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iles lights up once again as the annual “Niles Festival of Lights Parade” returns on Friday, November 27 along Niles Boulevard. This year’s parade will have 60 entries, including the world famous Tap Dancing Christmas Trees; San Jose Sharks’ mascot, S.J. Sharkie; Oakland Athletics’ mascot, Stomper; 20 members of the 501st Legion of stormtroopers (Star Wars) and more. More than 10,000 spectators are expected to watch the parade along Niles Boulevard. Other entries include 10 floats, three marching bands, antique cars, baton twirlers, equestrians, cheerleaders and much more. Participants include the City of Fremont Police and Fire departments, American High School Band, Fremont Flowers, Fremont Education Foundation, Cloverleaf Youth Bowlers and more. “It’s always nice to see the children smile. It’s just a nice way of starting the holiday season,” said event organizer Marie Dear. Children will also get a chance to take pictures with Santa Claus for free. The Niles Merchants Association is hosting the event with its main sponsor, Legacy Real Estate & Associates. Watch the one-hour holiday parade in front of The Mudpuddle Shop, followed by a one-hour show with Michael McNevin & Friends. The Mudpuddle Shop can seat 35 people on the parade route. RSVPs are highly recommended, but “walk-ups” may continued on page 8
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Downtown Hayward will sparkle for the holiday season again at the annual “Light Up the Season” celebration on Thursday, December 3. This year’s event will include holiday bands, choirs, dancers, children’s rides, a skating rink in City Hall Plaza, lighting of a huge tree in the City Hall rotunda, and the opportunity for kids to be photographed with Santa Claus.
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nce a year Newark artists open their studios to the community to give local residents a peek at their newest gallery pieces and creative works in progress. This year is the16th annual “Newark Artists Open Studios and Holiday Boutique,” held Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6. Tour three artist studios and see the amazing work of four artists ranging from dazzling glass jewelry, stunning tile wall murals,
The principal events will occur on B Street between Foothill Boulevard and City Hall Plaza. Watkins Street, in front of City Hall Plaza, will be closed for the evening. Entertainment in the City Hall rotunda and on the outdoor plaza will include performances by the Tap-Dancing Christmas Trees, the Mt. Eden High School Chorus, and the New Dimensions Chorus. continued on page 5
gorgeous oil paintings, masterful watercolors, beautiful glass bowls, platters, and table decor, Japanese inspired mixed-media collages, and whimsical fabric textile art. Chat with the artists to learn the secrets of their creative techniques. See art demos, and possibly find that perfect piece of art for yourself or for someone special. This annual event is free and open to the public so you can get a head-start on holiday gifts as well as purchase original art at studio prices. continued on page 12
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Immunizations, other than the annual flu vaccine, are just for kids, right? Wrong. “A substantial proportion of vaccine-preventable diseases in this country occur in adults,” says Dr. Harman Chawla, a physician specializing in infectious diseases and geriatrics at Washington Township Medical Foundation. “Older adults are particularly vulnerable to complications from infectious diseases because their immune systems are often weaker. Vaccines offer safe and effective protection from a variety of infectious diseases, so it’s important for adults – especially older adults – to make sure their immunizations are up to date.” After finishing a residency in internal medicine at Jamaica Hospital Medical Centre in Jamaica, New York, Dr. Chawla completed a fellowship in geriatrics (the medical field that specializes in older adults) in June 2012 at New Jersey Medical School. He then spent a year as an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine there before completing an additional two-year fellowship in infectious diseases in June 2015 before joining Washington Township Medical Foundation in September.
“My decision to work in geriatrics stemmed from an interest in providing preventive care to older adults,” he says. “Infectious disease medicine goes hand-inhand with geriatrics because older people, especially those who live in close quarters in skilled nursing facilities or assisted-living centers, generally get sicker from infections than younger adults.” Dr. Chawla notes that annual flu vaccines are very important for older adults. Flu vaccines must be administered on a yearly basis because flu viruses change from year to year. This season’s flu vaccine protects against the influenza viruses that research indicated will be the most common viruses this year. The “trivalent” vaccine with a combination of three viruses includes an A (H1N1) virus, an A (H3N2) virus and an influenza B virus. A “quadrivalent” vaccine includes those same three viruses, plus an additional influenza B virus. “There is a higher-dose flu shot for people over age 65 because their immune systems often aren’t as strong,” Dr. Chawla says. “The higher-dose flu vaccine and the
quadrivalent vaccine are both better for older adults. Both of these vaccines use killed viruses, and they do not cause the flu. Generally, the only side effects are mild soreness and perhaps a slight rash at the site of the injection. There also is a vaccine for people who are allergic to raw eggs. The egg-free vaccine should be used by anyone who has ever had an allergic reaction to the regular flu vaccine such as hives or anaphylaxis.” According to Dr. Chawla, there has been a dramatic improvement in flu vaccination rates among adults over the past three decades. “In 1985, only about 35 to 40 percent of adults were vaccinated against the flu,” he explains. “Thanks, in part, to increased awareness of the importance of vaccines, today we are seeing 65 to 70 percent of adults receiving flu vaccines. That is still not as good as we’d like it to be, however.” While flu shots are one important means of protecting your health, there are other vaccine-preventable diseases that can cause serious illness or even death, including pneumococcal disease.
Vaccinations are important for people of all ages, including older adults.Vaccines are a safe and effective option to protect people from a variety of infectious diseases that can cause serious illness or even death. Adults should talk to their physicians about the recommended vaccines. To find a physician, go to www.whhs.com.
“An infection caused by the pneumococcus bacteria can lead to serious health problems such as pneumonia,” Dr. Chawla says. “Besides pneumonia, pneumo-
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ith all the shopping, parties, late nights, and eating and drinking, the holidays can take a toll on your health. But there are ways to enjoy the festivities while staying healthy. “Staying healthy is the goal year round, but it can be more difficult during the holidays with all the temptations,” said Dr. Lincy Mathew, a local physician who specializes in internal medicine and is a member of the Washington Township Medical Foundation and Washington Hospital medical staff. “You can still have a good time, but make sure you also focus on taking good care of yourself.” She said exercise is the mainstay of a healthy life. You should do some type of physical activity at least 30 minutes every day. “That doesn’t mean you have to go to the gym every day,” Dr. Mathew said. “Find some type of activity you enjoy like brisk walking or bicycling.” Exercising can be difficult during the holidays with so many distractions, she acknowledged. She suggested finding ways to incorporate exercise into other activities you are doing. “When you go shopping, park far away from the mall or grocery store so you have to walk,” she suggested. “Take the stairs instead
of the elevator. Maybe when you have family gathered together for a meal, take a nice walk afterward.” Exercise can help to reduce stress and improve your overall sense of well-being, which is important during the holidays, she added. It can also help avoid some of the weight gain that often occurs this time of year. “The holidays can be a stressful time,” Dr. Mathew said. “But if you take time out to exercise, you will feel much better.” Eat Right Healthy eating is also critical for maintaining a healthy life, Dr. Mathew said. A healthy diet includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, whole grains, lean meats and fish, and low-fat dairy products. “You need to avoid processed foods that are high in salt and fat,” she added. “When you do buy packaged foods, you need to read the ingredient list on the labels so you know what you are eating. You can’t always tell. Sometimes products will say they are low-fat, for instance, but when you read the label, you see they are full of sugar.” Mathew said it can be hard to eat healthy during the holidays with all the high-fat, high calorie treats that are available this time of year.
This is an ongoing column in which Dr. Mary Maish answers your health-related questions. Questions for Dr. Maish should be emailed to Ask the Doctor at: askthedoctor@whhs.com
Tonsillectomy Options and Outie Belly Button Surgery Dear Doctor, My 9-year-old daughter has very large tonsils that I feel are interfering with her ability to sleep. Is tonsillectomy a possibility for sleep issues, even in the face of no infections? Dear Reader, The most common reason for removal of the tonsils is for recurrent infections. However, if the tonsils are large enough to cause sleep disturbance or difficulty breathing, then tonsillectomy is recommended for some patients. I would suggest a visit with an ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialist who sees children as a regular part of their practice. Dear Doctor, When my son was born he had an outie belly button. Nothing was ever mentioned about it being a hernia until recently. Is this something I should get fixed? Dear Reader, Most outie belly buttons are due to small hernias of the umbilicus. Over time these small hernias often close on their own and do not need surgical repair. Most pediatric surgeons will recommend surgical closure by the age of 5. At 8 years old it is certainly reasonable to consider the surgery.
Mary S. Maish, M.D. Dr. Maish is a board certified thoracic and general surgeon. She holds a Master’s degree from Harvard University and completed her thoracic surgery training at Baylor/MD Anderson in Houston,Texas. Dr. Maish currently serves as the Chief of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery at Washington Township Medical Foundation and is on the Medical Staff at Washington Hospital.
Staying active and eating right over the holiday season can be done by everyone. Consider parking far away from store entrances to get extra walking done when shopping or eat a healthy meal before going to holiday gatherings.The goal is to enjoy the holidays without forgetting about your health.
“You can still eat the foods you enjoy, but do it in moderation,” she said. “Treat yourself to the foods you really like, but try to avoid overdoing it.” When you are going to a party or social gathering where you know there will be food, Mathew suggested eating something healthy beforehand. “Sometimes when people are going to a party, they don’t eat all day,” she said. “Then when they get there, they eat everything in sight because they are so hungry. Try to pick some of the more healthy options that are available.”
Eating late at night can also be a problem for some people, Mathew added, particularly for people who suffer from acid reflux or heartburn. “Eating a big meal and then lying down afterward can make acid reflux worse,” she explained. “Sitting upright for a couple hours after you eat helps to reduce acid reflux.” Caffeine can also contribute to acid reflux. You may be tempted to drink more caffeine to keep up with your busy schedule, but she said try not to overdo it because it can raise your blood pressure and heart rate.
Finally, she cautioned against drinking alcohol and driving. It’s important to know when you should stop drinking. If you have had too much, don’t get behind the wheel, she said. “The holidays can be a fun time to get together with friends and family, but don’t forget about your health,” Mathew added. “Exercising and eating right can help you stay healthy.”
For information about programs and services at Washington Hospital that can help you stay healthy, visit www.whhs.com.
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live Hyde Art Guild’s “Holiday for the Arts Show & Sale” benefits the Olive Hyde Art Gallery and numerous other visual art projects in the Fremont community and schools. The show is held annually during the first weekend in December, opening with a ticketed Gala on Friday night featuring hors d’oeuvres, sweets, and wine, with the first viewing and sale of art. It is open to the public without charge on Saturday and Sunday. Holiday for the Arts features new and returning artists to the Olive Hyde Art Guild. A total of 91 artists will wow you with their creative best. Items for sale include original works in ceramics and glass, paintings and photography, jewelry, fiber art, wood products, sculpture, and holiday goods. As both the Guild’s signature community event and only fundraiser, Holiday for the Arts plays a key role in the Guild’s sustainability. Since 1989, Olive Hyde Art Guild has donated $256,000 to the Fremont community. Your support of this event makes it possible for the Guild to contribute in the following ways and more:
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• Funding to the Fremont Library to purchase children’s art books
• Funding the Fremont Art Association’s Paint Out and fall show
• Funding to Abode Services for children’s art supplies
Gala tickets are $15 per person for non-members and are available by calling Sophia at (510) 657-4999, or galatickets@olivehydeartguild.org., or may be purchased at the door. Holiday for the Arts Gala Friday, Dec 4 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $15
• Grants to teachers for art supplies for the elementary School Art History Program • Scholarships for high school seniors • Art supplies for the first place winner’s art teacher for use in the classroom
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Holiday for the Arts Show & Sale Saturday, Dec 5 & Sunday, Dec 6 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free admission Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd, Fremont (510) 793-5067 http://olivehydeartguild.org
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In addition to the traditional tree-lighting countdown in the rotunda, visitors will enjoy twinkling lights and wreaths on downtown light poles on B Street from Foothill Boulevard to City Hall. Many Downtown Hayward merchants will celebrate the annual Light Up the Season celebration by staying open a little later and offering a variety of holiday promotions and discounts. Participants who bring a new unwrapped toy for the Toys for Kids Drive sponsored by the Hayward Fire Department will receive a ticket to win a family fun basket.
The event is sponsored by the City of Hayward, the Downtown Business Improvement Area, and the Hayward Chamber of Commerce, with additional support from the Hayward Rotary Club and the Bay Area News Group. For more information, call the chamber at (510) 537-2424. Light Up the Season Thursday, Dec 3 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Downtown Hayward B Street (between Foothill Blvd & City Hall Plaza), Hayward (510) 537-2424 www.hayward.org Free
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
One-half parking Why on earth would anyone come up with the idea of one-half a parking space if not to circumvent existing parking requirements on behalf of a commercial developer? Why would our elected representatives, on behalf of their citizens, let our Fremont City Manager (at a salary of over $5,000/wk) allow a department under his supervision to even submit such a pea-brained scheme for Council approval? Where does our City Attorney (also in the salary range of $5,000/wk) weigh in on this? BART Fremont and BART Warm Springs are just two pieces in an unfinished transportation vision. Until Fremont comes up with a viable plan to easily and dependably get children to and from school, transport people to and from BART, and from BART to and from train stations and airports without driving their automobiles—providing parking
spaces is an absolutely necessary public service. A solution would require multiple elected representatives to work together for the good of their electorates. I, personally, have no idea how this can be accomplished at the moment without automobiles and parking spaces. Do you? Federal, state, county, and city regulations give residents the right to enjoy their homes—and the assurance that others cannot impose themselves upon that enjoyment. If our elected fiduciaries choose to stick their heads in the sand since they cannot come up with a viable plan, perhaps voters should just enter “Fido” as a write in for candidates in Fremont City Council elections. If Sunol can have a dog for Mayor, why can’t Fremont? At least, a dog does not usually bite the hand that feeds it. Faye McKay, Voting Citizen Fremont
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Local Student achieves top ACT score SUBMITTED BY RAJALAKSHMI NAGARAJAN AND NAGARAJAN RAGUNATHAN Pranav Nagarajan, son of Nagarajan and Rajalakshmi and a sophomore at American High School in Fremont earned the highest possible ACT (American College Test) Composite score of 36. Nationally, while the actual number of students earning the top score varies from year to year, on average, less than one-tenth of one percent of students who take the ACT earns the top score. Among test takers in the high school graduating class of 2015, only 1,598 of more than 1.92 million students earned an ACT Composite score of 36. The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science. Each test is scored on a scale of 1–36, and a student’s composite score is the average of the four test scores. Some students also take the optional ACT writing test, but the score for that test is reported separately and is not included within the ACT Composite score. ACT test scores are accepted by all major US colleges. Exceptional scores of 36 provide colleges with evidence of student readiness for the academic rigors that lie ahead. For more information, visit the ACT website at www.act.org.
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Ira Bletz, Supervising Naturalist to R): Ira Bletz accepts his 2015 NAI Master Interpretive Manager Award from 4 with the East Bay Regional Park (L NAI President Amy Lethbridge District in Fremont, is the recipient of the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) Master Interpretive Manager Award for 2015. The award was presented at NAI’s national workshop on November 13 in Virginia Beach, VA. This year’s workshop focused on the theme of “Tidewater, where stories ebb and flow.” The Master Interpretive Manager Award is presented to an NAI member who has worked for a minimum of five years in the profession and whose current duties are at least 60 percent supervisory or administrative. Recipients demonstrate a mastery of interpretive techniques, site and staff management and a respected ability to pass these skills to others. The awards committee looks for a well-rounded and talented recipient for this award. Ira Bletz’s career is the culmination of dedication to public service and excellence in interpretation. Ira has invested over 30 years at East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) including 25+ years as the Supervisor of Ardenwood Historic Farm. Prior to his work at EBRPD, Ira worked in interpretation for city agencies, the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service. He is also well known for many interpretive fundraising programs at both at Regional and National workshops which have been well-received by hundreds of interpreters. Bletz has been the recipient of an unprecedented 10 Certificates of Achievement and Professional Merit for Interpretive Program Management in Safety and Staff Training, Interpretive Planning, and Innovation in Interpretive Programming.
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SUBMITTED BY CHRIS DE BENEDETTI ‘Tis the season for giving, but even the most generous donors often face a nagging question each holiday season: Where can I give to help those most in need? Abode Services, which has moved more than 4,400 adults and children from homelessness into homes since 2010, can provide an answer by helping donors brighten the holiday season for people without housing. Your donation will create a joyful holiday for a child or adult in our programs who would otherwise not be able to celebrate the season. Here are a few ideas for small gifts that will have a big impact: Gift Cards – A donation of gift cards helps families purchase the items they need most. New shoes, clothes, and food for a holiday dinner – even a new hair cut can help bolster the holiday spir-
its of the people we serve. Gift cards to stores such as Target, Safeway or Payless Shoe Source are very needed and appreciated. Donations – Help end homelessness by making an easy and secure donation online at abodeservices.org or by check mailed to Abode Services, 40849 Fremont Blvd., Fremont CA 94538. Some donations will even be doubled, giving your gift twice the impact: Abode Services recently received a Sobrato Family Foundation challenge match grant, through which the Foundation will match new or increased monetary gifts from donors. Winter Weather Clothing – The cold rainy season is the hardest time of year for many of our participants. Donations of new socks, rain coats, umbrellas, gloves and scarves can make a tremendous difference in their lives. If you’re interested in seeing our Wish List for donations of holiday food, such as turkey,
ham, and canned cranberry sauce, and other items needed in our programs, please visit our website at www.abodeservices.org. For more than a decade, Abode Services has earned a fourstar rating, the top rating possible, from Charity Navigator, the country’s preeminent nonprofit evaluator. This rating recognizes our consistent good governance and commitment to our mission to end homelessness. For more information about how you can help or to schedule a time to drop off your donation, please contact Community Outreach Director Jean Morgan at (510) 252-0910 ext. 804 or jmorgan@abodeservices.org. To make an online donation, visit our website at www.abodeservices.org Thank you for your generosity. Happy holidays!
Support youth programs this holiday season SUBMITTED BY INDIA COMMUNITY CENTER Celebrate the holiday season by supporting youth with a gift on December 1 for #GivingTuesday. Over 2,000 children enroll in India Community Center’s (ICC) summer camps and various Indian cultural programs each year. ICC is providing a cultural link for generations to come
with our youth programs such as summer camps, youth fitness and dance, table tennis program, preschool and after-school programs, and cultural immersion programs. Add ICC to your holiday gift giving. Donate online at www.indiacc.org/givingtuesday or send a check by mail at 525 Los Coches St., Milpitas, CA 95035.
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Immunizations, other than the annual flu vaccine, are just for kids, right? Wrong. fection called bacteremia. The bacteria also can cause meningitis, a potentially life-threatening infection of the tissues and fluids surrounding the brain and spinal cord.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 900,000 Americans get pneumococcal pneumonia each year and about 5 to 7 percent die from it. In the United States, about 90 percent of invasive pneumococcal disease cases are in adults. “The best way to prevent pneumococcal disease is to be vaccinated,” Dr. Chawla emphasizes. There are currently two types of pneumococcal vaccines: • Prevnar 13 – recommended for all children younger than 5, all adults 65 years or older, and persons age 6 through 64 with certain medical conditions such as sickle cell disease, chronic heart or lung disease, a compromised immune system, a damaged spleen or no spleen. • Pneumovax 23 – currently recommended for all adults 65 years or older and for persons who are 2 years and older and at high risk for pneumococcal disease, including those with sickle cell disease, HIV infection or other conditions that weaken the immune system. This vaccine also is recommended for adults age 19 through 64 who smoke cigarettes or who have asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). “Both of these vaccines are intended to prevent bacterial pneumococcal infections,” Dr. Chawla explains. “The CDC’s general recommendation is for adults age 65 or older to get one dose of the Prevnar 13 vaccine, and then wait at least eight weeks before getting one dose of the Pneumovax 23 vaccine. The CDC does not recommend Prevnar 13 vaccination for people between ages 6 and 64 who are not considered high-risk for complications of pneumococcal infection. People younger than 65 who have high risk factors such as COPD can get the Pneumovax 23 vaccine every five years and again at age 65. “People over 65 who have received the Pneumovax 23 vaccine, but not the Prevnar 13 vaccine, should wait at least one year after getting the Pneumovax 23 vaccine before getting the Prevnar 13 vaccine,” he adds. “You should consult your doctor about the proper pneumococcal vaccines for you.” In addition to annual flu vaccines and the pneumococcal vaccines, the CDC recommends several other immunizations for adults: • Meningococcal – Meningococcal disease is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis. Meningococcal infections can be treated with antibiotics, but about 10 percent of people who get the disease die from it, which is why prevention through vaccination is so important. The vaccine is now recommended beginning in preadolescence, as well as for other people who have never received the vaccine. It is especially encouraged for people living in close quarters, such as students in dormitories, people in military barracks or seniors in communal housing. • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – Most Americans are vaccinated against these diseases as children, but the vaccine is recommended for adults born in 1957 or later – especially those born outside the U.S. – if there is no documentation of immunization or proof of immunity via a blood test. • Polio – The polio vaccine is not usually recommended for adults over age 18, but those who never received the vaccine in childhood may wish to be vaccinated if they intend to travel to countries where exposure to the virus is possible, such as
Russia, South Africa, Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. • Hepatitis A – This vaccine protects against a viral disease that often results in chronic liver failure. Immunization is especially important for people who travel or work outside the U.S., particularly in developing countries, and those with liver disease. • Hepatitis B – This vaccine protects against a virus spread through contact with blood or other bodily fluids. The vaccine is recommended for all adolescents and adults, but especially for people who have intimate contact with hepatitis B-positive persons. The common childhood disease of chickenpox also can be a very serious disease in adults. Adults who did not have chickenpox as a child should receive the varicella vaccine, which is very effective in preventing the disease. “There also is a herpes zoster vaccine to prevent shingles, which is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox,” says Dr. Chawla. “Anyone who has had chickenpox can develop shingles. The herpes zoster vaccine is recommended to reduce the risk of shingles and its associated pain in people 60 years old or older. Even if you have received the varicella vaccine, you still need the vaccine for shingles. However, the shingles vaccine is not suitable for people who have compromised immune systems or who have had severe allergic reactions to gelatin or neomycin because the vaccine contains those ingredients.” Dr. Chawla notes some vaccines, such as the chickenpox vaccine, can provide lifetime immunity. Other vaccines require “booster” shots to remain effective. “There are still cases of tetanus in the United States, and it is easy to prevent,” he says. “Adults should receive a tetanus booster shot every 10 years, and perhaps as early as five years after receiving a previous dose if they incur a puncture wound. Most often, the vaccine used is a tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster, but because pertussis – also called whooping cough – has become more prevalent in recent years, adults who have not received a tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) booster vaccine should get one. Tdap also is recommended for parents-to-be and the grandparents or other infant caregivers to prevent infection in newborns.” All of the above vaccines provide “active” immunity to various infections by prompting the body’s immune system to produce antibodies that identify and neutralize specific viruses and bacteria. “Active immunity is a more potent and durable way to prevent infectious diseases,” Dr. Chawla notes. “For people with compromised immune systems – due to factors such as HIV, chemotherapy or other medications that suppress the immune system – ‘live’ vaccinations to stimulate active immunity may not be an option. In those cases, it might be necessary to stimulate ‘passive’ immunity with injections of antibodies called immunoglobulins to fight specific diseases. Once the patient’s immune system is healthy, it may be possible to vaccinate again.” Learn More If you need help finding a physician who can discuss what vaccinations may be right for you, visit www.whhs.com and click on the link for “Find Your Physician.” For more information about vaccination recommendations from the CDC, visit www.cdc.gov.
Fire Controlman Alejandro Whitfield SUBMITTED BY MCSN JAMAL MCNEIL PHOTO BY U.S. NAVY SENIOR CHIEF PERSONNEL SPECIALIST GALEN DRAPER Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Amanda Zickafoose, right, from Carrollton, Texas, instructs Fire Controlman Alejandro Whitfield, (front left), from Fremont, during an M240 machine gun qualification course aboard USS Carney (DDG 64) on November 10. Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward deployed to Rota, Spain is conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.
