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Lights are sparkling, nights are growing longer, and the holidays are practically here. It’s time to celebrate! The Fremont Symphony is inviting you to “Holiday POPS!”—a gift you can open the weekend before Christmas continued on page 5

ARTICLE AND PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY CHAYA FUSS BY ALFRED HU full time. He began as a street magician and got For the seventh time, Chabad of Fremont will celebrate the first his first paid gig of ten dollars back in 1999 by night of the eight-day Chanukah holiday on Sunday, December 22 by The skilled Chan family magicians are keen twisting balloons at a party. Determined to push lighting a giant Hanukkah Menorah at Fremont’s City Hall, followed on entertaining the public with various tricks his magician career further, he performed at dinner guaranteed to leave the audience in wonder. So shows and venues around the world as well as at Continued on page 6 what tricks does this Fremont family have up their corporate events at Google and Yahoo. He perfected sleeves, and what is the story behind them? tricks such as pick-pocketing by making his Dan Chan became interested in magic while “victims” as relaxed as possible, swiping their watching David Copperfield as a child and learned valuables without their knowledge, and later to juggle at a UC Riverside juggling club. “I learned freaking them out by producing the stolen object. one rubber-band trick that was done by Copperfield He can also do tricks using an iPhone, getting the on television,” he recalled. “And when I knew I participant to choose a card at random and then could do the same tricks, I was, like, ‘Hey, I’m pulling a physical version of that card from the getting super good at this.’” He later picked up screen. new tricks and skills as he worked odd jobs such Chan also has a few favorite acts. “One of as sailing instructor, lifeguard and ski instructor. the specific effects that I enjoy performing is my During this period, he attended magic conventions signature card effect where a spectator signs and lectures at Misdirections Magic Shop in their card, and it magically appears again and San Francisco to learn how to grow his repertoire of again in various impossible places. It apparently tricks. rematerializes in my pocket, in my wallet, across the As his interest in being a professional magician developed, Chan slowly transitioned to performing Continued on page 4

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Washington Hospital’s 11th annual Dr. Prasad V. Katta, an endocrinologist Diabetes Health Fair was a rousing and medical director of the Hospital’s success with 93 individuals taking Diabetes Program, urged attendees to advantage of the free cholesterol and become active participants in managing glucose screenings, according to their disease. His key points included: Washington Hospital Community Know what the healthy blood pressure Outreach Manager, Lucy Hernandez. range is for you and check it regularly Dr. Prasad Katta, medical director of the Diabetes Program at Washington Hospital, offered excellent advice at recent Diabetes Health Fair. More than 100 people attended at home. If your blood pressure is the free Nov. 9 event which featured higher than it should be, schedule an Dr. Amir Dastgah, a podiatrist, Comments from participants were very presentations by Hospital personnel appointment right away. Don’t wait discussed the importance of foot care positive, Hernandez said. Some examples who specialize in diabetes treatment. for your next scheduled exam. Do the with diabetes, explaining that improper of goals set were: same for your cholesterol levels. If you In addition to the screenings, more than foot care can be as dangerous as issues with • “To improve my health I will eat 50 people received a free diabetic foot are having difficulty controlling your glucose or blood pressure. Diabetes can cholesterol, ask for more frequent checks wisely, exercise more and check with my exam. Regarding the foot exam, one cause nerve damage and interfere with doctor regularly.” participant said: “As a diabetic, I learned so you can stay on top of it. blood circulation to the feet. Dr. Dastgah it is important to seek medical attention Dr. Jack Rose, a Washington Hospital emphasized the need to check feet daily • “I commit to taking care of myself when there are wounds on my feet.” neurologist and cerebrovascular disease to recognize changes. Even an ingrown with the guidelines presented in the lectures.” The purpose of the health fair, in specialist, and Luanne Sadueste, RN, toenail or a cut on the foot can lead to addition to providing free screenings, inpatient diabetes educator, discussed the serious problems. He told the audience • “I will pay more attention to my lab is to educate the public about diabetes, significant connection between diabetes to see a podiatrist as soon as any foot results and my feet.” Hernandez said. Every three years, and strokes. They emphasized the need to concerns are recognized. The presentations by the medical staff Washington Hospital participates in a control glucose and blood pressure. Also participating in the health will soon be available on InHealth, a countywide community health needs They also shared a simple way to fair were experts offering information Washington Hospital channel (Comcast assessment with other health care agencies. recognize a potential stroke is BEFAST: about community resources and the Channel 78), online at www.whhs.com/ Diabetes always ranks very high in Balance, Eyes (vision loss in one or both most updated diabetes equipment. inhealthtv and on www.youtube.com/ the community’s health assessment. eyes), Face (uneven smile), Arms (weakness A Washington Hospital nutritionist shared whhsInHealth. Hernandez notes that Alameda County or inability to hold one out in front of the latest information on plant-based lists 6.6 percent of the adults in the county you), Speech (slurred), Time (don’t waste foods and low-carb products as well as as having diabetes. time getting care—call 9-1-1). some recipes.

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 Diabetes Matters: Voices InHealth: Diabetes Matters: 12:00 AM Asian Fusion Antimicrobial Stewardship Latin Foods Healthy Gut, Gastrointestinal Hepatitis B 12:30 PM Mental Health Aortic Valve Disease: Healthy You Disorders 12:30 AM and Liver Cancer: Education Series: Women's Health Treatment Options Early Detection Prevention Anxiety Disorders through the Years: Including TAVR and Prevention and Treatment 1:00 PM Screening is Key 1:00 AM of Female Cancers to Aging Well How to Prevent Suffer From Financial Elder 1:30 PM Sinus Problems? Washington Township 1:30 AM Abuse/Fraud Health Care District Mental Health Board Meeting Diabetes Matters: 2:00 PM Mental Health Education Series: December 11, 2019 Diabetes Conversations 2:00 AM Education Series: Family Support Washington Township Understanding Health Care District Psychotic Disorders 2:30 PM Board Meeting Sports Medicine 2:30 AM November 13, 2019 Washington Township Program: Youth Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Matters: Health Care District Sports Injuries Type 1.5 Diabetes Mental Health 3:00 PM Filipino Food Board Meeting Education Series: 3:00 AM Made Healthy Caregiver Series: Caring for Someone Mental Wellness Colon Cancer November 13, 2019 with Dementia or Other Medical-Related Memory Loss 3:30 PM Caregiver Series: Preventive Screenings: 3:30 AM Securing Care Preferences When and Why Women's Health Through AHCD Solutions for Weight are They Important? 4:00 PM Conference: Reclaiming Management Mental Health 4:00 AM Diabetes Matters: Your Confidence Washington Township Education Series: Strategies to Reduce Diabetes & Eyes Health Care Vitamins & Supplements: Crisis Intervention 4:30 PM the Risk of Cancer District Board Meeting How Useful Are They? 4:30 AM Recurrence November 13, 2019 Sports Medicine Updated Treatments Program: Why Does 5:00 PM for Knee Pain & Arthritis Palliative Care Series: 5:00 AM Diabetes Matters: Dining Out My Shoulder Hurt? Interfaith Discussions Women's Heart Health 11th Annual Women's Around The World on End of Life Topics 5:30 PM Health Conference: Obesity: Understand Women's Health Conference: Caregiver Series: 5:30 AM Patient's Playbook Food Pharmacy: Chronic Kidney the Causes, Consequences Women & Stroke: Codependency Prescription for Colon Health Disease: FAQ & Prevention Are You at Risk? and the Caregiver 6:00 PM 6:00 AM Skin Health: Skin Cancer Sports Medicine Program: The Patient's Playbook Big Changes in Concussion Care: & Fountain of Youth Digestive Health: Respiratory Health Community Forum: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You Mindful Healing What You Need 6:30 PM Palliative Care Series: and Diseases Getting to the 6:30 AM to Know How Can This No-Mistake Zone Sports Medicine Program: Palliative Care Series: Help Me? 7:00 PM Nutrition & Athletic Palliative Care 7:00 AM Performance Demystified Cognitive Assessment As You Age Stop Diabetes Washington Township 7:30 PM Before It Starts 7:30 AM Symptoms of Thyroid Health Care District Family Caregiver Series: Problems Board Meeting Fatigue and Depression Learn About the Signs December 11, 2019 Stress Management 8:00 PM & Symptoms of Sepsis Sports Medicine Program: 8:00 AM Heart Health: What You Washington Township Think Running is a Pain? Need to Know Health Care District It Doesn't Have to Be 8:30 PM Board Meeting 8:30 AM Diabetes Matters: Diabetes: Minimally Invasive Family Caregiver Series: November 13, 2019 Is There an App for That? Family Caregiver Series: Strategies to Help Options in Gynecology Nutrition for the Caregiver Peripheral Vascular

9:00 PM Mindfulness Meditation Lower Your Cholesterol Disease: What You 9:00 AM for the Caregiver and Blood Pressure Diabetes Matters: Basics Women's Health: Need to Know of Insulin Pump Therapy Planning for Pregnancy How To Stop Disease 9:30 PM Before It Starts 9:30 AM Latest Treatment Options Diabetes Matters: Learn the Latest Treatment for Wound Care Asian Indian Cooking Options for GERD Keeping Your How to Sleep Your Way Washington Township 10:00 PM Brain Healthy to Better Health 10:00 AM Family Caregiver Series: Health Care Sick Feet? Loss, Grief & Recovery District Board Meeting

10:30 PM Crohn's & Colitis Mental Health December 11, 2019 10:30 AM Education Series: Understanding Laugh without Leaking: Endometriosis: Causes, Advance Care Planning: Mood Disorders Understanding Female Symptoms, Diagnosis 11:00 PM Five Wishes Inside Washington Hospital: 11:00 AM Diabetes Matters: Metabolic Urinary Incontinence and Treatment Advanced Treatment Exercise IS Medicine Disorders of Aneurysms 11:30 PM Women's Health: Women's Health Conference: Family Caregiver Series: 11:30 AM Balance & Falls Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Matters: Depression: More Than Quality of Life Before Understanding Prevention Diabetes and Kidney Health Diabetes and Your Heart a State of Mind and After Cosmetic Surgery Healthcare Benefits December 17, 2019 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 3

In previous decades, children’s holiday and internet-connected toys get more wish lists were filled with things like sophisticated and keep them engaged as building blocks, dolls, books and bikes. they learn about math, science, language But these days, many of the most popular and geography. These resources and requests are technology based – such as devices can be effective when used in internet-connected smart toys, electronic moderation and in conjunction with learning devices, video games, tablets and personal adult interaction. cell phones. While some technology toys For parents wondering how much and devices can be useful teaching tools, screen time is appropriate, Dr. Singh there are dangers of which parents should recommended the American Academy of be aware. Pediatrics’ (AAP) guidelines for media use “Technology and internet-related toys in children. These guidelines include: are a vital part of today’s society because • For children younger than we live in a time of rapid technological 18 months, avoid use of screen media evolution,” said Dr. Harpreet Singh, a other than video chatting board-certified family medicine physician with Washington Township Medical • Parents of children 18 to 24 months Foundation. “However, while there are who want to introduce digital media some advantages to children having all should choose high-quality programming this information readily available at their and watch it with their children fingertips, it can also have a detrimental • Limit screen use for children ages 2 impact on their physical and emotional to 5 years to one hour per day with parents health.” While many technology-based activities can be educational, parents need to be aware of the co-viewing to help explain what is showing negative impact of too much screen time. Problems begin when media use takes and apply it to the world around them the place of physical activity, hands-on programs that bring books to children. this can lead to an addiction to checking • For children ages 6 and older, place play and face-to-face social interaction He also spends time with his pediatric their device. limits on time spent using media and in the real world—which is critical to patients and their parents discussing the Another problem with too much make sure it does not take the place of learning. “Excessive media can stunt a importance of time spent reading to technology exposure is that it often results sleep, physical activity and other behaviors young child’s growth,” noted Dr. Singh. children when they’re young and having in lack of physical activity which can lead essential to health. Designate media-free “Children are supposed to get stimulation them read aloud to family members when to poor health. “Research has shown that times like dinner, and media-free locations from their physical environment and they are older. up to 80 percent of adolescents may be like bedrooms. through interaction with family and peers. Dr. Singh also pointed out that older suffering as a result of decreased physical • Maintain ongoing communication When they spend too much time looking children who spend too much time on activity,” said Dr. Singh. “We are seeing regarding family rules for screen time at a screen, they miss out on learning more incidence of early-onset diabetes, their devices accessing social media, Dr. Singh is a Fremont native and social skills such as communicating high cholesterol and obesity in children experience higher levels of anxiety and a Washington High School graduate who through facial expressions, tone of voice need for instant gratification. “Being due to physical inactivity.” and other nonverbal cues.” returned to serve his home community able to connect to their peers instantly, While it’s clear too much screen after completing medical school and In one study, brain scans showed anytime during the day and night, creates time can be a detriment, there are also residency. For more information about reduced development in the areas a constant sense of urgency to read and benefits to technology toys that can help Dr. Singh, visit www.mywtmf.com or dedicated to cognition and language in respond to messages, and a lack of patience educate a child and spur their creativity. call to schedule an appointment: children who took part in large amounts when they do not get a reply.” Studies Numerous interactive toys for children 510.248.1065. of screen time versus those who read also show there is a release of dopamine ages 18 months to 5 years use lights books. Dr. Singh is an advocate for in the brain when someone gets an online and sounds to teach colors, letters and literacy and has participated in community response that makes them happy, and that numbers. As children age, online games Page 4 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 17, 2019

Please join us in welcoming Sanjay Patel to the Hallers Pharmacy family. Sanjay has been a community Pharmacist in the East Bay area since 1996. Sanjay has always had a passion for taking time with each patient that comes into the pharmacy. Sanjay works with the patient's doctors to ensure they are getting a complete picture of their health. His goal has always been to ensure that each patient is adhering to the drug regimen they are on and making adjustments working with their physician. Sanjay specializes in:

• Immunizations • Diabetic care • Medicare Part D questions • Specific Drug Education • Medication Therapy management • Over The Counter product questions • Travel Medicine Outside of work, Sanjay enjoys spending time with Sanjay was born in India, received his initial Doctor in his family, Golf, Travel, Photography, and is very Pharmacy, and specialized in injectable formulations such as active in Pharmacy Associations, please stop in and insulin before moving to America in 1993. Sanjay earned speak with Sanjay and see how he can be your his Pharmacy license in 1996 and has worked in community partner in better medication outcomes. Pharmacy ever since.

Continued from page 1 [people] hard because truthfully, While hard work and that one would not be able to who would think a kid would dedication are required for attend otherwise is another be able to fool an engineer when the magic trade, Chan says that potential perk that magicians an effect is being performed up the rewards of being a successful look forward to. that close? I may be biased, but magician are numerous. Among If you’re interested in James is phenomenal!” James them are bringing a sense of launching a career as a magician, will perform some of his gigs on wonder to those who feel they Chan’s advice is to not only an upcoming show on ABC at can’t be fooled anymore and perform in front of a mirror room, behind a window, or even have included motorcycles, 8 p.m. on December 22, 2019. catching them off guard, making and watch videos but also attend on the spectator’s phone. This airplanes, floats, superheroes Daughter Grace is skilled in the audience smile and forget live shows and perform as much classic effect is performed by and many more. At one time, math and memory tricks and their daily cares. Being able to as possible in front of a live many magicians, but I have put a Pinterest commissioned her to has been known to transform five perform at events and galas audience. That way you can get lot of my style on it,” said Chan. immediate feedback by seeing the He added, “I immensely enjoy audience reaction. You should the opportunity of performing also find a great mentor and magic for intimate groups of surround yourself with people people - up close, in their hands, who are passionate about the and right under their noses. It’s trade, bouncing your ideas especially satisfying when I off other magicians as well fool the highly analytical tech as learning how to budget, professionals who love to reverse market, finance, build a website, engineer things.” communicate effectively, and Chan says being a magician is successfully run a business, a full-time job requiring long which is a challenge of its own. days and late nights, and he is For more information on often busy scheduling shows and this remarkable family of working on new tricks when he’s magicians visit https://www. not performing. In addition to danchanmagic.com. the heavy time commitment, “Every show has its challenges ranging from timing issues to make a version of their company $1 bills into five $100 bills. So if allow for company speeches, logo over 6ft (2 meters) high to you’re short on cash perhaps challenging room layouts, dealing welcome company employees. Grace can come to the rescue. with not necessarily unruly, but Other magicians of the Chan Also, like her brother James, she instead inquisitive spectators.” family are children James and can skillfully juggle multiple Chan adds, “Occasionally we’re Grace. James, who learned from balls. As to Grace’s favorite tricks, requested to perform in between his father, can juggle flaming Chan said, “She loves working in speeches or award ceremonies, torches or five balls effortlessly. tandem with both me and James. which is challenging as it breaks Also like his father, he is skilled at Her favorite trick is one of our up the flow of our show, and we pick pocketing and adept at signature effects that involves a need to adjust accordingly.” memorizing a deck of playing spectator’s signed card that travels cards after they are shuffled. He across a room and ends up in her Now a seasoned magician, mouth.” Chan is even turning down some once performed a sleight-of-hand gigs in favor of helping other trick for adults while dad did a Chan loves performing with magicians interested in learning set for children. After many his family and said, “I want to new tricks of the trade. However, challenges James finally became have a ticketed dinner show he doesn’t pass up the big ticket a paid magician of the family’s where people come to see me events such as performing for magic troupe. Besides receiving and getting to a point where corporate executives. training from dad, James also they always sell out.” The Chan trained at the San Francisco family troupe has upcoming Magic in the Chan family Circus Center and was coached performances in Jackson Hole doesn’t stop with Dan. Dan’s by many world class magicians (December 29, 2019), wife, Katherine, is a talented and jugglers. As for what James Pebble Beach (December 31, balloon artist and can skillfully enjoys most, Chan said, “He 2019), Columbus (January 17, craft various objects on the spot especially loves getting the 2020) and Las Vegas (March 11, from a photograph! Her creations opportunity to really fool 2020). December 17, 2019 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 5

continued from page 1 brought together a 2X Grammy- gram includes beloved carols and • Two outstanding Bay Area nominated jazz vocalist and a soul popular tunes. Selections range vocal talents—Lyric tenor singer, “The Nutcracker” and from such favorites as Johnny Orenberg from Pleasanton “A Christmas Carol,” a children's “Greensleeves,” and “Hark, and Soul and R&B singer/song- choir and soaring solos, with The Herald Angels Sing,” to writer/guitarist Maxx Cabello, Jr. beloved carols and rock n’ roll. “Winter Wonderland” and “I’ll from San Jose. Jung-Ho explains, “I think that Be Home for Christmas.” • The Cesar Chavez Middle Christmas represents a universal Highlights of Holiday School Choir, Union City, led by celebration of love and hope. I POPS! Include: Heather O’Brien. invite people of all different faiths, • Two-time Grammy-nominated • Orchestral premiere of “The backgrounds, and ages to come (2019 and 2009) jazz vocalist and Marriage of Santa Claus”—com- together and to feel happy and recent Bay Area transplant Kate posed by Fremont Symphony connected through this very McGarry. With seven critically Principal Cellist Dan Reiter. American tradition.” acclaimed CDs, McGarry has • Audience Sing-a-long of You will feel that connection become recognized as a jazz artist favorite carols. when you step into the warm, who brings authenticity and festive atmosphere at the James vitality to every song. And so much more! SUBMITTED BY at 3 p.m. Come as you are to the Logan Center. Santa will be on James Logan Center for the • Five beloved dances from “The Holiday Pops! Fremont ELLEN O’DONNELL hand to greet children and take Nutcracker,” performed with full Performing Arts in Union City to pictures with young and old. The Symphony enjoy an experience you'll remem- orchestra by the award-winning Saturday, Dec 21 - Sunday, Lights are sparkling, nights are lobby and symphony stage will be Yoko’s Dance studio, Fremont. growing longer, and the holidays ber. Bring friends and family— transformed for the holiday Dec 22 are practically here. It’s time to there is something under this tree season. • Bay-Area premiere of Actor Sat: 7:30 p.m. celebrate! The Fremont Symphony for everyone! Neil McGarry’s critically acclaimed Sun: 3 p.m. Find out why we’ve quadrupled solo show of “A Christmas Carol.” James Logan Center for the is inviting you to “Holiday Holiday POPS! is a dazzling our audience in two years! POPS!”—a gift you can open the gift of music, songs, stories, and McGarry will perform scenes from Performing Arts Lighting, staging, multimedia, and the show and narrate “The Night 1800 H St., Union City weekend before Christmas—on dance that we predict will become our fantastic guest artists will shake Saturday, December 21st at 7:30 your new holiday tradition. Before Christmas” for the first www.fremontsymphony.org up your idea of what a symphony time with an orchestra. Tickets: $37.50 - $77.50 p.m. and Sunday, December 22nd Conductor Jung-Ho Pak has can be. The family-friendly pro-

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Plant 13 trees of the 550th Birth Anniversary of the founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Thirteen is an SUBMITTED BY TEJINDER DHAMI auspicious number in the Sikh religion, and as such, thirteen trees were selected for the site.” On November 22, members of the bay area Suzanne Wolfe said that once fully grown, the trees Sikh Community, Vice Mayor Raj Salwan, will reach approximately 40 feet tall and provide Councilmember Rick Jones, Human Relations shade to an area that sorely needs it. Commissioner Tejinder Dhami, and Parks Director Vice Mayor Raj Salwan said, “I am excited to Suzanne Wolfe gathered to plant thirteen trees in support this community lead effort by the Sikh Old Mission San Jose Park. Fremont city staff were community, and would encourage everyone to able to find a location that needed more trees. support the effort of planting more trees in our Old Mission San Jose Park is a place where many beloved city. Not only is it great for our planet, young folks and seniors gather, but there is a lack but it provides valuable shade during hot weather.” of trees and some needed replacement. The trees Old Mission San Jose Park is located at were paid for by the Fremont Gurdwara, and 1000 Pine Street in the Mission San Jose District; Bay Area Sikh community. everyone is welcome to visit and see the thirteen Human Relations Commissioner Tejinder beautiful trees recently planted. Dhami said, “The trees were planted in memory

Toys needed for holiday season

SUBMITTED BY ROSE PADILLA JOHNSON Davis Street is facing a severe toy shortage for the Holiday Basket program. Toys needed by age group include 389 for children ages 0-4, 429 for children ages 5-8, and 777 for children ages 9 and up. Age appropriate toys or gift cards are needed. You may drop off new, unwrapped toys, or gift cards by Friday, December 20, or donate online at https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/holidaybasket. Holiday Toy donation Until Friday, Dec 20 Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Davis Street Community Center 3081 Teagarden St., San Leandro https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/holidaybasket

Winter Concert Winter Concert Sunday, Dec 21 SUBMITTED BY LYN LEONE 2 p.m. Enjoy live music! Hillside Woodwind Quintet Castro Valley Library, Chabot Room & Montecito Brass Ensemble will present a 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley program of light classical and seasonal music. (510) 667-7900 Members of the groups are local residents who www.aclibrary.org/branches/CSV wish to share their life-long love of music with the community. Reservations are not required. Page 8 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 17, 2019

