Tri-City Voice July 29, 2025 by Weeklys

Scenes of dog

2025 Niles Dog Show pleases pets and humans. 21

Bell Street Gardens welcomes residents

● New affordable housing complex in Fremont is fully leased

By Stephanie Uchida

According to Dan Sawislak, executive director of Resources for Community Development (RCD), the former Islander Motel with its 1970s architecture looked like “something that would be in a ghost movie.” Now with a new identity as Bell Street Gardens—one of five affordable housing projects in Fremont with a 2025 opening date—the place is full of life.

The former motel first joined Project Roomkey during Covid, helping 159 residents find interim housing. The Bell Street Gardens project to renovate the motel and construct a new building broke ground in October 2023 with RCD as the developer.

The City of Fremont gave a total of $13 million toward the project, 10 million from the city’s affordable housing fund (which comes out of fees from market rate housing). According to a 2022 document from the County of Alameda, the entire project came out to over 100 million.

Communities observe National Night Out

● Block parties are the ‘favorite night of the year’ for local police

By Connie Cheung

Larceny. Homicide investigations. Hit-and-runs.

A glance at local police blotters reveals a concerning stream of crimes and accidents. Understandably, most residents wish to maintain a safe distance from law enforcement: People are trained to get out of the way

during emergencies, K-9 dogs have “DO NOT PET” warnings emblazoned on their vests and every driver knows the sinking feeling when sirens flash in the rearview mirror.

But on Aug. 5, Bay Area residents will have a chance to mingle with their local police and fire departments in a more relaxed setting. Hundreds of parties are planned in cities like

Fremont, Union City and Hayward for “National Night Out,” a community-building effort across America that is now in its 42nd year.

“This is one of our favorite events every year,” said Officer Jessica Banuelos, who joined the Hayward Police Department six years ago. “You’re not necessarily responding to someone’s worst day ever.”

In fact, for some the parties are one of the best days ever. Last year, Journey Church

From garden to table

Include guests in the harvesting experience. 6

Kristin Stokes performs in San Jose. 12

Artist assembles Sean Gil demonstrates found object art. 22

Try something new Union City’s TRYathlon welcomes all. 22

Hayward highlights Summer brings new businesses and downtown events. 27 StarStruck to Broadway

BLUE NOT BLUE For the police, National Night Out is a chance to connect with the community in a positive environment, and not when people are in crisis.

Courtesy of Hayward Police Department

News from Washington Health

Back-to-School Series: Backpack Safety

Local Orthopedic Specialist Offers Advice

This is the first in a three-part back-toschool series

For most local students, the new school year is fast approaching. Most back-toschool shopping lists include brightly colored backpacks to transport books and supplies to school and back home again. Backpacks are a practical way for kids to carry things around, but if those packs are not fitted and worn properly, or if the backpacks are carrying too much weight, they might cause injuries to muscles and joints.

As an example, Medical Director of Washington Health Sports Medicine Russell Nord, MD, notes, “As the experts in bone and joint health and injury prevention, members of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) remind us that heavy backpacks can be a source of back, neck, and shoulder-related pain in adolescents and adults. In fact, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2018, emergency departments, doctors’ offices and clinics treated 50,635 people for backpack-related injuries. Those were just the ones who had problems severe enough to require medical care.”

A board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Nord also is the father of four school-age children.

A Correct Fit

“As a father, backpack safety is a matter of concern for me,” he says. “I do appreciate the temptation for parents to buy bigger backpacks that their kids

can ‘grow into,’ but the National Safety Council recommends that a backpack should not be wider than the child’s back. Also, the backpack should not extend more than four inches below the waist.”

While it might seem faster and easier for parents to shop alone for children’s backpacks, it is worth the extra effort to take children with you to ensure a proper fit. Dr. Nord observes that it also is important to use backpacks that have well-padded, adjustable shoulder straps and a waist strap.

“The waist strap helps make sure the pack’s load is supported by the pelvis and not just the shoulders, similar to how hikers use waist straps on their hiking backpacks,” he explains. “A chest strap also can be useful to help keep the backpack snug against the back, therefore reducing the torque to which the back is exposed.

“It is best if the child uses both shoulder straps, rather than slinging the backpack over one shoulder. Using two shoulder straps distributes the weight more evenly. When you are deciding on which backpacks are right for your children or teens, it’s good to make sure that they can adjust all the straps on their own without struggling. Specifically, small hands may have trouble opening and closing the clip for a particular waist or chest strap design, thus making it less useful.”

The Correct Weight

Choosing the proper-size backpack is only part of the safety equation. The other primary consideration is the

The wrong backpack can lead to discomfort and possible injury.

weight of the backpack once it contains the student’s books and other supplies.

“The American Chiropractic Association recommends that a backpack should carry only 10% of the child’s body weight, but other experts allow up to 20%,” says Dr. Nord. “That means, for example, a limit of 5-10 pounds for a 50-pound first-grader.” Because your child is likely to put more things into a large backpack, bigger is not necessarily better.

In addition to causing pain, an ill-fitting or overly heavy backpack also can contribute to poor posture.

According to Dr. Nord, “It’s important to note that the wrong backpack or the weight of backpacks can, and do, contribute to posture problems and musculoskeletal pain in the back, neck and shoulders. In addition, numbness in the arms or legs could indicate nerve damage. I urge parents to take those complaints seriously and seek medical attention for their child right away.”

“It’s important to note that the wrong backpack or the weight of backpacks can, and do, contribute to posture problems and musculoskeletal pain in the back, neck and shoulders.”

Russell Nord, MD

What About Wheels?

One question some parents are asking is whether they should have their children use backpacks with wheels. “Check your child’s school policy,” he cautions. “Because most backpacks on wheels cannot be hung on a hook or placed on a shelf, they could clutter up the floors in classrooms and hallways, presenting a tripping hazard, which is why some schools do not allow rolling backpacks.” Regardless of the specific design chosen, the principles discussed above will help your child remain safe and comfortable when using a backpack.

If you need help finding a physician, such as a pediatric or orthopedic specialist, the Washington Health Medical Group website may be useful: myWTMF.com. Find information on the Washington Sports Medicine Program at WashingtonHealth.com/sports or scan the below QR code.

Are South Asians at Higher Risk of Heart Disease?

Expert to Present on Maintaining a Healthy Heart

Ongoing research shows people from South Asia are more prone to developing diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity at younger ages, compared to other ethnic groups. Asian Indians in the U.S. had the highest mortality rate for coronary artery disease between 2003 and 2017, and this is the only group for which the rate is increasing. These high-risk factors are attributed to a combination of genetic factors and lifestyle choices. Washington Health is addressing this important topic with a free community seminar on heart health strategies and tips targeted for people of South Asian descent.

“It is critical, especially within our community of South Asians, to be educated on keeping your heart healthy because the mortality rate for this group is not only growing, but people are experiencing a cardiac event at younger ages, said Washington Health Family Nurse Practitioner Meghana “Maggi” Bachu, FNP, APRN, DNP. “Within my family and group of friends, we all know at least one individual in our lives who has experienced a heart

attack or other cardiac condition. In addition to witnessing it in my daily work life, the higher proportion of Asian Indians with heart disease has a significant impact on a personal level within our community.”

Meghana will present a free community seminar called “Heart Health for South Asians,” at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27. This online Health & Wellness seminar can be accessed at Facebook.com/ WashingtonHealth1 or YouTube.com/ @Washington_Health at that time, or afterward at your convenience.

Meghana has impressive credentials including a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner. She provides comprehensive care for patients with a holistic approach and is passionate about educating people on heart health and preventive health care. She joined Washington Health in January. “I didn’t want to be part of a huge health system where my patients and I were just numbers,” she continued. “I came to practice at Washington Health because it has that community touch, which I

see throughout the organization.” In addition to her rich experience with cardiac patients, she is a bilingual practitioner who speaks Telugu in addition to English.

Risk Factors, Research and Causes

Facts show South Asians may develop heart disease 10 years earlier than other ethnic groups and have a higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. South Asians are more likely to develop severe coronary artery disease at a younger age, potentially leading to diabetes, stroke and heart attacks.

Much research has been done on why the South Asian population is at higher risk for heart disease and more is proposed. The South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act is still under consideration. This bill authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award supplemental grants to states for heart disease-related research and awareness among communities disproportionately affected by heart disease, including the South Asian population in the U.S.

“People of South Asian descent have a higher tendency to carry weight in their abdominal area, which is linked

“It is critical, especially within our community of South Asians, to be educated on keeping your heart healthy because the mortality rate for this group is not only growing, but people are experiencing a cardiac event at younger ages.”

Meghana Bachu, FNP

to higher cholesterol levels, and in turn, heart disease,” said Meghana. Fat deposited deep in the abdominal cavity is called visceral fat, which can disrupt organ function and is linked to higher levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) and lower levels of HDL (good cholesterol) in the bloodstream. Research shows centuries of famine in India may play a role here. Populations adapted to survive famines by storing fat more efficiently. While beneficial in times of scarcity, this trait can lead to obesity and related health issues in environments with plentiful food.

