Tri-City Voice December 30, 2025

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DECEMBER 30, 2025-JANUARY 5, 2026

Hayward’s second cannabis shop gets approved by council

Grant recipients Fremont Bank Foundation helps local charities. 12

Victor Carvellas, (inside bottom) Stephanie Uchida

● Community members share comments of approval and bring concerns

By Roelle Balan Hayward is one step closer to opening a second cannabis dispensary. On Dec. 16, the city council approved a retail conditional-use permit for a cannabis shop on 21463 Foothill Blvd.

The proposed marijuana business would be called Phenos Hayward. The location is nearly 15,000 square feet in what used to be a Walgreens.

Phenos is one of 18 dispensaries across California that are under a cannabis company called The Premier Group.

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The guild donates dozens of quilts to local organizations.

Student art showcase New Haven students show their work. 12

BATTING PRACTICE Piecemakers Quilt Guild members tie off quilts at Ardenwood, fitting with the old-timey farm vibes.

Quilters keep American craft alive ● Lovingly made quilts become the common thread that ties people together

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n iconic American text ile a r t , quilt s have been k now n to play an important thematic role

in short stories like A lice Walker’s “Everyday Use” and Susan Glaspell’s “A Jury of Her Peers.” Both the intricate process of their creation and their enduring meaning as

keepsakes make quilts transcend their function.

In the East Bay, Piecemakers Quilt Guild keeps the art of quiltmaking a l i ve a n d p r e s e r ve s t h e original function of quilts as an expression of creativity and care.

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News from Washington Health •

No Magic Bullet Physicians use GLP-1 medications plus lifestyle changes to treat diabetes and obesity As a nation, Americans – from teens through senior citizens – are less healthy than they’ve ever been, driven by lifestyle factors such as poor diet and lack of exercise.

More than 70% of Americans fit the new obesity diagnosis developed by the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission where body mass index (BMI) is only a screening tool. The actual diagnosis is based on confirming excess body fat (using waist circumference, ratios or direct measures) plus identifying functional impairment (clinical obesity) or increased risk (preclinical obesity).

More than 40% of Americans are pre-diabetic and nearly 15% have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

It’s an epidemic, noted Thomas Collins-Pallett, MD, chair of Family Medicine at Washington Health Medical Group (WHMG), but one that can be managed by a combination of lifestyle modifications and medication.

He is quick to add, “Let’s be clear: there is no magic bullet in either controlling diabetes or weight loss.

Dealing with type 2 diabetes and fighting obesity calls for a long-term management plan. I aim for slow weight loss that is consistent – and sustainable – over time. We’re talking changes over a lifetime, not just a few months.”

Plan of Action

Dr. Collins-Pallett’s strategy includes diet, exercise and the use of weight loss medications including GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) and so-called dual-hormone

agonists. GLP-1s, such as Ozempic and Rybelsus, were initially FDA-approved for management of type 2 diabetes.

Dual agonists have both GLP-1 and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) agonists and were FDA-approved for management of type 2 diabetes and obesity. These include the medications Zepbound and Mounjaro. An agonist is a natural or synthetic chemical that binds to a specific cell receptor and activates it, mimicking a natural signal to trigger a biological response, essentially “turning on” the cell’s function.

“Think of it as a key fitting a lock and opening the door,” he said. “GLP1 and dual agonists mimic the natural hormones GLP-1 and GIP, stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin when blood sugar is high. They help get rid of the ‘food noise,’ slow digestion, reduce appetite and decrease glucose (sugar) production in the liver. I use both types in my practice depending on the patient’s unique diagnosis and comorbidities.”

Some patients come in seeking quick weight loss using these medications alone. Dr. Collins-Pallett is quick to tell them that’s not the way the medication, or his plan of care, works.

“Obesity is a chronic condition, so I tell my patients we’re looking at a longterm, two-year management plan at a minimum, with slow weight loss that allows their stomach to shrink,” he said.

“We have great health data showing yo-yo dieting is actually worse than staying at the same weight. We work together to set reasonable expectations

so when we start weaning them off the medication after two years, they have the lifestyle tools to keep the weight off. If you abruptly stop taking the medication without that plan, it will go right back on. This is a commitment and plan for life.”

Body System Health

In addition to being very effective at helping patients achieve significant weight loss and attain diabetes control, Dr. Collins-Pallett noted this class of weight loss medications can have positive effects on overall health. They can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease and reduce inflammation in the kidneys.

They lower the risk of heart attack and help lower blood pressure. They also improve liver health by reducing fat, inflammation and liver enzymes, particularly for fatty liver disease.

But they also come with potential side effects. Dr. Collins-Pallett outlines the potential benefits and side effects of this class of medication for his patients and cautions them about looking for a quick fix.

“I think people understand they’re overweight, but being obese might not be on their radar,” he said. “Then they see Hollywood stars shed pounds virtually overnight on these medications, but that’s not an accurate depiction of how these medications work and what their purpose is. You don’t lose 40 pounds overnight. You need to work with your primary care provider to safely lose weight using any method, especially using these medications. There are shortand long-term side effects to consider and baseline lab tests to run before we even begin a course of medication. We want our patients to live long, healthy lives, not have their health compromised by a regime that isn’t right for them.”

Common short-term side effects are the same for the GLP-1 and dualagonist medications. Most common are gastrointestinal and include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, bloating and indigestion.

Patients have also reported injection site reactions, fatigue, headache and dizziness. All short-term side effects generally occur when starting or increasing doses. There are also longterm side effects that are often tied to rapid weight loss, including increased risk of gallstones; dehydration, which can lead to severe kidney problems;

“Dealing with type 2 diabetes and fighting obesity calls for a long-term management plan.

I aim for slow weight loss that is consistent – and sustainable – over time.

We’re talking changes over a lifetime, not just a few months.”

—Thomas Collins-Pallett, MD

hypoglycemia (low blood sugar); and facial changes (hollow cheeks, sagging facial skin and increased wrinkles).

Based on animal studies, the FDA has issued a black box warning for GLP-1s for potential thyroid tumors in patients with a family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2.

Recent large human studies haven’t shown a clear causal link. Dr. CollinsPallett noted GLP-1s don’t impact common thyroid conditions such as hyper/hypothyroidism and weight loss can improve thyroid hormone levels, but he monitors his thyroid patients on weight loss medication closely.

The most common long-term side effect is weight gain after stopping the injections. Many people regain up to half of the weight they lost within a year because the medication’s appetite suppressing effects are gone and old eating habits come back.

“This is why I work closely with my patients on these medications,” Dr. Collins-Pallett said. “It is possible to lose the weight with a combination of medication and lifestyle changes and maintain the loss after weaning off the medication by keeping up with the lifestyle changes. I work with each patient to set that as our goal, using gradual tapering and focusing on a sustainable, healthy diet and exercise, and a positive mindset to keep moving forward.”

For more information about WHMG Family Practice, go to mywtmf.com/ services/family-medicine/. For more information on Dr. Collins-Pallett, scan the below QR code.

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News from Washington Health •

Washington Health Urgent Care Now Open Convenient and Affordable Medical Care for Everyday Injuries and Illnesses A new Washington Health Urgent Care center opened in Fremont on Dec. 17, bringing walk-in treatment for a wide range of common health concerns, including minor injuries like cuts and sprains, and illnesses like colds and flu. Unlike an emergency department, the Urgent Care center is designed for conditions that require prompt attention but are not life-threatening, helping reduce wait times and medical costs for patients. Now, Urgent Care patients of all ages have access to board certified doctors seven days a week for extended daily hours.

“We are pleased to open our new Washington Health Urgent Care center as a direct response to the community’s need for timely treatment of nonemergency medical conditions,” said Kimberly Hartz, Washington Health CEO. “Health care access and delivery was the third most critical concern of Washington Township Health Care District residents in our 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment.”

This modern, state-of-the-art facility is located near Walgreens at 2682 Mowry Ave. The new center is 3,644 square feet and is equipped with five exam rooms, a procedure room, on-site X-ray, and laboratory.

Benefits of Urgent Care

Washington Health’s new Urgent Care will address immediate health needs of patients who may not have easy access to primary care, and offers a convenient solution during times when regular doctors’ offices are closed.

The center accepts most insurance plans, and it can be a more affordable solution, since urgent care co-payments

are usually less than that of an emergency department.

Patients benefit from the convenience of Urgent Care walk-in visits or sameday appointments, which also eases pressure on local emergency departments.

Expanding access to urgent care in Fremont will help improve overall

community health outcomes by providing timely treatment for everyday medical issues that arise for local residents.

Responding to Community Health Needs

Washington Health conducts a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years to identify the most critical physical and mental health issues facing district residents. The health system responds to these needs with a resulting Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) that outlines planned health services, programs, and education to improve the health of the community.

Results of the 2025 CHNA illustrate the need for local urgent care services.

To access a copy of Washington Health’s recent CHNA and CHIP, go to WashingtonHealth.com/CHNA. “Our new Urgent Care center offers fast, quality medical attention when it is needed most. And if a higher level of care is required, patients have access to the health system’s wide range of advanced treatment and top-tier medical care, near their work and homes,” Hartz added.

Go to WashingtonHealth.com/ UrgentCare or scan the QR code for more information. Here, you can also see a list of accepted insurance plans, the current wait time, and choose from a list of available appointments that day.

