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BY PHILIP KOBYLARZ uncertainty. What young people find essential is ground- future successful pathways so that young people can sur- PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOULCIETY ing and stability, and the Tri-City area has an incredible vive on a living wage while they do what is often forgotten organization to promote this. in our society: discovering their passion in life. At any Children of today live in a vastly different world. It is Soulciety is a non-profit created in 2008 that focuses given time, they serve approximately 180 enrollees and one filled with endless distraction, narrowing economic on creative development by channeling young people into provide services for another 300. They also feature a career opportunity, and with the recent turn of events, political the workforce. Their concentration is on internships and continued on page 4

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The Great American Songbook meets the great German Leider in Music at the Mission’s “Song and Jazz: Schubert to Ellington”! Immerse yourself in Schubert, Kern, Gershwin, Ellington and the daz- zling, rarely performed virtuoso work for double bass and baritone voice, Mozart’s “Per Questa Bella Mano,” at an elegant Tuscan villa in Milpitas overlooking the bay. The concert on Sunday, January 15 is part of The Salon Series presented by Music at the Mission.

“The Salon Series was originally versatility and appeal of artists Autris conceived as a gathering of friends Paige, César Cancino, and Bill Everett. around music, inspired by the musical “There are few performers who are gatherings (salons) of composer Franz equally at home in the classical and Schubert,” explained Bill Everett, popular world, and Autris is one of bassist and Artistic Co-Director of them,” Everett said. “He has per- Music at the Mission. The tradition of formed at the Metropolitan Opera, serving an array of wines and delicious and he has performed with Ray hors d’oeuvres is also a convivial part Charles on Broadway. That is a unique of The Salon Series. combination.” “While Mozart and Schubert seem For many years, César Cancino was far from Gershwin and Ellington, the musical director and pianist for when hearing them side by side in a Teatro Zinzanni, a European style cir- small intimate setting, the universality cus-cabaret in San Francisco, and of their music is very clear.” The pro- gram also demonstrates the incredible continued on page 12

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Pain in the Neck Research shows that improvements in Chronic neck and back pain are strength and physical function are possible common complaints among adults and even after age 60 with an appropriate can get in the way of regular activities. exercise program, she added. Strength Mukherjee said there is evidence that training, in which muscles are exercised shows physical therapy can be an effective against resistance that gets more difficult alternative to long-term use of prescription as strength improves, has even been shown pain medications, and even surgery, to to prevent frailty. reduce chronic pain, including neck and So if one of your New Year’s resolutions back pain. Physical therapists can develop is to get moving, but pain is holding you a plan that might include manual therapy, back, contact the Washington Outpatient he new year is a good time to get health care provider, Mukherjee said. flexibility and strengthening exercises, Rehabilitation Center. You don’t need a moving. But, exercising can be Therapists also need to understand the and/or electrical stimulation. They can also physician’s referral to be treated at the center. difficult when you suffer from root cause of any pain, to develop an provide tips for taking better care of your For more information about T back and neck like improving posture and aches and pains. If pain is keeping you effective treatment plan. physical therapy services or to make an techniques for lifting and moving without from achieving your New Year’s resolution, Just for You appointment, call (510) 794-9672 or visit you may want to consider physical therapy. straining your back. www.whhs.com/oprehab. To learn about “Each treatment plan is specifically “Pain can be a barrier to a more active “Chronic neck and back pain don’t other programs and services at Washington designed to meet your individual needs,” lifestyle,” said Sharmi Mukherjee, director need to get in the way of an active Hospital that can help you stay healthy, she added. “The goal is to get people back and lead physical therapist at the lifestyle,” Mukherjee said. “Physical visit www.whhs.com. to their previous level of functioning. That Washington Outpatient Rehabilitation therapy can also help reduce the pain, might mean being able to return to a sport Center. “If it hurts to move, it makes it stiffness and weakness that many people or physical activity they enjoy, or it could harder to exercise or do the physical associate with aging.” mean getting back to work. For some activities you enjoy. Physical therapy can people it might mean being able to ease pain and improve flexibility, balance perform everyday tasks like making the and range of motion, which can improve bed or getting dressed. Reducing chronic your overall quality of life.” pain and improving mobility can really The Washington Outpatient be life changing.” Rehabilitation Center is staffed by highly trained physical therapists who are skilled Therapists work with rehab patients at providing the latest techniques for to help reduce their pain, increase strength alleviating pain caused by a medical and flexibility, and improve range of condition, illness or injury. So whether motion using a variety of techniques. you are in pain due to arthritis or other They may use ultrasound, electrical medical conditions, or you wrenched stimulation, and other methods to reduce your back overdoing it at the gym, physical pain, swelling, and scar tissue, in addition therapy can help you get moving again. to guiding patients through a physical Before any treatment, physical routine, Mukherjee explained. therapists at the Washington Outpatient The exercise routines use a variety Rehabilitation Center first do a of equipment, including recumbent and comprehensive evaluation to determine upright stationary bicycles, an upper body what a patient’s condition is and if there exerciser, therapeutic exercise balls, and a If pain is keeping you from achieving your New Year’s resolution, you may want to consider physical therapy. are any underlying issues that need to be treadmill, as well as other stretching and The Washington Outpatient Rehabilitation Center is staffed by highly trained physical therapists who are addressed by a physician or other strengthening equipment. skilled at providing the latest techniques for alleviating pain so you can get moving in the new year.

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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Eating for Heart Learn About the Signs Inside Washington Learn About the Diabetes Matters: 12:00 PM Health by Reducing Hospital: The Signs & Symptoms of 12:00 AM Sidelined by Back & Symptoms of Sepsis Sports Medicine Healthy or Hoax Sodium Pain? Get Back in the Green Team Sepsis Program: Youth 12:30 PM Game Sports Injuries 12:30 AM Diabetes Matters: Urinary Incontinence Type 1.5 Diabetes Good Fats vs. in Women: What You Kidney Transplants 1:00 PM Bad Fats Community Need to Know 1:00 AM Based Senior Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Matters: Understanding Labs Supportive Shingles Services Ready, Set, Goal 1:30 PM to Improve Diabetes The Weigh to Setting 1:30 AM Management Arthritis: Do I Have Success Relieving Back Pain: One of 100 Types 2:00 PM Know Your Options 2:00 AM Latest Treatments for Cerebral Aneurysms Strengthen Your Back

2:30 PM Washington 2:30 AM Voices InHealth: Bras Washington Washington for Body & Soul Township Health Township Health Township Health Keeping Your Heart Care District Board Learn About Nutrition Care District Board Voices InHealth: Care District Board 3:00 PM for a Healthy Life Healthy Pregnancy on the Right Beat Meeting December 3:00 AM Meeting December Meeting December 14, 2016 14, 2016 14, 2016

3:30 PM Voices InHealth: Cyber- Diabetes Matters: 3:30 AM Alzheimer's Disease Low Back Pain bullying - The New Diabetes & Schoolyard Bully Heart Disease 4:00 PM Your Concerns Getting the Most Out 4:00 AM InHealth: Decisions in of Your Insurance When You Have Diabetes End of Life Care Learn If You Are at Risk Dietary Treatment to Relieving Back Pain: 4:30 PM Preventive Family Caregiver Treat Celiac Disease Know Your Options 4:30 AM for Liver Disease Healthcare Screening Series: Legal & Your Concerns What You Should for Adults Financial Affairs 5:00 PM InHealth: Senior Know About Carbs 5:00 AM Scam Prevention and Food Labels Not A Superficial Problem: Varicose Nerve Compression Shingles How Healthy Are 5:30 PM Your Lungs? Veins & Chronic Disorders of the Arm Family Caregiver Series: Recog- Diabetes Matters: The 5:30 AM Learn How to Eat Venous Disease Better! nizing the Need to Transition to Diabetes Domino a Skilled Nursing Facility Effect: ABCs 6:00 PM 6:00 AM Keys to Healthy Eyes From One Second Hip Pain in the to the Next Young and Mid- 6:30 PM Do You Suffer Washington 6:30 AM dle-Aged Adult Diabetes Matters: Raising Awareness Washington From Anxiety or Monitoring Matters About Stroke Township Health Township Health Your Concerns Depression? Care District Board Care District Board InHealth: Senior 7:00 PM Meeting December Meeting December 7:00 AM Scam Prevention 14, 2016 14, 2016 Voices InHealth: Diabetes Matters: Ready, Set, Goal 7:30 PM Healthy Pregnancy Family Caregiver Series: Learn Exercises to Help Setting 7:30 AM Tips for Navigating the Lower Your Blood Pressure The Real Impact of Healthcare System and Slow Your Heart Rate Hearing Loss & the 8:00 PM Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Matters: Latest Options for Learn the Latest Treat- 8:00 AM Strategies for Incorpo- When You Care Too Treatment ment Options for GERD rating Physical Activity Much 8:30 PM Washington 8:30 AM Washington Learn the Latest Treat- Township Health Don't Let Back Pain Township Health Diabetes Matters: Washington Understanding Labs ment Options for GERD Care District Board Sideline You Care District Board How Healthy Are Women's Center: 9:00 PM to Improve Diabetes Meeting December Meeting December Your Lungs? Cancer Genetic 9:00 AM 14, 2016 14, 2016 Management Counseling

9:30 PM Preventive How to Prevent a Family Caregiver Series: Get Back On Your Feet: Healthcare 9:30 AM Women's Health Heart Attack Driving Safety & Alternative New Treatment Options Screening Conference: Can Transportation Resources for Ankle Conditions for Adults 10:00 PM Lifestyle Reduce the Voices InHealth: The Sports Medicine Program: Big 10:00 AM Crohn's & Colitis Risk of Cancer? Greatest Gift of All Learn If You Are at Changes in Concussion Care: What Diabetes Matters: Risk for Liver You Don't Know Can Hurt You 10:30 PM Voices InHealth: Washing- Diabetes Chat Diseas Inside Washington Hospi- 10:30 AM ton's Community tal: Advanced Treatment Dietary Treatment to Superbugs: Are We Cancer Program Learn More About of Aneurysms 11:00 PM Treat Celiac Disease Winning the Family Caregiver Germ War? Kidney Disease 11:00 AM Series: Fatigue and The Real Impact of Minimally Invasive Depression Take the Steps: What Hearing Loss & the Surgery for Lower 11:30 PM You Should Know Latest Options for Back Disorders Minimally Invasive Inside Washington Hospi- Inside Washington Voices InHealth: The 11:30 AM tal: Implementing the About Foot Care Treatment Options in Hospital: Patient Safety Legacy Strength Training Gynecology Lean Management System System January 3, 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 3

OK, so you’ve tucked away the holidays and laid So, what does a preventive care resolution look out your resolutions for 2017. Spend less money? like? Maybe cut back on screen time? Slow things down “Basically, patients tend to see doctors only when and enjoy family and friends a bit more? they have health problems,” Dr. Kuruma explained. And then, the perennials – resolutions that can affect “With a resolution for preventive care, they make an our basic health. Lose weight. Exercise more. Stop appointment for an annual physical with their smoking. primary care doctor, even when feeling OK. This Why are these so hard to keep or maintain? appointment will include age and risk-related Pavani Kuruma, MD, Family Medicine physician at screening tests for various potential health the Washington Township Medical Foundation conditions, especially those that have a higher shared her thoughts. She said that part of the prob- incidence with age, such as high blood pressure or lem is the cycle of early success, and that a physician osteoporosis. The doctor can also ensure a patient is can help get things back on track. Dr. Kuruma also up-to-date on all-important immunizations.” shared ideas on some basic health resolutions that “We even recommend that young adults have an should be added to our list. annual preventive care visit. This could detect early Weight loss signs of things to start taking care of, including screening for high cholesterol.” “People often see some improvement in the beginning with their plan and methods for weight A medication check-up loss, but then they hit a wall and progress slows,” said It’s something Dr. Kuruma witnesses often. Dr. Kuruma. “This could cause them to drop their “Sometimes, patients think that just taking their resolve, and we try to help. I can talk to them and see required medication is enough,” said Dr. Kuruma, if there is something they are not doing right. This “but they need to see their doctor to be certain their can mean evaluating their food choices, portion sizes condition is getting better and the medication is and number of meals a person is eating per day. We working as intended. This resolution could require get things moving forward again.” an exam and some blood work. Occasionally Exercise medications need adjustment, and it’s best to know these things as early as possible.” Of course, a resolution to lose weight often goes All great advice from a physician who likes staying hand-in-hand with exercise – a big impact on our true to her primary resolution, one she keeps at the basic health. “If exercise is not helping the way it top of her list every year. should, I talk to patients about their regimen,” “I always make a New Year’s resolution to maintain Dr. Kuruma said. “They may be focused just on my daily exercise,” Dr. Kuruma emphasized, “and cardio and not on strength and balance. A physician I’ve been mostly successful. Some days are harder can evaluate a total exercise program to ensure than others due to such a busy life, but I’m happy to someone has a varied program that provides say it happens most of the time.” maximum benefit.” Happy New Year from Washington Hospital Quit smoking Healthcare System. Fewer people smoke these days, and that’s a great If you need help finding a primary care physician, thing. But there are still those who struggle with this visit the Washington Township Medical Foundation very difficult journey, and physicians like Dr. Kuruma website at www.mywtmf.com and click on the tab for can help. “Your Doctor.” “I usually see that patients have motivation to stop smoking, but it’s such a strong addiction that we may have to try multiple solutions,” explained Dr. Kuruma. “For instance, if a patient tells me that nicotine patches aren’t working, we can always suggest other options. We know that if patients maintain the commitment, they can succeed – and our doctors are here not only to encourage success, but also to help with alternate and safe methods for ending the habit.” Preventive health care “I think everyone, no matter what their age is, should put preventive care on their list of resolutions,” said Dr. Kuruma. “This is something many of us overlook, but it's a great habit to get into.” Page 4 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 3, 2017

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vehicles that promote theatrical produc- tion and the creative need for expression. Unincorporated will feature events along East 14th Street and Mission in Ashland that will transform sites of urban blight into artistic celebration. The productions, in the form of pop-up shows, will be based fair each spring to further brighten Beyond our borders, their international care, and the inability to enter into on life stories that reflect the challenges outlooks and to promote opportunity. concentration is located in the Philippines. educational venues that lead to many have faced and conquered. Funded Initially founded as an arts The organization’s mission is geared self-improvement. Soulciety concentrates by the NEA’s “Our Town” grant, this organization, Soulciety has produced towards improving rural and impoverished its efforts on South Hayward and the project is currently in the works. dozens of theatrical works, art events communities through the cultivation of Ashland/Cherryland districts where there Their Bridge Program was created to featuring performance, and workshops of the arts, employment development, and are thousands of at-risk children who need provide aid and education to youths in an educational nature. They have brought aid programs for children throughout direction and a helping hand. Often, their rural areas of the Philippines. Partnering the community together with children, many provinces of the island nation. organization is the only hope for a way out with Oakland’s The Stride Center, a school artists, educators, and those willing to give Director of Operations Aaron Horner of the cycle of poverty and hopelessness for IT training, and in conjunction with their time and effort to foster creativity to stressed that there is a current need for that is the stark reality in a culture divided LBC, the world’s largest Filipino shipping inspire young people on their paths to “newer used computers” that will be put between the haves and have nots. company, refurbished computers are sent self-discovery. They have put on to use for the betterment of those they Theirs is a two-pronged deployment overseas for much-needed computer labs. performances at Chabot College and the serve and these communities as a whole. with programs at the Ashland Center in They also support a Performing Arts Herbst Theatre in San Francisco. Backed The problem in Hayward and the San Leandro and headquarters on Ruus program for these children, often their by grants from various donors like the San Leandro area is especially pronounced. Street in Hayward. They feature a Youth first access to creative outlets. National Endowment for the Arts and Children with little structure or the Employment Program (YEP) for The founder of this vast undertaking is Kaiser, they have an established history opportunity offered to the more affluent 11-17 year olds and a REACH Rescue Ron Carino. He recruited his friend Aaron of channeling the goodwill of others to often find themselves descending into gang EMT (Emergency Management Horner as the one responsible for making those in need. life, homelessness, incarceration, foster Technician) program for 18-24 year olds dreams do-able. Both were born and bred in in addition to a Subsidized Wage Hayward and here they saw skyrocketing Employment Program. YEP is crime rates and unacceptable levels of concentrated on education and job-skills, juvenile delinquency. At the same time, they one of the most successful programs in recognized Hayward as place full of artistic Alameda County. The REACH Ashland voice: a city full of musicians, writers, Youth Center, surrounded by other service painters, and dancers. They channeled their providers, gives those in need an expertise and love of the arts into Soulciety, immersive environment of local support. working diligently towards the goal of Paid apprenticeships are offered to making our world a better place for all. radically change the physical and For more information, call spiritual landscape. (510) 481-4500 or visit Soulciety’s two arts programs, Empower http://soulciety.org/. and the Unincorporated Project, are January 3, 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 5

Chabot Space & Science Center dives into oceans

SUBMITTED BY Pamela S. Turner. Turner will give us a behind-the-scenes look at the SHERYL STUART work of scientist Dr. Janet Mann Chabot Space & Science and the amazing tool-using Center will host an evening of dolphins she studies in Shark Bay, ocean-themed fun on Friday, Western Australia. January 6 starting at 6 p.m. This Diving in Saipan – Maritime month’s $5 First Friday will be a Archaeology Talk by Sam Bell night all about the ocean. The band Shark Alley Hobos will 8:15 p.m. serenade visitors with sea We tend to think of shanties, and Oakland children’s archaeologists as digging in dirt, author of “The Dolphins of but vast amounts of cultural Shark Bay,” Pamela Turner, will material lies beneath the waves. give a book talk about why Dive deep into the study of dolphins are smart and the underwater WWII aircraft in tool-using dolphins of Shark Bay, Saipan (located in the Australia. A screening of Commonwealth of the Northern “Sanctuary in the Sea” will be Marianas Islands) and find out followed by a talk on sharks and what archaeology can teach sanctuaries by David McGuire, us about these sites. Director of Shark Stewards. Ocean Interactive Chabot’s own Sam Bell will share Activity Area her underwater adventures as a 6:00 p.m. – 10 p.m. maritime archaeologist. Ocean-themed activities, plus Learn about your favorite dancing, planetarium shows and marine life and take a deep dive telescope viewing will round out into our oceans through the full evening at the Center. interactive activities and talks with local community organiza- Schedule: tions that work to make sure Shark Alley Hobos our oceans thrive. 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Dance Party in Beyond Join the Sea Shanty band the Blast Off with Interstellar Shark Alley Hobos as they sing Space DJs: Yo! Santos ballads of the sea! Drawing upon & miz-iggy timeless sea ballads, modern day 6:00 p.m. – 10 p.m. spirits-inspired sing-a-longs, and original songs of wanderlust and debauchery, the Shark Alley Telescope Makers Hobos will have you shivering Workshop your timbers and raising a glass 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. to good friends and good times. Planetarium “Sanctuary in The Sea” Film Show schedule available with a talk on Sharks and at the door. Sanctuaries by David McGuire Telescope Viewing of Shark Stewards 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Admission to the Center and Shark Stewards is a Bay Area all activities is $5 per person. nonprofit dedicated to restoring Members are free. Tickets may be ocean health by saving sharks purchased in advance online at from overfishing and the shark www.chabotspace.org. fin trade, and protecting critical marine habitat through marine $5 First Friday protected areas and shark Friday, Jan 6 sanctuaries. 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Why Are Dolphins Smart? Talk by Pamela S. Turner, Author Chabot Space & Science Center of “The Dolphins of Shark Bay” 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland 7:00 p.m. (510) 336-7373 We all know dolphins are smart. But why are dolphins www.chabotspace.org smart? Dive into the true lives of Admission: $5 per person, bottlenose dolphins with author free for members

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Get our App and you will always know what is happening. We also have the back issues archived Page 6 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 3, 2017 Interviews are Happening Now to Become a Senior Peer Counselor Looking for empathetic Seniors over 50 to participate in this program to offer emotional support for other Seniors in the Tri-City Community. Interview to receive the 54 hour training to become a volunteer Senior Peer Counselor. Training is conducted at the City of Fremont offices. Contact us for more information and to set up an interview- Lis Cox, LMFT at 510-574-2064 or email at [email protected]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Newark schools need solutions from parents, teachers and students before developers Newark Unified School District (“NUSD”) As a sophomore at Memorial, I had recently presented a 2030 strategic facilities plan Mr. Pangburn for chemistry. I believe he had even prepared by Dutra Cerro Graden to the public. then already been teaching for decades there. Despite its name, it only details a seven-year Unlike Ms. Hallford’s classes, his was not so roadmap suggesting ideas such as selling off rigorous. Students could do whatever they wanted public land and rebuilding facilities. and I personally did not learn much at all. A year or First of all, the plans sound like an excellent two later, a fight broke out in his class, which got idea—if you are a real estate developer. But for the posted on YouTube. Presumably, the only reason rest of us, residents and former and current students he was forced to resign was because of the video, of Newark, eliminating open space and playfields at even though this was but one example of many the Junior High, McGregor and Musick doesn’t classes, including AP classes, that demonstrated sound all that great. I support getting more money a distinct lack of discipline. for the district, but money does not last forever. This issue has continued years after I have Obviously, some of our school buildings are in need graduated from high school. One teacher who I will of repair, but I would hope the district would not name but is currently employed by NUSD also pursue with more urgency issues such as the quality allows his students to do whatever they want in his of education at Newark public schools. class. Despite serious concern from other teachers in For instance, wouldn’t allowing teachers to have the department, administration has just decided to more time to spend with students and parents, let him have a number of second chances. rather than have constant meetings with Who is accountable for ensuring students are administration, be a cost-effective way of improving getting everything they can from their classes and our schools? thus averting parents from otherwise considering In eighth grade, I had Ms. Hallford for English, private schools? LETTERS POLICY who offered one of the most rigorous classes Frankly, one can surely understand my The Tri-City Voice welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must throughout my education in Newark. Despite skepticism when a real estate developer is telling be signed and include an address and daytime telephone number. having served thirty years as an excellent English Newark that pricy new buildings are what our Only the writer’s name will be published. Letters that are 350 teacher and department head, she was forced to district needs to become award winning, premiere and resign because of a power struggle with innovative. Our students and residents need more words or fewer will be givepreference. Letters are subject to administration. Shortly after, Fremont’s School open space and playfields, not less. But even more so, editing for length, grammar and style. District told her they would pay her double what they need solutions crafted by parents, teachers and [email protected] Newark was paying her and she was hired on the students before those from real estate developers. spot. How many other first-rate teachers have been Ricardo Corte driven away by our district and administration? Newark Hobbs Hearing Date Moved

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A last-minute change in the Hobbs Residential proposal to build 56 houses on a hillside property along Mission Boulevard will move the date for the Fremont Planning Commission hearing to January 26, in- stead of January 12. Details of the change are not yet available. Emails regarding this proposal may still be sent to Bill Roth in the Fremont Planning Department at [email protected] not later than January 18.

For more information about the development, go to www.ShapeOurFremont.com

Snort among barks: Amy the pig excels in dog agility class

AP WIRE SERVICE indoor pig is a quick learner and very motivated by food rewards. KENT, Wash. (AP), Feb 12 – One student in a KOMO reports (http://is.gd/pawibB ) that Amy suburban Seattle dog agility class is drawing a lot of has already graduated from puppy manners class attention, and not just for her athletic skills. Amy is and has moved on to agility and obedience at the a pig. Family Dog Training Center in Kent. Amid the barking of corgis, collies and Training center president Kathy Lang says that's Labradors, visitors will sometimes hear a snort. And a first, though she recalls a pygmy goat did attend there's Amy, jumping through the hoop, balancing several training classes. on the teeter-totter, retrieving the dumbbell and ––– zipping through the play tunnel. Information from: KOMO-TV, http://www.ko- Lori Stock owns 5-month-old Amy and says her motv.com/ January 3, 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 7

SUBMITTED BY ERIN HARRISON, OAKLAND ZOO

The holidays were a hit for the animals at Oakland Zoo with gifts pouring in from the public and surplus Christmas trees donated by local Christmas tree farms. Instead of Christmas trees going to landfills, the trees have been filling animal habitats as enrichment Leftover trees are used to create sticky snacks, fun furniture, perfect hiding places, and smelly scents that animals enjoy. Elephants, giraffes, zebras, camels, and goats especially like the tree branches as an appetizer, while baboons and otters prefer hunting through pine needles for a game of find the hidden treats. Zoo animals also received other gifts donated from an Animal’s Wish List put together by zoo keepers at internet retailer Amazon.com. These included puzzle-feeders, balls and other items for the enjoyment of Sun bears, tigers, zebras, baboons and chimps. “The elephants and other animals at Oakland Zoo will be spreading the holiday cheer far past New Year’s Day as they enjoy the scrumptious taste of a noble or Douglas fir,” said Gina Kinzley, Co-Elephant Manager at Oakland Zoo. “While elephants may enjoy the taste, other animals use the trees for furniture or hiding places as well as an air freshener. Over the years, the elephants have gotten picky, and prefer to dine on noble firs,” she added. The Oakland Zoo is home to more than 660 native and exotic animals. The zoo offers many educational programs and kid’s activities for science field trips, family day trips and birthday parties. Nestled in the Oakland Hills, in 500-acre Knowland Park, the Zoo is located at 9777 Golf Links Road, off Highway 580. For details, visit the zoo’s website at http://www.oaklandzoo.org.