Meghana will discuss heart health strategies during the seminar, specifically nutrition, staying active, sleep, and mental health. She will also provide links to online resources that further promote heart health. While the information is targeted to the South Asian community, the tips and suggestions are important for all adults.

For more information on Meghana Bachu, FNP, or Family Medicine at Washington Health, go to mywtmf.com or scan the QR code below.

To read more about Washington Health’s cardiac services, visit whhs.com/heart.

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Behind the article

By Stephanie Uchida

Over the years, I’ve written in many contexts. As a seven-year-old I received a notebook in my Easter basket, and that was my first journal. Subsequent notebooks were used for stories. I’ve typed school essays and hand written essays in blue books for exams. More recently, I’ve penned stories and poems to enter in the Fremont Cultural Arts Coun-

cil’s Flash Fiction contest. Now, I mostly write articles. Ironically, I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite form of writing or the one I’m most skilled in. However, I’ve grown to appreciate the technique required

for writing quality news articles. Some of that is how an article takes shape on the page: catching the reader’s attention and guiding them through the twists and turns of the subject. But what I value most is the work that happens before any words are typed. As with any art form, as your expertise grows, you start seeing not just the surface level of the finished product to layer upon layer of technique, appreciating the

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work as if you’re seeing into another dimension.

There are many ways you learn about a story: through a source or social media post, or just seeing something odd in your everyday routine and deciding to look deeper. Sometimes you go down the rabbit hole and return to the surface with a whole other story you didn’t know was lurking behind the original topic.

Then there is the physical side where you actually go places and experience your stories in person. I took on a treacherous climb at Dumbarton Campground to get a photo of the filled-in Dumbarton Quarry. For a grad school project, I got up at 6am to watch a ramen chef snap pork backbones for his broth.

My favorite part about writing articles is talking to people about their passions. How often do we get the chance in our busy lives to sit down and have in-depth conversations with people across professions and experiences? It’s amazing to me that this is actually part of my job that I’m getting paid for.

My secret to writing articles is that you don’t have to be that good of a writer if you’re a good interviewer. And you don’t have to be that good of an interviewer if you find interesting sources and let them talk.

You’ve done a good job writing an article when people tell you their favorite parts are all in the quotes. It may not be your words, but it is your work. Someone’s story is out in the world because of you. That’s the best feeling.

Political censoring of local government

To the Editor,

The Tri-City Voice of the May 20-26 edition reports a political party’s attempted censuring action against Mayor Raj Salwan for his leadership in directing Fremont toward a more effective ordinance on camping on public property.

As a resident of our area for nine decades, I believe this negative intrusion by a political party is uncalled for and a blatant attempt to divide our community for personal political gain.

Mayor Salwan and the Fremont council are managing a

difficult issue with understanding, compassion and effective results. In discussion with my neighbors, I have found staunch support for our Mayor’s understanding, command and effective communication of the pertinent issues and necessary actions.

As to the initiators of this action, I suggest they save their divisive tactics for their next attempted run at political offices, with undoubtedly the same voter reaction as in their past.

Harry Avila Fremont

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What’s Happening’s Tri-City Voice is a “newspaper of general circulation”

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., Ste. B, Fremont, CA 94538.

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THE SHOT The hill was steep, but it provided the perfect view of the filled-in Dumbarton Quarry that can’t be seen from the grounds of the new campground.

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America looks back on Voting Rights Act 60 years later

● SAVE Act creates new dialog around voting accessibility

Submitted by Sharon Turney

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965—one of the most significant pieces of civil rights legislation in American history. Passed during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, the VRA was designed to protect the fundamental right to vote by prohibiting racial discrimination in voting practices.

As the nation reflects on six decades of progress and ongoing challenges in ensuring equal access to the ballot box, a new piece of legislation—the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act—is igniting fierce debate over voting rights and access in the United States.

A legacy of access: the Voting Rights Act at 60

Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 6, 1965, the Voting Rights Act aimed to eliminate barriers such as literacy tests, poll taxes and other mechanisms historically used to suppress the Black vote and disenfranchise minority communities—especially in the American South.

Over the years, the VRA has been amended several times to expand protections, including provisions for bilingual ballots and federal oversight in jurisdictions with histories of discrimination. However, the Supreme Court’s 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder significantly weakened the Act by removing the requirement for certain states to obtain federal preclearance before changing voting laws—a move many civil rights advocates say opened the door to new forms of voter suppression.

As we reach this milestone, celebrations honoring the courage and activism that led to the VRA’s passage are shadowed by legislative developments that critics argue could reverse many of its core achievements.

The SAVE Act: safeguard or suppression?

Introduced in 2024 by House Republicans, the SAVE Act proposes to require proof of U.S. citizenship—such as a passport or birth certificate—when registering to vote in federal elections. Supporters argue the bill is necessary to prevent noncitizens from voting, pointing to the importance of maintaining election integrity.

“Voting is a sacred right of citizenship,” said one of the bill’s sponsors.

“This legislation ensures that only eligible Americans have a say in our democracy.”

However, the law’s opponents see it differently. Civil rights groups, election officials and Democrats argue that the SAVE Act addresses a virtually nonexistent problem while potentially disenfranchising millions of eligible voters— especially those who lack easy access to documentation, such as older voters, people of color, naturalized citizens, students and rural residents.

“Noncitizen voting in federal elections is already illegal and exceedingly rare,” said a spokesperson for the Brennan Center for Justice. “The SAVE Act is a solution in search of a problem—and it risks suppressing the vote of many marginalized Americans.”

Conflicting visions of democracy

The controversy surrounding the SAVE Act reflects a broader ideological divide over the future of voting in America. One side prioritizes strict eligibility enforcement, often in response to concerns about election fraud. The other emphasizes expanding access, especially for historically marginalized communities.

As the Voting Rights Act reaches its 60th anniversary, the tension between these visions is more apparent than ever.

“This isn’t just a policy disagreement—it’s a battle over the soul of American democracy,” said Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL), who has championed voting rights legislation including the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

Over the years, the VRA has been amended to expand protections

The road ahead

The SAVE Act passed the House in a narrow vote but faces a less certain future in the Senate. Meanwhile, advocacy groups continue to push for federal protections to restore and expand the VRA’s original provisions. With lawsuits already brewing and voter access remaining a pivotal issue in the 2026 midterms, the legacy of the Voting Rights Act continues to evolve.

As the nation looks back on 60 years of progress, the question remains: Will America honor that legacy by protecting the right to vote—or erode it in the name of security?

HOME &GARDEN

BRING THE GARDEN TO THE GATHERING

Fresh flavors can be part of the hosting experience

By Melinda Myers

Make every dining experience fun and flavorful by including garden fresh herbs, vegetables and flowers in your meals. Allowing guests to harvest and season their drinks, entrees and sides from the garden or a container creates an interactive experience they’re sure to remember.

Start your gathering with a review of the menu and a tour of the gardens. Provide guests with a harvest basket and snips so they can collect all their favorite ingredients. Or gather an assortment of herbs and vegetables in advance and display them in containers for your family and guests to make their own selections. Include a few herbs and vegetables that can be blended, muddled or added to yours and your guests’ favorite beverage. Use the hollow stems of lovage as a straw for tomato juice or Bloody Mary. You’ll enjoy the celery flavor this edible straw provides. Provide mint, basil or rosemary leaves to flavor iced tea and lemonade.

Just set the herbs near the beverage table for easy access, provide needed utensils and herbal cocktail recipes. Bring the garden to the party by placing a few containers of herbs, edible flowers and vegetables on your balcony, patio, deck or near the grill. Use small herb containers as edible centerpieces and add a pair of garden scissors or snips. Label the plants, offer seasoning suggestions and allow your family and guests to season the meal to their taste when it arrives.

Remind guests to adjust the quantity of herbs used to allow for the difference in flavor intensity of fresh versus dried herbs. In general, you’ll need two to three times more fresh than dried herbs. Add a bit of color and unique flavor to the meal with edible flowers. Pick the

flowers early in the day when they’re at their peak and taste best. Wash them by dipping the flower in a bowl of water and gently shaking. Remove the bitter-tasting base of the petal and the reproductive parts from larger flowers before preparing.

Make sure the flowers you select are edible and free of pesticides. Let your guests know they can eat the flowers, or you’ll end up with a pile of petals on the side of every plate. Try nasturtium and daylily blossoms stuffed with cream cheese; calendula, pansy and borage petals sprinkled on salad; chive flowers for baked potatoes; and mint leaves on top of a slice of chocolate cake.

Harvest your garden and containers regularly to keep plants looking good and producing. Cut the outer leaves of leaf lettuce when they’e four to six inches tall to keep the plant growing new leaves. Pick peppers and tomatoes when fully ripe, so the plant continues flowering and forming new fruit. Remove faded flowers as needed to keep flowering plants covered with blooms.

Dress up your table with a bouquet of your favorite garden flowers. Pick a few extras to send home with your guests and they’ll surely remember your special gathering filled with homegrown flavor and beauty.