5:00 p.m. on December 23, December 26, December 27, maintenance division at (510) 979-5700 before the City of Fremont and December 30. closure for your street’s make-up street sweeping date.) • All Community centers and recreation buildings will • The Tri-City Animal Shelter will be closed on be closed December 24, December 25, and December 31 city-observed holidays and Animal Field Services will be Holiday Closure and January 1, 2020. limited. SUBMITTED BY CHERYL GOLDEN • Human Services will provide limited services for • Youth & Family Services will have on-call crisis Youth & Family Services, Family Resource Center, and counselors to respond to youth referred from the The City of Fremont is implementing a holiday closure Healthy Start Program. Alameda County Crisis Receiving Home. for many non-public safety city services from Monday, • Life Eldercare will provide limited services. • Garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection by December 23, 2019 through Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Clients should contact (510) 574-2090 for additional Republic Services for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday The holiday closure is scheduled for December 23, information. customers will be delayed one day due to holidays on December 26, December 27, and December 30, while • Afghan Elderly Association will provide limited December 25, 2019 and January 1, 2020. Monday and city holidays are observed on December 24, December 25, services. Clients should contact their caseworker for Tuesday collection will occur as scheduled during both and December 31 and January 1, 2020. City offices additional information. weeks. Call (510) 657-3500 for more information. participating in the holiday closure will re-open for • Covia/Home Match will be providing services as • The Fremont Tennis Center will be open for business Thursday, January 2, 2020. This closure will not usual. For more information, call (510-574) 2173. public play, weather permitting. There will be some affect police and fire services. • Regularly-scheduled street sweeping will occur limited holiday public hours; call (510) 790-5510 for During the Holiday Closure: on December 23, December 26, December 27, and more information. • Parks and Recreation Registration Desk, December 30, weather permitting. No street sweeping For more information, visit www.Fremont.gov/ 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building B will be open for walk-in on city-observed holidays. (We will make every effort HolidayClosure or call (510) 284-4093. registration of recreation programs from 8:30 a.m. to to provide service on a different day. Contact the city’s ZiBo delegates meet with Fremont City Council

BY STEPHANIE GERTSCH their investment in emerging has 55 percent overall, and about and electronics manufacturing, capitol to see if any artifacts have technologies. Yin said, “I found it 62 percent in the schools are Fremont often cooperates with washed up. Historically, ZiBo’s On Friday, December 13, to be a perfect match to the city Asian. I’m also privileged to let Asian countries. Briggs also major industries were ceramics, delegates from the city of ZiBo of Fremont.” So, Yin was happy you know that I am the first highlighted the three major zones glass, and textiles. In modern in the Shandong province of that Fremont was included as a woman mayor and the first for development: Warm Springs times, new industries are evolving China met with Fremont Mayor stop on the delegation’s U.S. visit: Asian mayor for our city’s 63-year Innovation District, Ardenwood in ZiBo such as petrochemical, Lily Mei and members of City “They only visited two or three history. We are very fortunate to Technology Park, and Fremont pharmaceutical, and equipment Council in order to share details stops actually in the U.S., and have such a diversity of cultures Downtown. manufacturing. Economically, about the two cities’ cultures they chose Fremont as the only and heritages.” While Fremont is In turn, Mr. Lu of the ZiBo ZiBo is ranked around #30 and economies with the goal of city in the Bay Area.” Their home to major companies such as delegation shared some of his among cities in China. improving future international major objective is to build a Tesla and Facebook, in Mei’s city’s history and economics. In The meeting concluded with relations. Councilmember Yang relationship between Fremont words, the number one product the past, China was divided into gift-giving, including a picture Shao contributed translations and ZiBo, with hopes to become that we produce is the people.” seven kingdoms, and the capitol and coasters presented by the during the meeting; Fremont friendship cities in the future. Economic Development of the Qi kingdom is actually Fremont and a ceramic tea set by Mayor Lily Mei and Henry Yin Later in the meeting, Yin spoke Director Christina Briggs gave an located in modern-day ZiBo. Qi the ZiBo. provided some of their own about Fremont’s economic overview of Fremont’s economy. culture can be seen in both ZiBo translations. exchange with China. Fremont has a high median and all of modern-day China. With the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China, Henry Yin recalled when he Mayor Mei expressed how this household income, high ZiBo’s history is so long that individual cities are still working visited ZiBo for the first time meeting of culture’s is important education level, and a low there is a joke that whenever to further communication and about two months ago, he was given Fremont’s diversity, saying, unemployment rate. As some there is heavy rains and flooding, positive interactions. impressed with both the city’s “This is very important to the of the major industries are people gather outside in the 1,000-year-plus history and City of Fremont because our city biomedical, medical equipment, district that used to be the Qi

Kids get a peek into the lives of firefighters Drive sober or get pulled over

SUBMITTED BY impaired (NHTSA). In 2018 SGT. JOSEPH HEYLEN, another 36,560 were killed in motor vehicle accidents and MILPITAS PD 10,511 died in accidents where This holiday season, the a driver was driving impaired. Milpitas Police Department is This was a 3.6% decrease. working around the clock to keep However, many more lives can drivers and passengers safe from be saved through education and impaired drivers. Every day enforcement. through January 1, 2020 Milpitas The Milpitas Police would Police are partnering with the like to remind the public that California Office of Traffic Safety impaired driving is not just from (OTS) and National Highway alcohol. Prescription medications, Traffic Safety Administration over-the-counter drugs, and (NHTSA) for a special year-end marijuana can also impair; Drive Sober or Get Pulled especially in combination with Over enforcement campaign. alcohol and other drugs. Drivers The campaign is meant to get are encouraged to use ride share impaired drivers off the streets services, taxis, and/or designated and to spread the word about sober drivers. this dangerous crime. Funding for this DUI Driving under the influence operation is provided to the of alcohol can have deadly and Milpitas Police Department by a devastating consequences. grant from the California Office Statistics from 2017 showed that of Traffic Safety, through the 37,437 people were killed in National Highway Traffic Safety motor vehicle traffic accidents Administration, reminding Credit: Alameda County Fire Department and 10,908 died in accidents everyone to Report Drunk where a driver was driving Drivers by calling 911.

SUBMITTED BY a school field trip. During the Wednesday, December 11 visit students toured the station, ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Scan for our FREE App or located on Seventh Street in Union City, and Search App Store for TCVnews More than two dozen lucky students from learned what firefighters do each day to prepare for Guy Emanuele Elementary School in Union City emergencies and how they train to use and maintain Get our App and you will always know recently had a chance to visit Alameda County firefighting equipment. what is happening. We also have the Fire Station 33 and meet with firefighters during back issues archived December 17, 2019 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 9

December: great month to apply for jobs

BY ANNE CHAN, PHD, MFT the employer’s desk. The resumes that come in during this time Counseling “I won’t even bother applying will thus receive more attention for jobs during November and and interest. It will be much Corner easier to stand out from the crowd December since everyone is Anne Chan is a career counselor during December than during any away on vacation and nobody and licensed psychotherapist other month of the year. is hiring” is a statement I hear in Fremont. She specializes in frequently during this time of Besides submitting resumes, helping people find happiness the year. Sometimes, the statement there are lots of things you can in their careers and lives. includes January as well, which do to be productive at this time of You can reach her at means that some job seekers are the year. Use the holiday season to [email protected] not applying to jobs for a full re-connect with colleagues, friends, © Anne Chan, 2018 quarter of the year. or acquaintances whom you have Granted, this can be a slower lost touch with. You could send a an open, curious, and eager mind. time of the year, with more holiday card to employers you’ve These social gatherings can be holidays on the calendar, and interviewed with, to recruiters, useful for job searches because more people taking vacations. and to professional contacts. You you never know who might However, this does not mean that never know who might have an show up. The person next to the workplace comes to a complete important job lead or tip. you might have a job lead or standstill and that there is zero While you are sending your might be working at an interesting chance of getting hired. Yes, some holiday greetings, remember company. employers hold off hiring till the that this is a great time of the year If you are not completely hung beginning of the year, but some to ask for informational interviews. over from partying, always use the employers are desperate to fill Some workers have more time extra time available in December vacant positions before year’s end. to spare and would be more to revise your resume and update Some companies might even find willing to do informational your LinkedIn profile. Again, seek out during this time that they have interviews. So, take advantage of help from trusted colleagues and extra money in their budget for the December downtime to ask managers. They are excellent hiring and will be eager to fill their for an informational interview sources of helpful information for newly created positions before the and learn more about different industry standards and trends. end of the fiscal year. jobs, companies, and industries. So, don’t hold off your job Likewise, take advantage of the Here is an interesting factoid: searches and career action plans fact that many might have some there were more job gains in during December. Make good free time off work. Ask for their December than in January last use of this special time. I wish all feedback on your resume and year. The numbers tell us that it of you a wonderful holiday season. cover letter. People tend to be in makes sense to apply for jobs in Peace and health to all of you a more relaxed, generous mood December. So, please do not to during this holiday season. put the brakes on sending job during this time of the year, so this applications in December. is the perfect time to ask for help. Anne Chan is a career counselor and licensed One big advantage in It might be depressing to psychotherapist in Fremont. submitting your resume during think about going to parties She specializes in helping people this time of the year is that there and other social events if you are find happiness in their careers is likely to be less competition – looking for a job, but please do not and lives. You can reach her at other job seekers will hold off hole yourself up and hide at home. [email protected]. from applying because they think Instead, I strongly encourage you no one is hiring or they are busy to go out and enjoy yourself. You © Anne Chan, 2019 with their holiday plans. As a don’t have to go with a networking result, fewer resumes are flooding mindset, but do participate with

Nominations sought for community awards

SUBMITTED BY SANTA CLARA COUNTY PUBLIC AFFAIRS The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Board is seeking nominations for the Behavioral Health Community Heroes Awards. These awards recognize community members who have made an extraordinary difference in the lives of people with behavioral health challenges. Nominations will be accepted through January 31, 2020. Honorees will be recognized at the 9th Behavioral Health Community 510-494-1999 Heroes Awards on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 [email protected] For information and to submit a nomination, visit https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/bhbheroes.

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Crossword Puzzle

Across 36 Trades (5) 14 One of a kind (9) 1 Molière comedy, with "The" (5) 38 [See instructions] (4,2,8) 20 Area (9) 3 Uncover (6,2) 41 Fortune (4) 21 Western New York 8 Away from the bow (3) 43 Is in charge (5,3,4) county (7) 9 "Dear" ones (4) 46 Rules on plays (4) 22 Hard to grasp (8,2,2,3) 10 Traditional (9) 48 Deviation (3) 25 Balanced (6,2) 13 Suffix with Euclid (3) 49 Second part (10) 27 Chump (9) 15 ... (2) 50 "Turandot" slave girl (3) 29 Involved (9) 16 Dr. for women (3) 30 Bribe (7) 17 Bullets, e.g. (4) Down 33 Biblical woman from Bethlehem (5) 18 Amscrayed (3) 1 Errors (15) 35 Blip (7) 19 Disregard (5,4,4,2) 2 Vamoosed (8) 37 Sponge (4,2) 23 Depression-era prog. (3) 3 Enlarge (6) 39 Devils' org. (3) 24 Sick (5,3,7) 4 She, in Italy (4) 40 Saltpetre (5) 26 Chasers (5) 5 Bud (3) 42 Cut (3) 28 Go downhill (11) 6 Narc's org. (3) 44 Advocate (4) 30 Chucklehead (3) 7 Make a mistake (6,3,4) 45 Blues singer James (4) 31 Lucy's best friend (5) 11 Judd of "Taxi" (6) 47 Paltry amount (3) 32 Fume (3,3,2,1,6) 12 Compliant one (6) 34 Quit (3,4,4,4) 13 Ken Lay's former company (5)

Tri-City Stargazer FOR WEEK: DECEMBER 18 – DECEMBER 25, 2019

For All Signs: The winter solstice this year is timed at 11:20 p.m. EST on and Christmas, we celebrate the light that never quite goes out inside, no matter December 21. This is the theoretical point of deepest darkness in the northern how dark it may seem in the world. We rejoice in the ongoing rebirth of hope for hemisphere. Ancients celebrated the "return" of the Sun within a few days following new life within our psyche's and on the planet. May each of you experience fresh the solstice, when it became apparent that it would, indeed, return. On Hanukkah inspiration and expectation of joy in the year to come.

Aries the Ram (March 21- You do not have all the facts and the solution comes through. to friends and share ideas. Love, through mid-January 2020. April 20): This is a really good your rationale is likely flawed. Back off. Give it some space. relationships, and social life are Her presence gives you an air time to advance your political given a go signal. The temptation of poise and people will simply aspirations from behind the Cancer the Crab (June 21- Libra the Scales to overspend is strong. If money like how you look. Often when scenes. If you support the Powers July 21): There is a lot of chatter (September 23-October 22): is an issue, consider what would Venus is featured, we become that Be in your world, they will all around you. Some of it may A relationship or friendship that be fun and interesting that more interested in anything return the favor now. You are be disturbing to your sense of began with gusto in May doesn't require a big expenditure. which adds beauty or luxury making progress toward reducing comfort. Don't buy into it or arrives at a point of evaluation. to our lives. debt. Your physical body is in worry overmuch. The dust will The question of commitment Capricorn the Goat better condition and you are settle soon and whatever the may always be an issue in this (December 22-January 19): Pisces the Fish probably feeling very well. event, it will be over in a few situation. Do you want it or not? Work and self-discipline from (February 19-March 20): days' time. Does “the Other want it or not?” the past brings you a work Be careful if you feel compelled Taurus the Bull (April 21- Some relationships only move opportunity that will bode to buy. You are likely to splurge May 20): A relationship or Leo the Lion (July 22- forward in fits and starts. You favorably in the future. The on an item that ultimately friendship that began suddenly August 22): Your general can see both bad and good source is probably a friend or doesn’t fully offer what you in late spring has gone through attention is shifting for the points about this one. an acquaintance in your general think. The promise is big, but one or two transformations next month into the arena of network. the result may fall short of your already. If you are still together, your career and overall life Scorpio the Scorpion expectations. this time brings yet one more direction. Whatever you have (October 23-November 21): Aquarius the Water Bearer change in how you relate to created thus far will be noticed You have an opportunity to (January 20-February 18): each other. If this is not a person, and perhaps applauded. As a create a steadily growing Venus enters your sign this week it may be a creative project that talented leader, you may attract investment of time, energy, or and will be traveling "with you" you began at that time. It could an invitation to manage an money. The requirement is that be described as “out of the box”. upcoming project. you study the necessary details in order to develop a smooth Gemini the Twins (May 21- Virgo the Virgin (August 23- working operation. Physical Are you interested in a personal June 20): You are probably activity and competition are September 22): The “rules” horoscope? more sensitive to what others favored. and the world’s expectations Vivian Carol may be reached at think right now. Don't ask have you tied up like a pretzel (704) 366-3777 anyone else to evaluate you or right now. The harder you Sagittarius the Archer critique your work. Wait until struggle, the tighter those binds (November 22-December 21): for private psychotherapy you are finished with your seem to become. It’s like a For much of this week you are or astrology appointments creative efforts. On this same Chinese puzzle. Sometimes if in a gregarious and talkative (fee required). theme, avoid critiquing others. you relax on the control issues, mood. You want to reach out www.horoscopesbyvivian.com December 17, 2019 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 11

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Bring on the Drums participants get to take their drum home as a legacy instrument. Recommended for ages 7 -107. SUBMITTED BY CHABOT SPACE Event host Jahi of Microphone Mechanics is an accomplished international artist, lecturer, AND SCIENCE CENTER and educational consultant based in Oakland, Design it, build it, learn rhythms, build California. Jahi has been making drums since 1989 community, and most importantly take your as an educational tool and legacy instrument. drum home! “Bring on the Drums” on Saturday, Bring on the Drums December 21, is an intergenerational experience Saturday, Dec 21 where participants get to make their own table 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. drum, a creation of Microphone Mechanics. Learn Chabot Space & Science Center some history about drumming, design it based on 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland words that represent you, and learn rhythms and (510) 336-7373 new ways to collaborate with others in music. All www.chabotspace.org Toys, toys adding a Holiday Boutique where RSVPs are required and can parents can shop and wrap gifts be made by emailing: taylor@ and toys! for their children. Meanwhile, tcvfoodbank.org. the kids will enjoy their very SUBMITTED BY own party next door. Activities Toy Party Saturday, Dec 21 TAYLOR JOHNSON will include a visit by Santa along with plenty photo opportunities. 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tri-City Volunteers is The Fremont Fire Department Niles Discovery Church boosting its annual holiday Toy will also show off two of its fire 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont Party up a notch this year by trucks. Admission is free, but RSVP: [email protected]

California Earthquake Authority receives $1.2M

SUBMITTED BY ROBERT BARKER EBB is a code-compliant retrofit that helps reduce damage and should allow families to The Federal Emergency Management Agency remain in their homes after earthquakes. Each EBB (FEMA) has granted $1.2 million to the California recipient receives a subsidy of up to $3,000 to bring Earthquake Authority (CEA) for its Earthquake their home up to seismic code compliance. Brace + Bolt (EBB) program. The grant will The $2.1 million project will be funded by a subsidize CEA earthquake retrofits for 391 at-risk $1.2 million hazard mitigation grant from FEMA, structures likely to shake from their foundations in with CEA and homeowners contributing the the event of an earthquake. $940,000 balance. EBB addresses two seismic vulnerabilities FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program found in many older homes that may have short, helps states, territories, federally-recognized tribes, wood-framed cripple walls under the first floor. local communities and certain private, non-profit The retrofit bolts the house to the foundation, organizations become more resilient to potential and if short, wood-framed walls are present under infrastructure damage and reduce future disaster the first floor, the retrofit braces those walls with costs. In the past 30 years, FEMA has invested plywood to stiffen and help prevent the house nearly $1.3 billion to reduce disaster risks in from collapsing or sliding off its foundation during California. a quake.

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BY DANIEL O'DONNELL Growing native plants is one way to create a healthy There have been many environment for beneficial experiments to see if the proverb bugs. Many native plants have Photo by Daniel O'Donnell “one bad apple can spoil the developed natural defenses to whole barrel” is literally true. resist harmful insects or have However, they should also be It turns out that one bad apple mechanisms to attract beneficial appreciated for their ability to rid can spoil an entire bowl of apples, predatory bugs. Planting a the garden of less esteemed flying a batch of cider, or a pie. It is diverse spectrum of plants that insects such as mosquitoes, flies, not so true when the saying is bloom at different times will and midges. used metaphorically. A sports provide nectar and pollen that • Green Lacewings are team, a company, or any other many beneficial bugs need to attractive insects that sometimes group should not be judged on supplement their diets and will grace the sky above Bay Area the actions of one “bad apple.” encourage them to stay in the gardens in their hunt for aphids, If there is an infestation of one garden. Spreading mulch over thrips, mealybugs, scale, spider destructive insect all the other 90 percent of the soil will provide mites, leafhoppers, and insect bugs should not be deemed pests. protection throughout the year. eggs. Juveniles can eat up to Often when someone sees an The 10 percent of soil left bare 30 aphids per day. The adults infestation of bugs or some plant will provide places for beneficial are also one of the most prolific devastation, their first instinct ground nesting bees. pollinators in the garden. is to spray a broad-spectrum Identifying a good bug from • Soldier Beetle larva pesticide. Spraying harmful a bad one is the single most clear mulch and leaf litter of chemicals is one of the worst important thing a person can do soil-dwelling pests. The adults ways to combat harmful bugs. to rid the garden of unwanted Photo Courtsey of Thomas Bresson patrol the plants looking for They can be effective in killing pests and attract beneficial bugs. unsuspecting insects. The bright the intended pest but will also A person can determine if any the most voracious predators. red heads of the larva and adults wipe out beneficial bugs and can action is needed by identifying Here are some of the beneficial make them easy to identify. possibly harm other wildlife and the insect. A Cabbage Moth bugs worth keeping an eye out even humans. If a pesticide must might look like it is good for for: • Almost anyone who has be used, it should be an organic spent time in the garden has pollinating vegetables; however, • Adult Ladybeetles are one one that targets the specific pest seen black Ground Beetles that it lays eggs that hatch into of the most recognized bugs; and will not harm the beneficial scamper away from a stone caterpillars that can devour their six-legged black and orange bugs in the garden. when it has been moved. It is produce. On the other hand, spotted larva not so much. They hard to imagine how they can About 97 percent of all insects a Syrphid Fly larva looks like an devour aphids, scale, thrips, move so fast when they are able in a garden do not harm plants. herbivorous caterpillar but it is a mealybugs, and spider mites. Many of them benefit the garden relentless aphid hunter. to consume their body weight • There is debate about how by consuming pests, pollinating in food each day. The species Mac’s Field Guides publish a beneficial Praying Mantises, plants, improving the soil, and are responsible for reduction in single page guide that has good including the native California releasing nutrients into the soil slugs, snails, cutworms, and root garden bugs of California on one Mantis, are. They are efficient by breaking down plant debris. maggots over a short period of side and bad bugs on the other. hunters who do not discriminate A better defense for warding off time. Taking a magnifying glass into between eating bad bugs or invasive bugs is by creating a • While houseflies are busy the garden with children is an beneficials. The argument is heathy ecosystem that attracts Photo by Daniel O'Donnell annoying people, Syrphid Flies enjoyable way to identify bugs that they help keep all bug and supports beneficial bugs. hunt for aphids, mealy bugs, in the yard and inspire the next populations in balance including caterpillars, and other pests. generation of gardeners. their own because other Praying Also called Flower Flies, they Most insects go through Mantises are not off the dinner are not surprisingly productive different changes during their menu. pollinators as well. life cycle so the young frequently • Dragonflies are usually There are many other do not look like the adult. admired for their vibrant torso beneficial bugs that should Usually it is the young that are colors and elegant wings. be encouraged to live in the garden. Knowing that most insects benefit the garden and encouraging them to stay can make controlling the “bad apples” as easy as pie. Daniel O'Donnell is the co-owner and operator of an organic landscape design/build company in Fremont. www.Chrysalis-Gardens.com

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CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 1 1332 Milkweed Street 95035 910000 3 1832 2018 11/6/19 Highest $: 1,150,000 Median $: 1,150,000 1528 Portola Drive 95035 920000 3 1249 1966 11/4/19

