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Masterful, romantic and passionate, the music of Hungary and Austria echoes the historic Danube River and is the inspiration for Music at the Mission’s Thursday, March 22 concert at Old Mission San Jose. BY ZOYA HAJEE an Indian-American for their The program is poetry and storytelling at its PHOTOS BY generation. Rooted in ICC’s motto of finest, with stellar and deeply moving works “Unite, Serve, Celebrate,” “Youthsava” by Haydn, Doppler, Smetana, Liszt, and SILICON PHOTOGRAPHY allows children to showcase festive Dohnanyi. dance performances while presenting “We will have many familiar faces on stage, including Steve Huber and Ertan Torgul on Eleven years ago, the India the audience with a connection to violin, and Ivo Bokulic on viola, with Rhonda Bradetich, flute, and Katherine Lee and Community Center (ICC) created a rich Indian culture and heritage. Aileen Chanco, pianos. I’m also happy we will be joined for the first time by competition to feature the talents of On Saturday, March 17, the Jennifer Kloetzel, former cellist with the celebrated Cypress String Quartet,” said Bill youth in the Bay Area, using dance India Community Center in Milpitas Everett, artistic co-director of Music at the Mission. as a platform to foster community will hold anywhere from 1,000 to “Central Europe has many distinct cultures, yet also many common ties. The spirit and provide a deeper 1,200 performers ages four through Danube draws these nationalities together geographically,” explained Everett in describing understanding of the Indian-American eighteen. The 12-hour long the concert theme. “We’ll be artistically exploring where the music intersects from these subculture. This annual competition, competition is comprised of four varied cultures.” with its high-energy music and performance categories: Folk, Film, dazzling props and costumes, Continued on page 5 Remix, and a new addition called recognizes the performers’ Director’s Choice. Folk dance will interpretation of their culture as they dance to define what it means to be Continued on page 5

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disease. If bone is infected, more The center provides extensive treatments would be specialized, comprehensive recommended. wound care with the latest technologies and approaches to In the case of a foot ulcer, help improve your condition and your doctor should refer you to your quality of life. Dr. Dastgah a podiatrist, who can guide you explains that the center staff work through the most effective closely with your primary care treatments in collaboration doctor to determine the with other wound care underlying causes and develop specialists, such as those at the a treatment plan that’s right Washington Center for Wound for you. Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine. “Here at the center, we “Depending on the severity have an excellent team composed of your condition, potential of internists, infectious disease treatments include a course Are you experiencing Pain and numbness in feet can organism is involved and treat it physicians, podiatrists, vascular of antibiotics, vascular numbness or pain in your feet? be the result of several factors, with the appropriate antibiotics, surgeons, plastic surgeons and intervention if needed to get Do you have a foot wound that including diabetes, radiculopathy and the patient would need to be excellent nurses, among others,” adequate blood flow back to your just won’t heal? If so, what steps (lower back pain), chemotherapy, seen by a vascular surgeon if Dr. Dastgah notes. limb, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, can you take to keep your feet abuse of alcohol and vascular there is underlying vascular wound debridement or surgery in tip-top shape? disease. and correcting any abnormal Amir Dastgah, DPM, a An open sore (also known as biomechanics with shoes or board-certified podiatrist, will an ulcer) that won’t heal is often inserts designed to protect cover the most common causes a complication of diabetes or your feet from developing of foot problems and share vasculopathy, a blood vessel ulcers,” says Dr. Dastgah. information about prevention disease that hampers proper At the seminar, Dr. Dastgah and treatments at a free seminar blood circulation. will provide recommendations sponsored by Washington It’s vital to seek medical on what you can do to help Hospital on Thursday, April 7, attention immediately if you have prevent foot problems, including from 6 to 8 p.m. This Health & an infected open wound, as the inspecting your feet daily, Wellness seminar called infection can worsen and spread keeping your skin moist, “Sick Feet?” will be held in to other areas of the body. “If you maintaining your blood sugar the Conrad E. Anderson, MD, don’t get help right away, you and making sure you wear Auditorium, rooms A and B, could end up in the emergency supportive shoes or insoles. in Washington West at room, where you’ll most likely be 2500 Mowry Ave. “We’ll talk about a range of hospitalized and treated with foot conditions and describe the If you’re experiencing any of antibiotics,” says Dr. Dastgah. various treatment options for the above symptoms in your feet, He explains that infected wounds each in detail,” Dr. Dastgah says. Dr. Dastgah recommends with abscess would be drained, consulting your primary care an infectious disease doctor Healthy feet are happy feet. On April 17, board-certified podiatrist For more information, and to doctor or endocrinologist, would examine the infected Amir Dastgah, DPM, will share information on pre-emptive foot care register for this seminar, visit especially if you have diabetes. tissue to determine what and resources available for foot treatments. www.whhs.com/events.

InHealth broadcasts on Comcast Channel 78 in Fremont, Newark and Union City and online at www.inhealth.tv The full schedule of InHealth programs listed below can also be viewed in real time on the Washington Hospital website, www.whhs.com

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3/13/18 3/14/18 3/15/18 3/16/18 3/17/18 3/18/18 3/19/18 11th Annual Women's 12:00 PM Diabetes Matters: Colon Cancer: Diabetes Matters: The Health Conference: Heart 12:00 AM Gastroparesis Prevention & Treatment History of Diabetes Nerve Compression Health Nutrition Symptoms of Thyroid 12:30 PM Family Caregiver Series: Disorders of the Arm Palliative Care Series: Problems 12:30 AM Understanding Health The Patient's Playbook How Can This Help (Late Start) Care Benefits Community Forum: Me? Kidney Transplants Learn More About 1:00 PM Getting to the 1:00 AM Kidney Disease Keys to Healthy Eyes No-Mistake Zone Strategies to Reduce the Risk of 1:30 PM 11th Annual Women's 1:30 AM Cancer Recurrence Family Caregiver Series: Colon Cancer: Minimally Invasive Health Conference: (Late Start) New to Medicare? Coping as a Caregiver Meditation Prevention & Treatment Do You Suffer From Options in Gynecology 2:00 PM What You Need to Anxiety or Depression? Understanding HPV: 2:00 AM Know What You Need to Know Don't Let Hip Pain 2:30 PM Learn About the Run You Down 2:30 AM Washington Washington Diabetes Matters: Type Washington Signs & Symptoms Township Health Care Township Health Care 1.5 Diabetes Township Health Care of Sepsis District Board Deep Venous District Board District Board 3:00 PM Thrombosis Inside Washington 3:00 AM Meeting Meeting Meeting Hospital: The Green (Late Start) February 14, 2018 February 14, 2018 February 14, 2018 Team 3:30 PM Diabetes Matters: Shingles 3:30 AM Living with Diabetes Keeping Your Heart on Digestive Health: What 4:00 PM the Right Beat You Need to Know 4:00 AM Inside Washington Diabetes Matters: Voices InHealth: Bras Sugar Substitutes - Sweet Hospital: Advanced for Body & Soul Treatment of Aneurysms or Sour? Urinary Incontinence in 4:30 PM Women: What You Community Based Get Back On Your Feet: 4:30 AM How to Talk to Your Colon Cancer: Surgical Treatment of Need to Know Senior Supportive New Treatment Options Prevention & Treatment (Late Start) Obstructive Sleep Apnea Services Doctor for Ankle Conditions 5:00 PM Voices InHealth: 5:00 AM Healthy Pregnancy Colon Cancer: Prevention Not A Superficial (Late Start) & Treatment Problem: Varicose Learn If You Are at Risk 5:30 PM Kidney Transplants Dietary Treatment to Veins & Chronic for Liver Disease 5:30 AM Colon Cancer: Diabetes Matters: Mindless Treat Celiac Disease Voices InHealth: Venous Disease Prevention & Treatment vs Mindful Eating Radiation Safety

6:00 PM 6:00 AM Diabetes Health Fair: Your Concerns Quick Meals On A Budget Palliative Care Series:

6:30 PM InHealth: Senior Palliative Care 6:30 AM Scam Prevention Raising Awareness Understanding Mental Washington Washington Demystified About Stroke Health Disorders Township Health Care Township Health Care

7:00 PM (Late Start) District Board District Board 7:00 AM Mindful Healing Meeting Meeting February 14, 2018 February 14, 2018

7:30 PM Respiratory Health Kidney Transplants 7:30 AM Diabetes Matters: Diabetes & Polycystic Pain When You Walk? Ovarian Syndrome Arthritis: Do I Have 8:00 PM It Could Be PVD One of 100 Types? 8:00 AM Family Caregiver Series: Learn the Latest Tips for Navigating the Treatment Options for Sports Medicine Health Care System GERD 8:30 PM Program: Nutrition & 8:30 AM Washington Stop Diabetes Before Washington Eating for Heart Health Athletic Performance Colon Cancer: (Late Start) Township Health it Starts Township Health Care by Reducing Sodium Prevention & Treatment Early Detection & Care District Board District Board 9:00 PM Prevention of Female 9:00 AM Meeting Meeting Family Caregiver Series: Diabetes Matters: Cancers February 14, 2018 (Late Start) February 14, 2018 Strengthen Your Back! Legal & Financial Affairs Hypoglycemia Menopause: A Learn to Improve Your 9:30 PM Obesity: Understand the 9:30 AM Mind-Body Approach Back Fitness Causes, Consequences & Prevention Kidney Transplants 10:00 PM Family Caregiver Series: Recogniz- 10:00 AM Prostate Cancer: What ing the Need to Transition to a Alzheimer's Disease You Need to Know Updated Treatments Skilled Nursing Facility 11th Annual Women's Sports Medicine Pro- for Knee Pain & Health Conference: gram: Why Does My 10:30 PM Sports Medicine Program: 10:30 AM Arthritis Colon Cancer: Patient's Playbook Shoulder Hurt? Think Running is a Pain? Superbugs: Are We Prevention & Treatment It Doesn't Have to Be Winning the Germ 11:00 PM Diabetes Matters: 11:00 AM War? Heart Health: What Diabetes: Is There an App Minimally Invasive Vitamins & You Need to Know for That? Family Caregiver Surgery for Lower Back Supplements: How Good Fats vs. Bad Fats Series: Panel 11:30 PM Strategies to Help Voices InHealth: New 11:30 AM Disorders Useful Are They? (Late Start) Discussion Lower Your Cholesterol Surgical Options for Breast Meatless Mondays and Blood Pressure Cancer Treatment March 13, 2018 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 3

principles apply to all successful groups. It’s actually a Washington Sports commentary on life. You do better work when you feel that you belong to a group that Medicine Doctor benefits other people – which is what we strive to do with all our patients.” Shares His Exceptional Views of Learn More For more information about Washington Sports “March Madness” Medicine, visit www.whhs.com/services/sports The WCC of the National This time of year, thousands It’s always better to have two sets Collegiate Athletic Association of fans get wrapped up in “March of skilled hands available.” (NCAA) includes three Bay Area Madness,” watching their favorite While Dr. Nord was at schools: University of teams compete in college the tournament, there were no San Francisco, Saint Mary’s basketball tournaments. While serious injuries to any players, most fans watch from the College in Moraga, and cheerleaders, team mascots, Santa Clara University. comfort of their homes or referees or tournament staff. Other WCC schools include: from the spectator seats at “One player injured her hand, Gonzaga University in Spokane, tournaments, Medical Director but we determined there was no of Washington Sports Medicine, fracture,” he says. “Another Washington; Brigham Young Russell Nord, MD, gets player had a knee injury that was University (BYU) in Provo, exceptional views of the action treated on the sideline. One other Utah; Loyola Marymount from a seat right behind the player had some breathing University in Los Angeles; players’ bench. problems that we resolved University of the Pacific Since 2012, Dr. Nord has with the help of paramedics. in Stockton; Pepperdine served as one of two conference The job isn’t always about University in Malibu; University physicians for the West Coast orthopedic care.” of Portland in Oregon; and Conference (WCC) Basketball One of the interesting benefits the University of San Diego. Tournament at the Orleans Arena Local orthopedic surgeon, Russell Nord, MD, serves as conference Dr. Nord enjoys is his “back In the Men’s WCC in Las Vegas, covering games for stage” view. “I get to observe physician at West Coast Conference basketball tournament. both the men’s and women’s Tournament final on team huddles and interactions teams. The 2018 WCC Tuesday, March 6, Gonzaga among the players and coaches,” volleyball, so I learned to value we needed,” Dr. Nord explains. Tournament marked Dr. Nord’s pounded BYU, by a decisive he notes. “Watching these young teamwork,” he says, “and I have “We worked with the athletic seventh year of serving in score of 74 to 54, to win its athletes up close, I noticed seen similar camaraderie in my trainers and physicians from that capacity. sixth consecutive conference how each team has its own work as a team physician for various colleges and also worked “This year, I covered four ‘personality’ and culture. It was several local high school football with local paramedics to help the championship and automatic games a day, three consecutive encouraging to see so many teams. But a basketball team is a player with breathing problems. entry to the NCAA Men’s days, during the first part of the tight-knit teams with a smaller group, and college varsity Thanks to today’s technology, Basketball Tournament. tournament,” says Dr. Nord, an supportive environment. sports are played at a much I even was able to view Gonzaga also won the orthopedic surgeon and sports My new insight for this year was higher intensity, in both hand X-rays from a local WCC Women’s Tournament preparation and competition. urgent care facility on my medicine specialist. “Of the to better appreciate this social final, beating San Diego by Creating that strong sense of cell phone to determine there 20 teams there, eight had team side of sports. It’s probably one 79 to 71, for the championship physicians while I was working, of the best aspects of sports team spirit hinges on the were no fractures.” institutional values of the and a berth in the NCAA and about half of these were competition.” “I could draw some parallels Women’s Basketball orthopedists. If a team didn’t schools and teams.” with our physicians, athletic An avid sports fan who still Tournament. have a doctor, I assisted the team’s There also was a lot of trainers and staff at our plays recreational soccer, athletic trainer when a player teamwork among the staff at the sports medicine program at For more information Dr. Nord appreciates the needed help. When a team did WCC tournament, including Washington,” he adds. “We about WCC sports, including importance of teamwork. have a doctor, I still touched base medical care providers. value teamwork in caring for this season’s basketball with that doctor so that we could “I participated in high school “We had to make sure we had our patients, including in the tournaments, visit assist one another if needed. sports, including soccer and all the supplies and equipment operating room. These same www.wccsports.com Page 4 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 13, 2018

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The London Flute Trio by 13-year-old Jeston Lu, piano, and Haydn is absolutely delightful, 14-year-old Angela Sun, cello. “a great composer having fun,” Please support their efforts by as many listeners have attending the Pre-Concert Talk. commented. Its light, sparkling Concert ticket holders are quality contrasts dramatically invited to meet the artists at the later in the program with the After-Party Reception sponsored dark transformative emotions by J. R. Griffin Construction, of Smetana’s Piano Trio in G. held at Mission Coffee. Details In between those two, Doppler’s and concert tickets are available Fantaisie Pastorale Hongroise online, by phone, or at the door. has as many turns and twists as a river. Liszt’s Mazeppa for Four Experience the extraordinary Hands is a Byronic thunderous with Music at the Mission at wild ride before the concert “The Mighty Danube” on concludes with the triumphant March 22, and “All Strings ending of the Dohnanyi Piano Attached” on May 11. The Quintet No. 1. “With its lush “Mission Masquerade soaring emotion, it could pass for Buccaneer’s Ball,” a fabulous an early work by Brahms (who fundraiser for Music at the admired Dohnanyi),” said Mission honoring the Martin Jukovsky on AllMusic. Niles-Rotary Club of Fremont and Volunteer of the Year The concert will be dedicated Katherine Lee, will be held to David Ogden Stiers, who on April 13. For these and appeared several times with other concerts, events and Music at the Mission, as narrator. youth programs, check “David was, in addition to www.musicatmsj.org and being Major Charles Emerson www.facebook.com/musicatthe- Winchester III [M*A*S*H] missionsj/. and many other roles, a classical musician and conductor and was extremely generous with his time The Mighty Danube with many organizations, Thursday, Mar 22 including Music at the Mission,” 7:15 p.m.: Pre-Concert Events noted Everett. “It has been a 8:00 p.m.: Concert while since he has performed with us, but he was part of the Old Mission San Jose Music at the Mission family.” 43300 Mission Blvd, Fremont (510) 402-1724 There will be a Pre-Concert [email protected] Talk at 7:15 p.m. with a short www.musicatmsj.org performance by Music at the Tickets: $15 – $55 Mission ChamberFest students,

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consist of performances in grounds. It has progressed into a South Asian folk or tribal signature event in the Bay Area costumes, and the music will be that provides youth with a chance accompanied by folk beats in any to develop passions for dance, language. In the film category, and by enforcing a support performers will dance to a song system for youth across multiple from Indian cinema, while the age groups, Youthsava has gained Remix category is a medley of immense popularity. “It is an any number of songs. Finally, event which brings people in in Director’s Choice, the dance the community together and performances will convey the supports the youth,” said Jain. director’s vision and inspiration “We are very proud of that.” by incorporating one of the The name Youthsava is based various themes provided, which on the Sanskrit word ustava, include “Girl Child,” “Five meaning celebration. This Elements” (Earth, Wind, Fire, celebration embodies the Water, Spirit), and “Disco liveliness of Indian-American Through the Ages.” Judging is culture and embraces the values based on how well the director of unity that communities and performers interpret the everywhere strive to achieve. chosen theme through their The competition celebrates dance. dance, culture, and heritage. ICC staff member Neena Jain Most of all, it celebrates the expressed her ambitions for the ability to provide youth with the event, stating, “As a [part of the] power of expressing their identity. youth programs team at ICC, we are always striving to bring our Youthsava talented kids visibility, and this Saturday, Mar 17 provides a great forum for this 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. goal.” Over the years, Youthsava has established a welcoming India Community Center image, brimming with positivity 525 Los Coches St, Milpitas and inclusiveness to connect with (408) 934-1130 Ext. 262 people from various racial, www.indiacc.org/youthsava2018 ethnic, and religious back- Tickets: $15 – $30 Page 6 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 13, 2018

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Dynamic frontman & harp player Aki Kumar is a rising star among the next generation of SF Bay Area blues artists. A master of the amplified Chicago blues sound, Kumar inherits his style from the harp legends of the 1950s and 60s. Aki has a unique voice in the blues, blending elements of blues harmonica pioneers of yesteryear with a signature sound of his own. Born and raised in Bombay - India, Kumar established his mark on the West Coast blues Aki Kumar

International Blues Challenge as one of the top three bands in the world, her debut album’s horn sound was born from members of “Tower of Power” and heavily influenced by her love of Funk, Jazz, and Soul Blues. Their performances combine ingenious musicianship and complex arrangements with catchy hooks that are simple enough to allow anyone to enjoy. The rhythm section and horns dig deep into the sound of “East Bay Grease” Paula Harris stands out among the Bay Area’s best as one of the most unique mixed with a heaping dose of and funky blues bands New Orleans “Swampyness” scene starting in 2009 as intimate listening rooms to large to create a modern and outside frontman of the SF Bay Area’s festivals. When not performing the box approach to Blues. highly acclaimed blues outfit under his own name, Aki Kumar Tip of the Top. His latest can also be found working with Smokin’ entertainment venture, The Aki Kumar Blues the heavy-hittin’ blues band, Friday, Mar 16 Band, involves several Bay Area Little Jonny and The Giants. Music Starts at 9pm blues luminaries and has been Paula Harris stands out among Smoking Pig BBQ the culmination of his journey the Bay Area’s best as one of the 3340 Mowry Ave., Fremont through American roots music. most unique and funky blues (510)713-1854 The band performs vintage blues bands to ever arise from smokingpigbbq.net with tremendous skill and energy Northern California. After Admission is FREE! and is guaranteed to entertain bursting onto the scene in Come for dinner and stay audiences across all venues, from 2012 with recognition at the for the show

who long for good ole home, and also for those who wish a blessing on those that love them—and on those that don’t. As Mission Peak Chamber Singers present ‘And Now for Something Completely Different,’ there will also be a multitude of ensemble numbers from the members of the choir that are sure to lighten your spirits. Please join the Mission Peak Chamber Singers and their director, Ofer dal Lal, for two fun filled mid-March performances. You will find us at the Niles Discovery Church in Fremont on Saturday, March 17 and at the First Presbyterian Church in Livermore at on Sunday, March 18 And Now for Something Completely Different Saturday, Mar 17 7:00 p.m. SUBMITTED BY Ferocious panthers, kangaroos Niles Discovery Church BRUCE BATEMAN and fireflies will tickle your imagination—but watch out for 36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont the canaries! The drums of Africa Sunday, Mar18 A madrigal by Bach—not 4:00 p.m. Johannes, but his ‘alleged’ son, will rumble through your ears and Monty Python parodies will First Presbyterian Church P.D.Q.—sets the stage for a 2020 5th St, Livermore side-splitting evening of songs lighten your outlook on life. How about Old MacDonald and Information & tickets: that nobody should take too www.mpchambersinger.org seriously, except for those who his farm—in the ‘original’ Latin. There will be something for those $20 ($15 Students) online or like to laugh. $25 at the door March 13, 2018 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 7

Counseling Who’s Corner

happy at Anne Chan is a career counselor and licensed psychotherapist in work? Union City. She helps people find happiness and meaning in BY ANNE CHAN, PHD, MFT their work and lives. She can be reached at Americans are a happy bunch [email protected] when it comes to work, according to a February 2018 Bankrate survey. Half of those surveyed rated their jobs an 8 out of a higher salary translates to job possible10. Even more strikingly, happiness. However, having a a significant percentage of lower salary does not mean that for many folks—being older Americans seem to love their one is doomed to be dissatisfied might very well mean reaping the work. Almost 20 percent of with work. In fact, almost half of rewards of a sense of perspective respondents gave their jobs a those who earned less than and purpose gained from perfect ten. $30,000 reported job satisfaction experience. What is the secret to ratings of 8 or more. It seems Take heart if you are reading happiness at work? The Bankrate puzzling that those who earn less this article and you are not survey provides a few tantalizing than $30,000 can feel as much or among those who are happy on clues. First, having a higher level even more job satisfaction than the job. You are not alone: of education appears to boost job those who earn more than 11 percent rated their jobs a satisfaction: those with graduate $80,000. Again, my hunch is 3 out of 10. If you are one of degrees reported the highest level that career satisfaction is deeply those who would give your job of satisfaction, followed by those intertwined with job fit, work situation a failing grade, please with high school, then college environment, individual consider taking some action to degrees. Note, though, that those expectations, and a sense of increase your happiness at work. with high school diplomas had purpose. A high salary will not If you’re up for a big move, a higher job satisfaction ratings bring job satisfaction if an switch to a different job or than those with college degrees. individual does not feel a sense workplace might be a solution. I suspect this finding might be of purpose, worth, and fit in Our current unemployment rate related to job fit, expectation, and the workplace. is low, which means that now is a sense of purpose. A college The workplace can be an great time to be looking for jobs. graduate without a sense of uncomfortable and even It would be worth your while to purpose but with unrealistic job discriminatory place for older polish your resume, spiff up your expectations (and college debt) workers. Thus, one would expect LinkedIn profile, and hit a few would likely end up being older workers to report lower job ‘submit’ buttons. disappointed and disillusioned satisfaction ratings than younger If you’re not ready to change with work. workers. Surprisingly, those who jobs, take an honest look at the Does money bring job are older reported more reasons behind your job happiness? One would expect satisfaction than younger unhappiness. Are there things that those with high salaries are workers. Of the different that you can take charge of or happier than those who are paid demographic groups surveyed, change? Can you advocate more far less. Indeed, the survey found the Baby Boomers had the for yourself? How can you make that those who earned more than highest overall satisfaction (7.2), your current job more palatable? $80,000 had an average job followed by the Gen X’ers (7.0) Sometimes, simple tweaks can rating of 7.5. The people on the and the Millennials (6.9). Finally, make all the difference in how other end of the pay scale (those some positive news for older you perceive your job. Perhaps who earned less than $30,000) workers and for those who are it’s not realistic for all of us to averaged a respectable job rating feeling their age! Being older does give our jobs a perfect 10, of 6.6. At first glance, this not equate to misery at work. but you can always strive for appears to show that having a The exact reverse might be true a better grade.

