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BY ALYSON WHITAKER PHOTOS BY CAMMIE CLARK Most clothing designers wouldn’t even think of digging through the trash when coming up with next season’s hot new style. But that was the first place Sunol Glen School students turned to when creating their fashions for the 3rd Annual Trashion Show. continued on page 35 Left: Third grader Rowan Maxey’s bakery-inspired dress was made of Styrofoam, empty Keurig coffee cups, cardboard, aluminum, empty plastic bags, and recycled paint. Right: A plastic tablecloth and party plates were transformed into this “Pretty in Pink” style, by Malia Takei (6th grade)
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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TERENCE CHEA ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO (AP), University of California students could face significantly higher tuition if the state doesn't increase funding and voters reject the governor's tax initiative, school administrators said Tuesday. Under one scenario, the 10-campus system would raise tuition by 6 percent this fall if the state doesn't increase funding by $125 million for 2012-13, according to a document posted online ahead of next week's UC Board of Regents meeting.
The university would need to consider a mid-year tuition increase in the “range of double digits'' – or make drastic cuts to campus programs and staffing – if voters don't pass Gov. Jerry Brown's tax plan in November, officials said. ``We're at a critical stage at the university. The regents would face more draconian choices if the governor's initiative fails,'' Patrick Lenz, vice president for budget and capital resources, told The Associated Press in an interview. Board members are scheduled to discuss ways to raise revenue and cut costs when they meet in Sacra-
May 11, 2012 mento on May 16. No action on tuition is expected until July. As the state grapples with another major budget deficit, California's public colleges and universities are crafting plans to respond to another series of painful funding cuts. In Long Beach on Tuesday, the Board of Trustees of the California State University system discussed options to reduce costs and boost revenue to deal with its financial woes. It also took action to address anger over how much campuses pay their presidents. If UC approves the 6 percent hike, tuition for in-state undergraduates would rise $731 to $12,923, nearly double what students paid five years ago before the financial crisis began. That figure doesn't include room, board or roughly $1,000 in campus fees. “Short of an ability of the state to buy out a tuition increase, I'm not sure how we would avoid one,” Lenz said. But Lenz said the university remains committed to providing financial aid to students from low- and middle-income families. Most UC students from families earning less than $80,000 a year pay no tuition. The amount of the proposed tuition hike could change based on the state's fluid budget situation, officials said. “It's unacceptable,” said Claudia Magana, president of the University of California Students Association. “We can't keep relying on students to fill this budget gap.” The tuition scenarios are based on the 2012-13 budget plan the governor released in January. On Monday, Brown is scheduled to release a revised budget proposal based on new projections that state revenues have fallen about $3 billion below expectations. Administrators said the university is in discussions with the governor's office about creating a multi-year funding plan for UC if the tax initiative passes. That proposal calls for raising tuition by 6 percent annually over the next five years, so students know how much their education will cost. continued on page 32
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Cinema Place Gallery 1061 B. St., Hayward Exhibit of cowboy, western, ranch, and (510) 538-2787 Native American art www.haywardarts.org Sun Gallery 1015 E St., Hayward Thru May 16 (510) 581-4050 Photo Central Spring Show www.sungallery.org Mon: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tues/Thurs: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, Apr 25 - Satur- Sat: 12 noon - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Hayward Area Recreation and Park District 1099 'E' Street, Hayward (510) 881-6747 www.photocentral.org thru May 18
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Cultural Corner Mon.-Sat: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Sun: 12 noon - 6 p.m.
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Mission San Jose High School Jazz Dinner Dance $R 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
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Freshman Days Orientation Sat: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. & Sun: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 12
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Saturday, May 12
"The Wizard of Oz"
Marble & Molding $R 10 a.m.
Pet Food Express 39010 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 470-1286
"A Concert of Fives" $ 2 p.m.
Smith Center 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 www.fremontsymphony.org
Saturday, May 12
Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave., Fremont (510) 299-2223 www.smithcenter.com
Learn about Victorian era architecture, furnishings & decor
Priority registration for high school seniors
Ohlone College Newark Center 39399 Cherry St., Newark (510) 659-6191 www.ohlone.edu
Meek Mansion 17365 Boston Rd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org
"American Teacher" 1:30 p.m. Documentary reveals the frustrating realities of today's educators
Saturday, May 12
Spring Fever Niles Car Show 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday, May 11
Chops Big Band Spring Concert $ 8:30 p.m.
Old & new cars, food, raffle & live music
"Oh, What a Beautiful Morning", "Straighten Up and Fly Right", & much more
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Hindu American Foundation Speaker Series 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Featuring Kumar Barve, Ro Khanna, Anu Natarajan, and Ash Kalra
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Ohlone College Community Chorale & Fremont Christian High School Ensemble
Saturday, May 12
Fremont Firefighters Flippin' Flapjacks! $ 8 a.m. - 12 noon Pancake breakfast fundraiser
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Indo-American Charity Ball $R 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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Watercolor Workshop R 1 p.m.
Cello guitar fusion music
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Adults and teens. Materials provided
Saturday, May 12
Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley (510) 667-7900
Hayward Airport Open House 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 12
Hayward Executive Airport 20301 Skywest Dr., Hayward (510) 293-8978
Hooray for Hollywood! $ 8 p.m. Music from "Gone with the Wind", "Casablanca", "The Lion King", &
Free plane rides for kids, food, exhibits, & Tuskegee Airmen
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We have a court date! Imagine a town with ONE Restaurant, ONE Dry Cleaner, ONE Real Estate Agent. We are trying to receive approval (adjudication) from the Superior Court of Alameda County to carry legal notices specific to the City of Fremont; this represents a significant amount of income.The Bay Area News Group currently has a monopoly and is fighting hard in court to block any competition. Bay Area News Group (BANG) insists that a ruling by Judge George C. Hernandez in their favor about a year ago, denying our application should stand indefinitely and bar future requests. TCV’s application is to achieve a status, not remove or change that of any other newspaper. Judge Hernandez did not believe that TCV printed in Fremont or presented a bona fide subscription list. We disagreed and filed for a new Judge to hear our case. Judge Brenda Harbin-Forte, at the urging of BANG’s attorney, would not hear the case until significant changes and time had elapsed from the previous ruling. This has now occured and TCV asked her to hear it again. She agreed.
In an attempt to delay and continue a financially lucrative position, BANG filed to stop Judge Harbin-Forte from hearing the case knowing her involvement would expedite our application. The case has now been assigned to Judge Robert McGuiness who must spend time studying and reviewing the same arguments - a waste of time and court effort designed by BANG to delay and confuse the issue. Through a series of court appearances dealing with setting a calendar for this motion, a hearing has finally been set for Thursday, May 24, 3pm, in which Judge McGuiness will decide if he will allow TCV to proceed to a hearing of the merits of TCV adjudication.
We need the community to attend this court hearing to observe and show support for Tri-City Voice.
Thursday, May 24 3 p.m. Alameda County Superior Court, Dept 22 Judge Robert McGuiness 1225 Fallon Street Oakland, California 94612
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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Washington Hospital Honors Its Nurses During National Nurses Week
N
ational Nurses Week, celebrated May 6—12 each year, recognizes the contributions of nursing professionals across the country. During this time Washington Hospital Healthcare System pays special tribute to these health care professionals who serve as advocates, leaders, and caregivers in Washington Township Health Care District. Not only do nurses at Washington Hospital treat patients, they also educate the community about various medical conditions and provide critical support to patients and their families. The professional nurse collaboratively directs the patient care and strives for quality outcomes. A magnet for quality patient care professionals Washington Hospital continues to be a magnet for top-notch quality nurses. All decisions and actions are based on the mission statement, which is Patient First Ethic. To reinforce this dedication to highquality nursing standards, Washington Hospital’s leadership pursued Magnet Status Recognition, a prestigious designation for nursing excellence. This designation is awarded to only a small percentage of hospitals. As a result of its efforts, Washington Hospital received Magnet Status last September. The Magnet Recognition Program® was developed by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (ANCC), an affiliate of the American Nurses Association, and recognition is granted only to hospitals that satisfy a set of criteria designed to measure the strength and quality of their nursing. For a hospital to become a Magnetrecognized institution, it must demonstrate that: • Nursing care delivers excellent patient outcomes • Nurses have a high level of job satisfaction
Washington Hospital nurses are effective because they work with an excellent group of certified nurse assistants, licensed vocational nurses and ancillary staff.Together, these men and women function as a team, providing the highest quality of care to patients. At the end of each shift, our nurses go home with the knowledge that they are making our community healthier and stronger one patient at a time.
• There is a low staff nurse turnover rate and appropriate grievance resolution • Nursing is involved in data collection and decision-making in patient care delivery A Magnet® designation is the highest level of recognition that a hospital can achieve for nursing excellence. Washington Hospital has also been recognized for demonstrating seven exemplary practice areas, ranging from its patient first ethic to a focus on staff education and training. At Washington Hospital, there are a large number of advanced degrees, which demonstrates our
commitment to education and evidence based practice leading to high quality patient care. Ultimately, designation by the Magnet Recognition Program® means that the hospital provides a high level of health care. displaying innovative practices, and team work . Washington Hospital is only the fifth hospital in the Bay Area and 24th in California to achieve this recognition. Only 6.7 percent of hospitals in the United States have earned this status. Washington Hospital is proud to offer a comprehensive New Graduate Nurse
Program through which new nursing graduates are provided with both hands-on and classroom simulation. The program lasts between eight and ten weeks. During the preceptorship, an experienced nurse and the new graduate nurse work collaboratively to provide quality care, develop critical thinking skills and demonstrate clinical skills in the practice setting. As leader, advocates, and caregivers, nurses at Washington Hospital provide high quality patient care every hour of every day. Excellence in patient care For more information about Washington Hospital’s Magnet Status, visit http://www.whhs.com and click on “Washington Hospital Earns Prestigious Magnet Status Designation.” To learn about nursing careers at Washington Hospital, visit www.whhs.com and click on the “Careers” tab.
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The Eden Garden Club is delighted to once again be holding its much acclaimed an-
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nual plant sale on Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20. Club members from the local area
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have been diligently growing plants throughout this past year so that the community will have many healthy plants to choose from. This year’s sale will once again include a wide variety of succulents and succulent “dish gardens.” There will also be many vegetable “starts” ready to set out in your garden. In addition, easy to grow favorites such as geraniums, day lilies, irises, flowering sage,
vigorously in our gardens. In addition to plants, the club will be offering home baked goods, decorative pots as well as creative and “shabby chic” garden items. As always, knowledgeable club members will be on hand to answer all of your gardening questions. The Eden Garden Club, which has been active in the community since 1947, includes members from Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro and San Lorenzo as well as other local communities. Proceeds from the sale go to help support the club’s charitable activities which include grants to our local schools for their garden projects and contributions to Sulphur Creek Nature Center and to other local nature related organizations. miniature agapanthus will be available, as well as many other sun and shade plants that are proven to be successful in our local gardens. All plants have been locally grown rather than shipped in from distant greenhouses so that they will grow
Eden Garden Club Plant Sale Saturday, May 19 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, May 20 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 3785 Somerset Ave., Castro Valley www.edengardenclub.com
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Chimpanzee
10:05, 12:30, 2:45, 5:25, 7:30, 9:35 The Hunger Games (PG–13) Fri. - Thu. 11:05, 3:35, 6:55, 10:20 Think Like a Man (PG–13) Fri. - Thu. 11:10, 2:00, 5:00, 7:50, 10:40 The Raven (R) Fri. - Thu. 10:50, 1:25, 4:10, 7:00, 10:05 Mirror Mirror (PG) Fri. - Sun. Tue. & Thu. 11:30, 2:05, 4:45 Mon. & Wed. 11:30, 2:05
The Pirates! Band of Misfits (PG)Fri. - Thu. 11:00, 4:15, 9:00
The Pirates! Band of Misfits 3D (PG)Fri. - Thu. 1:20, 6:45 The Cabin in the Woods (R)
Fri. - Sun. Tue. & Thu. 7:20, 10:10 The Dictator (R) Tue. 12:01 The Lucky One (PG–13) Fri. Battleship (PG–13) Thu. 12:01 Thu. 10:25, 1:00, 3:40, 6:50, 9:45 Marvel's the Avengers (PG–13)
Fri. & Sat. 9:50, 10:15, 12:35, 1:05, 1:35, 3:55, 4:25, 4:50, 7:15, 8:15, 10:25, 11:15 Sun. - Thu. 9:50, 10:15, 12:35, 1:05, Safe (R)Fri. - Sun. & Tue. 2:35, 7:50 1:35, 3:55, 4:25, 4:50, 7:15, 8:15, 10:25 Mon. 2:35 Marvel's the
Chimpanzee (G) Fri. - Tue.
