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Spring is in the air, and it smells like gulal powder! Holi falls on Wednesday, March 27 this year. Also called The Festival of Colors, Holi is a Hindu holi- day celebrated on the day after the full moon in the Hindu lunar calendar month of Phalgun, usu- ally in late February or March. Holi is one of the most antici- pated holidays, and not only for the good food. Gulal powder (perfumed colored powder) and colored water are tossed on any- body and everybody, regardless of continued on page 17

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A large crowd started to form in front of the Hayward City Hall Rotunda about one hour before the Giants were scheduled to unveil their 2010 and 2012 World Series trophies. Excitement was palpable as people of all ages took advantage of a rare opportunity to have their picture taken with the awards. Hayward Police Lieu- tenant Sheryl Boykins and others on the Hayward Junior Giants staff were on hand to watch as the culmination of their efforts to bring the trophies to a local venue were rewarded by the attendance of approximately 1500 enthusiastic fans. The tro- phy tour has almost completed its tour of 85 cities. After final visits to the World Baseball Classic in San Francisco, Tracy, San Mateo and San Rafael, it will com- plete its journey March 26 in Medford, Oregon. The Junior Giants program has been a great benefit to the local program by pro- viding equipment, uniforms, training and coaching for local youth.

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The Niles Canyon Railway (NCRY) kicks off its spring season with an “all steam weekend,” April 6 and 7. Dedicated volunteers at NCRY have kept the proud steam and rail history of the region alive throughout the year, preserving the magical sounds of steam whistles, the smell of coal smoke and the sight of steel wheels rolling along the rails. Adding to the splendor of riding the rails of history this spring, nature has pre- pared a visual feast of wildflowers along the way. continued on page 16

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New study shows earlier use of Gamma Knife radiosurgery can help prevent permanent hearing loss from non-cancerous brain tumor his week is Brain Awareness Week, People in their 40s and 50s tend to be at a global campaign to increase pub- higher risk of having an acoustic neuroma. T lic awareness of the progress and “Acoustic neuromas usually grow benefits of brain research. Event sponsor slowly, with symptoms appearing gradu- the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives ally,” said Dr. Kunwar. states, “disorders of the brain are a major Symptoms may include ringing in the cause of death and disability worldwide” so ear or increasing dizziness and problems “finding ways to prevent, treat, and cure with balance, sometimes accompanied by disorders of the nervous system is a pri- nausea or vomiting. There may also be mary goal of neuroscience research.” hearing loss, usually in one ear, or a feeling Here in the Tri-City area, the latest of pressure in the ear. neuroscience research is having an impact “If you have these symptoms, especially on advanced medical care offered at Wash- hearing loss, ringing in your ear or diffi- ington Hospital’s Taylor McAdam Bell culty with balance, you should see your Neuroscience Institute. One example is a doctor,” recommended Dr. Kunwar. French study of treatment for acoustic Diagnosing an acoustic neuroma can be neuroma, a non-cancerous brain tumor lo- difficult, especially in its early stages, he cated on the main nerve leading from the added. One reason is that the symptoms inner ear to the brain. are similar to those experienced by people Neurosurgeon Sandeep Kunwar, M.D., who have middle or inner ear problems. co-medical director of the Institute’s To check for an acoustic neuroma, doc- Gamma Knife program, reports the study tors perform an ear exam and hearing test. shows Gamma Knife radiosurgery for An MRI, or magnetic resonance image, is acoustic neuroma, when done at an earlier Sandeep Kunwar, M.D., a neurosurgeon and co-medical director of the Gamma Knife Program at Washington taken to confirm the existence, size and lo- stage than recommended previously, can Hospital’s Taylor McAdam Bell Neuroscience Institute, says Gamma Knife radiosurgery is an excellent al- cation of the tumor. lessen the chance of a patient experiencing ternative to surgery and other forms of conventional radiation therapy for some conditions. In addition to When a neurosurgeon determines that permanent hearing damage. benign brain tumors, the Gamma Knife is used to treat malignant tumors, brain aneurysms, epilepsy, neu- the acoustic neuroma should be treated, rovascular diseases, spinal conditions and movement disorders. “Sometimes, people with acoustic neu- options include traditional open surgery or roma have no symptoms, especially in the “Data from this new study indicates radio- fectiveness, we are becoming more aggressive minimally invasive endoscopic micro- early stages. Until now, doctors believed sim- surgery with the Gamma Knife, when done in treating acoustic neuromas.” surgery to remove the tumor. With sur- ply monitoring the tumor was often the best at an earlier stage, increases the likelihood of About 3,000 Americans are diagnosed gery, there is a risk that the patient’s facial strategy,” explained Dr. Kunwar. “But, if the preserving a patient’s hearing,” he continued. with acoustic neuroma each year. This type tumor grows, patients are at risk of being un- “For this reason and because the Gamma of benign tumor represents from 5 percent continued on page 11 able to recover their hearing.” Knife has an excellent record of safety and ef- to 10 percent of all brain tumors in adults. 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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12:00 PM What Are Your Vital Signs 12:00 AM Telling You? Movement Disorders, Strengthen Your Back! Diabetes Matters: Vacation Heel Problems and Minimally Invasive Hip Parkinson's Disease, Learn to Improve Your 12:30 PM or Travel Plans? Treatment Options Replacement Get Back On Your Feet: Tremors and Epilepsy Back Fitness Varicose Veins and Chronic 12:30 AM New Treatment Options Venous Disease for Ankle Conditions 1:00 PM Minimally Invasive Treat- 1:00 AM ment for Common Washington Women's Women's Health Women's Health Gynecologic Conditions Center: Circulation 101 Conference: Can Lifestyle Voices InHealth: Healthy Minimally Invasive Surgery Conference: Food and Mood: How One Can 1:30 PM Voices InHealth: New for Women - Part 1: Reduce the Risk of Pregnancy for Lower Back Disorders Affect the Other 1:30 AM Surgical Options for Varicose Veins Cancer? (Late Start) Breast Cancer Treatment 2:00 PM Disaster Preparedness 2:00 AM

2:30 PM Shingles Disaster Preparedness Varicose Veins and 2:30 AM Washington Township Washington Township Chronic Venous Disease Washington Township Health Care District Health Care District Important Immunizations Health Care District 3:00 PM Board Meeting Board Meeting for Healthy Adults Board Meeting 3:00 AM February 13th, 2013 February 13th, 2013 February 13, 2013 Your Concerns InHealth: 3:30 PM Senior Scam Prevention 3:30 AM Alzheimer's Disease

4:00 PM Voices InHealth: Update 4:00 AM Raising Awareness About on the Journey to Magnet Stroke Your Concerns InHealth: Turning 65? Get To Status Don't Let Back Pain Pediatric Care – The 4:30 PM Know Medicare Sideline You 4:30 AM Pre-School Years Caring for an Older Adult: Your Concerns InHealth: Everything You Need to 5:00 PM Senior Scam Prevention Voices InHealth: 5:00 AM Know about Caregiving Community Based Senior Demystifying the Radiation Supportive Services Do You Have Sinus Your Concerns InHealth: Oncology Center 5:30 PM Problems? Learn Exercises to Help Senior Scam Prevention Inside Washington Hospital: 5:30 AM Lower Your Blood Pressure Skin Cancer Patient Safety and Slow Your Heart Rate 6:00 PM Voices InHealth: The 6:00 AM Inside Washington Hospital: Legacy Strength Training Pediatric Care Minimally Invasive What You Should System 6:30 PM Surgery for Lower Back Kidney Transplants Know About Carbs and 6:30 AM Disorders Food Labels Washington Township Washington Township Influenza and Other Health Care District Health Care District Heart Healthy Eating Contagious Respiratory Board Meeting Board Meeting 7:00 PM After Surgery and Beyond 7:00 AM Do You Suffer From Conditions March 13th, 2013 March 13th, 2013 Strengthen Your Back! Breathing Problems? (New) (New) 7:30 PM Learn to Improve Your Chronic Obstructive 7:30 AM Back Fitness Raising Awareness About Pulmonary Disease or Voices InHealth: Radiation Stroke Asthma Safety Arthritis: Do I Have 8:00 PM One of 100 Types? 8:00 AM Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Matters: Top Do You Have Sinus Research: Advancing 8:30 PM Problems? Foods for Heart Health 8:30 AM Your Concerns InHealth: Diabetes Management Washington Township Vitamin Supplements Washington Township Health Care District Health Care District Peripheral Vascular 9:00 PM Board Meeting Board Meeting Disease: Leg Weakness, Symptoms and Treatment 9:00 AM February 13, 2013 February 13, 2013 The Weight to Success & Percutaneous Turning 65? Get To Know Turning 65? Get To Know 9:30 PM Heart Irregularities (Under the Skin) Treatment How to Maintain a Medicare Medicare 9:30 AM Healthy Weight: Good Nutrition is Key 10:00 PM Voices InHealth: New 10:00 AM Do You Suffer From Surgical Options for Breast Breathing Problems? Learn About Nutrition Diabetes Matters: Cancer Treatment Chronic Obstructive 10:30 PM for a Healthy Life Diabetes Viewpoint 10:30 AM Varicose Veins and Chronic Treatment Options for Pulmonary Disease or Venous Disease Knee Problems Asthma Don't Let Back Pain 11:00 PM Sideline You 11:00 AM Vitamins and Supplements - How Useful Are They? Superbugs: Are We Treating Infection: Learn Healthy Nutrition 11:30 PM Winning the Germ War? About Sepsis for Your Heart 11:30 AM Inside Washington Hospital: Inside Washington Hospital: Patient Safety Patient Safety March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 3

Washington Hospital’s Prestigious Magnet Status Highlights Quality Care Washington Hospital urses are on the frontlines when it comes to qual- Dietitian Warns About ity patient care. From the bedside to the operating Bacteria that Nroom, they are involved in nearly every aspect of patient care at Washington Hospital. Today is Certified Could Make You Sick Nurses Day, which honors nurses worldwide who con- tribute to better patient outcomes through national board Reusable grocery bags may be good for the en- certification in their specialty. Certification requires ad- vironment, but they could wreak havoc on your vanced knowledge and skills to better meet the challenges health if you aren’t careful. Bacteria and other of modern nursing. pathogens that come from raw produce, meat, “I enjoy being a certified nurse because I get to share my poultry, and fish can grow in them and contami- increased knowledge with other nurses and that leads to nate other items that could make you sick. improved patient care,” said Yanli Chang, BSN, RN, “There are more than 30 known pathogens ONC, a certified orthopedic nurse at Washington Hospi- that could contaminate your food and cause tal’s Institute for Joint Restoration and Research. “I am very food-borne illnesses,” said Kim Alvari, a regis- passionate about the care I provide and it’s great being able tered dietitian and director of Food and Nutri- to see the results when patients say they received the best tion Services at Washington Hospital. “If you care possible. Our orthopedic services are ranked very high don’t wash your reusable bags, those pathogens for the advanced and specialized treatment options that pa- are left to grow and multiply. Then the next tients receive and I think our success is also a reflection of time you go to the grocery store, you are put- how advanced the nursing care is as well.” ting your food into those contaminated bags.” Washington Hospital’s emphasis on continuing educa- tion and advanced nursing skills helped to earn it Magnet® status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest level of recognition that a hospital can receive for nursing care. This prestigious designation is relatively rare, with only five other hospitals in the Bay Area having earned the distinction. “The Magnet® recognition program recognizes health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excel- lence, and innovations in professional nursing practice,” said Trang Nguyen, BSN, RN-BC, a certified medical-sur- gical nurse at Washington Hospital. “Consumers rely on Tammy Ballantyne, BS, RN, OCN, an oncology certified nurse who works at Washington Hospital’s Sandy Amos R.N. Infusion Center is the Magnet® designation as the ultimate credential for also a cancer survivor. She says being a certified nurse in oncology high-quality nursing. It is the leading source of successful means that in addition to sharing her personal experiences, she can nursing practices and strategies worldwide.” delve deeper into the realm of cancer treatment options that are avail- Certification focuses on the same principles as the Mag- able and better explain to people what they can expect. net® status such as increased nurse retention and satisfac- nursing, hospital, and patient characteristics, the team tion, increased patient satisfaction, decreased mortality found that surgical patients in Magnet® hospitals had 14 rates, and overall improved quality patient care, according percent lower odds of inpatient death within 30 days and to Nguyen. Certification sets a higher standard with evi- 12 percent lower odds of failure-to-rescue compared with dence-based practices, professionalism, and advocating safe similar patients in non-Magnet hospitals. and responsible practices for patients and families. “The Magnet® designation places an emphasis on pro- Lower Mortality Rates With the new law banning plastic grocery bags that went into fessional education for nurses and encourages them to ob- effect in Alameda County on January 1, some of the responsi- In fact, a study published in the October 2012 issue of tain specialty certification,” explained Hillary Baldocchi bility for food safety has been shifted to the consumer. It’s im- Medical Care shows that surgical patients cared for in a BSN, RN, PHN, CNRN, a certified neuroscience nurse at portant to take proper care of your bags and use safe Magnet®-recognized hospital have significantly lower mor- food-handling practices to prevent food-borne illnesses. Washington Hospital who works with stroke patients. tality rates than those cared for in non-Magnet hospitals. “Specialty certification ensures that patients receive the Compounding the problem is the practice Dr. Linda Aiken and her team analyzed data from 564 hos- highest level of care and simultaneously improves patient of leaving reusable bags in the car for conven- pitals in California, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. outcomes.” ience. That way you don’t have to remember to Of the hospitals involved, 56 had received Magnet® recog- bring them, but cars can get hot inside. The nition from the ANCC. Controlling for differences in continued on page 9 danger zone for food is between 41 and 135 degrees, Alvari said. Food is kept cold (below 41) to avoid the growth of dangerous pathogens and heated up to kill pathogens. “The really dangerous zone is between 70 and 125,” she explained. “Think about it, even on a cool day most cars can get above 70. So if you put raw chicken in the bag and some of the juices get on the side of the bag, within 10 hours you will have billions of bacteria cells growing inside the bag.” Another issue with reusable bags is that often shoppers try to cram too much into them because they only have a limited number. “Now you have meat juices contaminating other foods you stuff in there,” Alvari said. “People also set their bags in the cart or on the conveyer belt, which are often loaded with bac- teria because they have come in contact with raw food.” According to Alvari, food-borne illnesses are already a serious problem in this country, af- fecting one in six people each year at an annual cost of about $77 billion. Because so many cases go unreported, that is most likely an un- derestimate, she added. Alvari offered some tips for handling reusable bags that can help protect against food-borne illnesses: Wash your reusable grocery bags in the washing machine frequently. If food has leaked inside the bag, be sure to wash it before you use it again. If your bag has been used to carry nonfood items such as detergents, household cleaners, and other chemicals, wash it before using it to carry food. You may want to consider using different colored bags for food and nonfood items so you can keep them separated. After putting your groceries away, clean the areas where the reusable bags were sitting, espe- cially surfaces where food will be prepared or eaten like counters and tabletops. Store your grocery bags away from contami- nation sources such as chemicals, pets, and children. Don’t store them in your car if you can avoid it. When you are grocery shopping, place the reusable bags on the bottom shelf of the grocery

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nual High School Theatre ans and theater technicians. Over 100 tival encourages young theater artists in Festival this month. The awards are given to aspiring high school their craft, allows them to interact with two-day festival takes place actors and techs performing in multiple others who share the same passions, and March 22 and 23 on the categories including: one-acts, musical the- introduces them to new and exciting mate- Theatre Ohlone College Fremont ater, contemporary and classical plays, rial through energetic competition. Campus, attracting high original monologues, scenes, improv, For questions or more information, e- school students from over video, dance, design and the very popular mail [email protected] or visit 22 schools across Califor- Tech Olympics. http://www.ohlone.edu/instr/the- nia. Each student competes on the first day in atredance/hstheatre.html. The annual event is the hopes of qualifying for the finals held on the festival largest high school theatre second day. Throughout the festival, judges Ohlone College High School festival festival in northern Califor- provide students with both written and ver- Theatre Festival nia. It allows students from bal critiques as they carefully select winners Friday, Mar 22 - Saturday, Mar 23 all over the Bay Area to in the various categories. By participating in Friday: begins at 1 p.m. participate in what the stu- the festival, the high school students not only Saturday: begins at 9 a.m. SUBMITTED BY OHLONE COLLEGE dents describe as a “life-changing” per- engage in theatre workshops and showcase Smith Center at Ohlone College forming arts marathon. More than 200 their talents, they also earn a half-unit of col- 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont More than 650 high school students professionals, professors, and theater prac- lege credit. [email protected] will travel from as far as Grass Valley to titioners come together to make this an Now in its 19th year, the Annual http://www.ohlone.edu/instr/the- participate in Ohlone College’s 19th An- unforgettable day for these young thespi- Ohlone College High School Theatre Fes- atredance/hstheatre.html

for increasing rider- existing riders and increase rider- ship and reducing ship; 2) Eliminate paper transfers, congestion. which are abused and the source Another service al- of operator/rider conflicts; 3) In- ternative is augmenta- troduce a Day Pass and a 7-Day tion of Transbay Pass, reasonably priced and avail- service to San Fran- able primarily on Clipper Cards; cisco with an addi- and 4) Expand the number of SUBMITTED BY ALANNA POWELL tional route along Clipper Card sales locations, Oakland’s Fruitvale making the card more accessible Join us as we celebrate Boldly Me’s first anniversary on Friday, Avenue. The added particularly in low-income areas. April 12 with an evening of delicious food and exciting entertain- Transbay service was The new fare strategies have ment at the Fremont Marriott. Hollywood actress Carolyn Hen- in response to the ca- the additional benefit of reducing nesy (of General Hospital, True Blood, and Cougar Town fame) pacity problems being bus dwell times at bus stops by will be our Master of Ceremonies. experienced on minimizing the use of cash and Tickets include dinner, drinks, and dessert as well as a silent Directors explore lower BART’s transbay paper transfers to board buses. auction, live entertainment, and musical entertainment by the fares/more Transbay and trains, which have That, in turn, could make service Dream Achievers Band, a world traveling band of autistic musi- other service been operating at more reliable, potentially luring cians led by Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN). A standing-room-only more riders and subsequently in- designated childcare area will be available with kid’s meals and en- capacity. crease fare-box revenue. tertainment included at $25 per child. SUBMITTED BY The AC Transit Board of Di- “I am glad we are now taking Corporate sponsorship levels (which include complimentary CLARENCE JOHNSON rectors also reviewed new fare a long-term view of this because tickets and other promotional benefits) are available for this event: strategies recommended by the sometimes a 15 percent increase For more details about the benefits of sponsorships, please con- The Board of Directors of the staff which could increase rider- in fares does not mean a 15 per- tact us at: [email protected] or call (408) 768-9257. You can Alameda-Contra Costa Transit ship and revenue through the in- cent increase in revenue,” said purchase sponsorship packages online, or save on processing fees District (AC Transit) is consider- troduction of new fare products Board President Greg Harper. by arranging your sponsorship with us directly. ing service design and fare strate- with accompanying roll backs in While intrigued, Harper and Please support Boldly Me’s ongoing mission to provide counseling gies that would expand service the base cash fare and the price of other board members said more programs, training and recreational classes to help individuals build options, reduce the cost of bus the agency’s monthly pass. Staff information about possible fund- self-esteem and learn to adapt to their physical differences caused from rides while expanding the num- also recommended the elimina- ing and fiscal impacts is needed disease, injury, medical treatments, or physical condition. ber and availability of fare pay- tion of paper transfers issued before taking action on any of the ment choices for passengers. from the fare-box and only allow- staff recommendations. Boldly Me’s Got Talent The service strategies were ing transfers on passes and the In April 2013, staff will pro- Friday, Apr 12 part of a package of proposals, in- Clipper Card. vide the Board a more definitive 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. cluding a Comprehensive Opera- AC Transit is in the third year plan for the revisions to the fare Fremont Marriott tions Analysis (COA) that was of a 10-year fare policy that will policy, and a public comment pe- 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont presented to the Board at a well- automatically increase fares by 15 riod will be established for riders (408) 768-9257 attended public forum the week cents on July 1, 2013, taking and others to voice concerns www.boldlyme.org beginning March 11, 2013. The basic fares from $2.10 to $2.25. about any potential changes. Tickets: $75 adult, $25 child COA recommended AC Transit Staff proposed four alternatives: (part of ticket price is tax deductible) focus its routes in key ‘trunk’ cor- 1) Lower the basic fare to $2, For more about AC Transit, ridors with the greatest potential which would retain the loyalty of visit www.ACTransit.org. Page 6 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 19, 2013

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A bone marrow registration drive will be held March 21 at the Kaiser Permanente Fremont Medical Center (39400 Paseo Padre Park- way, Fremont) for Joey Tyquiengco, a Hayward resident battling can- cer and in need of a bone marrow match. Tiquiengco, 41, originally from Guam, was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in 2011. He is being treated at Univer- sity of California-San Francisco. Before his cancer diagnosis, he worked at Costco in Hayward. Joey has been active in hosting bone mar- row/stem cell registra- tion drives in the Bay Area within the Chamorro and Fil- ipino communities to encourage them to be- come potential bone marrow/stem cell donors. Guam is a big sup- porter of Joey since his diagnosis. Joey, his SUBMITTED BY CHRIS CAVETTE was about the same time General Motors opened its family and his sup- PHOTO BY PHILLIP CAVETTE assembly plant at the south end of Fremont Boule- porters have been vard and the area was booming. The Hillmans hosting bone quickly added twelve more lanes on the west side of marrow/stem cell reg- If the Cloverleaf Family Bowl in the Irvington the original bowling alley in 1963, then another istration drives in Guam with great success. Joey is still looking for his district of Fremont looks like something out of the twelve on the east side in 1974 to keep pace with life-saving donor. 1950s or 60s, that’s because it is. In fact, the popu- the growing popularity of the place. The 50th an- The national pool of Asian donors is small, and in the U.S., there is lar bowling center will officially celebrate its 50th niversary celebration is in recognition of the original a shortage of minority donors on the national registry. Anniversary on Saturday, March 23, with a team purchase by the Hillmans. “Cancer affects everybody,” said James De Lara, Senior Outreach and tournament starting at 1 p.m. Today, the Cloverleaf Family Bowl is jointly Volunteer Manager for the Asian American Donor Program, a non-profit The original Cloverleaf Family Bowl was built in owned and operated by the Hillman and Cham- agency in Alameda that is partnered with Be The Match Foundation, the 1959 at 40645 Fremont Boulevard, near the corner bers families. Just like fifty years ago, a steady national organization that helps patients find a bone marrow or umbilical of Grimmer Boulevard. The brightly painted and stream of bowlers still comes through the front cord blood transplant donor, and receive treatment. sharply angled roofline at the entrance is flanked by doors day and night for leagues, tournaments, and “We’re encouraging people to be a donor because by registering as a a cluster of palm trees. Both were typical features of birthday parties. potential bone marrow or stem cell donor, you have the potential to the California Coffee Shop Moderne style of archi- save someone’s life,” De Lara said. tecture that started in Southern California and Cloverleaf Family Bowl To donate, you must be between 18 to 44 years old; meet general spread throughout the West during that period. 40645 Fremont Blvd., Fremont health requirements; complete a consent form and do a cheek swab. According to Jim Chambers, one of the current (510) 656-4411 For additional information on how to become a donor, visit owners, the building had only twenty lanes when M-F: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. www.aadp.org, or call 510-568-3700. David and Marian Hillman bought it in 1963. That Wknd: 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 7 EarthTalk® E - THE ENVIRONMENTAL MAGAZINE Citizen scientists Dear EarthTalk: verse, a citizen science web portal that grew out of What exactly are “citizen scientists” and how can the online crowdsourced Galaxy Zoo project, I become one? whereby amateur astronomers help classify the mor- Eric Wilson, Barre, MA phology of galaxies. Over 700,000 volunteers have so far contributed time to various Zooniverse proj- “Citizen scientists” are members of the public who ects. Many Zooniverse projects pertain to space and help scientists and researchers by making observations astronomy, but green-leaning citizen scientists will and/or collecting and recording data. The term was find plenty to pitch in on there. For example, ana- first popularized by the National Audubon Society as lyzing wartime ship logs to better model Earth’s cli- part of its annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), dur- mate, categorizing underwater calls from ing which volunteers from across the country fan out endangered killer whales to help identify and track to count local birds. The aggregated data has been family groups, or identifying African animals helping Audubon assess the health of U.S. bird popu- “caught” on millions of camera trap pictures. lations and plan its conservation initiatives accordingly According to Zooniverse, conducting research by since the tradition began in 1900. using citizen science has several advantages. One is Thousands of Audubon members still participate the ability to cope with extremely large data sets so in the CBC, though modern-day citizen scientists that researchers can access many person-years’ worth are more likely to be members of Project Noah, an of classifications within days, weeks or months. An- app-based tool that allows everyday people to share other is the fact that so many multiple independent wildlife sightings via their Internet-connected mo- interactions with the data sets help highlight quanti- bile devices. Through the power of so-called tative errors and also serve as great training regimens “crowdsourcing” (outsourcing a task to a distributed for how to incorporate machine learning approaches but undefined group of people), it has become one to classification problems. of the most popular online communities for nature “While the primary goal of our projects is to exploration and documentation. User-created local produce academic research, by their very nature missions allow members to observe specific wildlife they are also outreach projects,” reports Zooniverse. species based on their own interests, accessing the “As it involves our volunteers directly in the process efforts and enthusiasm of other Project Noah mem- of research, citizen science is a powerful tool for bers in the process. And of course, individuals or both formal and informal education.” small groups or classes can search for other missions CONTACTS: Audubon CBC, to help via Project Noah’s website or mobile app. http://birds.audubon.org/christmas-bird-count; Some other examples of environmentally oriented Project Noah, www.projectnoah.org; citizen science include BugGuide.net, an online com- BugGuide.net, wwwbugguide.net; Zooniverse, munity of amateur and professional naturalists who www.zooniverse.org. share observations of insects and collaborate on related research, and Citclops, a European Union-funded EarthTalk® is written and edited by Roddy Scheer project where everyday people help scientists gather and Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of E - data to assess the environmental status of water bodies The Environmental Magazine (www.emagazine.com). across that continent. Send questions to: [email protected]. Sub- Budding citizen scientists looking for different scribe: www.emagazine.com/subscribe. Free Trial Issue: types of projects can browse the offerings on Zooni- www.emagazine.com/trial. Abode Services receives grant from Fremont Bank agencies responsible for their well- being. The team consists of a full- time social worker and a peer counselor who collaborate with local law enforcement to connect individ- uals with critical health, social service and housing programs. “This generous grant from Fre- mont Bank Foundation will sup- port our ongoing partnership with local law enforcement to help homeless people access housing, health care, and other services,” said Louis Chicoine, Abode Serv- ices’ executive director. “The HOPE Crisis Outreach Team meets a critical need in our com- munity, and we appreciate the foundation’s commitment to keep Marie-Pascale Peterson, Director of Community Outreach at Fremont Bank, presents it moving forward in service to Fre- a $25,000 check to Louis Chicoine, Executive Director of Abode Services. mont’s most vulnerable residents.” SUBMITTED BY KURT HEATH In the first seven months of operation, HCOT engaged nearly 100 individuals, successfully con- Fremont Bank Foundation awarded Abode Serv- necting many of them with mental and primary ices $25,000 on February 25 for its HOPE Crisis health care, shelter services, and permanent housing, Outreach Team (HCOT), an innovative partnership among other programs. with Fremont’s Police Department and Human “The HOPE Crisis Outreach Team is one of the Services Division to care more effectively for the most creative partnerships I’ve seen to care responsibly city’s homeless. for the homeless in a community,” said Hattie Hyman HCOT was formed last year to engage Fremont’s Hughes, president of Fremont Bank Foundation. homeless population and improve coordination among Visit www.abodeservices.org to learn more.

