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September 4, 2012

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s an introduction to fall, the circus is coming to town. Circus Vargas is prepared to entertain and amaze spectators with a fantastic and spectacular show for “children of all ages.” Following a successful stop in Milpitas, performances are scheduled in Hayward at the Southland Mall through September 10, followed by the appearance of the “Big Top” at the NewPark Mall in Newark for eight performances of fun-filled family entertainment.

Hand-made in Milan, Italy, the Big Top tent – 90,000 square feet of fabric supported by 500 stakes and over four miles of rope and cable – provides seating for 1,500 people. Replicating the era when all circus acts were performed under a massive tent, set-up is not an easy task. At the crack of dawn, 30 men start a seven-hour process of raising the Big Top, and, when it is time to move on, carefully repack the tent for travel to the next town. continued on page 15

BY NISHA PATEL PHOTOS BY ALLAN MENDEZ/EBRPD Garin Regional Park is hosting its annual Apple Festival and kids of all ages are invited to enjoy apples galore along with a host of farm and ranch-style activities.

Garin Farm was a working farm, owned by the Garin family along with the Myers sisters of Alameda who lived in an estate a short distance away. The Apple Festival was inspired when over 80 heritage apple trees were donated to the park in the 1980s.

There are now over 150 varieties of apples, grown on 280 trees, on the farm that ripen at different times of the year, from spring through fall. continued on page 17

SUBMITTED BY SACHIE JOHNS To promote art in the community, The Fremont Art Association (FAA) will hold a one-day Plein-Aire (outdoor) Paint Out at scenic Lake Elizabeth/Central Park in Fremont. Artists will paint until 2 p.m., followed by a reception. The event is co-sponsored by Olive Hyde Art Guild, the Fremont Cultural Arts Council, City of Fremont and Mission Coffee Roasting Company.

Participating artists are not limited to the park; they may choose any location of their choice within the city of Fremont, however paintings from reference photographs are not accepted. Bring all necessary painting supplies, including an easel and chair if needed, a bag lunch and drinking water for the day. Hats, umbrellas, and sunscreen are encouraged. All works submitted for the People’s Choice and/or Silent Auction must be framed, including matting for works on paper. No exceptions.

Open to everyone, entry fees for nonmembers include FAA membership through the end of the year. All two-dimensional mediums will be accepted: oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, and mixed media. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Due to City of Fremont regulations, all participants must pre-register – entry deadline, Wednesday, September 12 - since financial transactions are prohibited on City property. Registration forms and Rules are available at the FAA Centre/Gallery, 37697 Niles Blvd, Fremont (corner of J Street) or at: www.FremontArtAssociation.org. Participants must be 18 years or older. Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 12.

Artists are encouraged to mark their calendars and participate in this fun event. For the general public, a stroll around Lake Elizabeth on a Saturday morning can be extra special when sharing artist perceptions of the view.

Outdoor Paint Out Saturday, Sept 15 Lake Elizabeth/Central Park, Fremont 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Artists’ Reception Park Pavilion 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

(510) 792-0905, (510) 656-4939 www.fremontartassociation.org Entry Fees: $25 non-members/$15 FAA members

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Top Hat XXVI targets state-of the-art technology for patients requiring neurosurgery

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ach year the Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation hosts the Top Hat dinner dance to help raise funds for equipment or services that will improve patient care at Washington Hospital. Proceeds from this year’s

Neurosurgeon Dr. Sandeep Kunwar and his wife, Purvi, are the chairs of Top Hat XXVI. This year’s event will underwrite the purchase of BrainSuite®, a high-tech imaging system that helps surgeons navigate very precisely in the brain and spine.

gala will underwrite the purchase of BrainSuite®, a high-tech imaging system that helps surgeons navigate very precisely in the brain and spine.

“With BrainSuite, a surgeon can create a three-dimensional model of a patient’s brain or spine, using CT images taken during an operation,” says Dr. Sandeep Kunwar, a neurosurgeon at Washington Hospital and co-medical director of the Gamma Knife® Program, medical director of the Endoscopic Skull Base and Pituitary Center and co-medical director of the Movement Disorders Program.

“Viewing these images, which are displayed in the operating room on touchsensitive, flat-panel monitors, we can place implants in the spine without damaging the spinal column, and remove tumors in the brain without destroying vital brain tissue,” explains Dr. Kunwar. “For the patient, this image-guided surgical technology means smaller incisions, faster healing, and fewer complications.”

Help Build “Operating Room of the Future” Dr. Kunwar and his wife, Purvi, are chairing this year’s Top Hat event.

“Purvi and I are very excited to chair this wonderful event,” says Dr. Kunwar.

“We encourage friends and colleagues to attend Top Hat in support of Washington Hospital. Come enjoy a fun evening and know you’ll be helping build this community’s operating room of the future.”

“The Top Hat Committee is hard at work planning an exciting evening for attendees,” says Demetrious Shaffer, President of the Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation. “If you join us, I guarantee you will have a fabulous evening and you’ll go home proud of having supported our talented doctors and nurses at Washington Hospital.”

The evening will start with a hosted reception followed by an elegant dinner catered by McCalls Catering and Events, which for over three decades has been widely recognized for its exceptional cuisine and attentive staff. After dinner, guests can dance the night away to a live band or enjoy a cocktail and conversation in the lounge.

Enjoy a glamorous evening of fine food and incredible entertainment at Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation’s 26th Annual Top Hat Dinner Dance.The black-tie-optional event will be held on Saturday, October 13, in the Grand Tent at Washington West. To purchase tickets or become a sponsor, call (510) 7913428 or email foundation@whhs.com.

If supporting a good cause among friends while enjoying a glamorous evening of fine food and incredible entertainment appeals to you, then reserve your ticket to Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation’s 26th Annual Top Hat Dinner Dance. The black-tie-optional event will be held on Saturday, October 13, in the Grand Tent at Washington West. To purchase tickets or become a sponsor, please call the Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation at (510) 791-3428 or email foundation@whhs.com.

Celebrating 26 years First held at the Top of the Mark in San Francisco, Top Has has grown dramatically since its beginning twenty-six years ago.

Now, more than 650 revelers join the Foundation every year for the gala hosted in a grand tent adjacent to Washington West.

The décor is always incredible and provides a night of memories you won’t want to miss.

The Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation plays a key role in ensuring Tri-City residents have access to the most

advanced medical care available today. Established in 1983 as a separately incorporated nonprofit organization, the Foundation’s mission is to enhance Washington Hospital Healthcare System by raising public awareness and securing financial support. The Foundation helps Washington Hospital meet the community’s healthcare needs by funding state-of-theart medical equipment.

Don’t miss your opportunity to attend Top Hat XXVI! The hosted reception starts at 6 p.m., with dinner and dancing from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Individual tickets to the Top Hat Dinner Dance are $250, with proceeds benefitting the BrainSuite at Washington Hospital. For more details, to purchase tickets or to become a sponsor, please call the Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation at (510) 791-3428 or email foundation@whhs.com. For more nformation about the Foundation or Top Hat, visit www.whhs.com/foundation.

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

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting, August 8th, 2012 Show Times: Tuesday, September 4 (8 a.m. & 8 p.m.)

Wednesday, September 5 (2 a.m. & 2 p.m.)

Thursday, September 6 (8 a.m. & 8 p.m.)

Friday, September 7(2 a.m. & 2 p.m.)

Saturday, September 8 (6 a.m. & 6 p.m.)

Sunday, September 9 (6 a.m. & 6 p.m.)

Monday, September 10 (2 a.m. & 2 p.m.)

Disaster Preparedness Show Times:Wednesday, September 5 (12 a.m. and 12 p.m.)

Learn how to develop a disaster plan and checklist for you and your family. Several approaches on how to prepare for specific disasters including fire, earthquake, terrorism, severe storms and power outage are discussed.

Superbugs: Are We Winning the Germ War? Show Times: Saturday, September 8 (4 a.m. and 4 p.m.)

Antibiotic resistant infections are something that everyone should be aware of. A leading physician and infectious disease specialist discusses the causes of these infections and what community members can do to protect themselves.

Voices InHealth:The Legacy Strength Training System Show Times:Thursday, September 6 (7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.)

The Legacy Strength Training Program is a unique strength training program that focuses on slow, intense movements rather than fast repetitions. Learn about the personalized approach to this scientifically based fitness program.

Community Based Senior Supportive Services Show Times: Sunday, September 9 (2 a.m. and 2 p.m.)

Are you aware of services, programs and opportunities that support seniors in our community? This program covers a variety of community-based services from door-to-door transportation services to a multi-lingual senior helpline.

Keys to Healthy Eyes Show Times: Friday, September 7 (4:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.)

Diabetes can take a serious toll on your body, including your eyes. A Washington Hospital ophthalmologist discusses some of the common eye problems that affect people with diabetes including diabetic retinopathy.

Voices InHealth: Radiation Safety Show Times: Monday, September 10 (11:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m.)

A Washington Hospital radiologist and radiation safety office discusses radiation exposure and the current precautions that Washington Hospital has put in place to ensure patient safety.

Watch InHealth on Your Tablet or Smartphone!

Visit Us On Facebook & Twitter

Don’t forget that you can now watch InHealth Channel television shows and other Washington Hospital videos at any time from your mobile device or tablet computer. Visit www.whhs.com or www.inhealth.tv to downstream InHealth programs 24/7.

You can now stay connected to Washington Hospital on Facebook and Twitter. Browse our calendar of upcoming events, seminars and other happenings taking place at your community hospital.

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enopause is a natural occurrence that happens between the ages of 45 and 55 for most women. It marks the end of a woman’s monthly cycle and ability to have children. But sometimes menopause can be caused by a surgical procedure or pharmacological treatments like chemotherapy.

“When the ovaries are surgically removed, menopause is immediate,” said Dr. Sudeepthi Prasad, a Fremont gynecologist and member of the Washington Hospital medical staff. “The symptoms literally happen overnight.”

Prasad will explain how this occurs and ways to manage symptoms at an upcoming class titled “Induced Menopause.” The free class is scheduled for Wednesday, September 12, from 7 to 8 p.m. It will be held in the Women’s Center Conference Room, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. You can register online at www.whhs.com or call (510) 608-1301 for more information.

During the natural menopause process, the ovaries stop making eggs and produce less estrogen and progesterone, Prasad explained. Menstrual periods occur less frequently and eventually stop. These hormonal changes can cause menopause symptoms, with the most common being hot flashes and night sweats. Other symptoms include a pounding or racing heart, trouble sleeping, headaches, mood swings, decreased interest in sex, and vaginal dryness.

Unlike natural menopause, induced menopause causes a sudden and dramatic loss of estrogen. Learn how this occurs and ways to manage symptoms at an upcoming class titled “Induced Menopause.”

The free class is on Wednesday, September 12, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Washington Women’s Center Conference Room, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont. Register online at www.whhs.com.

The recent cases of a rare life-threatening respiratory disease among people who visited Yosemite National Park earlier this summer have raised concerns about how the disease is contracted and how it can be prevented and treated.

So far, the National Park Service has announced that there have been three confirmed cases and an additional probable case of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). Two people have died, including a man from Alameda County.

All four people stayed in tent cabins in Curry Village at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley in mid-June.

“Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a very rare disease caused by a group of viruses, called hantaviruses, that are carried by rodents such as mice and rats,” says infectious disease specialist Dr. Dianne Martin, who co-chairs the Infection Control team at Washington Hospital. As of July 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had recorded a total of only 602 cases of HPS nationwide since the disease was first identified in 1993. A total of 50 cases had been reported in California prior to the recent announcements.

“There is absolutely no evidence to date that you can catch HPS from another person or from a blood transfusion,” she emphasizes. “The virus is spread to humans through exposure to rodent saliva, urine or feces droppings. Typically, that exposure happens when people breathe in air that is contaminated by the virus. For example, when someone sweeps up rodent droppings or nesting materials, tiny particles containing the virus get into the air.

“It also may be possible for people to get the virus if they touch something that has been contaminated and then touch their nose or mouth,” she adds. “There was one case here in California about 10 years ago where it appears to have been caused by food that may have been contaminated. Exposure to the virus through a bite by an infected rodent is considered extremely rare.”

“With induced menopause, the symptoms can be more severe,” she added.

“Unlike natural menopause, when estrogen levels decline over several years, induced menopause causes a sudden and dramatic loss of estrogen.”

Prasad will talk about some of the causes of induced menopause. For example, the ovaries may need to be removed to treat cancer, endometriosis, or other medical conditions.

“We try to remove only one ovary to avoid induced menopause,” she said.

“But that is not always possible depending on the diagnosis.”

Chemotherapy is a common cause of pharmacological-induced menopause.

The powerful drugs often kill healthy cells in addition to the cancer cells, and the ovaries are very susceptible to damage by chemotherapy, Prasad explained. Radiation therapy is also commonly used to treat cancer. While it targets the specific area where the cancer is located, it can also affect healthy cells in that area. Radiation directed at the pelvic area is likely to damage the ovaries, inducing menopause.

Managing Symptoms She will discuss ways for women who experience induced menopause to manage the symptoms, including hormone replacement therapy. Estrogen can be taken alone or in combination with progesterone, depending on whether the woman still has her uterus and other risk factors.

“Hormone replacement therapy is the most effective way to reduce menopausal symptoms,” Prasad said. “Some women are concerned about taking hormones because the Women’s Health Initiative

study showed an increased risk for breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke with hormone replacement therapy. But the study focused on older, postmenopausal women, and many already had heart disease. The risk is actually very low. For many women with early menopause, the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. I would not recommend hormone replacement therapy for women who already have breast cancer or heart disease.”

Prasad said women should use the lowest effective dose possible and she recommends the patch rather than the pill form.

She will explain the different types of hormone therapies available today, including bioidentical hormones. These hormones are plant-based and formulated to have the same chemical structure as the hormones the body makes, she said.

She will also talk about some alternative therapies that may help to reduce the symptoms of menopause. For example, certain medications for hypertension can help to reduce hot flashes. Women who exercise regularly often have milder symptoms than sedentary women, and eating a healthy diet that includes soy-based products and plenty of fruits and vegetables may also help, she added.

“The best course for managing symptoms depends on the severity of those symptoms and certain health conditions,” Prasad said. “For women who only have a couple hot flashes a day, lifestyle changes may be enough. But for those who are having symptoms that are significantly impacting quality of life, hormone replacement therapy may be the best option.”

For information about other services offered at the Washington Women’s Center, visit www.whhs.com/womenscenter.

“Treatment is essentially the same as for the flu, with bed rest and plenty of fluids,” explains Dr. Martin. “Acetaminophen may be used to control fever and pain. Other medications may be administered if the patient is experiencing low blood pressure. In some serious cases in the ICU setting, a surgeon may perform a procedure called ‘extracorporeal oxygenation,’ inserting a tube into the patient’s body and using an oxygen pump to increase the oxygen levels in the body.”

Preventing Hantavirus Exposure Anyone who comes in contact with There are several different rodents is at risk for exposure to hanstrains of hantavirus. In Calitavirus, according to the CDC. fornia, the rodents that may “Wild rodents tend to be more carry hantavirus are deer mice. prevalent in rural areas, so people who According to the CDC, the live, work and vacation in rural areas strain of hantavirus that may be and the outdoors may be at a greater present in some deer mice is risk for hantavirus exposure,” Dr. Marcalled Sin Nombre. Deer mice tin suggests. “Obviously, as the cases in can be found throughout the Yosemite have shown, campers and country. In regions outside Calhikers in national and state parks may ifornia, different strains of hanbe at risk, too. However, a substantial tavirus that can cause HPS may number of HPS patients have been be carried by rice rats in the Infectious disease specialist Dr. Dianne Martin, who co-chairs the Infection people who were exposed to the virus southeastern U.S.; by whiteControl team at Washington Hospital, says that exposure to hantavirus typ- due to infestations of infected rodents footed mice in southern New ically happens when people breathe in air that is contaminated by the virus England, the Mid-Atlantic when someone sweeps up rodent droppings or nesting materials. To learn in their own homes or in nearby barns states, southern states, midadditional information about hantaviruses and HPS visit the CDC Web site or storage areas.”

Dr. Martin offers several suggeswestern and western states, and at www.cdc.gov/hantavirus. tions for limiting your potential for Mexico; and by cotton rats in toms also might include headaches, chills, exposure to hantavirus: the southeastern U.S. and in Central and dizziness, nausea, diarrhea or vomiting.

• Keep rodents out of your home by sealSouth America.

HPS rarely causes a runny nose, sore ing holes or gaps inside and outside the The CDC cautions that other rodents throat or rash. house where they can enter, such as under may carry strains of hantavirus that cause “As the disease progresses, it can crecabinets, around pipes, in basements and HPS, but they have not yet been identiate serious respiratory problems,” she attics, around the foundation or around fied. In addition, other rodents may carry continues. “The person is likely to dedoors and windows. hantaviruses that cause a different infecvelop a chronic cough, shortness of tion called hemorrhagic fever with renal breath and an intense sense of pressure in • Consider using traps or bait if you have a serious infestation of rodents, syndrome (HFRS). The CDC therefore the chest. Even though these could be making sure you always carefully follow advises people to avoid close contact with symptoms of the flu, too, anyone who is the instructions provided and dispose of wild rodents in general. experiencing these symptoms and has all materials properly.

“If you are traveling outside the U.S., had a possible exposure to rural rodents • When cleaning up rodent urine or dropit’s important to note that there are more should call a doctor right away and expings, wear rubber gloves and spray the area hantaviruses in South America and Korea plain that potential exposure.” with a strong disinfectant or bleach solution than there are in North America,” Dr. The CDC reports that many individuand let it soak for several minutes before wipMartin says. “Because HPS has an incuba- als who contract HPS recover completely, tion period of anywhere between one and with no chronic infection or lasting effects. ing up with paper towels. Then mop or six weeks, you might not have any sympThe mortality rate of 38 percent, however, sponge the area again with a disinfectant or bleach solution. Wash your gloved hands toms until you get home.” is considerably higher than for influenza. thoroughly before taking off the gloves, and Symptoms, Complications and “There are no vaccines to immunize wash your hands again after you take off the Treatment of HPS people against hantaviruses, and there is gloves. Dispose of all paper towels, mop “Diagnosing HPS is difficult because no simple cure for HPS,” Dr. Martin says. heads and gloves in plastic bags and place the early symptoms are very non-specific “Because it is a viral disease, it can’t be them in covered trashcans. and mimic those of other diseases such as treated with antibiotics, which work only • About 20 percent of mice/rodents carry the flu,” Dr. Martin notes. “The hanagainst bacterial infections.” the disease and are usually asymptomatic, tavirus works its way into the lining of the Patients who are suspected of having so one cannot tell that a rodent is carrying lungs, creating inflammation. People may HPS may need to be hospitalized and rethe disease and people should avoid touchexperience a fever, fatigue and muscle ceive medical care in an intensive care ing the animals - dead or alive. aches, especially in the thighs, hips, back unit. The earlier a patient is treated, the and shoulders. In some cases, early sympbetter the chances for recovery. continued on page 5

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“Above all, do not sweep up rodent droppings, urine or nests with a broom or vacuum cleaner,” she emphasizes. “That would cause the virus particles to get into the air you are breathing.

“I also want to stress that HPS is exceedingly rare,” she adds. “I might see just one case in my lifetime. You are so much more likely to get the flu – so be sure you get your flu shot.

That’s one disease we really can help prevent!”

Yosemite National Park has a non-emergency phone line open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily to answer questions and concerns related to hantavirus exposure in the park: 209-372-0822. The CDC also has a hotline number: 404-639-1510. Additional information about hantaviruses and HPS also is available at the CDC Web site at www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/ The Web site also offers a booklet, “Facts About Hantaviruses.” that is available for downloading and contains additional suggestions for avoiding exposure to hantaviruses.

Why Music for Minors II? SUBMITTED BY CAROL ZILLI Make the musical difference in children's lives and your own by becoming a music docent in Music for Minors II (MFMII), the 501(c)(3) nonprofit keeping music in the schools since 1988 due to the void of arts education.

As MFMII approaches its 25th anniversary of community service, the need is even greater for community volunteers to offer their time sharing music with children in need.

Children need music for their healthy development and academic success. MFMII's mission is to nurture the love and literacy of music in children's classrooms and lives and provide them with performance opportunities so that they are balanced, motivated, selfconfident and committed to succeed in life filled with joy and hope for a better future.

To be sure children have the music they need, Music for Mi-

nors II seeks adult volunteers to take its annual fall music docent training class offered at the Fremont Adult School on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. in the Noll Center from Sept. 12th through Nov.16th.

Another class is also taught through the Castro Valley Adult School on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. 9:15 p.m. from Sept. 10th through Nov.14th. For more information visit www.musicforminors2.org, call 510-733-1189, or e-mail czilli@aol.com.

Training prepares the volunteers to share a wide variety of musical experiences for children in 1/2 hr. weekly lessons that fully engage the students along with their classroom teachers.

Singing/signing songs, rhythmic movement/dance, and simple instrumentation are just some of the fun-filled, enriching lessons shared by trained music docents.

SUBMITTED BY JULIE MACHADO Enjoy an afternoon of Beatles music featuring “No Fly List” and “Two of Us.” Hayward Odd Fellows Sycamore Lodge #129 is partnering with H.A.R.D. and the Mt. Eden High School Choir Booster Club for Music & Art in the Park on Sunday, September 9 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Hayward Memorial Park.

This is the fifth in a series of seven free concerts offered this summer by Hayward Odd Fellows Sycamore Lodge #129 and H.A.R.D. and local non-profits. The event is free, but tax-deductible

Children cheer as their docent enters the classroom and volunteers rave about the joy and fulfillment they receive in making music with children. Classroom teachers certify that their students are more focused, disciplined, respectful, and excited about school based on their MFMII experience. One first grader bursting with joy stated that he liked music better than cartoons at the end of his MFMII lesson.

Music is essential in life and in fact, it is life! Brain research verifies that music integrates the brain and is a vital part of learning and being. How can the schools afford not to have music since it is a powerful learning tool that raises test scores, unifies people, and has long-lasting effects.

