Tri-City Voice April 7, 2026 by Weeklys

Agencies collaborate to rescue a Hayward hospital

By Roelle Balan

● A combination of local and federal funding helps St. Rose keep serving Yarnbomb

St. Rose Hospital is slowly getting a more stable form of funding through a federal government transfer. On March 17, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved $1 million from the Office of Supervisor Elisa Márquez to start an Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT), which would help fund St. Rose. Eden Health District, Alameda Health System (AHS) and the county’s Measure A funds all together make an over $18 million IGT transaction.

The transaction would then match local money with federal dollars, doubling the funding to over $36 million for St. Rose Hospital. This is the second time Márquez has been able to allocate $1 million towards the financial transaction.

Fremont gets colorful with yarn displays for Arts, Culture and Creativity Month. P10

These at-home dishes use lentils as a staple. 6

People with Purpose Gala returns

Wild West theme, this year’s gala will turn Sunol’s Casa Bella Event Center into a 1920s speakeasy. (Although it’s the prohibition era, there will be both regular and alcohol-free specialty cocktails.)

By Stephanie Uchida

FMárquez said the effort to save St. Rose Hospital lasted about 15 to 20 years. Financial support from the county was needed to keep the hospital Felony charge Hayward police officer accused of accepting bribe. 8 Candidate forums

Upward journey

Women empowerment summit held in Fremont. 14

or the first time, the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation’s People With Purpose Gala will include a password along with registration to get into the venue. That’s because, building on the popularity of last year’s

To be held May 2, the event will have the classic points: a cocktail hour on the patio where guests can view silent auction baskets donated by local businesses, a threecourse dinner, speakers emceed by Heather Holmes of KTVU, audiovisuals by Leonard Ybarra, and a live auction led this year by Marcus D.

New this year, Mission Gold Jazz Band will play during the cocktail hour, starting around 5:30pm. Also, there’s a new elimination game, “Ace of Spades,” where guests will tear cards in half and put one half in a basket. The game will keep going until one card remains. The cause is the same. With three locations—Fremont, San Leandro, Livermore— HERS provides life-changing care to post-surgical breast cancer patients, fitting women with bras, prosthetics, wigs

in Newark. 24 ● HERS employee and cancer survivor shares about organization — More on page 10

Protect Your Brain from Stroke by Managing Blood Pressure

Washington Health Neurointensivist Offers Community Presentation

Often referred to as the silent killer, high blood pressure affects almost 48% of Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than three-quarters of people over age 65 suffer from hypertension, which is a chronic high blood pressure greater than 130/80 that requires medication. An optimal blood pressure is 120/80.

Hypertension can lead to stroke, brain bleeds, heart attack, and other serious health conditions. Unfortunately, many people don’t know they have hypertension until something happens.

Jack Rose, MD, a neurointensivist with Washington Health, wants to make sure that people understand the seriousness of hypertension, and take steps to manage it.

Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in neurocritical care and vascular neurology, Dr. Rose will speak on “Protect Your Brain: Stroke, Hypertension and You,” Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m. Community members may view the presentation on YouTube.com/@Washington_Health. Following the presentation, it will be added to the Washington Health library at YouTube.com/@Washington_Health.

Practice the BEFAST Approach

As a neurologist, Dr. Rose is most concerned about how hypertension can cause stroke, which sends approximately 400 to 500 patients a year to Washington Health. A stroke, or “brain attack,” is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked (ischemic), or a blood vessel ruptures (hemorrhagic). Dr. Rose will discuss the BEFAST approach, an acronym for Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech and Time – the areas most affected by stroke.

“If you see anything that affects one’s balance, eyes, face, arms and speech, don’t wait to see if their symptoms get better. Stroke care is time sensitive. Act fast. Call 911 and get to the hospital quickly. Don’t wait hours or days,” he stresses. “If you wait, treatment options and outcomes are less effective.”

Dr. Rose will also discuss the acute problem of hypertension, and how people can manage it, starting with a healthy lifestyle and diet, and taking their blood pressure at home. He’ll also discuss the symptoms of high blood pressure that can include headache, blurry vision, and chest tightness, among other things. “Approximately

50% of strokes are caused by high blood pressure,” he explains. “High blood pressure is the strongest contributor to strokes and injury to the brain.”

For those with hypertension, he recommends buying a blood pressure monitor made for the arm and not the wrist, because it’s more accurate. “Check blood pressure at least two times a day,” he adds, “especially if you’re on blood pressure medicine.”

Sometimes, he notes, high blood pressure can be difficult to control, especially if people have certain risk factors and other conditions that affect the heart and circulation.

Managing Risk Factors

“Some risk factors you can’t change,” he says, “like family history and genetics, or medications.” But other factors such as an unhealthy diet, high sodium intake, excess alcohol consumption, smoking,

“If you can control your blood pressure, it lowers your risk of stroke”

Jack Rose, MD

inactivity, and being overweight or obese, are controllable factors that contribute to hypertension. Blood pressure also elevates as people age. Dr. Rose will discuss how poor sleep and sleep apnea, as well as stress can raise blood pressure. “Poor sleep,” he notes, “raises hormone levels which rev up the body and elevates blood pressure.”

“If you can control your blood pressure, it lowers your risk of stroke,” he explains. “High blood pressure is a very common problem. You may not recognize you have it, so please lead a healthy lifestyle, talk to your doctor, and stay on top of blood pressure.”

For more information on stroke, Dr. Rose, or the Washington Health Neurology Department, visit mywtmf.com/find-a-doctor/ jack-c-rose-md/

Prioritizing Patient Care

Physicians

and Advanced Practice Providers

Team Up at Washington Health

This is the first in a two-part series on Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).

Projections from the California Future Health Workforce Commission show a shortfall of approximately 4,100 primary care physicians statewide by 2030, impacting access to health care. This includes the greater Bay Area, where the shortfall could lead to longer wait times to get an appointment and increased reliance on emergency rooms for non-emergency care.

To address the shortage, hospitals and health systems are turning to Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to help physicians manage patient panels and provide more efficient care. Washington Health Medical Group (WHMG) Chief of Quality and Physician Leadership, Elizabeth Kurkjian, MD, FACOG, explained that APPs are health care professionals who provide medical care under the supervision of a physician. They are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage various medical conditions, and can also prescribe medication. The state of California recognizes five different APPs. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Associates (PAs) can work within the hospital but usually work in clinics and physician offices. Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) usually work within the hospital.

Washington Health (WH) and WHMG have been proactive in dealing with the looming primary care provider shortage, bringing NPs and PAs to collaborate with physicians to provide comprehensive, quality care for patients.

Providing Care

Dr. Kurkjian works with both the WH/ WHMG medical staff and APP staff. She said Washington Health NPs and PAs offer similar types of care and both are required to have completed programs leading to a master’s degree. Each are different in training, specialty focus, certifications and licenses.

“Originally in our organization, APPs were pretty heavily concentrated in the surgical specialties, working to help care for patients primarily around the surgical aspect of their care,” she said, “doing pre-op and post-op visits and conducting follow-up visits.

We’ve had specialty APPs for some time, working in Women’s Health, for example. Bringing APPs into our primary care practices is changing the landscape for Washington Health and our community.”

NPs are licensed through the California Board of Nursing and are trained using a nursing model, focusing on caring for patients with steps defined in the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation and evaluation. This process focuses on caring for the whole person: physical,

emotional and mental. NPs often specialize in acute care, primary care, and women’s health settings and in specialty care offices. While 30 states allow NPs to practice independently, California requires NPs to work with a supervising physician.

PAs are licensed by the California Physician Assistant Board and are trained using the medical model, the same training method that physicians are trained under. The focus on the medical model is understanding diseases and their effect on the human body with an emphasis on pathology, biology, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. PAs are typically generalists that offer care for many fields in health care, including within the hospital and specialty care. In California, PAs must be supervised by a physician. Their scope of practice is determined by a practice agreement with their supervising physician, but they can generally perform many of the same services as physicians, including prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing procedures, assisting in surgeries, and making diagnoses and creating treatment plans.

Health Care Team

Research shows increased access to primary care is associated with lower mortality rates from cardiovascular, cancer, and respiratory diseases along with increased life expectancy. Solid relationships with primary care providers also yield higher patient

“Bringing APPs into our primary care practices is changing the landscape for Washington Health and our community.”

Elizabeth Kurkjian, MD, FACOG

satisfaction and better patient outcomes. At Washington Health, APPs play a large part in translating the abstract research into actual care. Dr. Kurkjian explained APPs enhance patient care, from improving access to care to providing additional services specific to their backgrounds to being able to spend more time with patients.

“Our APPs broaden our access and come to patient care with a bit of a different lens,” Dr. Kurkjian noted. “They are able to focus on treatment and health maintenance at the same time, bringing more education to our patients as our physicians may be more focused on managing the more complex medical issues. Our APPs can be health care partners with our patients, bringing a true holistic approach to care.”

“It can be challenging for physicians to carve out time for longer patient visits,” she continued. “Our APPs can take that time as they work to the top of the scope of practice and licensure and free up our physicians to see the more complex patients. This tandem approach means you get the best care guided by your doctor’s expertise and understanding of your health. And as our APPs collaborate with our physicians, it’s the best-case scenario for Washington Health patients.”

In next week’s issue of the Tri-City Voice, readers can learn about two APPs in the Washington Health system, Whitney Williams, FNP, and Meghanna Bachu, NP.

OPINION

Doing the work

By Stephanie Uchida

April is Arts, Culture and Creativity Month in Fremont. In my work for Tri-City Voice, I can end up talking to artists about their technique, even if that’s not the main topic of the article.

For example, I wrote about the Piecemakers Quilt Guild back in December. Guild member Toni Mathues told me that quilters tend to have at least three quilts in process: One they’re cutting out, one they’re putting together, and one they’re sewing or doing handwork on.

There’s one more category. Mathues said, “Then there’s those quilts where you

get started and go, Eh, I don’t like it

And you put it away and you come back to it five years later.”

These are called UFOs, or “Un-Finished Objects.”

Mathues had some good advice for the UFOs. “You’re going, I can’t get past this. You set it aside and you do something else. Maybe you read a book that is inspirational. And you go, Ah! That’s exactly what I need.”

tant, where everything has to be perfect. And they’re wound up so tight. My thing is to loosen them up. So I don’t allow erasures in my class.” She told a story about a woman who drew so small you needed a magnifying glass to see her drawings and so lightly the lines were barely visible.

Still, that woman was drawing. She got her art out of her head, and that’s the hardest part.

I don’t quilt, but I do like fiction writing. Even though it’s a completely different field, I related so much. I do tend to have one story that’s a first draft, one I’m editing, one I’m getting feedback on and proofing…and many UFOs. (I’m officially stealing that term.)

Sometimes you have to be patient when the “right” words just aren’t coming. It’s ok to get stuck. The important thing is to stay curious and open to inspiration.

Also in December, I talked to Paula Fischer, who teaches art classes at Ruggieri Senior Center. Her class shows that anyone can develop their artistic skill.

“A lot of these people have done really specific jobs,” said Fischer. “Lab tech or accoun-

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Fremont’s charter proposal risks higher taxes, fewer services

At a recent City of Fremont Charter Committee meeting, a contingent of uniformed city employees lined up to demonstrate their deep interest in crafting the new city charter. The stakes are high for labor since the charter proposal could shift the bargaining dynamics and give employees strong leverage in the next round of labor negotiations. Organized labor representatives will review the charter clause by clause, edit it word by word and campaign door-todoor to convert Fremont to a charter city.

Local control over labor policy would let the city set the rules, rather than state preemption on wages, working conditions, collective bargaining and contracting. The Charter language could protect

pension benefits and require negotiation to partially defund pensions, require local-hire and living-wage clauses and strengthen prevailing-wage and project-labor agreements. It could create grievance procedures and independent oversight boards with labor representation, similar to how the charter advisory committee was chosen.

In 2022, the city reported that sales tax revenues grew by 29.1% due to a “surge” in new auto sales. This inspired the city council to hike wages by a lucrative 5% a year. But this rosy scenario turned out to be a mirage driven by the faulty sales tax accounting and slapdash fiscal controls. The city was forced to throttle back the 2025-2027 contract offer to just 1.3% annually.

When the contract was cut, staff felt resentful and skeptical of the administration’s talk of a “prudent budget.” City workers are now seeking protection against further paycheck and pension whiplash through a new city charter that could lock in wage floors, limit outsourcing to contractors and codify procurement standards.

On the flip side, the new charter could transform formerly routine decisions to trim budgets by mandating hard-to-reverse legal requirements and slower procurement. The new charter would take power out of the hands of finance managers while empowering a handful of politicians, mainly accountable to large donors, to spend more on pet causes and hire/

Fischer had one piece of advice: “Use your imagination. Everybody’s got one. You just have to exercise it…If somebody comes to me and says ‘Can you teach me how to draw?’ and I say, ‘Well, do you want to learn to draw?’ ‘Well, not really.’ I say, ‘I probably couldn’t teach you anything!’ If somebody wants to do it, they’ll do it. They’ll work at it.”

In April, let’s unwind a little and work on creativity.

fire financial managers specially chosen for their docility and obedience.

The new charter will raise baseline operating costs and necessitate higher taxes in view of the half-cent sales tax on the November 2026 ballot, along with possible service cuts (shorter library hours) and deferred maintenance (more potholes).

Fremont voters will have to weigh the labor-friendliness and donor-accountability of this charter amendment on the November 2026 ballot against budget efficiency. Residents should insist on a robust fiscal-impact report authored by outside analysts along with explicit transparency measures and sunset clauses for new spending mandates. Without this, they should vote “NO” on the charter, to let financial managers respond to economic shifts without raising taxes and without sacrificing essential services.

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FOR THE LOVE OF LEGUMES

Legumes make satisfying vegetarian dishes

By Madhvika Singh

Legumes, belonging to the family fabaceae, are one of the oldest cultivated crops and used widely for their high plant protein content, dietary fiber and essential minerals such as iron and folate. They are not only a staple in cuisines around the world but also play an important ecological role by fixing atmospheric nitrogen in the soil through symbiotic bacteria, mycorrhizae.

