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The event began as Tri-Cities Treats under a single organizer, with proceeds benefiting four different non-profit groups. When the organizer asked if Kidango wanted to take over the event, they happily agreed, renaming it Taster’s Showcase and launching the most exciting and successful event of their year.

Annual event presents a perfect pairing of community heart and fabulous food

BY JULIE GRABOWSKI

eciding what’s for lunch has never been so appealing. At Kidango’s 16th Annual Taster’s Showcase you can have it all with tantalizing tastes from 30 local restaurants, caterers, food distributors and wineries, all in support of a great cause. For more than 30 years Kidango has been dedicated to the well-being and success of children and families offering various programs and services through 41 centers throughout Alameda and Santa Clara Counties. Twentyone of these centers are in the TriCity area alone. Funds raised from Taster’s Showcase will supplement Kidango’s early education and child development

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programs including Head Start, Nutrition program, Early Education, Mental Health and Early Intervention Services. More than a day care, Kidango looks at the needs in the community and works to provide kids with what they need to be prepared so-

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cially, emotionally and cognitively in every aspect of life. “It is so they can have the resources to be successful at school and at home and in their lives ultimately,” says Grants Manager Marc Baker. While individual centers do fundraisers to fulfill certain projects or needs, Taster’s Showcase is the agency’s main fundraiser.

By Julie Grabowski Play is the order of the day at the annual Healthy Kids Day, a nation-wide event through the YMCA encouraging healthy habits and physical activities for kids and families. On Saturday, April 16, the Fremont/Newark Y invites the community out to Lake Elizabeth for a day packed with hand-on activities and information.

BY ANGIE WANG PHOTOS BY ANITA ALEM Over 56 schools from across the nation, competed in the annual Silicon Valley Regional (SVR) held April 2 at San Jose State

University. SVR is a three-day event that began on Thursday with practice rounds and ended Saturday with finals and an awards ceremony. continued on page 6

Fremont/Newark Y has participated in Healthy Kids Day for several years, but only in the last four have they made the day a collaborative effort with other local agencies, which has made the event a big success. This year the Y partners with Kidango, Mission Valley ROP, Ohlone College Child Development Department and the City of Fremont to offer a four-hour fun fest for kids and parents alike with games, activities, bounce house and more. Y Executive Director David Hembree says the event is “a highlighting of good services for everyone.” Over 30 service providers will be on hand, including Fremont Unified School District’s preschool program, Sunrise Energy, Palo Alto continued on page 6

INDEX Protective Services . . . . . . . . 8 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Arts & Entertainment . . . . . . 21

Kid Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Public Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Bookmobile Schedule . . . . . . 15

It’s a date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Classified. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Mind Twisters . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Editorial/Opinion . . . . . . . . . 27

Life Cornerstones . . . . . . . . . 37 Obituary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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April 12, 2011

Do You Suffer from Pain, Bloating, Excessive Bleeding?

f you suffer from pain, bloattreat them, including uterine ficancerous, Barrie explained. They ing, excessive bleeding, or broids, excessive menstruation, can grow as a single tumor or other gynecological problems, and incontinence. there can be many of them. Fiyou may be a candidate for a Fibroids are muscular tumors broids can be tiny like a seed or minimally invasive treatment opthat grow on the wall of the the size of a grapefruit. tion that could help you get your uterus and are almost always nonShe said fibroids are a comlife back. mon condition among “We can provide minimally women, particularly as invasive treatment options for they age. Not all women many common conditions,” with fibroids have sympsaid Dr. Stacey Barrie, a gynetoms, which can include cologist and member of the heavy bleeding, bloating, Washington Hospital medical pressure on the bladder or staff. “Minimally invasive prorectum, frequent urinacedures generally have shorter tion, pain during sex, and recovery times than more invareproductive problems. sive surgical techniques, allowResearchers don’t ing women to get back to their know what causes finormal activities sooner.” broids, Barrie said, but Barrie will present “Minisome women seem to be mally Invasive Treatment for more at risk for developHysterectomy” on Tuesday, ing them. Risk factors inApril 19, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. clude age (over 30), family The free seminar will be held history, ethnic origin, obeat the Conrad E. Anderson, sity, and eating habits, acM.D. Auditoriums, located cording to the U.S. at 2500 Mowry Avenue Department of Health (Washington West) in Freand Human Services Ofmont. You can register online fice on Women’s Health. at www.whhs.com or call African-American women (800) 963-7070 for more in- On Tuesday, April 19 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dr. Stacey Barrie are more likely to develop who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, will talk formation. fibroids along with women about treatment options and explain the benefits of roShe will discuss three botic assisted surgery.The free seminar will be held at the who consume large Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditoriums, located at 2500 amounts of red meat. women’s health issues and the minimally invasive proce- Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. You can For some women, the register online at www.whhs.com or call (800) 963-7070 dures that are available to best course of treatment for more information.

for fibroids is to remove the uterus through a surgical procedure called a hysterectomy. Barrie will explain how a minimally invasive hysterectomy is performed through small incisions using two robotic arms and a tiny camera. Robotic Arms are Precise and Flexible "The camera is three dimensional, so I get a much clearer view inside the patient," she said. "The robotic arms are very precise and flexible. They move in ways that aren’t possible with manual surgical tools.” Fibroids can lead to excessive bleeding, but they are not the only cause. Heavy menstrual bleeding can also result from hormonal changes, pregnancy complications, trauma, medications like blood thinners, pelvic inflammatory disease, stress, changes in diet and exercise routines, and a number of other reasons, according to Barrie. She will explain how a minimally invasive procedure called endometrial ablation is used to treat excessive menstruation. Endometrial ablation destroys the lining of the uterus and the scar tissue that forms prevents bleeding. “Basically we cauterize the lining of the uterus,” Barrie said.

“This procedure is for women who have completed their childbearing years.” Incontinence is often the result of the wear and tear caused by childbirth, according to Barrie. Incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine. Some women may lose a few drops of urine during certain activities like running, coughing, or sneezing. Others may feel a strong, sudden urge to urinate just before losing a large amount of urine, she explained. While incontinence is more common in older women, it is not an inevitable part of aging; it is a medical condition, Barrie said. It occurs when there are problems with the muscles and nerves that control the holding and releasing of urine. She will discuss a minimally invasive technique being used to treat incontinence called a suburethral sling. The procedure helps to bolster the ligament that attaches the urethra to the pubic bone, Barrie explained. “We are seeing a lot of success with these types of minimally invasive procedures,” she said. “In fact, I use the minimally invasive laparoscopic technique for more than 90 percent of the hysterectomies I perform.”

InHealth broadcasts on Comcast Channel 78 in Fremont, Newark and Union City and online at www.inhealth.tv The full schedule of InHealth programs listed below can also be viewed in real time on the Washington Hospital website, www.whhs.com

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Inside Washington Hospital: Patient Safety

Men's Health Fair: Heart Healthy Living

Surgical Interventions for Sleep Apnea

Keys to Healthy Eyes (New)

Inside Washington Hospital: Advances in Cardiac Care

Women's Health Conference: Digestive Disorders

Osteoporosis and What to do to Prevent it

New Techniques to Treat Back Pain (New)

Think Pink: Nutritious Foods for Breast Health Think Pink: Women's Center Update

VInside Washington Hospital: Advances in Cardiac Care

Keys to Healthy Eyes (New)

Alzheimer's Disease Research Update

Women's Health Conference: Good Balance in Your Daily Activities

Women's Health Conference: Organic Think Pink: Breast Cancer Gardening Demonstration and Vitamin D

World Kidney Day

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Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 9, 2011

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Arthritis: Do I Have One of 100 Types?

Disaster Preparedness

Superbugs: Are We Winning the Germ War? Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 9, 2011 Influenza and Other Contagious Respiratory Conditions

Cough or Shortness of Breath, What to Do About It

Raising Awareness About Stroke

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Voices InHealth: The Legacy Caring for an Older Adult: Strength Training System

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Strengthen Your Back! Learn to Improve Your Back Fitness

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Inside Washington Hospital: InHealth Special Report: Stroke Response Team The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Part 1 Nutrition for People with Kidney DiseasePeripheral Vascular Disease: Leg Weakness, Symptoms and Treatment & Percutaneous (Under the Skin) Treatment

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Diabetes and Your Hormones (Late Start)

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 9, 2011

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What Are Your Vital Signs Telling You? Exercises to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure and Slow Your Heart Rate

for Lower Back Disorders

New Techniques to Treat Back Pain (New)

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 9, 2011

Voices InHealth: Washington's Community Cancer Program

InHealth Special Report: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Part 2

Keys to Healthy Eyes (New) Latest Principles for Wound Care

Important Immunizations for Healthy Adults

Your Concerns InHealth: Senior Scam Prevention

Learn About Foods That Help Your Digestive System

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 9, 2011

Learn About Foods That Help Your Digestive System Diabetes Health Fair 2010: Cooking Demonstration: Learn About Healthy Eating

Do You Suffer From Anxiety or Depression? (Late Start)

Are You at Risk for Diabetes? - Learn the Signs (Late Start)

Maintaining Heart Health with Diabetes

Financial Scams: How to Protect Yourself (Late Start)

Tips to Making Your Golden Years Healthier (Late Start)

New Surgical Techniques for Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement

Take the Steps: What You Should Know About Foot Care (Late Start)

Management of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Men's Health Fair Panel Discussion

Voices InHealth: The Greatest Gift of All Men's Health Fair: Stroke and Interventions Used

Community Based Senior Supportive Services Men's Health Fair: Meniscal Tears of the Knee

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 9, 2011

InHealth Special Report: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Part 3

Inside Washington Hospital: Advances in Cardiac Care (Late Start) Sepsis: Treatment of a Top 10 Killer Fitting Physical Activity Into Your Day

Learn About Nutrition for a Healthy Life

Surgical Treatment for Diabetes

Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tremors and Epilepsy

Eating Out with Diabetes

Kidney Disease Nutrition for People with Kidney Disease

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Heel Problems and Treatment Options

Your Concerns InHealth: Vitamin Supplements

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Voices InHealth: Bras for Body & Soul (Late Start)

Crohn's & Colitis, Stomach Cancer and Irritable Bowel Disorders

Inside Washington Hospital: The Green Team Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Everything You Need to Know about Caregiving (Late Start)

Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement

Women's Health Conference: Complimentary Therapy: Art,Yoga and Meditation

Skin Care and Prevention of Skin Cancer

George Mark Children's House - A New Way Home (Late Start)

Diabetes Health Fair 2010: Diabetes and the Kidneys Voices InHealth: Nursing Excellence - Journey to Magnet Status

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Enhanced MRI Capabilities Improve Cancer Treatment Direction Washington Hospital’s Outpatient Imaging Center recently upgraded its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to provide the latest advances in this important tool for diagnosing and treating various medical conditions, including cancer. “We are pleased to be able to offer this advanced MRI technology, which is not commonly available outside of large university hospitals,” says radiologist Jacob Wouden, M.D. “The new MRI capabilities will enhance our already excellent Cancer Care Program even more, enabling local patients to have the highest quality imaging technology without having to travel across the Bay.” Dr. Wouden is an MRI specialist who completed a magnetic resonance imaging fellowship at Harvard.

Washington Hospital’s Outpatient Imaging Center recently upgraded its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to provide the latest advances in this important tool for diagnosing and treating various medical conditions, including cancer. To learn more about MRI services at Washington Hospital’s Outpatient Imaging Center, call (510) 739-6061 or visit whhs.com/imagingcenter.

MRI is a non-invasive imaging procedure that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the human body. The magnetic field is produced by passing an electric current through wire coils in the MRI unit. Other coils, placed around the part of the body being scanned, send and receive radio waves to produce signals that are processed by a computer to produce a series of images. “Surface coils are usually not sufficient to produce detailed images of areas such as the prostate gland and rectum,” notes Dr. Wouden. “One of the capabilities our new system offers is endorectal MRI, in which a small coil is placed inside the rectum, giving us much greater visualization of prostate and rectal cancers.” Endorectal MRI is used after a biopsy and diagnosis of prostate or rectal cancer to help evaluate the extent of the cancer and define the proper course of treatment, according to Dr. Wouden. “Endorectal MRI can determine the stage of prostate or rectal cancer, specifically whether it is still confined or has spread to surrounding structures such as the bladder, urinary tract, seminal vesicles, or nearby lymph nodes,” he explains. “Choosing the proper treatment can be a complicated decision, and information from endorectal MRI can help guide the process. For example, if the cancer has spread outside the prostate gland, it might be more appropriate to do radiation therapy or chemotherapy, rather than surgery. “We also inject a contrast agent so that the structure and surrounding blood vessels that we are examining show up more clearly,” he adds. “A computer-aided detection software package helps assess how much and how quickly the contrast agent washes in and out. Because tumors have more blood vessels than surrounding tissues, the contrast agent moves in and out of tumors more quickly.“ Dr. Wouden outlines some of the ways that endorectal MRI can also be used in pre-treatment planning for prostate cancer: “The MRI can show if the tumor involves the nerves surrounding the prostate, which might cause urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction if damaged. That would help the surgeon plan a surgery to spare those nerves if the cancer has not spread there. For radiotherapy, the radiation oncologist needs to know where to apply the radiation, and the MRI can help pinpoint the location.” While primarily used to help stage cancers and determine treatment options, endorectal MRI may be used as an additional screening tool for prostate cancer in some cases. “Endorectal MRI can be useful if the doctor suspects prostate cancer because the patient’s PSA level is high, but a biopsy of the prostate is negative and may have missed the cancer,” Dr. Wouden says. “The MRI can direct a second biopsy to the correct location. In addition, if a patient has already had prostatectomy surgery but his PSA level rises again, an endorectal MRI could detect a local recurrence around the surgical site.” Dr. Wouden adds that endorectal MRI is just one of several new advanced MRI capabilities available at Washington Hospital. Others include: • MR enterography: Evaluation of the small bowel, especially for patients with known or suspected inflammatory bowel disease. • MR urography: Imaging of the urinary tract. • Hepatic MRI with Eovist: Evaluation of the liver and biliary system. • Adrenal MRI: Imaging of the adrenal glands (above the kidneys). • Advanced MR angiography including TRICKS: Evaluation of arterial disease throughout the body, including peripheral vascular disease in the limbs, the renal arteries (supplying the kidneys), carotid arteries (supplying the brain), mesenteric arteries (supplying the bowel), and the aorta (main artery supplying the body).

For more information about MRI services at Washington Hospital’s Outpatient Imaging Center, call (510) 739-6061 or visit whhs.com/imagingcenter.

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Program Geared Toward Women Focuses on Whole Foods, Realistic Approach

chieving and main problems areas that conmaintaining a tribute to their weight issues,” healthy weight Mazzei explains. “Everyone is easier said than done, comes from a different place, isn’t it? And it seems like and they’re going to need differtoday, as a society, we’re ent skills to achieve their weight always on the hunt for a loss goals.” quick fix. But for those Mazzei says women typiserious about reaching a cally have one or two specific healthy weight—and problem habits—such as ingeststaying there—it’s time ing too many empty calories for a reality check. And through beverages like flavored that’s exactly what the coffees and soda or trouble deRight Weigh program at termining the right portion size. the Washington Fortunately, because it’s not Women’s Center offers: one-size-fits-all, the Right a realistic way to get to a Weigh program easily accomhealthy weight and stay modates a variety of ages and there. No tricks, no fads lifestyles, including women who and no shortcuts. have struggled to take off the “I think that our proweight or have given up on gram is a little more quick-fix diets. broad and based more “We get a broad spectrum of on reality eating than it ladies in the program,” accordis about figuring out ing to Hesser. “Some are in their points or counting calomid-40s and are done having ries, and the latest rechildren. They might still have search is pointing to that 15 pounds of baby fat. going in that direction— Others are just saying, ‘I’m getaway from counting,” ting older and I should start Anna Mazzei, instructor of the Right Weigh Program, holds a ceraccording to Kathy looking at things I can do to be tificate in Adult Weight Management from the American Diabetes Hesser, R.N., clinical co- Association and has been a registered dietician at Washington Hos- healthier.’ The truth is that as pital for more than 23 years. The next session of the Right Weigh you get older it becomes harder ordinator at the Program begins next month. Call (510) 608-1356 to schedule a to lose weight because your meWomen’s Center. private consultation. But if you’re not tabolism slows down.” counting calories, then Many of the women in the that are less calorie dense, higher in what exactly are you doing to lose program also are dealing with fiber and higher in vitamins and weight? According to Hesser, the chronic diseases and health condiminerals. Right Weigh program focuses tions that require extra supervision. “The more whole foods we eat, more on what you’re eating—to “I like that the program is superthe better it is for us. The Right help you feel satisfied, to meet vised by a registered dietitian,” Weigh program is based on that your nutritional requirements and Hesser says. “Anna’s expertise offers concept.” feel better overall. more of a safety net for people beIt also helps that the program “There’s more of a focus on cause she has the tools to consider the looks at each person as an individwhole foods—which means foods whole person, whether that individual, not an equation, according to that are not man-made,” she exual has diabetes or kidney problems. Anna Mazzei, R.D., C.D.E., the plains. “If you’re eating a lot of “We don’t want people going on Washington Hospital registered diefruits, vegetables, portion-sized pro- titian who instructs the program. crash diets. In fact, Anna doesn’t tein (not all from animal sources), even like the word diet.” “The programs offers a comprethen you’re probably going to lose hensive look at weight managecontinued on page 4 weight without thinking about the ment, but participants also get an calories, because you’re eating foods individualized hour to discuss their

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QUALITY CONCERNS

hen high-mileage automobiles display poor ride quality at lower speeds, the problem most likely rests with suspension components instead of tires and wheels. Ride problems that are intermittent and most noticeable over rough roads are usually indicative of broken rather than worn suspension components. Once suspension components become worn, their ability to absorb road movement fades. At this stage, the vehicle’s ability to steer, stop, and corner deteriorates and the ride becomes rougher. Usually, it is the struts and shock absorbers that are at fault. These suspension components can wear out without any external leaks or breaks, and because they wear out slowly, drivers

may not realize how badly the ride has deteriorated. If your ride is rough, it's more than just a comfort issue. If you have trouble controlling the car properly, it can become a safety issue. That's why you need to schedule regular preventative maintenance with BAY STAR AUTO CARE. Our ASE-certified technicians can catch small problems -- like worn suspension components - when they are fast and simple to repair, before they break and contribute to a bad accident. Give us a call today for an appointment. HINT: Torn, squished, ripped, or missing rubber mounts and bushings in the suspension system are common causes of poor ride quality.

Gary Singh is the owner of Bay Star Auto Care at 1275 Atlantic St. near Western Ave., here in Union City. Phone: 489-3331

Mazzei has been a registered dietitian at Washington Hospital for more than 20 years and holds a certificate in Adult Weight Management from the American Diabetes Association. She counsels participants in the Right Weigh program to achieve a healthy weight loss of one to two pounds a week. During the 12-week program, Hesser says participants often see other benefits to their health and emotional wellbeing. “When I see ladies from Right Weigh in other classes like the Arthritis Foundation exercise class, they just beam and I can see their confidence is better,” she says. “Our Right Weigh participants just seem so radiant when I see them, and that’s neat for me.” Geared exclusively for women, the program includes eight, small-group sessions over a 12week period. Classes include individual weight checks followed

by group education sessions on pertinent topics that help the individual stay focused on her weight management goals. Each group session starts off with an interactive lecture and participants are encouraged to ask questions and provide their own perspectives. Those enrolled in the program will also meet one-on-one with the dietitian for an hour-long session to evaluate and discuss individual goals and specific needs. But Mazzei says the first step—even before enrolling in the Right Weigh program—is preparing mentally to make permanent changes. Once women do that, she says, Right Weigh offers them a comprehensive toolset for building a healthier lifestyle. “I always tell people, ‘You are never going to stop doing this. You can’t go back to what you did before,’” she explains. “At the same time, I don’t think about

weight management and diet in terms of restrictions. Let’s not make food a bad thing. When we say ‘diet,’ there are so many great foods to eat and it’s about discovering new products, new ways to prepare things and trying brand new foods. No, you can’t eat the entire package of Oreo cookies, but there are lots of other things you can enjoy.” The time is now To register for the Right Weigh nutrition program beginning next month, call Kathy Hesser at (510) 608-1356. Group classes meet once a week for the first four weeks. Then sessions meet every two weeks for the next two months. The fee for the entire program is $185. Group classes and meetings will take place inside the Washington Women’s Center, Suite 150, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont.

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Whether a dessert lover, wine aficionado, carnivore, vegetarian, or coffee addict, Taster’s Showcase has you covered with a variety of tasty offerings from a diverse group of vendors including BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, Cosmopolitan Catering, DasBrew, Inc., Dessert Lovers, Federico’s Tapas and Wine Bar, Fenestra Winery, Gelato Classico, Gerry's Grill, Jack's Brewing Company, Kinder’s Meats Deli & BBQ, Massimo's, Ola's Coffee and Tea, Papillon, Super Suppers, Sushi Tango, Trader Joes (Fremont), The Prolific Oven, and Thomas Coyne Winery. Professional chef, caterer, author and culinary educator Mary Chamberlin heads a panel of expert judges that will award honors in 12 food categories. She will be joined by Daniel Arias, chef instructor at Mission College; caterer Deborah Carpenter; Nolan Bourgeois, certified ServSafe instructor and caterer; and caterer Jeanne Miller. After sampling the best on offer the panel will distribute awards such as Best Appetizer, Best Meat Entrée, Best Vegetarian Entrée, Best Specialty Food, Best Rice/Pasta, Best Dessert, Best Homemade Dish, and Best Presentation and Table Decoration. A people’s choice award will also be given to the best red and white wine. Baker says the atmosphere of the event is fairly casual, very relaxed and jovial with everyone out to have a good time and all the vendors “putting their best foot forward.” “They’re there out of the goodness of their heart,” he says.

In addition to the terrific selection of food, attendees will also experience the excitement of live and silent auctions with an impressive collection of items from over 60 generous donors. The auctions offer something for all interests, with themed gift baskets containing items from Asian Art Museum, Byington Winery & Vineyard, California Canoe and Kayak, Children’s Fairyland, Cobb’s Comedy Club, John Paulson Photography, Lake Chabot Golf Course, Lindsay Wildlife Museum, Q-Zar Laser Tag, Regan Nursery, SF Silent Film Festival, Strizzis Restaurants, and Winchester Mystery House. Families involved with Kidango have also created baskets; the money raised going back into their own specific center for books, fieldtrips or other needs. The live auction ups the dazzle, featuring six items including vacation getaways, yacht charter, and skybox courtesy of the Oakland A’s. Tickets purchased for the event grants attendees a commemorative wine glass as well as an entry into a raffle for 12 dinning certificates for two. Kidango honorary board member Rick Geha of Keller Williams Benchmark Properties will serve as emcee alongside Fremont City Councilmember Anu Natarajan. The food and wine will flow throughout the afternoon with the live auction taking place at 2 p.m., and the silent auction closing at 3:20 p.m. Food awards will be presented at the end of the event. Taster’s Showcase has remained pretty consistent over the

years according to Baker. “We continue to get the best restaurants in the Tri-City area, and the community continues to support what we do,” says Baker. “It’s getting the best food and wine and making sure people have a great time.” Over 200 people attended last year’s event which raised more than $53,000, and organizers have high hopes for this Sunday, aiming for an increase of 350 to 400 people with a goal of $75,000. “It’s a wonderful way of supporting our communities,” says Baker. “It’s just a fun, fabulous time.” Taster’s Showcase is the perfect opportunity to experience the great tastes available from our community’s kitchens while helping to give kids a strong and healthy foundation for a bright future. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $35 or at the door for $45. To buy tickets or to learn more call (510) 897-6912 or visit online at www.tastersshowcase.org. To learn more about Kidango’s programs and services visit www.kidango.org.

BY MIRIAM G. MAZLIACH

Campus Walk. The event, in memory of Stewart Dawson, a much-loved member of the Ohlone Community College District family, will take place on April 19. Dawson had worked for Ohlone as a security guard in Campus Police Service during the past six years. He also attended Ohlone where he attained an Associate’s degree in Administration of Justice. Tragically, he took his own life on December 28, 2010, attributable to depression. As a nature enthusiast, Stewart took amazing photos of animal life at Ohlone and was given the First Annual Environ-

mental Awareness award by the Environmental Studies Department. He is survived by family and friends and is fondly remembered as funny, caring, smart, and an animal-lover. To raise community awareness about depression and suicide prevention, the walk is open to all who wish to take part. Many of the walkers will be people who knew Dawson and will be there to honor his memory. Although there is no mandatory participation fee for the walk, this is a fundraiser for AFSP and donations are greatly appreciated.

