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BY DOUG CORDELL, PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER PHOTO COURTESY OF EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE PHOTOS COURTESY OF DON EDWARDS SAN FRANCISCO BAY WILDLIFE REFUGE

ynnea Shuck, a 17-year- old volunteer who created L the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge’s Junior Refuge Ranger program, has been named one of six youth leaders in North America to receive the Earth Is- land Institute’s prestigious Brower Youth Award.

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Aerial photo with a Sunnyvale channel

SUBMITTED BY JOYCE BLUEFORD turtle, osprey, tricolor blackbird, and yellow legged frog. Over 130 different Recent rains have replenished the species of birds have been observed at water at Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon the Lagoon throughout the year. Wetland Center. Additional rainwater In addition to Tyson Lagoon, there brings birds and other wildlife to this are three constructed ponds on the site 17-acre site in the heart of Fremont. that help prevent flooding after major SUBMITTED BY JILL SINGLETON Cargill donated and sold to the Refuge in This “water gem” is hidden behind the storms. As a city grows, its roads, side- 2003,” said Pat Mapelli, Cargill’s Real Fremont BART Station; most visitors walks, and homes prevent water from Cargill recently donated 50 acres to the Property Manager. “It will assist the Refuge are amazed that they never noticed the being absorbed naturally into the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National staff in their jobs of managing wildlife area. High school volunteers help main- ground. During heavy rains the water Wildlife Refuge, expanding water and levee habitat and we are pleased to see that this tain and restore the Tule Ponds under flows into natural low spots. Tule Ponds access to hundreds of acres along the Sun- land is now in public ownership.” the guidance of staff from Math Science at Tyson Lagoon was designed to help nyvale shoreline. The Sunnyvale channel is the latest in a Nucleus which manages the site for control the flow of debris and heavy The land donation includes a 100-foot- series of land donations and sales by Cargill Alameda County Flood control and metals through the watershed before it wide, 1.5-mile-long channel, and a paved to benefit wildlife. Since 1978, Cargill has Water Conservation District. continues to the San Francisco Bay. It road to a boat ramp on the Guadalupe transferred more than 40,000 acres, or 90 Tyson Lagoon was once a larger lake; uses natural wetland plants like tules and Slough. The channel was built in the 1950s percent of its landholdings, to public owner- geologists have traced the age of the lake cattails to help filter storm water that to move salt brines between two former salt ship, with donations exceeding $150 mil- to a minimum of 4,000 years old. It was enters the area. Community volunteers ponds. It is located near the Sunnyvale Water lion. Cargill’s largest land transfer involved created by a depression between two pick up the garbage after storms. Pollution Control Plant, providing all- 16,500 acres of former commercial salt traces of the Hayward fault in what is Educational and restoration pro- weather access to hundreds of acres of wet- ponds and associated properties, which were called a “sag pond.” A high water table grams at this site are developed by the lands and salt ponds along the South Bay. acquired by the USF&WS and California west of the fault makes Tyson Lagoon a non-profit Math Science Nucleus, in- “This is a unique property because it Department of Fish and Game (Now CA permanent lake, home for many threat- provides water and land linkages to hun- Department of Fish and Wildlife) in 2003. continued onpage 12 ened species including the Western pond dreds of acres of salt pond properties that continued on page 5

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Restoring Ellen Wilson, Washington Balance Hospital Lifestyle llen Wilson saw a flyer for a better, be more energetic and less stressed. “Lifestyle Management” program Dr. Leiphart keeps the class size small so Management E at the Washington Hospital that she can adjust the discussions to meet participant, Women’s Center and took a second look. the needs and interests of the individual “I thought the program sounded interest- participants. In addition to the class dis- credits the ing with its emphasis on stress manage- cussions, participants will receive some program for ment, nutrition and exercise — all things I written materials to take home for addi- thought I should pay more attention to,” tional information and reference. helping her Ms. Wilson says. So she signed up. Research continues to demonstrate better manage “The program was wonderful and a that illness and disease can be treated and great help to me in working on those is- even prevented with lifestyle manage- stress and sues. I learned techniques to better handle ment, Dr. Leiphart says. For example, improve many stress and useful information about im- various studies have shown that spending proving my eating habits,” she adds. only a half-hour each day exercising aspects of “And, the course helped me realize that ex- (walking, biking, yoga, aerobic dancing, her life. ercise needn’t be a burden but something I among other activities) reduces knee can weave into my daily life, little by little arthritis pain by 47 percent in adults of if necessary.” all ages studied. Beginning Monday, January 19, “I see many mature women in my prac- health, Dr. Leiphart says. And, you don’t choices for stress reduction from medita- Dr. Victoria Leiphart, a gynecologist and tice,” Dr. Leiphart adds. “What the ones have to spend hours at the gym to see im- tion, prayer, knitting and yoga to spending Lifestyle Medicine physician, will begin a who are energetic, vital and engaged have provements. time with women friends on a regular new Lifestyle Management program, enti- in common is that they exercise, watch The key for most women is taking basis. “Relationships with other women tled “Restoring Balance.” The four-week what they eat and manage the stress in small sustainable steps: at the start, walk- provide happiness in our lives and that session will be held at the Washington their lives.” ing 10 minutes a day (five minutes out the helps us manage the stress we all experi- Women’s Conference Center, 2500 Mowry Two-thirds of American women are door, turn around and five minutes back). ence. We all live crazy lives and we seldom Avenue (Washington West), Suite 145, in overweight or obese, and for middle-aged Soon that’s up to 20 minutes and so on. take the downtime we need to recharge Fremont from 7 to 8:30 on successive and older women that number is even The greatest percentage improvement in our batteries — which is essential to stay- Mondays. The course will be repeated for higher, according to Dr. Leiphart. “One in cardiovascular health is with individuals ing well over the long term. another four-week session beginning three meals is eaten outside the home; we who go from no exercise to one hour a “The goal is not to look younger, but to April 27. Fee for the series is $75 and spend three-to-four hours a day in front of week, over time, she notes. feel younger,” Dr. Leiphart says. “Beauty participation is limited to 20 persons to the television or computer screen; our lives Once you’ve begun to exercise and feel the and aging comes from fruits and vegetables provide for individualized attention. are filled with stress from having too many benefits in energy and vitality, you are much and exercise.” Call 510.608.1301 to enroll. balls in the air: ageing parents, children, more likely to eat healthier, Dr. Leiphart says. To learn more about Washington Hos- The four-week program will provide work, civic engagement, household re- Her program will share simple keys to por- pital Healthcare System, visit whhs.com. practical information on how participants sponsibilities.” tion control and healthier food choices. To find out more about Washington can develop individual lifestyle manage- Exercise is the single most important In regard to stress management, Township Medical Foundation, visit ment initiatives that will help them feel action a person can take to improve one’s Dr. Leiphart recommends a variety of www.mywtmf.com. InHealth broadcasts on Comcast Channel 78 in Fremont, Newark and Union City and online at www.inhealth.tv The full schedule of InHealth programs listed below can also be viewed in real time on the Washington Hospital website, www.whhs.com

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1/6/15 1/7/15 1/8/15 1/9/15 1/10/15 1/11/15 1/12/15 Women's Health 12:00 PM Keys to Healthy Eyes Skin Cancer Conference: Aging 12:00 AM Don't Let Back Gracefully What You Should Know Deep Venous Thrombosis About Carbs and 12:30 PM Pain Sideline You Food Labels 12:30 AM Don't Let Back Pain Sideline You Keeping Your Heart Don't Let Hip Pain Run 1:00 PM Community Based on the Right Beat You Down 1:00 AM Senior Supportive Services Keeping Your Heart Important Immunizations 1:30 PM on the Right Beat for Healthy Adults Acetaminophen Overuse 1:30 AM Snack Attack Danger Vitamins and Turning 65? Get To 2:00 PM Supplements - How Useful Are They? Know Medicare 2:00 AM Movement Disorders, Hip Pain in the Young and Parkinson's Disease, 2:30 PM Middle-Aged Adult Tremors and Epilepsy 2:30 AM Washington Township Washington Township Washington Township Health Care District Health Care District Learn More About Health Care District 3:00 PM Board Meeting Board Meeting Kidney Disease Board Meeting December 3:00 AM December 10th, 2014 December 10th, 2014 10th, 2014 Voices InHealth: Healthy Heart Irregularities 3:30 PM Pregnancy 3:30 AM Treatment Options for Knee Problems Arthritis: Do I Have One of 4:00 PM 100 Types?Do You Have 4:00 AM Sinus Problems? Inside Washington Hospital: Patient Safety Turning 65? Get To How Healthy Are Don't Let Hip Pai GERD & Your Risk of 4:30 PM Know Medicare Your Lungs? Run You Down Esophageal Cancer 4:30 AM Influenza and Other Living Well with Deep Venous Contagious Respiratory Diabetes: Overcoming 5:00 PM Thrombosis 5:00 AM Conditions Challenges Keeping Your Heart on the Important Immunizations Heart Healthy Do You Have Eating After Surgery Right Beat Keeping Your 5:30 PM for Healthy Adults Sinus Problems? Diabetes Matters: Partnering and Beyond Heart on the Right Beat Voices InHealth: The Legacy 5:30 AM Snack Attack with your Doctor to Im- Strength Training System prove Control 6:00 PM Women's Health 6:00 AM Conference: Aging What You Should Know Gracefully GERD & Your Risk of About Carbs and 6:30 PM Esophageal Cancer Food Labels Don't Let Back Raising Awareness 6:30 AM Washington Township Washington Township Influenza and Other Pain Sideline You About Stroke Health Care District Health Care District Contagious Respiratory 7:00 PM Board Meeting Board Meeting Conditions 7:00 AM Keys to Healthy Eyes December 10th, 2014 December 10th, 2014 Heart Healthy Eating After 7:30 PM Surgery and Beyond Acetaminophen Overuse 7:30 AM Skin Cancer Danger

8:00 PM Deep Venous Thrombosis 8:00 AM Varicose Veins and Movement Disorders, Chronic Venous Disease Arthritis: Do I HaveOne of Parkinson's Disease, Community Based 8:30 PM 100 Types 8:30 AM Tremors and Epilepsy Senior SuppCommunity Washington Township Washington Township Based Senior Supportive Health Care District Health Care District Servicesortive Services 9:00 PM Board Meeting Board Meeting 9:00 AM November 12th, 2014 Alzheimer's Disease December 10th, 2014 Do You Have Sinus Living with Heart Failure 9:30 PM Problems? 9:30 AM Treatment Options for Influenza and Other Knee Problems Contagious Respiratory 10:00 PM Get Back On Your Feet: Conditions 10:00 AM New Treatment Options for Ankle Conditions What You Should Know About Carbs and 10:30 PM Don't Let Back Food Labels Raising Awareness 10:30 AM Alzheimer's Disease Pain Sideline You About Stroke GERD & Your Risk of Keeping Your Heart on the Don't Let Hip Pain 11:00 PM Esophageal Cancer Right Beat Run You Down 11:00 AM Learn More About Kidney 11:30 PM Women's Health Disease Acetaminophen Overuse Lunch and Learn: 11:30 AM Snack Attack Conference: Aging Skin Cancer Keys to Healthy Eyes Danger Yard to Table Gracefully January 6, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 3 Growing Up Healthy—A pediatric specialist talks about tonsils and adenoids ore throats, coughs, runny This is the first in a series of the nose and the inside of the ear. noses, earaches and more. articles on children’s ear, nose and This can lead to a build-up of SRight now, children every- throat problems. This informa- fluid in the middle ear and fre- where seem to be suffering with tion will help parents and families quent ear infections, which can these common wintertime mal- keep kids as healthy as possible result in fever and the potential adies. Cool—even wet—weather and know what to do when ill- for hearing loss. has arrived, bringing with it the ness strikes. If your child’s tonsils and ade- cold and flu season. Meantime, What is tonsillitis? noids become swollen, her airway kids are back in daycare and At some point, nearly every may become partially blocked, school, with greater risk of expo- child has at least one bout of ton- leading to problems with breath- sure to germs and illness. It’s no sillitis. For some, it becomes a ing, swallowing and sleeping. wonder parents are concerned. chronic problem, with recurrent This includes mouth breathing, And, it gets worse. When chil- sore throat, ear pain, difficulty snoring and nighttime breathing dren are sick, it’s not just about swallowing, fever, swollen lymph pauses, called sleep apnea. Kids them. Restless, sleepless nights nodes in the neck area, and an with sleeping problems may have can affect everyone in the house- overall feeling of the “blahs.” difficulty waking up in the morn- hold, while mom or dad may “Tonsils, which are the little ing, feel sleepy during the day, have to take off work to stay balls at the back of the throat, and have trouble concentrating. It’s the time of the year when the number of children suffering from wintertime home with a sick child. and adenoids, which sit in back maladies such as a sore throat and tonsillitis increases. Talk to your child’s pe- This, in turn, can potentially lead “At this time of year, colds, of the nose, are part of the body’s diatrician or ENT specialist to learn more about treatment options for frequent to difficulties with behavior or breathing difficulties, sinus trou- first line of defense against infec- reoccurrences of tonsillitis. school performance. ble and other problems involving tion,” explained Dr. Tylor. take your child to the doctor. antibiotic treatment is needed, as When should my child have the ears, nose, throat, head and “Symptoms of tonsillitis usually Tonsillitis can be caused by a bac- not all infections respond to an- a tonsillectomy? neck are ‘front and center’ for resolve in three or four days but terial infection such as strep— tibiotics. “Tonsillitis is most often kids and their families,” said can last as long as two weeks, de- which is more common in kids If your child is having trouble treated with antibiotics, and Dale Tylor, MD, MPH, a pedi- spite treatment. Sometimes, chil- age 5 to 15—or a virus, which with her adenoids, it may be hard fluid replacement and pain con- atric ear, nose and throat special- dren develop a low-grade, chronic tends to be more common for her to breathe through her trol are also important,” advised ist with Washington Township inflammation that flares up every among younger children. With nose. Adenoids are also more Dr. Tylor. “But, just one bad Medical Foundation. “These once in a while.” teenagers, the symptoms may also closely associated with the ears, so strep throat does not indicate maladies are a huge reason why The symptoms of tonsillitis, be due to mononucleosis. Doc- she might develop a chronic in- the need for surgery to remove many children are coming to see especially if they come back re- tors will often take a culture of fection of the eustachian tube, the tonsils and/or adenoids.” us right now.” peatedly, are reason enough to the infected area to determine if the passage between the back of continued on page 5

Washington Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2015

The first baby of the New Year born at Washington Hospital in Fremont was delivered by Lise Nguyen on January 1, 2015 at 12:51 a.m. At 7 pounds and 18.5 inches, baby Kara, is the pride and joy of first time parents, mom Lise and dad Mark.

This is an ongoing column in which Dr. Mary Maish answers your health-related questions. Questions for Dr. Maish should be emailed to Ask the Doctor at: [email protected]

Mammograms

Dear Doctor, I am 65 and have always had normal mammograms. Do I still need to get one every year?

Dear Reader, The current American Cancer Society recommendation for women in your age group is to get a screening mammogram once a year.

Dear Doctor, I have dense breasts and I am always going in for extra mammogram views. Are there other tests I could get instead of the additional mammograms?

Dear Reader, Yes, there are several other tests that are good for evaluat- ing dense breasts. Both MRI and ultrasound are good screening tests for women who have dense breasts and may require additional mammographic views.

Mary S. Maish, M.D Dr. Maish is a board certified thoracic and general surgeon. She holds a Master’s degree from Harvard University and completed her thoracic surgery training at Baylor/MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. Dr. Maish currently serves as the Chief of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery at Washington Township Medical Foundation and is on the Medical Staff at Washington Hospital. Page 4 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 6, 2015

continued from page 1 Ranger program to other refuges, including California’s Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex. As part of her award, she and the other winners — who hail from Michigan, New York, Florida and Hawaii, and work on projects ranging from sustainable food security to prevention of marine debris — get a week of leadership training. Each also received $3,000 funding for their programs. The Brower Youth Awards were for- mally presented by the Earth Island Institute on October 21, 2014 at the Nourse Theater in San Francisco.

To see a short video on her project The awards, part of the Institute’s New and what inspired her, go to Leaders Initiative, recognize young envi- http://bit.ly/10OqKbZ ronmental activists ages 13 to 22 for outstanding efforts to promote ecological sustainability and social justice. Shuck, a senior at Mission San Jose High School in wildlife art, and interviews with rangers, Fremont has been volunteering with the managers and educational staff at the refuge since 2010. Her innovative Junior refuge. Some of the regular refuge pro- Refuge Ranger program was created in grams that earn points are the Wetlands 2013, when she recognized an opportunity Water Café, All About Owls, World of to actively engage young people who, in Butterflies and Nocturnal Wonders. With turn, can become advocates for wildlife completion of the activity booklet, partici- protection and the refuge system. pants receive a sticker and are certified as Shuck said her experiences as a young Junior Refuge Rangers. volunteer at the refuge inspired her effort Hands-on experience at the refuge is to reach out to other young students. “I central to the program. “It’s one thing to started volunteering when I was in 7th learn about marsh plants in a classroom,” grade and became totally hooked on Shuck said. “It’s another to be standing in refuges. It opened up a whole world of en- the marsh, touching the plants, and even vironmental awareness for me—I’ve grown tasting the pickleweed.” Besides being fun, so much as a person here and am so appre- the activities impart valuable lessons about ciative of what the refuge has to offer. I refuges and the environment. “I learned want to give young children the opportu- that no matter how old a kid is, they can nity to have the same experiences I’ve learn really complicated concepts in envi- had.” As part of her program, Shuck de- ronmental science if they are taught in the signed a 21-page activity book for 8-11 right way,” Shuck notes. “This program year-olds. demonstrates that environmental steward- Wildlife collector’s cards are earned for ship can be taught at any age.” Shuck is activities such as nature hikes, bird counts, now working to expand the Junior Refuge January 6, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 5

continued from page 3 Growing Up Healthy—A pediatric specialist talks about tonsils and adenoids With prior generations, tonsil- the family—then tonsillectomy lectomy was a nearly universal may be the answer. treatment. Today, according to “It’s not a knee jerk reaction, Dr. Tylor, it is done less fre- however,” Dr. Tylor asserted. quently and usually for a very “With improvements in medical specific complaint. Nevertheless, and surgical treatments, compli- it is still a common procedure, cations from tonsillectomy today with about 500,000 performed are rare. However, it is still sur- annually in the U.S. gery, and you need to weigh the Surgery involves removal of all risks and benefits.” the tissue of the tonsils and ade- “The fact remains that, for a noids, if they are also being re- child suffering from recurrent ton- moved. Children are usually sillitis, surgical removal can bring a under general anesthesia during substantial improvement to their the procedure, which is often quality of life,” she continued. done in an outpatient surgery “Once the tonsils and/or adenoids center. Recovery takes at least a have been removed, a child is often week, during which time children better able to concentrate in school, have a severe sore throat and diffi- has more energy, and can once culty swallowing. Removal of the again enjoy activities like overnights adenoids only is a simpler proce- with friends. It can make a huge dure with an easier recovery. difference.” If your child continues to have bouts of tonsillitis despite antibi- Learn more. otic treatment; if she misses To get more answers to questions school frequently to the point about tonsils and adenoids, go to that you and her teacher are con- www.childrenswishingwell.org/5- cerned about academic perform- common-questions-about-tonsillec- ance and progress; or if the tomies. To learn more about infection continues to be trans- Washington Township Medical mitted among other children in Foundation, visit www.mywtmf.com.

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That transaction, valued at $200 million by the Internal Rev- enue Service, involved a $100 million sale and a $100 million donation in land value by Cargill. It also set the stage for the largest wetland restoration project on the West Coast. Since 2003, Cargill has donated two other properties of significance. A 252-acre former salt pond, near the Facebook Campus in Menlo Park, was donated in 2007. Three years later, Cargill donated a 2.4-mile levee (16 acres) near Moffett Field. This linked two segments of the Bay Trail to provide continuous access from Menlo Park to Alviso. Cargill continues to produce approximately 500,000 tons of sea salt each year, operating on 9.000 acres of salt ponds within the Refuge and on several thousand acres of company- owned industrial properties in Newark and Redwood City. Line 77 route change

SUBMITTED BY Flickinger and Berryessa back to SANTA CLARA VALLEY Lundy. Temporary bus stops will be TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY set up along Flickinger Avenue, and minor weekday and weekend Santa Clara Valley Transporta- schedule changes will be made. tion Authority (VTA) will be We encourage our passengers to rerouting Bus Line 77 (Eastridge - plan their trips accordingly, and you Great Mall) around construction of can see the rerouted schedule at VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Exten- www.vta.org/routes/rt77?asof=1/5/ sion on Lundy Avenue near Sierra 2015. For more information about Road. This intersection will be service changes, please contact VTA closed beginning January 26 for 9 Customer Service at (408) 321- months, and the reroute of Line 77 2300 or at Teletype (TTY) (408) will operate on Lundy, Hostetter, 321-2330.

