Tri-City Voice July 22, 2025 by Weeklys

Mariachi Festival Newark celebrates Mexican music and dance. 25

Fremont and Union City resolve trash strike

● Republic Services restores waste collection services as of July 19

By staﬀ

The growing nationwide strike by Republic Services workers, with impacts felt in the Tri-City area as bins sat out by the curb uncollected, reached a resolution the weekend of July 19.

Over two weeks in mid-July, the Teamsters union launched picket lines in Georgia, Washington, California, Ohio, Illinois and Massachusetts, disrupting trash collection for millions of residences. In the Bay Area, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that trash is accumulating in cities like Richmond, Daly City, Fremont, Union City, San Jose, Half Moon Bay, Plymouth, Hercules, Pinole, Rodeo, Crockett, El Sobrante, Newark and Fairfield.

Republic Services, one of the largest waste management companies in the country, serves communities across the Bay Area, including parts of Fremont. As the Republic Services work stoppage stretched into its second week, Fremont officials are urging the company to restore full waste collection ser-

Marketplace turns five

● Food hall focuses on local businesses and community

By Stephanie Uchida

DSilent and Aloud Niles film fest looks at western and other local film history. 10

Old and new Mission works on exterior restoration. 12

Spoonful of Sugar

“We didn’t know what to expect. So many people are out of town for vacations. And then the school year starts so quickly in August.”

rock band, sampling food and drinks from stores and restaurants, participating in art projects, and in general engaging with local businesses and having a good time.

CV Arts Foundation puts on sweet and wholesome ‘Mary Poppins.’ 14

onna Layburn, the current leader of Castro Valley Marketplace (CVM) wasn’t sure about how the five-year anniversary for the venue would play out.

However, the July 17 event was packed with people dancing to music from a local Latin

Layburn, founder of East Bay Natural Grocers, has been with the project since the beginning, bringing anchor store Castro Valley Natural Grocery.

— More on page 8 — More on page 8

TOPSoccer

Fremont club launches inclusive program. 24

BUSINESS LEADER Donna Layburn is a Managing Partner of Castro Valley Marketplace, and founder of East Bay Natural Grocers, one of the anchoring stores.

Stephanie Uchida

Hot stuff Cooking spices for warmer weather. 6

Akemi Sushi oﬀered free samples of their Alaskan roll with edamame.

Many stopped for pizza at Slice House.

from Washington Health

Paso Robles Couple Prefers Washington Health for Care

Successful orthopedic procedures for both

Many orthopedic patients say that having surgery at Washington Health is one of the best hospital experiences they’ve had. Just ask the man who travels 175 miles (each way) to receive care.

Steve Rath, who had his knee replaced by John Dearborn, MD, several years ago, has been back to his active lifestyle with no limitations, including the launch of a new grape farming business with his wife, Janet, daughter, and son-in-law. He’s singing the surgeon’s praises.

“I’ve never seen anything like Dr. Dearborn and the staff at Washington Health,” says the retired utility manager and city manager. “I was referred to Dr. Dearborn by a friend who did extensive research on the best knee surgeon in the area. And I’ve sent friends and associates to him since. He’s a leader in the field.”

Dr. Dearborn is the founder and co-medical director of the Institute for Joint Restoration and Research (IJRR) at Washington Health. He trained at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine; Massachusetts General Hospital; and Harvard Medical School; and is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Healthgrades recognized Washington Health as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for outpatient joint replacement in 2024 and 2025.

Steve, who lives in Paso Robles, says the three-hour trip to Washington Health was well worth it, and he keeps up

with scheduled follow-up appointments every few years. “Dr. Dearborn was amazing,” he shares. “I had a total knee replacement on my other leg five years before, and while I had no issues, it’s hard to compare the two experiences. Dr. Dearborn explained everything and gave me a binder of what the procedure entailed, and how he would do it. It was easy, same-day surgery, and worth the drive. I appreciated him and the hospital so much.”

Leaders in Knee and Shoulder Surgeries

Steve, who had worn out his knees playing a wide variety of sports throughout his life, now works out three times a week with a trainer. He was so pleased with his surgery, recovery, and patient experience, that he encouraged his wife, Janet, to seek out a Washington Health doctor for her recent rotator cuff surgery.

Janet, a semi-retired certified public accountant, sought out John Costouros, MD, medical director of shoulder surgery at the IJRR for her June surgery. Dr. Costouros is considered a pioneer in reverse total shoulder replacement and stemless total shoulder replacement, as well as novel minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques.

“When Steve had such a good relationship and experience with Dr. Dearborn, I figured anyone in partnership with him would be great,” says Janet. “He certainly was. They are both leaders in what they do and on the cutting edge of technology.”

Washington Health’s Center for Joint Replacement

Staying active is very important to the Raths, now in their 70s and helping to run a family grape growing business. “I don’t know much about growing grapes,” notes Steve with a smile. “We act more as consultants.”

Janet views her successful surgery as an investment in her future. “I wanted to invest in my 90s,” she explains. “I thought having the surgery now would be beneficial for old age.”

User-Friendly Experiences

They both appreciate how Washington Health made it easy to have the surgery, taking into account that they live three hours away. “They got us home that same day,” says Steve. “Steve was in and out of surgery with Dr. Dearborn in about 45 minutes,” recalls Janet. “The previous knee replacement was longer. At Washington Health, recovery was better, length of time was better; everything was generally better.”

The couple was also impressed by how well the staff kept them updated,

and found the digital patient status board in the waiting room especially helpful. “The board provides patient updates and status reports, letting family members know when they move from pre-op to surgery to post-op,” says Steve. “He was in the waiting room and knew my status every step of the way,” notes Janet.

Steve recalls a volunteer named Ken who kept the loved ones sitting in the waiting room constantly updated. “He would go back and forth between us and the staff, and was really fabulous. The whole experience was very user-friendly,” he adds.

The couple is quick to agree on the exceptional staff. “They were patient, kind, skilled, caring, knowledgeable, friendly, and very professional. Whoever hires the staff should be commended,” they both concur.

For more information on Washington Health’s orthopedics, go online to WashingtonHealth.com/IJRR

“I was referred to Dr. Dearborn by a friend who did extensive research on the best knee surgeon in the area. And since then, I’ve sent friends and associates to him.”

Steve Rath

News from Washington Health

Pioneer in Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Fixes CPA’ s Torn Rotator Cuff

Paso Robles Woman Travels 3 Hours for Washington Health Surgeon

Janet Rath of Paso Robles, a semi-retired certified public accountant, is recovering nicely from surgery for a rotator cuff tear and bicep tendinosis, two painful conditions that prevented her from doing routine activities.

Now in her 70s, Janet has always been active, playing volleyball in her 30s and 40s, and sliding into third base in her 50s, which apparently was the final blow to her shoulder. She lived with the condition until recently, when her daily exercise routine with her trainer became a problem. Her range of motion was limited, and her arm was weak, making it painful to do just about anything. “I couldn’t do pushups, housework, and things like that,” she says.

When it was time to address her shoulder and arm issues, she sought out the best of the best shoulder surgeons.

John Costouros, MD, medical director of shoulder surgery at Washington Health’s Institute for Joint Restoration and Research (IJRR), was trained at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine; Massachusetts General Hospital; and Harvard Medical School; along with studies in Switzerland. Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, he is considered a pioneer in reverse total shoulder replacement, stemless total shoulder replacement, and novel minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques.

Three-Hour Drive Worth the Trip

Although she lives three hours from Fremont, driving to IJRR was well worth it, she says, to be under Dr. Costouros’ care. “My husband had a very good experience with Dr. Costouros’ associate, Dr. John Dearborn, for knee replacement. I figured anyone associated with him would be a great surgeon, as well.”

Janet appreciated how much time Dr. Costouros spent explaining the minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure, which would mean less anesthesia, blood loss, and pain; smaller incisions; and a faster recovery. He sent her home with a binder of information about the surgery. She was impressed by his diagnostic skills.

“It was an interesting initial office visit with Dr. Costouros,” Janet notes. “He had me do a few tests, like push my arm in and out, and behind my back as far I could. He immediately told me I had a tear in my right rotator cuff, and a partial tear in my left. When the diagnostic tests results came back, I was amazed that they perfectly confirmed his diagnosis.”

When it came time for her June surgery -- her first orthopedic procedure -- she appreciated that Washington Health made it easy and convenient, especially since she was coming from so far. “I liked that when we walked in,

they sent us to check-in, and escorted us right to the pre-op area very efficiently.”

A digital patient status board, kept her husband updated as he waited during the 90-minute surgery. She was home later that day.

A Good Recovery

“The nurse in pre-op was extremely professional, and the anesthesiologist talked to me about any risks regarding my asthma,” she explains. “I’ve never had anesthesia take effect so smoothly. It was, ‘Hello! Goodbye!” she says with a smile. “The surgery was amazingly successful.”

Janet is doing physical therapy near home, and looking forward to getting back to activities and her exercise routine. She will follow up with the doctor at the end of July, and hopefully, will be cleared to begin exercising.

“Dr. Costouros is on the cuttingedge of technology. I had a very good experience,” she says.

Dr. Costouros is also a researcher, investigating augmented and virtual reality, as well as robotics to enhance surgical precision and improve shoulder surgery outcomes. He participates in FDA clinical trials, including the design of several FDA-approved shoulder joint replacement devices and the first stemless reverse total shoulder replacement available in the United States.

For more information on Washington Health’s orthopedics, visit WashingtonHealth.com/IJRR or scan the below QR code.

Steve and Janet Rath, happy and healthy thanks to successful surgeries.

John Costouros, MD

OPINION

The things we carry

By Panashe Matemba-Mutasa

Look around on a bus or in a waiting room, and you’ll notice the things that people carry. A man clutching a folder of medical records. A teenager hauling a worn backpack. A woman pushing a shopping cart that doubles as a closet.

What we carry reflects what we’re surviving.

As a journalist, I notice these things more than I used to. Part of the job is asking people what they’re carrying,

sometimes literally, often emotionally. A mother might bring eviction papers to an interview, not just as proof, but as a symbol of everything she’s up against. A man talking about homelessness might casually mention the tent he leaves unattended, his voice tightening just slightly.

I’ve learned that when

someone agrees to speak to a reporter, they’re often handing you something heavy. Not always a trauma, but something personal. Something they’ve been carrying alone for a while.

Sometimes I carry it with me, long after the story’s published. Not in a sensational way, but as a quiet responsibility. I think about the woman who worried her quote would upset her boss. Or the man who thanked me for “just listening,” even though he knew the story wouldn’t change much.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

We’re all carrying something. Some of us can pack it neatly away. Others have it strapped visibly to their shoulders. In journalism, the goal isn’t just to point at the load—it’s to ask how it got there, who’s expected to carry it and why some people are burdened more than others.

