Live music hours to be extended for Union City restaurant
● New 2am curfew would apply to other venues as well
By Roelle Balan
Union City is changing its zoning laws to allow for more live music. The city council adopted a zoning law ordinance amendment that will allow restaurants to play live music until 2am instead of 12am.
City staff said during the Jan. 13 council meeting that Filipino restaurant Gerry’s Grill came to the city to ask about extending live music hours. The business is the only restaurant that plays live music. However, this is also great news for other restaurants that may want to have live music.
The 2am live music curfew takes effect 30 days after adoption, which would be Feb. 12.
Any business in Union City that wants to have live music would need a permit from the city’s economic and community development department. Councilmember Jaime Patiño said he recommended the live
Book tour Banter Bookshop hosts author of ‘The Once and Future Queen.’
Fremont goes platinum
● East Bay city parties for 70th birthday
By Stephanie Uchida
Apeople will come together again to celebrate the city’s growth.
Rent stabilization San Leandro reviews ordinance draft. 4
Breads of Ireland
These traditional loaves are rich in flavor and history. 6
Department changes
Newark high school coaches to be fired. 13
Tracing light
Art exhibit features contemplative landscapes. 15
lot can change in 70 years, but some things stay the same. On Jan. 23, 1956, five towns came together to become the city of Fremont. For the city’s platinum birthday,
The Washington Township Museum of Local History, located near Old Mission San Jose, tells the story of Fremont through maps, historical photos and artifacts.
“When the city started to form, what we had were five little towns that each had a distinct character,” shares Barbara Baxter, docent and collections manager at the museum. “They were all different. And then they came together to become a city.”
The five towns are now Fremont’s districts: Centerville,
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January improvements
Downtown Hayward looks forward to 2026. 22
FREMONT FLAIR Stylish contestants participated in the Miss Fremont Pageant in 1967.
Courtesy of Washington Township Museum of Local History
Inside the Fremont Assembly, part of the General Motors Automobile Factory, 1963.
News from Washington Health
TAVR: The Modern Option For Heart Valve Replacement
Local cardiothoracic surgeon offers online seminar
You’ve been diagnosed with a serious heart problem. One of the four valves that keep the blood pumping through your heart has thickened and calcified with age; it no longer opens and closes the way it should. Your cardiologist has said your aortic valve needs to be replaced. What does this mean? Will surgery be required and, if so, what options do you have?
Unlike years ago when openheart surgery was the only choice, with extended time in the hospital followed by weeks of recovery, today many heart patients undergo valve replacement with a minimally invasive procedure called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). TAVR is a preferred procedure, especially for older (70+) patients, notes Dr. Ramin Beygui, medical director of UCSF – Washington Cardiac Services.
“With TAVR, patients have a short, one- to two-day stay in the hospital and are able to return to normal activities within a few days,” Dr. Beygui explains. “One of the main benefits of TAVR particularly for older patients, is the elimination of open-heart surgery with the attendant heart-lung machine, and a reduction in recovery to a few days as compared to several weeks with the more invasive surgery.”
Dr. Beygui will explain the various options available now to treat heart
valve failure at a 10 a.m. Feb. 7 online presentation, “TAVR: A Modern Option for Heart Valve Care.” Viewers can watch live on YouTube at YouTube.com/@Washington_Health. For those who miss the live presentation,
the video will also be added to the Washington Health library of videos featuring health care experts.
Dr. Beygui will also discuss the variety of treatment options now available for the heart’s four valves. Depending on age, patient health issues and the extent of valve damage, other approaches may be considered. He will discuss how open-heart surgery has improved with shorter recovery times and lessened impact on patients.
Additionally, he will review follow-up studies of aortic valve replacement patients since the procedure was first instituted. These have concluded that TAVR is particularly appropriate and beneficial for older patients, especially those who have other health issues.
How does TAVR work? A new bioprosthetic valve, made from cow or porcine tissue, is placed in the heart, supplanting the existing valve. The insertion is made either through an artery in the groin or the chest area. In either instance, only a small incision is made to access the artery. The new valve is inserted and placed over the damaged valve and wedged into place.
The aortic valve must be replaced if it isn’t allowing the blood to come through it efficiently after the heart pumps.
Dr. Beygui explains, “Aortic stenosis
cannot be treated with medication; the condition requires some type of surgery to replace the valve. If the valve is not replaced, heart failure will occur.”
The method of replacement — whether with TAVR or by open-chest surgery — is determined following a risk assessment of the patient. The risk assessment considers the patient’s age and other existing medical conditions, and is conducted by one cardiothoracic surgeon and one cardiologist, as required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
TAVR was introduced in the United States in 2011 and has been in use at UCSF since 2013, according to Dr. Beygui. Washington Health has offered TAVR since 2021. To date, nearly 200 patients have undergone TAVR at Washington Hospital.
For more information on TAVR, visit WashingtonHealth.com/CardiacCare or scan the QR code below.
“Aortic stenosis cannot be treated with medication; the condition requires some type of surgery to replace the valve.”
Ramin Beygui, MD
News from Washington Health
Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency?
What You Need to Know in Case of Illness or Injury
Sudden illness or injury can happen at any time, so it is important to know what to do and where to go if you or a loved one needs medical attention. Knowing the proper level of care necessary saves time, which can be a critical factor with the onset of illness or an emergency. Washington Health provides all levels of care, but how do you know when to call your primary care physician (PCP), when to go to Urgent Care, or when to visit the Emergency Department (ED)?
Washington Health Trauma Center Medical Director Chet Morrison, MD, will present a brief, informative seminar called, “Choosing the Right Care: PCP, Urgent Care or Emergency?” on Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. Viewers can watch live at YouTube.com/@Washington_Health. For those who miss the live presentation, the video will also be added to the Washington Health library of videos featuring health care experts.
Available Levels of Care
Most people know to visit their doctor for routine checkups and ongoing care. For those with chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension, it is important to keep in touch with a PCP to monitor your health and help manage medications. Family medicine doctors and other PCPs can also provide referrals to specialists when needed. It is recommended to call your doctor’s office for mild or non-urgent symptoms that arise, so a virtual or in-person visit can be scheduled if needed. If you don’t have access to a PCP or if your doctor’s office is closed when you have
immediate medical concerns, other options are available.
A new Washington Health Urgent Care Center opened near Walgreens at 2682 Mowry Ave. in Fremont on Dec. 17. This new medical facility offers walk-in treatment for a wide range of common health concerns, including minor injuries like cuts and sprains, and illnesses like colds and flu. Unlike an emergency department, the Urgent Care is designed for conditions that require prompt attention but are not lifethreatening, helping reduce wait times and medical costs for patients. Now, urgent care patients of all ages have access to board-certified doctors seven days a week for extended daily hours. Patients can also get an X-ray if needed. To see a list of accepted insurance plans, visit WashingtonHealth.com/ UrgentCare.
The Washington Health Emergency Department is open 24/7/365, offering unscheduled care to patients requiring immediate attention. Located in the Morris Hyman Critical Care Pavilion with an entrance on Civic Center Drive, the ED is available for emergent conditions like stroke and heart attack, as well as injuries, infections, and other illnesses. For more critically ill or injured patients, the Washington Health Trauma Center opened in 2024, bringing much needed lifesaving care to Southern Alameda County. This level II trauma center provides round-the-clock availability of trauma surgeons and prompt access to various medical specialties like orthopedics,
neurosurgery, and cardiology, along with an ongoing commitment to community safety and injury prevention education. With our aging population and an automobile versus pedestrian rate in the Bay Area being four times the national average, accidents happen. Having a full range of advanced treatment and toptier medical care available within the community brings peace of mind to local residents. But when a sickness comes on or an emergency occurs, it is important to know who to call and where to go for help. For life-threatening or severe conditions like chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, and severe allergic reactions, always call 911 or go to the Emergency Department.
Dr. Morrison will cover in detail what levels of medical services are available locally. Be sure to watch his presentation so you will know whether to call your doctor, go to Urgent Care or the ED in times of illness or injury. For more information on Dr. Morrison and the Washington Health Trauma Center, visit WashingtonHealth.com/Trauma or scan the QR code below.
OPINION
Fremont companies power brain science
By Samantha Campos
Every week, I’m a little astonished by the amount of brainpower at work in our region. It shows up in the high-achieving student intern resumes that cross my desk (seriously—is it something in the water?). And it’s reflected in Fremont’s role as a major hub for tech and advanced manufacturing.
While much of today’s tech conversation revolves around artificial intelligence, I find myself just as fascinated by the human intelligence behind it all. One of my more leisurely interests—nerd alert—is neuroscience. I enjoy keeping up with new brain science studies and breakthroughs, especially when they’re happening right here in Fremont or nearby.
Not surprisingly, much local research focuses on neuro -
technology, which blends electronics and the nervous system to monitor, analyze, predict or even modulate brain activity. Some of these tools are already being used for medical treatment and cognitive enhancement, sitting at the intersection of neuroscience and AI—an exciting space that also raises important questions about privacy, ethics and identity.
One high-profile example is Neuralink, the Fremont-based neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk. As you might expect, its work has generated both excitement and controversy. Neuralink develops implantable brain-computer interface devices
intended to restore function for people with neurological disorders—and, eventually, to “augment” human capabilities. The potential is enormous, and so are the debates.
Other compelling work is happening closer to home. At Cal State East Bay, the Brain Rehabilitation and Investigation of Neuroplasticity
(B.R.A.I.N.) Lab studies cognitive and communicative recovery from stroke, traumatic brain injury and concussion, using EEG and neuroimaging to better understand how the brain heals.
Here in Fremont, Washington Hospital’s Bell Neuroscience Institute of Silicon Valley focuses on clinical neuroscience and comprehensive care for complex brain conditions. In Pleasanton, the BRAIN Foundation funds research into neurotechnolo-
GOVERNMENT
San Leandro rent stabilization ordinance receives first reading
● Community members weigh in for and against
By Roelle Balan
After a passionate public comment session with 38 in-person speakers and eight online comments coming from both sides of the argument, the San Leandro City Council on Jan. 12 voted for a first reading of the San Leandro Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
“We’ve taken the tightest
provisions of various ordinances, and we’ve lumped them together. And I don’t think that reflects balance,” said Mayor Juan González, who voted against the first reading of the ordinance.
City staff said the rent registry ordinance, effective July 31, is a critical piece in enforcing rent stabilization. This is where landlords have to input information about their units and the rent amount.
‘This is an investment for [my mom], this is her retirement. And while this ordinance is intended to prevent displacement, it unintentionally places a burden on seniors like my mom.’
—Public
comment speaker
gy and metabolic dysfunction in autism.
And at Stanford, Dr. Sergiu Pașca is pioneering research using 3D human neural organoids—also known as assembloids—to study neural circuit formation and early brain development. Stanford’s Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience is also hosting a Jan. 27 symposium on advances in brain aging and resilience. Reading about all this work—much of it happening in our own backyard—reminds me that curiosity itself is a kind of exercise. It keeps our brains flexible, engaged and maybe even a little sharper. If Fremont is known for building the future, it’s reassuring to know we’re also paying close attention to the minds doing the building. And if there is something in the water, let’s not filter it out just yet.
One person said her mom owns rental units and lives in San Leandro. She said her mom uses the money for basic living expenses like medical care and property taxes. “This is an investment for her, this is her retirement. And while this ordinance is intended to prevent displacement, it unintentionally places a burden on seniors like my mom.”
