Tri-City Voice May 6, 2025 by Weeklys

May is Clinical Trials Awareness Month

Oncology

Patients in Fremont Receive the Latest in Cancer Care Through Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies that help scientists develop new medications and treatments to address and prevent disease. People volunteer for clinical trials for a variety of reasons. Some want to contribute to discovering health information that may help others in the future. Others seek clinical trials because the treatments they tried for their health problem did not work or there is no known treatment. The UCSF - Washington Cancer Center enrolls qualifying oncology patients in clinical trials to give them access to cutting-edge drug therapies and treatment methods, as well as hope for improved quality of life or a cure.

Bogdan Eftimie, MD, is a UCSF hematologist-oncologist and the cancer center’s medical director. He oversees a robust program driven to advance patient care by identifying promising and new therapies for every patient. In consultation with his colleagues at UCSF, he finds the best solutions for the most challenging cases.

“Clinical trials are an excellent way to move therapeutic goals forward,” said Dr. Eftimie. “Research is best conducted under the umbrella of a rigorous, controlled environment where we protect our patients and ask the right questions. We assess each patient’s needs, determine their eligibility, and enable them to participate in the right trial at the right time.”

The UCSF - Washington Cancer Center currently participates in nearly a dozen clinical trials for breast, colorectal, lung and prostate cancer. The clinical trials are part of larger, national studies

under the guidance of UCSF Health and the National Cancer Institute. Clinical trials follow a plan called a clinical trial protocol. Some involve investigational medicinal products (such as new chemotherapy agents or hormone therapy), while others focus on radiation treatment protocols.

Matching Cancer Patients with Clinical Trials

Patients are referred by their primary care provider to Washington Health oncologists, who present the options for clinical trials to those who meet set criteria. The cancer center currently has three clinical research coordinators on staff who work with physicians to help determine which patients may qualify and benefit from different clinical trials.

“Researchers follow clinical trials guidelines when deciding who can participate in a study,” Dr. Eftimie explained. “These criteria are based on factors such as age, gender, the type and stage of a disease, treatment history, and other medical conditions. Not all patients will be able to participate in the clinical trials, but we try to offer this option to all who are eligible.”

According to UCSF - Washington Cancer Center Senior Clinical Research

Coordinator Maria Lopez, a Fremont native, “We are thrilled to bring oncology clinical trials to our patients in the Tri-City Area so they don’t have to travel to San Francisco for treatments. Because of our affiliation with UCSF Health, patients have convenient access to world-class, academic-level cancer care near home.”

To meet the exponential growth in recent years, the cancer center is currently undergoing a major expansion set to open in January of 2026. The new 15,000-square-foot cancer center will feature all cancer clinics and supporting services under one roof. “Enrolling patients in clinical trials and coordinating their treatments is a complex process,” said Lopez. “Having all the oncologists, pharmacy, and infusion center in one space will better facilitate coordinating care for our patients. The expansion will also allow us to accommodate a larger patient population which will pave the way for more clinical trials.”

To learn more about oncology clinical trials at UCSF - Washington Cancer Center, including currently active trials, go to WashingtonHealth.com/ClinicalTrials or scan the QR code below.

“We assess each patient’s needs, determine their eligibility, and enable them to participate in the right trial at the right time.”

Bogdan Eftimie, MD

May Day protest

● Fremont residents, and beyond, participate in nationwide demonstration

By April Ramos

On Thursday, May 1, the corner of Walnut Avenue and Paseo Padre Parkway marked the site of Fremont’s participation in the May Day National Day of Action protest. The protest was one of thousands around the nation where protestors stood together to fight for working people, public schools and human rights in the midst of the Trump administration.

The event comes almost a month after the “Hands off” demonstration on April 5, where protesters spoke out against the Trump administration’s government overreach.

Although the May Day protest was held on a weekday at noon, unlike the “Hands off our Democracy” demonstration which was on a Saturday, hundreds still took to the streets holding signs and chanting “We are the people” and “We want democracy.”

There was rarely a quiet moment as many passing drivers honked in support, rolling their windows down and waving to the crowd. Some even waved their

own signs out their vehicle’s windows as they drove down the street.

Linda Pearson, a retired Niles teacher who held a sign that showed four books representing the Constitution, climate, diversity and education said, “We have to speak out. Even though there’s only so much you can do in a classroom. But you can use your presence.”

Another protester, who shared that her great grandmother was a suffragette, wore a shirt which read, “Vote like your ancestors died for it.”

Some who joined the Fremont demonstration even traveled from outside the city. “I lived most of my life in Fremont and retired from Fremont Unified, so I have connections here,” said Sue, a Hayward resident.

Even with the distress that the Trump administration has put on people, the energy of the May Day protest had strangers coming together to create a supportive and positive environment.

‘We have to speak out. Even though there’s only so much you can do in a classroom.’

Linda Pearson, retired Niles teacher

Happy Hayward: resident satisfaction up in new survey

● Respondents report 12-point increase since 2021

By Panashe Matemba-Mutasa

Hayward City Council presented results from the Resident Satisfaction Survey at the April 22 meeting. The survey found that 80% of respondents are satisfied with life in Hayward—a 12-point increase from the last survey in 2021.

Chuck Finnie, the city’s communications and marketing manager, said the data will help track long-term trends and inform public policy. “This is an important survey because it captures

the pulse of the city,” Mayor Mark Salinas said during the meeting.

Miranda Everitt, a partner with FM3 Research, presented the findings, which measured public perceptions of city services, safety and government. Residents reported the highest satisfaction with 911 response, recycling and garbage services, street lighting and disaster preparedness. Lower-priority services like parks, landscaping and libraries also received positive feedback.

However, most respondents described themselves as only “somewhat satisfied” (58%) rather than “very satisfied” (22%). Everitt said dissatisfaction may stem from concerns about crime, cleanliness, traffic and housing. More than 70% of respondents said housing is “very important,” yet many expressed

dissatisfaction with the current situation. According to Zillow, the average rent in Hayward is $2,424—roughly 33% higher than the national average.

Other housing data in the survey showed a sharp divide between homeowners and renters: 87% of renters called housing a “very serious” issue, compared to 57% of homeowners. Councilmember Dan Goldstein said he would have liked to see more data on housing in the report, calling it one of the city’s and the Bay Area’s most pressing challenges, but added that he was grateful for the insights the survey provided.

The full report has not been released as a document, but a video presentation is available on the City of Hayward’s YouTube channel under the April 22 council meeting.

City funds storm drain device project

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A 2023 feasibility study concluded that installing these additional 93 devices would help achieve another 3.2% trash reduction, bringing the city’s total to 655 devices in public areas. Another 115 devices are still needed on private property to meet the remaining target, though city staff said those areas fall outside the scope of the current project and may require separate legal and logistical planning.

The project is funded through the city’s Allied Waste Vehicle Impact Fund as part of the Capital Improvement Plan. More information on this plan can be located on the Union City official website; unioncity.org.

WE THE PEOPLE Volunteer organizers lead the crowds in chants.

School librarian puts books over looks Volunteer wins award

● Harvey Green’s Junichi Kakutani cuts locks to support students

By staff

Before spring break, Harvey Green Elementary Librarian Junichi Kakutani made a bet with his students: If they sold over 750 books at their book fair, he would trade in his waistlength locks for a buzz cut. The students took on the challenge and sold a total of 912 books.

