Tri-City Voice January 27, 2026

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Citizens committee group sues Newark over Mowry Village

● Environmental group alleges Newark failed to address project’s impacts

The environmental group Citizens Committee to Complete the Refuge (CCCR) is suing the city of Newark over its approval of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Mowry Village Project.

Spices of life Fresh and dried spices enliven a variety of dishes.

Museum preserves local history

Compassion counts Homelessness count helps county find solutions. 8 ● Old fire station ignites curiosity in researchers and students

By 1994 the collections of two historical societies, Mission Peak Heritage Foundation and Washington Township Historical

Society, had grown so large as to deserve a permanent place. This place would be used both for the display of historical artifacts and the preservation of their thousands of documents and photographs. Opened in 1996, the Washington Township Museum of Local History admirably fulfills that purpose as it tells the stories of the people and events shaping the Tri-City area of Fremont, Newark and Union City.

The museum occupies the former Fire Station #4 at the corner of Anza and Ellsworth Street, one block from Ohlone College. Opened in 1954, the building was first home to the Mission Peak Volunteer Fire Department, then, to the Fremont Fire Department after incorporation. After firefighters moved to the new station in 1990, the building sat empty until 1992 when Fremont

The lawsuit claims that Newark failed to address all the environmental impacts of the project. This includes assessing the project’s impacts on wildlife habitats and potential flooding. The housing project and EIR were approved on Dec. 11, with Vice Mayor Eve Little opposing the project because of flood concerns. Three sides of the 226-unit housing project are surrounded Career resolution Start your work year off right. 8 San Leandro hearing Councilmembers vote on disciplinary action. 4 H Mart in Fremont Fremont location will be store’s largest location in California. 14

CAMERA IS ROLLING President Kelsey Camello (L) and collections and exhibitions coordinator Marjory Begley (R) show off examples of the museum’s historical photographic equipment.
Victor Carvellas

News from Washington Health

When It Feels Like Others Can’t Understand

Washington Health Offers a Variety of Support Groups

Where do you turn when aspects of your life are difficult and you feel like others can’t understand what you’re experiencing? Maybe you’re facing the challenges of living with a chronic disease like diabetes, lung disease or arthritis. Perhaps you or someone you know is struggling to care for a loved one with dementia. Washington Health offers a number of support groups to

help community members dealing with these and other issues.

“Sometimes just talking to others in the same situation can help,” said Kayla Gupta, Community Outreach manager. “Our support groups provide a caring place to turn for anyone who could use a little extra understanding.”

The support groups are open to all community members, regardless of

medical insurance provider. Some of the groups are in person and others are available through Zoom meetings.

Support groups may be needed for various reasons. “The stroke support group helps individuals who have had a stroke learn to understand what their new normal may be. Patients who have had strokes are not always comfortable around others, particularly if they are still in the process of recovering and haven’t gained full function. In the support group, they are with others facing some of the same changes to their lifestyle and can learn from those who are further along on their healing journey,” Gupta explained.

Living with a chronic condition can also be difficult. Lifestyle changes, medications, and the loss of health and mobility can be overwhelming. Support groups provide an outlet where people can share their experiences and learn from others who understand.

Caregivers Welcome

Looking after someone with a medical condition can take a heavy toll on caregivers and family members. That’s why caregivers and loved ones are welcomed at Washington Health support group meetings.

The support groups are designed to provide information and connect people who are experiencing similar challenges. Some groups feature formal presentations in addition to discussion group time, when members can talk about what is on their mind.

“One of the common aspects among all the support groups is that

members learn valuable information from others in the group,” Gupta noted. “Participants are eager to share useful information and resources that can help make the journey a little easier for other patients, families and loved ones.”

In addition to the Grief Support Group and the Stroke Support Group, there are support groups for people with breathing conditions, breast cancer, diabetes, and other types of cancer. The Mended Hearts Group provides support to those who have had heart surgery, a heart attack, angioplasty, or other heart conditions and procedures.

“Caregiving can be incredibly challenging, both emotionally and physically,” Gupta added. “You aren’t only caring for another person, you are also working through your own issues. Caregivers often put others’ needs in front of their own, but they should also look after themselves so they have the energy to care for others.”

For a complete list of support groups, with meeting times and dates, visit WashingtonHealth.com/SupportGroups, call 800.963.7070, or scan the below QR code.

“One of the common aspects among all the support groups is that members learn valuable information from others in the group.”
— Kayla Gupta

News from Washington Health

Total Community Care

Washington Health supports community in multiple ways

When the residents of Fremont, Newark, Union City, south Hayward and unincorporated Sunol voted to create Washington Township Health Care District in 1948, they had a vision that excellent health care would be available locally, close to home. Ten years later, when Washington Hospital opened in 1958, that vision was fulfilled. In the nearly 70 years since, Community members have come to rely on Washington Health (WH) to provide leading-edge medical technology, treatment, and health care services. But these are not the only ways WH supports the health and well-being of our community residents.

Washington Health Chief of Community Support Services, Angus Cochran acknowledged that district residents are aware the health system offers educational seminars, free health screenings, and health fairs. They may not realize, however, the concerts they attended in Fremont or Newark or the assistance they may have received from the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation are also supported by the Fremont-based health care provider.

“Washington Health provides for the health of the whole community in a holistic manner,” Cochran said. “In addition to health care offerings, such as diabetes screenings or blood pressure checks, we support a wide variety of community organizations that impact the physical and mental health of the Tri-City Area and beyond. We do this by providing sponsorships, having our executives and other staff volunteer with community nonprofits, and offering in-kind contributions to other

organizations. It is both our responsibility and privilege to care for our community in ways that have the greatest potential to impact residents’ well-being.”

In California, nonprofit hospitals are required to provide community benefits such as free care for indigent and low-income patients, and investments in community health. To that end, Washington Health conducts a comprehensive community health needs assessment every three years.

“The purpose of the assessment is to identify crucial health issues affecting residents in our health care district,” Cochran explained. “These needs are identified through a combination of community input, statistical data, and expert analysis. We look at indicators about the physical health of the area’s residents, as well as broader social and environmental determinants of health.

This more inclusive definition reflects Washington Health’s view that many factors affect community health and it is essential to consider these factors to adequately understand and address community health needs.

“Guided by the data, Washington Health can target services and educational programs to improve the health and well-being of our community and provide focused community outreach programs that offer preventive care measures and health education,” Cochran continued. “The assessment findings are also used as a guideline for funding, policy and advocacy efforts.”

Noting WHHS supports some 45 nonprofit and advocacy groups in the Tri-City Area, Cochran shared several examples.

“Every year, WH Community Support Services works with a local nonprofit organization to help make the holidays brighter for at-risk families. This year, we donated grocery gift cards to Viola Blythe Center of Newark,” he shared. “We partner with the cities in the health care district through their Community Services Departments, the Fremont Community Advisory and Engagement Board, the Family Resource Center, and the Union City Family Center. We also provide office space on the Washington Hospital campus for other nonprofits that promote public health and safety, including HERS, OneChild and ReCARES.”

The Washington Health Employee Association regularly holds drives benefiting local nonprofit organizations. These drives collect school supplies; nonperishable food items; warm coats and blankets; and hygiene products.

The health system also champions community events, activities and organizations that contribute to mental health and well-being. In 2024, that included concerts, local celebrations and collaborations with service

organizations, school districts and local chambers of commerce.

“We have participated in the summer concert series in Fremont, mariachi festival in Newark, and the Newark Days parade and festival,” Cochran said. “Chief Compliance Officer Kristin Ferguson, MSN, MHA, RN, organizes and leads a BSA (formerly Boy Scouts of America) Medical Explorer Post on campus that meets once a month during the school year. We provide tours to school kids and host students from Mission Valley ROP to shadow staff in different areas, from nursing to biomedical engineering to pharmacy to sterile processing. We connect health care leaders — physicians and other clinicians — with civic organizations and service clubs to share current, innovative medical practices.

“The bottom line is, Washington Health truly cares about what’s going on in our community and the people who live here,” he continued. “We take care of our neighbors from every aspect of their health — physical, mental, environmental and societal. All of this is part of our mission to serve the district’s total health needs. When we say, ‘Our Reason is You,’ we mean it.”

“Washington Health truly cares about what’s going on in our community and the people who live here … . All of this is part of our mission to serve the district’s total health needs. When we say, ‘Our Reason is You,’ we mean it.”
Angus Cochran, Chief of Community Support Services
From summer concerts and community events, to health-related education for children, Washington Health is generously involved with the community.

OPINION OPINION

Pulling a lifeline

As this paper’s sports reporter I cover sports news from all over the Tri-City area and beyond. On Jan. 17 I attended the Golden State Warriors’ Educator’s Night at the Chase Center in San Francisco. All night I listened to people praise educators, teachers, librarians, instructors and coaches. That same weekend I continued to work on the story of 45 coaches who were fired by the school district.

The juxtaposition of seeing an arena applaud educators to speaking with coaches who felt expendable and disrespected was jarring.

The decision made by the Newark Unified School District was not well received by the community, and many took to the article’s online comments

section to not only express their frustration, but to share the lifelong impact their high school coaches left on them.