A resident said, “When we can’t come up with money to pay our rent, we get told to leave, to evict. Houselessness has become not only an unfortunate option, but a consistent inevitability.”
The next step is for the council to approve a rent registry software, expected on the agenda on Feb. 2 along with a second reading of the ordinance.
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Samantha Campos
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HOME &GARDEN
YOU KNEAD TO KNOW ABOUT IRISH BREADS
These seven traditional breads rise to the occasion
By Daniel O’Donnell
The renowned tradition of toasting in Ireland began centuries ago in Celtic communities when drinks were shared during social and religious gatherings. Today there are countless traditional toasts which make simple but meaningful points. Walk into almost any Irish pub and you are likely to hear “Sláinte” which translates to “good health.”
A toast you probably will not hear is “May the enemies of Ireland never eat bread nor drink whiskey, but be tormented with itching without the benefit of scratching.” If you have never had any traditional Irish bread, you cannot truly know how devastating this toasty threat could be.
Breads have long been a staple in Ireland. Rustic oatcakes and ash-baked flatbreads made from foraged seeds and grains were the earliest breads made by ancient Irish Celts. Different leavened breads were made through the centuries using the yeast from fermented oats, sour potato juice or foam skimmed from the top of fermenting beer.
It was not until 1845 to 1852, during the Great Famine, that Irish soda bread became a staple of the Irish diet when potato crops failed and yeast was scarce.
Irish soda bread uses baking soda as a leavening agent instead of yeast. When baking soda is combined with an acidic liquid such as yogurt, honey, lemon juice or buttermilk it creates a chemical reaction. When flour, salt, buttermilk and baking soda are mixed together to form a thick batter, an immediate release of carbon dioxide begins, which will cause the dough to expand.
Soda bread became an accessible staple during times of famine and economic hardships because of the simplicity of the recipe, the availability of
ingredients, and because the dough could be easily baked in cast-iron pots over embers in a hearth.
Irish soda bread is not limited to only four key ingredients. Different counties and even smaller regions within a county might have recipes that incorporate varying ingredients. Some regional recipes do not add any sweeteners, while others use sugar, honey or molasses. Some local recipes add chopped walnuts while others include pistachios. Some regional recipes may use rosemary, thyme, parsley or sage. Oats, cheese, bacon, caraway seeds, dried fruits and Guinness are all other possible ingredients.
Listed below are two soda breads and five other traditional Irish breads:
Brown soda bread or wheaten bread is the quintessential Irish bread. It uses an Irish-style whole wheat flour made from the entire wheat berry. It is coarsely ground with visible bran flakes which gives the bread a distinctive nutty taste and dense crumb interior. The crust is crunchy with a deep caramel color.
Spotted Dog is a version of white soda bread that contains currants, raisins, egg and sugar. It is close to what is commonly sold in the US as Irish soda bread. The Irish version is less sweet than the American version. It has different names in different parts of the country: Railway Cake, Sweet Soda Bread and Fly Soda Bread.
A Waterford Blaa is a protected culinary specialty from County Waterford, Ireland. Up to 12,000 fresh blaas are eaten daily in the town of Waterford alone. It is a soft, lightly textured, doughy white yeast roll with a flour-dusted top. It is eaten in the morning as a breakfast sandwich with sausage, bacon and egg, or with butter. A ham and cheese blaa is a popular lunch sandwich.
The Belfast Bap is a traditional Irish white yeast roll from Belfast, Northern
Ireland. It has a crunchy, almost burnt crust with a soft airy interior. It was created during the Great Famine by a philanthropist, Barney Huges, to provide an affordable food source. Later it became a staple for the working class. It is estimated that tens of thousands of baps are consumed daily throughout Belfast and the surrounding areas.
The Derry Bap is a regional version of the Belfast bap. Derry baps are generally much smaller, have a softer and more floury crust, and a moister and fluffier interior. They might not have the same name recognition as the Belfast bap throughout Northern Ireland, but they hold the same cultural significance.
Potato Farls, also called potato bread or potato cakes, are thin flatbreads traditionally made from left-over mashed potatoes, flour and butter. The dough is flattened and fried to create a crispy exterior while the interior is soft and
dense. The circles of dough are typically cut into quarters forming triangular sections. This inspired the name farl which literally means fourths in Irish.
Batch is a tall, soft yeast white bread with a crunchy crust. It gets its name from being baked in batches of two or four one-pound loaves that are separated after baking. It is a versatile bread used for sandwiches, toast or dipping into soups.
There are no Irish toasts pointing out how lucky Ireland is to have these breads. However, if you make a slice of toast from any type of traditional Irish bread, you will not need a toast for good fortune, you will already have found it.
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BEER BREAD Regional varieties of soda bread use different sweeteners and ingredients such as Guinness.
Photos by Daniel O’Donnell
EARLY RISER Waterford Blaa is often eaten as a breakfast sandwich with egg and sausage.
STARRING ROLE Belfast Bap is a white yeast roll with a crunchy crust and light, airy interior.
STRIKE UP THE BAND Union City venues that want to play live music must apply for a permit from the city.
Union City’s updated live music curfew will take effect on Feb. 12
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music hours expansion at Gerry’s Grill and said he used to enjoy live music at the restaurant.
The live music component also applies to event venues. There are currently no event venues in Union City, but staff said there is an applicant who wants to run a rental space business for private events. This business is being proposed in the Historic Alvarado District on Smith Street and Union City Boulevard, at what used to be the Pinoy Handaan Filipino restaurant. Staff said the building has been vacant for several years.
There are currently no event venues in Union City, but staff said there is an applicant who wants to run a rental space business for private events. This business is being proposed in the Historic Alvarado District on Smith Street and Union City Boulevard.
Fremont marks 70 years
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Irvington, Niles, Mission San Jose and Warm Springs. At nearly 80 square miles, Fremont is the 12th largest city in California by acreage.
However, Fremont’s strength in size and diversity can also be a weakness when it comes to forming community bonds. People can stay within their own neighborhoods, because everything they need is right there, meaning Fremont has lacked a true downtown.
“I grew up in Centerville and we never left Centerville,” said Kelsey Camello, president of the Museum of Local History. “We went from one end of Centerville to the other to go from our house to church to school.”
Since 2012, the city has been working to create a downtown intentionally, building up Capitol Avenue with shops and housing between the Fremont BART Station and the Hub shopping center. Fittingly, the city will hold its 70th birthday celebration at the Downtown Event Center Plaza on Friday, Jan. 23. The event—described as part reflection, part celebration and part “what’s next”—will include a program recognizing Fremont’s history and milestones, cultural performances reflecting Fremont’s diversity, community speakers and food trucks.
Baxter remembers how quickly the character of the city evolved once the five towns incorporated. “Things changed very fast. By the time I was 16 [around 1967] the high schools were being built. Irvington was built, Mission was built. We were starting to really take on all of those people that were moving here.”
Since the beginning, people have come from different states to make a home in Fremont. While the demographics have changed—with more East Asian, Indian and Afghani Fremonters—the city has kept that part of its identity.
“Fremont has always been a city that has been open to people coming from other places,” said Baxter. “As much as I get a little cranky about the crowdedness of Fremont now, I’m thrilled that we have people coming from other places and other cultures…[saying] ‘This is a really cool place to raise my family.’”
Fremont’s current mayor, Raj Salwan, who has lived in Fremont for 45 years, shared, “When I was in school, I was one of the only Indian Americans— and one of the only Asian Americans—in my class. Back then, many people didn’t even associate the word ‘Indian’ with Indian American families; most people assumed ‘Indian’ meant Native American…Watching Fremont grow into the welcoming, global community it is today has been one of the most meaningful parts of living here.”
Another change Fremont has seen over the years is in industry. Now, Fremont is a tech city, best known as the home of Tesla. Before that, it was known for the auto industry, with the General Motors factory built in 1961. Before that, the region was known for agriculture, which can still be seen at Ardenwood Historic Farm and California Nursery Historical Park.
While suburbs have replaced fields and orchards, the city has been intentional about how it uses its space. From the start, the city council had a publi-
cized general plan for where industry and housing would be. Later, preserving the hills as open space became part of the plan.
Unlike Hayward and Oakland where development continues up and up, Fremont is defined by its hills. Camello said, “When you are sitting anywhere in Fremont and you look up (or in Union City, or in Newark), it’s like ‘Wow.’ They’re striking. And I’m glad they’re not covered in buildings.”
The city showed similar vision by turning swampland into the park locals now know as Lake Elizabeth. Marjory Begley, collections and exhibits coordinator, notes, “We laughed at the idea that they were making a park out of a swamp.” Baxter adds, “But in fact it is a big draw.” Now the playgrounds, walking paths, sports fields and picnic areas give much joy to locals.
While Fremont still gets branded a “commuter” or “bedroom” community, a better qualifier is “intentional” community. And that’s something to celebrate.
Fremont’s 70th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, Jan. 23
5 - 7pm
Downtown Event Center and Plaza
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CITY COUNCIL Fremont’s first city council, 1956 Judge Allen Norris swearing in the council (left to right) Wallace Pond, Michael Overacker, Judge Norris, Jack Stevenson, Bruce Michael, Winifred Bendel.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Author debuts Arthurian fairy tale 13 years in the making
● Paula Lafferty visits Fremont and
discusses challenging journey with candor
By Connie Cheung
In 2009, Paula Lafferty was leading literary tours in the United Kingdom when she was struck by a “flashbulb idea” that would become her debut fantasy romance novel, The Once and Future Queen. After scribbling down the premise for a time traveling tale about Queen Guinevere, Lafferty set the idea aside until 2022.
“There was an intervening 13 years where a whole lot of nothing happened,” Lafferty said at a book talk last week at Banter Bookshop in Fremont. Plagued with self-doubt, she described experiencing “a litany of ‘not enough’ over and over again.”
One night, at dinner with a septuagenarian mentor who was reminiscing about a long-deferred dream to become an author, Lafferty decided she would not wait any longer. Starting with journal entries, she committed to writing daily and soon revisited the Arthurian romance she had dreamt up over a decade ago.
The story begins in the present-day with protagonist Vera working at the “George & Pilgrims Inn” in Glastonbury, a hotel where Lafferty stayed during her stint in the U.K. One day, a mysterious bearded visitor reveals that Vera is actually Queen Guinevere from 7th century Camelot and insists that she must travel with him back in time to avert disaster.
The tale is a modern reimagining of the legends of King Arthur, Lancelot and Guinevere, whom Lafferty felt had always been represented unfairly in history as a mere plot device.
In a nine-month period that Lafferty jokes felt like “an appropriate gestational period,” she completed the manuscript and posted videos documenting her experience on social media.
One video montage of her progress went viral, attracting over 13 million views to date and making waves in the “BookTok” community, where avid readers and writers interact online. BookTok has become extremely influential and is now “one of the commanding forces in adult fiction,” reported the New York Times.
As she meticulously documented her journey on BookTok—including the heartbreak of rejection by literary agents and her original plan of “100% pursuing traditional publishing”—Lafferty decided to self-publish her novel.
In 2024, she launched a Kickstarter campaign that attracted nearly $66,000 in funding. The campaign also caught the attention of foreign publishers who acquired rights to translate her novel into eight languages.
Eventually, the debut became so popular that it caught the attention of a traditional publisher, Kensington, who retitled the novel, The Once and Future Queen, and released a new hardcover imprint with a bonus chapter in December.