SUBMITTED BY KIM HUGGETT Oakland, Executive Director of The Judah L. Magnes Museum in Berkeley, Western Regional Ex- How nonprofit organizations can get the most ecutive Director for The Foundation Fighting out of their volunteers will be the focus of a presen- Blindness, and in various fundraising positions at tation to the Hayward Nonprofit Alliance (HNPA) UC Berkeley. when it meets on March 21, 2013 at 10 a.m. at The HNPA is an affiliate of the Hayward Cham- Eden Medical Center, 20103 Lake Chabot Road, ber of Commerce for more than 100 nonprofit Castro Valley. member organizations in cooperation with the Hay- The meeting will be held on the second floor of ward Area Historical Society and the Nonprofit Re- the new medical office building attached to the new source Center. hospital. The presentation will focus on how to For information, visit the Hayward Chamber of build boards of directors, recruit fund-raisers and Commerce, 22561 Main Street, Hayward, call recognize volunteer leaders for the work they do. (510) 537-2424 or email www.Hayward.org. Presenter Terry Pink Alexander, Executive Direc- tor of the Eden Medical Center Foundation man- Engaging Your Volunteers ages a development staff and works with a board of Thursday, Mar 21 directors to coordinate all foundation fundraising 10 a.m. activities. Her expertise includes recruiting, training, Eden Medical Center and supporting volunteers who contribute to 20103 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley fundraising. Her experience includes serving as Di- (510) 537-2424 rector of Development for Head-Royce School in www.Hayward.org Page 8 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 19, 2013

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March 8 A patron was in the bus zone at 6:19 a.m. when an adult male came up to him and SUBMITTED BY FREMONT PD threatened to kill him (unprovoked). The suspect then tried to strike the victim, but On Thursday, March 14, for the second day in a missed. The victim was able to get away and row Thornton Jr. High School received a bomb threat call for help. Officers located the suspect and that came in via multiple telephone calls. Quick think- detained him until the victim identified him ing staff, with the help of patrol officers, was able to as the responsible person. The suspect had determine that a student on campus was responsible. It an $85,000 warrant for DUI and a $5,000 is unlikely that this student was acting alone and offi- warrant for disturbing the peace. The victim cers are continuing to investigate whether additional placed the suspect under citizen’s arrest for people are involved. Due to a number circumstances threatening and assaulting him. The suspect stemming from Wednesday’s incident, the school was was booked into the Santa Rita Jail for the not placed on lock-down. warrants, making threats and the assault. A 14-year old male student was arrested and re- leased to his parents on a NTA (Notice to Appear) charging him with two counts each of a bomb threat at a school and domestic terrorist threats. The incident Fremont was supervised by Sgt. Crandall & SRO Sgt. Koepf. Police Log Union City SUBMITTED BY FREMONT PD

March 8 Police Log Three Asian males knocked on Reporting Party’s (RP) door in the 4300 block of Dorsey SUBMITTED BY UNION CITY PD Avenue and when RP answered through the door, they claimed to be looking for someone March 8 who did not live there. They then sped off in a At 10:25 a.m., officers were dispatched to an “in- silver import vehicle, possibly a Honda. progress” residential burglary on Elias Drive. A resident March 9 living in the area called 911 to report two male subjects Kudos to several citizens who called FPD attempting to break a window on his neighbor’s home. with driving observations of suspected DUI Responding officers observed two males matching the sus- drivers! Arrests include: Ofc. Hunt stopped pect descriptions attempting to leave the area. The two ju- and arrested a 49 year old adult female for venile males attempted to run away as Officer Vasicek DUI; Sgt. McCormick stopped and arrested a approached them. Both males were arrested after a short 27 year old adult male for DUI. foot pursuit. Property from the residential burglary was A residential burglary occurred on Ferdi- located on the suspects. Both juveniles were transported to nand investigated by Barbero. Juvenile Hall. One of the arrestees later stated that they March 10 randomly picked out a house that had no cars parked in Ofc. Luevano documented fresh gang graf- the driveway. They then peeked into the garage window’s fiti in the area of Dusterberry/Hansen. Graffiti to determine if cars were in the garage. They walked appears to be from a Newark norteno gang around to the rear of the house and smashed open a rear “YNL”. Documented. French-style door to gain entry. Excellent job by neighbors Two black male adults, both armed with alerting the police to the whereabouts of the second sus- handguns, entered Haller’s Pharmacy and pect who was hiding in a bush. Neither suspect is from robbed it of Oxycodone. They were last seen the neighborhood. running w/b into the parking lot. Both were Officers responded to Wal-Mart to investigate a wearing masks so there is a very limited de- bomb threat at 4:53 p.m. Someone called into the store scription. Investigated by Ofc. Luevano. and threatened that a bomb was at the location. Pre- March 11 cautionary steps were to taken to ensure the safety of At about 10:15 a.m., Ofc. Peters and Ofc. persons in the area. No device was located at the store. Dias were dispatched to Fry’s Electronics on a Officers Lanier and Rodriguez conducted a security possible theft in progress. Fry’s security saw a check at Arroyo Park at 8:38 p.m. The officers located suspicious vehicle park near an emergency exit three males smoking marijuana inside of a vehicle. The and one occupant entered Fry’s. As expected, driver fled in the vehicle as the officers approached the suspected, an adult male, Redwood City them. The officers pursued the suspect vehicle onto resident, committed a theft and left the store; Royal Ann Drive, near Chinook Court. One of the oc- Ofc. Peters was waiting for him. The suspect cupants stayed inside the vehicle, while the other two immediately took off running through the occupants fled on foot. One of the suspects was ar- parking lot but could not outrun Ofc. Peters in rested after a short foot chase. The driver and second his patrol car. He quickly surrendered without suspect was identified as Mr. Samir Hudieb of Union incident. Ofc. Dias contacted the driver and City. Mr. Hudieb is still outstanding and anyone with accomplice, an adult male, Redwood City resi- information about his whereabouts is encouraged to dent, as he tried to drive out of the parking lot. contact the Investigations Unit. A significant amount of methamphetamine, March 10 several computers, credit cards, and other sus- Officer Persinger investigated a suspicious device at picious property was recovered. Both were the Citibank on Decoto Road. A customer noticed a booked for a variety of felony charges. new card skimmer near the ATM. The customer pulled Officers responded to GameStop at the Fre- on the new card skimmer and a false face plate pulled mont Hub on a reported armed robbery. The away from the actual ATM. Criminals are known to suspect produced a black firearm and ordered place accessory card readers over machines in an at- continued on page 36 continued on page 36

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Fremont community members are invited to attend the third “Coffee with Cops” event scheduled this year. Meet with Interim Chief of Police Richard Lucero and his command staff in an informal, friendly setting. Officers from Patrol, Street Crimes and specialists from the Community Engagement Unit will be available to talk with folks about community issues, neighborhood con- cerns or just get acquainted with you. We hope to see you for coffee next week. No formal presentation is planned. Future coffee events will be held during evening hours. Coffee with Cops Wednesday, Mar 27 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Ardenwood Forest Club House 5016 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 790-6740 March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 9

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The ANCC’s strong emphasis on advanced skills also requires Washington Hospital nurs- ing staff to continually increase their knowledge and abilities year after year. “I am a cancer survivor, so I know what it’s like from the patient’s perspective,” added Tammy Ballantyne, BS, RN, OCN, an oncology certified nurse who works at Washington Hospital’s Sandy Amos R.N. Infusion Center. “I received my chemotherapy and breast cancer surgery at Washington Hospital and it was the support that I received from the nurses during my treatment that helped motivate me to become a nurse. Chemotherapy is scary and I wanted to give back. That’s why I became a specialized oncology nurse. Being a certified nurse in this specialty means that I have the ability to delve deeper into the realm of cancer treatment options that are available. I can better explain to people what they are going to go through and share my own experiences with them as well.” For more information about Washington Hospital’s Magnet® status, visit www.whhs.com/magnet. To learn more about the Magnet recognition program and nurse credentialing, visit www.nursecredentialing.org.

continued from page 3 fish. Put each item in its own plastic bag to separate it from other food items. Do not place the reusable bags on the conveyer belt at check out. Hand them to the bagger or if you are bagging them yourself, carry them to the bagging area. “There are a lot of things to think about with reusable bags,” Alvari said. “Some of the re- sponsibility for food safety has been shifted to the consumer, so it’s important to take proper care of your bags and use safe food-handling cart while you are shopping. That area is not as practices to prevent food-borne illnesses.” likely to be contaminated. For information about programs and serv- Use the small plastic bags provided by the ices at Washington Hospital that can help store for raw produce, chicken, meat, and you stay healthy, visit www.whhs.com.

SUBMITTED BY FREMONT PD Cataract Have you ever wanted to get an inside look at the Fremont surgery can Police Department? Now is your opportunity. Beginning, Tues- mean freedom day, April 23, 2013, the Fremont Police Department will start it’s next Citizen’s Academy Class. The class will be limited to from glasses! approximately 25 attendee’s and will fill fast, so don’t delay and sign up today. In the past, choosing the The free twelve session program will run for nine-weeks. type of lens to implant The 40-hour academy generally meets one night a week from 7 was made by the cataract p.m. – 10 p.m. and one or two Saturday classes will be sched- surgeon; few options uled to accommodate specialized training. The first class on were available. All lens April 23rd is mandatory. implants were monofocal, Participants learn about topics such as police selection and providing excellent vision training, internal investigations, criminal law, patrol opera- after cataract surgery, but tions, communications, crime prevention, crime analysis, usually only for seeing firearms training, critical incidents, narcotics, gangs, traffic en- things at a distance such forcement and much more. as distant signs when To learn more about the academy and to sign up go to www.fremontpolice.org/citizensacademy. If you have any ques- driving, going to a movie tions, please contact Lt. Fred Bobbitt at [email protected] or a ballgame. Corrective or call 510-790-6917. glasses were necessary for near vision activity: read- ing, knitting, sewing, playing cards or keeping your golf score. Today, Dr. Shobha Tandon is able to offer a choice – a multifocal lens. This type of lens provides excellent vision after cataract surgery at a variety of distances. Multifocal lens implants correct both your distance and near vision. For the vast majority of patients, having a multifocal lens im- plant means that they will be able to see at distance and up close - drive, watch television, read or do crafts - without glasses. Page 10 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 19, 2013 History Warm Springs arm Springs could be called “the land of Wwater” not only be- cause, as its name suggests, water flows to the surface from under- ground. However, in the past, natural warm water springs were a notable feature of the area. We don’t know much about who first discovered these springs or the names that Native Americans may have used to describe them. Charles Shinn wrote that early Spanish settlers called the ravine above the springs “Agua Caliente”

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ground, all traveling toward the Fremont City Council adopted a bay. A branch of Coyote Slough plan to install a 12-inch main formed much of the southern down Warren Avenue and an 18- boundary of Washington Town- inch main in front of Warm ship. Pioneer settlers built their Springs School. The plan was fi- houses close to these creeks. nanced by the Alameda County Mud Creek, which travels in- Water District with a City guar- land to the edge of the old Agua antee to return the cost through Agua Fria Creek Caliente Rancho, receives much hydrant rental until the Water of its fresh water from the slopes District had recovered its (Hot Water) and the creek that of Mission Peak; it was here that $40,000 investment. The City of flows from it, Agua Caliente Warm Springs Landing and Fremont paid $1600 annually Creek. We do know that some Dixon’s Landings were estab- until development in Warm Native Americans established lished. The water was deep Springs called for additional hy- their homes at the springs and enough so shallow draft drants and extended service. others came to camp and use the schooners and scows could navi- There came a time when waters for medicinal purposes. gate, unloading merchandise farmers used so much water for

Warmsprings from San Francisco and taking irrigation that the water table fell A Mission San Jose writer de- grain back to markets in San and wells had to be dug deeper. scribed the springs as “nearby.” Francisco. These landings pro- Commercial construction and Skilled engineers at Mission San vided vital transportation for an housing developments increased Jose transported the warm water area that otherwise would have the demand for water. People through an aqueduct to use for been isolated. campaigned and encouraged local bathing and laundering. Spanish Farmers not fortunate enough officials to find additional sources families sent their servants here or to have springs near their homes of water. Alameda County Water came themselves with ox-carts District officials studied sites for loaded with soiled clothing and water storage and routes for linens to be cleaned in the soft transporting water. waters. Water, whether hot or A bond election was held in cold, was always a great blessing 1955 to provide money for a dis- for any mission. tribution system. The Warm The springs - five of them in Springs area was added to the one group and a sixth about a Alameda County Water District; quarter of a mile distant - were the sixties brought the South Bay located in the foothills at an ele- Aqueduct and a continued search vation of about 350 feet. About for water. The year 1977 is re- 50,000 gallons flowed daily at a membered by many as a year of temperature of approximately 98 water shortage and voluntary ra- degrees. Springs water contained tioning. Water has been and con- a solution of sulphur, soda and tinues to be a critical resource for borax that resists rusting and re- Warm Springs and the entire Tri- quired little soap for cleaning City area. purposes. The springs became the prop- erty of Fulgencio Higuera when he was awarded Rancho del Agua Windmill and Tankhouse Caliente in 1836. His sons had to haul water or dig wells. erected several adobes for their There was at least one artesian well homes near the creek. Clemente near Warm Springs Landing, but Columbet bought the property for most, water had to be pumped and established a resort at the when needed. Hand pumps were springs that became very popular, sometimes used and even installed even famous, around the state in covered areas, but the usual and abroad. method for pumping water was a As a result of the 1868 earth- windmill. Water was then stored in quake, buildings on the property an elevated water tank, usually were damaged and the water above a tank house, and available cooled. Leland Stanford bought by gravity flow. the property in 1869; his family An unusual use of water was planted vineyards managed by his the G. K. Fish Hatchery on brother Josiah, creating the Le- Warm Springs Boulevard which land Stanford Winery and a pri- Gerry and Diane Klinke built on vate country estate. The last use the site of a former chicken ranch of the land as a winery was by the operated by Agnes Keyes. They Weibel family from 1946 until PHILIP HOLMES constructed a fish pond and filled late 1990s. it with colorful Koi fish which Springs on the slope and in PEEK INTO THE PAST they sold along with filters and the valleys leading up to Mission fish supplies. They also installed www.museumoflocalhistory.org Peak flowed into small streams - and repaired filter systems. Agua Fria, Agua Caliente, Scott, Photos courtesy of Residents were still struggling Toroges - or disappeared into the The Museum of Local History to get water in 1958 when the March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 11

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nerve or hearing may be damaged. Radiation therapy is another option to slow or stop tumor growth “Gamma Knife radiosurgery is an excellent alternative to surgery and other forms of conventional radia- tion therapy,” stated Dr. Kunwar. “Compared to surgery, the Gamma Knife controls tumor growth 97 per- cent of the time, and the chance of facial nerve injury is less than 1 percent. There is also a much lower risk of infection than with conventional surgery.” Gamma Knife radiosurgery is nearly painless, and patients usually return home the same day the procedures is done, resuming normal activities the day after that. Rather than making an incision to remove the tumor, the Gamma Knife uses precisely focused beams of radiation to stop the tumor’s growth without the risk of harming nearby tissue. This is especially critical when tumors are located near sensitive areas of the brain. Dr. Kunwar is part of a skilled team of experts at Washington Hospital that includes physicians and sur- geons, a physicist, technologists, nurses and other health care professionals. At the Taylor McAdam Bell Neuroscience Institute, they treat adults and children with a wide range of neurological problems. The Leksell Gamma Knife PERFEXION, which is the Institute’s technological cornerstone, is the worldwide gold standard for non-invasive radiosurgical treatment of many conditions involving the head and neck. Besides benign brain tumors, the Gamma Knife is used to treat malignant tumors, brain aneurysms, epilepsy, neurovascular diseases, spinal conditions and movement disorders.

Lean more To find out more about the Gamma Knife Program at Washington Hospital, go to www.gammaknifeprogram.com. For more information about Washington Hospital, visit www.whhs.com. For more about Brain Awareness Week, visit the Web site of the Dana Foundation at www.dana.org. School Board considers honoring Filipino civil rights workers

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Union City residents may soon be honoring two notable figures in U.S. History. At the March 19 meeting of the New Haven Unified School District Board, members will vote on a plan to rename Alvarado Middle School Middle School after two important, but often forgot- ten, leaders in the farm labor movement of the 1960s: Larry Itliong and Philip Vera Cruz. Several community groups, including the Pilipino-American Society for Education, Kaisahan, Filipino Advocates for Justice, Pilipino Youth Coalition and students of the Tagalog and Filipino Heritage Studies classes from James Logan High School have spearheaded the renaming campaign. Their efforts have in- cluded petition-signing activities and sponsoring history workshops on the contributions of Filipinos to American culture and history. A public hearing on the matter was held on March 5. Numerous organizations, such as the State Asian Assembly Caucus, the Filipino Advocates for Justice, the Korematsu Institute at the Asian Law Caucus, and The League of Filipino American Veterans came out in support of the name change, as did represen- tatives for politicians Assemblyman Ron Bonta, Assemblyman Quirk, and Union City Council Members Jim Navarro and Pat Gacoscos. Anthony Chavez, grandson of Cesar Chavez, sent a letter of support. Although a vast number of Union City’s residents are in favor of the name change, there has been some opposition. The primary objection, raised at the March 5 hearing, was the financial cost of chang- ing the name. Athletic uniforms and other school products, for example, would have to be reordered to reflect the change. Despite the opposition, most residents feel the social benefits of the change would outweigh the economic costs, believing it would acknowledge the area’s diversity and raise awareness about Filipino Americans (who make up one-third of Union City’s residents) and their contributions to the city and the country. Philip Vera Cruz and Larry Itliong, who would be honored by the renaming, have long been respected figures in the Filipino community locally and nationally. Both worked tirelessly in the farm labor move- ment. Itliong organized numerous protests and boycotts in California and Alaska, including a highly suc- cessful strike against grape growers in the Coachella Valley. He also founded the Filipino Farm Labor Union (FFLU) and served as the president of the Agricultural Workers’ Organizing Committee (AWOC). Similarly, Vera Cruz participated in many boycotts, such as the Stockton Asparagus Strike of 1948, was president of the short-lived National Farm Labor Union, and was active in AWOC. It was through Itliong’s and Vera Cruz’s leadership that AWOC launched the famous Delano Grape Strike in 1965. Together the two Filipino leaders convinced Cesar Chavez and his union, the National Farm Workers’ Association (NFWA), to join the grape strike. The Delano Grape Strike was the most suc- cessful farm labor strike in U.S. history and was a key step in ending unfair labor practices and improving working conditions for farm laborers. Yet, if not for the efforts of Itliong and Vera Cruz, the strike may have never happened. Not long after the strike, AWOC and the NFWA merged to form the United Farm Workers Union (UFW). Both Vera Cruz and Itliong served as vice president of the organization and continued to fight for the rights and betterment not only of Filipinos, but also of all agricultural workers. To sign a petition in support of the school name change, go to http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/support_the_renaming/signatures Page 12 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 19, 2013

Calif. winemaker buys Oregon vineyard lands AP WIRE SERVICE The company’s has not disclosed how much it paid for the land. Wine industry reports said the PORTLAND, Ore. (AP), Jackson Family Wines, parcels were previously owned by Commonfund, a one of the nation’s largest wine producers, has purchased Connecticut-based institutional investor. nearly 400 acres of land in the Willamette Valley. Wine Business Monthly ranks Jackson Family The purchase by the company best known for its Wines as the ninth largest wine producer in the Kendall-Jackson brand is the first large-scale acquisi- country. Interest in the Willamette Valley by the tion of Oregon vineyard lands by a California wine- prominent winemaker could enhance the region’s maker, The Oregonian newspaper reported reputation for pinot noir. (http://is.gd/3fTUfH ). “There’s plenty of market to go around,’’ Willamette The company said it looks forward to producing Valley Vineyards founder Jim Bernau told the Statesman high-quality Oregon pinot noir at the three parcels: Journal (http://is.gd/WFejLm). “I welcome the further two in the Eola-Amity Hills growing area and one development of the Oregon wine industry.’’ farther south in the foothills near Dallas. Earlier this month, Wine Spectator reported that The company purchased Willamette Valley pinot Jackson Family Wines was interested in the Oregon noir grapes during the 2012 harvest and was im- vineyards. The company wouldn’t confirm its plans pressed by the quality of the fruit, said Barbara at that time, but the article got plenty of attention in Banke, chairwoman of Jackson Family Wines. Oregon’s wine country. “I admire pinot noirs from the Willamette Valley “It’s the talk of the neighborhood. In fact, the val- and its sub-appellations like Eola-Amity Hills,’’ ley,’’ said Pat Dudley, president and marketing direc- Banke said in a statement. tor of Bethel Heights Vineyard. News Corp. Carnival returns to profit; travelers fear mishaps

to spin off AP WIRE SERVICE see it as being enormous,’’ Frank said. The company refused to tell ana- publishing MIAMI (AP), The world’s largest lysts how much it spent each year on cruise line has suffered through a series safety and training. with of high-profile mishaps. Yet passengers In its earnings release Friday, the continue to book vacations thanks to Miami-based company said advance discounts, albeit at a slower pace. bookings for 2013 are behind the $2.56B The company offered more sales same point a year earlier. The com- to help attract passengers after an en- pany also blamed Europe’s economic cash gine fire last month crippled the Car- problems for its inability to raise nival Triumph, leaving 4,200 people prices. North American prices are up AP WIRE SERVICE stranded for five days without work- slightly but those in Europe and Asia NEW YORK (AP), News Corp. ing toilets or power. This week, two are lagging behind. Passengers in Eu- said Friday that it will spin off its more of its ships had mechanical rope are booking vacations much publishing division with $2.56 bil- problems, ruining the vacations of closer to the date of departure. lion in cash and no debt, giving it the thousands of more travelers. Asked if they would like to share means to invest in digital operations Carnival Corp., earned $37 mil- how deep the discounts have been for and acquire businesses. lion, or 5 cents per share, in its first the various lines, Carnival executives The amount of cash the publish- quarter. That compares with a loss of replied, “Not particularly.’’ ing unit will receive was included in a $139 million, or 18 cents per share, a Carnival runs cruises under 10 securities filing on Friday. The year earlier. But its forecast for the brands including Holland America, amount includes a payment of $1.82 year came in below analyst’s predic- Princess, Cunard and Seabourn. billion from the parent company, to tions. Its shares fell more than 3 per- For the quarter that ended Feb. 28, be renamed Fox Group. Another cent in morning trading. adjusted earnings were 8 cents per $741 million is already held in cash On Thursday, the company share. Analysts had expected 3 cents per by the businesses to be spun off. ended the voyage of the Carnival share. Revenue rose slightly to $3.59 The separation of the publishing Dream after the ship’s backup emer- billion. Analysts expected $3.64 billion. businesses from the TV and movie gency diesel generator failed, causing The best thing going for Carnival businesses is expected by June. problems with elevators and toilets. right now is declining fuel prices. The publishing company will in- Instead of continuing back to The cruise line paid $677 per clude newspapers such as The Wall Florida, Carnival was forced to char- metric ton for fuel in the first quar- Street Journal, the HarperCollins ter airplanes to fly home the ship’s ter, down 4 percent from the same book publisher, Australian TV assets 4,300 passengers. The Dream’s next period last year. That savings alone and its fledgling for-profit education trip, which was supposed to start accounted for 3 cents per share. business, Amplify. It will keep the Sunday, was also canceled. All of the However, it is the full-year out- News Corp. name. passengers on that voyage will receive look that worries Wall Street. News Corp. also said Friday that a refund for the cruise and airfare. Carnival had predicted in Decem- the new publishing company would Late Thursday, the company an- ber that revenue would rise in 2013 not have to pay for any further legal nounced another ship - the Legend - by 1 to 2 percent. On Friday, it said costs or civil claims related to the was also having mechanical problems that is now expects revenue to be flat. phone hacking scandal involving its and would skip its stop at the Cay- Other cruise lines have also been British newspapers. News Corp. has man Islands, heading straight to its hurt, mainly because of the lagging spent $346 million on probes related final port in Tampa, Florida instead. European economy. Summer to the case. Vacationers have been wary about Mediterranean cruises favored by The publishing company would be booking cruises ever since the Costa Italians and Spaniards are suffering liable for criminal penalties if they arose. Concordia - also owned by Carnival - due to those countries economic News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch sank off the coast of Italy in January woes. Last month, Royal Caribbean, will be executive chairman of the spun- 2012. Passengers have returned to the the world’s second-largest cruise line off company and remain CEO of Fox seas, but only thanks to deep discounts. wrote down $413.9 million due to a Group. He’ll end up controlling both Following the Triumph mishap, substantial drop in bookings and entities through the nearly 40 percent the cruise line is doing an assessment prices in Spain following the govern- of Class B voting shares he controls of emergency power and redundan- ment’s austerity measures there. through a family trust. cies across its entire fleet, Howard S. Royal Caribbean also blamed residual Robert Thomson will be CEO of Frank, Carnival’s chief operating offi- fears from the Costa Concordia disas- the spun-off News Corp. He had cer, told analysts during a conference ter for a drop in European bookings. been managing editor of The Wall call Friday. There is no estimate to Carnival’s stock was down $1.28, Street Journal. the cost of improvements, which will or 3.6 percent, to $34.45 in morning take some time to carry out. “I don’t trading.

