Tri-City Voice March 18, 2025 by Weeklys

Tesla regret hits home for Fremont car owners

● Car owners reconsider their purchases amid controversy with CEO Elon Musk

By Panashe Matemba-Mutasa

Teslas were once a status symbol—fast, sleek and fully electric, drawing in drivers eager for a futuristic ride. Now, with the CEO tied to a polarizing president and mired in political controversy of his own, the once-formidable tech empire is showing signs of strain.

With the commander-in-chief firmly in his corner, Musk is sparing no effort to save his brand, which has seen a 45% plummet in European sales since the beginning of the year, according to Business Insider. On March 12, Musk appeared with Trump on the White House South Lawn for what may be one of the most conspicuous promotional stunts by a senior government official. The two stood together as the president proudly declared his intent to purchase a Tesla Model S, the brand-new, glossy red vehicle gleaming in the sunlight behind them.

Meanwhile, calls to boycott Tesla are reverberating

Rock and Roll conversations Music journalist Joel Selvin connects with locals at Hayward library.

It’s easy cooking green with simple sauce, soup and salad recipes. 6 library.

Think green in the kitchen

Union City Youth Commission hosts third Culture Fest

● Free family-friendly community event highlights diversity and unites cultures

By Stephanie Uchida

Union City, like the Bay Area overall, unites many cultures in one distinct regional identity. For three years, the city’s Youth Commission has highlighted the community’s cultural diversity with a spring Culture Fest held in Kennedy Park, a free event with live performances, cultural exhibits, shopping and food vendors. This is their third year of continuing

the tradition, and the event will take place on Saturday, March 22. Bay Area poet and author (and English teacher) J.R. Rice shared on his social media after participating in Union City’s 2024 culturefest, “I had an amazing time, met some amazing people, and experienced an amazing festival. I truly appreciate the honor to represent the spoken-word culture and showcase the art form to a diverse and unfamiliar audience.”

Local students also show their skills at the event, such as from James Logan High School’s Kung Fu / Wushu club. Shaun Chen, club president, shared, “Participating in the Cultural Fest was an incredible honor. The experience felt surreal as I witnessed different cultures being expressed in ways I never imagined. I had a fantastic time performing, sharing my passion and immersing myself in the festival’s vibrant atmosphere. It truly felt like one big community.”

In previous years, performers have ranged from Chinese

Ohlone College events and updates School launches new program and hosts Latina author talk. 13

A taste of France in Fremont Niles district’s Papillon offers upscale French dining. 21

YOUNG CITIZENS This is Union City Youth Commission’s third year organizing the festival.

Courtesy of Union City Recreation Department

Arts organizations from around the Bay Area will also sell at the event.

Live performances include traditional dance like Ballet Folklorico.

March 19 is Certified Nurses Day

Honoring Nurses With Specialty Certifications

Certified Nurses Day, celebrated annually on March 19, shines a spotlight on nurses that have chosen to pursue professional excellence through certification in their specialty field. With more than 3.8 million nurses in America today, it is one of the country’s largest professions and the backbone of our health care system. According to the American Board of Nursing Specialties, more than 1 million nurses in the U.S. hold a certification.

Today, there are over 200 nursing specialties and subspecialties. Achieving specialty and board certifications validates a nurse’s knowledge of clinical procedures and protocols as well as their ability to provide superior patient care within their specific area of focus. When a nurse becomes certified, they earn a credential added to their title, such as CEN for certified emergency nurse, NE-BC for nurse executive, and CMSRN for certified medical-surgical registered nurse.

“Earning a professional board certification allows our nurses to hone their knowledge and skills within their area of specialty to channel critical thinking and accomplish best practices in caring for our patients,” said Washington Health Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer Terri Hunter, DNP, MPA, RN, NEABC, CENP. “Certification also instills confidence in nurses as it requires ongoing

education so they are always abreast of the latest technologies and advancements.”

As of February 2025, 26.2% of Washington Health nurses held at least one professional board certification and 87.8% have a Bachelor of Science in nursing. These numbers are significantly higher than national benchmarks.

Washington Health is a Magnet® designated facility, which is the nation’s highest recognition of excellence in nursing care bestowed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). As part of its Magnet status, the health system encourages and supports its nurses to pursue higher levels of education and professional board certifications in their area of specialty. This is implemented through exam reimbursement, on-site study sessions, and flexible scheduling for continuing education. Wall plaques hang throughout the Hospital recognizing nurses who have achieved the highest standard of patient care in their specialty area through professional certification.

Shiny George, MSN, RN, AGCNSBC, CCRN-CMC-CSC, CNRN, is a telemetry clinical nurse specialist at Washington Health who champions the effort to help fellow nurses become certified. Within her unit, the concept of becoming cardiac certified is regularly encouraged through huddles, unitbased councils and newsletters. Nurses interested in cardiac certification are supplied with essential materials like theory books, study guides, and online

practice exams. Last year alone, seven nurses on the unit achieved ANCC Cardiac-Vascular certification. They are celebrated for their accomplishment, which serves to encourage other nurses to follow suit.

“We are proud of our highly educated, board-certified team of compassionate nurses that provides outstanding clinical care to our patients across the health system,” said Hunter. “Because of their commitment to reaching the highest professional level within their specialty areas, they consistently outperform when compared against national benchmarks for patient falls with injury, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, central line bloodstream infections, and hospitalacquired pressure injuries. We are grateful to them on Certified Nurses Day and every day of the year.”

To read more about the nurses of Washington Health, see the Nursing Section of the latest HealthSigns: Annual Report Edition available online at WashingtonHealth.com/annual-report, or scan the QR code below.

“We are proud of our highly educated, board-certified team of compassionate nurses that provides outstanding clinical care to our patients across the health system.”

Terri Hunter, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer

Nurses at Washington Health strive for additional knowledge and skills through certifications in their field.

News from Washington Health

Take Steps Towards Wellness

Washington Health Partners with Union City for Heart Smart Walking Challenge

If you live in the Tri-City Area and want to increase your activity level while gaining valuable information about your health, the Heart Smart Walking Challenge may be for you. Union City Community and Recreation Services and Washington Health just launched this free community program in response to recent research findings that Union City residents have a higher rate of cardiovascular disease.

The Heart Smart Walking Challenge offers several ways to help get you informed, moving and motivated, and it is all free of charge. You can track your weekly steps, complete challenges, and be eligible for monthly gift card raffle prizes. Receive weekly motivational emails, workout tips, and advice from personal trainers and health professionals. You can also participate in walking events with nurses and/or doctors, to get health advice and your questions answered while you exercise.

“The idea for the Heart Smart Walking Challenge emerged after Washington Health shared the results of their Community Health Needs Assessment with Union City staff,” said Union City Recreation Program Coordinator Robert Magbanua. “The study highlighted the critical need for heart health initiatives, which motivated me to reach out to Washington Health for a partnership in creating a fitness challenge that rewards community members for staying active, recording their progress, and prioritizing their

heart health. I’m truly excited about the potential of this program to raise awareness and make a meaningful impact on the health of our community.”

Washington Health’s 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment found Union City residents had more Emergency Department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths related to heart disease and stroke compared to other cities in the Washington Township Health Care District. In direct response, the health system hosted a Heart Health Fair at their Nakamura Clinic in Union City that was attended by more than 300 local people last September.

“After the Heart Health Fair, we were thrilled when Union City asked Washington Health if we would like to partner on a year-round program to help local people get active and motivated to improve their heart health,” said Washington Health Community Outreach Manager Kayla Gupta. “Our clinical experts regularly present at schools, businesses and senior centers in the community, but sharing health information while walking on scenic paths with others creates a fun, healthy opportunity for our community members.”

To register for the challenge go to UnionCity.org and type “Heart Smart” into the search bar. Then, look for an introductory email with instructions on how to get started and some suggested walking paths. Return to the webpage and click “Submit Your Steps” button at

the end of each week to log your activity. Make sure the contact information you entered matches the name you use on the activity tracker to be eligible for prize drawings throughout the year.

Every month a gift card is awarded to a randomly selected person who has consistently logged their steps and activity. At the end of the year, whoever has logged the most activity will win a special grand prize. While the program is run by Union City, all residents in the Tri-City Area are welcome and invited to participate.

“It’s awesome for Union City’s Community & Recreation Services Department to collaborate with Washington Health for these health walks and talks,” said Maynard Estrellado, Union City recreation supervisor. “I got to meet some local residents who grew up in the area and caught up with some old friends during the first walk. And the weather was gorgeous that day. I can’t wait for the next one!”

To read the most recent Washington Health Community Health Needs Assessment go to WashingtonHealth.com/CHNA. For more information on the Heart Smart Walking Challenge, call 510.675.5808. To register for this fun, free, and good-for-you program go to UnionCity.org and search Heart Smart or click the QR code below.

“I’m truly excited about the potential of this program to raise awareness and make a meaningful impact on the health of our community.”

Robert Magbanua, Union City Recreation Program Coordinator

Union City Heart Smart Walking ChallengeMonthly Walk Schedule

Meet at the time and location below for a one-mile walk led by a health care clinician who will give a brief wellness talk at the beginning and during a rest stop. Ask them any questions you may have during the stroll. It’s a great way to gain health info, meet new people, and improve your heart health.

April 1, 1:30 p.m., Location: Ruggieri Senior Center, Topic: Walking Safety

May 6, 9 a.m., Location: Mark Green Sports Center, Topic: Weight Management

June 3, 1:30 p.m., Location: Ruggieri Senior Center, Topic: Stop the Bleed

August 21, 11 a.m., Location: Mark Green Sports Center, Topic: Cholesterol and Blood Pressure

September 9, 1:30 p.m., Location: Ruggieri Senior Center, Topic: Control Your Diet

October 9, 11 a.m., Location: Mark Green Sports Center, Topic: Choking First Aid

November 4, 1:30 p.m., Location: Ruggieri Senior Center, Topic: Healthy Holiday Nutrition

December 11, 10 a.m., Location: Nakamura Clinic, Topic: Stress Management

Enthusiastic walkers on the kickoff walk of the series.

OPINION

Business as usual

By April Ramos

As a weekly newspaper, doing our best to keep up with local news is a huge priority. If a news story— either on a city council decision or a winning game—isn’t covered promptly it may be too stale to print in the next issue.

Our weekly meetings are like the pulse check of our paper. Our team assembles in our Fremont office for yet another discussion on what’s going on in the Tri-City area.

Our Tri-City Voice team has

ebbed and flowed like any other business.

We’ve seen already-retired reporters who’ve stuck around and continued covering government stories, to TCV’s founders Bill and Sharon Marshak who retired after over 20 years of commitment to their paper, in our weekly meetings.

A few months ago while sitting at my desk listening to my coworkers swing open the front

door and shuffle into our meeting room, I made an observation that I was surprised took me so long to discover.

All of the people who were in our office, busy in the midst of another workday frenzy, were women. From our office administrator, who is essentially the first face or voice one hears when coming into our office or calling our phone, to our—now retired—bookkeeper who worked behind the scenes keeping TCV’s numbers in order since the paper's creation alongside the founders.

In our meeting, we make up production, reporters and editors, who again are all women.

As March being Women’s History Month and my curiosity taking over, I discovered that the creation of Women’s History Month began with a local celebration not far from the Tri-City area: Santa Rosa. According to womenshistory. org, the Education Task Force of Sonoma County’s Commission on the Status of Women planned and created “Women’s History Week” in 1978.

It's compelling to see women who were recognized as the “first woman” in their field. The milestones made by women deserve recognition.

However, I think the end goal is for the title “first woman” to eventually have made its rounds in all the best situations. For women’s firsts to be followed by the second, third and eventually the norm. For me the continued hope is that every woman can look up and realize how far things have come and not be so surprised by it. Instead have a moment of pride and gratitude in how far we’ve come, and, like me, go back to typing away for local journalism in a woman-run office; business as usual.

Resident expresses appreciation for Fremont Bank’s equity line

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On a Friday evening, I visited Fremont Bank’s main branch to explore our options. I was told someone would contact me on Monday, but to my surprise, I received a phone call that same evening. Within just two weeks, we were approved for an equity line, providing

us with the financial security needed to ensure my father’s comfort at home.

In a time when customer service is often reduced to automated responses and endless prompts, Fremont Bank demonstrated a rare and invaluable commitment to personal service. Their staff went above and beyond, and because of

their dedication, we were able to fulfill my father’s wish. He fought for seven months, and thanks to Fremont Bank, he was able to spend that time in the place he loved most—his home.