It is the duty of the school to provide music for children but until every child has music in their core school curriculum, MFMII is a most effective alternative. Join us!

donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit the Mt. Eden High School Choir Booster Club.

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, a picnic (no alcohol), and enjoy a day in the park with music, art, dance and chess. Kids of all ages are welcome to come create chalk art, and chess players, bring your chess moves or come to learn!

This concert series continues on Sundays through September 23 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. and is free to the public. A tot lot, hiking trail, indoor pool and tennis courts are nearby. There is plenty of free parking.

Music & Art in the Park Sunday, September 9 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Hayward Memorial Park 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward www.haywardlodge.org

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Ohlone College President Dr. Gari Browning delivers State of College address SUBMITTED BY OHLONE COLLEGE Dr. Gari Browning delivered her annual State of the College address on Friday, August 24 to a packed house of faculty, students, and trustees including a webcast to the Newark campus. An important focus of the speech was on the statewide cuts to community college budgets and how those cuts have affected Ohlone’s ability to offer classes to students. Browning emphasized that community

Ohlone College President Dr. Gari Browning

colleges do not control their student enrollment, the fees they charge or their operating budget.

“CSU and UC set their own student fees and can raise these fees to make up for [budget] shortages. For community colleges, the number of students served and the amount of fees charged to students are established by the State,” said Browning.

As the state’s budget woes have increased over the past four years, the state has reduced funding to the community college system statewide. Each community college, including Ohlone, has received less funding year to year and has been told to reduce the number of classes offered and serve fewer students.

These budget cuts have forced Ohlone to reduce enrollment from 19,532 students in the 2008-2009

school year to 14,833 by the 2011-2012 school year, approximately a 24 percent reduction in its student population. Ohlone has managed to maintain a balanced budget without dipping into reserves until this past year, but is now cutting into reserve funds to balance the budget.

A proposition on the November 2012 ballot, Proposition 30, will provide some funding assistance to California Community Colleges. If passed, Prop 30 will restore a small amount of enrollment, allowing 20 more class sections to be added at Ohlone. This does not come close to restoring the college to former enrollment numbers.

The most significant advantage of Prop 30 is that it will stop further funding cuts to Ohlone’s budget and to the budgets of all community colleges statewide. If Prop 30 fails, in January another budget cut will come down from the state resulting in a large drop in the number of students served at Ohlone, from 14,833 down to 13,333, and a 7.3 percent cut to our budget.

A competing proposition, Prop 38 is an income tax that will direct funding only to the K-12 system but will not include community colleges in the additional funding, whereas Proposition 30 is comprehensive—the funding will include K-12 and public safety services such as police and fire. If Prop 38 passes it can cause Prop 30 to fail, even if Prop 30 gets more than 51 percent of the vote. If Prop 38 receives more votes than Prop 30 community college budgets will be cut, resulting in more students losing seats in community college classrooms.

Despite budget woes, Ohlone has a number of ventures that are self-sustaining and revenue generating. In addition, the college is saving money through solar power energy production. And Ohlone is once again exploring the option of developing its frontage property along Mission Boulevard as a means of long-term revenue creation. These and other cost-saving ideas are being applied to help the college through difficult fiscal times. However, if Proposition 30 fails to be approved by voters, the college will need to consider more drastic budget reduction options. The college continues to work at becoming less dependent on the fluctuations of state funding to serve students in our community.

To read the full transcript of the President’s speech or to view the video archive, please visit www.ohlone.edu/president.

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To the Hayward Unified School District community We were excited to announce the Second Annual Million Father March for Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) on the first day of classes; male figures bringing their children to school on the first day of classes.

Over the last few weeks, I have been thinking about "leadership," and what it means and looks like. The issue continues to be an important topic to improving our school district. As trustees, we must realize that constructive conflict resolution is the best way to guarantee effective leadership for HUSD. In order for our district to flourish for our students’ sake, the Board of Trustees needs to lead effectively and efficiently. We need to allow for conflict, which is healthy for any organization and, at the same time, work through that conflict openly, and constructively.

There have been developments over the last several months which I feel have distracted our community, staff, Trustees, and unfortunately, even our students. Recent articles on the website: www.ebcitizen.com have reported alleged improprieties with members of our school board. We must acknowledge this negativity, seek the truth, learn from the experience, and move forward while remembering this lesson as it becomes history so we can put forth an effort not to make the same mistakes again. Hopefully this acknowledgement will guide and lead us to a level of increased trust and success of our school district to benefit our students in a positive way.

The Board held a special meeting Wednesday, August 8, with the expectation that amended bylaws would be presented. However, the discussion was a rehash of the first reading of some bylaws presented at the July 25 meeting.

On July 25 all board Trustees were able to comment on the bylaws they felt needed amending. Staff was to work on the amendments, consult legal counsel, and bring the bylaws back to the board for a second reading at a later date.

At the August 8 meeting, it was stated that the Board directed staff to bring these policies back to us at a special board meeting for another first reading. In reviewing the video (http://www.husd.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=13430520199 31) from our meeting on July 25, it was never stated to bring these policies back for another first reading. The miscommunication of the reason for this meeting shows the need to work on clear communication strategies to minimize confusion in an effort to not waste money and staff time.

What I feel should have been one of the topics of the August 8 meeting, a request made per our current board bylaws, was the exploration and discussion of the HUSD facilities master plan (which can be read at http://www.husd.k12.ca.us/FacilitiesMP). Had we done so, we could have revisited plans pertaining to the retrofit, safety, modernization, and technological upgrade of existing schools in the district. We have been able to see the results of this master plan with the building of several new schools. It is unfortunate that the Board of Trustees has been prohibited from engaging in a conversation about this plan. It is my hope that through leadership, Trustees will engage in periodic discussions about the master plan, reach out to the community, and have dynamic conversations to create plans to improve our facilities for all of our students so they may have the opportunity to learn 21st century skills in 21st century buildings!

This will also be beneficial for the employees of our district as they will be able to work more efficiently in modern and safe facilities, and with the latest technology.

Our schools are outdated. If we expect our children to have a world-class education, we need to provide them with world-class facilities.

HUSD has the opportunity and ability to grow into a unified district of success for all students. The community is clamoring for change, demanding improvement, and insisting upon accountability. The Board of Trustees must follow bylaws and govern through policy and hold staff accountable for executing plans aimed at raising achievement for all students. This is an opportunity to understand that we are all leaders and need to work collectively at strengthening education opportunities for all of our students.

Looking forward to the 2012-13 school year William McGee Member, Board of Trustees, Hayward Unified School District

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Counseling Corner Cool Jobs in the Tri-City Area

BY ANNE CHAN, PHD, MFT

H

ow would you like to have a job where you get to clown around all day long? Well, Lori Carr, a.k.a. Peek a Boo the Clown (www.entertainment-bayarea.com), gets to do precisely that. She is a professional clown in the Tri-City area who makes her living by clowning. But be assured that she takes her job very seriously.

Carr has been a professional clown in the Tri-Cities since 1999. Before she became a clown, she had other more conventional jobs

at a couple of high profile Bay Area companies where she was given opportunities to create events offsite. She enjoyed this aspect of her corporate work so much that it got her thinking of a possible future career in the entertainment business. It could also have been that it was her destiny to be clown since she was considered to be the class clown in school. Says Carr, “I have always loved children and not having children of my own, this worked out as a career and as a form of a personal fulfillment.”

Here's what Carr has to say about life as a clown: Q: What is a typical day like in your job?

Carr: A typical clown day starts with packing my big apron full of balloons and my other clown gear. It is also very important to have my face painting materials packed and brushes clean for each party. I also pack my boom box with appropriate music and my magic show ready to go. The magic show is really the best part of what I do. It engages everyone and the adults like it as well. I usually get everyone's attention with a few funny riddles before I start the show and I end with an interactive game and a small prize for all the kids. I pack small and play big!

A day in the office may include speaking with clients and learning about their party needs. I need to know how many children they are expecting, if their party is at their home, park, club house or a restaurant. Or, if the event is a company picnic or another type of event. It all factors into the price and time needed to appropriately accommodate the event needs. Sometimes, I will book out other entertainers to enhance an event as well. I book out many entertainers through my company and they are all extremely talented and entertaining! Our Bay Area is full of talented entertainers!

Q: What are the best things about being a professional clown?

Carr: One of the best things about my line of work is that I can really be myself. My work not only brightens my day but I have the ability to brighten others' days as well. I have the satisfaction of running my own business my way. I have the best boss ever, me!

Q: What are the worst things about being a professional clown?

Carr: Well, the worst thing about being a clown I guess is that some people just do not like clowns. I have adjusted my clown appearance to be what is typically called “clown light” which means I wear very little clown make-up. Also, in the summer it can get pretty hot working in the sun.

Q: What kind of training does it take to become a professional clown?

Carr: The skills in demand for a professional clown in the Bay Area are face painting, magic shows, and balloon twisting, not to mention remembering jokes and riddles. It is important to bring the clown character to life - it’s transformation inside and out. Over the years I have perfected my skills and I continue to learn more and create new and interesting things to bring to my audience.

Since I have repeat costumers every year, it's always a challenge to bring new things to my clients. But I love what I do and it is a joy to work on my skills.

It is always important to continue upgrading skills through networking with friends, attending conventions and workshops and such. There is a clown club meeting every month in San Jose and once in a

while there is a convention, sometimes locally or in another state. About two times yearly there is a balloon convention usually in Las Vegas or Arizona. The balloon conventions also include face painting and/or magic classes. They are really fun and they also have a balloon sculpture contest and it is amazing what some artists come up with.

There are also magic conventions located around the country and often many of these are located in Las Vegas. One of the best ways to learn the craft of doing a magic show is to work with a local magician or visit a magic store. Practice, practice, practice! That is really the trick to creating a good and funny magic show. Use your imagination and creativity and be yourself.

Q: What advice do you have for someone wishing to go into a similar profession?

Carr: You must love children first! Also you must have a passion to learn these skills. It takes time and is also an investment since

you need supplies to get started. I began training as a clown in 1998 and it took about nine months before I did my first clown gig. The start up costs to become a clown can be quite expensive. Balloons, face painting kits, brushes, magic, costuming, and clown shoes, socks, clown noses, can really add up!

Like starting any business it can be expensive. However, you can be creative and create a costume from almost nothing. I twist a lot of balloons and the cost runs over $100 or more a month. The face painting kits, glitter and brushes can start out around $80. There are face painting workshops in the Bay Area that usually cost around $75 for the workshop. Magic supplies can run into the hundreds of dollars depending on the show you want to do. And don't forget trying to advertise and finding agents to book you out! This is a labor of love. You have to be dedicated to your craft and believe in yourself that this career is for you. It is expensive to start out but the reward is great! Many clowns work in hospitals and do not get paid for their services. Many clowns have their reward in making others laugh and smile and are a source of healing and helping others through difficult times in their lives. Love and laughter is the true heart of a caring clown.

Q: What are things that people might not realize that are involved in being a clown?

Carr: Besides being a “fun” person you must also be a very good business person. There is a lot of paperwork, phone work, advertising, and more to running a successful entertainment agency.

Q: What are your thoughts about working in the Tri-Cities area?

Carr: This is a fabulous area to work as a clown. There are so many different cultures that put a high value and love on their children and won’t hesitate to give them the best birthday parties. This area also has a healthy corporate environment that also offers entertainers a lot of business.

Q: What are the best and worst jokes or comments you've heard about your profession?

Carr: I am often asked if I am a real clown. I usually reply, “Are you a real kid?”

For all of you aspiring to be a clown, Carr has these words of advice: “You must be outgoing, fun loving, patient, and adapt too many situations. And of course, YOU MUST LOVE KIDS! Also, if you think its easy money, it’s certainly is not. If you’re not dedicated to constantly honing your skills this job is not for you.”

Sounds like very smart career advice, even if it does come from a clown!

Anne Chan is a career counselor and licensed psychotherapist in Union City. She specializes in helping people find maximum satisfaction in their careers and relationships.

She can be reached at www.annechanconsulting.com or 510-744-1781. If you or someone you know has a cool, unique, and interesting job in Hayward, Milpitas or the Tri-City area, please contact her. © Anne Chan, 2012

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Public's assistance requested GENEVA BOSQUES, FREMONT PD On August 29, 2012 at approximately 3:57 a.m., two suspects wearing dark hoodies entered the Arco Gas Station-AM/PM at 5012 Stevenson Boulevard, punched the clerk and stole several packs of cigarettes.

The victim sustained minor facial injuries, but did not require medical attention. The suspect(s) are described at a Hispanic male adult 28-30 years old, 5’ 7’, 190 lbs, wearing a dark hoodie and black pants and a black male adult, 24-25 years old, 5’ 9”, 170 lbs, wearing a grey hoodie and blue pants. The suspects fled south on Blacow Road through the nearby church.

If you recognize these suspects or have information about this incident, please contact the Fremont Police Department’s Investigative Unit at 510-790-6900, email us at fremontpolice@fremont.gov or send a tip at www.fremontpolice.org/tip.

Fremont Police Log SUBMITTED BY DET. WILLIAM VETERAN, FREMONT PD August 28 Northland Tr / Tupleo St.: A vehicle is reported as being on fire on Northland Terrace/Tupleo Street.

Fremont Fire responded and extinguished the fire; determined as arson. Police arrived and discovered the vehicle was reported stolen out of East Palo Alto.

August 29 Officer Farmer and members of the Street Crimes Unit conducted a probation search on Lake Oneida. While Officers were on scene, a resident walked up. Unfortunately for him, he was carrying a disassembled .32 revolver in his backpack. The 34 year old adult male was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of meth, and a pipe.

At 3:52 p.m., Officers responded to Walmart on Albrae.

The victim stated that his residence had been burglarized in San Francisco a week ago and that his specialized bicycle had been stolen. Earlier in the day, he noticed a bicycle closely matching his for sale on Craigslist. He made arrangements to meet with the seller at Walmart on Albrae.

Officer Haugh arrived and the victim identified the bike as his stolen property. The seller stated

that he had purchased it from an estate sale in San Jose. As of this time, the rightful owner of the bicycle has not yet been determined and additional follow up will be conducted at a later date. Officer Haugh is investigating.

At 11:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to Los Dos Amigos Billiards (41057 Fremont Blvd.) regarding a possible stabbing. The victim, a 37 year old adult male from Newark, called the police and reported that he has been stabbed outside of the bar on Trimboli Way. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim, covered in blood with lacerations on his head. The victim was transported (and later released) to a local hospital for his non-life threatening injuries. Investigation revealed that the victim actually precipitated the assault by choking the suspect and then dragging him outside. The suspect later caught up with the victim and slashed him a few times. The suspect was not onscene when Officers arrived and is still outstanding. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male approximately 22 years old, 5'02" tall, with an average build, wearing a black "baseball style" hat, white tank top, and blue jeans. The suspect was armed with a small folding knife with an approximate 4" blade. Officer Chahouati is investigating.

Scene managed by Sergeants Fowlie and Hummel.

August 31 A purse snatch occurred at Lake Elizabeth by a black male suspect with short dreds who grabbed the victim’s purse and ran to a waiting car.

Officers responded to a possible residential burglary in progress on Trout Court. The reporting party described two juveniles coming out of his neighbor’s home with a bunch of bags; the suspects were not known to the address. An officer arrived and began to search for the possible suspects and victim address. As the officers approached an address on Trout Court, three large pit bulls forced open the gate and charged the officers. The sergeant and two officers retreated and the dogs aggressively pursued the officers. During the attack one officer fired two shots to protect himself and others in the area. Two of the dogs ran away from the home and the other ran back to the backyard.

One of the two dogs was hit by the gunfire. No other persons were injured. The two dogs are still at large as of this writing.

Officer Luevano continued the investigation by tracking down the uncooperative reporting party. During a second interview the reporting party admitted to making a false 911 call and making up the entire incident. The reporting party, now suspect, was posting pictures of the scene and comments about the police on his Facebook. The suspect, a 19 year old male, was arrested for making a false police report and 911 call.

Union City Police Log SUBMITTED BY UNION CITY PD August 23 A residence on the 900 block of Westgard Street was burglarized between 8:30 a.m. and 6:10 p.m.

The suspect(s) made entry through a side window.

August 25 At about 9:40 pm, two people were victims of an attempted robbery at Mariner Park, between Remora Drive and Shorebird Drive. The victims arrived at the park to meet a subject who had posted a Craigslist advertisement about a vehicle for sale. Almost immediately upon arrival the subject put a mask on and displayed a black semi-automatic handgun, which he pointed at the victims and demanded money. The victims fled on foot and the subject was unsuccessful in robbing the victims. The suspect was described as a white male adult, between 20-25 years old, 5’10”-6’ tall, between 150 – 180 pounds, thin build, last seen wearing a black hoody and black pants.

Officers responded to the Century 25 Theaters to investigate an in progress battery at 9:47 p.m. Arriving officers were greeted by the victim and a subject who assisted the victim in the lobby of the theaters. They pointed out that the suspect was around the corner inside the theater. Officers found the suspect bleeding from his face arguing with security guards in a hostile manner. Officers had to physically restrain him in order to communicate with him and summon medical aid to treat him.

Through the course of the officer’s investigation he learned that the victim and suspect were in the men’s rest-

room when the suspect began to be boisterous and use racial slurs while talking about President Obama film “2016”. The elderly victim requested the suspect to keep his comments to himself. The suspect then turned his aggression towards the elderly victim and pushed him a couple of times. Another man in the restroom witnessed all this and saw that the man was about to push or hit the elderly man again, so he intervened and came to his assistance. The man punched the suspect in the face, which caused him to fall to the ground. The victim and witness exited the restroom and advised security who called the police.

Neither the victim nor the person who came to his aid wished prosecution against the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

August 28 Officers responded to the “Shalimar” store located at 32118 Alvarado Boulevard to investigate a just occurred robbery involving a firearm at 8:25 p.m. Arriving officers searched the area for the suspect, but met with negative results. The female clerk advised officers that a lone black male adult in his mid-twenties wearing a black hoodie entered the store and pointed a handgun at her as he demanded the currency from the cash register. The clerk complied and the suspect fled the area on foot.

An unknown male suspect smashed the windows to the S&K doughnut shop and the UC Food & Liquor store located in the strip mall on the corner of Alvarado Boulevard and Dyer Street at 10:20 p.m. The suspect burglarized both businesses and fled on foot. The suspect’s actions were caught on video surveillance.

August 29 Members of the Community Policing Unit were conducting special enforcement in the area of Alvarado Boulevard and Dyer Street at 5 p.m. The officers were investigating a possible stolen vehicle being driven near the Starbucks’s store and ordered the driver out of the vehicle. The officers found that the vehicle was not stolen, but that the driver had a loaded, concealed firearm in his vehicle, which had a loaded high capacity magazine. The driver was arrested for the related firearms charges.

August 30 At about 3:45 p.m., a 17 year old victim agreed to meet an acquaintance at Contempo Park located continued on page 9

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Union City Police Log on Meteor Drive near Agena Circle to sell his scooter. The acquaintance and three others attacked the victim rendering him unconscious and took his scooter, cell phone and pack.

This case is still under investigation. Investigators are attempting to identify the suspect from the video footage.

Newark Police Log SUBMITTED BY NEWARK PD August 27 Officer Katz accepted a citizen’s arrest of Norma Buenrostros of Newark from Macy’s at 1:53 p.m. The loss was $460 worth of merchandise. She was cited and released for petty theft.

At 3:11 p.m., Officer Nobbe investigated a window smash to a vehicle at 35501 Cedar Boulevard (Community Center).

Vandalism was reported at 4:12 p.m. behind 5524 Thornton Avenue (Arteagas).

The business was spray-painted with black spray paint.

August 28

Officer Homayoun documented an attempted burglary/vandalism to a vehicle in the parking lot of BJs restaurant at 2:09 p.m. No loss was determined at the time of report and no additional victims located.

Officer Slater accepted Macy’s arrest of Raymond Brown of Oakland for petty theft at

4:47 p.m. Brown is on parole and probation for 484/666 PC. He was transported to Santa Rita and booked for petty theft with priors.

August 29 Officers responded to Diamonds by Chainary at Newpark Mall at 6:38 p.m. on a report of a theft. Officers arrested Emanuel Sevilla of Castro Valley for grand theft. Sevilla asked to see two rings from the display case and once he had them in his possession he fled from the store with the rings. A store employee and Newpark Mall security apprehended Sevilla. He was booked at Fremont City Jail.

August 30 Officers responded to Macy’s on a report of a theft at 4:40 p.m. Officers arrested Kathleen Ramos of Fremont for burglary.

She was booked at Santa Rita Jail.

Any person with any information concerning these incidents can contact the nonemergency line at 510-578-4237.

Information can also be left anonymously on the “silent witness” hotline at 510-5784000, extension 500.

Fremont Burglary Report SUBMITTED BY FREMONT PD Burglaries continue to be a problem facing many communities and law enforcement agencies in the Bay Area. Unfortunately, Fremont is no exception. More than 1,200 burglaries were reported in Fremont during 2011. In 2012, we have been averaging about 106 a month, for a total of 744 through the end of July. We would like to ask the community to continue reporting all suspicious activity and/or any crime tips to the Fremont Police Department's non-emergency number at 790-6800 and select option 3.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 Residential Burglaries Officers responded to the 41000 block of Trenouth Street to take a residential burglary report.

The burglary occurred sometime between midnight and 5:30 a.m. Suspect(s) entered via the front door by an unknown method. A flat screen television was taken. During a neighborhood check, the onsite manager advised that an unknown person had also turned off the main power switch during the night. No leads and no suspect information.

Attempt - At 11:37 a.m., Officers responded to the 33000 block Falcon Drive for a report of an attempt residential burglary. The reporting party had reported to dispatch that an alarm was activated at her residence and multiple (3-6) black male subjects in their late teens to early 20’s were seen leaving the area in a white/tan (2tone) sedan type vehicle. The suspect(s) attempted entry into this residence by removing the screen from a window on the north side of the home. The window was locked and multiple attempts to pry the window were not successful.