Home Sales Report Sales Home Lowest $: 1,150,000 Average $: 1,150,000 379 Gross Street 95035 978000 3 1403 1960 11/8/19 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 1630 Delano St #20 95035 986000 3 1530 2018 11/8/19 35170 Palomares Road 94552 1150000 3 1866 1970 11/6/19 1043 Ternura Loop 95035 1070000 3 1772 2006 11/8/19 FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 12 493 Bayview Park Drive 95035 1160000 4 1880 1984 11/7/19 Highest $: 1,770,000 Median $: 1,004,250 2052 Monte Court 95035 1180000 3 1990 1991 11/7/19 Lowest $: 575,000 Average $: 1,020,458 NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 8 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED Highest $: 1,150,000 Median $: 860,000 4199 Rainbow Terrace 94555 575000 2 988 1970 11/6/19 Lowest $: 550,000 Average $: 844,500 4614 Stevenson Blvd 94538 780000 3 1148 1959 11/4/19 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 4685 Sloan Street 94538 840000 5 1859 1963 11/5/19 35122 Lido Blvd #J 94560 550000 2 1060 1984 11/6/19 4768 Wheeler Drive 94538 914000 3 1158 1960 11/5/19 6395 Joaquin Murieta Ave #J 94560 676000 3 1394 1981 11/4/19 44849 Insight St #1009 94538 975000 0 0 0 11/6/19 5625 Mclaughlin Ave 94560 810000 3 1650 1959 11/5/19 3552 Peralta Blvd 94536 1000500 0 0 0 11/4/19 35807 Ruschin Drive 94560 835000 3 1144 1961 11/4/19 3558 Peralta Blvd 94536 1008000 0 0 0 11/4/19 37659 Breakers Road 94560 885000 3 1566 2016 11/5/19 34513 Alberta Terrace 94555 1010000 2 1533 1990 11/5/19 37863 Manzanita St 94560 885000 4 2000 1965 11/6/19 37465 Rockwood Dr 94536 1035000 3 1673 1955 11/4/19 38865 Coneflower Pl 94560 965000 4 1915 2017 11/4/19 4834 Kathryn Court 94536 1038000 3 2092 1960 11/4/19 6524 Cedar Boulevard 94560 1150000 0 2289 1963 11/5/19 38311 Logan Drive 94536 1300000 4 2340 1999 11/4/19 SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: 12 45577 Bridgeport Dr 94539 1770000 4 2500 1984 11/4/19 Highest $: 1,048,000 Median $: 675,000 HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 13 Lowest $: 345,000 Average $: 710,917 Highest $: 1,180,000 Median $: 664,500 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED Lowest $: 485,000 Average $: 689,500 433 Harlan Street #105 94577 345000 1 680 1964 11/5/19 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 2260 Belvedere Avenue 94577 510000 3 1176 1972 11/5/19 25026 Willimet Way 94544 485000 3 1581 1958 11/4/19 1942 Dayton Avenue 94579 600000 3 1134 1960 11/5/19 920 Longwood Avenue 94541 550000 3 1026 1951 11/5/19 14772 Midland Road 94578 615000 5 1768 1956 11/5/19 430 Puerto Place #20 94541 550000 2 1412 1980 11/5/19 1711 136th Avenue 94578 650000 3 1169 1948 11/5/19 148 May Court 94544 560000 3 1050 1952 11/6/19 15033 Kesterson Street 94579 670000 3 1513 1948 11/6/19 24613 Thomas Avenue 94544 600000 3 1092 1990 11/6/19 13170 Neptune Dr #2 94577 680000 3 1714 1997 11/6/19 811 Barker Avenue 94541 628000 3 1200 1955 11/6/19 1624 136th Avenue 94578 735000 3 1506 1947 11/4/19 22175 Victory Drive 94541 664500 3 1083 1943 11/6/19 1098 Tulane Avenue 94579 749000 3 1651 1951 11/6/19 23071 Eddy Street 94541 695000 3 1238 1954 11/5/19 727 Arbor Drive 94577 929000 3 1953 1930 11/5/19 19690 Camden Avenue 94541 710000 3 1680 1925 11/5/19 2018 West Ave 135th 94577 1000000 6 2530 1958 11/6/19 3064 Randall Way 94541 715000 3 1610 1945 11/6/19 1645 Daily Court 94577 1048000 3 3876 1968 11/5/19 25937 Meadowmist Dr 94544 760000 4 1831 1991 11/4/19 SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 2 27806 Dobbel Avenue 94542 866000 4 2442 1989 11/6/19 Highest $: 685,000 Median $: 645,000 28630 Barn Rock Drive 94542 1180000 4 2962 1992 11/6/19 Lowest $: 605,000 Average $: 645,000 MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 13 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED Highest $: 1,180,000 Median $: 910,000 15878 Via Del Sol 94580 605000 3 986 1944 11/5/19 Lowest $: 750,000 Average $: 950,077 69 Via Diego 94580 685000 3 1393 1950 11/5/19 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES: 3 1426 Cherry Circle 95035 750000 2 1065 2018 11/6/19 Highest $: 960,000 Median $: 841,500 273 Parc Place Drive 95035 840000 3 1280 2005 11/4/19 Lowest $: 650,000 Average $: 817,167 864 Erie Circle 95035 870000 2 1459 1984 11/4/19 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDS SQFT BUILT CLOSED 340 North Abbott Ave 95035 890000 3 1095 1958 11/5/19 32463 Lois Way 94587 650000 3 1320 1972 11/4/19 500 Maple Avenue 95035 890000 3 1253 1960 11/8/19 33113 Pinto Court 94587 841500 5 1841 1957 11/6/19 412 Oliver Street 95035 907000 3 1130 1960 11/8/19 32155 Trefry Court 94587 960000 3 1593 1973 11/4/19

With Christmas just two weeks away, family members gathered in a festive atmosphere Jingle Bells rock anticipation of the holiday was evident at an open to sample appetizers and desserts, sing jingle bells, house celebration hosted by Fremont Adult Center’s admire crafts and mingle. at Noll Center Noll Center on December 11th. Students, staff and

Food bag giveaway planned

SUBMITTED BY TAYLOR JOHNSON The Tri-City Volunteers (TCV) Food Bank is holding a Holiday Food Bag Giveaway program December 23-24 in Fremont. With generous support from the Fremont Bank Foundation and Cargill, volunteers will be handing out 750 festive bags of holiday food to clients. It is hoped that this year’s food bag giveaway will become an annual tradition. Anyone who would like to help distribute the bags should email: [email protected]. Holiday Food Bag Giveaway Monday, Dec 23: 10 a.m. – 12 noon; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 24: 10 a.m. – 12 noon Three Union City Police Department officers received Distinguished Service Medals. Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank Credit: UCPD, Facebook 37350 Joseph St., Fremont (510) 793-4583 Alameda County Fire Department responders at a A proud moment house fire on November 12. Officers were first on the scene at a residence on SUBMITTED BY UNION CITY PD Maraschino Place in Union City where a kitchen FREE PRESCHOOL In recognition for bravery in the performance fire was burning and filling the home with smoke. Fremont Unified School District offers of their duties during a recent house fire, three Officers were told that an elderly woman, who FREE preschool for income-eligible families. Union City Police Department officers were was unable to walk, was still inside a back bedroom The income limits have been raised recently and awarded Distinguished Service Medals. of the home. Officer Silva ran to the bedroom more families are qualifying. At the Tuesday, December 10 City Council and carried the woman out while Officers Rivas- Children must be 3-5 years old and toilet trained. It's a 3-hour class, 5 days per week. meeting, Union City Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci Villegas and Officer Solverson checked the rest of Openings now and throughout the school year. the smoke-filled home to ensure no other people or and Police Chief Jared Rinetti commended For information: 510-659-2579 or Officers Mike Silva, Daniel Rivas-Villegas and pets were inside. [email protected] Travis Solverson for their actions while assisting Page 16 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 17, 2019 December 17, 2019 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 17 Page 18 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 17, 2019 December 17, 2019 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 19

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

CONTINUING EVENTS

Mondays, May 14 - Dec 30 English Conversation Group 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Practice spoken English in a friendly environment Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 745-1464 www.aclibrary.org

Sundays, Nov 3 - Dec 29 Animal Feeding Time 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Discuss reptiles, observe feeding time Sunol Regional Wilderness 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol (510) 544-3249 www.ebparks.org

Saturdays - Sundays, Nov 2 - Dec 29 Nature Crafts 10 a.m. - 12 noon Discover the natural world through your artistic side Sunol Regional Wilderness 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol (510) 544-3249 www.ebparks.org

Saturdays - Sundays, Nov 2 - Dec 29 Wild Wonders 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Games, activities, crafts for all ages Sunol Regional Wilderness 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol (510) 544-3249 www.ebparks.org

Sundays, Nov 10 - Jan 4 Dove Gallery Art Competition Exhibit 12 noon - 3 p.m. Artworks from all ages in various media and styles Park Victoria Baptist Church 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas (408) 464-5011 [email protected]

Saturdays - Sundays, Nov 23 - Dec 22 Great Dickens Christmas Fair $ 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Shopping, entertainment, and food from Dickensian London Cow Exhibition Hall 2600 Geneva Ave., San Francisco (800) 226-0841 https://dickensfair.com

Nana is a sweet, laid back 9 Daily, Nov - Dec yrs young German Shepherd Photos with Santa pup who loves being near November: Mon – Sat, 10 a.m. – people. She gets excited to 8 p.m. (break 2 p.m.- 3 p.m.), meet new doggy friends for Sun, 12 noon – 6 p.m. (break short play sessions. Nana has 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) beautiful black fur and soulful December: Mon – Sat, 10 a.m. – brown eyes. She might do 9 p.m. (break 1 p.m.- 2 p.m. and well with older kids. Meet 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.), Sun, 12 noon – Nana at the Hayward Animal 6 p.m. (break 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.), Shelter. Xmas Eve, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (break 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.) Closed Thanksgiving NewPark Mall 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark Laci is a very sweet, shy 3 (510) 793-5683 year old Chi who needs a little time to warm up to Thursday - Sunday, Nov 5 - new people. Once she Dec 22 does, she's a playful pup Christmas Tours $ who just wants to be near various times you. She needs a patient Tour the fully decorated family to help her blos- Patterson House som. OK with teens and Ardenwood Historic Farm older. Meet Laci at the 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont Hayward Animal Shelter. (510) 544-2797 www.ebparks.org

Friday, Dec 6 – Sunday, Jan 5 Zoolights at Oakland Zoo 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Light displays, laser shows, kids’ rides ENRICH YOUR LIFE - BECOME A VOLUNTEER! Oakland Zoo 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 632-9525 https://www.oaklandzoo.org www.facebook.com/haywardanimalshelter 510-293-7200 16 Barnes Court (Near Soto & Jackson) Hayward Tuesday - Saturday1pm - 5pm Page 20 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 17, 2019

Monday - Friday, Dec 6 - Farmers’ Markets Jan 17 Veterans Art Project Exhibit 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kaiser Permanente CASTRO VALLEY: Art projects created by veterans and San Leandro their partners Castro Valley Farmers' Wednesday John O'Lague Galleria Market 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 777 B St., Hayward Saturdays Year-round (510) 538-2787 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Merced St and Fairway Drive www.haywardartscouncil.org Year-round www.pcfma.org Castro Valley Bart station lot off of Saturdays & Sundays, Dec 7 Redwood Road Downtown San Leandro – Dec 22 equipped to accept EBT and Market Wednesdays Holidays at McConaghy Match funds to CalFresh customers. 4 - 8 p.m. House $ uvfm.org March 27 - October 9 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Parrott Street and East 14th Street Victorian House decorated for FREMONT: San Leandro the holiday www.pcfma.org 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward Kaiser Permanente Fremont (510) 581-0223 Farmers’ Market MILPITAS: Thursdays Friday-Sunday, Dec 13 - Dec 22 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Milpitas Farmers’ Market Year-round at Great Mall Parking Lot Christmas in Oz $R 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Sundays Fri. 12/20 & Sat. 12/21 8 p.m., Sun. 12/22 2 p.m., Thurs. 12/19 7 p.m., Fremont 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 800-949-FARM Sat. 12/21 2 p.m. Year-round www.pcfma.org Dorothy returns to Oz - and rescues GREAT MALL Santa 882 Great Mall Drive., Milpitas Irvington Farmers’ Market Douglas Morrison Theatre 800-949-FARM 22311 N Third St., Hayward Sundays www.pcfma.org (510) 881-6777 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.dmtOnline.org Year-round NEWARK: Bay Street and Trimboli Way, Sunday-Saturday, Dec 15 - Fremont Newark Farmers’ Market Dec 23 800-949-FARM Sundays Las Posadas www.pcfma.org 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 6 p.m. Year-round Reenactment of Mary and Joseph's Niles Farmer's Market NewPark Mall journey to Bethlehem Saturdays 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark Old Mission San Jose 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 415-472-6100 43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont Thursday, Dec 19 Saturday, Dec 21 Year-round www.agriculturalinstitute.org (510) 659-6158 Employer Orientation R Ojo De Dios Niles Town Plaza missionsanjose.org 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont UNION CITY: Recruitment solutions offered by Make yarn from fleece and create a bestfarmersmarkets.org Friday nights Tri-Cities Career Center colorful ornament Kaiser Permanente Union Laugh Track City $ Ohlone College Newark Campus Ardenwood Historic Farm HAYWARD: City Farmers’ Market 8 p.m. 39399 Cherry St., Newark 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont Tuesdays Fast-paced improv comedy show (510) 742-2300 (510) 544-2797 Hayward Farmers’ Market 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Made Up Theatre http://bit.ly/ www.ebparks.org Saturdays April 9 - November 12 4000 Bay St., Suite B, Fremont employerorientation12-19 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kaiser Permanente Medical (510) 573-3633 Saturday, Dec 21 Year-round Offices https://madeuptheatre.com/ Friday, Dec 20 Monarchs For Kids Hayward City Plaza 3553 Whipple Rd., Union City Taize 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 777 B. St., Hayward 800-949-FARM Saturday nights 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Educational look at butterflies. 415-472-6100 www.pcfma.org 8 p.m. Prayer around the cross Ages 3-6 www.agriculturalinstitute.org Audience-inspired improv play Dominican Sisters Ardenwood Historic Farm Union City Farmers’ Market Made Up Theatre of Mission San Jose 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont SAN LEANDRO: Saturdays 4000 Bay St., Suite B, Fremont 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (510) 573-3633 (510) 933-6335 www.ebparks.org https://madeuptheatre.com/ (510) 657-2468 Bayfair Center Year-round Saturdays Old Alvarado Park Saturday, Dec 21 Friday, Dec 20 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Smith and Watkins Streets, Union Winter Concert City Latino Business Roundtable Year-round 2 p.m. 800-949-FARM 15555 East 14th Street THIS WEEK 8:30 a.m. Hillside Woodwind Quintet www.pcfma.org San Leandro Featured speaker Carolina Miranda and Montecito Brass Ensemble (925) 465-4690 of California Green Business Network Castro Valley Library www.cafarmersmkts.com Sherman L. Balch Pavilion 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley - St. Rose Hospital (510) 667-7900 Wednesday, Dec 18 27190 Calaroga Ave., Hayward www.aclibrary.org Songwriter Salon R www.hayward.org 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec 21 Concert set by McNevin & The Spokes, Friday, Dec 20 Longest Night Service BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE original Folk Americana Lamberghini - The Doorbeen Mudpuddle 7:30 p.m. Concert 37433 Niles Blvd., Fremont Music, scripture, stories, silent (510) 794-9935 8 p.m. reflection, and healing prayer Alameda County [email protected] YouTube pop duo sensation Niles Discovery Church of Fremont Renew books by phone Tuesday India Community Center 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont 4:45 – 5:30 Baywood 525 Los Coches St., Milpitas (510) 797-0895 (510) 790-8096 Wednesday, Dec 18 For more information Apartments, 4275 Bay St., (408) 934-1130 http://nilesdiscoverychurch.org/ Achieve Your Financial Goals R www.indiacc.org about the Bookmobile call FREMONT 5:50 – 6:30 Jerome Ave. & 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. (510) 745-1477 or visit Information session by SparkPoint Oholones St., FREMONT www.aclibrary.org/book- Fremont. Millineum Room mobile Family Resource Center Wednesday Times & Stops subject to change 39155 Liberty St., Fremont 1:00 – 2:00 Del Rey School, (510) 574-2000 CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY SERVICE Via Mesa & Via Julia., (510) 574-2020 TUESDAY DECEMBER 24th Tuesday SAN LEANDRO 4:30 – 5:20 Weibel School, 6:30 Carol Singing 2:30 – 3:00 Eden House Wednesday, Dec 18 45135 South Grimmer Blvd., Apartments, 1601 165th Ave., 7:00 Eucharist Service FREMONT Wednesday Walk SAN LEANDRO 9:30 a.m. 5:50 – 6:40 Booster Park, 3:30 – 4:00 Baywood Court, Gable Dr. & McDuff Ave., Easy 4-mile flat hike St. Anne’s Episcopal Church 21966 Dolores St., Quarry Lakes FREMONT 2791 Driscoll Road CASTRO VALLEY 2250 Isherwood Way, Fremont 6:00 – 6:30 (510) 795-4895 Fremont, CA. 94539 Wednesday Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., (510) 544-3282 (510) 490-0553 12:45 – 2:15 Glenmoor School, FREMONT www.ebparks.org 4620 Mattos Dr., FREMONT Join us in a family service for everyone 6:00 – 6:30 Thursday, Dec 19 Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., Milpitas Bookmobile stops East Bay Stompers Band FREMONT Renew books by phone 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. (800) 471-0991 Dixie, swing and standards music Thursday Bronco Billy’s Pizza - Irvington For more information 11:30 – 12:30 Our Lady of 41200 Blacow Rd., Fremont Grace, 19920 Anita Ave., (408) 293-2326 x3060 (510) 438-0121 CASTRO VALLEY (510) 914-7304 2:15 – 3:15 Cherryland School, Wednesday 585 Willow Ave., HAYWARD 1:50 – 3:00 Foothill School, Thursday, Dec 19 1991 Landess Ave., MILPITAS Chinese Calligraphy R Monday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. 3:30 – 4:00 Friendly Village 1:45 – 2:45 Delaine School, Try your hand at this delicate art using Park, 120 Dixon Landing Rd., 34901 Eastin Dr., pen, brushes and ink MILPITAS UNION CITY4:15 – 4:45 Fremont Hills Assisted Living Contempo Homes, & Memory Care 4190 Gemini Dr., UNION CITY 35490 Mission Blvd., Fremont 5:15 – 6:45 Forest Park School, (510) 796-4200 https://fremonthills. 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Saturday, Dec 21 Winter Wonderland Walk 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Warm up with apple cider and walk wintry trails Sunol Regional Wilderness 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol (510) 544-3249 www.ebparks.org

Saturday, Dec 21 Ohlone Village Site Tour 10 a.m. - 12 noon and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. .5 mile walk to a 2,000-year-old Ohlone village site Coyote Hills 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 www.ebparks.org

Saturday, Dec 21 Comedy Shorts Night $ 7:30 p.m. "Pay Day", "The Rough House", "Innocent Husbands", "Should Married Men Go Home" Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont (510) 494-1411 www.nilesfilmmuseum.org

Saturday, Dec 21 - Sunday, Dec 22 Alameda Civic Ballet's The Nutcracker Ballet $R Sat. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Enter a world of enchantment, choreographed by Abra Rudisill Castro Valley Center for the Arts 19501 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley (510) 889-8961 https://alamedacivicballet.org

Saturday, Dec 21 Bring on the Drums $ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Make your own table drum, hosted by Microphone Mechanics Chabot Space & Science Center 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland (510) 336-7373 www.chabotspace.org

Saturday, Dec 21 Eden Area Village Monthly Coffee 9 a.m. Helping seniors remain in their home and be engaged in community Hayward Area Historical Society Museum 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.edenareavillage.org

Saturday, Dec 21 - Sunday, Dec 22 Monarch Spotting 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Use a spotting scope to look for butterflies. Ages 3-6 Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 www.ebparks.org

Sunday, Dec 22 Monarchs: Pollinator Royalty 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learn how butterflies affect our surroundings Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 www.ebparks.org

Sunday, Dec 22 Native Plant Gardens “Flash” that smile. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. This handsome boy isn’t Visit the native plant gardens. even a year old, Meet at Greenhouse a purebred German Ardenwood Historic Farm Shepherd, he will need 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont a family committed to (510) 544-2797 his training and energy. www.ebparks.org

Sunday, Dec 22 Native California Plant Uses 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Jules, about 3 Learn how Native Californians use months old, a plants for food, medicine, shelter, beautiful kitten and tools. Ages 15+ longing for a Coyote Hills forever home. 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 www.ebparks.org

Sunday, Dec 22 Winter Solstice Hike 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 3-mile hike celebrating first day after the winter solstice. Ages 15+ Coyote Hills Scan for our FREE App or 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont Search App Store for TCVnews (510) 544-3220 Get our App and you will always know www.ebparks.org what is happening. We also have the back issues archived Page 22 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 17, 2019

Tuesday, Dec 24 Christmas Eve Worship 5:30 p.m. Christmas worship Prince of Peace Church 858 Washington Blvd, Fremont (510) 657-3191 www.popmissionhills.org

Tuesday, Dec 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 p.m. Family friendly, choir, handbells, Christmas message First Presbyterian Church of Newark 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark www.newarkpres.org

Wednesday, Dec 25 Holiday Spectacular $ 8 p.m. Family-friendly Laugh Track City show Made Up Theatre 4000 Bay St. Suite B, Fremont (510) 573-3633 www.madeuptheatre.com

Saturday, Dec 28 Kwanzaa Celebration 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec 22 Sunday, Dec 22 Sunday, Dec 22 Preschool and home school nature Food, live music, arts & crafts Afternoon of Remembrance Palma Ceia Baptist Church Menorah Lighting Youth Christmas Party series. Ages 4-8 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunol Regional Wilderness 28605 Ruus Rd., Hayward 4 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Honor and remember those who are 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol (510) 786-2866 Snow, crafts, music, raffle, coffee White elephant $5 & under gift no longer with us (510) 544-3249 (510) 220-8323 and treats. Donate coats, gloves, hats exchange. Ages 12-20 yrs Chapel of the Chimes www.ebparks.org www.aachstricity.org Fremont City Hall First Presbyterian Church of Newark 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark (510) 431-2423 Tuesday, Dec 31 (510) 284-4000 www.newarkpres.org Tuesday, Dec 24 www.Hayward.ChapeloftheChimes. www.chabadfremont.com/light (510) 230-5056 Christmas Eve Worship New Year's Eve Party $ com 4 p.m. - 12 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec 23 4 p.m. kids 5+, 7:30 p.m. Festival Indian buffet dinner, music, hosted bar India Community Center Outdoor Discoveries: Choir, 11 p.m. Praise Band 525 Los Coches St., Milpitas Hibernation! R Prince of Peace Church 38451 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (408) 934-1130 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon (510) 793-3366 [email protected] www.popfremont.org

THEATRE REVIEW

BY DAVID R. NEWMAN the evil and very purply witch PHOTOS COURTESY OF Nefariosa, who has just recently taken up the witching profession. EAST BAY In fact, Christmas itself is on the CHILDREN’S THEATRE line as Santa Claus is captured by Dorothy is back and better the violet villain, who plans to than ever in Christmas in Oz, use Gidgety to help her eliminate now playing at the Douglas the holidays altogether. Morrison Theatre in Hayward. Christmas in Oz stays true This delightful show first to the original feel of the 1939 debuted in 2017 at the classic film while adding fun new Chanticleers Theatre in characters and situations. Actress Castro Valley. It’s produced by Shawna Darling channels all of the East Bay Children’s Theatre her cackling charm to the role of (EBCT), which has been Nefariosa, whose transformation bringing musical theatre to at the end is hilarious. And disadvantaged elementary schools Scott Phillips does a fine job as in the East Bay since 1933. Mr. Tinker. It’s an important Michael P. Mendelsohn (Lion) characters that we know and love daughter, Juliet. Here is her Christmas in Oz is the character, as he sets the stage for are a joy to watch. It’s fun to see take on new challenges, and review: creation of Ron Lytle, a singer/ the entire show, and Phillips gets these characters again. They where new characters make their “Dorothy was really good. My dancer turned playwright/ it right. His take on Santa is also especially shine in numbers like strongest impression. In my three favorite characters I thought composer/lyricist who has solid and very familiar. He does “Be Careful What You Wish For” opinion, it’s where all of the were good are Dorothy, Gidgety, written several songs, books, and the big man proud. and “Together We Are Better”, catchy songs are too. The music and Nefariosa. Dorothy, who musicals, primarily geared for The biggest and, for me, most playing off each other with arrangements are delightful, with was played by Jordan Foley, was children. He has been with wonderful surprise of Christmas humor and a gentle dynamic some clever choreography. a really good actor, singer, and EBCT since 2005. He is credited in Oz may be Brigadier Bloop. reminiscent of the originals. In the end, Dorothy wakes dancer. Gidgety was a smart with the book, music, and lyrics Played by Gregory Lynch, he In “Glinda’s Assessment”, we up next to Gidgety, back in the wish machine. And Nefariosa, for the show. Oh yeah, and he perfectly captures the eccentric see a sober Glinda, played with general store. As she leaves, she the witch who was played by also directs it. spirit of the original Gatekeeper regal bearing by Pamela Ballin, says goodbye to Gidgety, who is Shawna Darling, was really good. It’s a wacky, campy, touching from the movie. And Lytle has remind Dorothy that it’s all her silent. Was it all a dream? For just I love the part where she turns return to the land of Oz. given him a great deal of stage fault. It’s a funny and smart song a moment we wonder. Lytle has good. Overall, this show was Christmastime in Kansas has our time, including the lead in an that I wish there was more of. done well to capture that fine line great. The costumes, the lighting, plucky protagonist Dorothy Gale extended tap dance number And there are munchkins a between dream world and reality, the sets, were all really good.” (“The Bloop Brigade”) where plenty, all played by cute kids. just like the film. feeling down. She misses her Christmas in Oz friends - Scarecrow, Tin Man, he steps deftly along with his Their moment comes in the Christmas in Oz is the Bloopettes. second act during the song “The Thursday, Dec 19 at 7 p.m. and Lion. With help from local perfect show for the holidays, Friday, Dec 20 at 8 p.m. general store manager Mr. Tinker, Of course, at the heart of Munchkins Return”, where they light-hearted and fun. Scenery, express their distaste for their Saturday, Dec 21 at 2 p.m. she makes a wishing machine the story is Dorothy, played by costumes, lighting, sound - all & 8 p.m. (lovingly dubbed ‘Gidgety’) and Jordan Foley, and her friendship new leader, Nefariosa. Did I say well done (though there were they’re cute?! Sunday, Dec 22 at 2 p.m. is magically whisked away to the with Scarecrow, Tin Man, some mic issues on opening night Douglas Morrisson Theatre Emerald City. and Lion. First of all, Foley is While Act I of Christmas in that I hope they work out). It’s a 22311 N. 3rd Street, Hayward What happens in Oz stays in wonderful, with a first class Oz is pleasant enough, setting the holiday treat that you should www.dmtonline.org Oz, but suffice it to say Dorothy voice, and good acting skills. stage for our adventure, it’s in Act bring the whole family to enjoy. (510) 881-6777 Zachary Marshall (Scarecrow), II where this show really comes But don’t take my word for it. I and her friends must save the Tickets: $15 - $29 day once again, this time from Danny Martin (Tin Man), and alive, where we get to see familiar brought along my 10-year-old