Thank you, Fremont Bank, for making a profound difference in our lives.

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HOME &GARDEN

ALL THINGS GREEN: A SOUP, A SALAD AND A SAUCE

Leeks, romaine lettuce and parsley star in delicious and simple recipes

By John Schinkel-Kludjian

As we head into spring, farmers’ markets are beginning to stock more lush bounties of green vegetables including herbs, lettuce varieties and stem vegetables. While the grocery store can source most seasonal produce from the southern hemisphere in our offmonths, there is nothing like our beloved California produce.

Leeks, an Allium related to both onions and garlic, are a delicious addition to soups and sauces. It can be difficult to source quality leeks, as often the tender, whitish yellow stalk is abysmal, leaving the mostly-inedible, fibrous upper leafy greens. When using leeks, be sure to wash them thoroughly before and after chopping them. Dirt and sand love to hide in the tight folds, and the texture added by improper cleaning is less than pleasant.

While Romaine Lettuce is available mostly year-round, the plant thrives under rainy conditions. While sweet and mild, Romaine needs a little help in the flavor department. Adding romaine to a salad with arugula or spinach amplifies its natural flavor, but romaine is excellent by itself in an authentic Caesar salad.

Fun fact: while often available at Italian restaurants, and heavily associated with Italian Cuisine, Caesar salad is not from anywhere in Italy, and originated in Tijuana!

The best part about the impending spring? The return of herbs! Basil and parsley begin to grow regularly again in California. Basil is amazing when cut with parsley to make a balanced, earthy-butsweet pesto sauce to enjoy over pasta and in salads.

Potato Leek Soup

Level: Easy

Servings: 8

5 cups leeks, washed and diced with ½ inch of leafy green included

4 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered

¼ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

8 cups chicken broth

2 cups of half & half

1 tbsp chicken powder (optional)

Kosher salt and pepper to taste

In a soup pot, saute the leeks in butter over medium heat, until they greatly reduce after releasing and evaporating most liquid, beginning to “melt.” Add potatoes, chicken broth and optional chicken powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are just past fork tender—falling apart.

Using an immersion blender, or very carefully using a regular blender (in batches), puree soup until smooth. Add half and half, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot (Potato Leek Soup), or serve cold (Vichyssoise).

Caesar Salad

Level: Easy

Servings: 6

Salad

3 romaine hearts

2 cups croutons

¼ cup parmesan cheese

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Dressing

3 egg yolks

¾ cup olive oil

Juice of 1 large lemon

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

2 tbsp whole ground dijon mustard

1 tbsp worcestershire sauce

¼ tsp tabasco or other hot sauce

2 oz anchovy flat fillet anchovies (with oil)

3 garlic cloves

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp black pepper

¼ cup grated parmesan

Mix all ingredients except the olive oil in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times until coarse and combined. With the food processor on high, slowly drizzle in a gentle stream of olive oil until mixture is fully emulsified, and coat the back of a spoon. Taste for salt, pepper and hot sauce. Adjust as needed.

Chop and wash romaine hearts. Dry chopped romaine using a paper towel or salad spinner. In a large bowl, top the chopped romaine with croutons and parmesan, and dollop dressing throughout, reserving some. Toss well, and add more dressing if needed. Season with freshly-cracked black pepper to taste.

Pesto Sauce

Level: Easy Makes roughly 1 pint

3 cups basil leaves

3 cups Italian parsley leaves

½ cups pine nuts or walnuts

3 garlic cloves

¾ cups olive oil

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp black pepper

Lightly toast pine nuts over medium heat in a pan until fragrant. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, stopping to manually stir once or twice to break up any large chunks. Store in a glass jar—the sauce will stain plastic containers!

John Schinkel-Kludjian is a lifelong Fremont resident who completed his culinary education at Laney College in Oakland. He specializes in, and has a passion for French, Italian, and modern American cuisines. John resides in Niles with his husband, Marty. Questions, comments? Johnarthurculinary@gmail.com

PULSE AWAY Blend toasted pine nuts, pesto and other ingredients in a food processor, stirring to break up large chunks.

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Fremont residents can now view and comment on transportation plan

● Community engagement helps city implement programs and update infrastructure

Submitted by Cheryl Golden

The City of Fremont is releasing for public review its draft Active Transportation Plan (ATP) document, which focuses on improving access, safety and comfort for active modes of transportation through planning for infrastructure and supportive programs.

Active transportation refers to “human-powered” or small battery-assisted modes of travel, including walking, biking, scooting or using mobility devices. An extensive community engagement process helped to inform the recommended priority programs and project corridors.

Community members are encour-

Union City urged to cut ties with controversial investments

● Residents demand council adopt Environmental, Social and Governance guidelines

By Panashe Matemba-Mutasa

Residents are demanding that Union City adopt Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) guidelines to prevent taxpayer dollars from supporting companies tied to war crimes, environmental destruction and private prisons.

At a recent city council meeting, Jeffrey Kurohara urged officials to follow the lead of Hayward, Dublin and Alameda County, which have already implemented ESG policies. He condemned investments in Caterpillar, whose military bulldozers have been used in Palestinian home demolitions, and private prison operators like CoreCivic and GEO Group, which profit from immigrant detention centers.

“We demand that Union City draft ESG guidelines for our investment policy,” Kurohara stated. “Please act now.” Implementations of ESG Guidelines often involve reviewing portfolios, withdrawing funds from flagged companies, and reinvesting in socially responsible alternatives. To ensure accountability, some cities conduct regular audits and public reporting.

aged to review the draft ATP and to submit their comments through the online comment submittal tool and interactive map.

Visit the MyFremont page on the city website for more information, to access the draft ATP document and to submit comments or questions. The last day to submit public comments is March 31, 2025.

More info: my.fremont.gov/ active-transportation-plan

Musa Tariq, policy coordinator at the Council on American-Islamic Relations, also addressed the council. After thanking the mayor for his Ramadan proclamation, he pressed officials to act, citing Alameda County’s decision in December to divest from genocide. He emphasized that Union City has a moral obligation to follow suit.

“Your community is watching closely to see whether elected officials demonstrate moral clarity in this crucial moment,” Tariq said.

City officials have yet to announce whether they will move forward with drafting an ESG policy.

YOUR VOICE The deadline to submit a public comment is March 31.

Courtesy of Cheryl Golden

ON THE GO ‘Active Transportation’ refers to transportation modes that rely on human power or a combination of human and battery power.

Courtesy of Cheryl Golden

Coping strategies for layoff anxiety

● How to stay informed and develop a plan

By Anne Chan, PhD, MFT

In my 20+ years of being a career counselor, I have not seen a job market quite like the present one. It used to be said that government jobs were some of the safest because the government rarely lets people go. But we recently had news of massive layoffs of federal workers and I anticipate that more layoffs in other sectors are on the horizon.

It’s no wonder that a recent Clarify Capital survey (clarifycapital.com/ mass-layoffs) finds that 1 in 3 Americans are suffering from “layoff anxiety.” Younger workers in their 20s are reporting the most layoff anxiety (40%), presumably because layoffs tend to affect the newest and least-experienced hires. Those working in tech, education, finance, retail and even healthcare—another sector traditionally thought of as bulletproof—are experiencing the most layoff anxiety.

It’s natural to feel anxious about losing one’s job right now. The weather report for the work climate seems stormy and tempestuous. However, layoff anxiety can take an even darker turn for individuals who start ruminating and becoming clinically depressed and/or anxious.

Unfortunately, some might even start feeling so helpless and hopeless that the quality of their work suffers, ironically making them even more susceptible to layoffs. Others might react in a different, but similarly unproductive way: They start working frantically, hoping their overwork will protect them. But overwork can also lead to unhealthy levels of stress and burnout.

I’m not saying that layoff anxiety is unwarranted in this job market. However, free-floating anxiety often takes one into an abyss of hopelessness and rumination. I suggest the following ways of coping with layoff anxiety:

• When the gossip mill is running

amuck, anything could be interpreted as a sign of imminent layoff. Completely neutral events like your boss showing up early or staying late could set rumors flying. However, do a reality check to assess if you are truly in danger. More accurate indicators of layoffs would be budget cuts, hiring freezes, cost-cutting talk, reduction in your responsibilities and being excluded from key meetings.

• Preparedness always helps. Think about what you might need for layoffs. For instance, if you do not have emergency savings, now would be a great time to start. Even highly qualified candidates might not land a job for six months. So six to 12 months’ worth of expenses would be a savings target to aim for. The Clarify Capital survey found that 27% of respondents say they are not financially prepared should they be laid off, with 13% stating they have zero savings. It’s not too late to start preparing. Preparing for the worst can actually make you feel more proactive and less anxious.

• Think about your Plan B—what might you do if you were laid off? Maybe you have always wanted to start your own business or go back to school.

• Take charge of your career. If appropriate, you could have a conversation with your bosses about your layoff fears and about your contributions to your

company. Express how much you love your job and ask your bosses what their current pressing needs are. It is usually interpreted positively when you show you want to keep being a contributor. You might also gain valuable insight as to where you should be spending your energies.

• Know that you are not alone in this situation. Many are feeling the exact same anxiety. Instead of isolating yourself, seek support from friends, family. It is always a good idea to keep strong ties within your network so that you can stay current in industry trends and potential job opportunities.

As the saying goes, “You’re stronger than you think.” When layoff anxiety hits, reflect on the moments in your life when you have faced adversity and survived. These reminders of your strength will help counteract anxiety.

I hate to say it, but layoffs are inevitable in the best of times as well as the worst. However, you can do many things to not fall victim to layoff anxiety. In fact, the strategies I have suggested might even propel you to re-evaluate your life and create a better career path for yourself.

Anne Chan is a career consultant and licensed psychotherapist in California. annechantcv@gmail.com © Anne Chan, 2025

Hayward locals rock and reminisce with local columnist Joel Selvin

● Celebrated music journalist, published in Rolling Stone and Billboard, holds talk and book signing at library

By Padma Balaji

On Saturday, March 8, rock music aficionados and Hayward residents alike gathered at the Hayward Public Library for a talk from acclaimed music journalist and author Joel Selvin. The event, titled “Rocking With Joel! An Afternoon with Music Journalist Joel Selvin,” featured a dynamic talk and Q&A with Selvin, where he recounted the stories and adventures of his career, followed by a book signing with local bookstore Books and B. Selvin, a San Francisco-based music

critic and author, is best known for his weekly column in the San Francisco Chronicle, where he covered rock and roll for more than three decades. He’s also the author of more than 20 books about music history and rock and roll, and has been published in Rolling Stone, the Los Angeles Times and Billboard

In his talk, Selvin chronicled the highs and lows of his career, from encountering music promoter Bill Graham’s infamous temper to his experiences in Hollywood while writing his book Hollywood Eden

The audience laughed and gasped alongside Selvin as he narrated iconic moments

in rock history—from his experience with the 1967 “Summer of Love” as a high schooler to covering the infamous Altamont Free Concert for his book Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock’s Darkest Day

For many attendees, Selvin’s talk was a trip down memory lane, as Selvin took them back to the music scene of the ‘70s with his energetic stories. “I grew up in the East Bay and Joel Selvin was the leading columnist at the time, and I would read his column religiously every week,” said attendee Bill Cunningham. “[The talk] was really a reflection of the times that I grew up in, and the memories of all the concerts that I went to.”

The talk and Q&A session were followed by a book signing with local bookstore Books on B, featuring some of Sel-

vin’s best-selling books, including Sly & The Family Stone and his newest book, Arhoolie Records Down Home Music

Attendees gathered around while Selvin signed his books, chatting with Selvin as they reflected back on their own experiences with the rock-and-roll scene.

For Selvin, who is now a full-time author and freelance journalist, the event was a way to pay homage to his East Bay roots and his love for local libraries while connecting with his audience.

“I think that when you connect with people on a personal level, it really broadens their understanding of your work,” said Selvin. “It’s always very good to connect with your public and [it’s] very reassuring that people are aware of my work and find some merit in it. [It] means that what I do means something to people.”

LIVELY CHAT At the talk and Q&A, Selvin recounted stories and adventures from his career.

Padma Balaji

LITTERBUGS Litter cleanups are among the types of projects funded by grants from the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program.