SUBMITTED BY BOB MILLER the night out and experience the PHOTO COURTESY OF magic and fun of improvisational comedy. MADE UP THEATRE Made Up Theatre will present two different formats of improv ouglas Morrisson The- during the show: Laugh Track atre (DMT) is excited to City for the first half of the present for the first time D evening and 5 Play for the second on our stage, “An Evening of Im- half. Laugh Track City is Made prov with Made Up Theatre” on Up Theatre’s fast-paced short- January 15. Made Up Theatre is Ben Stephens, Bobby August, Sean Taylor, Karin Plow, and Dustin Seidler of Made Up Theatre. form improv show that will have the Bay Area’s home for impro- you laughing ‘till you cry! Similar improv group in the San Fran- mento Comedy Festival, and An Evening of Improv with vised comedy and entertainment. to TV’s “Whose Line Is It Any- cisco Bay Area. Using a made-up have been an official participant Made Up Theatre DMT’s show will feature an all- way?” the cast of Laugh Track title provided by an audience in the San Francisco Improv Fes- Thursday, Jan 15 star cast of improvisers who use City plays a series of improvised member, 5 Play will create a fully tival five consecutive times. Made 8 p.m. nothing but audience suggestions games and scenes based on audi- improvised movie before your Up Theatre was voted one of the Douglas Morrisson Theatre to create fresh and hilarious im- ence suggestions. It’s fun, interac- eyes. 5 Play has been performing Best Comedy Venues in South 22311 N. Third St, Hayward provised scenes. Voted “Best tive and hilarious. across the Bay Area and beyond Bay by CBS, and was voted a 5- (510) 881-6777 Comedy Theatre” by Reader’s 5 Play is widely regarded as since 2009. They were voted Best star Yelp! “Best of Nightlife.” www.dmtonline.org Choice, we invite you to enjoy the most physical and fast-paced Improv Group at the 2013 Sacra- Free Page 6 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 6, 2015 Flooding happens… even during droughts

GUEST COLUMN DIRECTOR RICHARD P. S ANTOS SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

he intense storm system that slammed our region T in mid-December is a good reminder to be prepared for flooding every winter—even in the middle of a severe drought. Flooding can strike quickly with little or no warning. Floodwater can flow swiftly through neigh- borhoods and away from streams carry away most vehicles, including when creeks overbank. SUVs and pick-ups. While many areas experienced The water district’s outreach street flooding due to storm drain and flood risk reduction efforts systems that could not keep up actually help reduce flood insur- with the runoff, local creeks were ance rates. Recently, the district’s fortunately able to handle the efforts accounted for approxi- flows. The water district’s flood mately $2.6 million in annual protection efforts certainly helped flood insurance premium savings avert creek flooding. The district for Santa Clara County residents. works all year to prepare creeks to Consider purchasing flood insur- carry rain flow by repairing ance, as your basic homeowner’s eroded banks and removing de- insurance does not cover losses bris and accumulated sediment. from flooding. Many flood protection proj- Despite this reminder that ects have been completed over flooding can occur in winter, the the years, providing protection drought persists. A good start to against a 100-year flood, a flood the winter is not enough for our that has a 1 percent chance of oc- groundwater basins to recover curring in any year. However, from three very dry years. As we thousands of parcels remain in a saw during 2012-13 winter sea- 100-year flood zone, and the dis- son, we can have flooding in De- trict and its partner agencies are cember and then extremely dry moving forward with numerous conditions for the remaining win- flood protection projects ter months. Local conditions are throughout the county to address not the only factor to consider. persistent flood-prone areas. With 55 percent of our water Floods are one of the most supply coming from outside the common hazards in the United county, we must take statewide States, and can cause billions of conditions into account. The dollars in damages. One of the state’s first snow survey revealed most important things you can that the water content is just one do to prepare yourself and your third of normal, and the state’s family is to have a family emer- largest reservoirs such as Lake gency plan and emergency kit for Shasta and Lake Oroville are only your home and car. Designate a about two thirds of average for family meeting spot in case of this time of year. Given these any disaster. conditions, our call for 20 per- Whether it is an earthquake, a cent water use reductions will flood or any other emergency, we continue well into 2015. should all be prepared with a sup- Water is too precious to use ply of medications, food and just once. Water conservation is a drinking water to last at least way of life. three days. Learn how to turn off utilities to your home. You may Richard Santos is available for need an adjustable pipe or cres- questions or comments as your Dis- cent-type wrench to shut off the trict 3 Santa Clara Valley Water main gas line at the meter. District representative for the We have all seen news footage northern areas of Sunnyvale and of cars stuck in flood waters. Avoid Santa Clara, Alviso, Milpitas and driving into flooded areas. A foot the North San Jose and Berryessa of water will cause many cars to communities. Feel free to contact float. Two feet of rushing water can him at (408) 234-7707. Museum reaches goal for Host an matching grant funds exchange student

SUBMITTED BY CAROL AND SUSAN BERGER

World Heritage Student Exchange Programs, a non-profit, public-benefit organization, is seeking local host families for high school boys and girls from Scandinavia, France, Ger- many, Italy, Spain, Thailand, China, South Korea and the former Soviet Republics. The students are excited and are already awaiting word about their host families for the 2015/2016 academic school year (or semester). Host families provide room, board, and guidance for a foreign teenager living thousands of miles from home. Couples, single parents, and families with or without children living at home are all encouraged to apply. The exchange students arrive from their home countries before the 2015/2016 school year begins and each World Heritage student is fully insured, brings his/her own spending money, and expects to bear his/her share of household responsibilities as well as be included in normal family activities and lifestyles. SUBMITTED BY LILA BRINGHURST If you are interested in opening your home and sharing your family life with a young person from abroad, please con- Gil Garza, president of the Museum of Local History, receives a $1,000 donation from Donald Kaefer, tact local Area Representatives Carol and Susan Berger at president of the Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce and Christine McQuilliams, board member for the (209) 863-2247. Please also visit World Heritage’s website at Regena Dennie Memorial Fund. With this check the museum reached its goal of $5,000 matching funds for www.world-heritage.org. the recent $5,000 grant from The Despeaux Good Works Fund at the East Bay Community Foundation. January 6, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 7

Engaged, December 5, 2014 Michael Nguyen and Khristine Germono

Melinda Pinson named to dean’s list

SUBMITTED BY HANNAH BEALL OWENS

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How would you like to have children hanging on your every word and bring together books, children, and libraries through community service? Become a Booklegger volun- SUBMITTED BY BRUCE ROBERTS teer, and experience the satisfaction of bringing the joys of reading to children in kindergarten through eighth grade. wo years ago, Hayward City Councilman Fran- Eight weeks of training takes place at the Fremont Main cisco Zermeño, a constant promoter of all things Library beginning January 20 and will introduce volunteers THayward, began a program called “Youngster of to book talking, reading aloud and storytelling skills. Regu- the Month.” Every month he selects a young person lar visits to schools in the Fremont Unified School District from Hayward and interviews the youngster. He then will follow. sends out an email to the city’s residents, praising this An orientation meeting for prospective volunteers youngster’s character, dedication, and accomplishments. will be held at the Fremont Main Library on Tuesday, His program puts a spotlight on these youngsters as a January 13, 2015. way to reward their success and to promote Hayward If you can commit three-four hours a week to this pride in their youth. award-winning program, now in its 30th year, or have any For December 2014, Vicky Tran, a junior at Hayward’s questions, please call Karen at the Fremont Main Library Leadership Public Schools has been named Youngster of Children’s Desk, (510) 745-1421. the Month. From his interview, Councilman Zermeño Come join us for an exciting volunteer opportunity! pointed out that besides being a good student, Vicky is an active leader and helper in her community. Booklegger Volunteers She participates in many youth organizations, such as Orientation: Tuesday, Jan 13 Girls for Change, Buddhist Youth Association, Student 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Government, Key Club, and Hayward Youth Commis- Eight Training Sessions - Tuesdays: Jan 20, Jan 27, Feb sion. She also finds time to run on her school’s cross 3, Feb 10, Feb 17, Feb 24, Mar 3, Mar 10 country team. In her spare time, she volunteers at a Her life’s goal right now is to attend Stanford University, 9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. homeless shelter and packs and distributes food for the perhaps to work with babies as a pediatrician. Fremont Main Library, Conference Room A Alameda Food Bank. Councilman Zermeño hopes this initiative to recog- 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont Vicky knows that “education is her only way to nize young, dynamic individuals within the community (510) 745-1421 achieve greatness, make her parents proud, and give “will encourage leadership and volunteerism among back to our community,” said Councilman Zermeño. their peers for the benefit of our whole fine city.” Page 8 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 6, 2015

Ohlone Humane Society

You’re invited…

BY NANCY LYON

ooking to give something 510-792-4587 back to your community 39120 Argonaut Way #108, Fremont, Ca. 94538-1304 L by helping and discovering www.ohlonehumanesociety.org more about animals? On January 11th, OHS will be offering people an opportunity to learn more about how we provide care, support, rescue and other vital humane services to help animals and their people. At this informal get-together, Ohlone Humane Society will provide information on the many benefits we offer in support of the growing community we serve. We’re hoping that visitors will find that special niche where they can contribute their assistance re- gardless of the amount of time they have to share. The work we do is rewarding in so many ways - whether it’s helping seniors or others in need to provide care for their animal all beings, respect for themselves Join us on Sunday, January companions; ensuring that in- and others, and non-violent con- 11th from 1pm – 3pm, for our jured and orphaned wildlife is flict resolution. volunteer orientation for people, given a chance to recover at our If you resonate to protecting 16 years and older, and informa- Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and caring about animals, we tion and light refreshments. and be returned to their world; invite you to come by and meet providing low-cost spay/neuter us. The orientation is on a OHS Volunteer Orientation services for feral cats and com- drop-in basis and our board (drop in) panion animals, speaking out on members and program coordi- Sunday, January 11 animal welfare issues. nators will be available to an- 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. It all matters. swer any questions you may Our wonderful Animal Assisted have. If you are interested in Trees Garden Homes Therapy Dogs bring comfort and helping, we will have informa- Association Cabana joy to senior and convalescent tion on hand where volunteers 36251 De Valle Court communities, and our Reading to may offer their support. Fremont – Niles District Dogs program at the Fremont Help 2015 the year to make a Guest parking slots or Main Library helps shy children difference. OHS is small organi- street parking with their reading skills. OHS zation but we don’t let that stop Information or sponsors 46 elementary school us from making a big difference RSVP: 510-792-4587 classroom subscriptions to the in our community. Volunteers Email: info@ohlonehu- award winning KIND News pro- are needed to help in every aspect manesociety.org gram that teaches compassion for of the organization. City of Fremont News Briefs

SUBMITTED BY CHERYL GOLDEN after 8:30 p.m. The center provides a welcoming environment, dinner, a sleeping bag, mat and pillow Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and breakfast prior to 7 a.m. when participants are Starting February 2 to April 15, 2015, trained asked to leave the facility. IRS-certified VITA tax preparers from the Spark- To see if the center is open, call 510-574-2222. Per- Point Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) Vol- sons wishing to donate food, supplies, or volunteer unteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program will may contact City Serve Compassion Network at 510- be providing free quality tax preparation with e-fil- 796-7378. Persons wishing to contribute funds to help ing for qualified individuals and families with keep the center open may contact the Human Services household incomes of $53,000 or less annually. Department at 510-574-2051, or contribute electroni- Tax preparation assistance will be available at the cally at www.Fremont.gov/HSDonate. Fremont Family Resource Center Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays from Private Video Surveillance 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tax preparation assistance is also of- Camera Registration fered in locations throughout the Tri-City area. Do you currently utilize private video surveil- For more information, please contact SparkPoint lance at your home or business? If you do, the Fre- Fremont at 510-574-2020 or visit mont Police Department would like to hear from www.Fremont.gov/SparkPointFRC. you. Video surveillance is one of the best methods for apprehending criminals and convicting suspects Fremont Warming Center who are caught in the act of committing a crime. A Warming Center provides a warm, safe envi- Installing private video surveillance is a great exam- ronment for homeless persons (men, women and ple of community-police partnerships and is some- families) by giving them an option to “come in” thing the City highly values as the Fremont Police from freezing or very wet weather. The center is ac- Department serves a very large community. tivated when heavy rains are predicted or when If you would like to let the Fremont Police Depart- weather will likely fall below 40 degrees. ment know that you have video surveillance and allow The Warming Center is located at the Fremont police officers to contact you should a crime occur in or Senior Center in Wing A, 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy. near where your cameras are installed, please register The center opens at 6:30 p.m. and participants are your camera online. Registration is voluntary. asked to enter through the door at the southeast For more information, visit: www.FremontPo- corner of the building. No one will be admitted lice.org/CameraRegistration

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BY SIMRAN MOZA thing that she had never done before. “I am used to solo hikes; the only dif- ome find tranquility and solitude atop the ference this time was the distance.” 14,500 feet high peaks of the John Muir Trail, Izuta recounted her decades of experience in the Sbut it is certainly not for the faint of heart. mountaintops. “Before this, the longest hike I had Hiking up the trail makes for a strenuous journey, done was around a week, and the shortest was two but 77-year-old Saeko Izuta completed the climb to three days. Izuta hails from Japan, where she be- with ease. On July 2, 2012, Izuta began her 25-day came acquainted with the Japan Alps and completed trek from Happy Isles in Yosemite National Park to various four to five day climbs. “I also hiked a lot the Summit of Mount Whitney back down to when I used to work in New Zealand, which has the Whitney Portal, navigating through the high Sierras most beautiful mountains.” and covering a total distance of 230.2 miles by July “I came to the U.S. when I was 40 years old,” she 26. Izuta’s story is one that exemplifies the bound- said. “That is when I joined the Sierra Club.” The aries of human endurance, and Sierra Club, founded by John I had the privilege of finding Muir in 1892, is one of the out how she accomplished such Hiking up the largest grassroots environmental a rare feat. organizations in the country ded- “I cut it off into three parts,” trail makes for icated to conservation and preser- Izuta explained. “You can’t carry vation of the environment. Izuta 25 days’ rations in a bag, so a strenuous is part of the Peak Climbing Sec- every seven or eight days I tion, an activity section of the would reach a food deposit or journey, but Loma Prieta Chapter of the mountain huts where we had Sierra Club. “I have been a back- sent [the food] beforehand. 77-year-old packer for a long time. Climbing There, seven or eight days’ food is not just about going up and was waiting for me.” Saeko Izuta back down, and flat terrain is not Izuta sustained herself solely completed the my style.” on power bars for the entire trip Aside from hiking around – 700 calories each day. “I only climb with ease. the world, Izuta has truly done ate one granola bar per meal, so it all. She has majored in three a day.” Chemistry, taught Japanese and In addition to food, water, and a wilderness per- Linguistics at the college level, and, for some time, mit, she carried a spare change of warm clothes, a even worked at an oil company in Tokyo. She has tent, a sleeping bag, and rain gear. “During the lived in Newark since 1998 and these days, enjoys night I would either rest at one of the camping sites tending to the 83 fruit trees in her backyard and along the trail, or find flat ground or rock to pitch nurturing her flower garden. Aside from Mission the tent,” she said. Peak and Coyote Hills, Izuta hasn’t done any major When asked why she decided to venture out hikes since the John Muir Trail and isn’t planning alone, Izuta said that not many people her age are on another one like this in the future. She said that expected to finish the hike, and “I didn’t want peo- for anyone that wants to hike like her, they should ple to worry about me.” Her goal was to do some- “just enjoy nature, keep healthy, and love walking.”

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BY ANNE CHAN, PHD, MFT yourself why you are reaching for those chocolate goodies – is it stress with work and family? Is it boredom? Is it depression? Is it from desperation This will be the year I WILL lose 10 lbs. AND with being stuck in the house with screaming kids? I’ll get into a regular exercise routine and eat fewer Is it grief? unhealthy snacks. While I’m at it, I’ll also meditate, be more patient, and be more organized. • Acknowledge to yourself (and to others, if they are supportive) the reasons behind your bad habit So goes my exact same refrain every single year and how your habit serves as a coping mechanism. come January 1. “This year will be different!” I say to myself, forgetting that I said the exact same thing 364 • Keep a “habit” diary. Research has shown that days earlier. Sadly, my willpower to create the Better one way to lose weight is to keep a thorough record Me seems to dribble away rather quickly – by January of everything you pop into your mouth. Simply tak- 7, I’m probably lazing on the couch, not meditating in ing careful notes of your food intake can help you to front of the TV, and the house is in disarray. eat less and lose weight. I know I’m not alone in making and breaking • Find a buddy who is also committed to change. New Year’s resolutions. Just take a peek into your Having the support of a buddy can be invaluable to local gym the first week of January and you’ll see it maintaining change. This can be particularly effec- packed to the rafters with new members working tive if you are trying to make a habit of going to the out with zeal. Check back the next month and gym – you would be more likely to go regularly if you’ll see that the crowd has thinned out consider- you have a friend who can provide company and ably – the devotion to their New Year’s resolution encouragement. You would also be less likely to stay has faded and the month-old members have re- home if you know you would be letting your friend verted to their old habits of relaxing at home rather down. Be sure to pick a buddy who is motivated than exercising feverishly at a fitness center. and dedicated. This strategy will backfire if you choose someone who is not committed to change! Is it possible to make a New Year’s resolution that sticks? Curious to find out how I could create a • Join a group for friendship, moral support, and habit that would stick, I looked into the psychologi- personal accountability. There are a plethora of cal research on habit formation. groups and clubs that can provide support for a whole range of issues and interests, from bicycling Here’s one strategy that isn’t likely to work, even to overeating. You can find similarly-minded people though it is often cited by experts: do something 21 who will help you along your path. times and it will become a habit. I have personally tried this tip and can tell you that it doesn’t work for • Create a reward that will take the place of your me. Why? Because it takes a lot more than repeti- former bad habit. Don’t be fooled by the word tion to change behavior, especially one that is diffi- “bad” – our habits serve us in one way or another cult to change. I can commit to exercising 21 days and bad habits have inherent rewards for each of us. in a row and I can guarantee that by Day 22, I’ll Identify a reward that can take the place of the one doing a great impersonation of a couch potato – the offered by your bad habit. Let’s say smoking helps exercise habit will not take hold simply because I ex- relax you, especially in social situations. Think of ercised 21 times. ways in which you can learn to relax without the aid of a cigarette. Changing habits is far more complex and challenging than simple repetition. Unfortunately, there So, with these strategies in mind, I will take a DID YOU KNOW? is no one quick, surefire way that will ensure you step back and implement a plan before I boldly an- stick to your New Year’s resolution. However, the nounce my New Year’s resolutions. Send me your Once You Compare Rates On The Web- good news is that there are several things you can do success (or not) stories of how you stuck to your No Guarantee That Is What Your Final in combination that can give you a much better bat- New Year’s resolutions. Happy New Year, everyone! ting average this year: Rate Will Be • Understand all the reasons behind the unde- Anne Chan is a career counselor and licensed psy- THINK MELLO INSURANCE sired behavior. Do this without judgment or criti- chotherapist in Union City. She specializes in helping 510-790-1118 #OB84518 cism. Say you want to stop eating potato chips and people find happiness in their careers, lives, and rela- candy bars whenever you need a quick blood sugar tionships. Her website is www.annechanconsulting.com www.insurancemsm.com pick-me-up (which is pretty much every day). Ask © Anne Chan, 2015 Page 10 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 6, 2015

More room for chickens likely means costlier eggs

BY SCOTT SMITH hens out of cramped cages and “This is the last bastion of ASSOCIATED PRESS put them by Jan. 1, 2015, in cage confinement in industrial larger enclosures that give them ag,’’ said Pacelle, whose organiza- FRESNO, Calif. (AP), – The room to stretch, turn around and tion led the reforms. Starbucks in new year is expected to bring ris- flap their wings. December said it will eliminate ing chicken egg prices across the State legislators followed with the sale of eggs from caged hens, U.S. as California starts requiring the companion piece in 2010 re- he said, following the lead of farmers to house hens in cages quiring the out-of-state compliance. Burger King and Whole Foods. with enough space to move In anticipation, egg prices have The California Department of around and stretch their wings. risen already, said Dave Heylen of Food and Agriculture, independent The new standard backed by an- the California Grocers Association, of the voter initiative, implemented imal rights advocates has drawn ire adding that the holiday season, cold rules that give chickens 70 percent nationwide because farmers in weather across the country and in- more room, which Pacelle said is Iowa, Ohio and other states who creased exports to Mexico and better but not enough. sell eggs in California have to abide Canada also contributed to a year- Low-income people who rely by the same requirements. end price spike. He said he expected on eggs as an economical source To comply, farmers have to put that supplies would remain ade- of protein may be hurt the worst fewer hens into each cage or invest quate to meet demand. by California’s cage law, says a re- in revamped henhouses, passing Daniel Sumner, an agricultural port this week by the Egg Indus- along the expense to consumers economist at the University of try Center at Iowa State shopping at grocery stores. Califor- California, Davis, said prices ini- University. Anticipating a 15 per- nia is the nation’s largest consumer tially could rise dramatically this cent increase, the cost of a dozen of eggs and imports about one- year but he expects them to even- eggs could rise by 27 cents, and a third of its supply. tually settle anywhere from 10 family of four could pay $15.93 Jim Dean, president and CEO and 40 percent higher in Califor- more a year, the report says. of Centrum Valley Farms in Iowa nia and return to their normal California has prevailed in law- and Ohio, said one of his build- price elsewhere in the country. suits, including six from major egg- ings that holds 1.5 million hens is If farmers cut back the num- producing states that argued the now about half full to meet Cali- ber of chickens so they can com- state is dictating market prices in fornia’s standards, and another ply with California’s cage law, other states in violation of the building may have to be com- Sumner said that could reduce Commerce Clause of the Constitu- pletely overhauled. the number of eggs available. tion. Appeals are pending. Farmers like him in cold cli- “When there’s that much un- Ken Klippen of the National mates will have to install heaters certainty, I’m thinking there may Association of Egg Farmers said to replace warmth formerly gen- be some disruption in the mar- California’s egg law, in addition erated by the chickens living close ket,’’ he said. to driving up the cost at the gro- together. Dean said that’s some- Wayne Pacelle, president and cery store and putting pressure on thing people in sunny California CEO of the Humane Society of the egg supplies, will result in more didn’t consider. United States, said he believes the injuries to chickens because hous- “You’re talking about millions costs to consumers will be minimal ing them in larger pens means upon millions of dollars,’’ he said. and worth it for the welfare of they are more likely to run, “It’s not anything that’s cheap or chickens, which provide enough breaking a leg or wing. that can be modified easily, not in eggs for each person to consume on “You’re not going to help the the Midwest.’’ average 250 a year. For decades, he chicken,’’ he said. “You’re not California voters in 2008 ap- said, farmers have crammed six to helping consumers.’’ proved the law backed by animal eight chickens in small cages with- rights advocates to get egg-laying out room to move.

Toilet paper How ‘The Interview’s’ applied in VOD grosses could Lincoln street change the game BY LINDSEY BAHR million from VOD in four repairs AP FILM WRITER months, allowing Universal to declare it the most popular VOD re- AP WIRE SERVICE LOS ANGELES (AP), Sony lease of all time. But how many appears to have a win-win with VOD bombs have there been? LINCOLN, Neb. (AP), “The Interview.’’ Not only did Also, if Sony hadn’t been Workers are using single-ply toi- the studio score a moral victory hacked and this film wasn’t let paper to speed repairs of by releasing the film in the face of pushed to the center of a national cracks in Lincoln streets. hacker threats, the movie made at conversation, it could have easily The toilet paper technique least $15 million from more than made $20 million to $25 million isn’t new, but the city had resisted 2 million digital rentals and pur- on opening weekend – not unlike it largely for fear of getting com- chases in its first four days. ``Pineapple Express,’’ a similarly plaints about its appearance, said On Friday, it seemed unlikely raunchy R-rated comedy starring Clay Engelman, a district super- we’d ever know if the simultane- Rogen and Franco. This would visor in Lincoln’s street and traffic ous – or “day and date’’ – strategy have come far closer than VOD operations division. That didn’t paid off. Now, it’s tempting to did to paying off ``The Inter- happen, but Engleman said his suggest this may be the start of a view’s’’ $40 million production division did get a few calls won- brave new world of distribution. budget and roughly $10 million dering what crews were using and Add in the $2.8 million from marketing cost. why, the Lincoln Journal Star “The Interview’s’’ limited theatri- Historically, the movies that (http://bit.ly/1AhI2fa ) reported. cal release and things aren’t look- have prospered with a simultaneous The city uses tar to seal cracks ing so bleak for the Seth theatrical and VOD release have before they worsen into potholes. Rogen-James Franco R-rated been the ones with the smaller Workers sometimes have to wait up comedy. budgets, destined for art houses to 40 minutes – hampering traffic But the story is far from over and independent theater chains. flow – for the tar to cool down and and many are divided about its For example, J.C. Chandor’s firm up. Otherwise, the tar could outcome. For some, ``The Inter- Wall Street thriller “Margin splatter onto vehicles. view’s’’ impressive video-on-de- Call,’’ a $3.5 million movie that Engelman said toilet paper can mand performance is an anomaly. Lionsgate and Roadside Attrac- be placed over the tar as soon as For others, it signals a revolution. tions acquired for $1 million, was it’s laid down, removing the stick- “It’s a huge number and it’s one released in theaters and on de- iness and allowing vehicles to im- that is probably making the other mand in the fall of 2011 and mediately drive on it. studios salivate,’’ said Jeff Bock, a picked up around $5.4 million “We got a lot more accom- senior box office analyst for Ex- from theatrical and another $5 plished this fall than we have in hibitor Relations. “Now there is million from VOD. Magnolia, a long time, because we decided something to put on the bulletin IFC and Radius-TWC have all to take a chance on this,’’ Engel- board that says, ‘Yes, VOD is defi- had similar success stories. man said. nitely a viable option.’’’ On the other hand, the major The tissue is biodegradable, he But one might also post on the studios haven’t had the option to said, and washes away in even a bulletin board that it’s standard in- even test day-and-date strategies light rain. Workers learned not to dustry practice not to release VOD because it would jeopardize the use two-ply, because the second figures. That’s why the public only 90-day release window required layer separates and makes a mess. hears about them when they’re by big exhibitor chains. In 2011, ––– good. For instance, 2011’s “Brides- Universal tried to release their Information from: Lincoln maids,’’ which had already been re- Ben Stiller comedy “Tower Heist’’ Journal Star, http://www.journal- leased theatrically, made $24 continued on page 28 star.com January 6, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 11 In with the 10 things in 2015 new: Snappy that could affect apps for 2015 2016 campaign