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Cougars Champions of Character

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The following Newark Girls Basketball: Memorial High School athletes Alexis Parrocha were recognized as Champions of Tali Fa’i Character by their teammates Boys Soccer: this week: Braden Babich

Warriors pull out late victory in dual match with Huskies

Wrestling impressive in their first match of the Mission Valley Athletic League season on December 11th. Even SUBMITTED AND PHOTOS BY though handicapped with injuries, the Huskies were MIKE HEIGHTCHEW formidable throughout the matches but the Warriors were able to claim victory 54-25. Mission San Jose Warriors (Fremont) and Washington Huskies (Fremont) grapplers were

Men’s Basketball game into a double-digit victory all-game long. "(Akili) Daniels to improve their record to 7-1. showed how much of an impact Jabari Sweet had an he has been for us this season and Gladiators outstanding game for the tonight was a good example," 1/30/20 Gladiators, scoring a game-high McMiller said. "He doesn't put rally 20 points while adding five up mind-blowing numbers but rebounds, four steals and four the way he moves around out blocked shots. "He's done a there is what we appreciate." past tremendous job taking over the Chabot game out of the gate game when needed," Chabot slowly with just one field goal in Mariners second-year coach Keenan the first five minutes before a 9-0 McMiller said of Sweet. "The run gave them a 23-19 lead with SUBMITTED BY way he controls the low post on eight minutes left in the first half. TONY GONSALEZ the defensive end and constantly Marin came out blazing in the hitting jumpers off the dribble second half, opening with a 15-5 Playing for the first time in has been outstanding." run as both teams traded leads. two weeks, the Chabot men's Akili Daniels was a huge The Gladiators responded with a basketball team overcame a slow presence for Chabot as well. 16-7 run and a 65-56 lead. start to pull away from visiting Daniels scored six points, but it Marin would get no closer than College of Marin for an 80-69 was the defensive side that stood seven the rest of the way as nonconference victory on out. He pulled down eight re- Chabot hit five straight free December 7. The Gladiators bounds to lead the Gladiators throws down the stretch. outscored the Mariners 33-22 in and also had three steals while the final 11 minutes to turn a tie harassing the Mariners guards Cougars Report Girls Basketball Grizzly JV Classic. Freshman The Lady Cougars opened Kamalei Iokepa played an the Tamalpais High School outstanding game, scoring Invitational Tournament with a 31 points in the victory. The 43-32 win over Benicia on UBMITTED BY S Lady Cougars advanced to the December 12th. Varsity TIMOTHY HESS championship game against Highlights: Freshman guard Hillsdale’s Lady Fighting Knights Tali Fa'i led all-scorers with Junior Varsity: (San Mateo) with a 56-32 win 15-points. Junior teammate The Lady Cougars had an over host Jefferson on Samantha Armas added 12-points outstanding and competitive December 13. in the victory over the Panthers. performance at the annual Varsity: In semifinal action of the Mission San Jose Tournament The Lady Cougars beat Tamalpais Holiday Invitation, to finish in second place in the College Park by the score of the Lady Cougars defeated host 3-day event. The Cougars lost to 65-48 on December 7th to win Tamalpais (Mill Valley) by the Leland in the championship the consolation bracket of the 3rd score of 41-24 on December game on Saturday, December 7th Annual Washington High 13th. Senior guard Rylee Sarasua by the score of 52-27. Holiday Classic. Junior guard led all scorers with 12-points, Cayla Kawazoe was recognized Samantha Armas continued her with senior teammate AJ Sugatan for sportsmanship and Lauryn outstanding play scoring a career adding 10-points in the victory Kwe was named to the best 28 points, and was named to over the Red-Tailed Hawks. all-tournament team. the all-tournament team. The Lady Cougars will meet the At Jefferson High School, the Freshman teammate Tali Fa’i Alameda Lady Hornets in the Cougars JV squad defeated scored 12-points, and was championship game. Carlmont by the score of 51-37 recognized with a in opening round action of the “sportsmanship” award. December 17, 2019 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 25

December 21 at Sunol Regional Rich Swift Memorial Wilderness in southern Alameda Park It County, led by naturalist Ironman Wrestling Duals BY NED MACKAY Ashley Adams. Adams will describe how animals and plants It may seem like winter right winterize, and the group will now, but at least astronomically warm up with apple cider. On the boys side, Firebaugh speaking, the season starts with won the team title with a winter solstice, the shortest day Sunol Wilderness is at the 5-0 record, Merced was second. of the year. Cultures ancient end of Geary Road off Newark Memorial battled and modern throughout the Calaveras Road, 5 miles south back after a first round loss to world have marked it with of I-680 and the town of Sunol. Firebaugh and placed 3rd while ceremonies and rituals. This year, For information, call Mission San Jose was 4th, winter solstice falls on Saturday, (510) 544-3249. Dougherty Valley was 5th, December 21, and East Bay Park Elsewhere in the park American 6th, Antioch 7th, District naturalists plan to district, a holiday-themed Washington 8th, San Leandro celebrate it with hikes at several program will take place from 9th and Albany 10th. regional parklands. 12 noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, 120 Dominic Vargas, Naturalist “Trail Gail” December 22 at Crab Cove 126 Taka Barberi, 152 Visitor Center in Alameda. 48-18, and Albany 38-24. Broesder will lead a hike at Wrestling Owen Gallegos, individually Naturalist Susan Ramos will help Defending North Coast Section Tilden Nature Area near placed first for the Cougars. folks to make beautiful, creative Champions Albany HS placed Berkeley. Meet Broesder at SUBMITTED BY Thank you to our gift wrappings using rubber second and San Leandro was 8 a.m. at Tilden’s Environmental outstanding crew of volunteers. stamps, old calendars, newspapers TIMOTHY HESS third. Rounding out the girls Education Center for an ascent Such an outstanding event or items from nature. Bring a gift field was Mission San Jose 4th, could not happen without the to the top of Wildcat Creek, The 31st Annual Rich Swift or two to wrap. Eureka 5th, Firebaugh 6th. many dedicated, talented and there to greet the rising sun. Memorial Ironman Wrestling The Lady Cougars were led hard-working volunteers from Bring your own coffee. If you Crab Cove is at Duals took place at Newark by: 106 Jayce Moriguchi, 116 Cougar Country. We truly don’t want to get up that early, 1252 McKay Avenue, off Memorial High School on Nina Caron, 126 Mikaela appreciate the generous support Broesder will also lead a “fun Alameda’s Central Avenue. Saturday, December 7th. Ten Troche, 143 Ezra Vavao, from the Newark Rotary Club with felt” session at the center For information, call boys teams and six girls teams 160 Miku Barberi, and 170 and WrestlingMart. Thank you from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. the same (510) 544-3187. from all over the State competed. Ariana Pereira who all, for supporting our GREAT day. She’ll show how to use wool, Holiday traditions of miners The Newark Memorial Lady individually, placed first. Vavao Sport and Building Champions soap, and personal effort to create from many different homelands Cougars claimed first place with was also named the Rich Swift For Life! a unique craft to take home. who worked in the coalfields a 5-0 record, defeating Mission Outstanding Wrestler for the The center is at the north of East Contra Costa in the San Jose 60-18, Firebaugh 78-0, girls tournament. end of Tilden’s Central Park mid-1800s will be on display San Leandro 54-24, Eureka Drive. For information, call during a program from 1 p.m. (510) 544-2233. to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 21 There’s another solstice in the West Island Room at the hike from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Antioch Community Center, on Saturday, December 21 at 4703 Lone Tree Way. Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve Naturalist Virginia Delgado- in Oakland. It’s a moderate, Martinez from Black Diamond 3¼-mile stroll through forest Mines Regional Preserve will lead and grassland, past rocky volcanic in craft making, riddle-solving cliffs. Dogs welcome. and story-telling. The event is Meet the naturalist at Sibley for ages 3 and older. For Staging Area, which is on Skyline information, call (888) Boulevard a short distance south 327-2757, ext. 2750. of the intersection with Grizzly If you want to explore the Peak Boulevard. For details, call regional parks and other public (510) 544-3187. open space on your own, the Down at Coyote Hills trails can be muddy this time of Regional Park in Fremont, year. Some good bets for easier there’s a day-after-solstice hike walking and cycling include from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on George Miller Jr. Regional Trail Sunday, December 22. Meet the on Carquinez Scenic Drive naturalist at the visitor center for between Martinez and Crockett; a moderate, three-mile walk in Delta-DeAnza, Contra Costa search of seasonal signs of life. Canal and Iron Horse Regional The hike is for ages 15 and older. Trails in central and east Wear layers and bring water. Contra Costa; Point Pinole The event will be canceled if it in Richmond; Nimitz Way at rains heavily. Tilden Regional Park near Berkeley; Alameda Creek Trail Little League Softball (“FNLLGS”) covering MSJLL President, can be Coyote Hills is at the end of in Fremont; and Camp Ohlone both Fremont and Newark. contacted at [email protected] Patterson Ranch Road, off Paseo Road at Sunol. registration Girls are placed on teams based Warm Springs Little League Padre Parkway. For information, on league age (player age by is registering players from Warm call (510) 544-3220. Information on all these trails and many others is available is OPEN! December 31, 2020) and skill Springs and South Fremont “Winter Wonderland Walk” level. Player evaluations will take neighborhoods at wsll.org. at www.ebparks.org. The park is the theme of a hike from district wishes you a happy time SUBMITTED BY place on Saturday January 25 and Skill assessments will be held 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2020. Registration on Saturday January 18 and 25, with family and friends. FRANK BONTEMPO is now open at fnllgs.org. For 2020. League President, baseball, players are placed in Chris Hughes can be contacted Little League is the world’s divisions of play, based on League at [email protected]. Alameda Civic Ballet’s largest and most respected Age (player age by August 30, In Newark, families can youth sports program, with 2020) and skill level. Players sign their children up with The Nutcracker Ballet more than two million children age 7-16 must participate in the Newark Little League at and one million volunteers in player evaluation/try-outs for newarkcalittleleague.com. SUBMITTED BY Christmas story will be dozens of countries around the their league. Tryouts/player evaluations will ALAMEDA CIVIC BALLET performed on Saturday, world. Little League includes If you reside in North be held on Saturday, January 4th December 21 at 2 p.m. and Baseball and Softball programs and Central Fremont, Fremont and 11th, 2020. Contact This holiday season prepare 7 p.m., and on Sunday for children ages 4 to 16. There Centerville Little League is [email protected] to be transported on a magical December 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets is also the Challenger Division registering players on-line for more information. journey with Clara and the are $24 - 38 and can be Program for physically and now at fcllbaseball.com. Player Leagues in Fremont and Nutcracker Prince. After the purchased at Brownpapertickets. developmentally challenged evaluation/try-out dates are set Newark also offer the Challenger heroic battle against the com. Little Leaguers. Sign-ups for the for Saturday, January 11, 2020 Division, serving girls and boys Mouse King, travel through the Families are welcome to these 2020 Spring Season of Little and Saturday, January 18, 2020. ages 5 through 18. Challenger Land of the Snowflakes and on to performances, but everyone will League Softball and Baseball in For more information contact is a unique baseball program the Kingdom of Sweets. There need a ticket. Babies on laps are Fremont and Newark are now League President Debbie Keesis designed for physically and you will meet the Sugar Plum not permitted. Please use your open. There will be plenty of at [email protected] developmentally challenged Fairy and be entertained by best judgement as to whether fun and excitement for boys Niles-Centerville Little players. This program offers the wonders of the Land of your child can sit quietly through and girls ages 4 through 16 this League is registering players from all the fun opportunities for Enchantment. Choreographed by a two-hour performance. coming Spring! the Niles and Brookvale areas, players to enjoy the game of Artistic Director Abra Rudisill Opening Day for the 2020 players can register now at baseball in a safe environment. with gorgeous costumes and Alameda Civic Ballet’s season for all the leagues in ncll.us. Player evaluation/try-out Challenger players, hit, field beautiful sets – all to the classic The Nutcracker Ballet Fremont and Newark is Saturday dates are Sunday, January 5 and and run the bases, utilizing Tchaikovsky score – this is a Saturday, Dec 21 March 7, 2020, but you must Saturday, January 11, 2020. “buddies”, who are players on production sure to bring out – Sunday, Dec 22 register your child by early Niles-Centerville Little League, league teams, to assist them. the child in all of us. Whether Sat: 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. January for most age groups. is offering a $50 discount for Contact Steve Sawamura at this is your first time seeing a Sun: 2 p.m. The softball and baseball additional siblings that sign up [email protected] Nutcracker production or it is a Castro Valley Center leagues in Fremont and Newark and a snack shack credit for Still not sure where your child time-honored holiday tradition, for the Arts are supported through Little current players who refer a new can play? Go to Little League's make ACB’s 14th Annual 19501 Redwood Rd., League's California District 14 player that registers. Earlybird “League Finder” website at: Nutcracker part of your holiday Castro Valley (cad14.org). “Little League is all discounts may still be available. littleleague.org/play-little-league/ festivities. Tickets: $24-$38 about community”, according to League President, Steve Chappell, league-finder/ to find your Alameda Civic Ballet’s https://alamedacivicballet.org volunteer District Administrator can be contacted at neighborhood Little League production of this classic Bruce Marcellus. “And in Little [email protected] program based on your child’s League, every child plays in every In the Mission San Jose area, residence or school address. game.” Mission San Jose Little League is Don't miss the family fun Little League Softball is registering players at msjll.com. of Little League Softball and FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at available for girls ages 6 Player evaluations/tryouts are Baseball! Register you daughter the Alameda County Library through 16 with Fremont scheduled for Saturday, January or son now! Tell A Friend Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480 Newark Little League Girls 18 and 25, 2020. 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City Council/Public Government Briefs Agency MEETINGS City Council summaries do not include all business transacted at the noted meetings. These outlines represent selected topics and actions. Readers are advised to check For a full description of agendas, decisions and discussion, please consult the website of the city of interest: Fremont (www.fremont.gov), websites for special meetings, Hayward (www.hayward-ca.gov), Milpitas (www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov), Newark (www.ci.newark.ca.us), Union City (www.ci.union-city.ca.us). cancellations, minutes, agendas and webcasts Newark City Council CITY COUNCILS December 12, 2019 Fremont City Council 1st/2nd/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. City Hall, Bldg A Presentations 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont and Proclamations: (510) 284-4000 • Introduce General Laborers Josue Lopez- www.fremont.gov Duenas, Miguel Sanchez-Casillas. Hayward City Council • Introduce Public Safety Clerk 1st/3rd/4th Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Laura Da Silva. City Hall, second floor Public Hearings: Introduction of General Laborers Introduce Public Safety Clerk Laura Da Silva 777 B Street, Hayward • Approve modifications to State codes. Josue Lopez-Duenas (far left) (510) 583-4000 and Miguel Sanchez-Casillas. www.ci.hayward.ca.us Consent Calendar: Commission at the end of the year; Tess Lengyel was named as the new • Approve Subdivision Improvement Milpitas City Council Michael Carroll to serve as Interim Police Executive Director. Agreement for Bridgeway Phase II, a 243-unit 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Chief. • Meeting adjourned in memory of James 455 East Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas residential development. Gordon who passed away on November 17th. (408) 586-3001 • Approve 2020 local appointments list. City Council Matters: Jim previously served on the Newark www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov • Authorize reinstatement of Assistant • Reappoint Eric Hentschke to Alameda Planning Commission (1974-1978) and Planner classification. County Mosquito Abatement District. Newark City Council Newark City Council (1978-1980). Mayor • Authorize change orders with Tyler • Appoint Luis Freitas as Vice Mayor 2nd/4th Thursday @ 7:30 p.m. • Appoint council members to agencies, Nagy noted that Jim was a “champion for City Hall, 6th Floor Technologies New World for financial working people.” 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark software. boards, commissions and committees. (510) 578-4266 • Approve cost-based adjustment increase Councilmember Hannon appointed as Mayor Alan Nagy Aye www.ci.newark.ca.us of 6.51% to solid waste collection, recycling delegate to East Bay Community Energy Vice Mayor Luis Freitas Aye and organics services maximum rates for Board of Directors, Mayor Nagy will be the Sucy Collazo Aye San Leandro City Council alternate. 1st/3rd Monday @ 7 p.m. calendar year 2020. Michael Hannon Aye 835 East 14th St., San Leandro • Approve exception to 180-day waiting • Arthur Dao will retire as Executive Mike Bucci Aye (510) 577-3366 period for post-retirement employment for Director of Alameda County Transportation www.sanleandro.org

Union City City Council Public Comment: bikes, and pedestrian paths. • Approved the Memorandum 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Union City City Hall • Re-appointed Subru There are plans to think up of of Understanding for the Police 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd., City Council Bhat thanked staff and provided entertainment uses in Officers Association. The Union City Alameda County Mosquito Union Landing due to the contract is from July 1, 2019 (510) 471-3232 Abatement District updates decline of brick and mortar to December 31, 2021. The www.ci.union-city.ca.us December 10, 2019 • On water quality. stores. Public comment included agreement includes a 5% • On climate change. focusing more on specific specialty pay for officers assigned WATER/SEWER environmental risks like fire, to the traffic unit and a 3% Presentations: Public Hearings: and preserving clean water and Cost of Living Adjustment for Alameda County Water District • Emily Duncan chosen as • On approving General Plan 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 p.m. air. Others agreed with the July 1, 2019, January 1, 2020, Vice Mayor. 2040 draft and Environmental 43885 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont Impact Report (EIR) that will plan to increase fiscal solvency, and January 1, 2021. (510) 668-4200 Consent Agenda: thrive in retail, and advance in • Authorized a Joint Powers www.acwd.org be used for future housing and • Appointed Subru Bhat to business developments. The EIR transportation. Agreement with Fremont Alameda County Mosquito East Bay Municipal Utility District measures the environmental City Reports: Human Services and family Abatement District Board of 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 1:15 p.m. risks of a project. City staff • Presented a schedule related resources. The City of 375 11th St., Oakland Trustees for a four-year term, spent five years updating the about rate adjustments for Fremont will offer diversion (866) 403-2683 until 2024. Bhat was appointed 2002 general plan. California recycling, organic, and solid programs, mentoring, life skills www.ebmud.com to the board for a two-year term state law requires every city waste services. Service rates are and support including basic in December 2017. Santa Clara Valley Water District and county to have a general updated annually. Proposed life skills and searching for jobs • Appropriated an additional 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m. plan, a future roadmap. Themes rates would be presented during with livable wages, and juvenile 5700 Almaden Expwy., San Jose $77,000 to Mark Thomas and in the plan include solving the March 24, 2020 city council re-entry services. (408) 265-2607, ext. 2277 Company for the Multimodal economic issues; opportunities meeting. Residents would Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci Aye www.valleywater.org Corridor Study part of the to live, work, and play; and receive notices in the mail Vice Mayor Emily Duncan Aye Quarry Lakes Parkway Project. Union Sanitary District creation of more jobs. One starting April 15, 2020. A public Gary Singh Aye Their services include reviewing 2nd/4th Monday @ 7:00 p.m. element is the Mobility Element hearing on the updated rates Pat Gacoscos Aye 5072 Benson Rd., Union City the project’s cost estimates and where the goal is to be a would be on the June 9, 2020 Jaime Patiño Aye (510) 477-7503 meeting with multiple transit “multi-modal” city—getting council meeting. New rates will www.unionsanitary.com agencies to confirm permit residents away from their cars be effective July 1, 2020. requirements. SCHOOL DISTRICTS and on public transportation,

Castro Valley Unified School Board 2nd/4th Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. Fremont • Consider amending the Warm Springs/ of Measure A limitations of hillside 4400 Alma Ave., Castro Valley South Fremont Community Plan to change development. Appeal Denied 7-0 (510) 537-3000 Plan area Designation from Planning Area 10 www.cv.k12.ca.us City Council Council Referrals: to Planning Area 8 and rezone Warm Springs • Mayor Mei referral to adopt a resolution December 10, 2019 Fremont Unified School Board Innovation Area from Area 10 to Area 8 for in support of the National League of Cities 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. a 5.2-acre property to allow reuse of an Consent Calendar: Leading Together agenda for 2020 U.S. 4210 Technology Dr., Fremont existing 88,000 square-foot office building • Set Integrated Waste Disposal Fees for Presidential Election. (510) 657-2350 for an outpatient clinic. www.fremont.k12.ca.us 2020 and 2021 • Mayor Mei referral appointments • Approve Service Agreement with Public Communications: to Mobility Commission: Erin Vaca, Hayward Unified School Board Willdan Financial Services for Comprehensive • Comments about littering on Flavio Poehlmann, Ken Wu, Melissa Avery, 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. Morrison Canyon Road. Nisar Amed, Julie Huang, Mark Spencer, 24411 Amador Street, Hayward Development Impact Fee update in the (510) 784-2600 amount of $226,840. • Critique of Vision Zero One Vacancy (Mobility Impairments www.husd.k12.ca.us • Authorize a Joint Powers Agreement • Comments about progress on creation of Representative) with City of Union City for Human Services a 600-room homeless shelter at the end of Mayor Lily Mei Aye Milpitas Unified School Board and Family Related Resources. Auto Mall Parkway. 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Rick Jones Aye 1331 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas • Accept FY 2019/20 and FY 2020/21 Scheduled Items: Vinnie Bacon Aye www.musd.org Paratransit Discretionary Grant Program • Public Hearing to consider Hundal Raj Salwan Aye (406) 635-2600 ext. 6013 funding and associated contract for Ride-On subdivision appeal to increase the total Teresa Keng (District 1) Aye Tri-City Mobility Management and Travel number of single-family residential lots in Jenny Kassan (District 3) Aye New Haven Unified School Board Training Program. 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. the Planned District from 214 to 217 at Yang Shao (District 4) Aye 34200 Alvarado-Niles Rd., • Public Hearing to consider the 45089 Cougar Circle. Many nearby residents Union City Development Impact Fee Annual Report for spoke against approving the appeal and effect (510) 471-1100 Fiscal Year 2018/19; increase fees by 2.52%. www.nhusd.k12.ca.us