So on Wednesday, April 30, Kakutani staged a haircutting ceremony in the school parking lot where he surrendered his hair to the care of local stylist Mandy of Studio One Seven Salon in Castro Valley. Now he’s rocking a buzz cut for summer, and the hair will be donated to children with hair loss.

After the ceremony, Kakutani paid a visit to a student who is battling cancer and unable to attend—putting a smile on one more kid’s face.

Harvey Green has an Amazon wish list for those interested in supporting the school.

GONE FOR NOW

Submitted by Winifred Thompson

On April 24, Castro Valley resident

Gerald Thompson accepted a Hearts of Hayward Award from the City of Hayward for his volunteer work for local art group A.R.T., Inc. This is the first time the City of Hayward has recognized A.R.T., Inc. with a Hearts of Hayward Award.

Gerald’s volunteer work included securing a grant from the H.A.R.D. Foundation for an Area Artists’ Annual Exhibition at the Adobe Art Gallery in Castro Valley. He helped design the new website and he sets up artwork exhibits at various venues.

Post cut, Kakutani has the same big smile for the kids.

Courtesy of Junichi Kakutani BIG HEART Gerald and Winifred Thompson attend the Hearts of Hayward in Hayward City Hall on April 24.

Courtesy of Winifred Thompson

Sunol Glen school marks 100 years

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“We always accepted everybody,” said Rebecca Radulovich (Mrs. Rad), a guest of honor at the centennial celebration who taught for 35 years. “When I first started, everyone lived in Sunol,” Mrs. Rad explained in her speech, adding that years of advocating for resources paid off and the school has consistently attracted “kids that don’t do well in a very large school.”

Many parents seem to echo this appreciation for a tight-knit community. One mother with children aged four and seven said that she learned about the school while her oldest was attending a play-based Montessori preschool. “It’s a hidden gem,” she said, adding that she was “really impressed” by Sunol Glen after touring it. Although the interdistrict paperwork “required some patience,” this parent believes the change has been beneficial and plans to enroll her youngest as well.

“We’re very inclusive and we love everybody. Everyone is welcome to come be at our school,” said Kristen Bobertz, who serves as a garden

co-chair and is also the wife of Chris Bobertz, a recently appointed trustee on the school board. The Bobertz family started out in Fremont before moving to Sunol permanently. They love the smalltown feel and the increased support for their children. “The people that choose Sunol Glen come because of the community,” Bobertz said.

Sunol Glen’s campus is lush with greenery and set against a backdrop of rolling hills. The main building has grand triple hung windows and a Medieval Revivalist facade ornamented with columns. According to a trivia site run by the school’s parent volunteer organization, the building’s architect W. H. Weeks believed a beautiful environment with plentiful natural light and efficient hallways would be beneficial for children.

“He believed that students learn better when a school is designed well,” said Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert in a speech, noting that the building was originally constructed with a $45,000 bond from Alameda County.

The school’s grounds also offer opportunities to play outside. Once a month, kids attend a “garden day” at the community garden, where they help with tasks like planting and weeding, and learn about composting and plant care, ending with a tasty garden snack.

“We have chickens in the garden that we take care of. The eggs that come from the chickens we give to staff members as a raffle every week,” said Bobertz, who notes that her garden co-chair and fellow Sunol Glen parent is farming expert Matt Sylvester, an owner of Happy Acre Farms.

The school has experienced several changes in recent years. In 2023, heavy storms flooded the grounds. California State Assemblymember Alex Lee recalled being moved by the strength of the community when he showed up to help clear the roughly half foot of mud that had accumulated on the field. “Everyone came to help out,” Lee said.

Last year, the school also made headlines regarding an effort to recall members of the school board after a controversy regarding whether to display

only “flags required by law” and ban others, like the pride flag. The trustees who advocated for the stricter flag policy were later recalled in a heated race. That year also marked the beginning of new principal and superintendent Shay Galleti’s tenure, after her predecessor Molleen Barnes served 17 years.

Next year, as workers begin significant renovations, the school will enter yet another transformation. Plans include removing the “cold-formed steel lining on the walls in the projection booth” and adding modern strand board reinforcement to boost earthquake safety. Then, the historic steel lining will be carefully reinstalled, according to the community club website.

From personnel and population changes to new structural updates, Sunol Glen School’s renewal represents a continued effort to strengthen existing bonds while preserving the school’s unique original character. As Mrs. Rad said in her speech: “There’s something about this school that binds us all together.”

LEARNING LETTERS Students and community members young and old came to the celebration.

Danielle Cimino Photography

Arts council announces flash fiction winners

● Writers earn gift cards and cash prizes for flash fiction stories

Submitted by Arathi Satish

Love may not literally make the world go round, but love stories definitely made the visitors to Half Price Books in Fremont Hub go around the book shelves recently as they read the stories posted on the pillars of the store. Local writers came up with creative stories at “Flash Fiction - Love makes the world go ’round,” a writing contest co-sponsored by Fremont Cultural Arts Council along with Fremont Creates, Half Price Books, Infinity Care LLC, Jack’s Brewing Company and Nothing Bundt Cakes.

Al Minard, board member, Fremont Cultural Arts Council and organizer of the contest said, “In these times of so much negativity, I have tried to pick themes that are uplifting and give the reader a nice warm fuzzy feeling. We had interesting entries this year from a variety of writers from 4th grade to a 96-year-old, and a multitude of nationalities. The enthusiasm of writing short stories has opened a window for people to try out their writing skills to see how they are admired by the general public.”

First place (tie) was awarded to “Fragments of Love” by Moukthika Kuruva and “Love through Generations” by Samuel Rodriguez. Second place went to “The Last Letter” by Vibha Vyas. Third place (tie) went to “Council of Dogs” by Stephanie Uchida and “Finding Courage Together” by Nayanica Mishra, and fifth place went to “Rufus’ Last Supper” by Cristian Medina.

President Emeriti Award, “The Globe Spinner” by Alina Nazareth won a Noth-

ing Bundt CakesTrio. Margaret Thornberry, who selected the story for the President Emeriti Award said, “I enjoyed the stories this year and I chose ‘The Globe Spinner’ for the award because of the structure, the humor and the ‘heart.’

“It starts from a cosmic point of view, then the narrative focus changes to the story of a wee puppy being loved and learning to trust a little girl, and and then returns back to a cosmic overview, along with a bit of a smile along the way…because, as the Creator points out, Laughter has its own job to do, and can’t really step in and take over Love’s job of keeping the world spinning in its orbit.”

Visitors who came to Half Price Books that day and voted for the stories expressed their opinion about the event. Paul Davis, who submitted two of his own stories, said, “I am amazed at the variety of stories that have been written. We live in a creative and inventive community.” Knuti Van Hoven, another contestant pointed out, “All day long we had people of different ethnicities and ages coming in. All of them had one common factor, they all liked to read, write and judge literature.”

Al Minard concluded by saying, “Flash Fiction contest is a fun event and we plan on holding another one in September. The theme has not yet been determined. As more people learn about this contest it seems to get more people interested in writing and this is a good trend.

“All the stories were good and some were exceptional. We read seven stories at the final event at Fremont Creates closing ceremony at the Fremont Event Center on April 27th. It was hugely enjoyed by the local public. It is important to enjoy life as much as we can. Happy reading!”

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WELCOME TABLE Fremont Cultural Arts Council members hosted an information table to introduce people to the contest. L to R: Margaret Thornberry, Al Minard, Arathi Satish, Elaine Rodgers

Courtesy of Arathi Satish

New art arrives at Washington Health

● Murals explore healing, community and diversity

By Stephanie Uchida

On Wednesday, April 30, a group gathered in the walkway between Washington Health’s (WH) hospital and trauma center, where art pieces enlivened the plain white fence.