A witness stated that the suspect vehicle circled the surrounding blocks at least 4 times before the attempt burglary took place. A witness was a short distance away, when they heard the alarm go off. Immediately after, the witness observed

three black males running from the area of the residence. The males got in the waiting vehicle and were last seen driving eastbound on Lowry Rd. At 12:34 p.m., Officers responded to the 4000 block of Carol Ave. The resident was gone for one hour and returned to find the front door ajar and some jewelry missing. Officer Fuellenbach investigated.

Attempt - Officers responded to a residential burglary attempt that occurred on the 41000 block of Via San Miguel sometime over the weekend. The side gate was slightly bent and the plexy glass window on her side garage door was "ajar" and missing some of the exterior trim. The case is being classified as a suspicious circumstance at this time. CSO Gott is investigating.

Commercial Burglary At 6:24 a.m., Officers were dispatched to the New Horizon School located on the 2000 block of Peralta Boulevard to investigate a commercial burglary. The reporting party arrived at the school in the early morning and noticed a computer was sitting in the middle of the hallway. As they checked the school, the office, which is always locked, was open. Several classrooms were also broken into and computers, cash and laptops were missing. The classroom doors were all forced open. The suspect(s) also appear to have cut the padlock from the maintenance storage area located on the south/west side of the school, ransacked the contents and moved an electric screwdriver and lawnmower out the playground on the north side of the school.

If you have information about one of the above listed incidents or any other incident you believe has occurred in Fremont, please contact us at fremontpolice@fremont.gov, by phone at 790-6900 or learn how to send an anonymous tip at www.fremontpolice.org/tip.

‘Jack in the Box’ armed robber sentenced On January 21, 2012, at 8:35 a.m., a black male adult (later identified as suspect Deshawn Ferguson; 22 years old of Antioch) robbed the ‘Jack in the Box' located at 5533 Stevenson Blvd in Fremont. Ferguson entered the restaurant, approached the cashier, pointed a gun at the cashier’s head and demanded her to move. Ferguson vaulted the counter and took the entire cash tray from inside the register. Ferguson fled the restaurant on foot.

Shortly after noon (12:31 p.m.), the same day, a separate armed robbery took place at a 'Jack in the Box' located at 15025 Hesperian Blvd in San Leandro. Ferguson robbed that Jack in the Box in the same fashion (producing a gun and vaulting the counter). Ferguson again took the entire cash tray and fled the store on foot.

San Leandro Police Officers immediately responded to the scene and caught Ferguson as he was attempting to jump a fence into a residence. At the time of his arrest, Ferguson was in possession of an operable firearm.

The case was jointly investigated by the Fremont Police Department Robbery Unit and the San Leandro Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit. During the investigation Ferguson was also identified as the suspect in a shooting and robbery which had occurred on January 16, 2012 in Antioch.

On January 24, 2012, Ferguson was charged with multiple counts of robbery and weapons enhancements relating to the Fremont and San Leandro robberies. Ferguson was arraigned at the Hayward Hall of Justice and has remained in custody since that time.

On August 27, 2012, Ferguson pled no contest to one count of armed robbery and will receive nine (9) years prison for his involvement in the robberies. A warrant has also been issued for Ferguson’s arrest regarding the shooting in Antioch.

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More West Nile Virus positive birds in Alameda County SUBMITTED BY ERIKA CASTILLO The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District announced August 30, 2012 that three crows have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The District tested these dead birds in-house and all were found positive for WNV. The birds were collected from the cities of Fremont and Newark, Zip Codes 94536, 94539 and 94560 respectively. These are the first WNV positive dead birds in this part of the county.

“West Nile Virus activity has increased nationwide this year,” said District Entomologist Bruce Kirkpatrick. “We have increased our surveillance and control efforts throughout the County to address the increased risk this mosquito season.”

To date Alameda County has had no human or horse cases of WNV, nor have any mosquitoes tested positive. Residents of Alameda County have reported over 300 dead birds - of those, 55 were tested and five were found positive for WNV, along with one tree squirrel. To date, California has had 938 dead birds test positive for WNV. There are 15 counties in California with current human West Nile Virus infections – 44 cases to date, including two deaths (one in each of Kern and Fresno counties). In 2011 California had 158 human cases of West Nile Virus including nine fatalities.

Residents are urged to: DRAIN: all sources of standing water that can support mosquito breeding, and don’t overwater your lawn DAWN and DUSK: Avoid spending time outside when mosquitoes are most active, especially at dawn and the first two hours after sunset DRESS APPROPRIATELY: When outdoors, wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts DEET: Apply insect repellent containing DEET or Picaridin according to label instructions DOOR and window screens: Repair or replace

screens that have tears or holes.

DISTRICT: Contact us if you are being bothered by mosquitoes or know of a potential mosquito breeding source.

Most people who become infected with WNV do not experience symptoms or become ill. Only about one out every 150 people infected with WNV may develop a more severe form of the illness.

Adults over 50 years old and people with compromised immune systems are at increased risk of serious complications from WNV infection. Anyone who develops symptoms such as a high fever, confusion, muscle weakness, severe headaches or stiff neck should seek medical care immediately.

As part of an on-going surveillance program, the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District is asking the public to report any wild birds, specifically crows, ravens, jays, magpies and birds of prey that have been dead less than 48 hours, to the California Department of Public Health. Their website address for reporting the dead birds is: www.westnile.ca.gov. They can also be reached by phone: 1.

877. WNV. BIRD (1. 877. 968. 2473).

Since horses are very susceptible to WNV and three different vaccines are available for horses, horse owners are advised to contact their veterinarians immediately about timely vaccinations.

The public can access lots of information about mosquitoes and West Nile Virus on our website: www.mosquitoes.org. Residents can also pick up mosquito-larvae eating fish at our District office from 7:30 - 4:00 p.m. for their fish ponds, horse troughs, etc. We are located in Hayward at 23187 Connecticut St. Our phone number is (510) 7837744. For information concerning West Nile Virus symptoms, prevention or testing please contact the Alameda County Public Health Department at (510) 267-8001.

Letter to the Editor

Graffiti removal In early July, I submitted a request to the City of Fremont to remove graffiti on the city-owned brick building at the corner of Peralta & Dusterberry and the wall adjacent to Dusterberry as you cross the railroad tracks traveling east. I received no answer and resubmitted my request on August 1st. On August 3rd, I received a phone call from the Fremont Maintenance Department and was told that a work order was written to remove the graffiti from the city owned building but the wall belonged to Union Pacific. They gave me a phone number to call to tell them about the wall problem which I did.

During this call I was told that this was a sound wall, not under the jurisdiction of Union Pacific and to call the city and tell them that the wall was a sound wall the city's or the Home Owners Association responsibility. I contacted the graffiti person from the city by phone and told her what Union Pacific told me. She told me that she would have to speak to her supervisor.

On August 8th, I received an email from Eldred Nethercott, COF - Maintenance Services:

Hello Larry, The first item - graffiti on the City owned brick bldg at the corner of Peralta & Dusterberry, someone reported it too and a work order was initiated. Re: 2nd item, graffiti on the wall by the railroad tracks nearest Dusterberry, this was checked and found this is private, HOA - Home Owners Association responsibility. So whoever lives in this area should notify their HOA to clean up the graffiti on the walls. City will not clean.

Thanks, Eldred Nethercott COF - Maintenance Svcs 510-979-5700 As you can read, what he told me to do is to go to the housing

development on the other side of the wall and try to find out how to contact the representative of the HOA and then try to convince him/her to paint the wall on the opposite side of their housing development. In my opinion, this is passing the buck.

I feel that the city should have a contact number of the HOA and a quick call should resolve the problem. To me it is the city's responsible to contact responsible parties, not its citizens. I emailed my concerns back to Eldred Nethercott on August 8th with copies to the Mayor and City Council. As of August 20th, no response from anyone and the graffiti remains on the sound wall.

Larry Borges, Fremont

Creative impact for public education SUBMITTED BY UNIQUE HOLLAND, ALAMEDA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

Public education in California is facing a crucial time - resources are low and high-stakes testing has nearly eliminated classroom time for the arts and creativity. In response to this reality, Bay Area arts and education organizations have created an innovative coalition to champion the essential role that the arts play in transforming young people and communities. On September 13, this coalition, Creative Impact, will kick off a year-long celebration of art in education throughout the Bay Area.

“The creativity of California’s students and educators is an alltoo-often untapped resource. We are working with artists and the arts community to engage each and every student, and to restore the joy of teaching in our schools,” says Craig Cheslog, principal advisor to the State Superintendent of Public Instruc-

tion at the California Department of Education and co-director of California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson’s Blueprint for Creative Schools.

Malissa Ferruzzi Shriver, the other half of the Blueprint task force leadership team and chair of the California Arts Council adds, “This is an equity issue. In affluent communities, parents are paying to assure a complete, engaging, and inspiring education.

It is our job to assure that what is best for children in our most affluent communities is best for each and every child.”

Creative Impact has planned a series of activities, including family-accessible events, to celebrate the third annual National Arts in Education Week, September 915, with the ultimate goal of building broader support for education through the arts.

Scheduled events include: Sept. 12 (4:30 p.m.): Stand Up for Our Children, an education

forum sponsored by the Alameda County Office of Education to educate the community about the upcoming statewide ballot initiatives. Hosted at the Oakland School for the Arts. (Open to the public) Sept. 13 (4-8 p.m.): An Arts Education Resource Fair and Celebration hosted at San Francisco's Asian Art Museum. (Open to the public; includes a reception 6-8 p.m.)

Sept. 15: Family Day events take place at multiple art and community venues throughout the Bay Area. (Open to the public) During National Arts in Education Week, Creative Impact will also launch a year-round online calendar (www.artiseducation.org/calendar) that will be the go-to place to find arts education activities across the Bay Area.

For more information visit the following websites: www.acoe.org, www.artiseducation.org, www.acgov.org/arts

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Governor Brown Announces Pension Reform SUBMITTED BY GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. outlined a sweeping pension reform agreement on August 28 that saves billions of taxpayer dollars by capping benefits, increasing the retirement age, stopping abusive practices and requiring state employees to pay at least half of their pension costs.

“These reforms make fundamental changes that rein in costs and help to ensure that our public retirement system is sustainable for the long term. These reforms require sacrifice from public employees and represent a significant step forward,” said Governor Brown.

“If the legislature approves these reforms, public retirement benefits will be lower than when I took office in 1975,” said Governor Brown. “Additional changes would require a vote of the people,” he added.

The pension reform agreement includes substantial benefit rollbacks for public employees. It requires all current state employees and all new public employees to pay for at least 50 percent of their pensions and establishes this as the norm for all public workers in California. Importantly, these new reforms eliminate state-imposed barriers that have prevented local governments from increasing employee contributions.

Further, it bans abusive practices used to enhance pension payouts.

“No more spiking, no more air time, no more pensions earned by convicted felons,” said Governor Brown. “We're cleaning up a big mess and the agreement reached with Legislative leaders today is historic in its far reaching implications.”

Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2012: Caps Pensionable Salaries Caps pensionable salaries at the Social Security contribution and wage base of $110,100 (or 120 percent of that amount for employees not covered by Social Security).

Establishes Equal Sharing of Pension Costs as the Standard California state employees are leading the way and are paying for at least 50 percent of

normal costs of their pension benefits. Requires new employees to contribute at least half of normal costs, and sets a similar target for current employees, subject to bargaining.

Eliminates current restrictions that impede local employers from having their employees help pay for pension liabilities.

Permits employers to develop plans that are lower cost and lower risk if certified by the system’s actuary and approved by the legislature.

Provides additional authority to local employers to require employees to pay for a greater share of pension costs through impasse proceedings if they are unsuccessful in achieving the goal of 50-50 cost sharing in 5 years.

Directs state savings from cost sharing toward additional payments to reduce the state’s unfunded liability.

Unilaterally Rolls Back Retirement Ages and Formulas Increases retirement ages by two years or more for all new public employees.

Rolls back the unsustainable retirement benefit increases granted in 1999 and reduces the benefits below the levels in effect for decades.

Eliminates all 3 percent formulas going forward.

For local miscellaneous employees: 2.5 percent at 55 changes to 2 percent at 62; with a maximum of 2.5 percent at 67.

For local fire and police employees: 3 percent at 50 changes to 2.7 percent at 57.

Establishes consistent formulas for all new employees going forward.

Ends Abuses Requires three-year final compensation to stop spiking for all new employees.

Calculates benefits based on regular, recurring pay to stop spiking for all new employees.

Limits post-retirement employment for all employees.

Felons will forfeit pension benefits.

Prohibits retroactive pension increases for all employees.

Prohibits pension holidays for all employees and employers.

Prohibits purchases of service credit for all employees.

John Gouveia SUBMITTED BY DINA LEWIS The Board of Directors of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) are pleased to announce John Gouveia as the District’s new General Manager with effect from September 1, 2012.

The agency provides park and recreation services to Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, Hayward and San Lorenzo, serving more than 275,000 residents.

Gouveia becomes the tenth General Manager in the District’s history and will oversee its overall operations, which includes a staff of 115 full-time employees and upwards of 500 seasonal and part-time staff, with an overall budget of almost $30M. He has been with the District full-time since 1991 and has served as a Recreation Supervisor, Public Information Supervisor and most recently has been the District’s Business Manager. He was named Interim General Manager in May 2012. He began his career in recreation working for HARD as a teen, beginning in 1975, and then moved to the City of Pleasanton where he was a Recreation Coordinator from 1984 to 1990 before returning to HARD in 1991.

Gouveia, who grew up in the Fairview district of Hayward and is a graduate of Hayward High School, attended California State University, Hayward where he earned a degree in Recreation with a minor in Business Administration.

“I am both honored and thrilled to be given this opportunity and look forward to the challenge of continuing the District’s proud history of providing outstanding programs and facilities to our residents,” Gouveia said, “and, having basically grown up here at HARD, I know our greatest asset is our employees, who make all the wonderful things happen and thank all of them for their support.

I’m especially grateful to our Board of Directors for their confidence in me and for their progressive thinking over the years which has allowed us to become the great organization we are.”

For more information, visit www.HaywardRec.org

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Synergy Homecare opens Fremont office SUBMITTED BY MIKE VANDEN HEUVEL Synergy HomeCare announced August 28, 2012, the opening of its new location at 39159 Paseo Padre Parkway, Suite 222.

The Fremont office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday providing care services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Caregiver plans range from hourly assistance to 24-hour live-in care. Contact us at (510) 797-7200 or visit www.synergyhomecare.com/fremont.

New Ownership at

Grand Taipei Restaurant SUBMITTED BY C. MAY Grand Taipei Restaurant, Hayward, is pleased to announce a change of ownership. Business partners, owners and chefs Mr. Zhen and Mr. Tan will continue to serve Cantonese, Mandarin and Shanghainese dishes and house specials. Zhen and Tan have 26 years combined experience as chefs and restaurateurs in China and the United States and took over the Hayward business when the previous owner decided to retire in July 2012.

Grand Taipei Restaurant is open seven days-a-week; 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday) and 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and is located at 25036 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward. Call (510) 785-7133 or (510) 785-7135 for take-out orders.

Pension changes get initial approval in Legislature JULIET WILLIAMS ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP), The state Assembly on Friday approved sweeping changes to public employee pensions that were expected to move quickly to Gov. Jerry Brown and be signed into law.

The main pension bill, AB340, won approval on a 49-8 vote in the Assembly. Lawmakers voted even as companion legislation was hustled up to make key fixes in the hastily written bill, which was being taken up during the final day of the legislative session. Some Republican lawmakers complained the process was rushed and preferred to delay a vote until the drafting mistakes were fixed.

The deal will increase the retirement age for new employees, eliminate numerous abuses of the system and require workers who are not contributing half of their retirement costs to pay more.

Brown announced the pension package this week, 10 months after he released a 12-point reform proposal that would have gone much further than the approach approved Friday. Underlying the negotiations was staunch opposition from public employee labor unions who are supporting Brown's November proposal to temporarily raise sales taxes and taxes on high-income earners.

While some union leaders ex-

pressed dismay over the final bill, Democrats appeased their labor allies by removing some of the most important elements of Brown's original proposal, such as instituting a hybrid pension plan that would have included a 401(k)-style savings vehicle.

Assemblyman Jim Nielsen, RGerber, said the bill was an example of “the Legislature at its worst: Last-minute scrambling around on a major, major issue.”

Lawmakers waited until the very end of their session before voting on an issue the governor began promoting 10 months before.

“The governor can sign it and say, ‘We did pension reform.

Hooray! Now support the tax increase.’ I think this only gives more reason to say no to the tax increase, that the Legislature that spends their money proceeds in this kind of manner,” Nielsen said.

As the other house took up the package, Sen. Mimi Walters, an Orange County Republican who has made pension reform one of her leading causes, said she would support the plan. But she emphasized that it should not be considered true reform because it failed to substantially address the state's massive unfunded pension liability.

She said she hoped the package would be the first step toward making even larger systemic changes.

Actuaries estimate the changes would save up to $55 billion over

Special needs kids staying in traditional schools

BY CHRISTINA HOAG ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP), The high cost of educating students with special needs is disproportionately falling on traditional public schools as other students increasingly opt for alternatives that aren't always readily open to those requiring special education.

The issue is particularly acute in districts where enrollment has declined due to demographic changes such as low birth rates and population shifts combined with an influx of charter schools and voucher programs that have siphoned off students.

School district officials say all schools that receive public funds should share the cost of special education.

“It raises an ethical responsibility question,” said Eric Gordon, chief executive officer of Cleveland Metropolitan School District. “We welcome our students with special needs, but the most expensive programming is on public districts.”

In Cleveland, the district has lost 41 percent of its students since 1996 while its proportion of students with special needs rose from 13.4 percent to 22.9 percent last year. In Milwaukee, enrollment has dropped by nearly 19 percent over the past decade, but the percentage of students with disabilities has risen from 15.8 percent in 2002 to 19.7 percent in 2012.

Los Angeles, the nation's second largest system with 665,000 students,

has seen enrollment slide by 8.5 percent since 2005-06, while its special needs population has increased from 11 percent to 13 percent.

The U.S. Department of Education's office of civil rights is investigating charter school practices relating to students with disabilities in five districts around the country, said Russlyn Ali, assistant secretary of civil rights. The probes, which look at admissions, curriculum and accommodation of needs, are the first of their kind, said Ali, who would not release the names of the districts.

While the number of students with special needs has not increased, the rising proportion has driven up costs for cash-strapped schools. Special education, which requires speech pathologists, psychologists and trained teachers, and sometimes special facilities and equipment, can cost four times more than general education. Federal funds only cover a fraction of the extra expense.

Public Schools of Philadelphia, for example, spent $9,100 per regular education pupil in 2009, $14,560 per pupil with milder disabilities and $39,130 for more severe disabilities, according to a consultant's report that compared special education costs. Other districts cited report similar numbers: Los Angeles Unified spent $6,900 to school a regular education student, $15,180 for a pupil with milder disabilities and $25,530 for a child with significant needs.

30 years. California's two main public pension funds have liabilities of nearly $165 billion.

Brown said Friday the package was a difficult compromise with many “contentious parties.”

“This is the most far-reaching pension reform in the history of California,” he said.

Some Democratic lawmakers closely aligned with labor also opposed the legislation, saying it could be the first step toward rolling back collective bargaining rights.

“This is a slippery slope,” said Assemblyman Sandre Swanson, DAlameda, who opposed the bill.

Brown rejected those arguments, noting that some of the provisions that greatly expanded public employee pensions also were done through the legislative process.

Still, the package fell short of Brown's original proposal. In addition to the lack of a 401(k)style plan that would make public employees bear some of the investment risk, as privatesector workers do, nothing was done to reduce skyrocketing retiree health care costs.

And the union-dominated board that oversees operations of the California Public Employees' Retirement System, the nation's largest public pension fund, will not face reforms or independent oversight of its decisions, as Brown had sought.

Associated Press writer Judy Lin contributed to this report.

With budget shortfalls creating staffing crunches and federal law requiring putting children with disabilities in regular classrooms when possible to remove the stigma and encourage diversity, general education teachers now may find a number of pupils with special needs in their classes.

“There used to be one or two.

You'd sit them at the front of the class, but now there are 10 or 12,” said Barbara Schulman, an Orange County special education teacher who heads the California Teachers Association's special education committee. “Teachers need to know what they're doing.”

Most charter, parochial and magnet schools serve children with disabilities, but they are often milder disabilities, leaving the brunt of students with significant needs in traditional district schools.

Special needs enrollment in Philadelphia district schools and charters is roughly 14 percent, but about half the district's pupils with special needs have severe disabilities compared to about a third for charters.

Charter proponents say schools do not turn away kids with disabilities or ask if an applicant has disabilities, which is illegal, and note that in six states – Nevada, Wyoming, Iowa, Ohio, Virginia and Pennsylvania – charters serve more pupils with special needs than local districts As districts increasingly offer other options, kids with disabilities are not enrolling in the alternatives at the same rate. Some parents may feel their child is better served with a traditional public school, said Ursula Wright, interim president and chief executive of the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools.

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Indian Independence SUBMITTED BY KRISHNA SWAMY

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ndian Independence day was celebrated in Indo-American Seniors Association Fremont (INSAF) on 14th August, 2012 at Fremont Senior Center. Around 140 seniors attended the program. The Consul General of India, Amb.Parthasarathi was the Chief Guest and was accompanied by Mr. Anand Kumar Jha, Consul, Community Affairs in the consulate. The function started with unfurling of U.S National Flag

by Ms. Karen Grimsich, Administrator, Aging and Family Services, City of Fremont and Ms. Linda Olla, Director, Fremont Senior Center who joined in singing the U.S. National Anthem.

Amb. N. Parthasarathi then unfurled the Indian National Flag accompanied by the singing of Indian National Anthem by the audience.

With Mr. Surendra Dalal, President, INSAF in the chair, Mr. Krishnaswamy, General Secretary, INSAF welcomed the Guests and introduced them to the audience. The Consulate General of India then delivered his key-note address which underlined the attitudinal transformation required of seniors in general and the Indian immigrants in U.S, to lead a happy and peaceful life. It was followed by a lively interactive session of questions/ suggestions from the audience relating to the various schemes and services extended by the Indian Consulate here and appropriate answers from the Consulate General.