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SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL MCNEVIN PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL MCNEVIN AND GARY CULLEN PICTURES Mark your calendars! Thursday, December 3 is the 6th Annual “St. Nicks of Niles” Holiday Bash at The Nile Café in downtown Niles (Fremont’s historic district). Every year, The Nile Café is transformed into an intimate bistro of acoustic music, low lights, wine, mulled cider, and light hors d’oeuvres. Guests can come and go anytime, no RSVP required. Enjoy a loose and often hilarious variety show of music and comedy, with Michael McNevin and The Spokes, Los Horribles, and other local talent. This “Fun Not Fancy” affair is a benefit for the “City Of Fremont Giving Hope Program,” helping selected families and seniors out with gift baskets and gift cards during the holiday season. Come as you are; hang with the locals, have a blast and help a neighbor. While there is no minimum cover charge, guests are encouraged to make a tax deductible contribution via cash, check or gift cards to grocery or department stores. Have a blast and help a neighbor. The suggested donation is $20 or more. Additional food items can also be purchased at the café with 20 percent of proceeds going toward the program. If you can’t attend that night, you can leave any amount of monetary donation at the Nile Café during cafe business hours and located at 121 I St, Fremont, CA 94536. Checks should be made payable to “City of Fremont Giving Hope Program.” For more information on how to donate or get involved, contact Monica at the City of Fremont Giving Hope Program: mdominguez@fremont.gov or (510) 574-2057.
St. Nicks of Niles Benefit Thursday, Dec 3 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Nile Café 121 I Street, Niles District, Fremont (510) 791-6049 / (510) 789 9714 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/17140514788 81409/ $20 suggested donation
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SUBMITTED BY KELSEY CAMELLO A Fremont State Farm agent of 14 years, Lynette Fraga-Weems is sponsoring a “Toys for Tots” program in her Mission San Jose office this holiday season. Starting the week of Thanksgiving, residents from the Tri-City area and surrounding communities are invited to drop off new, unwrapped books and gifts for underprivileged children in the area. “So many of us take for granted the approaching holiday season, assuming that everyone is able to celebrate as we do. It’s important to show the community that we care about the children who may not otherwise receive a single gift this year. Let’s join together in an effort to make a little one smile this year,” says Lynette. Donations can be dropped off at 43433 Mission Blvd., Ste. 101 in Fremont. Toys and books are being accepted through December 14 on Mondays through Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY SHIRLEY SISK The League of Volunteers (LOV) is planning on serving over 4,000 meals on Thanksgiving Day at the Newark Pavilion or delivered to the homebound in Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Castro Valley. There is a desperate shortage of the following: Turkeys – need 300 – have 175 Hams - need 70 – have 0 - They should be pre-cooked Pre-baked pies - need 400 – have 34 promised Instant Potato Mix – need 108 more as only have 2 Chicken Broth – need 30 large cans – have 5 Cranberry Sauce – need 300 cans – have 11 Canned Green Beans – need 200 more Styrofoam Coffee Cups – need 1,200 – have none Oval Aluminum Roasting Pans – need 600 - have only 2 Bottled water –– need 500- have none Dessert plates – need 1,000 Dinner Plates – Chinette partitioned –– need 1,300 Take Home Styrofoam Dinner Containers – need 2,500 Turkey Roasting bags – need 300 Large Sandwich bags – need 2,500
Quart Zip Lock bags – need 2,000 Butter – need 40 lbs. These are just a few of the many food and supply items needed to help make this a happy holiday for those in need or those who are alone this Thanksgiving. LOV’s Community Service Center is located at 8440 Central Ave., Ste A/B in Newark and is open to receive donations, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m, or you can call (510) 793-5683 for pick up. Monetary donations are very much welcome so that we may purchase what is needed. LOV Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 26 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Newark Pavilion 6430 Thornton Ave, Newark (510) 793-5683 / (510) 793-5683 www.lov.org Free Donations needed
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SUBMITTED BY BRIAN KILLGORE While it’s typically adults praising and rewarding children for good behavior, students at the Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) will take the lead in their own movement encouraging kindness and compassion toward each other. With input from FUSD staff and partnerships with local organization ‘Compassionate Fremont,’ the Students United for the Representation to the FUSD Board of Education (SURFBoardE) – a leadership group comprised of high school students – have announced the formation of ‘Promoting Positivity’ “Our students asked for a campaign that went beyond an anti-bullying program that only addresses one type of behavior,” said FUSD TK-12 Induction Coordinator, Kristina Najarro, who also serves as SURFBoardE advisor. “The goal of ‘Promoting Positivity’ is to encourage kindness, compassion and empathy by recognizing and rewarding one another when those traits are demonstrated – while simultaneously creating a record of these actions that the public can follow and be inspired by.” Thanks to a generous donation from the Fremont Unified Student Store (FUSS), FUSD purchased over 10,000 individually-numbered wrist bands, whichSURFBoardE members will distribute among FUSD’s 42 schools. When a student is observed acting in a positive way toward other students, he/she will be presented with a band. That student will then be asked to pass the band along to someone they witness demonstrating kindness. As the band is passed from person to person, the band giver is encouraged to log on to www.fusdk12.com, enter the band’s number and describe where and why it was awarded. The hope is to create an online ‘path of positivity’ that can be followed by students and the community. While Promoting Positivity will begin at FUSD schools, students are encouraged to pass bands on to members of the community they witness committing acts of kindness. “We want this program to expand beyond the school district and encourage our entire community to Promote Positivity,” said SURFBoardE& FUSD Board of Education Student Member, Joshua Basa. “As diverse a city as Fremont has become, I look forward to logging on in the future and seeing our bands and their messages travel all over Fremont and beyond.”
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SUBMITTED BY CITY OF HAYWARD Support local businesses and win prizes in the “Passport to Downtown” shopping event. The City of Hayward and more than 40 Downtown Hayward businesses are teaming up to give shoppers a fun new incentive to shop local this holiday season. “Passport to Downtown,” which encourages shoppers both to spend and also to visit multiple downtown businesses, begins Friday, November 27 and ends Monday, December 21. Holiday shoppers are encouraged to pick up a Downtown Passport at any of the 44 participating local businesses and earn stamps by visiting and
spending downtown between Black Friday and December 21. Participants will be placed in one of three prize drawings based on the number of stamps they earn. Prizes range from movie tickets and coffee drinks to free rounds of golf and e-readers. The live drawing will be held during Off the Grid at City Hall Plaza on Monday, December 21. Completed passports must be returned to a designated “block captain” before 4 p.m. on December 21 to be eligible for the drawing. Full details, including a list of participating businesses and identified “block captains,” are available on every passport and online at www.downtownhayward.org.
Gift Guide: Kiddie tech beyond video games, tablets BY BREE FOWLER AP TECHNOLOGY WRITER
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NEW YORK (AP), What to get a tech-savvy kid who’s tired of the same old tablets and video games? New toys this year range from easy-to-use sets for building circuits to a talking dinosaur powered by IBM’s Watson artificial-intelligence system. Most of these come from startup companies, yet they can be found at major retailers or ordered online. All are designed to foster learning and creativity. LITTLEBITS ($200 for Gadgets & Gizmos set, ages 8 and up) Although circuit-building sets have long been around, LittleBits takes inventing and building electrical-powered devices to a new level. The brightly colored components connect together easily with magnets, then attach to mounting boards like Legos. It took me about 45 minutes to build a remote-controlled car. The instructions include color pictures of everything I needed to see. I found them easy to follow, and older children should, too. Although I didn’t get everything right the first time, I had fun checking my circuits and solving problems. Kids will as well. Other projects in my set include a wireless doorbell, motorized fan and rotating lamp. One drawback: There aren’t enough parts to make multiple projects. The kit has two mounting boards, and I needed both to build my car and remote control. Because the boards are needed for most of the projects, you have to take apart what you built to make something else. To get around that, you’d need to buy expansion packs with extra boards and parts. STIKBOT ($10 for a starter kit, technically for ages 13 and up because of social-media restrictions) What makes this toy fun is its marriage of apps and social media with old-school stop-motion animation, which stitches together still pictures into a video. It harkens back to the “Gumby’’ cartoons of days gone by. The starter kit comes with two StikBots – small, flexible plastic figures with suction cups for hands and feet – along with a basic tripod for your smartphone. You download a free app and use the StikBots and whatever else you have around the house to create your own stop-motion movie. The movies can then be shared through social media such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Zing Global Ltd., the company behind StikBot, posts its favorites on YouTube through “The StikBot Show’’ and gives out cash prizes for the most creative. You can see some of the best at http://www.stikbot.toys/videos/ . The creativity of StikBot fans
is truly amazing. My 6-year-old daughter can’t stop watching and has been begging to make her own movie. COGNITOYS DINO ($120, ages 5 and up) This small, plastic dinosaur from New York-based startup Elemental Path has a voice reminiscent of Yoda from “Star Wars.’’ The toy uses Watson’s speechrecognition and cognitive abilities to create an interactive experience. The Dino will engage in conservations with your child and remember personal details such as his or her name and favorite color. With Watson’s help, the toy will also answer complicated questions such as ``Why is the sky blue?’’ and ``Where do babies come from?’’ in a kid-appropriate way. It’s not meant for sharing with siblings, though, as Dino will keep track of just one child’s favorites. The toy connects directly to your Wi-Fi home network, so no phone or tablet is needed. The Dino, which comes in three colors, is sold only online and should ship by the holidays. THE INCREDIBLE INTERGALACTIC JOURNEY HOME ($30, all ages) Lost My Name, a Londonbased startup, uses satellite maps and other data to create customized books that go well beyond similar products on the market. The beautifully illustrated book tells the story of your child’s journey home from outer space. As your child gets closer to home, the book’s pages display nearby landmarks and eventually a satellite map showing your child’s neighborhood and home. Although my daughter already has books personalized with her name and friends, she got a kick out of seeing our home and neighborhood from space. The books, available in seven languages, are sold only online. TIGGLY ($30 per set, ages vary) Tiggly aims to make learning fun by combining toy shapes and letters with apps for iPads or Android tablets. For example, little sea creatures in the Submarine app ask kids to complete words by placing the required vowel letter on the tablet. Use the wrong letter, and a little crab character gives a disapproving look, while the tablet makes a “boing!’’ sound. Words completed correctly are sucked up by a little submarine. The shapes and letters are soft and easy for little hands to pick up and manipulate. The set for the youngest kids, ages 2 to 5, focuses on shapes, while another teaches basic math to kids ages 3 to 7. The most advanced teaches early reading skills to 4 to 8-year-olds. Apps for the tablet feature a variety of games. Most are free, while a few cost $2 to $3.
Woman makes fake Mickey Mouse cards in Disney ticket scam AP WIRE SERVICE SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP), Prosecutors say a woman has been charged with identity theft after manufacturing Mickey Mouse business cards and selling fake Disneyland tickets. KNTV reports (http://bit.ly/1Sq0dWC) Friday that Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Deng says 22-year-old Jennifer Anne Cardema sold the tickets to at least 14 people and now also faces grand theft and aggravated crime enhancements in connection with defrauding people of more than $100,000. It was not known Friday if Cardema has an attorney. Over two years, Cardema pretended that she was an employee of Disney who could sell discounted annual passes and hotel rooms. She tricked her customers by creating a false LinkedIn page, fake Disneyland emails and even printed fake Mickey Mouse business cards. In several cases, families traveled to Disney properties and found their passes were not valid and their hotel rooms were not booked. Information from: KNTV-TV.
Governor extends California water-saving measures in drought AP WIRE SERVICE SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP), Gov. Jerry Brown is extending his executive order requiring Californians to conserve water as the state prepares for a fifth year of drought. The governor announced Friday that he is continuing a 2014 order declaring a drought emergency to give state officials more flexibility to address the ongoing effects of the drought. Brown ordered communities throughout the state to reduce water use by a quarter this year, but those cuts will expire in February. Felicia Marcus, chairwoman of the State Water Resources Control Board, says officials won’t know by then whether an expected El Nino weather pattern will bring enough water to ease drought conditions. The order also suspends some environmental rules, expedites permits for power plants damaged by wildfires, and allows some Californians to capture more water.
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Sugar, corn industries settle sweetener spat; terms secret BY BRIAN MELLEY ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP), The sugar and corn industries ended their bitter billion-dollar dispute over sweeteners Friday in a secret out-of-court settlement. The deal midway through a trial in Los Angeles federal court put an end to dueling lawsuits that pitted sugar processors against the makers of high fructose corn syrup over losses each side blamed on efforts by their rival to win over consumers. Sugar processors were seeking $1.5 billion in a false-advertising claim against corn refiners and agribusinesses giants Archer Daniels Midland and Cargill and other companies after they tried to rebrand their publicityplagued product as “corn sugar.’’ Western Sugar Cooperative and other sugar processors said they lost money when corn refiners launched a “sugar is sugar’’ ad campaign that stated, “Your body can’t tell the difference.’’ Corn refiners and the companies countersued for $530 million, saying they lost that much after the sugar industry made false and misleading statements that included a comment that high fructose corn syrup was as addictive as crack cocaine. They blamed the sugar industry for being behind the “junk science’’ that associated the product with diabetes and obesity. The arch-rivals sugar-coated their rancor in a settlement statement that announced their commitments to “practices that encourage safe and healthful use of their products, including moderation in the consumption of
table sugar, high fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners.’’ Attorneys on both sides refused to discuss terms of the settlement or whether any money would be exchanged. Eric Rose, a spokesman for the sugar processors, said they “achieved a satisfactory settlement of the disputes in the lawsuit.’’ Big Sugar and Big Corn have battled in the marketplace since the 1970s when high fructose corn syrup was introduced as a cheaper alternative to sugar. The fortunes for corn began slipping when studies in the mid-2000s began connecting the product to health problems such as obesity. Corn refiners launched the ad campaign to support its bid before the Food and Drug Administration to change the name to “corn sugar.’’ The FDA rejected the request in 2012, finding that sugar was a solid, dried and crystallized food, not syrup. Although some consumers passionately favor one product over the other, science has determined they are nearly identical and are metabolized the same way, said Roger A. Clemens, a University of Southern California research professor of pharmacology and pharmaceutical science. Sugar is sucrose, which is half fructose, half glucose. High fructose corn syrup is typically 55 percent fructose and 45 percent glucose. The trial had presented a chance for jurors to weigh in on the vexing debate and side with one sweetener after years of dispute in the court of public opinion over the evils of both.
A big win by one side over the other could have had a broader impact on the food industry, the law and advertising. Attorney Dan Herling, who was not involved in the case but has handled suits alleging false or misleading labeling or advertising of foods, said a jury verdict could have provided a model for lawyers looking to take on foods with genetically modified or nonorganic ingredients. “I would also imagine that people who come up with marketing campaigns would have to take a step back and say if we do this not only how is the market going to react, but is it going to lead to a lawsuit,’’ Herling said. Attorney Mark Lanier, who represented sugar processors, predicted before the trial that if he prevailed, other companies would the follow the likes of Hunt’s ketchup and Capri Sun juices and switch to sugar from high fructose corn syrup. “I think both sides will get massive PR out of the win or the loss,’’ he said. “Good PR or bad PR. Both sides have a lot hanging on it.’’ The settlement essentially brings the case to a draw in the public eye. The outcome was similar to one between the sugar industry and the makers of Splenda seven years ago. Sugar processors alleged that McNeil Nutritionals engaged in misleading advertising for promoting the sweetener as a natural food product with the slogan “tastes like sugar because it’s made from sugar.’’ Terms of that deal have never been disclosed.
Boats sit idle as algae threatens Dungeness crab season BY PHUONG LE ASSOCIATED PRESS San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf typically bustles this time of year as workers prepare to haul millions of pounds of Dungeness crab that are a tradition at Thanksgiving and other holiday meals. But crab pots are sitting empty on docks, boats are idled and fishermen are anxiously waiting for California authorities to open the lucrative Dungeness crab season. California has delayed the Nov. 15 start of its commercial crab season after finding dangerous levels of a toxin in crabs. Officials in Oregon and Washington are testing crab samples and will decide soon whether to open its coastal season by Dec. 1 as planned.
A massive bloom of microscopic algae – which produced a natural toxin called domoic acid that is harmful to wildlife and fish – in the Pacific Ocean is threatening the crab industry during a time when many fishing outfits make their most money. It’s also roiling coastal tourism and marine ecosystems. A closure along the entire West Coast would be a blow to the industry, which harvested nearly $170 million worth of Dungeness crab in 2014. “Everybody is counting on crab to make it, so this is pretty disappointing,’’ said Larry Collins, president of the San Francisco Crab Boat Owners Association. “Whenever they test clean, we’ll go get them. I’m very hopeful that it’s sooner than later.’’ Experts say the warm conditions that set up the toxic algae bloom –
while not attributed to climate change – does offer a picture of what’s to come as ocean temperatures are projected to warm. Already, warmer ocean temperatures off New England have shaken up fisheries there, contributing to the collapse of the region’s cod fishery and the shift northward in the lobster population, studies have found. “I don’t have a crystal ball, but I think we’re being given a warning here,’’ said Vera Trainer, who manages the marine biotoxin program at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle. “We’re being shown what the future is going to look like. This is more of what we can expect.’’ Razor clams, for now, have been taken off menus in Oregon and Washington. Shellfish managers have closed recreational digs after finding
dangerous levels of domoic acid in the bivalves. Those closures have cost an estimated $22 million in tourismrelated spending, said Dan Ayres, coastal shellfish manager for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Crabbing was also closed along parts of the Washington coast over the summer, though crabbing continued in the Puget Sound. Matt Hunter, shellfish project leader with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, said crabbing is huge fishery in the state and any closure will have “trickle-down effect on the economy, not only on the coastal communities.’’ Crab can still be found in many restaurants and stores, including San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, and health officials say crabs sold in stores are safe to eat. Some crab on the market now may have been harvested months ago and frozen for later; commercial crab fishing is currently open in some parts of Alaska, Oregon and Puget Sound. In California, crab fisherman are bracing for a tough season. “Needless to say, this is devastating,’’ said Steve Fitz, who owns Mr. Morgan Fisheries in Half Moon Bay. Crab represents the bulk of annual income for many in the fishing community, he said. Still, he’s optimistic that toxin levels will go down and the season will open soon. Restaurants and customers say they’ll adjust their habits. “It’s a disappointment because we really look forward to it every November,’’ said Matt Watson, manager of Woodhouse Fish Co. in San Francisco, which will do its best to get whole crab at a reasonable price from other states. Kris Ducker, who grew up in California, looks forward to her family’s holiday tradition: eating crab served
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ice cold, cracked, with a side of sourdough bread. Even though she now lives in Texas, she still tries to find fresh Dungeness crab. “We’re looking forward to having Dungeness crab for Christmas Eve. We could move on to something else. It wouldn’t kill us, but we would be sad,’’ she said. Scientists say the warm waters that fostered the massive toxic algae bloom off the West Coast this year is more likely a short-term climate event than one attributed to climate change. “Whether this warming itself is a direct function of climate change or not, we can’t say,’’ said Mark Wells, an oceanography professor in the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine. However, the climate change models project warming along the coastlines over the next several decades, so “this type of event probably is going to become much more frequent in the future.’’ On the Northeast coast, scientists have documented shifts in species as the result of warmer waters and that’s meant some changes in what is caught and where. “We see lots of shifting going on,’’ said Richard Merrick, NOAA Fisheries chief science adviser. Significant fish stocks have been shifting northward and deeper into cooler waters along the Northwest Atlantic Ocean, he noted. The New England cod fishery collapsed but haddock fishing has gone up as fishermen switched, he said. Another study found that warming seas will likely send West Coast fish species northward by about 20 miles a decade, and some species probably will disappear from southern ranges off California and Oregon. Associated Press photojournalist Eric Risberg contributed to this report from San Francisco.
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You will see decorative ceramic tile bird baths, art for your garden, oil paintings, and tile murals of Tuscany and the Napa wine country by Simone Archer, who also has gorgeous glass jewelry pendants and earrings. Often seen painting in the hills and parks around Newark and Fremont, Archer is known as a plein air painter of scenes that may not be here tomorrow. She is attracted to unique shapes and backlit vistas that make our Tri-City area unique. Eric Calande works predominantly in acrylic and oil pastel. At the age of 17, Calande was the youngest to be admitted into the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the nation’s first and oldest art school. He worked for many years as both an artist and art director, but has now returned to his fine art roots. His painting and photography capture the simplistic beauty of everyday objects such as a bowl of bright orange persimmons. A popular art teacher, Calande offers both adult and children’s classes. Professional artist Adriane Dedic is inspired by Japanese wood block prints, but uses a unique technique that blends traditional printing with contemporary computer art. Her series of colorful Geisha has musical motifs, fans, and umbrellas. Her newest fabric collages feature whimsical birds with poetry printed on tea bags. She has created small tile holiday ornaments with her favorite art designs. Inspired by both culture and nature, glass artist Emelie Rogers will display stunning stained glass and fused art pieces including unique glass serving pieces infused with copper and silver, as well as small glass dish gift sets and unique glass jewelry. Always impressed by studying the world around her and always seeking a challenge, Rogers has worked the past year on powder screen printing on glass. Come and enjoy the fruits of her year’s exploration. A variety of pieces will be displayed including large accessory pieces, functional mid-size items, and small gift sets. Be inspired by the creative imaginations of these award-winning local artists! Maps are available at Newark Library (6300 Civic Terrace Avenue), Silliman Activity Center (6800 Mowry Avenue), and online at www.myartiststudio.com/openstudios-map.html. Newark Artists Open Studios and Holiday Boutique Saturday, Dec 5 &Sunday, Dec 6 11 a.m. - 5p.m. 36541 Cherry St (Simone Archer) 5779 Dichondra Place Dr (Eric Calande) 35911 Ruschin Dr (Adriane Dedic & Emelie Rogers) www.myartiststudio.com/openstudios-map.html Free
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Local Navy Petty Officer serves aboard USS Stockade
SUBMITTED BY MCS 3RD CLASS DAVID A. COX Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Brian Omaque, from Union City, loads a chaff round into the decoy defense launching sysem aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106). Sailors from the John C. Stennis Strike Group are participating in a sustainment training exercise (SUSTEX) to prepare for future deployments.
A tribute to veterans
SUBMITED BY DANIEL R. CARDENAS Recently, DeVry University joined with the Mayor of Fremont, Bill Harrison, to honor our veterans, including Pearl Harbor Survivor Michael “Mickey” Ganitch (RET) USN U.S.S. Pennsylvania, who joined them for this special event. The ceremony began with the raising of the flag to a trumpet accompaniment of the National Anthem and God Bless America. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, led by veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor Michael “Mickey” Ganitch, a reception was held for veterans, students, and community members.
Enrollment information meetings scheduled SUBMITTED BY BRIAN KILLGORE The Fremont Unified School District’s (FUSD’s) Office of Student Support Services will host three 2016-17 Enrollment Information Meetings during the month of December for families of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 6th-grade students. All meetings will be held at the FUSD District Office’s Professional Development Room – 4210 Technology Drive in Fremont -from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on: Monday, December 7, Tuesday, December 8 and Thursday, December 10. Enrollment packets for students in TK through 6th-grade and siblings of students TK-5th grade will be available at all FUSD Elementary Schools beginning Monday, January 4, through Tuesday, January 12. Completed packets may be dropped off at the Student Support Services Office on the following dates: Mission San Jose Attendance Area (Chadbourne, Gomes, Mission San Jose, Mission Valley) January 13-15. Deadline: January 15, 4:30 p.m. American Attendance Area (Ardenwood, Brookvale, Forest Park, Oliveira, Patterson, Warwick) January 19-21. Deadline: January 21, 4:30 p.m. Irvington Attendance Area (Green, Grimmer, Hirsch, Leitch, Warm Springs, Weibel) January 22, 25-26. Deadline: January 26, 4:30 p.m. Washington Attendance Area (Cabrillo, Glenmoor, Maloney, Niles, Parkmont,Vallejo Mill) – January 27-29. Deadline: January 29, 4:30 p.m. Kennedy Attendance Area (Azevada, Blacow, Brier, Durham, Mattos, Millard) February 1-3. Deadline: February 3, 4:30 p.m. Enrollment for new TK through 6th-grade students will begin on Monday, April 4. Contact the Office of Student Support Services at (510) 657-2350 for more information. Enrollment Information Meetings Monday, Dec 7; Tuesday, Dec 8; Thursday, Dec 10 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. FUSD District Office, Professional Dev Rm 4210 Technology Dr, Fremont (510) 657-2350 www.fremont.k12.ca.us
Give blood or host a blood drive SUBMITTED BY DEPHNE MATHEW The American Red Cross encourages individuals and organizations to give something that means something this winter by making a lifesaving blood donation or hosting a blood drive. Blood donations often decline from now to New Year’s Day when holiday festivities pull people away from their donation appointments. Seasonal illnesses, such as colds and the flu, can also have a serious impact on blood donations. In addition, there are fewer blood drives during the winter months when many hosting organizations postpone drives while people are traveling for the holidays. Severe winter weather may also cause scheduled blood drives to be canceled. Despite the busy holiday season and threat of extreme freezing weather, the need for blood remains steady. Organizations can help by hosting a blood drive during the winter months, and eligible donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give blood. Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative, A negative and AB blood. Visit redcrossblood.org to learn more about hosting a blood drive. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767). Donors can now use the Blood Donor App to access their donor card and view vital signs from previous donations.