Every 16 minutes, someone in the US dies from suicide, the nation’s 11th leading cause of death. Yet, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, over 90 percent of all people who commit suicide, suffer from a diagnosable and treatable psychiatric illness. So, in an effort to bring this once “taboo” subject out of the shadows, Ohlone College together with the Northern California Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), is hosting “Out-of-the-Darkness

16th Annual Taster’s Showcase Sunday, April 17 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Fremont Marriott 46100 Landing Parkway, Fremont (510) 897-6912 www.tastersshowcase.org Tickets: $35 in advance, $45 at the door

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SUBMITTED BY SACHIE JOHNS Join the Fremont Art Association-Digital Photography Group (FAA-DPG) on a scenic photo/ hiking adventure to Pacheco Pass State Park on Saturday, April 16, led by award-winning photographer, Cooksey Talbott. The park is well known for spectacular displays of spring wildflowers and breathtaking views. The flowers range from fairy rings of flowers edging vernal pools to swaths of poppies and lupine on hills overlooking San Luis Reservoir. Hike several miles on well-developed dirt trails towards Pig Pond and beyond. Meet at the FAA Gallery at 11 a.m. and proceed as a group to the Pacheco Pass State Park area. We are seeking volunteer drivers who can help with carpool on this 75-mile trip. Cost of gas will be shared. Wear walking or hiking shoes, bring a hat, water, coat, lunch, snacks, camera, batteries, memory, lens hood, polarizer, tripod (optional), and lens kit. Participants are required to sign a Release of Liability. The event will be cancelled in case of rain. For questions, call Cooksey at (510) 742-0548. For details, visit faadpg.ning.com. Photo/ Hike Adventure Saturday, April 16 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fremont Art Association Gallery 37659 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.FremontArtAssociation.org Share cost of gas

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Medical Foundation, Child Family Community Services, American Swim Academy, Top Flight Gymnastics, and Washington Township. Each provider will have an activity, educational information, recreation or healthy activity theme. Hembree says some come specifically for the event, while others out and about are drawn in to see what the party is about. People come and go throughout the day, but last year an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 people took part in Healthy Kids Day. “We’ve been fortunate. It’s a good time,” says Hembree. The event will be different for each parent according to their family’s needs, such as whether they need medical care for their kids or simply to find ideas to encourage active play. Program Director Catherine Rice says the day is an opportunity to meet the different needs of people in the

community while sparking enthusiasm for active involvement in their families. “We’re trying to encourage parents to spend quality time with their kids,” says Rice, as well as “show parents the simple things they can do with their kids outdoors.” The event shows that fun activities don’t have to be costly or complex, and offers plenty of free and simple games including those you can create yourself. Families will enjoy basketball, parachute games and songs, ring toss, hula hoop games, as well as get it in the bucket, where players have buckets attached to their waists and run around trying to get a bean bag into others’ buckets. Getting a jump on the event, the Y has provided a list of five simple ways that families can play and be more active together starting today: 1. Schedule a Game Night: Play games with the kids that incorpocontinued from page 1

Teams that participated in this event were all part of the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). FIRST stands for “For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.” Team competition encourages students to look into careers involved in engineering as well as business, by inspiring high school students and producing a hands-on experience. This enables students to work with tools and programs that professionals in the field use in their everyday jobs. FIRST founder Dean Kamen uses the word “competition” loosely; all aspects of competition are set aside when a team is in need of help. FIRST stresses that competitions aren’t about winning, they’re about how open a team is with their expertise and how many hands they are willing to lend another team to ensure their success as well. FRC starts their season with Kickoff, an event that announces

the season’s competition. For weeks prior to kickoff, FIRST releases a series of obscure clues leading up to the unveiling of the year’s event. This season, the chosen game was called Logo Motion, in which robots teams attempted to arrange inflated tubes in the shape of the FIRST logo: an interconnected triangle, circle, and square. FRC Team 2489, the Insomniacs, and FRC Team 1868, the Space Cookies are two teams from the Bay Area that competed at SVR on April 2. FRC Team 2489, the Insomniacs, is a newer team that originated at Mission San Jose High School (MSJHS). Over the years, the team has expanded to several other schools in FUSD, such as American High School, Irvington High School, and Washington High School. The Insomniacs welcome all interested students from anywhere in the district. Team 2489 stresses that robot-

rate physical activity, such as Charades. 2. Dance, Dance: Turn on your favorite party music and dance! Make this activity more fun with a dance contest. 3. Go Riding: Find a new bike path or park for a fun afternoon outdoors; grab your helmets and go rollerblading or bike riding. 4. Channel Your Inner Youth: Remember playing hopscotch, jump rope, Simon Says or freeze tag as a kid? Teach your favorite childhood game to your kid(s) and play them together.

5. Play Outside: Visit your neighborhood park or camp out in your backyard for some outdoor fun. Get everyone moving with fun sports like soccer, basketball or baseball. This weekend grab your kids, head outdoors and do what Saturdays were invented for. “Come out, make a play date, plan to do something fun and free,” says Rice, who suggests a minimum of two hours to get around and experience all the event has to offer. “They will have their hands full,” she promises.

For more information on Healthy Kids Day or to learn more about the programs of the Newark/Fremont YMCA call (510) 657-5200 or visit www.fremontymca.org.

ics is not solely for engineers by ensuring a proper balance between the team’s Business division and its Build division. Unlike other teams within FIRST programs, this team is one of the few who have just as many people working on the business side of the team as the build division, to raise money and to make sure that the Build division can afford to compete. For more information on the Insomniacs, visit www.team2489.org or email info@team2489.org to hear more about the team. On the other hand, Team 1868, the Space Cookies, is made up of Girl Scouts from throughout Northern California. However, many participants are from FUSD. The Space Cookies are unique because they are made up entirely of a group of motivated high school girls that show a clear interest in engineering. During SVR, Team 1868 worked its way up in the rankings and made it to quarter finals, semifinals, and eventually finals

as well. The Space Cookies ranked sixth out of 56 teams that competed; they also received recognition for winning the Innovation in Control Award as well as the regional Chairman’s Award. Captain Christina Wettersten earned the Dean’s List Award, an award only presented to team members that strongly exemplify FIRST’s core values.

For more information on Team 1868, visit www.spacecookies.org. FIRST founder Dean Kamen describes this robotics competition as the “varsity sport of the mind.” Join many other Bay Area students in exploring the fields of engineering and business. For more information about FIRST Robotics, visit www.usfirst.org.

Healthy Kids Day Saturday, April 16 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lake Elizabeth Pavilion 40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy. Fremont (510) 657-5200 www.fremontymca.org Free

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terrible reminder of how swiftly tragedy can strike happened just the other day. An OHS Special Assistance client brought up the death of her beloved and otherwise healthy cat who chewed on a potted lily plant she had just brought home and left on the counter for just a short while... but long enough for him to chew on a few leaves. Within a short while he was in kidney failure and didn’t survive. To say that she was devastated is an understatement. Although it’s hard to be sure these days, it looks like it may possibly be spring outside with green tendrils reaching out to test the weather for warming signs. Even a couple of our indoor plants have shown signs of new growth and it’s difficult to believe when looking at the beautiful buds and lush foliage that so many can pose a serious risk to the health of our animal companions. Young animals, like human children, are very inquisitive. It’s natural behavior for puppies and kittens and other young critters to want to investigate… everything; they sniff, smell and usually want to taste almost anything and everything. Unfortunately, curiosity can really kill the cat or the dog. And while not all plants may be deadly, munching on many can result in severe digestive problems. There are two main areas where such danger may occur: inside the house, and outside of it. Each area presents different types of poisons. Inside the house, bored animals usually get themselves in trouble; cats seem to have a craving for sweet young grass shoots, and if that’s not available may decide to sample house plants as a handy alternative. Outside it's usually a cat or dog's curiosity that endangers them while companion rabbits are natural nibblers. It’s surprising how many common house and garden plants present a clear and present danger. Even chewing on the leaves can cause serious health problems. It has been found that more than 700 plants have been identified as producing physiologically active or toxic substances in sufficient amounts to cause harmful effects in animals with reactions ranging from nausea to death. By identifying the most common plant varieties that may cause health problems, it can help to choose the safest ones for your individual circumstances. Beautiful spring and fall flowering bulbs are a favorite for the natural canine habit of digging; the “fruit’ of the adventure, if eaten, can be a killer. It would be wise to consider this when you decide to locate your bulbs. Included among the more popular, but toxic bulbs are iris, daffodil, day lily, hyacinth and lily of the valley.

A number of garden trees can also produce systemic toxic effects on animals and in some cases cause fatalities. Seeds from apples, pits or seeds from apricots, cherries, peaches and the blackened husks from walnuts contain toxic elements that can cause serious harm. Surprisingly, avocados heralded as a human health food are poisonous to rabbits, birds, horses, goats and cows. Your home vegetable garden can also have plants that can adversely affect or even kill. Among the more common are grapes, rhubarb leaves, onions, tomato vines and stem, potato shoots and sprouts which carry many dietary hazards that don’t necessarily apply to humans. For all our similarities, we are different creatures with different body chemistries. The number of garden plants whose leaves, berries, seeds, fruit, bark, roots, or the entire plants pose danger is pretty astounding. While house and garden plants provide lush beauty and enjoyment, they can prove to be a major cause of problems for our companion animals. In fact, we live in a world that surrounds us with poison. Plants, looking to their own best interests, produce an incredible array of toxic concoctions. The toxic effects of plants vary with the species, health status, and age of the individual. Time of year, humidity, growth conditions, growth stage, and other factors also play a role in hazards posed by toxic plants. In Northern California, the aptly named Death Mushroom abounds. When you see mushrooms in your yard after a spring rain, be sure to dispatch them quickly before a curious or mouthy young dog decides they just might be tasty. If ingested, they can cause irreversible liver damage and death. By becoming aware and knowledgeable of the dangers of certain plants to your particular animal family member and your situation, you can prevent a lot of heartache and expense. Plants that are hazardous to your animal companion are extensive and impossible to list here. The following resources will help you find out if your garden or home is harboring plants that put your animal friend in danger: http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/foods_poisonous_to_pets.html http://www.aspca.org/Pet-care/poison-control/Plants.aspx?page=7 http://cats.about.com/od/hazardousplants/ www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/anispecies.html If you suspect you have a poison-related emergency contact your veterinarian immediately. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center can be reached 24-hours a day at (888) 426-4435. A $65 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.

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www.ohlonehumanesociety.org Hundreds of healthy, adoptable animals are available at the TriCity Animal Shelter and other local shelters and rescue organizations. Visit www.petfinder.com where you can enter your city or zip code and search by breed, size, gender and other criteria. Nearly 12,500 rescue groups list more than a quarter-million animals available for adoption. Please save one today.

SUBMITTED BY SHIRLEY NG Kidango received a $15,000 grant from the Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit Program in Southern Alameda to implement a series of workshops to promote positive family dynamics and interactions for families with young children. Through these workshops, parents/caregivers who need support in handling child behavioral concerns will learn positive, non-violent approaches to promote their children's optimal social-emotional development. This series of workshops was developed by the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning. Kidango anticipates that the young children whose parents/caregivers participate in this program will also show an increase in their capacity to empathize with others, show greater impulse control, and an increase in their ability to utilize conflict negation techniques in their interactions with others. Their children will benefit as their parents/caregivers teach them peaceful conflict resolution skills that will impact their relationships for the rest of their lives, helping to end cycles of abuse and violence For more information on Kidango visit http://www.kidango.org/

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Fremont Crime News SUBMITTED BY DETECTIVE BILL VETERAN School officials reported on Thursday April 7 that a 16-yearold student threatened to bring an automatic rifle to school. Sergeant Griese and Officers Morales responded to Seneca Center on Chapel Way, but the student did not attend class. Thursday, April 7 Officers responded to 39300 block of Blacow Road on a report of an interrupted residential burglary. The suspect, an 18-year-old Hispanic male, wearing a black sweatshirt and blue jeans, attempted to enter the victim’s home through a bathroom win-

dow. When confronted by the homeowner, the suspect ran to a waiting black, newer model 4door Lexus and fled toward the Fremont Adult School. Officers were dispatched to 4300 block Alema Terrace after a homeowner interrupted a burglar inside the home on Thursday, April 7. Police describe him as 5’9” tall, last seen wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt with the hood up. On April 7, Police arrested a man for child endangerment. The man argued with his son and, in a fit of rage, kicked the son out of the car. His son ended up sitting on the hood of the car while it was moving. The subject slammed on the brakes and his

Union City Report SUBMITTED BY CITY OF UNION CITY On Thursday (3/31), The East Bay Regional Parks helicopter, “Eagle 1”, spotted three juveniles spray- painting graffiti on a wall on F Street at 11th Street. The pilot contacted UCPD and directed officers to where the crime was occurring. One juvenile suspect was arrested and transported to juvenile hall. On Friday (4/1), officers responded to a robbery report at Best Buy in the Union Landing Shopping Center. The victim claimed that he was robbed at gunpoint while shopping inside the store. Officers reviewed the video surveillance tape and discovered evidence that indicated the robbery did not occur. The supposed “victim” gave false contact information and the case was closed as unfounded. On Saturday (4/2), a keen-eyed patrol officer noticed three unsavory characters acting suspiciously in the Pep Boys parking lot. A routine contact turned into an investigative stop, a lawful detention, and a subsequent search of three parolees that led to several arrests and the recovery of methamphetamine, a scale, cell phone records of drug sales, and a quantity of cash. Also on Saturday (4/2), another case involving methamphetamine occurred on Deborah Drive when a resident called UCPD to report hearing noises and someone “crying for help” near her residence. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate anyone in distress. They did, however, locate the original caller who was under the influence of methamphetamine, in possession of a methamphetamine pipe, and hearing “voices”. The person was arrested and taken to the county jail. Early on Sunday (4/3), morning a patrol officer responded to a business on Volpey Way to assist a loss prevention agent take a theft suspect into custody. Apparently, the business had been the victim of several recent thefts, possibly an “inside job”. The loss prevention agent hid in the area on a “stakeout” and caught the subject as he attempted to open a door to the business. The suspect is a recently terminated employee. The case is being reviewed at the district attorney’s office for prosecution. Also on Sunday morning (4/3), officers spent the early hours searching for a missing female adult that was deemed to be “at-risk” due to her mental and physical limitations. Several hours later, the female was located in a neighborhood in Fremont knocking on doors and asking for help. She was reunited at her care-home facility on San Andreas Drive. On Monday (4/4), several 911 calls were generated in the Decoto neighborhood when a loose pit bull attacked another pit bull being walked by a 13-year- old on Whipple Road near ‘A’ Street. The young man was unable to control his leashed pit-bull and both dogs began fighting each other in the middle of the roadway. A passing police officer witnessed the dog fight and intervened using his Taser gun to stop the aggressive dog from seriously injuring the dog on the leash. The aggressive dog was captured by Animal Control and transported to the animal shelter. On Wednesday (4/6), an officer responded to Washington Hospital to interview a victim who had been punched in the face, knocked to the ground, and robbed of his wallet and personal items. The victim received several fractures to his facial area but is expected to recover. The robbery occurred on Dyer Street near Alvarado Blvd. The suspects ran away after the assault and were not located. The Investigations unit is studying similar robberies in the area in an effort to identify those responsible for the crime. Early on Thursday morning (4/7 at 3:30 AM), officers responded to the area of Alvarado-Niles Road near Highway 880 to investigate the report of an injury traffic collision. A Union City resident in his 20’s was driving westbound on Alvarado-Niles Road at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his car, hit an obstacle, and flew through the air. The impact of the collision broke the driver’s seatbelt and he was ejected from the car and thrown into the air. The driver, who received life-threatening injuries, was located lying in the weeds near the freeway onramp approximately 200+ feet from the vehicle. It is suspected that the driver was intoxicated. The car was completely destroyed and the collision investigation backed up traffic for most of the morning commute as Alvarado-Niles Road was completely closed in both directions for almost four hours.

son fell off the vehicle at Chiltern Drive and Lemos Lane. An automobile traveling westbound on Kato Road collided with a light pole on Tuesday, April 5. The driver and a passenger suffered major injuries. An apartment maintenance worker found a 65-year-old male deceased inside his apartment on Tuesday, April 5. There were no signs of foul play. The Alameda Coroner’s Office responded and recovered the body for further investigation. Police arrested a 22-year-old man for possessing a loaded weapon in public. The subject was involved in a fight at Motel 6 on Tuesday, April 5.

Clamp down on drivers using cell phones SUBMITTED BY DETECTIVE BILL VETERAN, FREMONT PD Law enforcement across the state is cracking down on cell phone use and texting. The Fremont Police Department has joined efforts to clamp down on distracted drivers and as part of California’s first Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, over 225 local agencies plus 103 CHP Area Commands will conduct zero tolerance enforcements. A ticket for violating either the hands-free or no texting law costs a minimum of $159; subsequent tickets cost $279. Distracted driving is one of the leading factors in fatal and serious injury crashes. Drivers who use hand-held devices are four times as likely to get into serious injury crashes. “We take the issue of distracted driving very seriously,” said Fremont PD Traffic Lieutenant Mark Riggs. “Cell phone use and texting while driving is such a serious concern that we are putting officers on the road to enforce zero tolerance. Is that text message or cell phone call really worth $159?” Studies show that there is no difference between risks of hands-free and hand-held cell phone conversations; both can result in “inattention blindness” when the brain isn’t seeing what is clearly visible because the driver's focus is on the phone conversation and not on the road. There are simple measures drivers can take to minimize distractions in the vehicle: Turn your phone off or put it out of reach before starting the car. Alert callers that you are unable to take calls when driving by changing your voice mail message. Make it a point not to call or text anyone who may be driving, such as during the commute to and from work or school, especially parents calling teen drivers. If you need to make an important call or respond to a text message, pull over to a safe place to do so. Using one of the available mobile phone apps that holds calls and incoming texts is also a good option.

Auto hits tree, driver seriously injured SUBMITTED BY SGT. D. SATO, UNION CITY PD Early Thursday morning, March 31, a driver traveling westbound on AlvaradoNiles Road near Interstate 880, was seriously injured after he lost control of his 1991 Toyota MR-2 which traversed the center median and collided with trees. The driver was identified as 19-year-old Christopher Rauch. Ranch was thrown from the vehicle when it rolled over before coming to rest on the south side of Alvarado-Niles Road. He was taken to Eden Hospital. Some debris from the collision struck an eastbound vehicle causing minor damage. The occupant of that vehicle was not harmed. Anyone with further information on this collision should contact Union City Police Department at (510) 675-5221.

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Personal Emergency Preparedeness you know what shelter in place (SIP) is? Insight into all of the above, plus many more useful topics related to disaster preparedness for you or your loved ones, will be addressed at this class. This valuable information is offered by experts of the Fremont Fire Department to all community members and everyone is encouraged to attend. It is an excellent opportunity to ask the experts any questions or concerns that you may have. Personal Emergency Preparedeness (PEP) class Thursday, April 14 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Ardenwood Elementary School Multi Purpose Room 33955 Lodovico Court, Fremont (510) 794-0392

SUBMITTED BY SHWETA SINGH, PTA HEALTH AND SAFETY CHAIR ARDENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Are you prepared for a major disaster? Do you know what you and your loved ones should do in the event of an earthquake? What essential items do you need in an emergency backpack? How much water, food and types of food should you store? Where should you store your earthquake supplies? How can you minimize damage within your house during an earthquake? What emergency services will be available for dispatch in the event of a major disaster? Do

Burglary suspect SUBMITTED BY SERGEANT DARYL SEQUEIRA, MILPITAS PD PHOTO COURTESY OF MILPITAS PD Milpitas Police have arrested 19-year-old San Jose resident David Curtis Ramirez Galvan as a burglary suspect. Galvan was taken into custody near 1100 block of Stardust Way, a home that was recently burglarized. On Thursday, March 31 at about 3:28 p.m., Milpitas police saw the suspect, carrying a large plastic bag, walking in The Pines, a residential area. Officers followed the subject and noticed him rummaging through the bag, pulling jewelry from it. Due to recent residential burglaries throughout the city involving the theft of jewelry, police detained the suspect for suspicious activity. Property in the subject’s bag was found to be linked to the residential burglary on Stardust Way. Galvan was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for burglary, possession of stolen property and grand theft. Anyone with any information regarding this investigation or other similar incidents is enDavid Curtis Ramirez Galvan was booked into the couraged to call the Milpitas Police Department Santa Clara County Main Jail for burglary, possession of stolen property and grand theft at (408) 586-2400. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Milpitas Police Department Crime Tip hotline at (408) 586-2500, or online at www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov.

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SUBMITTED BY BATTALION CHIEF SCOTT BROWN, MILPITAS PD A fire broke out in a house on 442 Murray Street at about 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 29. When firefighters arrived, they observed heavy smoke and flames coming from the front of the structure. A Rapid Intervention Team was established allowing Fire Companies to make an offensive interior fire attack. The fire was under control within 30 min-

utes with the help of the Fremont Fire Department. Outside agencies assisting the Milpitas Fire Department included the Fremont Fire Department, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Santa Clara County Fire Associates. Personnel and resources utilized to control this two-alarm fire included 23 firefighters; four Engine Companies; one Mobil Command Unit, three Ladder Trucks, one Urban Search and Rescue Unit, four police officers and one Fire Investigator. Cause of the fire has not been determined and is currently under investigation. Estimated loss was placed at $300,000. No injuries were reported.

SUBMITTED BY BART NEY The next phase of the Dumbarton Bridge’s seismic retrofit began on April 7. Thirty-two steel plates will be installed on west- and eastbound lanes during nighttime lane closures. Motorists will drive over raised plates; steel tapers will transition traffic over them. The plates will grant workers access, as well as delivery of materials, inside the bridge to complete seismic retrofit work. The plates are approximately 9 feet by 10 feet, and 1.5-inchesthick and will remain in place for the retrofit project’s duration which is scheduled for completion by fall 2012. The 65 mph-speed limit will not change. Weeknights, there will be westbound closures of lanes 1 and 2 or lanes 2 and 3 beginning as early as 7 p.m. All westbound lanes will re-open by 5:00 a.m. the following day. Eastbound lanes 2 and 3 may be closed overnight and may begin as early as 8 p.m. All eastbound lanes will re- open by 6 a.m. the next day. During the weekend there are extended hours of lane closures from as early as 4 p.m. for westbound traffic and 6 p.m. for eastbound – both directions will be re-opened by 1 p.m. the following day. Seismic retrofit of he Dumbarton Bridge, part of the Toll Bridge Program, includes reinforcing the existing concrete slab bridge, replacing major deck joints and installing isolation bearings. The retrofit is contracted to Shimmick Construction Co., Inc. (SCCI), Oakland. The 1.6-mile-long bridge serves approximately 61,000 vehicles per day and has three lanes of traffic in each direction. The five main

components of the bridge include: a Main Channel crossing at the middle of the bridge, an Approach Structure at each end of the main crossing, and a Trestle Structure at the end of each Approach Structure. The existing structure opened in 1982, replacing the 1927 Dumbarton Bridge. The bridge connects the cities of Menlo Park (San Mateo County) and Fremont (Alameda County). For daily updates of lane closures, visiting DumbartonBridgeInfo.org

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icholas Bergmann migrated from Germany to New York in 1851. He came across the country to San Francisco, earning his way as a wheelwright workman for wagon trains. Two years later he brought his wife, Sophie, and their two small children to California. He noted the area’s lack of quality wheeled vehicles and set about to fill the need. Nicholas bought Peter Wessinger’s blacksmith and wagon shop in 1860. Four years later he built an extensive establishment consisting of his carriage shop and a rambling two-story frame residence for his family. In

Walton home on Post Street, Centerville

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his carriage shop he produced heavy wagons for farmers, light delivery vehicles for merchants, and buggies to meet demands of farmers and others. The carriage house was a sturdy structure with a sign that read “N. Bergmann’s Wagon Manufactory.” An 1879 advertisement added the words “wagons, carriages, buggies, and Agricultural Implements on hand and made to order.” He installed the Eureka Saloon in the corner of the building for the convenience of customers waiting for repairs to their equipment. We have no records of accidents of buggies driven by inebriated customers. Nicholas was sometimes listed as a blacksmith in business directories. Nicholas and Sophia raised 12 children. The family became involved in the educational and social activities of the community. Miss E. L. (probably Edith) and Miss F. (probably Florence) were cast members in an entertainment given by the Mission San Jose Congregational Church in 1889. Theo Bergmann was living in Skagway, Alaska in 1890 during the gold rush days. He wrote a

horses and owned a sorrel stallion named Rustler. He entered his horse in trotting races at the Carter race track near Irvington in 1889. An estimated crowd of 1,000 people came to watch some of these races. Son, Allan, was born in 1901. At a young age he decided to be a pharmacist. He worked his way through school milking cows, delivering milk, assisting a plumber, earning a dollar a day at his uncle’s drug store and driving stage when he was old enough. Allan graduated from the University of California School of Phar-

women’s community service groups. Josephine and Allan made a good team and were leaders and tireless workers on many community projects. By 1965 they had retired to a new house on Mill Creek Road not far from the Mission Church and the site of the Bergmann carriage house. John Sandoval wrote in 1965 that Allan Walton was the longtime proprietor of his Centerville drug store and a leader of his time. His mother, Florence Bergmann, was the daughter of Nicholas and Sophie and had been born in Mission San Jose. Florence and her sister, Edith,

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were honored guests at the 1947 celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Mission San Jose. Other Mission San Jose business featured in the 1879 advertisement included the Washington Hotel run by Stephen Murphy, who also was proprietor of the Washington and Mission San Jose Stage Line. H. Friermuth was owner of the local Plumbing and Gas Fitting Business and did copper, tin and sheet metal work.

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letter addressed to “Mother and Sister.” He was working long hours and Sundays in a blacksmith shop. His boss called him “Bert.” Theo mentions several family members and friends in his letter. Florence, one of the Bergmann daughters, married William Walton, a prominent Centerville resident, creating a relationship between the Bergmann and Walton families. William was born in Centerville in 1868. He followed his father’s profession as a blacksmith but was also an auctioneer, a veterinarian and a farmer. He owned a home with a large orchard north of Centerville on the road to Alvarado. He is often recognized as Centerville’s first fire chief. William loved race

macy in San Francisco in 1925 and acquired his first drug store, Waltons Pharmacy, in Centerville in 1934. He operated this business and one in Niles for many years. He married Josephine Gerken of Reedsburg, Wisconsin in 1932. Allan was very involved in community enterprises and was a leader of many community organizations and efforts including town meetings that led to the incorporation of the City of Fremont. He freely shared his knowledge of business, governing, raising funds and had a wall full of awards for his service. Josephine was a founder of the Pink Ladies at Washington Hospital and a faithful worker there. She also was a director of Blood Bank drives and served many

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BY ANNE CHAN, PHD, MFT

ow about some good news about the economy for a change? The job forecast for over a year now has been bleak, bleak, bleak. We keep hearing the awful news about our down economy, with dire predictions of more doom and gloom to come. But is it all doom and gloom out there, with no reason whatsoever for hope and optimism? I thought I’d take a closer look at the data and see if I could bring you some good news to offset all the bad news we’ve been hearing in the press. Here’s the first bit of good news – the United States Census Bureau found that from the first quarters of 2009 through 2010, there was net growth in two sectors: education services and health care and social assistance. This data pertains to the United States as a whole and might not capture what is going on at our state and local levels, but its good news all the same, particularly when we hear such dreadful news about education in this country. Here’s more good news from the Bureau of Labor Statistics which makes projections of jobs with the greatest growth from 2008 to 2018. According to the Bureau, the top 11 jobs with the greatest projected employment growth are: 1. Network systems and data communications analysts (53%) 2. Home health aides (50%) 3. Personal and home care aides (46%) 4. Computer software engineers (34%) 5. Medical assistants (33.9%) 6. Management analysts (23.9%) 7. Registered nurses (22.2%) 8. Physicians and surgeons (21.8%) 9. Accountants and auditors (21.7%) 10. Licensed vocational nurses (20.7%) 11. Construction/ laborers (20.5%) (I decided to give you a list of the Top 11 jobs since anyone can make a Top 10 list but how many times have you seen a Top 11 list?) Note the array of jobs and industries in this Top 11 list: high tech, management, healthcare, accounting and construction are all represented. Plus, at least four of the jobs listed do not require an advanced degree

SUBMITTED BY MARISA JORDAN Castro Valley Parent nursery school will host a fundraiser and celebration,“Vegas in the Valley” Saturday, April 16. The theme this year will be “Hawaiian Luau!” featuring a Hawaiian buffet and entertainment. Come dressed in your most festive Aloha wear! There will also be a tremendous raffle with prizes such as a Pier 39 family fun

(though they may require specialized, shortterm training). Even more good news – in order to get a more fine-grained outlook, the Bureau of Labor Statistics also made projections of ooccupations with the largest number of total job openings due to growth and replacements. Here are the Top 11 jobs that are thought to have the greatest job openings due to growth and the need for replacements in the same time period of 2008 to 2018: 1. Cashiers (except gaming) 2. Retail salespeople 3. Waiters and waitresses 4. Customer service representatives 5. Registered nurses 6. Food preparation and service 7. Office clerks 8. Laborers 9. Elementary school teachers (except special education) 10. Stock clerks and order fillers 11. Truck drivers Again, a wide range of industries and jobs appear on this list. Also, these jobs require varying degrees of education and training – more good news for those who may not want to pursue higher education. Of course, these are projections – they do not come with a 100% guarantee. I certainly do not recommend that you pick a career solely on the basis of these projections. But in my mission to bring you some good news, I hope I gave you some food for thought, some ideas for industries and occupations to explore, or some reason for optimism when it comes to job trends in the future.