I attended Newark Memorial and was a student-athlete all four years of high school. As a student-athlete I have experienced the relationship between an athlete and a coach. A high school coach is one of the only adults, other than a parent or guardian, who follows a student's high school journey, day in and day out, for four years straight.

My coach, who now coaches at a different institution, was the only person in all of my high school career who told me that I could make it into a four-year

college—something that was never on my radar as a first-generation American. That encouragement didn’t come from a teacher or a counselor, but a coach. I know my teachers and counselors cared, but my coach was the only adult in high school

who’d spent three years building a relationship of trust with me. So when he said I could do it, it carried a different weight.

For many, sports is one of the only pathways to higher education and a future beyond academics. To shake that foundation not only insults the work and time coaches put into their athletes, but rips a mentor and trusted adult from the lives of so many young adults.

GOVERNMENT

Disciplinary hearing ends with resolution

● Drafted statement accuses San Leandro councilmembers of bullying and gender bias

Adisciplinary hearing resulted in San Leandro Councilmembers Victor Aguilar and Fred Simon receiving discipline.

The hearing was prompted after Councilmember Xouhoa Bowen filed a human resources complaint in 2024. That launched an investigation, which ended in November 2025. Councilmembers received the results of the investigation. The HR investigative report was released to the public on Jan. 5.

The disciplinary hearing during the Jan. 20 council meet-

ing involved three votes. The first was to accept the findings of the independent HR investigation as facts. The second was to decide if disciplinary action is necessary and the third motion was to recommend possible disciplinary actions such as consultation with the mayor, a statement of disapproval or a letter of reprimand.

The council voted on drafting a resolution with a statement of disapproval and admonition. It would say that Aguilar and Simon violated the city’s administrative code with behaviors involving bullying, abusive conduct, retaliation and gender bias. The resolution would be up

for a vote during a future council meeting. Simon and Aguilar abstained from voting on their own disciplinary hearing.

The resolution would also include recommendations for corrective actions or behaviors. Bowen said, “The real work is changing behavior, and it is not my behavior that needs to be changed. I am calling it out, and the least that we can do is acknowledge the harm that has been caused.”

Aguilar said, “I take allegations of harassment and discrimination and retaliation very seriously. I always have, but I will not sit here quietly while ordinary democratic disagreement is repackaged as wrongdoing, while my integrity is questioned based on assumptions, narratives and mind reading instead of facts.

I do not agree with the conclusions of the investigation as they relate to me.”

Bowen said to Aguilar, “I want to ask the councilmember to find a way to hear the things that have been said and to hear me, and to understand that this isn’t about my hurt feelings. It really is about me trying to show up and do my job.”

Simon said, “This report contains mischaracterizations, it contains omitted information, it contains selective use of information. The investigator is biased, she has made untruthful statements, and she badgered me during the investigative process.”

Councilmember Dylan Boldt said, “If somebody feels you did something to them, that should sink in enough that you take that moment to say, ‘I’m sorry.’”

EDITOR

Samantha Campos

EDITOR Samantha Campos

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Gail Hansen

Gail Hansen

DELIVERY MANAGER

Carlis Roberts

DELIVERY MANAGER

Carlis Roberts

ASSIGNMENT EDITOR

ASSIGNMENT EDITOR

Stephanie Uchida

Stephanie Uchida

COMPOSITE EDITOR

April Ramos

COMPOSITE EDITOR April Ramos

REPORTERS

REPORTERS

Ava Acharya, Roelle Balan, Victor Carvellas, Andrew Cavette, Asok Chatterjee, Connie Cheung, Akila Cuddalore, Charlene Dizon, Julie Grabowski, Rob Klindt, Monika Lee, David Newman, Hugo Vera, Marc Vicente

Ava Acharya, Roelle Balan, Victor Carvellas, Andrew Cavette, Asok Chatterjee, Connie Cheung, Akila Cuddalore, Charlene Dizon, Julie Grabowski, Rob Klindt, Monika Lee, David Newman, Hugo Vera, Marc Vicente

COLUMNISTS Kelsey Camello, Anne Chan, Michael Coates, Daniel O’Donnell, Pat Kite, John Schinkel-Kludjian, Madhvika Singh, Barbara Wong

COLUMNISTS Kelsey Camello, Anne Chan, Michael Coates, Daniel O’Donnell, Pat Kite, John Schinkel-Kludjian, Madhvika Singh, Barbara Wong

PHOTOGRAPHERS

PHOTOGRAPHERS Victor Carvellas DIRECTOR

Victor Carvellas DIRECTOR CREATIVE

Cindy Couling

Cindy Couling

Deb Fisher

EDITORIAL

Zk Bradley

Haley Tweedell

Haley Tweedell

EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL

Arnie Mallorca, Jessica Wu

DESIGNERS Arnie Mallorca, Jessica Wu

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

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Jennifer Meyer, Elena Razgonov, Rowdy Tompkins, Jackie Mujica

Jennifer Meyer, Elena Razgonov, Rowdy Tompkins, Jackie Mujica

INTERNS Padma Balaji, Neel Bhimani, Dhaeshna Booma, Shiv Gurjar, Katherine He, Nanki Kaur, Sophie Luo, Avni Mishra, Ethan Yan

INTERNS Padma Balaji, Neel Bhimani, Dhaeshna Booma, Shiv Gurjar, Katherine He, Nanki Kaur, Sophie Luo, Avni Mishra, Ethan Yan

PUBLISHER Dan Pulcrano

PUBLISHER Dan Pulcrano

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SPICES CARRY TASTE AND TRADITION

Indian spices come in varieties that can suit any cook

The word spice refers to the dried part of a plant, other than the leaves, used for seasoning and flavoring a recipe, but not typically used as the main ingredient. The leafy part of the plant used in this fashion is considered an herb. Spices add aroma, color and flavor to the food. They are also used in traditional systems of medicine across various countries.

If one wants to try out a new spice, deciding where to start can be daunting. I would use a couple of factors to decide. Is there a spice that speaks to you, or a restaurant dish you want to recreate at home? Spices come in different forms: whole fresh, whole dried, ground and as blends with other spices.

Although buying a whole spice is budget friendly, when I am trying a new spice, I like to go with the ready to use version for convenience. Quality and freshness make a difference. While fresh spices bring robust flavor and aroma, an old or rancid spice can easily ruin the dish. I prefer buying spices locally from an ethnic store for a wider selection.

If you are buying the whole spice, make sure you have a coffee or a spice grinder, or a mortar and pestle to process it. Keep spices fresh in an airtight container, away from light, heat and moisture, and always use clean, dry spoons for measuring.

Some spices need a medium to release their flavor, such as dry roasting or tempering.

Dry roasting

Add the whole spice to a dry skillet, gently tossing over medium heat, until it begins to smell toasty and fragrant. Transfer to another container and allow to cool. Once cool, grind with a spice grinder or in a mortar and pestle. Store

in a cool and dry place. Dry roasting takes out any excess moisture, making the spices easier to grind and improving their shelf life. A popular example is dry roasting the garam masala and then making a powder.

Tempering

Heat any fat with a high smoke point and add the whole spice to it without letting either burn. The fat should be hot enough for the spice to sputter, but not burn. Let it infuse for a few minutes and pour it over the dish of choice. Spices that can be used this way are cumin, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, crushed coriander seeds, red dried chilies, coarsely ground black pepper and asafoetida.

How much spice to use varies based on personal preference. For example, I use one teaspoon of spices for two cups of cooked daal (generic term for lentils and legumes). I measure everything before tempering. When using multiple spices, one must achieve a balance in taste, aroma and digestibility to suit individual needs.

The following are some of the everyday essentials in my spice box.

Asafoetida (Ferula assa-foetida, hing)

A tree resin, asafoetida is an essential spice and usually one of the first ones to be added to hot oil or ghee. It is assertive in its expression and is more of an acquired taste. It lends an umami to garlicky flavor to a dish. When using, less is more.

Black pepper (Piper nigrum)

This flowering vine is cultivated for its fruit, which is used as a spice. It gives off spicy, woody and some floral notes. Use whole in rice dishes, pickles, fritters and freshly crushed over pastas, salads and soups.

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum, hari elaichi )

A tropical aromatic, herbaceous plant in the ginger family commonly used in chai, rice dishes and desserts to lend a sweet, floral and eucalyptus-like fragrance. While the whole pod can be used in a spice blend, some like to use just the seeds. It can be added whole to a just-started dish, preferably lightly pounded to expose the seeds. Or its powder can be sprinkled over desserts before serving.

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum, laung)

It can be used whole or a part of a spice blend in savory and sweet dishes alike. It’s perfect for fall fruit-based desserts, like an apple crumble, along with cinnamon and nutmeg. It can also be added to chai along with cardamom for a flavor bomb.

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum, dhania)

Coriander seeds have a pleasant, sweet and spicy aroma. They are used for flavoring stews, meats, sauces, chutneys and such. They are also used in mouth freshener recipes.

Cumin (Cuminum cyminum, jeera)

An essential ingredient in Indian cooking that adds nutty and warm flavor, it

is truly a versatile spice—add it to rice, soups, daals, chutneys, curries, salads, plain yogurt. Whole cumin seeds can be added to the tempering, and roasted and ground cumin is great for adding later in the cooking process.

Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare, saunf )

These can be used whole, gently crushed or powdered and impart earthy and fragrant notes when sprinkled over pickles or roasted vegetables.

Fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum, methi dana)

They can be used whole or powdered in pickles and in dry roasted vegetables. Fenugreek is bitter in taste and should be used sparingly if one is just getting started.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa, haldi )

A culinary staple, turmeric is added to a vast number of dishes for color, flavor and health benefits. I add the ground spice to dried beans while they are cooking and to vegetables when nearly done. I also use grated fresh turmeric in various gravy-based dishes, smoothies and flat breads. Turmeric infused milk is my alltime favorite.

This short list is just the beginning. The world of spices is vast, and so are the ways and foods in which they can be used.

ROOT SOURCE Spices can come from any part of the plant except for leaves; those become herbs.
Madhvika Singh

Nine must-dos to take control of your career path in 2026

● These steps help improve a career at any stage

The year is starting off on a pessimistic tone with grim projections for an uncertain economy, continued layoffs and a sluggish labor market. It’s natural to feel despair when you hear such bad news. Perhaps you want to escape reality by burying yourself in social media. Instead of mindlessly scrolling, why not start off your year with a plan for taking charge of your career development? I have nine recommendations you can do to start your work year on a strong note. Steps one through seven apply to everyone regardless of career stage. Steps eight and nine apply to those who have had at least one job.

Step 1:

Ask yourself: What is the next job I would like to see in my resume and when do I want to have this title? This self-reflection is important in helping you chart your course for the next year.

Step 2:

Once you have determined your next career goal is, take a look at five job postings for the job title you aspire to. Take careful notes on what skills are commonly asked for in these postings that you currently lack.

Step 3:

Do five or more informational interviews with people who are working in the jobs you are aspiring to be in. Ask for advice on how to get there, what the trends are and what critical skills and certifications are needed. You particularly want to ask about in-demand future skills.

Step 4:

Use the information from steps 2 and 3 to make a plan for getting experience or education in the skills you lack. There are many options for continuing education such as community college, online learning and education benefits offered by your employer. However, some employers offer free training to upgrade your skills. You might also be able to get on-the-job experience by volunteering to take on additional assignments.

Step 5:

Remember the thick packet of information given to you when you first

started your job? Chances are you never had the time to look in-depth at the benefits your company offers. Make 2026 the year where you actually take advantage of the free benefits offered by your employer. Many of these can be of help in supporting your career. See what courses or benefits they offer, such as yoga classes, free therapy, communication skills training and continuing education.

Step 6:

Network. Most people are aware of the importance of networking, but few actually bother to be methodical about their networking efforts. Make this the year when you change all that. Perhaps you can start by reaching out via LinkedIn to people working in the job title you aspire to have from step 1. Or perhaps you can attend an industry conference.

Step 7:

Find a mentor. One of the biggest differences between those who succeed professionally and those who flounder is the support of a mentor. Check out mentoring programs in your industry, professional association or your company.

Step 8:

Schedule a time with your boss about what you would like to achieve in 2026. This conversation requires advance preparation. If you did steps 1 through 3, you would be well prepared for this conversation.

Step 9:

Start a weekly habit of noting your accomplishments and praises you received. This file folder of your accomplishments will be critical when it comes to evaluations as well as when you are applying for your next job. Few people bother to do this, but it’s well worth the effort.

Regardless of what the job market reports say, what matters is what YOU do to take charge of your career. These steps will help strengthen your skillset and provide career clarity. Happy 2026, everyone!

Anne Chan is a career consultant and licensed California psychotherapist. You can reach her at annechantcv@gmail.com © Anne Chan, 2026

Point-in-time Count is crucial step to end

homelessness

● Count evaluates homelessness levels and helps allocate services

Local leaders are feeling hopeful about this year’s homelessness point-in-time (PIT) Count, which took place on Jan. 22 in Alameda County.

The county’s health department said 2024’s PIT Count showed that overall, homelessness (including those in emergency shelters and transitional housing) dropped by 3%. The number of unsheltered residents (living in places not intended for habitation such as in cars or on the streets) decreased by 11% over the same period.

The people counted included those living in emergency shelters, transitional housing and who are unsheltered, mainly outdoors in cars, on streets and in parks. More than 1,200 volunteers are expected to have participated in this year’s PIT Count. The government’s Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mandates that the count is done every other year.

The PIT Count is a snapshot of the county’s homelessness population.

Jonathan Russell is director of Alameda County Health Housing and Homelessness Services. He said via email that the count is organized by location, with each location having a lead person. The county then provides the tools, methodology and training to conduct the count.

The PIT Count planning team includes consultants, local government representatives, nonprofit providers and people with lived experience of being unhoused. During the count, volunteers talk to people experiencing homelessness to find out why they were there and what they need to get out of homelessness.

Russell said having the PIT Count is a way to better understand the magnitude of homelessness in the county. It’s also a way to find out where evidence-based and compassionate solutions are most needed.

The count is important this year because federal funding cuts impacted HUD. Russell said the department is expected to lose between $33 to $60 million dollars in annual funding this year.

Measure W funding allocation for the Home Together Plan will hopefully fill the gap in proven homelessness solutions locally. The plan is a county-wide approach to reduce homelessness, focusing on prevention, providing more shelter space and housing, and overall easier system access and coordination between entities.

The board of supervisors allocated 80% of Measure W annual tax revenue towards the Home Together Plan in July 2025. Measure W came from a 2020 county sales tax ballot measure for general revenue, which explicitly stated the money would go towards homelessness and other essential county services.

ACCOUNTED FOR Residents counted included those living in parks and in vehicles.
Courtesy of District 2 Supervisor
Elisa Márquez

Business license tax measure update proposed during Hayward budget session

● Fees would apply to businesses within or interacting with the city

Hayward’s solution to their budget shortfall could be a potential business license tax measure update. Hayward city manager Jennifer Ott said during the Jan. 20 council meeting that they plan to modernize their business license tax. The tax charges anyone who has a business or does business with Hayward a yearly fee.

The financial director said the first step would be to work with Oakland consulting group Blue Sky to review their current business license tax and compare it to other jurisdictions. The city’s license tax hasn’t been updated in decades. Staff would present an update on the consulting group’s research at the Feb. 28 council meeting.

In March, the council can then decide if it wants to continue with potential ballot measure research and polling. The city would then decide in May if it wants to consider a potential ballot measure that would charge businesses an annual fee for running a business in the city.

Matthew Newman from Blue Sky joined the meeting virtually to answer any council questions. Councilmember George Syrop asked what a progressive business license tax would look like.

Newman said they recently helped update Oakland’s business tax. He said their license tax rates were higher for businesses that made more revenue, which are likely large companies.

“In Oakland, they did spend a lot of time, and we worked carefully with them to make sure that we didn’t tax business so much that they decided to leave,” Newman said. “Some care has to be paid to making sure that the tax rates aren’t so high that moving to a neighboring city looks like an attractive idea.”

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by Victor Carvellas

Washington Township museum is a window to yesterday

— Continued from page 1

offered it to the two historical societies for $1 per year.

Visitors can drop in on Wednesdays, Fridays and three weekends per month, either to explore the museum, get a guided tour or research in the archive. There are also tours of Rancho Higuera Historical Park and many guided historical walks through Irvington, Mission San Jose, Niles, Centerville and more.

The Higuera Adobe is one of the last remaining buildings in Washington Township from the Spanish-Mexican area and was built between 1830 and 1840. Every year, 30 to 50 groups of fourth-graders learn California history on the tours that include activities such as making adobe bricks and handdipped candles.

“We’re here to help people research history,” says Kelsey Camello, president of the board of directors.

The archives of the museum include a huge collection of photographs, documents, maps, household objects, paleontological finds, clothing, furniture, an early piano, horse-drawn buggies and much more. Researchers who wish to examine the museum resources will always find knowledgeable staff on hand to assist.

Much of the mission of the museum is to excite the current generation of

schoolchildren, not just about local history, but history in general, and photographs are some of the most important tools for teaching it. “Spark their imaginations and you generate interest,” says board member Barbara Baxter.

Camello relates to how excited kids are when they see for themselves the difference between the past and the present. “They really want to know more.”

One of the museum’s most valued recent acquisitions is a box of photos donated by Fremont Chamber of Commerce, culled from its files during its recent relocation. The high-quality, mostly black-and-white images show celebrated individuals, parades, pageants, business openings, ground breakings, real estate developments and more. Together they form an incredible resource documenting the growth and progress of the Tri-City area over the past 60 years.

More than a source of intriguing narratives, the museum’s archives also aid in more practical pursuits. “The most common reason for people to visit our archives is for property research,” says Camello. “They’re remodeling or they’re a developer, or the city has hired them to do a report. Of course, many people come looking for pictures of their relatives and old family homes.”

The records are not always complete, but “if we really put our minds to it, we can usually find something,” says Camello.

“The further back one goes, the more gaps there are,” says Baxter. “Some of the items we have are here by sheer happenstance. For no apparent reason, something ends up in an attic and eventually gets donated. Like an Assessor’s Record from 1910. Who decided to keep that?”

