Tri-City Voice September 9, 2025 by Weeklys

Promoting individuals

Student club promotes research and academic development. 12

Joshua’s Gift opens up autism discussion

● Fremont Police Department alert system helps deescalate encounters

By Roelle Balan

Not everyone knows about autism and what autism looks like. Some people may not know how to approach an autistic person. That was the gist of the “Community Discussion on Autism” event held at the Fremont Downtown Event Center on Friday evening, Aug. 29. It was hosted by Fremont nonprofit Joshua’s Gift and the Fremont Police Department (FPD).

More than 40 people attended the community town hall. Representatives from the Newark and Milpitas Police Departments also attended to learn more about CODE JOSHUA, an emergency alert and registry system launched in April of this year by nonprofit Joshua’s Gift and the FPD.

The purpose of the database is for police to respond to 911 calls regarding autistic individuals with compassion and understanding. The FPD said about 200 people with IDDs, or Intellectual Development Dis-

Spooky season arrives

● Haunted train tickets kick off fall season of haunted houses, Dia de los Muertos, Diwali and harvest festivals

By staff

Fall and Halloween paraphernalia crept into big box stores in July, and Spirit Halloweens started haunting empty stores in August; the beginning of September gives permission to officially celebrate the start of fall. Through the next two months, cities, parks and community organizations around the Tri-City Area will hold events for upcoming holidays and the season.

Tickets for the Haunted Train at Ardenwood go on sale early, starting Sept. 15, and usually sell out quickly. This train ride through carved pumpkins and Halloween displays with actors in costume takes place after nightfall but offers a playfully spooky approach appropriate for young children. The train has been chugging for 30 years, and this year rides take place on Oct. 17–19 and 24–26. Jacque Burgess, a volunteer at the Railroad Museum at Arden-

wood, recalls how the event got started when she complained to a friend about having nowhere to take her four-year-old granddaughter for Halloween. The friend suggested creating an event that would also be a fundraiser for the railroad museum.

“The first year we took plastic shopping bags, stuffed [them] with paper, drew eyes on them, and hung them in the grove of Eucalyptus trees,” says Burgess. “This friend also had some inflatable Halloween ghosts, pumpkins, and a silly Frankenstein which we placed in between the trees. It got more elaborate as the years went by.

Marketing the markets

Bay Area farmers’ markets have unique must-tries. 6

Kindness kits

Scout packs care kits for cancer patients. 15

Friendly Ghost Fall flash fiction takes spooky theme. 18

New year, new field Newark high school celebrates new sports facility. 23

Mexico v. Japan National teams bring out Bay Area fandom. 24

CURIOUS CHARACTERS The haunted train will ride through the eucalyptus forest at Ardenwood, encountering actors in costume such as the Ghost Bride.

Courtesy of Jacque Burgess

Pumpkins carved by Ruth Tyson will be on display at the Haunted Train ride for both weekends.

How Worried Should You be about Prostate Cancer?

Local family medicine physician explains importance of screening

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer for men, but how to deal with it and what it involves remains unclear for many. It is a cancer specifically of the prostate gland, a gland associated with producing fluid for semen that also affects the flow of urine. Prostate cancer becomes increasingly common in men as they age, so much so that as men reach their 90s it is more common than not.

For some, that means it isn’t serious and they don’t believe it to be a concern, but the reality is very different according to Dr. Steven Curran, a primary care provider with Washington Health Medical Group. “It can affect men as young as 40 and becomes more common as they age. Symptoms can be deceiving because they are very similar to prostate enlargement. But like any cancer, it can be very dangerous if cells grow unchecked and spread to other parts of

the body. It can destroy your quality of life or lead to premature death,” he explains.

Dr. Curran grew up in Nebraska where he completed his undergraduate training at the University of Nebraska in Omaha. He received his medical degree from Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, Missouri, and completed his residency at the Family Practice Center, East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. He is board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Curran has been practicing in Fremont and Newark since 1990.

The signs of prostate cancer, while similar to those of an enlarged prostate, include issues with urine flow and blood in the urine or semen; however, it can also be present without symptoms. Dr. Curran notes that risk factors for prostate cancer include a family history of prostate cancer, age, and ethnic background — with African Americans being much more prone to the disease.

According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight men will get prostate cancer at some point, with the average age of initial diagnosis about 67. While prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer in men, the death rate from prostate cancer is declining because of advances in prostate cancer screening.

In his experience, the particular challenge with prostate cancer is identifying the clinically significant forms of cancer at the right time and then doing the right intervention. For example, if a man in his 90s develops a slow-growing prostate cancer, the cancer would have no significant impact on his quality of life or life expectancy. His physician would monitor the cancer. Whereas, if a younger man developed the same cancer, the impact to his quality of life would be much more significant and a different course of treatment would be needed.

Fortunately, modern screening techniques are straightforward, using the prostate specific antigen (PSA)

“But like any cancer, it can be very dangerous if cells grow unchecked and spread to other parts of the body. It can destroy your quality of life or lead to premature death.”

Steven Curran, MD

blood test. Men should discuss their need for screening with their physician starting at age 50. There are other, more complete tests that can be performed, but he says the PSA test is a great first step. Advanced imaging techniques, such as multiparametric MRI, are now being used to improve the accuracy of prostate cancer diagnosis and guide treatment decisions. There are a range of treatment options available.

Dr. Curran stresses the importance of dispelling the notion that men can simply ignore prostate cancer. He points out that it is common for men to put off or ignore prioritizing their health, and cautions men and their loved ones that this is a case where being proactive can definitely pay off. “Testing makes sense. It changes outcomes. I encourage people to learn more and understand more.”

For more information on Dr. Curran, visit mywtmf.com/find-a-doctor/ steven-a-curran-md/ or scan the below QR code.

39th Annual Top Hat Gala Brings Emerald City Magic

Gala Supports Washington Health’s da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot and Robotics Program

A trip to the Emerald City via Fremont may soon be in your future when the Washington Health Foundation (WHF) hosts its 39th annual Top Hat Gala on Saturday, Oct. 11. Step behind the curtain and into a world where magic meets medicine at our Wicked-themed gala, raising funds for Washington Health’s da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot and Robotics Program. Your journey begins in a whimsical garden reception, where Glinda-approved bubbles meet Wicked-inspired cocktails. Then follow the yellow brick road to a delectable multicourse dinner in our very own Emerald City, where wonder awaits at every turn. The evening sparkles with a spellbinding dinner show, live auction excitement, after-dinner dancing, and a cozy outdoor lounge to relax under the stars of Oz. Master of Ceremonies, Alex Savidge, of KTVU FOX 2, will guide the evening with charm worthy of the Wizard himself.

The first Top Hat Gala in 1986 brought together community members and leaders, business owners, philanthropists and other Silicon Valley partners to financially support Washington Health (WH) initiatives. In the 38 years since, the Foundation has raised millions to benefit WH programs and services. This year will be no different, as supporters from across the region will turn out to help the health system continue its commitment to bringing high-quality, cutting-edge, academic-level care to patients in the health care district.

Funds raised at Top Hat will shape the future of health care with the da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot and Robotics Program at Washington Health. Washington Health’s Surgical Robotics Program, anchored by the da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot, is revolutionizing the way Washington Health performs surgeries across

multiple specialties — from urology and gynecology to general surgery, cardiology, thoracic and orthopedic procedures. Robotic-assisted surgery offers unmatched precision, smaller incisions, reduced risk of infection, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery times. These benefits directly translate into better patient outcomes and quality of life, but achieving this level of care requires more than just the technology itself. Gifts made to Top Hat will fund advanced robotic technology, expand robotic surgery across multiple specialties, provide essential staff training, support research and innovation, and improve patient education and access — ensuring better care for all.

Washington Health Foundation President Cathy Avon said, “Your support at Top Hat empowers the hospital to continue investing in state-of-the-art technology and equipment, advancing surgical

“Your support at Top Hat empowers the hospital to continue investing in state-of-the-art technology and equipment, advancing surgical capabilities, and ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of care.”

Cathy Avon, President Washington Health Foundation

capabilities, and ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of care.”

Gala co-chairs Kranthi Achanta, MD, and Sharon Gallacher, are personally and professionally committed to enhancing the robotics surgical systems at Washington Health. As dedicated leaders of this inspiring evening, the co-chairs are curating an unforgettable experience that celebrates innovation, supports transformative care, and invites you to play a vital role in shaping the future of surgical excellence.

Sponsorships and individual tickets are now available. For more information, visit washingtonhealth.com/TopHat or call 510.818.7350. To purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win $2,000, or to learn more about Washington Health Foundation’s philanthropic endeavors, please visit washingtonhealth.com/ foundation or scan the below QR code.

Alex Savidge returns as Master of Ceremonies

OPINION

EDITOR

Samantha Campos

EDITORIAL PRODUCTION DESIGNERS Arnie Mallorca, Jessica Wu

dle chopsticks at his first sushi restaurant, the older man

fled from behind the counter with a handmade contraption of chopsticks, the chopstick wrapper and a rubber band, and handed it to my dad with a friendly chuckle and some

its unique and exciting food scene. With so many cultures in the East Bay we’re lucky to be a part of a region that is home to people from all new country was enough unfa miliarity for all of us, let alone trying to navigate another culture we didn't understand. But after many years of living in the

Fall vibes

By Stephanie Uchida

At an Indian restaurant in San Lorenzo, Flavor of India, which I frequent so much that the woman who rings up my to-go orders can predict my meal, we exchange conversation as she explains how all

tion Contest. (This year the contest has a spooky theme as well!)

ACommunities thrive when all members thrive

fter an unusually cool summer in the Bay Area, temperatures spiked at the end of August for some blisteringly hot days. But the long Labor Day weekend still felt like the official end of summer.

● Local League of Women Voters program focuses on income inequality

Submitted by Andrea Schacter, League of Women Voters of

As an editor, I’m thinking about all the fall events that I know will be coming up, such as Corgi Con, HERS Breast Cancer Foundation’s Walk / Run / Yoga, and Olive Hyde Art Gallery’s Holiday for the Arts Show and Sale. And of course the Fremont Ghost House and the fall Flash Fic-

government policy pertaining to Meeting Basic Human Needs.

Summer feels like a break or a chance to do something more fun and frivolous. Fall feels like you’re getting back to business as usual. Many city councils are back to their

economic system functions so that people at all income levels have a decent home and a suitable living environment. State and local governments should assist by establishing agencies that aid and supplement the housing programs of the federal government and the private sector.

Two die in Fremont shooting

● Fremont Police reports on Sept. 5 drive-by shooting

Fremont, Newark and Union City

SBy staff

Tince 1920, the League of Women Voters has been an activist, grassroots organization whose leaders believed that the people of this country should play a critical role in democracy. We were founded by Carrie Chapman Catt in 1920, just six months before the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, giving women the right to vote.

wo victims died in a drive-by shooting on Stevenson Boulevard that occurred shortly after 11pm Friday night. One died at the scene, and the other perished after being transported to a local medical facility, according to Fremont Police.

The League of Women Voters believes that one of the goals of social policy in the US should be to promote self-sufficiency for individuals and families, and that the most effective social programs are those designed to prevent or reduce poverty. We support policies and programs designed to increase job opportunities and access to health insurance. Further, we believe it is critical to provide support services such as child care and transportation, and to provide opportunities for education and job training.

Government at all levels must make available sufficient funds for housing assistance programs. We believe, too, that citizen groups have a role to play in housing policy, by supporting legislation, activating non-profit sponsorship and developing public awareness of community need

regular schedule after taking a pause in August. The Jewish High Holidays signify the start of the new year, beginning with Rosh Hashanah on Sept. 22. In the U.S. the school year also commences in the fall, so in some ways it feels more like the beginning of a new year than Jan. 1.

desserts that lay behind the glass counter are made and what Indian ingredients make them unlike anything in the US.

As a friend of mine is determined to not lose the Spanish she studied in college, she tries her best to order and converse with the restaurant workers whenever we end up in a taqueria.

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Even within one household, food brings people who may not see much of each other together for a few minutes. With the passing of plates and pouring of each other’s drinks, conversations of their days are shared.

From within a household to a world apart, food is the welcome sign into a new culture, people and shared connection.