Anne Chan is a career counselor and licensed psychotherapist in Union City. She specializes in helping people find happiness in their careers, lives, and relationships. She can be reached at 510-744-1781. Her website is www.annechanconsulting.com © Anne Chan, 2011

gift pack, Apple IPod, Great America tickets, 2 rounds of golf at Los Positas Golf Course, trapeze lessons and many more unique items! This adult-only event will feature a fully-catered dinner, Blackjack tables, a roulette wheel, live entertainment and dancing. A silent auction will be held during the event. Admission is $20 per person and includes dinner and $5 in gaming chips. To purchase tickets for

the event, please contact Gwen Schlatter at (510) 331-4020 or email Tschlatter3@comcast.net. Vegas in the Valley Saturday, April 16 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Castro Valley Moose Lodge 20835 Rutledge Rd., Castro Valley (510) 331-4020 or email Tschlatter3@comcast.net. $20 per person includes dinner and $5 in gaming chips.

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SUBMITTED BY LEE DAWSON Fremont Bank recently announced the first year results of its wholesale mortgage division— ending 2010 with $950 million in residential financing, with approximately $400 million originating from its new Southern California operation in Aliso Viejo. The wholesale lending division was a key component to

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the Bank’s residential funding growth from $4 billion in 2009 to more than $4.5 billion in 2010—a 12.5% increase. “We remain financially strong and the high quality of our credit has helped us partner with local mortgage brokers and lenders to make them competitive in their respective California markets,” said Brad Seibel, Fremont Bank’s director of residential lending.

Dish's Blockbuster buy may mean brand's suvival

In addition to Fremont Bank’s Southern California Residential Lending Center, the bank also opened wholesale operations in Danville (Northern California) and Roseville (Central Valley), and is looking to further expand in California and other neighboring states. “Wholesale lending continues to be an important strategy for us and our strong commitment to residential lending,” said Fremont Bank’s President Andy Mastorakis.

Euro strikes 15-month high against dollar BY PAN PYLAS AP BUSINESS WRITER

NEW YORK (AP), Apr 06 - Dish Network Corp.'s agreement to buy Blockbuster Inc.'s assets out of bankruptcy could keep the movie-rental chain and its blue-and-gold logo from disappearing. But whether the No. 3 pay TV company can use Blockbuster's brand, stores and streaming-video capabilities to create a service more relevant to today's quickly evolving viewer habits remains to be seen. Dish, headed by billionaire Charles Ergen, won a two-day auction for Blockbuster that stretched into the early hours of Wednesday morning with a bid valued at $228 million in cash. Dish beat out billionaire investor Carl Icahn and a group of debt holders for the Dallas movie-rental chain, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September. Icahn had teamed with a group of liquidators. Analysts say it was likely he would have liquidated the company. Dish has more of a vested interest in keeping Blockbuster a going concern. But analysts are split about whether Dish will keep the stores themselves open. “Dish has zero retail capability at present, and therefore lacks the scale or synergies to benefit from the operation of Blockbuster retail stores,” Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter said. He said the company might just want Blockbuster's movie-streaming service and was likely emboldened by the $290 million initial bid from debt holders that started the auction. “(Dish) decided that rather than buying the streaming capability and the Blockbuster brand name from another party, it could bid for the entire company and offer the store inventory to another bidder at a later date,” he said.

LONDON (AP), Apr 06 - Stocks rose Wednesday despite worries over a nuclear reactor in Japan and Libya's violent conflict, while the euro hit a 15-month high against the dollar on expectations the European Central Bank will hike interest rates this week. After focusing for weeks on security issues, largely in Japan and the Arab world, investors are turning their attention back to fundamental economic developments this week. “It seems that the geopolitical concerns that have haunted markets recently are easing,'' said Yusuf Heusen, a senior sales trader at IG Index. Interest rates considerations are taking center stage, with many of the world's central banks issuing policy statements this week. Already the People's Bank of China has raised its main interest rate for the fourth time since October as it tries to keep a lid on rising inflationary pressures. The European Central Bank is poised to make its first hike for nearly three years on Thursday as it too frets about inflation. A quarter percentage point increase in the main rate to 1.25 percent is fully priced in by the markets so investors will be more interested in what the central bank's president Jean-Claude Trichet says in his press conference. The markets think he will continue to sound a relatively hawkish tone and that has helped the euro clamber above $1.43 for the first time since last May. By late morning London time, the euro was up 0.6 percent on the day at $1.4306, after trading as high as $1.4319, its strongest level since Jan. 19, 2010. Meanwhile, the euro was at an 11-month high of 121.77 yen, up 0.7 percent on the day. Jane Foley, senior currency strategist at Rabobank International, thinks the markets may be getting ahead of themselves in expecting interest rate hikes in Europe and that as a result the euro may struggle to push much higher. “We see risk that the ECB could signal that they may not hike rates as aggressively as the market is prepared for this year,” Foley said. “This would likely take some of the wind out of the euro's sails.” The euro's ascent since it hit a multi-year low around $1.18 last summer has taken many currency traders by surprise, not least because Europe's debt crisis continues to brew, with Portugal widely-tipped to become the third euro country following Greece and Ireland to get an international bailout. Though Portugal managed to raise about 1 billion ($1.4 billion) in a Treasury bill sale Wednesday, it had to

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BY LIZ SIDOTI ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP), Apr 05 - Quick: What do these things have in common? Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Wall Street volatility. A cranky, even angry American populace. Answer: They all have something to do with gasoline. No matter what happens in the world today, just about everything points back to fuel and the tricky politics that emerge when prices spike. Is it any wonder, then, that a recent Associated Press-GfK poll shows a correlation between the country's more pessimistic outlook and rising gas prices. The issue also has taken on greater importance to Americans. They rank it above subjects including Iraq, Afghanistan, immigration, terrorism and taxes. Last fall, 54 percent called gas prices a highly important issue to them personally, but 77 percent said that in the latest poll. Many don't expect relief from soaring gas costs anytime soon: Two-thirds say they expect the higher prices will cause financial hardship for them or their families in the next six months. That group

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includes more than a third who say gas cost spikes will cause serious financial hardship. And that is on top of a still-poor economy. Most are changing the way they live. Three-fourths are cutting back on other expenses, twothirds are driving less, half plan to vacation closer to home, and almost as many have thought seriously about buying a more fuelefficient vehicle. Most also are bypassing the most convenient gas station to bargain shop for the lowest prices. GfK Roper Public Affairs and Corporate Communications conducted the poll from March 2428. It involved landline and cell phone interviews with 1,001 adults nationwide and had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 4.2 percentage points. The underlying links between current events aren't lost on President Barack Obama, and for good reason. Like death and taxes, this cycle is a certainty: Prices at the pump rise, the public's mood falls and the president gets punished. Listen to him when he pressed recently for reducing the nation's oil imports by one-third by 2025. “Obviously, the situation in the Middle East implicates our energy security. The situation in Japan leads us to ask questions

about our energy sources. In an economy that relies so heavily on oil, rising prices at the pump affect everybody,” Obama said. “Businesses see rising prices at the pump hurt their bottom line. Families feel the pinch when they fill up their tank. And for Americans that are already struggling to get by, a hike in gas prices really makes their lives that much harder. It hurts.” Sure, that's true. But there's also much more to it. In an era in which globalization is a given, gas prices are the most obvious, most closely felt connection between the daily lives of Americans and the larger world. “Whenever gasoline prices spike, there is enormous political consternation because it's a highly invasive issue,” said Pietro Nivola, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution who studies energy policy and American politics. Has there been a time in modern history when that's been more apparent than the past few weeks? Look at what's happened. -Populist uprisings swept across oil-rich North Africa, from Tunisia to Egypt and now to Libya, where rebels are in a standoff with Gadhafi that has shut down much of the country's 1.5 million barrels a day of crude ex-

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ports. Energy traders fear unrest will spread further across the region and disrupt shipments from bigger producers like Saudi Arabia and Iran. That could limit supply when demand is high, boosting costs. -An earthquake and tsunami in Japan last month triggered a nuclear emergency, with the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant leaking radiation. The reactor's near meltdown has renewed debate in the United States over nuclear fuel and raised questions about the vulnerability of some U.S. plants. -Oil surged to a 30-month high - more than $100 a barrel as investors worried that the unrest in Libya and elsewhere would keep crude exports from oil-producing nations off the market longer than expected. On Wall Street, key indexes fluctuated as oil prices soared. -Consumer confidence dropped at a troublesome time, just as the post-recession economy was struggling to recover. Gas costs were the reason. Experts say if people are forced to pay more for gasoline, they're likely not to spend elsewhere and that could further slow already sluggish economic growth. And none of that even takes into account last year's Gulf Coast oil spill. Even if there's no proven cause and effect between the latest turn of events, there's a commonality that's not lost on experts and consumers alike. “It's a combination of trends and luck that have put energy repeatedly at the forefront,” said

Michael Levi, director of the program on energy security and climate change at the Council on Foreign Relations. “We always are going to be dealing with energy in some form or another because it's the lifeblood of society.” The poll also indicated a disconnect between expectations and reality. Consumers on average said $2.36 per gallon was a fair price for gas, but the national average was $3.65 during the week the survey was taken. Albert Mercado, a restaurant employee from Wallingford, Pa., is among those feeling more than just a pinch. “When I swipe my card at the gas pump, it stops at $75 and I'm nowhere near full,” says the owner of a 2004 Ford Explorer, who lives outside Philadelphia. He adds: “I have not been driving as much.” He now limits his travels to and from work, his son's day care and their home. He saves rather than spends. He hasn't visited his parents, who live a three-hour drive away in New York, for a long time. And Mercado, 44, has little hope that costs will fall anytime soon. After all, he says, he once worked at a gas station and knows how the price game is played. “Something's got to change. I doubt it will,” he said. So far, Obama's overall political standing isn't suffering; it's held steady for months at about 50 percent. Even so, his job performance rating on handling the issue of gas prices is at just 36 percent, his lowest rating on any issue tracked in the poll. continued on page 36

Hayward company honored with roofing industry award SUBMITTED BY CINDY FORAN Firestone Building Products Company, LLC, acknowledged Best Contracting Services Inc. of Hayward with the 2011 Firestone Master Contractor Award. This

firm is among the top 262 commercial roofing contractors to be recognized with this honor for dedication to roofing system excellence over the past year. “Firestone congratulates Best Contracting Services Inc. for its commitment to

completing quality installations, especially during this challenging time in the commercial building industry. This firm consistently upholds high commercial building standards which helps set it above the rest and is a well-deserving recipient of

the Master Contractor award,” said Ken Weaver, president of Firestone Building Products. Best Contracting Services Inc. can be contacted at (510) 886-7240 or visit www.bestcontracting.com.

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BY ALEKYA RAJANALA PHOTO BY PULAK GOYAL Project Mission Education is a club at Mission San Jose High School (MSJHS) devoted to raising funds to lessen the effects of the budget cuts at the school. Also known as Project ME, this club has

used car batteries, and delivers them for recycling. For each car battery collected and then recycled, Exide donates $8.75 directly to MSJHS. Automotive repair shops, car dealerships, and individuals are all eligible to donate. A grant application for MSJHS students, parents, alumni, teachers, and school clubs interested in using the funds to “enhance the educational en-

(Left to right): MSJHS seniors,Viraj Reddy, Megan McLaughlin, Pulak Goyal, Ashwin Ganesh.

three separate programs; its members fundraise in a not-so-typical fashion. Project ME is affiliated with Sirona Cares for Schools, the nonprofit sister company of Sirona Fuels, which recycles used cooking oil to produce environmentally-friendly biofuels. Project ME’s job is to convince local restaurants to donate their used cooking oil to Sirona Cares for Schools. Sirona gives MSJHS 53 cents for each gallon of oil donated; the used cooking oil is picked up from registered restaurants at zero cost. Another Project ME program is through the family oil company Salinas Tallow, which works in a similar manner. Restaurants already affiliated with Salinas Tallow can simply ask the company to donate a portion of their profits to Project ME. Mission Positive, Project ME’s newest development, partners with Exide Corporation to collect

vironment at MSJHS” has been released and can be found at www.msjprojectme.com. Project ME founder and MSJHS student Pulak Goyal is optimistic about the club’s future. He says, “I think Project ME has the potential to make a great impact at MSJHS. We’ve gotten off to a strong start this first year, and I am hoping the club will continue to expand in the coming years as well. Our primary goal is for the money distributed through the grants to be utilized to have a positive effect on the education of MSJHS students.” Restaurants interested in helping MSJHS should visit www.msjprojectme.com for more information on how to register with Project ME to donate used cooking oil. Used car batteries can be dropped off at 47610 Kato Road in Fremont, or contact Project ME at projectmissioneducation@gmail.com for details.

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Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has re-launched its Design-A-Bag contest, inviting Fresh & Easy customers to design and vote on the grocer’s next reusable bag. Customers can submit their original bag designs at www.freshandeasy.com/designabag through May 15, 2011. The contest has expanded this year to anyone 13 years of age or older in Arizona, California and Nevada, so creative students have an opportunity to participate. “Our first Design-A-Bag contest was a huge hit and customers loved the great design that won, so we’re excited to bring back the contest this year,” said Roberto Munoz, Fresh & Easy Director of Neighborhood Affairs. “We believe that offering affordable – and hip – reusable bag options will continue to encourage customers to use them even more.” Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges who will select up to 10 finalists based on originality and creativity. Finalists will each receive a $100 Fresh & Easy gift card and the winning designer will win free groceries -a value of $5,000.

BART is extending Southward in Alameda County, moving the end of the line 5.4 miles from Fremont to a new station in Warm Springs. Construction is already underway and is anticipated to be complete in late 2014. The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) invites everyone to attend a community meeting to discuss the Warm Springs project and provide input on key station elements including access, parking, fares and amenities. Meetings are open to the public and will be held in Fremont on April 27 and Milpitas on April 28. Translation services and child care are available if requested 3 days (72 hours) before the meeting. Refreshments will be served. BART extension meetings Wednesday, April 27 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Warm Springs Community Center 47300 Fernald St., Fremont

SUBMITTED BY WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF REALTORS Join the Women’s Council of REALTORS (WCR) Tri-Cities Chapter and a panel of police chiefs for the WCR monthly luncheon at the Hilton Hotel, Newark, on April 20. Hear what Chief Craig Steckler (Fremont), Chief Ron Ace (Hayward), Chief James Leal (Newark) and Chief Greg Stewart (Union City) have to say about what it takes to make a community safer. They will also speak about legislative is-

Thursday, April 28 6:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Milpitas Community Center 457 East Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (510) 464-6428

sues facing communities and affecting crime. The public is welcome to attend the luncheon. Women’s Council of REALTORS Tri-Cities Chapter Luncheon Wednesday, April 20 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Newark Hilton 39900 Balentine Drive, Newark Members: $20.00 / Non-Members: $25.00 For more information, visit www.WCRTC.org or call (510) 886-2662.

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Tri-City Stargazer APRIL 13 – APRIL 19, 2011 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: Mars, the original god of war, continues to be in the cosmic spotlight as he travels through the sign of Aries, his home field. At this time, this planet is in strongly intense aspects to both Saturn and Pluto. Three planets in a brew can create an atmosphere for brutal situations and loss of compassion. No one will be cooperating with anyone else, whether that is among countries, states, or congress. People in general may feel such irritation that they pick fights with one another. Be very careful while you are using tools or driving the car. Concentrate upon maintaining your own calm center regardless of what the “other” is doing. Breathe and avoid making impulsive moves. It can prevent injuries and emotional trauma. Aries the Ram: (Mar 20—Apr 19th) During the late summer/fall of 2010 you may have begun a relationship that you suspected was not in your best interest. At this point you know the full story and can make a more informed decision. Allow this enlightenment to percolate for just a few weeks before you take action. Taurus: (Apr 21 – May 20) Your physical and emotional cycles are in a dip. Take special care of yourself this week. Don’t overdo it. You probably have already worked too hard. If an opportunistic virus has found you, consider it an time to set safe boundaries around yourself. Maybe this is a time when you would simply rather be alone. Gemini: (May 21 – Jun 20) For much of this week you are in a gregarious and talkative mood. You want to reach out to friends and share ideas. Love, relationships, and social life are given a go signal. You may also be “going back” to correct or re-do previous work. It’s annoying, but you can manage it quickly. Cancer: (Jun 21 – Jul 20) You are conflicted on the subject of romance versus caretaking, which is your natural instinct. Perhaps you are caught in the middle between the needs of a spouse and your children. Sometimes a Cancerian becomes a parent to the partner, which usually creates a troubled at-

mosphere. If this has become so for you, notice it and begin to let go. Leo: (Jul 21 – Aug 20) This is a favorable week in general. There are positive aspects concerning any of the following: children, grandchildren, romance, creative works, travel, education, publishing, teaching, the church, and the Internet. You will be feeling physically well and fit. That is a list to enjoy! Virgo: (Aug 21 – Sep 20) You may be feeling suspicious of the motives of your partner or someone else in your life. The thing is, you don’t really know much in the way of facts. If there is something you should know, it will turn up in June. For the present you can enjoy the results of your tax return and other incoming resources. Libra: (Sep 21 – Oct 20) There are so many demands coming from multiple directions in your outer life, that you can hardly keep track. Although you are naturally gracious and compliant, this may simply be too much. You have the right to set up limits and boundaries around your obligations. Your physical and emotional health will improve rapidly. Scorpio: (Oct 21 – Nov 20) This is a time of dramatically challenging work. You are struggling with your semi-conscious

expectation of failure. Don’t let it beat you down. You are so much stronger than you know. Your fear may have manifested an opponent in the outer world. But the true war is on the inside. Don’t buy into the Critics’ point of view. It/he/she is a figment remaining of your past. Sagittarius: (Nov 21 – Dec 20) This continues to be a time in which you are attracting persons from the past to enter your life. The results are positive and interesting, certainly fortunate, but probably not permanent. Right now you have grand ideas and great expectations, but check for flaws before you bet the store. Capricorn: (Dec 21 – Jan 20) You are in the midst of major change. If it hasn't become apparent yet, it likely will this week. Your work in the world (career) must be reinvigorated if you want to maintain the status quo. Maybe you are choosing to let the situation go in peace. Do one or the other but don't waste your energy obsessing about it. Aquarius: (Jan 21 – Feb 20) Drive consciously and with care during the next two weeks. Stay within the confines of the law or you may wind up with a ticket. Authority figures, older people, and teachers may not be forgiving. Give attention to vehicle com-

plaints. You may be temporarily stranded if you don't. Pisces: (Feb 21 – Mar 20) The Fish will be enjoying reconnection with former partner(s) and/or clientele. You may be surprised to learn how many people remember you fondly. It is important that you give attention to your physical

health. If you have symptoms that can wait, make an appointment to check it out during May.

Are you interested in a personal horoscope? Vivian Carol may be reached at (704) 366-3777 for private psychotherapy or astrology appointments (fee required).

www.horoscopesbyvivian.com

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Niles Rotary Club SUBMITTED BY SANDI PANTAGES

All-Day restaurantstyle dining services, a fabulous cafe and room service on request serve residents who are on the go or those ready to relax at the end of the day. The richly appointed common areas, library, game room, and patio complete the total living experience.

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he Niles Rotary Club was founded on December 9, 1937 in the Niles district of then Washington Township. Sponsored by the Hayward Rotary Club, it was the first Rotary club in southern Alameda County. Charles (Chuck) Kraft was the charter president. The club had 16 charter members and soon grew to 60 members. Community service has been a continuing focus of Niles Rotary, and the club “builds community” in a variety of ways. According to Gladys Williamson, local historian, members of Niles Rotary initiated the incorporation process in the 1950s for what later became the Tri-Cities. Many club members were represented in the beginning gov-

school Rotary service clubs) at Washington and Fremont Christian High Schools. In addition to assisting the local community, Niles Rotary has cared for the international community through projects of Rotary International and its own international projects. When Rotary International developed a campaign to end polio worldwide, Niles Rotarians donated heavily and have continuously supported the End Polio Now campaign. Niles Rotary collected the funds neces-

sary to send an entire cargo container of 280 wheelchairs overseas through the Wheelchair Foundation, providing the gift of mobility to hundreds of people. Specific international programs sponsored by Niles Rotary include building a computer lab, and sending physicians to perform corrective surgery in Fremont’s sister city of Puerto Penasco, Mexico; refurbishing and donating buses to an orphanage also in Mexico; furnishing x-ray machines and funding a computer lab for a girl’s school in

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ernments of the cities they helped create, Fremont, Newark, and Union City, serving as mayors, council members, commissioners, and other board members. Niles Rotary has left its mark in the community in many ways in addition to its support of Fremont’s formation. Niles Rotarians were instrumental in the formation of the Washington Hospital District, from proposing the district in 1947, to serving on the hospital staff and hospital boards over the years. Niles Rotary has itself founded several other Rotary clubs in the area, including Newark Rotary in 1961, Fremont Rotary in 1963, and Fremont Sunrise in 1991. Hands-on projects by Niles Rotary have resulted in community improvements in Fremont such as the Central Park par course, the boat dock and fishing pier at Lake Elizabeth, stock corrals at Ardenwood Farm, flagpoles at the City Government building and Tak Stadium and benches at bus stops. An ongoing community service project of Niles Rotary is the care of the Niles Community Park, replacing or refurbishing fishing docks, cleaning the park on a regular basis and other projects to benefit the park. Since 1937, Niles Rotary has raised funds in a variety of ways, from pancake breakfasts to auctions, and has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to many community organizations and services, including the Fremont/Newark YMCA, Fremont Symphony Orchestra, Tri-City Salvation Army, Fremont Education Foundation, Young Life, Fremont Cultural Arts Council, the Tri-City Homeless Coalition (now Abode Services), Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments (SAVE), Tri-City Health Center, youth activities and sports, scholarships, and the Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation. Niles Rotary sponsors Interact clubs (high

Brazil; providing a breast screening program and mammography units to the Azores; sending heart monitors to two hospitals in Romania; and giving two ambulances with the necessary equipment to Lebanon. Current international service projects include refurbishing an orphanage in Chile, and sponsoring the medical education of a physician in Kenya. The works of the Rotary Club of Niles are seemingly endless over the many years since their incorporation as a Rotary Club. The Club has indeed made a difference in Fremont and in the world at large through their acts of humanitarian service. For information about the Rotary Club of Niles (Fremont) visit the web site at www.nilesrotary.org.

Each year the Ohlone College Foundation hosts a Citizen of the Year Luncheon to honor a group, organization, or individual who has made an exceptional contribution to the community providing important services and contributing significantly to the progress or improvement of our community. This year, the Foundation Board has chosen to honor the six Rotary Clubs of the Tri-Cities as the 2011 Citizen of the Year. The Citizen of the Year Champagne Luncheon is the last major social event before summer for community members in Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the beautiful Ohlone College Newark Center on Cherry Street in Newark, the luncheon highlights the many accomplishments of the service-minded individuals that make up the local Rotary clubs. Rotary Clubs are part of an international service organization made up of business and professional leaders, with individual clubs located all over the world. Each club is organized and chartered separately to serve in its community as well as to contribute to the international mission of Rotary. The stated purpose of Rotary International is to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill in the community. There are 33,976 clubs and over 1.22 million members worldwide. This article is one of a six part series describing the often unrecognized accomplishments of each of these clubs, leading up to the Citizen of the Year Luncheon held at the Ohlone College Newark Center on Saturday, June 4, at noon.

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Movie Review

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Your Highness

REVIEW BY JENNIFER GAU In a fantasy world of dragons and evil wizards, there lives a king and his two sons. One is a hero and well beloved prince perfect in every way. Another has lived in his older brother’s shadow his en-

tire life. Fabious (James Franco) returns from a grand quest with a young and naive fiancé. Belladonna (Zooey Deschanel) was an evil wizard’s prisoner when Fabious had rescued her. After the evil wizard comes back and kidnaps Belladonna, Fabious invites his younger brother Thadeous (Danny McBride) on a quest to save her and the entire kingdom. Director David Gordon Green creates a light-hearted crude comedy from a story that could end up really dark. Fabious sounds like “Fabulous.” And Thadeous sounds like “Fatty-ous.” Their characters live up to those names. Thadeous is tired of trying to be like his brother, so he fills his life with smoking and easy maidens. Franco and McBride do not look like brothers at all but it doesn’t matter; the focus is on their big adventure and how Thadeous grows from the experience. Costumes and settings throughout the movie help make it a convincing medieval epic; computer graphics help enhance a bit here and there. Big hair, accents, swords, and bloody gore are key props for the characters. On the brothers’ quest for Belladonna, they meet Isabel (Natalie Portman) a mysterious warrior with a dangerous mission. Portman plays a fearless warrior really well with war yells and kick-butt moves.

The protagonists prance around in convincing costumes but the script makes the movie feel as if everything was thrown together; there is no flow and choppy clichéd occurrences. Fabious rescues belladonna from the evil wizard reminiscent to the story of Rapunzel who was locked in a tower hid-

den from the evils of the world. However, every cliché has a special comedic twist as if McBride, one of the writers, thought of random “what if” situations to include in the movie. Overall, “Your Highness” is a comedy adventure that can be saved for an evening with nothing else

to do. The audience will notice similarities with medieval adventures such as “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” (1993). However, “Robin Hood” may have been appropriate for a younger audience while “Your Highness” definitely is not. Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes Rated: R

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BY MARGARET TALT “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Picasso Cultural arts are good for business. Sez who? Lots of people do. Of course, quite a few of them are artists, yet many business owners and civic leaders also realize that cultural art events require the services of local businesses, such as printers, caterers, and suppliers of various materials. When attending events, residents and visitors also like to dine out, gas their cars, even shop. Not a believer? “Arts & Economic Prosperity III,” published by Americans for the Arts, reports national survey findings that leaders who care about community and economic development encourage the cultural arts. The survey found that whether serving the local area or out-of-town visitors, an active cultural arts community helps local businesses do well. In Denver, the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts for twenty-four years has awarded an

Impact Award to a local company for “Innovative use of the arts to propel business success.” In White Mountains, NH, the Arts Alliance of White Mountains held its fourth exhibit in March this year to promote “Business and Art in Partnership.” The exhibits are designed to make White Mountains an art destination, thus drawing in tourists, who are good for local businesses. Need more convincing? Locally, thriving cities like San Jose, Palo Alto, and San Mateo feature public art throughout their area. This is no accident. In Wichita, Salina, San Diego, Portland, New York, San Francisco, and all over the U.S., civic leaders have found that the cultural arts, such as symphonies, theatrical groups, sculptures and drawings create an atmosphere that makes for happy citizens and a prosperous business climate. Here in the tri-city area, when local cultural art organizations stage events, they need and patronize a variety of local community businesses from printers to artist and building materials. Like ripples in a pond, the benefits of those events spread out and are felt by local business people and their employees, so yes, the cultural arts really are good for business.

