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What comes to mind when you think of theater? Perhaps you recall fond memories of high school drama class, a song from a favorite musical, or a touching storyline. Theater is a bound- less source of entertainment, but it can also boost confidence of kids who participate. It is this unique aspect of theater that drew Ish Amitoj Kaur to found The Theater Factory. The Theater Factory is a place for children to learn the skills of drama while building self-confidence and leadership skills. Kaur, who has a professional background and training in the performing arts, was inspired to start a theater-training group for children in the Bay Area after the birth of her son. After many years of traveling around the United States for various theater

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Mt. Eden Gallery of Art (MEGA) is proud to present the finest BY DAVID R. NEWMAN United States Secretary of Labor Tom Perez has work from seniors in Advanced Placement (AP) Studio: Drawing PHOTO COURTESY OF LAUREN SUGAYAN warned of a decline in the skilled trade workforce as people retire over the next seven years. There is and AP Studio: 3D Design. This show features work from our top therefore a great need for more apprenticeship pro- artists; it’s the only opportunity they have to show their best pieces The Cypress Mandela Training Center, a nation- before they are mailed in their AP portfolio. We hope you can join ally-recognized nonprofit that specializes in job train- grams nationwide. Cypress Mandela Training Cen- ter offers a 16-week, free pre-apprenticeship us to celebrate these outstanding artistic achievements! ing for disadvantaged youth, has just opened a satellite The show features 75 pieces from 16 students; all graduating sen- branch at the former Barnard White Middle School in program for anyone over the age of 18. Training is both hands-on and classroom, with a boot camp iors in AP Drawing with teacher Carrie King and Geoff Landreau’s Union City. The program is based in West Oakland, AP 3D Design (sculpture) class. Participating students also submit a and will now serve south Alameda County. style that gives students discipline and focus to help them become successful in life. portfolio of work to be considered for college credit. Drawing stu- The new center, which officially opened Mon- dents must submit some digital and some actual work, while Sculp- day, February 9, is the result of a lengthy collabora- The unique program specializes in construction skills, including plumbing, electrical, cement, fram- ture students submit all works digitally. Several student artists have tive process between the City of Union City, New applied to art colleges and are waiting for final decisions. Many have Haven Unified School District, and Cypress Man- ing, and solar that not only trains applicants, but places them in high-paying jobs as well, with an im- already received pre-approval at California College of the Arts, School dela. At the opening ceremony, Union City Mayor of the Art Institute of Chicago, and other schools. Carol Dutra-Vernaci announced, “The program is pressive 85 to 90 percent job placement rate. going to benefit the entire region. We’re helping to continued on page 5 continued on page 14 establish the next generation of the workforce.”

INDEX Classified...... 35 It’s a date ...... 21 Public Notices...... 36 Arts & Entertainment ...... 21 Community Bulletin Board . . 34 Kid Scoop ...... 16 Real Estate...... 15 Contact Us ...... 29 Mind Twisters ...... 18 Sports ...... 26 Bookmobile Schedule ...... 23 Editorial/Opinion ...... 29 Obituary ...... 31 Subscribe ...... 7 Business ...... 10 Home & Garden ...... 13 Protective Services ...... 33 Page 2 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE February 24, 2015 Healing the Heart Successful Quintuple Bypass and Cardiac Rehabilitation Restore Healthy Heart Function for Patient with ‘Premature Coronary Artery Disease’

oronary artery disease is a days later he went for a walk and Dr. Shashank Jolly, the cardio- condition usually associ- once again experienced lighthead- thoracic surgeon who performed C ated with aging. Erwin edness and nausea. His wife took the surgery at Washington Hospi- Fajardo was only age 34, however, him to the hospital in Hayward tal, explains that Mr. Fajardo’s se- when he was diagnosed in 2001 where he stayed overnight. rious coronary artery condition with a blocked right coronary ar- “His blood tests showed no was unusual for a man his age. Dr. Shashank Jolly, a cardiothoracic surgeon from the Washington Township Medical tery. This artery supplies blood into sign of a heart attack, and a stress “Mr. Fajardo doesn’t have dia- Foundation performed quintuple bypass surgery on Erwin Fajardo (photographed) during a 10-hour procedure at Washington Hospital. the right ventricle – the lower test showed no problems, so they betes, and only has mild high chamber of the heart that pumps released him from the hospital,” blood pressure and cholesterol lev- says Mr. Fajardo. “He explained passed by, he always took time to oxygen-poor blood to the lungs. Mrs. Fajardo notes. “He was els,” says Dr. Jolly. “He had not the results of the angiogram and assure us that this was the reason “I was feeling lightheaded and lightheaded off and on for the done anything wrong – he ate a the need for bypass surgery, as why. Dr. Jolly constantly updated nauseated, so I decided to lie down next month. We thought maybe healthy diet, he exercised regularly, well as all the risks involved with us during surgery and prepared and rest,” he recalls. “When the it had something to do with his and he was slim. The problem was surgery. He also said that if there us for what to expect within 24 feeling didn’t go away, my wife Ce- medications. I finally asked his he had developed coronary artery were any additional problems hours after surgery. He even as- cilia took me to our local hospital doctor to be an advocate for my disease prematurely – his coronary that he discovered during surgery, sured us that he would be avail- in Hayward. My cardiologist, Dr. husband.” arteries were aging faster than his he would fix them, too. He an- able anytime if anything Steven DeGalan, performed an an- The problem was not his med- chronological age, as evidenced by swered all our questions and was happened since he was only two giogram and found the blockage. ications. A coronary angiogram the need for having a stent inserted straight to the point. He came to miles from the hospital. He also works at Washington Hos- performed at Washington Hospi- when he was just 34.” see me every day while we were “I observed Dr. Jolly during pital in Fremont, where I was tal discovered multiple blockages A family history of early heart waiting for the surgery.” my husband's stay in the Coro- transferred to have the stent in- in arteries leading to the heart. disease also may have been a fac- The open-heart surgery nary Care Unit and he was very serted into the blocked artery. “They told me the artery lead- tor. Mr. Fajardo reports that his lasted about 10 hours. hands-on not only with my hus- After that, I didn’t have any prob- ing to the right ventricle was 100 father was in his 40s when he had “Dr. Jolly did his very best to band, but also with all of his pa- lems at all until last September.” percent blocked, and four arteries a type of heart valve surgery. put our family's mind at ease, tients,” she adds. “His The Fajardos had spent a good on the left side were also about Waiting to undergo major sur- even given the seriousness of the interactions with patients and portion of last summer hiking 95 percent blocked,” Mr. Fajardo gery can be a daunting experi- situation,” says Mrs. Fajardo. their families, as well as with the around Zion and Bryce Canyon says. “At the time, I was on a ence, but the Fajardos note that “The most significant thing that nurses, were wonderful. He is National Parks in Utah, and he blood-thinning medication, so Dr. Jolly and the rest of the staff stood out was his confidence and calm, very professional, caring reports feeling just fine through- they decided to take me off the at Washington Hospital helped meticulousness during surgery. and always has a smile on his out those excursions. Then, at medication and have me wait sev- put them at ease. He took time to perform the sur- face. Our family is so thankful home on his 48th birthday, he eral days to perform quintuple “We met Dr. Jolly on the day gery as perfectly and as safely as suffered a bad headache. Two bypass surgery.” the angiogram was performed,” possible. And when the hours continued on page 5

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11:00 PM 11:00 AM Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Hypertension: The Silent & Heart Disease Take the Steps: What You Diabetes Matters: Killer From One Second to Arthritis: Do I Have Should Know About Foot Research: Advancing 11:30 PM the Next Diabetes Matters: Partner- One of 100 Types? Acetaminophen Overuse Care Diabetes Management Diabetes Matters: Insulin: 11:30 AM ing with your Doctor to Danger Everything You Want to Know Improve Control February 24, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 3 It’s Time to Tee Off – Celebrating 30 Years! Tournament registration and sponsorships opportunities are available – Join Us! n Monday, April 27, golf enthusiasts and friends surgical innovation is always advancing, the Foundation continue to be enthusiastic supporters of the 30-year- of Washington Hospital will continue a 30-year looks forward to helping underwrite the cost of equip- old golf tournament. In addition, as a founding mem- Otradition that has raised over $1.7 million in sup- ment that surgeons will need in the future. As Founda- ber of the Washington Hospital Service League, Laura port of health-care services for the residents of Washington tion President it is my goal to reach a record attendance in has been an active volunteer at Washington Hospital Township Healthcare District. The golfers will tee off at this, our thirtieth tournament. Join us for a great day and for 59 years! Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation’s 30th An- a great cause." “We are looking forward to a great day on the golf nual Golf Tournament at Castlewood Country Club in In addition to the 18-hole golf tournament, the event course with friends and colleagues, celebrating the 30th Pleasanton, a 36-hole private facility, with two challenging will include a putting contest, bar-b-que lunch, contest anniversary” said Lamar Hinton, who is serving again as golf courses and incredible views. holes, refreshments, a cocktail reception and an awards Golf Tournament chairman. “I’d like to thank our com- Since 1985, golfers of all levels of ability and experience banquet. During the banquet, a selection of exciting golf mittee’s volunteers for their dedication and hard work in have gathered for the annual tournament, enjoying a day on equipment, fun adventures, wine tastings, spa baskets and making the entire day a rewarding experience for every the links followed by an awards banquet in the evening. Non- other items will be up for bid at the silent auction and in participant. I would also like to extend special thanks to golfers are encouraged to support Washington Hospital by at- the raffle. There will also be a live auction offering an op- this year’s Gold Sponsor, Fremont Bank, for its continued tending the reception and awards banquet in the beautiful portunity to play in the Lexus Champions for Charity Na- support year after year,” Hinton emphasized. ballroom at Castlewood. tional Golf Tournament, a private sky box at an Oakland There is still plenty of time to sign up for the tourna- Rod Silveira, Foundation President says “Each year, Athletics baseball game and more! ment or become a tournament sponsor. For more infor- community members come to enjoy a day of golf, but The event is held in memory of longtime Fremont mation about Washington Hospital Healthcare they also want to support healthcare programs in our businessman Gene Angelo Pessagno, a founding mem- Foundation’s 30th Annual Golf Tournament, or to register community. This year, proceeds from the tournament will ber of Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation. as a participant or sponsor, please email help fund surgical care at Washington Hospital. Because Gene Angelo Pessagno’s widow, Laura, and her family [email protected] or call (510) 791-3428.

Photos from the 2014 Annual Golf Tournament. For more information about the Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation’s 30th Annual Golf Tournament, taking place on Monday, April 27, or to register as a participant or sponsor, please email [email protected] or call (510) 791-3428. Staying on Top of Your Health is Easy with MyChart Washington Hospital Healthcare System Offers Free, Confidential and Secure Online Service Have you ever intended to contact your doctor This is an ongoing column in which Dr. Mary Maish answers about some nagging health issue, but every time you your health-related questions. Questions for Dr. Maish should thought about it, the office was closed? Wouldn’t it be be emailed to Ask the Doctor at: [email protected] great if you could just send your health care provider an email whenever it’s convenient for you? Racing Heart After Eating Now you can with MyChart, a free, confidential online service offered by Washington Hospital Health- and Depression Concerns care System that lets you message your provider, access your medical records, and so much more. For example, Dear Doctor, you can find out if your child’s vaccinations are up-to- Why does my heart race after I eat certain foods? date, schedule appointments, refill prescriptions, and check test results, all with just a few clicks on your key- MyChart is a free, secure and confidential online service offered to Dear reader, board or mobile device. patients at Washington Hospital Healthcare System and affiliated There are several reasons why this may be happening, but “MyChart is convenient and easy to use,” said clinics. 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That’s often when you remember you’re sup- your health, and help you manage your family’s health,” stomach into the esophagus, heartburn) following a meal. posed to contact the doctor. Now you can send a mes- Smith added. “You can access your child’s information or The acid irritation of the esophagus may provoke an unpleas- sage right when you’re thinking about it. You should another family member’s through a proxy.” ant sensation in the chest as if your heart was racing. expect a reply within two business days.” MyChart provides an overview of your medical MyChart is part of Washington Hospital Health- records, including the medications you are taking as Dear Doctor, care System’s WeCare, a sophisticated electronic med- well as the prescribed dosage and name of the provider, I'm a happy person, but I'm worried about depression. ical records system that allows providers to have any allergies and the reactions you had, and a list of A lot of people in my family have had it and had to patients’ health information at their fingertips so they immunizations and the dates received. You can even take antidepressants. Could I just get it out of the blue? receive more personalized, accurate, and timely care. download portions of your medical information and MyChart provides an online portal for users to navi- send it to doctors outside of the Washington Hospital Dear Reader gate the system using a computer, mobile phone, Healthcare System network. The fact that you say you're a happy person makes depression tablet, or any other device that connects to the inter- Instead of waiting for a phone call or letter from in your case unlikely. However, if you have a lot of family net. It is a secure network with safeguards to protect your provider, you can see test results as soon as they members that have depression, then you are probably suscep- patient privacy. Each user creates a password-protected are posted to MyChart. After you receive a test, My- tible to it. I recommend you watch out for symptoms closely account that is encrypted to provide optimum security. Chart will send an email notice when the result is and seek treatment if you see any of the following signs: The free online service is available to patients in the available for viewing. changes in appetite, changes in sleep, lack of joy in things that Washington Hospital Healthcare System and WeCare The Message Center works like any other emailing used to be fun, or thoughts of suicide. partners, including Washington Hospital inpatient and system. Once you log in to MyChart, you can access outpatient clinics, Washington Township Medical messages in your inbox or compose and send messages. Mary S. Maish, M.D Foundation clinics, Washington Urgent Care, Wash- “MyChart makes it possible to ask your health care ington Radiation Oncology, Washington Outpatient provider questions or schedule appointments outside Dr. Maish is a board certified thoracic and Rehabilitation Center, and Washington On Wheels general surgeon. 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“There aren’t many four-year schools that are Upcoming Events: using the Sway program yet and to my knowl- Ohlone College edge there isn’t a single community college in the nation. We’re going to be front and center Playwrights Festival with this.” Thurs, Mar 12, Fri, Mar 13, 8pm NUMMI Theatre in the Smith Center While most of us enjoyed Super Bowl 49 ting and get hands-on experience. The intern- Roberts enjoys the opportunity to bring his from our living room, Ohlone professor Jeff ship program further prepares students for ca- professional and educational background into Smith Center Roberts was high above the field in Phoenix reers in athletic training, physical therapy, practice in helping strengthen Ohlone’s Athlet- ics program. After the many opportunities pro- Presents! watching the game but more importantly, sports medicine, or other related fields. Zodiac Trio: Clarinet, watching the players for potential head in- With approximately 200 student athletes on vided to him in his career, he feels that he can juries. Professor Roberts has been Ohlone’s campus and frequent visiting athletes, Professor bring those experiences back to benefit the stu- Violin, Piano dent athletes and to contribute to the develop- Fri, Mar 13, 8pm head athletic trainer and professor of kinesiol- Roberts is dedicated to keeping Ohlone at the Jackson Theatre in the Smith Center ogy since 2008. Since 2011 he’s been the frontlines of concussion management technol- ment of students in kinesiology and training. “spotter” for the NFL’s Concussion Protocol ogy. A recent example of introducing a new tech- Management program at the O.co Coliseum nology is the use of Sway mobile software, which during all Oakland Raiders home games. uses the motion detection in smartphones to de- Based on his excellent performance as a spot- tect balance deficit, an indicator that an individ- ter for the Oakland Raiders, the NFL invited ual suffered a traumatic brain injury. Roberts to work at the Super Bowl. “It’s really exciting,” said Roberts of the “That was a really cool event for me. One new innovation for detecting concussions. of those bucket-list, once in a lifetime things Psychology Club and I wore my Ohlone gear proudly that Speaker Series weekend,” said Roberts. When he’s not working at the Raiders Film Screening: “An Honest Liar – home games, Roberts teaches full-time in the The Amazing Randi Story” Kinesiology and Athletic Training department Fri, Apr 3, 7pm at Ohlone College. With 12 classes offered this semester and 34 students enrolled in the All events at the Smith clinical training program, Ohlone offers two Center at Ohlone College degrees for students planning to continue on 43600 Mission Boulevard to four-year schools and pursue a career in the Fremont, CA 94539 field. Students have the unique opportunity Tickets available at: to work with certified trainers in a clinical set- www.smithcenter.com

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continued from page 2 Healing the Heart Successful Quintuple Bypass and Cardiac Rehabilitation Restore Healthy Heart Function for Patient with ‘Premature Coronary Artery Disease’ and grateful for his service. I’ve “Mr. Fajardo and his family never known a doctor who cared have a very positive outlook, so much.” which really helped with his After he was released to go speedy recovery,” says Dr. Jolly. home on October 28, Mr. Fajardo “We were all fortunate that he decided to take part in Washing- was diagnosed properly and ton Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilita- treated effectively so he could get tion Program, which offers back to the life he enjoys.” exercise sessions under the close “I’m still taking aspirin as a mild supervision of an exercise physiol- blood-thinner, and medications for ogist and a registered nurse. A my blood pressure and cholesterol, cardiologist who serves as medical but I feel great and I can run two advisor to the program also is miles again without any problems,” available as needed. During exer- Mr. Fajardo says. cises, the patient is connected to His wife adds, “We can’t thank portable electronic equipment to Dr. Jolly and the staff at Washing- monitor the heart rate and blood ton Hospital enough. As the old pressure. saying goes, you can have all the Mr. Fajardo notes he is still at- money in the world, but without tending Cardiac Rehabilitation Pro- your health, you have nothing.” gram sessions on Monday, For more information about the Wednesday and Friday every week. variety of cardiovascular programs at He has not experienced any Washington Hospital, visit episodes of lightheadedness or other www.whhs.com and click on “Car- symptoms since the surgery. An In- diovascular” under the “Services” ternet network engineer for Oracle, tab. For information about the Car- he returned to work on January 5 diac Rehabilitation Program, which and started traveling for work again requires a physician referral, visit in early February. www.whhs.com/heart/cardiac_rehab.

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Arthur Shanks, Executive Di- cess stories like this have earned rector of Cypress Mandela, has the Cypress Mandela Training been in the construction trade for Center several national and local over 40 years. “We have three awards and recognition. things that we focus on at the A key player in all of this was training center: love, respect, and Nancy George, Executive Direc- honor. Making life changes in tor of Kids’ Zone, an after school kids is really what it’s all about.” academic and enrichment pro- Shanks credits the center’s success gram based at the former Barnard to the hard work and dedication White Middle School. It was her of the staff, some of whom are, vision of a career initiative that themselves, graduates of the pro- brought Cypress Mandela to gram. Union City. 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(PHASE) program with a two-year, $400,000 grant that will be ad- Limited time offer. Expires 3/30/15 Expires 3/30/15 ministered by Alameda Health System Foundation. AHS will be expanding the number of patients participating in the PHASE program, 30/60/90K MILE SERVICE which targets adults ages 45 to 74 who have uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension. 95* Does not include timing belt 95* Does not include timing belt (Required on some cars). (Required on some cars). PHASE combines a fixed-dose medication regiment with lifestyle $179. $349. changes. Successfully implementing the program requires team-based Platinum Plugs additional. 6 & 8 cyl. Higher. Platinum Plugs additional. 6 & 8 cyl. Higher. Additional parts and labor for SUB’s, Vans, & 4x4 care, with coordination between pharmacies and direct care providers, Additional parts and labor for SUB’s, Vans, & 4x4 STANDARD INCLUDES: PREMIUM INCLUDES: along with reliable patient data management. .Maintenance tune-up .Transmission filter & gasket Maintenance tune-up .Replace oil/filter .Replace fuel filter .Replace PVC valve .Tire rotation/inspection “Too often we are providing care for patients with a multitude of .Radiator drain & fill .Inspect belts and hoses .Balance tires .Radiator drain & fill CV boots .Replace air filter .Transmission filter & gasket .Replace oil/filter chronic conditions, which is overwhelming for them to manage with- .Brake inspection .Fuel injection service .Brake inspection .Tire rotation/inspect CV Boots .Brake fluid flush out support. The PHASE program allows people to learn about . Power Steering flush .Inspect belts & hoses healthy choices and how to manage their chronic conditions,” said See disclaimer for more details. With coupon only. See disclaimer for more details. With coupon only. Limited time offer. Expires 3/30/15 Mark Maus, DO, MPH, AHS’s Eastmont Wellness Medical Director. Limited time offer. Expires 3/30/15 “Our team works with each patient to create a custom, individual plan Additional Services Available: Timing Belt, Water Pump, Suspension, Exhaust, that meets their needs.” Transmission Services, Engine and Transmission Replacement In 2015, AHS will focus on patients served by its two largest free- *Prices apply to most cars & trucks. Add’l part & labor for SUV’s, Vans, and 4x4’s extra. Platinum spark plugs extra. Specials standing clinics: Eastmont Wellness, located in East Oakland, and not applicable to FWD cars with pressed rotors and 4WD vehicles. 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SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF HAYWARD

Hayward is currently seeking applicants to serve on the new Down- town Specific Plan Task Force. Apply now to lend your voice to this important visioning project. The Task Force will meet at least seven times over the course of 14 months to make recommendations on key issues and to weigh in on critical decisions leading to a preferred plan that establishes primary goals and strategies to achieve them. The Downtown Specific Plan will provide a community-supported vision for Downtown, specific development and zoning standards, and implementation measures to realize the plan’s goals and objectives. The plan will build upon Downtown Hayward’s existing strengths and bolster efforts to energize the area. This effort will also bring the Down- town Specific Plan into sync with the updated General Plan, and provide implementation strategies for some of the over-arching policies in the General Plan. Applications must be completed and submitted to the Development Services Department, Planning Division by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 27. Postmarks will not be accepted. Interviews will be held the week of March 1 and appointments to the Task Force will occur on February 9. For a flyer and application, visit http://www.ci.hayward.ca.us/. Call Damon Golubics at (510) 583-4210 with any questions.

Documentary film and food fundraiser

SUBMITTED BY chased at the door or pre-ordered MARICELA GUTIERREZ through Eventbrite: https://unaccompanied.eventbrite.com. The South County Unaccom- Beverages and food will also panied Minors and Migrant Fam- be sold during the event. Loca- ilies Collaborative cordially tion is wheelchair accessible. invites the community to attend a screening of “Which Way Documentary Film and Food DID YOU KNOW? Home” a documentary that fol- Fundraiser Business Owners, tenants improvements, lows the lives of migrant children Tuesday, Mar 10 from Central America/Mexico on 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. can be overlooked in coverage provided. their journey to the U.S. This is a (doors open at 5:45 p.m.) THINK MELLO INSURANCE fundraising event where all pro- Our Lady of Our Rosary ceeds will go to legal representa- Church 510-790-1118 tion fees for unaccompanied 703 C St, Union City (510) 710-4602 www.insurancemsm.com #OB84518 children and migrant families seeking asylum in Southern Tickets: https://unaccompa- Alameda County. nied.eventbrite.com A donation of $6 per ticket is $6 requested. Tickets can be pur- February 24, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 7

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ertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, the Swiss co- Bfounders and pilots of Solar Impulse, along with their partners revealed the detailed global flight route of Solar Im- pulse 2 (Si2). The first solar-powered plane able to fly day and night will land in 12 locations across the world and travel 35,000 kilometers in the first attempt to fly around the globe without using a drop of fuel. For pilots Piccard and Borschberg, the drive behind their mission is declared Piccard, initiator and the Atlantic, the final legs include a to demonstrate how clean tech- chairman of Solar Impulse. stopover in Southern Europe or nologies and a pioneering spirit Si2 will take off from Abu North Africa before arriving back can change the world. Dhabi, capital of the United Arab in Abu Dhabi. “With our attempt to complete Emirates, on March 1 (weather The first round-the-world solar the first solar powered round-the- permitting) and return by late July adventure will span approximately world flight, we want to demon- or early August 2015. The route in- 25 flight days, spread over five DID YOU KNOW? cludes stops in Muscat, Oman; months and covering approximately strate that clean technology and Without new Car replacement endorsement renewable energy can achieve the Ahmedabad and Varanasi, India; 35,000 kilometers at speeds of be- impossible. We want youth, leaders, Mandalay, Myanmar; and tween 50 and 100 km/h. you couldlose money within six months of Chongqing and Nanjing, China. “Solar Impulse is not the first organizations and policymakers to purchase if accident should occur understand that what Solar Impulse After crossing the Pacific Ocean via solar airplane; however, it is the can achieve in the air, everyone can Hawaii, Si2 will fly across the con- first able to cross oceans and con- THINK MELLO INSURANCE tinental U.S.A., stopping in three tinents – remaining in the air for accomplish here on the ground in 510-790-1118 #OB84518 their everyday lives. Renewable en- locations – Phoenix, AZ and New several days and nights in a row ergy can become an integral part of York City. A location in the Mid- without landing,” said www.insurancemsm.com our lives, and together, we can help west will be decided dependent on Borschberg, Solar Impulse co- save our planet’s natural resources,” weather conditions. After crossing founder and CEO. “But now we have to ensure the sustainability of the pilot in order to complete the route; Solar Impulse 2 must accomplish what no other plane in the history of aviation has achieved – flying without fuel for five consecutive days and nights with only one pilot in the unpres- surized cockpit.” The public can follow the adventure on a daily basis on www.solarimpulse.com and through various social media platforms such as: twitter.com/solarimpulse facebook.com/solarimpulse plus.google.com/+solarimpulse youtube.com/SolarImpulseChannel

February is Rotary Awareness Month

(Left to Right): Stew Park, President of the Rotary Club of San Jose; Robbie Izat, President of the Rotary Club of San Jose East/Evergreen; Yolette Merritt; Ed Jellen, District Governor; and Dave Cortese, President of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Subscribe today. We deliver. SUBMITTED BY GINGER TAYLOR MCDONALD 39737 Paseo Padre Parkway Suite B, Fremont, CA 94538 510-494-1999 fax 510-796-2462 The Santa Clara County (SCC) Board of Supervisors encour- [email protected] www.tricityvoice.com aged all citizens to join them in recognizing Rotary Interna- Subscription Form q 12 Months for $75 tional for its 110 years of service to improving the human PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY condition in local communities around the world, announced q Renewal - 12 months for $50 Dave Cortese, President. Date: q Check q Credit Card q Cash “It is a great honor to be acknowledged by the SCC Board,” said Ed Jellen. “Every year the collaborative effort of 4,000 Bay Area Rotarians donate on average $1.5 million dollars and thou- Name: Credit Card #: sands of volunteer hours and expertise to help sustain vital community programs.” Jellen is Rotary District 5170 Governor. Card Type: Address: The source of project funding begins with club fundraisers. The events are designed to captivate the interest that best serves Exp. Date: Zip Code: the cultural tapestry of our Bay Area neighborhoods. City, State, Zip Code: Funds are allocated to strengthen the capacity of communities by providing scholarships, youth leadership training, art and Delivery Name & Address if different from Billing: STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) education in Business Name if applicable: the classroom, computers, books, school supplies, hot breakfasts and luncheons, warm clothing, medical supplies, free health q Home Delivery q Mail clinics for the uninsured and the global eradication of Polio to mention just a few. At the core of the projects is Rotary’s motto: Phone: “Service Above Self.” For more information about the E-Mail: Rotary club, visit joinrotary5170.org Authorized Signature: (Required for all forms of payment) Page 8 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE February 24, 2015

Bullfrogs, bobcats and politics The Saga

Continues.... 510-792-4587 39120 Argonaut Way #108, Fremont, Ca. 94538-1304 Y RIC ILLS B E M , www.ohlonehumanesociety.org COMMUNITY RELATIONS, OHS Ohlone Humane Society “We are allowing the importation of something that poses an ex- tinction threat to California native nella, pasturella (all potentially We’re on the brink of losing all species, and a health threat, and we fatal in humans), giardia, blood our native frogs. And what a sad are saying it’s a bureaucratic prob- parasites, even one case of world that would be. Talk’s lem...? As far as I’m concerned, malaria. It is ILLEGAL to sell cheap. Time to ban the imports. that’s just not good enough.” such products for human con- BOBCATS - Bobcat trapping sumption, yet the sales go on un- was also on the Commission’s CA Fish & Game Commis- abated. Where’s the Health agenda that day. Assemblymem- sioner Richard Rogers, 2/12/12 Department? ber Richard Bloom’s AB 1213 Even more troubling, the ma- bans this cruelty from about 60% BULLFROGS - The State jority of bullfrogs test positive for of California. The intent of the Fish & Game Commission met the dreaded chytrid fungus (Ba- original bill was to ban ALL bob- in Sacramento on February 12. trachochytrium dendrobatidis, or cat trapping, but it was watered Agenda Item #32 was a “White Bd), thought to have caused the down in committee. Some 38 Paper” produced by biologists extinctions of some 200 frog and people spoke on this issue, the from the Dept. of Fish & other amphibians species world- overwhelming majority of whom Wildlife (DFW) entitled, “Impli- wide in recent years. That alone favored a state-wide ban on the cations of Importing American should be ample reason to stop trapping of these beautiful cats, a Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus this commerce, yes? Even the critical part of the eco-system. = Rana catesbeiana) into Califor- water is contaminated. Some 1600 bobcats are nia.” (“White Paper” and video Chuck Bonham, DFW Di- trapped annually for their fur, an available on Commission’s web- rector (a Brown-appointee, as unnecessary and brutal luxury site - www.fgc.ca.gov.) are all Commission members), item shipped primarily to China This issue has been before the noted that it was “extremely im- and Russia, a true “Crime Commission for 20+ years. Sim- portant” that all parties “be very Against Nature.” The Commis- ple fix: Cease the permits for this careful and cautious” about is- sion is considering several op- highly-invasive species. Turtles, sues relating to “cultural, social tions, one of which is a state-wide too. Back in 2010 the Commis- and religious community val- ban on all bobcat trapping, the sion twice voted unanimously to ues.” Say what?! NONE of these obvious best choice. DID YOU KNOW? halt the permits. The Depart- “values” are relevant to the issues ment refused, declaring, “The at hand: environmental protec- WHAT YOU CAN DO: Express Not all Insurance Agents Represent Director acts at the pleasure of tion, public health risks and hor- your concerns to the following: More Than One Company the Governor.” So much for the rendous animal cruelty in the democratic process and any real markets. The DFW is shirking Chuck Bonham, Director, #OB84518 THINK MELLO INSURANCE concern for protecting our natu- its duties and mandate and play- DFW; email - 510-790-1118 ral resources (which belong to us ing the political game. [email protected] all). One wonders what the Gov- Director Bonham halted the Sonke Mastrup, Exec. Direc- www.insurancemsm.com ernor’s “pleasure” truly is on this “long-term” import permits for tor, Fish & Game Commission issue. Ask him! these animals, but continues issu- - [email protected] California annually imports ing “short-term” permits. This John Laird, Secretary of Re- some two MILLION bullfrogs changes nothing. More impor- sources - every year for human consump- tantly, it goes against his own de- [email protected] tion, plus an estimated 300,000 to partment’s scientific Address for all: c/o Re- 400,000 freshwater turtles. You’ll recommendations. The DFW sources Building, 1416 Ninth find them in the many live food “White Paper” closes with this Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 markets in various “Chinatowns” statement: in Oakland, San Francisco, San “Due to the serious threat Governor Jerry Brown and Jose, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and emergent diseases pose to Cali- all state legislators may be writ- elsewhere. The bullfrogs are com- fornia’s wildlife, the Department ten c/o The State Capitol, mercially-raised, mostly in Taiwan holds that importation of live Sacramento, CA 95814 and China, whereas all the turtles American bullfrogs poses a signif- Attend the Commission are taken from the wild in states icant threat to the wildlife of Cal- meeting in Santa Rosa on April east of the Rockies, depleting local ifornia. Current importation 9, when both these issues will populations. policy may not effectively limit be on the agenda. For details: Though it is illegal, many of or avoid the spread of diseases http://www.fgc.ca.gov/ these animals are bought by “do- and invasive species, as evidenced gooders” and certain religious by significant incidents of viola- NOTE: Three “unbacked” sects, and then released into local tions. As a result, the Depart- bills in need of authors: (1) ban waters, where they prey upon and ment believes that a significant sale of live frogs & turtles for displace our native species. The reduction or elimination of im- human consumption; (2) re- bullfrogs are known to eat other portation permits for live Ameri- quire on-site veterinary care at frogs, baby ducks, even western can bullfrogs would reduce the all rodeos; (3) ban rodeo’s brutal pond turtles. risks to California wildlife.” “steer tailing” event. DEAD- Recent necropsies have docu- Director Bonham claims he LINE: 2/27. INFO: mented that ALL the market doesn’t have the authority to halt [email protected] frogs and turtles are diseased the permits. Sounds more like a and/or parasitized: E. coli, salmo- lack of will than lack of authority. Thanks for caring.

