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BY NISHA PATEL The word “summer” conjures a myriad of images, most involving relaxation, fun and food. Newark’s Chamber of Commerce with the City of Newark and Newark Recycles has combined all of these good thoughts and feelings into a grand celebration, “SummerFest.” Featuring a kaleidoscope of community outreach efforts, cultural exhibitions and crafts, good food, microbrews, music and auto/truck show, this event grows larger each year. Now in its fifth year, Summerfest returns July 13-14. continued on page 34
BY JESSICA NOËL FLOHR PHOTOS BY BOB WHITE/CRW PHOTOGRAPHY Has the recent heat wave got you singing the blues? Summertime is ideal for relaxing in the sun, drink in hand, soaking in the sounds of great music. The annual “Hayward-Russell City Blues Festival” has what you need to make your summer experience complete. The blues is a musical genre as well as a musical form that originated in African-American communities of the southern United States. It has its roots in spirituals, work songs, chants, folk music, and ballads often relating life’s troubles, in love, work, political oppression, or spiritual difficulties. The name of the genre refers to a sense of sadness or depression but its musical form can be found in jazz as well as rock. Often lumped in with jazz, the blues is actually a separate group of music - rhythm and blues, boogiewoogie, country blues, jazz blues, and acid blues - to name just a few. Each region in North American has its own flavor of the blues. There’s even a form of Canadian blues! California has its own style known as West Coast blues, with heavy piano and jazz guitar presence. West Coast blues found its beginnings in Texas blues players who came to California in the mid-1900s.
BY SARA GIUSTI Dinah, blow your horn! Niles Canyon Railway’s annual Wine Tasting Specials are back this month, featuring select wines from local wineries.
For more than ten years, Niles Canyon Railway has been hosting Wine Tasting Special train rides. These two hour roundtrip tours through pastoral Niles Canyon will leave Sunol at 1 p.m. sharp on five summer continued on page 4
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Washington Hospital’s Summer/Fall 2013 Catalog Now Available Health and Wellness Catalog Lists a Variety of Free Classes and Screenings
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ashington Hospital’s latest Health & Wellness Catalog is now available. The free catalog is a great tool for navigating the large number of useful classes and programs offered. The catalog includes a six month wall calendar for easy reference and is printed on recycled paper. The Health & Wellness Catalog contains a complete list of upcoming classes from July through December 2013. The catalog also serves as a helpful resource for taking full advantage of your community hospital’s other community services and top-notch medical programs. Inside the new catalog you will find: • A list of free community classes and seminars • A complete list of Women’s Health classes and programs offered through the Washington Women’s Center • Community services, such as the Washington Community Health Resource Library and Washington on Wheels (W.O.W) Mobile Health Clinic • Health & Wellness education classes focusing on nutrition counseling, diabetes self-management, stroke education, wound care and cardiac rehabilitation • Maternal health classes, including breastfeeding support services, parent prepara-
tion, prenatal classes and an Infant/Child CPR course for family and friends • Information about Upcoming Health Fairs/Conferences: Washington Women’s Center Think Pink Event (October 15); Children’s Health & Safety Fair (October 26); Annual Diabetes Awareness Health Expo (November 23) • Free community health screenings, including a free wound screening event: Take a Seat and Check Your Feet (November 2) • Support groups for those living with different conditions and illnesses, such as breast cancer, Parkinson’s disease and suffering the loss of a loved one • Directory of services, complete with program descriptions and phone numbers • Map and Directions to Washington Hospital, Washington Urgent Care and Washington West, which houses our Gamma Knife Center, Outpatient Lab, Lymphedema Clinic, Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditoriums, Washington Women’s Center and Outpatient Imaging Center The free Health & Wellness classes and screenings are conducted by the physicians and caregivers of Washington Hospital. Most classes are held at the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, 2500 Mowry Ave., (Washington West building) located across
Washington Hospital's Health & Wellness Catalog contains a complete list of upcoming classes from July through December 2013.The catalog also serves as a helpful resource for taking full advantage of your community hospital's other community services and top-notch medical programs. Download a copy of the new Health & Wellness catalog at whhs.com or call Washington Hospital's Health Connection line at (800) 9637070 to have a free copy mailed to your home.
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InHealth broadcasts on Comcast Channel 78 in Fremont, Newark and Union City and online at www.inhealth.tv The full schedule of InHealth programs listed below can also be viewed in real time on the Washington Hospital website, www.whhs.com
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Keeping Your Heart on the Right Beat
Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tremors and Epilepsy
Minimally Invasive Treatment for Common Gynecologic Conditions Voices InHealth: New Surgical Options for Breast Cancer Treatment
Women's Health Conference: Can Lifestyle Reduce the Risk of Cancer?
Living Well with Diabetes: Diabetes Matters:Vacation Overcoming Challenges or Travel Plans?
Washington Women's Center: Circulation 101 for Women - Part 1: Varicose Veins
Voices InHealth: Healthy Pregnancy
Strengthen Your Back! Learn to Improve Your Back Fitness
Disaster Preparedness Strengthen Your Back! Learn to Improve Your Back Fitness
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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lower Back Disorders
Wound Care Update Don't Let Back Pain Sideline You Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting June 12th, 2013
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting June 12th, 2013
Cataracts and Diabetic Eye Conditions
Alzheimer's Disease
Skin Cancer Kidney Transplants
Vitamins and Supplements Your Concerns InHealth: - How Useful Are They? Pediatric Care – The Pre-School Years
Treatment Options for Knee Problems Heart Irregularities Your Concerns InHealth: Vitamin Supplements
Turning 65? Get To Know Medicare
Arthritis: Do I Have One of 100 Types?
Learn About Nutrition for a Healthy Life
Healthy Nutrition for Your Heart
Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Disease
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Diabetes Matters: Key To A Healthy Heart with Diabetes
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Diabetes Matters: Top Foods for Heart Health
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting June 12th, 2013
Peripheral Vascular Disease: Leg Weakness, Symptoms and Treatment & Percutaneous (Under the Skin) Treatment
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting June 12th, 2013
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Get Back On Your Feet: New Treatment Options for Ankle Conditions
Inside Washington Hospital: The Green Team
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Do You Have Sinus Problems?
What You Should Know About Carbs and Food Labels
Inside Washington Hospital: Patient Safety
Financial Scams: How to Protect Yourself
Prostate Enlargements and Cancer
Voices InHealth: Demystifying the Radiation Oncology Center
Arthritis: Do I Have One of 100 Types?
The Weight to Success How to Maintain a Healthy Weight: Good Nutrition is Key Influenza and Other Contagious Respiratory Conditions
Heart Healthy Eating After Surgery and Beyond
Get Back On Your Feet: New Treatment Options for Ankle Conditions
Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Meal Planning
Keeping Your Heart on the Right Beat
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Influenza and Other Contagious Respiratory Conditions
Your Concerns InHealth: Vitamin Supplements
Voices InHealth: The Greatest Gift of All
GERD & Your Risk of Esophageal Cancer
Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Meal Planning
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Diabetes Matters: Top Foods for Heart Health
Voices InHealth: The Greatest Gift of All
Your Concerns InHealth: Senior Scam Prevention
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Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Disease
Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Resources
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Important Immunizations for Healthy Adults
Raising Awareness About Stroke
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Heel Problems and Treatment Options
Washington Women's Center: Cancer Genetic Counseling
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lower Back Disorders
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Do You Suffer From Breathing Problems? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Asthma
Keeping Your Heart on the Right Beat
Fitting Physical Activity Into Your Day Wound Care Update
Superbugs: Are We Winning the Germ War?
Vitamins and Supplements How Useful Are They?
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Golf Tournament Benefits Hospice Care and Surgical Services Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation Event Raises $75,000
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n Monday, June 24, Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation held its 28th Annual Golf Tournament at Blackhawk Country Club in Danville. The Foundation’s tournament brings together friends and community supporters to raise money for hospice care and surgical services at Washington Hospital. The fundraising event featured a putting contest, 18-hole golf tournament, cocktail reception, dinner, raffle, silent auction, live auction and awards ceremony. This year, over 170 golfers enjoyed a great day out on the course, and over 200 guests attended the reception and banquet at the country club. It was another successful year, with proceeds totaling over $75,000. “I would like to thank our sponsors and golfers, whose support generated this terrific contribution to hospice and surgical care at Washington Hospital,” said Carol Dutra Vernaci, president of the Foundation and mayor of Union City. “I would also like to thank our volunteers who, year after year, help organize the day on the course and at the banquet. I am deeply grateful to golfers, sponsors, and volunteers alike.” The golf tournament is held in memory of longtime Fremont businessman Gene Angelo Pessagno, a founding member of the Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation. Laura Pessagno and her family continue to be strong supporters of the tournament, after all these years. This year’s tournament was organized by Chairman Lamar Hinton who, along with the golf committee, worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the event. “Our golf committee members are a huge support for the Foundation and the tournament. I would like to thank every single member for their hard work. I would also like to express my gratitude to past-president Demetrious Shaffer for once again emceeing the awards banquet,” said Hinton.
The Corporate Challenge Cup was won by the Fremont Bank Foursome (pictured left to right) Jeff Rolden, Bobby Jones, Jerry Slavonia, and Mike Wallace
Lamar Hinton (left) served as Tournament Chairman for the 28th Annual Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation Golf Tournament. The golf tournament is held in memory of longtime Fremont businessman Gene Angelo Pessagno, a founding member of the Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation. The Passagno family, including Tournament Committee Member Laura Pessagno (right) remain strong supporters of the event.
Volunteers enjoyed the day along with the golfers. Pictured at the Whack-a-Duck Hole are Washington Township Health Care District Board Secretary, Pat Danielson (left), and Kent Joraanstad, Chief of Rehabilitation and Education Services at Washington Hospital.
Many awards were given out at the banquet. The winner of the tournament trophy, the Corporate Challenge Cup, was the foursome from Fremont Bank consisting of Mike Wallace, Jerry Slavonia, Bobby Jones and Jeff Roldan. Mike Wallace is also the second vice president of the Washington Township Health Care District Board of Directors. In the open division, the men’s team with the lowest score was the foursome representing Magnussen’s Lexus of Fremont. The mixed foursome winners were
Gerry Knoll, Sharon Knoll, Scott Allard and Tom Bradley. The women’s foursome winners were Jamie Vargas, Renee Lovely Cindy Fujiwara and Alexis Kleinhans,. Lakeside Course Longest Drive winners were Johnny Orenberg and Beth Walker. Falls Course Longest Drive winners were Ryan Ortega and Lisa Pontzious. Falls Course Closest to the Pin winner was Matthew Yi and Lakeside Course Closest to the Pin winner was Mark Downing
A Sincere Thank You to the Sponsors of Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation’s 28th Annual Golf Tournament
GOLD SPONSORS Fremont Bank Gonsalves & Kozachenko SILVER SPONSORS Cardiovascular Consultants and Medical Associates & California Hospitalist Medical Corp. Freed Associates Jacobs Engineering Professional Home Care Associates VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc.
BRONZE SPONSORS 1st United Services Credit Union Nancy Farber Northern California Anesthesia Associates Payden & Rygel Siemens Industry, Inc. The Stahl Companies, Inc. Tully-Wihr Vintaco, Inc. / Beretta Property Management Vitas Innovative Hospice Care Washington Outpatient Surgery Center Washington Township Medical Foundation We Care – Home Care and Hospice, Inc. MORNING HOSPITALITY SPONSOR Online Technical Services
COURSE GAME SPONSORS Amity Home Health Care, Inc. Fremont Emergency Medical Group, Inc. Principal Financial Group Dr. Bernard and Nancy Stewart Washington Township Health Care District Board of Directors HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR Magnussen's Lexus of Fremont Many Thanks to our 2013 Golf Committee Lamar Hinton, Chair Marsha Baird Laura Pessagno Russell Ross Mary Jane Hodges
Nesly Moquette Craig A. Silcox Nancy Stewart Ruth Traylor
Roger Shanks Nikhil Jain Ping Lombardi
Diabetes Prevention Hits the Road This Summer Washington on Wheels Mobile Health Clinic Makes Receiving Preventive Care Easy This summer, Washington Hospital Healthcare System’s mobile health clinic, Washington On Wheels, will once again make it easy for local residents to get screened for diabetes - for free. Washington On Wheels, or W.O.W., travels throughout the Tri-City area on a regular basis providing quality health care services to uninsured and underserved segments of the population and began providing free diabetes screenings in 2005. “One of the most important goals of W.O.W. is to improve the overall health of
people in our region by increasing and expanding the reach of preventive health services, such as screenings,” explains Ruth Traylor, Washington Hospital’s community outreach director. “We want to screen as many people as possible because there’s an estimated 100,000 people in Alameda County that have diabetes and about onethird of them don’t know they have it.” Not Knowing Can Hurt Undiagnosed, diabetes can be especially dangerous because the afflicted person isn’t continued on page 9
This summer, Washington Hospital Healthcare System's mobile health clinic, Washington On Wheels (W.O.W.), will provide free diabetes screenings for local residents.The free diabetes (blood glucose) screening tests are taken using a finger-pricking device that is used to get a drop of blood. The screening takes just a few seconds and the W.O.W. staff explains each person's results within a few minutes. To learn more about the services offered by the Washington On Wheels Mobile Health Clinic, call (510) 608-3203 or visit www.whhs.com/wow.
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Sundays in July, August, and September, taking passengers on a deliciously delectable adventure. Certified Wine Specialist, Wine Professional, and Wine Educator Steve Ferree will lead passengers through a taste of one of California’s oldest wine regions, sharing details about its history and tastes, along with the history of the railway. The beginnings of Niles Canyon Railway go as far back as 1862 when the first Western Pacific Railroad Company formed and began building tracks from San Jose to Sacramento. It wasn’t until 1869 that the tracks through the area were completed, finally connecting Sacramento to the San Francisco Bay Area. Now that the region was easily accessible to larger metropolitan areas, the town of Niles, named after influential judge and railroad attorney Addison C. Niles, promptly formed beside the tracks. It is also no coincidence that it was in the 1880s that the first wine grapes were planted for commercial use in Livermore Valley, leading to America’s first Gold Medal for Wine in 1889, putting California on the global wine map. In the late 1980s, Pacific Locomotive Association volunteers began rebuilding Niles Canyon Railway for restoration and
public use. Thanks to their efforts, we get to enjoy this “living museum,” while taking advantage of the region’s succulent history and awardwinning wines. For these Wine Tasting Specials, all passengers have to do is enjoy the scenery and culture as Niles Canyon Railway volunteers serve wines, savory cheeses, and an after-tasting truffle at your seat. Wines are served at fifteen minute intervals, giving enough time to take in each new flavor. “It’s a relaxing, enjoyable ride,” said event manager Bob Bradley. Not only is it a satisfying and pleasant time, but riding with Niles Canyon Railway helps the community as well. Steve Ferree has chosen three red and two white wines from Pleasanton and Livermore wineries. Wines are subject to change, but a preliminary list of wineries and wines is shown below. Choose a Sunday (or two) and enjoy! July 14: La Rochelle, 2009 Merrillie Chardonnary Occasio, 2012 Rose of PN Rodrigue Molyneaux, 2009 Cabiovese Charles R Vineyards, 2008 Petite Sirah Rios Lovell, 2009 Cab Merlot Reserve Port
July 28: Page Mill, 2011 Sauvignon Blanc 2Steves, 2011 Chardonnay Rubino, 2010 Sangiovese Occasio, 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Eagle Ridge, 2011 MadCait Angelica August 25: Las Positas, 2012 Pinot Grigio Notingham, 2011 Chardonnay Reserve Bent Creek, 2009 Red on Red Eckert Estates, 2009 Zinfandel Thomas Coyne, Chardonnay Port September 8: Crooked Vine, CV Sparkling PN Fenestra, 2010 Semmonay Cuda Ridge, 2010 Cabernet Franc Ruby Hill, 2009 Peacock Patch Bent Creek, 2008 Petite Sirah Port
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Veterans celebrate Fourth of July A hot day did not diminish the enthusiasm of participants and spectators of the 2013 Fourth of July Parade in Fremont. Veterans who helped secure our freedom were part of the parade including a WWII Willys Jeep rebuilt and driven by Jack Rogers; WWII Veteran Herb Tovar and daughter Sandra Tovar Miller; Dick Wentzel, Commander of the American Legion Chapter in Niles and additional jeeps with Vietnam, Korean and Desert Storm veterans. Mary Tovar, Fremont
September 22: McGrail, 2010 McGrail Chardonnay Longevity, 2012 Pink Pinot Gris Mitchell Katz, 2010 Merlot Falling Star Wood Family Vineyards, 2007 Syrah Madden Ranch Cedar Mountain, Tortuga Royal Wine Tasting Specials Sundays: July 14 and 28, August 25, September 8 and 22 1 p.m. Niles Canyon Railway Sunol Depot 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol (510) 910-7024 www.ncry.org Tickets: $37.50 per person (21 years old and over)
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SUBMITTED BY KIM HUGGET Hayward Street Party season continues on Thursday, July 18 with bands on four stages, a 100-vehicle car show, street entertainers, food, and an amusement zone for
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kids as part of celebrating a “Star Spangled Summer.” The event will be celebrated on B Street between Foothill Boulevard and City Hall on Watkins Street. Among the bands will be Hayward’s own upbeat classic rock dance band The Diehards on the Bank of the West Stage and Mitch Polzak and the Royal Deuces on the Bistro Patio Stage. Bands yet to be named will perform in the Blues Garden at Newman Park and on the Buffalo Bills stage. Additional fun will be provided by street entertainers, face-painters, and games for kids. Adults will enjoy the 100 hot rods and classics at the Vic Hubbard Auto Supply Car Show on Main Street and great brews will be served in two beer/soda gardens. The chamber office is still accepting reservations from vendors. For information, call (510) 537-2424 or the website at www.hayward.org.
Call to action at ‘Sevathon’ SUBMITTED BY INDIA COMMUNITY CENTER The India Community Center in Milpitas proudly presents its annual “Sevathon” at Baylands Park in Sunnyvale, where thousands of walkers and runners will participate in their choice of a half-marathon, 10K, or 5K race while supporting their favorite non-profit.
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The event is the second in a series of three traditional Thursday night street parties, with “California Dreamin’” coming up August 15. The street party series, in its 14th year, is made possible through partnership of the Hayward Chamber of Commerce, the City of Hayward, and the Downtown Business Improvement Area. The DBIA is a consortium of businesses that work together to make the downtown area an attractive destination for shopping, dining, entertainment, and the arts. Corporate sponsors of the street party series include the Bay Area News Group, Buffalo Bills Brewery, PG&E, Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo Bank, Russell City Energy Center, Vic Hubbard Auto Supply, Integral Communities, and Horizon Beverage Service.
An annual fun event inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s Dandi march that kicked off his famous Salt Satyagraha, “Sevathon” provides a refreshing opportunity to leverage our strengths and make a difference. While it may sound similar to other marathon/walkathon events, Sevathon hosts a great variety of non-profits and also many cultural events. Last year, 57 non-profits registered over 2,000 men, women, and children for the event; 1,000 more people came to simply enjoy a day in the park with a variety of entertainment and food. Pre-registration is open until Saturday, July 13: $25 for the 5K and 10K runs and $40 for the half marathon. Day of event registration is $35 for the 5K and 10K runs and $60 for the half marathon. Please arrive at least 40 minutes early to pick up your bib. For more information and registration, please visit: www.indiacc.org/sevathon. Sevathon Sunday, July 14 6:30 a.m.: Registration opens 7:30 a.m.: Half Marathon begins 8:30 a.m.: 5K and 10K begin Baylands Park 999 Caribbean Dr., Sunnyvale (408) 934-1130 www.indiacc.org/sevathon Cost: $25 - $60
Hayward Street Party Thursday, July 18 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. B Street (between Foothill Blvd. and Watkins St.), Hayward (510) 537-2424 www.hayward.org Free
Phong La SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICE OF GOV. BROWN Phong La, 36, of Fremont, has been appointed to the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs. La has been an attorney at the Law Office of Phong H. La since 2008. He has been vice president and general counsel at PTR Manufacturing Inc. and general counsel at Sai La Family LP since 2004. La was an adjunct professor at San Jose City College from 2007 to 2011 and a trial attorney at Kimball Tirey and St. John LLP from 2005 to 2006. La is treasurer of the Newark Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, co-president of APA Democratic Caucus of Alameda County and a member of the City of Fremont Human Relations Commission. He is a board member of Bay Area Women Against Rape, the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association and the Asian Americans for Good Government Political Action Committee. La earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. La is a Democrat.
