Tri-City Voice December 2, 2025 by Weeklys

Film about unhoused generates discussion

Feds charge San Leandro councilman in bribery investigation

● Charges against Bryan Azevedo include wire fraud and misuse of status as elected official

● Supervisors, city council and school board members gather for screening

By Roelle Balan

A documentary screening of Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness took place at Washington Health’s Anderson Auditorium in Fremont on Nov. 20.

Federal prosecutors have charged San Leandro Councilmember Bryan Azevedo with accepting bribes and making false statements to investigators. According to the filing, Azevedo used his status as an elected official in an attempt to obtain city contracts for the owners of a storage container housing company.

Director Don Sawyer and cinematographer Tim Hashko were at the event to answer questions about their film. Fremont City Councilmember Kathy Kimberlin and United Way of the Bay Area organized the event.

Mayor Juan González said in a video posted on social media platforms that the investigation is a private legal matter between Azevedo and the U.S. Department of Justice.

Before the documentary started, Sawyer said to the audience, “Homelessness is happening everywhere. Homelessness is nobody’s fault.”

“The investigation involves allegedly illegal conduct connected to the potential purchase of shipping container housing by the city, but to be clear, the City of San Leandro never requested or even purchased any of these housing units,” said González.

After the screening a el of local leaders and elected officials held a discussion. The panel included Alameda County Supervisor of District 2 Elisa Marquez, Alameda County housing director John Lo, Abode Services CEO

The U. S. Attorney’s offic

CHRISTMAS TIME Arguably the most well-known ballet, ‘The Nutcracker’ is a staple of the holiday season.

State meet

Mission Valley athletes compete at cross country championship. 22

Ballet prepares for 47th ‘Nutcracker’

Ever green Coniferous branches decorate winter containers. 6

This delicious dessert has a rich history. 6

Adopt-a-Family

Viola Blythe and League of Volunteers help families. 12 Sing aloha Hayward Hawaiian music continues. 14

● Ballet Petit’s legacy brings joy to dancers and community

By Ava Acharya

production the community knows it as today.

Pie Dreams do come true

● Family-owned business emphasizes quality, community and intention in their pies

But it’s more than just a performance. The Nutcracker offers an opportunity for community and growth, according to the artistic director and founder of Ballet Petit, Peggy Peabody. Ballet Petit’s 47th Nutcracker performance is set for Dec. 6 at 2pm and 7pm at Chabot College Center for the Performing Arts.

“I’m always reminding them that we’re living this year on the shoulders of the people who came before us,” Peabody said. “This didn’t come from nowhere.”

ABy April Ramos

In a large shopping center stands a little shop of dreams—Pie Dreams. The family-owned pie shop opened in 2023 and has made an

s the holiday season fast approaches, young dancers work tirelessly to perfect their craft and movements towards one shared performance, The Nutcracker Arguably the most well-known ballet, The Nutcracker is a staple of the holiday season.

Peabody began her production as a small showcase in her mother’s preschool in 1979. Growing up, this was the first year that Peabody was not in a Nutcracker performance and she felt that absence.

of Pie Dreams. His Newark shop opened in 2023, but the journey there emerged from the need to explore a passion that had been shelved for years.

impression on the community, which can be seen with the lines that have been known to form around the shop.

Peabody credits this growth to the hard work of both her performers, staff and parent volunteers, many of whom have been at Ballet Petit for years.

Open doors

Artists host behind-thescenes studio look. 14

End of a season Logan’s ag football team closes inaugural season. 26

Owner and “piesmith,” Ricky Davis, is the man behind the dream, counter and kitchen

Over the years, the show has grown into the full-scale

In 2015, while working a fulltime corporate job, Davis had an ankle injury that restricted his mobility for months. During this time, a simple conversap

“We’ve always had a huge effort with parents, which has been a gift,” Peabody said.

New business Chavez Supermarket opens in Newark. 22

school power. 27

FAMILY BUSINESS Owner Ricky Davis’ wife, Ann, and two kids have been a part of Pie Dreams since its inception.

Photos courtesy of Ricky Davis

Pumpkin pie is one of the seasonal options on the rotating menu.

Closed loophole San Leandro introduces new tobacco ordinance. 8

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High school drama ‘Heathers’ musical kills it on Ohlone stage. 14

Rivian R1S SUV combines screen controls with old

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Over the years, dancers have put their own spin on the roles.

Since its first staging in 1979, Peggy Peabody’s version of ‘The Nutcracker’ has grown into a full-scale production.

News from Washington Health •

Reclaim a Better Night’s Sleep Expert Advice on Sleep Apnea Treatment

Options

With sleep apnea, the upper airway becomes blocked or partially blocked, causing the sleeper to wake up to breathe. The cycle of restricted airflow, waking, sleeping, then waking again continues throughout the night. This cycle stops the individual from sleeping soundly and prevents vital organs from getting sufficient oxygen. Untreated, sleep apnea can lead to fatigue, headaches, irritability and other more serious health issues.

What if you or a family member suffers from sleep apnea and have found that the standard CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) treatment doesn’t help? Neither does the dental mouthpiece often recommended as an alternative. What now?

“Inspire®, a minimally invasive surgical alternative, is providing relief to those individuals for whom CPAP and dental mouthpieces aren’t working,” says Jason Van Tassel, MD, a Washington Health Medical Group ENT and otolaryngology physician. “In use for more than 10 years, recent surgical refinements have made the procedure even more effective and popular,” he adds.

Dr. Van Tassel explains: The two-hour outpatient surgical procedure involves placing a miniature computing device (CPU) under the skin in the chest area. A nerve stimulator from the CPU is connected internally to some of the branches that control tongue

protrusion. When the patient initiates a breath, it is detected by a sensor lead that communicates with the CPU. It then sends a signal to the tongue to move it out of the way, alleviating the obstruction, while at the same time

coordinating with the patient’s natural breathing cycle. The net effect is that the obstructive sleep apnea is alleviated.

The patient uses a remote control device similar to a computer mouse to start, pause or stop the sensor from running. The patient starts the device when he or she goes to bed and turns it off in the morning. It can be paused during the night if the patient gets up and then restarted. It’s totally under the control of the patient and can be kept nearby.

Between 30% to 50% of persons suffering from sleep apnea can’t tolerate CPAP. “They have difficulty with the face mask or have other health issues that interfere with effective CPAP use,” explains Dr. Van Tassel. “They end up not using it, discarding it.”

Often a dental mouthpiece is recommended for those unable to tolerate CPAP. The mouthpiece keeps the mouth open enough for air to flow. The dental mouthpiece is successful in 20% to 30% of those who try it, but often can cause other dental or jaw issues.

Sleep apnea affects 8% to 10% of the public across all ages. In children, it’s often caused by tonsils or adenoids and can be corrected by surgically removing one or both.

Dr. Van Tassel sees 20 to 30 patients a week suffering from sleep apnea. Approximately 20% undergo the Inspire surgical option. A month following the surgery, patients undergo tests to make sure the system is working correctly along with training on how to properly use the device.

Health insurance companies may require apnea patients to try CPAP and/or a dental mouthpiece first before approving the surgical alternative. Dr. Van Tassel notes, “This can be frustrating for some patients who are exhausted by their sleep deprivation. But once they have worked through the system, they can find relief with Inspire.”

To learn more about Dr. Van Tassel or the Ear, Nose and Throat services at Washington Health, visit mywtmf.com/services/ear-nose-throat/ or scan the below QR code.

“Inspire, a minimally invasive surgical alternative, is providing relief to those individuals for whom CPAP and dental mouthpieces aren’t working.”

Jason Van Tassel, MD

News from Washington Health •

From No Sleep to Sound Sleep

Sleep Apnea Device Changes Patient’s Life

Imagine waking up after a full night’s sleep and wanting to take a nap. Or being frustrated by constant lack of concentration from exhaustion.

That was the reality for health care administrator Melissa Corona of Lathrop. For as long as she could remember, she suffered from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a chronic condition that disturbs the sleep cycle and prevents oxygen from reaching vital organs. It can raise one’s risk of heart attack or stroke, and cause arrhythmia, and even death.

The National Academy of Sleep Medicine estimates that approximately 26 million Americans have OSA, and it’s considered an underdiagnosed condition. In sleep apnea, as people fall asleep, airway muscles relax and in some cases, the tongue rests into a position that blocks breathing. As the body tries to solve the problem, a person awakens and falls asleep many times, disrupting the sleep cycle. People wake up feeling like they never slept.

“I woke up tired – completely exhausted – my entire life,” says Corona, the mother of three grown children. “I never felt rested, and it had been like this forever.”

CPAP Wasn’t Comfortable

She was officially diagnosed with OSA seven years ago, and over the years attempted to manage it on her own. Corona tried the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, the gold standard breathing device for OSA, but couldn’t tolerate it. “I didn’t like it and never used it,” she says. CPAP involves

wearing a face mask attached to a hose that was uncomfortable for her.

Last year, Corona sought a permanent solution. “I said to myself, ‘I’m not going to live like this for the second half of my life.’” She went to see Washington Health otolaryngologist Jason Van Tassel, MD, an ear, nose and throat specialist, and head and neck surgeon, who had the right solution for her. After surgery to fix her deviated septum, Dr. Van Tassel suggested she consider Inspire, an implantable device

that gives pulses to airway muscles to keep them open so people can breathe regularly and sleep soundly.

The two-hour surgery has improved a lot over the past few years, and involves implanting a miniature computing device under the skin in the chest. The device’s nerve stimulator is connected internally to control the nerve to the airway muscles and tongue if it falls into a place that blocks breathing. The device then sends a signal to the tongue to move it out of the way, alleviating the obstruction, while also coordinating with the patient’s natural breathing cycle. The patient uses a small remote control to start, stop, or pause the device.

“It’s so easy to use,” explains Corona. “I push the button on the little remote control before I go to sleep, and I’m asleep before it starts doing its thing. When I wake up, I turn it off.”

Feeling Better with Inspire

Corona is happy to report that she has a lot more energy now and feels rested. “Before this, I was tired all the time. It was extremely discouraging. I couldn’t do anything. I wanted a nap the minute I woke up. I felt like the majority of my life was spent napping (or wishing I could!). I didn’t feel like I was able do the things I should. It wasn’t a good lifestyle.”

Now, she feels much better, and has a lot of energy for life, including playing with her two grandchildren.

“Inspire has been life-changing,” she adds. “If I had known about this earlier, I would’ve gotten it a long time ago. I feel like I can concentrate and be who I am.” Her advice for others suffering from OSA is to talk to their doctor and ask about Inspire. “Don’t overthink it” she urges. “You won’t regret it. It has changed my life. Now I look forward to getting adequate sleep.”

For more information on Dr. Van Tassel and the Inspire procedure, visit mywtmf.com/find-a-doctor/jason-rvan-tassel-md/

“Inspire has been life-changing. If I had known about this earlier, I would’ve gotten it a long time ago. I feel like I can concentrate and be who I am.”

Melissa Corona

Melissa Corona

By Samantha Campos

The holiday season is upon us, but it doesn’t arrive the same way for everyone. It doesn’t even arrive the same way for me anymore. When I was a child, oh-so-many years ago, December meant singing carols, “trimming” the tree, and watching the cookies we left for Santa mysteriously disappear overnight.

In my 20s and 30s, living in Hawaii and far from home, it looked different: improvised “Friendsgivings,” backyard luaus, kalua pork, ice-cold beer, and someone strumming a ukulele under the swaying palms. Later, back on the mainland, the holidays took on a familiar rhythm again—tables crowded with extended family, friends drifting in and out, and elaborate meals that somehow always required twice as many pots as expected.

Holiday memories carry us forward Social security’s meager increase Cyclist on Morrsion Canyon Road barrier

I feel this was not good news for all recipients of special security benefits.