So the next time you pass someone on the street and catch a glimpse of what they’re holding—papers, keys, a protest sign or just their breath— consider the weight of it. Not all stories make headlines. But they’re there, quietly moving through the world.

And part of my job is to notice them.

Fremont needs funding for public art

I was pleased to see April Ramos’ recent Opinion column “Behind the art” in which she describes her appreciation for the art and the artists behind art installed in an unnamed Fremont hospital – ‘…a place where people may need it the most.’

Our local hospitals have long recognized the healing power of art and its ability to sooth. They should continue to be applauded for installing art in and around their facilities, in particular work by local artists.

As a long-time resident involved in advocating for more public art in Fremont, I hope the Opinion column and this letter will spur more interest— and investment—in public art as a prime contributor to our community’s emotional and economic health.

Unfortunately, funding for a simple, long-standing public art project, the beautification of utility boxes (‘boxART!’) in Fremont has recently been discontinued by the City. This is a low-cost program to administer—an annual budget of $50,000, which is a mere 0.0001274% of the 2025-2026 City budget of $392 Million,

would cover at least twelve of the boxes currently in need of artwork as well as personnel and administrative costs.

The program has also historically been supplemented by private donors who fund (sponsor) the cost of a particular box, yet even that avenue of funding appears to have lost City support. Discontinuing the program means losing a proven graffiti-abatement strategy as well as increasing costs to the City from continually painting over graffiti.

The value of the positive impact throughout our City from the visual, emotional and community identity created by boxART! so outweigh this small investment of City funds.

In addition to citizens contacting their City government representative to ask that the boxART! program be reinstated, local smaller businesses can benefit from adding publicly visible art. Not just to mitigate risk of graffiti and site damage, but to positively affect their image and attract potential customers.

Art is not just the domain of our government and large businesses. Images by local

artists can be reproduced inexpensively on vinyl banners and installed in windows, on blank walls and on construction fencing. While painted murals can also be done, an “art banner” costs less and is temporary, making its display fully flexible.

The Fremont Cultural Arts Council, a long-standing local nonprofit advocating for art in the Fremont community, has an art banner with an image by a

well-known local photographer available to any Fremont business interested in adding a public art component, for which the only cost is installation. Additionally, the Council can consult on creating other art banners. Let’s put more art out for all of us to enjoy, to reduce blight and improve economic vitality.

Julie Gilson Fremont Cultural Arts Council board member

DELIVERY

ASSIGNMENT

COMPOSITE

REPORTERS

Roelle Balan, Victor Carvellas, Andrew Cavette, Asok Chatterjee, Charlene Dizon, Rob Klindt, Monika Lee, Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, David Newman, Kayla Vargas, Hugo Vera, Marc Vicente

COLUMNISTS

Kelsey Camello, Anne Chan, Michael Coates, Daniel O’Donnell, Pat Kite, John Schinkel-Kludjian, Madhvika Singh, Barbara Wong

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Victor Carvellas

DIRECTOR CREATIVE SERVICES

Cindy Couling

CREATIVE SERVICES

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Deb Fisher

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Jennifer Meyer, Elena Razgonov, Rowdy Tompkins, Jackie Mujica

INTERNS

Neel Bhimani, Dhanya Ganesh, Nanki Kaur, Jessica Kim, Olivia Ma, Vidyuth Sridhar, Ethan Yan, Callie Yuan, Padma Balaji

PUBLISHER

Dan Pulcrano

What’s Happening’s The Tri-City Voice is published weekly, issued, sold and circulated in and from Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, Milpitas, Castro Valley, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Sunol. The principal office of Tri-City Voice is at 39737 Paseo Padre Pkwy.,

UNBOXING Local middle school students turned a boring box into a scene of natural energy sources.

Stephanie Uchida

Panashe Matemba -Mutasa

Fremont Chamber of Commerce CEO retires

● Cindy Bonior looks back on 25 years of working with local businesses, organizations and events

Submitted by Dirk Lorenz

After more than 25 years of dedicated service to the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and the Fremont business community, Cindy Bonior, CEO, has chosen to step down to enjoy a well-deserved retirement.

Bonior has made significant contributions to the Chamber’s success. During her tenure, she not only continued the traditional Chamber events and activities but created additional benefits and services.

Under her leadership, Bonior developed Fremont Street Eats, the Fremont Burger and Brew Fest (including the renowned Burger Throwdown Competition), Business Marketplace at the Fremont Festival of the Arts, Women in Business Conference, Holidays at the Plaza, and organized meetings with city officials and members.

According to Bonior, each one of these new events or benefits were a direct result of collaboration with a business, an organization or the City of

Fremont. “Partnerships are at the foundation of success,” said Bonior.

“Cindy has always led the Chamber with incredible integrity,” said Dirk Lorenz, past Fremont Chamber Chair, and executive board member. “I’ve admired Cindy as both a member of the Chamber’s leadership team as well as a friend. In addition to her integrity, her work ethic and passion for business interests in the community have been present in every decision she has made over the past 25 years.”

Although the date for Bonior’s retirement is set for September 30, she has committed to help with a smooth transition of the Chamber’s leadership to minimize any impact on services to Chamber members.

“It has been my honor and privilege to serve the Fremont business community,” said Bonior. “The greatest pleasure has been seeing members begin their journey and create a thriving business frequently acknowledging the Chamber as a partner in their success. I could not have asked for a better affirmation.”

FOOD AND FUN Earlier this year, Bonior was at the first bite ceremony to kick off Fremont Street Eats, an event she developed for the Chamber.

Stephanie Uchida

HOME &GARDEN

STAY CHILL WITH SPICY FOOD

These popular seasonings help with weathering the heat

By Daniel O'Donnell

Ethiopia, Indonesia, Tunisian, Algeria, Morocco, Puerto Rico and even parts of Japan experience sweltering temperatures in the summer. People in these countries still make, serve and eat spicy foods often flavored with traditional spice blends that will help them sweat out the hot temperatures rather than eating chilled food to cool down.

Consuming spicy foods on a hot day may seem counterintuitive, but eating spicy foods in warm weather can make you feel cooler. Capsaicin, a chemical compound found in spicy foods has the ability to activate pain receptors in the mouth creating a burning sensation. The body reacts with multiple cooling responses.

The primary cooling reaction is sweating which draws heat away from the body. Other cooling mechanisms include increased blood flow to the skin, encouraging mucous membranes around the eyes and nose to produce more fluids, and causing blood vessels near the surface of the skin to widen to release heat.

There is no shortage of fiery spice blends and spicy food in the Bay Area. Everything from hot sauces, spicy curries, wasabi, dried hot peppers and more are readily available in local supermarkets. There are, however, some hot spice blends from around the globe that are not as commonly seen locally. They can be exciting to cook with as well as help keep you cool on warm summer days. These blends can be used in traditional or modern recipes.

Berbere Spice blend is a cornerstone of Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. Berbere also refers to the chili pepper itself. This East African spice blend combines chili, paprika, ginger, garlic, fenugreek, and other aromatic warming spices, creating a flavor profile both spicy and earthy. Traditionally it is used to season different stews, make a spicy butter sauce or as a rub on chicken, lamb, chickpeas and cauliflower.

Merken is a hot spice blend with a base made from smoked or dried Cacho de Cabra chili peppers mixed with salt, smoked paprika and coriander. It originated with the Mapuche people of the Araucanía region in Chile and is now commonly used by chefs and home cooks throughout Chile and abroad. It has a hot, smokey, slightly fruity flavor which pairs well with seafood, beef, pork, chicken, lentils, potatoes and other root vegetables.

Ras el hanout is a spicy, earthy, sweet North African spice blend commonly used in Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. It can have a noticeable kick or a mild spicy profile. The common ingredients include cardamom, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, black pepper, peppercorn, cumin, nutmeg, coriander seed, clove, mace, fenugreek and turmeric. The addition of chili peppers and hot paprika determine the heat level.

Ras el hanout is stirred into rice or couscous dishes or rubbed on meat or fish. It is often used to flavor salad dressings and the vegetables for salad such as carrots, broccoli, potatoes and cauliflower.

Bumbu dasar oranye (orange-colored bumbu) is a spicy blended paste used in traditional Indonesian dishes such as gulai, curry, kalio and rendang. Its heat comes from red chili peppers which along with turmeric contribute to the paste’s orange color. The blend also contains: garlic, coriander, ginger, anise, caraway seed, shallot, galangal (a close relative of ginger), black pepper and candlenut seeds. It pairs well with fish, squid, chicken, beef, pork and vegetables used in soups, stir-fries, and curries.

Togarashi is a Japanese spice blend made from red chili pepper flakes, sesame seeds, orange peel, seaweed, ginger, nori and poppy seeds that is as common on Japanese tables as salt and pepper are in the US. It has a diverse taste profile ranging from nutty, to citrusy, to a hint of umami. It is also used to flavor fish, poultry, beef and sauteed vegetable dishes, or as a condiment on noodles. The spiciness

varies from pleasantly warm to spicy hot depending on the recipe. If you are fired up to stay cool and try these exotic spice blends, they can be found on menus in various Bay Area restaurants, purchased in international and larger grocery stores, or by making these spice blends from online recipes.

It might just be the coolest thing you do this summer.

Daniel O'Donnell is the co-owner and operator of an organic landscape design/build company in Fremont. Chrysalis-Gardens.com

JAPAN On home and restaurant tables in Japan, Togarashi is as common as salt and pepper.

CHILE Merken originated in the Araucanía region of Chile and pairs well with chicken and beef.

Castro Valley Marketplace reaches five years

— Continued from page 1

A history wall on the mezzanine level tells the whole story of the building with photos and newspaper clippings. For over three decades the building was home to the Daughtrey family department store. Unfortunately it shuttered in 1991, after being purchased by Ohiobased Klines Department Store. Then the fate of the building was uncertain: For a while it was a pool hall, and there were even plans to demolish the structure and make a town square. The proposal for CVM was selected in July 2017 by Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council. Construction began in 2019, but Covid delayed the opening in 2020. Luckily, the marketplace was allowed to open in July of that year as an essential business. “It’s been a hard five years,” says Layburn. “No doubt about it, absolutely. Opening up during Covid in July was like, ‘You’ve got to be kidding.’ There were only three of us in here.” The original businesses were Layburn’s Castro Valley Natural Grocery, Seven Hills Baking Co. and Baron’s Quality Meats and Sea Food. All three were open and doing business during Thursday’s event. There have been bumps along the

Republic Services strike causes trash overflow

road. Cannery Kitchen & Tap left after conflicts in 2021 over their live music. The Night Owl and Lab200 are also no longer part of the marketplace. However, even as some tenants moved on, more joined. In the last year, Tony Gemignani’s Slice House and La Perla Puerto Rican cuisine opened, and Pho 5-10 held its grand opening the weekend of July 19. Now there are only a few spots left upstairs to fill.