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Washington Health Urgent Care is open seven days a week to treat illnesses that require prompt attention but aren’t life threatening.

It offers convenient care for: Minor injuries like sprains, small cuts needing stitches, minor burns or simple fractures.

Illnesses like colds, flu, sore throat, ear or sinus infections, and mild asthma symptoms.

Fever or flu-like symptoms that need evaluation but are not severe.

Skin issues including rashes, allergic reactions, insect bites, and minor infections.

Digestive problems such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or mild abdominal pain.

When not to use urgent care: For chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of stroke, severe bleeding, or major trauma, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

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OPINION

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Don’t keep your eye on the target

By Stephanie Uchida

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My teacher had another rule. Any goal had to be achievable on our side of the firing line. Or, something we would be able to measure even if someone took the target away and we weren’t able to judge where our arrows landed. No “I will get a bullseye.” Because once the arrow left the bow,

circumstances were out of our control. So our efforts had to focus on ourselves.

That’s the attitude I cultivate. I’ve never resonated with stories where someone wears themself out, but still just has to try the same thing but harder and with higher stakes to succeed. I say, go back to those foundational skills and let them help you see the problem in a new way.

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i n c e N e w Ye a r ’s is just around t h e c o rn e r, m a n y a r e t h i n king about i m p r o v i n g Stephanie themselves Uchida through resolutions. Whenever I think about goalsetting, I remember the philosophy of my archery teacher in college.

My teacher imprinted on us the importance of positive thinking. This wasn’t necessarily about having a cheerful attitude. It was about consistently focusing on the thing we were trying to achieve rather than what we were avoiding.

For example, if someone said, “My goal for this class is to not hit the string with my

arm when I fire,” she would make them do a rewrite. A better goal would be, “I will keep my arm and shoulder relaxed and steady so my body makes a straight line and my arm is in a safe position compared to the bow string.”

I learned that the time you spend thinking about the desired action helps you become more of an expert in it.

By directing energy into your archery form, you can think of a dozen little ways to improve it, from taking a breath before you draw to maybe adjusting your bow to a weight more appropriate to your strength and skill level.

This is much more effective than fixating on the scary failure and all the possible ways it could happen. That’s becoming an expert in failure. All us humans are kind of toddlers; telling us NO just makes us tend to do the thing more.

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City council approves cannabis shop on Hayward’s Foothill Boulevard — Continued from page 1 Esther Lopez is the person applying for a cannabis business in Hayward. She has been a Hayward resident since the 1980s.

The store is one of three dispensaries Hayward is allowing in the city. It will have a lobby area where IDs are checked, a room displaying marijuana products and a back room for storage.

The city made $750,000 so far in fiscal year 2025 from the existing cannabis businesses.

As a show of good faith, Phenos Hayward is paying the city the first $1 million they make from cannabis tax revenues.

It would be the second adultuse cannabis dispensary in the city. Nearby is Garden of Eden, located on 21227 Foothill Blvd.

in the unincorporated community of Cherryland, a block and a half away from the proposed Phenos location. The other Hayward cannabis store, Cookies, is on 1004 B St. More than 50 people attended the meeting to oppose or support the proposed marijuana dispensary. Lopez was also present at the meeting.

One supporter came all the way from Modesto’s Club W (under the same company as Phenos Hayward) to make a public comment on the cannabis shop. “Phenos represents meaningful economic growth for Hayward,” she said, “creating well-paying jobs, prioritizing local hiring

and contributing significant tax revenue that can support public ser vices like roads, parks and youth programs.”

People are against the cannabis dispensary because of crime, traffic safety, minors possibly buying the product, and people smoking near the store.

The biggest concern is the location of the dispensary, which is near a martial arts school that kids attend. A man and his two sons are students at the martial arts school.

“I personally witnessed reckless driving at this location on a regular basis,” he said. “There is a driveway that is clearly marked as a one-way exit and it’s located directly from the dojo. Despite

this, drivers routinely enter through in an attempt to bypass heavy traffic.”

One person from an unincorporated part of Alameda County said she lives near the proposed site. She is against the cannabis shop, saying as a pedestrian she often sees people parked and smoking in their cars before they drive away.

“What’s wrong with it is that they’re smoking on those side streets and they’re driving home impaired, endangering me, endangering my neighbors,” she said. “As well as this place might be monitored, they are not going to monitor off their property.”

One middle and high school teacher said he supports the marijuana dispensary. “Smoke shops, vape shops, are the pipeline. They sell in the gray zone, and they know exactly who their customers are, middle school and high school students,” he said. “Licensed dispensaries are the solution to preventing underage cannabis use.”

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HOME&GARDEN

TASTY TEATIME FRIED TREATS Photos by Madhvika Singh

Indian snacks complement chai or stand on their own

By Madhvika Singh

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t would be around four in the afternoon that teatime would announce itself. Regularly, my mother would make herself a cup of chai to transition into the evening, but the days she made the snacks to go along with the chai were the days we always looked forward to. These teatime snacks were a delight to devour.

But looking back, I feel it was less about the food itself, and more about flavors, creating connections and making memories. These spicy and savory bites pair well with chai, especially on a monsoon evening, to indulge yourself or to lovingly welcome visitors.

These snacks capture bold flavors and vibrant colors that engage all the senses. A couple of very popular, and my personal favorites, are tikki and kachori.

Although it is hard to capture in language the complex flavors created by all the ingredients and method of preparation, tikki can be described as potato and vegetable patty or cutlet, and kachori as deep fried, puffed-up spicy pastry with a savory stuffing.

When it comes to authentic ethnic dishes, we try our very best to translate and represent the original taste, but even with creativity at its best, it can be deceptively tricky to recreate the magic.

A loose translation of the word tikki is “a small bite” or “a small patty.” While it is typically made of mashed potatoes along with spices and seasonings, it can be enhanced with combinations of other ingredients such as paneer, peas and beetroot, keeping potato as the main ingredient.

In India, it is prepared in household kitchens, roadside stalls, corner shops and upscale restaurants alike.

It is often personalized with local flair, and various versions of it exist that are extremely popular. Tikkis can also be enjoyed as a substitute for burger patties, by layering in sandwiches, or as a pita pocket filling.

Tikki recipe: 4 - 5 medium red or yellow potatoes 1/2 cup green peas 1 tbsp ginger (grated) 1 tsp red chili flakes (or to taste) 1 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground Green chili peppers like thai or serrano to taste (finely chopped) 2 tbsp cilantro (finely chopped) 1 tsp roasted cumin powder 3 tbsp corn or rice flour, but more if potatoes have a lot of moisture Salt to taste Oil for shallow frying Makes about 6 - 7 tikkis Boil the potatoes and allow them to completely cool down. Once they are ready to be handled, remove the peels and shred them on the large holes of the grater. Add in coarsely mashed peas, ginger, red chili flakes, black pepper, green chilies, cilantro, roasted cumin powder, corn or rice flour, and salt.

Gently mix all the ingredients to incorporate everything into a soft “dough.” One can add a sprinkling of corn kernels, grated paneer or grated carrots as well for more color, texture and taste. This recipe is beginner friendly and yet quite flavorful.

Divide the dough into small equal portions, roll into balls and flatten gently into round tikkis or patties, creasing out any cracks. Place tikkis on a tray lined with parchment paper and leave them in the fridge for about an hour, allowing them to firm up.

Heat oil in a flat bottom-heavy pan like a seasoned cast iron pan. Once it is medium hot, gently slide the patties into the pan. Let them shallow fry on medium heat. Each side takes about three to four minutes to crisp up. When done, take the tikkis out on a paper towel to allow excess oil to drain. While shallow frying tikkis replicates the more prevalent taste and texture, use as little oil as you desire.

A portion of the potatoes in the recipe can be substituted with boiled and mashed chickpeas, sweet potatoes or

CATCH UP A stack of kachoris waits to be devoured at a corner shop in India.

FLAKY GOLD Kachori is an assortment of fillings inside a flaky pastry, often topped with a chutney. both. They can be oven baked or air fried as well, although I prefer the taste of the shallow fried ones with just the potatoes as the base for this occasional indulgence. Serve the tikkis topped with spiced yogurt, mint and tamarind chutney, pomegranate arils, spiced or curried chickpeas.

Kachori Another mouthwatering teatime snack is kachori—an assortment of fillings inside a flaky pastry made with all-purpose flour and then slowly fried until it has puffed up and is golden brown in color. While the outer pastry remains largely the same, the filling varies with geographic regions, taste, and preference, and can be made with potatoes, peas, onions, or daals (legumes). Kachori can be enjoyed topped with yogurt and chutneys, served with sides of curries and cooked yogurt dishes, or be equally satisfying just by itself.

This is also a good make-ahead snack and can be stored in the refrigerator for

CHAI TEA No matter what the sides, chai is the signature of teatime. a later time, although in our home they don’t last long as they are so delicious, and we are so fond of them.

The best part of these dishes is that they can be had as snacks or made into a full meal. Here are some suggestions to make a hearty meal from these snacks.

Tikki can be topped with curried chickpeas, or used as a burger patty along with lettuce, sliced tomatoes and onions.

Likewise, kachori can be served with light chutneys or made into a meal by enjoying it with curried potatoes.

Both snacks also make a delightful addition to an Indian snack inspired charcuterie board for a get together or a potluck along with other items like cocktail samosas, fritters and tea sandwiches.