And the truth is: The Social Security Administration’s annual COLA (cost of living adjustment) will go up by 2.8% in the beginning of the new year (January 2026). Roughly speaking, 71 million social security recipients will receive no more than $56 an average increase every month in the bank account. This is in context of a 3.2% increase in their benefits in 2024 after a historically large 8.7% benefit increase in 2023 that was brought on by record 40% high inflation.

Most seniors who say the COLA won’t help much in their

Then, in December

2013, I lost my mother. Suddenly, the holidays became something else entirely. Grief has its own calendar, its own tides, and it rolls in especially hard during the season built around family gatherings. My step-father passed last November, compounding that ache.

Grief has taught me many things, but most of all: compassion. This time of year can feel lonely, complicated or unbearably pressure-filled for people moving through loss— whether that loss comes from death, distance, strained family dynamics or financial stress, layered atop a season that tells us, relentlessly, to be merry.

The data bears out what many of us quietly know: A

2024 American Psychiatric Association poll found that 28% of Americans feel more stress during the holidays; among them, 47% named grief as a major cause. A 2022 survey by ValuePenguin reported that 55% of Americans experience holiday loneliness, with over a third saying grief is part of the reason.

Holiday grief is real. Talking about it matters. And thankfully, our community offers places where those conversations can happen (see resources below). When my partner’s parents passed the year after my mother, we created a new ritual— sharing a memory before a holiday meal. It helped. So do small acts of service, tiny pockets of gratitude and—always—pies. Lots and lots of pies.

I remain deeply grateful for the blessings in my life, perhaps even more so now. If you’re grieving this season, I hope

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

ability to pay their expenses. Because other items that have become more expensive in the past two years including gasoline, auto insurance and food items.

I feel that costs are getting out of control at all levels and older Americans are increasingly struggling to keep up in today’s economy. I can guarantee that a COLA of right around 3% to 4% for recipients is moderate enough to keep up with rising prices.

And I urge the social security administration commissioner to increase COLA benefit 2026 before it goes into bank accounts.

Zafar Yousufzai Fremont

you find space to honor your loved ones—and to be gentle with yourself.

Local support:

• Washington Health: Offers a weekly, in-person support group for adults grieving a loss. Call 510.818.6569.

• GriefShare at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church: A free, in-person 13-week program that meets on Saturdays; participants can join in any week. Call Carol Ramos or Stephen Minister at 510.299.2171.

• Mission Hospice & Home Care: Provides grief support groups and workshops, including resources to help you understand the grief process and cope with holiday-related stress. Call 650.554.1000 or 408.554.2434.

• Fremont Memorial Chapel: Offers a grief support group that meets on Tuesdays and provides online resources as well. Call 510.793.8900.

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Dear Fremont City Council and public works personnel, I have resided in Fremont for 26 years, and have ridden my bike up Morrison Canyon Road for 24 years (I lived here for two years before discovering this gem). Morrison Canyon Road is an oasis of serenity, safety and beauty.

It is hard to put into words the zen of pushing oneself up that climb on a bike, engaging every ounce of determination and will, cheered on by the natural beauty, and freed from the omnipresent threat of cars. There is NO OTHER place like this in Fremont.

I wrote to the Alameda Board of Supervisors to urge them not to abandon control

There is no other place like this in Fremont

over this vital section of roadway, but they did not care and let it slip away. Now, I write to you, my fellow citizens, urging you to preserve one of the few things that make Fremont a desirable place to live.

There is currently an illegal gate blocking access to this road. Please use your authority to remove this barrier and restore public access.

Gary Walker, cyclist and voter Fremont

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HOME &GARDEN

CREATE YOUR OWN WINTER CONTAINERS

Evergreen boughs, cones and berries make colorful displays

By Melinda Myers

Add a bit of seasonal beauty to your front steps, window boxes and other outdoor spaces with winter containers. Fill them with greenery, berries, cones, baubles and more. You’ll find many of these items in your own backyard and more at your favorite garden retailer.

Collect a few evergreen stems, interesting seedheads and pods, colorful stems, and fruit- and berry-covered branches from your landscape. Plants you enjoy in the winter garden are good candidates to include.

Many native plants make excellent additions to winter containers. Include berry-laden stems of plants like winterberry, dried flowers of smooth hydrangea, colorful stems of red twig dogwood, branches of paper bark birches and fruit from native crabapples, hawthorns and roses.

Collect a few evergreen cones and harvest some stems topped with seedheads and pods from gardens and native plantings. Add some airy texture and motion to your winter containers with native and ornamental grasses. Leave them in their natural state or add some paint and glitter for a bit of bling. Do not include invasive plants like phragmites, teasel and oriental bittersweet. These will drop seeds in your landscape and soon become a problem in your gardens and surrounding natural spaces. Convert one or two of your summer or fall containers into a winter display or start with an empty planter. Make sure the container you select can tolerate winter weather. Concrete, iron, metal, wood and fiberglass containers are best suited for year-round use. Even plastic pots will last for a few years when left outside and kept safe from damage by snow shovels and snow blowers.

Make sure the pot has drainage holes to prevent waterlogged soil and water from overflowing the pot. Fill the container, up to an inch below the rim, with a well-drained potting mix, sand or topsoil. The soil helps hold the greenery, twigs and other materials in place and adds weight to keep the pot upright throughout the winter. Add a rock to the bottom of lightweight containers to prevent them from blowing over in the wind.

Use a mix of evergreens to provide a variety of textures, various shades of green and a backdrop for the items. Pine, spruce, arborvitae, boxwood and junipers may be growing in your landscape and most of these are available at garden centers. Spruce tips make it easy to create vertical accents in your containers. Select fresh greenery with pliable branches and firmly attached needles. Secure the stems by placing them at least four inches into the soil.

Next, add the other materials you purchased or collected from your landscape. Create vertical interest with colorful and fruit-laden stems and branches. Tuck in seedheads, pods, cones and colorful branches for added interest throughout the arrangement. Depending on your style, add artificial materials such as ribbon and outdoor ornaments. It’s your opportunity to be creative.

Water thoroughly to remove air pockets and lock your ingredients in place. Keep the soil moist until the potting mix freezes to extend the beauty of your winter arrangement. If possible, set your planter in a sheltered location out of drying winter winds and sunlight to keep it looking good even longer.

Once your container is complete, it’s time to relax and enjoy your favorite winter activities and celebrations.

greenery, colorful stems, cones, berries and more can brighten the landscape all winter long.

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including the ‘Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition’ and ‘Small Space Gardening.’ She hosts The Great Courses’ ‘How to Grow Anything’ streaming courses and the nationally syndicated ‘Melinda’s Garden Moment’ radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for ‘Birds & Blooms’ magazine and her website is MelindaMyers.com.

BRANCH MANAGERS Concrete, iron, metal, wood and fiberglass containers are best suited for year-round use, but plastic can also survive outdoors a few years.

Photos courtesy of MelindaMyers.com

SNOW CONES Winter containers filled with

NEEDLE POINTS Select fresh greenery with pliable branches and firmly attached needles. Secure the stems by placing them at least four inches into the soil.

A holiday village on the hill: the Masonic Homes shines this season

With support to make it easy for older adults to move before the holidays this year.

Perched on 268 acres above Union City, this hillside community transforms into a twinkling holiday village. The Masonic Homes shines each year with walkways strung with lights, occasional carolers filling the courtyards, and a cheerful “Welcome Wagon” of residents greeting newcomers like old friends.

For many, the idea of moving into assisted living during the holidays might sound daunting. But according to the team at the Masonic Homes, it can actually be one of the most uplifting times to make a change. “By

the time someone is ready for assisted living, they’ve already done the hard part: downsizing,” says Amy LaGrant, gerontologist and senior living expert at Masonic Homes. “That makes this season a perfect moment for a fresh start.”

New residents are welcomed with a gift basket, friendly introductions, and a helping hand from the friendly staff and residents who make sure everyone feels right at home.

Throughout December, the community comes alive with

candlelight dinners, concerts, and cozy fireside gatherings, all reminders that life here is meant to be celebrated year-round.

The Masonic Homes is open to the public and offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, all beautifully surrounded by gardens and nature. It is perfect for couples when one spouse wants independent living while their loved one lives in a level of care.

EASY MOVE SUPPORT

Don’t know how to get started? Give the Masonic Homes a call at (510) 462-3505. Our helpful team can offer resources to make your move as seamless (and soon) as possible.

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Download The Best Friend’s Guide to Assisted Living, a free eBook featuring peer-to-peer advice and pricing transparency. Visit MasonicHomesTCV.org to get your copy.

Ready to visit the holiday village on the hill? Call (510) 462-3505 or visit MasonicHomesTCV.org to schedule a tour and learn more.

Documentary explores solutions for the unhoused

Vivian Wan, Washington Health chief inclusion officer Gisela Hernandez, pastor of Niles Discovery Church Jeff Spencer and Niles Main Street Association president Krysten Laine, among others.

The documentary is about solutions to homelessness. One is the Housing First model, where an unhoused person gets to live in a home without any requirements to sign up for drug addiction treatment or mental health services. That way, unhoused people can get permanent housing and supportive services when they are ready to receive them.

Producers of the documentary said the main message of their film is that everybody is working together. When talking about the cities that are succeeding with Housing First, Sawyer said, “They involved their entire community, particularly the business community. The business communities, they are systems people. They are civic minded. And if you approach them with a business case, they normally respond.”

Niles Main Street Association president and Niles business owner Krysten Laine said, “I am very ashamed to say that I have been behind some of the encampment clearings in Niles. When you get calls from the community members because there’s tents being built up against their backyards, they’re seeing needles on the streets, they’re seeing garbage everywhere. Kids are afraid, our seniors are afraid.”

Laine said Niles Main Street Association hires unhoused people for the day when they organize events. “They come out of the woodwork because they want to work. And we give them money to help us run these events,whether it’s sitting at the gates to help people get in and out of our events safely, servicing our bathrooms, garbage, setting up booths… giving people directions, they’re a part of the community.” Niles Main Street Association holds 23 events a year.

Pathways to Services Development founder James Gonzales, a former unhoused person, said, “This whole thing for me, it’s full circle because Housing First works. And a lot of people out there that are unhoused whether you’re talking about Isherwoods or Ardenwood. They really are trying. And there are a lot of barriers.”

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Sawyer said, “Housing First is the good Samaritan and Matthew 25 wrapped into one. It is the most Christlike intervention you could possibly even dream of.” The Bible story he is referring to is about Jesus praising those who fed,

BUILDING BRIDGES ‘Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness’ director Don Sawyer (left) and cinematographer Tim Hashko (right) spoke to the audience before the screening of their documentary on Nov. 20.

took care of, clothed and offered shelter to strangers in need.

Religious organizations working together is reflected in Fremont’s response to homelessness. In a video message played at the event, Mayor Salwan said the city recently added two Safe Parking sites for unhoused people to park their vehicles at St. James Catholic Church and United Methodist Church. He said Fremont’s Housing Navigation Center served nearly 280 people, with 60% moving into stable housing.

Marquez, who represents Hayward, Newark, Union City and parts of Fremont, said Alameda County is investing in solutions to homelessness. County residents passed Measure W several years ago, which will fund the county’s “Home Together Plan.” She said the plan includes $276 million in homelessness prevention, $148 million in rental assistance and $348 million towards shelters. Overall, the county is spending $1.4 billion on solutions to homelessness.

Sawyer said agencies and community leaders working together is the key to solving homelessness. “You have to attack all the stuff, you’ve got prevention going on, you have to keep them from coming in,” he said. “You set a table with health care and law enforcement, elected officials, the mayors, the county.”

