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SUBMITTED BY DIANE LEYS Featuring the work of 88 artists, Olive Hyde Art Guild’s 31st “Holiday for the Arts” offers a gala introduction to the holiday season. The Olive Hyde Art Gallery & Center will be filled with original one-of-a-kind pieces in ceramics, glass, jewelry, scarves, jackets, hats, art quilts, wood, paintings, sculpture, and continued on page 7
SUBMITTED BY PEGGY PEABODY SUBMITTED BY ISA POLT-JONES PHOTOS BY ALLAN MENDEZ Celebrate the holiday season Victorian style at Ardenwood Historic Farm! Visit the beautifully decorated Patterson House, sing Christmas carols, search for the Yule log, and visit Father Christmas. Enjoy musical performances, puppet shows, and bring your cookies and their recipe to enter the homemade Christmas Cookie Baking Contest. continued on page 19
Ballet Petit’s production of the “Nutcracker” has become an East Bay destination over the last 35 years. Audiences come annually from all over to enjoy this full-length production danced by 300 classically trained dancers. Ballet Petit is proud to showcase its youngest as well as advanced dancers, bringing the magic of the “Nutcracker” to the community at Chabot College on December 7 and 8. Ballet Petit’s “Nutcracker” tells the story of young Clara (danced by Caylah Lindsay or Sarah Buzsaki) who receives a unique gift on Christmas Eve from her beloved Uncle Drosselmeyer (Mark Blumert) at the annual family Christmas Party. Just as Clara is fully delighted by her new treasure, her brother Fritz (Ryan Cheng) breaks it in a sudden act of jealousy. This brings the party to an end as Fritz is sent off to bed. As the house settles into the night, Clara slips back into continued on page 11
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Flu season has begun. Make sure that you wash your hands frequently, and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
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he holiday season is here—a time of tradition, travel, and fun with family and friends. It is also a time when we should all pay closer attention to our health by following effective practices to stay as healthy as possible. Flu season is upon us, which compounds our health concerns at this time of year. Statistics show that the months of December through March are when the flu is most active. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that an average of five to twenty percent of the U.S. population will become infected with the flu each year. That’s between 1.5 million and 6.3 million people. Flu, or seasonal influenza, is caused by a number of viruses, and the infection affects people’s respiratory systems with symptoms ranging from mild to life threatening. Flu is highly contagious and, during the season, employers and schools commonly experience noticeable spikes in absenteeism. “The CDC reports that the most effective way to prevent the transmission of disease is proper hand washing,” advises Lia Estadi, R.N., infection control nurse at Washington Hospital. “Flu viruses are spread primarily by droplets that are created when people who have the flu cough, sneeze or talk. You can also get the flu by touching a surface or object with flu virus
on it, and then touching your mouth or nose. Besides staying away from people who are sick, and staying home when you are sick, the best way to prevent infection is to wash your hands frequently with soap and water.” For all of these reasons, we celebrate Hand Washing Awareness Week every year to remind people of the importance of hand hygiene. This year’s observance is from Dec. 1 through Dec. 7. “We should remember, however, that proper hand washing is vitally important throughout the year,” adds Estadi. The “4 Principles of Hand Awareness” may help you remember steps to take to avoid getting the flu: • Wash your hands when they are dirty and before eating. • Do not cough into your hands. • Do not sneeze into your hands. • Do not put your fingers into your eyes, nose or mouth. The Henry the Hand website, at www.henrythehand.com, in partnership with the CDC, advises people not to breach the “T Zone” – your eyes, nose and mouth, which are the main portals of entry into your body. It’s through these areas that the majority of diseases enter the body. “This is why the 4 Principles of Hand Awareness are so important,” Henry the Hand explains.
What is the best way to wash your hands? Estadi recommends: “Follow these steps before, during and after preparing food, before eating, before and after caring for someone who is sick, and after using the toilet: • “Wet your hands with clean, running water and apply soap. • Rub your hands together to make a lather and scrub them well, including the backs of your hands, between your fingers and under your nails. • Continue rubbing for at least 20 seconds – long enough to hum the ‘Happy Birthday’ song twice over. • Rinse your hands well under running water. • Dry your hands with a clean towel or air dry them.” If clean, running water is not available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. To see a list of additional times when you should wash your hands, go to the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/handwashing/. If you will be traveling during the holidays, besides following hand hygiene guidelines, keep these other pointers in mind: • Get a flu shot. • Boost your vitamin C intake by eating more oranges, red peppers, strawberries, broccoli,
Brussels sprouts and tomatoes, as well as other foods that are rich in Vitamin C. • Get plenty of rest to keep your immune system strong. Washington Hospital has a longstanding commitment to spreading the word about the importance of hand hygiene to our community. For five years, we have collaborated with local schools to teach students how and when to wash their hands through the Washington Hospital Community Health Improvement Program and Community Health Resource Library. In the hospital, there is an aggressive hand hygiene program to protect patients by supporting staff, physicians, volunteers, and visitors in following hand washing recommendations. A variety of resources are provided, including greater access to hand sanitizing gel, more visible signage, and positive reinforcement for staff and physicians who consistently follow the guidelines. Learn more. For more information about hand hygiene and hand washing awareness, visit www.cdc.gov/handwashing and www.henrythehand.com. For more information about Washington Hospital, go to www.whhs.com.
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 T U E S DAY 12/03/13
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Diabetes Matters:Vacation or Travel Plans?
Heel Problems and Treatment Options
Strengthen Your Back! Learn to Improve Your Back Fitness
Voices InHealth: Healthy Pregnancy
Get Your Child's Plate in Shape
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lower Back Disorders
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Deep Venous Thrombosis
Minimally Invasive Treatment for Common Gynecologic Conditions Women's Health Conference: Aging Gracefully
Strengthen Your Back! Learn to Improve Your Back Fitness
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Get Your Child's Plate in Shape
Your Concerns InHealth: Measles Resurgence
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting November 13th, 2013
Superbugs: Are We Winning the Germ War?
Deep Venous Thrombosis
Raising Awareness About Stroke
Treatment Options for Knee Problems
Your Concerns InHealth: Learn About Nutrition for Senior Scam Prevention a Healthy Life
Healthy Nutrition for Your Heart
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Vitamins and Supplements - How Useful Are They?
Raising Awareness About Stroke
Important Immunizations for Healthy Adults
Diabetes Matters: Top Foods for Heart Health
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting November 13th, 2013
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting November 13th, 2013
Diabetes Meal Planning: Strategies for Seasonal Success
Important Immunizations for Healthy Adults Living with Arthritis
Peripheral Vascular Disease: Leg Weakness, Symptoms and Treatment & Percutaneous (Under the Skin) Treatment
Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Viewpoint Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Update: What's New? 2013
What You Should Know About Carbs and Food Labels
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Diabetes Matters: Research: Advancing Diabetes Management
Learn If You Are at Risk for Liver Disease
Do You Suffer From Breathing Problems? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Asthma Inside Washington Hospital: Patient Safety
Voices InHealth: The Legacy Strength Training System
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting November Turning 65? Get To Know 13th, 2013 Medicare
Living with Arthritis
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting November 13th, 2013
From One Second to the Next
Skin Cancer
Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Meal Planning
Shingles Lunch and Learn:Yard to Table
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Sidelined by Back Pain? Get Back in the Game
Arthritis: Do I Have One of 100 Types? Deep Venous Thrombosis
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Alzheimer's Disease
Latest Treatments for Cerebral Aneurysms
Living with Arthritis Treating Infection: Learn About Sepsis
Disaster Preparedness
Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting November 13th, 2013
Don't Let Back Pain Sideline You
Your Concerns InHealth: Senior Scam Prevention
Diabetes Meal Planning: Strategies for Seasonal Success
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Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting November 13th, 2013
Voices InHealth: The Greatest Gift of All
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Women's Health Conference: Age Appropriate Screenings
Community Based Senior Inside Washington Supportive Services Hospital: The Green Team
Lunch and Learn:Yard to Table
Keeping Your Heart on the Right Beat
Treatment Options for Knee Problems
Sidelined by Back Pain? Get Back in the Game
Living Well with Diabetes: Overcoming Challenges
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lower Back Disorders
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Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tremors and Epilepsy
Diabetes Meal Planning: Strategies for Seasonal Success
Keys to Healthy Eyes
What You Should Know About Carbs and Food Labels
The Weight to Success How to Maintain a Healthy Weight: Good Nutrition is Key
Diabetes Matters: Protecting Your Heart
Diabetes Matters: Protecting Your Heart
Keeping Your Heart on the Right Beat
Wound Care Update
Healthy Nutrition for Your Heart
Diabetes Matters: Diabetes Viewpoint
From One Second to the Next
Financial Scams: How to Protect Yourself Alzheimer's Disease
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edication safety in hospitals has been a public concern since the Institute of Medicine released a report in 2006 stating that medication errors harm more than 1.5 million hospitalized patients in the U.S. each year. At Washington Hospital, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other members of the health care team work continuously to make patient care as safe as possible. It’s all part of a hospital-wide commitment to building a “culture of safety.” Their efforts include using all available resources, such as the latest information technology, to prevent errors when patients are given their prescribed medications. In the hospital, the medication administration process is complex, involving numerous steps and different members of the health care team. The process touches every patient in the hospital, since each person takes at least one form of medication. Medications are dispensed in varying doses and on different schedules, according to the patient’s needs and as prescribed by their physician. Washington Hospital’s goal is to make the entire procedure, from purchasing to prescription to dispensing and administering the medication, completely safe and error-free. Last summer, the hospital launched its WeCare electronic health record system. WeCare provides an opportunity to make the challenging process of medication administration more accurate than ever by providing the opportunity to initiate another computerized process called Bar Coding Medication Administration (BCMA). The BCMA story is highlighted in the most recent issue of Washington Hospital Healthcare System’s Health Signs community magazine. The Fall 2013 issue is the System’s Annual Report to the Community for 2012-2013, soon to be delivered to more than 50,000 homes in the Tri-City area. “Medication safety has long been a top priority at Washington Hospital, and we were pleased to be able to take advantage of the power of WeCare to help make the process of administering medication safe and more accurate for our patients,” said Barbara Eusebio, RN, JD, CPHQ, the Hospital’s chief of quality and resource management. Guided by the five “rights” In giving medication to patients, Washington Hospital nurses are guided by the five “rights” of medication administration:
Washington Hospital nurses are guided by the five “rights” of medication administration: right patient, right time, right medication, right dose, and right route. MinhThu Dennen, director of pharmacy, enters her fingerprint into the scanning system.
right patient, right time, right medication, right dose, and right route. The BCMA system supports these goals by issuing an alert when potential errors are detected. At the bedside, before dispensing medication, the nurse uses an automated scanner to scan the patient’s identification badge. This connects to a database that matches information about individual patient care orders. Based on the scanned information, the system will issue an alert if the medication being offered is not the one prescribed for that patient, or if it is the wrong dosage. The nurse is also alerted if the medication is being offered at the wrong time or the wrong route. Preparing for the implementation of the bar coding system required extensive planning and preparation by the Hospital’s staff, including considerable time devoted to the training of nurses, who are the system’s end users. Five months after the BCMA system was first activated, work continues with meticulous monitoring, analysis and troubleshooting when issues arise. Two interdisciplinary groups have led the way: the WeCare team, which is re-
Local Doctor Discusses Role of Ultrasound Imaging in Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A Washington Hospital cardiologist was one of the presenters at a recent conference in Vienna that brought together health professionals from all over the world to discuss the most effective methods for the early detection of cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary artery disease.
Dr. Ash Jain, medical director of Washington Hospital Healthcare System’s Invasive Vascular Imaging and a member of the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association, Western States Affiliate, speaks in Vienna at the International Conference on Integrated Medical Imaging in Cardiovascular Diseases in October.
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sponsible for setting up the electronic health record system, and the Medication Analysis Committee (MAC), chaired by Vandana Sharma, M.D., PhD. This group has oversight of the Hospital’s medication delivery process, including error reduction and any other safety issues related to medication. BCMA developed a hospital-wide bar code policy, and proactively tested and analyzed the process to assess for its readiness. This advance work enabled the team to fine-tune the system and add further improvements, such as a mobile pill crusher, so nurses can crush medication at the bedside while scanning and administering medications according to hospital barcode policy. Another improvement was the addition of system keyboards that glow in the dark to keep patient rooms as dim as possible during the night. BCMA “went live” at Washington Hospital in July. During the first month, the MAC team met every day to monitor the system and track and resolve issues as they arose. The goal was to scan as many patients and med-
ications as possible, because every patient who is scanned is assured of receiving medication with the highest level of safety and accuracy. After “go-live,” the percentage of patient IDs and medications scanned were well above expectations. During the following months, the percentages continued to rise. “We have already exceeded our initial objectives of achieving full implementation of the complex BCMA system, and we are well ahead of the curve when compared to other hospitals that have initiated BCMA,” reported the Hospital’s Medical Safety Officer Jen Huang, PharmD. “Our success is due to hard work, meticulous preparation and the high level of teamwork that exists at this hospital. In the end, it makes medication administration at Washington Hospital even safer, which benefits our patients and the entire community.” Learn more For more information about Washington Hospital, go to www.whhs.com. To receive a copy of the Washington Hospital Healthcare System’s 2012-2013 Annual Report, call (510) 791-3417.
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Hilarious Holiday Farce
November 15 – December 21 David Tuttle is moonlighting as a department store Santa so he can buy his wife a fur for Christmas. He tells her he’s working late at the office, but she finds out he isn’t at the office. A suspected other woman, hypnotism, the notorious Santa burglar, Kris Kreigle, and his guntoting fiancée, and a confused policeman add up to a rollicking tale that is hilarious Christmas (or anytime) entertainment. Performance times are 8 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. There are three Sunday matinees: Nov 24 and Dec 8 matinee performances begin with a continental brunch (included in price of ticket) at 12:15 pm, and the show begins at 1 pm. The Dec 15 performance starts at 1 pm with refreshments during intermission (included in price of ticket). Regular ticket prices are $25 general and $20 for Students, Seniors and TBA members. Thursday, Nov 21, Dec 12 and 19 performances are $17 for everyone, with a bargain Thursday (no reservations – first come, first seat!) held on Dec 5 - all tickets $10. Brunch Sunday performances and Opening night are $25 for everyone. All ticket prices include refreshments.
For reservations and information, call 510-683-9218, or purchase tickets on our website at www.broadwaywest.org
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SUBMITTED BY AL MINARD James & Lucy Shinn with their son Charles came to California in 1856. Lucy’s brother Dr. Joseph Clark had purchased 250 acres of land with a small cabin, which he offered to James and Lucy at a reasonable price. Nine years later, right after the end of the Civil War, they started construction on what they called the “Big House”, and indeed it was. Their original cabin was about 500 square feet including a sleeping loft, but no indoor bathroom or kitchen. The “Big House” ended up being three floors with a basement and about 7,000 square feet of living area. The “Big House” was finished in 1876 at its current location, 1251 Peralta Boulevard, Fremont and has been lived in by four generations of the Shinn family. It was donated to the City of Fremont, who took possession after Florence Shinn passed away in 1971. Mission Peak Heritage Foundation manages, provides tours and decorates the house for Christmas just as the Shinn’s might have in the late 1890’s (although now we have running water and electricity). Freshly cut cedar, pine and redwood wreaths for the windows are made on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving and greenery throughout the house adds fragrance and color. A large Christmas tree in the front parlor is decorated with popcorn strings and candles as it would have been in the late 1890’s. To celebrate the season and spirit of Shinn House, costumed docents will lead special holiday tours of the first and second floor on December 6, 7, 8 and 13. Refreshments will be served in the Archive room where visitors can view Shinn memorabilia and chat with the docents. A gift shop offers unusual gifts for that special person. Go back in time and experience Christmas spirit from years gone by with a visit to Fremont’s historic Shinn House. Docent led tours are $5 for adults and $2.50 for children ages 7-13. Shinn Christmas Open House Friday, Dec 6 - Friday, Dec 13 Fridays, Dec 6 and 13: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec 7 and Sunday, Dec 8: Noon - 4 p.m. Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (Just west of Mowry Ave.) (510) 795-0891 http://missionpeakreporter.org Tickets: $5 adults, $2.50 children Photo by Al Minard
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ALL UP IN YOUR GRILL
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ome vehicle owners express their holiday spirit by decorating their front grills with wreathes, ribbons, and images of Santa Claus or Rudolph. As delightful as these decorations are, they pose a potential danger to the efficient operation of the radiator. If pine needles from wreathes, threads, and other debris are allowed to collect in the radiator fins, the engine’s ability to properly dissipate heat will be compromised. Even a picture, sign, or lettering placed in front of the grill can prevent incoming air from removing heat from the radiator, resulting in an engine that is forced to run hotter than normal. At worst, the engine could overheat and the radiator could fail. That is no way to spend the holidays.
The holidays usually involve a lot of driving. If you'd like to ensure your family's safety on the road to grandma's house, please make an appointment at BAY STAR AUTO CARE. Our ASE-certified technicians can provide the regular care that will catch small things (like a wreath that is making your radiator too hot) before they become big problems (like an overheated engine on a cold winter night). Call our office today for an appointment. And remember, we do smog inspections! HINT: As long as you are thinking about your radiator, take the time to check the radiator fins for insects, feathers, and road debris that might be clogging the free flow of air. Once detected, remove the debris delicately with a tooth brush, without bending the fins.
Gary Singh is the owner of Bay Star Auto Care at 1275 Atlantic St. near Western Ave., here in Union City. Phone: 489-3331
SUBMITTED BY AUGUSTINE RUIZ JR. As the Postal Service celebrates the 101st anniversary of the Letters to Santa program, the Bay-Valley District of the United States Postal Service will have Santa’s helpers assist people who want to respond to children and families who have written letters to Santa. The Bay-Valley District “Letters to Santa Program” will kickoff on Tuesday, December 3 with a celebration in the main lobby at the Oakland Processing and Distribution Center. “During these difficult economic times, many families and children write to Santa as a last resort,” said Bay-Valley District Manager Mark Martinez. “Many families are just looking for the basic necessities – food, clothes, blankets, a place to stay, a job, a missing parent – and in most cases the children who write are asking for something for a sister or brother, or other family member, instead of themselves.”
SUBMITTED BY HEIDI ONTIVEROS This year Chabot College, the City of Hayward and the Hayward Library will host the first annual “Great Debate.” Learn about and discuss the inaugural theme of K-12 Education Reform with Chabot College students, elected officials and community leaders. Come to the
The Postal Service began receiving letters to Santa Claus more than a century ago when the New York Post Office received its first Santa letter from a child. However, the Post Office Department made the program official in 1912 when Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock authorized local Postmasters to allow postal employees and citizens to respond to letters, and thus introduced the first Operation Santa Program. Since then the American public has continued to respond as postal employees, volunteers, and organizations remain committed to making Christmas just a little bit brighter for children and families. How to Adopt a Letter: Customers and organizations wanting to adopt a letter must come to a participating Operation Santa Post Office in person. Both individuals and organizations must fill out the proper PS-forms (6012, 6012-A, 6012-I), and show identification before any letters can be viewed. For organizations wanting to adopt a letter, please send a representative with correspondence on
Main Library for performances of children’s stories, speeches, discussion groups and interactive activities led by Chabot College students. Additional events will take place in Downtown Hayward starting at 9 a.m. and will culminate in The Great Debate in the City Council Chambers from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to become a participant, contact
letterhead from your company/organization authorizing them to view the letters on behalf of your company/organization. Your representative must present his or her employee ID and a valid state driver’s license or state issued ID card. For individuals wanting to adopt a letter, please bring a valid state driver’s license or state-issued ID card. After completing the forms, you may then read and choose a letter(s). In order to protect the anonymity of the letter writers, all personal information will be redacted from the letters you view, no last names, addresses, or contact information of any kind will be visible. Bring your selections to a postal clerk so they can notate which letter(s) you will adopt. Here is the fun part — you get to be Santa’s helper by fulfilling the wishes of the letter writer. Once you have fulfilled the wish, you simply bring your wrapped gift(s) back to the same Operation Santa location to mail. Individuals and organizations will be responsible for paying the postage to mail the gifts back to the recipient. The return address on the box will read Operation Santa-North Pole. Letters to Santa Dec. 3 – Dec. 19, Monday – Friday only 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oakland Processing and Distribution Center 1675 7th St, Oakland For more information or to volunteer, call: (510) 874-8737.
Professor Christine Warda, (510) 723-6808 or swarda@chabotcollege.edu. The Great Debate: K-12 Education Reform Friday, Dec 6 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hayward Main Library 835 C St. Hayward (510) 723-6808 Free, no registration required
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holiday items for your viewing and shopping pleasure. As the largest Holiday Show & Sale ever offered at Olive Hyde Art Center, finding the perfect gift or personal treasure at a reasonable price is a great way to kick off the holiday season. At an opening Gala evening on Friday, December 6, guests will be served appetizers, sweets, beer and wine in the tent-covered Gallery courtyard. Festive activities, with musical entertainment each afternoon, continue on Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8. In addition to the shopping wonderland, Saturday’s guests will enjoy a classical guitar ensemble and vocalist. Members of Flute Fantasia will also perform. There is no charge to the public for either Saturday or Sunday. Holiday for the Arts Show & Sale presents high quality, original, oneof-a-kind pieces to the Fremont community. Each artist must submit to a judging process in order to have their work selected for this event. This year’s show will present the work of 22 artists new to Olive Hyde. As one of the new artists, Leilani Bennet will be bringing original silk jackets and scarves. Her luxurious fabrics and creative designs promise to be very popular. Also new to the show this year, Yasala Balaiah, an award winning artist, who received the National Award from the President of India in 1994, will show small framed paintings and batik hangings. Glass ornaments and decorative creations of Fremont artist Brad Medeiros will be available for the first time. Additionally, ceramicist Miki Shim-Rutter’s tea pots transform functional to beautiful with each detail. Several local artists have participated in the Holiday Show & Sale for many years, bringing new works. Among the returning artists, known for her paintings and exquisite hanging quilts, Denise Oyama Miller will display a wide variety of work: mixed media collage paintings, boxed card sets, hand dyed scarves, holiday ornaments and in addition, lovely wool felted hats, scarves, and hand warmers. In addition, her popular socks, knitted on a WWI knitting machine, will be available. Also returning is glass artist Gigi Erickson, whose work is shown throughout California. After training with a stained glass master artist, Erickson went on to Corning, New York to take classes from prominent glass blowers. In addition to beautiful flowers, Erickson will bring a variety of glass pieces and unique jewelry. Always a popular artist in the Olive Hyde show, award winning photographer Kay Hille-Hatton, whose works are shown in the Triton Museum in Santa Clara, will bring new photographic work to the Holiday Show & Sale. Hille-Hatton will also bring a selection of items from her current stunning jewelry collection. Olive Hyde Gala Friday, Dec. 6 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd, Fremont Tickets: $15 available at the door or call (510) 793-5067. www.olivehydeartguild.org Show and Sale Saturday, Dec. 7 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd, Fremont www.olivehydeartguild.org Admission is free
Social Security Q&A
Start a new tradition with Social Security BY MARIAELENA LEMUS SOCIAL SECURITY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST IN SAN JOSE The holiday season has arrived — a time of year that is steeped in tradition. Different families may have different holiday traditions, but most have roots in a society or culture and thus are observed by many people. Essentially, tradition is all about passing along certain beliefs and customs from one generation to the next. We’d like to suggest that you start a new tradition. No, we’re not suggesting you do away with the Christmas tree or menorah. Break the tradition of trudging to an office when you need to do business with Social Security. Replace the old-fashioned way of doing business and embrace the new, easier, more convenient way — online. Sometimes it’s a good idea to break an old tradition and make a new one. Some traditions evolve. Many of the things your parents or grandparents did in a Social Security office you can now do online. For example, if you’re not receiving benefits, you can request
your Social Security Statement or use the Retirement Estimator to get an accurate picture of what your future benefits will be. You can read or listen to our publications, find out whether you qualify for benefits — even apply for Social Security disability, retirement, and spouse’s benefits online from the comfort of home. Set up an online my Social Security account to get your benefit verification letter, check your information, benefits, and earnings record, change your address or phone number, and start or change your direct deposit. You also can go online to get a replacement Medicare card or appeal a medical decision made about your disability claim. You can do all this and more at www.socialsecurity.gov. The holiday season is a time filled with family and tradition. Go ahead and enjoy the light displays and holiday music. Maybe even cut a slice of fruitcake to go with your eggnog. But when it comes to doing business with Social Security, join the millions of people and start a new tradition: forego the sleigh ride to the office by going to www.socialsecurity.gov.