Some of the resources are the result of years of work by individuals. Philip Holmes (1924-2018), a transplant to the Fremont area, was an educator and author who spent 30 years pursuing his personal interest in the people and events of the Tri-City area, writing hundreds of articles and co-authoring several books. He kept extensive notes on his studies, and those documents are today one of the first places staff recommend to people looking to research the area.

Another individual was Dr. Robert Fisher. His many albums, now in the museum archives, contain hundreds of annotated photographs of historic places, painting a marvelously cohesive and extensive picture of the area’s growth since the mid-19th century.

The museum welcomes new members and is always happy to find places for volunteers. “We’re a really nice group

of people,” says Camello. “We have a lot of energy, and we love new people coming in. If you’re someone who is interested in history, just come in and we’ll find a way to fit you in. And if you have any kind of question, no matter how small, we’re here to serve the community.”

For more information, or to begin your own research project, visit the museum’s extensive online resources at museumoflocalhistory.org.

Washington Township Museum of Local History

190 Anza St., Fremont

Open Wed and Fri, 10am - 4pm (plus some weekends)

510.623.7907

museumoflocalhistory.org

Free for self-guided visit

$2 per person ($5 per family) for docent-led tours

HORSE AND BUGGY Collections and exhibitions coordinator Marjory Begley (L) and president Kelsey Camello (R). The museum holds many artifacts common to life in Fremont more than 100 years ago.
LOCAL SCENE Collections manager Barbara Baxter shows off one of the archive’s many examples of works produced by local artists.
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LOCAL VOICES A coalition of environmental groups shared the 2,755 signatures they collected against the Mowry Village Project at an Oct. 23, 2025 Newark City Council meeting.

Climate group sues Newark over flooding concerns

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by creeks and wetlands. It would include 30 affordable housing units.

The proposed site will be built at the existing auto scrap yard Pick N’ Pull after a remediation process. The planning division said the area will be rezoned from park to residential use.

Newark Mayor Michael Hannon said the Mowry Village Project developer is working with outside counsel to respond to allegations in the lawsuit.

“The city has done its due diligence in terms of having an outside agent complete the environmental impact report,” said Hannon. “It’s not as if the city on its own did the environmental review, we actually hired an outside organization.”

Co-chair of CCCR Carin High said there are threats to federally endangered species, especially the Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse. She said they live in tidal wetlands, which exist next to the project site.

The organization wants to preserve the tidal wetlands, not only for the safety of wildlife but also because there are environmental benefits to tidal marshes. “Tidal wetlands are recognised globally across the world as one of the most important habitats in this era we’re living in—of climate change—because they can store tremendous amounts of carbon,” said High.

EIR does recognize the need for potential flood protection, but did not analyze the entirety of the impacts. “There are other places to locate housing where you’re not going to have the risk of even temporary flood inundation,” said

High, “and eventually maybe permanent flood inundation.”

She said even temporary floods are in need of cleanup and restoration. “But that comes at a cost,” said High. “Is that a cost you want people or businesses to be subject to? Or is it better to locate housing in areas where this isn’t an issue?”

‘Tidal wetlands are recognised globally across the world as one of the most important habitats in this era [of climate change] we’re living in’
—Carin High, co-chair of CCCR

Hannon said there are mitigation measures in place for potential floods. “All environmental impacts that needed to be addressed in terms of raising the level of the development to ensure that the area is not subject to flooding has been addressed and will be addressed when the development gets built.”

The final EIR said there are plans to raise the ground where the development will be to allow for stormwater runoff. Mowry Avenue would be raised “slightly” to allow for the construction of lanes, bike paths and stormwater treatment.

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My City. My Voice. We want to hear from you!

Keeping

Fremont Safe, Clean, and Self-Reliant

Fremont is proud to be a safe, clean, and well-maintained community — a place where residents can live, work, and raise families. As state actions and the loss of federal support place added pressure on local services, it is becoming more challenging to maintain the high standards our community expects and deserves.

To plan responsibly for the future, the City is beginning a strategic planning process now to help guide decisions about essential services beginning next year; including fire and police protection, emergency response, street and park maintenance, youth and senior programs, and homelessness services. Thank you to the residents who have

already shared their feedback. As we continue this work, your input is vital.

Please take a moment to share your priorities for a safe, strong and self-reliant Fremont at my.fremont.gov/myvoice.

To stay informed, or for future updates, visit fremont.gov/myvoice.

50–50 Assistance Programs for Street Trees and Sidewalks

The City of Fremont’s “50–50” Programs help property owners save money while maintaining the street trees and sidewalks adjacent to their property.

Through the 50-50 Street Tree Program, the City will reimburse property owners for 50% of the cost of pruning, removing and replacing, or planting a street tree. Property owners can be reimbursed up to $1,500 per tree (with a maximum of two trees per property.

The 50-50 Sidewalk Repair Program provides financial assistance for sidewalk, curb, or gutter repairs. Property owners can be reimbursed up to $7,500 per property. This program helps improve safety for pedestrians.

Although property owners are responsible for the care of street trees

and the repair of nearby sidewalks, these programs offer financial assistance to help reduce costs. By taking part in these programs, you’ll be limiting your liability, investing in your property, and making your neighborhood safer and more livable. Assistance is available but limited while funds last. Together, we can create greener streets and safer sidewalks for everyone.

For more information about our 50-50 Street Tree Program visit city.fremont.gov/50-50-treeprogram. For more information about our 50-50 Sidewalk Repair Program visit city.fremont.gov/50-50sidewalkprogram.

Learn Skills to Help Your Neighbors in a Disaster

Get Prepared and Get Involved! The Fremont Fire Department is offering two Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training academies in 2026.

CERT is a free, 20-hour training program for Fremont residents who are at least 18 years old. Learn how to prepare for and prevent emergencies at home, while developing handson disaster skills to help others. In a major disaster, such as an earthquake,

The City of Fremont’ s Senior Infoline

As we age, access to reliable resources is essential for living safely and independently at home. The City of Fremont’s Senior Infoline helps Tri-City residents navigate housing, food, in-home support, mental health, care giver support, and more. Licensed Social Workers provide phone screenings, referrals, and connections to programs and community partners. Services are available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Farsi. For assistance, call the Senior Infoline at (510) 574-2041.

CERT Volunteers organize into neighborhood-based teams and use their life-saving skills to help their neighbors and community.

Training academies begin in March and May. To register, or for more information, visit the Fremont Fire Department’s CERT page at city.fremont.gov/cert or contact (510) 494-4244 or send us an email at CERT@fremont.gov.

TRI-CITY STARGAZER

All Signs: This week Neptune moves into Aries. The last time it was in Aries was 186 to 1875. Neptune is about illusion, dreams and confusion. It ranges from the perfection of beauty and the highest ideals to drugs, despair and self-martyrdom. Since 2012, Neptune has been in Pisces, encouraging spirituality and escapism. By contrast, Aries is pioneering, courageous, militant and independent. It wants results. No one alive today has experienced Neptune in Aries. The last time it occurred we had revolutions, and a redefining of cultural identities. Aries wants to know what’s worth fighting for.

Aries the Ram (March 21-April 20):

This week Neptune enters your sign, introducing a subtle influence in your life for the next decade. You might no longer resonate with old labels or expectations. Even your outer style might change. You might express yourself in ways that have always secretly appealed to you. And yes, this might increase confusion in others because they’re not sure who you are anymore. Your compassion for others will be stimulated, which means you might become more involved with caring for someone, or you might volunteer with charitable groups.

Taurus the Bull (April 21-May 20): In the next decade, you might question what success means. Success in material and traditional ways might not be satisfying. You might start to ask yourself if you’re being fulfilled in an inner way—or is your life a masquerade? Some of you will withdraw and examine your values. You might become more concerned with the meaning of life. It’s curious but you’ll notice that your psychic abilities will increase.

Gemini the Twins (May 21-June 20): In the coming decade, you’ll be more choosey about who you hang out with. You’ll be more attracted to people who share your feelings and ideas. Because of this, some friendships will drift away. Material ambitions might be replaced by a need for offering service to community or humanity. Note: Don’t become a martyr to a friend or a group. Make sure others deserve your efforts and your time. Expect to explore psychic and spiritual

matters more than you usually do. Choose your friends carefully.

Cancer the Crab (June 21-July 21):

In the next decade, you might question where you’re headed in life. You might wonder if there’s any purpose in what you’re doing. Because of this, some of you will choose social service work, nursing, helping those who are poor or disadvantaged, or dealing with emotional or drug problems. (You are a nurturing, caring person.) But you will also realize that you can be helpful and supportive to anyone you encounter no matter your path in life, because in varying degrees, everyone needs help and emotional and psychological support. But you know this.

Leo the Lion (July 22-August 22):

Regarding the subtle influence that Neptune will introduce into your life in the next 13 years, you can expect to have an increasing interest in higher consciousness and spiritual truth. You might travel somewhere to find teachers or gurus that you admire. You might seek out new schools of thought or take courses. You will buy books and explore new ideas. Your thoughts will become ideas that you express and ultimately turn into actions that lead to different results. Newer knowledge is inevitable.

