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March 30, 2012
Vol. 11 No. 26
BY WES SWIFT, NILES CANYON RAILWAY/PACIFIC LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION
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n April 1st, Niles will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Broncho Billy, one of 53 actors detraining to establish the western filming location of Essanay Studios. Fortunately the railroad still exists as the Niles Canyon Railway, and the railcar the actors will be arriving on has a rich history of celebrities traveling aboard. The car was built in 1907, and arrived to take its first trip for the Yosemite Valley Railroad on April 1st, 1908 carrying travelers between Merced in the Central Valley, to El Portal at the doorstep of Yosemite Valley. With a destination like Yosemite, the railroad became an artery for travelers to the park and naturally attracted celebrities as well. The first class car was known as the Yosemite Valley #330, or YV330. It was an observation car with a large rear deck adorned with a brass railing, an ornate solarium in the rear deck ceiling, mahogany and walnut interior, with stained glass transoms on continued on page 17 Early day vacationers on the Yosemite Valley Observation #330 enjoy a ride down the Merced River Canyon. Obviously headwear was in vogue around 1909, and ties a must for the appropriately attired travelling public. INDEX It’s a date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mind Twisters . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Movie Theater List . . . . . . . . . 8
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Obituary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Places of Worship . . . . . . . . . 36
Public Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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SUBMITTED BY HAYWARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Following on the success of the first Restaurant Walk in Downtown Hayward, residents and visitors are invited to enjoy pre-selected items during the second Restaurant Walk on April 19, 2012 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Purchase a book of tickets for $20 before April 12 or $25 thereafter, and visit the following participating restaurants: Shark Shack, Buffalo Bill’s, Buon Appetito,
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ME Restaurant & Lounge, Sunflower Café 2, Taqueria Los Pericos, Bijou, Snappy’s Café, Something Sweet, Sweet Delices and Chef’s Experience China Bistro. Tickets are available at Hayward Main Library, Hayward Chamber of Commerce and City Hall. Please make checks payable to Hayward Chamber of Commerce. This event is organized by the City of Hayward Economic Development Department and Hayward Chamber of Commerce. Net proceeds will benefit the Hayward Pubic Library’s After-School Homework
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Support Center and the Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Hayward Program. For more information, call the Hayward Chamber of Commerce at (510) 537-2424. Hayward Restaurant Walk Thursday, Apr 19 5 – 9 p.m. Downtown Hayward (510) 537-2424
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$ = Entrance or Activity Fee R= Reservations Required Schedules are subject to change. Call to confirm activities shown in these listings.
James Miller DeVry University Campus 6600 Dumbarton Circle., Fremont (510) 791-8639
Continuing Events Thru Friday, Mar 30 Art: Believe/Achieve 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Art from The National League of Pen Women John O'Lague Galleria 777 B Street, Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org Tuesdays, Thru Apr 24 Meditation, Buddhism in Plain English 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. American Buddhist monk teaches and answers questions Buddhanusorn Buddhist Temple 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont (650) 556-6428 www.watbuddha.org Tuesdays, Thru Apr 24 Beginners Guide to Screenwriting $ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Award-winning instructor Jon PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak PRODUCTION Ramya Raman ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sharon Marshak
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Alameda County Veterans Employment Committee 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Help veterans find career opportunities
Unitek College 4670 Auto Mall Parkway, Fremont (510) 552-8845 www.unitekcollege.edu Friday, Mar 9 Thru Saturday, Mar 31
Artwork of John Wedemeyer 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Local artist display Mission Coffee Roasting House
151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 474-1004 Wednesdays, Thru Dec 26
Al-Anon Beginner Meeting 7:45 p.m. - 9 p.m. Support group for friends & family of problem drinkers
Friday, Mar 23 thru Sunday, Mar 31
"Beauty and the Beast" $ 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sunday 3-25)
FEATURES Julie Grabowski GOVERNMENT Simon Wong TRAVEL & DINING Denny Stein
6 p.m.)
Art: Believe/Achieve 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Children receive a gift. Photos available for a fee
Musical theater production
Art from The National League of Pen Women
Irvington Conservatory Theatre 41800 Blacow Rd., Fremont (510) 657-5744 www.irvingtonconservatory.org
John O'Lague Galleria 777 B Street, Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org
Thursday, Mar 29 - Sunday, Apr 21
Thru Sunday, Apr 7
Sylvia $ 8 p.m. (Sun: 1 p.m.)
Meet the Easter Bunny 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Sun. 12 noon 6 p.m.)
A dog threatens a long standing marriage
Complimentary visit. Photos available for purchase
Broadway West Theatre Company 400-B Bay St., Fremont (510) 683-9218 www.broadwaywest.org
Great Mall 447 Great Mall Dr., Milpitas (408) 945-4022 www.greatmallbayarrea.com Thru Sunday, Apr 7
Friday, Mar 30 - Sunday, Apr 28
Textile Exhibit 12 noon - 5 p.m. Innovative art work with textiles and fibers
Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357
Kaiser Permanente 3555 Whipple Road, Union City
EDUCATION Miriam G. Mazliach
Friday, Mar 30
Children's Book Illustrators Exhibit 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Work from well-known illustrators across the U.S.
Sun Gallery 1015 E St., Hayward (510) 581-4050 www.sungallery.org Thru Sunday, Apr 7
Visit the Easter Bunny 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Sun. 12 noon DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Gerry Johnston ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Karin Diamond Margaret Fuentes ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE Lou Messina BOOKKEEPING Vandana Dua
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PHOTOGRAPHERS Don Jedlovec Mike Heightchew REPORTERS Janet Grant Philip Holmes Biff Jones Catherine Kirch Susana Nunez Suzanne Ortt Chinmai Raman Praveena Raman Mauricio Segura Helen Tracey-Noren
New Park Mall 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (510) 742-2326 Friday, Mar 30
Pops Italian Dinner Concert $R 6:15 p.m. Dinner, music & silent auction
American High School 36300 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 796-1776 ext 57702 www.americanbandrocksit.com Friday, Mar 30
Fremont State of the City Address - R 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fremont Mayor Gus Morrison gives update
Fremont Marriott 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont (510) 7941-3428 Friday, Mar 30
Teen Watercolor Demonstration - R 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Local artist Jan Schafir
Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 795-1464 x 13 Angie Wang Jessica Noel Waymire WEB MASTER Venkat Raman, RAMAN CONSULTING LEGAL COUNSEL Stephen F. Von Till, Esq.
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Friday, Mar 30
All American Music $ 8 p.m. Cesar Cancino directs a celebration of rich musical heritage
Douglas Morrison Theatre 22311 N Third St., Hayward (510) 881-6777 www.dmtonline.org
Saturday, Mar 31
space. Over 50 families participating.
Saturday, Mar 31
women & girls
Book Sale - Fremont Friends of the Library $ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kimber Park Neighborhood Mission Blvd between Las Palmas Ave. & MacKintosh St., Fremont
Bollywood Music Live - R 2 p.m.
Greek Orthodox Cathedral 4700 Avenue, Oakland (510) 272-6510
Old Main Library/Teen Center
Saturday, Mar 31
Fremont Teen Center 39770 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 494-1103
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Saturday, Mar 31
Privatization – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Shake, Rattle, and Read $ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Should the private sector provide public sector services?
Free to attend (Lunch at $10) Karp Room San Leandro Library 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro (510) 562-4473 lwvea@aol.com
Family Day at the Park 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Egg hunt, arts & crafts, inflatable bouncers and games
Newark Community Center 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 578-4852
Literacy Plus fundraiser
Stonebrae Country Club 27900 Fairview Ave., Hayward (510) 582-9074
Saturday, Mar 31
Saturday, Mar 31
Kids hike to explore crabs in mudflats
Save Kimber Park Garage Sale 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270
Crusty Crustaceans 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fundraiser to protect Fremont open
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Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church 32975 Alvarado Niles Rd (cross street: Dowe Ave) Union City 510-471-2581 www.sacbc.org/bingo
Jhankar Live performs
Newark Branch Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627 email: btelfordishida@aclibrary.org Saturday, Mar 31
Spring Craft Faire 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. One of a kind items, entertainment & refreshments
India Community Center 525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas (408) 934-1130 Saturday, Mar 31
Saturday, Mar 31
Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA (510) 494-1411
Religious Life Information Day 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Learn about the life of a Sister
Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 933-6335 vocations@msjdominicans.org Saturday, Mar 31
Women's Hall of Fame Luncheon $R 12:30 p.m. Alameda County charity benefiting
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Dance routines performed to Indian & fusion music
Movie Night $ 7:30 p.m.
Leopard Shark Feeding Frenzy 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270
Youthsava 2012 9 a.m.
Union City Ruggieri Senior Center 33997 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City (510) 675-5328
Saturday, Mar 31
Kids feed sharks and other marine animals
Saturday, Mar 31
"A Girl's Folly", "The Palace of the Arabian Nights", and "Koko the Convict"
Saturday, Mar 31
Ohlone Village Site Open House 10 a.m.-12 noon & 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Visit the 2,000 year old Tuibun Ohlone Village
Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 continued on page 16
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Tri-City Voice Newspaper Needs Your Help There has been fantastic community support We qualify for adjudication and have filed to go to court. The bad news is the Bay Area News Group/Media News has filed to stop us again and they have filed to change the judge. We need a judge to allow us to present our case. We need the community to go to court to observe and show support for Tri-City Voice. I will let you know as soon as we get a court date. Qualifications to become a “Newspaper of General Circulation” are quite simple. A portion of the California Government Code that outlines one method of “adjudication” is Section 6000. Tri-City Voice easily meets all of these requirements. The code states: A “newspaper of general circulation” is a newspaper published for the dissemination of local or telegraphic news and intelligence of a general character, which has a bona fide subscription list of paying subscribers, and has been established, printed and published at regular intervals in the State, county, or city where publication, notice by publication, or official advertising is to be given or made for at least one year preceding the date of the publication, notice or advertisement. Listed in order, the following are the requirements… 1) Distribute news of general interest…TCV qualifies 2) Have a valid paid subscription list…TCV qualifies 3) Printed and published in the City of Fremont for at least one year… TCV qualifies That’s it! Those are the requirements under Section 6000 to become a Newspaper of General Circulation.
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To get your daily dose, look at what’s on the menu
Getting a D when you were in school wasn’t a good sign. You may have even done that sneaky little trick of adding an extra bubble and making it into a B. Not that I did that or anything. But there’s also a good kind of D—the vitamin form of the consonant. Vitamin D brings a lot of benefits to your body. It strengthens your immune system, is linked to maintaining a healthy weight, and may reduce risk for multiple sclerosis or the severity of its effects. And there’s more. “Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus to help build and maintain strong bones,” says Kim Alvari, R.D., a registered dietitian and director of Food and Nutrition Services at Washington Hospital. “This lowers your risk of osteoporosis, a disease that causes your bones to be fragile, increasing your risk of breaks as you age. Eat Up One of the easiest ways to get vitamin D is to spend time in the sun, but that contradicts the other message you’ve been inundated with, which says sunscreen and shade should be your best friends and that UV rays can cause cancer (this is true, by the way). Fortunately, there are other ways to get your recommended 600 IUs (international units) of vitamin D a day (that’s for men and women ages 1 to 70—babies need a little less, and adults older than 70 need a little more). Alvari says fortified foods such as milk, orange juice and cereal are good sources of vitamin D. Almost all
U.S. milk is fortified with 100 IUs per cup, according to the National Institutes of Health. Other good vitamin D sources, Alvari says, are cod liver oil and fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna and sardines. Not Enough D? The symptoms of vitamin D deficiency may be so subtle and wide-ranging that it’s difficult to link them to the condition. They include chronic bone pain, muscle weakness, more frequent infections, weakened bones (which you may not notice until one breaks) and even depression. Prolonged vitamin D deficiency can lead not only to osteoporosis but, Alvari says, it also puts you at higher risk for hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain cancers and multiple sclerosis. Getting enough vitamin D in your diet might not be enough. If you have concerns, talk to your doctor about taking a vitamin D supplement. “You may also want to work with a registered dietitian to personalize a diet plan,” Alvari says. Most important, remember that a deficiency can be avoided if you act soon enough. For information about nutrition counseling services available at Washington Hospital, visit www.whhs.com/nutrition or call (510) 745-6542. Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? Find out if you’re getting enough vitamin D every day by taking this 10-question quiz at getyourd.com and by clicking “Are You D-Prived?”
Fortified foods such as orange juice, milk, and cereal are good sources of vitamin D. Other good vitamin D sources are cod liver oil and fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna and sardines. For information about nutrition counseling services available at Washington Hospital, visit www.whhs.com/nutrition or call (510) 745-6542.
Your D-Fortified Shopping List Adults need 600 IUs of vitamin D a day. To keep your bones strong, consider adding these foods to your grocery list: Salmon, 3 ounces ... 447 IUs Milk, vitamin D-fortified, 1 cup ... 100 IUs Tuna fish, canned in water, 3 ounces ... 154 IUs Egg, 1 large ... 41 IUs Orange juice fortified with vitamin D, 1 cup ... 137 IUs Yogurt, vitamin D-fortified, 6 ounces ... 88 IUs
Try this Heart Smart Recipe! Baked salmon with Southeast Asian marinade Dietitian's tip: Salmon works well on the grill. After you've wrapped the fish in aluminum foil, grill until firm and opaque throughout, about 10 minutes on each side. Serve on couscous with steamed green beans on the side. 1/2 cup pineapple juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 salmon fillets, each 4 ounces 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup diced fresh fruit, such as pineapple, mango and papaya
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil. Sprinkle with pepper and top each with 1/2 cup diced fruit.
Directions In a small bowl, add the pineapple juice, garlic, soy sauce and ginger. Stir to mix evenly. Arrange the salmon fillets in a small baking dish. Pour the pineapple juice mixture over the top. Put in the refrigerator and marinate for 1 hour. Turn the salmon periodically as needed. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly coat 2 squares of aluminum foil with cooking spray. Place the marinated salmon fillets on the aluminum foil. Drizzle each with
Wrap the foil around the salmon, folding the edges down to seal. Bake until the fish is opaque throughout when tested with the tip of a knife, about 10 minutes on each side. Transfer the salmon to warmed individual plates and serve immediately. Serves 2. Nutritional Analysis (per serving): Calories 310, Total Fat 13g, Saturated Fat 3g, Monounsaturated fat 4g, Carbohydrate 24g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23g, Cholesterol 67mg, Sodium 174mg
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State Assembly urges Congress to overturn Citizens United ruling SUBMITTED BY JEFF BARBOSA Expressing its outrage over the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, the California State Assembly voted
48-22 on March 22, 2012, to approve Assembly Joint Resolution 22, jointly authored by Assemblymembers Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) and Michael Allen (D-Sonoma
County). The Assembly now joins the growing grassroots movement pushing Congress to overturn the decision. Hawaii and New Mexico have already passed similar res-
olutions and cities around the state and nation have also declared their support for a constitutional amendment overturning Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
“The Citizens United decision is judicial activism run amuck,” Wieckowski said. “For more than a century, Congress and the Supreme Court have recognized the need to differentiate between people and the vast amount of wealth at the disposal of large corporations. The floodgates were opened by this ruling and now a small number of very wealthy interests have a greater influence on our national politics than ever before.” “Today, the California Assembly took the first step towards correcting an egregious error in judgment by our federal Supreme Court,” Allen said. “I was never taught in school that our democracy was founded ‘of the corporation, for the corporation, by the corporation.’ I’m proud of my colleagues who chose to stand up and send a clear message that California is ready to fight to return our democracy to the people.” The Supreme Court ruling held that the First Amendment prohibited the government from restricting political expenditures by corporations and unions. It has been roundly criticized and has helped lead to the creation of Super Pacs, which are funded by wealthy donors, and are now dominating the presidential campaign. More than 10,000 Californians have signed their support for AJR 22. Organizations such as Public Citizen, Common Cause, CALPIRG, California Church Impact, California Labor Federation, California Nurses Association, California Professional Firefighters and the California League of Conservation Voters also support the resolution. The Davis City Council voted to endorse the resolution last month. Elected officials in more than 100 cities across the country have passed similar measures.