Fremont Elks Lodge and Home Depot create Garden of Heroes

SUBMITTED BY JOAN WHITE chosen because the lodge is committed to improve lives of veterans. In November, members of the Fremont Elks Team Depot broke up into groups that laid Lodge and Team Depot, employees of down mulch on pathways and around trees, 10 Home Depot stores, partnered to create, placed garden art pieces near the entrance, and cleanup and improve common area gardens at planted flowers and fruit trees. Several benches the Livermore VA Hospital. were assembled, planter boxes built and an Twice a year, Team Depot takes on a community American flag was woven into fencing. service project for which they provide all materials Fremont Elks Lodge 2121, continues, in the and tools needed. In looking for a non-profit to spirit of its motto, “Elks Care, Elks Share,” partner with on the Livermore VA Garden of expanding its involvement with community Heroes project, the Fremont Elks lodge was service and “paying it forward.” Page 8 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 3, 2017

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NEW YORK (AP), The popular mobile game “Poke- ALBANY, N.Y. (AP), Millions of workers mon Go’’ is now available on the Apple Watch, squashing across the U.S. will see their pay increase as rumors that the game’s maker was scrapping such plans. 19 states bump up their minimum wages as The game involves catching digital pocket monsters in the new year begins. an augmented-reality version of your surroundings. The California, New York and Michigan are Apple Watch version will let you discover nearby Poke- among the states with increases taking effect mon and collect special items, such as potions, from in early January. nearby “PokeStops.’’ But once you encounter a Pokemon, Massachusetts and Washington state will you will need to use your iPhone to catch it. have the highest new minimum wages at Still, the Apple Watch should make it easier for players $11 per hour. California will raise its wage to to log their steps (needed to advance in the game and to $10.50 for large businesses. hatch new Pokemon out of eggs), and to avoid walking New York state is taking a regional around with their phones held out to search for nearby approach, with the wage rising to $11 in monsters. New York City, $10 in its suburbs and “Pokemon Go’’ was a huge success when it came out $9.70 upstate. in July. It’s not clear how the Apple Watch version will Voters in Arizona, Maine, Colorado and Scan for our FREE App or do, especially now that it’s too cold in much of the Washington approved increases in this year’s Search App Store for TCVnews Northern Hemisphere to be outside catching Pokemon. election. Seven other states are automatically Plans for the watch version had been announced at raising the wage based on indexing. Get our App and you will always know Apple’s iPhone launch event in September. New York City fast-food worker and labor what is happening. We also have the The game’s maker, Niantic, hasn’t announced any organizer Alvin Major says the increases will back issues archived plans for Android Wear and Samsung Gear smartwatches. help many workers get by. January 3, 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 9 ‘Beyond Bling’: Exhibit of jewelry made from unusual stuff

BY SOLVEJ SCHOU Dutch artist and jeweler Paul young — and across cultures. It’s a Derrez’s 1985 “Pebble Collar’’ is great way for people to connect LOS ANGELES (AP), A made out of potato-size ovals of with the jewelry.’’ brooch in the shape of a dung cork, lightly spray-painted pink On a recent day at the exhibit, beetle, made out of a gray metal and strung with a red cotton cord. museum goers excitedly milled teaspoon. A bracelet resembling a For his striking 2010 “Smoky around Oye’s necklace. Others koi fish, with scales of glistening Quartz on Countersink Nail’’ gravitated to a wall of beautifully red, white and blue thumb tacks. ring, Swiss jewelry designer strange, sculptural brooches and An enormous yellow, black and Bernhard Schobinger shoved a items, including German jewelry white statement necklace made nail he forged out of white gold artist Gerd Rothmann’s “Die entirely out of tiny Lego pieces. through a large quartz stone Goldene Nase’’ nosepiece, cast in These and other 20th and faceted like a diamond, but gold from Boardman’s own nose. 21st century works in the exhibit intentionally chipped and “This exhibit elevates what we “Beyond Bling: Jewelry from the imperfect, said Tigerman. do as crafts artists,’’ Oye said. Lois Boardman Collection,’’ at “The idea of avant-garde jew- “People have no idea you can the Los Angeles County Museum elry is not new. As far back as the make jewelry from these of Art, are not only created from 19th century, people were materials, such as thumb tacks unusual materials, using creative experimenting with unconven- and Legos, as art.’’ techniques; they’re each tional materials,’’ she said. “In the Sandra Enterline, 56, a jeweler whimsically unique. 1960s, (artists in) the U.S., in San Francisco, began making The exhibit features 50 pieces Germany and other countries jewelry in high school before by jewelry designers from the took it to a new level. The going to art school to learn United States, Europe, Australia exhibit documents that shift, jewelry as a craft. Her 1998 and New Zealand from the beginning in the ‘60s and “Queen Bee’’ brooch is fabricated 300-piece collection recently continuing to today.’’ out of 18-karat gold, on a bed of donated to the museum by San Francisco jewelry artist real flower pollen, with a real Boardman, a Southern Emiko Oye, 42, patterned her queen yellow jacket fixed in the California collector. bold 2008 “Maharajah’s 6th’’ center and covered by a dome “The unifying element of all Lego necklace after French of low-magnifying glass. the pieces is that they all seem to jeweler Louis Boucheron’s She originally created the express an idea, and not just diamond-and-emerald necklace brooch for a 1998 traveling ex- adorn a body,’’ said Bobbye for an Indian Maharajah in 1928. hibit honoring then U.S. Secre- Tigerman, the exhibit’s She first started making tary of State Madeleine Albright, co-curator. “These jewelers are Lego-based jewelry in 2007 after who loved brooches. making things that are reflecting visiting a new Lego store and “I was thinking about political ideas and personal getting hooked on the Danish Madeleine, because she was the experiences, and not just toy building bricks. queen bee,’’ Enterline said. reflecting wealth and status.’’ Boucheron’s use of white “Contrasting the fragility of the The exhibit runs until Feb. 5. platinum, and his departure from bee with the gold shows the The rings, bracelets, necklaces flat, two-dimensional jewelry brooch’s high-low value. The bee is and brooches on display combine design, inspired her, Oye said. on the same type of pin you would precious materials such as gold She used hundreds of Lego pieces have in a butterfly collection.’’ and silver with non-precious from donated sets as well as used, For those interested in making materials such as feathers, leather, rare, vintage pieces from jewelry using unusual materials, glass and plastic. collectors. She started by taking Oye and Enterline recommended A 1969 red-white-and-blue Boucheron’s original sketch of his amassing a collection of interest- Plexiglas breastplate by the late necklace, enlarging it and putting ing items, and taking a basic jew- East Coast jeweler it on her wall. Then she traced elry-making workshop. Most of Carolyn Kriegman has saucy, over the drawing, and used it all, have fun! bright-red stars covering the like a map. “Go into your kitchen junk chest. Swiss jeweler David “I dumped all the white, black drawer. Get a glue gun, get some Bielander’s 2007 “Dung Beetle’’ and yellow Legos on the floor and wire, get some pliers and start brooch — which Bielander started to play, to see what shapes playing,’’ said Oye. “I would created by bending and slicing could mimic the design of the collect board games, and all the a spoon — and his 2013 thumb original necklace,’’ she said. “One little colorful pieces that came with tack-decorated “Koi’’ bracelet thing I love about using Lego is them.” imaginatively use everyday how it reaches every part of the so- materials. cial spectrum — male, female, old,

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Aries the Ram (March 21- will be certain that you need to mer solstice to things financial. vestments, shared resources, in- choose to do so anyway. The April 20): Mars, the god of war depart a situation so you can Use caution with tools and ma- heritance, debt and money owed month of February constellates and your avatar in the zodiac, give it more thought. Near the chinery from June 28 to July 4. to you. Then the New Moon around dealing with debt, in- begins this year in the laid back middle of April the cause of Between July 23 and September Eclipse occurs in your 2nd solar vestments, and finances (or sign of Pisces. The pace is slow your reticence becomes clear. 20 you are focused on home, house of financial resources on other material things) that you until it moves into your personal You likely will give that thing or property and family. Repairs are August 21. The revelations of share with others. An unusual sign on January 28. At that person a wide berth until the be- necessary, perhaps even in rela- the Aug. 7 eclipse may send you total eclipse of the Moon occurs point you will sense a new surge ginning of June, when you feel tionships. The last Mercury ret- back to study and refine your in your sign on February 10. of power and self-confidence. more sure of yourself. In Octo- rograde for you is in the sign of spending habits. Jupiter, the This is a time of revelation, You will have a strong urge to ber Jupiter moves into your 7th partnership(s), whether marital planet of expansion and im- whether personal or public. The escape whatever contains you on house of partnerships/clientele. or business. You may feel the provements, spends the first 9 time of late March and early February 23—27. Bow to the Jupiter is known to make im- need to review old issues to- months of 2016 in your house April may bring art, beauty, or a authorities between the end of provements in whatever sector gether. The Other may have cir- of living quarters, family matters new love into your life. Give May and mid-July. They are big- he travels. It is likely you will cumstances that cause you to and property. In October, yourself time for reflection and ger than you are. Give special in- make one or more decisions slow down and wait for him or Jupiter moves its spotlight to solitude beginning with the terest to health issues during about partnerships near the be- her to make a decision. Between your solar 5th, bringing a note Summer Solstice until near your September and October. Use ginning of October A new rela- January and September Jupiter, of creativity, fun and play into birthday in August. The month caution October 11 through the tionship at that time will have a the planet of expansion is travel- your life for a full year. Those of August is intense with a new 19th as accidents are possible. rocky start, but things become ing in your house of fun, play, who want to have children likely Moon eclipse in your sign on Love life reverses or decelerates much smoother in November. gambling, lovers, and children. will be given that gift. Saturn August 21st. That symbolizes early March through April, but In December you will be espe- In October it moves to the terri- continues in the house of work the dawning of a new thought, returns to an improved normal cially conscious of expenditures tory of work and routine. Both and health. It demands that you plan, or idea. For the month be- in May. Avoid making big deci- and debts. You may prefer to set of these areas will be improved focus attention on each of these tween August 22 and September sions while Mercury is retro- aside extravagance for the 2017 through the year. through the end of the year. 22 your attention is likely to be grading in your sign between Holiday Season and that is ap- focused on organizing your fi- April 20 and May 14th. Starting propriate for you. Ignore the in- Cancer the Crab (June 21-July Leo the Lion (July 22-August nances and putting accounts in in September, you will have ben- ternal critic who chastises you 21): We cannot look at Cancer 22): You begin the year in a order. Between the end of Octo- efits connected to insurance, for living a leaner season. without giving thought to this work mode. Now is the time to ber and mid-November you will stocks, partner’s resources, taxes, year’s eclipses. The Full Moon start a diet or exercise routine. It be attending to home and family and/or estate matters. You likely Gemini the Twins (May 21- eclipse on February 10 shines a calls for reorganization of your matters. Jupiter, the planet of ex- will make an important decision June 20): You begin this year spotlight on your financial af- schedule but you will probably pansion and general good for- about partnership(s) in Novem- with Mercury, your ruling fairs. If there are errors in calcu- ber or December. planet, in retrograde motion, so lation, they will be discovered, you will enjoy a pause in activity or perhaps a new resource be- Taurus the Bull (April 21-May while you continue to ponder comes available. Later in Febru- Are you interested in a personal 20): Venus, your avatar in the your life and your investments. ary, the New Moon eclipse horoscope? zodiac, begins the year in ro- Mercury turns direct on January occurs in the house of your Vivian Carol may be reached at mantic and artistic Pisces. 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tune, is in your solar third house dens. He is a carrier of good for- other. Beginning October 10 for discuss it after that. There is of communications, siblings, tune as well. You may already be one year Jupiter enters your sign, Capricorn the Goat (Decem- likely a surprising twist or shift and short distance travel. In Oc- involved in a new relationship lightening your load and relieving ber 22-January 19): During near March 2 that alters your tober it begins a year long trek and it is likely to continue. your anxieties. From October 22 December of 2016, Mercury was plans with regard to transporta- through your house of home, Venus, the original goddess of through the end of November retrograding in your sign. That tion, the law, communications, family and property. love, romance and the arts, is your best results will occur by phenomenon often represents a education and publishing. A wish your planetary avatar. She begins waiting. On December 9, your feeling of difficulty concluding may be fulfilled. During 2018 Virgo the Virgin (August 23- the year in your work or daily ruling planet enters your sign and anything. During January there you will move into a situation September 22): Mercury, your routine, bringing positive experi- you will have a burst of energy will be a slow move toward better that is more solitary and allows avatar among the planets, has ences to that area. During Febru- and self-confidence. motion and accomplishments. you greater quietude than you been retrograding since mid-De- ary through May she goes Saturn, your ruling planet, con- have had in a long time. cember, so you have experienced through a retrograde cycle. Dur- Sagittarius the Archer (Novem- tinues for one more year in your a slower holiday season than ing those months you or your ber 22-December 21): You 12th house, suggesting that you Pisces the Fish (February 19- many. You may be reflecting upon partner may be in a questioning have one more year of serious may still be in the quiet zone. March 20): Mars, the Warrior your relationship to a lover or a period. This is meant to give work on your new identity. Sat- Two years out of every 24 is a god, is your companion for all of child. After January 8 life begins both of you some time to evalu- urn has been in your sign for time for a metaphorical sabbati- January. You may use it to take to resume normal speed. The ate how to make the relationship one-and-a-half years. Two-and- cal. Your ambitions may not yet initiatives beyond your normal week following March 19 is likely better. Some may even separate a-half years is a long time, but be rewarded at this time. During reticent self. It is also a great to be intense, with concerns over for a time to reflect before com- you are re-creating yourself and this period (2016-2017) attempts starter signal for a new exercise taxes, debts, or money that comes ing together later in June. In Oc- that requires effort and energy, to achieve recognition are routine. Jupiter, one of your rul- from joint resources. That could tober your income or other and multiple beginnings. It is not thwarted. Rest now and don’t ing planets, spends much of this be related to partner’s income, resources will show signs of im- the type of thing that can be abuse yourself because you can’t year in the sign of Libra. This pensions, or insurance payoffs. provement. You may also begin a managed briefly. One piece of the “get ahead.” In November and brings partnership(s) of all kinds Between March 23 and May 5 it new relationship which is mutu- puzzle began with a challenging December of 2017 you will expe- to the fore. It suggests the shar- is best not to initiate new legal, ally beneficial. If not a new rela- launch in August, 2016. During rience a crack in the shadows ing of resources with others for educational or publishing mat- tionship, it will be a fresh January 2017 it comes to a turn- which will grow to a fresh start in whom you care. The Full Moon ters. Wait out that time to see if beginning. The wrinkles will be ing point. You likely will decide the winter of 2018. Be patient Eclipse in your sign occurs on those issues will resolve them- worked out by Nov. Save money to pour more effort into the proj- and you will feel better at that February 10, symbolizing revela- selves. If they are not resolved, for upcoming repairs to your ect or let it go entirely in favor of time. Meanwhile, take this time tions, whether public or private. work on those with gusto be- aging home or vehicle in 2018. some other, easier approach to- to reflect upon what mountain Your work and health will be the tween May 16 and June 6. Use ward your goal. If you choose to you want to climb next. subject. Financial surprises may caution with tools and machinery Scorpio the Scorpion (October remain with it, you will see re- happen in March and Septem- from June 28 to July 4. On July 23-November 21): Mars, the sults by the end of May. That is Aquarius the Water Bearer ber. That may or may not be fa- 25th Mercury enters your own Warrior god, is one of your rul- another turning point, requiring (January 20-February 18): In vorable. Income continues to be sign of Virgo and remains there ing planets and it begins the year you to pour on the effort once August of 2016 you may have up and down. Don’t allow any- essentially through Sep 29. It will in your 5th house of romance, again. It requires considerable taken on a major responsibility one to sell you something too go through an entire retrograde children and creativity. Near Jan- tenacity to keep it afloat and at your work or in the commu- good to be true. Don’t mix water cycle during this period. Be pre- uary 11 you likely will have a many would not do it. You have nity around you. At the time you and electricity, especially be- pared to accept that time as inde- bright idea in one of these areas. considerable support through did not know the depth of the tween August and October. cisive, especially with long term Health matters become impor- friends and allies. There will challenge or you might have by- Note that there will be a new planning. The last Mercury retro- tant between January 27 and likely be a surprising event early passed it. However, you are not a moon eclipse in your sign on grade period begins in mid-No- March 9. Matters of partnership in March with an extra boost of quitter, so if you adopt a respon- February 26. This signifies the vember. and continues through are prominent March 9 through help. You will discover a high- sibility you generally will see it beginning of new creativity for the end of the year. That will be a April 20. You have challenges be- tech program or gadget in May through to its end. This project those in Pisces. It begins in the time of attention to home, prop- tween April 21 and May 30. You that will ease the burden of your likely has one more year to the unconscious and may not sur- erty, and family. Jupiter has ex- want to tell your troubles to oth- journey. By the end of 2017 you finish line, so you must pace face until a few months go by. panded your financial resources ers, but it is a bad idea to do so. will see the new identity emerg- yourself. A Full Moon eclipse on Saturn continues for another since Sep of 2016 and this will The Powers That Be are stronger ing. Mercury will retrograde in February 10th brings a time of year in your 10th house of life continue until Oct. 2017. than you until mid-August. Then your sign during November and illumination over any marital or direction. If you love your work, you may get a lucky break and be December and require you to partnership situations. Then the there will be more of it. If you Libra the Scales (September in the right place at the right add the finishing touches. This answering eclipse of August 7 are weary with it, then you may 23-October 22): Jupiter, the time late August, and early Sep- project may be among those helps you resolve your personal decide to do something else by original Zeus, is firmly in your tember. In September and Octo- hardest in your lifetime, but it is issues in the same relationship(s). the end of 2017. sign until Oct. He tends to ber you likely will be offering well worth it to become your You will see the situation more lighten any load, and soften bur- yourself as a caretaker for an- own person. clearly and will be better able to Page 12 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 3, 2017

continued from page 1 The Dominican Center 43326 Mission Cir, Fremont Free Song and Jazz: Schubert to Ellington Sunday, Jan 15 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Milpitas (address provided upon purchase) (510) 402-1724 [email protected] www.musicatmsj.org Tickets: $55

toured extensively with Joan Baez as her musical director In addition to The Salon Series Song and Jazz: and pianist. Most recently, he was Musical Director/Pi- Schubert to Ellington on January 15, Music at the anist for “Life Without Makeup” starring Rita Moreno. Mission will host a Free Community Concert, “Song and In addition to Music at the Mission, Everett has Jazz, Abridged” on Thursday, January 12 at The performed with highly regarded ensembles throughout the Dominican Center in Fremont. Enjoy a sampling of jazz Bay Area and currently serves as Principal Bassist of and classical music with Everett, Paige, and Cancino while Symphony Silicon Valley. He was also Principal Bassist of you wait out the weekday traffic. Tickets are not required. the San Jose Symphony and spent three years as an acting Directions to The Dominican Center and a campus map member of the San Francisco Symphony. are available at www.msjdominicans.org. The Song and Jazz: Schubert to Ellington program Music at the Mission Song and Jazz: Schubert to includes Franz Schubert’s “An die Musik” and “Erlkönig,” Ellington tickets are only available in advance through the William Purcell’s “Music for Awhile,” Duke Ellington’s Music at the Mission website at www.musicatmsj.org. The “In the Beginning, God,” Jerome Kern’s “Ol’ Man River,” Salon Series concert address in Milpitas will be provided Moses Hogan’s “My Good Lord Done Been Here,” upon ticket purchase. George Gershwin’s “I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’,” and Song and Jazz, Abridged W. A. Mozart’s “Per Questa Bella Mano.” Thursday, Jan 12 Bill Everett, bassist and Artistic Co-Director of Music at the Mission. 5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Photo by James Sakane. January 3, 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 13

ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY smaller number of native species cycle, unless there are drought DANIEL O’DONNELL can be found in Australia, South conditions that limit winter and America, and Eastern Asia in spring rainfall. Occasional here are very few areas with similar climates. Most supplemental summer watering New Year’s resolutions Proteas and Leucadendrons like a will not harm the plant and will that come to fruition dry summer, wet winter, and be required if the leaves begin to T mild temperature climate. This brown and dry out. Proteas and immediately. Most take dedication, persistence, and hard makes them ideal plants for most Leucadendrons do not need work to eventually achieve a goal. regions in the Bay Area. fertilizing. They have adapted to If adding color and drama to the Proteas and Leucadendrons survive in soils low in nutrients. garden is on this year’s list of can be purchased in Fremont A thin yearly application of intentions, then consider planting from Dale Hardware’s nursery organic compost will not over a Leucadendron or Protea. department or Regan Nursery, or fertilize them and can help keep Planting one with red-tipped from Evergreen Nursery in the soil porous. leaves, bright yellow and pink San Leandro. Usually, each of the Proteas and Leucadendrons, variegated foliage, or large nurseries will have at least one or in addition to adding color and stunning flowers will immediately more types in stock and remarkable flowers to an outdoor transform a colorless winter sometimes other varieties can landscape, can be cut just above garden into something be ordered on request. The where the stem begins to be used noteworthy and make next year’s California Protea Association in indoor floral arrangements. All resolution list one goal shorter. (www.californiaprotea.org), a leaves below the waterline should Plants have scientific nonprofit company that be stripped off. They offer flowers classifications based on their promotes and assists cultivators, and foliage that stay fresh and similar characteristics. The first sellers, and purchasers of Proteas vibrant much longer than many plant classification is Kingdom. grown in California, also has a other plants. So much so, that This includes all plants. Then the list of growers and contact adding a small amount of bleach groupings get smaller and smaller information. to the vase might be needed to as the plants’ characteristics The best time to plant Proteas prevent algae from growing. The become more defined. The and Leucadendrons in this area is water should be changed weekly last four groups of plant late October through February. and the arrangement should be classifications in descending They prefer full sun, well-drain- placed in a bright location for Giant” is from another genus –Leucadendron “Silver Tree” is order are Family, Genus, Species, ing low-nutrient soil, and good longevity. found in the Protea family. It is a stunning soft silvery grey tree and Variety or Cultivar. air circulation. Planting them Proteas are usually chosen for also referred to as a Pincushion that can grow up to 40 feet tall. Protea is both a family and a with the crowns an inch or two the shape and color of their flow- Protea because of the bright Planting a Protea or common name of a group of above the ground level can ers. Some striking examples are: orange and red stamens with Leucadendron will not only evergreen flowering shrubs and prevent the roots from getting –Protea “Grandicolor,” a yellow tips, giving the appearance spruce up and add color to a trees. Leucadendrons are a too wet. A layer of mulch can medium to large shrub with of a pincushion. garden for a fresh start this year, colorful genus in the Protea fam- help regulate the ground blue/gray foliage and cone-shaped Leucadendrons are commonly but will provide interest all year ily. Pollen fossils from different temperature from severe winter pink flower buds that turn cream used for their foliage color. Some long and over many new years plants in the Proteaceae or their cold snaps, but it should be thin when opened exposing magenta colorful options are: to come. ancestors can be traced back enough to allow the ground to centers. They make excellent –Leucadendron “Jester” that anywhere from 75 million years dry out between waterings. wedding bouquets. has bright pink and lime colored Daniel O’Donnell is the ago to 300 million years ago, A new plant will need –Protea aristata has soft pine leaves with dark green centers. co-owner and operator of an or- making them one of the oldest supplemental water for needle-like leaves and a majestic, –Leucadendron “Safari ganic landscape design/build flowering plant families. approximately three years until inverted cone-shaped flower that Sunrise” has green leaves that company in Fremont. There are over 300 types of established. It will adapt beyond fades from a dark maroon outside develop into bright red bracts at www.Chrysalis-Gardens.com Proteas, including Leucaden- that to the natural wet winter, to a crimson and pink center. the top of the brilliant red stems. drons, native to South Africa. A dry summer California climate –Leucospermum “Flame Page 14 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 3, 2017

Sign up for PGE Energy Alerts

SUBMITTED BY TAMAR SARKISSIAN

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that resi- dential customers have a new way to take control of their energy bills this winter. With PG&E’s Energy Alerts, customers can better manage their energy usage and budgets. “Our customers asked for a solution to help them budget for their energy needs and we listened. The Energy Alerts program is designed to be an easy-to-use tool that lets customers stay on top of their energy use in any given month,” said Laurie Giammona, Chief Customer Of- ficer of PG&E Corporation. Sign up PG&E’s Energy Alerts in less than five minutes: 1. Go to pge.com/energyalerts 2. Set your personal budget threshold to get an alert when your bill is forecast to exceed your threshold. 3. Choose to receive your energy alerts via email, text or phone call. Here are more ideas to help you stay warm and safe this winter: Get started with an online account: Sign up to access Your Account at pge.com to stay on top of your energy usage and choose rate plan options that work best for you and your family. Contact our dedicated rates hotline at 1-(800) 743-0514 with questions. Find ways to make your home more efficient: Take a free online Home Energy Checkup. Answer some questions about your home and learn how much you spend on heating, cooling, hot water and more. Get customized tips to make your home more efficient and cut back on energy costs. Shop for money saving products: PG&E Marketplace is a one stop shop for energy saving appliances and consumer electronics, plus re- bates. Customers can receive rebates up to $500 on electric water heaters and $200 on gas water heaters. Save energy and money with solar water heating - PG&E rebates and federal tax credits make solar water heating a good option to reduce your water heating bill by up to 80 percent and help the environment. For more tips on saving energy this winter, visit www.pge.com/winter

Oregon court reverses DUI conviction of wheelchair user

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP), The Oregon Court of Appeals has reversed the conviction of a wheelchair user who had been found guilty of driving under the influence of intoxicants. James Greene of Waldport was arrested in November 2012 after entering a crosswalk in a motorized wheelchair and striking the side of a moving pickup. Police determined he was impaired by alcohol and drugs, and a jury convicted him of drunken driving. In his appeal, Greene argued that he should have been considered a pedestrian, not subject to the DUI law. The state disagreed, pointing to a law that treats motorized wheelchairs like bicycles when they are driven on bike lanes. In its opinion Thursday, the Appeals Court decided legislators only intended to have wheelchairs treated like bicycles in that narrow circumstance, and users should be considered pedestrians when in a crosswalk.

