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Golfing milestone Union City high schooler reaches USGA Championship. 15
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Plan your planting Get inspired for next year’s garden. 6 TRICITYVOICE.COM
VOL 24 NO 36
SEPTEMBER 2-8, 2025
Muwékma Ohlone Union City supports recognition for Indigenous Peoples group. 12
Upgrade comes to Central Park
The park’s outdoor space is perfect for gatherings and club events.
By Panashe Matemba-Mutasa Fremont residents have a new way to stay active outdoors. The City of Fremont recently unveiled the Adult Fitness Equipment Area at Central Park, bringing upgraded amenities to one of the community’s most popular recreation spots. The new f itness zone is located between the Softball Complex and behind the dog park at the north end of Lake Elizabeth. It features a modern fitness rig with multiple — More on page 8
Courtesy of Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club
● New fitness equipment area offers modern amenities for teens and adults
Dog day Mutt Strut raises money for students. 16
FRIENDLY COMPETITION Competitors from the West Coast and from Switzerland come to compete in Schwingfest.
Swiss Club holds Schwingfest ● Traditional wrestling, music, history and culture come to Swiss Park in Newark By Stephanie Uchida
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he weekend of Sept. 13 to 14, Swiss Park in Newark will hold the annual Swiss Wrestling “Schwingfest”
competition—the biggest event of the year for the local Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club—marking the club’s 100th anniversary. Richard Steiner, event president for Schwingfest, says, “All people are
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welcome to come if they want to spend a nice day meeting people who are of Swiss background. We’re expecting a record number this year. Over 400 guests are what we’re planning for.” According to a club press release, “The Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club was founded in 1925 — More on page 10
Nickel night Silent Film screening offers discount for attendees in costume. 18