Tikkis and kachoris are among many other ethnic foods readily available in local Indian grocery stores and restaurants. When serving these dishes on a summer evening, I like to pair them with freshly made lemonade, and on a cold and frosty day, nothing beats a hot tea or masala chai to go with them.

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HEALTH&WELLNESS

HOW TO MENTALLY WEATHER THE WINTER SEASON Seasonal Affective Disorder can require lifestyle changes

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‘Though [Seasonal Affective Disorder] mostly appears among adults between their 20s and 30s, it can even happen to children and teens, and among people with personal or family histories of mood disorders.

In very rare instances, some people can experience SAD in the summer as well.’

—Dr. Jacqueline Magno

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ith the holiday season coming to a close, have you stopped to wonder if you’ve felt more under the weather than usual—especially during the fall or winter seasons? If you have, there is a chance it might have something to do with a condition that goes by many names: winter depression, nature depressive disorder with seasonal patterns or abbreviated medically as DSM-5.

Commonly referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), it is a serious medical condition caused by the change of weather, namely the reduction of sunlight during daylight hours. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to treat yourself for SAD even before the warmer seasons arrive to naturally relieve depressive symptoms.

“According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), approximately 5% of adults experience SAD, where women experience it more commonly than men,” says Union City-based psychiatrist Jacqueline Magno. “Though it mostly appears among adults between their 20s and 30s, it can even happen

to children and teens, and among people with personal or family histories of mood disorders. In very rare instances, some people can experience SAD in the summer as well.”

During winter, reduced sunlight can affect a person’s biological clock and their circadian rhythm as it lowers serotonin levels and increases melatonin, which causes hypersomnia, or sleeping more than usual.

People experience low energ y, decreased concentration, low motivation resulting in isolation from others and less engaging in activities they used to find pleasurable. Some cases show people eating more around this season, resulting in weight gain, which could also cause a drop in self esteem.

“People in Alaska experience SAD more often than people living in places like California or Florida,” Magno says.

“Sometimes people who live there or in similar areas travel to other areas to escape the cold. It’s almost similar to how birds migrate to warmer areas in the winter.”

Magno has been helping both children and adults with pressing issues like coping with depression at Kaiser

NOT SO MERRY Less daylight hours can throw off circadian rhythm and change a person’s mood.

Permanente for over 20 years. Solutions that she’s proposed to help people deal with SAD include making time to take in as much sunlight as possible by stepping outside, and reducing the exposure to screens. Maintaining a healthy sleep schedule and limiting the intake of caffeine also helps.

Staying active through activities such as baking, puzzles or any other form of hobby that can provide some sort of challenge or reward allows you to stay alert and keep your brain engaged. Perhaps the most important tip to have is to keep an involved support system in place, which can consist of a network of family, parents and close friends.

Should cases escalate further beyond what home remedies can provide, doctors may provide clinical care, personalized treatments or offer other forms of lifestyle changes. They may recommend anti-depressants or vitamin

supplements, especially ones that contain plenty of Vitamin D. Light therapy, where patients enter an office and expose themselves to artificial white light, has also been proven to help reset a person’s internal clock. However, having experienced cases where the bipolar disorders might trigger from light therapy, Magno advises to be careful when recommending this to patients with a history of such disorders.

More information about the APA can be found through their website at psychiatry.org. Hotline numbers to call for specific issues include the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at 1.800.662.4357, and The National Alliance for Mental Illness hotline at 1.800.950.6264, who also offers free, confidential one on one support through their website at nami.org.

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Some characteristics of dictators include the following: exhibiting a cultish personality centered on the leader, demanding loyalty, suspending civil liberties, proclaiming states of emergency, not abiding by the rule of law, targeting political opponents.

One can argue that President Trump, as with all U.S. Presidents, holds an extraordinary amount of personal and political power. But what a president actually does with the power given them by the Constitution and by Congress is what defines their presidency.

The League of Women Voters—Fremont, Newark and Union City (LWVFNUC) invites the community to the next segment of our Speaker Series, “Defending Our Democracy.” This free program will provide our in-person audience with a video viewing experience.

Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of UC Berkeley Law, was the featured guest at the Commonwealth Club World Affairs on July 24, 2025, just six months into the second Trump administration. It was his most recent appearance at that San Francisco venue. In his talk, ‘The Playbook of a Dictator,’ Chemerinsky enumerates a multitude of instances that describe the troubling and dangerous direction our country has already taken, and continues to take.

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KNOT IT Quilting demonstrations at Ardenwood introduce young people to an old-school art.

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EVERYDAY USE Every July and December, the guild donates stacks of quilts made by members.

SQUARED AWAY Salvador Sandoval, acting captain at Newark Police Department, holds up a quilt that will be donated to a child in need.

Piecemakers quilts give warmth and care — Continued from page 1 For American settlers, quilting was a way of reusing fabric scraps, as well as for women to socialize at quilting bees, sometimes even finishing an entire quilt in one day. Piecemakers got its start in 1981, with a group of women organized by Patches Quilt Shop owners Gladys Clayson and Judy Shelton. They revised bylaws used by Santa Clara Valley Quilt Guild.

Member Toni Mathues, who has been quilting for 15 years, called quiltmaking “a healthy addiction.” (In fact, she was piecing together a quilt while interviewing.)

A traditional quilt starts with sewing together different pieces of colored fabric into a geometric design. This is the quilt top. Quilts also need a backing, with fluffy batting in between. This makes

what Mathues called “the quilt sandwich.” Then the three layers are sewn or tied together.

“Any good quilter will have at least three quilts in different phases of completion,” said Mathues. “You can have a quilt that you’re cutting, and you have another quilt that you’re putting together, and then you have another quilt that you’re quilting, and another quilt that you’re doing handwork on.

Then there’s those quilts where you get started and go, Eh, I don’t like it. And you put it away and come back to it five years later.”

Much of the draw is camaraderie, as members stitch together and swap fabrics, sometimes pulling all nighters.

Quilting itself is a calming, meditative practice. Plus, quilts make great gifts.

Gwen George, a member since 1999, said many members are “between children and grandchildren.” She joined when her son went off to college and she was looking for a way to spend her free evenings. “Seventy-five percent of the quilts I’ve ever made I’ve given away as gifts. Wedding presents, baby showers, everything. They make beautiful gifts.”

Piecemakers members get free admission to Ardenwood, and appear there to tie off quilts and introduce the public to the art. Kids can practice making their own mini quilts out of paper squares. On a recent 4th of July, patriotic quilts from the guild decorated beds at Patterson House.

Piecemakers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. In addition to sharing techniques and fabric, and quilting together, the

60 or so active members donate quilts to community organizations twice per year. In 2024, they gave away a total of 185 quilts. In Dec. 2025, Piecemakers held a party and “quilt parade” where they showed off and donated dozens of quilts to organizations such as Viola Blythe, Kaiser, Tri-City Volunteers and Newark Police Department.

Jenifer Miller, a healthcare chaplain at Kaiser, shared a story of when she used a small quilt for a newborn who had sadly passed away during delivery. Originally, the body had been wrapped in a plastic sheet, which was rustley and cumbersome for the parents to handle. “Even though the quilt itself was not going to be enjoyed per se by the baby, it did become a meaningful keepsake,” said Miller. “Because it was one of the last things that touched the baby, and the baby wasn’t coming home.”

Salvador Sandoval of Newark Police Department said, “I can’t remember a time when these quilts weren’t in my career. I can remember as a young officer giving these quilts out, and they were always around.”

Quilts donated to the police department are used for people undergoing trauma. “Our officers often meet people on what may be one of the worst days of their lives,” said Sandoval, “and at those times a small gesture can have a big impact.”

He said having something “warm, personal and handmade” can make a big difference to someone cold, scared or displaced. It gives them dignity and reminds them that someone in the community cares. In his words, quilts say, “You matter, we see you, you’re not alone.”

One quilt donated in December came from a friend of George who had passed away. Although the maker was no longer there, the quilt itself ended up on the Viola Blythe table, slated for a family in need.

As with many hands-on arts in the digital age, interest in quilting has waned. George said there’s been a decline in guild membership. “We used to have 215 members. Now we’re down to like 75.” Likewise, there’s only one quilt store left in the Tri-City area, Not Just Quiltz in Niles.

In this modern age, innovations like the heated electric blanket have outstripped the ingenuity of frontier homemakers making the best of fabric scraps.

Why spend weeks stitching when Amazon Prime delivers in two days? (Someone has to make those blankets too, but it’s easy to forget that.)

“People go, ‘Why do you cut up fabric only to sew it back together?’” said Mathues. Essentially, that’s asking: Why create? Why connect? Why care at all?

It might not earn fame or money, but quilting has power, as the process itself translates a person’s (or group’s) intangible ingenuity into a physical object that may even outlive them.

Matheus said, “There’s no quilts alike, ever.”

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Two affordable housing complexes open in Hayward ● Pimentel Place and Mission Paradise deliver 133 homes to families and seniors Submitted by Allison Baer

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n Dec. 10, EAH Housing held a grand opening for Pimentel Place and Mission Paradise—two new developments that are adding 133 affordable apartment homes to Hayward.

Designed to meet the urgent housing needs, the developments serve residents earning between 20% and 80% of the area median income (AMI), and include homes with supportive services for formerly homeless families.