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Do you like to write about interesting topics? Are you a whiz with words and like to share your thoughts with others? Can you find something fascinating about lots of things around you? If so, maybe writing for the Tri-City Voice is in your future. We are looking for disciplined writers and reporters who will accept an assignment and weave an interesting and accurate story that readers will enjoy. Applicants must be proficient in the English language (spelling and grammar) and possess the ability to work within deadlines. If you are interested, submit a writing sample of at least 500 words along with a resume to tricityvoice@aol.com or fax to (510) 796-2462.

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Theatre Review

Little Women REVIEW BY LAUREN DUNN American High School Performing Arts has brought to the stage Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic “Little Women.” As we journey through the lives of

the March sisters, their family dynamics are exposed through rich performances by a talented cast. Musical numbers illuminate Jo March’s (Katy Patterson) path towards self-discovery. Senior Katy Patterson delivers an abundance of talent with her infectious energy and determined spirit. Each sister is able to feed off Patterson’s emotion and capture the essence of their characters. Devon Simpson is the feisty Amy March whose transformation is not only represented through costuming but the maturation of her characters attitude. As the eldest daughter, Meg March (Shefali Deshpande) embodies a kind figure, willing to listen to the triumphs and failures

of her sister. Beth March (Kamille Parungao) serves as a repository of strength for her sisters. Harmonization of the sisters’ voices throughout their musical numbers is enchanting. The story is enriched by details of the set. Books are used in the place of a staircase, leading to Jo’s attic. Representative of both the novel and the stories Jo hopes to pen. The elaborate costuming adds to the plotline. Costuming helps to distinguish the changing seasons and reflects development within each sister’s character. This musical has many moments filled with magic. Numbers such as “Here Alone” by Marmmee (Jordan Jolly) and “Some Things Are Meant To Be” by Beth (Parungao) and Jo (Patterson) evoke strong emotions; audiences will be enthralled. Troy River has directed a magnificent production that all ages can appreciate and will enjoy viewing. Little Women April 14, 15, 16 7 p.m. American High School Theater 70 36300 Fremont Blvd., Fremont General Admission: $12, Students and seniors $10 Tickets and Info: (510) 796-1776 x57702

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

Tuesday, Apr 12

Friday, Apr 15 – 23

Parenting with Purpose

Welcome the Easter Bunny

1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 792-4275

7 - 8 p.m.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Sun: Noon – 6 p.m.)

Saturday, Apr 16

Photos, special gift

Family Day at the Park

NewPark Mall (510) 794-5523 www.nesparkmall.com

9 - 11:30 a.m. Easter egghunt, arts & craft, petting zoo, faire and bouncer Newark Community Park 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 578 - 4437

Raising your child bilingually

Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (408) 745-1421 Tuesday, Apr 12

Citizenship Preparation Classes

Saturday, Apr 16

6 - 9 p.m.

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Prepare for the citizenship test

Stroll along Tidelands Trail

Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 745-1464

Don Edwards Visitor Center

Tuesday, Apr 12

Bay Area Ridge Trail by Bicycle

7 - 8:30 p.m. Slide show and stories

REI Fremont 43962 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 651-0305 Wednesday, Apr 13

Mission Gold Jazz Band

7 - 9 p.m. Danceable Dixieland music

Swiss Park 5911 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 657-0243 Wednesday, Apr 13

Wildlife conservation

5:30 - 7 p.m. Conservation plans for the Refuge

Don Edwards Visitor Center 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 792-4275 x145 Wednesday, Apr 13

Fundraiser $

11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Raise funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake 5176 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 744-9600 Thursday, Apr 14

Outdoor Discoveries $R

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Rattlesnecrets

Sunol Regional Wilderness 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol (510) 544-3249 Thursday, Apr 14

Importance of Branding

7 p.m. Develop your professional brand

Milpitas Library 160 North Main St., Milpitas (408) 262-1171 Thursday, Apr 14

Personal Emergency Preparedness Class

6 - 9 p.m. Prepare for a major disaster

Ardenwood Elementary School 33955 Emilia Ln, Fremont (510) 794-0392 Thursday, Apr 14

Party with a Purpose $

9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Assist chiropractic students provide aid to El Salvador

Me Lounge and Restaurant 926 B St., Hayward (510) 794-8082 Friday, Apr 15

Raza Day

8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Info about Ohlone College programs, careers and services

Ohlone College Newark Center 39399 Cherry St., Newark (510) 742-2346 Friday, Apr 15

A prayer centered church of spiritually bonded friends

Unity of Fremont Sunday 10:00 AM A positive path for spiritual living

36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont

www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234

Science for Youth Lecture

4 - 5 p.m. Cosmology: The Universe Beyond Our World

Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421

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Saturday, Apr 16

Vegas in the Valley Fundraiser $

Women, Yes! $

Garage Sale

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

5 – 10 p.m.

Women's history tea and program

Help raise money for Bras for a Cause

Hosted by Castro Valley Parent Nursery School

Fremont Adult School 4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont katherinebray@sbcglobal.net

Union City 10th Street Community Center 33948 10th St., Union City http://www.active.com/donate/br asforthecause_2011/LettysArmy

Castro Valley Moose Lodge 20835 Rutledge Rd., Castro Valley (510) 331-4020 Saturday, Apr 16

The Salt Marshes: Then and Now

2 - 3:30 p.m. Slide show presentation and walk to view the salt marsh

Don Edwards Visitor Center 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 792-4275 Saturday, Apr 16

Movie Night $

7:30 p.m. San Francisco Earthquake Show films

Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 494-1411 Saturday, Apr 16

Ron Thompson in Concert $

7 - 9 p.m. Rhythm and blues music

Mission Coffee Roasting House 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 623-6920 Saturday, Apr 16

Spring Crafts Faire and Bake Contest

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Crafts, baked goods, drawings and entertainment

Saturday, Apr 16

Open House R

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, Apr 17

Tour the school and activities for kids

Kidango Taster's Showcase $

Fremont Parents' Nursery School 4200 Alder Ave., Fremont (510) 793-8531

1 - 4 p.m.

Saturday, Apr 16

Food, wine, auctions and raffles

Newark-Fremont Hilton Hotel 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark (510) 744-9280 x 12

At Home

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, Apr 17

Easy hike to look for signs of past human habitation

Folk Music Jam

4:30 - 7 p.m.

Sunol Regional Wilderness 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol (888) 544-3249

Bring your instrument

Mission Coffee Roasting House 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 623-6920

Saturday, Apr 16

Berry Pancakes $

Sunday, Apr 17

1 - 2 p.m.

Sheep Shearing Day

Gather ingredients to make fresh pancakes

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797

Saturday, Apr 16

Saturday, Apr 17

Skills of the Past $R

California Clapper Rail

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

2 - 3 p.m.

Make a musical instrument from elderberry

Learn about the endangered species

Quarry Lakes 2250 Isherwood Way, Fremont (510) 795-4895

Sheep shearing, stories and more

Don Edwards Visitor Center 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 792-4275 Sunday, Apr 17

Ruggieri Senior Center 33997 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 675-5495

Saturday, Apr 16

Quarry Lakes 2250 Isherwood Way, Fremont (510) 795-4895

Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270

Saturday, Apr 16

Sunday, Apr 17

Guns 'n' Hoses Charity Basketball Game $

Free Astrology Workshop

6 - 8 p.m.

Lead a more efficient and effective life

Composting for New Gardeners

10 a.m. - Noon How to compost and nourish your garden soil

40048 Michelle St., Fremont (510) 490-9500 Saturday, Apr 16

YMCA Healthy Kids Day

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free hands on activities, sports, bounce house and more

Lake Elizabeth Central Park 1100 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 279-2910

Skills of the Past $R

1 - 4 p.m. Shell pendant and beads

All proceeds benefit Special Olympics of North California

Washington High School 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-3414 Saturday, Apr 16

Earth Day Community Service

10 a.m. - Noon Lend a hand and fulfill community service requirements

Alviso Environmental Education Center 1751 Grand Blvd., San Jose www.fws.gov/desfbay

Weekend Weed Warriors

1 - 4 p.m. Remove invasive plants and litter pickup

3 p.m. ICC Milpitas 555 Los Coches St., Milpitas (408) 934-1130 Sunday, Apr 17

Spring into Drawing for Kids R

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Outdoor sketching workshop by Travis Turner

Don Edwards Visitor Center 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 792-4275 Sunday, Apr 17

Homemade Earth Day Cards $R

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Learn how to make and decorate recycled paper

Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270 Tuesday, Apr 18

Open Mic

6:30 p.m. Share your poetry, music and songs

Milpitas Library 160 North Main St., Milpitas (408) 262-1171

Tuesday, Apr 19

Out-of-the-Darkness Walk

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hosted by American Foundation. for Suicide Prevention and Ohlone College

Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont sbratton@ohlone.edu Tuesday, Apr 19

Wildlife Refuge planning

5:30 7 p.m. Comment on conservation plans for the Refuge

Alviso Environmental Education Center 1751 Grand Blvd., San Jose (510) 792-4275 x145 Tuesday, Apr 19

Light Magic

7 p.m. Presented by Math Science Nucleus

Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421

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Newark police chiefs

Backpacking Basics

Newark-Fremont Hilton Hotel 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark (510) 886-2662

7 - 8:30 p.m. Choosing the right gears and clothing

REI Fremont 43962 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 651-0305

Thursday, Apr 21

Wednesday, Apr 20

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Women’s Council of REALTORS Luncheon $

Open House; Project & Program Presentations

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin www.alamedactc.org

Fremont, Hayward, Union City and

East County Transportation Forum

Continuing Events:

Exhibits

Thursdays through Apr 16

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Sundays,

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest $

8 p.m. 1 p.m. (Sun.) Adapted from the novel by Ken Kesey

Broadway West Theatre Company 400-B Bay St., Fremont (510) 683-9218 Thursdays through Apr 16

Saturdays,

Little Women $

3 p.m. (Thurs., Apr 7) 7 p.m. (Apr. 8, 9, 14-16) Musical directed by Troy River

American High School 36300 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 796-1776 ext 57702

SUBMITTED BY DETECTIVE BILL VETERAN, FREMONT PD Fremont Police Department and the Fremont Fire Department will face off at the “Guns ‘n’ Hoses” Charity Basketball Game, a special event to benefit Special Olympics Northern California. The game tips off on Saturday, April 16 in the Washington High School gymnasium in Fremont. In addition to an exciting basketball game, “Guns ‘n’ Hoses” features halftime entertainment, fabulous raffle prizes, a silent auction featuring sports memorabilia, and a variety of food, snacks, and beverages. Proceeds from the event go directly toward Special Olympics Northern California supporting more than 300 athletes in the Tri-City area. Special Olympics programs help promote dignity, acceptance, and give people with intellectual disabilities a chance to fulfill their human potential. This special fundraiser was founded in 2007 by the Leadership Fremont Class, an annual program of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Fremont is a 9-month training program that helps develop informed and capable leaders com-

mitted to the needs of our community. The course is designed to increase participants’ understanding of community issues and develop their personal leadership skills. A practical application of the information and skills developed through coursework is the successful implementation of a community project. Sponsors of “Guns ‘n’ Hoses” include Saddle Rack, Inc., Washington Hospital Health Services, Fremont Firefighters Local 1689, Fremont Police Association, West Coast Institute of Karate, Adamson Police Products, CrossFit Pleasanton, and Tri-City Health Center. Advance tickets are $5 per person available at the Fremont Police Department located at 2000 Stevenson Boulevard, Cartridge World located at 39288 Paseo Padre Parkway and at the door. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to Special Olympics Northern California, please visit the event website at www.gunsnhosesbasketball.com. Guns ‘n’ Hoses Charity Basketball Game Saturday, April 16 6 pm Washington High School 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont www.gunsnhosesbasketball.com

Help Team in Training combat leukemia and lymphoma SUBMITTED BY RAJ GILL Debbie and Jordyn Bishop have joined Team In Training to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Debbie is the mother of Matthew, who was diagnosed with leukemia in January 2003 at the age of eight years old. Matthew is now 16 years old and attends Kennedy High School in Fremont. The good news is that Matthew is celebrating five years of being cancer free. Debbie and Jordyn (sister) want to do their part by helping other patients and families from going through what they did with Matthew. This year, an estimated 110,960 new cases of blood cancers will be diagnosed nationwide, and approximately 55,100 patients will not survive. Debbie and Jordyn Bishop have committed to raise $6,600 by June 5th. Papa Murphy’s Take n Bake Pizza will help by donating a portion of all sales on Wednesday, April 13 to the Bishop’s Team in Training effort. Team in Training fundraiser Wednesday, April 13 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake 5176 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 744-9600

SUBMITTED BY SHWETA SINGH Do you and your loved ones know what to do in the event of a major disaster? Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) is a three-hour class based on the same curriculum as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program. This condensed class covers all the important skills that CERT training provides, without the long-term

commitment of joining the team. The skills covered include: * Home disaster preparation * Utility control * Fire safety * Hazardous material awareness PEP Class Thursday, April 14 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Ardenwood Elementary School Multi Purpose Room 33955 Emilia Lane, Fremont (510) 794-0392 Open to ALL members of the public

Saturday, through Apr 16

Free Tax Preparation Service

1 - 4 p.m. Must earn less than $49,000 in 2010 to qualify

Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 Mondays and Wednesdays, through Apr. 18

Free Tax Prep at Fremont FRC

4 p.m. - 8 p.m. 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Fridays) For those who made less than $49,000

Family Resource Center 39155 Liberty St., Fremont (510) 574-2020 Thursdays through May 7

Saturdays,

Winter Members Show

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Photography, paintings, ceramics, greeting cards

Green Shutter Gallery 22654 Main St., Hayward (510) 538-2787 Sundays Saturdays, through May 31

Artwork on Display

Library Hours SoulfulArt by artist Brenda Price

Milpitas Library 160 North Main St., Milpitas (408) 262-1171 Tuesdays, through Jun 7

Union City Parent Project $R

6:15 - 9:15 p.m. For parents of kids 10 years and older

Location to be announced (510) 675-5217 www.parentproject.com

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Chapa shakes off rocky start to handle Washington BY NICK ZAMBRANO PHOTOS BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW Things didn’t start off the right way against Washington for Newark Memorial ace Marissa Chapa. After watching teammate Jenai Rojo cap off a three-run first inning with a triple, she took to the mound with a comfy 3-0 lead. What she didn’t expect was the resiliency of the Lady Husky lineup. After allowing Mackenzie Bush to reach on an infield single, Chapa surrendered a triple to Washington slugger Katie Hoffman, scoring Bush with ease. Feeling like they had Chapa on the ropes, the Lady Huskies went for the haymaker with gusto. Mary Morris dropped a shot into left field out of the reach of Katie Burdick. Gibson scored on the hit and narrowed the scoring gap. In spite of that, Morris was caught being greedy by trying to take third and the inning was over.

Jimenez put Burdick at third, the Lady Cougars opted to play some small ball. With one out, Laurisa Hernandez dropped a sacrifice bunt allowing Burdick to bring the game to the final score. “We have a lot of confidence in

“Well, they are a good team and they came out balls-out swinging,” Chapa said of her rocky first inning. But like any great pitcher, Chapa took the experience of the first inning and made the proper adjustments and held Washington to that pair of runs and sealed a 5-2 win. “I just had to make my own adjustments and make adjustments to their hitting styles. I did it early enough to get it in the end,” continued Chapa. Following up the first inning, the junior really settled down. After giving up the two runs and being hit by a pitch, she recorded eight of her nine strikeouts and gave up just another two hits. From the second inning through the fifth, she retired 14 of the 16 hitters she faced. With the scored still 3-2 in the fifth, shortstop Erica Contreras led off with a triple that gave Washington left fielder Chessie Santeramo trouble picking up. Now with Contreras in scoring position, it was up to Burdick to deliver her home. In what looked like a sure out, Burdick tapped a come-backer to the pitcher Gibson, but the pitcher sailed the throw over first baseman Allison Hurley’s head. Contreras scored on the error while Burdick was awarded second base. After a bunt single from Maria

each other and I knew that in the end they’d have my back,” Chapa said about her run support. The Lady Cougars are now 111 overall but more importantly now 3-0 in Mission Valley Athletic League play. They’ll play Irvington on April 12 and they come right back around and play James Logan the next day in what very well could be a preview of this year’s MVAL title game. On the other end of the diamond, Washington falls to 7-7, 1-3 and will face Mission San Jose in their next game on April 12. JAMES LOGAN 16, JOHN F. KENNEDY 4 The Logan Lady Colts kept their MVAL winning streak in good standing after this thumping of the Lady Titans on April 7. Kennedy broke the game open with a two-run first inning, but it was Logan who responded quickly with a four-run third inning of their own to make the score 4-2. However, the Lady Titans scraped another to run together off Logan starter Kimberly Goulart in their half of the third to make it 4-3. Goulart finished off the third before she handed the ball off to Raeann Garza for the hold. Goulart collected her first win of the season all while going three innings, allowing only two hits, two walks and three earned runs.

With Garza on the mound, Logan continued to pile on the insurance runs. After tagging on a solo run in the fourth, the Lady Colts combined for 11 runs in the final three innings. Seven of those runs came on their final three outs. It was the usual suspects packing the scorebook for Logan’s ladies of the diamond. Junior shortstop Jasmine Reed was in typical form, despite striking out twice. Reed hit her first home run on the season while going 25 with a double, four RBIs and two runs scored. Fellow infielder Alexis Martinez was a perfect 3-3 and fell a home run short of the cycle. The junior finished with three RBIs and three runs scored. The Lady Colts will play back-to-back games starting on April 12 at American before turning around and playing heated rival Newark Memorial the next day. As for the Lady Titans, they’ll have time to lick their wounds before playing another tough opponent in Newark Memorial on April 19. AMERICAN 5, IRVINGTON 6 The American Lady Eagles came into their contest with Irvington feeling pretty good about themselves. After losing two straight - including their MVAL opener against Newark Memorial - American has rebounded to win consecutive games for only the second time this year. Sadly, Irvington had different plans for the Lady Eagles. Going into the seventh inning, the score favored Irvington, 3-2. With only three outs left to their name, American sparked a comeback and tagged Lady Vikings’ pitcher Kendra Campbell for three runs. A third straight win looked certain. But what goes around, comes around. Irvington retorted with three runs of their own to secure the walk-off victory and boost their record to 7-7 and 2-1. Campbell went the complete seven innings for the win. She got lineup support from battery mate Shannon Rodriguez, in the form of her 3-4 line with two RBIs. Sophomore Ashley Martorella went 2-4 at the plate with an RBI and a run scored; Morgan Gustas helped out, going 1-3 with an RBI. The Lady Eagles are now 6-5 and 1-2 for the season. They face a steep uphill battle in the upcoming week with games scheduled against James Logan on April 12 and Newark Memorial on April 21.

Logan and Mission piling up wins BY KEVIN YIN PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW

James Logan and Mission San Jose high schools’ baseball squads continue to distinguish themselves from the rest of the Mission Valley Athletic League,

as both teams finish the week of Monday, April 4, to Sunday, April 10, riding five-game win streaks. After pounding nonleague foe Amador Valley, 50 on April 7, Logan surprisingly needed eight innings to defeat last place MVAL squad John F. continued on page 25

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Kennedy High on April 8, 2-1. Sophomore Alex Martinez pitched the first seven innings for Logan while tabulating eight strikeouts. Kennedy senior Tyler Cyr’s strong effort came up just short. Cyr pitched a complete game, giving up just one earned run while also throwing eight strikeouts. Logan’s record is now 10-1, 30 in MVAL play. Since starting the season 6-0, Kennedy has lost six straight games, including all four of its MVAL contests. Mission took care of Newark on April 6, winning by the score of 83. Warriors senior left fielder Joey Cantrell went 2-3 with two RBIs and scoring two runs himself. Mission then thumped a couple of nonconference opponents in Fremont Christian (18-0) and Bethel (13-1). Mission’s overall record now stands at 9-2, with the Warriors tied with Logan for first place in the MVAL at 3-0. Irvington enjoyed its strongest week of the year, picking up a pair conference wins while winning two consecutive games for the first time all season. On April 6, the Vikings beat Kennedy, 9-6. Then, on April 7, Irvington bested American, 7-5,

BY BIFF JONES Ohlone College Renegades softball team lost an extra-inning game against Coast Conference North co-leader College of San Mateo on Saturday, April 2, on a leadoff homerun in the bottom of the eighth inning. Last Tuesday, April 5, the same thing happened when San Jose City College hit a homerun in the bottom of the seventh inning of a tie game to beat the Renegades, 3-2. Ohlone’s streak of eight consecutive CCN titles is in jeopardy. SJCC got on the board first with a run in bottom of the first inning and made it 2-0 after three innings. Renegades answered with a run in top of the fourth on first baseman Lauren Ermitano's one-out triple followed by an RBI single from second baseman Sara Ragusa. Teams then went scoreless until the seventh when Ohlone tied it 22 thanks to a couple of San Jose errors. However, there would be no extra innings this day as SJCC walked off with the win. Ohlone ace Jessica Varady suffered her fifth loss of the season in going the distance. She gave up five hits, walked one and hit a batter while striking out 10. She also went 3-3 with at the plate. Last Thursday, April 7, the Renagades hosted Foothill College, a team Ohlone defeated 7-3 earlier in the season. Again, Varady took the rubber and held the visitors to three runs on three hits with no walks, a hit batsman six strikeouts. Ohlone put the game out of reach in the second inning when, after a walk and two outs, the Renegades strung together seven consecutive hits to score eight runs, highlighted by a two-run

with Vikings junior pitcher Mark Mathias batting 2-3 with two RBIs while picking up the win. By virtue of the two wins, Irvington has suddenly jumped into third place in the MVAL at 2-1 in conference play, while their overall record has improved to 3-4-1. American split its games this week, beating Washington, 8-4 on April 6 before being defeated

homer by Stefani Hatley. Candice Christiansen, Ashley Vignola, Brittany Hillman and Varady each had doubles in the uprising. Last Saturday the Renegades (23-7-1, 11-3 CCN) traveled to City College of San Francisco, another CCN foe, and came away with a five-inning mercy rule win, 11-0. Varady got the start and the win and is now 19-5. Victoria Newton pitched the fifth inning. Hitting star was catcher Shelby Fowler with a home run, triple and three RBIs. Ohlone is a half game behind San Mateo for first heading into the week’s play. Ohlone and San Mateo meet in Fremont on April 26. Last week Chabot Gladiators traveled to Cabrillo College of Aptos from CCS and then hosted CCSF. Chabot had a hard fought victory over Cabrillo, 4-3 then easily defeated San Francisco, 120 in a game shortened to five innings because of the eight-run mercy rule. Gladiators ace, southpaw Cheyanne Bennett started and got both victories to improve to 7-9 for 2011. In the Cabrillo game, second baseman Taylor Cruz, center fielder Desiree Ramos and third baseman Ybarra Jennifer all went 2-3 with Ramos having a triple and Cruz and Bennett each doubling. Jennifer had two RBIs and two runs scored. Against CCSF, hitting stars were shortstop Stephanie Vandenbusch (2-3, HR, 3 RBIs, 3R), Bennett (3B, 3 RBIs, 2R), catcher Amanda O'Conner (2 2B, 2 RBIs), first baseman Vanessa Bocog (3-3, 2R) and Jennifer (2-3, 2R). Chabot is now 85 in CCN and 13-14 overall. Gladiators traveled to Mission on Monday, April 11. Results un-

by Irvington. Senior Maurice Miranda went the full seven innings for American, surrendering seven hits while throwing five strikeouts. Junior Matt Knight had a good outing for the Huskies, going 2-4 with two RBIs. For a complete rundown of all MVAL baseball scores, log onto the TCV Sports website, http://sports.tricityvoice.com. available at press time. Then, after hosting Ohlone on Thursday, they travel to Sacramento on Sunday, April 17, for a make up doubleheader against Reedley and Sacramento city colleges. Women's Tennis Last week Chabot defeated CCSF 8-1 in Coast Conference play. Following were the Gladiator winners: Namrata Sher 6-1, 6-1; Andrea Poljakovic 6-3, 6-1; Lauren Kane 6-1, 6-1; Michaela Holgate 6-1, 6-3; Morgan Davis 6-1, 6-3; Melissa Mendoza 6-1, 7-6; Sher/Poljakovic 6-1, 6-0; Kane/Holgate 6-4, 7-6; Davis/Mendoza 6-7, 0-1 retired. This week Chabot hosts the Nor Cal Tournament. No. 6 Chabot will play No. 4 Fresno City on Tuesday, April 12. Women's Swimming and Diving Last Saturday the Gladiators held the Last Chance Invite at the Chabot Invitational. Following are where the Chabot swimmers finished: 500 yard freestyle, 1. Josanne van der Wilk, 10. Stephanie White; 100 IM, 5. Priscilla Yeung, 27. Anna Hill; 50 free, 1. Nicole Houghtelling, 17. Gabrielle Pargett; 100 butterfly, 13. White, 17. Kaylin Adza, 22. Hill; 200 free relay, 3. Chabot (Houghtelling, van der Wilk, Adza, Yeung); 1,650 free, 1. van der Wilk, 4. White; 200 medley relay, 2. Chabot (Houghtelling, Adza, Yeung, van der Wilk), 9. Chabot (Amanda Murillo, Parget, Hill, White); 200 free, 6. Yeung, 8. van der Wilk; 50 backstroke, 5. Houghtelling, 20. Sammar Farouni; 200 IM, 13. Adza, 14. Pargett, 15. Christina Ramirez; 100 free, 24. Stephanie Sizemore, 31. Farouni; 50 fly. 3. Houghtelling, 6. Yeung, 12. Adza, 22. Hill; 100 back, 7. Pargett, 11. Ramirez; 400 free relay, 3. Chabot (Houghtelling, Yeung, Adza, van der Wilk), 5. Chabot (Pargett, White, Hill, Ramirez). Next up is Nor Cal Diving at Las Positas College in Livermore, continued on page 26

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April 16 then the Coast Conference Championships at San Mateo, April 21-23. Women's Track & Field On Saturday, April 9, Chabot participated in the Delta Mustang Invitational at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton. Top finishers for Chabot were: 200M, 3. Monet Verrett, 4. Kiyoko Orange, 5. Jasmine Flannigan, 7. Trey Mullany-Banks; 800M, 3. Marcela Vasquez, 4. Martina Villasenor; 4x400M relay, 3. Chabot (Vasquez, Verrett, Orange, Villasenor); shot put, 4. Mullany-Banks, 6. Katie Anderson; discus, 2. Mullany-Banks; hammer, 3. Anderson; javelin, 2. MullanyBanks. Chabot will travel to Merrett College in Oakland for the Compton Invitational on Friday, April 15, then will host the Last Chance Qualifier on Friday, April 22.