BY BARBARA ORTUTAY less have made it easy to order in. And AP WIRE SERVICE expand insurance coverage with limits. How AP TECHNOLOGY WRITER if you want to venture outside, voters view Obamacare and its impacts in OpenTable and smaller competitors WASHINGTON (AP), There’s a whole states with different approaches to its imple- NEW YORK (AP),Uber, Facebook, such as Reserve help you quickly book year of campaigning, positioning and politick- mentation is sure to figure in the party’s presi- Instagram – sure, they’ve been all the a table with their smartphone apps. ing to go before the next campaign for presidential primary debates. rage, but as 2014 winds down we’re all But if you’d rather give your loved dent kicks off with the Iowa Caucus in early 5. Right to Work ready for something fresh. From ride- ones the personal touch, new DIY 2016. Ten things to look out for next year that Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker faces the hailing to photo sharing, here are a few services will provide carefully meas- might tell us something about how that cam- prospect of another public fight with organ- up-and coming apps and startups to ured ingredients and detailed recipes paign to come (which is really already under- ized labor early in 2015 should the state’s watch in in 2015. Which will be the for even the clumsiest of cooks. way) may shake out. GOP-controlled legislature try to pass a “right breakout hit of the new year? Sites such as HelloFresh, Plated 1. Courtrooms Before Campaigns to work’’ law, which would make private labor TELL A STORY and Blue Apron deliver weekly boxes Three Republican governors who appear union membership optional. Walker’s success- Instagram, which is owned by of raw ingredients – even including likely to run for president face legal issues at ful effort to curtail the union rights of public Facebook Inc., now has 300 million spices and, at least in the case of home that could derail a campaign before it employees led to weeks of visible and vocal users – more than Twitter. Scrolling HelloFresh, water. The only things gets started. Texas Gov. Rick Perry was in- protests in Madison during his first term, some- through its snapshot feeds gives users a you’re assumed to have in your pantry dicted in August on two felony counts of thing he’s eager to avoid as he weighs if and quick glimpse into the lives of friends are salt, pepper, oil and possibly but- abuse of power for publicly threatening to when to enter the race for president. But it is a and strangers. (At least the parts that ter. An upcoming ``family plan’’ box veto funding for public corruption prosecu- priority for Republican lawmakers who ex- include empty beaches, cappuccinos for Blue Apron, for example, features tors, and then making good on that threat. An panded their majorities in the midterm elections with perfect foam hearts and smiling chicken under a ``brick’’ with rose- investigation into alleged illegal coordination and aren’t as tied to the law’s presidential political babies in clean clothes.) Its simplicity mary, roast potatoes and broccolini; between Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s 2012 implications as their ambitious governor. is part of its appeal. But what if you New England-style shrimp rolls with recall campaign and conservative groups is on 6. Republican Debates want to tell a longer story? warm potato and kale salad; fresh pap- hold pending action from the state Supreme After a prolonged 2012 primary season Enter Storehouse, a mobile app pardelle Bolognese with romaine, cel- Court, while federal prosecutors in New Jersey that left their presidential nominee bloodied, that promises to let you share “your ery and apple salad and two-cheese continue to investigate what role Gov. Chris the Republican National Committee is mak- stories, as they happen.’’ Instead of pizza with iceberg chopped salad. The Christie’s administration played, if any, in ing significant changes to its debate schedule sharing one-off photos, Storehouse meals are quick to prepare, so if you’re tying up traffic on the George Washington ahead of the presidential primary season. Party lets users combine photos, videos and tired of takeout and live in their deliv- Bridge in 2013. leaders plan to dramatically reduce the num- words to share anything from a de- ery location, these services could spice 2. Middle-Class Economics ber of debates and assert more control over the tailed recipe, to travel memories or a up your diet. Or maybe help with that The stock market is up, unemployment is selection of moderators. Still, logistical ques- first-person documentary on the “eat-healthy’’ New Year’s resolution? down and economists are giddy about tions remain for a 2016 primary field that Yakuza. Storehouse was founded by CHIT CHAT prospects for America’s economy to grow in could feature well more than a dozen high- Mark Kawano, who previously You’ve heard of WhatsApp, the 2015. But while economic indicators are glow- profile contenders. When the debates begin, worked at Apple as a User Experience nearly-free messaging app that Face- ing, how middle class voters benefit amid the candidates may struggle to speak for more Evangelist, helping developers design book paid $22 billion for this year. recovery will shape the presidential campaign. than a few minutes on a stage featuring so iOS and Mac apps. And there’s Facebook’s own messaging So far, many have not: the typical American many podiums. “Writers always had a great plat- tool, which was the year’s most-down- family’s income is 8 percent lower than it was 7. Immigration Actions form for blogging,’’ Kawano said re- loaded app (likely because you had to before the recession hit in 2007. That helps, in Perhaps no issue will riddle Republicans as cently. “But that hasn’t happened with download it if you wanted to message part, explain President Barack Obama’s stag- much as immigration in the next presidential photographers yet.’’ Other photo people using Facebook). nant approval ratings, and could be a problem campaign. GOP hopefuls must balance an ap- apps, he said, are basically just status That’s all so 2014. Why message peo- for Hillary Rodham Clinton or any other De- peal to conservatives who detest anything they updates in a visual form. Storehouse ple you know when you could instead mocrat expected to defend his, and therefore view as ``amnesty’’ for people living in the U.S. hopes to change that. check out Ethan, a messaging app that the party’s management, of the economy. illegally, while also reaching out to the nation’s HAIL A RIDE lets you do just one thing – message a 3. Iowa Straw Poll fast-growing Hispanic population. Republicans If you haven’t heard of Uber, you guy named Ethan. He “may message you The Iowa Republican Party’s presidential in Congress successfully pushed to fund the De- must never leave your house or watch time to time’’ but cautions that he “can’t straw poll has come under sharp scrutiny in the partment of Homeland Security, which oversees the news. Many people also are famil- respond when he’s asleep.’’ Nothing if past two campaigns after elevating candidates the nation’s immigration enforcement, only iar with Uber’s smaller rival Lyft, not honest, Ethan doesn’t want you to out of step with the larger Iowa and national through next February, creating a moment in which burnishes its kinder, gentler message him in an emergency, and will GOP. The event, held the summer before the which they can try to challenge Obama’s execu- image by slapping huge pink mus- advise you not to fall in love with him. winter caucuses, is also a source of tension tive action on immigration while in control of taches on the front of its cars. But But want to plan a dinner-and-movie among campaigns which pay a steep price to both houses of Congress. Some GOP lawmak- more companies are queuing up to night? No problem. “Should I get Italian take part in what is nominally a fundraiser for ers are also at work drafting business-friendly squire you around town. or Chinese for dinner?’’ (Answer: Italian) the state party. Gov. Terry Branstad, Iowa’s six- bills to boost visas for farm and high-tech work- In 10 cities in the U.S., including and “Gonna watch a movie on Netflix, term governor, wants to end it, while the Iowa ers. Republicans running for president will be San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago and what should I go for?’’ (Answer: “The Republican Party chairman and central commit- asked if they back their party’s actions in Con- Los Angeles, you can order up a Side- Room.’’) tee have the votes to keep it going. The commit- gress, and if not, be expected to propose their car. The service differentiates itself by PUT THAT PHONE DOWN tee is expected to decide at its Jan. 10 meeting own solutions. letting passengers input their destina- If your New Year’s resolution is to the fate of the 40-year fixture on the presidential 8. Common Core tions when they book rides and sort stop being so rude with your phone campaign calendar. In a Republican primary where the candi- drivers based on price, shortest ETA and talk to your friends face-to-face 4. GOP Governors and Medicaid dates may have more similarities than differ- and favorites. In Los Angeles, there’s every once in a while, there’s an app Two years into the Affordable Care Act, ences, the party’s debate over the Common also Opoli, which lets drivers bid for for you, too. It’s called Moment, and Republican governors remain divided over Core education standards could be explosive. your ride so you can decide which one it tracks how much you use your whether to adopt a key provision of the law Once endorsed by state leaders in both parties, to go with. You can pick your vehicle iPhone and iPad each day (sorry, no that provides health insurance to poor unin- some conservatives have attacked the volun- too, and make a reservation. Unlike Android version yet). sured people via Medicaid. Possible GOP tary standards as a government takeover of ed- many other app-based car services, If you are trying to cut back on White House prospects, including New Jersey ucation. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush may Opoli also allows its drivers to work your screen habit, you can set daily Gov. Chris Christie and Ohio Gov. John Ka- have more on the line than anyone, having for competitors. Opoli doesn’t take a limits and the app will notify you sich, accepted what’s known as Medicaid ex- dedicated much of his political career to edu- commission on a fare; its drivers pay a when you exceed them. Moment Fam- pansion. Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Louisiana cation and refusing to withdraw his support subscription fee to use the service. ily, meanwhile, lets you monitor your Gov. Bobby Jindal refused, citing concern over for Common Core. One-time supporters, COOK A MEAL whole family’s phone use – by looking the cost. Others, including Wisconsin Gov. continued on page 28 Food-ordering apps such as Seam- at your phone. Scott Walker, adopted hybrid programs that

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Please pre-register for a re- Projects that work on different service minder and easy check in; limited to 40 projects to help the environment. Every people on site spring, California State University East (http://msnucleus.org/eventsTule.html). Bay students volunteer four hours for eight For more information, please e-mail weeks through their Freshman Day of [email protected]. Service. Environmental Interns are selected to learn from other students about envi- Tule Pond Walks ronmental challenges in Fremont. Lam Re- Fridays: Jan 30, Feb 21, search Foundation helps fund projects Mar 27, Apr 10, May 22 through the summer. 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Alameda County funds students to per- Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon form chemical analysis: Bharvee Patel from 1999 Walnut Ave, Fremont John F. Kennedy High School and Saman- Other companies, including Cargill Salt, Starting in January 2015, families can [email protected] tha Yi from Irvington High School; Stan- help to purchase tools for students. Profits walk throughout Tule Ponds and enjoy http://msnucleus.org/eventsTule.html ley Gu from Mission San Jose High School from several children’s summer science seasonal changes. You may either go on a Free oversees planting in our nursery area. camps help to fund other programs. guided tour with Naturalist James Link Modern, lively, exciting - if starting at the bottom, paint the looks stylish on tabletops, coffee point to accent, such as painting some high quality paint and mo- these words don't describe the second color upward until it tables and end tables. a border around a piece of art or tivation. For more ideas about style of your favorite rooms, an meets the first. Finally, use a large Time-saving tip: Paint a wall a TV mounted to the wall. paint projects that can be com- update is in order. 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CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 12 3468 Sandpiper Court 94542 540,000 3 2264 1972 11-26-14 Highest $: 600,000 Median $: 515,000 3559 Star Ridge Road 94542 737,000 7 2545 1964 12-02-14 Lowest $: 275,000 Average $: 506,458 3649 Star Ridge Road 94542 970,000 5 4563 1955 11-26-14 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILT CLOSED 695 Bristol Drive #380 94544 216,500 1 643 1988 11-26-14 19084 Center Street 94546 552,000 3 1607 1954 12/2/14 359 Lexington Avenue 94544 423,000 3 1485 1951 11-25-14 3757 Cottage Court 94546 455,000 2 942 1957 11/25/14 793 Schafer Road 94544 400,500 3 1483 1929 11-26-14 20670 Forest Avenue 94546 505,500 3 1470 1941 11/26/14 1174 Silver Maple Lane 94544 1,060,000 5 3309 2000 12-01-14 19543 Garrison Avenue 94546 600,000 3 1608 1963 11/26/14 27734 Coronado Way 94545 340,000 3 1119 1955 12-02-14 4507 Heyer Avenue 94546 515,000 3 1492 1960 11/26/14 27806 La Porte Avenue 94545 403,500 3 1000 1955 11-26-14 17707 Hillside Court 94546 575,000 3 1623 1970 12/1/14 25111 Monte Vista Dr 94545 355,000 3 1116 1925 11-26-14 3628 Juniper Street 94546 445,000 3 1638 1948 11/26/14 4267 Omega Avenue 94546 545,000 3 1431 1947 11/25/14 MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 2 17023 Rolando Avenue 94546 570,000 2 1209 1941 11/25/14 Highest $: 825,000 Median $: 610,000 20121 San Miguel Avenue #1 94546 275,000 - - - 12/2/14 Lowest $: 610,000 Average $: 717,500 7724 Summerhill Place 94552 550,000 3 1443 1996 12/1/14 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 24172 Saklan Road 94545 588,000 3 1792 2008 11-25-14 FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 41 1309 Daniel Court 95035 610,000 3 1364 1985 12-05-14 Highest $: 2,250,000 Median $: 733,000 Lowest $: 200,000 Average $: 829,232 NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 06 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILT CLOSED Highest $: 855,000 Median $: 530,000 20435 Waterford Place 94552 490,000 3 1726 1981 11/25/14

Lowest $: 454,000 Average $: 638,333 Home Sales Report 38526 Blacow Road 94536 690,000 3 1528 1954 11/26/14 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 38043 Buxton Common 94536 465,000 3 1168 1971 11/26/14 1601 Diel Drive 95035 825,000 6 1962 1965 12-05-14 1062 Canyon Creek Terrace 94536 1,137,500 5 3294 1991 11/25/14 5043 Abbotford Court 94560 689,000 3 2144 1971 11-26-14 38433 Glenview Drive 94536 658,000 3 1430 1954 11/26/14 36131 Anvers Place 94560 465,000 3 1100 1960 12-02-14 4855 Los Arboles Place 94536 665,000 3 1370 1970 12/2/14 37335 Fowler Street 94560 837,000 5 3289 2000 11-25-14 37582 Maple Street 94536 200,000 2 480 1912 12/2/14 6101 Joaquin Murieta Ave #D 94560 454,000 - 1394 1981 11-26-14 3398 Sutton Loop 94536 745,000 4 1860 1964 11/26/14 5411 St. Mark Avenue 94560 530,000 5 1868 1958 11-26-14 38095 Temple Way 94536 815,000 3 1324 1954 11/26/14 37926 Vallejo Street 94536 457,000 2 891 1981 12/1/14 SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: 16 4130 Wakefield Loop 94536 842,000 4 2160 1964 11/25/14 Highest $: 711,000 Median $: 450,000 37507 Wilburn Place 94536 1,300,000 8 3540 1964 12/1/14 Lowest $: 255,000 Average $: 475,875 43335 Arkwood Street 94538 1,250,000 4 2271 1959 11/26/14 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 3405 Dayton Common 94538 715,000 3 1637 1999 11/26/14 5016 Wembley Court 94560 855,000 4 2335 196811-26-14 4470 Doane Street 94538 720,000 3 1345 1960 11/25/14 14077 Doolittle Drive 94577 345,000 2 1312 197411-26-14 42475 Greenbrier Park Dr 94538 733,000 4 1581 1963 11/26/14 1268 Kelly Avenue 94577 310,000 3 882 194211-26-14 39224 Guardino Dr #211 94538 304,000 1 693 1990 11/25/14 864 Lee Avenue 94577 711,000 3 2379 193912-02-14 39149 Guardino Dr #247 94538 299,000 1 693 1987 11/26/14 1452 Lucia Court 94577 480,000 3 1210 195312-01-14 3761 Jamestown Road 94538 685,000 3 1130 1954 11/26/14 14632 Outrigger Drive 94577 370,000 2 990 198611-26-14 43179 Newport Drive 94538 633,000 3 1126 1958 12/1/14 1054 San Jose Street 94577 580,000 2 1766 194011-25-14 4900 Omar Street 94538 650,000 4 1937 1963 11/26/14 569 Victoria Court 94577 540,000 3 1521 192911-26-14 3695 Stevenson Blvd #E114 94538 314,000 1 721 1991 12/2/14 380 West Broadmoor Blvd 94577 380,000 2 1149 192711-26-14 47465 Avalon Heights Ter 94539 2,025,000 4 3083 2000 11/26/14 1566 136th Avenue 94578 450,000 3 1462 194811-26-14 41809 Corte Santa Ines 94539 1,375,000 5 2444 1963 11/25/14 342 Caliente Drive 94578 290,000 2 1060 198011-26-14 41514 Devon Court 94539 1,200,000 3 1434 1958 11/26/14 2421 Crestview Court 94578 530,000 3 1448 195711-25-14 2896 Driscoll Road 94539 950,000 3 1620 1970 11/26/14 2400 Easy Street 94578 612,000 2 1720 195011-25-14 41659 Joyce Avenue 94539 1,500,000 4 3145 1960 12/1/14 460 Violet Street 94578 255,000 2 856 194712-01-14 42671 Montevideo Court 94539 1,040,000 3 1818 1992 11/26/14 1478 Burkhart Avenue 94579 575,000 5 1755 195512-02-14 2632 Sabercat Court 94539 2,250,000 4 4502 1984 11/26/14 1258 Esser Avenue 94579 363,000 3 1081 195111-26-14 917 San Martin Place 94539 1,520,000 5 3184 1969 11/25/14 47112 Warm Springs Blvd #125 94539 279,000 1 760 1982 11/26/14 SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 6 2691 Washington Boulevard 94539 1,155,000 3 1907 1956 12/2/14 Highest $: 439,000 Median $: 412,000 47631 Zunic Drive 94539 990,500 3 1495 1975 12/2/14 Lowest $: 350,000 Average $: 408,750 34735 Bowie Common 94555 811,500 3 1354 1988 12/2/14 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 4077 Caribbean Common 94555 395,000 3 1166 1970 11/26/14 15568 Farnsworth Street 94579 535,000 3 1679 1956 12-02-14 4608 Celia Court 94555 985,000 5 1717 1986 12/1/14 980 Bockman Road 94580 420,000 3 1062 1948 11-25-14 3965 Lake Tahoe Terrace 94555 402,000 2 1056 1971 11/25/14 15963 St. Johns Drive 94580 412,000 3 1164 1955 11-26-14 3833 Milton Terrace 94555 365,000 2 985 1986 11/26/14 15840 Via Alamitos 94580 439,000 3 1601 1945 12-02-14 34610 Pueblo Terrace 94555 460,000 2 840 1988 11/25/14 17064 Via Cielo 94580 434,000 3 1454 1947 11-25-14 4505 Santee Road 94555 760,000 4 1474 1976 12/2/14 16173 Via Lupine 94580 350,000 3 1425 1951 11-26-14 5256 Tacoma Common 94555 508,000 2 950 1989 11/26/14 UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES: 9 HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 21 Highest $: 849,000 Median $: 505,000 Highest $:1,060,000 Median $: 420,000 Lowest $: 287,000 Average $: 551,556 Lowest $: 216,500 Average $: 493,476 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 629 Via Pacheco 94580 397,500 3 986 1944 11-25-14 4727 Touchstone Ter 94555 750,000 3 1755 1987 12-02-14 35125 11th Street 94587 505,000 2 1203 2007 12-02-14 1315 A Street #212 94541 240,000 2 989 1984 12-02-14 4128 Asimuth Circle 94587 395,000 3 1214 1974 11-25-14 19832 Camden Avenue 94541 375,000 2 972 1925 12-02-14 33166 Basswood Avenue 94587 500,000 4 1840 1957 11-25-14 679 Harmony Court 94541 362,500 2 854 1942 11-26-14 1034 Emerald Terrace 94587 490,000 2 1203 2007 11-25-14 2535 Hermosa Terrace 94541 275,000 2 775 1949 11-26-14 4561 Fellows Street 94587 688,000 4 1839 1985 11-26-14 22226 Moselle Court 94541 510,000 3 1757 1986 11-26-14 35520 Monterra Ter #304 94587 287,000 1 695 2001 11-26-14 622 Moss Way 94541 600,000 4 1999 2012 11-26-14 4274 Queen Anne Drive 94587 550,000 3 1120 1971 11-26-14 404 Shirley Avenue 94541 420,000 3 1090 1951 12-02-14 31209 Shorebird Drive 94587 849,000 5 2135 1996 11-26-14 623 Staley Avenue 94541 400,000 2 1227 2012 11-25-14 32106 Trefry Court 94587 700,000 4 1708 1973 11-25-14 327 Williams Way 94541 495,000 3 1827 2011 11-25-14 1191 Central Boulevard 94542 652,000 - - - 12-02-14

SUBMITTED BY JULIA GIVEN each Finalist should be extremely proud of accomplishing. We process more than ten thousand nominations annu- anessa Wang, a student at American High School, ally, selecting only the most talented performers applying has been selected for the 2015 High School Hon- on an international level. Working with these conductors Vors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. She will and performing at Carnegie Hall is a once-in-a-lifetime perform on the flute at Carnegie Hall in February 2015 experience that these student musicians never forget.” with the Honors Band. Participation in one of the three Vanessa has studied music for 8 years and is a member Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest rated high of the California Youth Symphony and the American school performers from across North America and select High School Concert Band. Vanessa was accepted to three 22, performance is open to the public. Tickets can be pur- schools internationally. famous local youth symphonies for the last two years: the chased beginning 60 days prior to the performance Vanessa Wang, a freshman, auditioned this fall for the California Youth Symphony, El Camino Youth Sym- through the Carnegie Hall box office. Honors Performance Series and was accepted after a review phony, and San Jose Youth Symphony. She also performed The Honors Performance Series was created to show- by the Honors Selection Board. Acceptance to the elite group in Fresno with the California All-State Honor Band. In re- case accomplished individual high school performers on is a direct result of the talent, dedication, and achievements sponse to her selection as a Finalist, Vanessa said, “I feel an international level by allowing them to study under demonstrated in her application and audition recording. honored because I get to meet with elite high school musi- master conductors and perform in the celebrated venue, Vanessa will join other performers from 49 United States, cans nationwide and perform on my dream stage at Carnegie Hall. Each year, the Series selects approximately several provinces in Canada, and several foreign countries for world-famous Carnegie Hall.” 500 Finalists for the High School Honors Performance Se- a special performance at world-famous Carnegie Hall, a Finalists will come together for five days in February ries. The Honors Performance Series is proudly presented venue that marks the pinnacle of musical achievement. 2015 in New York City to have the opportunity to learn by WorldStrides, the nation’s leading educational travel or- According to Morgan Smith, Program Director, “Being from conductor Sharon Lavery, work with other Finalists, ganization. Learn more by visiting www.honorsperfor- selected to the Honors Performance Series is something and get a taste of New York City. The Sunday, February mance.org and www.worldstrides.com. Page 16 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 6, 2015

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Aries the Ram (March 21- likely will be rethinking your next ground in the year’s beginning, move back to Sagittarius in Sep- Aquarius the Water Bearer April 20): Uranus is in the mid- moves. You will be less likely to but that will not last forever. tember for the next two years. (January 20-February 18): You dle of your sign during 2015. make decisions during this pe- Saturn represents the taskmaster, will get a preview of the next 3 This is a strong symbol of the riod, yet you are pondering seri- Libra the Scales (September the teacher, the one that pro- years during the first six months restlessness and yearning to break ous matters. 23-October 22): During this motes self-discipline and search of 2015 and again in the last four free that has plagued you over the year you will be pressed to learn for status in the world. When it months and beyond. Your role in recent years. If you are using this Cancer the Crab (June 21- efficiency in your communica- first moves into a sign it some- life is shifting as Saturn, your rul- energy constructively, you will be July 21): Much of your focus this tions. Whether written or oral, times suggests isolation or leav- ing planet, moves into Sagittar- working toward a greater cause or year is to continue sorting and the need to be concise and organ- ing one’s comfortable situation. ius. In the big picture you may the good of those who cannot organizing your property. Follow ized with your language is em- People who have Saturn in their be asked to lead community help themselves. The position of the instinct to give away or other- phasized. It is also time to sign often feel alone, even if that projects. You may see yourself Mars as it transits the zodiac rep- wise dispose of whatever you do become aware of opinionated at- is not exactly true. It is more taking on the role of teacher, and resents you and your drive for not need. You want to eliminate titudes. Learn to recognize them often a sense of being solitary, al- maybe even as a stepparent. good or ill. whatever feels like clutter, and put on the brakes. What you though it can manifest in a literal whether it is stuff or anything think is right may not be so. Cir- way at times. Pisces the Fish (February 19- Taurus the Bull (April 21- outdated, such as clothing. cumstances related to roommates March 20): Many Pisceans are ex- May 20): This year presents you or siblings may require attention. Capricorn the Goat (De- periencing an otherworldly sense with an awareness of financial af- Leo the Lion (July 22-Au- cember 22-January 19): Your in their consciousness. Neptune, fairs. It is important to focus on gust 22): The first half of 2015 Scorpio the Scorpion (Octo- ruling planet is Saturn which is your ruling planet who was god of your investments and do long- you will probably be thinking se- ber 23-November 21):The long changing signs this year. You may the sea, is in your sign for many term planning. You may be called riously about love life, children, darkness that has cast a background have noticed that your life tends years. This year those most affected upon to handle someone else’s and creativity. You don’t want to pallor over your life is coming to an to make a big shift roughly every were born between February 23 money, which leads you to realize be frivolous in love or art. You end this year. You will feel generally 2.5 to 3 years and here we are. and March 1. The energy is sur- a need to prepare a will and want something meaningful to better through June. It is possible Saturn moved into Sagittarius in real, causing you to feel un- arrange for your later years. It is develop. Many will take their cre- the summer will remind you of mid-December and will remain grounded at times. Intuitive time to eliminate debt. ativity seriously for the first time. that pallor, but even that will lift in there until June. You are likely impressions may occasionally in- September. It will be important to fantasizing a sabbatical and you terrupt your concentration. Exer- Gemini the Twins (May 21- Virgo the Virgin (August 23- focus attention on income now actually need one. You must ease cise is the antidote, though that is June 20): This is the year in September 22): Over the next 2 and for the next two years. Elimi- up on your self-expectations or probably the last thing you want to which it is time to think seriously to 3 years, you will be pressed to nate wasteful spending. In mid- your health may suffer. Make it a do during this period. about your partner(s) and other repair and/or replace property. February, you may start a new job point to get extra rest, extra vita- very close relationships in your Whatever you own that is aging that requires the use of your mus- mins, and whatever else you life. Those of you in a bad rela- will begin to show its cracks. You cles. At the same time there are know is good for your body. tionship will be verging upon let- may also need to focus on elderly signs of a new relationship or part- ting that one go. If you want to family members. You are likely to nership beginning in February. It remain in your partnership it re- want to downsize and eliminate might instead be a recommitment quires finding a new, fresher rea- whatever is excess around your to an ongoing relationship. Use Are you interested in a personal son to remain together. Close home. As the year begins, your special caution physically in March horoscope? friends fit into this category as ruling planet, Mercury, will go because you are subject to accident. Vivian Carol may be reached at well, so those who are not good through a two-month retrograde (704) 366-3777 for you need to move on. Those cycle. You will need to realign Sagittarius the Archer (No- for private psychotherapy who genuinely care about you your health habits. Aside from vember 22-December 21): For will become your teachers for the health, there may be things re- the first six months of 2015 you or astrology appointments next couple of years. The year be- lated to your work that need to will have a taste of Saturn as it (fee required). gins with your ruling planet Mer- be done again. It could seem as moves into your sign. In June it cury in retrograde motion. You though it is hard to get off the will backtrack away and then www.horoscopesbyvivian.com January 6, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 17