“Mission Paradise and Pimentel Place reflect our commitment to creating high-quality, affordable homes that strengthen communities and expand opportunity,” said Laura Hall, president and CEO of EAH Housing. “In a city like Hayward, where the need for housing far exceeds supply, developments like these are essential to ensuring that teachers, healthcare workers, families and older adults can continue to live, work and thrive here.”

Located at 22648 2nd St. in Hayward, Pimentel Place introduces 57 new apartments. It offers one- to three-bedroom units with modern finishes, energy-efficient appliances, on-site laundry facilities, bicycle parking, indoor/outdoor gathering spaces and a children’s play area.

Resident services offices are located on-site, with a resident services coordinator offering wellness programs and referrals to local services in partnership with LifeSTEPS. Fifteen residences are reserved for people experiencing chronic homelessness, and 20 for households earning at or below 30% of AMI, including two for referrals from East Bay Innovations for residents with specialized needs.

Situated near the corner of 2nd and C Streets, Pimentel Place places residents close to schools, medical offices, grocery stores, banks, restaurants, entertainment and transit.

Funding for Pimentel Place was provided through the County of Alameda Measure A1 Affordable Housing Bond, County of Alameda HOME Investment Partnership funds, the City of Hayward Inclusionary Housing Trust Fund and Community Development Block Grant programs, and multiple California Department of Housing and Community Development programs, including the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program and the California Housing Accelerator Program.

Further south, Mission Paradise occupies nearly two acres at the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Webster/Hancock Streets, delivering 76 new apartment homes for adults aged 62 and older. Seventy-five homes are affordable to residents earning between 20% and 80% of AMI. Twenty-five units offer project-based rental assistance through the Housing Authority of Alameda County, and 15 apartments are reserved for older adults exiting homelessness who are living with severe mental illness through the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s No Place Like Home program.

Designed to meet the urgent housing needs, the developments serve residents earning between 20% and 80% of the area median income Mission Paradise residents have access to a community room, technology lounge, fitness center, a rooftop deck, landscaped open spaces, a community garden and on-site laundry facilities.

On-site management and supportive services offices anchor the community, and a resident services coordinator offers ongoing wellness and social programming, while LifeSTEPS provides case management services.

Funding for Mission Paradise was also made possible through the County of Alameda Measure A1 Affordable Housing Bond and similar funding, including California State budget funding facilitated by then-Assembly Member Quirk and then-Senator Wieckowski.

“These communities provide more than just housing—they provide stability, dignity and opportunity,” said Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Márquez. “Mission Paradise and Pimentel Place show what’s possible when public and nonprofit partners like EAH Housing work together. Collectively, we are creating a stronger, more inclusive community for our older adults, our families and our residents who have struggled to find a place to call home.”

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Heroes of Color hosts second showcase of 2025 ● New Haven Unified School District students learn to bridge creativity and business

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Fremont Bank Foundation gives out grants for 2025 ● Local charities and foodbanks receive funding for critical services

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or the past 31 years, Fremont Bank Foundation has supported its community through nonprofit grants issued to local organizations through their corporate giving program.

Organizations like the Tri-City Volunteers (TCV) Food Bank and Mobile Pantry use these grants to make the winter holiday season truly special for the diverse communities that they serve, said the food bank’s executive director Linda Leu. TCV Food Bank works in association with the Alameda County Community Food Bank in order to feed low-income communities.

But a majority of the food that people have access to is donated. While this includes fresh produce and pantry staples, it often does not include the cultural foods central to holidays celebrated by many community members, Leu said.

“It’s really difficult for people to celebrate the holidays that are meaningful for them without the right food,” Leu said. “At TCV we don’t just celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas, we also celebrate Lunar New Year, Afghan New Year and Diwali.”

Leu said that TCV Food Bank plans on using their Fremont Bank Foundation grant to purchase and distribute those key holiday foods. Providing this has been even more impactful due to the government shutdown which occurred this past fall.

“The changes in federal policy have really caused a significant increase in food insecurity in our community, and we have had to support a significantly higher number of people in our community that needed help because of that,” Leu said. “It has been really gratifying to be able to be helpful.”

TCV Food Bank is one of 49 local nonprofit charities that received funds in 2025. Local charities can apply to receive funds on Fremont Bank’s website. Applications are open year-round.

Recipients are chosen based on the ser v ices which they prov ide to local communities and organizational stability.

“Everyone should have the chance to thrive and reach their full potential,” said Julie Moore, director of corporate philanthropy at Fremont Bank. “This holiday season, we’re committed to supporting those in need and spreading hope throughout our communities.”

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LUCKY ENVELOPE Community members shop for the Lunar New Year at Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank.

n the evening of Monday, Dec. 15, the Al Rod Gym at James Logan High School became a bustling marketplace as middle and high school students of the New Haven Unified School District gathered for the Junior ARTpreneurs Showcase.

As a live band played music to set the lively atmosphere of the room, students from Cesar Chavez Middle School and James Logan High School and their families set up tables to present their artwork. Throughout the event, visitors and community members had the opportunity to walk through the showcase and purchase students’ work.

The showcase was the product of the Junior ARTpreneurs program run

by Heroes of Color. Founded in 2018 by David Heredia, the company teaches young artists entrepreneurship skills to help them sell their creations. Over eight weeks, students met twice a week after school with instructors from the program, whether to work on their projects or to practice talking to customers and negotiating prices.

Heredia explained that the program came to the district after he initially reached out to principal Ron Polk of James Logan High.

“A lot of the students at this school are super creative, but they had never had a program like ours, where we were actually fusing art and business,” Heredia said.

Principal Polk later spoke to the principals at Cesar Chavez and Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle Schools to bring the programs there as well.

“It’s important when you see principals who really support the interests of their students and make it a priority,” said Heredia.

Jasmine Nguyen, a freshman at James Logan, became involved with the program last year after her school’s art teacher retired, leaving her few opportunities to explore art in her school’s classes and clubs. “The most important lesson I learned throughout this process was to explore and try new things with my art,” said Nguyen.

Throughout the program, students created pieces that were personally meaningful to them. Camila Romero, a sophomore at James Logan High School, became involved with Junior

ORIGINAL WORK Camila Romera, a student at James Logan High School and one of the participants of Junior ARTpreneurs, speaks to a visitor as she stands with her collection of original pieces.

ARTpreneurs to learn how to potentially make a career with her art. Romero’s table displayed 37 pieces that she made over the course of the program.

“Many of these pieces of mine are based on characters I’ve created that represent my culture,” said Romero.

Abigail Johnsy, a freshman at James Logan, displayed her favorite piece, a pair of painted sneakers she dedicated to her best friend in Texas, where she recently moved from. Her father, John Johnsy, who was there to support her, said, “Abigail’s been awesome. She’s been able to use her time systematically and balance studying for school while working on these pieces.”

The event also featured an award ceremony, honoring four students from each school. Winners were selected not just for their artistic skill, but also for their enthusiasm and personal growth over the eight-week program. Each received a certificate and a $50 gift card to Michaels to purchase art supplies for their next projects.

Heredia hoped that the students would take away an important lesson from the showcase. “It’s not about how much money you make,” he said. “It’s about the person that you become in the process of taking that risk. That’s what we want to remind students, especially if it’s regarding something that they have a passion for.”

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ARTFUL DODGER Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack is an electric muscle car with all the power and noise of its gas counterparts.

The 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona EV roars ahead ● A fun performance EV you can drive every day

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he Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Track Package is a noisy, tire-shredding contradiction. It’s a mouthful of a name, but it sums up what this electric muscle car is all about. Performance is job one. Surprisingly, even though it can scat like a race car, it’s also a functional four-door sedan you could drive every day effortlessly.

As EVs have proliferated, and the Dodge brand is somewhat late to the party, the Stellantis brand decided to stick with a familiar image. Dodge has been crafting its performance image with Hemis and Hellcats, so orienting its new EVs to the brand image is not a stretch. After all, an electric car has instant torque delivered from launch.

With all-wheel drive (standard on all Dodge EVs), it’s a no-brainer to put that torque directly to the pavement.

The high-end version of the Daytona EV we drove has dual motors creating 670 horsepower (hp) and 627 footpounds of torque, more than enough to swiftly move the 6,000+-pound vehicle.

In addition to that torque being available at launch, or for passing on the freeway, this model also has an extra 40 hp available at the push of the boost button.

Dodge has clocked the Scat Pack at 3.3 seconds to 60 mph and 11.5 seconds for a quarter mile. Those are all decent numbers that would be respected by the track-oriented crowd, and would smoke some of those muscle cars of 55 years ago.

If you go a little light on the throttle, the Daytona will deliver 223 miles of range.

Beyond power The power was impressive, but on closer inspection this car had even more to

offer. For starters, it’s a good-sized fourdoor sedan with a functional back seat and trunk.

The widebody design that helps with the car’s handling pays dividends inside.

There’s plenty of room to stretch out in the (optional) heated and ventilated seats. The Daytona has the usual twoscreen setup with a driver having a configurable display that’s augmented by a 12.3-inch center infotainment touchscreen employing Dodge’s easy-to-use Uconnect 5 system.

Then there’s the sound coming from the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust. The good news—you can turn it off. If your silent electric muscle car somehow leaves you yearning for the good old days of rumbling pipes and dramatic shift sounds, this system will give you that. It’s fun, but most importantly, you can turn it off.

