School received a still ported to be a record 106 de- bone. The school won the county picture projector. An article writ- grees; residents fled to Niles baseball championship and was ten by Bart Thane in 1892 for Canyon to escape the heat. the league track champions. A the dedication of that a new There were some signs of turf field was installed in October school was shared with the 1931 progress in the midst of all the tur- and bids awarded for new audito- students. moil. The motherhouse of the Do- rium seats in November. There were several disasters in minican Sisters at Mission San Jose There was plenty of news 1931. A fire in the Salz barn killed was dedicated. The first bridge at about future development includ- 19 horses, and a 1917 World War I Niles Canyon was improved and a ing the widening of Main Street Jenny plane crashed in a tomato new one built on the Alvarado- in front of the post office. The field on the Murphy ranch. A dis- Centerville road. Clay was being township had no golf course; it astrous fire destroyed the Center- shipped from Niles Canyon and was proposed that one be built ville courtroom in August. An auto the Western Clay Products Co. on the Witherly ranch. The move crashed into M. A. Freitas Grocery began making roof tile at their for a junior college was spurred Store at Machados Corner, but the Canyon Plant. Niles water hy- on by William Fordic’s offer of most devastating event was the drants were painted white, and 380 $100,000 dollars. The Centerville deaths of James Logan and John roses and a few trees were planted Lions proposed project was to Whipple, both on the Board of in the Mission Boulevard garden build a swimming pool for the Trustees of Washington Union north of town. The Niles flag pole high school. High School, in an automobile ac- and some stores received a fresh Ed Rose gained the title to the cident in Hayward. coat of paint. New sign posts with Essanay property and went to The unemployment relief rate the new 45 miles per hour speed Hollywood to try to revive the was reported to be very high by limit were posted on local high- movie industry at Niles. Business- December, but then the rains came ways. The Williamson Outdoor men responded to the idea, but bringing relief from the long dry School opened for the second year, nothing came of it. spell and renewed hope. Business and the P.C. Hansen Building was There was a large apricot har- ads read: “Merry Christmas and finished and construction began on vest and plenty of peaches to Happy New Year.” The rains, how- the Niles-Alvarado road extension. keep Schuckl Cannery busy. The ever, continued for days and by Washington High School was dried apricot season was the December 31st, the total was over in the news with a notice it had longest in years. Workers were 12 inches; thousands of acres of the lowest tax rate in the area fol- grateful for even part time jobs. farmland were flooded. lowed by a desire for change in

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BY MICHAEL FELBERBAUM first announced its plans to regulate The industry started on the AP TOBACCO WRITER e-cigarettes in April 2011. Internet and at shopping-mall “It is inexcusable that it has kiosks and has rocketed from WASHINGTON (AP), The taken the FDA and the Adminis- thousands of users in 2006 to U.S. government wants to ban sales tration so long to act. This delay several million worldwide who of electronic cigarettes to minors has had serious public health con- can choose from more than 200 and require approval for new prod- sequences as these unregulated brands. Sales are estimated to ucts and health warning labels. tobacco products have been mar- have reached nearly $2 billion in While the proposal being issued keted using tactics and sweet fla- 2013. Tobacco company execu- Thursday by the Food and Drug vors that appeal to kids,’’ the tives have noted that they are eat- Administration will not immedi- Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids ing into traditional cigarette sales, ately mean changes for the popular said in a statement. and their companies have jumped devices, the move is aimed at even- Once the new rules are final- into the business. tually taming the fast-growing e- ized, the agency could propose Some believe lightly regulating cigarette industry. more restrictions on e-cigarettes. electronic cigarettes might actually The agency said the proposal Officials didn’t provide a be better for public health overall, if sets a foundation for regulating timetable for that action. smokers switch and e-cigarettes re- the products but the rules don’t “The devil will be in the details ally are safer. Others are raising immediately ban the wide array of future regulatory decisions,’’ alarms about the hazards of the of flavors of e-cigarettes, curb said Jeff Stier, senior fellow at the products and a litany of questions marketing on places like TV or National Center for Public Policy about whether e-cigarettes will keep set product standards. Research, a conservative think tank smokers addicted or encourage oth- Any further rules “will have to in Washington. “If the regulations ers to start using e-cigarettes, and be grounded in our growing body are too heavy-handed, they’ll have even eventually tobacco products. of knowledge and understanding the deadly effect of preventing “Right now for something like about the use of e-cigarettes and smokers from quitting by switch- e-cigarettes, there are far more ques- their potential health risks or public ing to these dramatically less harm- tions than answers,’’ Zeller said, health benefits,’’ FDA Commis- ful alternatives.’’ adding that the agency is conduct- sioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg said. The FDA said the public, ing research to better understand Members of Congress and pub- members of the industry and oth- the safety of the devices and who is lic health groups have raised con- ers will have 75 days to comment using them. cerns over e-cigarettes and on the proposal. The agency will At first glance, the FDA’s pro- questioned their marketing tactics. evaluate those comments before posal is “broadly as expected and “When finalized (the proposal) issuing a final rule but there’s no not as restrictive as some had would result in significant public timetable for when that will hap- feared,’’ Wells Fargo Securities ana- health benefits, including through pen. The regulations will be a lyst Bonnie Herzog wrote in a note reducing sales to youth, helping to step in a long process that many to investors. correct consumer misperceptions, believe will ultimately end up “It seems to be a responsible ap- preventing misleading health claims being challenged in court. proach ... and shows the FDA’s and preventing new products from E-cigarettes are plastic or metal commitment to look at particular e- entering the market without scien- tubes, usually the size of a cigarette, cigarettes in a science-based way tific review by FDA,’’ said Mitch that heat a liquid nicotine solution rather than just conjecture,’’ said Zeller, the director of the FDA’s instead of burning tobacco. That Jason Healy, president of Blu e-cigs, Center for Tobacco Products. creates vapor that users inhale. which is owned by Lorillard Inc. Also on Thursday, the FDA pro- Smokers like e-cigarettes because and holds more than 45 percent of posed extending its authority to reg- the nicotine-infused vapor looks the market. “Obviously we’ve got a ulate cigars, hookah, nicotine gels, like smoke but doesn’t contain the long way to go. This may be just pipe tobacco and dissolvable to- thousands of chemicals, tar or odor some calm before the storm.’’ bacco products. of regular cigarettes. Some smokers Healy noted that the e-ciga- Public health advocates said the use e-cigarettes as a way to quit rette landscape and the products FDA proposal is a critical step in smoking tobacco, or to cut down. themselves will continue to reining in marketing of the new However, there’s not much scien- evolve and grow before the regu- products. But they also said it tific evidence showing e-cigarettes lations take effect, and they will comes after an ``inexcusably long help smokers quit or smoke less, likely spur a consolidation of delay,’’ pointing out that the FDA and it’s unclear how safe they are. companies in the market. Governor orders Water picture more actions on improves for some California drought California towns BY DON THOMPSON ASSOCIATED PRESS BY JASON DEAREN ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO, Calif.Gov. Jerry Brown issued a second executive order on Friday to deal SAN FRANCISCO (AP), While much of Cali- with California’s drought, taking additional steps fornia remains in the grips of extreme drought, to help fight wildfires and assist cities and farmers. spring storms have eased pressure slightly and re- “The driest months are still to come in Califor- duced the number of rural communities considered nia and extreme drought conditions will get at risk of running dry. worse,’’ Brown said. In February, the California Department of Public He said the order “cuts red tape to help get Health listed 17 mostly rural water systems as having water to farmers more quickly, ensure communi- less than two months water supply in storage. ties have safe drinking water, protect vulnerable But in recent weeks that number has fallen to species and prepare for an extreme fire season.’’ three as February and March rains improved the The order streamlines contracting rules for pur- water picture in some areas. chasing firefighting equipment and allows prop- In the tiny town of Willits in Mendocino County, erty owners to quickly clear brush and dying trees the nearly 5,000-resident community’s two small from their land. reservoirs are full after being nearly empty in Febru- It also directs state water regulators to acceler- ary. The town was under mandatory water conserva- ate approvals of voluntary water transfers to assist tion, and it has now called for a voluntary farmers and orders wildlife officials to take steps to 20-percent reduction. help winter-run Chinook salmon and other fish While its water picture has improved, the town survive the drought. perched in Northern California’s redwood forests is Brown also called on residents and businesses to under threat from another drought-related issue: fire. conserve water and prohibited homeowner associa- The state has already responded to more than 1,000 tions from fining residents who limit their lawn wa- fires this year — double the 450 that is typical for tering and take other conservation measures. this time of year. The state has already seen a significant increase “We are still under a local declared emergency. in wildfires this year, said Daniel Berlant, a But the emphasis has shifted from lack of water to spokesman for the California Department of fire danger and preserving water supply for what is Forestry and Fire Protection. Since Jan. 1, fire- anticipated to be a difficult fire year,’’ said Adrienne fighters have responded to 1,040 wildfires, com- Moore, Willits’ city manager. pared to about 425 in an average year. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows a vast majority of Limited late rainfall has done little to combat the state in “extreme’’ or “exceptional’’ drought. The the dry conditions that will feed wildfires, he said. Sierra Nevada snowpack that provides a third of Cali- ``The drought has definitely set the stage for a fornia’s drinking water is only at 32 percent of normal potentially dangerous and busy fire season,’’ as the state heads toward the dry summer months. Berlant said. “We’ve increased our staffing much “We are rapidly approaching the end of the rainy earlier with the potential of a lot more wildfires season, but clearly there is still very dry hydrology with just how dry it is.’’ continued on page 13 continued on page 13 April 29, 2014 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 13 continued from page 12 continued from page 12 Governor orders Water picture improves for more actions on some California towns throughout the state,’’ said Jeanine Jones, that the water levels have been so low, Public health officials are working California drought deputy drought manager for California’s according to the City Council. with all three districts to find solutions, Department of Water Resources. “The Public health and other state agencies which could be connecting them to He urged homeowners to do their part by checkbook has been significantly depleted, are working to help run a pipeline con- neighboring water supplies, finding new preparing for the wildfire season much earlier, and the savings account, which is reservoir necting the town to the Shasta River be- underground water sources or building such as clearing brush within 100 feet of homes. storage, will be drawn down as we go fore it runs out of water. But with time new treatment plants. Brown’s order also sidesteps the California En- through the summer season.’’ running out, residents are nervous. Even with drinking water problems vironmental Quality Act through year’s end on Some towns’ drinking water systems “I’d say it’s 50-50 at the moment. being addressed, the state is scrambling some actions intended to limit environmental are still at risk: Montague in Siskiyou We don’t know who’s going to throw a to handle a two-fold increase in fires be- damage. They include speeding water transfers, re- County may not have enough water to roadblock up,’’ said Chris Tyhurst, who cause of the dry conditions. stricting water use, and aiding both fish and hu- last through the summer, and it has asked supervises Montague’s water treatment The California Department of mans imperiled by the drought through low water residents to suspend all outside watering. plant. “We’re hoping if everyone keeps Forestry and Fire Protection employed its or higher fire danger. The town’s reservoir, Lake Shastina, conserving the way they have that we extra 230 seasonal firefighters starting in Brown issued his first drought-related executive currently has about 8,400 acre-feet of might make it to August 1.’’ January. That’s usually done in May. order in January, before a series of storms began water — normally it’s at about 33,000. The Redwood Valley County Water “Even in March with the rainfall, we providing some relief. One acre foot is enough to last a family District in Mendocino County, which were still responding to wildfires every In February, for instance, public health officials of four about a year. serves nearly 4,000 residents, is also still week,’’ said Daniel Berlant, Calfire’s warned that 17 mostly rural water systems had less It’s the first time in the 80-year his- at risk, as well as a 55-person apartment spokesman. “Over the last decade, we’ve than two months water supply in storage. Now tory of the town of about 1,500 people complex in Mariposa County. seen more large fires than ever before.’’ just three water systems are listed. Resources Agency spokesman Richard Stapler said the additional executive order was needed for some specific steps including speeding the installa- Chipotle plans first price hike in 3 years tion of fish screens on water intakes in the Sacra- mento-San Joaquin River Delta, fish habitat BY CANDICE CHOI AND MAE ANDERSON And if needed, he said Chipotle still had tle, for instance, McDonald’s has said it improvement projects and permitting water dis- AP BUSINESS WRITERS the leeway to further raise prices without needs to focus on underscoring the value it tricts to restrict outdoor watering. scaring off customers. offers. The new order is designed “to make sure we’re NEW YORK (AP), Chipotle is feeling “We’ve still got room,’’ he said. McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson has addressing everything we possibly can,’’ said Sta- confident that customers are willing to pay The decision comes as higher costs for also noted that there is a bit of “bifurca- pler, who commented on behalf of Brown’s ad- more for its burritos, bowls and tacos. beef, avocados and cheese have pressured tion’’ in the fast-food industry, with better- ministration. “There are a lot of different pieces of The Mexican food chain said Thursday profit margins for the chain, with net in- off customers heading to the new breed of this that we need to continue to address.’’ that it would raise prices for the first time come for the first quarter coming in below chains that charge more. He said it is too soon to know if more execu- in three years as its popularity continues to Wall Street expectations. Still, Chipotle For the three months ended March 31, tive actions will be needed. soar. Menu boards with the new prices said sales at established locations rose 13.4 Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. said net in- The executive order came in the midst of a should start rolling out in coming weeks percent during the period and it raised its come rose 8 percent to $83.1 million, or late-spring storm that was bringing rain or snow and be in place at all restaurants by this outlook for the year. It now expects the $2.64 per share. That’s up from $76.6 mil- to most of the state. summer. sales figure to grow in the high-single dig- lion, or $2.45 per share, a year ago. Ana- “It’s one of those things,’’ Stapler said of the Executives have said in the past they its, before factoring in the price hikes. lysts expected $2.86 per share, according governor’s timing of his executive order. “It is nice were considering a hike of about 3 percent The Denver-based chain’s popularity to FactSet. to get a little bit of rain,’’ though he said it would to 5 percent. That translates to an extra 24 has surged in recent years because peo- Revenue climbed a stronger-than-ex- do little to alleviate the dry conditions expected cents to 40 cents for an $8 burrito bowl. ple like that they watch as they tell pected 24 percent to $904.2 million. this summer. Jack Hartung, Chipotle’s chief financial workers what toppings to put on their Chipotle has also been expanding rap- Associated Press Writer Judy Lin contributed to officer, said during a conference call with orders. The chain has also invested in idly. It opened 44 restaurants during the this story. analysts that price is not the main reason marketing to build up its reputation as quarter and plans to open 180 to 195 customers visit its restaurants anyway. higher-quality alternative to places like restaurants during all of 2014. It already “Most of the value comes from the ex- Burger King and Wendy’s. has more than 1,600 locations. perience,’’ he said. Those traditional fast-food chains have Its shares fell $32.79, or 5.9 percent, to Google, Apple Hartung also noted that the company struggled to grow sales as customers in- $519.61, its biggest one-day drop since had earned ``permission’’ from customers creasingly flock to foods they feel are fresh December 2010. Its shares are up almost settle high-tech to raise prices because of that experience. or higher in quality. In contrast to Chipo- 70 percent since a year ago.

workers’ lawsuit Robert Van Nest, an attorney who no- an average of $80,000 to $110,000 an- picture. Google, in particular, seemed es- tified the court of the settlement on behalf nually, depending on their specific du- pecially leery of approaching Apple em- BY MICHAEL LIEDTKE of all the employers, declined to comment. ties, according to the latest wage data ployees for fear of infuriating the AP TECHNOLOGY WRITER Google and Apple declined to com- from the U.S. Department of Labor. mercurial Jobs, who had warned the ment, too. Some of the aggrieved employees in company not to raid his workforce. SAN FRANCISCO (AP), Google, Apple, Intel Corp. spokesman Chuck Mul- the class-action lawsuit worked at soft- At one point in 2006, Google sought Intel and Adobe Systems have settled a class-ac- loy said the chipmaker denies any ware maker Intuit Inc., and two film- Jobs’ permission to hire a respected pro- tion lawsuit alleging they conspired to prevent wrongdoing, but chose to settle to ``to makers now owned by Walt Disney Co., grammer, Jean-Marie Hullot, to run a their engineers and other highly sought technol- avoid the risks, burdens and uncertain- Pixar Animation and Lucasfilm. Intuit, new engineering office in Paris even ogy workers from getting better job offers from ties of ongoing litigation.’’ Pixar and Lucasfilm had previously ne- though Hullot had already resigned one another. Adobe System Corp. echoed Intel’s gotiated a $20 million settlement of the from Apple, according to emails turned The agreement announced Thursday averts a Sil- remarks in its own statement. ``We claims against them. That settlement over in the case. Google also wanted to icon Valley trial that threatened to expose the tactics firmly believe that our recruiting policies still needs court approval. hire some other former Apple engineers deployed by billionaire executives such as late Apple have in no way diminished competition The 3-year-old case revolves around a that formerly worked with Hullot. After Inc. CEO Steve Jobs and former Google Inc. CEO for talent in the marketplaces,’’ the soft- “gentlemen’s agreement’’ that the com- some email negotiations about what Eric Schmidt to corral less affluent employees work- ware maker said. panies forged to retain employees. Inter- Hullot and his colleague would be working on a variety of products and online services. Had The suit, which grew out of an earlier nal emails excavated during the pre-trial ing on at Google, Jobs wrote, “We’d they lost, the companies also faced the prospect of Justice Department investigation, was proceedings showed Google, Apple and strongly prefer that you not hire these paying as much as $9 billion. seeking $3 billion in damages on behalf of other major technology employers guys.’’ Google then backed off its Paris The trial had been scheduled to begin May 27 64,600 workers employed at some point agreed not to recruit each other’s work- plans, according to emails. in San Jose, California. from 2005 through 2009. Had damages ers to help protect their own interests. In another instance, Schmidt fired a Terms of the settlement aren’t being revealed been awarded in trial, they could have The companies maintained that the Google recruiter who riled Jobs by contact- yet. Those details will be provided in documents been tripled under antitrust laws forbid- “no-poaching’’ cartel wasn’t illegal being an Apple employee about a job open- that will be filed in court by May 27, according ding U.S. companies from engaging in because they still could hire employees ing. After being informed of the firing, Jobs to Kelly Dermody, an attorney representing the havior that suppresses a free market. from their partners in the arrangement, responded with a smiley face in an email. workers who contended they were cheated out of A $9 billion award would have trans- as long as the workers initiated the in- Jobs died in October 2011 after a bigger paychecks. lated into an average of nearly $140,000 quiries about vacant positions. long battle with cancer. Attorneys repre- “This is an excellent resolution,’’ Dermody per worker. Programmers, software de- But documents that had been surfac- continued on page 33 said in a prepared statement. velopers and computer scientists make ing in the case painted a more sordid

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Milpitas Knights of Columbus held its annual Awards Banquet April 12th at St. John the Baptist Pavalkis Hall to honor (left to right) Police Officer of the Year Alex Prince, Firefighter of the Year Brian Stelling and Citizen of the Year Joseph Weinstein. Photo by Frank De Smidt. April 29, 2014 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 15 Heroes come to Hayward

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Everyone admires heroes. Kids growing up get hooked on them at an early age - Davy Crockett, Roy Rogers, Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Spiderman, etc. But while these heroes are great for teaching the concept of heroism, and are alive and well in comics, television and movies, they are all fictional. Real heroes are harder to find. Unless, of course, people attend the Hayward Education Founda- tion’s (HEF) Hero Dinner on Thursday, May 8, at the Golden Pea- cock Restaurant and Banquet Hall. For six years now, the Hayward Education Foundation has asked every school in Hayward - public or private - to nominate one person as its hero, someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty and job description to enrich the lives of Hayward’s students. This person can be a principal, a parent, a teacher, an aide, a jani- tor, even a student. Those heroes are treated to a night out, with dinner and honored for all their dedication and hard work. This year, besides a complimentary dinner, each hero will receive a beautiful plaque from H.E.F., plus certificates of commendation from State Representatives. Additionally, each hero will likely be ac-

companied by friends and family and colleagues, all Hayward Education Foundation’s Hero Dinner intent on celebrating this person’s outstanding per- Thursday, May 8 formance. In short, it’s a party! And last year over 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 250 people attended. Golden Peacock Restaurant The H.E.F. Heroes Dinner is attended by heroes, 24989 Santa Clara St, Hayward and their supporters, who are there to celebrate and (510) 881-0890 honor someone who has made a Hayward school a [email protected] better place to be. And who ultimately benefits RSVP is required here? The students! $25/person, with a no-host bar Heroes/free of charge Fremont Elks donate to the community

SUBMITTED BY JOAN WHITE get to visit and experience THEIR memorial.” In addition to donating 300 dictionaries to The Fremont Elks Lodge 2121 recently four local elementary schools, Fremont Lodge donated $1,000 to the Northern California 2121 donated dictionaries to three local char- Hub of the Honor Flight Network. The goal ity organizations. Thirty-two dictionaries were of the group is to transport America’s veterans donated to Sunrise Village Emergency Shelter, to Washington D.C. to visit war memorials and 24 each to SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Vi- BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE constructed in their honor. First priority is olent Environments) and One Child (for dis- advantaged children). given to survivors of World War II and those Alameda County 4:15–4:45 Contempo Homes, Community service and paying it forward suffering a terminal illness. Renew books by phone 4190 Gemini Dr., UNION CITY The Network’s philosophy is: “Since are commitments Fremont Elks Lodge 2121 (510) 790-8096 5:15–6:45 Forest Park School, America felt it was important to build a me- has made in keeping with the motto “Elks For more information Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird Circle, morial to the service and ultimate sacrifice of Care, Elks Share.” about the Bookmobile call FREMONT her veterans, the Honor Flight Network be- For more information, visit www.fremon- (510) 745-1477 or visit lieves it is equally important that they actually telks.org. www.aclibrary.org. Tuesday, May 6 Times & Stops subject to change 9:15–11:00 Daycare Center Visit – FREMONT Tuesday, April 29 2:00–2:30 Daycare Center Visit – 9:45– 10:15 Daycare Center Visit – FREMONT Traffic Talk FREMONT 2:30 – 3:25 10:45 – 11:15 Daycare Canter Visit – Cabrillo School, 36700 San Pedro Dr., SGTS. DONN TASANO & MARK DANG, FREMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT FREMONT FREMONT 2:15 – 2:45 Headstart – 4:45 – 5:30 Baywood Apts., 37365 Ash St., NEWARK 4275 Bay St, FREMONT 4:30 – 5:20 Weibel School, 5:50 – 6:30 Jerome Ave. and Ohlones St., 45135 South Grimmer Blvd., FREMONT Calling 911 FREMONT 5:50 – 6:40 Wednesday, May 7 Booster Park, Gable Dr. & 1:00 – 1:45 Hillside School, from your McDuff Ave., FREMONT 15980 Marcella St., San Leandro 2:00 – 2:45 Eden House Apts., 1601 Cell Phone Wednesday, April 30 165th Ave., San Leandro 12:45 – 2:15 Glenmoor School, 3:15 – 3:45 Baywood Ct., Q: I have heard that if I call 4620 Mattos Drive, FREMONT 21966 Dolores St., Castro Valley 3:50 – 4:20 California School for the 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr., & 9-1-1 from my cell phone, will Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr., FREMONT Camellia Ct., Fremont it not be answered by a local 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & operator. Is that true? What in- Camellia Ct., FREMONT formation should I be prepared Sgt. Donn Tasano Sgt. Mark Dang to give a 9-1-1 operator? Thursday, May 1 Milpitas Bookmobile stops will send calls to the local agency. • What is the location? Re- 10:00 – 10:30 Daycare Center Visit – Renew books by phone The majority of 9-1-1 calls are Even if the call does not go to the member, 9-1-1 calls record GPS San Lorenzo (800) 471-0991 now answered by local agency 9- closest agency, the transfer be- coordinates and tower addresses, 10:45 – 11:45 Daycare Center Visit – For more information 1-1 operators; however some are tween communication centers is not cross streets for the incident. Castro Valley (408) 293-2326 x3060 still answered by the California very fast. Most agencies use a Tower locations could put re- 1:20 – 1:50 Daycare Center Visit – Hayward Wednesday, April 30 Highway Patrol. The cell tower telephone system that allows sponding units blocks from the 2:15 – 3:15 Cherryland School, 1:45-3:00 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas location determines what agency them to have nearby agencies on actual incident. We will need an 585 Willow Ave., Hayward 3:15-3:45 120 Dixon Landing Rd., gets the call. This was designed so speed dial. actual street address or main Monday, May 5 Milpitas that the closest emergency service The information to have ready street and cross street to effec- 9:30–10:05 Daycare Center Visit - had the best chance of getting for the 9-1-1 operator initially is: tively deploy personnel. The less UNION CITY where they were needed. Basi- • Are you reporting an emer- time we spend searching for the 10:25–10:55 Daycare Center Visit - cally, cell towers located close to gency? incident location, the faster we UNION CITY the freeway system with send 9-1- If so, what type of emergency? can get to work. 1:45–2:45 Delaine Eastin School, 1 calls to CHP while other towers Collision? Robbery? Fight? 34901 Eastin Dr., UNION CITY Page 16 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE April 29, 2014