Standing before the row of colorful drawings (plus one photo), community member and artist Susan Longini quotes a National Institute of Health study that found art in hospital settings boosts the physical and psychological wellbeing of not only patients but families and staff as well.

The center mural—a collection of puzzle pieces—has been on display for three years. Gisela Hernandez, WH director of community relations, told how the art found them. “Students from American High reached out and said, ‘We want to paint a mural on your campus. Will you allow us to?’ We said, Absolutely.” It was a new idea back then, but very welcome.

This time, Irvington and Newark Memorial students stepped up to offer their talents, along with several established local artists.

Logan Hu of Irvington High School shared how in his work “Threads of Healing” he wanted to show how healing is both “clinical and deeply rooted in human nature.” The piece, which took about two months to complete, shows a nature spirit with medical equipment in her leafy hair holding a quilt of textiles from around the world.

Julila Catancio of Newark Memorial also took a nature theme for her piece, where hands cradle a bonsai tree. She

said, “They symbolize the delicate balance between care and growth. Just as the bonsai tree requires patience to thrive, so does the journey of healing.” As a bonus, the art department joined in to cover the background with hand prints, making the work a true group effort.

Lilia Reynoso contributed two pieces—a portrait of her son, and “Root in Motion,” a runner with a vegetable bouquet for a head. The latter one also has a family connection. She said, “I was inspired by my dad when I did this one… He worked in the fields for several years. He was familiar with all the fields that were in the area.”

Michael Nguyen’s Warhol-inspired “melting pot” soup can honors his family’s connection to the hospital. He said, “[My piece is] dedicated to my father. He recently passed away in October. It’s a full circle moment for me as I get to dedicate this painting to him and the hospital that cared for him.”

Ralph Cooksey-Talbott supplied the only photograph of the collection, an almost abstract view of the salt marshes. This work came from a time when Cooksey-Talbott took aerial photos of Tesla parking lots for an assignment. While up in the helicopter, he was struck by the mercurial and ever-changing nature of the landscape from Alviso to Eden Ecological Reserve. He noted that there aren’t many “rectilinear shapes out there” and he wanted to capture the “wonderful liquid flow of things.”

WH CEO Kimberly Hartz sums up, “All these works of art promote healing, foster a sense of community and honor the rich diversity of our communities.”

The larger pieces will remain on display in the walkway, while the smaller ones will migrate inside to the Washington Health board room.

GROUP EFFORT The Newark Memorial High School art department gave artist Julila Catancio a big hand for her painting—in the form of a background of individual hand prints.

PATCHWORK Logan Hu of Irvington High School created a scene that combines nature, medical equipment and textiles.

Photos by Stephanie Uchida

Makerspace and performers conclude arts month

● Fremont Creates looks back on successful grand finale

Submitted by Phyllis Wood

The Fremont Creates Grand Finale on Sunday, April 27, concluded a month of exciting art experiences.

Gray skies did not deter attendees from enjoying the performances of bands, dance groups, drummers, singers, teen poetry, flash fiction and many more. A comment from one guest, “She is Broadway ready!” speaks to the quality of the performers.

Displays by young artists from My Good Brain, videos of PTA Reflections 2025 participants, the real-time collaborative creation of a community quilt where guests could share feelings and ideas about art and life, learning to design kolam art forms, and the packed Makerspace provided unique experiences for all.

Many participants proudly wore “I am a Fremont Creator” badges they earned in the Makerspace. A young art enthusiast enjoyed the musical instrument his brother had created from the comfort of his stroller, making noise with a huge grin on his face.

Volunteers in yellow t-shirts not only brightened the event, but also were easily identified as ambassadors with all the answers throughout the day.

Fremont Creates Steering Committee: Julie Gilson, Susan Longini, Janine Pitta, Lisa Stambaugh, and Phyllis Wood shared, “We are so pleased to produce this collaborative effort for the benefit of our community and our artists and culture keepers. Thank you to our sponsors, to our audiences, and to everyone who contributed to making our 2nd annual Finale of Arts, Culture and Creativity month another success.”

Those interested in planning for next year can contact the steering committee at FremontCreates.com.

LIVELY TIME Performers and bands like Dixie Dominus kept the vibes upbeat.

Scott Capen

SPORTS

Maintaining fields and spirits

By April Ramos

Tucked under the green hills of Niles Canyon sits four baseball diamonds behind Vallejo Mills Elementary School. The nicely manicured fields are the home base of Niles-Centerville Little League (NCLL).

With 15 teams and nearly 200 kids in the league, the quality of the field is a vital part of their baseball experience. If someone happens to find themselves in the area about midday and hears the sounds of a lawn mower, it’s almost guaranteed that Wally Grivois is driving it.

Grivois has become a celebrity of sorts for Niles-Centerville Little League—after over 20 years of volunteering for the club, it’s no surprise.

“He’s the friendly face that you think of when you go down to the fields,” said Jeff Beck, Niles-Centerville Little League president. “Everyone who has played

with Niles-Centerville while Wally has been there knows Wally.”

Grivois has been involved with Niles-Centerville since the ‘80s when his son began playing T-ball. But that wasn’t Grivois’ first time at bat. In fact, his debut volunteering role with a baseball league in the ‘70s while he was living in San Lorenzo, was a surprise even to him.

“[My mom] put in an application for the local little league that my brother and I didn’t know about, telling them that we were interested in coaching, and I had no idea,” chuckled Grivois. “That’s how it all started.”

After about six years of coaching in San Lorenzo, Grivois got married and moved to San Jose where he focused on his work and took a break from his involvement in baseball.

His introduction to Niles-Centerville happened when the family moved to Fremont and his son Ryan reached T-ball

age. After coaching T-ball, the minors, majors and all-star teams, Ryan aged out of little league and Grivois took a step back from coaching again. However, when his daughter put her kids in the league, Grivois was back to coaching. “In 2011, when my grandkids got out here, I started all over again,” he said.

Apart from coaching, Grivois umpired, was vice president on the board of directors, and managed and trained others on how to run the snack shack.

“He would also be the guy that if nobody was there to volunteer he would hop in there and work the snack shack and have it open for the kids,” said Beck. “That’s the central community center for the league. That snack shack operation is kinda one of the keys to our success.”

As for his start with field maintenance, that was a no-brainer for Grivois. “I remember I asked a guy, ‘Who’s doing the lawns?’ because it was like a foot high. He said ‘At this point no one.’ So I said, ‘Where’s the lawn mover?’ and I’ve been doing it ever since.”

What Grivois is well known for now is his field maintenance, but what most might not know is how much of a help that is to the league. Unlike most field agreements, Vallejo Mills Elementary doesn’t charge NCLL for using the fields behind their school, but has an agreement with the league that they will maintain the premises in lue of payment. “We take care of all the maintenance and Wally is probably 95% of the maintenance that gets done as far as the general upkeep,” explained Beck.

Apart from all the hours of labor that Grivois has put into the league, his energy and positive attitude is what stands out the most when people meet him.

“No matter the situation he’s never negative,” said Beck. “Since I’m the president I like to vent some frustrations, things that go on, and Wally is always there so sometimes he’ll hear me complaining about things or talk about something. He’ll just quickly redirect me back into, ‘Hey, remember as long as the kids are having fun and are enjoying things, things are going great.’”