SUBMITTED BY FUSS We are also looking for current high school students to volunteer and help tutor the younger stu- Register now! This academic camp, April 6 – 10, dents participating in the Spring Break Academic aims at helping 2nd - 6th graders develop better Boot camps. Service hours will be provided to high math and language arts skills. Worksheets used are school tutors. based on questions released by various states which have adopted the Common Core standards since Spring Academic Camp and Tutoring 2010. Cost for the camp is $65. Monday, Apr 6 – Friday, Apr 10 FUSS (Fremont Unified Student Store), a 501(c) 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. / or 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. 3 nonprofit organization, is happy to sponsor this Fremont Adult School student-initiated and student-coordinated event, be- 4700 Calaveras Ave, Fremont cause it meets FUSS’s vision of empowering stu- Register: http://www.shooting-stars- dents to share their experiences, knowledge and foundation.org skills with other students while raising money to Questions: support the programs and schools in Fremont Uni- [email protected] fied School District (FUSD). $65/week ($13/hour) February 24, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE PagePage 9 9

SUBMITTED BY ISA POLT-JONES Registration is now open, at www.RegionalParksFoundation.org. The East Bay Regional Park District’s (EBRPD) No telephone registrations are accepted 22nd annual Trails Challenge is off and running! for this program. Each year, the Park District has challenged Alameda 2015 Featured Parks & Trails: and Contra Costa residents to get out and enjoy 1. Don Castro Regional Recreation their Regional Parks and Trails for fun and fitness. Area - Hayward Thanks to a partnership with Kaiser Permanente of 2. Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach - Northern California, the Trails Challenge is offered Alameda free to residents of Alameda and Contra Costa 3. Bay Point Regional Shoreline - Bay Point counties. The Trails Challenge is a self-guided hiking pro- 4. Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline - Martinez gram that gives participants an incentive to discover 5. Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline - San Leandro their Regional Parks, while promoting fitness 6. Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline - Richmond through enjoyable outdoor exercise. “This is a great 7. Lake Chabot Regional Park - Castro Valley opportunity to explore parks for the first time – or visit old favorites,” said Park District Board Member 8. Coyote Hills Regional Park - Fremont Beverly Lane, of Danville. “There’s really something 9. Five Canyons Open Space - Castro Valley for everyone, from paved walks, to ambitious hikes - 10. Anthony Chabot Regional Park (moderate trail) each with their own rewards.” - Oakland Participants who register for the Trails Challenge 11. Redwood Regional Park - Oakland receive a free T-shirt and online access to the 2015 trail guidebook. The booklet includes detailed trail 12. Sunol Regional Wilderness - Sunol descriptions, including driving directions, for hikes 13. Diablo Foothills Regional Park - Alamo in 20 Regional Parks or Trails. Hikes range from 14. Anthony Chabot Regional Park (challenging easy to challenging. There are trails open to hikers, trail) - Oakland bicyclists, dogs, and equestrians, and many are 15. Del Valle Regional Park - Livermore wheelchair accessible. While the program is designed to be self-guided, 16. Las Trampas to Mount Diablo Regional Trail - a number of naturalist-led hikes are offered during Danville the year as well. 17. Briones Regional Park - Lafayette To complete the challenge, participants are asked 18. Morgan Territory Regional Preserve - Livermore to hike five of the trails – or 26.2 miles of trails – 19. Tilden Regional Trail - Orinda and submit a trail log. They receive a commemora- tive pin mailed to them. As in past challenges, the 20. Wildcat Canyon Regional Park - Richmond honor system applies.

ICC’s Annual Children’s Art Images of India Contest Sunday, Mar 15 SUBMITTED BY videos, or their own memories of 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. INDIA COMMUNITY CENTER a trip to India. Pencils, markers, India Community Center, crayons, color pencils, watercol- Mallavli Room Children in three age cate- ors and oil pastels are permitted 525 Los Coches St, Milpitas gories: 4-5 years, 6-8 years, and and must be brought by partici- (408) 934-1130 9-12 years old ages 4-12 are in- pants; paper will be provided. www.indiacc.org/art_contest vited to participate in India Trophies will be awarded to the ICC members: $5; Community Center’s (ICC) An- winners at ICC’s Youthsava Dance non-members: $10 nual Children’s Art Contest on Competition on Saturday, April 11. Sunday, March 15, with the Each participant will also receive a theme “Images of India.” Partici- certificate. To register, visit www.in- pants will be asked to create pic- diacc.org/art_contest. Registration tures showing their favorite fee costs $5 for ICC members and images of India. Images can be $10 for non-members. imaginary – based on books, New Haven Unified School Board Report SUBMITTED BY NEW HAVEN projects in the district. Funds have UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT already been set aside for district- wide solar projects, district-wide At the February 17 meeting, the technology projects (infrastructure, Board recognized the Emanuel Ele- devices, and peripherals), deferred mentary Robotics Team as the first maintenance, and bond program ad- district team to compete in a First ministration. Mr. Varadarajan shared Lego League (FLL) tournament. Of three options with the Board for use the sixteen teams that competed, the of the remaining funds: Emanuele Robotics Team placed Option 1: Addressing High Pri- fourth. As part of their project, the ority Schools and Projects SMOG CHECK PREMIUM OIL CHANGE Allocate a percentage of Meas- +Certificate UPGRADE WITH: students have launched a campaign 95* 95 + Tax • Oil system cleaner $5.00+Tax titled “Move It! Heart to Heart ure M funds as directed by the Fa- . . * • Oil additive $5.00+Tax cilities Master Plan at the following $29 $19 • Tire rotation & Movement.” Their goal is to pro- • brake inspection $15.00 sites: Hillview Crest Elementary, Will Repair Gross Polluters Includes new oil filter & up mote increasing academic and car- to 5 qts. of 10w30 or 10w40 • Top fluids & check Pioneer Elementary, Searles Ele- and vehicle inspection. • Tire pressures $5.00 diovascular stamina and to show an • Synthetic oil $35+Tax increase in the percentage of profi- mentary, Alvarado Elementary, Pickup trucks, Vans, SUVs, and 4x4s $10 extra. Add $25 for 5w30 & 20w50 $2.00 extra. Trucks, Logan High School Track and Field 1996 and older Evap. Test. With coupon only. See disclaimer Vans, SUV’s, & 4x4’s $5.00 extra. cient students in the Spring NWEA Exp 3/30/15 Leave funds available for other for more details. Limited Time. Offer Expires Exp 3/30/15 See disclaimer for more details. Language Arts and Math tests. With coupon only. Limited time offer. The Board also heard the re- schools/projects as described in the quested update on the renaming of Facilities Master Plan Alvarado Middle School to Itliong- Option 2: Addressing High Pri- ALIGNMENT SPECIAL BRAKE SPECIAL Vera Cruz Middle School. In April ority Schools and Projects of 2013, when the Board voted to Allocate a percentage of Meas- .95* .95* ure M funds as directed by the Fa- $50 OFF rename the school, the Board sug- $59 $69 FREE BREAK INSPECTION & cilities Master Plan at the following gested that the community would WRITTEN ESTIMATE sites: Hillview Crest Elementary, For 2 Wheels For 2 Wheels raise the funds necessary to finance No obligation to have repairs done. Brake prices and the change. At the time of the re- Pioneer Elementary, Searles Ele- Most Car & Light Trucks. requirements may vary for car-to-car. With coupon only. See disclaimer for more details. With coupon only. naming decision, the estimated cost mentary, Alvarado Elementary, See disclaimer for more details. Limited time offer. Limited time offer. Exp 3/30/15 Exp 3/30/15 was $16,659. At the meeting, the Logan High School Track and Field Board was informed that the origi- Remaining funds would be used nal estimate neglected to consider to create 21st Century Learning Envi- 30/60/90K MILE SERVICE all the financial impacts of the ronments at all other school sites Enhancements to other sites 95* Does not include timing belt 95* Does not include timing belt change. The most costly items left $179. (Required on some cars). $349. (Required on some cars). off the original list was the six foot and the Educational Services Cen- ter would also be made Platinum Plugs additional. 6 & 8 cyl. Higher. Platinum Plugs additional. 6 & 8 cyl. Higher. by sixteen foot cement sign at the Additional parts and labor for SUB’s, Vans, & 4x4 Option 3: Major Renovations Additional parts and labor for SUB’s, Vans, & 4x4 front of the property. The cost to PREMIUM INCLUDES: and 21st Century Learning Envi- STANDARD INCLUDES: .Transmission filter & gasket replace that sign alone is approxi- .Maintenance tune-up .Replace fuel filter Maintenance tune-up .Replace oil/filter .Tire rotation/inspection ronments at Three Schools .Replace PVC valve .Balance tires mately $20,000. The revised pro- .Radiator drain & fill .Inspect belts and hoses CV boots .Radiator drain & fill .Replace oil/filter Hillview Crest Elementary, Pio- .Replace air filter .Transmission filter & gasket .Fuel injection service jected cost to change the name of .Brake inspection .Brake fluid flush .Brake inspection .Tire rotation/inspect CV Boots .Inspect belts & hoses Alvarado Middle School is neer Elementary and Searles Elemen- . Power Steering flush tary Schools would receive significant See disclaimer for more details. With coupon only. See disclaimer for more details. With coupon only. $46,000. Limited time offer. Exp 3/30/15 Limited time offer. Exp. 3/30/15 Co-Superintendent and Chief and substantial renovations Business Officer Akur Varadarajan Staff recommended to the Additional Services Available: Timing Belt, Water Pump, Suspension, Exhaust, made a presentation to the Board re- Board that Option 2 would be the Transmission Services, Engine and Transmission Replacement best use of Measure M funds. The garding plans for use of the $125 *Prices apply to most cars & trucks. Add’l part & labor for SUV’s, Vans, and 4x4’s extra. Platinum spark plugs extra. Specials million in Measure M money in- Board agreed and voted to imple- not applicable to FWD cars with pressed rotors and 4WD vehicles. Offers not valid on conjunction with other offer for same tended for facilities and technology ment Option 2. service. 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Tax credit workshop for businesses SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF HAYWARD All businesses (small, medium and large) are encouraged to attend the free workshops and receive The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic instruction on how to apply for this new tax credit (GO-Biz) is conducting public workshops in Oakland program. In fact, 25 percent of the amount of cred- and Walnut Creek on how businesses can apply for the its available is reserved for small businesses with new California Competes Tax Credit. This income tax gross receipts less than $2 million. credit is available to businesses that want to come to California or stay and grow in California. California Competes Tax Credit Workshops: The City of Hayward is a member of the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay Tuesday, Feb 24 EDA), who is co-hosting the Oakland event. In Jan- 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. uary, Mayor Barbara Halliday was appointed as one Walnut Creek City Hall of the Alameda County Mayor Conference repre- 16666 North Main St, Walnut Creek sentatives on the governing arm of East Bay EDA. Over $31.1 million is allocated for the next ap- Wednesday, Feb 25 plication round that runs March 9 through April 6, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 2015. Tax credits agreements are negotiated by Go- Oakland City Hall Biz and approved by the California Competes Tax 1 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Oakland Credit Committee. The amount of the tax credit will be based on a number of factors including the Info: (510) 583-5542 number of jobs created or retained, the amount of Register: investment by the business, and the extent of unem- http://www.business.ca.gov/Programs/California- ployment or poverty where the business is located. CompetesTaxCredit/Workshops.aspx Promotions Life West announced at Greenstein Rogoff receives green Olsen & Co. certification

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Rose Lu Chen has been named as the newest Di- rector at the firm. Chen has been with GROCO for over eight years and has been a practicing accountant since 2006. She received her CPA credentials in 2008 and performs tax and accounting work for a range of clients, including a number of high net worth individuals. Chen earned her MBA from Cal State University – East Bay with a 4.0 cumulative GPA, and worked as a television reporter in China prior to moving to the U.S. Vivian Yuan has been promoted to Manager at the firm. Yuan joined GROCO in 2013 and specializes in business tax compliance and foreign reporting. She has written numerous tax newsletters and edited the book Doing Business in the U.S. as part of the firm’s marketing efforts. Yuan received her BBA from Peking University, China and MSA from the University of Notre Dame, and has been a Life West President Dr. Brian Kelly receives green business cer- practicing accountant since 2008. She earned her tification from Pamela Evans of Alameda County Green CPA credentials in 2009. Business Program Other promotions include Evonne House who has been promoted to Senior Staff Accountant. SUBMITTED BY DIANA ROHINI LAVIGNE House joined GROCO in July 2013 as Staff Ac- PHOTO BY JACOB COVERSTONE countant Level II. Prior to joining the firm, she worked at Price Waterhouse Coopers in San Fran- Life Chiropractic College West has received cisco, as part of its financial services and assets man- green certification from the Alameda County agement group. House decided to move to Fremont Green Business Program. The certification was pre- in 2013 for life and work balance. sented at a Hayward Chamber of Commerce event Amy Wang has been promoted to Staff Account- on February 11 on their Hayward campus. Life ant Level II. Wang has been with GROCO since West President Dr. Brian Kelly described the col- July 2013. She holds an MSA from Cal State Uni- lege’s sustainability mission and its commitment to versity – Los Angeles in 2011, and a Masters De- be an environmentally sensitive supportive partner gree in Communications from the University of to the community and lead by example. Dr. Timo- Louisiana in 2006 with a 4.0 GPA. She passed the thy Gay explained operations of the Health Center CPA exam in 2012, and is now working on getting and invited attendees to tour the facilities. her CPA credentials. For more information about Life Chiropractic For more information, visit www.groco.com College West, please visit: www.lifewest.edu. Samsung buying mobile-pay co. in bid to challenge Apple Pay BY ANICK JESDANUN can accept such payments. “Our goal has always been to AP TECHNOLOGY WRITER But LoopPay has had trouble build the smartest, most secure, with some older readers; restau- user-friendly mobile wallet experi- NEW YORK (AP), Samsung rants and bars often couldn’t ence, and we are delighted to wel- is buying mobile-payment startup process LoopPay transactions due come LoopPay to take us closer to LoopPay as the Korean phone to a variety of hardware and soft- this goal,’’ said JK Shin, head of maker steps up to challenge ware issues. It also doesn’t work Samsung’s mobile division. Apple and its payment system on with transit fares, parking meters David Eun, executive vice iPhones. and other machines that require president at Samsung’s Global In- The deal strengthens speculation the customer to fully insert a novation Center, said the deal that Samsung Electronics Co. plans card, like a bank ATM. will help Samsung “significantly to include mobile-payment tech- Plus, it’s not clear what will accelerate our mobile commerce nology in its next major phone, happen when merchants hit an efforts.’’ which is expected to be announced October deadline for accepting The companies didn’t disclose March 1 at the Mobile World Con- cards with stronger security financial terms or say when the gress in Barcelona. known as EMV, as LoopPay of- transaction will close. LoopPay Launched a year ago, LoopPay fers only the basic magnetic sig- will continue to operate in works by reproducing the signals nals. NFC and Apple Pay Boston as a wholly owned sub- from a credit card’s magnetic equipment is newer and enabled sidiary of Samsung. swipe as users tap a LoopPay de- for EMV. LoopPay is more of a So far, LoopPay has been vice next to a retailer’s card retrofit – for a system being available as accessories for reader. That means LoopPay phased out. iPhones and Android devices. should work with most retailers’ Nonetheless, Samsung sees Ownership by Samsung raises the existing payment terminals. enough potential to buy the com- prospect of shipping phones with Most other mobile-payment pany. LoopPay estimates that its LoopPay built in, a move that systems, including Apple Inc.’s system works with 90 percent of would expand the service’s reach. Apple Pay, require newer terminals merchants. Although there are The companies didn’t say with wireless chips called near-field more than 200,000 payment ter- whether they will continue mak- communication, or NFC. That minals in the U.S. that can accept ing the LoopPay accessories for limits the number of retailers that NFC, that’s out of several million. non-Samsung devices. February 24, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 11 AC Transit rolls out double decker bus SUBMITTED BY ultimately determine whether the CLARENCE JOHNSON bus will be permanently added to its fleet. AC Transit unveiled a 42-foot, “We have been operating double-decker bus in regular Transbay service for more than daily service on February 23, as 50 years, and we want to look at part of a three-week pilot pro- what is the best vehicle that best gram. The 80-seat coach, offering fits us now, given our current its riders comfy excursions with needs,” said AC Transit General spectacular views— particularly Manager David Armijo. “We’ve to and from San Francisco—- tried a lot of different kinds of made its first cruise on the Line coaches. But, until now, we U, from Fremont to Stanford haven’t tried this one.” University, before being deployed For a close-up view, on on other daily routes. Wednesday, February 25, the bus It will be the first public look will be on display for the public at the sleek, high-capacity vehicle from l0 a.m. to 5 p.m. in front of as it begins its trial trek, criss- AC Transit’s headquarters at 1600 seats on its upper deck and an There will also be ambassadors More information on AC crossing the Bay and along city Franklin Street in downtown upgraded surveillance system to aboard each run, answering ques- Transit’s Double Decker Bus Pilot streets. The idea is for AC Transit Oakland. assist the driver. And there will be tions, ensuring passenger safety and its daily schedule can be to gauge customer reaction, assess The bus offers panoramic FREE FARES for all who board and distributing written surveys found at www.actransit.org/dou- how well the bus functions and views, foot rests, soft reclining during its three-week odyssey. for riders’ feedback. bledecker.

IT security for Five-Story Towers small business Planned for Osgood Road SUBMITTED BY AARON GOLDSMITH hile a lot of atten- to 3,000 vehicles entering, exiting, The Fremont Chamber of Commerce presents tion has been fo- and making U-turns onto Osgood “IT Security for Small Business.” Featuring break- cused on plans for Road, which is already a busy com- fast and a panel discussion, the event will provide W the area around the new Warm mute route. This traffic will head useful information and opportunities for interac- Springs BART station, develop- north onto Washington Boulevard tion for all attendees. The forum will inform at- ment of the area around the fu- and Driscoll Road or continue south tendees about the risks confronting small business ture Irvington BART station is to Auto Mall Parkway — all of which in the 21st century in the IT (Information Tech- starting to take shape without are overcrowded commute routes. nology) sector. It will also instruct businesses on much publicity. There are no other ways in and out of the variety of resources available for owners and The proposed developments the area. managers to increase their level of protection. are within the Irvington BART And finally, the number of chil- “Data breach is a frequent and alarming story in Transit Oriented Development dren living in the new Osgood Road the business press,” said Cindy Bonior, president and (TOD) area, which extends a TOD area may add 500 or more stu- chief executive officer for the Fremont Chamber of half mile in all directions from dents to the local schools. Many of Commerce. “The issue not limited to big corporate the future station. The proper- these schools are already over- entities nor is it as simple as data theft.” ties to the north have already Irvington Transit Oriented Development (TOD) area crowded, and access to them requires Topics for the forum include: employee train- been heavily developed with travel along busy streets. ing and background checks, data management three-story townhouses and a four-story Vehicle entrance and exit will be right- ...and Issues policies, risk assessment planning, employee be- residential tower, but those to the south in/right-out driveways on southbound In addition to specific impacts, havior protocols, payment security processes and along Osgood Road have remained un- Osgood. This project has been formally there are also some broader issues. One cybercrime response. touched. That’s about to change. reviewed by the City of Fremont Plan- is whether these Transit Oriented De- The goal of the event is help businesses go fur- Housing Comes First ning Department and is scheduled for velopment projects should be built until ther than simply purchasing antiviral software and The Irvington BART station is presentation to the Planning Commis- the Irvington BART station is opened. remembering a good password. It will arm busi- slated be built near the intersection of sion on March 12. Although funding for the station was nesses with the tools and knowledge to transform Osgood Road and Washington Boule- The second is the Osgood Road included as part of the recently ap- their business practices. vard. The track is in place, but there is Homes development located on a single proved Alameda County Measure BB, “Attendees will walk away thinking about their IT no firm date for the actual construction lot at 41868 Osgood Road, on the east there is no firm construction date and in a holistic manner while possessing the resources to or opening of the station. side. This lot covers just one-half acre no guarantee that the approved funds enhance their security status,” said Bonior. In the meantime, most of the land and is occupied by a house. The devel- will be sufficient to finish the project. on both sides of Osgood Road within oper plans to remove the house and Another issue is whether such Confirmed panelists include: the TOD has been designated for build a single five-story tower with a high-density developments should be Navraj Bawa - Chief Operations Officer, Urban Residential development in the driveway along one side. A parking built on individual small lots, or Unitek College Fremont General Plan. That is the garage will occupy two floors — one whether it would be better to require Robert Douglas - Founder, Planet Magpie highest housing density allowed in the below ground, and the other at ground larger lot sizes to allow a more unified Richard Lucero - Chief of Police, city and it permits developers to build level. The upper three floors will con- planned district. Larger lots would re- Fremont Police Department from 30 to 70 dwelling units per net tain 31 condominiums. Vehicle en- duce the number of in/out driveways Speaker TBD - Federal Bureau of Investigation acre — usually apartments or condos in trance and exit will be a single along Osgood and provide room within high-rise buildings. Currently, there are right-in/right-out driveway on north- each development for walkways, tot Tickets are $20 for Chamber members, $35 for two developments being proposed for bound Osgood. This project is still in a lots, and other features needed in an non-members and $10 for students (must show this area. preliminary review process. urban community. student ID). To register for the event, visit the The first is the Osgood Residences Impacts To express your comments and con- events page on the Chamber website, www.Fre- development located at 42111 and Projects involving high-density cerns about these projects, contact the montBusiness.com, or call Aaron Goldsmith at 42183 Osgood Road, on the west side housing can have significant impacts Planning Department: the Chamber at (510) 795 2244. adjacent to the BART and Union Pa- simply because of the large number of Osgood Road TOD: Kristie Wheeler cific Railroad tracks. These two adjoin- dwellings involved. The two develop- at [email protected] IT Security Forum for Small Business ing properties cover a total of 1.6 acres ments currently being proposed have a Osgood Residences: Terry Wong at Thursday, Mar 5 and are currently occupied by two total of 124 dwellings, but the entire [email protected] 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. houses. The developer proposes to re- half-mile Transit Oriented Develop- Osgood Road Homes: David Wage Unitek College move the houses and construct a single ment area along Osgood Road has the at [email protected] 4670 Auto Mall Pkwy, Fremont five-story tower surrounded by a private potential for adding up to 1,500 (510) 795 2244 roadway. The ground floor of the tower dwellings, all in multi-story buildings. 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Leader in Small To Medium Size Office Space PSA Encourages Bi-Cultural Chinese Parents to Recognize Emotional Issues and Seek Support for Their Children Sign up for a Free Personal very parent’s on the success of these work- goal is to raise shops, the division plans to Emergency Preparedness Class confident, build capacity to reach par- E The City of Fremont’s Fire Depart- • September 24 healthy and successful ents of children 0 years to 18 ment is offering a free Personal Emer- kids, but oftentimes, years. Workshops will pro- • November 10 gency Preparedness (PEP) class, which parents are unaware or vide a culturally responsive Special Saturday classes will be held will teach you how to take care of your- find difficulty in helping and supportive environment from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with hands on self and your family before, during and their children combat for parents to gain knowl- training after class, on the following dates: after a disaster. depression, anxiety edge and skills from a li- In just a single three-hour class, you • March 14 and/or phobias. And as censed mental health will become an expert in: • July 18 today’s youth faces pressure from parents, peers counselor about child development, strategies and social media, it’s more important than ever for optimizing social and emotional success, • Earthquake and Disaster Awareness • October 17 for parents to pay special attention to their chil- along with stress management techniques. The • Gas, Electric and Water Shut-off All classes will be located at the Fre- dren’s social and emotional development. workshops also provide parents with a place to • Hazardous Material Awareness mont Fire Training Tower, located at 7200 Thanks to a Kaiser Community Founda- build relationships and peer support with other Stevenson Blvd., west of Interstate 880. • Fire Extinguisher Types tion grant, the City of Fremont Youth and parents. Topics include: To register for a free PEP class, please Family Services (YFS) received $30,000 to • Bi-cultural parenting • Smoke Detector Placement call 510-494-4244 or send an email to develop parent awareness, promote educa- • Responding to challenging child behaviors • Sheltering In-place [email protected]. tion for Mandarin-speaking families and in- • Improving family communication Classes are held from 7 p.m. to 10 If you are part of a group and would crease access to essential mental health • Awareness of youth culture and school p.m. on the following dates: like to schedule your own personal group services for Chinese American youth. pressures PEP class, please contact Chuck • March 10 Chinese-American community leaders • How to recognize warning signs of serious Guaraglia, Public Education with the Fre- and volunteers supported City of Fremont mental illness • May 13 mont Fire Department, at 510-792-3473 Youth and Family Services Division in the YFS, as well as other providers, strive to • July 8 or [email protected]. creation and production of a public service make its services available to Fremont and announcement, encouraging other Chinese Tri-City residents by offering a variety of parents to recognize emotional issues their school-based programs, in addition to work- children may be facing and to seek profes- shops. YFS is just one of the City’s many di- sional mental health services. visions within the Human Services You can watch our 90-second video at Department. Fremont is fortunate to have www.Fremont.gov/Mandarin90 numerous programs dedicated to children, You can watch our 3-minute video at youth, families, and seniors. www.Fremont.gov/Mandarin3 For more information on these work- “Often, eastern cultures discourage emo- shops and available support and services, tional expression and prefer to solve issues please contact Fremont’s Youth and Fam- privately within the family because they feel ily Services’ Joan Zhang at 510-574-2157 embarrassed when disclosing concerns,” says or [email protected], or visit Dr. Helen Hsu, a clinical psychologist at www.Fremont.gov/YFS. Volunteer Income Tax YFS, and current Vice President of the Asian The City of Fremont strongly encourages American Psychological Association. “Our wide distribution of these public service an- Assistance Program goal is to provide information to decrease nouncements via television, radio, websites, and Through April 15, trained community stigma, which creates barriers to social media: IRS-certified VITA tax prepar- good student health.” 90-second video: ers from the SparkPoint Fre- Fremont Youth and Family Services has of- www.Fremont.gov/Mandarin90 mont Family Resource Center fered parenting education workshops in Man- 3-minute video: (FRC) Volunteer Income Tax darin to the Tri Cities area since 2012. Building www.Fremont.gov/Mandarin3 Assistance (VITA) Program will be providing free quality tax preparation with e-filing for qualified individuals and families with household incomes of $53,000 or less annually. Tax preparation assistance will be available at the Fremont Family Resource Center Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tax preparation assistance Does your small business have a social media presence? Are you interested in is also offered in locations throughout the Tri-City area. learning about more advanced techniques and strategies to expand your social Since 2002, FRC VITA has helped over 16,000 families and individuals to re- media presence? If so, attend the Advanced Social Media Strategies workshop for ceive over $25 million in refunds. You may qualify for up to $6,044 of additional re- small businesses. Topics include understanding who is visiting your site, visitor fund through the Earned Income Credit. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance engagement, use of metrics and analytic tools. This free workshop will be held on (VITA) program is sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the United Wednesday, March 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Fremont Main Library, lo- Way of the Bay Area Earn It! Keep It! Save It! Coalition. cated 2450 Stevenson Blvd. For more information, please contact SparkPoint Fremont at 510-574-2020 or For more information or to register please visit www.acsbdc.org/events2. visit www.Fremont.gov/SparkPointFRC. Join the Cause - Fremont’s Habitat Restoration Days for Sabercat Creek Love nature and serving the community? Join the moisture and decrease competition from aggressive sturdy closed toe shoes, long pants, and long-sleeved City of Fremont’s Environmental Services for a day exotic plants. shirts are recommended). We will be providing of habitat restoration work on Sabercat Creek the Volunteers of all ages are welcome, and a signed waiver gloves and tools, but you are also welcome to bring first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. form is required for each participant. Minors under 18 your own. and the third Sunday of every month from noon to 4 must bring a waiver form signed by a parent or guardian. For more information, visit www.Fremont.gov/Saber p.m. We will be weeding, planting native trees and Children 12 or under require an accompanying adult. catCleanup. Please contact Barbara Silva at shrubs, and creating or restoring plant basins and Please bring a reusable water bottle and clothing [email protected] or 510-494-4575 if you have mulch mats around native plants to preserve soil that is suitable for outdoor work (hats, sunscreen, any questions. If you like to look at decorat- ing magazines, you’ve probably noticed a popular lighting trend: installing a hanging light fixture above the bed. This is not only a great look, but it also provides good general lighting for the entire room. 4. Dress the windows. Maybe you already have room-darkening shades or blinds— that’s great. But adding fabric will do wonders for the room. Consider curtain panels in a color that coordinates with your bedding, or a tailored valance like a box pleat or mock Roman shade style. I like to use colors and styles with a timeless quality to them, so in general, simple styles are best. 5. Add hotel room amenities. Comfortable hotel rooms have some additional seating— perhaps a chair and small table by the window, or a reading chair in