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Dr. Seuss' the Lorax (PG) Fri. - Tue. 10:50, 1:10, 3:30, 5:45, 8:00, 10:25 Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 3D (PG)
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A Girl's Folly (NR) Sat. 7:30 P.M. Palace of the Arabian Nights (NR) Koko the Convict (NR) The Perils of Pauline (NR) Deadly Turning (NR)
John Carter (PG–13) Fri. - Tue.
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Cosmos 360(NR)Sat. 6:30, 8:30 Wed. 5:30, 7:00
Mirror Mirror (PG) Fri. & Sat.
21 Jump Street (R) Fri. - Tue.
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Wrath of the Titans
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Wrath of the Titans(PG–13) Fri. & Sat. 11:25, 1:55, 4:25, 6:55, 9:25, 11:55 Sun. - Tue. 11:25, 1:55, 4:25, 6:55, 9:25
Safe House (R) Fri. & Sat. 1:25, Wrath of the The Hunger Games (PG–13) 6:20, 11:15 Titans 3D (PG–13) Fri. & Sat.
Fri. - Tue. 11:00, 11:50, 12:40, 1:30, Sun. - Thu. 1:25, 6:20 2:15, 3:05, 3:55, 4:45, 5:25, 6:30, 7:10, 8:00, 8:40, 9:45, 10:25 Act of Valor(R)Fri. - Thu. 1:25, 8:50 Dr. Seuss' the Lorax (PG) Fri. - Tue. 12:35, 3:00, 5:10, 7:30, 10:05 The Hunger Games (PG–13) Fri. - Tue. 11:55, 3:05, 6:15, 9:30 Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 3D (PG) Fri. & Sat. 11:05, 11:30, 12:20, 12:45, Fri. - Tue. 11:25, 1:45, 4:00, 7:00, 9:20 1:10, 1:35, 2:15, 2:40, 3:30, 3:55, 4:20, 4:45, 5:25, 5:50, 6:40, 7:05, 7:30, 7:55, John Carter(PG–13)Fri. - Tue. 2:40 8:35, 9:00, 9:50, 10:15, 10:40, 11:05, 11:45, 12:10 John Carter 3D (PG–13) Fri. - Sun. Mon. & Wed. 11:05, 11:30, 12:20, 12:45, 1:10, 1:35, 2:15, 2:40, 3:30, Tue. 11:40, 8:35 3:55, 4:20, 4:45, 5:25, 5:50, 6:40, 7:05, 7:55, 8:35, 9:00, 9:50, 10:15, 21 Jump Street (R) Fri. - Tue. 7:30, 10:40 11:20, 12:45, 1:55, 3:25, 4:35, 6:00, Tue. 11:05, 11:30, 12:20, 12:45, 1:10, 7:25, 8:50, 10:10 1:35, 2:15, 2:40, 3:55, 4:20, 4:45, 5:25, 5:50, 7:05, 7:30, 7:55, 8:35, 9:00, Mirror Mirror (PG) Fri. - Tue. 10:15, 10:40 11:10, 12:30, 1:50, 3:10, 4:30, 5:45, Thu. 11:05, 11:30, 12:20, 12:45, 1:10, 7:05, 8:30, 10:00 1:35, 2:15, 2:40, 3:30, 3:55, 4:20, 4:45, 5:25, 5:50, 6:40, 7:05, 7:30, 8:35, 9:00, A Thousand Words (PG–13) 9:50, 10:15, 10:40 Fri. - Tue. 5:50
Dr. Seuss' the Lorax (PG) Wrath of the Titans (PG–13) Fri. & Sat. 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15, Fri. - Tue. 12:20, 2:50, 5:30, 8:05, 10:30
Astronaut (NR) Fri. 2:30 P.M.
11:50, 12:40, 1:30, 2:25, 3:15, 4:05, 5:00, 5:50, 6:40, 7:35, 8:25, 9:15, 10:10, 11:00, 11:50 Sun. Mon. Wed. & Thu. 11:50, 12:40, 1:30, 2:25, 3:15, 4:05, 5:00, 5:50, 6:40, 7:35, 8:25, 9:15, 10:10 Tue. 11:50, 12:40, 1:30, 2:25, 3:15, 4:05, 5:00, 6:40, 7:35, 9:15, 10:10
4:05, 9:50
Wrath of the Titans 3D (PG–13) Fri. - Tue.
The Hunger Games (PG–13)
11:00, 12:15, 1:40, 2:50, 4:15, 5:25, 6:50, 8:00, 9:25, 10:35, 12:01 Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 12:15, 1:40, 2:50, 4:15, 5:25, 6:50, 8:00, 9:25, 10:35
11:30 Sun. - Thu. 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15
11:55, 12:35, 1:15, 2:25, 3:05, 3:45, 4:55, 5:35, 6:15, 7:25, 8:05, 8:45, 9:55, 10:30, 11:15, 12:25 Sun. Mon. Wed. & Thu. 11:55, 12:35, 1:15, 2:25, 3:05, 3:45, 4:55, 5:35, 6:15, 7:25, 8:05, 8:45, 9:55, 10:30 Tue. 11:55, 12:35, 1:15, 2:25, 3:05, 3:45, 4:55, 5:35, 7:25, 8:05, 9:55, 10:30
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen(PG–13) Fri. - Thu. 11:35, 2:15, 4:50, 7:25, 10:00
Jeff, Who Lives at Home (R) Fri. & Sat. 11:00, 1:20, 3:30, 5:40, 7:50, 10:00, 12:30 Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 1:20, 3:30, 5:40, 7:50, 10:00 Casa de Mi Padre (R) Fri. & Sat. 11:00, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50, 12:01 Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50 Agent Vinod (NR) Fri. & Sat. 12:30, 3:55, 7:20, 10:45 Sun. - Thu. 12:30, 3:55, 7:20
11:30, 1:10, 2:00, 3:45, 4:40, 6:25, Dr. Seuss' the Lorax 3D (PG) Fri. - Thu. 11:10, 1:25, 3:40, 5:55, 8:10, 7:15, 9:00, 10:15 Titanic 3D (PG–13) Tue. 6:30 Wed. & Thu. 11:30, 2:00, 4:40, 7:15, 10:25 Wed. & Thu. 1:00, 5:05, 9:10 10:15 Wed. & Thu. 11:00, 3:05, 7:10, 11:15 Project X (R) Fri. - Thu. 11:10, Casa de Mi Padre (R) Fri. 4:05, 9:00 Tue. 11:05, 1:15, 3:30, 5:40, 7:50, 10:20 Rascal Flatts: Changed(NR) Thu. 8:00 Titanic 3D (PG–13) Wed. & John Carter(PG–13)Fri. - Thu. Thu. 11:00, 3:00, 7:00 1:00, 7:00
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Easy meal-idea video contest SUBMITTED BY BRENDAN WONNACOTT Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has launched the fresh&easy Meal Idea Video Contest, inviting customers to submit original easy meal idea videos through the Fresh & Easy Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/freshandeasy) through April 30, 2012 for a chance to win $1,000-worth of groceries. In early March 2012, Fresh & Easy introduced a series of weekly videos at www.freshandeasy.com/meals showing customers how to create easy meals, using the company’s weekly promotions, to feed a family of four for less than $4 per person. As part of Fresh & Easy’s commitment to offer great food, the company’s team of chefs has focused on meals and products that are less processed and more convenient for busy families. The majority of items used in the weekly meal ideas
are fresh&easy brand products, made with the highest quality ingredients and without artificial colors, flavors high fructose corn syrup or added trans fats. “In a busy world, people look increasingly for easy and delicious meal ideas,” said John Burry, Fresh & Easy Chief Customer Officer. “Fresh & Easy offers solutions through not only our chefs, who prepare different, affordable meal ideas every week, but we’re also looking to our customers to come up with their own unique combinations to help make everyone’s lives a little easier.” Customers, 18 years of age or older, in Arizona, California and Nevada can submit a video up to four minutes’ duration highlighting their meal idea. From the videos submitted, a panel of judges, including Fresh & Easy chefs, will select up to 10 finalists based on originality, meal preparation and taste. The winning video will be chosen
by customers through a voting tool on Facebook, hosted by Wildfire Interactive, Inc. In addition to $1,000-worth of groceries, the winning meal idea will be featured and promoted by Fresh & Easy. Contestants are encouraged to use whatever means of filming is available to them, including flip cams, cell phones, and home recorders. A meal idea is not a recipe but a combination of products; the majority are required to be fresh&easy brand to make up a unique breakfast, lunch or dinner. The second place winner will receive a $500 Fresh & Easy gift card; the third place winner will receive a $250 gift card and runners-up will each receive a $100 gift card. More information about the contest, see Frequently Asked Questions (http://tinyurl.com/7hcq57x) or Rules and Regulations (http://tinyurl.com/7fxnbtl)
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ife Cornerstones will acknowledge important events that occur during the cycle of life in our community. In order to give a broad and fair opportunity for all citizens to be recognized, a basic listing is offered at no cost. Such announcements may include births, deaths, marriages, anniversaries, bar/bat mitzvah, Quinceañera, etc. Many cultures celebrate different milestones in life and this list will be as inclusive as possible. Please contact TCV at (510) 494-1999 or email tricityvoice@aol.com for submissions or further information. Free listings are limited to residents and families of the Greater Tri-City Area.
Laurence W. Barr RESIDENT OF FREMONT February 12, 1933 - March 12, 2012
LCOL James Stanhope RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 2, 1923 - March 15, 2012
Pedro Edano RESIDENT OF UNION CITY February 22, 1919 - March 21, 2012
Xiong Fei Qiu RESIDENT OF UNION CITY December 12, 1935 - March 23, 2012
Jerry McIntosh RESIDENT OF PALO ALTO August 16, 1946 - March 22, 2012
Marian Dingee RESIDENT OF FREMONT February 25, 1919 - March 23, 2012
Oonnamalai Achi RESIDENT OF FREMONT October 30, 2012 - March 25, 2012
Gray Christopher RESIDENT OF FREMONT May 24, 1965 - March 27, 2012
Jesse Gonzalez, Sr. RESIDENT OF FREMONT August 4, 1938 - March 24, 2012
Nancy P. McDonald RESIDENT OF NEWARK November 18, 1958 - March 26, 2012
Dolores Ramirez RESIDENT OF FREMONT June 17, 1936 - March 28, 2012
Berge • Pappas • Smith
Chapel of the Angels (510) 656-1226 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont
Obituary
Maria Salud Alonzo
October 31, 1966 - March 23, 2012 Resident of Newark Berge • Pappas • Smith
Chapel of the Angels FD1007 (510) 656-1226 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont Fremont Memorial Chapel FD 1115 (510) 793-8900 3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont
Maria passed away on Friday March 23, 2012. In Newark at the age of 45 after lengthy struggle with leukemia. She was a kind caring person devoted to her family and friends. She is survived by her Husband Carmen, her loving children Jose, Edgar, Antonio, and Yessenia Lombera. Funeral service will be held friday March 30th at 10:00 A.M. at St. Anthony's Church, 3500 Middlefield Rd. Menlo Park, CA. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA Tri-City Cremation & Funeral Service, Newark, CA 510.494.1984
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CONTRIBUTED BY MARGARET THORNBERRY To celebrate of the 100th anniversary of the Essanay Studios coming to Niles in 1912, the Fremont Cultural Arts Council (FCAC) is joining with local business, Dale Hardware, to fill the children's shelves at our local libraries with books concentrating on the early film in-
dustry. Such books include Mac Made Movies, about Mack Sennet, Keep Your Eye on the Kid: The Early Years of Buster Keaton, as well as reference material such as Film, an Eyewitness Books publication and The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick – the book from which the Academy Award winning movie Hugo was drawn.
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Among the books that will be donated, is Shining Star: The Anna May Wong Story by Paula Woo and Lin Wang. This rare gem is about the first Chinese-American movie star and her struggles to make it onto the silver screen in the 1930s. Oftentimes, the only roles that Asian Americans were allowed to play – if any – were stereotypical or demeaning. After years of playing such roles, Anna May Wong demanded more meaningful parts for herself and fellow Asian American actors. This children’s book follows Wong on her route to stardom and her pursuit of greatness David Kiehn, film historian and board member of the Essanay Silent Film Museum and FCAC president Margaret Thornberry will present the bounty of books being donated to Karen Pacheco of the Essanay Silent Film Museum. This donation, for the first time, will include books about the art and history of film, an integral part of our local history. A selection of these books will be placed on the shelves at the Niles and Centerville branch libraries as well as the main branch. In the past, the Olive Hyde Arts Guild, with their concentration on visual arts, and Dale Hardware in partnership with the Fremont Cultural Arts Council made possible the acquisition of a good selection of books on a wide variety of arts and artists for the main library children's section.
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10 lines/$10/ 10 Weeks $50/Year Rotary Club of Niles We meet Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Washington Hospital West 2500 Mowry Ave. Conrad Anderson Auditorium, Fremont www.nilesrotary.org
(510) 739-1000
Rotary Club Mission San Jose Fridays at 12:15 p.m. Papillon Restaurant 37296 Mission Blvd. Fremont (510) 656-5056 Visit our club. See why we joined for business & fellowship and stayed to change the world.
We welcome new members
Friendship Force Quarterly meetings Homestays abroad Hosting visitors “Changing the way you see the world” www.ffsfba.org www.thefriendshipforce.org (510) 794-6844
Country Club of Washington Township Women’s Club First Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. October through June St. James Episcopal Church 37051 Cabrillo Terrace (off Thornton Ave., Fremont) maryingold06@sbcglobal.net (510)656-2521 FREMONT FROSTERS CAKE DECORATORS CLUB 45TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR Meeting, Demo, & Sharing 2nd Monday of Month - 7pm At Christ the King Church 1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont Visit Fremontfrosters.com Fremontfrosters@gmail.com Contact Linda (510)794-7002
Friends of Heirloom Flowers Garden Club Garden party every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – Noon at Shinn Park & Arboretum 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont Novice to experienced gardeners are welcomed. Social hour afterwards at Sim Cottage.