For Grivois it’s always been about creating a community for others to enjoy and feel a part of. “We were raised military, so we moved a lot,” he said. “We really never had a place to call home [...] especially me, I was the oldest of six. So this is my home. Morrison Canyon is my home and it’s always been something I wanted to make sure my grandkids and kids had. A place they call home.”

That sense of community has clearly been achieved as neighborhood kids, including his grandson Tyler, greeted Grivois before they headed out to the empty field to practice their batting. “Everywhere I go I’m known as Wally’s grandson,” said Tyler. “I strive to be like him, to help out like him.”

Although Grivois receives a lot of praise for his kind and generous spirit, he credits the community for all that he does. “I think that if it wasn’t for the people that are here, that are so welcoming, I might not be doing this all the time.” He credits the help he gets from the Fremont Unified School District employee who helps him with maintaining control of the gopher holes, to a volunteer dad who keeps the lawn mower running smoothly, to the women of the league who “get things done.”

Grivois spoke proudly about the league’s future and looked onto the field where his grandson and the neighborhood kids were practicing as he said, “It’s been here for 60 years and hopefully it’ll be here for another 60 years.”

● Little league volunteer Wally Grivois continues to create community

ALL STAR Wally Grivois has been a volunteer for Niles-Centerville Little League for over 20 years and has become a pillar of the league.

Keith Westra

Historic Rancho welcomes students

● Fourth graders can try hands-on activities

Submitted by Kelsey Camello

Rancho del Agua Caliente will be open to all 4th grade families for $5 per family on Saturday, May 17.

The rancho once belonged to Fulgencio Higuera during the rancho period of California’s history. It is now owned by the City of Fremont.

Students can see an adobe building— built in 1840—and learn about the hide and tallow trade. They can dip candles, design a brand, form an adobe brick, and brand a cow using paint, felt and authentic brands. Kids can even try their hands at roping the steer! There will be docents onsite, as well as a video about park restoration, and the museum will be open.

The day is great for students both exiting and entering 4th grade, plus their families! Families should feel free to bring a picnic lunch. A donation of $5 per family is greatly appreciated.

The event is hosted by the Washington Township Museum of Local History. Need more information? Call Dianne at 510.673.4813 or email mdholmes@comcast.net.

4th grade day at the Rancho Saturday, May 17

10am–2pm Rancho del Agua Caliente

47300 Rancho Higuera Rd., Fremont

510.673.4813

$5 per family

Quick! Help this y escape the Venus ytrap’s grip!

When something happens, there is usually something that caused it to happen. The cause comes rst, the e ect second. Here are some examples:

When the hairs on the inside of a Venus ytrap’s leaves are touched, the plant snaps shut.

Cause: touch the hairs E ect: plant snaps leaves closed

The Venus ytrap is a meat-eating, or carnivorous, plant. It is also quite lovely. That is why its name includes Venus. That is the name of the Roman goddess of love and beauty.

But don’t worry – a Venus ytrap won’t eat you. Mostly they eat bugs. They especially love mosquitoes and ies.

Jaws of Doom True or False Quiz

Make a guess about which of these statements are true and which are false. Then read the scientist’s notes about the Venus ytrap to check your answers.

Venus ytraps have teeth. 1.

Venus flytraps have little spikes around the leaves. But they are not teeth. They don’t chew. The plant uses digestive juices, much like those in your stomach, to eat insects.

Venus ytraps eat anything that falls into their mouth-like leaves. 3.

Venus ytraps only need bugs to survive. 2. Venus ytraps help keep bugs out of your house. 4. Its “mouth” shuts in under one second. 5.

Venus flytraps get much of their nutrition from the bugs they eat, but they also need water, sun and soil to survive.

How many ies can you nd on this page?

Snapping Up a Meal

Digestion of real food takes five to 12 days, after which the trap reopens. The insect's exoskeleton blows away in the wind or is washed away by rain.

Number the pictures in order.

If something not edible falls into a Venus flytrap, it will close up and try to digest it. But after about 12 hours, it will open its leaves and let the fake food fall out.

If a little rock is put inside the mouth-like leaves of a Venus ytrap, the leaves will snap shut. After about 12 hours, the leaves will open so the rock can drop out because it is something the plant can’t eat.

Which part of the above is the “cause?”

Dangers?

Venus ytraps aren’t dangerous to people, but people are endangering them. Venus ytraps are only found growing wild in one small area of the planet – in the grassy wetlands, or bogs, around Cape Fear, North Carolina. This area has just the right climate, amount of water and soil conditions.

Today the plant is threatened in the wild. The draining of bogs for farming and the building of shopping centers and houses has reduced the plant’s habitat and numbers. Less than 5% of the plants are left.

Sweet nectar around the edges of the Venus ytrap’s open leaves attract insects. As a bug moves across the surface drinking up this treat, it touches small, sensitive bristles on the Venus ytrap. These trigger hairs tell the plant when a possible meal has arrived. Then the plant’s “jaws” close very quickly, trapping the insect inside. The long cilia, hairs along the leaf edges, act like prison bars, preventing the insect from escaping. Several days later, after the insect has been digested, the leaves open and what’s left of the insect body blows away.

Flytrap is a compound word made by combining two smaller words: y and trap. Look at the pictures below. Draw a line between two pictures to make a compound word. Then write the word.

Look at a photograph in the newspaper. What do you think happened before the photo was taken? What do you think happened afterwards?

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

Which part is the “e ect?”

Look through the newspaper for an article that interests you. Can you nd one e ect and what caused it?

Cause: E ect:

COW KID Kids can try their hand at ‘steer roping.’

Courtesy of Washington Township Museum of Local History

One day I planted a magic seed Finish this story.

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Friendly & fun group open to men and women. For more information visit www.soireeseniors.com

Siminoff Daylight Masonic Lodge No. 850

Meets on 2nd Monday of every month, at 1:30 PM in Siminoff Masonic Center on campus of Masonic Homes of California, 34400 Mission Blvd., Union City, CA 94587, 510-476-4825

The historic Shinn House

1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA. Open for public tours $4 adults, $2 children (7-13) on the first Wednesday of each month, and third Sunday of each month from 1pm to 4pm. Groups of six or more need to make a reservation, groups of five or less are welcome without a reservation. We will enforce current local CDC guidelines. All tours are Docent led and last about one hour. More information and group reservations email mphf.secretary@ gmail.com

Tri-Cities Women’s Club

Meets on the third Tuesday, Elk’s Club on Farwell Drive, 9:15 - Cards & Games, 11:30 - Lunch, 1:00 - Program & Meeting Group meeting monthly/bimonthly: bridge, lunch bunch, Rummikub, bocce ball & book club. For more information call 510-673-0877

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Across

1 Flower you might buy her (13)

7 Deceive (6)

10 Rafter connectors (3,5)

12 Dies (out) (6)

14 City on the Fulda. (6)

16 Den item (6,5)

18 Carrier to Copenhagen (3)

19 3.14 (2)

20 Prop in many an action film (7,3)

24 Molecules with two oxygen atoms (8)

25 G. Gordon Liddy’s peepers? (10)

27 Angular head? (3)

28 Certain Londoner (7)

29 Programmer’s 850-word vocabulary? (5,7)

30 Corridors (8)

32 Blood’s fluid (5)

34 “Frankenfood” letters (3)

35 Brit’s sour candy (4,4)

36 “No Excuses” artist Meghan (7)

37 “Trust ___” (1937 hit) (3)