Finally, Dodge believes we have returned to the time of choice. During this coming year, if the Charger interests you, you will have choices. You can get two or four doors, an EV like we drove or one with a twin-turbo 6-cylinder engine that cranks out 550 hp. The price differential between the EV and gas cars is minimal, starting in the high $50-low $60,000 range. The catch, though, is in some of the enticing option packages.

That laundry list of goodies, which included some really fun and valuable items (Brembo brakes, for instance, for performance enthusiasts, as well as suspension tweaks) items, took our $61,995 base price Daytona EV up to $80,455.

To be honest, if you’re a little cashstrapped, you will not be disappointed in the base car. But those add-ons did bring value.

Speaking of value, while the federal tax credits are gone from EVs, manufacturers like Dodge are doing their best to make it up with finance and leasing deals that bake in similar savings.

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TRI-CITY STARGAZER whatever you begin. When it comes to helping someone in need, you’ll be there.

However, be careful you don’t give away the farm. Feelings of concern for the welfare of someone might make your sympathies cloud your judgment.

BY GEORGIA NICOLS georgianicols.com All Signs: “May you live in interesting times” is a Chinese curse. And these are interesting times, especially considering the merging cycles of the outer, slowermoving planets. Pluto takes 250 years to circle the Sun, and Pluto is now back in Aquarius. The last time this happened was during the French Revolution, the American Revolution and the Industrial Revolution. Meanwhile, Neptune has an orbit of 165 years, and it is now back in Aries for the first time since the late 1800s during the American Civil War. Finally, unpredictable Uranus, which takes 84 years, has just returned to Gemini for the first time since the 1940s—the Second World War. These cycles dovetail this year, and will play off each other for the next seven to 10 years.

Aries the Ram (March 21-April 20): You make an excellent impression on everyone this week. For starters, four planets are at the top of your chart, and one of them is the Sun, which is casting you in a flattering spotlight. Mercury in this same placement will encourage meaningful communications with bosses, parents and VIPs, while Venus will attract important people to you. You will take your duties and responsibilities seriously this week. Nevertheless, it’s also a party week! You might also get a sudden raise or an unexpected promotion.

Taurus the Bull (April 21-May 20): You want to escape from this everyday world and find adventure and thrills!

Small wonder because unexpected flirtations and new love, especially in another country, might occur this week.

It’s an idyllic time for romance. You might encounter someone older who seems to fit your imagined ideal. Despite these marvelous opportunities for fun and romance, this is also a solid week for writing and finishing manuscripts. It’s a great time to study as well. Whatever you do, you’ll be on top of your game.

Gemini the Twins (May 21-June 20): This is a pleasant week for friendships and romance. However, on top of these cozy vibes, you will be in an orderly state of mind, and ready to deal with financial matters. You won’t overlook details; plus, you’ll have the motivation to complete

Cancer the Crab (June 21-July 21): Your closest relationships will blossom this week! Romance is in the air! You will have a more serious approach to doing the right thing. Some of you will deal with details related to travel, higher education, or anything to do with legal or medical matters. Discussions will be realistic and yield practical results.

Basically, things will go your way because lucky Jupiter is still in your sign for another six months giving you divine protection.

Leo the Lion (July 22-August 22): This is a winning week because everything is coming together for you.

You’ll be productive. You’ll pay attention to detail. You’ll follow through and finish things. You’re doing something to improve your health. You will also be happy to socialize, especially with coworkers. You might be attracted to someone of an age difference who seems to fill your ideal of what someone should be—especially if that person can offer you a sense of security combined with an attractive appeal.

Virgo the Virgin (August 23-September 22): This year holds a lot of change for you, especially in terms of relationships. You’re popular with friends and groups and yet your most serious partnerships are challenged. Perhaps this is because this week romance and flirtations surround you. You might be attracted to someone older? Someone younger might be attracted to you? Because social outings will be fun and rewarding, accept all invitations. This is a productive week for those of you pursuing creative activities because you won’t overlook details, and you’ll have the perseverance to work with care and discipline.

Libra the Scales (September 23-October 22): Home and family continue to be your big focus this week. Family discussions and home repairs are taking place. You’re entertaining as well as tweaking your digs. You might spend more time than usual with a parent. Meanwhile, one rewarding aspect is that discussions will be realistic, and deal with practical outcomes. Idealistic romance might begin if you’re introduced to someone through a family friend. It’s a mix of dreamy ideals and grounded practicality this week. You balance them well.

Scorpio the Scorpion (October 23-November 21): Short trips, errands and discussions with relatives will keep you busy this week!

And you’ll enjoy this vibrant tempo because you’ll get a lot done. You might

have some pie-in-the-sky hopes, and wonder if you’re reaching out for too much. Fear not. When you get down to actually doing something, you’ll be efficient and detail oriented. The result of this is that you’ll accomplish more than you expect! Relationships will be sweet and reaffirming. You will appreciate the beauty of your daily surroundings more than usual.

Sagittarius the Archer (November 22-December 21): You’re thinking a lot about your wealth this week. Certainly, you have exciting moneymaking ideas. However, you’re also spending freely, buying gifts for others. That’s why it’s a good thing that money will come your way this week.

In the midst of this fun extravagance, you will be able to keep track of things because part of you is very levelheaded and realistic. In the back of your mind, you want to do something to secure your home base. You’ve got this covered.

Capricorn the Goat (December 22-January 19): You hold all the winning cards this week.

The Sun is in your sign dancing with your ruler Saturn, giving you a practical perspective. You’ll be logical and detail oriented. Venus is in your sign dancing with Neptune making you appreciate art, music and poetry. You’ll enjoy beautiful surroundings, and you might even have a feeling of a soul union with someone special. Venus will be triggered

by Uranus, perhaps encouraging an unconventional arrangement with a lover.

Mars will continue to give you strength and focus. The upshot is you will enjoy socializing with everyone.

Aquarius the Water Bearer (January 20-February 18): This is a curious week because it’s a popular, feel-good week, but many of the planets at this moment are “hiding” in your chart, which means that you’ll also feel the need to be more low-key. You’re not running off to a monastery. You will still enjoy your subtle pleasures, including secret love affairs and flirtations, which will be impossibly perfect—fulfilling all your fantasies. However, secrets might come out. And you might even spill the beans yourself. Yes, there might be moments when you seem to be your own worst enemy.

Pisces the Fish (February 19-March 20): Everyone wants to see your face—and you want to join the party as well. A friend might become a lover. Or perhaps, a subtle flirtation will catch you off guard. Meanwhile, a serious discussion might help you modify your goals for this year. This is important to you because you’re seeking guidance from the universe. Except for some hiccups on Wednesday, this week offers lovely opportunities to enjoy the company of others. Younger people will be stimulating and instructive.

Local artist demos painting in acrylic ● Tetiana Taganska shows her technique for vibrant flowers Submitted by Fremont Art Association

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remont Art Association is happy to feature Tetiana Taganska as the guest artist at its General Meeting and Art Demo on Wednesday, Jan. 7.

Taganska is a local impressionist artist and co-founder of Imaginook.

In this hour and a half demo, “Painting Bright and Vivid Local Plants in Acrylics,” Taganska will cover material and color choices, palette setup and techniques used to achieve vibrancy in painting with acrylics.

Taganska w ill explain how she selects and adjusts reference photos to enhance composition and light. She will cover practical color-mixing methods and color-theory tricks as well. This demo is perfect for both experienced artists and beginners interested in acrylic painting techniques.

In addition to serving as a member of the board of directors at the Fremont Art Association, Taganska co-founded Imaginook in 2018, an art studio offering a range of art classes for kids and adults.

Born in Ukraine, Taganska studied fine art at Svyatoslav Brakhnov’s Atelier (Kiev, Ukraine) and with Anthony Ryder at The Ryder Studio in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She received the 2023 Award of Excellence at the Fremont Art Association Annual Show.

The free demo will be held via Zoom.

Participants must register in advance at the Fremont Art Association website to receive the Zoom link.

Find Tetiana’ art at: taganska.com instagram.com/tetiana.taganska

FAA General Meeting and Art Demo Wednesday, Jan. 7 1 - 3pm FAA Art Gallery 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont fremontartassociation.org/ monthlymeetinganddemo

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Student-led nonprofit holds winter drive ● Donate sports equipment to kids in need

© 2025 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 42, No. 5

At this time of year, newspapers and TV trumpet the excitement of college football teams competing in bowl games!

In 1923, when the Tournament of Roses annual football game in Pasadena, Calif., moved into a new, bowl-shaped stadium,

the game became known as the Rose Bowl. The term “bowl” has been used to describe championship games ever since.

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Blimps fly over football stadiums with onboard cameras providing spectacular overhead views of the crowd below.

Follow these simple steps to draw a blimp of your own!

One team earned a spot to play in 36 bowl games in 36 years, the longest consecutive bowl game record. Fill in the missing vowels to reveal this team.

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his holiday season, SkillSprout is launching its Winter Equipment Drive to ensure that every young athlete in the SF Bay Area has the gear they need to play the sports they love.

Running through Jan. 15, 2026, the drive is collecting equipment for basketball, soccer, baseball, golf, pickleball, football and tennis.