It’s a little counterintuitive to see fall as the start of the year, since fall is harvest time— getting to enjoy the crops that you’ve been working hard on all spring and summer, looking at how this year’s yield turned out, and preparing the fields to lie dormant over the winter until spring weather comes around again. The vibes feel like the culmination of something rather than a new start. Cultures that celebrate New Year in spring seem to have it right to me.

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Still, there’s a “now or never” sense of urgency to fall that can get us motivated. Big holidays like Christmas are coming up, and we need to get things in order. There are only a few months left in the year to fulfill resolutions started in January. Maybe the appropriate motto for fall is “the best time to start is now.”

Timely action by City of Fremont appreciated

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What’s Happening’s Tri-City Voice is a “newspaper of general circulation” as set forth in sections 6000, et. seq., of the Government Code, for the City of Fremont, County of Alameda, and the State of California.

The Fremont Police Department (FPD) Investigations Unit

Throughout the years, the League has continued its dual purposes of education and advocacy. They study issues and develop positions in matters of public policy at all levels of government. This is their position on

is leading the investigation. “The preliminary investigation indicates a suspect vehicle drove up to the victims in a large parking lot and fired multiple shots. Detectives are interviewing witnesses, canvassing the area for surveillance video, and pursuing actionable leads. This remains a very active and fluid investigation,” a police announcement said. The shooting occurred in the parking lot in front of the Royal Palace Banquet Hall off of Stevenson Boulevard (near 880), according to an ABC7 News report.

Further, the League believes that low-income assistance should be based on need, and that benefit levels should be sufficient enough to provide for adequate standards for food, clothing, shelter and medical care.

Regarding the basic human need for housing, the League’s position is that the federal government must ensure that our

This is Fremont’s third and fourth homicide in 2025, according to police.

An upcoming local program will address these issues. Dr.

ate professor of Public Health at San José State University, will present research on the extreme disparities in local communities and the recently published, 6th

As of Monday afternoon, Fremont Police declined to provide any updates as to the status of the investigation or the names of any victims.

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Police have asked anyone with information to contact the FPD’s Investigations Unit at 510.790.6900. Anonymous tips are accepted by texting ‘Tip FremontPD’ followed by a short message to 888-777 or via the web at fremontpolice.gov/Tip.

On page 12 of the Sep. 2 issue of Tri-City Voice, the photo credit should be to Louis Choris, public domain.

Around 1pm on Tuesday, August 26, I was driving to Union City through Niles (Fremont) where I noticed several orange cones near the overpass before crossing it. Coincidentally, I was surprised to see that my letter to the weekly was published just hours ago while the city traffic/safety crew were already there to repair the crack that I mentioned in my letter. It was a wonderful day that I witnessed. Personally speaking, I feel on my part the power of the pen but also commend the city officials for their attention and timely action. Also, I would like to give credit to TCV editors for the best space in the Letters to the Editor column to its readers. Zafar Yousufzai Fremont

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FALLING LEAVES Fall foliage acts as a reminder that even when we’re shedding old things and conserving energy we can still find beauty.

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DRIVE BY Fremont Police are currently investigating a Sept 5 shooting that claimed the lives of two victims.

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Hayward City Council contemplates rental registry

● Residents voice approval of additional renter protections at recent city council meeting

By Roelle Balan

The Hayward City Council is considering a rental housing registration system. Under this program, the information of landlords and tenants will be added to a database to keep landlords accountable and offer more protections to renters.

The information collected would include the property owners’ names and contact information, such as mailing address, telephone number and email. Renters would provide information about rent increases and unit information, such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms in their apartment.

The rental registry will also make sure the city’s Residential Rent Stabilization & Tenant Protection Ordinance is being enforced. The ordinance prevents discrimination against Section 8 voucher holders, requires landlords to inform the city of any rent increases or evictions, protects tenants from any retaliation from property management, and requires “just cause” to evict tenants.

The possibility of a rental registration program was discussed during a city council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Nearly 30 people, consisting of residents, students, families and community organizers, said they supported the registry program. Many spoke on the approval of the program, saying it pro-

tects tenants from evictions, displacement and homelessness.

One student shared her mother’s struggle with paying rent. “I’m here today not to criticize the city council members of Hayward, but rather to ask for compassion and empathy for the younger generations and future generations to come in Hayward who are facing a worsening affordability crisis,” she said.

A tenant of a Hayward apartment shared her experiences with property management. “My neighbors and I have been experiencing serious violations of our renter’s rights,” she said.

Another tenant said, “Our concerns are dismissed, and when we ask for an explanation, we are given the ‘runaround.’ On top of that, my own rent was increased without any notice and we are threatened with a three-day notice eviction.”

One parent who grew up in Hayward apartments said she was a former Chabot College student of Mayor Mark Salinas, who teaches ethnic studies and history. “I think it’s my responsibility to stand here and remind you what kind of mayor you wanted to be, and what kind of mayor you told your students you would be,” she said. “I am tired of seeing individuals full of culture, full of history, full of this is their home having to be forcefully displaced, and I never get to see them again.”

Hayward allots funds for highway improvement

● Upgrade include bike paths, sidewalks and lights

By Roelle Balan

The Hayward City Council is one step closer to improving Highway 880 and A Street. On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the city set aside $1.3 million dollars from Alameda County’s Measure BB funds for improvements on the A Street exit on Highway 880. Measure BB is an extension of a county transportation sales tax used to improve roads, highways, bike and pedestrian paths. Changes

will include more lights, wider sidewalks, road improvements, new road medians, new landscaping and bike lanes.

Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas said during a phone interview that traffic on A Street is usually heavy and congested. Salinas said more lighting will be installed, especially underneath the overpass.

The City of Hayward started a plan to improve these roads in 2015. Construction for the A Street bike and pedestrian lanes may begin in 2028.

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SEVEN FARMERS MARKETS PRODUCE A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

Markets help local growers and feature more surprising items

By Daniel O’Donnell

Egyptian tomb paintings and archaeological evidence suggest that there were farmers markets more than 5,000 years ago. Agricultural communities throughout Northern Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia had farmers markets in the following centuries. The Boston Market became one of the earliest recorded markets in the United States in 1634. Open air farmers markets were abundant until around the 1930s when supermarkets began to spring up, offering an abundance of groceries at a lower price. Many local farmers markets closed in subsequent years.

A revival of US farmers markets began in the 1970s. California was an early leader. A cannery workers’ strike and demand for fresh local produce led to a series of policy changes in 1977 and 1978 referred to collectively as the California Direct Marketing Act. This act allowed farmers to bypass prior regulations and sell directly to the public. This benefited the farmers by eliminating the excessive costs of compliance and giving them the flexibility to sell non-standardized crops. Consumers benefited from fresher produce and greater variety.

Today, there are numerous farmers markets throughout the Bay Area. Staples include fresh fruits and vegetables, kettle corn, hummus, baked goods, eggs, exotic mushrooms, honey, food and drink vendors as well as live music. More unusual market items include coffee, local meats, poultry, and seafood, cured meats, artisan cheeses, dog treats, cheesecakes, doughnuts, jams and sauces as well as knife sharpening services.

Here are seven local markets that offer something unique:

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, San Francisco Visitors to San Francisco often place this market on their itinerary. Bay Area residents can enjoy it with a drive, BART ride or ferry trip. A “must try” is fresh wasabi from Half Moon Bay Wasabi which is one of only a handful of wasabi farms in North America. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 2pm; Saturdays 8am to 2pm.

Downtown San Leandro Farmers Market is a seasonal night market which runs from April through October. A “must try” is the shawarma spice from Bodega Trading Company. The blends are handmixed in small batches. Wednesdays 3pm to 7pm.

Kaiser Permanente Fremont Farmers Market is a small year-round midweek market. Enjoying a farmers market can be a nice break in the work week. This market feels more relaxed with less of the hustle and bustle of weekend markets. A “must try” is the plantbased kabob-filled Bolani, an Afghani flat bread from Bolani Flatbread Queen. Other filled Bolanis include spinach, spicy potato and pumpkin. Thursdays 10am to 2:30pm.

Pleasanton Farmers Market might be the friendliest Bay Area market. Maybe people enjoy the complimentary wine tasting at the Peltier Winery and Vineyards booth. Estate bottles from the Lodi winery are available for purchase. A “must try” is the Moroccan empanada from Empanadas. You can’t go wrong with the many other internationally inspired flavors. Saturday 9am to 1pm.

Danville Farmers Market is a casual market with quality vendors. What makes this market unique is its location in front of a restored train depot, the home of

The Museum of San Ramon Valley. The museum is open during market hours and has rotating exhibits. A restored caboose provides the restrooms for the market. A “must try” is the guava or other exotically flavored kefir yogurt from the Frenchy Gourmet. Saturdays 9am to 1pm.

Walnut Creek Farmers Market is an upscale market. Indulge yourself by getting a massage at the Systemic Harmony booth. Massages are reasonably priced and are offered in various durations. A “must try” are the Lion’s Mane mushroom crabcakes from Fungi Foods, a company highlighting cooking comfort food with gourmet mushrooms. Sundays 9am to 1pm.

Jack London Square Farmers Market is a small market with about 30 vendors lined up along a scenic promenade.

A free one-hour yoga session is taught each week on a shady lawn near the center of the market. The view of the estuary and the slight breeze from the bay make this a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. A “must try” is the Pistachio croissant from Whatcoffee and Bakery. Sundays 11am to 4pm.

There are around 115 farmers markets in the Bay Area. Even though the seven markets listed above each have an element that makes them a unique destination, visiting any of the other local farmers markets will produce an enjoyable time.

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BLOOM BOOM Pleasanton Farmers Market welcomes shoppers with flowers.

WEEKDAY BREAK Fremont Kaiser holds a farmers market on Thursdays.

WORLD EMPANADAS Empanadas at Pleasanton Farmers Market come in a variety of international flavors.

NONPROFIT FOUNDERS Joshua’s Gift co-founders Mizpah and Kerry Rich talk about their nonprofit organization.

Fremont PD holds educational discussion on autism

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abilities like autism, have been registered in Fremont.

Joshua’s Gift co-founder Mizpah Rich invited a panel of autistic adults to the stage to talk about their experiences with police officers and their emotional triggers. Several autistic people from the panel said loud noises make them anxious. One autistic man said he gets hot easily and he sweats a lot. Another said he has “anxiety all around.” Another man appeared very shy but was able to say, “I’m not good at giving information,” when asked if he’s able to give his personal information, such as his address, to a police officer.

Their needs are a priority when police officers and other first responders take Autistic Awareness training sessions. Audience members were able to experience what the training looks like thanks to Joshua’s Gift behavior analyst trainer, Jagmeet Sangha. She asked the audience “what-if” they saw an autistic individual looking distressed at a park. Sangha described the autistic man as a Hispanic man in his 20s speaking loudly and appearing to be lost.

In the scenario, community members describe him as “disoriented” or “possibly high.” One audience member said you should approach the person cau-

tiously and slowly.

Sangha also asked how police officers would respond to the same situation. FPD Lieutenant Calvin Tang talked about what a new officer would have thought about the situation. “I am face-to-face with this person, but they’re not listening to my commands, they’re not listening to my instructions. What do I do next?” Tang said. “And I think this is where some of the confusion comes from.” Tang gave multiple examples of how to safely approach autistic people during a 911 call, including turning down their radios or communicating more slowly.

Sangha brought up a crucial moment

that happens when there is aggressive behavior involving an autistic person and the police. “When you’re in that crisis mode, as a family member, you’re not going to remember to say, ‘Hey this is also what’s going on and these are the triggers, please enter in this way.’ So, having all of these together, as a partnership, between law enforcement, between the family, everyone kind of being on the same page, that’s what these trainings are allowing us to do.”

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PANEL OF EXPERTS A panel of autistic adults share their experiences with police and their emotional triggers.

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INFORMED TRAITS Joshua’s Gift behavior analyst trainer, Jagmeet Sangha, talks about autism traits.

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“Coordinating this event is a lot of work,” Burgess continues. “But when I look at all of the happy faces of the kids and adults when they return from their journey into the Haunted Woods, it makes it all worthwhile.” Plus, proceeds go toward the preservation of narrow gauge railroad cars made by local builders. “These cars are all over 100 years old, and we are one of very few museums who actually let people ride in these historic cars at Ardenwood Historic Farm.”