Avengers 3D (PG–13) Fri. & Sat. 10:45, 11:35, 12:05, 2:05, 2:55, The Hunger Games (PG–13) 3:25, 5:35, 6:15, 6:45, 7:35, 8:45, 9:25, Fri. - Tue. 12:10, 3:35, 7:00, 10:25 10:00, 10:50, 11:55 Sun. - Thu. 10:45, 11:35, 12:05, 2:05, Think Like a Man (PG–13) 2:55, 3:25, 5:35, 6:15, 6:45, 7:35, 8:45, Fri. - Tue. 1:25, 4:20, 7:15, 10:10 9:25, 10:00, 10:50 11:00, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50
Sat. 1:30 P.M. Sun. 1:30, 4:15
Fri. Wed. & Thu. 11:00, 12:00 Sat. & Sun. 12:30, 2:30
Cosmos 360(NR)Fri. 6:30, 8:30 Tales of the Maya Skies (NR)
Yellow Submarine (G) Fri. 8:00 P.M. Sat. 1:00, 8:00
& Sat. 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45, 12:15 Sun. - Thu. 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45
Marvel's the Avengers 3D (PG–13) Fri. -
Wed. 1:00, 4:10, 7:20, 10:30 Fri. & Sat. 11:40, 12:10, 1:40, 2:50, 3:20, 4:50, 6:00, 6:30, 8:00, 9:10, 9:40, 11:10, 12:20 Sun. - Thu. 11:40, 12:10, 1:40, 2:50, 3:20, 4:50, 6:00, 6:30, 8:00, 9:10, 9:40 Thu. 1:10, 4:20, 7:30
Fri. 1:00, 5:00, 7:30 Sat. 11:30, 4:15 Sun. 11:30, 3:30 Wed. & Thu. 1:00, 3:00
Dark Shadows (PG–13) Fri. & Sat. 11:00, 11:40, 12:20, 1:00, 1:40, Safe (R)Fri. & Sat. 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 2:20, 3:00, 3:40, 4:20, 5:00, 5:40, 6:20, 7:30, 9:50, 12:10 7:00, 7:40, 8:20, 9:00, 9:40, 10:20, Solarmax (NR) Fri. 11:00, 12:00 Sun. - Thu. 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50 11:00, 11:40, 12:20 Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 11:40, 12:20, 1:00, To Be an Astronaut (NR) Chimpanzee (G) Fri. & Sat. 1:40, 2:20, 3:00, 3:40, 4:20, 5:00, 5:40, Fri. 1:00 P.M. 11:00, 1:05, 3:10, 5:15, 7:20, 9:25, 6:20, 7:00, 7:40, 8:20, 9:00, 9:40, 10:20 11:30 Sun. - Thu. 11:00, 1:05, 3:10, 5:15, The Five-Year 7:20, 9:25 Engagement (R) Fri. - Thu. The Artist (PG–13) Fri. Sat. & 11:10, 2:00, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30 Thu. 11:00, 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 9:00, 11:30 Sun. - Wed. 11:00, 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 9:00 Girl in Progress (PG–13) Fri. & Sat. 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:10, 9:25, Safe (R)Fri. - Tue. 11:15, 1:35, 4:40, The Hunger Games (PG–13) 11:40 7:35, 10:20 Fri. - Thu. 12:45, 3:55, 7:05, 10:15 Sun. - Thu. 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:10, 9:25 Chimpanzee (G) Fri. - Tue. 11:10, 1:20, 3:25, 5:35, 7:50, 9:45 Think Like a Man (PG–13) Vicky Donor (NR) Fri. - Thu. Fri. & Sat. 11:10, 12:35, 2:00, 3:25, 11:05, 1:55, 4:45, 7:35, 10:25 Think Like a Man (PG–13) 4:50, 6:15, 7:40, 9:05, 10:30, 11:55 Fri. - Tue. 11:05, 12:25, 2:00, 3:20, 4:50, Sun. Tue. & Thu. 11:10, 12:35, 2:00, Die Walküre: Met Opera 6:25, 7:40, 9:20, 10:30 3:25, 4:50, 6:15, 7:40, 9:05, 10:30 Ring Cycle Encore(NR)Mon. 6:30 The Pirates! Band of Mon. & Wed. 11:10, 12:35, 2:00, 3:25, Misfits (PG)Fri. - Tue. 1:55, 9:50 4:50, 7:40, 10:30 Siegfried: Met Opera Ring The Pirates! Band of The Raven(R)Fri. & Sat. 11:20, Cycle Encore (NR) Wed. 6:30 Misfits 3D(PG) Fri. - Tue. 11:45, 1:55, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40, 12:15 4:25, 7:10 Sun. - Thu. 11:20, 1:55, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40 Battleship (PG–13) Thu. 12:01
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Saturday, May 12
Saturday, May 12
Sunday, May 13
Personal Emergency Preparedness 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Dog Adoption Showcase 12 noon - 2 p.m.
Mother's Day Excursion $ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Learn to prepare for an earthquake
Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas (408) 262-2133
Hayward Main Library 835 C St., Hayward (510) 583-4948
All sizes and breeds
Saturday, May 12 Saturday, May 12
Journey through beautiful Niles Canyon
Niles Depot Station 37001 Mission Blvd., Fremont (408) 249-2953
Memory Wire Bracelets - R 11 a.m.
“The Challenges of Men Today” Workshop 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Use glass beads to create a masterpiece. Ages 9 - 13
Open to men of all faiths. Lunch provided
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421
Temple Beth Torah 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 862-0893
"Sons of the Desert"
Saturday, May 12 - Sunday, May 13
Sunday, May 13
Monday, May 14
Mother & Me $R 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
“La Vida Nocturna” $ 4 p.m.
Mother's Day champagne tea
Spanish language Laurel & Hardy show
Hayward Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament $R 7 a.m.
Tyme for Tea & Co. 37501 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 790-0944
Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 494-1411
Saturday, May 12
Fairies, Fairies, Fairies $ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Listen to magical stories about fairies & enjoy a scavenger hunt
Sunday, May 13
Mother's Day Champagne Brunch $R 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
McConaghy Victorian House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org
Sisters of the Holy Family Celebrate
Saturday, May 12
Sunday, May 13
Movie Night $ 7:30 p.m.
Gifts from Nature for Mom 10 a.m. - 12 noon
"The Untamed"
Create a necklace for mother's day using nuts, shells, berries & beads
Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont (510) 494-1411
Best House and Garden 159 Washington Blvd, Fremont (510) 624-4580
Sunday, May 13
Laurel & Hardy Talkie Matinee $ 4 p.m. Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont (510) 494-1411
Includes green fees, tee prizes, cart, lunch, dinner & more
SkyWest Golf Course 1401 Golf Course Road, Hayward (510) 317-2300 Monday, May 14
Basics of Watercolor and More $R 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Grace Rankin conducts mini-workshop
Fremont Art Association 37695 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-9290 Monday, May 14
Bingo Luncheon $ 12 noon
Saturday, May 12
Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220
Mind and Meditation 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 13
Increase energy, focus and calmness of mind
Ohlone Village Site Open House 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 19
Visit the 2,000 year old Tuibun Ohlone village site
Vehicle pre-registration by May 10th encouraged.
Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220
New Park Mall 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (510) 284-1607 Kelly Gardner
Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 709-9209
Lunch, bingo & raffle
Eagles Hall 21406 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 785-8174
Tri-Cities Motor Rally $R 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Birth
Marriage
Special Life Events
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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.
Osana Futi RESIDENT OF NEWARK March 27, 1994 - April 29, 2012
Brett Horry RESIDENT OF HAYWARAD December 30, 1959 – May 3, 2012
Agnes M. Kopania RESIDENT OF FREMONT April 19, 1977 – May 4, 2012
Joe Macari RESIDENT OF FREMONT November 14, 1953 - May 4, 2012
Dolores K. Thomas RESIDENT OF NEWARK July 30, 1923 - May 4, 2012
Sr. John Dominic Samaha RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 19, 1921– May 4, 2012
Francis M. Krage RESIDENT OF COULTERVILLE September 5, 1936 - May 5, 2012
Juanita O. Obillo RESIDENT OF FREMONT December 26, 1928 – May 6, 2012
Nasrollah Hosseinzadeh RESIDENT OF PLEASANTON May 1, 1920 - May 8, 2012
Kevin S. Knutson RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 11, 1949 - May 5, 2012
Phyllis M. Parker RESIDENT OF FREMONT February 17, 1921- May 5, 2012
Betty C. Gentry RESIDENT OF FREMONT August 17, 1924 - May 6, 2012
Sandra L. Hudson RESIDENT OF NEWARK May 1, 1923 - May 8, 2012
Berge • Pappas • Smith
Chapel of the Angels (510) 656-1226 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont
Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900 FD1007 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont Fremont Memorial Chapel FD 1115 (510) 793-8900 3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont
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Hillside Senior Care shows appreciation BY JULIE GRABOWSKI PHOTO COURTESY OF RUBY SOLORZANO Hillside Senior Care in Fremont recognized members of the community for their invaluable service at their third annual Volunteer Appreciation Day. The April 19 event honored individuals as well as group volunteers from Fremont Community Church, Palma Ceia Baptist Church, the Ohlone Humane Society, Corpus Christy Church, St. James Episcopal Church, Friends of Hillside, Front and Center Music, and Goura Body Blissful. The high spirited group of new and longtime volunteers enjoyed refreshments and visiting and the chance to meet other volunteers before being presented with certificates of appreciation. Activities Director and Social Services Director Ruby Solorzano, Business Manager Rimple Jani, and Director of Nurses Vilmar Agustin gave heartfelt thanks to the volunteers for spending time with the residents and giving them a quality of life that matters.
“There is no way we could do it without you!” was the collective cry, speaking to their invaluable help to the facility and its employees as well as to the seniors. According to Agustin, 60 to 65 percent of Hillside residents have no family, so those who choose to give generously of their time and talents provide that link and bond of family. “May God give you all the power to come back every single week!” he said with exuberance. But it was a mutual admiration society as volunteers thanked the staff for their continued care and treatment of their residents. Volunteer Sandra Motley with St. James Episcopal Church praised Hillside’s care and helpfulness, and said it is a joy to come and talk to the seniors there. St. James selected Hillside for outreach and has been ministering at its facility for over 20 years. Motley says that it’s impor-
tant for the seniors to have that outside contact with people. Shelley Bartley has been coming to Hillside for five years and started the group Friends of Hillside. After working for 38 years as a teacher, Bartley says, “I felt like I still wanted to help others.” She asks friends to come along or help out as they would like with time and talents, and once a month the group treats residents to something special. Bartley and Friends of Hillside have brought in various activities and entertainment such as Hawaiian dancers and perform-
ances by their own singing group Front and Center directed by Dave Fritz, as well as making fleece blankets and scarves. “I feel like the need is really here,” says Bartley. Last Christmas the group fulfilled the residents’ wish lists and presented them with over 100 donated gifts. “You get really attached to the residents and they look forward to when you come,” says Bartley. Other volunteers echo her feelings, one calling her time at Hillside “moving and inspirational,” while another sums up the whole purpose of
service: “We try to make everyone feel special.” That creation of a family atmosphere and letting people know that someone cares for them is what the volunteers of Hillside are all about. Hillside Senior Care is always open to more volunteers and welcomes anyone who is interested. No special talents or skills are required, just the simple interest and willingness to read or chat and spend a little friendly time with another. To learn more about Hillside Senior Care and volunteering opportunities, call Ruby Solorzano at (510) 793-3000.
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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
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
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
Sons in Retirement Branch 59
Friends of Heirloom Flowers Garden Club
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
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.
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.
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.
Newark Optimist Club “Friends of Youth” Newark Optimists have been dedicated to their mission of providing hope and positive vision to children since 1968. We meet weekly at IHOP to re-charge our Optimistic spirit. For meeting times and more info call 510-793-1498 Cougar Wrestling Camp 3rd - 8th Grade Boys & Girls Newark Memorial HS Wrestling Room Mon-Thurs 6/11-14 10AM-Noon 510-578-4620 Register at http://www.newark.org/departments/recreation-and-community-services/register-for-classes/
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
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
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.
New Fremont Chess Club Meditation, Buddhism in Plain English 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.
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
SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments)
SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments)
Domestic Violence Support Group (Drop In & FREE) Tue & Thur 7 pm – 9 pm Fri 9:15 am – 11 am 1900 Mowry, 4th Fl. Fremont Office (510) 574-2250 24/7 Hotline (510) 794-6055 www.save-dv.org
FREE Restraining Order Clinic (Domestic Violence) Mon @ San Leandro PD 9am-Noon Tues @ Hayward PD 1–4 pm Wed @ SAVE’s Office 9am-1pm Office (510) 574-2250 24/7 Hotline (510) 794-6055 www.save-dv.org
8 x 8 CAL SPA HOT TUB
FREE
Good running condition Large filter, new tub cover Buyer removes from premises 510-794-7463 or 510-304-4829 Photo of tub available upon request
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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Kennedy High School
Flea Market
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Having trouble controlling the way you eat?
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 39999 Blacow Rd., Fremont
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
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
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
FCA Camp is coming! June 29 - July 3, 2012 @ UCLA 9th - 12th graders Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Sprint & Distance, Surfing, Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling. Whitney Elliott 408 712-4112 or http://www.westernregionfcacamps.org
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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
Yard Sale June 2nd and 9th from 8 am to 2 pm. Activites for kids, bargains galore, food and more. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 38801 Blacow Rd, Fremont
Auditions May 14-June 25 Women’s Show Choir/Chorus Ages 18 & up. FREE Coaching All voice ranges needed. Harmony Fusion Chorus. Join us! Real Women. Real Harmony. Real Fun. Mon 7pm-10pm 510-862-1073 1809 B St, Hayward www.harmonyfusion.org
Can Your Child Get Smarter Hearing Stories? Yes! Bilingual exposure enhances Intelligence & academic ability! FREE Online Hindi-English Story Time. 4-8 yr olds. 20 spots. Tue 6:30 pm. Register at cheenifortots.com/Library/story time 510-300-5719 storytime@cheenifortots.com
California Outdoors
SUBMITTED BY CARRIE WILSON, CA DEPT FISH & GAME DUNGENESS CRAB PHOTO BY CARRIE WILSON Dennis J: Is the Crab Hawk legal for use in California during open crabbing season? The ads say it is not a trap, and because it opens, crabs would not be damaged should they need to be released. Please clarify this for me and cite the appropriate section in the event you determine it is illegal.
DFG: The Crab Hawk traps are indeed traps and are not legal as sold because California state law requires traps to possess escape rings. According to Department of Fish and Game (DFG) Lt. Dennis McKiver, crab traps are required to have at least two rigid circular openings of not less than four and one-quarter inches inside diameter so constructed that the lowest portion of each opening is no lower
than five inches from the top of the trap (California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 29.80(c)). Traps that are not specifically provided for in this section may not be used for crabs or other invertebrates. The Crab Hawk trap is not specifically provided for, nor does it meet standards for crab traps in California, so it is not legal to use in the state.