“I would not go back and change the way I did it for anything in the world,” Lafferty said of her circuitous foray into book publishing, which mirrors a path taken by contemporary authors like Colleen Hoover (Slammed ), E.L. James ( Fifty Shades of Gray) and Andy Weir (The Martian), all of whom independently released their fiction before transitioning to conventional representation.
Lafferty’s heartfelt and engaged fanbase was present at the Fremont stop of her book tour. One woman from Texas instructed her mother to attend the signing while video calling so she could participate remotely.
Iann Ivy, a self-published children’s book author, arrived at the store dressed in a medieval gown and holding a copy of the deluxe gold-foiled limited edition of the novel. “I’ve been following [Lafferty] since the release,” Ivy said, paging through the special edition’s acknowledgements section to show her name listed among the early Kickstarter supporters.
At times, members of the audience seemed awestruck as Lafferty described the “magical” experience of her book coming together over the years. And yet her trail of social media posts could be characterized less by effortless magic than by the Herculean effort and determination in persevering through setbacks and self-doubt to achieve all that she has accomplished today.
Near the end of her talk, Lafferty offered a final word of advice and inspiration: “If there’s something the universe is pulling you towards, you better run to it.”
‘The Once and Future Queen’ by Paula Lafferty paulalafferty.com
DREAMS DEBUT Becoming an author ‘is the longest-held dream I’ve ever had,’ Lafferty said at a Fremont event, ‘and for a long time I told myself that it’s a dream I had to give up on.’
Photos by Connie
Cheung
LOYAL READERS Iann Ivy showed up to the book tour with a special limited edition set of ‘The Once and Future Queen.’
YEARS IN THE MAKING Paula Lafferty signs a book for an attendee.
The 2026 Subaru Solterra deserves an award
● Update shows positive changes outside, inside and underneath
By Michael Coates
It’s January so that means we’re officially at the start of the award season. We take this time to look back over the past year and call out the best picture, best actor, etc. In the automotive world it’s the same. Car of the Year, Best Value, etc. The list goes on. After reviewing the many cars I’ve driven this past year, I’d like to propose a new award that I think would be meaningful—Most Improved EV.
Of course, I’ve got the awardee in mind—the 2026 Subaru Solterra. It was a late-in-the-year arrival, but a welcome entrant to the growing electric compact SUV class. I first tested the Solterra when it was introduced in June 2024. My praise was muted as I found the Toyota-Subaru collaboration (the Solterra’s sister vehicle, the Toyota BZ) dominated the discussion, to the point where from some angles the two models were virtually indistinguishable.
Improvement #1 - Looks
My comments were echoed by other reviewers and, apparently, the public as well. Subaru’s designers went to work and did a quick turnaround on a restyle that seeks to put some distance between the Toyota and Subaru siblings. With distinct headlights, wheels and available body color trim pieces, the Solterra now has a more Subie aesthetic.
But “most improved” is not simply a comparison of mugshots old and new like some swimsuit competition. Solterra scored points on substance as well.
Improvement #2 – Power and Range
Solterra Gen. 1 was okay for the time with 200+ horsepower from its two electric motors to move its two-ton mass. But when Consumer Reports tested its range, it barely went beyond 200 miles between charges.
The 2026 Solterra bumped up the standard model’s horsepower by a tangible 18 horsepower, but also added a more powerful model that has a substantial 338 total horsepower. On top of that, the upgraded 74.7 kWh battery promises 278 miles of range (compared to 288 on the base model with less horsepower). Subaru has finally fielded a competitive EV. Bonus points go to a more subtle, but critical additional change. The new 11 kWh onboard charger enables charging at up to 150 kW and adds pre-conditioning. Subaru now claims that in ideal conditions you can go from 10-to-80% charge in 30 minutes.
Michael Coates
MOST IMPROVED The 2026 Solterra adds substantial horsepower.
All this puts the improved Solterra in the midst of the increasingly crowded electric SUV pack in the most important performance specs.
Improvement #3 – Goodies
The sum of an improved car is more than styling tweaks, 0-to-60 numbers and the speed of electrons filling up its battery. Sometimes it’s the little things that endear a model to you.
The new 14-inch multimedia screen was one thing that caught our eye immediately. The NACS (Tesla style) charging port was our second aha moment. Driving in one of the rainy interludes we’ve had recently, Subaru’s synchronous allwheel drive exudes confidence because it always has. In this EV, its low-slung battery weight enhances the traditional sure-footedness found in most Subarus.
I didn’t get a chance to test out the X-Mode off-road system like I did on my first Solterra test. But I have confidence built up from years of Subaru driving that tells me the combo of 8.3 inches of ground clearance, all that EV power and X-Mode will allow Solterra owners to venture confidently further into the wilderness with this version.
If I had an award statuette, I would have taped it to the dash. The quickly delivered substantial improvements in the 2026 Subaru Solterra deserve some recognition. Finally, there should be an additional award because the base price of the Solterra is virtually unchanged from the first generation, in spite of all of the improvements. And dealers have leasing and financing deals to seal the deal.
Drop in interest rates makes buying, refinancing attractive
● Even a small drop can greatly increase your buying power
By Janis Mara
There’s good news for folks looking to buy a home or thinking about refinancing: Mortgage interest rates have fallen to their lowest level in a year.
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage dropped to 6.17% at the end of October, according to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. Lower interest rates typically mean more buying power for homebuyers and can lower a homeowner’s monthly mortgage payments via refinancing.
“Let’s say you’re house-hunting and you qualified for a mortgage loan for $900,000 at a 7% interest rate,” said Daryl Fairweather, chief economist for Redfin.
“If your interest rate goes down to 6.1%, it will up your buying power to $1.2 million”—a cool $300,000 increase. “It could put you in a whole different tier.”
More good news: Interest rates are likely to drop further, though only slightly, according to Oscar Wei, deputy chief economist for the California Association of Realtors.
“I believe that between the end of 2025 and the first three months of 2026 we will likely see some decline in the average 30-year fixed (mortgage) rate, to around 5.75%,” Wei said. He noted that there may be fluctuations in the next few weeks.
The interest rate drops should be especially helpful in areas where more than half the households with the median income can’t afford a house at the median price—the so-called “affordability index.”
Only 9% of families with median income in Monterey County can afford to buy a house at the median price — the second-lowest percentage in the state.
In Santa Cruz County it’s just 14%. In Sonoma and Santa Clara counties, it’s 19%; in Alameda County, it’s 21%, and it’s 26% in San Benito.
“Even 26% is not very high,” Wei said. “It should be 50%.”
For the lucky folks who have managed to become homeowners despite the challenges of the market, lower interest rates make refinancing potentially more attractive.
“If you purchased a home for $900,000 with a 7.5% interest rate in January 2023 with 20% down, your monthly payment would be around $5,034,” Fairweather said.Refinancing with a 6.3% interest rate would reset the payment to $4,456—a saving of more than $500 a month.
An important note: It takes about two to four years to recoup the fees for refinancing a home, depending on the closing costs and the monthly savings. If a homeowner plans to sell within a year or two, it doesn’t make sense to refi because there’s not enough time to recoup the charges.
“Take a look at your current mortgage rate and your loan amount before refinancing,” Wei advised. In refinancing as well as buying, there is no arbitrary perfect time—only the perfect time for you.
REGIONAL HOME PRICES
Recent Sales
18755 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, 95006, $530,000, 2 bed, 2 bath, 834 sqft, 0.3-acre lot
34878 Oyster Bay Terrace, Fremont, 94555, $900,888, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,296 sqft, 3,645-sqft lot 8105 Kern Ave., Apt. 33, Gilroy, 95020, $520,000, 2 bed, 1.5 bath, 1,208 sqft, 567-sqft lot 108 Marion Lane, Healdsburg, 95448, $1,200,000, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,354 sqft, 3,386-sqft lot 1075 Powell St., Hollister, 95023, $615,000, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,050 sqft, 7,000-sqft lot
96 River Drive, Unit 2, King City, 93930, $429,000, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,130 sqft, 2,307-sqft lot 21683 Summit Rd, Los Gatos, 95033, $780,000, 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,135 sqft, 5,989-sqft lot 14668 Excaliber Ct., Morgan Hill, 95037, $865,000, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,350 sqft, 3,400-sqft lot 6345 Joaquin Murieta Ave. Apt. B, Newark, 94560, $635,000, 2 bed, 1.5 bath, 1,132 sqft, 919-sqft lot
1939 Placer Drive, San Leandro, 94578, $745,000, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,533 sqft, 1,533-sqft lot
111 Bean Creek Road Unit 39, Scotts Valley, 95066, $560,000, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,175 sqft, 1,481-sqft lot
30784 Tidewater Dr., Union City, 94587, $1,265,000, 2 bed, 1 bath, 888 sqft, 7,030-sqft lot
MFMII’s Music & Movement: Get ready for a musical celebration with Music for Minors II! Our monthly music and movement session is a FREE event designed for kids to groove, sing and dance with their family and friends. Fremont Main Library, 2450 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. 4-5pm, Free. musicforminors2.org.
WED JAN. 21
Exploration Club: At Exploration Club, we’ll embark on experiments, creative activities and collaborative investigations. Each month we’ll explore a new topic or theme such as The Deep Sea, Things that Fly and Animation! Join us to learn more about the world around us and spark our creativity! This program is for kids ages 8-12. Cherryland Library, 278 Hampton Road, Hayward. 3-4pm, aclibrary.bibliocommons.com, 510.284.0640, 510.626.8522.
Flora in Focus Exhibit: The Harrington Gallery welcomes back the Flora in Focus group exhibition featuring approximately
100 works of various mediums where 13 local artists take part in this floralthemed show. Visit firehousearts.org. Harrington Gallery, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. 10am.
THU JAN. 22
Class: Acrylic Pour: Terra Cotta Pot: Acrylic pouring, also known as Fluid Art, is a fun, hands-on way to create abstract designs by letting paint flow and blend naturally. Ages 14 and up. Aran’s Art Studio, 3313 Village Drive, Castro Valley. 6-8pm, $85. aransartstudio.com, 510.728.1333.
FRI JAN. 23
Possibly Puppets Workshop and Performance: Step into a world of imagination and creativity with Puppets in Motion, a unique event that brings puppetry to life through an interactive performance and hands-on workshop. The workshop will be held at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre. Reserve your place today. Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22295 N 3rd St., Hayward. 6pm, facebook.com.
Teen K-Pop Dance Night: Bring the spotlight to the dance floor! Teen K-Pop Dance Night welcomes all levels to bust out idol-worthy moves, vibe with friends, and drop the beat like your favorite bias. Food and refreshments provided. Weekes Community Center-Park, 27182 Patrick Ave., Hayward. 5-7pm, facebook.com.
SAT JAN. 24
The 12th Annual Special Needs Talent Showcase: It’s time to show your talents to the world. The Special Needs Talent Showcase is back. Sing, dance, act and more. Auditions open now. Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN), 42080 Osgood Rd., Fremont. 12pm, facebook.com.
2026 Washington High School Boosters Crab Feed Fundraiser: Join us at the WHS Huskies Athletics Boosters Crab Feed, our biggest fundraiser of the year. The crab feed is a time for our community to support all the athletics teams and athletes at Washington High School. Holy Spirit Catholic Church Gymnasium, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. 5-9:30pm, $85. whsbooster.net.