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Help Fremont PD identify a residential burglary SUBMITTED BY GENEVA BOSQUES, FREMONT PD Once again a residential burglary suspect has been caught on video and we need your assistance to help identify him. On November 26, 2013 at approximately 4:50 p.m., Community Service Officer Oliveira responded to the 200 block of Addison Court to take a residential burglary report. The victim who had just returned home, called to notify us that his home had been burglarized and he had caught it all on video. It appears that the suspect entered the backyard via an unlocked side gate and then broke the glass in a rear patio sliding door to gain entry into the home. The homeowner was alerted to the break-in at approximately 11:35 a.m. when he received an alert of a motion detector via his video surveillance system that captured and recorded the suspect in his bedroom. We are providing two still images from the video recording in an effort
Fremont Police Log SUBMITTED BY GENEVA BOSQUES, FREMONT PD Thursday, November 21 CSO’s took a burglary report on the 1300 block of Vernal Ave. Unknown suspects entered the home through an unlocked window sometime between 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. No loss reported at the time officers were taking the report. While conducting a neighborhood check related to the residential burglary noted above, another resident reported that four “Precision X” dog pens went missing from their backyard sometime during the night. The side gate appeared to be tampered with. Officers responded to the 44800 block of Fremont Blvd. to take an auto theft report. A tan 1980 Toyota pick-up truck bearing CA license plate #64365J1 was taken sometime during the night. Friday, November 22 Just before noon Officer Harvey stopped a 21 year old adult male near the DeCosta Apartments on Central Ave. and arrested him for possession of burglary tools. At approximately9:40 a.m.two black male suspects forced entry into a residence on Cavisson Ct. The suspects confronted a female victim who was in her master bedroom. One of the suspects pointed a gun at her and demanded cash. The suspects fled after ransacking the victim’s residence. Ofc. Hamblin handled the investigation. Sgt. Snelson managed the incident. Detectives notified. Suspect #1 -17-20year old, 6’0, dressed in black clothing Suspect #2- 17-20 years-old, 5’45’5, dressed in black clothing Suspect vehicle - red newer model 4-door sedan At approximately6:55 p.m., a male victim is approached at Costco by a foreign accented black male who is looking for a church to donate his Kenyan mothers fortune. Our victim agrees to help and the usual scam unfolds- another “stranger” is met and he agrees to help, showing $2K for good faith. Our victim is asked to show his good faith as well, so he drives them to his bank in San Jose and gets them $1800. They drive him to Southland Mall in Hayward where they want to get him a gift for his trouble. A $24,000 Rolex watch is selected, but the suspect has forgotten his money so the victim puts it on his credit card with the understanding that he will get the money when they return to his car. Another show of faith is requiredthat he drive around the parking lot one time and return to pick them upa last test of his faith and commitment. When he completed the circuit and returns for his new found friends, they have vanished. An age old scam that sadly still works. Ofc. Hollifield investigating. At approximately10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a theft report. Security was holding a shoplifting suspect at Food Maxx. Officer Austin investigated and subsequently arrested a 28 year old adult female, Oakland resident, for commercial burglary. At approximately1:25 a.m., officers were dispatched to a fight call at
to try and identify the unknown suspect. We hope that someone in our community will come forward and help us solve this case. The suspect is described as a Hispanic or middle eastern adult male, thin to medium build, short cropped brown hair, brown eyes, thin mustache and partial goatee underneath his chin and below the jaw line, wearing black pants, dark colored t-shirt, and a navy blue hoodie. The unknown suspect appears to be talking on either a red colored smart phone or a phone with a red case. If you have any information that would help lead to the identity of
the Saddle Rack involving several patrons. Two men had gotten into a fight and one sustained scratches and the other half had facial injuries. The one with facial injuries was transported to the hospital for treatment and later released. In the end no one wanted prosecution. Case investigated by Ofc. Chahouati. Saturday, November 23 Staff at Smart and Final detained a male for theft. Ofc. Roberts arrived and received into custody a 21 year old adult male, San Leandro resident. He was booked into FPD jail. Sunday, November 24 Officer Roberts ran a plate on a suspicious Honda while northbound on Mission Blvd. The plate came back stolen out of Oakland. As cover units were responding, the vehicle ended up turning on Walnut and then on to Applegate Terrace where a high risk stop was done. Four black juvenile females from Oakland were arrested. Inside the vehicle officers found stolen clothing items from various stores at Stoneridge Mall. All four were booked and released into the custody of their parents with a notice to appear. Monday, November 25 At approximately 2:40 a.m. officers responded to an underground parking garage on the 39100 block of Guardino. Fremont Fire was on scene and had discovered that a small storage locker was on fire in a parking garage. Fire Investigator Capt. Cardenas was on scene and asked for assistance from the Police Department. No suspects are located and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Two parked cars sustain damage. Officer Dooley took the initial report and the case will be forwarded to investigations. Tuesday, November 26 At approximately 12:15 p.m. officers were dispatched to a gun call. The reporting party stated that two men were in the south parking lot of WalMart on Osgood Road and one was pointing a handgun at the other. Several officers expedited their response and located the two men in the area of Skyway Court just south of Wal-Mart. The two men were cooperative and a bb gun was located on the ground next to them. The two were traveling in a semitruck from the east coast and stopped at Wal-Mart to purchase the BB gun. They then wanted to test it, so they headed to the empty field just south of the parking lot, where the caller saw them. Officers advised that practicing and testing out a bb gun in a public place was probably not a good idea. The BB gun was released to the men and the officers documented the incident. A residential burglary occurred on the 700 block of Nodaway Ave. The burglary occurred during the early morning hours of approximately 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Entry to the residence was made by the unknown suspects breaking the glass of the laundry room window. A Kindle Fire device, a man’s watch and ring, and keys to a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado were taken. Victims are still assessing their losses. A suspicious vehicle was recorded casing the area during the time of occurrence. It appeared to be a newer model silver four door vehicle similar to a small Chrysler or an Accord.
this suspect, please respond to Fremont PD by submitting an anonymous Nixle Tip, sending an email directly to Det. Butch Miller at Kmiller@fremont.gov, calling our Investigative Unit at 510-790-6900 or utilizing one of our other crime reporting tip lines at www.fremontpolice.org/tip. We’d like to thank our community for their pro-active efforts in helping to make Fremont a safe place to live, work and play! With your help, we will continue to make it more difficult for criminals to commit crimes in our town.
A residential burglary occurred at the 200 Block of Addison Court. Officers responded to the 40400 block of Blacow Rd. to investigate a residential burglary that had occurred sometime between 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Entry was made via a bedroom window and several items were thrown around in the rooms, but no items appeared to be missing. While officers were taking the report, they were informed that just four days prior, a suspicious vehicle was parked in front of the home. The vehicle was occupied by a female and an unknown second passenger. The female was pointing at the house and was described as a heavy set black female adult approximately 36-38 years old. Wednesday, November 27 At approximately 1:45 p.m. officers were dispatched to an interrupted residential burglary on the 4700 block of Calaveras. The caller stated that he heard his doorbell ring several times but did not answer it. He then saw two unknown suspects jump his fence and enter the backyard. The suspects did not make entry into the house. The victim immediately called the police and was visibly shaken when police arrived on scene. The two unknown suspects were last seen fleeing west from the home over neighboring fences. The suspect’s clothing was found discarded in a rear yard four homes west of the victim location. The suspect(s) are thought to have fled north into the canal between Calaveras and Serra Ave. Sgt. Delema coordinated a yard to yard search w/K-9 Officer Dodson, but the suspects were not located. The two suspects were both described as black male adults, early 20’s, 5’9”, slim build, wearing black hooded sweatshirts and blue jeans. At approximately 12:20 p.m. Officer Singleton responded to WalMart on Albrae Street to investigate a theft. Store security had detained a 27 year old adult male, San Jose resident for concealing clothing in his jacket and attempting to leave without paying. Officer Singleton arrested him for theft. At approximately 8:30 p.m., a female victim is walking on Bart Way towards Civic Center Dr. and is pushed to the ground, hit in the head with the barrel of a gun and kicked in the lower body area by an unknown suspect. The suspect, a black male adult in his 20’s wearing a black jacket points a handgun at her head and demands her cell phone and purse. Suspect was last seen running towards Washington Hospital. A second suspect was also possibly in the area at the time of the robbery. Officers search for the suspects, but they are not located. Suspect: Black male adult, 20-25 years old, 5’8”, 165-170 lbs, average build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark colored pants. Thursday, November 28 At approximately 2:25 a.m., a female returned home to her residence on the 4300 block of Doane Street, after being out of town and was confronted by an unknown male exiting the side garage door of her home. The suspect was wearing dark clothing and possibly had a handgun in continued on page 37
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Local Doctor Discusses Role of Ultrasound Imaging in Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease Dr. Ash Jain, medical director of Washington Hospital Healthcare System’s Invasive Vascular Imaging and a member of the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association, Western States Affiliate, spoke at the International Conference on Integrated Medical Imaging in Cardiovascular Diseases in October. The conference was held at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s headquarters in Vienna. The conference was designed to provide an “interactive exchange and review” of the current status and latest developments in cardiovascular medical imaging worldwide, looking at radiation and sound, the two main methods of creating images of the heart. The conference drew an international audience of more than 350 participants from 91 countries. “The annual conference focuses on medical imaging, but this is the first year they wanted specific cardiovascular input,” said Dr. Jain. “My presentation looked at advances in echocardiography for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease, one of the most common heart diseases.” Echocardiography uses high-frequency sound waves called ultrasound to create images of the heart, he explained. It is routinely used in the diagnosis and management of heart disease. “An echocardiogram is a very useful diagnostic tool,” he said. “We can see how the heart is functioning, whether it is pumping at full capacity, and assess any tissue damage that may have occurred.” Radiation or Ultrasound “The other method of viewing the heart is through radiation-based imaging, such as CT scans and nuclear scans,” Dr. Jain said. “CT scans use x-rays, a form of electromagnetic radiation, to produce a three-dimensional image of the heart.”
“With nuclear imaging, a radioactive substance called a tracer is injected into the bloodstream through a vein,” he explained. “The tracer travels to the heart and releases energy so that special cameras outside of the body can detect the energy and use it to create pictures of the heart.” Dr. Jain said discussions like these are critical because cardiovascular diseases kill so many people in the United States and worldwide. In the U.S., heart disease is the number one cause of death, killing about 600,000 people every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “The discussion was more of an analysis of ultrasound imaging vs. radiation-based imaging for cardiovascular disease,” Dr. Jain said. “We examined how each method benefits patients. However, the issue is not only about which one is better, but also about which one is more feasible. There were representatives from all over the world, and different countries are dealing with different issues, including cost. For the most part, hospitals in the U.S. use both methods, but for some institutions and some countries, the cost to provide both is prohibitive.” An estimated 17.3 million people died from cardiovascular diseases worldwide in 2008, representing 30 percent of all global deaths, according to the WHO. Low and middle-income countries are disproportionally affected, with 80 percent of the deaths from cardiovascular diseases taking place in low- and middle-income countries. “The International Atomic Energy Agency is planning to work with the WHO and the American Heart Association to set up imaging protocols to improve diagnostic abilities in third world counties,” Dr. Jain added. For more information about the Heart Program at Washington Hospital, visit www.whhs.com/heart.
SUBMITTED BY HAROLD WHITMORE Veterans First Fly Fishing, an organization run entirely by volunteers, is part of the Education Committee of the Northern California Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers. Without question, this program has changed lives. It provides a path away from addiction, self-destructive behavior, and anger as it helps direct the focus of attention and improves development of fine motor skills. Many of the veterans have become VA volunteers themselves, providing valuable assistance and personal experience to help other veterans. The grant funded program uses it donations for: consumable materials and tools needed for a successful program, food and transportation for veterans participating in outings, and development and construction of adaptive tools and equipment that allow disabled veterans to participate in the sport of fly fishing.
Help aid the Veterans First Fly Fishing program by joining them for a fantastic meal and enjoyable evening in support of its deserving veterans. Your contribution is important to the expansion of this program. They invite you to participate in the continued success of this worthwhile program by making a donation. Attend the dinner and receive a door prize and entry into a silent and live auction. Fly Fishing Feast Saturday, Dec. 7 5 p.m. Fremont ELKS Lodge 38991 Farwell Dr, Fremont (510) 909 4304 or (510) 793-7913 www.nccfff.org No tickets will be sold at the door Individual tickets: $50
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Living Trust STEPHEN F. VON TILL, ATTORNEY AT LAW FREMONT, CA Q: Does the average married couple need a “Living Trust”? A: Yes. Generally, anyone owning a house should have a Living Trust. The Trust avoids delay and expense of Probate Court, provides benefits to minor or disabled children, and includes provisions for management if you become disabled. Even a modest estate hits $750,000, given Bay Area property values. If an Estate goes to Probate Court at this value (i.e., no other assets), attorney and executor fees will total $36,000. The time delay for Probate to close an estate, pay creditors, and distribute assets to heirs is easily six months to a year sometimes more. Such fees and time delays may be avoided by a Living Trust. The Trust keeps your Estate out of Probate Court if well-written and customized to your family. A “Living Trust” is like a corporation. You put your assets (home, bank accounts, etc.) into the name of your Living Trust. You are the “Trustee” of your Trust, e.g., “The Abraham Lincoln Living Trust.” You, as trustee, are the “president” and “sole shareholder” for your family Trust. The Trust owns your assets, but you own the Trust. You have complete control of your assets. You buy, sell, and use assets without restriction. The Trust is created in the privacy of your lawyer’s office. No formal filing with any court is required. Your financial information is confidential, unlike the public filing of a Probate Petition. With your lawyer, you create a governing document called a “Trust Declaration.” It dictates how the Trust (your assets) should be managed if you are disabled and how assets will be distributed after death. After naming yourself Trustee, the document names “Successor Trustees” — usually a relative, friend, or adult child. The Successor Trustee takes over if you become disabled or upon death. Because your assets are held by the trust, not by you personally, no Probate Court proceedings are required. The successor trustee manages the assets according to your written directions. The Successor Trustee has access to trust assets – e.g., bank accounts, stocks, real estate. The Trustee has signing power for management - similar to a corporation having a new president who continues to manage the corporation But the new Trustee’s power is limited by you in the trust document. Typically, you give the new Trustee only the power to gather assets and distribute to the persons named in your Trust (e.g., your children). Then the Trust terminates. For minor children, the Trust will name your choice for guardian. You may create terms that prohibit your children from having complete access to assets at age 18. Many provide that children receive periodic payments until they reach a certain age of maturity. For example, the Trust may authorize support during college and then lump sums at ages 25 and 30. This allows young adults to learn from financial
SUBMITTED BY NH NEWS Most New Haven students involved in the initial rollout of notebook computers will receive their Chromebooks before winter break, District Race to the Top Director Lisa Metzinger reports. For New Haven students and their families, the Chromebooks are the most obvious and exciting benefit of the federal RTTT grant won by the District last December. The District, one of only 16 nationwide winners of the U.S. Department of Education’s RTTT competition, is receiving more than $29 million over a 4?-year period, some of which is being used to purchase Chromebooks to help meet the RTTT goals of personalizing student learning, improving student achievement and educator effectiveness, closing achievement gaps, and preparing all students to succeed in college and careers. “We’re excited to see Chromebooks being used in classrooms as another tool in implementing the Common Core State Standards and 21st century learning,” Metzinger said. As the Chromebooks are purchased and teachers are trained in their use, the notebooks will be rolled out over a period of three years. The initial rollout will impact roughly one-third of the District’s approxi-
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mistakes, e.g., the $100,000 that went into the Beauty School business that tanked in 6 months. The Probate Court is not involved with your estate if assets are entirely in Trust. Probate is avoided. Delays, attorney’s fees, and executor fees vanish. Don’t be fooled into believing that all Living Trusts are the same. A “Jack-in-the-Box” “one size fits all” Living Trust is a mistake. This can lead to future lawsuits and may involve probate court to deal with contested issues. Each Trust should be carefully tailored to meet family needs and legal requirements. Skillful drafting is essential. A poorly designed Trust may result in law suits among heirs, in-laws, and others. I have seen entire estates liquidated to cover fees and costs, leaving nothing for heirs. The lawsuits “ate up” the assets that a properly drafted trust would have preserved. Fees for drafting Trusts are quite affordable – less than my repair cost for air conditioning on my ’93 Mercedes. Such fees are a wise expense considering the importance of proper documentation protecting you and your family. Fees are based on time counseling, drafting, and advising – each family’s fee is variable based on such factors. Many attorneys offer free consultation. This allows an approximation of the legal work necessary with no obligation. Cost savings over Probate fees are considerable. The Trust does not necessarily avoid Estate Taxes, but it gives an opportunity for planning. Tax saving devices may be considered. There is no Federal Estate Tax in 2013 for an estate at $5,000,000 or less. Above that amount, the rate is 40% on the excess. Your estate may include real estate, stocks, life insurance, and other assets. Tax laws change. Rates change and exemption amounts change. In 1999, the exemption amount was $650,000. The rate has been as high as 55%.
The Lesson: Don’t put off until 2014 what you should do today. Make a Living Trust now. If you fail to plan your estate, you may not live to regret it.
mately 12,500 students, with each school determining how its Chromebooks are distributed. “Teachers whose students will be receiving the Chromebooks attended three days of professional development over the summer, and will attend a fourth day of professional development Dec. 2,” Metzinger explained. At James Logan High, Cesar Chavez and Alvarado middle schools and Decoto School for Independent Study, students receiving Chromebooks this year will be invited to attend a meeting at their site before the devices are distributed. The receiving student’s parents are also welcome to attend. “During the meeting, they will be able to check out their Chromebooks after attending a session to learn about the purpose and guidelines for Chromebook use,” Metzinger said. “This session will include an overview of 21st century learning, information about Chromebooks, information about the intended use of the device (both inside and outside of the classroom), as well as information about purchasing insurance and lowcost Comcast internet.” Students at Conley-Caraballo High will have two carts with Chromebooks placed in two classrooms. The carts and Chromebooks will be used immediately in those
classrooms. The Chromebooks will remain in the classrooms for use at school. At the elementary schools, each site will receive two Chromebook carts to be shared between two classrooms. Multiple meetings are scheduled, to make attending as convenient as possible for parents. Logan High School Wednesday, Dec. 11 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 11 a.m. 1800 H St, Union City Cesar Chavez and Alvarado middle schools Tuesday, Dec. 17 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 6 p.m. 2801 Hop Ranch Rd, Union City and 31604 Alvarado Blvd, Union City Decoto School for Independent Study Tuesday, Dec. 10 6:30 p.m. 600 G St, Union City
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the living room to retrieve her beloved Nutcracker, only to fall into a dream full of adventure and fantasy. Clara helps the Nutcracker win a battle against the dreaded Rat Queen (Jamie Tang) and the Nutcracker Soldier is transformed into a handsome prince (Tim Sanders). He rewards her by taking her through the Land of Snow to visit the Sugarplum Fairy in the Land of Sweets. Here she becomes the guest of honor as angels, sweets, and flowers, under the rule of the Sugarplum Fairy, dance in her honor. The celebration ends with the mesmerizing Grande Pas de Deux danced by the Sugarplum Fairy (Hilary Sanders or Patience Gordon) and her Cavalier (Damon Mahoney). As Clara’s adventure comes to an end, she awakens on her couch wondering if it was all a dream; her friends from the Land of Sweets then lull her back to sleep. Ballet Petit is thrilled to present this ballet to the community for the 35th year. This season, in addition to many new costumes and lovely dancing, audiences will enjoy a new Party Scene backdrop by local artist Michelle Climent. We are thrilled to have another Climent piece to add to our collection of beautiful backdrops from her. Ballet Petit, a classical ballet school, trains its dancers not only in the steps required for each role, but in the way each dancer tells a story. Even the youngest performers learn the pantomime required to tell the audience a story through ballet steps and gestures. The long-established tradition of the “Nutcracker” experience at Ballet Petit provides a structure in which beginning dancers share scenes with advanced dancers, providing an opportunity to learn parts they hope to dance in the future. Many dancers can tell stories of when they were younger, watching older dancers in the roles of their dreams. Years later, they often find themselves cast in the very roles they hoped to dance someday. Meanwhile, the advanced performers are well aware that younger dancers are carefully watching them, going through the same experience they had. The process goes on and on, year after year.