Homeless Solutions Free, monthly one-hour tour Abode Services housing site Hear resident stories Learn how you can help homeless individuals/families. (510) 657-7409 x203 or visit www.abodeservices.org Because everyone should have a home. A.M.A.C. The new Conservative AARP.Now over 200,000 members. ATTENTION-Lions, Rotary, TEA, VFW, American Legion, SIRS. Speakers available. Call to schd., Jan-April (510) 938-1118 amacwest@aol.com Association of Mature American Citizens’ Go to our Website www.amac.us
Fremont Cribbage Club Tues-Beginners-No Entry Fee Wed-Advanced $11 Entry Fee 100% Pay Back Top Winners 6:15pm Round Table Pizza 37480 Fremont Blvd. cribbagegr43@yahoo.com Or call Tracy (510) 793-6472 American Cribbage Congress www.cribbage.org
New Fremont Chess Club Fremont Symphony Guild
Kiwanis Club of Fremont meets every Tuesday morning at 7:00 a.m. at the Newark/Fremont Hilton. Call Elise Balgley (510) 693-4524 for information.
Learn more about this dedicated group of music lovers who help bring “Great Music Close to Home” www.fremontsymphony.org We welcome new members! For more information call (510) 656-8763 or (510) 371-4859
Sons in Retirement Branch 59 Retired men who enjoy leisure time with new friends & activities. Lunch & Speaker once a month Newark Pavillion third Thursday - No Dues No Fundraising Call 1-877-747-9066 Visit www.sirinc.org
www.newfremontchessclub.org
• Unrated, Bi-Monthly Cash Blitz Tournaments • Expert Lectures • Summer Camps • Casual Games & Blitz All Ages - Fridays - 8-11p.m. 3375 Country Dr., Fremont (510) 623-9935
510-494-1999 tricityvoice@aol.com Shout out to your community Our readers can post information including: Activities Announcements For sale Garage sales Group meetings Lost and found For the extremely low cost of $10 for up to 10 weeks, your message will reach thousands of friends and neighbors every Friday in the TCV printed version and continuously online. TCV has the right to reject any posting to the Community Bulletin Board. Payment must be received in advance.
Payment is for one posting only. Any change will be considered a new posting and incur a new fee. The “NO” List: • No commercial announcements, services or sales • No personal services (escort services, dating services, etc.) • No sale items over $100 value • No automobile or real estate sales • No animal sales (nonprofit humane organization adoptions accepted) • No P.O. boxes unless physical address is verified by TCV
FREE FILMS AND PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS Screenings on the Second Saturday of each month except August 1.30pm, Niles Discovery Church 255 H Steet at 3rd 510-797-0895 www.TriCityPerspectives.org
BOOK CLUB NIGHTS Fremont Dahn Yoga Center 42130 Blacow Rd. Fremont Starts on Thurs, Oct 27th Tues from 7:20 to 8:30 p.m. Non Members welcome! Call of Sedona by Ilchi Lee Free classes w/book purchase 510-979-1130 for more info
GLEE Golden Gate Chapter Steamship Historical Society Six Bay Area meetings and Field trips per year Info at (510) 276-7520 www.sshsa.org
for Grown-Ups! Harmony Fusion Chorus Join us! Real Women. Real Harmony. Real Fun. Mondays, 7 p.m.–10 p.m. Hill & Valley Club 1809 “B” Street, Hayward Debbie (510) 862-1073 www.harmonyfusion.org
FREE AIRPLANE RIDES FOR KIDS AGES 8-17 Young Eagles Hayward Airport various Saturdays www.vaa29.org Please call with questions (510) 703-1466 youngeagles29@aol.com
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The V After School Program 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. Mon-Fri Homework Help/Tutoring Arts & Crafts, Physical Activities. Guitar Lessons Learn Spanish
Kennedy High School
Flea Market First Saturday Every Month Except January 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. All Spaces $20 For more info call 510-657-4070 x27150 bsterling@fremont.k12.ca.us 3999 Blacow Rd., Fremont
35660 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 793-1902 vidyalayanewark@yahoo.com
Union City Football & Cheer League
Cougars Girls Summer Basketball Camp
Season 2012 For more information call Colt Hotline (510) 441-8235 or Check our our website www.ucflcolts.org We are also looking for Cheer and Football Coaches
Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church
Mon - Fri, July 16 -20, 9.30am -2.30pm Camp for girls 8 -15 years old All skill levels are welcome Silliman Activity Center 6800 Mowry Ave, Newark www.newark.org 510-578-4620, darryl14r@aol.com
Are You Troubled By Someone's Drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen are here to help. Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We share our experience, strength, and hope. www.ncwsa.org for a meeting near you, or call (510) 276-2270, or email Easyduz@gmail.com.
Having trouble controlling the way you eat? Today there is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Centerville Presbyterian Church, Room E-204 4360 Central Ave., Fremont Teri M. 510-757-8214 www.foodaddicts.org
BY SUZANNE ORTT PHOTO COURTESY OF BILL HERBERT Eric Armstrong can and did. A fifth grader at Pioneer Elementary School in Union City, “ceremonious” was the word with which he won the Spelling Bee at Pioneer. The next step was the Written Bee competition at the Hall of Science, Berkeley. In this endeavor, Eric competed in the preliminary round with 250 other students, some in mid-
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Free Tax Preparation & E-Filing By Fremont Family Resource Center - VITA Program 39155 Liberty St. Fremont, CA 94538 4/16/12 M-W-F Closed 2/20/12 President's Day Mon & Wed (4 p.m. - 8 p.m.) Fri (10 A.M. - 1 P.M.) No Appointment Needed
Jazzinators East Bay Youth Jazz Band Tues March 20, April 3 &17 Bronco Billy’s, Irvington 7-8 p.m. - No Cover chg. https://eastbaytradjazz.org 657-0243 John Soulis, Dir. Mission Gold Jazz Band at Sunol Jazz Cafe 1st & 3rd Wed. 7-9 p.m.
Kimber Park
Meditation, Buddhism in Plain English
Neighborhood Garage Sale
7pm - 9pm Tuesdays - Free 36054 Niles Blvd. (650) 556-6428 Meditation, Discussion, Q&A with Ajahn Guna, American Buddhist monk in Ajahn Chah Thai Forest Tradition. All are welcome.
Saturday, March 31, 9am - 3pm 12+ locations, 50+ families Across from Mission Valley Shopping Center Enter at mission & E. Las Palmas or Mission & Mackintosh Proceeds benefit Save Kimber Park - www.savekimerpark.com
Is Food a Problem for You? Overeaters Anonymous NO dues - NO fees - NO diets Monday 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church 37051 Cabrillo Ter, Fremont Saturday 10:30 a.m. - Noon 1st Presbyterian Church 35450 Newark Blvd, Newark southernalamedacountyoa.org
2nd Annual Fair Trade Festival Saturday, May 12, 2012 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. South Hayward UnitedMethodist Church 628 Schafer Road, Hayward Why Fair Tade? So that the farmer, or worker receives a afair wage for their product. Join us, and make a difference
dle school. The result was that Eric qualified for the regional finals, one of 50 chosen. On March 17, Eric faced off against the 49 others in the Regional Spelling Bee at Pier 39 in San Francisco. He competed successfully up to the fifth round where he stumbled over the word “fluctuant.” Eric said he was surprised and pleased about his two successes. He admitted that before the Regional event, he was very nervous. Next year Eric moves on to Alvarado Middle School and probably will continue his participation with Spelling Bee competitions. Currently, his favorite subject is writing, which he does with Bill Herbert, his fifth-grade teacher. Herbert says Eric is doing well in school. He describes him as a great kid. Perhaps Eric’s next Spelling Bee challenge word can be “lollapalooza”? That description appears to aptly suit him!
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Corbett questions CSU pay hikes SUBMITTED BY ANDREW LAMAR Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-San Leandro) issued the following statement after the California State University Board of Trustees approved a 10 percent pay hike for the presidents of CSU Fullerton and CSU East Bay: “As an alumna of CSU East Bay and the state senator who represents it, I am shocked and dismayed that its president is being handed a significant pay raise at the same time admissions are being cut and academic programs are being slashed. “These pay increases show a complete lack of understanding of what’s happening on CSU campuses, an arrogant insensitivity to the plight of hard-working students, who are struggling mightily to pay tuition and get through college. “Many of the CSU East Bay students I meet in my district are forced to work multiple jobs while they attend school just to make ends meet. It’s a constant battle for them to stay in school. I recognize CSU’s need to remain competitive in recruiting top executives, but now is not the time to sweeten already generous salaries and benefits. “This is extremely poor judgment, and it sends the wrong message to overburdened students, their parents and all of California’s taxpayers. I call on the CSU Board of Trustees to immediately issue a moratorium on executive salary increases and devote its resources to preserving academic programs and limiting the costs for students.” For more information, visit Senator Corbett’s web site at http://www.sen.ca.gov/corbett
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HOME SALES REPORT CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 03 Highest $: 550,000 Median $: 390,000 Lowest $: 300,000 Average $: 413,333 ADDRESS
ZIP
3653 Brookdale Boulevard 18244 Maffey Drive 20496 Summerglen Place
94546 94546 94552
SOLD FOR BDS
550,000 300,000 390,000
3 2 3
SQFT
BUILT
1929 1270 1443
1953 02-23-12 1958 02-23-12 1996 02-28-12
FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 25 Highest $: 1,080,000 Median $: Lowest $: 139,000 Average $: ADDRESS
ZIP
SOLD FOR BDS
4666 Balboa Way 94536 156,500 36447 Cabrillo Drive 94536 390,000 3276 Canterbury Court 94536 508,000 3475 Deerwood Terrace #204 94536 155,000 38228 Paseo Padre Parkway #2394536 179,000 36329 Pizarro Drive 94536 325,000 38595 Royal Ann Common 94536 190,000 3661 Wyndham Drive 94536 620,000 1980 Barrymore Common #T 94538 190,000 40346 Blanchard Street 94538 275,000 5612 Chestnut Common 94538 201,000 4867 Coco Palm Drive 94538 375,000 39149 Guardino Drive #255 94538 139,000 41564 Hooper Street 94538 425,000 4091 Park Center Lane 94538 594,000 39947 Paseo Padre Parkway 94538 630,000 5660 Salvia Common 94538 232,000 3695 Stevenson Boulevard #D32394538 275,000 3695 Stevenson Boulevard #E10694538 280,000 203 Fisalia Court 94539 1,080,000 45176 Imnaha Court 94539 932,000 34732 Beret Terrace 94555 325,000 33675 Mello Way 94555 780,000 4835 Mendocino Terrace 94555 629,000 4736 Touchstone Terrace 94555 465,000
2 4 4 1 2 3 2 4 2 3 2 3 1 3 8 3 2 2 2 4 3 2 3 4 3
641 Atherton Place #405 824 Barker Avenue 1895 Chantilly Lane 915 Cottonwood Avenue 20550 Garden Avenue 22904 Grand Street #5 18273 Haven Street 2693 Highland Trail Court 2093 Hill Avenue 22857 Kingsford Way 555 Laurel Avenue 23501 Matthew Court 2228 Minnie Street 21192 Ocean View Drive 2111 Parkhurst Street 22199 Princeton Street 1180 Rex Road 2460 Reyna Drive
ZIP
94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541
325,000 414,020
SQFT
BUILT
CLOSED
969 2138 1860 936 933 1168 1008 1638 882 950 1006 1472 693 1354 3364 3038 850 1040 1040 2439 1998 1110 2677 1647 1688
1969 1954 1963 1986 1970 1955 1971 1993 1981 1955 1971 1964 1987 1986 1963 1981 1994 1991 1991 1975 1979 1989 1988 1987 1987
02-24-12 02-28-12 02-28-12 02-27-12 02-28-12 02-28-12 02-27-12 02-24-12 02-27-12 02-27-12 02-28-12 02-23-12 02-28-12 02-27-12 02-24-12 02-28-12 02-28-12 02-28-12 02-24-12 02-28-12 02-28-12 02-23-12 02-24-12 02-28-12 02-24-12
HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 34 Highest $: 1,030,000 Median $: Lowest $: 89,000 Average $: ADDRESS
CLOSED
235,000 291,338
SOLD FOR BDS
SQFT
BUILT
CLOSED
228,000 235,000 230,000 270,000 255,000 175,000 185,000 557,000 248,000 242,500 1,030,000 415,000 340,000 285,000 389,000 126,500 130,000 370,000
1224 1200 1620 1026 1054 1325 856 2880 1343 1345 624 1694 1383 1534 1888 830 889 1959
1997 1955 1981 1950 1981 1992 1942 2009 1925 2004 1925 1988 1957 1946 2010 1946 1938 2000
02-23-12 02-28-12 02-24-12 02-23-12 02-24-12 02-27-12 02-28-12 02-24-12 02-28-12 02-24-12 02-23-12 02-23-12 02-24-12 02-27-12 02-27-12 02-24-12 02-27-12 02-28-12
3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 1 4 3 3 3 2 2 3
22626 Valley Brook Court 26803 Hayward Boulevard 359 Ashbrook Way 30065 Bridgeview Way 31149 Carroll Avenue 26059 Gushue Street 30705 Prestwick Avenue 335 Rivercrest Lane 24682 Tioga Road 27787 Vasona Court #14 28347 Winn Court #3 27734 Barcelona Avenue 1839 Tulip Avenue 22067 Baywood Avenue 21239 Gary Drive #107A 21228 Gary Drive #109A
94541 94542 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94545 94545 94546 94546 94546
334,000 130,000 605,000 513,000 265,000 410,000 227,500 250,000 205,000 121,000 89,000 215,000 225,000 220,000 195,000 190,000
4 1 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 1 2 3 3 3 2 2
1483 837 2419 2104 1487 1831 1430 1161 1450 1071 1000 1119 1224 1346 1100 1047
MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 05 Highest $: 480,000 Median $: Lowest $: 316,500 Average $: ADDRESS
ZIP
81799 Big Bend Drive 255 Coelho Street 849 Erie Circle 55 Jacklin Circle 587 Redwood Avenue
95035 95035 95035 95035 95035
SOLD FOR BDS
453,000 316,500 390,000 336,000 480,000
3 3 2 2 4
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6031 Amador Place 36570 Bonnie Street 36826 Burdick Street 39821 Cedar Boulevard #201 36884 Hafner Street 36233 Haley Street 6875 Normandy Drive 6191 Potrero Drive 6253 Thomas Avenue
94560 94560 94560 94560 94560 94560 94560 94560 94560
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324,000 255,000 441,000 203,000 300,000 380,000 265,000 350,000 399,000
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1855 Campbell Avenue 122 Castro Street 400 Davis Street #309 14461 Doolittle Drive 1205 Estudillo Avenue 1300 Estudillo Avenue 239 Foothill Boulevard 375 Pershing Drive 13958 Santiago Road 574 Superior Avenue 1505 View Drive 877 Warden Avenue 1459 136th Avenue #6 1680 163rd Avenue
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298,000 159,000 185,000 140,000 325,000 525,000 205,000 220,000 330,000 450,000 549,000 278,000 125,000 294,000
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390,000 395,100 BUILT
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1966 1958 1984 1983 1960
03-08-12 03-05-12 03-08-12 03-07-12 03-06-12
324,000 324,111
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1350 942 2305 1071 1127 1829 1100 1388 1162
1979 1953 1958 1986 1954 1962 1961 1991 1960
02-23-12 02-23-12 02-28-12 02-24-12 02-28-12 02-24-12 02-24-12 02-23-12 02-23-12
SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: 16 Highest $: 549,000 Median $: Lowest $: 125,000 Average $: ADDRESS
02-24-12 02-28-12 02-28-12 02-28-12 02-23-12 02-24-12 02-24-12 02-23-12 02-24-12 02-23-12 02-24-12 02-28-12 02-28-12 02-24-12 02-24-12 02-28-12
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NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 09 Highest $: 441,000 Median $: Lowest $: 203,000 Average $: ADDRESS
1979 1987 1999 1999 1955 1991 1955 1955 1951 1985 1982 1955 1964 1947 1992 1982
290,000 291,750
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1144 1152 1468 865 1906 3782 864 1055 1466 1569 2705 1293 811 2190
1952 1989 1982 1979 1951 1948 1942 1939 1961 1927 1957 1944 1970 1927
02-24-12 02-28-12 02-24-12 02-28-12 02-28-12 02-24-12 02-23-12 02-24-12 02-24-12 02-24-12 02-24-12 02-23-12 02-24-12 02-24-12
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295,000 290,000
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1404 1115
SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 05 Highest $: 330,000 Median $: Lowest $: 250,000 Average $: ADDRESS
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16858 Genevieve Place 16941 Genevieve Place 15715 Paseo Del Campo 17493 Via Arriba 15765 Via Sonata
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252,500 260,000 260,000 250,000 330,000
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33830 10th Street 33831 14th Street 2686 Ascot Way 2431 Balmoral Street 32259 Coronation Drive 32433 Deborah Drive 2147 Eric Court #3 31133 Fredi Street 32738 Fullerton Court 4269 Las Feliz Court 4751 Loretta Way 117 Mahogany Lane 35580 Monterra Terrace #102 4529 Niland Street 327 Riviera Drive 31232 Santa Maria Drive 32740 South Folklore Loop 4709 Valencia Way
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260,000 270,500
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2005 2005 1944 1947 1956
02-28-12 02-23-12 02-28-12 02-24-12 02-23-12
UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES:18 Highest $: 745,000 Median $: Lowest $: 147,000 Average $: ADDRESS
1950 02-27-12 1955 02-28-12
345,000 348,639
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1979 2004 1971 1968 1970 1972 1974 1977 1986 1972 1971 1999 2001 2006 1963 1969 1998 1972
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THERE IS A GREAT SECRET IN THE BREATH …. WE HAVE AN IN BUILT ABILITY TO CALM THE MIND AND HEAL THE BODY AS WE LEARN TO WORK WITH THE BREATH. Ancient techniques proven scientifically to improve health and put the mind in the present moment . These programs have helped millions worldwide. The art of living foundation is a 501 c 3 organization, offering its programs in over 150 countires Web - www.artofliving.org Ph - 510 7300-AOL (Fremont) Medical benefits can be found on www.aolresearch.org
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Mother's of Multiples Summer Camps & Classes Fair 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Register children for swim school, gymnastics, and various camps
First Presbyterian Church of Newark 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark www.tricitymoms.org Saturday, Mar 31
Free E-Waste Recycling 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Drop off your unwanted electronics
St. John the Baptist School 360 S. Abel St., Milpitas (408) 262-8110
Saturday, Mar 31
Sunday, Apr 1
Free E-Waste Recycling 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
100th Anniversary of Film in Niles $ 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Computer monitors, TV’s, Laptops, etc.