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● Community-based projects can receive up to $6,000 to help project waterways

Submitted by Stefanie Pruegel

The Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program is now accepting applications for its Community Stewardship Grants, offering up to $6,000 per project to support community-based initiatives that prevent stormwater pollution and promote the health of local watersheds, creeks and the San Francisco Bay.

Eligible applicants include teachers and student groups, youth organizations, community and environmental groups, homeowner associations and non-profit organizations.

Proposed activities can range from litter cleanups, creek restoration and wildlife habitat enhancement, to art and multimedia projects, community outreach events and more. Creative and innovative ideas wanted!

Projects must be implemented within Alameda County. The application deadline is May 9, 2025.

To learn more, including projects funded in the past, and to download the application materials visit cleanwaterprogram.org/grants.

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Local Tesla owners experience buyer’s remorse amid controversy

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throughout the Bay Area, home to the company’s flagship Fremont factory, as protests in the East Bay have surged from a few to over three hundred strong. Owners who bought when it was “cool,” grapple with shame and regret now that their ride of choice has negative associations.

“He was always crazy, I never liked the guy,” said Bikramjit Gill, a Fremont-based owner of a Tesla Model Y.

Gill originally bought the Tesla for his wife when their old car broke down. She had always dreamed of owning a “small SUV,” and with gas prices soaring, the idea of switching to electric intrigued them. In March of 2022, he bought her the Tesla, and she immediately fell in love with it.

By the end of that year, Gill had acquired a back injury that made driving painful. The seats in his Prius offered little support, so he started driving the Tesla. The combination of comfort and eco-conscious driving had him sold. But his honeymoon period with the car has since ended. Now, if he were to buy another luxury vehicle, he says he'd be looking at other brands.

“I prefer Mercedes now,” Gill said, laughing.

Francisco Padorla, a self-proclaimed “die-hard car guy,” was so captivated by Tesla that he bought one in 2020 and another just two years later. Initially, the brand wasn’t even on his radar, as he had always favored European cars over American ones. But as the buzz around Tesla grew louder, he couldn’t resist and eventually gave in.

“It checked all my boxes,” Padorla said.

Padorla enjoys Tesla’s infotainment system, short person-friendly driver’s seat, and the convenience of charging. His home charging station lets him time his vehicle’s charge to coincide with offpeak hours, usually around midnight, saving on electricity costs. While he's not yet ready to completely part with his car, he copes with the growing controversy by slapping on “I bought this before Elon went crazy” stickers.

“I’d buy another electric car, but after all the Musk stuff, definitely not Tesla,” Padorla said. “Plus, everyone has one now.”

SIGN OF THE TIMES Tesla drivers express their conflicting feelings amid Elon Musk controversy with bumper stickers.

Stephanie Uchida

TESLA SIGHTING In the East Bay, Teslas often line up at Target charging stations like antelope at a watering hole.

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How to sponsor your parent for U.S. Permanent Residence as a citizen

● This method for reuniting families has a few requirements but no caps or waiting lists

By Barbara Wong-Wilson

Sponsoring a parent for U.S. permanent residence (a green card) is a meaningful way to reunite your family and provide your parent with the opportunity to live and work in the United States permanently. As a U.S. citizen, you may petition for your parent’s immigration. The process requires careful preparation, adherence to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) guidelines, and patience. Understanding the process and requirements can help make this complex journey smoother.

Determine eligibility

Before beginning the process, ensure you meet the eligibility requirements. As a U.S. citizen, you must be at least 21 years old to sponsor a parent for a green card. Your parent must also be eligible for immigration to the U.S., meaning they must not have any disqualifying factors such as certain criminal records or prior immigration violations. A U.S. citizen may sponsor their bio-

logical, adoptive or step parent, but specific conditions apply:

• Biological Parent: You must provide a copy of your birth certificate showing your name and your parent’s name.

• Adoptive Parent: You must prove the adoption occurred before you turned 16.

• Stepparent : The marriage between your biological parent and stepparent must have occurred before your 18th birthday.

Filing Form I-130 (Petition for Alien

Relative)

The first formal step is filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. This form establishes the qualifying relationship between you and your parent. You’ll need to provide supporting documents, such as:

• Proof of your U.S. citizenship (e.g., birth certificate or passport)

• Your parent’s birth certificate to prove the parent-child relationship

• If your parent is your adoptive parent, include adoption documents

• If you’re sponsoring a stepparent, include your birth certificate and your parents’ marriage certificate.

As a sponsor, you must demonstrate that you can financially support your parent and ensure they will not become dependent on government assistance. To do this, you’ll need to file Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. This form requires you to provide proof of your income, such as tax returns, pay stubs or employment letters. If your income does not meet the minimum requirements, you may need a joint sponsor who meets the criteria.

You can file Form I-130 online or by mail, along with the required filing fee (as of 2025, the USCIS fee is $625 for online filing and $675 for paper filing). Once USCIS receives your petition, they will send a receipt notice with a case number, which you can use to track the status of your application.

Visa Application and consular processing

If your parent lives outside the U.S., once Form I-130 is approved, the case is transferred to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC provides instructions for completing the DS-260 immigrant visa application and paying the required fees. Your parent will also need to collect civil documents and may need police certificates of good conduct, which will depend on their country of prior and current residence.

Your parent will also need to undergo a medical examination by an authorized physician and attend a visa interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. During the interview, they must present all required documents, including the approved I-130, DS-260 confirmation page, medical exam results and proof of financial support.

If your parent is already in the U.S. legally, they may be eligible to apply for permanent residency without leaving the country, by filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

Since parents of U.S. citizens are considered “immediate relatives,” there are no annual visa caps or waiting lists, unlike other family-based categories. However, processing times can vary depending on USCIS and consulate workloads. By carefully following each step, you can help your parent obtain a Green Card and start a new chapter. If needed, consult with an immigration attorney to navigate the process smoothly and efficiently.

Barbara Wong-Wilson is an attorney at Mission Law & Advocacy, P.C. and SW Law Group P.C. If you have any questions contact wong@missionlaws.com or wong@swlgpc.com.

Ohlone launches new program and hosts author talk

● Grant forwards manufacturing training and Latina author shares experiences

By Staff

Ohlone College has secured a SEMI Foundation grant to launch the Semiconductor Skills Bridge Academy, an earn-and-learn program that prepares students for jobs in smart manufacturing. The semiconductor industry is experiencing record growth due to investments from the CHIPS and Science Act. The program launches Spring 2025, led by Dr. Rose-Margaret Itua. It will provide 60 students with the chance to earn a Smart Manufacturing Technology noncredit certificate while participating in on-the-job training with top Silicon Valley employers. For more details, visit ohlone.edu.

On Thursday, March 20, Ohlone will present a talk, Q&A and book signing

from author Reyna Grande for Women’s History Month. Grande will share about her journey as a first-generation college student and Latina writer, touching on topics such as the immigrant experience, barriers to higher education and the importance of mentorship. The event is moderated by Adela Kimball, Puente (bridge) counselor, and Melanie Fernandez, associate professor of English. It is open to members of the public, students, faculty and staff.

Reyna Grande Thursday, March 20 11:10am - 12:10pm Ohlone College Library

Building 3, Floor 5, Fremont Campus 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont

SKILL BUILDING Ohlone’s Semiconductor Skills Bridge Academy will give 60 students hands-on training and job experience in smart manufacturing.

Courtesy of Ohlone College

FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 18, 2025

BY GEORGIA NICOLS www.georgianicols.com.

All Signs: On Thursday the Sun enters Aries, the ﬁrst sign of the zodiac. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is Spring (the vernal equinox) when the Sun crosses the equator giving us equal hours for day and night. This is the perfect week to deﬁne future ambitions and strategize. However, because both Mercury and Venus are retrograde right now, don’t just concentrate on building your future. It’s equally important to reckon with the past and start to clean up old messes especially with romance or negative thought patterns.

Aries the Ram

(March 21-April 20):

This week the Sun enters your sign to initiate the Astrological New Year and your birthday! Birthdays are classic times to set goals. However, it so happens that both Mercury and Venus are retrograde in your sign as well, which means this is also the perfect time to rethink issues with spouses, partners and close friends—current and ex. Fortunately, you’re in a positive frame of mind. Meanwhile, you’re letting go of people, places and possessions you don’t need. Later this year, your family and home will be blessed!

Taurus the Bull (April 21-May 20):

Everyone will sense the “newness” of the vernal equinox this week. However, you are the only sign to have this event take place in a hidden part of your chart, which means you might feel less excited about “new things.” In fact, you’ll be more influenced by Mercury and Venus retrograde, which will encourage you to research, study the past, seek solutions and rethink a secret love aﬀair. In the coming year your sign will get richer! You might receive money. You might get a better paying job.

Gemini the Twins (May 21-June 20):

This week is an exciting turn of events for you because your Astrological New Year begins with lucky Jupiter in your sign. In the next four weeks, you’ll be more popular, especially because old acquaintances, old friends and

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perhaps old flames are back in your world. Because this “New Year” begins on a note of optimism, you will attract good opportunities. Others see you as generous and inspiring. You’ll have a strong urge to learn and explore. You’re working hard this week, and spending as well.

Cancer the Crab (June 21-July 21):

As this week introduces the “New Astrological Year” (and the vernal equinox), you’ll be noticed by others because this is the only time all year when the Sun is at the top of your chart! Meanwhile, because others will see you as super capable (even if you don’t do anything diﬀerent), you will be asked to accept increased responsibilities. Say yes because you will be able to please others without breaking a sweat.

Leo the Lion (July 22-August 22):

As this Astrological New Year begins, you want a change of scenery. If you can’t travel, then explore your own city—do exciting things! Visit galleries, museums, new restaurants and unfamiliar neighbourhoods. This is also a great time to ﬁnish writing projects. Mars might provoke hidden anger and frustration. Or you might make a breakthrough in your personal growth. Don’t beat yourself up with second doubts and self-recriminations.

Virgo the Virgin (August 23-September 22):

As this vernal equinox heralds the Astrological New Year, your focus will shift to ﬁnances, taxes, debt and anything that you hold jointly. You might also have encounters with others that produce the need for psychological self-inquiry. Someone might challenge your value structure. Fortunately, more than any other sign, it will be easy for you to tackle ﬁnancial paperwork. Nevertheless, work slowly and carefully during Mercury retrograde. Old debts might be repaid to you now. Meanwhile, opportunities for physical activity, sports and competition are strong.

Libra the Scales (September 23-October 22):

This vernal equinox signals the beginning of the Astrological New Year and the fact that the Sun is opposite your sign, something that happens only once a year for four weeks. Symbolically, this means the Sun’s energy is as far away from you as it can get all year, and you will need more sleep. Many of you will think about or encounter ex-partners, spouses and old friends from your past. Some of you might even resurrect a faded love aﬀair. Your work ambition is strong. If there’s something important to you that you want to get done—do it now.

Scorpio the Scorpion (October 23-November 21):

As this Astrological New Year begins, you’re pumped to get things done.

This is why you will be as efficient as possible. In fact, some of you will extend these high standards into your health. Unfortunately, Mercury retrograde will on the one hand, help you ﬁnish old projects and old business; but on the other, it will create mixed-up communication, lost paperwork and delays. In addition, some of you might reignite an old work-related flirtation. Travel and a change of scenery are calling your name.

Sagittarius the Archer (November 22-December 21): It’s play-city for you for the next four weeks. Once a year you have opportunities to do your own thing. That time has arrived! Accept invitations to socialize. Experience the entertainment world, sports events and movies. Explore romance and flirtations. Many of you will enjoy playful activities with kids as well. Obviously, the next four weeks are the perfect time for a vacation. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde will attract old flames back into your world. If not in actuality, then in your dreams. Retrograde Venus will heighten this.

Capricorn the Goat (December 22-January 19):

For the next four weeks, your focus will be on home, family and your private life. Some of you might enjoy family reunions. Actually, this is a good time to finish old business with relatives. It’s also an excellent time to finish home repairs and redecorating projects. Having said this, with fiery Mars opposite your sign, you’ll be easily annoyed with anyone who displeases you. Tension with partners and close friends is almost unavoidable; however, it will help you to put your cards on the table.

Aquarius the Water Bearer (January 20-February 18):

As this Astrological New Year begins, expect a busy pace in the next four weeks with short trips, errands, appointments, increased reading, writing and studying plus conversations with siblings, relatives and neighbours. However, transportation delays and travel glitches will dog your footsteps. On the upside, you might have a chance to reignite your appreciation for something in your everyday world. This is a marvelous time to learn or ﬁ nish old paperwork.