Newark Unified School District 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. City Hall basement Fremont School District Board 5715 Musick Ave., Newark (510) 818-4103 parking garage to close adopts trustee area elections www.newarkunified.org SUBMITTED BY CITY OF HAYWARD SUBMITTED BY BRIAN KILLGORE San Leandro Unified School Board As part of a set of building security enhancements, public access 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. At its December 10 meeting, the Fremont Unified School District 835 E. 14th St., San Leandro to the Hayward City Hall basement parking garage will end on (FUSD) Governing Board formally adopted a resolution to transition (510) 667-3500 January 1, 2020. to a By-Trustee Area election system and adopted Map Plan 1 as the www.sanleandro.k12.ca.us Currently, the 48-space basement garage at 777 B Street is district’s trustee area plan. primarily occupied by city employees during weekdays but has also Before making its decision, the governing board held five public San Lorenzo Unified School Board been publicly accessible mornings, afternoons, and when evening 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m. hearings to review proposed maps and took comments from the 15510 Usher St., San Lorenzo government meetings and events are scheduled. community. Next, the governing board will submit a petition to (510) 317-4600 Under the new rules, the City Hall basement garage will be closed the Alameda County Committee on School District Organization www.slzusd.org with a security gate 24 hours a day, seven days a week -- and users for review and approval. Once approved, the new system will go into will be required to have a city-issued employee badge or security effect for the November 2020 elections. Sunol Glen Unified School Board code to enter. To help fill the lack of parking spots, short-term public 2nd Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m. The By-Trustee Area voting districts are separate from school 11601 Main Street, Sunol parking spaces will be added adjacent to City Hall along the south attendance areas and will have no impact on where FUSD students (925) 862-2026 curb of B Street. currently attend school or will attend school. For more information www.sunol.k12.ca.us Also, the Watkins Street garage across from City Hall is open about Map 1 and the new By-Trustee Area election system, visit 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and contains 287 public parking https://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/by-trustee. spaces on the first and second floors. For details, call (510) 583-4000 or email [email protected]. December 17, 2019 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 27

PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Mixed Use… Sharon Marshak PRODUCTION a mixed message Claire Camaclang Shannon M. Bench

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Gail Hansen favor and tilt toward residential Accountability Act restricts the City’s David R. Newman development. ability to impose conditions that reduce When existing retail infrastructure is density of the project. BOOKKEEPING Vandana Dua faced with the encroachment of housing Tenants at Gaslight Square are worried projects, a central question is whether one that elimination of overflow parking will DELIVERY MANAGER element will diminish or erase the other. Carlis Roberts WILLIAM MARSHAK discourage patrons of their restaurants Will it result in the detriment of lifestyles who, finding no available parking, will

and economics of the present, sacrificed look elsewhere to spend their time and ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT for an ultimate vision for the future? If a money. These are small businesses - Sharon Marshak With almost every good intention, proposed housing development will Bill’s Café, Munchner Haus, Falafal, Etc., ASSIGNMENT EDITOR there are a bevy of unintended, but replace or endanger existing retail Cherry Garden - that depend on their Stephanie Gertsch associated consequences. Plans for the establishments, is there a remedy to unique offerings and current customers future are riddled with contradictions resulting damage of infrastructure? After in addition to attracting new customers. CONTENT EDITOR and unknown factors that are often clear all, infrastructure includes not only The question that hangs over this Jui Sadekar in hindsight, but unremarkable at the pipelines, utilities and roadways, but also development is not whether it can be COPY EDITOR moment. A crisis of the present has a physical structures (and the businesses successful by providing additional Rob Klindt tendency to overwhelm systematic within) that propel an economy. housing, but rather if the price of considerations pointing to impending What happens if physical infrastructure approval spells doom for small, REPORTERS complications. Future plans for our collapses due to an imbalance propagated established retail businesses that my cities are often embroiled in paradoxical by a lopsided political climate? Should eventually disappear… to reappear as Frank Addiego conundrums. current circumstances be ignored in our additional housing. Roelle Balan Marisol Cabrera The popular “mixed use development” haste to profit from and promulgate a Imagining a world of bicyclists and Asok Chatterjee terminology of city planners has been preferred vision of the future? pedestrians with all services in close Charlene Dizon a vague and, at times, misleading An example of this rush toward proximity to housing and without the Stephanie Gertsch nomenclature that can translate to infrastructure reorganization is the need for privately owned automobiles Janet Grant almost any level of retail activity proposed Bayrock Apartments is a utopian vision. We aren’t there yet... Julie Grabowski associated with a housing project - development in Fremont. According to and may reach a different reality before Alfred Hu including minimal square footage that businesses at adjacent Gaslight Square, coming close. Without a practical look at Johnna M. Laird accommodates moderate or little, if it will have an adverse effect on their the goal of mixed-use development, we David R. Newman any, viable retail space. Developers, even customers who have enjoyed shared may be causing irreparable harm to the Daniel O'Donnell nonprofit organizations using tax credits parking with Fremont Bank property viability of our small businesses… its a Madhvika Singh and public monies, are in business to at that will be replaced by a five-story mixed message. Margaret Thornberry least cover costs including materials, “mixed use” building of 248 market-rate Lalitha Visveswaran salaries, overhead and contingencies, apartments and 4,625 square-feet of if not realize a tidy profit. In a market commercial space wrapped around a and political atmosphere that strongly six-story parking garage. Although shared PHOTOGRAPHERS supports housing, retail space is not a parking is a city tenet of the downtown Mike Heightchew top priority. State and regional directives area and has been in place between Don Jedlovec have emphasized the importance of these properties for decades, Bayrock additional housing; therefore, a nod to wants nothing to do with this previous William Marshak a favorite of planners - mixed use that arrangement. To add to the difficulty to UBLISHER combines both elements - will heavily P APP DEVELOPER resolve this conflict, California’s Housing WEB DEVELOPER AFANA ENTERPRISES David Afana Festive art sales raise money LEGAL COUNSEL for Kids Against Hunger Stephen F. Von Till, Esq.

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Obituary Lawrence Kevin Hulse Fremont Chapel of the Roses September 22, 1946 - November 29, 2019 (510) 797-1900 FD1007 Berge • Pappas • Smith 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont Chapel of the Angels Resident of Fremont www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com (510) 656-1226 Lawrence (Larry) Kevin He was survived by his loving 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont Hulse, age 73, of Fremont, wife Karen of 43 years and their California passed away, three children, Kelly (Orlando), November 29th, 2019. Gerald (Shannon) and Daniel. William Frary Resident of Fremont He was born in San Francisco, Larry was adored by his six Fremont Memorial Chapel February 23, 1973 – December 13, 2019 California on September 22nd, grandchildren, Anthony, Ciara, (510) 793-8900 FD 1115 1946 at St. Luke’s Hospital to the Briana, Vanessa, Benjamin and 3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont Monica LeHouillier late Rosanna and Gerald Hulse. Conor. He was loved and www.fremontmemorialchapel.com Resident of Fremont Larry graduated from Mission supported over the years by his July 25, 1926 – December 13, 2019 High School of San Francisco in sisters, Geraldine Ryden, Kathy Herbert Curtis Cartwright 1965. He worked for the City of Calabrese and his late sister Resident of Fremont Sister Sheila Keane November 6, 1928 – December 14, 2019 Resident of Fremont Hayward for over 32 years, Noel Hulse. Larry had many March 27, 1927 – December 12, 2019 Fremont Chapel of the Roses eventually retiring as a nieces and nephews who he Supervising Building Inspector. enjoyed spending time with. Sondra Morelli Lorenzo Vallejo Mercado Resident of Fremont Larry was married to Karen Memorial Mass will be Resident of Union City September 27, 1964 – December 9, 2019 Hulse on March 27th, 1976. held at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 10, 1947 – December 13, 2019 Larry enjoyed restoring December 20th 2019 at Fremont Chapel of the Roses Cindy Baglietto vintage cars and motorcycles. Holy Spirit Church, Resident of Fremont He would attend various car 37588 Fremont Blvd, Fremont. Penelope Ann Underdal August 11, 1963 – December 8, 2019 events with friends and family. In lieu of flowers, the family Resident of Fremont November 11, 1943 – December 13, 2019 Kimberly Richards He was an accomplished requests you do something Fremont Memorial Chapel Resident of Fremont craftsman who used his skills to special with your family this December 9, 1960 – December 8, 2019 help and teach others. In his holiday season and raise a toast in Judy A. Johnson retirement, Larry began his own his memory. Eric Lenz Resident of Newark Resident of Fremont Drafting Services and spent time December 20, 1939 – December 10, 2019 June 26, 1958 – December 8, 2019 with his family, playing cards and Fremont Chapel of the Roses Fremont Chapel of the Roses watching his grandchildren grow 510-797-1900 Estrella Overton throughout the years. Byron Lani Benton Resident of Fremont Resident of Fremont September 3, 1951 – December 8, 2019 April 20, 1956 – December 7, 2019 Fremont Chapel of the Roses Matthew Grisso Obituary Resident of Oakland Amar K. Master October 23, 1957 – December 6, 2019 Resident of Fremont Kimberly Louise Richards August 13, 1944 – December 7, 2019 Patricia Perry Resident of Fremont Fremont Memorial Chapel December 8, 1960 – December 9, 2019 April 11, 1933 – December 6, 2019 to Ray Thomas. She met her Geraldine F. Dutra Yi-Ming Hsueh soulmate, Darryl Richards, in Resident of Fremont Resident of Fremont November 21, 1927 – December 6, 2019 June 14, 1925 – December 4, 2019 1978 and the two of them Fremont Chapel of the Roses married in 1982. She became a Mui Thu Thi Truong mother in 1989 when Melissa Beatrice “Bea” Oliveira Resident of Milpitas was born and then had a second Resident of Fremont May 1, 1941 – December 2, 2019 daughter, Amanda in 1990. She July 15, 1926 – December 2, 2019 was an incredible friend to many Fremont Chapel of the Roses Betty Trice Resident of Fremont and enjoyed spending fun times Ina Sue Piper May 22, 1927 – December 3, 2019 with them. Kimberly had the Resident of Newark fulfilment of helping people find Mei Fong Chan Lao February 6, 1931 – December 1, 2019 homes as a real estate agent for Resident of Fremont Fremont Chapel of the Roses December 13, 1939 – December 3, 2019 the last 20 years. In 2014, she became a grandmother, to twin Lawrence K. Hulse Jeffrey Thwaite boys, Wesley and Brandon. For Resident of Fremont Resident of Palo Alto the past four years, she battled September 22, 1946 – November 29, 2019 March 23, 1932 – December 1, 2019 Kimberly Louise Richards, 58, cancer with all of her strength Fremont Chapel of the Roses died at her home in Fremont, CA Barbara Karlin until it finally took her from us. on December 8th, 2019, a day Robert Wayne Jardine Resident of Fremont She has touched so many lives before her birthday with her Resident of Modesto April 27, 1939 – November 30, 2019 and her heart is with us always. August 23, 1951 – November 29, 2019 family and friends at her side. The service will be on Sunday, Fremont Memorial Chapel Tushar Kulkarni Kimberly was born December Dec 15th, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Resident of Austin 9th, 1960 in Castro Valley, CA January 22, 1979 – November 28, 2019 Berge Pappas Smith Chapel of Felisa M. Leyva to Rosalinda & Lawrence Nord. the Angels, 40842 Fremont Blvd, Resident of San Francisco Robert “Chris” Housden Sr. Kimberly was a loving wife, Fremont, CA 94538. April 25, 1930 – November 27, 2019 Resident of Fremont mother, grandmother, and sister Fremont Memorial Chapel October 10, 1956 – November 29, 2019

Rose M. Champion Geraldine “Gerry” Winn Resident of Fremont Resident of Fremont Obituary August 30, 1923 – November 26, 2019 October 11, 1936 – November 29, 2019 Fremont Chapel of the Roses Geraldine Frances Dutra Resident of Fremont November 21, 1927 – December 6, 2019

Nursing License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse Practitioner. Geri volunteered many years at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Hayward hillside landmark Also in her spare time making baby books, she adored children. Survived by her beloved husband will soon be gone of 46 years Joseph Dutra, Jr. and her sisters-in-law. Also survived SUBMITTED BY process that begins with project present a unique opportunity by many nieces, nephews and CITY OF HAYWARD mobilization and hazardous to control and plan a site many great friends. material removal in January and strategically positioned to help Visitation will be held from City Center Tower, the February, followed by five drive downtown Hayward 6:00 – 8:30 PM on Monday, former home of Hayward City months of pulling down the revitalization and serve other December 16, 2019 with a Hall on Foothill Boulevard, is structure, plus about a month of community objectives. Eventual Vigil at 6:30 PM at Holy Spirit set to come down piece by final site preparation and resale to a developer will allow Geraldine Dutra passed away Catholic Church, piece starting in March 2020, cleanup. the city to recoup its tower on Friday, December 6 with her 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. eliminating a source of The 11-story building, located acquisition and demolition costs. loving husband at her side. Geri Funeral Mass will be held downtown blight and making at 22300 Foothill Boulevard, The council approved the was born to Thomas W. Casey Wednesday, December 18, 2019 way for future redevelopment was structurally damaged in the building’s demolition after an and Margaret Veronica McNulty at 10:30 AM, Holy Spirit and other publicly beneficial uses October 17, 1989, Loma Prieta engineering assessment in Alameda, CA on November Catholic Church, of the property. Earthquake and subsequently determined the cost of a seismic 21, 1927. The family moved to 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. At its Tuesday, December 3 sold into private hands. It has retrofit and restoration of San Francisco where Geri Burial at Holy Sepulchre meeting, the Hayward City sat vacant ever since and was mechanical, plumbing, electrical, attended Star of the Sea High Cemetery, 26320 Mission Blvd., Council voted unanimously re-acquired by the city in June for and fire alarm and suppression School. She graduated with Hayward. to authorize a $3.9 million $5.2 million. systems would be economically Bachelor’s Science Degree in demolition contract for the The tower property is adjacent prohibitive. nursing from Mount Saint Fremont Chapel of the Roses deconstruction of the City to other land owned by the city. Vincent New York. From the 510-797-1900 Center building -- a nine-month Together, the combined 5.8 acres same college, she received State December 17, 2019 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 29

Obituary Rose M. Champion Resident of Fremont August 30, 1923 – November 26, 2019

Rose Champion passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on November 26th at the age of 96, after recently suffering a heart attack. Pre-deceased by her husband, Robert Champion, she is survived by her children Elizabeth Champion, Richard Champion, Nathan Champion, Leonard Champion, Allan Champion, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. and mother who ignored her own Rose was the last surviving needs and placed her family at and youngest of eight children top of her list. In 1958, born to Stanik and Elizabeth following a job transfer, Robert, Dugi in Kosciusko Texas on Rose and their three oldest August 30, 1923. Raised on a children moved to California; farm and deeply religious; she eventually settling in Fremont. lived life by the lessons taught by They had two more children and her parents and church. Rose was raised them all in same house that very hard-working, caring for her she continued to reside in until Obituary invalid mother and running the her passing. Rose was an family farm on her own for nine accomplished homemaker; Byron Lani Benton years. Upon her mother’s death, forever baking, cooking and April 20, 1956 – December 7, 2019 she followed some of her siblings sewing to keep her family very and moved away from the farm well cared for. Throughout her Resident of Fremont and began life on her own; life she frequently volunteered at Byron Lani Benton passed from a genuine place of love. He working in several bakeries church and enjoyed the company from this life on December 7, will be dearly missed by all those making pies and pastries in of neighborhood friends. 2019. Born April 20, 1956 in whose lives he touched. Funeral Corpus Christi Texas. There she Services were already held. Oakland, CA. He leaves behind Mass will be held on Tuesday, met her husband Robert and they his wife Deena, daughters, Alana, December 17, 2019 at 10 AM, were married on August 30, Fremont Chapel of the Roses Carissa and Erica, and grandson Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1952. Rose was a devoted wife 510-79-1900 Gabriel. Byron was a gift to this 37588 Fremont Boulevard, world, a devoted father, husband, Fremont. Burial to follow at and grandfather. His greatest Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Obituary accomplishments were his family Hayward. In lieu of flowers, and legacy as the Training donations can be made to the Director of the Alameda County family to help with funeral Sheila N Wong JATC Electrical Apprenticeship, expenses. Donations can be made November 19, 1942 - November 26, 2019 IBEW Local 595. His efforts at the services, or money can be towards the creation of the sent electronically via Paypal to nation’s first retrofitted zero net [email protected]. Sheila passed away on energy commercial building Please use the “Friends and November 26, 2019, at the age of fulfills his endeavor to leave the Family” option if doing so. 77. The world will miss her ever world a more sustainable place. and talented dancer. He was an We thank you for your love and present smile and aloha spirit. Byron was a man of utmost amazing teacher and coach, and a support during this time. Beloved wife of Jackie Wong. character and significant talents. marvelous public speaker. His ge- Survived by her children Michelle Everything he did was from the nius was in his kindness, and Fremont Chapel of the Roses (Erik)and Randy (Mindy), heart. He was a beautiful singer ability to connect with others 510-797-1900 grandchildren Mia, Zoe and Ryan, great grandchild Barrett and sister Louella. In lieu of Obituary flowers the family asks that Patricia Irene Perry donation be made to Kindred Spirits Fawn Rescue at Our mother, Patricia Irene Guerra, sister Gertrude Bragg P.O Box 1699 Loomis, CA Perry, passed away peacefully on and brother Richard Guerra. 95650. Private family services December 6th Mom is survived by her will be held. with family at her side. sister-in-law Norma Guerra, Patricia was the daughter of brother-in-law John Perry Frank and Lorenza Guerra, (Carol), Children Diane Guerra immigrants from Spain who (Hal), Doug Perry (Janice), Obituary settled in Decoto. She was the Jim Perry (Jennifer), and Petrina second child of three and was a Perry. Cindy Baglietto first generation American. Mom She was affectionately known graduated from Washington as “Grandma Tweety” by her Cindy Baglietto passed High School in 1951, where she 13 grandchildren and 20 great- away on Sunday, December 8th met our Dad, Joseph Perry. grandchildren. unexpectedly. Born in Oakland, They resided many years in the We would like to give our California, Cindy, along with Niles and Centerville areas. Mom warmest thanks to Mom’s husband, David, children Lauren and Dad were married 66 years caregivers Lena Jarvis, Aegis of and Ryan, settled in Fremont, until his passing in 2018. Fremont, Home Instead, and California. Mom was the bookkeeping and herself well attired. She had a Vitas Hospice for all their Cindy was a graduate of half of J.E. Perry Farms, the knack for unique and innovative support. Bishop O'Dowd High School family business and played a large gifts for the family. Mom was a A vigil will be held at in Oakland. She received a part in the farm’s success, all fantastic cook and an 6:30 PM on Wednesday Bachelor's Degree in Science while managing the task of accoplished piano player. Mom December 18, 2019 at from California State University raising us four kids. She simultan enjoyed gambling in Reno. She Berge Pappas Smith Chapel of Hayward. She held the recent ously held other jobs over the and Dad loved to dance and were the Angels, 40842 Fremont position of Patent Administrator ears as a payroll clerk for the regulars at the Fremont Senior Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538. with the law firm Finnegan California Nursery in Niles, Center. Mom was a major A Mass will be at 10:00 AM on in Palo Alto where she was bookkeeper for Marine influence on our Dad to travel in Thursday December 19, 2019 at employed for the past 16 years. Carpenters Union in Oakland, the offseason and together they Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Cindy was very special to and receptionist at Century 21 saw many parts of the world 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, many who knew her, will be and Robin Briggs, John and Real Estate on Mission Blvd in including their relatives in Spain CA 94536. A burial at Holy remembered and missed for her Julie Centurioni, and many Fremont. and Portugal. Sepulchre will follow. sweet personality, her unique cousins. Mom was all about family. Patricia was predeceased by sense of humor, engaging laugh, The family is requesting She loved to shop and kept Dad her parents, Frank and Lorenza her patience and smile. She was a donations to the American Heart hardworking provider for her Association in-lieu-of flowers. Obituary family always attending to their Services will be held on Eric Lenz needs, a daily role she embraced. Wednesday, December 18, Cindy, daughter of Manuel at Holy Spirit Church, 2019. The son of Wilbur and his six years with pancreatic and Flora Noriega is survived by 37588 Fremont Boulevard, Nancy Lenz he graduated from cancer. her husband David, children, Fremont, CA. The service will University of California at A Celebration of Life Lauren and Ryan, her mother begin at 12:30 p.m., followed Berkeley and was a Senior Memorial for family, friends and Flora, the Burastero family, the by a reception to be held at the Technical Director at Lam colleagues will be held Saturday, Boomer family, extended family Elks Lodge, 38991 Farwell Drive, Research. January 11, 2020. If you would members, Patrick Briggs, Sean, Fremont, CA. at 3:00pm. He is survived by his loving like to join us, please email: family: Michelle, wife of 32 years; [email protected] Haley, daughter, and Michael, In lieu of flowers, please son; Nancy, mother; Stewart donate to a charity of your FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at and Patrick, brothers; and many choice or Eric’s favorite; Friends the Alameda County Library extended family members. All of of Cal Crew www.calcrew.com, us in his family wish to thank the 2999 Glascock Street Oakland, Tell A Friend Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480 Eric Lenz, 61, passed away in medical care professionals and CA 94601. Fremont Sunday, December 8, many friends who helped during Page 30 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 17, 2019