StarStruck kicks off 20 years with feel-good ‘Seussical’ revival

SUBMITTED BY HELEN CHANG many favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the PHOTOS BY JANINE WESTON The intrepid Gertrude McFuzz (played by 16-year-old Ally Abonador) never loses faith in Horton the Elephant Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie, and JoJo (16-year old Nick Saud) in StarStruck's production of “Seussical.” “It was our most ambitious undertak- – a little kid with a big imagination. “Oh, The Thinks You Can Think” captures the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird (20-year-old Batacan-Harper injects her signature high ing, ever,” said Lori Stokes, founder and Kriselle Kelsey). Although Horton faces energy on the show’s choreography. artistic director of StarStruck Theatre. show’s spirit of imagination, as the colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, “I couldn’t be more proud of the cast, di- Ten years ago as the youth musical theatre the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz (16-year- recting team, and everyone who has helped company prepared to mount a production Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. old Ally Abonador) never loses faith in re-imagine the show for a whole new genera- for the first time at the performing arts facil- him, the only one who recognizes “his tion of StarStruck fans,” said Stokes. ity at Ohlone College in Fremont, Stokes The story centers around Horton the Elephant (played by 16-year old Nick kind and his powerful heart.” Ultimately, Bring your favorite Dr. Seuss book to marveled at the enormity of the state-of-the- the powers of friendship, loyalty, family the show on Sundays January 11 and 18 at art stage. She knew she needed a big show to Saud), who finds himself faced with a double challenge: not only must he protect his and community are challenged and emerge 2:30 p.m.; a Talk Back with the actors will fill both the stage and the seats. She selected triumphant, in a story that makes you be held after the 7:30 p.m. show on Friday, “Seussical,” the musical based on an amal- tiny friend Jojo (9-year-old Gabriel Lew) and all the invisible Whos from a world of laugh and cry. January 16; and Saturday, January 17 is gam of beloved Dr. Seuss stories. Musical direction and live orchestra is StarStruck’s 20th Anniversary Giveaway Heading into StarStruck’s 20th anniver- naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the led by long-time StarStruck music director Night. The Friday, January 23 show at sary season, Stokes chose to revisit Whoville Nancy Godfrey. Associate director Jeanne 7:30 p.m. will be ASL interpreted. Tickets, with a revival of “Seussical.” “This show is $19-$25, are on sale now by calling the very special to us. For one thing, it takes us StarStruck box office at (510) 659-1319 or back to our roots to train and showcase order online at youth in performing arts while entertaining http://starstrucktheatre.org/buy-tickets/ the community with highest-quality musical theatre,” said Stokes. Seussical “Our original cast was a ‘Who’s Who’ Saturday, Jan 10 - Sunday, Jan 25 of StarStruck, many of whom have since 7:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. matinees gone on to pursue professional musical theatre,” she said. “Some of them are tour- Smith Center for the Performing Arts ing right now in the International cast of Ohlone College ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ as well as many 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont New York and regional productions!” (510) 659-1319 Perhaps future stars will rise from www.starstrucktheatre.org among this new cast of 56 youth, who Tickets: $19 - $25 range in age from 8 to 21. Now one of the most performed shows in America, “Seussical” is a fantastical, David Kautz, 21, is The Cat in the Hat, and magical, musical extravaganza. It features Gabriel Lew, 9, is Jojo in StarStruck's revival of “Seussical.” Page 18 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 6, 2015 January 6, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 19

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Fremont (510) 544-2797 www.ebparks.org THIS WEEK

Thursday, Jan 9 - Sunday, Jan 31 Sunday, Jan 4 CONTINUING Collective Musings Marvelous Monarchs $ 12 noon - 5 p.m. 12:30 p.m. EVENTS Contemporary and abstract works View butterflies in the greenhouse Olive Hyde Art Gallery Admission fees apply Monday, Dec 5 - Friday, Jan 30 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont Ardenwood Historic Farm (510) 791-4357 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Art: Believe/Achieve www.olivehydeartguild.org Fremont 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (510) 544-2797 Artist reception: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 www.ebparks.org p.m. 12/5/14 Friday, Jan 10 - Sunday, Jan 25 Art from the National League of Amer- Seussical the Musical $ Tuesday, Jan 6 ican Pen Women Fri & Sat: 7:30 p.m. John O’Lague Galleria Sun: 2:30 p.m. The Jazzinators $ 777 B Street, Hayward Magical extravaganza featuring Dr. 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. (510) 538-2787 Seuss characters Youth musicians perform www.haywardarts.org Smith Center Bronco Billy’s Pizza 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont 41200 Blacow Road, Fremont Sunday, Dec 7 - Monday, Jan 4 (510) 659-6031 (510) 438-0121 www.starstrucktheatre.org ZooLights $ 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 6 Saturdays and Sundays, Jan Animal theme light display and show Employee to Entrepreneur 10 thru Feb 28 Oakland Zoo 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Family Fun Hour 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland Guidance to become self-employed (510) 632-9525 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Fremont Main Library www.oaklandzoo.org Stories, games and activities 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Ages 5+ (510) 745-1400 Monday, Jan 12 Coyote Hills Regional Park www.aclibrary.org 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., San Leandro’s Got Talent Audi- Fremont tions- R Tuesday, Jan 6 - Saturday, (510) 544-3220 Jan 10 3 p.m. www.ebparks.org Application deadline for teens American Red Cross Blood Drive – R Apply in person on on-line by Mondays, Jan 12 thru Mar 2 1/6/15 Tues - Thurs: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 Bereavement Support Group San Leandro Public Library p.m. 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Fri -Sat: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (510) 577-3971 Honor lost loved ones Call to schedule an appointment https://www.sanleandro.org/depts/l Fremont Senior Center Drop-ins welcome ibrary/teens/events/slgt2015.asp 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont-Newark Blood Center Fremont 39227 Cedar Blvd., Newark Tuesdays, Dec 23 thru Jan 27 (510) 574-2063 (800) 733-2767 Bridge 1 www.redcrossblood.org 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Seniors learn game fundamentals Silliman Activity Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 578-4620 www.newark.org

Tuesdays, Dec 23 thru Jan 27 Bridge 2 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Seniors master game strategy Silliman Activity Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 578-4620 www.newark.org

Sunday, Jan 2 - Monday, Jan 31 Dine Hayward Restaurant Month $ 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Discount voucher booklets Benefit for Hayward Library Hayward Chamber of Com- merce 22561 Main St., Hayward (510) 537-2424 www.hayward.org

Tuesday, Jan 6 - Friday, Jan 30 Christmas Tree Drop-Off 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fremont residents bring trees for com- posting Republic Services 42600 Boyce Rd., Fremont (510) 657-3500

Tuesdays, Jan 6 thru Feb 24 Toddler Time Winter Edition $ 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Meet farm animals Ages 1 – 4 Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Page 20 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 6, 2015

Tuesday, Jan 6 Saturday, Jan 10 Saturday, Jan 10 Declutter Your Life: Practical Twilight Marsh Walk – R Marsh Meander Farmers’ Markets Ways to Find Order 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Discover sights and sounds at night Hunt for nests and listen for bird calls Film, discussion and refreshments SF Bay Wildlife Refuge Ages 5+ FREMONT: SAN LEANDRO: Lifetree Café 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont Coyote Hills Regional Park 4020 Technology Pl., Fremont (510) 792-0222 x362 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., (510) 797-7910 https://donedwardstwilght.event Fremont Centerville Kaiser Permanente www.Lifetreecafe.com brite.com (510) 544-3220 San Leandro Saturdays www.ebparks.org Wednesday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 7 Saturday, Jan 10 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Year-round Open House $ Salt Pond Perspectives Sunday, January 11 Bonde Way at Fremont Blvd., June 11, 2014 to 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Ohlone Humane Society Vol- Fremont December 31, 2014 unteer Orientation (510) 909-2067 2500 Merced St, San Leandro Docent led tours of historic home Docents discuss wetlands habitats 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (drop in) www.fremontfarmersmarket.com www.cafarmersmarkets.com Shinn House Alviso Environmental Education 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont Center Information about volunteer opportunities (16 years and older) Kaiser Permanente Fremont MILPITAS: (510) 793-9352 1751 Grand Blvd., Alviso Farmers’ Market (510) 792-0222 x141 Trees Garden Homes Association Wednesday, Jan 7 Cabana Thursdays Milpitas Farmers’ Market at 36251 De Valle Ct., Fremont Sculpting Demonstration Saturday, Jan 10 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ICC (Niles District) Covered California Enrollment Year-round Sundays 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Guest parking slots or street Session 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hands-on experience with Mary Rosiles parking 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fremont Year-round Fremont Art Association (510) 792-4587 800-949-FARM India Community Center 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont Personal assistance from certified en- [email protected] rollers www.pcfma.com 525 Los Coches St. (510) 792-0905 800-949-FARM www.FremontArtAssociaion.org Fremont Main Library Sunday, Jan 11 Irvington Farmers’ Market www.pcfma.com 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400 Ohlone Village Site Tour Sundays Thursday, Jan 8 www.aclibrary.org 10 a.m. - 12 noon 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. NEWARK: Public Meeting: I-680 HOV Ex- Visit 2,000 year old Tuibun Ohlone vil- press Lane Project lage Year-round Saturday, Jan 10 Bay Street and Trimboli Way, Newark Farmers’ Market 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Coyote Hills Regional Park Monarchs for Kids $ Fremont Sundays Caltrans discussion on project 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., 11 a.m. - 12 noon 800-949-FARM 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mission San Jose High School Fremont Puppet show teaches butterfly life cycle www.pcfma.com Year-round 41717 Palm Ave., Fremont (510) 544-3220 NewPark Mall (510) 286-5935 Ages 3 – 6 www.ebparks.org 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark Admission fees apply Niles Farmer's Market 1-800-897-FARM Thursday, Jan 8 Ardenwood Historic Farm Sunday, Jan 11 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Saturdays www.agriculturalinstitute.org Travel Information Meeting for Do Monarchs Matter? $ Fremont Seniors – R 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (510) 544-2797 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. August through December Bayfair Mall 10 a.m. www.ebparks.org Questions and answers about butterflies Niles Town Plaza Saturdays Discuss affordable, easy and fun ways to Admission fees apply travel 37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan 10 Ardenwood Historic Farm www.westcoastfarmersmarket.org San Leandro Senior Center 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Year-round Jump Start Read-a-Thon 13909 East 14th Street, Fremont Fairmont and East 14th St., San 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Leandro San Leandro (510) 544-2797 HAYWARD: (925) 465-4690 (510) 577-3462 Volunteers read to grades preschool - 4th www.ebparks.org grade www.cafarmersmkts.com www.sanleandro.org Hayward Farmers’ Market Fremont Main Library Sunday, January 11 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Saturdays UNION CITY: Thursday, Jan 8 (510) 745-1400 Movies at the Library Outdoor Discoveries 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. www.aclibrary.org 2 p.m. Year-round Kaiser Permanente Union 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Awakenings (Robin Williams, Robert City Farmers’ Market Make your own clock DeNiro; PG-13) Hayward City Plaza Saturday, Jan 10 777 B. St., Hayward Tuesdays Ages 3 – 6 Fukaya Mtg Rm: Fremont Main Free SAT Practice Test – R 1-800-897-FARM 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunol Regional Wilderness Library 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. www.agriculturalinstitute.org Year-round 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont Test taking tips and practice test for teens Kaiser Permanente Medical (510) 544-3249 (510) 745-1401 South Hayward Glad Tidings Offices www.ebparks.org Castro Valley Library www.aclibrary.org Saturdays 3553 Whipple Rd., Union City 3600 Norbridge Ave., ASL interpreter available with at 800-949-FARM Friday, Jan 9 Castro Valley least seven working days’ notice 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (510) 667-7900 www.pcfma.com Science for Youth 510-745-1401 or Year-round www.kaptest.com/enroll/SAT/94 TTY 888-663-0660 W. Tennyson Rd. between Tyrell 4:30 p.m. 546/events Ave. and Tampa Ave., Hayward Union City Farmers’ Market Lecture and demonstration Sunday, Jan 11 (510) 783-9377 Saturdays For all ages Saturday, Jan 10 www.cafarmersmarkets.com Fremont Main Library Covered California Enrollment 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Battle of the Bands Live Audi- 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Session Year-round tions $R (510) 745-1400 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Old Alvarado Park 9 a.m. Smith and Watkins Streets, [email protected] Personal assistance from certified en- Union City www.aclibrary.org Open to all genre of music rollers 800-949-FARM Must submit fee with application San Lorenzo Library www.pcfma.com Saturday, Jan 10 Matt Jimenez Community 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo Center (510) 670-6283 Marshlands of Dreams 28200 Ruus Road, Hayward www.aclibrary.org 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (510) 888-0211 Docent led walk on marsh trail www.haywardrec.org Sunday, Jan 11 SF Bay Wildlife Refuge Bird Watching for Beginners 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont Saturday, Jan 10 (510) 792-0222 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Creole Belles Use binoculars and bird guides on the 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. trail Fiddle, accordion and guitar music Ages 10+ FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are Fremont Main Library SF Bay Wildlife Refuge offered at the Alameda County Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 745-1400 (510) 792-0222 Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480 Tell A Friend www.aclibrary.org Sunday, Jan 11 Saturday, Jan 10 Tiny Drifters – R Living with Local Wildlife 1:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Identify organisms under a microscope Naturalist presentation with live ani- Alviso Environmental Education mals Center Hayward Main Library 1751 Grand Blvd., Alviso 835 C St., Hayward (408) 262-5513 (510) 881-7980 http://eectinydrifters.eventbrite.c www.library.hayward-ca.gov om

Saturday, Jan 10 Sunday, Jan 11 Urban Cycling 101 Math for Adults 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Bicycle rules and safety The Basics Castro Valley Library Fremont Main Library 3600 Norbridge Ave., 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Castro Valley (510) 745-1400 (510) 667-7900 www.aclibrary.org www.aclibrary.org January 6, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 21

Sunday, Jan 11 Monday, Jan 12 Tuesday, Jan 13 Tuesday, Jan 13 Wednesday, Jan 14 Meet the Chickens $ Crafts for Adults: Bead Making Covered California Enrollment Start Smart: Teen Driving 5-week Dance classes 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – R Session 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Beginners Class: Discover behavior patterns 7 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Driver safety education for ages 15 – 19 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Admission fees apply Cut and roll paper to create beads Personal assistance from certified en- Castro Valley Library Intermediate: 8:15 p.m. – Ardenwood Historic Farm Fremont Main Library rollers 3600 Norbridge Ave., 9:15 p.m. 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Newark Branch Library Castro Valley Rumba, East Coast Swing, Night Club Fremont (510) 745-1401 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 667-7900 2-Step, Bolero (510) 544-2797 www.aclibrary.org (510) 795-2627 www.aclibrary.org Ruggieri Center www.ebparks.org www.aclibrary.org 33997 Alvarado Niles Rd, Tuesday, Jan 13 Tuesday, Jan 13 Union City Sunday, Jan 11 Free Notary Signings for Sen- Tuesday, Jan 13 Paratransit Program Meeting (510) 675-5495 http://www.ci.union- Sunday Stroll $ iors COPS for Cops Recognition 10:30 a.m. Event – R city.ca.us/departments/leisure-ser- 10 a.m. - 12 noon 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Discuss Flex Shuttle and Taxi Voucher vices/activity-guide Flat 3.5 mile walk around lake shore Call to schedule an appointment 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Programs Lake Chabot Ages 50+ Awards presentation and refreshments San Leandro residents 60+ 17600 Lake Chabot Rd, Newark Senior Center RSVP by 1/9 San Leandro Senior Center Castro Valley 7401 Enterprise Dr., Newark Washington Hospital 13909 East 14th Street, (888) 327-2757 (510) 463-7186 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont San Leandro www.ebparks.org (510) 574-2250 x 110 (510) 577-7985 [email protected] www.sanleandro.org

SUBMITTED BY NELSON KIRK You will be provided a liability waiver form to sign and bring to the workday; those Help improve the health of your local under 18 need parent signature on their creek, care for native plants and enhance form. Volunteers 12 and under should be ac- wildlife habitat this Martin Luther King Day. companied by an adult. Liability forms are Join with the Alameda County Resource also available at Conservation District’s Hands-On Conserva- www.handsonconservation.org. tion Program Monday, January 19. Meet at the Union City Civic Center next to We’ll seed wildflowers along the creek the skatepark; enter from Royal Ann Drive trail, plant native trees, and pick up trash (near Alvarado-Niles Road). Wear work clothes along the creekside trail and around the pond and sturdy shoes that can get dirty, and bring in the park. Let’s do something about trash gloves if you have them. We’ll provide trash that accumulates and impacts water quality bags and litter grabbers, and a snack. Please in the creek and wildlife that lives there. bring your own re-fillable water bottle. Students, adult volunteers and youth Creek Care Workday groups are welcome! Ages 10 and up. Bring Monday, Jan 19 your school’s form to receive Service Learn- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ing/Community Service Hours. William Cann Memorial Civic Center To sign up, contact Amy Evans at 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City [email protected] or call (925) (925) 371-0154 x 112 371-0154 x 112. www.handsonconservation.org

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Alameda County 10:25 – 10:55 Daycare Center Visit – Renew books by phone UNION CITY (510) 790-8096 1:45 – 2:45 Delaine Eastin School, For more information 34901 Eastin Dr., UNION CITY about the Bookmobile call 4:15 – 4:45 Contempo Homes, (510) 745-1477 or visit 4190 Gemini Dr., UNION CITY www.aclibrary.org. 5:15 – 6:45 Forest Park School, Times & Stops subject to change 34400 Maybird Circle, FREMONT

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The Bookworm The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been LETTER TO THE EDITOR reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 11,000 books. Virginia, Santa knows all seasons

Yes, there is a ‘Santa Claus.’ In find it in their hearts to try and fact there are many Santa’s. Just extend their Santa-ness through- look around and you will see out the year. I am thankful for these ‘Santa’s’ who are men and the generosity of these seasonal women and yes, even children, Santa’s, but my Christmas Wish when they give not only toys, but is more of the holiday spirit necessities of life…food, clothing throughout the year. The need and love from their hearts. Our isn’t only there in December. communities are rich with these un-named Santa’s. The sad part, Virginia, is that Mrs. Santa Claus most are seasonal Santa’s. Many aka Pat Danielson

As resolutions go, this year’s is a big one. Learn the fine art of asking; not knowing how It’s a New Year’s resolution that you won’t break, could keep your dream from becoming a reality. for once: you’ve decided that you’re going to change Name your business right by seeing how others do it a lot of things - love, finances, and work, for wrong. Know the difference between the dream and starters. Especially work, because you’re fed up and working the dream, and don’t underestimate the im- frustrated. portance of getting started. Surround yourself with And there’s the biggest catalyst, says Ben Arment. talent, lead but delegate if you must, and don’t catch Frustration is “the fuel” that really lights an entre- yourself slacking. Remember that you can’t know SUBMITTED BY EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT preneurial fire – and in the everything, so always be open new book “Dream Year,” he to learning. Know the rea- Looking for a spring or summer job in the parks? Start now! explains how you can nur- sons why others have quit… The Park District has about 370 seasonal full-time and part- ture your spark. and then don’t. time paid positions for students, including lifeguards, recre- All year long, you’ve I’ve surely read my ration ation leaders, and Interpretive Student Aides. struggled to get up in the of Start Your Own Business As an example, 23-year-old An Hoang worked at the Park morning, grumbled all the books over the past dozen District for four years. He began as a student laborer at Arden- way to work, grumped years and each is a little dif- wood Historic Farm and later worked as a gate attendant at through your day, and you ferent. “Dream Year” is no Coyote Hills. An says he gained valuable skills, such as com- can’t do it anymore. You’ve exception. municating clearly with the public and managing time and pri- decided to bring your dream By sharing real-life stories orities while saving money for college. to the world and that’s good and methods he uses in his For information, visit www.ebparks.org/jobs, or call Human because, today, “nothing is Dream Year program, entre- Resources at (510) 544-2154. Gain professional work experi- stopping you from con- preneur and author Ben Ar- ence at the Regional Parks. structing your own system to ment uses inspiration to guide sustain your livelihood.” readers through the process, “You,” says Arment, “… from frustration to fruition, of are the only gatekeeper for being their own boss. That, your dream.” along with repeated reminders SUBMITTED BY THE Community Center, or register on- To determine what you’ll that starting is essential to the CITY OF MILPITAS line at do in your new endeavor, re- journey, is absolutely helpful. http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/. member that working your What sets this book apart from Milpitas Elementary School stu- Registration must be submitted no dream doesn’t mean starting others of its ilk, conversely, lies later than January 20. All proceeds anew. Consider things you’re in small didn’t-think-of-that dents grades 1 through 6 will showcase their spelling knowledge will benefit the City of Milpitas already pursuing (like a details which (fair warning!) Youth Advisory Commission’s hobby or interest in a certain field), check that your could be overly hasty or even daunting for entrepre- as they complete to be the Spelling Bee Champion for 2015. Prelimi- events and scholarships. idea fits the four hallmarks of a “sweet spot,” then neurs-to-be. Milpitas Youth Spelling Bee ask yourself what you’d do if you didn’t need to have Still, this is a decent book so my advice would be to nary rounds will be split by grade. The final rounds of competition Friday, Jan 23 a conventional job. Be realistic, though; not every read it awhile and, when it becomes overwhelming, 6 p.m. dream leads to money. put it aside while you work it for a year. You’ll be ready will include top students from each grade competing against each Senior Center Next, take your idea and determine how it differs for the rest then because, for you, as entrepreneurial 40 N. Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas from the ones others have already had. Does it solve a guidebooks go, “Dream Year” could be a big one. other. Please note that word lists for each grade vary in difficulty. (408) 586-3000 problem? Will it resonate with potential customers? http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/ Can it make a profit – and if so, how? Will it set your c.2014, Penguin Portfolio Pre-registration is required for this activity. Completed registra- Registration Fee: $5 new business apart from similar competitors? Can you $27.95 / $32.95 Canada Admission Fee break industry rules to see that it does? 256 pages tion forms can be submitted to the Milpitas Sports Center or Milpitas

fessionals and an enormous cast of children and amateurs, this unique work will be performed both in Fremont and in San Francisco. Over 100 children from Ragazzi Boys Chorus and Young Women’s Choral Project will be in the cast. Children from Bay Area youth symphonies will aug- ment the orchestra as well.