SUBMITTED BY GEETA ARORA

With a team name like Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies, what could go wrong? Students from Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School in Union City were among dozens of participants in the 2016 Animal Allies Challenge tournaments sponsored by the First Lego League (FLL). The theme of the science and technology event was improving interaction between humans and animals and included three challenge components: The Robot Game, The Project and Core Values. At the qualifying tournament held November 20 at Play Space in San Jose, the team started slowly, but picked up steam as members progressed through each task. Team members included Rayna Arora, Sean Lee and Jayden Pulickal. Coaches were Nimar Arora, Deepa Pulickal and Charlene Chen. Team members competed again December 18 at the East Bay Championship at Newark Memorial High School in Newark. For the project, teams had to identify an existing problem of human-animal interactions, do research to better understand the problem, and work with experts in the field to present a potential solution. In the beginning round at the qualifier, the robot game missions didn’t work as well as the Union City team expected, but they didn’t lose hope and performed well in later robotics rounds. The Robot Game is set on a game table with each team’s robot required to complete specific tasks that simulate a real life situation. Each team built and programmed a robot to accomplish as many tasks as possible in head-to-head competition with other teams. Some robot missions for the Animal Allies theme included milking cows, interacting with a service dog for blind people on a busy street, collecting food from a refrigerator and distributing it to animals, and beekeeping. Each team is given three runs in the robot game, the highest score is counted. To lighten the mood, team members came up with a funny team cheer as they waited for the qualifier to wrap up. In a surprising turn of events, the team cheer won an impromptu award for best team cheer based on audience applause. The team also won the Kids’ Choice award for the Best Team Cheer at the East Bay Championship. The project chosen by team members for a process to improve animal-human interaction was centered on saving earthworms. The team experimented and put together a Left to right: Deepa Pulickal, Rayna Arora, Jayden Pulickal, Sean Lee, Nimar Arora. cost-effective, neem-oil based pesticide which can kill pests but not harm earthworms. They Photo courtesy of Geeta Arora. also suggested solutions so earthworms were not harmed while tilling the farm, based on their own experiments in their backyards. They presented their solutions to composting experts and got great feedback. The team performed well under pressure and on all counts, including robot game, project and core values. Team members worked over many weeks to develop their robots, attachments, and programming, in order to accomplish their missions, while focusing on learning about human-animal interactions and coming up with creative project solutions. Their hard work paid off as the team advanced to the Northern California Championship Round of the First Lego League, and later performed well in the East Bay Championship event. January 3, 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 15

CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 10 24691 Lyell Way 94544 565,000 3 1082 1952 11-10-16 Highest $: 800,000 Median $: 565,000 27761 Pensacola Way 94544 510,000 3 1264 1954 11-10-16 Lowest $: 410,000 Average $: 603,300 25495 Southwick Dr #111 94544 460,000 2 1130 1991 11-09-16 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILT CLOSED 1578 Welford Circle 94544 650,000 5 2255 2004 11-14-16 22466 Cameron Street 94546 549,000 3 1546 195111-09-16 24155 Alberta Court 94545 730,000 5 2891 1978 11-15-16 21071 Gary Drive #112 94546 410,000 2 1118 198011-09-16 25181 Copa Del Oro Dr #12394545 340,000 2 865 1991 11-15-16 1741 Knox Street 94546 675,000 3 1520 194811-15-16 2048 Everglade Street 94545 495,000 3 1000 1955 11-14-16 3492 Northwood Drive 94546 800,000 3 1918 195211-15-16 1985 Florida Street 94545 460,000 3 1000 1955 11-10-16 3669 Parsons Court 94546 754,000 4 2000 195611-10-16 28024 Sandlewood Drive 94545 655,000 4 1852 1975 11-15-16 4807 Proctor Road 94546 495,000 2 988 194111-14-16 2404 Sleepy Hollow Ave94545565,000 3 1260 195911-15-16 17073 Sabina Court 94546 680,000 3 1242 196011-15-16 2629 Spindrift Circle 94545 800,000 3 2402 2004 11-10-16 4263 Shamrock Way 94546 680,000 3 1199 195811-15-16 1403 West Street 94545 600,000 3 1227 1956 11-10-16 19733 Spruce Street 94546 565,000 2 1234 195911-15-16 24330 Wilding Way 94545 500,000 3 998 1951 11-10-16 20563 Yeandle Avenue 94546 425,000 2 1259 197711-15-16 MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 11 FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 36 Highest $: 1,025,000 Median $: 780,000 Highest $: 2,388,000 Median $: 850,000 Lowest $: 398,500 Average $: 762,500 Lowest $: 275,000 Average $: 891,625 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILT CLOSED 416 Dempsey Road #218 95035 398,500 2 842 2007 12-05-16 37615 3rd Street 94536 520,000 2 765 1906 11-10-16 1662 Kennedy Drive 95035 529,000 3 1122 1972 12-05-16 37311 Aspenwood Common #202 94536340,000 1 714 1985 1228 North Park Victoria Dr 95035 1,025,000 3 2148 1984 12-02-16

11-09-16 Home Sales Report 1175 Park Willow Court 95035 780,000 3 1146 1962 12-05-16 38623 Cherry Lane #211 94536 311,000 - 623 1974 11-10-16 183 Silvera Street 95035 830,000 3 1253 1959 12-06-16 4066 Grama Terrace 94536 585,000 4 1390 1972 11-15-16 198 Silvera Street 95035 741,000 3 1266 1959 12-05-16 143 Kerry Common 94536 872,000 3 1664 1988 11-09-16 1199 Torres Avenue 95035 800,000 3 1398 1971 12-02-16 3674 Oakwood Ter#102 94536 350,000 1 714 1984 11-10-16 1855 Trento Loop 95035 845,500 3 1633 2016 12-05-16 3518 Pepperwood Ter #31194536 436,000 1 936 1985 11-15-16 1861 Trento Loop 95035 928,500 3 1882 2016 12-05-16 3467 Pinewood Terr #101 94536 540,000 2 1083 1986 11-09-16 1862 Trento Loop 95035 755,000 2 1584 2015 12-02-16 37472 Willowood Drive 94536 766,000 3 1167 1955 11-10-16 1870 Trento Loop 95035 755,000 2 1584 2015 12-02-16 4485 Cahill Street 94538 650,000 3 1233 1955 11-14-16 4851 Coco Palm Drive 94538 650,000 3 1097 1964 11-10-16 NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 6 41353 Ellen Street 94538 1,090,000 4 2571 1961 11-15-16 Highest $: 860,000 Median $: 660,000 Lowest $: 410,000 Average $: 646,000 5501 Reseda Circle 94538 275,000 3 1117 1994 11-09-16 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 39254 Sundale Drive 94538 705,500 3 1078 1963 11-15-16 7503 Birkdale Drive 94560 685,000 4 1464 1965 11-10-16 47121 Benns Terrace 94539 575,000 2 926 1987 11-14-16 36513 Bottle Brush Ct 94560 660,000 4 1230 1978 11-15-16 345 Castro Lane 94539 2,388,000 5 3690 1999 11-10-16 39843 Cedar Blvd #125 94560 480,000 2 1071 1986 11-15-16 2451 Corriea Way 94539 1,105,000 2 1306 1972 11-10-16 35674 Farnham Drive 94560 860,000 3 1538 1969 11-14-16 45027 Cougar Circle 94539 1,585,000 4 2743 1989 11-15-16 39121 Levi Street 94560 781,000 4 1519 1979 11-09-16 921 Covina Way 94539 960,000 2 1010 1969 11-10-16 6141 Rockrose Drive 94560 410,000 4 2423 1966 11-10-16 48927 Ebony Terrace 94539 1,060,000 3 1835 2008 11-15-16 SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: 14 109 Emory Common 94539 1,588,000 - - - 11-10-16 Highest $: 888,000 Median $: 581,500 43775 Greenhills Way 94539 1,750,000 4 2622 1988 11-10-16 Lowest $: 347,000 Average $: 609,607 47442 Hoyt Street 94539 1,325,000 3 1234 1961 11-14-16 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 150 Quinault Way 94539 1,200,000 4 1896 1977 11-15-16 1736 Astor Court 94577 850,000 4 3496 1987 11-10-16 670 Sammie Avenue 94539 1,080,500 3 1462 1962 11-15-16 377 Best Avenue #C 94577 775,000 8 3677 1963 11-09-16 229 St. Phillip Court 94539 1,280,000 3 1298 1959 11-10-16 1400 Carpentier St #217 94577 347,000 2 968 1983 11-10-16 1204 Sunrise Drive 94539 545,500 4 2052 1987 11-10-16 716 Dolores Avenue 94577 590,000 3 1443 1954 11-09-16 34128 Bowling Green Com 94555 525,000 2 988 1970 11-14-16 981 Dowling Boulevard 94577 680,000 3 1217 1927 11-10-16 3249 Lake Arrowhead Ave 94555 899,000 4 1818 1976 11-09-16 2472 Harborview Drive 94577 791,000 3 2169 1961 11-09-16 33239 Lake Oneida Street 94555 810,000 4 1651 1969 11-15-16 1409 Pearson Avenue 94577 581,500 3 1484 1943 11-10-16 4399 MacBeth Circle 94555 850,000 3 1380 1984 11-15-16 1380 Wainwright Ave 94577 575,000 2 1403 1943 11-09-16 3019 Paine Court 94555 980,000 4 1710 1971 11-14-16 1299 144th Avenue 94578 380,000 2 820 1944 11-15-16 34817 Powder River Place 94555 940,000 4 1830 1973 11-15-16 1470 153rd Avenue 94578 423,000 1 616 1939 11-09-16 34416 Ramsgate Place 94555 783,000 4 1400 1969 11-15-16 1176 Elgin Street 94578 464,000 3 1168 1996 11-10-16 34499 Salinas Place 94555 889,000 3 2073 1977 11-14-16 14991 Portofino Circle 94578 620,000 3 1582 1984 11-10-16 34653 Wells Avenue 94555 890,000 3 1603 1980 11-15-16 2019 Orion Court 94579 888,000 4 2820 1998 11-15-16 HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 27 995 Purdue Street 94579 570,000 3 1376 1951 11-09-16 Highest $: 800,000 Median $: 545,000 Lowest $: 340,000 Average $: 554,019 UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES: 10 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILT CLOSED Highest $: 1,285,000 Median $: 730,000 22542 Amador Street #4 94541 540,000 3 1468 2010 11-10-16 Lowest $: 615,000 Average $: 810,150 22882 Arnold Court 94541 439,000 3 1023 1949 11-14-16 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 716 City Walk Place #2 94541 489,000 2 1361 2001 11-10-16 2502 Begonia Street 94587 667,500 3 1382 1971 11-10-16 3306 D Street 94541 750,000 3 2048 2015 11-10-16 32480 Carmel Way 94587 942,000 4 2577 1997 11-09-16 2302 Morrow Street 94541 650,000 4 2110 2013 11-10-16 35007 Clover Street 94587 630,000 3 1382 1971 11-10-16 1082 Old Oak Lane 94541 590,000 3 1919 2010 11-15-16 4910 Colusa Street 94587 765,000 4 1409 1984 11-10-16 427 Palmer Avenue 94541 550,000 3 1726 2012 11-14-16 368 Florence Street 94587 730,000 3 1430 1965 11-14-16 1217 Richard Place 94541 374,500 2 980 1935 11-15-16 4484 Niland Street 94587 1,285,000 5 3160 2007 11-10-16 3074 Chronicle Avenue 94542 674,000 3 2352 1991 11-10-16 2509 Stanford Street 94587 700,000 3 1340 1964 11-10-16 695 Bristol Drive #378 94544 361,000 2 878 1988 11-14-16 1057 Tourmaline Ter 94587 615,000 3 1431 2007 11-14-16 308 Carmar Street 94544 535,000 3 1056 1960 11-15-16 987 Westgard Street 94587 860,000 5 2688 2004 11-10-16 629 Carmar Street 94544 525,000 3 1597 1956 11-15-16 107 Windflower Lane 94587 907,000 3 1867 1998 11-10-16 25505 Compton Ct #101 94544 545,000 3 1705 1990 11-09-16 161 Cypress Loop 94544 606,000 - - - 11-10-16 A Home for the Holidays SUBMITTED BY LAUREN BURCH

A local family who have been living out of their car for over a year will have a home just in time for the holidays. The Martin family (we’re using a different name to protect their privacy) lost their home over a year ago, and have been living out of a car ever since. Although Mr. Martin works two jobs, it wasn’t enough to cover living expenses for the family of six. The family became part of CAREavan, a program created by Union City’s Community and Recreation Services Department to give homeless families a safe place to park their cars and sleep for the night. The program, which also offers access to facilities, laundry, showers, and meals, was started in partnersnip with the Union City Kids’ Zone, Union City, and several nonprofits and churches in May 2016 to help similar families who have children attending school in NHUSD. When a mobile home owned by Union City recently became available, city staff realized this could become a permanent home for the Martins. The Central Park West home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it large enough to accommodate the two parents and keys to their new home on Saturday, December 24, just in four children. Kids’ Zone and Compassion Network have contributed time for the holidays. The mobile home needed some upkeep, so recent home goods, furniture, and household supplies, as well as Major funding was provided by the City of Union graduates from the Cypress Mandela program volunteered nonperishable food to stock the kitchen. Other commu- City, and by Home Depot. Labor was provided by their time and training to repaint, install new flooring and nity members who wished to stay anonymous donated Cypress Mandela and the City of Union City’s Commu- cabinets, renovate the bathrooms, and more. Program additional furniture and home goods. nity and Recreation Services department. Home goods, volunteers spent over 10 days in total working on the Thanks to these generous donations, the Martins have furniture, and household supplies provided by Kids’ Zone Central Park West home. a fully furnished home with affordable rent They received and Compassion Network. Page 16 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 3, 2017 January 3, 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 17

BY BETH J. HARPAZ gluten-free spreads, barbecues, cheese trays, oyster ASSOCIATED PRESS bars and sliders. Multicultural menus include make-your-own taco bars and sushi stations. If your idea of a wedding involves throwing rice And with guests wandering around nibbling this and eating a slice of white, three-tiered cake, you’ve and that, assigned seats can be replaced by a mix got some catching up to do. of informal tables, chairs, stools, counters, sofas and These days, guests blow bubbles or light picnic tables. sparklers instead of throwing rice. Trendy couples Booze trends include craft beer and signature are getting married in barns and campgrounds, and cocktails. they’re hiring food trucks for dinner and serving Some couples still want that three-tiered cake, doughnuts for dessert. but lots of wedding desserts are going rogue. And how did anyone get married before the Cupcakes were the darling alternative a decade ago, internet? From Pinterest inspiration to emailed but today’s trendy sweets include milkshakes, invites and hashtagged photos, everything but the gourmet doughnuts, s’mores, pies, churros, candy “I do’’ can be digital. buffets and make-your-own ice cream sundae bars. We got input from more than 100 sources — There’s also a “naked cake’’ craze — filling including wedding planners, hotels and caterers, between the layers but no frosting! newlyweds and guests, websites, magazines and Technology Mindy Weiss’ “The Wedding Book’’ — to compile Pity the baby boomers who had to plan their the following look at what’s new in weddings. weddings back in the Stone Age. The ceremony Today’s couples need Pinterest, Instagram and Instead of a printed program, look for Etsy for inspiration, the WeddingWire database for chalkboard signs telling you where to go, what to vendors and WeddingHappy for planning help. do and when. They may reject paper invitations in favor of emails. Online certification and relaxed legal Directions, schedules and other FAQs can be found requirements for officiants in many states means it’s on personal wedding websites. much easier for couples to have friends or relatives Digital registries are no longer limited to perform their ceremony instead of a minister or individual retailers. Amazon has a wedding registry, justice of the peace. MyRegistry.com allows you to aggregate products Why make a mess throwing rice? These days, from any number of retailers, and Zola offers a newlyweds are feted by bubbles or sparklers curated selection of products from various brands. distributed to guests beforehand. Couples with enough towels and silverware might Dogs are on planes, in stores and everywhere prefer donations toward a honeymoon via sites like else, so why shouldn’t they walk down the aisle with GoFundMe or HoneyFund.com. their owners? What’s that you’re mumbling about writing a Couples are also inviting those nearest and check? Stop living in the 20th century! dearest to join them at the altar regardless of gender. For photos, the happy couple will provide a A bride can have a male friend by her side and a custom hashtag to make it easy to find all the groom can have a female friend. Some even call Facebook, Instagram and Twitter posts, and they them bridesmen and groomsmaids. may also ask you to upload your images to a website For Jewish weddings, the signing of the like WedPics. traditional marriage contract, called a ketubah, is Are you ready for the wedding video shot by now often as elaborate as the wedding ceremony. drone? Or are you still trying to wrap your head What used to be a private signing with a couple of around weddings that are livestreamed or Skyped witnesses might now involve speakers, photos and for those who can’t be there in person? a contract that’s a commissioned work of art rather And what’s that in the side of the wedding gown? than a simple document. A pocket? Of course! The bride needs to keep her The setting cellphone handy. Because if there were ever a day for Beaches and gardens have been popular selfies and Snapchat, this would be it. alternatives to hotel ballrooms for a while. But Of course there are anti-cellphone couples too. venue options are getting even more rustic. They might ask guests to please put cellphones away Barns are a big trend, as are campgrounds where to reduce distractions during the ceremony. This guests bunk for the weekend and line up for grub policy also prevents you from posting pics that aren’t in the dining hall. as flattering as the ones shot and edited by a These relaxed, semi-outdoor settings also lend professional photographer. themselves to weddings that feel more like summer Flowers Scan for our FREE App or camp or bar mitzvahs than formal occasions. Think Floral arrangements are trending green and wild Search App Store for TCVnews — eucalyptus, pine boughs and holly berries, scavenger hunts, trivia games, color war, campfires, Get our App and you will always know singalongs, volleyball, bocce, croquet and glow wildflowers in jam jars, plants instead of cut flowers what is happening. We also have the necklaces for dancing in the dark. and environmentally friendly succulents. back issues archived Food Some brides may still toss the bouquet to all the Anything goes as fun alternatives to staid seated single ladies, but many have tossed that tradition dinners: wedding brunches, food trucks, vegan and into the garbage.

Oliveira Food Drive Doubles Last Year’s Results

Oliveira students celebrate their successful 2016 holiday food drive

SUBMITTED BY BRIAN KILLGORE FREMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

To say it was a smashing success would be an understatement. In just over a week, students participating in the second annual holiday food drive at Oliveira Elementary filled eight drums with food items to double donations from the previous year. The event was coordinated by the school’s Oliveira Ambassador Council. Page 18 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 3, 2017

many years of playing Irish traditional repertoire consists of Celtic and British music in America and Ireland makes her material, traditional American songs, and a perfect fit for Caliban. tunes from Sorbye’s native Norway. Since its formation, Caliban has Featuring tight vocal harmonies and great delivered a globally renowned hybrid of instrumental skills, their show has a lively high-energy fusion of Irish reels, Scottish feel and a contagious sense of humor. ballads, Norwegian influences, and other world musical elements. The last 28 years Caliban have seen the San Francisco Bay Saturday, Jan 7 Area-based act release 15 critically ac- 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. claimed CDs, and play more than 2,000 gigs. They have also enjoyed an evolving Mission Coffee Roasting Co. lineup that’s enabled musicianship and 151 Washington Blvd. Fremont SUBMITTED BY Buys brings her international creativity to rise with each new member. (510) 623-6920 BRASK HOUSE CONCERTS award-winning playing to the Caliban presents a delightful eclectic www.BraskHouseConcerts.com Tempest-Caliban stage. Her experience blend of music on fiddle and octave www.fremontcoffee.com Brask House Concerts starts their 2017 performing world-fusion music with mandola, filling a set with spirited dance www.tempestmusic.com/html/caliban.html season with the Celtic music of Caliban. high-energy dance bands combined with tunes and spellbinding ballads. Their Tickets: $15 at the door “With the exception of last years Tempest show, Caliban has been our opening show since we started at Mission Coffee back in 2006,” said organizer Wayne Brask. Caliban is a traditional Celtic duo and a subset of the band Tempest, both led by Lief Sorbye. After leaving Norway, Sorbye joined with Paul Espinoza and Margie Butler to form Golden Bough in 1980. They toured Europe and America for eight years, produced six CDs and formed a friendship that continues today. They still get together and do reunion shows occa- sionally. Sorbye left Golden Bough in 1988 to form Tempest and the classic Celtic subset Caliban. Tempest is not your normal Celtic Band – they are a rock Celtic band, and when Sorbye wants to get back to his musical roots he plays as Caliban with noted fiddler Kathy Buys. January 3, 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 19

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

CONTINUING EVENTS

Friday, Oct 8 - Sunday, Jan 8 Impressed with Wax Exhibit 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Paintings and sculpture created with hot wax Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270 www.haywardrec.org

Friday, Nov 18 – Friday, Jan 27 A Woman’s View of the World Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Reception: Friday, Dec 2 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Various artworks by American Pen Women John O’Lague Galleria Hayward City Hall 777 B St, Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardartscouncil.org

Wednesday, Nov 30 thru Sunday, Jan 8 Local Botanical Beauties, Then and Now $ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Watercolor exhibit of plants and land- scapes Artist reception: Friday, Decem- ber 2 at 5:30 p.m. Hayward Area Historical Society Museum 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (501) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org

Wednesday, Jan 4 - Monday, Jan 31 Nancy Benton Painting Show- case 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. Series of acrylics portraying human condition Mission Coffee Roasting House 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 474-1004 www.fremontcoffee.com

Thursday, Jan 6 - Sunday, Feb 11 Beautiful Transformations Ex- hibit 12 noon - 5 p.m. Photography by Yao-pi Hsu Artist reception Friday, January 6 at 7 p.m. Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357 www.olivehydeartguild.org

Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan Clementine is a gentle 3 year 10 thru Mar 2 old female orange tabby. She has a calm, laid back Citizenship Class $R disposition and enjoys 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. meeting new people and Discuss American Government and being the center of attention. prepare for interview test She'll chat with you, meowing Fremont Adult School happily to attract a scratch 4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont behind the ears or a treat (510 793-6465 from your hand. Info: www.face.edu Hayward Animal Shelter. (510) 293-7200. Cherie is a 7 year old spayed Chihuahua mix. She's a friendly, mellow gal who just wants to hang out with her person. She loves sitting on your lap or cuddling in your arms. She isn’t very interested in toys or treats. She's OK with kids 7 yrs and older. Info: Hayward Animal Shelter. (510) 293-7200.