Halloween isn’t the only fall holiday. The Mexican holiday for remembering departed loved ones, Dia de los Muertos, takes place just after Halloween, on Nov. 1–2, and local ballet folklorico companies are readying special shows earlier

in October. Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno will put on a Dia de los Muertos themed show on Oct. 4 in Oakland and Hayward’s Douglas Morrison Theater will have a performance from Mexico Danza on Oct. 11–12.

As the nights get longer, it’s also the season to celebrate Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights. Alameda County Fairgrounds is holding a Diwali festival on Oct. 11 with arts and craft vendors, food booths, cultural programs and a fireworks display.

Pirates of Emerson will sail back into the fairgrounds starting Sept. 26, with discounted $35 tickets to mark the haunted house’s 35th year on Sept. 26–27. Live bands will add to the spooky vibes, and this year’s tick-

ets include four haunted attractions plus games. In Newark, Fear Overload returns to NewPark Mall on Sept. 20. Tickets include two ultra scary experiences in either a creepy sanatorium or steampunk maze.

Less scary but equally beloved is the Fremont Ghost House, put on by local nonprofit Candle Lighters at the Chadbourne Carriage House at the Fremont Hub. This year’s theme, “This is Halloween,” celebrates spooky movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas. The haunted house runs Oct. 11–30, and ticket sales from the spooky tour and the carnival games support local organizations.

Various holidays and themes gather around the fall season, but Ardenwood’s Harvest Festival has roots in the

land and the crops that can be grown in the Bay Area. The weekend of Oct. 11 and 12 focuses on corn, letting guests help bring in the farm’s eight acres of popcorn and flint corn (and take a few ears home!). There will also be cider pressing, historical crafts and rides on the farm’s narrow gauge train. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and sales end Oct. 10.

Starting the same weekend, Dig Deep Farms will have a pumpkin patch at Ardenwood, with crafts and games as well as pumpkins for purchase.

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MINI HAUNT A historical carriage house opens to the public with spooky scenes every October, courtesy of Candle Lighters nonprofit.

Stephanie Uchida

PRESENT DAY The most recent history box takes local history up to now (2025).

Fremont completes History Box series

● Utility box on Walnut Avenue chronicles local history from 2000 to 2025

By staff

In summer 2025, Fremont added a new addition to its series of utility box art that features local history. This is the fifth box in the series, perched on the corner of Walnut Avenue and Fremont Boulevard; the others are scattered along Paseo Padre Parkway and Fremont Boulevard, also in the downtown area. Boxes display historical photos arranged in a scrapbook style, starting with photos from the 1870s. The newest box covers 2000 until 2025, with a special arrangement on the utility tower for the Covid pandemic.

Susan Longini was the project manager, Kelsey Camello provided photos from the Washington Township Museum of Local History archives, and Lisa Stambaugh did the layout for the vinyl wrap. While other boxes have black and white photos, this box is in full color. Photos not from the history museum were taken by local photographers such as Scott Capen or Ramil Sumalpong, and in some cases by Susan Longini.

Each history box has a QR code that passersby can scan for more information on the photos. The boxes are part of City of Fremont’s boxART! program.

Stephanie Uchida (née Gertsch) wrote about the first four history boxes in the Jan. 19, 2021 issue of Tri-City Voice: tricityvoice.com/01-19-21/.

For more on the photos on the history box series, visit museumoflocalhistory.org/ boxart/boxart-2000-2025.

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Lisa Stambaugh

Local high school club garners international attention

● Officers describe the club’s founding, activities, impact and goals

By Akila Cuddalore

From an initial 40 students to its current membership of between 400 and 800, Promoting Innovative Individuals (PII) has expanded rapidly. Founded in Washington High School in 2023, the scientific research club to date has seven to eight chapters—many of which are located outside of Fremont in cities including Milpitas, San Jose, Pleasanton and Antioch. It has garnered attention internationally; at least 60 people from countries as varied as Canada, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bangladesh and India attended PII’s workshop in July and August 2025.

PII inspires its members to pursue knowledge, surrounding students in a culture of love for learning.

Club founder Aksh Parekh was in first grade when he first dreamed of being an astronomer. This passion manifested itself into his study of quantum physics starting when he was in the seventh grade. But, in 2023 as a Sophomore at Washington High School (WHS), Parekh had questions he could not find answers for. All of his science teachers had said that quantum physics was outside of the realm of science they specialized in.

His confidence in his close friend and fellow sophomore Arjun Nirmal led to their decision to create a community of research that would arm fellow scholars like himself to delve deeper into their topics of choice. While Nirmal does not describe himself as an avid researcher, his skills in mentoring people with ideas to execute and develop them into tangible results has played a key role in setting up and managing the club.

Creating and stabilizing PII was not easy. Other students had similar ideas for creating research clubs. One of the founders, Chahel Paatur, moved to a different school. Some officers with

alternative visions for the club’s future disbanded. The remaining officers have had to search for venues at which to meet and host events, to arrange for steady sources of funding, and to find professors and business owners to mentor and train the members. But PII survived due to—as outreach director Smaran Sure describes—their “strong vision and consistency.”

With Shikha Sharma as the advisor for the WHS chapter, the 2025 - 2026 club officers include president Parekh, vice president Nirmal, secretary Sahana Kohli, events director Shantilata Sahu, outreach director Smaran Sure, and treasurer Bethool Batul Raja.

The club has a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. If students have not already chosen subjects for their projects, members brainstorm ideas for research topics together. The club also educates its members on how to research. Before deciding which metric or scientific methodology to use, students read papers relevant to their project.

PII aims to fund research tools to create equity in education so that scholars with less money will not shy away from ambitious projects. Club members gain skills in public speaking as they often present their projects to other members and people outside of the club at conferences and county-wide and international science fairs. PII has tried to address societal problems as well.

During the 2024 - 2025 academic year, PII held the “2050 Challenge” to encourage club members to research solutions aiming to create a better world. Research projects students engaged in include: Using quantum dots (which are used in televisions in solar panels) to increase the efficiency of energy capture and storage, combating desertification using hydrogels and machine learning and reducing pollution by partnering with microorganisms and enzymes that digest plastic and developing biodegradable alternatives to plastic.

In describing what they enjoy most about their membership in PII,

Kohli mentioned the opportunity to “help people develop their passions” and Sahu said she realized “she has the ability to make an impact.” Similarly, Sure recalls he had tried to get involved with a variety of clubs at WHS but decided that PII is the club with the greatest “meaning or purpose.” From his involvement with PII, Nirmal said he learned most about “hearing unique perspectives and believing in crazy ideas.”

Attempts are underway to increase involvement by Trinidad and Tobago and to create a chapter in the United Kingdom. The club plans to host a “2050 Challenge” in December 2025, to raise $5000 from sponsorships by the end of 2025, and to organize events with other chapters by June 2026.

Club officers are hoping for the creation of new branches and encourage interested folks to contact them at whspiiclub@gmail.com.

INNOVATIVE STUDENTS Promoting Innovative Individuals inspires its members to pursue knowledge, surrounding students in a culture of love for learning.

Courtesy of Promoting Innovative Individuals

PI AND PII Left to Right: events director Shantilata Sahu, treasurer Bethool Batul Raja, secretary Sahana Kohli, club advisor Shikha Sharma, president Aksh Parekh, vice president Arjun Nirmal, and outreach director Smaran Sure.

Registration opens for HERS Walk / Run / Yoga

● Event at Quarry Lakes raises money for breast cancer patients

Submitted by Tina Fernandez

Registration is now open for HERS Breast Cancer Foundation’s 26th Walk / Run / Yoga fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 27. This year’s western theme is “Giving Cancer the Boot.” Attendees are encouraged to come in costume—western or otherwise—and the group costume contest is back this year for teams of three or more.

Heather Holmes of KTVU FOX 2 News will emcee, and Dutra Enterprises will provide a meal for registrants. Event highlights include Elaine’s Circle for Survivors and Patients, a community expo of local nonprofits and services, and a Bollywood-style warm up featuring Shameem Z.

Registrants will receive a commemorative Western-themed t-shirt, finishers medal, bib (walkers/runners only), a meal and access to the Community Expo.

Proceeds allow HERS to provide post-surgical breast cancer patients with products and services such as prosthetics, compression garments and wigs. Fremont Bank is our Legacy Sponsor,

and all sponsors plus event details can be viewed at hersbreastcancerfoundation. org/walk-run.

The event is on rain or shine.

HERS Walk / Run / Yoga

Saturday, Sept. 27

7am Check in and same-day registration

8am Opening ceremony

9am Yoga session

Quarry Lakes Regional Park

2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont tinyurl.com/WalkRunforHERS

Registration: $54.75 - 83.63

Parking $5

Tri-City seniors gathered for games

● Seniors from the Tri-City Area enjoyed competition designed just for them

Submitted by Edilberto Aguilera, Fremont Senior Citizens Commissioner

The Tri-City’s first ever Senior Games held at Age Well and Senior Centers from Aug. 12 to Aug. 22 was a success. This event was inspired by the recently-concluded (July 24 to Aug. 4) bi-annual National Senior Games Association’s Senior Games held at Des Moines, Iowa.

Forty-five senior players from Tri-City’s Age Well and Senior Centers participated in nine different sports: table tennis, pool noodle hockey, scavenger hunt, jenga, putt hole, corn hole, bocce, relay and line dancing.

All players and volunteers at the four locations had a blast. The event brought together seniors from Fremont, Newark and Union City and for friendly sports competitions. The seniors were able to connect with the community and par-

ticipate in sports activities designed just for them.

To all players, volunteers, sports equipment donors and representatives from the Fremont Human Services Department, Union City Community and Recreation Services and Newark Recreation and Community Services, we thank them for their participation and support.

Without each of you, this Tri-City Senior Games would not have been possible. Looking forward to the 2026 Senior Games.

BRIGHT PINK At HERS’ fall event, community members gather to raise funds and express solidarity.

Ramil Sumalpong, Iconic Lab

GOOD TIMES ROLL Bocce ball was a highlight of the games.

BIG THREE The Tri-City Senior Games celebrated winners.

CARE & COMFORT Volunteers carefully filled pouches with self-care products to bring comfort and encouragement.

Student assembles kindness kits for cancer patients

● HERS volunteer gives back to community for Eagle Scout project

Submitted by Keethana Sabhanayakam

Keerthana Sabhanayakam, a junior at Moreau Catholic High School student and volunteer at HERS Breast Cancer Foundation in Fremont, took inspiration from her volunteer work for her Eagle Scout Project. She is also a Life Scout in Troop 2220, based in Fremont. Sabhanayakam launched the Kindness Kits Project as part of her journey to achieve the Eagle Scout rank. With help from fellow scouts, she put together kits to comfort patients during medical visits and chemotherapy treatments. Each kit was designed to provide not only practical support, but also a reminder that the community cares and recognizes their strength.

Volunteers came together to organize materials and prepare the kits, ensuring they were meaningful and useful for the recipients. The project highlights the importance of compassion, teamwork

and service, showing how small acts of kindness can create a lasting impact.

On Monday, Sept. 1, she held a workday for her project at Oliveira Elementary School. Over 20 volunteers worked together to complete 50 kits, each containing a handmade blanket, a pouch filled with self-care items, colorful personalized cards with encouraging messages, and various goodies to brighten their days.

Families from the community also joined in after hearing about the project, transforming the workday into a true community effort that brought people of all ages together for a cause close to their hearts.

HERS’ annual Walk/Run/Yoga fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Quarry Lakes Regional Park. For more information, visit hersbreastcancerfoundation.org.

GROUP PROJECT Scouts from Troop 2220 came out to help with the project.

Srividya Sabhanayakam

Srividya

Sabhanayakam

Volunteer for Coastal Cleanup Day

The City of Fremont is excited to participate in National Coastal Cleanup Day again this year on Saturday, September 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The City will be hosting various volunteer cleanup events throughout Fremont to keep local creeks and waterways free from litter and debris. Volunteer to make a significant impact! By reducing waste and protecting Fremont’s natural resources, you can make a real difference. Last year,

247 volunteers collected 920 pounds of trash, 300 pounds of recyclables, and 180 pounds of compost. Let’s make this year’s “trash talk” even more impressive! Spots are filling up quickly, so secure yours today. Students can earn community service hours for participating.

Learn more and register at city.fremont.gov/coastalcleanupday.