Come Embark on Noah’s Ark

SUBMITTED BY DAVID SLOSS tional magazines and on television, will preside over an excit- Sunday, Jan 11 ing live auction. Featured auction items include a 6-day 6:30 p.m. n Sunday, January 11, Fremont Opera presents a South African Photo Safari; exotic dinners in your home; a grand nautical gala, Come Embark on Noah’s 10-day Princess Alaska Cruise sailing round-trip from San Newark Pavilion O Ark, honoring State Senator Bob Wieckowski Francisco; a Mercedes E350 or Porsche Panamera to drive 6430 Thornton Ave, Newark for his support of the arts in the Tri-City area. The event for a weekend; and a chance to join Fremont Opera’s David begins at 6:30 pm, at the Newark Pavilion. In keeping and Barbara Sloss in box seats at San Francisco Opera with a (510) 400-4106 with the Noah’s Ark theme, guests are invited to come in pre-show brunch and private opera preview. www.fremontopera.org elegant casual dress, or costumed as their favorite animal. All proceeds from Come Embark on Noah’s Ark will Staged by Ric Serianni and Splurge Catering, the gala support Fremont Opera’s March 2015 production of Ben- $95 per person will raise funds to support Fremont Opera’s next produc- jamin Britten’s inspired church and community opera, tion, coming in March of 2015. Come Embark on Noah’s Noye’s Fludde (Noah’s Flood). Written for a core of pro- Ark will feature an elegant gourmet dinner, singers from Ragazzi Boys Chorus who will later take part in the March production, and Fremont Opera soloists performing “Arias from the Ark”. Noted mezzo-soprano Kathleen Moss, who has appeared with San Francisco Opera and a dozen other companies, will sing her signature “Velocirap- tor” song. There will be raffle prizes, along with live and silent auctions. Auctioneer Frank Bizzarro, whose work with hundreds of non-profit organizations since 1984 has been featured in na- January 6, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 23

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

It was going to be a quiet Christmas – is out of operation, so why don’t you come just my wife and I cooking a prime rib and back to the firehouse with us and share our avoiding the hustle and bustle of big get- Christmas dinner?” We said that wasn’t togethers. We went to an early movie then necessary; however, they kept at us and came home and started preparing our din- said, “You don’t want to eat Chinese take- ner. A short time later, both smoke alarms out on Christmas, and we have more than started blaring shrilly and my wife was enough food, so please promise us you will screaming. I ran downstairs to see thick, come to dinner at the fire station at 5:30.” dark smoke billowing out of our oven and We finally relented and told them we flames engulfing the entire oven interior. would be there. Fremont Fire Department arrived within We went to the fire station and were a few short minutes and rushed in to extin- met at the door by Sergio, who turned us guish the blaze and turn off gas and electric- over to Bruno to give us a quick tour of ity to the stove. The firemen then carried the the station and introduce us to their fami- stove outside to give it a proper hosing down lies and friends in attendance. We noticed and assess any potential additional damage to that they had already set a place at the Bruno (foreground), Greg (middle), and Sergio (background) of Fremont Fire Department our home. They proceeded to open doors table for us and had even written our and windows throughout the house and, names on the place tags. ing and even included us as “our new enough for all they did for us, which they with a huge fan, blew all the smoke out of While the men cooked and washed pots friends” before commanding us to dig in. modestly called “just doing our jobs.” our place, which also quieted the blaring and pans they would not let us help them Needless to say, everything was excel- Three cheers for the wonderful men of smoke alarms. and insisted that we eat hors d’oeuvres and lent, the company was congenial, and the Fremont Fire Station #10! As they were putting away their gear, socialize with other guests. When all the entire experience was one which we will the three firemen, Bruno, Greg and Sergio, food was ready and set on the table, Bruno never forget. We cannot compliment these Jim Ulam and Linda Hall said, “Your dinner is ruined and your stove had us all hold hands while he gave a bless- brave, compassionate, loving men nearly Fremont Unitek College welcomes

irected by Ava DuVer- NCP College of nay, the historical drama Dfilm “Selma” will have its nationwide release on Friday, January 9. “Selma” is based on Nursing the voting rights marches of 1965, led by Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights activists. SUBMITTED BY KIMBERLY HATHAWAY generation grows, there is a growing shortage of pri- Protesters held three marches and mary care physicians and nursing graduates, creat- attempted a 54-mile walk from HealthEd, Inc., parent company of Unitek Col- ing an incredible opportunity for job growth in the Selma to Alabama’s state capital lege, welcomes NCP College of Nursing, a division health care sector. of Montgomery, which led to the of Nursing Care Providers, Inc., into the HealthEd “Unitek College and NCP College of Nursing passage of the 1965 Voting family of companies. As a combined education reach individuals who may not have thought college Rights Act. “Selma” stars David group, the two nursing colleges will educate a large was for them, and may often be first-time college Oyelowo as Martin Luther King, percentage of health care pre-licensure students and students in their family,” says Christy Torklidson, Jr., Tom Wilkinson as U.S. Presi- health care graduates in the Bay Area. This acquisi- chief academic officer of Unitek College. dent Lyndon Johnson, and Tim tion is part of HealthEd Inc.’s long-term strategy to Both colleges are accredited by the Accrediting Roth as Alabama Governor Jim Patterson: Jim Patterson as a reporter address the world’s nursing shortage. Commission of Career Schools and Colleges for the movie “Selma” George C. Wallace. James G. Patterson: James G. Patterson “We wanted to partner with someone of vision (ACCSC). Unitek College was recently accredited As a life member of the Niles (1933-2003), Jim’s father and Alabama with high quality nursing programs,” said Janis by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Educa- Essanay Silent Film Museum, Jim National Guardsman Paulson, chief executive officer of Unitek College tion (CCNE) for its Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Patterson was honored to have a and HealthEd, Inc. “NCP College of Nursing has a Science in Nursing program. small part in this film, as a re- parts of the country and talked to stellar reputation and a large number of students “NCP has spent many years reaching out and porter. For Jim, it was more than Selma marchers and their rela- served. This relationship allows us to expand our ge- being a community-based institution in the East just a small role in a much-antici- tives. Eventually, his acquain- ographical area, serving a wider area in the Bay Area Bay and Northern Peninsula,” says Milo Jocson, pated film – it was a way to tances in the Alabama Film and venturing into the Peninsula, as we address the president and chief operating officer of NCP Col- honor his late father, James G. Commission informed him about growing nursing and healthcare shortage.” lege of Nursing. “We continue to foster those rela- Patterson. His father was part of an opportunity to take part in the The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 19 per- tionships with the community and the clinical sites the Alabama National Guard, film. “There were a lot of people cent growth in employment for registered nurses we are associated with. We look to this combined federalized by President Johnson in the film who had a family con- from 2012-2022 compared to an 11 percent average organization to continue to expand that type of out- to protect demonstrators during nection – historical connection – growth rate for all occupations. As the Affordable reach to the communities we serve because that’s the successful final march which with the event of Selma…and it Care Act gains traction and the aging Baby Boomer where our new graduates will come from.” began on March 21, 1965. Ac- was a therapy for them like it was cording to Jim, his father de- for me,” he adds. scribed the situation in Selma as “I wanted to honor my fa- more dangerous than his experi- ther, and I think I did so,” Jim ence in Korea. said. For more information About three years ago, Jim about Jim Patterson and his started attending civil rights com- written works, visit www.hu- memorative events in different manrightsissues.com.

SUBMITTED BY DIANE LEYS the ability of a mark to express an emotion. She works with a theme and explores the possibilities “Collective Musings,” an exhibit featuring the using her varied media of printmaking, etching, and work of Marks Collective, a group of five abstract painting. Printmaker and painter Kyoko Fischer artists linked through their association with San Jose specializes in combining multiple techniques to cre- State University, will open at Olive Hyde Art ate her monoprints. For her paintings she uses oil Gallery with a reception on Friday, January 9 and and encaustic, a technique using wax. run through January 31. Olive Hyde is pleased to invite our community Based in the South Bay and Santa Cruz Areas the to enjoy this exhibit of contemporary works pre- Marks Collective artists’ inspiration is based on vari- sented by the Marks Collective. ous aspects of contemporary life. The artists themselves reflect the enormous diversity of the San Collective Musings Francisco Bay Area. Each of the artists has earned Friday, Jan 9 – Saturday, Jan 31 either a BFA or MFA from San Jose State Univer- Thursday – Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. sity. Painting, drawing, and printmaking are the primary media to be exhibited at Olive Hyde. Opening reception: Robbie Sugg works primarily in drawing, paint- Friday, Jan 9 ing, and printmaking. The work Gloria Huet will 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. be exhibiting was inspired by her frequent hikes up Mission Peak. Planning to showcase works of oil, Olive Hyde Art Gallery Matthew Weston Taylor’s paintings are inspired by 123 Washington Blvd, Fremont thoughts about duty, self-awareness, and picnics. (510) 791-4357 To Colleen Akakaki, “It’s all about the mark” and www.fremont.gov/ Page 24 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 6, 2015

James Logan vs. Monte Vista Men’s Soccer JL Goalie: Andres Marquez, 80 Min, 0 GA, SUBMITTED BY JAMES WILLIAMS 5 saves MV Goalie: Guiliano De Martini 40 Min, 1 James Logan 1, Monte Vista 0 GA, 3 Saves January 3, 2015 Zac Crook, 40 Min, 0 GA, 5 Saves

1st Half Scoring: JL Record: 6 - 1 - 3 (1 - 1) JL: Jared Rivera (Justyn Raygoza) 35:00

Pioneer Report

Men’s Basketball fornia Collegiate Athletic Associ- this night. ation (CCAA) game of 2015. Frakes posted perhaps his best SUBMITTED BY Three Pioneers scored in dou- game of the 2014-15 season, STEVE CONNOLLY ble figures, led by senior Nick reaching season highs with 22 Grieves, who knocked down 5- minutes and eight points. He also of-7 from long range to finish grabbed five rebounds and had a Titans Topple Pioneers in with 15 points. perfect shooting performance, Non-Conference Finale It was a tight game for most of going 3-for-3 from the floor and the first half, as the squads traded 2-for-2 at the line. The Cal State East Bay men’s leads several times. With the In the backcourt, Cody Kale basketball team was defeated by score 17-17, SF State went on a dished out three assists, Marcus Cal State Fullerton on the road quick run to grab a six-point Norman knocked down a three- on December 30, 2014 by a final lead, but sophomore Kyle Frakes pointer off the bench, and score of 77-45. The Pioneers fall answered with a traditional three- Springfield notched two points, New Address to 3-7 on the season, which in- point play to pull back within two boards, and two assists. cludes a pair of losses to NCAA three. Pioneers fall to Division I schools. The Gators started to heat up Sonoma State “Tonight was a great opportu- late in the first behind big man The Cal State East Bay men’s nity for us to play against a tough Udun Osakue, who finished with basketball team’s shooting woes and athletic team,” said head coach a game-high 19 points. They ex- continued January 3rd in a 71-51 loss on the road to Sonoma State. The Pioneers (3-9, 1-5 CCAA) drop their fourth in a row, while the Seawolves (8-2, 5-1 CCAA) remain atop the California Collegiate Athletic Association standings. Junior Jack Pasquini led East Bay with 16 points and eight rebounds in the loss. It was his highest scoring output of the season in league play and his sixth straight game with at least eight boards. The Pioneers shot 32.2 percent from the floor as a team. They were 9-for-34 from beyond the arc (26.5 percent) and just 4-for-9 from the free throw line. The Seawolves entered the game as the top shooting team in the conference and posted Nick Grieves had a season high with five three-pointers in loss to SF State a 52.9 percent mark from the field in this contest. Gus Argenal. “Coach Taylor has a The first 10 minutes or so was squad that knows its identity and tended their lead to eight before extremely tight before the home plays to its strengths. We played Grieves buried a three in the final team began to grab control. East hard for 40 minutes, but we could- minute to send the Pioneers to Bay got three-pointers from n’t contain their transition or abil- halftime with a five-point deficit. Pasquini, Jacari Whitfield, and ity to rebound. We were able to get The Aptos native scored 12 of Cody Kale in the first five min- some great shots on offense, but East Bay’s 26 points in the open- utes to grab the lead. Marcus ultimately didn’t execute at a high ing frame. Norman made a basket with 12 enough level.” SF State prevented any second minutes left in the first half to The game was tight for the half drama as they held the ad- make it 15-13 Pioneers, but un- first 13 minutes of play before vantage for the last 27 minutes of fortunately that was the last lead Fullerton began to pull away. game time. The Gators shot 54 CSUEB would hold. Sonoma re- Jacari Whitfield knocked down a pair of three-pointers early in the first half to keep the Pioneers close. The Titans grabbed a 20-13 lead, but then back-to-back triples by Patrick Marr and Nick Grieves brought East Bay within one at 20-19. The Pioneers ended up shooting 28.8 percent from the floor, and they were 7-for-24 from long distance. The team was perfect from the free throw line, but they attempted just four foul shots, easily a season low. Marr led CSUEB with 11 points in 16 minutes off the bench. The freshman was 5- for-13 from the field and grabbed two rebounds as well. Patrick Marr scored a team-high 11 points in loss at Cal State Fullerton Senior Cody Kale scored eight points, pulled in four rebounds, percent from the field in the sec- sponded by going on a 23-3 run and dished out a team-high five as- ond half and went 14-for-18 to end the half. sists. Jack Pasquini also notched from the free throw line to extend Freshman Patrick Marr got eight points, and the junior led all their lead to double figures and his first career start on this players with nine boards in the loss. hold off any Pioneer comebacks. night. He played well in the Whitfield and Grieves each Junior Jack Pasquini, who en- second half, finishing with 11 made two shots from beyond the tered the game as the CCAA’s points on 4-for-9 shooting and arc, finishing with six points and leading rebounder, finished with two blocks. Whitfield scored three rebounds apiece. Sopho- 14 points, three assists, and a eight points and led the team more Paramvir Singh and junior game-high nine rebounds, in- with six assists, which gives him Marcus Norman both saw season cluding four boards on the offen- 275 for his career, surpassing highs in minutes played, with sive end. Mike Wood (2002-06) in the Singh scoring four points and Grieves reached double figures program’s all-time record books. Norman tallying two points, in scoring for the fifth time this sea- Kale went 3-for-5 from the three boards, and two assists. son, which matches Juawnn Spring- floor and 2-for-2 from long Pioneers fall short despite field for the most on the team. range, tallying nine points Grieves’ hot hand Senior Jacari Whitfield scored along with five rebounds. The Cal State East Bay men’s 11 points and led the Pioneers Juawnn Springfield scored five basketball team came up short in with five assists and 38 minutes points off the bench, and Dar- its bid for a road victory on Janu- played. The program’s all-time rick McIntosh and Kyle Frakes ary 2nd, falling 70-57 to San leading three-point shooter went grabbed five and three re- Francisco State in the first Cali- 3-for-10 from long distance on bounds, respectively. January 6, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 25 Lady Cougars finish second in Holiday Classic

Women’s Basketball

SUBMITTED BY COACH DARRYL REINA PHOTOS PROVIDED BY AL BRUCKNER

The Cougars defeated Yerba Buena 68-26 in the opening

Junior guard Mari Matos and 6, hosting Moreau Catholic at freshman guard Haylee Nelson the Event Center, on the cam- were named to the Varsity All- pus of Newark Memorial High Tournament team. Freshman School, 39375 Cedar Boule- round, beat Menlo-Atherton 55- Auriyana Tubera was selected to vard, Newark. The JV game be- 52 in the semifinals, and then fell the All-Tournament team in the gins at 6:00 pm, with the to Castro Valley 61-32 in the Junior Varsity Division. tip-off for the Varsity game Championship Game of the The Cougars open MVAL scheduled for 7:30 pm. Tournament. play on Tuesday night, January

Pioneers run win streak to five Pioneers swimmers Women’s Basketball “Stephanie is a key player and when she’s not in the game things sort of get off (rhythm). When hang tough SUBMITTED BY SCOTT CHISHOLM she’s not on the floor we need to step up,” added Estremera on the value of Lopez’s contributions. Cal State East Bay dominated near the basket S.F. State’s Michelle Sutton led her team with in a January 2, 2015 69-51 conference road win 15 points, three steals, and five rebounds. Savan- over San Francisco State. The Pioneers extended nah Camp and Jayzyl Tauala came off the bench their season winning streak to five and overall to finish with 12 and 10 points respectively. streak over the Gators to seven with the victory. Cal State East Bay (9-2, 4-1 CCAA) moves “Remy Puou and Tori Breshers did a good job into a 3-way tie for second place in the league for us in the paint. We hit the glass hard as a team standings with Cal State Dominguez Hills and tonight and that was one of our goals,” praised Cal Poly Pomona. East Bay Head Coach Suzy Barcomb. Missed free throws prove costly The Pioneers outrebounded the Gators 48-25 Cal State East Bay finished on the wrong end overall and outscored the host side 44-20 in the of a 68-66 decision to Sonoma State inside The paint. Breshers and Puou combined for 31 points Wolves’ Den on January 3rd. Free throw woes and 19 rebounds to lead the charge. proved costly as the Pioneers made just 12-of-22 Cal State East Bay controlled the game when it second half free throws in a tightly contested con- did not commit one of its 12 turnovers in the ference battle. “We didn’t take care of the little opening half. The miscues allowed San Francisco things all night long. Unfortunately our missed State (0-9, 0-5 CCAA) to stay within striking dis- free throws cost us the game tonight,” said East tance at halftime trailing 33-24. Bay Head Coach Suzy Barcomb. “We had plenty In addition East Bay starting point guard of opportunities to earn the win, but lack of focus Shannon Bland was forced to exit the game just hurt us in a big way tonight.” before halftime with a facial injury. The Pioneers East Bay’s Tori Breshers carried the load with 10 would turn to their reserves to take over Bland’s of her team-high 24 points while season leading role in the second half. scorer Stephanie Lopez was held to just a single point. The second half was a different story as the “When Shannon went out, I knew I needed to Alyssa Tenney is the lone senior on this year’s Pioneer Women’s Swimming squad step up. I focused on playing defense and control- Pioneers rallied quickly out of halftime. Lopez

Women’s Swimming

SUBMITTED BY SCOTT CHISHOLM

Cal State East Bay swimming put undefeated NCAA Division I Nevada to the test on January 3rd The Pioneers were unable to become the first team to defeat the Wolfpack this season falling 128-74. “I was pleased with a lot of the racing and placing. It’s a challenging place to swim with the long bus ride and the altitude. The team handled it really well and we’re looking forward to building on this as we head into Fresno next week,” East Bay Head Coach Ben Loorz commented. Mariam Lowe won the 1,000-yard freestyle (10:55.01) and Hannah Cutts (11:02.75) completed a 1-2 Pioneer finish. Alyssa Tenney provided quality swims throughout the meet starting with the 100-yard backstroke leadoff leg of the 400-yard medley relay. She completed the four lengths in 59.17 to keep the Pioneers within striking range of the Nevada relays. Tenney was the top EB finisher in the 100-yard freestyle (54.72) finishing only eight hundredths of a second behind UNR’s Michelle Forman for second. She went on to record the second fastest 50-yard split in the 200-yard free relay finishing her leg in 24.27 seconds. “Alyssa is swimming very, very well. Court- ney Schwiesow had a nice swim in the 400-yard individual med- Tori Breshers finished with a game-high 16 points and 10 rebounds in Pioneer win at SF State ley, as did Rachel Shimizu in the 500-yard freestyle,” added Loorz. Tori Breshers (near) finished the weekend avearging 20 points, 6.5 rebounds, and four steals per game Shimizu finished third in the 500-yard free and Schwiesow was the top East Bay finisher in the 400 IM. ling the tempo of the game,” said senior guard Sharissa Estremera. “(S.F. State) is an up-tempo would go on to score 17 second half points and her team and we want to settle things down.” 3-pointer at the 16:33 mark gave East Bay a 35-33 Estremera finished with career-highs of 11 points lead. From that point on it became a back-and-forth and seven boards in the win. On the team’s opening battle until Sonoma State extended its lead to 11 James Logan ties Berkeley second half possession she knocked down a 3- points with less than three minutes left in regulation. pointer that gave the Pioneers a double-digit lead East Bay fought to the end as Alyssa Palma they would extend to as many as 25 points. knocked down a 3-pointer with 14 seconds left Men’s Soccer JL: Martin Sierra (Javier Tijero) “All things considered we showed our rust, but cutting the deficit to 66-63. Breshers stole the en- 28:00 played well at times. Sharissa did a great job step- suing Seawolves inbounds pass and made 1-of-2 SUBMITTED B BER: Eli Townsend (Kai Glick) ping in for Shannon. It’s vital we can ask bench free throws after being fouled to cut the gap to JAMES WILLIAMS 15:00 players to step into starting roles when needed,” two points. Acosta finished with a team-high 16 Barcomb complimented of her senior guard. points for the Seawolves. Sourek finished with 13 James Logan vs Berkeley 2nd Half Scoring: None Stephanie Lopez became a facilitator and filled points and a team-high seven rebounds. Bur- December 30, 2014 the stat sheet with 13 points, seven rebounds, six roughs contributed 13 points and a team-high JL Goalie: Andres Marquez, 80 assists, and four steals. She has scored at least 12 three assists in the win. James Logan 1, Berkeley 1 Min, 1 GA, 3 Saves points in all 11 games this season and leads all That was as close as East Bay would come in Played at Logan BER Goalie: Riley Juni-Westover, California Collegiate Athletic Association players the final minutes as Somona State extended its 80 Min, 1 GA, 5 Saves with 13 steals in five league contests. winning streak to five. It also snapped a 3-game 1st Half Scoring: losing streak to the Pioneers with the victory. JL Shots: 10; BER Shots: 5 Page 26 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 6, 2015 Government Briefs City Council summaries do not include all business transacted at the noted meetings. These outlines represent selected topics and actions. For a full description of agendas, decisions and discussion, please consult the website of the city of interest: Fremont (www.fremont.gov), Hayward (www.hayward-ca.gov), Milpitas (www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov), Newark (www.ci.newark.ca.us), Union City (www.ci.union-city.ca.us).

City Council/Public Agency Household Hazardous MEETINGS Readers are advised to check Waste Program New Haven School websites for special meetings, cancellations, minutes, agendas expands days/hours and webcasts District update SUBMITTED BY JEFF BECERRA

CITY COUNCILS The New Year brings easier drop off of household hazardous waste SUBMITTED BY NEW HAVEN (HHW) for residents of Alameda County. HHW drop-off centers – Fremont City Council UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 1st/2nd/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. including Fremont and Hayward – have added hours; made hours City Hall, Bldg A more regular; added acceptance of electronic waste; and will host mo- At their last meeting, recently re-elected Board members 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont bile one-day drop off events later in the year. The changes are designed Linda Canlas and Sarabjit Cheema took the oath of office and (510) 284-4000 to make disposal of HHW more convenient and increase capture of www.fremont.gov were sworn in to begin their new four-year terms. Michael these toxic materials for proper disposal. Ritchie, a member of the Governing Board since January of Hayward City Council The facilities are open to residents of Alameda County. No ap- 2012, was elected by his colleagues to serve as Board President 1st/3rd/4th Tuesday @ 7 p.m. pointments are needed for residents. Multi-family property owners through December 2015. Linda Canlas was elected clerk. City Hall, second floor must make an appointment and follow specific guidelines available at 777 B Street, Hayward The Board also approved the first interim budget report for www.stopwaste.org/hhw. (510) 583-4000 2014-15 as well as multi-year projections for 2015-16 and 2016- www.ci.hayward.ca.us Facility locations and hours: 17. The Board positively certified that the District would be able Fremont facility (41149 Boyce Rd.): Wednesday to Friday from 9 Milpitas City Council to meet its financial and state required reserves obligations in the a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. current fiscal year and in the next two out years. 455 East Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas Hayward facility (2091 W Winton Ave.): Friday to Saturday from 9 (408) 586-3001 a.m. to 4 p.m. Co-Superintendent and Chief Business Officer, Akur Varadarajan www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov Improvements to the program include keeping the Hayward facility provided a brief to the Board about budget considerations: Newark City Council open every Friday and Saturday instead of alternating weeks. New ma- Enrollment has been declining. 2nd/4th Thursday @ 7:30 p.m. terials that will be accepted include electronic wastes such as comput- District is currently in labor negotiations and the impact of these City Hall, 6th Floor ers, radios and televisions. Additionally, multi-family property owners negotiations has not been reflected in the report. 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark can now bring hazardous waste from property maintenance work or (510) 578-4266 www.ci.newark.ca.us from their tenants to the drop-off centers free of charge. Drop-off for The impact of the Affordable Care Act is under review by staff. single-family residents is free. Increase in Employer STRS contribution rates over the next six San Leandro City Council “The drop-off facilities are free and simple to use,” said Bill Pollock, years. 1st/3rd Monday @ 7 p.m. HHW Program Manager for Alameda County. “Residents don’t need 835 East 14th St., San Leandro Loss of Proposition 30 Education Fund (sales and personal in- an appointment and they don’t even need to get out of their car. They (510) 577-3366 come temporary taxes) sunsets in June 2016 and June 2018 re- www.sanleandro.org can come in their pajamas if they want.” spectively. The countywide household hazardous waste program provides safe, Union City City Council The First Interim report will be posted on the district’s web- 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 7 p.m. legal, environmentally sound collection and disposal services for resi- City Hall dential household hazardous waste such as paint, varnish, cleaners, site. 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City herbicides and pesticides. Improper disposal of these wastes is illegal, The Board agreed on the following meeting dates for the re- (510) 471-3232 often dangerous, and can detract from residential property values. www.ci.union-city.ca.us mainder of the 2014-15 school year: January 20, February 3 and For more information about new hours and services, as well as tips 17, March 10, April 14, May 5 and 19, and June 2 and 16. WATER/SEWER for purchasing less toxic alternatives, visit www.stopwaste.org/hhw.