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Auto repair scam suspect arrested SUBMITTED BY SAN LEANDRO PD
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Over the past several months, several owners of Toyota and Scion vehicles that have been shopping in the Washington Plaza in downtown San Leandro have returned to their vehicles, finding them with broken transmissions. In each instance, the vehicles would not shift out of park, and in fact, were not broken. In each case, the victims had been approached by a middleEastern male in his 50’s, wearing a mechanic’s jumpsuit, offering to repair their cars, eliminating necessary tow and repair fees. These victims have agreed, and have paid the male up to $75 each time. The repair has been simple – the installation of one bolt in the transmission, which the suspect mechanic has had with him. Several months ago, Officer Brian Buss, the Department’s Bicycle Officer assigned to patrol the Washington Plaza and downtown business district received information about this and believed it to be some type of a scam. Since February, he has diligently been looking for a man matching
the suspect’s description, hoping to prevent further crime and damage to people’s vehicles. On Wednesday, July 3rd at 10:25 a.m., Officer Buss spotted a 54 year old, unemployed, Fremont man, matching the suspect’s description, loitering in the parking lot near the CVS store at the Washington Plaza. Officer Buss contacted him, finding that he was on probation for drug and alcohol-related offenses. Officer Buss located a 12mm socket wrench and a matching bolt in the man’s pocket. The man was taken into custody for public intoxication. Officer Buss believed this to be the same man that had been scamming others in the parking lot, and believed that the bolt found in his pocket belonged to one of the many Toyota vehicles parked in the lot. For over two hours, he waited for a tow truck to arrive, hoping to find a vehicle with an allegedly broken transmission. Finally, the tow truck arrived, stopping behind a Toyota Camry. Officer Buss spoke with the vehicle’s owner, and learned that the Toyota’s transmission was stuck in “park,” just like the oth-
ers. Officer Buss and the tow truck driver inspected the car and discovered that the bolt found in the suspect’s pocket matched the missing bolt removed from the vehicle’s transmission. The tow truck driver reinstalled the bolt which fixed the car, preventing it from having to be towed to a repair facility. Lieutenant Robert McManus commented, “This is a perfect example of how officers and rely on information from our community to solve crime. Without this partnership and Officer Buss’ persistence, the owner of the Toyota would have been forced to pay costly towing and repair fees.” Lieutenant McManus explained that the man’s name and photograph are not being released at this time, as detectives will be conducting further investigation. Investigators hope to identify other victims from San Leandro and surrounding communities that have been victimized in a similar manner. Please contact the San Leandro Police Department at (510) 577-2740, if you have been victimized or have any information that may assist investigators.
Fremont Police Log SUBMITTED BY FREMONT PD Friday, June 28 CSO Gott initiated nine (9) reports for commercial burglary. Suspect(s) gained access to several businesses on the 3900 block of Washington Blvd. however the loss appears to be minimal. Access was gained via the HVAC system. Officers were dispatched to a report of a baby locked in a vehicle at the Vitamin Shop on Christy St. Officers responded code 3 and located a 10 month old baby locked inside a vehicle. As officers were preparing to force entry into the vehicle, the father showed up and opened the vehicle. The baby was found crying and sweating profusely (there was a high temperature of 97 degrees today). Officer Stone arrested the father a 35 year old adult male for child endangerment. The baby was medically cleared by paramedics and released to the mother who responded to the scene. Saturday, June 29 Officers were dispatched to a report of a male pulling a knife on a girl operating a lemonade stand at Hastings St/Ashford Way. Two juvenile suspects were detained near the scene. Officer Samayoa arrested a 16 year old male juvenile for possession of a switchblade knife and for providing false information to a peace officer. At about 11:33 a.m., Fremont Dispatch received a 911 call from acaller whostated that his friend had jumped into the Alameda Creek via the railroad bridge at the very south end of Vallejo St. in the Niles district and did not resurface. The reporting party stated he and his friends had been jumping from the bridge for recreational purposes. Resources and personnel were summoned from Fre-
mont Fire, East Bay Regional Parks PD (Helicopter), Alameda County Sheriff ’s Office (Dive Team), and Union Pacific Railroad PD. At about 2:33 p.m., members from the Alameda County Sheriff ’s Office Dive Team recovered a body from the water. The initial call was investigated by Ofc. Gilfoy and managed by Sergeant Crandall. Alameda County Sherriff later took over, due to the waterway being within their jurisdiction. We’d like to thank all of the public agencies who responded to assist. Patrol service reductions implemented for three hours. The reporting party responds to his business on Albrae St after his alarm company notified him of an activation. The reporting party found the front door broken. Officers searched the building, but no suspect(s) were located. Loss was several laptops and digital tablets. Officer Torrico investigated. Sunday, June 30 A caller reported that for the past two weekends a Hispanic male, age 30-40, 5’09/5’10, described as physically fit, has been hiding in the bushes near the track at Walters Jr. High. The male was jumping out from behind bushes and harassing female joggers on the track as they ran past him. He runs with them, sprints ahead, circles around them, makes noises and whistles, but never speaks. The caller stated that on both occurrences he was on the adjacent field and observed the man harassing his wife who was running on the track. He went on to state that the male was hiding behind buildings, doing pushups, hanging and thrashing on trees and breaking branches. Last week the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. and the caller stated that
he had been wearing red shorts. This week we were called around 11:30 a.m. and he was reportedly wearing a black tank top, black shorts, black shoes and had what appeared to be elbow protection like that of a rollerblader. Officer Baca and K9 Harkos checked the area for the suspect, but did not locate him. No other reports have been made in this area with similar circumstances. Case being investigated and followed up by Ofc. Baca. Officers were called to a suspicious circumstance call on Pizarro where several females in a red Honda were apparently trying to steal a gold Honda that was parked on the street. Both vehicles had left the area, but Ofc. Stillitano spotted a red and a gold Honda driving north on Fremont. Each was being driven by a young female matching the description given by the caller. Ofc. Stillitano attempted to stop the gold Honda and the female driver took off, attempting to elude him. No pursuit was initiated but he watched as the vehicle turned onto Whitehead. Units checked the area and found the gold Honda parked and running on Coleman Place. Neighbors said that the driver had jumped over a fence prior to the officers arriving. After checking two yards, the 14 year old driver (suspect) was found attempting to hide. She was taken into custody and transported to FPD. The vehicle was, in fact, stolen. Monday, July 1 A black male adult, 6’1, 250 lbs., muscular build, wearing a Raiders hat, black t-shirt, and grey sweats, entered T-Mobile at the Fremont Hub, grabbed five secured Smartphones from a display area and fled on foot. The incident was captured continued on page 27
Union City police log SUBMITTED BY UNION CITY PD Thursday, June 27 Officers assisted Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) with a hazardous material incident at 30300 Whipple Road. The incident involved a large truck colliding with a fire hydrant in the parking lot. The truck’s fuel tank ruptured as a result of the collision. ACFD classified the incident as a “Level 2” hazmat incident. Apparently, a spill in excess of 50 gallons of petroleum products is classified as “Level 2” incident. ACFD handled the hazmat cleanup and Officer Geldermann documented the collision. Friday, June 28 At 1:50 p.m., Corporal Graetz was dispatched to investigate a dog locked in a vehicle at Union Landing. Corporal Graetz arrived and found a small dog locked inside of a vehicle. Officer Graetz noticed the dog appeared to be in distress from the extreme heat. Officers broke out a window on the
vehicle to gain access to the small dog. The dog went unconscious shortly after being rescued from the extremely hot vehicle. Officers at the scene rushed the animal to the Union Landing Substation where they submerged the dog in cool water. An animal control officer then rushed the dog to a local veterinarian for further care. The pet owners were later contacted and issued a misdemeanor citation for animal cruelty. I am happy to report the rescued dog has made a full recovery. Officers documented a residential burglary at an address on San Pablo Court. Arriving officers contacted the victim and other witnesses in the area. Witnesses in the area reported seeing a male and female remove property from the victim’s address at around 3 p.m. The male was described as being Hispanic or Caucasian, 30 to 40 years old, about 6 feet tall, and around 200 pounds. The female was described as being Hispanic or Caucasian, 25 to 30 continued on page 27
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Washington Hospital’s Summer/Fall 2013 Catalog Now Available the street from the main hospital. Please check individual class information for location, date and time. The summer/fall portion of the year offers a variety of classes - from learning about the latest treatment options for aneurysms, and how to manage back pain to treatment for anxiety and depression. Make an Informed Decision About Your Health Insurance Coming up in October are classes from Washington Hospital’s Health Insurance Information Service (HIIS) on the Medicare Part D Prescription Plan for open enrollment and general Medicare updates for 2014. Also included on the back cover of the catalog is a full length article about HIIS and its free, confidential, nonbiased services available to anyone in the community. Ongoing Health Education Series The Washington Hospital Stroke Program offers a monthly stroke education class on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. and the Washington Outpatient Diabetes Center offers a monthly Diabetes Matters education class the first Thursday of each month. Both classes take place at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. New This Fall: Expert Care for Non-Healing Wounds The Washington Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine will
hold several seminars this fall on coping with chronic, non-healing wounds. Learn about what type of wounds can be treated and how they are healed. Wound care experts will talk about when you should see a wound care specialist. Anyone with diabetes, neuropathy, poor circulation or a non-healing wound is encouraged to attend. The seminars will be held July 25, September 26, and November 14, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 39141 Civic Center Dr., Suite 106, in Fremont. Registration is required. Call (510) 248-1518. Request a Free Catalog For a healthier tomorrow for you and your family, call Washington Hospital’s Health Connection line at (800) 963-7070 to have a free copy of the new Health & Wellness Catalog mailed to your home. Register for Classes Online Washington Hospital’s web site features a safe and secure online class registration system that allows you to browse and sign up for Washington Hospital’s classes and health screenings. Registration for classes is easy. New users can even create an online account that allows you to view a class calendar and event map. To register for one of the seminars listed below, visit the Hospital’s homepage (www.whhs.com) and click on the class listings under “Upcoming Seminars.”
Upcoming Summer Health & Wellness Classes Unless noted, all the classes listed below will take place at the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. Learn the Latest Treatment Options for Aneurysms When: Tuesday, July 30, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sidelined by Back Pain? Get Back in the Game When: Tuesday, August 20, 1 to 3 p.m. Washington Women’s Center Classes Washington Women’s Center classes are held in the Women’s Center conference room located at 2500 Mowry Ave. (Washington West), Suite 150 in Fremont (unless otherwise noted). For more information, call (510) 608-1301. To register for classes, call (800) 963-7070 or go online at whhs.com.
Yard to Table When: Wednesday, July 31, Noon to 1 p.m. (Fee: $5) Location: Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, Room C Yoga for Menopause Class size limited to 25. Fee: $15 When: Tuesday, August 13, 7 to 9 p.m. Location: Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, Room C Call: (510) 608-1301 to register and make payment Varicose Veins…Why We Get Them and How They are Treated When: Wednesday, August 28, Noon to 1 p.m. Book Club…“Still Alice” by Lisa Genova When: Wednesday, September 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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Diabetes Prevention Hits the Road This Summer taking steps to manage the condition. This can lead to serious physical consequences affecting many parts of the body, including the eyes, kidneys, heart and limbs. People with diabetes face a dramatically higher risk of heart disease, stroke, nerve disease and dental disease. “The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that we screen people that are overweight and may have other health conditions that may put them at risk,” says Sherrie Kneebone, (N.P.) the W.O.W. van’s nurse practitioner. “After someone is found to have diabetes, the need for education is critical and this is something the W.O.W. staff provides.” Washington Hospital Outpatient Diabetes Program If you have diabetes, The Washington Outpatient Diabetes Center can make a difference in your life. The diabetes program features a team of nurses and dietitians who are certified diabetes educators and are experts in helping each individual learn what will work to control diabetes. By focusing on the individual needs of each patient, the program has successfully guided people to better health. For more information about the program’s services, visit www.whhs.com/diabetes or call (510) 745-6556. According to a study performed by the Alameda County Public Health Department for Washington Hospital and other hospitals of the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California, Union City had the highest rate of hospitalizations for diabetesrelated illnesses in Alameda County and the city of Newark was number three on the list. Diabetes Screening Takes Just a Few Minutes The free diabetes (blood glucose) screening tests are taken using a finger-pricking device that is used to get a drop of blood. The screening takes just a few seconds and the W.O.W. staff explains each person’s results within a few minutes. To achieve more accurate results, the W.O.W. staff recommends that participants don’t eat or drink anything for 12 hours before testing; however, this is not mandatory. “If we test someone that is found to have diabetes, W.O.W. can provide the counseling and referrals for additional care,” adds Traylor. “If a patient doesn’t have a primary care physician, W.O.W. staff can work with them to set up care.”
Get Screened! Free diabetes and blood pressure screenings will be conducted at W.O.W.’s regularly scheduled stops: • Family Resource Center (39155 Liberty Street, Fremont) July 9, 16, 23; August 6, 13 20 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Silliman Activity Center (6800 Mowry Avenue, Newark) July 11 and August 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. • Fremont Senior Center (40086 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont) August 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Ruggieri Senior Center (33997 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City) July 22 and August 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • New Haven Adult School (600 G Street, Union City) August 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Washington On Wheels Mobile Health Clinic provides a host of other services, including: • Physical exams • Health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels for diabetes • Immunizations and Flu Shots • Nutritional counseling and health education • Occupational medicine The Washington On Wheels Mobile Health Clinic accepts Medicare and Medi-Cal and some insurance plans and will provide services regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. Find out more about Washington On Wheels To learn more about the services offered by the Washington On Wheels Mobile Health Clinic, call (510) 608-3203 or visit www.whhs.com/wow. If your company is interested in utilizing the Washington On Wheels Mobile Health Clinic for occupational medicine services for your employees, please call (510) 608-1320.
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History
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alter Colton was the chief magistrate in charge of the justice system at Monterey in 1846. He administered justice under the
was the outstanding leader of the Portuguese people and spent his life helping them with their legal and financial problems. He was justice of the Centerville Court from 1914 – 1922, a founder of the Bank of Centerville and a devoted community worker. Allan G. Norris was a grandson of Centerville pioneer Garrett Norris. He was a graduate of local schools and a pole vault champion at U. C. Berkeley. Awarded a law degree from Boalt Hall in 1925, he served as judge of the Centerville Court from 1927 until he was appointed to the Alameda County Superior Court in 1953. He was a
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Mexican system; lawyers were allowed to examine witnesses but were not permitted to build arguments. Young Lawyers begged Colton to allow them plead their cases before judgement but Colton insisted
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that he could never finish his work if he listened to their long, eloquent arguments. He told the lawyers that after the verdict had been given, they were welcome to adjourn to another room and plead as long as they liked. Elias Beard reported that William H. Coombs was at Mission San Jose in 1849. Coombs was the first lawyer living in Centerville when elected to be the first District Attorney of Alameda County in 1853. Coombs produced a license as Attorney and Counselor at Law from the State of Indiana and was admitted to the Court of Sessions as the Attorney and Counselor of the Court. He handled legal matters for the county. Coombs joined with Noble Hamilton to form the firm of Coombs and Hamilton with an office in Alvarado. Noble first appeared as attorney for J. J. Vallejo presenting a petition for a public highway. Addison M. Crane was elected the first Alameda County Judge. He led the Court of Sessions in the development of Alameda County and served as County Judge until 1857. Crane became one of the best known attorneys in California and was elected State Senator in 1861. Judge Crane was hired by local farmers who claimed land on the disputed land grant of Mission San Jose to go to Washington and help Congress pass a law to confirm their property rights. Crane succeeded and property owners were finally able to get clear title to their land by paying the government $1.25 per acre. Court records for the year 1860 are not satisfying. There were several murder trials but as one historian noted, “as is usual in California, the result was not a satisfying of justice, but a heavy debt of expense to the county.” The next year, one lawyer wrote that “so far as litigation is concerned, the county is in a deplorably healthy condition.” Lawyers didn’t have much to do.
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A desperado prisoner was hanged by a mob at Alvarado in 1863. “The lawyer complained the next morning that he had lost a client.” Lawyers who took the oath of allegiance as required by
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the times included A.M. Crane and Noble Hamilton. Centerville had several other famous lawyers. John J. Riser was a volunteer in the Mormon Battalion that marched overland to California in 1846. He mined for awhile but settled at Centerville in 1854 and continued to farm and practice law until his death in 1904. Thomas C. Huxley came to Washington Township in 1875. He established his home and office at Centerville. His yard was famous for its immense pepper trees. He was the only attorney listed in the 1879 business directory and was recognized as one of the most careful lawyers in Alameda County. Benjamin C. Mickle came to Centerville in 1894 to regain his health. He farmed, practiced law and served as justice of the peace from 1922 – 1926. John G. Mattos came with his parents from the Azores Islands to Centerville in 1879. He began practicing law in 1897 and developed an extensive practice. He
leader in many community groups, a perennial master of ceremonies and was called “the most popular man in public life in Washington Township.” Joseph Antonio Silva served as judge of the Niles Justice Court from 1924 until he was replaced by Judge Edward Quaresma in 1947. Both helped many people and were described as “counselors of men.” Ezra Decoto, Jr., whose family gave Decoto its name, was another local boy who became famous. He served as our first probation officer from 1904 to 1907 and rose to become District Attorney. Attorneys and counselors have been an important part of our legal system. Their numbers were few in pioneer days, but 13 were listed in a 1957 business directory. Several were destined to play major roles in the development of the City of Fremont.
PHILIP HOLMES PEEK INTO THE PAST www.museumoflocalhistory.org Photos courtesy of The Museum of Local History
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BY STEVE TAYLOR If you appreciate a finely tuned 300 horsepower engine packed into a subcompact or want to feel like you’re on the set of the next “Fast & Furious” movie, then drift on over to the “BLOX Car Show and Street Fair” in Fremont on Saturday, July 13. This is BLOX’s tenth annual event, designed to “to give back to the general public for years of loyalty and support,” - the company promises it’ll be the biggest and best yet. BLOX Racing was founded in 2003 as a manufacturer and distributor of high performance street and racing products and accessories for import and sport compact enthusiasts. They make or sell everything from fuel injectors to camshafts. BLOX products can take your staid Honda Civic and turn it into something that really turns heads. The free event features a car show whose popularity has attributed to BLOX’s online signup of over 300 entries a month. That means attendees can expect to see the best the Tri-Cities has to offer of custom imports. Awards will be given in almost 20 categories such as “Best Euro” and “Best Ruckus.” It might be worth going to the event just to find out what these terms mean! BLOX products are sold in over 300 locations across the U.S. with a generous international market
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spanning the globe from Australia to the Ukraine. The savvy entrepreneurs at BLOX use this event to cross-promote the goods and services of other local businesses and raise awareness of the Meals on Wheels Program, their select charity organization. BLOX Racing has a strong social media presence and you’ll find them easily after logging in. The street fair will feature dozens of vendors ranging from local hotel chains to energy drinks to car parts stores. No one goes away hungry from a car show like this; options include local Asian food services Kaenyama, We Sushi, and Hongry Kong. So, hit the accelerator, grab the E-brake and upgrade your weekend and your car at the BLOX Car Show and Street Fair. BLOX Car Show and Street Fair Saturday, July 13 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Westinghouse Dr., Fremont (one block west of BLOX Racing headquarters on Warm Springs Blvd.) (510) 440-1605 www.bloxopenhouse.com Free
City seeks applicants to serve community SUBMITTED BY MIRIAM LENS The City of Hayward seeks individuals interested in serving Hayward and wishes to fill the following openings: Community Services Commission (three vacancies and one potential vacancy); Council Economic Development Committee (one vacancy); Downtown Hayward Business Improvement Area Advisory Board (four vacancies); Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task Force (seven vacancies); Library Commission (two vacancies, one potential vacancy). Appointees to these bodies serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council. Prospective applicants must reside within the Hayward city limits and be registered voters. Applicants for the Downtown Business Improvement Area Advisory Board do not need to live in Hayward; however, they must own a business in the Downtown Business Improvement Area of Hayward and pay assessments. Applicants for the Council Economic Development Committee must be residents of Hayward, own/operate a business in Hayward, be senior management at a corporate business in Hayward, or be formally affiliated with and represent another entity or agency concerned with economic development in the City of Hayward. The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, July 11, 2013, 5:00 p.m. Interviews with the City Council are scheduled for Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Qualified Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task Force applicants will be required to interview with the Task Force Panel on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Interested individuals can apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov, obtain applications from the Office of the City Clerk, 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541, or call (510) 583-4400.