SUBMITTED BY ERIN HARRISON SUBMITTED BY ISABELLA LINARES Officials at the Oakland Zoo are mourning the loss of its eldest African Elephant, M’Dunda who died on Tuesday, December 3. On November 24, a homeowner near Somerset At about 2:45 p.m. zookeepers found M’Dunda collapsed inside in El Dorado County heard crying and discovered a the zoo’s 6.5-acre elephant habitat and immediately cleared other den with three mountain lions, only two of which elephants away so they could safely enter and provide aid. Two were still alive. The cubs were reported to Sierra veterinarians and supporting technicians, along with Oakland Zoo Wildlife Rescue, and were then retrieved by the President and CEO Dr. Joel Parrott (who is also a wildlife California Department of Fish and Wildlife veterinarian), rushed to the scene, but they quickly determined that (CDFW). After initial treatments were provided by M’Dunda was already dead. She was 50 years old. CDFW, the cubs (a male and female) were brought “M’Dunda has been part of our Oakland Zoo family for 26 years. to Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital (OZVH) for She was such a gentle being, and closely bonded with her keepers. more intensive care on November 26. already found him a forever home at El Paso Zoo; We’ll miss her greatly,” said Parrott. Upon arrival at Oakland Zoo, the cubs were they’re rooting for his recovery and checking up on Arriving at Oakland Zoo in 1993 from San Diego Zoo, M’Dunda suffering from severe malnutrition and dehydration; him regularly,” said Dr. Alex Herman, Director of quickly built a reputation of having a very gentle and kind demeanor. despite treatments and efforts by OZVH staff and Oakland Zoo’s Veterinary Hospital. She rumbled to communicate with her herd mates and keepers, and CDFW, the female passed away hours later on This rescue marks the 10th mountain lion rescue was often observed trunk twirling with Osh, the male of the herd. November 27 due to the severity of her condition. for Oakland Zoo through the partnership with Oakland Zoo’s elephants are given daily examinations and The cubs are estimated to be four to six weeks CDFW. “The Oakland Zoo is a valued partner in treatments by animal keepers, including elephant “pedicures,” along old and weighed less than four pounds when our efforts to care for orphaned and displaced with bi-weekly thorough exams by Zoo veterinarians that include discovered. They were heavily infested with fleas California wildlife. We thank the Zoo, its foot sole inspections, bloodwork, and a check of all vitals. M'Dunda and ticks, suffering from multiple parasites, severely veterinarians and staff for providing the intensive showed no signs of existing medical issues, despite her advanced age. anemic, dehydrated, and malnourished. treatment these orphaned cubs needed,” said Her remains were taken to the UC Davis School of Veterinary Dr. Alex Herman, Director of OZVH, reports Dr. Deana Clifford, a Senior Wildlife Veterinarian Medicine for a necropsy and testing to determine the specific cause the surviving male cub is growing stronger every at CDFW. of death. day. He has responded well to treatment, is eating Mountain lions are facing numerous threats in M’Dunda was the third oldest African elephant in an well, and has gained three pounds since his arrival California—often struck by cars, killed with AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) zoo. (The average median 12 days ago. When he can eat solid foods and has depredation permits, and illegal poaching. These lifespan of African elephants in captivity is 17 years). fully recuperated, he will be transferred to his factors culminate in the human-wildlife conflict, forever home at El Paso Zoo, a fellow putting them at odds with humans in encroaching AZA-accredited Zoo (Association of Zoos urban areas and developments. Oakland Zoo and Aquariums). partners with conservation organizations like the “The little male is thriving. His low red blood Mountain Lion Foundation and the Bay Area Puma cell count is resolving, his appetite is great, he’s Project to educate the public on the issue and help gaining weight, and getting feistier every day. We’ve conserve the species in the wild. December 17, 2019 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 31

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BART Police Log an illegal substance. He was booked into Fremont City Jail. SUBMITTED BY LES MENSINGER Tuesday, December 10 AND BART PD • At 5:38 p.m. a man identified by police as Robert Johnson, 35, of San Francisco was arrested Friday, December 6 at Castro Valley station on suspicion of fare • At 9:11 a.m. a man identified by police as evasion, obstructing an officer and providing false Ty Ervin, 29, of San Francisco was arrested at identification to an officer. He was booked into Union City station on suspicion of providing false Santa Rita Jail. information to a peace officer and resisting arrest. Thursday, December 12 He was booked into Santa Rita Jail. • At 11:00 a.m. a man identified by police Sunday, December 8 as Raul Moreno, 31, of Hayward was arrested • At 5:21 p.m. a male juvenile who was at Union City station on a no-bail warrant for reported as a runaway from a group room was burglary issued in Kings County. He was booked arrested at Bay Fair station in San Leandro on into Santa Rita Jail. an active no-bail warrant and booked into • At 1:46 p.m. a man identified by police as Alameda County Juvenile Hall. Timothy Knockum, 53, of Oakland was arrested Monday, December 9 at Union City station on suspicion of fare evasion • A man identified by police as Nadeem Deisieh, and probation violation. He was booked into 23, of San Francisco was arrested at Fremont station Santa Rita Jail. on an outstanding $15,000 warrant for possessing

Milpitas Milpitas Police detectives both of San Jose, as the other received information from the two suspects and obtained arrest Police Log San Jose Police Department warrants. They were arrested identifying Benjamin Mendez Jr., separately on November 26 by SUBMITTED BY 18, of San Jose as one of the San Jose Police. Anyone who has LT. JOHN TORREZ, three suspects pictured in an information about the incident, MILPITAS PD informational bulletin sent to or the suspects, is asked to call Monday, December 9 area law enforcement agencies. the Milpitas Police Department • Following a multi- On November 22 Milpitas at (408) 586-2400. Information jurisdictional investigation, detectives arrested Mendez in can be given anonymously by Milpitas police announced that Los Gatos for the robbery and calling the Crime Tip Hotline three suspects have been arrested an unrelated hit and run warrant. at (408) 586-2500 or via the in connection with an armed After more investigation, Milpitas Police Department robbery on November 20 at Milpitas detectives identified Website at: http://www.ci. Jerry’s Deli, 1491 S. Main St., Jose Rosales-Salas, 18, and milpitas.ca.gov/crimetip. Milpitas. On November 21 Christian Alexander Muniz, 19, Fremont Police Log barricaded himself and began to toss construction materials at police below. Police deployed two SUBMITTED BY GENEVA BOSQUES, drones to track the suspect’s movements while trying to negotiate with him. The suspect began FREMONT PD speaking with negotiators at 2:53 p.m., but at Friday, December 13, 2019 3:40 p.m. lit a rag on fire, prompting the Fremont • At 10:20 a.m. officers responded to a report Fire Department to use water to prevent the fire about a home invasion robbery in South Fremont from spreading. Warm Springs Boulevard was where a female was assaulted but did not require closed between Mission Boulevard and Corporate medical treatment. At 11:30 a.m. police spotted the in both directions because of the standoff. At male suspect at a construction site on Warm Springs 7:30 p.m., after 8 hours of negotiating, the suspect Boulevard at Brown Road. He eventually climbed told officers he wanted to comply and peacefully to the top of the unfinished five story building and surrendered.

Alameda County Fire Department Log SUBMITTED BY ACFD Tuesday, December 10 • At 3:53 a.m. firefighters responded to Standish and Hampton Road in Cherryland on a report of a fully-involved travel trailer fire. The fire was extinguished, but there was heat damage to the nearby home and garage. There were no injuries; the cause of the fire was unknown.

Hayward about the incident is asked to call Thursday, December 12 Homicide Detective Mulhern at • At about 2:12 p.m. Police Log (510) 293-7176. officers responded to a report Sunday, December 8 of a shooting in the area of SUBMITTED BY • At about 12:39 a.m. Cavanagh Court and Foley HAYWARD PD officers responded to a report Street. On arrival, officers found Saturday, December 7 of shots fired on the 27000 a man suffering from gunshot • At about 4:45 p.m. block of Belvedere Court. On wounds. Paramedics responded officers responded to a report arrival, officers found a man and took the man to a hospital of shots fired in the area of suffering from gunshot wounds; where he was later reported in Santa Clara Way and Yolo Street. paramedics also responded to stable condition. The shooting On arrival, officers found a man the scene, but the man died. He suspect fled the scene in a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds; was later identified by Hayward but was stopped by Hayward paramedics also responded to Police and the Alameda County Police officers on Highway 92. the scene, but the man died. He Coroner’s Office as Anthony He was identified by witnesses was later identified by Hayward Hunter, age 31. He was shot by and taken into custody; an Police and the Alameda County an unknown suspect who fled the investigation is ongoing. Anyone Coroner’s Office as John Creech, scene. Anyone with information with information about the Jr., age 20. He was shot by an about the incident is asked to incident is asked to call Detective FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at unknown suspect who fled the call Detective Sprague at Purnell at (510) 293-7176. the Alameda County Library scene. Anyone with information (510) 293-7176. Tell A Friend Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480 Page 32 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 17, 2019

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Estate Services, 22. Mission Peak Realty, 23. I declare that all information in this statement that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a Harry Sidhu, 46560 Fremont Blvd., Ste. 111, is true and correct. (A registrant who declares misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed LEGAL NOTICE Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda as true any material matter pursuant to Section one thousand dollars [$1,000].) Pursuant to Elections Code section 12112 Registrant(s): 17913 of the Business and Professions code /s/ Lilli Filichia, General Partner/Managing Mission Peak Brokers, Inc., 46560 Fremont Blvd., that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a Member NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Presidential Primary Election will be held on Ste. 111, Fremont, CA 94538; California misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the following districts and that candidates to be voted Business conducted by: a Corporation one thousand dollars [$1,000].) Alameda County on November 15, 2019 XSRQDWVDLGHOHFWLRQPD\EHQRPLQDWHGIRUWKHIROORZLQJRႈFHV The registrant began to transact business using /s/ Beatriz Navarrete Ramirez NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) the fictitious business name(s) listed above on This statement was filed with the County Clerk of of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement COUNTY OFFICES 01/12/2010 Alameda County on November 8, 2019. generally expires at the end of five years from the District Number to be elected Term 4XDOL¿FDWLRQV I declare that all information in this statement NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) date on which it was filed in office of the county is true and correct. (A registrant who declares of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Superior Court Twenty-seven (Seats 6 years Member of State Bar for 10 as true any material matter pursuant to Section generally expires at the end of five years from the Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after Judge 1-31) years or served as a judge of 17913 of the Business and Professions code date on which it was filed in office of the county any change in the facts set forth in the statement the court of record in the State that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in 10 years prior to selection to misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after the residence address of a registered owner. A Superior Court. Alameda County one thousand dollars [$1,000].) any change in the facts set forth in the statement new fictitious business name statement must be residency not required. /s/ Harpreet Sidhu, President pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in filed before the expiration. County Board of Three (Districts 1, 4 years Candidates must be a registered This statement was filed with the County Clerk of the residence address of a registered owner. A The filing of this statement does not of itself Supervisors 4, 5) voter of the district. Alameda County on December 5, 2019 new fictitious business name statement must be authorize the use in this state of a fictitious County Board of Four (Districts 2, 3, 4 years Candidates must be a registered NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) filed before the expiration. business name in violation of the rights of another Education 5, 6) voter of the district. of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement The filing of this statement does not of itself under federal, state, or common law (see Section generally expires at the end of five years from the authorize the use in this state of a fictitious 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). SPECIAL DISTRICT DIRECTOR (S) date on which it was filed in office of the county business name in violation of the rights of another 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/19 clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of under federal, state, or common law (see Section Union Sanitary Three (Districts 1, 4 years Candidates must be a registered CNS-3317463# District 2, 3) voter of the district. Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). any change in the facts set forth in the statement 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/19 Zone 7 Flood 1 Full Term 4 years Candidates must be a registered pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in Control District 1 Short Term 2 years voter of the district. the residence address of a registered owner. A CNS-3319352# 'HFODUDWLRQVRIFDQGLGDF\WR¿OHIRUWKHDERYHRႈFHPD\EHREWDLQHGIURPWKH$ODPHGD new fictitious business name statement must be &RXQW\5HJLVWUDURI9RWHUV2ႈFH)DOORQ6W5RRP*2DNODQG&$RQ filed before the expiration. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS RUDIWHU1RYHPEHUDQGQRODWHUWKDQSPRQ)ULGD\'HFHPEHU The filing of this statement does not of itself NAME STATEMENT GOVERNMENT authorize the use in this state of a fictitious File No. 565451 ,IDQLQFXPEHQWHOHFWLYHRႈFHURIWKHGLVWULFWKDVQRW¿OHGE\SPRQ'HFHPEHU business name in violation of the rights of another Fictitious Business Name(s): WKHQRPLQDWLRQSHULRGVKDOOEHH[WHQGHGXQWLO:HGQHVGD\'HFHPEHUIRU under federal, state, or common law (see Section Jeet’s Beauty Lounge, 43625 Mission Blvd 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Suite 106, Fremont, CA 94539, County of DQ\HOLJLEOHFDQGLGDWHH[FHSWIRUWKHLQFXPEHQW Alameda NOTICE INVITING BIDS 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/19, 1/7/20 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be ,QWKHHYHQWWKHUHDUHQRQRPLQHHVRUDQLQVXႈFLHQWQXPEHURIQRPLQHHVIRUVXFKRႈFH Registrant(s): CNS-3322966# Amarjeet Kaur, 38275 Ballard Dr, Fremont, CA received by the Union Sanitary District in their DQGDSHWLWLRQIRUDQHOHFWLRQLVQRW¿OHGZLWKLQWKHWLPHSHULRGSUHVFULEHGE\WKH(OHFWLRQV 94536 office located at 5072 Benson Road, Union City, &RGHVHFWLRQDQG(GXFDWLRQ&RGHVHFWLRQVDQG SP'HFHPEHU FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Girish Sharma, 38275 Ballard Dr, Fremont, CA CA 94587-2508, at any time prior to 2:00:00  WKHVXSHUYLVLQJDXWKRULW\ZLOOPDNHDSSRLQWPHQWVWRHDFKHOHFWLYHRႈFH NAME STATEMENT 94536 p.m. on January 14, 2020 for furnishing all File No. 565699 Business conducted by: Married Couple labor, materials, equipment, and services for the 7KHSROOVZLOOEHRSHQEHWZHHQWKHKRXUVRIDPDQGSPRQ7XHVGD\0DUFK Fictitious Business Name(s): The registrant began to transact business using construction of improvements designated as: D & D Welding Equipment & Tool Repair, the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A Alvarado Influent Valve Box Rehabilitation 'DWHG'HFHPEHU 7,0'838,6 735 Shard Ct., Fremont, CA 94539, County of I declare that all information in this statement Project  $ODPHGD&RXQW\5HJLVWUDURI9RWHUV Alameda is true and correct. (A registrant who declares (Project No. 800-541) CNS-332064# Registrant(s): as true any material matter pursuant to Section The project consists of renewal and rehabilitation David McCallum, 735 Shard Ct., Fremont, CA 17913 of the Business and Professions code work at the Alvarado Influent Valve Box (AIVB) heard and must appear at the hearing to show 94539 that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a and its related components, all located at the cause why the petition should not be granted. If Business conducted by: an Individual misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Alvarado Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). no written objection is timely filed, the court may The registrant began to transact business using one thousand dollars [$1,000].) The rehabilitation work includes the following: grant the petition without a hearing. the fictitious business name(s) listed above on /s/ Amarjeet Kaur, Owner - Rehabilitate the AIVB as follows: BULK SALES Notice of Hearing: June 2016 in another location This statement was filed with the County Clerk of - Replace two 42-inch knife gate valves on Date: Feb. 7, 2020, Time: 11:00 AM, Dept.: 17 I declare that all information in this statement Alameda County on November 14, 2019 the existing twin force main pipes, including The address of the court is 1221 Oak Street, is true and correct. (A registrant who declares NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) valve support, extension stem and yoke and one Oakland, CA 94612 as true any material matter pursuant to Section of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement electric motor actuator. Two existing electric motor A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be 17913 of the Business and Professions code generally expires at the end of five years from the actuators shall be removed and reinstalled as NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE published at least once each week for four that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a date on which it was filed in office of the county shown on the drawings. The knife gate valves, (U.C.C. §6104, 6105) successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of support fabrication and electric motor actuator will ESCROW # 0126014054 on the petition in the following newspaper of one thousand dollars [$1,000].) Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after be furnished by the District. Exempt from fee per GC 27388.1 (a) (1). general circulation, printed in this county: What’s /s/ David McCallum, Owner/President any change in the facts set forth in the statement - Remove the existing pipe wall spools between Recording is not related to real property Happening Tri-City Voice This statement was filed with the County Clerk of pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in two knife gate valves and the north wall of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to creditors of the Date: DEC. 3, 2019 Alameda County on November 21, 2019 the residence address of a registered owner. A AIVB and install new pipe spools. within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be Judge Desutels NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) new fictitious business name statement must be - Perform interior lining repairs to the existing made of the assets described below. Judge of the Superior Court of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement filed before the expiration. force main piping, including removing existing The names and business address of the Seller(s) 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/19 generally expires at the end of five years from the The filing of this statement does not of itself failing lining material, surface preparation, and is/are: Keensly LLC date on which it was filed in office of the county authorize the use in this state of a fictitious installation of lining repair material. 34563 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587 CNS-3320760# clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of business name in violation of the rights of another - Perform exterior coating repairs to the existing The location in California of the Chief Executive Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after under federal, state, or common law (see Section force main piping, including removing existing Office of the seller is: same as above ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE any change in the facts set forth in the statement 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). failing coating system, surface preparation, As listed by the seller, all other business names FOR CHANGE OF NAME pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/19 installation of steel plate repair patches and and addresses used by the seller within three Case No. HG19042872 the residence address of a registered owner. A installation of epoxy coating to the exterior of the years before the date such list was sent or Superior Court of California, County of Alameda new fictitious business name statement must be CNS-3317476# existing piping. delivered to the buyer are: none Petition of: Canhong Feng for Change of Name filed before the expiration. - Removal and replacement of two existing The names and business address of the Buyer(s) TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The filing of this statement does not of itself FICTITIOUS BUSINESS peroxide injection ports on the two force main is/are: Amausaan 103 LLC Petitioner Canhong Feng filed a petition with this authorize the use in this state of a fictitious NAME STATEMENT pipes, including cutting out existing outlets, 34563 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587 court for a decree changing names as follows: business name in violation of the rights of another File No. 565552 removal of existing plug valves and blind The assets to be sold are described in general as Canhong Feng to Diamond Fung under federal, state, or common law (see Section Fictitious Business Name(s): flanges, preparing existing force main pipe wall, All stock in trade, furniture, fixtures, equipment The Court orders that all persons interested in 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Wild Dog Grooming, 2090 Warm Springs Ct. installation of new steel plate with 4” flanged and other property this matter appear before this court at the hearing 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/19, 1/7/20 Suite #164, Fremont, CA 94539, County of outlet, installation of District-furnished 4” plug And are located at: 34563 Alvarado-Niles Road, indicated below to show cause, if any, why the Alameda valve and blind flange with peroxide pipingA Union City, CA 94587 petition for change of name should not be granted. CNS-3322965# Mailing address: 2356 Vegas Ave., Castro Valley, “stinger” and repairing damage to existing force The business name used by the Seller(s) at those Any person objecting to the name changes CA 94546 main pipe caused by the work. locations is: SweetsD described above must file a written objection that FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registrant(s): - Repair the existing concrete platform and railing The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 01/06/20 includes the reasons for the objection at least two NAME STATEMENT Elisabeth Topete, 2356 Vegas Ave., Castro Valley, connection. At the office of Old Republic Title Company @ court days before the matter is scheduled to be File No. 565755 CA 94546 - Replace one 42-inch knife gate valve on the west 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite 400, Concord, CA heard and must appear at the hearing to show Fictitious Business Name(s): Business conducted by: an individual force main pipe, including extension stem and 94520. cause why the petition should not be granted. If PARMCO, 38665 Overacker Avenue, Fremont, The registrant began to transact business using yoke, and re-installation of the existing electric The bulk sale IS subject to California Uniform no written objection is timely filed, the court may CA 94536, County of Alameda the fictitious business name(s) listed above on motor actuator at the Headworks Valve Box. The Commercial Code Section 6106.2. grant the petition without a hearing. Registrant(s): Nov 16, 2019 knife gate valve will be furnished by the District. If so subject, the name and address of the person Notice of Hearing: Paul Kalff, 38665 Overacker Avenue, Fremont, I declare that all information in this statement - Install one duckbill check valve and adapter with whom claims may be filed is as follows: Date: 01-07-2020, Time: 11:00 AM, Dept.: 17 CA 94536 is true and correct. (A registrant who declares pipe on the existing Alvarado Pump Station force Old Republic Title Company @ 1000 Burnett The address of the court is 1221 Oak St., Business conducted by: An Individual as true any material matter pursuant to Section main pipe penetration and two standpipe risers on Avenue, Suite 400, Concord, CA 94520, Escrow Oakland, CA The registrant began to transact business using 17913 of the Business and Professions code the existing twin force main pipe penetrations in Holder. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be the fictitious business name(s) listed above on that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a Control Box No. 1 during a night-time shutdown. The last day for filing claims shall be 01/03/20 published at least once each week for four March 6, 2019 misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed - Install and remove two temporary bulkheads on which is the business day before the sale date successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing I declare that all information in this statement one thousand dollars [$1,000].) the existing twin force main pipe penetrations in specified herein. on the petition in the following newspaper of is true and correct. (A registrant who declares /s/ Elisabeth Topete, Owner Control Box No. 1 during two separate night-time Dated: 12/11/19 general circulation, printed in this county: Inter as true any material matter pursuant to Section This statement was filed with the County Clerk of shutdowns. Amausaan 103 LLC City Express Journal 17913 of the Business and Professions code Alameda County on November 19, 2019 - Perform coating repairs, including removing /s/ By: Yifu Tang, President Date: Nov. 12, 2019 that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) existing failing coating system, surface 12/17/19 Wynne S. Carvill misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement preparation, and installation of epoxy coating to the exterior of the existing piping in the Alvarado CNS-3323345# Judge of the Superior Court one thousand dollars [$1,000].) generally expires at the end of five years from the 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/19 /s/ Paul Kalff, Owner date on which it was filed in office of the county Influent Pump Station Valve Box at Control Box This statement was filed with the County Clerk of clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of No. 1. CNS-3320004# Alameda County on November 25, 2019 Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after The successful bidder will have one hundred NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) any change in the facts set forth in the statement ninety eight (198) calendar days to complete the of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in Project from the Notice to Proceed, regardless of generally expires at the end of five years from the the residence address of a registered owner. A whether any or all bid alternates are selected by CIVIL date on which it was filed in office of the county new fictitious business name statement must be the District. clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of filed before the expiration. The Engineer’s Estimate for this Project is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after The filing of this statement does not of itself $417,000 for the Base Bid Items and $638,000 any change in the facts set forth in the statement authorize the use in this state of a fictitious total including all nine (9) Bid Alternates. SUMMONS (Parentage—Custody and NAMES pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in business name in violation of the rights of another In accordance with Public Contract Code Section Support) the residence address of a registered owner. A under federal, state, or common law (see Section 20103.8(d), determination of apparent lowest CITACIÓN (Paternidad —Custodia y new fictitious business name statement must be 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). bidder will be based upon an evaluation of the Manutención) filed before the expiration. 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/19 Base Bid and Bid Alternates in accordance with CASE NUMBER: (Número de caso) HF19038949 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement does not of itself a process that prevents any information that NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): AVISO AL NAME STATEMENT authorize the use in this state of a fictitious CNS-3317475# would identify any of the bidders or proposed DEMANDADO (Nombre): Bernabe Ramirez File No. 566312 business name in violation of the rights of another subcontractors or suppliers, or which bid belongs You have been sued. Read the information below Fictitious Business Name(s): under federal, state, or common law (see Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to which bidder, from being revealed to the and on the next page. Lo han demandado. Lea Himalayan Chef Kitchen, 6180 Jarvis Avenue 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). NAME STATEMENT District bid evaluation team before the ranking la información a continuación y en la página ‘M’, Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/19 File No. 565528 of all bidders from lowest to highest has been siguiente. Registrant(s): Fictitious Business Name(s): determined. Petitioner’s name: El nombre del demandante: Himalayan Chef Event & Catering LLC, 3108 CNS-3321233# StepInn Motors, 33015 Carrara Terr, Union City, At the time the Bids are due, the evaluation team Cristal Ortega-Flores Puttenham Way, Fremont, CA 94536; CA CA 94587, County of USA Alameda will convene behind closed doors. A proctor will You have 30 calendar days after this Summons Business conducted by: a Limited Liability FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registrant(s): monitor the room and will take custody of all cell and Petition are served on you to file a Response Company NAME STATEMENT Farhan Akhtar Rasool, 33015 Carrara Terr, Union phones, computers and other electronic devices (form FL-220 or FL-270) at the court and have a The registrant began to transact business using File No. 565685 City, CA 94587 while the evaluation team is in the room. In a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Fictitious Business Name(s): Khalid Anwar, 33015 Carrara Terr, Union City, separate room, the District’s Purchasing Agent or court appearance will not protect you. 12/10/2019 Expressio8 Art Gallery, 39190 Paseo Padre CA 94587 will publicly announce the base bid price and If you do not file your Response on time, the court I declare that all information in this statement Pkwy, Fremont, CA Mehwish Khalid, 33015 Carrara Terr, Union City, price of each alternate upon receipt and opening may make orders affecting your right to custody is true and correct. (A registrant who declares 94538, County of Alameda CA 94587 of the Bids. The District’s Purchasing Agent will of your children. You may also be ordered to pay as true any material matter pursuant to Section Registrant(s): Business conducted by: a General Partnership record pricing information on a summary sheet child support and attorney fees and costs. 17913 of the Business and Professions code Expression8 Art Inc., 39190 Paseo Padre Pkwy, The registrant began to transact business using identifying the bidders by letter, e.g., “Bidder A”, For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a Fremont, CA 94538; CA the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A “Bidder B”, etc. This summary sheet will then be Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Business conducted by: A Corporation I declare that all information in this statement provided to the proctor to deliver to the evaluation Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/ one thousand dollars [$1,000].) The registrant began to transact business using is true and correct. (A registrant who declares team making the decision concerning alternates selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website /s/ Deepak Adhikari, Manager the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A as true any material matter pursuant to Section to be accepted. (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local This statement was filed with the County Clerk of I declare that all information in this statement 17913 of the Business and Professions code District staff will NOT reveal to the District bar association. Alameda County on December 10, 2019 is true and correct. (A registrant who declares that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a evaluation team which Bid belongs to which Tiene 30 dias de calendario después de habir NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) as true any material matter pursuant to Section misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Bidder until after the evaluation team has selected recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement 17913 of the Business and Professions code one thousand dollars [$1,000].) the Bid Alternates to be used in determining the para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-220 generally expires at the end of five years from the that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a /s/ Farhan Akhtar Rasool, General Partners apparent low Bidder and until after the evaluation o FL-270) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal date on which it was filed in office of the county misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed This statement was filed with the County Clerk of team has identified the apparent low Bidder using de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of one thousand dollars [$1,000].) Alameda County on November 18, 2019 the Base Price and whatever Bid Alternates the telefónica o una audiencia de la corte no basta Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after /s/ Pritika Nekkanti, President NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) evaluation team selects. para protegerlo. any change in the facts set forth in the statement This statement was filed with the County Clerk of of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement Upon the conclusion of the closed door evaluation, Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in Alameda County on November 21, 2019 generally expires at the end of five years from the the evaluation team will deliver the executed puede dar órdenes que afecten la custodia de the residence address of a registered owner. A NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) date on which it was filed in office of the county summary sheet, with all selected Bid Items circled sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que new fictitious business name statement must be of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of and tallied, back to the proctor for delivery to the pague manutención de los hijos, y honorarios y filed before the expiration. generally expires at the end of five years from the Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after District’s General Manager. Subsequently, District costos legales. The filing of this statement does not of itself date on which it was filed in office of the county any change in the facts set forth in the statement staff will transmit and post District’s Notice of Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto authorize the use in this state of a fictitious clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in Intent to Award. The Notice will be posted at the de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener business name in violation of the rights of another Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after the residence address of a registered owner. A District Offices. The District will use reasonable información para encontrar un abogado en el under federal, state, or common law (see Section any change in the facts set forth in the statement new fictitious business name statement must be efforts to deliver by facsimile and/or e-mail a copy Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in filed before the expiration. of the Notice of Intent to Award to all Bidders who (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/19, 1/7/20 the residence address of a registered owner. A The filing of this statement does not of itself submitted Bids no later than the Business Day Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca. new fictitious business name statement must be authorize the use in this state of a fictitious after issuance. CNS-3323368# org), o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de filed before the expiration. business name in violation of the rights of another Non-mandatory prebid and mandatory site abogados de su condado. The filing of this statement does not of itself under federal, state, or common law (see Section visit at contractor’s convenience NOTICE: The restraining order on page 2 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS authorize the use in this state of a fictitious 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). A prebid conference will be held at 10 a.m., remains in effect against each parent until the NAME STATEMENT business name in violation of the rights of another 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/19 local time, on January 2, 2020 at the Alvarado File No. 566340 under federal, state, or common law (see Section petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or CNS-3317473# Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 5072 the court makes further orders. This order is Fictitious Business Name(s): 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Benson Road, Union City, CA 94587 and a enforceable anywhere in California by any law Go Overboard Construction, 35511 Garrone 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/19 site visit will be conducted immediately following enforcement officer who has received or seen a Place, Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the prebid conference. Attendance at the prebid Registrant(s): CNS-3320761# NAME STATEMENT copy of it. File No. 565266 conference is not mandatory but prospective Robert Daniel Sheppard III, 35511 Garrone Place, bidders are encouraged to attend the prebid AVISO: La órden de protección que aparecen FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name(s): en la pagina 2 continuará en vigencia en cuanto Newark, CA 94560 conference and this site visit. A site visit prior Business conducted by: an Individual NAME STATEMENT Thind Logistics, 5177 Roycroft Way, Fremont, a cada parte hasta que se emita un fallo final, se File No. 565864 , County of Alameda to bidding is mandatory for the contractor to be despida la petición o la corte dé otras órdenes. The registrant began to transact business using CA 94538 qualified to bid on the project. However, the site the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Fictitious Business Name(s): Registrant(s): Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya Amandeep Singh, 5177 Roycroft Way, Fremont, visit may be conducted by the contractor at its recibido o visto una copia de estas orden puede 1/13/16 Mohem Trucking, 2482 Regal Drive, Union City, convenience prior to the preparation of its bid if I declare that all information in this statement CA 94587, County of Alameda CA 94538 hacerla acatar en cualquier lugar de California. Registrant(s): Business conducted by: an individual the District is notified 24 hours in advance. The FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, is true and correct. (A registrant who declares site visit shall be conducted in the presence of the as true any material matter pursuant to Section Balihar Singh, 2482 Regal Drive, Union City, CA The registrant began to transact business using ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court 94587 the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A District’s Project Manager or his designee. may order you to pay back all or part of the fees 17913 of the Business and Professions code Under California Laws and Regulations the that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a Business conducted by: an Individual I declare that all information in this statement and costs that the court waived for you or the The registrant began to transact business using is true and correct. (A registrant who declares District shall inform all prime contractors of public other party. misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed works, to the extent feasible of relevant public one thousand dollars [$1,000].) the fictitious business name(s) listed above on as true any material matter pursuant to Section EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar 11/26/19. 17913 of the Business and Professions code work requirements as listed in Section 00010 of la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un /s/ Robert Daniel Sheppard III, an Individual the Contract Documents. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of I declare that all information in this statement that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede is true and correct. (A registrant who declares misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Copies of the Contract Documents are now on file ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o Alameda County on December 10, 2019 and available for public inspection in the District NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) as true any material matter pursuant to Section one thousand dollars [$1,000].) por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte 17913 of the Business and Professions code /s/ Amandeep Singh Office, 5072 Benson Road, Union City, CA 94587- previamente exentos a petición de usted o de of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement 2508. A paper copy of the Contract Documents, generally expires at the end of five years from the that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a This statement was filed with the County Clerk of la otra parte. misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Alameda County on November 7, 2019 including half size drawings, may be purchased 1. The name and address of the court are: (El date on which it was filed in office of the county at the District Office for a non-refundable $50 clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of one thousand dollars [$1,000].) NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) nombre y dirección de la corte son:) Hayward /s/ Balihar Singh, Owner of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement charge, which includes the appropriate State sales Hall of Justice, 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after tax and UPS Ground shipping costs. Bidders can any change in the facts set forth in the statement This statement was filed with the County Clerk of generally expires at the end of five years from the CA 94544 Alameda County on November 26, 2019. date on which it was filed in office of the county provide their UPS or Fed Ex account number for 2. The name, address, and telephone number pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in any overnight shipping but the charge will not be the residence address of a registered owner. A NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after discounted. Partial sets of Bid Documents are not attorney, are: (El nombre, la dirección y el número new fictitious business name statement must be available from the District. Bidders may pay for filed before the expiration. generally expires at the end of five years from the any change in the facts set forth in the statement de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del date on which it was filed in office of the county pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in plans and specs by sending a check made out to demandante si no tiene abogado, son:) Philip B. The filing of this statement does not of itself Union Sanitary District, 5072 Benson Road, Union authorize the use in this state of a fictitious clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of the residence address of a registered owner. A Sarmiento (SBN 235450) Law Offices of Philip Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after new fictitious business name statement must be City, California 94587, or by going to our website B. Sarmiento, 2140 Peralta Blvd., Suite 109, business name in violation of the rights of another www.unionsanitary.ca.gov for payment by VISA or under federal, state, or common law (see Section any change in the facts set forth in the statement filed before the expiration. Fremont, CA 94536 pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in The filing of this statement does not of itself MASTERCARD credit card. Date (Fecha): October 15 2019 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Project information may be viewed at www. 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/19, 1/7/20 the residence address of a registered owner. A authorize the use in this state of a fictitious CHAD FINKE, Clerk, by (Secretario, por) J. new fictitious business name statement must be business name in violation of the rights of another unionsanitary.ca.gov. Electronic copies of the WATTS, Deputy (Asistente) CNS-3323366# filed before the expiration. under federal, state, or common law (see Section Contract Documents are available on Compact [SEAL] The filing of this statement does not of itself 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Discs for a non-refundable $15 charge, which 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS authorize the use in this state of a fictitious 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/19 includes the appropriate States sales tax and UPS Ground shipping costs. Bidders can provide CNS-3320762# NAME STATEMENT business name in violation of the rights of another File No. 566132-154 under federal, state, or common law (see Section CNS-3317471# their UPS or Fed Ex account number for any Fictitious Business Name(s): 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). overnight shipping but the charge will not be ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS discounted. However, all bidders submitting a bid FOR CHANGE OF NAME 1. Mission Peak Brokers, 2. Mission Peak, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/19 3. Mission Peak Financial Services, 4. NAME STATEMENT must purchase and receive a paper copy of the Case No. HG19045332 CNS-3319367# File No. 565460 Project Manual of Project Name, Project No. 800- Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Mission Peak Business Brokers, 5. Mission Peak Commercial Brokers, 6. Mission Peak Fictitious Business Name(s): 541 from the District prior to the bid opening date. Petition of: Yueqiu Zhang for Change of Name All submitted bids must be on bid forms included TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Commercial, 7. Mission Peak Home Loans, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Red Curbs Skate Shop, 40923 Grimmer Blvd, 8. Mission Peak Commercial Real Estate, 9. NAME STATEMENT Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda in the purchased paper copy of the Project Manual Petitioner Yueqiu Zhang filed a petition with this File No. 565309 Registrant(s): or subsequent addenda. A bid submitted to the court for a decree changing names as follows: Mission Peak Commercial Loans, 10. Mission Peak Loans, 11. Mission Peak Business Fictitious Business Name(s): Red Curbs Skateboarding LLC, 40923 Grimmer District by a bidder who has not purchased and Yueqiu Zhang to Jessica Yue Zhang Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538; California received a paper copy of the Project Manual of The Court orders that all persons interested in Loans, 12. Mission Peak Commercial Group, Luna Blú, 37635 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 13, Mission Peak Residential, 14. Mission 94536, County of Alameda Business conducted by: A Limited Company Alvarado Influent Valve Box Rehabilitation Project, this matter appear before this court at the hearing Registrant(s): The registrant began to transact business using Project No. 800-541, or submitted on bid forms indicated below to show cause, if any, why the Peak Residential Brokerage, 15. Mission Peak Capital, 16. Mission Peak Properties, Beatriz Navarrete Ramirez, 401 Orchard Dr., the fictitious business name(s) listed above on not included in the purchased paper copy of the petition for change of name should not be granted. Fremont, CA 94536 1/1/2015 Project Manual or subsequent addenda shall be Any person objecting to the name changes 17. Mission Peak Real Estate Advisors, 18. Mission Peak Investment Advisors, 19. Business conducted by: an Individual I declare that all information in this statement considered non-responsive and shall be rejected described above must file a written objection that The registrant began to transact business using is true and correct. (A registrant who declares by the District. includes the reasons for the objection at least two Mission Peak Business Advisors , 20. Mission Peak Funding Group, 21, Mission Peak Real the fictitious business name(s) listed above on as true any material matter pursuant to Section Each bid must conform and be responsive to the court days before the matter is scheduled to be N/A. 17913 of the Business and Professions code invitation, the Plans and Specifications, and all December 17, 2019 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 33