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BART Board hears staff recommendation for Fleet of the Future contract SUBMITTED BY BART BART staff recommended that the Board of Directors authorize award of a contract to build the nextgeneration Fleet of the Future to North American-based Bombardier, on April 26, 2012. Bombardier bid the lowest price and earned the highest technical score in the competition to build BART’s new cars. In choosing Bombardier, the Bay Area would pay $184M less than with the second-place proposer, the French company Alstom. Bombardier would assemble the cars in America with 66 percent domestic content. State and federal laws and regulations leave the BART Board with only two options when they vote on the issue, currently scheduled to occur on May 10, 2012. It can award the contract to Bombardier, the highest-scoring proposer, or vote to repeat the entire selection process. To repeat the process would mean a delay of about 18 months during which workers would remain idle, with no guarantee of comparable bids in the next round, plus additional costs for BART. For more information about the Fleet of the Future, visit www.bart.gov/about/projects/cars/index.aspx
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HOME SALES REPORT CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 11 Highest $: 815,000 Median $: 460,000 Lowest $: 108,000 Average $: 462,000 ADDRESS
ZIP
3641 Corte Rubiolo 3577 Jerald Court 19816 John Drive #17B 2505 Miramar Avenue #132 22353 North 5th Street 17565 Oakshire Place 21348 Rizzo Avenue 2410 Somerset Avenue 5288 Crown Court 7702 Pineville Circle 5976 Skyfarm Drive
94546 94546 94546 94546 94546 94546 94546 94546 94552 94552 94552
SOLD FOR BDS
688,000 373,000 460,000 108,000 360,000 815,000 250,000 328,000 615,000 545,000 540,000
5 3 4 2 4 2 4 4 3 4
SQFT
BUILT
CLOSED
3141 1456 2091 898 2028 1100 2592 1834 1547 2039
2005 1954 1998 1988 1974 1947 1975 1960 1995 1987
03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 04-02-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 04-02-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12
FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 26 Highest $: 1,415,000 Median $: Lowest $: 204,000 Average $: ADDRESS
ZIP
SOLD FOR BDS
4562 Alhambra Drive 94536 346,500 37762 Blacow Road 94536 594,000 38626 Country Common 94536 204,000 36014 Dering Place 94536 610,000 36133 Fanshawe Street 94536 521,000 4371 Lombard Avenue 94536 679,000 37200 Meadowbrook Common #20594536 230,000 218 Mowry Avenue 94536 428,000 36329 Pizarro Drive 94536 325,000 307 Torrano Common 94536 300,000 3162 Cadman Road 94538 390,000 4557 De Silva Street 94538 300,000 3463 Ellery Common 94538 422,000 39034 Guardino Drive #101 94538 245,000 39149 Guardino Drive #259 94538 255,000 4472 Irvington Avenue 94538 576,000 39960 Michelle Street 94538 390,000 39890 Ogden Drive 94538 360,000 40230 Strawflower Way 94538 600,000 148 El Dorado Common 94539 413,000 40515 La Purissima Way 94539 1,100,000 47639 Mardis Street 94539 582,000 186 Paso Olmo Terrace 94539 576,000 43835 Paso Pino Common 94539 704,500 43070 Scofield Court 94539 1,415,000 34188 Siward Drive 94555 630,000
3 4 2 4 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 2 5 5 4 5
ADDRESS
2091 East Avenue 2241 Kelly Street 385 Laurel Avenue 22378 Princeton Street 631 Staley Avenue 3849 Aqua Vista Court 25881 Fairview Avenue 26920 Fairview Avenue 24611 Margaret Drive 41 Astrida Drive #5 393 Cornell Avenue
ZIP
94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94542 94542 94542 94542 94544 94544
SOLD FOR BDS
259,500 221,000 200,000 180,000 276,000 625,000 312,500 600,000 245,000 144,000 200,000
3 3 2 4 3 2 3 3 3
422,000 507,538
SQFT
BUILT
CLOSED
1148 1750 928 1942 1645 1754 1061 1450 1168 1240 1181 1148 1174 1077 1077 1620 1350 1722 1614 1199 2508 2064 3539 1717
1957 1953 1979 1971 1965 1963 1984 1952 1955 1975 1959 1960 1999 1990 1987 1960 1958 1963 1994 1970 1970 1962 1974 1984
03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 04-02-12 03-30-12 04-02-12 03-30-12 04-02-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 04-02-12 03-30-12 04-02-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 04-02-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12
HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 27 Highest $: 625,000 Median $: Lowest $: 112,500 Average $:
27786 East 11th Street 26849 Lakewood Way 31837 Potsdam Street 28825 Rochelle Avenue 29085 Ruus Road 26584 Sunvale Court 29583 Vanderbilt Street #109 24628 Woodacre Avenue 2833 Dune Circle 1826 Egret Lane 2443 Hibiscus Drive 27590 La Porte Avenue 2788 Leeward Street 1234 Stanhope Lane #267 2575 Craig Court 21117 Gary Drive #211
245,000 270,833
SQFT
BUILT
CLOSED
1068 1255 1309 826 2670 1446 1991 1263 1425 927
1962 1941 1939 2002 1960 1951 1947 1982 1951
03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 04-02-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 04-02-12 03-30-12
94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94545 94545 94545 94545 94545 94545 94546 94546
255,000 243,000 220,000 330,000 385,000 115,000 112,500 280,000 570,000 275,000 352,000 269,000 218,000 120,000 120,000 185,000
4 4 3 4 4 3 2 3 5 3 4 3 3 2 2 2
1297 1664 1031 1866 2684 1200 878 1360 2687 1224 1852 1119 1128 1007 844 1041
MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 06 Highest $: 725,000 Median $: Lowest $: 285,000 Average $: ADDRESS
ZIP
507 Alexander Way 353 Aspenridge Drive 251 Carnegie Drive 111 Parc Place Drive 330 Summerfield Drive 27 Winsor Street
95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035
SOLD FOR BDS
481,000 550,000 285,000 405,000 725,000 499,000
3 3 3 3 4 -
ZIP
37176 Aleppo Drive 94560 36063 Cedar Boulevard 94560 6366 Jarvis Avenue 94560 6315 Joaquin Murieta Avenue #B94560
SOLD FOR BDS
720,000 240,000 300,000 226,000
6 3 2 3
ZIP
10645 Bigge Street 94577 243 Bowling Green Street 94577 858 Fulton Avenue 94577 264 Garcia Avenue 94577 895 Kenyon Avenue 94577 1484 Pacific Avenue 94577 997 Victoria Avenue 94577 1722 138th Avenue 94578 1657 159th Avenue 94578 1460 165th Avenue 94578 16006 East 14th Street #106 94578 15065 Hesperian Boulevard #2894578 14888 Olivia Street 94578 15396 Edgemoor Street 94579 15327 Sullivan Avenue 94579 15097 Thoits Street 94579 765 Woodgate Drive 94579
BUILT
CLOSED
1984 1990 1955 2005 1998 -
04-12-12 04-16-12 04-12-12 04-13-12 04-13-12 04-13-12
17069 Via Del Rey
ZIP
94580
240,000 371,500
SQFT
BUILT
CLOSED
3634 1136 1392 1394
2002 1961 1987 1981
04-02-12 04-02-12 04-02-12 03-30-12
270,000 410,794
SOLD FOR BDS
SQFT
BUILT
CLOSED
2,484,500 250,000 329,000 242,500 315,000 244,500 270,000 255,000 155,000 140,000 115,000 420,000 501,000 295,000 407,000 380,000 180,000
1326 1312 1300 1274 1011 2476 960 908 854 901 771 2894 1396 1328 2154 1169
1941 1953 1926 1948 1943 1920 1947 1942 1925 1987 1985 2003 1950 1955 1968 1975
03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 04-02-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12
3 3 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 1 2 4 4 3 2
SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 03 Highest $: 315,000 Median $: Lowest $: 300,000 Average $: ADDRESS
481,000 490,833
1268 1615 995 1280 2316 6580
SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: 17 Highest $: 2,484,500 Median $: Lowest $: 115,000 Average $: ADDRESS
03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 04-02-12 03-30-12 04-02-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12
SQFT
NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 04 Highest $: 720,000 Median $: Lowest $: 226,000 Average $: ADDRESS
1958 1953 1951 1999 1950 1985 1988 1956 2003 1965 1977 1955 1957 1989 1949 1981
SOLD FOR BDS
310,000
4
310,000 308,333
SQFT
BUILT
2100
1951 03-30-12
CLOSED
May 11, 2012 17228 Via Estrella 18015 Via Rincon
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315,000 300,000
3 3
1989 1516
UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES: 12 Highest $: 472,000 Median $: Lowest $: 139,000 Average $: ADDRESS
3812 Amy Court 4651 Barcelona Way 140 Donoso Plaza #239 1886 Firebrick Terrace 31260 Fredi Street 32733 Goshen Street 34900 Herringbone Court 4904 Lowry Road 385 Monaco Avenue 34724 Skylark Drive 4311 Solano Way 4523 Sonora Way
ZIP
94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587
SOLD FOR BDS
255,000 252,500 164,000 280,000 260,000 430,000 472,000 158,000 350,000 139,000 220,000 262,000
3 4 2 2 3 3 2 3 2 4 4
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1948 04-02-12 1944 03-30-12
255,000 270,208
SQFT
BUILT
CLOSED
1124 1430 880 1050 1124 1555 861 1092 903 1430 1632
1976 1972 1986 1997 1976 1985 1985 1965 1972 1972 1970
03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 03-30-12 04-02-12 03-30-12 04-02-12
SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced on April 17, 2012 that seven bills in the California Homeowner Bill of Rights to protect homeowners from unfair practices by banks and mortgage companies passed out of Legislative committees. The bills include measures to protect tenants in the foreclosure process, allow local communities better remedies against blight and allow the Attorney General's office more power to investigate and prosecute mortgagerelated crimes. "All Californians have been impacted by the toll the mortgage and foreclosure process has taken on our neighborhoods," said Harris. "Our California Homeowner Bill of Rights will provide relief for homeowners, tenants and communities. I thank the authors and supporters of these important bills." AB 2314 and SB 1472 would provide local jurisdictions with additional tools to fight blight from abandoned homes. These tools include increased penalties against the owners of blighted property, including the cost of taking control of that property. AB 2314 and SB 1472 unanimously passed the Assembly and Senate Judiciary Committees. Another bill aims to provide greater protections to California tenants. AB 2610 and SB 1473 would provide California tenants with
the same protections that they are currently afforded under federal law. This legislation would require purchasers of foreclosed homes to honor the terms of existing leases and give tenants at least 90 days before commencing eviction proceedings. The bills passed the Assembly and Senate Judiciary Committees on a 7 to 3 and 3 to 2 vote, respectively. Two bills would provide additional tools for the Attorney General's office to investigate and prosecute mortgage frauds and crimes. AB 1950 would extend the statute of limitations on mortgage-related crimes, including loan modification scams and the unlicensed sale of real estate. This legislation would also provide the Attorney General's office with funding to prosecute these and other mortgage-related crimes through a $25 fee to be paid by servicers upon the recording of a notice of default. AB 1950 passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee on a 4 to 2 vote. Harris formed a Mortgage Fraud Strike Force in 2011 to investigate and prosecute mortgage fraud. In August 2011, the Strike Force filed its first suit against a law firm that took millions from desperate homeowners: AB 1763 and SB 1474 would allow the Attorney General to convene a special grand jury to investigate and indict the perpetrators of financial crimes involving victims in multiple jurisdictions. Both bills passed out of their houses' Public Safety Committees unanimously. For more information, visit www.oag.ca.gov
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Moonwalk with Your Eyes: A Pocket Field Guide A BOOK REVIEW BY ROBERT A. GARFINKLE If the weather cooperates, the Moon is there for you gaze upon. But if you have never looked at our closest extraterrestrial neighbor through a telescope, a fascinating world awaits. Amateur astronomer Tammy Plotner guides readers on a visual journey to learn - in a very non-technical, entry-level manner - what can be seen on the Moon. She also explains how the Moon moves through our night and daytime skies. The book is divided into a chapter for each day of a lunation cycle (from new moon to full and back to new moon). The author takes you for a daily “moonwalk” through a lunation, stopping along the way to learn about what is observed. The last eight chapters are handy tables of the Moon’s phases, time conversion charts, and a lunar log journal to document features examined. Since there is nothing to see from Earth on the first day of a new lunation (new moon), the author uses this time to provide tips on purchasing binoculars and/or telescopes. Plotner explains types of telescopes and eyepieces, and notes advantages and disadvantages of each popular design. The book contains numerous annotated amateur and spacecraft images that clearly depict pertinent observations through the telescope. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this guide to observing the Moon and highly recommend it to anyone interested learning about our celestial companion. You will have hours of enjoyment as this book reveals the Moon to your eyes. Moonwalk with Your Eyes: A Pocket Field Guide, by Tammy Plotner, 2010 Pp 360, $34.95, paperback, New York: Springer (ISBN 978-1-4419-0645-8)
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Fremont Unified School District Board meeting report BY MIRIAM G. MAZLIACH The following are highlights from the Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) Board meeting held April 25, 2012. Closed Session: In action taken prior to the Board meeting, Ms. Genevieve Randolph was approved as the new Principal of Mission Valley Elementary School. Superintendent’s Report: Fremont Schools’ Superintendent Dr. James Morris reported on the following items: He visited Forest Park Elementary School, and thanked the efforts of 60 dedicated parent volunteers who provide one-on-one tutoring to the students. Fremont Adult School received accreditation and commendations for its staff and outreach as an effective Adult School Program. District satisfaction surveys are being finalized, following the input of focus groups. Trustee Ivy Wu held a recent Community Meeting to receive ideas and input on innovative ways to deal with the budget crisis. On “Administrative Professional Day,” Supt. Morris expressed his appreciation and gratitude to Mrs. Sharon Coco, saying, “We salute you as an Administrative Assistant extraordinaire!” Consent Calendar Item - Communication System: To keep students and parents informed, teachers, particularly at the secondary level, have been utilizing a variety of methods to post grades online, such as iParent, Easy Grade Pro and School Loop. At the Board meeting, a number of speakers commented favorably on behalf of the “School Loop” software system. Many parents and school personnel took to the podium; in particular, Hopkins parent Paul Rogers detailed how the school has been piloting School Loop’s usage. “We like the daily emails, receiving the grades and assignments. It’s a convenient, well-run system for the parents.” In line with that comment, Thomas Bir-
beck, who teaches at Hopkins added, “Ten teachers first took on School Loop and they’re excited about it. I think 100 percent of the staff will use it. It’s a total communication system between the parent, teacher and student, so that you receive daily emails from every class,” said Birbeck. After additional input and comments, the Board approved adopting the usage of School Loop at the secondary school level, beginning in the fall. It is still up to each teacher to agree, but principals will work with their staff to encourage this direction. Agenda Item – Search and Seizure: To ensure a safe learning environment, FUSD is following in the path of other school districts such as, Newark and Pleasanton, by implementing stronger measures to prevent illegal drugs from being brought onto campuses. The new policy would allow trained police dogs to search locker areas and parking lots only, while students are attending class. In addition, school authorities would be allowed to search student belongings or lockers, if there is reasonable suspicion of illegal activity or contraband. Trustees Bryan Gebhardt and Larry Sweeney expressed reservations about the measure by voting against it; however, with Board President Mei, Trustees Ivy Wu and Lara York voting in favor, the Search and Seizure policy passed 3-2. The student representative on the Board, James Ho sitting in for Allison Tong, also voted in the affirmative to approve the policy. Agenda Item – Budget Update: Assistant Superintendent of Business, Micaela Ochoa, discussed three distinct scenarios in which to deal with the current State budget crisis and anticipated reductions to the district. However, the district won’t have a clear picture of funding until November, based on whether the Governor’s Tax Initiative passes or not. According to Ochoa, even in the “Best Case Scenario,” FUSD would still have to make cuts, as the district is deficit spending.