Throughout the month of July, The Book Shop artist’s window will display the elusive Giraffigus in their natural habitat, drawn from Julie Bayless’ forthcoming alphabet book, “The ZooGarden.” The Book Shop is located at 1007 B Street, just off Foothill Boulevard in Hayward. On Saturday, July 13, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Bayless will talk about her creative process, from
rough sketches to final image. This talk will be three to five minutes long and will happen at will, so as long as you’re there between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., she’ll be happy to chat. There will be a drawing that afternoon for a signed poster by the artist. Entries will be accepted for the first two weeks of July. Cards of her work will be on sale at The Book Shop through July. Picture Book Illustration Demo Saturday, July 13 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. The Book Shop 1007 B St., Hayward (510) 538-3943 www.haywardbookshop.com
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SUBMITTED BY ANDREW NEILLY/TIM GALLEN Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has been selected to handle the leasing for Fremont Distribution Park, a threebuilding, institutional, quality warehouse and distribution facility located at 47602-47283 Kato Road in Fremont, California. The JLL Industrial and Logistics team of Kevin Ahaesy, Senior Vice President, Jason Ovadia, Senior Vice President and Patrick Metzger, Associate, will handle the assignment. “This high-quality industrial park is in a superior location, which will draw a wide range of tenant interest especially among companies seeking a warehouse-distribution location along the I-880 Corridor,” said Ahaesy. “Given its proximity to San Francisco, the South Bay, and access to Southern California, the Pacific Northwest and California’s Central Valley, it’s arguably the Bay Area’s premier gateway corridor for logistics and transportation.” For further information, visit www.jll.com.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP), A panel of federal judges Wednesday refused to delay its order that California release nearly 10,000 additional prison inmates by the end of the year. The decision rejecting a request by Gov. Jerry Brown pushed the long-running court battle back to the U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether poor medical and mental health care violate the constitutional rights of inmates. The Brown administration has said it would seek a stay from Justice Anthony Kennedy if the delay was denied. Kennedy oversees appeals from western states. If Kennedy declines to intervene, the state has said it will begin freeing inmates to comply with the lower court order. “After this long history of defendants’ noncompliance, this court cannot in good conscience grant a stay that would allow defendants to both not satisfy the population reduction order and re-litigate the Supreme Court’s emphatic decision in the very case before us,’’ the court said in its 24-page ruling. Brown and corrections officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The lower court last month instructed the Democratic governor to immediately begin taking steps that include expanding good-time credits leading to early release to reduce crowding and improve inmate care. The three judges again rejected Brown’s argument that doing so would threaten public safety. Other states have used similar measures to reduce their inmate populations, the judges said, and the early release credits were endorsed by experts including Jeffrey Beard before he became California’s corrections secretary. “We’re very close to actually having the state grapple with the important public policy questions and stop the legal games. They get one last stay motion and then we can finally get down to business,’’ said Ernie Galvan, one of the attorneys who sued on behalf of mentally ill inmates. The judges have repeatedly accused Brown of deliberately attempting to delay and circumvent their orders that the state reduce the population in its 33 adult prisons to about 110,000 inmates by year’s end. The orders enforce a 2009 ruling by the panel that reducing prison crowding to that level is necessary to improve the care of sick and mentally ill inmates. The Supreme Court backed the lower court’s ruling in a 5-4 decision in May 2011. Kennedy, an appointee of Republican President Ronald Reagan, sided with the court’s four Democrat-appointed justices to cast the deciding vote against the state. But Brown has argued that the state already has reduced what once was the nation’s largest state prison population by more than 46,000 inmates since 2006, with more than half the decrease due to a 2-year-old state law that is sentencing lower-level criminals to county jails instead of state prisons. Releasing the final 10,000 inmates now will overwhelm law enforcement and cause irreparable harm to public safety because inmates, once released, cannot be returned to prison if the nation’s high court eventually rules in the state’s favor, the administration argues. Attorneys representing inmates countered in their own court filing that the state has had two years to comply, using measures that already have been approved by the courts. Further delay now “will prolong ongoing irreparable harm - including illness and death’’ for inmates, they argue.
Joblessness still hangs over an improving economy BY JIM KUHNHENN ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) – Unemployment under President Barack Obama has remained high for the longest period since the Great Depression. Despite a slowly improving job market, the millions of Americans without jobs underscore weakness in the recovery, drag down consumer spending and still roil the nation’s politics. Wall Street has had its jitters but the stock market remains high, consumer confidence has improved and the housing market is making a solid comeback. Yet, while economic conditions change, much remains the same. On Friday, the government will release its monthly jobs report, and economists predict that U.S. employers added 165,000 jobs in June. That’s fewer than in May and far short of the number of new jobs needed to push the unemployment rate down significantly from its current perch at 7.6 percent. Unemployment has dropped from a high of 10 percent in October 2009. It also is the last consequence of a recession to show improvement in a recovery. But the jobless rate has remained at or above 7.5 percent for 53 months, a period that has left an unusually large number of people out of the work force for so long that some of them will likely never work again. Nearly 12 million people are searching for work and millions more are underemployed in involuntary part-time jobs. The rate will take time to bring down, adding pressure on the economy and creating political problems for Obama and his Democratic allies in Congress. Moreover, experts say the rate could plateau at a higher level than the 4.7 percent unemployment in place before the recession hit in 2008. The Federal Reserve last month issued an optimistic forecast that the jobless rate would drop to between 6.5 and 6.8 percent by the fourth quarter of next year. But the Fed has been overly optimistic before; in 2009 it projected unemployment would hit between 6.7 and 7.5 at the end of 2011. Instead, it remained at 9 percent for most of the year before dropping to 8.5 percent. It has also had to revise other subsequent projections upward. Likewise, some forecasts have been too pessimistic. The non-partisan Congressional budget Office projected in February of 2012 that unemployment would remain above 8 percent until 2014. “I think the forecast that makes most sense to me right now is the unemployment rate ticking down very slowly, something like a tenth of a percent every few months for the next year or so,’’ said Jared Bernstein, a senior fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and former economic adviser to Vice President Joe Biden. Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist at the National Retail Federation, said he finds it hard to imagine unemployment getting as low as the Fed predicts because incomes are not growing, thus constraining consumer spending. Bernstein believes the Obama administration and Congress should embrace a policy of full employment, which means anyone who wants to work should be able to find a job and that the government should step in if the private sector can meet the demand. That doesn’t mean zero unemployment. Even a humming economy has a level of joblessness – there are always workers leaving or quitting jobs without lining up new ones, and the mismatch between jobs and skills means many workers inevitably are displaced by technology. continued on page 33
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Milpitas Rotary exchange student travels to Spain SUBMITTED BY FRANK DE SMIDT Milpitas High graduate, Susie Cadorin, announced at the Monday, July 1, Milpitas Rotary meeting that
she is headed for Vic, Spain, as Milpitas Rotary Club’s International Exchange Student for 2013-14. She said she might be staying with more than one family during her 12 month stay and meet local Rotarians too. Susie played on the Milpitas High Varsity Soccer Team and likes rock climbing. Susie has been accepted at a number of universities including Humboldt State and San Jose State. Vic is located in northeast Spain near Barcelona to the south and the French border on the north. Rotary’s Exchange Student from Spain will reportedly be visiting Missouri. Three Milpitas area families, including the Cadorin’s, will be hosting an exchange student to be announced from Belgium, who is expected to be paying visits the Milpitas Rotary Club. Susie’s mother, Oona Cadorin, teaches 3rd grade at Spangler School. The Milpitas Rotary Club meets on Mondays at noon in Brandon’s Restaurant in the Beverly Heritage Hotel.
Public Information Officer announces retirement I submitted my two week notice for retirement from Hayward Fire Department, effective July 15th, at 5:00 pm. I have enjoyed nearly 35 years in the fire service, with 27 of those years being in the Hayward Fire Department. In addition, I’ve had the privilege of getting to know [media personnel and others] throughout the years as PIO for the City of Hayward Fire department. I have enjoyed working with those at the assignment desk, in the studio, and on the street. As a new chapter opens in my life, I’m looking forward to spending more time with my family and what the future may hold for me.
Greater Tri-City Summer Concerts (Admission to all concerts is free of charge unless otherwise noted)
Thor Poulsen Assistant Fire Marshal, HFD
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Niles Town Plaza 37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont www.niles.org www.facebook.com/mudpuddlemusic
FREMONT HAYWARD Summer Concert Series 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Central Park Performance Pavilion 40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 790-5546 www.fremont.gov Thursday, July 11: Jukebox Heroes (decades of Billboard hits) Thursday, July 18: Unauthorized Rolling Stones (tribute band) Thursday, July 25: Diablo Road (country) Thursday, August 1: Big Cat Tolefree (New Flava Blues & Soul) Thursday, August 8: East Bay Mudd (big horn band playing R & B hits) Thursday,August 15:The Houserockers (rock ‘n roll favorites)
Niles Town Plaza Summer Concert Celebration Sundays, July 14, August 4, August 18, and September 22
Concerts in the Park Sundays through July 14 2:30 p.m. Tony Morelli Bandstand Memorial Park 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 569-8497 www.haywardmunicipalband.com
Music and Art in the Park Summer Concert Series 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Memorial Park 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward www.HaywardLodge.org Sunday, August 11: Andy Callao Orquesta and Blues with Sycamore 129 Blues Band Sunday, August 25: Three O’Clock Jump with Hayward La Honda Music Camp All-Stars Sunday, September 8: What’s Up Big Band with The Herd of Cats
Sunday, September 15: Celtic Celebration featuring the San Francisco Scottish Fiddle Club with The Rolling Drones Sunday, September 22: No Fly List, Two of Us, and Mt. Eden High Choir members Sunday September 29: Hypnotones with Rogue Nation, Spun Hippo, Scotty Rock ‘N Roll and The Antiquators NEWARK Music at the Grove Friday, July 12: Big Bang Beat Friday, July 26: Night Fever (top 40s hits of the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s) Friday, August 9: Caravanserai (Santana tribute band) Friday, August 23: Unauthorized Rolling Stones 6:30 p.m. (gates open at 5 p.m.) Shirley Sisk Grove Cedar Blvd. at NewPark Mall, Newark (510) 578-4405 www.ci.newark.ca.us
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TRI-CITY GARDEN CLUB MEETINGS: Friends of Heirloom Flowers Work Parties - Every Tuesday - at Shinn Park, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
BY PAT KITE Whiteflies have taken over my apricot tree. Not only don’t I have a single apricot this year, but when I peer at the leaves, the whitefly cartel, all six billion of them, wave their little wings and sneer. This is not my imagination. In case you haven’t gotten up close and intimate with whiteflies, they are 1/16th [one-sixteenth] inches long with wings. When resting, they seem like white specks. Disturb them and they fly briefly around in small white clouds, and then resume business. They are not resting. Whitefly adults and young have teensy straw-like mouthparts voraciously sucking sap from plant
leaves. This is like bloodletting for leaves, which may turn yellow and droop. Since whiteflies do not completely digest sap, it droplets down as whitefly poop, otherwise known as honeydew. A dark mold often forms on this honeydew, adding plant insult to injury. Last year, in desperation, I bought a container of ladybugs and deposited them on the tree. At the end of the week, only one ladybug remained. It didn’t look any fatter. Looking in books and the Internet, I tried to find alternatives that are sensible for the home gardener. Basically, insecticides don’t work very well. You can try insecticidal soaps, but remember the ingredients kill beneficial insects as well.
1251 Peralta near Mowry, Fremont (510) 656-7702 Bring gloves and tools. - Social Hour afterward Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Niles Rose Garden - 36501 Niles Boulevard, Fremont Bring gloves and tools. [Across Driveway from Mission Adobe Nursery] Contact Joyce Ruiz: 659-9396 Meetings are held quarterly. Call for details Fremont Senior Center Garden Club First Friday of each month, 2 p.m. Janice Anderman, program coordinator 510-790-6602 Fremont Garden Club The Fremont Garden Club meets the third Wednesday of each month, February - October, in members’ homes & gardens, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Locations are posted on the Fremont Garden Clubs’ web site at www.fremontgardenclub.org or email: fremontgardenclub@hotmail.com
Also, whiteflies multiply rather rapidly. Each female deposits about 300 eggs in its 30-day life span. Each hatching egg gives off another 300 within a month. On any infested plant, there may be eggs, nymphs, pupae and adults. Each generation has the
Fremont and Union City ponder dispatch merger BY FRANKIE ADDIEGO The future of a plan to merge Fremont and Union City’s dispatch teams is in question following Union City Chief of Police Brian Foley’s presentation of the plan at the June 25th meeting of the Union City City Council. According to Foley, the merger is being evaluated as both cities plan to upgrade their computer aided-dispatch services to meet Department of Justice standards. Foley presented a summary of a study that he said could reduce dispatching costs by $288,000. “The findings of that study indicated that the three cities [Fremont, Newark, which later dropped out, and Union City] would realize positive economic benefits.” “This project has been in the working for nine years,” said Ben Hoffman of the Union City Police Department. According to Hoffman, the project may be completed by the end of the year, but he qualified that saying that would be “an aggressive timeline.” At a June 25th council meeting, a number of dispatchers and their families voiced opposition to the planned merger. Dispatcher Isabel Lopez called it a “slap in the face,” a senti-
ment echoed by many. According to those expressing opinions at the council meeting, the merger would “outsource” dispatchers to Fremont. While Foley offered that, “our personnel will not be treated as a new employee,” a member of the audience noted “they’ll have their seniority rights for selecting vacations and their accruals and what-not, [but] in the event that Fremont lays off employees, Union City employees will be the first.” Jobs, however, are expected to be safe within Fremont’s dispatch unit. “For our employees, we still have open positions, so there would be no reason for anybody to lose their jobs,” said Cheryl LeSage, Communications Manager for the Fremont Police Department. Following public comment at the council meeting, Union City councilmember Jim Navarro expressed hesitation. “The way it is now,” he said, “I’m having trouble supporting this merger.” The plan initially called for Newark to be involved in the dispatch merger, but they eventually declined. City Manager John Becker said, “We decided it was not feasible at this time,” but allowed that the city has “not closed the door on it.”
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capacity to become increasingly insecticide resistant. I’ve tried using yellow sticky traps, placing them facing the whitefly infestation and out of direct sun. If nothing else, it makes me happy to see some whiteflies stuck to them. I have also tried talking to
PAT KITE L. Patricia [Pat] Kite’s several garden books include KISS Guide to Gardening, Gardening Wizardry for Kids, Raccoons, Ladybug Facts and Folklore and Silkworms. They may be found at Amazon.com and Alibris.com.
the apricot tree, explaining my distress. The only reply I get, probably from the whitefly hierarchy, is “better luck next year.” Once again, gardeners live on hope and optimism. In the meantime, Muriel has given me some delicious apricots. Yum!
Nighttime closures on Mission Boulevard SUBMITTED BY CITY OF FREMONT Temporary overnight road closures of Mission Boulevard (Route 262), westbound, between I880 and Warm Springs Boulevard in Fremont are scheduled to allow delivery of steel beams and placement of a new railroad bridge structure over Mission Boulevard. Wednesday, July 10 through Thursday, July 11: 10:00 pm to 5:00 am. Thursday, July 11 through Friday, July 12: 10:00 pm to 5:00 am. Friday, July 12 through Saturday, July 13: 9:00 pm to 11:00 am. Saturday, July 13 through Sunday, July 14: 9:00 pm to 11:00 am. Sunday, July 14 through Monday, July 15: 10:00 pm to 5:00 am. Detours Use Automall Parkway. Warren Avenue is closed between Kato Road and Mission Falls Court and should not be used as an alternate. Mission Warren Area Improvements Project This project is a partnership between VTA, the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC), City of Fremont, Federal Highway Administration and Caltrans to ease congestion, enhance safety and improve local traffic circulation. Mission Boulevard will be widened from I-880 to Warm Springs and include new construction ramps to and from Kato Road. A new Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) bridge and BART bridge will be constructed over Mission Boulevard. Warren Avenue will be lowered underneath the existing railroad corridor. A series of three new bridges (UPRR, BART, maintenance) will be constructed over a fully depressed grade-separated Warren Avenue. BART Silicon Valley 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 10-mile, 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 6-mile 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.
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‘Fremont Street Eats’ to Move Downtown July 12 Are you hungry … for a place where you can go hang out with your friends, family, and neighbors, shop, dine, and play? We’re talking about a true Downtown for Fremont—the heart of the community where people come to connect, communicate, and celebrate. Be a part of Downtown Fremont’s evolution and join community members for Fremont Street Eats every Friday night all summer long! Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and Food Truck Mafia, this event will host multiple food trucks offering a diverse mix of culinary treats right Downtown on Capitol Avenue between State and Liberty streets (in front of the Fremont Family Resource Center). Street Eats, along with the long-standing Fremont Festival of the Arts, is making Downtown Fremont the “go-to” place for food, fun, and cultural events. Mark your calendar for every Friday night from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., July 12 through Oct. 25. For more information about the Downtown visit www.Fremont.gov/Downtown.
Photo by Napoleon Batalao
National Night Out Returns National Night Out is a night to get to know your neighbors in a safe and friendly environment and a way to heighten crime prevention awareness. Join the Fremont celebration by hosting a block party, ice cream social or other fun event with your neighbors on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Registration runs through July 26 online at www.FremontPolice.org or by calling (510) 790-6740. Information packets will be mailed, if requested, once your registration is received. To request a visit to your block party from the Fremont Fire Department, call Pam Franklin at (510) 494-4299. For more information about National Night Out, call the Fremont Police Department’s Community Engagement Unit at (510) 790-6740. For details about this nationwide event, visit www.NationalNightOut.org.
Reporting a Streetlight Outage
The City has hired a new contractor, Bear Electrical Solutions, to replace broken streetlights. Help keep Fremont safe and bright! To report outages, please complete the online form at www.Fremont.gov/Streetlights or call 1-800-462-3271.
Park and Recreation Month is a great time to experience all the wonderful aspects of parks and recreation and gain an appreciation for the benefits they bring to our everyday lives. So, what are you waiting for? Get outside and enjoy all of Fremont’s amazing parks, facilities, and activities this month! Visit any of the City’s facilities, including several community parks and playgrounds, historical sites, Central Park with Lake Elizabeth, Aqua Adventure Waterpark, Fremont Skate Park, a sports complex, tennis center, Fremont Park Golf Center, Olive Hyde Art Gallery, three program centers, and four community centers. For more information visit www.Fremont.gov/Parks or www.RegeRec.com.
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$ = Entrance or Activity Fee R= Reservations Required Schedules are subject to change. Call to confirm activities shown in these listings.
Thursday, Jun 21 - Sunday, Jul 20
Olive Hyde Art Guild Member’s Art Exhibit
Mission San Jose 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 933-6335 www.msjdominicans.org
12 noon - 5 p.m.
Continuing Events Tuesday, May 28 - Friday, Aug 30
Premier local art
Saturdays, Jul 6 thru Aug 31
Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357 www.fremont.gov
Campfire Program
Drop-in Child Care - $R
Monday, Jun 24 - Friday, Aug 9
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Summer Play Camps $R
Hourly child care
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Family Resource Center 39155 Liberty St., Fremont (510) 574-2010
Weekly camps for ages 6 – 11
Thursday, May 30 - Saturday, Aug 2
Summer Members Show
Brier Elementary 39201 Sundale Dr, Fremont (510) 494-4300 Monday, Jun 25-Friday, Aug 16
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Teen Center Summer Drop-in Program
Various artworks from member artists
12 noon - 6 p.m.
Foothill Arts of the Bay 22394 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org
Pool tables, ping pong, air hockey
Saturday, Jun 1 - Saturday, Jul 13
Video games, snack bar & free WiFi Union City Teen Center 1200 J St., Union City (510) 675-5806 www.unioncity.org
Paper at the Adobe
Thursday – Saturday: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Artist Reception Saturday, June 1 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Works on paper & made of paper
Adobe Art Gallery 20395 San Miguel Ave., Castro Valley (510) 881-6735 www.adobegallery.org Monday, Jun 4 - Friday, Jul 26
Victor Habib Sculpture
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Unique sculpture works
Hayward City Hall 777 B St., Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org Monday, Jun 10 - Saturday, Aug 10
“Have Book - Will Travel” Summer Reading Program
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Children of all ages track time spent reading to earn prizes
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400 Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Jun 17 thru Aug 15
Through the Lens Mon: 5 p.m. -10 p.m. Tues/Thurs: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Over 100 works from advanced photography students
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District 1099 ‘E’ Street, Hayward (510) 881-6747 www.photcentral.org Fridays, Jun 21 thru Jul 5
Fireworks Show
9:30 p.m. Spectacular fireworks display
Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton (925) 426-7600 www.alamedacountyfair.com
Mondays, Jul 1 thru Aug 5
Origami for Kids
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Learn the art of paper folding. Ages 8 – 11
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400 Mondays, Jul 1 thru Aug 19
Teen/Senior Computer and Gadget Help
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Teen volunteers teach computer basics
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400 Friday, Jul 5 - Thursday, Jul 11
Religious Life Live-In Experience
8 a.m. Experience 6 days of ministering & praying
For single Catholic women Dominican Sisters of
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Games, songs & stories around the campfire
Chabot Campground and Park 9999 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley (510) 544-3187 www.ebparkonline.org Wednesdays, Jul 10-Aug 21
Algebra and Geometry Summer Tutoring
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Trained teen volunteers provide math help
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400 Fridays, Jul 12 thru Jul 26 Toddler Ramble $
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Crafts, books & games for ages 1 –3 Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270
Tuesday, Jul 9
Coping With Grief
7 p.m. Find your path to peace
Lifetree Café 4020 Technology Pl., Fremont (510) 797-7910 www.LifetreeCafe.com Tuesday, Jul 9
Building Support for Your Work as a Parent
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Share parenting experiences & make connections
Fremont Christian School 4760 Thornton Ave., Fremont (510) 517-8430
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Saturday, Jul 13
School-Age Storytime
2:30 p.m.