Everything-Robotic The Robot Report © 2013 - The Robot Report - Santa Barbara, CA 93105 http://www.therobotreport.com/ Should our nuclear materials be guarded by robots? What are the Russians doing in relation to robotics?

ince 2011, a Nevada nuclear materials storage site has been Sguarded by MDARS robots (Mobile Detection, Assessment and Response System). In March, 2014, the US Marines announced that their airbase in Twentynine Palms will also be guarded by the same type of robots. Security robots are becoming more prevalent for both govern- mental and corporate clients not only to lower costs but to improve surveillance and security options. General Dynamics MDARS, the robots used in Ne- vada and by the Marines, have been around since 2005. These devices autonomously surveil and check for intruders, investi- gate alarm sources, monitor high- value inventory and assess barriers, such as the doors of storage bunkers. MDARS are diesel- powered, 4-wheel bot was (and is) as a kid’s toy. rity robotics later this year to pro- hydrostatic-drive vehicles, with a WowWee’s Rovio was a big hit tect its strategic missile facilities. payload capacity of 500 lbs. Each when it was launched but hasn’t Russia, in a report published vehicle is equipped with a real- done anything since and is no in RIANovosti, announced that it time obstacle avoidance system longer promoted by WowWee. was planning to deploy mobile and 360-degree sensors. It can One unique start-up from St. security robotics later this year to operate for 16 hours without re- Petersburg, Russia, xTurion, may protect its strategic missile facili- fueling and at speeds up to 20 have found the right niche for ties. “The security bots will be miles per hour. home, second home and service deployed at five ballistic missile Israeli G-nius has a whole line Turnover for private security military devices for the commer- space monitoring using a mobile launch sites around Russia as part of remotely piloted border-pa- firms is often more than 400% cial marketplace and offer compe- security bot and some very capa- of an upgrade to the existing au- trolling devices as does Samsun which is worse than the fast food tition, as will mobile robot ble software. The device can be tomated security systems. The ro- Techwin in South Korea and industry - and there are about 1.3 makers Adept, iRobot and equipped with smoke, heat and bots will carry out reconnaissance both are being used in their re- million security guards in the US KUKA - but right now leak sensors, gas analyzers, and be and patrol missions, detect and spective countries. and 20 million globally, hence Knightscope and Vigilant are the remotely controlled to check out destroy stationary or moving tar- Less lethal, newer sleeker de- the need for this type of robot. closest to market. [Adept Tech- an alarm. xTurion is supported by gets and provide fire support for vices are coming to the commer- Many of these patrol positions nologies had a security mobile iDealMachine, an accelerator as- security personnel.” cial marketplace. Gamma 2 are ideal for mobile robotic de- robot but dropped it from their sociated with University ITMO Robotics and their Vigilant Ro- vices such as those offered by line to focus on their primary in St. Petersburg, and also by the bots has been winning awards for Vigilant and Knightscope. business.] Skolkovo where xTurion is a par- Frank Tobe their museum, parking garage Schools, shopping malls, data In the consumer sector, there ticipant in their Skolkovo IT Editor/Publisher and warehouse guards - all of centers, museums, parking lots, have been many tries and all have Cluster. At present they are work- The Robot Report which are still being beta tested. warehouses, parks and stadiums either failed or moved on to more ing to get the price down to Tracking the business Silicon Valley Knightscope has are all ideal locations for these lucrative fields. Romotive is a case under $1,000, build 100 beta test of robotics partnerships with insurers, police types of robots. Defense contrac- in point. It was first offered as a devices, and enter the market- www.therobotreport.com and large campus organizations, tors, as they feel the bite of re- home security device but found place late this year. and others for their stylish pa- duced military budgets will soon few takers. Most of the interest Russia announced that it was trolling robots. be redesigning their MDARS-like for their very successful Romo planning to deploy mobile secu-

South Bay Chinese Service Club holds annual Scholarship Banquet

SUBMITTED BY JOE WOO

South Bay Chinese Service Club (SBCSC) awarded $12,500 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors of Chi- nese descent at the 45th annual SBCSC Scholarship Banquet held April 16 at the Union City Mayflower Restaurant. Club President Steve Cho greeted the graduates and praised them for their outstanding academic records and participation in com- Scholarship Award Recipients with Scholarship Committee Chair Joe Woo, Keynote Speaker California State Superior Court Judge Stuart Hing, and SBCC President munity activities. Honored guests included Steve Cho. (Photo by Amy Cho) U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell, Califor- nia State Senator Ellen Corbett, Dawn Ar- Marketing Representative with Xerox Cor- cants - an impressive group of scholars rep- Zongning Zhang, Mission San Jose High gula representing Supervisor Scott poration where he attained #1 in sales for resenting seven high schools. Their average School – Award for Academic Excellence Haggerty, Fremont City Councilmember the U.S. western region. Judge Hing grew unweighted GPA is 3.9 and the average in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer- Suzanne Chan, Fremont School Board up in a housing project and played lead weighted GPA is 4.3. The applicants have ing, and Mathematics) - Sponsored by Fre- Member Lily Mei, and Citizens for Better guitar in a band that opened for Earth, taken a total of 388 AP classes and honor mont Bank Community (CBC) President Ivy Wu. Wind & Fire. classes. Together they have amassed over $500 Scholarship Recipients: The Award ceremony commenced with In his speech, Judge Hing shared with 10,000 community service hours with two Tammy Tseng, Mission San Jose High Congressman Eric Swalwell presenting the the students his circuitous career path from students receiving the President’s Volunteer School – Best Essay (Sponsored by Dutra Certificates of Special Congressional a young musician to a judge at the Supe- Service Award. In this group, there are 10 Enterprises) Recognition to the scholarship award re- rior Court of California. He brought the National Merit Finalists, 19 AP Scholars, cipients in his District 12; followed by students up on the stage and introduced and six students with perfect unweighted Jennifer Chen, James Logan High School State Senator Ellen Corbett presenting her them to the concept of the earth popula- 4.0 GPA’s. Winston Hsieh, James Logan High School Certificates of Recognition to all the award tion as a village of 100 where 61 villagers The 2014 SBCSC Scholarship Kevin Hsu, Irvington High School recipients. Although unable to attend in would be Asian and of that number, 20 Recipients are: Vivian Jair, Mission San Jose High School person, U.S. Congressman Mike Honda, would be Chinese. Judge Hing used this State Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski, lesson to also make the students aware of $2,000 Scholarship Recipient: David Kang, Irvington High School and Alameda County Supervisor Scott world hunger stating that 50 members in Katie Chang, James Logan High School – Rachel Lai, Mission San Jose High School Haggerty had all provided Certificates of this village of 100 would not have a reli- Howard Tom Award for Top Honors Levina Lin, American High School Recognition for the students. able source of food and would be hungry Gregory Ngim, Alameda High School Graduating students and their parents most of the time, 20 villagers would be un- were addressed by keynote speaker, Judge dernourished, and one villager would die $1,000 Scholarship Recipients: Leigh Anne Tang, American High School Stuart Hing, who was appointed to the Su- of starvation. Rosemond Ho, American High School – Brian Wang, James Logan High School perior Court of California, County of Before announcing this year’s scholar- Karl Ngan Award for Leadership Kerrie Wu, Mission San Jose High School Alameda, in July 2008 by Governor ship award winners, Joe Woo, SBCSC Belle Lee, American High School – CBC Michiko Zerda, Alsion Montessori High Arnold Schwarzenegger. Before his ap- Scholarship Chairman, pointed out the Award for Community Service School pointment, he was a Deputy District At- difficult task the Selection Committee Sonia Wang, Mission San Jose High torney in the Alameda County District faced this year while attempting to select Scholarship information is available on the School – York Gin Memorial Scholarship Attorney’s Office for 23 years and a Senior 18 winners from 31 highly qualified appli- Club’s website: www.sbcclub.org. April 29, 2014 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 17 Teacher of Year and Classified Employee of Year named

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Vicki Baker, who teaches science at Alvarado Middle School (AMS), has been selected as New Haven Unified School District’s Teacher of the Year, as announced during a recent Board of Education Women can play as strong a role as men meeting. Darrell Rumple, who works in the Dis- trict’s Corporation Yard, was named Classified Em- says writer Nancy Curteman ployee of the Year. Teacher of the Year Vicki Baker, who has been at BY KATHY GARFINKLE AMS for 22 years, has a “passion (for) making science more engaging for kids,” according to the The AAUW-Fremont Branch nomination letter submitted on her behalf. “That (American Association of Univer- shows in the projects and activities she has brought sity Women), in collaboration to our school including hot air balloons, pizza box with the Fremont Main Library, solar ovens, the kill-o-watts project that helps stu- Darrell Rumple, Classified Employee of Year with Vicki Baker, invites you to Meet the Authors, Teacher of the Year a panel discussion featuring three outstanding local women writers. Nancy Curteman loves to share the tension, drama, romance and just plain fun found in her mystery novels. She takes us on some remarkable adventures in her Lysi Weston Mystery

Jana McBurney-Lin

lead characters often collide with the local police because they find clues the police miss. Nancy finds writing very rewarding. “I love to run upstairs and see what my character is going to do next.” Nancy hopes the reader will realize that women can play just as strong a role as men and that women should not be afraid to take risks. Jana McBurney-Lin lived in Asia for fifteen year. While in Vicki Baker, New Haven Teacher of the Year Nancy Curteman Singapore visiting her husband’s dents recognize how much energy their household tayama), James Malone (Pioneer), Stella Castillo (Sear- village in Fujian, she saw an ad- items are using and a grant that allowed our sixth les), Arnel Calamba (Cesar Chavez), Kenneth Prucha series: Murder Down Under, vertisement that read: “A girl grade students to learn about energy resources (Logan), Peggy Critz (Conley-Caraballo), Jennifer Murder Cast a Spell, Murder in a baby is just as precious as a baby through an inquiry process.” Young (Decoto School for Independent Study), and Teacup and Lethal Lesson. boy.” Jana turned to her husband “Vicki believes every student can find success Mario Laxo (New Haven Adult). Jana McBurney-Lin is moti- and said. “That is so cool that the and she works hard to create opportunities for them The Classified Employee of the Year, Darrell Rum- vated to write by her passion to government is obviously behind to demonstrate their learning in many ways.” ple, has worked in the District for 31 years, the past 12 communicate and educate. Jana the valuing of little girls.” He Ms. Baker has run the science club at AMS since at the Corporation Yard, where one of his primary du- is the author of My Half of the shrugged his shoulders. “The 1993, and she has been part of the school’s leader- ties is assisting and moving teachers each year. Sky and Blossoms and Bayonets. government can say what they ship team since 1998, serving as department head, “Although the stress of moving teachers site to site Marjorie Bicknell Johnson has like. But a house with no male is on textbook adoption committees, as a curriculum is tough at times, Darrell manages to be very encourag- always been curious and ready to a real problem.” This was the in- leader and writer and on the Instructional Leader- ing and helpful to ensure their move is handled with spiration for her first novel, My ship Team, where she is known as the “voice of san- compassion,” his nomination letter states. “He cares Half of the Sky in which her ity.” Over the last several years, she has represented for their belongings as if they were his own.” character Li Hui struggles to be AMS on both the Grading and Assessment Task On Vandalism Watch, Mr. Rumple watches over an independent woman in an Force and the Evaluation Task Force. three school sites after hours and weekends to mini- emerging, modern China. This year, she has been at the forefront of the mize graffiti, theft and loitering. He responds to The women in McBurney- Chromebook rollout, helping other teachers adopt alarm calls at all hours of the night, meeting the po- Lin’s Blossoms and Bayonets are new classroom management and instructional prac- lice or fire department, and reports and documents strong in a more subtle way. Al- tices. One of the early adopters of e-mail distribution the incidents. He also is tasked with the removal of though they defer to their hus- lists, she updates her parents regularly on how to talk graffiti prior to the arrival of students and teachers bands, the women step outside to their kids about what’s going on in science, and she each morning. the norm and demonstrate maintains an up-to-date website. “He keeps the school environment free from van- strength and independence rarely For many years, Ms. Baker has served as a part- dalism to ensure our students and teachers do not have exhibited in Korea in 1942. ner and consultant to new teachers. She also facili- to be subjected to graffiti.” Marjorie Johnson developed a tates the social committee’s activities, helping Mr. Rumple also is responsible for the District’s very strong lead character in Jaguar Princess by asking herself organize potlucks, staff parties, monthly breakfasts many set-ups that require the movement of thou- Marjorie Bicknell Johnson and other activities. sands of chairs, tables, staging sound equipment and what kind of woman would want “She’s here to introduce teachers to AMS, sup- supplies. “He will go out of his way to ensure each to learn to read Mayan Code. port them throughout their career and then plan site has what they need to execute their events suc- try new things such as flying a Maya princess Chanla “Pesh” Pex their retirement party when they’re ready to go. cessfully. He does this with a can-do attitude (and a) small plane and accompanying an is a remarkable, resourceful and There isn’t a single person on campus more dedi- work ethic (that) is second to none.” archaeologist to the Mayan ruins very bright young woman. The cated to supporting our staff more than Vicki.” Classified Employees of the Year from other District in Yucatan and Central America. challenge, says Marjorie, is to A National Board Certified Teacher in early sites were: Yurani Maycotte De Perez (Alvarado Ele- Bird Watcher and Jaguar Princess make the characters come alive adolescent science since 2000, Ms. Baker has men- mentary), Eve Tudor (Eastin), Eunice Andrade reflect her passion for learning for readers. tored dozens of science teachers throughout Cali- (Emanuele), Joyce Cheang (Hillview Crest), Lucy and adventure. Meet the Authors fornia in achieving their certification through Saavedra (Kitayama), Rosie Thompson (Pioneer), Lor- These talented authors de- Monday, May 5 Stanford University. riane Neira (Searles), Jennifer Petty (Alvarado Middle), light in developing strong fe- 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Teachers of the Year from other District sites were: Susan Kidd (Cesar Chavez), Kim Perez (Logan), Susan male characters. Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Roxanne Ramirez (Alvarado Elementary), Gary Suplick Glenn (Conley-Caraballo), Maria Hill (New Haven The women in Nancy Curte- Room B (Eastin), Michelle Torquemada (Emanuele), Veronica Adult), Eileen Nicosia (Educational Services Center), man’s mystery novels are joyful, re- 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont Hodgson (Hillview Crest), Kimberly DeBono Ki- and Arthur Garcia (Food Services). sourceful characters who appreciate (510) 489-4779 the humor in every day life. Her Optimists bring out best in area youth

SUBMITTED BY DENISE FULLERTON ogy, and how dreams can be a driving force, moti- PHOTO BY MARLA BLOWERS vating us to do our best. This year’s Essay Contest winners are: In two recent Optimist sponsored contests for 1st Place - Sonia Sachar, Irvington High School youth, An Essay Contest and an Oratorical Con- 2nd Place - Brianna Gomez, Newark Memorial test, the Newark Optimist Club pursued its goal of High School bringing out the best in kids. Club members and 3rd Place - Kelsey Ichikawa, Irvington High School guests who listened to the essayists and orators were amazed at the maturity, thoughtfulness and Ms. Sachar’s 1st place essay was sent to the District rich language used by these young scholars. Essay Contest, the winner of which will receive a Students entering the Essay Contest wrote on $2,500 scholarship. the theme, “How dreams lead to success.” The Additionally, on April 5, two young Newark Opti- winning essayists and their parents were honored mist sponsored orators, Sonia Sachar and Micah guests at an Essay Contest Awards Breakfast on Bloom participated in a Zone 2 Oratorical Contest, April 9, at the Newark IHOP Restaurant. Each held at the Newark Library. The topic of their speeches winner was awarded an official medallion and a was, “How my dreams impact the world.” Micah will cash prize, followed by recitation of their essay. The represent Zone 2 at the Optimist District Competi- essays told of having a dream of hitting a game tion in Sacramento on May 4. The winner of that winning home run, encouraging more young competition will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship. Essay Winners jpg: (L to R): Essay Contest winners Sonia Sachar, Kelsey Ichikawa, and women to enter the fields of science and technol- Brianna Gomez Page 18 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE April 29, 2014

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he Fremont Symphony Orchestra will close its celebratory 50th Season with acclaimed cross-genre Quartet San Francisco. TThey will perform on May 3, 2014 at the Smith Center, Ohlone College in Fremont. Quartet San Francisco’s performance will feature material from their newest CD, Pacific Premieres: New Works

by California Composers; heralded by Audiophile Audition as “a won- derful swinging approach to the string quartet in five works.” Music Director Gregory Van Sudmeier shares his excitement, “One of the finest Classical-Crossover ensembles in the world! Where else is there a string quartet that can pull off classical, tango, and jazz reper- toire with equal panache? This group shines in all the many styles in their book. And, they’ve earned Grammy nominations to prove it! This ensemble delights, entertains, and moves the spirit like no other.” Recorded at Skywalker Sound in Nicasio, CA, Pacific Premieres riv- ets from beginning to end, offering an experience unlike anything else on the scene. Employing subtle dynamics, textural acuity, and technical prowess of a top-flight string quartet, Quartet San Francisco maintains the improvisational imperative and emotional intensity of a hard-bop combo. Whether you call it chamber jazz, third stream, or simply new American music, the ensemble has honed a singular sound A Pig & A Poke is Better Than A Farmer that has inspired some of the era’s most celebrated music. Quartet San Francisco was founded in 2001 by celebrated Bay Area vi- With No Farm olinist and composer-arranger Jeremy Cohen. He is joined by violinist THINK MELLO INSURANCE Matthew Szemela, violist Chad Kaltinger, and cellist Kelley Maulbetsch. What makes the Quartet special? “This is not your mother’s chamber 510-790-1118 #OB84518 music. You know we go pretty hardcore on a lot of the stuff we play,” ex- www.insurancemsm.com plains Cohen. Well versed in the violin’s deep jazz roots, Cohen combines his love of jazz and classical music in Quartet San Francisco. Grammy Award nominees for their last three CD releases and winners of the International Tango Competition in 2004, Quartet San Francisco expresses itself in standout virtuosic playing. Founded by celebrated Bay Area violinist/composer/arranger Jeremy Cohen, these crossover specialists excel in multiple styles from jazz to tango, pop to funk, blues to bluegrass and beyond. They have toured in the US and China, South Korea, Japan and Turkey, performing in concert halls and jazz clubs, at universities, music festivals and with major symphony and chamber orchestras. Judith Schlesinger of All About Jazz wrote that their recording, Whirled Chamber Music, “could easily be the most cheerful and brilliantly executed release of 2007.” Tickets are $45 and $49 for adults and $20 for students. Tickets may be purchased through the box office at (510) 371-4859 anytime or toll-free at (877) 938-9240 Tuesday-Friday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM or online at www.fremontsymphony.org. Free parking is available. The performance will be followed by a reception open to all, giving the community the opportunity to engage with their fellow patrons and the concert musicians.