Free speaker event focuses on issues of immigration

● League of Women Voters gathers attorneys to share expertise

Submitted by Andrea Schacter

Since the beginning of the second Trump administration, there has been an avalanche of rhetoric and media coverage about the issue of immigration. More recently, federal actions against immigrants have occurred all over the U.S., resulting in detentions, deportations and family separation.

Hardly a day goes by when we don’t learn of yet another ICE raid or see news footage of people being picked off the street or dragged from their vehicles— often without due process. Friends, neighbors and those in our own communities live in fear. What is being done to address this turmoil?

The League of Women Voters of Fremont, Newark and Union City (LWVFNUC), invites the community to the next installment of our speaker series, Defending Our Democracy

For “Issues In Immigration: Keeping Communities Safe,” speakers will inform attendees about actions that are in place in Alameda County and the Tri-Cities designed to respond to federal immigration actions in our own backyard.

For ‘Issues

In Immigration:

Keeping Communities Safe,’

speakers will inform attendees about actions that are in place in Alameda County and the Tri-Cities designed to respond to federal immigration actions in our own backyard

James Wood is a retired litigation attorney with nearly 50 years of civil trial and pro bono experience. His passion has been to provide services to the LGBTQ+ community for the AIDS Legal Referral Panel and at the Transgender Law Center in San Francisco. James will talk about “sanctuary cities,” provide examples of both excellent and inferior policies and evaluate the policy statements of Fremont, Newark and Union City.

Christopher Martinez is the executive director of the East Bay Spanish Speaking Citizens’ Foundation, an Oakland nonprofit serving the immigrant community. He is an immigrant himself, arriving as a child from Guatemala. Martinez has devoted his career to serving immigrant and refugee communities as a way of giving back to those who helped him on his journey.

Alyssa Simpson is an immigration attorney who has been practicing immigration law in various nonprofit agencies for more than 30 years. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley School of Law. Currently, Simpson is part of the legal services team of the Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership.

While our programs remain FREE, we gratefully accept donations. For more information or to join the League, visit lwvfnuc.org. Issues

In Immigration: Keeping Communities Safe

Saturday, Dec. 6

10 - 11:30am

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Ballet Petit puts on ‘Nutcracker’ performance this December

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Additionally, many of the older students have been at Ballet Petit since they were young children, and Nutcracker performances have become an exciting tradition.

“We’ve all been here so long and so many of my best memories of the studio are being backstage at Nutcracker,” said Lilia Anguelouch. Angueloch has been at Ballet Petit for 11 years and is performing this year in the roles of Snow Queen and Chocolate Princess.

“Both of my roles are absolute dream roles,” Angueloch added.

Peabody said that seeing her students advance and move through different roles is one of her favorite parts of the production.

“It’s such a rite of passage,” she said. “It’s something that is really important to the students and their parents.”

The production itself has grown alongside performers, Peabody said, performers like Eunice Chan, who has been dancing and learning at Ballet Petit for 11 years. This year, Chan is performing in the roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and Rat Queen.

“Rat Queen really is my favorite role,” Chan said. “It really is fun to see how other people have interpreted the role, and incorporate my own artistry.”

This freedom which allows dancers to embody roles and shift them when necessary is very important, Peabody said. Typically Nutcracker performances feature a Rat King instead of a Rat Queen.

Peabody noted a previous instance in which a student pointed out racist

caricatures in a dance called Chinese Tea. Now, Ballet Petit’s version is called Tea and the choreography for this dance, as well as some others in the performance, have been changed to be more appropriate and respectful.

Another dancer, Natalie Clausen, said that this support and understanding created a very positive atmosphere which encourages a strong sense of community, a feeling she misses when in other spaces centered around ballet.

“Being here feels homey,” Clausen said.

This year, Clausen is performing as the Sugar Plum Fairy for the second year. And she feels that she’s really been able to grow into the role.

“We’re not just here to teach ballet,” Peabody said. “It’s really important to me that we truly come together as people and as artists.”

Ballet Petit Nutcracker

Saturday, Dec. 6

2pm and 7pm

Chabot College Center for the Performing Arts; Building 1300

25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward balletpetit.com

Tickets: $23 - 30

LET IT SNOW Lilia Anguelouch rehearses as the Snow Queen alongside other students.

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SHOW GOES ON From the first performance at a preschool to a large stage, the show has continued to evolve.

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‘Tis the season with Adopt-a-Family

● Volunteers provide local families with food and gifts

By Charlene Dizon

For decades, the Viola Blythe Community Service Center and League of Volunteers have brought joy and hope to families in need of assistance. This holiday season, they anticipate serving hundreds of families through their annual Adopt-a-Family program.

Adopt-a-Family centers around helping families in the Tri-City Area who may need assistance this holiday season. Decorations, food and gifts are significant when celebrating the holidays, yet many struggle to fulfill even one out of the three. Viola Blythe’s executive director, Debbie Caravalho-Rodriguez, has run Adopt-a-Family for over 20 years and is set to retire at the end of this year.

Though bittersweet about her departure, she fondly reflects on how much the nonprofit has evolved since her mother, Viola Blythe, established it in 1989. Blythe had a difficult childhood herself. Caravalho-Rodriguez explains, “My mom grew up in an orphanage at a young age and was separated from all her siblings. She instilled in me what it was like not having anything growing up.” It was Blythe’s adversity and big heart that led to the vision of the Viola Blythe Community Center.

To keep up with the times, the nonprofit has transitioned the Adopt-a-Family application process from in person to online. Tri-City locals interested in getting adopted can register online and provide their personal wish list. From there, families are matched with the best fit of donors. Viola Blythe volunteers then work on shopping for and collecting the gifts. Families are given meals, clothes, toys and even gift cards.

“It’s so rewarding to see families feel special when they get adopted,” Caravalho-Rodriguez said.

Last year, Viola Blythe helped 18,000 people. This year, the amount has increased to 20,000. The nonprofit has witnessed many challenging circumstances that locals find themselves in, from families misplaced and living in hotel rooms due to devastating fires, to families who have had a child pass away.

“We had a mother who would carry her handicapped son to our facility because they couldn’t afford a wheelchair. She was only 4’9”,” said Caravalho-Rodriguez. “We would always give her a ride home afterwards.” It’s these

stories that emphasize how essential nonprofits like Viola Blythe are.

“It’s a hard job but rewarding because families are grateful to get the support they need,” Caravalho-Rodriguez said.

Viola Blythe is not the only nonprofit with an Adopt-a-Family program; League of Volunteers (LOV) participates as well. LOV executive director Jodie Aquino-Sisk has run the program for the past three years. “We match 100 families with generous and caring sponsors who then provide them with personalized gifts,” she said.

LOV’s Adopt-a-Family program was initiated by LOV founder Shirley Sisk, whose goal was for every child to have something to talk about when they returned to school from the holidays, despite their families enduring hard times.

“These programs are important because there are families who are just one paycheck away from being homeless,” said Aquino-Sisk. “We want to bridge that gap and have them not go

into the New Year feeling like they’re in debt and have to sacrifice food or medications to celebrate the holidays.”

For families who do not get matched, LOV supplements with a box of holiday food and toys from their year-round toy drive. Last year, 100 turkeys and holiday meal boxes were provided to families to make their own holiday dinner, along with additional gifts from sponsors. LOV also shares resources with local nonprofits, including Viola Blythe Community Services and Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank.

Making a family’s holidays feel not only possible but magical is what Aquino-Sisk values the most. She shares a time when an elderly couple in their mid-80s with special needs sons in their 50s and 60s reached out to LOV about participating in the Adopt-a-Family program.

The sons were not only gifted everything off their wish list, but the family was provided a giftcard to Honey Baked Ham as well as a Christmas tree and

decorations. The mother was given her own personalized gift, despite not asking for anything for herself.

Aquino-Sisk said, “What really hit me was knowing she would take care of them until she couldn’t anymore. That dedication was very moving. They absolutely deserved to have a special, magical Christmas.”

The heart of the holidays goes beyond the glitz and glamour often associated with it. Spending time with loved ones and providing for them is what makes the season merry and bright. Nonprofits like Viola Blythe and LOV are why those who may be struggling this holiday season will have the opportunity to rightfully experience Christmas cheer like any other family.

Viola Blythe violablythe.org

LOV lov.org

GIVING BACK Local businesses, such as Atum in Newark, support League of Volunteers by adopting families and participating in the Toy Drive to ensure children in underserved households receive holiday gifts.

Courtesy of LOV

GOOD COMPANY PABCO Gypsum becomes a sponsor for Adopt-a-Family. Courtesy of LOV

TURKEY TROT Viola Blythe volunteers collect turkey donations from Newark Police.

Courtesy of Viola Blythe Community Service Center

Ohlone College kicks off Giving Tuesday

● Community is invited to contribute to the campaign

Submitted by Dr. Celina Barrios

As the world turns toward generosity during the upcoming international observance of #GivingTuesday on Dec. 2, the Ohlone College Foundation is calling upon the surrounding community, alumni, corporate partners and friends to stand united in support of the basic needs of our students.

At a time when federal nutrition support via the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has faced increased strain amid the federal government shutdown, our students continue to face heightened financial pressure and food insecurity.

This year Ohlone College is launching a campaign to help address student basic needs by encouraging our community to join our Giving Tuesday campaign and reaffirm our commitment to student well-being. When donors give to the foundation, their gift will support emergency grants, food assistance and more.

To demonstrate its commitment to meeting this moment of need, the Ohlone College Foundation has pledged $20,000 toward basic-needs support for students and is encouraging community members to match that commitment. With the partnership of donors throughout the region, the foundation seeks to raise a total of $40,000 from now through Dec. 31.

“The ripple effect of one act of generosity is profound,” said Charles S. Sasaki, president and superintendent of Ohlone College. “At a time when essential resources like SNAP benefits face increased uncertainty, our students cannot wait. Through philanthropy, we are creating real relief and crafting safe, hopeful pathways to degrees, careers and community impact.”

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Embrace ‘aloha’ this holiday season with Nā Leo Pilimehana

● Hayward welcomes trio of women singers for music series

By Hugo Vera

Hawaiian dance, song and history will come alive on stage at the upcoming Nā Leo Pilimehana show on Dec. 6 in Hayward. A part of the Hayward Hawaiian Music Series—in partnership with the Hayward Unified School District—this show is the passion project of innovative musical artist Patrick Landeza.

A native of the Bay Area, Landeza made history when he became the first mainland-born Hawaiian to win the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award, the highest yearly music achievement in the Hawaiian islands.

“This is the Hawaiian Grammy, and mainlanders simply don’t win it,” says Landeza. “I did, and I did so by listening to my mentors. When they’ve accepted you, it’s a tremendous honor and a huge responsibility.”

As a renowned traveling music artist, Landeza has brought his array of Hawaiian music shows as far as Washington, D.C. But for him, bringing the show back to the Bay Area was always a task of paramount importance.

“The Bay [Area] has always had this appreciation for native cultures and that goes for the Hayward community that’s been so receptive to Hawaiian culture,” adds Landeza. “As a diverse Bay Area, it’s who we are and what we bring to the table.”

Landenza credits the Bay Area’s sizable Hawaiian population for their help in preserving Hawaiian song and dance and ensuring that future generations continue to enjoy the music of their ancestors.

“The Hayward Music Series brings world-class Hawaiian talent to the East Bay—celebrating culture, community and the spirit of aloha,” states the show’s official announcement. “This unforgettable evening of music, laughter and holiday aloha is the perfect way to kick off the season with friends and family.”

The Nā Leo Pilimehana group, composed of all women, have been active for decades and have produced hits such as “Flying with Angels,” “I Miss You My Hawaii,” “Local Boys” and “Saving Forever for You.”