One well-liked legume in our household is garbanzo beans or chickpeas (Cicer arietinum L.). They are particularly significant in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines. I have a forever bond with this hearty and versatile legume and can perk them up for an indulgent meal or simply use them to top a salad.

Garbanzo beans are also called “Kabuli chana” because of their historical association with the Kabul region of Afghanistan. In Hindi, “chana” means any kind of chickpeas. “Kabuli chana” are light colored, and “desi chana” are smaller and green or brown colored. Kabuli chana have more body and yield a creamier, softer texture. Desi chana are smaller, denser and have a stiffer outer skin. They need longer soaking and cooking. Upon cooking, they retain their firm texture.

While I prefer to soak dried beans, followed by pressure cooking for curried dishes, I use canned ones when in a hurry. They both come out just fine, but overall quality and purity of ingredients can be a culinary talking point.

Another legume, masoor daal, is a staple in my pantry. Masoor daal is available in three forms: whole with skin, whole without skin and split without skin.

Ones without skin cook quickly and come in handy on a lazy day. When I am out of options, they cook in no time and lend themselves to a quick meal. When cooking with skin, I like to soak for at least one hour.

Masoor daal - spiced lentils

1 cup skinned masoor daal, washed

3.5 cups water

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 medium tomato (chopped)

2 - 3 garlic cloves (minced)

1 - 2 green chilies (optional)

½ tsp coarse ground black pepper

½ tsp turmeric powder

½ tsp red chili powder

Salt to taste

2 tbsp oil or ghee

Fresh cilantro to garnish

Pinch of asafoetida, optional Inspect lentils for any debris and rinse until water runs mostly clear. While a lot of recipes suggest that soaking is not needed for skinned lentils, I like to soak them for 15 minutes before cooking, for no particular reason other than “mum said so.”

In a heavy bottom saucepan, add the lentils along with water, turmeric and salt. Bring to a boil on high heat and skim off any foam that might form on the top. After a few minutes of boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow it to cook until tender, occasionally stirring to make sure they are not sticking to the bottom. At this point check if the lentils are low on water, and add hot water if needed and gently stir it in.

Once daal is done cooking, heat oil or ghee in a pan and add a pinch of asafoetida. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add garlic and chopped green chili and cook for about a minute. Add tomatoes, red chili powder and/or freshly ground black pepper and cook until tomatoes soften. Make sure to keep turning over the ingredients to prevent them from sticking to the pan.

Once done, pour on top of the daal and stir gently. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Alternatively, all the tempering ingredients can be added directly without fat to the lentils while cooking to make a fat free version. It is a personal favorite although the taste and texture differ from the one that has fat. Goes well with roti, rice or on its own.

Chana masala - curried garbanzo beans

2 cups dry garbanzo beans

Base ingredients for the curry

1 medium sized yellow onion, roughly chopped

3 medium sized tomatoes, in quarters

1 inch piece of ginger roughly chopped

2 tsp cumin seeds

2 tsp garam masala powder

Red chili powder to taste

1 tsp turmeric powder

3 - 4 green chilies, to taste

4 tbsp any neutral oil

Salt to taste

Wash and soak garbanzo beans in six cups of water for at least ten to twelve hours. Rinse them again prior to cooking. Cook in a pressure cooker and allow them to cool. As there are many variables in equipment and settings, please follow the instructions for the cooking times.

With a four-quart pressure cooker, it will take about 35 to 40 minutes and seven to eight whistles for two cups of soaked garbanzo beans to cook. Once done, one can adjust for consistency by adding water if needed or cooking

for some time without the lid to let the water evaporate.

In a heavy bottom pan, add oil and warm it up. Add cumin and allow it to splutter. Add onions and cook on medium to high heat until golden brown. Add ginger and sauté. Add tomatoes and cook until soft. Reduce heat to the lowest and add green chilies, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala powder and cook for a few minutes. Let it cool completely. Blend this mixture to a fine paste and add to the cooked beans. Gently stir the contents and simmer the curried beans for about ten minutes. Garnish with onion and chopped cilantro. Enjoy with rice, pitas or pooris (fried flat bread). They last in the refrigerator for more than a few days and improve in taste as they sit.

Legumes—beans, lentils and pulses— are a staple in our vegetarian household. String beans blanched and sauteed with garlic and topped with slivered almonds or added to stir-fry, sprouted mung beans for salads and steamed fresh edamame sprinkled with salt and lemon juice are some of the other ways we use them in addition to traditional preparations.

BEAN SCENE Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) come in different varieties, each with their own texture and flavor.

Madhvika Singh

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Hayward police officer put on administrative leave

● Allegations include accepting bribe from brothel

By Roelle Balan

AHayward police officer has been charged with a felony for allegedly accepting sex and money for keeping an illegal brothel a secret.

Alameda County District Attorney’s Office said on March 18 that Hayward police officer Benjamin Yarbough has been charged with a felony for accepting a bribe. Yarbough allegedly “unlawfully and knowingly accepted $1,000 and free access to sex workers.” KTVU reported that Yarbough is married to Police Chief Bryan Matthews’ sister.

Multiple news outlets reported that Yarbough pleaded not guilty to the felony charge of accepting a bribe, and

in return, protecting the illegal brothel. The DA’s office said the allegations are part of a San Jose Police Department investigation involving prostitution. City manager Jennifer Ott said at the March 24 city council meeting that Yarbough was placed on administrative leave as soon as the department found out he was a subject in the investigation.

“The conduct alleged in this case is in no way a reflection of the professional men and women of the Hayward police department who are dedicated to the safety and well being of every member of the Hayward community,” Ott said. She ended her statement by saying Matthews and the police department have her full confidence and support.

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● Candidates will share their views and interact directly with voters

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The League of Women Voters (LWV) has long played a vital role in strengthening democratic participation in the United States. One of its most visible and impactful contributions is hosting candidate forums and pro/con issue discussions that help voters make informed decisions.

These events are rooted in the LWV’s core mission: to encourage active and informed participation in government while remaining strictly nonpartisan.

Forums provide a structured opportunity for candidates running for public office to present their views, answer questions and engage directly with voters. Stay tuned for pro/con issue discussion dates. The candidate forums will be viewed on Zoom. To participate you will

These events are rooted in the league’s core mission

Shred documents and dispose of e-waste

● James Logan High School hosts recycling event

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Tri-CED Community Recycling, in partnership with the Union City Police Department, will host a free community document shredding and e-waste collection event for Union City residents on Saturday, April 11, at James Logan High School’s main parking lot on Alvarado-Niles Road. This event provides a safe and convenient way for residents to securely dispose of sensitive documents and help prevent identity theft.

This event is provided at no additional cost to residents and will be held in partnership with the Union City Police Department to provide secure on-site document shredding services to help residents safely dispose of confidential paperwork and protect against identity theft. Residents may bring confidential paper documents such as bank statements, medical records, tax documents and credit card offers for secure shredding during the event. Paper documents only will be accepted for shredding.

Tri-CED’s e-waste collection event is held in partnership with Civicorps, a fellow local nonprofit workforce training program for young adults. All Union City residents are welcome to participate in recycling their unwanted electronics safely and responsibly while also taking advantage of the opportunity to securely shred sensitive documents.

Acceptable e-waste items for recycling include television sets (all sizes),

computer monitors, laptop computers, computer hard drives, computer keyboards and mice, printers (excluding industrial size), cell phones/old phones and fax machines (excluding industrial size). For a full list of acceptable items, please visit Tri-CED.org.

Please note that the following items are prohibited and will not be collected at this event: household hazardous waste, kitchen appliances, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, light bulbs and fluorescent tubes. Visit StopWaste.org/ReSource to learn how to properly dispose of these materials.

Residents are also encouraged to drop off e-waste year-round at Tri-CED’s facility located at 33377 Western Ave., Union City, open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm.

For additional information, contact Tri-CED at 510.429.8030 or visit Tri-CED.org.

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Colorful textile art kicks off arts and culture month

● Fremont puts up yarnbombing display near BART and library

By Stephanie Uchida

A“yarn” has a fun double meaning: It can be either a textile or a story. So what better way to start Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month in April than with crocheted squares made by community members?

After gathering contributions and stitching them together (no surprise that expert crocheter Lisa Stambaugh took charge), Fremont Creates held a ribbon cutting on the morning of Friday, April 3, at the intersection of Civic Center and BART Way. Originally, the group had hoped to have enough materials to decorate two trees at both the intersection and in front of Fremont Main Library. It turned out they were able to decorate four

STAND OUT Some contributors got fancy and added extra features like these 3D flowers.

Hayward’s St. Rose hospital receives funds

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running. According to an Alameda County Health staff report in February, St. Rose Hospital has a history of financial difficulty because they have a large proportion of Medi-Cal and uninsured patients.

The funding transaction is all thanks to Senate Bill 1100, which allows private hospitals to receive federal IGT transfers. This financial support for St. Rose Hospital had a lot of moving parts that involved affiliation, maintaining nonprofit hospital status, and funding the hospital.

Márquez said the county hired a consultant in 2023 to try to find solutions to fund the hospital. One of the solutions was to become affiliated with a larger health system, which led to the effort to become affiliated with AHS.

During that effort, Assemblymember Liz Ortega also authored a bill that would forgive St.Rose hospital loans. However, that bill did not pass.

St. Rose is the only emergency room in Hayward

trees at each location, as well as some fence posts.

Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan and Washington Health CEO Kimberly Hartz attended the ribbon cutting, along with the Fremont Creates team. Some people who had contributed squares also came by and were delighted to see their work on display.

Art and culture events will continue throughout the month, culminating in a grand finale at Fremont Downtown Event Center on April 26. Events coming up soon include the Fremont Cultural Arts Council’s flash fiction contest and Mission Peak Choir’s Golden Hour benefit concert, both on April 11.

For a full list of events and gallery exhibits, visit fremontcreates.com.

STRINGING ALONG Near Fremont BART, the trees and even the fence have put on their spring coats.

Attorney General Rob Bonta had to hold a public hearing proving that the AHS affiliation would be in the public’s best interest while maintaining St. Rose’s status as a private nonprofit hospital. “That was instrumental, because without maintaining that, Alameda Health System would not be able to absorb St. Rose without that IGT funding,” said Márquez. St. Rose became an affiliate in November 2024.

St. Rose Hospital is the only emergency room in Hayward, serving over 400,000 people that reside within 30 minutes of the hospital. It serves Hayward, Union City, Newark, Fremont and unincorporated Alameda County residents. The hospital is a STEMI receiving center, meaning patients can go to the hospital for immediate heart attack care. Márquez said she advocated for the first IGT transaction and AHS affiliation for over a year. She said it was important to continue the work in keeping the hospital open to maintain the entire healthcare ecosystem. She said if St. Rose Hospital was to close, it would impact service in other nearby hospitals that are already at capacity.

“This matters to everyone,” said Márquez. “They may not think it does, but when you explain it to them, they’re able to see that perspective as well.”

BRANCHING OUT The yarn bombing project can also be viewed on trees at the entrance to Fremont Main Library on Stevenson.

STITCH IN TIME Once submitted, the vibrantly colored squares were stitched together so they could be wrapped around trees and fence posts.

Photos by Stephanie Uchida

Iconic Lab

People party for a purpose

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and lymphedema compression garments. Funds raised at the gala will go toward the assistance program that helps un- and under-insured patients afford the products.

At every gala, there’s a video segment where a patient shares her story. This year is unique, because Marcelle Kozocas is not only a breast cancer survivor, but a HERS employee.

In 2022, Kozocas was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer, a terminal diagnosis. Usually doctors don’t recommend aggressive treatment. But Kozocas chose to get a mastectomy. “They gave me four to five years to live,” says Kozocas. “That was four years ago.”

At first, Kozocas focused on surviving. “When you’re diagnosed with cancer you think, ‘Get it out of me,’” she says. “But you also, in order to do that, lose—I don’t want to call it an appendage, but I always say it’s definitely like an amputation.”

Laid off from her job in 2025, Kozocas realized she didn’t want to go back. “I started looking for something to fill my time,” she says, “and wanted something more meaningful than the tech grind.” She reached out to HERS and

started volunteering, first with social media marketing—which was her background—and then providing administrative support to the nonprofit’s breast care specialists.

“They should be focusing on the fittings and doing that,” says Kozocas. “So Shalini [Saxena] and I do breast care support.” In March 2026, Kozocas was officially hired.

The specialists do skilled work. Kozocas explains, “I don’t know if a lot of people really understand how valuable it is to be seen by somebody who understands different shapes and different sizes and can look at you and go, Ok, we have these products that we can try.”

She continues, “A lot of people get emotional in their appointments too. Debra [Shanley, a breast care specialist] gives great hugs. I know this because I broke down in my appointment. I didn’t expect to. I’m just getting a bra! But they ask you about your experience and journey and what you’re looking for…I think a lot of people break down in here, but leave feeling better and empowered, and helped.”

PURPOSE

In addition to filming a video for the gala, Kozocas also did an interview— along with HERS executive director Tina Fernandez—for KTVU news. The nerves were real. “I completely blacked out,” said Kozocas. “ When they were done, they were like, ‘Good job!’ I was like, I don’t remember.”

Just as significant are the friends she has made through HERS, such as Susan Portugal, whom she met through one of the nonprofit’s Facebook groups. Portugal was looking for a way to donate her handmade earrings. Now there’s a basket at the Fremont HERS office, and patients can take a pair after their appointments. The earrings will also be a part of the gala’s silent auction.

Kozocas explains that a lot of women come in at the lowest point in their lives. “They’ve gone through chemo, and they don’t have any hair, they don’t have any eyebrows, they don’t have any eyelashes. So earrings, I know for me, I didn’t put that much importance on them until I didn’t have any hair.” (Yes, Kozocas was wearing a pair of the earrings during her interview.)