SUBMITTED BY CHRIS VALUCKAS For the month of April, Paddy’s coffee hosted Union City Leisure Service’s fifth Annual Young Artist’s Faire and the event was a great success! Over 84 pieces of art, ranging from painting to sculpture were displayed by artists ages 5-17. On Saturday, April 28 a special reception was held to honor the young artists hosted by former Union City Council member and current CERT chairperson Carol Dutra Vernaci. The Young Artists Faire is now on display at the Civic Center in Union City until mid -summer and will then move to the Union City Sports Center where it will be displayed until late fall. For more information in regards to the Young Artists Faire please call (510) 675-5328. Housing's Fremont Oak Gardens, one of Fremont's Certified Green Businesses, and one of the first multifamily properties to earn Green Business Certification. SUBMITTED BY CITY OF FREMONT Property managers can learn about energy and water conservation, indoor air quality, landscaping, recycling and Green Business Program certification. Join us for a panel presentation from local experts, followed by a tour of Fremont Oak Gardens. The City of Fremont is partnering with East Bay Housing Organizations, StopWaste.Org, Allied Waste and others to present information on environmentally friendly green practices for property managers. The event will be held at Satellite
Registration is FREE! Reserve your space online at greenmanagement.eventbrite.com or call 510-891-6558 Fremont Oak Gardens is a beautiful, below market rate apartment community for adults that want to have fun and enjoy life. The property is specially designed for hearing impaired. Section 8 welcome! Open house for prospective residents: 1-4 pm. Going Greener Tuesday May 15 10 a.m. – 12 noon Fremont Oak Gardens 2681 Driscoll Rd., Fremont
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SUBMITTED BY RICK LA PLANTE
New Haven District School Board meeting update
In response to an outpouring of concern about how state budget cuts might affect the District’s music program, on May 1, Board of Education members urged an audience of more than 100 people to get involved in efforts to pass Measure H on the June 5 ballot. More than 20 students and parents spoke during the public comment portion of the Board’s regular meeting, concerned about how the possible reduction or elimination of elementary school specialists and middle school electives might impact the music program, particularly at James Logan High. Elementary specialists and middle school elective teachers are among more than 100 teachers, classified employees and administrators who have been issued precautionary layoff notices this spring as the District deals with a projected deficit of $10.7 million for the 2012-13 school year, the result of the latest round of state budget cuts. The District also is bracing for another increase in class sizes, another reduction to the instructional year and the elimination of stipends for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. All five Board members thanked the audience and said the best hope for minimizing the proposed cuts would be to pass Measure H. Measure H would raise an estimated $3 million to “support high-quality local elementary, middle and high school education to prepare students for college and careers with outstanding core academic programs in reading, writing, math and science and highly qualified teachers and classified staff,” according to the ballot statement. The measure would authorize a parcel tax of $180 per year, with citizen oversight, no funds for administrators’ salaries and exemptions available for senior citizens and the disabled. Measure H, which would expire after four years, requires a two-thirds majority to pass.
BY JAMES MACPHERSON ASSOCIATED PRESS BISMARCK, North Dakota (AP), – Jim Deitz believes he's creating a Grand Forks landmark, but the downtown apartment house he's painting one polka dot at a time is making a city planner cringe. The retired house painter on Tuesday was putting the final polka dots on his home-turned-apartments, where passers-by have been gathering to watch him work and to request colors from his palette of a dozen cans of brightly colored paint. “Pizza delivery drivers won't have any trouble finding this place,” Deitz said of the century old-two story home that houses six apartments. “You can't miss it.” The house is next to a church, a fraternal organization building and a new low-income apartment complex. Deitz and the city had negotiated a deal to buy out the property to expand the low-income housing facility. Deitz said he was offered $100,000 for the home a year or so ago. “They were going to buy me out and they backed out,” Deitz said. “I want $150,000 for it now.”
Ryan Brooks, the city's senior planner, said the polka dot house is an eyesore and that he thinks it's Deitz's way of protesting the city's decision not to buy the property. “It's hard to say what this gentleman's true motives are,” Brooks said. “I think my opinion is the same as everybody – I wouldn't want to be living next to it.” Brooks said the city doesn't have a code that forbids homeowners from painting their houses in certain colors or schemes, however garish. Deitz insists the polka dots are meant simply to brighten up the neighborhood and are not intended as a form of protest. About eight tenants live in the home, and none mind the new paint scheme, he said. “I got people waiting in line to get in this place,” he said. Deitz researched several different paint jobs before picking the polka dots. “I looked at all kinds of crazy paint jobs on the Internet and came up with this polka dot deal,” Deitz said. “She looks good.” Brooks believes the polka dots won't migrate to other neighborhoods in the city. “I don't see this as a trend because most people take a little pride in their homes,'' Brooks said. “The paint he's putting on that thing is the only thing new on it. It's in rough shape.”
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Dedicated to the Rescue of Stray and Abandonded Cats and Kittens
Kittens & Cats need YOU! SUBMITTED BY MYRON FREEDMAN PHOTO BY BILL MANCEBO Are you curious about the paranormal? Are you convinced there is something spooky inside Hayward’s famous historic houses, the Meek Mansion or McConaghy House? “Voices from the Past” is your chance to be a paranormal investigator. The Hayward Area Historical Society is partnering with the American Paranormal Research Association (APRA) to hold two paranormal investigations at the historic properties. Each night includes a presentation by APRA and an investigation led by the APRA team. The fun begins Friday, May 18, 2012 from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. at Meek Mansion, 17365 Boston Road, Hayward, and continues on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. at McConaghy House, 18701 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward. Refreshments and snacks will be provided on both nights. Dinner will also be provided on Friday.
Tickets are $75 per night or $100 for both nights and must be purchased in advance. Space is limited. Proceeds from this “Voices from the Past” event support restoration and preservation of the historic properties. For more information about paranormal investigations conducted by APRA, visit www.APRAParanormal.com. For more information or tickets, call Heather at (510) 581-2516.
Incoming Kittens & Cats need FOSTER HOMES to provide the loving care and socialization they need to be adopted. If you love cats and kittens... and have a little time and lots of TLC to share, we need YOU. PURRFECT CAT RESCUE is a not-for-profit group, and we have cats and kittens who need some TLC. We provide the training. We provide the dry food, litter, vaccinations and all vet care. Plus a wonderfully supportive network of great people who are there to give help or advice if you need it. Kitten Season is Here -- Please Help! Must Be 18 Years or Older, Please
www.purrfectcatrescue.org or call 510-739-1597
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PUBLIC NOTICES BULK SALES
CIVIL
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC SEC. 6105) ESCROW NO. 20120413-001 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) are: XIN YUEN LLC, 1771 DECOTO RD, UNION CITY CA 94587 Doing business as: BAYAN TREE All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) and address of the buyer(s) is/are: DIM SUM KAI, 1771 DECOTO RD, UNION CITY, CA 94587 The assets being sold are generally described as: ASSETS OF THE AFORESAID BUSINESS, INCLUDING: GOODWILL, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, STOCK IN TRADE INVENTORY, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS and are located at: 1771 DECOTO RD, UNION CITY CA 94587 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: CHINMERICA REALTY 739 WASHINGTON ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108 and the anticipated sale date is MAY 30, 2012 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: CHINMERICA REALTY 739 WASHINGTON ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108 and the last day for filing claims by any creditor shall be MAY 29, 2012, which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above. Dated: 5/3/12 DIM SUM KAI, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Buyer(s) LA1182022 TRI-CITY VOICE 5/11/12 5/11/12 CNS-2312156#
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12620418 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Lucretia Barbulescu for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Lucretia Barbulescu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Vivian Michelle Perez Barbulescu to Vivian Michelle Nicolette Barbulescu 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: 06/01/2012, Time: 8:45 am, 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: Mar. 08, 2012 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11/12 CNS-2299712#
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (SECS. 6104, 6105 U.C.C. & B & P 24073 et seq.) ESCROW NO: 9594-PD DATE: May 7, 2012
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES
Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a sale that may constitute a bulk sale has been or will be made. The individuals, partnership, or corporate names and the business addresses of the seller are: Mathai Kalappurathattal Itty 31887 Alvarado Blvd , Union City , CA 94587 The individuals, partnership, or corporate names and the business addresses of the buyer are: Ashok Adrian Singh 31887 Alvarado Blvd , Union City , CA 94587 As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: NONE KNOWN The assets sold or to be sold are described in general as: ALL FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, ABC LICENSE & ALL OTHER ASSETS OF THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS: Quick Shop Market AND ARE LOCATED AT: 31887 Alvarado Blvd, Union City, CA 94587 . (a) The place, and date on or after which, the Bulk Sale is to be consummated: Business & Escrow Service Center, Inc. 3031 Tisch Way, Suite 310 San Jose, CA 95128 on or before 05/30/2012. (b) The last date to file claims is 05/29/2012, unless there is a liquor license transferring in which case claims may be filed until the date the license transfers.
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 437280 The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Sweet CoCo, Fremont, CA 94539, 46164 Warm Springs Blvd., #234, Fremont, CA 94539 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in the County Clerk’s office on 04-162010 in the County of Alameda. Vannha Pham, 46164 Warm Springs Blvd., #234, Fremont, CA 94539 This business was conducted by an individual. 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/ Vannha Pham This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on April 27, 2012. 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25/12 CNS-2306868#
BUYER’S SIGNATURE: Ashok Adrian Singh 5/11/12 CNS-2311778#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 464566 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sweet Coco, 46164 Warm Springs Blvd., #234, Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Thu An Thi Nguyen, 46164 Warm Springs Blvd., #234, Fremont, Alameda, CA 94539 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/ Thu An Thi Nguyen This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on April 27, 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). 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25/12 CNS-2306857# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 464225 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: School of Bricks and Clay, 38538 Tyson Lane, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Aristotle Solrates Vedant, 38538 Tyson Lane, 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/ Aristotle Vedant This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on April 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 section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/12 CNS-2304084# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 464406 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: California Auto Repair & Service, 37643 Timber St., Unit J, Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda Alam Shah Amiri, 7327 Parkwood Cir., Apt K, Dublin, CA 94568 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/24/2012 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/ Alam Shah Amiri This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on April 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). 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/12 CNS-2304064# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 463385 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:
SF Web Solutions, 3368 Red Cedar Terrace, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Hickmatullah Sanger, 3368 Red Cedar Terrace, 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/ Hickmatullah Sanger This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 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). 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/12 CNS-2304016# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 464203 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Realty World-Mission Realtors, 39270 Paseo Padre Pkwy #609, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda. Aslam Ebrat, 39270 Paseo Padre Pkwy #609, Fremont, CA 94538. Medina Z. Ebrat, 39270 Paseo Padre Pkwy #609, Fremont, CA 94538. 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/ Aslam Ebrat This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on April 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 section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/12 CNS-2302116# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 463941 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fremont Super Cab, 38000 Camden St. #15, Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Jaswinder Singh, 38000 Camden St. #15, 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/ Jaswinder Singh This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on April 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 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). 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11/12 CNS-2297824# STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 438547 The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Yellow Super Cab, 3313 San Pablo Ct., Union City, CA 94587 The fictitious business name statement for the Partnership was filed on 05/14/2010 in the County of Alameda Jaswinder Singh, 3313 San Pablo Ct., Union City, CA 94587 This business was conducted by an individual. 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/ Jaswinder Singh This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on April 12, 2012. 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11/12 CNS-2297822#
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 BIDDERS CONFERENCES for RFP #900923 Fresh Start Café at Ashland Youth Center North County - Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at General Services Agency, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 1107, 11th Floor, Oakland, CA and South County - Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at Public Works Agency, 4825 Gleason Drive, Room 405, Dublin, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm on June 14, 2012 County Contact: Ann Marie Romero (510) 208-9742 or via email: annmarie.romero@ac gov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Non-mandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 5/11/12 CNS-2312497# 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 BIDDERS CONFERENCES for RFP #900934 Worker’s Compensation Third Party Administration Services South County - Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at Social Services Agency, Shooting Star B, #638, 24100 Amador Street, Hayward, CA and North County - Thursday, May 31, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at General Services Agency, Room 228, 2nd Floor, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm on June 29, 2012 County Contact: Jeannise Gonzalez (510) 208-9612 or via email: jeannise.gonzalez@acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Nonmandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 5/11/12 CNS-2311769#
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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HERMAN L. FICKLIN CASE NO. RP12628503 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Herman L. Ficklin A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jean P. Ficklin in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jean P. Ficklin be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions,
however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 12, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed
Citizen’s Advisory Committee Vacancy SUBMITTED BY SAMIRA HAMID The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) is now accepting applications from interested residents of Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and unincorporated Alameda County for one committee position on the Districts’ Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC). This committee meets four times per year and provides recommendations to the District Board of Directors, reviews District programs, reviews District park design projects and works on specific Board directed projects. To obtain a CAC application or additional information please call (510) 881-6704 or visit www.haywardrec.org to download an application. Applications are due no later than May 21, 2012. To learn more about the District CAC or for additional information please visit www.haywardrec.org.