I once met with a client about Here are some tips to make redecorating her living room. She your master bedroom a retreat. showed me around the house, 1. Highlight the bed. which was quite beautiful. When The bed is the focal point of we got to her bedroom, she the room, and should take center showed me a very plain room, stage. It should go on the longest with hand-me-down furniture, wall in the room, and should be very inefficient lighting, and no the first thing you see when you decor at all. I asked her about it, enter. Besides new bedding, wondering why we were working which I will get to in a moment, on her living room when her add some interest to the wall be- bedroom needed so much TLC. hind the bed using an accent She said, “Everyone sees the liv- color on the wall, or a beautiful ing room; only my husband and wallpaper, or a paint technique I see the bedroom!” My immedi- like wide horizontal stripes. the bed. I also really like pillows. The bed just doesn’t look fin- the corner. If you like to work in ate thought was: Aren’t you and 2. Dress the bed. A beautiful bed has decorative ished without decorative pillows. your bedroom, consider adding a your husband deserving of a Treat yourself to beautiful pillow shams, as well as throw Every bed needs a head- writing table or small desk for a beautiful space too? Master bed- bedding— a duvet cover is great pillows. Pillows add color, tex- board— this could be wood, laptop. A bench at the end of the rooms are often the last rooms to because it can be laundered eas- ture, pattern and are a perfect iron, or upholstered. I love the bed is a nice place to sit and put be tackled, but, as the room you ily, but some people prefer com- finishing touch. Even if you or look of upholstered headboards. on shoes, or lay out your clothes retreat to at the end of a busy forters or quilts. I like to dress a your partner are averse to pillows Remember that headboards can for the day. Think about your fa- day, wouldn’t it be great to move bed with a quilt or coverlet, with (I know they end up on the floor always be re-upholstered or vorite hotel— wouldn’t it be it up the priority list? a folded comforter at the foot of every night), do add at least one! painted, so as you are shopping, nice to feel like you are on vaca- look for shapes you like, and tion in your own bedroom? don’t worry too much about the color of the wood or fabric. That can always be changed. You might find a great bargain online or at a consignment store. 3. Address the lighting. Bedside table lamps should be on the taller side— if your night stands are 24”-30” tall, then the lamps should be around 30-32” or so— to provide adequate light for reading. As an alternative, install wall-mounted light fixtures, or pendant lights above each nightstand. In my own bed- Anna Jacoby is a room, I asked my contractor to local Certified In- install pendant lights, with a terior Designer. dimmer switch on each side of Contact her the bed. Pendants or wall lights at 510-490-0379 are a great option when you or [email protected] want as much room as possible You could also visit her website at on top of the bedside tables. www.annajacobyinteriors.com Page 14 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE February 24, 2015

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groups, Kaur needed something the guests are too busy sending more home-based. She also felt that her birthday wishes online. It is a there was a lack of professional the- combination of fantasy, fiction, ater training for children in the re- and satire, with Western and In- gion. From these needs, The dian music and choreography. Theater Factory was born. Kaur hopes to eventually take Kaur grew up in northern this program nationwide. She is India, in the city of Shimla. She currently working with a local earned a master’s degree in the- church, trying to form a non-profit ater at Panjab University in organization to keep costs low for Chandigarh, was involved in nu- program participants. “I love work- merous productions, and went on ing with kids! I feel they are raw to work on several films. Her dough that can be molded into greatest love, however, was work- anything. It’s a symbiotic relation- Last year students earned a 100 percent pass stop by to check out the show any day at lunch or ing with children. Several chil- ship. They learn from you and you rate in AP Studio: Drawing and AP Studio: 3D Thursdays until 5 p.m. Don’t miss this inspiring dren under her tutelage later learn from them.” Design. Many past Mt. Eden students have con- show by Mt. Eden’s finest artists! acquired leads in Bollywood films Children in these programs gain tinued their studies at top art colleges: Lissette Po- such as “Three Idiots” and “The more than acting experience. They mart (Class of 2014) is studying AP Studio Art Senior Show Blue Umbrella.” gain confidence, the ability to work Illustration/Animation at California College of the Through Thursday, Apr 9 Although Kaur once swore to with others, and leadership skills. Arts, E-Jay Avellanosa (2013) is a Visual Develop- Monday – Wednesday & Friday, 8:00 a.m. – her mother that she would never One child that has really shone this ment major at Academy of Art University, Jason 3:30 p.m. leave Bombay, fate had other session is Abraham; Abraham has Lee (2013) is studying Digital Arts and Animation Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. plans. On a visit to the United Down’s syndrome. His parents at Cogswell Polytechnical College, Paola Lopez States to see her sister, Kaur met a sought out a variety of methods to (2010) received a Fashion Design degree from Special Reception man who would have been her work with him, and The Theater Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising: San Thursday, Feb 26 neighbor in India. They got mar- Factory has been a tremendous Francisco, and Michael Brambilla (2009) studied 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ried and she moved her work to blessing to Abraham and his family. Fashion Design at Parsons The New School for the U.S. She says she owes her The other children in the class don’t Design in New York City. Mt. Eden Gallery of Art successes to him. “He let me fly treat him like he’s different; he is A special evening opening reception will be Mt. Eden High School and do what I wanted to do.” just like any other kid in Kaur’s held on Thursday, February 26 during Mt. Eden’s 2300 Panama St, Hayward Now a year into the program, class. She has found that the theater 8th Grade Parent Night and Open House. Art will Room L4 Kaur is changing the lives of local exercises come naturally to children, remain on display through April 9. Feel free to (510) 723-3180 ext. 62274 kids through her theater pro- where adults would have difficulty. grams. Each session lasts six “It is amazing what these kids months. The cost is $75 per achieve in six months. It is really month, per child. At the end of beautiful,” Kaur says. the session, the children put on a The Theater Factory is pre- production for their parents and senting its two original plays on the community. The plays are Sunday, March 1 at the Little one-act original productions writ- Theater at Chabot College in ten by Kaur, with the inspiration Hayward. Tickets are $10 and are for the stories stemming from available at the door or through contemporary social issues. The Theater Factory. For more The Theater Factory has pro- information, please call (510) duced two plays so far, “The Ugly 709-5082 or see their Web site at Buckling” and “Betty and Her www.thetheaterfactory.com. Feast.” “The Ugly Buckling” deals with the issue of bullying, a Betty and Her Feast & very hot topic these days. “When The Ugly Buckling I had my son, I heard about chil- Sunday, Mar 1 dren dying from bullying. I 4:30 p.m. couldn’t imagine losing a child to Chabot College bullying.” “Betty and Her Feast” Little Theater, Bldg. 1200 addresses the overuse of technol- 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hay- ogy among children today. The ward main character, Betty, is having a (510) 709-5082 birthday party. Sadly, no one can www.thetheaterfactory.com make it to the party because all of Tickets $10 February 24, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 15

CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 13 71 Revere Avenue 94544 366,000 3 1485 1951 01-28-15 Highest $: 899,000 Median $: 616,000 31846 Valley Forge Street 94544 365,000 3 1580 1951 01-28-15 Lowest $: 425,000 Average $: 654,885 28387 Cubberley Court 94545 555,000 4 1775 1964 01-22-15 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILT CLOSED 1231 Radcliff Lane 94545 455,000 3 1294 1957 01-23-15 17901 Beardsley Street 94546 732,000 3 1899 1965 01-28-15 21228 Gary Drive #418 94546 273,000 2 1062 1982 01-23-15 17917 Beardsley Street 94546 600,000 3 1016 1953 01-23-15 MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 13 18467 Clifton Way 94546 705,000 5 2460 1955 01-28-15 Highest $: 810,000 Median $: 671,000 18274 Crest Avenue 94546 616,000 2 972 1950 01-21-15 Lowest $: 375,000 Average $: 640,462 18609 Crest Avenue 94546 602,500 3 1340 1955 01-28-15 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 21160 Dawe Avenue 94546 425,000 2 905 1948 01-23-15 302 Alvarez Common 95035 810,000 3 1772 2006 01-23-15 3716 Greenhills Avenue 94546 715,000 4 2026 1987 01-27-15 157 Ethyl Court #3 95035 375,000 2 882 1971 01-21-15 3740 La Costa Avenue 94546 808,000 4 2934 1990 01-21-15 633 Fernleaf Drive 95035 714,000 3 1454 2013 01-27-15 21462 Outlook Court 94546 501,000 3 1300 1958 01-23-15 1681 Grand Teton Drive 95035 765,000 3 1484 1965 01-27-15 18986 Patton Drive 94546 500,000 3 1176 1949 01-23-15 2025 Lee Way 95035 671,000 - - - 01-27-15 2457 San Carlos Avenue 94546 575,000 3 1196 1953 01-28-15 2029 Lee Way 95035 625,500 - - - 01-29-15 17730 Chateau Court 94552 835,000 4 2262 1984 01-21-15 2037 Lee Way 95035 633,500 - - - 01-29-15 25598 Gold Ridge Drive 94552 899,000 4 2475 1997 01-22-15 1419 Nestwood Way 95035 662,000 2 1316 2013 01-23-15 FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 24 1435 Nestwood Way 95035 676,000 2 1357 2013 01-26-15

Highest $: 2,900,000 Median $: 716,000 1177 North Abbott Ave 95035 425,000 2 1174 1979 01-22-15 Home Sales Report Lowest $: 345,000 Average $: 868,438 1663 Pinewood Way 95035 689,000 4 1357 1966 01-21-15 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILT CLOSED 800 South Abel St 205 95035 565,000 2 1259 2007 01-22-15 38243 Ashford Way 94536 835,000 3 1770 1963 01-21-15 300 Spence Avenue 95035 715,000 3 1235 1955 01-27-15 38862 CherryGlen Cn 135 94536 506,000 2 1168 1987 01-21-15 NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 07 38516 Jones Way 94536 760,000 2 1646 1958 01-23-15 Highest $: 845,000 Median $: 548,000 37640 Los Arboles Drive 94536 530,000 3 1370 1970 01-21-15 Lowest $: 350,000 Average $: 569,929 37408 Monteverde Terrace 94536 620,000 3 1519 2006 01-27-15 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 38486 Redwood Terrace 94536 621,000 3 1521 1982 01-21-15 39865 Cedar Blvd 128 94560 350,000 2 1071 1986 01-23-15 181 Spetti Drive 94536 716,000 - 1496 1977 01-23-15 39821 Cedar Blvd 210 94560 411,500 2 1283 1986 01-22-15 39063 Walnut Terrace 94536 345,000 1 845 1984 01-26-15 36298 Crystal Springs Dr 94560 845,000 4 2317 1999 01-23-15 4375 Cahill Street 94538 538,000 3 950 1955 01-28-15 8233 Juniper Avenue 94560 548,000 3 1360 1961 01-23-15 4868 Calaveras Avenue 94538 610,000 3 996 1959 01-26-15 6294 Lido Court 94560 600,000 3 1690 1979 01-26-15 4470 Hardwood Street 94538 876,000 3 1337 1960 01-21-15 36237 Toulon Place 94560 500,000 3 1100 1960 01-22-15 40259 Paseo Padre Pwy 94538 640,000 3 1185 1961 01-26-15 5882 Wintergreen Drive 94560 735,000 4 1915 1967 01-26-15 4541 Seneca Park Avenue 94538 898,000 4 1656 1964 01-23-15 SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: 12 4133 Woodcrest Drive 94538 670,000 3 1120 1960 01-22-15 Highest $: 659,000 Median $: 410,000 40772 Laguna Place 94539 900,000 3 1342 1964 01-28-15 Lowest $: 270,000 Average $: 439,833 43520 Ocaso Corte 94539 886,000 3 1780 1979 01-21-15 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 333 Pagosa Way 94539 1,445,000 4 3167 1988 01-26-15 1283 Alder Creek Circle 94577 555,000 3 1567 2003 01-23-15 800 Phoenix Court 94539 1,459,000 4 2520 1985 01-27-15 2483 Blackpool Lane 94577 329,500 2 1659 1979 01-21-15 850 Vista Hill Terrace 94539 2,900,000 4 4474 1999 01-21-15 14357 Doolittle Drive 94577 270,000 2 1047 1974 01-22-15 4349 Calypso Terrace 94555 825,000 3 1988 1992 01-23-15 240 Kenilworth Avenue 94577 600,000 4 1795 1925 01-26-15 3361 Lacock Place 94555 1,210,000 5 3165 1978 01-27-15 353 Maud Avenue 94577 322,000 2 1616 1972 01-22-15 33193 Lake Garrison St 94555 620,000 3 1629 1969 01-21-15 13725 Seagate Drive #274 94577 410,000 3 1595 1988 01-23-15 4589 Rousillon Place 94555 682,500 4 1642 1986 01-23-15 591 Tiffany Road 94577 409,000 2 891 1948 01-21-15 32701 Shaver Lake Street 94555 750,000 0 1889 1976 01-27-15 544 Victoria Court 94577 659,000 4 2001 1915 01-23-15 HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 28 1499 Virginia Street 94577 460,000 4 1432 1943 01-27-15 Highest $: 880,000 Median $: 382,500 1045 Fargo Avenue 94579 435,000 3 1358 1950 01-21-15 Lowest $: 270,000 Average $: 439,518 15080 Swenson Street 94579 463,500 3 1076 1948 01-23-15 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILT CLOSED 751 Woodgate Place 94579 365,000 3 1356 1975 01-27-15 1630 170th Avenue 94541 310,000 2 1327 1951 01-26-15 SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 05 22779 Bayview Avenue 94541 510,000 3 1242 1951 01-22-15 Highest $: 505,000 Median $: 469,000 20980 Birch Street #1 94541 347,000 2 1101 1980 01-23-15 Lowest $: 335,000 Average $: 451,800 2196 Bright Place 94541 588,000 3 1840 1976 01-21-15 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 23872 Odom Drive 94541 347,000 2 824 1951 01-28-15 1787 Via Buena Vista 94580 505,000 3 1967 1952 01-28-15 1775 Panda Way #110 94541 289,000 2 899 1980 01-22-15 31 Via Matero 94580 450,000 3 1024 1951 01-27-15 22851 Santa Clara Street 94541 335,000 3 1037 1950 01-27-15 17368 Via Melina 94580 500,000 3 1687 1952 01-27-15 260 Sunset Boulevard #8 94541 270,000 2 926 1981 01-27-15 17065 Via Perdido 94580 335,000 3 1068 1947 01-23-15 25385 Uvas Court 94541 440,000 2 1536 1976 01-22-15 1778 Via Redondo 94580 469,000 3 1078 1954 01-28-15 707 Veranda Circle 94541 419,000 3 1381 2004 01-21-15 UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES: 09 3800 Aqua Vista Court 94542 880,000 4 2669 2000 01-23-15 Highest $: 749,000 Median $: 645,000 1299 Highland Boulevard 94542 365,000 2 849 1947 01-27-15 Lowest $: 428,000 Average $: 597,000 1693 Highland Boulevard 94542 650,000 3 1348 1957 01-22-15 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 24968 Arbor Crest Circle 94544 605,000 4 2089 2001 01-27-15 4525 Ellen Way 94587 672,000 3 1320 1971 01-21-15 216 Catherine Place 94544 603,000 - - - 01-26-15 4306 Granite Court 94587 654,000 - 1521 1979 01-26-15 220 Catherine Place 94544 617,000 - - - 01-27-15 32774 Hanford Court 94587 480,000 3 1566 1985 01-23-15 921 Cheryl Ann Circle #1 94544 280,000 3 1245 1979 01-28-15 4303 Lisa Drive 94587 614,000 3 1426 1979 01-21-15 27785 East 11th Street 94544 382,500 3 1268 1958 01-27-15 109 Mahogany Lane 94587 749,000 3 1867 1999 01-21-15 30685 Hoylake Street 94544 540,000 3 1673 1955 01-26-15 35560 Monterra Trc #201 94587 428,000 3 1200 2001 01-22-15 26644 Luvena Drive 94544 315,000 3 951 1950 01-26-15 343 Riviera Drive 94587 645,000 4 1848 1963 01-26-15 31785 Medinah Street 94544 420,000 3 1233 1956 01-21-15 2443 Tartarian Way 94587 680,000 3 1505 1975 01-27-15 27728 Persimmon Drive 94544 380,000 3 1457 1977 01-22-15 1747 Tulane Street 94587 451,000 3 1120 1960 01-22-15 27850 Pompano Avenue 94544 400,000 3 1000 1954 01-23-15

Unitek College celebrates expansion, holds health fair

SUBMITTED BY JOELLEN SUTTER- community to receive preventive health Nursing - RN to BSN program. The Bac- Unitek College’s LVN to RN Transition FIELD screenings as well as access to fitness and calaureate Degree in Nursing program at ADN program is approved by the Board of wellness resources, all under one roof. Unitek College is accredited by the Com- Registered Nursing. Unitek has a satellite nitek College, in partnership with The ground-breaking for Unitek’s cam- mission on Collegiate Nursing Education. campus in San Jose and branch campus in the Fremont Chamber of Com- pus expansion demonstrates their com- Unitek College is also accredited by the Sacramento. merce, held their second annual mitment to provide quality nursing Accrediting Commission of Career Schools U education in the Tri-City area.” and Colleges and approved by the Bureau Unitek College Health Fair Wednesday, February 18th. Fremont Mayor Bill Harrison participated Unitek College offers programs in Med- for Private Postsecondary Education. The 4580 Auto Mall Pkwy, Fremont in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Unitek ical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Voca- Vocational Nursing program is approved (888) 775-1514 College’s new campus expansion. Janis tional Nursing, Registered Nurse Bridge - by the California Board of Vocational www.unitekcollege.edu Paulson, chief executive officer of Unitek LVN to RN, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. College and parent company Health Ed, Inc. spoke of expansion of the college. “This year we have the chance to expand our reach, connecting the community with even more of our local hospitals, healthcare professionals, government agencies, and resources to provide preventive health screenings and assistance referrals.” In honor of February’s American Heart Month, exhibitors provided giveaways and material promoting wellness and awareness. Attendees had an opportunity to visit with vendors and local agencies and discuss diet & exercise, blood pressure & fitness testing, oral cancer and vision screening, glucose testing and free mas- sages. Special resources were available for veterans and seniors. “Unitek College is an important asset in the Fremont community,” said Fre- mont Mayor Bill Harrison. “Events such as this health fair allow members of the Page 16 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE February 24, 2015 February 24, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 17

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Mission Peak hiker fees Fremont’s Mayor Bill Harri- posing to charge non-hikers such lies with limited resources. son has requested new hiker fees as infants, visitors with disabili- Furthermore, Tom Stienstra of Elsa is a quiet, calm little to restrict public access to Mis- ties, hang gliders, ranchers work- the SF Chronicle reported in Jan- bunny with a wonderful sion Peak. Because the City’s Feb- ing the grazing lease, equestrians, uary that a showdown on hiker personality. She loves to ruary letter to the East Bay and bicyclists? Would annual fees is looming because EBRPD Regional Park District lacks sub- EBRPD passes be accepted? has “told the city of Fremont that sit next to you while stantive detail, EBRPD should Would hiker fees be dropped this is exactly counter to its mis- you pet her. She's spayed ask Fremont to flesh out their after expansion of the parking sion to promote public access.” and ready to go home with proposal before it reaches the lot? What is the City’s revenue While residents need relief you. Meet Elsa at the agenda for consideration. forecast, and the budgeted cost of from parking congestion, Hayward Animal Shelter. The City’s proposal begs many collecting? How would fees im- EBRPD has had to move slowly More info: (510) 293-7200. questions. Would EBRPD need pact under-served communities on enlarging the parking lot since voter approval for a change in that visit this park? a few residents threatened law- their charter, since they’ve never The City of Fremont as land- suits to block the project. We Pickles is a sweet, curious, charged per capita park fees? lord forced EBRPD to chop park support more parking spaces, and happy 10-month old. How would the City’s proposal hours by one third in 2014, we support the restoration of He loves people, Timothy address parking congestion? How which led to a dramatic decline park hours to let working people hay and greens. Pickles is would tiered hiker fees apply to in visitors. We think hiker fees visit the park before and after children and seniors, to visitors’ are contrary to the principle of normal working hours. litter box trained, neutered place of residence and to fre- free and public parks, and they Kelly Abreu and ready to go home. quency of use? Is the City pro- would be a regressive tax on fami- Mission Peak Conservancy Meet Pickles at the Hayward Animal Shelter. More info: (510) 293-7200.

City of Fremont News Briefs Enrich Your Life - Become a Volunteer! SUBMITTED BY Hayward Animal Shelter CHERYL GOLDEN www.haywardanimals.org 510-293-7200 Fremont’s Habitat 16 Barnes Court (Near Soto & Jackson) Hayward Restoration Days for Tuesday - Saturday1pm - 5pm Sabercat Creek Love nature and serving the community? Join the City of Fre- mont’s Environmental Services for a day of habitat restoration work on Sabercat Creek the first Saturday of every month from 10 510-494-4575 if you have any at Leprechaun Land for Wee Folk a.m. to 1 p.m. and the third Sun- questions. on Friday, March 13 from 5:30 day of every month from noon to p.m. to 8:30 p.m.! As St. 4 p.m. We will be weeding, Advanced Social Media Patrick’s Day approaches, bring planting native trees and shrubs, Strategies Workshop your wee folk to this special event and creating or restoring plant Does your small business have filled with magical leprechauns, basins and mulch mats around a social media presence? Are you pots of gold, and shamrocks! native plants to preserve soil interested in learning about more Enjoy a life-size board game, Lep- moisture and decrease competi- advanced techniques and strate- rechaun arts and crafts, St. Patty’s tion from aggressive exotic plants. gies to expand your social media prizes, and Shamrock snacks! Volunteers of all ages are wel- presence? If so, attend the Ad- Every registered 2- to 10-year-old come, and a signed waiver form is vanced Social Media Strategies will get a St. Patty’s goodie bag required for each participant. Mi- workshop for small businesses. upon check-in. Please note: Each nors under 18 must bring a Topics include understanding registrant is permitted to enter waiver form signed by a parent or who is visiting your site, visitor Leprechaun Land with one adult. guardian. Children 12 or under engagement, use of metrics and Each additional person (ages 11 require an accompanying adult. analytic tools. This free workshop and up) outside of the participant Please bring a reusable water will be held on Wednesday, age window (2- to 10-year-old) bottle and clothing that is suit- March 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. will need to purchase an extra able for outdoor work (hats, sun- at the Fremont Main Library, lo- ticket for $2. ‘Extra tickets’ do screen, sturdy closed toe shoes, cated 2450 Stevenson Blvd. not include goodie bags. The av- long pants, and long-sleeved For more information or to erage time to complete all activi- shirts are recommended). We will register please visit ties is about 1.5 hours. To be providing gloves and tools, but www.acsbdc.org/events2. register, please visit you are also welcome to bring www.RegeRec.com. Register early your own. Catch a Pot of Gold before the event sells out! For For more information, visit Is there really a pot of gold at more information, call 510-494- www.Fremont.gov/Sabercat- the end of every rainbow? The 4300 or email azambrano@fre- Cleanup. Please contact Barbara only way to find out is to visit us mont.gov. Silva at [email protected] or

Zoom into space with Robotics Chabot Space & Science Center 101! In these one-hour RobotED 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland workshops, your 1st through 5th (510) 336-7300 grader has the chance to build one www.chabotspace.org/robots.htm of our exclusive Galaxybots, while Robofest.net/rms learning all about the importance of Admission: $16 adults, $13 gears, cams, levers, and much more. seniors/students, Each session features a unique $12 youth (3-12) robot, so sign up early and build your way through the entire galaxy! EVENT SCHEDULE: RobotED Pro: Mindstorms Saturday, Feb 28: SUBMITTED BY CHABOT Goldberg is an artist and UC mal Locomotion (PEDAL) in NXT is an hour and a half ses- 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: sion that will introduce advanced SPACE & SCIENCE CENTER Berkeley professor. He and his stu- many-footed creatures (Poly). Presentation with dents investigate robotics, automa- Full will be talking about creating 5th through 9th grade youth to David Calkins the fundamentals of robotics. outh, build your own robot tion, art, and social media. robots inspired by the movements 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Young roboticists will build and and compete in the ulti- Goldberg directs the Automation of insects and animals. Junior Competition program one of the following: a mate showdown; young ex- Sciences Research Lab, co-directs Interested in competing in Workshops: Y the Center for Automation and the “Robofest” Sumo competi- racecar, bumper car, forklift, navi- 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: plorers, make your own creation in gator maze, or a catapult. This in- a workshop from Tiny Techs Club; Learning for Medical Robotics, and tion? Teams of two or three stu- Kinderbots troductory workshop is a great everyone, watch students put their is Faculty Director of the CITRIS dents can participate in either 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., way to get your child interested robots to the test in a Sumo com- Data and Democracy Initiative. He the Junior (grades 5 through 8) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., in all that technology and engi- petition! “Robofest” at Chabot will be discussing the future of or Senior (grades 9 through 12) 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: neering has to offer. Space & Science Center also gives human/robot connectedness competition. Registration is RobotED Admission to “Robofest” kids the opportunity to check out through the “internet of things.” $50 per team and can be made 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m.: competitions and presentations the latest toys from Dash Robotics, Third presenter Robert Full is at Robofest.net/rms. Space is RobotED Pro are included with general ad- meet Chabot’s resident android, a Berkeley biologist and is fasci- limited! mission tickets; workshops are Fritz, and hear presentations by ro- nated by the motion of creatures Kids can also sign up for a Sunday, Mar 1: an additional fee. Admission is botics gurus David Calkins and that have many legs, unusual feet Tiny Techs Club Workshop, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: $16 for adults, $13 seniors/stu- Ken Goldberg. or talented tails, like cockroaches, which includes KinderBOTS, Presentation with dents, and $12 for youth ages 3 Calkins is a widely respected crabs, and geckos. He has led an RobotED, and RobotED Pro: Ken Goldberg through 12. KinderBOTS is robot builder and expert. He has effort to demonstrate the value of Mindstorms NXT classes. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: $15 per child, and RobotED taught robotics and computer en- learning from nature by creating Tiny Techs Club is proud to Presentation with Robert Full and RobotED Pro: Mindstorms gineering at San Francisco State interdisciplinary collaborations of offer a unique program aimed at 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: NXT are $20 per child. Go to University and various grade biologists, engineers, mathemati- fostering creativity through sci- Senior Competition www.chabotspace.org/robots.ht schools, is the president of the cians and computer scientists ence and technology in pre-k Workshops: m to purchase admission or Robotics Society of America, and from academia and industry. He and kindergarten students. In 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: workshop tickets. founder of the world’s largest founded CiBER, the Center for the 45-minute KinderBOTS ses- Kinderbots robot competition, RoboGames. interdisciplinary Bio-inspiration sion, little learners will build 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1:00 – Calkins will be talking about in Education and Research, and our exclusive RoboPup, and be ROBOFEST 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 RoboGames at the event (which the Poly-PEDAL Laboratory, introduced to simple engineer- Saturday & Sunday, Feb 28 p.m.: RobotED is like the Olympics for robots), which studies the Performance, ing and technology concepts in & Mar 1 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m.: and exploring BattleBots©. Energetics, and Dynamics of Ani- a fun, hands-on way. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. RobotED Pro Page 18 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE February 24, 2015

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Tri-City Stargazer FEBRUARY 25 – MARCH 3, 2014 BY VIVIAN CAROL

For All Signs: Cosmic energies favor new design of old or outmoded business or organizational systems. Financial or business pressures may be the motivator. It is time to update and modernize, especially if you are working with a method out of old habit. Constructive and fresh ideas will flow freely and you may wonder why a particular solution hasn't occurred to you before now. If you are working on a major project it is best to brainstorm this week but save the final decisions until after March 3, when Mercury will be out of the shadows of its retrograde motion.