“People say, ‘We’re all gonna die,’” reflects Kozocas. “But I kinda know a little bit sooner, what that’s gonna be of.” Going forward she wants to continue embracing new opportunities. Although with school-age kids, she can’t get too wild.

“The layoff gave me an opportunity to be open to what’s next,” said Kozocas. “I don’t want to confine myself to that with another nine to five. I want to try new things, I want to do new things, I want to travel. I only have limited time. I’m going to blow through that four-to-five-year mark because I’m doing great.”

It’s possible to support a serious cause, and still keep an attitude of hope—and fun. At People with Purpose, the community comes together with that mindset.

People with Purpose Gala

Saturday, May 2

6 - 9:30pm

Casa Bella Event Center

11984 Main St., Sunol hersbreastcancerfoundation.org

Tickets: $175

RUSTIC CHARM Sunol’s Casa Bella Event Center will provide an elegant setting for this year ’s 1920s-themed gala.

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NEW

After receiving treatment for Stage IV cancer and being laid off at her job, Marcelle Kozocas took her life in a new direction by volunteering with HERS.

Stephanie Uchida

BLING Patients at the Fremont office get to select colorful handcrafted earrings by Susan Portugal. The earrings will also be a silent auction item at the gala.

Stephanie Uchida

A 62+ Village with Great Vibes

Wondering what’s up on the hill in Union City? Masonic Homes is a nonprofit, 62+ community that spans 268 acres of sweeping views, abundant amenities, and neighbors who quickly become friends. Come join a hilltop village rooted in purpose and open to all.

MIND, BODY, HUMMMM SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE

Tuesday, April 14 • 2 PM

Get your spring humming and experience sound in a whole new way at a guided sound bath meditation led by Bay Area Sound Bath. Enjoy a complimentary 45-minute session informed by emerging research about the calming effects of singing bowls and their vibrations. Afterwards, enjoy spa refreshments and conversation.

Explore the full village map at MasonicHomesTCV.org or call (510) 462-3505 to RSVP.

Women build each other up

● Empowerment summit focuses on finding community and reframing mindsets around personal narratives

By Paige Francis

Around 50 women, some wearing hot pink dresses and suits, attended a Women Empowerment Summit hosted by the Strong, Smart, Kind Foundation (SSK) to grow and connect with other women.

The SSK Foundation is a nonprofit started by Teresa Hoang, who is also the incoming CEO of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. The foundation supports mental health, women’s empowerment and youth leadership.

The summit, held on March 28, featured workshops, vendors and networking opportunities for attendees. Workshops covered topics such as optimizing your natural traits, reinventing yourself and speaking with impact.

“The goal for this [event] was finding your authentic self and being okay with your authentic self,” said Hoang. “We

were really intentional [with] the speakers we brought in.”

Speakers included TEDx speakers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and international voices.

Dr. Shalini Gopalkrishan, a TEDx speaker and AI strategist at San Francisco Bay University, led a workshop on speaking with impact. She provided attendees with tools to reset their inner voice, structure any message in 60 seconds and build a power statement.

Gopalkrishan had participants write out the “old story” their inner voice tells them, then use the flip formula to rework it into a positive message. The flip formula encourages sharing experiences and strengths with the format: “I have [past experience] and today I bring [that strength].”

The closing session, Mindset & Legacy, was a small panel featuring Jennifer Hyde and San Lieu. Moderated by

Hoang, the two women shared their stories of sexual and domestic abuse, child loss, addiction and how they are surviving and leading a legacy after these events.

Lieu is a mother of four girls, now using her journey to empower others with resilience, courage and the mindset to rise beyond adversity. When she left her abusive marriage, she decided, “I can’t show my daughters this type of environment. It’s a cycle that I just needed to break—and it starts with me.”

Hyde is now living a legacy in honor of her son, focusing on nonprofit work. She was a career hairstylist, but is now the co-founder of the Oddo Family Foundation.

“After having been a hairstylist for so many years, and knowing so many different people, I started getting more involved in nonprofit work,” said Hyde. “Helping people who needed help and being supportive of people who had families with addiction. Honestly, it’s helped me be a much better person.”

Hyde added, “I feel really hopeful because it’s a new chapter of my life…I’m a very blessed person.” Hoang amplified this sentiment right away. “She went through a crazy relationship, she went through losing her own son at 19 years old, and to say she has a very blessed life,” said Hoang. “That’s a mindset right there, right?”

As for Hoang, having a legacy that’s larger than herself is important. “Growing up, I wanted to save the world. I always wanted to fight for the underdog and be the voice for the voiceless,” she said.

This is the summit’s first year in Fremont, but it’s been going on for several years. Hoang brought the conference to Fremont because of her recent start in the Chamber of Commerce. “I’m all in wherever I’m at,” said Hoang. “I want to bring business here.”

The SSK Foundation is 100% volunteer operated. Hoang shared that the only time they do work is after the kids go to bed or wake up to meet at 4am to put the summit together.

“It’s worth it,” Hoang said. “When you see people connect, when you see people [relate] to others’ stories and say, ‘I lived through that too’ or ‘I’m not the only one,’ and then they can say ‘I feel empowered to live my life because I’m not alone.’”

STRONG GROUP The empowerment summit has been held before, but this is its first year in Fremont.

Paige Francis

ACTIVITIES&EVENTS

THU APRIL 9

California Nursery Garden Club

Potted Succulent Plants: Volunteers of the California Nursery Garden Club, a non-profit organization, are offering potted succulent creations for monetary donations. California Nursery Historical Park, 36501 Niles Blvd., Fremont. 10am-12pm Free., 510.386.5306.

FRI APRIL 10

Castro Valley Library Spring Book

Sale: We will have all kinds of books available – fiction, mystery, all genres of nonfiction, children’s books, audio books, DVDs and more. Most books are $1 or less. Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley. 6-8pm.

Sing-A-Long Sign Language

Storytime: Children, parents, and caregivers will have a blast laughing, signing and singing with Teacher Bill, author of the book, Signs of a Happy Baby. Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson

Blvd., Fremont. 10:15-11:15am, aclibrary.bibliocommons.com, 510.745.1421, 510.745.1400.

Douglas Morrisson Theatre Chorus

Spring Concert: Enjoy the chorus and talented soloists singing music from Broadway, Opera and the movies.

Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N 3rd St., Hayward. 8pm. douglasmorrissontheatre. thundertix.com/events.

SAT APRIL 11

Castro Valley Library Spring Book

Centerville Library’s 50th

Anniversary Party: Join us in celebrating 50 years of service at the Centerville Library. There will be music, crafts, activities, a photo booth and more throughout the day. Centerville Library,

3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont. 10:30am4:30pm. Free. aclibrary.bibliocommons.com, 510.795.2629.

Coffee & Creativity | Café con

Creatividad: Join us for open-ended art projects for all ages every month! All materials are provided, along with light snacks and refreshments. Instruction will be provided in English and Spanish. Cherryland, 278 Hampton Road, Hayward. 10:30am-12pm. aclibrary.bibliocommons.com. 510.626.8522.

Eden Youth Mental Health Summit: We’re inviting 8th to 12th graders to come learn about common mental health topics and take a break to move, do art and more. Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. 10am-2pm.

Free Kids Event: Ocean Discovery Featuring Do-A-Dot Art!®: Dive into a sea of creativity and discovery at two free in-store events this month. Lakeshore Learning, 1144 Montague Ave., San Leandro 11am-3pm Free. lakeshorelearning.com.

Free Tax Assistance from VITA: Tax preparation is provided through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in partnership with the Earn it! Keep it! Save it! Coalition of the United Way Bay Area. Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. 1-4pm, aclibrary.bibliocommons.com, 510.745.1444, 510.745.1400.

Spring Journaling Wildflower Hike: Learn techniques to start and improve skills while strolling along the trail. Bring a sketchpad or journal otherwise, paper, pencils and clipboards will be provided for use during the program. Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve Visitor Center, 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol. 9am.

Volunteers in Parks: The V.I.P program gives local community members the opportunity to care for their public spaces and give back to their community through various volunteer duties including raking, spreading mulch, weeding, painting, graffiti removal and more. Centennial Park, 24000 Amador St., Hayward. 9am-12pm. haywardrec.org.

Youth-Prenuer: Alongside our regular Ohlone College Flea Market, we’ re excited to feature a special area for Youth Vendors. Come out to support our local small businesses, food vendors, and the next generation of entrepreneurs! If you know anyone ages 8–18 who is interested in participating, sign up at ohlone.edu/flea-market. Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont. 9am-2pm. facebook.com.

SUN APRIL 12

Castro Valley Library Spring Book Sale: We will have all kinds of books available – fiction, mystery, all genres of nonfiction, children’s books, audio books, DVDs and more. Most books are $1 or less. Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley. 1-4pm.

Douglas Morrisson Theatre Chorus Spring Concert: Enjoy the chorus and talented soloists singing music from Broadway, Opera and the movies. Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N 3rd St., Hayward. 2pm. douglasmorrissontheatre. thundertix.com/events.

WILD WONDERS Wildflowers such as Lupine are in full bloom, and Sunol’s April 11 journaling hike is a chance to spot and appreciate them.

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TRI-CITY STARGAZER

BY GEORGIA NICOLS georgianicols.com

All Signs: Mars represents the energy we use to face the pressures of our daily world. It’s our ego, and our sexual and physical drive. Because it’s aggressive, Mars rules the military. This week after two years, Mars returns to its own sign to stay for six weeks; but this time Mars will line up with Neptune and Saturn boosting those major planets—taking us into a powerful new era. The last time Neptune was in Aries was 1861 to 1875. Russia freed millions of serfs. The Geneva Convention established immunity for the Red Cross during wartime; and in the US, there was Civil War.

Aries the Ram (March 21-April 20):

You’ve got the world by the tail with the Sun, Saturn, Neptune and now your ruler Mars all in your sign this week. Use this energy to go after what you want. You’re setting out on a new path for the first time in 30 years. Look for ways to improve your home. Likewise, relations with family members will be warm and more mutually generous. You can attract money to you this week. And you will certainly spend it on beautiful things –jewelry, clothing and gifts for yourself and loved ones.

Taurus the Bull (April 21-May 20):

There’s a lot of powerful energy happening behind the scenes in your chart. Or you have a sense of something that’s about to begin. You’re entering a two-to-three-year window where you will downsize and let go of people, places and possessions. In the next month, Mars might trigger childhood habits and self-defeating behavior. Fortunately, fair Venus is in your sign making you charming and diplomatic and urging you to dress well. Get out and find some treasures, hopefully on sale.

Gemini the Twins (May 21-June 20):

This is a popular week! You’re eager to meet others, which is why many of you are more involved in clubs and organizations. Because you might feel competitive, this is the classic time for sports or games. Some of you will hang out with friends. You’re curious and you love to mix with others to have fun and learn new things. Meanwhile, Mercury

is high in your chart creating favorable times to talk to bosses and employers. Privately, some of you are excited about a secret love affair.

Cancer the Crab (June 21-July 21):

This is a powerful time for you! Many of you are proud of your achievements, even though your responsibilities are heavy. Four planets are at the top of your chart making you ambitious, driven and ready for leadership. Meanwhile, lucky Jupiter is in your sign (something that happens only once every 12 years) and not only does this give you divine protection, it attracts good fortune. It’s as if you’re in the right place, saying the right thing, to the right person at the right time. It’s magic!

Leo the Lion (July 22-August 22):

You’re interested in life. You like the arts. You like people. You like to know what’s happening. You enjoy going out for dinner, or to see a movie, or the theatre or sports. You need to get out and do something! Well, it’s in your best interests to acknowledge this need. Take up a course. Study something new. Explore ways to meet new people. But if you can’t travel, you can explore your own city. What you want is an adventure!

Virgo the Virgin (August 23-September 22):

Financial matters are on the table, perhaps related to taxes, debt, insurance matters, passports, immigration, shared property, wills and inheritances. It’s easy to put it off, but it’s still in the back of your mind. Pick one thing and do it this week. You don’t have to save the world before bedtime. Just begin with one thing. Overcome starting friction. Meanwhile, travel or do something different. Romance with someone unusual may take place. Enjoy conversations with spouses, partners and close friends.

Libra the Scales (September 23-October 22):

This is a curious week because one of the primary characteristics of Libra is that you like to have someone in your life. (You need someone on the other end of your teeter totter.) This week however, the Sun, Mars, Saturn and Neptune are all opposing you. This will rob you of energy. (Get more sleep.) It might even create conflict because when Mars is opposite your sign, it’s easy to feel annoyed with others. Plus, Saturn is opposite your sign, which happens only once every 30 years, and this will test your closest relationships.

Scorpio the Scorpion (October 23-November 21):

You are a hard-working sign, yet playful! And this week will be a classic demonstration. Four planets are in your House of Employment gearing you up to give whatever task you’re working on everything you’ve got. You will give orders to anyone within hearing distance. The good news is you’ll accomplish a lot this

week! Fortunately, Venus is opposite your sign making this one of the best times possible to enjoy warm and friendly relations with everyone.

Sagittarius the Archer (November 22-December 21):

You are many things—professor, author, publisher, gambler, dealer, explorer, travel guide, journalist, researcher, politician, philosopher, businessperson and pleasure-loving hedonist. But one thing is certain: You work hard and party hard! And this is the theme of this week because you will enjoy working, especially because coworkers will be supportive to you. But you will also enjoy social outings, the arts, sports events (especially competitive) and playful times with kids. Make some time for family discussions and home repairs.

Capricorn the Goat (December 22-January 19):

Your focus on home, family and your private world will intensify this week because fiery Mars is now in the picture stirring up action. Some of you are more involved with a parent. Others are doing major home repairs and renovations. All of you want to secure your home base. All is not work, however. Venus wants you to socialize and explore the arts, fun outings and romance! Meanwhile, Mercury is urging you to take short trips, learn new things, see new places and meet new faces. It will be a juggling act. But nothing you can’t handle.