Irvington High School 41800 Blacow Rd., Fremont (415) 460-9984 pr@greencitizen.com
Ride the train, enjoy a party in the plaza & watch films
Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 494-1411
Sunday, Apr 1
Monday, Apr 2
Book Sale - Fremont Friends of the Library $ 12 noon - 3 p.m.
Turning 65? Get to know Medicare 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Clearance - $3 per large grocery bag (bring your own bags). No boxes
Topics include Medicare, Medi-Cal, & Prescription Drug Plans
Fremont Teen Center 39770 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 494-1103
Washington Hospital 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 791-3428 Monday, Apr 2
Link to Jobs Workshop 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Job search help using library resources
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 Tuesday, Apr 3
Looking for Normal $ 8 p.m. An ordinary family copes with a gender change
Paddy's Coffee House 3900 Smith St., Union City (510) 791-8639 www.dmtonline.org Wednesday, Apr 4
Fremont City Council & Planning Commission Field Trip 12 noon - 5 p.m. Visit residential development projects in Fremont. Includes lunch
March 30, 2012 Saturday, Apr 7
Viola Blythe Center Fundraiser $R 6:30 a.m. Black Oak Casino Bus Trip
Newark Pavilion 6430 Thornton Ave., Newark (510) 794-3437 Debbie Caravalho Monday, Jun 18 - Friday, Aug 2
Ohlone for Kids $R 8 a.m. Summer Enrichment Program. Registration begins April 1
Ohlone College for Kids 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont (510) 742-2304 www.ohloneforkids.com
City of Fremont Council Chambers 3300 Capital Ave., Fremont (510) 494-4508 kwheeler@fremont.gov
MSJHS students win big in Cyber Foundations Competition ARTICLE AND ANGIE WANG
PHOTOS BY
On March 16, Mission San Jose High School Junior Jeffrey Yuan, Senior Jeffrey Sun, and Junior Brandon Wu received awards for placing first, second, and third in the State of California competition of U.S. Cyber Challenge (USCC) Cyber Foundations Competition. Gary Page, California Department of Education (CDE) Information and Communication Technologies Sector Consultant arrived in Fremont that morning to present the awards. USCC tests high school students throughout the nation on networking, operating systems, and system administration, the three most important facets of cyber security. Given a study manual a few weeks before tests were administered, students were presented with a series of online quizzes. These quizzes tested their ability to recall information on the study guide, analyze situa-
tions and diagnose problems. Students were also asked to offer effective solutions to real cyber security issues. Page made a brief speech regarding MSJHS’s recent successes in competitions such as Cyber Foundations. “With strong math and science teachers and the intent to do well and succeed, MSJHS students never fail to impress,” says Page. “Chance favors the prepared mind. With preparedness and effort comes accomplishment.” MSJHS Principal Sandra Prairie believes that her students “can make the impossible possible.” With the help of math teachers such as Matt Lazar, advisor of the Computer Club, MSJHS students hold eight of the top 25 spots in the nation, including 32 U.S. states and three U.S. Territories. Yuan placed first in the state and fifth nationally, receiving $250 as well as a $500 scholarship to a university of his choice. “After submitting my responses, I knew in my gut that
I’d performed decently because I prepared pretty rigorously and had some prior knowledge of the material through past experiences. But the fact that I placed so highly was still such a surprise,” Yuan says. Wu, who placed third in the State of California, also had quite a bit of experience with computers before entering the competition. “In the fourth grade, I was the go-
to guy teachers and administrators asked to fix the computers when they broke. Last year, I found out there was only one IT employee for the entire district, so I decided to help out at Chadbourne Elementary School,” says Wu. Despite pressure to become a doctor, Computer Science is where Wu’s heart lies. “The students plan to participate in the next Cyber Founda-
tions competition, which starts soon in 2012. They’ve done well in the past, and I expect them to do well in the future,” Club Adviser Lazar says. “Though [Computer Club] is new to MSJHS’s campus, the students are genuinely enthusiastic and passionate about participating in such a competition.”
L to R): CDE representative Gary Page, winners Jeffrey Yuan and Brandon Wu, MSJHS principal Sandra Prairie, winner Jeffrey Sun, Adviser Matt Lazar
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the windows and opalescent glass clerestory windows. As the first class car of the railroad, nearly all celebrities who rode the railroad found comfort in the cool wicker chairs or sat on the rear deck on mahogany deck chairs. In 1909, the president of the United States became the first know celebrity to ride the car, and during his stay in the park had a peak named in his honor, Taft Peak. The rotund President Taft was followed by Yosemite notables John Muir, and later, Ansel Adams. Travel to Yosemite before 1926 was possible by automobile, but problematic at best due to difficult roads and the fragile nature of early automobiles. The railroad seized upon that, and offered a auto ferry service for the well-todo. Movie stars such as Buster Keaton, Fatty Arbuckle, Mae West, Mary Pickford and Doug Fairbanks all traveled in
style on the YV330, while their automobiles rode flatcars on the same train. The Yosemite Valley Railroad suffered when the “All Year Highway” opened in 1926, ushering out the golden age of luxury travel to Yosemite. There were still important people traveling by rail, but only one of the last two celebrities rode the YV330, Winston Churchill. The other dignitary was Franklin Roosevelt who, due to his polio traveled on a special car adapted for his wheelchair.
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All good things come to an end, and the Yosemite Valley Railroad was no exception. The railroad was abandoned in 1945, and YV330 was sent to San Francisco to be sold. Eventually, it ended up as a roadside diner in the tiny northern California town of Yreka. As a derelict, it was set to be destroyed in a fire training exercise when the author of this article and his wife Claudia stepped in to save it in 1995. After a lengthy and still not complete rebuild, it is alive and well on the Niles Canyon Railway, ready to accommodate a new generation of silent film actors. You may wonder how much it cost to save the car from destruction… a measly dollar! Ride through Niles Canyon with Broncho Billy Sunday, Apr 1 11 a.m. Niles (Fremont) (510) 494-1411 www.nilesfilmmuseum.org
The Steam Train Ride on Sunday, April 1st is at 11 a.m. - it will host our "Broncho Billy," 52 Essanay Players and relatives of Essanay family members coming from far and wide across the state to celebrate their family's film heritage whether they were actors, blacksmiths, painted scenery, wrote scenarios, or worked behind or in front of the camera. The general public is welcome to ride in remaining seats. Suggested donation for the train ride: Children age 3-12: $ (Infants through age 2, ride free) Seniors age 62 and older: $10 General: $12 Tickets will be available prior to the train ride on April 1. Visit www.ncry.org for additional opportunities to ride steam or diesel trains throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall. SPECIAL NOTE: Those who plan to arrive in period costume can leave a message at (510) 494-1411 or email: pr@nilesfilmmuseum.org in advance to be placed on a waiting list for a FREE a train ride with Broncho Billy and his entourage.
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tinal parasites of our pets don’t share the spotlight given to fleas or even mosquitoes. In fact, many pet owners would just as soon forget that their pets could be carrying these “worms.” But, failing to account for these nasty creatures could pose a danger to your pets… and the rest of your family! Pets now share our homes, our kitchens, and, in some cases, even our beds. Unfortunately, they might also be sharing some unwanted guests - WORMS! Unlike fleas and mosquitoes who sometimes give us a break during colder weather, these parasites can cause problems all year long. Almost all puppies and kittens are born with roundworms, hookworms or even both. In the vast majority of cases, these worms are passed from mom to the babies either during pregnancy or during nursing after birth. Left unchecked, these tiny monsters can cause poor growth, diarrhea, vomiting, or even death in young animals. Adult pets aren’t immune to these parasites either. Pets who consume other animals’ feces, eat grass, or even those who catch and eat infected rodents might
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Pet Parasites and Zoonosis end up with bloody, runny stool or vomiting caused by the worms. But beyond their immediate effects on the animals, there is an even more sinister side to these pests. Both roundworms and hookworms are zoonotic, meaning that they can be passed to humans. Children are especially susceptible and can suffer blindness, seizures or organ dysfunction. In extreme cases, young children have lost an eye to roundworm infections. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that almost 14% of the U.S. population is infected with roundworms. That’s nearly 40 million people! Why aren’t more people aware of this danger? The answer lies in the life cycle of these parasites. After the larval worms make their way to the puppies’ digestive tract, they mature into adults over a three week period of time. Then, the real danger begins. Adult female worms begin shedding enormous numbers of eggs into the environment. It’s not unusual for more than 200,000 eggs to be shed every single day by a single female. Now, imagine a mother dog with a litter of nine puppies. In-
cluding mom’s contribution, even if each pup had only one female worm, more than 2 million eggs are being deposited daily into the yard where the puppies… and your kids play. Multiply that by the number of days until the puppies’ owner takes them in for an initial de-worming and you can now get a sense for why this is a problem that has not gone away. Roundworm eggs are also very hardy, able to survive for about two years in the environment. This makes places like dog parks or other areas where dogs roam potential danger zones for infestation. Dogs can even pick up roundworm eggs during the winter time! Thankfully, hookworm eggs are often killed by freezing temperatures, but in areas of the Southeastern U.S., hookworm larva can survive in sandy soil, emerging to penetrate bare skin. This infection causes an intense itching sensation along with redness and swelling along the migratory track of the hookworm larva. Due to the prevalence of these worms in our pets, the Companion Animal Parasite Council has developed “strategic de-worm-
ing” protocols as a means to help protect people and pets. Starting with puppies and kittens, CAPC recommends providing a deworming medication every 2-3 weeks from two weeks of age until 12 weeks. In addition, pet owners are urged to use monthly heartworm prevention products that contain medication to control these intestinal parasites. Both dogs and cats should take these products every month, all year round! Parents should teach children to wash their hands after playing with the pets or playing in the yard where pets defecate. Since the eggs are microscopic, you won’t see any evidence on the kid’s hands, but a thorough washing will help insure these parasites won’t end up infecting your children. It’s also a good idea to check your pet’s stool sample routinely. The short life cycle of these parasites means that a severe infestation can occur quickly. Also, many other parasitic worms and protozoans pose some danger to our pets and these can all be found with a routine fecal sample. Your veterinarian can help you determine how often to test
your pet’s stool based on previous exposure and geographic area. Our pets are a big part of our lives and we want to share as much as we can with them. Playing it safe and following your veterinarian’s guidelines for de-worming your pets could mean that you can share a much longer, healthier life together!
Dr Raj Salwan is a second generation Veterinarian and has been around veterinary medicine for over 23 years. His interests include Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency/Acute care, and general small animal practice. He currently works at American Animal Care in Fremont and can be reached via email at drsalwan@aol.com or www.americananimalcare.com.
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“Chunk” A109141 Chunk is a red, male Min Pin mix. He has been paired up with numerous dogs here at the shelter and gets long well with all of them. Chunk loves attention and is just a nice boy. He is a bit chubby but that is part of his cuteness. Chunk has been at the shelter since 2/21/12 and is looking for his forever home.
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“Beth” A108920 Beth is a brown and white female Chihuahua/ Pug mix. She is a happy and affectionate girl. Beth is very social and playful with other dogs. She has been at the shelter since 2/8/12 and is looking for her second chance.