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

COLOR POP Edible nasturtium blossoms brighten up a salad.

PETAL POWER A nasturtium adds flair to a Bloody Mary as an unconventional garnish.

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National Night Out brings the community and law enforcement together

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East Bay gave out hundreds of backpacks and back-to-school supplies at their National Night Out celebration in Hayward. There were also raffles, free food and fun activities. “This year, we’re probably going to do close to 400 backpacks,” said pastor Juan Maldonado, who also mentioned free haircuts onsite for children who want a fresh look for the new school year.

In Fremont, more than 100 block parties have already registered for National Night Out, according to a spokesperson from the city’s police department. Those who don’t have neighborhood events are welcome to attend the Fremont Main Library’s block party, which is open to the public.

Hayward’s celebration this year will start with a caravan and end with free root beer floats at the police department’s new substation at Southland Mall, said Officer Banuelos, who added that the city has participated in these annual festivities for at least 20 years and “the vibe has always been to bring people together.”

Shifting times mean changing rela-

tionships between voters and police.

In the recent election cycle, many Bay Area officials emphasized improving public safety. This year, Fremont Police Department’s operating budget increased 4% to $123.5M, while Hayward’s increased 4.5% to roughly $98M.

This is a far cry from 2020, when advocates to “defund the police” successfully lobbied for a nearly 5% cut to the Hayward police budget.

Crime rates have also gone down. In their latest annual report, Fremont PD reported decreased occurrences across major tracked categories including “Crimes Against Persons, Crimes Against Property, and Crimes Against Society.”

Union City also experienced a decline in serious crimes against property and persons between 2023 to 2024.

National Night Out can “send a message to criminals that our neighborhoods are united and standing strong,” according to Union City’s event website. The city’s police department noted that last year’s celebrations attracted over 5,000 attendees.

Community involvement strengthens relationships between police officers and the people they serve, Officer Banuelos explained, “It makes us more connected.”

Pastor Maldonado concurs. “A lot of what happens at these kinds of events: the neighbors come out to volunteer, helping unload things…trying to have some positive impact on our community,” he said. “We definitely go big for National Night Out.”

National Night Out

Tuesday, August 5

Union City

Union Landing Shopping Center; 4pm

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Hayward

Caravan start: Southland Mall, JC Penney Parking Lot; 5pm

Caravan end: Hayward Police Department South Resource Center, 28695 Ruus Rd., Hayward

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Fremont

Fremont Main Library; 6pm

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NEW OUTLOOK At National Night Out, Journey Church offers haircuts for students looking for a new back-to-school look.

Courtesy of Journey Church

BEEP BEEP Hayward’s National Night Out will start with a caravan departing from Southland Mall.

Courtesy of Hayward Police Department

Program launches e-bike rebates

● Ava Community Energy aims to help region cut down on transportationrelated emissions

By Panashe Matemba-Mutasa

Residents across Alameda County are now eligible for substantial rebates on electric bicycles thanks to a new initiative from Ava Community Energy, a nonprofit public power provider. The Ava Bike Electric Program, launched this month, offers rebates ranging from $400 to $1,500 toward the purchase of a new e-bike, with additional funds available for safety equipment.

The goal, according to Ava Community Energy, is to make e-bike ownership more accessible to everyday residents while helping the region cut down on transportation-related emissions. The program is open to adults 18 and older living in Ava’s service areas, which include every city in Alameda County.

The launch of the program is timely, as e-bike use grows in popularity and affordability remains a key barrier. In Alameda County, over 54% of carbon emissions come from transportation, and a large percentage of trips are under three miles—distances ideal for e-biking, according to Ava’s internal analysis.

Standard rebates start at $400 for all eligible applicants. Income-qualified residents (those enrolled in programs like CARE, FERA or Alameda’s Energy Assistance Program) can receive up to $1,500 depending on bike type. Participants also receive a $250 safety rebate for essentials like helmets, locks and lights.

Ava will hold monthly random drawings for rebates through September 2026, selecting approximately 600 recipients each month. Those chosen will receive a unique voucher code to use at participating local bike shops within 60 days.

According to Ava, the program will support over 9,000 e-bike purchases across Alameda and San Joaquin counties. Participating shops include Blue Heron Bikes and Sports Basement in Berkeley, Laurel Cyclery and Rhythm Bikes in Oakland and several others throughout the Tri-Valley region.

Applications are now open at avaenergy.org/bike-electric.

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Affordable housing opens in Fremont

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Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan spoke at the opening. “When I was growing up here in the city of Fremont…I remember passing by the old Islander Motel. It was a place that many people avoided. It was known for frequent calls for police service, had ongoing problems and was a source of nuisance and blight.”

Gustavo Velasquez, director of California Department of Housing and Community Development, talked about the roadblocks to getting new housing built in a state where projects can be shot down or remain stuck in red-tape limbo. “We’re fortunate to have ‘yes-sayers’ in this city. There’s so many places throughout the state of California where there are a lot of naysayers. But we do act to ensure that the state has laws in place

that sometimes help, sometimes force localities to do the right thing by approving housing faster.”

Apart from one unit left vacant for viewing, the complex is fully leased. Getting into an affordable complex isn’t easy: RCD’s website details which buildings have open applications, and after applying approved residents join a waitlist.

Bell Street Gardens has designated parking, a gym, courtyards, communal laundry facilities, mailboxes and outdoor spaces. Of the 126 units (not counting two manager’s units), only 24 are two-bedroom (at 845 square feet) and 12 are three-bedroom. So there are fewer options for larger families.

Devoid of carpeting and for the day lacking the usual bustle of residents coming and going, the hallways felt a bit

sterile, although prints of iconic East Bay scenes livened up the atmosphere. The first floor unit open for viewing also lacked carpeting, but did have a robust kitchen area with a good amount of cabinet and counter space in addition to a refrigerator, oven and stove.

There is a feeling that ideally, Bell Street will act as a more stable form of transitional housing (17 units are designated for formerly homeless residents), with the expectation of more frequent deep cleaning of units between residents than for typical apartments.

A possible issue is the lack of a crosswalk for the six-lane Mowry Avenue, between the complex and the Hub shopping center. Currently, residents need to walk one block up to cross safely at Fremont Boulevard.

For Fremont, next up for affordable housing are the Osgood North and Osgood South complexes and Serra Apartments. (Fremont Family Apartments opened in May.)

Fittingly, the night before the Bell Street Gardens opening, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors were deciding how to use $810 million from Measure W funding, opting to use 80% to address homelessness.

Velasquez noted, “I always say when I travel throughout the state, [once affordable housing is] done, it just changes the nature of the community. For all the people who are saying ‘No! No low income housing in my community!’ these projects are catalytic to restore, to improve the community. Not the other way around.”

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Kristin Stokes performs with Broadway San Jose

● Theater kid journeys from StarStruck to big stage

By David R. Newman

Exciting news for local theatre fans— Kristin Stokes, daughter of Lori Stokes (StarStruck Theatre), will be performing in the upcoming San Jose Broadway production of MJ the Musical

The show, which debuted on Broadway in 2021, tells the story of Michael Jackson as he prepares for the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Kristin will be playing the part of Rachel, an MTV documentary filmmaker who interviews Jackson throughout the musical, leading to memories of major incidents in Jackson’s life that are played out on stage.

Kristin, who lives in Brooklyn, New York, auditioned for the part in midMarch, but didn’t expect to be chosen.

“Auditioning and auditioning…that’s the gig,” she laughs. Callbacks came a

month later, and two weeks after that she was given a one-year contract, a typical actor arrangement. “I was over the moon to get cast in this show! It was so unexpected…and awesome!”

Kristin is part of a small group of actors who will join the touring company, now in its third year. “We had two weeks to learn everything,” she explains. “Then they slowly started to integrate us into the show. I mean, there’s a lot going on backstage, so they need to make sure we’re in the right spot at the right time so we don’t get run over by a dancer or a set piece.”

Rehearsals continue for Kristin’s cohort while the company performs in Portland and Eugene, Oregon, all leading up to the “put in,” an official theatre term for full dress rehearsal, where new cast members perform their scenes in

full makeup and costume alongside the existing company. Opening night for Kristin will be in San Jose on July 29.

Many remember Kristin from her role of Annabeth Chase in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, which ran off-Broadway in 2014 and on Broadway in 2019, followed by a national tour which, incidentally, stopped by San Jose that same year. Says Kristin, “In MJ I get to play this strong, independent woman who gets the job done and has no love interests, so it’s a leading lady role very similar to the one I played in Lightning Thief.”

Of course, there are always challenges. While Kristin is proud of her work originating the role of Annabeth, performing with a small cast of six to seven was exhausting. And while MJ boasts an enormous cast, providing plenty of emotional support, the challenge now lies in figuring out how she fits in. “How do I step into a role and honor someone else’s creation while adding the nuance to make it mine?”

Lucky for Kristin she can seek theater wisdom from her mom, Lori, who this year is celebrating 30 years running StarStruck Theatre, the local youth performing arts nonprofit whose high-quality productions regularly grace the stage at Ohlone College.