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS

CENTRAL PARK PERFORMANCE PAVILION

You are invited for outdoor movie nights this fall. These events take place at Central Park. The movies will start in the evening after sunset. This event is FREE, so grab some blankets & low beach chairs. Closed captioning available. For questions, call (510) 494-4300 or visit https://bit.ly/FremontMovieNights OCT 3 SEP 19

TRI-CITY STARGAZER

BY GEORGIA NICOLS www.georgianicols.com.

All Signs: After the Moon enters Aries on Monday, this week begins with dynamic energy! Everyone will be feisty and focused. Tuesday is pleasant; but brace yourself for Wednesday with its power struggles. Thursday is gentler and romantic; while Friday is cheerful. Saturday is a “catch up” day for errands, paperwork and phone calls. Sunday is tricky because people might be fast and loose with the truth. The overall tone this week is to work hard and get organized because both the Sun and Mercury are in careful, systematic Virgo.

Aries the Ram (March 21-April 20): On Monday, a high-energy day, the Moon enters your sign to stay until Wednesday afternoon. (The Moon is in your sign for two and a half days every month, giving you a slight advantage over other signs.) This heightens your emotions and can make you overreact. Get as much done as possible on Monday and Tuesday because you are favored! For the rest of the week, make time to enjoy yourself. (Be patient with everyone on Wednesday because people are quick to take offense.) Late Friday is a marvelous time to socialize.

Taurus the Bull (April 21-May 20):

This is a fun-filled, party week! It’s also a great time for sports events and fun activities with kids. On Wednesday afternoon, the Moon will enter your sign to stay until Friday afternoon. (This happens for two and a half days every month.) During this time, you have an advantage over other signs! If you want to ask for approval, this is the time. Take note, however, that Wednesday is a challenging day for everyone regardless of sign. Don’t overreact to imagined (or real) insults and injuries. Meanwhile, enjoy entertaining at home.

Gemini the Twins (May 21-June 20):

This week you’re focused on home and family, and many of you are tackling home repairs. As the wordsmith of the zodiac, you’ll be pleased to know that because fair Venus is in your House of Communications, you are more diplomatic and charming. If you want to sweettalk your way into anything, choose Friday after the Moon Alert for an especially positive reception. However, Saturday

and Sunday are also excellent days for you. Continue to think about how to boost your income.

Cancer the Crab (June 21-July 21):

This is a busy time because your schedule includes short trips and new opportunities to learn, which might mean increased reading, writing and studying. Your home scene is a bit chaotic, perhaps because of visiting guests, renovations or even a move.

Cope as best you can! Fortunately, you can attract money and pretty things to you. Pay extra attention to everything on the weekend because Sunday might hold some challenges for you. People might be critical, even deceitful.

Leo the Lion (July 22-August 22):

Money and earnings are a major focus for you now. (You can be a big spender, in part because you’re generous.) Fortunately, fair Venus is in your sign making you feel more attractive. This is an excellent time to shop for wardrobe treasures. Meanwhile, Mars in your House of Communications, makes you focused, direct and persuasive. This week from Wednesday to Friday, you’ll be more high viz. than usual. (Be aware in case you have to do damage control.) Sunday, be smart and double check information in case someone is misleading you.

Virgo the Virgin (August 23-September 22):

As mentioned in All Signs above, both the Sun and your ruler Mercury are in Virgo, which gives you an advantage. People will listen and be impressed because you will radiate confidence and clarity. Obviously, this is an excellent week to give a talk or teach. You might be inclined to identify with your possessions. You might impulsively buy something to boost your ego. You might also get into a dispute with someone about values. Meanwhile, opportunities for secret love affairs continue to bubble on the back burner.

Libra the Scales (September 23-October 22):

While you wait for your birthday to arrive, you’re happy to keep things lowkey. Furthermore, this is an excellent window to jot down some goals for your future year ahead (birthday to birthday). Despite your desire for privacy, with Mars in your sign, you’re ready to party! Plus, fair Venus is in your House of Friendships making this the best time for group activities and meeting new people because you feel affectionate to everyone. Be accommodating with others from Monday to Wednesday when the Moon is opposite your sign.

Scorpio the Scorpion (October 23-November 21):

This is a popular time! Quite likely, younger people are in your life now, as you ponder different scenarios for your future. Meanwhile, you make a great impression on others (especially bosses,

parents and VIPs) because fair Venus is at the top of your chart creating favorable circumstances for business, as well as making you appear attractive. Romance with someone older or more established might begin. Be cooperative with others on Wednesday to Friday, when the Moon opposes your sign. On those days, your best choice is to “go along to get along.”

Sagittarius the Archer (November 22-December 21):

The Sun is still at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight, which means you look fabulous in the eyes of everyone, even if you don’t do anything different or special. Nevertheless, this phenomenon is real, which means because you look impressive! That’s why this is an excellent week to go after what you want. You might seek out a new job. Your love of travel is strong now. (After all, Sagittarius is the traveller of the zodiac.)

Capricorn the Goat (December 22-January 19):

You need different scenery or a change of pace. Fortunately, relations with partners and close friends are excellent now, which means you’ll find someone to join you to explore new places and meet new faces. What will sweeten your adventures even more is the fact that money and favors will come your way. Meanwhile, romance is affectionate. Grab every opportunity to broaden your horizons and discover cities or the great outdoors. Travel far or explore where you live— either way, you’ll enjoy the thrill of doing something different.

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

Many of you are enjoying the advantages that Jupiter now brings you in terms of improving your job, or helping you find a better job. Likewise, Jupiter can boost your health! Meanwhile, this is a solid week to sort out your responsibilities with red-tape issues like debt, taxes, insurance, inheritances and finances in general. In fact, discussions with others might be ambitious and optimistic. Your relations with others are warm and rewarding because fair Venus is opposite your sign. Meanwhile, fiery Mars urges you to explore your world.

Pisces the Fish (February 19-March 20):

Remember to get more rest because this is your most low-energy month of the year. On the upside, a conversation with a partner or friend might be uplifting. This person might give you a reason to believe in your future. (It’s easy to think that things will stay the way they are. Nothing can be further from the truth. Change is inevitable.) Flirtations are waiting behind every corner. Even a work-related romance is likely. Don’t get sucked into the confusion on Sunday at the end of the week. Play it safe. Say nothing.

Arts council calls for writers for flash fiction contest

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Fall contest will have stories on the theme ‘The Friendly Ghost’

Submitted by Arathi Satish

Fremont Cultural Arts Council (FCAC) has announced the theme to the fall Flash Fiction Contest: “The Friendly Ghost” in honor of Halloween. Event organizer Al Minard pointed out, “We normally receive many entries for this contest, so it is a good idea to capture the reader’s interest in the first sentence.”

FCAC reserves the right to return entries that do not meet the criteria, contain plagiarism or would be offensive to the general reader. All entries must be 300 words or less including the title, in English. If no title is provided, FCAC will assign one.

Everyone can enter, but no more than three entries per person. Submissions should be typed on one page in 12-point font or larger.

Submissions must be sent by midnight, Monday, Sept. 22. Stories will be posted around Half Price Books at the Fremont Hub on Saturday, Sept. 27, and judged blind by people who come to the bookstore between 10am and 5pm.

To submit by email, send the story as a Word-compatible attachment or PDF to fcacwriters@gmail.com. Include the author’s name, email address and phone number in the body of the e-mail message.

If submitting by mail, include the author’s name and contact information on the back of the paper. Mail story to: FCAC Flash Fiction Contestc/o Fremont Cultural Arts Council P.O. Box 1314 Fremont, CA 94538

The contest is co-sponsored by Fremont Cultural Arts Council, Fremont Area Writers, Half-Price Books at Hub, Jack’s Brewery at Hub and Infinity Care.

Flash Fiction Contest

Entry deadline: Monday, Sept. 22

fcacwriters@gmail.com

Writers

revive writing resolutions

● September resolutions are the theme of Zoom write-in

Submitted by Tish Davidson

What happened to that New Year’s resolution to start writing a family memoir or journal every day? Suddenly it is September, and those good intentions have been buried under a hundred more pressing matters. Consider the start of a new school year as the perfect time to unearth those writing resolutions.

Fremont Area Writers, whose motto is “writers helping writers,” can help writers get started at the completely non-judgmental Zoom Social-Write-in. All are welcome from absolute beginners to published professionals.

How the Write-In works:

At the Write-In, the computer randomly assigns four writers to each Zoom room. Writers are given several prompts to write about for 10 minutes. At the end of 10 minutes, each person will read their response. There is no expectation that the result will be polished or complete. This is not a critique session. Writers are then reassigned to a Zoom room and follow the same process.

FAW also meets on Zoom from 2 - 4pm the fourth Saturday of each month to hear a speaker discuss writing or publishing. The speaker for the Sept. 27 meeting is writer and educator Irene Zabytko who will talk about how to write a query that will catch a publisher’s attention.

To join the Write-In or the general meeting, request the Zoom meeting link at scottfrombayside@yahoo.com. More information is available at cwc-fremontareawriters.org. Free Zoom Write-In

Sept. 13

2 - 3:30pm

How to Be an Encourager

Encouragement is free! It never costs us anything to say a few encouraging words to a friend, a classmate, a family member or even a pet!

Encouragement lifts someone’s spirits when they are feeling down. It can also help someone reach a goal. Can you think of a time when someone encouraged you? Can you think of a time when you encouraged someone?

Do you know someone who is feeling a little discouraged?

Make a list of ve positive things about this person. Send it to them or read it to them!

Je tried really hard to win the race but came in third place. What would you say to encourage Je ?

You’ll see a really BIG di erence once you’ve helped them feel

Include things that you

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Pine trees mean good health

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The evergreen tree’s seeds and needles are ingredients in home remedies

By Pate Kite

Pine trees [songshu] are usually healthy omens. In China, if you have pine trees on property, they are symbols of immortality and your long life. The Chinese god of longevity is often depicted as sitting under a pine tree. If you somehow manage to sip pine juice or sap consistently, it stops you from getting old.

Pine nuts, also called piñón pinoli or pignoli, are the edible seeds of pines (family Pinaceae, genus Pinus). They have a lot of calories. One estimate is 900 calories per cup. Chinese folklore recognizes pines as a marker of friendship in problem times. This is because pines hold onto their leaves all year round. An unusual Daoist figure, Wu Chuan is depicted in Chinese art. He is holding pinecones.

A folktale suggests Wu Chuan studied the secret of longevity. While creating this secret, he lived on the pinecones. Wu Chuan finally figured this out and offered the longevity secret to his Emperor. The Emperor turned it down, but other groups adopted it. They became immortal.

Native American tribes used pine oil in ceremonies and for good health. The Mohegans made a white pine tea to ease coughs and colds. The Tewa wrapped pine juice cloth around their throats if they got laryngitis. Various California tribes used pine pitch for rheumatism. Mescalereo Apache concocted a ceremonial drink from the inside bark of the Western yellow pine.

There is an interesting legend on how Native American tribes originated. Apparently once upon a time, all people lived under the earth. Then someone planted a pine seed. A squirrel climbed up the sprout. The squirrel kept chirping, so the seedling kept growing. The below earth people climbed out. They gathered around the growing pine tree. Mockingbird arrived and magically made the earth people into Navaho and many other tribes. This is therefore the origin of today’s Native American tribes.

The Navaho used pine gum to anoint their dead at funerals. They smeared some pine gum on their bodies as a mark of respect. Pine gum is used by Native Americans to keep wounds from getting infected. I have searched for the recipes but so far have not found them. Sorry.