Quartet San Francisco Saturday, May 3 8 p.m. Smith Center, Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont (510) 371-4859 / (877) 938-9240 www.fremontsymphony.org

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Mondays, Apr 7 - Thursdays, Castro Valley Library Jun 6 3600 Norbridge Ave., 10th Street After-School Pro- Castro Valley gram (510) 667-7900 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. www.aclibrary.org Continuing Events Sports, arts-n-crafts and games Drop-in program, no day care Wednesday, Apr 30 10th Street Community Center Conservation Speaker Series $ Saturdays, Mar 22 -May 10 33948 10th Street, Union City 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (510) 675-5276 Chinese Folk Songs $R Saving the California Condor wwwUnionCity.org 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Oakland Zoo Learn about a special genre of music 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland Wednesday, Apr 30 - Sunday, (510) 632-9525 Ohlone College May 24 www.oaklandzoo.org 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont Fiber Arts and Flower Show (510) 742-2304 http://ohlone.augusoft.net 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, Apr 30 Quilts, knits and fiber arts Robot Scrimmage Monday, Mar 24 – Saturday, Fremont Art Association 5 p.m. May 31 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont Students demonstrate their designs (510) 792-0905 Spring Exhibition Circle of Independent Learning www.FremontArtAssociation.org 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Charter School Over 200 pictures from patrons & stu- 4700 Calaveras Ave, Fremont dents (510) 797-0100 PhotoCentral Tuesday, Apr 29 1099 E St., Hayward A Kinder Divorce Presentation Thursday, May 1 (510) 881-6721 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pioneer Cemetery Friends www.photcentral.org Discuss legal, financial and emotional Group Meeting issues 6 p.m. Monday, Jun 23 - Friday, Jul Fremont Main Library Join efforts to preserve this historic ceme- 31 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont tery Ohlone for Kids $R (510) 745-1400 San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery 8 a.m. www.aclibrary.org Corner of Usher Street & College Summer enrichment program Street, San Lorenzo Tuesday, Apr 29 (510) 581-2516 Registration begins April 1 www.haywardareahistory.org Ohlone College The Invisible War 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (510) 742-2304 Film details sex crimes in the military www.ohloneforkids.com

Monday, Mar 31 - Thursday, May 1 There’s Room at the Table for Mom or Dad You - $R 11:45 a.m. forgetting things? Free and low-cost lunch program for seniors Are they telling the same stories or asking the same Newark Senior Center questions over and over? Have they lost interest in socialization 7401 Enterprise Dr., Newark and hobbies? This 5-part education support series will (510) 578-4840 offer very practical tips for people who love someone who is living with Dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease. Tuesday, Apr 1 - Saturday, A light lunch and Apr 30 The dates for this 5-part series are: Boulevard Artists Show beverages will be served 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. 5/21/14 from Jan Schafir student exhibit 11am – 12:30pm Mission Coffee Roasting House FREE 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 474-1004 www.fremontcoffee.com RSVP at least one week prior to the seminar

Tuesday, Apr 1-Friday, May 30 RSVP via email to: Art is Education [email protected] 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or Via phone: (510) 739-1515 HUSD student pieces and ask for Dave Peper Hayward City Hall 777 B St., Hayward (510) 208-0410

A positive path for spiritual living Unity of Fremont Sunday 12:30 pm

1351 Driscoll Rd, Fremont (at Christian Science Church) www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234 Page 22 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE April 29, 2014

Saturday, May 3 - Sunday, Thursday, May 1 Saturday, May 3 May 4 Excellence in Leadership Semi- Healthy Parks Healthy People Chicano Art: Celebrates Cinco Farmers’ Markets nar – R Hike de Mayo 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mentoring methods to becoming a better Enjoy the park for exercise Works by artist Diego Marcial Rios leader 0FREMONT: MILPITAS: Ages 12+ New Park Mall St. Rose Hospital Coyote Hills Regional Park Cultural Corner near Sears Centerville Milpitas Farmers’ Market at 27200 Calaroga Ave., Hayward 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (510) 358-2353 Saturdays ICC Fremont (510) 794-5523 (510) 544-3220 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sundays www.diegomarcialrios.com Thursday, May 1 www.ebparks.org Year-round 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. National Day of Prayer Saturday, May 3 Bonde Way at Fremont Blvd., Year-round Saturday, May 3 Fremont India Community Center 12 noon Junior Solar Sprint Car Compe- (510) 909-2067 525 Los Coches St. Coast to coast prayer event Quartet San Francisco $ tition www.fremontfarmersmarket.com 800-949-FARM Newark City Council Chambers 8 p.m. 10 a.m. www.pcfma.com 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark Jazz, Bluegrass and Tango music Hand-built solar cars Kaiser Permanente Fremont (510) 793-1400 Smith Center Dominican Sisters of Mission San Farmers’ Market NEWARK: www.newark.org 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont Jose Thursdays (510) 659-6031 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont www.smithcenter.com 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Newark Farmers’ Market Thursday, May 1 (510) 468-0192 Year-round Sundays Law Enforcement Awards Event http://alsionjuniorsolarsprint.com/ Saturday, May 3 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 7 p.m. Fremont Year-round Honoring Police, Sheriff and CHP Crab Feed $ Saturday, May 3 800-949-FARM NewPark Mall Hayward Veterans Memorial 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Drawbridge Van Excursion – R www.pcfma.com 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark Building Food, entertainment, raffle and auction 10 a.m. - 12 noon 1-800-897-FARM 22737 Main St., Hayward Corpus Christi Church Van trip explores SF Bay historical Irvington Farmers’ Market www.agriculturalinstitute.org (510) 272-6692 37891 2nd St., Fremont drawbridges Sundays www.AMVETS911.com (510) 565-884 Ages 13+ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bayfair Mall [email protected] Alviso Environmental Education Thursday, May 1 Year-round Saturdays Center Bay Street and Trimboli Way, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Your Perfect Marketing Map Saturday, May 3 - Sunday, 1751 Grand Blvd., Alviso May 4 (408) 262-5513 x104 Fremont Year-round 10 a.m. - 12 noon 800-949-FARM Fairmont and East 14th St., San Interactive workshop to identify target “Sweeny Todd” Auditions www.pcfma.com Leandro markets Sat: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3 (925) 465-4690 Fremont Chamber of Commerce Sun: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Nature Walk for Health HAYWARD: www.cafarmersmkts.com 39488 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Must sing 32 bar Sondheim ballad 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (510) 794-0919 Smith Center Guided tour of wetlands Hayward Farmers’ Market UNION CITY: [email protected] 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont SF Bay Wildlife Refuge Saturdays (510) 659-6031 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kaiser Permanente Union Friday, May 2 http://www.ohlone.edu/go/audition (510) 792-0222 Year-round City Farmers’ Market Science Lecture for Kids Hayward City Plaza Tuesdays 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3 Saturday, May 3 777 B. St., Hayward 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For elementary school age kids Pancake Breakfast $ Strong Girls, Strong Women 1-800-897-FARM Year-round Fremont Main Library 8 a.m. - 12 noon Leadership Conference – R www.agriculturalinstitute.org Kaiser Permanente Medical 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont All you can eat 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Offices (510) 745-1400 Niles Boy Scouts benefit Resource fair and workshops St. Rose Hospital Farmers’ 3553 Whipple Rd., Union City www.aclibrary.org Fremont Veterans Hall School of Arts and Culture Market 800-949-FARM 37154 Second St., Fremont 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose Tuesdays www.pcfma.com Friday, May 2 (510) 797-3552 (408) 299-5152 12 noon – 4 p.m. Comedy Sportz Improv Com- http://sgsw2014.eventbrite.com Year-round Union City Farmers’ Market edy $ Saturday, May 3 27200 Calaroga Ave., Hayward Saturdays 8:30 p.m. Congressional and Assembly Saturday, May 3 (510) 264-4139 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Interactive comedy show Candidates Forum Alameda County Apps Chal- www.digdeepcsa.com Year-round Smith Center 6:45 p.m. lenge 2014 $ Old Alvarado Park 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont Candidates speak and debate 8:30 a.m. Kaiser Permanente Hayward Smith and Watkins Streets, (510) 659-6031 City of Fremont Create web and mobile apps for prizes Farmers’ Market Union City www.smithcenter.com 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont Dublin High School Wednesdays 800-949-FARM (510) 494-4508 8151 Village Parkway, Dublin 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.pcfma.com Friday, May 2 www.lwvfnuc.org (925) 833-3300 Year-round 15th Congressional District http://code.acgov.org 27400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward East Plaza Farmers’ Market Candidates Forum Saturday, May 3 800-949-FARM Saturday s 7 p.m. Family Fun Festival Saturday, May 3 www.pcfma.com 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Candidate’s debate 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Afternoon Fun and Games $ Year-round Hayward City Hall Games, fun zone and food trucks 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. East Plaza 777 B St., Hayward American Swim Academy Stilts, tug-of-war, and potato-spoon race South Hayward Glad Tidings 11th Ave. and Decoto Road (510) 208-0410 4150 Technology Pl., Fremont Ardenwood Historic Farm Saturdays Union City www.hayward-ca.gov (510) 657-7946 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., (925) 825-9090 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Jennifer@americanswimacad- Fremont www.pcfma.com Year-round Friday, May 2 emy.com (510) 544-2797 W. Tennyson Rd. between Tyrell Zumba Night $ www.ebparks.org Ave. and Tampa Ave., Hayward 7 p.m. (510) 783-9377 www.cafarmersmarkets.com Benefit for Puente program James Logan High School 1800 H St., Union City (510) 471-2520 x 60136

Saturday, May 3 Celebracion del Cinco de Mayo 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are Music, dancing, games and food offered at the Alameda County Library City Hall Plaza Tell A Friend Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480 777 B St., Hayward (510) 732-2746 www.zermeno.com/laalianzade- hayward.html

Saturday, May 3 Team Citizen Scientists! – R 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Help restore native habitats, bring gloves Ages 9+ Alviso Environmental Education Center 1751 Grand Blvd., Alviso (408) 262-5513 x104

Saturday, May 3 Rabbit Adoption Event $ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Adopt a pet Hayward Animal Shelter 16 Barnes Ct., Hayward (510) 293-7200 www.haywardanimals.org

Saturday, May 3 Bird Walk 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Discover behavior, migration and habitat Ages 8+ Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 www.ebparks.org April 29, 2014 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 23

SUBMITTED BY TRI-CITY survivor in our midst who will INTERFAITH COUNCIL share his story,” said the Rev. Jef- frey Spencer, past-president of The Tri-City Interfaith Coun- the Tri-City Interfaith Council. cil invites the public to attend The service is free and open to their annual Holocaust Remem- everyone from all religious back- brance Service on the evening of grounds, or no religious back- Sunday, May 4. ground. A free will offering will This year, Leon Vermont will be received for “Facing History be the featured speaker. Vermont and Ourselves,” an organization lived in France when the Nazi’s helping classrooms and commu- occupied it. As an adolescent, he nities worldwide link the past to witnessed his family being taken moral choices today. More infor- away by the Nazis. His parents mation about their work is avail- and his younger sister and able at www.facinghistory.org. brother were shipped to Drancy The Tri-City Interfaith Coun- and then to Auschwitz, where cil is an interfaith organization they perished. Vermont will tell made up of leaders and represen- his “Tale of Survival in Nazi Oc- tative of over 35 faith communi- cupied France.” ties in Fremont, Newark, and His story includes how he was Union City. Their mission is to aided by the Jewish organization promote respect, understanding, Oeuvre de Secours aux Enfants cooperation, and appreciation for (The Society for the Aid of Chil- the many religious and faith tra- dren) and how the French auditions within our community. thorities collaborated fully with the Nazis in their roundup of the Interfaith Council Holocaust Jews. Vermont managed to sur- Remembrance Service vive and emigrated to the United Sunday, May 4 States. He is now a member of 7:30 p.m. Temple Beth Torah. Temple Beth Torah There are fewer survivors left 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy, each year to recount their stories. Fremont “We are very pleased to have a (510) 656-7141 City of Hayward expands educational services SUBMITTED BY FRANK HOLLAND

The City of Hayward is redoubling its efforts to support local students and improve academic performance throughout the district. Its latest initiative will lean heavily on the talents of AmeriCorps VISTA members to bring that support directly into local Hayward schools, where volunteers will work on initiatives related to early childhood development, homework support and adult literacy. The City is actively recruiting for 10 AmeriCorps VISTA positions to launch the effort. The 21st Century Learning Centers Program is being driven by the City of Hayward Public Library, which is building on the success of its popular homework support center program. The current homework support program provides quality tutoring services at 10 Hayward SUBMITTED BY JENNIFER LEE munity, so it’s a win-win!” public schools, featuring book-vending machines, laptop computers, In March of 2013, American Swim Academy homework and project supplies, on-site trained volunteer tutors ready merican Swim Academy is hosting a “Fam- moved from their original location on Blacow Road in to assist students in small groups with all of the their homework needs, ily Fun Festival Fundraiser” with all pro- Fremont to a brand new, state-of-the-art facility. “We and access to the library’s free real-time online tutoring program. ceeds going to the Fremont Education are excited to be celebrating the one year anniversary of “Part of our mission at the City of Hayward Public Library is to A Foundation (FEF). The event will be held on Satur- our new location in Fremont,” said Mulhearn. support youth and families to improve K-12 academic performance in day, May 3 and will offer free game booths and The event is open to the public and there is no Hayward schools,” said Library and Community Services Director prizes, inflatable jump house, fun zone, Food Truck charge to enter. One hundred percent of the pro- Sean Reinhart. “Many people are unaware we’re already doing this type Mafia, live entertainment, free giveaways and more. ceeds will go to the FEF. of work, but with the help of AmeriCorps VISTA, we will be able to Last Year, American Swim Academy celebrated offer early childhood development programming, school-age after- 40 years of teaching swim lessons, as well as the Family Fun Festival school homework support services, and adult literacy and ESL services grand opening of their new swim academy in Fre- Saturday, May 3 to entire school site populations.” mont by holding this same event. “The Grand 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This cradle-to-career education program will require the engage- Opening was so much fun that we decided to make ment of 10 new AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To Amer- it an annual event,” said Desiree Mulhearn, Direc- American Swim Academy ica) members, which the City is actively recruiting. Interested tor of American Swim Academy in Fremont. “We 4150 Technology Pl, Fremont individuals are encouraged to apply by creating a profile at www.na- love being able to give back to the children of the (510) 490-7946 tionalservice.gov/serve-your-community. The detailed recruitment list- Fremont Education Foundation, and we get to do it http://www.americanswimacademy.com/ ing is available at http://1.usa.gov/1hTSX7b. The deadline to apply for while hosting a really fun event for the entire com- Free one of the 10 positions is May 10.

SUBMITTED BY GUY ASHLEY This is the third ‘hackathon’ tion and innovation. Data Sharing Initiative at Apps Challenge and to register sponsored by Alameda County in A Grand Prize of $3,000 will http://data.acgov.org. The data for the event, please visit: Alameda County is looking for its effort to increase community be awarded to the most inventive covers a wide range of topics, in- http://code.acgov.org. greater community participation engagement and broaden public and user-friendly app or concept cluding public safety data, a list- and government transparency on understanding of local govern- that benefits Alameda County ing of Certified Green Businesses, Alameda County Saturday, May 3, at the Alameda ment by opening access to data residents, businesses and visitors. public health data, maps of senior Apps Challenge County Apps Challenge 2014.1 in created and kept by County A second prize of $1,500, a third services and more. Saturday, May 3 Dublin. This is a unique day-long agencies and departments. The prize of $500 and honorable The cost to participate in the 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. event designed to challenge the event is expected to bring to- mentions will also be awarded. Apps Challenge is $15 for general Dublin High School public to create web and mobile gether more than 100 software Participants in the May 3 admission and $10 for students 8151 Village Parkway, Dublin applications using Alameda developers, community members, event will have access to the and seniors. Government em- http://code.acgov.org County open data sets. activists and entrepreneurs for a nearly 130 data sets available ployees may participate for free. $15/general; full day of creativity, collabora- through the Alameda County For more information about the $10/students/seniors Page 24 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE April 29, 2014

Saturday, May 3 Sunday, May 4 Eden United Church of Christ Interfaith holocaust remembrance service Sunday, May 4 Farm Chores for Kids $ Ohlone Village Site Work Day 21455 Birch Street, Hayward Temple Beth Torah Farmyard Docent Training $ (510) 582-9533 11:30 a.m. - 12 noon – R 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. www.edenucc.com Crack corn and collect eggs 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fremont Handle animals, demonstrate crafts and Ardenwood Historic Farm Clean and repair Ohlone style structures (510) 656-7141 farm chores Sunday, May 4 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Ages 12+ Sunday, May 4 Ages 16+ Fremont Coyote Hills Regional Park A Taste of the Refuge Healthy Hikes: Senior Strolls Ardenwood Historic Farm (510) 544-2797 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., www.ebparks.org Fremont Guided tour uncovers edible plants Discuss health and safety tips on easy Fremont (510) 544-3220 SF Bay Wildlife Refuge hike (510) 544-2797 Saturday, May 3 www.ebparks.org 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont Sunol Regional Wilderness www.ebparks.org Spare the Chair Day (510) 792-0222 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol 10 a.m. - 12 noon Sunday, May 4 - Monday, (510) 544-3249 Monday, May 5 May 5 Hike to Little Yosemite Sunday, May 4 www.ebparks.org Meet the Authors Night! Seussical the Musical Auditions Bring water and snacks SLHS Native Garden Tour 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. $ Sunol Regional Wilderness 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, May 4 Featuring Jana McBurney-Lin, Mar- 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Showcase of native plants and gardens Healthy Hikes: Family Fun jorie Johnson and Nancy Curteman (510) 544-3249 Workshop and auditions for ages 5 – 18 San Lorenzo High School 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Fremont Main Library www.ebparks.org Newark Memorial High School 50 E. Lewelling Blvd., Hike includes games, education and ac- 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark San Lorenzo tivities (510) 745-1400 Saturday, May 3 (510) 791-0287 (510) 317-3000 Sunol Regional Wilderness www.aclibrary.org Crusin’ for a Cause www.stage1theatre.org www.bringingbackthenatives.net 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol 9 a.m. - 12 noon (510) 544-3249 Sunday, May 4 www.ebparks.org Custom car show, music and kid’s activ- Sunday, May 4 ities Orpheus at Eden $ A Tale of Survival in Nazi Oc- Downtown Fremont 3 p.m. cupied France Capitol Ave. Concert features works by Faure and 7:30 p.m. www.DriversForSurvivors.org Debussy

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Music of a Mariachi band is contagious, lifting spirits and send- ing an irresistible beat of fun and joy to anyone who hears it. To send its spirited message throughout the area, a Mariachi Day at the Grove is scheduled for Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Shirley Sisk Grove adjacent to NewPark Mall in Newark. Two well-known Mariachi SUBMITTED BY ELIZABETH AMES bands will be featured with performances by local ballet folkloric companies. This free event will allow concert goers to relax while During the evening commute on May 2nd, volunteers from picnicking under the shade of Eucalyptus trees at the Grove. the Save Our Hills Committee will be handing out flyers and dis- To make this event a success, sponsorships are needed to offset costs for the band, staging and sound systems. playing signs along Mission Blvd between Decoto and Whipple Three levels are available: Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500) and Bronze ($250). Each level receives recognition and logo Roads to counter misinformation distributed by the Masonic placement in the Newark Recreation and Community Services Activities Guide mailed to Newark households. Homes and their developers regarding the Flatlands and the pris- If you are interested in supporting this event through a sponsorship or by other means, please contact tine views of our hills. We are a dedicated community group who Edda Rivera – Newark Recreation and Community Services Department - at (510) 578-4346. will not be bulldozed by commercial and housing developers or paid political consultants hired by the Masonic Homes.

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Rich Dad Education, a leader in providing financial education, is holding free financial workshops in the Bay Area beginning May 6. The concentrated and enlightening sessions will focus on showing attendees ways they can become smarter about money, create additional income, build long-term cash flow, and prepare for a SUBMITTED BY SHAIRA TUAZON financially secure retirement regardless of their financial condition. Ohlone Auditions for Sweeney Todd Announcing auditions for the SummerFest Saturday, May 3 Rich Dad Education Financial Workshop production of “Sweeney Todd” at Ohlone Col- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 lege. The Ohlone College Theatre Department Sunday, May 4, 12:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. will transport the audience to the dark and gritty 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Hilton Hotel streets of London circa 1846 as the demon barber Callbacks: Tuesday, May 6 39900 Balentine Dr, Newark exacts his revenge on the whole of London. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. (510) 490-8390 Singers/Actors: Be prepared to sing a 32-bar Rehearsals begin Monday, May 12 ballad, preferably Sondheim but not from 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 Sweeney Todd. Bring your own sheet music in Smith Center at Ohlone College 12:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. the correct key. Piano accompaniment provided. 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont Crowne Plaza Hotel Non-equity. No stipend. Be prepared to move. Audition appt: [email protected] 32083 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City Direction: Ryan Weible – Weible has worked Info: http://www.ohlone.edu/go/audition (510) 489-2200 on Broadway as script supervisor and has received several awards. He recently directed rogerandtom To register: (800) 473-9215 at Ohlone College. richdadeducation.com Free Washington Hospital’s Annual Celebration of Life Offers Hope Features Inspirational Stories About Cancer Survival

Four years ago Sherry Higgs woke up one morning and Register by May 5 larly wants people to know about IBC, which can be diffi- noticed swelling in her breast. Had she not been so proac- The Celebration of Life will be held from 7 to 8:30 cult to diagnose, according to the National Cancer Insti- tive at getting it accurately diagnosed and treated, she p.m. at the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, lo- tute. Often, there is no lump that can be felt during a might not be here today. cated at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fre- physical exam or detected in a mammogram. And because Despite being told it was probably just an infection, mont. Register by May 5 online at www.whhs.com or call it is so aggressive, IBC can flare up between scheduled Higgs insisted on a biopsy. She was diagnosed with in- (800) 963-7070 for more information. screenings and progress quickly. flammatory breast cancer (IBC), a very rare and aggressive “The Celebration of Life brings together patients, care- “I just think it’s important to take an adverse situation form of breast cancer. IBC progresses rapidly, often in a givers, and health care professionals to show support and and make it something, if at all possible, that can change matter of weeks or months, according to the National celebrate the cancer survivors in our community,” said Dr. the quality of your life and the life of those around you,” Cancer Institute. Vandana B. Sharma, medical director of the Oncology Higgs said. “To take the fear and the complication and try At the time she was 43 with a 7-year-old daughter. Program and Cancer Genetic Program at Washington to shine a light for other people. There is no manual for Higgs underwent a year of intensive treatment that in- Hospital. “There will be a welcome session where partici- cancer. My message is to keep hope alive. You don’t have cluded chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. Now cancer- pants can socialize, several cancer- related information ta- to lose your spirit to cancer.” free, she is a testament to taking action and making the bles and booths, a welcome address, a physician talk, and Dr. Sharma is also on a mission when it comes to fight- most of a challenging situation. She started a blog (Boob a few short presentations from cancer survivors about their ing cancer. “I am dedicated to ensuring that our commu- is just Bob with an “O”) to share her experience and raise personal journey.” nity has access to high quality cancer care in a supportive awareness about IBC, and has made her life’s work about Dr. Sharma will welcome attendees and offer opening and caring environment that is close to their home,” she helping people with cancer. remarks, which will be followed by the panel of speakers. said. “Washington Hospital’s cancer program is accredited Higgs will be one of the speakers at Washington Hospi- ‘I Can Change My World” by the Commission on Cancer and the National Accredi- tal’s 5th Annual Celebration of Life on Thursday, May 8. Higgs will talk about her journey from discovery to advo- tation Program for Breast Centers and has received the Cancer survivors, their friends and loved ones are invited cate. She lives by the motto: “I may not be able to change the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission to this inspirational evening and dessert reception. Speak- world, but I can change my world one person at a time.” on Cancer since 2009.” ers will talk about how their cancer diagnosis has allowed She is on a mission to raise awareness about cancer and For information about cancer care programs at Wash- them to grow and find renewed strength and zest for life. help those who are living with the disease. Higgs particu- ington Hospital, visit www.whhs.com/cancer. April 29, 2014 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 25