The event was well attended by the dignitaries of the Indian Community in Fremont. Dr. Bhupinder Bhandari, noted Gastroenterologist, Mr. Sean Anand, Branch Manager, Fremont Bank Main Branch, Ms. Asha Chandra, Coordinator of Community Ambassadors Program in the city of Fremont and Dr. Puneet Chandak, Nuclear Medicine spoke on the event.

SUBMITTED BY AARON SCHMIDT PHOTO BY HIMANSHU BARAL Jessika Baral, a middle school student from Fremont, was selected as a finalist in the Broadcom MASTERS® – a national science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competition. The top 30 finalists (16 girls and 14 boys) come from 17 states and represent 29 schools. These super star kids won an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. this fall where they will be competing for a chance to win the top education award of $25,000. Winners will be announced on October 2.

Baral was selected for her project “A Novel Way to Strengthen Eye Muscles and Enhance Peripheral Vision” Two other students from this area qualified for semi-final competition were Jennifer Yu, Fremont and Aniruddh Mandalapu, Union City.

Finalists were selected by a panel of distinguished scientists and engineers from among 300 semifinalists, who were chosen on August 15 from more than 1,470 applicants in 38 states and Puerto Rico.

For the next step in the process, Broadcom MASTERS week (September 28 – October 3), all finalists will showcase their projects for the public and compete as teams in hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities. The top award is the $25,000 Samueli Foundation Award, a gift of Susan and Henry Samueli, co-founder of Broadcom Corporation. Other honors include $10,000 for second place and $5,000 for third place from Broadcom Foundation in addition to numerous experiential awards such as STEM-focused summer camps and a chance to attend the world’s largest international high school science fair in May 2013.

Broadcom Foundation and Elmer’s® Products, Inc., the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS official classroom partner, also recognize middle school teachers who have inspired and mentored the finalists.

For more information and the full listing of 2012 finalists, visit www.broadcomfoundation.org/masters and www.societyforscience.org/masters

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Circus Vargas Thursday: 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Friday/Saturday: 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Monday: 7 p.m.

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Performers from all over the world star in this spectacular extravaganza including international circus stars, high wire & trapeze artists, jugglers & clowns, the Human Rocket, the Ultimate Motorcycle Globe of Death and much more. While many contemporary circus acts have opted for indoor venues, the smell of sawdust and sight of the huge canvas tent is a unique and irreplaceable experience. Circus Vargas captures that tradition and is spellbinding without animal performances which have become controversial.

Add the melodious voice of Ringmaster Kevin Venardos singing a bit of Broadway, a splash of razzle-dazzle and the magical world of Circus Vargas is a complete entertainment extravaganza.

In addition to the thrill of circus acts, proceeds from Newark performances will benefit League of Volunteer Thanksgiving Day meal and Toys for Tots – Adopt-a-Family and Kids Holiday Party.

Newark NewPark Mall Sept 13 - 17 Tickets available at: The Book End, 6678 Thornton Ave., Newark LOV, 36120 Ruschin Dr., Newark (510) 793-5683 www.lov.org. www.circusvargas.com (877) 468-3861 Notice from League of Volunteers (LOV): Save $10 on Children’s General Admission and Arena Seating tickets when you purchase advance tickets from LOV or The Book End in Newark. VIP seating is available at extra cost.

General admission bleacher tickets: Adults (age 11 & up) $25; Children (age 2-10) $20 Arena chair seating tickets: Adults $35; Children $30 Families are limited to one discount coupon - good for two children.

Military, group and senior discounts are available.

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Tri-City Stargazer SEPTEMBER 5 – SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: I have written several columns about the importance of the Uranus/Pluto squares over the next three years. Now I want to interpret the message in a different way. Challenging aspects do not occur to harass humans. They always convey a message. This series is more dramatic than anything we have seen since the era of the Great Depression. We are asked to make decisions that are far more mature than in the past. Our war toys and our economic systems serve the god of the Ego, and have outworn their time on this planet. Now, more than ever in the past, we must focus upon the consciousness that will help us create more deliberate and more mature choices. This is both individual and global.

Aries (March 21-April 20): This month is a time that will test the strength of your relationships.

Dormant or hidden tensions that are gnawing at the edges of any relationship are likely to become apparent now. Make an effort to recognize the difference between ego conflicts and genuine difference of opinion. A good relationship is more important than being “right.”

Taurus (April 21-May 20): Your romantic side is cooperating well with your nurturing side at this time. This is especially good for female friendships. Make a date for lunch and reconnect with people you like. You and a significant other are bringing closure to a long cycle in a creative way this week.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): You have an odd mix of energies this week. During the first half you may have a tendency to obsess and worry over matters that may never happen. As you move into the weekend you will cast off that dark cloud. The probability is that you will have a fun weekend. Attitude makes all the difference.

Cancer (June 21-July 21): Dur-

ing this week you will enjoy home, hearth, and family. That also includes those whom you think of as an extended family, such as coworkers or maybe a special circle of friends. The arts and all things of beauty are of a special pleasure to you now.

Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug 22): Venus enters your sign this week and will be traveling "with you" through Sept. Her presence gives you an air of poise and people will simply like how you look. Often when Venus is prominent we become more interested in art forms and want to make things in the environment more attractive.

Virgo the Virgin (Aug 22-Sep 22): You have a desire to celebrate.

The temptation to overspend is strong. Consider what would be fun and interesting that doesn't require a big expenditure. Activities concerning education, publishing, the law, and travel have positive aspects. You are talkative and in an exploring frame of mind.

Libra (September 23-October 22): Venus, your ruling planet, travels with you into the territory of friendships, community and or-

ganizational affairs. Over the next three weeks she will enhance your presence at any activity in this sphere. It is a good time to plan a party for friends or to meet new people at other gatherings.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21): This week you have opportunities to mend fences and heal old wounds with family and friends. If you can let go of that sting in your tail, many things in your life will go more smoothly, including relationship to your children. Don’t swallow anger, but do try to talk it through with someone you love.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Your frame of mind is expansive and optimistic. You want to talk to everybody in sight, but particularly to those closest to you. Archers with clientele will have a busy week with lots of appointments and people asking questions. You will make a friend of each of them.

Capricorn (December 22-January 19): It is possible that you will experience a dip in your frame of mind. Perhaps you simply feel somber at this time. Don’t let it trouble you because this is brief.

On the whole you are experiencing healing and more opportunities to enjoy your relationships.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18): You are working toward a significant shift in focus that begins in November. At present it is time to pull things together, tie up loose ends, and finish with all the balls in the air. You may be feeling the pressure already. Take your time and do things well. You will then feel proud of yourself.

participating in more than one reunion of folks you have not seen for a while. Your health has been a bit fragile this summer. Don’t push yourself over the edge. Get some rest and take your vitamins.

Pisces (February 19-March 20): This week brings lots of social activity into your home. You may be

Are you interested in a personal horoscope?

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Garin Regional Park shares a rich history with much of the Bay Area. According to event coordinator Kristina Parkison, the Apple Festival is a celebration of the ranching and farming past. Many activities will be a direct reflection of how farm families in the past would unwind and relax after a long day at work: square dancing and live music in the barn; old-fashioned group games including potato sack races, "Kick the Can," and tug of war; apple cider-making, crafts, face-painting, and storytime. There will also be an old-fashioned, hand crank ice cream machine, so visitors can lend a hand and then enjoy the result of their labors. Visitors are invited to take a docent-led tour of the or-

chard, and can help press apples into cider before sipping a sample.

The annual Apple Festival has been a fun family event for over 18 years. For those who enjoy preserving the orchard’s history, camaraderie of likeminded folks and reaping the fruits of orchard labor, volunteers are always welcome.

Garin Apple Festival Saturday, Sept 8 12 Noon – 4 p.m.

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Grand opening of SPARKPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES SUBMITTED BY CITY OF FREMONT

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he Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC), United Way of the Bay Area, and other Bay Area organizations are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of SparkPoint financial services on Thursday, September 13. The public is invited.

Created by United Way of the Bay Area, SparkPoint Centers are one-stop, financial education centers that offer a full range of services to help families and individuals achieve long-term financial stability.

SparkPoint Fremont FRC is the tenth SparkPoint Center and the only one in southern Alameda County.

Local official acts as guest ringmaster at Circus Vargas

SUBMITTED AND PHOTOS BY FRANK DE SMIDT Circus Vargas opened at The Great Mall Thursday, August 30 and at the 8 p.m. show, Milpitas Chamber CEO Carol Kassab welcomed fans as the "Guest Ringmaster." Young children were invited just before the show into the ring to spin hula hoops and balance long feathers. This exciting event offered clowns, jugglers, trapeze artists, daring motorcyclists, a singing ringmaster, dancers, a tight rope performer, a rocket man, and more. Old favorites including popcorn, cotton candy, soft drinks, and souvenirs were on sale.

“With one in five Bay Area families struggling to make ends meet, expanding SparkPoint is an important part of United Way’s efforts to cut poverty in half in the Bay Area by 2020,” said Anne Wilson, CEO of United Way of the Bay Area.

SparkPoint Centers bring together some of the area’s most effective programs through personal financial coaching and bundled services to deliver integrated services as a single entity. Every SparkPoint client is paired with a financial coach who helps them create a step-by-step plan to achieve their personal financial goals such as getting out of debt, going back to school or finding a job.

Free services help South County residents achieve long-term economic success including: • Financial Education and Coaching • Credit and Debt Management • Income Tax Preparation • Individual Development Accounts (matched savings program)

• Peer Lending Program • Family Support Coordination • Screening and Enrollment for Public Benefits • Job Readiness and Career Counseling • Adult Education • Housing Counseling • Consumer Legal Services For more information on SparkPoint services or to RSVP for the Grand Opening, call SparkPoint Fremont FRC at (510) 574-2020. An RSVP is not required to attend.

SparkPoint financial services grand opening Thursday, Sep 13 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Fremont Resource Center 39155 Liberty St., Pacific Room, Fremont (510) 574-2020

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Letter to the Editor

Strengthening the City of Fremont's Budget SUBMITTED BY FRED DIAZ, FREMONT CITY MANAGER The City of Fremont has taken proactive and bold steps to avoid a financial crisis that has plagued some California citiessome of which have declared bankruptcy. After several years of budget shortfalls and painful decisions that have impacted the community and our workforce, Fremont is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. As a result of many strategic decisions over the past several years, successful labor negotiations in Fiscal Year 2011/12, and implementation of the Council-adopted Strategic Fiscal Sustainability Action Plan and new Budget Principles, resources are once again becoming available to help address the City's long list of unmet needs.

In March 2011, the City engaged an outside firm, Management Partners, to conduct a strategic fiscal sustainability study and develop recommendations to allow services to be provided within the City's projected resource capacity. Their report, which was presented to the City Council on July 26, 2011, identified ways to reduce costs and increase revenue to better align annual expenditures with current revenues. In addition, the study presented 33 recommendations with suggested implementation timeframes. The entire study can be found on the City's website at www.Fremont.gov/FiscalSustainabilityStudy.

The City Administration took an aggressive action plan forward to the City Council that laid out the steps and the timelines for implementation of several of the recommendations. To date, we have made across the board compensation decreases that were achieved through salary reductions and additional retirement (CalPERS) contributions, and we now provide lower retirement and retiree medical benefits for new employees. We have also outsourced park maintenance and landscaping to the private sector, implemented a new Police patrol schedule that has reduced overtime, converted two Public Safety positions to lower-cost professional civilian positions, and contracted with an auto parts company to run the City's Vehicle Maintenance Parts Room.

After nearly one year of implementation, we are seeing modest increases above what was originally projected with these changes as well as other changes we've made. We continue evaluating our service delivery models and are looking at ways to increase revenue. A cost allocation/fee study is under way to revise the City's Master Fee Schedule and we are exploring the consolidation of police dispatch with the cities of Newark and Union City.

Fremont is on a path toward a sustainable future and a budget that will preserve sustainable levels of our reserves; however, there is still more work to be done.

There continue to be critical unmet needs we must address.

Some of the important investments that still need funding include improving the maintenance of our capital assets, such as community centers and parks; improving the condition of our streets; opening Fire Station No. 11 in the Industrial area; adding seven to 10 police officers; and prefunding our retiree medical obligations.

The City of Fremont has long prided itself on being a lean organization, making the most of the resources entrusted to us. The prolonged recession has forced us to make hard choices about which services to provide to the community, and how to provide those services. Fiscal discipline and wise stewardship over many years have made it possible for the City to take a balanced approach as we strategically reset our service levels. The Fremont City Council, City staff, and the community must continue working together to move Fremont forward. Our strong partnership will enable us to effectively meet the challenges ahead.

Fred Diaz City Manager City of Fremont 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A Fremont, CA 94538 (510) 284-4000 fdiaz@fremont.gov

Fremont Elks Aid Homeless Families in the Community SUBMITTED BY JOAN WHITE The Fremont Elks Lodge #2121 made its second contribution August 29, 2012 to a family from the Sunrise Village emergency shelter run by Abode Services in Fremont. The Lodge’s special community project this year is to aid families moving from the shelter into their own homes by providing necessary items to help them get settled.

The most recent family is a single mom with three young children. As they begin their life in their new home, the Lodge was able to fill some of their basic needs by providing tableware, pots and pans, cleaning supplies, towels and bedding for the family. Members of the Activities Committee shopped for items and were able to negotiate with Statements Furniture in Fremont to purchase twin beds for each of the three children and a gently-used queen bed for mom. Additionally, Lodge members contributed new items to

ensure the family would be provided with the remaining items necessary to set up housekeeping.

The Lodge will continue to contribute to the community throughout the year by participating in a coastal cleanup on September 15, cooking dinner for residents of Sunrise Village in October, and the Ladies’ Social Group’s ongoing project of monthly donations to residents of SAVE’s (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments) emergency shelter.

$2,200 - $2,500!!!

Move in by September 30th

How to Manage Diabetes Thursday, September 20th 11:00am – 12:00pm Vinh Mai, RD, LifeHOUSE Health Services

LUNCH will be provided. RSVP by September 18th

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Watercolor portrait workshop BY

SUBMITTED SACHIE JOHNS

Offered again by popular demand, award-winning multi-media artist, Grace Rankin will present a two-day watercolor portrait workshop (beginner to intermediate level) at The Fremont Art Association Art Centre/ Gallery.

Rankin has studied design and collage and portraiture with nationally recognized artists Gerald Brommer, Mike Bailey, and Ted Nuttall. She has been teaching watercolor for the past 25 years, both on location and in the studio. Bring basic painting supplies and lunch or dine at one of the fine local eateries. Registration is required.

Watercolor Portrait Workshop Saturday and Sunday: Sep 8-9 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Fremont Art Centre/Gallery 37697 Niles Blvd.

Niles-Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.FremontArtAssociation.org

$120-FAA members; $150-non-members

SUBMITTED BY SACHIE JOHNS The Fremont Art Association is pleased to welcome its September Guest Artist, Christopher Walsh on Wednesday, September 5. An award-winning artist/illustrator noted for outstanding detail, Walsh will demonstrate oil painting of a nautical scene on canvas. His art works are now being exhibited in multiple galleries throughout the Bay Area. A resident of Niles, Walsh is an on-site artist at the Smith’s Cottage -Thomas Kinkade signature gallery in Niles (south-west corner of J and Niles Blvd.). To view the artist’s works, visit: chriswalshartist.com.

This event is free and the public is welcome.

Guest Artist Demo Wednesday, September 5 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

The Fremont Art Centre/Gallery 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.FremontArtAssociation.org Free

A classic tale of horror and suspense detailing the ill-fated experiments of young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to fathom the secrets of life and death.

Broadway West Theatre Company, 4000-B Bay Street in Fremont, presents Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, adapted

by Victor Gialanella, directed by Paula Chenoweth, September 14 through October 13. Performance times are 8 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. There are three Sunday matinees: September 23 and 30 matinee performances begin with a continental brunch (included in price of ticket) at 12:15 pm, and the show begins at 1 pm. The October 7 performance starts at 1 pm with refreshments during intermission (included in price of ticket). For reservations and information, call 510-683-9218, or purchase tickets on our website at www.broadwaywest.org.

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$ = Entrance or Activity Fee R= Reservations Required Schedules are subject to change.

Call to confirm activities shown in these listings.

Saturday, Sep 1 - Sunday, Sep 30

Thursday, Sep 6 – Monday, Sep 10

Art of Antoinette Martinez

Circus Vargas $

6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Thursday: 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Friday/Saturday: 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Monday: 7 p.m.

Southland Mall, Hayward (877) 468-3861 www.circusvargas.com

Abstract art

Continuing Events Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sep 4 thru Dec 27

Live Band Dance

Tues: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Thurs: 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.

Billy Smith Band, Bob Wiseman Band & Richard Herman Trio

Hayward Area Senior Center 22325 North Third St., Hayward (510) 881-6766 Thursday, Sep 6 thru Sunday, Sep 30

"Grey Gardens" $

Thur – Sat: 8 p.m. (Sun: 2 p.m.)

Musical tale of eccentric mother & daughter

Douglas Morrison Theatre 22311 N Third St., Hayward (510) 881-6777 www.dmtonline.org

Mission Coffee Roasting House 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 474-1004 www.amart84888@aol.com

Tuesday, Sep 4

Bike Maintenance Basics

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Learn to fix flat tires & make minor adjustments

REI Fremont 43962 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 651-0305 www.rei.com/fremont Wednesday, Sep 5

Introduction to T'aichi Chih and Qigong

12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Focus on movement & breathing. Open to teens, adults & seniors

Urban dance festival and competition

Smith Center 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 www.smithcenter.com

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Learn the moves & join worldwide simultaneous dance of "Thriller." Ages 13 & up

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Christopher Walsh: oil painting on canvas

Help local family raise funds for a specialized vehicle

Fremont Community Center Lake Elizabeth 40000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont (510) 494-4322

Fremont Art Association 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.FremontArtAssociation.org

Saturday, Sep 8

Fremont Veterans Hall 37154 Second St., Fremont (510) 612-0488 www.laurensride.org Saturday, Sep 8

Wednesday, Sep 5

Tipping Point

Fridays, Sep 7 thru Sep 28

Bobbin Lace Making $R

1:30 p.m.

Toddler Ramble: Color of the Marsh

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Award-winning film about tar sands in Alberta, Canada

Cultural Corner (lower level near Sears)

New Park Mall 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (510) 742-2326 www.NewParkMall.com

Fiber art craft makes a great hobby. Supply kit available in class. Ages 12 & up

Warm Springs Community Center 47300 Fernald St., Fremont (510) 791-4318

Mission Gold Jazz Band $

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Danceable ixieland music Sunol Jazz Cafe 11984 Main St., Sunol (925) 862-2800 Thursday, Sep 6

San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery Friends Group Meeting

6 p.m.

Saturday, Jun 16 - Sunday, Sep 9

Join the effort to preserve historic cemetery

Emerging Patterns: Sea to Sky

San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery Corner of Usher Street & College Street, San Lorenzo (510) 581-2516 www.haywardareahistory.org

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Depictions of the salt marsh landscape Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center

4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270 Wednesday, Aug 22 - Saturday, Sep 29

I Can See Clearly Now...

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Member show of photography, oil, ceramic, & sculpture

Sun Gallery 1015 E St., Hayward (510) 581-4050 www.sungallery@comcast.net Thursday, Aug 23 - Saturday, Oct 13

New Members and Emerging Artists

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Art created by Hayward Arts Council

Foothill Arts of the Bay 22394 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 538-2787

A positive path for spiritual living Saturday, Sep 1 - Friday, Sep 28

Fall Member Show

Mon. - Thurs., 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sat. - Sun., 12 noon - 4 p.m.

Paintings, porcelain & photography

www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234

Fri: 7 p.m., & Sat: 3 p.m.

Guest Artist Demonstration

Mon – Fri: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sat – Sun: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont

All The Way Live $

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Student Art Exhibit

Rev. Ken Daigle Senior Minister

Friday, Sep 7 - Saturday, Sep 8

Wednesday, Sep 5

Wednesday, Sep 5

Sunday 10:00 AM

Life Chiropractic College West 25001 Industrial Blvd, Hayward (510) 780-4500 www.lifewest.edu

"Lauren's Ride" Pasta Dinner and Fundraiser $

Monday, Sep 8 thru Sunday, Sep 30

Unity of Fremont

Live music, entertainment, food, kid's activities & health screening

"Thrill the World" Dance Moves $R

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

Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480

5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Thursdays, Sep 6 thru Oct 25

Nature class for ages 1 to 3

Tell A Friend

Community Block Party

Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley (510) 667-7900

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at the Alameda County Library

Friday, Sep 7

San Leandro Art Association 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro (510) 635-5129

Niles Discovery Church 255 H Street at 3rd, Fremont 510-797-0895 www.TriCityPerspectives.org Saturday, Sep 8 - Sunday, Sep 9

Watercolor Portrait Workshop $R

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Instructed by award-winning artist Grace Rankin

Fremont Art Association 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.FremontArtAssociation.org Saturday, Sep 8

Garin Apple Festival $

12 noon - 4 p.m.

Apple cider pressing, ice cream making, music, crafts & games

Garin Regional Park 1320 Garin Ave., Hayward (510) 582-2206 www.ebparks.org

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Saturday, Sep 8

Saturday, Sep 8

Monday, Sep 10

Senior Stroll - R

Harvest of Roses

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

American Red Cross Mobile Blood Drive - R

Wander the meadow of the Ohlone people. One-half mile on flat or gradual rolling paths

Bring your roses to exhibit & join the East Bay Rose Society

Sunol Regional Wilderness 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol (888) 544-3249 www.ebparksonline.org Saturday, Sep 8

Annual South Asia EID Celebration $

6 p.m.

Featuring Munni Begum. Dress code: Festive South Asian attire

India Community Center 525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas 408-934-1130 Saturday, Sep 8

Ohlone College Super Flea Market $

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Supporting Ohlone College programs

Ohlone College Parking Lots E 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6285 http://fleamarket.Ohlone.edu Saturday, Sep 8

Bird Hike: Surrounded By Youth

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Regan Nursery 4268 Decoto Rd., Fremont (510) 797-3222 www.regannursery.com

Silent Film Night $

Community Emergency Response Team Training - R

7:30 p.m.