Aquarius the Water Bearer (January 20-February 18):

Fasten your seatbelts because even though your life has been fast-paced, this week, your world gets faster. This is good news because it puts you in the driver’s seat. You’re now in a two-year window of job changes, residential moves or both. This week fiery Mars moves into the picture, which will be a big help. It will make you identify with your ideas and opinions, which might make you argumentative. But on the whole, Mars will make you put forth your ideas with vigour. You’ll be convincing. You’ll sound like you know what you’re doing, and you’ll be able to sell yourself.

Pisces the Fish (February 19-March 20):

This week Mercury is in your sign urging you to express your point of view. Naturally, you’ll be entertaining and convincing because you will put a great deal of yourself into what you say. Meanwhile, Mercury will urge you to get out and travel, preferably short trips. You’ll be curious and keen to talk to others. Right now, your main focus is on earnings, cash flow, financial issues as well as your values. This week Mars moves into your Money House, triggering moneymaking ideas. (Mars will also help you spend money.) Your sweet spot will be your communications with others because Venus will make you charming and appealing.

Chamber of Commerce announces cancellation burger festival

● Due to financial constraints, Burger, Brew & Bourbon festival will not run in 2026

Submitted by Fremont Chamber of Commerce

The Fremont Chamber of Commerce has made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the 2026 Burger, Brew & Bourbon Festival. This decision was not made lightly. The festival has long been a valued community event, bringing together local businesses, restaurants and residents in celebration of Fremont’s vibrant food and beverage scene. However, after careful evaluation, it became clear that current financial and operational conditions would not allow us to deliver the level of experience our community expects and deserves.

Rather than moving forward with an event that may fall short of its standard, the chamber has chosen to pause this initiative. We believe in executing with excellence, impact and intention— and we will not compromise that commitment.

As the chamber transitions into new leadership, we are taking this opportunity to thoughtfully re-evaluate past initiatives and ensure they align with the current needs of our business community. Our focus moving forward is clear: to invest in programs, partnerships and events that create real value for our local businesses and strengthen the overall economic ecosystem of our city. We remain firmly committed to our mission: to promote, support and enhance a positive and thriving business environment for our community.

We are grateful for the continued support of our members, partners and the Fremont community, and we look forward to introducing refreshed and impactful initiatives in the near future.

For questions or further information, please contact: Fremont Chamber of Commerce, fmtcc@fremontbusiness.com.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Writers capture first love in 300 words

● Spring flash fiction contest comes to Fremont April 11

Submitted by Arathi Satish

What is “first love”? Maybe it’s discovering and experiencing an intense emotion towards someone. Maybe it’s excitement, anticipation and dreaming. Whatever it is, it’s a complex, interesting and euphoric emotion. As Al Minard, board member of Fremont Cultural Arts Council (FCAC) said, “It is up to you, the writers, to tell us about it.”

Learn about the thoughts of local people on first love, at a flash fiction contest at Half Price Books in Fremont on Saturday, April 11.

Minard said, “The contest is open to anyone of any age. The one-page stories of 300 words or less will be posted on the columns throughout the store. Voting ballots will be available for anyone entering Half Price Books to select their top five stories.”

Writers’ names will be hidden, so everyone will judge based on content. Writers who receive the most votes will receive cash prizes and certificates to Half Price Books. The voting closes at 5pm. The names of the winners will be announced around 5:30pm and the details will be posted on the FCAC website the following week.

Infinity Care LLC, an organization that provides caring heart and quality service, will be participating by helping to conduct the event and provide refreshments.

Flash Fiction - First Love is being co-sponsored by FCAC along with Half Price Books, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Infinity Care LLC and Fremont Area Writers.

Flash Fiction

Saturday, April 11

10am - 5pm

nails. Many gardeners dread them and work hard to stop snails from dining on their plants and flowers.

Sid, the snail scholar, wants kids to hear the snail’s side of the story. He’s agreed to share some special snail information with us today.

Snails hatch from eggs as teeny, tiny snails. As they grow, the shell grows, too.

Snails don’t live just in gardens. They can also be found in ponds and even in the ocean. They are related to oysters, clams and even octopuses. They are part of the group of animals with soft bodies known as mollusks

Are you an eagle-eyed reader? Circle the eight errors in the article below. Then, rewrite it correctly. The first one is done for you.

Slimy Stowaways

While snails are considered destructive pests by many peeple with gardens, snails also play an important role in natur. Snails feed on decaying plants. As they eet these plants, they help break them down and turn them into rich soil that halps new plants grow.

Most of the snails that munch on our prized petunias come to our gardins as silent, slimy stowaways. They hide under the leafs of plants sold at garden centers. Many of these plants are shiped from other parts of the world. Because of this, snails arrive and thrive in home gardens almost evrywhere.

Snails slide along the flat part of their body, called the “foot.” As they move, they leave a trail of silvery slime. This slime helps them climb walls and even crawl upside down.

You can make a comfy motel and invite some snails for a visit. Look for snail visitors under rocks and leaves.

3. Give the snails lettuce and cabbage leaves to eat.

4. Keep the jar covered with a piece of nylon stocking or window screen.

5. Keep the Snail Motel in a shady place.

Standards Links: Reading Comprehension: Follow multiple-step written directions.

will win the race. Highest number wins!

A snail’s eyes are at the end of its long tentacles. The short tentacles are for smelling.

Snails breathe through a hole near their shell.

If the weather turns very cold or very dry, a snail pulls into its shell and waits for the cool, damp weather it loves. It fills up the opening of its shell with a mucus-like slime, that hardens into a snug door.

snail has a Latin name that means “a belly-footed animal.” Use the code to nd out what this name is.

Circle one snail on this page each time you read 2 column inches of the newspaper. Can you circle all of the snails before the week is out?

Find the words by looking up, down, backwards, forwards, sideways and diagonally.

Finish this sentence and then write five sentences about a house you would like to build.

The

Help this snail nd its way to the Snail Motel.

2026 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Je Schinkel, Graphics

Partially fill a large jar with moist soil.

Add a piece of chalk, some leaves, grass and chunks of bark.

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4 Outwits (4,3,6,2)

11 Keep after (5)

13 “Um, excuse me...” (3)

14 Above (2)

15 Grabbed the wheel (4,6)

17 Urban people mover; Abbr. (3)

19 Staples Center team, on scoreboards (3)

20 Excuse (3)

21 Vent (4,3,5)

23 Typewriter company (3)

24 Short-lived (4,5,4,8)

26 Messy dresser (4)

27 Agenda (2-2,4)

28 It came with Floam in the Nickelodeon Deluxe Gift Set in the 1990s (3)

29 Continental money (5)

31 Oceania island group (9)

32 Stiff (7)

34 Puccini opera (5)

35 Impromptu (14)

39 Friction reducer: Abbr. (3)

41 Nod, maybe (3)

42 U.P.S. delivery: Abbr. (3)

44 The Sunflower State: Abbr. (3)

46 House trailer (3)

47 Yr. ___ servt. (4)

49 Phone line? (3,6,6)

53 Needing assembly, for short (3)

55 Rumored reason for the stock market plunge of 5/6/10, whose effect is seen in this puzzle’s theme answers (3-6)

56 City approximately 17 miles south of Tokyo (8)

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2 Traumatized (5-7)

3 Division of many a company (8,7)

5 Sixth sense, for short (3)

6 ___ Friday (3)

7 Woods stowed in the rear of a golf cart? (8,7)

8 Hint (5)

9 Literary monogram (3)

10 *Enter the company of (4,5)

12 “The Grapes of Wrath” setting (4,4)

14 City, informally (3)

16 Loser to R.M.N. in 1972 (3)

18 Final-appeal venue (5,2,4,6)

22 Early nuclear reactor (6,4)

24 1901 Kentucky Derby winner (3,8)

25 Confidentially (5,4)

30 Didn’t straphang (3)

33 Laud (6)

36 Blueprint (3)

37 Microwaving, in slang [Timmy] (6)

38 Pennyweight: Abbr. (3)

40 Where Prague is: Abbr. (3)

43 “___ Ba Yah” (3)

45 A bit cold (5)

46 Dandruff bit (5)

48 Print resolution letters (3)

50 Wallach of “The Magnificent Seven” (3)

51 Dot follower (3)

52 Geom. solid (3)

53 1950 film noir classic (3)

54 Chem. ending (0-3)

Check back next week for answers!

Grab a pen and join creativity month

● Casual write-in lets all explore creativity

Submitted by Tish Davidson

April is Arts, Culture & Creativity Month, a statewide celebration of creativity organized by California for the Arts. Fremont will have displays of art by Fremont Unified School District students, open artist studios, musical performances, yarnbombing, a juried photography exhibit and a flash fiction contest—all culminating in a downtown celebration at the end of the month.

Even those who don’t consider themselves creatives can participate in the Fremont Area Writers Zoom Social Write-In on April 11 from 2 to 3:30pm. Anyone can respond spontaneously to one of several writing prompts in a judgment-free environment and meet a friendly community of local writers. The Write-In is free and open to anyone who wants to write in any genre.

How the Write-In works:

The computer randomly assigns four writers to each Zoom room. Writers are given several prompts. Choose one and write for about 10 minutes. Then each person in the room reads their response. There is no expectation that the result will be polished or even complete. Time to get to know each other follows the readings. Writers will then be reassigned to a different Zoom room and challenge.

The Write-In is sponsored by Fremont Area Writers, a branch of the California Writers Club. FAW also meets on Zoom from 2 to 4 monthly where speakers address some aspect of writing or publishing.

The April 18 speaker is Grace Loh Prasad who will speak on unlocking your memoir. You do not need to live in Fremont to attend. More information is available at cwc-fremontareawriters.org

To participate in the Write-In or the general meeting, request the Zoom meeting link from Scott Davidson at scottfrombayside@yahoo.com.

New Haven students can enter Earth Day poster contest

● K through 8th students can submit art on eco-friendly topics

Submitted

by Michael Ritchie

Students can now enter the New Haven Schools Foundation’s (NHSF) 2026 Earth Day Poster Contest. The contest is free, and all New Haven Unified School District students, grades kindergarten through eight, are eligible to enter.

The submission deadline is 11:59pm on April 13. Categories will be divided up into grades K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th and 6th-8th. Entries will be evaluated by a panel of independent judges consisting of NHSF board members. All decisions are final.

First, second and third place winners will be selected from each of these grade categories. Each category-level winner will receive a $50 gift card. One overall winner will be selected as the best of the contest and will be awarded a $100 gift card. Second and third place winners will receive a certificate.

Water Program.

Entries may focus on one of the suggested themes on the submission page, or you may share your own ideas.

Topic Ideas

Conserve Natural Resources, Reduce Global Warming, Renewable Energy, Compost Food Waste, Prevent Pollution, Building Green, Alternative Energy, Conserve Energy, Protect the Environment, Endangered Species, Reuse Reduce Recycle or Refuse (one topic or all), Earth Day Every Day, Wise Water Use, Waste-Free Lunches or any current topic pertaining to the environment.

Important dates:

April 13, 2026 – Deadline for submission. April 25, 2026 – Announcement of winners via our Facebook page May 2, 2026 – Winners will be recognized at New Haven Day (approximate time, 10am)

More information and to register, visit nhsfoundation.org/events/ postercontest.

Apply now for a Clean Water Program Grant

● Up to $6,000 is available per project to help support initiatives that protect the bay

Submitted

by Stefanie Pruegel

The Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Stewardship Grants, offering up to $6,000 per project to support community-based initiatives that prevent stormwater pollution and promote the health of local watersheds.

Stormwater pollution happens when rainwater washes litter, motor oil, pet waste and other contaminants from streets into storm drains that flow

directly to creeks, wetlands and the San Francisco Bay.

Projects must be implemented within Alameda County, and the application deadline is May 4.

Eligible applicants include teachers and student groups, youth organizations, community and environmental groups, homeowner associations and non-profit organizations. Proposed activities can range from litter cleanups, creek restoration and wildlife habitat enhancement projects to art and multimedia projects, community outreach events and more. Creative and innovative ideas wanted.

To learn more, including projects funded in the past, and to download the application materials visit cleanwaterprogram.org/grants.

EARTH LOVE The overall winner for the 2025 poster contest was Myo Abe.

Myo Abe

WATER WISE Creek restoration and public education are among the community-based projects funded by grants from the Alameda Countywide Clean

Yon Hardisty

Newark gets a bit greener

● Urban Forest Friends plant 20 new trees at Birch Grove Park

Submitted by Urban Forest Friends

Birch Grove Park in Newark is greener this spring thanks to a spirited community tree-planting event that brought together volunteers from all parts of the community. On March 21, Urban Forest Friends worked with the City of Newark Parks staff to coordinate more than 65 volunteers to plant 20 healthy new trees that will benefit the park and residents for decades to come. The newly planted trees include coast live oaks, London planes, red maples, crape myrtles and pistache. Once mature, they will provide cooling shade, enhance wildlife habitat and contribute to the long-term health of the park’s urban forest.

Mission Peak Choir sings ‘Golden Hour’

● Nonprofit hosts benefit performance

Submitted by Judy Chong

Mission Peak Choir, Fremont’s local community choir, will be hosting their annual benefit concert on April 11. Mission Peak Choir is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to making choral music accessible to everyone and providing music literacy opportunities to all adults, regardless of background or experience.

The organization’s mission and values heavily reflect their belief in the power of singing together to build connection, foster creativity and strengthen community.

‘I hope you’re ready for a fun evening of beautiful music,’

—Andrew Kessler, artistic director

This project was made possible through a PG&E Growing Green Communities grant, with additional support from CalFIRE, U.S. Forest Service and California ReLeaf. Funding covered both the planting and the irrigation infrastructure needed to help the young trees thrive.

One of the highlights of the day was the strong turnout of Newark Memorial High School (NMHS) students, due in large part to close collaboration between the NMHS Puente Club and the Environmental Club, whose joint outreach brought many students to the event. Student leaders Rosario Avila of the Puente Club and Raul Penaloza of the Environmental Club were among those who welcomed volunteers.