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The Fremont Symphony Orchestra (FSO) will present an intriguing free concert on Tuesday, March 20 that includes music written for children, music performed by children, and music composed by children. The concert will be held in the Alan Anibal De Souza Ramos will conduct at FSO’s Children’s Concert. Epler Gymnasium at Ohlone College’s Fremont campus on dancers illustrate the story. the concert, which runs about an Mission Boulevard. Ava Pakiam, a second grader hour, is designed for 4th, 5th, Prokofiev’s beloved “Peter and at Redding Elementary School in and 6th graders, anyone is the Wolf,” with orchestra, San Francisco, will perform the welcome to attend, free of charge. LETTERS POLICY narrator, and dancers from Yoko’s first movement of Mozart’s As Ohlone College is not in The Tri-City Voice welcomes letters to the editor. Dance Academy, tells the story of Violin Concerto No. 2. Ava won session that week, there will be a young boy in Russia who goes Honorable Mention in FSO’s plenty of available parking in the Letters must be signed and include an address and out into the meadow to play, Young Artist Competition last garage at the south end of the daytime telephone number. Only the writer’s name defying his grandfather who January and has won many campus, near the gymnasium. will be published. Letters that are 350 words or fewer warns him about a dangerous other competitions. She even The Fremont Symphony wolf. But Peter isn’t afraid. As the composed the cadenza (a virtuoso has presented free Children’s will be given preference. Letters are subject to editing narrator tells of Peter’s encounter solo interlude inserted near the Concerts every year since 1975, for length, grammar and style. with the wolf, the music and end of the movement) herself! providing a chance for thousands [email protected] A regular feature of the of school-age children from Children’s Concerts is a group of public and private schools in original compositions by 4th, Fremont, Newark, Union City 5th, and 6th graders in the and other areas to hear live Fremont Unified School District. symphonic music. Each school selects a tune to For more information, please submit, and a few of the best are contact the Fremont Symphony professionally orchestrated and at (510) 371-4860 or visit played by the symphony. The www.fremontsymphony.org. March 20 concert will include compositions by Abigail Baron, Free Children’s Concert Rishi Chandrasekar, Alison Lau, Tuesday, Mar 20 Erin Law, Chadrick Stark, Karissa 10:30 a.m. Tang, Harshitha Venkateswaran, Ohlone College and Maggie Yang. Epler Gymnasium The Brazilian artist 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont Alan Anibal De Souza Ramos (510) 371-4860 Second grader Ava Pakiam will perform at the Children’s Concert. will conduct the orchestra. While www.fremontsymphony.org Page 8 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 13, 2018

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A major focus in recent years Police chief has been the adoption of ntelligence-based policing announces retirement strategies which has contributed to a more than 60 percent served in several specialized SUBMITTED BY decrease in residential burglaries assignments including SWAT, CHERYL GOLDEN in Fremont since the spring of Street Crimes, Narcotics, and 2013. Other initiatives led the Internal Affairs. After serving more than department to establish a public “Police Chief Rich Lucero has 30 years with the Fremont Police and private community video been the bedrock of the Fremont partnership program, initiate Police Department, driving implementation of a body-worn innovation and inspiring camera program, and have excellence among those he improved safety equipment for worked with,” said Fremont City field personnel. Manager Fred Diaz. “His Early in his career, Lucero leadership guided the department earned a law degree early and is a through the most difficult of current member of the California circumstances, and they truly rose State Bar. He is a recipient of the to every challenge. I’m grateful to CALI Excellence for the Future have had the opportunity to serve Award in the study of local with Rich and I’m going to miss government law. his thoughtful and responsive Lucero is also a member of approach that helped the several law enforcement and department, and community, nonprofit organizations, to flourish.” including the California Police Over the years, Lucero has Department, Police Chief Chiefs’ Association, International worked closely with department Richard Lucero recently Association of Chiefs of Police, members to implement initiatives announced he plans to retire Niles Rotary, Officers Give that decrease local crime, improve in July. Hope, and is a past president officer safety, reduce traffic injury Lucero began his career with of the California Peace Officers accidents, provide education and the city as a police officer in 1987 Association. He is a lifetime awareness, and emphasize candid and rose through the ranks to member of the California and trusted communication with become chief in 2013. Over the Narcotic Officer’s Association. the people the department serves. course of three decades, Lucero’s Fremont officials said that the These efforts have been the core entire law enforcement career has city plans to conduct an internal strength and foundation in the been with Fremont. As he rose recruitment process in the relationship the department has through the ranks of sergeant, coming months to find a with the community. lieutenant and captain, Lucero replacement for Lucero. Alternative school earns state merit award

SUBMITTED BY ALAMEDA The award is based on the work opportunities to discuss laws COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION of the Fresh Lifelines for Youth relevant to their lives. Students act (FLY) Law Program, which teaches as California State Senators and Hayward Community School, law-related education and life skills debate the merits and detriments run by the Alameda County Office to high school students at of laws and are forced to examine of Education, recently received the Hayward Community School. all sides of reasoning and history 2018 Civic Learning Award of The school is an alternative school behind the law. Students also learn Merit from the California Depart- designed to provide educational to de-escalate high-stress situations ment of Education. The school opportunities for middle and high in encounters with law enforce- was the only one in Alameda school students, ages 12-17, ment and have an opportunity to County to be recognized. who have not been successful at debate and discuss police tactics. Throughout the state, 65 schools traditional schools. “I am so proud of the Hayward received Awards of Merit. Three “FLY is a very powerful and Community students, particularly schools received Awards of valuable program, providing at a time when young people are Excellence and six schools received students who have experience with being recognized for their civic Awards of Distinction. The Civic the juvenile justice system the engagement,” said Monica Learning Awards celebrate public opportunity to learn to advocate for Vaughan, ACOE’s Chief of schools’ efforts to engage students themselves and others,” said ACOE Schools. “As we look across the in civic learning. Superintendent of Schools L. Karen country to students demanding In honoring Hayward Monroe. “FLY helps our students justice and change for inspiration, Community School with the to both understand and apply what I am heartened that we see Award of Merit, the selection they learn in a way that has activism taking hold here among committee said they were “very immediate impact for their our own students. Congratulations 510-792-4587 impressed with (Hayward situation.” as well to our school leadership 39120 Argonaut Way #108, Fremont, Ca. 94538-1304 Community School’s) commit- In the FLY Law Program, an and staff, who create the www.ohlonehumanesociety.org ment to providing students with a elective program for students in atmosphere for these students high quality civic education.” grades 9-12, students have to learn and thrive.”

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For All Signs: Mars, known to the ancients as the god of war, enters the sign the Pagans who identified the passage of time by the growing seasons. of Capricorn on March 17. It will join Saturn and Pluto and could potentially The youthful sign of Aries, ruled by Mars, represents the young man who sets create tension and general havoc around the planet. The picture becomes more out to challenge the elders of Capricorn. This suggests he is playing the role of a challenging after the Vernal Equinox on March 20. Then the trio will be Trojan horse. It will be interesting to watch it play out. challenging the fresh spring energy that carries us into a ‘new year’ as defined by

Aries the Ram (March 21- Although you want to come to a usurped without your interior Capricorn the Goat Pisces the Fish (February April 20): In the time between final solution, that may elude permission. Sometimes Libra can (December 22-January 19): 19-March 20): Remain now and mid-May your you right now. Be patient and fall into the role of ‘captive What you do in your business conservative in your decisions. attention will be drawn to career know that the right answer will audience’ which wastes your time and financial life now will have This is not the time for an and life direction. Activity in the come soon. Set it aside to and energy. greater than usual impact in the expansive new move. It is better outer world picks up speed. percolate before you act. Scorpio the Scorpion future. The problem is that you to save your resources for better Authorities and others may be Leo the Lion (July 22- (October 23-November 21): do not yet feel clear about where opportunities in the future. challenging, so have your ducks August 22): The news for you Remain conservative in financial you should expand and where Don’t consider this a statement in a row if you take initiatives. this week is a mixed bag. You decisions. Do not take on debt you need to contract. of gloom. Settle yourself and Use this time to improve your have aspects favoring the law, lest you regret it. Mars, your Conservative choices are best for your desires until you are really ‘product’ or your presentation. travel, publishing, education and ruling planet, shifts your a while. Don’t force the decision. prepared to expand. Taurus the Bull (April 21- the internet. Meanwhile you may attention on the 13th to fresh Aquarius the Water Bearer May 20): You may be surprised have concerns about debt, taxes, territory. During the next seven (January 20-February 18): by a visit from the past. It could and an inexplicable loss. Just re- weeks, your activities and Remain conservative in your be a person or information that member that Mercury is close to feelings will be intensified in the decisions. This is not the time for becomes apparent. Although you retrograde. What is lost will be life sector related to vehicles, an expansive new move. It is might be pleased to see this per- found and errors will be short distance travels, politics, better to save your resources for son, it is not the best idea to take corrected eventually. communications, education, better opportunities in the up where you left the relation- Virgo the Virgin (August your neighborhood, and siblings. future. Don’t consider this a ship. Just smile, go to dinner, and 23-September 22): There is a Use caution while driving statement of gloom. Settle be pleasant together, but bypass ‘guardian angel’ working on your because your accelerator foot yourself and your desires until the invitation to make it bigger. behalf. You may never know who may be a bit itchy. you are really prepared to Gemini the Twins (May 21- this person is, but just be aware Sagittarius the Archer expand. June 20): This is an especially that you are favored. You are (November 22-December 21): social week for the Twins. There likely to have mild good fortune The new business/career are likely to be errands, multiple coming into your life through direction of the past several messages, and visitors, coming investments, partner’s resources, months is straining to be and going. Your children may be inheritance, or payments from expanded. Normally the Archers Are you interested in a personal part of the festivities. Your travels taxes, insurance, or debts owed are always in favor of advancing, horoscope? will take you back to someplace to you. but just right now that instinct is Vivian Carol may be reached at you have previously been. Libra the Scales holding you back. You are right (704) 366-3777 Cancer the Crab (June 21- (September 23-October 22): to wait for more definitive signs for private psychotherapy July 21): You have likely been A talkative individual may land before you take a big risk. It may or astrology appointments be several months before you can dealing with a decision upon you to act as a mirror for (fee required). concerning joint property or his/her need to communicate. be certain. family issues. You have spent a Stay in touch with yourself and few weeks in this process. don’t allow your time to be www.horoscopesbyvivian.com March 13, 2018 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 11

Continued from page 1 we are very honored to get their Trail Blazer Organization attention,” said Zutshi. “The of 2017. coming together of these two “This year we feel very excited organizations is historic.” to honor the Tri-City Voice, A social hour kicks off the which is a very fair voice of evening, followed by a the people,” said Zutshi. sumptuous Indian dinner, Special guests at the Unity entertainment, various speakers Dinner this year will be former and awards presentations, with Congressman Mike Honda and music and dance performances State Senator Bob Wieckowski. and live DJ from NKD Arts to Honda will receive a lifetime take you into the late hours. achievement award from Basil R. Besh, M.D. and Indo-American Community Sabina Chaudhuri, Miss Silicon Federation. Valley 2017, will serve as The Unity Dinner is masters of ceremonies. supported by Platinum Sponsor Attendees will hear from San Jose Behavioral Health; guest speakers California State Silver Sponsor Deepak Ganju, Controller Betty Yee, and Managing Director, Merrill Dr. Archana Venkatesan, Lynch Global Wealth Manage- SUBMITTED BY INDO-AMERICAN people together to “address recognized by the State of Department of Religious Studies ment; Media Sponsors India COMMUNITY FEDERATION serious issues facing the California since 2012 by having Chair at UC Davis; San Jose West, Tri-City Voice, and Diya community at large, promote a Unity Day celebration on the Mayor Sam Liccardo will TV; as well as many individuals Each year, the Indo-American understanding and positive Assembly and Senate floor. deliver opening remarks. and organizations. Community Federation (IACF) relations through seminars and The 17th annual event takes Attorney General Xavier Becerra For more information or hosts a “Unity Dinner” to honor conventions, and provide place Friday, March 23 at the has also been invited to speak; to purchase tickets, visit those in the community and financial assistance to needy and India Community Center in Becerra is the first Latino in the www.indocommunity.us or call celebrate and promote unity in deserving individuals.” Milpitas under the theme history of California to hold Jeevan Zutshi at (510) 589-3702. diversity. The first Unity Dinner was “Unity through Diversity: Ethics the office. Founded in 1993 by initiated in 2002, in the wake of in Public Life and Public Service This year’s IACF Awards will Unity Dinner Jeevan Zutshi, IACF was created September 11. The event has to Promote Unity.” Asian Pacific be presented to Niles Rotary, Friday, Mar 23 as the first Indo-American been promoted by Congressmen Islander American Public Affairs 2017 Non-Profit Organization of 6 p.m. – 12 p.m. organization to build bridges Pete Stark and Mike Honda, both (APAPA) joins in the celebration the Year; Dutra Enterprises, India Community Center with mainstream organizations, of whom have attended every this year as co-host. Entrepreneur of the Year; 525 Los Coches St, Milpitas diverse leadership, think tanks, year without fail, including “APAPA is a very dedicated Tri-City Voice, Media of the Year; (510) 589-3702 and public officials. The former Lieutenant Governor national organization of Asians and Asian Pacific Islander http://indocommunity.us/ non-profit aims to bring diverse John Garamendi. It has been with the same goals as IACF, and American Public Affairs, Tickets: $80

Kia Niro: Small Auto Review but mighty green warrior BY STEVE SCHAEFER moves with precision. An asymmetrical center console The Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid sweeps down from the dash, (PHEV) is a stylish and useful implying some sportiness. compact crossover. You can drive Both the inside and outside it much of the time on battery classiness owe their dignity to gasoline. The drivetrain flows The LX offers a decent sound power, and when necessary, take a former Audi designer through a six-speed, dual-clutch system, Android Auto/Apple long trip using the gasoline engine. Peter Schreyer, who has led automatic transmission. CarPlay, a smart key with The Niro is Kia’s green Kia and Hyundai design for a The car is no rocket, with an pushbutton start, and more. warrior. A hybrid Niro preceded decade, transforming both brands’ 8.8-second zero-to-sixty time. The EX adds safety features, the plug-in, and an all-electric design language and image. When you press the pedal down including Blind Spot Detection, Over the past 25 years, Lane Change Assist, and Rear Steve Schaefer has tested version just debuted at the As a hybrid, the Niro hard you’ll hear the sound of Cross Traffic Alert. You also get more than 1,200 cars and North American International combines a 1.6 liter four-cylinder downshifting and an engine ‘hybrid’ cloth and leather seats, published a weekly story on Auto Show in Detroit in gasoline engine with a working hard to contribute its heated front seats and outside every one. As a teenager, he January (it’s about a year away). 60-horsepower electric motor, part to moving the 3,450-pound mirrors, 10-way driver seat visited car dealers’ back lots There is no gasoline-only Niro. which in PHEV form is fed by crossover forward. adjustment with lumbar support, to catch a glimpse of the an 8.9 kWh battery. This battery The Niro is blessed with The Niro Plug-In Hybrid and more. The EX Premium new models as they first weighs 258 pounds versus the appealing, nicely balanced lines earns 110 City, 99 Highway, and adds leather seat trim, 3-level rolled off the transporter. much smaller and lighter one in and proportions, without any 105 MPGe Combined on the heated and ventilated seats, a He is a founding member the standard Niro Hybrid, which extreme styling excesses. It wears EPA’s tests, and a still decent larger 8-inch touch screen on of the Western Automotive only uses regenerative braking. Kia’s now familiar tiger mouth 48 City, 44 Highway, and the dash, and a voice-command Journalists. The engine’s 104 horsepower grille with the pinch in the 46 Combined mpg on gasoline navigation system. middle and it looks good from and 109 lb.-ft. of torque mixes only. The official battery range is Contact Steve at every angle. with the motor, with its robust 26 miles, although my test car’s With an 8.9 kW battery, [email protected] 125 lb.-ft. of torque, giving a you can easily fill the battery My blog for alternative Inside, cleanly rendered panels display always read 24 when full. total of 139 horsepower and at a Level 2 charger in a couple of vehicles: blend smoothly, and the textures That was enough for me to 195 lb.-ft. of torque combined. commute all week on electricity hours from empty, or, fill it stevegoesgreen.com are rich-looking. The door and overnight at home on An idle stop and go system alone, leading to an exemplary dash panels are slightly padded, 120 household current. The turns the engine off when the car 81.3 mpg for the week. If you Pricing starts at $28,840 for the giving the car a more upscale feel. charge door includes a small is stationary, further saving rarely go more than 24 miles on LX, moving up to $32,440 for the The switchgear feels durable and light—a thoughtful touch. a trip, you may find your gas lasts EX and $35,440 for the EX for months. Kia claims an im- You can set the car to Premium. All prices include ship- pressive gas plus electric range of EV or HEV mode. In the default ping. My car’s only option was 560 miles. EPA Green Scores are EV mode, the Niro uses pure $135 worth of carpeted floor mats. 7 for Smog and a perfect 10 for electricity until its big battery As a crossover, the Niro PHEV Greenhouse Gas. is depleted and then runs as a is sitting pretty, right in the mid- hybrid. In HEV mode, you can The NIRO PHEV comes dle of today’s most rapidly select hybrid driving right away in three trims: LX, EX, and growing vehicle segment. I found and retain the power for later. EX Premium. My Platinum it just right for family and musi- Graphite tester was an At just 171.5 inches long on a cal instrument hauling. The Niro EX Premium, with a soothing 106.3-inch wheelbase, the car is PHEV just won Green Car Jour- light gray interior. The tidy for nipping around town, but nal’s Green SUV of the Year price-leader FE model hybrid can carry 54.5 cubic feet of gear Award, so I expect to see lots of isn’t sold as a plug-in. when you flip down the rear seats. them on the road soon.

Christie’s Creative Cupboard Coder fair shows presents Art for Adults how apps are created SUBMITTED BY LUIS LOPEZ-ECHETO levels and focusing on topics from building SUBMITTED BY POLINA RUBINOVA (510) 745-1464 (ext. 5). The library project portfolios, task, management and is wheelchair accessible. An ASL Are you curious to know how coding presentation skills and game development. Celebrate Art IS Education interpreter will be provided for this languages make popular devices like In addition to teaching popular coding month! Come learn the technique of program if requested at least smartphones, tablets and videogames work? languages such as Python, Java and Scratch, ‘painting with scissors,’ and 7 days in advance. Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 18. instructors ensure that students feel empowered create collages in the style of That’s the date the Coder School is hosting its and learn other real-life skills such as teamwork Henri Matisse. No experience Art Collage Seasonal Coder Fair on its Fremont campus at and collaboration skills. For more information, necessary and all supplies are Tuesday, Mar 20 39370 Paseo Padre Parkway, Suite G. During visit fremont.thecoderschool.com. provided; just bring your 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm the 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. event, free and open to the imagination! For ages 18 and up. Union City Library public, students and teachers at the school will Seasonal Coder Fair Space is limited and registration 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union share and explain how they create original Sunday, March 18 is required. City and clever coding creations for apps. 2 p.m. — 4 p.m. To register, or find out more For registration and information: Visitors are invited to stay and learn about the 39370 Civic Center Drive, Suite G, information, please contact the (510) 510-745-1464 school’s year-round programs aimed at youngsters Fremont Union City Library reference desk Free between the ages of 8 and 18. The school offers (510) 573-2529 in person or by phone at various Code Coaching programs for various skill Admission: Free Page 12 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 13, 2018 March 13, 2018 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 13

anxious, with having a view of nature, as opposed to a view of the next building.” Prices for virtual windows and skylights vary, but a basic system can run in the thousands of dollars. Most applications thus far have been in the commercial sector, primarily in medical facilities. If you want one for your home or apartment, however, there are some simpler, more affordable options. One such product is the Photo courtesy of Atmoph Atmoph Window, by the Japanese company Atmoph. It stop, pause, and switch between comes in one size, approximately scenes. Some models also include 22” X 15”, with five colored speakers to provide audio. frames and over 500 videos to Customers can choose from an choose from, all for about $700. extensive library of lake, Place it on your desk or hang it mountain, sky, ocean, river and on your wall. You can also other natural landscapes. Their download the Atmoph app, eSea product acts as a virtual which turns your smart phone aquarium, displaying a range into a remote control, and allows of underwater scenes. you to display other useful Hospital rooms with information as well. Says team expensive equipment, like MRI’s, member Chikako Kato, “Our are especially popular places for calendar feature allows you to virtual skylights. Time on these check your Google Calendar machines is at a premium, so the events on Atmoph Window. more relaxed the patient, the You only have to connect your easier the process, and the fewer Google account to your Atmoph re-dos needed. Says Navarrete, Window through your Atmoph “Hospitals were the first ones to app, and then you can see your find a direct correlation between schedule on full screen.” patients healing faster, or needing We spend a lot of our time less medication, or being less indoors in a static environment. world, changing the color and only about the image and the BY DAVID R. NEWMAN temperature of the light to mimic way we put it on the wall or PHOTOS COURTESY OF the rising and setting of the sun. ceiling, but also how it’s framed, Virtual windows and skylights and the scale at which they’re SKY FACTORY have taken that idea a step photographed, and the light further by creating artificial temperature. There are about For centuries, architects have scenes of clouds, trees, and other 20 little tricks we use to give been attempting to create exterior landscapes. someone that feeling of buildings with interior spaces connection with open space.” that speak to our inner soul, that David Navarrete is head of inspire us to become better Research Initiatives & Content Most models come with a wall human beings. Using tricks of Development at Sky Factory, an mounted control panel to play, the trade like forced perspective, Iowa company that specializes in vaulted ceilings, and intricate this new technology. “Looking up Virtual windows and skylights are murals, we have striven to at the sky is the most universal a way to help us connect to the become closer to the gods, the experience that we all share, and natural motion of the world epitome of enlightenment, while we wanted to reproduce that around us, which can engage our still addressing our basic needs feeling and study how this could brains while relaxing our senses. for food and shelter. influence people’s perceptions As technology advances, perhaps of interior space.” more and more architects will As architecture has evolved, the Sky Factory creates a range incorporate these ideas into fields of biology and neuroscience of skylights and windows that their designs, improving our have played bigger and bigger depict scenes from nature using well-being and productivity, roles, leading to a better high-resolution transparent and helping us to evolve as a understanding of how we process images and custom-built window civilization. It’s an idea worth information, which in turn has led and skylight frames lit by either dreaming about. Until then, to a better way of creating T5 fluorescent backlighting or why not count the virtual sheep environments that we want to LED edge lighting for even jumping by outside your live in. This has become especially illumination. They also make window? relevant in our urban centers, some with high-definition LED For more information, contact where massive concrete and edge-lit LCD monitors that can Sky Factory at (866) 759-3228, steel skyscrapers compete for display video footage, all of [email protected] or space, blocking out the sun which is custom shot using high www.skyfactory.com, and for miles around. end RED One 4K or RED Atmoph at [email protected] Epic 5K cameras (used to shoot Recent innovations in interior or www.atmoph.com. dynamic lighting systems have theatrically released films). begun to address our need for Says Navarrete, “Our products connection with the outside can give a sense of depth. It’s not Page 14 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 13, 2018

incredibly exciting to see the compete against their fellow For more information about dedication and enthusiasm these peers. Students benefit from Ohlone College’s High School young theatre artists bring to being introduced to exciting new Theatre Festival, please contact their craft,” said Festival material, interacting with other Festival Coordinator Tamara Coordinator Tamara Cooper. students from across the state, Cooper by email at TheatreFesti- Students compete for and observing incredible [email protected]. 100 awards in 35 categories in performances. performance, improvisation, dance, and technical theatre. The designs in dramatic, musical, ARTICLE AND PHOTO COURTESY With over 1,000 students contemporary, or classical theatre productions are put on by the OF OHLONE COLLEGE participating from more than 34 different high schools from all students. Professional theatre artists from all over the Bay Area For two days each year as the around the Bay Area – and as far serve as judges to provide calendar turns to March, Ohlone away as Grass Valley, Hollister, feedback and support for the College’s campus is overrun with and Los Angeles – the festival is students’ work. theatrical performers from high one of the largest of its kind in schools across the state. Rehearsal California. “These are the next Three top awards are given to areas pop up in every open space generation of artists in theatre, high schools with the most points on campus as the sounds of dance, and film, and Ohlone is scored: the Festival Sweepstakes Shakespeare and Broadway show proud to be able to celebrate and for the highest cumulative score, tunes mix with the application enrich their development,” said Judges Sweepstakes for the school of stage makeup while students Ohlone professor and Festival that receives the highest average prepare for their upcoming Organizer Michael Navarra. points per entry, and the Tech shot on stage. “I’ve never seen so many young Sweepstakes for the highest total people excited about theatre score for tech and design. Entering its 24th year, the in one place.” “Ohlone College High School The festival is designed to Theatre Festival” will take place A huge effort is made by many assist young theatre artists in on Friday and Saturday, individuals to plan and run the furthering the development of March 16 and 17 and is hosted festival. Support for the High their craft in front of a live by the Ohlone Theatre & Dance School Theatre Festival requires audience and in front of judges Department and co-sponsored by 40 high school teachers, from the industry. Additionally, it the Associated Students of 100 judges, and 100 Ohlone stu- provides a venue for students to Ohlone College. dent and staff coordinators. “It is showcase their talents and March 13, 2018 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 15

CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 11 26549 Joshua Street 94544 640,000 3 1119 1981 02-07-18 Highest $: 1,125,000 Median $: 800,000 216 Lexington Avenue 94544 685,000 4 1809 1951 02-13-18 Lowest $: 685,000 Average $: 839,909 24900 Pleasant Way 94544 225,000 4 1452 1953 02-08-18 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 326 Revere Avenue 94544 632,000 3 1031 1951 02-13-18Report Sales Home 3797 Almond Court 94546 775,000 3 1198 1957 02-09-18 24419 Anna Street 94545 770,000 3 1781 1979 02-07-18 19213 Almond Road 94546 740,000 3 1422 1949 02-09-18 26716 Calaroga Avenue 94545 685,000 3 1354 1957 02-06-18 4221 Beverly Place 94546 840,000 3 1650 1986 02-09-18 26708 Peterman Avenue 94545 660,000 3 1238 1957 02-06-18 19052 Center Street 94546 919,000 4 2348 1955 02-07-18 1281 Radcliff Lane 94545 600,000 3 1294 1957 02-13-18 4431 James Avenue 94546 920,000 6 2730 1977 02-09-18 2724 Sleepy Hollow Ave. 94545 695,000 3 1128 1956 02-13-18 18124 Judy Street 94546 800,000 3 1396 1953 02-05-18 21672 Knoll Way 94546 615,000 2 1726 1962 02-07-18 19559 Parsons Avenue 94546 765,000 3 1220 1946 02-09-18 MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 8 5214 Reedley Way 94546 930,000 3 1618 1965 02-09-18 Highest $: 2,552,000 Median $: 1,068,000 21452 Rizzo Avenue 94546 685,000 3 1104 1941 02-08-18 Lowest $: 465,000 Average $: 1,174,375 17054 Rolando Avenue 94546 740,000 3 1875 1942 02-06-18 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 22792 Princeton Place 94552 1,125,000 3 2082 1999 02-13-18 524 Alvarez Common 95035 465,000 2 1300 2007 02-15-18 FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 22 1618 Calera Creek Heights Dr. 950352,552,000 3 4951 1987 02-15-18 Highest $: 2,350,000 Median $: 970,000 476 Dempsey Rd. #277 95035 495,000 2 842 2007 02-16-18 Lowest $: 350,000 Average $: 1,079,318 360 Expedition Lane 950351,050,000 2 1512 2016 02-16-18 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 38 Moon Dance 950351,100,000 3 1528 2000 02-20-18 3390 Baywood Ter. #111 94536 350,000 2 1125 1987 02-09-18 1587 Mt. Shasta Ave. 950351,450,000 4 1737 1966 02-20-18 37508 Chauntry Com. 94536 1,110,000 3 1523 1993 02-09-18 1448 Pashote Court 950351,068,000 3 1198 1964 02-14-18 35749 Ellmann Place 94536 945,000 3 1579 1971 02-08-18 1343 Traughber Street 950351,215,000 4 1849 1978 02-15-18 280 Lindero Terrace 94536 860,000 3 1240 1973 02-13-18 NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 2 38793 Logan Drive 94536 875,000 3 1500 1960 02-09-18 Highest $: 951,000 Median $: 935,000 4718 Nicolet Avenue 94536 1,000,000 3 1214 1955 02-06-18 Lowest $: 935,000 Average $: 943,000 5079 Brett Court 94538 830,000 4 1324 1962 02-07-18 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 4190 Carol Avenue 94538 1,290,000 3 1387 1956 02-13-18 7315 Carter Avenue 94560 935,000 3 2009 1999 02-09-18 3525 Cosmic Way 94538 950,000 4 2088 1970 02-06-18 7731 Inverness Drive 94560 951,000 4 1444 1968 02-13-18 39033 Donner Way 94538 560,000 4 1521 1962 02-05-18 SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: 10 3978 Fossano Com. 94538 975,000 - - - 02-08-18 Highest $: 750,000 Median $: 540,000 39029 Guardino Dr. #121 94538 465,000 1 693 1987 02-06-18 Lowest $: 402,000 Average $: 562,000 40784 Robin Street 94538 800,000 6 2151 1963 02-13-18 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 39382 Sutter Drive 94538 1,045,000 3 1322 1959 02-13-18 255 Best Avenue 94577 750,000 2 1154 1924 02-09-18 774 Alsion Court 94539 1,460,000 3 1547 1957 02-05-18 359 Bristol Boulevard 94577 563,000 3 1451 1944 02-07-18 3321 Clearview Ter. 94539 2,350,000 4 3811 1998 02-13-18 357 Castro Street 94577 600,000 2 990 1880 02-06-18 41777 Marigold Drive 94539 1,705,000 4 1590 1960 02-06-18 485 Maud Avenue 94577 440,000 2 792 1920 02-06-18 534 Palo Verde Com. 94539 1,210,000 3 1458 2008 02-13-18 1599 164th Avenue 94578 540,000 2 778 1952 02-13-18 33905 Abercrombie Pl. 94555 1,650,000 6 2877 1976 02-08-18 337 Caliente Circle 94578 402,000 2 1060 1980 02-09-18 3795 Goldfinch Ter. 94555 1,250,000 4 1853 1989 02-08-18 1457 Plaza Drive 94578 530,000 2 1090 1946 02-13-18 33135 Lake Champlain St. 94555 815,000 3 1060 1969 02-13-18 997 Portola Drive 94578 670,000 3 1135 1955 02-06-18 5333 Shattuck Avenue 94555 1,250,000 3 1812 1989 02-09-18 15939 Selborne Drive 94578 600,000 3 1689 1951 02-09-18 HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 22 766 Woodgate Drive 94579 525,000 - 1356 1973 02-06-18 Highest $: 945,000 Median $: 640,000 SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 3 Lowest $: 225,000 Average $: 636,409 Highest $: 740,000 Median $: 583,000 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED Lowest $: 580,000 Average $: 634,333 958 Castlewood Way 94541 516,000 2 1270 1973 02-09-18 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 23010 Kingsford Way 94541 545,000 2 1179 2005 02-09-18 16016 Via Descanso 94580 583,000 3 1000 1944 02-13-18 2677 Live Oak Terrace 94541 945,000 3 2580 2000 02-07-18 1408 Via Lucas 94580 740,000 4 1758 1951 02-05-18 23977 Mayville Drive 94541 780,000 3 1953 1957 02-08-18 17482 Via Melina 94580 580,000 3 1031 1952 02-06-18 22633 Mossy Rock Drive 94541 685,000 3 1280 1978 02-09-18 UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES: 4 1775 Panda Way #112 94541 420,000 2 900 1980 02-06-18 Highest $: 1,300,000 Median $: 815,000 3076 Randall Way 94541 660,000 3 1374 1962 02-06-18 Lowest $: 600,000 Average $: 913,750 617 Santina Drive 94541 728,000 3 1723 2016 02-13-18 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 753 Sunset Boulevard 94541 498,000 2 888 1994 02-09-18 33422 7th Street 94587 600,000 5 1572 1947 02-08-18 731 Alquire Parkway 94544 901,000 3 1840 1989 02-08-18 4158 Glenwood Ter. #2 94587 815,000 3 1683 2001 02-13-18 763 Beryl Place 94544 536,000 3 1080 1953 02-07-18 35052 Hollyhock Street 945871,300,000 4 1550 1971 02-13-18 27825 Biscayne Avenue 94544 580,000 3 1325 1954 02-09-18 34362 Perry Road 94587 940,000 4 2179 1975 02-06-18

Love Award Fremont Fremont. The project is estimated attend a free business workshop SUBMITTED BY ALLYSSON MCDONALD about anonymity and how it can to be complete in 2019. to learn how your company can unearth deep biases.” In it he News Briefs If you are interested in scale successfully. Join us on Mission Peak Unitarian Univer- expresses the distrust he felt when receiving application information Tuesday, March 13 from salist Congregation in Fremont discovering hidden racism. when the units become available, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the honored Arnav Gupta, writer for Side with Love is an interfaith SUBMITTED BY please sign up for the City’s Fremont Main Library, located at Youth Radio, with a Courageous public advocacy campaign CHERYL GOLDEN Affordable Housing Interest List 2400 Stevenson Blvd. Love Award during the regular promoting respect for the inherent at www.Fremont.gov/Affordable- Businesses, and the people Sunday service on March 4. This worth and dignity of every person. Traffic Safety HousingInterest. To view the who manage them, have the award is given annually in conjunc- The campaign confronts issues of Presentation income requirements for power to make an extraordinary exclusion, oppression, and violence tion with the national Side with The Fremont Police affordable housing in Fremont, impact on the world. When based on identity. With the goal of Love campaign, which promotes Department is hosting its first visit the City’s Area Median businesses innovate and improve, creating beloved community, it equality for marginalized commu- Crime Free Lifestyles Income Housing webpage at there is a positive effect on pursues social change through nities. The Fremont based congre- presentation. During this www.Fremont.gov/AreaMedian- employees, customers, the advocacy, public witness, and gation uses the award to single out presentation, community Income. community, and the economy. speaking out in solidarity with an individual or organization that members will have the those whose lives are publicly Fremont’s Online Tools This workshop will introduce has exhibited courageous love and opportunity to meet Traffic demeaned. The core issues of focus for Local Business you to the Scaling Up framework touched hearts in the past year. Motor Officers and discuss include, but are not limited to: Prospects and a set of leadership practices Mission Peak UU’s 2018 traffic safety in your community. LGBTQ equity, immigrant justice, The City of Fremont wants to that will help you develop the recipient is a Fremont resident and There are two sessions planned racial justice, and intersectional make it easy for businesses to get purpose, values, and culture that a senior at College Prep High on Monday, March 26 at the movement building. More their start in Fremont. That’s why speed growth and success. School in Oakland. Over the past Fremont Main Library, located information is on the website the City offers two online tools, The workshop will also cover: three years, Gupta has worked at 2400 Stevenson Blvd. One https://sidewithlove.org/ OpenCounter and ZoningCheck, with the Berkeley-based non-profit session will be from 6:30 p.m. to • Attracting and keeping the right Mission Peak minister, designed to help individuals with media production company, Youth 7:15 p.m. and the second session people Rev. J.D. Benson, said, “I am everything from City of Fremont Radio, as a contributing writer. will be from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 honored to be the Minister of a permit fees to ideal business site • Creating a truly differentiated While there he has researched and p.m. This presentation is free Congregation that wishes to locations. strategy sent radio-based stories to various and appropriate for all ages. media outlets. Recently he wrote a recognize this young man’s courage With OpenCounter, users • Driving flawless execution To register, visit piece that was accepted by KQED to shine a light into our shadowy answer a few questions about the • Having plenty of cash to www.eventbrite.com/e/traffic- Perspectives, about anonymous spaces.” Congregants at the business that they are interested in weather the storms safety-tickets-43420763673. For hate that takes place in high morning service donated $700 to opening, and then the website will questions contact Public Affairs Bill Gallagher, business schools. That piece was heard by a the morning offering, to be split provide them with the necessary Specialist Monica Leon at growth advisor and international member of the congregation who between Youth Radio and Gupta, City requirements and permit fees [email protected] or speaker, will introduce the nominated Gupta for the award. to recognize the important role based on their responses. About the piece Gupta says, “I felt they have in our community. 510-790-6689. Scaling Up framework and a set ZoningCheck provides users the of leadership practices that will I needed to voice my thoughts Affordable Housing ability to find out where in the help business owners develop the Project Breaks Ground city their new business could be purpose, values, and culture that in Fremont located. speed growth and success. Earlier this month, the City of If you’re thinking about This business workshop is Fremont celebrated the ground- opening a business in Fremont, presented by the Alameda County breaking for Stevenson Terrace, be sure to check out these helpful Small Business Development a new affordable housing project tools. To get started, visit Center and sponsored by the built in partnership with MidPen www.Fremont.gov/OpenCounter. Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Housing. Stevenson Terrace, ‘Scaling Up Your Fremont Main Library, and the located on a 2.3-acre site at Business’ Workshop City of Fremont. To register for Stevenson Boulevard and this free seminar, visit the Alameda Stevenson Place, will include Are you ready to scale your County SBDC website at Rev. J.D. Benson 80 affordable housing units for business to its full potential? www.acsbdc.org/center-calendar. (L) with limited income families in Entrepreneurs are invited to Arnav Gupta (R) Page 16 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 13, 2018

THEATRE REVIEW

BY JULIE GRABOWSKI keeping their hearts together. PHOTOS BY With music and lyrics by DEBBIE OTTERSTETTER Miranda and a book by Quiara Alegria Hudes, the Before the incredible musical opened on Broadway boom of “Hamilton,” in 2008 and was nominated Lin-Manuel Miranda envisioned for 13 Tony Awards and won “In the Heights,” a story of four, including Best Musical and with a comfortable ease. His Kriselle Kelsey is the picture Maraj has created an engaging family and community set in Best Original Score. “In the dance moves are also pretty of attitude and assurance as and dynamic production from the Washington Heights Heights” also won a Grammy entertaining when he lets loose Vanessa and is another vocal every angle. While the neighborhood of New York. Award for Best Musical Show in “The Club.” stunner. Patricia Pitpitan brings oundboard crash in Act 1 made Album and was nominated for Bodega owner Usnavi is part The vocal wows start once the sass as gossipy salon owner hearing some of the actors the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for of a tight-knit community where Alycia Adame (Nina) opens her Daniela and injects color and zest difficult, it didn’t diminish the Drama. “everybody’s got a job, mouth and continue the rest of to all her scenes, notably in vibrancy and heart of the show everybody’s got a dream.” The It’s an exciting show to bring the evening. Adame’s talent and “Carnaval del Barrio” and with and the cast never missed a step. Rosarios are immensely proud of to the Tri-Cities, and Stage 1 confidence make a strong, en- Jacquelyn Bolivar (Carla), Kelsey, The lively music soars thanks their daughter Nina who is a Theatre carries it off with great dearing Nina, with “Alabanza” and Adame as the girls dish in the to musical director Matthew student at Stanford. They have spirit and aplomb. Director Scott and the moving “Everything I fun and vibrant “No Me Diga.” Bourne and vocal director run a car service for 20 years to Maraj has assembled a wonderful Know” among the show’s best. Mary Gimeno is a warm and Janet Holmes. Set design by support her. But under the collection of actors with Her romantic pairing with sweet Abuela Claudia and makes Mike Sickels, with an incredible pressures of work and school, outstanding voices that Trent Torain is a natural fit and an impression with background bridge by Fred Alim, Nina has dropped out and is powerfully carry the heart and the two are delightful right out of “Paciencia y Fe,” proving her costumes by Tamara Cooper, unsure of her way. Daniela is humanity of the show. the gate. Torain charms as nice vocals can clearly keep pace with lighting by Christopher Booras moving her salon to the Bronx Rajiv Vijayakumar is a likable guy Benny and delivers plenty of her younger counterparts. (who delivers nice fireworks because of ever-increasing rent, Usnavi who handles the rhythm heart and soul, launching with Fiercely fun and charismatic, effects in “Blackout”), and while Vanessa is desperate to get and flow of the hip-hop lyrics a strong opener in George Folau (Graffiti Pete) is an choreography by Gary Ferguson a down payment on a new “Benny’s Dispatch.” excellent treat; Mike Tran weave together to create a apartment. Benny hopes to one (Sonny) has plenty of humorous colorful, harmonious world that day open his own car service appeal and is dexterous with the is absolutely one to visit. through his experience with the rhymes; Mark Flores (Kevin) and Rosarios, and Usnavi, though Tamarin Ythier (Camila) are a In the Heights bound by history and love for solid and natural parental unit, Saturday, Mar 10 – them all, dreams of moving to and Ythier is wonderful getting Sunday, Mar 25 the Dominica Republic to get her say in “Enough.” 8:00 p.m., Sundays at back to his roots. “Piragua” is a highlight of the 2:30 p.m. The sale of a $96,000 lottery night due to the glorious vocals ticket shifts dreams into high of Rocky James Concepcion Newark Memorial High School gear as everyone considers what (Piragua Guy). He gets a bit 39375 Cedar Blvd, Newark possibilities it could bring. more shine time in “Carnaval (510) 791-0287 With the neighborhood facing del Barrio” and a reprise of www.stage1theatre.org unavoidable change and each “Piragua” in Act 2, but after Tickets: $15 – $28 of their lives at a turning point, hearing that voice one can’t help its residents must find the best but wish for more. way of moving forward and

Web expert to address writers club

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Whether you are a novice or veteran internet SUBMITTED BY COURTNEY ROSE The San Leandro Improvement Association has user, you’ll likely PHOTOS COURTESY OF SAN LEANDRO commissioned the first three mosaic planters as a pilot project find good nuggets of to inspire the San Leandro Arts Commission, local business IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION information about owners, and community members to sponsor the remaining building, enhancing nine concrete planters in Downtown San Leandro. The San Leandro Improvement Association (SLIA), a or monetizing a The Downtown San Leandro mosaic planter project is being non-profit community benefit corporation that works to website when online led by Artful Steps’ media specialist, Meadow Presley. Presley enhance Downtown San Leandro, has commissioned expert Linda Lee has worked with her team to create the theme for these mosaics, Stepping Stones Growth Center/Davis Street’s Artful Steps to speaks to the which will be primarily based on the history of San Leandro. design and create mosaics to beautify concrete planters in Fremont Area The mosaics will be created from a combination of handmade Downtown that tell the history of San Leandro. Artful Steps Writers group. ceramic tiles, broken ceramic tiles, glass tiles, mirror and found is one of the many programs Stepping Stones Growth Center, Lee will be guest objects. The first three designs that SLIA are sponsoring will a non-profit agency that provides a variety of programs and speaker at the include a design based on the Ohlone tribe of San Leandro, services to over 400 adults and children with developmental group’s March 24 the agricultural history of San Leandro, and the historic disabilities, has in place to teach individuals of every level of meeting. Admission is free and open to Casa Peralta and its gardens. Ideas for the remaining planters ability methods for self-expression through the visual arts. the public. will include the San Leandro Bay shore, San Leandro’s industrial Through community art projects, Artful Steps’ goal is to As an experienced writer, speaker, educator, industry, the Cherry Festival, the cultural diversity of enhance not only the artistic abilities of the participants and website designer, Lee takes pride in her San Leandro, the Gold Rush, and the railway system. but their self-esteem and independence. ability to demystify the online experience for To sponsor a mosaic planter in Downtown San Leandro, “One of the many goals of the San Leandro Improvement internet users who are curious about the inner email [email protected]. More information Association is to beautify our Downtown and we’re constantly workings of the web. After starting her own about the installment of the mosaic planter project or the looking for new ways to partner with local groups to online business in 1998, Lee has proven herself San Leandro Improvement Association, can be found at accomplish this. Teaming up with Artful Steps is the perfect to be an excellent teacher with a good ability to www.downtownsanleandro.com. To connect with Downtown way for us to support another local non-profit organization and disarm a client’s computer anxieties, while San Leandro and follow things happening in the area, check support local, inspiring artists,” said SLIA President Gordon teaching technophobes of all ages and out Facebook/DWTNSanLeandro, Instagram Galvan. “We are looking forward to starting this new initiative troubleshooting tough problems. Over the years, @dwtnsanleandro, or Twitter @dwtnsanleandro. to create these mosaic planters along East 14th Street to add Lee has supervised the construction of more some color and beauty to our sidewalks for all to enjoy.” than 300 websites for clients using the WordPress platform. Among her clients are best-selling authors, nonprofit agencies, writer organizations and local and national companies. Fremont Area Writers is a branch of the California Writers Club. For details, call (510) 489-4779 or visit their website at cwc-fremontareawriters.org.

Fremont Area Writers Saturday, Mar 24 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. 42 Silicon Valley, 6600 Dumbarton Circe, Fremont Admission: Free (510) 489-4779 cwc-fremontareawriters.org March 13, 2018 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 17

BY ROBBIE FINLEY PHOTOS COURTESY OF ZARA MCDONALD

With all the asphalt, concrete, and glass that blankets the Silicon Valley, it is easy to not notice the natural land that still stretches McDonald said, adding, “Our BAPP has established throughout the Bay Area. In that greatest success has been to relationships and collaborated landscape dwell a multitude of apply what we are learning with a who’s who of conservation beautiful animals, threatened by with our research in Bay Area groups in the bay, such as cities, the bay’s ever-expanding communities and school regional parks, other nonprofits. footprint. Mountain lions and education programs, which have “In all conservation efforts, other members of the puma helped local residents understand transparency and collaboration genus in the bay have a guardian the importance of a balanced ultimately impact ecosystem angel in the nonprofit Bay Area ecosystem, and the wild felids’ management and biodiversity. Puma Project (BAPP). role in a robust natural system.” We attempt to collaborate broadly Formed in 2007, BAPP seeks BAPP even has a game! to achieve positive conservation to educate the local population, On the Apple and Android app impact. Conservation cannot promote a better co-existence, stores, search for Puma Wild, the take place in isolation, so the and conduct ongoing research exciting educational game that importance of community of the local pumas. “BAPP was lets players experience life first- participation in stewardship of formed to protect healthy hand as a puma trying to survive the San Francisco Bay Area’s populations of mountain lions in in a virtual world threatened by wildland-urban edge cannot be the Bay Area with an innovative humans and social development. overstated,” McDonald said. model employing research, Though BAPP’s volunteers “We have brought the puma has a fighting chance. Volunteers are passionate and motivated, to the forefront of the discussion are the life force of the a project such as this cannot with communities and have organization, with expertise in continue its vital mission without provided a different picture such a variety of fields that all help financial donations. There are that people can understand a data BAPP’s mission. “We welcome many ways to support the Bay driven, science-based reality of volunteers of relatable skill sets Area Puma Project and local puma presence and behavior in to assist our core group of five pumas, and to participate in their the SF Bay Area,” McDonald team members,” McDonald said. conservation, McDonald said. said. She continued, “We are BAPP’s website demonstrates Donations help BAPP continue changing the narrative on pumas the skills that volunteers bring their work in research, through BAPP. Acceptance and to the project, as operations conservation, and with the awareness is growing.” such as the trail cameras are public. They have received For more information on volunteer-driven. “We have funding from a variety of sources, BAPP, please visit www.bapp.org, built a data bank of over one including private and public and for more about the Felidae million images and video of pumas foundations, universities, Conservation Fund, visit and other wildlife from remote corporations, National www.felidaefund.org. suitable habitat for a puma sensing cameras placed strategically Geographic Society, Disney education and outreach to population. Yet, with so much throughout the Bay Area. Using Conservation Fund, Big Cat engage local communities and land available, population this data, we have contributed to Rescue, and local zoos. regional stakeholders,” said estimates are grim, with only the growing body of research on Zara McDonald, the executive 4,000-6,000 pumas estimated in pumas that supports the benefits director of Mill Valley-based the entire state, according to the of co-existence with pumas,” Felidae Conservation Fund, a California Department of Fish McDonald explained. parent organization to BAPP. and Wildlife. These awe-inspiring With the scientific research BAPP is a collaboration between animals need every bit of help and its resulting data gathered by the fund and its scientific we can give them to survive and BAPP’s team, they are able to advisors. thrive in the future. One look share their data with the scientific at BAPP’s puma sighting map We’ve all seen the reports on community and enhance a demonstrates that there is no the news of mountain lions growing understanding of pumas corner of the bay that isn’t caught on security cameras, and their natural habitats. home to pumas. With such a prowling in the night through BAPP’s educational outreach is a pronounced presence, pumas suburbs, or read about hikers that significant part of its mission, need every bit of protection had a too-close encounter in one with big results. “We have taught possible to avoid extinction; of the bay’s many parks and trails. our biodiversity class to more they are constantly at risk from But little is ever said in these than 30,000 students, and we habitat loss and poaching. reports about how vital pumas have presented on pumas to are to our ecosystem. Pumas That’s where BAPP steps in. more than 30,000 community span the Americas and are known With more than 300 volunteers, members during more than by many names. According to and more than 100 of them 300 community presentations mountainlion.org, a whopping actively involved in BAPP’s and scientific conferences and 46 percent of California is a activities, our puma population environmental meetings,”

empower them to live their lives with dignity, respect, and choice. Cathy, for instance, has been a beloved Serra Center client for over 40 years. One can’t help but admire her. At the age of 60 (plus!), she is one busy lady, inspiring us all with her beaming smile. She simply glows! Her busy schedule includes: working at Kidango five days a week, where she has longtime friends and supervisors who value her can-do attitude and strong work ethic; exercising at 24-Hour Fitness three days a week with Troy, her trainer; pedaling around SUBMITTED BY successful and productive life is Fremont to various destinations LESLIE MCGARRY possible. Serra Center has served on the bicycle that her brother persons with developmental bought for her; maintaining her Fiercely independent, she does Our goal at the Serra Center disabilities since 1975, starting in own house with the help of her not want to be told what to do or Serra Center is to create awareness about Fremont and now serving clients close siblings. A warm home that when to do it! She lives on her 2610 Central Ave., Suite 120, developmental disabilities, teach throughout Alameda County. is filled with family photos; own terms and we respect her for Union City the importance of inclusion Our programs provide cooking nutritious, healthful it. After all it’s our mandate to (510) 477-1000 within every aspect of life, and to consistency and stability to meet meals with her Serra Center empower our clients to live the www.serracenter.org share the stories of individuals our clients’ needs and wants and instructor’s meal-planning and life that they choose and to reach with a disability to show that a prep help. for and attain their own dreams. Page 18 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 13, 2018 Fremont Receives Two American Public Works Association (APWA) Awards

At this year’s Project Awards installation of water-efficient Luncheon for the Northern plumbing and irrigation systems California Chapter of the at City facilities; deployment of American Public Works publicly accessible car sharing Association (APWA), the City of services and EV charging stations; Fremont was presented with two construction of solar carports at awards: the 2018 Exceptional City facilities; and demonstration Performance Award in of a solar plus energy storage Sustainability Practices for microgrid project on City fire Climate Action Plan stations. Implementation and the 2018 The Transportation Award Public Works Project Award recognizes the Niles Boulevard in Transportation for the Bridge Replacement Project and Niles Boulevard Bridge the City’s efforts in successfully Replacement Project (in the navigating the challenges of project cost category of replacing a seismically deficient $5 million to less than bridge over operating Bay Area replacement project was funded transportation projects. The City contact the City’s Engineering $25 million). Rapid Transit (BART) and with state and federal grants also plans to continue efforts in Division at 510-494-4700 or The Sustainability Practices Union Pacific Railroad tracks, and cost approximately promoting clean energy and [email protected]. Award recognizes the while safely maintaining train $10 million. creating a healthy and sustainable For more information on the City’s efforts in implementing operations and managing The City is honored to receive future for the Fremont City’s sustainability initiatives, Fremont’s Climate Action Plan. continuous local traffic. The these two prestigious awards and community. please contact Sustainability Significant accomplishments Niles Boulevard Bridge connects looks forward to integrating the For more information on Manager Rachel DiFranco include the widespread Fremont to Union City and lessons learned from the Niles the Niles Boulevard Bridge at 510-494-4451 or conversion of public street, park, opened to the public on Bridge Project into future Replacement Project, please [email protected]. and facility lighting to LEDs; August 24, 2017. The

Youth Scholarship Program Coming Soon:

assistance, would not have the opportunity to Fremont’s 2018 State of participate in the Department’s youth activities. the City Address The scholarship program makes enriching activities such as swim lessons, participation in the Tiny Tots If you want to learn more about the issues and preschool program, camps, reading development, opportunities facing the City of Fremont, stay art classes, etc., more accessible to low-income families by partially covering up to $75 of the cost tuned! Fremont Mayor Lily Mei will be presenting of current registration fees for youth who qualify. the annual State of the City Address at a luncheon Each year, requests for assistance increase as does the hosted by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce need for funding. More than 400 scholarships were on Wednesday, March 28, noon to 2 p.m. at the given out last summer and a 10 percent increase in need is anticipated for this summer. A contribution Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley. would have a direct, positive, and life-enhancing To buy tickets, please call the Fremont Chamber impact for families and youth in Fremont. of Commerce at 510-795-2244 or visit Children who qualify for the “School Lunch” www.Fremontbusiness.com. program are eligible to apply. One hundred percent The City of Fremont’s Parks and Recreation of donations are directed toward subsidizing these And in case you can’t make it, the State of the Scholarship Fund is seeking donations for their classes and activities for low-income youth that City Address will be rebroadcasted on Fremont scholarship program administered by the need the support. Cable TV Channel 27, as well as posted to the Community Services Department. The program For more information please contact Lance City website by the end of the following week. is designed for children who, without financial Scheetz at 510-494-4331 or [email protected].

City of Fremont Partner Offering Paid Summer Jobs for Youth Apply to become an Energy Specialist and help Fremont residents go green The 24th Annual Juried Photography Exhibit will be held from March 24 to April 21, 2018. The exhibit opening is planned for Saturday, March 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Photographs selected by the panel of judges will be on display on the second floor of the Fremont Main Library, located at 2400 Stevenson Blvd., following the opening reception. Monetary awards will be given to winners. The event is a joint venture with Fremont Cultural Arts Council (FCAC) and the City of Fremont. More information is available at www.fremontculturalartscouncil.org/events/annual-juried- photo-show.

Rising Sun Energy Center, a local sustainability non-profit and City of Fremont partner, is hiring young people ages 15 to 22 to perform energy efficiency work in the Fremont community as energy specialists. Rising Sun will provide the training, so no experience is necessary. Youth will learn how to perform Green House Calls for Fremont residents, which include no-cost energy and water efficiency assessments and the installation of efficiency devices such as LED bulbs and low-flow showerheads. Alyza was an energy specialist in Fremont in 2017 and says, “Through Rising Sun, I gained the abilities to multi-task, be hands on, and be a well-rounded person. This program is great for preparing youth for work and provides professional experiences that will be influential in their success in whatever field they want to be in.” If you or someone you know is interested in applying for the energy specialist position, please visit www.risingsunenergy.org/jobs. Page 20 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 13, 2018

Sun Gallery Director Dorsi Diaz and artist Betty Loeffler with two of her daughters.