“It was definitely a special moment when my mom came to New York to see me in my Broadway debut, with my photo up on the marquee and everything,” smiles Kristin. “I mean, it’s all because of her. My first audition was with her, and I spent all those years at StarStruck. It’s so meaningful when she sees a show I’m in because she knows how much work goes into it.”

Now when she performs, Kristin always thinks of her mom. And her sister, Courtney (also with StarStruck). And her grandmother. Let’s just say when she’s on stage, she’s stoked.

MJ The Musical

Broadway San Jose

Tuesday, Jul 29 - Sunday, Aug 3

Center for the Performing Arts

255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose (669) 242-8555

broadwaysanjose.com

THEATER FAMILY Lori Stokes, Kristin’s mother, visits her in NYC.

Courtesy of Kristin Stokes

Fremont readies for 2025 edition of arts festival

● Festival of the Arts comes to downtown Aug. 2 and 3

By David R. Newman

The 41st Fremont Festival of the Arts will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3 from 10am to 6pm in downtown Fremont. This free annual event is one of the biggest Bay Area parties of the summer, often attracting thousands of people eager to taste delicious street eats, shop for unique gifts and enjoy local entertainment.

Organized by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, the festival takes place on Paseo Padre Parkway, Walnut Avenue and Liberty Street. Continuous music will play on two stages, with a variety of street performers added to the mix. Children will be especially delighted with their very own area, Kid City, filled with rides, games and kid-friendly performances.

Artist booths will feature a variety of handmade wares, from paintings and drawings, to jewelry and clothing, to household decorations and furnishings. A business marketplace will highlight local services, offering special deals and promos to festival attendees…plus a few fun prizes and giveaways.

And of course there’s the food. With ingredients and condiments ranging

from unique rubs, spice blends and marinades, to designer oils and vinegars, to flavorful chutneys and relishes, attendees won’t know what to try first. They’ll also be tempted by handmade jerkies, varietal honeys, seasoned and candied nuts and, of course, a wide variety of delectable desserts.

Plus food trucks courtesy of Food Truck Mafia, serving everything from tacos and pizza, to BBQ ribs, to lobster rolls. And don’t forget dessert— donuts, cotton candy, ice cream, oh my! Hungry festival goers can wash everything down with some beer or wine, or maybe some lemonade, all provided by local tap rooms, wineries and restaurants.

Over 1,000 volunteers are needed to help run the festival, which began at the Fremont Hub in 1983. All proceeds benefit local nonprofits. An impressive $11,000,000 has been raised by the festival to date. And of course the event could not happen without the generosity of local sponsors, including the City of Fremont, NBC Bay Area and BART.

ART WALK At the festival, people can walk through community booths and arts vendors, listening to live music and sampling festival food.

Courtesy of fremontfestival.net

StarStruck’s remarkable journey continues ‘Into the Woods’

● Teen production takes on Sondheim classic

By Julie Grabowski

Once upon a time, in the hills of Fremont, a company of young performers began telling stories to their community. These were stories of joy and sorrow, struggle and triumph, and the troupe told them with great talent, boundless energy and much good humor. With each passing year they gained new players and tales, and grew in skill and brotherhood.

When the calendar found the troupe at their 30th year, they were faced with a legendary giant called Sondheim. Never ones to back down from a challenge, there was only one thing to do: go Into the Woods

Stephen Sondheim’s fairy tale mashup Into the Woods is a musical whirlwind of wish-filled characters on an interwoven journey to get their heart’s desire. Cinderella just wants to go to the king’s festival. The baker and his wife long for a child. Jack wishes to keep his bovine friend.

Determined to run down their dreams and reverse their fortunes, the characters are compelled into the forest where they cross paths with other familiar storybook favorites, and are met with questions, doubts, triumphs and setbacks, and a giant or two. But getting what you want is never where the story ends, and one should be mindful: “Are you certain what you wish is what you want?” cautions Cinderella’s mother.

With its rich history, it is no surprise that StarStruck Theatre is equal to the journey. Director Lori Stokes has assembled a capable and entertaining cast, whose young voices are up to the challenge of Sondheim and repeatedly impress. A live adult orchestra, led by Nancy Godfrey, is an integral part of production, setting the tone and uplifting the voices of the performers.

Narrator Kevin Flanagan is a confident and friendly guide through the lively tale and its diverse collection of characters and woes. Lilia ten Bosch (Cinderella), Jaden Maspait-

ella (Jack), Russell Lym (Baker), and Sydney Freeman (Baker’s Wife) are a strong core, and shine individually as well as together. Ten Bosch’s “On the Steps of the Palace” is notable, as well as her physicality and overall strength of presence throughout. “Giants in the Sky” showcases the openness and enthusiasm of Maspaitella’s Jack, who is completely sweet and endearing, while Lym’s earnest Baker is at his most moving in “No More.”

Ishaan Wankhade’s Wolf is enticingly sleek and devious, and makes “Hello Little Girl” a winning woodland stroll. Reappearing as the insincere but charming Cinderella’s Prince, Wankhade teams up with Ben Chen (Rapunzel’s Prince) as bounding brothers who lighten each scene they leap into (or out of) with playful spirit. Their vocal misery duel “Agony” is one of the show’s most enjoyable highlights.

A Witch is not as straightforward as you may think, and Venice Barbiran excels at both the fierce and motherly sides of her character, shown in the moving “Stay With Me” and the com-

manding “Last Midnight.” Taia Kao’s Little Red Riding Hood is also a complex cookie, at times amusing, childish, wry and earnest, making a memorable mark.

Alongside ten Bosch and Barbiran, Jing Yee-Bowen (Rapunzel) and Maya Cavestany (Harp) must also be mentioned as part of the impressive female vocal charge.

There are many enjoyable numbers throughout the evening, but Stokes keeps it simple in several of them, letting the vocals do most of the work without much choreography or creative engagement, which at times feels like something is missing. The group numbers come off the strongest; “Your Fault” arguably the best in the bunch.

Scenic designer Stephen C. Wathen’s woods are pleasant rather than perilous; the thin trees and leafy canopies, rocky landscape and Rapunzel’s stone tower a well-crafted setting befitting a fairy tale.

Playing through August 3 at the Smith Center at Ohlone College, Into the Woods is at turns funny, moving, sil-

ly and sad, (not to mention lengthy) but the journey is relatable and skillfully handled with heart and humor. Wishes may bring problems, but they also bring theatrical delight.

Into the Woods

July 25 - Aug 3

Fri and Sat: 7:30pm Sun: 2:30pm

Smith Center at Ohlone College

43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont

510.659.1319

starstrucktheatre.org

Tickets: $25 - $35

Parking: $4

ADVENTURE TIME Jaden Maspaitella as Jack arrives back from the sky with a tale to tell Taia Kao as Little Red Riding Hood.

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All Signs: This is a playful week with some challenges. On Monday and Tuesday, dicey energy might make you doubt yourself. On Thursday, power struggles might take place. Saturday is a fabulous day to socialize; and Sunday is an excellent day to tackle your To Do list. Fear not! This is a week we can all handle. Take things day by day. On Wednesday, fair Venus enters Cancer, which will make us want to pamper ourselves at home. Comforting choices like relaxing in a candlelit bath, enjoying nutritious food, cuddling and sleeping in.

Aries the Ram (March 21-April 20):

This is a great time for vacations, socializing, romance and sports because you have a strong need to get out and enjoy yourself! You feel more playful! This is a particularly enriching time for artists because you’re in touch with your creative energy. However, your ruler fiery Mars wants you to work hard and get things done. The combination of these two contradictory influences is: Work hard/Party hard! When Venus moves into Cancer on Wednesday, you’ll start to wish for quiet hours at home.

Taurus the Bull (April 21-May 20):

It’s all about home and family this week. Family discussions and home repairs are likely. Tread carefully on Monday and Tuesday because discussions could be touchy. If you’re offended by someone’s remarks, try not to take it personally. You also have energy to play this week! Sports, athletics and competitions will appeal. Your physical passion is aroused, and romantic moments will be memorable. Midweek, Venus slips into Cancer, making your everyday activities more pleasant and agreeable. Dealings with others will be easier; and you’ll appreciate the beauty of your everyday surroundings.

Gemini the Twins (May 21-June 20): Your ruler Mercury is sitting in its “home” in your chart, which is activating your desire to talk to everyone. This is why you’ll gravitate to group discussions. Acknowledge this and make an effort to meet new people and travel. (This is not the time to settle down and relax.) Meanwhile there’s lots of activity where you live, which might trigger domestic strife. As the wordsmith of the zodiac, use

your skills to keep the peace. Midweek, Venus enters your Money House, which favours financial negotiations.

Cancer the Crab (June 21-July 21):

On Wednesday, fair Venus will enter your sign, enhancing your ability to relate to everyone! You want good times with friends! Your ability to charm everyone will help you make peace even with your enemies. Venus will also attract people to you. Be aware that you might be coming on too heavy when talking to others because fiery Mars is in your House of Communications. Don’t try to convince someone about anything.