Volunteer Day Ohlone Village Site – R
For grades preschool – kindergarten
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fremont Teen Center 39770 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 494-1103
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400
Help clean, weed & renew structures. Ages 12+
Saturday, Jul 13-Sunday, Jul 14
Wednesday, Jul 10
Jazz Night Series
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Singer/songwriter Carl Tilchen performs
Newark-Fremont Hilton Hotel 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark (510) 490-8390 Wednesday, Jul 10
PEP: Personal Emergency Preparedness Class
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Learn to prepare & respond to a disaster
FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at the Alameda County Library
Tell A Friend
Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480
Fremont Fire Training Tower 7200 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 494-4244 FirePubEd@fremont.gov Thursday, Jul 11
BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Alameda County Renew books by phone (510) 790-8096 For more information about the Bookmobile call (510) 745-1477 or visit www.aclibrary.org. Times & Stops subject to change Tuesday, July 9 9:30 – 10:20 Daycare Center Visit, Fremont 10:45 – 11:15 Daycare Center Visit, Fremont 2:20 – 3:10 Daycare Center Visit, Fremont 4:30 – 5:20 Weibel School, 45135 South Grimmer Blvd., Fremont 5:50 – 6:40 Booster Park, Gable Dr. & McDuff Ave., Fremont Wednesday, July 10 1:45 – 2:15 Glenmoor School, 4620 Mattos Dr., Fremont 2:45 – 3:15 Avelina/Oroysom 43289 Bryant Terr., Fremont 4:45 – 5:30 Baywood Apts., 4275 Bay St., Fremont 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr., & Camellia Ct., Fremont Thursday, July 11 10:30 – 11:30 Daycare Center Visit, Castro Valley 1:15 – 1:45 Daycare Center Visit, San Lorenzo 2:00 – 2:45 Corvalis School, 14790 Corvalis St., San Leandro 3:05 – 3:40 Bay School, 2001 Bockman Rd., San Lorenzo
Monday, July 15 9:30 – 10:05 Daycare Center Visit, Union City 10:25 – 10:55 Daycare Center Visit, Union City 1:45 – 2:30 Parkmont School, 2601 Parkside Dr., Fremont 4:15 – 4:45 Contempo Homes, 4190 Gemini Dr., Union City 5:15 – 6:45 Forest Park School, Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird Circle, Fremont Tuesday, July 16 9:15 – 11:00 Daycare Center Visit, Fremont 2:30 – 3:00 Cabrillo School, 36700 San Pedro Dr., Fremont 3:20 – 4:00 Daycare Center Visit, Union City 5:50 – 6:30 Jerome Ave. and Ohlones St., Fremont Wednesday, July 17 1:30 – 2:00 Hillside School, 15980 Marcella St., San Leandro 2:15 – 2:45 Eden House Apts., 1601 165th Ave., San Leandro 3:15 – 3:45 Daycare Center Visit, Hayward
Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (800) 471-0991 For more information (408) 293-2326 x3060 Wednesday, July 24 1:45 – 2:15 Friendly Village Park, 120 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas
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Summer Concert Featuring “Jukebox Heroes”
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Playing decades of Billboard hits
Central Park Performance Pavilion 4000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont (510) 790-5546 www.fremont.gov
Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (888) 327-2757 www.ebparks.org Saturday, Jul 13
Stop Human Trafficking - Yard Sale
Hayward Russell City Blues Festival $
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Live music, food & entertainment
Hayward City Hall 777 B St., Hayward (707) 647-3962 www.bayareabluessociety.net
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday, Jul 13
Used household items, clothes & books
BLOX Car Show and Street Fair
Harbor Light Church 4760 Thornton Ave., Fremont (510) 744-2216
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cars, vendors, food trucks & live entertainment
Saturday, Jul 13
Westinghouse Dr., Fremont www.bloxopenhouse.com
“Harvest of Empire” Film Screening
Saturday, Jul 13-Sunday, Jul 14
1:30 p.m.
Summerfest
Role of U.S. economic & military interests and immigration
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Niles Discovery Church 255 H Street at 3rd, Fremont 510-797-0895
Classic car show, food, entertainment, vendors, kids zone
New Park Mall 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (510) 742-2326
Saturday, Jul 13
What’s Up Big Band
Saturday, Jul 13
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Lie on the grass & learn about the stars.
Thursday, Jul 11
Hayward Branch Library 27300 Patrick Ave., Hayward (510) 881-7980 www.library.hayward-ca.gov
Pioneer Cemetery Friends Group Meeting
Saturday, Jul 13
6 p.m.
Bring a blanket Chabot Space & Science Center 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland (510) 336-7300 www.chabotspace.org
Bird Walk $
Join efforts to preserve cemetery
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday, Jul 13
San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery Corner of Usher Street & College Street, San Lorenzo (510) 581-2516 www.haywardareahistory.org
Bird watching hike led by a naturalist
Meet Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett
Thursday, Jul 11
Saturday, Jul 13-Sunday, Jul 14
Business Workshop, Mini Boot Camp 2 – R
Fremont Friend’s of the Library Book Sale $
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun: 12 noon - 3 p.m.
Retailing 101
Hayward City Hall 777 B St., Hayward (510) 208-0410 www.acsbdc.org/events2
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270
10 a.m. - 12 noon Mobile office hours to discuss legislative issues
Castro Valley Bart Station 3301 Norbridge Dr., Castro Valley (510) 577-2310
Featuring magazines & CDs. Bring your own bag
Friday, Jul 12
Music at the Grove
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Big Bang Beat - rock ‘n soul review
Shirley Sisk Grove, Newark Cedar Blvd at NewPark Mall (510) 578-4000 www.newark.org Saturday, Jul 13-Sunday, Jul 14
Public Hours at McConaghy House $
Sat: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tours of community historic home
McConaghy Victorian House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org Saturday, Jul 13
Ohlone College Super Flea Market $
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Support Ohlone College programs
Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6285 Saturday, Jul 13
Picture Book Illustration Demo
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Meet Julie Bayless, illustrator of “The ZooGarden”
Hayward Book Shop 1007 B Street, Hayward (510) 538-3943 Saturday, Jul 13
A positive path for spiritual living
Unity of Fremont Sunday 10:00 AM Rev. Ken Daigle Senior Minister
Regal Raptors $R
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Learn about hawks, falcons & eagles. Adults only
Sulphur Creek Nature Center 1801 D. St., Hayward (510) 881-6747 www.haywardrec.org Saturday, Jul 13
Skills of the Past: Tule Mat $R
10 a.m. - 12 noon
36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234
Use marsh plants to make a mat. Ages 18+
Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (888) 327-2757 www.ebparks.org
You are invited to a FREE BBQ Saturday, July 13 11am-3pm Face painting, Bounce house, Raffle for prizes every hour. Come out and Welcome us to your neighborhood. RSVP by July 8th 510-936-2170
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Sunday, Jul 14
Ohlone Village Site Open House
10 a.m. - 12 noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Drop-in visits of historic site & basketry demos
Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 www.ebparks.org Sunday, Jul 14
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Niles Depot Station Sunol 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol (510) 910-7024 www.ncry.org Sunday, Jul 14
Niles Town Plaza Summer Concert Celebration
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. “The Blue Diamond Fillups” (Rockabilly) + “Gumbostew” (Zydeco, blues, R&R)
Niles Town Plaza 37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont www.niles.org
5k, 10k, half marathon, food & entertainment
Concerts in the Park
Baylands Park 999 Caribbean Dr., Sunnyvale (408) 934-1130 www.indiacc.org/sevathon
2:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jul 14
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Memorial Park 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 569-8497 www.haywardmunicipalband.com
Wine Tasting Train Specials $
1 p.m. Enjoy wine, cheese & the railway
SUBMITTED BY CITY OF NEWARK This year, Newark’s popular concert series held under the canopy of Shirley Sisk Grove near NewPark Mall moves to Friday nights. Kickoff is scheduled for Friday, July 12 when Big Bang Beat! San Francisco’s legendary rock ‘n’ soul review takes the stage. From swing, Motown, disco, 80?s, contemporary and beyond, Big Bang Beat is renowned for being an enjoyable and versatile party band. With a extensive repertoire, audiences of all ages and musical preference can find something to cheer about when Big Bang Beat takes the stage. From Respect to Love Shack and Glen Miller to Adele, Big Bang Beat promises a musical journey to remember. Bring a chair and or blanket to share a fantastic night of music and fun with the greater TriCity community. The Food Truck Mafia will be in the NewPark Mall parking lot right next to the grove. Music at the Grove Friday, July 12: Big Bang Beat Friday, July 26: Night Fever (top 40s hits of the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s) Friday, August 9: Caravanserai (Santana tribute band) Friday, August 23: Unauthorized Rolling Stones 6:30 p.m. (gates open at 5 p.m.) Shirley Sisk Grove Cedar Blvd. at NewPark Mall, Newark (510) 578-4405 www.ci.newark.ca.us
Sons In Retirement is a nonprofit public benefit corporation for retired men. SIR Branch 59 is one of over 100 SIR branches located throughout Northern California meets at noon on the third Thursday of each month at the Newark Pavilion. Every meeting features a guest speaker from the community. Speakers have included college professors, police officers, retired SF Giant and 49er players, and even the editor of TCV. Twice a year the meeting is open to spouses – the May sweetheart luncheon and the December Holiday Luncheon. The goal of Branch 59 and all other SIR branches throughout Northern California is to provide an avenue for men to have fun in their retirement years. Activities include golf, bowling, walking, computer club, sports, bridge, reading, and much more. Two of the more popular activities are bowling and golf. Members bowl once a week and participate in about 20 tournaments a year. Tournament days usually begin with a breakfast meeting followed by travel to the tournament, sometimes as far as Reno. Some branches allow women to join them in bowling. SIR branch 59 is NCGA certified and plays golf weekly at Sunol. They attend state tournaments about seven times a year. To find more information about the SIR golf group, visit their website at www.sirstategolf.com. The golfers travel to Reno, Las Vegas, Solvang, and the Monterey area for their tournaments. The standard format is scramble, but there is also individual play and 2-man best ball. Ladies (with NCGA handicaps) have a separate tournament at the state tournament, always a scramble format. The average handicap for the SIR golfers statewide is mid-20s.
SIR branch 59 is always looking for new members If interested, visit the SIR websit www.sirinc.org or call 510-794-1184
MEDICAL INSURANCE RATES INCREASING - THINK MELLO
510-790-1118 www.insurancemsm.com
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Tri-City Stargazer JULY 10 – JULY 16, 2013 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: Mercury turned retrograde on June 26. On July 20 it will turn direct. There is a pre-shadow that lasts about 2.5 weeks as Mercury appears to decelerate. The retrograde period, as Mercury appears to be rolling backward, lasts about 3.5 weeks. At the end of the Mercury retrograde cycle Aries the Ram (March 21-April 20): The area of focus is related to property, family, and issues of security. You are likely reworking things in one of these territories. Family members may be erratic or hard to pin down, making it difficult to conclude open agendas. Have patience. Mercury turns direct on July 20. Taurus the Bull (April 21-May 20): The Mercury retrograde focus is specifically on communications, neighbors, siblings, and others who are in your daily environment. Concentrate as much as possible on clear communications. Double check what you think you heard. You may need to consider the needs of your vehicle now. Give it a checkup. Gemini the Twins (May 21-June 20): The probability is high that you will discover some error made in the past that must be rectified fairly soon. It may be as simple as finding a bill that was forgotten and left unpaid. Or it could be a little more complicated and involve a previous misunderstanding with a loved one. Cancer the Crab (June 21-July 21): The retrograding Mercury
there is an after-shadow period as the planet begins to catch up to its normal forward motion. On this cycle, the catch-up point will be Aug. 2. Mercury rules communications, common business practices, and travel, among other things. It is generally not a good idea to make decisions while it is retro-
floats backward in your sign. You likely thought you were firmly headed in one direction, but now things are looking a bit different, even confusing you. Hesitate, yes, but do not allow doubt to overwhelm your thoughts. Check your information. Proceed with your best plan after Aug 2. Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug 22): Memories from your life history may surface for examination at this time. Old friends or acquaintances who return for a short time could be the trigger for this life review. It is possible you may have a greater than normal need to reflect, to write, and otherwise give attention to your inner self. Virgo the Virgin (August 23September 22): Mercury has been retrograding in the territory that concerns friends, organizations, and community contacts. You may be having difficulty bringing things to fruition or conclusion in any of these areas. Perhaps you are compelled to put previous plans on hold. Resolution comes in August. Libra the Scales (September 23October 22): Mercury has altered directions in the house of career
grade because not all the information is available. Check your Sun sign and Ascending sign below for a message about how this Mercury retrograde is affecting you.
and life direction. This is really more of a tweaked change than a life change. However, if you happen to have applied for a job recently, you may find that you are waffling about that particular route. Now is the time to research the best possible choices. If you must take action, be aware that your plan will change fairly soon.
Capricorn the Goat (December 22-January 19): Mercury is retrograding in the territory of significant relationships, contracts, and clientele. These areas may be challenging right now because others find it difficult to make decisions or finalize activities. Have patience with yourself and everyone else. It is temporary.
Scorpio the Scorpion (October 23-November 21): Mercury is changing directions in the territory which deals with education, publishing, travel, public speaking, the law, and philosophy. Therefore any of these activities are subject to shifts, changes, or deceleration due to loss of passion. Maybe the right solution is not available just yet. Hold to your sense of humor.
Aquarius the Water Bearer (January 20-February 18): This Mercury retrograde experience occurs in the territory of health, coworkers, tenants, employees, and pets. You may find it very hard to move forward with your diet and exercise program. It is a particularly good time to organize and sort
Sagittarius the Archer (November 22-December 21): Mercury is retrograding in the territory of taxes, debt, investments, intimacy, and joint resources. You will likely experience a need to go back and review decisions in these areas. Be alert to the higher probability of making errors now. You might also discover and execute corrections of previous mistakes.
closets, records, and files. Coworkers and employees may be hard to pin down. Pisces the Fish (February 19March 20): Mercury is turning retrograde in the territory that rules children, creative efforts, and love life. Anything on your radar screen that is related to these territories is subject to turnaround, review, deceleration, or rethinking for a few weeks. Maybe you'll want to check out a previous love interest.
Are you interested in a personal horoscope? Vivian Carol may be reached at (704) 366-3777 for private psychotherapy or astrology appointments (fee required).
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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479689 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Kokomo Creations, 5555 Wilkie Place, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Kristine M Lee, 5555 Wilkie Place, 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 04/01/2013 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/ Kristine M Lee This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 18, 2013. 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). 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/13 CNS-2506969# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479871 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Eat Bake Love, 2972 Hidden Lane, Hayward, CA 94541, County of Alameda Phoebe Grace Rustia Montemayor, 2972 Hidden Lane, Hayward, CA 94541 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/ Phoebe Grace Rustia Montemayor This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 21, 2013 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). 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/13 CNS-2505731# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479993 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lumpy Doodles, 3405 Wyndham Dr., Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Helene Marie Roylance, 3405 Wyndham Drive, 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 4-8-13 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/ Helene Marie Roylance This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 26, 2013 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). 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/13 CNS-2505617# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 480069 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JW Table Tennis Club, 5325 Diamond Head Ln., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Zheng, Jiaqi, 5325 Diamond Head Ln., 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/ Jiaqi Zheng This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 28, 2013 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). 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/13 CNS-2505046# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479961 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Glamour Hair Studio, 34716 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City, CA 94582, County of Alameda Rosa Chavez, 208 Appian Way, Union City, CA
94587 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Rosa Chavez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 26, 2013. 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). 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/13 CNS-2503971# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479741 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: New China Cuisine, 1743 Decoto Rd., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda, 4347 Moreland Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94546 New China Cuisine Corp., California, 4347 Moreland Dr., Castro Valley, CA 94546 This business is conducted by a Corporation 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/ Xiang Xiao, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 19, 2013. 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). 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/13 CNS-2503970# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479073 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A&G It Company, 32570 Lake Chad St., Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda. Sunita Cabmi, 32570 Lake Chad St., Fremont, CA 94555. 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/ Sunita Cabmi This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 3, 2013. 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). 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/13 CNS-2503258# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479407 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MK + Design Group, 32824 Bluebird Loop, Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda Michael Kuokwang Chang, 32824 Bluebird Loop, Fremont, CA 94555 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/28/2003 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 Kuokwang Chang This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 11, 2013. 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). 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/13 CNS-2503225# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479559 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IntelliMed, 42840 Christy St., Ste. 231, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Intelligent Medicine Inc., Delaware, 42840 Christy St., Ste. 231, Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/7/13 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/ Alex Henry, VP This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 14, 2013. 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),
Auto thief arrested SUBMITTED BY SGT. FRANK MORALES, MILPITAS PD On June 25, 2013 at approximately 3:32 a.m., Milpitas police officers responded to the 1300 block of Calle Oriente Dr. on of a report of a male and female attempting to steal a 1995 Acura Integra. The suspects fled the scene before the officers arrived. Within two minutes, officers stopped a suspicious vehicle leaving the area. During the investigation, the female was identified as being a suspect. She was taken into custody; the male suspect was not located. The female, identified as Deborah Vicky Falcon from San Jose, was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, burglary tools and stolen property. She was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail. Anyone with any information regarding this investigation or other similar incidents occurring in our city is encouraged to call the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. The Milpitas Police Department encourages you to immediately call the police department to report suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crime Tip Hotline at (408) 586-2500 or via the Milpitas Police Department website at: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/government/police/crime_tip.asp
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). 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/13 CNS-2502750# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479375 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CG Consulting, 33892 Rowland Dr., Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda Michael R Beaver, 33892 Rowland Dr., Fremont, CA 94555 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/ Michael R. Beaver This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 10, 2013. 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). 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/13 CNS-2502495# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479823 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Osprey Novelties, 6230A Civic Terrace Ave., Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda Herbert Alan Camara, 6230A Civic Terrace Ave., Newark, CA 94560 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/ Herbert Alan Camara This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 20, 2013 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). 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/13 CNS-2501965# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479456 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Valero Complete Auto Repair, 26978 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545, County of Alameda; Mailing Address: 276 Fanyon St., Milpitas, CA 95035, County of Santa Clara Gnanua Test Only Inc., 276 Fanyon St., Milpitas, CA 95035; California This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/10/13. 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/ Guruinder Singh, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 12, 2013. 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). 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/13 CNS-2501408# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479330 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: intuitive Mechanical Engineering (IME), 903 Gable Drive, Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Gregory Eng, 903 Gable Drive, Fremont, CA 94539 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Gregory Eng This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 10, 2013 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). 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/13 CNS-2501083#
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 436-864-65 The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: (1) Balentine Plaza Dental Care, (2) Tri-City Center for Sedation Dentistry, 5866 Mowry School Road, Newark, CA 94560 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on 4/5/2010 in the County of Alameda. Teresa Tran Mercado, DDS, Dental Corp., California, 5866 Mowry School Road, Newark, CA 94560 This business was conducted by: Teresa Tran Mercado, DDS, Dental Corp. S/ Teresa T. Mercado, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 17, 2013. 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/13 CNS-2500778# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479617-618 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Balentine Plaza Dental Care, 2. Tri-City Center for Sedation Dentistry, 5866 Mowry School Road, Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda Huang Kevin Cheng, DDS Dental Corporation, 5866 Mowry School Road, Newark, CA 94560; California This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/1/13. 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/ Huang Kevin Cheng, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 17, 2013. 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). 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16/13 CNS-2500777# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479393 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ACJ Marble Deluxe, 11273 Industrial Pkwy., Alameda, CA 94544, County of Alameda, 4544 Bartolo Terrace, Fremont, CA 94536 Julio Lopez, 4544 Bartolo Terrace, Fremont, CA 94536 Aracely Lopez, 4544 Bartolo Terrace, Fremont, CA 94536 This business is conducted by Married Couple 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/ Julio Lopez, President Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 10, 2013 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). 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/13 CNS-2497857# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479364 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fstronics Technology LLP, 4861 Ridgewood Drive, Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda. Fstronics Technology LLP, CA, 4861 Ridgewood Drive, Fremont, CA 94555. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Partnership. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Dujiang Wan This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 10, 2013. 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). 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/13 CNS-2497807# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479288 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Vornex, 43575 Mission Blvd., #613, Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Vornex Inc., 43575 Mission Blvd., #613, Fremont, CA 94539; California This business is conducted by a Corporation. 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/ Andrew Desiniotis, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 7, 2013. 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). 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/13 CNS-2496403# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 479147-51 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. SoulfulNess, 2. IllNess, 3. SweetNess, 4. Rare Sweet Ness, 5. ViciousNess, 4809 Scotia St., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Vanessa Williams, 4809 Scotia St., Union City, CA 94587 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Vanessa Williams This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on June 4, 2013. 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). 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9/13 CNS-2496296#
GOVERNMENT NOTIce is hereby given that sealed PreQualification documents will be accepted in the Purchasing Department, Attn: Howard Johnson, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, 9th Floor, Suite 900, Oakland, CA 94612 Project #10034 Pre-Qualification of Contractors for San Lorenzo Library Expansion Mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference, Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 10:00 AM Non-Mandatory Networking Proposers Conference, Friday, July 12, 2013, 8:30 AM Both at General Services Agency, Room 1107, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm on August 9, 2013 County Contact: Howard Johnson at (510) 2089648 or via email: howard.johnson@acgov.org Information regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 7/9/13 CNS-2504924# NOTIce is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSA-Purchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, CA 94612 NETWORKING BIDDERS CONFERENCES for RFQ #901125 Traffic Signal and Streetlight Material South County – Monday, July 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM, Castro Valley Library, Chabot Room, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley, CA and North County – Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM, General Services Agency, Room 1107, 1401 Lakeside Dr., Oakland, CA Response Due by 2:00 pm on August 19, 2013 County Contact: Nicholas Roberts at (510) 208-9616 or via email: nicholas.roberts@acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Non-mandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 7/9/13 CNS-2504715#
PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that personal property in the following units will be sold at public auction: on the 26th day of July, 2013 at or after 12: 00 am 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 Roderick Thomas AA7220B 4/29/13 James Crowson B114 3/4/13 Venencio Torres B137 5/17/13 Guadalupe Ortiz B262 4/29/13 Marquitta Woolfolk B277 5/1/13 Cynthia Bohan B291 3/23/13 Gerald Holmes C173 5/12/13 Sonia Young C224 5/10/13 Nixon Matignas C289 4/30/13 Sonia Young C304 5/10/13
7/9, 7/16/13 CNS-2506602# NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that personal property in the following units will be sold at public auction: on the 26th day of July, 2013 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 Victoria Vasquez 178 5/2/13 Matthew Brady 191 10/29/12 Eswardu Merugumala 302 3/4/13 Lorenzo Smiley 305 4/17/13 David Whitehead 311 5/8/13 Kim Brandt MM411 5/21/13 Sarah Allen MM412 4/26/13 7/9, 7/16/13 CNS-2506596#
San Leandro Police arrest suspects, recover drugs and guns SUBMITTED BY SAN LEANDRO PD During evening hours of Friday, June 28th and the early morning hours of Saturday, June 29th, San Leandro Police Officers conducted two separate investigative stops resulting in the recovery of drugs, three loaded handguns and the arrest of five suspects. The first incident occurred on 06/28/13 at 8:53 p.m. in the 700 block of Lewelling Blvd., when a patrol officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. While speaking with the driver, the officer saw approximately three ounces of marijuana on the back seat of the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed two loaded handguns, concealed in the vehicle – a .357 magnum and a .22 caliber pistol. Additionally, four grams of methamphetamine and four grams of hashish were found in the possession of the vehicle’s occupants, resulting in their arrests. The driver, Roman Rodriguez, a 25 year old San Lorenzo resident was arrested for possession of two loaded, concealed firearms in the vehicle and possession of narcotics and paraphernalia. The passenger, Joseph Tavita,
a 25 year old San Leandro resident was taken into custody for an outstanding misdemeanor arrest warrants. The other passenger was identified as Alicia Colon, a 23 year old Hayward resident, who was arrested on drug-related charges. The second arrest occurred on 06/29/13 at 0230 hours, in front of Nation’s Burgers at the Washington Plaza Shopping Center. An officer patrolling the area noticed a vehicle parked in front of the restaurant, with two occupants inside. When the officer contacted the driver, Samuel Montoya, a 30 year old resident of Oakland, he smelled the odor of marijuana emanating from the interior of the vehicle. During a subsequent search, the officer located two empty ammunition magazines for an assault rifle and a loaded and concealed .45 caliber handgun inside of the vehicle. Montoya was arrested on firearms violations. Lieutenant Robert McManus stated, “These are two excellent examples of proactive police work conducted by our officers, resulting in the arrests of suspects who were illegally armed with loaded firearms and drugs in the City of San Leandro.”