Pisces the Fish (February 19-March 20):

For the next four weeks, it’s going to be all about the money for you. If you’re looking for a job, your best chances are to reapply where you tried once before. Checks in the mail will be late. Financial negotiations will be stalled. However, on the upside, you can also ﬁnish ﬁnancial matters more quickly. Old debts might be repaid. You might also have a chance once again to buy something you really wanted in the past.

ALL AGES The family-friendly event welcomes all!

Third Culture Fest highlights Union City’s diversity

— Continued from page 1

folk dance, Bollywood dance and Ballet Folklorico, to karate, kung fu and Filipino martial arts demonstrations. Local arts and food vendors have included Mad Creationz catering, Mini Plants by Cole and Filipino graphic printing and publishing initiative Bayani Art. Community organizations like Union City’s library, police department, and Youth and Family Services have also hosted information booths.

This year, the festival kicks off at 12pm with a welcome from the Youth Commission. Performances start with J.R. Rice, and continue through the afternoon with Ballet Folklorico groups, ukulele, traditional dance, Kung Fu, and more.

Mini Plants by Cole and Bayani Art will make a return as vendors, joined by Melanin Gang, Christy Crafty Creations and others. Washington Health and Bay Area Community Services will be among the community organizations. Union City Arts & Culture Coordinator Erin Ewing will display an art show, and volunteers will lead kids in craft projects.

Food will be available for purchase from The UNE Union City (sandwiches and drinks), Elia’s Catering (Mexican food truck), and Pod & Cream (chocolate and ice cream).

Valeria Navarro, a member of both James Logan High School’s Ballet Folklorico program and the Union City Youth Commission, shares, “Culture Fest serves as an outlet for me to do what I love most. It allows me to combine my deep appreciation for cultural art with my passion for community involvement.”

Culture Fest

Saturday, Mar. 22 12 - 4pm

Kennedy Park 1333 Decoto Rd., Union City unioncity.org/419/Community-Events

Courtesy of Union City Recreation Department

Pat Doyne holds free workshop

● Interactive format encourages attendees to practice using ﬁgurative language

Submitted by Tish Davidson

On Saturday, March 22, award-winning poet and Hayward resident Patricia Doyne will conduct a free Zoom workshop on the power of metaphor. “Ever since we read ‘Fog comes in on little cat feet’ in grade school, we have been aware that words can have meanings beyond the literal,” Doyne says. That means hooking into figurative language in all genres—non-fiction and fiction as well as poetry—to make writing clear, strong and unforgettable.

Doyne will discuss the use of metaphors to establish moods and images. This is an interactive workshop. Participants will practice creating metaphors and may share them if they choose. The event is sponsored by Fremont Area Writers and is open to all.

Pat Doyne holds an MA in creative writing from San Francisco State. Her first book of poetry, Regeneration Isn’t Always Spontaneous, was published in 1976, after which her career as a poet went on hiatus while she taught in the Castro Valley Unified School District and raised her children.

Since resuming her calling as a poet, she has won awards from the Dancing Poetry Contest, Ina Coolbrith contest, Fremont Cultural Arts Council and Pen Women. She is a regular contributor to the online magazine Synchronized Chaos. Her

poetry has also been published in many California Writers Club literary magazines. Her watercolors and colored pencil works have been shown in A.R.T., Inc., and Hayward Arts Council venues. When not writing poetry, or drawing, Doyne drums with the taiko troupe Wadaiko.

Fremont Area Writers is one of 21 branches of the California Writers Club. It meets on Zoom 2–4pm on the fourth Saturday of each month. The meetings are free and open to the public. Participants do not need to live in Fremont to attend. FAW’s motto is “writers helping writers.” We welcome everyone who has an interest in writing from aspiring beginners to published professionals.

Patricia Doyne on Using Metaphors

Saturday, Mar. 22 2 - 4pm

Request Zoom link from Scott Davidson: scottfrombayside@yahoo.com

More information is available at cwc-fremontareawriters.org. To attend the Zoom workshop with Pat Doyne, request a link from Scott Davidson at scottfrombayside@yahoo.com.

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WORD AND IMAGE Patricia Doyne will speak on ﬁgurative language.

Courtesy of Tish Davidson

TUE MARCH 18

ACTIVITIES&EVENTS

Parent Power Session #11: Virtual parent education workshops available to HUSD families throughout the 2024-2025 school year. 6-7pm, husd.us.

Visual Perspectives from the Peninsula Camera Club: The Peninsula Camera Club photographers share their work at the Image Central Gallery. ImageCentral Gallery, 1099 E Street. 1-4pm, Free.

WED MARCH 19

Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring: Tailed for learners with low literacy levels, this program focuses on the English portion of the Naturalization test. Hayward Public Library, 27300 Patrick Avenue. 10:30-11:30am, hayward.librarycalendar.com.

English Conversation Circle- IN PERSON: Strengthen conversational skills, while building confidence. Hayward Library, 835 C Street. 12-1pm, hayward.librarycalendar.com, 510.293.8685, 510.583.8557.

Visual Perspectives from the Peninsula Camera Club: The Peninsula Camera Club photographers share their work at the Image Central Gallery. ImageCentral Gallery, 1099 E Street. 1-4pm, Free.

THU MARCH 20

BACS: Emergency Housing Help: Bay Area Community Services help with housing questions. Hayward Public Library, 27300 Patrick Avenue. 1-3pm, hayward.librarycalendar.com.

Operachi singer Juanita Ulloa with Javier de los Santos, Guitar -In Concert: La cantautora de Operachi Juanita Ulloa con guitarrista Javier de los Santos. California State University, East Bay, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd. 7-9:30pm, eventbrite.com.

Selena Paint Night: Come and celebrate Selena while painting and enjoying a night together. Billy Roy’s Burger Co, 3909 Thornton Avenue. 6:30-8:30pm, eventbrite.com.

Visual Perspectives from the Peninsula Camera Club: The Peninsula Camera Club photographers share their work at the Image Central Gallery. ImageCentral Gallery, 1099 E Street. 1-4pm.

Volunteer with Niles Canyon Railway: Niles Canyon Railway is looking for volunteers for all levels of skill and experience. Niles Canyon Railway, 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol. 10am, ncry.org.

FRI MARCH 21

Basic English Class: Small group of learners will begin by learning to read, write and pronounce the letters in the alphabet. Hayward Public Library, 27300 Patrick Avenue. 10:30-11:30am, hayward.librarycalendar.com.

Free Clothing Swap: Don’t shop, clothes swap. No need to get to give, all items are free. New or gently used clothes, home goods and other items are accepted. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 810 Walnut Ave.. 10am-12pm.

Free dinner: Enjoy free dinner from Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 703 C St. 6-7pm, olrchurch.org.

Friday Night Features - improv comedy show: Enjoy stand up comedy at the Made Up Theatre. Made Up Theatre, 4000 Bay Street, Suite B. 8pm, madeuptheatre.com.

Johnny Orenberg Presents Remember: An Andy Williams Musical Tribute: Come and experience the brilliance of tenor Johnny Orenberg as he remembers the life of legendary singer Andy Williams in this spectacular musical tribute. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue. 7:30pm $45. firehousearts.org, 925.931.4848.

Visual Perspectives from the Peninsula Camera Club: The Peninsula Camera Club photographers share their work at the Image Central Gallery.

ImageCentral Gallery, 1099 E Street. 1-4pm, Free.

SAT MARCH 22

Chabot College Open House: Join us for a day filled with exciting opportunities to explore different career paths and educational programs. Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd,. 10am-1pm purplepass.com.

Culture Fest 2025: The Youth Commission has highlighted the community’s cultural diversity with a spring Culture Fest, a free event with live performances, cultural exhibits, shopping and food vendors. Kennedy Park, 1333 Decoto Road. 10am-5pm unioncity.org.

Food access: Grocery giveaway: Food access is vital for maintaining a healthy community by building community cohesion and contributing to better long-term health outcomes. All Saints Catholic Church, 22824 2nd St. 10-11:30am, 211alamedacounty.org.

Free Yoga Session with Celebrity Trainer Gunjan Kamra: Hailing from Mumbai, Gunjan is a top-ranked celebrity yoga instructor. Central Park, 40000 Paseo Padre Parkway. 10:30-11:45am, eventbrite.com.

Hayward Farmers Market: The Hayward Market features over 35 farmers, food purveyors and artisans selling locally grown and organic produce, crafts, jewelry and more. Come out rain or shine. Hayward Farmers Market, 777 B St. 9am-1pm hayward.librarycalendar.com.

I Choose You Singles Mixer: Get ready to mingle and meet new people Ages 21-35 at our “I Choose You Singles Mixer” event! Recreational Rest Area C, 1 Sailway Drive. 12-2pm, eventbrite.com.

Spring PhotoFair: The Bay Area’s oldest and largest camera show event! New and used, vintage and modern gear. Thousands of items from dozens of vendors. Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Avenue. 10am-3pm eventbrite.com.

Robin Hood And His Merry Men: Join the Sunol Repertory Theatre in this comic retelling of the story of Robin Hood. Sunol Glen School Theatre, 11601 Main St. 2:30pm $20.

Robin Hood And His Merry Men: Join the Sunol Repertory Theatre in this comic retelling of the story of Robin Hood. Sunol Glen School Theatre, 11601 Main St. 7:30pm $20.00.

Silents on Saturday NightWOMAN IN THE MOON: Woman in the Moon (1929) A tenacious scientist blasts off for the moon in hopes of riches that may be found there. Directed by Fritz Lang. Niles Film Museum, 37415 Niles Blvd. 7:30pm facebook.com.

Sunol Repertory Theatre: The Sunol Repertory Theatre’s is proud to present Robin Hood and his Merry Men, a fast moving family friendly comedy by Richard Gremel! Sunol Glen Elementary School, 11601 Main Street. 2-4:45pm, $20. sunol.net, 925.895.9234.

SUN MARCH 23

Healing with the Homies - a Sound Bath Healing Session: Come vibe with your crew and soak in the healing sounds at our Sound Bath Session. Macs By Icky, 3900 Smith Street. 5-6:15pm, eventbrite.com.

MON MARCH 24

English Conversation CircleIN PERSON: Strengthen conversational skills, while building confidence. Hayward Library, 835 C Street. 4:30-5:30pm, hayward.librarycalendar.com, 510.293.8685, 510.583.8557.

Visual Perspectives from the Peninsula Camera Club: The Peninsula Camera Club photographers share their work at the Image Central Gallery. ImageCentral Gallery, 1099 E Street. 1-4pm.

Candlelighters announces Ghost House theme for 2025 haunted house event

● Volunteers work on fall fundraiser

Submitted by Alicia Barros

The Candlelighters Ghost House in Fremont is thrilled to announce its 2025 theme: “This is Halloween!”

Step into a world of gothic fantasy, eerie whimsy and spooky magic as this year’s haunted experience brings classic, stop-motion-inspired storytelling to life. Expect hauntingly delightful scenes, spine-tingling surprises and a touch of nostalgia for all ages.

‘For

over five decades, the Candlelighters Ghost House has been a beloved Halloween tradition, delivering chills, thrills and community spirit while raising funds for local nonprofits.’

For over five decades, the Candlelighters Ghost House has been a beloved Halloween tradition, delivering chills, thrills and community spirit while raising funds for local nonprofits. Volunteers have been hard at work crafting a oneof-a-kind experience that blends frights, fun and fantasy.

As always, proceeds from the Ghost House go directly to supporting nonprofit organizations in the Tri-City area. Every ticket sold helps spread spooky joy while making a difference.

Stay tuned for event dates, ticket info and sneak peeks.

Visit candlelighters.com for more details.

Follow Candlelighters on Facebook for updates at facebook.com/ CandlelightersGhostHouse.

We make shoes for fairies!

round St. Patrick’s Day, you will often hear legends about leprechauns and their pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Have you ever wondered where they get all of that gold?

Just making and selling shoes isn’t enough to collect the gold needed to ll a leprechaun’s pot. Leprechauns have to keep an eye on the costs of making fairy shoes, too.

Take a look at the cost of shoe supplies on this list.

PROFIT: Money earned after the expenses are paid.

How many shamrocks can you nd on this page?

WTheir shoes wear out very quickly because fairies dance all night.

So, we are always busy making new shoes for them. And they pay d LOTS of gold!