Virgo the Virgin (August 23-September 22):

In the next decade, you will feel that an old order is passing away and a new one is coming into existence. You might encounter confusion or misunderstandings related to shared property or fraud. You might feel that the truth is being withheld. Be clear in all your dealings with banks, inheritances and any legal arrangements that impact your assets. Neptune can introduce confusion and unrealistic expectations. Like many others, your interest in psychology or the occult will increase. Basically, you want to learn more about yourself and what is driving you.

Libra the Scales (September 23-October 22):

Relationships are important to you. Neptune will oppose your sign for the next decade, affecting your marriage, partnerships and closest friends. It might introduce misunderstandings and poor communications because Neptune is hazy and often unrealistic. You might over idealize a relationship, which later leads to disappointment. Be clear about what you expect in a relationship. Don’t assume someone knows what you want or who you are. You might also have to take care of someone. Relationships will suffer from confusion but they will also offer you spiritual growth.

Scorpio the Scorpion (October 23-November 21):

Many of you work in the medical profession or counselling; or you might be involved in police work, security jobs, jewelry, plumbing or acting. This

new shift of Neptune could encourage confusion or lead you to make a wrong assumption. Because of confused communications related to your job, you might change your work to one of helping others. Be careful of misunderstandings with employers or employees. Make sure you understand where the other person is coming from. Your health might also become a focus, prompting you to explore new dietary regimes.

Sagittarius the Archer (November 22-December 21):

In the coming decade, your standards for romantic interests might become impossibly high. Unconsciously, you will be seeking your ideal romantic image. But of course, the ideal doesn’t exist in real life. This tendency will lead to disappointment because you will discover you’re dealing with a real person with flaws, inadequacies and limitations—the same qualities you have. On the upside, Neptune will give you a fabulous blessing in the next decade because it will promote your ability as an artist. The perfection you seek in your external world will also apply to your internal visions.

Capricorn the Goat (December 22-January 19):

No matter how conservative or quirky you might appear (there are all kinds of Capricorns), home and family are strong values for you. This week as Neptune changes signs, it will begin to reshape your private life. You will want to create a more “ideal home” for yourself. You might feel drawn to live by water. You might see family members in a new light. However, confusion might also be in the picture. Communications with family members, especially parents, might be difficult. Be clear in all your communications and speak up if you think there is confusion.

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

As Neptune shifts signs this week it ushers in a subtle change that will manifest in the next decade. Your thinking will become more intuitive, symbolic and imaginative. You will be less interested in facts and more drawn to stories. It’s a wonderful influence for writing, poetry, music, film and spiritual studies. You might find your ways of dealing with the world and how you think are transforming. Your interest in metaphysical and spiritual truth will increase.

Pisces the Fish (February 19-March 20): Your ruler Neptune is finally leaving your sign after being there for 13 years creating confusion and idealistic hopes. Now it moves into ambitious Aries—a sign that likes results. In the next decade, you might undergo a fundamental change in your attitude toward your material possessions. Confusion in these areas is likely. Tread carefully to avoid costly mistakes. Your sense of worth will become more idealistic while old values might fade away. You might explore nontraditional ways of earning money.

CRYING FOR H MART The Asian grocery store would fill a gap in Pacific Commons Shopping Center, vacated by Kohls in 2025. April

Fremont announces plans for H Mart

● Two-story market will be brand’s largest in California

On Jan. 20, Fremont announced that the city would welcome a new H Mart in Pacific Commons Shopping Center. The Asian market would move into the building vacated by Kohls in April 2025.

The two-story location is over 100,000 square feet and would be the largest H Mart in California. In addition to a grocery focusing on Korean cooking essentials, the store would include a food hall, dine-in restaurants and bar.

In Fremont, H Mart joins Korean grocery store Mega Mart, which opened in the city in 2022. There are already several H Marts in the Bay Area: in Cupertino, Northeast San Jose and South San Francisco.

So far, construction is estimated to begin later in 2026. No firm date is set for construction or opening.

Pacific Commons also saw the opening of Asian boutique Miniso, on Friday, Jan. 17. At 12,000 square feet, it’s the largest in the Bay Area.

Local educators shine at the Chase Center

● Union City middle school teachers take part in game-day celebration

Sports and school often go hand-inhand, and on Saturday, Jan. 17, the Golden State Warriors showed their appreciation for all teachers and instructors of the Bay Area at Educators Night. The night was filled with special moments and nods to educators and support staff.

The celebration began hours before tip-off. The Warriors organization hosted over 200 educators from local school districts at a pre-game mixer. Attendees were welcomed with food and beverages, and received a Warriors picnic blanket and commemorative shirt.

On the court, former Solano County librarian and current host of the revived PBS children’s series, Reading Rainbow, Mychal Threets was chosen as the night’s honorary Bell Ringer. “I was nervous at first, I'm not gonna lie,” said Threets after ringing the bell. “But as soon as they showed me and I just started ringing the bell, it was as simple as that.”

As Threets rang the bell, Warriors and Hornets players began to warm up on the court, giving him the chance to brush shoulders with players like Steph Curry.

At half time, students and teachers of Mission Hills Middle School in Union City took over the court in a teacher versus student scrimmage. The crowd cheered as students and teachers had a playful moment on the Warrior court.

Director of education and founder of Mission Hills Middle School, Ayse Kaya, said, “Our team has been playing on the court every year for the past 10 years, but a few years ago they put us on Educators Night and that’s a whole different experience. We love Educators Night.”

The goal of Educators Night is to show gratitude to teachers, administrators, instructors and support staff, and the mission seems to have been accomplished.

“For people like basketball players, athletes [to say] educators are cool, they are all important, gives us a chance to feel seen,” said Threets, “and for all sorts of people of all ages to know that we do have an impact on the world and the community. To be here tonight as an educator, as a helper, is such an incredible feeling.”

_____________ ____________.

White is the most common form, but at many farmers markets you can get cauliflower that is orange, __________ and ____________.

Cauliflower is a member of the _________________ family.

Can you help me bring this box of cauli ower to my farmers market stand?

Many people use cauliflower to make ___________ crusts.

About 90% of the cauliflower grown in the United States comes from

Replace the missing words.

auliflower can be boiled, fried, roasted, grilled, steamed, pickled or eaten raw. It can even be made into a pizza crust! It packs an ____________ punch and is low in calories. It’s high in fiber and _____ in vitamin C and other minerals (one cup of cauliflower has more than an orange) and so it’s called a superfood. That means cauliflower helps keep your body healthy and strong!

Large cauliflower ____________ grow as the cauliflower grows. When tall enough, a farmer will cover the white growing cauliflower with the leaves and ______ them in place. Why? This keeps the “flower” part white as it grows. If not covered, the florets turn _______________. Cauliflower is usually harvested when it’s six to eight inches in diameter.

Roasted Cauli ower

Work with an adult to make this delicious andhealthycauli owerrecipethatcancrunchalittlelikepopcorn.

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut the cauli ower into orets all about the same size. Sprinklewithsaltand2tbspofoliveoil. Tossthesetogethertocoatthe orets.

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Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking?

Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups are here to help! Al-Anon has but one purpose, to help families and friends of Alcoholics. We host in-person and zoom meetings 6 days/week. Visit UC-newark.northernca-al-anon.org to view a full meeting list. You may also email Alanond17@gmail.com or call us at 510-276-2270 for more info.

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)

Niles Rotary Club of Fremont

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.

Tri-Cities

Women’s Club

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

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1 Clear ___ (2,1,4)

4 Ingredient in some shampoos (6)

6 Therefore (2)

9 Mathematical exponent (9)

11 Like some evidence (9)

14 Burn up (3)

15 Woman’s garment of yore (9)

18 Bio of a happy pickup? (4,6)

20 Balsam (4)

21 Bread or rice, e.g. (7,12)

24 Hard to explain (4-10)

25 “Captain ___” (1986 Michael Jackson role) (2)

26 Buck’s pride (7)

27 Icelandic measure (4)

30 Annex (3)

31 Urban blight (4)

32 Be that as it may (6)

33 Certain reprieve (4,2,9)

37 Certain Jewish community center (4)

40 Eek’s girlfriend in “Eek! The Cat” (9)

41 Pre-World Series abbr. (3)

42 Of a botanical pore (6)

44 “Not ___ lifetime” (2,3)

45 Alibi (5)

48 Method of delivery: Abbr. (3)

50 Halo, e.g. (4)

53 Good will, old style. (4)

54 Abandon orbit (2-5)

Down

1 They may be quartered and marinated (9,6)

2 Kind of reaction (8)

3 Doubled, a Teletubby (3)

4 First signer of the Declaration of Independence: 2 wds. (4,7)

5 Big ___ (3)

6 Forgetful computer operator’s lack? (5-4,6)

7 Radar, e.g.: Abbr. (3)

8 It’s not important (5,6)

10 Comes down with (4)

11 Payroll service giant, initially (3)

12 Lang. that doesn’t really contain that many words for “snow” (3)

13 Skills (9)

16 Really powerful (6,2,2,2)

17 Wee (4-5)

19 “Sudden ___” (Eastwood film) (6)

22 Tax-return figure (8,6)

23 Bust (4)

28 African antelope (4)

29 Coronas, e.g. (6)

31 Like navel oranges (8)

34 Copy of a sketch (7)

35 ___ optic cable (5)

36 “___ the season …” (3)

38 Healthy (4)

39 Paris’s Arc de Triomphe de l’___ (6)

43 Battery type (3)

46 “___ the land of the free ...” (3-)

47 One: Scot. (3)

49 3.14 (2)

51 Above (2)

52 Part of “be” (2)

Newark Police Log

● Eighteen-year-old was involved in a hit-and-run collision

Monday, Jan. 5

• At 8:32am, Officer Shaffer responded to a report of a suspicious person near Cedar Boulevard and Moores Avenue. A 28-year-old male was arrested for possession of narcotics. He was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.