HAAL diamond update

As the weather finally found some sort of stability, the defending state champion Ohlone baseball team did the same. Despite the task not being that easy. A day after falling to Monterey Peninsula, the Renegades defeated De Anza 5-4 in a comeback thriller. After Ohlone took the opening 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first off of a Mark Mercer RBI single, the Dons responded in the fourth inning as they rocked Ohlone starter Cody Honea for four runs to go up 4-1. Ohlone would claw back to within two after Matt Chaidez tripled, scoring Brandon Jossey from third. The Renegades came back to tie the game in the fifth inning with a pair of runs scored off of a Rich Bermudez RBI single, scoring Ryan Tella who tripled to lead off the inning, and Jossey’s sacrifice RBI with one out, bringing home Bermudez.

De Anza had a chance to take the lead back in the eighth inning as Ryan Devencenzi hit two consecutive batters after getting the first two outs as Kevin Roeder flew out to right field and Will Gibson grounded out to first. Despite having two runners on and the game tied, Devencenzi got Pedro Tostado to fly out to right field to end the inning and strand the runners. Ohlone’s bullpen saw a similar situation in the ninth inning as Brandon Arata, in to relieve Devencenzi, stranded a runner at second after allowing a leadoff single. In the bottom of the inning, the Renegades went to work , starting with Sean Yoshikawa reaching first with one out after being hit by a Henry Santoro pitch then reached third after an error by Santoro. Christian Richards pinch ran for Yoshikawa and scored the gamewinning run on a sacrifice RBI by Tella with one out.

BY GARY VAN DEN HEUVEL With the rest of the Hayward Area Athletic League (HAAL) baseball teams staring up at undefeated Bishop O’Dowd (6-), the Mount Eden Monarchs are staying within reach of the league’s top spot, following a 2-1 week which finds Mt. Eden with a 4-1 league mark (5-3 overall), tied with Arroyo for second place. Following a 10-1 thumping of San Lorenzo, the Monarchs suffered their first league defeat, 7-2 to the visiting San Leandro Pirates. Raul Lugo and Edwin Alvarenga scored both runs for Mt. Eden. The Monarchs bounced back from that loss with a 6-5 squeaker over cross-town rival Tennyson High School. Mt. Eden’s two-runs in the bottom of the sixth inning put them over the top. Gary Boyd delivered two hits, two RBIs and scored a run; and teammate Alvarenga also drove in two and scored in the win.

SUBMITTED BY JODY BROTHERS AND ED VYEDA Unrestricted sponsor’s exemptions have been awarded to Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and Wes Homan, while restricted sponsor’s exemptions have been

a professional in two Nationwide Tour events last year (Fresh Express Classic and BMW Charity Pro-Am). His 127 Foundation benefits numerous charitable organizations in the Bay Area and is a major beneficiary of the Fresh Express Classic. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio,

After winning their first five games (all nonleague contests), Moreau Catholic High School has come back to earth, and now find themselves in the middle of the HAAL pack, tied for fourth place with Castro Valley and San Leandro with 1-2 league records. The Mariners started the week with a 7-2 nonleague win over Valley Christian-Dublin, and then gave HAAL top dog Bishop O’Dowd all the Dragons could handle before succumbing 8-7 at home. Richard L’Heureux (who leads the league in batting with a batting average just below .500) scored a run and drove in one, as did Michael Temple and Josh Schrig. The Dragons scored four times in the sixth inning to take the lead. The Mariners were involved in another slugfest at week’s end, but this time were on the right end of the score, notching their first league win by beating San Lorenzo 9-7. Temple had two hits, two walks, drove in three runs and scored once in the win. Teammate Larry Mayo scored twice, had two hits and an RBI. Hayward High School took out some early season frustration on San Lorenzo, winning a 12-1 laugher at home. Robert Monchak pitched the complete game, striking out nine batters while also scoring three times himself and driving in a run. Dillion Pereira had three hits (including a double) and scored three runs. Shawn Garrett scored twice, and Michael Tuck had a big day with three hits, three RBIs and two runs. The Farmers (1-3 in HAAL play) couldn’t sustain that momentum against Arroyo High School, losing at home 9-5 later in the week. At 2-1 in the HAAL, Moreau’s softball team is in the thick of the race, in third place behind Castro Valley (3-0) and Bishop O’Dowd (3-1). Following a 9-3 loss to Arroyo, Moreau looked positively scary in their next two games, first with an 11-1 trouncing of O’Dowd. Shelby Long was the winning pitcher for Moreau, and she also delivered three hits, scored three runs and drove in two. Alyssa Castillo drove in three runs, as did Cassidy Lyon. Moreau followed that win with a 12-1 spanking of San Lorenzo. Castillo went the full five innings (the game ended when the mercy rule was invoked), striking out six and driving in two runs with the bat. Kyralyn Kawasaki was a personal wrecking crew, with two homeruns – both of them coming in the first inning, when Moreau exploded out of the gate with nine runs. Jessica Marin had two hits and scored four runs in the win. Mt. Eden’s softball team started their season later than their league counterparts, and it wasn’t an auspicious beginning – a 14-0 loss to San Leandro. Hayward High School, following a 10-0 loss to San Lorenzo, shares the HAAL cellar with Mt. Eden.

Chabot 17, Gavilan 6 Where the Renegades fought their way back, conference rival Chabot easily handled Gavilan 17-6 on Tuesday, April 5. Chabot pitcher Caleb Lusty received a 10run fifth inning from the Gladiator lineup as he took the win. Lusty pitched 3 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on five hits with a pair of strikeouts, in relief. Both Randy Williams and Jack Veronin pitched a combined two-hit shutout in 3 2/3 innings work. Sean Barrie and Scott Quinlan eached racked three RBIs and scored a pair of runs on their own as Barrie went 2-3 at the plate and Quinlan going 1-4. Gavilan’s Julian Estrada took the loss for the Rams as he allowed five runs, four earned, in just three innings pitched, but it was reliever Devon Parrish who took the beating on the day as he allowed nine runs on just two hits and eight walks in just 1 1/3 innings of work.

emy (2004-09), Hurley was a lieutenant aboard a U.S. Navy destroyer for part of 2010 in the Persian Gulf, helping to protect Iraqi oil platforms. A native of Leesburg, Va., Hurley will be making his first Nationwide Tour start since 2007. He has made two starts on the PGA TOUR this year (AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and Arnold Palmer Invitational). “We are excited that these four gentlemen are competing in what is shaping up to be one of the most exciting Nationwide Tour events of the year,” said Fresh Express Classic Executive Director Jody Brothers. “We greatly appreciate the support we’ve received from our sponsors Fresh Express and Stonebrae Club Partners as we try and achieve our goal of raising more than $250,000 for local Bay Area charities.”

Schedule of Events Tuesday, April 12 Family Day Practice Rounds, all day 12:00 p.m. Youth Activities 1:30 p.m. Dennis Walters Golf Show (Free admission)

given to Todd Fischer and Billy Hurley III for the Fresh Express Classic to be played April 12-17 at the PGA TOUR’s TPC Stonebrae in Hayward. The Fresh Express Classic will showcase the talents of 156 aspiring TOUR players competing in 72 holes of stroke play, with a cut after 36 holes. The tournament is part of the 2011 Nationwide Tour, the official proving ground of the PGA TOUR, which awards TOUR cards at season’s end to its 25 leading money winners. All four rounds of the Fresh Express Classic will be televised on Golf Channel, the exclusive television home of the Nationwide Tour. Jerry Rice’s prolific professional football career includes 20 seasons in the NFL, during which time he distinguished himself as one of the greatest wide receivers ever, having set the all-time record in virtually every statistical category for this position – including being the alltime leader in the NFL for touchdowns with 208. His 15 years with the San Francisco 49ers (1985 – 2000) earned him three Super Bowl rings, while he also won an AFC Championship while playing with the Oakland Raiders (2001-2004). Rice is an accomplished golfer in his own right and competed as

Wes Homan played golf at Southern Methodist University, where he competed in the NCAA Championships. He turned pro after graduation and, in 2009, posted a career low of 63 during the 86th Ohio Open where he made a double eagle. As a junior player, Homan won two national championships and was a threetime Southwest Ohio Player of the Year. Winner of the Nationwide Tour’s Fort Smith Classic, University of San Francisco alum Todd Fischer was a member of the Nationwide Tour from 200102 and 2007-11, and of the PGA TOUR from 2003-06, never making fewer than 32 starts in a season. Most recently, Fischer, a resident of Pleasanton, made 21 Nationwide Tour starts and made eight cuts, with a top-10 finish at the Price Cutter Charity Championship. A 2005 Walker Cup team member, Billy Hurley III won seven college titles while at Navy and has earned professional victories on the 2010 NGA Hooters Tour, eGolf Tour and Florida Professional Golf Tour. In 2006, he made two of six cuts on the PGA TOUR, including a T43 at the Bay Hill Invitational in his first career start. An officer in the U.S. Navy after graduation from the Acad-

Wednesday, April 13 Practice Rounds, all morning Jerry Rice Charity Pro-Am driven by Audi 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Double shotgun. Thursday, April 14 7:15 a.m. 1st Round, Early Wave 1:30 p.m. 1st Round, Late Wave 3:30 p.m. TV: Golf Channel Friday, April 15 7:15 a.m. 2nd Round, Early Wave 1:30 p.m. 2nd Round, Late Wave 3:30 p.m. TV: Golf Channel Live Music at the completion of play Saturday, April 16 8:30 a.m. 3rd Round 3:30 p.m. TV: Golf Channel Live Music at the completion of play Sunday, April 17 8:30 a.m. 4th Round 4:00 p.m. TV: Golf Channel Awards Presentation following play Admission, unless otherwise stated, $10 (Daily Grounds Pass), $20 (All-Week Grounds Pass), free for ages 18-under with ticketed adult. For tickets and more information, visit www.FreshExpressClassic.com and www.PGATour.com.

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Budget battles

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Mona Shah EDUCATION Miriam G. Mazliach GOVERNMENT Simon Wong

introduces additional factors to a basic discussion of budgetary restraint and competence. While many U.S. “representatives” argue over regional views of a national budget that defy reasonable conversation, dialogue on a local level can be a bit more focused and realistic.

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udget battles are raging everywhere. In just about any context – local, regional, national, international - heated discussions among learned people debate the wisdom of walking away from economic problems through bankruptcy and letting existing systems fail or working toward modifications and solutions of broken wheels in government and financial institutions. Advocates of a failure philosophy espouse the theory that our current system of government is heavily burdened with a patchwork of temporary fixes, too skewed to repair. Unfortunately, a corollary of this approach is chaotic dissolution of a mechanism intrinsic to our lives and livelihoods. For example, the budget of the United States of America is so immense that current debate over deficits and entitlement appropriations can transcend practical discourse and quickly enter the realm of theoretical economics. Pundits have described recent budget battles in the billions of dollars as trivial when compared to the gross budget of the country, counted in trillions (how many zeros in a trillion?). Some argue that simply eliminating the structure (“Shut it down”) and starting over again will solve all problems. So far, however, discussion has centered on philosophical wrangling over relatively minor budget appropriations for programs such as Planned Parenthood and National Public Radio; ideological rather than economic measures. Straying from the premise of balancing a budget adds complexity and

Letter to the Editor

Union Pacific land purchase I totally disagree with Ethan Hartsell's letter in your March 29th issue. Union Pacific already has a rail yard on its East Bay line. It's in Milpitas at Calaveras Blvd., less than ten miles from where they want their new one. Since the closing of NUMMI it's largely unused. It seems to me that the only reason UP wants to put a new yard in Fremont is so they can close the one in Milpitas and sell that property which will garner vastly more than they will have to spend. Bruce Onken Fremont

Municipalities administer budgets of millions of dollars. Most of us can relate to the number of zeros in a million and items costing tens of thousands of dollars. Local expenditures including street repair, park maintenance and protective services are tangible and direct. When these budgets collide with economic reality, choices can be relatively clear. The prospect of bankruptcy and economic collapse must be weighed against the impact of a service void as the result of no government at all. Advocates of bankruptcy are presented with concrete examples of the results of such actions and must answer fundamental questions of local service disruption. Is no service preferable to flawed service? Almost every city council agenda contains a list of items under “consent,” considered routine. These are everyday items, most of which have associated price tags. Adding up the cost of these items can quickly convince even the most skeptical that running a city is a necessary multimillion dollar undertaking. To simply abandon mundane and less visible functions of government due to dissatisfaction with more contentious issues can quickly lead to chaos. Contracts for capital projects, repairs, administration and services are ongoing and important even if taken for granted by the general population. To abruptly end such functions would severely limit the health and well-being of a community.

different conclusion. Unfortunately, what is “complex” or “simple” is determined by world views and ideology. In the political realm, to gravitate toward a “simple” explanation may not be self-evident at all and can collide with unintended consequences. Explanations and solutions that appear irrefutable may, upon closer examination, become extremely complex and unwieldy. Grappling with municipal issues, especially in these troubled economic times is a difficult task but must be done. While an outside “disinterested” consultant can help put issues into perspective, public confidence in the process can be enhanced by the addition of another point of view through an oversight panel of citizens well versed in business and budget management. Abraham Lincoln said in his Gettysburg Address that our government is based on the premise that it is “…of the people, by the people and for the people.” If this is so, let the people help solve the difficult choices we face at this time. Lincoln erred when he said, “The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.” Although not as monumental as the Civil War, our battle for budget control is also a fundamental conflict that needs resolution for and by the people.

One method of making difficult choices is use of a principle called “Occam’s Razor.” In it, a simplistic explanation, the fewest complex choices, is preferred when all other factors are equal. A significant part of this process is determining if all factors are truly equal. The idea is to favor known facts instead of the unknown unless a preponderance of proof and justification exists for a

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PUBLIC NOTICES BUSINESS NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: March 14, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: HYE RAN JUNG, SUNG KI KIM The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 6180 Jarvis Ave. Ste. B Newark, CA 94560-1200 Type of license(s) applied for: 41 On-Sale Beer and Wine - Eating Place 4/12/11 CNS-2078794#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 449665 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Frame It Photography, 17032 Via Corona, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, County of Alameda, 37 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo, CA 94580, Alameda Scott Moura, 17032 Via Corna, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 Jaci Moura, 17032 Via Corna, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. 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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). 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2078620# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 449795 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Elite Real Estate Properties, 39680 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Wentworth Enterprises, Inc., 39680 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539; California Corporation This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1997. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ George L. 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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). 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2074590# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 449445 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Evolution Embroidery, 30009 Ahern Ave., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Joel Gonzalez, 31953 Potsdam St., Hayward, CA 94544 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6-1-2005. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Joel Gonzalez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 21, 2011. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), 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). 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2074249# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 449299 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AAA Affordable Plumbing & Water Heaters, 699 Dartmore Ln., Unit 371, Hayward, CA 94544, County of Alameda. Lesley A. Salage, 699 Dartmore Ln. Unit 371, Hayward, CA 94544. Sabrina J. Salage, 699 Dartmore Ln., Unit 371, Hayward, CA 94544. This business is conducted by husband and wife. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07-28-08. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Lesley A. Salage This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 16, 2011. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), 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). 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/11 CNS-2066177# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 449276 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Peaceful Path To Joy, 35685 Embassy Common, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda, P.O. Box 14425, Fremont, CA 94539 James B. Freer, 35685 Embassy Common, Fremont, CA 94536 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ James B. Freer This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 16, 2011. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), 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). 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/11 CNS-2065249# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 448709 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Kupkakes, 4591 Piper St., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Tracey Perry, 35510 Monterra Terr #101, Union City, CA 94587 Moesa Moore, 4591 Piper St., Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by a General partnership The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/1/11 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Tracey Perry This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 01, 2011. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), 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). 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/11 CNS-2064849#

in place, allow new homebuyers the option of incorporating universal design principles into their future homes that would enhance their ability to remain in their homes during periods of temporary, developing, or permanent disabilities or frailties, and accommodate a wide range of individual preferences and functional abilities while not significantly impacting housing costs and affordability. Under the new regulations, the developer or builder of the residential unit must offer to install a variety of features in the home, at the request and cost of the purchaser. The features include an accessible exterior route and primary entry that meet specified flatness and width standards, an accessible interior route that connects certain areas such as the accessible entrance, powder room or bathroom and kitchen and meets minimum width standards, certain clear spaces in the primary floor powder room/bathroom and kitchen, a common room and bedroom along the accessible interior route, and specified requirements related to the installation of handrails, grab bars and other components. Such features must be offered at the earliest feasible time, but need not be installed where it would result in an unreasonable delay in construction or significant unreimburseable costs to the developer or builder. Exemptions to the regulations exist for certain undue hardships, such as due to site size or topographical conditions, or following a disaster. The Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City of Fremont City Council held April 5, 2011, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Mayor Wasserman, Vice Mayor Chan, Councilmembers: Natarajan and Harrison NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Dutra ABSTAINED: None A certified copy of the full text of Ordinance No. 01-2011 as adopted is available for review upon request in the office of the City Clerk, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A, Fremont. DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON CITY CLERK 4/12/11 CNS-2079706#

GOVERNMENT NOTICEOF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF FREMONT PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FREMONT WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS. SAID PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M., ON THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011, AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3300 CAPITOL AVENUE, FREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AT WHICH TIME ANY AND ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY APPEAR AND BE HEARD. KING & LYON DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REVIEW - South Terminus of Fremont Boulevard - (PLN2005-00085) - to consider the City Manager's report on an Annual Review of Development Agreement DA-92-1 (Bayside Business Park Phase II, now also known as Creekside Landing) for a 147-acre property located at the northwest corner of Interstate 880 and Dixon Landing Road in the Industrial Planning Area. An annual report is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guideline 15378 definition of a project. Project Planner - Cliff Nguyen, (510) 494-4769, cnguyen@fremont.gov MISSION VILLAS - 38569 Mission Boulevard - (PLN2011-00083)- to consider a Finding for Site Plan and Architectural Approval, Vesting Tentative Tract Map (TR-8078), Preliminary Grading Plan and Private Street for a 16-unit single-family (paired) residential development on 1.05 acres located in the Niles Planning Area. A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared and circulated for this project in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Project Planner - Terry Wong, (510) 494-4456, twong@fremont.gov XU RESIDENCE - Clara Terrace - (PLN201100088) - to consider a Finding for Site Plan and Architectural approval of a new 3,390 sq ft twostory house located on an as-yet unaddressed lot located in the Mission San Jose Planning Area. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guideline 15303 New Construction of Small Structures. Project Planner - Joel Pullen, (510) 494-4436, jpullen@fremont.gov PACIFIC COMMONS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REVIEW - West of Interstate 880 between Auto Mall Parkway and Cushing Parkway - (PLN2011-00112) - to consider the City Manager's report on an Annual Review of the Pacific Commons Development Agreement (PLN2000-00214) for the 822-acre property generally located in the Industrial Planning Area. An annual report is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guideline 15378 definition of a project. Project Planner - Cliff Nguyen, (510) 494-4769, cnguyen@fremont.gov ASIAN HUSTLE - 43719 Boscell Road (PLN2011-00133) - to consider an appeal of a Zoning Administrator Permit approval for a dance studio located in the Industrial Planning Area. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guideline 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Project Planner - Tanu Jagtap, (510) 494-4537, tjagtap@fremont.gov ABC MAGIC MOMENTS - 4600 Carol Avenue - (PLN2011-00168) - to consider an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit (PLN2003-00274 and PLN2009-00139) to add 960 square feet of classroom space to accommodate an additional 24 children and two additional teachers for kindergarten program to an existing pre-school located in the Irvington Planning Area. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guideline 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Project Planner - Spencer Shafsky, (510) 4944452, sshafsky@fremont.gov STARS DAY SPA - 46819 Warm Springs Boulevard - (PLN2011-00177) - to consider an Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2010-00106) to allow full-body massage services at an existing day spa currently offering foot massage services located in the Industrial Planning Area. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guideline 15301, Existing Facilities. Project Planner - Steve Kowalski, (510) 494-4532, skowalski@fremont.gov HS2 ACADEMY - 43801 Mission Boulevard - (PLN2011-00197) - to consider a Conditional Use Permit for a new children's after-school tutoring and college prep center within an existing building located in the Mission San Jose Planning Area. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guideline 15301 New Construction or Conversion of a Small Structure. Project Planner - Spencer Shafsky, (510) 4944452, sshafsky@fremont.gov For further information on any of the above items, call (510) 494-4440 and request to speak with the project planner in charge of the particular project. * NOTICE * If you challenge the decision of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. JEFF SCHWOB, SECRETARY FREMONT PLANNING COMMISSION 4/12/11

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MILDRED H. BIELAWSKI CASE NO. FP08423120 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Mildred H. Bielawski A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Louis J. Willett in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Louis J. Willett 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 on 4-28-11 at 9:30 AM in Dept. 201 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 deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. 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 formal Request for Special Notice (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: Elise M. Balgley, 3900 Newpark Mall Road, Third Floor, Newark, CA 94560, Telephone: (510) 791-1888 4/8, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2066327#

PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that personal property in the following units will be sold at public auction: on the 26th DAY OF April 2011at or after 11:3 0 ampursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act. The sale will be conducted at: Thornton UHaul, 4833 Thornton Ave. Fremont, CA 94536. The items to be sold are generally described as follows: clothing, furniture, and / or other household items stored by the following people: Name Unit # Paid Through Date Michael Martinez B159 2/2/2011 Hyun Kim B172 2/5/2011 Janice Hood B182 1/26/2011 Adam Rollins B294 1/31/2011 Fred Stanfield C114 1/29/2011 Faris Ossandon C241 2/2/2011 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2079257# NOTICE OF SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given pursuant to the rental agreement and Ca. Business & Professions Code 21700 through 21716 & any other applicable Ca. Statutes, that Mobile Mini, Inc., will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at 44580 Old Warm Springs Blvd , Fremont CA ., at 10:00 A.M., on the18th to satisfy our lien, the property belonging to the following persons. Ann Marie Dawson: BS15TZS0027: Mattress set, recliner, sofa, pool table, dresser, TV boxes and misc. items. If you would like to resolve the outstanding balance, please contact me immediately at 480-8946311 ext.100308 or 800-288-5669 ext. 100308. Ann Chamberlin ext. 308 Credit/Collections Department on-site 104 4/5, 4/12/11 CNS-2074413#

CNS-2081061# SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 01-2011 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FREMONT, ADDING FREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE VII, CHAPTER 14 REGARDING UNIVERSAL DESIGN STANDARDS On March 22, 2011, the Fremont City Council introduced the above ordinance. The ordinance adopts new regulations governing the incorporation of universal design features in new construction of single-family, duplex and triplex homes, except for custom-built homes, that are owner-occupied or rental in nature. The ordinance is substantially the same as a model ordinance developed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, as required by state law. The purpose development are visitable, persons with

of the ordinance is to: facilitate the of residential dwelling units that usable and safe for occupancy by disabilities and that support aging

TRUSTEE SALES Trustee Sale No. 745982CA Loan No. 3010680431 Title Order No. 110001800-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/3/2011 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10/13/2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2006384929, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Juan Diego Medina, a married man as his sole and separate

property, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $710,006.22 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4510 Santee Road Fremont, CA 94555 APN Number: 5430252-081 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 04/11/2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee Casimir Nunez, Assistant Secretary CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P821835 4/12, 4/19, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2079681# Trustee Sale No. 427581CA Loan No. 0698461449 Title Order No. 602111533 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07-25-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05-03-2011 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08-01-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006294399, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: ELDER O. JEREZ AND ANA L JEREZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE FALLON STREET EMERGENCY EXIT TO THE ALAMEDA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON ST. , OAKLAND, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,069,836.20 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4375 SEDGE STREET FREMONT, CA 94555 APN Number: 543-0408-018-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 04-07-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEAR-RENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P821829 4/12, 4/19, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2079678# Trustee Sale No. 447295CA Loan No. 0703206037 Title Order No. 690203 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/2/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/3/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11/23/2005, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 2005503335 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Shala Sanger and Jamil Sanger, husband and wife, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $734,968.23 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 33281 Palomino Common, Fremont, CA 94555 APN Number: 543-0457-03600 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 4/8/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Casimir Nunez, Assistant Secretary California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P821922 4/12, 4/19, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2079395# T.S. No. T10-65420-CA / APN: 087-0336-024 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/01/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a deed of trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [X] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and [X] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Trustor: Vincent R McGautha, an unmarried man Duly Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services, Inc. c/o Pite Duncan, 4375 Jutland Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92117 877-5760472 Recorded 11/08/2006 as Instrument No. 2006417490 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale: 05/3/2011 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $624,673.44 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1013 Carnelian Terrace Union City, CA 94587 A.P.N.: 087-0336-024 Legal Description: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The Trustee shall incur no liability for any good faith error in stating the proper amount of unpaid balances and charges. For sales information please contact Priority Posting and Publishing at www.priorityposting.com or (714) 573-1965 Reinstatement Line: 877-576-0472 Date: 04/12/ 2011 CR Title Services, Inc. 1000 Technology Drive MS 314 O’Fallon MO 63368 Kimberly Lee, Trustee Specialist Federal Law requires us to notify you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. P821484 4/12, 4/19, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2079224# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE APN: 901-0190070 Trustee Sale No. 1313582-10 LOAN NO: XXXXXX3761 TRA:11-002 REF: POSTIGLIONE, PAOLA UNINS Property Address: 6047 JOAQUIN MURIETA UNIT E, UNIT E, NEWARK CA 94560 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED February 21, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On May 02, 2011, at 12:30pm, CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded February 27, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006072929, in book XX, page XX, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: PAOLA POSTIGLIONE UNMARRIED WOMAN & XAVIER RIVERA JR UNMARRIED MAN ALONG WITH ANA D POSTIGLIONE & JULIO C POSTIGLIONE WIFE AND HUSBAND WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1225 FALLON STREET OAKLAND CALIFORNIA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6047 JOAQUIN MURIETA UNIT E, UNIT E NEWARK CA 94560 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $265,034.88. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR SALES INFORMATION: Mon - Fri 9: 00am to 4:00pm (714)730-2727 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION 525 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 22004 EL CAJON CA 92022-9004 Dated: April 11, 2011 CALWESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION By: - Authorized Signature ASAP# 3949678 04/ 12/2011, 04/19/2011, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2078933# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 246972CA Loan No. 0704401850 Title Order No. 690170 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08-29-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05-03-2011 at 12:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09-13-2005, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2005392538 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: MARTIN ALBA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, AND ANNETTE G. ALBA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET , OAKLAND, CA Legal Description: ALL THAT CERTAIN LAND SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, CITY OF NEWARK, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 4, TRACT 3363, FILED JULY 10, 1974, MAP BOOK 82, PAGE 41, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $489,330.73(estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 36696 PORT SAILWOOD DRIVE NEWARK, CA 94560 APN Number: 092A-0988004-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their