above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Robert Lowell Johnson, No 91663, 38750 Paseo Padre Parkway, Suite A-4, Fremont, California 94536, Telephone: (510) 794-5297 5/11, 5/15, 5/22/12 CNS-2312596#
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES ROGER SHOOTS CASE NO. RP12626814 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: James Roger Shoots A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Barbara Lee Bruce in the Superior
Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that David D. Little be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 6/4/2012 at 9:30 AM in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94709-1109. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written
SUBMITTED BY A.T. SEITZ On a sun-splashed, spring afternoon, young parents walked their children in strollers, couples ambled hand-in-hand at an aimless, Sunday-afternoon gait that says ‘I’m relaxing’ and cars glided past with open windows. Almost everyone noticed Snappy’s Café (978 A Street, Hayward) was the focus of attention. Snappy’s hosted the first Karma Kitchen in Hayward on April 15, 2012 and things were starting to buzz. By 3 p.m., most of the seats in the small, maroon-and-black-walled cafe were taken and the noise level rising. Karma Kitchen is an experiment with a gift economy where goods and services are given without any strings attached; it is an economic system where the circulation of the gifts within the community results in growth – an increase in connections, stronger relationships and, in this context, hoarding actually decreases wealth. Tea, coffee, muffins, organic fruit, Smile Cards and information booklets were given to about 25 attendees who met with new and old friends. At its core, a gift-economy is a shift from consumption to contribution, transaction to trust, scarcity to abundance and isolation to community. Experiments like Karma Kitchen collectively help shift the dominant, transactional paradigm, gently moving the mind from asking “Am I getting what I paid for?” or experiencing a feeling of being pushed aside to make way for the next paying customer. Its common principles are volunteerism,
objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: David D. Little, 1939 Harrison Street, Suite 200, Oakland, CA 94612, Telephone: 510-444-6044 5/1, 5/4, 5/11/12 CNS-2304907#
no pleas for funds and a view that these activities are not about changing the world but about doing small things to change oneself. With surprising consistency, it works in mysterious ways. Half-an-hour before opening, the day’s volunteers gathered for a moment of silence and orientation. “For me today is about trust," says one. “For me this is about our intention,” said another. “This kitchen opens the hearts and minds of people to the idea of service and has a domino effect in the community,” added another. "Have you heard about Karma Kitchen?" asks Viral, one of the day’s greeters, of a well-dressed lady who said she had learned of it from her daughter, who teaches Yoga, but asked for more information. "Your food, today, has been paid for by someone before you; if you are so inclined, you’re free to leave whatever you like when you’re done. We work here as volunteers and provide this in the spirit of service," explained Shruti, a volunteer. The day’s guests spanned an entire spectrum from many curious first timers, who had never experienced a “gift economy,” to long-time Hayward residents. Patrons of Karma Kitchen do not need to fight for the check at the end of a meal. There isn't one. Instead, the "guests" of this restaurant are handed a white envelope containing a card that states "In the spirit of generosity, someone who came before you made a gift of this food. We hope you will continue the circle of giving in your own way.” For more information visit, www.KarmaKitchen.org/
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Vets navigate tough new terrain – the job market BY SHARON COHEN AP NATIONAL WRITER CHICAGO (AP), Matthew Saldana proved himself in a world where stress, danger and life-anddeath decisions were routine. He served one tour in Iraq and a second in Afghanistan. But the Army veteran is having a harder time back home navigating a calmer but uncertain terrain – the job market. On this spring day, Saldana is roaming the aisles of a noisy ballroom in the Hilton Chicago at a Hiring Our Heroes job fair. Dressed smartly in red tie and black suit, he clutches a leather folder containing his threepage resume, joining hundreds of other vets looking for opportunity and a paycheck. “It's frustrating trying to get back on track,” the 29-year-old Saldana says, his soft voice barely audible in the din of the crowd. “I always thought if I get out the military, I'd be a step up. That's not what it takes. It's who you know.” Saldana, who left the Army in 2004, hasn't worked full time in 18 months. He's scoured “help wanted” listings, taken college courses and earned an emergency medical techni-
cian certificate. But he finds himself pigeonholed. “What do you come out with having been an artillery man or in the infantry?” he asks. “The best job you can get is security. That's not what I want to do for the rest of my life.” Saldana's dream is to become a Chicago firefighter – he's been on a waiting list five years. He's survived mostly by working security; he's a fill-in sub at one company and also earns a modest on-call fee as a firefighter-EMT in a southern suburb. “I'm barely pulling through,” he says. “I'm drowning. I need to find something fast.” His predicament is shared by tens of thousands of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans facing a rocky transition from the routine and reliability of military life to the volatility and limited job prospects of a nation emerging from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Like many other vets, Saldana misses the Army's anchors: a sense of camaraderie and its steady income. “Here,” he says, “you've got to worry about how you're going to find money to eat and how continued on page 33
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Job growth slowed again in April; rate ticks down BY PAUL WISEMAN AND CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP ECONOMICS WRITERS WASHINGTON (AP),One month of slower job growth might have been a blip. Two suggest a worrisome trend: The economy may be faltering again. The United States generated just 115,000 jobs last month, well below expectations and the fewest since October. The unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent, but for the wrong reason – workers abandoned the labor force. From December through February, employers added 252,000 jobs a month on average. But the figure dipped in March and dropped further in April, raising doubts about an economic recovery that can't seem to reach escape velocity. The report Friday by the Labor Department indicated “an economy that is losing momentum – especially on the jobs front,” said Tom Porcelli, chief U.S. economist at RBC Capital Markets. It also dealt a blow to President
Barack Obama's re-election prospects. His presumed Republican opponent, Mitt Romney, called the report “very disappointing.” Romney said the country should be adding 500,000 jobs a month and said any unemployment rate above 4 percent is ``not cause for celebration.'' The rate has not been that low seen since the last days of the Clinton administration. “We seem to be slowing down, not speeding up,” Romney said on Fox News Channel. “This is not progress.” Obama, at a Virginia high school to promote a freeze on interest rates for student loans, focused on the six-month total of more than 1 million jobs created. But he said: ‘We've got to do more.” The 8.1 percent unemployment rate is the lowest since January 2009, the month Obama was sworn in. Still, the weak job growth caused stocks to fall sharply on Wall Street. The Standard & Poor's 500 index lost 1.6 percent and closed its worst week of the year.
The price of oil fell more than 4 percent because of fears of a slowing economy, which should mean lower gasoline prices soon. Some of the slower job growth may be because an unusually warm winter allowed construction firms and other companies to add workers ahead of schedule in January and February, effectively stealing jobs from the spring. The weaker job growth in March and April ``looks like some weather payback,'' said Paul Ashworth, chief U.S. economist at Capital Economics. The balmy weather probably exaggerated job growth in the winter and makes it look small now, Ashworth said. He expects job creation to settle into a lackluster range between 175,000 and 200,000. The economy may not be growing fast enough to produce anything stronger. Economists surveyed by The Associated Press expect the economy to grow 2.5 percent this year. That is consistent with monthly job growth of only about 135,000, according to calculations by Brad
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DeLong, an economist at the University of California, Berkeley. That is barely enough to keep up with population growth not nearly enough to recover the jobs lost in the Great Recession quickly. At this year's pace, it will take until May 2014 to restore employment to its 2008 peak of 138 million. The United States has only recovered 3.8 million, or 43 percent, of the 8.8 million jobs lost between the peak, in February 2008, and January 2010. David Boyce, 30, is one of those still looking for work. He lost his sales job two years ago and ran out of unemployment benefits in September. He and his wife, who is working reduced hours as a nanny, are struggling to get by. “We lived off savings for a while,” he said. “And now we're living off ramen noodles basically.” April's hiring slump was broad. Only two of 10 large categories tracked by the government, retailers and professional and business services, hired more workers in April than they did in March. The categories of manufacturing and education and health services added the fewest jobs in five months. Hotels, restaurants and entertainment companies added the fewest in eight months. Friday's report noted that that the average hourly wage went up one penny in April. Over the past year, average pay has increased 1.8 percent, almost a full percentage point shy of the inflation rate, which means the average American isn't keeping up with price increases. Even April's bright spot, the lower unemployment rate, fades on closer inspection.
The government only counts people as unemployed if they're looking for work. And 340,000 Americans stopped looking and dropped out of the labor force in April, which is why the unemployment rate fell slightly. The dropouts mean just 63.6 percent of working-age Americans were working or looking for work, the lowest since 1981. It has been almost three years since the Great Recession ended in June 2009. Economists say countries usually flounder for several years after a financial crisis like the one that hit the United States in 2008. Damaged banks are reluctant to lend. Borrowers who took on too much debt in the good times change their ways, cut their spending and try to repair their finances. The economy grows slowly. And after this financial crisis, the economy is trying to gather speed without two of the engines that usually help power economic recoveries: housing and government spending. A housing collapse caused the crisis, and home construction isn't doing much to lead the way out. Housing hasn't contributed to economic growth since 2005, though a recent burst of apartment construction might change that this year. Government hiring also normally boosts employment after a recession. Not this time. Cities, towns and counties, especially, have been cutting employment. Private employers have added jobs every month since February 2010, noted Gary Burtless, senior fellow in economic studies at the Brook-
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ings Institution. Over that same period, government payrolls have dropped by 500,000. Local governments are beginning to recover some of the tax revenue lost in the recession and its aftermath. But government hiring hasn't started yet: 15,000 government workers, most of them in local schools, lost their jobs in April. The recovery has one thing going for it: Even meager gains in jobs will feed on themselves and create growth that eventually becomes self-sustaining. The hiring leads to spending, which stimulates demand and leads to more hiring, which leads to more spending. The country has created 1.5 million jobs in eight months. The economists AP surveyed said they believe the economy has entered such a “virtuous cycle.” But they said they don't expect unemployment to reach a healthy level – below 6 percent – until 2015 or later. Until then, many companies are likely to behave like the North American division of Philips, the healthcare and consumer products company. It is hiring, but more slowly than in years past. The company is trying to fill 400 jobs, including 127 in Cleveland, where it has a plant that makes medical imaging equipment. Things are improving, said Cynthia Burkhardt, the company's vice president of talent acquisition. But “I wouldn't say that we're full steam ahead right now. Everyone's cautious about the economy.” ––– Associated Press writers Martin Crutsinger and Kasie Hunt contributed to this report.
How the video games industry is faring BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A look at results from selected companies in the video games business: April 12: Market tracker NPD Group says U.S. retail sales of video game hardware, software and accessories fell 25 percent in March from a year earlier to $1.1 billion. It marked the fourth month of decline as Sony Corp.'s new PS Vita handheld failed to spark a turnaround. Electronic Arts Inc.'s “Mass Effect 3” was the top seller in the month.
April 18: Video game maker THQ Inc. says its expects adjusted loss and revenue in the latest quarter will come in above Wall Street's expectations because of better-than-expected digital sales and strong sales of “Saints Row: The Third” and “UFC Undisputed 3.” April 19: Microsoft Corp. says revenue from Xbox 360 products and services fell 33 percent. Although it got more revenue from its Xbox Live subscription service, it sold about half the Xbox 360 consoles it did a year ago and fewer stand-alone Kinect motion-control sensors.
April 26: Nintendo Co. reports a $533 million loss for the fiscal year that just ended as weak sales of the Wii home console and the strong yen eroded earnings. Nintendo sold 9.8 million Wii machines during the fiscal year, fewer than the 15 million a year earlier and below its initial hopes of selling 13 million machines. Monday: Electronic Arts Inc. forecast lower-than-expected revenue for the coming year, sending shares down. continued on page 26
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Logan upends Moreau SUBMITTED BY LEAH MANALO
Men's Golf
NCS Golf Championship denies practice time SUBMITTED BY NCS SECTION North Coast Section Division 1 Tournament of Champions golf tournament will be played May 14 with some new rules in place for the practice rounds. It has been decided that there will be no practice rounds available for Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton, where the tournament is set to be played. No player or coach, except for individuals who are members of Castlewood Country Club or teams (i.e. Foothill) that have assigned matches during the regular season at Castlewood Country Club will be permitted to practice, play, walk or be on the tournament site until the NCS/Les Schwab Tires Division 1 Tournament of Champions. This includes guest of members who might be playing in the championship. If a player, coach, or member guest does not obey this rule, the penalty is disqualification. However, on May 13 between 5-7 p.m., the Castlewood Country Club is allowing tournament participants to walk the course as long as they follow a couple rules: walking the course is optional for all participants. If athletes choose to walk the course, they must be accompanied by their coach, no golf clubs/or balls are allowed during the walk-through, all participants/coaches must remain on the cart paths and must not disturb any members that may be on the course.
Men’s Baseball
MSJ Bounces Back SUBMITTED BY KENNY JACOBY Mission San Jose (MSJ) varsity baseball had a bounce-back week, defeating both Irvington and Leadership, increasing its bid for NCS championship qualification. In their final game against a Division 1 team, MSJ beat Irvington at home 7-6 in nine innings—MSJ’s second extra innings victory against Irvington this season. Brandon Facha started the game for MSJ and pitched six innings. Kevin Kim started for Irvington, and lasted three and one-third innings before being re-
lieved. Both starting pitchers received no-decisions, as the game was decided long after each of them was taken out. A 2-1 score in favor of Irvington remained until the bottom of the fourth inning when MSJ exploded with a five-run inning to take the lead 6-2. Irvington put together late rallies in the sixth and seventh innings to send the game into extra innings. Kyle Welker scored the winning run for MSJ with a final score of 7-6. MSJ got off to a flat start against Leadership. Leadership posted a run in the first and third innings, off wild pitches from Welker. In the bottom of the third, however, MSJ’s bats came alive as MSJ put up five runs on the board, to put MSJ ahead 5-2. In the bottom of the sixth, Patrick Yang, Fuhs, Jones, Andresen and Jacoby helped MSJ score four
James Logan won 3-2 (19-25, 25-21, 25-19, 19-25, 20-18) in a close match against Moreau Catholic in men’s volleyball on May 1, making Moreau’s MVAL record 2-6 for the season. MCHS Highlights: Marcus Coronel: 15 digs, 1 assist Conan True: 25 kills, 1 ace, 12 digs Nick Kinast: 6 kills, 3 aces, 17 digs, 2 blocks Michael Radich: 3 kills, 1 ace, 42 assists, 11 digs, 1 block Michael Pacheco: 6 kills, 1 ace, 4 digs, 3 blocks
Women’s Softball SUBMITTED BY DENNIS & GIDGET May 9 Although Newark scored in their first at-bat in the bottom of the first inning with a solo home run, the Lady Cougars gave up two runs in the top of the fourth to the James Logan Colts. That was all the scoring for either team for the final innings of the game. In the end, although outhit 8-5, James Logan put another “W” in the record books. LOGAN: (W) Garza R – P (7 IP, 8 H, 6 K, 1 BB, 1 RA, 1 ER, 1 HR, 87 PC) Bonansea – C (7 IC) Goulart – 1 for 4 Perez – 0 for 2, 1 HBP Reed – 1 for 3, 1 Run, 1 K Martinez – 1 for 3, 1 Run Bonansea – 1 for 3, 1 RBI Garza R – 0 for 3, 1 RBI Peters – 0 for 2, 1 K Garza D – 0 for 1 Blaquera – 1 for 2, 1 K Salazar – 0 for 3, 2 K NEWARK: (L) Chapa – P (7 IP, 5 H, 5 K, 0 BB, 2 RA, 2 ER, 1 HBP, 94 PC) Gamez – C (7 IC) Contreras – 3 for 3, 1 Run, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 HR (solo, B1) Chavez – 2 for 3, 1 SacB Chapa – 2 for 4, 1 K Strong – 0 for 3, 1 K Jimenez – 1 for 3 Rojo – 0 for 2, 1 SacB, 1 K Hernandez – 0 for 3, 1 K Acosta-Orndoff – 0 for 2, 2 K Rodriguez – 0 for 1 Reed – 0 for 3
more runs, setting the score at 10-2. This would be all MSJ needed, as Fuhs pitched a scoreless top of the seventh to seal the MSJ victory. A spectacular acrobatic diving catch from Yang in right field highlighted MSJ’s defense in the game.