ENRICH YOUR LIFE - BECOME A VOLUNTEER! Hayward Animal Shelter www.facebook.com/haywardanimalshelter 510-293-7200 16 Barnes Court (Near Soto & Jackson) Hayward Tuesday - Saturday1pm - 5pm Page 20 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 3, 2017

Farmers’ Markets

FREMONT: SAN LEANDRO:

Centerville Kaiser Permanente Saturdays San Leandro 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday Year-round 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bonde Way at Fremont Blvd., June 11, 2014 to Fremont December 31, 2014 (510) 909-2067 2500 Merced St, San Leandro www.fremontfarmersmarket.com www.cafarmersmarkets.com

Downtown Fremont MILPITAS: Farmers’ Market Wednesdays Milpitas Farmers’ Market at 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. ICC May thru October Sundays Capital Ave. between Liberty St. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and State St. Year-round www.westcoastfarmersmarkets.org India Community Center 525 Los Coches St. Kaiser Permanente Fremont 800-949-FARM Farmers’ Market www.pcfma.com Thursdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. NEWARK: Year-round 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Newark Farmers’ Market Fremont Sundays 800-949-FARM 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. www.pcfma.com Year-round NewPark Mall Irvington Farmers’ Market 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark Sundays 1-800-897-FARM THIS WEEK 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.agriculturalinstitute.org Year-round Bay Street and Trimboli Way, Bayfair Mall Fremont Saturdays Tuesday, Jan 3 800-949-FARM 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Stroke Prevention Series – R www.pcfma.com Year-round 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fairmont and East 14th St., San Minimize risk factors for stroke Niles Farmer's Market Leandro Washington Hospital Saturdays (925) 465-4690 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. www.cafarmersmkts.com (800) 963-7070 Year-round www.whhs.com/seminars Niles Town Plaza UNION CITY: 37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont Wednesday, Jan 4 www.westcoastfarmersmarket.org Kaiser Permanente Union Meet a Muslim City Farmers’ Market 7 p.m. HAYWARD: Tuesdays Question and answer session 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Milpitas Library Hayward Farmers’ Market Year-round 160 North Main St., Milpitas Saturdays Kaiser Permanente Medical (408) 262-1171 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Offices www.sccl.org Year-round 3553 Whipple Rd., Union City Hayward City Plaza 800-949-FARM Thursday, Jan 5 - Sunday, 777 B. St., Hayward www.pcfma.com Jan 8 1-800-897-FARM Animal Feeding $ www.agriculturalinstitute.org Union City Farmers’ Market 3 p.m. Saturdays Check for eggs and bring hay to live- South Hayward Glad Tidings 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. stock Friday, Jan 6 - Saturday, Jan 7 Saturday, Jan 7 - Sunday, Saturdays Year-round Ardenwood Historic Farm Build a Better Birdhouse Battle Jan 8 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Old Alvarado Park 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fri: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Discovery Days Year-round Smith and Watkins Streets, Fremont Sat: 12 noon - 2 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. W. Tennyson Rd. between Tyrell Union City (510) 544-2797 Handmade birdhouses Hands-on exploration and crafts Ave. and Tampa Ave., Hayward 800-949-FARM www.ebparks.org Artwork display and silent auction Parent participation required www.pcfma.com (510) 783-9377 Sun Gallery Coyote Hills Regional Park www.cafarmersmarkets.com Thursday, Jan 5 1015 E St., Hayward 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Diabetes Matters – R (510) 581-4050 Fremont 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. www.sungallery.org (510) 544-3220 Mindful eating for 2017 www.ebparks.org Washington Hospital Saturday, Jan 7 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont Monarchs and Milkweed $ Saturday & Sunday, Jan 7 & 8 (800) 963-7070 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Kingian Nonviolence www.whhs.com/seminars Search for caterpillars and butterflies 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Two-day workshop on conflict reconcil- Scan for our FREE App or Ardenwood Historic Farm iation Search App Store for TCVnews Friday, Jan 6 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Nature Detectives $ Fremont East Point Peace Academy Get our App and you will always know 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. (510) 544-2797 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland what is happening. We also have the Children discover animal habitats www.ebparks.org (510) 500-7853 back issues archived eastpointpeace.org/event/intro- Hayward Shoreline Interpretive kingian-nonviolence-oakland-3 Center Saturday, Jan 7 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward Caliban $ Saturday, Jan 7 (510) 670-7270 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Microhike www.haywardrec.org/hayshore. Classic Celtic duo html 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mission Coffee Roasting Co. 151 Washington Blvd. Fremont Investigative hike in search of insects Friday, Jan 6 94539 Ages 6+ Toddler Ramble $ (510) 623-6920 Coyote Hills Regional Park 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. www.BraskHouseConcerts.com 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Young children discover nature www.fremontcoffee.com Fremont www.tempestmusic.com/html/cal (510) 544-3220 Ages 1 – 3 www.ebparks.org Hayward Shoreline Interpretive iban.html Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward Saturday, Jan 7 Saturday, Jan 7 (510) 670-7270 Monarchs for Kids $ For the Bay Volunteer Project – www.haywardrec.org 11 a.m. - 12 noon R Interactive butterfly puppet show 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan 6 Ardenwood Historic Farm Pick up trash and clear debris $5 First Friday $ 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Ages 12+ 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Fremont Coyote Hills Regional Park Ocean-themed activities and fun (510) 544-2797 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., www.ebparks.org Fremont Chabot Space & Science Center (888) 327-2757 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland www.ebparks.org (510) 336-7373 Saturday, Jan 7 www.chabotspace.org Make Your Own Butterfly $ Saturday, Jan 7 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Nature Walk for Health Fun and easy butterfly craft 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Guided 1.3 mile tidelands hike Fremont SF Bay Wildlife Refuge (510) 544-2797 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont www.ebparks.org (510) 792-0222 January 3, 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 21

Saturday, Jan 7 Sunday, Jan 8 Monday, Jan 9 Family Bird Walk – R Native California Plant Uses Elderly Mental Wellness Work- 10 a.m. - 12 noon 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. shop Explore marsh trails for birds Discuss food, medicine and tools de- 10:30 a.m. Ages 5 - 10 with supervision rived from plants Discuss depression and aging SF Bay Wildlife Refuge Coyote Hills Regional Park Barbara Lee Senior Center 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., 40 North Milpitas Blvd., (510) 792-0222 Fremont Milpitas https://donedwardsfamilybird.eve (510) 544-3220 (408) 586-3400 ntrite.com www.ebparks.org http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/mil pitas/departments/recreation-ser- Saturday, Jan 7 Sunday, Jan 8 vices/our-facilities/senior-center/ Bird Walk Ohlone People and Cultures 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 10 Discover bird migration and habitats Discuss family values of Native Ameri- Bird Walk Ages 8+ cans 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Coyote Hills Regional Park Ages 8+ Enjoy bird life on a tranquil trail 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Coyote Hills Regional Park Age 12+ Fremont 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Alameda Creek Trail (510) 544-3220 Fremont Niles Staging Area www.ebparks.org (510) 544-3220 Old Canyon Rd. in Niles www.ebparks.org District, Fremont Saturday, Jan 7 (510) 544-3220 Roving Naturalists Beginning Sunday, Jan 8 www.ebparks.org Birding $ Hookslide A Capella $ 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 10 Bird watching with an expert natural- High energy four-part harmony concert ASL Storytime BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE ist Thornton Jr. High 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. East Avenue Park 4357 Thornton Ave., Fremont Presented by California School for the 3221 East Ave., Hayward (510) 793-5683 Deaf (510) 670-7270 www.lov.org Fremont Main Library Alameda County www.haywardrec.org 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Renew books by phone Monday, Jan 9 Sunday, Jan 8 (510) 745-1421 (510) 790-8096 1:30 – 2:00 Acacia Creek, 34400 Saturday, Jan 7 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. www.aclibrary.org For more information Mission Blvd., UNION CITY Dance Your Way to Physical Commemorative Program about the Bookmobile call 2:45 – 3:45 Ardenwood School, Fitness 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 10 - Wednesday, (510) 745-1477 or visit 33955 Emilia Ln., FREMONT 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Speakers discuss nonviolent communi- Jan 11 www.aclibrary.org. 5:15 – 6:45 Forest Park School, Line dancing lessons ties Velveteen Rabbit Auditions $ Times & Stops subject to change Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird For all ages especially mature First Presbyterian Church of 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Circle, FREMONT adults Newark Learn a dance, read from provided Tuesday, Jan 3 Fremont Main Library 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark script, sing a song 1:45 – 2:30 Fremont Hills Senior Tuesday, Jan 10 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont www.newarkpres.org Youth ages 7 - 18 Living, 35490 Mission Blvd., 4:30 – 5:20 (510) 745-1421 (510) 793-8181 Milpitas Community Center FREMONT Weibel School, 45135 South www.aclibrary.org 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas 3:50 – 4:20 Mission Gateway Grimmer Blvd., FREMONT Sunday, Jan 8 (408)707-7158 Apts., 33155 Mission Blvd., 5:50 – 6:40 Saturday, Jan 7 It’s a Small Small World $ www.centerstagepa.org UNION CITY Booster Park, Gable Dr. & Monster Concert $ 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 4:50 – 5:30 McDuff Ave., FREMONT 2 p.m. Kids use microscopes to view plankton Tuesday, Jan 10 Mariner Park, Regents Blvd. & Youth piano, violin and vocalists per- Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Chamber of Commerce Meet- Dorando Dr., UNION CITY Wednesday, Jan 11 form Center ing and Breakfast $ 5:40 – 6:20 Sea Breeze Park, 12:45 – 2:15 Glenmoor School, Castro Valley Center for the Arts 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Dyer St. & Carmel Way, 4620 Mattos Dr., FREMONT 19501 Redwood Rd., (510) 670-7270 Milpitas Mayor Rich Tran speaks UNION CITY 3:15 – 3:45 Station Center, Castro Valley www.haywardrec.org Barbara Lee Senior Center Cheeves Way, UNION CITY (510) 889-8961 40 North Milpitas Blvd., Wednesday, Jan 4 6:00 – 6:30 http://www.eventbrite.com/mon- Monday, Jan 9 Milpitas 2:00 – 4:00 Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., sterconcert Bingo Luncheon $ (408) 262-2613 www.milpitaschamber.com Warm Springs Community FREMONT 12 noon Center, 47300 Fernald St., Saturday, Jan 7 Food, raffle and bingo Thursday, Jan 12 FREMONT Raising Chickens Workshop Eagles Hall 4:15 – 4:50 Lone Tree Creek Milpitas Bookmobile stops 10 a.m. - 12 noon 21406 Foothill Blvd., Hayward Music at the Mission Concert Park, Starlite Way & Turquoise Renew books by phone Explore the garden and discuss back- (510) 782-8187 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. St., FREMONT (800) 471-0991 yard chickens Song and Jazz Abridged 6:00 – 6:30 For more information Paradise Community Garden Free community outreach concert Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., (408) 293-2326 x3060 20095 Mission Blvd, Hayward Dominican Sisters of Mission San FREMONT (510) 909-4077 Jose No Service 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont Thursday, Jan 5 (510) 933-6335 No Service www.musicatmsj.org

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration set for January 16th in San Leandro

SUBMITTED BY DONTÉ WATSON

Mayor Pauline Cutter and the San Leandro City Council are pleased to invite the community to attend the City of SUBMITTED BY SHIRLEY SISK Fremont. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the concert will San Leandro’s annual celebration in honor of Dr. Martin begin at 2 p.m. Admission is free with a suggested Luther King, Jr., on Monday, January 16, 2017. The event The League of Volunteers (LOV) and the Newark donation at the door. Complimentary refreshments are will be held at the Senior Community Center and will Arts Council are excited to bring you Hookslide – a served during intermission. For information, call feature entertainment and a student oratorical contest. Light high-energy mix of mind-blowing vocal percussion, (510) 793-5683 and check online at www.lov.org. refreshments and crafts for kids will also be provided, with booming base, and fantastic four-part harmony that is free admission for all who wish to attend. The celebration guaranteed to make you want much more. This CARA Hookslide commemorates the birthday of this great American leader (Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award) award- Sunday, Jan 8 and his lifelong work toward equality and peace. winning male vocal group has had the same four 2 p.m. “The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday is now in its 31st members for 13 years. They have performed through- Thornton Junior High year, having first been recognized as a national holiday in out the country including on stage at Lincoln Center Multi-Purpose Auditorium 1986”, noted Mayor Cutter. “I encourage everyone to join in New York City. The group claims to sing five parts 4356 Thornton Ave, Fremont us on January 16th and celebrate Dr. King’s enduring with only four members. How do they do it? Come to (510) 793-5683 legacy.” the concert to find out! www.lov.org Students enrolled in grades 3rd through 12th and attend The concert will be held Sunday, January 8 at the www.hook-slide.com/ San Leandro schools are invited to participate in the Thornton Junior High Multi-Purpose Auditorium in Free; suggested donation oratorical contest and poetry slam. Students are eligible to win Amazon gift card prizes in their grade category. Student prizes are made possible by a generous donation from the 11 bald eagles spotted at San Leandro Optimist Club. Entry forms are available online at www.sanleandro.org and are due by Friday, Southern California lakes January 13. For more information, please call the Recreation and Human Services Department at (510) 577-3462. ASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE SERVICE A group of about 100 eagle-eyed volunteers and agency staff participated in the counts at several lakes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP), Eleven bald on Saturday. Two adult bald eagles were seen at Lake Monday, Jan. 16 eagles were spotted during an organized count at sites Perris and a pair of adults was also observed in the Begins at10:30 a.m. across Riverside and San Bernardino counties over the Lake Hemet area. Senior Community Center weekend. Five eagles were spotted at Big Bear Lake and two 13909 E. 14th Ave., San Leandro The U.S. Forest Service says bald eagles commonly were seen at Lake Arrowhead. (510) 577-3462 migrate south to spend their winter vacations around Experts say peak numbers of bald eagles usually www.sanleandro.org the region's lakes, feasting on fish and ducks. come in January and February. The next scheduled counts are Jan. 14, Feb. 11 and March 11 Page 22 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 3, 2017

Yamada; Honorable Karen Mon- kingian-nonviolence-oakland-3 roe, Superintendent of Education Free Celebrating for Alameda County; Katherine San Jose: Jordan and Angel Heart of Bethel Baptist Church of Union City, The African-American Com- and many more. Call Jean Ficklin munity Service Agency presents (510) 793-8181 to confirm at- the 37th annual Martin Luther Martin Luther King, Jr. tendance King, Jr. Luncheon at the Holiday Inn San Jose – Silicon Valley. This AACHSI Dr. Martin Luther year’s keynote speaker is Rev. King, Jr. Commemoration Dereca Blackmon. She has a dis- Sunday, Jan 8 tinguished history of leadership First Presbyterian Church and service in local and national Idealist and pragmatist 35450 Newark Blvd, Newark. organizing efforts on subjects as (510) 793-8181 diverse as ethnic studies and police Free accountability. Mistress of Cere- Oakland: monies is Mrs. Kari Hall of NBC The East Bay Regional Park Bay Area. This year’s Iola Williams BY VICTOR CARVELLAS birthday into a national holiday ing of volunteer service cleaning (now celebrated on the third up Alameda’s shorelines. Efforts District celebrates Martin Luther Lifetime Achievement Award will Monday of January). Originally will be focused on the Main King, Jr. with a “Day of Service” be presented to Mrs. Queen Ann “Injustice anywhere is a that continues King’s vision of Cannon. threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly…Anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider anywhere within its bounds.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

n April of 1963, while sitting in the Birmingham city jail, IKing took a few minutes to respond to his critics, clergy who resented his status as an “outsider” and called the demonstrations he led in that city “unwise and untimely.” In his famous Letter from Birmingham Jail, King gently but sternly reminds his detractors, however, that they have been sidetracked. In their concern over policies and methods, in their efforts to avoid repercussion, they had become more concerned about the consequences of the demonstrations (non-violent thought they were) than the racist and unjust circumstances Photo courtesy of nwnoticias.com that brought them about. solidarity, improving lives, King never lost sight of the proposed by U.S. Representative Street parking lot. Please wear John Conyers (D-Michigan) and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bridging social barriers, and Martin Luther King Luncheon big picture, nor wavered from moving our country closer Monday, Jan 16 his commitment to every U.S. Senator Edward Brooke bring your own reusable bucket (R-Massachusetts) in 1979, or bag and work gloves. Volun- together. People from all walks 10:00 a.m.: Vendor particular goal. The future he of life are encouraged to work displays open dreamt was not a color-blind opponents who believed another teers under 18 must be accompa- paid federal holiday was too nied by an adult. Community mutually in bringing about a 12:00 p.m.: Luncheon world, but one that acknowl- better community. Holiday Inn San Jose – edged our differences and expensive voted it down. In 1980 service credit is available upon re- the King Center turned to the quest. Groups of 10 or more are Volunteers will help restore Silicon Valley welcomed, even demanded, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memo- 1350 N 1st St, San Jose contributions from all members public, collecting six million encouraged to participate. signatures on a petition to Con- rial Grove and MLK, Jr. Damon (408) 292-3157 of society. In his famous “I Have Marsh by cleaning and removing www.sjaacsa.org/mlkluncheon a Dream” speech, King evokes gress, but Senators Jesse Helms Martin Luther King Jr. Day of and John Porter East invasive plants in order to sup- Cost: $75 general admission, the biblical prophets, those Service – Alameda port and care for wildlife and $45 students/youth interpreters of the Divine vision, (both R-North Carolina) still Shoreline Cleanup fought against the holiday, their natural habitat. We wel- (17 and under) by summoning a simple yet pow- Saturday, Jan 14 come children to participate, but erful image. “One day,” he questioning whether King was 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. important enough to be so ask that those under 16 be ac- San Leandro: thunders, “right there in Alabama Estuary Lot west of the Linear companied by one chaperone for little black boys and black girls honored; Helms even suggested Dog Park Every year, the City of San Le- in a filibuster that King was a every 20 kids. andro honors the legacy of Dr. will be able to join hands with Main St at Navy Way, Alameda MLK, Jr. Day of Service little white boys and white girls communist. In 1983, however, (650) 438-8780 – King by hosting an oratorical Representative Katie Hall of Monday, Jan 16 contest and poetry slam featuring as sisters and brothers.” In that Rachel Campos 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. single sentence, he conjures a Indiana proposed legislation to [email protected] San Leandro High School stu- create the holiday, which passed MLK, Jr. Memorial Grove dents. Students enrolled between world not merely of tolerance Hayward: MLK, Jr. Damon Marsh but of universal love. the House of Representatives in a the 3rd and 12th grades will per- veto-proof margin of 338 to 90. Join the annual Martin Luther form original or well-known What sets King apart as a On the strength of that vote, King, Jr. Birthday Celebration See Website for speeches and poems commemo- memorable leader is not simply Ronald Reagan, opposed to the at Chabot College’s Reed L. registration and directions: rating the birthday of this great his brilliance, his gift for oration, holiday himself on cost concerns, Buffington Performing Arts http://www.ebparks.org/about/ American leader and his lifelong his compassion or his integrity signed it into law in 1983, with Center. Those in attendance will getinvolved/volunteer/mlk-day- work toward equality and peace. and strength of character, but a hear Freddye M. Davis and of-servic the first federal observance com- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. remarkable double-edged ability ing three years later. Carol Ruth Silver, Sisters in Kingian Nonviolence Conflict to fix upon a grand vision while the Struggle. Celebration We, ourselves, do not often Reconciliation. Come join us for Monday, Jan 16 accomplishing specific tasks. It is Martin Luther King, Jr. this two-day workshop which will his vision, in fact, that provides consider the importance of Big 10:30 a.m. Question issues. We do not, as a Birthday Celebration provide participants an introduc- Senior Community Center the context for his actions and Monday, Jan 16 tion to the philosophy of Kingian gives them meaning. Yes, there is rule, model our lives on perfect 13909 E 14th St, San Leandro paradigms. We tend to focus on 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Nonviolence. These trainings are (510) 577-3462 meaning enough in what he Reed L. Buffington Performing transformational experiences that accomplished: in 1955 he our daily lives and our personal Free goals. Abstracts and ideals operate Arts Center have helped thousands of people orchestrated the Montgomery Chabot College from around the world under- Union City: Bus Boycott ignited by Rosa at best at the background level. King realized, however, that 25555 Hesperian Blvd, stand the depth of the philosophy The Union City Library in- Park’s defiance, which finally Hayward of nonviolence, and learn to vites parents and school-aged kids forced the transit authority to without the concern for the Absolute, without seeking a (510) 723-6976 begin to bring the practices into ages five and up to come out and change its policy; he led the https://www.chabotcollege.edu/ their lives and their work. The hear stories and create craft proj- August 1963 March on world that works for everyone, without a concern for abstracts events/celebrating-mlk-guest- seminar uses role playing, small ects centered on the life of Mar- Washington, which led to the speakers/ group activities, readings, video tin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Act of 1964; and his like capital-letter concepts like Compassion, Justice, Love, and Free (parking fees may apply) presentations, mini-lectures and March on Selma the next year led discussions to explore principles, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Unity, any achievement, no Newark: matter how momentous, falls strategies and the history of non- Stories and Crafts at the Still, for King these were only The Afro-American Cultural violence. Whether working for Library steps along a path with a greater short of its potential for reaching and Historical Society Inc. pres- and changing the most lives, both social change, trying to deal with Saturday, Jan 14 purpose. God, for King, was ents the 40th annual Dr. Martin the conflicts in your personal life, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Truth and Right incarnate who now and into the future. As proof Luther King, Jr. Commemora- that his idealism still lives, citi- our workshops can teach you new Union City Library had come in the form of a man tion observance. This year’s skills and perspectives. 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd, to provide us an example, and the zens across the United States will theme is “Changing Lives and celebrate his vision for all people Kingian Nonviolence Union City only example required on which Transforming Communities (510) 745-1464 to build a foundation. this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, through Dr. King’s Philosophy of Saturday & Sunday, Jan 7 & 8 January 16. Below are a few 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free; no registration required Born January 15, 1929, King Non Violence.” Keynote speaker opportunities to participate. East Point Peace Academy was assassinated April 4, 1968 at is Rev. Clarence Johnson with 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland the age of 39 in Memphis, Alameda: singing by the Mills Grove Chris- (510) 500-7853 Tennessee. There was much Join the Alameda Public tian Church Choir of Oakland. eastpointpeace.org/event/intro- controversy over turning his Works Department for a morn- Participants include Rev. Garrett January 3, 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 23

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Library Volunteers Boost our Communities

BY BLAINE WENTWORTH spent their summer at Fremont Main be coming to Fremont in 2017. F.U.N. libraries are proud of their Library providing academic enrichment by Those who frequent the Centerville volunteers and grateful for the thousands s the Fremont, Union City and preparing junior high students for the Library might have noticed science of hours of service in fulfillment of the Newark (F.U.N.) libraries join upcoming school year. The Guidance, experiments being conducted on the patio, public’s needs. From all of us at the A many others for an end of the year Practice, and Acceleration (G.P.A.) in the courtyard, and in the community Alameda County Library, we wish the reflection, it is certainly easy to recollect program (http://gpa- room. This science camp was made possi- community a happy holiday season and a unexpected developments, locally, enrichment.weebly.com) promoted ble by the efforts of The Golden Experi- fruitful 2017! nationally and globally. But at this time of skills to analyze data in Earth and Life ment (http://www.goldenexperiment.org/) year I’d rather focus on the impressive Sciences, to accurately and fluently an organization founded by two recent Centerville Library number of volunteers that gave their time comprehend fiction, essays and other high school graduates of Mission San Jose. 3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont 94536 to build a more knowledgeable and written works, and how to cite credible The purpose of the Golden Experiment is 510-795-2629 inspired community. sources. to help young minds discover their innate At the Union City Library, Homework The ability to read, write, speak and love for science. Curiosity-based activities Fremont Library Center volunteers contributed over listen is essential for a literate, informed are designed to encourage creativity and 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont 94538 1000 hours of tutoring for approximately citizenry. Alameda County Library the exploration of questions they have 510-745-1400 100 students. During the Summer understands this and offers the Reading about the world. The four-week camp Reading Game, you probably encountered Buddies program to assist youth in culminated in a Science Fair at the Irvington Library one of the hundreds of tween and teen effectively increasing their literacy level. Fremont Main Library. 41825 Greenpark Dr., Fremont 94538 volunteers that spent the summer assisting The program is one-on-one reading de- All of these achievements can be 510-608-1170 younger children with registering for the signed for children grades one to six, but credited to efforts of teenagers in the game, spinning the wheel, and stamping also helps new English speakers improve Tri-City community; 2017 promises Newark Library reading logs. A number of programs in the their language skills by reading to a teen many more noteworthy endeavors. The 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark 94560 library such as Book Club, Lawyer in the volunteer. Enrolled children meet in a Union City Library will offer public 510-284-0675 library, the Bookmobile, and Social Justice group setting with their assigned teen speaking, coding, podcasting, translating Services, have numerous volunteers from volunteer once a week throughout the and transcribing programs. These pro- Niles Library different backgrounds who donate their school year (excluding breaks and grams complement those of the Teen 150 I St., Fremont 94536 time to make these programs available holidays). At the Newark Library, Reading Advisory Board (T.A.B.), which include 510-795-2626 to the public. Buddies has become the “it” program and the flourishing shelving, computer Many of us fear that the growing has raised so much interest that there is tutoring, book reviewing, and reading Union City Library socioeconomic divide will have now a waiting list. (If any high school buddy programs. We invite community 34007 Alvarado-Niles Blvd., Union City unacceptable consequences for our students are seeking to improve their own input on ideas for new programs. With 94587 ability to sustain a thriving community. communication skills by assisting the that in mind, think about your own 510-745-1464 Fortunately, the generations affected by youth in their community by developing skill-set and what you might be able to this problem, Millennials and Z’s, are literacy skills, please contact the Newark contribute to the community; or, let us actively working to correct it. As just one Library.) This program is also currently know what skills or knowledge you would example of this, two high school students offered at the Union City Library and will like to acquire from the library.

SUBMITTED BY REVEREND JEFFREY SPENCER Los Angeles to New York, visiting 13 cities to dig deeply actress, political activist and his mother. into the stories of people who live homeless every day. The Second Saturday Documentary Series is “Storied Streets,” an intimate look at how individuals They used unobtrusive cameras and cell phones to co-sponsored by Niles Discovery Church and the cope with the challenges of homelessness, launches a new film frank conversations. San Jose Peace & Justice Center. For more information, year of Second Saturday Documentaries at Niles There is the story of the high school student, call (510) 797-0895 or visit www.nilesdiscoverychurch.org Discovery Church in Fremont. The 1:30 p.m. showing, abandoned by his mother in ninth grade, who lived under on Saturday, January 14, is free and open to the public. the school bleachers and continued to go to school with Storied Streets – Homelessness Film Louis Chicoine, Executive Director of Abode Services, no one the wiser about his situation. Another story is that Saturday, Jan 14 will moderate discussion. Abode Services is a non-profit of a man who cannot bear to lie down on the ground, so 1:30 p.m. that secures permanent homes for individuals and families he has slept upright on public transportation for 20 years. Niles Discovery Church experiencing homelessness in Alameda and The subjects are articulate, while the stories are poignant 36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont Santa Clara Counties. and sometimes hopeful. (510) 797-0895 Starting in 2011, recent film school graduate Robbins released his film in 2015 with a little help www.nilesdiscoverychurch.org Jack Robbins and several friends traveled from from Executive Producer Susan Sarandon, award-winning Free Page 24 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 3, 2017

CSUEB Basketball Receives Votes in National Coaches Poll SUBMITTED BY STEVE CONNOLLY

Following its best start since joining the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), the Cal State East Bay men’s basketball team received a vote in this week’s National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division II Top-25 Rankings. This marks the first time the Pioneers have appeared in the NABC national poll since re-joining NCAA Division II in 2009. The team has an overall record of 9-2 heading into this weekend’s road trip, matching its win total from the 2015-16 season. CSUEB is one of seven West Region schools to receive top-25 votes this week, four of which are from the CCAA. Cal Baptist, San Francisco State, Western Washington, and UC San Diego are all ranked in the top 25. Chico State received five votes, while the Pioneers garnered one. The weekly NABC Top-25 poll is voted on by two head coaches from each of the eight regions in Division II. Cal State East Bay closed out the calendar year last weekend with a difficult pair of games, as the Pioneers visited Humboldt State (7-4, 2-3 CCAA) Friday night, followed by Sonoma State (6-4, 2-2 CCAA) on Saturday night.