The law has been amended Support grows for virtually every year since it was signed in 1970, often in the form of ``nipping around the edges modifying and carving out exemptions,’’ said Richard Frank, a professor of California environmental practice in the law school of the University of Cali- fornia, Davis. This time, he sees environment law momentum building behind larger changes to the law. BY LAURA OLSON environmental groups are taking ``There is a shrinking minor- ASSOCIATED PRESS seriously the concerns that have ity of stakeholders that believe long been raised by business CEQA shouldn’t be touched or SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP), leaders. changed at all,’’ he said. California’s four-decade-old envi- The champions of change in- Modeled after the National ronmental protection law has clude Gov. Jerry Brown, who has Environmental Policy Act, a fed- been credited with saving habitat, called reforming the law ``the eral law passed the year before, reducing air pollution and giving Lord’s work.’’ Critics say the act is California’s statute requires an residents a voice against deep- being used well beyond its in- initial environmental review for pocketed developers. tended purpose and instead is certain projects and a more com- Yet this year, the California employed by unions, activist prehensive examination if a proj- Environmental Quality Act has groups and even rival developers ect is likely to have significant become a target for sweeping to delay or stop projects they impacts. Supporters say the re- changes in the Legislature. De- don’t like, often at great legal ex- view process leads to modifica- pense to developers. mocrats who typically align with continued on page 29 March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 13 Fremont Is Our Business

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BY MICHAEL R. BLOOD more than a year ago after a tube break permission to restart one of the reac- ASSOCIATED PRESS released a trace of radiation. tors, Unit 2, and run it as reduced Edison has said the senator is off power in hopes of slowing or stop- LOS ANGELES (AP), Federal the mark. ping tube damage. regulators on Friday released parts of The report was authored by Mit- The generators, which resemble a once-confidential report at the cen- subishi Heavy Industries - the Japan- massive steel fire hydrants, control ter of a dispute between California based company that built the plant’s heat in the reactors and operate Sen. Barbara Boxer and the company troubled steam generators. something like a car radiator. At San that runs the troubled San Onofre The problems at the twin-domed Onofre, each one stands 65 feet high, nuclear power plant. plant between Los Angeles and San weighs 1.3 million pounds, with However, sections of the 64-page Diego center on the huge generators, 9,727 U-shaped tubes inside, each report released by the Nuclear Regu- which were installed in a $670 mil- three-quarters of an inch in diameter. latory Commission were redacted, lion overhaul in 2009 and 2010. Overall, NRC records show inves- and it wasn’t immediately clear if the After the plant was shut down, tigators found wear from friction and issues highlighted by Boxer were in- investigators found unusual damage vibration in 15,000 places, in varying cluded. on hundreds of tubes that carry ra- degrees, in 3,401 tubes inside the The Democratic senator said last dioactive water inside the equipment. plant’s four generators, two in each month that the study suggests operator NRC investigators later blamed the reactor. Southern California Edison took short- problem on a flawed computer analy- The plant is owned by SCE, San cuts that compromised safety at the sis that resulted in design flaws. Diego Gas & Electric and the city of seaside plant, which was shut down Edison has asked the NRC for Riverside.

Comedian to Perform at Ohlone College

SUBMITTED BY OHLONE COLLEGE event is one of many events funded by a two-year grant from the Alameda County Behavioral Health Kristina Wong, one of the “Seven Funniest Eco- Care Services through Prop 63 state funds. Comedians” per Mother Nature Network, per- One hour prior to the performance, many event forms her solo comedian act “WONG Flew Over sponsors will have tables in the Smith Center the Cuckoo’s Nest” at the Ohlone College Smith lobby, with information about mental health serv- Center on Wednesday, April 3rd. Her perform- ices they provide. Event sponsors include: STEP ance takes a surprising, raucous approach to di- Up Ohlone, American Foundation for Suicide Pre- rectly address the high rates of depression and even vention, Fremont Hospital, Washington Hospital, suicide among young Asian American women. Al- Asian Community Mental Health Services, the though she uses humor to present her subject, she Afghan Coalition, Portia Belle Hume Center, and has nevertheless taken on the serious mission of the Office of Assemblymember Bill Quirk (D-20). helping these women and others to recognize their This event is also sponsored by ASOC, Associated shared experiences and hopefully to benefit from Students of Ohlone College, and Ohlone College’s her “no topic is sacred” attitude. Asian Pacific American Student Association. Sally Bratton, Director of Ohlone’s Student Health Center said, “We are thrilled to welcome Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Kristina Wong to Ohlone to present her live per- Wednesday, Apr 3 formance of ‘Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.’ Information Tables: 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Kristina is an international performer with roots in Live performance: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. the Bay Area and addresses the subject of suicide Reception: 9:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. very artfully.” Ms. Wong’s performance is part of Smith Center Ohlone College Ohlone’s campus-wide efforts to promote student 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont mental health, through “STEP Up Ohlone”, a (510) 659-6031 grant funded program. www.smithcenter.com. Ohlone College’s Student Health Center is hosting this event as part of the “STEP Up FREE for Ohlone students, staff, faculty (must Ohlone” program, a campus-wide effort to pro- be picked up at box office) mote student mental health, reduce stigma and $5 General Admission discrimination around help-seeking behaviors, and $2 Event Parking increase the capacity of faculty and staff to under- ASL Interpreted stand mental health issues among students. This

Free CERT program

SUBMITTED BY THOR POULSEN

Hayward Fire Department is providing a free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Program which will consist of four evening indoor classes and one outdoor “hands-on” skills class. Participants learn skills that will enable them to provide emergency assistance to their families and immediate neighbors and organize a neighborhood team response. Training will begin April 2013 at Hayward City Hall, 777 B Street, Hayward. Participants must attend all classes to receive certification. CERT training is for all City of Hayward and Fairview residents, aged 18 years or older. Residential verification will be required during the final application process. Residents, who are interested in this free training, can sign-up by clicking on the green “CERT” button on the City of Hayward’s Disaster Preparedness page at http://bit.ly/Pzu6VI. Near the bot- tom of the next page, follow the yellow “Please Click Here” link. Residents will then need to provide only their name, phone num- ber and address in the email. They will receive an email acknowl- edging their enrollment in the program and further directions. For residents without Internet access or more information, con- tact: Hayward Fire Department’s Public Education Officer at (510) 583-4948.

CERT Training Class 1, Monday, April 8, 6-9:30 p.m., Hayward City Hall Class 2, Monday, April 15, 6-9:30 p.m., Hayward City Hall Class 3, Monday, April 22, 6-9:30 p.m., Hayward City Hall Class 4, Monday, April 29, 6-9:30 p.m., Hayward City Hall Skills 5, Monday, May 6, 6-9:30 p.m., Fire Station #6, W. Winton Ave. March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 15 Platinum award for T.G.I.F. Body Shop

SUBMITTED BY ALLISON ALDINGER nual Toys for Tots charity event, contributed numerous equipment donations, served as an active advisory T.G.I.F. (To Get It Fixed) Body Shop, Inc. was member for nearly 20 years and made a commitment presented the Mission Valley ROP Platinum Educa- to the local community with the gainful employment tional Business Partner Award on March 14 in front of program graduates. of over 130 MVROP business and industry advi- The quality CTE provided in Mission Valley ROP sors, staff, and students at their Spring CTE Advi- programs, along with resources and support from sory Meeting. T.G.I.F. Body Shop, Inc., have resulted in preparing For over fifteen years, T.G.I.F. Body Shop, Inc., a students with the hands-on skills, industry training, and successful family owned and operated local business, professionalism needed to secure employment in the has demonstrated unwavering support of Mission Val- Transportation Technology industry. ley ROP and its programs by supporting instruction, The Platinum Educational Business Partner providing industry-relevant feedback to maintain pro- Award highlights the type of relationship that is crit- gram curriculum and its reflection of technology, ical for the ongoing success of career technical edu- trends, and employer expectations regarding student cation programs and the positive benefits that result training in the Auto Body Painting and Refinishing for the students, the community, and local economy program. In addition, T.G.I.F. has created a student when it is treated as a fundamental commitment. scholarship in memory of an instructor’s loved one, en- For the latest news and information about thusiastically sponsored students to compete in the an- MVROP, visit us on the web at www.mvrop.org. Making Fremont safer

“Man of existential frustration is always unhappy, even enjoying social success. Man of existential fulfillment is always happy, even not enjoying social success.” Huberto Rohden

Discover and mature your spirituality through meditation and intuition and learn the purpose and plan of God under a totally new perspective:

SUBMITTED BY what we can do to support them. Talking about teenage dating vio- www.CuoreFoundation.org/courses.htm SANJANA CHOPRA lence, Rodney mentioned how many of these kids had never seen what a real relationship is like. They get their foremost education from what “We don’t have to give up our they see around them, in their homes. Adults have to lead by example. lives to serve,” said Rodney This was followed by a panel on School Safety which had represen- Clark, Executive Director, SAVE tation from the Board of Fremont (Safe Alternatives to Violent En- Unified School District - Desrie vironments) in his address at the Campbell, Clerk, FUSD and the “Safe and Peaceful Fremont: A President of the Fremont Educa- Leadership Conference” held at tion Foundation, and Lily Mei, Fremont Family Resource Center Board Member. They brought up on March 9. His words aptly de- the issues of school security in the scribed the sentiment behind the post-Newtown era and the steps conference, which was organized they were taking to address this. by Art of Living Foundation as They discussed the subject of bul- part of its Stress-Free, Violence- lying in schools. One of the Free Community Campaign. school principals present at the The conference, aimed to in- conference was invited by Desrie tegrate solutions to make Fre- to share how the school dealt mont a safer and more peaceful with this issue. community, brought together As part of the solutions side, a leaders from various city depart- presentation by Priya Mayuresh- ments, non-profit organizations war from the YES for Schools and common citizens. The City program of International Associa- Government was represented by tion for Human Values demon- Councilmember Raj Salwan and strated how a lack of awareness Commissioner Yogi Chugh of the leads to problems among young Planning Commission, who gave children. YES is being conducted the city’s vision. Raj urged the in a number of schools around citizens to engage with the city the Bay Area with amazing re- with their concerns and ideas. sults. More information can be Yogi mentioned that the five-six found at: members of the city council http://www.youthempower- alone cannot create a safer and mentseminar.org/. more peaceful community; it can The Art of Living Foundation, be achieved only if everyone represented by senior instructors works together. Sanjana Chopra and Manik Ad- A City panel was followed by vani shared how breathing exer- representatives from the Fremont cises can have a transforming Police Department discussing effect on the mind. Art of Living neighborhood safety. Interim workshops are conducted in over Chief Richard Lucero gave statis- 150 countries worldwide; a cen- tics about crime in Fremont and ter is located in Fremont. For stressed that robberies and bur- more information, visit: glaries were getting his prime www.artofliving.org. focus at the moment. He was ac- Moderator for the evening was companied by Geneva Bosques, Karishma Anand, who volunteers PIO/ Community Engagement with AOLF and the Stress-Free, Manager for FPD. Geneva talked Violence-Free Community Cam- about the various ways that peo- paign. The campaign joins thou- ple can stay in touch with the Po- sands of citizens from schools, lice Department and also engage organizations, corporations, and in the neighborhood watch pro- the government in a collaborative gram that really helps in cutting effort to build a stress-free, vio- down crime in our neighbor- lence-free society. “We want to hoods. They both mentioned create a community where every that tips given by alert citizens of member feels connected to a a neighborhood have always been greater whole, empowered to cre- most effective. ate positive change around them. The panel on domestic vio- We will do this by engaging lence and teenage violence in- everyday people into compassion- cluded Dr. Gayathri Sundar, ate action, inspiring them to Board member, Narika and Rod- stand together as a collective force ney Clark, Executive Director, of change,” said Karishma. SAVE. Both gave very moving as The campaign will host a well as inspiring speeches that launch event Saturday, March 24 stirred the audience into probing at 4 p.m. at the San Jose what they were really doing for McEnery Convention Center the community and how they with global humanitarian, social can serve more. Gayathri shared reformer, and spiritual leader, Sri surprising statistics of how preva- Sri Ravi Shankar. lent domestic violence is in the For more information, visit: South Asian community and www.stressfreeviolencefree.org Page 16 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 19, 2013

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SUBMITTED BY TANYA ROUNDY and Hip hop dance, this show will reach all audi- ence members. The story is universal across time Mission San Jose High School’s spring musical, and cultures. Everyone will find themselves in one “Once on this Island,” is an energetic, lively tale of of the characters and their emotions. a young girl who is sent on a journey by the gods The ensemble cast includes about 40 perform- to see if Love is stronger than Death. Loosely based ers, featuring James Gao as Pape Ge, Shivanni During “steam weekend,” two trains will run between Sunol and on “The Little Mermaid,” Papa Ge (the God of Ariathurai and Mars Sartori as Asaka, Soukhya In- Niles (Fremont) through scenic and historic Niles Canyon. Featured is Death) and Erzulie (Goddess of Love), along with amdar as Erzuli, Joshua Roundy as Agwe, Leena the public debut of the newly restored Clover Valley #4 as well as the the other gods, play with Timoune’s fate in typical Yin and Lucy Shen as Mama, John Roundy as Quincy #2. Built by Baldwin in 1924 for the Clover Valley Lumber mischievous godly fashion. Tonton, Daniel Zopfi as Daniel, MC Mendonca Company the #4 has just completed a multi year restoration and fed- Falling in love with a rich young man, Timoune and Gelsey Plaza as Timoune, and Lynnea Shuck eral inspection. It is the only operating mallet type locomotive based saves him from Death by promising her own soul and Ahsas Sood as Andrea. There is also a technical on the west coast. and follows him home to “heal” him from his in- crew of 10. NCRY will run public excursions on the first and third Saturday’s juries. She arrives to find he is already engaged and This show will truly astound and leave you and Sunday’s each month through August. A steam and diesel locomo- that while Daniel loves her, they cannot marry be- singing and dancing, with tears in your eyes! tive is scheduled to operate on each weekend. Trains from Sunol Sta- cause of tradition and social constraints. The God tion depart hourly between 10:30am and 2:30pm and Niles from of Death offers Timoune her life back if she can Once on this Island 11:20am and 2:20pm. The round trip takes approximately an hour kill the young love, which she ultimately can’t. Mar 21 - 23 and a half. Diesel locomotives will operate on a reduced schedule in Timoune sacrifices her own happiness and life for 7 p.m. September and October on the first and third Sunday’s only. love, allowing the gods to feel compassion in her Mission San Jose High School The Niles Canyon Railway is a preserved segment of the original death and turn her into a tree that breaks down the 41717 Palm Ave., Fremont 1869 transcontinental railroad on the National Register of Historic walls between rich and poor and setting future (510) 657-3600 Places. It is an operating railroad museum run by volunteers of the Pa- generations free to love and be together. www.Showtix4u.com cific Locomotive Association, a 501c3 non-profit. Featuring an Indian/Asian theme in costume Tickets: $15 adults, $10 seniors For more information, visit: www.ncry.org and a mix of classical Indian, Bollywood, Ballet and children under 12 March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 17

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lake Elizabeth Park (Lion 1 area) 40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont [email protected] www.gcbayarea.com

Holi Celebration at Fremont Hindu Temple Sunday, Mar 31 11:30 a.m. onwards, in the parking lot continued from page 1 3676 Delaware Dr., Fremont (510) 659-0655 class, age, gender or race. This is Holika to kill Prahlad by mind, it’s Holi!” will get you out 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., http://www.fremonttemple.org/ not only loads of fun, but a reaf- burning him, as she had the abil- of sticky situations). Let the col- in the parking lot upcoming-events.php firmation of universal sister-and- ity to be unharmed by fire. Un- ors do the talking at these local Dhuleti brotherhood. While people are known to her, this was only if she Holi celebrations! (celebration with colors) Asha Stanford Holi covered head to toe in pink, yel- entered fire alone - she died, Rana Holi 2013 Saturday, Mar 30 Saturday, Apr 6 - Sunday, Apr 7 low, orange, red and green hues, while Prahlad survived by chant- Saturday, Mar 23 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. they celebrate the arrival of spring ing the name of Vishnu. Bonfires 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dolotsav Sandhill Fields and say goodbye to winter. A are lit to remember Holika and Softball Field at Cordoza Park Sunday, March 31 Oak Road, Stanford proper celebration is full of food, Prahlad during Holi celebrations. Kennedy Drive and N. Park 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Tickets: Online purchase only drinks, dancing and music. Holi is a time of revelry, joy, Victoria Dr., Milpitas 25 Corning Ave., Milpitas Early Bird special (before Holi also has mythical origins. fun, pranks, letting loose and (408) 359-7262 (408) 586-0006 March 23): $14 single day, $24 One myth is that of Holika and having a blast. Many things once http://rana.org/Holi.html http://bayvp.org/program-ac- weekend pass Prahlad. King Hiranyakashipu deemed offensive are now per- Tickets: $10 adults, $3 children tivities/event-calendar/ $16 general single day, $28 demanded all worship him, but fectly acceptable, like throwing 5 years or older Free general weekend pass his son Prahlad worshiped bright pink powder on your Holi Celebration with Gujarati www.ashanet.org/stanford/even Vishnu, the Hindu God, instead. grandmother, or playing pranks BAYVP Holikotsav (bonfire) Cultural Association ts/holi2013/ Enraged, Hiranyakashipu ordered on your friends (saying, “Don’t Tuesday, March 26 Saturday, Mar 30 [email protected]

SUBMITTED BY LUCINDA BENDER

The highly antici- pated “Artists in the Garden” is back for an- other year. This ex- tremely successful event, presented by The Fremont Art Associa- tion, will be held Satur- day, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The host, Regan’s Nursery, located at 4268 Decoto Road in Fremont, is the perfect venue to showcase and sell your art. The application deadline is April 12, but space is limited so please send in your application as soon as you can. There are two choices in booth size, a “mini” 5’ x 10’ booth in a shaded area or a standard 10’ x 10’ booth. Artists must supply their own tent if they are interested in the standard booth. Booth fees are a mere $45 for FAA Members and $60 for non-members. In addition, a 10 percent commission applies to all sales. This fee is paid to the Fre- mont Art Association to support their “Art in the Community” efforts. This is a juried show of fine art and crafts and space is limited. Once the available space has been assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, a wait list will be generated for requests above the spare limit. Art not accepted will be re- turned after the jury date.

For more information please visit www.FremontArtAssociation.org or call (510) 792-0905. Page 18 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 19, 2013

Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis

SUBMITTED BY DIANE LEYS

De Young Museum docent and lecturer Marsha Holm will present a program entitled, “Girl with the Pearl Earring: Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis” from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednes- day, March 27 at the Fremont Main Library. Holm will discuss a selection of paintings by the leading artists of the Dutch Golden Age. On exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco from January 26 - June 2, this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, including Vermeer’s timeless masterpiece, is made possible only because of the current renovations and expansion of the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis in The Hague, Netherlands. Holm will in- clude a slide presentation with her lecture. As a popular speaker with Fremont audiences, Holm has been a docent with the San Francisco museum since 1979. In addition to giving tours in all areas of the museum’s collections, she has served in several administrative capacities, including chair of the latest training session for new docents, a three-year program. She has also assisted in training docents at Blackhawk Museum, Oak- land Museum, and the San Jose Museum of Art. Admission is free. This program is sponsored by the Olive Hyde Art Guild.