● Crossword

MINDTWISTERS

● Sudoku

8 4 6 4 3 7 6 1 5 9 3 4 6 8 3 5 9 2 1 2 5 6 7

Across

2 Of part of the eye (7)

6 People whose international day is celebrated every Aug. 13 (4-7)

10 Born’s partner (4)

12 Film rating org. (4)

14 Monopoly setting (8,4)

16 Dormice (6)

21 Arboreal marsupials (6)

22 “Funny!” (2-2)

24 It’s put on pasta: 2 wds. (6,5)

27 Species: Abbr. (3)

28 Dorothy’s aunt (2-)

29 Some literary flubs (5,9)

31 Couple (3)

32 Home of the Black Bears (5)

33 Pepperdine graduates in neurology? (10)

34 Belonging to (2)

35 Quits (5,2,3,5)

37 Therefore (2)

38 Count played by Jim Carrey in “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” (4)

39 Dance, idiomatically (4,3,5,9)

45 Gear teeth (4)

47 Alamo site (3,7)

51 Beatty and Buntline (4)

54 Like some suits (6-8)

56 Mil. group (3)

57 Middle X of X-X-X (3)

Down

1 Bus? (10,8)

3 Pricing for online advertising: Abbr. (3)

4 Metric prefix denoting 10^18 (or, backward, jazz guitar?) (3-)

5 Letter-shaped beam (1,3)

6 Get properly trained (5,3,5)

7 “___ ‘er up!” (4)

8 Darlin’ (3)

9 Carve in stone (4)

11 Phone no. add-on (3)

13 “___ fair in love and war” (4)

15 What some fighters do? (4,2,2,3,4)

17 “...man ___ mouse?” (3)

18 Loan agcy. for entrepreneurs (3)

19 Car seat option (5)

20 Chewing the scenery (7,2,2)

22 Consumes (3)

23 Tough-skinned mammals (11)

25 Lake in Iran. (5)

26 Trumpets, tubas, etc. (5,7)

30 Emulate Tiger Woods (4,4)

31 Portico: Abbr. (3)

36 3.14 (2)

38 Booted (6)

40 Change, as part of a computer program (6)

41 Hooker and Maxx (3)

42 BBC rival (3)

43 Sleep problem, to Brits (6)

44 Fine-grained silica (5)

46 “Despicable Me” supervillain (3)

48 White: Prefix (4-)

49 Affirmative vote (3)

50 Ivory source (4)

52 The ___ & Ern Program (a way for kids to redeem Kellogg’s coupons for prizes) (3)

53 Point of origin (3)

55 Happen (2)

ACTIVITIES&EVENTS

TUE SEPT. 9

Help Keep Music In Our Schools - Free Training starts September: Help keep music in our schools and communities. Best volunteer role ever! UCC Fremont, 38255 Blacow Road, Fremont, 9:30-11am, Free. musicforminors2.org, 510.733.1189.

How to Pay for College: Confused about FAFSA? Baffled by loan types? Join us for a presentation from the Bay Area Financial Education Foundation to learn all about paying for college. Main Library, Estudillo Room - 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro, 6-7:30pm, sanleandro.org.

THU SEPT. 11

Friends of the Milpitas Library

4-Day Book Sale: Our quarterly 4-day sale features thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs & Blu Rays, computer games and audio books in many genres. friendsofthemilpitaslibrary.org Milpitas Community Library, 160 N. Main St., Milpitas, 5-8pm, Free. , (408) 262-1171.

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

Walk-Up Library at Age Well South Fremont: Get a free library card and browse our carts of library materials. You may also order items in advance. Age Well Center @ South Fremont, 47111 Mission Falls Court, Fremont, 1011:30am, aclibrary.bibliocommons.com, 510.745.1477.

FRI SEPT. 12

Friends of the Milpitas Library

4-Day Book Sale: Our quarterly 4-day sale features thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs & Blu Rays, computer games and audio books in many genres. friendsofthemilpitaslibrary.org, Milpitas Community Library, 160 N. Main St., Milpitas, 10am-5pm, Free. 408.262.1171.

HERE: The (Improvised) Musical: Always comedic, often touching - “HERE: The (Improvised) Musical” is the original

duo of this style. Tara DeFrancisco & Rance Rizzutto have headlined this “feat of improvisation” in 24 countries/90+ cities. Made Up Theatre, 4000 Bay Street, Suite B, Fremont, 8:30pm madeuptheatre.com.

Lantern Festival: Guests can decorate lanterns to share with the community and enjoy colorful dance performances, lively music and delicious fare from local food trucks. Civic Center Plaza, 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, 6-8pm, milpitas.gov.

Youth Trivia Contest and Pizza Night: Youth 14 to 25 are invited to join us for a Youth Trivia Contest and Pizza Night. Bring your friends and challenge your brain to see if your team can win a prize. Niles Discovery Church, 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont, 6-8pm, eventbrite.com.

SAT SEPT. 13

Car Show: IBEW Renew 595 is proud to host a unique car show celebrating best and worst in show. Local 595 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee,

14600 Catalina Street, San Leandro, 9am-3pm. eventbrite.com.

Friends of the Milpitas Library

Ohlone College Flea Market: Ohlone College Flea Market, Second Saturday of every month. We provide an event to support small businesses, garage sellers and community connections. Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont, 9am-2pm Free. ohlone.edu, 510.659.6285.

Shakespeare Santa Cruz’s performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream: In the mystical forest of Arden, fleeing lovers and earnest working men stumble into the magic of a fairy kingdom at war with itself. Hijinks and heartbreak ensue. Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley, 2pm.

The Ultimate Prince, Morris Day, Jesse Johnson, Time Tribute Concert: Artists tribute performances. Historic BAL Theatre, 14808 East 14th Street, San Leandro, 8pm, $30 - $40. baltheatre.com, 510.614.1224.

SUN SEPT. 14

Friends of the Milpitas Library 4-Day Book Sale: Our quarterly 4-day sale features thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs & Blu Rays, computer games and audio books in many genres. friendsofthemilpitaslibrary.org Milpitas Community Library, 160 N. Main St., Milpitas, 10am-4pm Free. 408.262.1171.

Hayward Municipal Band Presents Summer Concerts in the Park: Bring your family, friends, and a picnic lunch to Memorial Park to relax, listen, and enjoy, classical, big band, jazz, musicals, Latin and more! Memorial Park, 24176 Mission Blvd, Hayward, 1-5pm, haywardrec.org.

Second Sunday Laurel & Hardy / Little Rascals Talkie Matinee: Enjoy classic films in historic Niles. Niles Film Museum, 37415 Niles Blvd., Fremont, 3pm, facebook.com.

LIGHT IT UP Celebrate the rich traditions of the Vietnamese community with live music, dance performances and more at the Milpitas Lantern Festival Friday, Sept. 12.

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SPORTS

Newark Memorial High School officially debuts new facility

● The Cougars celebrate track and turf reconstruction ahead of opening game

By Ethan Yan

On Friday, Aug. 29, Newark Memorial High School hosted its ribbon cutting ceremony to recognize the officially completed track and turf construction project at the school’s first home football game of the year. Many alumni returning for class reunions and future students attended the event to celebrate the venue—a new source of school pride.

Kicking off the event, Newark Memorial High School principal Michael Murphy recognized alumni and all contributors to the construction project. Newark Unified School District school board president Katherine Jones followed up with words of gratitude as well, recognizing that the project was made possible by Measure G bond sales.

“We can’t wait to see all the ways that it will benefit our athletic program here at Newark Memorial,” said Jones. “The board and the staff continue to look forward to the many more successful projects as we begin to enhance facilities funded by the [recently-passed] measure of school bond sales.”

For future projects, the school board recently formed the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee, which will work toward allocating taxpayer money for school construction projects.

Class of 2001 alumnus Barry Taimani acknowledged the valuable purpose the track and turf will be dedicated to.

“Athletics here has always been about more than just wins and losses. It’s about building leaders, champions for life, young people who carry lessons of discipline, teamwork, respect and perseverance far beyond the field, court, mat, pole or track,” said Taimani. The new infrastructure will bring about high quality training and inspire countless memories and life lessons that will stick with each athlete for a lifetime.

Closing off the ceremony, athletic director Rachel Kahoalii lifted a pair of scissors to cut the ceremonial blue ribbon. “A ribbon cutting symbolizes new beginnings, success, growth and community engagement for businesses, projects and organizations,” said Murphy. “It marks an official opening or milestone, signifies unity, and creates awareness while acknowledging those who helped achieve the goal.”

With the successful completion of the track and turf project and many more potential projects to come, the future of Newark Memorial athletics looks bright.

NEW YEAR, NEW SCHOOL Principal Murphy, athletic director Rachel Kahoalii, and school board president Katherine Jones gathered on Aug. 29 to officially introduce Newark Memorial’s new track and field.

Todd Tokubo

Game day brings more than just soccer

● Mexico versus Japan match generates electric environment drawing fans to the East Bay area

By April Ramos

From the Oakland Roots’ soccer to the 49ers' first game of the season, the Bay Area was buzzing with sports excitement the first weekend in September. But there was one team that notably brought the Bay together.

The Mexico National soccer team took over the Oakland Coliseum Saturday, Sept. 6, to play a friendly game against the Japanese National team. The last time the Mexican team played at the Coliseum was in 2011, making this event the first time in over 10 years the team returned to the East Bay Area.

With Latinos making up 24% of the East Bay’s population, a Bay Area game meant more than just 90 minutes of soccer. The match created a moment of community and Latin pride for many in the Bay Area. Even before the game, the Oakland Coliseum parking lot was transformed into a hub for fans to get into the spirit of the game with booths, stages and food trucks.

The Oakland Roots Soccer Club also hosted a booth where fans were able to purchase merchandise just in time for the team’s own game that would be taking place in the same venue just 24 hours later.

The Gran Centenario Tequila stage hosted games and challenges to entertain the crowd while adults had the chance to enjoy Centenario mixed drinks. Gran Centenario Tequila has a special place in the pre-game celebration since it’s been named the official tequila of the National Mexican team.

Attendees shared drinks with friends and family as the match and Centenario brought generations together. A fami-

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ly of Hayward natives enjoyed the celebration area with their 80-year-old grandfather sharing, “We didn't know if he'd ever seen a [Mexico] game before and we didn’t know if there’d ever be a chance to experience it again, so we decided to do it.”

Inside of the Oakland Coliseum, seats were flooded with a sea of red and green jerseys. Some fans even got more creative, donning costumes of classic Mexican characters like “El Chavo” and “El ChapulÍn Colorado.”

Although most of the stadium was filled by supporters of the Mexican team, Japan was still represented in the crowd by fans proudly waving Japanese flags and sporting the blue and white Japanese team jerseys. In the first half, the Japanese team did give their fans much to be proud of as they held possession of the ball for most of the 45 minutes. In the second half, Mexico was able to pick up their stride and had a few close calls on goal. Although the match ended in a 0-0 stalemate, the energy throughout the game remained friendly.

The presence of so many Mexico team supporters wasn’t lost on the players themselves. In an interview given in Spanish, two players of the National team commented on their experience playing in the Bay Area. Forward Germán Berterame, who was subbed into the game at the 61st minute mark, said,

“It surprised me, the [amount] of people that were there. It was crazy.”

Mexico’s defender César Montes said, “This is the second time that I’ve played here. The truth is that it’s always filled with Mexican fans, they’re always supporting us.” Montes added, “It seems

like a cliché, but we can feel it on the field when we are being supported.”

With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner, the energy, community and fandom at Saturday’s game may be just a glimpse of what’s to come as the Bay Area is set to host next summer.

BACK IN THE BAY The Mexico National team brought out the support of thousands of Bay Area fans to the team’s first East Bay game in over 10 years.

April Ramos

DOS DE EL TRI Mexico’s César Montes (left) and Germán Berterame (right) speak of the energy they felt when playing in the Bay Area.

April Ramos

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LIFE CORNERSTONES

Thomas R. Handley

Thomas R. Handley

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MERCEDES “MERCY” DEKKER

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

Berge • Pappas • Smith Chapel of the Angels

(510) 656-1226

Chapel of the Angels

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40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont www.bergepappassmith.com

Sister Veronica Lonergan

Resident of Fremont

Keith Winner

April 25, 1929 – August 31, 2025

July 7, 1971 – August 27, 2025

March 17, 1952 – May 16,

March 17, 1952 – May

Mercedes “Mercy” Dekker, born July 7, 1971, sadly passed away in her San Francisco home on Wednesday August 27, 2025, at age 54. She was born in Hayward, California, to Margaret and Bill Dekker, the eleventh child of twelve. Mercy was brought up in Fremont, California in a home filled with hugs, laughter, and unconditional love. She was utterly adored and embraced by her siblings and parents with whom she naturally fit in, always brightening every room with her contagious giggle and cutting wit.

Fremont Memorial Chapel (510) 793-8900

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3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont

Fremont Memorial Chapel (510) 793-8900

Resident of Newark

Robert Branch Jr.