Alameda County Water District 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 p.m. 43885 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont (510) 668-4200 www.acwd.org SCAM ALERT! East Bay Municipal Utility District 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 1:15 p.m. SUBMITTED BY The second likely scenario is that while the • If unsure, don’t agree to anything! If you 375 11th St., Oakland “technician” is distracting the homeowner are in doubt over whether or not to do some- TIM JONES, NEWARK PD (866) 403-2683 with the furnace-air conditioner issues, a sec- thing, ask a family member or a trusted friend www.ebmud.com ond “technician” will be roaming the house to weigh-In on your decision and have a sec- Santa Clara Valley Water District The Newark Police Department has been looking for valuables to steal. ond set of eyes take a peek! 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m. made aware of a possible scam targeted at senior To avoid unscrupulous scam artists here • Contract, contract, contract! Do not 5700 Almaden Expwy., San Jose citizens. A caller, in this case a woman at- are some tips to follow: agree to something verbally; only proceed (408) 265-2607, ext. 2277 tempted to set up an appointment for a furnace www.valleywater.org • Do not allow someone into your home after you both have signed a contract (In & air conditioning equipment inspection at or backyard that you do not know or trust. many cases it is advisable to have a qualified Union Sanitary District what was described as “half price” of $60. third-party or legal counsel review a contract 2nd/4th Monday @ 7:00 p.m. • “We’re in the neighborhood doing an- She told the potential victim they would before signing). 5072 Benson Rd., Union City other job!”- Find out where and check with be “in his area next week.” The caller then at- (510) 477-7503 that neighbor to see if they are actually offer- • Only pay a down payment on the project www.unionsanitary.com tempted to gain the trust of the would-be vic- ing quality work. and agreed upon amounts as the work pro- tim by small talk, asking specifics about the gresses. SCHOOL DISTRICTS age of the equipment, and pressuring the • Confirm that they have the appropriate Remember a strong Neighborhood Watch homeowner on the offer while trying to ob- license and bonding and that It is valid (don’t Castro Valley Unified School Board is a proven deterrent to crime. For more in- 2nd/4th Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. tain the address of the potential victim. take their word for it, take the license number and call the appropriate government licensing formation on how to help prevent crime or 4400 Alma Ave., Castro Valley As detailed in other community alerts these (510) 537-3000 board, located in the government section of start a Neighborhood Watch please contact: types of calls can potentially led to a crime. www.cv.k12.ca.us your telephone book or online). One scenario is when these people show Fremont Unified School Board • Ask for references, but keep in mind Tim Jones up for an inspection; they will invariably find 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. those providing the reference may be acquain- major problems, usually in perfectly good Community Engagement / 4210 Technology Dr., Fremont tances of the service person, so use caution in (510) 657-2350 equipment that needs to be repaired immedi- Newark Police Dept. www.fremont.k12.ca.us accepting the comments of references ately usually at a very high cost. That is as- (510) 578-4209 suming that these people actually do any • If they claim no permit is required con- Hayward Unified School Board [email protected] 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. repairs. The more likely scenario is that they firm this by calling the planning or building 24411 Amador Street, Hayward will repair or replace NOTHING. department yourself. (510) 784-2600 www.husd.k12.ca.us Carbon monoxide poisoning is • Install and maintain carbon Milpitas Unified School Board 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. Alternative Heating Safety another danger when using heat- monoxide detectors so that if car- 1331 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas ing equipment fueled by fossil bon monoxide begins to build up www.musd.org fuel. It occurs most often when in the home, the detector will (406) 635-2600 ext. 6013 ing a few safety tips: SUBMITTED BY equipment is not vented properly. provide ample opportunity for New Haven Unified School Board HAYWARD FD • Have chimneys professionally Between 1999 and 2004, more residents to get out of the home 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. inspected and cleaned each year than 450 Americans died from and call for assistance 34200 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City The high cost of home heating • Ensure wood stoves are properly unintentional carbon monoxide • If your CO detector is battery (510) 471-1100 fuels and utilities have caused www.nhusd.k12.ca.us installed poisoning. Carbon monoxide operated, change your battery many Americans to search for al- • Make sure space heaters are poisoning is most fatal to adults when you change your smoke de- Newark Unified School District ternative home heating sources kept at least 4 feet away from age 65 or older. The Hayward tector battery, during the time 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. such as wood burning stoves, flammables and have an emer- Fire department recommends fol- change in early March and in late 5715 Musick Ave., Newark space heaters, and fireplaces. (510) 818-4103 gency tip-over shutoff control lowing these safety practices: October. www.newarkunified.org Heating is one of the leading • Use a glass or metal screen in • Equipment should be cleaned For information on Disaster causes of residential fires. Over and checked annually by a profes- San Leandro Unified School Board front of the fireplace to prevent Preparedness go to www.Hay- one-quarter of these fires result sional 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. from improper maintenance of sparks from igniting drapes, fur- ward-ca.gov and click on the red 835 E. 14th St., San Leandro niture, and carpets; and • Never cook on or use a Bar- “Disaster Preparedness” button or (510) 667-3500 equipment, specifically the failure www.sanleandro.k12.ca.us to clean the equipment. Heating • Never use a range or oven to beque indoors to heat a room or email EmergencyServicesOf- fires can be prevented by follow- heat your home home [email protected] San Lorenzo Unified School Board 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m. 15510 Usher St., San Lorenzo Aethlon Medical announces approval of Ebola treatment protocol (510) 317-4600 www.slzusd.org January 2, 2015 (Investorideas.com newswire) Aethlon Medical, single-use removal of viruses and shed glycoproteins from the circula- Inc. (OTCBB:AEMD), the pioneer in developing targeted therapeutic tory system of infected individuals. The device targets antiviral drug Sunol Glen Unified School Board devices to address infectious diseases and cancer, today announced that resistance and serves as a first-line countermeasure against Ebola and 2nd Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m. 11601 Main Street, Sunol the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved other viruses that are not addressed with proven drug therapies. 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PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGN Ramya Raman probably spanning the terms of many comments” followed by 20 minutes of ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT councilpersons and staff members. rhetoric. Sharon Marshak COPY EDITOR Long term development is critical to Good preparation for discussion and Miriam G. Mazliach the growth of the Greater Tri-Cities, but votes by reading and understanding staff ASSIGNMENT EDITOR during these impressive and massive reports instead of continually asking for Julie Grabowski projects, many others, less grandiose but a recap of information already compiled equally vital, need attention. What by staff and formulating questions that CONTENT EDITOR about the East-West Connector from have already been answered. Maria Maniego Union City through Fremont? How can Concise comments without repetition TRAVEL & DINING WILLIAM MARSHAK Fremont extricate Highway 84 from of other councilmember remarks. When Sharon Marshak Centerville? Are merchants happy with in agreement, just say so, substantiate PHOTOGRAPHERS the Hayward Loop and access to it? your position and get on with the vote. Mike Heightchew What about environmental planning in Don Jedlovec New Year is a logical moment to Newark? How are our cities preparing Soon all councils will be back from make promises for the next for potential sea level rise impacts? Are holiday recess. It would be refreshing to OFFICE MANAGER twelve months. Although ac- A plans for a convention center in Milpi- hear and read a statement from each Karin Diamond knowledging accomplishments of previ- tas still alive? councilmember outlining specific priori- ous resolutions is in order, other ties and actions for 2015. Will we look Each councilmember of our area has a unattained goals may require scrutiny, back on 2015 with satisfaction? The BOOKKEEPING responsibility to help shape the vision of adjustments and renewed attention. In Lunar New Year of the Sheep/Goat is ap- Vandana Dua their city and surrounding communities. government, big goals and processes that proaching and with it, the influence of The Greater Tri-City area faces signifi- span decades are inescapable, but with- creativity. Michelangelo, Mark Twain, cant challenges due to its geography, DELIVERY MANAGER out intermediary tangible results along Thomas Alva Edison were all born in the growth and opportunities. Hopefully, Carlis Roberts the way, functionaries and elected offi- Year of the Sheep; all significant contrib- our elected representatives have a broad cials many find themselves mired in a utors to society. Prophesy favors good vision to match its potential. If each process that becomes an end in of itself. opportunities, harmonious relationships REPORTERS councilmember developed a personal and constant progress. Will our leader- Notable long range planning successes plan of action for the coming year that Frank Addiego ship feel the power of the sheep in their that appear to be on the right track in- supported that vision and communicated Linda-Robin Craig New Year resolutions? clude the South Bay BART extension, this to their constituents, a measurable Robbie Finley about to come to fruition after years and definitive approach to governance Jessica Noël Chapin (decades) of work. Each step has been would result. Describe near term goals Sara Giusti planned in advance and the tangible re- and advocacy of each councilmember. Janet Grant sult is now apparent. Other major proj- Philip Holmes ects including Hayward’s 21st Century Councilmember resolutions can also M.J. Laird Library, the Milpitas BART hub, include actions and behavior at council Gustavo Lomas Newark’s NewPark Mall, Union City’s meetings: David R. Newman transit hub and Fremont’s downtown Jesse Peters Refrain from prefacing remarks with William Marshak and Warm Springs development are huge the tired phrase: “I just have a few quick Hillary Schmeel developments that will emerge over time, PUBLISHER Mauricio Segura

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AP WIRE SERVICE WEB MASTER AP WIRE SERVICE The dog's owner, Melissa RAMAN CONSULTING Acosta, says she thought her COLFAX, Wash. (AP), A man accused of shooting a woman and man Venkat Raman 2-pound Japanese Chin, So- BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP), with a blow dart in two separate attacks in Washington state has made his LEGAL COUNSEL When emergency dispatchers phie, was trying to curl up first court appearance on assault charges. Stephen F. Von Till, Esq. in Nebraska's Sarpy County next to her on the couch, KREM-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1ejbCCi) 18-year-old Joseph Gillies picked up a recent call, all when she realized Sophie was of Tacoma appeared in court Thursday in Whitman County. He was re- they heard were the sounds of scratching at Acosta's smart- leased from jail until his next court appearance at the end of the month. breathing and scratching. phone with her paw. Gillies is accused of shooting a woman with a blow dart Jan. 12 on the Dispatchers were worried – Then Acosta heard a voice Washington State University campus. He's also accused of hitting a man until they learned the noises from the phone asking for an with a dart two days later while walking in Pullman. were coming from a dog who “address of the emergency.” Police say they suspect Gillies of several similar blow dart assaults in El- ADJUDICATION: dialed 911. Acosta says the whole lensburg. What’s Happening’s Tri-City Voice Sarpy County 911 Assis- thing is “a little embarrass- Gillies told KREM he's sorry for the dart attacks but offered no expla- is a “newspaper of general circula- tant Director Marilyn Gable ing.” Sophie, of course, had nation other than saying, ``I'm a moron.'' tion” as set forth in sections 6000, tells Omaha television station no comment. Tips and surveillance video led to Gillies' arrest Wednesday in Ellensburg. et. seq., of the Government Code, KETV ––– No serious injuries were reported. for the County of Alameda, and (http://bit.ly/1m6BSWd) that Information from: KETV- ___ the State of California. it's the first time a dog has TV, http://www.ketv.com Information from: KREM-TV, http://www.krem.com/ called the emergency center.

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Bob was the heart of The Arc for Kathleen Ann Morris-Joplin decades, according to The Arc of RESIDENT OF FREMONT February 18, 1946 – January 3, 2015 Alameda County President and CEO Ron Luter. David Anthony Pruneda “Not only was he the heart of this or- RESIDENT OF TRACY December 25, 1975 – January 1, 2015 ganization,” said Luter, “Bob was also a leader in the nationwide movement to Maria “Mary” A. Machado protect the civil rights of individuals RESIDENT OF FREMONT May 27, 1927 – December 31, 2014 with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).” Inspired by a son with a developmental disability, in the late 1970s Mr. Per- rotti, joined The Arc’s “Dawn” Chapter; Fremont Chapel of the Roses a group of parents who had children in The Arc’s program in the Fremont area. (510) 797-1900 FD1007 sition some 10 years later, he took a vol- 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont At about the same time, he joined the unteer seat on its board of directors. www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com Board of The Arc of California – the ad- Perrotti resigned from The Arc Board vocacy arm of The Arc movement – to in 1995 to serve on the Board of the Re- protect the Lanterman Act. That historic gional Center of the East Bay where he piece of legislation, signed into law in was elected president in 1998 and served 1969 by Governor Reagan, guarantees until 2001. Obituary services for people with I/DD and was Bob was called back to The Arc of under fire at the time from legislative Alameda County to provide the benefit budget cutters. As President of The Arc of of his financial expertise when Califor- Nunzio "Bob" Perrotti California from 1981 – 1983, Perrotti led nia’s system of reimbursing organizations the fight against budget reductions until such as ours became more and more March 25, 1927 to December 29, 2014 eventually the only answer was to file legal complex. He was a member of The Arc action against the state (Arc v. The Cali- Board of Directors until he passed away. fornia Department of Developmental Perrotti was a bowler and, combining Services). He was the immediate past his love for that sport with his love for president in 1985 when the State the people we serve, he organized a Supreme Court issued its precedent-set- weekly bowling league every Tuesday for ting ruling in favor of The Arc. at least 15 years. He also founded an an- According to Luter, “The Supreme nual “Bowl-a-thon” for The Arc clients Court ruling was a landmark case that and other people with developmental protected the civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the East Bay. intellectual and developmental disabili- “Bob was a mentor and confidant,” ties here in California long before the said Luter, “After over 50 years of involve- Americans with Disabilities Act was en- ment he had a vast storehouse of knowl- acted nationally.” edge about the business of helping people After retiring from a financial man- with intellectual and developmental dis- agement position at Xerox Corporation abilities. He was a friend and an invaluable in 1983, Mr. Perrotti became Executive resource. We all will miss him.” Director of The Arc of Alameda County. Richard Fitzmaurice After stepping down from that paid po- The Arc of Alameda County

Loving husband to Angelina and father to Patrick, Elaine, Richard and Gary. "Bob" served his country in the Army during WWII. He had a successful career with Singer and retired from Xerox as the VP of Finance. He gave a lifetime of service to The ARC/Alameda County and statewide. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made in the honor of "Bob" Perrotti to The ARC, Alameda County at 34135 Seventh St., Union City, CA. 94587 or www.arcalameda.org.

FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at the Alameda County Library Tell A Friend Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480 Bob (grey hair on the right) with Tony Anderson who is the Executive Director of The Arc of California. Page 30 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 6, 2015

SUBMITTED BY SHIRLEY SISK

On Sunday, January 11 The League of Volunteers (LOV) and the Newark Arts Council present the fiery, electrifying violinist/composer Tom Rigney and his band Flambeau in concert with an afternoon of Cajun, zydeco and blues. Rigney has in recent years become one of the premier blues and roots music violinists in the world.

His band – with Danny Caron on electric guitar, Caro- line Dahl on piano, Brent Rampone on drums and Steve Parks on electric base – will give you a high energy show featuring spectacular soloing, Cajun and zydeco two-steps, hard-driving blues and funky New Orleans grooves, all delivered with warmth, humor, and passionate intensity. Rigney is a true American Original and his great band is one of the hottest on the American Roots Music Scene. This is a band you have to hear!

LOV’s concerts are held at the Thornton Junior High Multi-Purpose Auditorium in Fremont. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the concert will begin at 2 p.m. The concert is free but donations are suggested. Complimentary refreshments are served during intermission. For information, call (510) 793-5683.

Tom Rigney and Flambeau Sunday, Jan 11 2 p.m. Thornton Junior High Multi-Purpose Auditorium 4356 Thornton Ave, Fremont (510) 793-5683 www.lov.org Free; suggested donation January 6, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 31

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Fremont were found inside the vehicle. witness described the suspicious Officer Catassi and Field Training males as being Hispanic and wear- Police Log Officer (FTO) Torrico investi- ing hooded sweatshirts. The inves- gated the case. tigation revealed that entry was Sunday, December 28 made into the residence, but there SUBMITTED BY GENEVA Officers responded to Ulta at was no loss. Detectives are follow- BOSQUES, FREMONT PD Fremont Hub to investigate a coming up on possible video surveil- mercial burglary. Unknown sus- lance evidence. Friday, December 26 pect(s) smashed a window in the A 1998 Green Honda Accord, Officers responded to the front of the store to gain entry. CA license #6MMY878,was 38300 block of Canyon Heights Losses were multiple bottles of per- stolen from the area of San Pedro Drive to investigate an auto bur- fume and other cosmetics. and Thornton Ave. glary. A garage door opener was Monday, December 29, 2014 Wednesday, December 31 stolen from a vehicle. Sometime during the day un- Officer Sasser responded to a Daly City Police Department known suspect(s) entered a resi- ski rental business on the 43900 (DCPD) followed a stolen vehicle dence on the 39900 block of block of Hugo Tr. The victim into our city. As they were mak- Stevenson Common unlawfully. stated that the suspect became ing an enforcement stop on The suspects entered from a patio upset with him, so he refused to Cushing Parkway off of I-880, door by prying it open. Loss was provide service to the suspect and Officer O’Neal was driving by jewelry. the suspect threw a cup of coffee when he saw the vehicle stop. He A red 1989 Jeep Wrangler at the victim. Officer Sasser assisted a solo DCPD officer who with California license# placed a 46 year old adult male was trying to detain a fleeing oc- 6FWS739 was taken from the under citizen’s arrest for battery. cupant. The other DCPD officers 4100 block of Albrae Street Officer Ramsey was dis- were chasing the second person. around 3:00 p.m. patched to a theft at Kohls where The incident was documented by Sometime between Friday, two uncooperative suspects were Officer O’Neal. December 26, 2014 and Monday, detained. Officer Ramsey investi- Saturday, December 27 December 29, 2014 a black 2002 gated and took custody of a 61 A male victim had just used an Yamaha R-1 motorcycle with Ne- year old adult male and a 66 year ATM on the 39200 block of vada license# 167209 was stolen old adult male for theft. Paseo Padre Parkway and was from the gated parking garage at A 2001 black Harley David- walking toward his vehicle when Archstone Apartments, located son with CA two unknown suspects ap- on the 37300 block of Civic license#15X4793,was taken with- proached him. One of the sus- Center Drive. out permission from G St. Inves- pects displayed a large knife in his At approximately 8:40 p.m. tigated by Officer Lobue. waistband and demanded his officers were dispatched to take A Hydroponics Equipment money. The suspects fled to a a stolen vehicle report on the Sales Business located on Albrae St waiting vehicle. The victim was 37500 block of Glenmoor was burglarized just after midnight. able to get the license plate num- Drive. The victim stated that The method was a window smash ber, and the suspect vehicle was her 2013 Dodge Dart (CA li- and the loss was over $5,000 in broadcasted to all patrol units. A cense #6WNL912) had been lighting equipment. The business short time later, Officer Dooley taken sometime during the has video surveillance and officers located the vehicle driving south- early morning of Saturday, De- will follow up with the owner to try bound on Blacow Road in the cember 27, 2014. and retrieve it. Case investigated by area of Stevenson Boulevard. A Tuesday, December 30 Officer Collins. high-risk stop was initiated and A caller reported that two unfa- A 2001 Gray Chevy pickup all the suspects were detained. miliar males had just left her neigh- truck with CA license #6L58181, The loss was recovered. The knife bor’s yard on Monument Ct and was stolen from the 4400 block and a mask used by the suspects the house alarm was sounding. The of Dali St.