Ballet Petit is pleased to announce that in February 2013, we moved into our dream space where we will continue our mission of creating a community of young classically trained artists. Our school is now housed in a state-of-the-art 15,000 square foot facility in Hayward, across from Costco. Since the first moment in our new home, wonderful things have been happening. The Oakland Ballet used our facility in July for its Ballet Boot Camp, a summer intensive program under the direction of Oakland Ballet’s renowned Artistic Director, Graham Lustig. During Ballet Boot Camp, Lustig discovered the talent of Ballet Petit’s dancer Patience Gordon (one of our two Sugarplum Fairies), inviting her to join the Oakland Ballet Company as his first apprentice. She is only 17, yet has recently begun working daily as a professional apprentice company dancer. Patience will be dancing in the Oakland Ballet “Nutcracker” at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland in late December, along with 10 other young Ballet Petit dancers in various children’s roles. Meanwhile, each week, classes are enjoyed by about 300 hard-working dancers, including about 25 adult ballet students and 14 boys. “Nutcracker” tickets are available through www.balletpetit.com: $25 for adults and $20 for children and seniors. Group discounts are available. Audience members young and old are invited to meet the Sugarplum Fairy, Clara, and their friends in the lobby area free of charge after each 2 p.m. show immediately following the performances. Nutcracker Saturday, Dec 7 and Sunday, Dec 8 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Reed Buffington Center for the Performing Arts, Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 783-4958 www.balletpetit.com Tickets: $25 adults, $20 children and seniors
Mayor Jose Esteves recognized for service to library SUBMITTED BY GWENDOLYN MITCHELL/MARINA HINESTROSA The Honorable Jose Esteves, Mayor of Milpitas, was recently recognized as the 2013 Elected Official for Outstanding Service to a Local Library by California Public Library Advocates (CPLA). Mayor Esteves’ contributions to the Milpitas Library and the Santa Clara County Library District were honored at the California Library Association annual conference in Long Beach, California on Monday, November 4, 2013.
“Our Library District is very fortunate to count on so many friends for support, and Mayor Esteves has been a true champion for the Milpitas Library,” said Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman, Delegate for the County Library District Joint Powers Authority. “This is well-deserved recognition for his commitment through the years.” CPLA recognized Mayor Esteves for eleven years of unwavering support for the Milpitas Library and the
Santa Clara County Library District. Mr. Esteves was the Mayor of Milpitas from 2002-2008, and has served in this position since 2010. Beginning in 2002, Mayor Esteves was instrumental in overseeing the funding and construction of a new library in Milpitas, which was completed in 2009. In 2008, the Filipino Memorial Project began raising public awareness about the role Filipino Americans played during the 1960s Labor Movement. Early on, Mayor Esteves recognized the significance and importance of this project, and was an avid supporter. “When people view this mural, they will have conversations about thefact that the brave leaders depicted in it pioneered and initiated labor struggles to benefitallfarm workers,” Mayor Esteves had noted. The Filipino Memorial Project was completed earlier this year. The mural is featured in a prominent location at the Milpitas Library, where it will inform and educate the public for years to come. The unveiling of the Filipino Memorial Project was held at the Milpitas Library on October 12, 2013. Mayor Esteves, along with other state and local dignitaries, and community leaders celebrated this noteworthy achievement. “This honor provides even more encouragement for me to continually and strongly advocate for our libraries,” said Esteves upon receiving this prestigious award from CPLA. “I also want to recognize those individuals that work for the Santa Clara County Library District; their service to our communities should be commended.” Visit Santa Clara County Library District online at: www.sccl.org.
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Encouraging economic news lifts US stocks BY STEVE ROTHWELL AP MARKETS WRITER NEW YORK (AP), Encouraging news about the U.S. economy boosted the stock market on Wednesday. In a sign that workers are in less danger of being laid off, the number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped 10,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 316,000, the Labor Department said. A private survey by the University of Michigan and financial data company Thomson Reuters showed that consumer confidence rose in November. “Today’s economic news was generally favorable,’’ said Terry Sandven, chief equity strategist for U.S. Bank Wealth Management. “In the absence of bad news, the path of least resistance for equities is up.’’ The stock market is trading at record levels on a combination of solid corporate earnings, a slowly recovering economy and easymoney policies from the Federal Reserve. The Fed is buying $85 billion in bonds every month to keep long-term interest rates low, making bonds less attractive than stocks for investors. Gains in the broader market were led by technology stocks. HewlettPackard, which surged $2.48, or 10
BY ANNE FLAHERTY ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP), Advances in technology have never made finding deals this holiday season so easy – or so creepy. Marketers and mobile app developers have developed creative new ways to help shoppers find what they want for less. But these inventive techniques also allow for more aggressive tracking of consumer behavior, whether buyers are on their work computer, a mobile device or standing in the grocery aisle. It also now includes the ability to connect that data together and with other personal information like income, zip code and when a person’s car insurance expires. The goal is to monitor consumers online and off to determine exactly what kind of buyer they might be and how much they’re willing to pay. Retailers say these techniques help customize shopping experiences and can lead to good deals for shoppers. Consumer advocates say aggressive tracking and profiling also opens the door to price discrimination, where companies might charge someone more online or deny them entirely based on their home price or how often they visit a site.
percent, to $27.57, rose the most in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index. The world’s second-largest maker of PCs earned $1.4 billion in its fiscal fourth quarter and issued a strong profit forecast for its current quarter. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index climbed three points, or 0.2 percent, to 1,806 as of 2:18 p.m. (1918 GMT). The Dow Jones industrial average rose six points, or less than 0.1 percent, to 16,079. The biggest gainer among major stock indexes was the Nasdaq composite, which closed above 4,000 for the first time in 13 years Tuesday. The index advanced 18 points, or 0.4 percent, to 4,036, Wednesday afternoon. The S&P 500 has advanced 26.63 percent this year, putting it on course for its best annual performance since 1998. Much of the gain has come because investors have been willing to pay more for a company’s stock in relation to its earnings. The price-earnings ratio for S&P 500 companies has climbed to 15.1 from 12.6 at the start of the year, but it’s still below the average ratio of 16.5 for the last 20 years. “When times are good, you have to ask if it’s a sign that things are about to become bad,’’ said Art Steinmetz, President & Chief Investment Officer at Oppenheimer Funds.
“You can’t have Christmas any more without big data and marketers,’’ said Jeff Chester, executive director at the Center for Digital Democracy. “You know that song where Santa knows when you’ve been sleeping? He knows when you’re awake? Believe me, that’s where he’s getting his information from.’’ Consumer tracking has long been a part of American consumerism. Retailers push shoppers to sign up for loyalty cards, register purchased items for warranty programs and note zip codes to feed their mailing lists. Online stores and advertising services employ browser “cookies,’’ the tiny bits of software code that can track a person’s movements across the Internet, to analyze shoppers and present them with relevant pop-up ads. More recently, marketers have developed increasingly sophisticated ways to combine offline and online data that creates detailed profiles of shoppers. They also are perfecting location-tracking technology as a means of attracting new customers and influencing shoppers as they wander through brickand-mortar stores. A major push encourages shoppers to agree to be tracked in exchange for a good deal. Brick-
But Steinmetz feels reasonably hopeful that stock valuations “are not overstretched.’’ In other corporate news, Analog Devices fell $2, or 4 percent, to $47.92 after the chipmaker reported sales late Tuesday that fell below Wall Street estimates. The Norwood, Massachusetts, company expects a seasonal slowdown to hurt revenue during the holidays. Trading volumes were lower than average ahead of Thursday’s Thanksgiving holiday, when financial markets will be closed. The New York Stock exchange and the Nasdaq will also close early on Friday. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.74 percent from 2.71 percent on Tuesday. The price of oil dropped Wednesday to its lowest level since early June as the U.S. government reported the 10th straight weekly increase in crude supplies. Oil dropped $1.53, or 2 percent, to $92.14 a barrel. Exxon Mobil and Chevron, both members of the 30-company Dow, declined. Exxon Mobil fell 46 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $93.81. Chevron fell 44 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $122.34. In other commodities trading, Gold fell $1.90, or 0.2 percent, to $1,239.50 an ounce.
and-mortar stores used to balk at customers who used smartphones to compare prices at rival stores, but retailers like Target are now pushing their own mobile apps and offering in-store Wi-Fi. The mobile apps entice shoppers with coupon deals or ads as they move throughout a store, while in-store Wi-Fi is another way to track a consumer’s online movements. To further lure buyers, major holiday retailers including, Macy’s, Best Buy and JCPenney, have partnered with the Shopkick mobile app. If shoppers turn on the app while in their store, they can be rewarded with discounts or song downloads for trying on clothes, scanning barcodes and making purchases. Another app, Snapette, blends American’s addiction to social media sites with location technology. Aimed at women keen on fashion, consumers can see what accessories or shoes are creating a buzz in their particular neighborhood, while stores get a chance to entice nearby shoppers with ads or coupons. Not all new technology tracking is voluntary. Stores have been experimenting with heat sensors and monitoring cellphone signals in their stores to monitor which aisles attract the most attention. One product called “Shopperception’’ uses the same motion-detection technology in the Xbox Connect to pick up a customer’s movement, including whether they picked up a product only to return it to the shelf. In addition to analyzing customer behavior, it can trigger nearby digital signs offering coupons and steering shoppers to certain products. continued on page 37
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Local physician receives global community award SUBMITTED BY MERCY KODUR NRI (Non-resident Indians) Welfare Society strengthens ties between Indians around the world and the motherland. Every year, the Board recognizes a select number of NRI’s for outstanding services, achievements, and contributions made in their respective fields in their country of residence, the international arena and philanthropic endeavors. Arun Mehta, an Orthopedic Surgeon in Union City was among 30 NRIs from around the world selected for the Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Samman
Award. United Kingdom’s Junior Minister of Energy and Climate Change, Honorable Baroness Sandip Verma presented the award on October 4, 2013 at the House of Lords in London, England.
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Fremont Bank Foundation donates to Local Food Banks SUBMITTED BY KURT HEATH Fremont Bank Foundation, a philanthropic arm of Fremont Bank, is donating $80,000 to local nonprofits as part of its eighth annual holiday grant program. Centerville Free Dining Room, Centro de Servicios, Tri-City Volunteers, TriCity Breakfast Program, Our Lady of the Rosary Church, and Viola Blythe Community Service Center are among the recipients and will receive $5,000 each to help feed community residents this holiday season. Each year, Fremont Bank Foundation partners with local nonprofits to provide food and basic necessities to individuals and families in need. The foundation prioritizes giving to organizations that serve food or distribute food baskets to those with the greatest needs in the communities Fremont Bank serves. This year, the foundation more than doubled from last year the total amount given to partnering nonprofits, as well as increased the dollar amount given to each of its 16 recipients. “Despite an improving economy, the need for free food is still great as many residents struggle to make ends meet,” said Marie-Pascale Peterson, Director of Community Outreach at Fremont Bank. “We are pleased to partner with dedicated organizations to ensure more
individuals and families in our communities enjoy a brighter holiday season.” The following nonprofits are receiving a $5,000 grant from Fremont Bank Foundation: • Castro Valley Outreach (Castro Valley) • Centerville Free Dining Room (Fremont) • Centro de Servicios (Union City) • Davis Street Family Resource Center (San Leandro) • Food Bank for Monterey County • International Orphan Relief Foundation (Brentwood) • Loaves and Fishes (Contra Costa County) • Martha’s Kitchen (San Jose) • Open Heart Kitchen (Livermore) • Our Lady of the Rosary Church (Union City) • Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Contra Costa County) • South Hayward Parish (Hayward) • St. Anthony Foundation (San Francisco) • Tri-City Free Breakfast Program (Fremont) • Tri-City Volunteers, Inc. (Fremont) • Viola Blythe Community Service Center (Newark)
Combating truancy SUBMITTED BY NEWARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Already a big believer in the role good attendance plays in higher student achievement, Newark Unified Superintendent Dave Marken recalls being stunned to learn how state prison officials use third grade truancy rates to plan for future capacity needs. “It makes an impression – the correctional system analyzes elementary school attendance rates to estimate how many will end up in prison,” Marken said. “People are just shocked by this. There are enormous social and economic consequences we can point to that start when kids in the earliest grades fail to come to school.” To combat the trend in the
6,400-enrollment, K-12 district, Marken has instituted a new program that not only more aggressively monitors absenteeism but also engages parents and families as well as the rest of the community in an effort to promote a “culture of showing up.” A key message, Marken said, is to make parents especially aware that missing class for family events or an occasional vacation day undermines the school’s core mission. “There’s a subtle message being communicated when a parent takes a kid out of school to go visit grandma or so they can run some errands,” he said. “It plays out later when the child is old enough to make some of their own decisions and that’s when we see behaviors that put a student’s
academic career at risk.” The new attendance strategy includes a software-based management system that provides more accurate data and districtwide communication, as well as an overall commitment to creating expectations within the entire school community that good performance starts with good attendance habits. Marken also noted that his program comes forward at the same time California Attorney General Kamala Harris has called attention to the state’s growing crisis around truancy and chronic absenteeism, noting that nearly 40 percent of all K-12 students were categorized as truant last year, including one out of every five enrolled in elementary schools.
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SUBMITTED BY MARK BARTLETT PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANDREA TOMASSI Tow trucks don’t usually come to mind unless you’re a stranded motorist. But members of the California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) wanted to create a way
to give back to children of the community at Christmas, and have put tow trucks in a whole new light. In December 2009, members of the Greater Bay Chapter of the CTTA joined Bridges Community Church in Fremont for the first “Bay Area Tow Truck Toy Run” to bring toys to children in the Bay Area that otherwise might
SUBMITTED BY DAVID SMITH The Newark Symphonic Winds returns for an encore performance of it Christmas Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 21st at Newark Memorial High School Theatre! Find out what many in the community already know as the best free musical review of the season. Contemporary and traditional Holiday music can be enjoyed while
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not have experienced the joy of the Christmas Season. Last year over 500 families were beneficiaries of event through the generosity of local businesses, families, CTTA, and Bridges Community Church. On Saturday, December 7, towing companies from around the Bay Area will meet again for the “Bay Area Tow Truck Toy Run.” Festivities start in Santa Clara at the
corner of Tasman and Stars and Stripes Drive at 7:15 a.m. What started as a few tow trucks five years ago has grown to include all types of vehicles including buses, Landoll trailers, classic cars, and motorcycles that will to Bridges Community Church, arriving at approximately 8:45 a.m.
lounging in the new theatre seats. As always, the concert begins at 7 p.m. sharp, and there is no admission charge (Although donations are welcome!). Come a bit early to assure a good seat, as a “full house” is anticipated. For children, grandchildren and the young at heart, there will be a performance of “The Night Before Christmas” just prior to intermission in case the little ones have to catch an early bedtime. It is rumored that Santa and Mrs.
Everyone is invited to the parking lot of Bridges to watch as tow trucks and classic cars arrive, blaring their horns as onlookers wave and cheer. A full buffet style breakfast, courtesy of Bridges Band of Brothers, will be available for a donation of $5 per person. Raffle prizes, music, and wonderful fellowship is planned, so don’t miss it… once you go, you will be hooked on the Toy Run! Bring an unwrapped gift for a boy or girl; toys will be distributed by Compassion Network-Fremont the following week (www.compassionnetwork.org/). Find the “Toy Truck Toy Run” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TowTruckToyRun and Twitter at
Claus will make an appearance right after “The Night Before Christmas,” and elves will prepare a tasty smorgasbord of intermission goodies for sale. If you can’t make it to the concert, the Symphonic Winds are also performing at the annual “Toys for Tots” event at Thornton Junior High in Fremont at 2 p.m.
www.twitter.com/TowTruckToyRun. If you are a business and interested in donating to the raffle, you can contact us at bridgesbandofbrothers@gmail.com. Bay Area Tow Truck Toy Run Saturday, Dec 7 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. breakfast 8:45 a.m. tow truck arrival Bridges Community Church 505 Driscoll Rd., Fremont (510) 651-2030 www.facebook.com/TowTruckToyRun bridgesbandofbrothers@gmail.com Cost: $5 donation for breakfast
on Sunday, December 8th. The U.S. Marines will be there to thank attendees who bring a gift wrapped toy. Both concerts are sponsored by Fremont Bank Foundation. Christmas Concert Saturday, Dec 21 7 p.m. Newark Memorial High School
39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark www.newarksymphonic.org Toys for Tots Sunday, Dec 8 2 p.m. Thornton Jr. High School 4357 Thornton Ave., Fremont www.newarksymphonic.org
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BY ALEX H. KASPRAK NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION PHOTO NASA/SDO/GSFC To most of us, the sun might as well be a massive light bulb in the sky. Each day it looks the same. But if you were to somehow take a space ship to its surface, you would see a constantly changing world. Sometimes the surface of the sun is quiet. It’s just a simple million degree burning ball of unimaginably hot gas. Sometimes there are massive eruptions. These eruptions shoot particles out into the solar system at nearly
the speed of light. Scientists have noticed that there are times when crazy things like eruptions happen more often. In fact, they have noticed a pattern. The sun seems to go from quiet, to exciting, and back again every 11 years. This is called the solar cycle. But the sun seems to be playing tricks on us these days. Right now we are supposed to be at the part of the cycle where all these exciting things happen. But for much of this past year the sun has been mysteriously quiet. Apparently somebody forgot to tell the sun it was time for a show. Or maybe the sun overslept. Just a few weeks ago it unleashed a flurry of activity. Over 20 massive eruptions shot out from the sun in less than a week. These eruptions make for a great show for all the special telescopes NASA has pointed at the sun.
SUBMITTED BY OHLONE COLLEGE It’s Christmas Eve—a time of giving. Young Clara receives the gift of a nutcracker from her mysterious uncle, and is swept into a whole new world filled with sweets and magic. It seems all too good to be true! Is it all just a dream? Performed by countless ballet companies since the 1940’s, the Nutcracker continues to this day as a family holiday tradition. This dreamlike fairy tale,
Scientists are not entirely sure what causes the solar cycle. Sometimes it seems like the sun doesn’t even follow the cycle at all! Understanding the solar cycle is an important question in science. Solar activity can affect how warm our planet is. And eruptions from the sun can create problems for things like satellites and electronics on Earth. This latest solar puzzle just goes to show how much more there is to learn about our powerful and mysterious sun. Learn more about solar cycles and other solar weather at NASA’s Space Place: http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/solar-cycles.
guided to great accomplishments. In her memory, a special performance with the Golden Gate Festival Orchestra, conducted by maestro David Sloss, takes place at the Sunday afternoon show. Bring the family and celebrate the holidays with this classic Christmas tale. To purchase tickets, please visit www.smithcenter.com. Smith Center Presents! Yoko’s Dance Academy: The Nutcracker Friday, Dec 13: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec 14: 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec 15 – Live Orchestra: 2 p.m. Smith Center at Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont (510) 659-6031 www.smithcenter.com Tickets: $15 Students, $20 Seniors, $25 General Admission Live Orchestra Performance: $20 Students, $40 General Admission Event Parking: $2
with Tchaikovsky’s beautiful ballet score, is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Experience the excitement of moving toys and treats, brought to life by Yoko’s Dance Academy, December 13-15 in the Smith Center at Ohlone College. Yoko’s Dance and Performing Arts Academy is known for excellent choreography, staging, costuming, and talented performers. The group has performed at various events including the Indo-American Charity Ball, the Beach Blanket Babylon Scholarship Performance, and a variety of competitions. In addition, a group of Yoko’s dancers performed at the London Invitational in 2012. Yoko Young extended her nurturing quality to teach and mentor thousands of Bay Area children. She passed away in late October but her legacy lives on through the students she
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Victorian celebrations of Christmas had great variety from place to place. It was a time of change that saw some older holiday traditions fade and new ones introduced; we still observe many of them today, such as Christmas trees and wrapping presents. Traditions that held steady throughout these changing times included special gatherings of friends and family, hosting a “holiday meal”
sale by local vendors, and Christmas crafts. Each craft has been chosen to represent an item that can be made with materials found on the farm. Christmas decorations of the Victorian Era were mostly homemade items made from what was at hand. Store bought decorations were expensive and much less common. Materials used to make decorations included food (popcorn, fruit, berries, wheat stalks,
with special dishes, and live music and dancing. Music and dancing ranged from informal concerts by family members to formal Christmas Balls with hired musicians. Formal dances include both “folk” group dances and waltz and polka couple dances. Dance masters were hired by well-to-do families to teach children and young adults to dance and explain the latest in steps and etiquette. Burning the Yule log provided a blessing for the coming year. It marked the end of days getting shorter; a celebration of the “return” of the sun and lengthening of days. A piece of the Yule log kept in the home radiated good luck throughout the year. It was used to start the fire for the next year’s Yule log. A blessing of the orchard insured a bountiful harvest from the trees in the coming year. It involved pouring wassail (warm spiced cider) on the roots and singing to keep away evil spirits. “Christmas at Ardenwood” also includes yummy old-fashioned treats made on a wood burning stove at the Country Kitchen, handcrafted gifts for
etc.), odds and ends (scraps of cloth, paper, ribbon, bits of metal) and evergreen plants. Don’t forget to schedule a visit to the Patterson House Museum which has been transformed into a Victorian Christmas fantasy. Celebrate the holiday season 1900s style and enjoy a docent-led tour of the farm’s elegantly decorated centerpiece. On Friday, December 13 the house will be open for a magical evening, “A Christmas Evening at the Patterson House.” Elegantly lit in all of its Victorian splendor, each room will transport visitors on a journey into Christmas Past, filled with holiday music and cheer. Christmas at Ardenwood Saturday, Dec 7 and Sunday, Dec 8 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (888) 327-2757 www.ebparks.org Fee: $8 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children (4-17), children 3 and under free
Christmas at Ardenwood Event Schedule: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Christmas Crafts 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Visits with Father Christmas 11 a.m.: Christmas Cookie Baking Contest, winners announced at noon 11 a.m.: Holiday Sing-Along for Kids of all ages with David Maloney Noon: Broceliande: Holiday Songs From Long Ago 1 p.m.: Yule Log Hunt 1:30 p.m.: Puppet Show 2 p.m.: A Christmas Ball Community Dance 2 p.m. (Sunday only): The Jazzinators 3 p.m.: Christmas Caroling and Wassailing in the Orchard Christmas Tours of the Patterson House Thursday, Dec 12 - Friday, Dec 20 1p.m., 2 p.m., and 3p.m.: Thu-Fri, Dec 12-13 and 19-20 11 a.m., Noon, 1p.m., 2 p.m. and 3p.m.: Sat-Sun, Dec 14-15 Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4196 www.fremont.gov Fee: $4 adults and seniors, $3 children (plus farm admission)
A Christmas Evening at the Patterson House Friday, Dec 13 5 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4196 www.regerec.com Advance tickets: $5 adults and seniors, $3 children At the door: $6 adults and seniors, $4 children
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hile the most recent of the fifty states, the mainland still has a lot to learn from Hawaii. Perhaps this can begin with “aloha,” a word meaning not only hello and goodbye, but also conveys love, affection, and mercy. This December, get a chance to immerse yourself
Patrick: Award-winning Hawaiian slack key guitarist and new children’s book author Patrick Landeza.