Resident of Newark

March 20, 1954 – May 23, 2024

Resident of Fremont

October 5, 1941 – August 30, 2025

3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont www.fremontmemorialchapel.com

Martin Hernandez

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Helene Sui Larne Ho

Resident of Newark

Barbara Winn

Martin Hernandez

Resident of Hayward

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Hayward

September 21, 1948 – August 29, 2025

January 12, 1968 – May 23, 2024

Niraj Kothari

She attended Brier Elementary, Walters Jr. High and graduated John F. Kennedy High School in 1989. She went on to San Francisco State University where she earned her Bachelors of Science in Sociology. After multiple years working at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, she continued her education at Portland State University and earned her Master’s degree in Public Health while working at the university. All throughout, Mercy worked as a server to support her adventures and education, and where she made many friends.

Jing Li Yu

Resident of Livermore

February 13, 1926 – September 2, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Jing Li Yu

Mercedes M. Dekker

Resident of Fremont

January 21, 1961 – May 14, 2024

Resident of San Francisco

Jeannette Frary

June 11, 1976 – August 28, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Peter Zakel

Jeannette Frary

Resident of Fremont

July 5, 1941 – May 22, 2024

July 7, 1971 – August 27, 2025

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

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

Natividad “Naty” D. Yanos

Resident of Fremont

July 5, 1941 – May 22, 2024

October 5, 1954 – August 27, 2025

Kumar Banerjea

Lillian Valentin

Resident of Union City

Shobha Ranganeni

Resident of Mt. View

Kumar Banerjea

Lillian Valentin

November 10, 1923 – August 27, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Mercy returned to San Francisco and used her degree to advance work in social and public health. She worked as a Research Analyst and in Academic Program Management in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UCSF. Over the course of her career she coauthored and contributed to a number of important articles and issue briefs in the social determinants of Health. Some of her work involved and made contributions to the Robert Wood Foundation Commission to Build a Healthier America and the Evaluation of the California Black Infant Health Program. She often worked on advancing research into and uncovering the inequalities of health and healthcare in the United States and their undeniable links to unfair socioeconomic disparities.

July 31,1930 – May 22, 2024

Resident of Mt. View

Resident of Fremont

Carlos Pereira Arruda

February 27, 1962 – May 11, 2024

Resident of Richmond

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

March 23, 1951 – August 24, 2025

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

June 23, 1973 – August 27, 2025

July 31,1930 – May 22, 2024

Blossom Dunsford

Ruth Ferretti Fonseca

Resident of Fremont

November 23, 1925 – August 26, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Ruth Ferretti Fonseca

Carlos Perez De Leon

Laura Alison Hull

Resident of Fremont

Carlos Perez De Leon

Resident of Union City

April 27, 1976 – August 24, 2025

James Lemas

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Union City

November 4, 1933 – May 11, 2024

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Steven D. London Resident of Fremont

December 22, 1949 – August 23, 2025

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

John P. Duarte

Resident of Fremont

Donovan Allen Smith Resident of Fremont December 10, 1963 – August 23, 2025

John P. Duarte

Resident of Fremont

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

Carmen Medina Rojas Resident of Fremont January 6,1930 – August 21, 2025

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

Cesar A. Silva

Resident of Hayward

Cesar A. Silva

Pratik Pandey Resident of San Jose

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

September 4, 1989 – August 19, 2025

Resident of Hayward

Steven W. Wong

Resident of Fremont

October 24, 1946 – August 9, 2025

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

Estrellita T. Garcia

Resident of Fremont

Estrellita T. Garcia

Herbert Hirneiss Resident of Fremont

December 8, 1944 – May 5, 2024

September 2, 1935 – July 8, 2025

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Fremont

Richard L. Heuser

Resident of Fremont

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

Andres Millan Ylarde

June 20, 1946 – August 14, 2025

Resident of Fremont

Dan Rogers

February 4, 1926 – May 4, 2024

Andres Millan Ylarde

Resident of Fremont

October 1, 1953 – August 8, 2025

Fremont Memorial Chapel

Resident of Fremont

Linda Lee Bisho

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

Resident of Fremont

Carla Lee Miller

April 10, 1945 – August 6, 2025

Resident of Newark

Doug Jacobs

September 11, 1971 – May 1, 2024

Carla Lee Miller

Resident of Newark

June 4, 1971 – August 5, 2025

Resident of Newark

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

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

California and travels, especially He thrived on he was elected Directors of the District where 20 years; he also Board of the and at the time its Vice-President; long-standing Rotary Club the Elks and Club. Tom was many and a mentor of young people.

Mercy had an adventurous spirit and traveled often with her long-time partner, Paul David, whom she lived with and loved for many years. She maintained strong connections with her wide network of friends who remember her fondly, and her large family who love her deeply. Throughout every stage of education, every location, and every vocation, she made lifelong friends and touched peoples’ hearts everywhere she went.

August 15, 1952 – May 21, 2024

Resident of Fremont

August 15, 1952 – May 21, 2024

July 3, 1967 – August 26, 2025

Saroj Verma

Shibani Ghosh

Resident of India

Resident of Fremont

February 4, 1942 – August 24, 2025

Om Tiwari

Saroj Verma

She will always be remembered for her wicked humor, empathy, and dedication to championing and understanding those less fortunate, underserved, and unfairly disadvantaged, most especially through her research.

September 3, 1938 – May 21, 2024

Resident of India

September 3, 1938 – May 21, 2024

Resident of San Ramon

October 20, 1975 – August 24, 2025

Resident of Fremont

She is received in death by her father, Bill; and sister, Janet. She is survived by her mother Maggie; ten siblings: Burt (Lorna), Kathy, Danny, David (Pam), John, Claire (Pete) Sabin, Jenny (John) VanCamp, Colleen (Dominic) Kinnear, Tom (Meagan), and Karl (Yvette); 19 nieces and nephews; 6 great-nieces and nephews; along with Paul and his children and grandchildren. We will all miss her and carry on her memory.

Annette Fagundes

Gurkirat Sidhu

Resident of San Jose

Mercy was honored in memorial services on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at the Chapel of the Roses in Fremont, California, and laid to rest at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward.

April 4, 1951 – May 20, 2024

Resident of Fremont

April 4, 1951 – May 20, 2024

November 30, 1995 – August 24, 2025

Clifford Smedley

Resident of India

Resident of Grass Valley

The family wishes to express their immense gratitude and appreciation for all of the outreach, kind regards, well wishes, and memories shared by friends and the community. If you would like to make a charitable donation in honor of Mercy we would like to highlight the GLIDE Foundation Programs in San Francisco or the World Central Kitchen as their missions align with what Mercy stood for in life.

Govinda Rao Degala

February 1, 1958 – May 17, 2024

Govinda Rao Degala

May 18, 1935 – August 23, 2025

Clarence Quinajon

Resident of India

February 1, 1958 – May 17, 2024

Resident of Union City

Ngoc Nguyen

July 4, 1953 – August 23, 2025

Resident of Cupertino

Thomas R. Handley, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Kaiser Permanente Fremont Hospital, in Fremont, California, surrounded by his family. Tom was born on March 17, 1952 in Muncie, Indiana, to the late George (“Dick”) and the late Miriam (Cooper) Handley. He grew up in Selma, Indiana, attended Culver Military Academy and graduated in 1970 from Muncie Central High School. Later he received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and his master’s degree from the University of Phoenix.

He is survived Cheryl Handley his nephew, Reza mavar, his nieces Roxanna Handley-Namavar. (husband, Shamim grand-nephew and his stepson He is also survived close friends. Celebration will be held at Fremont, California Muncie, Indiana.

Ngoc Nguyen

November 16, 1936 – May 17, 2024

Nicholas Fresquez

Resident of Union City

Resident of Cupertino

September 26, 1949 – August 23, 2025

Victor Palmberg Sr.

November 16, 1936 – May 17, 2024

Ashish Mehta

Resident of Fremont

Resident of San Ramon

October 13, 1926 – May 16, 2024

Victor Palmberg Sr.

July 28, 1968 – August 21, 2025

Tadeusz Lubas

Resident of Fremont

Thomas Handley

October 13, 1926 – May 16, 2024

Resident of Fremont

September 8, 1942 – August 19, 2025

March 17, 1952 – May 16, 2024

Shikha Jain

Thomas Handley

Resident of Fremont

December 23, 1979 – August 19, 2025

For a number of years, Tom worked in the family business, Peoples Studio and Photo Center in Muncie, where he became a skilled photographer and manager of the photo finishing plant. In 1990 he moved to Fremont, California where he worked as a production manager, first for Fuji Film and then for Oatey plumbing products, and later became a realtor for Intero Realty in Fremont.

Yvonne Bemore

March 17, 1952 – May 16, 2024

Resident of Rodeo

Tom’s ashes will Cemetery in Memorial be made to the Tumor Association www.abta.org Bay Philharmonic www.bayphil.org.

Berge, Pappas, of the Angels, Cremations, in California, are arrangements. condolences and Tom may be www.bpschapel.com.

June 20, 1957 – May 16, 2024

Yvonne Bemore

Resident of Rodeo

Tom was an avid scuba diver and underwater photographer, skills he learned in the gravel pits of Muncie, Indiana, and later taught and practiced in

Tom was an avid scuba diver and underwater photographer, skills he learned in the gravel

California travels, He thrived he was Directors District 20 years; Board and at its Vice-President; long-standing Rotary the Elks Club. many of young He Cheryl his nephew, mavar, Roxanna (husband, grand-nephew and his He is close Celebration will be Fremont, Muncie, Tom’s Cemetery Memorial be made Tumor www.abta.org Bay Philharmonic www.bayphil.org. Berge, of the Cremations, California, arrangements. condolences Tom may www.bpschapel.com.

Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF FREMONT PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FREMONT WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS. SAID PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M., ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025, AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3300 CAPITOL AVENUE, FREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AT WHICH TIME ANY AND ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY APPEAR AND BE HEARD. BROOKVALE CAR WASH CUP – 35550 Fremont Boulevard– PLN2024-00105 - To consider a Discretionary Design Review and Conditional Use Permit to allow an approximately1,225-square-foot addition consisting of a car wash and an approximately 2,131-square-foot expansion of the food mart through conversion of existing space for an existing gas station in the Centerville Community Plan Area, and to consider a finding that no further environmental review is required pursuant to an exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per, without limitation, and each as a separate and independent basis, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities, CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, CEQA Guidelines Section 15322, Infill Development, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as the project is consistent with the land use envisioned for the site as established by the General Plan for which an Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified. Each of the foregoing provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance. Project Planner – Clarissa Flores, (510) 494-4545, cflores@fremont.gov

WARREN PLACE DEVELOPMENT – 0 E. Warren - PLN2025-00041 - To consider a Discretionary Design Review Permit, a Vesting Tentative Tract Map, and a Private Street for the development of six (6) new two-story single-family dwellings located on an unaddressed parcel north of Warren Avenue immediately adjacent to the west side of I-680 in the Warm Springs Community Plan Area; and to consider a finding that no further environmental review is required pursuant to an exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, Infill Development Projects, CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as the project is consistent with the land use envisioned for the site as established by the General Plan for which an Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified, and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163, as none of the circumstances requiring preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have occurred. Each of the foregoing provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance.

Project Planner – Marc Cleveland, (510) 494-4543, mcleveland@fremont.gov

WARM SPRINGS - LOPES ROAD APPEAL – 44960

Lopes Road - PLN2026-00023 - To consider a first-party (project proponent) appeal of the staff’s determination regarding the use of a concession under State Density Bonus Law to lower an adopted minimum residential density below that required by the City’s General Plan, Warm Springs/S Fremont Community Plan, and corresponding Zoning Ordinance for a project proposed within a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay adjacent to the Warm Springs/S Fremont BART Station submitted under PLN2025-00253, and a finding that no environmental review is required for the appeal action as, in isolation, it is not considered a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.