ICC takes 38 medals in table tennis

SUBMITTED BY RAJUL SHETH Jindal Priyan: U 3700 junior doubles Alton Wang and Pradyuman Vijayakumar: U The India Community Center table tennis 2700 junior doubles teams took a total of 38 medals at the 2016 US Sampat Dhruv: U 2700 adult doubles Open Championship, including 9 Gold, 14 Silver and 15 Bronze medals. The event was held in Las Saju Neha: U 2100 rating women’s singles Vegas from December 12 – 17. Pinili Kenneth: Open Sandpaper RR

Gold Medals Bronze Medals Bob Chen and Tao Wenzhang: Men’s doubles Wei Dianren: Men’s singles – 21 years and under Zheng Pu: Men’s singles – 21years and under Sung Rachel: Cadet girls singles Kumar Nikhil: Cadet boys singles Nikhil Kumar: Boys singles – 13 years and under Saito Ayane: Cadet girls singles Giri Swathi: Girls singles – 11 years and under Maruthapandian Lavanya: Girls singles – 13 yrs and under Jindal Priyan: U 1800 rating juniors Ava Fu: Girls singles – 13 yrs and under Sampat Dhruv: U 1500 rating adults Ved Sheth: Boys singles – 11 years and under Sahil Puri and Gopalan Rishikumar: U 4200 doubles Tsao Darryl: Boys singles – 11 years and under Pinili Kenneth: Liha Sandpaper RR Liu Dan: U 2700 rating Deb Ishana: U 2400 rating Silver Medals Mahendrakar Ishaan: U 1650 rating Satyakal Rishab: U 1650 rating Bob Chen: Men’s singles Tsao Darryl: U 1500 rating juniors Rachel Sung: Junior girls singles Alton Wang: U 1300 rating juniors Shah Manush: Cadet boys singles Sampat Dhruv: U 1300 rating adults Godhwani Aditya: Boys singles –13 years and Mangeshkar Varun: U 1000 rating juniors under ICC Programs Scan for our FREE App or Rachel Sung: Girls singles – 13 years and under Search App Store for TCVnews The India Community Center offers classes Kumar Nikhil: U 2700 rating and summer camps in Art, Chess, Table Tennis, Get our App and you will always know Sung Joanna: U 2250 rating Taekwondo, and Bollywood Dancing. Go to indi- what is happening. We also have the Ved Sheth: U 2000 rating Div A acc.org and register today to grab your spot. Look back issues archived Avi Gupta: U 1800 rating juniors for early registration discounts. 2016 women’s water polo All Nor Cal Teams selected SUBMITTED BY TIMOTHY HESS 10. Kendall McCarrick, West Valley #1 11. Erin Hepner, Foothill #5 Tahnee Trew of Delta College and Hannah Zari of American River have been named NorCal MVPs for 2016. The title of NorCal Coach of Second Team All Nor Cal the year has been awarded to Nathan Varosh of 12. Brittany Smith, Delta College #2 Delta College. 13. Trinity Gerome, Ohlone #9 First Team All Nor Cal 14. Shannon Sullivan, Foothill #4 1. Tahnee Trew, Delta College #6 15. Aneesha Nagra, Fresno #3 2. Jeannette Saldana, Sierra #11 16. Hayle Dutton, American River #4 3. Hannah Zari, American River #7 17. Meghan Hayward, Sierra #4 4. Megan Plank, Sierra #9 18. Kate Allan, Delta College #7 5. Michaela Smith, Delta College #13 19. Hannah Groteguth, Merced #4 6. Katelyn Traut, Delta College #3 20. Bailey Beanland, Las Positas #1 7. Carissa Johnson, Sierra #10 21. Amy Tolbertson, Ohlone #2 8. Chelsea Frye, American River #11 22. Analise Alforque-Acevedo, Foothill #15 9. Annika Ericson, Santa Rosa #8 January 3, 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 25

Docent opportunities at Big Break

February, showcasing a different and Sunday, Jan. 7 and 8, at week, or drop in later to join BY NED MACKAY tor, at [email protected], or Little Farm animal each week. Crab Cove Visitor Center in ongoing activities. 888-327-2757, ext. 3053. On Jan. 8 the spotlight is on Alameda. Learn how to build a Naturalist Francis Mendoza While we’re at Big Break, the tortoises. fire, then drink some cocoa and f you’re interested in learning will host programs about the visitor center has a Delta sing campfire songs. more about the fascinating Naturalist Trent Pearce will Ohlone people and culture Discovery program for all ages California Delta, then sharing be leading mushroom walks Family Nature Fun is in from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on I from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on session every weekend at Crab Sundays, Jan. 8, Feb. 5 and your knowledge with others, Saturday and Sunday. Drop by Delta Docent training will soon Sundays, Jan. 8, 15, and 22. Cove. After that, it’s fish feeding Feb. 19. The programs are a to learn about the Delta through begin at Big Break Regional His walk on Jan. 8 will start at time from 3 to 3:30 p.m. at the discussion of values including lots of hands-on arts and crafts Shoreline in Oakley. the Environmental Education center’s large aquarium, which generosity and fairness, held by activities. Center. Subsequent walks will be contains all kinds of fish from the Native Americans who first Docents help the staff Or you can help the center at Sobrante Ridge and Redwood San Francisco Bay. inhabited the area, and which still naturalists at Big Break in staff test the Delta water from Regional Parks. Both the center resonate with their descendants preparing program materials Another recurring program 9 to 10 a.m. every Saturday and and the Little Farm are at the today. The program is designed and working with the public. The at Crab Cove is “Storytime and Sunday. The test results go into north end of Tilden’s Central for ages eight and older. training highlights Delta ecology, Nature Fun, from 11 to 11:30 a regional database used by Park Drive. presentation skills and local a.m. every Sunday. The kids can Coyote Hills is at the end of researchers, scientists and water history. No prior experience is Trent also plans some early meet characters including the Patterson Ranch Road off Paseo managers. necessary. evening newt safaris at Tilden Lorax, hermit crabs and Swimmy Padre Parkway. Call East Bay Regional Park from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sundays, the Fish, then make crafts, watch 510-544-3220 for information. There’ll be an optional docent District visitor centers will step Jan. 8, 15 and 22. The group videos or go on nature scavenger orientation from 11 a.m. to noon Naturalist Michael Charnof- out into the new year with lots of will walk on South Park Drive to hunts. on Sunday, Jan. 15. The training sky will lead a Saturday Stroll interesting programs. document migrating newts. Bring Crab Cove is at the end of from 10 a.m. to noon on Jan. 7 is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on three a flashlight and meet Trent at the Let’s start with Tilden Nature McKay Avenue off Alameda’s at Leona Canyon Regional Park Sundays: Jan. 22, 29 and Feb. 5. Botanic Garden, which is at the Area near Berkeley, where Central Avenue. For information, in Oakland. It’s a moderate, Two additional optional trainings intersection of South Park Drive “Stories by the Fire” is a series call 510-544-3187. four-mile walk through a canyon will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on and Wildcat Canyon Road. Rain of nature tales told by the leading to a panoramic view and Feb. 1, and at a time to be will not deter Trent. fireplace at the Environmental a frog pond. Meet at the Canyon determined on Feb. 21. Coyote Hills Regional Park Education Center. It’s from 11 to For information on all these Oaks Drive parking area off All meetings are at the in Fremont hosts Discovery 11:30 a.m. every Saturday in Tilden programs, call Keller Drive. For information Big Break Visitor Center, which Days, from 10:30 a.m. to January and February. 510-544-2233. and directions, call is at 69 Big Break Road, off 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and 510-544-3187. Main Street in Oakley. For “Talk With The Animals” is It’ll be campfire time during Sunday at the visitor center. information, contact from 11 to 11:30 a.m. every Family Nature Fun, scheduled You can arrive at 10:30 for an Nichole Gange, docent coordina- Sunday in January and from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday introduction to the topic of the

robots, manufacturing, self-driving cars the conference and by demonstrations on ministries jointly issued a development and cloud processing and connectedness; the exhibition floor. The conference plan for the next 5 years which included THE ROBOT to name just a few of the Western speakers. program was forward-looking and these goals and stressed the need for service The audience consisted of business addressed subjects such as Russian and robots as well as industrial ones, hence REPORT executives, government personalities, Israeli co-operative partnerships, healthcare the emphasis at the show and in the academics of all types and from all across and surgical developments, collaborative conference program of the growing China, Korea, Japan and the EU, robot robots, self-driving vehicles, drones, and importance of non-industrial robots as manufacturers and their sales staffs, and, research challenges that must be met for consumer and entertainment products, BY FRANK TOBE particularly on the weekend, whole the industry to progress and succeed. social assistants and helpers and for all families - from children to their great About 40 percent of the robots on manner of use in business. More than 145 vendors filled the grandparents. display at the show were industrial, while The Chinese government is determined exhibition hall at the recent Beijing World A variety of contests and challenges the rest were service and specialized robots. to stimulate robot development. According Robot Conference. The international focused on young people peppered the According to the China Robot Industry to statistics released by the Qianzhan event, sponsored by Beijing City, the event: an unmanned driving challenge, Association, 68,000 industrial robots were Industry Research Institute, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information an underwater robot competition, a sold in China in 2015, up 20 percent domestic robot industry in 2015 was just Technology, and the China Association of RoboCup Challenge of robots playing compared to the same period of 2014. $243 million, albeit a year-over-year Science and Technology, offered guests a soccer, and a youth challenge to work with China accounted for about a quarter of increase of 55 percent. run-down of the breath of China’s other kids to get a robot to shoot hoops. robot sales globally in 2015, making the At the conference, Vice Premier Liu fast-emerging robotics industry. There was even Star Challenge, a reality country the biggest market for industrial Yandong urged enhanced research and The conference was separated into show about robotic startups and their key robots for three consecutive years. development of the industry. She said international and domestic industrial people that will soon be broadcast on 32,996 industrial robots were related policies should be improved, robots, and service and special purpose Chinese satellite and network TV. manufactured in China last year, up human resources should be developed, robots. In the main forum, 45 sessions Most of the WRC reviews that 21.7 percent year on year. and global communication should be comprising individual and panel appeared in Chinese and international China has set goals to be able to make enhanced. presentations took place in the main media emphasized the abundance of in-country 150,000 industrial robots in According to Ms. Yandong, the auditorium with seating for 1,000 over human-like robots such as JiaJia, a 2020, 260,000 in 2025 and 400,000 by development of robotics technology plays three of the five days of the event. super realistic robot capable of micro 2030 and Shenzhen-based Siasun Robot & an important role in supporting intelligent Rodney Brooks described how collabora- facial expressions and basic conversation, Automation, China’s largest domestic manufacturing, enhancing production tive robots are helping bring flexibility to from the University of Science and robot manufacturer, had the largest efficiency and improving the people’s electronics manufacturing; KUKA’s Bernd Technology of China. exhibition space to show their full range well-being, which ushers in a new era of Liepert described how manufacturing Business executives from companies of robotic products. economic and social development. benefits through the use of robotics; and that were users or candidates to use robots In April, the Ministry of Industry, the IBM’s Grady Booch and many others in their businesses were exposed to a wide Development and Reform Commission, Courtesy of The Robot Report. For more discussed the future of AI in relation to range of applications and uses throughout the Ministry of Finance and other information, visit www.robotreport.com.

Dog missing from With the New Year comes Pennsylvania change found in Oregon BY MARIAELENA LEMUS SOCIAL SECURITY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST IN SAN JOSE BY STEVEN DUBOIS ASSOCIATED PRESS Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will see a slight increase in 2017. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP), A Jack Russell terrier that went missing from its Pennsylvania home has turned Some other adjustments that take effect in January of up at an animal shelter nearly 3,000 miles away. each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based A good Samaritan this month spotted the 7-year-old dog named Gidget wandering in the Portland suburb on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject of Tualatin, and brought her to the Bonnie L. Hays Animal Shelter, said Deborah Wood, manager of to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to Washington County Animal Services. $127,200 from $118,500. Of the estimated 173 million Wood said Wednesday that a microchip implanted in Gidget revealed that the owner lived near workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2017, about Philadelphia. Contacted by the shelter, the owner said her dog has been missing since April 22, two days 12 million will pay more because of the increase in the after Easter. taxable maximum. It's a mystery how the dog arrived in Oregon. Thresholds for benefits will change slightly next year “She's never lived here; there is nothing that would bring her here,” Wood said. “So a human including the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA), somehow brought her here, but we don't know who or how.” SSI Federal Payment Standard, and SSI Student Exclusion. Wood says Gidget was a little thin, but otherwise in good shape. She has regained some of the Information about Medicare changes for 2017 are estimated five pounds she lost during her 4 1/2 months away from home. available at www.Medicare.gov. For some beneficiaries, their ``Her eyes are shiny and she's energetic and her fur looks great,'' Wood said. Social Security increase may be partially or completely offset The shelter and the owner are trying to figure out how to get the dog back to Pennsylvania. The by increases in Medicare premiums. owner doesn't have the money to fly out, Wood said, and the shelter doesn't provide transportation. The Social Security Act provides for how the Cost of Wood said perhaps someone traveling from Portland to Philadelphia would be willing to bring the dog Living Adjustment is calculated. To read more, please visit with them. www.socialsecurity.gov/cola. “I kind of see this as a Disney story,” Wood said. “And we are very committed to the happy ending that Learn more about the resulting changes at our factsheet we'll figure out how to get her back to her home.” on the subject: www.socialsecurity.gov/news/press/fact- Wood said she wants to get the owner's permission before giving her name to reporters. sheets/colafacts2017.pdf. Page 26 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 3, 2017 Government Briefs City Council summaries do not include all business transacted at the noted meetings. These outlines represent selected topics and actions. For a full description of agendas, decisions and discussion, please consult the website of the city of interest: Fremont (www.fremont.gov), Hayward (www.hayward-ca.gov), Milpitas (www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov), Newark (www.ci.newark.ca.us), Union City (www.ci.union-city.ca.us).

City Council/Public Agency MEETINGS Readers are advised to check Swalwell returns from websites for special meetings, cancellations, minutes, agendas and webcasts Intelligence Committee trip to

CITY COUNCILS Fremont City Council Japan and South Korea 1st/2nd/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. City Hall, Bldg A 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont (510) 284-4000 www.fremont.gov

Hayward City Council 1st/3rd/4th Tuesday @ 7 p.m. City Hall, second floor 777 B Street, Hayward (510) 583-4000 www.ci.hayward.ca.us

Milpitas City Council 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. 455 East Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-3001 www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov

Newark City Council 2nd/4th Thursday @ 7:30 p.m. City Hall, 6th Floor 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark Rep. Eric Swalwell (left, center), while visiting South Korea on a House Intelligence Committee Rep. Eric Swalwell, while visiting South Korea on a House Intelligence (510) 578-4266 trip last week, had breakfast with U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert (right, center) Committee trip last week, had lunch with U.S. service members from www.ci.newark.ca.us Northern California.

San Leandro City Council SUBMITTED BY JOSH RICHMAN to get on-the-ground updates about our affairs and interests on the 1st/3rd Monday @ 7 p.m. HOTOS COURTESY OF EP WALWELL S OFFICE Korean peninsula, as well as to visit with our troops serving there.” 835 East 14th St., San Leandro P R . S ’ (510) 577-3366 After a stop at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Swalwell proceeded to www.sanleandro.org Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15) recently returned from a congressional Seoul for meetings with U.S. military officials; Mark Lippert, the U.S. delegation trip to Japan and South Korea, undertaken in his role as a Ambassador to South Korea; other U.S. diplomats and personnel; and Union City City Council South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He had lunch one day with 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 7 p.m. member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. City Hall Swalwell, who is the Ranking Member on that panel’s service members who hail from California’s 15th Congressional 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City CIA Subcommittee, felt the visit was timely. District. (510) 471-3232 www.ci.union-city.ca.us “With South Korea having just impeached its president, and with Swalwell also visited the Korean Demilitarized Zone, where he revelations that Russia committed cyberattacks to interfere with our received an orientation briefing and met with service members. WATER/SEWER 2016 election campaigns, this would be a prime time for North This trip caps Swalwell’s first term on the Intelligence Committee, Korea’s rogue regime to rattle its saber,” Swalwell said. “North Korean which has also included visits to Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Lebanon, Alameda County Water District aggression not only threatens our ally South Korea, but also our own 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 p.m. Turkey, Ukraine, and Russia. 43885 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont homeland, given its nuclear capability. So this was an important time (510) 668-4200 www.acwd.org

East Bay Municipal Utility District 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 1:15 p.m. 375 11th St., Oakland Senator Swalwell praises enactment of (866) 403-2683 www.ebmud.com Wieckowski to Consumer Review Fairness Act Santa Clara Valley Water District 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m. chair environmental 5700 Almaden Expwy., San Jose SUBMITTED BY JOSH RICHMAN (408) 265-2607, ext. 2277 www.valleywater.org committees Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15), on December 15, praised President Obama’s signing of Union Sanitary District the Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016, to prevent companies from intimidating or 2nd/4th Monday @ 7:00 p.m. silencing honest critics online. This bipartisan bill, introduced by Rep. Leonard Lance 5072 Benson Rd., Union City SUBMITTED BY DEREK CHERNOW (510) 477-7503 (NJ-07) and Rep. Joseph Kennedy III (MA-04), was based on another that Swalwell www.unionsanitary.com first introduced in September 2014 to prevent retribution for online reviews. State Senate Pro Tem Kevin de Leon has ap- “I’m grateful that our bipartisan cooperation has brought stronger protections for SCHOOL DISTRICTS pointed Sen. Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) to American consumers,” Swalwell said. “Internet shoppers often rely on others’ reviews chair the Senate Environmental Quality Commit- when making purchasing decisions, but that works only if consumers have access to all Castro Valley Unified School Board tee and Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Re- information including both positive and negative reviews. Companies can’t be allowed 2nd/4th Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. sources, Environmental Protection, Energy, and 4400 Alma Ave., Castro Valley to bully customers who offer negative but honest assessments of products or services.” (510) 537-3000 Transportation. Wieckowski will also serve on This new law was based on Rep. Swalwell’s H.R. 5499, the Consumer Review www.cv.k12.ca.us critical committees including Judiciary and Trans- Freedom Act of 2014– a narrow bill designed to outlaw non-disparagement clauses and portation and Housing. empower the government to stop companies from using them while maintaining the Fremont Unified School Board “I am excited to continue my work on environ- 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. ability of businesses to sue for traditional defamation. Rep. Swalwell and Rep. Darrell 4210 Technology Dr., Fremont mental stewardship, our court system, transporta- Issa (CA-49) introduced a bipartisan version, H.R. 2110, in April 2015; they became (510) 657-2350 tion infrastructure, and affordable housing,” original cosponsors of this bill, H.R. 5111, in April 2016. www.fremont.k12.ca.us Wieckowski said. “These policy committees also The Consumer Review Fairness Act voids any non-disparagement clauses in position me to play key roles in meeting the chal- Hayward Unified School Board consumer contracts if they restrict consumers from publicly reviewing products or 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. lenges facing Senate District 10, which has been businesses in a negative manner and authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to 24411 Amador Street, Hayward the leader in growing California’s clean technol- take action against businesses that insert such provisions into their contracts. It also (510) 784-2600 ogy.” www.husd.k12.ca.us ensures companies still can pursue legal action against individuals who post false, During the 2015-16 legislative session, the defamatory reviews. Milpitas Unified School Board Senate Environmental Quality Committee heard The House approved H.R. 5111 by voice vote on September 12; the Senate 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. approximately 235 bills and held 15 oversight and passed it by unanimous consent on November 28. 1331 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas informational hearings. These hearings examined www.musd.org (406) 635-2600 ext. 6013 climate adaptation, plastic bags, toxics, and drink- ing water among other important topics. New Haven Unified School Board “I am looking forward to expanding my role in 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. working towards a cleaner environment and a Volunteers sought for 34200 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City (510) 471-1100 stronger economy,” Wieckowski said of his new www.nhusd.k12.ca.us and continuing Chairmanships. “Climate change homeless count in Fremont will continue to be one of the most significant is- SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF FREMONT Newark Unified School District sues we tackle in the years ahead. California is as 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. important as ever in creating sensible, sustainable 5715 Musick Ave., Newark Volunteers are needed to hit the streets of Fremont soon as part of a homeless (510) 818-4103 policy that will protect our planet and public count event in conjunction with Alameda County. www.newarkunified.org health.” The Jan. 31 event is part of a countywide effort called “Everyone Counts” which San Leandro Unified School Board In 2015, Senator Wieckowski was a member of 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. the Legislative Delegation to United Nations tries to gauge the number of homeless people in the county. 835 E. 14th St., San Leandro Framework Conference on Climate Change in In Fremont, volunteers will work alongside formerly or currently homeless guides to (510) 667-3500 Paris, better known as COP 21. At COP21, count the number of homeless people living outdoors in the city. They also may conduct www.sanleandro.k12.ca.us Wieckowski joined representatives from around a survey questionnaire that provides data on the homeless population to help the county San Lorenzo Unified School Board the world at panel discussions describing actions better serve the needs of homeless people. The time commitment is between 5 and 6 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m. taken on climate adaptation. Climate adaptation hours. Volunteers must be 18 or older and be able to walk up to three miles if necessary. 15510 Usher St., San Lorenzo panel topics included innovative decision-making (510) 317-4600 There will be an hour of training provided at least a week prior to the count. tools to help finance adaptation efforts, advance www.slzusd.org The counts are done every two years. The program’s mission is to end homelessness environmental justice, and foster collaboration be- by emphasizing a coordinated, efficient regional response to the problem and making Sunol Glen Unified School Board tween government and the private sector to sup- the best use of the county’s resources while attracting funding from federal, state and 2nd Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m. port climate resilient developments. 11601 Main Street, Sunol philanthropic sources. (925) 862-2026 Wieckowski represents the 10th Senate District, www.sunol.k12.ca.us which includes southern Alameda County and For more information, or to sign up for the event, visit the Everyone Counts northeast Santa Clara County. website at http://everyonehome.org/everyone-counts. January 3, 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 27

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ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Roulette Julie Grabowski CONTENT EDITOR Victor Carvellas The usual line of succession through but it could very well be in a different di- Rob Klindt Planning Commission appointments and rection. Those applying for the vacancy COPY EDITOR party politics has been disrupted. Now, are a mixed bag; some easily recognizable Miriam G. Mazliach those deciding through council action either from previous attempts to gain a REPORTERS offer a clouded result. Newly elected council seat, others who have been in the councilmember Raj Salwan benefitted background of partisan politics and oth- Frank Addiego previously from a selection process favor- ers relatively unknown but with impres- Victor Carvellas ing the “in group” and has strong ties to sive credentials. Jessica Noël Chapin Linda-Robin Craig WILLIAM MARSHAK the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and The method to fill the vacancy has its pro development lobby. Rick Jones, in Daniel O'Donnell not yet been fully established but as the Robbie Finley midterm, almost always voted for pro- sitting council comes to terms with the Janet Grant posed developments in the past. How- oulette is a game of chance in process, it will be very interesting to Julie Huson ever, the other two council members – which bets are placed on a par- watch as political and economic interests Philip Kobylarz Vinnie Bacon and Lily Mei - are more ticular color and number when work to influence the outcome. Many Johnna M. Laird R moderate in their approach to develop- who have either been elated or dejected Maria Maniego a ball is propelled on a tilted track in a ment, often on the losing end of 3-2 counter direction around a spinning by previous council decisions will view David R. Newman votes. They have questioned the wisdom Cyndy Patrick wheel until it drops into a marked parti- the proceedings with high interest to see of unrestrained development and its ef- Mauricio Segura tion indicating the winning number and whether the next four years will continue fects on traffic congestion and schools. Jill Stovall color. In the past, schemes by unscrupu- to follow the direction of the previous With a sizable constituency that pro- Margaret Thornberry lous croupiers could manipulate the out- council or move toward a different path. pelled Mei to office of mayor and Coun- At this time, the croupier’s call, borrowed come and manage payouts. In Fremont, INTERN cilmember Bacon’s top vote for another a similar game has been played several from The Original Amateur Hour open- Toshali Goel term, the majority alliance [3 (Harrison, times when a councilmember has vacated ing of “Round and round she goes, Chan, Jones) -2 (Bacon, Mei)] of old is their seat early, usually due to an election where she stops, nobody knows,” has a PHOTOGRAPHERS no longer in play. This may tilt the coun- to Mayor prior to the expiration of a ring of truth. Victor Carvellas cil roulette toward someone unrestrained candidate’s council seat. This is the situa- Mike Heightchew by the influence of powerful lobbies. tion now as Lily Mei assumes the role of Thomas Hsu Mayor and leaves a two year vacancy to Bacon has consistently received top Don Jedlovec be filled either by an expensive special votes in his campaigns and returns for a second term favoring environmental OFFICE MANAGER election or selection by the existing Karin Diamond council. A council selection is the pre- concerns and moderate growth. He is often joined in his comments by the new ferred path. In the past, this roulette William Marshak BOOKKEEPING wheel decision has been marked by de- mayor. This time the ball moving around Vandana Dua PUBLISHER cidedly partisan politics; those selected the roulette wheel may not tilt in the same predictable path as in the past. A filled a role predetermined by particular DELIVERY MANAGER interests. However, this time the process weighted vote to fill the council vacancy Carlis Roberts promises to be a bit different. may still produce 3-2 votes as in the past,

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naming newborn monkey Charlotte WEB MASTER RAMAN CONSULTING Venkat Raman BY MARI YAMAGUCHI Opponents largely said giving the princess' name to a monkey ASSOCIATED PRESS was disrespectful to British royals. According to zoo official Akira Asano, some of them said that the Japanese people would feel LEGAL COUNSEL Stephen F. Von Till, Esq. TOKYO (AP), A Japanese zoo has apologized after receiving offended if a monkey were named after Japanese princesses. complaints over naming a baby monkey Charlotte for the newborn The complaints originated in Japan. Asano said he was not aware of British princess. any complaints from British citizens. He said the zoo has also received ADJUDICATION: The Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden said Thursday it support for Charlotte, and the views are now largely divided. “We deeply apologize for causing trouble to many people over What’s Happening’s was considering renaming the macaque. It was flooded with angry Tri-City Voice is a “newspaper calls and emails Wednesday hours after announcing the name for the naming of the first baby (monkey),” said a statement posted on of general circulation” as set its first monkey born this year, a tradition at the zoo run by the the zoo website. “We take these opinions seriously.'' southern city of Oita. Officials of the zoo and the city were still discussing what to do forth in sections 6000, et. seq., Charlotte was the favorite in a public ballot, receiving 59 out of with the monkey's name. The zoo now plans to seek advice from of the Government Code, for 853 votes before the female monkey was born Wednesday. the British Embassy before making a final decision, Kyodo News the City of Fremont, County of Votes for Charlotte surged after the British princess was named agency reported. Alameda, and the State of Monday and topped the ballot in the last three days of voting, The embassy declined to comment, and Japan's foreign ministry California. which ran from March 27 to May 6. said it was not involved with the issue.