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n abundance of MOUs (Memorandum Of Understanding) between labor groups and management are finding their way to public Consent Calendars these days. Now that the “Great Recession” has begun to loosen its grip, employee bargaining units are anxious to regain momentum lost over the past several years. When it was obvious that little money was available in tax coffers, management and labor focused entirely on defensive actions and job retention. Now that revenues have stabilized and may even show modest gains, pressure is mounting to restore employee benefits on a current and even retroactive basis. It appears that the cyclical nature of economics is well recognized at the start or conclusion of a particularly dramatic rise or fall, but quickly forgotten once an obvious trend is seen. At the beginning of the latest downturn, jubilation, hope and optimism turned to pessimism and fear, sometimes self-fulfilling. As we emerge from the depths of a stunning series of bubble bursts (dot.com, housing, world markets, etc.), lessons of conservation and the effects of excess can be difficult to retain and maintain. Management and labor divisions reappear and, in some ways, can become more virulent than before. The result is easy to see as cautious optimism of those guarding treasuries is misinterpreted, breeding suspicion; attempts to recover in an orderly fashion are seen as miserly. Pressure to regain previous employment volume and earnings is increasing and may begin a new inflationary cycle. While everyone – citizens, business, government, cats, dogs, guinea pigs, etc. - is
anxious to recover and participate in good economic times, the value of restraint and common sense can be overwhelmed by a chorus of “get a piece of the pie now!” Past sacrifices of wages and jobs are vividly recalled and quick resolution becomes the top priority. In this atmosphere, everyone wants to share anticipated growth, but patience must prevail and, when funds are available, preference should be given to those at lower incomes who have suffered the most. Recovery must filter from bottom up with care given to reasonable, but not excessive, pay corridors between management and labor. Percentages, if used to calculate raises, are often misleading; the results are not equal when applied to high and low incomes. An employee earning $20 per hour receives substantially less than another at $40 per hour if the same percentage is applied (e.g. $20 X 5% = $1; $40 X 5% = $2). If adequate existing management wages float above other employee wages, using the same percentage as a guide for increases actually widens the gap! In the past, government jobs were considered service related; salary schedules did not compare favorably with private enterprise, but stability and benefits were a great equalizer. By contrast, the private sector involved a heavy dose of risk in tandem with compensation when successful. Notwithstanding the vagaries and illicit practices of some businesses, if a private enterprise was successful, it reaped significant rewards. However, for many who have tried the entrepreneurial route, failure has brought catastrophic consequences. In recognition of this difference, until recent times, government employee salaries, while adequate for a modest standard of living, lagged behind the private sector. During the last recession, high unemployment rates translated into eliminated salaries; remaining pay scales created a chasm of confusion and upset previous comparisons between government and private enterprise. Extinction of Redevelopment Agencies in California was one consequence of this change but many, less visible, effects remain.
This relationship between private and public entities had been a great equalizer at the bedrock of a semi-capitalistic system which evolved from a business freefor-all that followed few rules, rewarding the ruthless and rich, to a semblance of balance with workers who formed unions and received some government protection. As big business required an external force to moderate its quest for control, power and wealth, so does the extensive growth of government. At this time of economic resurrection, it is appropriate to reevaluate the relationship between civil service and the private sector. The litany of hiring “the best and the brightest” for government positions is fine as a slogan, but cannot be used to justify lack of controls on spending. Our government, at all levels, must exercise control over salaries, spending and especially, socalled “expert” consultants. Contractors must be held accountable to produce concrete and practical results within specified timeframes. Too often, results presented at council meetings are, aside from obligatory praise of councilmembers, unimpressive. As planning for expected increasing revenue begins, the tendency to hire more staff and “consultants” is alluring, but are well-dressed and eloquent spokespeople worth the money?
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Fremont Police Log on video. Ofc. Wright and FTO Blass investigated the incident. At approximately 7:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to Motel 6 north to investigate brandishing a firearm call. The driver stated he was driving northbound 880 and exited Fremont Blvd, when he was cut off by the driver of a newer silver BMW 3-series driven by an older black male adult. After an exchange of hand gestures, the driver of the BMW boxed the victim into a parking stall, got out of his vehicle and pointed a silver and gold pistol at him. Officers later located a similar suspect vehicle and contacted the driver, who admitted to pointing a Taser at the driver. Due to a high call volume officers had to leave and are following up today. Ofc. Stillitano investigating. At approximately 8:15 p.m. officers were dispatched to the Chase ATM located on the 3900 block of Washington Blvd. A skimming device was found by repairman. Ofc. Huiskens investigating. At approximately 1:50 a.m., we received a call from a reporting party who was on-viewing a suspect peeping in a third floor window (hanging from a ledge) on the 1100 block of Chopin Terrace. The first arriving officer locates the man and he jumps to the second floor to escape from the officer. The officer broadcasts that he is fighting with the suspect and is awaiting cover units who are delayed because of gate code issues. A second officer arrives and the suspect is Tased. The suspect, a 49 year old adult male is arrested. Investigation reveals this may not have been his first visit to the complex for such activities. Tuesday, July 2 Reporting party called and stated
two unknown persons (possible suspects) were in his neighbor’s rear yard on Ellmann Pl. Officers responded and could not determine if the residence had been burglarized. Case documented as a suspicious circumstance by Ofc. Fuellenbach. Officers responded to the Goodnite Inn on three separate occasions. The first incident involved an adult male carrying a bat around the property. The second and third involved a similarly described adult male carrying a large knife around the property. Ofc. Fabian determined that a 27 year old adult male was the person seen with the knife. A consent search of his room for the knife was met with negative results. At about 1:30 p.m. we received a suspicious Circumstance call of a male who was carrying a large knife at the Grocery Outlet on Stevenson Blvd. Officers detained the same male who we contacted at Goodnite Inn and found an extremely large knife concealed on his person. Ofc. Baca placed him under arrest for possession of a deadly weapon. Officer Stilltano conducted a traffic stop at the Brookvale Shopping Center. He pulled over a Dodge Durango that was listed as stolen out of Hollister PD. The driver (sole occupant) was compliant and was taken into custody during the high risk car stop. Thursday, July 4 Victim was robbed in front of his apartment on Hastings St. Victim was hit with a stick. Two suspects: S1 WMA, wearing a white A’s jersey and shorts; S2, WMA or HMA, in his 20’s wearing red shorts and a white vest. Loss was a wallet. Officer Meredith investigating.
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Union City police log years old, about 5 feet 5 inches tall, and around 120 pounds. The suspects were seen loading the victim’s property into a 1980 to 1990’s white pickup truck with a camper shell. The suspect’s truck was further described as having loud exhaust and a thin light blue or green line running horizontally across the body. Anyone with information about the possible identity of the suspects should call the Investigations Division at 510675-5220. Tuesday, July 2 At 10:20 p.m., a victim reported being robbed at gunpoint on Monterra Terrace. The victim was walking back to a residence when she was approached by two black male adult suspects. One of the suspects pointed a small semi-automatic handgun at the victim’s head and threatened to kill her if she screamed. The second suspect took the victim’s purse. One of the suspects was described as hav-
ing dark skin, a medium build, and standing about 6 feet tall. The other suspect was described as having light skin, a skinny build, and about 5 foot 8 inches tall. The suspects were seen getting into an older model 4 door beige vehicle. At 10:50 p.m., a victim reported being robbed at gunpoint on Pluto Way. The victim reported two black male suspects approached him as soon as he exited his vehicle. One of the suspects pointed a semi-automatic pistol at the victim and then ordered the victim to hand over his property. The suspects fled the area on foot with the victim’s property. The suspects in this case were described as black male adults, around 20 years old, about 5 feet 11 inches tall, with average builds. Anyone with information about these cases should call the Investigations Division at 510-675-5220.
SUBMITTED BY NEWARK PD Thursday, June 27 At 10:18 a.m., Officer Revay investigated a vehicle stolen from the 36600 block of Dugan Ct., a 1994 blue Toyota Corolla, CA license # 6NOF952. CHP had located the vehicle in Redwood City at 0245 hrs. The vehicle had been involved in a hit and run collision. Officer Homayoun was dispatched at 8:12 p.m. to Macy’s at NewPark Mall for a shoplifter in custody. The arrest of Shoeleh Karimi was accepted and Karimi was cited and released at the scene. Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 5600 block of Musick Ave. at 2:44 a.m. on a report of a domestic disturbance. Family members reported that Luis Cuellar of East Palo Alto, was causing a disturbance, screaming and striking one of the victim’s vehicles. The RP reported that Cuellar was known to drink and he had numerous DUIs. As Officer Lopez was responding to the area, Dispatch reported that Cuellar had left the area in an SUV. Officer Lopez saw an SUV matching the description, heading southbound on Newark Blvd at Civic Terrace at a speed that appeared greater than the speed limit. Officer Lopez initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and it yielded momentarily at Central Ave and Cherry St and then took off again westbound on Central Ave. Officer Lopez reported the vehicle possibly DUI, splitting lanes, weaving and then traveling approximately 15 and then 20 mph over the speed limit. He pursued the vehicle with lights and sirens. The vehicle continued westbound on Central Ave with the same driving behavior and made a left turn onto Perrin Ave (dirt road) from Central Ave. Officer Homayoun joined the pursuit as the secondary unit on Central Ave. The suspect vehicle made a left turn at the canine field to go southbound on the dirt road and stopped at a gate that blocked further vehicle access on the road. Cuellar ran from the vehicle and Officers Lopez and Homayoun gave chase along the dirt road past the metal gate. Once reached by Officers Lopez and Homayoun, Cuellar continued resisting and eventually subdued. Cuellar was booked at Santa Rita jail for 2800.2 VC (evading police officers), 148(a)(1) PC(resisting arrest) and 594(a)(2) PC (vandalism). Friday, June 28 NPD Officers responded at 10:18 a.m. to a residence in the 6000 block of Tourraine Drive regarding a residential burglary in progress. The resident watched the subjects for a short time and then walked to the backyard to access the garage from the side door. The resident noticed a Hispanic male with a backpack run out of the garage and into the waiting
van on Tourraine Drive. One of the subjects was described as an adult, Hispanic male, 5’08”, black beanie, baggy shirt and jeans; he was carrying a black backpack. The driver of the vehicle was described as an adult Hispanic male, short dark hair and believed to be in his 20’s or 30’s. The vehicle was described as a mini-van, dark green in color, similar to a Dodge Caravan. The van left the area at a high rate of speed. There did not appear to a loss during the incident. The van was not located. Officer Losier investigated an incident at 12:58 a.m. involving a security guard who had been watching the fireworks stand in the Big Lots parking lot. The guard observed a male subject loading wood pallets into the back of his pick-up truck. Believing a theft was in progress; the guard blocked the path of the subject’s truck in with her personal vehicle, confronted the subject, and attempted to detain him. When the subject threatened to move the guard’s vehicle out of the way, he was pepper sprayed. The subject then fled the area on foot leaving his vehicle and identification behind. This incident is still under investigation. Officers responded to the area of Thornton Ave. and Mulberry St. at 4:02 a.m. to a report of a drive-by shooting that just occurred. Two adult males and two adult females had been walking on Thornton Ave. when a vehicle pulled alongside and began firing at the group. A 22-yearold male victim sustained a gunshot wound in his upper thigh and is expected to survive from his injury. A 21-year-old male resident of Newark sustained three gunshot wounds to his left arm, buttocks, thigh, and he later died at Eden Hospital. The two adult females were not injured in the shooting. MCTF and NPD Detectives were called out for the followup investigation. Saturday, June 29 NPD Officers responded to 6940 Rich Avenue (Moose Lodge) at 11:03 a.m. on a report of a commercial burglary. Officer learned that sometime overnight, unknown suspect(s) forced entry by prying the front door. The loss was cash and coins from a cash register. Officer Eriksen conducted the investigation, and leads are currently being developed. Officer Cerini was patrolling the area of Cedar Boulevard and Cedar Court at 1:12 p.m. and noticed a possible DUI driver. Officer Cerini conducted a traffic stop and contacted three occupants in the vehicle. The driver, Thomas Finley of Oakland, was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance(s) and was arrested. During the investigation, Officer Williams was standing near the passenger side door and noticed a firearm inside the vehicle, under the front passenger seat being
occupied by a female. All occupants were quickly detained, and a female was arrested for the loaded weapon. The female was later released from NPD per insufficient grounds for complaint after Finley declared ownership of the gun. Finley was additionally arrested for possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle. An additional female juvenile was brought to NPD until a responsible adult could respond to pick her up. Finley was transported to Santa Rita Jail. NPD Officers were dispatched to a business in the 37700 block of Timber Street at 3:01 p.m. regarding a theft from a locked trailer. Upon further investigation, Officers learned that unknown suspect(s) used an unknown tool to defeat the locking mechanism. The loss was a Mossberg shotgun and 750 rounds of ammunition, a Honda generator and miscellaneous clothing items. Sunday, June 30 Washington Hospital called at 10:11 a.m. for a reported stabbing that possibly occurred in an unknown location in Newark. The victim indicated that the incident occurred 5 a.m. on Thornton Ave in front of Newark Plaza while he was walking home from his cousin’s house. He was approached by two male Hispanics who asked him if his name was “Curley” and if he was Tongan. Two car loads of Hispanic males (approximately 10-12) stopped nearby, exited the vehicles and proceeded to assault the victim. The victim walked home after the assault but due to his intoxication he was not aware he was stabbed. Monday, July 1 Officers responded to a burglary alarm at 35232 Newark Blvd. at 3:12 a.m. The unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain entry into the office of the business but were unsuccessful. Entry was gained by smashing the glass front door. There was no reported loss aside from the damage to the glass door. Wednesday, July 3 SRO Johnson continued his commercial burglary follow up investigation to the burglary that originally occurred in February of 2013 at Newark Memorial High School. Officer Johnson arrested two 17 year old male juveniles of Newark. They were both released to their parents. Officer Rodgers investigated an auto burglary that occurred in the parking lot of Harbor Freight Tools. Entry was by smashing a passenger window. Loss was a Dell laptop, model# P647. The theft occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 5:14 p.m. Any person with any information concerning these incidents can contact the non-emergency line at 510578-4237. Information can also be left anonymously on the “silent witness” hotline at 510-578-4000, extension 500.
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Hayward Police Log SUBMITTED BY HAYWARD PD
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Tuesday, June 25 Employees at a business at the intersection of Main Street and B Street called at 1:57 p.m. regarding a male shooting a BB gun. The male was firing at windows to the business from a second floor window of a nearby building. Hayward Police Officers arrived and contacted the male who was detained for further investigation. The BB gun was collected for evidence. Wednesday, June 26 At 5:40 a.m., a female victim was robbed by a single unknown male suspect near the intersection of Dixon St and Industrial Boulevard. The suspect took the victim’s purse after punching her in the face. The victim fled from the area on foot. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Reported at 12:15 p.m. An unknown suspect entered an occupied apartment through an unlocked door on Memorial Way. The suspect took cash and jewelry from one of the bedrooms of the apartment and then left. The other resident of the apartment was in their bedroom during the incident and was unaware of the theft until the victim returned home. Hayward Police Department responded at 9:29 p.m. to a shooting into a residence on Newton Drive. Residents in the house heard a vehicle drive by the front of their residence and then heard four to five gunshots. There were no injuries to any of the occupants of the home. The residence had evidence of being damage by gunfire. Hayward Police department is investigating the incident. An armed robbery occurred to a business near the intersection of A Street and Arbor Street at 11:55 p.m. Two suspects armed with handguns entered the business and took the victim’s wallet. After taking the wallet the suspects then shot the victim. The victim was taken for emergency medical treatment. Friday, June 28 A shooting occurred at the intersection of West A Street and South Garden Avenue at 2:10 a.m. The victim was contacted a short distance away by ACSO Deputies in a vehicle that was seen fleeing the scene. When questioned, the victim stated that an unknown intoxicated male began shooting at him for no reason. The victim was uninjured from the incident.