Layburn has taken care to make sure incoming tenants fit the identity of CVM, knowing that once they join, running the marketplace is a collaborative process.

She explains, “Everybody here’s incredibly passionate and has a vision of what kind of food they want to make sure people enjoy in their lives and take into their bodies. It’s a whole other thing to meld together as an ownership community. Sometimes it’s a challenge, but most of the time it’s absolutely wonderful. You get to be friends and compatriots, and you can cry together and laugh together and decide how to move forward together.”

Despite CVM’s most common descriptor, Layburn doesn’t envision

it as a “food hall.” “Food halls are just restaurant-type food…What anchors [CVM] is people come here to shop for groceries, shop for meat and pastries and wine and cheese, and walk out and they’ve got everything in their car ready to go. I think it changes the dynamic from a food hall.”

Teddy Seibert, co-owner of TwiningVine Winery with Keith Seibert, shared that the current environment can be tough for local businesses. The pair at one point wanted to open a tasting room in downtown Castro Valley, but the cost was prohibitive. Now they focus on their estate winery, with some bottles for sale at CVM.

Art installations and events also make the marketplace vibe more communal. Smalltown Society started doing mixers with live music at CVM in 2024, and Layburn is especially happy to have them involved. “It’s a different demographic for Castro Valley. It’s the younger folk. And they’re hip and cool and they care about this kind of thing. It’s fun to work with them.” Smalltown represented at the anniversary, along with Hayward Latin rock band The Cires.

“I think art and food and music all go together,” remarks Layburn.

Over five years an empty building has transformed into a hub for local businesses, one tenants can hope to call home for years to come. “It’s very exciting to think we’ll be here next year,” says Layburn. “More successful, more people and having more fun, hopefully!”

— Continued from page 1

vice and bring local drivers back to work. City officials added the service delays are creating growing public health concerns.

“This remains a top priority,” the city said in a July 15 update.

Republic Services plans to dispatch substitute drivers to focus on servicing residential garbage routes scheduled for Thursdays and Fridays.

On July 18, Fremont and Newark posted to the city websites that the work stoppage was over. Collection resumed July 19, starting with missed pickups from previous days. On July 19, Fremont posted an update that “the labor dispute and related work stoppage between Republic Services and the Teamsters has concluded.” They thanked the community for their patience.

Similarly, Union City posted on July 19 that a Teamsters union and Republic Services had reached a tentative agreement, and that regular collection services would resume the same day, although it might take several days for full service to resume. Free trash, recycling, and yard waste dropoff at the Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station at 41149 Boyce Road continued through Tuesday, July 22. There is still no word from Republic Services on whether customers will receive billing adjustments or refunds.

Residents can find updates and drop-off info at fremont-recycling.com.

OVERFLOW Republic Services strike impacts the Tri-Cities as trash piles on the streets.

April Ramos

THE VIEW The renovated department store has a downstairs and a mezzanine level.

Stephanie Uchida

GOOD TASTE At the event, stores offered free samples, such as Alameda Soda at Castro Valley Natural Grocery.

Stephanie Uchida

Affordable senior housing coming to Hayward

● Applications accepted until July 29

By Panashe Matemba-Mutasa

Hayward Senior Commons, a brand-new affordable housing project, is now accepting applications from very low-income seniors interested in entering a lottery for a chance to rent an apartment. The application period opened on July 15 and will close on July 29.

The 22500 Grand Street development features 79 one-bedroom, one-bathroom units. Rent ranges from $876 to $1,460. The complex benefits from being just a block away from the downtown Hayward BART Station, providing easy access to public transit.

The lottery drawing will take place on August 1, determining the order in which selected applicants will be invited to submit full rental applications.

Eligibility for these apartments is limited to individuals aged 55 and older. Income limits apply based on household size, with maximum annual incomes of $55,950 for a single occupant, $63,950 for two people and $71,950 for a household of three.

Applicants can submit their entries online at wearecch.org/applications-hayward-2025. The lottery drawing will take place on August 1, determining the order in which selected applicants will be invited to submit full rental applications. These invitations will begin on August 11 and continue until all apartments are leased.

For additional information, interested parties can reach out to CCH, Inc., the developer of Hayward Senior Commons, by calling 510.632.6712 or emailing leasing@cchnc.org.

FUDENNA BROS., INC.

-Conference rooms available at no

-Full service lease includes water, electric, janitorial, and

-Some Furniture available at no cost

-No hidden fees

-Close to Bart -Near

Broncho Billy rides back into town

●

Niles film festival celebrates local western icon

By staff

In July, the Niles Essanay Film Museum takes a step back into the Wild West to celebrate Broncho Billy. This year’s festival will run July 25 to 27, with screenings and book signings at the vintage Edison theater and museum, and around downtown Niles. Highlights include a newly rediscovered Reginald Denny feature, lectures on silent film star Mary Pickford, restorations from the American Biograph Studio, a workshop on film preservation and more.

Friday night starts the weekend with a screening of the 1926 film, Rolling Home, with an introduction by film historian Marc Wanamaker. In the story, a young man is fired from his job and returns to his hometown in a “borrowed” limousine, posing as a millionaire. The film was thought lost until a 16mm print was discovered in possession of private col-

lector Michael Aus. With help from Packart Humanities and Stanford Theatre the print was restored and converted into a 35mm version.

On Saturday, the fun starts early with the Niles Farmers Market and continues with a 10am presentation from author Mary Mallory, “First Women of Hollywood: Female Pioneers in the Early Motion Picture Business.” Mallory will talk about influential women of the early moving picture industry, who were written out of history as the studio system took hold.

At 11am, there are two events to choose from: A walking tour of downtown Niles (wear walking shoes and meet at the museum) or a screening at Edison Theater of the 1964 documentary, When the Movies Came from Niles Written and produced by Ray Hubbard, the documentary contains scenes from silent films produced at the studio from

1912 to 1916 and recollections of life on the studio lot.

Saturday will continue with a screening of Niles Essanay film shorts at 1pm, Mary Pickford documentary at 3:15pm, and film screening at 7:30pm of My Best Girl (1927) produced by and starring Mary Pickford. In the story, a department store stock girl falls in love with her engaged coworker.

On Sunday, morning presentations include a newly-released book, The Reel Thrilling Events of Bank Robber Henry Starr, From Gentleman Bandit to Movie Star and Back Again by Mark Archuleta; and “Deconstructing Broncho Billy,” a conversation with Marc Wanamaker. The 12:30pm presentation takes on film preservation in the internet age.

Sunday afternoon explores silent film oddities, starting at 2:30pm, a collection of weird, oddball or seldom-seen films. They include a road trip, avant-garde crime drama and a literal dream put to film.

At 4pm, the weekend wraps up with a selection of films from the Biograph Project, a project from the Film Preservation Society to preserve nearly 500 films directed by D. W. Griffith between 1908 and 1913. Society founder and author Tracey Goessel will introduce the program.

Broncho Billy Silent Film Festival

Friday, July 25 - Sunday, July 27

Various times

Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont nilesfilmmuseum.org

Some presentations are free; others have a $10 admission fee

COWBOY LIFE Gilbert M. ‘Broncho Billy’ Anderson became known as the first cowboy movie star.

Courtesy of Niles Film Museum

Mission San José Museum gets much-needed facelift

● Community helps to restore historic landmark

Submitted by Committee for Restoration of the Mission San José

Restoration on Fremont’s Mission San José Museum is well underway thanks, in part, to generous grants from Fremont Bank Foundation, Valley Foundation, individual donors and funds raised by the Committee for Restoration of the Mission San José (CRMSJ).

Originally the missionaries’ living quarters, the museum structure was completed in 1809 and is a focal point of the nearly 230-year-old Mission San José landmark. Its original exterior facade is currently being refreshed with vital patchwork repairs and new paint, along with other major updates.

“The Mission San José Museum is the

oldest standing intact adobe building in Alameda County, and it’s listed in the National Register of Historic Places,” said Gary Dorighi, president, Committee for Restoration of the Mission San José (CRMSJ). “These generous grants help us move closer to our bigger restoration goals, and we’re very grateful for the support.”

“Mission San José and its museum are well-known fixtures of our Fremont community,” said Brian Hughes, executive vice president at Fremont Bank and president/ executive director at Fremont Bank Foundation. “Our foundation recognizes the historical significance, and the renovation is a meaningful next step in safeguarding the museum’s structural integrity for all visitors to enjoy well into the future.”

Union City invites input on BART mural

● Public urged to help shape art project at Kennedy Park

By Panashe Matemba-Mutasa

Union City is launching a public art initiative to create a mural on the BART pillars at Kennedy Park, and city officials want residents to help shape it.

The Union City BART Mural Project is in its early planning stages, inviting community members to share ideas for themes, stories and visuals that reflect Union City’s history, hopes and cultural identity. The mural is expected to be completed by fall 2026, pending approvals and design development.

The CRMSJ Golden Anniversary “Meet Me at the Mission” Benefit will be held on Sept. 20, 2025. The proceeds from the benefit will allow CRMSJ to meet its $110K pledge to this project. Details may be found at CRMSJca.org/2025-benefit.

District dialogues and tabling events are scheduled throughout July and August

Residents can participate by filling out the online project survey, emailing ideas to bartmuralprojectuc@ unioncityca.gov, or attending upcoming tabling events. The next event is a District Dialogue on Thursday, July 24 at 6pm at the Ralph & Mary Ruggeri Senior Center.

District dialogues and tabling events are scheduled throughout July and August at locations including the Kennedy Teen Center and Mark Green Sports Center. The city will also collect input at community events such as Summer Movie Nights, National Night Out, and the Larry O Car Show.

The deadline to submit themes and concepts is August 31. For more information or to get involved, visit Union City’s official website or email bartmuralprojectuc@unioncityca.gov.

MISSION POSSIBLE The facade of the mission needs patchwork repairs and new paint.

Courtesy of Gary Dorighi

MISSION POSSIBLE The facade of the mission needs patchwork repairs and new paint.

Courtesy of Gary Dorighi

Local author reads at Banter Bookshop

● STEM storybook takes a field trip to the beach

Submitted by Dallas Woodburn

Parents planning a summer trip to the beach can check out the new children’s book Kid Scientists at the Beach, a STEM-themed picture book written by Fremont resident Dallas Woodburn just released from Lawley Publishing. The story follows best friends Harper and Theo having fun at the beach—swimming in the ocean, building sand castles, collecting sea shells—and asking questions along the way, such as: Where do waves come from? Why does the ocean taste salty? Why does wet sand stick together, but dry sand does not?