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Obituary Berge • Pappas • Smith Chapel of the Angels George E. Recinos (510) 656-1226 December 11, 1964 – December 20, 2016 Fremont Chapel of the Roses 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont (510) 797-1900 FD1007 Resident of Fremont 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com George E. Recinos was born December 11th, 1964 in San Miguel, El Salvador. He Obituary rested in to peace in Fremont, California on December 20th, Piedad “Polly” Vega Gonzales 2016 at age 52. He is survived by his daughter Jessica Recinos, July 19, 1926 – December 23, 2016 parents Jorge and Berta Recinos, Resident of Fremont and sisters Edda Rivera, Ana Recinos, and Roxanna Recinos-Serna. George served in the United Born on July 19th, 1926 in She was a pioneer with more States Army, completed an Miami, AZ, and entered into rest history than will ever be known. associates degree, operated his on December 23rd, 2016 in She leaves a great legacy to the own business installing fiber Fremont, CA at the age of 90. Gonzales family and will be optics, and was a proud Knight Visitation will be held on Survived by her children: Martha missed but our hearts remained of Columbus. He loved the Wednesday, December 28th, Reagor (Martin Reagor), Patricia filled with her love. outdoors and enjoyed everything from 5-8pm with the Vigil Cater, Ralphie Gonzales, and Visitation will be held on from camping to tailgating for his beginning at 5pm at Fremont Michael Gonzales; son-in-law Wednesday, January 4th, from beloved Oakland Raiders and A's. Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Ronnie Cortez; grandchildren; 5-8pm with a Vigil at 6:30pm at George enjoyed and excelled at Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. and great-grandchildren. Fremont Chapel of the Roses, barbecuing, and loved preparing Funeral Mass will be celebrated Predeceased by her husband 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA summertime meals for family and on Thursday, December 29th, Refugio Gonzales; daughters: 94536. A Funeral Mass will be friends. 11am at Holy Spirit Catholic Gloria Cortez, and Nellie celebrated on Thursday, January she was known to be the best He was an incredibly Church, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Brunette; and sons-in-law: 5th, 9:30am at Holy Spirit flour tortilla maker. dedicated father who sought the Fremont, CA 94536. Burial will Charlie Cater, and Edward Catholic Church, She had such love, kindness, best for his daughter, and as a follow at Holy Sepulchre Brunette. 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, and respect for people. An unkind caring son, brother and uncle, Cemetery in Hayward, CA. Polly was a wise woman proud CA 94536. Burial will follow at word never passed her lips. She George expressed his love as a of her heritage. She lived for the 1:30pm at Sacramento Valley was a true angel to our family. willingness to help no matter the Fremont Memorial Chapel love and respect of her children. National Cemetery, Married at the age of 16, she circumstance. 510-793-8900 She favored her novellas and celebrated 74 years of marriage to 5810 Midway Rd., Dixon, happily spent the day ensuring her husband Refugio -- a WWII CA 95620. that her house remained tidy. veteran, honored in 2010 with Her grandchildren fondly the Bronze Star Medal. Fremont Chapel of the Roses Obituary called her “Grandma Tortilla” as 510-797-1900

Alameda Alliance for Health Improves Wiley L. Hall Jr. Quality Scores by 12 Percent January 10th, 1922 – December 26th, 2016 SUBMITTED BY MICHELLE LEWIS Resident of Fremont Wiley L. Hall Jr., entered into 94536. A Funeral Mass will be The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) uses the Aggregate Quality Factor Score rest on December 26th, 2016. celebrated on Wednesday, (AQFS) to rate the quality of Medi-Cal managed care plans throughout California, which is based on Preceded in death by his loving January 4th, 10am at Holy Spirit Health Care Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS). HEDIS indicates performance on the qual- wife, and his daughter. Loving Catholic Church, ity of care and service, including prevention and screening, chronic condition management, access and father of eight children. Also 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, availability of care, and healthcare utilization. The DHCS recently published the Medi-Cal Managed Care survived by eleven grandchildren CA 94536. Burial will follow at Dashboard, which showed that Alameda Alliance for Health (Alliance) improved in quality significantly and five great grandchildren. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in during the last year, attaining the highest movement by any managed care health plan in California. Wiley was proud to have been Hayward, CA. The family prefers In 2015, the Alliance had the third lowest overall HEDIS performance scores when compared to other honorably discharged from the donations to the American Medi-Cal managed care plans in California. In 2016, the Alliance increased its overall score by 12% and Army Air Corps in 1945. Cancer Society. moved from the forty-fourth to twenty-seventh place in California. Visitation will be held on “The Alliance implemented a series of interventions throughout the last year, and partnered with com- Tuesday, January 3rd, from Fremont Chapel of the Roses munity physicians to better collect medical record data, which is a leading factor in HEDIS,” said Alliance 4-8pm with a Vigil at 6:30pm at 510-797-1900 CEO Scott Coffin. “Our improvement provides evidence of the quality of services performed by our net- Fremont Chapel of the Roses, work of community physicians in Alameda County, and we are currently underway to further advance the 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA quality of care for our members in 2017.” January 3, 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 29 Alameda County supervisors honor fire recovery effort workers

SUBMITTED BY GUY ASHLEY and included: that, in addition to shoring up the conducted autopsies and notified the Shoring up the damaged building so damaged building to make it safe for families of those who perished in the fire. The Alameda County Board of that rescue/recovery workers could rescue workers, used a backhoe to knock Among many other duties, the Sheriff’s Supervisors took time December 20 to perform their duties safely out one of the smoking building’s Office also set up a Family Assistance recognize the tireless efforts of emergency Recovering and identifying those who cinderblock walls to provide safe and easy Center near the fire scene where families personnel and investigators who responded perished, and notifying their families access for recovery crews. and loved ones from outside the area could to the December 2 fire at a converted Removing debris from inside the “The tragic fire in Oakland reminds gather and be provided with resources they Oakland warehouse known as the building and away from the site us all to stop and appreciate the work of needed in their time of need. Resources Ghost Ship. Caring for the injured and assisting our County employees who deal with provided at the Center included counselors Thirty-six people died in the blaze in friends and families of those who perished extraordinarily difficult situations every and chaplains who helped survivors with Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood. The The Alameda County District day,” Haggerty said. “When we are met their grief and representatives from the fire triggered an extensive recovery effort Attorney’s Office continues to lead a with catastrophic events such as the American Red Cross who helped provide in which first responders and investigative Task Force investigating the possibility of Ghost Ship fire, we ask these very same other assistance. teams have worked around the clock, criminal charges stemming from the fire. people to put their own lives on hold and To make a donation to the Alameda risking their own safety and facing Some unsung heroes from the County’s to deal with the work that must be County Disaster Relief Fund, go to extraordinary tests of composure. fire response included: done – even though some of this work is http://acgov.org/government/news/dis- Supervisors honored more than More than 40 Behavioral Health Care unspeakably painful.” aster.htm. Information about the 300 County employees and Paramedics workers who made themselves available The County’s response involved more Disaster Relief Fund also can be found Plus contractors who participated in the 16 hours a day in the week following than 200 employees from the Alameda on ACGOV Cares recovery effort, bolstering the City of the fire to provide grief counseling and County Sheriff’s Office alone. Sheriff’s (http://acgovcares.org/) Oakland’s response to the fire. Assistance other support to the loved ones of those personnel were on the front lines of the provided by County departments in the who perished; and effort to recover bodies from the burned fire response covered a wide range of areas Crews from the Public Works Agency building and its Coroner’s Bureau Coke targets The Year in odd news: Wild turkey attack, ‘foodies’ as more dueling obituaries people move away BY BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI The 42-year-old pizzeria owner ASSOCIATED PRESS strolled along Route 9 for 10 minutes on Labor Day, inducing hilarity and TRENTON, N.J. (AP), A letter horror in pedestrians and motorists. from sodas carrier trapped inside his truck by Boemio said people honked their wild turkeys, a man whose wife and horns and a woman with four BY CANDICE CHOI girlfriend published dueling children in her minivan drove by AP FOOD INDUSTRY WRITER obituaries for him and a fantasy five times as the kids laughed at football player’s public march of his display. NEW YORK (AP), What beverage goes best with lobster rolls, a bagel sandwich shame were among the oddest stories Police also called his business stuffed with whitefish, or a bowl of ramen? Coke wants you to think of soda. from New Jersey this year. to say they were getting calls from Coca-Cola is trying to sell more of its flagship beverage by suggesting the cola can Hillsdale police came to the letter concerned citizens, he said. accompany a wide range of meals, rather than just the fast food and pizza with which carrier’s aid in February after seven The fantasy football league is it's a mainstay. It's why a recent TV ad featured a young couple grabbling mini-Cokes turkeys accosted him. Two officers made up mostly of pizzeria owners while making paella, and why food bloggers were paid to post photos on Instagram of eventually were able to scare them off. and adopted the shame-inducing various dishes, paired specifically with glass bottles of Coke that might appeal to the When Leroy Bill Black died in statute two years ago to keep aesthetic of “foodie” culture. One photo showed a bowl of chicken chili with the soda. August, two versions of his obituary participants from losing interest “The ultimate combination of two of my very favorites!” wrote the blogger, who has appeared together in a newspaper — once their teams had no shot of more than 53,000 followers. The caption disclosed that the post, which got about one saying he was survived by his winning the league. 430 “likes,” was a sponsored ad. wife, the other by his girlfriend. Although Coke has often been marketed as a good companion for food, the company Angelo Boemio drew attention in Sunrise viewer floats away is trying to make sure it isn't left behind as American tastes evolve and people move away September when he marched down a A man getting ready to watch the from traditional sodas. The world's biggest beverage maker is particularly trying to update Toms River roadway wearing only sunrise on a piece of plywood in a the drink's image among people in their 20s and 30s who may associate soda mainly with pink women’s bikini bottoms and marina was swept out in June by the places like McDonald's and Domino's. sneakers to mark his last-place finish Hudson River current and wound up “It's an Amateur Move to Limit Coca-Cola to Fast-Food,” stated an online ad paid for in his fantasy football league. about 2 1/2 miles away, near New by Coke on Vox Media sites. The post, which was designed to read like a news story, York’s Governors Island. talked about famous food pairings and how tastes like Coca-Cola “go with everything.” Turkeys gone wild Jersey City officials say the man A digital video series with Univision also showed people enjoying Cokes with a variety Hillsdale police had to come to the was sent drifting into the river on an of meals, including sushi. aid of a letter carrier in February after 8-foot-long piece of plywood. They An internal briefing about the campaign with Vox obtained by The Associated Press seven turkeys accosted him. say he likely stayed on the wood said Coke “has long been associated with hamburgers, hot dogs and other classic The town’s postmaster initially because he didn’t want to jump into American dishes,'' but that the focus of the push was “sharing Coca-Cola with family told police ``you’re not going to be- the water and lose his cellphone while over a healthy home-cooked meal.” lieve this’’ before providing details swimming back. Instead, he stayed in The briefing said the paid “influencers” who posted on social media should show about the attack, noting similar the center of the plywood as it floated dishes that are not “grossly unhealthy or over-indulgent.” Influencers submitted ideas for events have happened before. The farther into New York Harbor’s recipes and photos for approval. Among the pictures with Coke that made the cut: a police officer who took the call heavily traveled commercial lanes. poppyseed and chicken salad, steak with salsa verde and an herb-roasted chicken. sounded equally amazed. The man, whose name wasn’t The push comes as Coke faces growing competition in the beverage aisle, as well as Authorities say about seven disclosed, was rescued unharmed criticism over its marketing of sugary drinks. U.S. sales volume for regular Coke is down turkeys accosted the letter carrier, but about a quarter-mile from Governors 14 percent over the past decade, according to the industry tracker Beverage Digest, while he wasn’t injured. Two officers scared Island, a 172-acre island in the heart Diet Coke's volume is down 29 percent. off the turkeys so the letter carrier of the harbor close to lower To Wall Street, Atlanta-based Coca-Cola emphasizes its array of beverages and could continue his route. Manhattan and Brooklyn. investments in options like bottled teas that have bigger growth potential. And to public Guzzo said the man was very health advocates, the company has pledged it will market alternatives that would help Survived by … happy to see the rescue team and reduce the number of calories people drink. Two versions of a New Jersey hugged them after he was pulled At the same time, Coca-Cola is trying to shore up its flagship brand in the U.S. man’s obituary appeared together in a onboard. The strategy has been to reposition Coke as a more premium drink with packaging like newspaper in August — one saying mini-cans and glass bottles. That dovetails with the company's efforts to hitch the cola he was survived by his wife, and the Five second rule to a foodie culture that prizes photogenic qualities. other saying he was survived by his Researchers at Rutgers University Stuart Kronauge, senior vice president of marketing for Coca-Cola North America, girlfriend announced in September that it said the association between Coke and hamburgers and pizza is largely a result of The obituary with top billing in might be time to reconsider the where the drinks have traditionally been sold. She said the recent campaign is a way The Press of Atlantic City said Leroy five-second rule when thinking to update the company's marketing, specifically among millennials, that says Coke Bill Black, 55, of Egg Harbor about eating food that has fallen on goes well with food. Township, was survived by his the floor. “We just want to make sure that we expand the sense of it,” she said. “loving wife’’ and a son. It did not Their study found bacteria can Kronauge also noted that the ad campaign incorporated Coke Zero, which is made list a cause of death. instantaneously contaminate food with artificial sweeteners, and Coke Life, which is made with stevia. Although Coca-Cola The second announcement, right that falls on the floor. is shifting into marketing for the holidays, Kronauge said the company plans to return to beneath the first one with the same Researcher Donald Schaffner said the theme of Coke pairing well with different foods. photo of Black, said he was survived the five-second rule is a “significant Ali Dibadj, a Bernstein analyst, said Coke's association with foods like burgers and fries by his son, a host of siblings and his oversimplification of what actually contributes to the drink's unhealthy image. longtime girlfriend. It also said he happens when bacteria transfer from “If they can break those bounds down and match it up with a Caesar salad or quinoa died of lung cancer caused by a surface to food.’’ salad, maybe it breaks down the mental barrier,” Dibadj said. fiberglass exposure. His research isn’t the first to con- People associate Coke with pizza and burgers because those pairings are now part of clude that the favorite excuse for why U.S. culture, but also because they actually go well together, said John Fischer, a professor Walk of shame that yummy snack that fell on the of wine, beverage and hospitality at the Culinary Institute of America. He disagrees with Angelo Boemio drew lots of ground is still OK to eat is wrong. It the premise that Coke goes well “with everything,” as the Coke ad contends. attention in September when he did find that longer contact time “Coke is a fairly powerful flavor -- it could obliterate more delicate flavors,” marched down a road in Toms River means more bacterial transfer, but Fischer said. wearing only pink women’s bikini that the type of food and surface is Still, Fischer said people who don't have established ideas about food and drink bottoms and sneakers while hoisting a just as, or more, important. pairings might try out Coke's claim and grow accustomed to having it with different sign signifying his last-place finish in The Rutgers researchers tested foods. In that sense, he said, the company might try to “say it until it's true.” his fantasy football league. watermelon, bread, bread and butter, and gummy candy Page 30 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 3, 2017

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Music For Minors II (MFMII) and Fremont Bank are sponsoring Charlotte Diamond in January with an adults-only teaching workshop. Diamond has been bringing children’s music to the world for over 30 years. She is an internationally renowned, award-winning children’s recording artist and educator, and inspires with multi-cultural and character-building educational music that touches and captivates the heart. Diamond will share her insights about working with children and show you how to teach her wonderful songs using sign language and props. This workshop will be on Thursday, January 12 and is open to any adult wanting to attend – educators, parents, community members interested in children’s music, one and all. The workshop is free to all teachers and principals who are associated with MFMII. If you have a docent at your school, then your teachers can attend the workshop for free. We have also made arrangements with Fremont Unified School District, New Haven Unified School District, and Castro Valley Unified School District that teachers can obtain continuing education credits for their attendance. If you are working at a private school without a MFMII docent, then the workshop will cost $15. Call (510) 733-1189 or e-mail [email protected] to reserve your seat. Those who don’t sign up ahead can still attend that night and pay their $15 onsite.

Musicshop by Charlotte Diamond Thursday, Jan 12 7:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. LDS Social Hall 38134 Temple Way, Fremont (510) 733-1189 www.musicforminors2.org Fees: Free for MFMII Docents & Participating MFMII Classroom Teachers; $15 for other educators & general community January 3, 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 31

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New advances in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies and even other fields— like social services, schools and health providers—are helping BART Police create a safer system for riders. One impetus for that collaboration comes from the heart of a university-based training program called the Safe Communities Institute (SCI), which several BART PD personnel have attended. Lt. Terence McCarty, who oversees criminal investigations for BART PD, is a graduate Sgt. Rick Martinez, Chief Kenton Rainey and Sgt. Ja’Son Scott at SCI graduation of the program. ceremony “You learn not to silo yourself, you’re a fan of Law and effective it is to collaborate with and to reach out to other Order-type TV procedurals, you your other public partners,” agencies,” McCarty said, a often hear officers from different McCarty said. Collaboration is practice that may sound precincts spar about who gets one piece in a larger program for common-sense but that “the collar.” BART PD that goes well beyond historically has not always been SCI teaches just the opposite. state training minimums. the case in law enforcement. If “In the program, you see how

BART Police Log at the South Hayward BART station. The phone could not be tracked. SUBMITTED BY LES MENSINGER At 3:35 p.m. officers responded to a report of a man stabbing another man at the Bayfair station in Thursday, Dec 29 San Leandro. The suspect was located and taken At 1:22 p.m. A victim reported that while aboard into custody. The injured man was taken to a a Fremont-bound train a black male juvenile hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A BART wearing a black sweatshirt snatched an iPhone 6 detective and an ID technician processed the from the their hand and exited the train at the crime scene San Leandro station. The victim reported the theft