Avila shared why the event matters so deeply to Puente members, saying, “I feel tree planting is one of Puente’s most important events as it brings valuable team effort within the community to give back to our city.”

Penaloza added, “It’s great whenever a tree planting event is hosted due to the community enrichment and the positive environmental impact.”

The student leaders were joined by Yoo-Yoo Yeh, Urban Forest Friends coordinator for Newark, and Dan Cianciarulo, Newark’s Parks and Landscape supervisor, who offered guidance and encouragement throughout the morning.

Toward the end of the planting, participants gathered for an engaging “Tree Talk” led by Patrick O’Connell, a tree enthusiast and Urban Forest Friends volunteer, who shared insights into the many environmental and community benefits of trees— from improving air quality to reducing heat in urban neighborhoods. His talk set an educational tone for a day that blended hands-on work with environmental stewardship.

For many volunteers, the event was more than a service project, it was a chance to connect with neighbors, learn about local ecology and contribute to a healthier community. Urban Forest Friends organizers hope the success of this planting will inspire more residents to get involved in future urban forestry efforts.

urbanforestfriends.org

“The members of Mission Peak Choir have been hard at work preparing for this concert, and you do not want to miss it,” said artistic director Andrew Kessler. “The full choir is performing four pieces, including two arrangements from the hit movie K-Pop Demon Hunters, arranged by our very own Candace Choy. On top of that, they’ve been busy preparing a variety of small group and solo pieces!”

He continues, “I hope you’re ready for a fun evening of beautiful music and heartwarming community as Mission Peak Choir does what we do best, singing and having fun with our friends!”

Financial contributions can be made on the choir website at missionpeakchoir.org.

Golden Hour

Saturday, Apr. 11

7pm

Niles Discovery Church

36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont

missionpeakchoir.org

IT ’ S GIVING TREE Newark Memorial High School students showed up in force to help with the planting.

COMMON ROOTS Over 65 volunteers worked to plant 20 healthy new trees in Birch Grove Park.

TREE TALK Urban Forest Friends volunteer Patrick O’Connell gave a talk on the environmental and community benefits of trees.

Photos by Nathiya Prathnadi

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Candle Lighters introduces 2026 board and theme

● Volunteers start work for October haunted house

Submitted by Alicia Barros

The Candle Lighters organization is proud to introduce its 2026 board of directors, a dedicated team of volunteers committed to continuing the iconic Ghost House, one of Fremont’s most cherished community traditions.

The 2026 board includes:

President: Sherri Krahne-Thomas

1st vice president (site): Julie Collins

Assistant site: Jeff Schinkel

2nd vice president (publicity): Alicia Barros

3rd vice president (sponsors): Rocio Keul

Treasurer: Irene Benavidez

Assistant treasurer: Rachel Cortez

Recording secretary: Mary Ann Stoermer

Corresponding secretary: Laura Winter

Communications: Mary Lang

Membership: Susan Algarne-Dickenson

Social: Ruth Lang and Sharon Candelario

Parliamentarian: Caroline Siebert

Founded in 1969, Candle Lighters has spent more than five decades bringing the Tri-City community together through its iconic Ghost House, a volunteer-built Halloween attraction that raises funds for local nonprofits and community organizations. What began as a small local project has grown into a beloved annual event that attracts visitors from across the Bay Area each Halloween season.

Ardenwoo Histo

A SPRING TRADITION AT ARDENWOOD

Sheep Shearing Day

Spring has sprung and i sheep’s annual haircu

Saturday, April 1 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Event Schedule

• Shearing demonstrations 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm

• Wool carding and spinning

• Craft activities

• Live music

Adults $7, Seniors (62+) $6, Children (4-17) $5, Under 3 Free

The success of the Ghost House is made possible by the tireless work of volunteers and the leadership of the organization’s board members who guide planning, construction, fundraising, publicity and community engagement throughout the year.

“It’s an honor to serve as president of Candle Lighters for the 2026 season,” said president Sherri Krahne-Thomas. “Our organization is built on the dedication of volunteers and the support of our community. We are excited to begin planning another year that brings people together while continuing to give back locally.”

Candle Lighters revealed the 2026 Ghost House theme on Friday, March 13. This year, the Ghost House is titled: Ghost Bride Manor.

The Candle Lighters Instagram set the scene for the upcoming ghost house: “A wedding that never happened. A groom who vanished without a trace. And a bride who never left the manor…For more than a century, whispers have echoed through the halls of the abandoned estate. Now the gates are opening again. Do you dare enter Ghost Bride Manor?”

Community members are encouraged to follow Candle Lighters on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for updates, volunteer opportunities and announcements as preparations begin for another hauntingly creative year.

34600 Ardenwood Blvd Fremont, CA 94555

Advanced tickets available online or by phone Visit EBParks org or call 888-EBPARKS

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SHINING STARS The 2026 Candle Lighters Board of Directors will work hard through spring and summer to put together spooky fun in October. Front row, from left to right: Irene Benavidez,

Ann Stoermer, Rocio Keul, Alicia Barros, Jeff Schinkel and Sherri Krahne-Thomas, Mary Lang, Laura Winter, Julie Collins, Sharon Candelario. Second row, left to right: Ruth Lang, Susan Algarne-Dickenson, Rachel Cortez and Caroline Siebert.

Courtesy of Alicia Barros

Birth Marriage

LIFE CORNERSTONES

BIRTH • MARRIAGE •

MARGUERITE J. DURAND

July 8, 1937 – March 24, 2026

Marguerite was a devoted member of Saint Edward Catholic Church since 1961. She devoted her time ministering engaged couples and being active in Marriage Encounter with her loving husband, Richard, who passed on December 1, 2023. She worked for Newark Unified School District at Memorial High School and the district office for 28 years as an Administrative Assistant and has been retired for 26 years. She volunteered her time at the Saint Edward Church office, Kaiser Hospital and Oakland A’s.

Her survivors include her 5 children, Richard (Sandra), Michael (Hilda), Elizabeth (Craig) Cesco, Christine (Matthew) Herrera, Andrew Durand; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren with number 19 on the way; 3 great-great grandchildren; her brother-inlaw Arthur (Joan) Durand of Fall River, MA and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at Saint Edward Church in Newark, CA on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in her name to: Saint Edward School Endowment Fund.

Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900

FD1007

Berge • Pappas • Smith

(510) 797-1900

1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com

Chapel of the Angels

1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com

Berge • Pappas • Smith Chapel of the Angels (510) 656-1226

510-656-1226

40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont www.bergepappassmith.com

Berge • Pappas Chapel of the (510) 656-1226 40842 Fremont Blvd, www.bergepappassmith.com

Elmer Acidera

Resident of Newark

Keith Winner

December 31, 1964 – March 30, 2026

Fremont Memorial Chapel (510) 793-8900

Fremont Memorial Chapel

(510) 793-8900

FD 1115

3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont www.fremontmemorialchapel.com

Dorothy M. Sims

Jing Li Yu

Resident of Fremont

Jing Li Yu

Resident of Fremont

April 2, 1931 – March 29, 2026

Resident of Fremont

Patricia M. Lum

January 21, 1961 – May 14, 2024

Resident of Fremont

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

January 21, 1961 – May 14, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses

August 4, 1956 – March 27, 2026

Marguerite J. Durand

Lillian Valentin

Resident of Newark

Lillian Valentin

Resident of Fremont

July 8, 1937 – March 24, 2026

Resident of Fremont

February 27, 1962 – May 11, 2024

Martin T. Haley

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

February 27, 1962 – May 11, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Union City

November 15, 1957 – March 18, 2026

Carlos Perez De Leon

Georgia L. Butterfield

Carlos Perez De Leon

Resident of Union City

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Union City

September 19, 1934 – March 17, 2026

November 4, 1933 – May 11, 2024

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

November 4, 1933 – May 11, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Regino R. Andres, Sr.

Resident of Pittsburg

January 13, 1928 – March 18, 2026

John P. Duarte

Resident of Fremont

Jacinta A. Pineda

John P. Duarte

April 7, 1945 – May 6, 2024

Resident of San Francisco

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

February 22, 1941 – March 23, 2026

Resident of Fremont April 7, 1945 – May 6, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Jaime “Jimmy” Tadas

Cesar A. Silva

Resident of Manteca

Resident of Hayward

April 24, 1948 – March 22, 2026

Cesar A. Silva

Seokuari Sharma

Resident of San Jose

Resident of Newark

Keith Winner Resident of Newark

March 20, 1954 – May 23,

March 20, 1954 – May

April 16, 1930 – March 28, 2026

Rose Reed

Resident of Newark

Martin Hernandez

December 28, 1936 – March 28, 2026

Sek Chan

Resident of Hayward

January 12, 1968 – May

January 12, 1968 – May 23,

Resident of Newark

May 23, 1947- March 27, 2026

Lei Han

Resident of Fremont

Jeannette Frary

Resident of Fremont

November 2, 1959 – March 26, 2026

Judith Garvey

July 5, 1941 – May 22,

July 5, 1941 – May 22, 2024

Resident of Newark

February 18, 1946 – March 26, 2026

Kumar Banerjea

David Brozoski

Kumar Banerjea

Resident of Mt. View

Resident of Livermore

February 21, 1958 – March 26, 2026

July 31,1930 – May 22, 2024

Resident of Mt. View July 31,1930 – May 22,

Hildegard Leslie

Resident of Fremont

Ruth Ferretti Fonseca

December 6, 1927 – March 25, 2026

Ruth Ferretti Fonseca

Resident of Fremont

Smita Deshmukh

Resident of San Jose

Resident of Fremont

August 15, 1952 – May 21,

September 17, 1939 – March 24, 2026

August 15, 1952 – May

Margaret Almeida

Resident of Fremont

Saroj Verma

October 28, 1931 – March 23, 2026

Resident of India

Guangsong Liu

Saroj Verma

September 3, 1938 – May 21,

Resident of Danville

Resident of India

September 3, 1938 – May

February 22, 1976- March 23, 2026

Maria Martinez

Annette Fagundes

Resident of Hayward

November 16, 1934 – March 22, 2026

Resident of Fremont April 4, 1951 – May 20, 2024

Annette Fagundes

Vincenza Oliva

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Fremont April 4, 1951 – May 20,

December 10, 1938 – March 23, 2026

Govinda Rao Degala

Resident of Hayward

August 7, 1956 – May 6, 2024

George F. Stewart

Gloria Siapno

Resident of India

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Fremont

April 10, 1935 – March 15, 2026

August 7, 1956 – May 6, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Fremont

Govinda Rao Degala

June 5, 1937 – March 22, 2026

February 1, 1958 – May 17,

Resident of India

Rosa N. Campbell Jones

Estrellita T. Garcia

Resident of Fremont

Nghia Ngyuen

February 1, 1958 – May

Resident of Garden Grove

July 20, 1960 – March 22, 2026

Ngoc Nguyen

July 30, 1961 – March 14, 2026

Estrellita T. Garcia

December 8, 1944 – May 5, 2024

Resident of Fremont

Ruth Mendoza

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Hayward

December 8, 1944 – May 5, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses

April 2, 1945 - March 10, 2026

Andres Millan Ylarde

Mary L. Crosby

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Newark

February 4, 1926 – May 4, 2024

Andres Millan Ylarde

June 19, 1933 – March 9, 2026

Resident of Cupertino

Jagdamba Batra

Resident of Milpitas

November 16, 1936 – May 17,

Ngoc Nguyen

Resident of Cupertino

February 12, 1945 – March 20, 2026

Sharon Brown

November 16, 1936 – May

Resident of Fremont

Victor Palmberg

February 21, 1938 – March 19, 2026

Resident of Fremont

Lidia Zepeda de Trejo

October 13, 1926 – May 16,

Victor Palmberg

Resident of Fremont

Fremont Memorial Chapel

Carmelita V. Gamboa

February 4, 1926 – May 4, 2024

Resident of Fremont

June 10, 1935 – March 16. 2026

Padma Joshi

Thomas Handley

October 13, 1926 – May

Fremont Memorial Chapel

Carla Lee Miller

July 27, 1933 – March 8, 2026

Resident of Newark

Robin A. Silvey

Resident of Daly City

Resident of Fremont

June 2, 1942 – March 16, 2026

March 17, 1952 – May 16,

Thomas Handley

Carla Lee Miller

Resident of Fremont

September 11, 1971 – May 1, 2024

Nancy Farber-Szekrenyi

Resident of Pleasanton

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Newark

July 28,1957 – March 6, 2026

September 11, 1971 – May 1, 2024

February 8, 1948 – March 14, 2026

Resident of Fremont March 17, 1952 – May

Yvonne Bemore

Resident of Rodeo

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Pero “Pete” Bagoje

Resident of Fremont

May 1, 1943 – April 28, 2024

Pero “Pete” Bagoje

Yvonne Bemore

June 20, 1957 – May 16, 2024

Resident of Rodeo

Jose Silva

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF FREMONT PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FREMONT WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS. SAID PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M., ON THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026, AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3300 CAPITOL AVENUE, FREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AT WHICH TIME ANY AND ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY APPEAR AND BE HEARD.