Upcoming local blood donation opportunities: Friday, Dec 4 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Kaiser Permanente 3555 Whipple Rd, Union City Wednesday, Dec 9 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kaiser Permanente 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont Thursday, Dec 10 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward Monday, Dec 14 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Eden Medical Center 20101 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley American Red Cross Blood Donation Center: Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Newark Blood Donation Center 39227 Cedar Blvd, Newark 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) redcrossblood.org
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Turkey and Eagles join forces Mother Nature cooperated this year as California School for the Deaf (CSD) students prepared for their annual Turkey Trot. On the scheduled day, Wednesday, November 18th, skies were blue and temperature moderate. The Eagles, true to their school mascot, soared through it all, collecting canned goods for the Alameda County Food Bank. Each participant received a token as they completed a circuit of the track. The total tokens earned gave runners eligibility for different prize drawings. Lucky participants were selected through drawings by grade level. Separate drawings were held for grand prizes and staff participants. From CSD to the entire community, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
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nterestingly, Benjamin Moore named “Simply White” their color of the year for 2016. Other paint companies like Sherwin Williams, Behr and Gladden have also listed versions of white in their forecasts for 2016 and going forward. Why white? It’s part of a larger societal trend favoring simplicity and timelessness. White is recognized as a
Some advice to clients who are afraid of color: if you’re defaulting to white for your walls because you are afraid to take a leap and try color, please get over that fear! Most people love colorful interiors when they see them, and just need a nudge to try something new. That said, if you are intentionally choosing white for your interior design, then go with it wholeheartedly and don’t let anyone make you feel bad about it. If white is the color of the year for 2016, then you know you’re in great company. fantastic backdrop color— one that sets the stage for everything else that will be happening in the room. White and all of its many iterations can be terrific wall colors— white with a hint of yellow, pink or peach can add so much subtle warmth to a space, while white with slight undertones of blue or green can cool off a room. White also sets off other colors beautifully — think of crisp white crown molding or a fireplace mantel contrasting with the deeper wall color behind it. But white is not just for trim and moldings — furniture, walls, window treatments, tile, and cabinetry all look terrific in tints, tones and shades of white. Using white in your interior design allows you to be more adventurous with the other colors in the space. In one recent project, the client loved bold colors like purple, red and cobalt, so we used crisp white on most of the walls, then used those bold colors strategically on accent walls and even some ceilings to create a modern, “art gallery” type of look.
If you want a mix of colors, but don’t tend to like bold, bright hues, use white and creams, paired with light grays and tans to create a very elegant and restful interior. In another project, we used a variety of whites, creams and other soft neutrals for the fireplace mantel and tile, the finish on the chairs, the upholstery fabric, window treatments and area rug. The result is a beautiful, inviting living room that will stand the test of time. White kitchen cabinets are hugely popular right now, as they coordinate with almost any other color and work in almost all design styles from contemporary to traditional. In this kitchen, the crisp white cabinets coordinate beautifully with the aqua blues in the backsplash tile and the quartz counters, while the wood floor and island add warmth and contrast to the space. And there’s no way to go wrong with a white bathroom. White tile always looks clean and fresh, and you can add a lot of personality with wall color, window treatments, art and accessories.
Anna Jacoby is a local Certified Interior Designer. Contact her at 510-490-0379 or nfo@annajacobyinteriors.com You could also visit her website at www.annajacobyinteriors.com
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Celebrate the season with Trees of Angels SUBMITTED BY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation and Bernardin Family McDonald’s present the 20th anniversary season of “Trees of Angels” with tree lightings beginning Monday, November 30. For 20 years the Trees of Angels tree lightings have supported hospice care in the Tri-City area, providing comfort and dignity to those in their last days. Funds raised this year will be used to refurbish the current hospice room at Washington Hospital and to add a second room. The original tree, located at McDonald’s Restaurant at Highway 680 and Mission Boulevard in Fremont, is adorned each year with thousands of lights forming angles, doves, and stars. Entertainment, refreshments, and a raffle will be available at each event, and Santa and Mrs. Clause will be making an appearance at the Newark and Union City tree lightings. All tree lightings are complimentary. Please consider making a contribution to this crucial health-care program. Your donation will ensure that all our neighbors have access to high-quality, local hospice care for their loved ones, regardless of their ability to pay. All donations are fully tax deductible.
To learn more about events or how to make a charitable donation, call (510) 791-3428 or e-mail foundation@whhs.com. Trees of Angels Tree Lighting Ceremonies Monday, Nov 30 6:00 p.m. McDonald’s Restaurant 42800 Mission Blvd, Fremont www.whhs.com/foundation Free Monday, Dec 7 6:30 p.m. Newark City Hall 37101 Newark Blvd, Newark www.whhs.com/foundation Free Thursday, Dec 10 5:30 p.m. Union City City Hall 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City www.whhs.com/foundation Free
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CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 14 Highest $:1,055,000 Median $: 762,000 Lowest $: 500,000 Average $: 757,000 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILT CLOSED 19021 Carlton Avenue 94546 880,000 4 2850 1938 10-22-15 3741 Catalina Court 94546 500,000 2 1436 1976 10-21-15 18211 Crest Avenue 94546 565,000 3 1401 1960 10-16-15 19651 Forest Avenue 94546 597,000 2 1434 1934 10-20-15 20089 Meadowlark Drive 94546 680,000 3 1408 1961 10-22-15 18055 Reamer Road 94546 775,000 - 1326 1942 10-16-15 19709 Spruce Street 94546 600,000 3 1199 1959 10-16-15 18959 Vaughn Avenue 94546 635,000 3 1249 1956 10-15-15 21091 Wilbeam Avenue 94546 838,000 2 696 1922 10-22-15 19428 Yuma Street 94546 762,000 4 1906 1970 10-21-15 25229 Century Oaks Cir 94552 1,055,000 4 2672 1996 10-16-15 22134 East Lyndon Loop 94552 813,000 4 2379 1998 10-15-15 5808 Greenridge Road 94552 1,018,000 4 1781 1960 10-20-15 18806 West Cavendish Dr 94552 880,000 - 2292 1978 10-21-15
HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 36 Highest $: 740,000 Median $: 475,000 Lowest $: 280,000 Average $: 488,319 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILT CLOSED 24427 2nd Street 94541 725,000 4 2626 2009 10-16-15 2685 D Street 94541 465,000 3 1013 1947 10-16-15 396 Grove Way 94541 505,000 3 1420 1928 10-22-15 945 Hampton Road 94541 510,500 3 1422 1974 10-22-15 2222 Hansen Road 94541 680,000 4 2327 1961 10-21-15 1014 Imperial Place 94541 401,000 3 1565 1982 10-15-15 306 Jerilynn Lane 94541 401,000 3 1032 1951 10-21-15 22819 Kings Court 94541 575,000 6 2636 1950 10-21-15 22921 Kingsford Way 94541 510,000 3 1333 2004 10-22-15 24163 Machado Court 94541 665,000 4 2062 1984 10-22-15 18122 Robscott Avenue 94541 493,000 3 1276 1951 10-21-15 504 Staley Avenue 94541 575,000 3 1726 2012 10-20-15 2182 Brandywine Place 94542 515,000 3 1399 1997 10-22-15 24695 Fairview Avenue 94542 740,000 3 1789 1890 10-16-15 1127 Palisade Street 94542 615,000 - 10-22-15 31926 Albany Street 94544 450,000 3 1031 1951 10-21-15 418 Balmoral Way 94544 555,000 3 1233 1956 10-22-15 612 Blue Jay Drive 94544 475,000 3 1610 1978 10-15-15 27791 Bruno Street 94544 385,000 3 1037 1952 10-15-15 26682 Colette Street 94544 400,000 3 951 1950 10-16-15 933 Collins Court 94544 488,000 3 1467 1967 10-15-15 752 O'Neil Commons 94544 407,000 2 1333 2007 10-16-15 24485 Park Street 94544 437,000 3 1041 1950 10-15-15 25095 Tarman Avenue 94544 410,000 3 951 1949 10-15-15 2101 Catalpa Way 94545 443,000 3 1064 1963 10-22-15 25873 Dodge Avenue 94545 520,000 3 1244 1960 10-20-15 2096 Florida Street 94545 450,000 3 1040 1959 10-20-15 27617 Gainesville Avenue 94545 422,000 3 1395 1955 10-16-15 27481 Lemon Tree Court 94545 370,000 3 1220 1971 10-20-15 1982 Osage Avenue 94545 490,000 3 1224 1964 10-22-15 26005 Peterman Avenue 94545 535,000 4 1866 1956 10-15-15 27431 Portsmouth Ave 94545 280,000 3 1128 1958 10-22-15 801 Quantas Lane 94545 525,000 3 1121 1959 10-19-15 2035 Sarasota Lane 94545 460,000 3 1119 1956 10-22-15
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MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 11 Highest $: 875,000 Median $: 660,000 Lowest $: 290,000 Average $: 636,182 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 456 Dempsey Road #256 95035 292,000 1 676 2007 10-30-15 480 Dempsey Road #280 95035 290,000 1 676 2007 10-27-15 412 Ferreira Court 95035 875,000 4 1502 1970 10-29-15 647 Murphy Ranch Road 95035 800,000 3 1668 2013 10-28-15 1040 North Abbott Ave 95035 490,000 2 1174 1979 10-27-15 476 Palmer Street 95035 630,500 3 1040 1955 10-30-15 35 Parc Place Drive 95035 699,500 3 1530 2005 10-30-15 122 Poppy Court 95035 541,000 3 1150 1971 10-28-15 268 South Temple Drive 95035 660,000 4 1158 1960 10-30-15 325 Tempo Lane 95035 845,000 - 10-30-15 333 Tempo Lane 95035 875,000 - 10-27-15 NEWARK | TOTAL SALES: 14 Highest $: 975,000 Median $: 658,000 Lowest $: 500,000 Average $: 676,036 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 37039 Arden Street 94560 675,000 2 1063 1948 10-19-15 36440 Bettencourt Street 94560 750,000 5 1752 1969 10-19-15 36528 Bettencourt Street 94560 685,000 3 1232 1963 10-16-15 5616 Forbes Drive 94560 975,000 5 3289 2000 10-15-15 6589 Fountaine Avenue 94560 615,000 5 2070 1960 10-20-15 6354 Jasmine Avenue 94560 790,000 4 1899 1966 10-20-15 36140 La Salle Drive 94560 625,000 4 1545 1960 10-16-15 36670 Leone Street 94560 516,500 3 939 1953 10-15-15 37023 Locust Street 94560 658,000 5 1770 1963 10-22-15 6365 Noel Avenue 94560 500,000 3 939 1953 10-15-15 36632 Port Anchorwood 94560 645,000 3 1450 1975 10-20-15 39684 Potrero Drive 94560 715,000 3 1766 1993 10-15-15 36410 Spruce Street 94560 715,000 3 1240 1976 10-21-15 36229 Toulon Place 94560 600,000 3 1100 1960 10-20-15 SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: 25 Highest $: 769,000 Median $: 500,000 Lowest $: 210,000 Average $: 502,100 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 351 Beverly Avenue 94577 730,000 7 2184 1925 10-16-15 671 Black Pine Drive 94577 460,000 3 1111 1989 10-15-15 392 Breed Avenue 94577 725,000 3 2474 1920 10-15-15 55 Cornwall Way 94577 515,000 2 1723 1979 10-22-15 624 Elsie Avenue 94577 469,000 2 939 1940 10-21-15 963 Hutchings Drive 94577 510,000 2 1351 1943 10-20-15 1353 Leonard Drive 94577 210,000 3 1044 1953 10-21-15 631 Maud Avenue 94577 408,000 2 1002 1927 10-19-15 368 Sybil Avenue 94577 729,000 4 3051 1992 10-19-15 526 Tudor Road 94577 452,000 3 1116 1948 10-22-15 679 Valita Drive 94577 500,000 2 1012 1944 10-16-15 1058 Victoria Avenue 94577 282,000 2 751 1953 10-16-15 1761 139th Avenue 94578 395,000 2 1076 1947 10-21-15 755 Crocus Drive 94578 650,000 3 1916 1978 10-21-15 15057 Hesperian Blvd #1 94578 269,000 2 712 1985 10-22-15 14557 Kings Court 94578 370,500 3 1195 1974 10-16-15 14887 Olivia Street 94578 759,000 4 2574 2003 10-16-15 1924 Placer Drive 94578 410,000 2 1115 1953 10-15-15 14091 Reed Avenue 94578 348,000 2 1084 1973 10-15-15 14821 Sylvia Way 94578 540,000 4 1876 1946 10-21-15 3845 Yorkshire Street #7 94578 345,000 2 918 1987 10-16-15 15134 Andover Street 94579 620,000 4 1524 1950 10-16-15 1224 Drake Avenue 94579 510,000 3 1081 1951 10-16-15 15053 Grenda Street 94579 577,000 5 1871 1948 10-19-15 2028 Seaspray Court 94579 769,000 4 2968 1997 10-16-15 SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 6 Highest $: 605,000 Median $: 449,000 Lowest $: 260,000 Average $: 479,833 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 15900 Devonwood Way 94580 605,000 4 1855 1990 10-16-15 15742 Via Colusa 94580 260,000 3 1226 1944 10-20-15 17366 Via El Cerrito 94580 575,000 3 1151 1951 10-19-15 1284 Via Lucas 94580 580,000 3 1425 1951 10-21-15 16009 Via Media 94580 449,000 3 986 1944 10-15-15 15668 Wagner Street 94580 410,000 3 1041 1951 10-19-15 UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES: 15 Highest $: 915,000 Median $: 619,000 Lowest $: 343,000 Average $: 623,867 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILTCLOSED 4662 Barcelona Way 94587 481,000 3 1298 1972 10-16-15 2623 Copa Del Oro Drive 94587 343,000 2 908 1986 10-16-15 3155 Courthouse Drive 94587 662,000 4 1434 1985 10-20-15 32730 Hilmar Street 94587 798,000 4 1980 1985 10-20-15 2521 Kennedy Avenue 94587 785,000 4 2141 1968 10-22-15 1058 La Sierra Terrace 94587 550,000 3 1212 1997 10-15-15 35108 Perry Road 94587 619,000 3 1298 1965 10-19-15 4105 Pluto Way 94587 455,000 3 1390 1974 10-16-15 4450 Queen Anne Drive 94587 580,000 3 1120 1970 10-20-15 34227 Red Cedar Lane 94587 915,000 5 2604 2001 10-21-15 281 Riviera Drive 94587 590,000 3 1092 1963 10-19-15 3172 San Andreas Drive 94587 690,000 3 1689 1970 10-16-15 1893 Serpentine Drive 94587 795,000 4 1859 1997 10-21-15 2466 Shield Drive 94587 650,000 3 1320 1969 10-15-15 4275 Solar Circle 94587 445,000 3 1280 1973 10-22-15
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FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 45 Highest $: 3,986,000 Median $: 736,000 Lowest $: 389,500 Average $: 858,278 ADDRESS ZIP SOLD FOR BDSSQFT BUILT CLOSED 37474 3rd Street 94536 650,000 2 1692 1909 10-21-15 4095 Abbey Terrace #131 94536 433,000 2 823 1986 10-22-15 4134 Argyle Court 94536 510,000 4 2410 1970 10-15-15 38275 Ballard Drive 94536 990,000 5 2425 1960 10-15-15 38616 Country Common 94536 389,500 1 723 1979 10-16-15 38300 Fitzgerald Circle 94536 650,500 2 1300 1966 10-22-15 38428 Fitzgerald Circle 94536 700,000 2 1300 1965 10-19-15 38725 Glencoe Drive 94536 950,000 - 1753 1955 10-16-15 37957 Inez Avenue 94536 780,000 3 1248 1961 10-21-15 4064 Kettering Terrace 94536 614,500 2 1228 1986 10-22-15 581 Lambert Terrace 94536 720,000 3 1591 2008 10-22-15 454 Posada Way 94536 1,279,000 4 2735 1967 10-16-15 35069 Sofia Court 94536 705,000 3 1226 1964 10-20-15 5402 Cumberland Park Ct 94538 800,000 4 1619 1962 10-15-15 4557 Deerfield Terrace 94538 570,000 2 1027 1971 10-15-15 3579 Dickenson Common 94538 738,000 3 1448 1997 10-15-15 5411 Farina Lane 94538 690,000 4 1414 1961 10-22-15 40118 Fremont Boulevard 94538 655,000 3 1156 1958 10-16-15 3749 Haven Avenue 94538 765,000 3 1124 1955 10-21-15 43512 Hopkins Avenue 94538 660,000 3 1112 1954 10-16-15 40524 Ives Court 94538 660,000 3 1756 1960 10-15-15 3695 Langdon Common 94538 790,000 3 1637 1998 10-22-15 4017 Marjoram Terrace 94538 965,000 4 1843 2010 10-16-15 4264 Ogden Drive 94538 736,000 3 1558 1962 10-21-15 4790 Serra Avenue 94538 730,000 3 1358 1959 10-16-15 5607 Statice Common 94538 718,000 3 1309 1994 10-15-15 3695 Stevenson Blvd E106 94538 530,000 2 1040 1991 10-22-15 5593 Tilden Place 94538 658,000 3 1108 1966 10-16-15 3643 Trenton Court 94538 667,000 3 1000 1958 10-19-15 48815 Big Horn Court 94539 1,440,000 4 2410 1977 10-19-15 41165 Carmen Street 94539 940,000 3 1050 1954 10-16-15 609 Vesper Avenue 94539 1,142,000 3 1598 1964 10-20-15 46750 Winema Common 94539 515,000 2 897 1985 10-15-15 33892 Abercrombie Place 94555 1,589,000 6 3905 1976 10-16-15 34500 Bentley Court 94555 860,000 5 1504 1968 10-15-15 34844 Blackstone Way 94555 890,000 4 1714 1973 10-20-15 3730 Bobwhite Terrace 94555 810,000 4 1853 1989 10-16-15 34311 Bodkin Terrace 94555 983,000 3 1755 1987 10-16-15 5387 Edmonton Common 94555 800,000 2 1533 1990 10-20-15 34653 Fremont Boulevard 94555 3,986,000 3 1784 1912 10-21-15 3792 Goldfinch Terrace 94555 700,000 2 1315 1989 10-21-15 34517 Melissa Terrace 94555 860,000 3 1389 1989 10-16-15 34635 Pueblo Terrace 94555 560,000 2 918 1989 10-21-15 3162 Saxon Court 94555 910,000 3 1390 1971 10-15-15 5449 Shattuck Avenue 94555 934,000 4 1570 1989 10-19-15
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ecently the Museum of Local History Guild celebrated twenty years of providing a museum with local artifacts, access to the Dr. Robert B. Fisher collection, other archival collections and docents trained in the history of Washington Township (now called the Tri-City Area). At a birthday party in the St. Joseph Parish Hall in Mission San Jose, former Fremont mayor, Gus Morrison, was master of ceremonies and introduced local elected officials who spoke briefly: Newark Mayor Al Nagy, Union City Mayor Carol DutraVernaci, and Councilmember, Lily Mei, who represented Fremont Mayor Bill Harrison. Morrison told the crowd that he was mayor when the fire
Museum 20th birthday Celebration Board and others Left to Right: Front Row: Kelsey Camello, Tim Swenson, Philip Holmes Middle Row: Gerry Curry, Carol Dutra-Vernaci, Lily Mei, Patricia Schaffarczyk Back Row: Lila Bringhurst, Gus Morrison, Paul Sethy, John Weed,Vinnie Bacon (behind Lily Mei) Gil Garza
had worked with local historian, Dr. Robert Fisher, and taught a class about local history at Ohlone College. Holmes took time recently to write about the 1995 board of directors: “The board of the newlyformed Museum of Local History Guild was composed of members of the two historical societies. “Cecilia Weed, vice president, was a long-time president of Washington Township Historical Society. Her friend, Betty Ann Dunseath, joined the board as treasurer. She was a member of
Regina Dennie, Ann Power, Sherry Nighswonger
fighters moved from the old firehouse on the corner of Anza and Ellsworth Streets to new a new fire station on Paseo Padre Parkway and Pine Street. Kent McClain, Fremont’s city manager at the time suggested that the old firehouse could be used as a museum. Two local historic groups, Washington Township Historical Society and Mission Peak Heritage Foundation, came together to launch the project. Origins of the Museum The Country Club of Washington Township, organized in 1897, published the “History of Washington Township” in 1904. There have been two subsequent editions, briefly recounting the history of the original towns in Southern Alameda County located in Washington Township: Mission San Jose, Irvington, Union City, Alvarado, Decoto, Centerville, Niles, Warm Springs and Newark. In 1949 the Country Club’s Historical Research Committee morphed into the Washington Township Historical Society. And, in 1965, Mission Peak Heritage Foundation grew out of the Fremont Historical Resources Committee, which had been created by the City of Fremont.
“Sherry Nighswonger, acquisition director, was president of Mission Peak Heritage Foundation and secretary of the editorial board that produced the book, “The City of Fremont: The First Thirty Years,” which is still avail-
Regina Dennie Memorial Fund, Kelsey Camello has continued Schaffarczyk’s work of cataloging and processing of collections. Recently the museum received a grant to help archive the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum’s 9000-reel collection of silent films. Matching donations are needed to continue that project. Under the leadership of Dianne Holmes and Margery Begley, student tours have become popular at the museum and at the Rancho Higuera Historical Park in Warm Springs. Timothy Swenson and Caroline Harris have led tours of historic districts in the Tri-Cities. The museum receives a continuous stream of historic items, documents and photographs donated by current and past residents of the area. In
Mollie Sinclair
Gus morrison and Phil Holmes
Members from both organizations met with Fremont city staff to create a plan for the museum. On May 21, 1990 the Fremont city council voted to remodel the former fire station at 190 Anza Street as a museum. Both groups signed the lease. After much hard work they celebrated with a grand opening on October 14, 1995. The First Museum Board Phil Holmes, first president of the museum guild, was the honored guest at the celebration. A member of both historical groups, an avid historian and principal of Gomes School, he
fact the museum is now bursting at the seams and is looking for additional space. Recently the board changed the name of the museum to the Washington Township Museum of Local History in order to identify the museum’s geographic focus. The public is invited to visit the museum at 190 Anza Street on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and also the second Saturday and Sunday of each month, same hours. http://museumoflocalhistory.org/
Dan Lydon(firechief)Phil Holmes
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the historical society and had worked with Cecilia to preserve local artifacts. “Mollie Sinclair, secretary, had written and published the “Heritage Cookbook of Washington Township” which featured the recipes and histories of many local families. Her husband, John Stevenson, descended from a local pioneer family and was the first mayor of Fremont. “Ann Power, display coordinator, taught at Gomes School and was very interested in local history. She worked with museum experts to develop the first museum design. She and her husband, Randy, volunteered many hours at the museum.
able at the museum gift shop. “Regina Dennie, docent coordinator, was a native of Mission San Jose, a member of both historical groups and an avid history buff.” Looking Forward During the celebration Gil Garza, current president of the museum board, recognized the work of volunteers at the museum and mentioned a number of projects that are currently underway. Patricia Schaffarczyk, volunteer curator, recently facilitated updating the museum’s website and Facebook page. With a grant from the Despeaux Good Works Fund from East Bay Community Foundation, matched by the
LILA BRINGHURST HISTORY www.museumoflocalhistory.org Photos courtesy of The Museum of Local History
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n a “bitter/sweet” dedication, members of Kimbookai gathered on November 19th in an alcove of the Children’s Area of the Fremont Main Library to gift funds to its refurbishment. As a legacy of the organization that worked toward improved learning and play experiences in the Tri-Cities, a check for over $10,000 was given to the library to improve the décor and furnishings for children. A letter to friends of Kimbookai follows: It is with bitter/sweet feelings that we report to you that, after 13 years, the Board of Directors of Kimbookai Children’s Edutainment Museum has decided to dissolve our non-profit and end our quest of establishing a children’s museum for the Tri-City area. As you know, Kimbookai was created as a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization in 2002 by young mothers who saw a need for a museum for young children with fun, educational exhibits designed to stimulate young minds. We also saw it as a place of support for parents of youngsters allowing them to learn from one another and experts in the field. We hope that, in future, a new group of citizens will take up the challenge and help preserve our legacy by forming a non-profit to bring museum joy and learning to many Tri-City youngsters. During our years of existence, our Board, donors and volunteers like you have brought many museum-like experiences to children in the Tri-City area. For example,
we created a Children’s Museum Experience Event at Fremont’s Centerville Presbyterian Church on April 25, 2009. We have also participated in many city-sponsored children’s events like Fremont’s Trick or Treat on Safety Street and the City’s “Shake, Rattle and Roll” Earthquake Tour for Children in conjunction with the Math and Science Nucleus. You have fervently shared this dream with us and have enthusiastically donated your time and money to help make this dream a reality. However, we can all feel good and hopeful about the fact that our remaining assets will go to a worthy cause and one that goes hand in hand with Kimbookai’s vision and mission. The sweet part has to do with our decision to make a generous donation of our remaining assets — $10,000.98 — to the Alameda Country Library Foundation. The Board unanimously has approved that the money go for the creation of a special Parent/Toddler Area in the children’s section of the Fremont Main Library on Stevenson Boulevard. This area will be called the Kimbookai Corner. It will feature a magical place for youngsters from newborns to five-year-olds in an updated, entertaining setting that will allow the youngsters to play and learn along with their parents. What is especially exciting about this donation for us is that it fits perfectly with the mission of Kimbookai of educating and entertaining young children and
allowing their parents to learn from one another, thus enriching the quality of their family life. We plan to present the donation to the library on Thursday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fremont Main Library’s Children’s Area. We really encourage you to join us at this time to officially present the check to officials of the library. It is an auspicious moment in our history. Finally, we would like to thank you for your support and many contributions through the years. You have warmed our hearts, allowed us to bring museum-like experiences to children in our Tri-City communities with great joy and love. And we are forever grateful. Best Regards Lin-Lin Tsou-Otani, President, Board of Directors Marianela Pena, Past President, Board of Directors
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Sudoku: Fill in the missing numbers (1 – 9 inclusive) so each row, column and 3x3 box contains all digits.