• At 11:15am, Officer Ansari responded to a fire lit by unknown individuals near Thornton Avenue and Cedar Boulevard.

Tuesday, Jan. 6

• At 8:39am Officer Quinonez responded to a report of trespassing on Newpark Mall Road. A 43-year-old male was arrested for battery. He was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.

• At 9:33pm, Officer Ansari was dispatched to a vehicle vandalism near Newark Boulevard and Jarvis Avenue. A 56-year-old female was arrested for vandalism and possession of narcotics. She was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.

Wednesday, Jan. 7

• At 9:31am, Officer Shaffer conducted a pedestrian stop near Cedar and Stevenson Boulevards. A 42-year-old male was cited for possession of narcotics and an outstanding warrant.

• At 7:32pm, Officer Ansari responded to a shoplifting in progress near Jarvis Avenue and Newark Boulevard. A vehicle was recovered and towed for investigation.

Thursday, Jan 8

• At 9:30pm, Officer Orozco responded to a fight reported on Newpark Mall Road. A 44-year-old female was arrested for battery. She was transported to Santa Rita Jail for booking.

• At 11:32am, Officer C. Torres conducted a welfare check near Gateway Boulevard and Jarvis Avenue. A 55-yearold male and 36-year-old female were cited for various narcotics violations.

Saturday, Jan. 10

Check back next week for answers!

• At 2:35am, Officer Kim investigated a hit-and-run collision into a pole near Cherry Street and Mowry Avenue. The vehicle was located, and an 18-yearold male was cited.

ACTIVITIES&EVENTS

WED JAN. 28

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.

Indivisible Fremont IFCA General Meeting: We are a grassroots, volunteer-led community group working to support a healthy local, state and national democracy. Niles Discovery Church Fellowship Hall, 36600 Niles Boulevard, Fremont. 6:30-8pm, Free. Indivisible-Fremont.org., 510.378.2031.

Schilling Miyawaki Forest Planting Festival: Join us in planting a 14,000 square foot Miyawaki Forest Children’s Nature Zone, the first of its kind in Newark! Volunteers needed for 2-hour shifts throughout the day. Schilling Elementary School, 36901 Spruce St., Newark. 8:30am-5pm. Free. signupgenius.com.

THU JAN. 29

Books on B in Berkeley. The Future of Faith: Belonging in a World of Borders: Keynote speaker Pádraig Ó Tuama’s book, Borders and Belonging, will be a featured text in our Spring 2026 network curriculum. Pádraig will be joined by an inspiring lineup of speakers. First Presbyterian Church, 2407 Dana St., Berkeley, CA. 7pm, booksonb.com.

Peace of Mind, Peace of Heart: Funeral Planning: Weigh options, costs, and pre-planning strategies under the grounded guidance of Jacquline Scoggins from Serenity Funeral Planning Consultants. San Leandro Main Library, Estudillo Room - 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. 6-7pm. sanleandro.org.

Schilling Miyawaki Forest Planting Festival: Join us in planting a 14,000 square foot Miyawaki Forest Children’s Nature Zone, the first of its kind in Newark! Volunteers needed for 2-hour shifts throughout the day. Schilling Elementary School, 36901 Spruce St., Newark. 8:30am-5pm. Free. signupgenius.com.

Tri-City Veterans Mingle: Mingle and get to know others who have served our country. Appetizers, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available. O’Sullivan’s Sport Pub. 5660 Thornton Ave., Newark, 5:30pm.

SAT JAN. 31

Books on B in Berkeley. The Future of Faith: Belonging in a World of Borders: Keynote speaker Pádraig Ó Tuama’s book, Borders and Belonging, will be a featured text in our Spring 2026 network curriculum. Pádraig will be joined by an inspiring lineup of speakers. First Presbyterian Church, 2407 Dana St., Berkeley, CA. 12pm, booksonb.com.

Bubble Extravaganza Show: This fabulous and extremely POPular show will have you BURSTing with laughter. All children must be accompanied by a guardian. Hayward Area Senior Center, 22325 North 3rd Street, Hayward. 1011am, haywardrec.org.

Fiber Art Makers: Join fellow fiber art makers in this open space to work on a current project, be inspired by others, and share fiber art tips and tricks. This program is intended for teens and adults. Please bring your own project and materials. Centerville Library, 3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont. 3-4pm,

aclibrary.bibliocommons.com., 510.795.2629.

Financial Literacy for Teens: Presented by Patelco Credit Union, this workshop will give teens the tools to become well versed in financial literacy, and will cover topics that include interest explained, funds access and more. Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley. 11am, Free., 510.667.7900.

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.

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.

Studio Ghibli Movie and Paint Night: Enjoy a cozy evening of pottery painting and movie magic, where art meets the whimsical charm of Kiki Delivery Service. Ages 8 and up. Aran’s Art Studio, 3313 Village Dr., Castro Valley. 7-10pm, $40. aransartstudio.com, 510.728.1333.

Tilden Fungus Fair: Celebrate the fruits of winter! View hundreds of local mushroom specimens, enjoy phenomenal vendors sharing their talents through fungi, mingle with the mycological community and enjoy presentations by guest speakers at this two-day special event. Tilden Nature Area, 1500 Central Park Dr., Berkeley. 10:30am-4:30pm, 510.544.2233.

SUN FEB. 1

Artistry X World: Join us for Artistry X World, a creative club dedicated to celebrating diversity and equality through the power of art. Explore different cultures and backgrounds. San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo. 1-4pm, aclibrary.bibliocommons.com, 510.284.0640.

Castro Valley Reads 2026: Castro Valley Reads’ 9th annual literary event that asks our residents to read and discuss the ‘Advice for Future Corpses (and Those Who Love Them). Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley. 2-3pm, aclibrary.org, 510.667.7922.

Music for Minors Got Talent II: A virtual inter-school talent hunt for young performers! This much-loved event gives young performers the opportunity to shine by showcasing their talents in singing, dancing or playing a musical instrument, all from the comfort of their own homes. Virtual, 12am-11:59pm. $15. musicforminors2.org.

Tilden Fungus Fair: Celebrate the fruits of winter! View hundreds of local mushroom specimens, enjoy phenomenal vendors sharing their talents through fungi, mingle with the mycological community and enjoy presentations by guest speakers at this two-day special event.

Tilden Nature Area, 1500 Central Park Dr., Berkeley. 10:30am-4:30pm, 510.544.2233.

Women’s Handball Camp: These camps are designed for both new and experienced athletes, offering an introduction to handball fundamentals for beginners while providing advanced training for returning players. Centerville Middle School, 37720 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. 5:30pm. usateamhandball.sport80.com.

FUNGI TIME Check out mushroom specimens and mingle with the mycological community at the Tilden Fungus Fair.
Courtesy of East Bay Regional Park District

Birth Marriage

Birth Marriage

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900

FD1007

Fremont Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900

FD1007

(510) 797-1900

1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com

1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com

1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont www.fremontchapeloftheroses.com

Fremont

Fremont Memorial Chapel (510) 793-8900

Fremont Memorial Chapel

(510) 793-8900

Memorial Chapel (510) 793-8900

FD 1115

Berge • Pappas • Smith

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

Berge • Pappas • Smith Chapel of the Angels

(510) 656-1226

Chapel of the Angels

510-656-1226

40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont www.bergepappassmith.com

40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont www.bergepappassmith.com

40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont www.bergepappassmith.com

Katherine Hansen

Resident of Fremont

Keith Winner

Keith Winner

February 17, 1934 – January 20, 2026

Resident of Newark

Resident of Newark

Robert Storbeck

March 20, 1954 – May 23, 2024

FD 1115

March 20, 1954 – May 23, 2024

Resident of Grass Valley

3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont www.fremontmemorialchapel.com

3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont www.fremontmemorialchapel.com

3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont www.fremontmemorialchapel.com