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documents comprising the Contract Documents. Secretary of the Board Dated this 6th day of December, 2019 at Oakland, auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to Each bid shall be presented under sealed cover Union Sanitary District CA the property. You are encouraged to investigate and shall be accompanied by a certified check Date: December 17, 2019 TIM DUPUIS the existence, priority, and size of outstanding or bidder’s bond, made payable to the District, Registrar of Voters TRUSTEE SALES liens that may exist on this property by contacting in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of 12/17, 12/24/19 County of Alameda, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, the county recorder’s office or a title insurance the bid. The said check or bidder’s bond shall be CA 94612 company, either of which may charge you a fee given as a guarantee that the successful bidder CNS-3323219# 12/17/19 for this information. If you consult either of these will execute the contract in conformity with the NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16- resources, you should be aware that the same form of agreement contained within the contract PUBLIC NOTICE CNS-3322050# lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed Pursuant to California Elections Code section 741737-RY Order No.: 160228575-CA-VOI YOU documents, and will furnish bonds and insurance ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY policies as specified within ten (10) days after 9502, the Registrar of Voters of Alameda County, PUBLIC NOTICE OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that the following Pursuant to California Elections Code section DATED 6/15/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION notification of the award of the Contract to the TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE sale may be postponed one or more times by successful bidder. measures will appear on the ballot throughout the 9502, the Registrar of Voters of Alameda County, the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, County of Alameda on Tuesday, March 3, 2020: HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that the following SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN Cost for work described in each addenda issued EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil during the time of bidding shall be included in the Alameda County Fire Department Fire Safety measure will appear on the ballot throughout Code. The law requires that information about Bond. Shall the measure authorizing the Alameda the Fremont Unified School District on Tuesday, PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD Bid and the addenda shall become a part of the CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale trustee sale postponements be made available to Contract documents. County Fire Department to issue $90,000,000 March 3, 2020: you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not in general obligation bonds to repair / replace “To ensure quality education and maintain stable to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check Bidders shall develop and submit bids at their own drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether expense. The District will not reimburse any costs outdated stations, thereby maintaining services funding that cannot be taken by the State, shall your sale date has been postponed, and, if in unincorporated communities (including medical Fremont Unified School District’s measure by state or federal credit union, or a check associated with the development and submittal of drawn by a state or federal savings and loan applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the any and all Bids. emergency lifesaving services, fast 911 response, attracting and retaining highly qualified educators; sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 wildfire protection and disaster response) in an enhancing science, technology, engineering, arts association, or savings association, or savings The District reserves the sole right to reject any bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial for information regarding the trustee’s sale or and all bids and to waive any informality in a bid. estimated levy of 1.6 cents per $100 assessed and math opportunities for students; maintaining visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. value, raising on average $5,200,000 annually for math, science, reading and writing programs; Code and authorized to do business in this state, No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale com, using the file number assigned to this sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening approximately 31 years, with oversight and audits, restore smaller class size; annually levying $296 foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-741737-RY. and no funds for salaries, benefits or pensions per parcel for 9 years, raising $18.3 million will be made, but without covenant or warranty, thereof. expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, Information about postponements that are very At the successful Contractor’s option, securities be adopted? each year, with senior exemptions, independent short in duration or that occur close in time to the YES NO citizens’ oversight, and all funds for Fremont or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal may be substituted for the required retention, in sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 Alameda County Care for Kids. To improve critical students, be adopted?” in the telephone information or on the Internet early health and education for Alameda County YES NO Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, of the State of California Public Contract Code. as provided in the note(s), advances, under the Web site. The best way to verify postponement In accordance with the provisions of California children by: protecting local childrens’ healthcare NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Wednesday, information is to attend the scheduled sale. The safety net and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center; December 11, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. is hereby fixed terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, Public Contract Code Section 3300, the District charges and expenses of the Trustee for the undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any has determined that the Contractor shall possess, and increasing access to high quality, affordable as the final date and time on which arguments for incorrectness of the property address or other childcare and preschool to improve kindergarten and against the measure may be submitted to the total amount (at the time of the initial publication as a minimum, a valid Class A License. In of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to common designation, if any, shown herein. If no accordance with the provisions of California readiness, school success and high school Registrar of Voters for printing and distribution to street address or other common designation is graduation rates; shall a County of Alameda the voters as provided by law. No argument may be set forth below. The amount may be greater Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15, on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT shown, directions to the location of the property a bid submitted to the District by a Contractor ordinance enacting a 20-year half-percent sales exceed 300 words in length. No more than five may be obtained by sending a written request to tax providing approximately $150,000,000 signers’ names shall appear with any argument. TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT who is not licensed in accordance with Chapter 9 DUE. Trustor(s): JIM L. LOPEZ AND THERESE the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first of the California Business and Professions Code annually with citizens’ oversight and mandatory All authors must be registered voters eligible to publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set annual audits be adopted? vote on the measure or a representative of a G. LOPEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT shall be considered non-responsive and shall be TENANTS Recorded: 7/14/2005 as Instrument aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is rejected by the District. YES NO bona fide association of citizens. If more than unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Wednesday, one argument for or one argument against the No. 2005298591 of Official Records in the office BID PROTEST: Any Bid protest must be submitted of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; shall be entitled only to a return of the monies in writing to the Project Manager at the District December 11, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. is hereby fixed measure is submitted, the Registrar of Voters shall paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s as the final date and time on which arguments for select one argument in favor and one argument Date of Sale: 1/17/2020 at 12:00PM Place of Office located at 5072 Benson Road, Union City, Sale: At the Fallon Street emergency exit to the sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall California 94587 before 4:30 p.m. of the fifth and against the measure may be submitted to the against the measure as provided by law. When have no further recourse against the Trustor, Registrar of Voters for printing and distribution to arguments in favor and against the measure are Alameda County Courthouse, located at 1225 Business Day following transmission and posting Fallon St., Oakland, CA 94612 Amount of unpaid the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s of the District’s Notice of Intent to Award. The the voters as provided by law. No argument may selected, they shall be exchanged and the authors Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have exceed 300 words in length. No more than five may submit a rebuttal argument not to exceed balance and other charges: $783,733.56 The notice will be posted at the District Offices. The purported property address is: 3312 TRAFALGAR previously been discharged through bankruptcy, District will use reasonable efforts to deliver by signers’ names shall appear with any argument. 250 words. Rebuttal arguments must be filed with you may have been released of personal liability All authors must be registered voters eligible to the Registrar of Voters no later than Monday, RD, FREMONT, CA 94555 Assessor’s Parcel facsimile and/or e-mail a copy of the Notice of No.: 543-0401-068 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL for this loan in which case this letter is intended Intent to Award to all Bidders who submitted Bids vote on the measure or a representative of a December 16, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. to exercise the note holders right’s against the th BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this no later than the Business Day after issuance, bona fide association of citizens. If more than Dated this 6 day of December, 2019 at Oakland, real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service one argument for or one argument against the CA property lien, you should understand that there although any delay or failure to do so will not are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San extend the Bid protest deadline described above. measure is submitted, the Registrar of Voters shall TIM DUPUIS Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE select one argument in favor and one argument Registrar of Voters You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property Questions concerning this project should be itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login directed to: against the measure as provided by law. When County of Alameda, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement arguments in favor and against the measure are CA 94612 does not automatically entitle you to free and Union Sanitary District clear ownership of the property. You should also Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Attn: Kevin Chun, Project Manager selected, they shall be exchanged and the authors 12/17/19 Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-741737-RY IDSPub may submit a rebuttal argument not to exceed be aware that the lien being auctioned off may 5072 Benson Road CNS-3322031# be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder #0158628 12/3/2019 12/10/2019 12/17/2019 Union City, CA 94587 250 words. Rebuttal arguments must be filed with 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/19 the Registrar of Voters no later than Monday, at the auction, you are or may be responsible Phone: 510-477-7608 for paying off all liens senior to the lien being By: Pat Kite December 16, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. CNS-3318385#