Crossword Puzzle
Across 2 possessive pronoun (2) 4 Doing nothing (4) 6 It's a snap (5) 7 __ and large (2) 8 Italian, e.g. (6) 10 Balance sheet item (4) 11 community (12) 13 ___-bodied (4) 14 unusual (9) 15 Shoreline problem (7) 18 clothing item (5) 19 Fuddy-duddy (3-9) 23 by Rudyard Kipling (2) 24 kitchen appliance (12) 26 Chair part (3) 27 accountabilities (16) 30 10 C-notes (4) 31 sharp tool (3) 32 Helper (9)
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Down 1 follow in someone's ____ (9) 2 slope of a mountain (12) 3 energetic (8) 4 Kind of wrestling (6) 5 record ____ (6) 6 Pudding fruit (4) 7 providing passage (7) 9 Feminine pronoun (7)
12 trick-or-treat (9) 16 radically new (13) 17 House of _______ (15) 20 filthiest (8) 21 wrathful (8) 22 natural disaster (9) 25 30 (6) 27 Deteriorate (4) 28 repair with stitches (3) 29 preposition (2) 32 writer (6) 34 The _____ Show with Jimmy Fallon (7) 36 "Rocks" (3) 39 stage of development (6) 40 Balloon filler (3) 42 spindle, rod (4) 44 public transportation (4) 45 preparation for Easter (4) 47 Armageddon (3)
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Tri-City Stargazer NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 1, 2015 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: For the last three weeks I wrote about the critically important arrangement of Saturn and Neptune. This is a theme that lasts through 2016, so I will be referring to it often. Saturn rules hardcore reality, the rules and limits of our lives. Neptune rules the spiritual and the ethereal that which is illusive or having no boundaries. Saturn's practicality exposes the lie behind the curtain. Neptune represents that which we believe is perfect and whole, yet our belief may not be exactly true. It gives us dreams and hopes for something better in the future. The message of these planets in combination is that of the Wizard of Oz. We must cultivate hope and optimism, lest we fall into despair and cease to try. Yet our dreams need to be based upon something realistically possible or we might never accomplish anything. Any structure or institution that has been riddled with debt and deceit will meet its end before 2017. Aries the Ram (March 21April 20): You are thinking fast and the wheels are rolling forward in your life. Others like your ideas and want to help you manifest them. This is a good time to study any material because your thoughts are flowing. You and your partner(s) can work together to create harmonious solutions to one or more nagging problems. Taurus the Bull (April 21May 20): Circumstances at work or in your daily life are far from easy at this time. Co-workers or employees are unable to help due to their own problems, so you are the one who shoulders the load. Rest as much as you can and take your vitamins. This kind of situation can interfere with your personal health. Gemini the Twins (May 21June 20): The full moon on the 25th brings illumination on your closest relationships. Somehow you can see the shadow side of these beings. And this bright light may bring a fuller awareness about your relationship. Depending upon the past, this may be considered good or bad.
You will now operate with eyes more open. Cancer the Crab (June 21July 21): You are asking spiritual questions that for the moment offer no good answers. Table those concerns for now and focus your energy on some kind of project, such as preparation of a Thanksgiving dinner. Keeping your hands busy and helping others will help you get beyond rough spots in this spiritual dilemma. Leo the Lion (July 22-August 22): This is not the time to display your work or your goals. You may not be feeling your best and that makes it hard to present things in the finest possible light. You need some extra rest during this period. Beware the temptation to step into a grand savior role now. People will not be impressed by the effort. Virgo the Virgin (August 23September 22): You have been concerned with the welfare of family members, particularly those who are older than you are. Your significant other may be evaporating from the scene. Per-
haps the reality is more than he/she can absorb, or he doesn’t know how to support you in this time of need. Ask what the problem is. Don’t assume she doesn’t want to help until you are told. Libra the Scales (September 23-October 22): Your mind has been truly busy in recent weeks. If you have not yet resolved an issue, set it aside while you take a break. Even a short time away can help your mental nerve endings synapse more easily. Clear the cobwebs from old, non-working solutions so that a fresh perspective can emerge. Scorpio the Scorpion (October 23-November 21): An opportunity for a job crosses your path. It would be favorable for you to inquire about it. Watch your attitude for signs of self-importance, which will not be well accepted. An earthy humility along with believable assurance that you can accomplish the work may do wonders for your chances. Sagittarius the Archer (November 22-December 21): This is a week of intense feelings,
whether up or down. For many, prevention of depressed feelings can be handled by gently bringing ourselves back from a superhigh. When we allow the highs, it is inevitable that a fall must happen. None of us can remain up, so a down must balance it. Concentrate on an even keel. Capricorn the Goat (December 22-January 19): You are in a somber frame of mind this week. Decisions in front of you have long-term consequences, so you do not want to make mistakes. Yet the present path does not seem at all clear. Don’t thrash yourself because you do not have the decision finalized already. Be still and leave it with your unconscious to sort out the solution.
Aquarius the Water Bearer (January 20-February 18): This season you may have discovered that somehow your material security has slipped a notch or two without your notice. This will pressure you to pay more attention to your financial matters in order to prevent further erosion. The water bearers are very intelligent but not necessarily practical. Pisces the Fish (February 19-March 20): Developments in your career or life direction may cause you to feel ineffective during this season. Don’t allow this one experience to alter your sense of self. That creates paralysis. You are an intuitive person who can repackage what you have learned about the psyche so the world will see you from fresh eyes.
Are you interested in a personal horoscope? Vivian Carol may be reached at (704) 366-3777 for private psychotherapy or astrology appointments (fee required).
www.horoscopesbyvivian.com
Community Development Block Grant Funding Available The City of Fremont announces the availability of approximately $810,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds, commonly known as CDBG funds, for projects benefiting low- and moderate-income Fremont residents for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 and Fiscal Year 2017-2018. The following projects may be eligible: • Housing rehabilitation for qualified low-income residents. • Capital project gap funding for agencies with City-approved CDBG grants. • Micro-enterprise projects promoting family economic success and self-sufficiency, which have at least five years proven track record.
The holidays are fast approaching and there’s no better way to celebrate than by spreading the joy of the season to others. The City’s Human Services Department is calling on you to take part in Giving Hope, a program dedicated to aiding needy families, children, and frail isolated seniors along with their pet companions by bringing them holiday cheer. Anyone interested in participating and making a difference in the lives of those Giving Hope serves can help in any of the following ways: • Cash donations (corporate matching gifts gladly received) • Gift cards for groceries, restaurants, entertainment, pet stores • Personalized gifts for a family or senior and their pet companion using their very own wish list
Donations can be made online at www.Fremont.gov/HSdonate. If sending a check, please make it payable to the following: City of Fremont Giving Hope Holiday Program Human Services Department 3300 Capitol Ave., Building B Fremont, CA 94538 Donations and holiday gifts from a personalized wish list will be accepted until Friday, December 11 for the holiday fundraiser and all year for the Giving Hope Program. In appreciation of your generosity, each sponsor will receive a thank you letter for tax purposes in January. For more information on how to participate, please contact Monica Dominguez at mdominguez@fremont.gov or 510-574-2057.
• Housing related public service projects targeted at enhancing the
City’s efforts in promoting fair, affordable, and accessible housing. Not-for-profit 501(c)(3) and/or public agencies are eligible to apply. Secular ministries or programs of a religious organization are also eligible. Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 and Fiscal Year 2017-2018 CDBG funding will be available on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, via ZoomGrants at www.Fremont.gov/Grants. For more information about the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program, visit www.Fremont.gov/CDBG or contact Lucia Hughes at 510-574-2043. For information in Spanish, contact Leticia Leyva at 510-574-2072.
Private Video Surveillance Camera Registration Do you currently utilize private video surveillance at your home or business? If you do, the Fremont Police Department would like to hear from you. Video surveillance is one of the best methods for apprehending criminals and convicting suspects who are caught in the act of committing a crime. Installing private video surveillance is a great example of community-police partnerships and is something the City highly values as
FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center Source: www.msc.fema.gov
The City of Fremont has been a member of the National Flood Insurance Program since 1983 and has adopted a floodplain management ordinance to reduce flood risks for properties within Special Flood Hazard Areas. To help communities, FEMA offers user-friendly tools that support the needs of the public in viewing, analyzing, and printing flood hazard maps in an online website called FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center at www.msc.fema.gov. The Flood Map Service Center provides the ability to download maps and Letters of Map Change. It also provides a link to view flood hazard information as Geographic Information Systems data through a free interactive mapping application called the FEMA GeoPlatform. As the official public source for flood hazard information, the Flood Map Service Center is a great resource for novice and advance users alike. For those who cannot access the online system, the City of Fremont Development Services Center located at 39550 Liberty St., will continue to maintain copies of Letters of Map Change and Elevation Certificates. For more information visit www.Fremont.gov/FloodInfo.
the Fremont Police Department serves a very large community. If you would like to let the Fremont Police Department know that you have video surveillance and allow police officers to contact you should a crime occur in or near where your cameras are installed, please register your camera online. Registration is voluntary. For more information please visit www.FremontPolice.org/CameraRegistration.
Join the Sabercat Creek Restoration Project The City of Fremont was awarded $1.2 million in Proposition 50 grant funds in 2008 from the Resource Agency California River Parkway Program for creek restoration and additional improvements to Sabercat Creek and its surrounding area. This includes five restoration sites that have an ongoing need for volunteers. Join the City of Fremont’s Environmental Services on the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Please note in January 2016 the work party is scheduled on the second Saturday, which is January 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) Help plant native trees and shrubs, remove non-native vegetation and weeds, restore plant basins and mulch mats, and learn the importance of plants for our environment. Please visit www.Fremont.gov/SignupHabitatRestoration to sign up. No special training is required.
What Independent Retail and Restaurants Would You Like To See in Downtown Fremont? Downtown Fremont’s first mixed use development, the State Street Project, will be breaking ground in 2016. It will include 157 multi-family residential units and approximately 21,000 square feet of ground floor retail and restaurant space directly along Capitol Avenue. Plans are underway to identify independent retailers and restaurants that would be a good fit with the community. We want to hear from you! What
independent retail and restaurants would you like to see in Downtown Fremont? Using Fremont Open City Hall, the City’s online forum for civic engagement, the City is asking its residents what independent retail and restaurants they would like to see in the State Street Project. The feedback on Fremont Open City Hall will be shared with a brokerage team directly working with TMG Partners and Sares Regis, the project
development team. An interest list for potential restaurants and retail uses for these spaces is being
formed. The goal is to ultimately create a unique and vibrant Downtown experience.
Visit www.Fremont.gov/OpenCityHallStateSt to submit your suggestions.
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Fremont Art Association is delighted to have Ema Kubo return for a workshop on Saturday, December 12. Kubo will introduce students to the beautiful, personal art of Etegami (Japanese folk art that combines simple hand-painted images with words). Workshops cost $40 per class and all materials are provided. Kubo has spent the last five years working with Japanese inks and pigments. After studying Japanese folk art history, she began to focus on a contemporary form called etegami, or “picture-letter.” Etegami has spread in popularity in Japan due to its accessibility for anyone with or without art training, and its practical use of making a personalized note. Etegami reflects many facets of Japanese culture, including hundreds of years of letter-making history, an affinity for seasons, and the wabi-sabi aesthetic of finding beauty in imperfections. Kubo will lead students through the steps of picking a subject, starting with an ink outline, and filling it in with color, creating a message that celebrates a cherished memory. Each attendee to the workshop will get to experience the step by step process and create his/her own customized Etegami! Students can then create their own custom holiday messages for friends and family. To participate in this workshop, contact the Fremont Art Association to sign up and reserve your spot. All paints, inks, brushes, and paper are provided, although attendees are welcome to bring their own watercolors and watercolor brushes if they prefer to use their own. Attendees will be making their own “painted letter” on watercolor postcard paper that can then be mailed. If you would like to
see more of Kubo’s work, you can visit her website at http://emakubo.com. Etegami Art Workshops Saturday, Dec 12 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fremont Art Association 37697 Niles Blvd, Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.fremontartassociation.org $40/ per class. All materials provided
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$ = Entrance or Activity Fee R= Reservations Required Schedules are subject to change. Call to confirm activities shown in these listings.
THIS WEEK Wednesday, Nov 25
Wednesday Walk
CONTINUING EVENTS Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, Sep 24 thru Dec 31
Wildlife Beyond Borders Exhibit
9:30 a.m. Strenuous 10 mile hike around the lake
Lake Chabot 17600 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley (888) 327-2757 www.ebparks.org
Mon: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tues & Thurs: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov 25
Animal photography display
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Reception with live animals Saturday, Sept 26 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Discuss claims, benefits and outpatient clinics
PhotoCentral 1099 E St., Hayward (510) 881-6721 http://www.photocentral
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1400 www.aclibrary.org
Friday, Oct 3 - Sunday, Jan 10
Views of Nature
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wildlife photography and art by Bazzani and Preston
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270 www.haywardrec.org Tuesdays, Oct 6 thru Dec 1
Booklegger Training
9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Volunteers read aloud to school children
Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 www.aclibrary.org Tuesdays, Oct 27 - Dec 29
Lectio Divina - Prepare to Live the Sunday Gospel
7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Practice reading scripture to enlighten your soul
Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 933-6335 www.msjdominicans.org Saturdays, Oct 31-Dec 19
Bridges to Jobs
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Job interview training class
Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave., Fremont (510) 299-2223 http://bridgestojobs.org Sunday, Nov 1 - Saturday, Nov 29
Boulevard Artist Show Display
5 a.m. - 9 p.m. Watercolors, pen and ink, acrylics and collage pieces Artist reception Sunday, Nov 8 at 3 p.m.
Mission Coffee Roasting House 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 474-1004 www.fremontcoffee.com Thursday, Nov 5 - Sunday, Nov 29
Love’s Labour’s Lost $
Thurs - Sat: 8 p.m. Sat & Sun: 2 p.m. Musical comedy based on Shakespeare’s play
Douglas Morrison Theatre 22311 N Third St., Hayward (510) 881-6777 www.dmtonline.org Thursday, Nov 13 – Sunday, Dec 19
Greetings $
Thurs - Sat: 8:00 p.m. Sun: 12:15 p.m. Heartwarming holiday play about family
Broadway West Theatre Company 400-B Bay St., Fremont (510) 683-9218 www.broadwaywest.org Tuesday, Nov 17 thru Thursday, Dec 24
Santa Claus $
11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Children visit Santa and take pictures
NewPark Mall 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (510) 793-5683 www.newparkmall.com
Veterans Services Meeting
Friday, Nov 27 - Saturday, Nov 28
Fixing Feed $
12 noon - 1 p.m. Grind treats for sheep, goats and chickens
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 www.ebparks.org Friday, Nov 27 - Saturday, Nov 28
Return of the Monarchs $
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Naturalist led hike to view butterflies
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 www.ebparks.org
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Friday, Nov 27
Turkey Burn Boot Camp $
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Farmers’ Markets FREMONT:
SAN LEANDRO:
Centerville
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Year-round Bonde Way at Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 909-2067 www.fremontfarmersmarket.com Downtown Fremont Farmers’ Market
Energizing workout with Cherie Shultz
Union City Sports Center 31224 Union City Blvd., Union City (510) 675-5808
Kaiser Permanente San Leandro
Friday, Nov 27
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
June 11, 2014 to December 31, 2014 2500 Merced St, San Leandro www.cafarmersmarkets.com
Mudpuddle 34733 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 794-9935 info@michaelmcnevin.com www.facebook.com/events/1697 342720551984
MILPITAS:
Holiday Mudpuddle Show $R Live seasonal music
Wednesdays 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Milpitas Farmers’ Market at ICC
Saturday, Nov 28
May thru October Capital Ave. between Liberty St. and State St. www.westcoastfarmersmarkets.org
Sundays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Kaiser Permanente Fremont Farmers’ Market
Year-round India Community Center 525 Los Coches St. 800-949-FARM www.pcfma.com
Search for clues to find wildlife
SF Bay Wildlife Refuge 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 792-0222 Saturday, Nov 28
Comedy Short Subject Night $
Thursdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
NEWARK:
Year-round 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 800-949-FARM www.pcfma.com
Newark Farmers’ Market
Sundays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Irvington Farmers’ Market
Sundays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Year-round NewPark Mall 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark 1-800-897-FARM www.agriculturalinstitute.org
7:30 p.m. His New Job, Pass the Gravy and From Soup to Nuts
Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont (510) 494-1411 www.nilesfilmmuseum.org Saturday, Nov 28
Wreath Making $
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Year-round Bay Street and Trimboli Way, Fremont 800-949-FARM www.pcfma.com
Bayfair Mall
Greenery and lessons provided
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bring pruners and gloves Shinn Park 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 552-4839
Year-round Fairmont and East 14th St., San Leandro (925) 465-4690 www.cafarmersmkts.com
Niles Farmer's Market
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Year-round Niles Town Plaza 37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont www.westcoastfarmersmarket.org HAYWARD:
UNION CITY: Kaiser Permanente Union City Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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
Year-round Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices 3553 Whipple Rd., Union City 800-949-FARM www.pcfma.com Union City Farmers’ Market
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 Old Alvarado Park Smith and Watkins Streets, Union City 800-949-FARM www.pcfma.com
FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at the Alameda County Library
Tell A Friend
Find the Elusive Gray Fox
Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480
Saturday, Nov 28
Pumpkin Baking Fun $
12 noon - 1 p.m. Tasty treats and new recipes
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 www.ebparks.org Saturday, Nov 28
America's Got Talons
10 a.m. - 12 noon Bird walk for ages 15+
Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 www.ebparks.org Saturday, Nov 28
Turkeys and Turkey Vultures
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Discover the differences between birds
Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 www.ebparks.org
Saturday, Nov 28
Sunday, Nov 29
One Warm Coat Drive
Wonderful Wool $
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
11 a.m. - 12 noon
Donate coats for adults and children in need
Listen to stories and visit the sheep
Newark Pavilion 6430 Thornton Ave., Newark (510) 793-5683 www.onewarmcoat.org
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 www.ebparks.org
Saturday, Nov 28 - Sunday, Nov 29
Sunday, Nov 29
Family Fun Hour
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Mysterious Monarchs $
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Stories, games and activities
Discuss butterfly life cycles and make a craft
Ages 5+ Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 www.ebparks.org
Saturday, Nov 28
Sunday, Nov 29
Olive Harvest and BBQ $
9 a.m. - 12 noon
Outdoor Discoveries: Wild Turkey Chase $R
Pick olives and enjoy food
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 933-6335 www.msjdominicans.org
Naturalist led scientific discoveries
Ages 3 – 6 Sunol Regional Wilderness 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol (510) 544-3249 www.ebparksonline.org
Saturday, Nov 28
Quarry Turkey Trot $
Monday, Nov 30
7:30 a.m.
Coyote Cubs
5k, 10k, half marathon and kids race
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Benefit for Indorelief Quarry Lakes 2250 Isherwood Way, Fremont (510) 750-5919 www.indorelief.org http://brazenracing.com/quarrythurkey.html
Games, crafts and activities for preschoolers
Sunday, Nov 29
Monday, Nov 30
Victorian Table Top Games $
Milpitas Rotary Club Meeting
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
12 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Pick-up-sticks, tops and jacks
US - Japan Sister Cities presentation
Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 www.ebparks.org
Dave and Busters 940 Great Mall Dr., Milpitas (408) 957-9215
Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 www.ebparks.org
http://www.clubrunner.ca/milpitas
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Monday, Nov 30
Tuesday, Dec 1
Friday, Dec 4
Start Smart: Teen Driving Clinic
Multicultural Holiday Mixer $
6 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Driver safety education for ages 15 – 19
Food, drinks and raffle prizes
11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley (510) 667-7900 www.aclibrary.org
Davis Street Family Resource Center benefit San Leandro Main Library 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro (510) 577-3971 www.sanleandrochamber.com
Call to schedule an appointment
Kaiser Permanente Union City 3555 Whipple Road, Union City (800) 733-2767 www.redcrossblood.org
Tuesday, Dec 1
Drop-In Advanced Math Help
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Algebra, geometry, calculus, trigonometry and physics
Newark Branch Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 284-0677
Wednesday, Nov 11 thru Sunday, Dec 20
FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at the Alameda County Library
Tell A Friend
Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480
Holiday Boutique
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Nov 28
Handcrafted gift items
Holiday Boutique
Fremont Art Association 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.FremontArtAssociaion.org
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday, Dec 5
Crafts, gifts and food
Holiday Boutique
Sponsored by the Girl Scouts Fremont Veteran’s Memorial Hall 31054 Second St., Fremont kcforshort@gmail.com
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday – Sunday, Nov 15 thru Dec 20
Holiday Boutique
Saturday, Nov 28
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mistletoe Madness Christmas Fair
Handmade holiday gift items
Sun Gallery 1015 E Street, Hayward (510) 581-4050 www.sungallery.org Friday, Dec 4 – Sunday, Dec 13
Hill and Valley Club House 1808 B Street, Hayward (510) 924-7622 (510) 593-7377 rambosmom@comcast.net
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Art and craft fair event
Saturday, Dec 5
Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro (510) 301-1268 www.mistletoemadness.net
Holiday Boutique
Giftique
Saturday, Nov 28
Fri & Sat: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sun: 12 noon - 3:30 p.m.
Holiday Boutique
Handmade ceramics, quilts, jewelry and mixed media
Crafts, gifts and food
Foothill Gallery 22394 Foothill Blvd, Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org
Handmade crafts, gift items, food and raffle
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Vendors plus arts and crafts
Proceeds benefit Grad Night Activities Arts and craft vendors wanted American High School 36300 Fremont Blvd., Fremont ritu_saksena@hotmail.com
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fremont Veteran’s Memorial Hall 31054 Second St., Fremont kcforshort@gmail.com
Saturday, Dec 12
Holiday Boutique
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Holiday décor, crafts and treats
First Presbyterian Church 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark http://www.tricitymoms.org/
BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Alameda County Renew books by phone (510) 790-8096 For more information about the Bookmobile call (510) 745-1477 or visit www.aclibrary.org.