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Loss of a ‘good guy’
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am shocked and dismayed by the news surrounding the death of Coach Eric Cruzada [May 7, 2012]. Besides being a very 'good guy', someone that truly cared about his players and enjoyed the camaraderie of competition; Coach Cruzada was an outstanding volleyball coach at American High School. Over that past three years, we have enjoyed some amazing, competitive Boys' Varsity Volleyball matches between James Logan High School and American High School.
Last year we played a marathon match that lasted five very long games at their place and while we were able to squeak out a win, both players and coaches left that night knowing that we had all been a part of a very special event (it happened to be their senior night). Earlier this year, American defeated us in a long four games, again at their place. Tonight [May 8] we were going to play the re-match at our place... this time it was going to be our "senior night". We were all looking forward to playing this
Men’s Volleyball James Logan defeats American SUBMITTED BY COACH STEVE BURMASTER May 9 Logan (3-1): 25-18, 27-25, 21-25, 25-20 Prior to the match, there was a wonderful outpouring of love toward Coach Eric Cruzada's family and the entire American High School volleyball family as people packed the gym to honor his memory. Following the free flowing tears by many in attendance as they remembered Coach Cruzada, there was also time spent to honor the seniors for both teams as well as the JLHS taking time to honor their parents for their continued support and love throughout their educational and athletic endeavors. It was a wonderful time spent to share together the awesome memories that players and families have shared over the years as their sons have been student-athletes battled each other in the gym during matches and then shook hands and gave hugs following the matches. Even in the context of remembering and honoring Coach Cruzada that was filled with a time of joy and tears, it was a very special time and one that everyone in attendance will never forget. As anticipated, the [James Logan] Colts and the [American] Eagles played a highly competitive match, with both teams displaying amazing defensive skills time and
match because of the friendly rivalry we have developed between our teams. It won't be the same without Coach Cruzada there. We are going to miss him and all that he has done for his teams at American. He has been an outstanding competitor, a great motivator, and has helped develop an excellent program with his work at both the middle school and American High School over a several year period (many of his players have played for him at both the middle school level and then at the high school level).
time again to extend rallies and bring the capacity crowd to its feet. The players were energized by the roar of the crowd after every single play and you could feel right away that this match was going to be something special... and it was. It was awesome to see both teams be able to play at a very high level, with a lot of enthusiasm and team spirit as both teams truly honored the legacy Coach Eric Cruzada by playing with the same heart and charisma that he exuded as American High School's Boys' Varsity and Girls' JV Volleyball Coach. There were tears in every one's eyes before and after the match, but there was also a lot of joy felt by everyone in attendance as they enjoyed a spectacular display of heart, skill, and power by both teams. The match tonight was reminiscent of previous JLHS vs. AHS matches over the years as both teams have grown to respect each other for their tenacity on the court and the love of volleyball that both programs express in the way that they play and cheer for their teammates. Tonight was a wonderful way to honor Coach Cruzada. Although he would have wanted to win because of his competitive spirit, I can hear him saying to me after a match like this, ‘Wow, your kids played great...thanks for the match coach.’ In response, I am telling him the same thing tonight, ‘Thanks Coach’ and I would add, ‘I have always respected you and the way that you have been able to bring out the best in your players and your team’....and, ‘We gave our best for you tonight Coach... we are going to miss you!’
He was a awesome ambassador for volleyball, a great family man, and an outstanding role model. There is no way that American High School is going to be able to replace Coach Eric Cruzada, there are not many men like him and he will be sorely missed by everyone connected with the American High School volleyball family. STEVE BURMASTER BOYS' AND GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL COACH JAMES LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL
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James Logan blanks Washington SUBMITTED BY DENNIS & GIDGET The Lady Colts continued their winning ways on the softball diamond May 8 as they held the Washington Huskies to a scoreless outing. Scoring a run in both the third and fourth innings, the Colts got all they needed even with a deficit in the hit column. Washington ended with four hits to only two hits for Logan but the run column favored the Colts.
LOGAN: (W) Garza R – P (7 IP, 4 H, 11 K, 0 BB, 0 RA, 0 ER, 1 2B, 81 PC) Bonansea – C (7 IC, 1 PB) Goulart – 0 for 1, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SacF Perez – 0 for 3 Reed – 1 for 3, 1 Run, 1 SB Martinez – 0 for 2, 1 BB Bonansea – 0 for 3, 1 K Garza R – 1 for 3, 1 RBI, 1 3B Rodriguez – 0 for 1, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 SB Garza D – 0 for 2, 1 Run, 1 K Salazar – 0 for 1, 1 K, 1 SacB WASHINGTON: (L) Lombardi – P (6 IP, 2 H, 4 K, 3 BB, 2 RA, 1 ER, 1 3B, 82 PC) Hurley – C (6 IC, 1 PB, 2 SB, 0 CS) Jacobs – 0 for 3, 3 K Lombardi – 1 for 3, 2 K Carrol – 1 for 3, 1 K Rickenbacher – 0 for 3, 1 K Hurley – 1 for 3, 1 K Sinodinos – 1 for 3, 1 2B Lucero – 0 for 3, 2 K Morales – 0 for 1, 1 K, 1 SacB Pierce – 0 for 2
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profile than the traditional game companies and capabilities that none of our new digital competitors can match.” Tuesday: The Walt Disney Co. says revenue at its interactive media division rose 13 percent while the unit trimmed
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SUBMITTED BY WCR TRI-CITIES CHAPTER The Women’s Council of REALTORS (WCR) Tri-Cities Chapter has organized an all-day class to enable REALTORS to learn how to successfully serve clients who are in the Military. This class replaces the WCR luncheon for May 2012. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from top notch military real estate producers in the country. At the end of the class, which is sponsored by Property ID, REALTORS will understand the unique real estate needs and challenges facing military families; be able to help military personnel and their families achieve their housing goals and reduce their stress; join a unique community of REALTORS nationwide who are ready to serve and give back; become connected to a new and unique referral network; gain access to the interactive MilRES web site, forums, marketing materials and more; and become one of the early adopters and catch the wave of special pricing. Register at www.GoMilRES.com and use the WCR promo code “WCRTRIEB” for the $50 early-bird discount. Registration includes a one-year membership for the MilRES Council and Referral Roster. For more info, call Greg Jones at (510) 8811234 ext. 105 or visit www.WCRTriCities.com Military Residential Specialist (MilRES) Class Wednesday, May 16 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Acacia Creek at Masonic Homes of California 34400 Mission Boulevard, Union City (510) 881-1234 ext. 105 www.GoMilRES.com
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ose, 96, has had her share of tragedy. A native of Ohio, she moved to Oakland in 1946 and migrated to Fremont in 1968. Her husband passed away in 1970 and her only child and first grandchild were killed in a plane crash in 1974. For the past 40 years, she has lived alone in her Fremont home. Like many older women, Rose no longer drives. She had to give up her license in 1996 because of macular degeneration. Fortunately, the Tri-City area has a program specifically designed to meet the transportation needs of frail, elderly men and women like Rose. Since 2004, LIFE ElderCare's VIP Rides has provided 8,756 rides in a volunteer's own vehicle and 4,864 assisted rides on Paratransit, to both seniors and people with disabilities. Rose signed up for the program in December 2009 and uses the service a couple of times a month to get to her doctor appointments and to do some shopping. "Without VIP Rides, I would be stuck," she says. "The volunteers are very friendly and always on time; I have never met one that I did not like." She says the program is the best thing that has happened to her. One of her favorite drivers started volunteering with VIP Rides after her father passed away. She was looking for an op-
losses. The interactive unit is still on pace to be profitable by 2013 as the company prioritizes social and mobile games over expensive-to-produce games for video game consoles like the Xbox 360.
portunity to help other frail, elderly people live independently in their own homes. For someone with a deep understanding of the challenges of aging, the VIP Rides program was a perfect fit. What makes volunteering enjoyable for her is the wonderful spirit and tenacity she sees in the people she helps. Despite the fact that most of them live alone and struggle with day-to-day hardships, they still remain open, cheerful and friendly. As opposed to other transportation options in the area, VIP Rides is a small, friendly service that has a reputation for treating seniors like family. Lori Vogel, who has been the coordinator of the program since it started, signs up new riders and also handles scheduling. She knows the special needs of each person and takes great care in matching them up with the right volunteer. Every month, 85 to 100 volunteers commit one to two hours of their time to help people like Rose. "This program would not exist without caring and compassionate community volunteers," says Vogel. "I feel so fortunate to have a group of people that I can always count on." Without VIP Rides many elderly residents would lose their mobility and be forced to make drastic changes in their life. By donating just a few hours each month, you can prevent this from happening. Please call Lori at (510) 574-2096 to sign up for the service or Barb Proctor at (510) 574-2094 to volunteer. You can also sign up online at lifeeldercare.org. Not only will you be giving someone a ride, you may also be making a new friend.
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Dear Anna, We’ve just moved into a new home and are decorating our living room from scratch. What are some things we should keep in mind so we don’t make any costly mistakes?
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et me describe some common decorating mistakes and explain how you can avoid them. As a designer, I see these mistakes all the time. With some planning, your home can look like a showplace. 1. Furniture that is too large or too small. Make sure to measure, measure and measure again before you go shopping! It is very easy to buy furniture that is too large for the space. Consider not only physical size, but also scale. For example, a modern, low-back sofa with narrow arms and tapered legs will be smaller in scale than an overstuffed, reclining sofa. Whatever you choose, make sure your room can handle it. 2. The furniture is hugging the walls. People often arrange the furniture around the perimeter of the room, leaving a large space in the middle. They think it makes their room look larger, but often the room just looks awkward. Try moving the furniture away from the walls. My redesign partner and I describe it as letting the furniture “breathe”. Bringing the furniture into the
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room also creates a more intimate conversation area. 3. The room’s architectural features are ignored or mistreated. Often I see tall chests and bookcases on short walls, and low chests and bookcases on high walls. To create a more harmonious room, match tall with tall, short with short. If you have a pitched ceiling, for example, place the tallest piece of furniture at the tallest point of the wall and use other furnishings to create a diagonal line that follows the line of the ceiling. Along the same lines, just because you have soaring ceilings and 12 foot walls, please do not hang artwork way up there. Artwork always has to relate to the furniture. Hang your art close to the furniture, but keep scale in mind—larger walls need larger pieces of artwork. 4. The room is lacking lighting. One overhead light is not enough to be decorative or functional. Add layers of light to create that designer look and also to enhance functionality. For example, consider task lighting in the form of reading lamps, ambient lighting in the form of wall sconces, and accent lighting to highlight artwork, accessories, wallpaper or drapes. 5. You’ve picked your paint color before buying furniture. I know it is tempting to want to paint while the house is empty, but be-
Anna Jacoby of Anna Jacoby Interiors is a local interior designer. Send your design questions to her at info@annajacobyinteriors.com Call or fax her at 510-490-0379 or visit www.annajacobyinteriors.com
lieve me; it is much easier to select paint colors after you’ve selected the main furniture pieces such as the sofa or area rug. There are thousands of paint colors, but limited upholstery choices. 6. The windows are left uncovered. Window treatments do so much to finish off the room (not to mention protect your furniture and floors from sun damage, provide insulation and also privacy), but unfortunately many people either run out of money or just don’t know what to choose. Drapery panels can frame a window beautifully and add texture and softness to the room; Wood blinds can provide privacy and light control and can enhance both modern and traditional décor. There are lots of options, some more costly than others. Be sure to allocate some of your budget to the windows. A final tip: don’t get too many opinions from your friends and family! Everyone has an opinion and is more than willing to share, which can add to your confusion and indecision. Enlist the help of a designer, or just one trusted friend to help you with your selections. You’ll be glad you did.
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Fremont Police Log SUBMITTED BY DET. WILLIAM VETERAN, FREMONT PD May 8 A residential burglary: Occurred on Deerwood Terrace sometime today. Entry was made via the kitchen window. At 10:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to investigate a missing 41 year old male adult who did not show up to pick up his daughter earlier in the evening. He was found collapsed inside his residence on Sausalito Drive. He was pronounced by FFD. Officer N. Johnson investigated and CSI R. Smith processed the scene. At 11:18 p.m.: officers were dispatched to Pennsylvania Avenue because the reporting person heard
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a noise, looked outside and saw a man down. Officers arrived and found the 78 year-old male in front of his residence with a single gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to San Jose Regional but died en route. An apparent suicide note was located. Officer Blass investigated and CSI Foster processed the scene. At 2 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence at Chinaberry Common because the occupant reported someone kicked in his door, set off his alarm and was inside the house. Officers established a perimeter and a search team. The garage door was found unlocked but the interior of the residence was secure. In the end, no sign of forced entry was located. Officer C. Tang investigated and Sgt. Tegner supervised.
May 9 A residential burglary occurred in the 4700 block of Porter Street. The resident left for about two hours. Entry was through an unlocked rear window. Loss is laptops. No suspect information. Investigated by Officer Valdes Officers responded to 5100 block of Ridgewood Drive on a report of an in-progress residential burglary after a neighbor reported seeing a male jump over a fence and flee the area. When officers arrived, they confirmed the home had been burglarized. Attempts to locate the suspect by officers, detectives, and a canine were negative. The suspect was described as a black male adult, 25 years old, wearing a blue jacket and sweat pants. The loss was a purse and cash. Officers responded to the Dollar Store, 4949 Stevenson Blvd., on a welfare check of two infants left
inside a vehicle alone. Detectives Sanchez and Farmer arrived and located a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old locked inside the vehicle. The detectives broke a window and were able to remove the infants. The mother was contacted near the vehicle and she stated she locked her keys in the car after she placed the infants in their car seats. A strong armed robbery occurred at Balboa/Thornton when two adult Hispanic males in their 20’s took a woman’s purse from her. The suspects ran northbound, getting into a red older sub-compact 4-door vehicle which was last seen westbound on Balboa. Witnesses can ID the vehicle and the suspects. Street Crimes Officers Farmer and Sanchez conducted a vehicle stop and arrested a 19 year old male for possession of methamphetamine. While in the unmarked patrol vehicle, the male was able to slip his cuffs to the front of his person and roll down the window. He then jumped out of the vehicle and was chased by Officer Farmer on foot. Patrol units responded and set a perimeter. The male was eventually taken into custody near Fremont Congregational Church off of Blacow Road. (Note: the car was parked when this occurred) Two minutes before Grimmer TOGO’s closed, the clerks were robbed at gunpoint by a Black adult male in his 20’s, 5’05,” thin build. He took money from the register and also stole currency from the employees’ purses and fled on foot southbound on Grimmer. May 10 Officer Ceniceros investigated a commercial burglary at Frys. Officer Singleton located the suspect a few businesses north. A 31 year old male was identified and arrested. What started as a man down call, resulted in a felony hit & run at Extended Stay Warm Springs. The male sustained major injuries.