On July 3, 2013 at 2:50 am, San Leandro Police Officers responded to a report of a robbery at the PC Repair and Rental located in the 14400 block of Washington Avenue in San Leandro. The location also doubles as a video sweepstakes business in which customers pay to play bingo and other games for chances to win cash. The employee had his dog with him and said that after he closed the business at midnight, he was cleaning up by himself. When he went into the restroom, he was confronted by the suspect who was wearing a cloth wrap around his face. The suspect pointed a silver
and black handgun at his head and told him to stay in the restroom. The employee’s dog bit the suspect on his right hand. The suspect was able to fight the dog off and exited the restroom. The employee, fearing for his safety, stayed in the restroom while he heard the suspect ransacking the office. About 30 minutes later the employee no longer heard anything and left the bathroom. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money. Lt. Torres said, “The employee and his dog were not physically hurt during this incident. The employee did the right thing by not engaging the suspect. Unfortunately, suspects know that these types of gaming busi-
nesses that operate under the cover of another type of business have large amounts of cash on site. These gaming business attract unwanted criminal activity and tend to be a nuisance to their neighbors.” Please contact the San Leandro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division with any information regarding this case at 510-577-3230 or contact the Anonymous Tip Line at 510-577-3278. Citizens can also send an anonymous tip to San Leandro Police Department by texting the word SLPD and their tip to 847411. Anonymous web tips can be submitted from the Police Departments website at http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/pd
Undercover police arrest attempted robbery suspects SUBMITTED BY SAN LEANDRO PD On Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 8:00 p.m., an undercover officer from the San Leandro Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit was in the area of Bancroft Ave. and Pala Ave., when he heard a woman scream. At that time, the undercover officer saw a suspect, later identified as a 17 year old Hispanic male from Oakland, whose name is being withheld due to his age, attempting to pull an Apple iPhone from a 28 year old female, dressed in athletic attire, as she grasped the phone and tried to pull away from the suspect. The suspect, unsuccessful in stealing the iPhone, ran south on Bancroft Ave. towards Bancroft Middle School, appearing as if he were looking for someone. The undercover officer followed him and took the suspect into custody on Estudillo Ave., near the school. Witnesses to the attempted robbery met with police and provided further information, linking the suspect to a dark-colored SUV that had been seen in the area, just after the robbery occurred. Other members of the Crime Suppression Unit located a black Ford Explorer parked in on San Jose Ave., near Estudillo Ave. ( less than 1 block from where the primary suspect was arrested) with another 17 year old male from Oakland crouched down, hiding near the rear of the vehicle. As officers approached, the juvenile began to walk away and was stopped by police. Officers were able to link the attempted robbery suspect, the
second juvenile and the Ford Explorer together and arrested the second juvenile. A subsequent search of the Ford Explorer revealed a set of brass knuckles in an area accessible to both suspects. Both juveniles were arrested for attempted robbery and possession of the brass knuckles. Lieutenant Robert McManus is very proud of the recent arrests made by members of the Department’s Crime Suppression Unit. “We are very fortunate to have a dedicated team of undercover and uniformed officers serving our community. Without the quick action by members of the Crime Suppression Unit during this attempted robbery, it is likely that the suspects would have escaped, and committed other cell phone robberies in the San Leandro area.” On Tuesday, a Crime Suppression Unit officer witnessed an auto burglary being committed in the area of Bancroft Ave., near Joaquin Ave. That suspect was arrested without incident and booked into the San Leandro City Jail. The San Leandro Police Department would like to remind people that cell phones, specifically iPhones and other smartphone devices like the Samsung Galaxy S4 continue to get stolen during street robberies. We encourage everyone to pay attention to their surroundings, and keep items such as cell phones and other valuables in their pockets. This will help reduce the chance of becoming a victim to this type of crime.
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Basketball Camp signups If you’re a young aspiring Tri-City basketball player and want to learn from the best, you needn’t look any further than perennial Mission Valley Athletic League boy’s basketball powerhouse, Newark Memorial High School. This summer, for the 26th consecutive year, boys, age 8-15, will have that opportunity. Led by Cougars Head Coach Craig Ashmore, Cougar Basketball Camp will be held at the Silliman Activity Center gym in Newark. Ashmore will be joined by Cougar boy’s basketball staff, along with current and former Cougar players including two-time NCS champion players Joey Frenchwood and Damien Banford. Cougar Basketball Camp is designed to help improve the fundamentals of young players. For boys, ages of 8-12, camp will run Monday, July 22 through Thursday, July 25 from 9-11 a.m. Individual fee for the camp is $79.
Boys ages 12-15 can attend camp on the same dates, 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. for $79 as well. This camp is a great way to learn the fundamentals of basketball in a fun environment. Training will include proper footwork, ball handling and shooting techniques. The camp will also include daily games. To register, call (510) 578-4620 or visit: www.newark.org Cougar Basketball Camp Silliman Activity Center Gym Monday, July 22-25 Boys 8-12: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Boys 12-15: 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Fee $79 (510) 578-4260 www.newark.org
Sports news, kids, camp, golf tournament share big-hearted Lowell Hickey SUBMITTED BY PAM RUSSO Many sports fans in the East Bay in the late sixties through the early eighties may remember turning to the sports section of their morning paper to see what Lowell Hickey had to say about the world of sports. Hickey’s interesting and informative approach to sports news commentary created a huge following and made him a local celebrity. What many may not know is what an interesting life Hickey had before and after his time writing locally. Hickey knew that if he could not play professional baseball, he would write about it. After earning a journalism degree from UC Berkeley, Hickey served in the Navy touring Vietnam before he accepted his first professional reporting job with the Livermore Herald Daily in 1966. When a position with the Daily Review’s sports department became available, he began his 18-year tenure that ended in 1984. Lowell describes himself as blessed to have been the paper’s Sports Editor “during the heyday of sports.” In this dynamic era, the Raiders had two Super Bowls under their belt and the Oakland A’s were in their fifth year of championships. “I mean, how lucky can you get?” laughs Hickey. Back in the day, his assignments and co-workers were both creative and had lots of autonomy. Lowell loved to write, frequently doubling back to cover a high school game or another professional sporting event. After meeting stringent press deadlines, Hickey and his team would often slip across the street to a local watering hole just to wait and see their “finished product” in print. “When I wrote, I tried to ask what the reader would be interested in. I was a succinct writer. Space is precious,” shares Hickey. And what writing style he had. Not only could Hickey recount the scores and drama of a game, the personal relationships he established made him a success. One such story resulted not long after Reggie Jackson donned a New York Yankees
uniform, after being traded from Oakland A’s. Jackson confided in Lowell that since leaving Oakland, baseball would never be the same for him. He touched Lowell’s arm saying, “I wouldn’t tell that to the national press because they’d blow it out of proportion. You write for a hometown newspaper. You know what it means to feel loyalty to a town.” At age 41, after his last assignment covering the 1984 Olympics, Hickey left the Daily Review and began a new career in advertising and public relations. Hickey fondly remembers Clyde Schmidt who drew the “Prep of the Week,” including a sketch of Lowell before he left the paper. On a personal level, Hickey’s favorite things are his family and “anything Cal Berkeley.” In fact when asked whom he would rather interview, Arnold Palmer or Tiger Woods, Lowell quickly selects Palmer. “Come on, Tiger’s a Stanford Guy!” Living in Castro Valley, Lowell now spends his time giving back to the community and playing a round or two of golf. In fact, for the third year, Lowell is chairing the Greater Hayward Area Recreation & Park Foundation’s Golf Tournament (GHARPF) on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Skywest Golf Course in Hayward. He is proud that proceeds of the tournament support scholarships for camp for underprivileged children. In addition to volunteer work with the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, Lowell also is a member of the Castro Valley Sports Foundation. Lowell also leads weekly sing-alongs and plays the piano at convalescent homes and admits a favorite being “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” It is hard to find anything but good when talking to this humble, accomplished man but when asked if he had any naysayers during his sports editing career, he replies, “Critics? Sure I had some and sometimes they were right! It goes with the territory but, all in all, I wouldn’t change a thing.” For more information about the GHARPF or to sign up for the Golf Tournament, call (510) 881-6731.
Junior Giants begin 2013 season SUBMITTED BY MARK ORMSBY The Hayward League of the Junior Giants kicked off its 2013 season of games with Opening Day Ceremonies on July 2, 2013 at Larry Standley Field, Weekes Park, Hayward. Since the season began on June 17, players have learned basic baseball skills and practiced for their first games. Opening Day featured a parade of the Junior Giants in their new uniforms and first pitches from City dignitaries, including Mayor Michael Sweeney, City Manager Fran David and Police Chief Diane Urban. The Junior Giants Program serves 20,000 children in 85 leagues across California, Nevada and Oregon. In 2013, Hayward one of the largest Junior Giants leagues in the program with a record number of almost 700 registrations. A successful partnership between the Hayward Police Department’s Youth and Family Services Bureau, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District and the San Francisco Giants Community Fund, the latter originally developed the program to give youth an alternative to drugs, gangs and crime. In addition to playing baseball in a fun, non-competitive environment, players enjoy positive interactions with the School Resource Officers who are their coaches. There is also additional programming that encourages the four basics of character development: confidence, teamwork, leadership and integrity. The kids learn about healthy eating, violence prevention and the importance of education. Free breakfast and lunch are provided through a partnership with Hayward Councilman Mark Salinas and the Hayward Unified School District’s “Let’s Do Lunch Hayward … and breakfast too” program. All of this is offered at no cost to Hayward youth between the ages of 5 and 14. Participants look forward to another great summer of Junior Giants baseball!
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Ted Griggs President of Comcast SportsNet Bay Area BY KENNY JACOBY PHOTO COURTESY OF JAY DELA CRUZ
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ny time the San Francisco Giants or San Jose Sharks play a game, fans throughout the Bay Area immediately change the TV channel to Comcast SportsNet (CSN). CSN has become the unquestioned icon of Bay Area sports telecasts, but few people actually know how the station became so powerful. Much of the credit for the network’s rise and success can be attributed Ted Griggs, president of CSN Bay Area. Griggs is a native of Hayward and a graduate of Moreau Catholic High School. He became general manager of CSN Bay Area in 2007, just months after Comcast Corporation acquired the station, known at the time as FOX Sports Net [FSN] Bay Area. In April of 2008, the network re-branded to Comcast SportsNet Bay Area. FSN Bay Area had been in place since 1998, and saw its ratings begin to soar in 2001. Dominance of Barry Bonds and the Giants’ 2002 National League championship team as well as the Oakland Athletics’ 20-game winning streak in the same year, reestablished fan support for both teams and caused FSN to grow in popularity. Prior to FSN, the station was known as SportsChannel Bay Area, launched as the exclusive cable home of the Giants and A’s. The network consisted of just two fulltime employees and represented roughly 385,000 basic cable households at the time of its launch April 4, 1990. By 1997, SportsChannel Bay Area was airing telecasts for the Giants, A’s, Golden State Warriors, and San Jose Sharks, and saw its market area grow to include 2.6 million
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cable customers in Northern California and Northern Nevada. Today, Comcast SportsNet Bay Area and its sister network, CSN California, cover sports teams all over Northern California, such as the Giants, A’s, Warriors, Sharks, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland
job, he enjoys his work which involves critiquing and overseeing employees, setting goals, looking for patterns in viewership, and finding a delicate balance of control between him and producers. On a daily basis, Griggs examines budgets, sales, trends, and ratings, and solves general problems involving the shows and their formatting. Griggs recalled the changes the station underwent when transitioning from FOX to Comcast. The network increased its staff from around 35 employees to roughly 145. The CSN Bay Area studios increased from an 8,000 square foot space to a 37,000 square foot building in downtown San Francisco. Comcast also added much more coverage to the channel’s lineup such as pregame and postgame shows. The new shows were not an instant success but the
Raiders, Sacramento Kings, San Jose Earthquakes, San Jose SaberCats, and several others including local NCAA teams. Griggs spent 17 years as a producer at Golden Gate Productions (GGP) before coming to CSN. For nine of those years, Griggs was the executive producer at GGP, which he described as the best job in the world for its freedom of creativity. Griggs also said that it was great preparation for his job as a manager. In July of 2012, Griggs was promoted to president of CSN Bay Area. Although he misses the TV trucks from his producer
network allowed time for them to become successful. The network has focused on producing good work instead of simply selling ads. Griggs noted that the primary goal he had in mind when he came to CSN was to create a “quality product first.” Griggs spearheaded several major changes to the network such as introducing Yahoo! SportsTalk Live which features in-depth commentary and debate from experts and analysts in an open discussion format, as well as Yahoo!’s national reporters, fantasy sports products, and cover-
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age of large-scale sporting events. He also added consistent TV talent to the network’s programs. Since the beginning of 2013, familiar faces have been regularly added to the programs’ lineups, including Dave Feldman and Ahmed Fareed. During these programs, most studio footage is performed live for TV, with the director and producer in the control room constantly communicating with the anchors. After a production meeting prior to the show to discuss commentary, the anchors improvise much of their on-air dialogue, and often continue their conversation well beyond airtime. CSN prides itself on accomplishments beyond covering games. The network has produced several documentaries including Legends: Oakland A’s, The Forgotten Dynasty about the 1972-1974 team that won three straight World Series championships, The Town Game: Two Lives, Two Paths about two inner-city basketball players in Oakland, and Out; The Glenn Burke Story about the first openly gay Major League Baseball player. During Griggs’ tenure, the network has won 72 Northern California Emmy Awards and three Beacon Awards. The network also donates $20,000 to the school of the winner of the annual AllStar Teacher award, which was won in 2012 by Paul Ricks of Hopkins Junior High School in Fremont. Currently, CSN is in a partnership with You Can Play to produce a series of public service announcements for the anti-discrimination of the LGBTQ community. It is the first time that the big names of all the local sports teams collaborated to eradicate homophobia in sports. These names include Barry Zito, Coco Crisp, Vernon Davis, Joe Thornton, Klay Thompson, Marcel Reece, and Chris Wondolowski. Griggs says, “We don’t just do games, but try to do great small things that impact the world.” Griggs consistently ranks among the top five on the San Jose Mercury News’ Top 25 Most Powerful Sports People list, which he considers above all else a compliment to the network. He views the ranking more as a responsibility than as power, and said “as a caretaker of the product, the way people watch games and treat the subject matter is something I embrace.” Griggs lived in Hayward until he was 18 and attended Cal State East Bay before transferring to San Francisco State University. Despite his numerous responsibilities at CSN, he still helps out with the Boosters auction for Moreau Catholic High School’s Crab Feed each year.
United for Safety Open House SUBMITTED BY SAN LEANDRO PD Join with the San Leandro Police Department for our “United For Safety” campaign. The event will be held Saturday July 27, 2013 in the City Hall parking lot. The parking lot is located next door to the Police Department. For more information, call Jennifer Crosby (510) 577-3252.
SUBMITTED BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW PHOTOS BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW In a championship matchup on Wednesday, July 3, hosted in Fremont, District 57 Little League All Stars from Granada were victorious over District 45 Little League of Castro Valley, 3-1. This was a rematch of the opening game of the tournament, when District 57 beat District 45, 12-7. Granada sent a message that they had the bats to win in a game with great pitching and exciting infield plays that kept the score tied for much of the game. Castro Valley used great defense and never let Granada out of their sights until the final out. Granada advanced to the 2013 NOR CAL Division II Intermediate All Star Tournament, July 6, hosted by CA District 10 at Chowchilla Little League. Additional information and scores are available at: http://www.eteamz.com/cadistrict14llb/
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Rotary Club of Fremont We meet Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at Spin-a-Yarn Restuaruant 45915 Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont, 510-656-9141 Service through Fun http://the/ fremontrotaryclub.org Please come visit our club We wlecome new members
Meets1st & 3rd Wednesdays Dominican Sisters of MSJ Dining Room @7:30 am Find businesses and fun In Fremont’s historical Mission San Jose District info@MSJ Chamber.org or visit our website at www.MSJChamber.org
Friendship Force of San Francisco Bay Area Want to experience a country and its culture with local hosts and promote global goodwill? Clubs in 56 countries. Upcoming local programs on Burma and Norway. www.ffsfba.org www.thefriendshipforce.org Call 510-794-6844 or 793-0857
Fremont Art Association 37697 Niles Blvd. Guest Artist 1st Wed. FREE Life Drawing 2nd Thurs. 7-9p$ Models Needed for Life Drawing Oil & Acrylic Thurs. 2-4p $ Plein Air Weds. 9 a.m. FREE 3rd Sat. Photo Outings FREE MORE DETAILS @ www.fremontartassociation.org
The Union City Historical Museum 3841 Smith St. Union City Open Thurs.-Sat 10am-4pm Visit our Museum. You’ll find valuable information about our community, past history and current happenings. www.unioncitymuseum.com Call Myrla 510-378-6376
American Legion Auxiliary We meet the third Tuesday of every month at 7pm Niles Veterans Building 37154 2nd Street, Fremont susan.peters251@yahoo.com 510656-6848
Daughters of the American Revolution Ohlone Chapter Visit our meetings. We have activities promoting historic preservation, education & patriotism 1st Sat of each mo. Sept - May - 10 am-12 p Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave, Fremont
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7pm-9pm Tuesdays - Free 36054 Niles Blvd. 650-556-6428 Meditation, discussion, Q&A with David De Young, American Buddhist teacher in Ajahn Chah Thai Forest Tradition. All are welcome.
Want to write? Meet other writers? Join us from 2-4 p.m. every fourth Saturday except July and December. Rm. 223 at DeVry University, 6600 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont Call Carol at (510) 565-0619
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ARTISTS IN THE GARDEN June 29 – 30 11am – 4pm 24 Local Artists Reasonable Priced Local Art Art Demonstrations, Live Music, Fused Glass, Paintings, Jewelry, etc. Hosted by Regans Nursery 4268 Decoto Road, Fremont www.fremontartassocation.org 37697 Niles Blvd.
SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments) Domestic Violence Support Group (Drop In & FREE) Tue & Thur 7 pm – 9 pm Fri 9:15 am – 11 am 1900 Mowry, 4th Fl. Fremont Office (510) 574-2250 24/7 Hotline (510) 794-6055 www.save-dv.org
T.O.P.S. Weight Support Group Take Off Pounds Sensibly Real People! Real Weight Loss! Wednesday Nights 6:30 - 8:00 27303 Sleepy Hollow Ave S Kaiser Building 1st Floor Hayward RLTOPS0336@yahoo.com 207-651-0565
DONATE YOUR COMPUTERS DONATE YOUR CELL PHONES Help Eliminate Hunger & Food Insecurity Your donation is tax deductible Tri-City Volunteers 37350 Joseph Street, Fremont Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Closed 12 PM - 1PM Questions Call 1-888-802-8207 tri-cityvolunteers.org
Help Eliminate Hunger & Food Insecurity Your donation is tax deductible Tri-City Volunteers 37350 Joseph Street, Fremont Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Closed 12 PM - 1PM Questions Call 1-888-802-8207 tri-cityvolunteers.org
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No cost or favorable, low interest loans are available for home remodeling for qualified homeowners in Fremont, Union City, Sunol and Newark. Call (510)670-5399 for an application and more information. http://www.acgov.org/cda/nps/
Learn the practice of meditation. All instruction is free. We have an introductory talk every 2nd Sunday of every month 10 am. 585 Mowry Ave Fremont Call: Gyan At: 408-306-7661
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Free Assistance and Referrals for Domestic Violence Survivors. Provide Services in Hindi, Punjabi, Bangla, Tamil and many other South Asian languages. Crisis line: 888-8-Maitri Please call for screening.
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SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments) FREE Restraining Order Clinic (Domestic Violence) Tues. Hayward Police 1-4 pm Wed. Fremont Police 9 am - 1 pm Thurs. San Leandro Police 9 am - noon
Fri SAVE Office 9 am - noon Office (510) 574-2250 24/7 Hotline (510) 794-6055 www.save-dv.org
Call for Art San Leandro Art Assoc. Festival of the Arts Receiving Sat., June 8 10-3pm at Casa Peralta 384 West Estudillo Festival June 29 & 30 Interested artists can apply www.slartassoc.org or slartassoc@yahoo.com
Mariner Summer Camps 2013 Camps are offered in the sports of Girls and Boys Basketball Non Contact Football Baseball, Girls Volleyball MCHS Website for information www.moreaucatholic.org/athletics or call 510-881-4314
Mission Trails Mustangs Mustang & Ford Enthusiasts Meets 1st Fri of the Month 7pm at Suju’s (Winter) 3602 Thornton, Fremont missiontrailsmustang.org or call510-493-1559 We do Car Shows & other social activities monthly
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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
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Summer Art Camp Sun Gallery For Ages 6-12 July 9-Aug 16, 6 Sessions 9:30 -3:00pm Full Week or One Day, Mon-Fri Includes Anime, Hello Kitty, Comic Book Art Call to Register 510-581-4050 www.sungallery.org (art education) email: sungallery@comcast.net
Washington High Class of "69" and Friends-Reunion and Boomer Bash Sept 27,2013 to Sept 29,2013. Contact information: whsclassof69events.com or Willow Sibert 520-237-7211 or Greg 510-659-9473.