4:15 – 4:45 Greenhaven Apts., Alvarado Blvd & Fair Ranch Rd., UNION CITY 5:15 – 6:45 Forest Park School, Deep Creek Rd. & Maybird Cir., FREMONT
Times & Stops subject to change
Tuesday, Dec 1 10:00 – 11:15 Daycare Center Visit – UNION CITY 2:00 – 2:30 Fremont Hills Senior Living, 35490 Mission Blvd., FREMONT 2:40 – 3:15 Mission Gateway Apts., 33155 Mission Blvd., UNION CITY 4:50 – 5:30 Mariner Park, Regents Blvd. & Dorado Dr., UNION CITY 5:40 – 6:20 Sea Breeze Park, Dyer St. & Carmel Way, UNION CITY
Tuesday, Nov 24 9:45 – 11:30 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, Nov 25 1:00 – 2:00 Del Rey School, Via Mesa at Via Julia, SAN LORENZO 2:30 – 3:00 Eden House Apts., 1601 165th Ave., SAN LEANDRO 3:30 – 4:00 Baywood Ct., 21966 Dolores St., CASTRO VALLEY 6:00 – 6:30 Camellia Dr., & Camellia Ct., FREMONT Thursday, Nov 26 No Service Friday, Nov 27 No Service Monday, Nov 30 9:20 – 10:00 Daycare Center Visit, FREMONT 10:15 – 11:15 Daycare Center Visit, FREMONT 1:45 – 2:45 Pioneer School, Blythe St. & Jean Dr., UNION CITY
Wednesday, Dec 2 2:00 – 4:00 Warm Springs Community Center, 47300 Fernald St., FREMONT 4:15 – 4:50 Lone Tree Creek Park, Starlit Way & Turquoise St., FREMONT 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, Nov 25 1:45 – 3:00 Foothill School, 1991 Landess Ave., MILPITAS 3:15-3:45 Friendly Village Park, 120 Dixon Landing Rd., MILPITAS
SUBMITTED BY JORGE LAGOS Are you looking for holiday décor or clothing and accessories? Are you already tired of crowded department stores with their long lines and high prices? The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Fremont has everything you need for the holidays and at prices that are so low you’ll be amazed! Discovery Shops are nonprofit quality resale stores that sell donated (new and nearly new) merchandise to raise money for cancer research, and patient programs and services. The Discovery Shop in Fremont has been transformed into a winter wonderland with holiday décor for every room in your house. Shop early and shop often for great deals on unique holiday merchandise, including winter décor and ornaments, clothing, accessories, jewelry, last minute gift ideas, vintage, children’s, furniture, housewares, etc.
This year Discovery Shops in California offer an alternative to Black Friday madness: on Friday, November 27 you will be able to “Gobble up the Savings” as everything in the store will be 25 percent off! Skip the lines and the crowds and instead shop to support a cause at the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Fremont. Black Friday madness Friday, November 27 25% Discount Discovery Shop 40733 Chapel Way, Fremont (510) 252-1540 http://www.cancer.org/myacs/california/programsandservices/fremont Mon-Thu: 10:00 am - 7:30 pm Fri-Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun: 10 am - 5:00 pm
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Friday, Dec 4 – Sunday, Jan 3
Thursday, Dec 3
Saturday, Dec 5
Zoo Light’s Holiday Display $
Light Up the Season
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Mission San Jose Christmas Tree Lighting
Light show, train rides and Santa Claus
Tree lighting, ice skating and entertainment
Oakland Zoo 9777 Golf Links, Oakland (510) 632-9525 www.oaklandzoo.org
Hayward City Hall 777 B Street, Hayward www.hayward.org
Friday, Nov 27
Friday, December 4
Niles Festival of Lights and Parade
Centerville Tree Lighting Ceremony Centerville Business and Community Assoc.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Parade and tree lighting ceremony
5:00 p.m. - 8pm
Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 742-9868 www.facebook.com/nilesfestivaloflightsparade/
Santa Claus, Music, Prizes Entertainment and refreshments
Dale Hardware 3700 Thornton Ave., Fremont
Monday, Nov 30
5:30 p.m. Live music, carolers, face painting, refreshments
Old School Business Center Mission Blvd & Cedar St, across from Ohlone College http://msjchamber.org/events/chr istmas-tree-lighting/ Monday, Dec 7
Trees of Angels Tree Lighting Ceremony
6:30 p.m. Entertainment, refreshment, raffle and Santa Claus
Newark City Hall 37101 Newark Blvd, Newark (510) 791-3428 www.whhs.com/foundation
Trees of Angels Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, Dec 4
6:00 p.m.
It’s a Wonderful Night
Thursday, Dec 10
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Trees of Angels Tree Lighting Ceremony
Entertainment, refreshment, and raffle
McDonald’ Restaurant 42800 Mission Blvd, Fremont (510) 791-3428 www.whhs.com/foundation
Tree lighting ceremony, Santa Claus, and children’s activities
Estudillo Plaza, San Leandro Between Washington Ave. & E. 14th St. (510) 281-0703 www.downtownsanleandro.com
5:30 p.m. Entertainment, refreshment, raffle and Santa Claus
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec 5
Union City City Hall 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City (510) 791-3428 www.whhs.com/foundation
Entertainment and refreshments
Alvarado Historic District Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sunday, Dec 13
5 p.m.
Chanukah Lighting
Tree lighting, refreshments, and Santa Claus
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov 30
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Civic Center Plaza 457 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas (408) 586-3210 www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov
Old Alvarado Park 3871 Smith St., Union City www.AlvaradoMerchants.org
Lighting of 9 Foot Menorah, food and children’s activities
Pacific Commons Shopping Center, Fremont Between DSW and Nordstrom Rack (510) 300-4090 www.chabadfremont.com
Mandatory recycling: fines now being issued SUBMITTED BY STEFANIE PRUEGEL Fines are now being issued to businesses and multi-family properties in Alameda County that remain in violation of the Mandatory Recycling Ordinance that went into effect in July 2012. To date, over 100 citation notices have been served, and more are expected as routine inspections continue. However, of the locations inspected this year, the majority were found to be in compliance with the ordinance at the time of inspection, according to the Alameda County Waste Management Authority. Under the ordinance, businesses and multi-family property owners are required to establish adequate recycling collection service and to separate recyclable and/or organic materials into the correct containers. Specific requirements vary by location since the County’s cities and unincorporated areas participate in the ordinance to varying degrees and with different implementation schedules. According to a press release by Alameda County Waste Management Authority, “Fine amounts can vary from $100 for a single violation to $400 depending on the number and type of violation(s). Continued non-compliance can result in additional penalties. There is a 30-day appeal period that allows fine recipients to contest the citation.” For more information, visit www.recyclingrulesac.org/news-release-citations-nov-2015.
Raul is a sweet older boy who loves attention and just wants to sit on your lap. He's easygoing and likes making new canine friends as well as human friends. He'd make a wonderful and happy addition to your family. Meet Raul at the Hayward Animal Shelter. Info: (510) 293-7200. Kindred is a spunky rabbit with a lot of get-up-and-go. She's a very independent and active bunny who likes to explore. She loves cilantro and timothy hay. Meet Kindred at the Hayward Animal Shelter. Info: (510) 293-7200.
Enrich Your Life - Become a Volunteer!
Hayward Animal Shelter www.facebook.com/haywardanimalshelter 510-293-7200 16 Barnes Court (Near Soto & Jackson) Hayward Tuesday - Saturday1pm - 5pm
Design the next Sports Center workout shirt! SUBMITTED BY MARK GREEN SPORTS CENTER The Mark Green Sports Center in Union City is looking for a creative shirt design for next year’s workout shirt. Top entries will be displayed on the Sports Center Instagram and Facebook page from Monday, December 11 through Sunday, December 13. The shirt with the most likes will be sold at the Sports Center starting in 2016. Entries are due Friday, December 4 to rmagbanua@unioncity.org. For more information, call (510) 675-5600 or e-mail Rob Magbanua at rmagbanua@unioncity.org.
Warning about certain seafood caught along Northern and Central California coasts SUBMITTED BY ANITA GORE AND ORVILLE THOMAS The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is updating its warning to consumers regarding certain seafood caught along the California coastline that may contain high levels of domoic acid. Advisories continue to be in place for: Consumers to avoid eating recreationally and commercially caught Dungeness and Rock crabs caught in waters between the Oregon border and the southern Santa Barbara County line, due to the persistent dangerous levels of domoic acid in these species. Consumers to avoid eating recreationally harvested bivalve shellfish (mussels and clams) from Humboldt or Del Norte counties. The white meat (adductor muscle) of scallops caught in these areas may be consumed; however, the viscera (internal organs) should be discarded. However, an advisory is no longer in place for bivalve shellfish like mussels and clams or for small finfish like anchovies and sardines caught in the Santa Cruz, Monterey, or Santa Barbara County areas. Recent testing has determined that domoic acid has declined and remained at undetectable levels in samples of these species from these areas. Symptoms of domoic acid poisoning can occur within 30 minutes to 24 hours after eating toxic seafood. In mild cases, symptoms may include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, headache and dizziness. These symptoms disappear within several days. In severe cases, the victim may experience trouble breathing, confusion, disorientation, cardiovascular instability, seizures, excessive bronchial secretions, permanent loss of short-term memory (a condition known as Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning), coma or death. There have been no reported illnesses associated with this event. To receive updated information about shellfish poisoning and quarantines, call CDPH’s toll-free Shellfish Information Line at (800) 553-4133.
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The League of Volunteers (LOV) and Vestar/Pacific Commons are partnering to bring an afternoon of holiday fun for all. This year, LOV will mark its 19th annual Adopta-Family program and the 22nd Annual Toy Drive with an exciting Family Holiday Nutcracker Party at Pacific Commons. The Sunday, December 13 event will be held in front of Dick’s Sporting Goods at Pacific Commons. LOV’s holiday programs support the needs of more than 150 families and 500 children through the holidays, and provide more than 4,000 toys to 23 Tri-City agencies for their client/children.
Opening the event, the Silicon Valley Ballet and Davenriche European Martial Arts School (DEMAS) will present selected Sugar Plum Fairy and Mouse King scenes from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker ballet. Santa & Mrs. Claus will arrive with candy canes at noon. Juggling, Magic, Balloon and Caroling entertainers will be on hand for additional seasonal fun. All Courtyard activities and entertainment will be open to the public. Additional special invitation only features will be available to LOV’s registered Adopt-a-Family children during the event. Everyone is welcome to support LOV’s holiday efforts at the event with Toy and Food Barrel contributions. For
Fremont Adult School was the site of a first Thanksgiving meal for an English Second Language (ESL) class of adults who gather to perfect their language skills while having a good time. As part of their introduction to the wide variety of cultures and customs in the Greater TriCity area, the group, under the guidance of teachers and aides, organized, shopped and prepared a Thanksgiving dinner at the school on November 18th. For many class-
mates from all parts of the globe – China, Taiwan, India, Cameroon, Mexico, Russia, Korea, Burma, etc - this was their first Thanksgiving dinner. All joined in eggnog toasts for happiness, peace and good fortune and then distributed plates of turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and traditional fixings. To learn more about ESL classes and other Fremont Adult School classes and activities, contact:
SUBMITTED BY SHIRLEY SISK
SUBMITTED BY MARISSA VERA Santa is making an early stop in Union City for cookies and hot cocoa on Saturday, December 12 at the Ruggieri Senior Center. Join him for a special visit and a picture, and if you have been real good this year, Santa may have a little something for you to take home! Space is limited and you must register in advance. The fee is $10 Union City residents/$15 nonresidents. This program is open to children 12 years or younger with accompanying adults (maximum of 2 adults per child).
For more information or to register contact the Ruggieri Center at (510) 675-5495. Snacks with Santa Saturday, Dec 12 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ruggieri Senior Center 33997 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City Pre-registration required: (510) 6755495 Children ages 1-12. Space limited. $10-$15
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information or to join more than 25 sponsors and agencies supporting this special community program and event, contact Sharon Slayton (LOV) at (510) 793-5683 or email: Sharon@lov.org LOV Holiday Extravaganza Sunday, Dec 13 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dick’s Sporting Goods, Courtyard Plaza 43923 Pacific Commons Blvd, Fremont (510) 793-5683 Sharon@lov.org Free/ Accepting donations for Toy and Food Barrel
Fremont Adult School 4700 Calaveras Rd, Fremont (510) 793-6465 ESL Ellen Grossman 510.793.2240 X 29028 egrossman@fremont.12.ca.us
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Fremont Football League ends season Football
SUBMITTED AND PHOTOS BY MIKE HEUGHTCHEW Championship Saturday brought 2015 Fremont Football League action to an end with divisional championships on the line.
Ohlone Renegades Report Women’s Volleyball
In the Continental Division, the Chargers and Colts battled hard but finally the Charges claimed the title with a 28-26 win. The 49ers controlled their matchup with great offense and defense in the National Division American League champion Bears came away with the title after subduing the Vikings 40-16.
Table tennis tournament registration now open
SUBMITTED BY JEREMY PENAFLOR
SUBMITTED BY RAJUL SHETH
Ohlone College vs. Foothill College November 18, 2015
Registration is now open for the India Community Center (ICC) STIGA California State Open held on December 4-6. The ICC STIGA California State Open is one of the largest tournaments in the U.S., after U.S. Open and Nationals, with over 250 players participating. It is one of the highest levels of competition in the U.S. with confirmed registration of current U.S. No. 1 active player Bob Chen, 2015 U.S. Open men’s singles champion Wang Jinxin, and 2014 U.S. Open men’s singles champion Tao Wen Zhang. Join these exceptional table tennis players and register at www.indiacc.org/tournament. To view the 2016 schedule for table tennis classes, camps, leagues and tournaments, as well as chess classes and camps; art classes and camps; and taekwondo summer camps, visit www.indiacc.org/2016.
Foothill d. Ohlone, 3-0 (25-14, 25-18, 2520) • Sophomore outside hitter Jenni Brochu led in kills (11), digs (12), and blocks (2) to go with a 0.400 hitting percentage • Sophomore setter Camaryn Bricker led in assists with 24 to go with 5 kills Ohlone finishes the regular season ranked 3rd in the Coast Conference South with a 7-5 record, a 19-6 overall record, and ranked 15th in Northern California. Hoping for a playoff berth!
Moreau Catholic rallies for a dramatic win Football
SUBMITTED AND PHOTOS BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW In postseason play on November 21st, the Moreau Catholic Mariners found themselves behind at half 34-28 after the Saint Mary Panthers scored 28 points in the second quarter to take the lead. But the Mariners were undeterred and moved on to dominate the second half, spearheaded by Jullen Ison with help from his front four. He put together an incredible night as he ran for 396 yards on 30 carries, and four touchdowns. Mariner defensive linemen just seemed to be in the right place in the fourth quarter as they completely shut down the Panthers offense denying any points and only 130 yards. Mariner Alex Johnson made the defensive play of the night in the fourth quarter with a 99-yard interception return. Hadari Daren led the receiving corps with four catches for 60 yards. Final Score: Moreau Catholic Mariners 70, St. Mary Panthers 35
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BY ROBBIE FINLEY
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ast Bay nonprofit IndoRelief hopes to turn some turkey trotting fun at Fremont’s upcoming “Quarry Turkey” race into support for underprivileged people in Northern India. The relatively new organization, formed by East Bay native Sant Kumar, is seeking to raise $5,000 through its involvement in the event, which is entering its fifth year and will feature a number of different races and fun activities on Saturday, November 28. Kumar traveled to Faridabad, India, in 2013 as part of a medical outreach mission. “I worked really closely with a few doctors in the slums. I was really taken aback by the medical issues (that have) simple solutions,” he said. Kumar noticed that a number of medical problems plaguing the local people could be helped by providing nutrition and common vitamins to improve health. He immediately began formulating a way that he could help. “Coming from the Bay Area, with all its resources, I thought I could help people,” he said. Initially, Kumar simply wanted to raise some funds. He started a campaign page on-
line, which he shared with friends and family, with the intent to gather donations to sponsor a medical procedure for one patient in India. Almost immediately his campaign was a success, eventually garnering double its goal in donations. The campaign was able to fund the medical procedure for the patient, and its success motivated Kumar to roll over the remainder of the donations to help other patients in need. He made the transition into the nonprofit world after seeking out and making connections with people who have been successful in starting up other local nonprofits. IndoRelief was born in January 2014, and has brought in donations from all over the world. “When I first started, my goal was to help 10 people in one year,” Kumar said. In almost two years, IndoRelief has been able to help more than 500 people in Northern India, a remarkable feat. “With IndoRelief, the big thing in the beginning was to find and sponsor care that the people want,” Kumar said. The organization’s goal was to meet the people they help on their terms, being cognizant of cultural sensitivities. “People really wanted prenatal vitamins for women,” Kumar explained, adding, “We made sure
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to only have women providers for those who can’t be seen by a male.” IndoRelief ’s crowning achievement so far has been the establishment of its New Beginnings Clinic. The clinic operates as an orphanage in the Faridabad area, currently providing a safe environment for seven children rescued from harrowing forced labor conditions. Led by a woman known as Amma Ji (an affectionate term for mother), the seven boys live in IndoRelief ’s clinic, where they are provided with food, shelter, healthcare, and an education. Through the clinic, Kumar hopes that the boys will have a future that would not have been possible without IndoRelief. “Most importantly, they have a group of people always following up with them,” he said. All indications point to great improvements already in the lives of the boys. “They really are like brothers,” Kumar said. “One boy suffers from a bone disease. The other boys will carry him when they go to the park. It’s really heartwarming to see them bond so quickly, I never actually thought we’d be able to get as far as we have.” IndoRelief hopes to continue growing its donor base by participating in local fundraising events like the Quarry Turkey run. They are seeking runners to help fundraise and run in the race at Fremont’s Quarry Lakes. The festive event, organized by Brazen Racing, will feature half marathon, 10K, 5K, and “Little Turkey” (a race for kids under 10 of about 100 yards) races, with an appearance from the Quarry Turkey. “People can join the team, get
sponsors and set up a campaign page online. One hundred percent goes to the New Beginnings Clinic,” Kumar said. For those who want to join IndoRelief ’s Quarry Turkey fundraising group, please visit www.indorelief.org for more information. Those who cannot participate can contact Kumar for more information on a number of other ways they can assist in IndoRelief ’s efforts. Registration fees are $54 for 5K, $61 for 10K, $77 for half marathon, and $45 for remote running. Online or mail-in registration is available. If not sold out on race day, registration will be available at the event. For more information on the Quarry Turkey, visit http://brazenracing.com/quarryturkey.html. Quarry Turkey 2015 Saturday, Nov 28 7:40 a.m.: Little Turkey Race start 8:00 a.m.: Half Marathon start 8:20 a.m.: 10K start 8:40 a.m.: 5K start Quarry Lakes Regional Recreational Area 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont (510) 750-5919 www.indorelief.org http://brazenracing.com/quarryturkey.html
Registration fee: $54 5K, $61 10K, $77 half marathon, $45 remote running
East Bay’s Maina earns All-CCAA honors
Women’s Basketball Women’s Volleyball
SUBMITTED BY STEVE CONNOLLY PHOTO BY KELLEY COX Cal State University East Bay (CSUEB) senior Tori Breshers has been selected as the first California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the 2015-16 season. Breshers led the Pioneers to a 2-0 record in the season’s opening weekend with victories at home over Western Oregon and Dominican. She was the leading scorer in both games, averaging 18.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 1.0 block for East Bay. This is the first career CCAA Player of the Week award for the four-year senior.
SUBMITTED BY STEVE CONNOLLY Cal State University East Bay senior Angie Maina has been selected to the 2015 AllCalifornia Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Volleyball Second Team, as announced November 18 at the conference’s annual postseason banquet. It’s the first career All-CCAA honor for Maina, a four-year senior from Fontana. She was one of three liberos (defensive players) named to the First or Second Team, joining Sonoma State’s Kaitlyn Connolly and Cal Poly Pomona’s Zoe Herrera. The awards are voted on by the CCAA’s 13 head coaches. This season, Maina became just the fourth Pioneer ever to reach 1,000 career digs. She will graduate with a total of 1,090, which ranks fourth in school history.
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BY LINDA-ROBIN CRAIG
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n 1997, during a three-week period around Thanksgiving, volunteers coordinated by the Xerces Society began to count the monarchs throughout California at their overwintering sites; they’ve continued every year since. The monarch population at Ardenwood Farm had dropped from a high of 25,000 at the first count to an average of a few hundred in 2010. In recent years, aggressive efforts made throughout California have resulted in a small rebound to numbers in the 1,000 to 2,000 range. Homes in the area have become “migration way-stations” for monarchs by simply planting some milkweed in the yard. “Occasionally, the monarchs will disappear from a roosting site earlier than expected; especially if there is a cold snap in December,” says Ardenwood Naturalist Christina Garcia. “Because of this possibility, I urge visitors to come early to view the butterflies.” What’s so mysterious about monarchs? Many animal species migrate on land, in the air, and in the water. Some, like salmon, even leave their fresh-water spawning place and adapt to life in the salty sea, only to return once again to the fresh-water stream where they were born. Their migrations, while arduous, begin and end in one lifetime, one generation. Not so with
BY NED MACKAY Traditionally Thanksgiving is a time for family feasting and vicarious exercise (watching football games). But if you would like to burn off some accumulated calories, the East Bay Regional Park District stands ready to assist. Post-Thanksgiving activities, some strenuous and some not, are planned at several regional parks. For instance, Naturalist Francis Mendoza will lead an “America’s got talons” hike from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 28 at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont. The idea is to look for all kinds of taloned birds, including raptors, owls and vultures. The activity is
monarchs. Visitors to Ardenwood can gaze upon magnificent monarchs that have completed migrations begun by their great, great, great grandparents. Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus), native to North America, are beautiful insects with striking orange, black, and white coloring. Without careful monitoring and environmental protection this spectacular beauty could fall prey to what has been called the “extinction of a biological phenomenon,” due to direct conflict with humans over habitat. It is the mysterious overwintering relay of migrating monarchs that fuels the butterfly versus human conflict – we build and develop land in the areas where monarchs roost in the winter. The multi-generational relay race begins with a spring migration and ends with overwintering clusters involving as many as five generations of butterflies. Luckily, retired East Bay Regional Park District naturalist Jan Southworth has shared information about this mysterious migration relay: “There is an original, winter roosting generation, spring and summer generations, and a fall generation all participating in the race.” First, male and female monarchs mate repeatedly along the spring route. Females will only lay eggs on milkweed plants, each one leaving 100 to 300 eggs behind as the first generation,
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both male and female, finish their leg of the relay and die at about six or seven months old. Their young, the spring and summer monarchs, unlike their overwintering parents, live only a few weeks. They continue the spring migration sipping nectar from flowers, mating, laying eggs on milkweed and dying, passing the baton to the next generation. Spring and summer monarchs, the teen-agers, live fast, die young and leave a beautiful memory, breeding, multiplying and dispersing throughout their range. In August as days grow shorter and nights cooler, hormonal changes occur. The senior citizens are specialized monarchs that have no interest in mating and egg-laying. Instead, they drink nectar from summer blossoms and build body fat reserves. By month’s end, they begin the fall leg of the race. These are the longer-lived overwintering monarchs. Traveling in a southwesterly direction, swarms of monarchs race to the finish, reaching speeds up to 20 mph and covering up to 100 miles a day. The overwintering coastal California butterflies are four or five generations removed from their ancestors who roosted at the
same sites the previous year. Each fragile insect has traveled up to 2,000 miles or more to a site it has never seen before. This incredible behavior is unlearned and will eventually lead it to the ancestral overwintering site occupied by its great, great, great grandparents the previous winter. Garcia noted that, “Monarchs have been known to roost at Ardenwood only for the last 20 years, or so. We began leading school tours of the monarch site in the early 1990s, and presenting public programs in 1997, which are well-attended. Many people come back yearly to view the monarchs.” Garcia added, “It’s an opportunity to bring a picnic (no food available on site) and enjoy a naturalist-led walk through the park, visit the greenhouse to see milkweed, look for monarch eggs, caterpillars and chrysalides, and then visit the special place where our monarchs gather on the eucalyptus trees.” Walks are less than a mile long and suitable for all ages. Viewing is best on sunny days. It is possible the monarch site may be closed due to heavy rains and winds as these conditions can lead to falling limbs and trees.
up to 55 miles per hour for short distances. Crab Cove Visitor Center is at 1252 McKay Ave. off Central Avenue.
prepared for a workout. Meet Gail at Tilden’s Environmental Education Center, which is at the north end of Central Park Drive. Or you can get your feet wet during a puddle plunge from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the center on Sunday, Nov. 29. Bring your boots to explore some seasonal pools in the Nature Area. For information on Gail’s hike or the puddle plunge, call 510-544-2233.
designed for ages 15 and older. Bring water, sunscreen and binoculars or scopes. All levels of bird expertise are welcome. And Francis plans a “turkeys and turkey vultures” hike from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at Coyote Hills. Francis will talk about the differences between the two birds, then lead a short hike to look for them in the park. I already know one difference. You wouldn’t want to see turkey vulture on your Thanksgiving dinner table. Coyote Hills is at the end of Patterson Ranch Road off Paseo Padre Parkway. Francis’ 2 p.m. program is for ages six and older. Meet at the visitor center. For information, call 510-544-3220.