Fremont taken for safekeeping. vehicle. The man was booked at Saturday, Dec 24 Santa Rita Jail. Police Log A Paving construction Officers were sent to check a company on Central Avenue was suspicious vehicle parked in the burglarized sometime during the area of Corte De Sol. Officer SUBMITTED BY nighttime hours. The front chain Gigliotti found the vehicle and its GENEVA BOSQUES, link fence gate lock to the male occupant, a 54-year-old FREMONT PD business was compromised, Fremont man. Officers deter- along with holes cut to the rear mined the man had an Friday, Dec 23 perimeter fencing for access. outstanding no bail narcotics At 10:34 a.m. Field Training Taken: several vehicles, various warrant out of Santa Clara and Officer Taylor and Officer Berrier roadway construction equipment was in possession of illegal drugs. stopped a group of four transients and tools. Estimated loss was The man was arrested. near the trash dumpsters at the estimated at more than Monday, Dec 26 Safeway on Washington Boule- $200,000. Estimated loss Security personnel at the vard in the Irvington district. valued at over $200,000. Pacific Commons Target store Store management had repeatedly At 6:32 a.m. Officer Richards attempted to detain a woman for asked the group to leave and investigated a vehicle vs. shoplifting when a male called police after the group pedestrian visible injury accomplice pepper sprayed them. refused to leave after a couple of collision which occurred at the The suspects fled in a dark-col- days. A 54-year-old man and a intersection of Mowry Avenue ored SUV with a taillight that 51-year-old woman were arrested and Civic Center Drive. The was out. Police described the on suspicion of trespassing and female pedestrian was determined first suspect as a black woman booked at Santa Rita Jail. to be at fault and suffered between 30 and 35-years-old, At 1 p.m. Officer Carter minor injuries. with blue hair, a black jacket, stopped a 30-year-old man from At 11:50 a.m. loss prevention white shirts, black leggings and Milpitas in the 41000 block of personnel at the Walmart store pink tennis shoes. The second Fremont Blvd. in the Irvington on Albrae Street called to report a suspect was described as a black district. During a probation man stealing merchandise and man, 30 to 35-years-old, with a search it was determined the man fleeing the store. Responding grey beanie, black jacket, white was in possession of a controlled Officer Ehling spotted a shirt, grey sweats and armed with substance; he was arrested. suspicious person near the store pepper spray. Officer Burch was At 5:56 p.m. A citizen that matched the description the case agent. reported being shot at after being given to police. The suspect, a Tuesday, Dec 27 involved in a road rage incident. 27-year-old Fremont man, was At 7:31 a.m., Officer Gonzales The suspect vehicle license plate in possession of the stolen and Field Training Officer Ferrara was obtained and the vehicle was property and was arrested on conducted a warrant service at found at Club Sport in the suspicion of shoplifting. Motel 6 North on Fremont Warm Springs district. After At 9:07 a.m. Officer Paiva Boulevard. They arrested a multiple interviews officers de- accepted a citizen’s arrest from 25-year-old San Pablo woman termined that a “road rage” Dale Hardware in the Centerville and a 23-year-old San Lorenzo incident took place near Pacific District for stealing merchandise. woman on misdemeanor Commons. A firearm was An 18-year-old Fremont man warrants. pointed at the victim who then was arrested on suspicion of Wednesday, Dec. 28 chased after the fleeing suspect shoplifting. At about 2:10 p.m. patrol vehicle. The occupants in the At 1:44 a.m. officers were officers responded to a residential suspect vehicle were located and dispatched to the Walgreens store burglary report at the intersection interviewed however no firearm on Mowry Avenue to investigate of Paseo Padre Parkway and was found. Several people were a report of people causing a Durham Road. Residents of a detained during the investigation. disturbance. Officer Gregory private home returned to find the There were no injuries, nor was arrested a 21-year-old man from home ransacked and two male any evidence found of any shots Oakland on suspicion of suspects inside. The suspects fled being fired. possessing illegal drugs. and brandished a firearm as they At 12:45 a.m. Officer Latimer Sunday, Dec 25 exited the house. A Fremont pa- conducted a vehicle stop in the At 11:14 a.m. a caller reported trol officer saw the suspect vehicle area of Guardino and Red Hawk. to police that two men were as it fled the scene and began a The driver, a 32-year-old man trying to steal her car from the pursuit. The officer followed the from Hayward was arrested for Dino’s restaurant parking lot in vehicle to the Hayward/Castro the possession of brass knuckles. the Centerville district. The Valley area where it stopped and A search of the suspect’s vehicle reporting party’s three sons the suspects exited. Police offi- uncovered methamphetamine detained the suspects until police cers, detectives and members of and drug paraphernalia. Also arrived. Officer Paiva arrested a the Special Investigations Unit found in the trunk of the vehicle 35-year-old Fremont man on are actively searching for the was an AK style rifle which was suspicion of trying to steal the suspects. There were no injuries. 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NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) business name in violation of the rights of another Business conducted by: An Individual as true any material matter pursuant to Section of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement under federal, state, or common law (see Section The registrant began to transact business using 17913 of the Business and Professions code generally expires at the end of five years from the 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). the fictitious business name(s) listed above on that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a BULK SALES date on which it was filed in office of the county 12/27/16, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/17 10/1/2016 misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of I declare that all information in this statement one thousand dollars [$1,000].) Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after CNS-2959456# is true and correct. (A registrant who declares /s/ Jeffrey Akira Fudenna any change in the facts set forth in the statement as true any material matter pursuant to Section This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in 17913 of the Business and Professions code Alameda County on December 9, 2016. the residence address of a registered owner. A NAME STATEMENT that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) (SECS. 6104, 6105 U.C.C. & B & P 24073 et File No. 525655 seq.) new fictitious business name statement must be misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement filed before the expiration. Fictitious Business Name(s): one thousand dollars [$1,000].) generally expires at the end of five years from the ESCROW NO: 20095-PD East Bay Cleaners, 3546 Ellery Common, DATE: December 22, 2016 The filing of this statement does not of itself /s/ Brian Hu date on which it was filed in office of the county authorize the use in this state of a fictitious Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda This statement was filed with the County Clerk of clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Registrant(s): Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within business name in violation of the rights of another Alameda County on December 6, 2016 Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after under federal, state, or common law (see Section Kambiz Serpooh, 3546 Ellery Common, Fremont, NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) any change in the facts set forth in the statement named seller that a sale that may constitute a bulk CA 94538 sale has been or will be made. 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/17 Business conducted by: An Individual generally expires at the end of five years from the the residence address of a registered owner. A The individuals, partnership, or corporate names The registrant began to transact business using and the business addresses of the seller are: date on which it was filed in office of the county new fictitious business name statement must be CNS-2961376# the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of filed before the expiration. Melvin Rabara, Myling Custodio Rabara and I declare that all information in this statement Miles Bistro, Inc Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after The filing of this statement does not of itself FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is true and correct. (A registrant who declares any change in the facts set forth in the statement authorize the use in this state of a fictitious 6052 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538 NAME STATEMENT as true any material matter pursuant to Section The individuals, partnership, or corporate names pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in business name in violation of the rights of another File No. 525561 17913 of the Business and Professions code the residence address of a registered owner. A under federal, state, or common law (see Section and the business addresses of the buyer are: Fictitious Business Name(s): that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a Absolute Telugu Cuisine LLC new fictitious business name statement must be 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Cartel Muscle Clothing, 28029 Colony Ct., misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed filed before the expiration. 12/20, 12/27/16, 1/3, 1/10/17 6052 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538 Hayward, CA 94544, County of Alameda one thousand dollars [$1,000].) As listed by the seller, all other business names The filing of this statement does not of itself Registrant(s): /s/ Kambiz Serpooh authorize the use in this state of a fictitious CNS-2955812# and addresses used by the seller within three Ignacio Javier Romero, 28029 Colony Ct., This statement was filed with the County Clerk of years before the date such list was sent or business name in violation of the rights of another Hayward, CA 94544 Alameda County on December 20, 2016 under federal, state, or common law (see Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS delivered to the buyer are: Business conducted by: an Individual NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) NAME STATEMENT Payaso Filipino Restaurant 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). The registrant began to transact business using of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement 12/27/16, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/17 File No. 525359 The assets sold or to be sold are described the fictitious business name(s) listed above on n/a generally expires at the end of five years from the Fictitious Business Name(s): in general as: ALL FURNITURE, FIXTURES, I declare that all information in this statement date on which it was filed in office of the county CNS-2957817# SooJa Fusion Bistro, 6038 Stevenson Blvd., EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, is true and correct. (A registrant who declares clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, as true any material matter pursuant to Section Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registrant(s): COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, ABC LICENSE 17913 of the Business and Professions code any change in the facts set forth in the statement NAME STATEMENT Jin S. Park, 566 Rock Avenue, Fremont, CA & ALL OTHER ASSETS OF THE BUSINESS that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in File No. 525436 94536 KNOWN AS: Miles Bistro misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed the residence address of a registered owner. A Fictitious Business Name(s): Business conducted by: an Individual AND ARE LOCATED AT: 6052 Stevenson Blvd, one thousand dollars [$1,000].) new fictitious business name statement must be Prosper Virtue, 45021 Cougar Cir, Fremont, CA The registrant began to transact business using Fremont, CA 94538. /s/ Ignacio J Romero filed before the expiration. 94539, County of Alameda the fictitious business name(s) listed above on The place, and date on or after which, the Bulk This statement was filed with the County Clerk of The filing of this statement does not of itself Registrant(s): N/A. Sale is to be consummated: Business & Escrow Alameda County on December 16, 2016 authorize the use in this state of a fictitious Ming Kuen Her, 45021 Cougar Circle, Fremont, I declare that all information in this statement Service Center, Inc. 3031 Tisch Way, Suite 310 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) business name in violation of the rights of another CA 94539 is true and correct. (A registrant who declares San Jose, CA 95128 on or before 1/20/2017. of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement under federal, state, or common law (see Section Business conducted by: An Individual as true any material matter pursuant to Section The last date to file claims is 1/19/2017, unless generally expires at the end of five years from the 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). The registrant began to transact business using 17913 of the Business and Professions code there is a liquor license transferring in which case date on which it was filed in office of the county 12/27/16, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/17 the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a claims may be filed until the date the license clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of I declare that all information in this statement misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed transfers. Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after CNS-2959430# is true and correct. (A registrant who declares one thousand dollars [$1,000].) any change in the facts set forth in the statement as true any material matter pursuant to Section /s/ Jin S. Park BUYER’S SIGNATURE: pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17913 of the Business and Professions code This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Absolute Telugu Cuisine LLC the residence address of a registered owner. A NAME STATEMENT that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a Alameda County on December 9, 2016. By: Adike Nataraj, Managing Member new fictitious business name statement must be File No. 525631 misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) 1/3/17 filed before the expiration. Fictitious Business Name(s): one thousand dollars [$1,000].) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement CNS-2961121# The filing of this statement does not of itself Shunda Automobile Repair Center, 36873 /s/ Her Ming-Kuen generally expires at the end of five years from the authorize the use in this state of a fictitious Fremont Blvd., #A, Fremont, CA 94536, County This statement was filed with the County Clerk of date on which it was filed in office of the county of Alameda NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE business name in violation of the rights of another Alameda County on December 12, 2016 clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of under federal, state, or common law (see Section Registrant(s): NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after (U.C.C. §6104, 6105) Gang Li, 40739 Max Dr., Fremont, CA 94538 ESCROW #: 0126009691-PC 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement any change in the facts set forth in the statement 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/17 Business conducted by: an Individual generally expires at the end of five years from the pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to creditors of the The registrant began to transact business using within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be date on which it was filed in office of the county the residence address of a registered owner. A CNS-2961303# the fictitious business name(s) listed above on n/a clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of new fictitious business name statement must be made of the assets described below. I declare that all information in this statement The names and business address of the Seller(s) Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after filed before the expiration. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is true and correct. (A registrant who declares any change in the facts set forth in the statement The filing of this statement does not of itself is/are: Dragon B.B.Q. Express, Inc. NAME STATEMENT as true any material matter pursuant to Section 39486 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538 pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in authorize the use in this state of a fictitious File No. 525738 17913 of the Business and Professions code the residence address of a registered owner. A business name in violation of the rights of another The location in California of the Chief Executive Fictitious Business Name(s): that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a Office of the seller is: same as above new fictitious business name statement must be under federal, state, or common law (see Section Little Steamers, 43531 Mission Blvd., Fremont, misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed filed before the expiration. 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). As listed by the seller, all other business names CA 94539, County of Alameda one thousand dollars [$1,000].) and addresses used by the seller within three The filing of this statement does not of itself 12/20, 12/27/16, 1/3, 1/10/17 Registrant(s): /s/ Gang Li authorize the use in this state of a fictitious years before the date such list was sent or Edumax, Inc. 40963 Olmstead Ter, Fremont, CA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of CNS-2955806# delivered to the buyer are: None business name in violation of the rights of another 9453; California Alameda County on December 20, 2016 under federal, state, or common law (see Section The names and business address of the Buyer(s) Business conducted by: a Corporation NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is/are: F&G Restaurant, Inc. 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). The registrant began to transact business using of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement 12/27/16, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/17 NAME STATEMENT 39486 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538 the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A generally expires at the end of five years from the File No. 525274 The assets to be sold are described in general I declare that all information in this statement date on which it was filed in office of the county CNS-2957688# Fictitious Business Name(s): as: All stock in trade, furniture, fixtures, equipment is true and correct. (A registrant who declares clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Precision Tune Auto Care, 4299 Peralta Blvd., and other property as true any material matter pursuant to Section Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda And are located at: 39486 Fremont Blvd., 17913 of the Business and Professions code any change in the facts set forth in the statement NAME STATEMENT Registrant(s): Fremont, CA 94538 that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in File No. 525420 Kick The Tires LLC, 4299 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, The business name used by the Seller(s) at those misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed the residence address of a registered owner. A Fictitious Business Name(s): CA 94536; CA locations is: Dragon BBQ Express one thousand dollars [$1,000].) new fictitious business name statement must be Bing’s Dumpling, 34360 Fremont Blvd, Business conducted by: a Limited Liability The anticipated date of the bulk sale is: January /s/ Jen Kweiwhei, President filed before the expiration. Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda Company 20, 2017 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of The filing of this statement does not of itself Mailing Address: 34360 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, The registrant began to transact business using At the office of Old Republic Title Company Alameda County on December 22, 2016 authorize the use in this state of a fictitious CA 94555 the fictitious business name(s) listed above on @ 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite 400, Concord, NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) business name in violation of the rights of another Registrant(s): 11-15-16 CA 94520. of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement under federal, state, or common law (see Section Raybing Inc., 1532 Wright Ave, Sunnyvale, CA I declare that all information in this statement The bulk sale IS subject to California Uniform generally expires at the end of five years from the 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 94089; California is true and correct. (A registrant who declares Commercial Code Section 6106.2. If so subject, date on which it was filed in office of the county 12/27/16, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/17 Business conducted by: A Corporation as true any material matter pursuant to Section the name and address of the person with whom clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of The registrant began to transact business using 17913 of the Business and Professions code claims may be filed is as follows: Old Republic Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after CNS-2958946# the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a Title Company @ 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite any change in the facts set forth in the statement I declare that all information in this statement misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed 400, Concord, CA 94520 or E-Fax to 925-265- pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is true and correct. (A registrant who declares one thousand dollars [$1,000].) 9040 or Fax 925-363-2276. the residence address of a registered owner. A NAME STATEMENT as true any material matter pursuant to Section /s/ Christian M. Soliba, Member The last day for filing claims shall be January 19, new fictitious business name statement must be File No. 525452 17913 of the Business and Professions code This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 2017 which is the business day before the sale filed before the expiration. Fictitious Business Name(s): that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a Alameda County on December 7, 2016 date specified herein. The filing of this statement does not of itself Juniper Medical Supply, 338 Stonebridge Dr., misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) Dated: 12/5/2016 authorize the use in this state of a fictitious Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda one thousand dollars [$1,000].) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement Buyer(s): business name in violation of the rights of another Registrant(s): /s/ Bing Lu, CEO generally expires at the end of five years from the F&G Restaurant, Inc. under federal, state, or common law (see Section Maitrayee Baksi-Banerjee, 338 Stonebridge Dr., This statement was filed with the County Clerk of date on which it was filed in office of the county /S/ By: Wen Zhao Feng 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Fremont, CA 94536 Alameda County on December 12, 2016 clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of /S/ By: Wan Chang Guan, President 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/17 Business conducted by: an Individual NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after 1/3/17 The registrant began to transact business using CNS-2961298# of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement any change in the facts set forth in the statement CNS-2954470# the fictitious business name(s) listed above on n/a generally expires at the end of five years from the pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in I declare that all information in this statement date on which it was filed in office of the county the residence address of a registered owner. A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is true and correct. (A registrant who declares clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of new fictitious business name statement must be NAME STATEMENT as true any material matter pursuant to Section Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after filed before the expiration. File No. 525765 17913 of the Business and Professions code any change in the facts set forth in the statement The filing of this statement does not of itself CIVIL Fictitious Business Name(s): that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in authorize the use in this state of a fictitious Peshawari Kababs, 33330 Alvarado Niles Rd misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed the residence address of a registered owner. A business name in violation of the rights of another Union City CA 94587, County of Alameda; 33330 one thousand dollars [$1,000].) new fictitious business name statement must be under federal, state, or common law (see Section Alvarado Niles Rd Union City CA 94587 /s/ Maitrayee Baksi-Banerjee filed before the expiration. 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Registrant(s): This statement was filed with the County Clerk of The filing of this statement does not of itself 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/16, 1/3/17 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Muhammad Daud Durrani, 4109 Broadmoor Alameda County on December 13, 2016 authorize the use in this state of a fictitious FOR CHANGE OF NAME Comm #337, Fremont CA 94538 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) business name in violation of the rights of another CNS-2955207# Case No. HG16843376 Business conducted by: an individual of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement under federal, state, or common law (see Section Superior Court of California, County of Alameda The registrant began to transact business using generally expires at the end of five years from the 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Petition of: Anita Balkumar for Change of Name the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A date on which it was filed in office of the county 12/27/16, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/17 NAME STATEMENT TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: I declare that all information in this statement clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of File No. 525242-525251 Petitioner Anita Balkumar filed a petition with this is true and correct. (A registrant who declares Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after CNS-2957686# Fictitious Business Name(s): court for a decree changing names as follows: as true any material matter pursuant to Section any change in the facts set forth in the statement 1) Donesa Beverage Company, 2) AEDION, Anita Balkumar to Anita Kapoor 17913 of the Business and Professions code pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3) HVYRSNL, 4) Donesa Winery, 5) Donesa The Court orders that all persons interested in that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a the residence address of a registered owner. A NAME STATEMENT Family Winery, 6) Donesa Cellars, 7) Alcantara, this matter appear before this court at the hearing misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed new fictitious business name statement must be File No. 525540 8) Donesa Brewery, 9) Donesa Distillery, 10) indicated below to show cause, if any, why the one thousand dollars [$1,000].) filed before the expiration. Fictitious Business Name(s): Polymen, 5073 Hyde Park Drive, Fremont, CA petition for change of name should not be granted. /s/ Muhammad Daud Durrani The filing of this statement does not of itself Advanced Dental Hygiene Care, 5501 94538, County of Alameda Any person objecting to the name changes This statement was filed with the County Clerk of authorize the use in this state of a fictitious Ridgewood Drive, Fremont, CA 94555 , County Mailing Address: 5073 Hyde Park Drive, Fremont, described above must file a written objection that Alameda County on December 23, 2016 business name in violation of the rights of another of Alameda CA 94538 includes the reasons for the objection at least two NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) under federal, state, or common law (see Section P.O. Box 7812, Fremont, CA 94555, County of Registrant(s): court days before the matter is scheduled to be of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Alameda Manuel Alcantara Donesa Jr., 5073 Hyde Park heard and must appear at the hearing to show generally expires at the end of five years from the 12/27/16, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/17 Registrant(s): Drive, Fremont, CA 94538 cause why the petition should not be granted. If date on which it was filed in office of the county CNS-2958456# Julie Dao-Nguyen, 5501 Ridgewood Dr, Fremont, Business conducted by: An Individual no written objection is timely filed, the court may clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of CA 94555 The registrant began to transact business using grant the petition without a hearing. Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after Business conducted by: An Individual the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A any change in the facts set forth in the statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant began to transact business using I declare that all information in this statement Notice of Hearing: NAME STATEMENT Date: 03/03/17, Time: 11:30 AM, Dept.: 24 pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the fictitious business name(s) listed above on is true and correct. (A registrant who declares the residence address of a registered owner. A File No. 525593 04/19/2016 as true any material matter pursuant to Section The address of the court is 1221 Oak Street, Fictitious Business Name(s): Oakland, CA 94612 new fictitious business name statement must be I declare that all information in this statement 17913 of the Business and Professions code filed before the expiration. Dhanush Analytics, 775 Longfellow Drive, is true and correct. (A registrant who declares that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda published at least once each week for four The filing of this statement does not of itself as true any material matter pursuant to Section misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed authorize the use in this state of a fictitious Registrant(s): 17913 of the Business and Professions code one thousand dollars [$1,000].) successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing Anulytx Tech Inc., 775 Longfellow Drive, Fremont, on the petition in the following newspaper of business name in violation of the rights of another that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a /s/ Manuel Alcantara Donesa Jr under federal, state, or common law (see Section CA 94539; CA misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed This statement was filed with the County Clerk of general circulation, printed in this county: Whats Business conducted by: a Corporation Happenings Tri City Voice - Fremont 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). one thousand dollars [$1,000].) Alameda County on December 7, 2016 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/17 The registrant began to transact business using /s/ Julie Dao-Nguyen NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) Date: 12/22/16 the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A Morris D. Jacobson This statement was filed with the County Clerk of of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement CNS-2960834# I declare that all information in this statement Alameda County on December 15, 2016 generally expires at the end of five years from the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court is true and correct. (A registrant who declares 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/17 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) date on which it was filed in office of the county FICTITIOUS BUSINESS as true any material matter pursuant to Section of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of CNS-2960997# NAME STATEMENT 17913 of the Business and Professions code generally expires at the end of five years from the Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after File No. 525656 that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a date on which it was filed in office of the county any change in the facts set forth in the statement Fictitious Business Name(s): misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in Michelle Bakery & Catering, 22124 E Lyndon one thousand dollars [$1,000].) Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after the residence address of a registered owner. A Loop, Castro Valley, CA 94552, County of /s/ Sheela Muley (Director) any change in the facts set forth in the statement new fictitious business name statement must be Alameda This statement was filed with the County Clerk of pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in filed before the expiration. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registrant(s): Alameda County on December 19, 2016 the residence address of a registered owner. A The filing of this statement does not of itself Min Min Ju, 22124 E Lyndon Loop, Castro Valley, NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) new fictitious business name statement must be authorize the use in this state of a fictitious NAMES CA 94552 of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement filed before the expiration. business name in violation of the rights of another Business conducted by: an individual generally expires at the end of five years from the The filing of this statement does not of itself under federal, state, or common law (see Section The registrant began to transact business using date on which it was filed in office of the county authorize the use in this state of a fictitious 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of business name in violation of the rights of another 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/16, 1/3/17 I declare that all information in this statement Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after under federal, state, or common law (see Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is true and correct. (A registrant who declares any change in the facts set forth in the statement CNS-2954752# NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). as true any material matter pursuant to Section pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in 12/27/16, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/17 File No. 525447 17913 of the Business and Professions code the residence address of a registered owner. A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name(s): that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a new fictitious business name statement must be CNS-2957684# NAME STATEMENT Dhillon Tire & Service, 37247 Fremont Blvd, misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed filed before the expiration. File No. 524920 Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda one thousand dollars [$1,000].) The filing of this statement does not of itself FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name(s): Registrant(s): /s/ Min Min Ju authorize the use in this state of a fictitious NAME STATEMENT IbisViz, 236 Appian Way, Union City, CA 94587, Jaspreet S. Chug, 37495 Birch St, Newark, CA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of business name in violation of the rights of another File No. 525058 County of Alameda 94560 Alameda County on December 20, 2016 under federal, state, or common law (see Section Fictitious Business Name(s): Registrant(s): Business conducted by: An Individual NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Profecta, 44986 Vista Del Sol, Fremont, CA Todd James Wirsching, 236 Appian Way, Union The registrant began to transact business using of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement 12/27/16, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/17 94539, County of Alameda City, CA 94587 the fictitious business name(s) listed above on generally expires at the end of five years from the Registrant(s): Business conducted by: An Individual 4-1-1997 date on which it was filed in office of the county CNS-2958434# IdeaLyst, Inc., 44986 Vista Del Sol, Fremont, CA The registrant began to transact business using I declare that all information in this statement clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of 94539; Delaware the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A is true and correct. (A registrant who declares Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business conducted by: a Corporation I declare that all information in this statement as true any material matter pursuant to Section any change in the facts set forth in the statement NAME STATEMENT The registrant began to transact business using is true and correct. (A registrant who declares 17913 of the Business and Professions code pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in File No. 525424 the fictitious business name(s) listed above on as true any material matter pursuant to Section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a the residence address of a registered owner. A Fictitious Business Name(s): N/A. 17913 of the Business and Professions code misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed new fictitious business name statement must be Deadlines Marketing, 132 Buck Ct, Fremont, I declare that all information in this statement that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a one thousand dollars [$1,000].) filed before the expiration. CA 94539, County of Alameda is true and correct. (A registrant who declares misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed /s/ Jaspreet S. Chug The filing of this statement does not of itself Registrant(s): as true any material matter pursuant to Section one thousand dollars [$1,000].) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of authorize the use in this state of a fictitious Kathleen L. Nielsen, 132 Buck Ct, Fremont, CA 17913 of the Business and Professions code /s/ Todd James Wirsching Alameda County on December 13, 2016 business name in violation of the rights of another 94539 that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a This statement was filed with the County Clerk of NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) under federal, state, or common law (see Section Business conducted by: An Individual misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Alameda County on November 23, 2016 of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). The registrant began to transact business using one thousand dollars [$1,000].) NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) generally expires at the end of five years from the 12/27/16, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/17 the fictitious business name(s) listed above on /s/ Vivek Jayan, President of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement date on which it was filed in office of the county 11/08/2016 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of generally expires at the end of five years from the clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of CNS-2959463# I declare that all information in this statement Alameda County on November 30, 2016. date on which it was filed in office of the county Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after is true and correct. (A registrant who declares NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of any change in the facts set forth in the statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS as true any material matter pursuant to Section of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in NAME STATEMENT 17913 of the Business and Professions code generally expires at the end of five years from the any change in the facts set forth in the statement the residence address of a registered owner. A File No. 525535 that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a date on which it was filed in office of the county pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in new fictitious business name statement must be Fictitious Business Name(s): misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of the residence address of a registered owner. A filed before the expiration. Suju’s Coffee & Tea, 3602 Thornton Ave, one thousand dollars [$1,000].) Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after new fictitious business name statement must be The filing of this statement does not of itself Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda /s/ Kathleen L. Nielsen any change in the facts set forth in the statement filed before the expiration. authorize the use in this state of a fictitious Registrant(s): This statement was filed with the County Clerk of pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in The filing of this statement does not of itself business name in violation of the rights of another Bhoomi Incorporated, 3602 Thornton Ave, Alameda County on December 12, 2016 the residence address of a registered owner. A authorize the use in this state of a fictitious under federal, state, or common law (see Section Fremont, CA 94536; California NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) new fictitious business name statement must be business name in violation of the rights of another 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Business conducted by: A Corporation of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement filed before the expiration. under federal, state, or common law (see Section 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/17 The registrant began to transact business using generally expires at the end of five years from the The filing of this statement does not of itself 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). CNS-2961386# the fictitious business name(s) listed above on date on which it was filed in office of the county authorize the use in this state of a fictitious 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/16, 1/3/17 7/18/2000 clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of business name in violation of the rights of another I declare that all information in this statement Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after under federal, state, or common law (see Section CNS-2954748# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is true and correct. (A registrant who declares any change in the facts set forth in the statement NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). as true any material matter pursuant to Section pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in 12/20, 12/27/16, 1/3, 1/10/17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. 525448 17913 of the Business and Professions code the residence address of a registered owner. A NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s): that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a new fictitious business name statement must be CNS-2956126# File No. 525206 Dhillon Auto Repair, 37247 Fremont Blvd., misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed filed before the expiration. Fictitious Business Name(s): Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda one thousand dollars [$1,000].) The filing of this statement does not of itself FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ABC Delivery Solution LLC, 37327 Locust St., Registrant(s): /s/ Mahesh Patel, President authorize the use in this state of a fictitious NAME STATEMENT Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda Jaspreet S. Chug, 37495 Birch St, Newark, CA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of business name in violation of the rights of another File No. 525368 Registrant(s): 94560 Alameda County on December 15, 2016 under federal, state, or common law (see Section Fictitious Business Name(s): ABC Delivery Solution LLC, 37327 Locust St., Business conducted by: An Individual NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Akira Games, 38671 Drexel Ct., Fremont, CA Newark, CA 94560; CA The registrant began to transact business using of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement 12/27/16, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/17 94536, County of Alameda; Mailing Address: Business conducted by: A Limited Liability the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A generally expires at the end of five years from the 38671 Drexel Ct., Fremont, CA 94536, Alameda Company I declare that all information in this statement date on which it was filed in office of the county CNS-2958433# County The registrant began to transact business using is true and correct. (A registrant who declares clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Registrant(s): the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A as true any material matter pursuant to Section Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Jeffrey Akira Fudenna, 38671 Drexel Ct., Fremont, I declare that all information in this statement 17913 of the Business and Professions code any change in the facts set forth in the statement NAME STATEMENT CA 94536 is true and correct. (A registrant who declares that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in File No. 525239 Business conducted by: an Individual as true any material matter pursuant to Section misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed the residence address of a registered owner. A Fictitious Business Name(s): The registrant began to transact business using 17913 of the Business and Professions code one thousand dollars [$1,000].) new fictitious business name statement must be Broadocean, 35632 Barnard Dr., Fremont, CA the fictitious business name(s) listed above on that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a /s/ Jaspreet S. Chug filed before the expiration. 94536, County of Alameda N/A. misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed This statement was filed with the County Clerk of The filing of this statement does not of itself Registrant(s): I declare that all information in this statement one thousand dollars [$1,000].) Alameda County on December 13, 2016 authorize the use in this state of a fictitious Brian Hu, 35632 Barnard Dr, Fremont, CA 94536 is true and correct. (A registrant who declares /s/ Bogar Rafael Felix, Manager January 3, 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 33