Aries the Ram (March 21- Cancer the Crab (June 21- Libra the Scales (September publishing, and higher educa- purpose. Your activities are April 20): See the lead para- July 21): Conversations over the 23-October 22): You may have tion are favored. likely to be purposeful and pro- graph. This Jupiter/Uranus trine weekend will tend toward remi- a tendency during this period to ductive. is particularly favorable for you niscence and recollection of by- slide into old and outmoded Capricorn the Goat (Decem- in the romantic and creative ac- gone events and eras of our patterns of emotional behavior. ber 22-January 19): Give atten- Pisces the Fish (February tivity department. There might lives. Past experiences and rela- Maybe this will be brought on tion to caring for old things or 19-March 20): Experiences also be good news concerning tionships have contributed heav- by the re-entry of someone in people in your life. Clean out the may seem surreal on some level your children (another type of ily to who you are today. They your life. While it may be fun basement or attic in your home. during this week. You may be creative activity). Whatever you offer a powerful psychological for a short time, very quickly Give away or sell whatever you doing something you never do that involves high tech or the foundation from which to grow you will become fatigued with it know you will not use in the fu- thought you would do. Listen Internet is given a go-signal. but leave them in memory. and shake loose of that outdated ture. It is a good time to tend to to your intuition. Do this by Don’t try to recreate your past. habit. repairs of aging property. It is tending to unbidden thoughts Taurus the Bull (April 21- also favorable for taking actions or feelings that you know you May 20): People of the past Leo the Lion (July 22-Au- Scorpio the Scorpion (Oc- to secure your future. did not invent. Dream life may may resurface. You will be glad gust 22): See the lead paragraph tober 23-November 21): It ap- be strong this week. to see these individuals, but as it pertains to you. Jupiter is pears that a new work position Aquarius the Water Bearer more likely you will be re- offering you go-signals in the or job is coming your way that (January 20-February 18): minded why they are no longer areas of legal activities, publish- will ease the pain in your wallet. This week especially favors in your life. Somehow they are ing, higher education, travel, It requires effort but that doesn’t travel, communications, educa- associated with old wounds in and other pursuits that you find scare you away. Those with tion, and giving attention to your life and you would just as meaningful. People who are es- rental property will find a new community concerns. You may soon let those memories go back tablished in these areas will be tenant this week. Relationships be serving as the center of a to the ethers. helpful as you follow your plans. with coworkers are favorable. If wheel of people with a common you have been lonely, a stray cat Gemini the Twins (May 21- Virgo the Virgin (August or dog may come to you. June 20): You have been study- 23-September 22): Your mind ing something while Mercury is flying with thoughts, details, Sagittarius the Archer (No- Are you interested in a personal was retrograding through Ja nu- questions and answers. You want vember 22-December 21): You horoscope? ary and February. Now it is time to discuss them, but you defi- have a lot of activity in your 5th Vivian Carol may be reached at to apply what you have learned. nitely do not want someone to house of children, romance, and (704) 366-3777 A prominent idea is emerging solve your concerns. You seek creativity. Whatever you want or from the many thoughts and the balance of a counterpart, need in these areas, the answer is for private psychotherapy ideas with which you have one who may debate things “yes.” Take a risk and pursue ro- or astrology appointments toyed. It may be well worth a without becoming emotional mance where you find it. You’re (fee required). greater investment of time or about it. unlikely to be turned away. Ac- energy. tivities involving the law, travel, www.horoscopesbyvivian.com February 24, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 19 Page 20 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE February 24, 2015

ot everyone starts out mester that awaits me with new East Bay to minor in Library college knowing exactly adventures.” Sciences or perhaps branching Nwhat their goals for the Ariele recalls how her favorite out into Entomology, the study future are; luckily for Ariele Sil- Ohlone College professor, Jen- of insects. vas, Ohlone College gave her the nifer Hurley of the English De- Last spring Ariele applied to opportunity and financial sup- partment, recommended the Ohlone College Founda- port to discover new possibili- choosing a minor in addition to tion’s Share Your Dream Schol- ties. At Ohlone, Ariele hit her her English major. That way arship, a scholarship which helps academic stride and determined Ariele could show potential em- students achieve their goals and her career goals. ployers that her skills range far aspirations while thinking about “At Ohlone, my passion for beyond English alone. With how others might benefit from learning is constantly fed by the Professor Hurley’s support and their achievements. Studies classes I've taken and the eye- the exciting classes that led to show that students are much opening education provided by new passions, upon graduating more likely to succeed when truly fantastic professors. I always Ariele plans to transfer to UC they don’t have to juggle a part- look forward to every Ohlone se- Davis, San Jose State, or CSU time job with their education.

“Ohlone is one of the first stepping stones to the rest of my college experience and it has already launched me towards my goals, my visions, and my dreams.” - Ariele Silvas With her finances secured, For 2015, the Ohlone Ariele is focused on following College Foundation is offering her dreams rather than worrying over $150,000 in scholarships about finances. for students entering Ohlone “As a recipient of the Share College, continuing to take Your Dream HOSTS Scholar- classes at Ohlone, or transfer- ship, I am forever grateful to ring to a four-year university. my donors. Ohlone has opened To apply for a scholarship or and enriched my mind to so for information on how you many new ideas, and thanks to can support Ohlone College my donors, I am able to con- scholarships, please visit tinue on my future pathway in www.ohlonefoundation.org or 2014 Scholarship Recipients with Ohlone College President Dr. Gari Browning academics.” call 510-659-6020.

we’ll have a fabulous show because of the hard work they’re putting in.” Last year’s winner, Time Frame, will be performing as special guest this year. A 10-piece funk rock band from Manteca, Time Frame is mentored by Gordon Kennedy of GK Music. Kennedy says, “It was a big deal for us [to win] because it was an educational experience.” As the band prepares for their return on stage, he adds, “It’s such an honor to come back and perform…It’s a very hum- bling experience.” PHOTOS BY SIMONETTE MIRANDE

ayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) presents the “52nd Annual Battle of Hthe Bands” held on Saturday, February 28 at Chabot College’s Reed L. Buffington Performing Arts Center. Ten local Bay Area bands oozing with musical tal- ent and palpable energy will compete at this year’s much coveted battle, hoping to emerge as the winner of one of the longest-running musical events in the Bay Area. This year’s finalists are: Red Soil, Nexus, The Bare Minimum, Tablues, Se7en Dead, Standoff, Dissident Souls, The Matrix, Neon Strings, and Culto. The bands will showcase genres ranging from alternative rock to blues and heavy metal to jazz. Mick Flaire will once again host the event. Starting as a modest band competition in the ‘60s, “The Battle” has now grown to attract spectators, as well as professional and new musicians, from all over the Bay Area. “The Battle is the longest-running event of its kind in all of California and possibly the United States. This Time Frame, 51st Battle of the Bands Champion event allows new and undiscovered artists the opportunity to show off their talents in front of an audience of 1,200 As the bands gear up for the big night, Recreation Co- Tickets may be purchased in advance at the HARD people and win some great prizes,” said Simonette Mi- ordinator Mike Maine says, “You can definitely tell they District Office (1099 E St.) or Matt Jimenez Community rande, Recreation Specialist for HARD. were practicing leading up to the competition. I think Center (28200 Ruus Rd.). You may also purchase tickets online at www.haywardrec.org by using the code 29969. Please call (510) 881-6700 to obtain a pin and password. Tickets purchased online will be available the night of the show at Will Call; identification is required for pick up. Advanced tickets cost $10; door price is $12. For more information, call Mike Maine at (510) 888-0211.

Battle of the Bands Saturday, Feb 28 7 p.m. Reed L. Buffington Performing Arts Center Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward (510) 888-0211 www.haywardrec.org/516/Battle-of-the-Bands Tickets: $10 (advance); $12 (door price) Parking: $2

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$ = Entrance or Activity Fee R= Reservations Required Schedules are subject to change. Call to confirm activities shown in these listings.

Mondays & Wednesdays, Jan Monday, Jan 27-Friday, Mar 27 28 thru Mar 18 82 Years of Art: Visions, Land- Sunol Wilderness Docent Train- scapes and Characters along ing $R the Way 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Assist naturalists with school programs Works by Doyle Wegner and Gerald CONTINUING Ages 18+ Thompson Sunol Regional Wilderness Artist reception Friday, Feb 6 EVENTS 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (510) 544-3242 Hayward City Hall www.ebparks.org 777 B St., Hayward Saturdays and Sundays, Jan (510) 208-0410 10 thru Feb 28 Tuesday, Jan 27 - Saturday, www.hayward.org Family Fun Hour Mar 27 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Prom Dress Swap Donations Monday, Wednesday & Sat- Stories, games and activities Mon - Wed: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. urday, Jan 28 thru Apr 15 Ages 5+ Thurs - Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Alameda County Low-Moder- Coyote Hills Regional Park Donate formal dresses, shoes and acces- ate Income Tax Assistance 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., sories Mon & Wed: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 Fremont Hayward Weekes Branch Library p.m. (510) 544-3220 Sat: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. www.ebparks.org 27300 Patrick Ave., Hayward (510) 293-5065 Tax preparation help for low income [email protected] households Mondays, Jan 12 thru Mar 2 Eden Area Multi-Service Center Bereavement Support Group Tuesday, Jan 27 - Saturday, 24100 Amador St, Hayward 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mar 27 (510) 670-5700 Honor lost loved ones Prom Dress Swap Donations www.alamedasocialservices.org Fremont Senior Center Mon - Wed: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway, Thurs - Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fremont Donate formal dresses, shoes and acces- (510) 574-2063 sories Hayward Main Library Wednesday, Jan 14 - Satur- 835 C St., Hayward day, Feb 28 (510) 881-7946 Trails Challenge 2015 [email protected] 8 a.m. Self-guided hiking program Participants receive guidebook, tee shirt and pin East Bay Regional Parks District 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct, Oakland (888) 327-2757 www.RegionalParksFoundation.org

Tuesdays, Jan 20 thru Mar 10 Booklegger Orientation and Training 9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. YOU? A few hours to commit weekly? In school, Volunteer to read stories aloud to school looking for community service? Retired, missing the in- children teraction you enjoyed in the office? Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 US: Looking for some enthusiastic volunteers who will www.aclibrary.org commit to even a few hours a week in our Newark Tuesday, Jan 20-Friday, Feb 27 Chamber of Commerce office. Skills we’d welcome in- Interviews for Tri-City Senior clude: general office skills, database management, profi- Peer Counseling Training ciency in QuickBooks or in Microsoft Office/Windows, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. using Social Media effectively, and good communication Must be 50 years or older and customer service. Requires 9 week training course City of Fremont, Aging and Family Services We’re REALLY nice to work with! And, we sure 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont could use some extra hands to help us! (510) 574-2064 [email protected]

Newark Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, Jan 21 - Sunday, 37101 Newark Blvd. Mar 1 510-744-1000. Visit us on Facebook or at Celebrating Black Life History Culture $ Newark-chamber.com 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. to learn more about what we do. Social consciousness exhibit Hayward Area Historical Mu- seum 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (501) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org

Wednesday, Jan 21 - Sunday, Feb 28 Black History Month Display 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Culture Corner lower level next to Sears NewPark Mall 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (510) 793-5683 www.newparkmall.com Page 22 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE February 24, 2015

Monday, Feb 2 thru Friday, Friday, Feb 13 - Sunday, Thursdays, Feb 19 thru Mar 26 Apr 15 Mar 14 Bingo $ Farmers’ Markets Free Quality Tax Assistance Newton’s Grimm’s: The Work 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. of Frost Newton Mon & Wed: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Games, refreshments and door prizes 12 noon - 5 p.m. Fri: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Newark Senior Center Surrealist paintings of Grimm’s fairytales FREMONT: SAN LEANDRO: Tax help for low income households 7401 Enterprise Dr., Newark Fremont Family Resource Center Opening reception Friday, Feb 13 (510) 578-4840 39155 Liberty St., Fremont from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Centerville Kaiser Permanente www.newark.org (510) 574-2020 Olive Hyde Art Gallery Saturdays San Leandro 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont Fridays, Feb 20 thru Mar 27 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday (510) 791-4357 Sunday, Feb 1 - Saturday, Spanish Story Time Year-round 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Feb 28 www.fremont.gov/Art/OliveHy- Bonde Way at Fremont Blvd., June 11, 2014 to deGallery 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Watercolor and Oil Painting Stories, songs, music and rhymes in Fremont December 31, 2014 Exhibit (510) 909-2067 2500 Merced St, San Leandro Friday, Feb 13 - Saturday, Spanish 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. www.fremontfarmersmarket.com www.cafarmersmarkets.com May 16 Ages preschool - school aged children Featuring Jan Schafir and Therese Ely Trajes Regionales de Mexico Fremont Main Library Mission Coffee Kaiser Permanente Fremont MILPITAS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Farmers’ Market 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 (510) 474-1004 Collection of costumes from Ballet Folk- Thursdays www.aclibrary.org Milpitas Farmers’ Market at www.fremontcoffee.com lorico Mexicano 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ICC San Leandro Public Library Saturdays, Feb 21thru Mar 28 Year-round Sundays Wednesdays & Thursdays, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro Bridges to Jobs 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Feb 4 thru Apr 9 (510) 577-3971 Fremont www.aclibrary.org 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Year-round Tax Assistance – R 800-949-FARM Job interview training class India Community Center 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. www.pcfma.com 525 Los Coches St. Saturdays, Feb 14 thru Apr 11 Centerville Presbyterian Church 800-949-FARM Volunteer preparation and e-filing tax 4360 Central Ave., Fremont assistance Free Quality Tax Assistance Irvington Farmers’ Market www.pcfma.com (510) 299-2223 Castro Valley Library 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sundays http://bridgestojobs.org 3600 Norbridge Ave., Tax help for low income households NEWARK: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Castro Valley Holly Community Center Year-round (510) 667-7900 31600 Alvarado Blvd., Monday, Feb 23 - Friday, Bay Street and Trimboli Way, Newark Farmers’ Market www.aclibrary.org Union City Mar 31 Fremont Sundays (510) 574-2020 New Student Centralized En- rollment – R 800-949-FARM 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturdays, Feb 7 thru Apr 11 www.pcfma.com Mon - Thurs: 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 Year-round Free Quality Tax Assistance Sunday, Feb 15 thru Satur- day, Feb 28 p.m. NewPark Mall 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Tax help for low income households Different Visions Niles Farmer's Market 1-800-897-FARM 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Schedule an appointment to register a Saturdays www.agriculturalinstitute.org Newark Branch Library new student 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark Photography and acrylics 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. San Leandro Unified School (510) 574-2020 Artist reception Sunday, Feb. 22 District Year-round Bayfair Mall from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 2255 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro Niles Town Plaza Saturdays Saturdays, Feb 7 thru Apr 11 Fremont Art Association (510) 618-4420 37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free Quality Tax Assistance www.westcoastfarmersmarket.org Year-round (510) 792-0905 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. www.FremontArtAssociaion.org Thursday, Feb 26 - Saturday, Fairmont and East 14th St., San Apr 11 Leandro Tax help for low income households Fabric Creations HAYWARD: (925) 465-4690 Union City Branch Library Tuesdays, Feb 17 thru Mar 31 www.cafarmersmkts.com 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Bridge 1 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hayward Farmers’ Market Union City Textile art (510) 574-2020 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Saturdays UNION CITY: Set up, bid play and score keeping Artist reception Saturday, March 7: 1 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. p.m. - 3 p.m. Monday, Feb 9 - Friday, Feb 27 Newark Senior Center Year-round Kaiser Permanente Union 7401 Enterprise Dr., Newark Foothill Arts of the Bay Senior Center Art Show Hayward City Plaza City Farmers’ Market (510) 578-4840 22394 Foothill Blvd., Hayward 777 B. St., Hayward Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. www.newark.org (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org 1-800-897-FARM 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Chinese brush painting and calligraphy display www.agriculturalinstitute.org Year-round Tuesdays, Feb 17 thru Mar 31 Milpitas Senior Center Monday, Mar 2 -Friday, Mar 27 Kaiser Permanente Medical Bridge 2 South Hayward Glad Tidings 40 North Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas Shared Perceptions Offices 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (408) 586-3400 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturdays 3553 Whipple Rd., Union City Mastering game strategy 800-949-FARM www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov San Lorenzo Adult School Exhibit 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Newark Senior Center www.pcfma.com Artist reception Saturday, March Year-round Friday, Feb 13 - Sunday, Mar 8 7401 Enterprise Dr., Newark W. Tennyson Rd. between Tyrell 7: 12 noon - 3 p.m. Thumbs $ (510) 578-4840 Ave. and Tampa Ave., Hayward Union City Farmers’ Market www.newark.org Alameda Historical Museum (510) 783-9377 Saturdays Fri & Sat: 8 p.m. 2324 Alameda Ave., Alameda www.cafarmersmarkets.com 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sun: 2 p.m. (510) 521-1233 www.alamedamuseum.org Year-round Comic murder mystery Old Alvarado Park Chanticleers Theatre Smith and Watkins Streets, 3683 Quail Ave., Castro Valley Union City (510) 733-5483 800-949-FARM www.chanticleers.org www.pcfma.com

FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at the Alameda County Library Tell A Friend Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480 February 24, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 23

THIS WEEK Wednesday, Feb 25 Wednesday, Feb 25 Thursday, Feb 26 Thursday, Feb 26 Wednesday Walks Greeting Card Workshop – R Outdoor Discoveries: Ribs, Top Five Threats Facing Busi- Tuesday, Feb 24 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. - 12 noon Legs and Bones $ nesses Today – R Read to a Dog Hike 4.5 strenuous miles around reser- Use pressed flowers and leaves to create 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. voir cards Put together a cow skeleton Adapt to economic changes and compe- Children practice their reading with Lake Chabot Olive Hyde Art Gallery Sunol Regional Wilderness tition dogs 17600 Lake Chabot Rd, 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol Hayward Area Historical Society Fremont Main Library Castro Valley (510) 791-4357 (510) 544-3249 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (888) 327-2757 www.olivehydeartguild.org www.ebparks.org (510) 358-2353 (510) 745-1400 www.ebparks.org [email protected] www.aclibrary.org Thursday, Feb 25 Thursday, Feb 26 Wednesday, Feb 25 Top Five Threats Facing Busi- Rotary “Dragon-Tini” Mixer Thursday, Feb 26 Tuesday, Feb 24 Bay Area Express Lanes nesses Today – R 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Get to Know Your Thyroid – R Stalking and Technology Safety Fremont Open House 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Appetizers, Dragon Martinis, beer and 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Workshop 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Adapt to economic changes and compe- wine Discusses disease symptoms 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Discuss I-880, SR-92 and SR-84 HOV tition Hayward Area Historical Society Carlton Plaza of San Leandro Discuss support and services for protec- lane conversions DeVry University Campus 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward 1000 E. 14th Street, San Leandro tion Fremont City Hall 6600 Dumbarton Cir, Fremont (501) 581-0223 (510) 869-6737 Safe Alternatives to Violent 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont (510) 358-2353 www.Bitly.com/DragonTini Environments (510) 284-4000 [email protected] www.haywardrotary.org 1900 Mowry Ave, Fremont www.BayAreaExpressLanes.org (510) 574-2250 www.save-dv.org

SUBMITTED BY QUEENIE CHONG Instrumental Music, Mr. Greg Conway, and his ex- PHOTOS BY DEBRA WATANUKI cited students, who couldn’t wait for its debut. The highly-anticipated premiere concert of “Miraj,” At Hopkins Junior High School in Fremont, the scheduled for Saturday, March 14 pays tribute to story of its orchestra program began in the fall of the accomplishments of Hopkins’ orchestra pro- 2005 when its new director of instrumental music gram as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. arrived. During that first year, there was one string The concert in Fremont promises to be a signifi- class with 22 students. Additionally, 30 students at- cant community affair too, as this is the first time tended the beginning orchestra class that was of- ever that an original piece of music has been written fered after school to its feeder elementary schools in by an “outside” composer for any school ensemble in Fremont. For this reason, Fremont Unified School District Superintendent Dr. James Morris, a supporter of music education, takes pride in accepting the role of master of ceremonies for the evening. In order to prepare for the premiere performance of “Miraj,” members of Hopkins Advanced Orches- tra, consisting of both 7th and 8th grade string musicians, have been diligently rehearsing the piece. They all look forward to meeting and working with its creator, Mr. Meyer, when he is expected to share his stories behind the composition of “Miraj.” Based in Los Angeles, Mr. Meyer is a composer and full-time music educator of string orchestra. He has worked with elementary, middle, and high school students for over 30 years, and is no stranger to Hop- kins’ students as his music is a popular selection among instrumental music instructors. In 2013, Hop- DID YOU KNOW? kins’ students scheduled a clinic with Mr. Meyer on their way to the Music in the Parks Festival, held every Business Owners, not all insurance Policies year in Anaheim, and had benefited tremendously are issued at a fixed rate. Some are from his professional advice as a clinician. The concert program on March 14 commences auditable. Mr. Meyer with Harvest Park Middle School Advanced Or- THINK MELLO INSURANCE chestra, Pleasanton, directed by Mr. Paul Perazzo, the Mission San Jose attendance area. Now ten years who had taught at Horner Junior High School for 510-790-1118 #OB84518 later, Hopkins offers two orchestras enrolling 116 10 years. This will be followed by Hopkins Ad- www.insurancemsm.com students, together with three levels of elementary vanced Orchestra, with the culminating premiere of orchestra with 200 students. “Miraj,” conducted by the composer Mr. Meyer Over the last decade, Hopkins’ orchestra pro- himself. The two ensembles will then present an un- gram has matured and grown into a signature brand precedented joint concert to conclude the evening. of excellence. Having received coveted perfect scores This guarantees to be a captivating experience! of 100 at the Music in the Parks Festival in 2010 Admission is free, so mark your calendar and plan BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE and again in the years 2012, 2013 and 2014, Hop- to attend early. kins’ Advanced Orchestra continues to set, and keep Alameda County 11:35 – 12:05 Daycare Center Visit – pushing, the standard of excellence in student or- Premiere Performance of “Miraj” Renew books by phone CASTRO VALLEY chestras in California. The Advanced Orchestra is Saturday, Mar 14 (510) 790-8096 1:45 – 3:00 Hillside School, well-represented in honor ensembles and, in partic- 7 p.m. For more information 15980 Marcella St., SAN LEANDRO ular, is proud to be among the elite to be invited to Jackson Theater at Smith Center, Ohlone College about the Bookmobile call participate at the California Music Educators Asso- 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont (510) 745-1477 or visit Monday, Mar 2 ciation (CMEA) State Band and Orchestra Festival (510) 656-3500, ext. 38023 www.aclibrary.org. 9:20 – 10:00 Daycare Center Visit - FREMONT for the last three years. [email protected] Times & Stops subject to change 10:15 – 11:15 Daycare Center Visit – To honor the success of the music program and Free Tuesday, Feb 24 FREMONT to benefit its future music students, in the 9:15 – 11:00 Daycare Center Visit – 1:45 – 2:45 Pioneer School, Blythe St., & spring of 2013, several Hopkins’ families FREMONT Jean Dr., UNION CITY jointly made a generous donation to the 2:30 – 3:25 3:05 – 3:25 Alvarado Elementary School, Music Department. Thanks to the collab- Cabrillo School, 36700 San Pedro Dr., Fredi St. & Smith St., UNION CITY orative efforts of the community, this FREMONT 4:15 – 4:45 Greenhaven Apts., Alvarado handsome gift enabled the school to com- 4:45 – 5:30 Baywood Apts., Blvd. & Fair Ranch Rd., UNION CITY mission a piece of music by nationally rec- 4275 Bay St., FREMONT 5:15 – 6:45 Forest Park School, Deep ognized and best-selling composer Mr. 5:50 – 6:30 Jerome Ave. and Creek Rd. & Maybird Circle, Richard Meyer. He has over 130 composi- Ohlones St., FREMONT FREMONT tions and arrangements in print. Wednesday, Feb 25 Tuesday, Mar 3 Two years have since passed. The com- 1:00 – 2:00 Del Rey School, 10:00 – 11:15 Daycare Center Visit – pleted work “Miraj,” has now been deliv- 1510 Via Sonya, SAN LORENZO UNION CITY ered to the music stands of the Director of 2:30 – 3:00 Eden House Apts., 2:00 – 2:30 Fremont Hills Senior Living, 1601 165th Ave., SAN LEANDRO 35490 Mission Blvd., FREMONT 3:30 – 4:00 Baywood Ct., 2:45 – 3:15 Mission Gateway Apts., 21966 Dolores St., CASTRO VALLEY 33155 Mission Blvd., UNION CITY 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr., & 4:50 – 5:30 Camellia Ct., FREMONT Mariner Park, Regents Blvd. & Dorado Dr., UNION CITY Thursday, Feb 26 5:40 – 6:20 Sea Breeze Park, Dyer St. & 9:50 – 10:20 Daycare Center Visit – Carmel Way, UNION CITY FREMONT 10:40 – 11:30 Daycare Center Visit - Milpitas Bookmobile stops NEWARK Renew books by phone 1:15 – 1:45 Stellar Academy, (800) 471-0991 38325 Cedar Blvd., NEWARK For more information 2:00 – 3:00 Graham School, (408) 293-2326 x3060 36270 Cherry St, NEWARK Wednesday, Feb 18 Friday, Feb 27 3:15 – 4:00 Friendly Village Park, 120 9:45 – 11:15 Fame Charter School, Dixon Landing Rd., MILPITAS 16244 Carolyn St, SAN LEANDRO Page 24 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE February 24, 2015