“Burn the turkey” is the theme of a 21/2-mile walk from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Nov. 27 at Redwood Regional Park in Oakland. The group will traverse the park’s redwood forested slopes along the West Ridge, Tres Sendas and Stream trails. Meet the naturalist at the park’s Skyline Gate staging area, which is on Skyline Boulevard a short distance south of Pinehurst Road in Oakland. Rain cancels. For more information on the Crab Cove program or Redwood Park hike, call 510-544-3187.
Up the road at Crab Cove Visitor Center in Alameda, “Things that Fly” is the theme of Family Nature Fun Hour from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28 and 29. The program’s not specifically about turkeys, but they are among the things that can fly –
At Tilden Nature Area near Berkeley, naturalist “Trail Gail” Broesder will lead a Vollmer Peak hike from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28. The peak is named for August Vollmer, whose history Trail Gail will discuss during the hike. It’s an eight-miler, so bring water and snacks and be
There’s a calorie burning “After Turkey Hike” scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Nov. 29 at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch, led by naturalist Eddie Willis. It’s a rugged, hilly 4-to-5-mile hike for ages eight and older. Be prepared for mud, though Eddie will try to avoid it. Meet at Black Diamond Mines’ uppermost parking lot at the end of Somersville Road, 31/2 miles south of Highway 4 in Antioch. For information, call 888-327-2757, ext. 2750. From feathers to fur — Big Break Regional Shoreline in Oakley has scheduled a “Mammals of the Marsh” program from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29, highlighting river otters,
Return of the Monarchs Friday, Nov 27 & Saturday, Nov 28 11:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Mysterious Monarchs Sunday, Nov 29 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Do Monarchs Matter? Saturday, Dec 5, 12, 19, 26 & Sunday, Dec 6, 13, 20 27 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Marvelous Monarchs Saturday, Dec 12, 26 & Sunday, Dec 27 11:00 a.m. – noon New Year’s Day Butterfly Discovery Friday, Jan 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Ardenwood Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont (510) 544-3282 or (510) 544-2797 www.ebparks.org Entrance fee: $3 adults, $2 children 4-17 Free parking
minks, beavers and other aquatic mammals that live in the Delta. Big Break is at 69 Big Break Road off Main Street in Oakley. For information, call 888-327-2757, ext. 3050. These programs are all free. But if you decide to go out on your own for a post-Thanksgiving hike or ride in the regional parks or other open space, here are some suggestions: • Especially if you’re alone, inform a responsible person where you are going and when you expect to return. Then check in when you get back. • Take along enough clothing to be prepared for changeable weather. This time of year, a sunny day can turn suddenly cold. • Water and a snack are good to have, too. • Pick up a map. There are information panels with free brochures at almost every regional park trailhead. • If it’s been raining, take a change of footgear and a cardboard box in which to store your muddy boots. And however you spend your Thanksgiving, here’s wishing you a happy one.
City of Fremont News Briefs SUBMITTED BY CHERYL GOLDEN The City of Fremont was awarded $1.2 million in Proposition 50 grant funds in 2008 from the Resource Agency California River Parkway Program for creek restoration and additional improvements to Sabercat Creek and its surrounding area. This includes five restoration sites that have an ongoing need for volunteers. Join the City of Fremont’s Environmental Services on the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Please note in January 2016 the work party is scheduled on the second Saturday, which is January 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) Help plant native trees and shrubs, remove non-native vegetation and weeds, restore plant basins and mulch mats, and learn the importance of plants for our environment. Please visit www.Fremont.gov/SignupHabitatRestoration to sign up. No special training is required.
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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).
City Council/Public Agency MEETINGS Readers are advised to check websites for special meetings, cancellations, minutes, agendas and webcasts CITY COUNCILS
Fremont City Council November 17, 2015 Work Session: Receive presentation of alternative designs for residential development at 1031 Walnut
Coda Associates to not-to-exceed $250,000 per fiscal year. • Authorize agreement with ABM Electrical Power Services, LLC to install publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations. Ceremonial: Proclaim Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month Public Communications: • Comment about integrating
Fremont City Council 1st/2nd/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. City Hall, Bldg A 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont (510) 284-4000 www.fremont.gov
Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month
Avenue including reduction of housing units and heights. Alternative will reduce dwelling units by over 200 and reduce buildings to four stories and three on edges. Parking (including tandem parking) at 1.7 cars per unit. A linear park is proposed at project edge. Public concerns centered around integration with existing neighborhood and adequate parking. Representatives of Silicon Valley Leadership Group emphasized need for Silicon Valley businesses to find housing for workers in the South Bay region. Consent: • Select Lily Mei as Vice Mayor for 2015-16 term. • Amend Building Staff augmentation services agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. and Shums
proposed Walnut Avenue project with existing neighborhood including parking, traffic and height concerns. • Comments regarding protection of public access to Mission Peak staging area at Stanford Avenue. Referral: Vice Mayor Chan asked for consideration of extending smoking restrictions to living units and common areas of newly constructed multi-unit residences. Referred to staff for report and action. Mayor Bill Harrison Aye Vice Mayor Suzanne Lee Chan Aye Vinnie Bacon Aye Lily Mei Aye Rick Jones Aye
East Bay Municipal Utility District 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 1:15 p.m. 375 11th St., Oakland (866) 403-2683 www.ebmud.com
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Santa Clara Valley Water District 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m. 5700 Almaden Expwy., San Jose (408) 265-2607, ext. 2277 www.valleywater.org
November 17, 2015
• Council adopted ordinance repealing Section 2-13.00 to Section 2-13.07 of Hayward Municipal Code and adding Chapter 2, Article 13 regarding campaign contribution practices for city elective offices and ballot measures. • Council approved resolution accepting the resignation of Omkar Salpekar from Hayward Youth Commission and the appointment of Christian Hernandez-Perez to fulfill Salpekar’s term. Public Hearing: Senior Planner Leigha Schmidt presented staff recommendations establishing new reg-
Newark City Council 2nd/4th Thursday @ 7:30 p.m. City Hall, 6th Floor 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark (510) 578-4266 www.ci.newark.ca.us San Leandro City Council 1st/3rd Monday @ 7 p.m. 835 East 14th St., San Leandro (510) 577-3366 www.sanleandro.org Union City City Council 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 7 p.m. City Hall 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City (510) 471-3232 www.ci.union-city.ca.us
WATER/SEWER Alameda County Water District 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 p.m. 43885 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont (510) 668-4200 www.acwd.org
Union Sanitary District 2nd/4th Monday @ 7:00 p.m. 5072 Benson Rd., Union City (510) 477-7503 www.unionsanitary.com
SCHOOL DISTRICTS Castro Valley Unified School Board 2nd/4th Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. 4400 Alma Ave., Castro Valley (510) 537-3000 www.cv.k12.ca.us Fremont Unified School Board 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. 4210 Technology Dr., Fremont (510) 657-2350 www.fremont.k12.ca.us Hayward Unified School Board 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. 24411 Amador Street, Hayward (510) 784-2600 www.husd.k12.ca.us Milpitas Unified School Board 2nd/4th Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. 1331 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas www.musd.org (406) 635-2600 ext. 6013 New Haven Unified School Board 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. 34200 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City (510) 471-1100 www.nhusd.k12.ca.us Newark Unified School District 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. 5715 Musick Ave., Newark (510) 818-4103 www.newarkunified.org San Leandro Unified School Board 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. 835 E. 14th St., San Leandro (510) 667-3500 www.sanleandro.k12.ca.us San Lorenzo Unified School Board 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m. 15510 Usher St., San Lorenzo (510) 317-4600 www.slzusd.org Sunol Glen Unified School Board 2nd Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m. 11601 Main Street, Sunol (925) 862-2026 www.sunol.k12.ca.us
Bringing the Fremont Vision to Life BY FRED DIAZ, CITY MANAGER
Hayward City Council 1st/3rd/4th Tuesday @ 7 p.m. City Hall, second floor 777 B Street, Hayward (510) 583-4000 www.ci.hayward.ca.us Milpitas City Council 1st/3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. 455 East Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-3001 www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov
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Presentation: Mayor Barbara Halliday presented highlights of her visit to Hayward’s sister city, Yixing, China, in October to formally sign the sister-city agreement. Consent: • Council approved resolution declaring that the City of Hayward is subject to the Geologic Hazard Abatement District Law.
Milpitas City Council Meeting November 17, 2015 Presentation: Proclaim Sikh Awareness Month Public Hearing: Conduct a public hearing and take all necessary actions for approval including zoning change for the development proposal— the Centre Pointe and Houret Court Projects. (4 ayes, 1 absent) New Business: • Receive report from the chair of the Campaign Finance Reform Committee. • Receive report on Biennial rate adjustments for Solid Waste Program Services provided by Republic Services of North America. • Consider request from nonprofit Milpitas firefighters toy program for a $500 donation toward holiday toy program. • Consider request from Mil-
Ohlone College Board of Trustees Meeting
pitas Executive Lions Club to cosponsor Celebrating Differences event in the amount of $3,021. Ordinance: Adopt ordinance relating to special events and activities. (5 ayes) Resolution: Consider Mayor Esteves’ proposal to amend city bylaws regarding commissioner eligibility. Agreements • Authorize the police chief to execute an agreement with the county of Santa Clara for the 2016 Avoid the 13 Grant program. • Approve an amendment to the consultant agreement with HF&H Consultants for waste procurement services in the amount of $106,800. Mayor José Esteves: Aye Vice Mayor Carmen Montano: Aye Debbie Indihar Giordano: Aye Garry Barbadillo: Aye, absent on public hearing. Marsha Grilli: Aye
November 18, 2015 Ceremonial Items: • Approval of resolution honoring Native American Heritage Month • Emeritus for Shelley Lawrence
As you travel throughout Fremont to get to work or school, go shopping, dine out, or take in one of our beautiful parks, you have probably noticed some changes happening in our city. In particular, new development is planned and, in some cases, is currently underway in several key areas. What you’re seeing throughout our city actually reflects the community’s vision as adopted in the General Plan to meet the need of our current and future population. The concentration of new development in certain strategic areas means that most existing neighborhoods won’t see significant changes. It is true, however, that as the city grows, impacts will occur. Some impacts are beneficial and even support specific uses the community has repeatedly asked for, including a growing variety of restaurants, shops, and services. The City is changing, maturing, and becoming a more dynamic place, and this is being
recognized not only regionally, but globally as well. Fremont continues to prove itself as a hub of innovation in the areas of advanced manufacturing and clean and green technology, among many other employment sectors. The City has outstanding schools and healthcare facilities, low crime rates, an excellent fire protection infrastructure, robust human services, as well as superb park and recreation amenities. During the update of the General Plan and in subsequent community surveys, the City heard loud and clear that Fremont residents want a downtown and more opportunities for employment. The City’s major initiatives within the Downtown/City Center and Warm Springs Innovation District address these requests. Activity in both Centerville and Irvington has also been in the forefront, with several new projects on the horizon. I hope you enjoy learning about the City’s progress on these major initiatives, and we look forward to continued engagement.
ulations for vacant property fencing. Staff and Council discussed design, height and maintenance standards; however, property owners would not be required to put up fences under the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Francisco Zermeño moved the motion with the recommendation to require property owners to put up fences to vacant lots in downtown Hayward. However, after much discussion, some Councilmembers requested that Coun-
cilmember Zermeño withdraw his motion. Councilmember Zermeño then moved the staff recommendation with a review in six months from staff.
Consent Agenda: • Approval of October 2015 payroll warrants $2,389,248.65 • Transfer of funds from Futuris Trust in the amount of $303,069. • Approve policies for approval on topics including sexual and other assaults on campus, program, curriculum and course development, philosophy and criteria for associate degree, academic freedom and library support. • Approve contracts list in the amount of $465,015. • Approve agreement for architectural services between Ohlone Community College District and Allana Buick & Bers, Inc. in the amount of $22,960 • Approve change order to contract with Ghilotti in the amount of $86,417. • Approve change order to contract with Cannon Design in the amount of $476,900. • Approve change order to contract with C. Overaa & Company in the amount of $55,701. • Approve change order to contract with CW Driver in the amount of $39,138. • Approve contract with United Inspection, Inc. in the amount of $53,760 for pool refurbishment. • Approve contract with Consolidated Engineer Laboratories in the amount of $16,585.
To the Board for discussion and/or action: • Approve tentative agreement between California School Employees Association Union Local 490 and Ohlone Community College District. • Approval of tentative agreement between School Employees International Union Local 1021 and Ohlone College Community College District. • Approve implementation of across-the-board 3% pay increase and medical benefit stipend increase. • Approve the implementation of the classification study conducted for administrators, managers, supervisors, professionals and confidential employees. • Review and accept the 1st quarter 2015-16 report which stands at $250,247. • Approve an agreement with Smith and Sons Electric in the amount of $224,000.
Mayor Barbara Halliday Aye Mayor Pro Tempore Al Mendall Aye Francisco Zermeño Aye Marvin Peixoto Aye Greg Jones Aye Sara Lamnin Aye Elisa Márquez Aye
Chair Greg Bonaccorsi: Aye Vice Chair Rich Wattters: Aye Teresa Cox: Absent Jan Giovannini-Hill: Aye Vivien Larsen: Aye Ishan Shah: Aye Garrett Yee: Aye (Telecommute) Rahul Patel: Aye (student trusteeadvisory only)
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Linear Parks, what are they?
PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak
clean and inviting corridor to shopping, recreation and open spaces. However, it appears that this new category is also used to give an illusion of open space that leads nowhere except to a circle of confusion. Is it a park when, in consolidation, space used becomes acreage and equates to a rectangular or similar outline of room to play, picnic or relax?
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evelopers and planners have fallen in love with linear parks. With the addition of the word “park,” an added dimension has been included for strips of green space, longer than wide to be consolidated into substantial acreage and given the moniker. Does this mean they are all of practical use for the public? While the ideal image proposed of green walkways and edges around developments is enticing, use of the word parks is indicative of areas for recreation and leisure. In some cases, rail right-of-ways are transformed to become trails, use in an urban setting to promote some distance between developments and streets may actually be unusable for public activity. Use of linear space for connections rather than recreation belies the term “park.” The primary question is if used as a development tool, to what do these “parks” connect? In some cases, linear parks create pedestrian and bicycle pathways that allow an urban to suburban interface; a safe,
In some parts of the country, unused rail corridors and disconnected trails can be effectively converted to walkways and bicycle paths, stimulating outdoor activity and creating green space in urban settings. However, they need to provide a practical and natural function rather than a useless amenity that simply fulfills a General Plan directive. Planning a narrow strip of land that borders or intersects property development is not a park unless it has function. In the case of some property development, linear parks are simply a sham to designate part of the project as park land. These “parks” do not lead to anything practical for those purchasing, renting or living in the neighborhood. Emergence of linear parks as an amenity is, in many cases, a small price to pay by developers and planners who are focused on each proposal as a singular entity rather that part of the economic and environmental patchwork of a city.
common sense. The web of Silicon Valley mega-corporations even now sends hoards of unmarked buses to and from outlying cities to “campus” enclaves that provide a myriad of services for their employees. As these companies hungrily grasp for more roofs for their people, their tentacles eviscerate our cities. As an expanding business environment within our own boundaries, listening to the siren song of money is antithetical to our local growth and economy. Developments should be valued for what they will add to the Greater Tri-City area, not as simply a conduit for large companies in other areas that transport and retain their workers on distant campuses. It pays to be careful of what is given away; real estate agents are fond of the often misused phrase attributed to Mark Twain, “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” However, our leaders need to pay attention to what is given away as they bend rules and rename land use categories to accommodate developers and Silicon Valley promoters.
Spurred on by a chorus of Silicon Valley businesses who view Fremont and its environs as a bedroom community suitable for housing for their gigantic enterprises, development is in danger of overridding
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USDA food safety resources for Thanksgiving troubles SUBMITTED BY KRISTINA BEAUGH Thanksgiving is the largest meal many cooks prepare every year. Its centerpiece—the turkey—is the largest dish most cooks ever encounter, and many are not experienced at roasting one. USDA wants consumers to know that a range of resources, from smartphone apps to its 30-year Meat and Poultry Hotline, exist to help consumers through any food preparation conundrums this holiday season, wherever and whenever they may arise. “Unsafe handling and undercooking of your turkey can lead to serious foodborne illness,” said Al Almanza, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety. “USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has a variety of food safety resources to help with any questions related to preparing Thanksgiving dinner, including our Meat and Poultry Hotline that will be staffed will helpful experts on Thanksgiving Day.” This Thanksgiving more than 46 million turkeys will be eaten. Cooking the Thanksgiving turkey can be tricky, and trying to figure out when the turkey is done is often the hardest task. But, it doesn’t have to be! Impress your family by using a food thermometer to cook like a professional.
Place the thermometer in the innermost part of the thigh, the innermost part of the wing, and the thickest part of the breast. Read the temperature to make sure that the bird has reached a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Take the turkey out of the oven, and serve it to your family without worry! For big Thanksgiving dinners, planning ahead is very important. You can assess your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer to plan out your meals and your shopping list. When you are trying to figure out if you can use something you already have at home, keep the FoodKeeper application handy. The FoodKeeper is a mobile application created by FSIS in partnership with The Food Marketing Institute and Cornell University. The FoodKeeper offers storage advice on more than 400 different food and beverage items and can help you decide what you can keep and what you should throw out. It also offers handy guidance on leftovers, which you’ll probably have a lot of after the big meal. Download the FoodKeeper on your Android or iOS device. If you have questions about your Thanksgiving dinner, you can call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1888-674-6854) to talk to a food safety expert.
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Nicholas John Silvestri
November 24, 2015
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Resident of Fremont, California
Panfilo Ventresca
Jan. 3, 1924 – Nov. 16, 2015
November 19, 1928 – November 18, 2015
Nick Silvestri was born in Morgan, PA, a small mining town near Pittsburgh. An only child, he spent many hours with his cousins, Walt, Eddie, and Al Flory. He grew up during the Great Depression, but he never felt deprived, although he remained frugal his entire life. He felt that life was more carefree then, learning to swim in sulphur-polluted creeks and water-filled strip-mining pits with his cousins without thought of health concerns, picking berries in the fields for his mom to make jam, enjoying a full day’s worth of entertainment at the
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movies for 25¢, tending bar as a teenager in his parents' bar and speakeasy. Nick had just begun college when he was drafted into the Army Air Forces in 1942 at the age of 19. After his honorable discharge in 1946, he returned to Indiana Teachers College (now I.U.P.) in Indiana, PA, for his BA, then onto the University of Pittsburgh for his MA, and San Jose State University for his Administrator’s Degree. Nick married Ann Maynard in 1951 and moved with Ann and their two girls, Connie and Jackie, to California in 1956. After some odd-jobs, he taught in Fremont for 26 years, first at Mission San Jose Elementary School (1958-1961) and then at Walters Jr. High School (1961-1984). When he retired in 1984, he felt so proud because it was the first retirement party that every single member of the Walters faculty and staff attended. Nick was also one of three men who organized youth soccer in Fremont, starting with three teams; there are now hundreds of
Fremont soccer teams. Nick also coached soccer for many years and worked with the San Jose Earthquakes. Nick loved to travel: frequent trips with the family into Mexico and Canada, many summer camping trips in the Sierras or around the United States, and two lengthy summer trips camping throughout Europe with Ann. The joy of life for Nick and Ann was having grandchildren, whom they loved and often cared for as their own. Nick was also blessed to see the birth of a great-granddaughter, now two years old. Predeceased by Ann in 2010, Nick leaves behind his daughters Constance Silvestri (Lisa Williams) and Jacquelyn Silvestri Capurro (Joseph); three grandsons Patrick (Joey Yokubaitus), Thomas (Melissa), and Matthew; and great-granddaughter Claire. No services; in lieu of flowers, please donate to UNICEF or your local Youth Soccer Organization.
Don “Bubba” Wahne March 6, 1943 – November 15, 2015 Resident of Union City
The Awards are an opportunity for the Board to appreciate and formally recognize individuals and organizations whose efforts exhibit the District’s mission of providing high quality leisure facilities and/or programs to its residents on a voluntary basis. All members of the community are encouraged to nominate those for consideration who exemplify important volunteer service. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, December 16. Winners will be announced at the Board of Directors’ meeting on Monday, January 11, 2016 and recognized at the Annual Board of Directors’ Awards Luncheon on
Friday, January 22, 2016. The downloadable PDF and online submittal forms are available at www.HaywardRec.org/awards, the District Office or by contacting Laura Correa-Hernandez at corl@haywardrec.org or (510) 881-6712. Please note that recipients of the District’s Volunteer of the Month Award in the preceding twelve months shall not be eligible for recognition of the same services. Please refer to list of previous winners on the website at www.HaywardRec.org/awards For additional information, please call (510) 881-6712 or email corl@haywardrec.org
Tyson Foods Inc recalls chicken product Tyson Foods, Inc is recalling approximately 52,486 pounds of chicken wing product that may be adulterated because of having an “off odor” scent, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on November 17. The fully cooked buffalo style chicken wing section item was produced on October 24, and October 25, 2015. The following product is subject to recall: 28-oz. retail bags containing multiple pieces of “Tyson® Any’tizers® Fully Cooked Hot Wings®
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Wayne Emil Frederich October 4, 1934 – November 15, 2015 Resident of Union City Hospital. He was an avid golfer, skier, ballroom dancer, and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a graduate of Marquette University, and a lifelong devoted Catholic. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 24th, 2pm at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Inurnment at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park in Hayward, CA. Fremont Chapel of the Roses 1-510-797-1900
February 5, 1926 – November 19, 2015
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Agueda V. Diaz
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The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) is pleased to announce the acceptance of nominations for the Annual Board of Directors’ Award for Distinguished Community Service in 2015. The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District appreciates all of the individuals and organizations who provide important volunteer service to the District and the community and have honored these individuals and organizations with an award program since 1962.
Born on November 19th, 1928 in Italy, and entered into rest on November 18th, 2015 in Cupertino, California at the age of 86. Survived by his wife of 60 years Flora Ventresca; daughters: Gina and Rich Cruzen, and Rita Ventresca Stokes; grandchildren: Kevin Stokes, Lee McBride, and Aiden McBride; and sisters: Teresa Fiore, and Pia and John Bevilacqua. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his grandson Sean Stokes (USMC). Panfilo was a member of Sons of Italy, and was a longtime owner of Brookvale Barber Shop. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 23rd, from 5-8pm with a Vigil at 6:30pm at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 24th, 11am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church,
Born on October 4th, 1934 in Missouri, and entered into rest on November 15th, 2015 in Union City, California at the age of 81. Survived by his wife of 44 years Margaret Frederich; sister: Ellen and Andy Schnur; brother-in-law: Dick Rufer; and sister-in-law: Camille Minichino. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Wayne was a member of SIRS, and Knights of Columbus. He was a visiting chairman for Mended Hearts at Washington
Born on March 6th, 1943 in Albany, CA, and entered into rest on November 15th, 2015 in Union City, CA at the age of 72. Survived by the love of his life Loraine Wahne; son Danny Wahne; step-son Johnny Webber (Cindy) granddaughter Taylor; step-daughter Laurie Cardoza (Adrian) grand¬son Jackson, granddaughter Bella; Brother Frank (Lillian) Wahne. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Florence Wahne. Bubba was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor and the gift of gab. He was a dart thrower, Teamster, and an avid Oakland Raider fan. A Celebration of Life will be held for Bubba on Sunday, December 6th, 1pm in the Club House at the Tropics Mobile Home Park, 33000 Almaden Blvd., Union City, CA 94587.