Total in Shelter: Dogs - 47 Cats - 26 Other - 6
Tri-City Animal Shelter 1950 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 790-6640 Tuesday – Friday: Noon - 5 p.m. Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays, Holidays
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PUBLIC NOTICES CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12621886 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. Petition of: Byron D. Zhang & Stella Lee as individuals and as parents on behalf of minors Cathy Lee and Harvey Zhang for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Byron D. Zhang to Byron Z. Tripp Stella Lee to Stella L. Tripp Cathy Lee to Cathy L. Tripp Harvey Zhang to Harvey Tripp The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 6-15-2012, Time: 8:45 a.m., Dept.: D504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri City Voice Date: March 19, 2012 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/12 CNS-2283772# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG11598965 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Parminder Singh for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Parminder Singh to Parminder Singh Banga The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 04/13/2012, Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri City Voice Date: February 24, 2012 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/12 CNS-2273799# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12618324 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Chance J. Ragland by & thru Mondae Hefter for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Mondae Hefter on behalf of Chance Jacob Ragland filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Chance Jacob Ragland to Chance Jacob Hefter The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any
person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: April 27, 2012, Time: 8:45 a.m., Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador St., Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri City Voice Date: February 23, 2012 Winifred Y. Smith Judge of the Superior Court 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/12 CNS-2273792#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462882 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fur Sure Mobile Pet Grooming, 4413 Porter Street, Fremont, CA 94535, County of Alameda. Kelley Gallaghan, 4413 Porter Street, Fremont, CA 94535. Ken Gallaghan, 4413 Porter St, Fremont, CA 94535. 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 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/ Kelley Gallaghan This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 15, 2012. 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). 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20/12 CNS-2287800# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 463031 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Xentech Computers, 43941 Osgood Road, Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Junxiao Lin, 43638 Skye Rd., Fremont, CA 94539 Yuqi Xie, 43638 Skye Rd., Fremont, CA 94539 This business is conducted by Co-Partners The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/19/2008 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/ Junxiao Liu Partner Yuqi Xie, Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 20, 2012 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 sec-
tion 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). 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20/12 CNS-2285833#
tion 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). 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/12 CNS-2283777#
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 451243 The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Stars Day Spa, 46819 Warm Spring Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in the County Clerk’s office on May 3, 11 in the County of Alameda This business was conducted by Individual Xue Ning Yang, 4941 Corona Ct., Union City, CA 94537. 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/ Xue Ning Yang This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 12, 2012. 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/12 CNS-2283938#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462850 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GL Trading Services, 33757 Heritage Way, Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda. P.O. Box 56361, Hayward, CA 94545. Genoveva C. Munsayac, 33757 Heritage Way, Union City, CA 94587. Lida P. Rativo, 33757 Heritage Way, Union City, CA 94587. 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. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Genoveva C. Munsayac Lida P. Rativo, General Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 14, 2012. 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). 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/12 CNS-2283705#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462752 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Stars Day Spa, 46819 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Danping Yang, 15153 Swenson Street, San Leandro, CA 94579 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/ Dan Ping Yang, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 12, 2012 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). 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/12 CNS-2283932# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462973 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Kraken Marketing Group, 46560 Fremont Blvd., #113, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Born Creative, Inc., California, 46560 Fremont Blvd., #113, Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/1/2012 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 Abouzind, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 19, 2012 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 sec-
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462949 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FRISBEY’S HOME REPAIR, 37077 2ND STREET, FREMONT, CA 94536, County of ALAMEDA BRUCE R. FRISBEY, 37077 2ND STREET, 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 3/16/2012 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/ BRUCE R FRISBEY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on MARCH 16, 2012 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). 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/12 CNS-2282161# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462474 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Beauty Harbor, 41240 Roberts Ave. Apt. 10,
Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Ekaterina Kechkina, 41240 Roberts Ave. Apt. 10, Fremont, CA 94538 Iryna Vishniakova, 41240 Roberts Ave. Apt. 10, Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by 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. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ekaterina Kechkina This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 6, 2012. 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). 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6/12 CNS-2277840# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462243 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AIS Real Estate, 2890 Montair Way, Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Valeriano Liscano Sia, 2890 Montair Way, Union City, CA 94587 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/ Valeriano Liscano Sia This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on February 29, 2012. 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). 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6/12 CNS-2277576# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462178 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Zye Fashion, 111 Fremont Hub Courtyard, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda, 38830 Adcock Dr., Fremont, CA 94536 Rain Fashion Room, LLC, CA, 38830 Adcock Dr., Fremont, CA 94536 This business is conducted by limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 1st, 2011 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/ Dennis Quan Zhou, Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on February 28, 2012. 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
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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). 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/12 CNS-2273797# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 462076-78 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. PosterBoy Industries, 2. Cherry Pick Consulting, 3. Fostering Class, 38822 Farwell Dr., #19A, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Kevin Bristow, 38822 Farwell Dr., #19A, 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/ Kevin Bristow This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on February 24, 2012 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). 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/12 CNS-2273796# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 461695 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mahout Restaurant, 39700 Cedar Blvd., Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda, 1038 Chula Vista Terrace, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, CA 94086 Teerabe Food and Services LLC, California, 39700 Cedar Blvd., Newark, CA 94560 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability 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. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ted T. Durongbhand, (Manager) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on February 16, 2012 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). 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/12 CNS-2273672#
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he Board of Education approved the second interim report on the 2011-12 budget, along with projections for the next two fiscal years that include nearly $11 million in cuts in 2012-13. The District is girding for a worst-case scenario prompted by the latest round of cuts to public education caused by the state budget crisis. The projections recently approved include a total of nine non-student, budget-cut days in 201213, increases class-size ratios to 30:1 in kindergarten, first and second grades, and eliminates elementary specialists and middle school electives. The Board earlier this month authorized issuing precautionary layoff notices
GOVERNMENT NOTICE is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSAPurchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, CA 94612 NETWORKING/SOUTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFQ #900980 for Cremation, Inurnment and Interment Services, Monday, April 9, 2012, 2:00 p.m. – Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Canyon Room, Castro Valley, CA NETWORKING/NORTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFQ #900980 for Cremation, Inurnment and Interment Services, Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – General Services Agency, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 1107, 11th Floor, Oakland, CA Response Due by 2:00 p.m. on May 8, 2012 County Contact: Evelyn Benzon (510) 208-9622 or via email: evelyn.benzon@acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Non-mandatory. Information regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 3/30/12 CNS-2285893#
PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. .seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction, on April 19, 2012 personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/or other household items located at:
to more than 100 teachers, classified employees and administrators, including all library/media specialists, two counselors, a District-level director in the Division of Teaching and Learning and a psychologist. Supports for instructional/literacy coaches also would be reduced. Stipends for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities also would be eliminated, the Community Day School would close, and the New Haven Adult School would continue to operate primarily on federal funds and with fee-based classes. After the latest blow dealt by Sacramento lawmakers to local school districts, New Haven Unified faces a budget shortfall of an estimated $10.7 million in 2012-13, on top of $15 million in cuts over the past four years.
Public Storage 27019 47209 Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont , CA 94539-7461 (510) 659-6993 Time: 1:30 PM Stored by the following person (s): A084 - Wister, Red A146 - LOPEZ, CARMELO A279 - Mohiuddin, Dianne Rose C089 - lewis, richard C114 - Molinar, Mauricio C144 - CEPEDA, MEMPHIS C390 - Spencer, Tiffany
9035 - Story, Candi 9061 - Jones, Freddie Lee Public Storage 27265 38290 Cedar Blvd. Newark , CA 94560-4604 (510) 793-7093 Time: 11:00 AM Stored by the following person (s): D110 - ROTOLO, SAL E030 - Cardoza, Edrica
All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Dated on this 30th day of March 2012 and 6th day of April 2012, by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201, (818) 244-8080, Bond No. 5857632 3/30, 4/6/12 CNS-2287132# NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. .seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction, on April 18, 2012 personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/or other household items located at: Public Storage 22317 35360 Fircrest St . Newark , Ca 94560-1004 (510) 792-7172 Time: 9:45 AM Stored by the following person (s): B017 - ROMANIK JR, CARL C030 - McCormick, Ester P029 - Jackson, Rebekah P048 - Silva, David P053 - SEYMOUR, LAWRENCE Public Storage 08026 37444 Cedar Blvd , Newark , Ca 94560-4134 (510) 790-0112 Time: 10:30 AM Stored by the following person (s): 2027 - ALLEN, GREGORY 2029 - Rojas, Sara 7040 - Canson, Sarah 9014 - Castro, Ken
Since 2008, the District workforce has been reduced by nearly 15 percent, from 1,252 to 1,075 FTE. The biggest reduction has been in the administrative staff, which has been reduced by 23 percent, from 84 FTE in 2008 to 65 in 2012. The teaching staff has been reduced by 14 percent, from 710.7 to 611.6 FTE, and the classified staff has been reduced by 13 percent, from 457.3 to 398.7 FTE. Board members once again urged the public to support a measure that the District has placed on the June 5 ballot that would raise approximately $3 million to help mitigate the cuts. Measure H would “support high-quality local elementary, middle and high school education to prepare students for college and careers with outstanding core academic
Public Storage 24613 4555 Peralta Blvd Fremont, Ca 94536-5736 (510) 792-3490 Time: 11:45 AM Stored by the following person (s): C325 - Mitchell, Wanda E643 - Smith, Letrice E654 - Hill, Aritha E659 - SMITH, ROSE E662 - SCALLION, MHAIRI F428 - Kerlegan, Francis G827 - Goulart, Tony Public Storage 24211 42101 Albrae Street Fremont , CA . 94538-3123 (510) 657-6077 Time: 12:45 PM Stored by the following person (s): A235 - Ferguson, Jesse C028 - pierce, martin C061 - PALMONES, JAMES Public Storage 00303 4444 Enterprise Street Fremont , CA 94538-6307 (510) 656-7268 Time: 1:30 PM Stored by the following person (s): A025 - DEAN, EMILY C112 - Reyes, Daniel D019 - Lee, Michael D023 - Sabio, Armina All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Dated on this 30th day of March 2012 and 6th day of April 2012, by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201, (818) 244-8080, Bond No. 5857632 3/30, 4/6/12 CNS-2287122#
programs in reading, writing, math and science and highly qualified teachers and classified staff,” according to the ballot statement, by authorizing a parcel tax of $180 per year, for four years. No funds could be used for administrators’ salaries, and exemptions would be available for senior citizens and the disabled. The measure will require a two-thirds majority to pass. Also, the Board approved meeting dates for 2012-13: August 14, September 4 and 18, October 2 and 16, November 20, December 11, January 15, February 5 and 19, March 5 and 19, April 6, May 7 and 21 and June 4 and 18. For the second year in a row, in keeping with the sacrifices that employees are making, the Board voted to give up one month’s stipend by not meeting in July.
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CA court leaders pull plug on $2B computer system BY PAUL ELIAS ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO (AP), California court leaders pulled the plug Tuesday on an ambitious computer project that was intended to electronically connect every courthouse in the state but cost taxpayers more than $500 million. The California Judicial Council, which oversees the administration of state courts, voted unanimously to immediately halt funding the project that was nearly 10 years in the making. Members blamed the bleak economic climate in California. The project was scrapped after only six of California's 58 counties received significant upgrades. The project was the subject of a scathing government audit and vocal criticism from a growing number of trial court judges, who complained the initial cost estimates ballooned from $260 million in 2004 to $2 billion today.
The council voted to spend $8.6 million to install what can still be salvaged from the failed project. “We need to spend that to know what our options are,” said Santa Barbara Judge James Herman, a member of the council. The Alliance of California Judges, which claims more than 200 members and was created because of the growing frustration over the system's costs, called for an investigation into the $560 million already spent on the project. “Furthermore, those responsible for this debacle must be identified and appropriate action taken,” said Sacramento Superior Court Maryanne Gilliard, an alliance leader. As initially envisioned a decade ago, anyone in any county could access real-time information on just about any case anywhere in the state. Lawyers could file court papers electronically and state Department of Justice officials and
other law enforcement agencies could determine with a few keystrokes whether suspects in custody in one county had other restraining orders, warrants or other outstanding court actions pending against them. The project was supposed to be the crowning achievement of former California Chief Justice Ron George's quest to drag the nation's largest court system into the 21st century. George retired in 2010, and the state's computer court system remains a virtual Tower of Babel. The 58 counties still use a combined 70 computer systems to help mete out and keep track of justice in California. Another council member, Appeals Court Justice Douglas Miller said the project was scrapped “not because of the critics but because of the economic structure.” Herman says the council felt the economic climate could not support spending any more money to complete deployment.
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Most Calif. parks likely to stay open BY DON THOMPSON ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP), Only a fraction of the 70 California parks originally slated to close this summer because of budget cuts are likely to be shut down, a senior state parks official said Tuesday. Agreements already are in place with federal and local government agencies to keep 11 of the parks operating, and negotiations are under way to rescue about 40 other parks on the list, said Michael Harris, acting chief deputy director for the state Department of Parks and Recreation. “We are working feverishly,” he told The Associated Press in an interview. “We may end up with 15 parks without anybody stepping forward.” The 70 parks make up about a quarter of the state's 278 parks, beaches and historic sites had been scheduled to close to save $11 million annually. “We're still talking 70 that we can't afford to operate,” Harris said after testifying before the Little Hoover Commission, a state watchdog agency. But he said he expects the parks will be run mainly through cooperation agreements with for-profit concessionaires and nonprofit organizations. continued on page 29
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Fremont Bank residential lending reaches $3.9 Billion SUBMITTED BY LEE DAWSON Fremont Bank released its annual report March 22, which showed net income of $38.8 million in 2011—a 186 percent increase over the previous year. The bank’s profitability was bolstered by $3.9 billion in residential loan originations, growth in its mortgage servicing portfolio, lower loan chargeoffs and improved operating margin. “Fremont Bank continues to be one of the most financially sound banks on the West Coast,” says Fremont Bank President Andy Mastorakis. “Our clients trust and choose to bank with us because of our enduring financial stability.” In addition to the strength of its financial performance, the quality of Fremont Bank’s loan portfolio improved as well. Non-performing loans declined more than 38 percent from a year ago and the portfolio of foreclosed properties dropped by one-third, while loan loss reserves remained strong and capital ratios increased across the board. For more information about Fremont Bank, visit www.fremontbank.com
Feds: Calif. nuke plant to remain shut for probe BY MICHAEL R. BLOOD ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP), The troubled San Onofre nuclear plant in Southern California will remain shut down while investigators try to solve a mystery inside its massive generators – the rapid decay of tubing that carries radioactive water, federal regulators said Tuesday. The announcement that formalized an agreement with operator Southern California Edison came on the same day that a report commissioned by an environmental group claimed the utility misled the Nuclear Regulatory Commission about design changes that are the likely culprit in excessive tube wear. A four-page letter to Edison from NRC Regional Administrator Elmo E. Collins laid out a series of steps the company must take before restarting the seaside reactors located 45 miles north of San Diego, underscoring the concern over the unusual degradation in the tubes. continued on page34
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Former NFL player speaks at Hayward High School BY HELEN TRACEY-NOREN How often do high school students get to meet NFL players? On April 9 at 7 p.m., former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Julian Jenkins will be speaking on behalf of the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA) at Hayward High School. Jenkins will be offering advice on how students can maximize their chance of receiving a college athletic scholarship. This “College Recruiting Simplified” seminar will be free for the public and aims to convey five tips for student athletes so that they may succeed in getting recruited for college teams. The NCSA says that the five tips are to develop a game plan and get evaluated, post an athletic and academic resume online, create a skills video, contact at least 50 athletic programs, and to try to make an athletic decision a long-term one. According to the NCSA website, they are partnered with the NFL Players Association, ESPN HS, and LMG Academics. For those who do not attend Hayward High School but would like to attend this free seminar, call Tiffany Menzione at (312) 6247437 for more details.