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Fremont Memorial Chapel LANAS ESTATE SERVICES (510) 793-8900 FD 1115 3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont Estate Sales, Complete or Partial www.fremontmemorialchapel.com Mervin R. Santos RESIDENT OF STOCKTON Clean out, Appraisals and more Joan E. Stillwagon February 5, 1923 – April 19, 2014 Whether you're closing a loved one’s Estate or your own, RESIDENT OF FREMONT April 28, 1933 – April 3, 2014 Bonnie H. Logsdon it is an overwhelming task. RESIDENT OF NEWARK Lana provides solutions for quick completion Alfred “Al” J. Perry March 24, 1921 – April 22, 2014 RESIDENT FREMONT allowing you to move through the process with ease. October 19, 1920 – April 11, 2014 Herminia I. Dixon RESIDENT OF UNION CITY TAKE A DEEP BREATH, DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY, Isauro M. Sison March 11, 1927 – April 25, 2014 RESIDENT OF FREMONT Call direct or contact Lana online February 20, 1913 – April 12, 2014 Marilyn R. Ashby RESIDENT OF NEWARK Lana August Puchta Francisco E. 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Edmondson 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont Please contact TCV at (510) 494-1999 or [email protected] for RESIDENT OF NEWARK submissions or further information. Free listings are limited to residents March 5, 1938 – April 23, 2014 and families of the Greater Tri-City Area. Louis “Louie” S. Marin RESIDENT OF UNION CITY June 27, 1926 – April 23, 2014 Lionel “Nick” L. Roche RESIDENT OF NEWARK September 2, 1922 – April 23, 2014 Nellie Rose Wong Unclaimed Money RESIDENT OF NEWARK October 26, 1937 – April 17, 2014 SUBMITTED BY 337,000 payments, for total rev- Santa Clara Director of Revenue GWENDOLYN enue of $79,000,000 collected per Collections. “We cannot stress year and distributed to the appro- enough how important it is that MITCHELL/MARINA priate agencies or departments that residents who have accounts with HINESTROSA render the myriad of services pro- DOR keep their contact informa- vided by County, city and state tion current.” Fremont Chapel of the Roses The County of Santa Clara, (510) 797-1900 FD1007 government. Residents who believe that Department of Revenue (DOR) The unclaimed money be- they may be due a refund or vic- 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont has published a name list of ap- www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com comes available at DOR for a va- tim restitution payment based on proximately 1,060 people who are riety of reasons, including their published names should fill potential owners of nearly overpayment; adjustment of out the claim form found on the $244,000 in unclaimed money on charges; payment of victim resti- website, at www.sccdor.org or deposit with the County. The tution by a defendant when the contact DOR at (408) 282-3203. money comes from a variety of victim has moved and a new ad- The claim form requires informa- Volunteers needed sources such as fines, penalty assess- dress is unavailable; returned tion such as the claimant’s name, ments, fees and restitution due to mail resulting in the discontinu- address, amount of claim, and the at the polls victims of crime. This list of names ation of payments; deposits for grounds on which the claim is can be obtained at www.sccgov.org which the recipient can find no founded. Residents must also SUBMITTED BY SUPERVISOR to be a U.S. Citizen and have a under “Hot Items.” service related charges. DOR at- provide a valid ID when submit- As the County of Santa Clara’s DAVE CORTESE GPA of at least 2.5. Stipends are tempts to locate the owners via ting the form. $130 for a full day, and $82.50 central collection agency, the De- mail, phone calls and skip trac- All claims should be filed by The Santa Clara County Reg- for a half day. partment of Revenue collects for ing. In some cases, recipients do May 30, 2014. After the dead- istrar of Voters is looking for vol- • Other Jobs: You also may earn services provided by many of the not want the money or don’t line, unclaimed money in the unteers to help out at the polls on stipends as a courier to distribute County’s departments and for the have records to validate their ac- Victim Trust Fund will be used to Election Day, Tuesday, June 3, or pick up materials and ballots Superior Court of the State of Cali- ceptance of payments. fund and assist the District Attor- 2014, and Tuesday, November 4, or as an emergency support staff fornia, County of Santa Clara for “Efforts are made to locate ney Victim Witness Assistance 2014. member on Election Day and fines, penalty assessments, fees and owners of the unclaimed money, Program. Unclaimed money in Although the jobs are de- Night. Stipends range from $50 restitution due to victims of crime. but in many cases, we are unable the General Trust Fund will be scribed as volunteer, if you attend to $80 for most of these assign- On an annual basis, approximately to reach them because of limited transferred to the County Gen- a training class and work on ei- ments. Emergency support staff 113,000 people make payments or outdated information,” said eral Fund and used as directed by ther Election Day, you can earn working on June 3rd can earn through the Department of Rev- Susan Ping Wong, County of the County Board of Supervisors. stipends of up to $180. In addi- $10 an hour. enue. The office processes nearly tion to English speakers, the Reg- For more information and an istrar is looking for volunteers application, call (408) 282-3063. who speak Chinese, Hindi, Of course, the most important IRS audits less than 1 percent Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Span- thing you can do on Election ish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. Day is vote. The last day to regis- of big partnerships Here are the details: ter to vote for the June 3 election • Election Officer: To sign up to is May 19, 2014. You can regis- BY STEPHEN OHLEMACHER “It means over 99% of the creased with income, according be an election officer, you need to ter online at registertovote.ca.gov ASSOCIATED PRESS hedge funds, private equity to IRS statistics. be at least 18 years old, a regis- or call 408-299-VOTE (8683). funds, master limited partner- The GAO report says the tered voter or a legal permanent The last day to request a Vote by WASHINGTON (AP), The In- ships and publicly traded partner- audit rate for large partnerships resident of the United States. Mail Ballot is May 27, 2014. ternal Revenue Service audits fewer ships in this country, some of has been low since at least 2007. Clerks can earn stipends of $95 For more information, visit than 1 percent of large business which earn tens of billions each The IRS releases annual statis- to $125, and Inspectors will re- the Registrar of Voters website or partnerships, according to a govern- year, are audit-free,’’ Levin said. tics on audits, including the ceive $150 to $180. call (408) 299-8683 or toll free 1- ment report released Tuesday. More than 80 percent of large number of partnerships returns • Student Election Officer: If (866) 430-8683. You can also call That means some of Wall partnerships are in the finance that are examined. But the IRS you’re 16 and older, you can vol- my office at (408) 299-5030 or Street’s largest hedge funds and and insurance industries, the doesn’t usually break down part- unteer for the Student Election email me at [email protected] private equity firms are largely es- GAO report said. nership returns by asset size. Officer Program. You also need cgov.org. caping close scrutiny by the IRS, The IRS said auditing partner- Overall, more than 4.4 mil- said Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich. ship returns is a priority, but that lion partnerships filed tax returns The Government Accounta- budget cuts over the past four in 2011, and 0.42 percent were bility Office says the number of years have left the agency with audited, according to IRS statis- large businesses organized as part- the lowest number of enforce- tics. That same year, the GAO Local nerships has more than tripled ment personnel in years. says there were 2,226 large part- since 2002, yet hardly any get au- “Since Fiscal 2010, the IRS nerships, and only 20 were audited. In 2012, only 0.8 percent budget has been reduced by dited. That’s about 0.9 percent. were subjected to field exams in nearly $900 million,’’ the service “This is a real problem and dealership which agents do a thorough re- said in a statement. ``The IRS serves as yet another example of view of books and records. has about 10,000 fewer employ- why Congress needs to get seri- The GAO defines large part- ees than in 2010, affecting our ous about comprehensive, bipar- nerships as those with more than work across our taxpayer service tisan tax reform,’’ said Sen. Ron honored and enforcement categories. Last Wyden, D-Ore., chairman of the 100 partners and more than $100 year, we had 3,100 fewer people Senate Finance Committee. SUBMITTED BY ELISA PELEGRINA million in assets. “Auditing less than 1% of in our key enforcement positions “This includes looking at the than in 2010.’’ growth of large partnerships and Fremont Toyota was recently awarded Toyota’s 2013 Presi- large partnership tax returns Overall, the IRS audited fewer working with the proper parties – dential Award, recognizing operational leaders within the means the IRS is failing to audit than 1 percent of returns by indi- including the IRS – to put in Toyota community. Presidential Award recipients have the big money,’’ said Levin, who viduals last year, though the place a smart framework for au- achieved at least 105 percent sales efficiency - customer satis- chairs the Senate subcommittee chances of getting audited in- diting and governance.’’ faction/retention and facilities. on investigations. Page 26 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE April 29, 2014

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Tri-City Stargazer APRIL 30 – MAY 6 2014 BY VIVIAN CAROL

For All Signs: The eclipsed new moon in Taurus occurred at 2:14 a.m. EDT on April whether they match our genuine values. Money, as a symbol of worldly manifestation, 29, just yesterday. Taurus is a sign of manifestation, a time when spring is beginning to will likely be a major subject in the news over the next few months. Something new remove toward summer. The cosmic message urges us to give attention to the concrete out- cently began which will likely affect how money is handled on the globe. The main- comes of our past behaviors. This is a time for clarifying our goals and questioning stream public may not yet see a difference, but we will feel it soon.

Aries the Ram (March 21- Cancer the Crab (June 21- Libra the Scales (Septem- your attitude will rise at the then focus on something else that April 20): Venus enters your sign July 21): April’s eclipses may ber 23-October 22): You may same time. is totally neutral. Walk the dog. this week and will travel “with have left you thoroughly spent. encounter difficulties with Wash dishes. Move your body in you” through most of May. The Take very good care of yourself or “shared” resources. This could Capricorn the Goat (De- order to disengage from a nega- subject of relationship will be your body may absorb all the include partner’s income, insur- cember 22-January 19): As- tive thought. very important as you travel stress. Your sense of security has ance payoffs, or tax challenges. pects particularly favor romance through this time. If you have is- been disturbed and you may not Do not sign contracts now un- and creative efforts. You are in Pisces the Fish (February sues with a partner, this is the be sure whether a source of trou- less absolutely necessary. Venus, an effective position. Others 19-March 20): You are in the time to lay them out on the table ble is really there or it is not. Old your ruling planet, enters the agree with your guidance and midst of a several month period to take a look at how better to patterns coming back into your 7th house of relationships mid- leadership. A project begun near of healing a romantic relation- deal with them. Negotiate but do life are what you can see. week and will be there until late the New Year is beginning to ship. Your object of affection not accuse. May. She brings improvements blossom now. At the very least may be the one who did the Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug in clientele, social life, and part- you can see that it is on track to damage or someone new who Taurus the Bull (April 21- 22): You have a guardian angel in nerships. turn out well. Your investments soothes previous heartfelt pain. May 20): See the lead paragraph. the background that is pulling for are favored now. Communications, whether oral The New Moon eclipse of April you and helping you rise toward Scorpio the Scorpion (Oc- or written, are favored now. Edu- 29 occurred in your sign. You the top. It may be a real person tober 23-November 21): This is Aquarius the Water Bearer cation, given or received, is also will be making changes in your who is pulling strings in your not your smoothest week. De- (January 20-February 18): Your given a green light. organization of material re- favor or it might be your intu- tails may nag your mind and power of concentration is deep at sources. Perhaps you have a new ition, offering ideas and helpful your time like pecking ducks. this time. It is important that idea of how to make greater in- suggestions. Listen to it and fol- You and significant others are you use it for the good in your come. Between now and the end low its lead. You have the support not having the best of communi- life rather than in self-criticism of June it is best to research your of authority figures at this time. cations right now. You may be in and obstructive thinking. If you plan. Take action in July. the mood to nit-pick. You will cannot stop the negative self-talk, Virgo the Virgin (August 23- probably feel generally better if Gemini the Twins (May 21- September 22): Small details of you work alone. June 20): You are holding a se- paperwork will be in your way Are you interested in a personal cret that gives you an improved and slow forward motion. Equip- Sagittarius the Archer (No- horoscope? sense of self-esteem and also well- ment breakage or software snafus vember 22-December 21): Vivian Carol may be reached at being. Meanwhile, there may be may interfere with your quiet Those who traverse your daily troubling issues in the sectors of during this week. Be especially life are really helpful to you in (704) 366-3777 investments, other people’s re- careful with your high tech meeting your goals. They bring for private psychotherapy sources (time, money, energy), equipment. Use your virus and both information and encour- or astrology appointments and children or creative projects. malware detectors often. Have agement, brightening your days (fee required). It’s a lot to think about, but the caution when driving or dealing this week. The financial pressure Twins are great at multi-tasking. with tools. of the past several months will www.horoscopesbyvivian.com begin to lighten on its own and April 29, 2014 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 27

PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF Counting chickens William Marshak

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS leased a large manufacturing facility in Lath- Fremont’s dream of becoming the Tesla cen- Sharon Marshak rop (near Stockton, in the Central Valley) ter of the universe may not be in the works and is beginning to hire computer-assisted but possibly this company will become so machining technicians for that location. large that a small piece of the pie will PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGN nonetheless remain as a big boost to our local Ramya Raman This is not to say that the Fremont plant economy. In any case, as the Warm Springs will be abandoned, but it does underscore ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT area develops, it is important to include Tesla Sharon Marshak often unspoken strategies of fast-growing and its corporate neighbors as vital partners companies. What appears to be a smooth in any development discussions. COPY EDITOR and solid path of growth in a particular geo- Miriam G. Mazliach graphic location can be an illusion. While ASSIGNMENT EDITOR administrative facilities of corporate giants Julie Grabowski survive in high rent districts, manufacturing is another matter. Tesla is typically referred to TRAVEL & DINING as “Palo Alto-based,” with little mention of Sharon Marshak Fremont. The addition of a sales showroom WILLIAM MARSHAK at the Fremont plant is welcome and may PHOTOGRAPHERS add revenue from sales, but future expansion Mike Heightchew and identification with Fremont is a rose yet Don Jedlovec to be picked. Although the automobile man- he old adage, “Don’t count your ufacturer occupies a large local facility with OFFICE MANAGER chickens before they hatch” may be room for substantial growth, economic in- Karin Diamond T a cautionary tale for Fremont. With centives and high employee living costs are all the excitement about Tesla manufacturing significant factors. Is the Lathrop facility a William Marshak ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT at the former NUMMI plant, new informa- bellwether? Margaret Fuentes tion is surfacing that may dilute the future PUBLISHER impact of this automotive wunderkind. Ac- From other media reports, Tesla may also cording to several press reports, Tesla recently plan to build manufacturing plants in China. BOOKKEEPING Vandana Dua

DELIVERY MANAGER Dark money in politics Carlis Roberts

REPORTERS SUBMITTED BY SUZANNE BARBA can set up and secretly fund Political Action Committees (PACs) to support or oppose candidates and issues. The McCutcheon case Frank Addiego Are you frustrated with the role of big money in politics? Do you struck down aggregate limits on campaign contributions. Jessica Noël Flohr believe democracy belongs to all people not just rich people or corpo- Elizabeth MacNamara, president of the U.S. League of Women Sara Giusti Voters said, “In the end, the only reliable response to a flood of rations defined as people? Janet Grant Join the League of Women Voters of Eden Area and the Associ- money in our elections is a flood of voters at the polls, each voter Philip Holmes ated Students, Inc. at Cal State University East Bay on Monday, May armed with the kind of reliable, unbiased information that the 12 for a forum on “Dark Money in Politics.” League provides.” M.J. Laird The keynote speaker is the newly appointed Vice Chair of the The forum is free, but the League requests rsvps and/or questions Gustavo Lomas Federal Elections Commission (FEC), Ann Ravel. She was formerly to [email protected] to ensure space and refreshments are available. Isabella Ohlmeyer Chair of the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). Medha Raman A representative from California’s Fair Political Practices Commission Mauricio Segura (FPPC) will also speak. Dark Money in Politics Steve Taylor A unique feature of this forum includes a presentation, via remote Monday, May 12 means, by the founders of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream—Ben Cohen 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Jerry Greenfield. Their stand on “Dark Money in Politics” can be INTERN found on www.stampstampede.org - a grassroots movement that CSU East Bay Britney Sanchez stamps money out of politics, one stamp at a time on your dollar Student Union Bldg, Multi-purpose Room bills. “Are you ready to restore democracy to people?” is Ben and 25976 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward Jerry’s callout to the public. The jobs of the FEC and the FPPC have been made more diffi- [email protected] WEB MASTER cult by recent Supreme Court’s decisions on Citizens United and the RSVPs requested RAMAN CONSULTING McCutcheon case. One declared that corporations are “people” and Free Venkat Raman LEGAL COUNSEL Stephen F. Von Till, Esq. Gasoline consumption up in fourth quarter 2013

SUBMITTED BY JAIME GARZA during the fourth quarter, which is 29 cents lower creased 4.1 percent, reflecting increased movement than the average price of gasoline of $3.99 per gal- of goods associated with an improving economy. California’s gasoline consumption rose 1.6% in lon in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to the The BOE’s state taxable diesel gallons report shows the fourth quarter 2013, according to data released Energy Information Administration. Nationally California’s diesel fuel consumption was 698 mil- today by California State Board of Equalization the average price of gasoline was $3.37 in the lion gallons, compared to 653 million gallons dur- (BOE) Member Betty T. Yee. “Fourth quarter gaso- fourth quarter, which is 20 cents lower than the av- ing the fourth quarter of last year. In California, line consumption in California is consistent with erage national price per gallon of $3.57 in the the average price of diesel fuel in the fourth quarter ADJUDICATION: trends reflecting an improving economy and lower fourth quarter 2012. The BOE’s fuel revenues was $4.09 per gallon, and the nationwide average What’s Happening’s Tri-City Voice prices throughout most of last year,” said Ms. Yee. show quarterly estimates of excise taxes and sales price of diesel fuel was $3.87. The BOE’s fuel rev- is a “newspaper of general circula- The BOE’s state taxable gasoline gallons report and use taxes associated with gasoline for the enues show quarterly estimates of excise taxes and tion” as set forth in sections 6000, reveals Californians consumed 3.631 billion gal- fourth quarter are $381 million in sales taxes and sales and use taxes associated with diesel for the lons of gasoline in the fourth quarter, of 2013, a $1.4 billion in excise taxes. fourth quarter are $245 million in sales taxes and et. seq., of the Government Code, 1.6 percent increase from 3.575 billion gallons Diesel consumption rose 6.8 percent in the $81 million in excise taxes. for the County of Alameda, and used in the fourth quarter of 2012. The average fourth quarter, faster than any quarter since 2005. the State of California. price of gasoline was $3.70 per gallon in California For calendar year 2013, diesel consumption in-