in Hawaiian culture and become part of the island’s “ohana” with award-winning Hawaiian slack key guitarist Patrick Landeza as he brings the island to the mainland with two Hawaiian Holiday Concerts, including a sneak peek at his new children’s book, “Danny’s Hawaiian Journey.” Both concerts are special this year, as Landeza recently won the Na Hoku Hanohano Award for best slack key album. The Na Hoku Award is the most prestigious Hawaiian music award, like the Grammys on the mainland. Na Hoku Awards are usually – if not always – won by Hawaiian residents, but Landeza made history this past May, as he is the first ever mainland resident to receive the award. It’s an understatement to say he is still “reeling from the experience.” To top it off, Landeza is also the
youngest recipient of the Kapalakiko Aloha Spirit Award, an award created by longtime Hawaiian cultural leader Saichi Kawahara that recognizes excellence in serving the Hawaiian community. For almost fifteen years, Landeza has been playing his signature soothing rhythms at San Leandro Main Library, sharing the unique, calming tranquility of
Hawaiian slack key guitar songs. “As a teacher, any chance to do something at a library is awesome,” Landeza said. Ukelele and mandolin musician Bill Griffin will join Landeza at the library on December 7 for the “Hawaiian Holiday Concert,” as well as hula groups Tiare O Te Ao and Ka Maile. Browsing the Hawaiian-themed craft booths and enjoying a traditional Hawaiian dinner are not to be missed either; dinner options are combo plates of either Kahlua Pork or Teriyaki Chicken with macaroni salad, green salad, and white rice. To assure a seat, purchase tickets in advance as the concert sells out; 250300 people are expected to attend. Before the concert, the library is also hosting a sneak peek for Landeza’s new children’s book, “Danny’s Hawaiian Journey,” illustrated by Edna Cabcabin Moran. The book is already garnering stellar reviews for its exploration of culture, ethnicity, and identity as it follows young, mainland-born Danny on an adventure of self-discovery as he visits his ancestors in Hawaii. “This is a very personal book,” Landeza said. Like Danny, “I struggled with identity growing up, asking, ‘What am I?’” While Landeza knew he was Hawaiian – growing up listening to Hawaiian stories,
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music, eating traditional food – he is also Filipino, Chinese, and Irish, and famously quips that he was “born and raised on the island of Berkeley.” However, with the support of his elders, Landeza became grounded in his Hawaiian identity, and “Danny’s Hawaiian Journey” pays that favor forward to other young folks with the same internal struggle of “what am I?” in a world that is growing increasingly multicultural. Special advance copies of “Danny’s Hawaiian Journey” will be available to purchase at both concerts. Besides being a renowned musician, Landeza also teaches sixth grade social studies at St. Joseph Middle School in Fremont, and is a coordinator for the middle
pects to sell out again, as it did last year. A group of Landeza’s musician friends will be joining him at the Mission, including popular Hawaiian musicians LT Smooth on slack key guitar, seven time Grammy-nominated producer Chris Lau on bass, as well as a second appearance from Bill Griffin on ukelele and mandolin. “These concerts are great ways to kickoff the holiday season. Why not do it Hawaiian style?” Landeza asked. With such a talented package of performers in such a multicultural mecca as the Bay Area, Santa just may have to learn some hula moves with the rest of us. Tickets for the library “Hawaiian Holiday Concert” are $15 in advance and $18 at the door, and can be purchased at the Information Desk at San Leandro Main Library. Tickets for the Mission San Jose concert are $20 and can be purchased at St. Joseph School or through www.landezapresents.com. Hawaiian Holiday Concert Friday, Dec 6 Doors open 7 p.m., music at 8 p.m. Mission San Jose 43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-1797 www.landezapresents.com Tickets: $20
Hawaiian musician LT Smooth.
school’s Service Projects. One way to fund the Service Projects, which range from feeding those in need, creating care packages for homeless shelters, to providing toys for low-income children, is through the “Hawaiian Holiday Concert” held at Mission San Jose. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the concert go to these Service Projects, ensuring that future generations of middle schoolers learn the importance of community service. “I got tired of doing cupcake and lemonade sales at school. I figured I could just do a concert and cover all costs,” Landeza said. And cover the costs it does; in its second year this December, the Mission San Jose “Hawaiian Holiday Concert” ex-
Sneak Peek at “Danny’s Hawaiian Journey” Saturday, Dec 7 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. San Leandro Main Library 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro (510) 577-3986 www.sanleandro.org/depts/library/ Free Hawaiian Holiday Celebration Saturday, Dec. 7 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. San Leandro Main Library 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro (510) 577-3986 www.sanleandro.org/depts/library/ Tickets: $15 advance, $18 at the door, children under 5 free
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Continuing Events Mondays, Sep 9 - Thursdays, Dec 20
10th Street After-School Program
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sports, arts-n-crafts, games & special events
Drop-in program, no day care 10th Street Community Center 33948 10th Street, Union City (510) 675-5276 wwwUnionCity.org Saturdays, Sep 21 - Sundays, Dec 29
San Leandro Art Association Member Exhibit
Friday, Nov 29 - Thursday, Dec 24
Tuesday, Dec 3 - Saturday, Dec 7
Christmas Tree Lot and Store $
“Emerging Works” $
3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Trees & decorative items for sale Open daily The Pentecostals of Hayward 25715 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 733-0443
7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov 29 - Sunday, Dec 29
Train of Lights $
4:30 p.m. Holiday excursion through Niles Canyon
Niles Station 37001 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 996-8420 www.ncry.org
Casa Peralta 384 West Estudillo Ave, San Leandro (510) 357-4650
McConaghy Victorian House 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-0223 www.haywardareahistory.org
Saturday, Oct 26 - Sunday, Jan 5
Monday, Dec 2 - Friday, Dec 13
“Lure of the Wetlands”
Food and Toy Drive on Trash Collection Days
Artwork display by June Yokell
6 a.m.
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270 shoreline@haywardrec.org
Republic Services 42600 Boyce Rd., Fremont (510) 657-3500
Native American Portraits exhibit
PhotoCentral 1099 E St., Hayward (510) 881-6721 www.photocentral.org Sundays, Nov 10 thru Dec 15
Nutrition Class for Parents and Caregivers – R
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Certificate of completion for attending all six classes
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400 Through Sunday, Dec 8
110 in the Shade $
8 p.m. (Saturday, Nov 30 & Sunday matinees: 2 p.m.) A musical tale: looking for love and rain
Douglas Morrisson Theatre 22311 N. Third St., Hayward (510) 881-6777 www.dmtonline.org Through Saturday, Dec 21
Sorry! Wrong Chimney! $
8 p.m. (Sunday matinees: 1 p.m.) Mistaken identities and zany foul-ups
Broadway West Theatre Company 4000-B Bay St., Fremont (510) 683-9218 www.broadwaywest.org Monday, Nov 26 - Sunday, Dec 24
Santa Claus is Coming to Town $
11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Meet Santa & share your wish list
Prices vary for photos Great Mall 447 Great Mall Dr., Milpitas (408) 956-2033 www.greatmallbayarea.com Wednesday, Nov 27 - Thursday, Dec 5
Outdoor Lighting of Rooftop Menorah
6 p.m. Holiday celebration Temple Beth Sholom 642 Dolores Ave., San Leandro (510) 357-8505 www.tbssanleandro.org
3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Help for children grades K - 6th grade
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 Tuesday, Dec 3 - Thursday, Dec 19
Help & test prep for grades K – 12
Visit the house decorated for the holidays
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Homework Help Center
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Variety of art work on display
“Still Here”
Monday, Dec 3 - Thursday, Dec 19
Homework Express
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday, Nov 1–Sunday, Jan 12
Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 723-6600
Saturdays, Nov 30 - Sundays, Dec 22
Sat: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Various new plays
Place non-perishable food & new unwrapped toys curbside in Newark
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Newark Branch Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627 khannon@aclibrary.org Monday, Dec 3-Friday, Dec 19
Letters to Santa Program $
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Volunteer to adopt a family
USPS Processing Center 1675 7th Street, Oakland (510) 874-8737 Thursday Dec 5 – Saturday: Dec. 14
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
7 p.m. (Saturday, Dec. 7 & Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m.)
Irvington High School 41800 Blacow Rd, Fremont www.ihsdrama.com Tickets: $10 - $14
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Friday, Dec 6 - Saturday, Dec 21
Farmers’ Markets 0FREMONT: Centerville
MILPITAS: Milpitas Farmers’ Market at ICC
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Year-round Bonde Way at Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 909-2067 www.fremontfarmersmarket.com Kaiser Permanente Fremont Farmers’ Market
Thursdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sundays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Year-round India Community Center 525 Los Coches St. 800-949-FARM www.pcfma.com NEWARK:
Friday, Dec 6
Friday, Dec 6
Much Ado About Nothing $
Toddler Ramble: Winter Potpourri
The Great Debate: K - 12 Education Reform
7 p.m.
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Shakespeare’s comedic play about young love
Hands-on activities for ages 1 -3
Discuss reform for Hayward schools
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270
Hayward Main Library 835 C St., Hayward (510) 881-7980
Washington High School 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-3414 www.whstheater.com
Saturday, Dec 7 Friday, Dec 6
Fridays, Dec 6 thru Dec 27
FUSD’s “Got Talent” Show
Family Christmas Party $
Laserium: Laser Holidays $
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
7 p.m.
6:30 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
District wide talent show
Food, drinks, dancing, music
Laser light show & holiday music
Chabot Space & Science Center 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland (510) 336-7300 www.chabotspace.org
India Community Center 525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas (408) 934-1130 www.indiacc.org/family_christmas_event
Mission San Jose High School 41717 Palm Ave., Fremont (510) 657-3600 http://www.fuss4schools.org/even t/fusds-got-talent-2013/
Saturday, Dec 7 - Sunday, Dec 15
Friday, Dec 6 and Saturday, Dec 7
Sideline: Live Bluegrass Music $
Merchants Christmas Tea
On, Dancer! A Celebration of Christmas $
7 p.m.
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Enjoy refreshments while shopping
7 p.m.
Niles District Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 742-9868 www.niles.org
Teves Theatre, Moreau Catholic High School
Saturday, Dec 7
Newark Farmers’ Market
Year-round 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 800-949-FARM www.pcfma.com
Sundays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Irvington Farmers’ Market
Year-round NewPark Mall 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark 1-800-897-FARM www.agriculturalinstitute.org
Sundays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bayfair Mall
Year-round Bay Street and Trimboli Way, Fremont 800-949-FARM www.pcfma.com HAYWARD: Hayward Farmers’ Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Year-round Hayward City Plaza 777 B. St., Hayward 1-800-897-FARM www.agriculturalinstitute.org Kaiser Permanente Hayward Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Year-round 27400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward 800-949-FARM www.pcfma.com South Hayward Glad Tidings
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Year-round W. Tennyson Rd. between Tyrell Ave. and Tampa Ave., Hayward (510) 783-9377 www.cafarmersmarkets.com
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Year-round Fairmont and East 14th St., San Leandro (925) 465-4690 www.cafarmersmkts.com UNION CITY: Kaiser Permanente Union City Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Year-round Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices 3553 Whipple Rd., Union City 800-949-FARM www.pcfma.com
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Wednesday, Dec 4
FUSD Student Enrollment Meeting
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Information for parents of new students
Irvington High School 41800 Blacow Rd., Fremont (510) 657-2350 Thursday, Dec 5
Beauty Happens $
5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Food, drinks & live music
The Vine 37533 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0112
Union City Farmers’ Market
Fundraiser for Hayward High School preservation
27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 881-4300 www.moreaucatholic.org
Cal State East Bay University 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward (510) 885-3118 www.facebook.com/sideline2
Friday, Dec 6 - Sunday, Dec 8
Saturday, Dec 7
Melissa Modifer in Concert $
Children’s Holiday Breakfast $
Fri: 8 p.m. Sat & Sun: 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
8 a.m.
Musical theatre, pop & original pieces
Food & entertainment featuring Ronald McDonald & Santa
California Conservatory Theater 999 E. 14th Street, San Leandro (510) 909-9516 www.curtaincallperformingarts.org
Washington Hospital 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 791-3428 www.whhs.com/foundation
Friday, Dec 6
Saturday, Dec 7
Hawaiian Holiday Concert $
Make Tactile Toys
7 p.m.
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Featuring various artists
Help make toys for blind students
Mission San Jose Museum 43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-1797 www.landezapresents.com
Ages 10+ Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400
Friday, Dec 6
Saturday, Dec 7
Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thursday, Dec 5
Senator Ellen Corbett’s Open House – R
SantaCon
Job Search Strategies
Year-round Old Alvarado Park Smith and Watkins Streets, Union City 800-949-FARM www.pcfma.com
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Mass gathering of Santa Clauses
Learn about the hidden job market
Discuss Covered California
Newark Branch Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627
Fremont Family Resource Center 39155 Liberty St., Fremont (510) 577-2310
Meet at World Famous Turf Club 22519 Main St, Hayward (510) 293-7200 www.SantaCon.info/Hayward-CA
Thursday, Dec 5
Christmas Tea $R
12 noon Refreshments & holiday program
Shinn House 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 793-9352 Friday, Dec 6
The World is Full of Color
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. A sampling of all of the visual arts classes
Invaldi Student Center, Moreau Catholic High School 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 881-4300 www.moreaucatholic.org Friday, Dec 6 - Sunday, Dec 8
Christmas at the Shinn House $
Fri: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sat & Sun: 12 noon - 4 p.m. Enjoy a docent led tour of the house
Shinn House 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 795-0891 Friday, Dec 6
Holiday for the Arts Opening Gala $
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Enjoy food, wine & handcrafted art pieces
Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 793-5067 Friday, Dec 6
Science Lecture for Children
4:30 p.m.
A positive path for spiritual living
Unity of Fremont Sunday 12:30 pm
For Elementary school age kids
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400 Friday, Dec 6
American Red Cross Blood Drive – R
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Schedule an appointment
1351 Driscoll Rd, Fremont (at Christian Science Church) www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234
Use sponsor code: KAISER84FRE Kaiser 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (800) 733-2767
6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
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Wednesday, Nov 27 – Sunday, Jan 5
BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE
Holiday Boutique
Alameda County Renew books by phone (510) 790-8096 For more information about the Bookmobile call (510) 745-1477 or visit www.aclibrary.org.
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Handmade arts and crafts
Fremont Art Association 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.FremontArtAssociation.org
Times & Stops subject to change
Saturday, Dec 7
Saturday, Dec 7
Saturday, Dec 7
Holiday Boutique
Christmas Craft Fair
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Christmas Crafts Boutique 10 a.m.
Proceeds benefit Grad Night/Senior Activities
Arts & crafts, bake sale, raffle & Santa
All items are handcrafted
Bridges of Faith 27343 Whitman St., Hayward (510) 886-7551
Newark Pavilion 6430 Thornton Ave., Newark (510) 793-4062 www.newarkpavilion.com
American High School 36300 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 794-1543
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday, December 6
Tree Lighting
5:30 p.m. Tree lighting & downtown activities
San Leandro City Hall 835 East 14th St., San Leandro (510) 577-3351 Saturday, December 7
Tree Lighting Ceremony
6 p.m. Tree lighting, food & entertainment
Centerville Train Depot 37260 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 797-3700 contact Carol Monday, December 3
Tree of Angels
6 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony
Commemorative ornaments available for purchase McDonald’s 42800 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-3428 www.whhs.com/foundation Wednesday, December 4
Tree of Angels
5:30 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony
Benefit for hospice care Nakamura Clinic 33077 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City (510) 791-3428 www.whhs.com/foundation
Saturday, December 7 Thursday, December 5
Tree Lighting Event
Light Up the Season
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
Tree lighting
Tree lighting, ice skating & entertainment
Old School Mission Plaza 43480 Mission Blvd., Fremont http://msjchamber.org/
Hayward City Hall 777 B Street, Hayward www.hayward.org
Tree Lighting Ceremony & High School Choral Competition
Holiday Tree Lighting
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
Tree lighting, entertainment, refreshments & raffle
Masonic Home 34400 Mission Blvd., Union City www.masonichome.org
Wednesday, December 4 12:45 – 2:15 Glenmoor School, 4620 Mattos Drive, FREMONT 3:50 – 4:20 California School for the Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr., FREMONT 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., FREMONT Thursday, December 5 10:00–10:30 Daycare Center Visit SAN LORENZO 10:45–11:45 Daycare Center Visit CASTRO VALLEY 1:20 – 1:50 Daycare Center Visit HAYWARD (unincorporated) 2:15 – 3:15 Cherryland School, 585 Willow Ave., HAYWARD (unincorporated)
Tuesday, December 10 9:15–11:00 Daycare Center Visit FREMONT 2:00–2:30 Daycare Center Visit FREMONT 2:30 – 3:25 Cabrillo School, 36700 San Pedro Dr., FREMONT 4:45 – 5:30 Baywood Apts., 4275 Bay St, FREMONT 5:50 – 6:30 Jerome Ave. and Ohlones St., FREMONT Wednesday, December 11 1:00 – 1:45 Hillside School, 15980 Marcella St., SAN LEANDRO 2:00 – 2:45 Eden House Apts., 1601 - 165th Ave., SAN LEANDRO 3:15– 3:45 Baywood Ct., 21966 Dolores St., CASTRO VALLEY 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr. & Camellia Ct., FREMONT
Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (800) 471-0991 For more information (408) 293-2326 x3060 Wednesday, December 11 1:45-3:00 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas 3:15-3:45 120 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas
Thursday, December 12
Thursday, December 5
Historic 115 year old tree lighting
Tuesday, December 3 9:45–10:15 Daycare Center Visit UNION CITY 10:45–11:15 Daycare Center Visit FREMONT 2:15 – 3:00 Daycare Center Visit NEWARK 4:30 – 5:20 Weibel School, 45135 South Grimmer Blvd., FREMONT 5:50 – 6:40 Booster Park, Gable Dr. & McDuff Ave., FREMONT
Monday, December 9 9:30–10:05 Daycare Center Visit UNION CITY 10:25–10:55 Daycare Center Visit - City UNION CITY 1:45–2:45 Delaine Eastin School, 34901 Eastin Dr., UNION CITY 4:15–4:45 Contempo Homes, 4190 Gemini Dr., UNION CITY 5:15–6:45 Forest Park School, Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird Circle, FREMONT
Washington Hospital 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 791-3428 www.whhs.com/foundation
FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at the Alameda County Library
Tell A Friend
Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480
Sunday, Dec 8
Monday, Dec 9
“34 Million Friends of the Women of the World”
American Red Cross Blood Drive
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Jane Roberts book talk
Schedule an appointment
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400
Use user code: PARKCENTRAL Park Central Care & Rehabilitation Center 2100 Parkside Dr., Fremont
Saturday, Dec 7-Sunday, Dec 8
Saturday, Dec 7
Saturday, Dec 7
Christmas at Ardenwood $
Healthy Parks Healthy People Walk
Hawaiian Holiday Celebration $
Sunday, Dec 8
History and status of BART $
Monday, Dec 9
Visit the Patterson house & see Father Christmas
10:30 a.m. - 12 noon
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Guided walk on a gentle trail
Music & hula performances
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797
Ages 12+ Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220
San Leandro Public Library 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro (510) 577-3986 www.sanleandro.org/depts/library/
Thomas Blalock, BART Board of Directors
FUSD Student Enrollment Meeting
Holiday for the Arts
Saturday, Dec 7
Saturday, Dec 7 -Sunday, Dec 8
Sunday, Dec 8
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Movie Night $
The Nutcracker $
Family Discovery Hike
Tuesday, Dec 10
Art show & sale
7:30 p.m.
2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Weekday Bird Walk
Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357
“Flirting with Fate,” “Felix Flirts with Fate,” & “Somebody’s Fault”
Classic tale delivered by Ballet Petit
Explore plants, birds & invertebrates
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 723-6600
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270
All levels of experience welcome
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Temple Beth Torah, Social Hall 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont RSVP: abemaz@pacbell.net
Saturday, Dec 7-Sunday, Dec 8
Saturday, Dec 7
Tribute to Boy Paleontologist $
Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont (510) 494-1411
Saturday, Dec 7-Sunday, Dec 8 Saturday, Dec 7
Holiday in the Vineyards $
Sunday, Dec 8
Museum tour, food & silent auction
Carols of Christmastide
12 noon - 4:30 p.m.
Math Science Nucleus 4074 Eggers Dr., Fremont (510) 790-6284 www.msnucleus.org
7:30 p.m.
Wine, food & holiday music
Laurel & Hardy Talkie Matinee $
Christmas concert featuring 8 choirs
St. Joseph Hall 43148 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 656-2364
Elliston Vineyards 463 Kilkare Rd., Sunol (925) 862-2377 www.elliston.com
Ohlone Bands Christmas Extravaganza $
Saturday, Dec 7
Saturday, Dec 7
Wine & Canvas $
Light Up the Season
Sunday, Dec 8
2 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Holiday music for the family
Enjoy a painting class with cocktails
Tree lighting, rides, music & games
Newark Symphonic Winds Holiday Concert
Smith Center 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 www.smithcenter.com
Chabot Space & Science Center 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland (510) 336-7300 www.chabotspace.org
Dale Hardware 3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont (510) 797-3700 www.dale-hardware.com
Saturday, Dec -Sunday, Dec 8
Saturday, Dec 7
Sunday, Dec 8
The Nutcracker Ballet $
Two Fruity Loops Stroll – R
Toys for Tots Concert
Sat: 7 p.m. & Sun: 2 p.m.
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
2 p.m.