38 Digits denoting the degree of accuracy (11,7)

40 Exec, e.g. (3)

42 Desert during a crisis (5,2,3,5)

43 Bill in fashion (3)

44 “___ rang?” (3)

45 Color similar to turquoise (4,4)

46 Absolute value of probability theory and statistics, for short (3)

48 “Details to come” (abbr.) (3)

49 Collar extensions (6)

50 Belonging to (2)

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1 Scale (5)

2 “Killing Me Softly with His Song” singer Flack (7)

3 Mrs., abroad (3)

4 Former Serbian capital (3)

5 Napoleon, for one (abbr.) (3)

6 Norse Fate (4)

7 Enjoys the sunshine (5)

8 Cold-storage candidates (4)

9 Wycliffe’s followers. (8)

11 Second grade homework (14,5)

13 Grammatical no-no (8,10)

15 Tre + tre (3)

17 Potentially disastrous neighbor #2 (9,5)

19 Be exultant (5)

21 Cook discovery of 1777 (9,6)

22 They have remote access (5,8)

23 Site of chariot races (6,7)

25 Chest protector (3)

26 “Egad!” (2,6)

27 Address for pop songwriters? (3,3,5)

31 Workers in booths (10)

33 Cable channel (3)

39 High-hatter (4)

41 Confute (5)

47 Execute (2)

● Sudoku

ACTIVITIES&EVENTS

WED MAY 7

Bilingual Citizenship Small Group

Tutoring: Tailed for learners with low literacy levels, this program focuses on the English portion of the Naturalization test. Hayward Public Library, 27300 Patrick Avenue. 10:30-11:30am, hayward.librarycalendar.com.

Chat & Connect: English Conversation Club for Kids: Let’s have fun chatting and learning from each other! English learners can enhance their speaking skills, while native speakers explore new cultures. Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd. 4-5pm, aclibrary.bibliocommons.com, 510.745.1400.

Día Storytime with First 5: Come celebrate Día de los Niños with Union City Library and First 5! We will be sharing a storytime in Spanish and English to celebrate stories, reading, and childhood. Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Road. 10:30-

11am, aclibrary.bibliocommons.com, 510.745.1464.

Food access: Grocery giveaway: Food access is vital for maintaining a healthy community by fostering healthy eating habits and contributing to better long-term health outcomes. If you need additional assistance call 2-1-1 or visit 211alamedacounty.org Church, 22117 Meekland Ave. 8am-1pm 211alamedacounty.org.

Free after school meal: Newark Unified School District is providing a free after school meal. For ages 1-18 only. Children and youth must be present. Food will be distributed in the library lobby while supplies last. 37055 Newark Blvd. 3:15-4pm, aclibrary.bibliocommons.com, 510.284.0675.

Imaginarium “Lemuria - A World of Wonder”: This immersive walk-through experience will take guests through the hidden world of “Lemuria,” brimming with gardens and forests brought to life. Great Mall,

447 Great Mall Drive. 7-10pm, $18$98. imaginarium360.com.

Manitas en Acción: This program is run in Spanish where children will do a combination of reading books out loud, hands-on crafts and will learn about their culture. 37055 Newark Blvd. 4-5pm, aclibrary.bibliocommons.com, 510.284.0675.

Online English Conversation Circle: Online English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English speaking skills. Hayward Library, 835 C Street. hayward.librarycalendar.com.

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

Teen Advisory Group Meeting: A group of teens that meets once a month

to give feedback about the library and plan library events. Hayward Library, 835 C Street. 4:30-5:30pm, hayward.librarycalendar.com.

THU MAY 8

Asian American and Pacific Islander Exhibit: The exhibition includes artwork and cultural items from our many different Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. HAHS Museum, 22380 Foothill Blvd. 11am-3pm, 510.581.0223.

Babytime (Manor Branch): Rhymes, songs and books for your pre-walking baby, ages 2-12 months and their parent/caregiver. Washington Manor Branch Library, 1241 Manor Blvd. 9:30amsanleandro.org.

BACS: Emergency Housing Help: Bay Area Community Services help with housing questions. Hayward Public Library, 27300 Patrick Avenue. 1-3pm, hayward.librarycalendar.com.

Caregiver Cafe: Join us for a conversation with behavioral specialists to discuss how to create limits and consequences with our children. Union City Library, 2450 Stevenson Blvd. 10:30-11:30am, Free., 510.745.1464.

Green Tie Gala: Tri-CED’s 45th Anniversary: Tri-CED is turning 45 - Please join us to celebrate our 45th Anniversary! Masonic Homes of California, 34400 Mission Boulevard. 6-9pm, eventbrite.com.

Legal and Health Insights: Learn how to reduce your risk of heart disease and build a happier heart. Hayward Public Library, 27300 Patrick Avenue. 2-4pm, hayward.librarycalendar.com.

WILD WEST Kick off Rowell Ranch’s upcoming rodeo with their annual parade on Saturday, May 10.

Courtesy of Rotary Castro Valley

Birth Marriage

ANITA JEAN SPILLANE FLACK

November 18, 1933 – April 21, 2025

Anita Jean Spillane Flack, 91, resident of Fremont for 64 years, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025.

Anita was born on November 18, 1933 in San Francisco, California to Daniel and Blanche Spillane. She met and married the love of her life David T. Flack Sr. and they went on to have six children. She attended college where she received her bachelor’s degree, after her children were grown.

She was a devout catholic. Anita volunteered at Fremont’s first TTY center, as a teletypewriter assisting the deaf. As part of the Restoration of Mission San Jose, she even painted the organ while a mass was going on. She worked for the Fremont Unified School District as an accountant. She was an avid reader, gardener, cook, artist, textile artist and amateur doctor. She enjoyed singing and playing piano, which after her stroke she lost.

Anita is survived by her daughters, Mary Elizabeth Flack-Meza and Susan Marie Flack, her sons, Daniel Preston Flack, David Thomas Flack Jr., and Stephen Patrick Flack and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her loving husband David Thomas Flack Sr., her son, Christopher Anthony Flack, her sister, Norma Stagg and her brother Frank Spillane.

A visitation will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and services will begin at 11:00 AM at Berge Pappas Smith Chapel of the Angels, 40842 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA. The burial will take place directly following the services at Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Mission Rd., Colma.

SACHI FUDENNA

April 22, 1929 – April 30, 2025

Sachi Fudenna, age 96, long term resident of Fremont, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025.

Sachi is predeceased by her husband, Takeo, and two children, John and Nikki. She is survived by her sister, Michi Handa, her four sons, Leonard (Terry), Frank (Kristy), Bob (Elaine), and Steve (Lynne), fourteen grandchildren, and seventeen great grandchildren.

Sachi lived a full life. She was a constant source of love and encouragement to all her family and friends and will be deeply missed.

Her funeral service is Friday, May 9, 2025, 1 p.m. at Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church, 32975 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA.

Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900

FD1007

Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900

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

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

Steve Daly

Jing Li Yu

Resident of Union City

December 30, 1960 – April 30, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Jing Li Yu

Resident of Fremont

Cristina Ursua

January 21, 1961 – May 14, 2024

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Union City

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

January 2, 1939 – April 30, 2025

Naulla Sarah Chang

Lillian Valentin

Resident of Fremont

February 27, 1962 – April 28, 2025

February 27, 1962 – May 11, 2024

Resident of Fremont

Terry Bracken

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

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

Resident of Redwood City April 22, 1956 – April 15, 2025

Carlos Perez De Leon

Mario J. Ledesma

Carlos Perez De Leon

Resident of Newark

Resident of Union City

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

Sister Mary Louis Seal

Resident of Fremont

November 18, 1930 – May 1, 2025

Keith Winner Resident of Newark

Sachi Fudenna

Resident of Fremont

Keith Winner Resident of Newark March 20, 1954 – May

March 20, 1954 – May 23, 2024

April 22, 1929 – April 30, 2025

Denise Stone

Resident of Fremont

May 6, 1941 – April 28, 2025

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

Martin Hernandez

Resident of Hayward January 12, 1968 – May

John Anderson

Resident of Milpitas

June 14, 1967 – April 27, 2025

Gopal Mathur

Jeannette Frary

Jeannette Frary Resident of Fremont

Resident of Fremont

July 5, 1941 – May 22, 2024

Resident of Danville

July 5, 1941 – May 22,

August 8, 1938 – April 24, 2025

Kumar Banerjea

Frank Mendoza

Resident of Mt. View

Resident of Fremont

Kumar Banerjea

October 19, 1933 – April 23, 2025

Roberto De Leon

Resident of Mt. View

July 31,1930 – May 22, 2024

July 31,1930 – May 22,

Resident of Dublin

April 8, 1967 – April 21, 2025

Anita Spillane-Flack

Resident of Fremont

Ruth Ferretti Fonseca

Resident of Fremont

November 4, 1933 – May 11, 2024

Resident of Union City

September 2, 1977 – April 26, 2025

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Joe (Mexican Joe) B. Jasso

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

Resident of Newark September 23, 1947 – April 16, 2025

John P. Duarte

Resident of Fremont

John P. Duarte

Mary F. Smith

Resident of Fremont

April 7, 1945 – May 6, 2024

August 2, 1922 – April 15, 2025

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Charlotte M. Holguin

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

Resident of Newark July 7, 1970 - April 6, 2025

Cesar A. Silva

Resident of Hayward

Cesar A. Silva

Richard Silacci

August 7, 1956 – May 6, 2024

Resident of Hayward

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Fremont March 3, 1940 – April 10, 2025

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

Christina F. Clem

Estrellita T. Garcia

Resident of Fremont April 1, 1979 – April 7, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Estrellita T. Garcia

December 8, 1944 – May 5, 2024

Willard Walker

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Newark February 10, 1948 – April 9, 2025

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

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

Andres Millan Ylarde

Velma J. Hunt

Resident of Fremont

December 9, 1932 – April 8, 2025

February 4, 1926 – May 4, 2024

Andres Millan Ylarde

November 18, 1933 – April 21, 2025

Satya Suri

Resident of Fremont

August 15, 1952 – May

Saroj Verma

October 1, 1929 – April 20, 2025

Ananthalakshmi

Resident of India

Ruth Ferretti Fonseca Resident of Fremont August 15, 1952 – May 21, 2024 Saroj Verma Resident of India September 3, 1938 – May 21,

September 3, 1938 – May

Venkataramaiah

Resident of San Jose

March 11, 1948 – April 20, 2025

Annette Fagundes

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

Jose Quintana

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Fremont April 4, 1951 – May 20,

January 4, 1974 – April 17, 2025

Govinda Rao Degala Resident of India

Ramkumar Goel

Resident of San Francisco

Govinda Rao Degala

February 1, 1958 – May 17,

Resident of India

June 30, 1934 – April 16, 2025

February 1, 1958 – May

Bernard Thien

Resident of Fremont

February 3, 1929 – April 15, 2025

Ngoc Nguyen Resident of Cupertino November 16, 1936 – May 17,

Prakash Dadlani

Resident of Fremont

Ngoc Nguyen Resident of Cupertino

November 16, 1936 – May

March 2, 1944 – April 12, 2025

Victor Palmberg Sr. Resident of Fremont

Sharda Patel

Resident of Mountain View

October 13, 1926 – May 16,

Victor Palmberg

Resident of Fremont

Albert A. Groat, DDS

Fremont Memorial Chapel

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Fremont April 7, 1933 – April 5, 2025

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

Carla Lee Miller

April 16, 1928 – April 12, 2025

Santosh Goel

October 13, 1926 – May

Thomas Handley

Resident of Saratoga

Resident of Fremont

October 25, 1939 – April 11, 2025

Anita G. Valdez

Resident of Newark

September 11, 1971 – May 1, 2024

June 9, 1934 – April 5, 2025

Carla Lee Miller

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Newark

September 11, 1971 – May 1, 2024

Pero “Pete” Bagoje

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Fremont

May 1, 1943 – April 28, 2024

Pero “Pete” Bagoje

Renee Castro

Thomas Handley

March 17, 1952 – May 16, 2024

Resident of Fremont

November 11, 1959 – April 10, 2025

March 17, 1952 – May

Yvonne Bemore

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

Resident of Rodeo

Jose Silva

REQUEST FOR QUOTES FROM CERTIFIED

PUBLI C NOTICES

DBE/MBE/WBE/SBE/DVBE/VOSB/SBRA/HUBzone

SUBS AND SUPPLIERS FOR:

Union Sanitary District (“USD”)

Enhanced Treatment & Site Upgrades Program, Phase 1B

District Project No. 800-557

REVISED BID DATE: May 21st, 2025 at 2:00 PM California State Revolving Fund Programs, Clean Water & Drinking Water SRF (CASRF/CWSRF/DWSRF) and WIFIA Funded Project with DBE Requirements, Participation is Encouraged CA Water Board/EPA DBE Participation Forms Required from Certified Subs/Suppliers

We are soliciting quotes for the following Divisions and items of work: For Divisions 01 thru 46, including, but not limited to: CAS/Roadway Signs, Clear & Grub, Erosion Control, Landscaping & Irrigation, AC Paving, Cold Plane AC, CIDH, Rebar, Painting & Coatings, Underground Utilities, Fencing, Metal Railing, Striping, Electrical ( Subs must complete Electrical Prequal forms ), Minor Concrete, Welding, Aggregates (Crushed Stone, Agg Base & Sand), Ready Mix Concrete, Concrete Pumping, Welded Steel Pipe, Underground Pipe Products (Steel/PVC/CPVC/DIP/HDPE), Misc. Metals Iron & Steel, Trucking, HAZ MAT Trucking, SWPP Plan & Materials, Lead Compliance Plan, Geotextile Materials, Underground Precast, St reet Sweeping, Traffic Control, Sheet Pile Installation, Dewatering, Mechanical Equipment (Furnish & Install) , Vibration Monitoring, Asbestos Monitoring, Survey, Quality Control Testing, Temporary Pumping Systems, Shoring & Excavation, Hazardous Materials Remediation, Demolition, Grouting, Epoxy Resin, Concrete Formwork, Concrete Repairs, Joints in Concrete, Masonry, Glass Fiber & Resin Fabrication, Rough Carpentry, Damp Proofing, Built Up Bituminous Roofing, Roof Specialties & Accessories, Roof Fall Protection System, Firestopping, Fiberglass Doors & Frames, Translucent Wall Assemblies, Glass & Glazing, Louvers, Polyurethane MIC Coatings, Hardware, Joint Fillers, Sealants & Caulking, Skylight Protection Screen, Louvers, Painting & Coatings, Epoxy MIC Coating Systems, Polyurethane MIC Coatings, Canopies, Steel Laboratory Cabinets & Accessories, Metal Building System, Hydro Pneumatic Bladder Tank, Manual/Electric Actuators, Cathodic Protection System, Plumbing, HVAC, Pipe Supports, Process Piping Valves, Cranes & Hoists, Instrumentation and Controls, Pumps, Polyethylene Storage Tanks, Automatic Refrigerated Samplers, Mixers and Automatic Straining Equipment Non-DBE Subs/Suppliers: You will be expected to carry a proportionate percentage of 2 nd-tier participation with your quote. 2nd-tier participation will be evaluated with your price. 100% performance and payment bonds will be required for the full amount of the subcontract price. Please contact us for any assistance to this solicitation, including obtaining bonding, insurance, equipment, materials and/or supplies. Provide subcontractor and supplier scopes/quotes as early as possible to enable estimators to perform a thorough evaluation of all scopes/quotes received. Quotes will be broken down into comparable packages as reasonably necessary to facilitate participation Quotes must be valid for the same duration as specified by the Owner for Contract Award. We are signatory to Operators, Laborers, Cement Masons, Carpenters & Pile Drivers Unions. Non-signatory subs will be required to sign an agreement for trades covered under our union a greements. We intend to work cooperatively with subcontractors/suppliers for all bid items you are licensed and qualified to perform. Bid items can be split to facilitate participation from all certified firms. We will reimburse for bond premium up to 2%. Firms must possess & provide current contractor’s license number & DIR Registration number on the quote Firms must possess insurance and workers compensation coverage meeting project requirements. Waiver of Subrogation is required. Please contact us for any assistance required by your firm. Subcontractors will be required to execute our standard subcontract agreement and agree to the standard general terms & conditions. Please contact us by email if you would like copies for review prior to bid day.