SUBMITTED BY DORSI DIAZ “In the past few years, printmaking has held my Now in the Ken Cook Room interest. Especially monotypes. through the end of March, the For this medium, I can use oils Sun Gallery is proud to and chine-collé elements of announce an exhibit by handmade paper, gold or silver Betty Loeffler – “A leaf. This process is painting on a Retrospective.” Believed to plate and transferring the image be the gallery’s most seasoned on to archival paper by running solo exhibiting artist at 95 years the plate through a press,” young, Loeffler’s unique and explains Loeffler. “Monotypes incredible art spans six decades. allow me a lot of freedom to create a one-of-a-kind piece.” “Although my training was in medical stenography, I’ve always Loeffler’s solo exhibition is on been interested in art in its many display now at the Sun Gallery

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forms,” says Loeffler. “Beginning through March 31. Entrance in pastels in 1958, I soon to the gallery is free. For more branched into oil and acrylic information, call (510) 581-4050 painting. I worked in mixed or visit www.SunGallery.org. media with Lundy Siegrist in Walnut Creek. A Retrospective “At the University of Through Saturday, Mar 31 California, Hayward under Friday – Sunday, Mich Koehn, I explored 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. handmade paper and Sun Gallery printmaking. Gallery and 1015 E St, Hayward museum design became my (510) 581-4050 interest for several years plus www.SunGallery.org wood and stone sculpture. Free March 13, 2018 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 21

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CONTINUING EVENTS

Monday, Jan 8 - Thursday, May 24 Pre-College Bridge Pro- gram - R 9 a.m. - 12 noon Math and English assistance for adults Intended for transfer to Ohlone College Free tuition, ma- terials, support services Must attend entire session Application deadline Fri- day, Dec. 15 Fremont Adult School 4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont (510) 794-2538 www.fremont.k12.ca.us/page/30129

Friday, Jan 19 - Sunday, Mar 17 Children’s Book Illustrator Show 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Artwork from children’s books Artist reception Saturday, Jan 27 at 1 p.m. Sun Gallery 1015 E St., Hayward (510) 581-4050 www.sungallery.org

Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan 23 thru Mar 15 Citizenship Class $R 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Discuss American Government Prepare for interview test Fremont Adult School 4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont (510 793-6465 www.face.edu

Wednesday, Jan 24 - Friday, Apr 13 Free Quality Tax Assistance Wed & Thurs: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tax help for low income households Fremont Family Resource Center 39155 Liberty St. (at Capitol), Fremont (510) 574-2020 www.fremntvita.org

Saturdays, Feb 3 thru Apr 14 Free Tax Preparation 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Laverne and Assistance for households earning Shirley are two $54,000 or less bonded, 7-years Photo ID and tax documents re- young gals. quired Fremont Main Library Laverne has 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont striking green (510) 745-1421 eyes that pull www.aclibrary.org you in when Tuesdays, Feb 13 - Apr 17 she gazes at you. Free Quality Tax Assistance- R She's a friendly, By Appointment yet reserved girl, who'll not come seeking Tax help for low income households attention, but who does enjoy head-to-tail pets English, Spanish, Chinese assistance when offered them. Shirley is a shy but friendly girl. Ohlone College Newark Campus It takes 39399 Cherry St., Newark (510) 574-2026 a little while for her www.fremontvita.org to warm up, but once she does, she Friday, Feb 16 - Sunday, loves getting attention May 27 and behind-the-ears Hayward Arts Council Members Show strokes. Both are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. spayed and hope to Artist reception Saturday, Feb. 24 at find a patient, loving 3 p.m. family who'll adopt Hayward Area Historical Society Museum them together. Info: 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward Hayward Animal Shelter. (510) 293-7200. (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org

ENRICH YOUR LIFE - BECOME A VOLUNTEER! Friday, Feb 23 - Saturday, Mar 17 Hayward Animal Shelter Equilibrium 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/haywardanimalshelter Artwork explores balance in the 510-293-7200 natural world 16 Barnes Court (Near Soto & Jackson) Olive Hyde Art Gallery Hayward 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357 Tuesday - Saturday1pm - 5pm www.olivehydeartguild.org Page 22 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 13, 2018

Farmers’ Markets

FREMONT: SAN LEANDRO:

Centerville Bayfair Mall Saturdays Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Year-round Year-round Bonde Way at Fremont Blvd., Fre- Fairmont and East 14th St., mont San Leandro (510) 909-2067 (925) 465-4690 www.fremontfarmersmarket.com www.cafarmersmkts.com

Kaiser Permanente Fremont Kaiser Permanente Farmers’ Market San Leandro Thursdays Wednesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Year-round June 11, 2017 to 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy., December 31, 2017 Fremont 2500 Merced St, San Leandro 800-949-FARM www.cafarmersmarkets.com www.pcfma.com MILPITAS: Irvington Farmers’ Market Sundays Milpitas Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Great Mall Parking Lot Year-round Sundays Bay Street and Trimboli Way, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fremont Year-round 800-949-FARM GREAT MALL www.pcfma.com 882 Great Mall Drive., Milpitas 800-949-FARM Niles Farmer's Market www.pcfma.com Saturdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. NEWARK: Year-round Niles Town Plaza Newark Farmers’ Market 37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont Sundays www.westcoastfarmersmarket.org 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Year-round HAYWARD: NewPark Mall 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark Hayward Farmers’ Market 1-800-897-FARM Saturdays www.agriculturalinstitute.org 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Year-round UNION CITY: Hayward City Plaza 777 B. St., Hayward Kaiser Permanente Union 1-800-897-FARM City Farmers’ Market www.agriculturalinstitute.org Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. South Hayward Glad Tidings Year-round Saturdays Kaiser Permanente Medical 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Offices Year-round 3553 Whipple Rd., Union City W. Tennyson Rd. between Tyrell Ave. 800-949-FARM Sundays, Feb 25 thru Apr 29 www.pcfma.com and Tampa Ave., Hayward Sunday Chat To Practice Your (510) 783-9377 English www.cafarmersmarkets.com Union City Farmers’ Market 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays Improve your English by discussing 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. everyday topics Year-round Newark Branch Library Old Alvarado Park 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark Smith and Watkins Streets, Union (510) 284-0684 City [email protected] 800-949-FARM www.pcfma.com Saturdays, Mar 3 - Mar 24 Brewing on the Farm $R 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Boil wort, pitch yeast and explore fermentation Three day workshop Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 www.ebparks.org

Monday, Feb 22 - Friday, Fridays - Sundays, Mar 9 - Apr 9 Mar 16 For the Love of Trees Junie B. Jones, The Musical 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. THIS WEEK Exhibit explores relationships with Center Stage Performing Arts trees and landscape 457 E Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas Wednesday, Mar 14 PhotoCentral (408) 707-7158 1099 E St., Hayward Breakfast Workshop (510) 881-6721 Saturday, Mar 10 - Sunday, 8:30 a.m. www.photocentral.org Mar 25 Free workshop on contracting opportu- nities In the Heights $ Friday, Mar 3 - Saturday, Alameda County Public Works Thurs - Sat: 8:00 p.m. Sun: 2:30 Mar 24 951 Turner Ct., Hayward p.m. One In A Million $ (510) 670-5480 Musical set in New York’s Washington http://www.acgov.org 8 p.m. Heights Neighborhood Comedic play about winning the Newark Memorial High School The- lottery Wednesday, Mar 14 atre Sunol School Theatre 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark Honoring Women’s Veterans 11601 Main St., Sunol (510) 791-0287 10 a.m. - Noon (925) 862-0664 www.stage1theatre.org Panel discussion featuring keynote [email protected] speaker Mary King www.facebook.com/SunolReperto- Saturday, Mar 10 – Sunday, Las Positas College ryTheatresunol.net/srt Oct 28 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore Loyal Americans: Japanese (925) 424-1000 Fridays, Mar 9 - Mar 23 American Imprisonment (925) 485-5216 Stations of the Cross During WWII Thursday, Mar 15 1 p.m. - 2:.30 p.m. History exhibition Discuss challenges and diminishment East Bay Stompers Band HAHS Gallery in later years. Program for older seniors 22392 Foothill Blvd., Hayward 7 - 9 p.m. Dominican Sisters of Mission San (510) 581-0223 Dixie, swing and standards Jose Bronco Billy’s Pizza 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont 37651 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 933-6335 (510) 914-7304 www.musicatmsj.org March 13, 2018 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 23

Thursday, Mar 15 Hayward Nonprofit Alliance Meeting 10 a.m. Guest speakers from Spectrum Services Hayward Area Historical Society Museum 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223

Thursday, Mar 15 Coffee with the Commission 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. free Senior Community Center 13909 E. 14th St., San Leandro (510) 577-6079

Thursday, Mar 15 Travel Program: South Africa 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Slide show presentation Hayward Chamber of Commerce 22561 Main St., Hayward (510) 537-2424 (510) 247-2042 [email protected]

Thursday, Mar 15 Taste of Castro Valley and Busi- BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE ness Expo $ 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Local cuisine, culture and commerce Alameda County 5:15 – 6:45 Forest Park School, Hayward-Castro Valley Moose Lodge Renew books by phone Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird 20835 Rutledge Rd., Castro Valley (510) 790-8096 Circle, FREMONT (510) 723-6936 For more information (510) 537-5300 about the Bookmobile call Tuesday, Mar 20 (510) 745-1477 or visit 1:45 – 2:30 Fremont Hills Senior Friday, Mar 16 Living, 35490 Mission Blvd., www.aclibrary.org. Tri-City Voice / Oakland FREMONT Times & Stops subject to change Zoomobile 3:50 – 4:20 Mission Gateway 3:30 p.m. Apts., 33155 Mission Blvd., Tuesday, Mar 13 Amazing adaptations of animals and UNION CITY 4:45 – 5:30 Baywood habitats 4:50 – 5:30 Mariner Park, Apartments, 4275 Bay St., Hayward Weekes Branch Library Regents Blvd. & Dorando Dr., FREMONT 27300 Patrick Ave., Hayward UNION CITY 5:50 – 6:30 (510) 782-2155 5:40 – 6:20 Sea Breeze Park, https://www.hayward-ca.gov/public- Jerome Ave. & Oholones St., Dyer St. & Carmel Way, library FREMONT UNION CITY Friday, Mar 16 Wednesday, Mar 14 Wednesday, Mar 21 Jangala R 1:00 – 2:00 Del Rey School, 1:00 – 4:30 Warm Springs Via Mesa & Via Julia, 7:00 p.m. Community Center, 47300 SAN LORENZO Ballet based on “The Jungle Book” Fernald St., FREMONT San Leandro High School 2:30 – 2:55 Eden House Apart- 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont Saturday, Mar 17 6:00 – 6:30 Performing Arts Center ments, 1601 165th Ave., (510) 544-3220 Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., 2250 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro St. Pitties Day Dog Adoptions SAN LEANDRO www.ebparks.org FREMONT (510) 893-3132 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 3:30 – 4:00 Baywood Court, http://oaklandballet.org/wp/jangala/ Adoption event for pitbulls and pitbull 21966 Dolores St., Saturday, Mar 17 mixes CASTRO VALLEY Saturday, Mar 17 $ Sheep Shearing Day $ Hayward Animal Shelter 6:00 – 6:30 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 16 Barnes Ct., Hayward Milpitas Bookmobile stops RANA Holi 2018 Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., Transform wool into yarn to create a (510) 293-7200 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. FREMONT Renew books by phone craft www.haywardanimals.org Food, dance, music (800) 471-0991 Ardenwood Historic Farm Thursday, Mar 15 For more information Mission San Jose Park 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont Saturday, Mar 17 41403 Mission Blvd, Fremont 12:30 – 1:00 Stel- (408) 293-2326 x3060 (510) 544-2797 Human Trafficking Panel Dis- (408) 359-RANA www.ebparks.org lar Academy, 38325 Cedar Blvd., [email protected] cussion Wednesday, Feb 14 NEWARK http://rana.org/ 2 - 4 p.m. 1:10 – 2:40 Gra- 1:50 – 3:00 Foothill School, Saturday, Mar 17 Panel discussion on human trafficking ham School, 36270 Cherry St., 1991 Landess Ave., MILPITAS Saturday, Mar 17 Family Bird Walk - R Castro Valley Library 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. NEWARK 3:30 – 4:00 Friendly Village Smalltown Open Studio 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley Explore marsh trails for birds. Ages 5 - (510) 667-7900 Park, 120 Dixon Landing Rd., 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday, Mar 19 10 with supervision (510) 745-1400 MILPITAS Connect with artists, bring your art SF Bay Wildlife Refuge - Don 1:20 – 2:45 Pioneer School, and work Edwards Saturday, Mar 17 Blythe St. & Jean Dr., The Space UNION CITY 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont Jim Gill in concert 22222 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley (510) 792-0222 x363 3 p.m. (510) 325-3164 https://donedwardsfamilybird.eventb Musician, author www.smalltownsociety.com rite.com Milpitas Library 160 North Main St., Milpitas Saturday, Mar 17 Saturday, Mar 17 (408) 262-1171 And Now for Something Eden Area Village Meeting Completely Different $ https://www.sccl.org/milpitas 9 a.m. 7 p.m. Discuss strategies to keep senior en- Sunday, Mar 18 Side-splitting evening of songs gaged in community Wake Up the Farm $ Niles Discovery Church Hayward Area Historical Society 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont Museum (510) 356-6727 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward Prepare morning snack for farm ani- mals www.chambersingers.org (510) 581-0223 [email protected] Ardenwood Historic Farm Saturday, Mar 17 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Youthsava $ Saturday, Mar 17 www.ebparks.org 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wonders of Wetlands Indian cultural dance competition 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Mar 18 India Community Center Naturalist led one mile walk. Ages 6+ Stilt Walkers $ 525 Los Coches St, Milpitas Sunol Regional Park 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (408) 934-1130 Ext. 262 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont Improve your balance www.indiacc.org/youthsava2018 (510) 544-3220 www.ebparks.org Ardenwood Historic Farm Friday, Saturday, Mar 16 - 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Sunday, Mar 17 Saturday, Mar 17 www.ebparks.org 2018 Hayward Paranormal Movie Night $ Conference 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Mar 18 Learn about the paranormal field Happy Birthday Bronco Billy! The Son Ranch Life Round-Up! Hayward Area Historical Society of a Gun 10 a.m. - Noon Museum Niles Essanay Theater 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont Make rope, design brand, play games (510) 581-0223 (510) 494-1411 Sunol Regional Park www.haywardareahistory.org/2018- www.nilesfilmmuseum.org 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont hayward-paranormal-conference (510) 544-3220 Saturday, Mar 17 Saturday, Mar 17 Nature Journaling Ohlone Village Site Tour 1 - 4 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Insects All Around! Tour shade structure, pit house and Sunol Regional Park sweat house 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont Sunol Regional Park (510) 544-3220 Page 24 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 13, 2018

Sunday, Mar 18 Tuesday, Mar 20 Spring Forward for Frogs Spring Pool Tournament - $R 1 - 3 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Family-friendly frog activities and hike Prizes to top players. Coffee and Sunol Regional Park pastries provided 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont Kenneth C. Aitken Center (510) 544-3220 17800 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley (510) 881-6738 Sunday, Mar 18 www.haywardrec.org ABC’s of Vegetable Gardening - R Tuesday, Mar 20 9:30 a.m. Getting Certified and Doing Getting started, selecting varieties, and Business with the Government best practices 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dale Hardware Free lecture by Hayward Chamber of 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont Commerce (510) 797-3700 Hayward City Hall www.dale-hardware.com 777 B St., Hayward (510) 208-0410 Tuesday, Mar 20 Art for Adults Wednesday, Mar 21 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Young Adult Job Fair Create oil pastel paintings 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Union City Branch Library Free job fair for youth and young 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., adults Union City Hayward City Hall ZooMobile (510) 745-1464 777 B St, Hayward www.aclibrary.org (510) 293-8595 ext. 5430 With successful visits to Castro Valley, www.yeseastbay.org/ San Lorenzo, and Newark libraries in January, the Tuesday, Mar 20 ZooMobile continues to bring the zoo to you with Weekday Bird Walk additional programs through March. The Oakland 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Zoo’s popular ZooMobile will share “Amazing Explore tranquil parklands for birds. Adaptations of Animals and Habitats” with a All levels welcome wonderful array of animals including snakes, Sunol Regional Park parrots and more. Education specialists from the 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont zoo will guide the audience through a safari with (510) 544-3220 furry, and not so furry, friends. www.ebparks.org ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED. CONTACT LIBRARIES DIRECTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESERVATION REQUIREMENTS. To learn more about the Oakland Zoo, visit www.oaklandzoo.org. Friday, March 30 Friday, Mar 16 1:00 p.m. Lions celebrates the 3:30 p.m. San Leandro Library Hayward Library, Weekes Branch 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro 27300 Patrick Ave, Hayward differently abled (510) 577-3971 (510) 782-2155 Height, weight, blood pressure, https://www.sanleandro.org/depts/library SUBMITTED BY MILPITAS https://www.hayward-ca.gov/public-library LIONS CLUB resting respiratory rate, and blood sugar will be measured. No Join our Fourth Annual diagnostic procedures are San Leandro flea market seeks vendors ‘Celebrating Differences’ Event performed, but participants leave with a record of the findings, for youth and adults with SUBMITTED BY TERESA MEYER differing abilities sponsored by which they can bring to their doctors or health professionals for District 4-C6 Lions and Milpitas The City of San Leandro announced that table reservations are now available for the first Indoor follow-up. The van will be parked Executive Lions Club in Flea Market, which will be held at the San Leandro Senior Community Center on Friday, May 18 on the Milpitas Community partnership with the City of from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will have space for over 40 vendors to sell their wares. Center lot from 9:00 a.m. to Milpitas Recreation Department Table reservations may be made in person at the San Leandro Senior Community Center, 2:00 pm. on Saturday, March 17. Our 13909 East 14th Street from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The cost for a Another project, Lions In mission is to provide challenged reservation is $25 for residents ($30 for non-residents) and includes one six-foot table and two Sight, is dedicated to bringing children, adults, and their chairs. Reservation charges are not refundable. Each registrant is allowed up to two tables. basic eye care and eyeglasses to a families a special day to enrich, Table location is selected on a first come, first served basis at the time that you register. entertain, and honor these special world of people in need. A individuals for their courage, collection box for used eyeglasses determination, and positive will be on site. attitude about life. Sponsors and donors are most STEAM showcase This will be a fun-filled day of welcome to help make this event indoor and outdoor activities, a success. Thank you for your BY RHODA J. SHAPIRO Jung, who also has a seat on MUSD’s school games, and entertainment for support! board, founded MCEE back in 2009. Its formation families in an inclusive environ- On Saturday, March 3, Milpitas Community was motivated by 2008’s recession, which set the stage ment. We will be honored to Celebrating Differences Educational Endowment (MCEE) partnered with for a wave of budget cuts throughout the school present a special performance by Saturday, Mar 17 Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) to host an district. Jung, a passionate proponent of education, the Dream Achievers Band, a 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. annual STEAM showcase. Featuring over 60 Science, formed MCEE as a way of creating an endowment for group composed of musicians Milpitas Community Center Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math projects, students in Milpitas’ school district; he believes that with autism. 457 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas the showcase featured the work of 160 students from the equalizing effects of a quality education create the A free health screening will For more information call nearly every school in the Milpitas School foundation upon which children can thrive, no matter be available. The Lions’ Mobile or e-mail MariCris Benitez at District - from kindergarten through twelfth grade. what their life circumstances may be. (408) 430-7830 or Health Van is outfitted for On May 12, MCEE will host a High School [email protected] Robert Jung, founder of MCEE, was thrilled by all providing health screenings that Summer Job and Internship Fair at the San Jose City Free the enthusiasm. “We were very happy this year. Our look for risks for blindness or goal all along when we started this five years ago was College Milpitas Extension, connecting youth to vision and hearing problems. to have every school and grade level represented,” said summer job, volunteer, and internship opportunities. Jung. “This year, we were just about able to Last year, at the first Job Fair, 10 employers came out, accomplish that. We had so many projects. Some even leading to about 24 hires. This year, Jung hopes to Human trafficking came in at the last minute, and we had to turn them build on those numbers. away because we ran out of space.” This summer, MCEE will also host a Preschool panel discussion Held at Milpitas High School’s Learning and Resource Fair. To learn more about MCEE and the Resource Center, the atmosphere in the room was amazing things they’re doing for students in Milpitas, go to: http://mceefoundation.weebly.com SUBMITTED BY LYN LEONE marked by camaraderie and spontaneity. A noncompetitive event, the showcase gave students Human trafficking is an estimated $32 billion-a-year global an opportunity to freely share their creations industry. The United States is one of the top destination countries and without pressure. California is one of the nation’s top four destination states. San Francisco is one of the major hubs for human trafficking due to its geographic location, population and commerce. Learn more about local human trafficking at this thoughtful panel discussion scheduled for Saturday, March 17 at the Castro Valley Library. Our panel will include speakers from Generations United, MISSSEY, the Alameda County DA’s Office, the Hayward Police Department, and the Department of Children and Family Services. Sponsored by the American Association of University Women/Hayward-Castro Valley and the Castro Valley Library. No reservations are required. The library is wheelchair accessible.

Human Trafficking Panel Saturday, Mar 17 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Castro Valley Library, Chabot Room 3600 Norbridge Ave, Castro Valley For more information, call the Library at (510) 667-7900, or visit www.aclibrary.org/branches/CSV Free March 13, 2018 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 25

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SUBMITTED BY EAST BAY include felting, sheep crafts, and rugs, tennis balls, bedding REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT demonstrations of cooking in products and more. the outdoor wood-burning stove. Participants are advised to The sheep’s annual haircut is Spring is around the corner wear outdoor gear or bring hats, Sheep Shearing Day are Ardenwood Historic Farm happening between 11 a.m. and it’s time for Ardenwood sunscreen, and water bottle. $6 for adults, $5 for seniors ages 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, and 3 p.m. Historic Farm to conduct the Visitors are not allowed to bring 62 and older, and $4 for children Fremont annual ‘Sheep Shearing Day’ on Approximately 1,200 visitors in modern recreation equipment, ages 4 through 17 years. Children (510) 544-2797 Saturday, March 17. Watch as the took part in last years’ event. including but not limited to ages 3 and under may attend farm’s sheep get sheared, try your Sheep shearing is done annually amplified music, Frisbees, for free. For more information, www.ebparks.org/parks/arden- hand at wool carding, and see the to remove an adult sheep’s wool. balloons, bikes, etc. Dogs are call (510) 544-2797. wood transformation from fiber to yarn The process must be done by not allowed. Sheep Shearing Day Admission: $6 adults, at the spinning wheel. You can skilled hands to avoid hurting the This is a drop-in program; Saturday, Mar 17 $5 seniors (62+), make your own wooly lamb to animal. A sheep’s wool has many no registration is required. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. $4 children (4-17 yrs.) take home. Other activities uses, such as clothing, upholstery, Ardenwood admission fee for Free parking

Safe heating monitored. Fuel-burning cause of home fires in the United • Turn off space heaters when • When using the fireplace to stay appliances, such as gas furnaces, States. Nearly half of these fires leaving the room or going to warm, make sure the flue is open tips from stoves and water heaters, can occur from December through sleep. so that the byproducts of com- increase the risk of carbon February. The leading contribut- • Keep all flammable materials bustion can vent safely through PG&E monoxide, a toxic gas, when they ing factors to space heater fires at least three feet away from the chimney. are not working properly. are heating equipment too close heating sources and supervise • Never use products inside PG&E encourages customers to objects that can burn, such as children when a space heater or the home that generate dangerous SUBMITTED BY to schedule free gas appliance furniture, clothing, mattresses or fireplace is being used. levels of carbon monoxide, such TAMAR SARKISSIAN safety checks through the com- bedding, and leaving heating • Never use cooking devices as generators, barbecues, propane pany’s customer service helpline equipment unattended. such as ovens or stoves for home heaters and charcoal. With more cold nights in the at 1 (800) 743-5000. Our Gas PG&E urges customers to heating purposes. If customers suspect there is a forecast this week in cities across Service Representatives (GSRs) focus on safely heating their • Install carbon monoxide problem with a natural gas appli- the Bay Area as a cold weather will test carbon monoxide homes as temperatures dip and detectors to warn you if concen- ance inside their home, they system moves in Tuesday evening, detector batteries and expiration offers the following tips: tration levels are high. As of should call PG&E at 1 (800) Pacific Gas and Electric dates, relight furnace pilots, and • Place space heaters on level, 2011, all California single-family 743-5000. A gas service represen- Company (PG&E) urges cus- check gas stoves, fireplaces and hard, nonflammable surfaces, not homes are required to have tative will be dispatched to do a tomers to be cautious when heat- water heaters at no cost to the on rugs or carpets. carbon monoxide detectors. thorough inspection. If you de- ing their homes. customer. • Don’t put objects on space Make sure they are installed tect carbon monoxide in your Electric heating devices, such According to the National Fire heaters or use them to dry near sleeping areas and replace home, you should get out imme- as space heaters, are a home fire Protection Association, heating clothes or shoes. the batteries at least twice a year. diately and call 911. hazard when not properly used or equipment is the second leading Page 26 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 13, 2018

A homecoming fit for a champion

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SUBMITTED BY SONIA ANAND RODRIGUES International Olympic Committee in Switzerland. Nic Taylor is part of the 2016 Four-Man Bobsled In honor of the athletic accomplishments of in the World Championships. He has been a Olympic Medalist Elana Meyers Taylor (Bobsled) competitive athlete since 2011 and chosen as an and her husband Nic (Team USA Bobsled), alternate for the Men’s Bobsled team at the dignitaries and a marching band welcomed the PyeongChang Olympic and Paralympic Winter couple on March 8th at their local training facility, Games 2018. He is a two-time North American 24-Hour Fitness in Newark. Elana returned home Cup silver medalist in the Four-Man Bobsled, most to the United States after a silver medal win at the recently capturing both a gold medal in the Norther PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games 2018. American Cup event in Calgary and a bronze medal Nic is an Alternate for Team USA Four-Man in the North American Cup in Park City. Nic holds Bobsled team. a Bachelor of Engineering with a focus on Engineer- Elana Meyers Taylor is a three-time U.S. ing Management and Mechanical Engineering from Olympic medalist and current world champion in Arizona State University; a Master’s degree from bobsled. She is the first person to win two Olympic Concordia University at Irvine in Exercise Science, medals in both bobsled positions (driver and Coaching and Athletic Administration; and a brakeman); her 2015 gold medal was the first world Bachelor’s degree in Sports Psychology from championship title in women’s bobsled for the U.S. California State University Northridge. Competing since 2007, Elana was named to the Along with local dignitaries including Newark national team in her first season. She holds a Mayor Alan Nagy, the Newark Memorial Marching Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, master’s Band generated excitement in Newpark Mall with a degree in Sports Management and an MBA in rousing celebratory parade. Finance, putting her knowledge to good use when For more information about 24-Hour Fitness, she interned in the finance department for the visit: 24hourfitness.com