SkillSprout is a student-led nonprofit founded by Mission San Jose High School students who believe that financial barriers shouldn’t prevent kids from experiencing the transformative power of sports. Since launching in late 2023, the organization has donated over $47,000 worth of equipment to underserved youth athletes through partnerships with Oakland Unified School District, First Tee Tri Valley, East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring and other local organizations.

College football fans are known for their intense team loyalty.

How many differences can you find?

Which college team has won the most Rose Bowl games? Cross out the word FOOTBALL each time it appears below. The remaining letters reveal the answer.

Which team has played in the most bowl games? The maze leads to the answer.

Today, more than 30 college bowl games are played across the United States in December and January. Below are just some of them. Draw a line from each of the bowl games listed below to the state in which that game is played.

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Boise, ID

Gently used or new sports equipment can make a large difference for families struggling with the rising costs of youth sports The winter drive aims to collect $10,000 worth of equipment to support 100 youth athletes. In just the first week, SkillSprout has already collected $2,200 in equipment donations—22% toward the goal. All donated equipment is tax-deductible, as SkillSprout is a registered 501(c)(3) charity.

Gently used or new sports equipment can make a large difference for families struggling with the rising costs of youth sports. Equipment donations will go directly to young athletes in need, helping them stay active and develop important life skills through athletics.

To donate equipment or learn more, visit skill-sprout.org and request a home equipment pick-up or drop-off at an arranged location.

Quick Lane Bowl Detroit, MI

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Alabama Crimson Tide

Pinstripe Bowl Bronx, NY Military Bowl Annapolis, MD Music City Bowl Nashville, TN Peach Bowl Atlanta, GA

Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA Fiesta Bowl Glendale, AZ

Cotton Bowl Arlington, TX

Sugar Bowl New Orleans, LA

Standards Links: Geography: Use map skills to find the location of places.

Standards Links: Investigation: Find similarities and differences in common objects.

Gator Bowl Jacksonville, FL

Look through the newspaper to find these football-related words: DEFENSE GOAL GAME FIELD HELMET WIN PENALTY STADIUM Standards Links: Spelling: Spell grade-level appropriate words correctly.

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

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ABWA - Pathfinder Chapter American Business Women’s Association provides opportunities for women for leadership, education, & networking. Virtual meetings 3rd Wednesday of each month.

6:45 pm to 8:30 pm. Call Donna at 510-299-4332 or send email to pathfinderabwa@gmail.com www.abwa-pathfinder.org

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Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups are here to help! Al-Anon has but one purpose, to help families and friends of Alcoholics. We host in-person and zoom meetings 6 days/week. Visit UCnewark.northernca-al-anon.org to view a full meeting list. You may also email Alanond17@gmail.com or call us at 510-276-2270 for more info.

Fremont Coin Club Established 1971, meets 2nd Tues in person 7 pm, meets 4th Tues with Zoom 7 pm, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 38801 Blacow Rd., Fremont.

Guests always welcome, enjoy show n tells, drawings, auction, refreshments. www.fremontcoinclub.org, 510-366-1365

Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation Welcomes You We are a spiritual community of open minds, nurturing growth and healing in ourselves and all people. Together we strive to live compassionately and courageously to build a nonviolent, just and sustainable world- goals that are increasingly threatened in America today. We welcome you and your family. Programming for children at the same time as Service, on 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month. We meet

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n Dec. 16, beloved band conductor Beth Newell led her final winter concert at Harvey Green Elementary, appreciated by students and parents.

Growing up in Berkeley, Newell has been teaching in the Bay Area since 2017, when she began conducting with Fremont Education Foundation’s afterschool band program. While that program ended during the Covid pandemic, Newell stayed involved as a PTA volunteer at Harvey Green. She has taught beginning and intermediate band there for seven years.

In 1990, a head injury permanently affected [Newell’s] coordination, leaving her unable to play both hands of piano and stringed instruments Although Newell’s journey with music began early—with piano lessons at age seven—the path hasn’t been smooth. In 1990, a head injury permanently affected her coordination, leaving her unable to play both hands of piano and stringed instruments. Newell taught psychology at CSU Fresno for 33 years, before moving to Oregon with her husband. There she joined the Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble.

Her band motto is “practice makes progress.”

A Harvey Green parent shared how his son started playing alto saxophone under her instruction in 2019, continuing with outdoor practices during the pandemic. Now an 11th grader, the student has just made California All-State Band.

He returned to play soprano saxophone for this December’s farewell concert.

Although Newell’s time at Harvey Green has come to an end, she will continue to lead band at Niles Elementary.

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ACTIVITIES&EVENTS Grand Opening: Nékter Juice Bar Fremont: Grand Opening Jan 3,

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Hayward Market features over 35 farmers, food purveyors and artisans selling. Hayward Farmers Market, 777 B St., Hayward. 9am-1pm. hayward.librarycalendar.com.

LEGO® winter display: Finally it is

back, the five by 17 feet LEGO® winter display at the Bay Area Family Church.

Free admission. Bay Area Family Church, 2305 Washington Ave., San Leandro.

1-4pm, Free. bafc.org., 510.612.7962.

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CLOCK STRIKES 12 The Chabot Space and Science Center gives kids and families a chance to celebrate New Year’s without staying up all night.

WED DEC. 31 2026 New Year’s Eve Leather and Lace Masquerade Ball: Join us for

an elegant dinner and dance party and celebrate through midnight with a complimentary champagne toast. Ladies, we can’t wait to see your creative masks as we embrace our Leather and Lace theme. Saki’s Spin A Yarn Restaurant, 45915 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont.

8pm-1am. facebook.com.

Crippsmas Place: Crippsmas Place

Drive, Newark. 6pm-1am $50. opentable.com, 510.413.2300.

New Year’s Eve Gala with Qais Ulfat: Celebrate New Year’s 2026 with Qais Ulfat in person for a night of music, fun and unforgettable memories. Royal Palace Fremont (Banquet Hall), 6064 Stevenson Boulevard, Fremont. 7pm, eventbrite.com.

New Years Eve Worship: Celebrate

New Years Eve with us! Prince of Peace Ministries, 38451 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. 7pm, facebook.com.

Throwback New Year’s Eve: Two

is a cheerful holiday display in north Fremont. See over 80 houses glowing with holiday lights and fun painted wood decorations. Crippsmas Place, Wellington Place, Fremont.

6-10pm, Free. CrippsmasPlace.org., 510.821.5579.

dance floors, rooftop bar with heaters, sexy grooves, R&B, classic hip-hop, throwbacks, freestyle and champagne toast! Holiday Inn & Suites Silicon Valley - Milpitas by IHG, 1100 Cadillac Court, Milpitas. 6pm-1:30am. eventbrite.com.

New Year’s Eve 2026: Ring in the New

25th Annual Balloon Drop: Ring in

Year with food, music, dancing and a midnight toast! Dress to impress and get ready for a full night of sparkle as we count down to 2026! Bistro 880 Restaurant and Bar, 39900 Balentine

the New Year without staying up all night. Celebrate strokes of midnight around the world. Kids will count down and celebrate with hundreds of colorful balloons dropping from above. After the

drops, each kid can take home a prize at one of our prize stations! Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. 11am, 12pm, 3pm and 4pm.

Admission: Free - $24.

FRI JAN. 2 Magic Show with Brian Scott:

Children and families are invited for an afternoon of magic with magician Brian Scott! Space is limited. Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont.

2-2:45pm, facebook.com.

SAT JAN. 3 Book Sale: Pop in to the New Leaf

Bookstore on the first floor, across from the Children’s Room, for some great deals!

All proceeds support library programs for kids, teens and adults. Hayward Library, 835 C Street, Hayward. 10:30am3:30pm. hayward.librarycalendar.com., 510.293.8685, 510.881.7980.

Voters invites you to our Speaker Series, “Defending Our Democracy.” This FREE program includes a video viewing experience and discussion with Dean of UC Berkeley Law. Niles Discovery Church, 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont. 1011:30am, Free.

SUN JAN. 4 Clay Hand-Building Workshop:

Discover the joy of clay in this beginner-friendly workshop! Learn hand-building techniques like pinch pots, slab building and joining to craft unique pieces such as mugs, trays and ornaments. Includes 3 lbs. of clay, tools, glazes, firing and step-by-step instruction. Aran’s Art Studio, 3313 Village Dr., Castro Valley. 6-8pm, $85. aransartstudio.com., 510.728.1333.

LEGO® winter display: Finally it is

back, the five by 17 feet LEGO® winter display at the Bay Area Family Church.

Free admission. Bay Area Family Church, 2305 Washington Ave., San Leandro.

1-4pm, Free. bafc.org., 510.612.7962.

New Year Reflection Hike: Begin 2026 with a 3-mile hike (500 ft. elevation gain) through Sunol’s inspirational landscape while reflecting on resilience, renewal and personal growth and welcome the possibilities of the new year. Visit ebparks.org/things-to-do.

Sunol Regional Park, Visitor Center, 1895 Geary Ave., Sunol. 10am.

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TCV@TRICITYVOICE.COM NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF FREMONT PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FREMONT WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS. SAID PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M., ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026, AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3300 CAPITOL AVENUE, FREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AT WHICH TIME ANY AND ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY APPEAR AND BE HEARD. 2057 OLIVE AVE - TTM, DDR– 2057 Olive Avenue – PLN2025-00182 - To consider a Discretionary Design Review Permit, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 8752, and a Private Street for the development of six (6) new two-story single-family dwellings located in the Mission San Jose Community Plan Area; and to consider a finding that no further environmental review is required pursuant to an exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, Infill Development Projects, CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as the project is consistent with the land use envisioned for the site as established by the General Plan for which an Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified, and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163, as none of the circumstances requiring preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have occurred. Each of the foregoing provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance.