First founded in 1984 as a group featuring members Nalani Jenkins, Lehua Kalima and Angela Morales, Nā Leo

highest musical honor, the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award. Alex Herrera

Pilimehana have produced 20 number one hits and two songs that have reached the national Top 25 list. They have received 24 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. The group’s name comes from the Hawaiian translation for “the voices blending in warmth.”

Accompanying Nā Leo Pilimehana will be several hula dancers, an addition that Landeza calls “an added treat.”

“The great thing about working with professionals is that they work day in, day out,” says Landeza, “and they can effortlessly work with people they’ve never worked with before and instantly find that synergy.”

Following the show on Dec. 6, the Hawaiian Music Series will resume with “Masters of the Ukulele” on Feb. 21, 2026.

The Hayward Hawaiian Music Series Presents: Nā Leo Pilimehana

Saturday, Dec. 6

7pm

HUSD Performing Arts Center

2390 Panama St., Hayward purplepass.com

Tickets: $35-$55; $75 for VIP admission

Open studios and boutique comes to Newark Dec. 6 and 7

● Local artists offer demos, tours of their studios and unique gifts

Submitted by Adriane Dedic

Enjoy an inspiring weekend chatting with local artists while watching them create new works of art during the annual Newark Artists Open Studios Dec. 6 and 7. From 11am to 4pm each day, people are invited to browse paintings on silk, gorgeous glass platters and vases, oil and acrylic paintings of Tri-City landmarks, and to try on unique wearable art.

Visit four local art studio sites to meet eight talented artists who have created art for gardens, walls, homes and many wonderful gift items just in time for the holidays.

6222 Thornton Ave. is Nancy Benton’s art studio. She creates paintings using mediums such as acrylic and gouache. Best known for urban landscapes, her work also references the environment, pop-culture, social issues, personal identity and humor. She currently exhibits at SF City Art Gallery.

35911 Ruschin Dr. is Adriane Dedic’s art studio. She is a figurative artist who had a textile piece displayed in the De Young Museum in 2023. At first glance, her art looks like a painting, but a closer look shows many layered and stitched small shapes of fabric creating the design. Dedic’s favorite designs are printed on silky fashion scarves.

Emelie Rodgers is displaying her decorative and functional glass at Dedic’s studio. She utilizes many different techniques including painting on glass to create images of sea turtles, mermaids and exotic flora and fauna. Copper inclusions make her pieces shimmer. From large bowls, platters, to vases, ornaments, glass jewelry and holiday gift sets, her creative style is stunning.

36541 Cherry St. is Simone Archer ’s studio where she does finishing touches to paintings that she has started while plein art painting in the midst of nature’s beautiful landscapes, seascapes and favorite Tri-City landmarks. Visitors can see her kiln that she uses to fire decorative ceramic tiles.

Lynn Kozma is Archer’s guest artist. Kozma has an array of cozy knitted and crocheted items including scarves, gloves and mittens, many with whimsical designs.

39675 Cedar Blvd. #135 is Imaginook Art Studio owned by two talented

AIR Simone Archer does plein air painting out in local landscapes, and has a bright and expressive touch with flowers.

artists, Tetiana Taganska and Olga Tymoschuk. When not busy teaching art classes at their studio, Taganska is passionately painting and Tymoschuk is creating masterful ceramic sculptures. Impressionistic landscapes, flowers and portraits are Taganska’s favorite themes. Tymoschuk imbues her ceramic sculptures with emotion and ideas that focus on the human experience.

Textile and jewelry artist Susan Helmer is also at Imaginook. Using watercolor techniques and French liquid dyes, Helmer paints on silk. Best known for her series of picturesque succulents, her subjects range from florals to abstracts. She also will display her beaded jewelry pendants and earrings.

The weekend event is a perfect opportunity to shop unique holiday gifts and know the artist and story behind each creation.

Newark Artists Open Studios

Saturday, Dec, 6 - Sunday, Dec. 7

11am - 4pm

Various locations

AWARD WINNER Patrick Landeza, seen here performing, made history as the first mainland-born Hawaiian to receive the Hawaiian islands’

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FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 2, 2025

BY GEORGIA NICOLS www.georgianicols.com.

All Signs: This week starts out upbeat with Monday being a productive day, with a hint of romance. On Tuesday, this romance becomes full-bodied while Venus dances with Pluto. Some will feel a sense of romantic destiny. “It was written in the stars!” The Full Moon on Thursday further intensifies romantic partnerships; however, this particular Full Moon heightens our need for self-autonomy. This can’t be ignored because on Sunday, we have a Grand Trine, combined with a rare trine between Mercury and Saturn.

Aries the Ram (March 21-April 20): Your desire to get a change of scenery is still strong. Be open to new romance with someone who is different—perhaps from another culture or country. This week is the time to look inward and reflect upon deeper, psychological truths. Thursday’s Full Moon might trigger arguments about politics or religion. Note: Steer clear of controversy because right now, your ruler fiery Mars is in the part of your chart that has domain over philosophy, higher education, politics and religion, which means you have a stronger than usual urge to defend your beliefs.

Taurus the Bull (April 21-May 20):

You might have strong, psychological compulsions that lead to behaviour that even you don’t understand. This might be triggered by meeting someone who creates a need in you for self-inquiry. Meanwhile, many of you will renew negotiations about finances or shared property. Tie up loose ends with these matters because these are the very areas that might become problematic before Thursday’s Full Moon. It will demand a resolution about financial relationships, negotiations or inheritances— basically, how you share your wealth with someone else.

Gemini the Twins (May 21-June 20):

Remember to get more sleep this week. Meanwhile, you have the lovely privilege of more objectivity in your closest relationships. This gives you an advantage! You can see how to handle these relationships with greater skill so that everyone is happy—mainly you. Nevertheless, even though Venus is opposite your sign, which will ameliorate tension, fiery Mars is also opposite your

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sign, creating conflict with those closest to you. These problems might intensify until Thursday’s Full Moon. Be reassured that after the Full Moon peaks, they will diminish and perhaps even disappear.

Cancer the Crab (June 21-July 21):

You will work hard this week not only because you want to be productive but also because you want that sense of pride from doing a job well done. Be careful that you don’t carry this so far that you’re pushing others to keep up with your pace. Not everyone else has three planets sitting in their House of Employment. Fortunately, the placement of Mercury in your chart will encourage you to use your mind for playful activities—reading, writing and playing games—anything to test your mental agility.

Leo the Lion (July 22-August 22):

This is a playful week! Enjoy fun activities with kids. Grab a movie. Watch sports events. Meet friends for lunch, dinner or coffee. Take a vacation if you can. Romance is blessed for you now. Some of you will strike up a new romance and others will rekindle existing relationships. However, Thursday’s Full Moon might create stress in these very areas—fun outings, relationships with kids as well as your relations with friends and groups. Be low-key. After the Full Moon peaks on Thursday afternoon, family discussions, especially about repairs will flow smoothly again.

Virgo the Virgin (August 23-September 22):

Home and family continue to be your focus due to visiting guests, residential moves and renovations. Fortunately, fair Venus will encourage peaceful times at home. Relations with parents will improve. You might want to redecorate and entertain a friend. However, some problems will intensify—building up before Thursday’s Full Moon. These problems might create a schism between the demands of home and family versus the demands of your outer world. After Thursday afternoon, these problems will diminish or disappear. Enjoy conversations with others because you’re eager to talk and express your opinions.

Libra the Scales (September 23-October 22):

This week is an accident-prone time because of Thursday’s Full Moon. Fear not, Monday and Tuesday will be productive and romantic—dare we say charming? However, on Wednesday, you might feel issues building up, especially tension with siblings, relatives and neighbors, or issues about politics, religion and race. These problems will intensify until the Full Moon peaks on Thursday afternoon. Fortunately, after that, these same problems will diminish or even disappear. Be patient. Trust your moneymaking ideas and remember that with Jupiter at the top of your chart, people are impressed with you.

Scorpio the Scorpion (October 23-November 21):

This is a chatty week because Mercury is in your sign, urging you to express yourself.

At the same time, you can examine yourself with more objectivity. However, your primary focus right now is on money in/ money out. You might be concerned about bills and debt, plus your source of income— or lack of it. These areas will build up and come to a head by Thursday afternoon when the Full Moon peaks. Strangely, after that, these same “problems” will fade away. Look for opportunities to do something different because you need stimulation.

Sagittarius the Archer (November 22-December 21):

Three planets are in your sign now—the Sun, Venus and Mars. The Sun will boost your energy. Mars will make you more forceful, while Venus lends persuasive charm. This is still an excellent time to shop for wardrobe items. It’s also a great time to get physical exercise to blow off pent-up steam. Nevertheless, Thursday’s Full Moon is the only one opposite your sign all year, so you will feel this. It might create tension with those closest to you. Stay your sunny, breezy self because after the Full Moon peaks, things will get back to normal.

Capricorn the Goat (December 22-January 19):

You’re happy to keep a low profile as you wait for your birthday to arrive. You’ll enjoy privacy in beautiful surroundings. You might be more involved than usual with a younger person, perhaps a friend or a member of a group. Possibly, this person will open your eyes to new ways to approach your future? They might make you feel younger or consider different goals? Don’t worry if you feel some angst midweek as you approach Thursday’s Full Moon. After it peaks on Thursday afternoon, everything will fall back into place.

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

Friendships matter to you, and right now, three planets are sitting in your House of Friendships, which is unusual. This means your involvement with a friend, or organization is important. Fortunately, it will be easy for you to be more affectionate. In fact, a platonic friendship could turn romantic. Nevertheless, fiery Mars is also in the picture urging you to find a balance between your selfinterests and those of others. You have the advantage of Mercury being high in your chart, promoting your ability to talk to authority figures.

Pisces the Fish (February 19-March 20):

This is a slightly challenging week because of Thursday’s Full Moon, which might create a tug-of-war as you balance the demands of home and family versus those of career or community obligations. Something has to give. In this case, home and family have to give way. Give yourself permission to make this choice. Fortunately, with the Sun high in your chart, casting you in a flattering spotlight—you impress everyone. Venus will further enforce this. Admittedly, fiery Mars is also at the top of your chart arousing your ambition.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Olive Hyde holds middle school art competition

● Fremont students submit 2D work for traffic signal boxes

Submitted by Muirgheal Forro

The Olive Hyde Art Guild will host an art competition for Fremont middle school students, grades six to eight. The selected artwork will appear on a City of Fremont boxART! vinylwrapped traffic signal control box. This project is funded by a $2,500 grant from the Alameda County Arts Commission’s ARTSFUND, which makes it possible to showcase the local youth’s talents and bring their artwork into Fremont’s public spaces.

The competition opens on Dec. 1. Students can deliver submissions to Olive Hyde Art Gallery starting Jan. 22, 2026, with the deadline on Jan. 25, 2026. This special boxART! project will feature approximately 18 to 20 local middle school students, and one original 2D piece will be accepted per artist.

Eligibility includes Fremont residents or students attending school in Fremont, including public, private and home-school programs. The committee of Susan Longini, Judy Anglin and Lisa Stambaugh has guided the development of this competition and continues to support its successful launch.

“The subject of this boxART! project is ‘Utopian Vision,’” says Longini, boxART! program manager and competition juror. “The next generation (now students) will soon be in charge of our future. To create a better/fairer future for all, the first step is to visualize it. This project can help students think about what a better future can be—even if we don’t reach utopia.”

Judging will take place on Jan. 29, 2026. All submitted artworks will be exhibited during a public reception on Friday, Jan. 30, from 7 to 9pm at the Olive Hyde Art Center & Gallery. Selected works for the vinyl wrap will be announced at the event.

OliveHydeArtGuild.org/boxart Inquiries boxart@OliveHydeArtGuild.org

Plethos and Chanticleers theaters present holiday show

● ‘The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon’ is a snowstorm of comedy

Submitted by AJ Daly

Get some hot cocoa and cozy socks because Plethos Productions and Chanticleers Theatre are teaming up to bring you the wildly funny, holiday-style parody The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon

Written by Don Zolidis, this clever parody celebrates everything audiences adore about cheesy Christmas movies while poking fun at their most predictable patterns.