Girl with the Pearl Earring: Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis Wednesday, Mar 27 10 a.m. to 12noon Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Room 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1401 Free

SUBMITTED BY RENEE LORENTZEN

The Milpitas Recreation Services Senior Nutrition Pro- gram staff will celebrate their 35th anniversary on Thursday, March 21. The milestone of serving meals to seniors in the community is shared with program sponsors City of Milpitas and the Santa Clara County Department of Aging and Adult Services. In those 35 years it is estimated that the program has served an amazing 590,000 meals to seniors. The Senior Center will be commemorating the anniver- A young and successful television actor relocates to New York, where he rents a marvelous, gothic apartment. sary during their regular lunch program on Thursday, March With his television career in limbo, the actor is offered the opportunity to play Hamlet onstage, but there’s 21 at 12 noon. For more information on the Senior Nutrition one problem: He hates Hamlet. His dilemma deepens with the entrance of John Barrymore’s ghost, who Program, call Milpitas Recreation Services at the Barbara Lee arrives intoxicated and in fullcostume to the apartment that once was his. Senior Center at (408) 586-3400 or visit Broadway West Theatre Company 4000-B Bay Street, Fremont www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov. March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 19 Page 20 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 19, 2013

SUBMITTED BY ANU ASOKAN from the orphanage. The two building sites were only a hundred yards apart so ay Area residents built two both groups could share the expertise of houses for Mexican families dur- Seattle-based architect and DOXA leader ing winter break - December 26- Alex Maxim. The houses, constructed on a 29 - as part of a non-profit 12 ft by 24 ft concrete base, consisted of Borganization DOXA, also known as two rooms of identical size, three windows, “Homes without boundaries.” DOXA, es- and one metal door. DOXA selects families tablished in 1998, provides services in Ti- living in dilapidated homes, often made of

In three days, volunteers measured the this trip. DOXA helps everyone—a family wood studs, sawed them properly, nailed gets its well-deserved new house, and the the frames and siding, painted the house volunteers get an unforgettable experience. with white trimming and attached the roof. It was a great bonding experience for For information on how to volunteer the volunteers and the new homeowners. or donate to DOXA, please visit doxas- Many of those in the group became close erves.org. friends and learned building skills by the end of the trip. Riding in the back of the cardboard, who cannot afford a house. The juana, Mexico, including house building. truck, meeting many new people and only requirement is that the family must Anu Asokan is a ninth grade stu- Fifteen families, in two groups of adults learning to cook for fifty hungry workers own the land for their new house. dent at Mission San Jose High School and children, supplied the funding for sup- are just some of the lasting memories of plies and built the houses by hand. Each in Fremont who recently visited Mex- family was required to raise $1,000 for ico on a service project. house supplies such as wood, concrete, electricity, and plumbing. Though electri- cal and plumbing services were provided by professionals, the families hammered, sawed, and finally raised the house. Mr. Ramachandran, leader of one of the groups, declared, “It was a great experi- ence. I would love to go again and again.” DOXA volunteers stayed at Casa Hogar de los Ninos, an orphanage in Tijuana, with large halls for sleeping quarters and an industrial-sized kitchen. Sleeping bags and inflatable beds lined the walls upstairs; the mess hall and kitchen were located on the ground floor. A small basketball court and an adjoining five-story orphanage were located on the grounds. Everyday, supplies - wood and paint - were loaded onto two large white trucks to be carried to the worksites, a few miles March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 21

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

1333 Decoto Rd., Union City Thursday, Mar 22 - Sunday, (510) 574-2053 Apr 20 I Hate Hamlet $ Thursday, Mar 14 – Saturday, Thurs - Sat: 8 p.m. Mar 23 Sun: 1 p.m. Once on This Island $ Comedic play about a young actor’s 7 p.m. struggle Continuing Events Musical love story Broadway West Theatre Com- Mission San Jose High School pany 41717 Palm Ave., Fremont 400-B Bay St., Fremont (866) 967-8167 (510) 683-9218 Saturdays, Feb 2 thru Mar 23 www.showtix4u.com www.broadwaywest.org Children’s Theater Classes $R 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Thursday, Mar 14 - Saturday, Presented by Boldly Me. Ages 14 & May 3 under Hayward Arts Council Mem- Centerville Presbyterian Church bers’ Spring Show Tuesday, Mar 19 4360 Central Ave., Fremont 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fossils of Long Ago: Going (408) 768-9257 Offerings from member artists Back Through Time www.boldlyme.org Foothill Arts of the Bay 7 p.m. 22394 Foothill Blvd., Hayward Hands-on activities for school age chil- Saturdays, Feb 9 thru Apr 20 (510) 538-2787 dren Teen/Senior Computer and www.haywardarts.org Fremont Main Library Gadget Help 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Friday, Mar 15 - Sunday, Mar (510) 745-1400 Teen volunteers help seniors with elec- 24 tronic gadgets & computer basics Hairspray $ Wednesday, Mar 20 Fremont Main Library Fri & Sat: 7 p.m. Women’s Council of Realtors $ 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Sun: 2 p.m. (510) 745-1400 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Teenager integrates a local TV dance Discuss 1031 Exchanges, taxes & lunch- show eon Monday, Feb 1 - Friday, Mar San Leandro Arts Education 30 Newark-Fremont Hilton Hotel Center 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark Art: Believe/Achieve 2200 Bancroft Ave., San Leandro (510) 886-2662 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (510) 909-9516 www.WCRTriCities.com Art from the National League of Amer- www.aaaahzyouththeatre.org ican Pen Women Wednesday, Mar 20 John O’Lague Galleria Friday, Mar 15 - Sunday, Mar Sutro’s: The Palace at Lands 777 B Street, Hayward 29 End (510) 538-2787 Once Upon a Mattress $ www.haywardarts.org 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Fri & Sat: 8:00 p.m. Documentary film about San Francisco’s Sun: 2:30 p.m. historic complex Monday, Feb 12 - Sunday, Queen’s quest to find a suitor for her son Apr 30 Fremont Main Library Newark Memorial High School 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont Tom Cain Memorial Photogra- 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 745-1400 phy Exhibit (510) 791-0287 Mon – Fri: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. & Sat www.stage1theatre.org Wednesday, Mar 20 - Thurs- – Sun: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. day, Mar 21 Winning entries from the annual pho- Monday, Mar 18 - Thursday, College Week Live tography contest May 16 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Union City Sports Center Photo Exhibition 31224 Union City Blvd., Union Online virtual college fair Mon: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. City Ohlone College Tues & Thurs: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (510) 675-5328 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont Over 200 pictures from patrons & stu- (888) 697-0050 dents Wednesday, Feb 13 - Satur- [email protected] PhotoCentral day, Apr 6 1099 E St., Hayward Thursday, Mar 21 Children’s Book Illustrators Ex- (510) 881-6721 Pops Italian Dinner Concert $ hibit www.photocentral.org 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Eleven Illustrators & sixteen books are Monday, Mar 19 - Sunday, Buffet dinner & live music featured Mar 31 American High School Sun Gallery Easter Bunny 36300 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 1015 E St., Hayward (510) 796-1776 ext. 57708 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. (510) 581-4050 Visits and photos www.sungallery.org Thursday, Mar 21 Great Mall East Bay Stompers Band 447 Great Mall Dr., Milpitas Monday, Feb 1-Friday, Mar 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 19 (408) 945-4022 www.greatmallbayarea.com Dixie, swing & standards music Tri-City Senior Peer Counseling Bronco Billy’s Pizza – Irvington Volunteer Training 41200 Blacow Road, Fremont 9 a.m. (510) 914-7304 Seniors 50+ learn counseling skills to support other seniors City of Fremont 3300 Capital Ave., Fremont (510) 574-2064 [email protected]

Thursday, Mar 7 – Friday, May 3 Hayward Arts Council Mem- bers’ Spring Show 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Offerings from member artists Foothill Arts of the Bay Gallery 22394 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org

Monday, Mar 12 - Friday, Jun 14 Apocalypse & Adaptation: How Catastrophes Shape Soci- ety 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Exhibit exploring the relationship be- tween humans & catastrophes Cal State East Bay University, C.E. Smith Museum of Anthropology Meiklejohn Hall, Rm. 4047 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward (510) 885-7414

Wednesdays, Mar 13 - Jun 12 Walk this Way: Ages 55+ 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon Program integrates walking, flexibility & strength Kennedy Community Center Page 22 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 19, 2013

Thursday, Mar 21 Saturday, Mar 23 Saturday, Mar 23 Hayward Nonprofit Alliance American High School Crab & Comedy Short Subject Night $ Meeting Pasta Feed $ 7:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 5:30 p.m. “The Bank,” “Coney Island,” “High and Engaging your volunteers Dinner, no host bar, music, raffle & Dizzy,” & “Leave ‘em Laughing” Eden Medical Center dancing Niles Essanay Theater 20103 Lake Chabot Road, Fremont Holy Spirit Church 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont Castro Valley 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 494-1411 (510) 537-2424 (510) 793-2711 www.Hayward.org Saturday, Mar 23 Saturday, Mar 23 Bird Hike Friday, Mar 22 Women’s Hall of Fame Lunch- 12 noon - 2 p.m. Unity Dinner $ eon $R Bird watching hike for all ages 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Dinner, entertainment & keynote Alameda County charity benefiting Center speaker B.V. Jagadeesh women & girls 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward Newark-Fremont Hilton Hotel Greek Orthodox Cathedral (510) 670-7270 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark 4700 Avenue, Oakland (510) 589-3702 (510) 272-6510 Saturday, Mar 23 www.indocommunity.us The Apple Pushers Film & Stu- Saturday, Mar 23 dent Showcase Friday, Mar 22 Family Scrapbook Making 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Long Range Implications of Workshop – R Documentary about fresh food Prop. 30 $R 2 p.m. San Leandro Public Library 11:30 a.m. Instruction & supplies provided 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro State Controller John Chiang speaks & Fremont Main Library (510) 577-3971 luncheon 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont San Lorenzo Village Homes Asso- (510) 745-1400 Sunday, Mar 24 ciation Hall Fremont Residents Free Com- 377 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo Saturday, Mar 23 post Giveaway (510) 538-9678 Relaxation Session $ 8 a.m. - 12 noon [email protected] 10 a.m. - 12 noon Bring a recent trash bill as proof of eli- gibility Friday, Mar 22 - Saturday, Massage & meditation for all ages Allied Waste Services Mar 23 Comerica Bank 41149 Boyce Rd., Fremont Pocahontas 39008 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont (510) 657-3500 Fri: 7 p.m. www.boldlyme.org www.AlliedWasteAC.com Sat: 1 p.m. Live production about a Native-Ameri- Sunday, Mar 24 can girl Saturday, Mar 23 Rana Holi 2013 $ Music at the Mission: Salon Se- Warwick Elementary School ries Presents $R 3375 Warwick Rd., Fremont 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 3 p.m. (510) 793-8660 ext. 56025 Celebrate the Hindu Festival of Colors Cordoza Park Katherine & Alison Lee, Pianists Friday, Mar 22 Kennedy Dr. & N. Park Victoria Mission San Jose Museum Dr., Milpitas 43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont Toddler Ramble: Land Animals (510) 791-8186 of the Marsh (408) 359-7262 http://rana.org/Holi.html www.musicatmsj.org 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Exploration for kids ages 1 – 3 Saturday, Mar 23 Sunday, Mar 24 Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Easter Bunny Special Musical Matinee & Re- Center ception $ 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward 12 noon - 3 p.m. 2 p.m. (510) 670-7270 Meet the Easter Bunny, face painting & prizes “The Cover Story: Album Art” Friday, Mar 22 Fremont Hub Niles Essanay Theater 39261 Fremont Hub, Fremont 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont Sun, Stars, Moon Hike Series: (510) 494-1411 The Magnetic Sun (800) 762-1641 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, Mar 23 Sunday, Mar 24 Enjoy a short hike & fun science stories Pregnancy Petite Retreat $R Leopard Shark Feeding Frenzy Hayward Shoreline Interpretive 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Center 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward Childbirth preparation event Kids feed aquarium animals (510) 670-7270 Fremont Marriott Hayward Shoreline Interpretive 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont Center Saturday, Mar 23 (510) 342-3263 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270 Spring Fever Dance $ Saturday, Mar 23 8 p.m. Monday, Mar 25 Single professionals of all ages E-Waste Recycling Event Open Mic Night Dressy attire recommended 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel Support local Boy Scouts 777 Bellew Dr., Milpitas James Logan High School Writers & poets read their work (415) 507-9962 1800 H Street, Union City Round Table Pizza (408) 857-2094 1744 Decoto Rd., Union City Saturday, Mar 23 (510) 857-6722 What’s Up Big Band $ 7:30 p.m. 18-piece dance band California Conservatory Theater 999 E. 14th Street, San Leandro (510) 909-9516 www.curtaincallperformingarts.org

Saturday, Mar 23 Chinese Parenting Class Con- ducted in Madarin 3:30 p.m. Discuss early childhood development ages 0-5 years Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400 March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 23 THEATRE REVIEW Bye Bye Birdie SUBMITTED BY P.R. LEVEY is an inspired choice. She represents everything that women were fighting for at the time – and to this “Bye Bye Birdie” is practically a rite of passage in day - in a single character. She’s a scorned woman, a the world of high school musicals. It’s hard to be- career woman, an ethnic minority, and a single lieve, but there are people in their 70s now who woman in a man’s world, and she deals with every were in their high school productions of “Birdie,” one of these issues in the space of two hours. With- and today, teens all over the world are still putting out a hint of the abrasiveness or desperation seen in on their poodle skirts or slicking back their hair to other Rosies, Jennica Christman shines, even take the trip to Sweet Apple, Ohio. Now it’s Irving- through material which modern audiences may find ton Conservatory Theatre’s turn to bring this politically incorrect. beloved, iconic musical to the stage, performing at Director Scott Di Lorenzo found a dream of a Valhalla Theatre in Fremont, March 7-23. Conrad Birdie in Gabriel Block. Block does not list This smartly-designed production is both an a great deal of theatre experience in his bio, but homage to, and a comment on the mythical idyllic you’d never know it from his performance. His pres- life of teens in small town America in the 1950s. ence is electrifying, and his smile works its magic all Blending distinctly 21st-century technology, like ro- the way to the back row. His intensity will cause botic lighting and big-screen video, with the famil- some sweaty palms in the audience. iar ‘50s look gives the production a fresh, modern Other standouts include Savannah Riddle as Ur- feel. The open sets are modular, multi-level, and a sula, the over-the-top fangirl friend of Kim’s, Kaeo sleek silver, with delightful vintage furniture and Tiwanek-Finkes, who plays Mr. MacAfee without props popping in and out to create a typical 50s trying to do a Paul Lynde impression and still makes kitchen, a small-town Tiki bar, or a perfect “Mad him funny, 14-year-old Molly O’Donnell, who Men” New York office. Irvington’s production is so- doesn’t look a day over 28, camping her way phisticated and cheeky. Video clips, which inter- through the role of Gloria Rasputin, and Lauren mingle historic footage with additional material D’Ambrosio as Mrs. Mae Peterson, Albert’s mother, from the cast, occasionally throw jarring images at who brings down the house in the second act with us to remind us that the nostalgic 1950s were, in her number (which was added to the show for the retrospect, a pretty scary time. Broadway revival a few years ago) “A Mother Nothing is scary in Sweet Apple, though, and the Doesn’t Matter Anymore.” beloved story of fifteen year old Kim MacAfee (win- Irvington’s production boasts a strong ensemble, some and perfectly-cast senior Katie Kelly, most re- and they have an unusual plethora of talented boys cently seen at Irvington in The Diviners), who just got to round out the cast. The girls hold their own, too, “pinned” to the wonderfully dorky Hugo Peabody with lovely harmonies one moment and wild (freshman Tim Sanders, who audiences may remember screams the next. Director Di Lorenzo has wisely as Huck Finn in StarStruck Theatre’s Tom Sawyer last kept the screaming to the bare minimum. year) learning that she’s just been chosen at random to The young directing team of Di Lorenzo, and be kissed on national television by teen heartthrob husband and wife team of Jennifer and Chris Olson Conrad Birdie. Conrad’s been drafted into the army, as vocal director and choreographer, respectively, and his songwriter, Albert Peterson, at the insistence of have a lot to be proud of. They’ve breathed some his longtime, long-suffering secretary/girlfriend Rosie freshness into a chestnut of a show that could easily Alvarez, has written a farewell song for Conrad. The become a parody of itself. Along with musical direc- song is intended to be the ticket out of show business tor Charlie Rodda and his enormous, 30+ piece on- and into normal married life for Rosie and Albert. stage orchestra (an innovative feat in itself) it’s However, nothing goes as planned: Hugo’s jealous, possible to get excited about “Bye Bye Birdie” again. Rosie is frustrated with Albert’s undying devotion to Bye Bye Birdie performs at Irvington High his overbearing mother, and Conrad and Kim long for School’s Valhalla Theatre March 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, a fling before settling down. 22, and 23. Thursday-Saturday curtain is at 7:30 Robert Ritchie is engaging as Albert Peterson, a p.m., Sunday matinees at 2:00. Ticket prices range pleasant-voiced dreamer who’s painfully henpecked from $12-$20; all seats on Thursday evenings are by two women—he’s a man with a good heart and $10. For more information, see www.irvington- no spine to hold it up. As Rosie, Jennica Christman drama.com. A positive path for spiritual living Unity of Fremont Sunday 10:00 AM

SUBMITTED BY DEBBIE CARAVALHO ple year round, distributing thousands of pounds of Rev. Ken Daigle fresh produce each week to those in need. Help Senior Minister Join the Viola Blythe Center on a fun getaway to them help others by purchasing your ticket today! the Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne. Board the bus on Saturday, March 30 and enjoy food and refreshments, Black Oak Casino Trip bingo, raffle, and auction excitement on the ride, fol- Saturday, Mar 30 36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont lowed by the chance to win big at the casino. 7:30 am. The Viola Blythe Center is a non-profit agency Newark Pavilion www.unityoffremont.org providing the needy of Newark, Fremont, and 6430 Thornton Ave., Newark 510-797-5234 Union City with emergency food and clothing. (510) 673-3016 Supported by local businesses, churches, schools, or- Tickets: $30 ganizations, and individuals, the agency feeds peo-

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE

Alameda County Community, 34400 Mission Blvd., Renew books by phone UNION CITY (510) 790-8096 2:45 – 3:45 Ardenwood School, 33955 For more information Emilia Lane, FREMONT about the Bookmobile call 5:15 – 6:45 Forest Park School, Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird Circle, (510) 745-1477 or visit FREMONT www.aclibrary.org. Times & Stops subject to change Tuesday, March 26 9:45–10:15 Daycare Center Visit - Tuesday, March 19 UNION CITY 10:00 – 11:00 Daycare Center Visit - 10:45–11:15 Daycare Center Visit - UNION CITY FREMONT 1:30 – 2:30 Mission Hills Middle School, 2:15 – 3:00 Daycare Center Visit - 250 Tamarack Dr., UNION CITY NEWARK 2:45 – 3:30 Purple Lotus Buddhist 4:30 – 5:20 Weibel School, 45135 South School, 33615 - 9th St., UNION CITY Grimmer Blvd., FREMONT 4:50 – 5:30 Mariner Park, Regents Blvd. 5:50 – 6:40 Booster Park, Gable Dr. & & Dorado Dr., UNION CITY McDuff Ave., FREMONT 5:40 – 6:20 Sea Breeze Park, Dyer St. & Carmel Way, UNION CITY Wednesday, March 27 12:45 – 2:15 Glenmoor School, 4620 Wednesday, March 20 Mattos Drive, FREMONT 3:00 – 4:00 Warm Springs Community 3:50 – 4:20 California School for the Center, 47300 Fernald St., FREMONT Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr., FREMONT 4:15 – 4:50 Lone Tree Creek Park, Starlite 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., Way & Turquoise St, Warm Springs, FREMONT FREMONT 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., FREMONT Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone Thursday, March 21 (800) 471-0991 9:30 – 10:15 Daycare Center Visit - UNION CITY For more information 10:30 – 10:50 Daycare Center Visit - (408) 293-2326 x3060 UNION CITY 1:55 – 2:20 Daycare Center Visit - SAN Wednesday, March 20 LORENZO 1:45 - 3:00 Foothill School, 1919 Landess 2:45 – 3:40 Bay School, 2001 Bockman Ave., MILPITAS Rd., SAN LORENZO 3:15 - 3:45 Friendly Village Park, 120 Dixon Landing Rd., MILPITAS Monday, March 25 10:00 – 10:25 Daycare Center Visit - FREMONT 10:25 – 10:50 Peace Academy, Peace Ter- race, FREMONT 1:30 – 2:00 Acacia Creek Retirement Page 24 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 19, 2013

Mitty ends Cougar season (again) in NorCal opener

SUBMITTED BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW With just three minutes left the second quarter, PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW the host Archbishop Mitty Monarchs regrouped and made a run of their own, slowly breaking through March 9, 2013 could have been a day of triumph the Newark defense with their biggest offensive for the Newark Memorial Cougars as they faced last weapon, Forward Aaron Gordon. Gordon drew year’s post-season nemesis Archbishop Mitty in the double and sometimes triple coverage, allowing out- first round of NorCal competition. At the start of side shooting. The Monarchs slowly fought their way back into the game as they closed the Newark lead to 29-26 at halftime. As the third quarter pro- gressed, it became clear that the end of the Newark Cougar season was in jeopardy as mo- mentum started to swing in favor of Mitty. When 6-foot-8 Aaron Gordon, ranked 5th in the nation, finally broke through the Newark defense, the Monarchs began to run the court at will. The Cougars were unable to stop the Mitty Express. The Monarch offense, sti- fled in the first half of the game began to stir and they scored 15 points in the third quarter to open an insur- mountable lead. Gordon led Mitty with 14 points, 17 re- the game, things were looking good for the Cougars bounds and four assists, most in the second half. as Joey Frenchwood opened up with barrage of 3- Final score: Mitty 63, Newark Memorial 51 pointers, three in the first quarter, and added 13 Although eliminated from further competition points in the second. Great Cougar team defense in 2013, the Cougar team was a dominant force on forced 15 turnovers early allowing a double-digit the hardwood this year and look forward to another Cougar lead in the first quarter. winning season of hoops next year.

Softball

Ohlone beats arch rivals

PHOTO BY DON JEDLOVEC

The Lady Renegades got a boost to their 2013 season on Friday, March 8 with a shutout of arch rivals and last year’s Conference Champs, College of San Mateo, 2-0. With the win, the Lady Renegades are now 4-2 in Conference play.

Letter to the Editor Remembering Coach “I”

Earlier this month one of the people I had busted a clipboard over his helmet. He personally respected passed away. His mem- could remember nearly all the players he ory will be revered by everyone that came ever coached. I called Coach “I” once and in contact with him no matter whether you talked to him about my son’s school work were a student, parent of a student or an when he was doing poorly and he told me educator. he would help. Heck, I thought to myself I am sure anyone that came in contact that if I had played ball in high school I with Coach “I”, as he was fondly called, would have wanted a coach like him as my could come up with a story about Coach. I teacher and meeting him after one of the met him several times as my son played last games I really felt as if I HAD played under Jim for Washington High School for him. and Coach would frequent Dino’s Restau- Rest in peace, Coach I. You are gone but rant in Fremont. will never be forgotten. He did everything necessary for his play- ers to learn the sport of football. I remem- Conrad Bloom ber my son coming home telling me Coach Fremont March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 25

LETTERS POLICY The Tri-City Voice welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must be signed and include an address and daytime telephone number. Only the writer’s name will be published. Letters that are 350 words or fewer will be given preference. Letters are subject to editing for length, grammar and style. [email protected]

BY STEVE TAYLOR life-like animal figures February through May. The Beginner’s League is just that and starts ne local sports shop is enjoying a whenever a dozen sign up. golden age of sorts. Archery Only Few businesses can claim steadily growing in Newark just expanded their in- revenues over these past three economically door shooting range and pro shop tough years, but this recreational venture is one Oto accommodate the new interest in their of them. Piersol said the shop’s annual income, sport. The expansion, nearly doubling the size including bow, equipment sales and service as of the shop and completed late last year, was well as range fees “usually make in the six fig- necessary to accommodate the flood of new ures.” That’s a lot of arrows downrange! archers coming in after seeing bow-slinging Piersol credits his personal touch and heroes in blockbuster movies like “The “hands on” approach to explain Archery Only’s Hunger Games”, “Brave” and the TV series success where ranges offering the same product “Arrow” on the CW. have failed in the area. He said, “a few years “Last couple of years it (archery) just ex- ago, there were about10 archery shops in the ploded,” Wayne Piersol, owner of Archery South Bay. Now, there are three.” This ap- Only for the past 23 years explained. “Young proach was on display over and over as Piersol girls and boys come in after seeing the movies, abruptly ditched an interviewer to tend to cus- then buy a starter bow and setup. And plenty tomers, calling each by name. of them come back to practice.” For $25, you Although startup costs can be high, can rent all the necessary archery equipment Archery Only’s beginner’s kits start at under (Bow, Arrows, Finger Tab, Arm Guard) and $200, and learning the craft can be relatively get an hour on the range to play “Merida”, cheap. Arrows can be reused for years and for “Katniss”, or any noble archer you’d like. Bring the price of a few hay bales to stop them and your own equipment and the lane rental is just 60 feet of backyard space, you’ve got your own $10/hour. range. Plus, there are five outdoor ranges With 12, twenty-yard indoor lanes, the store within an hour drive of the Tri-Cities offering hosts Olympic style target shooting and FREE access to archers. “It’s like buying golf Bowhunting events weekly, as well as supervised clubs, which aren’t cheap, then being able to instructions for the young and old. On sched- skip the green’s fees”, Piersol adds. Links for uled days, you might see the Cub Scouts, Boy directions to the public outdoor ranges can be Scouts, Girl Scouts, a birthday party, the dis- found at their website: archeryonly.com abled/handicapped and even a handful of “visu- ally impaired” or special events for the blind. Archery Only Archery Only typically runs two leagues: a 37300 Cedar Blvd., Newark “Vegas” target shooting grouping that runs (510) 795-0460 October to February, and a Bow Hunting Mon – Fri: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. League that simulates hunting conditions Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. shooting from elevated stands at cushioned, Page 26 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 19, 2013