"Battle of the Sexes", "Felix the Cat", & "Vacation Waves"

Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont (510) 494-1411

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Bingo Luncheon $

Workshop on calmness of mind & increasing energy

10 a.m. - 12 noon

Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 709-9209

Eagles Hall 21406 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 785-8174 Monday, September 10

Voter Registration Day

Music & Art in the Park

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Forms in English, Spanish & Chinese.

Learn about the issues (12 noon 1p.m.). Kids face painting.

Beatles music. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, picnic (no alcohol)

Weekend Weed Warriors

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Volunteer to remove non-native plants

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

McConaghy Victorian House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org

4 p.m.

Carnival includes comedy performances, silly songs, juggling & more

Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley (510) 667-7900

Lunch, bingo & raffle

Sunday, Sep 9

Sunday, Sep 9

Sat: 1 p.m. & Sun: 4 p.m.

Hayward City Hall 777 B St., Hayward (510) 583-4948 Monday, Sep 10

Ride a pony, play "Pin the Tail on the Horse," & horse shoes. Wear closed toed shoes

Fall Festival Events

Learn emergency assistance procedures for residents of Hayward or Fairview

Mind and Meditation

Sunday, Sep 9

Saturday, Sep 8 - Sunday, Sep 9

6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sep 8

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

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

InRoads Christian Church 3111 Washington Blvd., Fremont (800) 733-2767 Monday, Sep 10

Hayward Memorial Park 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward

"A Day at the Races" Children's Program $

Call to schedule an appointment. Use sponsor code: INROADS

Saturday, Sep 8

Naturalist-led bird watching hike

Saturday, Sep 8

2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Laurel & Hardy Talkie Matinee $ "A Chump at Oxford", "Mush and Milk", & "Scram"

Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont (510) 494-1411

Fremont Family Resource Center Pacific Room 39155 Liberty Street, Fremont (510) 574-2000 Thursday, Sep 13 – Monday, Sep 17

Circus Vargas $

Thursday: 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Friday/Saturday: 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Monday: 7 p.m.

NewPark Mall, Newark Tickets: The Book End, 6678 Thornton Ave., Newark LOV, 36120 Ruschin Dr., Newark (510) 793-5683 www.lov.org. www.circusvargas.com (877) 468-3861 Saturday, Sep 15

Outdoor Paint Out $R

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Paint locally in the outdoors. Deadline for registration: Tues., Sept. 11

Fremont Central Park Performance Pavilion 4000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont (510) 790-5541 www.fremontartassociation.org

SUBMITTED BY APAPA

SUBMITTED BY MILA MISHINA The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District would like to invite mature adults 50+ to the Live Band Dances at the Hayward Area Senior Center on North Third Street near the Japanese Garden.

After several months of renovation, the Hayward Senior Center is re-opening for dancing and lunches on Tuesday, September 4.

Please join us in welcoming two new bands on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. The Billy Smith Band will entertain participants every first and fourth Tuesday, and the Bob Wiseman Band will play every second and third Tuesday. The Richard Herman Trio is playing every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Enjoy a good floor and great music! Just keep on dancing!

Admission is free.

Live Band Dance Tuesdays: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Hayward Area Senior Center 22325 North Third St. Hayward (510) 881-6766

The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association Bay Area Chapter (APAPA-BAC), Asian Business Alliance (ABA) and Citizens for Better Community (CBC) will host a free Town Hall Debate on Thursday, September 13, 2012 to hear candidates for Fremont Mayor and Fremont City Council.

Additional Speakers include candidates for Congressional District 15, Congressman Pete Stark and City of Dublin Councilman Eric Swalwell, and for Assembly District 20, Bill Quirk and Jennifer Ong. This event is sponsored by PG&E. For more information, contact Kevin Ikuma at kikuma@aol.com APAPA Town Hall Debate Thursday, Sep 13 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

American High School Cafeteria 36300 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont kikuma@aol.com

The Tri-City Animal Shelter currently has an abundance of cats and kittens. In an effort to try and find forever homes, the shelter is running a "Free Adoption Event" for all black cats and kittens through September 15th. This special includes any cat or kitten that is mixed with black coloring, striping or markings.

If you are looking for a new cat or kitten, now would be a great time to come by and take a look. The Tri-City Animal Shelter is located at: 1950 Stevenson Boulevard in Fremont.

Hours: Tuesday - Friday Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Saturdays 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Closed Sundays, Mondays, Holidays Some of the current cats and kittens can be found online at www.petharbor.com. Please also note that pet licensing fee's will be required for Fremont residents. License fee's range from $10-$42.

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Ohlone Humane Society

One person can make a huge impact SUBMITTED BY ANGELA M. HARTMAN WILDLIFE CARE SUPERVISOR OHLONE HUMANE SOCIETY WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER

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510-792-4587 39120 Argonaut Way #108, Fremont Ca. 94538-1304

ave you ever thought about how one choice www.ohlonehumanesociety.org can have either a negative or positive effect?

The choices we make in life, good or bad, Hundreds of healthy, adoptable animals are available at the Trishape us and our community. Milan Goyal is a perCity Animal Shelter and other local shelters and rescue organison who made the right choice for himself and our zations. Visit www.petfinder.com where you can enter your city community. or zip code and search by breed, size, gender and other criteria.

Nearly 12,500 rescue groups list more than a quarter-million Milan approached me last year inquiring about a animals available for adoption. Please save one today. project he could do to help wildlife in our community. He was seeking a project he could coordinate team, contacted people in the Tri-Cities who would benewith his scout troop #199. It was not difficult to come up fit by having Barn Owl boxes installed on their property. with a rewarding project plan for Milan, one that I and Barn Owls would reduce or remove the need for rodent others in our organization feel very passionate about. Our pesticides. A family of Barn Owls with six nestlings will urban wildlife need habitats to live, thrive, and raise their consume fifty plus rodents per day… free and natural pesyoung. As appropriate wildlife habitat in the Tri-City area ticide control.

The next step was to build and install eight custom Barn Owl boxes. Over the summer, Milan and his team built and installed Barn Owl boxes at Calaveras Nursery, Arriba Vista Ranch, Lake Elizabeth, Sycamore Grove Regional Park, and one at the Ohlone Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. The Barn Owl box installed at the Ohlone Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will be used to conduct “soft releases.” We rehabilitate many orphaned Barn Owls at our facility each year and once they reach the juvenile stage, we can place them in our Barn Owl box which provides shelter as they learn to be on their own in the wild.

I want to recognize Milan and Troop #199 for their outstanding work. The effect of their efforts and completed project will aid hundreds of Barn Owls for generations to come.

If you would like to learn more about how you can make a difference in your community for urban wildlife, send me an email at ohswildlife@yahoo.com. We offer advice and humane solutions for dealing with wildlife if they become a challenge on your property. We also offer guidance on what to do if you find an injured, ill, or orphaned wild animal. Our wildlife center is open every day and we can be reached at (510) 797-9449.

The Ohlone Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center takes in over 700 orphaned and injured wild animals every year and rehabilitates them back to health.

We are a non-profit organization that depends on donations and volunteers to continue our day-to-day operations and efforts. If you would like to make a donation to our organization please contact us.

Our wildlife center is always in need of wild bird seed, pidisappears, our urban wildlife is running out of options geon and dove seed, unscented laundry soap, bleach, for suitable shelter. One animal that once thrived in the Tri-Cities is the Barn Owl. Unfortunately, over the last 30 paper towels, toilet paper, canned cat and dog food. Call us at (510) 797-9449 if you want to bring any of these years, their habitats have dwindled due to community items to our wildlife center. Email us at growth and expansion. Barn Owls depend on, you ohswildlife@yahoo.com for information on how to beguessed it, barn structures to nest and raise their young. come a volunteer. Web: www.ohlonehumanesociety.org Milan had his mission! Milan, with his troop #199

If you find an injured or orphaned wild animal, do not feed it. All wildlife has special diets. DO NOT SEND AN EMAIL to report an injured or orphaned wild animal, call (510) 797-9449. Before you bring it to the wildlife center place the animal in a box with a paper towel on the bottom. Put the box in a quiet, stress free area away from noise, pets, and children.

Angela M. Hartman Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator and Wildlife Care Supervisor Ohlone Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center 37175 Hickory St., Newark (510) 797-9449 Web: http://www.ohlonehumanesociety.org/

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Tennyson outlasts Albany SUBMITTED BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW Tennyson 26, Albany 18 This game was a battle that was up for grabs until the second half. The Albany Cougars pass rush looked to be in control of the score with a first half edge of 18-7 but the Tennyson Lancers made good defensive plays to keep the game close. In the third quarter, Tennyson sent a message that they were on the field to win as their outside running game opened up, allowing them to control the air as well.

Local resident is boxing phenomenon

BY KENNY JACOBY PHOTO BY ALEXIS CUAREZMA

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ne of the greatest boxers in the world today grew up right around the corner. A native of the Fairview neighborhood of Hayward, Andre Ward has risen to stardom in the world of boxing and is now considered by many to be the top middleweight in the world.

Ward attended Fairview Elementary, Bret Harte Junior High School, and Hayward High School be-

fore making his professional debut at the age of 20.

He began training at nine years old when his father, Frank Ward, took him to King’s Gym in Oakland. Frank introduced Andre to trainer Virgil Hunter, asking him “to teach his son to hit and not get hit.” Ward is now 28 years old; Hunter remains his coach as well as his mentor and godfather.

Ward played numerous sports while in school, including football at Hayward High School, where he was a star running back and safety. But Ward had to make a difficult life decision of which sport he was going to pursue. Frank Ward had been a boxer in high school, and he inspired Andre by telling him stories about riveting fights and triumphant victories. Frank tragically passed away in 2002 when Andre was 18, but Ward continued his father’s legacy by choosing to pursue boxing.

Ward’s focused work ethic and dedication to the sport were key factors in his rise to fame. When he began training with Hunter as a nine yearold, Ward would show up at the local gym at 5 a.m., three hours before school started, for his daily workout. The hard work paid dividends as he earned virtually every big title and championship possible for an amateur fighter.

This led to Ward’s trip to the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, where he earned a gold medal in the light heavyweight division, becoming the first American to achieve boxing gold in eight years.

Five months after his Olympic appearance, Ward made his pro debut in which he knocked out Chris Molina in the second round. This impressive first victory set the stage for a phenomenal boxing career; 13 knockouts in

25 matches. To date, Ward’s record is a perfect 250. In that span, Ward has been crowned World Boxing Council [WBC] Super Middleweight World Champion, Ring Magazine Super Middleweight Champion, SHOWTIME Super Six World Boxing Classic Champion, and World Boxing Assocation [WBA] Super Middleweight World Champion.

Ward has been undefeated since 1996 when he lost a controversial decision to Jesus Gonzalez as a 12 year-old.

Though Ward is currently ranked number one in the world in the Super Middleweight division (168 pounds) by ESPN, WBC, WBA, and Fightnews, his

flawless record is at stake. On September 8, Ward will take on Chad Dawson at Oracle Arena, in what many

speculate to be the fight of the year. Dawson has a 311 lifetime record, and is ranked number one in the world in the light heavyweight division (175 pounds)

by ESPN, WBC, and Fightnews. Dawson will drop to 168 pounds for the fight.

Ward vs. Dawson is expected to be the most challenging fight of Ward’s career thus far. Ward has made appearances in multiple media days promoting his upcoming fight, including one for HBO at Xfinity TV in Oakland on August 18. There Ward signed autographs and chatted with his fans, who were lined up out the door for the meet-and-greet.

Ward, unlike many athletes on the top of their sport, has not become a brash and imprudent champion. While excelling in his fights, Ward has been practicing to become a boxing commentator, gaining insight by training with Versus, Comcast, and SHOWTIME; he is currently employed as an intern at Comcast SportsNet Bay Area. At home, Ward is happily married to his high school sweetheart, with whom he has four children. Nicknamed “Son of God,” Ward is a devout Christian and role model for his fans.

September 4, 2012

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Letter to the Editor

Men’s Soccer

Why was Junior killed?

SUBMITTED BY LARISA SCHARIKIN The following is part of public record in Case 3:12-CV04333SI, Mittasch, et.al, v.

City of Fremont, et.al., that was heard on Friday, 8/17/2012, in the United States District Court of the Northern District of California located at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, California, under presiding Judge Susan Illston.

On 8/7/2012, a dog owner contacted a Southern-California based Animal Rescue via email after what appeared to be a provoked incident that occurred three days prior within her gated front property, and involved Junior - her family's 2-year old dog, and her 9-year old niece. The rescue, a qualified 501(c)3 organization with a documented track record for pulling and successfully re-homing nearly 800 dogs from California shelters throughout California since 2006, contacted Tri-City Animal Control (Fremont) on the following morning and requested Junior be taken into their rescue under California's "The Hayden Act." Rescue was denied access to Junior

citing that Junior had been "declared dangerous," despite the fact there were zero prior incidents involving Junior, and that Junior had not been given an administrative hearing, as allowed under law, prior to a "dangerous dog" declaration being made.

Junior obtained the legal representation of The Lexus Project "TLP" (www.thelexusproject.org) and local legal counsel, both that took the case Pro-Bono. Legal Counsel immediately contested the "City's" right to kill Junior; requested a "stay of execution" from 8/15/2012 to 8/17/2012, and formally requested a hearing to appeal the City's "dangerous dog declaration of Junior" and allow him to be taken into rescue.

The City Attorney's office of the City of Fremont responded in writing that they denied TLP's request for a hearing, and they "... were not destroying the dog pursuant to Fremont's Municipal Code, but "...rather pursuant to the power to as the owner of the dog" and further denied the rescue right to take Junior into rescue. On 8/16/2012, Junior's legal counsel filed a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and Federal Complaint against the City of Fremont, and on 8/17/2012, the matter was heard by Presiding Judge Susan Illston. Despite the fact that there was jurisdiction, merits for the case to be heard, and Federal and State laws that supported Plaintiff's request, Judge Susan Illston took immediate issue with the Plaintiff's "right" to insert themselves between the former owner, and the new owner, the City of Fremont.

Judge Susan Illston's statement during the Request for TRO hearing to the Plaintiff's counsel, in part, “SO IF I MOVED AND DIDN’T WANT TO TAKE MY DOG, YOU MEAN TO TELL ME I COULDN’T HAVE HIM KILLED?” is evidence of her disregard for Federal and State law; her complete lack of human compassion towards Junior or the specifics of his individual case; her thoughts on her "rights" to her own dog her personal opinion towards any dog which is considered "property", and, a "A Dog Owner's right to Ownership of their Property (Animal) and what a Dog Owner should be allowed to do with their property."

It is deeply concerning that the Judge would not hear the reasons for the request for the Temporary Restraining Order and then decide whether to issue a TRO or not.

Instead, Judge Illston ruled that Plaintiff's had "no standing" because the City of Fremont now "owned" the dog. Her ruling also meant that she believed that the CoPlaintiffs, RESCUE, had no legal right to question the intent of Junior's new owner's (the City of Fremont) "right" to kill a healthy, 2-year old dog and take him rescue, as is allowed under California State Law and The Hayden Act. It is also deeply concerning that Federal

Court Judge Susan Illston refused to hear the reasons behind the request for TRO and instead immediately denied the Request for the TRO - which asked for nothing more but to extend Junior's execution by a few weeks until the case was heard and the facts presented by both parties were considered.

It is our belief that every judge, whether they preside over a Small Claims, Municipal, Superior, State, Federal, or Supreme Court, has a duty to carefully consider all points carefully, review all applicable laws, put their own personal opinions aside, at least publically in a Court of Law, and hear, and rule, on the individual merits of each case before issuing a ruling, especially if the subject of the TRO and Complaint is a 2-year old dog with no prior incidents.

If a Judge does not have enough information or knowledge of all applicable laws or case law at the time a Request for TRO is made, a Judge should grant the requesting parties a TRO, continue to research the matter or applicable laws, and allow the case to be heard.

Instead, a Federally-appointed judge demonstrated her personal-bias and opinion with regard to "property ownership"; disregarded the fact that the "property" was a 2year old dog whose life was about to be ended 3 hours later; denied Plaintiff's request for a TRO to temporarily "stay" Junior's execution, and refused to hear the case.

The Judge's ruling granted the City of Fremont "the right" to kill Junior because she personally supported the City's assertion that an owner of a dog should have the power to kill that dog, if, for no other reason, than because they are the owner of the dog.

Junior was denied any due process as allowed under law and declared dangerous.

This was his first and only incident, it occurred at his home, and after he made the fatal mistake of acting to protect his 5-year old owner against what was seemingly a threat to the 5-year old boy. The 9-year old victim was treated for her injury immediately following the incident and back home a few hours later. The rescue was denied their right to take Junior into rescue as provided under The Hayden Act, and using Judge Illston’s reasoning, perhaps we should all reconsider whether Michael Vick’s actions, for which he was prosecuted and served jail time for, should have been excused. After all, he was the legal owner of his dogs.

This morning, Saturday, 8/18/2012, under the orders of Sgt. Howard Russel, Administrator of Tri City Animal Control, Animal Control Officer Lorenzo Talatala ended the life of Junior, a healthy, 2-year old dog.

Yesterday's court proceeding was a very sad day for voters in California who voted for The Hayden Act and put this law into place. It was also a particularly frightening day for the residents of Alameda County, California, should they ever find themselves in Judge Susan Illston's courtroom.

You may voice your opinions to the following and print/fax/or email to this to any media outlets: California Governor Jerry Brown (916) 445-2841 Fax: (916) 558-3160 Thomas Hayden/Hayden Act: www.tomhayden.com, contacthayden@gmail.com Senator Ellen Corbett (Fremont/Alameda County) (916) 651-4010 http://sd10.senate.ca.gov/contact City Attorney/ Fremont Howard Levine (510)284-4030, Fax (510) 284-4031, hlevine@fremont.gov Deputy City Attorney Bronwen Lacey (510)284-4030, Fax (510) 284-4031, blacey@fremont.gov Chief Craig Stecklor, Police Chief (510) 790-6811, csteckler@fremont.gov TriCity Animal Svcs. Sgt Howard Russel (510) 790-6630/6640, FAX (510)7906632, animalservices@fremont.gov TriCity Animal Svcs. Lorenzo Talatala (510) 790-6630/6640, FAX (510)7906632, animalservices@fremont.gov For more information or to schedule an interview: About Junior's case, please contact us at: savejunior@gmail.com About any of the other cases we are handling, please contact us at: thelexusproject@optonline.net Save Junior the Akita!

Feather River scores early, holds on against Ohlone SUBMITTED BY OHLONE COLLEGE Feather River -1, Ohlone -0 Opening its first “home” game, Ohlone played against Feather River College (FRC) at Fremont’s Central Park in a non-conference match Friday, August 31st. This field will be Ohlone’s home ground while construction of a new field and stadium at the college is under construction. The Renegades were up against nationally ranked Feather River featuring a host of international players. Both sides spent the first few minutes settling their nerves and exploring the field.

Feather River, however, shook off the jitters early and Ohlone was caught off guard as an errant clearance moved the ball into Ohlone territory. FRC was able to capitalize off a combination play when Goalkeeper Michael Beigarten was blinded from play by his own back line.

As the game progressed, the Renegades developed confidence and began

to pressure FRC later in the first half.

Greivin Pacheo Quesada (Sophomore) led the front assault but they were unable to capitalize on several shots. The back line for Ohlone was led by Raul Chavez. Newcomers Jorge Alcaraz and Omar Reyes both performed well and, with veterans Hector Romero and Sliver Silva, kept Feather River away from the Ohlone goal most of the match.

Despite the early goal, the game outlook for Ohlone was positive as they adjusted to put more attackers up front.

Ohone had two opening shots in the first half that needed an inch or two to go in. FRC had two additional opportunities midway in the second half but Ohlone pressure continually harassed Feather River and was a constant threat throughout the game.

“We are pleased to see our team compete today with a solid side.” said Coach Nordmo. “We always want the win and today we showed we still need some seasoning; but with another bounce here or there, we have points. We are looking forward to a competitive year.”

Women’s Volleyball Ohlone College vs Monterey Peninsula College SUBMITTED BY COACH JEREMY PEÑAFLOR

August 31 Monterey Peninsula defeats Ohlone, 3-2 (26-28, 25-22, 18-25, 25-20, 15-10) Volleyball

Logan falls to Amador Valley SUBMITTED BY COACH STEVE BURMASTER The Logan Colt Varsity Girls’ Volleyball team was unable to win a set in a match with Amador Valley Dons on Thursday, August 30.

Amador Valley came out serving very tough with their first server scoring eight straight points to take an 8-0 lead over Logan in Game 1. The Colts found themselves in a big hole and were never really able to recover, as they lost by a final score of 14-21.

Game 2 was more of the same, with Amador Valley serving tough and forcing Logan to settle for numerous free balls on their third contact. This kept the Colts on the defensive all game, eventually resulting in another 14-21 loss.

In Game 3 the Colts’ passing was much better and the match was close at 17-18 when they found themselves on the losing end of a long, crucial rally, setting the score at 17-19.

The next opportunity to close the gap failed after a loss on a long rally gave Amador Valley a 23-21 lead. Another kill gave the Dons a lead of 24-21, and then an ace serve sealed the game and the match for Amador Valley, with a final score of 25-21.

Although the Colts were soundly beaten, there were some bright spots and extended rallies. The bottom line is that the Colts need to pass much better to develop a solid side-out game, and then everything else will get much better. The Colts’ next competition date is a home scrimmage tournament (jamboree) where they will face five other schools in a round robin event on Wednesday, September 5th. This will be a good opportunity for the team to try out a variety of line-ups and gain some experience before heading down to San Luis Obispo to face some tough Southern, Central and Central Coast competition during a two-day tournament on Friday, September 7 and Saturday, September 8.

With continued focus and perseverance, the Colts will continue to improve and be better prepared for upcoming MVAL matches.

Football

Logan tames San Leandro SUBMITTED BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW Logan, 29 - San Leandro, O Logan’s offense is in sync with a well-balanced attack on ground and in the air.

San Leandro was unable to find a defense for the Colt’s solid offense accompanied by a quick and equally solid defense. In a game dominated throughout by Logan, the score at the half was 13-0; the San Leandro Pirates never threatened.