Holiday dance performance
Easy 1.5 mile trail walk
San Leandro Performing Arts Center 2250 Bancroft Ave., San Leandro (510) 618-4625 www.sanleandropac.com
Sunol Regional Wilderness 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol (510) 544-3249
Performance by Newark Symphonic Winds
Networking for Non-Profit Success – R
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec 7
Thornton Jr. High 4357 Thornton Ave., Fremont (510) 659-2542 www.newarksymphonic.org
Saturday, Dec 7
Sneak Peek at “Danny’s Hawaiian Journey”
Sunday, Dec 8
Fremont Chamber of Commerce 39488 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 789-1950 kkaneshiro@fremontbusiness.com
Nature Detectives: Predators of the Marsh
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
New Dimension Chorus Holiday Show $
Monday, Dec 9
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec 7
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Meet snakes & a falcon up close
Ages 3 -5 Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270
Patrick Landeza shares his children’s book
San Leandro Public Library 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro (510) 577-3986
2 p.m. Enjoy holiday music
Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro (510) 577-6080 www.ndchorus.com
4 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 7:3 p.m. Information for parents of new elementary students
Kennedy High School 39999 Blacow Rd., Fremont (510) 657-2350
Ages 12+ Alameda Creek Regional Trail Niles Staging Area Old Canyon Rd. in Niles District, Fremont (510) 544-3220 Tuesday, Dec 10
“Babes in Toyland”
Winter Concert $
Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont (510) 494-1411
7 p.m.
2 p.m. Bring a new un-wrapped gift for “Toys for Tots”
Walters Jr High School 39600 Logan Dr., Fremont (510) 656-7211 Monday, Dec 9
Learn to build business relationships
Hayward Eagles Auxiliary Luncheon $
12 noon Lunch, bingo, raffle
Eagles Hall 21406 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 785-8174
Teves Theatre, Moreau Catholic High School
27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 881-4300 www.moreaucatholic.org Wednesday, Dec 11
Winter Jazz Big Band Concert $
7:30 p.m. Buffington Theater, Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Fremont (510) 881-4300 www.moreaucatholic.org (Coat and tie suggested) Saturday, Dec 14
A Home for the Holidays
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adopt kittens, cats, dogs, puppies, bunnies
Hayward Animal Shelter 16 Barnes Court, Hayward [Near DMV - Jackson and Soto Road] (510) 293-7200, ext. 7 www.haywardanimals.org
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F Newark Chamber Holiday Luncheon Kennedy Elementary School Choir! Special Guests will be Santa, Mrs. Santa, and Santa’s helpers! Donations are welcomed for our Holiday Raffle! Please bring an unwrapped child’s gift for LOV! Thursday, December 5th! Newark Hilton 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark 11:15am Social Time 12 – 1:30pm Lunch & Program
ollowing the success of Hayward’s first “SantaCon” in 2012, the event is back by popular demand as a fundraiser for the Hayward Animal Shelter and to support and promote Downtown Hayward businesses. “SantaCon Hayward 2013” is scheduled for Saturday, December 7. Started in Copenhagen in 1974, “SantaCon” is now a worldwide phenomenon with annual, public, mass gatherings of people dressed as Santa Claus. Akin to a flash mob, the focus is on fun, festive cheer, and goodwill. More than 300 locations in 41 countries will host a “SantaCon” event in 2013. Hayward’s is the only “SantaCon” in Alameda County. In 2012, a small group of friends, inspired by “SantaCon” events elsewhere, decided to don Santa costumes and meet for a holiday celebration. Word spread and friends of friends asked if they could join them. Not only is SantaCon good fun, it has raised significant funds for worthy causes. “SantaCon New York 2011” raised $10,000 for Toys for Tots and donated more than 6,000 pounds of food to Manhattan and Brooklyn food banks. In 2012, 60 venues that participated in “NYC SantaCon” donated $45,000 to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and City Harvest received approximately 6,850 pounds of canned food.
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Forty people from throughout the East Bay attended the impromptu “SantaCon Hayward 2012” and raised $250 for the Hayward Animal Shelter. Twice as many attendees are expected this year, on December 7. Official “Santa Stops” include the World Famous Turf Club, Doc’s Wine Shop, The Bistro, and B Street Bar & Grill. These establishments’ donations and the generous support of F.U.N. Sunset Rotary Club, Alta Vista Veterinary Clinic, and On Time Signs already exceed what was raised in 2012; so far, $1,000 has been received. Attendees can enter the Best Santa/Ms. Santa Suit Contest for prizes. For more details, visit www.SantaCon.info/Hayward-CA, find us on Facebook at “SantaConHayward” or call (510) 886-2662. The Hayward Animal Shelter is at 16 Barnes Court, Hayward, and open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. For holiday hours, call (510) 293-7200. Donations are appreciated and adoptions take place throughout the year. www.HaywardAnimals.org. SantaCon Hayward Saturday, Dec 7 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Begin at World Famous Turf Club 22519 Main St, Hayward (510) 886-2662 www.SantaCon.info/Hayward-CA
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Marjorie Lou Smith August 31, 1929 – November 9, 2013
Marjorie Lou Smith was born August 31, 1929 in Newton, Iowa, as one of three daughters to Joseph and Pauline Robson. But grew-up in Waterloo, Iowa. Marjorie played percussion in the high school marching band. Her future husband Lawrence Donald Smith played football at opposing Waterloo high school. Marjorie and Lawrence would meet at a church activity and then would marry on December 1, 1951, remain wedded 59 years until Lawrence’s death in November 27, 2010. After Lawrence returned from the Army, he would move his wife and their daughter Jan Marie to Whittier, California. Marjorie and Lawrence would then have two more daughters: Melanie Sue and then Cheryl Ann. In 1962, Lawrence would again move his family to Fremont, California and plant their family roots. It was then Marjorie would work during the day at a pickle packing plant and attend college at night obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from University of Phoenix. Later, while working at a subsidiary of Xerox, Marjorie earned her MBA in Personal Finance at Golden Gate University. It was only then, while working at Xerox, she would be promoted to the head of General Ledger division. Marjorie, her two sister’s Norma Jean and Janice June,
along with their Mother were doll collectors. The family get together would involve making doll bodies and doll clothing. After Marjorie retired, she would enjoy traveling to such places as Europe, Texas, Canada, Missouri and Minnesota. Her other hobbies include photography, bead collecting, collecting homey items and treasures one could find at garage sales, flea markets, and doll shows. She enjoyed playing the guitar, sewing, and working crossword puzzles, but she really loved listening to popular music. She was a huge Elvis Presley and George Strait fan. After Marjorie became a grandparent to Ryan and Amanda Cedeno, she would enjoy going places with them such as Hawaii, Yosemite, Knotts Berry Farm and Disneyland.
Marjorie being sharp, especially with financial matters, acquired the sensibilities from The Great Depression era. As a result, Marjorie was quite frugal but borne out her frugalities a spirit of generosity, family devotion and self-sacrifice. As her third daughter, Mom especially worried about my financial situation after I had moved from home, even though I landed a high paying job, and owned my own place. She frequently asked how I was doing financially. One day she telephoned me and asked what I was doing. “Balancing my check book.” I replied. “How much are you off?” She asked. “Two-cents!” I said to her. The distraught voice at the other end of the telephone said, “two cents, let it go, and get on with your life!” I telephoned her later to announce the finding of my two cents. “I learned it from you, Mom!” I said in a proud voice. Mom was very detail oriented and particular to accuracy. I believe she was quite proud I became that much of a penny pincher. Marjorie died of natural causes November 9, 2013 surrounded by loved ones.
Her memorial was held November 16, 2013, at Little Brown Church of Sunol, California.
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No more photos for Youth Clipper Cards SUBMITTED BY CLARENCE JOHNSON Citing it as an unnecessary obstacle, the AC Transit Board of Directors has eliminated the requirement for a photo ID on the AC Transit Youth Clipper card. It means it is now easier for youths between the ages of five and 18 to get a Clipper Card— and the discounts it offers— without having to come to AC Transit headquarters to apply for one. Instead, AC Transit youth riders may now apply for a Youth Clipper card by mail, email or fax, and then receive a registered Youth Clipper card in the mail. If they wish to obtain a Youth card the same day, they can still come to the Customer Service Center at 1600 Franklin Street, Oakland, Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm. “The photo mandate was preventing some youths from applying for Clipper Cards because it was just too difficult for them to get to our downtown office to sign up.’’ said AC Transit General Manager David Armijo. “So they were missing out on the advantages of having the card, including fare discounts that are only available with the card. We want the card to be accessible to everybody and now there is a much better chance of that without the photo requirement.” The Youth Clipper card allows the purchase of discounted passes, such as the AC Transit Youth Local 31-Day Pass, to ride an unlimited number of times at a discounted price. The AC Transit Youth Local 31-Day Pass is currently $20. Customers can also load cash onto the cards and applicable discounts will be automatically calculated when the card is used. Discounted passes may be purchased online, at participating retailers - including most Walgreens stores - and by phone. Qualified riders with Youth Clipper cards can take advantage of youth discounts on other Bay Area agencies that accept Clipper, including BART, Muni, Caltrain, Golden Gate Transit and Ferry, San Francisco Bay Ferry, SamTrans and VTA. (Different age requirements may apply.) For complete details about the Clipper Card, please visit www.clippercard.com, www.actransit.org, or call Clipper Customer Service at 877-878-8883, or visit AC Transit’s Customer Service Centers, 1600 Franklin Street, Oakland.
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Tri-City Stargazer DECEMBER 4 – DECEMBER 10, 2013 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: Mars, the red planet, was known in ancient times as the god of war. Within ourselves this planet represents our need for psychological and physical boundaries. We draw on our Mars energy when we feel angry and want to "protect" our territory. We also access Mars energy for physically heavy work. Normally Mars spends Aries the Ram (March 21April 20): This is a good week to bring projects to closure so you can clear the decks for the next several months of your life. The new phase is about putting energy into your relationships, partner(s), and clientele. You may need to focus on new marketing strategies. Taurus the Bull (April 21May 20): The Sun smiles upon your ruling planet, Venus, this week. You will be attracted to things of beauty and romance may be in the air. Small gifts may come your way or you give presents to others. Remain open to alternative forms of healing.
seven weeks in a sign before moving onward. This week the planet moves into Libra and will remain in that sign almost until the end of July, thanks to retrograde motion that occurs roughly every two years. During these months, Mars will repeatedly trigger the tough Uranus/Pluto square which is in Aries/Capricorn. The emphasis will be on verbal
open than normal for this holiday season. You may volunteer for more than you should in your exuberance. If so, a time of rest will help you clear your mind. Toward the end of this week give attention to sugars you consume. It may be too much. Leo the Lion (July 22-Aug 22): The Lion is one who loves the energy of celebration and tends to overwork near the holidays. This week you are likely to be attracted to buying and wrapping gifts for those you care about. Give attention to your need for rest and don’t overwork your body.
Gemini the Twins (May 21June 20): Your planetary ruler, Mercury, rolls into the 7th house of relationships. For the next few weeks your mind will be focused on the needs of others in your life. This week pay special attention to where you place small items, such as keys or wallets. You are prone to mislay almost anything.
Virgo the Virgin (August 23September 22): Your ruling planet, Mercury, flows into the house of home, hearth, and family on the 4th. You will likely shift your attention to one or more family matters. Beware of misinformation or misunderstandings related to partner(s). Double check what you believe you heard.
Cancer the Crab (June 21July 21): Your heart is even more
Libra the Scales (September 23-October 22): Mars, the war-
rior, enters your sign this week and will be traveling with you for eight months! This energy is especially helpful when we need to define our boundaries. Periodically we need to examine who we are and also who we are not. Often something is eliminated. In general, it will increase your courage and physical strength. Scorpio the Scorpion (October 23-November 21): This is a week in which you will tend to be thinking obsessively. It is an opportunity to learn how to better control your mind. Shift your attention to something less dramatic, such as whatever is happening this moment, rather than worrying over what might happen in the future. Sagittarius the Archer (November 22-December 21): Your attitude is upbeat and you are more talkative than usual. You know that you can be opinionated. Give attention to this now. Remember that “just because you think a thing doesn’t make it truth.”
negotiations which follow threats of one type or another among countries. For the individual, Mars in Libra represents taking action to create harmony within ourselves and our relationships. Healthy negotiation is key.
Capricorn the Goat (December 22-January 19): Think carefully about what is truly important to you now, at this time in your life. Don't allow old habits or rules from the past to make your decision for you. If you do let that happen, you will truly resent the outcome. Rise above your circumstances to a level that can see beyond your ego and the situation becomes more workable. Aquarius the Water Bearer (January 20-February 18): Early in the week you will have particularly bright and creative ideas. Keep a notepad nearby so you can catch them on paper be-
fore they evaporate. Whatever you do that is related to communications or education is favored. Your wit is sharp and quick. Take a chance with your romantic interest. Pisces the Fish (February 19-March 20): Your feelings are easily injured right now. On the other hand, you may be the offender, hurting someone else. Try to stay on the planet and think carefully before you speak. If you feel "hurt", don't leap to a conclusion before you ask what the meaning is of a behavior or a comment.
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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inflation express to get a piece of the pie but little thought is given to those of our labor force that really need the first bloom of economic recovery.
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essons of the past are apparently hard to recall since it doesn’t seem to take a lengthy period of separation from lean economic times to repeat the same boom/bust cycle. I used to believe this was a generational phenomenon that relied on those with little or no first-hand experience to commit similar foibles as their grandparents or even their parents, but recent events argue against this assessment. As the economy slowly improves, pent up demand for higher wages and loosening of economic restrictions is creating a backlash toward employers, including the public sector, that threatens the return of unfettered inflation. It was only a bit over a decade ago that unrealistic expectations and nonsensical economics resulted in severe consequences that favored the wealthy, flattened the middle class and depressed those in the bottom strata. The result was a “bubble burst” in high tech, followed by national – and international - economic collapse. Promised public retirement benefits based on ever increasing interest rates were especially devastating to government coffers. Prior to the “bust,” a “new economy” was touted. It did not rely on balance sheets or profit and loss statements; rather, inflationary possibilities without realistic foundations. As interest rates increased exponentially, the thought of reasonable assessments and expectations were not considered in fear of recognizing a basic economic truth – in the capitalistic system, investment expects a return. Now we use words such as “sustainability” to construct new paradigms, but some of the same forces that brought us to our knees have returned. Wall Street plunges full speed ahead and the rich get richer. Even with the backdrop of a recent depression, there seems little to moderate the rush toward skewed spending. Everyone has climbed on the
Instead of recognizing the unequal nature of the results and moving toward improving the condition of the lower class and what is left of the middle class, across the board increases, including the upper echelon, are demanded. Taxes, to ostensibly create jobs, are adding to the inflationary mix. But who will get these jobs? Those with fewer skills or entry level positions that offer little pay are asked to rally for the benefit of others who now receive comfortable incomes and will ride percentage increases on their backs. Sales tax increases previously proposed in Alameda County with no limits have been modified to a mere 30 years and have swept aside statutory limits, courtesy of State legislators who previously raided City and County coffers to feather their own nest. Who pays for this? In the midst of all this, cities are looking for more income – read this as taxes - to appease wage demands. This week, the Fremont City Council is about to approve an “Extraordinary Adjustment to Transfer Station Service Fees.” Instead of reverse graduation of pay increases and benefits to create greater benefits for those at the bottom of the pay scale, increases will actually widen the gap between low income and moderate or high income personnel. As a result, a larger division between the rich and poor of the “working class,” dismantles transitional opportunities through a middle class, now nearing extinction. In the Bay Area, those earning $50,000 per year are considered to be at the low end of a living wage and the gap between them and their less fortunate coworkers is widening. With percentage and benefit increases, this gap is actually widening.
amounts to $1,200. For Julie, the increase is $2,400. Which worker is in more need of an actual cash increase? The result of this increase actually widens the gap between these workers; now Jane earns $31,200 and Julie earns $62,400. The difference has increased to $31,200. Multiply this dynamic over the next four years of the contract and with each year, the gap widens again. Instead of recognizing this discrepancy, bargaining groups simply ask for more across the board with the philosophy that a rising tide floats all boats whether a rowboat or luxury yacht. Have we learned a lesson in economics and living within our means or simply begun a new inflationary cycle? In the 1970s, a hit television show, Welcome Back Kotter, featured a “loser” high school graduate returning to his alma mater as a teacher of eclectic misfits called “Sweathogs.” Gabe Kotter had faith in the group, using non-traditional tactics to rectify past mistakes during his youth. The theme song may be appropriate for all of us today:
Welcome back. Your dreams were your ticket out. Welcome back, To that same old place that you laughed about, Well the names have all changed since you hung around. But those dreams have remained and they’ve turned around.
EDUCATION Miriam G. Mazliach FEATURES Julie Grabowski TRAVEL & DINING Sharon Marshak PHOTOGRAPHERS Mike Heightchew Don Jedlovec OFFICE MANAGER Karin Diamond ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Margaret Fuentes BOOKKEEPING Vandana Dua
DELIVERY MANAGER Carlis Roberts
REPORTERS Frank Addiego Jessica Noël Flohr Sara Giusti Janet Grant Philip Holmes M.J. Laird Gustavo Lomas Isabella Ohlmeyer Medha Raman Mauricio Segura Steve Taylor INTERN Nicole Ellis Britney Sanchez
WEB MASTER RAMAN CONSULTING Venkat Raman LEGAL COUNSEL Stephen F. Von Till, Esq.
For example, let’s consider Jane and Julie: Jane earns $30,000 and Julie $60,000 each year, a difference of $30,000 per year. Through collective bargaining, they each receive a guaranteed 4% increase for the next twelve months. For Jane, this
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Newark Elite Pumas win State Cup
SUBMITTED BY SILVIA OCHOA PHOTO COURTESY OF SILVIA OCHOA The Newark Elite Pumas were crowned U9 Diamond 3 Division Champions November 17, 2013 at Norcal State Cup Tournament in Manteca after playing a total of nine qualifying games. During playoff games, the Pumas dominated the quarter-final game with a 5-1 win against UC Premier, a semi-final, victory against a talented America 2004 Santos Laguna team, 2-1 and winning the Championship 6-2 against opponent Napa Sport SC. Talent wins games, but good coaching, teamwork and team spirit win championships.
Fremont Flash wins Tournament of Champions SUBMITTED BY PAUL KESWICK
SUBMITTED BY MAKE A FUSS FOR SCHOOLS Watch a talent show and cheer for your school. About 25 FUSD schools and 300 students and staff will be performing on the same stage in hopes of walking away with $800 and a beautiful Perpetual Trophy to display at the winning school. Each act will be judged by a panel of three very distinguished and respectable musicians, including Gregory Van Sudmeier, the music director for the Fremont Symphony, and Judy Lam, director and conductor of Virtuoso International Flute Ensemble. Schools participating in the talent show include, Ardenwood Elementary, Azevada Elementary, Blacow Elementary, Brier Elementary, Chadbourne Elementary, Forest Park Elementary, Gomes Elementary, Green Elementary, Grimmer Elementary, Leitch Elementary, Mattos Elementary, Millard Elementary,
Mission Valley Elementary, Oliveira Elementary, Vallejo Mill Elementary, Warm Springs Elementary, Warwick Elementary, Hopkins Junior High, Horner Junior High, Thornton Junior High, Walters Junior High, American High, Irvington High, Mission San Jose High, and Washington High. Student product will be available for purchase with all net proceeds going to support FUSD schools, programs, and students. Fremont Talent Show Saturday, Dec. 7 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mission San Jose High School Auditorium, Room C120 41717 Palm Ave, Fremont www.fuss4schools.org/fusdsgot-talent-show-ticket-purchase Tickets $5 online, $10 at the door, participants and children under three are free
James Logan vs Monte Vista Men’s Soccer
SUBMITTED BY JAMES WILLIAMS November 26, 2013 James Logan 0, Monte Vista 0 JL Goalie: Andres Marquez, 3 saves MV Goalie: 1st Half: Kevin Velo 2nd Half: Nicholas Pellegrini, 2 Saves JL Shots: MV Shots:
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The FC Fremont Flash girls U14 soccer team won the Tournament of Champions soccer tournament on November 23-24 at Central Park in Fremont. Because the Flash won their city’s division, they were entered into the Tournament of Champions bracket which featured other city champions. First up for the Flash was the Pleasanton Lady Hawks. Pleasanton started out quickly and controlled possession for the majority of the first half. Fremont’s defense help strong though until a beautiful crossing pass from Jocelyn Figueroa to Tiffany Wong found the back of the net. Goalie’s Amelia Woborny and Alyson Himenes made that stand up for a 1-0 victory. In the afternoon, Flash faced the Danville Hurricanes, a heavy favorite to win the tournament. The Hurricanes showed why they were the favorites by jumping out to a 3-0 lead just 6 minutes into the match. Coach Jose Hernandez and son Jose made their adjustments and the Flash began to get going. Alyssa Monroy scored first off passes from Renae Maskey and Maddog Keswick. The Flash, down 3-1 at half, began to see that they had a chance to overcome the deficit. Midway through the second half, Flash scored to cut the lead to 3-2 and continued to mount pressure. A long 35-yard penalty shot by Maskey was stopped only by a brilliant save on the part of the Danville goalie. Time would run out on the Flash, but not before both sides knew that the Flash could play with the favored Hurricanes.
Needing a win to secure their place in the championship game, Flash was sluggish in the next game. They just managed to get by a hard working Earthquake team 1-0 as the defense led by Nikhila Rao, Marissa Freitas, Sindhura Modali, and Eva Hernandez helped goalie Amelia post another shutout. Earning their place in the championship match, they got another shot at the Hurricanes. Five minutes into the championship game, Kristina Ricci lofted a high shot 30 yards out on the right side that just got under the cross bar for a 1-0 lead for the Flash. The Hurricanes responded with a clutch goal late in the half to knot it up at 1-1. As expected, it was a close contest, with great runs, superior defense and goal tending. Nursing a bad knee, Letty Figueroa controlled possession for the Flash until a crossing pass hit a streaking Natalie Monroy who deftly hit the ball with her left foot and found the back of the net. The Hurricanes mounted a furious onslaught, but star defender Bella Hintzman refused to even give them a shot; she repeatedly turned back any and all attacks with the help of her teammates. Megan van Sprakelaar took a sideline pass all the way down into the corner and controlled the ball while running the last 60 seconds off the clock. The whistle blew and Fremont was the champion in a match for the ages. The Flash answered every challenge thrown at them. Victory was as sweet as the root beer they drank from the trophy cup!