P U B L I C N O T I C E S

Happenings Tri City Voice The One Construction, 2755 Country Dr. #135, Aone Beauty Saloon, 4927 Mansbury St., from the list of conditional uses allowed in the Date: Feb. 01, 2013 Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda. Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda ML Zoning District; 3) Remove “Union halls” C. DON CLAY Brandon Hyok Lee, 2755 Country Dr. #135, Ranjita Khadka, 4927 Mansbury St., Fremont, from the list of principal permitted uses and BULK SALES Judge of the Superior Court Fremont, CA 94536. CA 94538 add to the list of conditional uses allowed in 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/13 This business is conducted by an individual. This business is conducted by an Individual. the MS Zoning District; and 4) Add “Transit The registrant(s) commenced to transact business The registrant(s) commenced to transact business and passenger railroad stations” to the list of CNS-2455295# under the fictitious business name or names listed under the fictitious business name or names listed conditional uses in the MS Zoning District ESCROW NO: 11273-PD above on 02/26/2013. above on Feb. 15th, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE I declare that all information in this statement is I declare that all information in this statement is The above entitled ordinance was adopted by the DATE: March 14, 2013 FOR CHANGE OF NAME NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true and correct. (A registrant who declares as City Council on March 12, 2013. This abbrevi- Case No. HG13669256 true information which he or she knows to be true information which he or she knows to be ated notice is published in lieu of the full text of (SECS. 6104, 6105 U.C.C. & B & P 24073 et Superior Court of California, County of Alameda seq.) false is guilty of a crime.) false is guilty of a crime.) the ordinance. A copy of the full text of the ordi- Petition of: Jacob A Paine for Change of Name /s/ Brandon Hyok Lee /s/ Ranjita Khadka nance, as it was read and adopted on March 12, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 2013, is available on the City's website at: http: Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a named seller that a sale that may constitute a bulk Alameda County on February 28, 2013. Alameda County on February 15, 2013. //lf2.unioncity.org/weblink8/0/fol/112/Row1.aspx. decree changing names as follows: NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a A copy of the full text of the ordinance is also sale has been or will be made. Jacob Anthony Paine to Jacob Anthony Moller The individuals, partnership, or corporate names Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five available at the Office of the City Clerk, 34009 The Court orders that all persons interested in this years from the date it was filed with the County years from the date it was filed with the County Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California, dur- and the business addresses of the seller are: matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- Ashok Adrian Singh Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), ing normal business hours. The City Clerk can be cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition where it expires 40 days after any change in the where it expires 40 days after any change in the reached by phone at 510-675-5348 if you desire 31887 Alvarado Blvd, for change of name should not be granted. Any Union City, CA 94587 facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- a copy of the full text of the ordinance sent to you person objecting to the name changes described tion 17913 other than a change in the residence tion 17913 other than a change in the residence via email or by first class mail. The individuals, partnership, or corporate names above must file a written objection that includes and the business addresses of the buyer are: address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious the reasons for the objection at least two court Business Name Statement must be filed before Business Name Statement must be filed before PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Ephrem Solomon and Awot Gebre days before the matter is scheduled to be heard 1934 9th Ave #A, the expiration. the expiration. City Council of the City of Union City at a regular and must appear at the hearing to show cause The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- meeting held on March 12, 2013, by the follow- Oakland, CA 94606 why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- As listed by the seller, all other business names rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business ing vote: ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant Name in violation of the rights of another under Name in violation of the rights of another under and addresses used by the seller within three the petition without a hearing. years before the date such list was sent or deliv- Federal, State, or common law (See Section Federal, State, or common law (See Section AYES: Councilmembers Ellis, Gacoscos, and Notice of Hearing: 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Navarro, Vice Mayor Duncan, Mayor Dutra- ered to the buyer are: Date: Fri 5/24/2013, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 NONE KNOWN 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/13 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/13 Vernaci The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, NOES: None The assets sold or to be sold are described Room 108, Hayward, CA 94544 CNS-2454358# CNS-2449125# in general as: ALL FURNITURE, FIXTURES, ABSENT: None A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be ABSTAIN: None EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, published at least once each week for four suc- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT APPROVED: COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, ABC LICENSE on the petition in the following newspaper of File No. 475414 File No. 474697 & ALL OTHER ASSETS OF THE BUSINESS /s/ Carol Dutra-Vernaci general circulation, printed in this county: Whats The following person(s) is (are) doing business The following person(s) is (are) doing business CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI, Mayor KNOWN AS: Bob's Quick Shop Beer & Wine Happening Tri City Voice as: as: AND ARE LOCATED AT: 31887 Alvarado Blvd, Date: Feb 28, 2013 MZ Limousine, 4171 Greenland Terrace, K-Pop Cafe, 3504 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA ATTEST: Union City, CA 94587. C. DON CLAY Fremont, CA 94555,County of Alameda 94536, County of Alameda (a) The place, and date on or after which, the Bulk /s/ Renee Elliott Judge of the Superior Court Muhammad Z Rafique, 4171 Greenland Terrace, Edward Y. Choi, 3610 Andrews Dr. #312, RENEE ELLIOTT, City Clerk Sale is to be consummated: 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/13 Fremont, CA 94555 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Business & Escrow Service Center, Inc. 3031 Sumreen Zafar, 4171 Greenland Terrace, This business is conducted by an Individual. Tisch Way, Suite 310 San Jose, CA 95128 on or CNS-2454359# APPROVED AS TO FORM: Fremont, CA 94555 The registrant(s) commenced to transact business /s/ Benjamin T. Reyes II before 4/5/2013. This business is conducted by married couple under the fictitious business name or names listed (b) The last date to file claims is 4/4/2013, unless BENJAMIN T. REYES II, City Attorney The registrant(s) commenced to transact business above on 2/7/13. 3/19/13 there is a liquor license transferring in which case under the fictitious business name or names listed I declare that all information in this statement is claims may be filed until the date the license above on 02/27/13 true and correct. (A registrant who declares as CNS-2458744# transfers. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS I declare that all information in this statement is true information which he or she knows to be BUYER'S SIGNATURE: true and correct. (A registrant who declares as false is guilty of a crime.) Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be Ephrem Solomon NAMES true information which he or she knows to be /s/ Edward Y. Choi, Owner accepted in the office of the Alameda County Awot Gebre false is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Lead Poisoning Prevention Department, 3/19/13 /s/ Muhammad Rafique Alameda County on February 7, 2013. 2000 Embarcadero, Suite 300, Oakland, CA CNS-2459774# This statement was filed with the County Clerk of NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a NETWORKING/BIDDERS CONFERENCES for Alameda County on February 27, 2013. Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five RFP #9002013ETX Environmental Treatment/ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a years from the date it was filed with the County Safety Device Installation Thursday, March 28, NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), 2013, 2:00 PM and Friday, March 29, 2013, 10:00 File No. 475766 years from the date it was filed with the County where it expires 40 days after any change in the AM, Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention, CIVIL The following person(s) is (are) doing business Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- 2000 Embarcadero, Suite #300, Oakland, CA as: where it expires 40 days after any change in the tion 17913 other than a change in the residence Responses Due by 2:00 PM on April 19, 2013 Bombay Pizza House, 4922 Paseo Padre facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious County Contact: Dennis Jordan at (510) 567-6852 Pkwy., Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda; tion 17913 other than a change in the residence Business Name Statement must be filed before or via email: [email protected] Attendance 30730 Canterbury Ct., Union City, CA 94587 address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious the expiration. at Networking Conference is Non-manda- ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE G & G Food Inc., 30730 Canterbury Ct., Union Business Name Statement must be filed before The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- tory. Specifications regarding the above may be FOR CHANGE OF NAME City, CA 94587; California the expiration. rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business obtained at the Current Contracting Opportunities Case No. HG13670378 This business is conducted by a corporation The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Name in violation of the rights of another under Internet website at www.acgov.org. Superior Court of California, County of Alameda The registrant(s) commenced to transact business rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Federal, State, or common law (See Section 3/19/13 Petition of: Logeshkumaar Paramaswaran for under the fictitious business name or names listed Name in violation of the rights of another under 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Change of Name above on N/A Federal, State, or common law (See Section 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/13 CNS-2457502# TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: I declare that all information in this statement is 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Petitioner Logeshkumaar Paramaswaran filed true and correct. (A registrant who declares as 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26/13 CNS-2448455# PUBLIC NOTICE a petition with this court for a decree changing true information which he or she knows to be CITY OF UNION CITY names as follows: false is guilty of a crime.) CNS-2452882# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Logeshkumaar Paramaswaran to Logesh /s/ Gursewak Singh Gill, CEO/Owner NAME STATEMENT FOR THE FY 2013-2022 Nathanael Kumaar This statement was filed with the County Clerk of STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT File No. 473980 SHORT RANGE The Court orders that all persons interested in this Alameda County on March 7, 2013 OF USE OF FICTITIOUS The following person(s) is (are) doing business TRANSIT PLAN matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a BUSINESS NAME as: cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five File No. 437115 Five Star Massage, 21915 Foothill Blvd., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council for change of name should not be granted. Any years from the date it was filed with the County The following person(s) has (have) abandoned Hayward, CA 94541, County of Alameda of the City of Union City will hold a Public Hearing person objecting to the name changes described Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), the use of the fictitious business name: Green Xiuli Wu, 1639 9th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the above must file a written objection that includes where it expires 40 days after any change in the Cleaning Solutions, 3963 Southampton Ter., This business is conducted by an Individual. Council Chambers at City Hall, 34009 Alvarado- the reasons for the objection at least two court facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- Fremont, CA 94555 The registrant(s) commenced to transact business Niles Road, Union City, California, regarding the days before the matter is scheduled to be heard tion 17913 other than a change in the residence The fictitious business name referred to above under the fictitious business name or names listed following matter: UNION CITY TRANSIT SHORT and must appear at the hearing to show cause address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious was filed on April 12, 2010 in the County of above on N/A. RANGE TRANSIT PLAN, which includes a study why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- Business Name Statement must be filed before Alameda. I declare that all information in this statement is of existing service conditions, ridership, service ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant the expiration. Sonia Vazquez, 33030 Lake Mead Dr., Fremont, true and correct. (A registrant who declares as and fare recommendations, and capital, operat- the petition without a hearing. The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- CA 94555 true information which he or she knows to be ing and financial plans for both the fixed-route Notice of Hearing: rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business This business was conducted by: false is guilty of a crime.) bus and paratransit services. Members of the Date: 5-31-2013, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 Name in violation of the rights of another under S/ Sonia Vazquez /s/ Xiuli Wu public are invited to view a copy of the Plan The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Federal, State, or common law (See Section This statement was filed with the County Clerk of This statement was filed with the County Clerk of and to submit comments. Copies of the Plan are Hayward, CA 94544 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Alameda County on February 25, 2013. Alameda County on January 17, 2013. available for review at the Information Counter at A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/13 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26/13 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a City Hall (34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, published at least once each week for four suc- CNS-2459091# Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five California), at the Union City Public Library, at the cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on CNS-2451664# years from the date it was filed with the County Holly Center, at the Sports Center, and on the the petition in the following newspaper of general Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), City's website www.uctransit.org/. Send all ques- circulation, printed in this county: Tri City Voice FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS where it expires 40 days after any change in the tions and comments to: Steve Adams, Transit Date: Mar. 8, 2013 NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- Planner City of Union City 34009 Alvarado-Niles C. DON CLAY File No. 475932 File No. 475160 tion 17913 other than a change in the residence Road Union City, California 94587 Phone: (510) Judge of the Superior Court The following person(s) is (are) doing business The following person(s) is (are) doing business address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious 675-5446 Facsimile: (510) 675-9885 E-mail: 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/13 as: as: Business Name Statement must be filed before [email protected] At the conclusion of the The Virtual Associate, 2411 Jackson St., Kyrin International Trading Company, 46228 CNS-2457330# the expiration. Public Hearing, the City Council will act to adopt Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda; P.O. Warm Springs Blvd., #420, Fremont, CA 94539, The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- the Union City Transit Short Range Plan, either as Box 1033, Fremont, CA 94538 County of Alameda rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business initially presented, or as amended pursuant to the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Navneet Pannu, 244 Jackson St., Fremont, CA Shaolong Qu, 46228 Warm Springs Blvd., #420, Name in violation of the rights of another under comments and discussion which take place during FOR CHANGE OF NAME 94539 Fremont, CA 94539 Federal, State, or common law (See Section the Public Hearing. Case No. HG13669870 This business is conducted by an individual This business is conducted by an Individual. 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Superior Court of California, County of Alameda The registrant(s) commenced to transact business The registrant(s) commenced to transact business 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/13 Date: 3/11/13 Petition of: Shiva Swaminathan & Suganthini under the fictitious business name or names listed under the fictitious business name or names listed 3/19/13 Shiva-Swaminathan parents, on behalf of Shaini above on January 1, 2013 above on N/A. CNS-2447866# and Abishayan minors for Change of Name I declare that all information in this statement is I declare that all information in this statement is CNS-2457249# TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true and correct. (A registrant who declares as Petitioner Suganthini R. Shiva-Swaminathan filed true information which he or she knows to be true information which he or she knows to be a petition with this court for a decree changing false is guilty of a crime.) false is guilty of a crime.) names as follows: /s/ Navneet Pannu /s/ Shaolong Qu GOVERNMENT Suganthini Rajeswaran Shiva-Swaminathan to This statement was filed with the County Clerk of This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Suganthini Sugi-Rajeswaran Shiva Alameda County on March 11, 2013 Alameda County on February 21, 2013. PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES Shaini Saras Shiva Swaminathan to Shaini Saras- NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Valli Shiva Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five CITY OF UNION CITY Abishayan Rajes Shiva Swaminathan to years from the date it was filed with the County years from the date it was filed with the County NOTICE OF Abishayan Abi-Thamba Shiva Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), PUBLIC HEARING /NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION The Court orders that all persons interested in this where it expires 40 days after any change in the where it expires 40 days after any change in the matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that public hear- Notice is hereby given that personal property in cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition tion 17913 other than a change in the residence tion 17913 other than a change in the residence ings will be held by the City of Union City for the following units will be sold at public auction: for change of name should not be granted. Any address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious the purpose of considering the following project on the 27th Day of March 2013 at or after 12: person objecting to the name changes described Business Name Statement must be filed before Business Name Statement must be filed before applications: 00 p m pursuant to the California Self-Storage above must file a written objection that includes the expiration. the expiration. Facility Act. The sale will be conducted at: U-Haul the reasons for the objection at least two court The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Use Permit (UP-13-005) Moving & Storage of Thornton, 4833 Thornton days before the matter is scheduled to be heard rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business The applicant, Sealed Air, is seeking Use Permit Ave. Fremont, CA 94536. The items to be sold and must appear at the hearing to show cause Name in violation of the rights of another under Name in violation of the rights of another under (UP-13-005) approval for on-site storage of haz- are generally described as follows: clothing, furni- why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- Federal, State, or common law (See Section Federal, State, or common law (See Section ardous materials in quantities that categorize the ture, and / or other household items stored by the ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). use as a large storage plant as defined in Chapter following people: the petition without a hearing. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/13 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26/13 18.40 of the Municipal Code. The project site is Notice of Hearing: CNS-2458304# CNS-2450425# located at 2877 Volpey Way (APN: 463-0045-085- Name Unit # Paid Through Date Date: 05/24/13, Time: 8:45 am, Dept.: 504 02), which is located in the ML, Light Industrial, Melissa Gaither AA1609A 8/6/12 The address of the court is 24405 Amado Street, Zoning District. Timothy Ferman AA1930C 10/29/12 Room 108, Hayward, CA 94544 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT Matthew Gracia AA4687B 1/5/13 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be Notice is also given that this project is exempt Venencio Torres B137 1/17/13 published at least once each week for four suc- File No. 475274 File No. 475143 The following person(s) is (are) doing business The following person(s) is (are) doing business under Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities, Eseta Tuakihekolo B156 9/30/12 cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing of the California Environmental Quality Act Rosa Arreola B242 1/10/13 on the petition in the following newspaper of as: as: Amaran Consulting, 38524 Athy Ct., Fremont, Realty One Group American, 42820 Albrae St., (CEQA). Sergio Hernandez B296 1/2/13 general circulation, printed in this county: Whats Brianna Hill B316 10/10/12 Happenings Tri-City Voice CA 94836, County of Alameda Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Ami Jagdish Biligiri, 38524 Athy Ct., Fremont, American Realty & Business Corp., 42820 Albrae PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tiffany Brooks-Dumont C119 12/22/12 Date: Mar. 05, 2013 Thursday, April 4, 2013 Vincent Wu C125 11/23/12 C. DON CLAY CA 94536 St., Fremont, CA 94538; CA This business is conducted by an individual This business is conducted by a Corporation. Michael Topper C127 12/31/12 Judge of the Superior Court Said hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. Anita Acosta C179 11/7/12 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/13 The registrant(s) commenced to transact business The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed under the fictitious business name or names listed In the Council Chambers of City Hall, Elizabeth Teo C291 11/5/12 CNS-2455300# above on N/A above on N/A. 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. Danielle McGraw C303 1/9/13 I declare that all information in this statement is I declare that all information in this statement is 3/12, 3/19/13 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true and correct. (A registrant who declares as For further information on the above application, CNS-2455444# FOR CHANGE OF NAME true information which he or she knows to be true information which he or she knows to be contact Avalon Schultz, Senior Planner, at (510) 675-5321. Written comments regarding this proj- Case No. HG13665777 false is guilty of a crime.) false is guilty of a crime.) NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Superior Court of California, County of Alameda /s/ Ami J. Biligiri /s/ Mohinder Pal Singh, CEO ect should be received by the Planning Division prior to Thursday, April 4, 2013. Notice is hereby given that personal property in Petition of: Chi Fong Yip for Change of Name This statement was filed with the County Clerk of This statement was filed with the County Clerk of the following units will be sold at public auction: on TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Alameda County on February 25, 2013 Alameda County on February 21, 2013. the 27th of March, 2013 at or after11:15 am pur- Petitioner Chi Fong Yip filed a petition with this NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a City Hall is accessible by Union City Transit lines 1A, 1B, 3, 4 and AC Transit line 97. BART riders suant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act. court for a decree changing names as follows: Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five The sale will be conducted at: U-Haul Moving Chi Fong Yip to Francisco Yip years from the date it was filed with the County years from the date it was filed with the County can transfer to these bus routes at the UC BART station. For information, please contact: Union & Storage of Fremont, 44511 Grimmer Blvd. The Court orders that all persons interested in this Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), Fremont, CA 94538. The items to be sold are matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- where it expires 40 days after any change in the where it expires 40 days after any change in the City Transit at (510) 471-1411, AC Transit at (510) 891-4777, or BART at (510) 465-2278. generally described as follows: clothing, furniture, cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- facts set forth in the statement pursuant to sec- and / or other household items stored by the fol- for change of name should not be granted. Any tion 17913 other than a change in the residence tion 17913 other than a change in the residence lowing people: person objecting to the name changes described address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Joan Malloy Economic and Community Development above must file a written objection that includes Business Name Statement must be filed before Business Name Statement must be filed before Name Unit # Paid Through Date the reasons for the objection at least two court the expiration. the expiration. Director 3/19/13 Matthew Brady 191 9/29/12 days before the matter is scheduled to be heard The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- The filing of this statement does not of itself autho- Rufus Davis Jr. 279U 11/27/12 and must appear at the hearing to show cause rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business rize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business CNS-2459603# Cathryn Kittrell 301 12/29/12 why the petition should not be granted. If no writ- Name in violation of the rights of another under Name in violation of the rights of another under Eswarudu Merugumala 302 1/4/13 ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant Federal, State, or common law (See Section Federal, State, or common law (See Section ORDINANCE NO. 774-13 Lorenzo Smiley 305 1/17/23 the petition without a hearing. 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Jennifer Byrne 335 12/29/12 Notice of Hearing: 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/13 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26/13 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Sue Pokart 336 11/21/12 Date: Fri 4/26/2013, Time: 8:45 am, Dept.: 504 CNS-2457465# CNS-2450423# CITY OF UNION CITY APPROVING MUNICIPAL Emmanuel Coa 341 12/15/12 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, CODE TEXT AMENDMENT, AT-13-001, TO: Rigoberto Valle 346 10/5/12 Hayward, CA 94544 1) Remove “Professional trade schools and Serge Kalombo MM413 11/23/12 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT colleges”, “Transit and passenger railroad 3/12, 3/19/13 published at least once each week for four suc- stations”, and “Union halls” from the list of cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing File No. 475437 File No. 474973 CNS-2455436# The following person(s) is (are) doing business The following person(s) is (are) doing business principal permitted uses allowed in the ML on the petition in the following newspaper of Zoning District; 2) Remove “Health services” general circulation, printed in this county: Whats as: as:

Letter to the Editor Posting rules at Fremont Parks

I believe rules for neighborhood parks should be posted years and years, Fremont City Council has allowed our • Trespassing on private property prohibited. at neighborhood parks. neighborhood streets to be used as changing rooms for • Park users prohibited from parking on residents’ side of I have previously suggested such posting in a letter to sports recreational use! What kind of discouragement to the street. the City Attorney: perverts is this? • Changing into sports attire (removal of shirt, trousers, or FMC Sec. 4-9100 . . . “The Fremont City Council I suggest to you, our elected fiduciaries acting on behalf of pants of any kind including shorts) while on public park finds that nuisances can be avoided with effective property the voting citizens in your electorate, posting conditions grounds, streets and sidewalks near a public park, or in management . . . .” Sec 4-9110, and others. granting permission to use a NEIGHBORHOOD park. any vehicle parked on such streets where persons can see inside, prohibited except in a restroom if provided for The City owns parks, streets, and sidewalks in nearly • Park closed 30 minutes past sunset to dawn. such purposes and under other specific conditions (as in all instances. Our elected fiduciaries for voting citizens • Noise abatement rules strictly enforced sunrise to 9 a.m. sweatsuits when already clothed in playing attire under- manage such facilities or delegate authority to others to do every morning. neath or in a medical emergency). so, on their behalf. While such authority can be delegated, • Consumption of alcoholic beverages prohibited. the responsibility for that function cannot be delegated. • A “No-Smoking” ordinance is in effect. No smoking al- Faye McKay We have had incidents of school children in Warm lowed on park grounds or on public sidewalks. (Surely Fremont Springs recently being approached inappropriately. Yet, for people won’t stand in the middle of the street to smoke??) March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 27

Take a deep breath PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak consultant argued against residential or “embody the urban experience the new mixed use development, stating that the Downtown is intended to offer, infusing DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS residential component of mixed use does the neighborhood with a new vitality.” Sharon Marshak not necessarily attract customers to sup- Although shaky at best, an economic up- port the retail component. Maybe the turn may be in sight. The City is now PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGN downtown project will be different and poised to plunge in and, as the TMG Ramya Raman

city employees who live in other munici- proposal states, make “a significant in- ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT palities of Bay Area will flock to Fre- vestment of institutional capital in Sharon Marshak mont’s downtown within walking Downtown, which should catalyze addi- distance of City Hall. The concept could tional investment in the Plan area going EDUCATION include a requirement that those who forward.” Miriam G. Mazliach plan the area, should live in it. Inclusion- With stars in their eyes and City ma- FEATURES ary housing would truly be inclusive! chinery firmly focused on glorious and Julie Grabowski

The City of Fremont has been prepar- glamorous Downtown and Warm GOVERNMENT WILLIAM MARSHAK ing, hiring consultants, setting money Springs BART developments, will the Simon Wong aside and buying property along the City of Fremont break an established he long anticipated construction Capitol Avenue corridor for years with pattern of words, studies and consultant TRAVEL & DINING of a downtown civic center for little to show for it except annual dog fees followed by neglect? Will the City Sharon Marshak T Fremont may be about to take and pony shows at council meetings that, give the same consideration to Fremont’s PHOTOGRAPHERS shape. Along with peripheral high-rise at times, approached hilarity. Except for historic districts? Cassandra Broadwin development under construction on the dark depression days of recent years, A schedule of negotiations and agree- Mike Heightchew Walnut Avenue, the City is now about to millions have been deposited in a down- ments outlined by TMG culminates with Don Jedlovec dive, headfirst, into building a main town fund even as other services were re- the beginning of construction in Spring DISTRIBUTION MANAGER thoroughfare along Capitol Avenue. Fol- duced or eliminated. Hopefully, 2014. As the TMG report notes, “Mile- Gerry Johnston lowing notable false starts such as plans adherence to the downtown dream may stones are still in the process of being re- for a collapsible entertainment stage in culminate with success. However, entre- fined.” Let’s hope this isn’t a misprint the middle of the street and the infamous preneurs – many of whom no longer OFFICE MANAGER and doesn’t represent a millstone around Karin Diamond back-in parking experiment, Fremont have businesses – that invested in close our necks as we struggle to breathe. will work with Development manager by retail enterprises and others who suc- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TMG Partners who proposes to begin cumbed to big promises (i.e. Centerville Margaret Fuentes with two “first-class residential buildings Unified Site, Irvington Monument Cen- BOOKKEEPING with street retail and other nonresidential ter, Gaslight Square, etc.) will take a Vandana Dua uses along Capitol Avenue.” Mixed use is deep breath and watch. alive and well in Fremont; residential de- An outline of the amended Memoran- REPORTERS velopment is the Fremont downtown dum of Understanding notes that this linchpin these days. initial project will “establish the commu- William Marshak Frank Addiego Ironically, in a recent discussion of de- nity’s expectations.” In glowing Jessica Noël Flohr PUBLISHER velopment plans for the vacant Central planspeak, it goes on to say that “archi- Sara Giusti Chevrolet site, City planners and their tectural design, generous amenities” will Janet Grant Philip Holmes Catherine Kirch Susana Nunez Suzanne Ortt Praveena Raman Mauricio Segura Angie Wang

INTERN Kenny Jacoby

WEB MASTER RAMAN CONSULTING Venkat Raman

LEGAL COUNSEL Stephen F. Von Till, Esq.