Jean C. Schoy

Resident of Fremont

April 22, 1947 – January 20, 2026

Martin Hernandez

Martin Hernandez

Bhavik Joshi

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Hayward

Resident of Hayward

November 25, 1976 – January 20, 2026

January 12, 1968 – May 23, 2024

January 12, 1968 – May 23, 2024

Kerry Nelson

Jing Li Yu

February 14, 1951 – January 18, 2026

Resident of Newark

Jeannette Frary

Jacquelyn E. Martinez

Resident of Fremont

Jing Li Yu

September 25, 1960 – January 18, 2026

Resident of Fremont

Jeannette Frary

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Fremont

January 21, 1961 – May 14, 2024

February 25, 1948 – January 19, 2026

Juan Castro Cabrera

July 5, 1941 – May 22, 2024

January 21, 1961 – May 14, 2024

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

GlennaRose Fleming Jorgensen

Resident of Newark

Lillian Valentin

Resident of San Jose

July 5, 1941 – May 22, 2024

November 6, 1983 – January 17, 2026

Yeshwant Joshi

Lillian Valentin

June 16, 1943 – January 16, 2026

Resident of Fremont

Isabelle M. Ammon

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Fremont

February 27, 1962 – May 11, 2024

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

May 27, 1929 – January 12, 2026

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

Esther Joy Dare

Resident of Fremont

Carlos Perez De Leon

July 15, 1936 – January 14, 2026

Kumar Banerjea

Resident of Mt. View

Resident of Santa Clara

Kumar Banerjea

May 4, 1937 – January 17, 2026

Mysore Nagaraj

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Mt. View

July 31,1930 – May 22, 2024

July 31,1930 – May 22, 2024

September 22, 1944 – January 16, 2026

Ruth Ferretti Fonseca

Resident of Fremont

Ruth Ferretti Fonseca

Ohn Shein

Resident of Fremont

Carlos Perez De Leon

August 15, 1952 – May 21, 2024

Resident of Union City

Alice Marie Aponte

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Union City

December 21, 1931 – January 11, 2026

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

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

Patricia C. Knight

Resident of Newark

Resident of Union City

February 5, 1933 – January 15, 2026

John P. Duarte

November 1, 1940 – January 8, 2026

Leslie A. Clark

Resident of Fremont

John P. Duarte

Resident of Fremont

August 15, 1952 – May 21, 2024

Saroj Verma

Connie Estrada

Resident of India

Resident of Fremont

May 31, 1954 – January 15, 2026

Ilse Frank

Saroj Verma

September 3, 1938 – May 21, 2024

Resident of India

September 3, 1938 – May 21, 2024

Resident of Fremont

March 17, 1952 – May

March 17, 1952 – May 16,

Resident of Fremont

April 7, 1945 – May 6, 2024

July 31, 1941 – January 10, 2026

Resident of Fremont

Annette Fagundes

Kathleen D. Castle

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Fremont

February 23, 1934 – January 15, 2026

April 30, 1942 – January 7, 2026

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

Cesar A. Silva

Jose C. Rodriguez

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Hayward

Cesar A. Silva

August 7, 1956 – May 6, 2024

May 17, 1934 – January 6, 2026

Angela M. Rodriguez

Resident of Hayward

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Union City

August 9, 1933 – January 4, 2026

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

Irving “Irv” Alameda

Estrellita T. Garcia

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Pleasanton

December 24, 1930 – January 4, 2026

Estrellita T. Garcia

December 8, 1944 – May 5, 2024

Martin T. Lozano

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Fremont

Resident of San Jose

February 11, 1935 – December 29, 2025

December 8, 1944 – May 5, 2024

Andres Millan Ylarde

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Aaron Huffer

Resident of Newark

Resident of Fremont

February 18, 1971 – December 28, 2025

February 4, 1926 – May 4, 2024

Andres Millan Ylarde

Alfredo G. Bayot

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

Annette Fagundes

Carlos Lopez

Resident of Sunnyvale

Resident of Fremont

April 4, 1951 – May 20, 2024

June 4, 1941 – January 14, 2026

Govinda Rao Degala

Rajyalakshmi Bhalamudi

Resident of India

Resident of Mountain View

February 1, 1958 – May 17, 2024

Govinda Rao Degala

June 18, 1950 – January 14, 2026

Lilavatiben Patel

Resident of India

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

Resident of San Ramon

February 1, 1958 – May 17, 2024

Ngoc Nguyen

June 1, 1951 – January 12, 2026

Sylvia Gasper

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

Resident of Cupertino

Resident of Newark

Ngoc Nguyen

November 16, 1936 – May 17, 2024

Resident of Cupertino

January 21, 1942 – January 11, 2026

November 16, 1936 – May 17, 2024

Victor Palmberg Sr.

Gerald Benedetti

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Fremont

October 13, 1926 – May 16, 2024

December 18, 1957 – January 11, 2026

Victor Palmberg Sr.

Resident of Fremont

California and travels, especially He thrived on he was elected Directors of the District where 20 years; he also Board of the and at the time its Vice-President; long-standing Rotary Club the Elks and Club. Tom was many and a mentor of young people. He is survived Cheryl Handley his nephew, Reza mavar, his nieces Roxanna Handley-Namavar. (husband, Shamim grand-nephew and his stepson He is also survived close friends. Celebration will be held at Fremont, California Muncie, Indiana.

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

Resident of Newark

Fremont Memorial Chapel

Resident of Fremont

September 1, 1937 – December 27, 2025

February 4, 1926 – May 4, 2024

Rajendra Sancheti

Resident of San Jose

Thomas Handley

October 13, 1926 – May 16, 2024

Vijay Patel

Carla Lee Miller

Resident of Fremont

Fremont Memorial Chapel

July 6, 1963 – January 10, 2026

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Newark

December 28, 1955 – December 27, 2025

Barbara Murray

March 17, 1952 – May 16, 2024

Thomas Handley

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.

Bay Philharmonic www.bayphil.org.

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

Carla Lee Miller

September 11, 1971 – May 1, 2024

Sylvia Gonzalez

Resident of Newark

Resident of Fremont

Resident of Fremont

July 30, 1933 – January 10, 2026

Resident of Newark

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

March 23, 1950 – December 26, 2025

September 11, 1971 – May 1, 2024

Pero “Pete” Bagoje

Fremont Chapel of the Roses

Resident of Fremont

May 1, 1943 – April 28, 2024

Pero “Pete” Bagoje

Yvonne Bemore

March 17, 1952 – May 16, 2024

Resident of Rodeo

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

Yvonne Bemore

June 20, 1957 – May 16, 2024

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

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

Berge-Pappas-Smith

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF FREMONT ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF FREMONT WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL. SAID PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT 3:00 P.M., ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026, AT THE CITY OF FREMONT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER, NILES CONFERENCE ROOM, 39550 LIBERTY STREET, FREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AT WHICH TIME ANY AND ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY APPEAR AND BE HEARD.

SPECCOAT - ZAP – 980 Mission Court – PLN202600059 - To consider a Zoning Administrator Permit to allow the use of specialized coating services for computer and electronic products within a 46,849-squarefoot tenant space in the Warm Springs Community Plan Area; and to consider exemptions from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as the project is consistent with the land use envisioned for the site as established by the General Plan for which an Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified. Each of the foregoing provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance. Project Planner – Clarissa Flores, (510) 494-4545, cflores@fremont.gov

For further information on any of the above items, contact the respective project planner above for that particular project. Items submitted to the City for consideration at the hearing must be provided prior to 12:00 p.m. (noon) on day of the hearing.

* NOTICE *

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

CNSB # 4006134

CIVIL

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 26CV165080

Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA

Petition of: SARAH ALTA HYMAN for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner SARAH ALTA HYMAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: SARAH ALTA HYMAN to SARAH JASMINE HYMAN

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: 03/13/2026, Time: 9AM, Dept.: 514, Room: -The address of the court is 24405 AMADOR ST., HAYWARD, CA (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: THE EAST BAY EXPRESS

Date: JAN 20, 2026

MICHAEL M. MARKMAN

Judge of the Superior Court

1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17/26

PUBLI C NOTICES

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 20, 2026, Time: 9:00 A.M., Dept.: 514, Room: N/A

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

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

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

Registrant(s):

S & K TRANSPORTATION LLC, 3700 BEACON AVE APT 356, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/04/2025.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 01/14/2026.

S/ MUEEZ KHAN 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17/26

CNS-4006334#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619832

Fictitious Business Name(s): HAPPY KIDS HOME DAYCARE, 26525 GADING RD APT 16., HAYWARD, CA 94544 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): SHOGOFA LAKANWAL, 26525 GADING RD APT 16., HAYWARD, CA 94544 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 01/05/2026. S/ SHOGOFA LAKANWAL 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17/26

CNS-4006331#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 620178

Fictitious Business Name(s):

ALCOVE CALLIGRAPHY, 3944 HARLEQUIN TERRACE, FREMONT, CA 94555 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s):

ALCOVE CALLIGRAPHY LLC, 3944 HARLEQUIN TERRACE, FREMONT, CA 94555 County of ALAMEDA

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 01/15/2026.

S/ JESSICA M. MCDONALD 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17/26

Public Notices Deadline: Noon Wednesday

FREMONT, CA 94538

Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/1/2026. S/ DANIEL GULLION

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JANUARY 8, 2026 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17/26

CNS-4005366#

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

CNS-4006324#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 620150

Fictitious Business Name(s): RAYMART DEVELOPMENT LLC, 38658 COUNTRY TERRACE, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): RAYMART DEVELOPMENT LLC, 38658 COUNTRY TERRACE, 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 N/A.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 01/14/2026.