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Resident of Fremont
Chicken Wing Sections Coated with A Flavorful Hot, Tangy Sauce,” with use by/sell by dates of October 24, 2016 and October 25, 2016, packaging dates 2975PBF0508-23/2985PBF0500-01 and case codes 2975PBF0508-23/2985PBF0500-01. The product subject to recall bears establishment number “P-13456” inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as on the back of the bag above the heating instructions. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered when Tyson Foods Inc. received consumer complaints about the product being “off-odor” as well mild illness associated with consumption. After these consumer complaints, Tysons Food Inc. brought this to the attention of FSIS.
Resident of Fremont Agueda V. Diaz, 89, of Fremont, California, passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Born in Lingayen, Pangasinan, in the Philippines, she was the daughter of Maximiana Magsanoc and Angel Ventayen. She was the loving wife of Bonifacio Diaz. Agueda was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fremont. She shared her love of teach¬ing at St. Edward’s Catholic School where she taught for 15 years, but was also a teacher in the Philippines. Her teaching career span was well over 20 years. Her favorite hobbies were traveling with her family to Europe and taking cruises to exotic places. Known for her beauty and grace by all who knew her, she had a keen eye for style and flair, and was also a strong business woman. In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by her daughter, Neda Busler, son, Michael V. Diaz, and grandchildren, Michaela Diaz, Glendon Diaz, Rebecca Busler, Christina Busler, and Marven-Ghael Diaz as well as her brother Tony Ventayen.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 24th, from 5-8pm with a Vigil at 6:30pm at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 25th, 9am at the Old Mission San Jose Church, 43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539. Burial will follow at Irvington Memorial Cemetery in Fremont, CA. Fremont Chapel of the Roses 1-510-797-1900
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products by FSIS. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Tyson Foods’ Consumer Relations, (toll free) 866-328-3156.
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Sheela Roy RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 29, 1943 – November 18, 2015
Salvador Ramirez RESIDENT OF SAN LEANDRO December 21, 1931 – November 14, 2015
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Marlene Kay Hill February 18, 1937 – November 5, 2015 Resident of Hayward
Born in Carrington, ND, and a longtime resident of Hayward, CA and Nevada City, CA. A longtime A’s season ticket holder. An incredible award winning baker, and gourmet cook. Spent the last 25 years as a Nanny for three wonderful families. Preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, and husband Ron. Survived by her sister Pam; daughter Candy; sons: Zane Sr., Jeff, Elmer, Mark, and Ken; 2 daughters-in-law; 1 son-in-law; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 21st, 11am at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Fremont Memorial Chapel 1-510-793-8900
Longtime resident of Fremont, Pearl passed peacefully at her home surrounded with family. Throughout her journey on hospice she continued to laugh and smile every day, and smothered her loving husband with kisses. Preceded in death by parents Samuel & Concepcion Souther; sisters Viola Walker; Juanita Recio; Angela & Fred Jr Garza; and beloved some Gerry Garcia. Survived by her husband of 60+ years Rafael Farias Garcia; children: Fred Garza, John Garza, JoAnn Madrid (Dan); Cynthia Bottero (Larry); James Garcia (Milan); Eric Garcia (Suzie). Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20, from 5-8pm with a Vigil at 6:30pm at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 21, at 10am and a Fu¬neral Service will begin at 11am at Irvington Presbyterian Church, 4181 Irvington Ave., Fremont, CA 94538. Burial will follow at Irvington Memorial Cemetery in Fremont, CA. Fremont Chapel of the Roses 1-510-797-1900
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Holiday arts and crafts sale SUBMITTED BY WINDA SHIMIZU Foothill Gallery in Hayward is an exciting venue for holiday shopping this year. For the first two weeks of December, “Giftique” will present the creations of eleven artistic vendors. Artists will offer a wide selection of unique handmade wares, including holiday ornaments, fabric bags, cloth dolls, jewelry, ceramics, quilts, cards, photographs, mixed-media art, and more. All items are created by local artists—Maria Gin, Amanda Sanders, Leah Procita, Zoie Sanders, Heather Reyes, Shannon Jurich, Nell Mays, Virginia Bourassa, Azar Vaghefi, Lee Daguman, and Kristen Egan. The site will be open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13. Foothill Gallery is located on Foothill Boulevard in
the Center for History and Culture. Parking in back of the building and across the street makes it very accessible. Shoppers can round out their search for holiday treasures at Giftique with a tour of the Hayward Area Historical Society exhibits and lunch or a coffee break at the Cannery Cafe in the same building. The holiday sale is sponsored by the Hayward Arts Council. Giftique Friday, Dec 4 – Sunday, Dec 13 Friday & Saturday: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sundays: noon - 3:30 p.m. Foothill Gallery 22394 Foothill Blvd, Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org
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27 year veteran retires
Pictured: Commander Armando Corpuz, City of Milpitas City Manager Tom Williams, Commander Charlotte Pang, Chief of Police Steve Pangelinan, and Commander Daryl Sequeira.
SUBMITTED BY MILPITAS PD We celebrate Commander Charlotte Pang’s retirement after 27 years of service with the Milpitas Police Department. She started as a Police Officer in 1989 and held the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Commander. Charlotte worked in the Patrol
Fremont Police Log SUBMITTED BY GENEVA BOSQUES, FREMONT PD Friday, November 13 At 9:01 a.m., Ofc. Higgins and Field Training Officer (FTO) Settle investigated a strong-arm robbery that occurred near the area of Fremont Boulevard and Country Drive. The female victim was out for a walk at about8:50 a.m., when an unknown suspect snatched a gold chain from her neck. The suspect was described as a white male adult, 25-30 years old, 5’10”, 190 lbs., and wearing a black hoodie. He was last seen in a full size white car. Monday, November 16 At approximately 5:00 a.m., Ofc. Collins was detailed to 7Eleven, located on the 100 block of Washington Boulevard to investigate a robbery. Two male suspects entered the store and confronted the store clerk. Suspect 1 pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded money. The two suspects took cash from the drawer and fled on foot. The suspects are described as follows: Suspect 1: white male adult, approximately 20 years old, approximately 5’6”, wearing a red/white plaid jacket, jeans and was armed with a handgun Suspect 2: white male adult in his 20s, approximately 5’6”, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and jeans. Tuesday, November 17 At 3:52 p.m. patrol officers responded to investigate a robbery on the 3900 block of Southampton Terrace. A female victim was walking through a parking lot with her two juvenile children when a male suspect pulled her gold chain from her neck. The male suspect fled the area on foot toward Milton Park and was not located by responding officers. The suspect was described as a white male adult, 5’6” – 5’8”, early 20s, medium build, wearing a black jacket with a hood over his head. Case was investigated by Ofc. Sun and FTO Ferrara. At 7:53 p.m., officers responded to a robbery report on the 44000 block of Osgood Road. The reporting party told dispatchers that amale suspect
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Services, Special Investigation Bureau, and Police Community Relations. She was one of our DARE instructors when she was in the Police Community Relations Unit and some of her previous students are now Police Officers with Milpitas PD. Congratulations Charlotte and good luck with the next chapter in your life! You will be missed.
consumed alcohol and ate food he did not pay for inside of a retail store. After finishing his meal, the male suspect put on shoes that he did not pay for and ran out through the fire exit. Loss prevention staff confronted the suspect, who brandished a pocketknife and continued to flee. The suspect was spotted at a nearby business byresponding officersand failed to obey commands to stop running. A K9 was deployed to assist with the apprehension of the fleeing suspect, and he was taken into custody. Officers located a 4” pocketknife, razor blades and a brand new smart phone on his person. The 33-year-old adult male, Fremont resident, was arrested for robbery and resisting arrest. Case was investigated by Ofc. K. Samayoa. At 9:24 p.m., officers responded to the 1200 block of Oasis Court to investigate a residential burglary that occurred during the day. The unknown suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the rear sliding glass door. The residence was ransacked. At 10:15 p.m., multiple Fremont officers were dispatched to the 44000 block of Cougar Circle on the report of a home invasion robbery. Three suspects, all armed with pistols, approached a male resident as he pulled into the garage of his residence. The male was then ordered into the house at gunpoint. The suspects entered the home where they encountered additional family members. The victims were all ordered to the ground and held at gunpoint while the suspects ransacked the residence for approximately 30 minutes. The suspects took several items of value from the family and fled the scene. The scene was processed by a crime scene investigator, and a neighborhood canvass was conducted looking for witnesses and evidence. The suspects were described as three black male adults, all of whom were wearing gloves, hooded sweatshirts, beanies and ski masks to conceal their identity. The victims were not injured. Fremont detectives have taken over the investigation, which remains ongoing. Wednesday, November 18 At approximately6:15 p.m., officers responded to vandalism call on Wall Co. The victim told officers that a verbal altercation
had occurred in the neighborhood and his window had been broken. The suspects were gone before police could arrive. A short time laterat 7:45 p.m., patrol officers again responded to the area on the report of a suspicious vehicle that was driving in the area. At 8:25 p.m., several 911 calls came in regarding a large fight involving multiple males with baseball bats. Patrol units and detectives found three males injured in a parking lot. Several additional people are detained. The three injured males were all transported to regional trauma centers, and all other involved parties were interviewed at the police station. Two of the injured males were treated and released. One male remains hospitalized with major injuries. The Southern Alameda County Major Crimes Task Force is investigating.No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Thursday, November 19 Between 3:45 p.m. on 11/18 6:45 a.m. on 11/19, unknown suspect(s) entered and removed items from a construction site on the 1500 block of Mento Tr. without permission. CSO Oliveira investigated. At 12:16 p.m., Officer Chinn arrested a 47 year old adult male for petty theft from a retail store located on the43500 block of Boscell Rd. At 6:22 p.m. Officers were dispatched to a residential alarm in the 34000 block of Eucalyptus Terrace. Officers find the rear window shattered, but the glass was still in place. The suspects were likely scared off by the alarm. Not long after the above case, a resident arrives in the 34000 block of Webfoot Loop (very close to Eucalyptus) and finds their home possibly burglarized. Officers respond at 7:40 p.m. and find the rear slider broken. The alarm was still armed and sounding. It’s not believed that the suspects made entry. There is only one way in and out of Webfoot Loop and officers are following up to see if anyone has video or if there were any witnesses. At 1:40 a.m., Officer L. Kennedy responded to an auto burglary in the area of Piper and Besco. The suspects were two Hispanic male adults in their 20’s driving an older boxy SUV.
Wednesday, November 11 At 3:51 p.m., Ofc. Homayoun responded to the NewPark Mall parking lot for three burglarized vehicles. The suspect vehicle was described as a cream-colored Chrysler 300 with chrome wheels. Suspect 1 was described
as a Hispanic male, 20-30 years old, heavy set, and wearing dark clothing. The second suspect is described as a Hispanic female, 20-30 years old, thin build, and having dark curly hair. continued on page 41
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Established 1971 Meets 2nd & 4th Tues 7pm At the Fremont Elks Lodge 38991 Farwell Dr., Fremont All are welcome, come join us www.fremontcoinclub.org 510-792-1511
Meet 2nd and 4th Thursday Dinner 7pm at Crowne Plaza and Lunch at Texas Roadhouse Meetings are a lively meal with friends and an informative Program/Speaker. For contact information go to UnionCityLions.com
Troubled By Someone's Drinking? Help is Here! Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups No cost program of support for people suffering from effects of alcoholism Call 276-2270 for meeting information or email Easyduz@gmail.com www.ncwsa.org
Tri-City Society of Model Engineers The TCSME located in Niles Plaza is currently looking for new members to help build & operate an N Scale HO layout focused on Fremont & surrounding areas. We meet Fridays 7:30-9:30pm. Please visit our web site: www.nilesdepot.org
Tri-City Ecology Center 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 510-793-6222
ABWA-Pathfinder Chap. American Business Women’s Assoc. provides opportunities for women personally & professionally thru leadership, education, networking Dinner Meetings: 3rd Wednesday each month. Sinodino’s Rest. (Newark): 6:30-9:00 pm Call Karen 510-257-9020 www.abwa-pathfinder.org
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Meets on the third Tuesday Elk’s Club on Farwell Dr. 9:30 – Cards, 12:00 – Lunch 1:00 – Program and Meeting We also have bridge, walking, Gourmet dining groups, And a book club. For info. Call 510-656-7048
Sharing ur culture and history in the Tri-Cities and surrounding area Meetings: Third Saturday 5:30pm in member homes Contact: 510-793-8181 www.aachis.com We welcome all new members
Soiree Singles For People Over 60 Many Activities! Dancing, Dinners, Luau’s Potlucks. Great Fun! email: lelochmil@att.net or Call: Lois for FREE Newsletter 510-581-3494
Serious Mental Illness Free 12 week course for caregivers of someone with a serious mental illness - Start Jan 9 9am-11:30am Registration Required Contact: Joe Rose 510-378-1578 Email: F2F@NAMIacs.org http://www.NAMIacs.org http://www.NAMI.org
The American Assoc. of University Women AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research We are all inclusive, welcoming, smart and fun. fremont-ca.aauw.net
SAVE’s Domestic Violence Support Groups FREE, compassionate support Domestic violence survivors Drop-in, no reservations needed Every Tues & Thurs 6:45-8:45 pm Every Friday 9:15 to 11 am 1900 Mowry Avenue, Fremont (510) 574-2250 or 24-hour Hotline (510) 794-6055 www.save-dv.org
SAVE’s Empowerment Ctr. Services FREE for domestic violence survivors. If you’re seeking healing, strength, support or referrals, SAVE can help! Yoga, therapeutic art, advocacy 24-hour Hotline (510) 794-6055 Empowerment Ctr (510) 574-2250
1900 Mowry Ave, #201 Fremont. www.save-dv.org
Scholarships for Women Our Fremont philanthropic organization, PEO, offers many scholarships for women entering college, earning another degree or returning to school after 2+ years. Low interest education loans available, also. 510-794-6844 www.peointernational.org
Twins? Triplets? MORE?! Join Tri-City Mothers of Multiples! Our diverse club offers friendship, fun events, and support to mothers of multiples in the Tri Cities and beyond. Contact tricitymoms@yahoo.com or Danielle at 510-552-1861. http://www.tricitymoms.org
VOLUNTEERS WANTED MUSEUM OF LOCAL HISTORY GUILD No experience needed! Enjoy helping students on school tours - work on exhibits Accession artifacts flexible days & hours Call Dianne: 510-673-4813 www.museumoflocalhistory.org
Deliver a smile and a meal to homebound seniors LIFE ElderCare – Meals on Wheels Mon – Fri, 10:30-12:30 Choose your day(s) Call Tammy 510-574-2086 tduran@fremont.gov www.LifeElderCare.org
Ohlone Humane Society Love animals & want to help? OHS is a nonprofit, volunteer supported animal welfare organization. Includes wildlife rehabilitation, companion animal rescue, animal assisted therapy, spay/neuter assistance and more. For info call 510-792-4587 www.Ohlonehumanesociety.org
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) FREE confidential 10 week informational course - Adults living with mental health challenges Focused on Recovery 2 hrs Saturdays Call Kathryn Lum 408-422-3831 for time and location
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Fremont Cribbage Club teaches cribbage to new players & tournament cribbage to all players of any skill level every Tues. 6:15pm at Round Table Pizza 37480 Fremont Blvd., Centerville Email:Accgr43@gmail.com American Cribbage Congress www.cribbage.org
FREE AIRPLANE RIDES FOR KIDS AGES 8-17 Young Eagles Hayward Airport various Saturdays www.vaa29.org Please call with questions (510) 703-1466 youngeagles29@aol.com
Help with Math & Reading 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 momwalk77@gmail.com
SparkPoint Financial Services FREE financial services and coaching for low-income people who want to improve their finances. SparkPoint Info Session 3rd Thursday, 6-7pm City of Fremont Family Resource Center To reserve a seat: 574-2020 Fremont.gov/SparkPointFRC
SAVE’s Restraining Order Clinics Free for domestic violence survivors
Seeking protective orders Locations: Fremont, Hayward & San Leandro Every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Call SAVE’s 24-hr Hotline (510) 794-6055 for details www.save-dv.org
Most Joyful Volunteer work LIFE ElderCare – VIP Rides Drive seniors to appts/errands 4 hrs/month Flexible scheduling. Call Valerie 510-574-2096 vdraeseke@fremont.gov www.LifeElderCare.org
First Church of Christ Scientist, Fremont Sunday Service 10am Sunday School 10am Wed. Eve Service 7:30pm Chld Care is available all services. Reading Room Open Monday - Friday 1-3pm 1351 Driscoll Rd., Fremont 510-656-8161
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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 Sun Gallery FREE Art Saturday Classes For families on the 2nd & 4th Sat. of each month and Summer Art Camp Gallery Shows & Exhibits FREE admission to all shows 1015 E. St. Hayward 510-581-4050 www.SunGallery.org
Alder Ave. Baptist Church 4111 Alder Ave., Fremont Serving GOD Southern Baptist Traditon - Pastor-Randy Walters Sunday Bible Study -9:30am Worship Service - 11am Community Sing-Along First Friday every month 510-797-3305 www.Alderavenuebaptist.com
Newark Toastmasters Club Build Self Confidence Great for Job Seekers Early Risers/Guest welcome Meets Every Tuesday Morning 7am-8am at Newark Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave. Newark http://1118.toastmastersclubs.org
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Newark Demonstration Garden Join a group of Newark residents to spearhead a demonstration garden in Newark. We're currently selecting a site. We need your help! Angela at info@newarkparks.org https://www.facebook.com/groups/N ewarkDemonstrationGarden/
Tri-City Youth Chorus Grades 5-8 Have fun learning all types of contemporary music with a skilled director Meets Thursdays 4-5 PM No auditions Recital on Dec. 13th at 4 PM for the public 36600 Niles Blvd. www.tricityyouthchorus.weebly.com
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Like to write? Join a group of Newark skaters Meet other writers? and parents of skaters to Join us from 2-4 p.m. spearhead a skatepark in Newark. every fourth Saturday We have a business plan. Now we except in July and December need your help to execute on it! at DeVry University, Angela at 6600 Dumbarton Circle, info@newarkparks.org Fremont. https://www.facebook.com/grou www.cwc-fremontareawriters.org ps/NewarkSkatepark/
Hayward Art Council 22394 Foothill Blvd., Hayward 510-583-2787 www.haywardarts.org Open Thurs. Fri. Sat. 10am-4pm Foothill Gallery, John O’Lague Galleria, Hayward Area Senion Center Exhibit Hall, Alameda County Law Library Hayward branch All open to the public
The Friendship Force FOOD ADICTS San Francisco Bay Area IN RECOVERY - FA Experience a country & its culture • Can’t control the way with local hosts; meet global you eat? visitors here.Nov. to Costa Rica, • Tried everything else? • Tired of spending money? Holiday Party at Hotel Nikko in Meeting Monday Night 7pm 4360 Central Ave., Fremont Centerville Presbyterian Church Family Ed. Bldg. Room E-204 www.foodaddicts.org
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Newark Parks Foundation The Foundation mobilizes financial and community support to deliver thriving, accessible, supported, and varied parks, open spaces, and recreational opportunities for a healthy and united Newark. Seeking Board of Directors and Honorary Board members. info@newarkparks.org
Newark Trash Pickup Crew Get to know your Newark neighbors Get a bit of exercise and help make Newark look great Join us! https://www.facebook.com/ groups/newarkTrash/
Church for Rent Sunday Afternoons 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Kitchen available for use Community SDA Church 606 H. Street, Union City (510) 293-0905 or (510) 755-6348
Calling All Crafters Sun Gallery Holiday Boutique to raise $ for FREE Sat Family Art Days 1015 E St. Hayward 510-581-4050 Nov 15-Dec 20 Four Weeks Thurs -Sun 11-5pm $35 FEE 30% Off Sales Email Photo or Website of items sungallery@comcast.net
Little Lamb Preschool Open House Sat. April 16 Drop-in Between 1-4pm Free Ice Cream Meet the Teachers Visit the Classrooms Registration Info Available www.littlelambpreschoolbcc.org
Relay for Life - Fremont Meetings 3rd Tuesday of Month Event Leadership Team Meeting Besaro Park 40655 Grimmer Blvd. Fremont Contact Lynda Rae 510-397-6647 (leave Message) Cathy Nervell 510-701-9005 email: fremntrf12016@gmail.com
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Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy As To Students The Bridges Community Church-Little Lamb Ministry Preschool and Full Daycare admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and other school administered programs Date: November 24, 2015
Volunteer at Emergency Warming Center SUBMITTED BY FREMONT UNIFIED STUDENT STORE Please join Fremont Unified Student Store (FUSS) in volunteering at the Emergency Warming Center, located at Fremont Senior Center, on Monday, November 30 and Friday, December 4 (tentative). If you know people who would like to donate, please invite them to the Center. We also need clean bath towels for the homeless. Will you be interested and available to help? Please contact FUSS at fuss4schools@gmail.com. Center opens when it is below 40 degrees and/or on rainy days. For more information, visit www.fuss4schools.org. Volunteer at Emergency Warming Center Monday, Nov 30 Friday, Dec 4 (tentative) 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Fremont Senior Center, Wing A 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont fuss4schools@gmail.com www.fuss4schools.org
QA LEAD in Newark: Lead QA activities for LS products; lead multi-shore QA team in U.S. & India. MS in CIS, CS, Eng. or related + 3 years enterprise SW QA eng., analysis & testing exp. req’d. As alternative, will accept BS in CIS, CS, Eng. or related + 6 years enterprise SW QA eng., analysis & testing exp. Apply to Revitas, Inc. at resumes@revitasinc.com. Refer to Job #1112.
Park District plans Bay Trail extension SUBMITTED BY CAROLYN JONES The East Bay Regional Park District board on November 17 unanimously approved a $740,200 contract to a Richmond consulting firm for the design and planning of a Bay Trail segment along 2.5 miles of spectacular North Bay waterfront. Nichols Consulting Engineers will design, oversee permits and support construction of a new stretch of the San Francisco Bay Trail from the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to Pt. Molate Beach Park. The trail will connect the proposed Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike path to Pt. Molate, and will ultimately be part of a continuous path from Pt. San Pablo to Eastshore State Park. The path will be built along easements the Park District acquired from Chevron and along the City of Richmond’s Point Molate Depot
property. About half the segment will be overseen by the Park District and the other half will be managed by the City of Richmond. The Nichols design plan will cover both portions. Pt. Molate has a storied history and is among the most beautiful stretches of the Bay waterfront, with views of Mt. Tamalpais, the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and San Pablo Bay. It’s been the site of a whaling station, a Navy fuel depot and a winery so large it constituted a small town (Winehaven). More recently, it was the site of a proposed casino resort. The Park District estimates that the construction cost for the 2.5 miles of Bay Trail will be $5 million, to be paid by the Park District and City. The estimated completion date is 2017. For information, please call (510) 544-2217 or email: cjones@ebparks.org
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CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG15792890 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Humma Qureshi for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Humma Qureshi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Humma Qureshi to Humma Arjumand Azeemi The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 3-24-16, Time: 1:30 p.m., Dept.: 503 The address of the court is 24405 Amador Street, Room 108, Hayward, CA 94544 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: What’s Happening - Tri City Voice Newspaper Date: Nov. 12, 2015 WINIFRED Y. SMITH Judge of the Superior Court 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/15 CNS-2816506#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 511426-7 Fictitious Business Name(s): 1. Family Vision Care Optometrics, 2. Family Vision Care, 34724 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda; Same Registrant(s): Gary M. Louie, O.D., Inc., 35148 King Ct., Fremont, CA 94536; Calif. Business conducted by: a Corporation The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1995 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Gary M. Louie, O.D., CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 5, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). Renewal 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15/15 CNS-2817667# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 511111 Fictitious Business Name(s): Ava Bella Care Home, 2483 Balmoral St., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Registrant(s): Avabella Care Home LLC, 2483 Balmoral St., Union City, CA 94587, CA Business conducted by: a Limited Liability Company The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Josephine Tan Santos, Managing member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 12, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15/15 CNS-2816985# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 511499-501 Fictitious Business Name(s): 1. Diya It Solutions; 2. Drugnatural.com, 3. Bay Area Dance Costume, 630 Navajo Way, Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Registrant(s): Recruitopia Corporation, 630 Navajo Way, Fremont, CA 94539; California Business conducted by: a Corporation The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2001 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Rajan Barma, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 9, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15/15 CNS-2816877# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 511502 Fictitious Business Name(s): Iotbesmart.com, 630 Navajo Way, Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Registrant(s): Green Field Technologies, 630 Navajo Way, Fremont, CA 94539; California Business conducted by: a Corporation The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Rajan Barma, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 9, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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).