Directed by Ben Chau-Chiu, this festive and fast-paced ensemble comedy lovingly skewers every familiar trope from the made-for-TV holiday rom-com universe with a whirlwind of quick changes, heartfelt satire and holiday cheer.

Set in the impossibly charming town of Hopewood Falls, Wonderthon follows six different holiday love stories unfolding simultaneously—complete with flannel-wearing tree farmers, career-driven big-city visitors, charming small-town business owners and mysterious princes from obscure European countries.

As the script gleefully blends the most over-the-top holiday clichés into one hilariously chaotic snow globe of a show. Don’t miss out on this jam-packed, festive comedy this holiday season.

‘The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon’

Friday, Dec. 5 - Sunday, Dec. 14

Fri: 7pm, Sat: 2pm and 7pm, Sun: 2pm

Chanticleers Theatre

3683 Quail Ave., Castro Valley plethos.org

Tickets: $35

bars could be called the “World Friendship” candy.

Why? The ingredients in a chocolate bar come from all around the world. Chocolate makers know the importance of how to speak other languages and respect people from different countries.

Read about chocolate’s three ingredients. Then, color each country on the map to show where each ingredient grows.

A chocolate bar starts with cacao (ka KOW) beans, which are the seeds of the cacao tree. Leading producers of cacao include Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Africa. On the map, color these areas BLUE

Strange as it may seem, vanilla is used in the making of chocolate bars and other chocolate products.

Cacao beans are cured, roasted and ground, and formed into solid chocolate. Pure chocolate is bitter. Lots of sugar must be added to make it the sweet treat that people around the world love.

Chocolate and vanilla were first used together more than 500 years ago, in drinks prepared by the Indigenous people of Mexico.

Cacao seeds grow in large, football-shaped pods about 10 inches long and 3 to 4 inches around. Each pod contains 20 to 40 seeds.

The flavor of vanilla comes from the seed pods of the vanilla orchid, a vine that grows in Uganda, Madagascar, Malaysia, Indonesia and Mexico Color these countries RED

India leads the world in sugar production, followed by Brazil and China. Color these places YELLOW

The First Chocolate Drink

They considered this drink to be the food of the gods.

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1 Jewish New Year (4,8)

7 What there might be a little nip in (3,3)

11 Quebec cheeses (4)

13 Web data format (3)

14 Delay (3)

15 Cairo waterway (4,5)

18 For whom work is a relief? (8)

20 Bank buildup: Abbr. (3)

21 2010 World Cup host country: Abbr. (3)

22 Effusively friendly person (11)

26 Dearie (3)

27 Consider carefully (6,4)

28 Make a selection (4,3)

30 Expected (3)

31 German cry (3)

32 Refrain from pirated music? (2-2-2,3,1,6,2,3)

34 Actress ___ Park Lincoln of “Knots Landing” (3)

35 Basketball violation (9)

36 Virgil epic: Abbr. (3)

37 Jostled (7)

38 All in all (2,7)

40 N.Y.C. division (3)

41 “Way to go!” (3)

43 ___ Clemente (3)

45 Year in Nero’s reign (3)

46 Not to be trusted (4)

47 Variety of beet (5,5)

50 Depart (2)

51 Belladonna extract (8)

53 Letter set, abbr (3)

54 Robust day-starter (5,9)

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1 Nimbus output (9)

2 Between ___. (6,3,9)

3 1956 Elvis song (10,5)

4 Daughter of Zeus (4)

5 Eighty-six (3)

6 Stay out of sight (4,2)

8 Bank job (5)

9 “Enough!” (3,5,7)

10 Exactly (5,2,3,5)

12 BART stop (3)

16 Judi Dench role, 1997 (8)

17 Did some lawn maintenance (8)

19 Slangy initialism meaning “bravado” (3)

23 Part of “be” (2)

24 Princeton graduates in journalism? (5,6)

25 Sport for the adventurous (4,8)

29 Hardly any (3,2,3)

30 Persian Gulf port (5)

32 Caution to slow down (6,5)

33 Neophyte (6)

39 Charity (4)

40 Obstacle (7)

42 Disorder (7)

44 Alcott (6)

48 Turkish governor. (4)

49 Caesar opponent (4-)

51 FM radio format (abbr.) (3)

52 Swedish pile rug (3)

LOCAL LEADER Larry Orozco is recognized as ‘Community Leader of the Year’ for his 36 years of building programs that uplift youth, seniors and the Union City community.

Union City leader recognized for his service

● Larry Orozco honored as 2025 community leader

Submitted by Kelsey Camello

Larry Orozco of the Decoto area in Union City, was recently recognized as “Community Leader of the Year” in California Assembly District 20 by Assemblymember Liz Ortega. The honor was part of the 2025 State of the District event that took place on Nov. 14. At the event, Larry was commended for his community work over many decades.

From the State of the District program, “A lifelong Union City resident, Larry Orozco dedicated 36 years to building programs that uplifted youth, seniors and the broader community. As a pioneer of the city’s first youth employment program and founder of the Teen Workshop, he provided generations of young people with opportunities to learn skills, find purpose and build brighter futures.

“Larry also played a vital role in improving community-police relations and later championed senior services as Recreation Supervisor at the Ralph & Mary Ruggieri Senior Center. His visionary leadership and compassion continue to shape Union City’s spirit of inclusion, creativity and connection.”

Larry Orozco is a strong thread in the Union City fabric. His work with youth and seniors, as well as any person he meets, has shown what can be done when passion, purpose and community meet. Thank you, Larry, for your commitment.

Courtesy of Assemblymember Liz Ortega’s office

ACTIVITIES&EVENTS

MON DEC. 1

Candlelight Vigil: Please join us for our annual outdoor interfaith candlelight vigilco-hosted with St. James’ Episcopal Church - to memorialize members of the homeless community we lost this year. Saint James’ Episcopal Church, Fremont CA, 37183 St James St. 6pm, facebook.com.

TUE DEC. 2

Holiday Mansion Lighting with H.A.R.D.: H.A.R.D. invites you to celebrate the season at our historical mansions adorned with dazzling lights. Rain or shine - Enjoy free, family-friendly events featuring live entertainment, festive music, crafts, and cozy refreshments to embrace the holiday season. Mt. Eden Mansion will be open for tours. Mount Eden Park, 2451 W Tennyson Rd., Hayward. 5:30pm. facebook.com.

WED DEC. 3

Holiday Mansion Lighting with H.A.R.D.: Celebrate the season with an enchanting time at our historical mansions as we transform them with dazzling lights! McConaghy House, 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. 5:307:30pm, facebook.com.

THU DEC. 4

Newark Chamber Holiday Mixer: Join us for an evening of networking and holiday cheer. Aloft Silicon Valley, 8200 Gateway Blvd., Newark. 5-7:30pm, facebook.com.

FRI DEC. 5

Castro Valley Winter Book Sale: At least 400 boxes of books available –fiction, mystery, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, music CDs, jigsaw puzzles and more. Proceeds from the sale pay for library programs and amenities. Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley. 6-8pm, friendsofcvlibrary.org.

Christmas Tree Lighting at Decoto Chapel: Come join us at Decoto Chapel for a festive evening of Christmas tree lighting, caroling and holiday cheer! Redeemer Church, 904 H Street, Union City. 6:30-9pm, eventbrite.com.

The Douglas Morrisson Theatre Chorus, ‘The Holiday Concert’: Spirits will be lifted by both sacred and secular music, performances by talented soloists and a chance to sing along with some familiar songs. Douglas Morrisson

Theatre, 22311 Third St., Hayward. 8pm, douglasmorrissontheatre.thundertix.com.

The Holiday Channel Christmas Wonderthon: Enjoy the sugar rush of six cheesy Christmas movies all at once! Welcome to Hopewood Falls, Vermont, where royals, lumberjacks and others in adorable sweaters all converge to look for love. Chanticleers Theatre, 3683 Quail Ave., Castro Valley. 7pm.

SAT DEC. 6

A Magical Hawaiian Holiday Concert with Nā Leo Pilimehana: Celebrate the magic of the season with Hawaii’s award-winning trio, as they bring their signature harmonies and island warmth to Hayward. HUSD Performing Arts Center, 2390 Panama St., Hayward. 7-9pm, $35-$75. tr.ee, 510.703.7763.

‘Believe’ Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair: Holiday Boutique featuring over 80 unique craft vendors, a bake sale and frequent prize drawings. American High School rotunda, 36300 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. 9am-3pm Free. ahsboutique.weebly.com.

Castro Valley Winter Book Sale: At least 400 boxes of books available –fiction, mystery, nonfiction, children’s books, DVDs, music CDs, jigsaw puzzles

and more. Proceeds from the sale pay for library programs and amenities. Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley. 10am-4pm friendsofcvlibrary.org.

Issues in Immigration, ‘Keeping Communities Safe’: Attorneys and activists will discuss and educate attendees about what is being done in our local cities and Alameda County to assist vulnerable immigrants. Niles Discovery Church, 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont. 10-11:30am.

SUN DEC. 7

ROMANTIC DRAMA The cast of ‘The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon’ weaves through six different holiday love stories.

Cathy Breslow

April Ramos

Hispanic Bay Area supermarket chain opens Newark location

● Chavez Supermarket takes over long-vacant building

By April Ramos

Anew grocery store option has opened just in time for holiday meal preparations. On Friday, Nov. 14, Chavez Supermarket in Newark opened its doors.

According to their website Chavez Supermarket is a family-owned and operated Bay Area business that specializes in Hispanic groceries.

The grocery store has taken over a large storefront that has been vacant for over a year. Before Chavez Supermarket opened its doors in mid-November, the building was home to a Big Lots store which closed amid the company’s bankruptcy.

The opening of the supermarket not only brings more grocery options to Newark, but addresses the issue many cities around the Bay Area are facing: the loss of storefront businesses.

“I’m truly happy to see Chavez Supermarket join our city and breathe new life into a building that had been sitting empty for far too long,” said Newark Vice Mayor Eve Marie Little. “Their arrival brings more than just a new place to shop—it brings greater access to fresh goods for our residents, new job opportunities for local families and an increase in business activity that strengthens our entire community. We’re grateful to have them here and excited for the growth and energy they’re bringing to our area.”

The store’s location on the Thornton Avenue shopping center provides ample parking. Inside, the store offers many amenities. There is a deli section for choice meats and seafood, a bakery where customers can order custom cakes and a taqueria which offers plenty of seating should customers choose to dine in.

In addition to food options, the store also has kitchenware items and culinary tools that are mostly used for Hispanic cuisines like a tortilla press and molcajetes. The supermarket also has windows where customers can send money internationally, a service that many Hispanic residents look for.

Chavez Supermarket will hold their official two-day grand opening on Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7. The celebration will include music by Mariachi Mexicanisimo, clown shows for kids, food tastings, piñatas and chances to win prizes.

Grand Opening

Saturday, Dec. 6 - Sunday, Dec. 7

Noon - 4pm

Chavez Supermaret

5453 Thornton Ave., Newark

SPORTS

Tri-City runners make it to state meet

● Mission Valley athletes compete at Cross Country

State Championship

By April Ramos

On Saturday, Nov. 22, the North Coast Section (NCS) Cross Country meet was held at Hayward High School. The winners at that meet determined the runner who would continue on to the Cross Country State Championships.

From the Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL) five individuals qualified. The runners included Isaac Luong of Kennedy High School; Anish Gopisetty of Washington High School; Santiago Henriquez of Moreau Catholic and a duo from Newark Memorial, Kenji Kawabata and Alice McCarty.