Casino Night: Come out for a fun and exciting evening. Help us fatten up the Purple Pig. Fremont Elks, Elks Lodge, 38991 Farwell Dr., Fremont. 5-10pm, facebook.com.
Flora in Focus Exhibit: The Harrington Gallery welcomes back the Flora in Focus group exhibition featuring approximately 100 works of various mediums where 13 local artists take part in this floral-themed show. Visit firehousearts.org. Harrington Gallery, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton 10am.
HAHS Collections Behind the Scenes Tour: Sign up to tour the HAHS Collections with Registrar Emily Conrado and learn more about how we store and preserve artifacts for generations to come. Hayward Area Historical Society 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward. 11:30am12:30pm. haywardareahistory.org.
Hayward Farmers Market: The Hayward Market features over 35 farmers, food purveyors and artisans selling. Hayward Farmers Market, 777 B St., Hayward. 9am-1pm. hayward.librarycalendar.com.
SUN JAN. 25
Art Competition - Cozy Winter Scenes: Roopali’s Kala Art Studio invites young artists to join our Children’s Art Competition. On-the-spot competition. Bring your own art materials. Roopali’s Kala Art Studio, 5500 Stewart Avenue, Ste. 118, Fremont. 2-3pm, $10. facebook.com.
Community Pack Walk: CPR is leading the “pack” for our first community pack walk of the new year! Some of our adoptable dogs will be in attendance and all breeds are encouraged to join. Use these walks to socialize your dogs, get your steps in for the day, or even scope out a new friend for your existing pup. Central Park Dog Park, 1950 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. 10am, facebook.com.
St. Edward School Open House: Join us as we kick off Catholic Schools Week with an Open House. Mass will be at 9am then the school will be open for studentled tours, our annual book fair and classroom visits. St. Edward School, 5788 Thornton Ave. Bldg. D, Newark. 10am12pm Free. stedcs.org, 510.793.7242.
LOCAL HISTORY Hayward Area Historical Society pulls back the curtain on how they store and preserve artifacts to keep local history alive.
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SPORTS Newark Memorial High School to release all coaches
● Forty-five coaches will be released by the end of the school year after district decision
By April Ramos
For many, high school sports are the heartbeat of a community.
Friday night football games and school spirit are often what drives connection between not only students, but a whole city. That certainly is the case for Newark Memorial High School (NMHS), the city of Newark’s only high school.
However, in early December 2025 Newark Memorial High School’s Athletics Department faced an unexpected shakeup.
On Dec. 12, athletic director Rachel Kahoalii held a meeting where she informed the school’s 45 head and assistant coaches that they were being released from their positions at the end of their respective seasons. According to Newark Unified School District (NUSD) superintendent Tracey Vackar, the decision came from “the division that oversees staffing from the district,” with guidance from Human Resources.
According to a Newark coach who wished to stay anonymous, the meeting caused confusion and frustration.
“It’s happened before where a new HR person comes in, we just have to fill out paperwork,” said the NMHS coach. “But then we were told, no, the positions are posted, you have to submit a resume, get a letter of recommendation, you have to go through a formal interview process against other competitive candidates. At that point people were frustrated.”
Vackar explained via email that the main reason for the release is “an effort to ensure all coaches were properly hired and clearances are met.” In another email she added, “Historically, coaches were not consistently required to complete a formal application process [or] participate in interviews.”
Coaches have disagreed with her statement, saying prospective hires have had to go through multiple rounds of interviews.
The timing of NUSD’s decision is another challenge that coaches are having trouble navigating. Although coaches are at-will employees, a large change like this was a surprise as some coaches were in the middle of their winter season or just weeks away from their first day of spring season practice on Feb. 9.
When asked why the decision was announced in the middle of the school year, Vackar said via email, “It allows the site to advertise and interview potential new coaches if that is what is decided.”
Because coaches are being let go at the end of their season, winter and spring coaches will have to continue or begin their season knowing that they will be fired at the end of it.
Coaches aren’t the only ones who are upset with the sudden decision. Filip Nowak is a Newark alumnus who volunteers to help organize some of the high school’s alumni athletic events, like alumni meets and Newark Day’s annual Newark Mile 4K. Nowak expressed his disappointment in an email that reached superintendent Vackar.
“We should express immense gratitude to the coaches, many of whom have been fulfilling their roles for decades,” said Nowak in his email. “I’m not sure I can think of a way to show more contempt for them and everything they have done than treating them as completely expendable through an action like this.”
Vackar explained that the district’s decision had nothing to do with attempting to force out “highly qualified and dedicated coaches,” but to “ensure that all hiring processes for coaching positions are conducted appropriately, consistently and in alignment with the current legal requirements, required documentation on hiring and district expectations.”
All coaches have been welcomed to reapply for their positions, but the damage may have already been done when it comes to the disrespect that some coaches have felt about being released from their positions.
“The decision by the district does not feel good when coaches have dedicated many years of their life to serving Newark Memorial,” said a NMHS coach. “But we will continue to show up and do what we do.”
FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 20, 2026
TRI-CITY STARGAZER
BY GEORGIA NICOLS georgianicols.com
All Signs: The planet Pluto is about transformation and taking control. Aquarius represents rebellion and wanting to make the world a better place. Pluto returned to Aquarius last year for the first time since the French Revolution, the American Revolution and the Industrial Revolution. This week the Sun, Mercury and Venus are in Aquarius; and next week, Mars joins them adding to an increasing momentum of “power to the people.” Meanwhile, this week is upbeat, productive and energetic! Teamwork and group projects will thrive. There will be surprises.
Aries the Ram (March 21-April 20): For the next four weeks, you will find that your focus on groups will be stronger. Many of you will give more thought to your friends. Our friends influence us, especially in how we make decisions. And since the decisions we make influence our future—our friends have a lot of influence about where and how we end up. Younger people will be in your life more than usual, as well as artistic people. Some of you might take a platonic relationship into something romantic—at least, a saucy flirtation.
Taurus the Bull (April 21-May 20):
This is a powerful time for you (and will continue this way for four weeks) because a handful of planets, including the Sun, are at the top of your chart. The Sun is there once a year. It sits there for four weeks, symbolically casting you in a flattering spotlight. This means others (especially parents and bosses) see you as capable. Obviously, this means that the next four weeks give you an advantage. It’s the perfect time to make a proposal or ask for approval. In fact, a romance with a boss might begin.
Gemini the Twins (May 21-June 20):
Your desire to do something different will be strong in the next four weeks. You want adventure! Seek opportunities to learn new things and explore new experiences. Shake up your normal routine. Take up a new study. Explore a new hobby. Travel is the best choice if you can swing this. Seek out people
who will teach you new knowledge, especially about metaphysics, religion or spirituality. Romance with someone “different” might percolate. Visit art exhibits and galleries because Venus will encourage your appreciation of these things.
Cancer the Crab (June 21-July 21):
This week fiery Mars is opposite your sign, which makes you annoyed with those closest to you. Meanwhile, four planets are sitting in one of your Money Houses increasing your interest in shared property, taxes, debt and inheritances and anything you own jointly. This focus will continue for the next four weeks. Meanwhile, something in your life is triggering psychological compulsions and behaviour that you might not even understand. You’re dealing with issues that are not trivial, to say the least. Courage!
Leo the Lion (July 22-August 22):
Once a year the Sun directly opposes your sign. That time has arrived. In fact, the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Pluto are all opposite your sign, and next week, Mars will join them. This means you have to be patient. It also means that now is the time to work with others. Focus on your closest relationships to discover how well they do or do not fill the needs in your life. This is also an excellent time to consult experts like lawyers, specialists, doctors and astrologers.
Virgo the Virgin (August 23-September 22):
You’re keen to work hard, especially in the next four to six weeks because you want to be efficient, effective and productive. These high standards will extend to your health. You’ll think more about your diet and the amount of exercise you’re getting because suddenly, you’re pumped to be the best version of yourself. Hey, this is admirable. It will be a productive month for you. Expect to be hands-on with what you do. Furthermore, a work-related romance might begin.
Libra the Scales (September 23-October 22):
You’re a sociable sign. You like attractive surroundings, nice clothes, beautiful things and a good table at a pleasing restaurant. Good news! All these things and more are yours for the next four weeks. Accept invitations to party and socialize. Enjoy good times with friends and your kids. Make an effort to see sports events, theatre and to enjoy playful activities with children. Furthermore, get in touch with your own creative talents. Write, journal, sing, dance. These are all things that will delight you and promote a longer, healthier life.
Scorpio the Scorpion
(October 23-November 21):
There is often a strong focus on home and family during the holidays, but for
your sign, this focus continues to be strong! Some of you are involved with a parent or an older family member. Home repairs and redecorating might be your focus. You’ll focus on your private life, especially for the next four to six weeks. Travel opportunities are strong in the first half of this year but as the year continues, your reputation will shine! What can you do now to make the best of this moment in the future?
Sagittarius the Archer (November 22-December 21):
Get ready for a busy month ahead! Suddenly, you have things to do, places to go and people to see. Many of you will take short trips and visit with neighbors and siblings. You might read, write and study more than usual, as well. This is because in the next month, you have a strong need to communicate. The challenge of course, is finding someone who will listen to you with genuine interest and understanding. It’s a great time for a vacation; and an inspiring time to study and learn.
Capricorn the Goat (December 22-January 19):
In the next four weeks, you will reflect upon your values and what really matters to you. You will think more than usual about money. You will also be focused on your possessions. You might decide to winnow things down so it’s easier for you to handle. However, you might also buy something beautiful and delight in showing it off. The bottom line is that you’re focused on your assets, moneymaking ideas and how you can establish greater control in your life through the things that you value.
Aquarius the Water Bearer (January 20-February 18):
This week the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Pluto are all in your sign and next week, on Friday, Mars will join them. (The entire world is having an Aquarian hit!) You will feel energized! You’ll be enthused about life and make plans. Your desire to talk to others and share your ideas will be obvious. Relations with others will be diplomatic and rewarding because you will put a lot of yourself into what you say—and it will be well received. Look for ways to improve your health and your job.
Pisces the Fish (February 19-March 20):
Because your birthday is looming ahead, this means your personal year is ending. This window of time before your birthday arrives is actually the perfect opportunity for you to make goals about your coming year. Your defined goals and expectations for yourself will give better control over your life, and a stronger sense of purpose. Nevertheless, in the bigger picture, this is a wonderful time for a vacation, or to explore the arts and enjoy the company of your kids.
GOVERNMENT
Ohlone trustees receive report on planned oncampus housing
● Proposed student rent for Newark housing starts at $1,540
By Roelle Balan
During the Jan.14 board meeting, the Ohlone College Board of Trustees recently heard a presentation about the on-campus housing project that would be available to college students and employees.
The Newark campus housing project will have two connected buildings, according to Ohlone College vice president of administrative services Wrenna Finche. One is for student apartments, and another is for students with families and college employees.
The current breakdown is 95 student apartments and 68 family/employee apartments, although that number can change, according to college staff. The proposed date students can move into the apartments is August 2028.
Each student would pay per bed. Proposed rents include $2,034 for a studio, $1,674 for a two-bedroom unit, and $1,504 for a three-bedroom suite with one room having two beds.
Another option is a 4-bed unit with each bed having its own room, costing $1,828 per student.
Finche said family and employee apartments would be rented out by unit and not by the bed, with a total rent of $3,476 for a two-bedroom unit. A studio is $2,086. Rent includes utilities, internet and a gym.