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23rd Annual Newark Soccer Cup
March 30, 2012
The Newark Soccer Club, in conjunction with the Newark Unified school District, held their 23rd annual “Newark Cup” soccer tournament from March 3-9. The Newark Cup is an annual tournament between all eight Newark elementary schools. The schools are divided up into two groups of four. All teams within each group play one and other, with the teams in top two positions of each group playing for the championship. The second place finishers in each group play for the Consolation Match. Both the Championship and Consolation matches were played under the lights at Newark Memorial High school. This year’s girls final was a rematch between Lincoln school and Snow school, both of which have made the final the past three years. After a scoreless regulation game, the girls went into
of Lincoln scored the game’s only goal to secure the Championship for Lincoln for the second year in a row. Goalkeeper Monserat Roa recorded the shutout for Lincoln. It was a well played game, and both teams deserve a lot of credit. The Boy’s final pitted Graham school against Snow school. Graham won a hard-fought match 3-0 powered on 2 goals by Sergio Corral. Jesus Esparza tallied the other goal for Graham. Goal keeper Jorge Sandoval, and defenders Helmer De la Pena, Tony Martinez, and Manny Bautista all played well for Graham, as did midfielders Ivan De la Pena, Sebastian Martinez, Adrian Martinez, Alejandro Chavez, and David Rodriguez, and Forward Emmanual Franco. In addition , Kenny Vargus, Brian Sanchez, Idress Latifzada, Adrian Martinez , Aldo Maciel , Marco Fuentes, Humberto Salas, Everardo Vera, and Zakir Nasser. In the Consolation game for the girls, Schilling edged out Graham in a 1-0 victory. In the boys Consolation match, Kennedy fell to Schilling 5-1 win. Eric Barajas and Fernando Lerme led the scoring for Schilling. In addition, Goal Keeper Salvador Flores had a great game in goal. For Kennedy, Joshua
sudden death overtime. Snow had a couple of chances to convert, but were unlucky. In the second overtime, Kristin Bauman
Santillan played very well, and scored a goal. In addition, Miles Brandon and London Lombana both played well for Kennedy.
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BY HELEN TRACEY-NOREN
What started off as a close game of softball ended in a four-point win for James Logan against San Ramon Valley March 21. The Colts’ Varsity women’s softball team came away with a 10-6 victory over the Wolves. However, Pleasanton’s Amador Valley High School won 2-0 the next day against James Logan on March 22 at Amador’s home field. The first point put on the board was by Logan at the bottom of the second inning. San Ramon retaliated with two more runs at the top of the fourth, putting the Wolves in the lead. Logan scored two more runs at the bottom of the fourth inning and shut out the Wolves at the top of the fifth. The Colts then continued to rack up points by scoring five more runs at the bottom of the fifth inning, giving them an 8-2 lead over San Ramon. The Wolves proceeded to get four more points in the remaining two innings and gave up only two runs to Logan. But in a nail-biting game such as this, every point counts and James Logan ended victoriously with a 10-6 win. This game marked the fifth loss out of eight games for San Ramon. The next day’s game against Amador, hte first two innings went by scoreless. It wasn’t until the bottom of the third inning that Ashley Lotoszynski, a sophomore at Amador Valley, hit a home run to put the first points up on the scoreboard. The Dons were able to shut out the Logan Colts when it was their turn to bat at the top of the fourth inning, but the Colts were not as lucky. Amador managed to score another run at the bottom of the fourth inning. Lotoszynski came to the plate to bat and sent teammate and senior Brienna Brown running in to score the final point of the game. The remainder of the three innings was scoreless as well. James Logan also managed to pull out a closeout win against Mission San Jose. The Colts won in a 14-0 shutout in Tuesday’s conference game. The game didn’t start off well for the Mission Warriors as the Colts put up five quick runs on the board at the bottom of the first inning, and the hits just kept coming. Logan scored four points in the second inning and another five in the third inning. The Warriors were defeated and added a tally to the win column for James Logan, giving them an overall standing of 4-1 this season.
Since their loss against Gavilan College at the end of Feb., the Ohlone College Renegades have been on a 10game winning streak. This hot streak has allowed Ohlone to boast overall results of 15-7 and a conference standing of 9-1, making the Renegades the leading team for the Coast Pacific section of the Northern California Conference. Ohlone earned the title of 2011 State Champion Runner-Up last year and State Champions in 2010. If the Renegades keep on this fortunate streak of wins, they may see another title in the near future. In the Renegades’ recent game against Hartnell, freshman catcher Ryan Beal has shown to be a true asset for the team. Beal made several good stops behind the plate during the Hartnell game and is hitting a .368 in his 19 at bats this season. Several MLB teams have also been keeping an eye on Beal with intentions to scout him. These teams include the Red Sox, Angels, and the Astros. Beal has also drawn the attention of such schools as Michigan State, Indiana State, Florida Atlantic University, and others. The future looks bright for the Renegades. Their next games will be against Skyline on March 29, and a make-up game at Monterey on March 30.
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The Newark American Little League boardroom and snack bar at Newark Junior High was vandalized and burglarized sometime Saturday night or early Sunday morning. All of the candy from the snack shack was stolen, along with forty to fifty unopened boxes of candy used for fundraising that was to be returned to the vendor this week. The thieves also broke into the lock box containing a small amount of cash. In addition to the burglary, the thieves damaged three doors and locks, put a hole in the building and tried to light the exterior of the building on fire in order to gain access into the space below the counter top. Once inside, they destroyed the counter top to get into the snack shack, helped themselves to some food, broke the storage room door, and put a hole in the sheet rock that leads into the boardroom. Inside the boardroom, the vandals got into the umpire
room and threw contents around. They then broke the door and lock to the equipment room, where they gained access to the fundraising candy. The vandals destroyed the copy machine and printer with powdered sugar and water, wrote graffiti on the walls inside the clubhouse, and littered the walls and floors with paperwork, glue, condiments, cocoa mix and powdered sugar from the snack shack. Newark American Little League is a non-profit organization that provides a high-quality instructional and athletic baseball experience to the children of Newark and surrounding areas. The organization is run entirely by volunteers and relies heavily on proceeds from fundraisers and snack shack sales. This incident will cause a huge setback for the league. If you have any information on this crime, please contact the Newark Police Department anonymous tip line at (510) 578-4965.
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Volunteer searches for Sierra Lamar SUBMITTED BY KLAASKIDS Sierra LaMar was walking to catch a school bus in Morgan Hill, CA on March 16, 2012 when she disappeared. “It's like she literally vanished,” said Sierra’s mother Marlene LaMar. By 12 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 583 volunteers registered to search for Sierra LaMar. Teams were dispatched throughout the day. Many volunteers were deployed in the morning and afternoon.
Individuals who registered to search on Tuesday will be expedited on subsequent search efforts. They will not have to re-register or be re-trained. However, we encourage community members who have not yet volunteered to search to join in this massive effort. Individuals who would like to participate in the search for Sierra should check in between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. through Sunday, April 1st. The Find Sierra Search Center is located at Burnett Elementary School at 85 Tilton Road in Morgan Hill, CA.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and bring photo identification. “Dress appropriately for the weather, wear long pants and sturdy, covered toe shoes. We need people who can do foot searches as well as individuals who are willing to work in the search center. We are also looking for donations of bottled water, food and office supplies. Teen agers are welcome to join the community wide effort. Although nobody under 18-years-old will be allowed to join search teams, a Teen Brigade is
SUBMITTED BY CITY OF NEWARK Newark Police Chief Leal spoke at the March 22, 2012 Newark City Council meeting. In addition to the Police Department presentation, Reginald Manning, Area Port Director for the Port of San Francisco presented plaques to Police Chief Leal and Officer Ramos. The following is the text of the address by Chief Leal: In the early morning hours of February 7, 2012, Newark officers were dispatched to Mayhews Landing Road regarding “shots fired” reported by a concerned resident. First on scene was Sgt. John Kovach, who located the victim, off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Robert Smith, lying awkwardly against a fence and bleeding from multiple gunshot wounds in the upper torso. Sgt. Kovach immediately began to render first aid and noticed
Officer Ramos, Chief Leal, and Sergeant Kovach Photo By Brian Edwards
being organized for the weekend. We need youth who are willing to work and assist in Sierra’s recovery. On behalf of Sierra’s family, the KlaasKids Foundation, the Laura Recovery Center and Child Quest International we would like to thank the community for their unprecedented weekday support. For more information about the search or information on how you can donate supplies, volunteers can call Tricia Griffiths at (801) 560-1933, or email info@klaaskids.org.
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that Mr. Smith was having difficulty breathing, so he repositioned him in order to clear his airway. He then requested available first aid resources, knowing that our SWAT team and the FBI were in the area performing a highrisk search warrant. In the meantime, Officer Karl Geser arrived on scene and immediately began to assist Sgt. Kovach by applying bandages and direct pressure to Mr. Smith’s wounds in an effort to control his profuse bleeding. As a result of Sgt. Kovach’s request for first aid resources, Officer Randy Ramos arrived on scene with the medical kit he carries on Patrol and as a SWAT team member, and assisted with the medical treatment of Mr. Smith. Prior to being hired by the Newark Police Department in June 2009, Officer Ramos served our country as a US Navy Hospital Corpsman (medic) for the United States Marines Corps. During his five year military career, he was deployed to Ramadi, Iraq; Okinawa, Japan; Guam; the Philippines; Iwo Jima; Korea; and Thailand. Due to Officer Ramos’ extensive
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training and combat experience, he was able to locate the life threatening injuries that Mr. Smith suffered. Officer Ramos continued to provide medical treatment to Mr. Smith on the ride to the hospital and even spent time in the operating room as surgery was being performed. While his initial prognosis was not promising, Officer Ramos’ quick thinking and medical training, along with Mr. Smith’s strong will to live, carried him through and I am happy to say that he is now out of the hospital and recovering at home. The Newark Police Department typically recognizes the good work of its members through certificates of commendation. I would like to present Sgt. Kovach with a Gold Award for his role in this incident. In addition to his quick response and appraisal of the situation, he also supervised the investigation, including preservation of the evidence, coordination of witness contacts, as well as closing of streets, in a calm and effective manner. I would also like to present Officer Geser with a Gold Award for his actions during this highly stressful event. Officer Geser’s efforts to control Mr. Smith’s
SUBMITTED BY SGT. RAJ MAHARAJ, MILPITAS PD On March 16, 2012, at approximately 1:17 p.m., the Milpitas Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from a citizen reporting seeing four teenaged males attempting to open the side gate to a residence in the 1500 block of Albany Court. The 9-1-1 caller provided physical and clothing descriptions for the four subjects, and indicated the subjects were associated to a green Chevrolet parked on South Gadsden Drive. The caller was worried that the four males were trying to burglarize a residence on Albany Court. Milpitas Police Officers arrived on scene within several minutes of the 9-1-1 call and located the four subjects sitting in the green Chevrolet on South Gadsden Drive. The occupants had no lawful business at the residence on Albany Court and were detained for further investigation. A search of the green Chevrolet pro-
initial blood loss was crucial during this very time-sensitive situation. When a member of this department performs a heroic or meritorious act, they can be nominated to receive one of three of our highest honors. The Distinguished Service Medal is given to those who, while serving in an official capacity, distinguish him or herself by some conspicuous act, meritorious service or contribution to the City of Newark, the Law Enforcement profession, or brings distinct credit to him or herself and/or the police department. I believe that Officer Ramos’ actions truly deserve to be recognized in this fashion, so it is now my honor to present the Distinguished Service Medal to Officer Randy Ramos. Along with this medal, Officer Ramos will be allowed to wear a blue and white citation ribbon on his uniform to signify his receiving this honor. We are currently in the initial stages of getting our citation ribbon program in place, so that will come later. He also receives a plaque that commemorates this honor. I would also like to take this time to thank all of my staff, sworn and nonsworn, who responded to this crisis, in-
duced items that appear to be stolen; but the officers could not immediately identify the owners of the property, thus the items were seized for further investigation. Based on the observations of the 9-1-1 caller and the investigation, all four of the subjects were arrested for prowling. The items seized for further investigation have been turned over to detectives to possibly identify the owners. Milpitas Police Department relies on the public to report suspicious activity in their neighborhoods, so we can work together in combating residential burglaries. Anyone with information regarding this incident or any other criminal activity occurring in the City of Milpitas is encouraged to call the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. Information can also be given anonymously by calling (408) 586-2500, or via the Milpitas Police Department website at http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/citydept/police
cluding dispatchers, patrol officers, detectives, sergeants, and command staff. Your professionalism and genuine regard for human life is commendable and, of course, not surprising as we have the best people employed here at NPD. I would be remiss if I did not recognize the outside agencies that provided support during the investigation and assisted in the eventual capture of the suspect. A big “thank you” to the Fremont Police Department, Union City Police Department, Homeland Security, FBI, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the San Jose Evidence Response Team, and our Major Crimes Task Force. In fact, these agencies could not be more accommodating as over 50 individuals were sent over to assist us and we appreciate each and every one of them for their hard work and dedication in monitoring and carrying out such a large scale investigation. Despite the chaotic nature of such an event, everyone worked together as a team to save a life and also apprehend the suspect in this case. Congratulations to all of our award recipients for receiving these well-deserved accolades.
Neighbors on Indian Wells Drive and Birkshire Place are joining together to help make their community a safer place to live. A meeting will be held at Lincoln Elementary School Library, March 28 at 6 p.m. This and all Neighborhood Watch meetings will be in coordination with the Newark Police Department. If you would like to attend this meeting or start a Neighborhood Watch in your area please contact:
Tim Jones, Special Assistant Community Engagement Division Newark Police Dept. (510) 578-4209 tim.jones@newark.org
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Abode Services for its seventh annual Journey Home Breakfast fundraiser. This event raises donations that support Abode Services’ efforts to provide housing and
services to homeless people in our community. This year’s breakfast at the Fremont Marriott featured remarks about Abode’s mission
and vision from Abode Services Executive Director Louis Chicoine and community representatives. Participants in Abode Services’ programs also shared their personal stories of escaping from homelessness into a better, more hopeful life. One participant, Jennifer, spoke of how the help she received at
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Many Tri-City dignitaries attended the event, including representatives of local school and special district Boards of Directors; members from the City Councils of Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward and Pleasanton; and Congressman Mike Honda of California’s 15th Congressional District. David
Newark Vice Mayor Ana Apodaca; Congressman Mike Honda; Fremont Vice Mayor Anu Natarajan; Executive Director Louis Chicoine
Abode Services Board members David Bonaccorsi and Hattie Hughes, and Executive Director Louis Chicoine (David was also the Master of Ceremonies for the event)
Abode Services inspired her to seek her own master’s degree in social work, saying that having a home “made it possible for me to grow into a loving mother and pursue my career.” “Our goal of ending homelessness depends on the support of the entire community,” said Executive Director Louis Chicoine after the event. “Having so many people who are willing to come to this event and show their support means a tremendous amount. It really demonstrates the deep commitment there is out there to addressing this issue and creating homes for people who need them.”
Bonaccorsi, Esq., served as Master of Ceremonies. The event was sponsored by Fremont Bank Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Symantec, Digital Nirvana, Gonsalves & Kozachenko, BKF Engineers, Hayward Tri-City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Lizard Auto Glass, Inc. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit www.abodeservices.org. On our website, you can also read about our ongoing challenge match grant from The Sobrato Family Foundation, matching certain new or increased donations this fiscal year.