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BY WILLIAM MARSHAK PHOTOS BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW
spanned decades from when they met in 1963; Webb was then an assistant football coach at San Jose State. Previously he spent a little over a week as football coach at Mission San Jose High School in Fremont before San
assistant coach at Washington High School (Fremont). In the 1980s, a counselor at the Kennedy High School required surgery and to fill his position during his absence, others were shuffled including Coach Mike from Physical Education to Student Activities Director. This left an opening for a temporary substitute… John Webb. Without any long term commitment, saying, “I only plan on being here a year or two,” Coach Webb became a big part of a championship season in 1988 and as Coach Mike says, “The two years turned into nearly 30 years we worked together!” He adds, “He was the type of guy you just want to be around all the time.” Great coaching is applicable to all walks of life and Coach Webb was a master at the winning for-
Jose State expanded their coaching staff and offered him a position. Webb could boast that while at Mission San Jose High School, he was never beaten! Over the years, Webb briefly left coaching for a short career in the radio business, but was never far from coaching and kids. Webb was even asked – and declined – at one time to join the coaching staff of professional football with his friend Bill Walsh, who he worked for as an
mula of, as Coach Mike says, “matching kids to their abilities.” Both of these iconic coaches knew that the key component for success is “compassion for kids” and the desire to “get the best out of them, by letting them know that they are important to you.” Although other coaching career paths were open to Webb, he would offer a modest response, “I am happy with what I am doing,” remaining as an integral and beloved part of the John F.
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andles burned brightly, their light revealing somber reflections amidst the darkness on the evening of November 26, 2013. Throughout the Tri-Cities, word had quickly spread that John Webb, beloved coach, teacher and mentor whose influence extended far beyond football fields, died in an unfortunate series of events on I-680 the previous weekend. Hundreds
attended an impromptu memorial organized by students and admirers at John F. Kennedy High School in Fremont, his home school for over 25 years. During his life, Coach Webb not only ignited bright memories and a passion for learning and life among students, teachers, fellow coaches and many others he knew, but radiated a caring demeanor that touched, influenced and supported them. The school mascot, Titans, was appropriate for Webb. He was a giant man in a small package with roots in professional sports; his father played baseball for the St. Louis Browns. Former JFK High School Football Coach and close friend, Peter
Michaelitos – “Coach Mike” – recalled reminiscing with Webb about his days on the gridiron as a defensive back for San Jose State, sharing the field with many well-known sports personalities such as Dick Vermeil and Paul Wiggin. Coach Webb would chuckle when he spoke about his small build and 135-140 lbs. that didn’t fill out the football jersey he wore. His number was 22 but when the jersey was tucked in, the bottom portion wasn’t visible and Webb said he became a double question mark. Coach Mike calls Webb a “football encyclopedia” who forgot more than most people would ever know about the game. The connection between the two
Basketball Cal State East Bay Report Women November 25, 2013 Nevada 79, Cal State East Bay 62
SUBMITTED BY SCOTT CHISHOLM Cal State East Bay women finished its non-conference schedule suffering a 79-62 road loss to Division I Nevada on Monday. The Pioneers matched the second half scoring total of the Wolfpack but were unable to overcome a 17-point halftime deficit. Brianna Terrance led East Bay with 15 points. Stephanie Lopez finished with 14 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Danielle Peacon contributed 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the floor. Danika Sharp led Nevada (3-2) with 19 points and four assists. Nyasha Lesure posted a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Men Nov. 26, 2013 Cal State East Bay 83, William Jessup 72
SUBMITTED BY STEVE CONNOLLY The Cal State East Bay men’s basketball team was victorious in its home opener on November 26th, defeating visiting William Jessup University by a score of 83-72. It was the first game - and win - in Pioneer Gym for CSUEB under first-year head coach Gus Argenal. East Bay is now 2-3 heading into conference play. Gabe Kindred (Oakland, Calif.) and Nick Grieves (Aptos, Calif.) led the Pioneers with 17 points each. Jacari Whitfield notched 16 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds. WJU’s Corey Clement led all players with 30 points and 19 rebounds.
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Hayward Police Log SUBMITTED BY SGT. MARK ORMSBY, HAYWARD PD Sunday, November 17 Hayward Fire Department personnel view a fight in front of Club Me at 12:13 a.m. When Officers arrive and find numerous females arguing and resisting the security staff ’s attempts to separate the participants. One person is taken to jail for being drunk in public and resisting officers. Officer sees an occupied vehicle with its passengers smoking marijuana at the dead end of 12th Ave. at 5 p.m. The 17 year old suspect (Manon Block gang member) hides a loaded .40 cal stolen pistol under the passenger seat. Gun recovered and suspect arrested. Monday, November 18 Homicide occurred at 24000 Amador St – Centennial Park: Officers responded to a report of shots fired at the park at 3;57 p.m. They locate a 17 year old male (V) suffering from gunshot wounds. He is transported to Eden Hospital and is pronounced shortly thereafter. Tuesday, November 19 Sgt. Ormsby advised that two suspects were taken into custody in Modesto for the Amador St. homicide. The suspects are now in custody. Wednesday, November 20 Residential CAT Burglary on the 25000 block of Ironwood Ct. Suspect entered the home by removing window pain and snuck up to second floor where he found the Vic-
tim sleeping. The suspect covered the victim’s mouth with his hand and held a knife to her throat. Suspect told victim he would not harm her as long as she did not try to stop him. Suspect fled prior to HPD arrival at 4:07 p.m. The suspect was a black male adult wearing a dark blue 3/4 length jacket, possible green or grey hood, brown pants), was last seen walking through the pedestrian gate into the adjacent park on Depot. Suspect is still at large. A vehicle was stolen from the complex (vehicle’s keys were left inside) on the 100 block of Winton at 9:25 p.m. A bicycle was left behind by the suspect. Moments later, the vehicle was spotted on Hesperian bearing West by an officer. The vehicle was followed to Stone Place, where the suspect was taken into custody without incident. The driver and passenger suspects both have prior history for auto theft. The driver had a parole warrant and the passenger a no bail warrant for auto theft. Thursday, November 21 Follow up to an Armed Robbery Investigation on the 24000 block of Santa Clara: Victim in this incident located the suspect vehicle in Oakland on MacArthur Blvd on 11/20/2013 and contacts OPD at 12 p.m. who in turn contacts HPD CIB. The victim positively ID’s the registered owner of the vehicle as the suspect in the armed robbery. OPD stops the suspect driving the vehicle near his residence. Suspect is arrested for robbery and a search warrant is executed on the suspect’s residence by CIB personnel. The weapon used in the robbery, a loaded MAC-10 assault weapon, is
Kennedy High School coaching and teaching team. A veritable Renaissance Man, Coach Webb not only excelled in coaxing the best from football players, his talent extended to classrooms where he taught Geometry, Algebra, World History, U.S. History, English and Woodshop. According to Coach Mike, “He could teach almost anything; he was a very well-read person, always looking for the next adventure.” JFK Principal Eddie Velez spoke about Webb’s versatility as a teacher and his innovative approach to teaching and support of students. “He would never give up on kids and support them through any problems they had no matter if it took a while to get there. I believe that is why the kids liked him so much. He was someone who let you think on your own.” Always innovative, Webb worked with other teachers to create a program that allowed students to study mathematic disciplines such as algebra and geometry then apply that knowledge for practical purposes in woodshop construction projects. The impromptu memorial gathering was filled with comments about how Coach Webb was a major factor in many lives. Coach Mike summed up his feelings and those of many others when he said, “The moment I met John, I knew something very good had to happen at Kennedy; His life was to be with kids. He was a great guy!” A permanent memorial to Coach Webb is planned for the future. Right now, Principal Velez says the school is just trying to come to terms with the sudden departure of a highly respected, loved and innovative person who was a pivotal part of their lives. All of this will take time since, as Velez says, “You don’t just replace a John Webb.” Funeral services are scheduled for December 11, 2013 in Brentwood.
recovered along with a large quantity of marijuana. Additional charges will be pending on the suspect. Friday, November 22 During an officer safety search on the 700 block of B St. at 2:07 p.m., a loaded .45 cal Glock handgun found concealed inside subject’s vest. A large knife with a 7” blade also found in a sheath hanging from his belt. Subject was taken into custody for a concealed firearm. Tuesday, November 26 In the early morning hours, HPD received two phone calls, one reporting a burglary and another reporting someone hearing gunshots. The phone calls came from the 1900 block of B Street. A male subject was visiting at the address and got into an argument over money. Two males got into a physical altercation and the male subject left and returned a short time later. He broke open the living room window and climbed through, armed with an AK-47. The occupants (one male and one female) ran to a bedroom, at which point the male subject fired one shot through the living room wall into the bedroom (hitting no one). The male subject then fired another shot through the bedroom door (again striking no one) and the male victim climbed out the back window and fled. The male subject entered the bedroom, and asked the female victim where she kept her money. Before leaving, the male suspect reportedly stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the living room.
Real Estate Report Best U.S. Cities for Home Sellers; Bay Area Tops the List SUBMITTED BY NICK JOHNSON Ranking of America’s best cities for home sellers was released November 18, 2013 by Movoto, an online real estate brokerage. Based on the following desirable factors, Fremont, San Francisco and San Jose topped the list: -Total Homes for Sale Per Capita -Median Days on Market -Crime Rate -School Quality -Lower Unemployment Rate
1. Fremont, CA 2. San Francisco, CA 3. San Jose, CA 4. Honolulu, HI 5. San Diego, CA 6. Plano, TX 7. Chula Vista, CA 8. Seattle, WA 9. Chandler, AZ 10. Gilbert, AZ For additional information, visit: http://www.movoto.com/blog/top-ten/best-cities-for-home-sellers/
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PUBLIC NOTICES CIVIL CITACIÓN DE COMPARECENCIA REFERENTE AL TEMA DE LIBERACIÓN DE LA CUSTODIA Y EL CONTROL PARENTAL CASO NÚMERO: A59215 Referente a YULISA MIA TORRES MACIAS Fecha de nacimiento 28/06/2009 Menor de edad A: HÉCTOR VEGA Por la presente queda usted notificado que debe comparecer ante el Tribunal Superior del Estado de California, Condado de San Diego, en el Departamento Uno del TRIBUNAL SUPERIOR DE CALIFORNIA, CONDADO DE SAN DIEGO, División Central, Tribunal de Menores, 2851 Meadow Lark, San Diego, Condado de San Diego, CA 92123 EL DÍA 13 DE DICIEMBRE DEL 2013, A LAS 9:00 DE LA MAÑANA, para mostrar causa, si la tuviera, de por qué no habría que declarar la liberación de la custodia y el control parental de la menor YULISA MIA TORRES MACIAS (*para el propósito de la colocación para adopción) tal y como pide la solicitud. Usted queda notificado que si uno de los padres o ambos están presentes a la hora y en el lugar arriba indicados, el juez leerá la solicitud y, si se le pide, podrá explicar el efecto que surtirá la aprobación de tal solicitud y, si se le pide, el juez explicará cualquier término o afirmación allí contenido y la naturaleza del proceso, sus procedimientos y posibles consecuencias y podrá dar continuación al asunto durante no más de 30 dias para permitir el nombramiento de abogados o para dar al abogado tiempo para prepararse. Es posible que el tribunal nombre a un abogado para representar a la menor pueda o no la menor asumir el costo de un abogado. Si comparece uno de los padres y no tiene condiciones de pagar a un abogado, el tribunal nombrará a un abogado para que represente a cada padre que comparezca al menos que se renuncie con conocimiento e inteligentemente a tal representación. Si usted desea buscar el consejo de un abogado referente a este asunto, deberá hacerlo pronto para que se entregue al tribunal su declaración, si la tuviera, a tiempo. Fecha: 11 DE SEPTIEMBRE DEL 2013 por K CHHAY, Delegado, Secretario del Tribunal Superior 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10/13 CNS-2557240# SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO): HF13689961 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name) AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): Gurmeet Singh You are being sued. Lo están demandando. Petitioner’s name is Nombre del demandante: Heidi Marie Singh You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelp california.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 días corridos después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120 ó FL-123) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawh elpcalifornia.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE: The restraining orders on page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO: Las órdenes de restricción que figuran en la página 2 valen para ambos cónyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, the court may order you to pay all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for yourself or for the other party. If this happens, the party ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the order to pay waived court fees. AVISO: Si se emite un fallo u orden de manutención, la corte puede ordenar que usted pague parte de, o todas las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentas a petición de usted o de la otra parte. Si esto ocurre, la parte ordenada a pagar estas cuotas debe recibir aviso y la oportunidad de solicitar una audiencia para anular la orden de pagar las cuotas exentas. 1. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court of California, 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): In Pro Per, Heidi Marie Singh, 1327 Navy Street, San Leandro, CA 94577 Date (Fecha): August 1, 2013 Leah T. Wilson, Executive Officer/Clerk, by (Secretario, por) Patsy Smith, Deputy (Asistente) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served AVISO A LA PERSONA QUE RECIBIÓ LA ENTREGA: Esta entrega se realiza as an individual. (a usted como individuo.) 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10/13 CNS-2556752# SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO): HF13690898 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name) AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): Sharon Stone You are being sued. Lo están demandando. Petitioner’s name is Nombre del demandante: William Stone You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelp california.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 días corridos después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120 ó FL-123) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal
Newark Police Log SUBMITTED BY NEWARK PD Monday, November 18 Officer Arroyo arrested Kavya Kognte for Petty Theft at 5:40 p.m. Kavya was stopped for shoplifting by Macy’s Loss Prevention. Macy’s retrieved over 16 items of clothing and jewelry from Kavya’s purse. Kavya was released on a citation.
de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawh elpcalifornia.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE: The restraining orders on page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO: Las órdenes de restricción que figuran en la página 2 valen para ambos cónyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, the court may order you to pay all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for yourself or for the other party. If this happens, the party ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the order to pay waived court fees. AVISO: Si se emite un fallo u orden de manutención, la corte puede ordenar que usted pague parte de, o todas las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentas a petición de usted o de la otra parte. Si esto ocurre, la parte ordenada a pagar estas cuotas debe recibir aviso y la oportunidad de solicitar una audiencia para anular la orden de pagar las cuotas exentas. 1. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court, County of Alameda, 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544 2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Philip Sarmiento, Esq., 1320 Decoto Road, Suite 140, Union City, CA 95487, Tel: (510) 258-8091 Date (Fecha): Aug 7, 2013 LEAH T. WILSON Executive Officer/ Clerk, by (Secretario, por) ALEX KOSENKO, JR., Deputy (Asistente) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served AVISO A LA PERSONA QUE RECIBIÓ LA ENTREGA: Esta entrega se realiza as an individual. (a usted como individuo.) 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3/13 CNS-2555370#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 484902 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J & D Custom Cabinets, 5423 Central Av., Suite #13, Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda Julio R. Chamale, 36436 Buckeye St., 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/ Julio R. Chamale This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 13, 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). 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/13 CNS-2563237# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 484831 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Cal Bear Scientific and Engineering, 2452 Silsby Ave., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Jeffrey E. Huling, 2452 Silsby Ave., 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/ Jeffrey Huling This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 8, 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). 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/13 CNS-2560973# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 484913 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Irvington Auto Center, 43600 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda Michael T. Nguyen, 4417 Elaiso Common, Fremont, CA 94536 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Michael Nguyen This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 13, 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
Tuesday, November 19 Officers responded at 1:58 p.m. to Check N Go located at 35111 Newark Boulevard for an armed robbery that had just occurred. *Suspect #1- Black Male Adult, 45-50 years old and wearing green colored clothing. *Suspect #2- Black Female Adult, 45-50 years old was wearing a jacket with khaki pants and possessed a dark colored revolver. Both suspects fled on foot to-
14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/13 CNS-2560684# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 484914 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Irvington Auto Service, 493 Washington Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Minh Kha Nguyen, 4497 Cherrywood Ave., 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 11/12/13 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/ Nguyen Minh This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 13, 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). 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/13 CNS-2560681# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 484986 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Silicon Valley Education Association, 4861 Ridgewood Dr., Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda Shamin Mo, 4861 Ridgewood 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 11/8/2013 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/ Shamin Mo This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 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), 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). 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10/13 CNS-2558921# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 484632 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OK Noodle House, 5492 Central Ave., Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda. Yuan Jun Xin, 1884 Anne Marie Ct., San Jose, CA 95132. Qi Chang Liu, 38863 Fremont Bvld. Apt. 47, Fremont, CA 94536. This business is conducted by a joint venture The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 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/ Yuan Jun Xin Qi Chang Liu This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 1, 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). 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3/13 CNS-2555175#
GOVERNMENT CITY OF UNION CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the City of Union City for the purpose of considering the following project applications: Site Development Review (SD-13-004) The property owner, Hung and Lin Leung Trust, is applying for Site Development Review, SD-13004, to rebuild a portion of a fire-damaged shopping center and upgrade the existing façade of the remaining portions of the building. The project scope also includes the installation of new trash enclosures on the rear of the building and minor parking lot upgrades to accommodate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.The project site is located at 31845-31887 Alvarado Blvd. (APN: 483-0076-012-02 & 483-0076-004-02), which is located in the Community Commercial (CC) Zoning District. The City Council reviewed the project at its October 22, 2013 meeting and referred the application back to the Planning Commission based on the property owner’s request to revise the project design to reduce construction costs. Notice is also given that this project is considered exempt under Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Interested persons are invited to submit written comments prior to, and may testify at, the Public Hearing. Details regarding the Public Hearing are listed below. For further information, contact Carmela Campbell, Planning Manager, at (510) 675-5316. Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, December 19, 2013 Said hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. In the Council Chambers of City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. The Planning Commission meeting packet, which includes the meeting agenda and project staff report, can be accessed on-line on the City’s Agendas and Minutes webpage which is located at http://www.unioncity.org/gov/agendas.htm Meeting packets are generally available on-line the Friday before the meeting. City Hall is accessible by Union City Transit lines 1A, 1B, 3, 4 and AC Transit line 97. BART riders can transfer to these bus routes at the UC BART station. For information, please contact: Union City Transit at (510) 471-1411, AC Transit at (510)
wards Newark Boulevard. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken. Officer Homayoun investigated. Wednesday, November 20 Officers responded at 11 a.m. to a theft that had just occurred at Home Depot, 5401 Thornton Ave. The suspects left in a gold colored van. Officer Eriksen located the van and after a short failure to yield, the vehicle stopped on the Mowry Ave. off-
891-4777, or BART at (510) 465-2278. JOAN MALLOY Economic & Community Development Director 12/3/13 CNS-2563657# CITY OF UNION CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the City of Union City for the purpose of considering the following project applications: Site Development Review (SD-13-002) and Variance (V-13-002) The applicant, Stantec on behalf of AutoZone, is seeking Site Development Review (SD-13-002) and Variance (V-13-002) approval to construct a new 7,928 square foot AutoZone building on a vacant lot located at 34575 Alvarado-Niles Road (APN: 087-0002-154) between Taco Bell and an existing shopping center. The Variance request is to exceed the maximum height limit (35’-2” where 30’ is specified), eliminate the eastern side yard setback, and provide two fewer parking spaces than required by code (18 stalls where 20 are required). The project scope also includes related site work and the installation of a new trash enclosure. The site is located in the CN, Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning District. Notice is also given that this project is considered exempt under Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Interested persons are invited to submit written comments prior to, and may testify at, the Public Hearing. Details regarding the Public Hearing are listed below. For further information, contact Avalon Schultz, Senior Planner, at (510) 675-5321. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, December 19, 2013 Said hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. In the Council Chambers of City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. The Planning Commission meeting packet, which includes the meeting agenda and staff report for this project, can be accessed on-line on the City’s Agendas and Minutes webpage which is located at http://www.unioncity.org/gov/agendas.htm. Meeting packets are generally available on-line the Friday before the meeting. City Hall is accessible by Union City Transit lines 1A, 1B, 3, 4 and AC Transit line 97. BART riders can transfer to these bus routes at the UC BART station. For information, please contact: Union City Transit at (510) 471-1411, AC Transit at (510) 891-4777, or BART at (510) 465-2278. JOAN MALLOY Economic & Community Development Director 12/3/13 CNS-2562988#
PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MABEL M. LUI CASE NO. RP13703518
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Mabel M. Lui A Petition for Probate has been filed by Raphael Mak in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. The Petition for Probate requests that Raphael Mak be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 1-22-14 at 9:30AM in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, Calif 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Gerard Lam, 1407 Webster Street, Suite 216, Oakland, California 94612, Telephone: (510) 4656685
ity will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 1-28-14 at 9:30 am in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: GENE L. SMITH, 300 Pinto Court, Vallejo, CA 94591, Telephone: 707557-2862 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/13 CNS-2562918#
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WINTON SINCLAIR TURNER CASE NO. RP13696684
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Winton Sinclair Turner A Petition for Probate has been filed by Soojung Ko Hobi in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. The Petition for Probate requests that Soojung Ko Hobi be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 01-21-14 at 9:30 a.m in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King. Jr., Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Clare H. Springs, Diane J. Fong, Springs & Associates, 601 California Street, Suite 1001, San Francisco, CA 94108, Telephone: (415) 675-1090 11/26, 12/3, 12/10/13 CNS-2560504#
PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LARRY CALLOWAY SMITH SR. CASE NO. RP13704068
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Larry Calloway Smith, Sr. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Gene L. Smith in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. The Petition for Probate requests that Gene L. Smith be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This author-
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 16th day of December, 2013 at or after10: 30 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 Jennifer Russell AA8048A 9/25/13 Gregory Dumlao B119 6/20/13 Timothy Gray B136 9/29/13 Venecio Torres B137 7/17/13 Sherry Martinez B185 9/20/13 Jorge Bran B201 9/11/13 Denise Williams B231 8/4/13 Bertha Jackson-Coney B269 8/30/13 Carter Small B286 9/30/13 Sergio Hernandez B296 4/2/13 Frank Safford B309 8/6/13 Yin Hsin Chu B313 9/29/13 Craig Seiden C107 10/3/13 Oliver Allen C118 8/15/13 James Hoffman C170 6/14/13 Gerald Holmes C173 10/12/13 Sonia Young C224 6/10/13 Brenda Rossi C231-32 12/9/12 Maricela Diaz C273 7/1/13 James Hoffman C278 7/30/13 Craig Seiden C283 9/25/13 Nixon Matignas C289 4/30/13 Sonia Young C304 6/10/13 12/3, 12/10/13 CNS-2562462#
ramp of Hwy 880. The suspects had taken saw blades. Officer Katz arrested Otis Watson and Naeem McGhee, both of Oakland, for burglary. Both were booked at Santa Rita Jail. Thursday, November 21 CSO Parks recovered a stolen vehicle at Sports Field Park at 8:59 a.m. The vehicle, a 2005 Dodge Ram, CA lic.# 53572G1, had been reported stolen out of Newark a couple days prior.
