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Ten-year-old skater advocates for park updates Board upgraded neighborhood park and revitalized all above ground skate parks. 12
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The evening will start with a cocktail hour on the venue’s outdoor patio.
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Sixty years of Sun Gallery
Local businesses and artists donate for the silent auction. WESTERN CHIC Casa Bella Event Center, on Sunol’s Main Street, has a glamorous main hall.
HERS Foundation gives support and hope ● With Sunol venue and Wild West theme, gala fundraises for breast cancer patients By Stephanie Uchida
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n March 29, Tri-Cit y nonprofit HERS Breast Cancer Foundation will hold their 16th People with Purpose fundraising gala, this time adding Wild West flair to their traditional pink glitz. Much of brea st c ancer treatment focuses on finding and nuking the cancer—the
mammograms, surgery, radiation and chemo. But during and after, the patient is still trying to live her life, fighting not only for her health but also her identity. At that point, HERS steps in: with post surgery compression vests, prosthetics, bras, wigs, and lymphedema sleeves and gauntlets. They recognize each patient and each story is different, and
take time to see her as a person and understand her needs. Two yearly fundraisers— fall’s Walk/Run/Yoga, and the spring gala—allow HERS to fill gaps where insurance falls short. HERS Executive Director Tina Fernandez says, “We serve patients from all walks of life, all financial situations. We firmly believe in equity in healthcare.” Funds raised help low income and under/uninsured HERS patients. In 2025, the gala will return — More on page 8
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Andrew Kong Knight displays his original drawings, paintings and sculptures. 11
● City council votes to amend encampment ordinance while critics push for repeal
After facing backlash following the passage of the encampment ban on Feb. 11, the Fremont City Council voted on Tuesday to amend the ordinance, removing the controversial “aiding and abetting” clause. The revision, jointly referred by Mayor Raj Salwan and Councilmember Kathy Kimberlin, eliminates language that raised concerns about penalizing individuals and organizations providing aid to unhoused residents. “It’s a big misinterpretation that our beloved prophets, our faith-based organizations, and agencies could suffer criminal repercussions if they continue to provide water, food and warmth for people who are unhoused,” Councilmember Kimberlin said. Sec t ion 8.90.06 0 ( b)(1),
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Fremont residents say ban revision falls short
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Little League holds Opening Day festivities Niles-Centerville celebrates the organization’s milestone anniversary. 23
Dope Pho offers Vietnamese family recipes The Fremont restaurant brings the best food to the community at a reasonable price. 24