Unity of Fremont A Positive Path for Spiritual Living Rev. Ken Daigle, Sr. Minister 10:00 am Sunday Service 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-797-5234 www.unityoffremont.org “The Church of the Daily Word”
Senior Exercise Class MEN & Women South Hayward Wed & Fri 9:00 - 10:15 am 121 Ranchero Way Hayward (Clubhouse) Gentle Aerobics, Hand weights Stretch bands & Floor work 510-304-5492 suziejo@pacbell.net
KINGDOM ROCK VBS Games, crafts, Bible stories, food! Fri. 8/2 6-8:30pm Sat. 8/3 9:30-5:30 $20/child or $40/family Deaf and hearing event Mission Springs Community Church. MSCCfremont.org 48989 Milmont Dr., Fremont Register: 510-490-0446
First United Methodist Church Music Series Free concerts the first Sunday each month, 4pm. 30 minute organ & piano recitals & occasional guest artists. Free-will offering opportunity to benefit local humanitarian charities.
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Cougars Summer Basketball Camp Girls 8-15 Years of age Mon-Fri, June 24-28 9:30am - 2:30pm Full & Half Day Options Silliman Activity Center Gym 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark www.newark.org 510-578-4620 Sign-Ups Now Being Accepted!
Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank Invigorate your spirit & volunteer. Drop ins welcome Mon - Fri. Work off your Traffic violation by giving back to the community in need. Students 14 years & older welcome. Email Erin: ewright@tri-Cityvolunteer.org
ShaBarbeque?=Shabbat plus Barbeque Temple Beth Torah invites you to casual outdoor Shabbat Services followed by a BBQ picnic dinner. (We provide the coals, you bring the rest.) Fri. 6/28,7/26, 8/30 at 6:30pm For details see www.bethtorah-fremont.org or call (510) 656-7141
12th Annual Olive Festival Saturday, Oct 5 @10-5 Behind Mission San Jose Live Music, Craft Beer, Wine Tasting Food Demos Olive Vendors, Kids Area Arts/Crafts Call for ARTISTS Limited spots available info@msjchamber.org
Top five grocery shopping tips for a healthy lifestyle SUBMITTED BY CANDICE PAIK Shopping for groceries is a simple errand for some, but for many, such as those seeking healthier produce, the task of finding substantial products can be quite difficult. Dr. Bob, The Drugless Doctor, shares crucial tips to ensure shoppers optimized grocery store visits essential for purchasing healthy products. 1. Important Numbers (8, 4, 9): The stickers with corresponding bar codes, six-digit numbers, can be found on all produce and crucial
for all shoppers. Codes that begin with 8 signify the genetically altered or engineered process. Organic products have codes that start with 9, while 4 constitutes that the product was treated chemically with an herbicide, pesticide or both. Example: Genetically Altered: 843214, Organic: 956734, Conventional: 434522. 2. Bisphenol A or BPA: The resin that is found in many recycling and food containers are also used as a coating and lining protector in canned foods. When those products are heated the residue penetrates the food establishing toxic
imbalances. Estrogen-type synthetic component are common in BPA so make sure to read labels carefully for a long-term toxic-free lifestyle. 3. Grass-Fed Meat: The label does not guarantee the item is organic; the USDA organic seal is the only guarantee that nothing has been added. The term “grass-fed” only dictates so much; for all we know the animals could have been restricted or locked up. 4. Sugar Ingredients: Label’s content list will alert shoppers about the presence of sugar and its substitutes. Sugar can be disguised as sugar
crystals, liquid organic cane juice, organic sugar, and sucrose. Products labeled as sugar-free may be sweetened with sugar alcohols, with names ending in ol: Mannitol, Xylitol, and Sorbitol, which can distress the body system. 5. GMO: Genetically engineered or genetically modified foods do not interface with natural cells and create various chronic health issues. Popular GMO crops include corn, soy, and wheat. Individuals must be mindful when it comes to what is put in and on their bodies. For more information, check out www.druglessdoctor.com.
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HOME SALES REPORT CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 17 Highest $: 760,000 Median $: 510,000 Lowest $: 200,000 Average $: 481,794 ADDRESS
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3303 Badding Road 4980 Buti Park Drive 19437 Carlton Avenue 2829 Crystal Court 20670 Forest Avenue 2977 Greenview Drive 18005 Joseph Drive 19339 Parsons Avenue 5323 Proctor Road 22467 Queen Street 4141 Ravenwood Place 19479 San Miguel Avenue 21682 Shadyspring Road 2335 Somerset Avenue 6009 Castlebrook Drive 5671 Shadow Ridge Drive 20119 Summercrest Drive
94546 94546 94546 94546 94546 94546 94546 94546 94546 94546 94546 94546 94546 94546 94552 94552 94552
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510,000 572,000 300,000 200,000 490,000 460,000 525,000 510,000 530,000 500,000 235,000 436,000 580,000 290,000 760,000 725,000 567,500
4 3 2 3 3 4 3 3 4 2 3 2 4 4 4
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2021 1343 1114 1294 1470 1234 2088 1400 1909 1670 900 1014 2466 944 2310 1891 1666
1946 1962 1952 1978 1941 1981 1958 1956 1951 1942 1970 1950 1976 1949 1986 1972 1997
05-17-13 05-17-13 05-22-13 05-16-13 05-15-13 05-23-13 05-22-13 05-17-13 05-23-13 05-17-13 05-17-13 05-21-13 05-17-13 05-17-13 05-17-13 05-22-13 05-17-13
FREMONT | TOTAL SALES:71 Highest $: 2,700,000 Median $: Lowest $: 151,000 Average $: ADDRESS
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36065 Asquith Place 94536 4926 Blueflower Terrace 94536 37740 Brayton Street 94536 949 Cashew Way 94536 2755 Country Drive #138 94536 37250 Dutra Way 94536 4940 Evans Avenue 94536 35267 Faraday Court 94536 35982 Gaskell Court 94536 35741 Gissing Place 94536 38722 Glenview Drive 94536 38872 Glenview Drive 94536 38253 Hamlin Street 94536 2442 Harrisburg Avenue 94536 4040 Hemingway Common 94536 3305 Kipling Place 94536 38518 Logan Drive 94536 4805 Los Arboles Place 94536 37054 Maple Street 94536 4535 Mildred Drive 94536 3663 Oakwood Terrace #212 94536 37321 Sequoia Road 94536 4826 Sterling Drive 94536 38822 Stonington Terrace 94536 3652 Sutton Loop 94536 39107 Walnut Terrace 94536 39191 Walnut Terrace 94536 1975 Barrymore Common 94538 5764 Butano Park Drive 94538 3746 Clough Avenue 94538 3681 Dickenson Common 94538 39488 Eric Street 94538 42931 Everglades Park Drive 94538 40448 Fremont Boulevard 94538 39224 Guardino Drive #104 94538 5581 Hemlock Terrace 94538 4428 Millard Avenue 94538 3600 Ronald Court 94538 3695 Stevenson Boulevard #D11794538 4861 Valpey Park Avenue 94538 4739 Wadsworth Court 94538 42361 Barbary Street 94539 151 Buck Court 94539 45108 Cougar Circle 94539 43828 Dubal Court 94539 40590 Encanto Way 94539 398 Fawn Court 94539 42271 Forsythia Drive 94539 289 Hidalgo Court 94539 1733 Marabu Way 94539 612 Praderia Circle 94539 48200 Purpleleaf Street 94539 461 Revere Terrace 94539 48605 Spokane Court 94539 2405 Sueno Way 94539 2698 Sunnycrest Court 94539 2327 Valorie Street 94539 44929 Vista Del Sol 94539 47112 Warm Springs Blvd #23794539 95 Wenatchee Common #13 94539 34475 Blackstone Way 94555 33860 Capulet Circle 94555 34221 Finnigan Terrace 94555 4982 Grange Terrace 94555 4769 Jaques Court 94555 33222 Lake Pyramid Street 94555 33965 Milton Street #57 94555 34591 Pueblo Terrace #19 94555 34378 Torrington Court 94555 34194 Via Torino 94555 34252 Xanadu Terrace 94555
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710,000 786,000 600,000 720,000 343,000 505,000 639,000 752,000 806,000 768,000 614,000 590,000 635,000 774,500 350,000 735,000 725,000 530,000 330,000 739,500 151,000 226,000 845,000 603,000 770,000 375,000 416,000 335,000 482,500 306,000 655,000 550,000 645,000 450,500 205,000 310,000 435,000 725,000 300,000 594,000 605,000 1,010,000 910,000 1,056,000 1,200,000 1,134,000 1,702,000 1,120,000 1,401,000 1,110,000 700,000 960,000 2,100,000 878,000 868,000 1,300,000 830,000 2,700,000 256,000 480,000 650,000 615,000 820,000 470,000 705,000 435,000 348,000 385,000 650,000 636,500 795,000
2160 2054 1850 1683 950 1248 1212 1714 1923 1830 1492 1344 1320 1671 1669 1523 1653 1583 1400 1666 714 593 2316 1423 1860 1104 1270 991 1131 1057 1961 1701 1736 1430 693 1155 950 2343 1319 1551 1452 1454 1960 1938 2071 2095 2869 1931 2279 1720 1207 2094 4632 1639 1736 2742 1146 5474 760 1150 1372 1118 1857 1102 1214 1060 963 918 1390 1950
1965 1998 1954 1956 1970 1951 1954 1972 1968 1970 1955 1960 1959 1986 1999 1971 1958 1971 1938 1960 1984 1986 1956 1987 1963 1984 1982 1963 1948 1997 1963 1962 1953 1990 1970 1955 1957 1991 1962 1964 1963 1988 1989 1988 1976 1990 1962 1974 1968 1988 1963 1998 1977 1970 1960 1957 1995 1982 1987 1972 1985 1990 1987 1986 1969 1988 1970 1989
05-17-13 05-15-13 05-15-13 05-23-13 05-22-13 05-15-13 05-16-13 05-21-13 05-16-13 05-17-13 05-21-13 05-22-13 05-16-13 05-17-13 05-17-13 05-22-13 05-16-13 05-16-13 05-15-13 05-23-13 05-17-13 05-23-13 05-15-13 05-17-13 05-22-13 05-23-13 05-15-13 05-22-13 05-16-13 05-23-13 05-17-13 05-16-13 05-15-13 05-16-13 05-17-13 05-22-13 05-23-13 05-21-13 05-15-13 05-15-13 05-23-13 05-21-13 05-23-13 05-23-13 05-17-13 05-21-13 05-20-13 05-17-13 05-22-13 05-16-13 05-15-13 05-15-13 05-23-13 05-17-13 05-22-13 05-22-13 05-23-13 05-15-13 05-22-13 05-17-13 05-17-13 05-23-13 05-22-13 05-16-13 05-15-13 05-23-13 05-20-13 05-22-13 05-20-13 05-10-13 05-15-13
4 4 4 3 2 3 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 1 1 4 3 4 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 3 1 3 3 5 3 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 3 5 3 3 4 3 4 1 3 3 3 4 2 4 3 2 2 3 4
HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 39 Highest $: 1,265,000 Median $: Lowest $: 90,500 Average $: ADDRESS
1343 Ash Street 1609 B Street 22729 Bayview Avenue 22511 Center Street #205 722 City Walk Place #1 715 East Lewelling Boulevard 731 East Lewelling Boulevard 1673 East Street 23047 Henry Lane 2596 Jacobs Street 607 Longwood Avenue 2205 Oak Creek Place 434 Oxford Street 22801 Parkhill Court #3 22195 Prospect Street 23883 Wright Drive 25874 Bryn Mawr Avenue 350 Drummond Drive 2651 Home Avenue 25700 University Court #103 30722 Carroll Avenue 926 Cheryl Ann Circle #22 28344 East 10th Street
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94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94541 94542 94542 94542 94542 94544 94544 94544
650,000 716,345
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338,000 700,000 660,000 245,000 347,000 190,000 190,000 510,000 300,000 385,000 537,000 387,000 389,000 359,000 447,000 258,500 323,000 930,000 460,000 325,000 394,000 185,000 319,000
4 7 5 2 3 3 2 3 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 2 4 3 2 3 2 3
27566 East 12th Street 94544 26897 Huntwood Avenue #9 94544 556 Jilliene Way 94544 31352 Meadowbrook Avenue 94544 31293 Oakhill Way 94544 29621 Red Oak Court #8 94544 736 Shawnee Court 94544 26039 Whitman Street 94544 2437 Arf Avenue 94545 27630 Cliffwood Avenue 94545 25163 Copa Del Oro Drive #20394545 23761 Eden Avenue 94545 28485 Gulfport Circle 94545 24171 Monument Boulevard 94545 2730 Seadrift Lane 94545 2392 Sleepy Hollow Avenue 94545
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1274 4349 2739 909 1418 1051 1216 1700 1367 2324 2457 1806 1763 1850 3038 1070 871 3462 2094 1375 1557 1060 951
1945 1988 1965 1994 2002 1942 1942 1959 1942 1953 1951 1978 1951 1987 1933 1951 1951 2010 1984 1981 1955 1979 1950
05-15-13 05-16-13 05-17-13 05-15-13 05-17-13 05-15-13 05-15-13 05-17-13 05-15-13 05-20-13 05-17-13 05-22-13 05-21-13 05-16-13 05-17-13 05-15-13 05-17-13 05-17-13 05-16-13 05-22-13 05-23-13 05-22-13 05-17-13
410,000 90,500 415,000 425,000 265,000 114,000 410,000 338,000 260,000 435,000 164,500 1,265,000 630,000 530,000 570,000 250,000
3 2 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 1 1 4 4 4 3
1836 1104 1184 1161 1252 489 1430 1107 1254 1119 608 1181 2134 2249 2291 1480
MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 15 Highest $: 1,030,000 Median $: Lowest $: 351,500 Average $: ADDRESS
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1985 Arizona Avenue 157 Beacon Drive 867 Celebration Drive 1568 Clear Lake Avenue 1429 Gingerwood Drive 437 Greathouse Drive 2131 Incline Court 1811 Landess Avenue 309 Norwich Avenue 550 Prada Drive 1695 Rocky Mountain Avenue 800 South Abel Street #201 13 Terfidia Lane 881 Water Walk 2193 Yosemite Drive
95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035
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6268 Civic Terrace Avenue #A 94560 7883 Hazelnut Drive 94560 36305 Indian Wells Drive 94560 6290 Joaquin Murieta Avenue #H94560 36344 La Salle Drive 94560 6128 Lafayette Avenue 94560 36615 Munyan Street 94560 36938 Nutmeg Court 94560 36718 Port Tidewood Street 94560 36169 Rosewood Drive 94560 35368 Rutland Court 94560 37154 San Antonio Street 94560 6335 Smith Avenue 94560
1979 1980 1955 1955 1955 1986 1959 1952 1970 1955 1991 1925 2008 1978 2005 1959
05-17-13 05-15-13 05-15-13 05-21-13 05-17-13 05-16-13 05-15-13 05-20-13 05-20-13 05-20-13 05-17-13 05-23-13 05-21-13 05-20-13 05-15-13 05-17-13
548,000 565,867
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626,000 548,000 425,000 375,000 402,000 351,500 1,030,000 375,000 565,500 800,000 750,000 515,000 565,000 520,000 640,000
1264 1042 1247 1008 1165 900 2549 1155 1431 2097 1540 1309 1462 1353 1604
1958 1959 2000 1971 1992 1961 1989 1971 1956 1978 1968 2007 1989 2000 1970
06-07-13 06-07-13 06-05-13 06-06-13 06-06-13 06-06-13 06-04-13 06-06-13 06-10-13 06-11-13 06-06-13 06-11-13 06-04-13 06-07-13 06-11-13
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NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 13 Highest $: 640,000 Median $: Lowest $: 171,000 Average $: SOLD FOR BDS
171,000 456,000 567,000 243,000 550,000 430,000 640,000 585,000 485,000 430,000 580,000 512,000 461,500
2 4 4 1 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 4
485,000 470,038
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910 1725 1482 731 1549 1134 2533 1593 1450 1598 1636 1370 1522
1985 1964 1965 1982 1972 1962 1955 1973 1975 1960 1970 1956 1964
05-17-13 05-16-13 05-17-13 05-16-13 05-23-13 05-21-13 05-17-13 05-20-13 05-20-13 05-21-13 05-23-13 05-17-13 05-16-13
SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: 26 Highest $: 670,000 Median $: 360,000 Lowest $: 87,000 Average $: 339,442 ADDRESS
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1905 Alvarado Street 94577 1071 Broadmoor Boulevard 94577 778 Cary Drive 94577 400 Davis Street #206 94577 400 Davis Street #213 94577 373 Farrelly Drive 94577 1599 Hays Street #102 94577 1512 Wayne Avenue 94577 1233 136th Avenue 94578 1279 139th Avenue 94578 1570 165th Avenue #209 94578 745 Barri Drive 94578 430 Bradrick Drive 94578 424 Caliente Drive 94578 3822 Carmel Way 94578 16006 East 14th Street #103 94578 14785 Martell Avenue 94578 1782 Oriole Avenue 94578 16441 Saratoga Street #301W 94578 1010 Auburn Avenue 94579 1085 Avon Avenue 94579 14836 Farnsworth Street 94579 2022 Horizon Court 94579 15214 Inverness Street 94579 15436 Jutland Street 94579 1737 Spruce Street 94579
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360,000 3 384,000 2 400,000 2 297,000 2 300,000 2 235,000 2 215,000 20 419,000 3 285,000 3 380,000 3 113,000 1 410,000 3 380,000 4 182,000 2 325,000 3 87,000 1 390,000 3 670,000 6 154,000 2 415,000 3 385,000 3 450,000 3 639,000 4 265,000 3 438,000 3 247,500 3
943 774 1400 1671 1671 1027 811 1360 1285 1354 546 1591 1736 997 1096 659 1416 2813 962 1447 988 1413 2419 1321 1117 1096
1903 1927 1956 1982 1982 1942 1965 1942 1950 1947 1987 1955 1953 1980 1954 1987 1953 1972 1981 1956 1950 1950 1998 1952 1956 1952
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SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 11 Highest $: 465,000 Median $: 375,000 Lowest $: 330,000 Average $: 383,636 ADDRESS
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811 Bockman Road 16867 Genevieve Place 15782 Paseo Largavista 339 Peach Drive 742 Via Acalanes 1677 Via Helena 1482 Via Lacqua 1140 Via Los Trancos 1233 Via Lucas 17336 Via Rincon 1590 Via Ventana
385,000 403,859
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94580 94580 94580 94580 94580 94580 94580 94580 94580 94580 94580
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337,000 430,000 365,000 465,000 385,000 428,000 380,000 375,000 360,000 365,000 330,000
3 3 3 3 3 3 5 3 3 3 3
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1068 1371 1000 1524 986 1127 1905 1043 1050 1240 1249
1947 2005 1944 1952 1944 1952 1954 1950 1951 1944 1954
05-21-13 05-15-13 05-17-13 05-20-13 05-17-13 05-17-13 05-23-13 05-17-13 05-22-13 05-15-13 05-15-13
UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES: 19 Highest $: 790,000 Median $: Lowest $: 230,000 Average $: ADDRESS
4500 Alvarado Boulevard 5007 Anaheim Loop 2465 Becket Drive 35000 Begonia Street 32600 Brenda Way #3 31367 Cape View Drive 4611 Carmen Way 35039 Clover Street 4421 Corto Monterey 142 Donoso Plaza 205 Entrada Plaza 79 La Vita Terrace 4233 Lunar Way 35540 Monterra Terrace #201 4225 Polaris Avenue 3305 San Pedro Court 31340 Santa Maria Drive 34757 Skylark Drive #2 33856 Washington Avenue
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94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587 94587
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705,000 650,000 300,000 490,000 261,000 790,000 630,000 490,000 285,000 285,000 237,000 436,500 283,000 369,000 320,000 535,000 570,000 230,000 605,000
3 4 3 3 2 4 4 3 3 2 2 3 4 3 4 4 2 3
436,500 445,868
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1889 1871 1320 1382 903 2415 2031 1382 1338 880 710 1344 1342 1200 1584 1653 1762 903 1722
1995 1980 1969 1971 1974 1997 1973 1971 1973 1997 1970 2001 1974 1977 1970 1972 1964
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Safety or Revenue? If we find and punish enough red light runners and if the punishments are harsh enough, we will have safer intersections. That is the theory behind Red Light Cameras. After over 12 years, we know that violations are not decreasing in Fremont. In fact they are increasing as they have for years. And are accidents fewer because of cameras? There is no evidence of that… none. The only time violations have been significantly reduced in Fremont is when the yellow light was lengthened by a fraction of a second. Violations were cut in half immediately. But, that was only at one intersection. Why isn’t that done elsewhere? Fewer violations mean safer intersections, but this whole business is not really about safety, is it? Fremont pays Redflex $600,000 per year. Fremont needs the revenue from thousands of paid tickets just to pay Redflex. Don’t call this a safety program. The goal of the program is not safety, but to raise enough money through fines to pay Redflex. Is this insane or what? Roger Jones Fremont
Warehouse space donated to Family Giving Tree SUBMITTED BY BARBARA LEWIS Family Giving Tree (http://www.familygivingtree.org) announced on July 2, 2013 that The Sobrato Organization has donated use of a warehouse facility for its Back to School Drive this summer. The facility is located at 151 Commonwealth in Menlo Park, Calif. The warehouse will be used from July 15 - August 31, 2013 to process donated backpacks and school supplies, which will be dropped off beginning August 1. Family Giving Tree staff and approximately 600 volunteers will equip the backpacks for pickup by participating school personnel and human services agencies. Last year, 21,000 low-income children benefited from the drive. “Securing warehouse space is a crucial factor in our ability to fulfill the mission of both our Back to School and Holiday Wish Drives each year,” says Family Giving Tree Chief Operations Officer David BrattonKearns. “We are extremely grateful to The Sobrato Organization for coming to our aid and donating their vacant building for our use this summer. Because of their generosity, along with that of our donors, host organizations and volunteers, low-income students at more than 150 Bay Area Schools will be more prepared to learn at the beginning of the new school year.” Said CEO John M. Sobrato, “This was an easy ‘yes.’ More information is available at: www.familygivingtree.org.