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PUBLIC NOTICES CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12645210 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Rajesh Kaul, Manju Kaul for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Rajesh Kaul, Manju Kaul filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Dhruv Kaul to Dhruv - R - Kaul 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: 11/30/12, 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: Aug. 24, 2012 /s/ Illegible Judge of the Superior Court 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/12 CNS-2371442# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12642179 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Wen-Hsin Chang for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Wen-Hsin Chang filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Wen-Hsin Chang to Hailey Rae Chang 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: December 28, 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: What’s Happening Tri-City Voice Date: August 3, 2012 Winifred Y. Smith Judge of the Superior Court 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/12 CNS-2359429# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG12641920 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Diana Whangmeowsue Hu for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Diana Whangmeowsue Hu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Diana Whangmeowsue Hu to Miaoshu Diana Huang 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: Nov. 2, 2012 (Fri), Time: 8:45 AM, Dept.: 504 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: What’s Happening Tri-City Voice Date: Aug. 3, 2012 C. DON CLAY Judge of the Superior Court 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/12 CNS-2358784#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468934 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Yaadein, 4356 Queen Anne Dr., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Tarlochan S. Walia, 4505 Brookfield Dr., Sacramento, CA 95823 Anita Balkumar, 4356 Queen Anne Dr., Union City, CA 94587 This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Tarlochan Walia, Anita Balkumar This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on August 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).

9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/12 CNS-2371206# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468876 The following person(s) is (are) doing business

as: TL Assembly, 41353 Albrae St., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda 389 San Andreas Dr., Milpitas, CA 95035 Tuan Le, 389 San Andreas Ave., Milpitas, CA 95035 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/ Tuan Le This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on August 23, 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).

9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25/12 CNS-2369836# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468754 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Taggar Trucking, 44790 S. Grimmer Blvd., Ste. 103, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda, 37950 Fremont Blvd., #29, Fremont, CA 94536, Alameda County Rajvinder Kaur, 37950 Fremont Blvd., #29, 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 8-20-2012 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/ Rajvinder Kaur This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on August 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).

8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/12 CNS-2367351# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468722 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Shailesh Gandhi dba the UPS Store #1805, 3984 Washington Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Shailesh Gandhi, 38400 Garway Dr., 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/ Shailesh Gandhi This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on August 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).

8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/12 CNS-2367092# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468671 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Clicksology, 34748 Hemet Common, Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda Clicksology LLC, California, 34748 Hemet Common, Fremont, CA 94555 This business is conducted by a limited liability company 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/ Michael Delos Reyes, Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on August 16, 2012 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/12 CNS-2366312# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468204-205 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. S.W.I.R. L, 2. The Switchers, 1188 Huron Lane, Hayward, CA 94545, County of Alameda Yvetta Doll Franklin, 1188 Huron Lane, Hayward, CA 94545 Ramona L. Thomas, 28826 Bayheights Rd., Hayward, CA 94545 This business is conducted by a joint venture The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 06, 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/ Yvetta D. Franklin, Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on August 06, 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).

8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/12 CNS-2363585# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468007 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Snow Fall Ice Cream, 4308 Ogden Dr., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda; Mailing Address: 39900 Blacow Road #28, Fremont, CA 94538 Jarnail Singh Lakha, 39900 Blacow Rd. #28, Fremont, CA 94538 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/ Jarnail Singh Lakha This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on July 31, 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).

8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/12 CNS-2360315# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 468042 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Magic Clipper, 20 Fremont Hub Courtyard, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Jackie Tran, 39383 Sutter Dr., Fremont, CA 94538 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/ Jackie Tran This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on July 31, 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).

8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/12 CNS-2359427# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 467906 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mowry Plaza Pharmacy, 668 Mowry Ave., Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Mowry Plaza Pharmacy, Inc., California, 668 Mowry Ave., Fremont, CA 94536 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 1, 2012 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Amarjean Kaur Basrai, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on July 26, 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).

8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/12 CNS-2358980#

GOVERNMENT CITY OF UNION CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that public hearings will be held by the City of Union City for the purpose of considering the following project applications: Use Permit (UP-12-005) The applicant, High 12 Club of Masonic Homes of California (a 501c3 organization), is seeking Use Permit approval (UP-12-005) to establish an annual seasonal (October) pumpkin patch use and related activities at 34400 Mission Boulevard (Assessor’s Parcel #s 087-0031-002-05 and 06 and 087-0031-003-03), in the “A”, Agricultural District. The activities, structures and items listed below are proposed to be removed from the site at the seasonal conclusion of the pumpkin patch.

The proposed related activities include, but may not be limited to: pumpkin sales, small concession sales (non-alcoholic beverages, popcorn, caramel apples, etc.), arts and crafts sales (produced at Masonic Homes), and a children’s playground with one or more jumping houses, and arts and crafts activities. Proposed temporary structures include, but may not be limited to: a large event tent, smaller tents, and tables and chairs for family seating. Portable toilets are proposed for the duration of the activity. Electricity would be supplied by temporary generators for miscellaneous electrical requirements (no outdoor lighting is proposed, because the use would not operate after dark).

Water would be supplied by bottled water.

The use is proposed to be located on an approximately one acre area of the Masonic Homes property that is adjacent to the west side of O’Connell Lane. The temporary parking lot for the pumpkin patch is proposed to be within this same area, on an existing paved surface. Vehicle ingress would be from Mission Boulevard then onto O’Connell Lane and then a left turn over the existing bridge.

Vehicle egress would trace the same route.

Notice is also given that this project is exempt from environmental review under Section 15304(e), Minor Alterations to Land, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, September 20, 2012 Said hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m.

In the Council Chambers of City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City.

For further information on the above application, contact Nancy Hutar, Contract Planner, at (510) 675-5321. Written comments regarding these projects should be received by the Planning Division prior to Thursday, September 20, 2012.

City Hall is accessible by Union City Transit lines 1A, 1B, 3, 4 and AC Transit line 97. BART riders can transfer to these bus routes at the UC BART station. For information, please contact: Union City Transit at (510) 471-1411, AC Transit at (510) 891-4777, or BART at (510) 465-2278.

JOAN MALLOY Economic & Community Development Director 9/4/12 CNS-2372758# 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 #901039 FRESH START CAFÉ ® (ASHLAND YOUTH CENTER) North County – Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at General Services Agency, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 1107, 11th Floor, Oakland, CA and South County – Thursday, September 13, 2012, 1:00 p.m. at Castro Valley Library, Chabot Room, 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm on October 9, 2012 County Contact: Ann Marie Romero (510) 208-9742 or via email: annmarie.romero@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.

9/4/12 CNS-2371535# NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids will be received in the Office of Purchasing Services at 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg B, Fremont, California, up to the hour of 2:00 PM on September 26, 2012, at which time they will be opened and read out loud in said building for: CITYWIDE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. PWC8767 PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012, at Irvington Community Center, located at 41885 Blacow Road, Fremont, CA. Plans, special provisions and standard proposal forms to be used for bidding on this project can be obtained for a non-refundable fee at ARC/ Peninsula Digital located at 1654 Centre Pointe Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 or through Planwell at www.e-arc.com, Phone (408) 262-3000. No partial sets will be issued, cost is non-refundable. Call to confirm availability of copies before coming to pick up documents. For more information on this project, contact the City of Fremont Purchasing Department at (510) 494-4620.

CORINA CAMPBELL PURCHASING MANAGER CITY OF FREMONT 9/4, 9/11/12 CNS-2370558#

PROBATE AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ANITA WAIPING NG CASE NO. RP12638015 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Anita Waiping Ng A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Doris Wai Han Ng in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Doris Wai Han Ng 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 September 18, 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 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: John P. McGrath, 1940A Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595, Telephone: 925-938-6107 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/12

PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. .seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction, on September 18, 2012 personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/or other household items located at: Public Storage 27019 47209 Warm Springs Blvd.

Fremont , CA 94539-7461 (510) 659-6993 Time: 1:30 PM Stored by the following person (s): A035 - Bajwa, Paul A079 - Mabury, May A081 - Gonzalez, Michelle A146 - LOPEZ, CARMELO A158 - MC DOWELL, LEQUAWN A175 - Demaderios, Joel B065 - GROCOCK, SUSAN C087 - Ghoddousi, Farhad C253 - Christopher, Ryan C286 - Hypolite, La Tasha C306 - Mederas, Betty All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Dated on this 28th day of August 2012 and 4th day of September 2012, by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201, (818) 2448080, Bond No. 5857632 8/28, 9/4/12 CNS-2368834# NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. .seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction, on September 19, 2012 personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/or other household items located at: Public Storage 22317 35360 Fircrest St .

Newark , Ca 94560-1004 (510) 792-7172 Time: 9:45 AM Stored by the following person (s): A124 - MATIAS, PEGGY C100 - Errickson, David E059 - White, Tyran Public Storage 08026 37444 Cedar Blvd , Newark , Ca 94560-4134 (510) 790-0112 Time: 10:30 AM Stored by the following person (s): 2041 - Powell, John 2058 - ISHAQ, SUHEIL 2147 - Brew, Mary 2151 - Sanghera, Michael 2184 - China Sunergy (US)Clean Tech Inc 7034 - Washington, Joy 9005 - Santa Maria, Yvonne Public Storage 27265 38290 Cedar Blvd.

Newark , CA 94560-4604 (510) 793-7093 Time: 11:00 AM Stored by the following person (s): C048 - Hardy, Ralph C066 - Pivin, Amy C079 - Ruelas, Marcela C102 - MARQUEZ, MARGARET C008 - Esposito, Luchino D080 - Jones, Ron Public Storage 24613 4555 Peralta Blvd Fremont, Ca 94536-5736 (510) 792-3490 Time: 11:45 AM Stored by the following person (s): A105 - Valenica, Micheal A159 - Nadeemullah, Najeeb B230 - Ross, Linda E516 - Warren, Jeffrey E522 - AVILLA, ROBERT E564 - Bierch, Leigh E601 - PUMARES, SHERRY E618 - Hernandez, ALEJANDRA E624 - Gooch, Christopher E636 - Hernandez, Luis Public Storage 24211 42101 Albrae Street Fremont , CA . 94538-3123 (510) 657-6077 Time: 12:45 PM Stored by the following person (s): A021 - NEAL, NINA A032 - Oravillo, Lourdes A053 - Rogers, Mary A060 - Reyes, Elodia A094 - Oneill, Sara A235 - Ferguson, Jesse C057 - Rogers, Frances C061 - Jones, Robert D025 - Holland, Joel Public Storage 00303 4444 Enterprise Street Fremont , CA 94538-6307 (510) 656-7268 Time: 1:30 PM Stored by the following person (s): D029 - Bowles Sr., Charles D051 - Demetro, Rick E039 - Elfeky, Nader E043 - bowles, pennie E065 - Sanders, David F066 - Lay Jr., David E037 - Reed, Michael All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules and regulations are available at sale. Dated on this 28th day of August 2012 and 4th day of September 2012, by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201, (818) 2448080, Bond No. 5857632 8/28, 9/4/12 CNS-2368832# NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that personal property in the following units will be sold at public auction:on the 13th Day of September, 2012 at or after 12:00 pm pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act. The sale will be conducted at: U-Haul Moving & Storage of Thornton, 4833 Thornton Ave. Fremont, CA 94536.

The items to be sold are generally described as follows: clothing, furniture, and / or other household items stored by the following people: Name Unit # Paid Through Date Chantel Ferr AA4400A 6/21/12 Stephany Demos AA4904A 6/8/12 Roderick Thomas AA7220B 6/29/12 Monica Swenson B138 6/12/12 Walt Summerlin B190 7/3/12 Teresa Healy B210 6/26/12 Rodel Marquez B278 7/6/12 Anita Brown B279 6/5/12 Hashina Brumfield B300 6/12/12 Oliver Allen C118 6/15/12 Lamar Thomas C245-46 6/12/12 8/28, 9/4/12 CNS-2368643# NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that personal property in the following units will be sold at public auction: on the 13th of September, 2012 at or after11:15 am pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act. The sale will be conducted at: U-Haul Moving & Storage of Fremont, 44511 Grimmer Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538. The items to be sold are generally described as follows: clothing, furniture, and / or other household items stored by the following people: Name Unit # Paid Through Date Melissa Costello 257U 3/10/12 Catina Murphy 317 2/17/12 Melissa Costello 335 9/10/11 Arletha Mariland 347 4/21/12 8/28, 9/4/12 CNS-2368609#

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Special needs kids staying in traditional schools opportunities for choices. Sometimes the choice is not to select a charter school,'' she said.

Some charters, such as Partnership to Uplift Communities, have made serving special needs their mission. The Los Angeles charter organization has special needs enrollment ranging from 9 percent to 17 percent at its 13 schools.

Many charters have been reluctant to tackle special education because they lack expertise, but that is starting to change, said Kaye Ragland, who heads special education for the Partnership.

Districts have started to reach out to charters to collaborate more on special education.

Some, like Los Angeles Unified, are training charter teachers. Denver Public Schools has gone further.

Two years ago, the district requested that charter operators agree to a mission of equity in schools and included clauses in charter contracts stipulating that they must install programs for severe special needs if required.

Aided by district-provided training and

funding, several charter operators now host centers specializing in autism, emotional disturbance and cognitive delay, serving 15 percent of the district's students with significant needs. More centers are in the works, said John Simmons, executive director of student services for Denver schools.

“We want to realize this idea of equity between traditional district schools and non-traditional schools. It's about looking at schools on a level playing field,” he said.

Parents like Matthew Asner, whose 9-yearold son with autism attends a traditional Los Angeles Unified school, hope the issue gets figured it out soon. He'd like the fourth-grader to go to charter middle and high schools, but knows it's a challenge to find one that accommodates autistic students and has openings.

“I don't think we've got a good handle on this,” said Asner, who is executive director of Autism Speaks, an advocacy organization. “We don't want to see this kind of exclusion.”

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And now it begins

PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak

WILLIAM MARSHAK

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fter years of fiscal austerity that severely restricted city services and brought unbridled public pensions to their knees, the tide is turning. Cities are just beginning to see financial daylight, representing a dangerous time for administrators and their bean counters. Over the next several years, as we slowly emerge from one of the most severe recessions in history, calls will be heard for relaxation of fiscal restrictions that have created pent up demand for services, employee benefits, capital expenditures, and deferred maintenance. Fremont has already started the process of recuperation with the first salvo - to add four more police officers. Since community safety has a dominant place in the City’s “to do” list, there will probably be little argument, but as city coffers are less stressed, how will restored funds be allocated?

Satisfying City needs will be a balancing act worthy of a high wire trapeze artist. Safety, for instance includes more

than just additional police. This category includes not only protective personnel – fire and police - but social and recreational services as well as adequate infrastructure (lighting, street maintenance, etc.) that create an environment for healthy, happy citizens while preventing crime and blight. To focus solely on one facet of a multidimensional problem typically squeezes adverse effects into other areas of concern, exacerbating rather than finding solutions. As funds become available, solving the highest priority must share focus with others that are entwined with the safety, health and happiness of the City at large.

tures outweigh revenue, the State government simply takes from others – cities and counties. In the end, local governments have been forced to ask voters for more taxes shielded from State intrusion.

While in many cases, the added burden of these new taxes may be justified, they do not solve the core problem of curbing government budget shenanigans, especially at the State level. The question to ask ourselves is whether proposed taxes represent a realistic and necessary public commitment to core community values.

Passage indicates trust and respect for our local political leadership. To be effective, the feeling must be mutual.

Most of us have seen at least one, if not a series of economic cycles and understand that although long-term calculations may appear to be relatively smooth, during times of boom or bust, the same territory is distinctly uneven and misleading. Creation of long term commitments on short term promises is unreliable. We only have to look back a decade or two; the dot com boom and bust, housing boom and bust, and bank debacle help us understand that, over time, things can change dramatically.

Signing on for multi-generational commitments is serious business. Just as the Trojan Horse described by Homer in the Odyssey held a destructive secret, this is a time to beware of those bearing “gifts.”

Consider each new tax proposal carefully – it may be the time to look a gift horse in the mouth.

PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGN Ramya Raman ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sharon Marshak EDUCATION Miriam G. Mazliach FEATURES Julie Grabowski GOVERNMENT Simon Wong TRAVEL & DINING Sharon Marshak PHOTOGRAPHERS Cassandra Broadwin Mike Heightchew Don Jedlovec DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Gerry Johnston

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Karin Diamond Margaret Fuentes BOOKKEEPING Vandana Dua

REPORTERS

William Marshak PUBLISHER

Each level of government relies on its ability to request and receive tax revenues from its citizens but, as we have found from recent experience, when expendi-

Jessica Noël Flohr Janet Grant Philip Holmes Catherine Kirch Susana Nunez Suzanne Ortt Praveena Raman Mauricio Segura Angie Wang

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Final components of California Homeowner Bill of Rights pass legislature SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced on August 30, 2012 that the final parts of the California Homeowner Bill of Rights have passed out of both legislative houses to the Governor.

“The entire Homeowner Bill of Rights legislative package will ensure fair lending and borrowing practices for California homeowners,” said Harris. “California has been the epicenter of the foreclosure crisis and this package of legislation will help affected homeowners, tenants and neighborhoods.”

Senate Bill 1474 by Senator Loni Hancock (D-Berkeley) gives the Attorney General’s office the ability to use a statewide grand jury to investigate and indict the perpetrators of financial crimes involving vic-

tims in multiple counties.

Assembly Bill 1950, by Assemblymember Mike Davis (D-Los Angeles) extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting mortgage-related crimes from one year to three years, giving the Department of Justice the ability to investigate and prosecute complex mortgage fraud crimes.

On Governor Brown’s desk is Assembly Bill 2610 by Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) which will require purchasers of foreclosed homes to give tenants at least 90 days before starting eviction proceedings. If the tenant has a fixed-term lease, the new owner must honor the lease unless the owner demonstrates that certain exceptions intended to prevent fraudulent leases apply.

Already signed into law is Assembly Bill 2314, authored by Assemblymember Wilmer Carter (D-Rialto), which provides additional tools to local governments and

receivers to fight blight caused by multiple vacant homes in neighborhoods.

In June 2012, two key parts of the Homeowner Bill of Rights passed out of both houses of the Legislature and were signed by Governor Jerry Brown. Those bills, which came out of a two-house conference committee, provide protections for borrowers and struggling homeowners, including a restriction on dual-track foreclosures, where a lender forecloses on a borrower despite being in discussions over a loan modification to save the home. The bills also guarantee struggling homeowners a single point of contact at their lender with knowledge of their loan and direct access to decision makers.

All aspects of the California Homeowner Bill of Rights will take effect on January 1, 2013 once signed into law.

For more information, visit www.oag.ca.gov

Annie Yu Kenny Jacoby WEB MASTER RAMAN CONSULTING Venkat Raman LEGAL COUNSEL Stephen F. Von Till, Esq.

ADJUDICATION: What’s Happening’s Tri-City Voice is a “newspaper of general circulation” as set forth in sections 6000, et. seq., of the Government Code, for the County of Alameda, and the State of California.

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Group Lessons: Music for Infants/Toddlers (Ages 0-2) Music for Preschoolers (Ages 3-5) Keyboard for Children (Ages 4-6 & 6-10) Kids/Youth Musical Theater (Ages 5-12) Glee Club Singers (All ages)

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Sr. Business System Analyst: Intematix Corporation in Fremont, CA. Analyze business problems to be solved with automated systems. Master degree required. Mail resume to 46430 Fremont Blvd.

Fremont, CA 9453 or email virginia.dunn@intematix.com

I, Jayeshkumar Shirishbhai Desai born on 2nd August 1974 residing at 1487 Arizona Avenue, Milpitas, CA 95035 shall henceforth be known as Jayesh Desai

I, Poorva Bharatkumar Desai born on 27th February 1975 residing at 1487 Arizona Avenue Milpitas, CA 95035 shall henceforth be known as Poorva Desai

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WORKFORCE TRAINING SCHOOL HAS A NEW LOCATION Gibson Gates Workforce Training School formerly located at 600 G Street, Union City, CA is now located at 725 Whipple Road, Union City, CA. Gibson Gates Workforce Training School trains students to work in ten different entry-level positions in healthcare. Some scholarships are available.

Details about the school can be found at http://www.gibson-gates.org.

Gibson Gates Workforce Training School admits students and applicants of any age, race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national and ethnic origins in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletics and other school administered programs.

Social Security Column

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE

What are America’s most popular baby names?

BY MARIAELENA LEMUS SOCIAL SECURITY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST IN SAN JOSE Each year, Social Security announces the top baby names for boys and girls based on Social Security card applications for babies born in the previous year. If you have children or you’re friends or relatives with those who do, chances are you might know a few babies with the “in” names.

This year, the most popular babies in the playpen are Jacob and Sophia, followed by Mason and Isabella. You can visit them in their online “crib” at www.socialsecurity.gov/babynames.

At the website, you also can see other lists of popular baby names. For example, you can search for the 1,000 most popular names of a decade, the five most popular names of the past century, or search for the most popular names in your state. You can even get popular baby names for twins.

Plug in any name — including your own — to see where it comes in on the list.

But Jacob and Sophia’s page isn’t just about baby names. Find out about getting a Social Security number for your baby and what every parent should know about Social Security. Learn about benefits for children and grandchildren, and plan your family’s financial future.

You also can link to information about having a healthy pregnancy, taking care of your newborn, and childproofing your home. Need to read up on childhood immunizations, food stamps, or other nutrition assistance programs for families with children? The links are there, along with more information than there are gifts at a baby shower.

When people think about Social Security, they often think of the retirement years. But Social Security is there throughout your life — from the day a child is named. Social Security’s popular Baby Names page has a lot to offer. See for yourself at www.socialsecurity.gov/babynames today.

Hayward Area Recreation and Park District August 27, 2012 Awarded the Monthly Volunteer Recognition Award for July 2012 to Ms. Ashley Linnekin for her volunteer work in East Avenue Camps since 2011.

Postponed entry into an Agreement with Russell City Energy Company, LLC, a Delaware Company, for Visual Mitigation and Regional Shoreline Park Enhancements/Trailside Amenities, to allow for further review and discussion of the terms of the agreement.