At 3:49 a.m., Officer Khairy investigated a vehicle at 37057 Magnolia Street. The stolen vehicle is a Yellow 2002 Pontiac Trans Am. There are no license plates attached to the vehicle. Any person with any information concerning these incidents can contact the non-emergency line at 510-578-4237. Information can also be left anonymously on the “silent witness” hotline at 510-578-4000, extension 500.
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Government Briefs City Council summaries do not include all business transacted at the noted meetings. These outlines represent selected topics and actions. For a full description of agendas, decisions and discussion, please consult the website of the city of interest: Fremont (www.fremont.gov), Hayward (www.hayward-ca.gov), Milpitas (www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov), Newark (www.ci.newark.ca.us), Union City (www.ci.union-city.ca.us).
Union City City Council November 26, 2013 Work Session: The city council held a preliminary discussion on the Measure AA sales tax initiative, which is a 0.5% raise on sales tax, which expires in 2015. Oral Communications State Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett spoke about support for victims of Typhoon Haiyan and funding for transportation projects and Transportation Oriented Development including Union City. Presentations and Proclamations: Resolution honoring Myrla Raymundo for service to the community. Consent Calendar Reappoint Froilan (Roy) Panlilo, Lee Guio and Jo Ann Lew to Planning Commission. Appoint Subru Bhat to the Human Relations commission. Cancel December 24, 2013 council meeting. Acting as successor agency, increase Budget by advancing $250,000 to FY 14-15 Budget from 13-14 FY budget. Public Hearing: Prohibit marijuana dispensaries, E-cigarette bars and hookah lounges, and regulate the sale of cigars, cigarillos and e-cigarettes similar to that of tobacco.
City Manager Reports: Continue resolution concerning appeal of non-conforming use on Horner St. Consider request from New Haven Schools Foundation for a fee waiver for fundraising event scheduled for March 22, 2014. City Commission/Committee Reports: Allow up to five appointees to the Union City Youth Commission of New Haven School District to be students who do not reside in Union City. Application process for Youth Commission modified to include referral for interview regardless of source of nomination source; eliminate Council direct nomination requirement. 4 ayes, 1 nay (Gacoscos) Additional Item Congressman Eric Swalwell reported on Typhoon Haiyan and Congress’ efforts to send aid to the region. He spoke about a bipartisan bill he sponsored to allow start-up businesses to forego payroll taxes for one year. Congressman Swalwell also recognized Myrla Raymundo for her contributions to the community. Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci Aye Vice Mayor Emily Duncan Aye Councilmember Lorrin Ellis Aye Councilmember Pat Gacoscos Aye, 1 Nay Councilmember Jim Navarro Aye
City of Hayward office closures Most non-public safety City of Hayward operations will observe a holiday closure period in December, during which the majority of City offices will be closed. Holiday Closure Period: Monday, December 23, 2013 through Wednesday, January 1, 2014. City services will return to normal operating hours on Thursday, January 2, 2014. Below is a list of frequently used City services and impacts of the closures: • Police, Fire and emergency services will continue to operate as normal. • Maintenance Services will be providing services and can be contacted at 510-881-7745 during normal operating hours of 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. except for the City holidays (12/24-12/25 and 12/31-1/1). The Street Sweeping schedule will remain the same 12/26 – 12/28. • Library – both branches (Main and Weekes) will continue to operate as normal. The Library will be closed on official City holidays. Check the Library website for operating hours and holiday closures: http://library.hayward-ca.gov/ • Utility Services (water/sewer) – for emergency utility services, please call 510-293-7000. • City Hall will be closed. • Bill payment/Revenue Center – Closed during the holiday periods; bills can be paid by using the night box on the outside of City Hall and payments can also be made on-line (instructions available on the City’s website: www.hayward-ca.gov). For emergency utility services, please call 510-293-7000. • Building Permits/Inspections/Fire Marshal’s Office (Permit Center) – the Permit Center will be closed during the holiday periods and services (including permit applications, resubmittals, and inspection requests) will not be available.
• Job applications/Human Resources – the Department will be closed during the holiday periods; go to the City’s website for employment information and applications: www.hayward-ca.gov. • Neighborhood Services – closed during the holiday periods/all services unavailable • City Clerk’s Office – closed during the holiday periods/all services unavailable •Mayor/City Council/City Manager Offices – closed during the holiday periods; the public can contact the Mayor, Council, or City Manager by email. • City Attorney’s Office – closed during the holiday periods; the public can contact the City Attorney by email. • Animal Control Center will be closed 12/2312/25; 12/31 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.; and 1/1 all day - animals may be left in the “overnight box.” There will be staff caring for the animals during the holiday period. • Police Records Counter will be closed 12/2312/25; 12/31 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.; and 1/1 all day – in case of emergency, please call 911 or 510-293-7000. • Airport – The administration office will be closed to the public during the holiday periods. For emergency and routine airfield maintenance needs, call 510-385-1104. Rental payments may be left in the mail slot labeled “20301 Skywest Dr” on the east side of the control tower building. City staff encourages customers and residents to consult the City’s website at www.hayward-ca.gov for additional information about office closures and service impacts during the holiday closure periods. Thank you for your understanding as we balance community needs and the efficiency of City operations during these times.
Post Offices offer Saturday hours during December SUBMITTED BY AUGUSTINE RUIZ JR. Several Post Offices will extend their Saturday retail hours to ease the stress on customers rushing to get their holiday shipments mailed. Those in the Greater TriCity area include: SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 7, 14, 21 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.): FREMONT MAIN 37010 Dusterberry Way Fremont, CA 94537
Dec. 2 Priority Mail International Dec. 10 APO/FPO Military Priority Mail and First-Class Mail Dec. 10 Priority Mail Express International Dec. 14 Standard Post Dec. 16 Global Express Guaranteed Dec. 17 Priority Mail Express Military Service Dec. 20 First-Class Mail Dec. 21 Priority Mail
HAYWARD MAIN 24438 Santa Clara St. Hayward, CA 94544 SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 7, 14 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.): MILPITAS MAIN 450 S. Abel St. Milpitas, CA 95035 Mail-By Dates: To ensure that holiday mail and packages are delivered on time, the Postal Service recommends keeping the following mailing and shipping deadlines in mind:
Dec. 23 Priority Mail Express
BUSIEST MAILING DELIVERY DAYS: Busiest Mailing Day – cards, letters, packages Monday December 16 Busiest Delivery Day – cards and letters Wednesday December 18 Busiest Delivery Day – packages Thursday December 19
Swalwell announces bill to bring relief to CA communities SUBMITTED BY ALLISON BORMEL
U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) announced on November 26, 2013, the
L to R: East Bay EDA Director Darien Louie, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Fremont Mayor Bill Harrison, Union City Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci.
Restarting Local Economies Act of 2013, which would make it easier for communities in California to obtain federal redevelopment funding. In 2011, the state legislature voted and California closed all of the state’s roughly 400 redevelopment agencies (RDAs), leaving localities without a source to fund much-needed development. In the Fifteenth Congressional District, the loss was over $50 million. Swalwell was joined at the press conference by Fremont Mayor Bill Harrison, Union City Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci, and East Bay Economic Development Alliance Director Darien Louie. Swalwell introduced the legislation at an empty lot [Unified Site] in Fremont, which was slated for mixed-use development with housing and retail; the closure of the Fremont RDA delayed the project. “The state’s closure of redevelopment agencies has effectively stalled local economic development across the East Bay. With that funding taken away by the State of California, too much land remains unde-
veloped and potential jobs sit on the sidelines,” said Swalwell. “Redevelopment was the best tool for a city like Fremont to create economic development, build affordable housing, and put people to work,” said Harrison. “The loss of redevelopment hurts our city now and in the future, and anything we can do to replace redevelopment should be considered by the Congress. I applaud Congressman Swalwell for his leadership on this issue; he comes from local government and knows what it would do for our cities and communities.” “The dissolution of redevelopment agencies in California left Union City with unfinished development in our Intermodal Station District,” said DutraVernaci. “The area around the Union City BART station is planned for high-density transit-oriented development, which furthers state and regional goals to create more sustainable communities. We welcome the opportunity to compete for federal grant dollars to complete this important project.”
The federal government’s Economic Development Administration’s Economic Adjustment Assistance program provides competitive grants to localities for redevelopment projects, should they meet specific criteria related to challenges to their economy. Swalwell’s legislation would include the closure of a government entity – such as a redevelopment agency – as a specific example of an economic challenge to a region, allowing California localities to more easily compete for federal funds. In addition, Swalwell’s bill also would allow greater federal funding contributions to redevelopment activities in cities hurt by an RDA closure – even up to 100 percent of the project’s cost. “This legislation solves a problem facing our cities and represents a commonsense approach to grow our local economies, create jobs, and move the East Bay forward,” added Swalwell.
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10 lines/$10/ 10 Weeks $50/Year Rotary Club of Niles We meet Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Washington Hospital West 2500 Mowry Ave. Conrad Anderson Auditorium, Fremont www.nilesrotary.org
(510) 739-1000
Rotary Club 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
Dawn Breakers Lions Club Our Motto is: WE SERVE Meetings -1st & 3rd Thursdays 6:45am-8am El Patio Restaurant 37311 Fremont, Blvd., Fremont We welcome Men & Women with desire to serve our community 510-371-4065 for Free Brochure
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
Friendship Force of San Francisco Bay Area Experience a country and its culture with local hosts and promote global goodwill. Clubs in 56 countries. Visit Australia in Feb. Host French in Sept. Monthly programs & socials. www.ffsfba.org www.thefriendshipforce.org Call 510-794-6844 or 793-0857.
Afro-American Cultural & Historical Society, Inc. Meetings: Third Saturday 5:30pm in member homes Call: 510-793-8181 for location Email: contact@aachisi.com See web for Speical Events www.aachis.com We welcome all new members Celebrating 40th anniversary
The League of Women Voters invites you to visit our website at www.lwvfnuc.org
NARFE National Assoc of Active and Retired Federal Employees
You'll find valuable information about your community and voter issues. Keep up to date & learn about our Tri-City area monthly programs. Our programs are non-partisan and free to the public.
Meet 4th Friday of Month Fremont Senior Center Central Park @ Noon All current or retired Federal Employees are welcome. Call Ellen 510-656-7973
Hayward Demos Democratic Club Monthly meetings-learn about current issues from experts, speak with officials. Annual special events such as Fall Festival, Pot-lucks and more Meetings open to all registered Democrats. For information www.haywarddemos.org
Bring Your Heart to Hospice Hold a hand, lend an ear, be a hospice volunteer. Vitas Innovative Hospice Care Call Alicia Schwemer at 408/964/6800 or Visit Vitas.com/Volunteers
Celebrate Recovery Free yourself from any hurt, hang-up or habit Join us at 33450 9th street Union City Thursdays 7pm -9pm or call anytime 510-586-5747 or 510-520-2769
SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments) Domestic Violence Support Group (Drop In & FREE) Tue. Hayward PD 1-4 pm (510) 293-7125 Wed. Fremont PD 9 am-1pm (510) 790-6939 Thu. San Leandro PD 9 am-12pm (510) 577-3267
Serious Mental Illness Free 12 week course for caregivers of someone with a serious mental illness. Starting Jan 11 From 9am-11:30am in Fremont. Registration required. Contact: Joe Rose at 510-378-1578 or email to info@NAMIacs.org www.NAMI.org
Maitri Immigration Program 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.
AARP Newark Meetings Newark Senior Center 7401 Enterprise Drive., Newark last Monday of each month at 10:00 am. All seniors (50+) are welcome to attend Contact 510-402-8318 http://aarp-newark-californiawebs.com/
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
Sun Gallery Holiday Boutique Event All kinds of hand made items for Holiday Gift Giving. Supports our Children’s Art Programs 1015 E Street Hayward Thursday, Sat & Sun 10-4pm Fri noon-6pm 510-581-4050 Need Vendors Also
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
Fremont Area Writers 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 www.cwc-fremontareawriters.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF FREMONT We meet Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m. Fremont/Newark Hilton 39900 Balentine Drive, Newark www.kiwanisfremont.org Contact Elise Balgley at (510) 693-4524
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:Accgr43@gmail.com Or call Tracy (510) 793-6472 American Cribbage Congress www.cribbage.org
Writers Open Mic Share your creativity with an audience! 7-9 p.m. fourth Mondays BookSmart, Lower Level, NewPark Mall, in Newark Tony Pino (510) 857-6722 www.cwc-fremontareawriters.org
Interested in Portuguese Culture and Traditions? PFSA (Portuguese Fraternal Society of America) Promotes youth scholarships, community charities, and cultural events. All are welcome. Contact 510-483-7676 www.mypfsa.org
510-494-1999 tricityvoice@aol.com
Shout out to your community Our readers can post information including: Activities Announcements For sale Garage sales Group meetings Lost and found For the extremely low cost of $10 for up to 10 weeks, your message will reach thousands of friends and neighbors every Friday in the TCV printed version and continuously online. TCV has the right to reject any posting to the Community Bulletin Board. Payment must be received in advance.
Payment is for one posting only. Any change will be considered a new posting and incur a new fee. The “NO” List: • No commercial announcements, services or sales • No personal services (escort services, dating services, etc.) • No sale items over $100 value • No automobile or real estate sales • No animal sales (nonprofit humane organization adoptions accepted) • No P.O. boxes unless physical address is verified by TCV
FREE AIRPLANE RIDES FOR KIDS AGES 8-17 Young Eagles Hayward Airport various Saturdays www.vaa29.org Please call with questions (510) 703-1466 youngeagles29@aol.com
Kennedy High School Flea Market First Saturday Every Month Except January 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. All Spaces $20 For more info call 510-657-4070 x27150 bsterling@fremont.k12.ca.us 39999 Blacow Rd., Fremont
Unity of Fremont A Positive Path for Spiritual Living 12:30 am Sunday Service 1351 Driscoll Rd (at Christian Science Church), Fremont 510-797-5234 www.unityoffremont.org “The Church of the Daily Word”
Steps Along the Way
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Caring, Sharing, Serving God 38801 Blacow Rd., Fremont Sun Worship:8:45am 11:00am Child-care provided.Education for all ages: 10:00am. Nacho Sunday: First Sunday of every month. (510)793-6285 www.holytrinityfremont.org
Messiah Lutheran Church
The Journey to Healing and Wholeness from hurts and hangups using the 12 steps Wednesday nights 7pm New Hope Community Church 2190 Peralta Blvd., Fremont www.newhopefremont.org 510-739-0430
Church Service - Sunday 10 a.m. Bible Study - Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School 2nd & 4th Sunday each month @ 11:15am and community events 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward Phone: (510) 782-6727 www.MessiahHayward.org
Troubled by someone’s drinking? Help is Here!
Serious Mental Illness
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups A no cost program of support for people suffering from effects of alcoholism in a friend or loved one. Call 276-2270 for meeting information email: Easyduz@gmail.com www/ncwsa.org You are not alone.
Free courses and presentations for caregivers of someone with a serious mental illness and those with a mental illness in Alameda County. For details, confidentially contact: Joe Rose at 510-378-1578 or email to info@NAMIacs.org www.NAMI.org
The Union City Historical Museum
Help with Math & Reading
FREMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFERS CHINESE IMMERSION K THRU 6TH GRADE Immerse your child in Mandarin with a diverse group of students. The benefits of a dual language will last a lifetime. Call 24/7 (510) 857-1038
Tri-City Ecology Center
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
You can make a difference by helping Newark children with Math and reading. If you can give one hour a week, you can give a life-long gift of learning to a child. Contact 510-797-2703 dia aarp 4486@yahoo.com
Your local environmental leader! Eco-Grants available to Residents & Organizations of the Tri-City area working on Environmental projects. www.tricityecology.org Office open Thursdays, 11am-2pm 3375 Country Dr., Fremont 510-783-6222
Help with Home Repairs from Alameda County
New DimensionChorus Men’s 4 Part Vocal Harmony In the “Barbershop” style
Little Lamb Preschool Open House Saturday, March 15
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/
The Bridge of Faith Christmas Crafts Boutique 27343 Whitman, Hayward December 7, 8am-4pm Starts 10am Santa presents Bring own cameras Arts-CraftsRaffle-Bake Sale! Contact: Priscilla For Details 510-861-2680 Kauaistar59@yahoo.com
Thursdays at 7pm Calvary Luther Church 12500 Via Magdelena SanLorenzo Contact: ncchorus@Yahoo.com 510-332-2489
50th Year Class Reunion Washington High School Class of 64’ & Friends September 26 & 27, 2014 Spin A Yarn Steakhouse,Fremont Contact Joan Martin Graham billjoan3@pacbell.net
1pm-4pm. Drop in and visit the class rooms ad meet the teachers. Registration information will be available. Free ice cream sundaes. Everyone invited!
Premier Soccer Development Program Tryout for U11 & U14 Boys PSDP is designed to identify and develop talented, committed youth soccer players Call 510-516-3031 or Email TCPSDP@gmail.com Signup now by Visiting http://tcpsdp.wix.com/psdp
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HOME SALES REPORT CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 06 Highest $: 816,000 Median $: 419,000 Lowest $: 194,500 Average $: 488,917 ADDRESS
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19205 Carlton Avenue 18226 Crest Avenue 22000 Queen Street 22073 Young Avenue 25279 Buckeye Drive 22015 Chaparral Lane
94546 94546 94546 94546 94552 94552
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602,000 500,000 402,000 419,000 816,000 194,500
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FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 26 Highest $: 1,265,000 Median $: Lowest $: 245,000 Average $: ADDRESS
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38249 Alta Drive 3453 Baywood Terrace #201 1540 Bridges Court 36612 Cabrillo Drive 842 Cashew Way 38672 Country Terrace 38736 Crane Terrace #6 4544 Portola Drive 4711 Sterling Drive 39139 Argonaut Way #112 43252 Chatterton Court 4625 Fanwood Terrace 39149 Guardino Drive #356 40329 Landon Avenue 4835 Porter Street 3360 Rockett Drive 4691 Wheeler Drive 138 Action Court 45577 Bridgeport Drive 1973 Ocaso Camino 43219 Portofino Terrace 42257 Troyer Avenue 42830 Via Puebla 4136 Jamaica Terrace 34558 Pueblo Terrace 34307 Tupelo Street
94536 94536 94536 94536 94536 94536 94536 94536 94536 94538 94538 94538 94538 94538 94538 94538 94538 94539 94539 94539 94539 94539 94539 94555 94555 94555
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788,500 355,000 825,000 450,000 705,000 333,000 546,000 490,000 870,000 245,000 380,000 400,000 268,000 510,000 572,000 438,000 465,000 726,000 1,265,000 1,070,000 650,000 850,000 642,000 310,000 420,000 900,000
1748 1083 2184 976 1590 1003 1534 1246 1788 864 1340 1027 693 1064 1436 950 1152 1000 2500 2407 1196 1556 1242 884 840 1929
1959 1987 1985 1953 1959 1979 1985 1953 1953 1974 1954 1971 1987 1962 1968 1954 1960 1960 1984 1979 2006 1954 1971 1970 1988 1991
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HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 16 Highest $: 550,000 Median $: Lowest $: 177,000 Average $: ADDRESS
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18465 Hunter Avenue 971 Leonardo Way 23644 Nevada Road 23039 Palazzo Del Kayla 316 Perkins Drive 608 Quincy Way 755 Sunset Boulevard 22729 Yolo Street 121 Cassia Drive 29501 Holyoke Avenue 24666 Lyell Way 24207 Silva Avenue 27929 Thackeray Avenue 27503 Coronado Way 24841 Kay Avenue 21083 Gary Drive #104
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510,000 595,135
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MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 07 Highest $: 812,000 Median $: 599,000 Lowest $: 95,000 Average $: 565,071 113 Alton Street 95035 599,000 3 1556 1957 10-30-13 166 Carnegie Drive 95035 95,000 3 908 1955 04-30-85 1837 Girard Drive 95035 531,500 4 1158 1960 10-30-13 1049 Grayson Way 95035 788,000 3 1715 1988 10-30-13 2220 Mesa Verde Drive 95035 812,000 4 1899 1971 10-30-13 412 Sandhurst Drive 95035 705,000 3 1536 1997 10-30-13 155 South Gadsden Drive 95035 425,000 4 1187 1958 10-30-13
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SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES:08 Highest $: 541,000 Median $: 386,500 Lowest $: 240,000 Average $: 394,438 ADDRESS
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161 Farrelly Drive 468 Juana Avenue 555 Lewis Avenue 2070 Wallace Avenue 730 Woodland Avenue 2160 Manchester Road 2170 Somerset Avenue 1248 Victor Avenue
94577 94577 94577 94577 94577 94578 94578 94579
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448,000 240,000 541,000 345,000 465,000 386,500 325,000 405,000
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SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 03 Highest $: 410,000 Median $: 408,000 Lowest $: 180,000 Average $: 332,667 ADDRESS
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1362 Cobblestone Lane 16178 Via Del Robles 17360 Via Melina
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UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES:02 Highest $: 600,000 Median $: Lowest $: 550,000 Average $: ADDRESS
4525 Darcelle Drive 32769 Olympiad Court
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1953 2568
1975 10-22-13 1999 10-22-13
Fremont Unified: Enrollment 2014-2015 SUBMITTED BY DENNIE MARENCO
The Fremont Unified School District’s (FUSD) Student Support Services Department will be hosting 2014-2015 enrollment informational meetings during the month of December for parents of new elementary students to the district. If you have a new student to enroll in one of FUSD’s schools, please plan to attend one of the following parent informational meetings: December 4 at Irvington High –
Want to drink wine, enjoy a dessert or two, and spread some holiday cheer this season? If so, join the Board of Directors of Drivers for Survivors as they kick off the holiday season with wine, hors d’oeuvres, dessert, a silent auction and fine dining drawing. Drivers for Survivors, a nonprofit serving Fremont, Newark, and Union City, is dedicated to providing free transportation services and supportive companionship during treatments for ambulatory cancer patients living in the Tri-City area. DFS’ goal is to alleviate the stress associated with some of the more practical aspects of a cancer diagnosis, leaving the patient free to focus on their health and essential treatments.
DFS is currently recruiting volunteer drivers with a five year good driving record and is seeking to raise funds to support operational expenses. Please RSVP by Monday, Dec. 9 to events@driversforsurvivors.org Drivers for Survivors Holiday Party 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec 13 The Moore Residence in Fremont Address provided upon RSVP Minimum donation of $35 per person is requested and appreciated
367,000 363,938
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Cafeteria, 41800 Blacow Rd. December 9 at Kennedy High – Cafeteria, 39999 Blacow Rd. December 10 at Washington High – Cafeteria, 38442 Fremont Blvd. December 12 at Mission High – Room C120, 41717 Palm Ave. Each meeting will be held from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. If you have any questions regarding the enrollment informational meetings, please contact the Student Support Services Department at (510) 657-2350 ext. 12202, 12204 or 12665.