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Most Calif. parks likely to stay open The 11 parks already taken off the closure list are being funded in a variety of ways. The National Park Service is taking over operation of three parks, while the city of Colusa has agreed to operate one nearby state recreation area. A donor gave the state $300,000 to continue operating a fifth park, and there are similar arrangements with donors or other governments for the remainder. Later, state parks spokesman Roy Stearns cautioned that only the 11 parks with firm operating agreements are in the clear. “Another 35 show some promise,” Stearns said. “That's a long way from having a clear indicator that most will remain open.” The department won permission last month to solicit private concessionaires to operate some parks currently slated for closure. The concessionaires would operate campgrounds, day-use areas, restrooms and educational kiosks. About 83 organizations expressed interest in helping the department keep the parks operating in various ways, Stearns said. Earlier this month, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office recommended a variety of ways to help keep the parks open. That included transferring park ownership to cities and counties, allowing private and nonprofit companies to operate parks, increasing entrance fees and expanding concession contracts. The analyst recommended the Legislature allow more private operators to take over parks, particularly as local governments struggle with their own budget deficits. While the state already contracts with businesses to run snack bars and operate boating marinas, contracting out the operations for an entire park would be a new venture for California.
Parks supporters and members of the commission said the department must foster the same sorts of cooperative and commercial agreements more broadly. California has the nation's largest state parks system and draws 65 million visitors a year, which Harris said is more than the 50 million annual visitors to the state's top 10 theme parks combined. Commission Vice Chairman Mitch Mitchell suggested the parks could mimic those theme parks by charging more money to visitors. Others said the department could rely more on volunteers, commercial advertising or publicprivate partnerships. The long-term future of the parks is in paying their own way, Harris agreed – though how to do that remains unclear. Since the 1970s, he said the percentage of the parks' budget paid through general taxes has declined from 90 percent to 29 percent. “That represents a tremendous shift for us,” Harris said. “We need to reinvent ourselves. We need to accept that ... we are going to be increasingly dependent on what we raise ourselves.” However, the department has been unable to decide how that can be accomplished, he said. For instance, a consultant suggested the department turn historic buildings into lodging, Harris said, but at best that would help with 10 percent of the department's $300 million budget. “Honestly, I'm not sure what the long-term answer is,” Harris said. Mitchell said the parks should form regional networks with local governments. Commissioner Marilyn Brewer said the parks should look to privatize more services. “Concessionaires feel they could do it better for less money,” Brewer told Harris. “In today's world, it's incumbent upon your department to be open to that.”
SUBMITTED BY KLASS KIDS On March 16, 2012, fifteen-year-old Sierra LaMar went missing from Morgan Hill, CA. Law enforcement has been searching for Sierra, along with Sierra’s family and friends and volunteers. The Sierra LaMar Fund was established to help with the costs associated with Sierra’s search and rescue efforts, and to fund a reward for information leading to Sierra’s recovery. The family respectfully requests the public’s help in contributing to the fund. Contributions can be made directly to the Sierra LaMar Fund at any Chase Bank, or online through the Fundrazr link available at http://www.facebook.com/find.sierra.lamar.
Caltrans to survey California travelers SUBMITTED BY MTC The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area’s transportation planning, coordinating and financing agency, is supporting a statewide survey of California residents’ travel behavior as part of an effort to help government agencies plan for transportation investments. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is conducting the comprehensive two-phase “California Household Travel Survey” with support from the California Energy Commission and all 18 Metropolitan Planning Organizations in California, including MTC. MTC is contributing funding to the statewide effort to increase the Bay Area survey size. In total, approximately 10,000 Bay Area households are being surveyed about their demographic and travel characteristics to help inform the development of Plan Bay Area, the region’s long-range transportation and housing/land-use plan. Data collected by the travel survey will also be used to better understand the travel behavior of different groups within the Bay Area and to inform transportation funding and policy decisions. “We encourage all Bay Area residents who are invited to participate, even if they do not use transit or travel much,” said MTC Chair Adrienne J. Tissier. “The findings will help us make decisions about future transit service improvements and infrastructure enhancements.” A random sample of California households
will be contacted and asked to participate in the survey. If a contacted household chooses to participate, an independent survey firm, PTV NuStats, will ask questions about their household, including some initial questions about their travel habits (Phase 1). All participants, including residents who do not have a landline telephone or an unlisted number, will be offered the option to take the survey online or by phone on a toll free number. After the initial household recruitment interview, respondents will be sent travel diaries for all household members to complete on an assigned travel date. Household members will indicate the places they visited, the times they traveled and how they got to and from each location and what they did there (Phase 2). PTV NuStats will collect travel information from approximately 52,000 California households. Some will be asked to use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) devices to record actual vehicle and/or person movements and engine operation. About 3,000 households within the Bay Area will be asked to carry personal GPS devices and a much smaller number asked to use the vehicle GPS devices. The results from this survey will also help the sponsoring agencies develop plans for transportation improvements that affect mobility, access to jobs, air quality and quality of life in the region. The survey will continue until February 2013. For more information, visit www.californiatravelsurvey.com
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STORY AND PHOTO BY NISHA PATEL On Tuesday, April 3, Irvington High School’s MeCha club will be hosting its annual cultural event, Espanolandia, in the school gymnasium. Led by Irvington seniors Jake Funk and Andrea Hanna
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shirts, more creative ideas, more booths, and more students coming to participate.” This event promotes an understanding of the richness and diversity of Latino culture. Participants will be required to pass a short quiz at the Aduanas (Customs) booth to receive a “passport” before entering the gym. From then on, passports will be stamped at each booth; volunteers will be asking Spanish questions that relate to the theme of the booth. To make sure that only Spanish is spoken during the event, students caught speaking English by the “police” are sent to the Carcel
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MeCha club's leadership committee and event coordinator Alberto Ballado
with the help of the MeCha club’s leadership and Spanish teachers, approximately 200 student volunteers and 1,000 students from throughout the school district will participate in the event, making it bigger than any previous year. The fair-style event will consist of various booths where students will perform both recreational and academic activities with a Spanish twist. Activities include Bingo, face-painting, soccer, Fear Factor, and Karaoke. Students in levels 4 and 5 have been working with their Spanish classes to plan the event for the last two months to ensure that students have as much fun as possible and the opportunity to practice their Spanish speaking skills in a unique way. Those who have organized the event have worked hard to create colorful posters, plan the activities and ensure that a maximum number of Spanish class students can be accommodated. “This program started six years ago, and it has been successful every year; it only becomes more and more exciting,” said event coordinator and Irvington Spanish teacher, Alberto Ballado. “We are now being more recognized by the district, and have even received a grant. We have new T-
(Jail), where they must answer more Spanish questions to earn their freedom. “Espanolandia brings students together outside of the classroom for a chance to exhibit what they have learned,” said Kayla Doty, a member of the MeCha leadership committee. “This event will be fun and interactive, but will also give students a place to use Spanish conversationally.” Espanolandia will be held during Irvington’s multicultural week, adding to the excitement the week will bring. The week will kick off with a multicultural rally on Monday afternoon, featuring dance performances, skits, and singers, displaying the diversity of cultures within the school’s community. While Espanolandia is geared toward students, it is open to the public as well. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 general admission. Espanolandia Tuesday, Apr 3 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Irvington High School 41800 Blacow Road, Fremont (510) 656-5711 Tickets: $10
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nown for being the only Science Magnet elementary school in Fremont, Mattos recently had an unexpected surprise of a different sort. Sandy Nevels, an enterprising mom who likes to enter contests for fun, won $10,000 for Mattos, the school her son Alex Paloma attends. Nevels is the Grand Prize winner of the “Nice Job, Mom: We Rock!” contest to benefit music education in schools,
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sponsored by Stremicks Heritage Foods/8th Continent Soymilk. (www.8thcontinent.com) Mattos’ 500 students, their teachers, several district office and School Board members assembled into the Multi-use room on March 13 for a special check presentation. Principal Tammy Eglinton welcomed the crowd stating, “Even though Mattos is a Science Magnet campus, parents are also concerned about music education here as it helps students perform better in all subject areas. Studies have proven this out.” She indicated that the funds would be used to purchase a sound system for music, theatre and after-school band programs. As Eglinton introduced Sandy Nevels, the entire student body expressed their gratitude with loud congratulatory applause. Greeting her onstage were Grammy award nominated
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singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, celebrity spokesperson for this national promotion and Dave MacDonald representing Stremicks Heritage Foods, who presented Nevels and the school with its $10,000 check. MacDonald added, “We’re a family company with a commitment to schools and it’s nice to give something back.” Sara Bareilles, best known for her popular recordings: “Love Song,” “Gravity,” “King of Anything,” and “Never Gonna Get Over You,” among others, told the students that at the age of six she began playing piano and singing and still does today even at the “ripe, old age of 32!” She added, “Thanks to 8th Continent for gifting the school with this awesome prize!” Bareilles remarked on the need for the arts and their importance to young people. “As a creative person, the music experience has propelled my life.” She mentioned various camps, activities and arts foundations that focus on areas such as music. “They all make a difference to kids by helping them make friends, find enjoyment, become accepted, validated and acknowledged.” Nevels entered the contest online in March 2011 and followed the entry directives to submit tips on what makes her a “rock star mom” in 50 words or less. Her tip was: “I involve my son with living a healthy lifestyle. We go to the Farmers’ Markets together, exercise daily, and I introduce him to new foods/drinks (such as soy milk). We cook and prepare meals. Involve your child with everyday activities. Grow a garden and harvest it.” Winners were determined by company representatives and by the public, who voted online. Nevels first heard from the company on July 12, 2011, when they left a brief message on her answering machine. At the time, she thought she was a runner up. Initially, when she didn’t see a con-
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Standing in back (L to R) are Dave MacDonald of Stremicks Heritage Foods holding oversized check replica, with Alex Paloma, son of Sandy Nevels. Standing below the check, and flanked by students, are (L to R): Principal Tammy Eglinton, prize-winning mom Sandy Nevels and singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles.
firmation in her email, Nevels checked her Spam folder, which contained the official email letter letting her know that she was the Grand Prize winner. “As soon as I read the first line of the email, I screamed and then jumped up and down with excitement that I’d won,” she said. “I read aloud to my husband and son, about what I had won. My son’s eyes lit up; he was so happy and laughed. He couldn’t believe it.” Besides the $10,000 donation to the school, Nevels also won roundtrip airfare for two to Los Angeles with hotel accommodations and two VIP all-access tickets to see Sara Bareilles in concert this past July at the legendary Greek Theater. She went with her son Alex and they had the chance to meet and greet Bareilles backstage and enjoy limo service to and from the concert and hotel. Additionally, Nevels and Alex both re-
ceived video cameras and autographed music memorabilia. Four runner-up finalists from Dallas, Utah, Florida and Boston also received a prize package and donations in their names to the schools of their choice. Apparently, the contest entering “bug” caught Alex as well. In 2010 he won $1,000 toward arts education to purchase art supplies for his school, in a “Draw Your Own Sun” campaign, also sponsored by Heritage Foods/8th Continent Soymilk. (www.8thcontinent.com) “I’m just glad that I was able to help Mattos out, to get their speaker system or other things to help benefit the school and be used for many years to come,” said Nevels. “I’ve received many thanks for the donation and I’d like to say, it was my pleasure and you’re very welcome.” And, Nevels added one more tip, “I always say you can’t win if you don’t enter!”
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SUBMITTED BY LINDSAY FISCHER PHOTO COURTESY OF JANNET BENZ Sunol Glen School’s “Green Team” works hard to help students understand the 4 R’s of (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot) and put them into practice every day. The team created an original film for the school’s film festival which was submitted to StopWaste.Org, an Alameda County organization that, among other things, works with school children to help them understand how they can reduce waste. StopWaste.Org shared “The Green Team News” with other schools in Alameda County. The film that Sunol Glen’s students made about the 4 R’s and the proper use of recycle/composting bins inspired students at other schools to start their own “Green Teams” to help their schools do a better job practicing the 4 R’s. Great Job Green Team! For more information, visit: www.StopWaste.Org Alameda County Congestion Management Agency (ACCMA), the Alameda County Transportation Authority (ACTA) and the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA). The newly formed ACTC eliminated redundancies in regional transportation goverInnovative Leadership Recognized by California Transportation Foundation
SUBMITTED BY HELEN KENNEDY Union City Mayor Mark Green has been named Elected Official of the Year by the California Transportation Foundation. The annual award recognizes an elected official, who has demonstrated leadership excellence in California transportation, and considers nominees from throughout the state who are involved in all modes of transportation. Mayor Green currently serves as Chair of the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) and has been a champion of transportation projects and transportation funding throughout his 19 years as Union City Mayor. His notable accomplishments include streamlining operations through the consolidation of three Alameda County transportation agencies, securing funds for major regional projects and delivering significant cost savings to taxpayers via operational efficiencies and strategic planning. Under his guidance, since 2009, Mayor Green led the successful merger of the
nance and created an environment where key projects can be completed more rapidly and at lower cost. This innovative idea immediately improved the administration of funds and delivery of projects within the county. Over $3 M in savings was reflected in ACTC's first operating budget which directly translates to more funding available for transportation initiatives. "It is always exciting to see transportation improvements take shape," said
The Sunol Glen ‘Green Team’
Mayor Green, who has supported transportation improvements on I-80, I-238, I580, I-680, I-880, Route 84 and Route 92, along with local street rehabilitation, bike and pedestrian lanes, paratransit and other various transit projects. "Smoother traffic flow improves the quality of life for Bay Area residents, especially those who commute to work every day," he said. Notable projects completed in 2011 include the southbound I-680 Sunol Express Lane Project (the first toll lane in Northern California), the Union City Intermodal Station (a major remodel of the existing BART Station and integration of a new transit-oriented development). Other important projects under construction include the BART Warm Springs Extension and BART Oakland Airport Connector. Another major construction milestone in Alameda County was achieved in late 2011 when the east and west sides of the Caldecott Fourth Bore tunnel met, putting congestion relief in sight for 160,000 daily commuters. Art Dao, Executive Director of the ACTC recognizes Mayor Green’s effective championing of transportation projects through his dedication to obtaining the funding needed to build them. "Mark has been a leader in garnering tremendous support for Alameda County's Measure B, a $7.7 billion transportation plan that will go before voters in 2012," said Dao. Mayor Green, who is a candidate for California State Assembly District 20, is
deeply concerned about California's aging infrastructure, which includes such elements as deteriorating highways, levees, gas lines, sewers and water supplies. Additionally, he plans to work diligently to bring additional improvements to regional transportation, protect the environment and get the state's educational system back on track. In addition to his role as Mayor of Union City and Chair of ACTC, Mayor Green currently serves on the following boards and commissions: Association of Bay Area Governments (Immediate Past President); Metropolitan Transportation Commission; East Bay Economic Development Alliance; Alameda County Council of Mayors; Waste Management Authority of Alameda County Board Member. The award will be presented to Mayor Green at the 23rd Annual Transportation Awards Luncheon on May 23, 2012 in Sacramento. The California Transportation Foundation is the leading charitable transportation organization in the state, and supports programs such as scholarships for students planning a career in transportation; financial assistance to those injured on the job and to the families of transportation workers who died; remembrance and recognition of transportation service; career development, awards and recognition. For more information, visit www.AlamedaCTC.org/ and www.TransportationFoundation.org/
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Elmo wrote that the problems in the generators must be resolved and fixed and “until we are satisfied that has been done, the plant will not be permitted to restart.” The plant's four steam generators each contain nearly 10,000 alloy tubes that carry hot, pressurized water from the reactors. The Unit 3 reactor was shut down as a precaution in January after a tube break, and extensive wear was found on similar tubing in its twin, Unit 2, which has been shut down for maintenance. Authorities in California have been scrambling to find
Feds: Calif. nuke plant to remain shut for probe additional power in case the reactors remain off-line through summer, when energy use typically peaks. That could include restarting retired plants in Huntington Beach in northern Orange County. The company has found that the tube wear is being caused by vibration and friction with adjacent tubes and bracing, however investigators don't know why that's happening. The company “has been committed from the beginning to not returning Unit 2 or Unit 3 to service until we are satisfied it is safe to do so,” SCE spokeswoman Jen-
nifer Manfre said in a statement. The problems have raised questions about the integrity and safety of replacement generators the company installed at the two reactors in a multimillion-dollar makeover in 2009 and 2010. Traces of radiation escaped during the January leak, but officials said there was no danger to workers or neighbors. The report by nuclear consultants Fairewinds Associates warned that a more detailed study is needed on the alloy tubing in the generators before the reactors are restarted.