Trustee Suzanne Chan asked if low-income students would have priority. College staff said it’s still under discussion. Prioritizing low-income students, a lottery system and first-come first-serve are all options.
Trustee vice chair Lance Kwan said he is concerned about the project’s environmental components, such as electrified buildings and LEED certification. A representative for Volz, an advisor for the Newark housing project, said they do have a solar component and plans to become LEED certified.
Chan also asked about universal design for students who use wheelchairs. The housing advisor said the units can easily convert to universal design if there is a need.
Journey through traces of light and stillness
● Art gallery hosts landscape painting exhibit
Submitted by City of Fremont
The City of Fremont’s Olive Hyde Art Gallery is proud to present Traces of Light and Stillness, an exhibition showcasing atmospheric landscape paintings by Victoria Veedell.
With her collection of oil paintings, Veedell invites the viewer to “slow down, look inward and experience the quiet rhythms of the natural world.” Her paintings are inspired by real places but move beyond representation into atmospheric “meditations on memory, mood and the traces of stillness,” harnessing soft light and utilizing it as a language of emotion.
Paths and waterways appear throughout this body of work as a metaphor for introspective journeys. In a fast-paced world, her collection offers peaceful respite—a “space to linger, to breathe and to rediscover the quiet power of stillness and light.”
Victoria Veedell received her BFA from Texas A&M, Corpus Christi. She now lives and works in San Francisco. Her work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions both nationally and internationally.
Gallery admission and events are always free to the public. Victoria Veedell will be giving an artist talk at the Gallery on Friday, March 6 from noon to 1pm.
Traces of Light and Stillness
Reception: Friday, Jan. 30; 7 - 9pm
Gallery hours: Thursday - Sunday; 12 - 5pm
City of Fremont’s Olive Hyde Art Gallery
In warm, shallow salty waters and rivers, a large, gentle creature swims and grazes. It’s called a manatee. Manatees are shy, slow-moving mammals that eat plants, and they are completely harmless to people.
Manatees have lived on Earth for millions of years, spending their days munching on seagrass and other water plants in tropical lagoons, rivers, and bays. Florida is one of the best places in the world to find manatees, and thousands live there today.
Manatees need our help. Because they swim slowly and often rest near the surface, they can be badly injured by boat propellers. When boaters ignore speed zones and warning signs, manatees can be hurt or killed.
Manatees also depend on clean, warm water and healthy seagrass beds to survive. Pollution can damage their habitat and make it harder for them to find food.
By protecting waterways, following boating rules, and keeping the water clean, people can help make sure manatees stay safe for many years to come.
Manatees are mammals. To what animal is the manatee related? Complete the maze to discover the answer.
When manatees accidentally eat trash left behind by humans, they can die. Help clean the lagoon by finding all of the things that don’t belong.
Long ago, sailors told tales of lovely sea creatures called mermaids. When early European explorers first saw manatees, they thought they were mermaids. Christopher Columbus wrote in his log book that they were not as beautiful as he had thought they would be.
Find at least ve di erences between what Pirate Pete thinks he sees and what is really there.
Look through the newspaper for numbers that add up to the length and weight of manatee calves and adults.
Standards Link: Math: Compute sums.
Find the words by looking up,
and diagonally.
In 1981, singer and songwriter Jimmy Buffett and Florida Governor Bob Graham helped start the Save the Manatee Club to protect manatees and the places they live. At the time, manatees were in serious danger, and people wanted to make sure these gentle animals would not become extinct.
Thanks to years of education, research, and conservation, manatees are doing better today. The Save the Manatee Club continues to work to protect manatee habitats and reduce injuries caused by boats and other human activities. Even though manatees are no longer listed as endangered, they are still considered threatened and need people’s help to stay safe.
The Save the Manatee Club also helps people learn more about manatees. On their website, you can watch manatees on live webcams during certain times of the year. Scientists can recognize individual manatees by the scars on their bodies, which helps track and protect them.
You can even adopt a real manatee through the Save the Manatee Club! Adopting helps support conservation efforts in Florida. When you adopt, you receive information and a photo of your manatee and learn how your support helps protect these amazing animals.
For more information, visit savethemanatee.org
Manatees come up for air every to minutes.
Adult manatees eat over pounds of water plants each day.
Manatee calves are feet ( meter)
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Beginner Square Dance Lessons
A square dance class will start on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. at the Fremont Elk’s Lodge, 38991 Farwell Dr., Fremont. Singles, couples and families are welcome. The class is FREE FOR THE FIRST TWO WEEKS! Call Dennis or Sue at 510-887-5605
Fremont Coin Club
Established 1971, meets 2nd Tues in person 7 pm, meets 4th Tues with Zoom 7 pm, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 38801 Blacow Rd., Fremont. Guests always welcome, enjoy show n tells, drawings, auction, refreshments. www.fremontcoinclub.org, 510-366-1365
Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation Welcomes You
We are a spiritual community of open minds, nurturing growth and healing in ourselves and all people. Together we strive to live compassionately and courageously to build a nonviolent, just and sustainable world- goals that are increasingly threatened in America today. We welcome you and your family. Programming for children at the same time as Service, on 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month. We meet Sundays at 10 a.m. in Cole Hall, 2950 Washington Blvd., in Fremont and online at www.mpuuc.org/zoom
National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE)
Protecting and preserving your Federal Benefits. Meets at 11:00am on the 4th Friday of every month. Come meet fellow federal employees both active and retired, discuss developments regarding your benefits, share your experiences and knowledge and get involved. For meeting details: leave a message for Kathy 510-825-1183. For NARFE info: www.NARFE.org or 800456-8410 (5:00am-2:00pm PT M-F)
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Join local leaders dedicated to “Service Above Self”. Connect, serve, and make a difference in our community and worldwide. Weekly lunch meetings every Thursday at 12:00 PM, 2500 Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538. Learn more or visit us at www.nilesrotary.org.
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Meets on the third Tuesday, Elk’s Club on Farwell Drive, 9:15 - Cards & Games, 11:30 - Lunch, 1:00 - Program & Meeting Group meeting monthly/bimonthly: bridge, lunch bunch, Rummikub, bocce ball & book club. For more information call 510-673-0877
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1 Batting order? (4,4,3,2,3,4)
3 Like duck’s feet (5)
4 As a matter of routine (8)
5 Low-pressure zone (6)
6 Idiot box (6)
7 China’s Chiang ___-shek (3)
8 Writer Eliot and drummer Monk (3)
10 Cube holder (7)
13 “Reclining Nude” painter (10)
14 Latin “alas!” (4)
15 Declaration commemoration (12,3)
17 Suckling spot (4)
19 Depart (2)
20 One way to vanish (4,4,3)
21 City whose members are ANTIC? (10)
23 Water spirits (7)
25 Debt: Abbr. (3)
26 Hera, to Persephone (6-2-3)
32 Angelic, in a way (6)
34 Read to, as a perp (9)
35 In a bad way (7)
39 Mountain goat’s perch (4)
40 Proper ___ (4)
41 The Missouri R. forms part of its border (4)
42 “Omigod!” (3)
43 Similarities: Abbr. (5)
46 Comic Conway (3)
48 Altar in the sky (3)
49 Dissenting votes (3)
51 Part of “be” (2) Check
Fremont Police Log
● Victim followed into parking lot in road rage incident
By staff
Tuesday, Jan. 6
• Officers responded to a robbery on Willbridge Terrace. A victim exited his vehicle when a subject armed with a handgun demanded money. The subject took the victim’s backpack, then fled in a vehicle. This case remains under investigation.
Wednesday, Jan. 7
• Officers responded to an altercation on Stevenson Boulevard. A victim was driving when another driver brake-checked him and swerved into his lane multiple times. The victim pulled into a parking lot, and the other driver followed, striking the side of the victim’s vehicle. The subject drove away momentarily, then rammed his vehicle into the victim’s vehicle. The subject fled onto I-880 North, but was later located using community cameras. The subject placed him under arrest.
• Officers responded to a report of a subject passed out on the pavement in the parking lot of a hospital on Mowry Avenue. The subject was contacted and determined to be intoxicated. She was placed under arrest.
Friday, Jan. 9
• Officers responded to a report of domestic violence at an apartment on Monroe Avenue. After a dispute, the victim was strangled by her husband but remained conscious. Officers obtained an emergency protective order for the victim and placed the subject under arrest.
Saturday, Jan. 10
• Officers responded to a disturbance near Ardenwood Boulevard and Ardenwood Terrace. A subject and a victim had a disagreement. The subject subsequently brandished an axe at the victim. The subject had multiple outstanding misdemeanor warrants and possessed methamphetamine. The subject was placed under arrest.
Monday, Jan 12
• At approximately 3:09pm, a fatal traffic collision occurred at the intersection of Cushing Parkway and Northport Loop East. For additional details, please visit the Tri-City Voice website.
Birth Marriage
Birth Marriage
life well lived
LIFE CORNERSTONES
Fremont Chapel of the Roses
Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900
(510) 797-1900
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January 21, 1961 – May 14, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses
December 21, 1931 – January 11, 2026
Resident of Fremont
July 5, 1941 – May 22, 2024
December 18, 1957 – January 11, 2026
Kumar Banerjea
Lillian Valentin
Patricia C. Knight
Resident of Newark
Lillian Valentin
Rajendra Sancheti
Resident of San Jose
Resident of Mt. View
Kumar Banerjea
Resident of Fremont
November 1, 1940 – January 8, 2026
July 6, 1963 – January 10, 2026
Resident of Mt. View
July 31,1930 – May 22, 2024
California and travels, especially He thrived on he was elected Directors of District where 20 years; he Board of the and at the time its Vice-President; long-standing Rotary Club the Elks and Club. Tom many and a of young people. He is survived
Leslie A. Clark
February 27, 1962 – May 11, 2024
Resident of Fremont
Resident of Fremont
Fremont Chapel of the Roses
July 31, 1941 – January 10, 2026
February 27, 1962 – May 11, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses
Kathleen D. Castle
July 31,1930 – May 22, 2024
Barbara Murray
Resident of Fremont
Ruth Ferretti Fonseca
July 30, 1933 – January 10, 2026
Resident of Fremont
Ruth Ferretti Fonseca
Resident of Fremont
Carlos Perez De Leon
April 30, 1942 – January 7, 2026
Brian Selph
Resident of Fremont
Carlos Perez De Leon
August 15, 1952 – May 21, 2024
Jose C. Rodriguez
Resident of Union City
Resident of Fremont
August 15, 1952 – May 21, 2024
Resident of Union City
Resident of Fremont
November 4, 1933 – May 11, 2024
May 17, 1934 – January 6, 2026
Fremont Chapel of the Roses
Angela M. Rodriguez
November 4, 1933 – May 11, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses
Resident of Union City
February 11, 1964 – January 10, 2026
Saroj Verma
Siddartha Chintalapati
Resident of India
Resident of Mountain House
Saroj Verma
John P. Duarte
August 9, 1933 – January 4, 2026
Irving “Irv” Alameda
Resident of Fremont
June 8, 1978 – January 9, 2026
Resident of India
September 3, 1938 – May 21, 2024
John P. Duarte
Resident of Pleasanton
Kaushalya Devi
September 3, 1938 – May 21, 2024
December 24, 1930 – January 4, 2026
Resident of Fremont
April 7, 1945 – May 6, 2024
Martin T. Lozano
Fremont Chapel of the Roses
Resident of San Jose
Resident of San Jose
August 12, 1934 – January 5, 2026
Annette Fagundes
Resident of Fremont
Annette Fagundes
February 11, 1935 – December 29, 2025
April 7, 1945 – May 6, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses
Gay Keane
April 4, 1951 – May 20, 2024
Resident of Fremont
Aaron Huffer
Cesar A. Silva
Resident of Newark
Resident of Union City
June 28, 1939 – January 5, 2026
April 4, 1951 – May 20, 2024
Resident of Hayward
Cesar A. Silva
February 18, 1971 – December 28, 2025
Parikshit Patel
Govinda Rao Degala
Alfredo G. Bayot
August 7, 1956 – May 6, 2024
Resident of India
Resident of Santa Clara
Resident of Newark
Resident of Hayward
Fremont Chapel of the Roses
September 1, 1937 – December 27, 2025
Vijay Patel
August 7, 1956 – May 6, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses
September 9, 1972 – January 5, 2026
Govinda Rao Degala
Vaka Taimani
Celebrate a life well lived
February 1, 1958 – May 17, 2024
Resident of India
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.