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HOME SALES REPORT Letter to the Editor CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 06 13883 Tahiti Road 94577 400,000 4 1466 1961 03-27-14 Highest $: 834,000 Median $: 525,000 2077 Washington Avenue #10994577 175,000 1 618 1984 03-27-14 Lowest $: 390,000 Average $: 602,917 1436 140th Avenue 94578 325,000 3 1153 1946 03-27-14 A fair ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 16700 Foothill Boulevard #3 94578 289,000 2 1400 1981 03-25-14 19819 Alana Road 94546 525,000 3 1836 1991 03-27-14 1727 Lawndale Avenue 94579 540,500 4 2067 1957 03-27-14 alternative to 3009 Grove Way #D12 94546 390,000 2 1042 1992 03-26-14 1339 Manor Boulevard 94579 475,000 4 1749 1953 03-27-14 3781 Lorena Avenue 94546 510,000 2 1213 1947 03-21-14 15050 Milford Street 94579 430,000 3 1174 1954 03-21-14 18207 Redwood Road 94546 608,500 4 1680 1962 03-27-14 Measure E 15633 Wicks Boulevard 94579 455,000 3 1092 1958 03-27-14 3899 Boulder Canyon Drive 94552 834,000 4 2266 1997 03-21-14 The Community Facilities Act 5767 Cold Water Drive 94552 750,000 3 1944 1966 03-27-14 SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 05 Highest $: 495,000 Median $: 400,000 (aka Mello-Roos) was a law en- FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 39 Lowest $: 339,000 Average $: 418,800 acted by the California State Leg- Highest $: 3,688,000 Median $: 728,000 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED Lowest $: 270,000 Average $: 771,154 islature in 1982. The name, 2185 Corte Hornitos 94580 485,000 4 1647 1956 03-25-14 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED Mello-Roos, comes from its co- 16342 Emery Court 94580 400,000 3 1032 1949 03-25-14 37098 2nd Street 94536 750,000 3 1474 1928 03-27-14 authors, Senator Henry J. Mello 767 Via Acalanes 94580 495,000 3 1448 1944 03-24-14 2848 Barrington Terrace 94536 681,000 2 1376 1988 03-25-14 (D-Watsonville) and Assembly- 16151 Via Arriba 94580 339,000 3 1092 1944 03-26-14 35966 Blair Place 94536 785,000 3 1669 1968 03-21-14 man Mike Roos (D-Los Angeles). 15738 Via Colusa 94580 375,000 3 1000 1944 03-25-14 38053 Canyon Heights Drive 94536 550,000 3 922 1946 03-27-14 The Act enabled Community Fa- 38640 Canyon Heights Drive 94536 895,000 4 2231 1977 03-27-14 SUNOL | TOTAL SALES: 02 cilities Districts (CFDs) to be es- 2755 Country Drive #233 94536 298,000 2 950 1970 03-21-14 Highest $: 1,338,500 Median $: 625,000 Lowest $: 625,000 Average $: 981,750 tablished by local government 38643 Country Terrace 94536 335,000 2 973 1979 03-21-14 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED agencies as a means of obtaining 38940 Godfrey Place 94536 611,000 - 1409 1978 03-21-14 11797 Foothill Road 94586 625,000 3 1576 1932 03-21-14 community funding. Counties, 3345 Howard Common 94536 350,000 2 900 1971 03-27-14 3595 Little Valley Road 94586 1,338,500 4 3037 1981 03-27-14 cities, special districts, joint pow- 73 King Avenue 94536 850,000 3 2132 2000 03-24-14 ers authority, and school districts 36102 Malta Place 94536 635,000 3 2160 1965 03-26-14 UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES: 10 37651 Murietta Terrace 94536 429,500 4 1312 1971 03-27-14 Highest $: 735,000 Median $: 600,000 use these financing districts to 37413 Southwood Drive 94536 580,000 3 1159 1954 03-27-14 Lowest $: 330,000 Average $: 554,500 pay for public works and some 4212 Vincente Street 94536 750,000 3 1494 1967 03-24-14 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED public services… including new 39649 Banyan Tree Road 94538 695,000 4 2243 1962 03-25-14 32070 Arya Court #18B 94587 340,000 3 1242 1981 03-26-14 schools, police and fire services. 4485 Cahill Street 94538 507,000 3 925 1955 03-21-14 4653 Barcelona Way 94587 360,000 3 1155 1972 03-21-14 For years now, the City of Irvine 5576 Cleveland Place 94538 660,000 4 1507 1967 03-27-14 5034 Bridgepointe Place 94587 330,000 2 888 1984 03-27-14 in southern California has used 4537 Darcelle Drive 94587 625,000 4 1632 1977 03-27-14 5308 Grant Court 94538 620,000 3 1306 1967 03-27-14 Mello-Roos property tax assess- 209 Dutra Vernaci Drive 94587 615,000 3 2000 2005 03-21-14 39029 Guardino Drive #218 94538 270,000 1 693 1987 03-25-14 ments on new home developments 3673 Haven Avenue 94538 825,000 3 1672 1955 03-26-14 2657 Hilton Street 94587 670,000 4 1919 1973 03-26-14 30732 Knight Court 94587 725,000 4 2180 1999 03-25-14 as the means for providing funding 40157 Laiolo Road 94538 560,000 3 1781 1959 03-21-14 for new police and fire services, 4860 Mauna Loa Park Drive 94538 648,000 3 1557 1963 03-26-14 32233 Minturn Court 94587 735,000 4 1946 1973 03-26-14 new schools, new roads, new parks 4736 Valpey Park Avenue 94538 851,000 4 1656 1963 03-27-14 2222 Ptarmigan Court 94587 600,000 - 1532 1977 03-27-14 1884 Cameron Hills Court 94539 1,450,000 4 2539 1990 03-25-14 34817 Skylark Drive 94587 545,000 - 1167 1977 03-24-14 that are built along with the new 43249 Gallegos Avenue 94539 960,000 3 1447 1955 03-21-14 housing developments. 2210 Olive Avenue 94539 1,200,000 2 1910 1961 03-26-14 With Mello Roos, a special, 487 Pagoda Terrace 94539 885,000 4 1911 2008 03-27-14 Mid-cap stocks are separate property tax is imposed 46924 Shale Common #118 94539 415,000 2 936 1986 03-21-14 on only the new homes and not 800 Vista Hill Terrace 94539 3,688,000 5 5713 1998 03-21-14 getting some love, finally on the older existing homes 47112 Warm Springs Blvd #13894539 380,000 2 900 1982 03-21-14 within the city. Mello Roos is the 4876 Creekwood Drive 94555 755,000 3 1607 1989 03-21-14 BY STAN CHOE 19.7 times their earnings per share FAIR way to raise money for new 34185 Finnigan Terrace 94555 822,000 4 1857 1990 03-25-14 AP BUSINESS WRITER over the last 12 months. That’s well schools plus school expansions 33890 MacMillan Way 94555 765,000 - 2053 1977 03-27-14 above the average price-earnings ratio needed to accommodate new in- 34546 Milburn Terrace 94555 730,000 3 1389 1989 03-27-14 NEW YORK (AP), Maybe the of the index over the last 10 years of coming students from new hous- 33320 Sandpiper Place 94555 991,000 4 2546 1979 03-25-14 middle child really should be the 16.4. Fund managers agree that mid- 34155 Siward Drive 94555 840,000 4 1608 1984 03-21-14 ing developments as well as favorite. cap stocks are no longer cheap — the 5718 Via Lugano 94555 741,000 3 1387 2007 03-21-14 provide extra funding for more Just like families sometimes over- S&P 400’s price-earnings ratio 5722 Via Lugano 94555 589,500 3 1481 2007 03-21-14 police and fire services for new look the middle kid, investors all too dropped close to 8 during the finan- 5764 Via Lugano 94555 728,000 - - - 03-21-14 housing developments. often pay attention to just the small- cial crisis — but they say more gains Fremont citizens should vote HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 26 est and largest stocks. Managers of are still possible. Highest $: 900,000 Median $: 340,000 mid-cap stock mutual funds say Among the attributes they cite are: NO on Measure E and ask the Lowest $: 205,000 Average $: 375,231 they’ve experienced the middle-child – STRONGER EARNINGS Fremont City Council and the ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED syndrome for years: Small-caps are GROWTH THAN LARGE CAPS. FUSD School Board to enact 1498 172nd Avenue 94541 315,000 2 1011 1935 03-21-14 young companies that offer the thrill Big companies are in the midst of Mello Roos special assessments 1528 B Street 94541 465,000 2 1316 1938 03-24-14 of big growth, the thinking goes, a relatively poor earnings season: An- on the 2700 new homes to be 21463 Burr Way 94541 285,000 3 1051 1950 03-25-14 while large-cap companies have well- alysts say profit for S&P 500 compa- built in Warm Springs and the 22537 Center Street #207 94541 282,000 2 914 1994 03-21-14 established brands and can be more nies fell 1.4 percent in the first 2094 East Avenue 94541 385,000 2 1152 1933 03-25-14 500 new homes to be built at the dependable. quarter from a year ago, according to 1510 East Street #32 94541 275,000 2 1141 1974 03-25-14 Patterson Ranch site in the Ar- But it’s the middle ones that have FactSet. 1784 Germaine Court 94541 410,000 3 1044 1955 03-21-14 denwood area. delivered the best results over the last The picture is brighter for mid- 702 Kingsford Way 94541 240,000 3 1381 2003 03-25-14 If you vote yes on Measure E, generation, at least when it comes to cap stocks. Analysts are forecasting 22858 Optimist Street 94541 385,000 2 842 1950 03-21-14 you will pay for the new schools stocks. Managers say that’s because growth of 1.7 percent, and Wall 248 Poplar Avenue 94541 338,000 2 836 1923 03-21-14 the stocks of mid-cap companies can Street expects the trend to continue and school expansions needed 1820 Trym Street 94541 490,000 3 1211 1956 03-27-14 offer the best attributes of both larger as long as the economy keeps im- from the pending 3000+ homes 21050 Western Boulevard 94541 370,000 2 1220 1924 03-27-14 and smaller ones. Investors are now proving. It’s easier for mid-sized com- soon to be built in Fremont. Plus 28806 Bay Heights Road 94542 900,000 7 3705 2000 03-25-14 noticing the strong performance, and panies to find new products or you will eventually pay for the in- 1166 Roxanne Avenue 94542 250,000 2 861 1948 03-24-14 they poured more money into mid- markets that make meaningful con- crease in police and fire personnel 3584 Skyline Drive 94542 575,000 - 1612 1976 03-21-14 cap stock funds last year than either tributions to their bottom lines, says needed to service these areas with 725 Auburn Place #110 94544 210,000 2 1000 1980 03-25-14 large- or small-cap funds. The trend Bryant VanCronkhite. He is a portfo- 673 Evangeline Way 94544 480,000 3 1175 1955 03-24-14 the 3000+ new homes. weakened early this year, but mid-cap lio manager at Wells Fargo Advantage 1224 Henderson Lane 94544 420,000 3 1231 1954 03-26-14 I support FAIR increases in stock funds again attracted the most Special Mid Cap Value fund. 30482 Oakmont Way 94544 489,000 3 1419 1955 03-27-14 taxes to help improve my neigh- money last month, according to data “It’s hard to grow when you’re a 27647 Pensacola Way 94544 205,000 4 1192 1954 03-24-14 borhood school. But why should from Morningstar. $50 billion, $60 billion company,’’ 27416 Susan Place #1 94544 210,000 2 869 1980 03-25-14 I pay the “maximum allowable” “It really does represent the sweet he says. Big companies can buy other 27587 Del Norte Court 94545 272,000 2 988 1970 03-25-14 spot,’’ says Mariana Connelly, a client businesses to drive growth. But they property tax increases detailed in 2541 Erskine Lane 94545 405,000 3 1107 1957 03-27-14 portfolio manager at J.P. Morgan need to buy a large-enough company Measure E when a good portion 2652 Hawthorne Avenue 94545 445,000 3 1153 1958 03-26-14 Asset Management. “Unlike small to significantly boost their revenue, of that money will go to build 21103 Gary Drive #107D 94546 315,000 2 1025 1993 03-27-14 caps, these companies are a little and large deals come with more risks, new schools for children living in 21100 Gary Drive #209 94546 340,000 2 1070 1980 03-27-14 more seasoned and not quite as VanCronkhite says. the new homes, while my chil- MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 13 volatile. Unlike large caps, they have – MORE OF A DOMESTIC dren continue to go to school in Highest $: 819,000 Median $: 640,000 a lot of room to grow.’’ FOCUS THAN LARGE-CAP buildings that are 50+ years old? Lowest $: 149,000 Average $: 596,308 Different indexes vary on what STOCKS. 230 Alvarez Common 95035 797,000 4 2040 2006 04-04-14 With regards to funding repairs defines a mid-cap company, but they The U.S. economy’s growth isn’t 99 Carnegie Drive 95035 400,000 3 908 1955 04-04-14 on existing Fremont schools, generally have market values closer to as strong as many would like, but it’s 1046 Dempsey Road 95035 149,000 3 1391 1977 04-04-14 FUSD School Board has much less $4 billion than the $467 billion value still better than that of many other 862 Fascination Place 95035 640,000 3 1369 2000 04-02-14 expensive options (that do not in- of Apple. countries. When the International 1700 Lee Way 95035 610,500 - - - 04-01-14 The biggest stocks in the S&P Monetary Fund said last month that clude risky Capital Assessment 1855 McCandless Drive 95035 739,500 - - - 04-01-14 400 MidCap index include $8.8 bil- it expects global economic growth to Bonds) for current Fremont home- 1859 McCandless Drive 95035 753,000 - - - 04-01-14 lion Advance Auto Parts and $9.5 accelerate in 2014 and 2015, it cited owners to contribute to school 1867 McCandless Drive 95035 771,000 - - - 04-01-14 billion Church & Dwight, which the U.S. as a main reason. building repairs. Make FUSD 681 Mente Linda Loop 95035 708,000 3 1817 2007 04-01-14 sells Arm & Hammer baking soda That’s important for mid-cap School Board and Fremont City 369 San Petra Court #3 95035 320,000 2 882 1971 04-02-14 and Trojan condoms. The Russell companies because they tend to get Council detail for you the “Mello 600 South Abel Street #309 95035 545,000 2 1108 2007 04-04-14 Midcap index includes larger compa- more of their revenue from the U.S. 158 Sudbury Drive 95035 819,000 4 2092 1978 04-01-14 Roos” option. The reason they have nies, such as $28.5 billion Delta Air than large-cap companies, says J.P. 66 Washington Square Drive 95035 500,000 2 1238 1990 04-04-14 not shown this is because it is Lines. The average company in the Morgan’s Connelly. She points to the harder for developers to sell new NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 09 large-cap Standard & Poor’s 500 financial sector. Mega banks do busi- homes that have Mello Roos prop- Highest $: 708,000 Median $: 560,000 index is worth $35.4 billion. ness all over the world, while mid- erty tax assessments. Lowest $: 90,000 Average $: 482,222 Over the last 20 years, mid-cap cap regional banks tend to focus on ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED stocks in the S&P 400 have returned loans and deposits in their home re- 37170 Arden Street 94560 90,000 3 1694 1960 03-21-14 12.4 percent annually, including divi- gions. Vote No on Measure E. 36728 Burdick Street 94560 250,000 3 1096 1960 03-25-14 dends. That beats the 11.2 percent an- – NOT AS EXPENSIVE AS 39975 Cedar Boulevard #131 94560 392,000 3 1283 1985 03-26-14 nual return of the S&P 600 SmallCap SMALL-CAP STOCKS. Name withheld by request 8548 Mahogany Place 94560 708,000 3 1632 1994 03-26-14 index and the 9.5 percent annual return Mid-cap stocks look expensive Fremont 5522 McLaughlin Avenue 94560 435,000 3 1314 1959 03-24-14 of the large-cap S&P 500 index. relative to their earnings, but small- 7862 Peachtree Avenue 94560 560,000 3 1647 1971 03-25-14 Investors may already own mid- cap stocks look more so. The S&P 8085 Peachtree Avenue 94560 595,000 3 1593 1974 03-25-14 cap stocks without knowing it, par- 400 trades at 19.7 times its earnings 39977 Potrero Drive 94560 630,000 4 1720 1994 03-21-14 ticularly if they have a broad-market per share over the last 12 months, index lost 53 percent by the time the 35230 Severn Drive 94560 680,000 3 1604 1975 03-25-14 stock fund. The largest fund, Van- which is below the small-cap index’s market bottomed. That was a touch SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES:16 guard’s Total Stock Market Index ratio of 20.6. milder than the 54.4 percent loss for Highest $: 642,500 Median $: 469,000 fund, owns stocks of every size in its Small-cap stocks are also currently small-cap stocks. Lowest $: 175,000 Average $: 459,719 attempt to match the entire market’s more expensive relative to their own The last time the market had a ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED performance, for example. Some 10-year history than mid-cap stocks. drop of at least 10 percent — some- 1066 Collier Drive 94577 480,000 2 1374 1947 03-21-14 funds dedicated to large-cap stocks, – A SOMEWHAT thing traders call a ``correction’’ — 1115 Davis Street 94577 469,000 3 1514 2007 03-21-14 also “reach down’’ and own mid-cap SMOOTHER RIDE THAN mid-cap stocks fell 24.6 percent. 434 Diehl Avenue 94577 580,000 2 1532 1925 03-25-14 stocks, while some small-cap stock SMALL-CAP STOCKS. That was between July and October 1096 Glen Drive 94577 642,500 2 1678 1940 03-21-14 funds “reach up.’’ Mid-cap stocks have offered a 2011, when worries flared about Eu- 790 Glen Drive 94577 590,000 3 2442 1939 03-21-14 To be sure, the rising popularity slightly softer landing than small-cap rope’s debt crisis and the downgrade 2123 Hillside Drive 94577 599,000 3 1827 1974 03-25-14 of mid-cap stocks has helped make stocks in market downturns. After of the U.S. credit rating. The S&P 494 Maud Avenue 94577 625,000 3 1787 1916 03-21-14 them more expensive than they used the Great Recession began in Decem- 600 SmallCap index fell 25.5 percent 14000 Outrigger Drive #3 94577 280,500 2 1219 1983 03-21-14 to be. Stocks in the S&P 400 trade at ber 2007, the S&P 400 MidCap over the same time. Page 30 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE April 29, 2014

Senior Hurlers lead Pioneer Softball East Bay sweep Report Baseball Softball SUBMITTED BY STEVE CONNOLLY SUBMITTED BY SCOTT CHISHOLM Cal State East Bay seniors Nick Hudson and Sean Becker both tossed complete games to lead the Pio- Senior Day celebration ends neer baseball team to a doubleheader sweep of visiting with victories Cal State L.A. on Saturday, April 26th. The home Chelsie Kakela, Meli Sanchez, Mandy Dale, team captured victories by scores of 4-0 and 8-2 to and Shaunna Purkey were able to fully enjoy improve its record to 25-17 overall and 19-15 in Cali- Senior Day as the Cal State East Bay softball fornia Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) play. team earned 9-5 and 3-2 wins over conference East Bay has now won 10 of its last 12 games. foe Chico State on Saturday, April 26. All four The Pioneers never trailed in either game. played significant roles in ending an 11-game Game 1 skid to the Wildcats and earning the first back- Junior Ryan Kochan finished 2-for-4 with a pair of to-back victories over Chico State since joining RBI and was the only Pioneer to notch multiple hits the California Collegiate Athletic Association (although East Bay did draw six walks in the game). (CCAA) in 2010. Jason Fletcher was aboard three times with a single Despite doing its part to remain alive in the and two bases on balls. Zac Chuvala went 1-for-2 CCAA Tournament hunt, Sonoma State’s pair of with a walk and a run scored to go along with a flaw- wins coupled with Cal State San Bernardino’s losses less day at shortstop. mathematically eliminated Cal State East Bay. Hudson scattered six hits, walked three, and struck Win over Chico State lifts out six Golden Eagles over nine scoreless innings to Pioneers to .500 pick up his team-leading eighth victory of the season. Cal State East Bay capped off its 2014 cam- It was the senior’s first shutout, but it was also his con- paign with a split against California Collegiate ference-leading fifth complete game of 2014. Athletic Association (CCAA) opponent Chico Game 2 State on April 27th. The visiting Wildcats took Becker was perhaps even sharper than his team- game one 6-2 before the Pioneers finished off mate as the Pioneers cruised to another victory in the their season with an 11-6 victory. East Bay fin- second game. After he got through the first inning ished fifth in the final league standings with a scoreless, East Bay’s offense staked the right-hander to .500 conference record for the first time since a 4-0 lead by batting around in the bottom of the joining the CCAA in 2010. frame. Becker is now 14-6 over the past two seasons “It’s a great feeling. It’s really nice to know that with 10 complete games, which is tied for the 10th- we were part of a change and are leaving with a most in program history. winning record,” said senior Meli Sanchez follow- The Pioneer offense racked up 14 hits in the game, ing her final collegiate games. “Hopefully the pro- 12 of which came in the first four innings. Kelly Starnes gram can continue to build off this season.” had a monster game, finishing 4-for-5 with two runs and “It always feels good to end on a good note two RBI. It was the junior’s second four-hit game in the and that we did something with this season. We past two weeks. Daniel Carney went 3-for-4 with a run didn’t do this just for us; it was also for the peo- and raised his batting average to .347, tops on the team. ple before us and the one’s that will be here Fletcher, Wise, and Alexander all went 2-for-5, with after,” said senior Chelsie Kakela. Fletcher driving in two runs. Wise scored twice and stole his team-best 16th base of the season. Fremont Christian Sophomore Chris Porter reached twice on a pair of walks, and Kochan knocked in two runs, giving him continues FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at four RBI in the doubleheader. He also had an out- the Alameda County Library standing day defensively at third base, taking away an winning ways extra base hit with a diving stop down the line and ex- Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480 SUBMITTED BY GLENN PON Tell A Friend hibiting nifty glove work overall. Becker allowed two runs on seven hits, struck out Conner Edstrom tripled in three runs, Tyler two, and did not walk a batter in a nine-inning effort. Pon (3-0) and Levon Potoukian held Livermore He leads the CCAA with 85.0 innings pitched this Prep in check, leading to a Fremont Christian season and has issued just nine walks in 12 starts. School 6-4 win on April 21, 2014. Pioneer water polo report Women’s Water Polo State East Bay Head Coach Lisa Ritter, Jennifer Lightbody, Olivia Cooper. Mackell, Taylor Cross, and Allison SUBMITTED BY Pioneers Punch Ticket to Zell each scored once to regain the Championship: SCOTT CHISHOLM lead after Cal State Monterey Bay Cal State East Bay moved on (10-18) tied the game on four sep- Game-Winning buzzer to the Western Water Polo Asso- arate occasions. Zell scored the beater advances East Bay ciation (WWPA) championship game-winner with 2:30 left in the into semifinals: game following a 5-4 win over fourth quarter as the Pioneers held Casey Rushforth deflected rival Cal State Monterey Bay on on for the victory. home the game-winning goal as April 26th. The Pioneers make Trio Earns All-Tournament time expired to lift Cal State East their first ever WWPA Tourna- Honors after falling short in Bay to an 8-7 victory over Sonoma ment final appearance against title game: State in the Western Water Polo No. 13 nationally ranked and Cal State East Bay fell in the Association (WWPA) Champi- tournament host UC San Diego. Western Water Polo Association onships opener on April 25th. “Our defense really stepped up (WWPA) Championship title “We called a 30-second time- and played extremely smart. Mar- game to tournament host No. 13 out with 1.9 seconds remaining. rina Nation had a great game with UC San Diego by a 16-3 margin We lined up all of our players at all nine of her saves being game on Sunday, April 27th. Allison the 2-meter line and had Breanna changers,” praised Cal State East Zell, Marrina Nation, and Sara Ritter fire it from half tank to- Bay Head Coach Lisa Cooper. Hudyn were named to the wards the goal. Casey Rushforth The Pioneers never trailed or WWPA All-Tournament Team was able get a touch on it to score led by more than a single goal over announced following the final as the buzzer went off,” said Cal the entire 32 minutes. Breanna contest. Seven Pioneers named to All-Conference Team

Women’s Water Polo tiple times as a WWPA First Teammates Julia Charlesworth Team selection. She leads this and Ka’iliponi McGee received SUBMITTED BY year’s team with 74 goals and WWPA Honorable Mention SCOTT CHISHOLM nearly 40 steals. honors. The senior Charlesworth Senior Allison Zell, junior earns her first league honor after Seven different members of goalkeeper Marrina Nation, and scoring a career-high 22 goals in the Cal State East Bay women’s sophomore newcomer Taylor 2014. The junior newcomer water polo program were named Cross were each named WWPA McGee has scored 27 goals in her to the Western Water Polo Asso- Second Team selections. Zell has inaugural season with the Pio- ciation (WWPA) All-Conference scored 25 goals this season and neers. Team, announced on April 23rd. leads the team with nearly 40 as- Olivia Mackell is the fourth The seven selections are high- sists. Nation has made a personal East Bay player over the past five lighted by the second straight best 275 saves in goal and is years to earn WWPA All-Fresh- First Team designation for senior holding opponents to 9.17 goals man Team honors. She leads the Sara Hudyn. per game in 2014. Cross’ imme- Pioneers with nearly 30 drawn Hudyn becomes only the sec- diate impact in her first year in- exclusions to go along with 12 as- ond player in program history cludes being the team’s second sists and eight goals in her first (Claire Pierce) to be named mul- leading scorer with 32 goals. collegiate campaign. April 29, 2014 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 31 Renegades Chiropractic college rugby team heads to finals head for playoffs

The Ohlone College Rene- gades are no strangers to post-season play and will visit them again this weekend after finishing their season with a conference record of 13-5 and an overall record of 26-12. Completing the season in style, the Lady Renegades handed San Francisco City College a 12- 0 loss in their last regular season tors now move on to regional play against the lenges in fundraising to get the team and offi- game April 21st. SUBMITTED BY CHRISTIN SCHOLTEN Pacific Northwest champions Budd Bay Buf- cials to the playoffs. Their airfare alone will The first round of Northern faloes in Boise, Idaho on May 3. A victory in cost $33,000. Any local people or businesses Regional Competition will be a An unstoppable force! Life West Gladiators, Boise will lead to quarter and semi-final rounds that would like to support the team can con- challenge. The Lady Renegades in their first year, have captured the Northern in Dallas, TX on May 17-18. Continued suc- tact Coach Dr. Tez Molloy (510) 329-1769, face the fifth ranked Coast Con- California Rugby Football Union, Division III cess would allow the Gladiators to compete in or visit the team website at ference champions Gavilan Col- title by defeating the Reno Zephyrs 62-17 on the USA National Rugby Finals in Madison, www.lifewestrugby.com lege Rams (28-10) on May 3rd April 26th at Treasure Island, San Francisco. WI on May 31st. For more information about Life Chiro- (& 4th, if necessary) in Gilroy. With a perfect 12-0 record and the Northern California championship in hand, the Gladia- Even off the field, the Gladiators face chal- practic College West, visit: www.lifewest.edu.

the field, preparing for the second half of the Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL) sea- Easter son. Kennedy Head Coach Jim Stevenson said, “This [Easter Classic] gives us the opportunity to get all of our players ready to Classic play the remainder of the season.” There were lots of high and low points Baseball as, at times, it appeared the ball had a mind of its own. In the Washington SUBMITTED AND PHOTOS BY Huskies first game with Dublin, April 19, MIKE HEIGHTCHEW a powerful hitting show scored nine runs on 12 hits; Huskies Nick Lawrence had a Three local high schools – American, J. F. great day at the plate, with two hits at Kennedy and Irvington – hosted the Easter three plate appearances, scoring two runs Classic Baseball Tournament, April 19-23. and adding two RBIs. Spring break was the perfect time for partici- However, in their next game on April pating teams to demonstrate their skills on 21st, Livermore, after an open loss to Con-

cord 11-1, silenced Huskies bats, holding hitting zone with a prefect day at the plate, them to just three hits and no runs 2/2 and 2 RBIs. Naeen Knox hit the with The Irvington Vikings finished the power as he went 3/4 and one RBI. tournament with two great games; the first The Kennedy Titans got off to a slow on April 22 with South San Francisco as start, losing to Freedom 6-1 on April 19 they found timely hitting, resulting in six but fought hard to come back against runs as Isaac Cruz drove a ball in the gap Dublin on April 21, coming up a little in the fifth inning for a triple that bought short 5-3. However, on April 23rd, in a in three runs. Blake Belias and Brain Jeong double header, they found the great hitting and Venkata Gudugundla got RBIs as well. that has served them well all year, putting On April 23rd, the Vikings put together nine runs on the scoreboard in a rematch another good showing, beating Sacred with Freedom and then beat Mt. Eden 4-1 Heart Cathedral6-1. with six hits. Tournament host team, American Ea- Mt. Eden’s best performance in the gles, had their best game on April 19thas tournament came in their game on April they put together 10 hits and beat South 21st with Sacred Heart Cathedral of San San Francisco 7-0. Drew Lyell was in the Francisco, winning 4-0.