Woodburn says the book was inspired by her two daughters, ages six and two, who are curious question-askers. “When

Free Concerts in the Park kicks off

● Hayward concert series supports nonprofits

Submitted by Bob Peppler and Gail Stringer

The first of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District and the Hayward Odd Fellows 15th Annual Concert in the Park Series is coming on Sunday, Aug. 3. The series pairs nine local bands with nine local nonprofit organizations to support the important work these organizations do in the community.

This first concert showcases the Giant Garage Spiders and will benefit the Family Emergency Shelter Coalition (FESCO). The band is a long-time favorite with FESCO supporters for its lively repertoire of music.

Attendees should bring lawn chairs or

we took them to the beach, I didn’t know the answers to many of their questions,” she says. “And I wanted to find out. So I did some research and tried to find simple ways to explain the scientific concepts to my daughters. I love telling stories, so the book blossomed very organically.”

Woodburn has previously authored nine award-winning books for young adult and adult audiences. But she says it is “extra special” to now have authored a children’s book she can share with her daughters. The illustrator, Spencer Liriano Navarro, even based the character Harper on Woodburn’s older daughter, who is an incoming first-grader at Blacow Elementary.

Woodburn will be leading Story Time at Banter Bookshop in Fremont on Saturday, July 26 at 10:30am to celebrate the release of Kid Scientists at the Beach. She will read her book and lead a summer craft activity for children. There will even be a guessing game for a chance to win a copy.

picnic blankets. Chef and councilmember Francisco Zermeno will be crafting affordable bites for purchase at the event.

All donations and proceeds from food and raffle sales will be used by FESCO for its programs to provide shelter, food, case management and resources to guide families toward self-sufficiency and finding a place they can call home. Learn more about FESCO by visiting fescofamilyshelter.org.

The free concerts are held in Memorial Park next to the Hayward Plunge. Free parking is available onsite. For a complete list of dates, bands and nonprofit organizations featured in this summer concert series, visit haywardlodge.org.

Concert in the Park series kickoﬀ

Sunday, Aug 3

1 - 4pm

Memorial Park next to the Hayward Plunge

4176 Mission Blvd., Hayward haywardlodge.org

Castro Valley Arts plays Mary Poppins for summer

● Beloved story brings high-energy dance numbers and heartfelt songs

Submitted by Terry Liebowitz

ig city entertainment, in the heart of Castro Valley!” That’s what Castro Valley Arts Foundation (CVAF) promises.

“Our 2025-26 series fills that bill,” says CVAF vice president Mary Ann DeGrazia. “The summer blockbuster, Mary Poppins , opens Friday, July 25.

With a cast of 36 and a full orchestra, this will be our largest production yet.”

This Disney classic has it all: big tap numbers with specialty dancers, flying and special effects, and an enchanting story with a happy ending.

The journey of Mary Poppins from beloved children’s book to iconic film to classic stage musical is as magical as the tale itself. Director Becky Potter loves to watch audiences drawn in by the magic. “This show looks at the dreams and disappointments of family life and, by the final curtain, suggests some very good solutions. This family friendly production entertains children, parents and grandparents alike.”

Mary Poppins is a dance show with traditional musical theater numbers as well as tap and ballet. Choreographer Renee DeWeese Moran adds, “The dance numbers set the pace of the show and contain many of the iconic moments people remember from the movie. These dance numbers pop with imagination, excitement and nostalgia.”

The music of Mary Poppins has been in our DNA since the ‘60s with hits like, “A Spoon Full of Sugar” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” “But it is actually the quieter numbers that carry the depth of the show,” says music director Camden Daly. He encourages the audience to listen carefully to the lyrics. “Feed the

Birds” is an anthem about generosity to those in need: “All it takes is tuppence from you.”

Mary Poppins is a CVAF/TMC Arts production. Discounts are available with series purchase. Free parking and handicap accessible are available. ASL Interpreters will perform at the Sunday, Aug. 10 performance.

Mary Poppins

Fri, July 25 - Sun, Aug. 10

Fri & Sat: 7:30pm; Sun 2pm Castro Valley Center for the Arts 19501 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley 510.889.8961

cvartsfoundation.org

LOVELY HOLIDAY Shelly McDowell from Concord stars as Mary Poppins and Leo Diaz from San Leandro as Bert in ‘Mary Poppins’ at Castro Valley Center for the Arts.

Berenice Ku Sullivan

July 25th-28th -Southbound I-680 / August 8-11th -Northbound

Caltrans is improving safety and infrastructure in your community! Construction is already underway in preparation for these closures but Caltrans is scheduled to close one direction of Interstate 680 at the I-680 and Mission San Jose (SR-238) Separation/Overpass in Fremont for two weekends to perform critical bridge and pavement work. 55hour closures are necessary to safely and efficiently complete key construction activities, including bridge deck resurfacing, approach slab repairs, and barrier replacement. This phase of work involves heavy machinery and the resurfacing of the entire bridge deck. This work must be performed without live tra c to ensure worker and motorists safety. After the major bridge and overlay work is completed, additional work will continue during nighttime closures through Spring 2026. These improvements will meet modern safety standards, protect travelers and enhance the long-term durability of this structure.

�� 55 Hour Weekend Full Closure on July 25th-28th of Southbound I-680

The closure will be just of the I-680/SR-238 Separation Overpass. The Detour will allow drivers to exit and reenter the freeway.

�� 55 Hour Weekend Full Closure on August 8-11th of Northbound I-680

The closure will be just of the I-680/SR-238 Separation Overpass. The detour will be over 7 miles long, utilizing Niles Canyon ( SR-84).

SCAN ME

Mark Your Calendar: Fremont Events You Won’t Want to Miss

Fremont is packed with fun community events all year long! From the Summer Concert Series, to Trick-or-Treat festivities and outdoor movie nights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Explore upcoming events and plan your next outing by visiting city.fremont.gov/calendar.

AUGUST

SATURDAY/SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 & 3:

Fremont Festival of the Arts by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Downtown Fremont

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5:

Fremont Police Department’s

National Night Out

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Throughout Fremont

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10:

Hot August Niles Car Show by Niles Main Street Association

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Along Niles Blvd. and J St.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 & 17:

Festival of India Mela and Parade by the Federation of Indo-Americans of Northern California

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

39439 Paseo Padre Pkwy.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30:

Downtown Dog Days

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Downtown Event Center Plaza

3500 Capitol Ave.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31:

Niles Antique Faire & Flea Market by Niles Main Street Association

6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Niles Town Plaza

37482 Niles Blvd.

SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20:

Coastal Cleanup Day

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Cleanup events throughout Fremont.

OCTOBER

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4:

Downtown Dog Days

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Downtown Event Center Plaza

3500 Capitol Ave.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY OCTOBER 4 & 5:

Olive Festival by the Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

43326 Mission Blvd.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11:

Public Safety Fair

Time TBD

Downtown Event Center

3500 Capitol Ave.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24:

Trick-or-Treat Event

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Downtown Event Center

3500 Capitol Ave.

MORE DAYS, MORE FUN

Aqua Adventure Family Fridays

Dates: 7/25, 8/8

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Aqua Adventure Waterpark

40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy.

Fremont Street Eats

Dates: Every Friday, 5/9 – 10/24 (except 8/1)

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Downtown Event Center

3500 Capitol Ave.

Central Park

Summer Concert Series

Dates: 7/24, 7/31

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Central Park Performance Pavilion, next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.

Pacific Commons

Summer Concert Series

Dates: 7/25, 8/22, 9/26

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Block at Pacific Commons 43440 Boscell Rd.

Movie Under the Stars

Dates: 8/15, 9/19, 10/3

Movie starts in the evening after sunset. Central Park Performance Pavilion, next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.

BY GEORGIA NICOLS www.georgianicols.com.

All Signs: The Sun is the energy source of our solar system and of our horoscope. As the Sun changes signs every four weeks, it brings into focus different issues in your life. It will reveal areas where you can better express yourself or explore new opportunities. On Tuesday, the Sun moves into Leo to stay for four weeks. This will increase everyone’s confidence and charisma. People will feel playful, and take pride in their leadership skills. The next four weeks are the perfect time to showcase your talents, spend time with kids and enjoy happy getaways (especially romance).

Aries the Ram (March 21-April 20):

Twice a year, (four months before and four months after your birthday), your life is easier, even uplifting. Your energy level will be higher, and you’ll feel like you can do whatever you want! Certainly, the next four weeks are a wonderful time for a vacation and expressing your creative talents. Old flames from the past might be in the picture because Mercury is retrograde. Meanwhile, life is so good. Communication with others will be rewarding. Plus, you also have energy to work!

Taurus the Bull (April 21-May 20):

Home, family and your private life will be a strong focus for you in the next four weeks. In part, this is because relatives you haven’t seen for a while might be camped on your doorstep due to Mercury retrograde. You might end up working at cross purposes. Fortunately, you have the energy to have fun. Competitive sports in particular will appeal. Romance will be passionate! Meanwhile this is a favorable time for financial dealings and negotiations. Expect to enjoy objects of beauty and investing in art.

Gemini the Twins (May 21-June 20):

The pace of your days will accelerate in the next four weeks due to short trips, visits, errands and increased interaction with relatives. You might take a vacation. You certainly will want to tell others how you feel. In fact, as the wordsmith of the zodiac, you will be chatty and articulate! Of course, Mercury retrograde will trigger transportation delays, communication

TRI-CITY STARGAZER

problems and confusion. Do what you can to deal with increased activity on the home front. Secret affairs and saucy flirtations will be exciting diversions for many of you.

Cancer the Crab (June 21-July 21):

In the next four weeks, you’ll think about money and your core values. You will observe your relationship to your possessions. Let’s face it—you can’t throw anything away. Actually, the next four weeks are a great chance to look at how you relate to your possessions. Do the things you own serve your needs? Financial matters will be delayed because of Mercury retrograde. However, previous moneymaking ideas might fly! The pace of your everyday life is fast now. Furthermore, your conversations with others are dynamic, even argumentative because you identify with your ideas.

Leo the Lion (July 22-August 22):

Lucky you! The Sun will be in your sign for the next four weeks giving you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. It’s appropriate to focus on yourself because “this is your turn.” Actually, you have a strong need now to express yourself with Mercury in your sign (and retrograde). Fortunately, fair Venus is in your House of Friendships. When it comes to financial negotiations— stand up for yourself. Of course, you’re blowing money big time because you identify with what you own.

Virgo the Virgin (August 23-September 22):

The Sun is hiding in your chart for the next four weeks before it steps out centre stage in your sign. This means you feel more inclined to take a backseat. However, with fiery Mars in your sign, you want to be productive. And if pushed, you’ll react! This is because when Mars is in your sign (which happens for six weeks every two years) you are more of a fighter for your rights than usual. Nicely offsetting this, Venus is sitting at the top of your chart smoothing your relations with parents, bosses and authority figures.