Project Planner – Spencer Shafsky, (510) 494-4452, sshaksky@fremont.gov AMERICAN TOWER COMPANY WIRELESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT EXTENSION – 38491 Fremont Boulevard - PLN2026-00004 - To consider a 10-year extension to Conditional Use Permit PLN2010-00001 to allow for the continual operation of an existing Wireless Telecommunications Facility located in the Centerville Community Plan Area; and to consider a finding that no further environmental review is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per, without limitation, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as the project is consistent with the land use envisioned for the site as established by the General Plan, for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified; and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163, as none of the circumstances requiring preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have occurred. Each of the foregoing provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance.

Project Planner, Kevin Lee, (510) 494-4521, kylee@ fremont.gov For further information on any of the above items, contact the respective project planner above for that particular project. Items submitted to the City for consideration at the hearing must be provided prior to 12:00 p.m. (noon) on day of the hearing. * NOTICE * If you challenge the decision of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

DAVID WAGE, SECRETARY FREMONT PLANNING COMMISSION

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CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 25CV159041 Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA Petition of: SAMARA SITAL SHARMA for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner SAMARA SITAL SHARMA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: SAMARA SITAL SHARMA to SAMARA SHARMA OLSON 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: 01/23/2026, Time: 9:00AM, Dept.: 514, Room: -The address of the court is 24405 AMADOR ST., HAYWARD, CA 94544 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm.)

PUBLIC NOTICES 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: DEC 12, 2025 Judge of the Superior Court 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6, 1/13/26 CNS-3996956# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 25CV153314 Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA Petition of: DANIEL LOMBARDINO AND EMERALD BAUMANN for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner DANIEL LOMBARDINO AND EMERALD BAUMANN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MARIE ELIZABETH BAUMANN to MARIE ELIZABETH LOMBARDINO-BAUMANN 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: JANUARY 16, 2026, Time: 9:00 A.M., Dept.: 514, Room: N/A 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-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: WHAT’S HAPPENING TRI CITY VOICE Date: NOVEMBER 10, 2025 THOMAS J. NIXON Judge of the Superior Court 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25 CNS-3990898#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619493 Fictitious Business Name(s): RYFT RECRUITMENT, 39176 FREMONT BLVD. APT 125, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): LYNETTE CLARA LOPEZ, 39176 FREMONT BLVD. APT 125, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/11/2025.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/15/2025.

S/ LYNETTE CLARA LOPEZ 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6, 1/13/26 CNS-3996974# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618938 Fictitious Business Name(s): HOA ACCOUNTING SERVICES, 38930 BLACOW RD E4., FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): SYED A FARHAN, 38930 BLACOW RD E4., 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 11/17/2025.

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

S/ SYED A. FARHAN 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6, 1/13/26 CNS-3996973# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619469 Fictitious Business Name(s): LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA, 900 MARKET ST STE E, OAKLAND, CA 94607 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 1278 BRIARBERRY CT., SAN JOSE, CA 95131 Registrant(s): SHRI BALAJI INC, 1278 BRIARBERRY CT., SAN JOSE, CA 95131 Business conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/2025.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/12/2025.

S/ LOVKESH K. KARWAL 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6, 1/13/26 CNS-3996972# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619467 Fictitious Business Name(s): LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA, 3209 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94621 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 1278 BRIARBERRY CT., SAN JOSE, CA 95131 Registrant(s): SHRI BALAJI, INC, 1278 BRIARBERRY CT., SAN JOSE, CA 95131

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/29/2012.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/12/2025.

S/ LOVKESH KARWAL 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6, 1/13/26 CNS-3996971# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619466 Fictitious Business Name(s): LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA, 1521 WEBSTER ST STE A., ALAMEDA, CA 94501 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 1278 BRIARBERRY CT., SAN JOSE, CA 95131 Registrant(s): SHRI BALAJI, INC, 1278 BRIARBERRY CT., SAN JOSE, CA 95131 Business conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/20/2012.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/12/2025.

S/ LOVESH K. KARWAL 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6, 1/13/26 CNS-3996969# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619463 Fictitious Business Name(s): LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA, 6447 INTERNATIONAL BLVD STE E, OAKLAND, CA 94621 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 1278 BRIARBERRY CT., SAN JOSE, CA 95131 Registrant(s): SHRI BALAJI, INC, 1278 BRIARBERRY CT., SAN JOSE, CA 95131 Business conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/16/2006.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/12/2025.

S/ LOVKESH K. KARWAL 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6, 1/13/26 CNS-3996964# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619465 Fictitious Business Name(s): LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA, 2218 MACARTHUR BLVD., OAKLAND, CA 94602 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 1278 BRIARBERRY CT., SAN JOSE, CA 95131 Registrant(s): SHRI BALAJI INC, 1278 BRIARBERRY CT., SAN JOSE, CA 95131 Business conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/26/2009.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/12/2025.

S/ LOVKESH K KARWAL 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6, 1/13/26 CNS-3996960# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619476 Fictitious Business Name(s): 1. DUTY FREE TERPENES, 2. ESSENTIAL OIL TRADERS, 3. NEXUS AGRISCIENCE, 4. TERPENE BELT, 5. TERPENE BELT FARMS, 6. TERPENE BELT PROCESSING, 174 LAWRENCE DR SUITE J, LIVERMORE, CA 94551 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): NEXUS AG SALES, LLC, 174 LAWRENCE DR SUITE J, LIVERMORE, CA 94551 Business conducted by: a limited liability company The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on AUGUST 27, 2025.

NEXUS AG SALES, LLC S/ SHAREEF E SISSI , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/12/2025.

Original Filing 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6, 1/13/26 CNS-3996953# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619393 Fictitious Business Name(s): FZ EATERY, 39200 PASEO PADRE PKWY, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): RONG CHENG FOOD HALL, LLC, 39200 PASEO PADRE PKWY, FREMONT, CA 94538 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 12/10/2025.

S/ DE JUN WANG 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6, 1/13/26 CNS-3996063# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619471 Fictitious Business Name(s): NEW PIZZA ITALIA, 34765 ARDENWOOD BLVD, FREMONT, CA 94555, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): VARAHI PIZZERIA LLC,34765 ARDENWOOD BLVD, FREMONT, CA 94555, 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 (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ GOUTHAM SAI MALAYALA

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Public Notices Deadline: Noon Wednesday This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/12/2025 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6, 1/13/26 CNS-3996041# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619245 Fictitious Business Name(s): YUETING ART STUDIO, 44893 DOMAIN TER. UNIT 1002, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): YUETING LU, 44893 DOMAIN TER. UNIT 1002, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/2025.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/03/2025.

S/ YUETING LU 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6, 1/13/26 CNS-3996035# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619286 Fictitious Business Name(s): PLEASANT POPPIN’, 781 KOLLN ST., PLEASANTON, CA 94566 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): LAUREN WILLIS, 781 KOLLN ST., PLEASANTON, CA 94566 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 12/04/2025.

S/ LAUREN WILLIS 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6/26 CNS-3994792# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619160 Fictitious Business Name(s): DISCOUNT CARPET STORE, 336 12TH ST., OAKLAND, CA 94607-4218 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): STEVE C.P. SZETO, 336 12TH ST., OAKLAND, CA 946074218 County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/01/2025.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 11/26/2025.

S/ STEVE C.P. SZETO 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6/26 CNS-3994788# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618855 Fictitious Business Name(s): 8-BALL, 2150 PARK ARROYO PL., HAYWARD, CA 94545 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): LEO SISON, 2150 PARK ARROYO PL., HAYWARD, CA 94545 County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/2025.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 11/13/2025.

S/ LEO SISON 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6/26 CNS-3994633# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619256 Fictitious Business Name(s): JAPA ROOTS, 1624 ORO DR., FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): SUMANA KAMARAJUGADDA, 1624 ORO DR., FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/24/2025.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/03/2025.

S/ SUMANA KAMARAJUGADDA 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6/26 CNS-3994626# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618694 Fictitious Business Name(s): JJW CONCEPTS, 33625 BARDOLPH CIRCLE, FREMONT, CA 94555 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): JUSTIN WEI, 33625 BARDOLPH CIRCLE, 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 10/17/2025.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 11/05/2025.

S/ JUSTIN WEI 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6/26 CNS-3994620# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619188 Fictitious Business Name(s): THE WHITE HAWK, 39877 SUNDALE DR APT 157, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): SUKHA SINGH, 39877 SUNDALE DR APT 157, FREMONT, CA 94538 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 12/01/2025.

S/ SUKHA SINGH 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6/26 CNS-3993380#

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TCV@TRICITYVOICE.COM FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618789 Fictitious Business Name(s): KITCHEN 31, 8160 ENSENADA DR APT 3, PLEASANTON, CA 94588 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): KITCHEN 31 SERVICES LLC, 8160 ENSENADA DR APT 3, PLEASANTON, CA 94588 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 11/10/2025 S/ ANGEL J. BOJANOVICH 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25 CNS-3992545# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618844 Fictitious Business Name(s): XIANG WEI JIANG XIANG BING, 5 EAGLE TERRACE, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): HAIBO CHEN, 5 EAGLE TERRACE, FREMONT, CA 94538 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 11/13/2025.