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BY JOE GOLD set thermostats and how you use gas and electricity. gram is not just telling you what you need, but referring Alameda County’s energy-efficiency programs offers as- you to government and private conservation programs If your utility bills burned your budget over the winter, sistance to consumers to upgrade their energy efficiency such as Energy Upgrade California that pay for much of help is on the way from the state, Alameda County and and retrofit homes as explained at stopwaste.org, a pro- or all upgrades. Pacific Gas and Electric. A new online system will take gram jointly run by the Alameda County Waste Manage- Participation is free, though requires residency in your utility bills, analyze how your home uses energy, and ment Authority and the county’s Source Reduction and Alameda County, get your gas and electricity through a recommend ways to reduce your use. Recycling Board. PG&E account and have a SmartMeter installed. Much of Do you leave lights on more than necessary? Is a com- The Home Energy Analyzer separates your energy con- the program applies to all of California, though this ver- puter eating electricity? Is there something you can buy— sumption into “base load”—the steady energy stream to sion is bolstered by the statewide Energy Upgrade Califor- like high-tech light bulbs— that will help you save energy? run, say, the refrigerator— and the “variable load” of elec- nia program. The programs are key elements of the state’s Would insulation or new, more efficient heating and cool- tricity used only when you turn them on, such as lights or efforts to reduce energy consumption 40 percent by 2020, ing cut your energy use? stoves. The program compares your usage to similar the state’s effort to combat global warming. In Alameda County, the Home Energy Analyzer homes, and recommends conservation action. Visit Energy Upgrade California at http://energyup- (HEA.com) is an online application that gathers informa- Sometimes it’s changing some habits and just being gradeca.org for more information and to learn how home- tion on your home’s specific energy usage patterns from more aware that will help you use less energy. Other times owners can qualify for up to $4,500 in upgrades, and your own utility bills. You add such basic information as major changes may be in order, such as newer, more effi- more for low-income families. how many people live in the house, their ages, where you cient heating and cooling systems. A key part of the pro- Page 32 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE April 29, 2014

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Docents Needed Tri-City Volunteers Bring Your Heart Become the speaker Museum of Local History Food Bank Messiah Lutheran Church to Hospice & leader you want to be 190 Anza Street, Fremont Invigorate your spirit & Church Service - Sunday 10 a.m. Hold a hand, lend Citizens for Better Learn about Fremont’s local volunteer. Drop ins welcome Bible Study - Sunday 9 a.m. an ear, be a hospice Communicators (CBC) history Docent training first Sat. Mon - Fri. Work off your Sunday School 2nd & 4th volunteer. Toastmasters each month Beginning March - Traffic violation by giving back Sunday each month @ 11:15am Vitas Innovative Hospice Care Guests and Visitors welcome 10 am -12noon to the community in need. and community events Call Alicia Schwemer at Saturdays 10:15am Call Patricia Schaffarczyk Students 14 years & 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward 408/964/6800 or Unitek College Room 141 510-677-8461 older welcome. Phone: (510) 782-6727 Visit Vitas.com/Volunteers 4580 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont [email protected] Email Erin: ewright@tri-Cityvol- www.MessiahHayward.org unteer.org 510-862-0893

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SAVE (Safe Alternatives to SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Palma Ceia Baptist Larry O Car Show Violent Environments) Violent Environments) Church Present Saturday, August 9 Domestic Violence Support FREE Restraining Order 3rd Annual Juneteenth 9am - 3pm Group (Drop In & FREE) Clinic (Domestic Violence) Frestival Classic and Custom Tuesday & Thursday at Tues. Hayward Police 1-4 pm “Emancipation Day” 33997 Alvarado Niles Road 1900 Mowry (4th floor in the Wed. Fremont Police 9 am - 1 pm Saturday, June 21 Union City conference room) 6:45-8:45 pm & Thurs. San Leandro Police 9 am - noon 10am-4pm 510-675-45495 Friday 9:15-11:00 am. Office (510) 574-2250 Family Fun, Music,Food 510574-2262 24/7 Hotline (510) 794-6055 28650 Ruus Rd., Hayward Hotline 510-794-6055 www.save-dv.org 510-786-2866 or 510-552-5222

Walk to Cure Arthritis City of Newark Fair Trade Festival New DimensionChorus Saturday, May 10th at LifeStyle RX 50+ Senior Softball South Hayward Parish Men’s 4 Part Vocal 50th Year Class Reunion 1119 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore League Players Needed Sat. May 10 -10am-3pm Harmony In the Washington High School Registration 8:00 a.m. Open Games Mondays & Proceeds to directly to SHP “Barbershop” style Class of 64’ & Friends Walk 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Nights FOOD PANTRY. Enjoy FT cof- Thursdays at 7pm September 26 & 27, 2014 1 or 3 mile options, Tailgate Practice starts 3/10/14 @ 5p.m. fees, teas, chocolates. Support Calvary Luther Church Spin A Yarn Steakhouse,Fremont Extravaganza, Raffle Prizes, Season runs 4/7/14 – 6/3/14 Fair Trade. Help farmers, 12500 Via Magdelena Contact Joan Martin Graham Refreshments, Kids Activities, Sign-up @ Newark Silliman workers and artisans. SanLorenzo [email protected] www.TriValleyArthritisWalk.org or Center 6800 Mowry Ave., W-Hills Outreach Center Contact: [email protected] Call (800) 464-6240 Newark (510) 578-4668 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward 510-332-2489 (Across from Weekes Library)

FREE QUALITY TAX TCSME Model RR Open PLANT SALE Cougars Girls PREPARATION House - FREE Family Fun Fremont Senior Center FAA ~ EVENTS Basketball Camp $52,000 or less household income Weekend June 14 & 15 Garden Club annual plant sale Art in the Garden, Artists Call June 23-27 - M-F Other restrictions may apply Plus Swap Meet on 14th May 2 (Friday) 9am-2pm 4/13 - G. Rankin Art Showcase Silliman Activity Center Fremont Family Resource Center 10am-4pm 40086 Pasaeo Padre Pkwy 6/28, 29-Art in the Garden 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark 39155 Liberty St, Fremont, CA Niles Plaza, Fremont Fremont - 510-656-7417 9/22 Fine Art Show, Receiving Full & Half Day options Open: Jan 22 - Apr 14, 2014 HO & N layouts in operation Having a Raffle. Tickets $2 for one Check on-line for ongoing Girls ages 8-15 Mon & Wed: 4 pm - 8 pm Q: [email protected] or 2 tickets for $5. classes, art shows & events Darryl Reina, Camp Director Friday: 10 am - 1 pm Nearby: NCRW Steamfest Come support your Garden Club www.fremontartassociation.org 510-578-4620 Closed 2/17/14 - President's Day See you There! 37697 Niles Blvd. www.Newark.org Call 510-574-2020 for more info 510.792.0905 April 29, 2014 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 33 continued from page 13 Google, Apple California bill attacks growing settle high-tech corporate wage gap workers’ lawsuit BY DON THOMPSON The California Chamber of Com- of 354 times more than the median em- ASSOCIATED PRESS merce labeled the proposal as a job killer. ployee in 2012, according to the union. Chamber lobbyist Jennifer Barrera told the “How do you run an economy senting the employers had been trying to limit committee the bill would discourage cor- where the middle class and the poor how much evidence could be presented about SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP), A Cal- porate investment in California. don’t have enough money to buy every- Jobs’ management philosophy, including state- ifornia effort to lead a national debate It would aggravate California’s na- thing the economy is capable of pro- ments he made to biographer Walter Isaacson, if over the growing wage gap between tional reputation as being hostile to ducing? That’s one of the biggest the case had gone to trial. CEOs and average workers took its first business while raising what already are reasons why this (economic) recovery Schmidt, a former Apple board member, step in the state Legislature on Thursday some of the nation’s highest corporate has been so anemic,’’ Reich said. ended a decade-long stint as Google’s CEO in with support from Democratic lawmak- taxes, said Gina Rodriquez, the Califor- The tax rate, currently 8.84 percent 2011, but remains the company’s executive ers, organized labor and former U.S. nia Taxpayers Association’s vice presi- of net income for all corporations, chairman. Earlier this year, Google awarded Labor Secretary Robert Reich. dent for state tax policy. would scale up or down from 7 percent Schmidt restricted stock valued at $100 million Reich, who served in the Clinton ad- The bill’s authors acknowledged that to 13 percent under the bill, with the to supplement a fortune estimated at $8.6 billion ministration during the 1990s, said the its prospects are uncertain because it re- highest rate reserved for companies by Forbes magazine. bill would reward “responsible’’ compa- quires a two-thirds supermajority to whose CEOs are paid more than 400 Google also attempted to persuade one of its nies with lower tax rates and help the pass the Legislature and is unlikely to times the median wage. former executives, Sheryl Sandberg, to join the middle class while countering a trend attract Republican votes. The bill cleared its first committee no-poaching pact after she became Facebook’s that he said endangers the underpin- But Democratic Sens. Mark De- on a party-line 5-2 vote and next goes chief operating officer in 2008. Sandberg refused nings of the American economy. Saulnier, of Concord, and Loni Han- before the Appropriations Committee. to play along and Facebook continued to recruit SB1372 would punish companies cock, of Berkeley, said it is important Top corporate salaries are often in- Google employees, according to a sworn deposi- that pay CEOs more than 100 times for California to lead a national conver- deed “out of whack,’’ said Sen. Steve tion that she provided in the case. the median wage of their workers by sation about narrowing the wealth dis- Knight, R-Palmdale, who voted against The no-poaching agreement among the tech imposing a higher corporate tax rate. parity. DeSaulnier said it is the first the bill. But it’s not the role of govern- companies had also triggered a separate 2009 an- Companies with less of a wage gap such bill in any state. ment to correct the problem, said titrust investigation by the U.S. Justice Depart- would be rewarded with a lower rate. According to the AFL-CIO, chief Knight, who argued it is counterpro- ment. That resulted in a 2010 settlement that “The issue of widening inequality of executives received an average compen- ductive to discourage entrepreneurs requiring Google, Apple, Intel, Adobe Systems income and wealth and opportunity sation of 43 times the median U.S. who build their companies. and several companies to scrap their no-poach- and political power is one that the worker’s pay in 1983. Today, that figure “They are the innovation behind the ing agreements. None of the companies ac- United States is now becoming aware of is 278 times a typical wage. business,’’ Knight said, “and without knowledged wrongdoing. because things are getting so out of kil- ter,’’ Reich told the Senate Governance CEOs of companies in Standard & them we don’t have anything.’’ and Finance Committee. Poor’s 500 index were paid an average

Fremont tigate a report of a disturbance in rested the 24 year old adult male window of a vehicle and took a driver side window. The projec- the Niles District, specifically on for commercial burglary. laptop. The suspect was captured tile was not located by officers in Police Log Niles Blvd between E Street and Officers were dispatched to on video and Detectives are fol- either incident. Neither victim F Street. Two citizens called 911 PJ’s Bagels on Paseo Padre Park- lowing up on the case. The suspect could provide a description on SUBMITTED BY to report that there was a male way after it was reported that a is described as a Filipino male the suspect(s) or suspect vehicle, GENEVA BOSQUES who was possibly under the influ- male was inside a Toyota Camry adult, 20-25 years of age, 5’6” – however a white mini-van was ence of drugs and/or alcohol and and slumped over the wheel. Of- 5’9”, medium build, shaved head seen in the area of one of the in- Monday, April 21 was creating a disturbance and ficer Hartman arrived and con- and a short goatee. The suspect’s cidents. Anyone with informa- The owner of a business on the jumping out into traffic. The first tacted a 54 year old adult male, vehicle is described as a 2000’s Ford tion regarding these incidents is 46900 block of Warm Springs officer on scene contacted the male, Vallejo resident. The 54 year old Crown Victoria, dark blue in color, encouraged to contact FPD at Blvd. came in around 9:30 a.m. later identified as a 59 year old was on probation for possession with no push bar. (510) 790-6800. and found the main door to be adult male, Fremont transient, near of a controlled substance and Wednesday, April 23 At 2:28 p.m., a victim was damaged. This is the second time the benches at the Niles Plaza. The after being evaluated, was found At about 9:00 a.m., Fremont chased by an unknown suspect that this business was burglarized. male was immediately aggressive to be under the influence of Dispatch received a call of a sus- from the permit lot into the Fre- The first burglary was reported in with the officer and refused to heroin. A search of his person re- picious object located near the mont BART station agent’s May of 2013.The loss in this bur- comply with commands or answer vealed an eighth of an ounce of bus stop on the south side of booth. The suspect forcibly re- glary was cash. The business has questions. A second officer arrived methamphetamine and a gram of Thornton Ave. at Dondero Way. moved the victim’s wallet from video surveillance and the owner within about a minute and the sus- heroin. Additionally, a loaded pis- After an examination of the ob- his pants pocket and fled the sta- has offered to give it to officers pect continued to disobey direc- tol-grip shotgun was found inside ject, the Alameda County Bomb tion on foot. Loss was $14 cash, once he’s able to retrieve it from tions and began to scream the trunk of the car. Officer Squad responded and determined California ID, and a work badge. the system. profanities, refused to remove his Hartman arrested the 54 year old that it was not an explosive. Ofc. Suspect was described as a Black Officers investigated a com- hands from his pockets and began adult male for possession of Fuellenbach documented the in- male, 6’, stocky build, wearing a mercial burglary at 47800 block to tense up. As the two officers at- methamphetamine and heroin, cident and Sgt. Crandall man- green “Nike” T-shirt, and grey of Warm Springs Blvd. where a tempted to take the male into cus- being a felon in possession of a aged the scene. sweatpants. An officer responded window was pried and suspects tody for public intoxication, a very firearm, possession of drug para- A male dressed in a gray and attempted to locate the sus- took cash from the business. violent struggle ensued. Both offi- phernalia and for being under the sweater and driving a white late pect but with negative results. Video surveillance captured the cers and the suspect sustained in- influence of drugs. 1990’s to 2000’s sedan commit- At 3:43 p.m., a victim re- incident at approximately 4:38 juries in the struggle, which lasted Officer Collins and FTO ted an auto burglary in the 4700 ported that her white 1993 a.m. The video shows that the several minutes before additional Kwok were dispatched to a report block of Calaveras Ave. Loss was Honda Civic 2-door coupe was suspects pried the base of the officers could arrive. Once the sus- of an unwanted guest on the a purse. Approximately 80 min- burglarized while it was parked at front door to gain entry. The suspect was detained, two knives were 34700 block of Locke Ave. The utes later another similar auto the Fremont BART station on pects are described as follows: located within his pockets. One of- caller stated that a man was at the burglary was reported in the the west side of the station, stall Suspect #1 - appears to have a ficer was treated at the scene and residence, refusing to leave, 4300 block of Stevenson Blvd. #12, between 1150-1530 hours. medium build, dark jacket or the second was treated and released yelling at the occupants and con- Officer Haugh ran a registra- The victim reported that entry to sweatshirt, with a long white t- from a local hospital. For the safety tinuously ringing the doorbell. tion check on a vehicle near the the vehicle was made via un- shirt underneath. of all involved, the male suspect Officers arrived and noticed the intersection of Chapel Way and known means as both doors were Suspect #2 - appears to be a was placed in a WRAP and trans- male sitting on the porch. The 59 Lincoln St and discovered it had unlocked upon the victim’s re- medium build Hispanic male, ported to a local hospital for treat- year old adult male, Fremont resi- been reported stolen out of turn. As a result of the burglary, wearing a light colored shiny ment. The 59 year old adult male dent, presented signs of being in- Modesto. Once he had sufficient the victim reported the loss of an (possibly satin) jacket, gloves, and faces multiple felony charges in- toxicated. The male was unable cover units with him, Officer older model Kenwood Stereo/CD light colored baseball hat with a cluding: battery on a peace officer to care for himself and arrested Haugh conducted an enforce- player (unknown value, in addi- dark brim. with injuries, threatening a peace for public intoxication. He was ment stop on the vehicle and the tion to damage caused to the ve- While documenting the bur- officer, and resisting arrest. booked out at Santa Rita. driver immediately yielded. The hicle’s center console area). glary above, officers were advised Tuesday, April 22 Newark PD requested a K9 driver was identified as a 28 year Thursday, April 24 by a neighboring business that At approximately 10:30 a.m., for a drug search in the area of old adult male, Modesto resident. Officer Lobue investigated an- they too were a victim of a crime. as Sergeants Crandall and Koepf Cedar/Robertson. Officer Baca He was arrested and booked. other incident (3rd in two days) The front door to this business was were about to enter Peet’s Coffee and K9 Harkos responded to At approximately 6:35 p.m., of a vehicle being shot at near the again pried and a window was on Mowry Ave., when they no- Newark to assist. K9 Harkos Officer Collins and FTO Kwok intersection of Warren Ave and shattered in what appeared to be ticed an adult male running from found 5 grams of meth and a as well as Sgt. McCormick inves- Warm Springs. The victim was an attempt to gain entry. Officers the store with two tip jars in pipe hidden under the driver’s tigated two separate incidents traveling northbound on Warm believe that this burglary likely oc- hand. The male was being chased seat. Nice work by Officer Baca where drivers reported being shot Springs around 6:30 p.m. when curred prior to the incident listed by another man who appeared to and Harkos! at with a BB gun or projectile of her driver’s side window was shot above. There was no physical loss be trying to catch him. Sergeants At approximately 8:05 p.m., some type in the area of Warm out by either a pellet or BB. The in this incident and officers believe Crandall and Koepf drove around officers were sent to the 46600 Springs/Warren Ave and Warm victim did not sustain any in- it was an attempt only. the building and located the sus- block of Mission Blvd to investi- Springs/Brown Rd. Both drivers juries. Officer Lobue will be fol- At approximately 6:15 p.m., pect in the area of Capitol and gate an auto burglary. An un- sustained minor injuries as the re- lowing up with businesses in the officers were dispatched to inves- Liberty Street. Sgt. Crandall ar- known suspect smashed the sult of shattered glass from the area to try and obtain video.

San Leandro Police Log continued from page 8 Which Corporate Giants Pay the driver running on Marina Boulevard near the Southbound Interstate 880 onramp. Officers con- Highest & Lowest Tax Rates? verged on the area and they started a canine search. Jonathan Valasqez of Castro Valley was found hid- SUBMITTED BY LIANA ARNOLD ing and he was taken into custody. Please contact the San Leandro Police Depart- A few highlights of a WalletHub report based on tax data from 2012: ment’s Criminal Investigations Division with any information regarding this case at 510-577-3230 or S&P 100 companies pay around 30% lower rates on international taxes than U.S. taxes. contact the Anonymous Tip Line at 510-577-3278. Tech companies – including Apple, EBay and Google – seem to specialize in paying around 80% lower tax rates Citizens can also send an anonymous tip to San abroad than in the U.S. Leandro Police Department by texting the word Six S&P 100 companies are actually paying a negative overall tax rate and are therefore due a tax refund: Abbott SLPD and their tip to 847411. Anonymous web Laboratories, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, AIG, Bristol-Myers and Verizon. tips can be submitted from the Police Department’s Among the remaining companies that owe taxes, VISA, MetLife and Citi pay some of the lowest rates. website at The average S&P 100 company pays a 16% higher tax rate than the top 3% of consumers. http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/pd/at.asp\ For the full S&P 100 Tax Rate Report, please visit: http://wallethub.com/edu/corporate-tax-report/3170/ Page 34 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE April 29, 2014