Libra the Scales (September 23-October 22):

You’re popular! In the next four weeks, enjoy friendships, groups and organizations, especially because Mercury retrograde is attracting old friends back into your world. Meanwhile, this is the perfect window to share your hopes and dreams with someone to get feedback. It’s also an excellent time to set goals. Because Jupiter is at the top of your chart (something that occurs only once every 12 years) you look successful and capable to everyone. Make the most of this great impression!

Scorpio the Scorpion (October 23-November 21):

For the next four weeks, the Sun is at the top of your chart. This can happen only once a year, and when it occurs, it means

that symbolically, you’re being thrust into a flattering spotlight! Because of this, people will be impressed by your talents and your abilities—even if you don’t do anything different. Meanwhile, you have lots of energy to compete with teams and groups. This combination means when you go after what you want, you will likely get it! One more lovely blessing brings gifts and money your way. Plus— romance is favored.

Sagittarius the Archer (November 22-December 21):

Like Aries, you’re experiencing a favorable influence that occurs about four months before or four months after your birthday. Life is good! In fact, as the traveller of the zodiac, you’ll be delighted to discover more opportunities than usual to travel. Admittedly, Mercury is retrograde, creating delays. But that won’t hold you back. Meanwhile, Mars is at the top of your chart arousing your ambition; and Venus is opposite your sign paving the way for warm relations with everyone— even your enemies.

Capricorn the Goat (December 22-January 19):

For the next four weeks, you’re drawn to intimate situations. You might pursue different activities that you feel will make you a better person. This is because you are exploring your inner world and healing old wounds. Relationships with others will be more intense; however, you can rebuild them. This will also be a time when you will give more thought to inheritances, shared property and anything that you own jointly with others—including debt. Avoid power struggles with others. Travel if possible. Enjoy warm relations with coworkers.

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

The Sun will be opposite your sign for the next four weeks—something that occurs only once a year. This could create tension between you and partners, close friends and spouses. However, it will also give you an opportunity to see your role in these relationships because you will have more objectivity. Admittedly, with Mercury retrograde also opposite your sign, attracting ex-spouses back into your world. Nevertheless, romance, vacations and fun outings are full of promise and sexy adventure!

Pisces the Fish (February 19-March 20):

Your energy, drive and desire to be productive will get a boost in the next four weeks because you’ll be thinking more about how you want to manage your life. You want things to flow more smoothly. While you’re on this improvement kick, you’ll also want to do things to feel healthier. Put out energy into making where you live more attractive because you’ll enjoy entertaining. Your challenge is dealing with Mars opposite your sign, which makes you easily irritated with others.

Andrew Kong Knight exhibit concludes

● Celebration of muralist and musician wraps up final week in July

Submitted by Dorsi Diaz, Sun Gallery president

‘Three Dreams of a Lifetime” will be the last chance to see the largest collection of artwork ever displayed of award-winning Bay Area artist, muralist and musician Andrew Kong Knight. The exhibition includes over 70 of Knight’s powerful multimedia artworks from five decades of his life. Knight’s lifetime pursuit of art, music and love is one of the main recurring themes in his drawings, paintings and life-sized kinetic sculpture installations.

This show will conclude on July 26, National All or Nothing Day, with a free grand finale concert that will feature music from Knight’s entire musical career. Musician friends and family will join Knight in song. Guests will be invited to sing along and celebrate Knight’s lifetime of dreams realized.

In the spirit of National All or Nothing Day we hope guests will be encouraged by Knight’s commitment of living his dreams to embrace their dreams as well.

Three Dreams of a Lifetime

Saturday, July 26

4 - 8pm

4pm: Gallery walk/talk

5pm: Tour of Knight’s murals

6:30pm: Concert

7:45pm: photoshoot and closing

Sun Gallery

1015 E St., Hayward sungallery.org

$10 suggested donation

Band Corp’s summer programs unite music and community

● Elementary, middle and high school students work on their music skills

Submitted by Akshitha Boni, chief publicity officer

Since the early 2000s, local schools have seen a significant drop in elementary band programs, losing more than half of their bands. This decline has impacted music enrollment at middle and high school levels as well.

Tri City Band Corp (TBC) is working hard to help kids get involved in music. They encourage students to participate in their school bands through counseling workshops and provide quality music education and community service opportunities for high schoolers.

TBC also works closely with local music stores to make sure students in need have access to instruments and aims to offer free rentals to low-income students. The organization also connects students with professional instruction, ensuring every child has the chance to grow their skills.

This summer, Hastati, TBC’s elementary band program, wrapped up five weeks of lessons and rehearsals. Students learn in three levels and spend time each week in sectionals with highschool teacher assistants, followed by full band rehearsals.

Both the Cadets (middle school marching band) and Royals (high school marching band) performed at the Hollister Rodeo Parade. The Cadets kicked off the parade with a morning performance, while the Royals entertained the afternoon crowd.

On July 27, TBC will host a summer concert at Stratford Preparatory in San Jose from 4:30 to 7pm, featuring performances by the Hastati and Cadets. Food trucks will be available. All are invited to celebrate the hard work of these young musicians.

For more information visit tricitybandcorps.org or email tbc@tricitybandcorps.org.

Do you like reading comics or watching cartoons? Have you ever tried to draw a cartoon on your own? Well, today’s a great time to try a little ’tooning with Kid Scoop’s own artist, Jeff Schinkel.

Draw lightly in

Drawing your favorite characters is good practice, but don’t be afraid to make up some of your own, too!

Create your own characters

Practice drawing things that can provide a good setting for your cartoons—trees, lakes, rocket ships, desert islands and more!

Comic characters have different character traits. Some are kind, but some are not. Some are courageous, while others are not. What other traits do comic strip characters exhibit?

Select three characters you like from the newspaper comics. Complete the boxes below.

Comic Strip:

Character’s Name:

Character Trait:

Action that shows the trait:

Comic Strip:

Character’s Name:

Character Trait:

Action that shows the trait:

Try drawing 3 different kinds of chairs in your home.

Select newspaper photos

Comic Strip:

Character’s Name:

Character Trait:

Action that shows the trait:

What’s a character trait?

Read the list and then see if you can think of any other traits. responsible persevering honest compassionate generous kind respectful capable hopeful disciplined community minded

What is your favorite cartoon or animation? Give three reasons why it is your favorite.

Crossword

Sudoku Solutions from the July 15-21 issue

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

For just $49 for up to 4 weeks, your message will reach thousands of friends and neighbors every Tuesday in our print edition — and continuously online. Payment in full must be received in advance. Any change will be considered a new posting and incur a new fee.

Down

1 Buzzed-in-a-Buick offense (abbr.) (3)

2 Easygoing gazelle, e.g. (5)

3 “Oh yeah? ___ who?” (3)

4 Chat room abbr. (3)

5 Lawn game (5)

6 Italian dish (4,10)

7 He spoke the only word in “Silent Movie” (6,7)

9 B team (6,7)

10 Creep (2,2,6)

11 Some Italian pies, briefly (3)

12 “Captain ___” (1986 Michael Jackson role) (2)

14 NYC dance company (3)

16 Hosp. readout (3)

19 Cause of destruction (4,2,1,5,4)

20 City on Utah Lake (4)

21 Four before “Hi-ho, the derry-o” (6,2,3,4)

22 Places to learn about the backfields? (9,7)

24 Most (3,5,5)

25 Golf club used in a bunker (4,5)

33 In this way (4,2)

36 Avid reader (8)

37 Sound of contempt (3)

39 “Rules of Golf” org. (4)

41 “Aight, talk to you ___” (4)

43 Exists (2)

47 All ___ (4)

49 1997 French Open champ Majoli (3)

51 Belonging to (2)

ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT

WED JULY 23

Bedtime Theater with P.J. Bunny: Join us in your pajamas for a magical mix of stories, songs, puppets, and cartoons that spark the imagination and soothe the spirit before bedtime. Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22295 N 3rd St. 6:30-9:30pm, facebook.com.

Bedtime Theatre: Join us in your pajamas for a magical mix of stories, songs, puppets, and cartoons that spark the imagination and soothe the spirit before bedtime. Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N 3rd Street. douglasmorrissontheatre.thundertix.com.

Bryan Bielanski: Acoustic rock & roll singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski leaves a trail of catchy songs and smiling audiences all over the world with his relentless touring. The Bistro, 1001 B St. 7pm, bandsintown.com.

Get Ready for the Beach -- Line Dancing: Join us for a fitness series to prep you for the beach! The series comprises line dancing and yoga. Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd. 5-6pm, aclibrary.bibliocommons.com, 510.745.1444.

Slow Mindful Flow: Gentle yoga for all levels. Focus on foundational poses, relaxation, & breathwork. Perfect for beginners & those with limitations. Bloom Yoga, 1225 MacArthur Blvd. 121pm, $28. eventbrite.com, 510.210.3743.

Spin a Yarn - Knitting Circle: Get together at the library and work alongside other fiber arts enthusiasts! This is not an instructional class, but a social gathering to interact with others, learn from one another, and work on personal fiber projects. Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd. 1:30-3:30pm, aclibrary.bibliocommons.com, 510.745.1444, 510.745.1400.

THU JULY 24

Volunteer with Niles Canyon Railway: Niles Canyon Railway is looking for volunteers for all levels of skill and experience. Niles Canyon Railway, 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol. 10am, ncry.org.

FRI JULY 25

The Comedy Den presents comedian Joe Hill: Bronx NY Native Joe Hill

is a stand up comedian, writer and actor currently generating a buzz on the national comedy. Joe has worked DL Hughley, Mike Epps, Tony Roberts, DC Young Fly, Ali Siddiq, Bill Burr, JJ Williamson, Alyca Cooper, Craig Robinson, & Roy Wood Jr. Joe has also been seen and featured on networks Fox, Comedy Central, Netflix, CW11, Vice, Revolt TV, Sirius XM Radio, and iHeart Radio. Don Jose’s Mexican Restaurant, 3430 Village Dr., 8-10pm, $15. zeffy.com.

Mobile Health Clinic: Medical and Dental: Free, friendly medical services for people without housing. First come, first served. No appointment required. Visit the van parked in front of the library on Mission Blvd. between the City Center Garage and C Street. Mobile Health Clinic: Medical and Dental, Hayward City Hall parking garage. 10am-3:30pm, hayward.librarycalendar.com, 510.583.2119.

Re-Wind, That 80’s Band: Fronted by the dynamic vocal trio of Belinda, Cassidy and Becky, Re-Wind “That 80’s Band” brings the 80’s dance party experience to your club. World Famous Turf Club, 22519 Main St. 8pm-12am worldfamousturfclub.com.