If it costs 7 gold coins for the supplies to make one pair of fairy shoes, what should the leprechaun charge so that he covers his costs and has some money left over to pay himself for his work to make the shoes?

hat if the leprechaun spent more gold coins to make the shoes than he charged the fairies? He would run out of gold pretty quickly!

Picking the right price is important. If the leprechaun charges too little, he will lose money. But if he charges too much, he will lose customers.

Use these worksheets to add up the costs of making each pair of shoes. Then nd the di erence between the costs and the selling price to determine the pro t for each pair of shoes.

Re ned Rosies

Add up the coins on each path that leads to the Leprechaun piggy bank. Which path has the most gold coins?

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8 Where: Lat. (3)

10 Barbarous one (3)

11 3.14 (2)

12 Classical language of India (8)

16 Flakes (9)

19 Red-and-white supermarket logo (3)

20 Guiding light (5,4)

22 Berlin phenomenon. (10,7)

27 Kyushu volcano (3)

28 Horace’s “___ Poetica” (3)

29 Bakery offering (9,6)

30 Netherlands city (5)

31 Bides one’s time (4,3)

32 Virginia Woolf novel (2,3,10)

33 Necessary: Abbr. (3)

34 East Germany, once: Abbr. (3)

35 Attack word (3)

36 Wheel fasteners (7)

37 Above (2)

38 Chemical endings (4)

41 Vs. (3)

43 Meson or tachyon (9,8)

47 Habitat (3)

48 Parrot’s cry (3)

49 Kind of life (4)

50 Definitive book? (10)

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54 Fraternity letters (3)

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9 Exists (2)

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13 Philosophy (6,2,7)

14 Programmer’s veggie? (6,6)

15 Likely to drop off unexpectedly (11)

17 Expectorating sound (4)

18 Union representative (4,7)

21 Headline-making happening, according to a journalism aphorism (3-5-3)

23 Part of a computer user’s contract? (6,6)

24 Criticizing, in slang (8)

25 Interviewer’s traps (6,9)

26 Noise blocker (7)

39 Mfr.’s recommended amt. (3)

40 Distance runner (5)

42 Check on furtively (4,2)

44 Double tide (5)

45 Second-century date (3)

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52 Drapers’ meas. (3) Check back next week for answers!

‘This year’s prompt focuses on world hunger—specifically, building business ideas that will tackle reducing food waste and food insecurity.’

Youth non-profit hosts entrepreneurial climate contest

● Students can practice teamwork, research and creative thinking

By Charlene Dizon

When reflecting on her experience with local nonprofit Climate Roots, vice president Zyanya Ortiz says, “It’s always fun. I get to be with people who have the same values, ideas and wishes for our future and our climate.”

Founded in early 2024, Climate Roots was established by a board of directors who collectively share a passion for planetary and human health. The nonprofit’s plans promote sustainable agriculture through technological workshops and classes, community gardens, and youth contests encouraging the next generation to remain proactive in protecting the planet.

Alongside the board of directors is the organization’s Youth Leadership Council (YLC) composed of bright high school minds striving to make a difference. The YLC is led by president Avni Goyal and Ortiz, both juniors, as well as council members Kenric Hoang (senior), Annika Jain (sophomore), Roland Lee (junior) and Arin Thakkar (senior).

The upcoming Entrepreneurs for Planet Earth contest, in particular, is an oppor-

tunity for students to voice their own climate values and ideas, and put them into motion through an entrepreneurial lens.

The contest is open to sixth through 12th graders. Ortiz says, “We’ve built this competition from scratch. We want this to be an opportunity for students to build their passion towards helping the planet.”

This year’s prompt focuses on world hunger—specifically, building business ideas that will tackle reducing food waste and food insecurity. Participants must submit two videos: the first an elevator pitch of no more than 60 seconds, and the second a full pitch detailing their business plan. Each submission is then reviewed by a judging panel of professional educational and environmental experts. The best-chosen pitch can win up to $1,000.

Not only does this entrepreneurial contest allow students to think outside the box but also to practice invaluable skills such as teamwork, research, and creative and critical thinking.

“This contest motivates participants in future environmental endeavors,” Ortiz says. “It’s a great way for students to not just research food insecurity, but build an understanding and an incentive to get involved in issues affecting communities.”

Climate Roots finds entrepreneurial contests beneficial in spreading climate awareness and building connections with local communities to be more environmentally conscious. Real change

does not occur through a singular entity but through collaborative efforts, which Entrepreneurs for Planet Earth advocates.

Climate Roots is eager to continue educating youth on sustainability and agriculture. It’s this steadfast vision that inspires the nonprofit’s YLC to invite peers to join this mission.

“I’ve learned so much here,” says Ortiz. “I’ve done all sorts of outreach, from emailing hundreds of people to requesting librarians to put up our posters. We even had a booth at local stores in Fremont to talk with local

community members.”

Climate Roots is admirably putting the discussion of planet health on its rightful pedestal. With the aid of local youth, this nonprofit’s purpose is certain to succeed.

To sign up for the Entrepreneurs for Planet Earth contest, visit climateroots.org/entrepreneursforplanetearth. Entries must be submitted by March 31. Winners will be announced on April 14.

To learn more about Climate Roots, please visit climateroots.org.

STRONG TEAM Left to right: Kenric Hoang, Arin Thakkar, Avni Goyal, Zyanya Ortiz, Annika Jain, and Roland Lee comprise the Climate Roots Youth Leadership Council.

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

Papillon provides Fremont with a taste of France

● Decor, ambience and flavor are on point

By John Schinkel-Kludjian

Thousands of cars drive down Mission Boulevard near Niles every day, passing the bright red sign that reads “Papillon” in elegant script with the signature butterfly graphic and the garden-surrounded restaurant nestled on the hillside. For decades, Papillon has been Fremont’s French restaurant, drawing guests from near and far for weeknight dinners, special occasions and events alike.

Guests enter the bar area and check in at the host stand, which is situated next to an enshrined replica of Venus de Milo. The maître d' accompanies guests to their table, which may be in the Green House, an open, airy solarium; the Dining Room, a large, formal room with velvet damask-lined walls; the Patio, an outdoor, 2020-era addition in a garden setting; or the Banquet Room, a green room with a fireplace, piano and

stained-glass windows, that is predominately used for larger groups. Bar seating is available as well on a first-come, firstserve basis.

Embracing an art-forward decor, works by local artists are proudly on display throughout the restaurant. With fresh floral and smooth jazz, the ambiance is elegant, but at the same time calm and relaxing, and indicative of a great meal to come.

Papillon features a novel of a wine list, with labels, appellations and vintages available for every preference. Order a white, rosé or bubbly, and a silver bucket on a pedestal will be provided to keep things cool. Appetizers on the extensive menu include the famous French specialties of Baked Brie, Frog Legs Provençal, Duck Mousse Pâté, and, for the adventurous: Escargots de Bourgogne—regulars swear by it.

Main entrees come with a choice of a soup or salad, with two types of soup

SWEET FINALE It’s not French dining without sticking the landing with an elegant dessert.

available: French Onion or the Soup of the Day. The French Onion Soup is phenomenal, and served with a canopy of puff pastry baked right on top. The Soup of the Day varies, some variations including Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Broccoli.

In true French fashion, Papillon knows butter, and they aren’t afraid to use it. The cream-based soups boast incredible, creamy texture and buttery flavor. Bread is provided and makes a great vehicle to deliver it all.

The mains are substantial in portion, but even more so in flavor. The Classic Beef Wellington is so tender it almost doesn’t require a steak knife. Pescatarians can experience Wellington by ordering the Seafood Wellington laden with crab, prawns and scallops. Vegetarians will love the Angel Hair Pasta entree, which is loaded with tender vegetables and available in either a cream or tomato sauce.

Don’t stop there: One of the pillars of French meals is a sweet finish, and Papillon knocks this one out of the park.

Multiple incredible offerings are available, including those prepared tableside like Bananas Foster, an impressive display producing a tantalizing aroma that permeates throughout. Whether it be tableside flambé or simple offerings like ice cream or chocolate mousse, all

are plated beautifully, with sauce swirled into various designs or phrases, depending on the occasion.

Amazing ambiance, food and service aside, one of the best parts of the experience is when owners Charlie and Nittra stop by to visit the table. Charlie and Nittra are a dynamic duo who have devoted their lives to elevating Fremont’s food scene, with Charlie running the front of house, and executive chef Nittra running the kitchen. The husband and wife team both take time from their tasks to make every guest, whether it be their first or 100th visit, feel like a cherished regular.

Papillon continues to be a beacon of elegance in Fremont, serving as an upscale place to go on a date, visit with family or celebrate special occasions all while enjoying a fantastic French meal and warm, welcoming hospitality.

Papillon is located at 37296 Mission Boulevard in Fremont. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday from 5pm to 9pm. Closed Mondays. Walk-ins available, reservations recommended.

This article was not prepared by nor endorsed by Papillon Restaurant.

VEGGIE LOVERS Angel hair pasta comes in a tomato or cream sauce, and makes a solid vegetarian entree.

John Schinkel-Kludjian

BEEFCAKE Beef Wellington excels in flavor—and there’s a seafood option!

John Schinkel-Kludjian

Birth Marriage

LUISA CAMPA OROZCO

April 21, 1933 – March 9, 2025

Luisa passed peacefully on March 9, 2025.

She was born in Pearsall, TX to Luis and Theresa Campa and moved with her family when she was 8 yrs. old to Union City, CA.

She met her husband Raul in the 4th grade at Decoto School in Union City and got engaged at her Senior Ball at Washington High School in Fremont. Her close friends to this day were from her grammar school and high school. Raul and Luisa would have been celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on April 16th.

After raising her 4 daughters she returned to school to receive her dental assistant certificate by attending courses at the University of Pacific in San Francisco, working and then retiring at the University of Pacific Dental Clinic in Union City after 25 yrs. as a dental assistant supervisor.

Luisa was an advocate of giving back to her community by volunteering at the Baby Well Clinic in Union City, then later at the Tiburcio Vasquez Medical Clinic; volunteered as a Brownie Leader, administered communion to the home-bound, elderly and ill for Our Lady of the Rosary Parrish in Union City and for St. Augustine Parrish in Pleasanton. Luisa was a member of the Ladies Guild in Union City, taught catechism, trained then volunteered for Kaiser Hospice in Hayward and the Valley Pregnancy Center in Dublin.

She was a seamstress, enjoyed gardening, reading her bible, and cheering on her San Francisco Warriors and Giants.

Luisa is survived by her husband Raul Orozco, daughters Corina Orozco (partner Mario Villareal), Gloria Michnowski (husband Brian), Carmen Deutschman (husband Peter), Stephanie Skinner (husband Mark); grandchildren Alexa Deutschman, Olivia Sanderson (husband Maxwell), Adam Michnowski, Isabel Skinner (husband Gabriel Sierra), Grace Skinner and Jack Skinner.

She also leaves behind sisters Alvesa Orozco (husband Ramon Orozco — brother to Raul), and Theresa Hutchison; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and godchildren. Luisa’s deceased siblings are Marie Vizcarra, Alicia Day, Marcelino Campa, and Louie Campa. A funeral mass will be held at St. Augustine Church on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:00am and a reception will follow at 3999 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton CA 94566.

JANET LUIZ (NÉE SPRINGER)

June 5, 1942 - August 31, 2022

Acommittal service will be held on March 24, 2025 at 11am at the Holy Spirit Mausoleum, Corridor E, Crypt #111 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 26320 Mission Blvd. Hayward CA 94544.

