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AUGUST 25-SEPTEMBER 26-SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
Alameda County is free of Medfly
Climate neighbors Climate change exhibit emphasizes shared humanity. 10
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● Officials warn that threat of new infestations remains
Hetal Anjaria demos Indian Kalamkari painting. 13
By Panashe Matemba-Mutasa
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Stephanie Uchida
State and federal off icials have declared Alameda County free of the Mediterranean fruit f ly (Medf ly), ending an 11-month quarantine that covered 213 square miles in and around Fremont. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Alameda County Agricultural Commissioner’s office announced this month that the pest has been eradicated using a sterile insect technique combined with targeted organic treatments. T h e s t r at e g y i n vo l ve d releasing sterile male Medflies—up to 250,000 per square
TEST ORCHARD Phil Stob is the project manager of the California Orchard Restoration Experiment team.
Orchard reconnects with its roots ● Team brings historical fruit varieties to California Nursery Park in Niles By Stephanie Uchida
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t was Halloween, 2024. A fall wind stirred the bare branches of a long-neglect-
ed orchard. It sounds like the opening of a spooky movie. Instead, this scene was part of a story of restoration and rebirth, where locals shared their vision
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with the City of Fremont for a renewed version of the historic California Nursery Test Orchard. On July 22, 2025, the team, dubbed “CORE” (California Orchard Restoration Experiment), signed a contract with the City as a new nonprof— More on page 8
Teacher appreciation School district holds welcome day for teachers.
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High school refresh Newark Memorial to debut updated sports facility. 24