Fremont information, visit www. pets residing in Fremont, count is inaccurate. Census 2020 in-person workshops to help Fremont.gov/SmallCell or Union City, Newark, and presents new challenges as the answer any questions. In News Briefs contact Kei Louie in the city’s San Leandro regardless of age, first digital census. The city will addition, a comprehensive FAQs Engineering Division by email breed, temperament, or medical use the information gathered at document has been created to SUBMITTED BY at [email protected] or by condition. Fremont Animal the kickoff summit to inform provide additional details about CHERYL GOLDEN phone at (510) 494-4727. Services provides public safety, census outreach activities and the new program. To view the New Pet Licensing Hours licensing, and animal welfare in will continue reaching out to FAQs document and learn more Small Cell The Tri-City Animal Shelter, the community, while the shelter community organizations to about the program, visit Technology Deployment at 1950 Stevenson Boulevard, reunites pets with their owners, serve as a resource and partner www.Fremont.gov/ As wireless service providers will soon begin implementing facilitates adoptions, networks when the census count begins in TobaccoRetailLicense. expand 4G and 5G networks more consistent hours for animals to adoption partners, March 2020. East Bay Innovation across the country by deploying residents to license their pets and provides owner education. For more information Awards Finalists small cell technology (a small in person. Effective January 7, To learn more about about the city’s Census 2020 On December 12, the East antenna, radio, and other 2020, the new licensing hours services provided by the Tri-City efforts, contact management Bay Economic Development accessory equipment), the City of will align with the shelter’s hours, Animal Shelter, visit www. analyst Amanda Gallo at Alliance (East Bay EDA) Fremont is working on a Master making licensing available in TriCityAnimalShelter.org. [email protected] or announced the finalists for their License Agreement (MLA) person at the shelter’s front Census 2020 (510) 284-4016. For more 8th Annual East Bay Innovation agreement with wireless providers counter, from 12 noon – 5 p.m. Kickoff Summit information about Alameda Awards. Among the finalists to allow the placement of small Tuesdays to Fridays, and 11 a.m. The City of Fremont and County’s Census efforts, visit are two Fremont-based cells facilities on city-owned – 4 p.m. Saturdays. The shelter Mayor Lily Mei hosted the www.acgov.org/census2020. organizations: battery technology and-operated street lights, will be closed on Sundays, Census 2020 Kickoff Summit Tobacco Retail License company Enovix in the category excluding historic district and Mondays, and holidays. You can on December 10 at Fremont Program in Effect of Engineering, and Ohlone decorative light poles. The also license a new pet, renew an City Hall. As Census 2020 In October, the Fremont College in the category of deployment of small cell facilities existing pet’s license, and update approaches, this meeting served City Council voted unanimously Education for its new Smart will improve the speed and information for you and your pet as a springboard to present an to establish a Tobacco Retail Manufacturing curriculum. reduce gaps in data coverage online at www.licensepet.com/ overview of the importance of License program, joining over Awardees will be announced for the community, as well as fremont. Census 2020 for the community 150 California municipalities at the awards ceremony on contribute to reducing blight If you are a Fremont resident, and to provide for a strategy- with similar programs. This March 26, 2020 at the historic in public spaces by ensuring no your dog or cat is required to building session between program was implemented to Fox Theater in Oakland. More additional poles are constructed be licensed at 4 months of age leaders from community-based ensure that retailers comply with than 200 East Bay companies in the public right-of-way. or within 30 days of ownership organizations, faith-based tobacco control laws to protect and organizations were At the Fremont City Council or bringing the animal into the organizations, business health, safety, and welfare of the nominated, showcasing the Meeting on January 14, 2020, city. California state law requires community, and elected officials community and to limit youth best examples of innovation in the council will discuss the MLA the rabies vaccination to be to ensure that each resident access to tobacco products. product development, services, template for telecommunications effective during the entire is counted. As part of the program, a new and processes. For more facilities. The meeting will be licensing period. Essential services such as city ordinance became effective information, visit http://bit.ly/ held at Fremont City Hall, The Tri-City Animal Shelter is healthcare, school programs, November 8. All state-licensed 2PeizkX. 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building Fremont’s only open admissions housing, transportation, social tobacco retailers in the city were A, in the Council Chambers shelter. The shelter accepts all services, and more could be notified of the new program by starting at 7 p.m. For more stray, abandoned, or homeless greatly impacted if the census mail, and the city also conducted 27th Annual Women’s Local bridge players Hall of Fame nominations win top prize SUBMITTED BY INDIA COMMUNITY CENTER SUBMITTED BY Mathematics; Sports & Athletics; public support for the Alameda Senior Bridge Club members of India Community Center SUSAN S. MURANISHI and Youth. We strongly County Women’s Hall of Fame encourage you to submit your continues to grow, expanding our (Milpitas) Jaya Mehta and Arun Kumar participated and won Nominations are being nominations in any of these investment in our future leaders first prize in the “North American Bridge Championships” in accepted for the Alameda County categories NOW. Submit today at through the Mary V. King Youth San Francisco. Women’s Hall of Fame, honoring http://www.acgov.org/whof. Scholarship program and extraordinary women making a More than 240 women have supporting our Community from the event will benefit youth difference in the community. been inducted into the Alameda Partners significantly impacting Get your Honorees will be celebrated at groups and other Lions Club County Women’s Hall of Fame the lives of women, youth and community service projects. The the “27th Annual Alameda since its inception in 1993. families across Alameda County.” crab feed County Women’s Hall of dinner will be at the Southern In addition to honoring The date for the 2020 tickets now! Alameda County Buddhist Fame Luncheon and Awards extraordinary women leaders luncheon will be determined Ceremony” in early spring 2020, SUBMITTED BY Church on Alvarado-Niles Road from Alameda County, the soon! We anticipate a sold-out in Union City. Doors open at co-hosted by the Alameda annual event raises funds for event, with more than 500 people DAVID GARGES County Board of Supervisors 5 p.m. for happy hour; dinner youth scholarships and supports present to recognize the Union City Lions club and the Alameda County is served from 6:00 p.m.to local nonprofit community achievements of our inductees members are back at it with Commission on the Status of 9:00 p.m. partners serving women, youth and to contribute support to another fantastic all-you-can eat Women. Tickets are available at Lions and families. our youth and community Crab Feed. Although the dinner The Women’s Hall of Fame Club website at www.UCLions. Susan S. Muranishi, Alameda partners. The next group of isn’t until February 29, tickets are is now accepting nominations com. Follow the crab feed link in County Administrator and inductees will be announced available now for people who in 13 categories: Business the upcoming events box. Co-Chair of the Women’s Hall of in early 2020. Please visit our want to give them to friends and & Professions; Community Fame said, “Now in our 27th website http://www.acgov.org/ family during the holiday season. Union City Lions Crab Feed Service; Culture & Art; year, we are privileged to whof/events.htm or call $50 covers a dinner of salad, Saturday, Feb 29 Education; Emerging Leader; honor so many exemplary (510) 272-6984 for more pasta, bread and crab as the main Doors open 5 p.m.; Environment; Health; Justice; women, making significant information. course. Tickets are good toward dinner at 6 p.m. NonTraditional Careers; contributions to their the purchase of a non-alcoholic Southern Alameda County Philanthropy; Science, communities. The legacy and beverage and an opportunity to Buddhist Church Technology, Engineering and win one of the three door prizes. 32975 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Entertainment will be provided Union City FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at by a disc jockey. www.UCLions.com the Alameda County Library Rounding out the event will Tickets: $50 Tell A Friend Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480 be a live auction, silent auction, raffle and a no-host bar. Proceeds Page 34 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE December 17, 2019

Adult Day Program Fremont Direct care staff wanted to 10 lines/$10/ 10 Weeks FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER work with people with 24 agencies help Tri-City residents $50/Year developmental disabilities in with employment, counseling, 510-494-1999 [email protected] community-based settings childcare subsidies, housing, legal, or environment. public benefits, health insurance, Must be dependable and own a workshops & more. Mon-Fri 8-5. vehicle. Background check. Shout out to your Payment is for one posting 39155 Liberty St, Fremont Training available community only. Any change will be con- 510.574.2000 or Fremont.gov/FRC Call (510) 690 -9570 Our readers can post informa- sidered a new posting and tion including: incur a new fee. SPARKPOINT FINANCIAL DISCOVERY COVE Activities The “NO” List: SERVICES Drop-in Childcare Center Announcements • No commercial for Low-Income Residents Fremont Family For sale announcements, services FREE financial coaching & services. Resource Center Garage sales or sales SparkPoint Info Session Open to the public M-F 8:30-5. Group meetings • No personal services 3rd Thursday, 6-7pm Staffed by City of Fremont Rec Lost and found City of Fremont Dept. Open to well children aged (escort services, dating For the extremely low cost services, etc.) Family Resource Center 2-10. $8/hour per child. of $10 for up to 10 weeks, 39155 Liberty St, Rm #A120 39155 Liberty St, #H850, Fremont. • No sale items over $100 your message will reach thou- To register, call 574-2020 Fremont.gov/FRC value Fremont.gov/SparkPointFRC Reservations: 510.574.2010 sands of friends and neighbors • No automobile or every TUESDAY in the TCV real estate sales Al-Anon & Alateen printed version and continu- • No animal sales (non- League of Women Voters Family Groups are here Fremont-Newark-Union City ously online. profit humane organization to help you Are you troubled by TCV has the right to reject www.lwvfnuc.org someone else’s drinking? adoptions accepted) Free meetings to inform the any posting to the Commu- Al-Anon has but one purpose, • No P.O. boxes unless public about local, regional and nity Bulletin Board. Payment to help families and friends of physical address is verified statewide policy issues. alcoholics. We share our must be received in advance. by TCV Participate in non-partisan experience, strength and hope in-depth, discussions with guest Website: alanond17.weebly.com speakers at our meetings. For a meeting list or e All sites are wheelchair accessibl Email: [email protected] or call: 510-276-2270

Is Food a Problem For You? Is Your Life Unmanageable A-1 Comm. Housing SVCS FREE PRESCHOOL Try OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Because of Debt? 1st Time Home Buyers Fremont Unified School District offers Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Are you sick of bouncing checks, Certification Workshop FREE preschool for income-eligible families. Do you binge, purge or restrict? paying late fees, & having creditors Learn the process of The income limits have been raised recently and Is your weight affecting your life? knocking at your door? homeownership & more families are qualifying. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins, You are not alone What Down Payment Assistance Children must be 3-5 years old and toilet trained. no diets. All are Welcome DEBTORS ANONYMOUS Programs are available It's a 3-hour class, 5 days per week. www.oasaco.org www.debtorsanonymous.org for dates & location, go to Openings now and throughout the school year. or www.oa.org Fri. 7pm St. James Episcopal Church www.a1chs.org For information: 510-659-2579 or 510-449-7610 37051 Cabrillo Terrace Fremont or call 510-674-9227 [email protected] 510-449-7610 ABWA-Pathfinder Chap. TRI-CITIES WOMEN'S American Business CLUB Do you get nervous when A-1 Comm. Housing SVCS you have to speak in public? Women’s Assoc. Meets on the third Tuesday Credit & Money FREMONT COIN CLUB Newark Toastmasters can help provides opportunities for women Elk’s Club on Farwell Drive Management Workshop Established 1971 Learn this skill and more in a personally & professionally thru 9:15 – Cards & Games Resolve your credit issues & be Meets 2nd & 4th Tues 7pm supportive atmosphere leadership, education, networking 11:45 – Lunch 1:00 – Program better money managers At the Fremont Elks Lodge It’s FREE to attend Dinner Meetings: 3rd Wednesday & Meeting Group meeting Every 2nd Saturdays 10am-2:30pm 38991 Farwell Dr., Fremont Tues 7am-8:10am each month. DoubleTree monthly/bimonthly; marathon 22693 Hesperian Blvd. #150 Guests Always Welcome, Newark Library 39900 Balentine Dr, Newark bridge, walking group, lunch Hayward, CA 94541 Enjoy Show N Tells, Drawings 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (Fremont ): 6:30-9:00 pm bunch,rummikub group, pinochle Please register www.a1chs.org Auction, Refreshments 510-796-3562 or 510-402-8318 Call Harriet 510-793-7465 group, bocce ball & book club. or call 510-674-9227 www.fremontcoinclub.org www.1118.toastmastersclub.org www.abwa-pathfinder.org For more info, call 510-656-0162 510-366-1365 FREMONT AREA WRITERS SPONSORS Need more steps? Fremont Cribbage Club NEW LITERARY OPEN MIC Try Square Dancing! Meets to play weekly, every Weds. The Swinging 21er We play a Cribbage Tournament Third Sunday of every month Square Dance Club starting at 6PM. at Sign-up at 3:00 Reading 3:30-5:30 Class for new dancers ROUND TABLE PIZZA at Begins October 20th at Starbucks begins January 14 2020. 5544 Thornton Ave., Newark 39201 Cedar Blvd in Newark Make new friends! Fun & Snakcs We welcome experienced players Meet Tues., 6:30-8:30pm and will work with new players A family friendly venue for Fremont Elks Lodge hoping to learn the game. family appropriate material 38991 Farwell Dr. Fremont Email:[email protected] Free event! Everyone is welcome! 510-887-5605 For more information.

Afro-American Cultural & Union City Learn English Vocabulary FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Historical Society Toastmasters for everyday life issues 2950 WASHINGTON BLVD, FREMONT, CA Sharing our culture and All are Welcome! Free Weekly English Class We welcome you and your family history in the Tri-Cities and Every1st & 3rd Monday for Adults into the life of Fremont First, surrounding area from 7-9pm Tuesdays 11:40am-12:10pm regardless of your skin color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, Meetings: Third Saturday 904 H Street, Union City South Bay Community Church gender identity, physical or mental capacity, religious background, Except Dec, Feb, June, July Practice your Speaking Skills 47385 Warm Springs Blvd. family configuration, economic means or immigrations status. 5:30pm Newark Library & Lead with Confidence! Fremont Check out our website: 510-793-8181 For more information Contact: Harry for info www.firstchurchfremont.org aachstricity.org 5269.toastmastersclubs.org/ 510-410-9160 Welcome! 510-386-7722

Free Health Coaching AMERICAN LEGION POST 837 Serious Mental Illness Zumba with Jazzy Jenny! Session Veterans and Active Free 12 week course for Monday nights 7:30pm-8:30pm Weight loss, Duty Military are invited caregivers of someone with at Hope Community Church Blood Sugar Balance, Meetings 3rd Tuesday each a serious mental illness starting 2190 Peralta Blvd., Fremont Cognitive Health and month - Except July and Dec. Jan 4, 2020 from 9:00-11:30 in Cost is FREE but donations Better Sleep. Social Time 6:30pm Fremont. Registration required. are appreciated. Work with a Coach for General Meeting 7:15pm Contact: Joe Rose at Men and Women 12 + Better & Longer Lasting Results. VETERANS MEMORIAL 510-378-1578 Zumba is a fun www.missionvalleyhealthcoach.com BUILDING (NILES) or Email [email protected] filled dance jackie@missionvalleyhealth 37154 2nd & E Strets http://www.NAMIacs.org workout with many coach.com Fremont http://www.NAMI.org rhythms from around 510-320-3956 the world www.POST837.org

The Tri-Cities Square Dance in Newark AMERICAN LEGION POST 649 F.U.N. (Fremont, Union City, Newark Cub Scout Pack 441 Democratic Forum The Farmers & Veterans and Active Duty Newark) PROGRESSIVES Looking for adventurous meets every 3rd Wednesday Farmerettes Square Military are Invited Join us for pizza and politics kindergarteners Chadni Restaurant- 5748 Mowry Dance Club - for 58 year Meetings 1st Monday each Bronco Billy’s Pizza to fifth graders to join our Pack! School Rd- in Newark. Meets Wed., 7:30-9:30pm month. Meeting 41200 Blacow Road Fremont Meetings are every third Resident of Fremont, Union City Newark Pavilion Starts at 6:00PM with Dinner Most meetings 6pm - third Sun Wednesday or Newark. Get involved in the 6430 Thornton Ave., Newark Formal meeting of the month. at 6:30pm at political process, stay informed Plus level dancing. Visitors starts at 7:00 pm Meet at the For Info Visit our website: Holy Redeemer Church, On local & national issues. welcome - Meet new friends Moose Lodge www.funprogressives.com 35660 Cedar Blvd, Newark. Meet like-minded people. Feed you step counter 20835 Rutledge Rd Castro Valley Contact us at: For more information: Contact President Sean Manalo Dancing for fun & fitness www.amlegionpost649.org [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.farmersandfarmerettes.org

Buon Tempo Zumba Kids with Jazzy Jenny Do you like learning Italian American Club VETERANS OF FOREIGN Kids ages 4-12 about history? Family Dinners WARS POST 9601 Saturdays 2:30pm-3:30pm Are you interested 1st Tuesday of Month at 7 P.M. Veterans and Active Duty At Hope Community Church in antiques & collectibles? at Transfiguration Church in Military are Invited One hour of games,fun, Meet 2nd Tuesday each month Castro Valley Meetings 2nd Tuesday each and dancing. to share lunch and learn Everyone is welcome: Members month. Meeting The last Saturday of every month is something new. $15/Guests $20 Starts at 6:30PM Zumba Family! Contact Fran at 510-792-0388 5-Course dinner Veterans Memorial Building For more info email: or June Swift (510) 797-5315 Reservations by prior Friday 22737 Main St [email protected] or email [email protected] at 510-483-6929 Hayward, CA 94541 www.buontempoclub.org www.vfw9601.org December 17, 2019 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 35

The BUON TEMPO CLUB CRAB FEED LOVE to WRITE? WANT to WRITE? WRITER’S BLOCK? Saturday, December 14th at Transfiguration Church, Fremont Area Writers (FAW) is here to HELP! 4000 East Castro Valley Blvd Meets 4th Saturdays (except July & Dec) 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. $50/Person All You Can Eat Dungeness Crab, Pasta, & Salad 42 Silicon Valley, 6600 Dumbarton Cir, FRMT. Great speakers! ALL Proceeds Go To the Buon Tempo Club Scholarship Fund, “Second Saturday” Monthly Readings w/ a published author We gave 7 young women college scholarships of $2,000--2,500 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Half Price Books in the Fremont Hub. No Host Happy Hour 5-6 P.M. Dinner at 6 P.M. Open Mic 4th Mondays 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Raffle of Gift Baskets & Silent Auction of Fancy Deserts Suju’s on Thornton Ave next to Dale’s Hardware in FRMT. PRE-PAID EVENT Reservations—Send check, made out to Critique Groups to help you from first draft to publication BUON TEMPO CLUB Rick Martins, Ticket Chairman Everyone is welcome! www.cwc-fremontareawriters.org P.O. Box 2625 Fremont, CA 94536 BEFORE DECEMBER 12TH For More information www.buontempoclub.org (events)

Council recognizes leadership Water agencies explain how they kept pumps running during power shutoffs and service volunteers SUBMITTED BY ALICE KIM

SUBMITTED BY Water agencies are heavily that flows by gravity to the As part of a district leadership and award of excellence program, the SHARENE GONZALES dependent on power to pump, community. Under normal San Leandro City Council recently honored numerous local residents treat and distribute the water operations, we allow the water who have made meaningful contributions to the community over the Recently, the Bay Area that customers need for drinking, level in the reservoirs to go down past years. experienced the first significant bathing, cooking and irrigating, during the day and then in the In a ceremony on Monday, December 2, the council recognized rain of this winter, signaling an and for water at hydrants that late evening, when energy is least seven individuals, representing each of the six council districts, end to the 2019 wildfire season -- firefighters count on. Knowing expensive, we refill the reservoirs. along with four Mayor’s business award recipients who have made a and likely for accompanying the impacts of losing power, Ahead of the power shutoff significant difference in San Leandro. public safety power shutoffs water agencies began preparing events, we filled each reservoir District Leadership Awards: (PSPS). Under Pacific Gas & for power shutdowns a year to the top to maximize water • District 1: Brian Copeland Electric’s pre-emptive power ago. While much work was available for consumers. • District 2: Leo Sheridan shutoffs, many people and done to address the short-term Communication • District 3: Bud and Shirley Beal businesses in the Bay Area impacts, we found benefits We notified affected • District 4: Ann Sekhon experienced several days without from continued, long-term customers using a variety of • District 5: Tom Breckenridge energy for their day-to-day needs. infrastructure maintenance and methods -- emails, news media, • District 6: Diana Prola The Alameda County Water investment. social media, websites and direct Mayor’s Award of Excellence: District and other service Standby Power and early notification for elected • Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar, Award of Excellence providers also grappled with Although we have made officials. Maps showed precisely • Victoria’s Nail Salon, small business sustained power outages. previous investments of onsite which pressure zones were • Blum, medium business Thankfully, our collective generators for our major affected -- and those same • PCC Structurals, Inc., large business hard work -- and critical support facilities, we also rented and customers were asked to conserve • Creekside Community Church, A City Where Kindness Matters from our wonderful customers -- purchased many generators water. ensured that water kept flowing. Eleven people were also honored during the ceremony for five and pre-deployed them We were also reminded of A number of water utilities or more years of dedicated services on various city boards and throughout our service areas. the importance of regional acquired emergency backup commissions: Early deployment meant less coordination among water and equipment to help keep the • Jane Ann Abelee, Hermy Almonte, Nancy Gonchar, scrambling to move heavy wastewater agencies to prepare pumps and treatment plants Bose Onyemem, Suzanne Pershing, Martin Wong; five years. equipment to locations far and and respond to immediate running. But as a failsafe • Bella Comelo, Dina Herrera, Catherine Vierra Houston, Thomas wide. When the time for shutoffs emergencies and longer-term measure, many water agencies Wagner; 10 years. neared, we were able to dispatch challenges like climate change. asked their customers to technicians to switch facilities to • ArleneLum; 15 years. minimize water use to preserve The bottom line is that generator power. We also secured Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter expressed a sincere gratitude to all the water in local water storage tanks. the water kept flowing in the fuel services needed to keep those nominees and their families for making San Leandro a better place for We want to thank our customers midst of challenging times, generators running. all. “One of the best parts of my job and for city councilmembers, is for responding so quickly; thanks to our preparedness -- recognizing individuals, organizations, and businesses that contribute numbers showed dramatic drops Full Reservoirs and important thanks to the to making San Leandro a place of community. We know that in water use during the PSPS The above and below response and cooperation we San Leandro is a city where kindness matters because the people events. These actions helped ground water tanks in your received from our customers in who live or do business here make it such a special place.” whole communities stay safer. neighborhoods store water the face of this emergency.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR road engineering, enhanced enforcement, A recent Citylab report on November flat or go up since Vision Zero was and driver education, serious accidents and 21 analyzed five cites, based on size and enacted. At least one had fatality rates go fatalities can be completely eliminated. geographic diversity, that were among the up considerably. Given the hundreds of Eliminating traffic accidents is a first to adopt Vision Zero. Those cities are millions of dollars spent nationally on The Cost laudable goal. Every life senselessly lost Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Vision Zero, that seems a poor return on in a traffic accident is a tragedy. Even in San Francisco, and New York. The report our investment. of Vision Zero accidents without fatalities, every injury a states that of these cities, since adopting But what of Fremont? All of those person sustains is catastrophic to both that Vision Zero, the first three have seen in the report are major urban cities, On the agenda of the December 3rd person, as well as their family. As a society, fatality rates either stay flat or rise. The last completely unlike our quiet, suburban city council meeting was the issue of the we must do everything we can to prevent two, have seen a decline, but the report community. How has Fremont fared? Rancho Arroyo Parkway and Niles Blvd needless accidents. also notes that they have seen fatalities The results are mixed. At the city council street design. For this particular meeting, Fremont is not alone in adopting start to creep up again. The report also meeting, city staff presented results and the focus was on these two streets, but Vision Zero. Many cities have adopted it. mentions Vision Zero cities Austin and focused on the decline in severe injury this is actually part of a larger issue Nationally, hundreds of millions of tax San Jose have seen an increase in fatalities accidents in Fremont. However, while the fundamentally changing Fremont as we dollars have been spent on this program. since adoption, and in Seattle, fatality rates number of reported accidents is down, the know it. The issue I am referring to is the The basic tenet of Vision Zero is to have remained flat. number of fatalities has remained flat. In Vision Zero project, which is tied in with calm the flow traffic; our roads are being Further, another report highlights fact, while admittedly not a statistically the Fremont General Plan. rebuilt to do just that. Traffic calming is that in Los Angeles, the spike in significant delta, it is notable that the year The Vision Zero initiative is the reason the euphemism commonly used with pedestrian fatalities since enacting Vision with the highest single number of fatalities why we have all seen fundamental changes Vision Zero initiatives to mean, slowing. Zero has been significant. In the 13 years shown came after Vision Zero was enacted. to the streets of Fremont. These changes, At its core, Vision Zero is about slowing before Vision Zero, Los Angeles averaged Given the amount of money being spent which include bulb outs at corners, wider traffic. 84 pedestrian fatalities per year. Since on Vision Zero, that hardly seems like the and more prominent bike lanes, narrower So, as we continue to see our city enacting Vision Zero, Los Angeles had desired result. driving lanes, plastic road dividers, and transformed and our tax dollars spent, 135 pedestrian fatalities in 2017 and 128 all the other changes that have taken place it seems prudent to look at what we are in 2018. to our roads, are reshaping how people getting for our efforts. Is Vision Zero To reiterate, seven of the nine cities Keith Parker commute. The basic idea is that through having the desired effect? studied had fatality rates either remain Fremont

to CDPH. Measures of influenza activity monitored • Cover coughs or sneezes with your sleeve or Flu activity by CDPH are showing flu season has started earlier in disposable tissue. California than in recent years. • Wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap Getting vaccinated is the best defense against the flu. and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. widespread It takes a couple of weeks after vaccination for the body • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. to build immunity, so don’t delay getting a shot. CDPH recommends the annual flu vaccination for everyone six Across the U.S. and in California, we currently have an in California months of age and older. outbreak of acute lung disease associated with vaping. The early symptoms can be like those associated with SUBMITTED BY CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT “Flu activity is starting earlier than usual in California influenza or other respiratory conditions. If you vape this season,” said Dr. Sonia Angell, state public health OF PUBLIC HEALTH or use e-cigarettes, it’s particularly important that you officer and CDPH director. “The flu shot protects you get your flu shot this year. If you visit your health care With flu reaching levels typically seen later in the and those around you by making it less likely you’ll get provider for symptoms you think might be influenza, season, including widespread influenza activity sick if you’re exposed to the virus, and if you do get ill, be sure to tell your provider about your use of e-cigarettes throughout California, the California Department of you’ll tend to have fewer days of symptoms and they’ll be or vaping. Public Health (CDPH) is reminding people that now is less severe.” the time to get a flu shot. For more information about the flu, visit Besides getting immunized, you can also take some https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/ Since September 29, when the flu season started, other simple steps: Immunization/Influenza.aspx. For the flu vaccine location there have been 16 influenza-coded deaths identified on • Stay away from people who are sick and stay home nearest you, visit www.flu.gov. death certificates. In addition, two influenza-associated when you or your child are sick. deaths in children under the age of 18 have been reported December 17, 2019 WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Page 36