Estrellita T. Garcia
Resident of Fremont
December 28, 1955 – December 27, 2025
Resident of Fremont
Resident of Newark
February 1, 1958 – May 17, 2024
January 2, 1960 – January 4, 2026
Ngoc Nguyen
Sylvia Gonzalez
Estrellita T. Garcia
Resident of Cupertino
December 8, 1944 – May 5, 2024
Resident of Newark
James Slockbower Jr.
Ngoc Nguyen
Fremont Chapel of the Roses
March 23, 1950 – December 26, 2025
Resident of Fremont
Eseta Ruth Garcia
Resident of Fremont
December 8, 1944 – May 5, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses
November 16, 1936 – May 17, 2024
Resident of Sunnyvale
October 25, 1946 – January 2, 2026
Resident of Cupertino
November 16, 1936 – May 17, 2024
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March 30, 1932 – December 24, 2025
Andres Millan Ylarde
Srinivasan Sunderarajan
Victor Palmberg Sr.
Daniel Zhang
Resident of Fremont
Resident of San Jose
Resident of Fremont
Resident of Fremont
November 6, 1943 – December 31, 2025
August 23, 1962 – December 22, 2025
February 4, 1926 – May 4, 2024
Andres Millan Ylarde
October 13, 1926 – May 16, 2024
Victor Palmberg Sr.
Fremont Memorial Chapel
Resident of Fremont
Jose Rodriguez
Resident of Fremont
April 5, 1926 – December 22, 2025
February 4, 1926 – May 4, 2024 Fremont Memorial Chapel
Akila Ramachandran
Subramanian
Resident of Dublin
Resident of Fremont
October 13, 1926 – May 16, 2024
Thomas Handley
Carla Lee Miller
Betty Inman
Resident of Fremont
Resident of Newark
April 18, 1922 – December 23, 2025
February 20, 1979 – December 30, 2025
Resident of Fremont
Atchutha Rao Guntur
Thomas Handley
March 17, 1952 – May 16, 2024
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. 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.
Cheryl Handley his nephew, mavar, his nieces Roxanna Handley-Namavar. (husband, Shamim grand-nephew and his stepson He is also survived close friends.
Celebration will be held Fremont, California Muncie, Indiana.
Tom’s ashes Cemetery in Memorial be made to Tumor Association www.abta.org Bay Philharmonic www.bayphil.org. Berge, Pappas, of the Angels, Cremations, California, are arrangements. condolences Tom may be www.bpschapel.com.
Alicia Gamez
September 11, 1971 – May 1, 2024
Carla Lee Miller
Resident of San Jose
Resident of Fremont
Resident of Fremont
Resident of Newark
Fremont Chapel of the Roses
October 7, 1935 – December 21, 2025
September 11, 1971 – May 1, 2024 Fremont Chapel of the Roses
Pero “Pete” Bagoje
Resident of Fremont
May 1, 1943 – April 28, 2024
Pero “Pete” Bagoje
August 6, 1945 – December 30, 2025
March 17, 1952 – May 16, 2024
Yvonne Bemore
Resident of Rodeo
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June 20, 1957 – May 16, 2024
Yvonne Bemore
Resident of Rodeo
Jose Silva
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
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.
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 its Vice-President; long-standing Rotary the Elks Club. many of young He Cheryl his nephew, mavar, Roxanna (husband, grand-nephew and He is close Celebration will Fremont, Muncie, Tom’s Cemetery Memorial be made Tumor www.abta.org Bay www.bayphil.org. Berge, of the Cremations, California, arrangements. condolences Tom www.bpschapel.com.
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CIVIL
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 25CV158277
Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA
Petition of: KIMBERLY ROSE SAWYER for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner KIMBERLY ROSE SAWYER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
KIMBERLY ROSE SAWYER to JACQUELINE-WESTLEY ROSE SIBERT
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.
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.)
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: WHAT’S HAPPENING TRI CITY POST
Date: DECEMBER 31, 2025
THOMAS J. NIXON
Judge of the Superior Court
1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No. 25CV131087
CNS-4001980#
Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA
Petition of: THI TRUONG for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner THI BICH NGOC TRUONG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: THI BICH NGOC TRUONG to NGOC TRUONG
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: FEBRUARY 6, 2026, 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: 12/26/2025
THOMAS J. NIXON
Judge of the Superior Court
1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/26
CNS-3996037#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619419
Fictitious Business Name(s): PARAGON PUBLISHERS, 25391 CAMPUS DR., HAYWARD, CA 94542 County of ALAMEDA MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 2323, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
Registrant(s): VELDA MARIE GOE, 25391 CAMPUS DR., HAYWARD, CA 94542 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. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/11/2025. S/ VELDA MARIE GOE 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/26
CNS-4004378#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619429
Fictitious Business Name(s):
THE CONNECTION CLINIC, 2940 SUMMIT STREET 2D, OAKLAND, CA 94609 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): THE CONNECTION CLINIC, MFT CORPORATION, 2940 SUMMIT STREET 2D, OAKLAND, CA 94609 County of ALAMEDA
Business conducted by: A CORPORATION
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/01/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda
PUBLI C NOTICES
County on 12/12/2025.
S/ NICOLE TAYLOR 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/26
CNS-4004375#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 620052
Fictitious Business Name(s):
COLONIAL ACRES RCH, 18905 STANDISH AVE., HAYWARD, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s):
CELESTE N OLIVAREZ, 18905 STANDISH AVE., HAYWARD, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA
Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NOV 23,2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 01/09/2026.
S/ CELESTE OLIVAREZ 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/26
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619980
Fictitious Business Name(s): GANESH LAW, 11501 DUBLIN BLVD STE 200, DUBLIN, CA 94568 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): SIVENDRA GANESH MARAJ, 11501 DUBLIN BLVD STE 200, DUBLIN, CA 94568 County of ALAMEDA
Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/07/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 01/07/2026.
S/ SIVENDRA GANESH MARAJ 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/26
CNS-4004370#
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
File No. 584478
The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name(s):
The Fictitious Business Name Statement filed on 11/22/2021 in the County of Alameda.
TMT GOODS, 39257 MARBELLA TERRAZA, FREMONT, CA 94538, County of: ALAMEDA.
Registered Owner(s): MELISSA AIMEE OH, 39257 MARBELLA TERRAZA, FREMONT, CA 94538, County of: ALAMEDA.
This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
S/ MELISSA OH
This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 01/07/2026. 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/26
CNS-4004369#
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 591510
The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name(s): The Fictitious Business Name Statement filed on 08/25/2022 in the County of Alameda. BOTANICAL TREASURES / MAJESTIC TRAVEL SERVICES, 24223 DOVER LANE., HAYWARD, CA 94541
County of: ALAMEDA.
Registered Owner(s): SHERYON J. HILL, 4682 CHABOT DR., PLEASANTON, CA 94588
This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
S/ SHERYON J. HILL
This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 01/06/2026. 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/26
CNS-4004367#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619731
Fictitious Business Name(s): ALCORICA, 34788 PLATT RIVER PL., FREMONT, CA 94555 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): JENNY YUN, 34788 PLATT RIVER PL., FREMONT, CA 94555 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. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/20/2026.
S/ JENNY YUN 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/26
CNS-4003815#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619997
Fictitious Business Name(s): SB WORKS, 1800 FERRY POINT, ALAMEDA, CA 94501 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): SHAWN BRACHA, 1800 FERRY POINT, ALAMEDA, CA 94501 County of ALAMEDA
Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/15/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 01/08/2026. S/ SHAWN BRACHA 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/26
CNS-4003766#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619776
Fictitious Business Name(s):
CONFIDENCE DOJO, FREMONT DOJO, 4040 PAPAZIAN WAY, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): TOKENBIT INC., 4040 PAPAZIAN WAY, FREMONT, CA 94538 (CA)
Business conducted by: A CORPORATION
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/09/2025.
S/ MATTHEW FONG
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on DECEMBER 31, 2025 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/26
CNS-4003417#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 620006
Fictitious Business Name(s): SILENT TYPE CREATIVE STUDIO, 2930 DOMINGO AVE #1357, BERKELEY, CA 94705 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): SIMON-PEDRO ZIMMERMAN, 2930 DOMINGO AVE #1357, BERKELEY, CA 94705
Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. S/ SIMON-PEDRO ZIMMERMAN
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JANUARY 8, 2026 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/26
CNS-4003265#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619990
Fictitious Business Name(s): BAYTAXPRO, BAYTAX, 3120 TELEGRAPH AVE, STE 3B, BERKELEY, CA 94705 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): ABDUR SIKDER, 3120 TELEGRAPH AVE SUITE 3B, BERKELEY, CA 94705 (CALIFORNIA)
Business conducted by: A CORPORATION
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/7/2026. S/ ABDUR R SIKDER
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 1/7/2026 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/26
CNS-4003263#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619834
Fictitious Business Name(s):
CNS-4004366#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 620003
Fictitious Business Name(s): JUNG INVESTIGATIONS, 6655 CLARK AVE 1107, NEWARK, CA 94560 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): ROSELYN JUNG, 6655 CLARK AVE 1107, 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.
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 1/08/2026.
S/ ROSELYN JUNG 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/26
This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 12/04/2025. 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
CNS-4001985#
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 582163
The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name(s): The Fictitious Business Name Statement filed on 08/31/2021 in the County of Alameda. AMERICAN FAMILY CARE, 5311 HOPYARD RD., PLEASANTON, CA 94588, County of: ALAMEDA. Registered Owner(s): PARHELION HEALTHCARE INC., 5311 HOPYARD RD., PLEASANTON, CA 94588, County of: ALAMEDA. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
S/ ALOYSIUS FOBI This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 12/04/2025. 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
CNS-4001982#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619717
Fictitious Business Name(s): FUZERX CINCINNATI, 3121 DIABLO AVE., HAYWARD, CA 94545 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): SEVEN HILLS PHARMACY LLC, 3121 DIABLO AVE., HAYWARD, CA 94545 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 12/22/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/29/2025.