Thursday, Feb 26 Saturday, Feb 28 Saturday, Feb 28 Saturday, Feb 28 Sunday, Mar 1 Senior Studio Art Show Community Parent Playgroup Jr. Refuge Manager Program – My Spiritual Journey: Pathway Legend of the Lion and the 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. R to Peace Lamb $ Drawings and 3D works Children with developmental delays 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 11 a.m. - 12 noon Mt. Eden High School enjoy sensory toys Guided activities for various ages to earn Women explore peace and higher pur- Visit the lambs and create a craft 2300 Panama St., Hayward Fremont Main Library Refuge Manager Badge pose Ardenwood Historic Farm (510) 723-3180 x62274 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont SF Bay Wildlife Refuge Santa Clara County Government 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., (510) 745-1400 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont Center Fremont Thursday, Feb 26 www.aclibrary.org (510) 792-0222 70 West Hedding St, San Jose (510) 544-2797 Park Planning Community http://donedwardsjr.manager.eve (408) 410-1974 www.ebparks.org Workshop Saturday, Feb 28 ntbrite.com Sunday, Mar 1 6:30 p.m. Nowruz Celebration Sunday, Mar 1 Wonderful Wool $ Saturday, Feb 28 Discuss plan for former East Bay MUD 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Snakes, Stories and Spirals 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. property Dance performance for Afghanistan, Find the Elusive Gray Fox 10 a.m. - 12 noon & 1:30 p.m. - Transform yarn into wooly wonders Castro Valley Community Center Iran and Tajikistan New Year 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Ardenwood Historic Farm 18988 Lake Chabot Rd., Fremont Main Library Search for clues to find wildlife Meet the snakes and create a spiral craft 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Castro Valley 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont SF Bay Wildlife Refuge Coyote Hills Regional Park Fremont www.haywardrec.org (510) 745-1400 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., (510) 544-2797 www.aclibrary.org (510) 792-0222 Fremont www.ebparks.org Friday, Feb 27 (510) 544-3220 Fremont Education Foundation Sunday, Feb 28 Saturday, Feb 28 www.ebparks.org Sunday, Mar 1 Gala $R Rock N’ Swing Dance Work- Movie Night $ Hello Bunnies $ 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. shop $R 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Mar 1 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dinner, entertainment, raffle and silent 3 p.m. The Bank, The Scarecrow, and The World Friendship Fair with an Relax and pet the rabbits African Beat auction ‘50’s Jitterbug dance instruction Caretaker’s Daughter Ardenwood Historic Farm FUSD benefit All levels of experience welcome Niles Essanay Theater 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont Marriott Joanne Brown Dance Studio 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont Memories of Senegal and Kenya with Fremont 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont 33535 Western Ave., Union City (510) 494-1411 drum music (510) 544-2797 (510) 413-3700 (510) 240-2732 www.nilesfilmmuseum.org Milpitas Library www.ebparks.org www.fremont-education.org [email protected] 160 North Main St., Milpitas (510) 794-6844 Friday, Feb 27 Saturday, Feb 28 www.sccl.org Meet Your Elected Officials Paralympic Track and Field Forum Clinic – R 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Representatives for Hayward, Castro Wheelchair and ambulatory racing, Valley, San Leandro and San Lorenzo field events Hayward City Hall Instruction for athletes and coaches 777 B St., Hayward Burrell Field (510) 538-9678 2451 Teagarden St., San Leandro (510) 407-0014 Saturday, Feb 28 [email protected] Spanish Book Discussion www.BORP.org 2 p.m. Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Es- Saturday, Feb 28 - Sunday, quivel Mar 1 Hayward Main Library Robots! $ 835 C St., Hayward Sat: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (510) 881-1980 Sun: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.library.hayward-ca.gov Youth build robots for competitions Chabot Space & Science Center Saturday, Feb 28 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland Fremont Atheist Forum (510) 336-7300 10 a.m. - 12 noon www.chabotspace.org Thought provoking talks Fremont Main Library Saturday, Feb 28 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Le Jazz HOT! $R (510) 745-1400 6 p.m. www.aclibrary.org Live music, dinner, raffle and auction Newark Memorial High School Saturday, Feb 28 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark Crab and Pasta Feed $ (510) 791-0287 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. www.nmhscougarstore.com All you can eat Vegetarian options available Saturday, Feb 28 Benefit for MSJHS Booster Club Canine Capers Dog Walk – R Mission San Jose High School 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 41717 Palm Ave., Fremont Enjoy open spaces with your four legged (510) 657-3600 friend [email protected] Garin Regional Park 1320 Garin Ave., Hayward Saturday, Feb 28 (888) 327-2757 Black American Heritage Faire www.ebparks.org 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Activities, workshops, art and fashion Saturday, Feb 28 parade Bird Hike: Yellow is the Loveli- Palma Ceia Baptist Church est Color 28605 Ruus Rd., Hayward 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (510) 786-2866 Naturalist led bird hike www.palmaceiachurch.org Hayward Shoreline Interpretive www.facebook.com/palma- Center ceiabaptistchurch 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270 Saturday, Feb 28 www.haywardrec.org Pancake Breakfast $ 8 a.m. - 12 noon Saturday, Feb 28 Benefit for Fremont National Baseball Niles Rotary Club Reverse League Draw Fundraiser $ Brier Elementary 5 p.m. 39201 Sundale Dr, Fremont Dinner and raffle (510) 686-3692 Sunol Valley Golf Club 6900 Mission Rd., Sunol Saturday, Feb 28 (925) 862-2404 Bob’s Athletic Club Reunion $R http://nilesreverseraffle.org/tick- 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ets/ Dinner and no-host bar Special guests Bob Perata and Saturday, Feb 28 Ed Corney Battle of the Bands $ Elks Lodge 7 p.m. 38991 Farwell Dr., Fremont Musical groups perform live for prizes (510) 304-9658 Reed L. Buffington Visual and [email protected] Performing Arts Center 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Saturday, Feb 28 Hayward (510) 888-0211 Teacher and Certificated Educator Job Fair Saturday, Feb 28 9 a.m. - 12 noon Team Citizen Scientists Com- Bring resume, credentials and transcripts munity Service – R Interviewing for all grade levels 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and subjects Fremont Unified School District Volunteers assist with habitat restoration 4210 Technology Dr., Fremont Ages 9+ (510) 659-2594 Alviso Environmental Education [email protected] Center www.fremont.k12.ca.us 1751 Grand Blvd., Alviso (408) 262-5513 x104 February 24, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 25

Sunday, Mar 1 Newark Senior Center Tuesday, Mar 3 Fremont Main Library Saturday, Mar 21 Hike through Bay Area History 7401 Enterprise Dr., Newark American Red Cross Blood 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Fashion Show and Luncheon 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (510) 578-4840 Drive (510) 745-1400 $R Hike with a naturalist to learn about www.newark.org 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. www.aclibrary.org 11:30 a.m. shoreline history. For adults. Monday, Mar 2 Call to schedule an appointment Benefit for New Haven Schools and Wednesday, Mar 4 Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday – Walk-ins welcome LIFE ElderCare Center R Fremont City Hall American Red Cross Blood RSVP by March 13 4901 Breakwater Ave, Hayward 4 p.m. 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont Drive – R Acacia Creek (510) 670-7270 Create a stand-up portrait and enjoy (800) 733-2767 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 34400 Mission Blvd., Union City www.haywardrec.org green eggs and ham Schedule an appointment and use spon- (510) 441-3740 Ages 5 – 9 Tuesday, Mar 3 sor code: POLICE Monday, Mar 2 Fremont Main Library Preparing Your 2015 Tax Strat- Walk-ins welcome Bunco 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont egy Fremont Police Department (510) 745-1400 2000 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont 10 a.m. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dice game www.aclibrary.org (800)733-2767 Discuss tax laws and maximizing www.redcrossblood.org No experience necessary deductions

SUBMITTED BY THE Union City residents, and $20 to $35 for non-residents; prices depend on age and if a T- CITY OF UNION CITY shirt is included. Download a registration form at http://38.106.5.171/home/showdocu- ment?id=1696. Pre-register by Friday, February 27 to be guaranteed a Fun Run T-shirt. Rock out to your favorite concert T- For more information, call (510) 675-5808. shirt and participate in the Mark Green Sports Center’s “Rockin’ the Run 5K/ Rockin’ the Run 10K Fun Run & Walk” on Sunday, Sunday, Mar 15 March 15! Boys’, girls’, men’s, and 8:00 a.m.: Check in women’s divisions will be available for 9:30 a.m.: Race begins each race. A 5K Stroller & Pet Walking Civic Center parking lot division will be held as well. The an- 34009 Alvarado-Niles, Union City nual run was established to celebrate (510) 675-5808 the opening of the Sports Center and is www.unioncity.org now in its 8th year. Fee: $10 - $35 Fees range from $10 to $25 for Sport Center members, $15 to $30 for

SUBMITTED BY JEEVAN ZUTSHI Tickets cost $80 per person; $800 per table of ten; and $1,000 for VIP table of ten. For tickets or sponsorship oppor- Indo-American Community Federation’s (IACF) 14th An- tunities, contact (510) 589-3702 or email nual Unity Dinner will be held on Friday, March 20 at India [email protected]. You may also purchase tickets at Community Center in Milpitas. IACF was founded in 1994 as www.indocommunity.us by clicking “Donate.” the first Indo-American organization to build bridges with SUBMITTED BY ZAKI AGHA mainstream organizations, diverse leadership, think tanks and Unity Dinner public officials. Unity Dinner is celebrated to promote under- Friday Mar 20 For all the advancements of the 21st cen- standing and unity in diversity. 6 p.m. tury, we still live in a world filled with sense- Join honored guests and public officials for sumptuous In- India Community Center less violence, cyber attacks, international dian food and host bar. Our keynote speaker is Russell Han- 525 Los Coches St, Milpitas arms races and racial tensions. How can we cock, president and CEO of Joint Venture Silicon Valley, a (510) 589-3702 individually and collectively work towards prime advocate for regional government and economic cooper- [email protected] the true greater good? ation. Honored guest speakers include Congressman Mike www.indocommunity.us The Women’s Auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Honda (CA-17); Ambassador Venkatesan Ashok, Consul Gen- Individual: $80 Muslim Community of Silicon Valley is host- eral of India, San Francisco; and California State Controller Table of ten: $800 ing a free conference on Saturday, February Betty T. Yee. VIP Table of ten: $1,000 28 to explore the different spiritual journeys women take to find peace internally, connect with humanity and serve a higher purpose. Participants include: Saliha Malik, National President, Women’s Auxiliary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Optimist Club Community USA Dr. Jackie Copeland-Carson, Chief Pro- announces gram and Operations Officer for Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County Reverend Syliva Karuna Lunt, Executive contest Director and Director of Ministry Services at the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment winners Pathway to Peace SUBMITTED BY DARRYL REINA Saturday, Feb 28 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Ashley Chang, a 17-year-old senior at James Logan County Government Center High School has been awarded first place in the annual 70 W Hedding St, San Jose Newark Optimist Club Essay Contest. This year’s topic (Left to Right): Kumail Aslam, Ashley Chang, and Sonia Sanchar (408) 410-1974 was, “Optimism Should Be a Priority.” Ashley received http://www.eventbrite.com/e/my-spiritual- a first place medallion and a $200 cash award. She will now Aslam, a 17-year-old Newark Memorial High School senior fin- journey-a-pathway-to-peace-tickets- have an opportunity to enter the District-level competition, ished in third place, and received a $75 cash award. 15297150188 with a chance to win a $2,500 scholarship. The students read their award winning essays and were rec- Free but please register Sonia Sanchar, a 16-year-old junior at Irvington High School ognized at a recent morning breakfast event held at Newark’s finished in second place, and received a $125 cash award. Kumail IHOP Restaurant, sponsored by the Newark Optimist Club. PSA encourages bi-cultural Chinese parents to recognize emotional issues in children SUBMITTED BY CHERYL GOLDEN encouraging other Chinese parents to recognize emotional issues their children Every parent’s goal is to raise confi- may be facing and to seek professional dent, healthy and successful kids, but of- mental health services. tentimes, parents are unaware or find You can watch the 90-second video at: difficulty in helping their children com- www.Fremont.gov/Mandarin90 And as today’s youth faces pressure from You can watch the 3-minute video at: parents, peers and social media, it’s more www.Fremont.gov/Mandarin3 special attention to their children’s social “Often, eastern cultures discourage and emotional development. emotional expression and prefer to solve FUSD crowns Spelling Bee winners Thanks to a Kaiser Community issues privately within the family because Foundation grant, the City of Fremont they feel embarrassed when disclosing Youth and Family Services (YFS) re- concerns,” says Dr. Helen Hsu, a clinical SUBMITTED BY BRIAN KILLGORE ceived $30,000 to develop parent aware- psychologist at YFS, and current Vice ness, promote education for President of the Asian American Psycho- Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) named its top spellers at the 2015 District Mandarin-speaking families and increase logical Association. “Our goal is to pro- Spelling Bee, held on January 29, at Gomes Elementary School. Congratulations to all the access to essential mental health services vide information to decrease community winners! Shown in photo from left to right: Elementary Education Director Debbie for Chinese American youth. stigma, which creates barriers to good Amundson; 1st Place - Timothy Brahan, 6th Grade, Weibel; 2nd Place - Andrew Yu, 6th Chinese-American community lead- student health.” Grade, Ardenwood; 3rd Place - Ayushi Kashyap, 4th Grade, Mission San Jose; 4th Place - ers and volunteers supported City of For more information on these work- Abinayaa Murugupandiyan, 5th Grade, Ardenwood; 5th Place - Anish Kashyap, 6th Grade, Fremont Youth and Family Services Di- shops and available support and services, Mission San Jose; 6th Place - Liana Dong, 6th Grade, Warwick; Superintendent Dr. Jim vision in the creation and production of contact Fremont’s Youth and Family Morris, FUSD Board of Education Trustee Dr. Yang Shao. a (PSA) public service announcement, Services’ at (510) 574-2157. 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St. Joseph wins nail biter, captures first place Women’s Volleyball SUBMITTED BY LORRAINE CHEW

The 7th grade St. Joseph School of Fremont Volleyball team came in first place in the Oakland Diocese CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) playoff games on February 17th. Coached by Dru and Viola Gheo- rghiu and Ron Viado, the girls played a nail biting game against St. Anne’s of Union City; fans of both sides were on the edge of their seats during the whole game. Mariners continue to dominate New Address Men’s Basketball

SUBMITTED AND PHOTOS BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW

The Moreau Catholic Mariners continued to dominate Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL) men’s varsity basketball by overpowering John F. Kennedy of Fremont 107-50, moving to 13-0 record. The Mariners quickly took control, opening up a 34-11 first quarter score with a great display of of- fense and never looked back. Oscar Fraver was the star of the night for the Moreau with 23 points as he showed his speed. He had a lot of help from his team- mate Damari Milstead who Oscar Fraver of Moreau Catholic High School showed plenty of speed in MVAL action against J.F. Kennedy High School added 20 of his own a impressive defense that forced the Titans the night came for Kennedy as points in fourth quarter… but it into turnovers. The bright spot of they held Moreau to just six was too little to late. A special Olympian event

Basketball California, Mission Valley Special dle School, American High Education Local Plan Area School, Bridgeport High School, SUBMITTED AND PHOTOS BY (SELPA) and many hard working Cesar Chavez Middle School, MIKE HEIGHTCHEW volunteers, Special Olympians Fremont Young Adult, Horner were treated to special day of fun, Junior High School, James Logan Newark Memorial High excitement and basketball. High School, J.F. Kennedy High School hosted a special Olympians were divided into School, Mission San Jose High Olympics event on Friday three teams with the goal of uni- School, Newark Memorial High fying all K-12 students – disabled School, Walters Junior High February 20 2015. With help and non-disabled. All partici- School and Washington High from students of the Fremont pants reflected the excitement School. and New Haven School Districts, and joy of the event. Participating Special Olympics of Northern schools included: Alvarado Mid-

Pioneers Vault into third place at championships

Women’s Swimming February 21st. 200-yard breaststroke Claire Beaty; 7th place, school 1,650-yard freestyle record SUBMITTED BY Rachel Shimizu; 6th place, broke SCOTT CHISHOLM 34-year old school record Cal State East Bay finished Hannah Cutts; 7th place third with 824 points in the team Cal State East Bay women’s competition. The Pioneers over- swimming finished in third at the 200-yard backstroke took Azusa Pacific (820.5) on the 2015 Pacific Collegiate Swim Mariam Lowe; 3rd place, school final event when the 400-yard Conference (PCSC) Champi- record free relay team took fourth and onships, which concluded on Alyssa Tenney; 6th place the Cougars sixth. February 24, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 27 Tri-City checkmates at national tournament

SUBMITTED BY the 2nd place finisher). The 16- grader Ahyan Zaman from Park- The team included: Katherine Pask, For more information, visit TED CASTRO under team, composed of Fremont mont Elementary in Fremont be- Pranav Bellanagari, Prisha Jain, www.norcalhouseofchess.com kids, led by National Master Pranav came the National Junior Prathul Ganesh, Anand Hadli, Erin or email norcalhouse- Chess was the topic for 293 Nagarajan (who is a co-National Champion by winning all of his Law, Brickman Jones, Nik Sadeghi, [email protected]. kids from the Bay Area and other Champion), Calvin Tam (4th games. He won in an exciting Sriram Venkatesh. parts of the country who gath- place) and Seth Castro (5th place). fashion in the last round by beat- Other Tri-City kids who did ered at the Santa Clara Conven- In the 12-under division, ing the highest rated opponent very well in this tournament tion Center on January 24-25 to NHC scored 11.5 points, a half from Berkeley. Ahyan is currently were: Sriram Krishnakumar (Na- vie for coveted National Titles. point ahead of Berkeley Chess coached by Ted Castro and his tional Champion 6-under), Fremont-based chess club, Nor- School. The team was bannered dad, Ashik Uzzaman (who is also Aditya Kumar (4th place in the Cal House (NHC) of Chess, by Chenyi Zhao (2nd place fin- an expert chess player). He has 12-under) from Forest Park, Kory dominated Team Championships isher) from Warm Springs Ele- played at the Nationals in Florida Hui (3rd place in the 18-under) winning three national team titles mentary, Ronit Pattanayak and also won $ 1,000 at the Mil- from Irvington High School, out of the five sections they par- (Delphi Academy), Mihir Bup- lionaire Chess Tournament in Las Shaurya Palusa from Forest Park ticipated in. Impressively, the tani (Mission San Jose High Vegas last year. and Shreyas Jay from MSJE both other sections got 2nd place! School), Alan Yao (Hopkins Jun- Several East Bay competitors tied for 2nd place in the 6-under; In the 16-under section, NorCal ior High), Rithwik Narendra, helped NHC bag the hotly con- Louis Law (10th place) from House of Chess triumphed by scor- Steve Rong, and Nivedha Kumar. tested 8-under section winning it by Weibel; Ryan Dong (16th) from National Age8 - National Champion 8- ing 10.5 points (5.5 pts. ahead of In the 8-under section, 3rd half point with a total of 13 points. Chadbourne. year old Ahyan Zaman from Fremont with his coach Ted Castro

National Junior Age16 - National Champions in the 16-under Division-Tri City kids National Master Pranav Nagarajan from Fre- National Junior Team- NorCal House of Chess kids with their coach showing off their mont, Calvin Tam from Fremont and Seth Castro from Union City trophies at the National Junior Congress Life West rugby Cougars perform well at league finals on the rise Wrestling Rugby SUBMITTED BY TIM HESS

SUBMITTED BY DIANA ROHINI LAVIGNE Congratulations to the Cougar Wrestling Team on another excellent effort at the PHOTO BY KYLE GLENN Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL) Finals at American HS. Kyhree Mackey (138lbs) and Murrell Anderson (285) were both crowned MVAL Champions. The Life West Gladiators Rugby Team enters Michael Salazar (145lbs) placed 2nd. Hiep Tran (113lbs), Gabriel Jasso (120lbs), its second season moving up into Division Two, Evan Smith (126lbs), and Daniel Jimenez (160lbs) all placed third to capture a spot with a new coach, and the introduction of a in the North Coast Section (NCS) Wrestling Championships at Logan HS on Fri newly formed Women’s Rugby team. and Sat 2/27-28. Tim Tuite (182lbs) placed 4th and will be an NCS alternate. Coach Adriaan Ferris joined the team last Octo- Cougar JV wrestlers Denir Delmundo (126lbs) and Jirathip Silakum (195lbs) placed ber and comes to Life Chiropractic College West as first while Xander Pereira (132lbs) and Bernardo Martinez (152lbs) placed second. the college’s first athletics director. A former profes- Lady Cougar Wrestlers Catli Tran and Gabby Jones placed third while Raelyn sional rugby player and international rugby coach, Troche followed up her NCS Title with an MVAL Title. Raelyn will be competing at he has had the squad training intensely leading up the CIF State Girls Wrestling Championships in Visalia. to their first game in early January. After the first three games, the team has won all the games thus far and is yet to suffer a defeat. The new Life West Women’s team, the Gladi- atrix, has also been formed and had their first win recently after losing their first round match against SFGG (San Francisco Golden Gate) on Treasure Island. A mix of chiropractic students and local players form the team. The team also features USA squad member, Jen Sever. The squad is pleased to announce the appointment of their new Women’s coach, Nili Latu. A rugby legend, Latu is an international rugby player, who has just finished a season in Japan where he played for the NEC Green Rockets. He is the current captain of the Tongan Interna- tional Team, where he plays in the position of flanker. In 2008, Latu was included on a list of the 50 best rugby players in the world by The Independent newspaper. Latu is most excited to be part of the Life West rugby development and is also looking forward to meeting the Bay Area Tongan community. He played with the Gladiators, in his first game on the weekend of February 21-22 at Cal State East Bay. Follow the team online at www.lifewestrugby.com

James Logan continues winning ways

Wrestling 106 weight class: Aaron Perez liciano won 3-1 over Dante Sir- from Washington 5-0 over Apollo Team Standings: pinned EJ Santos of American wet of Mission SJ Holmes SUBMITTED AND PHOTOS BY 113 weight class: Deion Sirwet of 138 weight class: Kyhree Mackey 182 weight class: William Dixon James Logan 215 MIKE HEIGHTCHEW Mission SJ won a 7-4 decision pinned Anthony Lopez of Ameri- of JFK pinned Lazaro Carrasco American 113 over Jharell Bruce can for the win 195 weight class: Rolan Bautista Newark Memorial 106 A long standing tradition of 120 weight class: Manavot Singh 145 weight class: Josenio Blan- pinned Nick Loya of JFK Mission SJ 89.5 James Logan Colts dominating pinned Jacob Treat of American coput put on a great move to pin 220 weight class: Derrian Angeles Washington 61 Mission Valley Athletic League 126 weight class: Jared Luty of Michael Salazar of Newark Me- of JFK pinned Ernesto Ponce of Irvington 48 Wrestling continued at league fi- American made some great moves morial Washington JFK 47 nals February 21st. The match to beat Jonathan Lin of Mission 160 weight class: Kyle Williams 285 wt class: Murrell Anderson of was filled with excitement as SJ 8-0 won a 7-5 decision over Michael Newark Memorial beat Genaro things got started: 132 weight class: packed with ac- Damaso of Irvington Estrada of American tion and great moves as Ryan Fe- 70 weight class: Jermaine White Page 28 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE February 24, 2015 Government Briefs City Council summaries do not include all business transacted at the noted meetings. These outlines represent selected topics and actions. For a full description of agendas, decisions and discussion, please consult the website of the city of interest: Fremont (www.fremont.gov), Hayward (www.hayward-ca.gov), Milpitas (www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov), Newark (www.ci.newark.ca.us), Union City (www.ci.union-city.ca.us).

City Council/Public Agency Plan for express lanes between TAKES FROM SILICON VALLEY EAST MEETINGS Oakland and Milpitas Readers are advised to check websites for special meetings, SUBMITTED BY Provide reliable travel times for customers; cancellations, minutes, agendas METROPOLITAN Better manage lanes to keep TRANPORTATION COMMISSION and webcasts traffic moving; and The Metropolitan Transporta- Allow solo drivers access to the CITY COUNCILS tion Commission (MTC) plans HOV lane by paying a toll. to convert the existing High Oc- MTC invites you to attend an Fremont City Council cupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes be- informational meeting on Proud to Call 1st/2nd/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, to learn City Hall, Bldg A tween Oakland and Milpitas into 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont express lanes. about the project and talk with (510) 284-4000 Express lanes are specially-des- project team members. Fremont Home www.fremont.gov ignated highway lanes that are Express Lanes Informational Meeting Hayward City Council free for carpools, vanpools, buses BY MIKE RAAB, CEO OF MR: Drug discovery and de- 1st/3rd/4th Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb 25 and other eligible vehicles, and ARDELYX, INC velopment is an extremely expen- City Hall, second floor also allow solo drivers to pay tolls 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. sive undertaking. By its nature, it 777 B Street, Hayward Fremont City Hall (510) 583-4000 to use the lane. takes years (sometimes decades) 3300 Capitol Ave, Fremont We recently met with Michael www.ci.hayward.ca.us The project intends to: before a company knows whether Fremont, CA 94538 Raab, CEO of Ardelyx Inc., a Maximize the capacity of the biotechnology company focused on or not its drug is going to work Milpitas City Council www.BayAreaExpressLanes.org in the manner expected. Thus, 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. HOV lanes; the discovery, development, and 455 East Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas commercialization of therapies to the time horizon for many in- (408) 586-3001 treat cardio-renal, GI, and meta- vestors can be quite long. Gain- www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov Work Session: Hayward City bolic diseases. This interview with ing confidence and support is The City of Hayward Brand Newark City Council Mike is the latest installment in our vital. Collaborations with like- Assessment and Economic Devel- 2nd/4th Thursday @ 7:30 p.m. Council life sciences blog series. Here’s his minded partners can also help opment Marketing Platform Pres- City Hall, 6th Floor take on setting up shop in Fremont move development and clinical 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark entation was led by Frank and his vision for the life sciences programs along. (510) 578-4266 February 17, 2015 Holland, Community and Media www.ci.newark.ca.us industry in Fremont, Silicon Valley, Fremont: Flipping the coin, Relations Officer. According to and beyond. what is pivotal to the success of a San Leandro City Council staff report, Council approved a Boards and Commissions: City of Fremont: What are life sciences company? 1st/3rd Monday @ 7 p.m. comprehensive Economic Devel- Brian Schott was appointed to some of the reasons why Ardelyx MR: Ensuring that a company 835 East 14th St., San Leandro opment Strategic Plan (EDSP) in (510) 577-3366 the Planning Commission and was chose to settle in Fremont? has a strong source of capital is 2013 “to strengthen Hayward’s www.sanleandro.org supported by six Councilmembers Michael Raab: We originally undoubtedly important. Our position within the region as a during the meeting. Councilmem- chose Fremont over other cities in IPO, as well as an additional Union City City Council prime location for business and ber Al Mendall, who voted against the Bay Area because it was cen- milestone payment following a 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 7 p.m. development.” Brainchild Cre- City Hall Schott’s appointment, pointed out trally located and (here’s the successful trial of our lead prod- ative, an award-winning, local ad- 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City that majority of the Planning clincher) very affordable. As a new uct candidate, Tenapanor, puts (510) 471-3232 vertising firm, was contracted by Commissioners reside in the North company, we found this extremely Ardelyx in a well-funded place as www.ci.union-city.ca.us the City “to carry out the assess- Hayward area. He stated that he important, since we were able to al- we continue ahead with our de- would like to see representation ment and subsequent creative de- WATER/SEWER locate more funds toward growing velopment programs. Innovative velopment, including key from the South Hayward area. and focusing on our business goals ideas that can address unmet messages, graphic standards, and Alameda County Water District (Mendall – Nay) rather than on excessive overhead needs are vital as well, though not 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 p.m. a prototypical marketing plan de- Consent: costs. We’ve called Fremont home possible without a strong scien- 43885 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont Council adopted the resolu- signed to demonstrate cost-effec- (510) 668-4200 for more than seven years now, and tific and clinical team, which we tive ways to extend the reach and www.acwd.org tion authorizing the City Man- we couldn’t imagine being any- have attracted. Being located in penetration of the City’s messag- ager to accept and execute a grant where else. Silicon Valley has allowed Ardelyx East Bay Municipal Utility District ing.” Holland presented a new from Caltrans for runway pave- Fremont: Thanks! We’ll take to build a team of unique, tal- 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 1:15 p.m. ment rehabilitation at Hayward Hayward logo, as well as a styl- 375 11th St., Oakland that as a compliment. So, what ented individuals across all disci- ized map identifying the bound- (866) 403-2683 Executive Airport. This grant can you tell us about your life sci- plines of the company. www.ebmud.com aries of the City, and how these amount of $498,600 will pave ences counterparts throughout Fremont: Any closing images can be utilized to promote approximately 35 percent of the rest of Silicon Valley? thoughts on what we can expect Santa Clara Valley Water District Runway 28L-10R. the City further. The presentation 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m. MR: This is a very exciting time to see from the life sciences in- was received with much praise 5700 Almaden Expwy., San Jose Council adopted the resolu- for life sciences companies here in dustry in 2015? (408) 265-2607, ext. 2277 from the Council. tion authorizing city manager to Silicon Valley, and we’re thankful to MR: The industry is evolving www.valleywater.org Mayor Barbara Halliday Aye execute an amendment to a pro- be a part of it. In 2008, we saw at a rapid pace, and over the last Mayor Pro Tempore Greg Jones Union Sanitary District fessional services agreement with many smaller companies in the in- two years, the IPO market for life Aye 2nd/4th Monday @ 7:00 p.m. independent consultant Joanna dustry hit hard by the financial cri- science companies has been very 5072 Benson Rd., Union City Francisco Zermeño Aye Bromstead for Hayward Public sis. Unfortunately, many companies strong. In 2015, we should see (510) 477-7503 Library’s Homework Support Marvin Peixoto Aye much more clinical data in excit- www.unionsanitary.com were unable to stay afloat. With the Al Mendall Aye, 1 Nay Center program in an amount support and confidence from our ing areas such as immunotherapy Sara Lamnin Aye SCHOOL DISTRICTS not to exceed $35,464. investors and our development for cancer, novel ways to treat Elisa Márquez Aye partners, which include As- cardio-renal disease, and hope- Castro Valley Unified School Board fully more rapid approval of 2nd/4th Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. traZeneca and Sanofi, we have been 4400 Alma Ave., Castro Valley fortunately shielded from the crisis. drugs by the Food and Drug Ad- (510) 537-3000 Protect against measles before But, in the last five years or so, ministration. www.cv.k12.ca.us we’ve been very encouraged by the On a more personal level, we international travel are very encouraged and enthusi- Fremont Unified School Board resurgence of venture capital firms astic about Ardelyx’s future 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. SUBMITTED BY ANITA GORE with travel to and from the investing in the space, allowing 4210 Technology Dr., Fremont Philippines, where measles has both new and existing companies to prospects. We believe that we (510) 657-2350 been widespread. Other cases flourish and innovate in a wide vari- have the components to emerge www.fremont.k12.ca.us With the spring holidays ap- proaching in the next weeks, were associated with travel else- ety of therapeutic areas. from a development-stage Hayward Unified School Board many Californians are heading to where in Asia, Europe or Africa. Fremont: Got it. So, besides biotechnology company into a 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. the Philippines or other countries Measles has also been spread at funding, what are some other commercial leader in our space. 24411 Amador Street, Hayward where measles outbreaks are oc- international airports. challenges life sciences companies And, we are proud that we are (510) 784-2600 able to do all of this in Fremont. www.husd.k12.ca.us curring or measles circulates in Immunization with MMR need to overcome? the population. The California vaccine protects against measles Milpitas Unified School Board Department of Public Health while abroad and back at home. 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. 1331 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (CDPH) strongly encourages all Unvaccinated Californians who Help shape the future of www.musd.org Californians to make sure they are traveling outside of North or (406) 635-2600 ext. 6013 are protected against measles and South America should receive the downtown Hayward other dangerous diseases before MMR vaccine before they go. In- UBMITTED BY Specific Plan into sync with the New Haven Unified School Board S 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. they go abroad. fants who are traveling abroad CITY OF HAYWARD updated General Plan and pro- 34200 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City “Measles is extremely conta- can be vaccinated with an early vide implementation strategies (510) 471-1100 gious and can be very serious. dose as young as six months of Hayward is currently seeking for some of the over-arching poli- www.nhusd.k12.ca.us The best way to protect yourself age (though they should also have applicants to serve on the new cies in the General Plan. Newark Unified School District and your family against measles is the two standard doses of the Downtown Specific Plan Task We need your help! Please con- 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. with the Measles Mumps and MMR at 12-15 months and at 4- Force! The Task Force will meet sider lending your perspective and 5715 Musick Ave., Newark Rubella (MMR) vaccination, 6 years of age). at least seven times over the voice to this important project. (510) 818-4103 Measles begins with a fever Applications are available on- www.newarkunified.org which is 97 percent effective after course of 14 months to make rec- two doses,” says Dr. Gil Chavez, that lasts for a couple of days, fol- ommendations on key issues and line at: http://bit.ly/1EVKtHs San Leandro Unified School Board deputy director of the CDPH lowed by a cough, runny nose, to weigh in on critical decisions and should be sent/delivered to: 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. Center for Infectious Disease Pre- red, watery eyes, and rash. The leading to a preferred plan that City of Hayward – Develop- 835 E. 14th St., San Leandro rash typically appears first on the (510) 667-3500 vention and state epidemiologist. establishes primary goals and ment Services Department www.sanleandro.k12.ca.us “Vaccination is especially impor- face, along the hairline, and be- strategies to achieve them. Planning Division – tant for those who plan to travel hind the ears and then affects the The Downtown Specific Plan Lobby level San Lorenzo Unified School Board internationally, which places rest of the body. If you think you 777 B St, Hayward 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m. will provide a community-sup- 15510 Usher St., San Lorenzo them at high risk of getting the or a family member may have ported vision for the Downtown, 94541-5007 (510) 317-4600 disease and spreading it to others measles, promptly contact your specific development and zoning Deadline for applications is 5 www.slzusd.org after they come home.” health care provider by telephone standards, and implementation p.m. on Friday, February 27. Post- The current outbreak begin- before entering a medical facility, marks will not be accepted. Inter- Sunol Glen Unified School Board measures to realize the Plan’s 2nd Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m. ning in December 2014 is likely where the disease could spread to goals and objectives. It will build views will be held the week of 11601 Main Street, Sunol to have started from a traveler others. upon Downtown Hayward’s ex- March 1 and appointments to the (925) 862-2026 who got measles overseas. Most More information about Task Force will occur on March 9. www.sunol.k12.ca.us isting strengths and bolster efforts cases of measles in the United measles is available at to energize the area. This effort For additional information, States in 2014 were associated www.cdph.ca.gov will also bring the Downtown please call (510) 583-4210. February 24, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 29