DID YOU KNOW? Some Bank, Loan Institutions Require Flood Insurance In Police seek citizen assistance Order To Finance Your Home Based on the suspect’s de- THINK MELLO INSURANCE mands, the teller cooperated and 510-790-1118 #OB84518 provided the suspect with the re- quested funds. After obtaining www.insurancemsm.com the demanded funds from the teller, the suspect fled the Wells Fargo Bank on foot, and got into a parked vehicle. The vehicle is described to be a dark colored, four door sedan, with tinted rear windows, and was parked nearby in the Walmart parking lot. The suspect is further described as being a light skinned, black male adult, in his 20’s. He is further described as having a medium build, and was last seen wearing a yellow Pittsburgh Pirates baseball hat, a gray or light blue colored hooded sweatshirt, light colored pants, and white colored tennis shoes. The suspect was also described to have a tattoo of a “star” to the rear of his right ear. The Wells Fargo Bank is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of this subject. The public is encouraged to contact the Union City Police SUBMITTED BY Union Landing Shopping Center Department by telephone at 510- DET. C. VALDEHUEZA, (30915 Courthouse Dr, Union 675-5207, or by email at City), and produced a demand [email protected] for any infor- UNION CITY PD note to one of the tellers. The mation leading to the identity of suspect also lifted up his shirt and this subject. On December 22, 2014, at displayed what appeared to be a Refer to Union City Police approximately 10:02 a.m., an un- firearm, which was partially con- Department case #141222005. known male walked into the cealed in his waistband. Wells Fargo Bank located at the

Hayward occurring in a residence. Upon occurred on the 27000 block of contacting the male subject, no Ponderosa Circle. An informant Police Log children were found in the home heard 4 to 5 shots in the area and but the subject was determined to called police. Officers checked be on a felon on searchable pro- the area and found a house that SUBMITTED BY bation. Officers searched the sub- was hit once and also a car that SGT. ERIC MELENDEZ, ject’s room and found a loaded was parked in front of it. Shell HAYWARD PD firearm and narcotics and other casings were found in the vicinity. evidence indicating the male pos- Nobody was injured. Thursday, December 25 sessed it with the intent to sell it. At 7:32 a.m., a deceased per- At 9:00 a.m., officers re- The subject was arrested. son was discovered. Officers were sponded to the 2300 block of Friday, December 26 sent to the 27000 block of Dun- Cabrillo Court for a report of a At 2:19 a.m., a shooting into possible sex crime against a child an inhabited dwelling and vehicle continued on page 35 Page 32 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 6, 2015

10 lines/$10/ 10 Weeks $50/Year Rotaract Club of AMERICAN LEGION The League of Women 510-494-1999 [email protected] Greater Fremont POST 837 Voters invites you to Shout out to your Payment is for one posting visit our website at Community service & business Meets third Tuesday each community only. Any change will be con- month - 6:30-8:30pm www.lwvfnuc.org club for young professionals and sidered a new posting and students ranging from ages 18 Social, Program, You'll find valuable information Our readers can post informa- incur a new fee. to 30. Meetings on 1st & 3rd General Meeting about your community and tion including: Wednesdays. Color Me Mine on Historic Niles Veterans Hall voter issues. Keep up to date & Activities The “NO” List: 2nd & E. Street, Fremont learn about our Tri-City area Fremont Blvd, 7 pm Announcements • No commercial an- Find more of our events on www.POST837.org monthly programs. 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Payment physical address is verified Come Join Us must be received in advance. by TCV Tri Cities Women’s Club Interested in Fremont Cribbage Club Meets on the third Tuesday Portuguese Culture teaches cribbage to new players & Hayward Arts Council Elk’s Club on Farwell Dr. and Traditions? tournament cribbage to all 22394 Foothill Blvd., Hayward 9:30 – Cards, 12:00 – Lunch PFSA (Portuguese Fraternal players of any skill level every Tues. 510-538-2787 1:00 – Program and Meeting Society of America) 6:15pm at Round Table Pizza www.haywardarts.org We also have bridge, walking, Promotes youth scholarships, 37480 Fremont Blvd., Centerville Open Thurs., Fri., Sat., 10am-4pm Gourmet dining groups, community charities, and Email:[email protected] Promotes all the arts & encourages And a book club. cultural events. All are welcome. American Cribbage Congress local artists in all art mediums. For info. Call 510-656-7048 Contact 510-483-7676 www.cribbage.org Foothill Gallery, John O’Lague Gal- www.mypfsa.org leria, Hayward Area Senior Center Exibit Hall. All FREE- open to public. RPEA Chapter 53 Tri-City Ecology Center Help Keep Music Retired Public Employees Fremont Area Writers Your local environmental leader! in Our Schools Want to write? 2nd Tuesday of ODD Months Eco-Grants available to Become a Music for Meet other writers? Sept 9th Residents & Organizations of the Minors II Docent Join us from 2-4 p.m. Dennys Restaurant Tri-City area working on www.musicforminors2.org every fourth Saturday 30163 Industrial Pkwy SW Environmental projects. 510-733-1189 (phone) except July and December. Hayward www.tricityecology.org 510-673-5495 (cell) Rm. 120 at DeVry University, All Current or Office open Thursdays, 11am-2pm 6600 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont retired employees welcome 3375 Country Dr., Fremont Call Shirley at (510) 791-8639 Call Eve 510-489-6755 510-793-6222 www.cwc-fremontareawriters.org Troubled By Someone's The Friendship Force Drinking? Help with Math & FREE AIRPLANE RIDES San Francisco Bay Area Reading Holy Trinity Lutheran Help is Here! FOR KIDS AGES 8-17 Church Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups Experience a country and its You can make a difference by Young Eagles Caring, Sharing, Serving God No cost program of support for culture with local hosts and helping Newark children with Hayward Airport 38801 Blacow Rd., Fremont people suffering from the promote global goodwill. Math and reading. If you can various Saturdays Sun Worship:8:45am 11:00am effects of alcoholism in a friend Clubs in 56 countries. give one hour a week, you www.vaa29.org Child-care provided.Education or loved one. Monthly activities and group travel. can give a life-long gift Please call with questions for all ages: 10:00am. Call 276-2270 for www.ffsfba.org of learning to a child. (510) 703-1466 Nacho Sunday: First Sunday of meeting information www.thefriendshipforce.org Contact 510-797-2703 [email protected] every month. (510)793-6285 or email [email protected] Call 510-794-6844 or 793-0857. [email protected] www.holytrinityfremont.org www.ncwsa.org MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT Celebrate Recovery Alder Ave. Baptist Church Free yourself from any 4111 Alder Ave., Fremont First Church of Christ Free courses and presentations Scientist, Fremont hurt, hang-up or habit Serving GOD Southern Baptist in Alameda County Sunday Service 10am join us at Traditon - Pastor-Randy Walters for caregivers of someone with Sunday School 10am 33450 9th St., Union City Sunday Bible Study -9:30am a serious mental illness Wed. Eve Service 7:30pm Thursdays, 7pm-9pm Worship Service - 11am and those with a mental illness. Chld Care is available all serv- or call anytime Community Sing-Along For more information,call ices. Reading Room Open Ilona First Friday every month (510)969-MIS9 (6479) or Monday - Friday 1-3pm 510-586-5747 510-797-330 email to [email protected] 1351 Driscoll Rd., Fremont www.Alderavenuebaptist.com www.NAMIacs.org 510-656-8161

Sparkpoint VITA needs Painting with SparkPoint Financial Services Become the speaker Volunteers for Tax Preparers, FREE financial services and Nancy Benton Soiree Singles Translators & other Positions. $40.00, All materials provided & leader you want to be coaching for low-income people who Citizens for Better For People Over 60 We will Train. Information want to improve their finances. experience is not necessary. Many Activities! meetings scheduled for Held Saturdays 11:30 –1:30 Communicators (CBC) SparkPoint Info Session Toastmasters Dancing, Dinners, Luau’s Weds 9/24, 10/8 & 10/22 from 3rd Thursday, 6-7pm 1/24, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25 Guests and Visitors welcome Potlucks. Great Fun! 6–8:30 P.M. Location: Fremont City of Fremont Registration recommended Saturdays 10:15am email: [email protected] or Family Resource Center Family Resource Center 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont Unitek College Room 141 Call: Lois for FREE Newsletter 39155 Liberty Street, Fremont To reserve a seat: 574-2020 www.fremontartassociation.org 4580 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont 510-581-3494 Carolyn Robertson 510-574-2003 Fremont.gov/SparkPointFRC 510.792.0905 510-754-9595

American Cancer Society Fremont Art Association RELAY FOR LIFE ORGINAL ARTWORK Painting with Nancy Benton New Dimension Chorus 2015 UNION CITY The Fremont Art Associaation $40.00, All materials provided, Men’s 4 Part Vocal We are now forming following Gallery recently installed new experience is not necessary. Harmony In the groups: Planning Committee paintings, ceramics, jewelry, Held Saturdays 11:30 – 1:30 “Barbershop” style Sponsorships - Teams fiver arts and more! 1/24, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25 Thursdays at 7pm For more information Visit us at: Registration recommended Calvary Luther Church www.relayforlife.org/unioncityca Fremont Art Association 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont 17200 Via Magdelena www.facebook.com/unionci- 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont www.fremontartassociation.org SanLorenzo tyrelayforlife www.fremontartassociation.org 510.792.0905 Contact: ndchorus.org email: Open Wednesday - Sunday 510-332-2481 [email protected]

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KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP), A University of Central Missouri graphic design AP WIRE SERVICE professor has knitted his way into the record books while running the Kansas City Marathon. ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP), Big Mouth Billy Bass apparently got the best of a would- The Kansas City Star (http://is.gd/mUstzF ) reports that David Babcock finished be burglar in Minnesota. Saturday's marathon in 5 hours, 48 minutes and 27 seconds. Knitting experts measured Authorities in Rochester say the motion-activated singing fish apparently scared off an the scarf he created along the route at just more than 12 feet (four meters) long. intruder who tried to break into the Hooked on Fishing bait and tackle shop. The Guinness scarf-knitting-while-running-a-marathon record was previously held The novelty bass had been hung near the door and would start singing “Take Me to by Susie Hewer, who runs to raise money for Alzheimer’s disease research. She knitted a the River” whenever someone entered the shop. 6 foot, 9 inch (two meter) scarf at the London Marathon in April. The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office says the fish was found on the floor after the in- Like Hewer, the 41-year-old Babcock hopes that people will donate to the truder knocked it down while breaking the door to get in late Sunday or early Monday. Alzheimer's Association. Babcock began running and knitting as separate activities Sgt. Tom Claymon tells the Star Tribune (http://strib.mn/1itbp3W) the would-be burglar about three years ago. He decided to combine them to keep things interesting. left without stealing anything, including cash that had been left in “a very visible spot.” ––– ––– Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com Information from: Star Tribune, http://www.startribune.com January 6, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 33

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NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Business conducted by: an individual Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- The registrant began to transact business using ally expires at the end of five years from the date OF USE OF FICTITIOUS ally expires at the end of five years from the date the fictitious business name(s) listed above on on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, N/A except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section File No. 498816 except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section I declare that all information in this statement 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change The following person(s) has (have) abandoned NAMES 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change is true and correct. (A registrant who declares in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant the use of the fictitious business name: Para in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant as true any material matter pursuant to Section to section 17913 other than a change in the Legal Fremont, CA 94538, 5500 Stewart Ave., to section 17913 other than a change in the 17913 of the Business and Professions code that residence address of a registered owner. A new Suite 104, Fremont, CA 94538 residence address of a registered owner. A new the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- fictitious business name statement must be filed The Fictitious Business Name Statement for the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS fictitious business name statement must be filed demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one before the expiration. Partnership was filed on 12/4/14 in the County NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. thousand dollars [$1,000].) The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- of Alameda. File No. 499224 The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- /s/ Dai Wen Gao rize the use in this state of a fictitious business Sandro Recchione, 3680 Beacon Ave., #312, Fictitious Business Name(s): rize the use in this state of a fictitious business This statement was filed with the County Clerk of name in violation of the rights of another under Fremont, CA 94538 Mathnasium of Fremont, 3185 Stevenson name in violation of the rights of another under Alameda County on December 22, 2014 federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 This business was conducted by: Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of et seq., Business and Professions Code). S/ Sandro Recchione 40660 Las Palmas Ave., Fremont, Alameda, CA et seq., Business and Professions Code). Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- 12/23, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13/15 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 94539 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/15 ally expires at the end of five years from the date CNS-2699976# Alameda County on December 10, 2014. Registrant(s): on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13/15 CNS-2703349# except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section Connexi STEM Education, LLC, 3185 Stevenson FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CNS-2698378# Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538; LLC was registered in 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant NAME STATEMENT California NAME STATEMENT File No. 498989-499013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business conducted by: A Limited Liability to section 17913 other than a change in the File No. 499432 residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name(s): NAME STATEMENT Company Fictitious Business Name(s): 2. Mission Peak, 2. Mission Peak Financial File No. 499065 The registrant began to transact business using fictitious business name statement must be filed Chef Chai Thai Cuisine, 47894 Warm Spring before the expiration. Services, 3. Mission Peak Brokers, 4. Fictitious Business Name(s): the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda; Mission Peak Business Brokers, 5. Mission Para Legal, 39899 Balentine Drive #240, N/A The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- 47894 Warm Spring Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539, rize the use in this state of a fictitious business Peak Commercial Brokers, 6. Mission Peak Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda I declare that all information in this statement County of Alameda Commercial, 7. Mission Peak Home Loans, Registrant(s): is true and correct. (A registrant who declares name in violation of the rights of another under Registrant(s): federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 8. Mission Peak Loans, 9. Mission Peak Sandro Recchione, 39899 Balentine Drive #240, as true any material matter pursuant to Section Nilubon Athiprayoon, 1008 S. De Anza Blvd., Commercial Real Estate, 10. Mission Peak Newark, CA 94560 17913 of the Business and Professions code that et seq., Business and Professions Code). #J202, San Jose, CA 95129 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20/15 Commercial Loans, 11. Mission Peak Business Business conducted by: An Individual the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- Chonthida Athiprayoon, 615 Kenneth Ave., Loans, 12. Mission Peak Commercial Group, The registrant began to transact business using demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one Campbell, CA 95008 CNS-2702389# 13. Mission Peak Residential, 14. Mission the fictitious business name(s) listed above on thousand dollars [$1,000].) Chanatana Assavaniwest, 1428 Antonio Lane, Peak Residential Brokerage, 15. Mission N/A /s/ Eric TS Pan, Managing Member San Jose, CA 95117 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT Peak Capital, 16. Mission Peak Properties, 17. I declare that all information in this statement This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Business conducted by: Co-partners OF USE OF FICTITIOUS Mission Peak Real Estate Advisors, 18. Mission is true and correct. (A registrant who declares Alameda County on December 16, 2014 The registrant began to transact business using BUSINESS NAME Peak Investment Advisors, 19. Mission Peak as true any material matter pursuant to Section NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of the fictitious business name(s) listed above on File No. 465247 Business Adviros, 20. Mission Peak Funding 17913 of the Business and Professions code that Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- Nov. 27th, 2014 The following person(s) has (have) abandoned Group, 21. Mission Peak Funding, 22. Mission the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- ally expires at the end of five years from the date I declare that all information in this statement the use of the fictitious business name: Carcopia Peak Real Estate Services, 23. Mission Peak demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, is true and correct. (A registrant who declares LLC, 37434 Glenmoor Dr., Fremont, CA 94536 Realty, 24. Mission Peak Realty and Loans, 25. thousand dollars [$1,000].) except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section as true any material matter pursuant to Section Mailing address: 37434 Glenmoor Dr., Fremont, Harry Sidhu, 46560 Fremont Blvd, Ste #111, /s/ Sandro Recchione 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and Professions code that CA 94536 Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda; 46560 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- The Fictitious Business Name Statement being Fremont Blvd, Ste #111, Fremont CA 94538; Alameda County on December 10, 2014 to section 17913 other than a change in the demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one abandoned was filed on 05/15/2012 in the County County of Alameda NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of residence address of a registered owner. A new thousand dollars [$1,000].) of Alameda. Registrant(s): Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- fictitious business name statement must be filed /s/ Chanatana Assavaniwest, Partner Carcopia LLC, 37434 Glenmoor Dr., Fremont, Mission Peak Brokers Inc., 46560 Fremont Blvd, ally expires at the end of five years from the date before the expiration. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of CA 94536, CA Ste #111, Fremont, CA 94538; California on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Alameda County on December 22, 2014 This business was conducted by: Business conducted by: a Corporation except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section rize the use in this state of a fictitious business NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of S/ Sanju Pancholi, CEO The registrant began to transact business using 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change name in violation of the rights of another under Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of the fictitious business name(s) listed above on in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 ally expires at the end of five years from the date Alameda County on December 23, 2014 01/12/2010 to section 17913 other than a change in the et seq., Business and Professions Code). on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20/15 I declare that all information in this statement residence address of a registered owner. A new 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/15 except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section CNS-2702384# is true and correct. (A registrant who declares fictitious business name statement must be filed CNS-2704035# 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change as true any material matter pursuant to Section before the expiration. in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant 17913 of the Business and Professions code that The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- to section 17913 other than a change in the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- rize the use in this state of a fictitious business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT residence address of a registered owner. A new demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one name in violation of the rights of another under fictitious business name statement must be filed File No. 499262 thousand dollars [$1,000].) federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 File No. 499152 Fictitious Business Name(s): Fictitious Business Name(s): before the expiration. /s/ Harpreet Sidhu, (President) et seq., Business and Professions Code). The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- California Milan Medical Center, 35638 Dee Pl, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 12/23, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13/15 Young Smiles, 39560 Stevenson Place, #118, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda rize the use in this state of a fictitious business Alameda County on December 9, 2014 CNS-2698375# name in violation of the rights of another under 35638 Dee Pl, Fremont, Alameda CA 94536 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Registrant(s): Registrant(s): David E. Morris, DDS, Inc., 39560 Stevenson federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- et seq., Business and Professions Code). Chengjun Xu, 35638 Dee Pl, Fremont, CA 94536 ally expires at the end of five years from the date Place, #118, Fremont, CA 94539; CA Business conducted by: An individual Business conducted by: a Corportion 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/15 on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, The registrant began to transact business using except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section The registrant began to transact business using CNS-2703050# the fictitious business name(s) listed above on the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES N/A in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant 8-2001 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS I declare that all information in this statement I declare that all information in this statement to section 17913 other than a change in the NAME STATEMENT is true and correct. (A registrant who declares residence address of a registered owner. A new is true and correct. (A registrant who declares File No. 499539 as true any material matter pursuant to Section as true any material matter pursuant to Section fictitious business name statement must be filed Fictitious Business Name(s): 17913 of the Business and Professions code that before the expiration. NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION 17913 of the Business and Professions code that MOA Plumbing, 34101 Sylvester Dr., Fremont, the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- Notice is hereby given that personal property in the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- CA 94555, County of Alameda demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one rize the use in this state of a fictitious business the following units will be sold at public auction: demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one Registrant(s): thousand dollars [$1,000].) on the 23 rd day of January, 2015 at or after 12: thousand dollars [$1,000].) name in violation of the rights of another under Mauricio Orlando Aguirre, 34101 Sylvester Dr., /s/ Chengjun Xu federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 30 pm pursuant to the California Self-Storage /s/ David E. Morris DDS, President Fremont, CA 94555 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Facility Act. The sale will be conducted at: U-Haul This statement was filed with the County Clerk of et seq., Business and Professions Code). Business conducted by: an individual Alameda County on December 17, 2014 12/23, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13/15 Moving & Storage of Thornton, 4833 Thornton Alameda County on December 12, 2014 The registrant began to transact business using NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Ave. Fremont, CA 94536. The items to be sold NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- CNS-2699650# are generally described as follows: clothing, furni- Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- n/a ally expires at the end of five years from the date ture, and / or other household items stored by the ally expires at the end of five years from the date I declare that all information in this statement on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following people: on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, is true and correct. (A registrant who declares except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section NAME STATEMENT Name Unit # Paid Through Date except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change File No. 498877 Nicole Waida AA5204C 4/27/14 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and Professions code that in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Fictitious Business Name(s): Jeff Ouye AA8034A 10/18/14 in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- to section 17913 other than a change in the The Book Locker, 4263 Dallas Ct Fremont CA Jennifer Russell AA8048A 10/25/14 to section 17913 other than a change in the demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one residence address of a registered owner. A new 94536, County of Alameda Brodie Lee B180 11/09/14 residence address of a registered owner. A new thousand dollars [$1,000].) fictitious business name statement must be filed Registrant(s): Jamie Marks B246 11/02/14 fictitious business name statement must be filed /s/ Mauricio Aguirre before the expiration. Cara Elness, 4263 Dallas Ct Fremont CA 94536 Hashina Brumfield C184 11/05/14 before the expiration. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Business conducted by: an individual Bryan Waters C215 11/14/14 The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Alameda County on December 24, 2014 rize the use in this state of a fictitious business The registrant began to transact business using Anthony Shaw C281 10/27/14 rize the use in this state of a fictitious business NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of name in violation of the rights of another under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Anthony Shaw C283 10/27/14 name in violation of the rights of another under Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 1993 David Gauthier C295 11/19/14 federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 ally expires at the end of five years from the date et seq., Business and Professions Code). I declare that all information in this statement 1/6, 1/13/15 et seq., Business and Professions Code). on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13/15 is true and correct. (A registrant who declares 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/15 CNS-2703721# except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section CNS-2700109# as true any material matter pursuant to Section CNS-2703839# 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and Professions code that in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION to section 17913 other than a change in the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one Notice is hereby given that personal property in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the following units will be sold at public auction: NAME STATEMENT residence address of a registered owner. A new thousand dollars [$1,000].) fictitious business name statement must be filed File No. 499268 /s/ Cara Elness on the 23 rd day of January, 2015at or after1: File No. 499634 Fictitious Business Name(s): 30 pmpursuant to the California Self-Storage Fictitious Business Name(s): before the expiration. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Northcal Driving School, 37053 Cherry St 207C Alameda County on December 5, 2014 Facility Act. The sale will be conducted at: U-Haul Darmon Services, 5423 Central Ave. Ste. 5, Newark CA 94560, County of Alameda Moving & Storage of Fremont, 44511 Grimmer Newark CA 94560, County of Alameda; Same rize the use in this state of a fictitious business NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of name in violation of the rights of another under Registrant(s): Section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener- Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538. The items to be sold Registrant(s): Harmanpreet Singh, 6104 B Civic Terrace Ave, are generally described as follows: clothing, furni- Mohammad Esmael Darman, 5889 Central Ave., federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 ally expires at the end of five years from the date et seq., Business and Professions Code). Newark CA 94560 on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, ture, and / or other household items stored by the Newark CA 94560 Business conducted by: An Individual following people: Business conducted by: an individual 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/15 except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section The registrant began to transact business using 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change Name Unit # Paid Through Date The registrant began to transact business using CNS-2702652# the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Jonathan Silverman 183 11/09/14 the fictitious business name(s) listed above on in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant N/A to section 17913 other than a change in the Monica Applegate 254U 10/24/14 N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS I declare that all information in this statement Marco Camacho 274U 11/08/14 I declare that all information in this statement residence address of a registered owner. A new NAME STATEMENT is true and correct. (A registrant who declares fictitious business name statement must be filed Cathryn Kittrell 301 10/29/14 is true and correct. (A registrant who declares File No. 499447 as true any material matter pursuant to Section Terry Barling 318 11/15/14 as true any material matter pursuant to Section before the expiration. Fictitious Business Name(s): 17913 of the Business and Professions code that The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Habib Qadir 325 9/05/14 17913 of the Business and Professions code that Good Deals Jewelry, 39066 Donner Way, the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- Ralph McFerren 328 10/04/14 the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a mis- rize the use in this state of a fictitious business Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one name in violation of the rights of another under Kimberly Macedo 342 11/19/14 demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one Mailing address: 39066 Donner Way, Fremont, thousand dollars [$1,000].) Habib Qadir 345 10/11/14 thousand dollars [$1,000].) federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 CA 94538 /s/ Harmanpreet Singh et seq., Business and Professions Code). Matthew Ajiake 367 10/17/14 /s/ Mohammad Esmael Darman Registrant(s): This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 1/6, 1/13/15 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 12/23, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13/15 Dai Wen Gao, 39066 Donner Way, Fremont, CA Alameda County on December 17, 2014 CNS-2703718# Alameda County on December 10, 2014 94538 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of CNS-2699646#

Newark investigated an auto burglary at BJ’s Friday, December 26 business in the 6200 block of Jarvis NPD Ravens (Volunteers) were Restaurant. At 2:59 p.m., Officer Katz in- Ave reported that someone had en- called out and were assigned to as- Police Log At 9:09 p.m., Officer Norvell vestigated a vehicle theft. A silver, tered the business while it was sist with traffic control until the arrested Rene Morales of Newark 4-door 2005 Honda Civic (Li- closed. Be Ho, age 39 (transient), tree could be removed from the SUBMITTED BY CMDR MICHAEL for domestic violence. Morales was cense: 7GYJ425) had been taken was later arrested for burglary. She roadway. CARROLL, NEWARK PD booked into Fremont City jail. sometime overnight from the was booked at Fremont City Jail. Special Thanks to our Ravens Thursday, December 25 Courtyard Marriot. Tuesday, December 30 who came out to assist. Tuesday, December 23 At 2:46 a.m., officers were dis- Saturday, December 27 At 2:40 p.m., Newark PD as- Officer Norvell arrested Phuong At 9:11 a.m., Officer Homay- patched to an apartment on Chery At 9:54 a.m., Officer Johnson sisted Alameda County Fire on the Tran, age 61 of Oakland at 4:41 oun responded to a report of a tres- Street for a reported fight. Officers investigated an embezzlement case 37000 block of Walnut Street for a p.m., for shoplifting at Macy’s passer on Normandy Avenue. arrived on scene and investigated at Burlington Coat Factory. Ken- tree that had fallen causing struc- Newpark Mall. Tran was cited and Officer Homayoun located and ar- the incident. Teodulo Barranco- neth Beck of Hayward was found tural damage to an apartment com- released. rested Davinder Kumar of Newark Flores was arrested for domestic vi- to have stolen $100 in merchandise plex. Upon arrival, it was Thursday, January 1 for prowling and for possessing olence and booked into Fremont from his work. Officer Johnson ar- determined the eucalyptus tree was Officer Simon was flagged drug paraphernalia. Kumar was City Jail. rested Beck and released him from between 60-70 years old. Thank- down at 12:30 a.m. by a citizen on booked at Fremont Jail. At 3:34 a.m., officers responded the location after Beck signed a fully nobody was injured as a re- the 6700 block of Cedar Blvd in Wednesday, December 24 to Bridgepoint Park for a reported promise to appear in court. sult. The apartment complex was regards to a person, 28 year old At 11:03 a.m., Officer Bloom fight. Officer Reyes responded and At 4:03 p.m., Community red tagged. male from Newark, who had responded to Macy’s for a shoplifter arrested Lisset Ramirez of San Service Officer (CSO) Parks inves- Another tree toppled over on blown off several fingers while in custody. Officer Bloom arrested Francisco for domestic violence. tigated an auto burglary in the BJ’s Parada Street/Potrero Drive at 4:27 lighting an illegal firework (M-80 Nery Garcia of Redwood City for Ramirez was transported to Fre- Restaurant parking lot. p.m. causing minimal damage to a or M-1000 type). The injured male burglary. Garcia was released from mont City Jail. Monday, December 29 parked vehicle and creating a mess was transported to a local hospital the scene after signing a promise to At 10:41 a.m., Officer Fred- 0933 Hours: Officer Nobbe re- of a traffic hazard in the area. for non-life threatening injuries. appear in court. strom located Marty Silliman of sponded to the 37900 block of ALCO Fire was able to get the Officer Losier investigated a do- At 11:14 a.m., Officer Knutson Newark sitting in the driver’s seat Cedar Blvd in regards to a distur- water shut off in the area and pub- mestic violence incident which oc- investigated a vehicle theft on of a stolen vehicle. Silliman was bance. Steve Rose, age 44 of Fre- lic works later removed the tree curred on Orleans Drive at 8:33 Hazelnut Drive. A pearl white, arrested for possessing the stolen mont, was arrested for being under from the roadway. p.m. Kevin Cooper, age 38 of 2002 Cadillac Escalade (License: vehicle, possessing burglary tools, the influence of a central nervous At 4:51 p.m., a tree fell at the Newark, was arrested for domestic 4XEZ203), with 26” black rims, and for an outstanding arrest system stimulant. Rose was booked intersection of Cedar Blvd/Edge- battery. Cooper was booked at was taken sometime overnight. warrant. Silliman was transported at Fremont City Jail. water Drive blocking all north- Santa Rita Jail. At 1:04 p.m., Officer Knutson to Santa Rita Jail. 1329 Hours: An employee at a bound lanes of traffic. As a result,