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PUBLIC NOTICES financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 04-12-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee ZELMA THORPES ZELMA THORPES, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (714) 7302727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 3961293 04/12/ 2011, 04/19/2011, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2078923# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015000078 Title Order No.: 110006645 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/03/2006 as Instrument No. 2006372450 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JAIME RIVERA AND MARIA RIVERA, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 05/02/2011 TIME OF SALE: 12:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, OAKLAND, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 33200 11TH ST, UNION CITY, CALIFORNIA 94587 APN#: 486-0102-008 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $624,418.63. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 04/01/2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3950020 04/ 12/2011, 04/19/2011, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2076942# T.S. No.: 2010-07405 Loan No.: 706023553 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: MARI KLEINEIDAM, UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 11/1/2006 as Instrument No. 2006408779 in book ---, page --- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale: 5/2/2011 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the steps of the county courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $277,314.20 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2504 Copa Del Oro Drive Union City, California 94587 A.P.N.: 475-0151-014 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 4/1/2011 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 960-8299 Robin Pape, Trustee Sale Assistant 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2076931# Trustee Sale No. 745992CA Loan No. 3014999944 Title Order No. 110001954-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/15/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/3/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11/29/2007, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 2007406687 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Leonardo J Acosta, an unmarried man, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $619,421.18 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 5574 Buchanan Place, Fremont, CA 94538 APN Number: 531-0020-146 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their

financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 4/8/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Derek Wear-Renee, Assistant Secretary CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P817802 4/12, 4/19, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2076491# Trustee Sale No. 09-16465 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 10/1/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/3/2011 at 12:00 PM., Allied Trustee Services, (Trustee) under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 10/5/2009 as Instrument 2009314818 Book - - Page - - of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, property owned by: Linda E. Clark will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA all right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land therein: A.P.N.: 543-0427-120 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4901 Bridgepointe Place, Union City, CA 94587 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. The estimate total amount of the unpaid balance at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $11,731.30 property will be sold subject to the right of redemption. The claimant, Bridgepointe Homeowners Association under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Date: 3/17/2011 Allied Trustee Services, Nicole Thornsberry, Authorized Signature For Sales Information Please Call: (714) 573-1965 Allied Trustee Services 990 Reserve Drive, Suite 208, Roseville CA 95678 (800) 220-5454 P818355 4/12, 4/19, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2075776# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7104.13788 Title Order No. 4223110 MIN No. 100241010018397329 APN 483-0073-200 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/09/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): Kailash Kumar, a married woman as her sole and separate property Recorded: 06/20/06, as Instrument No. 2006236508,of Official Records of Alameda County, California. Date of Sale: 04/25/11 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street., Oakland, CA The purported property address is: 32040 PALOMA COURT, UNION CITY, CA 94587 Assessors Parcel No. 483-0073-200 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $534,920.68. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. Date: March 31, 2011 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Julian Ojeda, Authorized Signatory 505 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 243, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure.com Automated Sales Line: 714-277-4845 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FEI # 1002.189087 04/05, 04/12, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2075234# Trustee Sale No. CA08002156-10-1 . Title Order No. 100660876-CA-LPI Loan No. 3000075408 APN 543-0394-051 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/2/2011 at 12:00 PM, At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA MTC Financial Inc., dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/22/2007 as Instrument No. 2007033947 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, CA, executed by: Maria Amanda Aranzeas, an unmarried woman, as Trustor, in favor of Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a subsidiary of Indymac Bank, F.S.B., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4134 Sabio Court, Fremont, CA 94536 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $434,276.60 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATE: 4/5/2011 MTC Financial Inc dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08002156-10-1 . 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965 TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P819697 4/5, 4/12, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2075193#

Trustee Sale No. 428918CA Loan No. 5303567811 Title Order No. 602114462 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/6/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 4/26/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02/10/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006053454 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Richard Carter a single man, as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) Solely As Nominee For Lender Suntrust Mortgage, Inc., it's successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $741,589.05 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 3217 San Luces Way, Union City, CA 94587 APN Number: 4830041-038-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 3/31/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Brandon Royes, Assistant Secretary California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P819148 4/5, 4/12, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2074896# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100177900664 Title Order No.: 100375238 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/16/2006 as Instrument No. 2006426602 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DONALD E. MORTENSEN AND LEONILA L. MORTENSEN AS TRUSTEES OF THE MORTENSEN 2005 TRUST, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/25/2011 TIME OF SALE: 12:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, OAKLAND, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4163 QUEEN ANNE DRIVE, UNION CITY, CALIFORNIA 94587 APN#: 483-0098-094-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $405,626.10. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 03/31/2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3955277 04/05/2011, 04/12/2011, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2074491# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's Sale No. 05-FWA-105202 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/8/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 26, 2011, at 12:30 PM, AT THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, in the City of OAKLAND, County of ALAMEDA, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by MARIANO P. CASTILLO AND RUBY T. CASTILLO, TRUSTEES OF THE MARIANO P. CASTILLO AND RUBY TIONGSON CASTILLO REVOCABLE TRUST DATED JANUARY 31, 2002, as Trustors, recorded on 11/15/2007, as Instrument No. 2007395295, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier's check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 543 -0438-076 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 4379 HOLT STREET , UNION CITY, CA 94587. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is $604,719.80. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrowers) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. The mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption and said order is current and valid as of the date of the Notice and the time frame set forth in California Civil Code 2923.54 does not apply or California Civil Code 2923.54 does not cover this loan. Dated: 4/5/2011 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By: MARILEE HAKKINEN, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 5422550 Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http: //www.rtrustee.com ASAP# 3949820 04/05/2011,

04/12/2011, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2074352# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09-510270 INC Title Order No. 090533954CA-DCI APN 092A-0511-072-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/25/05. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/25/11 at 12:30 p.m., Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/29/05 in Instrument No. 2005324527 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: Jean Ton Nguyen and Leon H. Nguyen, wife and husband, as Trustor, OneWest Bank FSB, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), at the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 35998 BETTENCOURT STREET, NEWARK, CA 94560 The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $588,655.42 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. DATE: 3/28/11 Robbie Weaver Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation c/o 4665 MacArthur Court, Suite 250 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (800) 731-0850 or (602) 222-5711 Fax: (847)627-8803 www.aztectrustee.com For Trustee's Sale Information Call 714-730-2727 http://www.lpsasap.com ASAP# 3955789 04/05/ 2011, 04/12/2011, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2074230# Trustee Sale No.: 20100134004827 Title Order No.: 609586 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/14/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/22/2007 as Instrument No. 2007194947 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California. Executed By: Manuel Cabral and Elvira Cabral, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 4/25/2011 Time of Sale: 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 32979 PULASKI DRIVE, Union City, CA 94587 APN#: 087-0092-031-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $400,973.89. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Priority Posting & Publishing 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, LLC as Trustee Dated: 3/30/2011 NDex West, LLC may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P818852 4/5, 4/12, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2073870# Trustee Sale No.: 20100159900359 Title Order No.: 100074683 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/2/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/09/2007 as Instrument No. 2007391489 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California. Executed By: Manuel A. Sanchez and Gladys Sanchez, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 4/25/2011 Time of Sale: 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1440-1442 H ST, Union City, CA 94587 APN#: 486-0045-059-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $543,840.30. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Priority Posting & Publishing 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, LLC as Trustee Dated: 3/30/2011 NDex West, LLC may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P818879 4/5, 4/12, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2073869# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015012208 Title Order No.: 100761951 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/30/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/02/2006 as Instrument No. 2006411486 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MIKE BLANCO AND MARGARITA BLANCO, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/25/2011 TIME OF SALE: 12:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, OAKLAND, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is

purported to be: 37219 WALNUT ST, NEWARK, CALIFORNIA 94560 APN#: 092-0136-011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $441,559.00. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 03/29/2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3947867 04/ 05/2011, 04/12/2011, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2071948# T.S. No.: 2010-07479 Loan No.: 705828424 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/6/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: RUFINO VILLARUZ AND CONSTANCIO VILLARUZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 7/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006282671 in book---, page --- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale: 4/25/2011 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the steps of the county courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $674,880.57 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 33017 Carrara Terrace Union City, CA 94587 A.P.N.: 475-0061-066 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 3/ 25/2011 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 960-8299 Robin Pape, Trustee Sale Assistant 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2071922# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 129103902 APN: 483-0073-056 TRA: 15-009 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx7534 REF: Singh, Kuldip IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED August 23, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 25, 2011, at 12: 00pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 30, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005371800 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, executed by Kuldip Singh, A Married Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the steps to the entrance of the county courthouse 1225 Fallon Street Oakland, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4212 Apollo Circle Union City CA 94587 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $427,716.82. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 24, 2011. (R-375535 04/05/11, 04/12/11, 04/19/11) 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2071822# Trustee Sale No.: 20110169800047 Title Order No.: 110001821 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/ 25/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/30/2008 as Instrument No. 2008145045 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California. Executed By: Segaran Logeswaran, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 04/25/2011 Time of Sale: 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St. emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA. Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 38626 Country Terrace, Fremont, California 94536 APN#: 501-1592-074 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $226,149.26. The beneficiary

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PUBLIC NOTICES under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Priority Posting & Publishing, Inc. 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 03/30/2011 NDex West, L.L.C. may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P815249 4/5, 4/12, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2071299# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 10031595 Loan No. 0143965549 Title Order No. 100685762CABFI APN 092A235308300 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 15, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 18, 2011, at 12:30 PM, at the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on April 27, 2005, as Instrument No. 2005166033 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, CA, executed by: ERNESTO REYNOSO, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS), as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6297 MARGUERITE DRIVE, NEWARK, CA 94560 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $409,632.30 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE: 03/21/2011 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 3075 Prospect Park Dr., Ste 100 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916-636-0114 Rozalyn Tudor Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE

OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727ASAP# 3951259 03/29/2011, 04/05/2011, 04/12/2011 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/11 CNS-2070715# Trustee Sale No. CA05002508-10-1 . Title Order No. 100593353-CA-LPI Loan No. 9000541707 APN 501-1828-240-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED August 7, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 25, 2011, at 12:00 PM, at the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA, MTC Financial Inc., dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on August 17, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006316144 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, CA , executed by: Mahmood S Samimifar & Ghamar Valadkhani, husband & wife, as Trustor, in favor of First Horizon Home Loan Corporation as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3395 Foxtail Terrace, Fremont, CA 94536 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest theron, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $343,711.10 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATE: March 29, 2011 MTC Financial Inc dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05002508-10-1 . 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965 TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P815858 3/29,

Emergency response training signup The Hayward Fire Department is providing a CERT Training Program which will consist of four evening indoor classes and one outdoor “hands on” skills class. Participants learn skills that will enable them to provide emergency assistance to their families and immediate neighbors as well as organize a neighborhood team response. Training will begin in the month of May 2011. The dates and times are as follows: Class #1, Friday, May 6th, 6-9pm @ Chabot College Class #2, Friday, May 13th, 6-9pm @ Chabot College Class #3, Friday, May 20th, 6-9pm @ Chabot College Class #4, Friday, May 27th, 6-9pm @ Chabot College Skills #5, Thursday, June 2nd, 5:30-9pm (Fire Station #6, W. Winton) You must attend all classes in order to receive certification. CERT training is for all City of Hayward and Fairview residents. Residential verification will be required during the final application process. You must be 18 years or older to sign up and a resident of the City of Hayward or the Fairview area. Residents who are interested in this free training can sign-up via the city’s Disaster Preparedness website by clicking on the red “Disaster Preparedness” button below (or by pasting the URL into your browser), then clicking on the green “CERT” button. Residents need to enter only their name, phone number and address in the email. You will receive notification back by email acknowledging your enrollment into the program and further directions. If without internet access or more information is needed, contact: Thor Poulsen, Public Education Officer at (510) 583-4948.

4/5, 04/12/2011 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/11 CNS-2069426# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's Sale No. CA-MOR-108656 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 18, 2011, at 12:30 PM, AT THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, in the City of OAKLAND, County of ALAMEDA, State of CALIFORNIA, ASSET FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by ROLANDO MAGTALAS AND MARIA LUISA MAGTALAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustors, recorded on 10/22/2004, as Instrument No. 2004474726, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount fat the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Property is being sold "as is - where is". TAX PARCEL NO. 092A0932-006 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 6084 FAIR AVENUE, NEWARK, CA 94560. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is $417,486.72. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 714-730-2727 or www.fidelityasap.com Dated: 3/21/2011 ASSET FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE By: Georgina Rodriguez, Trustee Sale Officer ASAP# 3949319 03/29/2011, 04/05/2011, 04/12/2011 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/11 CNS-2069383# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS #: CA-09313431-CL Order #: 090657113-CA-LPO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/29/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by

BY SIMON WONG

he Countywide Transportation Plan (CWTP) is a long-range policy document that guides transportation investment, programs and policy for Alameda County over the next 25-30 years. In turn, the CWTP is Alameda County’s input to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Regional Transportation Plan. If the transportation needs of any segments of the population are not represented in the CWTP, they stand little chance of funding. The Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC), chartered with administering the county’s half-cent transportation sales tax, held five public meetings in March and an online questionnaire to facilitate as broad a vision as possible and a transportation expenditure plan (TEP) to determine how funds will be allocated. “The CWTP recognizes the economic cycle. There will be many down economies during 30 years,” said Bonnie Nelson, Nelson Nygaard. “Creating the CWTP will necessitate really good planning to prepare for the next downturn. The CWTP is updated every four years so we shall also have the opportunity for revision as the financial future changes.” TEP is just one element of the CWTP and dictates how the [Measure B] half-cent sales tax, collected for transportation purposes in Alameda County, may be spent. Monies are invested in a very specific set of capital projects (construction) and programs (services) as part of the expenditure plan. A new expenditure plan is being considered for the November 2012 ballot requiring two-thirds voter approval; it will either extend or increase the sales tax to provide funding for a new set of projects and programs. Voters approved Measure B in 2002 for a 20-year term. The recession and decline in sales tax means Measure B funds have fallen short of projections; hence the need for a new TEP. The funding shortfall has severely impacted programs such as paratransit, subsidy for AC Transit, local street-and-road maintenance,

a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JOJO CAYABYAB AND CHARLIE CAYABYAB HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 12/7/2006 as Instrument No. 2006448465 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/25/2011 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $638,604.28 The purported property address is: 5919 WOODBINE PL NEWARK, CA 94560 Assessor's Parcel No. 092A-2593-033-00 092A-2593-033 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3948808 03/29/2011, 04/05/2011, 04/12/2011 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/11 CNS-2068854#

CA Unit Code: H Loan No: 0022816516/BROCK Investor No: 671017862 AP #1: 486-0092-051 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: EWANIE BROCK Recorded February 8, 2007 as Instr. No. 2007065375 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded December 28, 2010 as Instr. No. 2010-390062 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JANUARY 29, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 2567 BING CRT, UNION CITY, CA 94587-4907 "(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: APRIL 18, 2011, AT 12:00 P.M. *AT THE FALLON STREET EMERGENCY EXIT OF THE ALAMEDA COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1225 FALLON STREET OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $391,166.49. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Date: March 29, 2011 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. as said Trustee, as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary KIMBERLY THORNE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711-1988 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. TAC# 931396 PUB: 03/29/11, 04/05/11, 04/12/11 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/11 CNS-2065550#

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bicycle and pedestrian programs, which receive a percentage of annual transportation tax revenue. This is a key reason for a new TEP before Measure B expires. Fortunately, many capital projects have been delivered despite the Measure B shortfall because of stimulus funds and other unexpected one-time federal, state and regional grants which closed funding gaps for these projects. “Involvement in the CWTP has led to real change. The BART to Warm Springs Extension project first appeared in a CWTP more than 20 years ago. Funding was eventually put in place and the project is now under construction,”

“Voters approved Measure B in 2002 for a 20-year term. The recession and decline in sales tax mean Measure B has fallen short of its revenue projections; hence the need for a new Transportation Expenditure Plan.” said Nelson. Although county residents might not know what their needs will be in 20 years, the CWTP looks even farther ahead. What is decided today will go toward meeting those needs which will be identified and incorporated in the CWTP during periodic revisions. It is known that roads and highways are under-maintained and need funding. In 2008, Alameda County projected a $3.8 billion shortfall for maintaining streets, roads and bridges in the ninecounty Bay Area over the next 25 years. Although many claim to be environmentally-conscious, the Bay Area has some of the worst traffic congestion in the nation. As population grows, the transportation infrastructure must support more travelers making new trips. There is also a need to upgrade transportation management systems to optimize use of that infrastructure, traffic movement and return value to taxpayers.

Demand management will attempt to address issues such as what might be done to persuade fewer people to drive during peak hours, to consistently ride transit instead of driving or the feasibility of tools such as partnerships with employers and businesses. As gas prices approached $4 per gallon, motorists began to leave their cars relying on an aging transit system to support greater ridership. Regionally, there is an $8 billion transit operating deficit. AC Transit has cut services and raised fares. BART is projecting a $6 billion capital deficit over 25 years and needs to modernize, expand capacity and maintain safety system-wide. Preliminary Census 2010 data points to an aging population in Alameda County. This will become more pronounced as baby-boomers become seniors. What transportation modes are appropriate? This is an important issue given that this demographic is remaining younger for longer than their parents’ generation and wants activity and mobility. Healthy lifestyles are advocated but there are barriers to safe and comfortable bicycling and walking. There is a need for safe routes for those who wish to do so. Moreover, transportation is not limited to movement of people. Goods must reach their markets and consumers. It is essential to provide for the transportation needs of ports, airports, trucks and trains. ACTC conducted the first round of outreach meetings for the CWTP and the TEP in March.2011. The first round of projects and programs will be announced in July/Fall when the public will again have the opportunity to comment and help shape the CWTP document. More earnest consideration of the TEP will begin at about the same time how much, its term and other details. Public participation is important. For an idea to be funded, a public agency must be involved. Although ideas are evaluated, they might provide the impetus for some fine tuning by project sponsors who have identified similar needs for the CWTP. For more information, visit www.AlamedaCTC.org

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his summer, a group of chiropractic students have planned an ambitious journey to villages in the El Salvador area. The group of students can expect to adjust anywhere between 200-400 people a day during an 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. workday. This trip will bring the power of chiropractic to those less fortunate and share the gift of health with the amazing people of El Salvador. This trip is funded entirely through donations. Each participant is required to raise $1450 by May 1st for expenses (airfare, hotel, transportation and meals). For those who can help by donating to our journey, there are several ways to contribute: Checks can be made out to Spinal Missions, a 501C3 organization (tax write off forms are available upon request). Checks can also be made out

Vanessa Rodriguez “When I heard about the El Salvador mission trip, I knew I had to go. Now, not only will I have an opportunity to spread Chiropractic to another country, I will get to be a part of an incredible healing movement in a Latin culture that I am so proud to be a part of.” Erin Brasseau “This mission trip will provide me with the chance to spread the power of chiropractic and to educate those in need so that they too can achieve a higher quality in their lives.” To help raise funds for this chiropractic journey for health, Amy, Vanessa and Erin are hosting a party that will include lots of fun and help support their trip to El Salvador this summer. Food and drink specials, prizes, karaoke and a silent auction are planned for the evening of fun and entertainment. Come by to eat, drink and be merry while

(l to r) Vanessa, Amy, Erin

to Amy Logan, team leader; all donations will be equally disbursed. Amy can be contacted directly at (619) 794-8082.

supporting a great cause. Great prices include: $4 Margaritas; $2 Shooters; $5 for 2 tacos & shot of tequila; 30¢ wings after first $5 plate.

Amy Logan “I was born with a heart to serve. I was fortunate enough to visit the beautiful people of Haiti and serve at a Haitian orphanage this past summer. And believe that God is calling me to serve his people through the power of chiropractic. What a blessing to be a part of such an incredible trip.”

Party with a Purpose Thursday, April 14 9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. ME Lounge 926 B Street, Hayward (510) 538-1012 www.merestaurantandlounge.com $10 cover fee

Pennies for the Planet engages students in conservation SUBMITTED BY ELIZABETH SORRELL Pennies for the Planet, a National Audubon Society education program, empowers students of all ages to make a difference in the world, while also educating them on a variety of environmental topics. Students collect pennies and other change to be split even between three conservation projects. This year the funds collected from now through August 2011 will be divided equally to: protect river habitat in Nebraska, increase butterfly habitats in Arizona, and help birds in Mississippi affected by the oil spill. The school that raises the most funds will be awarded a grand prize. Last year, the highest donation came from Columbia Elementary School in Annandale, Virginia, which raised nearly 77,000 pennies. For their contribution, the school was the recipient of an Audubon BioBash, an assembly of environmental fun and learning. Pennies for the Planet is a powerful tool for motivating kids of all ages to learn about and become engaged in protecting biodiversity. Kids not only learn more about conservation, but also directly help protect it by raising funds and conducting environmental projects in their own communities. By teaching young people about threatened ecosystems and wildlife, Pennies for the Planet strives to connect young people and families with the environment and provide ideas about how they can help protect it. “It is vital that we give children everywhere the chance to get involved in conservation—and to see how their actions can really make a difference to conserve our wild species and spaces,” said Audubon President David Yarnold. “Pennies for the Planet links environmental education with environmental action, which we hope starts young people on a lifelong journey toward environmental stewardship.” Nearly $55,000 has been raised through Audubon’s Pennies for the Planet in the past two years. Over the last decade, in conjunction with several other environmental organizations, Pennies for the Planet has helped tens of thousands of young people nationwide raise thousands of dollars to support species and habitat conservation. Pennies for the Planet materials, including a full color poster and educators guide, a newsletter for kids, and a participation form with incentives and awards are available for download from www.penniesfortheplanet.org for classroom or at-home use.

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BY KARTHIK RAMAN AND PRAVEENA RAMAN Enjoy an evening with Mission San Jose High School’s (MSJHS) acclaimed Jazz Band as they perform toe-tapping jazz

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Proceeds from the fundraiser benefits all the Performing Arts programs at MSJHS- band, chorale, choir, drama, musical theatre vocal workshop, orches-

Please support this important event with a donation and/or buying tickets and attending it.

tra, tech and treble ensemble. The funds raised will be used for band uniforms, new microphones and sound system, theatre seats, music sheets and more. A portion of the funds will also go towards a scholarship awarded by the Parents of the Universal Performers, a non-profit organization that was formed for the sole purpose of raising much-needed funds for the performing arts at MSJHS and a co-sponsor of the Gala.

For more information, please call Praveena Raman at (510) 668-6077 or email info@msjpups.org. April in Paris Friday, April 15 6 p.m. Marriott Hotel 46100 Landing Parkway Fremont 668-6077 www.msjhs.org Tickets: $60

The Performing Arts Gala, previously called the Jazz Dance, started as a small fundraising event that was hosted at MSJHS. As the years passed, its popularity grew, and soon it outgrew its venue. For the past thirteen years, the Marriott hotel has graciously hosted the event, donating space and food. The Gala is a great occasion where one can sit back and enjoy being entertained by talented student musicians. The students

and sing unforgettable classics in a Parisian themed atmosphere. “April in Paris” features the MSJHS Jazz band along with student guest vocalists, a silent auction, a three-course dinner and dancing.

work year round, preparing a variety of songs to perform. Attendees can bid for baskets in a silent auction, each basket has a special theme with many treats and prizes inside—making them all well worth the cost. After dinner, attendees get the chance to shake it up on the dance floor, moving to the sonorous sound of familiar jazz tunes.

Reduce waste and win up to $500 SUBMITTED BY STOPWASTE.ORG Alameda County residents are some of the best recyclers in the country, diverting 69 percent of their refuse from landfill. Now they have the opportunity to prove they are the best. StopWaste.Org has launched the Ready Set Recycle Contest which gives residents a chance to win prizes for keeping their trash free of recyclables and compostables. During regular garbage collection days from April through June, 2011, the Ready Set Recycle Prize Crew will select random garbage bins and separate the contents into three categories: recyclables, compostables and garbage. Households with the least amount of recyclables and compostables in their garbage relative to the whole bin will be declared the winners. Multiple winners will be announced each week and will receive cash or prizes. The best of all the winners – the households with the least amount of recyclables and

compostables in their garbage overall – will receive prizes of up to $500. The Prize Crew will notify residents they are eligible by leaving a hangtag on their garbage bin with information about how to participate in the contest or decline participation if desired. A hangtag signals that the route has been randomly selected; only a percentage of bins on that route will be sorted and have the opportunity to win. Alameda County residents can also participate in the contest and win prizes by taking the “I Recycle” Pledge online at www.ReadySetRecycleContest.Org. The website also offers helpful recycling tips, resources and a quiz to test residents’ recycling IQ. On the website residents will also be given the option to volunteer their home for a garbage sort. This does not guarantee their garbage will be sorted but it will be entered into the random selection process as if they had received a hangtag.

“Alameda County has already reduced the amount of materials it sends to the landfill by about one third since 2000,” said Jeff Becerra, Senior Communications Manager at StopWaste.Org, “and 93 percent of our residents report they recycle regularly. “But we won’t stop here. Alameda County residents set their own voter-mandated goal of diverting 75 percent of all waste from county landfills and the Ready Set Recycle Contest aims to inspire residents to realize – and ultimately surpass – this goal. We hope participants will share recycling tips and encourage friends and neighbors to properly sort their waste – not just putting recyclables and compostables in their respective bins but also keeping these bins free of trash contamination.” To learn more about the contest and to make an online pledge to reduce waste by recycling and composting, visit www.ReadySetRecycleContest.Org.