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City Council/Public Agency April 22, 2014 an exception to the 180-day wait- ing period for post-retirement MEETINGS Proclamations and employment with contractor Readers are advised to check Presentations: John Elissiry. websites for special meetings, Recognize May 9-18, 2014 as Public Hearing: cancellations, minutes, agendas East Bay Affordable Housing Adopt an urgency ordinance and webcasts Week. extending a moratorium on gen- Presentation on the Decoto eral plan amendments to convert Kids Zone Initiative industrial land use designations CITY COUNCILS Presentation on Union City to non-industrial designations for Meeting the Needs of Fremont City Council Teen Center project and the Teen 10 months and 15 days. (2 1st/2nd/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Center Youth Leadership Team ayes—Dutra-Vernaci, Duncan; 3 Today’s Industrial City Hall, Bldg A Overview of General Plan Up- nays—Gacoscos, Navarro, Ellis) 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont date Process by Larry Mintier of City Manager Reports: (510) 284-4000 www.fremont.gov Mintier Harnish Planning Con- Report for council direction Te nants – Why I’m sultants regarding increase of campaign Hayward City Council Consent: contribution limit for municipal 1st/3rd/4th Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Adopt a resolution initiating elections. Consensus of staff was Betting on Fremont City Hall, second floor 777 B Street, Hayward proceedings for the levy and collec- to continue current $600 limit. (510) 583-4000 tion of assessments for the city-wide Location and focus of May 17 BY TIMUR TECIMER, CEO, visibility of the site are unbeat- www.ci.hayward.ca.us Landscape and Lighting District city council retreat. OVERTON MOORE able. The City of Fremont staff has been tremendous to work No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2014/15 Oral Communications: PROPERTIES Milpitas City Council with, and it’s one of the best pro- 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Items removed A number of citizens debated business Cities that we’ve en- 455 East Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas from Consent: a planned Masonic Homes resi- Our business climate is rapidly (408) 586-3001 countered. Even better, this Adopt a resolution authorizing dential development. changing, and the industrial real www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov project will finally connect Fre- an agreement with Citygate Associ- Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci Aye estate market is no exception. mont Boulevard to Dixon Land- Newark City Council ates, LLC in an amount not to ex- Vice Mayor Lorrin Ellis 3 ayes, With an explosive growth in e- ing Road, facilitating a shorter 2nd/4th Thursday @ 7:30 p.m. ceed $33,000 to conduct a study on 1 nay commerce, just-in-time delivery City Hall, 6th Floor commute from San Jose and the alternatives to fire services for the Emily Duncan Aye expectations, and the resurgence 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark rest of Silicon Valley. (510) 578-4266 cities of Newark and Union City. Pat Gacoscos 3 ayes, 1 nay of local manufacturing/assembly We are marketing to Silicon www.ci.newark.ca.us Adopt a resolution approving Jim Navarro 3 ayes, 1 nay operations in Silicon Valley, we Valley users looking for easy access see a strong industrial market. San Leandro City Council to Highway 237, Class A “best in But when we survey the Bay Area 1st/3rd Monday @ 7 p.m. class” facilities, corporate users 835 East 14th St., San Leandro Newark City Council real estate canvas, we also recog- looking to establish a high-identity (510) 577-3366 nize the glaring void of state-of- headquarters location with promi- www.sanleandro.org April 24, 2014 prise Drive and Willow Street. the-art and highly efficient space nent visibility along the I-880, and Consent: for these types of uses. Union City City Council distribution users who want imme- 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Presentations and Approve Encroachment Per- Using a poker analogy, we diate access to the I-880 and infill City Hall Proclamations: mit for Holy Ghost Festival on know a royal flush when we see 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City markets within the San Francisco Proclaim May 2014 as Older July 26-27, 2014 one, and we’ve decided to play (510) 471-3232 Bay Area. our hand. With a 42-year track www.ci.union-city.ca.us And the fact is, there just record in development, acquisi- aren’t that many new buildings in WATER/SEWER tion, master planning, and man- the region that accommodate this agement of industrial, office, and Alameda County Water District combination of uses. Manufac- mixed-use projects, Overton 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 p.m. turing hubs like Fremont depend Moore Properties recognized op- 43885 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont on the ability to house not only (510) 668-4200 portunity in the form of a 40- large manufacturers, but also a www.acwd.org acre site in Fremont, Calif. along wide range of other users that the I-880 at Dixon Landing East Bay Municipal Utility District make up the supply chain. So 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 1:15 p.m. Road. Anticipating continuing whether it’s production, final as- 375 11th St., Oakland demand for industrial and manu- sembly, or distribution/logistics, (866) 403-2683 facturing/distribution space and www.ebmud.com it all means a strengthening man- the long-term strengths of the Members of Newark Senior Citizen Standing Advisory Committee accept Older ufacturing base and the economic Santa Clara Valley Water District San Francisco Bay Area industrial Americans Month proclamation from Mayor Alan Nagy at city council meeting April development benefits associated 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m. 24, 2014. market, we are developing The with that. 5700 Almaden Expwy., San Jose Crossings @ 880 – a three-build- (408) 265-2607, ext. 2277 So that’s why I’m betting on ing project, totaling 691,000 www.valleywater.org The Crossings @ 880 and why square feet of Class A Industrial I’m betting on Fremont. If you’re Union Sanitary District space. The project will be com- 2nd/4th Monday @ 7:00 p.m. interested in learning more about pleted by the end of the year. 5072 Benson Rd., Union City the project, contact our real estate We know we are making a (510) 477-7503 brokers, Rob Shannon (408-453- www.unionsanitary.com statement by building the largest 7486 or [email protected]) speculative industrial project in and Joe Kelly (650-494-5174 or SCHOOL DISTRICTS the Bay Area in the last 15 years [email protected]) with CBRE. (and our only project in North- Castro Valley Unified School Board Alternatively, feel free to call me ern California). But Fremont’s 2nd/4th Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. (310) 323-9100 or send an e- 4400 Alma Ave., Castro Valley central Bay Area location and the mail: [email protected]. (510) 537-3000 tremendous freeway frontage and www.cv.k12.ca.us At the Newark City Council meeting on April 24, 2014, Deacon Whittle of St. Fremont Unified School Board Edward Church accepted a City of Newark proclamation of May 1, 2014 as Na- Boards and Commission 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. tional Day of Prayer 4210 Technology Dr., Fremont (510) 657-2350 Americans Month Authorize participation in vacancies (Fremont) www.fremont.k12.ca.us Proclaim May as Water Aquat- Alameda County Community SUBMITTED BY SUSAN GAUTHIER, CMC Hayward Unified School Board ics Safety Month Development Block Grant pro- 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. Proclaim May 9-18 as Afford- gram for FY 2013/14 Art Review Board – One vacancy 24411 Amador Street, Hayward able Housing Week Authorize subdivision agree- (510) 784-2600 Term to expire 12/31/2017 Proclaim May 1, 2014 as Na- ment for 164-unit residential www.husd.k12.ca.us George W. Patterson House Advisory Board – One vacancy tional Day of Prayer subdivision on Cedar Boulevard Milpitas Unified School Board Presentation of Measure AA – near Central Avenue (Citizen At Large) Term to expire 12/31/2017 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. Alameda County Healthcare City Council Matters: 1331 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas George W. Patterson House Advisory Board – One vacancy Services Tax – on June 3, 2014 Approve summer council www.musd.org (Mission Peak Heritage Foundation Appointment) Term to (406) 635-2600 ext. 6013 ballot. Discussion and considera- meeting recess during the month expire 12/31/2017 tion at May 8 Council Meeting. of August New Haven Unified School Board Public Hearings: Mayor Alan Nagy Aye Historical Architectural Review Board – One vacancy 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. 34200 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City Approve development of 88 Vice Mayor Ana ApodacaAbsent Term to expire 12/31/2015 (510) 471-1100 townhomes, 72 affordable housing Luis Freitas Aye Library Advisory Commission – One vacancy. www.nhusd.k12.ca.us units and a 15,000 square foot Maria “Sucy” Collazo Aye commercial building along Enter- Term to expire 12/31/2017 San Leandro Unified School Board Robert Marshall Aye 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. Advisory Body Applications can be obtained from our website at: 835 E. 14th St., San Leandro (510) 667-3500 http://www.fremont.gov/index.aspx?NID=76 www.sanleandro.k12.ca.us Hayward City Council Or you may obtain an application from the City Clerk’s Office, 3300 Capitol Ave, Bldg A, (510) 284-4060 San Lorenzo Unified School Board April 22, 2014 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m. 15510 Usher St., San Lorenzo (510) 317-4600 Presentations: Approved a call for bids on $1 million project to slurry seal www.slzusd.org Presented Earth Day Environmental Awards to Cherryland Ele- pavement, financed by Gas Tax Fund mentary School, Faith Ringgold School of the Arts and Sciences, Added $36,000 to a contract for an associate planner in Sunol Glen Unified School Board 2nd Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m. Arteaga’s Food Center, Dupont Pioneer, Hayward Produce Market the Planning Division 11601 Main Street, Sunol Taqueria, Moreau Catholic High School; and Lea’s Christian School, Mayor Michael Sweeney Aye (925) 862-2026 Montessori School and New Bridges Presbyterian Church. Mayor Pro Tempore Mark Salinas Aye www.sunol.k12.ca.us Consent: Marvin Peixoto Aye Authorize application to Transportation Development Act for Barbara Halliday Aye pedestrian and bicycle projects from Metropolitan Transportation Francisco Zermeño Aye Commission for $123,408 to build sidewalk wheelchair ramps in Greg Jones Aye downtown and the Sleepy Hollow neighborhood Al Mendall Aye Page 36 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE April 29, 2014

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ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, N/A thousand dollars [$1,000].) the petition without a hearing. except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section I declare that all information in this statement /s/ Gaurav Kainth Notice of Hearing: 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change is true and correct. (A registrant who declares This statement was filed with the County Clerk of CIVIL Date: Fri May 23, 2014, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant as true any material matter pursuant to Section Alameda County on April 3, 2014 504 to section 17913 other than a change in the 17913 of the Business and Professions code that NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, residence address of a registered owner. A new the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- Room 108, Hayward, CA 94544 fictitious business name statement must be filed demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one ally expires at the end of five years from the date ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be before the expiration. thousand dollars [$1,000].) on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, FOR CHANGE OF NAME published at least once each week for four suc- The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- /s/ Lin, Chih-Ling except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section Case No. HG14717910 cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on rize the use in this state of a fictitious business This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change Superior Court of California, County of Alameda the petition in the following newspaper of general name in violation of the rights of another under Alameda County on April 4, 2014 in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Petition of: Ryan Anthony Lederer for Change circulation, printed in this county: Tri-City Voice federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of to section 17913 other than a change in the of Name Date: Mar 06, 2014 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- residence address of a registered owner. A new TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: WINIFRED Y. SMITH 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/14 ally expires at the end of five years from the date fictitious business name statement must be filed Petitioner Ryan Anthony Lederer filed a petition Judge of the Superior Court CNS-2615403# on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, before the expiration. with this court for a decree changing names as 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/14 except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- follows: 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change rize the use in this state of a fictitious business CNS-2609494# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant name in violation of the rights of another under Ryan Anthony Lederer to Ryan Anthony NAME STATEMENT Wiseman to section 17913 other than a change in the federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE File No. 489997-490000 residence address of a registered owner. A new et seq., Business and Professions Code). The Court orders that all persons interested in this FOR CHANGE OF NAME Fictitious Business Name(s): matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- fictitious business name statement must be filed 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/14 Case No. HG14719528 (1) Studio Arts, (2) The Peanut Shell, (3) before the expiration. cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Alma’s Designs, (4) Belle Baby Carriers, 33300 CNS-2609497# for change of name should not be granted. Any The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Petition of: Joel Van Eck for Change of Name Central Avenue, Union City, CA 94587, County rize the use in this state of a fictitious business person objecting to the name changes described TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS above must file a written objection that includes name in violation of the rights of another under Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a Registrant(s): federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 NAME STATEMENT the reasons for the objection at least two court decree changing names as follows: Farallon Brands, Inc., 33300 Central Avenue, File No. 489800 days before the matter is scheduled to be heard et seq., Business and Professions Code). Joel Van Eck to Joel Noe Union City, CA 94587. CA 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/14 Fictitious Business Name(s): and must appear at the hearing to show cause The Court orders that all persons interested in this Business conducted by: a corporation. Forced Perspective, 35798 Blair Pl., Fremont, why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- The registrant began to transact business using CNS-2611766# CA 94536, County of Alameda. ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Registrant(s): the petition without a hearing. for change of name should not be granted. Any 8/24/2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Gabriel Medeiros, 35798 Blair Pl., Fremont, CA Notice of Hearing: person objecting to the name changes described I declare that all information in this statement NAME STATEMENT 94536 Date: June 13, 2014, Time: 8:45 a.m., Dept.: 504 above must file a written objection that includes is true and correct. (A registrant who declares File No. 490211 Chad Bice, 420 Alberto Way, Los Gatos, CA The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, the reasons for the objection at least two court as true any material matter pursuant to Section Fictitious Business Name(s): 95032 Room: n/a, Hayward, CA 94544 days before the matter is scheduled to be heard 17913 of the Business and Professions code that The Lil’ Genius Kid, 2500 Hansen Rd., Cameron Cross, 2488 Savannah Court, Oakland, A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be and must appear at the hearing to show cause the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- Hayward, CA 94541, County of Alameda. CA 94605 published at least once each week for four suc- why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one 38440 Princeton Ter, Fremont, CA Business conducted by: a limited liability part- cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant thousand dollars [$1,000].) 94535Registrant(s): nership the petition in the following newspaper of general the petition without a hearing. /s/ Laura E. Tauscher, CFO Kidz Grow Inc., 38440 Princeton Ter, Fremont, The registrant began to transact business using circulation, printed in this county: Tri-City Voice Notice of Hearing: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of CA 94535, CA the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Date: March 19, 2014 Date: June 27, 2014, Time: 8:45 a.m., Dept.: 504 Alameda County on April 4, 2014. Business conducted by: a corporation. 3/16/2014 Winifred Y. Smith The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of The registrant began to transact business using I declare that all information in this statement Judge of the Superior Court Hayward, CA 94544 Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- the fictitious business name(s) listed above on is true and correct. (A registrant who declares 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/14 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be ally expires at the end of five years from the date N/A. as true any material matter pursuant to Section CNS-2614851# published at least once each week for four suc- on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, I declare that all information in this statement 17913 of the Business and Professions code that cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section is true and correct. (A registrant who declares the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE on the petition in the following newspaper of 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change as true any material matter pursuant to Section demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one FOR CHANGE OF NAME general circulation, printed in this county: What in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant 17913 of the Business and Professions code that thousand dollars [$1,000].) Case No. HG14720840 Happening Tri-City to section 17913 other than a change in the the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- /s/ Gabriel Medeiros Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Date: 4/1/14 residence address of a registered owner. A new demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Petition of: Wei-Chi Chen for Change of Name Winifred Y. Smith fictitious business name statement must be filed thousand dollars [$1,000].) Alameda County on April 1, 2014 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Judge of the Superior Court before the expiration. /s/ Anil K. Gupta, Secretary NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Petitioner Wei-Chi Chen filed a petition with this 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/14 The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- court for a decree changing names as follows: CNS-2608553# rize the use in this state of a fictitious business Alameda County on April 9, 2014. ally expires at the end of five years from the date Wei-Chi Chen to Diana Miki Chen name in violation of the rights of another under NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, The Court orders that all persons interested in this federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- et seq., Business and Professions Code). ally expires at the end of five years from the date 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/14 on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant for change of name should not be granted. Any CNS-2614973# except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section to section 17913 other than a change in the person objecting to the name changes described 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change residence address of a registered owner. A new FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant fictitious business name statement must be filed above must file a written objection that includes FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the reasons for the objection at least two court to section 17913 other than a change in the before the expiration. NAMES NAME STATEMENT residence address of a registered owner. A new The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- days before the matter is scheduled to be heard File No. 490529 and must appear at the hearing to show cause fictitious business name statement must be filed rize the use in this state of a fictitious business Fictitious Business Name(s): before the expiration. name in violation of the rights of another under why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- Enigma Cafe LLC, 3623 Thornton Ave., ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda. rize the use in this state of a fictitious business et seq., Business and Professions Code). the petition without a hearing. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registrant(s): Notice of Hearing: name in violation of the rights of another under 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/14 NAME STATEMENT Enigma Cafe LLC, 40473 Davis St., Fremont, CA federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Date: 07/11/2014, Time: 8:45 am, Dept.: 504 File No. 490404 94538, CA CNS-2609324# The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street et seq., Business and Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name(s): Business conducted by: limited liability company 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/14 / Room 108, Hayward, CA 94544 Vapor Planes, 3679 Thorton Ave., Fremont, CA The registrant began to transact business using FICTITIOUS BUSINESS A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be 94536, County of Alameda the fictitious business name(s) listed above on CNS-2610662# NAME STATEMENT published at least once each week for four suc- Registrant(s): N/A. File No. 489709 cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on S & M Vapor Inc., 33008 Marsh Hawk Rd., Union I declare that all information in this statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name(s): the petition in the following newspaper of general City, CA 94587; California is true and correct. (A registrant who declares NAME STATEMENT Destiny International, 26795 Clarkford St., circulation, printed in this county: Tri-City Voice Business conducted by: a Corporation as true any material matter pursuant to Section File No. 489498 Hayward, CA 94544, County of Alameda Date: Apr. 09, 2014 The registrant began to transact business using 17913 of the Business and Professions code that Fictitious Business Name(s): 39270 Paseo Padre Pkwy #350, Fremont, S/ WINIFRED Y. SMITH the fictitious business name(s) listed above on the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- Leisure Health Spa, 1764 Decoto Blvd., Union Alameda, CA 94538 Judge of the Superior Court 11/1/2013 demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Registrant(s): 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/14 I declare that all information in this statement thousand dollars [$1,000].) Registrant(s): Innocent Canyiam, 39270 Paseo Padre Pkwy CNS-2613174# is true and correct. (A registrant who declares /s/ Sandra Elkaz, Member Shee Wah Chow, 43988 Rosemere Dr., Fremont, #350, Fremont, CA 94538 as true any material matter pursuant to Section This statement was filed with the County Clerk of CA 94539 Business conducted by: An Individual ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 17913 of the Business and Professions code that Alameda County on April 17, 2014. Business conducted by: an individual. The registrant began to transact business using FOR CHANGE OF NAME the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Case No. HG14721629 demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A Superior Court of California, County of Alameda thousand dollars [$1,000].) ally expires at the end of five years from the date N/A. I declare that all information in this statement Petition of: Kevin Drew Fishbein for Change of /s/ Munvir Aulakh, President on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares Name This statement was filed with the County Clerk of except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Alameda County on April 15, 2014 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that Petitioner Kevin Drew Fishbein filed a petition NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- with this court for a decree changing names as Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- to section 17913 other than a change in the the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one follows: ally expires at the end of five years from the date residence address of a registered owner. A new demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) Kevin Drew Fishbein to Kevin Drew Garcia on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, fictitious business name statement must be filed thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Innocent Canyiam The Court orders that all persons interested in this except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section before the expiration. /s/ Shee Wah Chow This statement was filed with the County Clerk of matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 28, 2014 cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant rize the use in this state of a fictitious business Alameda County on March 21, 2014. NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of for change of name should not be granted. Any to section 17913 other than a change in the name in violation of the rights of another under NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- person objecting to the name changes described residence address of a registered owner. A new federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date above must file a written objection that includes fictitious business name statement must be filed et seq., Business and Professions Code). ally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, the reasons for the objection at least two court before the expiration. 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/14 on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change days before the matter is scheduled to be heard CNS-2614964# and must appear at the hearing to show cause rize the use in this state of a fictitious business 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant name in violation of the rights of another under in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new et seq., Business and Professions Code). NAME STATEMENT residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed the petition without a hearing. File No. 490538 Notice of Hearing: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/14 fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. Fictitious Business Name(s): before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Date: July 11, 2014, Time: 8:45 a.m., Dept.: 504 CNS-2615830# Bay Area’s Best Relocation Services, 37171 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business Sycamore St., #1122, Newak, Newark, CA rize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Room 108, Hayward, CA 94642 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94560, County of Alameda A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be pub- name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 NAME STATEMENT Registrant(s): federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). lished at least once each week for four successive File No. 490766 Carlos L. Mora, 37171 Sycamore St., #1122, weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the peti- et seq., Business and Professions Code). 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/14 Fictitious Business Name(s): Newark, CA 94560 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/14 tion in the following newspaper of general circula- One Access Medical Transportation, 7921-C Business conducted by: an individual CNS-2609158# tion, printed in this county: Whats Happenings Tri Enterprise Dr., Newark, CA 94560, County of The registrant began to transact business using CNS-2610658# City Voice - Fremont Alameda the fictitious business name(s) listed above on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Date: April 16, 2014 Registrant(s): n/a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Winifred Y. Smith One Access Medical Transportation, 7921-C I declare that all information in this statement NAME STATEMENT File No. 489741 Judge of the Superior Court Enterprise Dr., Newark, CA 94560; California is true and correct. (A registrant who declares File No. 490117 Fictitious Business Name(s): 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/14 Business conducted by: a Limited Liability as true any material matter pursuant to Section Fictitious Business Name(s): Knack Studio 18, 46539 Mission Blvd., CNS-2612836# Company 17913 of the Business and Professions code that My Italian Treats, 3340 Coventry Ct., Fremont, Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda; 3501 The registrant began to transact business using the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- CA 94336, County of Alameda Birchwood Ter Apt 112, Fremont CA 94536; ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the fictitious business name(s) listed above on demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one Registrant(s): Alameda FOR CHANGE OF NAME n/a thousand dollars [$1,000].) Sophia Bianco, 3340 Coventry Ct., Fremont, CA Registrant(s): Case No. HG14720635 I declare that all information in this statement /s/ Carlos L. Mora 94336. Hyzo Studio LLC, 3501 Birchwood Ter Apt 112, Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is true and correct. (A registrant who declares This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Piero Bianco, 3340 Coventry Ct., Fremont, CA Fremont CA 94536; California #201404510332 Petition of: Margaret Houlton for Change of as true any material matter pursuant to Section Alameda County on April 17, 2014 94336. Business conducted by: a limited liability com- Name 17913 of the Business and Professions code that NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Business conducted by: married couple pany TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- The registrant began to transact business using The registrant began to transact business using Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one ally expires at the end of five years from the date the fictitious business name(s) listed above on the fictitious business name(s) listed above on decree changing names as follows: thousand dollars [$1,000].) on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, N/A. N/A Margaret Irene Houlton to Margaret Irene Orandi- /s/ Ronald Camaisa, Manager except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section I declare that all information in this statement I declare that all information in this statement Knopp This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change is true and correct. (A registrant who declares is true and correct. (A registrant who declares The Court orders that all persons interested in this Alameda County on April 23, 2014 in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant as true any material matter pursuant to Section as true any material matter pursuant to Section matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of to section 17913 other than a change in the 17913 of the Business and Professions code that 17913 of the Business and Professions code that cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- residence address of a registered owner. A new the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- for change of name should not be granted. Any ally expires at the end of five years from the date fictitious business name statement must be filed demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one person objecting to the name changes described on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, before the expiration. thousand dollars [$1,000].) thousand dollars [$1,000].) above must file a written objection that includes except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- /s/ Sophia Bianco /s/ Chu Ching Lin, Sole Member the reasons for the objection at least two court 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change rize the use in this state of a fictitious business This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Hyzo Studio LLC days before the matter is scheduled to be heard in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant name in violation of the rights of another under Alameda County on April 8, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of and must appear at the hearing to show cause to section 17913 other than a change in the federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Alameda County on March 28, 2014 why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- residence address of a registered owner. A new et seq., Business and Professions Code). Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant fictitious business name statement must be filed 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/14 ally expires at the end of five years from the date Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- before the expiration. on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, ally expires at the end of five years from the date the petition without a hearing. CNS-2613770# Notice of Hearing: The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, rize the use in this state of a fictitious business 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section Date: July 18, 2014, Time: 8:45 a.m., Dept.: 504 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, name in violation of the rights of another under in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 OF USE OF FICTITIOUS to section 17913 other than a change in the in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Room 108, Hayward, CA 94544 BUSINESS NAME A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be et seq., Business and Professions Code). residence address of a registered owner. A new to section 17913 other than a change in the 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/14 File No. 446785 fictitious business name statement must be filed residence address of a registered owner. A new published at least once each week for four suc- The following person(s) has (have) abandoned cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on CNS-2615802# before the expiration. fictitious business name statement must be filed the use of the fictitious business name: Tax Pros, The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- before the expiration. the petition in the following newspaper of general 38485 Fremont Blvd., #B, Fremont, CA 94536 circulation, printed in this county: Tri City Voice rize the use in this state of a fictitious business The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The fictitious business name referred to above name in violation of the rights of another under rize the use in this state of a fictitious business Date: April 8, 2014 NAME STATEMENT was filed in the County Clerk’s office on 1/14/11 in Winifred Y. Smith federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 name in violation of the rights of another under File No. 490637 the County of Alameda. et seq., Business and Professions Code). federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Judge of the Superior Court Fictitious Business Name(s): Donna Hanna, 44301 Parkmeadow Dr., Fremont, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/14 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/14 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Kingdom Apparel, 6252 Joaquin Murieta Ave. CA 94539 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/14 CNS-2609703# #C, Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda This business was conducted by: Individual CNS-2610193# Registrant(s): S/ Donna Hanna CNS-2608561# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Leslie Tracy Miller-Wilson, 6252 Joaquin Murrieta This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FOR CHANGE OF NAME Ave. #C, Newark, CA 94560 Alameda County on April 18, 2014. NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Case No. HG14718095 Business conducted by: An Individual 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/14 File No. 489489 NAME STATEMENT The registrant began to transact business using Fictitious Business Name(s): File No. 489795 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda CNS-2613759# Petition of: Khampeng Meksavanh for Change the fictitious business name(s) listed above on EZ Sun Solutions, 37527 Glenmour Dr., Fictitious Business Name(s): 12/21/14 Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Mr. Pickles, 33354 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union of Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: I declare that all information in this statement Registrant(s): City, CA 94587, County of Alameda; 23742 is true and correct. (A registrant who declares NAME STATEMENT Wing Keung Lal, 37527 Glenmour Dr., Fremont, Fairlands Rd., Hayward, CA 94541 Petitioner Khampeng Meksavanh filed a petition File No. 490493 with this court for a decree changing names as as true any material matter pursuant to Section CA 94536 Registrant(s): 17913 of the Business and Professions code that Fictitious Business Name(s): Business conducted by: An individual Rajesh Naicker, 23742 Fairlands Rd., Hayward, follows: WOWzy Company, 30166 Industrial Pkwy, SW Khampeng Meksavanh to Cammie Ho the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- The registrant began to transact business using CA 94541 demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one #135, Hayward, CA 94544, County of Alameda the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Sadhana Naicker, 23742 Fairlands Rd., Hayward, The Court orders that all persons interested in this Registrant(s): matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- thousand dollars [$1,000].) 3/20/2014 CA 94541 /s/ Leslie Tracy Miller-Wilson Richelle Dale Hartwell, 369 Tippe Canoe Ave., I declare that all information in this statement Business conducted by: Married Couple cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition Hayward, CA 94544. for change of name should not be granted. Any This statement was filed with the County Clerk of is true and correct. (A registrant who declares The registrant began to transact business using Alameda County on April 21, 2014 Brian Thomas Hartwell, 369 Tippe Canoe Ave., as true any material matter pursuant to Section the fictitious business name(s) listed above on person objecting to the name changes described Hayward, CA 94544. above must file a written objection that includes NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of 17913 of the Business and Professions code that n/a Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- Business conducted by: married couple the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- I declare that all information in this statement the reasons for the objection at least two court The registrant began to transact business using days before the matter is scheduled to be heard ally expires at the end of five years from the date demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one is true and correct. (A registrant who declares on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, the fictitious business name(s) listed above on thousand dollars [$1,000].) as true any material matter pursuant to Section and must appear at the hearing to show cause N/A. why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section /s/ Wing Keung Lal 17913 of the Business and Professions code that 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change I declare that all information in this statement This statement was filed with the County Clerk of the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant is true and correct. (A registrant who declares the petition without a hearing. in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Alameda County on March 21, 2014 demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one to section 17913 other than a change in the as true any material matter pursuant to Section NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of thousand dollars [$1,000].) Notice of Hearing: 17913 of the Business and Professions code that Date: 06/13/2014, Time: 8:45a.m., Dept.: 504 residence address of a registered owner. A new Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- /s/ Rajesh Naicker fictitious business name statement must be filed the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- ally expires at the end of five years from the date This statement was filed with the County Clerk of The address of the court is 24405 Amador St., demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one Hayward, CA 94544 before the expiration. on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, Alameda County on April 1, 2014 The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- thousand dollars [$1,000].) except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be /s/ Richelle Hartwell, Pincipal published at least once each week for four suc- rize the use in this state of a fictitious business 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- name in violation of the rights of another under This statement was filed with the County Clerk of in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant ally expires at the end of five years from the date cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing Alameda County on April 17, 2014. on the petition in the following newspaper of federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 to section 17913 other than a change in the on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, et seq., Business and Professions Code). NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of residence address of a registered owner. A new except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section general circulation, printed in this county: What’s Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- Happening Tri-City Voice 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/14 fictitious business name statement must be filed 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change ally expires at the end of five years from the date before the expiration. in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Date: March 20, 2014 CNS-2615409# on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, Winifred Y. Smith The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- to section 17913 other than a change in the except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section rize the use in this state of a fictitious business residence address of a registered owner. A new Judge of the Superior Court FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/14 name in violation of the rights of another under fictitious business name statement must be filed NAME STATEMENT in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 before the expiration. CNS-2609504# File No. 489790 to section 17913 other than a change in the et seq., Business and Professions Code). The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Fictitious Business Name(s): residence address of a registered owner. A new 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/14 rize the use in this state of a fictitious business Taste Of India, 5144 Mowry Avenue, Fremont, fictitious business name statement must be filed name in violation of the rights of another under ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE CNS-2609667# FOR CHANGE OF NAME CA 94538, County of Alameda before the expiration. federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Case No. HG14716377 Registrant(s): The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- et seq., Business and Professions Code). Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Chaat Masala, LLC, 9119 Eastpointe Ct., rize the use in this state of a fictitious business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/14 California 95624; California name in violation of the rights of another under NAME STATEMENT Petition of: Brian Smith Wendy McFadden for CNS-2607878# Change of Name Business conducted by: A limited liability com- federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 File No. 489926-927 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: pany et seq., Business and Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name(s): Petitioner Brian Smith Wendy McFadden filed The registrant began to transact business using 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/14 1. Hope Enterprise, 2. Hold On Pain Ends, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6351 Thomas Ave., Newark, CA 94560, County NAME STATEMENT a petition with this court for a decree changing CNS-2613298# names as follows: N/A of Alameda File No. 489469 I declare that all information in this statement Registrant(s): Fictitious Business Name(s): Grace Loren Grimes-Smith to Grace Loren FICTITIOUS BUSINESS McFadden-Smith is true and correct. (A registrant who declares Gaurav Kainth, 6351 Thomas Ave., Newark, CA Rosehip Nail Spa, 5174 Mowry Avenue, as true any material matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT 94560 Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda The Court orders that all persons interested in this File No. 489967 matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- 17913 of the Business and Professions code that Business conducted by: An Individual Registrant(s): the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- Fictitious Business Name(s): The registrant began to transact business using Nguyen, Hoang Oanh, 39050 Donner Way, cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition Cathy Lin, 559 Enos Street, Fremont, CA for change of name should not be granted. Any demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Fremont, CA 94538. thousand dollars [$1,000].) 94539, County of Alameda N/A Nguyen, Dat Hung, 39050 Donner Way, Fremont, person objecting to the name changes described Registrant(s): above must file a written objection that includes /s/ Sonia Pabla, Member I declare that all information in this statement CA 94538. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Lin, Chih-Ling, 559 Enos Street, Fremont, CA is true and correct. (A registrant who declares Nguyen, Minh Hung, 4681 Hedgewick Ave., the reasons for the objection at least two court 94539 days before the matter is scheduled to be heard Alameda County on April 1, 2014 as true any material matter pursuant to Section Fremont, CA 94538. NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Business conducted by: An Individual 17913 of the Business and Professions code that Hoang, Thao L, 4681 Hedgewick Ave., Fremont, and must appear at the hearing to show cause The registrant began to transact business using why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- CA 94538. ally expires at the end of five years from the date the fictitious business name(s) listed above on demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one Business conducted by: a general partnership April 29, 2014 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 37