SUBMITTED BY DAVID OJAKIAN Curtain Call Performing Arts (CCPA) is proud to present Melissa Modifer in Concert, the first concert in the 2013-2014 CCPA Concert Series. The series is a follow-up to last year’s set which featured local talented musicians and performers in the intimate setting of the California Conservatory Theatre (CCT). The 2013-2014 concert series will feature a diverse collection of performers year round. The first concert of the season features hometown talent, former CCPA actor, and regional musical theatre standout Melissa Modifer, performing with music director Andy Kust and special guests Brittany Howk and Thomas Kulkus. Now a junior Bachelor of Music candidate at Arizona State University, San Leandro native Melissa Modifer will be back in town for a performance filled with her very own musical theatre fa-
vorites followed by a set of her own original compositions. With musical director and pianist Andy Kust and special guests Brittany Howk and Thomas Kulkus, “In Concert” offers a rare opportunity to see Melissa perform live in her hometown. The show will be a night filled with beautiful, fun, and intimate moments as Modifer takes the audience on a unique journey combining musical theatre, pop, and original pieces. Melissa Modifer Concert Series Dec. 6 – 8 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. performances California Conservatory Theater 999 E 14th St, San Leandro (510) 909-9516 www.curtaincallperformingarts.org Tickets: $10 - $25
BART Director Blalock to speak History and current status of BART SUBMITTED BY BROTHERHOOD OF TEMPLE BETH TORAH On Sunday, December 8, the Brotherhood group of Temple Beth Torah is proud to present Thomas Blalock, BART Board of Directors. Blalock will speak about the history of BART, current status of the extension to Warm Springs and San Jose and other BART activities. A question and answer period will follow. Director Blalock first joined the Board after his District 6 constituents elected him on November 8, 1994. Since then, voters re-elected him in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010 to represent Fremont, Hayward (partial), Newark, Union City and Unincorporated Alameda County (partial). He serves on the Silicon Valley Rapid Transit
Project Policy Advisory Board, whose efforts include the new Warm Springs Station and the future BART extension to Santa Clara County. Director Blalock currently serves as BART’s representative on the Alameda County Transportation Commission. Additionally, he is a member of the governing agencies of three heavy rail services: “Capitol Corridor” (Amtrak’s Sacramento-San Jose service) “San Joaquin InterCity” (Amtrak’s SacramentoBakersfield-Oakland service) “Altamont Corridor Express” (Herzog’s Stockton-San Jose service) Thomas Blalock, BART Board of Directors Sunday, Dec 8 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Temple Beth Torah, Social Hall 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont RSVP: abemaz@pacbell.net $10 general/$8 seniors Breakfast of lox and bagels, eggs, juice and coffee is included
FUSD’s Got Talent needs volunteers SUBMITTED BY FREMONT UNIFIED STUDENT STORE We need high school volunteers for our district-wide Talent Show on December 7, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It will be held at Mission San Jose High School, Room C120. We have 300 students and staff from 27 schools performing at the Show To learn more about the show, visit: http://www.fuss4schools.org/event/fusds-got-talent-2013/
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he Moreau community opens its doors to share the Christmas spirit through visual and performing arts. The Visual Arts Department’s Winter Art Show, “The World is Full of Color,” will include a sampling of visual arts classes that Moreau has to offer, including all levels and all media, from ceramics to digital photography and from Freshman year to Advanced Placement material. The theme “color” represents the diversity of the visual artists at Moreau and their unique points of view and references. You will come away with a sense of inspiration from the ways that students interpret the world around them. The World is Full of Color Friday, Dec 6 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Invaldi Student Center Moreau Catholic High School 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 881-4300 www.moreaucatholic.org Free
Moreau Catholic’s special celebration of Christmas will showcase 85 dancers performing in a variety of styles, from ballet to jazz and modern to ballroom and featuring music ranging from Handel’s “Messiah” to songs from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and the cast of “Glee!” Moreau boasts the first and only Honors Dance class in the State of California meeting the standards of the University of California system and is one of very few high schools in the United States to boast a four-year comprehensive dance program. It is also is the only high school to have a UC ap-
proved honors dance course. The program is under the direction of Angela Demmel, who also chairs the entire Visual and Performing Arts program. On, Dancer! A Celebration of Christmas” Friday, Dec 6 and Saturday, Dec 7 7 p.m. Teves Theatre Moreau Catholic High School 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 881-4300 www.moreaucatholic.org Tickets: $5 Moreau students/alumni, $8 community students/seniors, $10 general admission The Band & Orchestral “Winter Concert” includes a creative mix of Christmas classics, such as “Tidings of Comfort and Joy,” in addition to fresh new pieces, to expose us to a wider palette of holiday traditions from around the world, including “African Bell Song” and “La Media Noche,” from Puerto Rico. Under the direction of Ted Newton, six instrumental music classes will perform, in addition to our support school honor band, with over 160 students performing. The award-winning program has performed around the world, ranging from Orlando and New Orleans to Vancouver, Canada, and Funabashi, Japan. Winter Concert Tuesday, Dec 10 7 p.m. Teves Theatre and Student Center Moreau Catholic High School 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 881-4300
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www.moreaucatholic.org Ticket: $10 for a family, $5 adult, $3 student Moreau Jazz Ensemble’s “Winter Jazz Big Band Concert” will include compositions by John Coltrane, Les Hooper, and Mike Tomaro. Jazz styles to include bebop, swing, and shuffle. The jazz ensemble has received awards at jazz festivals in Folsom, Santa Cruz, Orlando, and New Orleans, and has traveled both nationally and internationally. Ted Newton directs. Winter Jazz Big Band Concert Wednesday, Dec 11 7:30 p.m. Buffington Theater Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Fremont (510) 881-4300 www.moreaucatholic.org Tickets available at the door (Coat and tie suggested) The Choral Department’s “Reviving the Christmas Spirit in Song” is sure to set the tone for the holidays ahead, with a wide variety of selections. Directed by Scott Barton, Moreau’s award-winning choral program is part of why Moreau has been dubbed a “School of the Arts.” Reviving the Christmas Spirit in Song Friday, Dec 13 7 p.m. Teves Theatre Moreau Catholic High School 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 881-4300 www.moreaucatholic.org Tickets: $5 Moreau students/alumni,
$8 students/seniors, $10 general admission Brian Copeland’s gem, “The Jewelry Box,” opened recently at The Marsh in the Mission District of San Francisco. The play will be coming to Moreau for a very special, exclusive event! Receiving rave reviews from critics, this event will provide a meaningful way to gather family and friends during the holiday season (recommended age 12 and up). The story is a Christmas memoir and prequel to Copeland’s first acclaimed solo play, “Not A Genuine Black Man,” the longest running one-man play in San Francisco theater history! Copeland (Moreau, Class of ‘82) is a person who defines the term “versatile performer.” This comedian, writer, television host, talk radio host and commentator has received public and critical acclaim for years. Copeland’s unique ability to hilariously cut to the heart of some of our most serious social and political problems has earned him spots as the opening act for such diverse artists as Bill Cosby, Ray Charles, Dionne Warwick, Donna Summer, Al Jarreau, Ringo Starr, Manhattan Transfer, Dana Carvey, Kevin Pollack, Rick Springfield, Lou Rawls, Patti La Bell, Etta James, Gregory Hines, The Temptations, and the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Brian Copeland: “The Jewelry Box” Sunday, Dec 15 7:30 p.m. Teves Theatre Moreau Catholic High School 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 881-4300 Tickets and details at www.moreaucatholic.org
SUBMITTED BY E-NEWS The Logan High cross country team is gearing up for its annual Christmas Tree Raffle. Coach Lee Webb and his team will give away 25 trees in the December 11 drawing. Tickets are $1 each.
SUBMITTED BY DIANE DRAGONE The magic and sparkle of the holidays comes alive this season at the San Leandro Performing Arts Center with two performances of the Nutcracker Ballet on December 7 and 8. The Nutcracker is produced by The Conservatory of Classical Ballet – San Leandro’s own Pre-Professional ballet company, under the direction of Ann Fisher. The company, made up of accomplished student dancers from San Leandro and neighboring areas, will be joined by professional dancers Derek Sakakura, Michael Lowe, and Bay Area legend choreographer Carlos Carvajal for this production. Special Post Show “Kingdom of Sweets” reception for ballet fans 12 years old and under will take place in the theatre directly following the matinee performance on Sunday, December 8. The reception will feature a meet and greet with the dancers still in costume, a selection of “sweet” refresh-
ments, photo opportunities with favorite Nutcracker characters, and more. The Nutcracker Ballet is an unforgettable experience for all ages and a wonderful holiday celebration for the whole family. The Nutcracker Ballet Saturday, Dec. 7 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 2 p.m. San Leandro Performing Arts Center 2250 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro (510) 568-7728 www.sanleandropac.com Tickets: adults $25.00, kids (under 12) $15.00, groups of 10+ purchased in advance $18.00 “Kingdom of Sweets” reception $10.00 (not included in performance ticket price)
SUBMITTED BY BRUCE BATEMAN The Mission Peak Chamber Singers will present the 28th annual Christmas at the Mission Concert on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 at Old Mission San Jose, in Fremont. The theme for this year’s concert is “The Season of Song,” celebrating the Holiday Season with Hanukkah songs, Christmas secular and sacred songs, and the featured work, Conrad Susa’s “Carols and Lullabies” sung in Spanish, Catalan, and English. Featured instrumentalists are Karen Thielen, harp; Mason Razavi, guitar; and Mark Haygood, marimba. Conductor Michael Morris directs the Mission Peak Chamber Singers and Laura Green serves as accompanist. Mission Peak Chamber Singers Saturday, Dec 14: 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec 15: 4 p.m. Old Mission San Jose 43300 Mission Blvd, Fremont (866) 530-5391 www.chambersingers.org
Coach Webb also announced that several former Olympic track and field athletes will be available to visit district classrooms and speak to students during the week before the annual Willie Davenport Olympian Clinic, scheduled for Saturday, February 8, at Logan High. To purchase a raffle ticket or inquire about an Olympian visit, contact Coach Webb at lwebb@nhusd.k12.ca.us or call (510) 304-7172.
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The company contends that the technology is less intrusive than other tracking devices, including security cameras, because a person’s image is never stored and their movements only registered as a data point. Marketers also are learning to overcome limitations with software cookies. One tech startup called Drawbridge claims to have found a way to link a person’s laptop and mobile device by analyzing their movements online, enabling advertisers to reach the same consumer whether they’re on their work computer or smartphone. But how all that information is used and where it ends up is still unclear. The Federal Trade Commission, along with several lawmakers, has been investigating the ``data broker’’ industry, com-
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panies that collect and sell information on individuals by pooling online habits with other information like court records, property taxes, even income. The Government Accountability Office concluded in November that existing laws have fallen behind the pace of technological advancements in the industry, which enables companies to aggregate large amounts of data without a person’s knowledge or ability to correct errors. “There are lots of potential uses of information that are not revealed to consumers,’’ said Susan Grant, director of consumer protection at the Consumer Federation of America. To protect themselves, “consumers still need to do quite a bit of shopping to make sure that they get (what) meets their needs the best and is the best price.’’
his hand. The female turned, ran to a neighbor’s home and called 9-1-1. The suspect was last seen running on Doane Street to an SUV, which immediately sped away from the area. The female’s relatives were last known to be sleeping inside the residence and their condition was unknown. Officers expedited their response and conducted a protective sweep of the home. The family members were found asleep and unharmed inside the residence. In the end, we learned the suspect cut through a window screen of an open side window to gain access into the house and commit a burglary. No
further description on the suspect or vehicle at this time. Case investigated by Officer Sasser. At 5:07 a.m., a female called 9-11 from Motel 6 North on the 34000 block of Fremont Blvd. to report an unknown male had followed her to her room and was knocking on her door. The female reported the suspect was wearing a dark sweatshirt, black pants and a white colored mask and he was armed with a handgun. Officers quickly responded and observed a male matching the suspect description enter another motel room. Officers quickly set up a surround and call-out. At first the suspect and other associates in the room did not comply, however they eventually
Nobel Peace Prize nominee to speak talk about the charity she started called “34 Million Friends of the Women of the World” on Sunday, December 8. Roberts helped found her non-profit organization when the United Nations Family Planning Organization was defunded by the George W. Bush administration. She realized that millions of poverty-stricken women throughout the world would die during childbirth along with their newborns, and have no access to family planning or maternal health. She points out that if 34 million people each donate $1, we could all restore the lost funding. Come hear Roberts speak on the subject of “Women and the Centrality of Reproductive Health to Gender Equality Worldwide.” This talk is part of the sixth year of the AAUW Fremont One Book, One Community program sponsored by AAUW in collaboration with the Fremont Main Library. The idea of the OBOC program is to discuss, as a community, books that have changed the world.
SUBMITTED BY CHRISTINA GIN Sponsored by the Hayward Animal Shelter Volunteers, the Hayward Animal Shelter is holding its last big adoption event for 2013 on Saturday, December 14. Our homeless pets need all the help they can get to find great new, loving homes. Adoption fee for all pets is $20; a license fee applies to dogs adopted to Hayward residents. A Christmas gift will be included for all adopted pets. A Home for the Holidays Saturday, Dec 14 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adopt kittens, cats, dogs, puppies, bunnies Hayward Animal Shelter 16 Barnes Court, Hayward [Near DMV - Jackson and Soto Road] (510) 293-7200, ext. 7 www.haywardanimals.org https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hayward-Animal-ShelterVolunteers/125221800829984?fref=ts
SUBMITTED BY SHIRLEY GILBERT American Association of University Women member, philanthropist, author, and United Nations Association Global Citizen Jane Roberts will
Union City Police Log SUBMITTED BY UNION CITY PD Thursday, November 21 At 12:22 a.m., officers investigated a burglary that occurred at the Game Stop located at the Union Landing shopping center. In this case unknown suspects gained entry into Game Stop by breaking into the vacant building next to the store and burrowing through a shared wall. The burglars were in the process of loading the merchandise in their vehicle when they were interrupted by a security guard. The suspects fled in their vehicle. Officers investigated an assault that occurred on Alvarado Blvd. near the railroad tracks at 11:42 a.m. In this case a female victim was walking when she saw a female suspect throwing rocks at passing motorists. The suspect
Jane Roberts Discussion Sunday, Dec. 8 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Room B 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont (510) 745-1424 For more information about Robert’s charity, visit www.34millionfriends.org.
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suddenly focused her attention on the victim and struck her in the arm with a metal object. The suspect then fled the area. Officers investigated a robbery that occurred at the Lucky’s store at Union Landing at 7:35 p.m. In this case a female suspect tried walking out of the store without paying for some alcohol. Store employees attempted to stop her when she suddenly produced a folding knife. The suspect threatened to stab the employees in the neck and then ran away. Officers responded to WalMart at 8:56 p.m. on an assault involving a BB-Gun. In this case a victim reported that he was shopping in the store when he noticed a male juvenile riding a bicycle inside the store. The juvenile suddenly produced some type of BB-Gun and shot the victim in the neck. Store security was called, but the juvenile was not located. Fortunately the victim did not sustain any serious injuries.
came out of the room. Officers obtained consent to search the room and located a semi-auto handgun in the bathroom toilet tank. A mask and hooded sweatshirt were also located. A 17-year-old male juvenile is arrested and taken to Juvenile Hall. Case investigated by Officer Madsen and will be forwarded to Juvenile Probation. CSO Anders investigated a commercial burglary at a cell phone retail business on the 43400 block of Christy St. The loss was 62 iPhones valued at $42,000. The suspect(s) left behind two phones, both of which had been activated and awaiting customer pick up. The others 62 iPhones had not yet been activated.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP), Hundreds of San Francisco teachers played hooky Tuesday, extending their Thanksgiving holiday and forcing school officials to scramble to find substitutes qualified to take their places. Across the San Francisco Unified School District, 432 teachers were absent, according to district data, or about 12 percent of the 3,700 teachers. Most used sick or personal days, though a few were off for training or bereavement.
At 11:46 p.m., officers were patrolling the Shell Gas Station located on Alvarado-Niles Rd. at Almaden Blvd. when they observed a 16 year old male acting very suspicious in the parking lot. The officers contacted the juvenile to make sure he was not a runaway or in need of assistance. As officers spoke with the juvenile, he suddenly turned and ran away. The officers chased the juvenile and detained him a short distance away. The officers located a loaded .38 caliber handgun in the juvenile’s waistband. The juvenile, who appears to be
In addition, nearly 10 percent of teachers also took Monday off. The San Francisco Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/1bmVeV0 ) that district officials were forced to call in every available substitute teacher, plus use 100 central office staff members with teaching credentials. Under their labor contract, San Francisco teachers may take 10 days of leave each year – and they don’t have to ask for permission. Information from: San Francisco Chronicle, http://www.sfgate.com
involved in gangs, was arrested and taken to Juvenile Hall. Friday, November 22 At 9:58 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Alvarado-Niles Rd. for having expired registration. Officers noticed the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The driver was searched and found to have a stolen 9mm handgun tucked in his waistband. The suspect, Jesse Higgins, was arrested and booked. Saturday, November 23 Officers investigated a robbery that occurred at the Subway store located on Alvarado-Niles Rd. at
6:02 p.m. In this case a male suspect entered the store with a handgun and a bandana over his face. He ordered the clerk to get on the floor and proceeded to the cash register. The suspect removed cash from the register and fled the store. The clerk was not injured. Anyone with information on any of the above listed cases should contact the Investigations Division at 510-675-5247. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the tips line by calling 510-675-5207 or email Tips@union-city.org.
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December 3, 2013
BY JESSICA NOËL FLOHR
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t was in the late 1700s that wine grapes first took root in California soil. Spanish missionaries introduced the vines, bringing cuttings from Mexico to produce sacramental wine for the celebration of the Catholic Mass, as well as for common, daily use at mealtime. Although the missions did not survive, the tradition of winemaking in California did. Today, California wines are recognized around the world and proudly stand alongside European varieties in restaurants and home wine collections everywhere. There are several wine regions in California, from the South Coast region in San Diego to the Central Valley stretching into the Sierra foothills. Many connoisseurs are familiar with the wines of the North Coast region in Napa and Sonoma, just north of San Francisco. The Central Coast region is in our own backyard, home to the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association. With the holiday season fast approaching, the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association is hosting its annual “Holiday in the Vineyards” on December 7 and 8. To kick off the holiday season, each year for the last 20 years local wineries have opened their doors to wine lovers and holiday shoppers. Some vineyards have special activities planned, such as caroling or a visit from Santa Claus. It’s a great way to get some holiday shopping done and sample a bit of Bay Area wine country at the same time! Elliston Vineyards in Sunol is one of over 30 wineries participating in this holiday celebration. The historic mansion, built in 1890, will be decorated for the holidays in traditional Victorian style. As part of the festivities, Elliston is introducing five new wines: a 2004 Zinfandel, a 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2010 Syrah, and two non-vintage wines (referring to a blend of products from different harvest
years) including a Chardonnay and a special Captains Blend. What better way to ring in the holiday season than with a new bottle of wine? The mansion at Elliston Vineyards will be open to the public free of charge, with no cost for sampling the new wines. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served and holiday music will ring through the halls. Gift ideas abound at Elliston during this seasonal celebration; jewelry, candles, and other artisanal vendors are ready and waiting to grant your holiday wishes. In the spirit of the season Elliston, as well as other local wineries, will be collecting new, unwrapped toys or monetary donations for Toys for Tots. The Pleasanton-Livermore Fire Association will be collecting the donations after the event for the benefit of local families in need.
If a weekend tour of local wineries isn’t enough to quench your thirst, be sure to book your reservation for Elliston’s “Holiday Mansion Winetaster Dinner.” On the 14th and 21st of December, Elliston will host two private dinners for wine enthusiasts; hors d’oeuvres and champagne round out a four-course meal, each course accompanied by one of Elliston’s new wines. Guests are offered a choice of duck breast, salmon filet, or medallions of beef alongside in-season vegetables and gorgonzola-filled mashed potatoes. Vegetarians may request a non-meat option. Advanced reservations are required for the dinners. Tickets are available for $85 per person. Step away from the lines at the mall, take a leisurely tour of local wine country, and greet the holiday season than with a glass of wine in hand. It’s bound to make your celebrations a little brighter!
Holiday in the Vineyards Saturday, Dec 7 and Sunday, Dec 8 12 Noon - 4:30 p.m. Elliston Vineyards 463 Kilkare Rd., Sunol (925) 862-2377 www.elliston.com Free Registration via website preferred but not required Holiday Mansion Winetaster Dinner Saturdays: Dec. 14 and 21 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Elliston Vineyards 463 Kilkare Road, Sunol (925) 862-2377 www.elliston.com Tickets: $85 per person Advance reservations required
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rvington Conservatory Theatre is proud to present William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Valhalla Theatre in Fremont. This production of Shakespeare’s classic tale of enchanted lovers and mischievous fairies has transported itself from Greece to the forests of Ming Dynasty China (13681644 AD). Irvington’s Artistic Director, Scott Di Lorenzo, created the concept to parallel ancient Chinese fairy tales similar to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and infused the delightful comedy with a rich pageant of col-
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ors, textures, and sounds from Asia. This beloved Shakespearian tale tells the story of the marriage of Theseus and his trophy queen Hippolyta, while Oberon and Titania, king and queen of the fairies, fight their own battles. Caught in the crossfire of this otherworldly dispute are two pairs of lovers and a hapless troupe of amateur actors in the forest. Their comedic stories are complicated by magical forces they cannot begin to comprehend. A brilliant cast of young actors, dancers, and traditional Chinese musicians take the stage to bring this wonderful piece of work to life. “My future father-in-law has told me many Chinese tales, and the one that stuck
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out for me was the Tale of the Seven Fairies,” said Di Lorenzo. “There were so many elements in that story that matched with Midsummer’s, I knew that I could move the play to ancient China and it would work beautifully. Being an arts magnet school, we’re lucky to have a strong team of talented, dedicated designers, artists, and craftspeople at Irvington, so we can do it the visual justice it deserves.”
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Thursday – Saturday: Dec. 5 – 7 & 12 – 14 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 & Sunday, Dec. 8 2:30 p.m. Irvington High School 41800 Blacow Rd, Fremont www.ihsdrama.com Tickets: $10 - $14
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