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This statement was filed with the County Clerk of generally expires at the end of five years from the of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD Alameda County on December 5, 2016 date on which it was filed in office of the county days from the date of mailing or personal NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/10/2017 at 12:30 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of delivery to you of a notice under section DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED PM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after 02/07/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed generally expires at the end of five years from the any change in the facts set forth in the statement 9052 of the California Probate Code. PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE of Trust recorded 12/21/2006, as Instrument No. date on which it was filed in office of the county pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in Other California statutes and legal authority SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN 2006465608, in book xx, page xx, of Official clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of the residence address of a registered owner. A may affect your rights as a creditor. You EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE Records in the office of the County Recorder of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after new fictitious business name statement must be may want to consult with an attorney PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD Alameda County, State of California, executed by any change in the facts set forth in the statement filed before the expiration. knowledgeable in California law. CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Emilio G. Devera The Gregory Sr. and Tereista Lorenzana Living pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in The filing of this statement does not of itself You may examine the file kept by the court. And Grace R. Devera, Husband And Wife Trust, UTD January 10, 2006, Gregory Hizon the residence address of a registered owner. A authorize the use in this state of a fictitious Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, Lorenzana Sr. and Teresita Mangindin Lorenzana new fictitious business name statement must be business name in violation of the rights of another If you are a person interested in the estate, LLC Recorded 04/13/2005 as Instrument No. Trustees and Noli G. Gonzales and Lilybeth L. filed before the expiration. under federal, state, or common law (see Section you may file with the court a Request for 2005145136 in book ---, page--- and of Official Gonzales, all as Joint Tenants,WILL SELL AT The filing of this statement does not of itself 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR authorize the use in this state of a fictitious 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/16, 1/3/17 an inventory and appraisal of estate assets County, California, Date of Sale: 01/24/2017 CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT business name in violation of the rights of another CNS-2954122# or of any petition or account as provided in at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: AT THE FALLON or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), under federal, state, or common law (see Section Probate Code section 1250. A Request for STREET EMERGENCY EXIT OF THE ALAMEDA (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON United States), At the Fallon Street entrance 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/16, 1/3/17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Special Notice form is available from the STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94612 Estimated to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, NAME STATEMENT court clerk. CNS-2954335# amount of unpaid balance and other charges: Oakland, CA 94612. All right, title and interest File No. 524784 Petitioner/Attorney for Petitioner: Daphne $ 80,116.47 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed Fictitious Business Name(s): C. Lin, Esq., Trump, Alioto, Trump WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST of Trust in the property situated in said County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Shore Line Technology, 46734 Fremont Blvd., BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK and State:REF. NO. 125602 BEGINNING AT NAME STATEMENT Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda & Prescott, LLP, 2201 Walnut Avenue, Suite 200, Fremont, California 94538, DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A POINT IN THE NORTHEASTERN LINE OF File No. 525155 Registrant(s): A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL COUNTY ROAD NO. 397, LEADING FROM Fictitious Business Name(s): Weintek HMI Corp., 46734 Fremont Blvd., Telephone: (510) 790-0900 CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A CENTERVILLE TO IRVINGTON, DISTANT Screen By Mike, 33915 Frederick Ln, Fremont, Fremont, CA 94538; CA 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/17 STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN THEREON NORTH 57º 5’ WEST 400 FEET Calif 94555, County of Alameda Business conducted by: a Corporation CNS-2960243# ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR FROM THE INTERSECTION THEREOF WITH Registrant(s): The registrant began to transact business using SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 THE SOUTHEASTERN BOUNDARY LINE OF Miguel Loza, 33915 Frederick Ln, Fremont, Calif the fictitious business name(s) listed above on OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED THAT CERTAIN 10.19 ACRE TRACT OF LAND 94555 03/01/2010 NOTICE OF PETITION TO TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, CONVEYED BY MANUEL S. PEREIRA AND Business conducted by: An Individual I declare that all information in this statement ADMINISTER ESTATE OF title, and interest conveyed to and now held by GUITERIA E. PEREIRA, HIS WIFE, TO ROBERT The registrant began to transact business using is true and correct. (A registrant who declares REX ALLAN MORGAN the trustee in the hereinafter described property E. SMITH, BY DEED DATED MARCH 4, 1884 the fictitious business name(s) listed above on as true any material matter pursuant to Section under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described AND RECORDED IN BOOK 265 OF DEEDS, 01-01-90 17913 of the Business and Professions code CASE NO. RP16843023 as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. PAGE 170, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS; I declare that all information in this statement that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, Street Address or other common designation of RUNNING THENCE NORTH 57º 5’ WEST is true and correct. (A registrant who declares misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed contingent creditors, and persons who may real property: 4757 Greer Court , Fremont , CA ALONG SAID LINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD as true any material matter pursuant to Section one thousand dollars [$1,000].) otherwise be interested in the will or estate, 94538 A.P.N.: 531-12-14 The undersigned Trustee NO. 397, 50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 34º 30’ 17913 of the Business and Professions code /s/ Bo Han Su, CEO or both, of: Rex Allan Morgan disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the EAST 217.88 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 57º 5’ that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a This statement was filed with the County Clerk of street address or other common designation, EAST 50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 34º 30’ WEST, misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Alameda County on November 18, 2016 A Petition for Probate has been filed by if any, shown above. The sale will be made, 217.88 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. one thousand dollars [$1,000].) NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) Julie M. Rusch in the Superior Court of but without covenant or warranty, expressed BEING A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN 10.19 /s/ Miguel Loza of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement California, County of Alameda. or implied, regarding title, possession, or ACRE TRACT OF LAND HEREINABOVE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of generally expires at the end of five years from the The Petition for Probate requests that encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal REFERRED TO. APN 501-1635-012-02 The Alameda County on December 2, 2016 date on which it was filed in office of the county Julie M. Rusch be appointed as personal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. street address and other common designation, NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of representative to administer the estate of The total amount of the unpaid balance of the if any, of the real property described above is of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after obligation secured by the property to be sold purported to be: 38246 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, generally expires at the end of five years from the any change in the facts set forth in the statement the decedent. and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and CA 94536. The undersigned Trustee disclaims date on which it was filed in office of the county pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in The Petition requests authority to advances at the time of the initial publication of any liability for any incorrectness of the street clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of the residence address of a registered owner. A administer the estate under the the Notice of Sale is: $ 80,116.47. If the Trustee address and other common designation, if any, Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after new fictitious business name statement must be Independent Administration of Estates is unable to convey title for any reason, the shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without any change in the facts set forth in the statement filed before the expiration. Act. (This authority will allow the personal successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in The filing of this statement does not of itself representative to take many actions shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to the residence address of a registered owner. A authorize the use in this state of a fictitious and the successful bidder shall have no further pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) new fictitious business name statement must be business name in violation of the rights of another without obtaining court approval. Before recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest filed before the expiration. under federal, state, or common law (see Section taking certain very important actions, has executed and delivered to the undersigned thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if The filing of this statement does not of itself 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). however, the personal representative will a written request to commence foreclosure, and any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, authorize the use in this state of a fictitious 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/16, 1/3/17 be required to give notice to interested the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the business name in violation of the rights of another CNS-2953014# persons unless they have waived notice Election to Sell to be recorded in the county trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total under federal, state, or common law (see Section or consented to the proposed action.) The where the real property is located. NOTICE TO amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering secured by the property to be sold and reasonable 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/16, 1/3/17 independent administration authority will bidding on this property lien, you should estimated costs, expenses and advances at the be granted unless an interested person CNS-2954324# understand that there are risks involved in bidding time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale files an objection to the petition and shows at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, is: $864,416.63. If the Trustee is unable to convey FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PROBATE good cause why the court should not grant not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole NAME STATEMENT the authority. at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle and exclusive remedy shall be the return of File No. 524944 A hearing on the petition will be held in this you to free and clear ownership of the property. monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful Fictitious Business Name(s): court on Jan 30 2017 at 9:31 AM in Dept. You should also be aware that the lien being bidder shall have no further recourse. The W & W South American BBQ, 22580 Foothill auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King, Jr highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be executed and delivered to the undersigned a Blvd., Hayward, CA 94541, County of Alameda NOTICE OF PETITION TO Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. Registrant(s): responsible for paying off all liens senior to the written Declaration of Default and Demand for W & W South American BBQ Corp., 22580 ADMINISTER ESTATE OF If you object to the granting of the petition, lien being auctioned off, before you can receive Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election Foothill Blvd., Hayward, CA 94541; California you should appear at the hearing and state clear title to the property. You are encouraged to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of HERMAN DANIEL LEMA to investigate the existence, priority, and size of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in Business conducted by: a Corporation CASE NO. RP16-843169 your objections or file written objections The registrant began to transact business using with the court before the hearing. Your outstanding liens that may exist on this property the county where the real property is located. the fictitious business name(s) listed above on n/a To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title Dated: 12/8/2016 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, contingent creditors, and persons who may appearance may be in person or by your insurance company, either of which may charge PLC Adriana Rivas/Authorized Signature 41689 I declare that all information in this statement attorney. is true and correct. (A registrant who declares otherwise be interested in the will or estate, you a fee for this information. If you consult either Enterprise Circle North, Ste. 228, Temecula, CA as true any material matter pursuant to Section or both, of: Herman Daniel Lema If you are a creditor or a contingent of these resources, you should be aware that the 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE 17913 of the Business and Professions code creditor of the decedent, you must file same lender may hold more than one mortgage INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727. A Petition for Probate has been filed by or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE OF The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a Beatris Bernstine, Luz Martinez, Linda your claim with the court and mail a copy misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed to the personal representative appointed TRUSTEE’S SALE Note: Because the Beneficiary to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be one thousand dollars [$1,000].) Martinez in the Superior Court of California, reserves the right to bid less than the total debt used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL County of Alameda. by the court within the later of either owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on /s/ Guoyuan Wu Liang, CFO (1) four months from the date of first This statement was filed with the County Clerk of The Petition for Probate requests that the opening bid may be less than the total debt this property lien, you should understand that Alameda County on November 28, 2016 Beatris Bernstine, Luz Martinez, Linda issuance of letters to a general personal NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) representative, as defined in section 58(b) shown on this notice of sale may be postponed auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on Martinez be appointed as personal one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement representative to administer the estate of of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 generally expires at the end of five years from the days from the date of mailing or personal trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of trustee auction does not automatically entitle date on which it was filed in office of the county the decedent. the California Civil Code. The law requires that you to free and clear ownership of the property. The Petition requests authority to delivery to you of a notice under section information about trustee sale postponements You should also be aware that the lien being clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of 9052 of the California Probate Code. Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after administer the estate under the be made available to you and to the public, as a auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the any change in the facts set forth in the statement Independent Administration of Estates Other California statutes and legal authority courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in may affect your rights as a creditor. You wish to learn whether your sale date has been responsible for paying off all liens senior to the Act. (This authority will allow the personal postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled lien being auctioned off, before you can receive the residence address of a registered owner. A representative to take many actions may want to consult with an attorney new fictitious business name statement must be knowledgeable in California law. time and date for the sale of this property, you clear title to the property. You are encouraged filed before the expiration. without obtaining court approval. Before may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web to investigate the existence, priority, and size of taking certain very important actions, You may examine the file kept by the court. site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ outstanding liens that may exist on this property The filing of this statement does not of itself If you are a person interested in the estate, authorize the use in this state of a fictitious however, the personal representative will DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using by contacting the county recorder’s office or a business name in violation of the rights of another be required to give notice to interested you may file with the court a Request for the file number assigned to this case 2015- title insurance company, either of which may under federal, state, or common law (see Section Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of 04947-CA. Information about postponements that charge you a fee for this information. If you persons unless they have waived notice are very short in duration or that occur close in consult either of these resources, you should be 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). or consented to the proposed action.) The an inventory and appraisal of estate assets 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/16, 1/3/17 time to the scheduled sale may not immediately aware that the same lender may hold more than independent administration authority will or of any petition or account as provided in be reflected in the telephone information or on one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. CNS-2954313# be granted unless an interested person Probate Code section 1250. A Request for the Internet Web site. The best way to verify NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date files an objection to the petition and shows Special Notice form is available from the postponement information is to attend the shown on this notice of sale may be postponed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS good cause why the court should not grant court clerk. scheduled sale. Date: December 9, 2016 Western one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, NAME STATEMENT the authority. Attorney for Petitioner: Mark L. Hirsch, Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of File No. 525025 40815 Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA the California Civil Code. The law requires that Fictitious Business Name(s): A hearing on the petition will be held in this 92606 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 information about trustee sale postponements court on Jan 25 2017 at 9:31 AM in Dept. Telephone: 510-659-8884 Beauty Element, 3909 Stevenson Blvd., #A, 12/27/16, 1/3, 1/10/17 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ be made available to you and to the public, as a Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King, Jr. DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you Registrant(s): Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. CNS-2959150# aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN wish to learn whether your sale date has been Karla Garcia, 4740 Dogwood Ave., Fremont, CA If you object to the granting of the petition, PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled 94536 DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT time and date for the sale of this property, you may Business conducted by: an Individual you should appear at the hearing and state A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the The registrant began to transact business using your objections or file written objections BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site -www. the fictitious business name(s) listed above on n/a with the court before the hearing. Your TRUSTEE SALES 12/27/16, 1/3, 1/10/17 servicelinkASAP.com- for information regarding I declare that all information in this statement appearance may be in person or by your CNS-2955933# the sale of this property, using the file number is true and correct. (A registrant who declares attorney. assigned to this case: 125602. Information about as true any material matter pursuant to Section postponements that are very short in duration or If you are a creditor or a contingent NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale 17913 of the Business and Professions code T.S. No.: 2015-04947-CA A.P.N.:531-12-14 that occur close in time to the scheduled sale that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a creditor of the decedent, you must file No. 125602 Title No. 160036508 NOTE: THERE may not immediately be reflected in the telephone your claim with the court and mail a copy Property Address: 4757 Greer Court , Fremont IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed , CA 94538 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE information or on the Internet Web site. The one thousand dollars [$1,000].) to the personal representative appointed THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN best way to verify postponement information PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED /s/ Karla Garcia by the court within the later of either SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4601623 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 12/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO 12/20/2016, 12/27/2016, 01/03/2017 (1) four months from the date of first BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE Alameda County on November 29, 2016 issuance of letters to a general personal COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE 12/20, 12/27/16, 1/3/17 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN representative, as defined in section 58(b) COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE CNS-2955284# of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION

Union City Police Log Narcotics and identity theft suspect SUBMITTED BY LT. MATIAS PARDO, UNION CITY PD arrested in Milpitas

Tuesday, Dec 20 At about 2:45 a.m. Sgt. Holt contacted a man who SUBMITTED BY On her way to the car, officers no- stance, identity theft and an outstand was sleeping in his vehicle with the engine running in LT. JARED HERNANDEZ, ticed that Costa displayed symptoms arrest warrant. the 2600 block of Decoto Road. Seen inside the vehicle of being under the influence. Costa MILPITAS PD was a sawed-off shotgun. Officers called to assist also was detained and subsequently found ammunition, a concealed dagger and drug para- arrested for being under the influence In the early morning hours of phernalia inside the vehicle. The man, identified by po- of a controlled substance and the Friday, Dec. 23 a Milpitas police lice as John Alejandres, 39, of Union City was arrested outstanding arrest warrant. officer spotted a BMW 325 sedan on multiple charges. During a vehicle check officers parked in a handicapped stall at a At around 5 a.m. Officer Cota was dispatched to the found methamphetamine, a United 7-Eleven store on South Abbott 100 block of Teddy Drive on a report of two suspects States Postal Service master key, Avenue that was not displaying a pulling vehicle door handles. He located one of the sus- homemade postal keys and mail and handicap placard. pects nearby and determined that he was in possession checks belonging to various people A computer check on the car of a gold bracelet that was stolen from a nearby vehicle. throughout the Bay Area. showed the registered owner, Leah The bracelet was returned to the victim. Police arrested Costa was booked into the Santa Kaye Costa, 45, of Sunol had a the suspect, identified as Jhayvee Arcaina Daily, 19, of Clara County Main Jail on suspicion warrant out for her arrest. Assisting Hayward, on suspicion of possessing stolen property. of possessing narcotics, being under Leah Kaye Costa. officers were called and waited for Photo courtesy of Milpitas Police Thursday, Dec 22 the influence of a controlled sub- At around 3 p.m. Officer Leete was dispatched to Costa to leave the store. the 1700 block of Decoto Road on the report of an armed robbery. The suspect approached the victim, brandished a semi-automatic handgun and demanded the victim’s cell phone and purse, then fled on foot. The Burglar picks wrong target: Prosecutor's house suspect was described as a black man in his 20s, 5-feet- 11-inches tall with “afro” style hair AP WIRE SERVICE Sometime between 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec 22 and A neighbor who felt uncomfortable called police, who 5:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23 a large amount of copper WACO, Texas (AP), Nine hours after his release from caught Webster with $20 in cash, car and house keys, a wire was stolen from the 33400 block of Mission Blvd. prison, Jonique Ramon Webster was back in custody again TiVo remote and a bicycle. Police are investigating. for trying to burglarize a Central Texas prosecutor's home. He later pleaded guilty. Saturday, Dec 24 Webster was given 40 years in prison Thursday for the Webster has several prior convictions on his record and At around 1:15 p.m. Sgt. Holt and Officer Moreno June incident. won't be eligible for parole for 10 years. saw a man in the area of Pulaski and Teddy Drives who The Waco Tribune reported (http://bit.ly/J9XSRH ) matched the description of a suspect who recently stole that Webster had just gotten off the bus in Waco after his ––– a package from a nearby residence. A probation search release from state prison on a 10-year sentence for home Information from: Waco Tribune-Herald, http://www.wa- on the man turned up multiple pieces of stolen credit burglary. According to court records, Webster was wander- cotrib.com cards and mail. Ernesto Munoz, 32, of Union City, was ing around the city and picked the home of Gabrielle arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen property and Massey, a McLennan County prosecutor. two outstanding misdemeanor warrants. Page 34 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 3, 2017

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AP WIRE SERVICE received a lifetime confined to a She arrived in a truck at the end “For his PTSD, it's very hard Everybody in town knows the BY BRENDAN MEYER wheelchair, a speech impediment, of July, a gray pinto, 31-1/2 inches for him to stand (Shelby's hyper- mini horse, especially the Dou- a debilitated left side and post- tall, about 250 pounds. She activity),'' Heidi said. glas police. A few days after CASPER STAR-TRIBUNE traumatic stress disorder. stepped off the truck and immedi- “(We) can't control something Danny's arrival, she jumped the After the injury, Malcolm fell ately approached her new owner. that big anymore,” Malcolm fence in the backyard and roamed DOUGLAS, Wyo. (AP), into depression. Five months ago, “I'm thinking she sensed added. around town until a neighbor no- Malcolm Gray wheeled down the his wife, Heidi, noticed an something was wrong with me,” Danny is docile. She rarely tified authorities. The Douglas hallway of his trailer park home increase in explosive anger. He Malcolm said. jumps, is calm and is expected to Police Department Facebook in Douglas, the only home in wasn't socializing. He spent his Danny was not trained to be a live until her 30s or 40s. page posted a picture with Danny town with wheelchair accessible days in front of the computer. service animal, but mini horses “One service animal for the from that night. ramps and 30 hay bales on the His service dog, a black and are quick learners. According to rest of my life is better than five “Night shift (equals) Bar front porch, the one with the white Great Dane named Shelby, federal disabilities law, a service dogs that unfortunately pass fights, DWUI's, loud parties.... backyard that lost its grass. He's a was having health problems. animal doesn't need a govern- away,” Malcolm said. “(Danny and the occasional ‘horse scrawny 44-year-old with a Heidi was desperate for a so- ment license or certification. will) probably outlive me.” whispering....”the post said. George Washington smile, plaid lution. After weeks of research, Instead, it must simply assist a Malcolm fitted Danny with a The way Malcolm says pajama bottoms and wiry glasses. she found one. person with a disability. purple halter and a purple leash. “Danny” is endearing. He coos it, Malcolm was once a Marine Malcolm wheeled down the Danny is potty trained. She The two moved their way down stressing the “Dan,” ending with Corps mechanic. He once narrow hallway, through the watches NASCAR with Malcolm. the hallway to the front door. a whispered “E.” painted cars and worked on kitchen and the living room, and She picks things up for him. Just The floor of the trailer house is His depression has drastically houses, was once the guy you opened the back door. a few weeks ago at a friend's rigged with shingles, wide strips improved since a mini horse called to fix problems. Before life “Daaaaaaanny,” he yelled. house, she kept standing in similar to sandpaper, because entered his life. in a wheelchair, before The clickety-clats began, like a between her owner and a stranger Danny and her hooves slid like “Just having her around has mandatory afternoon naps and tap dancer prancing up the ramp. like a bodyguard. Bambi in the first few days. given me purpose,” Malcolm daily doses of muscle relaxers and It took five seconds for the foot- “I took it as her looking out The two moved down the said. psychological pills, Malcolm once steps to reach the door. She had for me,” Malcolm said. ramp, Heidi close behind carrying After fully training Danny, Mal- played soccer, once rode horses. mocha hair and a dirty blonde The mini horse lives in a tiny a walker. They met at Elkhorn Val- colm and Heidi plan to start their Four years ago, Malcolm was mane, black marble eyes and long house in the backyard. Heidi and ley Rehabilitation Hospital in own mini horse training business. nearly beaten to death by his blonde eyelashes. her son built it with Malcolm's Casper, where she worked as a He wants to help others like him, roommate. Both were alcoholics. Meet Danny Girl, Malcolm's help. Danny sleeps on a bed of nurse. After Malcolm was relocated even bring mini horses to hospitals Malcolm awoke from his coma service mini horse. newspapers with the comics to a different hospital, they kept in to raise the spirits of patients. with a feeding tube in his stomach, Danny was born four years deliberately placed on top. touch. They grew close and Mal- Following the walk, Danny holes drilled into his head and no ago on a farm in Colorado, nearly Her diet is hay, along with any colm eventually proposed in a let- helped Malcolm do the one thing recollection of the incident. He one month before Malcolm's in- blade of grass she hasn't already ter. “Screw it. Let's get doctors said he could never do jumped out of his hospital bed, fell jury. Heidi found her with a eaten in the backyard. She has a married,”read one of the lines. again. Heidi removed the belt and broke his shoulder. His brain quick Google search, and a few pink and red toy ball that Shelby Once all three made it to the around his waist, and untied the had forgotten how to walk. weeks after receiving permission the Great Dane likes to steal, as street, Heidi tied a belt around leash. She positioned Danny per- The roommate received 30 to from the city and landlord, well as a green water tank that Malcolm's waist to keep him bal- pendicular to his wheelchair. 45 years in prison. Malcolm Danny Girl was theirs. Shelby likes to drink from. anced. She tied Danny's leash to Malcolm grabbed a handful of It took some time, but the a handlebar on the walker. mocha hair with each hand, two finally get along. Malcolm stood, his legs pushed all his weight on her Eden Health District “(At first, Shelby wanted) to shaking. He gripped the walker, back, and stood. Cars drove play with Danny, but (Danny) taking 2-inch steps. The tremors nearby. A neighbor sat on his allocates $250K in grants didn't take it as playing,'' in his legs intensified, but Danny front porch. A squirrel crossed Malcolm said. “(Danny) reared was at his side, also taking 2-inch the street. 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SUBMITTED BY “Trees are truly earth’s superheroes,” said Cal Fire LYNNE TOLMACHOFF, CAL FIRE Deputy Director Helge Eng. “They can combat the impacts of climate change and help provide cleaner n anticipation of California Arbor Week, air and water. Those are some real superhero March 7-14, Cal Fire and California ReLeaf powers.” are sponsoring poster and video contests for The goals of Arbor Week include educating I Californians about trees, encouraging tree planting, students throughout California to create original content that reflect promotes the theme, “Trees teaching elementary school children the environ- Are Superheroes.” mental, social, and economic benefits of trees, and The poster contest is open to students in 3rd, protecting the state’s valuable natural resources. 4th and 5th grades, while the video contest is open “Trees are amazing superheroes for our cities and to students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Contest towns and perform many extraordinary feats every winners will receive $100 and an award certificate. day to protect our communities,” said Cindy Blain, The winning poster artwork will be displayed on Executive Director of California ReLeaf. the California ReLeaf and Cal Fire websites, and Blain also cited the environmental and health at the California State Fair. benefits of trees: “They cool the air, clean the air, Entries must be submitted to ReLeaf by Feb. 14. clean and capture rainwater, reduce our blood Contest rules and educational materials for schools pressure and increase our mental concentration. All can be downloaded at http://arborweek.org/for-edu- this is just another way of saying that trees keep our cators/. communities safe and make us healthier and Cal Fire and California ReLeaf are partnering to smarter. Arbor Week is the perfect time to honor encourage cities, nature groups, schools, and youth and recognize the trees - the superheroes we see organizations to celebrate California Arbor Week by every day.” planting trees in their communities. California California Arbor Week runs March 7-14 every ReLeaf works statewide to promote alliances among year to honor famed horticulturist community-based groups, individuals, industry, Luther Burbank’s birthday and to raise awareness and government agencies working to protect the of the benefits of trees in our communities. environment by planting and caring for trees and More details about California Arbor Week can be the state’s urban and community forests. found at http://www.arborweek.org. The Sun: More Than an Average Star

BY LINDA HERMANS-KILLAM if you traveled at a speed of 65 drogen are converted into he- miles per hour (104 km per lium. This creates an enormous There is one object in space hour)—the speed of a car on the amount of energy. This energy that is more important to us on freeway. That might seem incred- powers the sun and creates its Earth than anything else in the ibly far away. However, the next light and heat. universe. It is a bright star that closest star to us is about 270,000 The heat from the sun powers lies at the very center of our solar times farther away than this! our weather and keeps us warm. system. That star is our sun. It is For the sun to appear so Its light is used by plants to pro- a huge ball of superhot gas, made bright and feel so warm to us vide food for life on Earth. Plants up mainly of hydrogen and he- from such a distance, it must be also use energy from the sun to lium. The sun is by far the largest very big and very hot. The sun is create the oxygen we breath. object in our solar system. The actually so big that 109 Earths Without the sun, Earth would be Earth orbits around our sun, and could fit across it, and 1,300,000 a dark and frozen planet where so do all the other planets, dwarf Earths could fit inside it. The sun no life could exist. So, the sun planets, moons, asteroids, and has around 333,000 times as may be just an average star, but comets in our solar system. much mass as the Earth, and con- for us it is the most important The sun is really just an aver- tains 99.86 percent of all the star of all! age star, like trillions of other mass in the entire solar system. To learn more about how our stars in the universe. But to us, it The sun is also incredibly hot, sun compares to other stars, visit looks so big and so bright! How with a surface temperature of the NASA Space Place: can it be like the tiny points of about 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/sun- light that we see in the night sky? (5,500 degrees Celsius). The tem- compare/en It appears so much larger and perature at the center of the sun The sun from NASA’s Solar Dynamics brighter than other stars because is even higher, where it reaches 27 Observatory. Image credit: NASA/SDO it is much closer to us than any million degrees Fahrenheit (15 other star. million degrees Celsius). The ex- So how close is the sun? The tremely high temperatures and sun is around 93 million miles pressures in core of the sun force (150 million km) from Earth. hydrogen atoms to smash to- This is so far that it would take gether and form helium. Every about 163 years to get to the sun second, 600 million tons of hy-