CNS-2816873# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 511577 Fictitious Business Name(s): Jennisis Virgin Hair Company, 2691 75th Ave., Oakland, CA 94605, County of Alameda Mailing address: 2691 75th Ave., Oakland, CA 94605 Registrant(s): Jennifer Davis, 2691 75th Ave., Oakland, CA 94605 Business conducted by: an individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Jennifer Davis This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 12, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/15 CNS-2816630# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 511374 Fictitious Business Name(s): Toys Kingdom, 2885 Garrick Pl, Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda Registrant(s): Wen Cong Jiang, 2885 Garrick Pl, Fremont, CA 94555 Business conducted by: An Individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Wen Cong Jiang This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 5, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/15 CNS-2816254# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 511384 Fictitious Business Name(s): Super Star Chicken, 207 Monterina Way, Hayward, CA 94545, County of Alameda Registrant(s): Yung Tu, 207 Monterina Way, Hayward, CA 94545 Business conducted by: an individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Yung Tu This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 5, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/15 CNS-2816193# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 511200 Fictitious Business Name(s): ComputerFixers, 4658 Piper St., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Mailing address: 4658 Piper St., Fremont, CA 94538 Registrant(s): Amritpal Singh, 4658 Piper St., Fremont, CA 94538 Business conducted by: an individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Amritpal Singh This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 30, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/15 CNS-2815978# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 511464 Fictitious Business Name(s): CNH Asset Company, 41111 Mission Blvd. Fremont CA 94539, County of Alameda Registrant(s): Namho Chung, 358 Bellflower Drive, San Ramon CA 94582 Business conducted by: an individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Namho Chung This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 6, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/15 CNS-2815930# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 511355 Fictitious Business Name(s): Dotts, 33742 Cassio Cir, Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda Registrant(s): Kay McCormick, 33742 Cassio Cir, Fremont, CA 94555
Business conducted by: an individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Kay McCormick This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 4, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/15 CNS-2815903# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 511313 Fictitious Business Name(s): SF Sports, One Stoneridge Mall Rd., #A104B, Pleasanton CA 94588, County of Alameda; 5423 Central Ave Suite 8, Newark CA 94560; Alameda Registrant(s): Ironman Kai, 5423 Central Ave Suite 8, Newark CA 94560 Business conducted by: a corporation The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Mitesh Patel, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 3, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/15 CNS-2814547# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 511295 Fictitious Business Name(s): Gemini One, 204 Ottawa Way, Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Registrant(s): Jane T Woon Tsang, 204 Ottawa Way, Fremont, CA 94539 Business conducted by: an individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Jane T Woon Tsang This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 3, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1/15 CNS-2814407# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 511188 Fictitious Business Name(s): Jewels of Portugal, 4141 Deep Creek Rd., #140, Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda Registrant(s): Angela Gruber Pereira, 4141 Deep Creek Rd., #140, Fremont, CA 94555 Business conducted by: an individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Angela Gruber Pereira This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 30, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1/15 CNS-2814405# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 511246 Fictitious Business Name(s): RAG Photography, 27654 Havana Ave., Hayward, CA 94544, County of Alameda Registrant(s): Rosmund Garcia, 27654 Havana Ave., Hayward, CA 94544 Business conducted by: an individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/2/2015 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Rosmund A. Garcia This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 2, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1/15 CNS-2814088# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 511050 Fictitious Business Name(s): Newark Grocery Outlet, 36601 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda; 1784 Woodland Lane, Tracy, SJ, CA 95376 Registrant(s): T & L Plongpheng, 36601 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA 94560; CA Business conducted by: a corporation The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Layavy Pheng, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 27, 2015
NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1/15 CNS-2814033# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 511073 Fictitious Business Name(s): Relaxed Attention, 39843 Paseo Padre Parkway, Suite C Fremont CA 94538, County of Alameda Registrant(s): Mehul Gandhi, 28 Silk Oak Terrace, Fremont, CA 94536 Business conducted by: an individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Mehul Gandhi This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 27, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1/15 CNS-2813648# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 510863 Fictitious Business Name(s): Jashn Events, 4336 Pickerel Drive Union City CA 94587, County of Alameda; 4336 Pickerel Drive Union City CA 94587 Registrant(s): Kavitha Ramesh, 4355 Redlands Street, Union City CA 94587 Kanchana Srivastava, 4336 Pickerel Drive Union City CA 94587 Madhu Lesh Sardana, 32513 Carmel Way, Union City CA 94587 Business conducted by: co-partners The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Kavitha Ramesh, Kanchana Srivastava, Madhu Lesh Sardana, (General Partner) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 22, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1/15 CNS-2813515# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 510864 Fictitious Business Name(s): Creative Consultancy, 4336 Pickerel Dr, Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Registrant(s): Kanchana Srivastava, 4336 Pickerel Dr, Union City, CA 94587 Business conducted by: An Individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Kanchana Srivastava This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 22, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1/15 CNS-2813508# STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 500661 The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: My Delights, 43486 Ellsworth St, Fremont, CA 94539 The Fictitious Business Name Statement being abandoned was filed on 1/27/2015 in the County of Alameda. Winik Wong, 44380 Camellia Drive, Fremont, CA 94539 S/ Winik Wong This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 28, 2015. 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/15 CNS-2811521# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 510562 Fictitious Business Name(s): Mountain Mikes Pizza, 39415 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Registrant(s): New Dream Pizza Inc., 39415 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, California Business conducted by: a Corporation The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Gurpreet Buttar, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 14, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/15 CNS-2811470# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 510812 Fictitious Business Name(s): N & C Janitor Service, 33936 10th St., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alamdda Mailing address: 33936 10th St., Union City, CA 94587 Registrant(s): Luis Antonio Najera Garzon, 33936 10th St., Union City, CA 94587 Maria Del Carmen Corona Chavez, 33936 10th
St., Union City, CA 94587 Business conducted by: an individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Luis Antonio Najera Garzon This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 21, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/15 CNS-2811397# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 510738 Fictitious Business Name(s): Silicon Valley Body and Brain Center, 4876 Deep Creek Rd., Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda; same as above Registrant(s): Ohgeun K. Lee, 4876 Deep Creek Rd., Fremont, CA 94555 Business conducted by: an Individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on n/a I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Ohgeun K. Lee This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 20, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/15 CNS-2810953# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 510476 Fictitious Business Name(s): K-Town BBQ, 5890 Mowry School Rd. #D1, Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda Registrant(s): De Brothers Incorporated, 5890 Mowry School Rd. #D1, Newark, CA 94560, CA Business conducted by: a corporation The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Edward Chan, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 9, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/15 CNS-2810387# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 510920 Fictitious Business Name(s): Plus Realty, 43575 Mission Blvd., #108, Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Registrant(s): Becky Cheng, 43400 Laurel Glen Common, Fremont, CA 94539 Business conducted by: an individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/29/2009 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Becky Cheng This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 23, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/15 CNS-2810147# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 510611-2 Fictitious Business Name(s): 1. Lororn West, 2. Cable Connection, 1035 Mission Court, Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Registrant(s): Cable Connection, Inc., 1035 Mission Court, Fremont, CA 94539; California Business conducted by: a Corporation The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/09/2009 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ Greg Gaches, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 15, 2015 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, 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). 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/15 CNS-2809602#
GOVERNMENT NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids will be received in the Office of Purchasing Services at 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg. B, Fremont, California, up to the hour of 2:00 PM on December 3, 2015, at which time they will be opened and read out loud in said building for: ALL ABOARD STORAGE DEMOLITION AT 3560 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD,
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PUBLIC NOTICES PROJECT 8910(PWC) Plans, special provisions and standard proposal forms to be used for bidding on this project can be obtained for a non-refundable fee at ARC Solutions located at 821 Martin Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050 or through Planwell at www.earc.com/ca/santaclara. Phone (408) 295-5770. No partial sets will be issued, cost is non-refundable. Call to confirm availability of copies before coming to pick up documents. For more information on this project, contact the City of Fremont Purchasing Department at (510) 494-4620. LINDA WRIGHT PURCHASING DIVISION CITY OF FREMONT 11/24/15 CNS-2819499# PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Pursuant to Calif. Govt. Code Secs. 6061, 65090, 65091, 65094, 65095 & 65905, on December 8, 2015, at or after 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider: (1) Approving a resolution making certain findings and recommending City Council adoption of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (E-14-46) to the Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2010042012) for the Dumbarton Transit Oriented Development; (2) Approving a resolution recommending rezoning (RZ-14-48) an approximately 41-acre area (APNs: 537-852-9, 537-852-10 and 537-852-11) from MT-1 (High Technology Park District) to MDRFBC (Medium Density Residential – Form Based Codes) and HDR-FBC (High Density Residential – Form Based Codes); (3) Approving a resolution for P-14-49, a planned unit development and U-14-50, a conditional use permit, for a 589unit residential project (Gateway Station West) located within the Dumbarton Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan area at the western edge of the City of Newark; (4) By motion, recommending that the City Council approve TM-14-47, Vesting Tentative Map 8099, to construct approximately 589 residential units; and (5) By motion, approving ASR-14-51, an Architectural and Site Plan Review. Details available at the Planning Department, 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA, 94560, and by calling (510) 578-4208. If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Newark Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. TERRENCE GRINDALL Assistant City Manager 11/24/15 CNS-2818704# PUBLIC NOTICE - In accordance with Sec.106 of
the Programmatic Agreement, T-Mobile West, LLC plans to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility at 40739 Grimmer Boulevard Fremont, CA 94538 . Please direct comments to Gavin L. at 818-898-4866 regarding site BA02052A. 11/24, 12/1/15 CNS-2817555# PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE On December 10, 2015, at or after 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA, the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider: (1) Approving a resolution approving RZ-15-28, a rezoning request from Sobrato Development Company for an app roximately 68.55 acre portion of Tentative Tract Map 8270 (northwest corner of Stevenson Boulevard and Cherry Street) from R-6000 (Low Density Residential) to LDR-FBC (Low Density Residential – Form Based Codes) and approximately 3 acres from R-6000 (Low Density Residential)to POS-FBC (Parks and Open Space – Form Based Codes); (2) Approving a resolution approving TM-15-27, Tentative Tract Map 8270 for 386 single family units; and (3) by motion, approving ASR-15-29, an Architectural and Site Plan Review. On November 10, 2015 the Planning Commission approved Resolutions 1916 and 1917 for the project described above. Details available at the Planning Department, 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA, 94560, and by contacting Terrence Grindall, Community Development Director (510) 578-4208. If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Newark Planning Commission and/or City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Subject to exhaustion of administrative remedies, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 requires you to initiate such a proceeding in court within 90 days of the final decision in this matter. SHEILA HARRINGTON City Clerk 11/24/15 CNS-2817266# PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Pursuant to Calif. Govt. Code Secs. 6061, 65090, 65091, 65094, 65095 & 65905, on December 8, 2015, at or after 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider: U-15-30, a Conditional Use Permit for a preschool (Little Scholar’s Preschool) to locate at 5472A Central Avenue (Palms on Centra1 Shopping Center). APN: 92A-2125-9-2. Details available at the Planning Department, 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA, 94560, and by calling (510) 578-4208. If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Newark Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. TERRENCE GRINDALL Assistant City Manager
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PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ELLEN E. BURTON CASE NO. RP15792481 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Ellen E. Burton A Petition for Probate has been filed by Geoffrey K. Burton in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. The Petition for Probate requests that Geoffrey K. Burton 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 12/22/2015 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: Linda J. Headrick, Attorney at Law, 33484 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City, CA 94587, Telephone: 510-324-8567
PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that personal property in the following units will be sold at public auction: On the 16th day of December, 2015 at or after 12:30 pm pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act. The sale will be conducted at: U-Haul Moving & Storage of Thornton, 4833 Thornton Ave. Fremont, CA 94536. The items to be sold are generally described as follows: clothing, furniture, and / or other household items stored by the following people: Name Unit # Paid Through Date Jennifer Russell AA8048A 08/25/2015 Barbera Rutchena B162 09/27/2015 Herminigilda Pentinio B166 10/12/2015 Eather Aleem B169 10/04/2015 Eather Aleem B170 10/04/2015 Isaac Elm B271 10/07/2015 Christine Diaz C105 09/28/2015 Robert Agorastos C114 09/30/2015 Robert Agorastos C119 09/29/2015 Teresa Haimowitz C224 10/07/2015 11/17, 11/24/15 CNS-2816092#
TRUSTEE SALES File No. - 15-10598 APN - 501-0730-042 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER CENTRAL PARK ASSOCIATION (ASSOCIATION) COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT (LIEN) DATED 04-28-2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12-15-2015 at 12:00 PM, AT THE FALLON STREET EMERGENCY EXIT TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, OAKLAND, CA., ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES, (Trustee) 990 Reserve Drive #208, Roseville, CA 95678, (877) 282-4991 under and pursuant to Lien, recorded 05-12-2015 as Instrument 2015126464 Book - - Page - - of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, CA, WILL CAUSE TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale) the property owned by
RONALDA JAMIN AND JAMES MAHAKENA, situated in said County, describing the land therein: A.P.N.: 501-0730-042 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4055 ABBEY TERRACE #110 FREMONT, CA 94536 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy, the sums due under the Lien. The estimated total unpaid balance at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $9,344.63. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE 90-DAY POST-SALE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AS SET FORTH IN CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 59 15(B). Association heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the Association, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736, or visit this Internet Web site www.salestrack.tdsf corn for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 15-10598. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to veri1v postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. DATE: November 11, 2015 ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES, Trustee KATHLEEN YOUNG, Authorized Signature Tac#982424 Pub Dates: 11/24/15, 12/01/15, 12/08/15 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/15 CNS-2818782#
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Harassment incident I am a young Muslim American woman. I wear a hijab. I come from a very well educated family and was raised with great values. I grew up in the Seattle area and have been in the Bay Area for the past six months. I want to share my first experience of blatant discrimination and harassment since my arrival to the United States more than 20 years ago. The unfortunate truth is, this mistreatment is likely a backlash at the Muslim community as a result of terrorist attacks in Paris on Nov, 13, 2015. On the afternoon of November, 18, 2015 I decided to take my husband and two daughters shopping. We headed to a discount store in Hayward. While at the shop, my 4-year-old daughter opened a toy box. The store manager came over to us and became hostile. She demanded an explanation of why I allowed my daughter to open the box. She than accused us of attempted theft and mumbled “you thief, you thief ” multiple times while I was standing with my family, shocked and horrified. She threatened us and demanded that we buy the item.
We apologized for our daughter and made it clear that we had no intention of buying the item. The manager’s aggressive attitude continued to escalate; she appeared outraged, clenching her fists, continuing to mumble, calling us a thief. When we were leaving, she uttered her final words, saying “you are not welcome back in this store”, and told the security guard to remember our faces. We had absolutely no intention of stealing, and left in shock. Never in my 20 years of living in America have I encountered such harassment, and abuse from a sales associate at a retail store. I felt humiliated, disrespected, traumatized and heartbroken. As a Muslim American woman, I want to share my story with the world and shed light on how much hate I encountered in this incident. And, by sharing my story, I hope to create more awareness of such behavior and promote tolerance of each other and our differences. Only than can we hope for a better world for ourselves and our kids. Name Withheld by Request Fremont
Vehicle burglar arrested SUBMITTED BY SGT BRYAN HINKLEY, MILPITAS PD
Newark Police Log Contnued from page 37 Thursday, November 12 At 9:07 p.m., Ofc. Parks investigated an auto burglary that occurred in the Burlington Coat Factory parking lot at NewPark Mall. Friday, November 13 At 7:10 a.m., Ofc. Fredstrom conducted a traffic stop and contacted a 36-year-old male of Redwood City who was unlicensed and found to be a wanted felon from the U.S. Marshal’s Office for a drug trafficking case. During processing at the Newark Police Department police station, the male was found to be concealing approximately 130 grams of marijuana on his person. He was booked at Fremont Jail. At 1:22 a.m., officers were dispatched to a vehicle collision near the intersection of Jarvis Avenue and Lake Boulevard. A Ford Mustang traveling too fast on
Jarvis Avenue was unable to negotiate the right turn onto Lake Boulevard. In doing so, the Mustang hit the center median and rolled over several times. The Mustang’s driver was treated at the scene and refused to go to the hospital. The collision was investigated by Ofc. Rodgers. Saturday, November 14 While conducting a security check at O’Sullivan’s Bar, officers observed a fight in front of the bar entrance and requested emergency assistance from other officers. Three subjects were eventually detained for fighting with security. A 23-year-old male of Hayward, a 30-year-old male of Livermore, and a 29-year-old male of Newark were all arrested for battery, fighting in public and being drunk in public. At 3:34 a.m., officers were dispatched to investigate a possible
On November 14, 2015, at 6:42 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported at the Great Mall of the Bay Area. At 7:15 p.m., Great Mall Security advised the Milpitas Police Department of a suspicious person looking into vehicles at the Great Mall. Officers located Manu Majo Pomele, who matched the description Great Mall Security had provided. Pomele was in possession of a device used for breaking vehicle windows and pieces of broken glass were found on his person. While officers were speaking with Pomele, a second vehicle burglary was reported. Pomele allowed officers to search his vehicle and
burglary at NewPark Mall. Security called to report that unknown suspects forced entry through an exterior mall entrance door. A subsequent search of the interior revealed that the suspects burglarized Sam’s Jewelers, located inside the mall. A review of video footage showed that around 3:15 a.m., two subjects dressed in black used a hammer to break the glass to the mall entry doors. Once inside they ran to Sam’s Jewelers where they use the hammer to break a window, enter the store, force entry into the display cabinets, take property, and then flee. Monday, November 16 At 12:48 p.m., Ofc. Musantry and Ofc. Mapes responded to a residence on Anjou Place and arrested a 56-year-old male for violation of a domestic violence restraining order. He was booked at Santa Rita Jail.
they located property taken from both burglaries. Pomele was placed under arrest without incident. Anyone with any information regarding this investigation or other similar incidents occurring in our city is encouraged to call the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crime Tip Hotline at (408) 586-2500 or via the Milpitas Police Department website at: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/government/police/crime_tip.asp
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Union City Police Log SUBMITTED BY UNION CITY PD Monday, November 9 At around 12:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Appian Way on the report of an armed robbery. Two suspects entered the business and demanded the victim open the register and give them all the money. One of the suspects pointed a silver semi-automatic handgun at her. Both suspects then fled on foot. The first suspect was described as a male, possibly East Indian or Middle Eastern, 5’9” to 5’10” and 145-150 lbs., wearing a dark gray hooded jacket, a mask, white shorts with black leggings underneath, black gloves with white lines on the fingers, and black and white Nike brand shoes. The second suspect was described as a male, possibly East Indian or Middle Eastern, 5’3” to 5’4” and 140 lbs., wearing a dark gray hooded jacket, a black mask, black shorts with red or orange stripe down the legs, and black shoes, armed with a silver semiautomatic handgun. At around 9:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to Copa Del Oro Drive on the report of a battery. During an altercation, an adult female hit the victim in the head with a pizza cutter, causing injury. The 20-year-old Turlock resident was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. A residential burglary occurred on the 32200 block of Almaden Boulevrad between 7:00 a.m. and 5:25 p.m. The front door was forced or kicked open, and the losses included jewelry and electronics. Friday, November 13 At around 10:40 a.m., Ofc. Alberto was dispatched to the area of Begonia Street and Clover Street on the report of a robbery. Two male juveniles demanded the victim’s wallet, but he refused.
Both suspects left on foot. The first suspect was described as a Hispanic or Middle Eastern male, 13-15 years old, 5’6” and 130140 lbs. The second suspect was described as a Hispanic or Middle Eastern male, 13-15 years old, 5’5” and 100 lbs. At around 5:30 p.m., Ofc. Seto was dispatched to Baylor Street on a welfare check. During a verbal altercation, the suspect (who is known to the victim) attempted to strike the victim with a hammer. The victim fended off the attack, but the suspect then pushed the victim, who fell onto a table. The victim did not desire prosecution. At around 8:30 p.m., Ofc. Ziya was dispatched to a store in Union Landing on reports of a grand theft. Three suspects entered the store, grabbed seven phones and ran out. They fled in a beige vehicle, possibly a Toyota Corolla. The first suspect was described as a black male in his 20s, 6’0” and 170 lbs. The second suspect was described as a black male in his 20s, 5’8” to 5’10” and 160 lbs., with gold studs in both ears. The third suspect was described as a black male in his 20s, 5’11” to 6’0” and 170-180 lbs. Saturday, November 14 At around 12:15 p.m., Ofc. Jimenez took a report of criminal threats. The victim had arranged to meet the suspect to fight, but the suspect showed up with three other individuals. All four suspects threatened the victim and brandished knives. The victim fled in his vehicle, and the suspects followed him in their vehicle for some time. Three of the suspects are known to the victim. Patrol officers are following up on this case. A residential burglary occurred on the 4100 block of Uranus Drive between Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 5:50 a.m. Unknown entry was made into a detached garage, and the losses included a bike and power tools.
San Leandro receives Digital Cities Award SUBMITTED BY TERESA MEYER Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter and the San Leandro City Council announced that the City’s Information Technology Division has been honored with a national award from the Center for Digital Government through its 2015 Digital Cities Survey. The annual survey recognizes leading examples of cities from across the United States that use technology to improve services and boost efficiencies. San Leandro was selected because of its innovative use of new technologies, including its partnership with the Lit San Leandro fiber optic network. San Leandro was one of 10 cities from across the country in the 75,000-125,000 population category selected for this coveted award. In the award announcement, San Leandro was cited for harnessing of the Lit San Leandro fiber optic network providing local businesses with gigabit-speed internet access. The City was also lauded for its recently-launched free downtown Wi-Fi system, its usage of online platforms such as Nextdoor.com to communicate with local residents, and implementing cloud-based systems to streamline business operations. Numerous public safety initiatives including body-worn cameras for police officers and the replacement of police in-car computers were also highlighted in the award announcement.
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SUBMITTED BY MARINA GONZALEZ The Pre-College Bridge Program is currently recruiting for its next group of adult students to begin Math and English classes starting January 4 – May 24, 2016, at the Fremont Adult School. Classes will be Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. There are no fees to students, including tuition, materials and support services. The application deadline is Wednesday, December 9, 2015. This program is for individuals of all ages who: Have chosen to work after HS and now want to go college, Want a professional certificate or degree to advance their careers, Need to strengthen essential math and English skills. The program of accelerated math and English classes provides a strong academic foundation for individuals who want to pursue a community college degree or certificate but feel their math and English skills are rusty. Students gain confidence to
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SUBMITTED AND PHOTOS BY TERESA SCHMIDT Come join the fun and festivities at Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose’s annual “Olive Harvest” on Saturday, November 28. Help the Sisters harvest from their olive grove, which has about 180 olive-producing trees. About 75 to 100 men, women, and children help with our harvesting each year. Attendees will meet at the auditorium where S. Rose Marie Hennessy will give a brief historical and educational presentation followed by a blessing. The Men’s Club of St. Joseph’s Parish will provide barbeque for all the harvesters at noon. When the Dominican Sisters arrived at Mission San Jose in 1891, they were welcomed by silvery olive trees. Planted on this sacred ground by Franciscan friars, the sisters began processing the olives for their rich oil in 1894. It was the sacramental oil used by the Catholic parishes throughout the Bay Area. Olive harvests, discontinued in 1965, were reinstated in 2000. The re-
newal of harvesting has engendered a spirit of gratitude for Earth’s bounty. The extra-virgin olive oil produced by the Dominican Sisters’ mission-era trees is sought by connoisseurs, shared with friends, and sold at the Sisters’ annual Holiday Boutique. It is also used again to celebrate the sacraments in the Diocese of Oakland. There is no fee to participate. Please wear your “grubbies” and warm clothes. Bring work gloves and a short ladder (if possible).
For more information, visit www.msjdominicans.org. Olive Harvest Saturday, Nov 28 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose 43326 Mission Blvd, Fremont (510) 933-6334 rosemarie@msjdominicans.org www.facebook.com/DominicanSistersofMSJ www.msjdominicans.org Free
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