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SUBMITTED BY NEWARK PD or business surveillance or security camera, the Newark with officers and law enforcement personnel who are in- Police Department would like to partner with you. vestigating criminal activity in the vicinity of where Security cameras are a wonderful tool that can assist in We have added a registration form on our website your cameras are located. solving crime, as the cost of this technology becomes more that allows residents and business owners/managers to affordable, more and more citizens and business profes- register their private security cameras with us. The regis- To go directly to the registration form, go to sionals are taking advantage of the lower cost and in- tration and sharing of information is purely optional http://www.ci.newark.ca.us/departments/police/commu- stalling them on their properties. If you have a residential and not required. Your information will only be shared nity-engagement/surveillance-camera-registration/ Page 34 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE January 6, 2015

ALEX H KASPRAK note. The storm excites profes- NATIONAL sional astronomers, too. But this wild weather also confuses them. AERONAUTICS AND SPACE That’s because they don’t ADMINISTRATION know why so many storms would be popping up now. They expected Uranus’s stormiest days to You might think Uranus looks be back in 2007. The sun would boring compared to the swirling have been shining right on its surface of Jupiter and the mighty equator then. All the heat from rings of Saturn. You wouldn’t be the sun would have made the alone! It has a hazy and dull gases in its atmosphere circulate bluish color. It’s dim. It’s hard to faster and cause storms. see, small even in a telescope. It’s Two infrared images taken by the Keck telescope on August 6th, 2014 showing storms in Uranus’s upper atmosphere (brighter col- But not much happened in oring). Credit: Imke de Pater (UC Berkeley) and W.M. Keck Observatory Images. kind of... boring. 2007. And now all those storms But lately something exciting are occurring on a part of the is happening there—huge storms! Nobody has a clue! According Perhaps Uranus hasn’t received Why did it take so long to dis- planet where the sun’s warming is to one Uranus weather expert the attention it deserves. That’s cover Uranus in the first place? These large storms with dra- weakest. Scientists don’t know matic bright patches have been named Heidi Hammel: “Why we too bad. It’s likely that the more Check out NASA’s Space Place to about any other source of heat. If see these incredible storms now is people look at this “boring” learn the answer! http://space- popping up so clearly that even not the sun, what could be caus- amateur astronomers are taking beyond anybody’s guess.” planet, the more it may surprise, place.nasa.gov/uranus. ing all the excitement? confuse and excite us. Local students graduate at spring commencement US auction fetches $28K for SUBMITTED BY ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY 1st batch of bourbon More than 12,000 ASU undergraduate and graduate students had their degrees conferred at the May commencement ceremonies. The BY BRUCE SCHREINER following local students were awarded diplomas from Arizona State ASSOCIATED PRESS University: LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP), One of Kentucky’s newest whiskey makers is making a big Shruthi Balasubramanian Union City splash, fetching more than $28,000 for its first bottle of bourbon. Bradley Cadek Hayward The bottle appeared to rank among the most expensive bottles of bourbon ever sold. Eric Gre- Santhi Priya Challa Milpitas gory, president of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, said he doesn’t know of any other bottle Jung Chang Fremont that sold for that amount or higher. All of the money will go to a local charity. Yunlong Jiang Milpitas Boundary Oak Distillery says the winning bidder is from Kentucky but asked to remain Crystal Jones Fremont anonymous. Whoever it is will have to be patient. Shrikant Kakani Milpitas Boundary Oak plans to fill its first bourbon barrel in December, and the whiskey will age for Krutak Kamdar Union City two years before bottling. Alana Knight Castro Valley, Cassidy Medina Fremont, CA Rajasekhara Madhusudan Narayana Bhatla Fremont Karthikeya Palepu Fremont Jimmy Quintanilla Castro Valley Brian Shuflin Fremont Venkata Krishnan Sowrirajan Milpitas Jonathan Sweeney Fremont Dinghao Tang Milpitas

DID YOU KNOW? AP WIRE SERVICE If you have a business with no central station alarm there could be no BERLIN (AP), A gambler in Germany has been saved from prison by a one-armed bandit. Police said Thursday that two officers carrying out routine checks at an arcade in the west- coverage for theft ern city of Bochum late last week discovered that a man playing a slot machine faced an arrest THINK MELLO INSURANCE warrant. He had been ordered to pay a 710-euro ($910) fine or go to prison for 71 days after resist- 510-790-1118 #OB84518 ing police during a previous incident. www.insurancemsm.com Police say that as officers informed the man that he faced arrest, the slot machine started to flash and the beaming 37-year-old won a 1,000-euro ($1,270) jackpot. The man paid his fine on the spot – in cash.

BY ANN BALDELLI ago, he continued his career in His only-one-of-its-kind in London, charitable events in equipment that allows him to THE DAY OF NEW LONDON the printing trade. But then, Connecticut, 6-foot-hot dog cart Groton, and private parties, con- move his operation indoors about five years ago, he met his arrived from Willy Dog Hot Dog certs and holiday events at mari- when necessary. And he’s broad- GROTON, Conn. (AP), After girlfriend, Desiree Gianndrea, Carts in Canada. The construc- nas, ballparks and businesses all ened his Sabrett hot dog menu a chance encounter with a hot dog also of Groton, and shared his tion of his specialty red and yel- across the region. to include kielbasa, Georgia vendor in New Hampshire almost hot dog idea with her. low cart, shaped like a On Dec. 5, they will be at an Reds Red Hots, and hot and 30 years ago, Ken Parker decided “I told her about my dream, frankfurter, was the subject of a event at Holdridge Home & spicy sausages. There is also his he wanted to sell hot dogs, too. and she asked, ‘Where is it?’’’ said Discovery Channel “How It’s Garden in Ledyard and on Dec. chili, which some customers “It was about 1986 and I met Parker, “and I told her, ‘I figure Made’’ episode before it was 6 at the Groton Holiday Lights rave is as good as that served at this guy in North Conway, N.H., that dream is gone.’’’ shipped to Connecticut. Parade. the famous Pink’s Hot Dogs in and he had a stainless steel cart But Gianndrea encouraged Now, Parker is a full-time There have even been in- Los Angeles, and a special onion and he was selling hot dogs, and Parker to not let it go. pressman and a part-time hot dog quiries about a post-wedding sauce that Parker makes, as well he was maybe six-foot-five and “She told me, `If you put that salesman. party in Newport, Rhode Island, as fresh chopped onions and well-dressed in this white outfit, dream on a vision board over From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to feed guests after they leave the jalapenos, all served on Rhode and he was just so personable and your bed, and you see it every Thursday to Sunday, he and Gi- reception. Island’s Calise Bakery rolls. pleasant,’’ said Parker, explaining day, it will become a reality.’’’ anndrea operate Supreme Hot Supreme Hot Dogs was in the Prices range from $2 to $5. that was the moment hot dog Parker took Gianndrea’s ad- Dogs from the parking lot of parking lot after the launch of “People just love our food,’’ he vending became his goal. vice, found photographs and Family Car Wash in Groton. Church ONEighty at the Nathan said. “Our food is very addicting. “I just got this idea then that I other information about the hot They run for longer hours in the Hale School in New London ear- And I love the satisfaction I get wanted to be in the hot dog busi- dog cart he wanted on a website, summer and will suspend the car lier this fall, feeding the hungry face-to-face with customers.’’ ness,’’ said the 57-year-old, who and created a vision board for wash location at the end of De- after Sunday morning services. Parker is working seven days a lives in Groton and works full motivation. cember until next spring, but And they were up in Baltic for week between his two jobs, but time as a pressman at Copy Cats Then he lost a cousin to Lou continue to vend at special events the duration of the Halloween with help from Gianndrea, who in New London. Gehrig’s disease, and it made him and private parties. run of the Dark Manor haunted is a manager at a local McDon- But for decades, the hot dog all the more determined. They did a wedding with a house in October. ald’s, he’s pleased with the success cart was just a dream. By 1996, “It just made me realize, life is carnival theme in northern Con- Parker said his hot dog dream of Supreme Hot Dogs. Parker was a single father raising short and if you have any kind of necticut. has finally been realized. “It’s headed toward full-time,’’ three girls on his own, and frank- dream, you need to fulfill it at “We had an open bar for hot He pulls the $14,000 top-of- he said of the frankfurter venture, furters were not on the horizon. any age,’’ he said. dogs,’’ Parker said. the-line cart behind his SUV to and added, “My whole life, I just When he moved to southeast- Two years ago, Parker’s dream And the couple has partici- follow vending opportunities, wanted to do this.’’ ern Connecticut about 10 years was realized. pated in food festivals in New and he’s invested in additional January 6, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 35

Haywary Police Log continued from page 31 bar Place to check on the welfare ond suspect fled into Timbers handgun and demanded the vic- New initiatives of a 62-year-old male resident Apartments. Officers searched tim’s wallet. The victim handed when relatives could not reach the area, but the second suspect the wallet to suspect 2 and both him. Responding officers discov- was not located. suspects fled on foot. Police were that promise to ered the male deceased in his At 10:47 p.m., a home inva- called and they located suspect 1 bedroom. The male was last con- sion robbery occurred on the nearby. The victim identified the tacted by Hayward Fire Depart- 1600 block of Sumatra Street. man as suspect 1. Suspect #2 was improve the lives ment on Monday, December 1 The male victim reported three not found. when he was transported to a black males put a gun to his head Tuesday, December 30 hospital for a possible stroke. The and made their way into the resi- At 14:21 p.m., an armed rob- BY SUPERVISOR Alameda County Coroner’s Bu- dence. They tied him up and put bery occurred at Hesperian DAVE CORTESE reau responded and took custody a bag over his head. The victim Boulevard and Depot Road. The of him. was able to escape and call 9-1-1 victim was walking on Hesperian Saturday, December 27 from a neighbor’s residence. Offi- Boulevard near Depot Road The past year was full of new At 12:04 a.m., an assault with cers checked the residence to when the suspect approached her initiatives that promise to im- a deadly weapon occurred on the make sure the suspects were no and showed her a gun in his prove the lives of many Santa 300 block of Smalley Avenue longer there and noted the house waistband. The suspect said, “I’m Clara County residents. From where the victim was either hit had been ransacked. While offi- not going to hurt you. I need the economy to public safety to with a bat or broken bottle. Offi- cers continued their search, the your purse [because] my kids are affordable housing, the chal- cers arrived on scene and located victim called his cousin, the sick.” The victim handed her lenges we faced were enormous the victim in a rear bedroom with home owner. The home owner purse over out of fear and the and the work we started will lacerations to his forehead and said the police needed to leave his suspect ran away toward Adrian carry on into 2015. face, and a broken left arm. The house immediately, so they did. Place. The suspect was described Helping Those Hit by the victim said that he was beaten by The victim said they wanted no as a heavyset black male adult, Wage Gap three suspects. The victim was further police action and refused 18-20 years old, 6’0”, with a transported to a nearby hospital to provide any other information. short black afro. He was last seen It’s no secret that we live in where he was admitted for treat- Sunday, December 28 wearing a green jacket with a one of the most expensive areas ment of his injuries. At 7:26 a.m., a shooting in an hood, blue jeans, and armed with in the United States, and that low-wage earners struggle to At 11:30 a.m., an outside inhabited dwelling and vehicle a black handgun. make sure residents are pro- make ends meet. We made agency assist was needed for a ve- occurred on the 900 block of At 5:07 p.m., a death investi- tected. much progress in 2014 to help hicle pursuit that terminated at West Tennyson Road. Residents gation occurred on the 24000 • Crossing Guards – I rec- Jackson Street and Harder Road. heard multiple gunshots on block of Park Street. A 63-year- those who work hard but can’t pay their bills. ommended a study to determine The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Forselles Way. Officers located old female was found deceased in if we can use adult crossing • Living Wage – The Living Office and California Highway two parked vehicles and two her home. Her roommate heard guards on County expressways Wage Ordinance approved by Patrol (CHP) pursued a vehicle apartments that sustained dam- the woman making breakfast the near schools and busy intersec- the Board last month sets pay at with two occupants, wanted for age, and casings were located day before. Officers arrived on tions. We will see some recom- $19.06 an hour at for-profit burglary, across San Mateo nearby. Nobody was injured. scene and found no signs of foul mendations this year. Bridge. The suspects dumped the At 3:34 p.m., an armed rob- play. Based on the woman’s med- companies that contract with vehicle in the parking lot of Na- bery occurred at Meekland Av- ical history, the Alameda County the County. While other cities • Graffiti/Fireworks – We tion’s Hamburger and fled on enue and A Street. The victim Coroner’s Bureau released her to and counties in California have now have guidelines to hold foot. CHP captured one suspect was confronted by two suspects her family members. living wage laws, this is the first property owners responsible for in the parking lot, while the sec- on foot. Suspect 1 brandished a for Santa Clara County. The removing graffiti within 48 policy was proposed by me and hours of its appearance and to Supervisor Ken Yeager. hold them responsible for the use of illegal fireworks on their • Wage Theft –Wage theft Avoid the 21 Report properties. occurs when an employer fails to SUBMITTED BY SGT. JASON CORSOLINI, Law enforcement officials will be conducting pay workers any of the wages or Solving the Housing Crisis more Avoid DUI operations throughout the county HAYWARD PD benefits they are owed. The Affordable Housing in Sili- and region next during Super Bowl Sunday in Feb- board recently approved the first con Valley continues to be a ruary and then again for local St Patrick’s Day Fes- The 2014/15 Winter Holiday DUI Mobilization part of an ordinance that re- major issue in Santa Clara tivities in March. Police, Sheriff and the CHP crackdown on impaired drivers has ended and requires employers doing business County, forcing many into encourage all motorists to help law enforcement sulted in a significant number of DUI arrests from with the County to comply with homelessness. We are looking at every day: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1 any- the Sobriety Checkpoints, Special Saturation Patrols all wage and hour laws or risk short- and long-term solutions time you encounter an impaired driver. and routine patrol in the Alameda County “Avoid their contracts being canceled. I to the many challenges to DUI checkpoints, along with regularly scheduled the 21 ” DUI Campaign for the past 21 days. first proposed this in February. building more homes and find- From 12:01 AM Friday December 12th, 2014 high visibility DUI enforcement, are proven strate- • Youth Jobs – In September, ing transitional shelter for the through midnight Thursday January 1, 2015 offi- gies with the goal of removing impaired drivers Supervisor Cindy Chavez and I estimated 7,500 homeless in cers representing 21 county law enforcement agen- from the road and heightening awareness of the proposed a 2015 Youth Summer the County. cies have arrested (289) individuals for driving dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and Jobs Initiative to provide teens • Homeless vets – My pro- under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In 2013/14 alcohol. According to the National Highway Traffic and young adults with paid in- posal to shorten the length of (415) DUI arrests occurred during the 20 Day Win- Safety Administration (NHTSA), sobriety check- ternships and jobs during the time that homeless U.S. mili- ter Holiday campaign. Tragically, there were three point programs can yield considerable cost savings: summer months. tary veterans wait to receive deaths attributed to drunk drivers in our area. Last $6 for every $1 spent. Multiple DUI Campaigns benefits was approved by the year there was one alcohol related death during the are planned in 2015. • Senior Nutrition – For Board. The pilot program is ex- year end campaign. (NOTE: These numbers are Funding for this program was provided by a grant many of our older residents, the pediting services, including only provisional with some agencies yet to report or from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the meals they receive through the housing, to the County’s 700- Coroner reports pending) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Senior Nutrition Program is the only hot food they will eat all plus veterans who don’t have a day. When we started hearing permanent place to live. Possession of methamphetamine for sales complaints about the food, • Transitional Housing – I however, I proposed that we al- have asked administrators to re- locate $400,000 to the Senior search two approaches for pro- SUBMITTED BY LT. RAJ MAHARAJ, MILPITAS PD Nutrition Program for staff to viding transitional housing for operate kitchens at 11 centers so homeless – building or buying On Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at approxi- that food will be fresher and pre-built micro-housing units or mately 5:26 a.m., a Milpitas Police Department (MPD) more nutritious. The City of adding beds to existing shelters officer observed a black 2013 Dodge Charger parked in San Jose agreed, and on-site – and report back with a cost- the Shell gas station at Jacklin Road with its headlights cooking will begin this month. benefit analysis. In communities on and engine running. The officer recognized the car Public Safety Took across the country, small units earlier in the evening, in the same condition, and de- are proving to be a wise invest- Center Stage cided to welfare check the occupant. ment and better alternative to The officer made contact with the occupant and imme- Public Safety was a major shelter beds. diately smelled the odor of marijuana emitting from the topic in 2014, and a big concern • Housing Charter Fund – vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed 30.5 grams of for me as a Supervisor. The The Board also approved my methamphetamine in a small bag inside the trunk. Board took action to improve proposal to research the revenue The suspect was later identified as Jose Patrick San- the safety of its residents. potential of a $100 million Per- tacruz, a local transient, and he was booked into Santa • Human Trafficking – We manent Housing for the Home- Clara County Jail for being in possession of metham- boosted the fight against this de- less Charter Fund that would phetamine for sales, transportation of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. plorable crime by adding three require no tax increase. Voters Anyone with any information regarding this investigation involving Santacruz or other similar incidents staff positions to the Sheriff’s would be asked to approve a occurring in our city is encouraged to call MPD at (408) 586-2400. Information can be given anonymously Office and two to the District ballot measure setting aside by calling the Crime Tip Hotline at (408) 586-2500 or via Attorney’s Office. The DA’s 0.375 cents per $100 of assessed www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/government/police/crime_tip.asp. Human Trafficking Team is get- property valuation of the taxes ting results in arrests and new they already pay for new perma- leads. We also added a Sheriff’s nent affordable housing. Disoriented woman rescued from fire Officer to protect residents in • Pay for Success – I’ve been rural areas and patrol County and Losier, joined and assisted by officers Ethan working for some time with SUBMITTED BY NEWARK PD pockets of San Jose, and four Katz and Daniel Khairy, were able to evacuate the Step Up Silicon Valley on this positions to fight real estate disoriented woman down the smoky stairs and out innovative project, which is tar- On Friday, December 19, 2014 at approxi- fraud and other financial crimes. mately 12:25 a.m., Newark Police Department to safety. geting the homeless. Unlike tra- (NPD) police officers responded to the 6200 block Additional NPD officers arrived and assisted • EMS Response Times – ditional funding, the County of Joaquin Murieta Avenue to assist the Alameda Alameda County Firefighters with evacuating sur- Minutes count when it comes to pays for services if and when the County Fire Department on a reported residential rounding residences while firefighters extinguished an emergency. That’s why the contractor delivers results – in structure fire. the fire. The Alameda County Fire Department is Board found the City of San this case, the stability of home- Upon arrival, officers found a residence within a investigating the cause of the fire. Inquires related Jose in breach of its 911 emer- less clients. two-story building was on fire with smoke flowing to the fire should be directed to Alameda County gency medical services agree- Fire Department Public Information Officer Aisha ment to respond to 90 percent from within. Officers encountered several people For more information, Knowles at (510) 618-3479. of its emergency calls within on the first floor of the unit, including a male resi- please contact my office at Two residents were transported to an area hospi- eight minutes. We are withhold- dent being aided by neighbors, reporting a female 408-299-5030 or occupant was still on the second floor. Officers An- tal for non-life threatening injuries. Four NPD po- ing payment for these services drew Musantry and Steven Losier responded to the lice officers were transported to an area hospital for until response times improve email me at second floor where they found a 55-year-old female treatment related to smoke inhalation and have and we are exploring options to [email protected]. resident in a disoriented state. Officers Musantry since been released from the hospital. January 6, 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 36

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Cops 4 Kids a success We would like to start off by thanking everyone who contributed to our annual Cops 4 Kids Holiday Toy Drive held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at HPD’s Northern Resource Center – a first for this new location. All of your generous contributions helped provide a lot of joy to so many families in need this holiday season. The Cops 4 Kids Holiday Toy Drive was held with Santa Claus and his elves on hand for photos with the children; Christmas caroling and musical entertainment provided by our local Girl Scout Troop; as well as coffee, cocoa and pastry spread for all the families to enjoy. Over 40 volunteers were on hand that day to help make this toy drive a successful one. This year, we were able to help over 100 families in need, including 11 families at Ruby’s Place, a shelter that provides much needed services for women and children in crisis who are victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and homelessness. We were also granted 52 brand new bicycles, helmets and bike locks to *We will review your car’s donate – all graciously given to us from Turning scheduled maintenance report Wheels for Kids, a local nonprofit organization and perform all necessary services on the scheduled mainte- that donates bicycles to at-risk and underprivi- nance (to the right) leged children around the Bay Area. We received numerous monetary and toy do- Most Cars and Trucks nations from local businesses and corporate sponsors: Eden Jewelry & Loan Co., Digicom SMOG INSPECTION Wireless, Val’s Burgers, Wienerschnitzel, Hay- FREE ward Body Shop, Turf Club, Model Liquors, $24.95 Straw Hat, Sapporo, B St PHO, Emil Villas, $8.25 + Certificate E.T.F. DIAGNOSTIC Hayward Toyota, Hayward Nissan, Bogue’s Most cars, van's & truck's extra on Check Engine Light Welding Service, Eko Coffee Bar, Vintage Alley, With this coupon only. 2525 Vintage and Modern Clothing, Hayward or Service Engine Exp. 1/30/15 Volkswagen, Hayward Animal Shelter, Eden Soon Light Garden Mobile Homes, Alma’s Creations, AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE (If work done here) Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Serpico Land- Don’t ignore that 95 “Check engine” light. scaping, 7-Eleven, Hayward Neighborhood Alert $24. + FREON and Hayward Police Officers’ Association. It could be a signal of Special thanks to all HPD employees, police Easy Service we will check for a serious problem leaks Most cars and Light Duty Trucks. explorers, downtown ambassadors and commu- Exp. 1/30/15 nity volunteers, who put in so much time and With this coupon only. energy into this event. Exp. 1/30/15 TIMING BELT SPECIAL TRANSMISSION SERVICE LUBE, OIL AND FILTER Community Service Officer Alicia Romero 95 Detective Angela Irizarry 95 + parts 95 $19. + disposal fee Hayward Police Department $89. $79. Includes: Up to 5 qts. Oil - Oil Fil- Includes: 5 Quarts Fluid* 4-cylinder - P/S, A/C $25.00 each ter Lube All Fittings - Fill Up Call for a quote New Filter & Gaskets, Check For Leaks - Most cars and trucks. *Special fluids extra. All Fluids - Safety Inspection Most cars and Trucks. With this coupon only. Most cars. With this coupon only. Exp. 1/30/15 With this coupon only Exp. 1/30/15 Exp. 1/30/15 RADIATOR FLUSH MINOR TUNE-UP 95 + Coolant 95 95 95 $29. 4-CYL. $24. 6-CYL. $49. 8-CYL. $69. Drain, Pressure Test Cooling System & Radiator Cap. Check Water Pump, 12-Month or 12,000-Mile Warranty - Includes: Spark Plugs, Check All Ignition Parts, Clamps Belts & Hoses Most cars and Adjust Timing. Most cars and Trucks. Platinum Plugs Extra. With this coupon only. Light Duty Trucks. With this coupon only. Exp. Exp. 1/30/15 Exp. 1/30/15