Leo the Lion (July 22-August 22):

This is a strong time for you because the Sun is in your sign, which happens only once a year, boosting your confidence and energy. Consider yourself lucky! Mercury is also in your sign; and I would be remiss if I didn’t remind you that Mercury is retrograde in Leo. This is why you’re making silly mistakes and forgetting things. However, you can use Mercury retrograde to easily wrap up old business. Meanwhile, with Mars in your Money House, you’re hemorrhaging money. Some of you are also thrilled with a secret love affair.

Virgo the Virgin (August 23-September 22):

This week your chart has some contradictions. For example, one influence makes you want to hide. You’ll prefer taking a backseat and watching the action. However, with fiery Mars in your sign, you want to be out there flying your colors! You’re forward thinking, bold and competitive. Your physical energy level is high! Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Venus enters your House of Friendships, which encourages you to seek out group activities. In fact, you feel very affectionate with others, which is why a friendship might turn flirtatious. Juggle these different influences.

Libra the Scales (September 23-October 22):

You’re a social sign (perhaps the most sociable sign in the zodiac). This is why you’ll be glad to know that this week, you’re popular! People want to see you, especially younger people. This is because fair Venus has just moved to the top of your chart, and this influence makes you look attractive in the eyes of everyone. Expect to be asked for your advice about artistic matters like design, layout work, office redecorating or public relations – anything that requires judgment about making something look more attractive.

Scorpio the Scorpion (October 23-November 21):

This week the Sun is still at the top of your chart, casting you in a flattering spotlight, which makes you look good to everyone. Obviously, you can use this to your advantage. However, Mercury is retrograde; so, this is not the time

to initiate new projects. But you might repeat a request, or get support to finish a project. Competition in sports will appeal. One lovely blessing begins on Wednesday when Venus changes signs, bringing you chances to travel for pleasure in the next few weeks.

Sagittarius the Archer (November 22-December 21):

This is a good week for you because, coincidentally, the Sun is travelling through the part of your chart that is your “home.” This means it will bring you opportunities to do all the things you love best! This is a wonderful time to explore avenues in publishing, the media, the law or medicine. Because Mercury is retrograde, your best bet is to wrap up business in these areas rather than beginning something fresh. Starting midweek, financial and practical help from others might come your way. Meanwhile, romance is affectionate and memorable.

Capricorn the Goat (December 22-January 19):

Many of you are on a self-improvement kick, which is a good thing. In fact, because Mercury is retrograde, it will help you finish your goals. Right now, Mars urges you to travel as well as explore publishing, legal, medical and educational matters. And Mercury retrograde will help you finish old business in these same areas. Midweek, Venus moves opposite your sign, which beautifully improves your relationships with everyone for the next three weeks. The undercurrent is your desire to stabilize your home situation because you value stability, security and well-planned endings.

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

Get more sleep. This is the time of year when you have less energy from the Sun because it’s opposite your sign. (However, this does give you more objectivity to see your role in your closest relationships. And with Mercury retrograde opposite your sign, in retrospect, you might see your role in how some partnerships unfolded.) Happily, this week, fair Venus will help you to improve your health and your work-related relationships. It’s a good time to discuss agreements, as well as ask for a raise.

Pisces the Fish (February 19-March 20):

This week is a mixed blessing. The Sun will energize and inspire you to work hard. You want to be efficient, effective and productive. However, Mercury retrograde will trip you up with delays, equipment breakdowns, confused communications and silly errors. However, despite your ambition to work, and your frustration about dealing with some friends, a lovely astrological influence is also blessing you this week! From Wednesday onwards, look for fun, entertainment and good times! Relations with children will be playful and rewarding. Creative activities are also favored. Romance swoons dizzily along.

SPORTS

All-girls basketball camp to be hosted at Newark’s Silliman Center

● Golden State Sports Academy hosts their first Tri-City all-girls camp

By staff

The Golden State Sports Academy (GSSA) is returning to Newark for another summer basketball camp. This time GSSA is hosting an all-girls basketball camp in Newark for the first time. On June 16 the academy hosted their co-ed camp at the Newark Silliman Center where vice president Jeff Addiego said that a goal for the camp in the future was to work toward having more girls included in the program. “We’d love to see girls’ participation increase.” GSSA have been organizing all-girls sessions for years, but with the program’s goal in mind, this will be the first time the camp will be held in the Tri-City area.

Girls ages 7 to 18 are welcome to the five-day long camp from Aug. 4 to Aug. 8. According to the GSSA website, the camps focus on skill development and fun competition.

Each camp registration includes two upper level tickets to a Valkyries home game and a $100 credit to a 2025-2026 Warriors home game.

‘We’d love to see girls’ participation increase’

—Jeff Addiego, Golden State Sports Academy vice president

All-girls basketball camp

Monday, Aug. 4 - Friday, Aug. 8

Mon-Thu: 9am-3pm Fri: 9am-12:30pm

Newark Silliman Center

6800 Mowry Ave., Newark gssportsacademy.com

MAKE A WISH It is believed that the white

of dandelions are fairies.

Dandelions will always spring up

● Make a wish or wine with dandelions

By Pat Kite

Dandelions are springing up all over. Children like to pick the dandelions but more always spring up. Spraying doesn’t help much either. But there are many tales. The most common is Taraxacum officinale which leads to bedwettings both in country and city settings. At one site they were nicknamed “pee-the-beds.” Another site, “wet-the-bed.” And “pittly beds” and pissimire.

If you blow all the white fluff off, the little flying seeds were considered to be fairies

On a more positive note, if you blow all the white fluff off, the little flying seeds were considered to be fairies. If you caught a fairy, you are encouraged to make a wish. Then you release the fairy and your wish might come true as the fairy carries itself away in the wind. In some areas, dandelion juice was a cure for warts. Keep putting on the whitish juice and the wart is supposed to disappear. In other areas, especially Ireland, dandelion juice is a cure for all disorders. While goofing off, try making dandelion wine. It is rumored to help with digestion. There are internet recipes, but most include dandelion petals, oranges, lemons, water, sugar and varying yeasts.

Decorate paper clips with

Form the letters of your name out of thick clay ropes.

of clove

First, make some newspaper pulp. Fill a large bowl with little squares of newspaper. Make the pieces about 2 inches square.

Cover with warm water. Let soak overnight. Drain away excess water in the morning.

Flatten a smaller clay ball into another disk.

Place the larger disk face down; press the top of a paper clip into the disk’s back. Press the other disk on top, sandwiching the paper clip in between.

clay disk.

fluff

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1 Livestock lunch site (6)

2 Virtuoso’s big feat (5,8)

3 Cedar Rapids college (3)

4 “Takin’ Care of Business” band, to fans (3)

5 Extinct Hawaiian birds (3)

6 420, for 20 and 21 (abbr.) (3)

7 Emeritus: Abbr. (3)

8 Dorothy’s aunt (2-)

9 Umberto Eco novel (9,8)

11 Flyers’ org. (3)

13 Lose control of the plane (2,4,1,4,4)

14 Colorful kerchief (8)

15 Marathoners’ injuries (6,9)

16 Artist’s application (3,5)

19 I give you ___ word (2)

23 Beat a difficult situation (4,2,4,4)

26 Carton qty. (3)

27 Apply more acid to (6)

32 Pronoun (2)

33 Completely enthralled by (8,4)

34 Gen ___ (3)

36 Like the belief that morality doesn’t exist (10)

41 Security (8)

44 Potentially risky way to use drugs (3-5)

47 Yes, in Yokohama (3)

49 Burma’s first P.M. (3)

50 Gorse. (5)

51 Moor (5)

54 Above (2)

ACTIVITIES&EVENTS

Starstruck Theatre Into the Woods:

WED JULY 30

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.

THU JULY 31

Latin Dance Thursdays Salsa & Bachata Lessons: ¡Ven a bailar salsa y bachata los jueves cada quince días con clases y fiesta incluidas! Bistro 880, 39900 Balentine Drive. 7-10pm, eventbrite.com.

Mobile Library at Mayhews Landing Park: Get a free library card and borrow from our mobile library collection. You may also order items in advance. Coyote Hills Elementary, 36270 Cherry Street. 1:30-2:45pm, aclibrary.bibliocommons.com, 510.745.1477.

Quacked Up Comedy Presents: Kin Cafe Comedy Hour!: Join us for a night of laughter with some of the Bay’s funniest stand-up comics! Kin Cafe, 1019 B Street. 8-10pm, eventbrite.com.

This Tony Award-winning musical intertwines beloved fairy tales like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel, exploring what happens after “happily ever after.” Jackson Theatre, Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd. 7:30pm $25-$35. starstrucktheatre.org, 510.659.1319.

FRI AUG. 1

Starstruck Theatre Into the Woods: This Tony Award-winning musical intertwines beloved fairy tales like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel, exploring what happens after “happily ever after.” Jackson Theatre, Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd. 7:30pm $25-$35. starstrucktheatre.org, 510.659.1319.