Contract Documents and related project information, including future Addenda, is available and can be downloaded for FREE from our Box ftp site by email request. You can also purchase a USB from Union Sanitary District for $75 to become an official planholder. Documents downloaded online from BIDNET will be locked and contain a watermark. Please send the email request to NORCALBIDS@flatironcorp.com for access to plans & specs on our BOX ftp site. If you would like to speak to an estimator for a specific scope or work, please email us and we can schedule a virtual or in person appointment to review project docs.

Please email ALL Scopes/Quotes to: NorCalBids@flatironcorp.com Flatiron Dragados West LLC f/k/a Flatiron West, Inc. 1200 Concord Avenue, Suite 465 Concord, CA 94520 Phone 707-742-6000 Fax 707-746-1603 Equal Opportunity Employer License No. 772589

CNS3917094

CIVIL

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 25CV120196

Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

Petition of: STANLEY LI for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner STANLEY SHENG LI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

ALYSSA LI to ALYSSA LOVE LI RYDER LI to RYDER WISE LI

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: AUGUST 29, 2025, Time: 9:30AM, 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: WHATS HAPPENING TRI CITY VOICE

Date: APR 25, 2025

THOMAS J, NIXON

Judge of the Superior Court

5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/25

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 25CV115270

CNS-3921728#

Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

Petition of: JUVY MANUEL LISING for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner JUVY MANUEL LISING filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JUVY MANUEL LISING to JUVY MANUEL LAVITORIA

Notice of Hearing:

Date: 07/18/2025, Time: 9:30AM, Dept.: 514, Room: -The address of the court is 24405 AMADOR ST., HAYWARD, CA 94544

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

Date: 03/17/2025

THOMAS NIXON

Judge of the Superior Court 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/25

CNS-3914491#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 614133

Fictitious Business Name(s): VIVA LUMIERE WELLNESS, 399 WHEAT GRASS TERRACE, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): VIVA LUMIERE VENTURES, LLC, 399 WHEAT GRASS

TERRACE, FREMONT, CA 94539

Business conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF FREMONT ZONING ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF FREMONT WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL. SAID PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT 3:00 P.M., ON TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025, AT THE CITY OF FREMONT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER, NILES CONFERENCE ROOM, 39550 LIBERTY STREET, FREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AT WHICH TIME ANY AND ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY APPEAR AND BE HEARD.

WASHINGTON HEALTH URGENT CARE CLINIC - ZAP – 2678-2682 Mowry Avenue –PLN2025-00136 - To consider a Zoning Administrator Permit to operate an urgent care clinic located in the Washington West shopping center in the Central Community Plan Area; and to consider a categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and find the project is not subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as the project is consistent with the General Plan, for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified. Each of the foregoing provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance.

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

For further information on any of the above items, contact the respective project planner above for that particular project.

* NOTICE *

If you challenge the decision of the Zoning Administrator in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator at, or prior to, the public hearing.

CLIFFORD NGUYEN ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

CNSB # 3922546

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].)

VIVA LUMIERE VENTURES, LLC S/ VIVIAN M. YU , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 04/25/2025.

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

5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/25

CNS-3922641#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 614014

Fictitious Business Name(s):

RYE COOKIN, 321 DUTCHESS LANE, HAYWARD, CA 94544 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

RYE COOKIN LLC, 321 DUTCHESS LANE, HAYWARD, CA 94544

Business conducted by: a limited liability company

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/05/2025. 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].)

RYE COOKIN LLC S/ JERRY CABONCE , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 04/18/2025.

CNS-3920229#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 613625

Fictitious Business Name(s): MR DRAIN - MR RESCUE PLUMBING ELECTRIC HEATING AND AIR, 4231 BUSINESS CENTER DR # 12, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): SERVICE RESCUE INC, 4231 BUSINESS CENTER DR # 12, FREMONT, CA 94538

Business conducted by: a Corporation

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

SERVICE RESCUE INC

S/ MIAN AHMED , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 04/02/2025.

4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/25

CNS-3920228#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 613792

Fictitious Business Name(s): 1. ITSMITREAT, 2. MITREAT, 41352 KATHLEAN ST, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): SWATI SHAH, 41352 KATHLEAN ST, FREMONT, CA 94538

Business conducted by: an Individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. 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/ SWATI SHAH, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 04/10/2025.

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).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 613519

Fictitious Business Name(s): LUMINA JEMS, 3252 GUILLERMO PL, HAYWARD, CA 94542 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): MELISSA WONG, 3252 GUILLERMO PL, HAYWARD, CA 94542

Business conducted by: an Individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/08/2025. 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/ MELISSA WONG, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/28/2025.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 578092

The following person(s)

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CA 94568

DOO SUNG WON, 360 MAIDENBROOK LN., SACRAMNETO, CA 95823

JANINE JUNGHEE WON, 4971 PUPERGLEN TER., DUBLIN, CA 94568

This business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP

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/ SUNG CHUL WON

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 03/24/2025.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 613731

Fictitious Business Name(s):

DESI BIRD CO. / DESI BIRD COMPANY, 4137 BAY ST., FREMONT, CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): URBAN HEARTH LLC, 4137 BAY ST., FREMONT, CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/09/2025

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/ SHUAYS ZARAR

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 04/07/2025

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 613686

Fictitious Business Name(s): SHAKTI UTAMA, 23595 CABOT BLVD. STE. 115, HAYWARD, CA 94545 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): MIDDLEWAY INTERNATIONAL, INC, 23595 CABOT BLVD. STE. 115, HAYWARD, CA 94545

Business conducted by: a Corporation

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on MAY 06, 2014. 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].)

MIDDLEWAY INTERNATIONAL, INC

S/ NHI B HUA , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 04/04/2025.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 613531

Fictitious Business Name(s): PLANETMAGPIE, 2762 BAYVIEW DRIVE, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): MAGPIE INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS, 2762 BAYVIEW DRIVE, FREMONT, CA 94538

Business conducted by: a Corporation

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/01/2010. 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].)