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US passport 37211 Fremont Blvd.,Fremont 49ers partner with SunPower SUBMITTED BY JEFF BARBOSA ciency solar panels that will generate elec- tional Football League stadium with solar array of alternative energy programs through- tricity to offset the power consumed by the energy but it is also another boost to our out the state. He successfully pushed legisla- Assemblyman Bob Wieckowski, whose stadium during the 49ers home games. local economy. SunPower symbolizes the tion to streamline the state’s Alternative and 25th Assembly District includes the City “By partnering with SunPower, Jed valley’s innovative spirit and support for a Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology pro- of Santa Clara and SunPower Corp., York and the 49ers are again demonstrat- sustainable future.” gram. The reform gets funding to companies praised the San Francisco 49ers’ decision ing their commitment to building a state- The stadium will seat about 68,500 more efficiently and quickly to put more to partner with SunPower on the new of-the art, energy-efficient stadium for fans and contain 165 luxury suites. In ad- clean vehicles on the road. Santa Clara Stadium. Santa Clara and Silicon Valley,” said dition to being the future home of the “California is the national leader in The 49ers announced they named Sun- Wieckowski, the former co-chair of the 49ers, the stadium will host concerts, soc- solar power jobs and this partnership will Power the official and exclusive solar tech- state Assembly’s Select Committee on Cali- cer, college football and other activities. only enhance our state’s primary role by nology partner for the stadium. SunPower fornia’s Clean Energy Economy. “Not only Since his election to the Assembly in teaming up on such a high-profile proj- will supply 400 kilowatts of its high effi- will this result in helping to power a Na- 2010, Wieckowski has strongly supported an ect,” Wieckowski said. March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 29 continued from page 12 Support grows for Governor Brown releases modifying judicial appointment data California SUBMITTED BY GOVERNOR’S OFFICE Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has released applicant and appointee data for the administration’s 2012 judicial appointments. environment law Since Governor Brown took office, there have been a total of 1,168 applicants for judicial appointments tions that prevent harmful conse- Rose, chief executive of the Cali- and 90 appointments. Women accounted for about one-third of the applicant pool and more than 34% of quences while giving the public fornia League of Conservation Governor Brown’s judicial appointees. Approximately 34% of the applicant pool identified themselves as information about potential Voters, said during a recent news American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian; Black or African-American; Hispanic; Native Hawaiian or Other changes to their neighborhoods conference to announce a coali- Pacific Islander; or Other/Unknown and 37% of Governor Brown’s appointees were from these groups in and business districts. tion of the law’s supporters. his first two years in office. Yet the law also can tie up “Those who would like to see Like 2011, Governor Brown’s 2012 judicial appointees included a number of notable firsts: building proposals for years. Re- California’s environmental laws • Halim Dhanidina, the first American-Muslim judge ever appointed in California form advocates cite numerous ex- deregulated seem to want to si- • Jim Humes, the first openly gay justice to serve on the California Court of Appeal amples of project opponents lence that voice.’’ • Miguel Marquez, the first Latino justice to serve on the Sixth District Court of Appeal using the law to halt, rather than The debate also is important • Rosendo Peña, the first Latino justice to serve on the Fifth District Court of Appeal fix, development proposals. to city and county officials, who • Chris Doehle, the first female judge to serve on the Del Norte County Superior Court Business leaders who have generally favor development but • Kimberly Colwell, the first openly lesbian judge to be appointed to the Alameda County Superior Court raised those concerns in the past try to balance it against protect- • Mark Andrew Talamantes, the first Latino judge to serve on the Marin County Superior Court are bolstered this time by groups ing open spaces and the integrity • This is also the first time in the state’s history that a Latino/a is serving on all six Courts of Appeal in California. supporting affordable housing, of their communities. Under SB 56 and SB 182, the Governor is required to disclose aggregate statewide demographic data mass transit and public works. The California State Association provided by all judicial applicants by March 1. Their coalition, the CEQA of Counties is compiling a set of Working Group, highlights an policy proposals to be released later analysis by the San Francisco law this spring. It is expected to detail firm Holland & Knight, which some of the ambiguities faced by Kickoff meeting examined published cases be- the agencies that review develop- tween 1997 and 2012. The re- ment projects to ensure they com- view concluded that few ply with the law. for Relay for Life challenges targeted industrial Brown has said he wants rea- projects, while many targeted so- sonable changes to a law he has called urban infill projects and called “a land mine that often SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL RITCHIE be food, prizes, and fun and an opportunity to learn other environmentally minded blocks things,’’ but he has offered more about the 2013 Relay for Life. proposals. no details on the fixes he would The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a Every team captain attending the kick off rally “We’re not for taking away like. Democratic lawmakers in 24-hour community celebration where individuals will receive a prize. Onsite team signups will be anyone’s right to make sure the state Senate are leading the and teams camp out, barbecue, dance, laugh, love, available. CEQA is available,’’ said Carl overhaul efforts but also have of- share, and take turns walking around a track relay For more information, contact Union City Relay Guardino, the coalition’s co- fered few specifics. style to raise funds to fight cancer and to help those Chair Charmaine Banther at chairman and president of the Senate President Pro Tem battling cancer. At nightfall, participants will light newha?venta@?aol.?com or (510) 363-9009. Silicon Valley Leadership Group. Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, hundreds of luminaria around the track in a moving Relay for Life Kickoff Meeting “We want to make sure it’s not introduced a bill outlining gen- ceremony to honor cancer survivors as well as Tuesday, Mar 26 being abused.’’ eral areas he intends to address, friends and family. 7 p.m. Supporters of the current law including easing the process for Union City Relay For Life is announcing the Kick- Mountain Mike’s Pizza cite a study by the state attorney projects within urban areas and off for the 2013 Event, to be held on Tuesday, March Union Landing general’s office that examined preventing opponents from de- 26. Last year, Union City’s Relay event raised $93,000! 32170 Dyer St., Union City challenges filed in San Francisco laying a project by filing thou- Past team captains and participants are invited to the (510) 363-9009. during the final six months of sands of pages of documents as meeting and new folks are welcome as well. There will www.relayforlife.org/unioncityca 2011. Of the 5,203 city and court deadlines approach. county projects reviewed under Detailed bill language could the environmental law, just 18 be taken up by the Senate Envi- resulted in lawsuits, the study ronmental Quality Committee by Fremont student earns found. late April. The committee’s in- Among recent challenges filed coming chairman, Sen. Jerry Hill under the law is one regarding of San Mateo, is working with national recognition Cordova Hills, a proposed devel- Steinberg on the proposal. opment east of Sacramento. De- Recounting how he gasped for velopers have defended their plan air during high school football for 8,000 housing units and com- practices in the Bay Area, he said mercial development as abiding environmental improvements in by strict criteria, but two environ- the years since then illustrate the mental groups have objected to law’s influence. Still, Hill said he the project as promoting sprawl supports finding a way to elimi- in a way that is incompatible nate the “background noise’’ of with regional planning efforts. lawsuits that blur the distinction Advocates say the right to ex- between legitimate environmental press concerns about a develop- concerns and peripheral issues. ment project must be preserved if “It’s created delays and distrac- changes to the law are considered. tions from the environmental “CEQA gives every Californ- regulations that we cherish,’’ he ian a right to weigh in,’’ Sarah said of the act’s evolution.

New search engine Rohan Chandra shakes hands with his school principal for receiving the Distinguished Finalist Award from Prudential Spirit of Community Awards tailors its result SUBMITTED BY ANNIE TASKER quake safety guides in Spanish, Farsi, Mandarin PHOTO COURTESY OF ASHA CHANDRA and Hindi and English, to an older immigrant population in our earthquake-prone region. Rohan for tablets Rohan Chandra of Fremont, a senior at The recruited a group of 50 volunteers and raised more than $12,000 to support his project, and also as- BY MICHAEL LIEDTKE Harker School, was presented with an engraved sembled and distributed 250 earthquake kits to the AP TECHNOLOGY WRITER bronze medallion to recognize his selection as a Distinguished Finalist in the 2013 Prudential most needy of seniors in his community. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, SAN FRANCISCO (AP), The makers of Blekko believe they’ve built Spirit of Community Awards program. The award conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership a great alternative to Google, but they’re also realistic. They know their accompanied a letter from the office of President with the National Association of Secondary School two-year-old Internet search engine won’t ever supplant Google as the Barack Obama, congratulating Chandra for his ac- most popular place to search on laptop and desktop computers. complishment. Principals (NASSP), represents the United States’ But Web surfing on tablet computers is a different matter, creating Chandra was honored for creating the “Earth- largest youth recognition program based exclu- an opportunity that Blekko hopes to exploit with a new product called quake Preparedness for Seniors” project, for which sively on volunteer community service. For more Izik – a search engine designed especially for Apple Inc.’s iPads and he wrote and distributed 1,000 multilingual earth- information, visit http://spirit.prudential.com tablets running on Google’s Android software. Izik, whose name is a riff on 17th-century scientist Isaac Newton, de- But Skrenta believes search will have to change as breakthroughs that threaten the status quo is some- buted Friday with the release of free apps for the iPad and Android tablets. more people become tablet owners and start to use times referred to the ``innovator’s dilemma.’’ To cater to the more visual format of tablets, Izik displays search re- them more frequently than their laptop computers. Blekko’s namesake search engine also sought to ad- sults in rows of information capsules that can be easily scrolled with a With more than 100 million of the devices already dress a problem that Skrenta didn’t think was being ad- swipe of a finger. Users scroll vertically to look at different categories re- sold since the iPad’s April 2010 debut, tablets already equately addressed by Google. By relying on humans lated to a search request. Scrolling horizontally displays more capsules have contributed to declining sales of traditional PCs to highlight the most useful information under fre- within each category, which vary depending on the request. and printers. quently searched topics, Blekko, which is based in Blekko CEO and founder Rich Skrenta likens the experience to a hy- Skrenta is betting it’s only a matter of time before Redwood Shores, California, tries to remove the rogue brid service that is part search engine, part magazine and part discovery the technological upheaval triggered by tablets hits the websites that have learned to how to manipulate search tool. Izik also shares some similarities to a tablet search app called Axis search market and people start to break their Googling formulas to gain a prominent ranking in search results. that longtime Google rival Yahoo Inc. released last May in an attempt to habits. Although Blekko began working on its technology shake up the market. Like Izik, Axis also relies on visual thumbnails to Google so far has been able to extend its dominance five years ago, its search engine didn’t debut until late list search results. to tablets, largely because its search engine is the built- 2010. About four months after that, Google unveiled Izik’s system is much different from Google’s. in option on the iPad and most Android devices. sweeping changes to its search algorithm in an effort to Entering ``Apple’’ into Izik on Friday produced a set of results sorted But the algorithms and format that Google uses on reduce the rubbish showing up in its results. into these easily navigable categories: ``Top Results,’’ ``Images,’’ tablets and laptops are basically the same. Skrenta Although its search engine has yet to undercut `’Recipes,’’ `’News,’’ `’Reviews,’’ and ``Tech.’’ Most of the information doubts Google will switch to a format as dramatically Google’s dominance, Blekko has attracted a loyal fol- and pictures either pertained to Apple the company or the fruit. different as Izik’s approach because it still makes most lowing. It draws about 12 million monthly visitors and Searching for the term at Google generated a map pinpointing the of its money from online advertising displayed on tra- has raised about $50 million in venture capital from a location of several nearby Apple stores. The rest of the results page was ditional PCs. The tendency to stick with a long-estab- group of investors that includes actor Ashton Kutcher mostly devoted to a stack of blue links to other websites – a familiar for- lished product that is still bringing most of a and Yandex, a Russian search engine that is more pop- mat that has become the industry standard. company’s money while challengers are introducing ular in its home country than Google. Page 30 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 19, 2013 “Places of Worship” is published on the first Tuesday of every month. Faith-based organizations that have agreed to distribute Tri-City Voice to their congregations are included. A complete list of all greater PLACES OF WORSHIP Tri-City faith-based organizations can be found at: www.tricityvoice.com under “Community Resources.”

BY BY STEVE TAYLOR Any skater with a helmet, stick and shin pads can play on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:45 to 1:15 aniel was bent over at the waist, eyes for $13 and $15, respectively. Players have to create squeezed in pain, sweat beading on his a free account and sign-up and pay online at the forehead under a protective visor. But rink’s website at www.sharksiceatfremont.com. SUBMITTED BY WENDY WINSTED the technician in his late 20’s, who Online reviews of the rink and its various pro- After the successful hatching of Barn Owl eggs on camera last Dworks on cell towers for a living, is smiling happily grams are mixed with hockey moms scattering com- year, nature lovers can once again watch nature in action, peer- mid-day on a Wednesday. Twice each week, Daniel plaints about the bleachers and cold temperature. ing into the secret world of Barn Owls. The Hayward Area and men from all walks of life, and an occasional One “Yelper” seemed to sum it up best a few Recreation & Park District has placed a small, unobtrusive cam- lady, gather to play pickup ice hockey at the Sharks months ago saying, “It’s okay, though for being in era inside the nesting box of a wild pair of Barn Owls at the Sul- Ice At Fremont, the only ice rink in the Tri-Cities. Fremont it is a lot less busy than the one in San phur Creek Nature Center. Live streaming video footage of Barn Most in the Greater Tri-Cities know ice hockey at Jose, which could be a good thing for many (and) Owls caring for their owlets is constantly in view. the professional level, watching the San Jose Sharks the camaraderie of all the people at the arena make The first egg has now been laid! Visit www.haywardrec.org to on TV, sprinting up and down the ice, passing the for a better experience.” watch this amazing family to be. Check back often for updates puck crisply, pausing only to crash into one another For the working professional who needs to get on the Barn Owls’ progress and stop by Sulphur Creek Nature or fight. The half-dozen guys who showed up at a in, get a sweat and get back to work, the shower fa- Center to see where these owls like to live. recent drop-in session were just happy to slap a cilities at the rink are clean and work well. For the This special cam has been made possible through grants and puck around and stay upright. rink rat with a few extra hours in the day or be- the support of HARD, Castro Valley Rotary Club, Ojo Technol- ogy and Building Knowledge.

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Over 400 Guests Join Abode Services for Eighth Annual Journey Home Breakfast

SUBMITTED BY it is a gift to me and my boys.” KATIE DERRIG “Our work relies so much on support from the community, Abode Services welcomed more from donors and volunteers to than 400 people to its eighth an- landlords and local government nual Journey Home Breakfast at officials,” said Abode Services Ex- the Fremont Marriott on March 7. ecutive Director Louis Chicoine. This event is intended to increase “To have so many people join us awareness of the continuing need for this event truly shows how for housing services in our com- committed this community is to munity and raise funds to support ending homelessness and helping Abode Services’ work to end low-income families and individ- homelessness. uals live a better life.” Several people who escaped The Journey Home Breakfast homelessness through Abode was sponsored by Fremont Bank; Services programs shared their Kaiser Permanente; Digital Nir- stories. Two, a young father and a vana, Inc.; Washington Hospital “I’ve only skated a couple times in the last two tween jobs, Stanley’s Sports bar inside has a moun- recently widowed veteran, spoke Healthcare System; Bernard, Bal- years,” wheezed Robb, a 40-something electrical en- tain chalet look and feel, with plenty of flat screen of their experiences via a video gley & Bonaccorsi, LLP; BKF gineer working for a local semiconductor company. TVs tuned to the NHL Center Ice package and presentation. A third, Trinity, ap- Engineers; Devcon Construction, Grinning and speaking in gasps between shifts on serves beer, wine, juices and fountain drinks. For the peared at the breakfast and shared Inc.; Focus Business Bank; Gon- the bench, he added, “We got real busy again but I advanced or more committed player, the rink has her struggles to overcome addic- salves & Kozachenko; Hayward just had to sneak in a skate on my lunch break,” leagues for different ages and levels. tion, complete her education, and Tri-City Alumnae Chapter of then shakily swung a leg over the boards for another Back on the ice, Anton was the youngest skater find a home for herself and her Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; charge down the ice. that session and acted like it. A college student, he four sons. and Symantec. Abode Services The pick-up action is admittedly slow and carried the puck through the older, less skilled “I’ve been on a really long Board member and Fremont sloppy, but players like Darryl don’t mind. He’s in players until a stumbling reporter bumped him journey to get to where I am Planning Commissioner David his 50’s and works graveyard at the wastewater treat- with a shoulder; hard. “Checking” or running into today,” Trinity said of her experi- Bonaccorsi emceed the event. ment plant. “I started playing hockey in my 30’s,” other players is prohibited during drop-in times ence with Abode Services. “There For more information or make he said, “and I should be sleeping now, but I just but this is still hockey… even though it may not is no way I could have come this a donation, visit: www.abodeser- couldn’t miss this.” always look like it far on my own. I love my home; vices.org.

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Red light cameras Subscription Form q 12 Months for $75 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY cancelled in Hayward q Renewal - 12 months for $50 q q q The Hayward City Council voted 6-1 at its March 5 meeting in Date: Check Credit Card Cash favor of a resolution to cancel its photo enforcement contract with Redflex effective at the “earliest practicable time.” The current contract calls for early termination upon 10-days notice Name: Credit Card #: with cancellation fees ranging from $108,000 to $138,000 depending on the actual date of cancellation during the next three months. Card Type: It was actually the Hayward Police who initiated the proposal to Address: phase out photo enforcement. The motivating force seems to be that Exp. Date: Zip Code: the program expenses may have been exceeding income. Numerous complaints from motorists, along with sketchy evidence as to the City, State, Zip Code: safety benefit, and damage to the local economy were cited as addi- tional reasons for the decision. Delivery Name & Address if different from Billing: In the Police Report to Council, it was acknowledged that right Business Name if applicable: turn tickets made up about 60% of citations but rarely were a factor in collisions. The report went on to add that right-on-red violations were q Home Delivery q Mail never considered when entering into the contract. Rear-end accidents have clearly increased the report went on to say. Broadside collisions sometimes even went up after the cameras went on-line. Police Chief Phone: Urban said, “data was consistently inconsistent.”

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SUBMITTED BY CITY OF UNION CITY drought tolerant and low maintenance Brachychiton ru- gram, Irvington High School QUEST program and the pestris trees along the right away. Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center Promotoras. On March 2, Kyle Ritchie of Boy Scouts of America of This tree planting connects to several other volunteer Public Works employees Robert Vera and Frank Troop 603/876 completed his Eagle Scout project on projects along the railroad tracks done by The Church of Morales help set up and assist with Kyle’s project. Railroad Ave. Less than five percent of Boy Scouts become Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), The Eagle Scouts. Kyle and his volunteers planted and staked Hillview Baptist Church, Union City Work Furlough pro- March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 33 Opposition to TSA HOME SALES REPORT

CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 08 knife proposal Highest $: 825,000 Median $: 500,000 Lowest $: 325,000 Average $: 542,438 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED tation with interested stakeholders. The policy has 5287 Crane Avenue 94546 500,000 3 1321 1955 01-31-13 SUBMITTED BY ALLISON BORMEL 19548 Eagle Street 94546 460,000 3 1484 1956 01-31-13 been criticized by the Coalition of Flight Attendant 17301 Madison Avenue 94546 825,000 3 2352 1949 02-01-13 U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) ques- Unions, the Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations, 22147 Orange Avenue 94546 325,000 3 1631 1948 01-31-13 tioned Transportation Security Agency (TSA) Ad- Federal Flight Deck Officer Association and the Na- 20095 Stanton Avenue 94546 519,000 4 1794 1960 01-31-13 ministrator John Pistole in a hearing of the tional Association of Police Organizations. 5817 Badger Court 94552 640,500 4 1834 1960 01-31-13 Homeland Security Transportation Security Sub- “I appreciated the opportunity to engage with Ad- 23169 Canyon Terrace Drive #394552 420,000 2 1258 1996 01-31-13 committee on March 14, 2013. Swalwell objected ministrator Pistole and I hope he takes into account se- 20607 Glenwood Drive 94552 650,000 3 2160 1992 01-31-13 to TSA’s new policy to allow certain knives and rious concerns brought by stakeholder groups. Old FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 26 sports equipment on-board planes, arguing it could threats do not just disappear when new threats arise Highest $: 1,400,000 Median $: 551,000 put passengers and crew at serious risk. and we should not proceed with policies that will put Lowest $: 195,000 Average $: 570,077 After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 Americans at risk,” added Swalwell. ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED when hijackers overtook planes using mace, box The following day, U.S. Representatives Eric 36065 Asquith Place 94536 595,000 4 2160 1965 01-31-13 Swalwell (D-CA), Michael Grimm (R-NY) and 4838 Balboa Way 94536 195,000 2 1330 1982 01-31-13 cutters and knives, all knives and dangerous sport- 4664 Devonshire Common 94536 285,000 2 945 1987 01-31-13 ing equipment were placed on a list of prohibited Benny G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of 4371 Gibraltar Drive 94536 680,000 4 2578 1965 02-01-13 items and banned from planes. TSA’s most recent the Homeland Security Committee, announced that 1185 Gilbert Court 94536 620,000 4 1674 1977 02-01-13 decision will change the prohibited items list by al- a bipartisan coalition of 50 Members of Congress 35658 Linda Drive 94536 595,000 2 1624 1952 01-31-13 lowing passengers to bring small knives with non- had signed on to their letter to the TSA expressing 3674 Oakwood Terrace #303 94536 225,000 2 990 1984 01-31-13 locking blades smaller than 2.36 inches and less serious concerns about the agency’s new policy 4390 Rustica Circle 94536 455,000 4 1631 1997 01-31-13 than .5 inches in width, and sporting equipment which is set to take effect on April 25, 2013. 4111 Wakefield Loop 94536 590,000 3 1645 1964 01-31-13 like hockey sticks onto plane cabins. “The support for our letter objecting to TSA’s 42342 Blacow Road 94538 325,000 3 1392 1957 01-31-13 “Since September 12, 2001, there have been zero decision by Members of Congress on both sides of 5622 Greeley Place 94538 508,000 4 1387 1965 02-01-13 planes hijacked by terrorists using sharp objects. the aisle validates the general consensus that this is a 4854 Oscar Court 94538 500,000 3 1148 1960 01-30-13 That number cannot get better but it can get worse foolish policy that could, in a worst-case scenario, 4606 Serra Avenue 94538 540,000 4 1661 1961 01-31-13 seriously harm Americans,” said Swalwell. “Based 3695 Stevenson Boulevard #E21194538 250,000 2 1040 1991 01-31-13 with this new policy,” said Swalwell. “After ques- on my conversation with Administrator Pistole, yes- 44 Burnham Place 94539 680,000 4 2070 1980 01-31-13 tioning TSA Administrator Pistole at the Homeland 288 Hackamore Common 94539 332,000 2 878 1984 02-01-13 Security Committee hearing, I am still concerned terday, at the Homeland Security Committee hear- 124 Hackamore Lane 94539 260,000 2 835 1983 01-31-13 that this policy endangers passengers and crew, was ing, I am more convinced that TSA should not 41341 Joyce Avenue 94539 1,400,000 4 3207 1957 01-31-13 made without formal consultation with stakeholder implement this policy.” 2330 Olive Avenue 94539 880,000 4 2395 1954 02-01-13 groups like flight attendants, pilots and transporta- The letter is supported by the American Federa- 1087 Sundance Drive 94539 1,280,000 4 3034 1980 02-01-13 tion security officers and will only make the security tion of Government Employees, the Coalition of 4677 Celia Court 94555 830,000 5 1717 1986 01-31-13 process lengthier and more cumbersome.” Flight Attendant Unions, the Coalition of Airline 34159 Via Lucca 94555 455,000 - - - 01-31-13 Swalwell is leading a letter of Members of Con- Pilots Associations, the Federal Flight Deck Officer 34171 Via Lucca 94555 562,000 - - - 01-31-13 gress to TSA opposing this decision and asking it be Association and the National Association of Police 34177 Via Lucca 94555 607,000 - - - 01-31-13 withdrawn until TSA engages in meaningful consul- Organizations. 34183 Via Lucca 94555 551,000 - - - 01-31-13 34189 Via Lucca 94555 622,000 - - - 01-31-13 HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 17 Probation officers honor Highest $: 1,010,000 Median $: 300,000 Lowest $: 145,500 Average $: 377,353 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED Wieckowski as Legislator of the Year 1453 170th Avenue 94541 291,000 4 1795 1948 01-31-13 UBMITTED BY EFF ARBOSA 22857 Alice Street 94541 250,000 3 1371 1949 01-31-13 S J B 623 Atherton Place 94541 480,500 3 1224 1997 01-31-13 1981 East Avenue 94541 250,000 2 847 1953 01-31-13 The State Coalition of Probation Organizations honored Assemblyman Bob Wieckowski (D-Fre- 575 Hampton Road 94541 300,000 2 947 1940 01-31-13 mont) on March 13, 2013, as the Legislator of the Year 2012 at a meeting in Sacramento. 44 Leighty Court #7 94541 145,500 2 864 1992 02-01-13 “This recognition is not just about me,” Wieckowski told the officers. “It’s about our common goal 21897 Rio Vista Street 94541 355,000 5 1531 1953 02-01-13 to increase the personal safety of officers across the state.” 2055 Twin Creeks Place 94541 605,000 4 2786 2008 01-31-13 Wieckowski was recognized for his “dedication in advancing the standards for the betterment of 160 Arundel Drive 94542 1,010,000 4 4315 2011 01-31-13 probation, probation officers and the improvement of public safety.” In 2012, Wieckowski authored 27360 Parkside Drive 94542 455,000 4 2431 1976 02-01-13 AB 1968, a bill to allow for the arming of probation officers responsible for “high risk” offenders. 28376 Pacific Street 94544 300,000 3 1050 1952 01-31-13 To help the state meet the prison inmate reduction set in place by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Leg- 23 Raintree Court #15 94544 223,000 2 1000 1986 01-31-13 islature passed AB 109 in 2011, the public safety re-alignment bill. This put rank and file probation of- 26117 Regal Avenue 94544 285,000 3 1059 1952 01-31-13 ficers on the receiving end of a significant public safety policy shift. This enhanced public safety role 28634 Bay Port Court 94545 615,000 4 1835 2007 01-31-13 27527 Capri Avenue 94545 250,000 3 1320 1957 01-31-13 has resulted in increased caseloads for probation officers and many offenders previously under the su- 1993 Catalpa Way 94545 350,000 4 1387 1963 02-01-13 pervision of state parole agents are now re-aligned under their responsibility. 27766 Del Norte Court 94545 250,000 4 1474 1970 01-31-13 Even though AB 1968 was eventually vetoed by the Governor, despite strong bipartisan support, Wieckowski and probation officers made important progress in raising awareness of the issue among MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 03 Highest $: 550,000 Median $: 400,000 members. Wieckowski is hoping to get a new bill, AB 1040, approved in this session of the Legislature. Lowest $: 399,000 Average $: 449,667 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 310 Hazen Street 95035 550,000 4 1386 1958 02-15-13 102 Marylinn Drive 95035 399,000 2 1378 1983 02-14-13 Gun Buy Back distributes 1101 South Main Street #330 95035 400,000 2 977 2007 02-13-13

NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 04 Highest $: 412,500 Median $: 300,000 over $50,000 Lowest $: 275,000 Average $: 336,125 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED SUBMITTED BY FREMONT PD 6121 Castillon Drive 94560 357,000 4 1537 1959 02-01-13 35726 Haley Street 94560 412,500 3 1100 1961 01-31-13 6984 Jarvis Avenue 94560 275,000 3 1182 1982 02-01-13 On Saturday, March 16, the Fremont Police Department hosted a Gun Buy Back event at the 5122 Tenaya Avenue 94560 300,000 3 1145 1955 01-31-13 Fremont Fire Department Training Facility on Stevenson Boulevard for residents of the Tri-City area (Fremont, Newark, Union City). In less than three hours, $50,300 of donated funds was dis- SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: 15 Highest $: 645,000 Median $: 345,000 tributed and approximately 343 weapons collected. Lowest $: 150,000 Average $: 369,200 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 1237 Amber Court 94577 500,000 4 2091 - 01-31-13 363 Dutton Avenue 94577 448,000 2 1533 1925 02-01-13 AC Transit to 1479 Gardner Boulevard 94577 338,000 3 1368 1942 01-31-13 741 Lee Avenue 94577 635,000 4 2080 1931 02-01-13 end year with 2272 Marina Boulevard 94577 345,000 3 1447 1990 02-01-13 2500 Outrigger Drive #216 94577 270,000 2 1033 1986 02-01-13 balanced budget 13804 Sausalito Road 94577 350,000 3 1126 1962 02-01-13 SUBMITTED BY ROCHELLE ORAL 1306 Scenicview Drive 94577 645,000 4 2698 1977 01-31-13 SUBMITTED BY CLARENCE JOHNSON 348 Anza Way 94578 285,000 3 1078 1954 01-31-13 Literacy is a family affair. Are you able to read to your 16820 Ehle Street 94578 233,000 2 1293 1940 01-31-13 For the second consecutive year, AC Transit children in English and help them with their homework? 16586 Kildare Road 94578 300,000 4 1792 1970 02-01-13 is on track to end FY 2012-13 with a balanced If not, perhaps you need to improve your own English 711 Moraga Drive 94578 269,000 3 1114 1954 01-31-13 budget, resulting from a series of new initia- and reading skills. Fremont Adult and Continuing Edu- 14968 Peninsula Street 94578 370,000 3 1813 1979 02-01-13 tives and performance strategies. cation’s CBET (Community Based English Tutoring) 16878 Selby Drive 94578 400,000 2 1464 1960 01-31-13 The local economy’s on-going recovery has 1460 Thrush Avenue #42 94578 150,000 2 749 1994 02-01-13 Program has ESL classes where parents and other adult led to a more stable, reliable stream of subsidies family members can learn English while learning how to SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 01 primarily from sales and parcel taxes but new Highest $: 200,000 Median $: 200,000 become more involved in their children’s education. Your performance and management strategies have Lowest $: 200,000 Average $: 200,000 children will do better in school if you read to them and taken effect over the past year, cutting expenses, ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED get involved with their schoolwork. 15605 Tracy Street 94580 200,000 2 1276 1920 01-30-13 boosting workforce efficiency and winning ap- We have nine locations throughout Fremont to serve proval from the AC Transit Board of Directors. UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES: 09 parents of ESL students in Fremont. Free babysitting is “It is great to know we have a stable budget Highest $: 720,000 Median $: 295,500 provided by Fremont Adult and Continuing Education Lowest $: 187,000 Average $: 351,389 platform to make our service better as we pro- at certain sites. Children must be 18 months to 11 years ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED ceed into the future,” said Board President 2533 Copa Del Oro Drive 94587 230,000 2 908 1984 01-31-13 old. Proof of immunizations is required. Greg Harper. 4600 Delores Drive 94587 389,000 4 1973 1972 01-31-13 Our CBET/ESL classes are held at American High “Our focus now is on a variety of new ini- 2820 Dowe Avenue 94587 450,000 3 1392 1977 02-01-13 School, Ardenwood Elementary School, Blacow Ele- tiatives to improve efficiency as a way to both 32643 Endeavour Way 94587 254,000 4 1342 1972 01-31-13 mentary School, Brier Elementary School, Durham upgrade our customer service and reduce our 249 Entrada Plaza 94587 187,000 3 1135 1986 01-31-13 Elementary School, Grimmer Elementary School, Irv- expenses,” said General Manager David 4205 Lunar Way 94587 275,000 4 1342 1970 01-31-13 ington High School, and Vallejo Mill Elementary Armijo. “For example, we are buying new, bet- 2978 Mallorca Way 94587 720,000 5 2905 1994 02-01-13 School. We also have a class at the United SIKHS ter-performing buses, phasing out older, less re- 4205 Saturn Way 94587 295,500 3 1137 1971 01-31-13 Center in Fremont. liable vehicles that routinely require expensive 2512 Village Drive 94587 362,000 3 1437 1984 01-31-13 Please visit our website at repairs.” http://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/Page/15800 for more “All things considered, we are heading in the information, or call (510) 793-2240 and ask for Susan right direction,” Armijo said. Anderson, ESL Department Secretary. We look for- For more information, visit www.ACTran- ward to seeing you in one of our CBET/ESL classes! sit.org Page 34 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 19, 2013

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Appropriated $29,106.83 from the First Five of Union City City Council Alameda County Grant Program for the Leisure Serv- March 12, 2013 ices Department Literacy Jamboree Program for Early Childhood Literacy and Kindergarten Readiness. Proclamations and Presentations: Accepted work for the Promenade & Playground Proclaimed March as Knights of Columbus Project, which according to an article on the city’s Month. Mayor Dutra-Vernaci praised the Catholic website, “will include walkways, lighting, landscap- charitable group for their philanthropy and histori- ing and children’s play equipment.” The project is cal value. Representatives from St Anne’s Church, budgeted for $1.81M. Our Lady of the Rosary Church, St James the Apos- City Manager Reports: tle Church, Fremont, and St Edward’s Catholic Union City adopted a resolution in support of As- Church, Newark, accepted the recognition on be- sembly Bill (AB) 981, which amends the Health & half of the Knights of Columbus. Safety Code relating to community redevelopment. Kanat Tibet and Michael Richie of Kaiser Perma- Under current law, funds shall be used and committed nente-sponsored Healthy Eating, Active Living in a manner consistent with the purposes of the Low (HEAL) program urged Union City to join Fre- & Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund. Under the mont, Hayward and San Leandro to adopt their revised bill, bonds can only be used for their original program with the goal of reducing obesity in chil- purpose, effective January 2014. dren. Staff will bring back a resolution for adoption Items Referred by Council: Newark City difference would be used for at a subsequent meeting. The Mayor attended the Alameda County Trans- Lakeshore Park projects. Staff re- PG&E presented their pipeline safety enhance- portation Commission’s Programs & Projects Sub- Council sponse was that “responsible” bids ment plan. PG&E will test the strength of pipes in Committee which discussed further construction at are acceptable and the economic the City’s sewer system from early April 2013 to late the Union City BART Station. This will cost March 14, 2013 conditions and expansion efforts May 2013. This will require road work mostly in $32.5M; the City seeks $23.6M from One Bay Area had a bearing on the low bid. the vicinity of Decoto Road and Alvarado-Niles Grant (OBAG) Program. Also, Union City will re- Presentations and Proclama- Monies saved by the difference be- Road. Residents in affected areas will be notified by ceive $695,000 in federal Local Streets and Roads tions: tween the engineering estimates and letter and telephone Northbound traffic on Decoto grants for repairs to Whipple Road. Commendation for Newark bid will be part of the General Road will be reduced to one lane during the project. Oral Communications: Team 5185 Topsy Turvy - Igna- Fund, not specifically allocated to A Union City resident expressed concern about traf- A representative of the League of Women Voters tious Hoh, Mira Partha and Vic- Lakeshore Park. fic congestion. of Fremont, Newark & Union City, promoted Sun- toria Yuan - in Northern Councilmember Marshall re- Consent Calendar: shine Week to encourage transparency in govern- California First Tech Challenge quested a cost/benefit review of Amended the Municipal Code to 1) remove pro- ment. The film “The United States of Alec” will be Championship held at Newark future agreements for Music at fessional trade schools and colleges, transit and pas- shown on March 18 at Fremont Congregational Memorial High School on Febru- the Grove. senger railroad stations and union halls from the list Church. ary 24. They and two other teams Non Consent: of principle permitted uses allowed in the Light In- Public comment that economic development of the in their “Alliance,” won the Win- Adopt Complete Streets Policy dustrial (ML) zoning district; 2) remove health serv- greater Bay Area did not seem to benefit Union City. ning Alliance trophy. that makes streets “safe and conven- ices (medical, dental, physical therapy and Consent: ient” for all users. This is required pharmacies) from the list of conditional uses allowed Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci - Yes Second reading of amendment by Alameda County Transportation in the ML zoning district; 3) move union halls from Vice Mayor Emily Duncan - Yes to Title 17 of Zoning text in the Commission and Metropolitan the list of principal permitted uses and add to the list Lorrin Ellis - Yes Newark Municipal Code Transportation Commission in of conditional uses allowed in the Special Industrial Pat Gacoscos - Yes Authorize one-year extension order to be eligible for local trans- (MS) zoning district; 4) add transit and passenger Jim Navarro - Yes of auditing services by Badawi & poration sales tax, vehicle registra- railroad stations and union halls to the list of condi- Associates tion fee funding and One Bay Area tional uses in the MS zoning district. Approve extension of Alameda grant funds. County Abandoned Vehicle City Council Matters: Abatement Program until May The Mayor noted Stage 1 per- 2023. On average, Newark re- formances beginning March 15 ceives approximately $34,000 per of Once Upon A Mattress. year for 600 abandoned vehicles Public Comment: Amend 2012-14 Biennial League of Women Voters Sun- Budget to allocate $5,000 for 2012- shine Week promoting transpar- 2013 recycling promotion materials ent government March 10-16 and $20,000 for 2013-2014 Invite Assemblyman Bob Removed from Consent: Wieckowski for work session to dis- Approve bid and award to Ma- cuss water quality concerns rina Landscape, Inc. for Lakeshore Mayor Alan Nagy Aye Park irrigation renovation. Public Vice Mayor Ana Apodaca Aye speaker asked if low bid was suspect Luis Freitas Aye because of significant difference Maria “Sucy” Collazo Absent from other bids and if the monetary Robert Marshall Aye March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 35 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).

appreciates staff’s regulatory proposals, which Hayward City Council refer to “free food,” for such programs and March 5, 2013 wondered if they include food pantries some of which might have to close because they can- Milpitas City Council Presented March 2013 Business Recogni- not afford a permit. Would programs that pre- tion Award to Manada Roofing, Inc. Accepted pare food have to be certified by the County as March 5, 2013 by Jesus Perez, VP, Manada Roofing, Inc. “kitchens?” Proclaimed March 12, 2013 as Women Jeanette Johnigan relies on the food pro- Staff Changes to Calendar Veterans’ Day. Accepted by Lani Wilson, grams because of her income level. She cannot The March 13 Planning Commission is cancelled. There will be a special Chabot College. afford to shop at the supermarkets after her ex- meeting on March 20, 2013 at 7 p.m. Work Session penses have been deducted. She is able to ac- The San José/Santa Clara County Treatment Plant Advisory Committee Strategies to improve delivery of food and cess programs every day except on Wednesday (TPAC) meeting has been moved from March 14 to March 25, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. support services to people in need. Typically, and Saturday; so, twice a week she goes hun- Public Hearing: food-sharing programs occur on City property gry. In addition to the homeless, many others Considered a request to fly flags in honor of Black History Month; contin- without permits which, currently, are not re- go hungry, too. ued to an indefinite date. quired. Community members point to the ad- A member of the First United Methodist Consent Calendar: verse effect of such activities and the anti-social Church congregation feels that the proposed Received the February 2013 Odor Control Report. There have been behavior of some of the beneficiaries and also zoning changes will not solve any of the cur- mostly unconfirmed garbage and sewer-related odor complaints. assert that more constructive approaches to rent issues and might lead to unintended con- Approved Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Jacqueline Holland to the homelessness and affordable housing are sequences. He supports the Hayward Community Advisory Commission. Holland is a 2010 graduate of the Uni- needed. Other jurisdictions have enacted ordi- Community Action Network’s desire for a cen- versity of California, Irvine, and was Sigma Cum Laude in Psychology. nances to ban or regulate food distribution at tral facility where a full range of services for Amended the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Commission By-Laws to reflect public locations. Some have been challenged the homeless are available – counseling, mental changes to the meeting dates. The commission advises Council on matters re- successfully but the courts have tended to up- and physical support, kitchen, washing and lated to non-motor vehicles. hold legislation that regulates rather than pro- laundering facilities, training and job prepara- Accepted the annual Citizen Options for Public Safety (COPS) grant of hibits such programs. Staff recommends tion and jobs running such a center. Marcy $107,684. The monies will be used for collision-investigation equipment, amendment of the Hayward Zoning Ordi- Timberman echoed the sentiments adding that crime analysis software, firearms and accessories, critical incident response nance to introduce reasonable permitting for staff’s proposals would not make anyone “less equipment, surveillance equipment and police canine & training. and better delivery of these programs. hungry or less homeless.” Approved Amendment No 1 to the Water Supply Agreement with the City Consent Bob Goodwill, Hayward CAN Advocate, and County of San Francisco. The amendment prohibits the City of San Amended JPA Agreement for the South stated that disruptive activity occurs before or Francisco from changing the existing condition of the Hetch Hetchy Reser- Hayward BART Transit Oriented Develop- after the food distribution programs at Por- voir, by abandoning or decommissioning the O’Shaughnessy Dam or by ment and appointed Councilwoman Barbara tuguese Park and that the programs, per se, are draining the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir except for maintenance purposes or, if Halliday as Alternate Director to the JPA not a problem. Culpable individuals are re- necessary, during a drought or meeting certain legal requirements. Board. sponsible for their own actions. Legislating the Authorized Police Chief to execute the service agreement with Santa Clara Legislative Business programs without dealing with the trouble- County Public Health Department for the 2013 San José Bike Party Grant Approved phase-out of the City’s Red Light makers would be an exercise in futility. Program. The department will assign officers to at least two Bike Party events. Camera Program. The number of side-on col- Sherri Blair does not feel an ordinance will Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with DR Horton for lisions (right and left turns) has declined but solve the problems underlying hunger and free credit reimbursement for public facilities and improvements within the the number of rear-end collisions has in- homelessness but feels it might help identify Transit Area Specific Plan. creased. In the interests of public safety, Coun- which public sites can be used for food-sharing Reports of Mayor and Commission: cilman Greg Jones proposed a motion to programs. Hunger is a world-wide problem. In Considered proposed resolution requiring the Chief of Police to be in- decommission the system as soon as possible. Brazil, there are five government-owned formed if any delegates from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam visit the City. (6 YES votes; 1 NO vote (Halliday)). restaurants, with low-priced menus, where This action was greeted with enthusiastic response from citizens. Fiscal Year 2013 Mid-Year Budget Review everyone can dine – students, seniors, home- Considered the criteria for establishing a donation-and-fee-waiver policy. & General Fund Ten-Year Plan Update. less, business people, construction workers, This will require an application process for donation requests and will be re- Amended Water Supply Agreement with nurses. worded to add specificity to terms such as “non-profit” and “public benefit.” City and County of San Francisco to protect Sara Lamnin, CAN Program Director, does According to the Mayor, this is needed because the City receives an excessive water supplies from the Hetch Hetchy Reser- not support the proposed amendment to the number of requests for such benefits. voir and assure continued operation of the Zoning Ordinance preferring to spend the Mayor Esteves appointed Vice Mayor Polanski his alternate for the Business O’Shaugnessy Dam unless the Agreement is City’s limited resources on solutions to the un- Association of Santa Clara County and Selection Committee and volunteered further amended at a future date, subject to derlying issues. Establish a deadline to move to serve as delegate to the Santa Clara County Library District Joint Powers certain conditions. the meal programs out of civic spaces to a cen- Authority and to the Association of Bay Area Governments’ General Assembly Public Comment tralized, indoor service program which would on April 18, 2013 in Oakland. “Citizen Sam” encouraged everyone to par- enable stakeholders to leverage existing re- Public Forum: ticipate in the City’s General Plan Update sources, improve efficiency, address sanitation Maureen Jones of San José wants to prevent the use of fluoride in drinking (Hayward2040.org), hopes the Oakland A’s issues, maintain consistent enforcement and water. According to Jones, there are no studies that show that water fluorida- will come to Hayward and wishes to see a ferry help residents reach a greater level of self-sus- tion helps prevent tooth decay. service to San Francisco leave from Winton tainability. Robert Marini feels that sewer rates are too high. Avenue by 2040. He thanked Denise Chan, Jim Drake asked if Hayward is a dumping Rob Means addressed the problem of global warming and urged the City to Suzanne Phillis (City Clerk’s Office, Planning ground for felons and how the City comp- adopt smarter policies dealing with this issue, such as energy independence. Commission Sara Lamnin, Gale Bleth and mares with other cities in the East Bay. He Shri Ram promoted his website www.StressFreeViolenceFree.org. Mary Fabian (Hayward Police Department) questioned the process by which bond meas- and former Councilwoman Anna May for ures are placed on election ballots, subsequent Mayor José Esteves – Yes their help. voter-approval, elected officials’ decisions to Vice Mayor Althea Polanski – Yes Betty DeForest, Executive Director, South proceed with a bond issue and the cost of that Debbie Giordano – Yes Hayward Parish, thanked the Mayor and funding; he referred specifically to Hayward Armando Gomez –Absent/Yes (arrived after first Mayoral report item) Council for the opportunity to create dialogue Unified School District’s Measure I. Carmen Montano - Yes and bring together parties that are concerned about homelessness in Hayward. She would Mayor Michael Sweeney – Yes like to see the establishment of a task force of Barabara halliday – Yes citizens, businesses, elected officials and other Greg Jones – Yes stakeholders to discuss and identify solutions Al Mendall – Yes quickly and effectively. South Hayward Parish Marvin Peixoto – Yes Mark Salinas - Yes ing on prevention. Measure A also allowed many providers to continue shares the City’s concern about food-distribu- and expand mental health services. tion on the street; it is demeaning. DeForest Francisco Zermeno – Yes • Measure A gives the County flexibility to address unmet needs and unanticipated costs. Specifically, the County Board of Supervisors receives a discretionary $784,088 allocation that gives the Supervisors Measure A oversight report the flexibility to respond to unanticipated needs in their districts. BY ASHLEY, GUY spending for FY 10/11. Highlights from the report include the following: • From Axis Community Health sites in Livermore and Pleasanton, Almost 10 years ago, Alameda County voters ap- to the Fremont-based Tri-City Health Center and the Newark Health proved a tax to ensure a basic level of health care • Despite the down economy, Measure A enabled Center, to multiple agencies in Berkeley, Measure A funding touched services across all segments of the population. The a large number of providers to continue existing all areas of the County, thus delivering on its promise to help ensure latest report about “Measure A” health care spend- programs and maintain the service levels offered by basic health care for all County residents. ing in Alameda County, covering fiscal year 10/11, these programs. describes how over 100 County health care service Louis Chicoine, chair of the Oversight Committee, says,“While the providers used Measure A sales tax funds to enhance • Measure A funds increased access to health care federal health care reform effort has the potential to expand health care services, expand outreach, and upgrade facilities. services for organizations ranging from the Alameda coverage nationwide, we in Alameda County can take pride in the fact Measure A, the Essential Health Care Services County Medical Center to school health centers, that for many years we have contributed toward making sure health Initiative approved by voters in March 2004, raised while decreasing wait times for these services. care is available to all members of our community. Measure A contin- the County sales tax by one-half cent to support ues to enable a large number of health care providers serving low-in- emergency medical, hospital inpatient, outpatient, • Several recipients, including Children’s Hospi- come and uninsured patients to maintain and even expand the service public health, mental health, and substance abuse tal and St. Rose Hospital Silva Clinic, school health levels they offer.” services for indigent, low-income, and uninsured centers, the Juvenile Justice Center Victims of The full report contains comprehensive information, such as a County residents. This “half-cent on the dollar” has Crime Unit, and the Alameda Health Consortium, complete list of all providers receiving Measure A funds in FY 10/11; made a big difference: Measure A generated used Measure A funds as leverage to draw down the amounts received by each provider; descriptions of the services of- $105,513,482 in FY 10/11, distributing funds to matching funds, including both federal and founda- fered by Measure A recipients; maps showing the geographic distribu- well over 100 health care service providers and ulti- tion grants. tion of Measure A fund recipients, indicating the spread of services mately serving over half a million Alameda County throughout all parts of Alameda County; and more. residents. • Many organizations and departments, includ- To request a free copy of the report, or for information on becom- Measure A also created a Citizen Oversight ing the Public Health Department, Multicultural ing a member of the Measure A Oversight Committee, please call Committee that monitors Measure A spending for Institute, Preventive Care Pathways, and Horizons (510) 618-2016 or email [email protected]. You can also each fiscal year. In December 2012, the committee Family Counseling, used Measure A funds to in- download a free copy of the report at www.acgov.org/health/indi- published its fifth report, covering Measure A crease health outreach and education efforts, focus- gent/measureA.htm. Page 36 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 19, 2013