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900

FD1007

(510) 797-1900

1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com

Fremont

Berge • Pappas • Smith Chapel of the Angels 510-656-1226

40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont www.bergepappassmith.com

Fremont Memorial Chapel (510) 793-8900

Memorial Chapel (510) 793-8900

FD 1115

3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont www.fremontmemorialchapel.com

Alisa Monique Terrazas

Jing Li Yu

Resident of Fremont

September 15, 1966 – March 12, 2025

Resident of Fremont

January 21, 1961 – May 14, 2024

Paula Revuelta

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

January 21, 1961 – May 14, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of East Palo Alto

December 13, 1935 – March 4, 2025

Lillian Valentin

Kevin Lee Mastin

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Newark

February 27, 1962 – May 11, 2024

July 21, 1962 – March 6, 2025

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

February 27, 1962 – May 11, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Mary Helen Peña

Carlos Perez De Leon

Resident of Manteca

Berge • Pappas • Smith Chapel of the Angels (510) 656-1226

40842 Fremont Blvd, www.bergepappassmith.com

Berge • Pappas Chapel of the (510) 656-1226 40842 Fremont Blvd, www.bergepappassmith.com

Sister Shirley Mast

Resident of Fremont

October 27, 1922 – March 12, 2025

Frank Shih

Resident of Milpitas

Keith Winner

Resident of Newark March 20, 1954 – May

Keith Winner Resident of Newark March 20, 1954 – May 23,

June 8, 1944 – March 11, 2025

Alicia Bautista

Martin Hernandez

Resident of San Jose

June 10, 1955 – March 10, 2025

Resident of Hayward January 12, 1968 – May

Resident of Hayward January 12, 1968 – May 23,

Howard Kerper

Resident of San Leandro

April 5, 1931 – March 7, 2025

Jeannette Frary

Sardarsinh Raj

Resident of Fremont

Jeannette Frary

Resident of San Ramon

January 3, 1949 – March 10, 2025

Resident of Fremont July 5, 1941 – May 22,

July 5, 1941 – May 22, 2024

Ritesh Sarwade

Resident of Newark

Kumar Banerjea

October 25, 1982 – March 9, 2025

Resident of Mt. View

Kumar Banerjea

July 31,1930 – May 22, 2024

Santbir Sekhon

Resident of Mt. July 31,1930 – May 22,

Resident of Union City

November 23, 1976 – March 7, 2025

Ruth Ferretti Fonseca

Leonard Toering

Ruth Ferretti Fonseca

Resident of Fremont

August 15, 1952 – May 21,

November 25, 1932 – March 5, 2025

Carlos Perez De Leon

Resident of Union City

April 4, 1947 – March 10, 2025

Resident of Fremont August 15, 1952 – May

November 4, 1933 – May 11, 2024

Resident of Union City

Isaias Amen

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Newark

November 4, 1933 – May 11, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses

March 27, 1930 – March 3, 2025

John P. Duarte

Jessie Briggs

Resident of Fremont

Saroj Verma

October 4, 1924 – March 9, 2025

Lupe Duarte

Resident of India September 3, 1938 – May 21,

Saroj Verma

Resident of Fremont

William H. Hoffman

John P. Duarte

Resident of Newark

Resident of India September 3, 1938 – May

November 19, 1940 – March 7, 2025

Resident of Newark

Resident of Fremont

April 7, 1945 – May 6, 2024

Annette Fagundes

February 12, 1940 – March 1, 2025

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

April 7, 1945 – May 6, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Cecilia P. Garcia

Cesar A. Silva

Resident of Newark

Gene Swenson

Resident of San Ramon

December 23, 1931 – March 5, 2025

Resident of Fremont April 4, 1951 – May 20, 2024

Annette Fagundes

Michele Coveau

Resident of Fremont April 4, 1951 – May

Resident of Hayward

Cesar A. Silva

August 7, 1927 – February 28, 2025

August 7, 1956 – May 6, 2024

Resident of Fremont

Govinda Rao Degala

May 31, 1949 – March 4, 2025

Resident of Hayward

Salvador Alonso

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Mele Schaumkel

Govinda Rao Degala

August 7, 1956 – May 6, 2024

Resident of Fremont

Resident of India February 1, 1958 – May 17,

Resident of San Jose

October 26, 1935 – February 25, 2025

Estrellita T. Garcia

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

January 4, 1981 – March 4, 2025

Resident of India February 1, 1958 – May

Maira Torres

Resident of Fremont

Bonnie Randall

Ngoc Nguyen

Resident of Newark

Estrellita T. Garcia

December 8, 1944 – May 5, 2024

Resident of Fremont

July 1, 1937 – March 3, 2025

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Fremont

August 31, 1987 – February 23, 2025

December 8, 1944 – May 5, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Girish B. Andalkar

Andres Millan Ylarde

Resident of Union City

Resident of Fremont

December 2, 1949 – February 17, 2025

Andres Millan Ylarde

February 4, 1926 – May 4, 2024

Wilma Daryl Drewitz

Resident of Fremont

Fremont Memorial Chapel

Resident of Fremont

January 9, 1943 – February 22, 2025

February 4, 1926 – May 4, 2024

Fremont Memorial Chapel

Carla Lee Miller

David B. Smith

Resident of Newark

Resident of Fremont

Carla Lee Miller

September 11, 1971 – May 1, 2024

November 3, 1944 – February 18, 2025

Resident of Newark

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

September 11, 1971 – May 1, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Pero “Pete” Bagoje

Resident of Fremont

May 1, 1943 – April 28, 2024

Pero “Pete” Bagoje

Barbara Hugyik

Resident of Fremont

Ngoc Nguyen

Resident of Cupertino November 16, 1936 – May 17,

Resident of Cupertino

November 16, 1936 – May

March 15, 1947 – March 2, 2025

Victor Palmberg

Resident of Fremont

Judith Holcomb

Resident of Union City

Victor Palmberg

October 13, 1926 – May 16,

November 1, 1946 – March 2, 2025

Carmetta Adamson

Thomas Handley

Resident of Fremont October 13, 1926 – May

Resident of San Leandro

April 17, 1956 – March 2, 2025

Uma Seshan

Thomas Handley

Resident of Fremont March 17, 1952 – May 16,

Resident of Singapore

November 20, 1962 – March 2, 2025

Resident of Fremont March 17, 1952 – May

Yvonne Bemore

Resident of Rodeo June 20, 1957 – May 16,

Yvonne Bemore

Resident of Rodeo

Jose Silva

Classiﬁeds

EMPLOYMENT

Process Engineer (Multiple Positions), Lam Research Corporation, Fremont, CA

Rspnsbl for prfrmng prfssnl prcss engg rsrch, dsgn, dvlpmnt, modfctn, & eval in spprt of the co’s cmplx semcndctr capital equip & sys. Req Master’s deg in Chemcl Engg, Electrcl Engg, Mechncl Engg, Physcs, Chem, Materials Sci or rel + 2 yrs exp in prcss engg. Salary: $170,000 - $220,000/ yr. Exp may be gained in grad school.Please email resume to resumes@lamresearch. com and reference Job #7524.

Product Engineer, Lam Research Corporation, Fremont, CA

Wrk on new prdct intrdcon & prdctn spprt engg for a spcfc prdct or group of prdcts. Req. Master’s deg in Electl, Chmcl or Mechl Engg, Chem, Physcs, Materials Sci or rel

fld + 2yrs of exp in prdct engg. Salary: $223,099-$302,000/yr. Exp may be gained while in grad school. Please email resume to resumes@lamresearch.com and reference Job # 2475.

Robotics

Engineer

Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Intelligent Systems, Robotics, and Control), Robotics, Robotics Systems Development or related major plus 2 yrs wk exp req’d. Wage: $140,000-$150,000/ Yr. Send resume to Anyware Robotics Inc., 46712 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, Attn: T. Tang.

Senior Project Manager, Business Operations, Lam Research Corporation, Fremont, CA

Dsgn, lead, and mnge Pilot bsnss ops prjcts from incption to cmpltn, ensrng timely dlvry wthn scpe and budget. Req. Mstrs deg or frgn equiv in Info Systms, Comp Sci, Elctrnc Engg or rel fld + 3 yrs of exp in prjct mgmt or

a related role. $136,136 - $165,000/yr. Please email resume to resumes@lamresearch. com and reference Job #9607.

Sr Software Engineer - Front End UI Developer/Angular, Lam Research Corporation, Fremont, CA

Dsgn, dvlp & maintain Big Data & Entrprs Anlytcs soltns. Req Master’s deg or foreign equiv in Comp Sci, Comp Engg, Elec Engg, Sftwr Engg, IT, Info Syst or rel fld + 3 yrs exp in a sftwr engg role; OR a Bach’s deg or foreign equiv in Comp Sci, Comp Engg, Elec Engg, Sftwr Engg, IT, Info Syst or rel fld + 5 yrs pgrssv, post-baccalaureate exp in a sftwr engg role. Exp may be gained while in grad school. Salary: $206,315 - $248,000/ yr. Please email resume to resumes@ lamresearch.com and reference Job #6984.

Service Directory

identity + strategy + design

PUBLI C NOTICES

REQUEST FOR QUOTES FROM CERTIFIED

DBE/MBE/WBE/SBE/SBRA/DVBE/VOSB/SDB/HUBzone

SUBS AND SUPPLIERS FOR:

Union Sanitary District (“USD”)

Enhanced Treatment & Site Upgrades Program, Phase 1B

District Project No. 800-557

BID DATE: April 3, 2025 at 2:00PM

California State Revolving Fund Programs, Clean Water & Drinking Water SRF (CASRF/CWSRF/DWSRF) Project with DBE Requirements and Participation Encouraged CA Water Board/EPA DBE Participation Forms Required from Certified Subs/Suppliers

We are soliciting quotes for the following Divisions and items of work: For Divisions 01 thru 46, including, but not limited to: CAS/Roadway Signs, Clear & Grub, Erosion Control, Landscaping & Irrigation, AC Paving, Cold Plane AC, CIDH, Rebar, Painting & C oatings, Underground Utilities, Fencing, Metal Railing, Striping, Electrical (Subs must complete Electrical Prequal forms), Minor Concrete, Welding, Aggregates (Crushed Stone, Agg Base & Sand), Ready Mix Concrete, Concrete Pumping, Welded Steel Pipe, Underground Pipe Products (Steel/PVC/CPVC/DIP/HDPE), Misc. Metals Iron & Steel, Trucking, HAZ MAT Trucking, SWPP Plan & Materials, Lead Compliance Plan, Geotextile Materials, Underground Precast, Street Sweeping, Traffic Control, Sheet Pile Installation, Dewatering, Mechanical Equipment (Furnish & Install), Vibration Monitoring, Asbestos Monitoring, Survey, Quality Control Testing, Temporary Pumping Systems, Shoring & Excavation, Hazardous Materials Remediation, Demolition, Grouting, Epoxy Resin, Concrete Formwork, Concrete Repairs, Joints in Concrete, Masonry, Glass Fiber & Resin Fabrication, Rough Carpentry, Damp Proofing, Built Up Bituminous Roofing, Roof Specialties & Accessories, Roof Fall Protection System, Firestopping, Fiberglass Doors & Frames, Tran slucent Wall Assemblies, Glass & Glazing, Louvers, Polyurethane MIC Coatings, Hardware, Joint Fillers, Sealants & Caulking, Skylight Protection Screen, Louvers, Painting & Coatings, Epoxy MIC Coating Systems, Polyurethane MIC Coatings, Canopies, Steel Laboratory Cabinets & Accessories, Metal Building System, Hydro Pneumatic Bladder Tank, Manual/Electric Actuators, Cathodic Protection System, Plumbing, HVAC, Pipe Supports, Process Piping, Valves, Cranes & Hoists, Instrumentation and Controls, Pumps, Polyethylene Storage Tanks, Automatic Refrigerated Samplers, Mixers and Automatic Straining Equipment.

Non-DBE Subs/Suppliers: You will be expected to carry a proportionate percentage of 2 nd-tier participation with your quote. 2nd-tier participation will be evaluated with your price. 100% performance and payment bonds will be required for the full amount of the subcontract price. Please contact us for any assistance to this solicitation, including obtaining bonding, insurance, equipmen t, materials and/or supplies. Provide subcontractor and supplier scopes/quotes as early as possible to enable estimators to perform a thorough evaluation of all scopes/quotes received. Quotes will be broken down into comparable packages as reasonably necessary to facilitate participation . Quotes must be valid for the same duration as specified by the Owner for Contract Award. We are signatory to Operators, Laborers, Cement Masons, Carpenters & Pile Drivers Unions. Non-signatory subs will be required to sign an agreement for trades covered under our union agreements. We intend to work cooperatively with subcontractors/suppliers for all bid items you are licensed and qualified to perform. Bid items can be split to facilitate participation from all certified firms. We will reimburse for bond premium up to 2%. Firms must possess & provide current contractor’s license number & DIR Registration number on the quote Firms must possess insurance and workers compensation coverage meeting project requirements. Waiver of Subrogation is required. Please contact us for any assistance required by your firm. Subcontractors will be required to execute our standard subcontract agreement and agree to the standard general terms & conditions. Please contact us by email if you would like copies for review prior to bid day.