SAT AUG. 2

Garage Sale: Relay for Life Team will be hosting a garage sale. All money raised goes to relay for life - American Cancer Society. 36517 Bettencourt St., 36517 Bettencourt St., 8am-1pm, 510.449.6399.

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.

Hot August Night on the Rails: Ride through the canyon on a beautiful summer night! Approximately 1 hour and 20 minute diesel powered round trip. Sunol Station, 6 Kilkare Road. 7pm.

Junior Wrangler Festival: Get ready to saddle up and enjoy a fun-filled day of cowboy-themed activities at the Junior Wrangler Festival! Sheridan Equestrian Center, 5358 Sheridan Road. 11am-4pm, eventbrite.com.

Plant & Cutting Swap: Bring house plant cuttings, extra plants or seed starts, succulents, bulbs or tubers to share and swap with other gardeners. Label each plant and be ready to share basic care information. Fremont Main Library, 2450 Stevenson Blvd. 12-2pm.

College, 43600 Mission Blvd. 7:30pm $25-$35. starstrucktheatre.org, 510.659.1319.

Swiss National Day 2025: Enjoy Swiss food, dance to The Internationals band, participate in a Swiss Flag Parade. Explore the Family Fun Zone with a Swiss Train exhibit by Robert Waal and the European Train Enthusiasts, participate in Corn Hole competition, plus many other fun games. Swiss Park, 5911 Mowry Avenue. 11am-4pm, eventbrite.com.

Toby Keith Tribute Concert Starring American Made Band: Join us for a night of country music, patriotism, and party anthems as the America Made Band takes the stage to pay homage to Toby Keith. Historic BAL Theatre, 14808 East 14th Street. 8pm.

Winter Gardening: Just because the seasons are changing, doesn’t mean you can’t keep gardening! aclibrary.org/garden/ Fremont Main Library, 2450 Stevenson Blvd. 11am-12pm.

SUN AUG. 3

Adult Learn-to-Ride Class: This is a class for adults or teens who have either not yet learned how to ride a bike, or learned a long time ago but want a refresher. 699 B Street. 10am-1pm, eventbrite.com.

Concert in the Park with FESCO & Giant Garage Spiders band: Enjoy a variety of music such as Rock, Pop, Blues, Big Band, Jazz, and Original “Feel Good Music”! Memorial Park, 24176 Mission Blvd. 1-4pm, haywardlodge.org.

Backpacks giveaway: Shoppers who spend $75 or more same-day receipts only can redeem their proof of purchase for a free backpack filled with school supplies.Pacific Commons, 43440 Boscell Rd. 1-3pm, Free. pacificcommons.com, 925.300.7252.

Starstruck Theatre Into the Woods: This Tony Award-winning musical intertwines beloved fairy tales like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel, exploring what happens after “happily ever after.” Jackson Theatre, Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd. 2:30pm $25-$35. starstrucktheatre.org, 510.659.1319.

HOT RIDE Night through the canyon on a hot summer night with Niles Canyon Railways’ Hot August Night on the Rails, Saturday, August 2.

Every dog has its day

● Niles Dog Show is a crowd pleaser

By Victor Carvellas

On Saturday, July 19, the Niles Main Street Association held its 25th annual Niles Dog Show at Niles Community Park. Visitors were treated to special demonstrations, contests, several dozen vendors and even a dog-friendly water park.

The volunteers of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue unit brought two dogs with them, who

amazed the crowd with their specialized abilities to track specific scents both in the air and on the ground. The volunteers live with their dogs and are called to service about 20 times per year to search for hikers, hunters and children and to assist in forensic cases, accidents and disasters.

The Alameda County Sheriff ’s Office also brought two K-9 unit canines. These highly skilled and intensively trained dogs can specialize in substance detection, suspect apprehension and more. Police dogs can search large areas much faster than police officers and their keen sense of smell allows them to easily locate hidden individuals.

SIT AND STAY Sitting on bales of hay, humans and dogs chilled and judged (the contests).

More than 100 dogs registered for the show, many of which competed in contests such as Best Costume, Best Dog/ Person Look-Alike, Most Unusual Mix, Prettiest Female, Most Handsome Male and Best in Show.

Vendors at the show offered treats for dogs and humans alike, as well as portraits, grooming, veterinary advice, pet supplies and pet-related paraphernalia.

This year’s event was very successful. Emcee Bill Cantrell, who has been with the Niles Dog Show since its beginning, said he didn’t recall ever having seen spectators “three-rows deep” around the main arena.

One hundred percent of the proceeds are split 50/50 between the Niles Main Street Association and Furry Friends Rescue (FFR). The Association sponsors many events during the year, most notably the

Antique Fair (coming at the end of August) and the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Since 1998, FFR has been an all-volunteer animal rescue organization operating in the Bay Area. It has saved over 15,000 animals since its founding and fosters about 120 dogs and cats year-round.

To find out more about who won, how to register and how to reserve a vendor spot for next year: niles.org/dog-show

Furry Friends Rescue

furryfriendsrescue.org

Pack Lyfe Rescue packlyferescue.com

Victor Carvellas

FURRY COMPANION Pink and poofy, dog Tallulah and her girl took third place in the lookalike contest.

Victor Carvellas

SPORTS

Give it a try

● Union City Recreation brings back their TRYathlon

By April Ramos

The Union City Recreation Services Department is giving the community a chance to try something new before summer ends. On Saturday, Aug. 2, Union City’s Recreation team is bringing back their TRYathlon at the Mark Green Sports Center.

The TRYathlon is quite literally putting the “try” in triathlon. The event welcomes participants of all ages who want to experience a taste of a triathlon in a low-pressure, non-competitive environment. The TRYathlon consists of back-to-back sessions of a 15-minute swim, 15-minutes of spin-bike cycling and 15-minute run around the complex. Between each event, participants will have up to 15 minutes to change and prepare for the next physical task.

After speaking with community members who may be intimidated by the swimming event, recreation coordinator Robert Magbanua, has noted that some participants have opted to stay on the

Sean Gil demos 2D Assemblage

● Eclectic artist works with found objects

Submitted by Lina Melkonian

Fremont Art Association (FAA) will feature Sean Gil as the guest artist at its General Meeting and Art Demo on Wednesday, Aug. 6, in person at the FAA Gallery.

shallow end of the pool and power walk through the water. “The emphasis is on trying something new, pushing yourself to do something that is out of your wheelhouse,” said Magbanua. Walk-ups on the day of the event are welcome, but pre-registration is encouraged to secure a slot due to a 50-person limit.

Union City TRYathlon

Saturday, Aug 2

8am-1pm

Dan Oden Swim Complex

33917 Syracuse Ave., Union City shorturl.at/MNmFC

Registration: $33-$37

Gil is a prolific, self-taught, contemplative artist whose body of work is an amalgamation of street scenery; Mayan/ Aztec and ancient Egyptian art; esoteric symbolism and abstract expressionism. He goes by Sean “Magic” Gil and refers to his fantastical style as, “Magicism.”

In his demo, “2D Assemblage Art,” Gil will showcase how he integrates and recontextualizes found objects into his dynamic and colorful paintings by selecting, arranging and sometimes altering them.

View Gil’s artwork at:

magicsungod.myportfolio.com

Insta: @sungodvisuals

Gil’s has been a life marked with bursts of inspiration and creativity. By age three, he had already made his first art book and by nine, had illustrated and published a children’s book. While his obsession with drawing throughout his youth would often get him in trouble in

school, it would serve as a springboard to his future artistic endeavors.

In his 20s, Gil was inspired by science, mysticism, ancient history, politics and the paranormal. To experience Gil’s artwork is to discover a universe with a multitude of stories and mysteries.

Gil is a member and exhibitor at Fuse, a San José based artist community at the Citadel Art Studios; Works / San José Group Gallery; Art on the Alameda Artist Group and The Machu Picchu Gallery of the Americas.

The free demo will be held at the Fremont Art Association Gallery at 37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont. Participants may RSVP/register at: fremontartassociation.org/monthlymeetinganddemo. –

FAA General Meeting and Art Demo

Wednesday, Aug 6

1 – 3pm

FAA Art Gallery

37697 Niles Blvd., Fremont

RSVP/register at: fremontartassociation.org/ monthlymeetinganddemo

FAMILY FINISH The TRYathlon welcomes participants of all ages and skill levels.

Robert Magbanua

MYTHIC PROPORTIONS Gil’s inspirations include Mayan/Aztec and ancient Egyptian art.

Courtesy of FAA

MAGIC WORKER To experience Gil’s artwork is to discover a universe with a multitude of stories and mysteries.

Courtesy of FAA

Birth Marriage

Tri-City History A-Z in Photographs #19: Swiss

● By Kelsey Camello, Washington Township Museum of Local History

Swiss: (noun) one of Swiss descent.

The Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club in Newark is celebrating 100 years since its founding in 1925. Sept.12–14 of this year will be

host to a traditional Schwingfest—a huge social event with food, wrestling, music and dancing—almost like a Swiss family reunion. Join in on the fun! For more information, visit aelplergruppe.com.