S/ EDILBERTO AGUILERA 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17/26

CNS-3996037#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 620187

Fictitious Business Name(s): TRUE BLUE GROUP, 39059 SONORA CT., FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): BAY METAL SALES INC, 39059 SONORA CT., FREMONT, CA 94538 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 01/15/2026.

S/ GERSHAWN SINGH 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17/26

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 620224

CNS-4006338#

Fictitious Business Name(s): SANAA CAFE, 185 98TH AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94603

County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): OAKLAND BREW COMPANY, 801 BROADWAY, OAKLAND, CA 94607

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

CNS-4006341#

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

/s/ MUNEER ALOSFUR

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 01/16/2025 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17/26

CNS-4006336#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 620158

Fictitious Business Name(s):

S & K MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION, 3700 BEACON AVE APT 356, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

CNS-4006323#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 620191

Fictitious Business Name(s): ZU-B ATTIRE & APPAREL, 405 RANCHO ARROYO PKWY #321, FREMONT, CA 94536 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): SUMAIRJIT S. VIRK,405 RANCHO ARROYO PKWY #321, 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 01/15/2026.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 01/15/2026. S/ SUMAIRJIT S. VIRK 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17/26

CNS-4006079#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 620064

Fictitious Business Name(s): ALL IN CREATIVE, 3744 GRAND AVE., OAKLAND, CA 94610 County of ALAMEDA

Mailing Address: 2201 DWIGHT WAY APT 117, BERKELEY, CA 94704

Registrant(s): CREA BY DCONCEPT LLC, 2201 DWIGHT WAY APT 117, BERKELEY, CA 94704

Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/11/2026. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 01/12/2026. S/ SALIM TIFOUR 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17/26

CNS-4006074#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 620131

Fictitious Business Name(s): ASAP LAUNDRY SOLUTIONS, 40857 HIGH STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

Registrant(s): ASAP LAUNDRY SOLUTIONS LLC, 40857 HIGH STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538 (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/ ATEEFA FROOZAN SHARIFZADA

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JANUARY 14, 2026 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17/26 CNS-4005610#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 620016

Fictitious Business Name(s): BEYOND BOUNDARIES COACHING, 3984 WASHINGTON BLVD. #314, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): DANIEL GULLION, 3984 WASHINGTON BLVD. #314,

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 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

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 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/ JENNY YUN

1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/26

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

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

CNS-4004203#

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-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

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLI C NOTICES

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):

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-4003262#

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

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

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

CNS-4001616#

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

CNS-4001614#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619407

Fictitious Business Name(s): 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

CNS-4001612#

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

CNS-4001538#

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

CNS-4001536#

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

Public Notices Deadline: Noon Wednesday

Registrant(s): KARAHADIAN INVESTMENTS, LLC, 179 FOREST LN, BERKELEY, CA 94708 (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/ 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

CNS-4001530#

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

CNS-4001525#

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 County on 12/03/2025.

S/ LEAH COLECCHIA 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/26

CNS-4001523#

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

CNS-4001520#

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

CNS-4001515#

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

CNS-4001534#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619613

Fictitious Business Name(s): CINESMART, 179 FOREST LN, BERKELEY, CA 94708 County of ALAMEDA

CNS-4001511#

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

CNS-4000120#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 619706

Fictitious Business Name(s): ROOSTHAVEN, 396008 FREMONT BLVD #100, FREMONT, CA 94538 County of ALAMEDA

510-494-1999

TCV@TRICITYVOICE.COM

Registrant(s):

EVOLIHOMES INC., 396008 FREMONT BLVD #100, FREMONT, CA 94538 (CALIFORNIA)

Business conducted by: A CORPORATION

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

CNS-3999962#

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

CNS-3998816#

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

CNS-3998813#

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

CNS-3998812#

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments (SAVE), a nonprofit agency, providing services to people experiencing domestic violence, is seeking a qualified licensed California general contractor with previous experience working with federal funds to submit bids on the following project: SAVE Facility Renovation-ASTM FI 487 and CPSC Safety Standards Compliant Playground

Renovation at Safe House project PROJECT DESCRIPTION T he Project is more specifically defined in the Contract Documents, but generally consists of the renovation of the existing playground area to be fully compliant with ASTM FI 487 and SCSC Playground Safety Standards. This includes the removal of existing materials, and furnishing and installing multiple play structures. For safety reasons, the shelter is in an undisclosed location. The location of the shelter will be provided upon receipt of an RSVP for the walkthrough.

Bid specifications for this project will be available on or about February 3, 2026, from SAVE’s administrative offices located at 3155 Kearney St., Ste. 220, Fremont, CA 94538. A mandatory walkthrough will be held at the project site on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This project is funded by the City of Fremont Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The successful low bidder will be required to comply with all applicable federal CDBG regulations, including, but not limited to Federal Davis Bacon prevailing wage rates. The successful low bidder must be a California-licensed General Contractor. A Performance Bond may be required. Bids are due on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Late submissions will not be considered. Bids may be delivered in person, sent by mail or courier, or emailed to finance@save-dv.org. Physical submissions should be addressed to: ATTN: Valerie Draeseke, 3155 Kearney St. Ste. 220, Fremont, CA 94538. MBWE/WBE/DBE contractors are encouraged to submit bids. 1/27/26

CNS-4006997#

CITY COUNCIL OF NEWARK | PUBLIC NOTICE

ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Newark, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, introduced an ordinance and will consider the adoption of the proposed ordinance on Thursday, February 12, 2026, the title of which is: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLI C NOTICES

NEWARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.26, §17.26.040, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, GENERALLY AFFECTING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.45, §17.45.010, RESIDENTIAL USES, GENERALLY AFFECTING THE USE CLASSIFICATION FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

Summary of the Ordinance:

The proposed ordinance amends Title 17 (Zoning) of the Newark Municipal Code to update regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), including revisions to development standards and residential use classifications. The amendments align the City’s Zoning Code with recent State housing laws and California Department of Housing and Community Development guidelines, support Housing Element policies, and incentivize ADU production by allowing larger units and reducing or removing parking requirements. The ordinance is consistent with the City’s General Plan, is exempt from further environmental review under CEQA, and was unanimously recommended for adoption by the Planning Commission following a public hearing.

Reading the full ordinance is necessary to fully understand its provisions. A certified copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance is available for public review at the Office of the City Clerk, located at Newark City Hall, 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA, on or before January 24, 2026

This notice is also posted on the City Hall bulletin board. For further inquiries, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (510) 578-4266.

This summary was prepared by the City Clerk pursuant to Government Code § 36933.

DATED: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

/s/Neetu Salwan, CMC City Clerk 1/27/26

CNS-4006886#

CITY COUNCIL OF NEWARK | PUBLIC NOTICE

ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Newark, on Thursday, January 8, 2026, introduced an ordinance and will consider the adoption of the proposed ordinance on Thursday, February 12, 2026, the title of which is: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Summary of the Ordinance:

The proposed ordinance authorizes an amendment to the contract between the City of Newark and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). The ordinance authorizes the Mayor to execute the contract amendment on behalf of the City.

Reading the full ordinance is necessary to fully understand its provisions. A certified copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance is available for public review at the Office of the City Clerk, located at Newark City Hall, 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA, on or before January 24, 2026

This notice is also posted on the City Hall bulletin board. For further inquiries, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (510) 578-4266. This summary was prepared by the City Clerk pursuant to Government Code § 36933.

DATED: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

/s/Neetu Salwan, CMC City Clerk 1/27/26

CITY OF FREMONT

PUBLIC HEARING

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Notice is hereby given that the City of Fremont Rent Review Board will hold a public hearing to consider the following issue. Said public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2026, HR Training Room, 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg. B, Fremont, CA, at which time all interested parties may attend and be heard: RENT REVIEW BOARD HEARING – 4555 Thornton Ave. # 82, Fremont CA, 94536 Public Hearing (Published Notice) for the Rent Review Board to examine tenants and landlords of 4555 Thornton Ave. # 82, Fremont CA, 94536, review the documents in the record and make formal findings of fact and a recommendation to resolve the rent increase issue. Per the Rent Review Ordinance, reflected in Fremont Municipal Code (FMC) § 9.60.080 (Rent Review Board procedures), the Rent Review Board evaluates the reasonableness of rent increases. The determination of the Rent Review Board shall be advisory to the parties and shall not be binding However, if the parties agree with the board’s determination, they may formalize it into a binding agreement signed by both parties.

Information on how to participate will be made available, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, on the agenda posted online.

BRIAN LOPEZ GONZALEZ, RENT REVIEW BOARD RECORDING CLERK 1/27/26

CITY OF NEWARK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

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.

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 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

Public Notices Deadline: Noon Wednesday

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 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 MICHELE R. FORSYTHE CASE NO. 25PR156838

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

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

The Petition for Probate requests that KATHERINE RENEAU 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 24, 2026 at 10:15 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 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: PETER SHELTON, PETER SHELTON LAW, 2041 BANCROFT WAY, #206, BERKELEY, CA 94704, Telephone: 510-394-5483 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/26 CNS-4005861#

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

or

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 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.

PUBLI C NOTICES

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 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 CNS-4002078#

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