Contract Documents and related project information, including future Addenda, is available and can be downloaded for FREE from our Box ftp site by email request. You can also purchase a USB from Union Sanitary District for $75 to become an official planholder. Documents downloaded online from BIDNET will be locked and contain a watermark. Please send the email request to NORCALBIDS@flatironcorp.com for access to plans & specs on our BOX ftp site. If you would like to speak to an estimator for a specific scope or work please email us and we can schedule a virtual or in person appointment to review project docs.

Please email ALL Scopes/Quotes to: NorCalBids@flatironcorp.com

Flatiron West, Inc.

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CIVIL

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 24CV099713

Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

Petition of: CARLOS ANDRADE VARGAS for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner CARLOS ANDRADE VARGAS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: CARLOS V. ANDRADE JR to CARLOS ANDRADE VARGAS

The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing:

Date: APRIL 04, 2025, Time: 9:30AM, Dept.: 103, Room: -The address of the court is 661 WASHINGTON ST., OAKLAND, CA 94607

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm.)

A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: TRI CITY VOICE

Date: NOV 18, 2024

THOMAS J. NIXON

Judge of the Superior Court

3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25/25

SUMMONS

CNS-3901140#

(CIVIL HARASSMENT RESTRAINING ORDER)

Amanda Christian, protected party, provides Notice to Usman Sarfaraz, under case number 24CV104854. The

find out what the protect party is asking the judge to order, go to the courthouse listed above. Ask the court clerk to let you see your case file. You will need to give your case number which is listed above. The request for restraining order will be on form CH-100, Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Order. Where can I get help? Free legal information is available at your local court’s self-help center. Go to https://www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp-selfhelpcenters.htm to find your local center. Do I need a lawyer? You are not required to have a lawyer, but you may want legal advice before your court hearing. For help findings a lawyer, you can visit https://www.lawhelpca. org/ or contact your local bar association.

Clerk by: Deputy J. MOYER, DEPUTY CLERK

Date: 2/11/2025

3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25/25

CNSB # 3903056

protected party is asking for a Civil Harassment Restraining Order against you. You have a court date on 03/25/2025 at 9:30 am in Dept 519 located at the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, Hayward Hall of Justice, 24405 Amandor street, Hayward, CA 94544.

What If I don’t go to my court date? If you do not go to your court date, the judge can grant a restraining order that limits your contacts with the protected party. Having a restraining order against you may impact your life in other ways, including preventing you from having guns and ammunition. If you do not go to your court date, the judge could grant everything Amanda Christian asked the judge to order. How do I find out what the protect party is asking for? To find out what the protect party is asking the judge to order, go to the courthouse listed above. Ask the court clerk to let you see your case file. You will need to give your case number which is listed above. The request for restraining order will be on form CH-100, Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Order. Where can I get help? Free legal information is available at your local court’s self-help center. Go to https://www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp-selfhelpcenters.htm to find your local center. Do I need a lawyer? You are not required to have a lawyer, but you may want legal advice before your court hearing. For help findings a lawyer, you can visit https://www.lawhelpca. org/ or contact your local bar association.

Clerk by: Deputy J. MOYER, DEPUTY CLERK

Date:2/13/2025 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25/25

SUMMONS

CNS-3900850#

(CIVIL HARASSMENT RESTRAINING ORDER)

Amanda Christian, protected party, provides Notice to Kay Khan, under case number 24CV104856. The protected party is asking for a Civil Harassment Restraining Order against you. You have a court date on 03/25/2025 at 9:30 am in Dept 519 located at the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, Hayward Hall of Justicem 24405 Amandor street, Hayward, CA 94544. What If I don’t go to my court date? If you do not go to your court date, the judge can grant a restraining order that limits your contacts with Amanda Christian. Having a restraining order against you may impact your life in other ways, including preventing you from having guns and ammunition. If you do not go to your court date, the judge could grant everything Amanda Christian asked the judge to order. How do I find out what the protect party is asking for? To

end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8/25

CNS-3905407#

CNS-3900847#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612941

Fictitious Business Name(s):

Z-BAY MOTORS, 38665 FREMONT BLVD #2, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

Z-BAY MOTORS, LLC, 38665 FREMONT BLVD #2, FREMONT, CA 94536 (CALIFORNIA)

Business conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].)

Z-BAY MOTORS, LLC

S/ ZENAIDO BERRA LOPEZ

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/05/2025.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8/25

CNS-3905444#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 612956

Fictitious Business Name(s):

BEYOND JUST REPAIRS, LLC, 6210 ESCALONIA DR 6210 ESCALONIA DR, NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s):

BEYOND JUST REPAIRS, LLC, 6210 ESCALONIA DR, NEWARK, CA 94560

Business conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/22/2022. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].)

BEYOND JUST REPAIRS, LLC S/ PAUL MUSIAL , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/06/2025.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612989

Fictitious Business Name(s): ELEVATED CRUMB, 516 STALEY AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): NATALIA GRIFFIN, 516 STALEY AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94541

Business conducted by: an Individual

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].)

S/ NATALIA GRIFFIN, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/07/2025.

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612826

Fictitious Business Name(s): DWS / DWS, INC., 7401 MORTON AVE STE E, NEWARK, CA 94560, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): DEMOUNTABLE WALL SUPPLY, INC., 7401 MORTON AVE STE E, NEWARK, CA 94560, County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on SEPT 14, 1983 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ MICHAEL D. SCHOENEMAN

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/03/2025

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612832

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Fictitious Business Name(s): QUALITY PROPERTIES, 20439 MEEKLAND AVE #B, HAYWARD, CA 94541, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): STEVEN RICHARDS, 20439 MEEKLAND AVE #B, HAYWARD, CA 94541, County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ STEVEN RICHARDS

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/03/2025

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612831

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Fictitious Business Name(s): MISSION SMILES DENTISTRY, 43625 MISSION BLVD STE 202, FREMONT, CA 94539, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): BINA B JOSHI DDS INC, 43625 MISSION BLVD STE 202, FREMONT, CA 94539, County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/13/2019 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ BINA JOSHI This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/03/2025

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common

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law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612472

Fictitious Business Name(s):

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED THERAPY, 1305 FRANKLIN ST. SUITE 220, OAKLAND, CA 94612 County of ALAMEDA

MAILING ADDRESS:253 AUBURN WAY #1, SAN JOSE, CA 95129

Registrant(s): DORIS HONG LEE, 1305 FRANKLIN ST. SUITE 220, OAKLAND, CA 94612

Business conducted by: an Individual

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/14/2025.

S/ DORIS HONG LEE,

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/14/2025.

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 548874

The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name(s):

The Fictitious Business Name Statement filed on AUG 28, 2018 in the County of Alameda.

UNIQUE HAIR AND NAILS, 3923 WASHINGTON BLVD, FREMONT, CA 94538, County of: ALAMEDA.

Registered Owner(s): DIEP HUYNH, 1844 OSAGA AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94545

This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

S/ DIEP HUYNH

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 02/18/2025. 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/25

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612578

Fictitious Business Name(s): COZY LITTLE UNIVERSE DAYCARE, 28480 ARAGON AVE., HAYWARD, CA 94544 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): HONGJUN LI, 28480 ARAGON AVE., HAYWARD, CA 94544

Business conducted by: an Individual

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A.

S/ HONGJUN LI, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/20/2025.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612118

Fictitious Business Name(s):

TIENDA GUATEMALTECA EMANUEL, 2916 FRUITVALE AVENUE, OAKLAND, CA 94602 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): DIONICO DAVID CHAY GOMEZ , 2916 FRUITVALE AVENUE, OAKLAND, CA 94602

JESSICA YANIRA LOPEZ COC , 2916 FRUITVALE AVENUE, OAKLAND, CA 94602

Business conducted by: a Married Couple

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/29/2025. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed

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one thousand dollars [$1,000].)

S/ JESSICA YANIRA LOPEZ COC

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 01/29/2025. NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612654

Fictitious Business Name(s):

EAST STAR AUTOS DEALER, 37525 GLENMOOR DR. #12, FREMONT, CA 94536, County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

EAST STAR VENTURES INC. 37525 GLENMOOR DR #12, FREMONT, CA 94536 (CA)

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/21/2025

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on FEBRUARY 25, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612280

Fictitious Business Name(s):

PLANET AUTO SELF SERVE, 7825 SAN LEANDRO STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94621 County of ALAMEDA

MAILING ADDRESS: 11315 DISMANTLE COURT, RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95742

Registrant(s):

BLUE SKY RECYCLING LLC, 11315 DISMANTLE COURT, RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95742

Business conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A.

BLUE SKY RECYCLING LLC

S/ STEVEN D CHEEK , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/05/2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 612623

Fictitious Business Name(s):

CHOCOLITPANDA, 3888 ARTIST WALK COMMON APT 321, FREMONT, CA 94536, County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): KENNETH BENDER, 3888 ARTIST WALK COMMON APT 321, FREMONT, CA 94536, County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/24/2025

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/24/2025 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of

Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612366

Fictitious Business Name(s): DOC911, 3340 WALNUT AVE SUITE 282, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): ANNE BISEK, 3602 THORNTON AVE #54, FREMONT, CA 94536

Business conducted by: an Individual

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].)

S/ ANNE BISEK,

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/07/2025.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612617

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Fictitious Business Name(s):

MIMIS TACO TRUCK, 5520 TILDEN PL, FREMONT, CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

MIGUEL SEGURA, 5520 TILDEN PL, FREMONT, CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/18/2025

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/24/2025

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612619

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Fictitious Business Name(s): REDWOOD CYCLE HOUSE, 3052 CASTRO VALLEY BLVD, CA 94546, County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): GINGER CADENCE LLC, 19554 JAYDINE ST., CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/24/2025

/s/ GAELAN MUNDORFF

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/24/2025

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612518

Fictitious Business Name(s): UNIQUE HAIR & NAILS, 3923 WASHINGOTN BLVD, FREMONT, CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): QUYEN NGUYEN, 3923 WASHINGOTN BLVD, FREMONT, CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/18/2025

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612408

Fictitious Business Name(s): ESTHIMONI / LOVELY LASHES BY MONICA, 20408 SAN MIGUEL AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546, County of ALAMEDA

MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 8243, FREMONT, CA 94537

Registrant(s): MONICA CISNEROS, PO BOX 8243, FREMONT, CA 94537

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/10/2025

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612285

Fictitious Business Name(s): FREMONT MINUTEMAN PRESS, 44141 FREMONT BLVD, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

MPF CREATIVE LLC, 44141 FREMONT BLVD, FREMONT, CA 94538

Business conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2018.

MPF CREATIVE LLC S/ SAMUEL CHOU , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/05/2025.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612490

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Fictitious Business Name(s): AVITCONCEPTS, 4653 DAVENPORT AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94619, County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): AVITCONCEPTS, 4653 DAVENPORT AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94619, County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious

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business name(s) listed above on 02/14/2025

/s/ WILLIAM FAYETTE

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/14/2025

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612309

Fictitious Business Name(s):

MISSION ELECTRIC COMPANY, A DIVISION OF KOSITCH ENTERPRISES, INC, INC, 5700 BOSCELL COMMON, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): KOSITCH ENTERPRISES, inc, 5700 BOSCELL COMMON, FREMONT, CA 94538

Business conducted by: State or Local Registered Domestic

Partners

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/07/1977.

S/ JEFF KOSITCH , PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/05/2025.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 612271

Fictitious Business Name(s):

BENCHMARK ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, 21228 CABOT BOULEVARD, HAYWARD, CA 94545 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

FORENSIC ANALYTICAL CONSULTING SERVICES, INC, 21228 CABOT BOULEVARD, HAYWARD, CA 94545

Business conducted by: a Corporation

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2025. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].)

FORENSIC ANALYTICAL CONSULTING SERVICES, INC S/ FRED VINCIGUERRA , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/05/2025.

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PUBLI C NOTICES

Contractor shall complete the work items indicated in the Contract Documents, including but not limited to the following:

- Demolition and removal of existing primary scum piping along the alignment of the new primary scum line.

- Fill the existing primary scum line with flowable fill where the alignment of the existing line does not overlap with the new piping.

- Procure and install new primary scum piping as shown.

- Modify existing grade to accommodate new primary scum piping alignment.

- Complete all testing, startup, and commissioning.

The successful bidder will have three hundred ninety-two (392) calendar days to complete the Project from the Notice to Proceed.

The Engineer’s Estimate for this Project is $1,708,000.

Prebid Conference

A non-mandatory virtual prebid conference call will be held at 10:00 a.m. local time on March 25, 2025.