S/ PAUL GREENALL 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
CNS-4001963#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619738
Fictitious Business Name(s): STRAIGHTTOAI, 3568 BITTERN PL, FREMONT, CA 94555 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): NEELAM TANWANI, 3568 BITTERN PL, FREMONT, CA 94555 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. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/30/2025. S/ NEELAM TANWANI 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
CNS-4001957#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619752
Fictitious Business Name(s): EXPEDITION WHEELS, 1749 WREN ST., DUBLIN, CA 94568 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): ABHIRAM SAI YEGALAPATI, 1749 WREN ST., DUBLIN, CA 94568 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. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/30/2025.
S/ ABHIRAM SAI YEGALAPATI 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
CNS-4001955#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619496
Fictitious Business Name(s): WORLD TRAVEL & TOURS, 43786 GREENHILLS WAY, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA
MAXALCHEMY, 1798 TIMOTHY DRIVE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577 County of ALAMEDA
Mailing Address: 619 DEAN STREET, HAYWARD, CA 94541
Registrant(s): MAXALCHEMY LLC, 2570 N FIRST STREET SUITE 200100A PMB 70237, SAN JOSE, CA 95131 (CALIFORNIA) Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. S/ MAXIMO JR NOLASCO NUVAL
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JANUARY 5, 2026
1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/26
CNS-4004364#
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619569
Fictitious Business Name(s): THE ANCHOR GROUP / ANCHOR / ANCHOR PARENT, 1970 BROADWAY #450, OAKLAND, CA 94612 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): ENDEAVOR ENGINEERING INC, 1970 BROADWAY #450, OAKLAND, CA 94612 County of ALAMEDA
Business conducted by: A CORPORATION
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 12/18/2025.
S/ ERIN HANIGAN 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/26
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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 608264
The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name(s):
The Fictitious Business Name Statement filed on 07/29/2024 in the County of Alameda. AFC URGENT CARE PLEASANTON, 5311 HOPYARD RD., PLEASANTON, CA 94588, County of: ALAMEDA. Registered Owner(s): PARHELION HEALTHCARE INC., 5311 HOPYARD RD., PLEASANTON, CA 94588, County of: ALAMEDA
This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). S/ ALOYSIUS FOBI
Registrant(s): KANAKIA MUKESH D., 43786 GREENHILLS WAY, FREMONT, CA 94539 SONI SUREKHA, 43786 GREENHILLS WAY, FREMONT, CA 94539
Business conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/1/2011. S/ MUKESH KANAKIA / SUREKHA SONI
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on DECEMBER 15, 2025 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619718
Fictitious Business Name(s): M&J TRAP BEAUTY BAR, 823 HARRISON STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94607 County of ALAMEDA
Mailing Address: 1475 167TH AVE APT 31, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578
Registrant(s): JOVITA MALONE, 1475 167TH AVE APT 31, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578
MALAIKA LAZENBY, 711 PIERCE CT, AMERICAN CANYON, CA 94503
Business conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/18/2025. S/ JOVITA MALONE
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on DECEMBER 29, 2025 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619407
Fictitious Business Name(s):
TCV@TRICITYVOICE.COM
ALTAMONT AERIALS, 1392 MEADOW CT., LIVERMORE, CA 94551 County of ALAMEDA
Mailing Address: Registrant(s):
GREG ALBRIGHT, 1392 MEADOW CT., LIVERMORE, CA 94551
Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A.
S/ GREG ALBRIGHT
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on DECEMBER 11, 2025
1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619353
Fictitious Business Name(s):
JENNIFER TAN FINANCIAL GROUP, 2450 PERALTA BLVD 212E, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s):
JENNIFER TAN,2450 PERALTA BLVD 212E, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA
Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2006. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/09/2025.
S/ JENNIFER TAN
1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 612941
The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name(s):
The Fictitious Business Name Statement filed on 03/05/2025 in the County of Alameda.
Z-BAY MOTORS, 38665 FREMONT BLVD STE #2, FREMONT, CA 94536, County of: ALAMEDA.
Registered Owner(s):
Z-BAY MOTORS LLC, 38665 FREMONT BLVD STE #2, FREMONT, CA 94536, County of: ALAMEDA.
This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
S/ ZENAIDO LOPEZ
This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Alameda County on 12/12/2025. 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619711
Fictitious Business Name(s): LA MORE BAKERY, LA MORE BAKERY, 46292 WARM SPRINGS BLVD 622., FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): LA MORE CAFE, INC., 46292 WARM SPRINGS BLVD 622., FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA
Business conducted by: A CORPORATION
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/13/2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/29/2025.
S/ HUI PIN LU
1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619613
Fictitious Business Name(s): CINESMART, 179 FOREST LN, BERKELEY, CA 94708 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.
S/ MARKER KARAHADIAN
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on DECEMBER 22, 2025 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619771
Fictitious Business Name(s): BUTTER PECAN BAKESHOP HAYWARD, 22656 MISSION BLVD., HAYWARD, CA 94541 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): VMLE GROUP LLC, 22656 MISSION BLVD., HAYWARD, CA 94541 CALIFORNIA
Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A.
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/31/2025.
S/ MARY CHAU, MANAGER 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
PUBLI C NOTICES
County on 12/03/2025. S/ LEAH COLECCHIA 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. 619261
Fictitious Business Name(s): LEAH MARIE STUDIO, 1311 61ST ST., EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): LEAH COLECCHIA, 1311 61ST ST., EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 County of ALAMEDA
Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on JAN 01, 2005. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619262
Fictitious Business Name(s):
CHRISTMASVILLE IN EMERYVILLE, 1311 61 ST., EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): LEAH COLECCHIC, 1311 61 ST., EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
County of ALAMEDA
Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on JAN 1, 2005.
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/03/2025. S/ LEAH COLECCHIA 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619748
Fictitious Business Name(s): PAYLESS FINANCIAL SERVICES / RELIABLE REAL ESTATE, 38930 BLACOW RD E4, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s):
SYED A. FARHAN, 38930 BLACOW RD E4, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA
Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on FEB 1991. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/20/2025. S/ SYED FARHAN 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619661
Fictitious Business Name(s): SAADHANA CONSULTING AND MANAGEMENT, 1373 CAMERO WAY, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s):
RAO SUDHINDRA, 1373 CAMERO WAY, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA
NAGARAJAN SOWMYA, 1373 CAMERO WAY, FREMONT, CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA
Business conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/28/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/24/2025.
S/ SUDHINDRA RAO 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619710
Fictitious Business Name(s): MITOS FOR HAIR, 30903 UNION CITY BLVD., UNION CITY, CA 94587 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 84 ALPINE CT., BRENTWOOD, CA 94513
Registrant(s):
ELAYA SALON LLC, 84 ALPINE CT., BRENTWOOD, CA 94513
Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
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 12/28/2025. S/ PAULA CATOLICO
1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/26
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. 619706
Fictitious Business Name(s):
ROOSTHAVEN, 396008 FREMONT BLVD #100, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/23/2024. S/ NICHOLAS ROE
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on DECEMBER 29, 2025 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/26
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619315
Fictitious Business Name(s): NAYONG FILIPINO EXPRESS, 1796 WHIPPLE RD., UNION CITY, CA 94587 County of ALAMEDA
Mailing Address: 397 BARBARA LN, DALY CITY, CA 94015
Registrant(s):
SCMM VENTURES INC, 397 BARBARA LN, DALY CITY, CA 94015
Business conducted by: A CORPORATION
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/05/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/08/2025. S/ EMANUEL CRUZ NOGUERA II 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/26
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619479
Fictitious Business Name(s): PERALTA PROPERTIES, 4067 PERALTA BLVD, FREMONT, CA 94536
MAILING ADDRESS: 37323 FREMONT BLVD, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): AMARJEAN BASRAI, 37323 FREMONT BLVD, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA
Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious
business name(s) listed above on 05/20/2019. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/15/2025.
S/ AMARJEAN BASRAI
1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/26
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619575
Fictitious Business Name(s): SOULFORGE 3D, 933 CHERRY GLEN CIR, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA
Registrant(s): FROSTBORN LLC, 933 CHERRY GLEN CIR, 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 01/01/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/18/2025.
S/ YASHENG YADIKAER 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/26
GOVERNMENT
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CITY COUNCIL OF NEWARK CITY NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Newark City, on Thursday, January 8, 2026, passed and adopted the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 559
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK ADDING CHAPTER 12.36, “PUBLIC ART IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT”, TO THE NEWARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO THE NEWARK MUNICIPAL CODE
The ordinance was approved by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members Catancio, Grindall, Little, Vice Mayor Jorgens, and Mayor Hannon NOES: 0 None
ABSTAIN: 0 None
ABSENT: 0 None
NOTE: The ordinance is effective 30 days from the date of adoption.
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE: The Newark City Council adopted an ordinance adding Chapter 12.36, “Public Art in Public Places and Private Development,” to the Newark Municipal Code. The ordinance establishes requirements for public art in qualifying public and private development projects, allowing on-site installation or contribution to a public art fund, and implements the City’s Public Art Master Plan. Reading the entire ordinance is necessary to understand its provisions fully. A certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk at Newark City, 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA, on or after January 9, 2026, and on the City’s website https://www.newarkca.gov/departments/citymanager-s-office/meetings-agendas-minutes. Please call the Office of the City Clerk at (510) 578-4266 for further inquiries.
DATED: January 20, 2026
/s/Neetu Salwan, CMC City Clerk 1/20/26
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CITY COUNCIL OF NEWARK CITY
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Newark City, on Thursday, January 8, 2026, passed and adopted the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 558 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK ADDING CHAPTER 2.14, “PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE”, TO THE NEWARK MUNICIPAL CODE
The ordinance was approved by the following vote: AYES: 5 Council Members Catancio, Grindall, Little, Vice Mayor Jorgens, and Mayor Hannon NOES: 0 None
ABSTAIN: 0 None
ABSENT: 0 None
NOTE: The ordinance is effective 30 days from the date of adoption.
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE: The Newark City Council adopted an ordinance adding Chapter 2.14, “Public Art Committee,” to the Newark Municipal Code. The ordinance formally establishes a Public Art Committee to advise the City on public art matters and support implementation of the City’s Public Art Master Plan and public art requirements for development projects. Reading the entire ordinance is necessary to understand its provisions fully. A certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk at Newark City, 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA, on or after January 9, 2026, and on the City’s website https://www.newarkca.gov/departments/citymanager-s-office/meetings-agendas-minutes. Please call the Office of the City Clerk at (510) 578-4266 for further inquiries.
DATED: January 20, 2026 /s/Neetu Salwan, CMC City Clerk 1/20/26
ALSO REZONING A 28.26 ACRE PARCEL FROM PARK TO RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY WITH A PLANNED OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR THE “MOWRY VILLAGE” SUBDIVISION PROJECT AT 7400–7550 MOWRY AVENUE (APNS 537-0850-001-11, 537-0850-001-13, AND 537-0850002-00)
The ordinance was approved by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members Catancio, Grindall, Little, Vice Mayor Jorgens, and Mayor Hannon NOES: 0 None
ABSTAIN: 0 None
ABSENT: 0 None
NOTE: The ordinance is effective 30 days from the date of adoption.
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE: The Newark City Council adopted an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map for property at 7400–7550 Mowry Avenue. The ordinance rezones approximately 28.26 acres from Park to Residential Single-Family with a Planned Development Overlay and 0.84 acres from Park to Residential High Density to allow development of the approved Mowry Village project. The project includes single-family homes, a 31-unit multifamily building with affordable housing, infrastructure and roadway improvements, and open space. Reading the entire ordinance is necessary to understand its provisions fully. A certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk at Newark City, 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA, on or after January 9, 2026, and on the City’s website https://www.newarkca.gov/departments/citymanager-s-office/meetings-agendas-minutes. Please call the Office of the City Clerk at (510) 578-4266 for further inquiries.