SAT JULY 26

Family Day at the Farm: Join us for a day of hands-on family fun for all ages! Explore the LEAF Urban Farm, including gardening activities, crafts, a garden scavenger hunt, worm bin exploration, and a farm tour. LEAF Urban Farm, 38339 Mission Blvd. 10am-12pm Free. meetup.com.

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

Photo Day at the Museum: Bring your photos to the HAHS Museum and we will scan them to create a digital copy to add to our collection. You keep the original! Please limit to 12 photos per person. Hayward Area Historical Society 22380 Foothill Blvd, Hayward Area Historical Society. 11am-1pm haywardareahistory.org,

Sundaes and Song: The public is invited to enjoy an afternoon of music and delicious treats when Harmony Fusion, a women’s a cappella ensemble, performs as part of this second annual fundraising event. Hill and Valley Women’s Club, 1808 B Street. 2-4pm, $15.

Three Dreams of a Lifetime: The exhibition includes over 70 of Bay Area artist Andrew Kong Knight’s powerful multimedia artworks from five decades of his life. Sun Gallery, 1015 E St., 4-8pm. sungallery.org/three-dreams-of-alifetime/. $10 suggested donation

SUN JULY 27

Community Yoga: Free/donationbased community yoga supporting new teachers. Pre-registration required, no walk-ins. Invite friends & family. Bloom Yoga, 1225 MacArthur Blvd. 12-1pm, Free. eventbrite.com, 510.210.3743.

MON JULY 28

OFF THE WALL Award-winning Bay Area artist Andrew Kong Knight’s work will be displayed at Hayward’s Sun Gallery until July 26.

Courtesy of Doris Diaz

‘Into the Woods’ takes center stage

● Magical Youth Production puts on Sondheim fairy tale classic

Submitted by Courtney Stokes

This summer, StarStruck Theatre proudly presents a captivating teen production of Into the Woods. Bringing together the talents of 22 young performers, and a live 20-piece orchestra, this timeless tale will unfold on the stage at The Smith Center, Ohlone College, from July 25 to August 3.

Into the Woods is a timeless classic by legendary composer Stephen Sondheim that weaves together beloved fairytales like Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and more. As the characters chase their wishes, they soon discover that getting what you want isn’t always the end of the story. With rich music, witty humor and heartfelt lessons, this musical explores what happens after “happily ever after.”

Under the skillful direction of Lori Stokes, our cast of talented young

actors has embraced their roles with enthusiasm and dedication. From the dreamy, daring Jack to the fierce and misunderstood Witch, each character is brought to life with heartfelt performances and a deep embodiment of their roles.

“Our young performers have tackled every challenge of this demanding show with courage, creativity and heart,” said Stokes. “They’ve made me laugh, moved me to tears and filled me with pride. I am truly in awe of their dedication and spirit.”

Audiences will be immersed in a beautifully crafted forest, brought to life with rich storybook details. You’ll quite literally be transported into the woods—a world that feels both familiar and mysterious. It’s the perfect backdrop for this witty, heartfelt tale where fairytales unravel and wishes come with consequences.

Into the Woods

July 25 - Aug. 3

Fri, Sat: 7:30pm

Sun: 2:30pm

Smith Center at Ohlone College

43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont

StarStruckTheatre.org

Tickets: $35 adult, $30 senior, $25 child/student (thru high school)

(Plus ticketing fee)

The spellbinding theatrical experience that blends humor, heart and a reimagining of beloved fairytales. Into the Woods invites audiences to explore the power of choices, consequences and what happens after “happily ever

after.” This witty and moving musical will resonate with many theatergoers, though it is recommended for ages 10 and up.

This year also marks a very special milestone for StarStruck as it celebrates 30 years of bringing youth theater to the Tri-City area.

“Three decades ago, I set out with a vision—to create a place where young people could find their voices, build confidence and express themselves through the transformative power of theatre,” said Stokes. “Watching this talented cast bring Into the Woods to life has been a beautiful reminder of why that mission continues to matter.”

Tickets for Into the Woods , presented by StarStruck Theatre, are now available at StarStruckTheatre.org or at 510.659.1319.

‘Into the Woods’ is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

PRINCES CHARMING Benjamin Chen as Rapunzel’s Prince and Ishaan Wankhade as Cinderella’s Prince are both in agony out of unfulfilled wishes.

Kae-Chy Chang

SPORTS

Fremont Rush Soccer club launches inclusive program

● TOPSoccer provides individualized support for kids with disabilities

By April Ramos

Summer break is filled with fun for kids whether it be from vacation, water parks or summer sports programs. This year Fremont Rush Soccer Club has ensured that every child has the chance to have fun in the sun by launching a special program: TOPSoccer. TOPSoccer is an inclusive soccer program for kids ages 5 to 18 with intellectual or physical disabilities. This past spring, the program debuted its first session at the Karl Nordvik Park in Fremont.

“We’ve been trying to build something for kids who may not have the same

access to the soccer fields or sports that other kids may have because of either learning disabilities or physical disabilities,” said Fremont Rush founder and president Fernando Colmenares.

Each season consists of six Friday evening hour-long sessions where each participant is paired with a volunteer coach or buddy for one-on-one attention. Each session’s activities are completely dependent on the abilities of the players and what they are most excited to do. For example, some sessions will consist of giant soccer balls being kicked around just for fun, while others may have a little bit more structure like having players try to score goals. “Some kids may get really into it and start to dribble around and shoot goals, some kids may like to be out there just running around. It’s whatever the needs of each player are,” explained Colmenares.

Fremont Rush director Jerry Losson

has been the driving force behind the launch of the program. “I pitched the idea to Fernando Colmenares and Zee Kerawala, our general manager and they both liked the idea and explained that they had previously attempted to start the program. We were all in at that point and went after it,” said Losson. With Losson’s 34 years of teaching in the Fremont Unified School District, he was able to spread the word.

“I was also able to leverage my personal and professional connections within Fremont Unified and surrounding school districts [New Haven and Newark] to connect with a variety of schools, their service learning hour coordinators and their special-needs programs coordinators, to get connected with student volunteers to help the TOPSoccer athletes,” said Losson.

Alejandra Nangeyali, a mom of one of the players said, “During the first practice I was surprised to see that there were

more volunteers than players, which is hard to accomplish because usually there are never enough volunteers for special needs sports.”

As much fun as the TOPSoccer is for the kids, parents have also discovered a benefit of their own. “I like connecting with parents who understand having a special needs child and there's no judgement,” shared parent Patricia Noanchanh.

For those parents who are interested in TOPSoccer, Colmenares said, “They can feel confident that someone else is thinking about their kid, someone else is thinking about how we can make an experience better for them. For one day out there you get to watch your son or daughter be an athlete.”

To learn more about Fremont Rush’s TOPSoccer program visit fremontrush.com/top-soccer.

TEAM SPIRIT The Fremont Rush TOPSoccer program welcomes kids with disabilities to have fun on the field.

Courtesy of Jerry Losson

Culture meets community at Mariachi Festival

● Live bands and Ballet Folklórico feature at long-running Newark festival

Submitted by Katie Fuerte

The City of Newark invites the community to a vibrant afternoon of music, dance and celebration at the annual Mariachi Festival! This free, family-friendly event will be held on Sunday, July 27, from 1 to 5pm at Shirley Sisk Grove, located next to NewPark Mall.

The Mariachi Festival will feature lively performances from talented mariachi bands and colorful Ballet Folklórico dancers, showcasing the rich cultural traditions of Mexico. Attendees can enjoy arts and crafts stations, an interactive passport activity for all ages and a raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes.

A variety of delicious food trucks will be onsite, offering flavorful options to enjoy throughout the day. The event will also include a community vendor fair, providing valuable resources and infor-

mation from local organizations such as Bay Area Community Health, Hively, Ohlone College, the Office of Supervisor Elisa Márquez, Assemblymember Alex Lee’s office, Vision y Compromiso, Washington Health and more.

Parking is free, making it easy for the entire family to attend and celebrate together. Connect with the community, experience dynamic live entertainment and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Newark.

Newark Mariachi Festival Sun, July 27 1 - 5pm

Shirley Sisk Grove

39270 Cedar Blvd., Newark

510.578.4620

newark.org

TURN AROUND Folklorico dancers with colorful swirling skirts will perform at the event.

Katie Fuerte

Birth Marriage

LIFE CORNERSTONES Birth Marriage

Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900

FD1007

Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900

1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com FD1007

Berge • Pappas • Smith

1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com

Chapel of the Angels

1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com

Fremont

Fremont Memorial Chapel (510) 793-8900

Memorial Chapel (510) 793-8900

3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont www.fremontmemorialchapel.com

Betty Jean Richardson

Resident of East Palo Alto

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

510-656-1226

40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont www.bergepappassmith.com

Fremont Memorial Chapel (510) 793-8900 3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont www.fremontmemorialchapel.com FD 1115

Jing Li Yu

December 4, 1946 – June 27, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Michael Clayton Morrison

Resident of Fremont

January 21, 1961 – May 14, 2024

40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont www.bergepappassmith.com

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

Mrudula Katasani

Resident of Danville

November 9, 1986 – July 16, 2025

Keith Winner Resident of Newark

Harvey “Leroy” Hines

Keith Winner Resident of Newark March 20, 1954 – May

March 20, 1954 – May 23,

Resident of Fremont

September 30,1945 – July 13, 2025

Martin Hernandez

Shashank Adloori

Resident of Cupertino

Resident of Hayward

November 6, 2003 – July 13, 2025

January 12, 1968 – May 23,

Martin Hernandez Resident of Hayward January 12, 1968 – May

James Skokan

Resident of Lincoln

Jeannette Frary

December 4, 1936 – July 12, 2025

Jeannette Frary

Resident of Fremont

Chandar Lalwani

Resident of Fremont

July 5, 1941 – May 22, 2024

March 20, 1967 – July 13, 2025

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

January 21, 1961 – May 14, 2024

Resident of Dublin

July 5, 1941 – May 22,

Jeffery Price Mulcahy

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Union City

June 2, 1956 – July 12, 2025

Kumar Banerjea

March 7, 1946 – July 12,2025

Lillian Valentin

Narayanarao Madamala

Resident of Livermore

Resident of Mt. View

Kumar Banerjea

Gerald Bautista Esteban

Resident of Fremont

July 1, 1940 – July 10, 2025

July 31,1930 – May 22, 2024

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Fairfield

February 27, 1962 – May 11, 2024

July 1, 1966 - July 11, 2025

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

Navin Shah

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

February 27, 1962 – May 11, 2024

Olivia Trejo Uribe

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Manteca

Resident of Fremont

Ruth Ferretti Fonseca

June 3, 1947 – July 9, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Ruth Ferretti Fonseca