MAGPIE INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS

S/ ROBERT DOUGLAS , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/31/2025.

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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). 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/25

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 613362

Fictitious Business Name(s): DRY CLEAN 580, 3937 E. CASTRO VALLEY BLVD., CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): SUNG CHUL WON, 3937 E. CASTRO VALLEY BLVD., CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552

Business conducted by: an Individual

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/21/2001.

S/ SUNG CHUL WON, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/24/2025.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 613166

Fictitious Business Name(s): BLOOM CHIROPRACTIC, 39675 CEDAR BLVD SUITE 145, NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

M RANGEL CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS, PC, 39675 CEDAR BLVD SUITE 145, NEWARK, CA 94560

Business conducted by: a Corporation

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/10/2025.

S/ MONIQUE RANGEL ,

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/17/2025.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 613035

Fictitious Business Name(s): DUMPLING QUEUE, 34360 FREMONT BLVD., FREMONT, CA 94555 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): LEI BING INC., 34360 FREMONT BLVD., FREMONT, CA 94555 Business conducted by: a Corporation

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/01/2025.

LEI BING INC. S/ BING LU , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/10/2025.

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MAILING ADDRESS: 7755 COUNTRY LN, PLEASANTON, CA 94566

Registrant(s): YUQI XIE, 7755 COUNTRY LN, PLEASANTON, CA 94566

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/15/2014

/s/ YUQI XIE

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 04/09/2025 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.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 613757

Fictitious Business Name(s): DANISH ZONE FURNITURE, 1948 REPUBLIC AVE., SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577, County of ALAMEDA

S/ VICTORIA BARRY DDS INC.

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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 613462

Fictitious Business Name(s): DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN, 4213 FIRST ST, LIVERMORE, CA 94551 County of ALAMEDA MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 1578, ORINDA, CA 94563

Registrant(s): AGA ENTERPRISES, INC., P O BOX 1578, ORINDA, CA 94563

Business conducted by: a Corporation

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 613357

Fictitious Business Name(s):

CENTRAL BUSINESS RESOURCES, 37389 3RD ST, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

TINA HOBBS, 37389 3RD ST, FREMONT, CA 94536

Business conducted by: an Individual

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/01/2015. 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 03/21/2025.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 613542

Fictitious Business Name(s): BOYES CUSTOM DESIGNS, 435 SPETTI DR, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): NATHAN BOYES, 435 SPETTI DR, FREMONT, CA 94536

TRACEY TASSELLI-BOYES, 435 SPETTI DR, FREMONT, CA 94536

Business conducted by: a Married Couple

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/28/2025.

S/ TRACEY L. TASSELLI-BOYES

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/31/2025.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 613087

Fictitious Business Name(s):

DOWNTOWN OAKLAND DENTAL, 1730 FRANKLIN ST. STE. 302, OAKLAND, CA 94612 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): VICTORIA BARRY DDS INC., 1730 FRANKLIN ST. STE. 302, OAKLAND, CA 94612

Business conducted by: a Corporation

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].)

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/26/2025. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].)

AGA ENTERPRISES, INC.

S/ ALI KARACHI , This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/26/2025.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 613594

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Fictitious Business Name(s): CHANG JIAN STEEL, 1675 GARDNER BLVD, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): JIAN LIANG WU, 1675 GARDNER BLVD, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577, County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ JIAN LIANG WU This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 04/01/2025

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 613565

Fictitious Business Name(s):

APARTMENT RESOURCE SOLUTIONS / ONG STRONG AUTO GROUP, 39899 BALENTINE DR STE #200, NEWARK, CA 94560, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): ONG STRONG, LLC, 36814 VHERRY ST #112, NEWARK, CA 94560

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 03/31/2025

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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: JOHN AVER, 918 ZENON WAY, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, Telephone: 7148341830 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/25

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MAHALAKSHMI RUDRABHATLA CASE NO. 25PR115040

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

MAHALAKSHMI RUDRABHATLA

A Petition for Probate has been filed by HARISH KUMAR DHARURI in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA.

The Petition for Probate requests that HARISH KUMAR DHARURI 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 MAY 16, 2025 at 9:45 AM in Dept. 202 Room located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY 94704, BERKELEY COURTHOUSE.

REMOTE APPEARANCE:

The Court allows, but does not require, all parties who wish to attend the hearing on the above date and time, including those who wish to state objections, to appear by audio or video technology. The parties should consult the court’s website for the specific telephonic and video applications available. The parties may also contact the probate clerk in the respective department for information concerning remote appearances. Parties must be present at least five (5) minutes before the scheduled hearing time.

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

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

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

Petitioner/Attorney for Petitioner: HOWARD E. KANE, ESQ., LAW OFFICE OF HOWARD E. KANE, 4120 KUHNLE AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94605, Telephone: (510) 292-0193 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/25

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TRUSTEE SALES

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23-955729-AB

Order No.: 02-23001927 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/19/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MOHAMMAD H YOUSUFZAI, AND ZARGOHNA K YOUSUFZAI Recorded: 9/28/2005 as Instrument No. 2005417108 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/29/2025 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: On the Fallon Street Steps of the Alameda County Courthouse located at 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,178,654.33 The purported property address is: 2977 MIRALOMA WAY, UNION CITY, CA 945871542 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 463-0099-092 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using

the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-955729-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 619-645-7711, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-955729-AB to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE OVER BIDDERS: For postsale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use file number CA-23-955729-AB and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www.qualityloan. com. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payoff Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-23-955729-AB IDSPub #0247881 4/29/2025 5/6/2025 5/13/2025 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/25 CNS-3918219#

T.S. No. 131867-CA APN: 483-15-79 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/25/2024. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 6/4/2025 at 12:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/3/2024 as Instrument No. 2024057023 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: LUISA M. FOLEY, A SINGLE WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE FALLON ST. EMERGENCY EXIT OF THE

Public Notices Deadline: Noon Wednesday

ALAMEDA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON ST. , OAKLAND, CA 94612 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3818 SHINGLEWOOD CT # 10, UNION CITY, CA 94587 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $496,210.72 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 131867-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 131867-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 3133319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/25 CNS-3917980#

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander community

● Hayward Area Historical Society presents Asian art exhibit

Submitted by Marcess Owings, Hayward Area Historical Society

Hayward Area Historical Society (HAHS) in partnership with the Hayward Arts Coun -

cil (HAC) presents an exhibition celebrating our Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Opening May 8, the exhibition in the second floor art and history galleries runs until September 13 at the HAHS Museum in downtown Hayward.

HAHS executive director Diane Curry said, “This area is one of the most diverse in the state and all of the different languages and cultures are part of the stories that make the Hayward area unique.

This exhibition provides an opportunity to explore traditions from many different countries that have significant populations in the Hayward area today.”

The first free public program for the exhibition is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 11:30am at the HAHS Museum. Local artist Ruey Syrop will give a lesson on Chinese calligraphy.

On Saturday, June 14, at 11:30am, volunteers from the Eden Township Japanese American Citizen League and the

Eden Japanese Community Center join for a workshop on the art of origami. All supplies are provided and programs are free, but registration is required at haywardareahistory.org.

Asian American and Pacific Islander art exhibit Through Sept 13, 2025 Hayward Area Historical Museum 22380 Foothill Blvd, Hayward

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