Girls Softball Jets outmaneuver Vikings

SUBMITTED AND PHOTOS BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW

The Irvington High School (Fremont) varsity Lady Vikings lost a close game to the Lady Jets of Encinal (Alameda) 4-3 on March 7th. In a see-saw battle, it appeared that the Vikings had the momentum to prevail, but the Jets came up with two big plays at third base to slow the Viking assault and hold on for the win. March 13, 2018 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 27

about four miles south of the the equinox sun. It’s for ages Boys Soccer intersection with Skyline seven and older; bring your Cougars forward Park It Boulevard in Oakland. The own coffee. program is free, but registration SUBMITTED BY All three programs meet at named Player of the Year is required. For more NED MACKAY Tilden’s Environmental information and registration, Education Center, which is at the SUBMITTED BY TIMOTHY HESS call 888-327-2757. Select option St. Patrick’s Day north end of Central Park Drive. 2 and refer to program number Call 510-544-2233. The 49ers Cal-Hi Sports Report has named Newark Memorial It’s said that if you can trap a 20136. High School junior forward Samuel Kanghere the North Coast leprechaun, he will grant you Even if you can’t spot a bird, Perhaps in anticipation of you can identify it by its song. Section Boys Soccer Player of the Year. three wishes. Naturalist St. Patrick’s Day, the hills have Cat Taylor will put this legend to With that in mind, naturalist turned a beautiful green, and Michael Charnofsky will lead a the test with a “St. Patrick’s Day wildflowers are starting to appear. Rainbow’s End Treasure Hunt” “birding by ear” hike from Girls Lacrosse Black Diamond Mines Regional 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, on Saturday, March 17, at Big Preserve in Antioch is a premier Break Regional Shoreline in March 18 at Leona Canyon in park for wildflower viewing. So, Oakland. The program is for Oakley. Anytime between naturalists Eddie Willis and Lady Cougars 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. you ages eight and older. To reach Kevin Dixon plan a series of Leona Canyon, take the Keller can drop by the park’s visitor one- to three-mile wildflower move to winning record center, build your own lep- Avenue exit from I-580 and drive hikes over sometimes-steep up the hill for about a mile. Turn rechaun trap, then follow the terrain to view wildflowers in SUBMITTED BY TIMOTHY HESS leprechaun’s clues through the left on Campus Drive, take the various habitats. All are from first right onto Canyon Oaks, park to the hidden treasure. 10 a.m. to noon and all start at The Newark Memorial High School Girls varsity lacrosse team drive toward the condominiums, Leprechauns are imaginary the parking lot at the end of defeated visiting Washington (San Francisco) by the score of 17-8 on then turn left to the end of the (I think), but ladybugs are real. Somersville Road, 3? miles March 9th to improve their early-season record to 3-2. Simryn Gosal driveway into the trailhead Naturalist Nichole Gange will south of Highway 4. scored 4-goals for the Cougars. Next, the Cougars host Carlmont parking area. For information, highlight these beneficial beetles (Belmont) on Wednesday, March 14, beginning at 6:00 pm. The first is a two-miler on call 510-544-3187. in a program at Big Break from Sunday, March 18 to check out The marshes of Coyote Hills GO COUGARS! 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday, March 18. early spring flowers in the The program repeats at the same Regional Park in Fremont are chaparral. Subsequent hikes teeming with life. Naturalist time on March 25. And from will be on April 21, 22 and 29. 2 to 3 p.m. on March 18, the Kristina Parkison will lead a For information, call 888-327- safari there, using dip nets and park’s interpretive staff will lead 2757, ext. 2750. Baseball a walk through the wetlands to binoculars, in a program from view signs of spring. The naturalists at Tilden 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nature Area near Berkeley plan March 17. It’s for ages six and Titans pull out a Big Break is at 69 Big Break several great programs in coming older. The park also has an Road off Oakley’s Main Street. days. There’s “Meet the Newts” Ohlone village site that was dramatic victory For information, call from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March occupied for more than 888-327-2757, ext. 3050. 17 with Trail Gail Broesder. Rain 2,000 years. The interpretive SUBMITTED AND PHOTOS BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW St. Patrick’s Day will also or shine, the group will search in staff will lead a half-mile walk to be observed with an “End of the the Nature Area for newts and the site from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The John F. Kennedy (Fremont) Titans varsity left the diamond on Rainbow Geocache Hike” at other salamanders. The Nature on Saturday, March 17 to view March 8 with a dramatic eighth inning 3-2 victory. The game began Anthony Chabot Regional Park, Area’s Jewel Lake is home to one a reconstructed shade structure, with an early lead by the Alhambra (Martinez) Bulldogs who opened led by Morgan Dill and the of the few remaining populations pit house and sweat house. with three good hits and a score. In the bottom of the second inning, East Bay Regional Park District of Sacramento perch. Interpretive Both programs meet at the the Titans answered to even the scoreboard. This was an omen of recreation department staff. The student aide Kate Holum will visitor center. Coyote Hills is at things to come as good defensive plays by both teams kept the tally group will go on a treasure hunt show off the perch in the the end of Patterson Ranch Road close and the outcome in doubt. It wasn’t until the bottom of the from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on aquarium, then help with some off Paseo Padre Parkway. Call eighth inning when Titan hitters were able to send the ball deep into Saturday, March 17, using fish-related crafts in a program 510-544-3220. the outfield that the winning Titan run came over the plate to seal GPS-enabled devices provided by from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, March There’s lots more to see and he victory. the leaders. It’s a three-mile walk, 18. Gail will be back on the trail designed for ages seven and older. from 6:15 to 8:30 a.m. do in the regional parks. Visit the Bring small trinkets to trade. Wednesday, March 21 on a web site, www.ebparks.org, for Meet at the Bort Meadows 3.5-mile hike up to Tilden’s information. staging area on Redwood Road Wildcat Peak in hopes of greeting

Cougars Report on March 10th. • JV Softball The Cougars JV SUBMITTED BY team beat the Terra TIMOTHY HESS Linda JV’s, 6-2. Con- gratulations to the JV • Basketball Softball team for their Playing in an exciting post- second-place finish at season atmosphere on March 7th, the James Logan JV the Newark Memorial High Tournament over the School Girls Varsity Basketball March 9-11 weekend. Team lost a close CIF D2 NorCal Well done ladies! opening round game to Silver • Wrestling Creek (San Jose) Lady Raiders by Emily Patneaud, a the score of 47-45. Lady Cougars sophomore, won the highlights: Alayha Bell (16- frosh/soph and the points), Haylee Nelson (15- junior/senior divisions points), Rylee Sarasua of the California USA (10-points). Congratulations to Wrestling State Folk- all of the players and coaches on Emily Patneaud and Sierra Van Rossem claim style Championships in championship and runner-up in state tournament an outstanding 24-6 season, Mis- Fresno, CA over the sion Valley Athletic League run- March 9-11 weekend. She won USA Folkstyle Wrestling State ner-up, advancing to the North the 144lb Frosh/Soph title with Championships in Fresno. Sierra Coast Section semifinals for the four straight falls. In the (representing the Newark second year in a row, and earning Junior/Senior Division (144), Wrestling Club) had two falls and a third-straight trip to NorCals. Emily had three falls leading to a 7-0 decision before coming up WE ARE PROUD OF YOU! the finals where she defeated short in the finals 0-4 against Lil- • Baseball Madison Camp by a score of 9-4. ian Vergara of Crusader Wrestling The Newark Memorial Sierra Van Rossem, a junior, Club. Cougars varsity baseball team lost placed second in the 154lb Jun- to Terra Linda by the score of 4-2 ior/Senior Division of the CA Page 28 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 13, 2018

City Council/Public Government Briefs Agency MEETINGS City Council summaries do not include all business transacted at the noted meetings. These outlines represent selected topics and actions. Readers are advised to check For a full description of agendas, decisions and discussion, please consult the website of the city of interest: Fremont (www.fremont.gov), websites for special meetings, 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). cancellations, minutes, agendas and webcasts Newark City Non-Consent: County Fire Division Chief Eric CITY COUNCILS • Presentation of long-range Moore, has been promoted to Council Recycling Plan for Measure D Deputy Chief. Fremont City Council funds to understand state and 1st/2nd/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. local requirements for waste City Council Matters: City Hall, Bldg A March 8, 2018 diversion. Discussion of short, • Recognize International 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont (510) 284-4000 medium and long-term policies Women’s Day www.fremont.gov Consent Calendar: and programs. A final plan • Re-designate classifications will be presented to Council at Oral Communications: Hayward City Council of Finance Technician I and a future meeting. • None 1st/3rd/4th Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Finance Technician II. • Presentation on Police and City Hall, second floor • Approve Police Recruiting 777 B Street, Hayward Fire Department service levels. Mayor Alan Nagy Aye (510) 583-4000 Program with hiring incentives Readiness, staff levels and Vice Mayor Michael Hannon www.ci.hayward.ca.us including: reimbursement for response times were discussed. Aye moving expenses, reimbursement It was announced by Fire Chief Luis Freitas Aye Milpitas City Council for police academy costs, referral Alameda County Fire Division Chief David Rocha that fire Sucy Collazo Absent 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. fee. Estimated cost of ~$10,000 455 East Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas Eric Moore, has been promoted to department presenter, Alameda Mike Bucci Aye (408) 586-3001 per year. Deputy Chief. www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov Action Items: Newark City Council San Leandro Fremont 2nd/4th Thursday @ 7:30 p.m. • Adopt the City of San Leandro 2017 City Hall, 6th Floor City Council Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan lists City Council 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark preventative and emergency measures in case (510) 578-4266 of disaster, including shoreline flood p www.ci.newark.ca.us March 5, 2018 rotection and wi-fi access. Councilmember March 6, 2018 Lee was concerned about the vulnerability of San Leandro City Council Consent: 1st/3rd Monday @ 7 p.m. Recognitions: cell phone towers. Councilmember 835 East 14th St., San Leandro • Declare March 2018 as American Red Hernandez was concerned with aging • Second reading of an ordinance (510) 577-3366 Cross Month infrastructure of power lines, suggesting amending Human Rights Commission. www.sanleandro.org • Declare March as Women’s History more underground investment. Update Fremont Municipal Code to Month and March 8 as International City Manager Report: conform to State and Federal Union City City Council antidiscrimination laws. 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Women’s Day • A recent complaint on Facebook about City Hall • Appoint Frederick Simon as District 4 the SLPD engaging in racial profiling was • Extend agreement with Alameda 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Representative to the Senior Commission mentioned. After investigation, it was deter- County Fire Department through January Union City Public Comments: mined that another agency was to blame. 31, 2023 for regional emergency communi- (510) 471-3232 • Ms. Dana Taylor spoke in support of cations center and fire dispatch services. www.ci.union-city.ca.us City Council Reports: cameras as an aid to law enforcement. • Vice Mayor Cox attended StopWaste Proposed FY 2018/19 Dispatch Center cost to Fremont is $708,221 - $82,428 higher WATER/SEWER • Mr. Marshall Mitzman thanked the than the FY 2017/18 - based on the previous Alameda County Water District year’s call volume of 15,611. Increase due to 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 p.m. call volume, proposed addition of four 43885 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont dispatchers, preparation for text to 911, (510) 668-4200 preparation for population growth, and to www.acwd.org maintain and improve CA State 911 calling East Bay Municipal Utility District process standards. Supportive comment by 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 1:15 p.m. Mayor Mei. 375 11th St., Oakland • Transmittal of Fiscal Year 2016/17 Audit (866) 403-2683 Reports for period ending June 30, 2017. www.ebmud.com All resulted in unmodified (“clean”) opinions Santa Clara Valley Water District from the City’s independent auditors. 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m. • Amend 2017A Lease Revenue Bonds 5700 Almaden Expwy., San Jose to facilitate subleasing at Fremont Family (408) 265-2607, ext. 2277 Resource Center. www.valleywater.org • Approve purchase of mobile data Union Sanitary District computers, in-car video systems, body-worn 2nd/4th Monday @ 7:00 p.m. cameras and digital evidence software. The 5072 Benson Rd., Union City Recipients of Women’s Day Awards (Left to Right): Aisha Knowles – Alameda County School Board Police Department recommends a capital ap- Trustee, community activist; Maria Dominguez – Commissioner on the Alameda County Commission (510) 477-7503 propriation in the IT Capital Replacement www.unionsanitary.com on the Status of Women; Shelly Branco – Owner of Wheely’s Café; Sara Ubelhart and daughter, Iris Grace – Owner and Operator of Zocola’s Coffeehouse; Vice Mayor Deborah Cox is in the middle; Fund by $380,000 and appropriate $29,000 SCHOOL DISTRICTS Xouhoa Bowen – Founder of Community Impact Lab; Julie Chang – Owner of Estudillo Produce; Teresa in the City’s Narcotics Asset Seizure Fund. Lawrie – Owner of Sons of Liberty Alehouse; Iliana Imberman Berkowitz – Owner of As Kneaded Bakery • Approve naming the 4-acre joint-use Castro Valley Unified School Board park, linear urban plaza and BART Plaza in 2nd/4th Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. council for their support of the San Leandro meeting on February 28. The reusable bag the Warm Springs Innovation District. 4400 Alma Ave., Castro Valley Recommended names: Lila Bringhurst (510) 537-3000 Boys and Girls Club. law now applies to eating establishments. www.cv.k12.ca.us Consent Calendar: • Vice Mayor Cox attended ACTC Community Park, Warm Springs Plaza. • Minutes for February 20, 2018 meeting. Commission on February 22. A 3-year pilot The linear plaza name, “Innovation Plaza” Fremont Unified School Board • Amend San Leandro Municipal Code program where students receive BART/Bus was approved by a majority of Recreation 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. uniform wastewater discharge regulations. passes was approved to continue. Two Commissioners but four options are put 4210 Technology Dr., Fremont forth, including: “Chochenyo Plaza”, (510) 657-2350 • Award construction contract to Sposeto San Leandro schools are included. www.fremont.k12.ca.us Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $569,311 City Council Calendar: “Raceway Plaza”, “Innovation Plaza”, and for Annual Sidewalk Repair Program 2017-18. • Councilmember Lopez recently com- “Synergy Plaza”. Comment by Vice Mayor Hayward Unified School Board Presentations: pleted a year-long fellowship in water policy. Bacon not supportive of name, Innovation 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. • Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro She invited her fellow councilmembers to a Plaza, but will vote aye. 24411 Amador Street, Hayward • Approve agreements for on-call (510) 784-2600 Capital Campaign to renovate and modernize Water Conference in Sacramento, March 22- www.husd.k12.ca.us the existing property. Request $2.1 million 23, where water and emergency preparedness architectural design consulting services with from the city. Public comments showed will be discussed. ATI Architects & Engineers, Crosby Group, Milpitas Unified School Board overwhelming support, many alumni • Councilmember Hernandez will be FOG Studio, Hibser Yamauchi Architects, 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. positively affected by the organization. attending the League of Cities Conference in and Shultz & Associates. Each agreement 1331 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas would be for up to $250,000 annually per www.musd.org Council supported their cause but were Washington D.C. from March 9-11. (406) 635-2600 ext. 6013 concerned with city finances. consultant for an initial term of three years. • The San Leandro Innovation Ecosystem. Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter Absent Public Communications: New Haven Unified School Board Staff presented a technology state-of-the-city Vice Mayor Deborah Cox Aye • None 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. address, Accomplishments and innovative Lee Thomas Aye Public Financing Authority 34200 Alvarado-Niles Rd., • Amend 2017A Lease Revenue Bonds Union City initiatives include Lit SL, Climatec Smart Ed Hernandez Aye (510) 471-1100 Lights, a fiber optic master plan, Zero Net Benny Lee (via phone) Aye project to facilitate subleasing at Fremont www.nhusd.k12.ca.us Energy Center, The Gate, GoGreen website, Corina N. Lopez Aye Resource Center. Truth is Beauty, and more. Future direction Pete Ballew Aye Scheduled Items: Newark Unified School District was discussed and the idea of a Women’s • Approve rezoning of 2.67-acres at 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. 48495 Ursa Drive from single-family 5715 Musick Ave., Newark Entrepreneurship Lab. (510) 818-4103 residential to allow renovation of an existing www.newarkunified.org historic single-family house and tankhouse; demolition of all other existing structures San Leandro Unified School Board and a remnant orchard. Development of 17 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. single-family houses planned. PASSED 3-2 835 E. 14th St., San Leandro (510) 667-3500 (Nay - Mei, Bacon); amendments to include www.sanleandro.k12.ca.us consideration of inclusion on Fremont Historic Registry, HOA rules for garage San Lorenzo Unified School Board use and 3D photography for historical 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m. preservation. 15510 Usher St., San Lorenzo (510) 317-4600 • Add clarifying language and new www.slzusd.org objective standards for development of multifamily housing for conformance with Sunol Glen Unified School Board new State legislation. 2nd Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m. 11601 Main Street, Sunol (925) 862-2026 Mayor Lily Mei Aye, 1 Nay www.sunol.k12.ca.us Vice Mayor Vinnie Bacon Aye, 1 Nay Rick Jones Aye Proclamation declaring March 2018 as American Red Cross Month. Left to Right: Kane Wong, Raj Salwan Aye Vice Mayor Deborah Cox, Jay Pimental David Bonaccorsi Aye March 13, 2018 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 29

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have gained voter approval when the own destiny, local measures are necessary ASSIGNMENT EDITOR question of property rights versus a to protect valuable historic resources Julie Grabowski common resource was put to the test. through purchase and preservation of CONTENT EDITOR The East Bay Regional Park District historical parks, purchase of open spaces Victor Carvellas and other local, regional, state and and allowing reasonable development Rob Klindt federal parklands are examples of before we are completely stripped of preservation of land, historic structures any decision-making authority. It appears REPORTERS and monuments. that local planning, as flawed as it may Frank Addiego WILLIAM MARSHAK be, is moving toward computerization, Historic registries of such resources Roelle Balan artificial intelligence and the outside have been established to protect these Victor Carvellas authority of severe rules. As Defense artifacts. Fremont’s Historical Daniel O'Donnell Attorney Johnnie Cochran said in the As the value of land increases, is the Architectural Review Board [HARB] is Robbie Finley 1995 O.J. Simpson trial, “If it doesn’t fit, inverse true for property owners? That is designed to be a watchdog over Janet Grant you must acquit.” Just as the prosecution the basic question at the heart of current modifications or removal of important Julie Huson was destroyed by this argument, so can debates at council meetings and other these treasures. As an example, a Philip Kobylarz any reasonable objection to development public forums. State and regional bodies proposed development at Ursa Drive Johnna M. Laird in the face of state laws. have weighed into the discussion, often included some preservation of historical Maria Maniego mandating bias toward affordable structures although in a different Residential projects that have recently David R. Newman housing. While affordable housing is an configuration. Although for some the met with opposition should be reviewed Mauricio Segura essential element for our communities, ideal resolution would be to preserve the carefully since as new state laws take Rhoda J. Shapiro just where does the proper balance lie? land and structures in situ, that would effect, it will not be a matter of reason Margaret Thornberry New State of California laws are only be possible in the long term with or community character. Rather, if the increasingly restricting local discretion creation of a historical park. This is proposed development fits guidelines that INTERN over zoning regulations and control of impractical given acquisition and may, if fact, be diametrically opposed to Toshali Goel growth, opting for density over aesthetics. maintenance costs. The best alternative neighborhood character, there will be no Zoya Hajee Mounting pressure of massive is development by a well-known and recourse. Will our local elected leaders be megacompany campus facilities has respected developer with partial able to stem the tide and power of PHOTOGRAPHERS exacerbated an existing Bay Area land preservation of the site. This was the Sacramento? From recent legislation, it Victor Carvellas rush. Where do the public interest, final decision, although debated and appears residents may need to rethink Mike Heightchew historical preservation and landowner certainly not unanimous. an effective strategy to maintain Thomas Hsu rights intersect? neighborhood character even if the Don Jedlovec It is difficult to decide when state glove is not a perfect fit. In Fremont, recent applications for mandates threaten the status quo and/or preliminary zoning changes to allow preservation of civic character. The best BOOKKEEPING residential development have become compromise may be recognition that as Vandana Dua entangled with new State regulations pressure mounts to build large, dense and concerns about transit-oriented structures with less and less local development and historical preservation. discretion, developers with a proven DELIVERY MANAGER Carlis Roberts The undeveloped hills above Fremont track record to act responsibly give are an example of the people’s some hope for a rational solution. prerogative when a common resource Protectionist attitudes will end with William Marshak that improves the quality of life for grief since local control is eroding at a PUBLISHER APP DEVELOPER all is at stake. Several propositions rapid pace. If sentiment is to control our AFANA ENTERPRISES David Afana

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Cynthia Yagi Cynthia Yagi passed away at RESIDENT OF FREMONT December 8, 1968 – February 27, 2018 the age of 49. She was born in Hayward to Keith and Phyllis Juan Ledesma Yagi. She graduated from RESIDENT OF NEWARK Mission San Jose HS in Fremont October 23, 1925 – February 24, 2018 in 1987, then earned her degree in Exercise Physiology at Charles Peterson UC Davis. Cynthia loved the RESIDENT OF FREMONT December 9, 1927 – February 23, 2018 Lord and served Him well, ministering to many people with Loretta Ricupito her gifts. She enjoyed dancing, RESIDENT OF FREMONT composing music, singing, September 16, 1926 – February 22, 2018 painting and writing, including poetry and a book about her Charles Villegas Jr. life's journey. RESIDENT OF MANTECA March 10, 1941 – Febraury 21, 2018 She is survived by her mother Kurashita and Chiyo Kawamoto. Phyllis Yagi Rendell; step-father A Celebration of life service Zana Avery Ned Rendell; brother Curt Yagi will be held Friday, March 23, RESIDENT OF FREMONT (Meg); step-brother Carl Rendell 2018 at 11:00 AM at Centerville April 21, 1968 – February 20, 2018 (Joanne); step-sister Renee Presbyterian Church, Werner (Jim); aunt Carole 4360 Central Ave, Fremont, CA. Hirakawa; uncles Russ Hirakawa In lieu of flowers, donations (Celeste) and Jan Yagi (Vi); may be made, in Cynthia’s cousins Mike Yagi (Tracy), memory, to Scleroderma To get a ride, Uber says take a walk Stephanie Doi-Olson (Ken) and Research Foundation, Maia Starling; great uncle Harry 220 Montgomery St, Suite 484, BY TOM KRISHER service since November in San door taxi service — or draw Hirakawa; great aunts Janet San Francisco, CA 94104 ASSOCIATED PRESS AUTO WRITER Francisco and Boston and has passengers away from it. found enough ridership to Stock said the system should The latest variation of an Uber support running it 24 hours work well with public transit, Teen pulled motorists over while ride will require a short walk. per day. Within the next two providing first-mile and last-mile In eight U.S. cities, the ride- days, the around-the-clock serv- service for transit riders and by impersonating deputy hailing company is rolling out a ice will start running in providing service to low passenger service called “Express Pool,’’ Los Angeles; Philadelphia; volume areas where it’s not cost ASSOCIATED PRESS which links riders in the same Washington, D.C.; Miami, effective for public transit to serve. area who want to travel to similar San Diego and Denver. More He also says it will reduce A 14-year-old boy arrested for pretending to be a sheriff’s deputy destinations. Once linked, riders cities will follow, Uber said. congestion by cutting the number launched phony investigations and pulled people over while driving would need to walk a couple of The new service could spell of personal vehicle trips. around his Southern California neighborhood in an SUV equipped blocks to be picked up at a competition for mass transit, but Express already has ride-sharing with flashing blue and red lights, authorities said. common location. They also just how much depends on how competitors such as Via, which The unidentified teen was taken into custody March 6 after would be dropped off at a site well it works and how good the operates in New York, Chicago deputies found counterfeit money, fake guns, ballistic vests and other that would be a short walk from mass transit is, said and Washington, D.C. law enforcement-related items in his home, San Bernardino County their final destinations. Mark Hallenbeck, director of the Express Pool will have sheriff’s officials said. Depending on time of day Washington State Transportation normal-sized cars, at least initially, The probe was launched a day earlier when a Victorville homeowner and metro area, Express Pool Center at the University of and optimally will carry a maxi- reported someone driving an unmarked Ford Explorer with flashing could cost up to 75 percent less Washington. If buses or subways mum of three passengers so riders lights and wearing a sheriff’s uniform with a gun holster came to the than a regular Uber ride and up are overcrowded and Uber can aren’t crammed into the vehicles. It house and said he was investigating a domestic disturbance. The to half the cost of Uber’s current provide service for a similar price, could be expanded to six-passenger homeowner told him there was no problem, and nobody had shared-ride service called Pool, that will help with mobility. vehicles, Stock said, adding that it called police. said Ethan Stock, the company’s “If, however, you are will take one to two minutes for Detectives determined that the youth interacted with at least product director for shared rides. cannibalizing transit that’s not Uber’s computers to match a rider two other people while impersonating a deputy. On the same day, Pool, which will remain in use, over-subscribed, then that to a driver and other riders and the teen pulled a woman over and gave her a warning before doesn’t require any walking. becomes a bad thing,’’ Hallenbeck select a pick-up point. letting her go, officials said. Instead it takes an often-cir- said. Also, if the ride-sharing The lower cost of the service Deputies later stopped the SUV and found the uniformed cuitous route to pick up riders at service pulls people off mass transit should help Uber grow, Stock said. teen inside. The SUV belonged to the teen’s great-grandfather, their location and drops them at and creates more automobile ``More riders can afford to take according to the San Bernardino Sun newspaper. It wasn’t clear their destination. But that can traffic, that will add to congestion, more trips for more reasons,’’ he if the boy lived with his great-grandfather or how he was able to take longer than Express, which he said. said. Already Uber Pool accounts access the vehicle. travels a more direct route. The service could complement for 20 percent of Uber trips in the The teen, who was on probation at the time of his arrest, was Uber has been testing the Uber X, the company’s door-to- cities where it’s available. held at a juvenile detention center east of Los Angeles March 13, 2018 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 31 Obituary California elections chief says Zana Marie Avery state security is strong