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The study was produced for nuclear watchdog Friends of the Earth and was authored by engineer Arnie Gundersen, a former nuclear industry executive who was a licensed reactor operator. A series of equipment and design changes to the generators “created a large risk of tube failure at the San Onofre reactors,” the report found, citing a review of publicly available records. It said the rapid tube wear can raise the potential for an accident that could release radioactivity. Among the modifications, the report said the tube alloy was changed, bracing was redesigned and more tubes were added. It said the company never disclosed that such extensive changes were made, instead describing it as an exchange of similar equipment that allowed SCE “to avoid the requisite NRC oversight of a steam generator replacement.” Manfre, the company spokeswoman, said SCE provided “open and transparent information'” to the NRC. Agency spokesman Scott Burnell said in a statement that the agency was aware of the design changes. The company ``had to show by analysis that their design was acceptable. All the information available at that time showed the replacement steam generators would meet our requirements for safe operation,'' Burnell said. Gundersen, however, said he believed the additional tubes were a way to allow SCE to set the stage to generate more power at San Onofre, while
avoiding more scrutiny from regulators that would come with ramping up power. “They made too many changes. The only thing I can conclude is the ultimate goal was a power upgrade, to squeeze more power out of the plant,” Gundersen said. A team of federal investigators was called in to try to determine the cause of heavy wear. Following the January leak, tests found that eight tubes that carry radioactive water from the reactor were in danger of rupturing under high pressure in Unit 3. The company has said a total of 321 tubes will be plugged and taken out of service at the two reactors, well within the margin to allow them to keep operating. Inside a steam generator, hot pressurized water flowing through bundles of tubes heats a bath of non-radioactive water surrounding them. The resulting steam is used to turn turbines to make electricity. The tubes are one of the barriers between the radioactive and non-radioactive sides of the plant. If a tube breaks, there is the potential that radioactivity from the system that pumps water through the reactor could escape into the atmosphere. Serious leaks also can drain cooling water from a reactor. The steam generators were manufactured by Japan-based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, according to company officials. Fairewinds is a Vermontbased consultant that has worked with groups critical of nuclear power.
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The Bookworm
You had to go, so you did – kicking and screaming. Really, you must admit that it was nice of the boss to host the holiday party. In these tough economic times, she didn’t have to do it. She paid for food, a band, even door prizes. Everybody seemed to have a good time. Everybody but you. If you’d had your druthers, you’d have stayed home, feet up, with a good book. But no, you went to the party, and in the new book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain, you’ll find out why you hated every minute of it. From the moment you were born, your life was shaped not only by your gender and ethnicity but also by the personality you inherited: scientists know that 40-50% of who you are came from nature rather than nurture. They also know
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The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 11,000 books.
that by the time infants are four months old, they can tell which babies will grow up to be introverts and which will become gregarious adults. Though we all fall on an introvertextrovert spectrum with varying degrees of either (and an odd mix of both), the lifestyle of a full extrovert is “enormously appealing.” Cain says that there is an “extrovert ideal” in our society that’s not found in many cultures. We’re pushed to be outgoing and bold, both in school and at work. But will it make us more successful, or healthier?
Here's the deal: You bring your brew to share and sample with everyone and we will supply the BBQ. Since we can't sell the home brewed beer, we will do a $15 all you can eat sausage BBQ for all the guests (free to brewers) and then we can party! So tell all your friends and anyone you know who brews to come on down! Please have enough to taste (3 oz pour) for about 40 people.
Not necessarily – and maybe. Studies show that we believe loud, fast talkers to be smarter, but Cain says that introverts
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who are allowed to perform in sync with their personalities can be better leaders with deeper ideas and more creativity. As for health, many introverts are more sensitive than most to sight, sound, smells, and pain. They’re hyper-alert, physically, but that could lead to anxiety. So, since we all need to learn to get along, what can you do? If you’re an introvert, practice being more open, but don’t overdo it. Learn to tap into your strengths but heed your inner-self, and don’t hesitate to seek out “down-time” if you need it. If you share workspace with an introvert, take advantage of his or her tendencies, talents, thoughts, and creativity. After all, the new Einstein, Proust, Seuss, Gandhi, or Newton might be sitting in the next cube over…
Tired of feeling nervous, overwhelmed, weird? Or are you on the verge of firing a non-team-player? Either way, stop what you’re doing now and read “Quiet.” As a “closet introvert” from way back, I was absolutely delighted at the things author Susan Cain unearthed. Not only does she give us a basic history of introversion and a round-up of scientific knowledge about it, but she also offers help and advice for introverts, their loved ones, and their supervisors. Baffled limelight lovers will learn a lot from this book, but the real appeal of it will come to people who are happier backstage. If you’re reticent, retiring, and rejoiceful over it, “Quiet” is a book you’ll shout about. c.2012, Crown $26.00 / $28.00 Canada 333 pages, includes index
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Dance Workshop Tuesday, Apr 3 7 p.m. Niles School 37141 Second St., Fremont (510) 733-1189 sharon.filippi@sbcglobal.net Non-MFMII participant fee: $10
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BUDDHIST Buddhanusorn Thai Temple 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-790-2294 Purple Lotus Temple 30139 Industrial Pkwy SW, Unit J&K, Hayward 510-489-8868 www.plbs.org/www.purplelotus.org So. Alameda County Buddhist Church 32975 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-471-2581 www.sacbc.org
CATHOLIC Corpus Christi Church 37891 Second St., Fremont 510-790-3207 www.corpuschristifremont.org Holy Spirit Catholic Church 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-797-1660 www.holyspiritfremont.org Old Mission San Jose Church 43266 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-657-1797 Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish 41933 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-657-4043 www.guadalupe-parish.org
CHINESE CHRISTIAN Home of Christ Church 35479 Dumbarton Ct., Newark 510-742-6848 www.hoc6.org Silicon Valley Alliance Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-668-1989 www.svacnewark.org
CHRISTIAN Calvary Assembly of Milpitas 130 Piedmont Rd. Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 946-5464 www.camilpitas.org Calvary Bible Church of Milpitas 1757 Houret Ct., Milpitas 408-262-4900 www.calvarybiblechurch.us Calvary Chapel Hayward 1244 B St., Hayward 510-396-0318 www.calvaryhayward.com Cedar Blvd. Neighborhood Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-791-8555 www.cbnc.net Christ's Chosen Vessel Ministries International (Meets at Spring Valley Bible Church Building, Sundays at 6:00 PM) 220 S. Main St. Milpitas (650) 834-3776
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WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Fremont Journey of Faith Church 39009 Cindy St., Fremont 510-793-2100 www.jof-fremont.com Good Shepherd South Asian Ministry MultiCultural Worship @10 AM 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont 510-552-4476 gssam@sbcglobal.net. Grace Church Fremont 36060 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-797-7729 Great Exchange Covenant Church Fremont (GRX) Sunday Services at Cabello Elementary School 4500 Cabello St., Union City www.grxfremont.org Hayward First Church of the Nazarene 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-732-0777
New Covenant Evangelistic Christian Center 3801 Smith St., Union City 510-487-0886
Iglesia Biblica El Faro 280 Mowry Ave., Fremont Estudio Bíblico 510-585-1701 lbfchurch.org
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Hope Lighthouse Foursquare church 36883 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-796-0730
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First Church of Christ Scientist 1351 Driscoll Rd., Fremont 510-656-8161
Jesus Christ For All Nations 4400 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton 510-659-1848 www.jcfans.org
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Word International Ministries 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-366-5995 www.wordinternational.com
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JEWISH Congregation Shir Ami 4529 Malabar Ave., Castro Valley 510-537-1787 www.congshirami.org Temple Beth Torah 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 510-656-7141 www.bethtorah-fremont.org
KOREAN NC HAN MA EUM KOREAN CHURCH 4500 Thornton Ave., Fremont 510-661-9079 www.j-church.org
LDS (MORMON) Bayside Ward 36400 Haley St., Newark 510-796-0914 Centerville Ward 38134 Temple Way, Fremont 510-797-1200 Central Park Ward 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont 510-795-6658 Fremont (Deaf) Branch 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont Glenmoor Ward 38134 Temple Way, Fremont 510-793-8060
Irvington Ward 510-656-8754 510-656-7522 (Foyers) Mission Peak Ward (English and Chinese) 48851 Green Valley Rd., Fremont 510-657-2156 510-623-7496 (Foyer) Newark (Spanish) Branch 36400 Haley St., Newark
LUTHERAN Calvary Lutheran Church & School 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo 510-278-2555 www.calvarysanlorenzo.com Christ the King Lutheran Church 1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont 510-797-3724 www.Ctkfremont.org Epiphany Lutheran Church ELCA 16248 Carolyn St., San Leandro 510-278-5133 www.eastbayepiphany.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 166 W. Harder Rd., Hayward Iglesia Luterana "El Buen Pastor" 510-782-0872 www.gslchayward.org Good Shepherd South Asian Ministry 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont 510-656-0900 www.gssam.org Grace Lutheran Church LCMS 1836 B St., Hayward 510-581-6620 Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church 35660 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-793-1911 office@hrlc-newark.org Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 38801 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-793-6285 www.holytrinityfremont.org
Hope Lutheran Church 3800 Beard Rd., Fremont 510-793-8691 http://hopelutheranfremont.org/ Memorial Lutheran Chapel for the Deaf 874 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-276-3860 Messiah Lutheran Church 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward WWW.messiahhayward.org 510-782-6727 Oromo Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 100 Hacienda Ave., San Lorenzo 510-276-7980 ollibuse@yahoo.com Our Savior Church & Preschool 858 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-657-3191 www.oslfremont.com
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church/School 38451 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-793-3366 www.popfremont.org St. Steven Lutheran Church 1046 Grove Way, Hayward 510-581-6637 www.ststephenclc.org
METHODIST African Methodist Episcopal Church 201 E St., Union City 510-489-7067 www.tricityame.org First Chinese United Methodist Church 2856 Washington Blvd. Fremont (510) 490 – 0696 www.chinesemethodist.org First United Methodist Church 1183 B St., Hayward www.gbgm-umc.org/haywardfirstumc
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First United Methodist Church 2950 Washington Blvd, Fremont 510-490-0200 www.fremont-methodist.org South Hayward UMC 628 Schafer Rd., Hayward (510) 780-9599 www.SoHayUMC.org St. Paul United Methodist 33350 Peace Terr., Fremont 510-429-3990 www.stpaulumcfremont.org VICTORY CENTER A.M.E. ZION CHURCH 33450 Ninth Street- Union City 510-429-8700
MUSLIM Islamic Society of East Bay 33330 Peace Terr., Fremont 510-429-4732 www.iseb.org
NON DENOMINATIONAL Cathedral of Faith–Milpitas Service held at: Curtner Elementary School 275 Redwood Ave., Milpitas www.cathedraloffaith.org Central Church of Christ 38069 Martha Avenue, #100 Fremont 510-792-2858 Crossroads Church 41386 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-651-0301 www.crossroadsfremont.org Fremont Community Church 39700 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-0123 www.gofcc.org Mission Springs Community Church 48989 Milmont Dr., Fremont 510-490-0446 www.msccfremont.org
Morning Star Church 36120 Ruschin Dr., Newark 510-676-1453 www.msconline.org New Birth Christian Ministry Center 3565 Arden Rd., Hayward 510-782-1937 Revelation Christian Fellowship 1670 Orchard Ave., San Leandro 510-352-4707 www.revelationcf.org True Jesus Church 1190 Davis St., San Leandro 510-522-2125 www.tjc.org Victory Outreach Fremont 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 510-683-4660 info@vofremont.org
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN St. Christina Orthodox Church 3612 Peralta Ave., Fremont 510-739-0908 www.stchristinaorthodox.org
PENTECOSTAL Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ 27689 Tyrrell Ave., Hayward 510-783-9377 www.gladtidingscogic.com Newark Christian Center 37371 Filbert St., Newark 510-793-6630 The Pentecostals of Hayward 25715 Mission Blvd., Hayward 510-733-0443 Union City Apostolic Church 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-489-0687 www.ucapostolic.org
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PRESBYTERIAN Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave., Fremont 510-793-3575 www.cpcfremont.org First Presbyterian Church of Hayward 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley (510) 581-6203 http://firstpreshayward.com First Presbyterian Church of Newark 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark 510-797-8811 www.newarkpres.org First Presbyterian Church San Leandro 180 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 510-483-2772 FPCSanLeandro.org Immanuel Presbyterian Church of Fremont 4333 Hansen Ave., Fremont 510-494-8020 www.ipcf.net Irvington Presbyterian Church 4181 Irvington Ave. (corner Chapel & Irvington), Fremont 510-657-3133 New Bridges Presbyterian Church 26236 Adrian Ave., Hayward 510-786-9333 newbridgespresby@gmail.com Westminister Hills Presbyterian Church 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward (510) 782-5795 www.whpchurch.org
REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA New Hope Community Church 2190 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-739-0430 www.newhopefremont.org
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RELIGIOUS SCIENCE Center For Spiritual LivingFremont 40155 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-656-9955 www.CSL-Fremont.org
SALVATION ARMY Hayward Citadel Corps 430 A St., Hayward 510- 581 - 6444 The Tri-Cities Corps 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark 510-793-6319 Korean Congregation Army 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark 510 - 793 - 6319
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Community Seventh-Day Church 606 H St., Union City 510-429-8446 www.unioncity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ East Bay Fil-Am Seventh Day Adventist Church 32441 Pulaski Dr., Hayward 510-324-1597 Fremont Chinese SeventhDay Adventist Church 1301 Mowry, Fremont 415-585-4440 or 408-616-9535 Fremont Seventh-Day Adventist Church 225 Driscoll Rd., Fremont 510-384-0304 http://fremont.netadvantist.org Hayward Seventh-Day Adventist Church 26400 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-782-3422 Hayward.AdventistFaith.org Milpitas Adventist Center 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas 408 726-5331 www.milpitas.netadventist.org
SCIENTOLOGY Chuch of Scientology 1865 Lundy Ave, San Jose 408-383-9400 www.scientology-sanjose.org
SIKHISM Fremont Gurdwara 300 Gurdwara Rd., Fremont 510-790-0177 www.fremontgurdwara.org
UNITARIAN Mission Peak UU Congregation (meets at FUMC's Cole Hall) 2950 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-252-1477 www.mpuuc.org
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Eden United Church of Christ 21455 Birch St. @ Grove Way, Hayward 510-582-9533 www.edenucc.com Filipino American United Church of Christ 4587 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-797-8408
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UNITY CHURCH Unity of Fremont 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont at the First Christian Church 510-797-5234 www.unityoffremont.org
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