STERLING OSGOOD ROAD GPA 43800 Osgood Road – PLN2025-00100 - To consider a proposed General Plan Amendment from Regional Commercial to Tech Industrial, corresponding rezoning from Regional Commercial (C-R) to Tech Industrial (I-T), Discretionary Design Review Permit, and other minor entitlements, located at 43800 Osgood Road in the Irvington Community Plan Area; and to consider a Draft Negative Declaration prepared and circulated for the project in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Project Planner – Marc Cleveland (510) 494-4543, mcleveland@fremont.gov

PULTE LINK TOWNHOMES - 45846 Warm Springs Boulevard – PLN2025-00233 - To consider a Discretionary Design Review Permit, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 8756, Private Street, Density Bonus, and other minor entitlements to allow the construction of a new multi-family condominium development featuring 14 buildings containing 140 four-story townhome style condominium units stacked flat condominiums, including 21 onsite affordable units on a 4.67-acre site in the South Fremont Plan Area; and to consider a finding that no further environmental review is required pursuant to an exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per 15332, Infill Development Projects, CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as the project is consistent with the land use envisioned for the site as established by the General Plan for which an Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified, and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163, as none of the circumstances requiring preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have occurred. Each of the foregoing provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance. Project Planner – Marc Cleveland, (510) 494-4543, mcleveland@fremont.gov

CINGULAR WIRELESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT EXTENSION – 6400 Stevenson BoulevardPLN2026-00066 - To consider a 10-year extension to Conditional Use Permit PLN2011-00015 and other entitlements to allow for the continued operation of an existing wireless telecommunications facility located in the Bayside Industrial Community Plan Area; and to consider a finding that no further environmental review is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per, without limitation, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities, CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as the project is consistent with the General Plan, for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified, and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163, as none of the circumstances requiring preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have occurred. Each of the foregoing provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance.

Project Planner – Spencer Shafsky, (510) 494- 4452, sshafsky@fremont.gov

AT&T MONOPINE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT EXTENSION – 47499 Fremont BoulevardPLN2026-00137 - To consider a 10-year extension to Conditional Use Permit PLN2011-00012 and other entitlements to allow for the continued operation of an existing wireless telecommunications facility located the Bayside Industrial Community Plan Area Community Plan Area; and to consider a finding that no further environmental review is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per, without limitation, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities, CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as the project is consistent with the General Plan, for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified, and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163, as none of the circumstances requiring preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have occurred. Each of the foregoing provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance.

Project Planner – Kevin Lee, (510) 494- 4521, kylee@fremont.gov

For further information on any of the above items, contact the respective project planner above for that particular project. Items submitted to the City for consideration at the hearing must be provided prior to 12:00 p.m. (noon) on day of the hearing.

* NOTICE *

If you challenge the decision of the Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

PUBLI C NOTICES

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 26CV175033

Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

CIVIL

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 26CV178266

Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

Petition of: ALONA PROKUDINA for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner ALONA PROKUDINA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

MARHARITA KARLASHCHUK to MARGARITA

KARLASHCHUK

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: 05/22/2026 , Time: 9:00AM, Dept.: 514, Room: --

The address of the court is 24405 AMADOR ST., HAYWARD, CA

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm.)

A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: TRI CITY VOICE

Date: 03/27/2026

S/MICHAEL MARKMAN

Judge of the Superior Court 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28/26

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 26CV175615

CNS-4030114#

Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

Petition of: MANJUNATHA MAHALINGAPPA AND LATHA

MALLESHAPPA for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner MANJUNATHA MAHALINGAPPA AND LATHA MALLESHAPPA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: AAROHI SIRADAKAPLE to AROHI ADYA MUDVEER

NEELAM MUDVEER to NIHAR NEELAM MUDVEER

Notice of Hearing:

Date: 05/01/2026, Time: 9:00AM, Dept.: 514, Room: --

The address of the court is 24405 AMADOR ST., HAYWARD, CA 94544

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm.)

Date: MARCH 16, 2026

MICHAEL MARKMAN

Judge of the Superior Court 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 26CV169891

CNS-4025014#

Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

Petition of: JESSICA GONZALEZ for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner JESSICA GONZALEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JULIANNA LUNA GONZALEZ-ASIA to JULIANNA LUNA GONZALEZ

Notice of Hearing:

Date: 04/17/2026, Time: 9:00AM, Dept.: 514, Room: -The address of the court is 24405 AMADOR ST., HAYWARD, CA 94544

Petition of: JOYCE CAROL HEMBEY for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner JOYCE CAROL HEMBEY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JOYCE CAROL HEMBEY to JOYCE CAROL SHAMBAUGH

Notice of Hearing:

Date: 5/15/2026, Time: 9:00AM, Dept.: 514, Room:The address of the court is 24404 AMADOR ST., HAYWARD., CA 94544 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm.)

Date: MARCH 11, 2026

MICHAEL MARKMAN

Judge of the Superior Court 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 26CV173648

CNS-4024977#

Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

Petition of: XIAOMEI CAO AND HAITAO YAN for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner XIAOMEI CAO AND HAITAO YAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: WEIQI YAN to JOSHUA YAN

Notice of Hearing:

Date: 05/08/2026, Time: 9:00AM, Dept.: 514, Room: -The address of the court is 24405 AMADOR ST., HAYWARD, CA 94544

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm.)

Date: 03/02/2026 Judge of the Superior Court 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/26

CNS-4022936#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621332

Fictitious Business Name(s): NOTIFLYE, 38025 CINEMATIC COMMON, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): NEEL ARVIND IYER, 38025 CINEMATIC COMMON, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/09/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/09/2026. S/ NEEL ARVIND IYER 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28/26

CNS-4030144#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621931

Fictitious Business Name(s): ALEX REMODELING, 1736 139TH AVENUE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): ALI M. GOL, 1736 139TH AVENUE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578

Business conducted by: an Individual

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/27/2026. S/ MARIA GABRIELA LOPES LUSTOSA 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28/26

CNS-4030142#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621983

Fictitious Business Name(s): AVERON MANAGEMENT, 35967 CABRAL DR., FREMONT, CA 94636 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): JOSE LUIS MORALES, 35967 CABRAL DR., FREMONT, CA 94636 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/30/2026. S/ JOSE LUIS MORALES 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28/26

CNS-4030140#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621940

Fictitious Business Name(s): PAVERSCAPING, 32143 TREFRY CT., UNION CITY, CA 94587 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): ROYA BAHRAM, 32143 TREFRY CT., UNION CITY, CA 94587 County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

CNS-4030111#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621982

Fictitious Business Name(s): ARCHERTDESIGNS, 7635 CANYON MEADOW CIRCLE UNIT D., PLEASANTON, CA 94588 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): ALVIN THLANG,7635 CANYON MEADOW CIRCLE UNIT D., PLEASANTON, CA 94588 County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

CNS-4030110#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621720

Fictitious Business Name(s): PY VENTURES, 40267 PASEO PADRE PKWY, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): YANAMANDRA, PARAMESWARA R, 40267 PASEO PADRE PKWY, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA YANAMANDRA, PAVANA VL, 40267 PASEO PADRE PKWY, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on MARCH 2, 2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/20/2026.

S/ PAVANA YANAMANDRA 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28/26

CNS-4030097#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621879

Fictitious Business Name(s): NURTURED SOUL WELLNESS, 2140 PERALTA BLVD STE 108, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 34159 FREMONT BLVD NUM 2019, FREMONT,CA 94555

Registrant(s): FLORESITA PUTH, 34159 FREMONT BLVD NUM 2019, 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. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/26/2026.

S/ FLORESITA PUTH 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28/26

CNS-4030095#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621481

Fictitious Business Name(s): SUSTAINABLEU DEVELOPMENT, 38730 LEXINGTON ST APT 254, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): LEESA L PETERS, 38730 LEXINGTON ST APT 254, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

DAVID WAGE, SECRETARY FREMONT PLANNING COMMISSION

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm.)

Date: FEB 13, 2026

THOMAS J. NIXON

Judge of the Superior Court

3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

CNS-4024993#

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on AUG 28, 2012. S/ ALI M. GOL, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/27/2026. Original Filing 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28/26

CNS-4030143#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621954

Fictitious Business Name(s): SAGE ISUPPORT, 1261 EXCELSIOR AVE., OAKLAND, CA 94610

Registrant(s): LUSTOSA, MARIA GABRIELA LOPES, 1261 EXCELSIOR AVE., OAKLAND, CA 94610

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2019. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/12/2026.

S/ LEESA L PETERS 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28/26

CNS-4030091#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621645

Fictitious Business Name(s): CTO ELECTRIC & AUTOMATION, 33334 6TH ST., UNION CITY, CA 94587 County of ALAMEDARegistrant(s):

TCV@TRICITYVOICE.COM

business name(s) listed above on 03/11/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/19/2026.

S/ JOSE C REYNOSO 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28/26

CNS-4030086#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621713

Fictitious Business Name(s): SANFLARE, 33421 MADELYN TER., UNION CITY, CA 94587 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): FANG, YEH, 33421 MADELYN TER., UNION CITY, CA 94587 County of ALAMEDA LEE, AELIN, 33421 MADELYN TER., UNION CITY, CA 94587 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/28/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/20/2028.

S/ YEH FANG

3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

CNS-4027999#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621484

Fictitious Business Name(s): DEPORTES MI CIUDAD, 3900 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94601 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

BARO ROGERS ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ, 3900 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94601 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/12/2026.

S/ ROGERS ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ BARO 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

CNS-4027996#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621640

Fictitious Business Name(s): CLOUD BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL LLC, 27575 SEBESTIAN WAY, HAYWARD, CA County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

CLOUD BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL LLC, 27575

SEBESTIAN WAY, HAYWARD, CA County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMTIED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/02/2020. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/19/2026.

S/ MAJORIE N BLANDO

3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

CNS-4027990#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621339

Fictitious Business Name(s): SUN PLUS SOLUTIONS, 35640 FREMONT BLVD STE 140, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): JINGYUAN SUN, 35640 FREMONT BLVD STE 140, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/11/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/09/2026.

S/ JINGYUAN SUN

3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

CNS-4027986#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621774

Fictitious Business Name(s): COCO BY AJ, 1573 ROSELLI DR., LIVERMORE, CA 94550 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): ANJANA BAIRAVI MAHESWARAN, 1573 ROSELLI DR., LIVERMORE, CA 94550 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/23/2026.

S/ ANJANA BAIRAVI MAHESWARAN

3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

CNS-4027833#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621542

Fictitious Business Name(s): AURA HAIR SALON, 32126 ALVARADO BLVD., UNION CITY, CA 94587 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): THANH TAM TRAN, 32126 ALVARADO BLVD., UNION CITY, CA 94587 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/16/2026. S/ THANH TAM TRAN

3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

CNS-4027830#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 620898

Fictitious Business Name(s): HAZLAB, 22503 SONOMA ST., HAYWARD, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): HAZLAB ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY, LLC, 22503 SONOMA ST., HAYWARD, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda

PUBLI C NOTICES

County on 02/17/2026.

S/ PEDRO GONZALEZ 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

CNS-4027828#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621419

Fictitious Business Name(s): PANTY CAT, 171 BLAISDELL WAY, FREMONT, CA 94536

County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

VICTORIA YUEN-RUAN, 171 BLAISDELL WAY, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/01/2022.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/10/2026.

S/ VICTORIA YUEN RUAN 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

CNS-4027826#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621379

Fictitious Business Name(s):

MAYA B CREATIVE, 325 WILLIAMS WAY, HAYWARD, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): MAYA P. BUENO, 325 WILLIAMS WAY, HAYWARD, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/09/2026.

S/ MAYA P. BUENO 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

CNS-4027823#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621789

Fictitious Business Name(s):

SWEET BRAIDS, 34 HUNTWOOD WAT APT 1., HAYWARD, CA 94544 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

JASMIN LOPES, 34 HUNTWOOD WAT APT 1., HAYWARD, CA 94544 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on DEC 2025.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/24/2026. S/ JASMIN LOPES 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

CNS-4027821#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621206

Fictitious Business Name(s): ASTANA LUXE RUGS, 4850 TASSAJARA RD., DUBLIN, CA 94568 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): NARJAN NISAR, 4850 TASSAJARA RD., DUBLIN, CA 94568 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/02/2026. S/ MARJAN MISAR 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

CNS-4027818#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 620877

Fictitious Business Name(s):

LUMIN DENTAL PRACTICE, 5866 MOWRY SCHOOL RD., NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 36341 SHELLEY CT., NEWARK, CA 94560

Registrant(s): LEONORD PAGADALA, DMD, INC, 36341 SHELLEY CT., NEWARK, CA 94560

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on FEB 02, 2026.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/17/2026. S/ PAGADALA, LEONORD 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

CNS-4027757#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 621690

Fictitious Business Name(s): VELOCITA LUXURY CHAUFFEUR, 33622 6TH ST., UNION CITY, CA 94587 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): GARG ENTERPRISES LLC, 33622 6TH ST., UNION CITY, CA 94587 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/20/2026. S/ MOHIT GARG 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

CNS-4027751#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621635

Fictitious Business Name(s):

TBT MACHINING, 45979 WARM SPRINGS BLVD UNIT 3, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): THANH BINH TRUONG, 45979 WARM SPRINGS BLVD UNIT 3, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/18/2026.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/19/2026. S/ THANH BINH TROUNG 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

CNS-4027666#

NOTICES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621583

Fictitious Business Name(s): I SHANGHAI DELIGHT, 6016 STEVENSON BLVD., FREMONT, CA 94538-2624 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): SHL INTERNATIIONAL, LLC, 6016 STEVENSON BLVD., FREMONT, CA 94538-2624 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/16/2017.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/17/2026. S/ TAO HAN 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

CNS-4027659#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621545

Fictitious Business Name(s): CLAREMONT FOOT MESSAGE, 5263 CLAREMONT AVE., OAKLAND, CA 94618 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): GUICHUN XU, 4693 BRENDA CIR., CONCORD, CA 94521

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/16/2026.

S/ GUI CHUN XU 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

CNS-4025442#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621546

Fictitious Business Name(s): LAN LAN HEALTH SERVICE, 5818 MOWRY SCHOOL RD., NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): GUICHUN XU, 4693 BRENDA CIR., CONCORD, CA 94521

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/16/2026.

S/ GUI CHUN XU 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

CNS-4025440#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621406

Fictitious Business Name(s):

ELISA LEWIS COACHING, 2319 NINTH ST., BERKELEY, CA 94710 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): LEWIS ELISA, 2319 NINTH ST., BERKELEY, CA 94710 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/10/2026.

