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Spicy and sweet Hot honey is worth all the buzz. 6
OPINION OBITUARIES
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CLASSIFIED ADS
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LEGAL LISTINGS
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Roll out Fremont to debut DoorDash bots. 8 TRICITYVOICE.COM
VOL 25 NO 9
FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2026
Tax time
San Leandro moves to fill Bryan Azevedo’s council seat
San Leandro looks at tax measures for November ballot. 8
Sipping tea Chanticleers Theatre presents a southern society journey. 12
● Interested candidates have until March 11 to complete an application By Roelle Balan
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Jason Cheng
The City of San Leandro is looking to fill former councilmember Bryan Azevedo’s seat after he retired on Feb. 10. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Azevedo pleaded guilty to federal charges the next day. The charges involve conspiracy to accept bribes and lying to federal investigators. His next court appearance is on Dec. 3. A zevedo’s plea included admission to accepting a free trip to Vietnam with 10 days worth of hotel stays and meals. Azevedo agreed with two co-conspirators to use his status as a councilmember in order to convince the city to purchase their modular housing units. His co-conspirators said Azevedo would get a percentage of the sales if he set up a bank account under his wife’s name.
Local gem Mineral and gem show comes to Newark. 13
Photo Ready
Local photographers submit work for 31st annual Juried Photography Exhibit. Page 12
Water district looks for talent ● Winner receives up to $500 in scholarships and chance to see video in local theaters By Roelle Balan
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tudents from Fremont, Newark and Union City are invited to produce a
30-second video about water. The “WaterClips Student Video Contest” is hosted by Alameda County Water District (ACWD). Middle and high school stu-
dents from grades six to 12 are invited to participate in the contest. Winners can receive up to $500. There will be three middle school winners and three high school winners. High school — More on page 10
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Playoff season East Bay high schools fight to finals. 27