DATED: January 20, 2026
/s/Neetu Salwan, CMC City Clerk 1/20/26
CITY OF NEWARK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
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NOTICE IS GIVEN that the City of Newark will receive bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation and services necessary for the construction and completion of: 2026 Silliman Aquatic Center – Lazy River Replastering Project
The work is located at 6800 Mowry Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 and generally consists of removal/demolition of the existing lazy river pool finishes and all other miscellaneous items shown on plans. Construction of lazy river finishes not limited to plaster and tile. Install new mechanical equipment, UV System, Valves, Gauges, and all other items as required to provided a completely operational aquatic facility. Project plans and specifications are provided by Aquatic Design Group. The Contractor shall complete all the work within Thirty (30) Calendar Days from the beginning date specified in the Notice to Proceed. The project shall be completed by May 1, 2026
The Engineer’s Opinion of Probable cost for the project is approximately $450,000. A mandatory pre-bid site walk will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site located at 6800 Mowry Avenue, Newark, CA 94560.
A California Class A or C-53 contractor’s license is required to bid this contract. ALL OF THE WORK IN SECTIONS 131100 - 131108 IS TO BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ONE EXPERIENCED SWIMMING POOL SUBCONTRACTOR PRIMARILY ENGAGED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL PUBLIC-USE SWIMMING POOLS. A SWIMMING POOL SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL BE CONSIDERED PRIMARILY ENGAGED AS REQUIRED HEREIN IF THE SUBCONTRACTOR DERIVED 50% OF ITS ANNUAL REVENUE FROM NEW PUBLIC-USE SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION FOR EACH OF THE LAST FIVE YEARS. THE SUBCONTRACTOR MUST HAVE ALSO, IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS CONSTRUCTED AT LEAST FIVE (5) NEW COMMERCIALLY DESIGNED MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC-USE SWIMMING POOLS, EACH OF WHICH SHALL HAVE INCORPORATED A MINIMUM SIZE OF 6,000 SQUARE FEET OF WATER SURFACE AREA WITH A CONCRETE AND CERAMIC TILE PERIMETER OVERFLOW GUTTER AND SELFMODULATING BALANCE TANK. The City of Newark will accept Bids only from Bidders, along with all Subcontractors listed in the Bidder’s Subcontractor List, that are currently registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. Subject to Labor Code Sections 1771.1(c) and (d), any Bid not complying with Labor Code Section 1725.5, shall be returned and not considered; provided that if Bidder is a joint venture (Business & Professions Code Section 7029.1) or if federal funds are involved in the Contract (Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)), The City may accept a non-complying Bid provided that Bidder and all listed Subcontractors are registered at the time of Contract award.
Bidders shall submit a completed Bond Accompanying Bid form as provided for in the Special Provisions accompanied by a cashier’s check, certified check (certified without qualification and drawn on a solvent bank of the State of California or a National Bank doing business in the State of California) or completed Bond Accompanying Bid form of not less than 10% of the Base Bid, payable to the City. The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and a performance bond in the amount of 100% of total bid price payable to the City. Each bid must be in accordance with the provisions of the contract documents now on file with the City Engineer, City of Newark, Newark, California, which contract documents are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Potential bidders are responsible for obtaining a complete bid set.
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CITY COUNCIL OF NEWARK CITY
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Newark City, on Thursday, January 8, 2026, passed and adopted the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 557 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) AND SECTION 17.03.020 OF THE NEWARK ZONING ORDINANCE BY REZONING A .84 PARCEL (LOT H) FROM PARK TO RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RH).
Plans and Specifications for the work, list of plan holders, and any technical questions may be obtained in electronic (PDF) format, free of charge, by emailing Tim Au, Associate Civil Engineer at tim.au@newarkca.gov or by calling (510) 578-4298.
This Project is subject to prevailing wage compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. The successful Bidder shall comply with all prevailing wage laws applicable to the Project, and related requirements contained in the Contract Documents. Copies of the general prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the Contract, as determined by Director of the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, are on file at the Public Works Department, may be obtained from the California
510-494-1999
TCV@TRICITYVOICE.COM
Department of Industrial Relations website (http://www.dir. ca.gov/OPRL/dprewagedetermination.htm) and are deemed included in the Bidding Documents. Upon request, the City of Newark will make available copies to any interested party. All Contractors bidding on this project are required to register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and to pay the required annual fee. Under California Labor Code section 1771.1, as amended by SB 854, unless registered with the DIR, a Contractor may not bid or be listed as a Subcontractor for any bid proposal submitted for public works projects on or after March 1, 2015 Proof of compliance with insurance requirements (including certificates of insurance and additional insured endorsements) shall be provided by the successful contractor. Coverage shall be for the following amounts: (a) Commercial General Liability - $3,000,000 each occurrence, $6,000,000 each aggregate, (b) Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 each occurrence, and (c) Worker’s Compensation/Employer’s Liability - $1,000,000 each occurrence.
The Contractor shall perform with his/her own organization, work of a value amounting to not less than fifty (50) percent of the remainder obtained by subtracting from the total original value the sum of any items that may be designated as “Specialty Items” in the Special Provisions. Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope. The envelope shall be sealed and clearly marked on its face with the Bidder’s name, address and the notation “SEALED BID ENCLOSED, CITY OF NEWARK” with an identification of the PROJECT NAME, PROJECT NUMBER and BID DATE as identified on this Notice to Bidders. If the bid is sent by mail, the sealed bid envelope shall be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope/box. The mailing envelope/box shall also be clearly marked on its face with the notation “SEALED BID ENCLOSED, CITY OF NEWARK” with an identification of the PROJECT NAME, PROJECT NUMBER and BID DATE as identified on this Notice to Bidders.
Sealed bids must be delivered to the City Clerk of the City of Newark at 37101 Newark Boulevard, Second Floor Administration Office, Newark, California 94560, before 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Electronic bids shall not be accepted. At that time, or as soon thereafter as is practical, all bids will be publicly opened, examined, and declared at the City of Newark City Hall, 37101 Newark Boulevard, First Floor Council Chambers.
The tentative schedule for this Project is as follows:
February 3, 2026 - Mandatory pre-bid site walk at 10:00 a.m. February 6, 2026 - Deadline for bid questions
February 17, 2026 - Bid opening at 11:00 a.m.
March 20, 2026 - Anticipated award of the project
The City of Newark reserves the right to reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional bids, and to waive any minor informalities, irregularities and/or bid non-responsiveness that does not influence the competitive nature of the bid.
The City of Newark hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business and women owned business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, including a
Downtown Hayward looks forward to 2026
● January sees street improvements and IPA fest comes in February
By Nick Yoo, Downtown Hayward Improvement Association
The new year is off to an exciting start in Downtown Hayward. January offers plenty of reasons to explore the neighborhood, while also looking ahead to some of the major moments coming up in early February.
A Blooming Addition: Dreamstate Florist and Storybook
Adding to Downtown Hayward’s growing mix of small businesses is Dreamstate Florist, now open at 22650 Second St. Known for its artistic approach to floral design, Dreamstate Florist offers
PUBLIC NOTICES
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perception that the person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics in consideration for an award.
Dated: January 13, 2026
NEETU SALWAN, City Clerk
City of Newark, Alameda County, California
Publish Dates: 01/13/2026, 01/20/2026, 01/27/2026
1/13, 1/20, 1/27/26
PROBATE
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF
MICHAEL YUPU CHIANG AKA MICHAEL Y.P. CHIANG AKA MICHAEL Y. CHIANG CASE NO. 26PR164436
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MICHAEL YUPU CHIANG AKA MICHAEL Y.P. CHIANG AKA
MICHAEL Y. CHIANG
A Petition for Probate has been filed by ERIC CHIANG & EDDY CHIANG in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA.
The Petition for Probate requests that ERIC CHIANG & EDDY CHIANG 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 FEBRUARY 23, 2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 201 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court
thoughtfully curated arrangements that feel modern, expressive and personal.
Storybook officially welcomed its first guests last month, kicking off the new year with the buzz of a brand-new addition to Hayward’s dining scene. Located in the former Pizza House building, the restaurant brings a lively California Mediterranean–inspired menu to the area, highlighting seasonal produce, bright coastal flavors and an appealing variety of pizzas.
Main Street Complete Streets
The City of Hayward is also nearing completion of its transformative Main Street Complete Streets project. Improvements include new bike lanes, ADA-compliant curb ramps, sidewalk repairs and sustainable landscaping, along with roadway enhancements such as resurfacing, restriping and curb extensions at key intersections. Together, these changes help slow traffic and create a more walkable, pedestrian-friendly environment.
As the project reaches its final phase, a new public artwork is set to debut at the intersection of Main Street and B Street. The mural will feature the California state flower alongside the City of Hayward’s flower, serving as both a visual landmark
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: ADILENE HURD, 3640 GRAND AVE, SUITE 204, OAKLAND, CA 94610, Telephone: 510-834-9944 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
JOAO MARIO PINTO GUEDES
CASE NO. 25PR159384
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOAO MARIO PINTO GUEDES.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RAUL MARTINEZ CUETO in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RAUL MARTINEZ CUETO 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
Public Notices Deadline: Noon Wednesday
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 as follows: 02/13/26 at 9:45AM in Dept. 202 located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704
REMOTE APPEARANCE:The Court allows, but does not require, all parties who wish to attend the hearing on the above date and time, including those who wish to state objections, to appear by audio or video technology. The parties should consult the court’s website for the specific telephonic and video applications available. The parties may also contact the probate clerk in the respective department for information concerning remote appearances. Parties must be present at least five (5) minutes before the scheduled hearing time.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to 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
JOSEPH H. LEE - SBN 277982
CHANG & LEE
301 E. COLORADO BLVD., STE. 325 PASADENA CA 91101
Telephone (626) 557-3500 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/26
and a symbolic celebration of the city. This installation represents the finishing touch in the broader Main Street revitalization effort, blending infrastructure improvements with public art.
Looking Ahead
As January winds down, Downtown Hayward is gearing up for one of its most iconic annual events. On Feb. 7, The Bistro will host its Annual Double IPA Festival, a celebration that has supported Hayward’s place in craft beer history.
Since opening in 1994, The Bistro has served as a cornerstone of Downtown Hayward’s social scene, known for its deep roots in the craft beer community, live music and welcoming atmosphere.
The Double IPA Festival, which originated in Downtown Hayward, honors the bold, hop-forward style that helped shape the modern craft beer movement.
For the latest updates from the Downtown Hayward Improvement Association, visit downtownhayward.com and follow along on Instagram @DowntownHayward and Facebook @DowntownHaywardCA.
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FLOWER POWER Street improvements to Downtown Hayward include art of Hayward’s flower and the California state flower.
Courtesy of Downtown Hayward Improvement Association
Keeping Kids Healthy with Vaccines
From infancy through adolescence, vaccines play a key role in helping kids stay healthy and thrive. This presentation explores the
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Learn the signs, causes and treatments for swallowing difficulties and reflux disease.
Understanding Swallowing and Reflux Problems Saturday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m.
Learn the signs, causes and treatments for swallowing difficulties and reflux disease. Understand what is normal and when someone should seek medical assistance.
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