The CIF Cross Country State Championship was held on Saturday, Nov. 29, at Woodland Park in Fresno.

Among the boys’ three-mile race, Newark Memorial’s senior Kenji Kawabata got a 16:04.1 time, making his average mile time 5:10. Close behind Kawabata came another senior, Isaac Luong of Kennedy, with 16:04.7. An incredibly close time between the MVAL athletes.

Representing Moreau Catholic, Santiago Hernandez completed his race at 16:15.4 placing him on the 64th spot in the D4 boys’ race. With an average mile time of 5:13.6, Hernandez is the youngest runner to have qualified for the state championship from the MVAL group, giving him a good chance at returning in the next two years.

In the division two race, Anish Gopisetty, a junior of Washington High School, crossed the finish line at 16:42.5, giving him an average mile time of 5:22.3.

The only girl to qualify from the Mission Valley League was Alice McCarty. Racing in the division three girls' group, the Newark Memorial senior completed her race with a time of 18:47.9 and an average mile time of 6:02.6.

BREAD HEAD The store’s bakery offers customizable cakes and fresh pan dulce.

LONE STAR Alice McCraty was the only girl in the Mission Valley League to qualify for the state championship in Fresno.

Photos by Todd Tokubo

ON THE ROAD Anish Gopisetty (left) of Washington High School competed in the division 2 group.

TOE-TO-TOE Kenji Kawabata completed the three mile course in 16:04.1.

Dance for Change makes dance possible for everyone

● Summer workshop offers free Bollywood dance lessons to local children

By Avni Mishra

Every Girl Scout’s pride is her Gold Award. Vachi Kalra, a junior at American High School, has been looking forward to this award for the past nine years and finally set her project in motion this summer. Her project, Dance for a Change, was a summer initiative to offer affordable Bollywood dance classes to children in the Bay Area. Kalra had to go through an extensive process to get her project approved. She spent two to three months simply brainstorming and generating ideas.

“I was divided between creating a fitness app or doing dance classes,” she says, “but eventually realized I was more passionate about dance.

Kalra has been dancing for the past 11 years and recognizes that dance classes in the Bay Area are often expensive. Her main goal with these workshops is to provide an affordable alternative for children to explore their passions for dance. Once she had her idea, Kalra’s biggest challenge was communication. She had to speak to several advisors and revise the idea multiple times before she began the groundwork. Through these meetings, Kalra says she learned how to conduct herself more professionally.

After her idea was approved, Kalra began constructing the curriculum for the summer workshop. She collaborated with three other choreographers to make a four-minute Bollywood/hip-hop dance.

“Dance classes have always been a

Birth Marriage

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place for me to release my stress, and I wanted to bring the same openness to my classes,” says Kalra.

One of her greatest challenges in creating and teaching the choreography was adapting it to a wide variety of skillsets. Amongst the 25 children who came to classes, some had already taken dance classes, while others had not. Kalra worked with her choreographers after every class to slightly adjust the steps and ensure each child could dance with confidence.

As Kalra continues this project next summer, she hopes to improve her marketing. This past summer, she mostly gained students through word-ofmouth marketing. Next year, she plans to start her advertising early on and create flyers and social media to gain more students. Kalra also hopes to continue her Changemaker Scholarship Program next year. Each year, two to three students are selected for a $200 scholarship based on their impact on the community.

“I feel like the incentive of a $200 scholarship worked really well to attract attention, and I would definitely like to expand that next year,” says Kalra.

Beyond how she helped students in the community, Kalra feels this project has taught her many valuable lessons. While working with a team of choreographers and leading students, she has learned how she can be a better teacher and is more confident when working with a team. Kalra says she felt her program was truly successful when she saw her kids do their final performance in front of their parents. The sheer number of kids that attended the workshops exceeded Kalra’s expectations.

As she saw her kids, from beginners to experts, master the skills she poured 100 hours into producing and executing, Kalra recognized that “community can truly come together in amazing ways.”

Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900

FD1007

Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900

1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com

Fremont

Berge • Pappas • Smith Chapel of the Angels

510-656-1226

40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont www.bergepappassmith.com

Fremont Memorial Chapel (510) 793-8900

Memorial Chapel (510) 793-8900

FD 1115

3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont

3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont www.fremontmemorialchapel.com

AnaBelia Chavez

Resident of Fremont

Jing Li Yu

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

40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont www.bergepappassmith.com

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

Meenakshi Narayanan

Resident of San Jose

Keith Winner Resident of Newark

Keith Winner

December 22, 1947 – November 23, 2025

Steven Keller

www.fremontmemorialchapel.com

September 30, 1965 – November 24, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Jing Li Yu

Cynthia M. Montanez

Resident of Fremont

January 21, 1961 – May 14, 2024

Resident of Newark

September 26, 1950 – November 23, 2025

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

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

Bob C. Putman

Resident of Newark

Lillian Valentin

October 20, 1942 – November 21, 2025

Lillian Valentin

Resident of Fremont

James J. Yu

Resident of San Jose

March 20, 1954 – May 23, 2024

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Newark March 20, 1954 – May

July 2, 1964 – November 22, 2025

Santhanam Balasubramanian

Martin Hernandez

Resident of Danville

Resident of Hayward

July 28, 1941 – November 22, 2025

January 12, 1968 – May 23,

January 12, 1968 – May

Lincoln Tan

Resident of Fremont

Jeannette Frary

August 20, 1944 – November 21, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Mao Wei Lee

Jeannette Frary

July 5, 1941 – May 22, 2024

Resident of Newark

Resident of Fremont July 5, 1941 – May 22,

October 31, 1963 – November 20, 2025

Shobha Dadlani

Kumar Banerjea

Resident of Hayward

Resident of Mt. View

Kumar Banerjea

October 24, 1944 – November 20, 2025

July 31,1930 – May 22, 2024

Resident of Fremont

January 8, 1929 – November 16, 2025

February 27, 1962 – May 11, 2024

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

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

Chi Yan Lee

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of San Leandro

June 13, 1939 – November 15, 2025

Carlos Perez De Leon

Carlos H. Solorzano

Sister Geraldine Michaela O’Connor

Ruth Ferretti Fonseca

Resident of Fremont

Ruth Ferretti Fonseca

April 17, 1940 – November 19, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Carlos Perez De Leon

August 15, 1952 – May 21, 2024

Resident of Union City

Ratna Bhatia

November 4, 1933 – May 11, 2024

July 28, 1933 – November 14, 2025

Celia Pina

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of El Paso, Texas

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

June 23, 1935 – October 30, 2025

August 15, 1952 – May

Resident of Fremont

March 9, 1963 – November 19, 2025

Paulino Reyes

Saroj Verma Resident of India

Saroj Verma

Resident of Fremont

Ron Onate

John P. Duarte

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Union City

April 13, 1963 – November 9, 2025

John P. Duarte

April 7, 1945 – May 6, 2024

Fong Lee

Resident of Fremont

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

July 21, 1940 – November 9, 2025

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

David Maciel

Cesar A. Silva

Resident of Newark

May 25, 1940 – November 8, 2025

Resident of Hayward

Cesar A. Silva

August 7, 1956 – May 6, 2024

Sharon W. Heinemann

Resident of Hayward

Resident of Newark

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

April 18, 1946 – November 4, 2025

Joseph C. Pachinger

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

Estrellita T. Garcia

Resident of Newark

December 5, 1947 – November 5, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Estrellita T. Garcia

Christine B. Brinkerhoff

Resident of Fremont

December 8, 1944 – May 5, 2024

September 3, 1938 – May 21,

Resident of India

July 27, 1940 – November 18, 2025

September 3, 1938 – May

Roel Perez

Resident of Atwater

Annette Fagundes

December 20, 1954 – November 17, 2025

Sam Kho

Annette Fagundes

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

Resident of Union City

Resident of Fremont April 4, 1951 – May 20,

October 11, 1954 – November 17, 2025

Govinda Rao Degala

Carlos Arce

Resident of India

Resident of Fremont

Govinda Rao Degala

February 1, 1958 – May 17,

January 25, 1932 – November 15, 2025

Serafin Saldivar

Resident of India

February 1, 1958 – May

Resident of Fremont

August 17, 1965 – November 14, 2025

Ngoc Nguyen Resident of Cupertino

Ngoc Nguyen

November 16, 1936 – May 17,

December 29, 1948 – November 3, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Augustine Yuriar Guerrero

Resident of San Jose

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

Yolande LeFrancois

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Cupertino

September 21, 1929 – November 14, 2025

November 16, 1936 – May

October 27, 1975 – November 3, 2025

Andres Millan Ylarde

Victor Palmberg Sr. Resident of Fremont

Mario Galvan

Resident of Fremont

John Nixon

February 4, 1926 – May 4, 2024

Andres Millan Ylarde

Resident of Santa Clara

June 2, 1976 – November 1, 2025

Resident of Fremont

October 13, 1926 – May 16,

Victor Palmberg

November 18, 1953 – November 13, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Fremont Memorial Chapel

Alan Madrid Periquet

Resident of Fremont

Ramesh Sunkari

January 21, 1980 – November 1, 2025

February 4, 1926 – May 4, 2024 Fremont Memorial Chapel

Carla Lee Miller

Mary Jean Velarde

Resident of Newark

Resident of Fremont

Thomas Handley

October 13, 1926 – May

June 1, 1989 – November 13, 2025

Resident of Fremont

March 17, 1952 – May 16, 2024

Karuna Sree Devi Gaddipati

Thomas Handley

Carla Lee Miller

September 11, 1971 – May 1, 2024

July 17, 1936 – November 2, 2025

Resident of India

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Newark

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

September 11, 1971 – May 1, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Pero “Pete” Bagoje

Resident of Fremont

May 1, 1943 – April 28, 2024

Pero “Pete” Bagoje

March 10, 1949 – November 12, 2025

March 17, 1952 – May

Yvonne Bemore

Yvonne Bemore Resident of Rodeo June 20, 1957 – May 16, 2024

Resident of Rodeo

Jose Silva

DANCE MAKERS Vachi Kalra (second from left) and her team of choreographers made a four-minute Bollywood/Hip-Hop routine children of all experience levels could learn.

Courtesy of Vachi Kalra

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BULK SALES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S)

(UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24074 et seq.)

Escrow No. FSBC-0272501093

Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names, and address of the Seller/Licensee are: FU LAM MOON KUN KEE, INC., 40460 ALBRAE ST. FREMONT, CA 94538

The business is known as: FU LAM MOON RESTAURANT

The names, and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: WEN DA LEI AND SU QIN FENG, 40460 ALBRAE ST. FREMONT, CA 94538

As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to Buyer/Transferee are: NONE

The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, INVENTORY, STOCK IN TRADE, GOODWILL AND TRADE NAME and are located at: 40460 ALBRAE ST. FREMONT, CA 94538

The kind of licenses to be transferred are: 41 - ON-SALE BEER AND WINE - EATING PLACE LICENSE # 450760 now issued for the premises located at: 40460 ALBRAE ST. FREMONT, CA 94538

The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is DECEMBER 18, 2025 at the office of: FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO, 2099 GATEWAY PL, STE 500, SAN JOSE, CA 95110. PHONE (408)437-4313, FAX (408)392-9272.

It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24074 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Dated: NOVEMBER 18, 2025 FU LAM MOON KUN KEE, INC., Seller/Licensee WEN DA LEI AND SU QIN FENG, Buyer/Transferee 4455479-PP TRI CITY VOICE 12/2/25

CNS-3991065#

CIVIL

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 25CV154358

Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

Petition of: LAKSHMI LALITKUMAR SHARMA for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner LAKSHMI LALITKUMAR SHARMA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: LAKSHMI TADEPALLI to LAKSHMI LALITKUMAR SHARMA

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: JAN 16, 2026, Time: 9:30AM, Dept.: 514, Room: 2ND FL

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.)