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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Budgets Sharon Marshak

City operating budgets are interesting bution can be reduced or deferred. Al- PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGN and revealing documents. Unfortunately, though the fund has been set up to receive Ramya Raman though available for public scrutiny, few the annual contribution, there is no re- ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT read them and even fewer take time to quirement that the city do this. Sharon Marshak understand what is going on. Cities are An average citizen may not have the COPY EDITOR charged with multiple tasks and there- time or inclination to read the budget for Miriam G. Mazliach fore use a variety of funds to try to their city, but by breaking it down into clearly define what monies are designated ASSIGNMENT EDITOR manageable parts, a person can watch a Julie Grabowski for each area of responsibility. Some particular portion of it to see if projec- funds are received as “restricted,” and can CONTENT EDITOR tions and expenditures are reasonable. only be used for specific purposes, while Maria Maniego For instance, those interested in the others are general but may be deposited parks and recreation services of a city will TRAVEL & DINING WILLIAM MARSHAK in accounts that have been named for a find that area covered in the budget and Sharon Marshak specific purpose. An Operating Budget can monitor what is going on. PHOTOGRAPHERS will show a variety of accounts that allow ities and other public institu- Mike Heightchew each department to understand where its Looking at projected income and ex- tions are constantly reviewing all Don Jedlovec or portions of their budgets. At money is coming from and how much penses may be comforting or raise ques- C they have to spend. However, some actions. In some cases, questions of why various times, operating, capital and OFFICE MANAGER other expenditures are reviewed in rela- counts are set up, not due to a restriction expenditures are included or omitted can Karin Diamond tion to income estimates. Although pub- from an outside funding entity, but cause serious reconsideration by city offi- lic budgets are created by staff, they are rather by the direction of city council. cials. This is true citizen participation subject to review, revision and adjust- These accounts can be opened for a spe- and will create meaningful dialogue. BOOKKEEPING ment by elected representatives who are cific project or as an “opportunity fund.” Whether comment is about historic Vandana Dua preservation, a park, building mainte- ultimately responsible for their institu- If a city decides to build a new town nance, salaries and benefits or a myriad tion’s financial wellbeing. A myriad of hall, there may be funds available from DELIVERY MANAGER of other issues, constituent input is im- uses and restrictions can be confusing outside sources to help do this but let’s as- Carlis Roberts perative for healthy government. but it is worth paying attention since sume there are no such funds. The new these are tax dollars at work... or not. building will cost $10 million. Taxes due You can participate by simply reading REPORTERS Annual budget statements strive to in- to the city are paid and collected. To save a few pages of the Operating Budget of Frank Addiego form the public of cash flow, operations the money, the city sets up fund #809 to your city usually found on a website or at Linda-Robin Craig and the general health of a municipality, receive $1 million each year over the next city offices. Surprisingly, many parts of the Robbie Finley but there is no guarantee that serious 10 years. Each time the Operating Budget budget are easy to read and understand. Jessica Noël Chapin flaws may exist within their figures. As is shown, Fund #809 will reflect the de- Sara Giusti councils and boards scrutinize use of posit but is separated from the General Janet Grant public funds, it is also incumbent on citi- Fund assets. In five years, the city will have Philip Holmes zens to make an effort as well. Currently deposited $5 million in the Fund #809 M.J. Laird several cities are reviewing a part of the and include accumulated interest. Gustavo Lomas budget called the Capital Improvement What happens if the city runs into hard David R. Newman Plan, an anticipation of future project times and the General Fund is unable to Jesse Peters costs and those already in place. It is receive enough revenue for operations? In Hillary Schmeel right and proper that questions are raised most cases, a reserve fund has been devel- Mauricio Segura to keep our financial obligations in line oped to help during the crisis. A close look with reality. There may be no wrongdo- at operations may also reveal areas that can INTERNS ing, but an occasional fact check is wise. be streamlined to cut costs. But, don’t for- William Marshak Navya Kaur The old saying, “Figures never lie, but get the $1 million dollars being deposited PUBLISHER Simran Moza liars figure” can have multiple meanings each year into the new town hall fund. Medha Raman and shades of truth. When things get really tight, that contri-

Police seek female robbery suspect WEB MASTER RAMAN CONSULTING Venkat Raman SUBMITTED BY FREMONT PD tually passed out and believes that The female suspect is described or (510) 790-6900. You can also he may have been drugged. as an Italian or Hispanic female, send an anonymous tip by texting LEGAL COUNSEL The Fremont Police Depart- When the victim awoke, he was 18-22 years old, 5’2” – 5’4”, ap- Tip FREMONTPD followed by Stephen F. Von Till, Esq. ment is investigating a robbery physically assaulted by the female proximately 140-160 lbs and had your message, to 888777. incident that occurred earlier this and three additional unknown long black hair with red highlights. month as a result of a victim so- male suspects. The victim was The female has several visible tat- liciting the services of a suspected tied up (hands behind his back) toos including multiple ‘stars’ on prostitute. and physically beaten as he was her chest and script writing on her On February 7, a male victim questioned by the suspects as to back. She self-identified herself to contacted a female via an online where valuables were located the victim as “Krissy.” ADJUDICATION: prostitution website. The victim within his residence. The suspects Fremont PD is seeking the What’s Happening’s Tri-City Voice then drove to a location where he ransacked the residence and stole public’s assistance to help solve is a “newspaper of general circula- picked up the suspected female numerous items from the victim this case. Detectives are asking tion” as set forth in sections 6000, prostitute and took her back to including laptops, phones and that anyone who may have infor- et. seq., of the Government Code, his residence for the purposes of US currency. When the victim mation about this case or recog- for the County of Alameda, and engaging in sexual favors in ex- was able to free himself, he called nizes the female in the the State of California. change for money. During the police and provided a photograph photograph, to please contact the encounter, the male victim even- of the female suspect. Robbery Unit at (510) 790-6954

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Fremont City •Urge City of Fremont to require a Community Benefits Council Agreement for Warm Springs developments. •Fremont Freewheelers annual February 17, 2015 bicycle ride will begin on April 26, 2015 at Mission San Jose Meeting opened with a mo- High School; request for change ment of silence and adjourned in of street sweeping schedule. memory of Don Dillon, former •Request assistance for music Councilmember and Mayor of festival in Fremont. Fremont Scheduled Items: Vacancy on George W. Patter- Amend rate and method of son House Advisory Board apportionment of special tax for Consent: Community Facilities District 1 Approve property and pur- (Pacific Commons) and call for chase agreement with MidPen special election. Housing Corporation for vacant Review and approve Capital L to R: Fremont Police Chief Richard Lucero and Mayor Bill Harrison with 25 year veterans of Fremont PD: Officer Rodney Little, Lt. Fred Bobbitt and Sgt. James Koepf . surplus property on Decoto Improvement Program (CIP) Road. process and Public Works Con- Ceremonial Items: tract completions and close-outs. Recognize Chinese Lunar The five year capital funding plan New Year; song presentation by includes existing and new proj- Mandarin Immersion Class from ects. The current plan is focused Azevada Elementary School. on basic maintenance needs and Honor Lt. Fred Bobbitt, Sgt. Measure BB funding. Fund use is James Koepf and Officer Rodney divided into: Capital Improve- Little; all have completed 25 ment Fund, Gas Taxes, Traffic years of service with Fremont Po- Impact Fees, Bicycle and Pedes- lice Department. trian Funds, Park facilities and Oral Communications: acquisition and Committed/Re- •Attention called to noise and stricted/Debt. Many unfunded odors of Newby Island landfill. needs remain although funds Although not in Fremont, this af- show modest increases. fects residents. Mayor Bill Harrison Aye •Request to consider a stop- Vice Mayor Suzanne Lee Chan Aye light at Paseo Padre Pkwy and Vinnie Bacon Aye Pine Street. Lilly Mei Aye •Opposition to proposed Mis- Rick Jones Aye sion Peak hiking fees. •Recognition of past mayor Students of the Azevada Elementary School Mandarin Immersion Class welcome Chinese Lunar New Year with song. Don Dillon’s contributions to Fremont Community dialogue on Immigration reform and Texas lawsuit

scrupulous practitioners of immi- East Bay Sanctuary gration law who have no legal Covenant, Berkeley standing in such cases. The East (510) 540-5296 Bay Naturalization Collaborative can assist with information and International referrals. For additional informa- Institute of the Bay Area tion, contact Congressman Mike Oakland Honda (408) 436-2720 or mem- (510) 451-2846 x301 bers of the Collaborative: Antioch In light of a court challenge in others anticipating implementa- ive services for those seeking as- Asian Pacific Islander Legal (925) 237-8581 Texas regarding the validity of ex- tion of an expanded version of sistance. The temporary injunc- Outreach, Oakland Fremont panded eligibility for deferred de- DACA and its parental corollary, tion halting President Obama’s (510) 251-2846 (510) 894-3639 portation action by the Federal DAPA (Deferred Action for Executive Order expanding Catholic Charities of Government, U.S. Rep. Mike Parental Authority), in a wait and DACA and implementing DAPA the East Bay International Rescue Honda (17th District, CA) see situation. was termed a “fear tactic” and Oakland Committee, Oakland hosted a panel discussion on Feb- The panel including Honda, “temporary setback.” Participants (510) 768-3100 510) 452-8222 ruary 21 at Mission Valley ROP Christopher Martinez of Catholic assured the community that the Richmond in Fremont. Attendees were as- Charities, Deputy Consul Gen- current DACA program is work- (510) 234-5110 Jewish Family & Children’s sured that those considering or eral of Mexico Javier Aguilar, Bea ing and an emergency executive Concord Services of the East Bay, applying for immigration relief Pangilinan of the Asian Law Al- order is being considered to avoid (925) 825-3099 Walnut Creek through Deferred Action for liance and Denize Sanchez, lengthy legal delays of the ex- (925) 927-2000 x606 Childhood Arrivals (DACA) leg- Ohlone College Student spoke of panded version and DAPA. Centro Legal de la Raza, islation can continue without in- their commitment to supporting It was also noted that some Oakland Korean Community Center of terruption. However, a Texas undocumented students and par- undocumented individuals and (510) 437-1554 the East Bay, Oakland lawsuit and court action has put ents with legislation and support- families are working with un- (510) 547-2662 Milpitas City San Leandro announces Council Meeting February 17, 2015 new downtown lighting, ends parking shuttle Presentations and Proclamations: SUBMITTED BY ling public, the parking mitigation Once the Marea Alta project is Presentation of Milpitas “Artist of the Year” to drummer TERESA MEYER funding previously allocated by the completed in Spring 2016, it will Joe Santoro City Council will instead be used include a shared parking garage Certificate of Appreciation to non-profit group Engineers The City of San Leandro an- to enhance pedestrian lighting in that will provide 246 permanent 4 Tomorrow areas in close proximity to the underground parking spaces for Consent: nounced that the pilot Downtown- BART Parking Shuttle, which was downtown BART station. BART patrons. The San Leandro Approve art and culture in-kind grants for fiscal year 2014-15 A total of 41 street lights were Tech Campus, scheduled to be Adopt a resolution amending the classification plan to eliminate launched in early January 2015, will cease operations at the end of collectively identified to be upgraded completed in summer, 2016, will two assistant civil engineer positions and add one Associate Civil to improve downtown pedestrian bring an additional 400 public Engineer and one Engineering Permit Technician position within February due to low ridership and downtown parking usage. The lighting. Specifically, new downtown parking spaces to the Downtown the land development section of the engineering department. lighting improvements will be in- BART station area. Adopt a resolution amending the classification plan to establish pilot program was initiated to assist BART commuters being displaced stalled on Davis Street, West Es- For more information on parking the new classification of building inspection manager. tudillo Avenue, West Juana Avenue and alternative transportation op- Approve amendment to the agreement with Norma Nelson for from the East BART parking lot during the ongoing construction of and Parrott Street between San Lean- tions, please visit www.slparkingper- part time buyer services in the not-to-exceed amount of $19,800. dro Boulevard and Hays Street. This mits.org or call (510) 577-3440. Public Hearings: the “Marea Alta” apartments (previously called “The Cornerstone”). work is scheduled to be completed in Conduct a public hearing and introduce an ordinance approv- April 2015. ing a development agreement vesting and deferring transit area spe- As a means of assisting the travel- cific plan fees for projects in the areas known as the Edge and Amalfi I and II. 2 ayes: Indihar-Giordano and Grilli, 3 nays: Esteves, Barbadillo Government to assist California family programs and Montano Unfinished Business: SUBMITTED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF mortality rates. More than 1.4 million home visits Receive monthly update of the Odor Control Report. In Janu- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES have been conducted through the national Home Vis- ary of 2015, the City received 613 such reports. iting Program, serving parents and children in 721 Reports of Mayor and Commission: Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. counties in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Per recommendation of the Milpitas Arts Commission, approve Burwell recently announced $22,601,834 in grant five territories. In 2014, the Home Visiting Program the Public Art Electrical Box Painting Project with a budget of awards to California to support the Maternal, Infant, served 115,000 parents and children across the nation. $5,200. and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (Home Nearly 80 percent of families participating in the pro- Agreements & Bids: Visiting Program). These funds will allow California gram had household incomes at or below the 100 per- Approve amendment to the agreement with Triple HS, Inc. to continue to expand voluntary, evidence-based home cent of the Federal Poverty Level. doing business as H.T. Harvey and Associates to increase compen- visiting services to women during pregnancy and to sation in the additional amount of $21,055 for the Wrigley-Ford parents with young children. Nationally, $386 million For more information on HRSA’s Home Visiting and Ford Creek maintenance projects. was awarded to states, territories, and nonprofit organ- Program, visit Mayor José Esteves: Aye, 1 Nay izations to support the Home Visiting Program. http://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs/homevisiting. Vice Mayor Carmen Montano: Aye, 1 Nay The Home Visiting Program currently serves ap- Debbie Indihar-Giordano: Aye proximately one-third of the counties in the country For a list of awardees, visit Garry Barbadillo: Aye, 1 Nay with high rates of the following indicators: low birth www.hrsa.gov/about/news/2015tables/homevisiting. Marsha Grilli: Aye weight, teen birth rate, living in poverty and infant February 24, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 31

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BY KIMBERLY PIERCEALL “Unanimity is not an achievable goal,’’ said Jim ASSOCIATED PRESS Murren, CEO of MGM Resorts and chairman of the American Gaming Association, of some issues and in LAS VEGAS (AP), The casino industry, which for any case where there’s a consortium of different people. years preferred that the federal government stay out of Because of that, the issue isn’t likely to be brought its business, now wants to be part of the debate in up by the American Gaming Association which choosing the next president of the United States. hasn’t taken a stance one way or another. The American Gaming Association announced Rather, Freeman said the industry will want a say plans Thursday to target presidential battleground on issues that aren’t entirely unique to their own. Im- states including Nevada, Iowa, Colorado, Florida, migration, tax reform, national security, health care, Pennsylvania and Ohio in the upcoming election in a cyber-security and more are all issues affecting the in- first-time unified campaign for political support. dustry as well as gambling-specific policies such as That’s not to say the gambling industry has been anti-money laundering efforts and illegal gambling. anything but political before. The step into the main- At Thursday’s announcement, the group was al- stream, called ``Gaming Votes,’’ represents a new ready speaking the language of presidential campaign- chapter, though, for an industry that has mostly ing by uttering one word more than others: jobs. avoided large-scale, out-in-the-open campaigning be- The industry group that represents the interests of Masaru Yamasaki joined his wife in Nirvana on February 20th. A native yond individual company endorsements, campaign massive corporate-owned and Wall Street-backed Californian, he was born in Sacramento in 1929, number 5 of 7 boys. He donations and lobbying efforts. casinos, Native American tribes and gambling ma- “It’s a more public face of a lobbying effort,’’ said chine manufacturers touted the 1.7 million jobs in and his family were interned in Tule Lake, CA during WWII when the Eric Herzik, chair of the University of Nevada, the industry that span more than 200 different types Japanese Americans were forced from their homes due to Executive Order Reno’s political science department. “Gaming is now of careers beyond blackjack dealers and cocktail wait- 9066 on February 19, 1942. His family relocated to Berkeley after the war. so entrenched across the nation that they’re acting resses. A study from Oxford Economics commis- 'Mas', as he was known by family and friends, served in the U.S. Army dur- like any other industry.’’ sioned by the group said 45 percent of the workforce ing the Korean War, where he served under the colonel in charge of the Along with urging candidates to support issues to is a minority and 48 percent are women. MASH units that was popularized in the movie and TV series. That colonel benefit the industry, the plan will also involve en- Jobs are what the industry focused on in Massa- honored Mas with the Bronze Star, which became one of the most impor- couraging the industry’s workers in those states to go chusetts. tant recognitions of his life. Married to Helen Etsuko Tashiro of Honokaa, to the polls. “Massachusetts is an example of what can happen HI in 1963, the couple settled down in Fremont, CA, where they reared Don’t expect an outright presidential endorse- when they put their resources behind something,’’ their two children, Lauren and Kyle. Mas enjoyed an early retirement and ment, though. said Dave Guarino whose group Repeal the Casino kept himself busy with speaking to various schools in the Bay Area about “We provide the facts and we leave it up to others Deal Committee was on the losing end of a ballot to make the decisions,’’ said Geoff Freeman, presi- measure to bar gambling there. He said the industry Japanese American internment camps. Mas and Helen were both very active dent and CEO of the American Gaming Association. battles have mostly been state by state, city by city, with the Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church (SACBC), serving on And don’t expect the industry to agree on with heavy investments made by the individual the board as well as being a Dharma School teacher for more than 25 years. everything. They certainly haven’t agreed on casino operators. Mas was the primary caregiver to his wife during her battle with Alzheimer’s whether or not online gambling should be allowed. Guarino said he sees the casinos ``battling for Disease until her transition in 2010. Mas, known for his jokes and puns, is The deep divide has put billionaire Sheldon Adel- their very existence at this point,’’ faced with more survived by his children and their families, 2 of his brothers and their fami- son and his Las Vegas Sands Corp. and casino de- competition and thinner revenues as gambling has lies and many more extended family members. His memorial service will be veloper Steve Wynn on one side advocating for an spread to more states. held at SACBC at 32975 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587 on outright ban on online gambling. On the other “If you can simplify the message and make it Saturday, February 28th at 4pm. side has been MGM Resorts and Caesars Enter- about something people desperately want and need, tainment, among others. you tend to be successful,’’ he said. Page 32 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE February 24, 2015

Festival of Purim observed

he Jewish holiday of Purim, observed on the 14th day of the month of Adar on the Jewish calendar, will be celebrated T March 4-5. Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people from annihilation. The story of Purim is told in the biblical Book of Esther, also known as the Megillah. At a feast thrown by King Ahasuerus for the army of ancient Persia, his orders were defied by his wife, Queen Vashti, resulting in her exe- cution. The King then finds a new wife in Esther, who conceals her identity as a Jew. Haman, who was later appointed by the King as his chief minister, plots to kill the Jews as a result of Mordecai’s (Esther’s cousin) refusal to bow to him. To save the Jewish people from Haman, Esther reveals her true identity and Haman’s plans to King Ahasuerus. Upon the King’s discovery, Haman is hanged on the gallows that the King had prepared for Mordecai.

In the Greater Tri-City area, celebrations will commemorate the story of Esther:

Congregation Shir Ami will hold a Purim Shabbat Service on Fri- day, March 6, followed by a Purim Carnival with Tot Talk on Sunday, March 8. We will be filling bags with toiletries to donate to those in need. There will be various booths and activities for children, including face painting and an ice cream social.

Purim Shabbat Service Friday, Mar 6 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Purim Carnival with Tot Talk Sunday, Mar 8 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Congregation Shir Ami 4529 Malabar Ave, Castro Valley (510) 537-1787 www.congshirami.org Free

Join us on Sunday, March 1 as we celebrate in style at our Purim Carnival and Celebration event, featuring free bike repair from Bike Mobile and bike rodeo with Bike East Bay. Other activities include King Ahasuerus’ Bouncy Castle; Esther and Mordecai’s photo booth, face painting, games for all ages, 50/50 raffle, food booths and more! Bring your bike; wear a costume. Proceeds from the carnival support educational programs at Temple Beth Torah. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume to the Purim Service on Wednesday, March 4.

Purim Carnival Sunday, Mar 1 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Purim Service Wednesday, Mar 4 7 p.m. Temple Beth Torah 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont (510) 656-7141 www.bethtorah-fremont.org Free

Temple Beth Sholom in San Leandro will hold a Purim Carni- val on Sunday, March 1. Attendees are welcome to dress up and participate in games. Not including taxes & fees, prices vary by date, Purim Carnival prices subject to change, first come first serve. Sunday, Mar 1 10:00 a.m. Temple Beth Sholom 642 Dolores Ave, San Leandro (510) 357-8505 www.tbssanleandro.org Free

Congregation Sinai’s Purim Masquerade Ball will be held on Satur- day, February 28, featuring The Sol Tevel Band and The Sinaites; a silent auction; and hors d’oeuvres and dessert reception. Attendees are welcome to wear costumes or cocktail attire. A Purim morning service and Megillah reading will follow on Thursday, March 5.