Zana Marie Avery was born BY KATHLEEN RONAYNE Jerry Brown’s budget request to Padilla said California’s ten minutes before her twin sister ASSOCIATED PRESS spend $134 million to update relationship with the on April 21, 1968 in Detroit county voting systems, many of U.S. Department of Homeland Michigan. At the age of seven California’s top elections which haven’t been updated since Security is improving. He her family relocated to official reported on March 7 that the early 2000s. criticized the agency for being Farmerville Louisiana where she the state’s election system is California was one of 21 states slow to tell California and other and her siblings enjoyed the secure but acknowledged public that Russian agents targeted in states about previous Russian country life. After leaving the skepticism that he blamed on 2016, but it only scanned the scanning attempts. “The south Zana set residence in the Russian attempts to interfere in state’s Department of Technology relationship with federal agencies Texas, Southern California, 2016 and confusing media network and was not successful at in particular has improved over Miami Florida, New Jersey, reports about those efforts. breaking in, according to the the course of the last year,’’ Chicago, West Palm Beach “Just the sheer fact that we’re U.S. Department of Homeland he said. Florida and finally back to Tavorn. Also survived by Mother having this hearing is a fact that Security. Padilla said such In a separate questionnaire Northern California where she Gladys Tavorn, Uncle George the Russians are succeeding in scanning by outside actors, from The Associated Press, spent her final years. Brown, Aunt Sheila Woodson part,’’ Secretary of State Alex Russian or otherwise, happens on Padilla’s office wouldn’t say if Zana studied at the and Great Aunt Margaret Padilla told a legislative a regular basis and the state is California has asked Homeland Capri Institute of Cosmotology Edwards. Six nieces and nephews committee on election security. well set up to fight against it. Security for an onsite risk and in New Jersey before creating her and more than a dozen cousins. Later, he added, “public Some lawmakers lamented vulnerability assessment. As of own method of artificial hair She leaves her beloved perception is just as important that even though the attempts mid-February, 14 states had replacement. This method was babychild Ladybug to the love as the reality of what did or did weren’t successful, Russian agents asked for one. her proudest creative achievement and care of her twin sister. not happen in 2016.’’ have effectively altered the U.S. A trio of local elections throughout her adult life. Zana Ladybug brought her so much Padilla again told lawmakers conversation around election officials also urged lawmakers to was a relocation specialist for happiness before and in the final there’s no evidence that Russians security. “I’m frustrated (the approve Brown’s spending request some time and worked a number stages of being diagnosed with or others breached California Russians) have set the frame, and to update outdated equipment. of retail positions throughout congestive heart failure. election systems or voter I think we can take it back here Gail Pellerin, county clerk and the country. Zana left us in the early hour databases in the last election. today through evidence of our registrar of voters in Santa Cruz The one thing she did more of February 20, 2018 after But, he said, the state has stepped diligence in house,’’ said County, shared concerns that than anything in her life was collapsing beside her twin in the up security efforts to fight against Democratic Sen. Henry Stern of Russia has effectively altered the laugh. Zana was bold, shameless home they shared with their three fresh attempts, including new Agoura Hills, chair of the public perception about voting and so much fun. Her charm small dogs. Private services were security audits, beefing up Senate elections committee. safety. Even though the county and excessive personality will be held on February 24, 2018 at the protection against malware and Fears of interference in U.S. systems need upgrades, they are remembered with laughter by Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel of hosting cybersecurity training for elections rose anew in February still highly secure, she said. those who knew her. the Angels. In attendance were county officials who administer when federal intelligence officials “Our firewalls have prevailed,’’ She is survived by her only her Son, Mother and Aunt from elections in the state. said Russian agents appear to she said. “I think their goal child Christopher Sinclair Avery. Michigan, her brother from “This is the new normal,’’ be gearing up for 2018, both though is to bring doubt into Zana repeatedly said her son was Florida and her twin from Padilla said. “We do have strong by targeting voter registration people’s minds about the the best thing to ever happen in Fremont California. security measures in place, but we systems and fomenting distrust integrity and the accuracy of our her life, she was so proud to be We thank Marybeth Harring- must constantly improve and on social media. Experts say the vote in the hopes that we stay his mother. Her twin sister ton our cousin in Lafayette strengthen our resources.’’ He federal and state governments home and don’t vote.’’ Kimberly Avery, Her brother Louisiana for attending to the urged lawmakers to support Gov. haven’t done enough to prepare. Delmar Avery and her youngest arrangements in such a loving way. sister Anna Tavorn. She was “I just don't have it in me to do preceded in death by her the old lady thing” Zana Hayward moves to meet youngest brother Kenneth climate protection goals California spent nearly $1.8 billion SUBMITTED BY THE member of the East Bay Bright Choice will be priced CITY OF HAYWARD Community Energy board of 1.5 percent below PG&E elec- fighting major 2017 wildfires directors, as he and his fellow tricity. Brilliant 100 will be To meet some of the nation’s Council members prepared to priced equal to PG&E rates. BY JONATHAN J. COOPER fiscal year so the general fund is most ambitious municipal climate vote. Commercial customers will begin ASSOCIATED PRESS flush with cash. protection goals, the city of East Bay Community Energy being enrolled in June. Nearly $1.5 billion was spent Hayward has decided to go (EBCE) is the latest of a handful Residential customers will start California state agencies spent fighting fires and recovery in the carbon-free. of nonprofit agencies formed by being enrolled in January 2019. nearly $1.8 billion fighting fierce North Bay in October, including A vote by the Hayward City local governments in the Bay The March 6 decision before wildfires that killed dozens of debris removal and infrastructure Council on Tuesday, March 6 Area and across California to take the Hayward City Council was people and destroyed thousands repair. The state spent about moved the city one step closer to over electricity procurement from whether to make slightly less of homes and businesses last year. $300 million on December fires becoming one of the first and PG&E and other utility expensive Bright Choice with Legislative Analyst’s Office in Southern California. largest Bay Area city thus far to monopolies. The goal is to some greenhouse gas emissions or officials told lawmakers on Gov. Jerry Brown has vote to move customers off Pacific provide a cleaner, greener, more entirely carbon-free Brilliant 100 March 1 that the federal proposed spending $35 million Gas and Electric Company-sup- affordable choice of electricity the default electricity product for government will reimburse most in next year’s budget to backfill plied electricity onto entirely than offered by the incumbent new EBCE customers in Hayward. of the costs, but the state will still lost tax revenue for local carbon-free sources of energy utilities, which tend to be more The Council chose carbon-free need to come up with about governments and repair generation. reliant on natural gas, other Brilliant 100, starting with com- $371 million. State revenue has far infrastructure. The council vote to select a carbon-based fuels and nuclear mercial electricity customers being exceeded expectations so far this default electricity product for power plants. Under state law enrolled in June. The council also Hayward customers being moved providing for creation of local authorized the purchase of off PG&E electricity and onto energy aggregation networks Brilliant 100 electricity for all NASA solar probe is power supplied East Bay such as EBCE, PG&E or the city-owned buildings and facilities. hottest ticket in town Community Energy (EBCE) puts incumbent utility remains For the Hayward City Hayward on the path to cutting responsible for transmitting Council, its selection of entirely BY MARCIA DUNN greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions electricity, maintaining carbon free electricity wasn’t its ASSOCIATED PRESS AEROSPACE WRITER by more than 20 percent over distribution infrastructure, and last act during the meeting. The 2005 levels by the year 2020 and billing services. council also authorized a contract NASA will fly you to the sun — or at least your name. Now until April by more than 60 percent by 2040. Initially, EBCE will offer two for design and construction of a 27, NASA is accepting online submissions for this hottest ticket in town. “Most of us will never have the electricity options or products in two- megawatt solar array at The names will be sent on the Parker Solar Probe all the way to the sun. opportunity to reduce greenhouse Alameda County. The first, Hayward’s wastewater treatment Once launched this summer from Cape Canaveral, Florida, the probe gases as much as we will tonight,” Bright Choice, will be at a plant. It already has a customer will eventually come within 4 million miles of our star, closer than any said Hayward Councilmember minimum 85 percent carbon- for the electricity to be produced other spacecraft. Temperatures will reach 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, as the Al Mendall, chair of the Council free. The second, Brilliant 100, by the solar facility — East Bay spacecraft zips in and out of this atmospheric hot zone. Until now, the Sustainability Committee and will be entirely carbon free. Community Energy. materials for such a grueling journey were unavailable. Actor William Shatner, who portrayed Capt. James T. Kirk in the transportation access to and from and Newark. The schools were the bus stop, and safe and 1960s “Star Trek’’ TV series, is NASA’s pitchman for the send-your- schools, improve transportation selected from an approved list of courteous behaviors while on the name-to-the-sun campaign. options for middle and high 36 schools pre-approved for bus. During the third year, the school students for afterschool participation in the three-year program will begin to integrate this activities and jobs, and build pilot based on student need, transit/travel training element of support for transit,” said transit access, and school readi- the program with the Alameda Student transit pass Alameda CTC ness. Year three implementation County Safe Routes to Schools Chair Richard Valle, will begin in August 2018. Program. Alameda County District 2 Based on lessons learned from The bus passes are provided on pilot program Supervisor. “I’m proud that we the first year, the Alameda CTC an easy-to-use Clipper card that is have expanded the program to is testing two program models valid for all year and not limited by six additional schools for the during the second and third year day or time. Participating high 2018-19 school year. As a of the pilot: a free and universal school students can also opt to expansion approved Transportation Commission, model that provides free passes to receive a youth BART ticket to this — improving transportation all students, and a free and enhance their travel options. SUBMITTED BY The program provides free public access — is among the most means-based model which Measure BB provided TESS LENGYEL transit passes to students in important work we do.” provides free passes to low-income $15 million for this three-year pilot selected schools throughout More than 6,000 students students. With the expansion in program,” said Alameda A popular student transit pass Alameda County. An evaluation from fifteen middle and high year three, the pilot will include 21 CTC Executive Director Arthur L. program will soon be expanding, of year one of the program found schools throughout Alameda schools in seven school districts; Dao. “We will be working to secure thanks to a recent vote by the that the program increased school County are participating in the with implementation of a free and grants and build partnerships with Alameda County Transportation attendance, had a high financial second year of the pilot. Program universal model at 13 schools and a the goal of implementing a student Commission. impact for students and their participation has doubled since free and means-based model at transit pass program beyond this Commission members families, and increased the first year. In year three, seven schools. scope, using the lessons learned voted to OK a third year of the after-school involvement. 19,000 students will have access The pilot includes training for through the implementation and successful Student Transit Pass “The Student Transit Pass to free transit passes, with new participating middle schoolers on evaluation of the pilot Pilot (STPP) program, a key Program has delivered on its students from middle and high how to ride the bus including trip program.” component of Measure BB. promises to reduce barriers to schools in Oakland, Fremont, planning, navigating to and from Page 32 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 13, 2018

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to the District Attorney’s Office. Charges filed in 1980s cold case killings Over the course of the next several months, detectives continued working on the case and SUBMITTED BY re-interviewed witnesses, GENEVA BOSQUES, family members and, combined FREMONT PD with DNA evidence, were led to suspect David Emery Misch who A combination of diligent is currently incarcerated and work by Fremont Police Depart- serving 18 years to life for a ment detectives and new 1989 homicide that occurred in DNA evidence has resulted in Alameda County. charges being filed in a Misch will face charges in the 1986 double homicide in Fremont case in Alameda County. Fremont. On Friday, March 2, Police Detectives invested many Meanwhile, anyone who has the Alameda County District The two best friends were discovered the bodies and called hours looking into the case and information that may be helpful Attorney’s Office filed criminal found dead shortly after midnight police. The women had been shot investigating leads that didn’t in the case is asked to contact charges against David Emery along the side of Mill Creek Road, and stabbed. Xavier was 18-years- pan out. In August 2017 Fremont the Fremont Police Department Misch, 57, for the 1986 Fremont a little more than a mile east of old, and Jennifer Duey was Police Department Cold Case Investigative Unit at homicide of Michelle Xavier Mission Boulevard. A motorcyclist 20-years-old. Detective Jacob Blass presented (510) 790-6900 or send an email and Jennifer Duey. driving on Mill Creek Road Over 32 years several Fremont the case and new DNA evidence to [email protected]. Police warn of ‘Brushing Scam’ Buzzed Driving Is SUBMITTED BY hackers use information exposed in a data Drunk Driving CAPTAIN CHOMNAN LOTH, breach to hack your account What can be done? Police advise citizens NEWARK PD SUBMITTED BY SGT. BRYAN might be impaired enough to get a that any time they receive something that is DUI. Marijuana use can also be not theirs, contact the entity directly to HINKLEY, MILPITAS PD Beware of random packages left at your impairing, especially in combination identify where the order originated. That could door. That the word from Newark Police with alcohol or other drugs, and help catch fraud in the act. They also advise St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most Department officials. can result in a DUI. citizens to always be sure to visit only trusted popular holidays in the United States. In what is being called as “Brushing,” Remember: It’s not just about you. websites when shopping online. With a plethora of Irish immigrants third-party retailers are buying their own — and many, many more St. Patrick’s There are other people on the roads products — using victims’ names and addresses Day well-wishers, the holiday is who want to get where they are going to appear as independent customers — to leave heavily celebrated by most Americans safely. Don’t let alcohol and or drug a glowing five-star review of their product with friendly pinches, bangers n’ impairment cause you to be a risk to online. mash, and green beer galore. Sadly, yourself and others on the road. While it may seem harmless to receive all this merry-making can lead to Impaired driving is an act of random packages, some online retailers are dangerous driving conditions as selfishness. Before you put your using your personal information to review their party-goers head home. keys in the ignition, remind yourself: products. What’s more concerning is that it In 2016 alone, 60 people were Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. might not be brushing; you could potentially killed in drunken-driving crashes over If you feel a buzz, you are in no be a victim of account takeover. This is where the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period shape to drive. nationwide. For this reason, the Here are suggestions for safe Union City • Around 2:20 a.m. officers were dispatched Milpitas Police Department is alternatives to drinking and driving: to Union Landing shopping center on the report working to spread the message about • Always remember to plan. If you Police Log of a suspicious vehicle. A female suspect ran from the dangers of drunken driving and plan to drink, plan for a sober driver officers when they attempted to contact her. reminding citizens who are going out to take you home. Is it your turn to SUBMITTED BY LT. MATIAS PARDO, After apprehension, she lied about her identity, to celebrate to plan and drive safely. be the designated driver? Take that UNION CITY PD and was found to be in possession of numerous This weekend, the Milpitas Police role seriously — your friends are checks, ID cards, and documents that did not Department will deploy additional relying on you. Thursday, March 1 belong to her. The suspect, identified by police officers on special DUI Saturation • There are many other ways to • At around 4:40 p.m. Officer Blanchard as Daniela Rodriguez, 23, of Union City, was Patrols specifically to stop and arrest ensure a safe ride home besides made a traffic stop near Industrial Parkway and arrested on suspicion of forgery, possessing stolen drivers showing signs of alcohol or relying on a friend. The OTS Whipple road. A computer check showed the property, resisting police, giving false ID to an drug impairment during the hours of DDVIP app is now available for free vehicle was stolen out of Hayward. A search of officer, and three active warrants. 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. each day. download on iOS and Android the vehicle turned up methamphetamine, drug Sunday, March 4 Police, Sheriff and the CHP will devices. The app offers enhanced paraphernalia, items indicative of sales, a shaved • Around 2 p.m. Officer Bellotti located a stolen be looking for signs of alcohol and/or features, allowing users to search all key, and numerous credit cards and checks that vehicle near Alvarado Niles Road and Decoto Road. drug impairment. When possible, participating bars and restaurants did not belong to either occupant. The first sus- The suspect, identified by police as Roman Navarro, specially trained officers will be throughout California. Additionally, pect, identified by police as Luis Romero, 52, of 24, of Newark, was arrested on suspicion of vehicle available to evaluate those suspected the app users can easily order a sober Hayward, was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and possessing burglary tools. of drug-impaired driving, which now ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb. theft, possession of burglary tools, and various • Around 6:15 p.m. Officer Parodi was dis- accounts for a growing number of • Use your community’s sober drug-related offenses. The second suspect, identi- patched to the 1700 block of Decoto Road on impaired driving crashes. ride program. fied by police as Vanessa Santoyo, 34, of the report of a robbery. Several suspects entered a In recent years, California has seen • Have a friend who is about to Hayward, was arrested on suspicion of vehicle business and forcefully stole a victim’s laptop, an increase in drug-impaired driving drink and drive? Take the keys away theft, the misappropriation of found property, then fled on foot. A witness followed them to the crashes. The Milpitas Police Depart- and make arrangements to get them and possession of drug paraphernalia. BART station and detained them until police ar- ment supports the new effort from home safely. Saturday, March 3 rived. The laptop was recovered and returned to the Office of Traffic Safety that aims • Always remember to report • Around midnight Officer Olson made a the victim. A 13-year-old male from Hayward, to educate all drivers that “DUI drunk drivers — call 911. vehicle stop near Amaral Street and Pratt Avenue. 15-year-old male from Oakland, and 14-year- Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you This enforcement effort is funded A search of the vehicle turned up a large amount old male from San Pablo were all arrested on take prescription drugs, particularly by a grant from the California Office of of methamphetamine and evidence indicative of suspicion of robbery and conspiracy and those with a driving or operating Traffic Safety, through the National sales. The suspect, identified by police as Ronald released to adults with a Notice to Appear. machinery warning on the label, you Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ledesma, 39, of Union City, was arrested. Subscribe today. We deliver.

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Howard, Solochek & Weber, S.C. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Attorneys for Plaintiff FOR CHANGE OF NAME NAME STATEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE By: Electronically signed by Jonathan H. Dudley Case No. HG18892669 File No. 541981 Notice is hereby given that the City of Fremont Finance Department is holding State Bar No. 1000761 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Fictitious Business Name(s): unclaimed funds in Accounts Payable and Payroll totaling $6,436.85. Listed are the Post Office Address Petition of: Nhu Huynh Nguyen for Change of Wheels 4 Less, 38665 Fremont Blvd. #6, individual payee and check amounts. 1800 E. Howard Avenue Name Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Milwaukee, WI 53207 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Mailing address: Same RAFAI FAISAL 63.00 (414) 272-0760 Petitioner Nhu Huynh Nguyen filed a petition with Registrant(s): RICOH USA INC 23.74 SUMMONS this court for a decree changing names as follows: Nanik Advani, 1754 Magnolia Dr. Pleasanton, BECHTEL 972.56 Money Judgment 30301 Nhu Huynh Nguyen to Mary Nhu Huynh Tran CA 94566 STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, The Court orders that all persons interested in Business conducted by: an individual FRED WEEBER 594.10 KENOSHA COUNTY this matter appear before this court at the hearing The registrant began to transact business using ILDEFONSO CASILLAS 428.24 Carthage College indicated below to show cause, if any, why the the fictitious business name(s) listed above on TH GENERAL CONSTRUCTION 251.17 A Foreign Non-Stock Corporation petition for change of name should not be granted. 11/15/2011 CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OAKLAND 766.00 2001 Alford Park Dr. Any person objecting to the name changes I declare that all information in this statement ROSA BAEZA 50.00 Kenosha WI 53140 described above must file a written objection that is true and correct. (A registrant who declares SAURABH BHARTIA 300.77 Plaintiff, includes the reasons for the objection at least two as true any material matter pursuant to Section TRILLIUM CONSULTING 159.41 VS. court days before the matter is scheduled to be 17913 of the Business and Professions code Phillip Allmon heard and must appear at the hearing to show that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a VANGUARD AUTO BODY 140.15 An Adult Individual cause why the petition should not be granted. If misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed FREMONT POLICE MGRS ASSOC 664.68 34655 Skylark Dr. Apt. 120 no written objection is timely filed, the court may one thousand dollars [$1,000].) SHUGENKAI INTERNATIONAL 601.80 Union City CA 94587-4579 grant the petition without a hearing. /s/ Nanik Advani, Owner LAW OFFICE OF SANTANA & HART 825.00 Defendant. Notice of Hearing: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of AT&T 64.09 STATE OF WISCONSIN Date: 3-16-18, Time: 11:30 a.m., Dept.: 24 Alameda County on March 2, 2018 MARC J CLEVELAND 94.55 To each person named above as a Defendant: The address of the court is 1221 Oak Street, 3rd NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) MARC J CLEVELAND 90.90 You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named Fl., Oakland, CA 94612 of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be generally expires at the end of five years from the JANET A LOPEZ 6.59 against you. The Complaint which is attached, published at least once each week for four date on which it was filed in office of the county JANICE M SUNG 182.10 states the nature and basis of the legal action. successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of MIKHAIL D KOROTIN 36.87 Within twenty (20) days of receiving this on the petition in the following newspaper of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after SMITA AGARWAL 121.13 Summons, which is increased to forty-five (45) general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-City any change in the facts set forth in the statement days if you are the State of Wisconsin, an agency, Voice pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in The payee may claim these funds by submitting a written claim to the City an officer, employee, or agent of the State of Date: Feb. 9, 2018 the residence address of a registered owner. A Wisconsin, an insurance company, or if any cause Morris D. Jacobson new fictitious business name statement must be of Fremont Finance Department c/o Don Brockman, Accounts Payable and of action included herein is founded in tort or sixty Presiding Judge of the Superior Court filed before the expiration. Purchasing Manager, P. O. Box 5006 Fremont, CA 94537-5006, NO LATER THAN (60) days if you the United States of America, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13/18 The filing of this statement does not of itself 5:00 PM ON May 01, 2018. Payee must include: name, address, amount of claim, you must respond with a written answer, as that authorize the use in this state of a fictitious CNS-3100976# JURXQGVIRUFODLPDQGDQ\DGGLWLRQDOLQIRUPDWLRQ\RXIHHOZLOOEHQH¿WLQJHWWLQJWKH term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin business name in violation of the rights of another claim resolved. If the City of Fremont does not receive a written claim by May 01, Statutes, to the Complaint. The Court may reject under federal, state, or common law (see Section or disregard an answer that does not follow the 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 2018, the funds will become property of the City of Fremont. requirements of the Statutes. The answer must 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/18 CNS-3106823# be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is: Kenosha County Courthouse, 912 56th Street, CNS-3108564# Kenosha, WI 53140, and to Howard, Solochek & FICTITIOUS BUSINESS In compliance with the provisions of Sections 40804 and 40805 of the Government Weber, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS &RGHWKHIROORZLQJUHSRUWUHSUHVHQWVDVXPPDU\RIWKH¿QDQFLDOWUDQVDFWLRQVIRUWKH&LW\ 1800 E. Howard Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207, NAMES NAME STATEMENT RI)UHPRQWIRUWKH¿VFDO\HDUHQGHG-XQH and telephone number is 414-272-0760. You may File No. 541979 have an attorney help or represent you. Fictitious Business Name(s): City of Fremont If you do not provide a proper answer within Miles 4 Less, 38665 Fremont Blvd. #6, Fremont, twenty (20) days, (45 days if you are the State CA 94536, County of Alameda Cities Financial Transactions Report FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registrant(s): of Wisconsin or an insurance company, or if any NAME STATEMENT Summary and Statistics cause of action included herein is founded in tort. Nanik Advani, 1754 Magnolia Cir., Pleasanton, Fiscal Year: 2017 Governmental Proprietary File No. 541688 CA 94566 60 days if you are the United States of America) Fictitious Business Name(s): Summary Funds Funds the Court may grant judgment against you for the Business conducted by: an individual Joy-A Nutribeauty Healthy, 3400 Stevenson The registrant began to transact business using Revenues   award of money or other legal action requested Blvd #S21, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Expenditures/Expenses   in the Complaint; and you may lose your right to the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Alameda 10/20/2011 ([FHVV 'H¿FLHQF\ RI5HYHQXHV2YHU 8QGHU  object to anything that is or may be incorrect in Registrant(s): the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as I declare that all information in this statement Expenditures  Josefina Wolfe, 3400 Stevenson Blvd #S21, is true and correct. (A registrant who declares ,QFRPH /RVV %HIRUH&DSLWDO&RQWULEXWLRQVDQG provided by law. A judgment awarding money may Fremont, CA 94538 become a lien against any real estate you own as true any material matter pursuant to Section Transfers  Business conducted by: An Individual 17913 of the Business and Professions code now or in the future and may also be enforced by The registrant began to transact business using Other Financing Sources (Uses)  garnishment or seizure of property. that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a Special and Extraordinary Items the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Dated November 30, 2017 I declare that all information in this statement Capital Contributions  HOWARD, SOLOCHEK & WEBER, S.C. one thousand dollars [$1,000].) is true and correct. (A registrant who declares /s/ Nanik Advani, Owner Proprietary Fund Transfers in (Out)  By: Jonathan H. Dudley as true any material matter pursuant to Section State Bar No. 1000761 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of &KDQJHLQ)XQG%DODQFH1HW3RVLWLRQ   17913 of the Business and Professions code Alameda County on March 2, 2018 )XQG%DODQFH1HW3RVLWLRQ Attorneys for Plaintiff that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a Howard Solochek & Webec, SC NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) 'H¿FLW %HJLQQLQJRI)LVFDO