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Tuesday, April 12 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Schilling School, 36901 Spruce St., Newark 3:25 - 4:00 p.m. Ash St. & Wells Ave., Newark 4:50 - 5:30 p.m. Mariner Park, Regents Blvd. & Dorado Dr., Union City 5:40 - 6:20 p.m. Sea Breeze Park, Dyer St. & Carmel Way, Union City

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Wednesday, April 13 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. Purple Lotus Buddhist School, 33615 9th St, Union City 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Warm Springs Community Center 47300 Fernald St., Fremont 5:15 - 5:50 p.m. Jerome Ave. and Ohlones St., Fremont 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Baywood Apts., 4275 Bay St., Fremont

Tuesday, April 19 2:30 - 3:25 p.m. Cabrillo School, 36700 San Pedro Dr., Fremont 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. California School for the Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr, Fremont 5:25 - 6:10 p.m. Booster Park, Gable Dr. and McDuff Ave., Fremont 6:25 - 6:55 p.m. Camellia Dr. and Camellia Court, Fremont Wednesday, April 20 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Hillside School, 15980 Marcella St., San Lorenzo 4:30 - 5:10 p.m. Palomares Hills HOA Clubhouse, 6811 Villareal Dr., Castro Valley 5:25 - 5:50 p.m. Lomond Way & Greenridge Rd., Castro Valley Thursday, April 21 2:45 - 3:40 p.m. Bay School, 2001 Bockman Rd, San Lorenzo 4:05 - 4:40 p.m. Falcon Dr. and Merganser Dr., Fremont 5:20 - 5:50 p.m. Los Robles Apts, 32300 Almaden Blvd., Union City 6:05 - 6:35 p.m. Mission Gateway Apts., 33215 Mission Blvd., Union City

Thursday, April 14 1:45 - 2:15 p.m. Stellar Academy, 38325 Cedar Blvd, Newark 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. Ardenwood School, 33955 Emilia Lane, Fremont 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Weibel School, 45135 South Grimmer Blvd., Fremont 5:50 - 6:20 p.m. Contempo Homes, 4190 Gemini Dr., Union City

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Monday, April 18 1:00 - 1:25 p.m. Baywood Court, 21966 Dolores St., Castro Valley 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Cherryland School, 585 Willow Ave, Hayward 5:10 - 5:45 p.m. Sparks Way Commons, 2750 Sparks Way, Hayward

Wednesday, Apr 20 2:00 - 2:20 p.m. Pioneer Park 60 Wilson Way, Milpitas 2:30 - 2:55 p.m. Friendly Village Park 120 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas 3:20 - 4:00 p.m. Foothill School 1991 Landess Ave, Milpitas

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Government Briefs City Council summaries do not include all business transacted at the noted meetings. These outlines represent selected topics and actions. For a full description of agendas, decisions and discussion, please consult the website of the city of interest: Fremont (www.ci.fremont.gov), Hayward (www.hayward-ca.gov), Milpitas (www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov), Newark (www.ci.newark.ca.us), Union City (www.ci.union-city.ca.us).

Milpitas City Council Fremont City Council Milpitas City Council April 5, 2011 Fremont City Council April 5, 2011 Consent Calendar: 1) Update Master Fee Schedule for recreation services and facility use. 2) Accept bid by Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. in the amount of $605,845 to widen Blacow frontage median from Dowling Avenue to Eggers Drive and repair adjoining pavements. Ceremonial Items: 1) Acknowledge and applaud efforts of the Kiwanis Club as host of the TriCities “Ducks for Bucks” race. This is the 17th year of this event and will be held at Lake Elizabeth on Saturday, April 30th. Proceeds support many local nonprofit organizations. Kiwanis members Clare Torres, Tom Miller and Dave Sauer represented the club at the council meeting. 2) Recognized Fair Housing Month and the work of Project Sentinel that helps with community mediation, housing discrimination issues, HUD home ownership counseling and tenant/landlord counseling. Public Communications: 1) Received comment about unequal city action when dealing with Union Pacific Railroad and Fremont citizens. Response noted that railroads are regulated by federal government and the City has no jurisdiction in these matters. 2) Received comment praising Fremont for promotion of Universal Design designed to aid disabled persons and promote “aging in place.” Other Business: 1) Capital Improvement Program (CIP) update, outlining the project status of existing and anticipated capital projects. Funding has been spread over five years with only the first two years appropriated. Staff will return in June for approval.

Presentations: Proclaimed April as National Month of the Young Child and National Child Abuse Prevention Month April 10-16 is National Library Week. Winners of the essay contest “What the Library Means to Me” will be announced at the Milpitas Library on April 16, at 2 p.m. Consent: Authorized the RDA Executive Director to execute an agreement (maximum amount of $110,000) with HMH Incorporated for a Plan Line Study as part of the Montague Expressway Widening Project. The project will add a fourth lane in both directions of Montague Expressway. Council authorized the Economic Development Corporation’s President to execute an agreement with Carlson, Barbee & Gibson, Inc. for construction engineering services for the new Abel Street Transit Connection project, for a maximum amount of $110,000. Budget appropriation of $200,000 from the 2003 Tax Allocation Bond Find Corporation approved for the project; total cost of the project is estimated at $1.26M. Council approved the Mayor’s request for two donations of $500 each to the Milpitas High School Robotics Club and Rancho Middle School’s Casino Night Fundraiser. Accepted two donations to the Milpitas Public Library totaling $3,500 and approved spending plans for children’s summer reading program, adult performance programs and to purchase new books for circulation. Received progress report from the Public Works Director on an emergency work order for variable frequency drives/pump motor assemblies for the Ayer Pump Station. Cost is not to exceed $650,000. Pump equipment replacement is expected to be completed by end of August 2011. Approved budget transfers of $1.093M grant from the state’s Traffic Congestion Relief Fund to reimburse the Street Fund for projects such as street resurfacing and traffic improvements which were completed in FY 2009 and 2010. Approved a budget appropriation of $85,000 from the Street Fund and authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Harris and Associates for engineering services, not to exceed $60,000, for street improvements along Escuela Parkway. The improvements are six-foot sidewalk widening, tree planting and a new bus pullout at Milpitas High School. Economic Development Corporation Meeting: Approved new Capital Improvement Program to replace and upgrade audio and visual equipment in nine City Hall conference rooms through budget appropriation of $1.5M from the Economic Development Corporation. Vice Mayor McHugh requested a more detailed breakdown of the equipment replacement costs. Reports of Councilmembers: Heard a report on the location of facilities for the planned BART extension project, as requested by Councilman Gomez. The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) wants to place a high voltage substation and a switching station in a location that would affect an industrial building containing offices and an RV storage site, both of which generate jobs and income for the city. Council directed staff to work with the VTA to avoid impacting existing businesses or residences. VTA representatives declined to attend the City Council meeting. Ordinance: Introduced an amendment to the Municipal Code creating utility-based criteria for reduction of the City workforce. A layoff contingency is being considered to prevent highly efficient employees from removal by less productive employees with seniority and bumping rights. Amendment would base layoffs on function and classification, and reduce the re-employment list from seven years to three years; re-hiring from the re-employment list would be based on functional need.

Kiwanis Club members Dave Sauer, Clare Torres and Tom Miller urged community support of “Ducks for Bucks” to be held Saturday, April 30th at Lake Elizabeth, Fremont.

a. The report refines project costs and identifies some outside funding sources such as the new county Vehicle Registration Fee, Gas Tax and some additional Development Permit Fee revenue from Traffic Impact Fees. b. One of the primary effects of reduced funding for capital expenditures is the impact on roadways that are currently considered in “fair” status but will deteriorate to “poor” within the next 10 years unless additional funds are collected. New gas tax revenue will slow this process but an additional $10M per year is necessary to maintain current conditions. c. Traffic Impact Fees will be used to widen Warm Springs Boulevard between Corporate Way and Brown Road to allow better access to the Warm Springs BART station. d. Bicycle and Pedestrian funds will be used for programs from the City’s Bicycle Master Plan. e. Park Facilities and Acquisition funds will be used for parks, projects and priorities developed by the Recreation Commission. One-time WW funds will supplement capital expenditures. f. Redevelopment projects, contingent on continuation of the agency, include Irvington BART station, Quiet Zones, Fremont Boulevard streetscape and Grimmer Greenbelt. g. Dedicated funding for one-time projects include permitting and land use IT system, Fremont Boulevard/Alder Avenue traffic signal and Paseo Padre and Auto Mall traffic management. A CIP update is scheduled for presentation to the Planning Commission on May 12 with City Council Public Hearings on June 7 and June 14. 2) Dissolution of Associated Community Action Programs a. Authorize City Manager to execute a Reimbursement and Joint Cooperation Agreement related to dissolution. This agency has been dissolved due to extreme financial difficulties. The financial impact to Fremont is unclear at this time. Council Referrals: 1) Appoint Sandeep Chandana to Library Advisory Commission

Mayor Bob Wasserman Vice Mayor Suzanne Lee Chan Anu Natarajan Bill Harrison Dominic Dutra

Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent

Mayor Jose Esteves - Yes Vice Mayor Pete McHugh - Yes Debbie Giordano - Yes Armando Gomez Jr. - Yes Althea Polanski - Yes

Hayward City Council Hayward City Council April 5, 2011

Commendations: April 2011 Business Recognition Award presented to Arborwell, Inc. Accepted by Peter Sortwell, President, CEO and Founder. April 10-16, 2011 is National Volunteer Week. Acknowledged City of Hayward volunteers. Work Session: FY 2012 Community Development Block Grant Funding recommendations. Consent: Approved plans and specifications and issued call for bids to be received on May 10, 2011 for Measure B (Alameda County half-cent transportation sales tax) Pavement Reconstruction Project for FY 2012. Hohener St., Darwin St., Chisholm Ct., Sparling Dr., Kirkwood Dr., Ward St. will be repaired at a total cost of $850,000. The monies are in the Measure B Tax Fund and included in the FY 2011 Capital Improvement Program for FY 2012. Award of the contract is scheduled for June 7 and work will last from July 5 to September 26. Approved reduction of size of second reservoir for Stonebrae Country Club Development to 1.2 million gallons. Requested elimination of the planned reservoir in August 2010 is not feasible given that, as the highest point in the highland water chain system, it will be needed when the other tank is out of service for maintenance. The project site is southeast of the Fairview Ave./Hayward Blvd. intersection. (5-0-0 (Sweeney and Quirk recused)). Approved plans and specifications for pavement rehabilitation for D St., Huntwood Ave., Industrial Parkway SW and Second St. and called for bids to be received on April 26. 2011. Total project cost is estimated at $1.630M; project is fully funded and the city will be reimbursed $1.336M of Federal funds administered by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. A contract will be awarded on May 17 and work will last from June 13 to September 7. Accepted resignation of Lucy Castillo from Human Services Commission. The vacancy will be filled as part of the annual appointments process in September 2011. Mayor Michael Sweeney – Recused Barbara Halliday – Yes Olden Henson – Yes Marvin Peixoto – Yes Bill Quirk – Yes Mark Salinas – Yes Francisco Zermeno - Yes

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Ora “Al” Haynes RESIDENT OF FREMONT March 3, 1929 – March 27, 2011

Lai Shing Kuei

Marvin R. Hudson

RESIDENT OF FREMONT August 17, 1929 – March 11, 2011

RESIDENT OF NEWARK May 5, 1931 – April 1, 2011

Carol E. Knoll

Louise Vierra RESIDENT OF FREMONT October 19, 1927 – April 7, 2011

RESIDENT OF NEWARK May 19, 1954 – April 1, 2011

Jonathan L. Woodard

Robert W. Hantz RESIDENT OF FREMONT August 4, 1957 – April 8, 2011

RESIDENT OF NEWARK Febraury 7, 1986 – April 1, 2011

Gerda Westendorf

Frances Meier RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 13, 1926 – April 8, 2011

Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont

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RESIDENT OF FREMONT March 3, 1925 – April 6, 2011

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Dish's Blockbuster Euro strikes 15-month high against dollar buy may mean brand's suvival Pachter thinks that Dish will liquidate stores by the end of the year. But others thought Dish might keep at least some stores open. "In order to get the most from the investment, Dish Network needs to keep the Blockbuster brand top of mind with consumers, and that means in kiosks in drug stores and physical store locations," Wall Street Strategies analyst Brian Sozzi said. Either way, Dish and Ergen, who also chairs former Dish parent EchoStar, is gambling the deal can help reinvent Dish as consumers' TV and moviewatching habits evolve. The company, with 14.1 million subscribers, is facing a maturing pay-TV industry as more TV and movie watchers go online or subscribe to services like Hulu and Netflix. In 2010 new Dish subscribers fell 2 percent, hurt by aggressive discounts by competitors as satellite TV players duke it out for subscribers. Dish offers an online service at Dishonline.com with 150,000 movies, TV shows, clips and trailers. It also offers video-on-demand and pay-per-view services. It could use Dallas-based Blockbuster's streaming service to expand its online offerings. Whatever its plans, Dish is taking on a company that is a shadow of its former self. When Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy protection, it was down to 3,000 stores, less than a third of the peak of 9,100 in 2004. There are about 2,400 currently open with plans to close about 700 more by mid-April. Blockbuster used to dominate the U.S. movie rental business. But it lost money for years as that business declined because customers shifted to Netflix Inc., video on demand and DVD rental kiosks. In a statement about its Blockbuster bid, Dish Executive Vice President Tom Cullen made specific mention of Blockbuster's stores. "With its more than 1,700 store locations, a highly recognizable brand and multiple methods of delivery, Blockbuster will complement our existing video offerings while presenting cross-marketing and service extension opportunities for Dish Network," Cullen said. But Dish has not yet laid out specific plan for the company. Dish spokeswoman Francie Bauer said the Englewood, Colo.-based company would not comment further since the deal must receive bankruptcy court approval. A hearing for that approval is set for Thursday, and Dish expects the deal to close in the second quarter.

pay substantially more to get the cash than it had to at previous auctions. For now, interest rate policy remains the key to the euro's gains, especially as the ECB's peers, such as the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan are not expected to start raising borrowing costs just yet, though the Bank of England could well be tightening policy in the next month or two. However, analysts said the Fed is showing signs that it's ready to change course after it brings its current $600 billion monetary stimulus to an end in June.

Though it may not raise interest rates this year, it seems Fed policymakers are preparing to begin withdrawing some of the extraordinary measures implemented during the financial crisis. The minutes to the last Fed rate-setting meeting, published Tuesday, indicated that the “normalization” process will begin over the coming months, and that process will eventually lead to an increase in the main Fed funds rate from the current 0-0.25 percent range. The reaction to the Fed minutes has been fairly muted in stock markets.

In Europe, the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares was up 0.4 percent at 6,032 while Germany's DAX rose 0.6 percent to 7,222. The CAC-40 in France was 0.1 percent higher at 4,044. Wall Street was poised for modest gains at the open - Dow futures were up 35 points at 12,362 while the broader Standard & Poor's 500 futures rose a little over 4 points to 1,331. In the oil markets, the apparent stalemate in Libya, which accounts for a little under 2 percent of daily oil production, kept oil prices high. the benchmark rate on

the New York Mercantile Exchange was trading 13 cents a barrel higher at a 30month high of $108.47. Earlier in Asia, Japan's battered Nikkei 225 closed down 0.3 percent to 9,584.37, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.6 percent to 24,285.05 . In China, investors brushed off the previous day's interest rate increase as the Shanghai Composite Index returned from a holiday to close 1.1 percent higher at 3,001.36. --Pamela Sampson in Bangkok contributed to this report.

Special Life Events

Fremont Physician installed as president of surgical society SUBMITTED BY JOHNNY NG

lenn M. Weinraub, DPM, FACFAS, who practices in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Kaiser Permanente Fremont Medical Center, was installed as the 60th president of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), a national association of over 6,300 foot and ankle surgeons. He was installed as president at the ACFAS’ 69th Annual Scientific Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The conference is the largest educational meeting for foot and ankle surgeons in the U.S., draws attendees from around the world to discuss the most current techniques and technology for treatment of deformities, diseases and injuries of the foot and ankle.

“It is a great honor to be nominated to serve as president of the board of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons,” said Dr. Weinraub. “I look forward to a productive year of professional and healthcare advancements to not only benefit the College and its members but also the patients we serve.” Dr. Weinraub is a noted author and lecturer and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University in Arizona. He earned his podiatric medical degree from the California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, followed by surgical residencies at the Medical College of Virginia/ INOVA Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital. He is certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rear foot/ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

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organization, I have learned to heal and come to terms with my past.”

better serve the needs of the students. Ohlone’s National College Health Assessment Survey of March 2010 indicated some startling facts. It showed that many students had been touched by depression; 21 percent had contemplated suicide, while 2.3 percent of Ohlone students had attempted suicide. “In particular, we are looking at an Interactive Screening Program through AFSP for Ohlone which will provide a direct screening tool for our campus,” says Bratton. The program would involve a confidential online survey, to be sent to a select group of students, and filled out at home. Based on a determination of risk factors for suicide, a Health Center staff member would then follow up where needed. Show your support of Ohlone College and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention by joining community members at the “Out-of-the-Darkness Campus Walk.” Shed light on this serious issue, begin the healing process and be part of the solution. During the event, parking fees will not be enforced in lots L, M, N, O, & P, where participants are asked to park. Donations to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are gladly accepted but not required for participation in the walk.

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Director of the Ohlone Student Health Center, Sally I. Bratton, RN, FNP, explains that the students and staff on the campus had a difficult time after Dawson’s death and didn’t know how to deal with the pain and grief. Coincidentally, while attending a conference in San Francisco, Bratton made the acquaintance of Shirley Kaminsky, RN, who was affiliated with the AFSP. Kaminsky offered to come to Ohlone to do a support group on campus and help with the grieving process. Further talks led to holding the Out-of-the Darkness Campus Walk. “The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is an amazing group of people, primarily volunteers,” says Bratton. “Most have lost family members or partners to suicide. It’s a passion for them [to help others].” Jennifer Murcia, a volunteer with AFSP adds, “The reason I joined the organization is because they champion a cause that is very dear to me. They seek to create awareness, fund research, and educate the community on suicide and reach out to people with mental illness. Sadly, mental illness and suicide are two issues I’ve personally dealt with throughout my life. Through my work with the

The walk event schedule is as follows: 11 a.m. – Registration 11:45 a.m. - Opening Ceremony 12 p.m.-1 p.m. - Walk around circumference of Ohlone College Campus 1 p.m.-1:15 p.m. - Closing Ceremony 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m. – Refreshments Participants are also asked to bring a pair of gently used shoes, symbolizing those they have lost to suicide, to be donated to a local shelter. There will also be a “memory board” to sign in remembrance. All proceeds collected will be used to support AFSP’s education and awareness programs as well as to fund research. Many students are seen at the college’s Health Center for a variety of concerns. However, Bratton explains that she hopes some of the funds derived from the walk will also help the Ohlone Health Center partner with AFSP to

We'll Need Oil and Gas for Decades BY LAWRENCE J. MCQUILLAN Oil prices are now hovering over $100 per barrel. Whenever this happens, pundits and policy wonks on both sides of the political spectrum argue we should depend less on oil and natural gas. But nobody has a believable plan to get there because of economic realities. If the United States is going to get serious about finding energy solutions, then the first step is to have a president who understands that, while vilifying Big Oil may be good politics, it's bad policy. First, consider the alternatives: Obama loves renewables, but they currently supply no more than 8 percent of U.S. energy needs -- and that's with heavy government subsidies. That percentage might rise over time, but it's completely unrealistic to think renewables are a viable large-scale substitute any time soon. More nuclear power plants? Maybe a good idea, but the dangerous situation in Japan ought to give everyone pause - if not over safety, then at a minimum over economic and political feasibility. The fact remains that oil and natural gas supply 60 percent of American energy needs, and the percentage will remain high for the foreseeable future because they are the low-cost energy sources, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Even by 2035, experts say more than half of the nation's energy demand will still be met by oil and natural gas. But the industry gets little thanks for it. In President Obama's derisory words, oil and gas are "doing just fine on their own." But like other commodities, oil and gas profits are highly cyclical and prone to booms and busts. A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers report showed that for 16 of the 20 years from 1987 through 2006, oil and gas companies earned a lower annual rate of return on invested capital than all other domestic industries combined. Obama also says the industry is getting big bucks in subsidies each year. Not true. Like any business, oil and gas companies qualify for tax deductions, but they are far less generous than those enjoyed by the majority of energy companies. True, oil and gas companies receive federal energy R&D funding, but on average, electric technologies and renewables like wind and solar receive more than 22 times as much funding. Ethanol and biofuels are subsidized at a level 190 times that of oil and natural gas. Revenues and shareholder profits can be large in good times, but the costs of finding and producing oil and natural gas are always high. With much of the world's conventional oil and gas reserves already developed, companies are turning to increasingly risky, non-conventional projects. Production costs for offshore oil can run between $60 and $65 per barrel -- three to four times the price for land-based drilling. Oil sands are even more expensive. If we judge it by who is actually meeting the nation's energy needs, then oil and gas are clearly today's work horses. And tomorrow's, too. The truth is, as President Obama seems to be slowly realizing, economics will always trump wishful thinking and right now, and for decades to come, economics are on the side of oil and natural gas. Lawrence J. McQuillan, PhD, is director of Business and Economic Studies at the Pacific Research Institute. Contact him at LMcQuillan@pacificresearch.org.

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“What's different this time is the U.S. economy is still fragile,'' Nivola said. ``If we had a sustained gasoline hike, it would be like imposing a substantial tax on the economy at a very inopportune moment.” Eventually, consumers will look for someone to fault if gas prices remain high. Obama's the likely target, and Republicans are trying to hasten the blame game. “His war on domestic oil and gas explo-

ration and production has caused us pain at the pump, endangered our already sluggish economic recovery, and threatened our national security,” said Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and 2008 vice presidential candidate who is considering a White House run of her own. “The good news is there is nothing wrong with America's energy policy that another good oldfashioned election can't solve. 2012 is just

“Out-of-the-Darkness Campus Walk” Tuesday, April 19 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ohlone College 43600 Mission Boulevard, Fremont (510) 659-6258 www.campuswalks.org

Help needed SUBMITTED BY MILPITAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE We are looking for fun-loving volunteers to help with our 3rd annual golf tournament to be held Friday, May 6. If you can help marketing for sponsors & players, raffle donations or on-site registration, contact Mark Wong at mark@agentmarkwong.com.

Nonprofit alliance SUBMITTED BY HAYWARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The inaugural meeting of the Hayward Nonprofit Alliance - 57 nonprofit organizations that are members of the Hayward Chamber of Commerce – will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 21 at the Hayward Area Historical Society’s (HAHS) new headquarters at 22370 Foothill Boulevard, Hayward. “Hayward is full of people with a heart for service and we wanted to create a forum where these organizations could meet to compare calendars and discuss issues such as fund-raising and event-planning,” said Myron Freedman, HAHS executive director and a member of the Hayward Chamber board of directors. The first meeting’s agenda will include discussion of the group’s mission, sharing news about upcoming local events and hearing a presenter on a new Alameda County grants program. Plans call for the organization to meet at 10 a.m. on the third Thursday of every month at the historical society’s new

Foothill Boulevard facility. The building will not open to the general public until this summer, so Hayward Nonprofit Alliance members will be able to see the museum and offices take shape as renovation proceeds. According to Kim Huggett, president and CEO of the Chamber, the alliance will be an affiliate organization somewhat like the Chamber’s Latino Business Roundtable that draws between 50 and 70 participants to its monthly meetings. “HAHS is acknowledged as a community leader for its skill in coordinating volunteers, fund-raising savvy and reputation for being an efficiently-run organization,” Huggett said. “We are fortunate to have their team in a leadership role.” Before the Chamber began talks to develop the alliance, it held a successful preliminary seminar last November entitled, “Year End Fund-Raising Strategies for Nonprofits.” For more information, contact the Hayward Chamber of Commerce at (510) 537-2424.

Request for Proposal for

Alviso Adobe Park SUBMITTED BY JAIME CHEW The Milpitas Public Art Committee has announced a new public art commission funded by the Public Art Program of the City of Milpitas. A three dimensional and freestanding project is to be located inside the Alviso Adobe Park. The Request for Proposal is now available on the City website at www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov. Alviso Adobe Park is located on Calaveras Blvd., east of Piedmont. The park is recognized for its historical significance, not only for the Adobe structure itself,

around the corner.” History, however, offers no certainty that a different president would dramatically change how Americans deal with energy. For decades, a national energy policy has proven elusive because Republicans and Democrats sharply differ over how to make America closer to energy independent. Progress has been impeded by not-inmy-backyard fights over nuclear plants and wind farms, battles over drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and nuclear waste disposal at Yucca Mountain, and election-year sloganeering. The same cycle has persisted. Gas prices rise, Americans complain and politicians raise alarms.

but the associated apricot farm and outbuildings. It is on the City of Milpitas’ Historic Sites Inventory and the National Register of Historic Places. For more information regarding these applications, call (408) 586-3234 or email jchew@ci.milpitas.ca.gov. Proposal deadline is May 13 by 5 p.m. All submittals should be sent to: Milpitas Public Art Committee Attn: Renee Lorentzen and Jaime Chew 40 N. Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 586-3234 Consider the words that came out of one president's mouth: “This country needs to regain its independence from foreign sources of energy, and the sooner the better.” That was Republican Gerald Ford - in 1975. Nearly four decades later, Obama said: “As long as our economy depends on foreign oil, we'll always be subject to price spikes.” He's probably not the last president who will give voice to that notion, given the complexities of the issue. As Levi puts it: “The nature of energy is that it matters because it gets entangled with so many other things. But those other entanglements are what make it precisely so difficult to deal with.”

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BY SIDA LU Spring sports teams continued their play this week against a variety of competition: league matches, nonleague matches and tournaments.