Carlos Perez De Leon

March 2, 1931 - July 11, 2025

Umesh Ghodke

Herbert Hirneiss

Resident of Union City

Carlos Perez De Leon

Resident of Fremont

August 15, 1952 – May 21,

August 15, 1952 – May

Resident of Union City

November 4, 1933 – May 11, 2024

September 2, 1935 - July 8, 2025

June 3, 1958 – July 8, 2025

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

November 4, 1933 – May 11, 2024

Michael Paul Jones

Resident of Fremont

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

February 27, 1978 – July 8, 2025

John P. Duarte

Lucy M. Garcia

Resident of Fremont

Saroj Verma

Elesia Cunningham

Resident of Union City

Resident of India

Saroj Verma

December 21, 1940 – July 7, 2025

Resident of India

September 3, 1938 – May 21,

John P. Duarte

Resident of Hayward

September 3, 1938 – May

April 7, 1945 – May 6, 2024

Veeraraghavan Subramanian Tripunithura

Resident of Fremont

May 12, 1930 – July 6, 2025

Annette Fagundes

Resident of India

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Patricia A. Velasco

April 7, 1945 – May 6, 2024

Resident of Milpitas

Resident of Fremont

July 14, 1945 – July 7, 2025

Annette Fagundes

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

July 12, 1934 – July 6, 2025

Cesar A. Silva

Young J. You

April 4, 1951 – May 20, 2024

Rajwinder Atwal

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Fremont April 4, 1951 – May 20,

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Hayward

Cesar A. Silva

June 15, 1972 – July 5, 2025

Govinda Rao Degala

June 14, 1958 – July 5, 2025

August 7, 1956 – May 6, 2024

Kathaleen Alice Pitts

Resident of India

Ricardo Perez

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Hayward

Resident of Pleasanton

Govinda Rao Degala

Resident of Fremont

August 7, 1956 – May 6, 2024

November 14, 1935 – July 2, 2025

February 1, 1958 – May 17,

Resident of India

December 14, 1952 – July 5, 2025

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Donna J. Rutherford

Estrellita T. Garcia

Resident of Fremont

December 2, 1938 – June 29, 2025

Murali Srinivasan

February 1, 1958 – May

Resident of Fremont

Ngoc Nguyen

Estrellita T. Garcia

December 8, 1944 – May 5, 2024

January 7, 1965 – July 5, 2025

Resident of Cupertino

Margaret Fuller Martines

Resident of Fremont

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

December 8, 1944 – May 5, 2024

July 25, 1940 – June 29, 2025

Andres Millan Ylarde

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Lucy Alice West

Resident of Newark

Resident of Fremont

August 21, 1938 – June 27, 2025

February 4, 1926 – May 4, 2024

Andres Millan Ylarde

Raul Inguanzo, Jr.

November 16, 1936 – May 17,

Adelaida Brown

Resident of Fremont

Ngoc Nguyen

August 6, 1926 – July 5, 2025

Resident of Cupertino November 16, 1936 – May

Victor Palmberg

Emiliano Ureno

Resident of Fremont

Victor Palmberg

October 13, 1926 – May 16,

August 22, 1944 – July 4, 2025

Resident of Bakersfield

Fremont Memorial Chapel

Resident of Fremont

November 14, 1985 – June 27, 2025

February 4, 1926 – May 4, 2024

Lucio Cosare

Brian Shankar

Resident of Milpitas

Thomas Handley

Resident of Fremont October 13, 1926 – May

Carla Lee Miller

Resident of Newark

Fremont Memorial Chapel

April 10, 1981 – July 4, 2025

Resident of Fremont

February 23, 1944 – June 24, 2025

Resident of Newark

March 17, 1952 – May 16,

Oliver Doner

Thomas Handley

Carla Lee Miller

September 11, 1971 – May 1, 2024

Bruce A. Williamson

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Union City

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

July 4, 1946 – June 22, 2025

Resident of Newark

September 11, 1971 – May 1, 2024

October 20, 1953 – July 2, 2025

March 17, 1952 – May

Yvonne Bemore

Resident of Rodeo

Pero “Pete” Bagoje

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Fremont

May 1, 1943 – April 28, 2024

Pero “Pete” Bagoje

June 20, 1957 – May 16, 2024

Yvonne Bemore

Resident of Rodeo

Jose Silva

EMPLOYMENT

Mechatronics Engineer, Lam Research Corporation, Fremont, CA.

Dsgn, dvlp, modify & intgrt comp-cntrlld electrnc & mechncl systs rel to robotics & linear/rotary mechnsm used in wafer handling in Semicndctr Mfg tools. Req Bach’s deg in Mechncl Engg, Mechatrncs Engg or rel fld + 2 yrs exp in indstrl robotics; OR a Master’s deg in Mechncl Engg, Mechatrncs Engg or rel fld. Exp may be gained while in grad school. Salary: $135,731 - $215,000/yr. Please email resume to resumes@lamresearch.com and reference Job #8367.

Product Engineer

Job site: Fremont, CA. Wage: $94,786 to $98,000 per year. Send resume to: Sparqtron Corp., 5079 Brandin Ct., Fremont, CA 94538

CIVIL

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 25CV129697

Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

Petition of: XIAOJIE ZHANG for Change of Name

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner XIAOJIE ZHANG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

HAORAN WANG to JONATHAN XIANG ZHANG

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: 09/19/2025, 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.)

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

Date: JULY 09, 2025

THOMAS J. NIXON

Judge of the Superior Court

7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/25

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 25CV116784

CNS-3949233#

Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

Petition of: BRENDA LA’FAY NICHOLS for Change of Name

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner BRENDA LA’FAY NICHOLS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

BRENDA LA’FAY NICHOLS to BRENDA LA’FAY EVANS

Notice of Hearing:

Date: AUGUST 1, 2025, Time: 9:30 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.)

THOMAS J. NIXON

Judge of the Superior Court 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/25

CNS-3945130#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615953

Fictitious Business Name(s): STURDY ROOTS, 4555 WHEELER DR, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): MORSE CARLA, 4555 WHEELER DR, 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. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].)

X/ CARLA MORSE

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on [FileDate].

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation

PUBLI C NOTICES

of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/25 CNS-3949231#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615288

Fictitious Business Name(s): CURUS TRAVEL + CURUS PROPERTY + IMAN ZIA, 1311 PARK ST. #760, ALAMEDA, CA 94501 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): IMAN BEARDE, 1311 PARK ST. #760, ALAMEDA, CA 94501

Business conducted by: an Individual

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/19/2024.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].)

S/ IMAN BEARDE, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/11/2025.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/25

CNS-3949228#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 615892

Fictitious Business Name(s):

HELEN’S FASHION, 30955 CEDAR BLVD STE 126, NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s):

HELEN’S FASHION LLC, 30955 CEDAR BLVD STE 126, NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/27/2019.

X/ YU SHAN TSENG

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on [FileDate].

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615825

Fictitious Business Name(s): SUNMOOL, 3527 GILMAN COMMON, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): GLASS-CHOI HANA, 3527 GILMAN COMMON, 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 07/01/2025.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on [FileDate].

CNS-3949222#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 616119

Fictitious Business Name(s): AI TECHS INC., 2450 PERALTA BLVD. STE. 107, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): GHK TECHNOLOGIES INC., 2450 PERALTA BLVD. STE 107, FREMONT, CA 94536 (CALIFORNIA)

GURMUKH NIHAL SINGH, PRESIDENT & CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JULY 14, 2025.

7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/25

CNS-3948762#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 615931

Fictitious Business Name(s): GABBY & DADDY’S GOODS, 2070 MEG COURT, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

HOLDEN WILLIAM, 2070 MEG COURT, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546 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.

X/ WILLIAM HOLDEN

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on [FileDate].

CNS-3946894#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615620

Fictitious Business Name(s):

RESONANCE VINTAGE, 2535 DELMER STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94602 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): FULLER-KELLOGG ENTERPRISES, LLC, 2535 DELMER STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94602 (CALIFORNIA)

Business conducted by: a limited liability company

FULLER-KELLOGG ENTERPRISES, LLC S/ MARY FULLER, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/25/2025.

7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/25

CNS-3946870#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615441

Fictitious Business Name(s):

MALIE GOLDEN, 4401 CENTRAL AVE #28 4401 CENTRAL AVE #28, FREMONT, CA 94536 - 9453 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): MALIELANI BRITOS, 4401 CENTRAL AVE #28, FREMONT, CA 94536

Business conducted by: an Individual

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/03/2025.

S/ MALIELANI BRITOS, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/18/2025.

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office

of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/25

CNS-3945562#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615733

Fictitious Business Name(s): SHUB BEAUTY, 39958 CEDAR BLVD B12, NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): RUBY SHANDHU’S SALON INC, 39958 CEDAR BLVD B12, NEWARK, CA 94560 Business conducted by: a Corporation

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/26/2025. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].)

RUBY SHANDHU’S SALON INC S/ RUBY SANDHU , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/27/2025.

7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/25

CNS-3945560#

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

File No. 604649

The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name(s): The Fictitious Business Name Statement filed on 03/08/2024 in the County of Alameda. SHUBH BEAUTY, 40580 ALBRAE ST., FREMONT, CA 94538, County of: ALAMEDA. Registered Owner(s): RUBY SANDHU SALON, INC., 39579 ROSS COMMON, FREMONT, CA 94538

This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

S/ RUBY SANDHU

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 06/27/2025. 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/25

CNS-3945558#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615682

Fictitious Business Name(s): ANMOL KAUR INC, 20848 MISSION BLVD #1450, HAYWARD, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): AHMOL KAUR INC, 20848 MISSION BLVD #1450, HAYWARD, CA 94541

Business conducted by: a Corporation

AHMOL KAUR INC S/ SUNDEEP SINGH , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/26/2025.

7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/25

CNS-3945134#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615653

Fictitious Business Name(s): NOR-CAL HEATING AND AIR CONDTIONING, 542 LEWELLING BLVD, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94579 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): JUAN FRANK PINEDA JR, 542 LEWELLING BLVD, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94579

Business conducted by: an Individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

TCV@TRICITYVOICE.COM

business name(s) listed above on N/A

S/ JUAN FRANK PINEDA JR

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/25/2025.

7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/25

CNS-3944979#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615318

Fictitious Business Name(s):

LITTLE SICHUAN RESTAURANT, 35233 NEWARK BLVD STE F, NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s):

GOLDEN ELEPHANT USA, 35233 NEWARK BLVD STE F, NEWARK, CA 94560

Business conducted by: a Corporation

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/12/2020.

GOLDEN ELEPHANT USA S/ JIAN QIAO LEI , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/12/2025.

7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/25

CNS-3944974#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615693

Fictitious Business Name(s):

1. KEEKU DA DHABA, 2. KEEKUZ, 4649 GRANADA WAY, UNION CITY, CA 94587 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

KEEKU FOOD PRODUCTS LLC, 4649 GRANADA WAY, UNION CITY, CA 94587

Business conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/11/2018.