Entered into a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with RRM Design Group for the development of a master plan for Kennedy Park, Hesperian Boulevard.

Entered into a PSA with RRM Design Group for the development of a master plan for Fairmont Terrace Park.

Entered into a PSA with Gutierrez and Associates for the preparation of plans and specifications for the kitchen upgrade at the Sorensdale Recreation Center.

Approved specifications and authorized staff to advertise for bids to be opened at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2012, for the roof replacement at Weekes Community Center.

Entered into a PSA with Disability Access Consultants for the software and training for compliance with 2010 ADA Standards.

President Dennis Waespi - Yes Lou Andrade - Yes Paul Hodges - Yes Minane Jameson - Yes Carol Pereira - Yes

Alameda County Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (510) 790-8096 For more information (510) 745-1477 Monday, September 3 No Service Tuesday, September 4 9:15–11:00 Preschool Storytimes FREMONT 2:00–2:30 Preschool Storytimes FREMONT 2:30 – 3:25 Cabrillo School, 36700 San Pedro Dr., FREMONT 4:45 – 5:30 Baywood Apts., 4275 Bay St, FREMONT 5:50 – 6:30 Jerome Ave. and Ohlones St., FREMONT

11:45 –12:15 7TH Step 475 Medford Ave., HAYWARD 2:00 –3:00 Hesperian School, 620 Drew St., SAN LORENZO Monday, September 10 9:20-10:00 Preschool Storytimes – FREMONT 10:15-11:15 Preschool Storytimes FREMONT 1:45 – 2:45 Pioneer School, Blythe St. & Jean Dr., UNION CITY 3:05 – 3:25 Alvarado Elementary School, Fredi St. & Smith St. UNION CITY 4:15 – 4:45 Greenhaven Apts., Alvarado Blvd. & Fair Ranch Rd., UNION CITY 5:15 – 6:45 Forest Park School, Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird Circle, FREMONT

Wednesday, September 5 1:00 – 1:45 Hillside School, 15980 Marcella St., SAN LEANDRO 2:00 – 2:45 Eden House Apts., 1601 - 165th Ave., SAN LEANDRO 3:15– 3:45 Baywood Ct., 21966 Dolores St., CASTRO VALLEY 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., FREMONT

Tuesday, September 11 9:45-11:05 Preschool Storytimes UNION CITY 1:30 – 2:30 Mission Hills Middle School, 250 Tamarack Dr. UNION CITY 2:45 – 3:30 Purple Lotus Buddhist School, 33615 - 9th St., UNION CITY 4:50 – 5:30 Mariner Park, Regents Blvd. & Dorado Dr., UNION CITY 5:40 – 6:20 Sea Breeze Park, Dyer St. & Carmel Way, UNION CITY

Thursday, September 6 9:50 – 10:20 Preschool Storytimes FREMONT 10:40–11:30 Preschool StorytimesNEWARK 1:15 – 1:45 Stellar Academy 38325 Cedar Blvd., NEWARK 2:00 –3:00 Graham School 36270 Cherry St, NEWARK

Wednesday, September 12 3:00 – 4:00 Warm Springs Community Center, 47300 Fernald St., FREMONT 4:15 – 4:50 Lone Tree Creek Park, Starlite Way & Turquoise St, Warm Springs, FREMONT 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., FREMONT 620 Drew St., SAN LORENZO

Friday, September 7 9:45 – 10:15 Preschool Storytimes SAN LEANDRO 10:30 – 11:30 Fame Charter School, 16244 Carolyn St., SAN LEANDRO

Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (800) 471-0991 For more information (408) 293-2326 x3060

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Do you like to write about interesting topics? Are you a whiz with words and like to share your thoughts with others? Can you find something fascinating about lots of things around you?

If so, maybe writing for the Tri-City Voice is in your future. We are looking for disciplined writers and reporters who will accept an assignment and weave an interesting and accurate story that readers will enjoy.

Applicants must be proficient in the English language (spelling and grammar) and possess the ability to work within deadlines.

If you are interested, submit a writing sample of at least 500 words along with a resume to tricityvoice@aol.com or fax to (510) 796-2462.

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FREE Places of Worship Listing - Call 510-494-1999

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Calvary Assembly of Milpitas 130 Piedmont Rd. Milpitas (408) 946-5464 www.camilpitas.org Christian Life Center 33527 Western Ave., Union City 510-489-7045 Convergence House of Prayer 40645 Fremont Blvd., Ste 16, Fremont 510-656-2335 www.ichop.org Harbor Light Church 4760 Thornton Ave., Fremont 510-744-2233 www.harborlight.com Light of the World Christian Center Assembly of God 43297 Osgood Rd., Fremont 510-651-5922 Templo De La Cruz All services in English 24362 Thomas Ave., Hayward 510-886-1644 www.tdlc.org

BAHA’I FAITH Alameda County West Center 21265 Mission Blvd., Hayward 510-377-3392

BAPTIST Alder Avenue Baptist Church 4111 Alder Ave., Fremont 510-797-3305 www.alderavebc.com Bay Area Baptist Church 38517 Birch St., Newark 510-797-8882 www.bayareabaptist.org Berean Baptist Church 2929 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-792-3928 Calvary Baptist Church 28924 Ruus Rd., Hayward 510-589-9677 Chinese Independent Baptist Church 37365 Centralmont Pl., Fremont 510-796-0114 www.cibcfremont.org Christ Centered Missionary Baptist Church In the Broadmoor Community Church Bldg., 301 Dowling St., San Leandro Community Church of Hayward 26555 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-782-8593 Fairway Park Baptist Church 425 Gresel St., Hayward 510-471-0200 www.FPBC.org First Baptist Church of Newark 6320 Dairy Ave., Newark 510-793-4810 Heritage Baptist Church 2960 Merced St., San Leandro 510-357-7023 www.hbc.org Landmary Missionary Baptist Church 573 Bartlett Ave., Hayward 510-918-0663 www.LMBCHAYWARD.org Memorial Baptist Church 4467 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont 510/657-5522 www.bmaca.org/fremont2.html Mission Peak Baptist Church 41354 Roberts Ave., Fremont 510-656-5311 www.missionpeakbaptist.org Mission Way Baptist Church 38891 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 797-7689 New Hope Baptist Church 925 F St., Union City 510-487-7472 Palma Ceia Baptist Church 28605 Ruus Road, Hayward 510-786-2866 www.palmaceiachurch.org Park Victoria Baptist Church 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-263-9000 www.parkvictoria.com Pathway Community Church 4500 Thornton Ave., Fremont 510-797-7910 www.pathwaycommunity.info

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Resurrection Baptist Church 1221 Pacific Ave., San Leandro 510.363.3085 www.therbchurch.org Shiloh Baptist Church 22582 South Garden Ave., Hayward 510-783-4066 shilohbc @sbcglobal.net Warm Springs Church 111 E. Warren Ave., Fremont 510-657-4082 www.warmspringschurch.org

BUDDHIST Buddhanusorn Thai Temple 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-790-2294 Purple Lotus Temple 30139 Industrial Pkwy SW, Unit J&K, Hayward 510-489-8868 www.plbs.org/www.purplelotus.org So. Alameda County Buddhist Church 32975 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-471-2581 www.sacbc.org

CATHOLIC Corpus Christi Church 37891 Second St., Fremont 510-790-3207 www.corpuschristifremont.org Holy Spirit Catholic Church 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-797-1660 www.holyspiritfremont.org

Christ Community Church of Milpitas 1000 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-262-8000 www.cccmilpitas.org Christian Worship Center 241 So. Main St., Milpitas 408-263-0406 http://www.cwcsj.org Church of Christ 977 Grant Ave., San Lorenzo 510-276-4693 www.church-of-christ.org/slzca Church of Christ of Fremont 4300 Hanson Ave., Fremont 510--797-3695 www.fremontchurchofchrist.org Church of Christ – Hayward 22307 Montgomery St., Hayward 510-582-9830 www.haywardchurchofchrist.org Church of Christ South Hayward 320 Industrial Pkwy.,Hayward 510-581-3351 www.churchofchristhayward.com Discovery Fremont 38891 Mission Blvd. (@ Walnut), Fremont 510-797-7689 East Bay Christian Fellowship 1111 H Street, Union City 510-487-0605 www.ebcf.net Emmanuel Mission Church 5885 Smith Ave., Newark (510) 793-6332 www.cmalliance.org

Old Mission San Jose Church 43266 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-657-1797

Family Bible Fellowship 37620 Filbert St., Newark 510-505-1735 www.fbfministries.org

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish 41933 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-657-4043 www.guadalupe-parish.org

First Church of Christ Scientist 1351 Driscoll Rd., Fremont 510-656-8161

St Anne Catholic Church 32223 Cabello St., Union City (510) 471-7766

Fremont Asian Christian Church Meets Centerville Community Center 3355 Country Drive, Fremont 510-795-2828 www.fremontasianchristianchurch.org

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 750 Sequoia Dr., Milpitas 408-262-8100 St. James the Apostle 34700 Fremont Blvd. (w. of Decoto Rd.), Fremont 510-792-1962 www.sjapostle.net St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish 279 S. Main St., Milpitas 408-262-2546 www.sjbparish.org

CHINESE CHRISTIAN Home of Christ Church 35479 Dumbarton Ct., Newark 510-742-6848 www.hoc6.org Silicon Valley Alliance Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-668-1989 www.svacnewark.org

CHRISTIAN Abundant Grace Community Church meets at SDA Church 32441, Pulaski Dr, Hayward (650)575-3345 http://www.abundantgcc.org/ Bay Area Dream Center 22100 Princeton St., Hayward Calvary Bible Church of Milpitas 1757 Houret Ct., Milpitas 408-262-4900 www.calvarybiblechurch.us Calvary Chapel Hayward 1244 B St., Hayward 510-396-0318 www.calvaryhayward.com Calvary Chapel San Leandro Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd San Leandro 510-421-3207 www.calvarysanleandro.com Cedar Blvd. Neighborhood Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-791-8555 www.cbnc.net Christ's Chosen Vessel Ministries International (Meets at Spring Valley Bible Church Building, 220 S. Main St. Milpitas (650) 834-3776

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Fremont Community Church 39700 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-657-0123 www.gofcc.org Fremont Journey of Faith Church 39009 Cindy St., Fremont 510-793-2100 www.jof-fremont.com Good Shepherd South Asian Ministry MultiCultural Worship 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont 510-552-4476 gssam@sbcglobal.net.

Great Exchange Covenant Church Fremont (GRX) Sunday Services at Cabello Elementary School 4500 Cabello St., Union City www.grxfremont.org Hayward First Church of the Nazarene 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-732-0777 Hillside Alliance Church 944 Central Blvd. Hayward (510) 889-1501 www.hillsidealliance.org Hope Lighthouse Foursquare church 36883 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-796-0730 InRoads Christian Church 3111 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-657-0251 www.inroadschurch.com 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

New Covenant Evangelistic Christian Center 3801 Smith St., Union City 510-487-0886 New Life Community Church 39370 Civic Center Dr. #119 Fremont 510-432-9250 www.newlifeeastbay.org New Life Christian Fellowship 22360 Redwood Road Castro Valley, 510-582-2261 www.newlifebayarea.org New Life Church 4130 Technology Pl., Fremont 510-657-9191 Newlifechurchofsf.org Our Father’s House 42776 Albrae St., Fremont 510-796-1117 www.ourfathershousefremont.org Resonate Church Forest Park Elementary School 34400 Maybird Circle, Fremont 510-713-8703 www.resonatemovement.org Resonate Church at the Fremont Adult School 4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont San Lorenzo Japanese Christian Church 615 Lewelling Blvd., San Leandro 510-483-9455 www.slzjcc.org Solid Rock Church of God In Christ 5970 Thornton Ave., Newark 510-791-7625 www.solidrockcogic.org Tree of Life. Lord's Harvest Christian Church 4140 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-739-6133 www.living-tree.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 Iglesia Biblica El Faro 280 Mowry Ave., Fremont Estudio Bíblico 510-585-1701 lbfchurch.org Ministerios Cosecha "Fuente de Vida" 4360 Central Ave., Fremont (510) 573-1800 mcofremont@yahoo.com Mision Hispana Esperanza Viva 4673 Thornton Ave. Suite P, Fremont 510-754-5618 www.esperanzaviva.org

CHRISTIAN FILIPINO Christian Fellowship International Church (Meets in the Park Victoria Baptist Church bldg.)

875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-386-2215 http://cficmilpitas.multiply.com/ Christ's Chosen Vessel Ministries International (Meets at Spring Valley Bible Church Building) 220 S. Main St., Milpitas 650-834-3776 Light By The Mountain Church 606 H St., Union City 510-378-0159 Word International Ministries 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-366-5995 www.wordinternational.com

CHRISTIAN INDONESIAN Graceful Christian Community Church At Immanuel Presbyterian Church 4333 Hansen Ave., Fremont 510-792-1831 www.gracefulcommunity.org

Adonai Indonesian Christian Fellowship 2603 Quail Ct., Union City 510-475-5377

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 Asian Indian Church Ministries Meet at Newark Community Church 510-795-7770 www.asianindianchurchministries.org Bridges Community Church 505 Driscoll Road, Fremont 510-651-2030 www.bridgescc.org

HINDU TEMPLE Paramahamsa Nithyananda Meditation - Sundays 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

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JEWISH Congregation Shir Ami 4529 Malabar Ave., Castro Valley 510-537-1787 www.congshirami.org Temple Beth Torah 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 510-656-7141 www.bethtorah-fremont.org

KOREAN NC HAN MA EUM KOREAN CHURCH 4500 Thornton Ave., Fremont 510-661-9079 www.j-church.org

LDS (MORMON) Bayside Ward 36400 Haley St., Newark 510-796-0914

WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE 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

Centerville Ward 38134 Temple Way, Fremont 510-797-1200

Oromo Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 100 Hacienda Ave., San Lorenzo 510-276-7980 ollibuse@yahoo.com

Central Park Ward 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont 510-795-6658

Our Savior Church & Preschool 858 Washington Blvd., Fremont

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

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

Calvary Lutheran Church & School (Behind Wendy’s) 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo 510-278-2555 Sch 278-2598 www.calvaryslz.com

First Chinese United Methodist Church 2856 Washington Blvd.

Fremont (510) 490 – 0696 www.chinesemethodist.org

Christ the King Lutheran Church 1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont 510-797-3724 www.Ctkfremont.org

First United Methodist Church 1183 B St., Hayward www.southhaywardumc.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

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 Grace Church Fremont 36060 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-936-1423 www.gracechurchfremont.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 Union City Apostolic Church 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-489-0687 www.ucapostolic.org

PRESBYTERIAN Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave., Fremont 510-793-3575 www.cpcfremont.org

Page 31 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

REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA New Hope Community Church 2190 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-739-0430 www.newhopefremont.org

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 Seventh-Day 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

Milpitas Adventist Center 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas 408 726-5331 www.milpitas.netadventist.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 Filipino-American Evangelical UCC Meets at: Fremont Community Center 40204 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont 510-487-3891 www.faeucc.org 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

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

Union City City Council August 28, 2012 Presentations: Report from Supervisor Richard Valle regarding Second District plans and activities Consent Calendar: Authorize City Manager to file an appeal if State Department of Finance rejects any items on the Housing Asset Inventory or rejects findings of Oversight Board in connection with housing.

Approve agreement with KEI for project monitoring and fiscal control of Intermodal Station projects.

Appropriate additional $25,000 for grant subcontractor agreement with Oakland Private Industry Council, Inc. for at-risk youth summer and after-school employment.

Authorize subcontractor agreement with New Haven Unified School District for after school enrichment services for FY 2012-13 in the amount of $132,520.

Appropriate $109,000 from General Fund Capital Reserve Account for City share for replacement of pump and

heater equipment at Dan Oden Swimming Pool.

Approve memorandum of understanding with Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 for July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2014.

Set Paramedic Special Tax rate at $15 per Benefit Unit.

Approve contract amendment with Ghirardelli Associates for East Plaza and Transit Loop Road project.

Replace four police vehicles and five public works vehicles; purchase one regenerative air sweeper.

Approve closed end lease for Police unmarked vehicles.

Removed from Consent by Emily Duncan: Approve funding for Innovation Center Feasibility Study

by Prescience International. Analysis due by March 2013.

Public Hearings: Approve development of 90-room Hampton Inn Hotel, site improvements and parking variance at 31140 Alvarado-Niles Road.

Approve site development review for construction of an Employee Training Building and upgrades at 33377 Western Avenue (Tri-Ced Community Recycling).

Approve site review of Taco Bell Restaurant at 34525 Alvarado-Niles Road.

City Manager Reports: Approve waiver to underground overhead utility lines at 32550 Central Avenue. Waiver was conditioned on undergrounding action when adjoining property is developed.

Informational report on amortization and interim uses in the Horner/Veasy area. Positive steps to develop the area in conformance with city ordinances and planning was recommended.

Report on fourth quarter City Budget to actual results was declared positive with no recommendations for adjustment to FY 2011-12 expenditures or revenue estimates. Full report available at City Website.

Mayor Mark Green Vice Mayor Pat Gacoscos Emily Duncan Lorrin Ellis Jim Navarro

Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

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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

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

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

Kennedy High School Flea Market First Saturday Every Month Except January 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

All Spaces $20 For more info call 510-657-4070 x27150 bsterling@fremont.k12.ca.us 39999 Blacow Rd., Fremont

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

Having trouble controlling the way you eat?

Today there is a solution.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Centerville Presbyterian Church, Room E-204 4360 Central Ave., Fremont Teri M. 510-757-8214 www.foodaddicts.org

Fremont Cribbage Club teaches cribbage to new players & tournament cribbage to all players of any skill level every Tues.

6:15pm at Round Table Pizza 37480 Fremont Blvd., Centerville Email:cribbagegr43@yahoo.com Or call Tracy (510) 793-6472 American Cribbage Congress www.cribbage.org

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

Union City Football & Cheer League Season 2012

SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments) Domestic Violence Support Group (Drop In & FREE)

For more information call Colt Hotline (510) 441-8235 or Check our our website www.ucflcolts.org We are also looking for Cheer & Football Coaches

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

Friendship Force

Meditation, Buddhism

Quarterly meetings Homestays abroad Hosting visitors “Changing the way you see the world” www.ffsfba.org www.thefriendshipforce.org 510-794-6844

in Plain English 7-9pm Tuesdays except 8/14 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. Free.

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.

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Tues 8/21, 9/4 & 18, 10/2 & 16 Bronco Billy’s @ Grimmer/Blacow * * 7 – 8 p.m. NO cover charge https://eastbaytradjazz.org 657-0243 for info & verify times Mission Gold Jazz Band @ Sunol Jazz Cafe 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 7 – 9 p.m.

New Life Community Church "Transforming Lives" Worship Service: 4PM Sunday Community Group: 7PM Friday 39370 Civic Center Dr. #119 www.newlifeeastbay.org rwong@newlifeeastbay.org contact: 510-432-9250 A church for the Tri-City!

Caregivers of loved ones with Serious Mental Illness NAMI-Alameda County offers a free 12 week course beginning September 8th from 9:00 to 11:30 Union City. Registration required.

Call Peggy Rahman at 510-825-1564 e-mail nami-ac@mhaac.org http://nami-acnews.blogspot.com http://www.namialamedacounty.org

SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments)

League of Filipino American Veterans Annual Picnic Kennedy Park Hesperian Blvd., Hayward Sat., Sept 8 - 7am - 6pm Call Sam Manalo 510-565-4371 or Rober Gulen 510-429-0603

Angel Children’s Choir

11th Annual Olive Festival

Accepting New Members Ages 7-14 Vocal Training - Music Theory Instrument Group Public Performance Saturday 9:30am-12Noon Newark Neighborhood Church 510-791-8555 or details www.cbncangelchildrenschoir.com

Sat. Oct. 6th - 10am-5pm Behind Mission San Jose Dominican Sisters Olive Grove Live Music - Food - Beer/Wine Special Olive Oil & Specialty Vendors - Food Demonstrations Arts & Craft - Kids Area - Prizes Drawings - Fun www.msjchamber.org

Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge Cities across the country compete for $9M in prizes York City where city teams will work collaboratively to improve one another’s ideas and where a range of innovation, program and implementation experts will help the teams refine and strengthen their ideas to ensure the greatest impact. Coming out of camp, finalists will receive individualized coaching to prepare their ideas for final submission. Winners will be announced in spring 2013, with a total of $9M going to five cities to jump-start implementation.

Winners will be selected based on their idea’s vision and novelty, potential for impact, potential for replication in other cities and the quality of the implementation plans. A selection committee, cochaired by Shona Brown, Senior Vice President and head of Google.Org, and Ron Daniel, Bloomberg Philanthropies board member and Former Managing Partner at McKinsey & Company where he is still active, will help Bloomberg Philanthropies select the winning cities. U.S. cities with 30,000 residents or more were invited to participate.

The Mayors Challenge is the latest initiative of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Project which aims to spread proven and promising ideas among cities. Other Mayors Project investments include Cities of Service, Innovation Delivery Teams and Financial Empowerment Centers.

For a full list of participating cities, visit bloomberg.org/mayorschallenge/gameon.

For more details about the Mayors Challenge, visit bloomberg.org/mayorschallenge.

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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.

COME JOIN US FOR THE JEWISH NEW YEAR Services and programs for all ages.

High Holiday Season begins Sept 8th.

We welcome you to explore Temple Beth Torah, an inclusive Reform community.

For details, call us or visit web page www.bethtorah-fremont.org (510) 656-7141

Serious Mental Illness

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

October 4,5,6, Thurday 10am-6pm Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-5pm 1608 Via Sarita, San Lorenzo (Follow Signs on Bockman Road) Hundreds of Handmade Gifts for Giving and Keeping

Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced that 394 cities, including Fremont, Newark and Milpitas, across the United States have entered Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge, a competition to inspire American cities to generate innovative ideas to solve major challenges and improve city life.