S/ ELISA LEWIS 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

CNS-4025438#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621281

Fictitious Business Name(s): HEYJING / JING VISION ADVISORY, 20003 SUMMERCREST DR., CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): STEPHANIE TSANG, 20003 SUMMERCREST DR., CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/24/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/05/2026.

S/ STEPHANIE TSANG 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

CNS-4025089#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621495

Fictitious Business Name(s): TACOS LA POBLANITA, 36671 RUSCHIN DR., NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): LA CRUZ RODRIGUEZ IVAN DE, 36671 RUSCHIN DR., NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/12/2026.

S/ IVAN DE LA CRUZ RODRIGUEZ 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

HELEN POPOLIZIO, 39765 POTRERO DR., NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/28/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/04/2026.

S/ HELEN J POPOLIZIO

3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

CNS-4025049#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621150

Fictitious Business Name(s): CARLIN COCO, COMPASSIONATE COUNSELING / CARLIN COCO / CARLIN COMPASSIONATE COUNSELING, 151 LAKESIDE DR APT 109, OAKLAND, CA 94612 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): FRANKEE CARLIN, 151 LAKESIDE DR APT 109, OAKLAND, CA 94612 County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/26/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/26/2026. S/ FRANKEE CARLIN 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

CNS-4025040#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 620773

Fictitious Business Name(s): INTRINSIC DREAMS STUDIO / MISDEMEARNOR MISCHIEF, 3144 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, OAKLAND, CA 94609, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): MORE ON THE FLOOR RECORDS, LLC, 3144 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, OAKLAND, CA 94609, County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMTIED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/10/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/10/2026. S/ ALEX EDWARD VAZQUEZ 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

CNS-4025019#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621529

Fictitious Business Name(s): FASTPASSPORTPHOTOONLINE, 2446 NIGHT SHADE LN., FREMONT, CA 94539, County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): PENGZHAN YAN, 2446 NIGHT SHADE LN., FREMONT, CA 94539, County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A (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/ PENGZHAN YAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/13/2026 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

CNS-4025009#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621323

Fictitious Business Name(s): STUDIO BLOOB, 3030 MANDELA PKWY, OAKLAND, CA 94608 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): WHITNEY XU, 3030 MANDELA PKWY, OAKLAND, CA 94608 County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/06/2026. S/ WHITNEY XU 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

CNS-4025004#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621534

Fictitious Business Name(s):

BALANCEHOUR THERAPY, 11501 DUBLIN BLVD STE 200, DUBLIN, CA 94568 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): BALANCE HOUR PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES, P.C., 11501 DUBLIN BLVD STE 200, DUBLIN, CA 94568, CALIFORNIA Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

CNS-4025084#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621328

Fictitious Business Name(s): TARRAVILLE RANCH, 23250 MINES RD., LIVERMORE, CA 94550 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): LORENA VELAZQUEZ, 23250 MINES RD., LIVERMORE, CA 94550 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/06/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/06/2026. S/ LORENA VELAZQUEZ 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

CNS-4025058#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621266

Fictitious Business Name(s): EVERWHIM HOLLOW, 39765 POTRERO DR., NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. /S/ TIMOTHY NGUYEN, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/16/2026. 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

CNS-4025003#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621387

Fictitious Business Name(s): CARNE SECA QUEEN, 24101 AMARANTH LOOP, HAYWARD, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): 420BEAUTY LLC, 24101 AMARANTH LOOP, HAYWARD, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/09/2026.

S/ VANESSA LERMA 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

CNS-4024990#

TCV@TRICITYVOICE.COM

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 621491

Fictitious Business Name(s):

SUPER STAR HVAC, 31977 POTSDAM ST., HAYWARD, CA 94544 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

ACE REFRIGERATION, INC, 24498 GROOM ST., HAYWARD, CA 94544-0000

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/12/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/12/2026.

S/ RANDEEP S AHDI

3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

CNS-4024983#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621552

Fictitious Business Name(s):

A FLOR DE PIEL ARTESANAL JABONES, 935 JEAN WAY, HAYWARD, CA 94545 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): MARIA AUXILIADORA SILES FLORES, 935 JEAN WAY, HAYWARD, CA 94545

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/9/2026.

S/ MARIA AUXILIADORA SILES FLORES

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on MARCH 16, 2026

3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

CNS-4024899#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621305

Fictitious Business Name(s):

EAST BAY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING / EBPM, 39111 PASEO PADRE PKWY #310, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

MPC & ASSOCIATES, INC, 39111 PASEO PADRE PKWY #310, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2018. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/06/2026.

S/ CHARLES FOOTE

3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/26

CNS-4022948#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621327

Fictitious Business Name(s): CALIFORNIA BEE ICY, 8495 PARDEE DR. #4154, OAKLAND, CA 94621, County of: ALAMEDA Mailing Address: PO BOX 4154, OAKLAND, CA 94614

Registrant(s): SAZENT LLC, 2010 CROW CANYON PL., SAN RAMON, CA 94583 CA

Business conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/06/2026.

S/ SANDRA WRIGHT, MANAGER

3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/26

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 620747

Fictitious Business Name(s): PLETHOS PRODUCTIONS, 9990 CROW CANYON RD., CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 20117 FOREST AVE., CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546

Registrant(s): KARIN RICHEY, 9990 CROW CANYON RD., CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/16/2017. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/10/2026.

S/ KARIN RICHEY

3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/26

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621320

Fictitious Business Name(s): TERRA STONE, 41041 TRIMBOLI WAY #1035, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): PREMIER TERRA STONE INC, 41041 TRIMBOLI WAY #1035, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/01/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/06/2026.

S/ MARCOS CHAVEZ

3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/26

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621271

Fictitious Business Name(s): BULA HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL, 5697 MOORES AVE., NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): FLAVOR OF HOME FOODS LLC, 5697 MOORES AVE., NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/04/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/04/2026.

S/ CECIL EVANS

3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/26

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLI C NOTICES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 621230

Fictitious Business Name(s):

COSMIC MOXIE, 2799 SHELLGATE CIR., HAYWARD, CA 94546 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

BRAVA CONTENT AND MEDIA LLC, 3400 COTTAGE WAY, STE G2, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/04/2024. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/03/2026.

MARISTELLE BAGIS HOSAKA 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/26

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621296

Fictitious Business Name(s): MEN ON THE WAY, 20424 HAVILAND AVE., CHERRYLAND, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): WOMEN ON THE WAY RECOVERY CENTER, 20424

HAVILAND AVE., CHERRYLAND, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on JULY 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/05/2026. S/ STEPHANIE FAGREY

3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/26

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 588903

The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name(s):

The Fictitious Business Name Statement filed on MAY 06, 2022 in the County of Alameda.

BAYHILL FOOD & LIQUORS, 2637 EAST AVE., HAYWARD, CA 94541, County of: ALAMEDA.

Registered Owner(s): RAJVIR JAMMU, 34237 TORREY PINE LN., UNION CITY, CA 94587

SATMAN SINGH, 34237 TORREY PINE LN., UNION CITY, CA 94587

This business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section 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/ RAJVIR JAMMY

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 03/03/2026. 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/26

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621238

Fictitious Business Name(s):

BAYHILL LIQUOR’S INC, 2637 EAST AVE., HAYWARD, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): BAYHILL LIQUOR’S INC, 2637 EAST AVE., HAYWARD, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/03/2026. S/ DALVER S MULTI 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/26

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 620592

Fictitious Business Name(s):

KIMCHICKEN, 1025 A ST., HAYWARD, CA 94541-4200 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 32941 NORWALK ST., UNION CITY, CA 94587

Registrant(s):

ABDUR RAHMAN, 32941 NORWALK 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 01/22/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/02/2026. ABDUR RAHMAN 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/26

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 621261

Fictitious Business Name(s):

UAREINCHARGE, 555 10TH ST. APT 206, OAKLAND, CA 94607 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): DOMINIKA BEDNARSKA, 555 10TH ST. APT 206, OAKLAND, CA 94607 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/5/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/04/2026. S/ DOMINIKA BEDNARSKA 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/26

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 621082

Fictitious Business Name(s): IN LOVE HOMES, 24401 CHANDLER RD., HAYWARD, CA 94545 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): IN LOVE PROPERTIES, LLC, 24401 CHANDLER RD., HAYWARD, CA 94545 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 02/25/2026. S/ CHAD MORALES 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/26

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GOVERNMENT

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

FY2026 ANNUAL ASPHALT CONCRETE STREET OVERLAY PROGRAM PROJECT NO. CIPA10005.FY2026

The City Council of the City of Newark invites sealed bids for the construction of public improvements for the FY2026 Annual Asphalt Concrete Street Overlay Program, Project No. CIPA10005.FY2026, City of Newark, Alameda County, California.

Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope. The envelope shall be sealed and clearly marked on its face with the Bidder’s name, address and the notation “SEALED BID ENCLOSED, CITY OF NEWARK” with an identification of the PROJECT NAME, PROJECT NUMBER and BID DATE as identified on this Notice to Bidders. If the bid is sent by mail, the sealed bid envelope shall be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope/box. The mailing envelope/box shall also be clearly marked on its face with the notation “SEALED BID ENCLOSED, CITY OF NEWARK” with an identification of the PROJECT NAME, PROJECT NUMBER and BID DATE as identified on this Notice to Bidders.

Sealed bids must be delivered to the City Clerk of the City of Newark at 37101 Newark Boulevard, Second Floor Administration Office, Newark, California 94560, before 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The bid opening will be held using a hybrid format. At that time, all bids will be publicly opened, examined, and declared in the City Council Chambers at the City of Newark David W. Smith City Hall, 37101 Newark Boulevard, First Floor, Newark, California. To attend the bid opening by web browser, please use the Zoom link below for video and audio: From a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86499525031?pwd=tczVf7LbhKr AQeStNJeDGXrYGvOaeM.1

Webinar ID: 845 7248 9853, Passcode: 384706 (to supplement a device without audio, or to just call in, please also join by phone: US: +1-669-900-6833.

City of Newark David W. Smith City Hall is currently open during limited hours only, Monday through Thursday and every other Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The City will continue to comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and local health agencies to provide a safe workplace for City staff and customers. In the event a new or updated COVID-19 Health Order is issued preventing the delivery or opening of bids as prescribed above in this Notice To Contractors, alternative provisions will be made for bid submittals at the same time and location. Any such provisions will be made available to all plan holders with an Addendum.

The improvements are generally described as follows: Asphalt concrete overlay and patch paving on various streets within the City of Newark. The scope of work includes traffic control, asphalt concrete roadway surface wedge/ conform/full width grinding, localized full depth asphalt concrete patch paving of various depths, grading, placement of asphalt concrete, installation of temporary pavement delineation, replacing and/or adjusting existing utility/City monument frames and covers to finished grade, application of thermoplastic traffic striping and pavement legends, replacing and installing traffic signal loops and installing handholes, and other related items of work as needed to complete the public works improvements.

The Bidder, in the preparation of the bid, needs to consider the cost of disposal of the excavated material in the event the removed asphalt concrete includes previously placed pavement reinforcing fabric and may not be accepted at asphalt concrete production plants for recycling.

Plans and Specifications for the work, as well as a list of plan holders, may be obtained in electronic (PDF) format from the City of Newark Public Works Department, free of charge, via email delivery by emailing Ms. Helen Gordon at helen.gordon@newarkca.gov or call (510) 578-4452. All technical questions should be directed to Mr. Michael Carmen, Assistant Engineer, at (510) 578 4320 or by email to michael.carmen@newarkca.gov.

No pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this project. However, Bidders are strongly urged to visit the job site before submitting bids. Submission of a bid shall be considered as an acknowledgement of site investigation.

The Contractor shall possess a Class A California Contractors license at the time bids are opened. The Contractor must be properly licensed as a contractor from contract award through Contract acceptance (Public Contract Code § 10164).

The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond. Items of work in conjunction with this project are included in the proposal. Bids are required for the entire work described herein.

As of July 1, 2014, all Contractors bidding on this project are required to register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and to pay the required annual fee. Under California Labor Code section 1771.1, as amended by SB 854, unless registered with the DIR, a Contractor may not bid or be listed as a Subcontractor for any bid proposal submitted for public works projects on or after March 1, 2015.

The City of Newark reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any minor informalities, irregularities and/or bid non-responsiveness that does not influence the competitive nature of the bid. This project has Additive Alternate Bids which may or may not be included in any contract to be awarded.

Additive Alternate Bid No. 1 for the work on Geranium Street and Geranium Court, Additive Alternate Bid No. 2 for work on Cleremont Drive and Cuire Place, and Additive Alternate Bid No. 3 for work on Concord Street and Fountaine Avenue will be considered in determining the basis of the lowest bid.

Additive Alternate Bid Nos. 4 and No. 5 for work on behalf of the Alameda County Water District (ACWD) and Union Sanitary District (USD) respectively will not be considered in determining the basis of the lowest bid. The City Council will

award the project, if it is awarded, to the lowest responsible Bidder as determined by the Total Base Bid plus Additive Alternate Bid No. 1, 2, and 3.

The City of Newark hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business and women owned business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, including a perception that the person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics in consideration for an award.

Pursuant to Section of 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall pay all their employees performing labor under this Contract salaries or wages at least equal to the general prevailing wage rates for the particular crafts, classifications or types of workers employed on this project. These wage rates appear in the latest Department of Industrial Relations publication. Future effective wage rates which have been predetermined and are on file with the Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in said publication and are available on the internet at www.dir. ca.gov.