KEEKU FOOD PRODUCTS LLC

S/ VARUN SAPRA , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/26/2025.

7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/25

CNS-3944970#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615659

Fictitious Business Name(s):

BM INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO., 635 MEEK AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): DAVID LEE, 635 MEEK AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94541

Business conducted by: an Individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/23/2025. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].)

S/ DAVID LEE, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/25/2025. NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLI C NOTICES

Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/25

CNS-3944967#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615463

Fictitious Business Name(s):

GAN IZZY, 1300 55TH ST, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

JEWISH EMERYVILLE, 1300 55TH ST, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608

Business conducted by: a Corporation

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/18/2025. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].)

JEWISH EMERYVILLE S/ MENACHEM M BLANK ,

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/18/2025.

7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/25

CNS-3944960#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 615516

Fictitious Business Name(s): CAFE CHAI & PAAN, 40823 FREMONT BLVD, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

MAILING ADDRESS: 32524 REGENTS BLVD, UNION CITY, CA 94587

Registrant(s): AK12 LLC, 32524 REGENTS BLVD, UNION CITY, CA 94587

Business conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/11/2025.

AK12 LLC

S/ ALI ABBAS , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/20/2025.

CNS-3942813#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 615498

Fictitious Business Name(s): AMADA SENIOR CARE FREMONT CA, 39899 BALENTINE DRIVE SUITE 200, NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): PARHELIXX LLC, 39899 BALENTINE DRIVE SUITE 200, NEWARK, CA 94560

Business conducted by: a limited liability company

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

PARHELIXX LLC S/ APRIL YUN ,

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/20/2025.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation

of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22/25

CNS-3942812#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 615475

Fictitious Business Name(s): MOOMI STUDIO, 39303 DEL ORO TERRAZA, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): MIN CHUNG, 39303 DEL ORO TERRAZA, FREMONT, CA 94538

Business conducted by: an Individual

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

S/ MIN CHUNG,

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/18/2025.

7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22/25

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615317

CNS-3942811#

Fictitious Business Name(s): HIRE BASIS, 39159 PASEO PADRE PKWY STE 310,FREMONT, CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): HASAN ALI ABDULLAH, 39159 PASEO PADRE PKWY STE 310,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 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].)

/s/ HASAN ALI ABDULLAH

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/12/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615274

CNS-3940845#

Fictitious Business Name(s): JUST ORTHODONTICS / JUST ORTHO, 3775 BEACON AVE STE 140, FREMONT, CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): FREMONT HWANG CHANG DENTAL CORPORATION, 3775 BEACON AVE STE 140, FREMONT, CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/11/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615273

Fictitious Business Name(s): JUST KIDS PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Public Notices Deadline: Noon Wednesday

County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): JONATHAN CHANG DENTAL GROUP INC, 3775 BEACON AVE, FREMONT, CA 94538

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/01/2024

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/11/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615276

CNS-3940839#

Fictitious Business Name(s): JUST KIDS PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, 3775 BEACON AVENUE STE 100, FREMONT, CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): JONATHAN CHANGE DMD INC,3775 BEACON AVENUE STE 100, FREMONT, CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/01/2013 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ JONATHAN CHANG

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/11/2025

CNS-3940835#

PROBATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARLENE J. SANTILLI CASE NO. 25PR130490

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MARLENE J. SANTILLI

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

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

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 8/18/2025 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 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: JODI PHILLIPS-COLEMAN, ESQ., DOYLE QUANE, 571 HARTZ AVENUE, DANVILLE, CA 94526, Telephone: 510-430-1518 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/25

CNS-3948260#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GLENN KETTNER

CASE NO. 25PR129345

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

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLI C NOTICES

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 8/15/2025 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 person or by your attorney.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: MICHAEL RINNE, 391 TAYLOR BLVD. SUITE 220, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523, Telephone: 925-322-1521 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/25

CNS-3946274#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DOLORES CABANYOG AKA DOLORES MARIE URBANSKI AND DOLORES MALOY

CASE NO. 25PR128267

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DOLORES CABANYOG AKA DOLORES MARIE URBANSKI AND DOLORES MALOY

A Petition for Probate has been filed by DEBORAH GARCIA in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that DEBORAH GARCIA 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 AUGUST 6, 2025 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 201 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: DEBORAH L. FOX, 165 SOUTH PARK, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107, Telephone: 415-433-4044 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/25

CNS-3945525#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF REBECCA ALICE ORTIZ CASE NO. 25PR128311

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: REBECCA ALICE ORTIZ

A Petition for Probate has been filed by GABRIEL CASILLAS AND ANGELINA MACPHERSON in the

GOVERNMENT

Clear out clutter and support a great cause

● E-waste drive repurposes old electronics

Submitted

Kathy Kimberlin

On July 30, student-led nonprofit

Recirqt is partnering with Surplus Service for e-waste management, the Fremont Education Foundation and Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert’s office to host a community E-Waste Collection to repurpose old electronics and give back to the community.

The event will include an electronics drop-off at Surplus Service, complimentary hot dogs, drinks and information tables detailing Recirqt’s refurbishing process along with how they redistribute electronics to students in need. Devices in working condition will be securely wiped, repaired and

donated to Fremont Education Foundation for redistribution. Surplus Service will securely recycle any devices that are no longer usable.

Recirqt, founded to bridge the digital divide by repurposing electronics, works to divert e-waste from landfills while empowering under-resourced

Public Notices Deadline: Noon Wednesday

Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA.

The Petition for Probate requests that GABRIEL CASILLAS AND ANGELINA MACPHERSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 8/6/2025 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 201 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: JOSEPH F. FENTON, ESQ., 1556 FITZGERALD DRIVE, #295, PINOLE, CA 94564, Telephone: 510-295-5000 7/8, 7/15, 7/22/25

CNS-3944653#

students. Surplus Service, an ISO/ R2v3 certified e-waste recycler awarded California’s highest sustainability award, brings years of experience in secure, environmentally responsible reuse technology

Locals can drop off surplus electronics like computers, phones, projectors and more, without even leaving their car!

Families are invited to bring their curious kids to see what a computer looks like on the inside. Recirqt will have units open and meet with students to explain how a computer processes with hands on the inside of computers and laptops. Snacks, small bites and drinks provided.

Wednesday, July 30 3 - 6pm

Courtesy of Kathy Kimberlin

Understanding Peripheral Vascular Disease Wednesday, July 9, 5 p.m.

What is peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and how does it impact your health? Dr. Rakesh Safaya will cover the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for PVD.

Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty: Facts and Fiction Wednesday, July 23, 5 p.m.

Dr. Erik McDonald will talk about the anterior approach to hip replacement, sharing a short history of the approach, the drawbacks and benefits, and when it’s recommended.

to Get and Keep a Healthy Weight We all have a general knowledge that being overweight is not healthy, but what specific health concerns are impacted by weight? Dr. Collins-Pallett will review why a healthy weight is so important and tips on how to get and maintain it.

Heart Health for South Asians Wednesday, Aug. 27, 5 p.m.

South Asians have a higher risk of heart disease. This talk will cover key risk factors, lifestyle changes, and screenings tailored to the South Asian community.

Meghana Bachu, FNP Family Medicine

Mastering Weight Management: Boosting Metabolism for Lasting Results Endocrinologist, Jean Huang, MD, shares how to increase your metabolic rate, develop effective habits, and sustain long-term weight loss.

Good Nutrition is Key Dr. Sudeepthi Prasad shares insights on the complex factors tied to weight.

FIRST YEAR AT A GLANCE

Southern Alameda County’s ONLY

level II trauma center

2,200+ patients treated since opening July 1, 2024

PATIENT ORIGIN transfers from other hospitals 64

MOST COMMON CAUSES OF INJURIES TREATED

97% of patients come from our Tri-City Area

STAFF EDUCATION & TRAINING

80+ staff classes taught by instructors, physicians, etc.

#3 Falls Motor Vehicle Collisions

*Other includes e-bike, e-skateboard, scooter, motorcycle accidents, etc.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

86+

community events through June

2,800 people trained in Choking First Aid, Stop the Bleed and Fall Prevention

“The number of patients treated in our first year clearly speaks to the need our community has for trauma care.”

Chet

Morrison,

MD, Trauma Program Medical Director

washingtonhealth.com 2000 Mowry Ave., Fremont, CA 94538

Other*

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Stop the Bleed

Choking First Aid

Fall Prevention

Bingocize Matter of Balance

Car Seat Checks

Distracted Driving

Alcohol and Drug Use

Every 15 Minutes

Pedestrian Safety

Drowning & Water Safety

Helmet Safety

washingtonhealth.com/subscribe

Tri-City Voice July 22, 2025

Fremont and Union City resolve trash strike

Marketplace turns five

from Washington Health

Paso Robles Couple Prefers Washington Health for Care

Successful orthopedic procedures for both

Washington Health’s Center for Joint Replacement

News from Washington Health

Pioneer in Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Fixes CPA’ s Torn Rotator Cuff

Paso Robles Woman Travels 3 Hours for Washington Health Surgeon

Three-Hour Drive Worth the Trip

A Good Recovery

OPINION

The things we carry

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Fremont needs funding for public art

Fremont Chamber of Commerce CEO retires

HOME &GARDEN

STAY CHILL WITH SPICY FOOD

Castro Valley Marketplace reaches five years

Republic Services strike causes trash overflow

Affordable senior housing coming to Hayward

FUDENNA BROS., INC.

Broncho Billy rides back into town

●

Broncho Billy Silent Film Festival

Mission San José Museum gets much-needed facelift

● Community helps to restore historic landmark

Union City invites input on BART mural

Local author reads at Banter Bookshop

● STEM storybook takes a field trip to the beach

Free Concerts in the Park kicks off

Castro Valley Arts plays Mary Poppins for summer

July 25th-28th -Southbound I-680 / August 8-11th -Northbound

Mark Your Calendar: Fremont Events You Won’t Want to Miss

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

MORE DAYS, MORE FUN

TRI-CITY STARGAZER

Andrew Kong Knight exhibit concludes

● Celebration of muralist and musician wraps up final week in July

Three Dreams of a Lifetime

Band Corp’s summer programs unite music and community

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

SPONSORED CONTENT

Down

ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT

‘Into the Woods’ takes center stage

Into the Woods

SPORTS

Fremont Rush Soccer club launches inclusive program

Culture meets community at Mariachi Festival

Birth Marriage

LIFE CORNERSTONES Birth Marriage

Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900

EMPLOYMENT

CIVIL

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES

PUBLI C NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLI C NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLI C NOTICES

GOVERNMENT

Clear out clutter and support a great cause