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Mother’s Day gifts ideas Give the gardening mother in your life something more than flowers. 6
● Project funds trash capture devices in storm drains
Fremont student’s artwork recognized
By Panashe Matemba-Mutasa Danielle Cimino Photography
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MAY 6-12, 2025
Union City tackles stormwater pollution
Union City is moving ahead with efforts to eliminate trash from its stormwater system. At its April 22 meeting, the city council approved a $133,641 contract with United Storm Water, Inc., to install 93 full trash capture devices in storm drain catch basins throughout the city. The total project budget, including contingency and engineering support, is $153,688. The move is part of the city’s compliance with a state-mandated goal to achieve 100% trash reduction in stormwater runoff by June 30, under the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit issued by the State Regional Water Quality Control Board. United Storm Water, Inc., has a long history with the city, having previously installed more than 560 devices in phases dating back to 2012. City officials cited the company’s familiarity with Union City infrastructure and its role as both the manufacturer and installer of the devices as reasons the bid came in about 50% below the engineer’s estimate.
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Kids love the tight-knit school and dedicated teachers. FARM LIFE Happy Acre Farm represented in the parade.
Sunol school celebrates 100 years ● Small school with big spirit holds milestone celebration By Connie Cheung
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n a cloudy April morning, the main street t h roug h Su nol wa s closed for a parade. Antique cars with gleaming wheels, wagons with hand-painted signs, and groups of children waving glittering pompoms proceeded down the road. A family contingent from the neighborhood farm appeared with a cart bedecked with paper turnips, cabbages, carrots and a rainbow backdrop made of pool noodles. As the local theater troupe followed in full costume, an onlooker
cheered in recognition of Robin Hood, the main character of this season’s play. The celebration marked the 100th anniversary of Sunol Glen School, which was built in 1926 and is scheduled to undergo extensive renovations next year. Nestled in the hills between Fremont and Pleasanton, Sunol is a town of roughly 900 residents. According to the school registrar, 68% of the students are from commuter families who live in other cities. Despite this mix of locals and commuters, it’s clear that the families share a strong sense of community. One alumna,
Emma Graydon-Foicrockroft, traveled around 5,300 miles from England to attend the festivities. Jack Balch, the current mayor of Pleasanton, is also a Sunol Glen alum who called out several beloved long-time teachers in his speech. Julianna Bradford, a new parent whose child st ar ted attending classes in April, showed up in a festive outfit paired with dangly pencil earrings. “We literally scheduled our move so we could be here,” said Bradford, who is originally from Fremont and has returned with her family to the Bay Area for work. “It’s such a neat community.” — More on page 12
Jasmine Li’s expressive comics win Scholastic portfolio award. 10
Rancho del Agua Caliente Day at the rancho means fun and learning for 4th graders. 19
‘Stop Kiss’ Chanticleer Theatre kicks off season of love with ‘Stop Kiss’. 24