continued from page 8 continued from page 8 Fremont Police Log Union City Police Log an employee to give him an iPad Econoline van, CA/8E06702. tempt to obtain customer information. The accessory card readers are designed to store customer card information. and cash from the register. After Victim was walking in the area March 12 receiving the loot, the suspect of Capitol/Liberty when a suspect At 9:45 a.m., a 77 year old female was walking around Mariner Park, near Dorado Drive. The victim fled on foot. The suspect was de- battered him and stole $20 from saw an adult male who proceeded to pull down his pants and expose his penis. The female fled the area after scribed as a white male adult, his hand. The suspect was de- the incident. The suspect was described as a black male adult, between 30 and 35 years old, approximately 6 30’s, 6’00, 150 lbs., dressed in a scribed as a black male adult or feet tall, with a heavyset build. blue hat, grey sweatshirt, and Indian adult male in his 50’s, grey blue jeans. Incident was captured hat, grey jacket, last seen running on video. This incident was in- towards the old Schoeber’s. vestigated by Ofc. Candler and At approximately 5:50 p.m. Newark Police Log supervised by Sgt. Snelson. officers responded to Blaisdell SUBMITTED BY NEWARK PD Ofc. Wilson checked the area Way to investigate a residential March 8 03/08/13 at 0900 hours to time of call. of Central/Dusterberry and lo- burglary. The burglary occurred Officer Taylor handled a citizen’s arrest/shoplift- March 12, 2013 cated six new gang graffiti tags. during the day between 9:00 a.m. ing case at the NewPark Mall Macy’s store at 6:05 At 3:03 p.m., Officer Homayoun investigated a The tags were red and read “VNF and 4:30 p.m. Loss was jewelry p.m. Lesleigh Pelzl was arrested for petty theft and residential burglary in the 37000 block of Spruce X4,” “VNF,” “XIV,” “SK,” and cash. issued a citation at the scene. Street. Entry was made through a doggie door “NSF” and “NORTE” each was At approximately 2:00 p.m., March 9 which led into the garage and evidence showed the documented under a separate re- FUSD Main Offices received a The family of Edgar Real of Newark called Police at suspect(s) kicked open a garage door leading into port number. The tags were seen phone call from what sounded 7:04 p.m. to report he was possibly overdosing on the house. The burglary occurred between 9 a.m. as early as 10:30 p.m. and more like a juvenile male. The male Methamphetamine and had just physically assaulted and 3 p.m., the loss was cash. was documented between 1:00 told FUSD personnel that there several family members. Before officers could arrive at Officer Lopez was traveling on Highway 84/880 at a.m. - 2:45 a.m. was a bomb on the grounds of the scene, Real fled the residence and forced entry into 3:30 p.m. when he received a LoJack (an electronic RP reported four people fighting Thornton Jr. High. Sgt. Cochran the nearby AllCare Veterinary Hospital (6600 block of tracking system) alert on a stolen van out of the City of in the bar at the Cloverleaf Bowl at responded to the FUSD offices Thornton Avenue) by punching out a plate glass win- Fremont. Officers followed the signal into Fremont and 1:30 a.m.. Units arrived and de- while Sgt. Russell and SRO Sgt. dow. Officers located Real in the parking lot of the Vet- located the stolen van on Enea Common. tained all four acquaintances, two Koepf went to Thornton Jr High. erinary Hospital. He had severe lacerations on his right Officer Homayoun responded to JC Penney at 3:31 were fighting over a female. One The school was placed on lock- arm and had severed one of his arteries. Real began p.m. after they had detained two juveniles for shoplift- male was arrested for Obstruct- down for approximately 25 min- swinging his arm towards officers covering them with ing. Both juveniles were arrested for petty theft and re- ing/Resisting. Two other males, and utes while school was cleared. his blood. Real continued to assault the initial officers. leased to their respective parents. the female (that was being fought Patrol went to level one during Additional officers arrived at the scene, Real was taken Officer Geser accepted a Citizen’s Arrest from JC over) were arrested for drunk in this incident. Investigated by into custody after the deployment of Officer Jackman’s Penney at 6:15 p.m. Kathy Gonzales of Union City was public. Inv. by Ofc. Sanchez. FTO Hanrahan and Ofc. Barbero K-9 partner. Thanks to Fremont PD officers and ser- arrested for shoplifting. She was released on a citation. March 13 handled the investigation. geants who assisted us while the officers conducted the March 13, 2013 Ofc. Luevano took a vehicle A clerk was closing the Sub- investigation and decontaminated from this incident. At 4:30 p.m., officers responded to assist Fre- theft report at around 11:00 a.m. way at Charter Square when a Real was charged with battery on an officer, burglary, mont PD Street Crimes unit who had a suspect run- The victim vehicle was equipped masked suspect ran into the store, child abuse, resisting arrest and assault. He is currently ning from them in the Dairy and Bonnie area. The with LoJack and at around 1:00 shoved her toward the counter, being treated at a local hospital and is in police custody. suspect was captured and subsequently arrested by p.m., Newark PD advised they and demanded the cash from the March 10 Fremont PD. were receiving a LoJack hit on register. The suspect fled prior to Officers responded to an audible alarm sounding Officer Geser accepted a Citizen’s Arrest from JC Central Ave. in their city for the police arrival and no witnesses or at Bella Eye Care on Jarvis Ave. at 12:26 a.m. and Penney at 5:04 p.m. A 17 year old male (Newark) was vehicle. Numerous officers video surveillance were located. located Darryl Bernard of Newark rummaging in arrested for shoplifting and released to his parents. checked the area without success. Investigated by Ofc. Wright and the garbage dumpster. The alarm appeared to be At 1:20 a.m., Officer Geser investigated an auto Outstanding is a 2000 Ford FTO Huiskins. false but Bernard was cited for possession of a burglary near the Burlington Coat Factory at the Methamphetamine smoking pipe. mall. The vehicle’s window was smashed and 5 pairs March 11, 2013 of Nike shoes were taken. The theft occurred be- Officers responded to a commercial burglary to a tween 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. Bank Robbery at Chase Bank business in the 8400 block of Central Ave. at 6:44 Any person with any information concerning p.m. A window had been broken, allowing access these incidents can contact the non-emergency line SUBMITTED BY into the building where copper wire had been re- at 510-578-4237. Information can also be left OFFICER W. Q URESHI, moved along with items that were being stored for anonymously on the “silent witness” hotline at 510- MILPITAS PD sale. The burglary occurred sometime between 578-4000, extension 500.

On March 9, 2013, at about 1:59 p.m., a bank robbery oc- curred at the Chase Bank lo- Fremont Fire Department Log cated at 37 N. Milpitas Blvd. SUBMITTED BY BATTALION CHIEF STEVE SILVA AND The suspect entered the bank, approached the counter and OPERATIONS STAFF CAPTAIN DON LINNEMAN, FFD gave the bank teller a demand March 11 note. The suspect indicated he At 4:52 p.m., the Fremont Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 40379 Fre- wanted money and had a gun. mont Blvd. The first arriving engine found heavy smoke showing from a single family home. An aggressive The teller handed over cash and interior attack and search were made and the fire was contained to the room of origin. Reports indicate fire the suspect fled the area. The damage to one room and smoke damage throughout the home. Control of the incident took 10 minutes; suspect is described as a White resolved within one hour. Damage estimate was $15,000 structural and $5,000 contents. Seventeen Fre- male adult in his mid 40’s, ap- mont Fire personnel and five equipment units were involved with no reported injuries. Cause of the fire is proximately 6’0”. He was seen under investigation. wearing a black SF Giants baseball hat, grey jacket, blue shirt, blue March 13 jeans and white shoes. At 7:15 p.m., the Fremont Fire Department responded to multiple calls of a structure fire in the area of We are asking anyone who can identify the suspect or possesses any Carpenter Court and Lockwood Avenue. The first arriving engine company found heavy smoke and fire information regarding this investigation to call the Milpitas Police De- showing from a single family residence at 2353 Carpenter Court. Initial companies made an aggressive inte- partment at (408) 586-2400. Information can be given anonymously rior attack and search, rescuing the family dog. The fire was brought under control in 20 minutes. The oc- by calling the Crime Tip Hotline at (408) 586-2500 or via the Milpi- cupants were not home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries. Fire Investigators are on scene and tas Police Department website at: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/gov- a cause has not yet been determined. Damage estimates are $300,000 to the structure and $75,000 con- ernment/police/crime_tip.asp tents. Twenty FFD personnel and six equipment units were employed with no injuries reported. Total time on scene is estimated at three hours. Stolen vehicle suspects arrested Be aware of PIN theft SUBMITTED BY SGT. JOHN TORREZ, MILPITAS PD

On February 22, 2013, at 10:21 a.m., a Milpitas Police Officer saw SUBMITTED BY UNION CITY PD two people driving in a 1999 Honda Civic and park in the parking lot of Kentucky Fried Chicken at 73 S. Main Street. The two occupants One of the more interesting crimes that occurred the week of left the vehicle and walked into the nearby business. The officer did a March 10-15 was the discovery of a PIN card reader illegally attached random check on the vehicle’s to the lobby entry doors at the CitiBank in Union City (Decoto Rd). license plate and found the li- This was a very sophisticated operation. Identity theft is the fastest ris- cense plate had been reported ing type of crime and we must all remain vigilant. This scam was un- stolen earlier the same morning. covered by a regular bank customer that noticed a small imperfection Both occupants were detained in the device and promptly reported it. While using a credit card at a and further investigation led to gas pump, look into the area where you swipe the card in the event that the discovery that the vehicle was a small device/card reader stolen from San Jose. Officers ar- has been placed there. If you rested one of the suspects, a male do that each time it becomes 17-year old juvenile and San Jose a habit. resident, was in possession of ec- Make sure to pay atten- stasy pills and drug paraphernalia. tion to the details when Roy Alexander Spotwood, also of using your ATM or credit cards. Criminals are known to place ac- San Jose, was arrested for auto cessory devices over ATM machines, and even gas pumps. The theft, possession of stolen prop- criminals will commonly add an additional face plate to any ma- erty, possession of drug parapher- chine that accepts a credit card or access card. The face plate might nalia, and possession of burglary resemble an authentic part of an existing machine. However, the tools. Spotwood was booked at the Santa Clara County Main Jail. face plate is used to conceal a device that will store information as- Anyone with any information regarding this investigation or other sociated with your card. Additional spy cameras are often used in similar incidents occurring in our city is encouraged to call the Milpi- conjunction with the face plate to obtain access codes as you enter tas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. Information can be given numbers on the ATM keypad. It is a good idea to use one of your anonymously by calling the Crime Tip Hotline at (408) 586-2500 or hands to hide any “PIN” or access numbers you may enter when via the Milpitas Police Department website at: http://www.ci.milpi- using ATM style machines. tas.ca.gov/government/police/crime_tip.asp March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 37

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Tri-City Stargazer MARCH 20 – MARCH 26, 2013 BY VIVIAN CAROL

For All Signs: The spring equinox occurs on March 20 at 2:55 p.m. EST. This is the point in the annual cycle at which we (theoretically) experience equal days and nights. It is the moment the sun appears to move into the zodiac sign of Aries. For many agricultural and herding peoples of ancient times (pagans), the equinox was one of the eight holiday fes- tivals of the year. It was customary in those days, to prepare for the coming season by welcoming its arrival through appropriate celebration. It is widely thought that Stonehenge and other such structures were built for the express purpose of marking the seasonal changes. Now in our air conditioned, urbanized society, we hardly give the equinox a moment's thought. However, since 2010 the equinoxes and solstices have heralded extraordinary events.

Aries the Ram (March 21- a child. Underneath it all, the your path. Perhaps this includes possible. Your reflexes are strung care for a loved one. It is proba- April 20): The sun returns issue is tied to your internalized clientele, if you have a business. It too tightly so make an effort to ble that the issue has been pend- "home" to your sign this week. sense of what a caretaker “should” seems everyone is self-interested relax muscles and concentrate on ing since mid-February. You have You likely will find it to be ener- do or be. Our culture has always and wants a piece of you as well. steady, but consistent forward known a problem exists, but gizing. Now is the time to focus struggled with images of the fem- Do as much as you feel is neces- motion. This is the advice until now your direction has not on new plans for this next year inine. Is she a caretaker or a se- sary. Don't give away the farm. whether driving the car or run- been made clear. It is a sacrifice, of your life. Take a fresh look at ductress? ning a mile. but if you do not do something where you want to direct your Scorpio the Scorpion (October here, you may feel guilt later. energy. Use this month to let go Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug 22): 23-November 21): You may feel Aquarius the Water Bearer of past hurts and take a deep At this time of year, the Sun pinned down on all sides by cir- (January 20-February 18): At breath of fresh air. shines upon your ninth house of cumstances and responsibilities this time your life may feel as travel and expansion. You are you believe you cannot manage. though you are sitting in a car Taurus the Bull (April 21-May probably already making plans Your instinct tells you to bolt and revved to the max while simulta- 20): An unpleasant interaction for your next vacation. Aspects run. The adrenalin may be run- neously pressing the brake. If you with another early in the week favor opening yourself to greater ning high in your veins. Be really have a choice to make, keep your may cause you to withdraw for territory in your life. You may be cautious with anything you do decision conservative for the some introspection. You have a thinking of beginning a new with your body. These circum- present. However, it is possible need to be alone and quiet during study, a spiritual pursuit, or creat- stances can produce an accident. you won’t be allowed a choice. If this period. That is why social life ing a website. so, take your best shot. is not going so well. Give atten- Sagittarius the Archer (Novem- tion to your inner life and reduce Virgo the Virgin (August 23- ber 22-December 21): You want Pisces the Fish (February 19- or eliminate negative thoughts. September 22): Your planetary to move forward on a significant March 20): Circumstances that ruler is Mercury, which just matter, which may have to do are entirely beyond your control Gemini the Twins (May 21- shifted into direct motion last with partnership. But there is a may press you to leave home to June 20): Your ruling planet has week. This retrograde has been all nagging fear in the background. just turned direct in Pisces, sign about the “others” in your life. It feels as though something im- of the ocean. You may not yet You have slowed to a virtual stop portant has been hidden from have your sea legs. Don’t demand until those “others” could make your awareness and this keeps Are you interested in a personal that you move rapidly forward. up their minds. Now things can you from pressing ahead. Conser- horoscope? Just get your balance in the new move forward but it will require a vative choices are best for now. Vivian Carol may be reached at situation concerning your career couple of weeks to be up to You will know soon whether to (704) 366-3777 or life direction for now. speed. take action. for private psychotherapy or astrology appointments Cancer the Crab (June 21-July Libra the Scales (September 23- Capricorn the Goat (December 21): At the beginning of the week October 22): Circumstances 22-January 19): This is not the (fee required). you may be feeling stress related concerning partners, lovers, or best week for mechanical objects. to your lover or a partner, maybe children are throwing pebbles in Breakage or failures are highly www.horoscopesbyvivian.com Page 38 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE March 19, 2013

ARTICLE AND PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY VANDANA DEEP

elaine Eastin Elementary School in New Haven Unified District Dwas represented by a team of two second graders and four third grade stu- dents at a March 2 Odyssey of the Mind competition. Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportu- nities for students from kindergarten through college, who then bring their solu- tions to competition on the local, state, and world level. The Eastin Elementary team members, named “The Prize Burglars,” worked for six months to prepare themselves to pres- ent an eight minute skit on a pre-defined participating division that included mostly cluded a requirement that three works of from the judges for an entertaining eight long term solution, specified by the 4th–5th grade teams. They were also the art must “disappear” and two characters minute show. Although, they did not fin- Odyssey of Mind challenge. The presenta- only team from the New Haven Unified would go on a quest to find them. When ish among the top three, it was a remark- tion had to be completed by the team, School District. the works of art were found, they had to able achievement for the “Prize Burglars” without any assistance from parents, mak- The “Prize Burglars” chose to solve be incorporated into the replica. The per- team. ing props and outfits, directing the play, Problem 3: ARTchitecture: The Musical. formance also needed to include two Team members included second writing dialogue and songs. For this problem, teams were asked to cre- songs, accompanied by some type of cho- graders: Ankita Deep and Navika Singhal In addition, the team prepared for a 10 ate and present an original performance reographed movement. and third graders: Rayna Arora, Sania minute spontaneous challenge that tested that included a replica of a documented ar- The “Prize Burglars” chose to present Choudhary, Inaya Siddiqui and Esha their creativity, verbal and mechanical chitectural structure built between 1,000 their performance around the Leaning Bhasin. Coaches were Vandana Deep and skills. The team was the youngest in their AD and 1,600 AD. The performance in- tower of Pisa and received a lot of cheers Geeta Arora.

BOOK REVIEW

BY SIMON WONG regards Shambhala as a physical place, although PHOTO COURTESY OF PUBLISHAMERICA only individuals with the appropriate karma can reach it and experience it. In 1985, the 14th Author John Chyan’s latest book is I Spy Hid- Dalai Lama noted that Shambhala is not an ordi- den Angels from Shambhala (ISBN nary country: 9781627093378). The Fremont resident is a “Although those with special affiliation may actu- Buddhist and volunteers with the Purple Lotus ally be able to go there through their karmic connec- Buddhist School, Union City. tion, nevertheless it is not a physical place that we His first foray into pub- can actually find. We can only say that it is a pure lishing was a collection of his thoughts and beliefs on the subjects of meditation, the spiritual world, prayer, love, dreams, life, death, reincarnation, science, auras, orbs and steps to- wards enlightenment through the experience of end-of-life support and care for others. Over the years, the tenets by which he leads his life and his perspectives on the matters about which he has written have come to be regarded as “teachings” and, with the encouragement of his friends, he recorded them in Expand Our Spiritual Hearts (ISBN 9781456029326), two years ago. He points out RTICLE AND PHOTO SUBMITTED BY RUCE OBERTS A B R others have shared their stories with him and their huge concrete H resides on the steep hillside behind the Safe- experiences have helped way on Foothill Blvd. Now obscured by trees and brush, this shape his spirit. was once the proud symbol of Hayward High School (HHS), A Chyan’s new book deals whose magnificent old campus covered the entire area now occupied with re-birth, purpose and by Safeway, other businesses, and apartments. The campus even went progress towards nirvana. across the creek. Before any other high schools, before Chabot, before The Sanskrit term Cal State, this was the educational, social, and cultural center of the “Shambhala” is understood town for over fifty years. to be a Buddhist Pure The Hayward High ‘Save the H’ committee would like to offer all Land, a place of peace, those interested in Hayward, and Hayward High School history, the tranquility and happiness opportunity to preserve this valuable local monument and ensure a whose inhabitants are en- place in Hayward history as well, by urging you to buy a brick - pro- lightened. Kalapa is the fessionally engraved and dedicated to someone special - teacher, friend, capital city. yourself? The Buddhist myth of These bricks will be installed in a patio, at the base of the H hill, Shambhala is an adaptation along with benches and informational signs about the significance of of the earlier Hindu myth of Kalki of Sambhala. land, a pure land in the human realm. And unless the H and this site in Hayward history. Trees and brush will be cleared The Buddhist version may be based on a long-lost one has the merit and the actual karmic association, so that the H is visible from below. A piece of Hayward history will culture either in Central or Far Eastern Asia one cannot actually arrive there.” live on in the memories of all those who visit this site. (China). The inner and alternative meanings refer to Of course all this costs money; thus, we are requesting a donation of Although there are other ideas about this soci- what Shambhala represents to one’s own body $100 for each brick. To become part of this important historical project, ety’s location, it is often placed in central Asia, and mind (inner) and the practice of meditation please include the information/dedication you wish to be placed on the north or west of Tibet. Depending on the culture, (alternative). Oral history passes on symbolic ex- brick. You may have from one to three lines on your brick, with no more Shambhala is identified in Punjab, or in certain planations from teacher to student. than 15 characters per line and a space counts as a character. Attach your valleys of southern Siberia. Some believe Mount “Based on my beliefs and spiritual experiences, check for $100 per brick ordered, along with the accompanying brick Belukha is the gateway to Shambhala. Modern I truly believe we all have missions we need to ac- message, your name, address and phone number. Buddhist scholars opine that Shambhala is in the complish in our lives. I also believe if you have a Checks should be made out to the Hayward Historical Society (Tax upper reaches of the Himalayas in the Dhaulad- true heart, then you must be a re-born angel from deductible, of course). Be sure to write “Save the H” on your check. har mountains around Mcleodganj from where Shambhala or other paradises, no matter what Mail to: Hayward Historical Society, Attention: Alison Wentz, 22380 the current Dalai Lama manages the Tibetan gov- your background,” states Chyan. Foothill Blvd., Hayward, CA 94541. ernment in exile. Chyan was born in Taiwan and came to the For all of your valuable high school memories, for all the current The idea of Shamhala has fascinated western- United States to complete his MBA degree. He is residents who have no idea of the awesome high school we had, for all ers to whom Tibet was essentially closed until the involved with many community service programs the wonderful history of our home town, the Save the H committee early 20th Century. Available information had and has founded some of his own. For more in- thanks you for your donation. consisted of fragmentary accounts. The concept formation about John Chyan’s perspectives, visit of Shangri-La, first described in James Hilton’s www.PeopleCarePeople.com. Save the H Committee: 1933 novel Lost Horizon, is said to have been in- Guy Sandoval (son of Hayward historian Jonathan Sandoval, former spired by the Shambhala myth. To order a copy of I Spy Hidden Angels HHS teacher), Francisco Zermeno (Hayward City Councilman and non- Conceptually, Shambhala has “outer,” “inner,” from Shambhala, visit http://bit.ly/TQE2Ll. stop promoter of Hayward) and Bruce Roberts (grandson of Frederic John- and “alternative” meanings. The outer meaning For an introductory 20 percent-discount, enter son, HHS principal from 1911 to 1935). coupon code: Discount20. March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 39 serve the story. (This in no way guage and facial expressions. THEATRE REVIEW reflects on the entertaining Dane Never has an old man in tights K. Lentz as the Jester who is fun been more appealing! Their son and delightful throughout.) Prince Dauntless is very much Supported by a live, 25-piece like a whiny little boy begging for orchestra, conducted by Ken a toy as he pleads for a wife and is Nadler, the vocals are remarkably extremely childlike throughout, strong, with Barry Bailey (Min- but Brandon Fouch is funny, strel), Christi Marie Wallace sweet, and endearing, and han- (Princess Winnifred), and Sven dles the task with tender grace BY JULIE GRABOWSKI Shutz (Sir Harry) leading the way. and skill. Wallace’s enthusiasm knows no “Once Upon A Mattress” is an Stage 1 Theatre brings a spark bounds and she takes ownership of enjoyable romp with plenty of of fairy tale fun to Newark with her character with a lot of energy laughs and entertaining charac- “Once Upon A Mattress,” a mu- and zest, and can really belt it out ters, sure to lighten your mood sical retelling of Hans Christian as displayed in the fun number and leave you with a smile. Anderson’s classic tale of “The “Shy.” Stage 1 first timer Shutz Shows begin at 8 p.m. with Princess and the Pea.” makes a strong and memorable two Sunday matinees at 2:30 Young Prince Dauntless is in mark as Sir Harry, perfectly em- p.m. The Sunday, March 24 per- need of a wife, but his mother bodying a knight of the fairy-tale formance will be ASL inter- Queen Aggravain insists on put- realm with spot on accent and preted. Tickets are $22 general ting each girl to the Royalty Test bearing. The only thing lacking is admission, $20 advanced admis- to find out if she’s a true princess more opportunities to showcase his sion, $18 seniors (62 and over), and worthy of the position. not the princess anyone expects, world with great costumes and wonderful voice. Hopefully we will $10 students (17 and under), and Though the overbearing Queen Winnifred (Fred to her friends) set designs, and get the most out be seeing the talented Shutz in $18 for groups of 12 or more. claims she wants her son to wed as captures the heart of Prince of the unique and likable charac- many future productions. For more information or to pur- badly as he wishes, somehow a Dauntless. And while Queen Ag- ters. Despite the fun, the first act While an able Jami Wallace as chase tickets, call (510) 791-0287 suitable girl is never found. Twelve gravain and the Wizard devise a is a little on the long side, and Queen Aggravain rules the roost, or visit www.stage1theatre.org. princesses have tried and failed the test that Winnifred will be sure to though this version is proudly mute, woman-chasing King Sex- test; the whole household despairs, fail, with a little help, she just presented as the original script timus trumps her. Ray D’Ambro- Once Upon A Mattress for until the prince is married, no might prove that number 13 isn’t without editing the story under- sio is a standout in this role, March 15 - 30 one else may marry. so unlucky after all. went for various TV versions, it perhaps the best character in the 8 p.m. (Sundays: 2:30 p.m.) Eager to secure a wedding date Lively, fun, silly, and light, would benefit from a little trim- show. Not held back in the least Stage 1 Theatre when he learns that his love, Lady “Once Upon A Mattress” is sheer ming. The second act moves by the curse upon him (“King Newark Memorial High School Larken, is expecting a child, Sir escapism and entertainment. Di- much better, but even it could be Sextimus will never talk until the 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark Harry leaves the kingdom in rector Barbara Williams and the relieved of the Jester’s “Very Soft mouse devours the hawk”), (510) 791-0287 search of a princess and returns rest of the production team do a Shoes” number, as it is a superflu- D’Ambrosio’s King speaks vol- www.stage1theatre.org with a boisterous, vigorous girl fine job of creating a fairy tale ous piece that ultimately doesn’t umes with hilarious body lan- Tickets: $10 - $22 from the swamps. While certainly March 19, 2013 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 40 THEATRE

Adam Magill and James Lucas star in Broadway West’s “I Hate Hamlet.”

SUBMITTED BY MARY GALDE March 31 and April 7 matinee performances begin PHOTOS BY DAN SPARKS with a continental brunch at 12:15 p.m., and the show begins at 1 p.m. The April 14 performance starts Broadway West Theatre Company in Fremont at 1 p.m. with refreshments during intermission. presents the wonderfully funny comedy, “I Hate Regular ticket prices are $25 general and $20 for Hamlet” by Paul Rudnick, directed by Angie Hig- students, seniors and TBA members. Thursday, gins, March 22 – April 20. March 28, April 11 and 18 performances are $17 A young and successful television actor, Andrew for everyone, with a bargain Thursday (no reserva- Rally, relocates to New York, where he rents a mar- tions – first come, first seat!) held on April 4 - all velous, gothic apartment. With his television career tickets $10. Brunch Sunday performances and in limbo, the actor is offered the opportunity to Opening night are $25 for everyone. All ticket play Hamlet onstage, but there’s one problem: He prices include refreshments. hates Hamlet. His dilemma deepens with the en- For reservations and information, call (510) 683- trance of John Barrymore’s ghost, who arrives intox- 9218, or purchase tickets on our website at icated and in full costume to the apartment that www.broadwaywest.org. once was his. The contrast between the two actors, the towering, dissipated Barrymore whose Hamlet I Hate Hamlet was the greatest of his time, and Andrew Rally, hot Mar 22 – Apr 20 young television star, leads to a wildly funny duel 8 p.m. (Sundays at 1 p.m.) over women, art, success, duty, television, and yes, Broadway West Theatre Company the apartment. 4000-B Bay Street, Fremont Performance times are 8 p.m. on Thursdays (510) 683-9218 through Saturdays. There are three Sunday matinees: www.broadwaywest.org Tickets: $10 - $25

Call for art entries

SUBMITTED BY CHRISTINE BENDER

We are pleased to announce the Sun Gallery will host an exhibition entitled “World View: Landscape in Contemporary Art.” Thanks to Jacqueline Cooper for this great theme which she describes as:

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