Purim Morning Service & Megillah Reading Thursday, Mar 5 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Purim Masquerade Ball Saturday, Feb 28 7:30 p.m. Congregation Sinai 1532 Willowbrae Ave, San Jose RSVP: (408) 264-8542 www.sinai-sj.org/purim-masquerade-ball-2015 Tickets: $40 (advance); $50 (door price) February 24, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 33

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For an application to register contact: Homicide Investigation - Update Gale Bleth (510) 293-7151 [email protected] SUBMITTED BY SERGEANT RYAN CANTRELL, Or HAYWARD PD Mary Fabian (510) 293-1043 [email protected] On February 13, at approximately 1:50 a.m., or go to: http://www.haywardpd.net/ Hayward Police officers were called to investigate a possible burglary at the Life Chiropractic School. When officers arrived, they found some damage to a window, apparently caused by a nearby U-Haul truck and a white man in his 40’s, lying on the ground unresponsive. Officers called emergency medical services for him, but he was declared de- ceased at the scene. The victim in this incident was identified as Mar- tin “Marty” Thorton, a 42 year old white male from Hayward. An autopsy revealed that Thorton died from major blunt force trauma. Hayward PD investigators have developed information that Thorton was in the process of burglarizing the college at the time of his death. Investigators were also able to determine that Investigators were able to identify and arrest his ac- neither Thorton nor Johnston had any ties to Life complice on February 14. Arrested on a probation vio- Chiropractic College. lation and charges of Homicide and Burglary was Tyler This investigation is still on-going and updates to Richard Johnston, a 49 year old white male out of Hay- the investigation will be released when made avail- ward. Johnston is currently being held at the Santa Rita able. Anyone with information regarding this inci- Jail on a probation violation as investigators continue to dent is encouraged to contact Inspector Rob conduct follow-up to this investigation. Lampkin at (510) 293-7034. Page 34 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE February 24, 2015

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Fremont glary that occurred at Fremont sponded and located a van on pect running out of the restau- case. This one was also captured Liquors. fire. It was determined that an rant to a red Dodge pickup truck, in video and took place on the Police Log Sunday, February 15 unknown suspect broke out a which fled. They were able to ob- 46300 block of Landing Parkway. Witnesses called to report a window of the van and then tain a good description and called The loss was laptop computers. crash at Central Avenue and Bla- threw a bottle of gasoline inside. the police. Officers arrived and CSO Baca investigated a resi- SUBMITTED BY GENEVA cow Road. Officers arrived on The vehicle was then lit on fire. discovered the business had been dential burglary on Cognina scene and determined one of the Officer Meredith was investigat- burglarized with the loss being Court, which occurred between BOSQUES, FREMONT PD vehicles had already fled the scene. ing with a Fremont Fire Depart- cash. Detectives were notified 9:34 a.m. and 9:43 a.m. The sus- Saturday, February 14 The suspect vehicle is described as a ment (FFD) Arson Investigator. and will complete follow up due pects were caught on security Officers responded to an alarm black Chevy Trailblazer. The victim Monday, February 16 to this may be part of an ongoing video arriving at the residence in call at an auto sales business on the suffered minor injuries. Officer Officers Bordy and Zargham trend. Case is investigated by Of- a white colored 4-door sedan. 38300 block of Mission Boulevard Madsen is investigating. responded to the area of Holy ficer Montojo and FTO Sasser. One of the suspects exited the ve- and found that forced entry had A verified alarm is reported at Spirit Church, where a citizen re- A black 1995 Honda Accord hicle and kicked the front door of been made into the office. No vehi- Vapor & Stogies on Bay Street. ported a fight between two males. (License #: 3NOM364) was the residence to gain entry. The cles were taken. Officers arrived and located a Upon arrival, they located an taken from Lucky store parking loss was jewelry. Both suspects At approximately 4:25 a.m., shattered front door. After the adult male who had been in- lot at Charter Square. Case is were wearing black colored sweat Code 3 security responded to an business had been checked, it was volved in an altercation and was documented by CSO Baca. shirts and jeans. alarm at Lakeview Apartments determined there was no loss. drunk in public. He was then ar- Officers investigated a residen- A resident on Carmen Street and located forced entry to the Case was investigated by Officer rested and taken to jail. tial burglary on Via Sombrio. called in a suspicious van that was front doors of the business with Meredith. At approximately 9:00 p.m., a Entry was made by breaking the parked near their house. They blood on the glass. Officers A reporting party called after resident heard some noises as if rear window. Loss included a provided the license plate which cleared the business with negative they heard a crash in the area of someone was trying to get into small safe. Case is investigated by revealed the van was stolen out of results. Various items were Las Palmas and Mission Boule- their house on Sanderling Drive. CSO Baca. Newark. It was unknown if the stacked near the door in a vard. Officers arrived on scene and They then checked the security Wednesday, February 18 van was occupied due to dark garbage bag. Officer Meredith located the vehicle which had cameras and saw a male trying to A business on the 46600 block window tint. Officers safely clear was the case agent. crashed into a palm tree. The force open the side garage door. of Landing Parkway was burglar- the vehicle and a male is located At approximately 5:15 a.m., of- driver of the vehicle, a 22-year-old One resident confronted the sus- ized during the evening. Officers sleeping inside and was arrested ficers responded back to Lakeview adult male, was unresponsive. It pect with a broom and struck him. had responded to an alarm call at without incident. This case was Apartments for a suspicious male was then learned the vehicle was The suspect then fled the scene in a 12:01 a.m. the previous night handled by Officer Chahouati in the locked weight room area. Se- reported stolen out of Union City. red colored ‘90s model Nissan or and found it to be secure. The and supervised by Sgt. Tarango. curity followed the suspect and he The male was transported to a hos- similar. The suspect was described two suspects were caught on Thursday, February 19 was last seen southbound on Bell pital with major injuries. Officer as an unknown race male, approxi- video wearing masks to hide their Officer Riechers was called to Street. Officer Torrico located the Dooley handled the initial investi- mately 6’ tall and wearing a white identity and pried open the dou- the 41500 block of Hooper suspect inside Safeway at Fremont gation. The Traffic Unit was noti- colored hoodie. ble doors. Once inside the sus- Street. The victim reported that Hub with bloody cut hands. The fied and responded to assist. Tuesday, February 17 pects stole laptop computers. the lower floor of his home was suspect was positively identified by A reporting party called after At 6:50 a.m. employees of Officers responded to a second burglarized while he was upstairs. the Lakeview Apartments security he heard a window shatter and Cabrillo Park Café arrived to find burglary by what appeared to be He heard the commotion, but he and was on video at another bur- then smelled smoke. Officers re- the front door smashed and a sus- the same suspects from previous assumed it was a family member.

24,000 pills) along with a large quan- gun to the victim’s head, while sus- run away. The female suspect is de- cap, gray zip-up hoodie sweatshirt with Hayward tity of marijuana and a loaded gun. pect 2 pointed a knife and told vic- scribed as a Hispanic female adult, a white t-shirt underneath, dark pants Police Log The Narcotics Unit was called; they tim to give up his property. Suspect 3 35 years old, 5’02”, 135lbs., and was and gray shoes. The suspect did not obtained a search warrant and discov- punched the victim in the face, caus- last seen wearing a pink hoodie and display a weapon and was seen fleeing ered about $70,000 in cash. The ing visible injury. The suspects took blue jeans. in a dark vehicle. SUBMITTED BY renter of the apartment (the victim of cash, a cell phone and the victim’s Sunday, February 15 Tuesday, February 17 SGT. ERIC MELENDEZ, HAYWARD PD the burglary) arrived on scene and laptop. Suspect 1 was described as a At 12:45 p.m., a plane crash oc- At 6:43 a.m., shootings into un- was subsequently arrested. black male juvenile, wearing a black curred on the 1400 block of Golf occupied vehicles occurred on the Friday, February 13 Saturday, February 14 hoodie, black and orange hat, and Course Road. A single engine plane 100 block of Revere Avenue and on At 1:41 p.m., an attempted bur- At 12:11 a.m., a home invasion armed with a handgun. Suspect 2 is a with a solo passenger lost power the 100 block of Lafayette Avenue. glary occurred on the 22000 block of robbery/brandishing a weapon oc- black male adult wearing a black while taking off from Hayward Exec- The vehicle on Revere Avenue was City Center Drive. A neighbor saw curred on the 24000 block of O’Neil hoodie, and a black and orange hat, utive Airport. The pilot did a forced shot four times and the one on two black males force entry into the Avenue. A juvenile suspect entered and was armed with a folding knife. landing on to the #10 hole at Sky- Lafayette Avenue was struck three apartment next door. Upon Hayward the apartment and pointed a pellet Suspect 3 is a black male juvenile west Golf Course. The pilot was not times. Police recovered bullet casings Police Department’s (HPD) arrival, gun at the female victim. The victim’s wearing a black hoodie and black and injured in the crash, nor were there from both locations. the suspects decided to flee by jump- father in law struggled with the sus- orange hat. any injuries to others. The aircraft At 2:00 p.m., a probation search ing from the 3rd-floor balcony. Sus- pect and held him down until HPD At 9:28 p.m., an attempted rob- sustained moderate damage. was conducted on the 25000 block pect 1 sustained serious injuries and arrived. After a brief period the sus- bery occurred on the 26000 block of Monday, February 16 of Bryn Mawr. The Special Duties broken bones. He was transported pect exited the apartment and was Mission Boulevard. The female sus- At 10:31 a.m., a strong arm rob- Unit (SDU) made a traffic stop on and later admitted to Eden Hospital. detained. The suspect’s pellet gun was pect approached the victim and sim- bery occurred on the 19000 block of two Fremont gang members at Suspect 2 suffered minor injuries and recovered at the scene. ulated a weapon in her sweatshirt Hesperian Boulevard. The suspect en- Harder Road and Mission Boulevard. was medically cleared at St. Rose At 8:20 p.m., an armed robbery pocket. She told the victim, “Give tered the business and stole medica- One of the gang members was on Hospital prior to booking. During occurred on the 28000 block of me your money.” The victim, while tions from a pharmacy by force. The probation with a search clause, so the protective sweep of the apartment, Huntwood Avenue. The victim was speaking to her friend on her cell suspect was described as a white male officers conducted a probation search officers found evidence of possession approached from behind by three phone, told her friend to call the po- adult in his 20s, 5’9”, 160lbs., with continued on page 37 of prescription pills for sales (over suspects. Suspect 1 pointed a hand- lice, which prompted the suspect to brown eyes. He was wearing a baseball Page 36 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE February 24, 2015

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17913 of the Business and Professions code that Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda fictitious business name statement must be filed the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- Registrant(s): before the expiration. demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one Hathi Brand Foods Inc, 30315 Union City Blvd, The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- thousand dollars [$1,000].) CIVIL thousand dollars [$1,000].) Union City, CA 94587; California rize the use in this state of a fictitious business /s/ Winik Wong /s/ Yin Chin Business conducted by: A Corporation name in violation of the rights of another under This statement was filed with the County Clerk of This statement was filed with the County Clerk of The registrant began to transact business using federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Alameda County on January 27, 2015 Alameda County on February 6, 2015 the fictitious business name(s) listed above on et seq., Business and Professions Code). NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of N/A 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/15 Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- FOR CHANGE OF NAME Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- I declare that all information in this statement CNS-2717278# ally expires at the end of five years from the date Case No. HG15757599 ally expires at the end of five years from the date is true and correct. (A registrant who declares on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, as true any material matter pursuant to Section except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section Superior Court of California, County of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Petition of: Daljit Kaur Dhaliwal for Change of except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- NAME STATEMENT in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Name File No. 500351 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one to section 17913 other than a change in the to section 17913 other than a change in the thousand dollars [$1,000].) Fictitious Business Name(s): residence address of a registered owner. A new Petitioner Daljit Kaur Dhaliwal filed a petition Palladium Pool & Spa Services, 35545 with this court for a decree changing names as residence address of a registered owner. A new /s/ Sanjay Birla, VP=Vice President fictitious business name statement must be filed fictitious business name statement must be filed This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Provance St., Newark, CA 94560, County of before the expiration. follows: Alameda; Mailing Address: 1180 Beech St., E. Daljit Kaur Dhaliwal to Daljit Kaur Bahrey before the expiration. Alameda County on February 11, 2015 The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Palo Alto, CA 94303 rize the use in this state of a fictitious business The Court orders that all persons interested in this Registrant(s): matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- rize the use in this state of a fictitious business Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- name in violation of the rights of another under name in violation of the rights of another under ally expires at the end of five years from the date Jose Cortez, 35545 Provance St., Newark, CA federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition 94560 for change of name should not be granted. Any federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, et seq., Business and Professions Code). et seq., Business and Professions Code). except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section Business conducted by: an Individual 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3/15 person objecting to the name changes described The registrant began to transact business using above must file a written objection that includes 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/15 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant the fictitious business name(s) listed above on CNS-2715678# the reasons for the objection at least two court CNS-2719921# N/A. days before the matter is scheduled to be heard to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new I declare that all information in this statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS and must appear at the hearing to show cause FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is true and correct. (A registrant who declares NAME STATEMENT why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- fictitious business name statement must be filed NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. as true any material matter pursuant to Section File No. 500558 ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant File No. 501345 17913 of the Business and Professions code that Fictitious Business Name(s): the petition without a hearing. The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Fictitious Business Name(s): rize the use in this state of a fictitious business the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- Transaction Expedition Services, 38037 Notice of Hearing: USA Cab Of Union City, 2462 Almaden Blvd., demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one Canyon Heights Drive, Fremont, CA 94536, Date: 4/17/15, Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept.: 503 name in violation of the rights of another under Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 thousand dollars [$1,000].) County of Alameda The address of the court is 24405 Amador St., Registrant(s): /s/ Jose Cortez Registrant(s): Hayward, CA 94544 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Baslair A. Latify, 2462 Almaden Blvd., Union City, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/15 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Krystina C. Gray, 38037 Canyon Heights Drive, A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be pub- CA 94587 Alameda County on January 20, 2015. Fremont, CA 94536 lished at least once each week for four successive Business conducted by: an individual CNS-2718285# NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Business conducted by: An Individual weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the peti- The registrant began to transact business using Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- The registrant began to transact business using tion in the following newspaper of general circula- the fictitious business name(s) listed above on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ally expires at the end of five years from the date the fictitious business name(s) listed above on tion, printed in this county: What’s Happening, 02-13-15 NAME STATEMENT on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, 01/01/2015 Tri-City Voice, Fremont I declare that all information in this statement File No. 501185 except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section I declare that all information in this statement Date: Feb. 5, 2015 is true and correct. (A registrant who declares Fictitious Business Name(s): 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change is true and correct. (A registrant who declares WINIFRED Y. SMITH as true any material matter pursuant to Section West Coast Auto Sales, 400 Mowry Ave., in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant as true any material matter pursuant to Section Presiding Judge of the Superior Court 17913 of the Business and Professions code that Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda to section 17913 other than a change in the 17913 of the Business and Professions code that 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/15 the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- Registrant(s): residence address of a registered owner. A new the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- CNS-2718228# demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one Tej Bahader Singh Mushiana, 2904 Begonia St., fictitious business name statement must be filed demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) Union City, CA 94587 before the expiration. thousand dollars [$1,000].) SUMMONS /s/ Baslair Latify Shamsher Mushiana, 32885 Arbor Vine Dr., Union The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- /s/ Krystina C. Gray (CITACION JUDICIAL) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of City, CA 94587 rize the use in this state of a fictitious business This statement was filed with the County Clerk of CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): Alameda County on February 13, 2015 Business conducted by: a Limited partnership name in violation of the rights of another under Alameda County on January 26, 2015 HG14740597 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of The registrant began to transact business using federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- the fictitious business name(s) listed above on et seq., Business and Professions Code). Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- DEMANDADO): RANDY BAKER, and DOES 1 ally expires at the end of five years from the date N/A. 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/15 ally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, I declare that all information in this statement through 10, inclusive, CNS-2717270# on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section is true and correct. (A registrant who declares except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYSTEMS, LLC. in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant 17913 of the Business and Professions code that in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- NAME STATEMENT to section 17913 other than a change in the NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may File No. 500884 decide against you without your being heard residence address of a registered owner. A new demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed thousand dollars [$1,000].) Fictitious Business Name(s): fictitious business name statement must be filed unless you respond within 30 days. Read the Kurodard Productions, 32981 Lake Huron St., information below. before the expiration. /s/ Tej Bahader Singh Mushiana, Partner before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this sum- Registrant(s): mons and legal papers are served on you to file rize the use in this state of a fictitious business Alameda County on February 9, 2015. rize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Jeffery Wang, 32981 Lake Huron St., Fremont, name in violation of the rights of another under a written response at this court and have a copy CA 94555 served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). ally expires at the end of five years from the date Business conducted by: an Individual et seq., Business and Professions Code). not protect you. Your written response must be in The registrant began to transact business using proper legal form if you want the court to hear your 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/15 on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3/15 except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section the fictitious business name(s) listed above on case. There may be a court form that you can use CNS-2719919# N/A. CNS-2715312# for your response. You can find these court forms 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant I declare that all information in this statement and more information at the California Courts FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is true and correct. (A registrant who declares FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ to section 17913 other than a change in the NAME STATEMENT residence address of a registered owner. A new as true any material matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT selfhelp), your county law library, or the court- File No. 500822 17913 of the Business and Professions code that File No. 500814 house nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fictitious business name statement must be filed Fictitious Business Name(s): before the expiration. the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- Fictitious Business Name(s): fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If Swift PCB, 5239 Colonial Park Ct., Fremont, CA demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one AARTI Enterprises, DBA The UPS Store #1805, you do not file your response on time, you may The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- 94538, County of Alameda rize the use in this state of a fictitious business thousand dollars [$1,000].) 3984 Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, lose the case by default, and your wages, money, Registrant(s): /s/ Jeffery Wang County of Alameda and property may be taken without further warning name in violation of the rights of another under Safi Matin, 5239 Colonial Park Ct., Fremont, CA federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Registrant(s): from the court. 94538 Alameda County on February 2, 2015. AARTI Enterprises DBA The UPS Store #1805, There are other legal requirements. You may want et seq., Business and Professions Code). Business conducted by: an individual 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/15 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of 38400 Granway Dr, Fremont, CA 94536; to call an attorney right away. If you do not know The registrant began to transact business using Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- California an attorney, you may want to call an attorney the fictitious business name(s) listed above on CNS-2717626# ally expires at the end of five years from the date Business conducted by: A Corporation referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, N/A. on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, The registrant began to transact business using you may be eligible for free legal services from a I declare that all information in this statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section the fictitious business name(s) listed above on nonprofit legal services program. You can locate is true and correct. (A registrant who declares NAME STATEMENT 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change N/A these nonprofit groups at the California Legal as true any material matter pursuant to Section File No. 500996 in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant I declare that all information in this statement Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) 17913 of the Business and Professions code that Fictitious Business Name(s): to section 17913 other than a change in the is true and correct. (A registrant who declares , the California Courts Online Self-Help Center the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- House of Wisdom Micro Roastery, 4231 Queen residence address of a registered owner. A new as true any material matter pursuant to Section (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contact- demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one Anne Dr., Union City, CA 94587, County of fictitious business name statement must be filed 17913 of the Business and Professions code that ing your local court or county bar association. thousand dollars [$1,000].) Alameda before the expiration. the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived /s/ Safi Matin Registrant(s): The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Mark Reyes Sison, 4231 Queen Anne Dr., Union rize the use in this state of a fictitious business thousand dollars [$1,000].) award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The Alameda County on January 30, 2015 City, CA 94587 name in violation of the rights of another under /s/ Shailesh Grandhi, CEO court’s lien must be paid before the court will NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Business conducted by: an Individual federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of dismiss the case. Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- The registrant began to transact business using et seq., Business and Professions Code). Alameda County on January 30, 2015 ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde ally expires at the end of five years from the date the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/15 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, N/A. CNS-2717176# Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section I declare that all information in this statement ally expires at the end of five years from the date a continuación. 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change is true and correct. (A registrant who declares on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant as true any material matter pursuant to Section STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section que le entreguen esta citación y papeles lega- to section 17913 other than a change in the 17913 of the Business and Professions code that OF USE OF FICTITIOUS 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change les para presentar una respuesta por escrito en residence address of a registered owner. A new the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- BUSINESS NAME in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al fictitious business name statement must be filed demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one File No. 489065 to section 17913 other than a change in the demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica before the expiration. thousand dollars [$1,000].) The following person(s) has (have) abandoned residence address of a registered owner. A new no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- /s/ Mark Sison the use of the fictitious business name: Sala De fictitious business name statement must be filed que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que rize the use in this state of a fictitious business This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Belleza Universal, 37477 Fremont Blvd., Suite before the expiration. procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que name in violation of the rights of another under Alameda County on February 4, 2015. D, Fremont, CA 94536 The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of The Fictitious Business Name Statement for the rize the use in this state of a fictitious business respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de et seq., Business and Professions Code). Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- Partnership was filed on 3/12/14 in the County name in violation of the rights of another under la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/15 ally expires at the end of five years from the date of Alameda. federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), Ena Edith Martinez, 37477 Fremont Blvd., Suite CNS-2719725# on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, et seq., Business and Professions Code). en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section D, Fremont, CA 94536 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3/15 corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar This business was conducted by: 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change CNS-2713745# la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant S/ Ena Edith Martinez corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago NAME STATEMENT to section 17913 other than a change in the This statement was filed with the County Clerk of de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, File No. 500348 residence address of a registered owner. A new Alameda County on February 6, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte Fictitious Business Name(s): fictitious business name statement must be filed 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/15 NAME STATEMENT le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más Starrim, 40991 Valero Drive, Fremont, CA before the expiration. CNS-2716783# File No. 500184-85 advertencia. 94539, County of Alameda The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Fictitious Business Name(s): Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable Mailing address: same as above rize the use in this state of a fictitious business (1) Facciola Meat Company, (2) Facciola Food que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no Registrant(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Service Distributors, 48811 Warm Springs name in violation of the rights of another under NAME STATEMENT conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio NangYau Tay, 40991 Valero Drive, Fremont, CA federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un 94539 File No. 500925-26 Registrant(s): et seq., Business and Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name(s): abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisi- Business conducted by: an individual 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/15 Economy Foods Inc, 48811 Warm Springs Blvd., tos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un The registrant began to transact business using 1. Presidential Wine Club, 2. Sunpulse Motors, Fremont, CA 94539 programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. the fictitious business name(s) listed above on CNS-2717623# 1063 Adana Terr., Union City, CA 94587, County Business conducted by: A Corporation Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro N/A. of Alameda The registrant began to transact business using en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (w I declare that all information in this statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registrant(s): the fictitious business name(s) listed above on ww.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda is true and correct. (A registrant who declares NAME STATEMENT Keylink Inc., 1063 Adana Terrace, Union City, CA 8-30-54 de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) as true any material matter pursuant to Section File No. 501236 94587; California I declare that all information in this statement o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el 17913 of the Business and Professions code that Fictitious Business Name(s): Business conducted by: a Corporation is true and correct. (A registrant who declares colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- Alina Beauty Salon, 37477 Fremont Blvd., Suite The registrant began to transact business using as true any material matter pursuant to Section corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one D, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 17913 of the Business and Professions code that costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre thousand dollars [$1,000].) Registrant(s): N/A. the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor /s/ NangYau Tay Sosan Masrour, 4036 Beloveria Ct. #5, Fremont, I declare that all information in this statement demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de This statement was filed with the County Clerk of CA 94536 is true and correct. (A registrant who declares thousand dollars [$1,000].) arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que Alameda County on January 20, 2015 Ramika Ghulam Yahya, 4101 Broadmoor as true any material matter pursuant to Section /s/ Jenny Ho, CEO pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Common #213, Fremont, CA 94538 17913 of the Business and Professions code that This statement was filed with the County Clerk of corte pueda desechar el caso. Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- Business conducted by: a General Partnership the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- Alameda County on January 13, 2015 The name and address of the court is (El nombre ally expires at the end of five years from the date The registrant began to transact business using demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, the fictitious business name(s) listed above on thousand dollars [$1,000].) Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- Calif-County of Alameda - Hayward Civil Court, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section N/A. /s/ Eric C. Braa, CEO ally expires at the end of five years from the date Hayward Hall of Justice, 24405 Amador St., 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 on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, Hayward, CA 94544 in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant is true and correct. (A registrant who declares Alameda County on February 3, 2015. except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section The name, address, and telephone number of to section 17913 other than a change in the as true any material matter pursuant to Section NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, residence address of a registered owner. A new 17913 of the Business and Professions code that Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono 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 to section 17913 other than a change in the del abogado del demandante, o del demandante before the expiration. demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, residence address of a registered owner. A new que no tiene abogado, es): Allicia B. Tomolo, Esq., The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- thousand dollars [$1,000].) except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section fictitious business name statement must be filed 3080 S. Durango Dr., Suite 207, Las Vegas, NV rize the use in this state of a fictitious business /s/ Ramika 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change before the expiration. 89117 (702) 946-8440 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 The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- DATE (Fecha): September 1, 2014 federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Alameda County on February 10, 2015. to section 17913 other than a change in the rize the use in this state of a fictitious business Leah T. Wilson, Executive Officer/Clerk et seq., Business and Professions Code). NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of residence address of a registered owner. A new name in violation of the rights of another under (Secretario), by Classie Roberts, Deputy 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/15 Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- fictitious business name statement must be filed federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 (Adjunto) before the expiration. CNS-2719185# ally expires at the end of five years from the date et seq., Business and Professions Code). (SEAL) on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3/15 NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are rize the use in this state of a fictitious business except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section CNS-2713672# served as an individual defendant. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change name in violation of the rights of another under 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/15 NAME STATEMENT in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 File No. 501310 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CNS-2717248# to section 17913 other than a change in the Fictitious Business Name(s): residence address of a registered owner. A new 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/15 NAME STATEMENT Relational Repair, 3100 Mowry Ave., Suite 205, File No. 500646 fictitious business name statement must be filed CNS-2716086# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda before the expiration. Fictitious Business Name(s): FOR CHANGE OF NAME Registrant(s): Boulevard Auto CV, 3940 Castro Valley Blvd., The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Case No. HG15757781 Esther I. Wei, 700 Mesa Cir., Hayward, CA rize the use in this state of a fictitious business Castro Valley, CA 94546, County of Alameda Superior Court of California, County of Alameda 94541. NAME STATEMENT Mailing address: 3878 Boulder Canyon Drive, name in violation of the rights of another under File No. 500703 Petition of: Manvinder Singh Oberai for Change Business conducted by: an individual federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Castro Valley, CA 94552 of Name The registrant began to transact business using Fictitious Business Name(s): Registrant(s): et seq., Business and Professions Code). Saving Time and Space, 115 Boston Fern Cmn, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/15 Abdul Lateef, 3878 Boulder Canyon Drive, Castro Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a N/A Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Valley, CA 94552 decree changing names as follows: I declare that all information in this statement CNS-2717619# Mailing address: 115 Boston Fern Cmn, Fremont, Jehan A.B. Lateef, 3878 Boulder Canyon Drive, Manvinder Singh Oberai to Manvinder Singh is true and correct. (A registrant who declares CA 94539 Castro Valley, CA 94552 Oberoi as true any material matter pursuant to Section STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT Registrant(s): Business conducted by: married couple The Court orders that all persons interested in this 17913 of the Business and Professions code that OF USE OF FICTITIOUS Mariclair Gonzales, 115 Boston Fern Cmn, The registrant began to transact business using matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- BUSINESS NAME Fremont, CA 94539 the fictitious business name(s) listed above on cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one File No. 441901 Business conducted by: an individual N/A. for change of name should not be granted. Any thousand dollars [$1,000].) The following person(s) has (have) aban- The registrant began to transact business using I declare that all information in this statement person objecting to the name changes described /s/ Esther I. Wei doned the use of the fictitious business name: the fictitious business name(s) listed above on is true and correct. (A registrant who declares above must file a written objection that includes This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Professional Tax Services, 43153 Luzon Dr, N/A. as true any material matter pursuant to Section the reasons for the objection at least two court Alameda County on February 13, 2015 Fremont, CA 94539 I declare that all information in this statement 17913 of the Business and Professions code that days before the matter is scheduled to be heard NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of The Fictitious Business Name Statement for the is true and correct. (A registrant who declares the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- and must appear at the hearing to show cause Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- Partnership was filed on 8-18-10 in the County as true any material matter pursuant to Section demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- ally expires at the end of five years from the date of Alameda. 17913 of the Business and Professions code that thousand dollars [$1,000].) ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, Vincent Saponara, 43153 Luzon Dr, Fremont, the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- /s/ Abdul Lateef the petition without a hearing. except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section CA 94539 demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Notice of Hearing: 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change This business was conducted by: thousand dollars [$1,000].) Alameda County on January 27, 2015 Date: 4/24/2015, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 503 in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant S/ Vincent Saponara /s/ Mariclair Gonzales NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of The address of the court is 24405 Amador St., to section 17913 other than a change in the This statement was filed with the County Clerk of This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- Hayward, CA 94544 residence address of a registered owner. A new Alameda County on February 5, 2015. Alameda County on January 28, 2015 ally expires at the end of five years from the date A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be fictitious business name statement must be filed 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/15 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, published at least once each week for four suc- before the expiration. Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- CNS-2717281# ally expires at the end of five years from the date 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change the petition in the following newspaper of general rize the use in this state of a fictitious business on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant circulation, printed in this county: Tri-City Voice name in violation of the rights of another under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section to section 17913 other than a change in the Date: Feb 9, 2015 federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 NAME STATEMENT 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change residence address of a registered owner. A new Winifred Y. Smith et seq., Business and Professions Code). File No. 500593 in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant fictitious business name statement must be filed Judge of the Superior Court 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/15 Fictitious Business Name(s): to section 17913 other than a change in the before the expiration. 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/15 Professional Tax Services, 2450 Peralta residence address of a registered owner. A new The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- CNS-2719183# Blvd Suite 208 Fremont CA 94536, County of fictitious business name statement must be filed CNS-2716910# rize the use in this state of a fictitious business Alameda before the expiration. name in violation of the rights of another under STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT Registrant(s): The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 OF USE OF FICTITIOUS Neil Narvaez, 36044 Toulouse St., Newark CA rize the use in this state of a fictitious business et seq., Business and Professions Code). BUSINESS NAME 94560 name in violation of the rights of another under 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24/15 File No. 474973 Business conducted by: an individual federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) has (have) abandoned The registrant began to transact business using et seq., Business and Professions Code). CNS-2713279# the use of the fictitious business name: Aone the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3/15 Beauty Saloon, 4927 Mansbury St., Fremont, NAMES N/A CNS-2715982# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94538 I declare that all information in this statement NAME STATEMENT The Fictitious Business Name Statement being is true and correct. (A registrant who declares File No. 500563 abandoned was filed on 02/15/2013 in the County as true any material matter pursuant to Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name(s): of Alameda. 17913 of the Business and Professions code that NAME STATEMENT Du-All Safety, LLC, 45950 Hotchkiss St., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Ranjita Khadka, 4927 Mansbury St., Fremont, the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- File No. 500661 Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alamed NAME STATEMENT CA 94538 demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one Fictitious Business Name(s): Registrant(s): File No. 501111 This business was conducted by: thousand dollars [$1,000].) My Delights, 43486 Ellsworth Street, Fremont, Du-All Safety, LLC, 45950 Hotchkiss Street, Fictitious Business Name(s): S/ Ranjita Khadka /s/ Neil Narvaez CA 94539, County of Alameda Fremont, CA 94539, CA Fluid Pixels Media, 248 3rd St., Ste. 627, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Registrant(s): Business conducted by: a Limited Liability Oakland, CA 94607, County of Alameda Alameda County on January 30, 2015. Alameda County on January 26, 2015 Winik Wong, 44380 Camellia Drive, Fremont, Company Registrant(s): 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/15 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of CA 94539 The registrant began to transact business using Yin Chin, 547 Spruce St., Oakland, CA 94606 Business conducted by: An Individual CNS-2718961# Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Business conducted by: an individual ally expires at the end of five years from the date The registrant began to transact business using 1998 The registrant began to transact business using on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, the fictitious business name(s) listed above on I declare that all information in this statement the fictitious business name(s) listed above on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 1/27/2015 is true and correct. (A registrant who declares N/A NAME STATEMENT 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change I declare that all information in this statement as true any material matter pursuant to Section I declare that all information in this statement File No. 501285 in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant is true and correct. (A registrant who declares 17913 of the Business and Professions code that is true and correct. (A registrant who declares Fictitious Business Name(s): to section 17913 other than a change in the as true any material matter pursuant to Section the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- as true any material matter pursuant to Section Hathi Brand Foods Inc, 30315 Union City Blvd, residence address of a registered owner. A new 17913 of the Business and Professions code that demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one February 24, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 37