Traffic units handled investigation. Suspect vehicle is an older white Ford sedan. At approximately 10:25 p.m., two victims were robbed while walking near Logan Drive and Sundale Drive. A wallet, backpack with a laptop and cash was stolen. Suspect #1 pointed a black pistol at the victims while suspect #2 held a knife. Suspect #1: white adult male, late teens/early twenties, black bandana across face, 59, thinmedium build, dark clothes. Suspect #2: white adult male, late teens/early twenties, black bandana across face, 56, thin build, dark clothing. Area checks were negative. Investigated by Officer Valdes. Officers were dispatched to AM/PM Mini Mart on Cushing Parkway because of a male in a vehicle with an infant that appeared to be living in the car. Officers arrived and contacted a male and a female. Both were under the influence and unable to care for the infant. A DEC (Drug Endangered Children) case was initiated and after medical clearance, Child Protective Services took custody of the infant. The adults were arrested for child endangerment and drug influence. Officers were dispatched to Serpa Court at 6 a.m. because the reporting party found an adult male inside her vehicle with the ignition punched. The male fled. Officers responded and set up a perimeter. Multiple calls provided updated suspect locations so officers were able to focus their perimeter and search. Ultimately, a male was caught by Officer Butcher after a short foot pursuit. From BART PD May 9 A patron reported at 6:48 p.m. that his green 1997 Toyota 4Runner was stolen while parked and locked in the parking lot between 7:20 a.m. and 6:50 p.m.
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n Saturday April 28, the Fremont Police Department Property Unit participated in the annual Prescription Drug Take Back event, which was a collection and disposal effort spearheaded by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The initiative seeks to prevent pill abuse and theft through the collection of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Citizens drove by and dropped off their excess prescription drugs and we collected over 294 lbs of prescription drugs at the Property Unit. The drugs were collected in sealed, disposable boxes and were delivered to the collection point in the afternoon. The drugs will be incinerated at a later date by the DEA. The initiative doesn't stop here. Proper disposal of prescription medicines prevents pollution in the water we drink and keeps them out of the hands of people who might abuse them. It's a good idea to go through your medicine cabinet periodically and collect all the prescription drugs and medications that have expired, that are no longer used or that have containers that no longer function. Washington Hospital in Fremont, provides a year-round drop off in the hospital lobby and library at the 2500 Mowry Avenue Building. We'd like to thank our community for participating and helping to spread the word about this initiative. A special thanks our Property Unit and CARE Volunteers for the friendly and enthusiastic assistance to the citizens of Fremont.
Newark Police Log SUBMITTED BY NEWARK PD May 7 Officer Ramos investigated a domestic violence call at a residence in the 37100 block of Spruce Street at 9:44 a.m. and arrested Grant Matsunaga of Newark and booked him at Fremont Jail. Officer Heckman contacted Joel DeGuzman of Newark in the alleyway to the north of the Raley’s Shopping Center for dumpster diving at 4:54 p.m. DeGuzman failed to follow verbal instructions and escaped when Officer Heckman attempted to detain him. Officer Heckman and Sergeant Shaffer located DeGuzman in the Lido Faire Shopping Center in front of Little Caesar’s Pizza, where he was ar-
rested for resisting arrest, under the influence of a drug and assault on a police officer. He was booked at Santa Rita Jail. May 8 Officers Clark and Rollins assisted Alameda County Sheriff Office Detectives at 3 p.m. as perimeter units during a search warrant on Bonnie Street. ACSO Drug Task Force Detectives discovered an illegal methamphetamine lab inside an illegal add-on to a residence and subsequently recovered approximately 13 pounds of methamphetamine. ACSO arranged for an Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Team to dismantle the lab. Bonnie between Dairy and Noel remained closed for several hours while the lab was safely removed. This incident was handled by the Alameda County Sheriff’s
Past Mayor and Past District Governor Denny Weisgerber presents a $700 check from the Milpitas Rotary Club for the Milpitas Parks and Recreation Foundation to Harriett McGuire in Bob McGuire's fond memory with President Doris Roth (R) and President-Elect Mark Tiernan (L). The Milpitas Rotary Club meets at noon on Mondays at Brandon's Restaurant in the Beverly Heritage Hotel. PHOTO BY FRANK DE SMIDT Office; any inquiries into this incident can be directed to the Sheriff’s Office. May 9 Officer Clark investigated a stolen vehicle from the 36200 block of Worthing Drive. The vehicle is a 1998 Green Saturn 4 door CA license 3XNE046. Officer Rollins investigated a stolen vehicle reported at NPD but occurred from a residence on Idlewild Court approximately 2 to 3 weeks prior. The vehicle is a Maroon 1997 Nissan Altima CA license 4UZG385. Officer Eriksen accepted a Citi-
zen’s Arrest at 6:14 p.m. of Shavonna Johnson of Oakland after she stole items from JC Penny. Johnson was arrested and booked at Fremont Jail. Officer Saunders located Carson McCabe of Newark at 7:33 p.m. inside the old GMC lot (Balentine Drive at Mowry School Road) behind a section of fencing that had been recently cut. Officer Saunders saw McCabe carrying an 8-foot piece of metal siding from the business. McCabe admitted that he was stealing from the business to sell the metal for scrap. McCabe was also in possession of several tools, including bolt
cutters; pull cables, and a volt meter. McCabe was arrested and booked at Fremont Jail. Officer Norvell responded to the 7900 block of Wells Avenue at 8:17 p.m. The residents discovered thier residence had been entered through an unlocked rear door between the hours of 7:10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The loss at this time is jewelry. Any person with any information concerning these incidents can contact the non-emergency line at 510578-4237. Information can also be left anonymously on the “silent witness” hotline at 510-578-4000, extension 500.
Shots fired investigation SUBMITTED BY LT. DARYL SEQUEIRA, MILPITAS PD On May 3, 2012, at approximately 9:28 p.m., Milpitas officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 2200 block of Shiloh Avenue. A group of individuals were standing in front of a residence when they noticed the suspect vehicle described as a beige sedan occupied by 4-5 Hispanic males, drive past the street several times. The vehicle parked on an adjacent street and two subjects exited the vehicle. One of the suspects suddenly produced a handgun and fired several shots towards the group. Nobody was struck or injured by the bullets, however two parked vehicles suffered minor damage. The suspects ran back to the vehicle and fled the scene. The case is still under investigation. Milpitas Police Department is actively investigating the shooting. Anyone with any information regarding this incident 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 http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/government/police/crime_tip.asp
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Dear EarthTalk: Are there health or environmental concerns with LED lightbulbs, which may soon replace compact fluorescents as the green-friendly light bulb of choice? -- Mari-Louise, via e-mail Indeed, LED (light emitting diode) lighting does seem to be the wave of the future right now, given the mercury content and light quality issues with the current king-of-the-hill of green bulbs, the compact fluorescent (CFL). LEDs use significantly less energy than even CFLs, and do not contain mercury. And they are becoming economically competitive with CFLs at the point of purchase while yielding superior quality lighting and energy bill savings down the line. But LEDs do have a dark side. A study published in late 2010 in the journal Environmental Science and Technology found that LEDs contain lead, arsenic and a dozen other potentially dangerous substances. LEDs are touted as the next generation of lighting,” says Oladele Ogunseitan, one of the researchers behind the study and chair of the University of California (UC)Irvine’s Department of Population Health & Disease Prevention. “But as we try to find better products that do not deplete energy resources or contribute to global warming, we have to be vigilant [about] toxicity hazards….” Ogunseitan and other UC-Irvine researchers tested several types of LEDs, including those used as Christmas lights, traffic lights, car headlights and brake lights. What did they find? Some of the worst offenders were low-intensity red LEDs, which were found to contain up to eight times the amount of lead, a known neurotoxin, allowed by California state law and which, according to researchers, “exhibit significant cancer and noncancer potentials due to the high content of arsenic and lead.” Meanwhile, white LEDs contain the least lead, but still harbor large amounts of nickel, another heavy metal that causes allergic reactions in as many as one in five of us upon exposure. And the copper found in some LEDs can pose an environmental threat if it accumulates in rivers and lakes where it can poison aquatic life. Ogunseitan adds that while breaking open a single LED and breathing in its fumes wouldn’t likely cause cancer, our bodies hardly need more toxic substances floating around, as the com-
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bined effects could be a disease trigger. If any LEDs break at home, Ogunseitan recommends sweeping them up while wearing gloves and a mask, and disposing of the debris - and even the broom - as hazardous waste. Furthermore, crews dispatched to clean up car crashes or broken traffic lights (LEDs are used extensively for automotive and traffic lighting) should wear protective clothing and handle material as hazardous waste. LEDs are currently not considered toxic by law and can be disposed of in regular landfills. According to Ogunseitan, LED makers could easily reduce the concentrations of heavy metals in their products or even redesign them with truly safer materials, especially if state or federal regulators required them to do so. “Every day we don’t have a law that says you cannot replace an unsafe product with another unsafe product, we’re putting people’s lives at risk,” he concludes. “And it’s a preventable risk.” Of course, we all need some kind of lighting in our lives and, despite their flaws, LEDs may still be the best choice regarding light quality, energy use and environmental footprint. That said, researchers are busy at work on even newer lighting technologies that could render even today’s green choices obsolete. CONTACT: UC-Irvine study, www.pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/es101052q?prevSearch=irvine%2Bled. EarthTalk® is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Magazine (www.emagazine.com). Send questions to: earthtalk@emagazine.com. Subscribe: www.emagazine.com/subscribe. Free Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial.
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SUBMITTED BY MARY ANDERSON Over the past four years, the state has slashed spending on higher education to close yawning budget gaps caused by the financial crisis. The budget cuts have led to steep tuition hikes, course cutbacks, staff layoffs and rowdy student protests. The UC and CSU systems each lost $750 million in state funding during the current fiscal year. That represents a roughly 20 percent cut for UC and 27 percent reduction for CSU. Brown previously said UC and CSU would each lose an additional $200 million if his tax initiative is not approved. But UC and CSU officials say the two systems could face even deeper cuts because the state's budget deficit is much larger than previously projected. At the CSU trustees meeting in Long Beach, administrators outlined ways to respond to further budget cuts: closing a campus, consolidating administrative services, creating “charter” campuses and programs financed by tuition, raising employees' health care premiums, increasing tenured faculty's teaching load and class sizes, reducing sabbaticals, and increasing tuition for out-of-state students and master's programs. Chancellor Charles Reed immediately ruled out closing a campus, but indicated he would support asking employees to pay 20 percent of their health care premiums to save $70 million a year. “Mostly, where we're going to end up is collective bargaining,” Reed said. “It's going to be a shared set of hurt.” The 23-campus Cal State system has already hiked tuition by 9 percent for this fall and frozen admissions for next spring in response to state budget cuts. A board committee on Tuesday approved a move to ask campus foundations to pay for raises of up to 10 percent for incoming campus presidents, so taxpayers don't have to pay for them. The measure is aimed at addressing criticism from faculty, students and lawmakers who say CSU shouldn't be giving pay raises to executives when it's hiking tuition, freezing employee pay and restricting student enrollment. The full board will vote on the policy change on Wednesday. –––– Associated Press writer Christina Hoag in Los Angeles contributed to this report.
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SUBMITTED BY GUY ASHLEY Voters have until May 29, 2012 to request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot for the June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary Election by completing the application on the back of their sample ballot, by sending a written request to the Registrar of Voters or by completing the online Vote-By-Mail application at www.acgov.org/rov. The Vote-By-Mail period for this election is from Monday, May 7 through Tuesday, May 29, 2012. All requests for Vote-By-Mail Ballots must be in writing and include the voter’s signature. Law precludes the Registrar of Voters from issuing a ballot requested over the telephone. Requests may be mailed to the following address: Alameda County Registrar of Voters, 1225 Fallon Street, Room G-1, Oakland, CA 94612. The Registrar of Voters must receive all written requests for Vote-By-Mail Ballots no later than May 29, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Completed ballots must be returned to the Registrar of Voters or any polling station within Alameda County no later than the close of polls on Election Day. Postmarks are not accepted. For more information, contact the Registrar of Voters at (510) 272-6973.