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The registrant began to transact business using This statement was filed with the County Clerk of To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin- of the California Probate Code. proposed action.) The independent admin- the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Alameda County on March 26, 2014. gent creditors, and persons who may oth- Other California statutes and legal author- istration authority will be granted unless an 01/17/2014. NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of erwise be interested in the will or estate, or ity may affect your rights as a creditor. interested person files an objection to the I declare that all information in this statement Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- is true and correct. (A registrant who declares ally expires at the end of five years from the date both, of: Dorothy Lee Reese You may want to consult with an attorney petition and shows good cause why the as true any material matter pursuant to Section on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, A Petition for Probate has been filed by knowledgeable in California law. court should not grant the authority. 17913 of the Business and Professions code that except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section Mark Piccolotti in the Superior Court of You may examine the file kept by the court. A hearing on the petition will be held in this the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change California, County of Alameda. If you are a person interested in the estate, court on May 14, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept. demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant The Petition for Probate requests that you may file with the court a Request for 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. thousand dollars [$1,000].) to section 17913 other than a change in the Jennifer Keystone be appointed as per- Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704-1109. /s/ Hoang Oanh Nguyen, General partner residence address of a registered owner. A new This statement was filed with the County Clerk of fictitious business name statement must be filed sonal representative to administer the of an inventory and appraisal of estate If you object to the granting of the petition, Alameda County on March 31, 2014. before the expiration. estate of the decedent. assets or of any petition or account as you should appear at the hearing and NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- The Petition requests authority to admin- provided in Probate Code section 1250. A state your objections or file written objec- Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- rize the use in this state of a fictitious business ister the estate under the Independent Request for Special Notice form is avail- tions with the court before the hearing. ally expires at the end of five years from the date name in violation of the rights of another under Administration of Estates Act. (This author- able from the court clerk. Your appearance may be in person or by on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 ity will allow the personal representative Attorney for Petitioner: Teresa L. Green, your attorney. except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section et seq., Business and Professions Code). 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/14 to take many actions without obtaining Cambpell Law Offices, 1970 Broadway, If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant court approval. Before taking certain very Suite 625, Oakland, CA 94612, Telephone: of the decedent, you must file your claim to section 17913 other than a change in the CNS-2606477# important actions, however, the personal 510-832-0742 with the court and mail a copy to the residence address of a registered owner. A new representative will be required to give 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/14 personal representative appointed by the fictitious business name statement must be filed STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS notice to interested persons unless they CNS-2611819# court within the later of either (1) four before the expiration. have waived notice or consented to the months from the date of first issuance of The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- BUSINESS NAME rize the use in this state of a fictitious business File No. 460496 proposed action.) The independent admin- NOTICE OF PETITION TO letters to a general personal representa- name in violation of the rights of another under The following person(s) has (have) abandoned istration authority will be granted unless an ADMINISTER ESTATE OF tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 the use of the fictitious business name: Magnafit, interested person files an objection to the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days et seq., Business and Professions Code). 968 Huntington Terr, Fremont, CA 94536 petition and shows good cause why the WILFORD OLAN REESE from the date of mailing or personal deliv- 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/14 The fictitious business name statement for the court should not grant the authority. CASE NO. RP12644986 ery to you of a notice under section 9052 Partnership was filed on 01/20/2014 in the County To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contin- CNS-2606479# of Alameda. A hearing on the petition will be held in this of the California Probate Code. Abbas S. Sadiq, 968 Huntington Terr, Fremont, court on May 14, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept. gent creditors, and persons who may oth- Other California statutes and legal author- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94536. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. erwise be interested in the will or estate, or ity may affect your rights as a creditor. NAME STATEMENT S/ Abbas S. Sadiq Way, Berkeley, CA 94704-1109. both, of: Wilford Olan Reese You may want to consult with an attorney File No. 489610 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of If you object to the granting of the petition, A Petition for Probate has been filed by knowledgeable in California law. Fictitious Business Name(s): Alameda County on March 24, 2014. you should appear at the hearing and Mark Piccolotti in the Superior Court of You may examine the file kept by the court. Corgi Canyon Mining, 42501 Albrae Street, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/14 California, County of Alameda. Suite 210, Fremont, CA 94538, County of state your objections or file written objec- If you are a person interested in the estate, Alameda. CNS-2605921# tions with the court before the hearing. The Petition for Probate requests that you may file with the court a Request for Registrant(s): Your appearance may be in person or by Jennifer Keystone be appointed as per- Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing Benjamin Castricone, 36955 Nichols Ave., your attorney. sonal representative to administer the of an inventory and appraisal of estate Fremont, CA 94536 If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor estate of the decedent. assets or of any petition or account as Business conducted by: an individual. of the decedent, you must file your claim The Petition requests authority to admin- provided in Probate Code section 1250. A The registrant began to transact business using ister the estate under the Independent the fictitious business name(s) listed above on PROBATE with the court and mail a copy to the Request for Special Notice form is avail- N/A personal representative appointed by the Administration of Estates Act. (This author- able from the court clerk. I declare that all information in this statement court within the later of either (1) four ity will allow the personal representative Attorney for Petitioner: Teresa L. Green, is true and correct. (A registrant who declares months from the date of first issuance of to take many actions without obtaining Cambpell Law Offices, 1970 Broadway, as true any material matter pursuant to Section letters to a general personal representa- court approval. Before taking certain very Suite 625, Oakland, CA 94612, Telephone: 17913 of the Business and Professions code that NOTICE OF PETITION TO tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the important actions, however, the personal 510-832-0742 the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- ADMINISTER ESTATE OF representative will be required to give demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/14 thousand dollars [$1,000].) DOROTHY LEE REESE from the date of mailing or personal deliv- notice to interested persons unless they CNS-2611818# /s/ Benjamin Castricone CASE NO. RP12644992 ery to you of a notice under section 9052 have waived notice or consented to the

City of Hayward seeks applicants for Board, Commission and Task Force SUBMITTED BY 1 potential vacancy) must own a business in the Downtown Green Task Force will need to file a Fair FRANK HOLLAND Keep Hayward Clean and Business Improvement Area of Hayward Political Practices Commission Statement Green Task Force (KHC>F) and pay assessments. Applicants for the of Economic Interests (Form 700). The City of Hayward is seeking indi- (3 vacancies) Council Economic Development Com- Interested individuals can apply online at viduals interested in serving Hayward. We Library Commission mittee must be residents of Hayward, www.hayward-ca.gov or obtain applications currently have openings on the following (2 vacancies) own/operate a business in Hayward, be from the Office of the City Clerk, 777 B bodies, which serve in an advisory capacity Personnel Commission senior management at a corporate business Street, Hayward, or call (510) 583-4400. to the City Council: (1 vacancy, 2 potential vacancies) in Hayward, or be formally affiliated with The application submission deadline is Community Services Commission Planning Commission and represent another entity or agency 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 10. Interviews (2 vacancies, 4 potential vacancies) (3 potential vacancies) concerned with economic development in with the City Council are scheduled for Council Economic Development Com- Prospective applicants must be registered the City of Hayward. Tuesday, July 22. Qualified Keep Hayward mittee (1 vacancy, 3 potential vacancies) voters residing within the Hayward city Individuals appointed to the Planning Clean and Green Task Force applicants Downtown Hayward Business limits. Applicants for the Downtown Busi- Commission, Community Services Com- will be required to interview with the Task Improvement Area Advisory Board ness Improvement Area Advisory Board do mission, Council Economic Development Force Panel on Wednesday, July 16. (3 vacancies, not need to live in Hayward; however, they Committee, and Keep Hayward Clean and City of Hayward launches Harnessing the wind at the crowdfunding Tech Challenge campaign SUBMITTED BY JULIANA O’BRIEN problem solving. This year’s event was held Relations Manager. “Our Cisco volunteers on the weekend of April 12 – 13. As the here today welcome the opportunity to in- SUBMITTED BY AND MICHELLE TRAN largest team-design competition in the Bay spire the next generation of innovators.” RANK OLLAND PHOTOS BY DON FERIA F H Area, thousands of students put their imag- In all, 1,200 students stepped up to the inations to the test. challenge to use the renewable energy The City of Hayward is partnering For 27 years, “The Tech Challenge” “One of The Tech’s deepest beliefs is source for this year’s competition. Teams with Citizinvestor – a crowdfunding and held at the Tech Museum of Innovation in that everyone is born to be a problem competed for several titles ranging from civic engagement platform for local gov- San Jose has inspired creativity and solver,” said Museum President Tim “Most Sustainable” to “Best Engineering ernment projects – to empower citizens equipped students with hands-on experi- Ritchie. “The Tech Challenge gives partici- Design” to “Best Prototyping.” Every par- to invest in their community. ences in engineering design and real-world pants an opportunity to ticipant also received a medal, T-shirt, The City has launched its first-ever experience and show how water bottle, and team photo for their hard crowdfunding campaign to raise innovative they can be.” work, ingenuity and dedication. $43,200 to expand a program to teach Each year, the annual low income and at-risk youth how to fly. team design-challenge Winning teams from the The City is partnering with East Bay presents participants with Greater Tri-City area: Aviators, a non-profit located at the a hands-on project geared 5th and 6th Grade Division: Hayward Executive Airport that has to solving a real-world Best Overall 2nd Place proven they can take a teenager from problem. This year’s chal- FOuR the WINdz knowing nothing about aviation to ob- lenge, “Harnessing the Team # 15 taining a private pilot’s license. Now, the Wind,” saw students use John Sinnott Elementary School City needs the help of citizens to expand the power of wind to (Milpitas Unified) the program to more youth. move water to the people Citizens can donate to the project at who need it most. Partici- Judges Choice http://www.citizinvestor.com/project/m pants revealed their entre- Woosh otivation-through-aviation but their preneurial spirits and Team # 603 credit cards will not be charged unless tried their hand at utiliz- Mission San Jose and the project reaches 100 percent of its ing the wind as a plausi- Chadbourne Elementary funding goal before the deadline. All do- ble solution to lowering (Fremont Unified) nations are tax deductible. the total energy con- “This initiative is amazing on a num- sumption in the moving 7th and 8th Grade Division ber of levels,” said Hayward Spokesman and processing of water. Best Engineering Design Frank Holland. “Most young people – The Tech Challenge, a Process 1st Place and particularly those with limited fi- signature program of The CAT nancial means – would never enjoy this Tech, provides months of Team # 619 type of opportunity. With this project, team learning in science, Homeschoolers of the East Bay we’re helping young people to develop a technology, engineering, highly marketable skill and providing an and math (STEM), and incentive for them to build a strong reinforces 21st-century High School Division foundation in science, technology, engi- skills of creativity, prob- Best Device Performance 1st Place neering and math.” lem solving, design, Evolutes While budgets in municipalities across teamwork, leadership, Team # 29 the United States have tightened in recent presentation, risk-taking, Mission San Jose High School years, Citizinvestor provides an alternative perseverance, and learn- (Fremont Unified) funding source for projects that cities don’t ing from failure. have budget for, but for which citizens are “The ingenuity and Best Overall 1st Place clearly passionate. The City of Hayward is commitment exemplified H2I – Happy to Innovate the 23rd municipality to crowdfund a by students at The Tech Team # 72 project on Citizinvestor. Challenge is extraordi- Fremont Home School Team For more details, please visit nary,” said Jessica Gra- http://www.citizinvestor.com/project/m ham, Cisco’s Community For more information, visit: thetech.org otivation-through-aviation. Page 38 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE April 29, 2014

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They say laughter is the best medicine. It can even help you lose a few pounds along the way! How? Well, it’s because comedy can be a sport as well. ComedySportz is the award-winning interactive comedy show where two teams of “act-letes” compete for audience laughs and points while improvising scenes, games, and musicals based on audience suggestions. The teams will be breaking all the rules, so expect nothing but fast and fun improv comedy for all audiences when they take the stage in the Smith Center at Ohlone College on Friday, May 2. This special performance features comedian and A South Bay native, Inouye serves as traffic news anchor Mike Inouye of NBC’s NBC’s weekday morning traffic anchor. In Today in the Bay. addition to reporting traffic, Inouye has a Each ComedySportz show is different. passion for live performance. He has ap- No time outs… just a fast-paced improv 8:30 p.m. Everyone gets involved as audience mem- peared in multiple venues including the comedy that pulls you into the action. Bring Ohlone College, Smith Center bers shout out cues to the players that will Comedy Store in Hollywood, and with the entire family, be prepared to laugh out 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont prompt the next turn of comic events. various clubs and Bay Area theatre compa- loud, and don’t miss the show! Box Office: (510) 659-6031 “The performance you see will never, ever nies, including ComedySportz’ San Jose Online tickets: www.smithcenter.com be repeated because everything’s made up chapter, where he performs as a profes- ComedySportz Improv Comedy $20 General/ $18 Senior/ $15 Student right there on the spot,” said Inouye. sional improvisational comedian. Friday, May 2 $2 Event Parking

SUBMITTED BY SHEFALI SASTRY renovation of Mission San Jose High School’s Arts Department. Mission San Jose High School’s Per- The theme revolves around George forming Arts Department hosts its 20th Gershwin’s iconic jazz symphony, “Rhapsody annual Jazz Gala to the theme of “Rhap- in Blue,” and highlights San Francisco’s musi- sody in Blue,” Friday, May 16. In celebra- cal landmarks through décor elements. tion of the Gala’s 20th anniversary, MSJ “Rhapsody in Blue” will take place at High School alumni will make a special the Fremont Marriott. Before May 1, gen- appearance and perform alongside the eral admission tickets are $75 per person; school’s award-winning choirs, Jazz Band, $90 after May 1 (members of MSJ Univer- Orchestra, and Color Guard. sal Performers eligible for discount). Tick- Guests will be treated to a three-course ets can be purchased from meal while being entertained by the www.showtix4u.com or from the MSJ school’s choral and instrumental music Universal Performers: (510) 668-6077. groups. Capping the evening, guests are in- Rhapsody in Blue vited to take to the dance floor when the Friday, May 16 Jazz Band performs. All the while, revelers 6:30 p.m. will have the opportunity to win raffle bas- Fremont Marriott kets and bid on a rich variety of col- 46100 Landing Pkwy, Fremont lectibles, such as a framed original poster (510) 668-6077 of the Beatle’s Candlestick Park concert, www.showtix4u.com and autographed sports memorabilia. Pro- Tickets: $75 before May 1, ceeds will be used for development and $90 after May 1 April 29, 2014 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 39

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provided by Mission Valley Re- gional Occupational Program (MVROP). MVROP’s CTE programs, available to high school teens in the Fremont, New Haven, and Newark school districts, are designed to engage students to start thinking about career interests. “It is a foolproof way for them to find out where they want to be in life,” says Allison Aldinger, MVROP’s public relations ad- ministrator. If that piques your interest, the cost to enroll is also enticing. The cost… nothing! Classes are free for high school CTE programs work in con- that designs and manufactures caring from head to toe” in a garage, and much more. CTE students. cert with public school’s core cur- semiconductor equipment. number of disciplines. graduates earn higher wages than Through ten distinct and in- riculum and enable students to The future of MVROP is The construction program is others in their demographic; they demand career pathways, stu- gain an advantage in the work- bright. Aldinger says, “We’ve had currently engaged in a unique have more success in career ad- dents learn and receive hands-on place by becoming familiar with a lot of development this year.” project –constructing an entire vancement; impressive enroll- training by a staff with at least and developing a skill set in high- The school is planning to expand house. They plan to sell it and ment rates in post-secondary five years industry-specific experi- demand career fields. into middle schools and include reinvest any profit back into the education; better 12th grade at- ence. “Each teacher goes through To make sure that training re- alternatives for adults on its cam- program. tendance; and improved grade a two-week ‘boot camp’ where mains relevant to the job market, pus. The MVROP mission state- Additional programs include: point averages from 10th to 12th they actually do every single les- MVROP constantly reviews ment summarizes: Arts, Media, and Entertainment; grades, according to the Longitu- son,” Aldinger said. MVROP’s training effectiveness by monitor- “relevant career technical edu- Engineering and Architecture; dinal Study Report conducted by programs currently train over ing how it translates to graduate cation by preparing students for Hospitality, Tourism, and Recre- UC Riverside. This impressive fa- 5,000 students in the East Bay. employment and inviting local employment and college through ation; Information and Commu- cility isn’t the only place students MVROP adds another dimen- companies to help develop a rele- industry standard tools, training, nication Technologies; receive training; classes are also sion to high school student edu- vant and timely curriculum. By and experience.” Marketing, Sales, and Service; held in every high school in the cation. It instills a sense of investing in the education of Some of the more popular Public Services; Transportation; Tri-City region. professionalism, provides practi- MVROP students, local compa- pathways at MVROP are Health and Childcare. cal work experience and a chance nies are helping themselves, Service and Medical Technology, The training center, which MVROP is located at to explore vocational options. Aldinger says. Fremont-based and Building and Construction began CTE courses in 1969, 5019 Stevenson Boulevard in Aldinger says, “We offer the type Tesla Motors, for example, has Trades programs. According to houses 19 classrooms with four Fremont. For more informa- of relevant and rigorous CTE hired numerous MVROP gradu- Aldinger, the medical programs state-of-the-art biotechnology tion, call (510) 657-1865 or programs that local schools are ates, as has Lam Research, an- offer quite a few varieties and are and health services laboratories, visit www.mvrop.org. unable to offer on their own.” other Fremont-based company very hands on. “They are taught six computer labs, an automotive April 29, 2014 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 40