Instructions on how to join the prebid conference are as follows:

To attend the prebid conference by web browser, use the Zoom link below for video and audio: https://us02web.zoom.

us/j/89600244515

To attend the pre-bid conference by phone:

Call: 1-888-788-0099 or 1-877-853-5247

Meeting ID: 896 0024 4515

Participant ID: #

Bid Opening

Bids will be publicly opened, examined, and declared on said day and hour, and will be referred to the District Board of Directors for subsequent action. The bid opening will be web casted on the internet starting at 2:30 p.m. local time.

Instructions on how to join the bid opening are as follows:

To attend the bid opening by web browser, use the Zoom link below for video and audio: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/87364674206

To attend the bid opening by phone:

Call 1-888-788-0099 or 1-877-853-5247

Meeting ID: 873 6467 4206

Participant ID: #

A site visit prior to bidding is not mandatory for bidders to be qualified to bid on the project. Prebid photos and videos of the Site of Work as described in the Contract Documents are available to download and view at the hyperlink below: https://www.unionsanitary.ca.gov/about-us/usdconstruction-projects/prebid-photos-and videos If bidders wish to attend a voluntary site visit, bidders shall contact the District’s Project Manager, Lupita Leon, at (510) 477-7605 to schedule a site visit. Bidders shall contact the District’s Project Manager at least 72 business hours in advance. The site visits shall be conducted in the presence of the District’s Project Manager or their designee.

All bidders shall consider and incorporate measures to ensure compliance with all applicable state and county health orders, including but not limited to Alameda County Health Order No. 20-14a, as may be updated from time to time (County Health Order), and the Construction Project Safety Protocols in Appendix B to the County Health Order. Under California Laws and Regulations, the District shall inform all prime contractors of public works, to the extent feasible of relevant public work requirements as listed in Section 00010 of the Contract Documents.

Unofficial PDF files of the Contract Documents are available for public inspection at the District’s website: https:// unionsanitary.ca.gov/about-us/usd-construction-projects/ projects out-to-bid. Official PDF files for the project are described below.

All bidders submitting a bid must purchase and receive a USB memory drive containing the official PDF files of the Contract Documents for the Primary Scum Pipeline Replacement Project, Project No. 800-612, from the District. The District will not have paper copies of the Contract Documents available for purchase. The USB memory drive may be purchased from the District Office for a nonrefundable $75 charge, which includes the appropriate State sales tax and UPS Ground shipping costs. Bidders can provide their UPS or FedEx account number for any overnight shipping, but the charge will not be discounted.

Bidders may pay for the USB memory drive by sending a check made out to Union Sanitary District, 5072 Benson Road, Union City, California 94587, or by going to our website www.unionsanitary.ca.gov for payment by VISA or MASTERCARD credit card. Bidders who purchased the USB memory drive will be placed on the Planholder list. All submitted bids must be on the Bid Forms included with the purchased USB memory drive of the Contract Documents or subsequent addenda. A bid submitted to the District by a Bidder who has not purchased and received an electronic USB memory drive of Primary Scum Pipeline Replacement Project, Project No. 800-612 or submitted on Bid Forms not included in the purchased electronic USB memory drive or subsequent addenda shall be considered non-responsive and shall be rejected by the District.

Each bid must conform and be responsive to the invitation, the Plans and Specifications, and all documents comprising the Contract Documents. Each bid shall be presented under sealed cover and shall be accompanied by a certified check or bidder’s bond, made payable to the District, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid. The said check or bidder’s bond shall be given as a guarantee that the successful bidder will execute the contract in conformity with the form of agreement contained within the contract documents, and will furnish bonds and insurance policies as specified within ten (10) days after notification of the award of the Contract to the successful bidder.

Cost for work described in each addenda issued during the time of bidding shall be included in the Bid and the addenda shall become a part of the Contract documents.

Bidders shall develop and submit bids at their own expense.

The District will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submittal of any and all Bids.

The District reserves the sole right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in a bid.

a bid submitted to the District by a Contractor who is not licensed in accordance with Chapter 9 of the California Business and Professions Code shall be considered nonresponsive and shall be rejected by the District.

Questions concerning this project should be directed to: Union Sanitary District

Attn: Lupita Leon 5072 Benson Road Union City, CA 94587

Phone: 510-477-7605

By: Anjali Lathi

Secretary of the Board

Union Sanitary District

Date: March 18, 2025

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Union Sanitary District in their office located at 5072 Benson Road, Union City, CA 94587-2508, at any time prior to 2:00:00 p.m. local time on April 15, 2025, for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services for the construction of improvements designated as: Primary Scum Pipeline Replacement Project (Project No. 800-612)

The project replaces the existing primary scum pipeline from the East and West Primary Clarifier buildings to the Thickener Control Building. To accomplish this work the

No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening thereof.

At the successful Contractor’s option, securities may be substituted for the required retention, in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the State of California Public Contract Code.

CARB Certification: Each Bidder shall complete and return the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Certification to the District with its Bid, or no later than prior to the time of the Bid Award, or the Bid may be deemed non-responsive.

In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the District has determined that the Contractor shall possess, as a minimum, a valid Class A License. In accordance with the provisions of California Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15,

Plans, special provisions and standard proposal forms to be used for bidding on this project can be obtained for a nonrefundable fee at ARC San Jose located at 2070 Ringwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131 via Phone (408) 295-5770 or email: sanjose@e-arc.com or through Planwell at www.earc.com/location/santa-clara. Please reference BID #25-015 No partial sets will be issued, cost is non-refundable. Call to confirm availability of copies before coming to pick up documents. For more information on this project, contact the City of Fremont Purchasing Department at jbecerra-scola@ fremont.gov JANICE BECERRA, CPPB PURCHASING DIVISION CITY OF FREMONT 3/11, 3/18/25

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Notices Regarding Production of Groundwater Public Hearing for Proposed Replenishment Assessment

A public hearing on the replenishment assessment for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Members of the public may participate in this meeting either in person at the District office at 43885 South Grimmer Boulevard, Fremont, or via webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83992867028?pwd=FTyw0NEIV 5i1DsUpl832JgoWCWNAOP.1 (Meeting ID: 839 9286 7028; Passcode: 369230), or by calling any of the following phone numbers: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-346-248-7799 or 1-301-7158592 (Meeting ID: 839 9286 7028; Passcode: 369230). For Fiscal Year 2025/26, Alameda County Water District (ACWD) staff is proposing no increase in the replenishment assessment rate for groundwater pumped or extracted for purposes other than agricultural and municipal recreation. Accordingly, effective July 1, 2025, the rate would remain at $557 per acre-foot of groundwater extracted. Only property owners with a well, well owners, and operators of wells (or other groundwater extraction facilities) within the ACWDmanaged Niles Cone Groundwater Basin would be affected by this rate. It does not apply to the rates and charges for water served to residences and businesses by ACWD’s distribution system. The basis for the proposed continuation of the current rate is set forth in the 2025 Survey Report on Groundwater Conditions (Survey Report) and Resolution 25-013, which are available for review at the ACWD Headquarters. They can also be found on-line by doing the following steps:

To access the Survey report:

1. Visit us at: https://www.acwd.org/

2. At the top, click on “Services”

3. In the list on the left side, click on “Groundwater Resources”

4. Click on “Groundwater Management”

5. Click on “Annual Survey Report on Groundwater Conditions”

6. Click on “Annual Survey Report”

Revenue from the replenishment assessment helps ACWD offset its costs to replenish and maintain groundwater supplies for the benefit of the users of the groundwater basin. Prior increases in the replenishment assessment rate for production for purposes other than agricultural and municipal recreation, along with grant funding, have enabled ACWD to make substantial upgrades and repairs to aging recharge facilities and to render them in compliance with the Endangered Species Act. For next fiscal year, revenue generated under the current replenishment assessment rate, adopted on April 9, 2024, through Resolution No. 24-015, along with other funding, is expected to be sufficient to cover groundwater basin expenses and fixed and capital costs. Capital items will include scheduled additional work on recharge facilities, projects devoted to water supply, storage, and conveyance for groundwater replenishment, and other improvements identified in the Capital Improvement Program for the groundwater basin, as described in the Survey Report. The water storage and supply initiatives are critical to ensure reliability of sources of groundwater replenishment for the long-term as each of the District’s sources is subject to future uncertainties related to climate change and regulatory and environmental pressures. You are invited to attend the public hearing, to be heard in support of or opposition of the replenishment assessment, the Survey Report, or the Board determination in Resolution No. 25-013 that a replenishment assessment is required.

In addition, if you wish to comment on the replenishment assessment rate or Survey Report, you may submit a written comment by mail or online to: Alameda County Water District

Attn: Proposed Groundwater RA Rate By Mail: P.O. Box 5110, Fremont, CA 94537-5110 By Drop Box - 43885 South Grimmer Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94538

Online: https://acwd.org/FormCenter/Customers-6/ Replenishment-Assessment-Comments-85https://www. acwd.org/raprotest

Written comments, including online, must be received by ACWD by 5:00 PM on April 8, 2025. Under state law, there is a 120-day statute of limitations for challenging any new, increased, or extended fee or charge. Extension of Deadline of Metering Low Producing Groundwater Production Facilities

On February 13, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Alameda County Water District, adopted Resolution No. 25-014 which extended the deadline to install water measuring devices (flow totalizers) on groundwater-producing facilities (e.g., wells), located within the jurisdiction of Alameda County Water District, and which produce such low volumes of water that the cost of metering would not be justified by the replenishment assessment revenue that would be generated within a reasonable period of time. The new deadline is March 10, 2026. For more information, contact ACWD at 510-668-4412. 3/18, 3/25/25

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Sealed bids will be received in the Office of Purchasing Services at 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg. B, Fremont, California, up to the hour of 2:00 PM on April 1, 2025, at which date, time and place the bids will be opened publicly and the dollar amounts of each bid will be read aloud. The bids will be opened by Purchasing and the initiating department representative. A preliminary bid result will be posted on the City’s website the same day by 4:00 p.m. Walnut Avenue Bikeway Phase 2 Improvement Project PWC 9100A A BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE: There is no conference for this project.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FREMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST A WAIVER FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Notice is hereby given that the Fremont Unified School District will hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a General Waiver from the California State Board of Education regarding Education Code Section 60800(a) which mandates the administration of the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) for students in grades 5, 7, and 9 annually during the months of February through May The waiver request applies specifically to John F. Kennedy High School and seeks approval to administer the Physical Fitness Test to eligible students during the Fall Term instead of the standard testing window identified in Education Code Section 60800(a) . This adjustment aligns with the school’s instructional calendar while maintaining compliance with state testing and reporting requirements. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: Date: March 26, 2025 Time: at 6:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as can be heard Location: Fremont Unified School District Board Room 4210 Technology Drive, Fremont, CA 94538 More information and Fremont Unified School District Board of Education agendas can be found at https:// fremontunified.org/about/board/ 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25/25

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LUISA M. FOLEY CASE NO. 25PR113046

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LUISA M. FOLEY

A Petition for Probate has been filed by MARIA RICAFORT in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA.

The Petition for Probate requests that MARIA RICAFORT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 4/23/2025 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: DIANA REDDING, ESQ., 1516 OAK STREET, SUITE 109, ALAMEDA, CA 94501, Telephone: 510-426-8744 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/25

Trauma Program Update

Wednesday, March 26, 5 p.m.

Washington Health opened the doors to its Trauma Center in July 2024. Medical Director, Chet Morrison, MD, will explain how the program has benefited our community.

What to Expect at the Infusion Center

Wednesday, April 9, 5 p.m.

This presentation will walk you through the different therapies offered and what to expect during a visit to the infusion center. Hear about Washington Health’s personalized care.

Advances in Joint Replacement for Younger, More Active Patients

Wednesday, April 9 at 5 p.m.

Younger and more active adults are turning to joint replacement to stay mobile and pain free. This seminar will cover the latest advances in joint replacement tailored for active lifestyles, including faster recovery times and long-term durability.

Healthy Grilled Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh

Chef Alfredo Macias demonstrates a delicious Grilled Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh.

Heart-healthy Cooking Made Easy See

Quick, Easy and Healthy Southwest Salad

Chef Alfredo Macias shows a quick and easy recipe for a healthy Southwest-style salad!

Bryant Bonner, MD Orthopedics

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Tesla regret hits home for Fremont car owners

Union City Youth Commission hosts third Culture Fest

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Hayward locals rock and reminisce with local columnist Joel Selvin

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