S/ HAIBO CHEN 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25 CNS-3992543# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618980 Fictitious Business Name(s): EQUITY MAX, 507 MAYTEN WAY, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): SAMIR A MAGID, 507 MAYTEN WAY, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/22/2002.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 11/19/2025.

S/ SAMIR A. MAGID 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25 CNS-3992542# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618710 Fictitious Business Name(s): ZYKA / ZYKA INDIAN FUSION / ZYKA FUSION, 47890 WARM SPRINGS BLVD, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): SPICE ODYSSEY LLC, 47890 WARM SPRINGS BLVD, FREMONT, CA 94539 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 11/06/2025.

S/ SYED AKHTAR HUSSAIN 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25 CNS-3992541# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619127 Fictitious Business Name(s): SONRISE ROOFING, 353 G ST., FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): ADELINE FARRER, 353 G ST., 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 11/25/2025.

S/ ADELINE FARRER 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25 CNS-3992540# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619056 Fictitious Business Name(s): WARRIORS SQUASH, 40645 FREMONT BLVD, UNIT 28, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): WS SPORTS FREMONT LLC, 43557 OSCASO CORTE, FREMONT, CA 94539 (CALIFORNIA) Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. S/ JINGFANG LIU This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on NOVEMBER 21, 2025 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25 CNS-3991715# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619120 Fictitious Business Name(s): AURI FIT, 4701 Hazelwood AVenue, Fremont, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): YASH DOSHI, 4701 Hazelwood AVenue, Fremont, CA 94536 Business conducted by: an Individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/09/2025.

S/ YASH DOSHI, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 11/24/2025.

Original Filing 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25 CNS-3990897# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 618738 Fictitious Business Name(s):

PUBLIC NOTICES SOREN CURRY CONSULTING, ALEXANDRA DOBKIN CONSULTING, 19472 YUMA STREET, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): STRANGE MATTER LLC, 19472 YUMA STREET, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546 (CALIFORNIA) Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/14/2025.

S/ ALEXANDRA DOBKIN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on NOVEMBER 6, 2025 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25 CNS-3990377# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619067 Fictitious Business Name(s): PUBLIC SCHOOL RECORDS, 2811 CHANNING WAY APT 6, BERKELEY, CA 94704 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): MATTHEW MCHUGH, 2811 CHANNING WAY APT 6, BERKELEY, CA 94704 Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. S/ MATTHEW MCHUGH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on NOVEMBER 21, 2025 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25 CNS-3990375#

GOVERNMENT NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids will be received in the Office of Purchasing Services at 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg. B, Fremont, California, up to the hour of 2:00 PM on February 3, 2026, at which date, time and place the bids will be opened publicly and the dollar amounts of each bid will be read aloud. The bids will be opened by Purchasing and the initiating department representative.

Central Park Community Center Project PWC 9087 Bidding is limited to contractors who have been prequalified by the City of Fremont for this project. The prequalification process for this project has been completed.

A BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE: A bidders’ conference will be held on January 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., at the following location: City of Fremont Teen Center Parking Lot - 39770 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538 to acquaint all prospective bidders with the Contract Documents and the Worksite. The bidders’ conference is mandatory. A bidder who fails to attend a mandatory bidders’ conference may be disqualified from bidding.

Plans, special provisions and standard proposal forms to be used for bidding on this project can be obtained for a nonrefundable fee at ARC San Jose located at 2070 Ringwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131 via Phone (408) 295-5770 or email: sanjose@e-arc.com or through Planwell at www.earc.com/location/santa-clara. Please reference BID #26-016.

No partial sets will be issued, cost is non-refundable. Call to confirm availability of copies before coming to pick up documents. For more information on this project, contact the City of Fremont Purchasing Department at jbecerra-scola@ fremont.gov JANICE BECERRA, CPPB PURCHASING DIVISION CITY OF FREMONT 12/23, 12/30/25 CNS-3997471#

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MING-WEI LENA ZEE CASE NO. 25PR159554

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MINGWEI LENA ZEE A Petition for Probate has been filed by YVETTE ZEE in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that YVETTE ZEE 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 1/21/2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.

If you 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

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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: DUONG SI TRAN, 1669 FLANIGAN DR., SUITE A, SAN JOSE, CA 95121, Telephone: 510-830-6494 12/23, 12/30/25, 1/6/26

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EMMANUEL ANCHETA CABANA CASE NO. 25PR157330

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of EMMANUEL ANCHETA CABANA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JENAH CAMILLE CABANA BIELZA in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JENAH CAMILLE CABANA BIELZA 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 as follows: 01/09/26 at 9:45AM in Dept. 202 located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704 REMOTE APPEARANCE:The Court allows, but does not require, all parties who wish to attend the hearing on the above date and time, including those who wish to state objections, to appear by audio or video technology. The parties should consult the court’s website for the specific telephonic and video applications available. The parties may also contact the probate clerk in the respective department for information concerning remote appearances.

Parties must be present at least five (5) minutes before the scheduled hearing time.

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 JACK KLOSEK - SBN 297914 KLOSEK LAW OFFICES 820 ALHAMBRA BLVD. SACRAMENTO CA 95816 Telephone (916) 290-7560 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25

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TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE No. 25-3501-ALA YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 9, 2024. 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 January 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm, at the Fallon Street emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, Ca. 94612, The Foreclosure Company, Inc., as Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) the following described property situated in the County of Alameda, State of California, described more fully within said Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation of the real property described above is purported to be: 4457 Sacramento Avenue, Fremont, California 94538 APN: 501-0957-058-00 The undersigned disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation shown here. 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 in a foreclosure sale under a lien secured by the property, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (408) 374-7204 or visit www.foreclosureco.com or www.nationwideposting.com and check Trustee’s Sale #25-2501-ALA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (408) 374-7204 or visit www.foreclosureco.com or www.nationwideposting. com and check Trustee’s Sale #25-3501-ALA 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. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligations secured by and pursuant to the Power of Sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by Matthew A. Ajiake, an unmarried man, as Trustor, Recorded on April 12, 2024 as Instrument Number 2024047767 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County. At the time of the initial publication of this Notice, the amount due to satisfy the obligation secured by the subject Deed of Trust, estimated costs, expenses, fees and advances is $316,344.90. To verify the opening bid before the sale date you may call The Foreclosure Company, Inc. at (408) 374-7204, 827 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, Ca. 95060. The Foreclosure Company, Inc., as Trustee By: Christina Leigh, Foreclosure Officer Date: December 4, 2025 This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose; whether that information is obtained verbally or in writing. NPP0482197 To: TRI-CITY VOICE 12/16/2025, 12/23/2025, 12/30/2025 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25 CNS-3994926# File# 15951218 T.S. No.: 24-14179-107 Loan No.: **69 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Note: There is a summary of the information in this document attached* *[Pursuant to civil code§ 2923.3(a), the summary of information referred to above is not attached to the recorded copy of this document, but only to the copies provided to trustor.] You are in default under a deed of trust dated 11/21/2022. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceeding against you, you should contact a lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will

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TCV@TRICITYVOICE.COM be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Original Trustor(s): James N. Hardwick, an unmarried man Duly Appointed Trustee: BDS Capital, Inc. Recorded 11/30/2022, as Instrument No. 2022191066, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California Date of Sale: 1/13/2026 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the steps to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street Oakland, Ca 94612 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $496,707.67 Estimated Street Address or other common designation of real property: 36942 Cabrillo Drive, Fremont, Ca 94536 Legal Description: The land referred to herein below is situated in the City of Fremont, County of Alameda, State of California, and is described as follows: Lot 2, block 2, tract 1244, in the City of Fremont, County of Alameda, State of California, filed January 28, 1953, map book 33, page 50, Alameda County Records. A.P.N.: 501-0080-078-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. In the event that the Deed of Trust described in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is secured by real property containing one to four single-family residences, the following notices are provided pursuant to the provisions of Civil Code section 2924f. Notice to potential bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Bidders at the trustee auction must make cashier’s

PUBLIC NOTICES checks payable to WT Capital. Third party cashier’s checks will not be accepted. 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 559-228-8393 or visit this internet website www.wtcap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 24-14179-107. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to tenant: 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 (559) 228-8393, or visit this internet website www.wtcap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 24-14179-107 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. Date: December 9, 2025 BDS Capital, Inc., as Trustee c/o WT Capital Lender Services, a California corporation 7522 North Colonial Avenue, Suite 111 Fresno, California 93711 (559) 228-8393 WTCap.com By Nate Kucera Trustee’s Authorized Agent, Nate Kucera, Chief Executive Officer WT Capital Lender Services, a California corporation (IFS#42035 12/16/25, 12/23/25, 12/30/25) 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/25 CNS-3994698# T.S. No. 137951-CA APN: 092A-1010-154-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/4/2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION

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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 12:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/12/2012 as Instrument No. 2012297952 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: ZHI XIN XIE AND MIN CHAN ZHOU 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 EmergencyExit of the Alameda County Courthouse located at 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: 37167 SAINT MARY ST, NEWARK, CA 94560-3224 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: $331,754.19 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.

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