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thousand dollars [$1,000].) name in violation of the rights of another under N/A. residence address of a registered owner. A new ANNA M. BROWN, City Clerk /s/ Michael Connelly, Director of Operations/ federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 I declare that all information in this statement fictitious business name statement must be filed Owner et seq., Business and Professions Code). is true and correct. (A registrant who declares before the expiration. APPROVED AS TO FORM: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24/15 as true any material matter pursuant to Section The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- /s/ Benjamin T. Reyes II Alameda County on January 26, 2015 17913 of the Business and Professions code that rize the use in this state of a fictitious business BENJAMIN T. REYES II, City Attorney NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of CNS-2713082# the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- name in violation of the rights of another under 2/24/15 Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 ally expires at the end of five years from the date FICTITIOUS BUSINESS thousand dollars [$1,000].) et seq., Business and Professions Code). CNS-2718777# on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, NAME STATEMENT /s/ Angelica Turingan 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24/15 except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section File No. 499843 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of ORDINANCE 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change Fictitious Business Name(s): Alameda County on January 26, 2015. CNS-2712049# NUMBER 803-15 in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Skillet’z, 37378 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536, NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of to section 17913 other than a change in the County of Alameda Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNION residence address of a registered owner. A new Registrant(s): ally expires at the end of five years from the date CITY APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT fictitious business name statement must be filed Pricilla Moreno Bravo, 3143 San Gabriel Way, on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, AMENDMENT AT-14-003 to amend CHAPTER before the expiration. Union City, CA 94587 except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section GOVERNMENT 18.08, DEFINITIONS, AND CHAPTER 18.38, The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Business conducted by: an Individual 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change STATION MIXED USE COMMERCIAL rize the use in this state of a fictitious business The registrant began to transact business using in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant (CSMU) DISTRICT name in violation of the rights of another under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on to section 17913 other than a change in the federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 N/A. residence address of a registered owner. A new The above entitled ordinance was adopted by the I declare that all information in this statement ORDINANCE City Council on February 10, 2015. This abbrevi- et seq., Business and Professions Code). fictitious business name statement must be filed NUMBER 804-15 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24/15 is true and correct. (A registrant who declares before the expiration. ated notice is published in lieu of the full text of the as true any material matter pursuant to Section ordinance. A copy of the full text of the ordinance, The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CNS-2713181# 17913 of the Business and Professions code that rize the use in this state of a fictitious business as it was read and adopted on February 10, the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- CITY OF UNION CITY 2015, is available on the City’s website at: http: name in violation of the rights of another under APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 //lf2.unioncity.org/weblink8/0/fol/112/Row1.aspx. NAME STATEMENT thousand dollars [$1,000].) (DA-14-001) BETWEEN THE CITY OF UNION A copy of the full text of the ordinance is also et seq., Business and Professions Code). CITY AND WINDFLOWER PROPERTIES, LLC File No. 500048 /s/ Pricilla Moreno Bravo 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24/15 available at the Office of the City Clerk, 34009 Fictitious Business Name(s): This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California, dur- Wellgroomed, 6028 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, Alameda County on January 6, 2015. CNS-2712208# The above entitled ordinance was adopted by the ing normal business hours. The City Clerk can be CA 94538, County of Alameda NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of City Council on February 10, 2015. This abbrevi- reached by phone at 510-675-5348 if you desire Registrant(s): Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ated notice is published in lieu of the full text of the a copy of the full text of the ordinance sent to you Wellgroomed Designs, LLC, 6028 Stevenson ally expires at the end of five years from the date NAME STATEMENT ordinance. A copy of the full text of the ordinance, via email or by first class mail. Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538; California on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, File No. 500498 as it was read and adopted on February 10, Business conducted by: a limited liability com- except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section Fictitious Business Name(s): 2015, is available on the City’s website at: http: PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the pany 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change Tangram Architecture Studio, 33636 Caliban //lf2.unioncity.org/weblink8/0/fol/112/Row1.aspx. City Council of the City of Union City at a regular The registrant began to transact business using in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Dr., Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda A copy of the full text of the ordinance is also meeting held on February 10, 2015, by the fol- the fictitious business name(s) listed above on to section 17913 other than a change in the Registrant(s): available at the Office of the City Clerk, 34009 lowing vote: N/A. residence address of a registered owner. A new Zhen Cao, 33636 Caliban Dr., Fremont, CA Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California, dur- I declare that all information in this statement fictitious business name statement must be filed 94555 ing normal business hours. The City Clerk can be AYES: Councilmembers Duncan, Ellis, and is true and correct. (A registrant who declares before the expiration. Business conducted by: an Individual reached by phone at 510-675-5348 if you desire Gacoscos, Vice Mayor Navarro, Mayor Dutra- as true any material matter pursuant to Section The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- The registrant began to transact business using a copy of the full text of the ordinance sent to you Vernaci 17913 of the Business and Professions code that rize the use in this state of a fictitious business the fictitious business name(s) listed above on via email or by first class mail. NOES: None the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- name in violation of the rights of another under N/A. ABSENT: None demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 I declare that all information in this statement PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the ABSTAIN: None thousand dollars [$1,000].) et seq., Business and Professions Code). is true and correct. (A registrant who declares City Council of the City of Union City at a regular /s/ Sarah Khagure, Manager/Member 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24/15 as true any material matter pursuant to Section meeting held on February 10, 2015, by the fol- APPROVED: lowing vote: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of CNS-2712300# 17913 of the Business and Professions code that /s/ Carol Dutra-Vernaci Alameda County on January 9, 2015. the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI, Mayor NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one AYES: Councilmembers Duncan, Ellis, and Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS thousand dollars [$1,000].) Gacoscos, Vice Mayor Navarro, Mayor Dutra- ATTEST: ally expires at the end of five years from the date NAME STATEMENT /s/ Zhen Cao Vernaci /s/ Anna M. Brown on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, File No. 500615 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of NOES: None ANNA M. BROWN, City Clerk except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section Fictitious Business Name(s): Alameda County on January 23, 2015. ABSENT: None 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change Arbitots Day Care, 1501 Decoto Rd., Apt. 247, NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of ABSTAIN: None APPROVED AS TO FORM: in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- /s/ Benjamin T. Reyes II to section 17913 other than a change in the Registrant(s): ally expires at the end of five years from the date APPROVED: BENJAMIN T. REYES II, City Attorney residence address of a registered owner. A new Angelica Turingan, 1501 Decoto Rd., Apt. 247, on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, /s/ Carol Dutra-Vernaci 2/24/15 Union City, CA 94587 CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI, Mayor fictitious business name statement must be filed except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section CNS-2718776# before the expiration. Business conducted by: an Individual 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- The registrant began to transact business using in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant ATTEST: rize the use in this state of a fictitious business the fictitious business name(s) listed above on to section 17913 other than a change in the /s/ Anna M. Brown

Newark shoplifter in custody. Jennifer rested Michael Martin and Leanne (12:32 p.m.) a citizen observed a Bellhaven Ave. at 7:52 p.m. on a Sterio of Newark was arrested for Soriano of Newark for pushing a suspicious male subject coming report of a battery. Officer Police Log petty theft and issued a citation. Loss Prevention employee at Big from his neighbor’s side yard on Rodgers accepted the arrest of At 7:08 a.m., Officer Fred- Lots while stealing a speaker. Mar- Lido Ct. and chased the subject Carlos Colin, age 48 of Newark. strom investigated a vehicle theft tin was also in possession of drug to Orleans Dr. The subject was Colin was booked at Fremont PD SUBMITTED BY CMDR. MIKE on Sycamore Street. A white paraphernalia. They were booked at seen entering a garage on the Jail for battery. CARROLL, NEWARK PD Chevrolet Camaro (License #: Fremont City Jail. 35700 block of Orleans Dr. Officer Sandoval accepted the 7GWR381) with black rims was At 12:02 p.m., Officer Nei- Newark PD units surrounded the arrest of Lapria Smith-Robinson, Thursday, February 12 taken during the night. thercutt investigated a residential residence and located the subject, age 22 of Newark at 8:15 p.m., for At 5:25 p.m., Community At 2:10 p.m., Officer Horst burglary that occurred on Bying- later identified as Gerardo Rojas, shoplifting at JC Penney’s. Smith- Service Officer (CSO) Parks inves- investigated a theft at Public Stor- ton Drive. age 23 of Newark, hiding in the Robinson was cited and released. tigated a vehicle theft on Quince age, located at 35360 Fircrest St. At 12:55 p.m., Officer Lopez in- attic space above the garage. Ger- Officers were dispatched to Place. A white 1989 Honda Accord Sunday, February 15 vestigated a theft of a green colored ardo Rojas, age 23 of Newark, the intersection of Cedar Bl. and (License #: 7DWJ865) was taken At 11:10 a.m., Officer Lopez 1998 Honda Civic 2D (License #: was booked for trespassing, resist- Central Ave. at 10:24 p.m. on a during the night. investigated a disturbance call on 4DZL321) from the parking lot of ing arrest and through additional report of a battery. Jason McDer- At 5:59 p.m., Officer Johnson 7139 Marne Pl. and Hedayatul- DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, located investigation, the sexual battery mott, age 36 of Newark, was ar- contacted and arrested Douglas lah Bayanzay of Newark for cor- at 39900 Balentine Dr. from earlier in the day. Rojas was rested for Domestic Battery. Pruitt of Fremont for an out- poral injury to spouse. Tuesday, February 17 booked at Santa Rita Jail. McDermott was booked at Fre- standing arrest warrant and for Monday, February 16 Officers responded to the area Wednesday, February 18 mont PD Jail. possessing dangerous drugs, drug At 9:07 a.m., Officer Katz in- of Cedar Bl. and Lido Bl. At 5:56 Officer Taylor accepted the ar- Thursday, February 19 paraphernalia, burglary tools, and vestigated a theft of a white col- a.m. to a report of a sexual bat- rest of My Tran, age 49 of Fremont Officer Jackman accepted the misappropriated property. Pruitt ored 1998 Dodge Ram pickup tery. A female was out for her at 6:01 p.m., for shoplifting at the Citizen’s Arrest of Khin Aung, was booked at Fremont Jail. (License #: 6X05031) from Saint morning jog, when she was ap- NewPark Mall Macy’s. Tran was age 36 of Fremont at 11:49 a.m., At 6:48 p.m., Officer Jackman Christopher Drive. proached by a male and inappro- cited and released. for shoplifting at Macy’s. Aung responded to JCPenney for a At 10:33 a.m., Officer Reyes ar- priately touched. Later in the day Officers were dispatched to was cited and released.

Union City to her. He asked for her phone, when two suspects approached they left. A short time later, the at Union Landing, and five of wallet and purse. When the vic- her, and one of them forcibly re- victim observed the suspects in them were committed via a win- Police Log tim did not respond, the suspect moved her purse from under her her backyard, attempting to gain dow smash. In many cases, the mentioned a gun and put his arm. The first suspect was de- entry through a bathroom win- stolen items were in plain view hands into the front pocket of his scribed as an unknown race male, dow. She screamed and they fled on the floor of the vehicles. SUBMITTED BY sweatshirt to simulate a weapon; approximately 5’7” with a in a late ‘90s model silver Lexus Anyone with information on UNION CITY PD however, no gun was seen. The medium build. The second sus- ES300. The suspects were de- local crime or any of the listed in- victim began walking toward a pect was described as an un- scribed as Hispanic males in their cidents should contact the Inves- Monday, February 9 passing car, at which point she known race male, approximately 20s. One of them had mid-length tigations Division at (510) At around 4 p.m., Officer noticed a second suspect. At that 5’5” with a thin build. curly hair in a ponytail. 675-5247. Those wishing to re- Blanchard was dispatched to the point, both suspects fled on foot. Burglary at 32500 block of Re- Sunday, February 15 main anonymous can contact the area of Brenda Way and Medal- The victim described the first sus- gents Boulevard: Occurred at Burglary at 32900 block of tips line by calling (510) 675- lion Drive on the report of a rob- pect as a black male in his 20s, around 3:30 a.m. Entry was made Norwalk St.: Occurred between 5207 or email bery. A suspect approached the about 6’1” with an average build. via an unlocked window. The loss 9:45 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. Entry [email protected]. victim and started up a conversa- The second suspect was described included a purse and its contents. was made via a smashed rear win- We strive to provide excellent tion with her. He then grabbed as a black male, possibly in his Burglary at 3200 block of Santa dow. The loss included jewelry service to the community and are her purse. When the victim resis- 20s, about 5’8” with an average Monica Way: Occurred between and a green BMW (License #: interested in hearing from mem- ted, the suspect hit her on the build. 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. The rear slid- 4WPP864). bers of the public about the qual- face and ran off with the purse. At around 5:30 p.m., Officer ing door was pried open, and one From Monday, February 9 ity of our service. Please share The victim’s cell phone was later Willson was on patrol in the area bedroom was ransacked. The loss through Sunday, February 15, your experience and let us know found discarded in the area. The of Pulaski Drive and Lafayette included electronics and jewelry. there was one commercial bur- how we’re doing. Visit suspect was described as a black Avenue near the Union Burglary at 4200 block of Solar glary at a business in the Market- www.ci.union-city.ca.us/depart- male, 36-37 years old, 5’10” and City/Hayward border. He made a Circle: Occurred at around 2:45 place shopping center (northeast ments/police-department to com- 165 lbs., with brown hair, brown consensual contact with a pedes- p.m. A witness observed a suspect corner of Decoto Road and Al- plete a Police Customer eyes, and an unknown tattoo on trian, who stated he had a knife take a tool box from the victim’s varado-Niles Road). The front Satisfaction Survey. the inside of his wrist. in his pocket. The knife turned garage. A probation search was glass door was smashed, and cash Union City Police Depart- Thursday, February 12 out to be an illegal switchblade. conducted at the suspect’s resi- was taken from the cash register ment Explorer Captain Ashley At around 10 p.m., Officer Felipe Ponce of Union City was dence, but nothing was found. and a lock box. Cracked glass Torres was selected as Volunteer Willson was dispatched on the re- arrested. Burglary at 2400 block of doors were also found at two of the Quarter for the first quar- port of an attempted robbery that Friday, February 13 Becket Drive (attempt only): Oc- nearby businesses, in what may ter of 2015. Visit www.ci.union- had occurred a couple hours ear- At around 9 p.m., Officer curred at around 10 a.m. Two have been burglary attempts. city.ca.us/departments/police-dep lier. The victim was using the Bedford was dispatched to Tapi- suspects knocked on the victim’s From Monday, February 9 artment/more-information/ucpd- ATM at Wells Fargo on Alvarado- oca Express at 1707 Decoto Rd. door and asked for “Bill.” When through Sunday, February 15, explorers to learn more about our Niles Road when a suspect ap- on reports of a robbery. The vic- the victim told the suspects that there were seven reported auto Explorer program. proached her and began talking tim was walking to her vehicle no one named “Bill” lived there, burglaries. Two of them occurred

Hayward Police Log continued on page35 While driving eastbound on Schafer tions overview, crime prevention/per- Road, an officer saw the vehicle in sonal safety, vice, gangs, SWAT, K-9, front of him run the stop sign at and use of a Firearms Training Simu- of the suspect’s residence. Various cer contacted the suspect and con- when a vehicle pulled up next to Schafer and Chisholm Court. The lator. Classes will be held every Tues- kinds of ammunition and a small ducted a probation search of the sus- her. Suspect 1 exited the vehicle and vehicle ran a second stop sign at day evening, beginning March 3 to amount of cocaine were recovered. pect’s residence, where property from grabbed the victim in a headlock, Schafer and Huntwood Avenue. As April 28. Participants must be 18 The suspect was subsequently ar- the burglary was recovered. while suspect 2 stayed in the vehi- the vehicle turned southbound on years or older and due to the sensitive rested. At 6:10 p.m., a residential bur- cle. The victim felt a hard object Huntwood, the officer attempted to nature of the course, must also com- At 3:30 p.m., a burglary and pos- glary occurred on the 2200 block of placed onto her back and she be- initiate a traffic stop. Moments plete an application and background session of stolen property (in cus- Parnassus Court. Six firearms and lieved it was a gun. Suspect 1 de- later, the officer found the vehicle check. For an application to register, tody) occurred at a high school. some ammunition were taken. manded the victim’s purse, but she had crashed into two parked cars contact Gale Bleth at (510) 293- School Resource Officers (SRO) dis- There was no suspect(s) or other in- refused. The suspect took cash from and the suspects had fled the scene. 7151 or [email protected]; covered a burglary occurred at a pub- formation available at this time. the victim’s purse and fled in the HPD is holding a Community or Mary Fabian at (510) 293-1043 or lic high school. SRO Waters reviewed Wednesday, February 18 awaiting vehicle driving south- Academy. Learn more about the [email protected]. Visit surveillance footage from the bur- At 4:45 p.m., a robbery occurred bound on Hesperian Boulevard. Hayward Police Department and at- www.haywardpd.net for more infor- glary and the following day, one of at Oliver Drive and West Tennyson At 10:51 p.m., a recovered tend a free, 9-week course. Topics mation. the SROs saw the same suspect walk- Road. An elderly female was walk- stolen vehicle/collision occurred on include: patrol structure, investiga- ing on Mission Boulevard. The offi- ing home from the grocery store the 700 block of Shepherd Avenue. Page 38 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE February 24, 2015 Newark Memorial Defeats American on Senior Night Women’s Basketball Junior Mari Matos added 15 points in the Cougars’ victory over the Eagles. In a pre-game ceremony on “Senior Night,” the Cougars honored their five sen- SUBMITTED BY DARRYL REINA ior players, A.J. Del Mundo, Miranda Rael, Rainea Godfrey, Kiana Esguerra, and Vikki Phan. The Newark Memorial Girls Varsity Basketball Team defeated American 53-48 on Tuesday, February 17. Freshman Haylee Nelson led all scorers with 16 points.

Newark Memorial Cougars defeat Irvington Vikings with last minute goal Help make 2015 SUBMITTED BY FRANZ BRUCKNER the Year of Opportunity Tyna Moorer scored on a spectacular 40 yard free kick to lift the Newark Cougars over the Irvington Vikings by the score of 2-1 on February 10th. The cougars had taken a 1-0 lead mid-way through the BY DAVE CORTESE, first half when Lexi Sanchez scored off of a Bella Cruz pass. Irvington PRESIDENT, SANTA CLARA COUNTY tied the game early in the 2nd half before Moorer scored and sealed the victory. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Other top performers included midfielders Laura Fuentes, Cynthia Saavedra Lici Campusano, and Yvette Ocegueda. Defenders Mallory At last month’s State of the County event, I de- Charron and Marrisa Sepulveda also played well as did Gizelle Jimenez clared 2015 to be the Year of Opportunity. and Cindy Ruiz. Economically, the County is strong and the Val- The player of the game for Newark was goal keeper Maggie Reyes. ley is booming. But for every new millionaire we Maggie, who is regularly a field player was called upon to play goal- create, there are many more people who struggle to keeper 10 minutes before the start of the game due to the injury of the survive. In this year of opportunity, I call on all of first string keeper and the unavailability of the backup goal keeper. us to work together so that a better quality of life Maggie played with poise and confidence in helping to lead the exists for everyone in our Valley. cougars to victory. I have challenged myself, my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors, our County CEO and our community partners to be open to ideas and solutions from any quarter that will improve the services we deliver to our community. I’m challenging out Men’s Basketball basketball team fell to visiting Cal residents, too. State San Bernardino on February I want to know what you think of the initiatives Pioneer Report 20th by a final score of 78-65. I have proposed, how you can help us get them The Pioneers (6-19, 4-15 CCAA) done and any new ideas that you have to help solve Office of Neighborhood Safety: This new office SUBMITTED BY STEVE CONNOLLY and Coyotes (12-10, 12-7 our most pressing problems. Among my proposals: is patterned after one in Richmond. Our Office of CCAA) were tied at halftime, but Homelessness: A new Task Force will meet for 10 Neighborhood Safety will focus on children and Pioneers Men Fall Short on the defending California Colle- months and focus on the most immediate needs of young adults who have been victims or offenders of Senior Night giate Athletic Association cham- the thousands of people in Santa Clara County who violent crimes. With mentorships and intervention pions pulled away down the are homeless. Co-chaired by Matt Mahood, Presi- services, we’ll work to change this behavior and The Cal State East Bay men’s stretch. dent and CEO of the San Jose Silicon Valley Cham- lower violent crime statistics. basketball team dropped its final Senior Jacari Whitfield paced ber of Commerce, and Ben Field, Executive Officer The South Bay Really Does Have a South Bay: home game of the 2014-15 sea- the Pioneers with 16 points and of the South Bay Labor Council, the Task Force will Boaters and kayakers have been making use of our son on February 21st, losing 81- eight assists, while playing all 40 hear ideas from the public and come up with a plan access to the San Francisco Bay at the Alviso Marina 57 to a Humboldt State squad minutes in the penultimate home this year to create transitional housing as a safe and County Park for years. It’s time we invest in making that has now won eight of its last game of his four-year career. He healthier alternative to forcing people to camp near the marina a must-visit attraction and an educa- nine. The game was preceded by went 5-for-9 from long distance, creeks and sleep in doorways. tional tool for residents, visitors and school chil- the annual “Senior Night” cere- extending his school record to Type 2 diabetes: In Santa Clara County, 18 per- dren. I’m envisioning a floating classroom where mony to honor the five East Bay 188 career triples. cent of adults have been told they are diabetic or students – and adults — can learn about the Don seniors who were competing in Whitfield passed the 100 assist pre-diabetic. And, of course, it’s unknown how Edwards Wildlife Refuge or just enjoy our very own Pioneer Gym for the last time — mark for the season, and he many residents have not been diagnosed but are at South Bay waterway. Nick Grieves, Jarred Jourdan, moved into second place in serious risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Supervi- You can read the entire State of the County Cody Kale, Darrick McIntosh, school history with 336 for his sor Ken Yeager will lead an effort to make sure speech or watch it by visiting my website, www.su- and Jacari Whitfield. career. The San Francisco native everyone has access to screening and diabetes-pre- pervisorcortese.com. I look forward to hearing It was a particularly memo- also became the ninth Pioneer vention education. This is a health problem we can from. You can call my office at 408-299-5030 or rable Senior Night for Kale, a forever to score 900 career points do something about now. mer Jack, who set a career high tonight. Since CSUEB re-joined email me at [email protected]. with 19 points against his old Division II and became a mem- team. Kale played all 40 minutes ber of the CCAA in 2009-10, and went 7-for-12 from the field, only assistant coach Mark pulling in five rebounds and dish- Samuels has scored more points E2 Advanced ing out three assists. than Whitfield. Whitfield also reached double Sophomore Paramvir Singh figures in his final home contest, had a standout performance in Biofuel notching 11 points and a game- the loss, scoring a career-high 13 high seven assists. It was his ninth points in 21 minutes off the Market Report straight game scoring at least 10 bench. The Hayward product went 4-for-5 from the field, in- points. With two games left in clean fuels standards in both California and Ore- cluding 2-for-3 from deep, to go SUBMITTED BY WILL HARWOOD the season, Whitfield needs eight gon, according to E2. The complete report is along with four rebounds. His more assists to become CSUEB’s available at www.cleanenergyworksforus.org. previous career high of 11 points North America’s advanced biofuel industry career record holder. “The advanced biofuel industry is meeting the also came against San reached a production capacity of more than 800 Singh finished with nine points growing demand for cleaner-burning transporta- Bernardino, back on Jan. 17. million gallons in 2014, up from the previous year and four rebounds, making his tion fuels,” said Mary Solecki, E2’s Western states Senior Cody Kale reached and almost double the capacity in 2011, according fourth start in the last six games. advocate and report co-author. “Americans who double figures for the fifth time to a new market report unveiled today by the na- Freshman Patrick Marr bounced want more local jobs, cleaner air, and more home- in his last eight games, notching tional nonpartisan business group Environmental back from a hard collision on Fri- grown energy should demand elected officials 13 points and four boards in 22 Entrepreneurs (E2). day night to score eight points and enact policies, right now, that will promote the minutes on 5-for-7 shooting. This is the highest capacity since E2 released its grab five rebounds off the bench. growth of advanced biofuel.” Freshman Patrick Marr knocked first advanced biofuels market report in 2011, and Sophomore Kyle Frakes added four E2 defines advanced biofuel as liquid fuels down a couple of threes and it’s more than the 787 million gallons produced in points and led the team with seven made from non-petroleum sources that achieve a scored 10 points before sustain- 2013. It’s roughly enough to fill an entire lane of boards and two blocks in 19 min- 50-percent reduction in carbon intensity coming an injury midway through Interstate 5 (I-5) from Seattle to San Diego with utes before fouling out. Grieves pared to a petroleum-fuel baseline. “If state and the second half. nothing but large tanker trucks filled with ad- notched four points and two steals, federal leaders want to reduce our dependence on Senior Nick Grieves added vanced biofuel. while McIntosh contributed two foreign oil – and support American farmers, busi- nine points, all of which came The report, “E2 Advanced Biofuel Market Re- points, two rebounds, and a block nesses, and entrepreneurs – they should ensure from beyond the arc. Sophomore port 2014,” projects that by 2017, as many as 180 on Senior Night. this clean, cutting-edge industry can expand,” said Kyle Frakes turned in four points companies are expected to produce 1.7 billion gal- East Bay outlasted by de- Mary Solecki, E2’s Western states advocate and re- and four rebounds in 22 minutes lons of advanced biofuel, doubling current capac- fending league champs port co-author. off the bench. ity. The report shows how advanced biofuels are The Cal State East Bay men’s on track to meet targeted emission reductions for February 24, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 39

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SUBMITTED BY SUSAN HELMER century, and its evolution to the present. He will then demonstrate the construction The Fremont Art Association is excited to of a traditional paper mache mask. welcome Diego Marcial Rios as their guest Don’t miss what promises to be an ex- artist on Wednesday, March 4. Mr. Rios is a tremely colorful and exciting demonstra- local artist living in San Francisco who paints tion! The meeting will start at 7 p.m. and in acrylics. His fine art has been included in the public is invited to attend. more than 450 exhibitions from Japan to Bulgaria. His work is also included in a num- Guest artist at Fremont Art Association ber of public collections. Wednesday, Mar 4 Rios’ demonstration will revolve around 7 p.m. the fascinating origin and history of the Fremont Art Association Gallery traditional Mexican Mask. He will provide 37697 Niles Blvd, Fremont a brief historical overview and introduc- (510) 792-0905 tion of the paper mache medium to Cen- www.fremontartassociation.org tral America and Mexico in the 15th Free

tions are gladly accepted at the door. Complimentary re- Thornton Junior High, Auditorium freshments are also served during intermission. 4356 Thornton Ave, Fremont (510) 793-5683 The Saddle Cats in Concert www.lov.org. Sunday, Mar 8 Free but donations gladly accepted 2 p.m. (Doors open at 1 p.m.)

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On Sunday, March 8, the League of Volunteers (LOV) and the Newark Arts Council present in concert “The Saddle Cats,” performing infectious, high spirited Cow- boy and Western Swing Music. Named Western Swing Band of the Year and Western Swing Album of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists, the Cats have been captivating audiences with their foot stomping music. The band consists of Bobby Black on steel guitar, Richard Chon on fiddle and vocals, Luis Salcedo on guitar and Bing Nathan on bass. Together they will bring you their unique sound, which includes the worlds of swing, cowboy ballads, blues, Old Time string band music, Tin Pan Alley, honky tonk, polka and just about any traditional American style under the sun. LOV’s concerts are held at the Thornton Junior High Multi-Purpose Auditorium. The concert is free, but dona- February 24, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 40