Project Planner - Kevin Lee, (510) 494-4521, kylee@fremont.gov

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

* NOTICE *

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

this court for a decree changing names as follows:

THAN OO to JUNHE ETHAN HSIAO

VINCE ETHAN SHIO to VINCE ETHAN HSIAO

MOLLIE NAN SHIO to MOLLIE NAN HSIAO

HAILEY NAN SHIO to HAILEY NAN HSIAO

NAN SAN SAI to NAN S HSIAO

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: 10/24/2025, Time: 9:00AM, Dept.: 514, Room: --

The address of the court is 24405 AMADOR ST., HAYWARD, CA 94544

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

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

Date: AUG 26, 2025

THOMAS J. NIXON

Judge of the Superior Court 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/25

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 25CV138125

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Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

Petition of: MI SOOK KIM for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner MI SOOK KIM filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

MI SOOK KIM to MISOOK KIM SUR

Notice of Hearing:

Date: 11/21/2025, Time: 9:00AM, Dept.: 514, Room: --

The address of the court is 24405 AMADOR ST., HAYWARD, CA 94544

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

TRI CITY

Date: AUG 22, 2025

Judge of the Superior Court 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/25

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 24CV097828

CNS-3963205#

Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

Petition of: MAKEETRA ARMSTRONG for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner MAKEETRA ARMSTRONG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MAKEETRA ARMSTRONG to ZURI ADEA ELORA IFE

Notice of Hearing:

Date: 09/19/2025, Time: 9:00AM, Dept.: 514, Room: --

The address of the court is 24405 AMADOR ST., HAYWARD, CA

granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing: Date: 10/17/2025, Time: 9:00 A.M., Dept.: 514, Room: N/A

The address of the court is 24405 AMADOR STREET, HAYWARD, CA 94544

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

Date: 8/14/2025

THOMAS J. NIXON

Judge of the Superior Court 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/25

CNS-3960082#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 617331

Fictitious Business Name(s): HOYTRA, 39900 BLACOW RD APT 9, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): SAAD HOYEK, 39900 BLACOW RD APT 9, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

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

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

S/ SAAD HOYEK

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 09/02/2025.

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).

9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/25

CNS-3965122#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616928

Fictitious Business Name(s): CRAFTING DAY AND NITE, 4915 NELSON ST., FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): DANIELLE NITE,4915 NELSON ST., FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/15/2025.

S/DANIELLE NITE

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/15/2025.

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). 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/25

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 617256

Fictitious Business Name(s): INFERENCE SEARCH, 41916 CORTE SANTA BARBARA, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): SHWETHA B ALAMPALLI, 41916 CORTE SANTA BARBARA, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/22/2025. 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/ SHWETHA B ALAMPALLI

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/27/2025.

9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/25

CNS-3965118#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 617204

Fictitious Business Name(s): DOLOOP DIGITAL / BUILDHEALTH.COACH / JAAMVN / EKRASWORKS, 3277 RIDGEFIELD WAY, DUBLIN, CA 94568, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): DO LOOP LLC, 3277 RIDGEFIELD WAY, DUBLIN, CA 94568, County of ALAMEDABusiness conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/26/2025. 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].)

S/ GAURAV RASTOGI This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/26/2025.

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).

9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/25 CNS-3965115#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 617305

Fictitious Business Name(s): JUST PET ME COUNTRY CLUB, 2545 BROADWAY, OAKLAND, CA 94612 County of ALAMEDA

JOEL PULLEN, AICP, ACTING SECRETARY FREMONT PLANNING COMMISSION CNSB # 3964994

(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: AUG 15, 2025

THOMAS J. NIXON

Judge of the Superior Court 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/25

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 25CV136628

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Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

Petition of: MERSAL ASGHARI for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner MERSAL ASGHARI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MERSAL ASGHARI to MURSAL ASGHARI MAHMOUD

9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/25

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 617292

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Fictitious Business Name(s): COFFEEONXTHERUN, 36849 LAUREL ST., NEWARK, CA 94560, County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): AYESHA ALI, 36849 LAUREL ST., NEWARK, CA 94560, 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/ AYESHA ALI

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/29/2025

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the

Mailing Address: 25 COFFEE BERRY LANE, ORINDA, CA 94563

Registrant(s): ASHLEY TSANG, 25 COFFEE BERRY LANE, ORINDA, CA 94563

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/20/2025. 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/ ASHLEY TSANG

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/29/2025.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 616588

Fictitious Business Name(s):

JULY STUDIO, 38750 PASEO PADRE PARKWAY STE A2, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

QIYUE STUIDO LLC, 38750 PASEO PADRE PARKWAY STE A2, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/01/2025.

S/ QINGAN CAI

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/04/2025.

9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/25

CNS-3965112#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 617196

Fictitious Business Name(s): SIGNATURE AUTO SALES & RENTALS, 38623 FREMONT BLVD STE 160, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): SIGNATURE AUTO SALES & RENTALS LLC,38623 FREMONT BLVD STE 160, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/25/2025. 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/ DAY DUY TRAN

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/26/2025.

CNS-3965109#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 617207

Fictitious Business Name(s):

CENAKO MOBILITY, 4444 CENTRAL AVE APT 202, FREMONT, CA 94536, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s):

CSRGROUPSLLC, 4444 CENTRAL AVE APT 202, FREMONT, CA 94536, County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/26/2025 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].)

/s/ NALINIKANTH CHINTHAKINDHI

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/26/2025

CNS-3963208#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 616505

Fictitious Business Name(s): YUKSEL UYGHUR RESTAURANT, 1596 WASHINGOTN BLVD, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA

Mailing Address: 4828 BERNAL AVE APT A, PLEASANTON, CA 94566

Registrant(s): YUKSEL INC, 4828 BERNAL AVE APT A, PLEASANTON, CA 94566

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

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

PUBLI C NOTICES

S/ MAIAMITI KEREMUJIANG

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 07/30/2025.

CNS-3963206#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 617076

Fictitious Business Name(s): OC PLUMBING & WATER HEATERS, 6239 CASTILLON DR., NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): OSCAR CORTEZ, 6239 CASTILLON DR., NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

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

S/ OSCAR CORTEZ

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/21/2025. 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).

9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/25

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 616571

Fictitious Business Name(s): JAB GROUP, 261 MANITOBA GM, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

BULOSAN ALEXANDER, 261 MANITOBA GM, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

BULOSAN JENNIFER, 261 MANITOBA GM, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/01/2025. 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/ ALEXANDER BULOSAN

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/01/2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 616384

Fictitious Business Name(s): FREMONT CAR DRIVING SCHOOL, 5500 STEWART AVE, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 15515 JUTLAND ST., SAN LEANDRO, CA 94579

Registrant(s): SINGH KAMALJEET, 15515 JUTLAND ST., SAN LEANDRO, CA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

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

S/ KAMALJEET SINGH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 07/24/2025.

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the

CNS-3963141#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616540

Fictitious Business Name(s):

KS AUTO COLLISION, 4466 ENTERPRISE ST., FREMONT, CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

SORA KO, 4466 ENTERPRISE ST., FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/05/2025

/s/ SORA ANNA KO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 07/31/2025

8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/25

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616818

Fictitious Business Name(s): CORE PERFORMANCE CHIROPRACTIC, 39210 STATE ST #205, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): FRANK A LEE CHIROPRACTIC CORP, 4306 ELLEN WAY, UNION CITY, CA 94587

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/26/2023. 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/ FRANK LEE

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/13/2025.

CNS-3960857#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616805

Fictitious Business Name(s): RANI’S CAKE, 4444 CENTRAL AVE APT 202, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): CSRGROUPSLLC, 4444 CENTRAL AVE APT 202, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILTY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/12/2025. 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/ NALINIKANTH CHINTHAKINDHI

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/12/2025.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616891

Fictitious Business Name(s): SHAALIE / CENAKO MOBILITY, 4444 CENTRAL AVE APT 202, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): CSRGROUPSLLC, 4444 CENTRAL AVE APT 202, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/14/2025. 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/ NALINIKANTH CHINTHAKINDHI

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/14/2025.

8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/25

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616762

Fictitious Business Name(s): SERENITY BY PARU, 3735 HORNER ST., UNION CITY, CA 94587 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): PAYAL PRASAD, 3735 HORNER ST., UNION CITY, CA 94587 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.

S/ PAYAL PRASAD

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/11/2025.

CNS-3960402#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616967

Fictitious Business Name(s): BAFANG EXPRESS, 46132 WARM SPRINGS BLVD #157, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): JYZZ LLC, 46132 WARM SPRINGS BLVD #157, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/15/2025. 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/ ZICONG ZHEN

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/16/2025.

CNS-3960400#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616440

Fictitious Business Name(s): ANCESTRAL SEED HEALING CO., 480 CRESCENT ST APT 102, OAKLAND, CA 94610 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): HENNING TALYCE, 480 CRESCENT ST APT 102, OAKLAND, CA 94610 County of ALAMEDA Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/18/2025. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is

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

S/ TALYCE HENNING

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 07/25/2025.

8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/25

CNS-3960397#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 616555

Fictitious Business Name(s):

JAWA CONSULT, 2175 DECOTO RD APT 149, UNION CITY, CA 94587 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): JAWA CONSULT, 2175 DECOTO RD APT 149, UNION CITY, CA 94587 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

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

S/ ELIZABETH SOUW

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 07/31/2025.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616551

Fictitious Business Name(s): SWE TRADING, 43227 CALLE DOLOROSA, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

NAING THET, 43227 CALLE DOLOROSA, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/01/2025.

S/ NAING THET

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 07/31/2025.

8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/25

CNS-3959406#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616652

Fictitious Business Name(s): SLOW TALK, 2955 SHATTUCK AVE STE 11, BERKELEY, CA 94705 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): LISA THOMPSON, 2955 SHATTUCK AVE STE 11, BERKELEY, CA 94705 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/ LISA THOMPSON

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/05/2025

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLI C NOTICES

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). 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/25

CNS-3959402#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616647

Fictitious Business Name(s):

IZZY’S STICKYS, 16183 ASHLAND AVE APT 403, SAN LORENZO, CA 94580 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

IZABELLA GOMEZ, 16183 ASHLAND AVE APT 403, SAN LORENZO, CA 94580 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.

S/IZABELLA GOMEZ

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/05/2025

8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/25

CNS-3958913#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616431

Fictitious Business Name(s):

COCOA BOHA, 229 CAMPINA CT., FREMONT, CA 94539

County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

4DG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 142 N. MILPITAS BLVD PMB 292, MILPITAS

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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

S/ DENISE SANTOS

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 07/25/2025.

CNS-3958910#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 615894

Fictitious Business Name(s): LUSH CLEANING, 34331 TUPELO ST., FREMONT, CA 94555 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): LUSH CLEANING LLC, 34331 TUPELO ST., FREMONT, CA 94555 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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

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

CNS-3957976#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616616

Fictitious Business Name(s): HOT THREADZ, 40134 LAIOLO RD, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 5178 MOWRY AVE #2170, FREMONT, CA 94538

Registrant(s): MARIAN STEVENS, 5178 MOWRY AVE #2170, FREMONT, CA 94538

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

S/ MARIAN STEVENS

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/04/2025.

8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/25

CNS-3957972#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616746

Fictitious Business Name(s): CLOSE11, 34159 FREMONT BLVD 1026, FREMONT, CA 94555 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): ARTICS INC., 34159 FREMONT BLVD 1026, FREMONT, CA 94555 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/08/2025.

S/ DIPRO CHOWDHURY

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 08/08/2025.

8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/25

CNS-3957969#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 616493

Fictitious Business Name(s): N&O CO., 34396 WELLMAN TR, FREMONT, CA 94555 County of ALAMEDA

Mailing Address: 5326 WESTBURY COURT, NEWARK, CA 94560

Registrant(s): NAIL IBRAHIM, 5326 WESTBURY COURT, NEWARK, CA 94560

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/1/2025. 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/NAIL IBRAHIM

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JULY 29,2025.

CNS-3957907#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 615989

Fictitious Business Name(s): AI DEVELOPERS / THE UNIVERSAL CONVERSATION ENGINE, 3654 THORNTON AVENUE #1084, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): CARL H. FLYGT, 3654 THORNTON AVENUE #1084, FREMONT, CA 94536

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

S/CARL H FLYGT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JULY 9, 2025.