May 11, 2012 continued from page 22 you're going to pay the bills.” And like many vets, he's now trying to find his way in an ultratight labor market, competing with millions of unemployed people, some with long resumes and proven records in the civilian workplace. Some vets face even more hurdles: job-hunting skills that are rusty after spending months, or years, in uniform. No college degree. And little exposure to a business culture that has its own language and rules. “We've had to be entrepreneurial and innovative and think on the fly and manage people and logistics ... we know that we have the skills,” says Matthew Colvin, who advises companies on hiring as a member of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. “But it's hard to convey our worth a lot of times because we know it in military terms, not in civilian terms.” “Sometimes we hide the fact that we're veterans,” adds Colvin, an Air Force vet of two tours in Afghanistan. “I don't think that's the way it should be. ... We've got more life experience than the kid coming out of college or even the guy who's maybe equally qualified on paper.” Vets aren't the only ones spreading the we-need-work message. Their plight has attracted powerful support from the White House and Capitol Hill to Fortune 500 companies, resulting in tax breaks, job fairs and pledges to hire hundreds of thousands who served. Colvin says it's too early to gauge the impact of those efforts – some are just getting underway – on a population saddled with high unemployment. In 2011, the jobless level for those who've served since Sept. 11, 2001, was 12.1 percent, compared with 8.7 percent for the non-veteran public, according to federal statistics. Among men 18 to 24 for the veteran group, it was nearly 21/2 times higher: 29.1 percent. In March, 10.3 percent of postSept. 11 vets were out of work. Colvin's group surveyed its own members last month and found a nearly 17 percent jobless rate. For those 20 to 24, it was almost 36
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Vets navigate tough new terrain – the job market percent. Experts say these numbers are likely to grow as more troops return from Afghanistan and hundreds of thousands of people separate from the military over the next five years. The anemic economy – the very reason some young people enlisted – is considered the main cause. But military and business experts also cite a lack of understanding among some employers of post-traumatic stress and a lack of appreciation for the abilities of returning troops. “Employers immediately think the trigger part of the military,” says T. McCreary, a retired rear admiral and president of Military.com. “They don't know or haven't had exposure to or forget there are a ton of jobs out there that have almost directly transferable skills – heavy equipment operators, machinists, welders, doctors, nurses, medical technicians, pilots, financial managers.'' That problem is even greater than it was 40 years ago when more management and company owners had military experience, he says. McCreary says some vets also struggle getting jobs at home using their specialized wartime skills – treating the wounded or driving big rigs, for instance – because they don't have the medical certification or commercial drivers' licenses required in some states. Eric Smith is a case in point. In congressional testimony last year, the former Navy corpsman and two-tour Iraq vet detailed his highpressure experience as a combat medic, heading a team that monitored a 20-bed intensive care unit. But he couldn't find a medical job when he returned. “In the civilian world, my military education and training did not translate because I didn't have a piece of paperwork saying so,” he said. “The resume that I thought would put me ahead of the pack actually put me behind.” Smith, who estimated the Navy spent more than $1 million to train him, described a desperate search to eke out a living, seeking out part-time jobs as a bartender and
mail sorter, working as a day laborer, volunteering to be a test patient in drug studies. He's now working on his EMT certification at a criminal justice academy in Virginia and has a job offer, according to the Iraq and Afghanistan vets' group. Those kinds of stories have turned the spotlight on vets and accomplished something rare in Washington – bipartisanship. Last year, Democrats and Republicans overwhelmingly supported a measure that President Barack Obama signed into law that provides tax credits to businesses hiring vets. It allows for up to $5,600 for each veteran unemployed longer than six months and as much as $9,600 for those with service-related disabilities out of work that same length of time. First lady Michelle Obama, along with the vice president's wife, Jill Biden, recently marked the year anniversary of their own campaign, Joining Forces, to help vets and their spouses, especially with employment. Mrs. Obama also has made a new push for hiring in and around military bases; her program announced in April it has lined up commitments for more than 15,000 jobs in the coming years, most in telemarketing and customer support companies. The private sector has stepped in, too. Some are small ventures. For example, Ray Sizer, co-founder of National Energy Solutions in Levittown, Pa., an energy efficient lighting and electrical contractor, says hiring vets is a major priority and he hopes to add 10 or 15 for large projects now lined up. Sizer, a second-generation Navy vet, points out Levittown, a planned suburban community about 20 miles from Philadelphia, “was built on (World War II) veterans returning home. They all had opportunity. Now they're coming home to what opportunity? There's hardly any.” On a much larger scale, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has established the Hiring Our Heroes program, sponsoring about 150 job
fairs around the nation, working closely with about two dozen major employers, as well as thousands of smaller companies. In March, the chamber, partnering with Capital One, announced a campaign to hire a half million veterans and military spouses by the end of 2014. Several companies have already committed to adding more than 10,000. Kevin Schmiegel, a Marine vet who founded and heads the program, says many veterans return to communities where they have families and support systems, but where opportunities are scarce. “Most folks leaving the military are really making a decision of the heart rather than go where the jobs are,” he says. That's especially hard on younger vets who enlisted straight from high school and have little or no work history. “A large majority are going into the job market with their eyes closed,” he says. “We need to help them make informed decisions” so they know where there are growth industries. Schmiegel says human resource managers and recruiters also need to be better educated to understand most vets with post-traumatic stress can function fine in the workplace. A 2010 poll conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management found 46 percent of those of those surveyed thought PTSD or other mental health issues could be a challenge when hiring people with military experience. That survey, of 429 human resource managers, found 60 percent felt the same way about transferring military skills to the civilian workplace. Caleb Wohlford never expected that problem. He'd been a cargo specialist in Iraq and worked for a cardboard company before deploying, so he figured he'd settle into factory work back home in Kokomo, Ind. In two years, he found just one job – in construction – but that ended last October when business dried up. After six months of unemployment, an aunt told him about an opening at her factory.
He's set to start next week, operating a forklift. “I honestly didn't think it would be this difficult,” Wohlford says. “When you get out of the military, they tell you there are all these people out there begging to give you a job (because you're a vet). There's not anybody. You're in the same race as everybody else. ... It's miserable being out of work.” The timing of his offer couldn't be better. Wohlford says his unemployment had expired, his bills were mounting and he and his wife were stretching her income from selling cosmetics from home to support six kids, ages 7 to 12. They also had no health insurance. “It's an amazing relief,” Wohlford says. “I almost can't wait to take my kids to the eye doctor. Now it won't be so much of a burden.” Wohlford ‘s success came after he'd applied for more than 100 jobs. He couldn't even get rehired at his old factory, though he says he left on good terms. “I didn't think they owed me that job,” he says. “But I don't see how I couldn't meet the requirements. I don't see how anyone could better meet the requirements.” He's grateful, too, for the new opportunity, knowing his family connection was crucial. “I got lucky,'' he says. “I knew somebody in the right place.'' Marcus Washington is hoping for his break, having returned from Iraq last fall after his third tour. While scouting out potential employers at the Chicago job fair, he confessed that after being in the Army much of the last 11 years, looking for work is “somewhat intimidating .. Military experience should count for something. If you weigh it on a scale, it should be the same as a college degree.” After one tour in Iraq, Washington, 30, became a prison guard in Arkansas, but didn't like the atmosphere, so he re-enlisted, he says, partly because of the regular salary. Washington says he's taking job tips from his fiancee, a human resources manager, but it takes some continued on page 24
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adjustment. “When you trade your combat boots for a shirt and tie and you hope someone hires you, it's hard convincing them and,’ he says, “it's hard convincing myself that I can compete for a job.” Matthew Pizzo has the confidence, but it hasn't made a difference – yet. He enlisted at 17 – he was scheduled to report for basic training on Sept. 11, 2001 – and when he finished his Air Force duty in Iraq, he earned a bachelor's degree in international business at the University of Colorado. He started looking for work before graduation but didn't know how to write a good resume or how to network. “I never got any training on how the civilian world operates,” he says. “Nothing prepared me.” The military has an extensive transition assistance program to smooth the way out of the military, but Pizzo says when he left in
2005, it offered little guidance. Despite improvements, some vets still believe more needs to be done. Acting on a professor's suggestion, Pizzo enrolled in New York Law School and graduated last May, immediately scoping out legal, business and financial firms. He had military training. He'd handled stressful situations, managed projects and operated with limited resources. He had two degrees. He figured that was a good foundation for a promising career. Some 75 resumes later, he's still looking. Businesses, he says, see his credentials and conclude: “It would be risky to assume you could apply those skills in an office setting.” One potential employer, he says, surprised him by saying: “You're a little old to try to start working in the banking industry.” The 29-year-old, he suggested, might be uncomfortable taking orders from a younger boss. Pizzo senses trepidation, too, from prospective bosses, who may
be leery of his wartime experience. “I think they're probably concerned, or at least it's in the back of people's minds that I won't be able operate in their landscape, maybe because of things I've seen.” Pizzo figures he'd have a better shot if he'd gone the traditional college-work route, and made connections along the way. “It would be rare to find five people on a base who know five people on Wall Street,” he says. When he recently lobbied in Washington with other members of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, a colonel told him companies are eager to hire veterans and mentioned one financial firm. Coincidentally, Pizzo had already applied there. When he came home, he had a rejection letter. Pizzo presses on, certain he has much to offer. “Whoever gives me the opportunity,” he says, “will hit the jackpot.”
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ARTICLE AND PHOTO SUBMITTED BY JEAN LORENO The Tech Challenge, a signature program of The Tech Museum, is an annual team design challenge for students in grades 5-12. It introduces and reinforces the science and engineering design process, with a hands-on project, geared to solving a real-world problem. This year, celebrating its 25th year, the competition has proven to be a landmark occasion. On April 21, the 1,433 contestants, led by Tim Ritchie, president of The Tech Museum of Innovation, shouted in unison, “I’m going to do the thing I think I cannot do!” This year’s real world problem was “Earthquakes,” occurrences which are unavoidable and whose aftermath could be disastrous. Fremont’s Hopkins Junior High School team (“Seismic Wave Busters”), created a device with common, low cost materials that would reach and rescue a person stranded on
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the severely damaged Golden Gate Bridge. To rescue the survivor, the team developed, brainstormed, presented ideas by designing, constructing and repeatedly testing. Throughout the months leading up to the competition, the students documented their creative process in a design journal. The “Seismic Wave Busters” team members, who participated in this challenge, were Hopkins 8th graders: Dwayne Bhatia, Shivam Parikh, Nihal Maunder and Ravi Bethamcharla. They successfully “rescued their survivor” and also won the award for Best Verbal Presentation in the Style and Presentation category.
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Trashion Show was the culmination of a weeklong celebration of Earth Day at Sunol Glen. Each day, students participated in various classroom presentations and activities aimed at showcasing the small steps each person can take to reduce waste and take better care of our planet. Students and staff at Sunol Glen are all working together to be more environmentally friendly. Students are encouraged to pack “zero waste” lunches and table scraps from the cafeteria are composted in the school garden. The school’s “Green Team” collects CRV cans and bottles on the last Friday of every month, and has placed recycle bins around the campus to help students properly sort and dispose of their waste. The event has grown in popularity since its inception in 2010. Trashion’s first show had just 13 participants—this year, 45 students created a wearable item! While some styles were created from repurposed or outgrown clothing items, many took the “trash” theme to heart, literally fashioning wearable items out of trash. Duct tape, plastic grocery bags, empty juice pouches and candy wrappers, empty food packaging, used gift cards, and cardboard boxes were just some of the supplies used to create the designs. Parent volunteers Heather Caruso-Maxey and Cammie Clark spearheaded the Trashion Show and helped students transform their designs from
Sixth grader Madeline Joly covered an old sundress with newspaper and dried markers for her “Lady Liberty” look.
sketch to completion. Design workshops began in early March, where students learned different techniques for working with varied supplies and received assistance in the design process. When the lights dimmed and the music started playing, students paraded the runway one by one, showcasing weeks of hard work and creativity. Principal/Superintendent Molly Barnes applauded the efforts of the students. “It is wonderful to see students so concerned about our environment. While the Trashion Show is a fun event for the school, it also is a great reminder of how many things get thrown away that might be able to be used for something else. Their creativity is inspiring!” While most of us wouldn’t even consider wearing our garbage, we can all make an effort to find ways to reuse, repurpose, or recycle what otherwise would end up in the dump. And that earth-friendly attitude will never go out of style!
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Second grader Sofia James modeled a “newsworthy” dress designed by seventh graders Kristen Benz, Surina Bothra, and Aditi Hosagandi.
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Light By The Mountain Church 606 H St., Union City 510-378-0159
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
Upper Room Church 500 Harris Rd., Hayward 510-276-1894
Word International Ministries 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-366-5995 www.wordinternational.com
Emmanuel Mission Church 5885 Smith Ave., Newark (510) 793-6332 www.cmalliance.org
Fremont Asian Christian Church Meets Centerville Community Center 3355 Country Drive, Fremont 510-795-2828 www.fremontasianchristianchurch.org Fremont Community Church 39700 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-657-0123 www.gofcc.org
Jyoti Fellowship church Located in First Church of the Nazarene 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-427-0491 Liberty Church International Veteran’s Bldg., 37154 Second St. (Fremont Niles) 510-324-1400 www.libertyvision.org Mount Olive Ministries 1989 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas 408-262-0506 www.mt-olive.org
WORD OF LIFE - A Foursquare Church 1675 Graham Ave., Newark 510-754-9438
CHRISTIAN (ESPANOL) Arbol de Vida 4140 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-790-2140 Iglesia Apostolica de Union City 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-489-0687 www.ucapostolic.org
CHRISTIAN INDONESIAN
CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-793-5439
CHRISTIAN REFORMED Christ’s Community Church 25927 Kay Ave., Hayward 510-782-6010 ccchayward@sbcglobal.net
EPISCOPAL St. James Episcopal Church 37051 Cabrillo Terr., Fremont 510-797-1492 www.saintj.com Holy Cross Episcopal Church Heyer and Center St., Castro Valley 510 - 889-7233 www.holycrosscv.org
EVANGELICAL COVENANT South Bay Community Church 47385 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont 510-490-9500 www.sobcc.org
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF AMERICA Newark Community Church 37590 Sycamore St., Newark 510-796-7729 www.newarkcommunitychurch.org
Graceful Christian Community Church At Immanuel Presbyterian Church - 5 PM 4333 Hansen Ave., Fremont 510-792-1831 www.gracefulcommunity.org
Asian Indian Church Ministries Meet at Newark Community Church 510-795-7770 www.asianindianchurchministries.org
Adonai Indonesian Christian Fellowship 2603 Quail Ct., Union City 510-475-5377
Bridges Community Church 505 Driscoll Road, Fremont 510-651-2030 www.bridgescc.org
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HINDU TEMPLE Paramahamsa Nithyananda Meditation - Sundays at 3:30 p.m. 451 Los Coches St., Milpitas 510-813 6474 www.LifeBliss.org Shreemaya Krishnadham 25 Corning Ave., Milpitas 408-586-0006 www.bayvp.org Vedic Dharma Samaj Hindu Temple and Cultural Center 3676 Delaware Dr., Fremont 510-659-0655 www.fremonttemple.org
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 filamucc@sbcglobal.net
Fremont Congregational Church 38255 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-793-3970 www.fremontucc.net Niles Congregational Church 255 H St., Fremont 510-797-0895 www.nccucc.org San Lorenzo Community Church 945 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 510-276-4808 The Little Brown Church 141 Kilkare Rd., Sunol 925-862-2004 www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org United Church of Hayward 30540 Mission Blvd. Hayward (510) 471-4452 www.haywarducc.org
UNITY CHURCH Unity of Fremont 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont at the First Christian Church 510-797-5234 www.unityoffremont.org
VIETNAMESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Vietnamese Christian & Missionary Alliance Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-623-9063 www.htnewark.org
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