Let’s explore local history through themes and photographs!

Have a topic or idea you’d like us to explore? Email us at info@museumoflocalhistory.org.

LIFE CORNERSTONES

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900

FD1007

(510) 797-1900

1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com

Fremont

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

40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont www.bergepappassmith.com

Fremont Memorial Chapel (510) 793-8900

Memorial Chapel (510) 793-8900

3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont www.fremontmemorialchapel.com

Ercilia V. Collazo

Resident of Newark

Jing Li Yu

August 24, 1934 – July 18, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Jing Li Yu

Resident of Fremont

Suk Cha Choe

Resident of Hayward

January 21, 1961 – May 14, 2024

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

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

September 21, 1947 – July 21, 2025

Stewart R. James

Resident of Fremont

Lillian Valentin

December 6, 1944 – July 19, 2025

Lillian Valentin

Resident of Fremont

Mike. C. Morrison

Resident of Fremont

February 27, 1962 – May 11, 2024

March 20, 1967 – July 13, 2025

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

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

Jeffery Price Mulcahy

Resident of Union City

Carlos Perez De Leon

March 7, 1946 – July 12,2025

Resident of Union City

Carlos Perez De Leon

Gerald Bautista Esteban

November 4, 1933 – May 11, 2024

Resident of Fairfield

Resident of Union City

July 1, 1966 - July 11, 2025

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

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

Olivia Trejo Uribe

Resident of Manteca

John P. Duarte

March 2, 1931 - July 11, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Herber1t Hirneiss

John P. Duarte

April 7, 1945 – May 6, 2024

Resident of Fremont

September 2, 1935 - July 8, 2025

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

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

Michael Paul Jones

Resident of Fremont

Cesar A. Silva

February 27, 1978 – July 8, 2025

Resident of Hayward

Cesar A. Silva

August 7, 1956 – May 6, 2024

Lucy M. Garcia

Resident of Hayward

May 12, 1930 – July 6, 2025

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

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

Patricia A. Velasco

Resident of Milpitas

Estrellita T. Garcia

July 12, 1934 – July 6, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Estrellita T. Garcia

December 8, 1944 – May 5, 2024

Young J. You

Resident of Fremont

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Fremont

June 14, 1958 – July 5, 2025

Filomena M. Escobar

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

Resident of Hillsboro, Oregon

Andres Millan Ylarde

Resident of Fremont

October 23, 1935 – July 4, 2025

Kathaleen Alice Pitts

February 4, 1926 – May 4, 2024

Andres Millan Ylarde

Resident of Fremont

Fremont Memorial Chapel

November 14, 1935 – July 2, 2025

Donna J. Rutherford

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

Carla Lee Miller

Resident of Fremont

December 2, 1938 – June 29, 2025

Resident of Newark

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

40842 Fremont Blvd, www.bergepappassmith.com

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

Jerry Shell

Resident of Oakland

June 23, 1936 – July 23, 2025

Subramaniam Mandala

Keith Winner

Resident of Newark March 20, 1954 – May

Keith Winner Resident of Newark March 20, 1954 – May 23, 2024

Resident of India

July 1, 1948 – July 23, 2025

Vijay Jain

Resident of Woodland

Martin Hernandez

Resident of Hayward

March 12, 1941 – July 22, 2025

Martin Hernandez Resident of Hayward January 12, 1968 – May 23,

January 12, 1968 – May

Paul Baines

Resident of Fremont

November 19, 1957 – July 21, 2025

Jeannette Frary

Jeannette Frary Resident of Fremont

Resident of Fremont

Kuppuswamy Padmanabhan

July 5, 1941 – May 22, 2024

Resident of Milpitas

July 5, 1941 – May 22,

March 7, 1956 – July 21, 2025

Kumar Banerjea

Michael Pollard

Resident of Mt. View

Resident of Fremont

Kumar Banerjea

Resident of Mt. View

October 25, 1970 – July 20, 2025

July 31,1930 – May 22, 2024

July 31,1930 – May 22,

Saroj Srivatsa

Resident of Danville

Ruth Ferretti Fonseca

April 12, 1948 – July 20, 2025

Ruth Ferretti Fonseca

Resident of Fremont

Sankaranarayanaiyer Krishnan

Resident of Alameda

Resident of Fremont

August 15, 1952 – May 21, 2024

August 15, 1952 – May

November 26, 1934 – July 19, 2025

Sharad Deshmane

Resident of Pleasanton

July 19, 1935 – July 18, 2025

Karen Teramura

Saroj Verma

Resident of India

Saroj Verma Resident of India September 3, 1938 – May 21,

September 3, 1938 – May

Resident of Union City

Annette Fagundes

July 10, 1947 – July 18, 2025

Tommy Thompson

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

Annette Fagundes

Resident of San Francisco

October 10, 1955 – July 18, 2025

Resident of Fremont April 4, 1951 – May 20,

Govinda Rao Degala

Charles Trujillo

Resident of Newark

Resident of India

February 1, 1958 – May 17,

Govinda Rao Degala

August 28, 1952 – July 17, 2025

Mrudula Katasani

Resident of India

February 1, 1958 – May

Resident of Danville

Ngoc Nguyen

November 9, 1986 – July 16, 2025

Ngoc Nguyen

Resident of Cupertino November 16, 1936 – May 17,

Harvey “Leroy” Hines

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Cupertino

September 30,1945 – July 13, 2025

Victor Palmberg Sr.

November 16, 1936 – May

Shashank Adloori

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Cupertino

Victor Palmberg

October 13, 1926 – May 16,

November 6, 2003 – July 13, 2025

James Skokan

Resident of Fremont

Thomas Handley

October 13, 1926 – May

Resident of Lincoln

Resident of Fremont

December 4, 1936 – July 12, 2025

Chandar Lalwani

March 17, 1952 – May 16, 2024

Thomas Handley

Carla Lee Miller

September 11, 1971 – May 1, 2024

Margaret Fuller Martines

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Dublin

Resident of Newark

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

July 25, 1940 – June 29, 2025

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

Pero “Pete” Bagoje

Resident of Fremont

May 1, 1943 – April 28, 2024

Pero “Pete” Bagoje

June 2, 1956 – July 12, 2025

Yvonne Bemore

Resident of Fremont March 17, 1952 – May

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

Yvonne Bemore

Resident of Rodeo

Jose Silva

SWISS CHALET Exterior views of Swiss Park Hall entrance (top) and Swiss Park Bar and Grill, plus flower shop (bottom), 1993. (Newark)

Courtesy of Washington Township Museum of Local History

LADIES GLOW Damen Schwingest (Ladies Wrestling) at Newark Pavilion, 1934. (Newark)

Software Quality Assurance Engineer for TSW Core LLC, F/T in Union City, CA Develop test plans based on project requirements, identifying objectives, scope, resources, and schedules; Create test cases covering diverse software aspects, organizing them into streamlined test suites; Execute tests to validate software functionality, reporting results, defects, and observations to stakeholders; Identify, prioritize, and document defects, conducting root cause analyses, verifying fixes, and proposing resolutions. Master’s degree in Information Technology and Analytics & 6 months of related working experience & must be skillful in Programming Languages: Java, Python, Linux; Bug Management Tools: JIRA, Bugzilla; Automation Test Tools: QXDM, QCAT, ELT, ADB, Selenium; Test Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, Android SDK. Email resumes to steven.wu@tswcore.com.

Violin Department Director (Fremont, CA) Dvlp & deliver violin curriculum for elementary to HS students w/ varying skill levels. Oversee & manage violin dept activities & resources, organize recitals & competition, train violin teachers, & recruit students. Bachelor’s Deg in Music or Arts majoring in Orchestral Instruments. Equiv foreign deg accepted. At least 6 mos of exp in violin teaching. Proficient in violin techniques, music theory, & sight-reading to teach students effectively. Ability to explain concepts clearly, adapt to different learning styles, & provide constructive feedback. Strong organizational & time mgmt skills. Salary: $80,579/yr. Apply to Music Land School of Music, LLC, 34157 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94555.

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BULK SALES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105)

Escrow No. 062560081PM

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s), are: Purpose Ventures Inc, 1732 La Pergola Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513

Doing Business as: Subway Restaurant

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: none

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: Sran Eats Inc, 1513 Watertone Place, San Ramon, CA 94582

The assets being sold are described in general as: Fixtures, Equipment, Inventory and all business assets and are located at: 2950 Auto Mall Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538

The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: Bay Area Escrow Services and the anticipated sale date is 8/14/25

The bulk sale IS subject to California Uniform Commercial Code(s) sections set forth above.

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Bay Area Escrow Services, 201 Sand Creek Road, Suite E, Brentwood, CA 94513 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be 08/13/25 on which is the Business day before the sale date specified above.

Dated: 7/17/25

Buyer(s): Sran Eats Inc

By: S/ Jagdeep Singh, President. By: M ONeal as agent

By: S/ Sukhmandeep S Sra, Secretary, By: M ONeal as agent 7/29/25

CNS-3949641#

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

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 25CV116784

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.)