"There's been a tremendous response to the Mayors Challenge,” said Michael Bloomberg, philanthropist and Mayor of New York City. “As cities face increasingly complex problems with fewer and fewer resources, the need for public sector innovation is greater than ever. The Mayors Challenge provides a chance for mayors to put forward bold new ideas that improve their communities, and then spread nationally.”

The participating cities encompass 47 states and more than 71 million Americans. Cities, both large and small, are represented in the Mayors Challenge; 77 of America’s 100 largest cities are taking part, while 58 percent of participating cities have fewer than 100,000 residents.

The idea must solve a major social or economic issue, improve the customer service experience for citizens or businesses, enhance accountability, transparency, and public engagement and/or increase government efficiency.

Later this fall, 20 finalists will be announced.

Teams from each of those cities will attend Bloomberg Ideas Camp, a two-day gathering in New

Shout out to your community

East Bay Youth Jazz Band JAZZINATORS

Home Craft Fair

SUBMITTED BY GRIFFIN SCHWED

510-494-1999 tricityvoice@aol.com

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

Country Club of Washington Township Women’s Club

Free 12 week course for caregivers of someone with a serious mental illness starting Aug 30, 2012 from 6:30-9:00pm in Union City. Registration required.

Contact: Michele at 510-790-1010 or Email michele@mhaac.org http://UCevening.blogspot.com http://www.NAMI.org/f2f

HOME SALES REPORT CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 17 Highest $: 1,120,000 Median $: 465,000 Lowest $: 260,000 Average $: 486,941 ADDRESS

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FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 38 Highest $: 2,257,500 Median $: Lowest $: 135,000 Average $: ADDRESS

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4668 Alhambra Drive 94536 38618 Beloit Street 94536 149 Black Mountain Circle 94536 36081 Carnation Way 94536 38036 Conrad Street 94536 37790 Essanay Place 94536 38671 Greenwich Circle 94536 36715 Matiz Common 94536 38500 Paseo Padre Parkway #20594536 38780 Tyson Lane #206C 94536 39139 Argonaut Way #208 94538 39681 Catamaran Court 94538 39609 Fremont Boulevard 94538 39149 Guardino Drive #157 94538 5502 Hughes Place 94538 42031 Linsay Court 94538 4948 Mansbury Street 94538 4344 Stevenson Boulevard 94538 3695 Stevenson Boulevard #E11394538 5561 Tilden Place 94538 1945 Blackfoot Drive 94539 46746 Crawford Street 94539 70 Esparito Place 94539 48735 Flagstaff Court 94539 248 Mayten Way 94539 533 Monument Court 94539 248 Sequim Common 94539 327 Stocker Court 94539 650 Sylvaner Way 94539 46688 Windmill Drive 94539 1301 Wisteria Drive 94539 49027 Woodgrove Common 94539 3003 Woodside Terrace 94539 34223 Aberdeen Terrace 94555

485,000 567,224

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1150 1717 2380 1370 1858 1236 1325 1166 750 887 1030 1067 1394 1053 1256 2136 1707 1827 721 1232 3347 1782 2953 1672 1000 2201 897 1000 1877 2686 1750 1431 4221 988

1957 1962 2000 1956 1963 1981 1978 1971 1970 1982 1974 1961 1978 1987 1966 1957 1961 1959 1991 1966 1978 1965 1978 1986 1964 1988 1985 1961 1986 1982 1962 2004 1997 1970

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94555 94555 94555 94555

588,000 608,000 475,000 325,000

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1811 1750 1839 840

HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 35 Highest $: 523,000 Median $: Lowest $: 101,000 Average $: ADDRESS

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23455 Amador Street 441 Bartlett Avenue 2184 Edgebrook Place 23864 Fairlands Road 968 Harmony Drive 718 Kingsford Way 406 Palmer Avenue 412 Palmer Avenue 942 Paradise Boulevard 994 Silverado Court 1068 Sunol Court 2937 Union Avenue 349 Williams Way 1449 Highland Boulevard 24434 Leona Drive 28161 Riggs Court 705 Canonbury Way #285 31847 Carroll Avenue 26131 Coleman Avenue 397 Culp Avenue 412 Glade Street 29034 Hillview Street 383 Mason Drive 434 Revere Avenue 222 Shepherd Avenue 32321 Utica Street 29967 Vanderbilt Street 27796 Vasona Court #4 29049 Caravan Lane #68 2076 Catalpa Way 26633 Chiplay Avenue 26142 Gettysburg Avenue 27657 La Porte Avenue 845 Resota Street 29023 Tern Place

94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94542 94542 94542 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94544 94545 94545 94545 94545 94545 94545 94545

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215,000 225,000 510,000 300,000 170,000 225,000 371,000 361,000 276,000 175,000 169,000 320,000 344,500 220,000 192,000 441,000 111,500 190,000 283,000 289,000 225,000 341,000 228,000 302,000 140,000 219,000 402,000 101,000 407,000 302,000 308,000 314,000 286,000 285,000 523,000

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1623 Adams Avenue 1893 Burley Drive 1541 Carl Avenue 448 Dempsey Road #250 89 Ede Lane 2240 Edsel Drive 310 Enriquez Court 400 Ferreira Court 1171 North Abbott Avenue 1197 North Abbott Avenue 227 North Temple Drive 229 Parc Place Drive 271 Parc Place Drive 41 Parc Place Drive 332 Perry Street 378 San Miguel Court #2 125 South Gadsden Drive

95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035

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740,000 380,000 505,000 167,000 480,000 715,000 675,000 725,000 290,000 285,000 234,000 345,000 355,000 420,000 635,000 225,500 330,000

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36516 Blackwood Drive 94560 36610 Deborah Street 94560 5577 Greenpoint Court 94560 6290 Joaquin Murieta Avenue #G94560 35841 Newark Boulevard 94560 36981 Newark Boulevard #E 94560 5770 Rose Court 94560 37153 St. Christopher Street 94560

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360,000 295,000 285,000 117,500 380,000 215,000 416,000 375,000

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951 1302 2203 1428 808 1381 1110 1270 1270 1114 1272 1426 1920 643 1221 1473 951 1302 1783 951 1391 824 1031 2279 874 1850 1064 1128 1671 1119 2291

1951 1930 1989 1952 1942 2003 1942 1973 1973 1952 1951 1949 1986 1988 1951 1953 1950 1950 1996 1950 1951 1959 1951 1962 1985 2008 1963 1957 1958 1955 2005

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1962 1960 1960 2007 2007 1970 1978 1970 1979 1979 1970 2005 2005 2005 1966 1971 1958

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1962 1953 1978 1982 1960 1987 1962 1958

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1884 Benedict Drive 94577 574 Broadmoor Boulevard 94577 678 Cary Drive 94577 771 Castro Street 94577 149 Dutton Avenue 94577 858 Emerald Avenue 94577 116 Estabrook Street 94577 2217 Fiji Way 94577 821 Lee Avenue 94577 259 Maud Avenue 94577 13030 Neptune Drive 94577 14578 Outrigger Drive 94577 559 Parrott Street 94577 952 Rodney Drive 94577 838 Superior Avenue 94577 525 Tiffany Road 94577 2077 Washington Avenue #30794577 1342 135th Avenue 94578 1392 145th Avenue 94578 1754 150th Avenue 94578 16078 Cambrian Drive 94578 16610 Foothill Boulevard 94578 559 Majestic Way 94578 16312 Saratoga Street 94578 14708 Saturn Drive 94578 14960 Crosby Street 94579 15489 Dowicher Court 94579 14474 Elm Street 94579 15069 Juniper Street 94579 1350 Randy Street 94579

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465,000 300,000 485,000 172,500 260,000 338,000 263,000 300,000 630,000 250,500 489,000 275,000 310,000 499,000 591,000 240,000 82,000 320,000 225,000 250,000 387,000 220,000 152,000 765,000 210,000 350,000 400,000 317,000 435,000 300,000

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1955 1925 1936 1943 1917 1946 1940 1961 1931 1918 1951 1987 1925 1933 1937 1948 1984 1949 1910 1977 1952 2007 1987 1969 1957 1950 1999 1952 1954 1955

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16175 Channel Street 16239 Julia Lane 16144 Paseo Del Campo 15809 Paseo Largavista 16105 Via Alamitos 15833 Via Eduardo 878 Via Enrico 1673 Via Hermana 17071 Via Pasatiempo 17555 Via Valencia

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380,000 220,000 281,000 255,000 205,000 300,000 280,000 350,000 300,000 400,000

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UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES: 12 Highest $: 726,000 Median $: Lowest $: 164,000 Average $: ADDRESS

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35129 11th Street 5064 Anaheim Loop 4251 Apollo Circle 173 Aurora Plaza 30792 Barrons Way 133 Blue Spruce Lane 1076 Green Street 2961 Miraloma Way 4515 Queen Anne Drive 4644 Ruth Way 331 Whipple Road 34437 Willow Lane

94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587

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345,000 330,000 278,500 164,000 574,000 590,000 330,000 620,000 431,500 376,000 265,000 726,000

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2007 1984 1970 1984 1998 2001 2007 1993 1970 1973 1959 1999

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Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault SUBMITTED BY ANDREW LAMAR Legislation by Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-San Leandro) to strengthen the state’s Safe at Home program, which provides victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault a confidential address for their protection, passed the Senate on August 21, 2012 and was sent to the governor.

The governor has until September 30, 2012 to sign or veto the bill. For more information, visit www.sen.ca.gov/corbett

BART Silicon Valley extension receives funding SUBMITTED BY BRANDI CHILDRESS The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) BART Silicon Valley Project was allocated $40M in Traffic Congestion Relief Program (TCRP) funding by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) at their August 2012 meeting.

The $40M installment is the fourth of six, totaling $239M that BART Silicon Valley will receive under the State of California TCRP Allocation Plan which was adopted by the CTC in September 2008.

“I’m pleased that on my motion, the California Transportation Commission approved another $40M-allocation for BART Silicon Valley,” said Commissioner Carl Guardino, who also is President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. “Having recently toured the active construction at the future Berryessa BART station, I look forward to the opening in 2017” The BART Silicon Valley Extension Project was identified as one of 53 projects statewide eligible to receive TCRP funds in 2000, when legislation passed creating the program. The TCRP legislation identified $760M for the entire Fremont to San Jose corridor. To date, BART has received $111M

for the BART Warm Springs Extension and VTA has received a total of $569M, with $79M expected over the next two years.

The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Project is a 16-mile extension of the existing BART system to San Jose, Milpitas and Santa Clara which will be delivered through a phased approach.

The first phase, the Berryessa Extension, is a 10mile, two-station extension, beginning in Fremont south of the future BART Warm Springs Station and proceeding in the former Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way through Milpitas, the location of the first station, and then to the Berryessa area of north San Jose, at the second station. VTA continues project development activities for the second 6mile phase of the project that includes a 5.1 mile-long subway tunnel through downtown San Jose, and ends at grade in Santa Clara near the Caltrain Station. Construction on the second phase of the project will commence as additional funding is secured.

For more information about BART Silicon Valley, please contact VTA Community Outreach at (408) 934-2662, (TTY only) (408) 321-2330, or visit www.vta.org/bart.

Backpacks for school SUBMITTED BY CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH Backpacks filled with school supplies were donated to Tri-City Volunteers on August 20 for 69 local students in need by Christ the King Lutheran Church.

Christ the King Lutheran Church of Fremont has a long history of service to the community including meals for hungry and shelter for homeless persons; this is the fourth year for the backpack project started in 2009. This year 22 high school, 23 middle school and 24 elementary school backpacks were filled with grade appropriate supplies. Members of Christ the King donated $1,485. The South Alameda County Chapter of Thrivent Financial contributed $1,600 for a total of $3,085.

Leaders of the project put in many hours purchasing supplies using coupons and going to sales. A larger group of volunteers from the congregation including Thrivent members joined together to fill the backpacks after a Sunday worship service on August 19.

“Thrivent Financial provides its members and other interested volunteers the opportunity to join in service for our local area,” said Laurel King, Community Service Team Director of South Alameda County Chapter of Thrivent Financial. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a Fortune 500 financial services membership organization helping approximately 2.6 million members achieve their financial goals and give back to their communities. http://www.thrivent.com/ Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont, invites everyone to come for worship on Sundays at 8:00 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. with an educa-

tion hour for all ages at 9:00 a.m. Call (510) 797-3724 or visit http://www.ctkfremont.org/ to find out more about community service activities.

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Tackling stuttering SUBMITTED BY GREG WILSON New York Jets cornerback Ellis Lankster vividly remembers his own difficulties with stuttering in the classroom.

“Some kids would tease me, some teachers didn’t know if they should call on me,” Lankster said. “If the teacher asked a question and it required a fast response, I wouldn’t even try to be part of the conversation even when I knew the answer. It makes you feel alone and different. No child should feel that way in school.”

Thankfully, Ellis refused to let it alter his dream of playing professional football.

When teachers hear a child stutter, the immediate reaction is one of concern mixed with a host of urgent questions:

Transportation Watchdog Committee report SUBMITTED BY TESS LENGYEL On August 30, 2012, the Citizens Watchdog Committee (CWC) of the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) released its 10th Annual Report to the Public. The report describes the committee's activities and provides an update on the delivery of programs and projects funded by Measure B, Alameda County's voter-approved half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements.

The CWC Annual Report notes that audited income and expenditures were in compliance with specific caps, and that the auditors did not identify any accounting concerns. The report also provides an update on the progress of transportation programs and projects.

In fiscal year 2010-2011, Alameda CTC received $105.4 million in revenue, and expended $140.8 million as follows: $54.4 million for public transit, including operations, capital investments and special transportation for seniors and people with disabilities $52.4 million for highway and streets projects $28.7 million for cities and the County for local transportation improvements, including local streets and roads, and bike and pedestrian projects. $3.6 million for general administration. $1.7 million for direct program and project management and oversight.

Approximately 60 percent of the sales tax revenues, minus administrative costs, funds programs, and approximately 40 percent funds capital projects. For more information, visit www.alamedactc.org.

Should I call on the student in class, or will that only make it worse?

How should I handle teasing and bullying by other students?

What should I do about reading aloud in class?

The Stuttering Foundation is making Stuttering: Straight Talk for Teachers available on DVD just in time for the back-to-school season. This 18-minute DVD helps parents and teachers understand how stuttering can affect children of all ages in the classroom. The DVD highlights children discussing their experiences and sharing what was helpful for them.

At school, children who stutter often face bullying and teasing, which sometimes causes more anxiety than does the speech disorder itself. Murphy suggests teachers make

stuttering an open topic for discussion. One exercise a teacher can use is to discuss famous people who stutter.

“I remember Mrs. Smith, my 5th grade teacher back in Alabama,” said Lankster. “She really understood what it took to include me in the class. It made a real difference.”

In addition to Ellis Lankster, NBA basketball star Kenyon Martin, news anchor John Stossel, and actors James Earl Jones and Emily Blunt are just a few of the many celebrities who struggle with stuttering. A list of famous people who stutter and a downloadable poster can be found at www.StutteringHelp.org.

The DVD comes with a 32-page handbook of additional information and resources. For more information, contact the Stuttering Foundation at 800-992-9392 or online at www.StutteringHelp.org or www.tartamudez.org (Spanish).

Consumers to see tax at point-of-sale for online purchases Out-of-state retailers to collect use tax SUBMITTED BY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION On September 15, 2012, a new law takes effect (Stats. 2011, ch. 313 (AB 155) that expands the types of out-of-state retailers required to register with the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) and requires them to begin collecting and remitting use tax on sales of tangible personal property to California consumers. The law applies to out-of-state retailers that have substantial nexus with California consumers. This includes any out-of-state retailer that has sold more than $1 million to California consumers in the past year and has had more than $10,000 in sales referred by an affiliate operating in California.

“This is an important step forward for fairness in the market place and for consumers to begin to see tax collected in the same way on all of their transactions, regardless of whether they occur online or in the store,” Board Member Betty T. Yee said. “It is in every Californian’s interest for online and store-front businesses to play by the same rules.”

When AB 155 takes effect September 15, some additional out-of-state retailers, including Internet retailers, will collect the use tax at the point of sale and California consumers will begin to see the tax on their bills.

However, if out-of-state retailers do not collect the tax, California consumers must continue to report and pay their use taxes. Consumers can pay directly to the BOE using eReg or pay on their California income tax returns with the option of using the Use Tax Lookup Table.

AB 155 is expected to help the BOE collect tens of millions of dollars in use tax that will help pay for services such as public safety, schools and health care.

For more information on California’s new use tax registration and collection requirements, visit www.boe.ca.gov.

Retailers with questions should contact the BOE Out-of-State Office at (916) 227-6600.

Wieckowski bills approved by Assembly SUBMITTED BY JEFF BARBOSA The California State Assembly passed three bills by Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) on August 22, 2012, including one to increase the proportion of wages protected from garnishment. All three bills now go to the Governor for his consideration.

AB 1775 passed the Assembly floor 49-27. The bill increases wages protected from garnishment from $217.50 a week to $320 a week.

“This is an important increase for families struggling to make ends meet,” Wieckowski said. “It provides a modest increase that could mean the ability to cover both groceries and rent.”

The Assembly also passed Wieckowski’s AB 819 on a 53-22 vote. The bill amends the Streets and High-

ways Code. The current Highway Design Manual does not include many bikeway designs that have been tested and proven to work elsewhere in the United States, such as bi-directional cycle-ways, multi-use paths and green bike lanes.

Wieckowski’s AB 1680, approved by the Assembly on a 53-17 vote, removes restraints on California public companies in stock-for-stock transactions. Currently, if the holders of more than five percent of the shares dissent, the acquirer will need to pay the dissenting shareholders an amount in cash equal to the fair market value of such shares. Under AB 1680, the five percent exception is removed so that a dissenting shareholder would simply sell his or her shares on the public market to receive cash.

September 4, 2012

SUBMITTED BY SMITH CENTER PRESENT Two years and five countries later, All The Way Live, the largest urban dance festival in northern California is back at Ohlone College and better than ever!

“Urban dance,” also known as “street dance,” found its beginning in the streets of New York in the 1970s. Since then, it has evolved into a more rigorous, athletic style of dance, including popping, locking, gliding, jumping, break-dancing and, more often than not, making it all up on the spot, known as free-styling. Known as “Bboys” and “Bgirls,” individuals and

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dance crews of all styles and levels will come to Ohlone College September 7-8 to join the festivities.

The two-day dance festival features six dance competition categories, including the new “Hip Hop Choreography” competition. In addition to some of California’s best hip hop movers, many worldrenowned dancers will make appearances and showcase their skills.

Various events will be held over the two days, including the exciting Bgirl, locking, and popping battles; special guest performances from some favorite dancers; fun interactive workshops; and the highly

anticipated Crew vs. Crew Bboy Battle.

All The Way Live has toured the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, and throughout the USA, and plans a weeklong outreach tour targeting Bay Area youth. So, come and feel good about free-styling the day away!

For tickets and more information, please visit http://allthewaylive.tv/tickets/.

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SUBMITTED BY SHERYL CRAIG NewPark Mall's Cultural Corner will exhibit artwork painted and drawn by middle and high school students from Alsion Montessori School in Fremont. Alsion Art Teacher Maria Grazia Romero will also offer free art workshop classes focusing on acrylics and watercolors.

A native Italian, Romero's involvement in the arts started early. By the time she was in high school, she already received national recognition for her artwork. She completed her formal education with a doctoral degree in Economics at the University of Rome, Italy. After coming to North America, she furthered her education in life drawing, print making, photography, mass media psychology, computer graphics, history of art and history of art criticism.

The public is invited to attend the exhibit's kick-off party on Wednesday, Septem-

ber 12. The exhibit is free and open to the public and runs from September 8 - 30. To sign up for a free watercolor class on Saturday, September 15 or acrylic class on Saturday, September 22, call (510) 651-3161 or email mgromeo42@yahoo.com. Workshop days and times are subject to change.

Local artists interested in displaying their work at the new Cultural Corner are invited to call Kenia Ortiz at (510) 284-1600.

Student Art Exhibit Sep 8 - 30 Wednesday – Friday: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Exhibit Opening Party Wednesday, Sep 12 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Free Art Workshop Classes Saturday, Sep 15 (Watercolor class) 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, Sep 22 (Acrylic class) 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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September 4, 2012

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Should teachers use social media to communicate with students?

SUBMITTED BY RICK NEIL

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ccording to the New York Education Department, there were 69 cases in 2011 where teachers were accused of inappropriate conduct with students on Facebook. Some were fired and this is a growing trend that has many schools restricting the use of social media.

However, is a ban on social media in schools the right way to protect children?

Steve Nicholls, author of the best-selling book “Social Media in Business,” (www.SocialMediaInBusiness.com) argues that social media is far too important to ban its use in schools as it will be used in every facet of a person’s life.

While the risks of social media are very serious, bad people exist in all walks of life and while we must protect against them, we must not let them hinder progress. Nicholls advocates putting a strong social media policy in place to protect the school, the children and the teacher. This will maximize learning and the benefits of social media

Here are ten examples Nicholls recommends: 1. Bring in Experts: Schools should work with legal team on policy and social media experts to understand the benefits and risks of social media.

2. Make a clear policy: Aimed at teachers, students and parents about what is and isn’t acceptable. Have written and oral presentations to explain policy and consequences.

3. Highlight past transgressions: Make everyone aware of previous cases of misconduct which led to firing of teachers and expulsions of students.

4. Accountability: Remind teachers they will be held accountable for everything they write on social media sites.

5. Create a classroom page: Teachers should consider establishing a separate classroom Facebook fan page that is safe and secure.

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6. Report immediately: Any inappropriate conduct from a teacher or student.

7. Remind students of proper use: On school time social networking sites must not interfere with learning (i.e. video game playing).

8. Assess policy vs. reality: Just because a policy is written does not mean it will be followed. Many “unwritten” rules will take shape and the school must be vigilant and continuously reshape policy to match what is happening “on the ground.”

9. Involve parents and local community: Teachers should involve parents and local community so that the community can “police” proper conduct and be available to keep a watchful eye.

10. Bring the risks to light: Children will use social media outside the classroom. In the classroom is the perfect place to teach about the risks. Just as they tell children not to get in a strangers car, they should talk about the dangers of online predators.

For more information, visit www.SocialMediaInBusiness.com

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