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CLASSIFIED ADS
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LEGAL LISTINGS
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Small spaces Gardeners with limited space can still grow tomatoes. 6
● Ousted DA Price calls out Fremont Mayor Salwan over homelessness policy
Rising leaders Fremont Chamber’s Leadership Fremont program marked a successful year. 12
By Panashe Matemba-Mutasa
Courtesy of Eden Youth
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MAY 20-26, 2025
Democratic party splits over city’s position on unhoused
Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan took fire from members of his own party, as tensions erupted during the May 7 meeting of the Alameda County Democratic Party Central Committee. Former District Attorney Pamela Price, joined by unsuccessful mayoral candidate Vinnie Bacon, introduced a motion to censure Salwan, accusing him of defying core Democratic values. Though the motion failed in a lopsided 27-4 vote, it ignited a fierce intra-party battle that exposed deep divisions over homele s sne s s p olic y a nd political loyalty. At the heart of the clash is Salwan’s support for Fremont’s controversial Camping Ordinance, which bans unhoused residents from camping or storing belongings on public property. The ordinance originally included a clause that outlawed “aiding and abetting” encampments—language that sparked
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EDEN YOUTH’S goal is to educate young people in a supportive and accepting atmosphere.
Eden Youth promotes health and substance use prevention ● Resource fair educates in a positive environment By Charlene Dizon
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ith May comes nonprofit Eden Youth’s vigorous preparation for their annual Reach for a Better Community (RFBC). This community event takes a holistic approach to prom ot i n g h e a lt h a n d we l lness in the youth, w ith a
spotlight on substance use prevention. RFBC has grown exponentially since its 2023 launch, with this year’s anticipated attendance expected tobe double 2024’s. The event will kick off with speeches f rom Hay ward Mayor Mark Salinas as well as communit y member
and small business owner, Alfredo Rodriguez. The rest of the day will segue into the resource fair, where local partners such as the Youth Enrichment Program, La Familia, Alameda Alliance for Health and several others will be present. Eden Youth ensures that the resources provided are diverse and capable of addressing a wide range of issues. — More on page 10
Water festival Myanmar community marks new year with Thingyan. 14
Pints of Joy The new ice cream parlor offers exciting flavors. 17