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Louis D. Ferretti RESIDENT OF NEWARK October 24, 1938 – June 30, 2013
Irma B. Ayala RESIDENT OF ROSEVILLE March 26, 1937 – July 2, 2013
Ruth S. Yu RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 7, 1931 – July 3, 2013
Yury Saprykin RESIDENT OF FREMONT January 17, 1936 – July 4, 2013
Joseph “Coach” Shamie RESIDENT OF NEWARK April 29, 1940 – July 5, 2013
Cuong Q. Truong RESIDENT OF FREMONT October 12, 1928 – July 7, 2013
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ife Cornerstones will acknowledge important events that occur during the cycle of life in our community. In order to give a broad and fair opportunity for all citizens to be recognized, a basic listing is offered at no cost. Such announcements may include births, deaths, marriages, anniversaries, bar/bat mitzvah, Quinceañera, etc. Many cultures celebrate different milestones in life and this list will be as inclusive as possible. Please contact TCV at (510) 494-1999 or emailtricityvoice@aol.com for submissions or further information. Free listings are limited to residents and families of the Greater Tri-City Area.
Obituary
Viola Odell
From Snelling to Manhattan, from KYOS Radio in Merced to the Voice of America in New York City, from the Nile to the Hollywood Hills, Viola Bessie Geary Odell was on a lifelong quest to learn and inspire others until her death at the age of 92.
A third generation Californian whose ancestors were early California pioneers, Viola was born on April 25, 1921, in Merced, California, to James Aloysius Geary and Bessie Alma Halverson Geary of Snelling, California. She was raised on her family’s
ranch in Snelling with her half-brother, Victor James Geary, near the ranch of her grandparents, John and Sarah Halverson. In 1941, at age 20, Viola began working at KYOS Radio in Merced and at KHSL radio in Chico as Program Director, Traffic Manager and Broadcaster. She moved to San Francisco to become a radio time buyer; when WWII broke out, she moved to New York City to work for the Voice of America. At the VOA Viola broadcast war information over the world’s largest master radio control switch
April 25, 1921 – July 2, 2013 and worked nights as a Hostess at the famous Stage Door Canteen in Manhattan, greeting over 2,000 soldiers each night. She buoyed the spirits of GIs with good conversation and many a jitterbug and conga line as celebrities such as Bing Crosby took the stage nightly. Viola returned to California after the war, where she comforted wounded soldiers at Letterman Hospital in San Francisco as a Grey Lady for the Red Cross. She married Robert Leslie Odell on June 19, 1948 in San Francisco and the couple made their home in Merced where she managed her husband’s business, Mid-Valley Wholesale Grocers. During their marriage, Viola helped raise Robert’s daughter, Sharon Vita Marshak, (newspaper owner, residing in Fremont, California). Robert and Viola had four children during their marriage: Christine Margaret Murphy (business consultant), William Geary Odell (scientific instruments engineer), Leslie Lynn Macchiarella (attorney), Mark James Odell (architect), all now residing in Los Angeles. She was also active in the Merced community, including service as president of the Merced Soroptomist Club. After divorce in 1964, Viola moved with her children to the Bay Area to become the first woman salesperson for Rykoff Foods. She then went back to school to begin a new career as a real estate broker. In 1976, she and her business partner built and began operating the
largest residential facility for the elderly in Northern California, The Ashley Place, in Lodi, California. As a lifelong student, Viola traveled the world with the National Historic Preservation Trust, including trips to England, Ireland, Turkey and Egypt. She traveled the Nile River, climbed to the top of the Great Pyramid of Giza and rode a Camel in the desert of Egypt. She attended courses at Cornell, Stanford and Oxford. In 2009, Viola moved to Los Angeles and devoted her attention to writing books, including: “Western Skies and Apple Pie”, “While Wandering: A Photo-Poetic Journey Through California Landscapes” , “Alive and Kicking”, “Buying Time” and “Flight of the Golden Zepher.” Viola had six grandchildren: John Wesley Albritton IV of Irvine, Carey Scott Albritton (deceased, of Texas), Carmel Helene Gaddis, of Los Angeles, Lindsey Strickland Macchiarella of Florida, Julie V. Macchiarella, of Los Angeles and Michelangelo Macchiarella of Berkeley. She also leaves one great-grandchild, Cole Nicholas Gaddis. Viola passed peacefully at the age of 92 in her home in the Hollywood Hills with all her children at her side. Services will be held at the IOOF Rebekah Novara Lodge Snelling on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 11 a.m. with internment at the Snelling Pioneer Cemetery at 12 noon followed by fellowship reception at the family river house on Lewis Street. All friends and family are invited to attend.
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Obituary
Rita Sheungtsor Wong October 29, 1917 - June 2, 2013 Rita Sheungtsor Wong, wife of Rev. Daniel Polam Wong and loving mother of Joel and Joshua Wong, passed peacefully on June 2, 2013 at the Bellaken Gardens Skilled Nursing Facility. Rita Wong, the youngest of seven siblings, was born on October 29, 1917 in Ching Yuen Duc Quai Village, Canton, China. Her second sister taught her how to read and write at home during her early childhood. At the age of nine, she attended school in Toy Wor; she graduated from the Hip Wor Teacher’s Academy at 18. Her first teaching job was at the Church of Our Saviour in Canton with a meager salary of $45 (Chinese) per month. She joined the choir at All Saints Church when she was 19 where she met Polam Wong who was the choir master at the time and whom she eventually married on December 3, 1938. In 1951, she moved to Hong Kong with her family and was a kindergarten teacher until she retired. She was a proponent of Rev. Polam Wong, who became the Pastor and Headmaster of St. Mary’s Anglican Church & School in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Rev. & Mrs. Wong emigrated from Hong Kong in 1973 after their children Joel and Joshua Wong decided to make the US their permanent home, with Joel settling in Hayward.. Mrs. Wong enjoyed playing classical music on the piano and taught her children to appreciate music from their childhood. She was an excellent seamstress and sewed a lot of her own clothes. She is
survived by her children Joel (and Shuelin) Wong, Joshua (and Maria) Wong, her grandchildren Daniel, Monica (and Michael Albers), Deborah (and William Lau) and Jeremiah, and her greatgrandson Adam Albers. She is also survived by stepchildren Dr. Daniel Wong and Ruth Lee and their families.
Greater Tri-City Relay For Life Events The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life events are scheduled throughout the summer in the Greater Tri-City area. Although some cities have already hosted events, there is still time to join with your community, friends, and family members to raise funds and spirits in the fight against cancer. Remaining Relay For Life events are shown below (Relay For Life events span 24 hours, beginning at time shown on Saturday morning and ending Sunday morning): Newark Relay For Life Saturday, July 20 – Sunday, July 21 10 a.m. Newark Memorial High School 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark Castro Valley Relay For Life Saturday, July 20 – Sunday, July 21 9 a.m. Canyon Middle School 19600 Cull Canyon Rd., Castro Valley San Lorenzo Relay For Life Saturday, August 10 – Sunday, August 11 9 a.m. San Lorenzo High School 50 E Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo Union City Relay For Life Saturday, August 24 – Sunday, August 25 10 a.m. James Logan High School 1800 H St., Union City For more information, to register for an event near you or make a donation, visit: www.relayforlife.org.
SUBMITTED BY PAM JENKINS The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s Legendary Locals series is Legendary Locals of Castro Valley, Hayward, and San Leandro by Doris Marciel and the Hayward Area Historical Society. Over 200 images of places and people that helped define the present day character of this historic area. The City of Hayward and two unincorporated communities share common history but each has its own unique story. Among the personalities that shaped the Hayward region is that of a failed gold miner and entrepreneur William Hayward who established a stagecoach stop and boardinghouse in 1851, English sailor Harry Rowell, who jumped ship in San Francisco Bay and later became known as the “King of the Rodeo,” developer David Bohannon who helped transform San Lorenzo from a farming village into a suburban center and Lucille Lorge whose grandfather opened the first business in Castro Valley. Legendary Locals of Castro Valley, Hayward and San Lorenzo showcases the rich heritage of active citizens – leaders in business, culture, medicine, military, politics, sports - that contributed their time and efforts to make the region viable. The official release date is July 8, 2013. Legendary Locals of Castro Valley, Hayward and San Lorenzo, $21.99, Arcadia Publishing. Available at local retailers, online bookstores, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or (888) 313-2665.
Joblessness still hangs over an improving economy From 1999 through 2007, the Congressional Budget Office defined full employment as a jobless rate of 5 percent. Citing the difficulty the longterm unemployed face finding jobs due to the recession, the CBO now defines full-employment as 5.5 percent. At the White House, officials are continuing to press proposals that have found little support in Congress, particularly among Republicans who control the House of Representatives. Administration officials also point out that there have been 37 straight months of job growth, with nearly 7 million jobs created and argue that the budget pinch created by this year’s automatic spending cuts are hurting job creation. Jason Furman, a veteran White House economist nominated to be chairman of Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers, told a Senate committee that government could accelerate job growth by increasing spending in public works projects and tax credits to help small business expand payrolls – both proposals that Obama has been making for two years. Furman also said that over the medium and long term the federal government should also make social programs for the poor and the elderly more efficient and change the nation’s tax code. But each of those
would require a massive – and unlikely – effort in Congress. Republicans, unwilling to increase deficits in the short term, say Obama’s health care law and a slew of proposed and existing regulations have increased uncertainty in the private sector and contributed to low job growth. They have pushed Obama to liberalize oil and gas exploration and to build an oil pipeline from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico as ways of increasing employment. A Pew Research Center poll conducted last month found 44 percent approve of his handling of the economy, 50 percent disapprove. The public is divided on whether his administration’s policies have improved economic conditions, with 35 percent saying they made things better, 35 percent worse and 27 percent saying they’ve had no effect on the economy. “All this leads people to hold two opinions simultaneously: ‘It looks like things are getting a little better, but it still sucks for me,’’’ said Wes Anderson, a Republican pollster who has advised the House and Senate wings of the Republican Party. “Obama owns the economy,’’ Anderson said. “He owns it; he wears it.’’ Associated Press Director of Polling Jennifer Agiesta contributed to this article.
Ohlone College announces Summer Softball Camp This week-long camp will emphasize skills needed for throwing, fielding, pitching and catching while stressing the important aspects of each defensive position. Girls interested in pitching and catching will be provided daily instruction as well as two hours of game experience. Hitting and base running instruction will be provided each day through numerous drills and game experience. This camp will provide an opportunity to experience Coach Runyon’s offensive and defensive philosophy, while learning the importance of team play, mental toughness and self-confidence through daily practice. Summer Softball Camp July 22 – 26 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Open to ALL softball enthusiasts age 7-15 (510) 659-6053 www.ohlone.edu/go/sportscamps • Lunch and snacks provided every day • Free T-shirt and water bottle Registration: $175
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Microbrew fans will find a large selection of taste samples waiting for them from diverse sources such as nearby BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, Ninkasi Brewing Company of Eugene, Oregon and many others. At the Kids Zone, two big bouncy houses, pony rides, face painting, and finger painting will be hosted by Kiwanis. An FBI outreach program will inform parents and students about internet safety and cell phone tips. Sunday Farmers’ Market will also set up adjacent to Summerfest activities. Classic Cruisers Car and Truck show returns to Summerfest on Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. followed by an awards ceremony at 4 p.m. on the Community Stage. Two stages will feature live entertainment: Community Stage
spotlighting local talent and the Main Stage featuring a variety of music genres. Summerfest weekend will also mark the official retirement of Newark Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Linda Ashley, who has been an icon of the chamber for the last nine years and organized “SummerFest” for the last four years. Music sponsors for “SummerFest” are Hilton of Newark/Fremont, Cargill, Republic Services, and Washington Hospital. The Classic Car and Truck Show is sponsored by Classic Cruisers USA, TGIF, and Almost Everything. Washington Township Medical Foundation; League of Volunteers (LOV); and Xfinity have sponsored the Kid Zone
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The Bay Area has a historical connection to West Coast blues through the city of Hayward. The area now occupied by Southland Mall was once an unincorporated town known as Russell City, named after Joel Russell, a prospector drawn to California in search of gold. Russell acquired a parcel of land in 1853 from the family of a local Mexican rancher named Francisco Soto. After the 1906 earthquake, real estate agents sold plots of land in “Russell City.” The Great Depression took a toll on the little town and it became attractive to families with limited income. Nearby shipyards provided work for laborers, many from Mexican and African American backgrounds. African Americans, relocating from the South, brought their musical traditions to the Bay Area and with the birth of jazz in the 1920s, the new music spread to the West Coast; Russell City became a “proving ground” for local blues artists. Even as Russell City made its mark in the world of music, government agencies did nothing to maintain the little town and began the process of buying out homeowners to redevelop the area. Few original buildings remain. However, former Russell City citizens and blues fans reunite each year at the Russell City Blues Festival to remember and celebrate its role in American music. The Hayward-Russell City Blues Festival, now in its 14th year, is an annual event coveted by local blues fans and is well worth the cost of admission. Sponsored by the Bay Area Blues Society and the City of Hayward, the festival features a rich array of musical talent. Delighting the crowds this year will be Johnny Rawls Mississippi Soul Man, Sister Monica, Lester Chambers, Ron Thompson, Sammy Lee,
Jamie “Blues Boy” Powell, and many others. Special features include a Guitar Showdown and Harmonica Explosion. One stage set up on the lawn of Hayward City Hall Plaza, will provide nonstop music Saturday and Sunday. No picnic baskets or ice chests are allowed, but an ample supply of food and drinks will be available from local vendors. The Hayward-Russell City Blues Festival is sure to be a fun musical treat, so bring a friend and join in this celebration of great music and local history! Hayward-Russell City Blues Festival Saturday and Sunday: July 13-14 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Hayward City Hall Plaza 777 B St., Hayward (510) 836-2227 www.bayareabluessociety.net Tickets: $25 - $45
*Kick off Party Friday, July 12 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. *After Party Saturday, July 13 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Bistro 1001 B Street, Hayward (B and Main Streets) (510) 886-8525
while other Gold Sponsors include Sign Zone; Evergreen Oil, Inc.; Minuteman Press; Cruise America; TGIF; and Grocery Outlet. SummerFest Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NewPark Mall 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (Parking lot between Macy’s and Sears) (510) 744-1000 www.newark-chamber.com
Entertainment Schedule Saturday, July 13 Main Stage: 10 a.m.: Max Cruise (rock/blues music) Noon: Zydeco On Our Mind 2 p.m.: Rock & Roll Time Machine (tribute band) 4 p.m.: Michael McNevin (Americana/folk rock music)
Sunday, July 14: Main Stage: 10 a.m.: Phil Berkowitz (blues) Noon: Highway 4 (country) 2 p.m.: Rock & Roll Time Machine (tribute band) 4 p.m.: The Diehards with Susan Harlow (classic rock)
Community Stage: 10 a.m.: Music for Minors II 11:30 a.m.: Karaoke with Susan 1 p.m.: The Resistance (rock/R & B music) 2:30 p.m.: Jazzercise
Community Stage: 10 a.m.: Tracy Colon Dancers 11:30 a.m.: Stage 1, Thoroughly Modern Millie 1 p.m.: Navarone Boo 2:30 p.m.: Teresa Pellini/Lance Perry 4 p.m.: Allan Hutty: Crooner By the Bay
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Winning entries of the 2013 Fremont Chevrolet Fourth of July parade Drill/Dance: 1st K&K Twirlers 2nd Falvaz of D’Caribbean 3rd Can Do It Square Dancers Novelty/Specialty: 1st Tri-City Relay for Life 2nd Coyote Hills Girl Scouts 3rd American Legion Post 837 Non-Commercial Float: 1st Irvington Business Association 2nd Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum 3rd Sikh Community
SUBMITTED BY JESSE SHAA Drum & Bugle Corps: 1st Renegades Drum & Bugle Corps 2nd Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets
Marching Bands: 1st American High School 2nd Spirit of Sunnyvale Marching Band 3rd Tri-City Band Corps
Commercial Float: 1st Fremont Flowers 2nd Kid Kangol’s Karaoke Karavan 3rd Fremont Chevrolet
City of Fremont Briefs The City of Fremont has hired a new contractor, Bear Electrical Solutions, to replace broken streetlights. To report outages, please complete the online form at www.Fremont.gov/Streetlights or call 1 (800) 462-3271. National Dance Day will be celebrated on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to noon at Central Park Performance Pavilion, Lake Elizabeth including performances, raffles and dance contests with awesome prizes. Learn Zumba, Hula, and Hip Hop dance routines to be performance-ready before July 27 by visiting www.dizzyfeetfoundation.org/national-dance-day. This is a free event, open to everyone. For more information about participating in National Dance Day at the Central Park Performance Pavilion on July 27, please call the Los Cerritos Community Center at (510) 791-4351. A new day camp for pre-k campers called Little Bit of Sunnyside is open to children ages 4 to 5 who are entering kindergarten in the fall. Staff has college credits in Early Childhood Education and experience with this age group. Each week will feature a different theme. Camp activities include visits to the Aqua Adventure Waterpark, nature hikes, crafts, singing, cooking, and more. Camp will be held each week at the Fremont Community Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers may also register for Central Park Extended Care from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more
information, visit www.Fremont.gov/Just4FunCamps or call (510) 494-4349. The world of theater is an exciting and magnificent place for young actors. Creative Dramatics Camp encourages self-confidence and creativity through dramatics, games, and participatory experiences. Each week the group will engage in all aspects of theater, including script
selection, costume preparation, backdrops and props. On the final day of camp, actors will perform for parents, family, and friends. Creative Dramatics is a full day camp running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers may also register for Extended Care from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit: www.Fremont.gov/PerformingArtsCamps or call (510) 494-4322.
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SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL MCNEVIN The Niles Town Plaza Summer Concerts continue on Sunday, July 14 with The Blue Diamond Fillups and Gumbostew. “Blue Diamond Fillups” is a foot stomping, roots rocking, pedal to the metal rockabilly
band. Oakland native front man Jonnie Zaentz has a traditional rockabilly root system, with an edge. They return to the Niles Town Plaza by popular demand. Gumbostew rise from the swamps of the San Francisco Bay Area, a spicy mix of Zydeco, R&B, Soul, and Blues. A recent Florence appearance put them on the Niles musical map! Bring a lawn chair or two, maybe a small umbrella for shade, enjoy the music and sunshine on the big lawn amphitheater. For those who show up without a plan, not a problem there are plenty of park benches and a long semi-circle bench facing the concert stage, with shade shared amongst neighbors. There are several restaurants nearby for your impromptu picnic. Please keep the plaza clean, this is a family friendly event. Many thanks to The Niles Main Street Association, The Nile Cafe, and Dale Hardware for bringing music to the Niles Town Plaza! Mark your calendars for all of these Sundays Plaza Concerts - August 4, August 18, September 22 - featuring a wide variety of music and fun. For ongoing events in the Town Plaza and all over Niles year-round, visit www.niles.org. Niles Town Plaza Summer Concert Sunday, July 14 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Niles Town Plaza 37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 742-9868 www.niles.org www.facebook.com/mudpuddlemusic Free
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