8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/25

GOVERNMENT

CNS-3957201#

CITY OF FREMONT SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NOS. XX-2025 AND XX-2025

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 15.35 OF THE FREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE BY REFERENCE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT ADDING CHAPTER 15.66 TO THE FREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE BY REFERENCE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS

The above Ordinances were introduced by the Fremont City Council on September 9, 2025, and adopted on September 16, 2025. Most of the amendments carry forward existing local amendments to earlier editions of the California Building Standards Code. The local amendments are briefly summarized as follows: 1. 2025 California Fire Code (CFC): The ordinance adopts the CFC with local amendments that are largely administrative and carry forward existing provisions, while also introducing key changes to enhance life safety and property conservation. These include:

Fire Alarm System Requirements: Clarified installation and monitoring requirements. Systems must be State Fire Marshal listed and approved, with the building owner providing certification. Remote annunciators are required at main entrances for new or updated systems. Specific detection and manual alarm boxes are mandated for facilities handling lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries♣ Hazardous Materials Management: More stringent spill control and secondary containment mechanisms are required for a broader range of hazardous materials and at lower quantity thresholds. This also includes additional construction and monitoring requirements for toxic and highly toxic materials (health hazard classifications 3 and 4), and some flammable and oxidizing materials.♣ Fire Apparatus Access Roads♣ & Key Boxes: Requirements for fire lane marking and maintenance are detailed. Automatic and manual security gates must be equipped with approved Knox key override switches or padlocks for emergency access. The Knox Rapid Entry System is required in various occupancies for immediate access, and a Knox Document Cabinet is mandated for facilities storing hazardous materials, containing essential pre-fire plans and keys.

Fire Protection Water Supplies: Specific spacing requirements for fire hydrants in residential (every 500 ft) and commercial/industrial/multi-family areas (every 300 ft) are established, with discretion for the Fire Chief to require closer intervals. Hydrants must be clearly identified with reflective markers and paint.

♣ Automatic Sprinkler Systems (AFES): General requirement for AFES in all new buildings (excluding certain Group U occupancies), with detailed modifications for various occupancy groups and building conditions. This includes specific requirements for R-3 occupancies (single-family homes), additions, and repairs/retrofits based on the value of repair. The intent is to confine fires, reduce toxic gases, and facilitate evacuation.♣ Prohibition of Fireworks: The code maintains the existing prohibition on the possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks within the City.♣ 2. 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) The ordinance adopts the 2025 CWUIC with specific local amendments intended to address the heightened wildfire risk in the city. Purpose: The code establishes minimum regulations for life and property protection against wildland fire intrusion and the spread of structure fires to wildland fuels. It supplements Fremont♣’s building and fire codes.

Special Building Construction Regulations: New or remodeled structures in WUI Fire Areas are required to comply with enhanced building standards. This includes:♣

o Roof Coverings: Any new structure or re-roofing in a WUI Fire Area must have a Class A fire-retardant roof covering.

o Exterior Wall Coverings: Exterior walls must be of 1-hour fire-resistive assemblies with a Class I flame spread requirement.

o Utilities: Utilities in exposed under-floor areas must be enclosed with 1-hour fire-resistive material.

o Historical Buildings: Flexibility for historical buildings is provided if a fire protection plan (prepared by a registered Fire Protection Engineer and approved by building official and fire chief) is implemented to ensure an equivalent level of fire safety.

Fire Protection Plans (FPP): These plans are required based on project-specific wildfire hazard assessments, addressing fire department access, water supply, fuel reduction (defensible space), and applicable building codes for wildfire safety. The applicant is responsible for the cost of FPP preparation and review.♣

3. Local Conditions Justification: The amendments to the California Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are reasonably necessary due to Fremont’s local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, as detailed in Attachment 1 to the resolution of findings approved by the Council. The modifications are designed

to mitigate fire impacts, enhance firefighting capacity and efficiency, improve survivability, and reduce human and property losses from fires, wildfires, and hazardous materials incidents. Some of the key local conditions which support the amendments are summarized below:

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Climatic Conditions:

o Wildfire Risk: Fremont contains very high fire hazard severity zones. Increased frequency and intensity of droughts, combined with hotter, drier landscapes, and severe winds, contribute to rapid and irregular fire spread. This leads to increased demand for emergency services and necessitates robust wildfire prevention measures.

o Extreme Heat: Rising annual average temperatures and more frequent heat waves can worsen air quality and pose public health threats.

Geological and Topographical Conditions♣

o Seismic Hazard: Fremont is traversed by the Hayward Fault, with a significant probability (over 28% in the next 30 years) of a major earthquake (up to magnitude 7.1) along its segments. Such an event poses a high risk of structural damage, collapsed power lines, ruptured gas lines, and breaks in water systems, potentially leading to widespread fires and hazardous material releases.

o Soil Conditions: The presence of expansive Bay mud and soft soils can lead to liquefaction during earthquakes, increasing structural damage.

o Terrain and Access: The city’s hills, creeks, freeways, and dense development create a complex road network with heavy traffic congestion, indirect routes, and steep grades, all of which can significantly delay emergency response times, especially during peak hours or after a major disaster.

o Vegetation: Dry grass, brush, and dense woodland areas contribute to high fuel loads, exacerbating fire danger, particularly during dry, hot, windy months.

o Population Density and Development: A rapidly growing population increases the frequency of emergency incidents and traffic congestion, further straining public safety resources. Close proximity of buildings with combustible materials also increases fire spread risk.

Climate Change Impacts: The combination of these factors is worsened by climate change, which increases the likelihood and severity of wildfires, landslides, droughts (reducing water for firefighting), and extreme heat events.§

A certified copy of the full text of the ordinances are available in the office of the City Clerk, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Fremont, and available for review upon request. The second reading for adoption is currently scheduled for September 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Fremont. SUSAN GAUTHIER, CMC – CITY CLERK 9/9/25

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CITY OF FREMONT PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODES ADOPTION WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS

Post Date: September 2, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fremont City Council will consider second reading and adoption of two ordinances and a findings resolution adopting by reference and amending the 2025 California Fire Code and the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The Fremont City Council will also make conforming changes to the Fremont Municipal Code.

The public hearing will take place at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the City Council Chambers of the City of Fremont located at 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A, Fremont, California. Information on how to participate will be made available, on the agenda posted online in the Agenda Center www.fremont.gov, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Copies of the codes listed above will be on file with the City Clerk and open to inspection. The State of California adopts a set of new construction and building codes every three years referred to as the California Building Standards Codes. The purpose of this public hearing is to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code and the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (as amended), which automatically become effective January 1, 2026. Any questions or comments should be submitted to Fremont Fire Marshal Eric Govan at egovan@fremont.gov or at 510-494-4224.

SUSAN GAUTHIER, CMC – CITY CLERK 9/2, 9/9/25

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PROBATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JESUS CORIA AKA JESS A. CORIA CASE NO. 25PR138383

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JESUS CORIA AKA JESS A. CORIA

A Petition for Probate has been filed by MARIA DOLORES MADRIGAL in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA.

The Petition for Probate requests that MARIA DOLORES MADRIGAL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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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 SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: REGIS J. AMANN, 3939 SMITH STREET, SUITE 1B, UNION CITY, CA 94587, Telephone: 510-471-7786 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/25

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARIA ISABEL RAMOS CASE NO. 25PR137443

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

A Petition for Probate has been filed by MARIO OLMOS RAMOS in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA.

The Petition for Probate requests that MARIO OLMOS RAMOS 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 9/19/2025 at 9:45 AM in Dept. 202 located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. WAY BERKELEY, CA 94704, BERKELEY COURTHOUSE.There are two ways to appear at your remote hearing 1. ZoomGov is an audio and video conference software. You can access ZoomGov with a computer or smartphone (iOS or andorid). For more information about ZoomGov, please visit https://www.zoomgov.com or https://alameda.court.ca.gov/Pages.aspx/RemoteAppearances-Zoom. 2. If you have a computer or smartphone, you can call in to your remote hering with your cellphone or telephone.

If you objectto 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.

the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: SAMANTHA R. SALES, ESQ., WEINER LAW 12626 HIGH BLUFF DRIVE, SUITE 440, SAN DIEGO, CA 92130, Telephone: 858.356.9070 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/25

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BERANCIO JUAREZ

CASE NO. 24PR084437

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

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 9/29/2025 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: BRYAN THOMPSON, ROD OF IRON TRUSTS AND ESTATES COUNSEL, 1485 BAY SHORE BLVD., STE. 124, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94124, Telephone: 415-608-7481 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/25

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TRUSTEE SALES

T.S. No. 136569-CA APN: 543-0427-032-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 1/29/2008. 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 10/16/2025 at 12:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/5/2008 as Instrument No. 2008047655 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: ERLINA M AREVALO, AN UNMARRIED 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 Street EmergencyExit of the Alameda County Courthouse located at 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 33012 CORNING CT, UNION CITY, CA 94587-5537

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

Public Notices Deadline: Noon Wednesday

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: $692,112.56 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 136569-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 136569-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 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/25 CNS-3962978#

Trustee Sale No. 1262492 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Loan No. Title Order No. APN 531-222-029 TRA No. You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 08/18/2023 . 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 Proceedings Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. On 09/23/2025 at 12:00PM , First American

as the

appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on August 18, 2023 as Document Number 2023094535 of official records in the

of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: 41841 Albrae LLC, as Trustor, Foxit Software Incorporated, as Beneficiary, Will Sell At Public Auction To The Highest Bidder For Cash (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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: At the Fallon Street emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 41841 Albrae Street, Fremont, CA 94538. 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 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $2,811,787.10 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. 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 caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks

The

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 visit the website below using the file number assigned to this case. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected on the Internet Web site. 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 (858) 410-2154, or visit this internet website [iSee Link Below], using the file number assigned to this case [TS 1262492] 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 information on sale dates please visit our website at: https://foreclosure.firstam.com/#/foreclosure Date: 8/22/25 First American Title Insurance Company 9255 Town Center Drive Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 410-2158 David Z. Bark, Foreclosure Trustee Exhibit “A” A Condominium Comprised Of: Parcel One: An Undivided 18% Interest In Parcel 1, As Said Lot Is Shown On The Map Of Parcel Map 3867, Filed November 9, 1982 In Book 137 Of Parcel Maps, Page 7, In The Office Of The Recorder Of Alameda County. Excepting Therefrom: All The Units As

Said Units Are Defined In The Declaration Of Condominium Dated December 14, 1982, Recorded January 30, 1983, Instrument No. 83-010701 In The Office Of The Recorder Of Alameda County And Shown On The Plan Attached Thereto As Exhibit “C”. The Exclusive Right To Possession And Occupancy Of Those Portions Of Said Lot Defined As Parking Plan And Designated Exhibit “D” On The Plan Above Referred To. Parcel Two: Unit 1 As Shown On The Plan Above Referred To. Parcel Three The Exclusive Right To Possession And Occupancy Of Those Areas Defined As Parking Plan And Designated As Parking Spaces 1 Through 14, And 16 Through 19 On Exhibit D” On The Plan Above Referred To Adjacent To Parcel; 2 Above For The Benefit Of And Appurtenant To Parcels 1 And 2 Above. Parcel Four: A Non-Exclusive Easement For Utilities, Space And Drainage Facilities Appurtenant To And For The Benefit Of Premises, As Set Forth In Instrument No. 83-010701 Recorded January 30, 1983, Alameda County Records. Parcel Five: A Non-Exclusive Easement For Vehicular And Pedestrian Ingress And Egress, Appurtenant To And For The Benefit Of Premises, As Set Forth In Instrument No. 83-010701, Recorded January 30, 1983, Alameda County Records 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/25 CNS-3962648#

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-25-1014322-NJ

Order No.: DEF-671268 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/29/2019. 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): SANDEEPAN MUKHERJEE, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND SUSHANTA ANIL DATTA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS TENANTS IN COMMON Recorded: 4/1/2019 as Instrument No. 2019058053 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/18/2025 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: $682,570.29 The purported property address is: 38526 CANYON HEIGHTS DR, FREMONT, CA 94536

Assessor’s Parcel No.: 507-0506-1-1 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. THE LAND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF FREMONT, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 20, BLOCK 1, TRACT 1283, FILED APRIL 14, 1954, IN BOOK 34, PAGE 43, OF MAPS, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS AND THAT PORTION OF LOT 21, BLOCK 1 TRACT 1283, FILED APRIL 14, 1954, IN BOOK 34, PAGE 43, OF MAPS, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS, LYING SOUTHERLY OF A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE THEREOF, 6.133 FEET NORTHERLY (MEASURED ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE) THEREFROMNOTICE 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 800-280-2832 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-25-1014322NJ. 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-25-1014322NJ 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 OWNEROCCUPANT: 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

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

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-25-1014322-NJ IDSPub #0249776 8/26/2025 9/2/2025 9/9/2025 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/25 CNS-3956813#