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: WHATS HAPPENING TRI CITY VOICE

Date: NOV 14, 2025

THOMAS J. NIXON

Judge of the Superior Court

11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/25

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 25CV152324

CNS-3988661#

Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

Petition of: SURABHI BHATIA for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner SURABHI BHATIA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

SURABHI BHATIA to KUSHAGRAA

Notice of Hearing:

Date: JANUARY 16, 2026, Time: 9:00 A.M., Dept.: 514, Room: 2ND FLOOR

The address of the court is 24405 AMADOR STREET, 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-my-

PUBLI C NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Date: NOVEMBER 4, 2025

THOMAS J. NIXON

Judge of the Superior Court 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/25

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 25CV146901

CNS-3988558#

Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

Petition of: MAYURA for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner MAYURA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MAYURA to MAYURA SINHA

Notice of Hearing:

Date: 01/16/2026, Time: 9:00AM, Dept.: 514, Room: -The address of the court is 24405 AMADOR ST., RM 108, 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: OCTOBER 07, 2025

THOMAS J. NIXON

Judge of the Superior Court 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2/25

CNS-3984873#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618624

Fictitious Business Name(s): FIRE FOG, 5324 Chapman Drive, Newark, CA 94560 County of Alameda Mailing Address: same

Registrant(s): GREGORY G. CASEY, 5324 Chapman Dr, Newark, CA 94560

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 10/31/2025. NEW FILING 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23/25

CNS-3990944#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618915

Fictitious Business Name(s): SKYLYN TECHNOLOGIES, 34159 FREMONT BLVD UNIT 2166, FREMONT, CA 94555 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 32904 LAKE BLUESTONE ST., FREMONT, CA 94555

Registrant(s): YUE ZHU, 34159 FREMONT BLVD UNIT 2166, FREMONT, CA 94555 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/12/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 11/18/2025. S/ YUE ZHU 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23/25

CNS-3990940#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618510

Fictitious Business Name(s): FREMONT MIDAS, 3741 WASHINGOTN BLVD., FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Mailing Address: 4738 OAKFIELD CIR, CARMICHAEL, CA 95608

Registrant(s): INCLINED MECHANICALLY, INC., 4738 OAKFIELD CIR, CARMICHAEL, CA 95608

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 10/27/2025. S/ VICTORIA SWANSON 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23/25

CNS-3990939#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618605

Fictitious Business Name(s): BAY URGENT CARE, 5763 STEVENSON BLVD, NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): HAKIM SYED, 5763 STEVENSON BLVD, NEWARK, CA 94560 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 10/30/2025.

S/ SYED HAKIM 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23/25

CNS-3990919#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618930

Fictitious Business Name(s): MOMMY DIDI’S BAKERY, 367 APPIAN WAY, UNION CITY, CA 94584 County of ALAMEDA

Mailing Address: XXX

Registrant(s): ROBINSON DIANE J., 367 APPIAN WAY, UNION CITY, CA 94584 County of ALAMEDA

ROBINSON PETER D., 367 APPIAN WAY, UNION CITY, CA 94584 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/29/2020. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 11/18/2025.

S/ DIANE J. ROBINSON 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/25

CNS-3989031#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618927

Fictitious Business Name(s):

LIBERTY VISION MINISTRIES, 367 APPLAN WAY, UNION CITY, CA 94587-3707 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

LIBERTY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL, 367 APPLAN WAY, UNION CITY, CA 94587-3707 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/22/2016. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 11/18/2025.

S/ DIANE J ROBINSON 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/25

CNS-3989028#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618501

Fictitious Business Name(s): EURO CAR COLLISION REPAIR, 2878 PRUNE AVE STE T., FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

EURO CAR COLLISION REPAIR, INC, 2878 PRUNE AVE

STE T., FREMONT, CA 94539 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 10/27/2025.

S/ MASOOD AMIRI 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/25

CNS-3989022#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618842

Fictitious Business Name(s): MICHAEL’S ELECTRIC, 353 WILLOW AVE., CHERRYLAND, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): PAUL NOVAK, 353 WILLOW AVE., CHERRYLAND, 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 09/28/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 11/12/2025.

S/ PAUL NOVAK 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/25

CNS-3989021#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618932

Fictitious Business Name(s): MISSION MANDALAY, 2472-2 WHIPPLE RD #215, HAYWARD, CA 94544 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): LINDA TAN, 2472-2 WHIPPLE RD #215, 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 N/A.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 11/18/2025

S/ LINDA MAW TAN 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/25

CNS-3989015#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618838

Fictitious Business Name(s): CLUB PILATES SAN LEANDRO, 1353 WASHINGOTN AVE STE D2, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577 County of ALAMEDA

Mailing Address: 3200 PARK CENTER DR STE 520, COSTA MESA, CA 92626

Registrant(s): RISERFIT CA, LLC, 3200 PARK CENTER DR STE 520, COSTA MESA, CA 92626

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 11/12/2025

S/ TIMOTHY NAKAGAWA 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/25

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 11/12/2025. S/ THOMAS E. HARTMAN 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/25

CNS-3989001#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618432

Fictitious Business Name(s): THE CLEANING AUTHORITY, 4432 ENETRPRISE ST UNIT L, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): HOMEGROWN SERVICES INC, 4432 ENETRPRISE ST UNIT L, 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 10/22/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 10/22/2025. S/ KENT LEWIS 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/25

CNS-3988759#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618819

Fictitious Business Name(s): HANGER CLINIC, 5980 HORTON ST STE 105., EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 10910 DOMAIN DR STE 300, AUSTIN, TX 78758 Registrant(s): CAPSTONE ORTHOPEDIC, INC., 10910 DOMAIN DR STE 300, AUSTIN, TX 78758

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 11/12/2025.

S/ THOMAS E. HARTMAN

11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/25

CNS-3988752#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618821

Fictitious Business Name(s): HANGER CLINIC, 4479 STONERIDGE DR STE A, PLEASANTON, CA 94588 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 10910 DOMAIN DR STE 300, AUSTIN, TX 78758

Registrant(s): CAPSTONE ORTHOPEDIC, INC., 10910 DOMAIN DR STE 300, AUSTIN, TX 78758 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 11/12/2025.

S/ THOMAS E. HARTMAN 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/25

CNS-3988747#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618773

Fictitious Business Name(s): ALICAN ACUPUNCTURE, 4086 BAY ST. #A, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): RED FATE INTERNATIONAL INC., 4086 BAY ST. #A, 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 06/07/2015. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 11/07/2025.

S/ CANDACE LUO 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/25

CNS-3988658#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618791

Fictitious Business Name(s): SLAMOPTIX LLC, 39962 CEDAR BLVD #277, NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): SLAMOPTI, LLC, 39962 CEDAR BLVD #277, NEWARK, CA 94560

Business conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. SLAMOPTI, LLC S/ SYLVIA REYNOSO , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 11/10/2025. Original Filing 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/25

CNS-3988652#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618763

Fictitious Business Name(s): HANGER CLINIC, 4588 PERALTA AVE #7, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Mailing Address: 10910 DOMAIN DR STE 300, AUSTIN, TX 78758

Registrant(s): CAPSTONE ORTHOPEDIC, INC., 10910 DOMAIN DR STE 300, AUSTIN, TX 78758

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

CNS-3989011#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618815

Fictitious Business Name(s): HANGER CLINIC, 29999 REGENT ST STE 101, BERKELEY, CA 94705 County of ALAMEDA

Mailing Address: 10910 DOMAIN DR STE 300, AUSTIN, TX 78758

Registrant(s): CAPSTONE ORTHOPEDIC, INC., 10910 DOMAIN DR STE 300, AUSTIN, TX 78758

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 11/07/2025. S/ THOMAS E. HARTMAN 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9/25

CNS-3986746#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618530

Fictitious Business Name(s): EL STAR CONTRACTING, 9810 THERMAL ST., OAKLAND, CA 94605 County of ALAMEDA

510-494-1999

TCV@TRICITYVOICE.COM

Registrant(s):

ENLIN YU, 9810 THERMAL ST., OAKLAND, CA 94605

County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/28/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 10/28/2025

S/ ENLIN YU

11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9/25

CNS-3986744#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618562

Fictitious Business Name(s):

SANDEV MOBILE PARK, 2100 LEWELLING BLVD, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94579 County of ALAMEDA

MAILING ADDRESS: 871 38TH AVE., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062

Registrant(s):

CROW CANYON INVESTMENTS LLC, 3050 WINLOCK WAY, GRANITE BAY, CA 95746

Business conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/10/2024. CROW CANYON INVESTMENTS LLC

S/ JAMES NIELSEN ,

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 10/29/2025. Original Filing 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9/25

CNS-3986743#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618692

Fictitious Business Name(s):

ELLISON ENTERPRISE G17 MOTORS, 38665 FREMONT BLVD #3, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Mailing Address:

Registrant(s):

ELLISON TRACY, 1687 VIA LUCAS, SAN LORENZO, CA 94580

LEONEL GARCIA HERNANDEZ, 678 N. KING RD APT 417, SAN JOSE, CA 95133

Business conducted by: CO-PARTNERS

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/1/2025.

S/ LEONEL GARCIA HERNANDEZ

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on NOVEMBER 5, 2025 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9/25

CNS-3985647#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618216

Fictitious Business Name(s):

GLEAMWORKS SOLUTIONS / SMIRK AND SPARKLE / GLIMMER GLOW, 405 RANCHO ARROYO PKWY APT 63, FREMONT, CA 94536-2722 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

JASMINE KAYE MINAS, 405 RANCHO ARROYO PKWY APT 63, FREMONT, CA 94536

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/26/2025.

S/ JASMINE KAYE B. MINAS

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on OCTOBER 10, 2025 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9/25

CNS-3985646#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618684

Fictitious Business Name(s): MOONLIGHT NAILS BY MONISAH, 39111 PASEO PADRE PARKWAY STE 115, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Mailing Address: 29039 ROSECLIFF LN., HAYWARD, CA 94544

Registrant(s): MONISAH MEHTABUDDIN, 29039 ROSECLIFF LN., HAYWARD, CA 94544

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 11/04/2025.

S/ MONISAH MEHTABUDDIN 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2/25

CNS-3984881#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618643

Fictitious Business Name(s): A.I.G DESIGN CO, 4827 NORRIS RD., FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Mailing Address: XXX

Registrant(s): PEREZ, ANA ISABEL GARCIA, 4827 NORRIS RD., 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 N/A.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 11/03/2025.

S/ ANA ISABEL GARCIA PEREZ 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2/25

CNS-3984870#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618642

Fictitious Business Name(s): SPHERE CULINARY VIETNAM, 42550 ALBRAE ST., FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Mailing Address: 56 DELTA TERRACE., FREMONT, CA 94538

Registrant(s): SPHERE CULINARY GROUP LLC, 56 DELTA TERRACE., FREMONT, CA 94538

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLI C NOTICES

County on 11/03/2025. S/ LY LY NGUYEN 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2/25

CNS-3984866#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 618550

Fictitious Business Name(s):

THE MINDFUL CHOW, 6400 CHRISTIE AVE STE 1000, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

JANICE HEY YIN CHOW, 6400 CHRISTIE AVE STE 1000, EMERYVILLE, 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 12/31/2020.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 10/28/2025.

S/ JANICE HEY YIN CHOW 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2/25

CNS-3984862#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618394

Fictitious Business Name(s): GUARANTEED MEDICAL SUPPLY, 3654 THORNTON AVE UNIT 514, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): CURANOVA MEDICAL SUPPLY, 3654 THORNTON AVE UNIT 514, FREMONT, CA 94536 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 10/21/2025.