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLI C NOTICES

Date: APRIL 1 2025

THOMAS J. NIXON

Judge of the Superior Court

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616293

Fictitious Business Name(s):

A-1 RECYCLING, 37389 3RD ST., FREMONT, CA 94536

County of ALAMEDA

Mailing Address: PO BOX #1785, UNION CITY, CA 94587

Registrant(s):

A-1 RECYCLING & WASTE REDUCTION INC, 37389 3RD ST., FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on JAN 2004.

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/ TINA HOBBS

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

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).

7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/25

CNS-3951261#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616197

Fictitious Business Name(s): BRICKHOUSE, 581 5TH ST., OAKLAND, CA 94607 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): PURSEFIRST ENTERPRISES LLC, 2848 PARKER AVE., OAKLAND, CA 94605 (CALIFORNIA)

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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

SIGNATURE: JEROME FRANKLIN

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on [JULY 16, 2025.

CNS-3950474#

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.

X/ CARLA MORSE

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

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

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.

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].

CNS-3949225#

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.

X/ HANA GLASS-CHOI

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)

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

Public Notices Deadline: Noon Wednesday

guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].)

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].

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

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

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

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

CNS-3949231#

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.

RUBY SHANDHU’S SALON INC

S/ RUBY SANDHU ,

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/27/2025.

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-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

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLI C NOTICES

one thousand dollars [$1,000].)

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.

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-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 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

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).

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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.

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GOVERNMENT

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Public Notices Deadline: Noon Wednesday

Responsibility Area, Fire Hazard Severity Zones” dated June 26, 2025. Said map is hereby approved by the City Council and attached to the Ordinance as Exhibit A and incorporated herein.

3. An official copy of the Fire Hazard Severity Zones map must be kept on file with the City Clerk’s Office, posted online on the Fire Department’s website, and shall be made available to the public at the administrative offices of the Fire Department during regular business hours.

Sec. 15.65.050 Authority to Impose More Restrictive Fire and Public Safety Requirements

Pursuant to Government Code Section 51175, neither the adoption of this Chapter nor the City’s designation of areas as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall limit or restrict the authority of the City to impose more restrictive fire and public safety requirements, including any such restrictions currently in existence and any that may be adopted in the future, as otherwise authorized by law.

SECTION 2. CEQA

The City Council finds under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3), that this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because, without limitation, it is not a “project” as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) and/or 15378(b)(5), and it can be seen with certainty that the activity does not have the potential of causing a significant effect on the environment per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), each as a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance.

SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Such section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase, instead, shall be superseded and replaced by the corresponding provisions, if any exist, of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. The City Council of the City of Fremont hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section or subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.

SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE

This ordinance shall take effect and be enforced 30 days after adoption.

SECTION 5. PUBLICATION AND POSTING

The City Clerk will cause the ordinance to be posted and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933.

ORDINANCE NO. 10-2025

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 15.65 OF THE FREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE TO DESIGNATE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AND REESTABLISH THE WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA IN THE CITY

WHEREAS, the State Fire Marshal is charged with the responsibility to designate areas in the state as moderate, high, or very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent statewide criteria and the fire hazard risk expected to prevail in those areas; and WHEREAS, the Fremont Fire Department received recommendations from the State Fire Marshal in early 2025, and thereafter made the information available to the public in accordance with Government Code Section 51178.5; and WHEREAS, local agencies are required by law to comply with the designations of the State Fire Marshall, but may, by ordinance, redesignate areas as very high fire hazard severity zones within their jurisdictions not otherwise designated as such by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Government Code Section 51179, based on findings supported by substantial evidence in the record that the requirements of Government Code Section 51182 are necessary for effective fire protection within the area. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY FREMONT HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. FMC CHAPTER 15.65 REPEALED AND REPLACED

Title 15, Chapter 15.65 of the Fremont Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and is replaced by a new Chapter 15.65 to read as follows:

Sec. 15.65.010 Title

This Chapter shall be known as the “Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area Ordinance.”

Sec. 15.65.020 Purpose

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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 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

This Chapter is intended to comply with the requirements of Government Code Sections 51175 – 51189, and Public Resources Code Section 4291(a), which require the City to adopt, by ordinance, the fire hazard severity zones designated by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE), which consist of Very High, High, and Moderate designations, subject to the City’s authority to designate areas as Very High Fire Hazard Zones not otherwise designated by CALFIRE. By adopting this Chapter, the City exercises its authority pursuant to Government Code Section 51179 to reclassify areas as necessary to enable city officials to identify and implement wildfire prevention measures that slow the spread, reduce the intensity of uncontrolled fires, and protect resources, lives, and properties.

Sec. 15.65.030 Adoption of CALFIRE Recommended Fire Hazard Severity Zones

The City hereby designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by CALFIRE in 2025 pursuant to Government Code Section 51178, as amended by this Chapter.

Sec. 15.65.040 City Designation of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones

1. The City hereby designates additional areas beyond those identified by the State Fire Marshal, as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones based on a finding supported by substantial evidence in the record that the requirements of Government Code Section 51182 are necessary for effective fire protection within the Citydesignated areas. These areas were previously approved by the City Council as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones on December 4, 2007 (Ordinance 33-2007).

2. The designation, locations, and boundaries of the Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the City, as recommended by the State Fire Marshal and as amended by the City, are set forth on the map labeled “City of Fremont, Local

The foregoing ordinance was introduced before the City Council of the City of Fremont at the regular meeting of the City Council, held on the 8th day of July, 2025 and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 15th day of July, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang, and Liu NOES: None

ABSENT: Vice Mayor Keng

ABSTAIN: None

Exhibit A – Fremont Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map: https://www.fremont.gov/home/showdocument?id=1857 8&t=638886918726643379

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PROBATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOSEPH C. WERNER, JR. CASE NO. 25PR131249

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JOSEPH C. WERNER, JR.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by ELIZABETH P. WERNER in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA.

The Petition for Probate requests that ELIZABETH P. WERNER 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 8/27/2025 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 201 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: KURT A. GROSSHEIDER, 261 HARTZ AVENUE, DANVILLE, CA 94526, Telephone: 925-314-7790

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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.

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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 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.

Attorney for Petitioner: JODI PHILLIPS-COLEMAN, ESQ., DOYLE QUANE, 571 HARTZ AVENUE, DANVILLE, CA 94526, Telephone: 510-430-1518

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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.

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 8/15/2025 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.

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

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

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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

Public Notices Deadline: Noon Wednesday

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.

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

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Hayward’s new restaurants brings flavors across borders

● New restaurants and summer fun come to Downtown Hayward

By Nick Yoo, Assistant District Manager of the Downtown Hayward Improvement Association

Downtown Hayward is heating up with the arrival of several new businesses that reflect the rich diversity of the city’s culinary and cultural identity.

Korean food lovers, take note! A major culinary addition is on the horizon: Tang Jip, a popular Korean restaurant from Concord, is moving into the former Sapporo space. Known for its rich broths, sizzling barbecue and savory small plates, Tang Jip is set to become a cornerstone of Downtown Hayward’s food scene when it opens in the coming months.

Sin Frontera Restaurant, which opened earlier this year, blends the

flavors of Mexico and Honduras into a soulful menu. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, this spot has quickly become a go-to for those craving delicious, no-frills Latin American flavors, standing out as one of the few spaces serving authentic Honduran cuisine.

Craving Indian and Nepalese food? Gurka Kitchen is now offering an allyou-can-eat dinner buffet on weekend evenings that makes it easier than ever to sample aromatic dishes packed with bold spices and traditional flavors. A look ahead: events to enjoy As summer winds down, Downtown Hayward is gearing up for an exciting new event.

Taste of Hayward debuts on Oct. 9, transforming the neighborhood into a self-guided tasting tour. Featuring over 20 local restaurants, eateries and drink spots, this culinary celebration invites guests to explore downtown one bite and sip at a time. Each guest will receive a Taste Passport at

check-in to help guide their tasting adventure and track favorite stops.

On Saturday, Aug. 9, from 12 to 5pm, 82 All Night is hosting a free K-Pop Up celebration at the Hayward Public Library. Join fellow K-Pop enthusiasts for an exciting day filled with live music, arts and crafts, exclusive merch and community fun. Highlights include an industry panel, a beginner-friendly dance workshop and a high-energy K-Pop random play dance. Downtown Hayward’s Street Party Series wraps up with its final celebration on Aug. 21, from 5 to 9pm. Hosted by the Hayward Chamber of Commerce, these popular summer evenings feature live music, local vendors, food and drink, and a vibrant Kids Zone thanks to support from the Hayward Area Recreation District

For the latest updates on Downtown Hayward Improvement Association, visit downtownhayward.com and follow us on Instagram @DowntownHayward, and Facebook @DowntownHaywardCA.

STREET CHIC Hayward Street Parties will wrap up with a finale on Aug. 21.

Courtesy of Downtown Hayward Improvement Association

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