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as true any material matter pursuant to Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Zoning) of the Fremont Municipal Code (FMC). AYES: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Bacon, for this information. If you consult either of these 17913 of the Business and Professions code 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/18 In 2017, the California Legislature adopted 15 Councilmembers: Jones, Salwan and Bonaccorsi resources, you should be aware that the same that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a bills that became effective on January 1, 2018, NOES: None lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed CNS-3103247# to address housing supply and affordability. The ABSENT: None of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY one thousand dollars [$1,000].) proposed amendments to the FMC are intended ABSTAIN: None OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of /s/ Hao Jiang, Proprietor FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to achieve conformity with the new legislation, SUSAN GAUTHIER, CITY CLERK sale may be postponed one or more times by This statement was filed with the County Clerk of NAME STATEMENT and would clarify or create new definitions, 3/13/18 the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, Alameda County on February 23, 2018 File No. 541326 procedures, and required findings and standards pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) Fictitious Business Name(s): for approval of new housing developments. CNS-3108971# Code. The law requires that information about of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement Ezpice321, 5625 Lafayette Ave, Newark, CA Amendments to Title 17 and Chapter 18.235 trustee sale postponements be made available to generally expires at the end of five years from the 94560, County of Alameda (Design Review) of the FMC would reflect PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not date on which it was filed in office of the county Registrant(s): limitations of the City’s ability to deny housing On March 27, 2018 the City of Newark Planning present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of David Fenn, 5625 Lafayette Ave, Newark, CA projects. Amendments to Chapter 18.235 Commission will be considering recommending your sale date has been postponed, and, if Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after 94560 would also clarify the role of discretionary and that the City Council approve the NewPark applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the any change in the facts set forth in the statement Sharleen Fenn, 5625 Lafayette Ave, Newark, ministerial design review and implement SB Place Specific Plan (GP-18-3) and approve an sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in CA 94560 35, which provides a streamlined process for Addendum to the General Plan Tune Up Draft for information regarding the trustee’s sale or the residence address of a registered owner. A Business conducted by: Married Couple approval of housing projects that meet specified Program Environmental Impact Report (E-18- visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. new fictitious business name statement must be The registrant began to transact business using requirements. Amendments to Chapter 18.90 2) addressing and disclosing the environmental com, using the file number assigned to this filed before the expiration. the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A (Residential Districts) of the FMC would establish impacts of the NewPark Place Specific Plan. foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-17-784591-JB. The filing of this statement does not of itself I declare that all information in this statement objective design standards for new multifamily The Specific Plan serves as an extension of the Information about postponements that are very authorize the use in this state of a fictitious is true and correct. (A registrant who declares housing developments, as required by new state General Plan and is both a policy document and a short in duration or that occur close in time to the business name in violation of the rights of another as true any material matter pursuant to Section legislation, and would make other conforming regulatory document. The Specific Plan includes scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected under federal, state, or common law (see Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code and clarifying changes. Chapter 18.190 (Special 115 acres located between Mowry Avenue, Cedar in the telephone information or on the Internet 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a Provisions Applying to Miscellaneous Uses) of Boulevard, Balentine Drive and Interstate 880. Web site. The best way to verify postponement 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27/18 misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed the FMC would also be amended to conform The Specific Plan focuses on revitalization of information is to attend the scheduled sale. The one thousand dollars [$1,000].) to state law intended to facilitate construction the Greater NewPark area into a vibrant, active undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any CNS-3105757# /s/ David Fenn, Owner of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and to and thriving mixed-use destination. The Specific incorrectness of the property address or other This statement was filed with the County Clerk of implement recent City Council direction regarding Plan Land Use Plan translates this vision into common designation, if any, shown herein. If no FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Alameda County on February 15, 2018 the payment of development fees in connection an arrangement of land uses and amenities. The street address or other common designation is NAME STATEMENT NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) with the construction of ADUs. Finally, various existing NewPark Mall remains the retail focus but shown, directions to the location of the property File No. 541563 of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement technical and conforming changes would be made residential development up to 1,519 apartment may be obtained by sending a written request to Fictitious Business Name(s): generally expires at the end of five years from the to Chapters 18.25 (Definitions), 18.152 (Transit- units, hotel development of up to 367 rooms, and the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first B J P Auto Body and Repair, 7845/A Enterprise date on which it was filed in office of the county Oriented Development Overlay District), 18.183 up to 500,000 square feet of office development publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set Dr., Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of (Parking), and 18.205 (Grading, Erosion and is enabled by the Specific Plan. The Specific Plan aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is Registrant(s): Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after Sediment Control), to comply with state law. includes guidance in the form of plans, policies, unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale Pankaj Patel, 4562 Ellen Way, Union City, CA any change in the facts set forth in the statement A certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is development standards, and design guidelines. shall be entitled only to a return of the monies 94587 pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in posted in the office of the City Clerk, 3300 Capitol An Addendum to the General Plan Tune Up paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s Fazila Haidari Otmanzai, 39370 Civic Center the residence address of a registered owner. A Avenue, Fremont, and is available for review EIR was prepared to address and disclose the sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall #527, Fremont, CA 94538 new fictitious business name statement must be upon request. The second reading for adoption is environmental impacts of the NewPark Place have no further recourse against the Trustor, Business conducted by: a General Partnership filed before the expiration. currently scheduled for March 20, 2018, at 7:00 Specific Plan. The City of Newark certified an the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s The registrant began to transact business using The filing of this statement does not of itself pm, at City Hall, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Fremont. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have the fictitious business name(s) listed above on authorize the use in this state of a fictitious SUSAN GAUTHIER, CITY CLERK General Plan Tune Up in December of 2013. previously been discharged through bankruptcy, 4/21/10 business name in violation of the rights of another 3/13/18 (State Clearinghouse Number. 2013012052). you may have been released of personal liability I declare that all information in this statement under federal, state, or common law (see Section Both the Addendum and the General Plan for this loan in which case this letter is intended is true and correct. (A registrant who declares 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). CNS-3108976# EIR are available for review at the Community to exercise the note holders right’s against the as true any material matter pursuant to Section 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/18 Development Department and on the City’s real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service 17913 of the Business and Professions code SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE website at: www.newark.org. CNS-3103228# Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a As Introduced March 6, 2018 The Planning Commission will hear public 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FREMONT comment on the proposed NewPark Place FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. one thousand dollars [$1,000].) Rezoning a 2.65-acre site from R-1-6 (Single Specific Plan and the Addendum to the General qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- /s/ Pankaj Patel, General Partner NAME STATEMENT family residential) to preliminary and precise Plan Tune Up Environmental Impact Report. The File No. 541371 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of planned district p-2017-188, to allow the Public Hearing will occur at or after 7:30 pm in the CA-17-784591-JB IDSPub #0137860 3/13/2018 Alameda County on February 22, 2018 Fictitious Business Name(s): relocation and renovation of an existing City Council Chambers at 37101 Newark Blvd. RS Carrier, 28151 Ruus Rd. Apt #22, Hayward, 3/20/2018 3/27/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) single-family house and development of 17 Newark CA 94560. For more information contact 3/13, 3/20, 3/27/18 of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement CA 94544, County of Alameda new single-family houses Terrence Grindall at 510-578-4208. generally expires at the end of five years from the Registrant(s): On March 6, 2018, the Fremont City Council TERRENCE GRINDALL CNS-3105972# date on which it was filed in office of the county Karun Kumar Sharma, 28151 Ruus Rd. Apt. #22, introduced the above ordinance. It would rezone Assistant City Manager clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Hayward, CA 94544 a 2.65-arce site located at 48495 Ursa Drive from 3/13/18 T.S. No.: 2012-20384A.P.N.: 531-0219-036- Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after Business conducted by: an Individual R-1-6 (Single Family Residential) to Preliminary 00 Property Address:135 LICHEN COURT , any change in the facts set forth in the statement The registrant began to transact business using and Precise Planned District P-2017-188, to allow CNS-3108396# FREMONT, CALIFORNIA 94538 NOTICE OF pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the fictitious business name(s) listed above on the relocation and renovation of an existing single- TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL the residence address of a registered owner. A N/A. family house and development of 17 new single- NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY new fictitious business name statement must be I declare that all information in this statement family houses. . OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW filed before the expiration. is true and correct. (A registrant who declares A certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is Sealed bids will be received in the Office of IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED The filing of this statement does not of itself as true any material matter pursuant to Section posted in the office of the City Clerk, 3300 Capitol Purchasing Services at 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg. COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY authorize the use in this state of a fictitious 17913 of the Business and Professions code Avenue, Fremont, and is available for review B, Fremont, California, up to the hour of 2:00 PM TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE business name in violation of the rights of another that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a upon request. The second reading for adoption is on April 4, 2018 at which time they will be opened TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY under federal, state, or common law (see Section misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed currently scheduled for March 20, 2018, at 7:00 and read out loud in said building for: OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). one thousand dollars [$1,000].) pm, at City Hall, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Fremont. . ATTACHED 㽷᧶㦻㠖ↅ▔⚺₏₹≰㋾㛧 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27/18 /s/ Karun Kumar Sharma SUSAN GAUTHIER, CITY CLERK 2018 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT 尐뗭隕ꩡ뼢: ꚭ뙝ꜵꓭ꫑꾅뇊ꚩ끉꼲꫑閵넽걪鱽鲙 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 3/13/18 CITY PROJECT 8234-R (PWC) NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA CNS-3104482# Alameda County on February 15, 2018. . INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTOTALA: NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) CNS-3108974# Plans, special provisions and standard proposal MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement forms to be used for bidding on this project DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: NAME STATEMENT generally expires at the end of five years from the ORDINANCE NO. 03-2018 can be obtained for a non-refundable fee at KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM File No. 540604-05 date on which it was filed in office of the county AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FREMONT ARC Solutions located at 821 Martin Avenue, LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY Fictitious Business Name(s): clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Amending THE Fremont Municipal Code Santa Clara, CA 95050 or through Planwell at IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: (1) EP3 & Associates, (2) AL Qiyaamah, 24050 Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after CHAPTER 2.20, ARTICLE V, REGARDING THE www.e-arc.com/location/santa-clara. Phone YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF Azevedo Ave., Hayward, CA 94541, County of any change in the facts set forth in the statement Human Relations COMMISSION (408) 295-5770. No partial sets will be issued, TRUST DATED 8/15/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE Alameda pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT cost is non-refundable. Call to confirm availability ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT Registrant(s): the residence address of a registered owner. A DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: of copies before coming to pick up documents. MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU Eugene Priester, II, 24050 Azevedo Ave., new fictitious business name statement must be SECTION 1. fmc chapter 2.20, article v, amended For more information on this project, contact the NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE Hayward, CA 94541 filed before the expiration. Fremont Municipal Code Chapter 2.20, Article City of Fremont Purchasing Department at (510) OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU Business conducted by: an individual The filing of this statement does not of itself V entitled Human Relations Commission is 494-4620. SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: The registrant began to transact business using authorize the use in this state of a fictitious amended to read as follows: . TIMOTHY A. NESS, AN UNMARRIED MAN the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A business name in violation of the rights of another Sec. 2.20.230 Statement of policy. LINDA WRIGHT AND DENISE M. AMBRIZ, AN UNMARRIED I declare that all information in this statement under federal, state, or common law (see Section (a) The public policy of the city of Fremont is to PURCHASING DIVISION WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed is true and correct. (A registrant who declares 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). create an environment in which all individuals CITY OF FREMONT Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of as true any material matter pursuant to Section 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/18 and groups within the city may live, learn, work 3/13, 3/20/18 Trust Recorded 8/29/2005 as Instrument No. 17913 of the Business and Professions code and play in peace and harmony, and realize their CNS-3102591# CNS-3107573# 2005369733 in book ---, page --- and rerecorded that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a highest potential unhampered by discrimination on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed based upon any characteristic protected by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CITY OF FREMONT Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date one thousand dollars [$1,000].) federal, state or local law, civic interest, or any of Sale: 4/9/2018 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: /s/ Eugene Priester, II, Owner, President NAME STATEMENT other factor. PUBLIC HEARING File No. 540788 Notice is hereby given that the City of Fremont AT THE FALLON STREET EMERGENCY EXIT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of (b) The city council finds that unlawful OF THE ALAMEDA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, Alameda County on January 30, 2018 Fictitious Business Name(s): discrimination increases discord and unrest and City Council will hold a public hearing to consider California Cosmetic Creations-Perfume Lab, the following proposals. Said public hearing will 1225 FALLON STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94612 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) poses a substantial threat to the health, safety and Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement 647 Pickering Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536, general welfare of the community. be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, 2018, County of Alameda Council Chambers, 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg. A, estimated costs and other charges: $589,174.01 generally expires at the end of five years from the (c) The city council further finds that many private THE TRUSTEE Will sell at public auction to the date on which it was filed in office of the county Registrant(s): and public social services can assist individuals Fremont, CA, at which time all interested parties Dr. Reimar C. Bruening, 647 Pickering Avenue, may attend and be heard: highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of and families in coping with adverse conditions of on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after Fremont, CA 94536 physical and mental health, economic conditions, Centerville Train Depot PaID Parking Program Business conducted by: An Individual Public Hearing (Published Notice) to Introduce state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by any change in the facts set forth in the statement and other circumstances which may interfere with a state or federal savings and loan association, a pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in The registrant began to transact business using the ability to lead productive and fulfilling lives an Ordinance authorizing fees for City parking the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A lots and adopt a Resolution designating the savings association or savings bank specified in the residence address of a registered owner. A Sec. 2.20.240 Creation – Composition – section 5102 of the financial code and authorized new fictitious business name statement must be I declare that all information in this statement Appointment of members. Centerville Train Depot Paid Parking Program is true and correct. (A registrant who declares and find the Ordinance and Resolution exempt to do business in this state: All right, title and filed before the expiration. In order to further the public policy of the city, there interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee The filing of this statement does not of itself as true any material matter pursuant to Section is a city human relations commission consisting from CEQA guidelines pursuant to section 15301 17913 of the Business and Professions code If you challenge any decision of the City Council in the hereinafter described property under and authorize the use in this state of a fictitious of nine members. To the extent feasible, the pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More business name in violation of the rights of another that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a commission shall consist of people who represent in court, you may be limited to raising only those misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed issues you or someone else raised at the public fully described in said Deed of Trust under federal, state, or common law (see Section the community’s broad diversity, including persons Street Address or other common designation of 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). one thousand dollars [$1,000].) in groups protected from unlawful discrimination by hearing described in this notice, or in written /s/ Dr. Reimar C. Bruening, Proprietor correspondence delivered to the City Council at, real property: 135 LICHEN COURT , FREMONT, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/18 federal, state or local law who have demonstrated CALIFORNIA 94538 A.P.N.: 531-0219-036-00 The This statement was filed with the County Clerk of an interest and concern for the city’s social or prior to, the public hearing. CNS-3103703# Alameda County on January 31, 2018 SUSAN GAUTHIER, CITY CLERK undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for issues and who are committed to fostering human any incorrectness of the street address or other NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) relations within the city. . 3/13/18 of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement common designation, if any, shown above. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Sec. 2.20.250 Functions and powers of CNS-3106135# NAME STATEMENT generally expires at the end of five years from the sale will be made, but without covenant or warrant, commission. expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, File No. 540630 date on which it was filed in office of the county In order to implement the policies set forth in Fictitious Business Name(s): clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal Section 2.20.230, the functions and powers of the sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust Day & Night Plumbing, 405 Rancho Arroyo Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after human relations commission shall be as follows: Pkwy, #127, Fremont, CA 94536, County of any change in the facts set forth in the statement with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), (a) To study any problems of prejudice and advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, Alameda; Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1371, Union pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in discrimination in the community and the causes TRUSTEE SALES City, CA 94587 the residence address of a registered owner. A fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and thereof. of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The Registrant(s): new fictitious business name statement must be (b) To work with other agencies, public and Jesse Nieto Gonzales, 405 Rancho Arroyo Pkwy, filed before the expiration. total amount of the unpaid principal balance of private, in developing programs to eliminate the obligation secured by the property to be sold #127, Fremont, CA 94536 The filing of this statement does not of itself prejudice and discrimination. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17- Business conducted by: an Individual authorize the use in this state of a fictitious and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and (c) To initiate and encourage educational and 784591-JB Order No.: 170408057-CA-VOI advances at the time of the initial publication of The registrant began to transact business using business name in violation of the rights of another other appropriate activities which promote YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF the fictitious business name(s) listed above on under federal, state, or common law (see Section the Notice of Sale is: $589,174.01 Note: Because intergroup harmony, progress and integration. TRUST DATED 12/28/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than 1/1/04 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). (d) To foster mutual understanding and respect ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT I declare that all information in this statement 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13/18 the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time among the diverse groups of the community, and MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU of the sale the opening bid may be less than the is true and correct. (A registrant who declares the improvement of interpersonal relations. NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE as true any material matter pursuant to Section CNS-3101757# total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title (e) To advise the city council on all problems of OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and 17913 of the Business and Professions code local intergroup relations and to submit reports to SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies NAME STATEMENT the city council as needed. sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed (f) To locate and anticipate potential areas of check drawn on a state or national bank, check one thousand dollars [$1,000].) File No. 541316 shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of Fictitious Business Name(s): friction due to intergroup discrimination which drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to /s/ Jesse Nieto Gonzalez, Owner might erupt into a breach of the peace and to drawn by a state or federal savings and loan This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Sidhwan Trans, 27651 La Porte Ave., Hayward, the undersigned a written request to commence CA 94545, County of Alameda consult and advise with the groups and public association, or savings association, or savings foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice Alameda County on January 30, 2018 officials primarily involved. bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) Registrant(s): of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in Dhanpreet Singh Sidhu, 27651 La Porte Ave., (g) By persuasion and conference to seek to arrive Code and authorized to do business in this state, the county where the real property is located. of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement at voluntary solutions designed to discourage and will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale generally expires at the end of five years from the Hayward, CA 94545 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are Business conducted by: An Individual prevent any and all intergroup discrimination. will be made, but without covenant or warranty, considering bidding on this property lien, you date on which it was filed in office of the county (h) To act in an advisory capacity to the city expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of The registrant began to transact business using should understand that there are risks involved in the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A council in all matters relating to human services in or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after the city of Fremont. sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of any change in the facts set forth in the statement I declare that all information in this statement a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest is true and correct. (A registrant who declares (i) Through voluntary means to encourage Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, bid at a trustee auction does not automatically pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in coordination of all human services, public and as provided in the note(s), advances, under the the residence address of a registered owner. A as true any material matter pursuant to Section entitle you to free and clear ownership of the 17913 of the Business and Professions code private, and to foster communication among the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, property. You should also be aware that the lien new fictitious business name statement must be providers of human services to the residents of charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total filed before the expiration. that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed the city of Fremont. amount (at the time of the initial publication of are the highest bidder at the auction, you are The filing of this statement does not of itself (j) To work with other private and public agencies the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be authorize the use in this state of a fictitious one thousand dollars [$1,000].) or may be responsible for paying off all liens /s/ Dhanpreet Singh Sidhu, Owner to ensure that adequate human services are being set forth below. The amount may be greater on senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you business name in violation of the rights of another provided, and to strive to improve the quality of the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO under federal, state, or common law (see Section This statement was filed with the County Clerk of can receive clear title to the property. You are Alameda County on February 15, 2018 services. BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). (k) To perform such other functions and render Trustor (s): WILLIAM GREGGAINS AND CINDY 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/18 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) and size of outstanding liens that may exist on of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement such other reports and recommendations as may GREGGAINS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT this property by contacting the county recorder’s CNS-3103253# generally expires at the end of five years from the be directed by the city council. TENANTS Recorded: 1/8/2008 as Instrument office or a title insurance company, either of which date on which it was filed in office of the county Section 2. CEQA No. 2008005270 of Official Records in the office may charge you a fee for this information. If you FICTITIOUS BUSINESS clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Exemption. The City Council finds, under Title 14 of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; consult either of these resources, you should be NAME STATEMENT Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after of the California Code of Regulations, Section Date of Sale: 4/12/2018 at 12:00PM Place of aware that the same lender may hold more than File No. 541418 any change in the facts set forth in the statement 15061(b)(3), that this ordinance is exempt from Sale: At the Fallon Street emergency exit to the one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Fictitious Business Name(s): pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the requirements of the California Environmental Alameda County Courthouse, located at 1225 NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date Beyond Beautiful Gift Baskets, 648 Celia St., the residence address of a registered owner. A Quality Act (CEQA) in that it is not a Project Fallon St., Oakland, CA 94612 Amount of unpaid shown on this notice of sale may be postponed Hayward, CA 94541, Mailing Address: P.O. Box new fictitious business name statement must be which has the potential for causing a significant balance and other charges: $169,660.65 The one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, 211, Hayward, CA 94557 filed before the expiration. effect on the environment. The Council therefore purported property address is: 5326 CURTIS trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of Registrant(s): The filing of this statement does not of itself directs that a Notice of Exemption be filed with ST, FREMONT, CA 94538 Assessor’s Parcel the California Civil Code. The law requires that Kathleen Merrill, 648 Celia St., Hayward, CA authorize the use in this state of a fictitious the Alameda County Clerk in accordance with the No.: 531-0219-046 Legal Description: Please be information about trustee sale postponements 94541 business name in violation of the rights of another CEQA guidelines. advised that the legal description set forth on the be made available to you and to the public, as a Business conducted by: an individual under federal, state, or common law (see Section Section 3. Severability Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you The registrant began to transact business using 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is wish to learn whether your sale date has been the fictitious business name(s) listed above on n/a 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13/18 phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled I declare that all information in this statement by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, “A” as attached hereto. LOT 36 IN BLOCK 3 AS time and date for the sale of this property, you is true and correct. (A registrant who declares CNS-3101602# such a decision shall not affect the validity of the SAID LOT AND BLOCK ARE SHOWN ON THE may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web as true any material matter pursuant to Section remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City MAP OF TRACT 2176, SUNDALE MANOR UNIT site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ 17913 of the Business and Professions code Council of the City of Fremont hereby declares NO. 6, CITY OF FREMONT, ALAMEDA COUNTY, DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices/Sales.aspx that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a that it would have passed this Ordinance and CALIFORNIA, FILED APRIL 7, 1961, IN BOOK using the file number assigned to this case 2012- misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed each section or subsection, sentence, clause and 44 OF MAPS, PAGES 28, 29, AND 30, IN THE 20384. Information about postponements that one thousand dollars [$1,000].) phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF are very short in duration or that occur close in /s/ Kathleen Merrill, Owner GOVERNMENT one or more sections, subsections, sentences, ALAMEDA COUNTY. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL time to the scheduled sale may not immediately This statement was filed with the County Clerk of clauses or phrases be declared invalid. BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this be reflected in the telephone information. The Alameda County on February 16, 2018 Section 4. Effective date property lien, you should understand that there best way to verify postponement information is to NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) This Ordinance shall take effect and will be are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. attend the scheduled sale Date: 2/22/2018Western of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE enforced thirty (30) days after its adoption. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary generally expires at the end of five years from the As Introduced March 6, 2018 Section 5. Publication and Posting itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction c/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA date on which it was filed in office of the county AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FREMONT This ordinance must be published once in a does not automatically entitle you to free and 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF newspaper of general circulation, printed and clear ownership of the property. You should also http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after FREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLES 17 published in Alameda County and circulated in be aware that the lien being auctioned off may DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices/Sales.aspx any change in the facts set forth in the statement (SUBDIVISIONS) AND 18 (PLANNING AND the City of Fremont, within fifteen (15) days after be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in ZONING) TO ADD CLARIFYING LANGUAGE its adoption. at the auction, you are or may be responsible PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A the residence address of a registered owner. A AND NEW OBJECTIVE STANDARDS FOR THE * * * for paying off all liens senior to the lien being DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT new fictitious business name statement must be DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING The foregoing ordinance was introduced before auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY filed before the expiration. FOR CONFORMANCE WITH NEW STATE the City Council of the City of Fremont at the the property. You are encouraged to investigate BE USED FOR THAT PURPPOSE. The filing of this statement does not of itself LEGISLATION regular meeting of the City Council, held on the the existence, priority, and size of outstanding 3/13, 3/20, 3/27/18 On March 6, 2018, the Fremont City Council 13th day of February, 2018 and finally adopted at a liens that may exist on this property by contacting authorize the use in this state of a fictitious th CNS-3104420# business name in violation of the rights of another introduced the above ordinance. It would update regular meeting of the City Council held on the 6 the county recorder’s office or a title insurance under federal, state, or common law (see Section Titles 17 (Subdivisions) and 18 (Planning and day of March, 2018 by the following vote: company, either of which may charge you a fee

BART Police Log Burton, 30, of Hayward, was arrested and booked on police as Joseph Pulido, 30, of Richmond, was suspicion of vehicle tampering and a probation violation. positively identified and arrested. He was taken into • At 3:48 p.m. A woman, identified by police as custody by Alameda County Sheriff Officers. SUBMITTED BY LES MENSINGER Barbara Marquardt, 42, of Oakland, was arrested at the Hayward station on suspicion of auto theft. Sunday, March 4 Wednesday, March 7 • At 9:14 a.m. A patrol officer saw a man tampering • At 7:07 p.m. officers responded to a report about with a vehicle in the parking lot at the Bay Fair station in a female bus driver being struck in the face at the San Leandro. The suspect, identified by police as Vincent South Hayward station. The suspect, identified by Page 36 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 13, 2018

10 lines/$10/ 10 Weeks $50/Year 510-494-1999 [email protected] Let’s Do Lunch! Soiree Seniors FREMONT COIN CLUB Shout out to your Payment is for one posting Volunteer for For People Over 60 Established 1971 community only. Any change will be con- Many Activities Meets 2nd & 4th Tues 7pm LIFE ElderCare – Meals on Wheels Our readers can post informa- sidered a new posting and Mon – Fri, 10:30-12:30 Potluck Dinners, Dancing, At the Fremont Elks Lodge tion including: incur a new fee. Choose your day(s) TGIF’s, Birthdays and more 38991 Farwell Dr., Fremont The “NO” List: Call Tammy 510-574-2086 Call Nancy for information All are welcome, come joinus Activities [email protected] (510) 397-1191 www.fremontcoinclub.org Announcements • No commercial www.LifeElderCare.org 510-792-1511 For sale announcements, services Garage sales or sales Group meetings • No personal services Lost and found (escort services, dating League of Women Voters Tri-City Society of For the extremely low cost services, etc.) TRI-CITY of $10 for up to 10 weeks, Fremont-Newark-Union City DEMOCRACTIC FORUM Model Engineers • No sale items over $100 www.lwvfnuc.org your message will reach thou- MEETING The TCSME located in Niles Plaza value o inform the Free meetings t Every Third Wednesday is currently looking for new sands of friends and neighbors • No automobile or public about local, regional and 7:00 pm members to help build & operate every TUESDAY in the TCV real estate sales statewide policy issues. Chandni Restaurant an N Scale HO layout focused on printed version and continu- Participate in non-partisan • No animal sales (non- 5748 Mowry School Rd Fremont & surrounding areas. ously online. in-depth, discussions with guest profit humane organization Newark, CA 94560 We meet Fridays 7:30-9:30pm. TCV has the right to reject speakers at our meetings. adoptions accepted) http://www.tricitydems.com/ Please visit our website: any posting to the Commu- All sites are wheelchair accessible www.nilesdepot.org • No P.O. boxes unless nity Bulletin Board. Payment physical address is verified ABWA-Pathfinder Chap. must be received in advance. by TCV Make a senior’s life American Assoc. of American Business a bit easier University Women Women’s Assoc. Free English Adult Classes FREE AIRPLANE RIDES Beginning to intermediate Volunteer for Fremont Branch provides opportunities for women FOR KIDS AGES 8-17 conversation, pronunciation, LIFE ElderCare – VIP Rides Advances equity for women personally & professionally thru rking Young Eagles listening, reading Drive seniors to appts/errands and girls through advocacy, leadership, education, netwo Hayward Airport Tues. 10am -11:30am Flexible weekday scheduling education, philanthropy, Dinner Meetings: 3rd Wednesday Various Saturdays South Bay Community Church Call Valerie 510-574-2096 and research. each month. DoubleTree www.vaa29.org 47385 Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont [email protected] to join or for more information: 39900 Balentine Dr,Newark Email for more information 510-912-1698 www.LifeElderCare.org fremont-ca.aauw.net (Fremont ): 6:30-9:00 pm Call Harriet 510-793-7465 [email protected] email: [email protected] www.abwa-pathfinder.org Teen Bicycle Repair Shop Fremont Cribbage Club Is food a problem? Try Supporting the Fremont Basic Repairs - Brakes, Gears & teaches cribbage to new players & Overeaters Anonymous Symphony Orchestra Tune Ups! Learn how to build tournament cribbage to all Mon 7 PM & Wed 7 PM for 50 years! a Bicycle. Volunteer as a players of any skill level every Tues. St. James Episcopal Church FREMONT SYMPHONY workshop repair person. 6:15pm at Round Table Pizza 37051 Cabrillo Terr., Fremont GUILD We appreciate Donations! 37480 Fremont Blvd., Centerville Sat 10:30 AM No dues or fees To learn more about this Larry Ordzco Email:[email protected] All are welcome! group of music-lovers Teen Workshop American Cribbage Congress First Presbyterian Church call 510-673-0085 or 33623 Mission Blvd., Union City www.cribbage.org 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark email [email protected] www.oasaco.org 510-675-5482