Dated: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

NEETU SALWAN, City Clerk

City of Newark, Alameda County, California

Publish Dates: 04/07/2026, 04/14/2026, 04/21/2026 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

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Notice is hereby given that this is an Online Bid Process; only bids submitted through the online portal will be accepted. Please log on or register at https://procurement. opengov.com/portal/acgov. RFP #2026-ACSSA-AAAFAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAMS To Attend Networking/Bidders Conference No. 1: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 1:30 p.m To Attend Online: Join via Microsoft Teams or Call-in (audio only): +1 415-915-3950 Conference ID: 904 241 72# Networking/Bidders Conference No. 2 : Thursday,April 9, 2026, 9:30 a.m.- To Attend Online: Join via Microsoft Teams or Call-in (audio only): +1 415-9153950 Phone Conference ID: 509 071 266# Response Due by 2:00 PM on May 8, 2026 County Contact: Liza Alvarez (510) 267-8698 or via email: liza.Alvarez@acgov. org Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org or https://procurement. opengov.com/portal/acgov 4/7/26 CNS-4029965#

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the City Council of the City of Newark at its City Council meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at or after 7:00 p.m. will review adjustments to existing fees for services or functions performed by the City in a governmental and/or proprietary capacity. Specifically, amendments will be made to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Master Fee Schedule to update Administrative Services, Police Services, Fire Services, Recreation, Development, Maintenance, Construction Development, and Community Development Maintenance for various fees. Data establishing the estimated cost required to provide the service for which the fee or service charge is levied and the revenue sources anticipated to provide the service will be available to the public at the Office of the City Clerk beginning April 16, 2026. Please email the City Clerk at city. clerk@newark.org or call 510-578-4278 to obtain a copy. Further details on how to participate in the meeting will be set forth in the meeting agenda which is anticipated to be posted by 5 pm on April 16, 2026 at https://www. newarkca.gov/departments/city-manager-s-office/meetingsagendas-minutes. If you have any questions regarding viewing or participating in the meeting, after reviewing the posted agenda, then contact the City Clerk at city.clerk@ newark.org.

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 City of Newark at, or prior to, the public hearing. This notice is also posted on the City Hall bulletin board. For further inquiries, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (510) 578-4266.

Publication: Tri City Voice April 7 and April 14, 2026 /s/ Neetu Salwan, CMC City Clerk 4/7, 4/14/26

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CITY COUNCIL OF NEWARK | PUBLIC NOTICE INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Newark, on Thursday, April 9, 2026,will introduce an ordinance and will consider the adoption of the proposed ordinance on Thursday, April 23, 2026, the title of which is: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AMENDING THE NEWARK MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.14, “PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE”, SECTIONS 2.14.010 THROUGH SECTION 2.14.040 TO INCREASE THE NUMBER AND CHANGE THE DESCRIPTION OF PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE MEMBERS Summary of the Proposed Ordinance: The proposed ordinance amends to expand the committee from five members—comprising one Newark high school student and two alternates—to ten members, including one non-voting Newark high school student serving a one-year term, with no alternates. Reading the entire ordinance is necessary to fully understand its provisions. A certified copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance is available for public review at the Office of the City Clerk, located at Newark City Hall, 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA, on or before April 3, 2026

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This notice is also posted on the City Hall bulletin board. For further inquiries, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (510) 578-4266. This summary was prepared by the City Clerk pursuant to Government Code § 36933.

DATED: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

/s/ Neetu Salwan, CMC City Clerk 4/7/26

City of Newark

State of California NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

CNS-4028937#

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the City of Newark will receive bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation and services necessary for the construction and completion of: 2026 Newark Parks Playground Equipment Replacement & Park Improvements - Jerry Raber Ash Street Park (CIP001407), Mirabeau Park (CIP001408), Birch Grove Park (CIP001409)

The work is located at Jerry Raber Ash Street Park, Mirabeau Park, & Birch Grove Park in the City of Newark, CA and generally consists of the following: procure and receive playground equipment sets from referenced from dave bang associates, and Ross Recreation or approved equal. Demolish, remove, and off-haul existing playground equipment including foundation and ground mulch fiber. Provide footing and foundation per manufacture specifications, compact sub-base, install resilient rubber flooring, and install playground equipment. All equipment is to be installed per manufacturer’s specifications with consideration to playground fall heights. Off-haul and dispose of all debris and unused material from the sites. The existing play area boundary curbs and park pathways are to be protected and to remain in place. Resilient paving should include site work, preparation and installation of poured in place rubber paving for all play areas by Surface America, XGrass, Flexground, or approved equal including compacted sub-base. The depth of resilient paving should be installed for the appropriate equipment fall heights. The climbing boulder at Mirabeau Park will be entirely new construction and will require earthwork and new curbs to contain new resilient paving. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, temporary construction fencing, and restroom facilities, and incidentals as necessary to complete the work in accordance with these project specifications, general specifications, standard specifications, and special provisions, and all drawings and details as included with these contract documents. A no-fee permit shall be obtained from the building department. The Contractor shall complete all the work within one-hundred thirty-five (135) Calendar Days from the beginning date specified in the Notice to Proceed.

The Engineer’s opinion of probable costs for the project is approximately $3,264,344.00. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this project as the playgrounds are complete tear downs. A staging plan will need to be submitted to the City Engineer for approval prior to starting work. Bidders are required to visit the job sites before submitting bids. Submission of a bid shall be considered as an acknowledgement of investigation of all sites. Bid alternates vary at each site and should be reviewed on an individual basis. The award of contract, if it is awarded, will be to the lowest responsible Bidder as determined by the Total Base Bid. Pursuant to Section 20103.8 of the Public Contract Code, the City reserves the right to add/delete any or all of the additive Alternate Bids after the lowest responsible bidder has been determined. The addition of Additive Alternate Bids does not change the basis by which the project will be awarded.

A California Class A or B contractor’s license is required to bid this contract. Contractor shall also possess a C61/D34 and C61/D12 contractor’s license or designate qualified subcontractors. The City of Newark will accept Bids only from Bidders, along with all Subcontractors listed in the Bidder’s Subcontractor List, that are currently registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. Subject to Labor Code Sections 1771.1(c) and (d), any Bid not complying with Labor Code Section 1725.5, shall be returned and not considered; provided that if Bidder is a joint venture (Business & Professions Code Section 7029.1) or if federal funds are involved in the Contract (Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)), The City may accept a non-complying Bid provided that Bidder and all listed Subcontractors are registered at the time of Contract award.

Bidders shall submit a completed Bond Accompanying Bid form as provided for in the Special Provisions accompanied by a cashier’s check, certified check (certified without qualification and drawn on a solvent bank of the State of California or a National Bank doing business in the State of California) or completed Bond Accompanying Bid form of not less than 10% of the Base Bid, payable to the City. The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and a performance bond in the amount of 100% of total bid price payable to the City. Each bid must be in accordance with the provisions of the contract documents now on file with the City Engineer, City of Newark, Newark, California, which contract documents are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Bidding documents contain the full description of the Work and may be obtained from Newarkca.gov: https:// www.newarkca.gov/departments/public-works/bid-openingsand-rfp-s. Potential bidders are responsible for obtaining a complete bid set. Plans and Specifications for the work, list of plan holders, and any technical questions may be obtained in electronic (PDF) format, free of charge, by emailing Tim Au, Associate Civil Engineer at tim.au@newarkca.gov or by calling (510) 578-4298. This Project is subject to prevailing wage compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. The successful Bidder shall comply with all prevailing wage laws applicable to the Project, and related requirements contained in the Contract Documents. Copies of the general prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the Contract, as determined by Director of the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, are on file at the Public Works Department, may be obtained from the California Department of Industrial Relations website (http://www.dir. ca.gov/OPRL/dprewagedetermination.htm) and are deemed included in the Bidding Documents. Upon request, the City of Newark will make available copies to any interested party. All Contractors bidding on this project are required to register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and to

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pay the required annual fee. Under California Labor Code section 1771.1, as amended by SB 854, unless registered with the DIR, a Contractor may not bid or be listed as a Subcontractor for any bid proposal submitted for public works projects on or after March 1, 2015. Proof of compliance with insurance requirements (including certificates of insurance and additional insured endorsements) shall be provided by the successful contractor. Coverage shall be for the following amounts: (a) Commercial General Liability - $3,000,000 each occurrence, $6,000,000 each aggregate, (b) Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 each occurrence, and (c) Worker’s Compensation/Employer’s Liability - $1,000,000 each occurrence. The Contractor shall perform with his/her own organization, work of a value amounting to not less than fifty (50) percent of the remainder obtained by subtracting from the total original value the sum of any items that may be designated as “Specialty Items” in the Special Provisions. Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope. The envelope shall be sealed and clearly marked on its face with the Bidder’s name, address and the notation “SEALED BID ENCLOSED, CITY OF NEWARK” with an identification of the PROJECT NAME, PROJECT NUMBER and BID DATE as identified on this Notice to Bidders. If the bid is sent by mail, the sealed bid envelope shall be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope/box. The mailing envelope/box shall also be clearly marked on its face with the notation “SEALED BID ENCLOSED, CITY OF NEWARK” with an identification of the PROJECT NAME, PROJECT NUMBER and BID DATE as identified on this Notice to Bidders.

Sealed bids must be delivered to the City Clerk of the City of Newark at 37101 Newark Boulevard, Second Floor Administration Office, Newark, California 94560, before 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Electronic bids shall not be accepted. At that time, or as soon thereafter as is practical, all bids will be publicly opened, examined, and declared.at the City of Newark David W. Smith City Hall, 37101 Newark Boulevard, First Floor Council Chambers. The tentative schedule for this Project is as follows: April 2, 2026, 3:00 p.m. - Deadline for Bid questions April 21, 2026, 11:00 a.m. - Bid Opening May 29, 2026 - Anticipated Award of Construction Contract

The City of Newark reserves the right to reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional bids, and to waive any minor informalities, irregularities and/or bid non-responsiveness that does not influence the competitive nature of the bid.

Dated: March 10, 2026

NEETU SALWAN, City Clerk, City of Newark, Alameda County, California

Publication Dates: 3/10/2026, 3/17/2026, 3/24/2026, 3/31/2026, 4/7/2026, 4/14/2026

3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

PROBATE

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HENRY SHIH CHUAN WU CASE NO. 26PR178094

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: HENRY SHIH CHUAN WU

A Petition for Probate has been filed by RITA LIM YEE WU in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA.

The Petition for Probate requests that RITA LIM YEE WU be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 5/6/2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 BCH Room 202 located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court

and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: 61 TISSIACK COURT, FREMONT, CA 94539, Telephone: 510-386-9957 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ERIC CHARLES LARSON CASE NO. 26PR177304

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ERIC CHARLES LARSON

A Petition for Probate has been filed by SCOTT GREGORY LARSON in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA.

The Petition for Probate requests that SCOTT GREGORY LARSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 5/4/2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.

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.

Petitioner: 18 BRIDGETOWN BEND, CORONADO, CA 92118, Telephone: 408-315-2503 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26 CNS-4029259#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA LAWRENCE LARSON CASE NO. 26PR177305

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: PATRICIA LAWRENCE LARSON AKA PATRICIA LAWRENCE

A Petition for Probate has been filed by SCOTT GREGORY LARSON in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA.

The Petition for Probate requests that SCOTT GREGORY LARSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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 5/4/2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.

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.

Petitioner: 18 BRIDGETOWN BEND, CORONADO, CA 92118, Telephone: 408-315-2503 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/26

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CAROL DARLEEN SCHERLIE CASE NO. 26PR176240

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CAROL DARLEEN SCHERLIE

A Petition for Probate has been filed by MARIA MCMILLAN in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA.

The Petition for Probate requests that MARICA MCMILLAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 4/20/2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 201 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.

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.

Attorney for Petitioner: PHILLIP CAMPBELL, 1970 BROADWAY, SUITE 625, OAKLAND, CA 94612, Telephone: 510-832-0742 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/26

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SHARON ELANE WORMLEY CASE NO. 26PR166293

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SHANE ELANE WORMLEY

A Petition for Probate has been filed by NATASHA LYNN NEWSON in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA.

The Petition for Probate requests that NATASHA NEWSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on MAY 4, 2026 at 10:15 A.M. in Dept. 201 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.

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four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: NATASHA LYNN NEWSON, 505 CENTRAL PACIFIC STREET, LATHROP, CA 95330, Telephone: 650-720-5077 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/26

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Title Order No.: 2495918CAD Trustee Sale No.: 24-01985A

Reference No.: 21-12061 APN: 519-1692-137 14 Shaniko Cmn Fremont, CA 94539-8101 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 2/15/2022. 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 4/14/2026 at 12:00 PM , A.S.A.P. COLLECTION SERVICES, as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 2/16/2022 as Document No. 2022036177 Book n/a Page n/a of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, property owned by: Christopher C Shapter WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER

FOR CASH, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state of federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state made payable to Platinum Resolution Services, Inc.) At: At the Fallon Street emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA 94612 Said sale shall be subject to a 90 day right of redemption period per the requirements of the California Civil Code section 5715(b). All rights, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land therein, under Assessors’ Parcel Number: 519-1692-137 The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 14 Shaniko Cmn Fremont, CA 94539-8101 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 pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $45,801.87 Estimated Accrued Interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale The claimant, Mission Terrace Condominium Owners’ Association under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said 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 mortgagee, beneficiary, 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 (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Website at www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case 24-01985A. 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 Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 9390772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 24-01985A to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR Date: 2/25/2026 For Sales Information Please Call (916) 939-0772 or go to www.nationwideposting.com A.S.A.P. Collection Services, as Trustee by: Platinum Resolution Services, Inc., as Agent 2300 Sylvan Avenue #576766 Modesto, CA 95355 209-6614368 Jeanne Jordan, Vice President NPP0485610 To: TRICITY VOICE 03/24/2026, 03/31/2026, 04/07/2026 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/26

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Washington Health Recognized for Exceptional Stroke Care,

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We’re recognized for excellence in stroke care by the nation’s leading health care organizations.

The Joint Commission granted Washington Health full recertification of its Advanced Primary Stroke Program. The Stroke Program certification process is designed to help organizations continuously provide safe, highquality care, treatment, and services. Washington Health received recertification for two more years and received no recommendations for improvement, which is the highest outcome possible for recertification.

The American Heart Association acknowledges Washington Health’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations. The hospital earned the Get With the Guidelines — Stroke Gold Plus with Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

Washington Health is an Advanced Primary Stroke Center serving Southern Alameda County by providing high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

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