S/ PAULA MENDOZA 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2/25

CNS-3984351#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 617985

Fictitious Business Name(s):

Q’S MOBILE DETAILING, 46783 BRADLEY STREET, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

MIREILLE NGUYEN, 46783 BRADLEY STREET, FREMONT, CA 94539

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

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

S/ MIREILLE NGUYEN

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2/25

CNS-3983915#

GOVERNMENT

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Union Sanitary District in their office located at 5072 Benson Road, Union City, CA 94587-2508, at any time prior to 2:00:00 p.m. local time on January 15th, 2026,for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services for the construction of improvements designated as: Switchboard No. 3 and Motor Control Center No. 25

Replacement Project No.800-564

The Project consists of electrical power modification and replacement at the Alvardo Wastewater Treatment Plant (Plant). To accomplish the above, Contractor shall complete the following items indicated on the Drawings and Specifications, including but not limited to the following:

- Replacement of existing 480V Switchboard No. 3 (SWBD3) located in the Main Electrical Building (Building No. 78).

This work shall include the de-energization of equipment, disconnection of all wiring and network cabling, off-haul and disposal of the existing SWBD-3, modifications to the existing electrical busway duct, assembly and installation of temporary electrical panelboards and cables, installation of the new SWBD-3, re-termination of all wiring and network cabling, re-energization of new SWBD-3 and electrical testing. SWBD-3 and equipment listed in section 01010-4.0 will be furnished by the District.

- Replacement of existing 480V Motor Control Center No. 25 (MCC-25) located in the Main Electrical Building. This work shall include the de-energization of equipment, disconnection of all wiring, off-haul and disposal of the existing MCC-25, installation of temporary electrical panelboards and cables, installation of temporary control panels, assembly and installation of the new MCC-25, re-termination of all wiring, reenergization of new MCC-25 and electrical testing. MCC25 will be furnished by the District.

- Re-feed of 480V power from SWBD-3 to MCC No. 30 (MCC-30) located in the Cogeneration Building (Building No. 90). This work shall include the construction of a new underground electrical duct bank, asphalt pavement restoration, installation of aboveground conduits, installation and termination of new wiring, and demolition of existing wiring.

The successful bidder will have Three Hundred (300) calendar days to complete the Project from the Notice to Proceed.

The Engineer’s Estimate for this Project is $1,720,000 Prebid Conference

A non-mandatory prebid conference will be held at 11 a.m. local time on December 11th, 2025 located at 5072 Benson Road, Union City, CA 94587-2508. Immediately following the pre-bid conference, a voluntary site visit will be conducted for in-person attendees. While attendance at the pre-bid conference and site visit are not required, all prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to participate. Instructions for alternative methods to join the prebid conference are as follows: To attend the prebid conference by web browser, use the Zoom link below for video and audio: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/84938534552?pwd=51Ur8gfV6VB9x2Luz0vuRO 4Hjf53Lg.1 To attend the pre-bid conference by phone:

Call: 1-888-788-0099 or 1-877-853-5247

Meeting ID: 849 3853 4552

Passcode: 840763

Participant ID: #

A site visit prior to bidding is not mandatory for bidders to be deemed qualified to submit a bid for this project. Photos and videos of the Site of Work, as described in the Contract Documents, are available for download and viewing at the hyperlink provided below: https://www.unionsanitary.ca.gov/about-us/usd-constructionprojects/prebid-photos-and-videos If bidders wish to schedule additional voluntary site visits, they must contact the District’s Project Manager, Kevin Chun, at (510) 477-7608. Requests must be made at least 72 business hours in advance. All site visits must be conducted in the presence of the District’s Project Manager or their designee.

Bid Opening

Bids will be publicly opened, examined, and declared on said day and hour, and will be referred to the District Board of Directors for subsequent action. The bid opening will be held in-person at 5072 Benson Road, Union City, CA 945872508 and web casted on the internet starting at 2:30 p.m. local time. Instructions for alternative methods to join the bid opening are as follows: To attend the bid opening by web browser, use the Zoom link below for video and audio: https://us02web.zoom.us/j /89547186499?pwd=3DwCNbsQq7MY1MSOGDDzCjRQQ aG7SR.1

To attend the bid opening by phone: Call 1-888-788-0099 or 1-877-853-5247

Meeting ID: 895 4718 6499

Passcode: 100581

Participant ID: #

Under California Laws and Regulations, the District shall inform all prime contractors of public works, to the extent feasible of relevant public work requirements as listed in Section 00010 of the Contract Documents.

All bidders shall consider and incorporate measures to ensure compliance with all applicable state and county health orders, including but not limited to Alameda County Health Order No. 20-14a, as may be updated from time to time (County Health Order), and the Construction Project Safety Protocols in Appendix B to the County Health Order.

Unofficial PDF files of the Contract Documents are available for public inspection at the District’s website: https:// unionsanitary.ca.gov/about-us/usd-construction-projects/ projects-outto-bid. Official PDF files for the project are described below.

All bidders submitting a bid must purchase and receive a USB memory drive containing the Official PDF files of the Contract Documents for Switchboard No. 3 and Motor Control Center No. 25 Replacement Project, Project No. 800-564, directly from the District. Paper copies will not be available for purchase.

The USB memory drive may be purchased from the District Office for a non-refundable $75 charge, which includes appropriate state sales tax and UPS Ground shipping. For overnight shipping, bidders may provide a UPS or FedEx account number; however, the fee remains unchanged. Bidders may pay for the USB memory drive by sending a check made out to Union Sanitary District, 5072 Benson Road, Union City, California 94587, or by going to the District’s website www.unionsanitary.ca.gov for payment by VISA or MASTERCARD credit card. Only bidders who purchase the USB memory drive will be placed on the Planholder list. All submitted bids must be on the Bid Forms included with the purchased USB memory drive of the Contract Documents or subsequent addenda.

A bid submitted to the District by a Bidder who has not purchased and received an electronic USB memory drive of Switchboard No. 3 and Motor Control Center No. 25 Replacement Project, Project No. 800-564, or submitted on Bid Forms not included in the purchased electronic USB memory drive or subsequent addenda shall be considered non-responsive and shall be rejected by the District.

Each bid must conform and be responsive to the invitation, the Plans and Specifications, and all documents comprising the Contract Documents. Each bid shall be presented under sealed cover and shall be accompanied by a certified check or bidder’s bond, made payable to the District, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid. The said check or bidder’s bond shall be given as a guarantee that the successful bidder will execute the contract in conformity with the form of agreement contained within the contract documents, and will furnish bonds and insurance policies as specified within ten (10) days after notification of the award of the Contract to the successful bidder.

Cost for work described in each addenda issued during the time of bidding shall be included in the Bid and the addenda shall become a part of the Contract documents.

Bidders shall develop and submit bids at their own expense.

The District will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submittal of any and all Bids.

The District reserves the sole right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in a bid.

No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening thereof.

At the successful Contractor’s option, securities may be substituted for the required retention, in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the State of California Public Contract Code.

CARB Certification: Each Bidder shall complete and return the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Certification to the District with its Bid, or no later than prior to the time of the Bid Award, or the Bid may be deemed non-responsive.

In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the District has determined that the Contractor shall possess, as a minimum, a valid Class A License. In accordance with the provisions of California Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15, a bid submitted to the District by a Contractor who is not licensed in accordance with Chapter 9 of the California Business and Professions Code shall be considered non-responsive and shall be rejected by the District.

Questions concerning this project should be directed to:

Union Sanitary District

Attn: Kevin Chun 5072 Benson Road

Union City, CA 94587

Phone: 510-477-7608

By: Manny Fernandez

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

2026 CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT

PROJECT NO. CIPA10007.FY2026

2026 CITYWIDE ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN RAMP PROJECT NO. CIPA10001.FY2026

The City Council of the City of Newark invites sealed bids for the construction of public improvements for 2026 Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Replacement, Project No. CIPA10007. FY2026 and 2026 Citywide Accessible Pedestrian Ramp, Project No. CIPA10001.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, December 16, 2025. 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. 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/84849689026?pwd=cFVsybLxhj gsS8vLMDLPLLh6a7Qu7o.1 Meeting ID: 848 4968 9026 Passcode: 086166 One tap mobile +16694449171,,84849689026#,,,,*086166# US +16699006833,,84849689026#,,,,*086166# US (San Jose) City of Newark David W. Smith City Hall is currently open during limited hours only, Monday through Thursday, 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 COVID19 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: Remove and replace existing damaged concrete sidewalks, driveways, curb and gutter, valley gutter, and wheelchair accessible curb ramps; remove roots; root prune trees; and install root barriers at various locations within the City of Newark.

The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the work quantity from the project, if necessary, to stay within funding limitations at the sole discretion of the City Engineer. It is the City’s intent to award the contract for this work on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The entire scope of the project shall be completed by Monday, June 1, 2026. 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, by emailing Ms. Helen Gordon at helen.gordon@newarkca.gov or calling (510) 578-4452.

All technical questions should be directed to Mr. Michael Carmen, Assistant Engineer, by emailing michael.carmen@ newarkca.gov or calling (510) 578-4320. 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 valid Class A or C-8 California Contractors license at the time of the bid opening. 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.

As of July 1, 2014, all Contractors bidding on this project are required to register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and 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. The City Council will award the project, if it is awarded, to the lowest responsible Bidder as determined by the Total Bid (Total Bid A PLUS Total Bid B). 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.

12/2, 12/9/25

Secretary of the Board

Union Sanitary District

Date: 12/02/2025

CNS-3989719#

Pursuant to Section 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: November 25, 2025

510-494-1999

TCV@TRICITYVOICE.COM

NEETU SALWAN, City Clerk

City of Newark, Alameda County, California

Publish Dates: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, and Tuesday, December 9, 2025 11/25, 12/2, 12/9/25

CNS-3988834#

PROBATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WILLIAM CURTIS CARRELL AKA CURTIS CARRELL AKA CURT CARRELL CASE NO. 25PR154748

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: WILLIAM CURTIS CARRELL AKA CURTIS CARRELL AKA CURT CARRELL

A Petition for Probate has been filed by RONALD B. CARRELL in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA.

The Petition for Probate requests that RONALD B. CARRELL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on DECEMBER 19, 2025 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: KORTNEE D. FERIANTE, ADAM FERIANTE, FERIANTE LAW FIRM LLP, 39899 BALENTINE DRIVE, SUITE 315, NEWARK, CA 94560, Telephone: 510-827-2623 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/25

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TRUSTEE SALES

T.S. No. 138002-CA APN: 501-1535-113-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/7/2021. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 1/15/2026 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/12/2021 as Instrument No. 2021275498 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: MARK RENTIE, A SINGLE MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR 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; at the Fallon Street Steps Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 38228 PASEO PADRE PKWY APT 18, FREMONT, CA 94536-5259, AKA, 38228 PASEO PADRE PKWY, FREMONT, CA 94536-5259 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is:$314,961.35 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust 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 or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

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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 (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 138002-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, 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 (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 138002-CA 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 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 3133319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 11/25, 12/2, 12/9/25

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Tri-City History A-Z in Photographs #23: Vallejo

By Kelsey Camello,

Washington Township Museum of Local History

Vallejo: (noun) of the, a descendant of, or named after the Vallejo Family

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ADOBE STYLE View of the Vallejo Adobe at California Nursery, taken in 1967. (Niles)

OLD MILL-ENNIUM Vallejo Mill, about 1900. (Niles)

PHOTO DAY Maria Antonia ‘Tonita’ Vallejo (1850-1876) shows off her long locks in a posed, studio portrait. Tonita was the seventh and final child born to Maria Soledad Sanchez y Ortega de Vallejo and Jose de Jesus Vallejo. (Mission San Jose)

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CARRIED AWAY Horse drawn carriage, with people atop and on the side, on Vallejo Street looking north. (Mission San Jose)