FREMONT STAMP CLUB Do you get nervous F.U.N. (Fremont, Union City, A-1 Comm. Celebrate Re-naming SINCE 1978 when you have to Newark) PROGRESSIVES Housing Svcs UC Teen Workshop to Meets 2nd Thurs. speak in public? Join us for pizza and politics 1st Time Home Buyers Larry Orozco each month 7pm Newark Toastmasters can help Bronco Billy’s Pizza Workshop Teen Workshop Cultural Arts Center Learn this skill and more in a 41200 Blacow Road Fremont Learn the process of homeownership Family Friends, Pot Luck, Music 3375 Country Dr., Fremont supportive atmosphere Most meetings 6pm - third Sun Down Payment Assistance & Stories DJ Jose & Everyone is welcome. Beginners It’s FREE to attend of the month. Every 3rd Sat. 10am-1pm DJ Extremo - Ollin Anahvac to Advanced. For questions or Tue 7am - 8:10am @ Newark For Info Visit our website: 22693 Hesperian Blvd. #150 Tradional Aztec Dance Group more information: Library, 6300 Civic Terrace Ave www.funprogressives.com Hayward, CA 94541 33623 Mission Blvd. www.fremontstampclub.org/ 510-402-8318 or 510-796-3562 Contact us at: Register: www.a1chs.org Union City or call Dave: www.1118.toastmastersclubs.org [email protected] Call: 510-674-9227 510-675-5495 510-487-5288

Shinn House FREMONT PARKINSON’S Fremont Garden Club Flea Market Mission Peak Heritage SUPPORT GROUP Join enthusiasts from Sat, April 14 9am-3pm Foundation Fremont Senior Center Tri-City area Hayward Veterans Bldg. 1269 Peralta Blvd. Fremont 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy.,Fremont Meets Feb. - Oct. 22737 Main St. Hayward Docents & Volunteers needed Meets 7pm Fourth Monday 3rd Wednesday of the month Hosted by for Various Activities throughout except in May, Aug & Dec at various locations AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY the year. Free professional Join us for speakers and discussions Social time: 6:15 pm For more info contact Docent Training. with members Presentation: 7-8:30 pm Elizabeth Parshall Please contact: Joan Serafino Call Bob Dickerson 510-552-1232 Annual dues: $30 indi, $50 couples 510-749-9733 510-795-0891 Barbara Degregorio 510-693-2884 Call Lynn: 510-604-8206 Email: [email protected] [email protected] www.fremontgardenclub.org

TRI-CITIES WOMEN'S St Vincent de Paul Afro-American Cultural & SONS OF ITALY CLUB Thrift Store Historical Society, Inc. Social Club for Italians Pac Christi Meets on the third Tuesday 3777 Decoto Road Fremont Sharing ur culture and And Friends A non-violent peace movement Elk’s Club on Farwell Drive DONATIONS: Tues. - Sun. history in the Tri-Cities and 1st Friday of month with study and action 9:15 – Cards & Games 10AM- 4:30 PM surrounding area (No meetings July/Aug/Dec) Free meetings the 1st & 3rd 11:45 – Lunch 1:00 – Program Clean, lightly used clothing. Meetings: Third Saturday 5:30 social hour Thursday each month & Meeting Group meeting House-hold & furniture. Except Dec & Feb 6:30 potluck dinner ($5) 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. monthly/bimonthly; marathon No electronics or 5:30pm Newark Library Newark Pavilion - Bld. 2 (510) 862-2953 bridge, walking group, lunch e-waste. VOLUNTEERS: Individuals 510-793-8181 (Thornton Blvd. & [email protected] bunch,rummikub group, pinochle & groups! COMMUNITY SPACE www.aachstricity.org Cherry Blvd., Newark) group, bocce ball & book club. Call for info 510-792-3711 We welcome all new members Info: Gina 510-943-7403 For more info, call 510-656-0162 [email protected] www.giuseppemazzini.org

Scholarships for Women Are You Troubled Are you or a loved one Students Looking for Fremont Youth Our Fremont PEO chapter By Someone's struggling with metal health Scholarship Money? Symphony Orchestra sponsors scholarships for women Drinking? challenges? Enter Newark Optimist Apply online for Audition entering college, Al-Anon and Alateen You are not alone. Essay Contest http://fremontsymphony.org earning another degree, are here to help. NAMI – The National Alliance New Season starts on 9/11/17 Topic: “Can Society Function or returning to school Al-Anon has but one purpose: to on Mental Illness offers Monday Rehearsals, 4pm-7pm Without Respect?” after 2+ years. help families of alcoholics. We Free, confidential classes First United Methodist Church to enter: www.optimist.org Low interest education loans. share our experience, strength, and support groups 2950 Washington Blvd, January 26, 2018 Deadline Apply online for these: and hope. www.ncwsa.org We can help. Call Kathryn at Fremont Mail to: www.peocalifornia.org for a meeting near you, (408) 422-3831 [email protected] Newark Optimist Club [email protected] for or call 510-276-2270, or email Leave message or call (510) 936-0570 PO Box 402 Newark CA 94560 more info [email protected] 2018 Walk to Cure Men's Prostate Group FREE QUALITY INCOME TAX FREE QUALITY INCOME TAX PREPARATION PREPARATION Arthritis - Tri-Valley Join us for monthly support group By IRS-Certified Tax Preparers By IRS-Certified Tax Preparers Saturday, May 19th at We discusstreatment options, $54,000 or less annual household $54,000 or less annual household LifeStyleRx medical break-throughs, and have income. Other restrictions may apply. income. Other restrictions may apply. 1119 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore informed speakers. Tri-City Volunteers New Haven Adult School Registration 9:00 a.m. Meet at 6:30pm 2nd Tuesday Use Thrift Store entrance 600 G St, Union City Walk begins at 10:00 a.m. of the month 37350 Joseph St, Fremont Saturdays - thru April 14. 1 or 3 mile options, St. Rose Hospital, Room B2, Mondays - thru April 16. 10am – 1:30pm (Closed Mar 10) Post-Walk BBQ, Expo, 27190 Calaroga Ave. Hayward. 10am – 2pm Walk-in and self-prep services Raffle Prizes, Kids Zone, Call Lonnie Silva for info Drop-off service (basic returns only) available Canine Corner 510-783-5121 510.574.2020 510.574.2020 www.walktocurearthritis.org/Tri Valley or Call (415) 356-5484

SparkPoint Financial Services Fremont FREE QUALITY INCOME for Low-Income Residents Family Resource Center TAX PREPARATION FREE financial coaching 24 agencies help Tri-City residents By IRS-Certified Tax Preparers Fremont Area Writers & services with employment, counseling, $54,000 or less annual household in- Like to write? SparkPoint Info Session childcare subsidies, housing, legal, come. Other restrictions may apply. Meet other writers? 3rd Thursday, 6-7pm public benefits, health insurance, a Family Resource Center Get tips from speakers? City of Fremont drop-in childcare center & more. 39155 Liberty St, Rm #H830 Join us from 2-4pm Family Resource Center M-F 8-5. Fremont every fourth Saturday 39155 Liberty St, Rm #A120, 39155 Liberty St, Fremont Open now thru April 13. except in July & December Fremont 510.574.2000 or Wed & Thurs: 4pm - 8pm www.cwc-fremontareawriters.org To register, call 574-2020 Fremont.gov/FRC Fri: 10am - 1pm Fremont.gov/SparkPointFRC 510.574.2020 March 13, 2018 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 37 Newark Johnson recovered a 1998 Honda a controlled substance, possession Fremont suspect caused an estimated reported stolen out of Fremont of drug paraphernalia, possession $20,000 to $50,000 in damage to Police Log on Thornton Avenue at of false identification and Police Log the ceiling and was charged with Locust Street. possession of brass knuckles. A felony vandalism and commercial • At 9:52 a.m. Community 28-year-old Newark woman was burglary. He was booked into SUBMITTED BY Service Officer Verandes also arrested on suspicion of SUBMITTED BY GENEVA Santa Rita jail. CAPTAIN CHOMNAN LOTH, recovered a 2015 Hyundai possessing burglary tools and BOSQUES, FREMONT PD Sunday, March 4 NEWARK PD reported stolen out of Phoenix, permitting an unlicensed driver • Officer Godrich and Officer Arizona, on the 36900 block of to operate her vehicle. Both Saturday, March 3 Latimer were dispatched to Sunday, March 4 Locust Street. suspects were booked into the • Officers were dispatched to Denny’s restaurant on Mission • At 2:39 p.m. officers • At 12:52 p.m. Officer Fremont Jail. The vehicle was an address on Foxtail Terrace Boulevard in the Warm Springs responded to a disturbance on the Jackman investigated a theft towed from the scene. regarding a report of a female area on a report of a nude man in 6200 block of Mayhews Landing where the victim was scammed Wednesday, March 7 trying to stab someone inside a the restaurant who was refusing Road. A 46-year-old Newark man out of $1,550 when he tried to • At 3:38 p.m. residence. The caller told to leave. The officers detained was arrested on suspicion of purchase a puppy online Officer R. Johnson recovered a dispatchers that the knife had been and later arrested the 57-year-old violating a restraining order Tuesday, March 6 Honda Civic that was reported taken away from the suspect and suspect on trespassing charges. and probation violation. The • At 2:16 p.m. stolen out of Fremont on Locust the suspect was being held down. Monday, March 5 suspect was booked into the Officer Johnson contacted and Street at Thornton Avenue. Arriving officers found that the • An employee of a jewelry Santa Rita Jail. arrested a 30-year-old Newark The vehicle was released to the suspect only brandished the knife store activated the robbery panic Monday, March 5 man on suspicion of driving on registered owner at the scene. toward some family members. The alarm after a suspect, later • At 9:52 a.m. Officer R. a suspended license, possession of female was arrested and taken to identified as a 25-year-old man, Santa Rita Jail for booking. entered the store and demanded a • At 1:30 a.m. workers at the piece of jewelry. The man left the Auto theft suspects arrested Safeway store in The Hub store after the employee told him shopping center, called to report they were calling the police. SUBMITTED BY a male made his way into the Officers arrived on scene and LT. JARED HERNANDEZ, crawl space in the ceiling of the detained the man and another MILPITAS PD business and had fallen partially subject, based on the matching During a routine mid-morn- through the ceiling. Arriving description. After investigating ing patrol through a residential officers saw about 50 ceiling tiles further, it was determined no neighborhood on Tuesday, Feb. on the floor that were damaged robbery took place. The man 20, a sharp-eyed Milpitas Police and/or smashed. Officers set up was arrested for being under officer spotted a suspicious vehi- containment on the building and the influence of a controlled cle driving along the 1800 Block requested ladder and drone substance. of Vegas Avenue. support from the Fremont Fire • At 11:01 a.m., Officer A computer check of the car’s Department. Numerous Trezwieczynski was dispatched license plate showed that the 1997 public-address announcements to a report of vandalism at a Honda Accord had been reported were made inside the store, but business in the 39400 block of stolen in San Jose. When the officer the suspect continued to hide. Fremont Boulevard. A person attempted to stop the car around After 45 minutes of searching, was seen throwing a vehicle wheel 10 a.m., the driver sped away. the suspect a 29-year-old man, through a store front window. Soon, the driver, later identified was found lying in wait for police The suspect, identified by by police as Michelle Lynn in a crawlspace. The man did not police as a 38-year-old man, was Rodriguez, 23, of San Jose, drove respond to police orders to come located, arrested and booked through a stop sign at Arizona out, so officers used pepper balls into Santa Rita Jail. Avenue and Dixon Road and lost to force him to crawl out. The control of the car which became Rodriguez provided a false name on suspicion of possessing a stolen disabled when it struck a street to the officers, but she was vehicle, possession of stolen sign and tree before stopping. ultimately identified. property, auto theft with priors, Applicants sought for Rodriguez and a passenger, later A check showed that Rodriguez providing a false name to officers, identified by police as Rudy was on probation in Santa Clara resisting arrest, and her Michael Cordero, 29, of San Jose County for narcotic offenses and outstanding warrants. Youth Commission exited the car and fled on foot with theft. She also had two outstand- Meanwhile, Cordero was the officer right behind. Other ing warrants for her arrest for booked into the Santa Clara SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF HAYWARD officers responding to the area narcotic offenses and two counts County main jail on suspicion of located and arrested Cordero in a of auto theft. She was booked into possessing stolen property and Applications are being accepted from students who are nearby parking lot. Initially, the Santa Clara County main jail resisting arrest. interested in serving on the Hayward Youth Commission. The commission is looking for students who are eager to represent the interests, needs and concerns of young people in Hayward, and to provide input to elected officials of the City of Hayward, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) and St. ‘Pitties’ Day Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) about issues that affect youth. SUBMITTED BY CHRIS GIN Youth Commissioner responsibilities include attending meetings the first and third Monday of each month from Pitbulls and pitbill mixes can be some of the most loyal and friendly companions, but their too often September to June, except holidays, and working on special undeserved reputations mean that they have a harder time finding a home. The result for the projects that address current issues. Hayward Animal Shelter is an overabundance of these wonderful animals. To qualify for a spot on the commission, students must be So, this St. ‘Pitties’ Day; come out to the Shelter and find a new friend! Qualified homes may adopt for between 13 and 20 years old at the time of appointment and live only $20 per dog, which includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchip. (Hayward residents in Hayward or inside the boundaries of the Hayward Unified have to pay an additional $17 licensing fee.) Sponsored by Hayward Animal Shelter Volunteers School District. All applicants under 18 must have parent/legal and SantaCon. guardian consent to participate in the commission and complete St. Pitties Adoption Day a parent agreement and contact form. Saturday, Mar 17 Applications are available in the Office of the City Clerk, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. 777 B Street, Hayward, or by calling (510) 583-4400 between Hayward Animal Shelter 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications also 16 Barnes Ct, Hayward may be downloaded by visiting the city’s website at: For more information: https://www.facebook.com/haywardanimalshelter https://www.hayward-ca.gov/hyc. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2018. Applications postmarked by May 25 but received later will not be accepted. Applicants will be notified by mail when Garments, backpack an interview time is scheduled. Interviews with a panel of elected members of the Hayward City Council, HARD Board of Directors and HUSD Board of Trustees will be held one day donations benefit human only and are scheduled to take place Thursday, June 7, 2018.

trafficking victims to fill the backpacks were sweat pants or pajama bottoms, SUBMITTED BY STEVE KAY (SART) facility for an clothing to a “Pack-it-Forward” sweatshirts, sports bras, underwear, T-shirts, socks/booties, examination, they often project spearheaded by the flip flops or slip-on sandals, small blankets, and various gift In recognition of Human surrender their clothing for Grateful Garment Project, an cards. Trafficking month in January, forensic evidence. The victims organization that strives to help The Elks Lodge members and community paid it forward by do- volunteers from Fremont Elks often only have paper sexually exploited children and nating seven large boxes filled with new backpacks, clothing and toi- Lodge No 2121 drew attention to examination gowns to other sex trafficking victims. The letries. This was enough to fill 25 backpacks. The Fremont Elks made the problem of sexual violence wear home. Activities Committee received an a difference by providing these items to help make sexual ex- and human trafficking in the As part of their effort, Elks 150th Anniversary Grant ploitation victims be as comfortable as possible, and to help restore San Francisco Bay Area by Elks Lodge Activities Committee to fund this project. some of their well-deserved dignity after their traumatic experi- sharing informational brochures members placed a donation bin The goal was to fill ence. and collecting clothing, in the lobby of their building so 25 backpacks by the end of More information about the Grateful Garments Project is available backpacks and other items to that members could donate new January. Among the items needed by visiting their website at http://gratefulgarment.org. help victims of sexual violence. The California Bay Area freeways throughout San Francisco, Alameda and Sacramento counties are one of the most active transportation corridors for human trafficking. When a raid is conducted by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department to rescue victims of human trafficking, the victims’ only possessions are often just the clothes on their back. Or, when a victim of sexual assault enters a Sexual Assault Response Team Page 38 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 13, 2018

The Future of Autonomous Cars Milpitas • Per request of Councilmember Barbadillo, City Council hear proposal to zone Main Street commercial-only. Reports of Officers: March 6, 2018 • Per request of Councilmember Barbadillo, Presentations: authorize staff time to analyze • Proclaim March 2018 potential affordable housing as Youth Arts Month. options on existing developed Eileen Beckley of the Santa Clara land. Council voted to gather County Office of Education information. received proclamation. • Per request of • Proclaim the week of Councilmember Nuñez, March 12 as Science Fair Week. authorize staff time to analyze Forrest Williams of Santa Clara request for a letter of support for Valley Science & Engineering San Jose City Council’s Fair Association received opposition to a proposed land proclamation. use ballot measure regarding • Swear in new City Manager Evergreen Senior Housing. Julie Edmonds-Mares. New Business: Public Forum: • Authorize a budget • Rob Means said that the appropriation of $18,392 for Council is giving him hope for Emergency Vehicle Operations the future; he’s pleased with Course (EVOC) training. their work rolling out a new • Consider directing staff to recycling system, working with submit a letter requesting the Bay Silicon Valley Clean Energy, and Area Air Quality Management helping to reduce co2 emissions. District not approve the Landfill • Voltaire Montemayor Vertical Expansion Permit welcomed as new City Manager. application permit for THE ROBOT REPORT However, the University of Michigan tests only • Tom Valore pleaded for the Newby Island Landfill. showed a “six to nine percent net energy reduction” Council to start taking the lead Consent Calendar: over the vehicle’s lifecycle when running on on the issue of gun control. • Approve estimated $62,958 autonomy mode. This went down by five percent • Joseph Weinstein demanded grant funds for Alviso Adobe, BY OLIVER MITCHELL when using a large Waymo rooftop sensor package an apology from Councilmember Interior Restoration, Project. as it increased the aerodynamic drag. The report Anthony Phan for his outburst • Adopt annual levy and I recently chaired a UJA Federation of New York also stated that the greatest net efficiencies were in at a City Council meeting last collection of assessments for Tech Talk on “The Future of Autonomous Cars” cars with gas drivetrains that benefit the most from February. landscaping and lighting with former General Motors Vice-Chairman Steve smart driving. Waymo currently uses a hybrid Public Hearing: maintenance assessment District Girsky. The auto executive enthusiastically shared Chrysler Pacifica to run its complex fusion of • Deny appeal of Planning No. 98-1, Sinclair Horizon. his vision for the next 15-to-25 years of sensors and processing units. Commission decision to approve • Adopt annual levy and driving – a congestion-free world of automated Keoleian told IEEE Spectrum magazine that Conditional Use Permit to allow collection of assessments for wheeled capsules zipping commuters to and his modeling actually “overstates real impacts from a 2,904 square foot grocery store landscaping and lighting and from work. future autonomous vehicles.” While he anticipates within an existing commercial maintenance assessment district Girsky stated that connected cars with safety the reduction of computing and sensor drag, he is building at 380 S. Main Street. no. 95-1, McCarthy Ranch. assist (autonomy-lite) features are moving much concerned that the impact of 5G communications Motion Passed 3 - 0. (Recusal, • Direct staff to fly the faster toward mass adoption than fully autonomous has not been fully explored. The increased Grilli and Barbadillo) Vietnamese heritage and freedom vehicles (sans steering wheels and pedals). In his bandwidth will lead to greater data streams and Ordinance: flag at Cesar Chavez Plaza and opinion, the largest roadblocks toward a boost power consumption for inboard systems and • Amend Milpitas Municipal host a flag raising ceremony. consumer-ready robocar are the current technical processors. In addition, he thinks that self-driving Code relating to denial, inefficiencies of prototypes on the road today, systems will lead to greater distances traveled as suspension, or revocation of Mayor Rich Tran Aye which burn huge amounts of energy supporting commuters move further away from city centers city business licenses. Vice Mayor Marsha Grilli enhanced computing and arrays of sensors. This with the advent of easier commutes. Keoleian Unfinished Business: Aye, 1 Recusal makes the sticker price closer to a 1972 Ferrari explains, “There could be a rebound effect. • Per request of Anthony Phan Aye than a 2018 Prius. They could induce travel, adding to congestion and Councilmember Barbadillo, Garry Barbadillo Aye, fuel use.” Koeleian points to a confusing conclusion approve staff time to study retail 1 Recusal As main street adoption relies heavily on and commercial spaces in the converting combustion engines to electric at by the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory Bob Nuñez Aye that presents two possible outcomes of full midtown and transit specific accessible pricing, Girsky’s sentiment was shared by plan areas. many CES 2018 participants. NVIDIA, the autonomy: leading chip manufacturer for autonomous • A reduction in greenhouse emissions by sixty vehicles, unveiled its latest technology, Xavier, with percent with greater ride sharing options auto industry partner Volkswagen in Las Vegas. • An increase of two hundred percent with Xavier promises to be 15 times more increased driving distances energy-efficient than previous chip generations delivering 30 trillion operations per second by According to Wilko Stark, Mercedes-Benz’s wielding only 30 watts of power. Vice President of Strategy, it only makes sense for New Haven autonomous vehicles to be electric as the increased After the Xavier CES demonstration, power requirements will go to the computers Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess exclaimed, Superintendent Smith honored instead of the motors. “To put such a system “Autonomous driving, zero-emission mobility, and into a combustion-engined car doesn’t make any digital networking are virtually impossible without SUBMITTED BY sense, because the fuel consumption will go up advances in AI and deep learning. Working with ALAMEDA COUNTY OFFICE tremendously,” explains Stark. NVIDIA, the leader in AI technology, enables OF EDUCATION us to take a big step into the future.” Girsky shares Stark’s view, as he predicted that the first large scale use cases for autonomy will be At the start of Black History NVIDIA is becoming the industry standard fleets of souped-up golf carts running low speed Month, on February 8th in as Volkswagen joins more than 320 companies pre-planned shuttle routes. Also, on view at CES Union City, New Haven Unified and organizations working with the chip were complimentary autonomous shared taxi rides School District Superintendent manufacturer on autonomous vehicles. While around Las Vegas, courtesy of French startup Dr. Arlando Smith was NVIDIA is leading the pack, Intel and Qualcomm Navya. Today, Navya boasts of 60 operating shuttles honored by State Senator are not far behind with their low-power solutions. in more than 10 cities, including around the Bob Wieckowski with an Electric vehicle powerhouse Tesla is developing University of Michigan. African American Heritage its own internal chip for the next generation of Leadership Award for his positive Autopilot. While these new chips represent a Fully autonomous cars might not be far behind, contributions to the Union City positive evolution in processors, there is still as Waymo has seen a 90 percent drop in component community. In recognition, much work to be done as current self-driving costs by bringing its sensor development in-house. Alameda County Superintendent embracing the well-being of all prototypes require close to 2,500 watts per second. The autonomous powerhouse recently passed the 4-million-mile marker on public roads and is of Schools L. Karen Monroe students. Dr. Smith is committed The power-consumption problem was planning on ditching its safety driver later this offered the following statement: to equipping students, including highlighted recently with a report published by year in its Phoenix, Arizona test program. “Dr. Smith is a cherished the most vulnerable, and those the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable educational leader in Alameda who serve them, with the tools to Systems. Its lead author, Greg Keoleian, questions According Dmitri Dolgov, Vice President of County and throughout our thrive. Senator Wieckowski’s whether the current autonomous car models will Waymo’s Engineering, “Sensors on our new region and state. He is an African American Heritage slow the overall adoption toward electric vehicles. generation of vehicles can see farther, sharper, and invaluable voice for students, Leadership Awards are a Keoleian’s team simulated numerous self-driving more accurately than anything available on the staff, and community members, testament to servant leadership, Ford Fusion models with different-sized computer market. Instead of taking components that might consistently focusing his efforts something that Dr. Smith configurations and engine designs. In sharing his have been designed for another application, we and that of his colleagues on embodies every day.” findings, Keoleian said, “We knew there was going engineered everything from the ground up, to be a tradeoff in terms of the energy and specifically for the task of Level 4 autonomy.” greenhouse gas emissions associated with the With increased roadside fatalities and rising equipment and the benefits gained from operational CO2 emissions, the world can’t wait too much efficiency. I was surprised that it was so significant.” longer for affordable, energy-efficient autonomous Keoleian’s conclusions challenged the transportation. Girsky and others remind us LETTERS POLICY premise of self-driving cars accelerating the there is still a long road ahead, while the industry The Tri-City Voice welcomes letters to the editor. adoption of renewal energy. For years, the advocates experts estimate that the current gas-burning Letters must be signed and include an address and of autonomous vehicles have claimed that smart Waymo Chrysler Pacifica cruising around driving will lead to a reduction of greenhouse gas Arizona costs more than one hundred times the daytime telephone number. Only the writer’s name emissions through the platooning of vehicles on sticker price of the minivan. I guess until then will be published. Letters that are 350 words or fewer highways and intersections; the decrease of there is always Citibike. will be given preference. Letters are subject to editing aerodynamic drag on freeways, and the overall for length, grammar and style. reduction in urban congestion. Courtesy of The Robot Report. For more information, visit www.therobotreport.com. [email protected] March 13, 2018 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 39 Page 40 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 13, 2018