Volleyball On April 5, Moreau Catholic High School hosted the James Logan High School Colts in a Mission Valley Athletic League match. Despite Moreau’s best efforts, their shoddy defense allowed five Colts to have a field day, highlighted by Neal Barrina’s 45 assists. Logan won in three straight games, 25-14, 25-14, 25-13. The Colts would try to keep their momentum going in a match against the defending MVAL champs two days later at Mission San Jose High, but fell short in three games. Mission came out strong the first game, winning 25-19, before winning a tight decision over Logan in the second game, 26-24. The Warriors finished strong with a 25-22 victory, holding Barrina to just 19 assists. This dropped Logan to 13-8 overall on the season. John F. Kennedy High School Titans hosted the Washington High Huskies for another MVAL volleyball match. Similar to the Mission-Logan game, the Huskies came out strong and won 25-19 in the first game and 26-14 in the second. From there, the Titans rallied behind Andrew Cecere, who had 26 assists, and took the third game 25-21. Kennedy was unable to keep the momentum going, however, and lost 25-18 in the fourth game and 3-1 overall. On April 7, Moreau faced the Chinese Christian school in a nonleague bout. Despite being 0-4 on the season for league play, Moreau is 8-6 for nonleague matches and once again this trend held true as the Mariners dominated from beginning to end in a straight-game victory. Mariner Daron True was the kills leader with eight while Marcus Coronel had a strong defensive effort with 14 digs. Then on Saturday, April 9, Logan participated in the annual Northgate Tournament, a best-of-three tournament that usually features a handful of NCS bound heavyweights slugging it out in the later rounds. Logan looked dominant in pool play, winning all three of its pool play matches by a wide margin behind their star Barrina’s, steady distribution of the ball. The Colts would then go on to the quarterfinals and play against Acalanes, who were held at bay by a staunch Colts defense and lost 18-25 in both games. The Colts were unable to advance any further, however, after running into perennial powerhouse Deer Valley in the semifinals. Logan came close to stealing one in the second game, but fell short 23-25.

Tennis Moreau faced San Lorenzo in a match on April 7, dominating the singles matchups to win 5-2. Moreau’s No. 2 doubles team composed of freshmen Jason Ndegwa and Matthew Leli defeated San Lorenzo’s junior doubles team in two straight matches. Mariners team captain Anthony Doan also had a dominant game, rallying back from an early deficit to defeat San Lorenzo senior Jordan Hua. For all prep scores, log onto the TCV Sports website at http://sports.tricityvoice.com.

East Bay recap BY GIOVANNI ALBANESE JR. Cal State East Bay returned home over the weekend. Each athletic program -- softball, baseball and water polo -- was on the Hayward campus on Friday, April 8. Water polo took on Cal State San Bernardino before heading south to Fresno on Saturday, April 9, while the diamond teams remained in the Bay Area. Against San Bernardino, the Lady Pioneers got their weekend off on the right foot, topping the Lady Coyotes 13-7. Liz Warren took charge for the offense, netting three tallies; helping out Warren in the attack were Chelsie Bryan and Whitney Bell with two goals apiece. Two keepers got time defending the East Bay (17-10, 9-3 WWPA) goal. Jayme Pekarske stopped 10 shots; Kendra Mason finished the match. CSUEB diamond teams each had a fourgame set with Cal State Dominguez Hills over the weekend. On Friday, the softball clubs had a double-dip, splitting the two -- 9-1 CSUDH in game one; 3-1 CSUEB in the second. In the game one loss, East Bay’s Kelly Lowe couldn’t get out of the first inning, allowing five runs. Dominguez Hills jumped out to a 9-0 lead before the game was called in the fifth (mercyrule). Lowe (5-6) got the loss. In the 3-1 win, East Bay trailed 1-0 heading into the fourth. Breezy Johnson doubled in the tying run. An inning later, East Bay took the lead when Sara Holdridge hit a two-run single. Talia Ferrari (8-6) went the full seven inning on the hill, allowing one run on nine hits and striking out three. Meanwhile, the Pioneers hardball team, was getting tagged with a 17-1 loss in its series opener with Dominguez Hills. Carlos Leyva (2-3, 4 RBIs) and Kevin Logan (4-5, 2 RBIs) led the way for CSUDH, who trailed 1-0 at one point in the match. They tied it at 1 in the third, and scored 16 runs in the final five innings, including six in the eighth. A.J. Gallardo (4-6) got the loss for East Bay; Nick McManus had the only offense for the Pio-

neers, hitting a solo homer in the first. On Saturday, the Lady Pioneers softball club couldn’t keep up with Dominguez Hills. In the second day of doubleheaders, the Lady Pioneers fell 8-2 and 6-0. Ferrari got the loss in game one, throwing another complete game, allowing all six runs, three earned, on 10 hits. In game two, Catherine Schorn was tagged for four runs on five hits in 1 1/3 innings, and got the loss. East Bay’s baseball team finally got a win in the third game of its four-game series verse Dominguez Hills. After dropping the opener, 4-1, Paul Jinkens got the loss, the Pioneers beat up their opponent, 9-5. Christopher Houston went 2-4 and knocked in five runs for CSUEB. Brandyn Bell went 5 1/3 to get the win for East Bay. Water polo went to Fresno on Saturday and came away with a pair of wins: they opened with a 20-3 triumph over Vanguard; finished off with a 11-5 win over Fresno Pacific. Warren again led the way with four goals against Vanguard. Ariel Noriega also tallied four for East Bay. In the win over Fresno Pacific, Sarah Grunberger, Bell and Warren each had a pair of goals to guide the Lady Pioneers to victory. To finish up the week, East Bay’s baseball club dropped their series with CSUDH with a 7-4 defeat. Bryce Miller allowed four runs over seven innings for the Pioneers. He struck out six along the way. Lincoln Clapper and Jared Berrier had the RBIs for the Pioneers in the loss. Lady Pioneers softball had a doubleheader at home against San Francisco State on Sunday and came away with a sweep, winning game one in a mercy-rule shortened 13-5 win (six innings), and game two in come-from-behind fashion, 6-3. Emily Montanez and Kassandra Winger both knocked in three to lead the Pioneer offense in game one, supporting Ferrari who notched her ninth win of the year on the hill. Game two’s star was Devin Salmones, knocking in two for East Bay. Lowe got the win on the hill, going the full seven.

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Eagles softball pounding the ball BY GIOVANNI ALBANESE JR. California School for the Deaf Lady Eagles softball team is swinging a hot stick lately. That trend continued last week with dominating performances at the plate. CSD went to Oakland to take on Oakland Military Institute on Monday, April 4, in a doubleheader, followed by going to Dublin a day later for a contest with Valley Christian. In the three games, CSD plated 38 runs, going 3-0 in the process. Against OMI, the Lady Eagles pounded their opponent to a 14-9 rout in game one. In game two, CSD pitched a better game, and kept swinging the bats. It ended with a 13-3 drubbing. No stats were available at time of press. Against Valley Christian on Tuesday, it was a slugfest. CSD trailed 10-7 in their last at bat. However, with their never-say-die attitude, they slugged all the hits they needed to the tune of four runs, culminating in a 1110 victory. Over the weekend, CSD took part in the Half Moon Bay tournament on Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9. Results for the games were not available at press. As for the CSD baseball team, they, like the softball club, are hitting the ball. CSD baseball had a trio of games last week, all in consecutive days, Tuesday, March 5, through Thursday, March 7. In their opening game of the week, at home vs. Emery High, the Eagles fell 9-7. Christian Reyes Hernandez led the Eagle offense with a 34 day and an RBI. Carlos Lopez was tagged with the loss on the hill. In their next game, Wednesday, April 6, at home vs. Leadership High of San Francisco, the Eagles bounced back. Again, the club scored seven runs, but the pitching was good for three less runs in a 7-6, 10-inning, walk-off victory. Carlos Lopez rebounded from the loss to Emery with the win over Leadership, going six innings in relief of Paul Padilla, not allowing a run and striking out 11. He also went 3-4 at the plate. Jacy Dike had the game-winning hit in the 10th, singling up the middle to score Mike Soudakoff from third. Fremont Christian High School baseball also had a trio of games, like their Bay Counties League foe CSD. They opened on Wednesday, April 6, in Danville against Athenian High. It wasn’t much of a contest, as Athenian raced out to a comfortable 16-1 lead through two innings (plating 11 in the second) en route to a 17-6 win. On Friday, April 8, the Warriors took on Mission San Jose High at home. It was another disappointing performance, with the Mission Valley Athletic League’s Warriors topping the BCL warriors, 18-0. Fremont Christian’s softball team had a stellar day at the plate in its first game of the week, a home bout vs. OMI on Tuesday, April 5. In the game, the Lady Warriors blasted its opponent 16-3. In their final game of the week, the Lady Warriors went to Dublin to take on Valley Christian on Thursday, April 7. It was a reversal of fortune as the Lady Warriors were sent home with a 13-0 loss. But the Lady Warriors got back on track April 9 with a 16-1 win over Athenian on the road. Moving south to the Central Coast Section and Milpitas High School, their baseball team had a home-andhome series with Fremont High of Sunnyvale. In their first game, Tuesday, April 5, the Trojans were able to come away with a 11-4 win on the road. Two days later, the Trojans swept the series with an 8-6 win. Milpitas’ softball had three games over the week, beginning Wednesday, April 6, vs. Gunn. They then took on Los Altos and Wilcox high schools on Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9, respectively, both on the road. At Los Altos, the Trojans fell 6-1; against Wilcox, the Trojans got back to the winning ways with a 12-6 victory. Kiana Aguilar (3-3, 2 RBIs), Kianna Ezell (2RBIs), Alexis Pommier (2 RBIs) and Alexus Perez (2-4, 3 RBIs) led the way. On the links, the Trojans battled Washington High on Monday, April 4, and fell to the Mission Valley Athletic League team, 234-242. Two days later, they battled against El Camino Division foe Lynbrook in Milpitas, with the Trojans prevailing 225-262. Washington and Milpitas squared off in the pool, too. Washington’s boys and girls topped Milpitas’ boys and girls teams on April 6, 65-105 and 45-123 respectively. For scores for all local prep and college teams, including those of the Eagles, Warriors and Trojans, log onto the Tri-City Voice Sports website: http://sports.tricityvoice.com.

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weatherization assistance program

Technology support needed Local food bank seeks infrastructure assistance

SUBMITTED BY TRI-CITY VOLUNTEERS New clients arrive daily, and more and more food is distributed to 6,000 families every month, However, Tri-City Volunteers (TCV) is still functioning with little more than pen and paper in this digital age. Demand is rising steadily every month, and lines of our clients sometimes extend around the building, TCV staff seeks more modern solutions for the growing demand for our services. Through their Technology Capital Campaign, TCV hopes to raise $30,000 in order to upgrade technological infrastructure to create a computerized client database, track volunteer hours, and simply run day-to-day activities with all the efficiency that comes with modern computer systems. According to Tri-City Volunteers’ Executive Director, Melissa Ponchard, these funds “will permit us to process clients nearly five times as fast as we are currently able.” These funds will also go towards training TCV staff and supporting their new technological infrastructure once it is built. In 2010, Tri-City Volunteers distributed 2.5 million pounds of food to over 13,000 TriCity residents. TCV operates a food bank/thrift store, and provides groceries free of charge to families in the Tri-Cities area, as well as clothing, furniture and lunches for the homeless. TCV was founded in 1970. To help Tri-City Volunteers, call (510) 793-4583 or e-mail mponchard@tri-cityvolunteers.org.

SUBMITTED BY CAROLE KAJITA Alameda County’s Community Development Agency, Neighborhood Preservation & Sustainability Department (NPS) has received $1.9M of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 funding to begin a new countywide Weatherization Assistance Program (except Albany, Berkeley, and Emeryville which have an existing program) for homeowners and renters residing in 1-4 housing units in Alameda, Castro Valley, Dublin, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, Sunol and Union City. The program’s aim is to improve energy efficiency to ensure health and safety of eligible low-income applicants in qualifying areas, in addition to conserving energy usage, resulting in lower utility bills. Program eligibility is based on income criteria and requires supporting documents. All energy-efficiency measures are free for income-qualified applicants. Informational meetings about the program and application process will be held throughout the county. The program is open until March 2012 or until funds are depleted. Wednesday, April 20 2-3 p.m. Union City Public Library 34007 Alvarado- Niles Road, Union City Tuesday, April 26 2-3 p.m. San Lorenzo Public Library 395 Paseo Grande Avenue, San Lorenzo Friday, May 6 1-2 p.m. City of Fremont Public Library 2400 Stevenson Boulevard, Fremont Tuesday, May 10 2-3 p.m. City of Hayward Public Library Weekes Branch 27300 Patrick Avenue, Hayward For an appointment with a Weatherization Specialist, call (510) 670-6125 or email infoweatherization@acgov.org

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Better communications regarding natural gas pipelines required SUBMITTED BY LYNDA GLEDHILL A bill to help prevent another tragedy like the deadly accident in San Bruno moved forward on April 5, 2011, with bipartisan support and backing from both the California Fire Chiefs Association and Pacific Gas & Electric. Senate Bill 44 requires natural gas operators to improve communication and coordination with first responders. The California Public Utilities Commission, in consultation with the Office of Emergency Services and the California Fire Chief Association, must adopt improved emergency response standards. “I am deeply concerned that our first responders should have the information they need to take action in the event of a pipeline disaster,” said Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-San Leandro). “In my district, Fremont, San Jose and Milpitas all have lines that are of concern because of their inability to withstand an earthquake. The Hayward Fault, which intersects natural gas lines in the East Bay, is the line most likely to move in northern California.” Under SB 44, the emergency response standards will ensure emergency shutdown and that pressure reduction is utilized whenever deemed necessary, including ensuring natural gas operators have established and maintained liaisons with appropriate fire, police and other local officials and that fire chiefs are given maps of natural gas pipeline locations in a format that can be easily integrated with their mapping information. In the event of another natural gas pipeline emergency, these standards will help prevent damage to property and minimize loss of life. Testifying in support of the bill were Hayward Fire Chief Craig Bueno, Demetrious Shaffer from the Alameda County Fire Chief Association and Fremont Fire Chief Bruce Martin. Senate Bill 44 passed with 11-0 vote. For more information, visit www.sen.ca.gov/corbett

Transportation improvements SUBMITTED BY ALAMEDA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION On April 21, 2011 the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC), in partnership with its Citizens Advisory Committee and sponsoring agencies, is holding a transportation forum at Dublin City Hall, Dublin. The forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public. It will highlight Measure B-funded transportation improvements located in eastern Alameda County. Presentations include: Development of Countywide Transportation Plans Major transportation planning is underway to guide local, state and federal funding for project and program implementation to maintain, operate and expand the multi-modal transportation systems in Alameda County; efforts will assist in the potential placement of a new transportation expenditure plan on the ballot in 2012. Route 84 Expressway Update Project involves widening a 4.6-mile section of Isabel Avenue, from Ruby Hill Drive to Jack London Boulevard, expanding from two lanes to four lanes and to six lanes. I-580 Corridor Update Projects include congestion relief and mobility enhancements in the I-580 Corridor, including construction of High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes. Work entails eastbound HOT lane and westbound HOT lane improvements. Alamo Canal Trail Update Project involves construction of a multi-use trail segment, located under I-580 near the Dublin Civic Center. Segment will create a 3.6-mile, continuous path, linking the cities of Dublin and Pleasanton and to the Iron Horse Trail. WHEELS Transit Advancements Tri-Valley Rapid Transit System offers environmentally friendly technology with fasters travel, fewer stops and a frequent schedule. WHEELS public transit also offers a range of accessible options for seniors and people with disabilities, such as Travel Training, Dial-aRide Paratransit Services and Senior Housing Shuttles. The forum will commence at 6:30 p.m. with an Open House, during which time project sponsors will be on hand to respond to questions. At 7:00 p.m., formal presentations will be facilitated on each of the items listed. Dublin City Hall is located at 100 Civic Plaza and is accessible via BART and bus. More information regarding transit access can be found at www.511.org. For more information, visit www.AlamedaCTC.org East County Transportation Forum Thursday, April 21 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Alameda County Transportation Commission Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin www.alamedactc.org

SUBMITTED BY VAROON SAHGAL Short sales account for a large part of the current real estate market. Many troubled homeowners are unaware they might qualify for such a transaction and do not understand the benefits. A short sale is defined as a sale of real estate in which the proceeds from the sale fall short of the balance owed on the property's loan. If a borrower owes $400,000 on a property whose market value is $300,000, then a sale of that property would be considered a short sale. Understanding the foreclosure process is key to understanding short sales. If a borrower stops making payments on a mortgage for three or four months, the lender will file a Notice Of Default (NOD) with the county as a public record. This starts the countdown to a foreclosure on the courthouse steps. The borrower’s credit score drops once the NOD is filed, regardless of subsequent actions. How much the credit score suffers depends on the individual but according to Fair Isaac, the FICO credit score can drop anywhere between 70 and 135 points. If someone has missed one or two months’ mortgage payments but has not yet received a NOD, there is more hope. Their credit score has not been affected yet. A NOD will eventually be issued if more payments are missed. If it is possible to catch up with the missed payments, then calling the lender before a NOD is issued is a good idea. If mortgage payments cannot be made current, then a short sale is a good idea, assuming the borrower has negative equity and some hardship. This will save the person’s credit by avoiding a NOD. Banks know many borrowers are in financial difficulty and are renegotiating the terms of the loans to such homeowners to help make their payments more affordable. This is called a loan modification which may entail extending the term of the loan to reduce the size of monthly payments, lowering the interest rate, and other terms and conditions. One thing that is not common is reduction of the unpaid balance of the loan. However, loan modifications do not always make sense. For example, there is little point of modifying the terms of a $550,000 mortgage on a property with a market value of $400,000 just to continue paying for a home that is worth far less than the original purchase price. Loan modifications do not address the issue of negative equity but a short sale does extricate people from such a situation. The short sale process starts much like any other home sale; a realtor must sign a listing agreement with the homeowner to obtain the latter’s approval to sell the property. From this point, the process differs from a normal sale. The realtor must compile and send what is called a “short sale package” to the homeowner’s lender to secure the lender’s approval for a short sale. The short sale package contains several items such as W2’s, bank statements and a hardship letter which informs the lender of the homeowner’s extenuating circumstances; it might be divorce, unemployment, illness, etc. In a short sale, the real estate agent is paid entirely by the bank when the transaction is completed. For the borrower in difficulty, keeping his credit intact is a major advantage of a short sale over a foreclosure, if the borrower has not received a NOD. Fannie Mae, which establishes guidelines for many loans, is prepared to lend to someone, who has had a short sale, two years later. Anyone who has suffered foreclosure must wait five years before being considered for a mortgage loan. Another benefit of avoiding foreclosure is simply that foreclosure has far reaching consequences. Prospective employers may even turn down a job applicant.

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY RAJESWARI RAMANATHAN The singers increased the volume of their background music on the boom box, gave each other a quick glance, and began humming in harmony.

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On Friday March 25, freshman Wylie Winheim and junior Harry Liu sang their hearts out for the final round of Irvington High School PTSA’s Irvington Idol competition. The two sang a duet for “Lucky,” and did solo performances as well, with Wylie singing “Fireworks” and Harry at “Man in the Mirror.” In the end, Round 4 judges Mr. Vincent Wu, math teacher, and Mrs. Linda Kimmel, College/Career Center Counselor, and the audience, chose Wylie as the ultimate title winner for Irvington Idol. PTSA initiated the singing competition to raise funds for their organization, and to showcase the vocal talents of Irvington Vikings. The program had a great turnout in the first round with singers coming in-person and through video submissions, as students sang songs of various genres and time periods. In fact, some students went above-and-beyond in bringing their own instruments to accompany their vocals. Singers paid $5 as a participation fee; those eliminated were given a small appreciation award. Eliminations occurred at each round; judges varied depending on afterschool schedules. The four judges were Mrs. Christina Faitel, Ms. Allyson McAuley, Mrs. Kimmel and Mr. Wu. Competition took place afterschool almost every Friday in March in Irvington’s Norse Hall, with the audience playing an important role in the last two rounds; they were given a chance to vote for their favorite singer. Winners Wylie and Harry were each given cash prizes.

Former US Navy hospital blown up in Oakland Hills AP WIRE SERVICE OAKLAND, Calif. (AP), Apr 08 - A former Navy hospital imploded in a massive cloud of brown dust in the Oakland Hills on Friday, marking the end of a military medical center that served generations of wounded American soldiers. The 11-story concrete building collapsed seconds after crews detonated 800 pounds of dynamite around noon Friday as neighbors, journalists, city officials and former Navy officers watched from above. The hospital was the last of about 100 military homes, barracks, stores and other structures that made up the decommissioned Oak Knoll U.S. Naval Medical Center. Oak Knoll opened in 1942 and treated U.S. soldiers wounded in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. The 167-acre complex was decommissioned 15 years ago amid a wave of military base closures around the country. The federal government sold the property at auction in 2005 to Irvine-based SunCal Companies for $100.5 million. Partnering with investment bank Lehman Brothers, SunCal had planned to build a major residential development with 960 homes and 82,000 square feet of commercial space. But Lehman's 2008 collapse halted those plans and delayed the complex's demolition and cleanup. Neighbors complained as the property was hit by vandals, thieves and squatters and brush grew unabated, creating a fire hazard, the San Jose Mercury News reported. Oakland city officials eventually obtained money to secure the property, abate the fire hazards and demolish the remaining buildings after filing claims against Lehman in federal bankruptcy court. The future of residential development remains unclear.

Whooping Cough booster required for junior and high school students SUBMITTED BY MARIA STOKES A new California law for the upcoming 2011-2012 school year requires that all students entering into grades 712 have proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster shot called Tdap before entering school. Information about pertussis and Tdap vaccinations in the Bay Area is available in more than 150 languages by simply dialing 211. Tdap is a booster vaccine for older children, adolescents, and adults that safely protects against three dangerous diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (also called pertussis). Whooping cough is a serious disease that causes coughing fits that can last for months. It can be deadly for infants. In recent years, whooping cough has increased in the U.S. and was widespread in California in 2010. This new Tdap requirement is for current students, new students and transfer students in both private and public schools. Avoid the rush and make an appointment with your regular doctor or health care provider to get your child vaccinated. Once vaccinated, keep documentation of your child’s Tdap booster shot in a safe place so your child can start school on time. Your local 211 call center can answer many questions, such as: Where can I get my child vaccinated? What if I don’t have insurance? Can my child still receive the Tdap booster? What if my child doesn’t have proof of a Tdap shot before school starts in the fall? Residents who can’t dial 211 can call (800) 273-6222 to reach the 211 call center in their area. For the hearing impaired, dial (415) 808-4440 (TTY) or 711. About 211: 211 is a toll-free phone number that connects callers with local community services, such as food, shelter, counseling, employment assistance, quality child care and more. www.211BayArea.org.

Remember to report and pay use tax SUBMITTED BY ANITA GORE Betty T. Yee, First District Member of the Board of Equalization, reminds taxpayers to report and pay the amount of use tax owed when they file their income tax returns, due on April 18. “The dollars lost to California in unpaid use tax significantly impact the State’s publicly funded programs and affect all Californians,” said Ms. Yee. Use tax is what is owed by the consumer on items purchased from out-of-state retailers who do not collect sales or use tax. That includes internet, mail-order or phone purchases. Use tax has been law since 1935 in California. The easiest way to report and pay use tax is on the Franchise Tax Board State Income Tax return. On the line called “Use Tax,” a consumer state the amount of use tax owed and send in the payment. Use tax owed is calculated based on the purchase price of the item and sales tax rate in your local area. Sales tax rates in Cali-

fornia range from 8.25 percent to 10.75 percent, depending upon where you live. Consumers should retain their receipts and invoices and check to see if sales or use tax was collected at the time of sale. Consumers should also look for other indications that there is no use tax obligation, e.g. a notation that the item was shipped from within the state or an invoice or statement that California tax requirements have been met. While the simplest way to pay use tax is through the use tax line on the income tax return, consumers may also register with the BOE for a consumer use tax account to report and pay use tax. Retailers registered with the BOE are required to pay use tax with their regular sales tax returns. Service industry businesses with gross receipts of over $100,000 are required through legislation passed in 2009 to register with the BOE as a “qualified purchaser” for the purpose of paying use tax. For more information about use tax, visit www.boe.ca.gov.

Bill to require household battery recycling plan passes Senate Committee SUBMITTED BY LYNDA GLEDHILL Senate Bill 515, by Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-San Leandro), will require battery manufacturers to create a recycling program to properly manage batteries in order to sell their products in California. The state’s Employment Development Department has cited battery recycling as part of California’s growing green economy. “SB 515 will create a solution to manage battery waste, which will create additional green jobs,” said Corbett. “I believe that if there is a simple way to collect and recycle batteries, people will participate and we shall help local governments and our environment.” Currently, batteries are prohibited from being placed in landfills but it is up to local governments to create a program to prevent the hazardous products reaching them. Jurisdictions can be fined if batteries are found in a landfill. SB 515 will save local governments money by requiring the manufacturers to assume responsibility for recycling. In addition, proper management of battery waste will help California’s environment. Battery manufacturers in Canada, Europe, Asia, Central America and South America participate in stewardship programs. “SB 515 provides a program that the public wants - more convenient recycling options for batteries with no cost at end-of-life using a private sector approach,” said Heidi Sanborn, Executive Director of the California Product Stewardship Council. "We’re happy to see SB 515 make progress in the legislature. An effective battery stewardship bill can help keep batteries out of landfills and alleviate the significant financial burden that local jurisdictions face to manage hazardous waste,” said Jeff Becerra, Communications Manager for Stopwaste.org. The bill passed out of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee on April 4, 2011, and was approved 5-2 and now goes to the Senate Appropriations Committee. For more information, visit www.sen.ca.gov/corbett

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BY K.N. GANESH AND MONA SHAH Music is a language of emotions, eliciting an innate response whether Western or Eastern in origin. Carnatic music, commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, is one of the oldest systems of music in the world. One of two main sub-genres of Indian classical music that evolved from ancient Hindu traditions, the other sub-genre being Hindustani music, a typical carnatic music concert features a vocal or instrumental headliner accompanied by percussionists and instrumentalists. The most outstanding performances, and the greatest concentration of Carnatic musicians are found in the city of Chennai. A six week-long Music Season held in Chennai every December, has been described as the world's largest cultural event. Locally, Carnatic Chamber Concerts (CCC) encourages young

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musical talent, providing a venue to perform on stage in front of an audience. The organization hosts monthly concerts the first weekend of the month at various locations in Fremont. At each of these monthly events, performers have an opportunity to showcase their talent, while gaining valuable experience of performing with accompaniments. Such performances provide a catalyst for continued learning increasing their confidence.

The audience at CCC’s April concert witnessed excellent rendering of vocal and instrumental music supported by percussion and violin. Performers of the evening were Sowbarnika Kannan, Sanjna Arvind, Shruthi Aravindan, Medha Raman, Rasika Sudarshan and Keerthana Srikanth. Ajai Gopi and Chinmai Raman provided admirable “mridangam” accompaniment with melodious violin support from Divya Mohan and Vignesh Thyagarajan.

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cians have advanced their skills through the benefit of learned and committed gurus, some of whom live abroad. Students learn through a variety of techniques including internet technology – Skype – which allows international instruction. Founded in 2008, CCC is a non-profit organization and member volunteers enthusiastic about promoting Carnatic music among children run its entire operations. CCC is membership based and anyone committed to fostering the practice of Carnatic music can become a member without a fee. For more information about CCC, visit www.carnaticchamberconcerts.com.