Bubblefest Ohlone College Technogear

launches Resilient
Weekend Roofs Grant to addresses
support students technology
facing
homelessness and
inequality
housing insecurity

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Diverse City
FREMONT BRINGS TOGETHER MANY CULTURES,
EXCELS IN EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
By PANASHE MATEMBA-MUTASA that the youth are thriving. Reading and
math proficiency rates soar at 77% and 69%
respectively, and the average ACT composite
This is the second part of an article begun last score is 32. For comparison, the state average
week exploring Fremont’s resident experiences in ACT score is 26.5, and English and math
light of its recent recognition as America’s proficiency rates are respectively 47% and
happiest city. 33%. FUSD also boasts a 92% graduation
rate, compared to the state’s rate of 84.7%.
Riding out the heat wave on his bicycle FUSD outgoing superintendent
near the Fremont BART station, former CJ Cammack attributes this success to the
Oakland resident William Davenport says he city’s sense of community, saying parents,
moved to Fremont to escape the crime. In teachers and staff all work together to ensure
2020, a report found Fremont’s crime per academic success of their students. The
100,000 residents was 168.7, lagging district provides resources like family
significantly behind Oakland’s rates of 691.6. engagement workshops and multicultural
The same report from City Data found events to support students and families as they
Fremont to have one of the lowest crime navigate their children’s educational journey.
rates for cities its size in the Bay Area. “The Fremont community has a strong
“It feels safe, like home away from tradition of supporting our schools and stu-
home,” Davenport says. dents, and our district’s consistent record of
But moving south has presented fostering student success and academic
challenges. Despite a sense of community achievement is part of the reason families
being one of the factors that helped Fremont choose to live in Fremont,” Cammack says.
top the list, Davenport says that’s the one Recipe for Success
aspect he feels is lacking. As an Over on Washington Boulevard,
African American man, he says he struggles Patty Salas-Maciel brings a slice of Mexico to
to find the community he found in Oakland. the city. Cantaritos Restaurant and Bar is a
City Data reports Oakland’s Black popular Mexican cuisine restaurant Maciel
population is 20%, while Fremont’s is just
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2.3%. So while he says he is generally happy,
he still still wants more from the city.
The play structure was instantly popular. Credit: Stephanie Gertsch “It’s a tight-knit community but hard to
find people who look like me,” Davenport

Ashland residents
says.
Uber driver Sayed Zaida has been in
Fremont for six years and says he is happy
there. Originally from Lahore, Pakistan, he

embrace Zocalo Park enjoys the shift to a less-polluted city. He

also appreciates the large South Asian com-
munity and the businesses that come from it.
The Asian population in Fremont is 63%,
according to City Data.
RIBBON CUTTING SEES ATTENDANCE FROM LOCAL “As a South Asian person I have a lot of
OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, OLD AND YOUNG food options here, a good place for our
community,” Zaida says.
By STEPHANIE GERTSCH Druids Environmental Club, and mural by Like Davenport, Zaida mentions his
The Bay Area Mural Program. gripes with the city. He is concerned about
At the grand opening of Ashland Zocalo Street parking is limited, as the park is the ever-growing homeless population, a
Park, a one-acre urban recreational space, really intended for the 11,000 Ashland phenomenon that’s rippled through the
speeches of praise and gratitude from the residents that live within a 10-minute walk. Bay Area. According to the city’s
various local and state agencies were nearly However, there are two accessible gender administration, Fremont’s homeless
drowned out by the shouts of children neutral restrooms at the park, one with a population increased by 69% from 2019 to
already enjoying the playground, wide lawn changing table. Parents with small kids will 2022. In response, the city launched a
and mist water feature that was perfect for a be glad they won’t have to trek back home Homeless Response Plan that includes
sunny July day. The ribbon cutting on every time someone needs a toilet or a diaper strategies to prevent homelessness, connect
July 17, 2024, was the culmination of four change. The mosaic of local plants and people to shelter and mitigate the impact of
years of planning and over a year of animals adorning the restroom exterior is the homelessness on the community.
construction. And the well-attended opening work of Oakland artist Debbie Koppman, Those who crave a bustling big-city feel
may also not feel as happy in Fremont. In a Broncho Billy, regarded as the first cowboy
showed that the community is eager to take created with the input of Ashland residents.
post on the city’s subreddit, a now-deleted user movie star.
advantage of its new open space. Speakers at the grand opening included
Nonprofit The Trust for Public Land H.A.R.D. Board of Directors-President claims they are leaving Fremont, calling it
(TPL) was awarded a $7.2 million state grant Peter Rosen, Annie Youngerman, “boring, lame, and pointless.” With a
population of 225,000, it’s no dwarf city, but
BRONCHO BILLY
to develop the park, in collaboration with the Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley,
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District Deputy Director of California State Parks “lack of things to do” has been a common
sentiment, especially among younger residents.
SILENT FILM
(H.A.R.D). This grant is part of California’s Sedrick Mitchell and Deputy Secretary of
Prop 68. Passed in 2018, the proposition California Natural Resources Agency Report Card FESTIVAL
authorizes 4 billion in general obligation Gloria Sandoval. Maggie Chan, representing In tandem with the “Happiest City” rank-
funds for local parks, environmental the Alameda County Assessor’s Office, ing this year is another Wallethub honorable Film Festival celebrates
restoration and similar projects. presented a commendation to H.A.R.D. mention for the city. In March, Fremont
Annie Youngerman, Senior Program and TPL. topped Wallethub’s list of “Best Places to Raise western star, Niles and
Gloria Sandoval spoke about her
Manager with TPL, said, “We believe at the
Trust for Public Land that everyone deserves memories of going to parks with her family
a Family.” One of the city’s strengths that
continues to attract people is its highly ranked
film history
a quality park within 10 minutes walk. In an when she was young, adding, “Unfortunately school system. 2023 Niche rankings show that
area where space is at a premium, not everyone has access to parks and public Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) Submitted by NILES ESSANAY
transforming a lot into a neighborhood or lands. One out of every four Californians scored 2nd out of 17 for “Districts with the SILENT FILM MUSEUM
community park makes it possible for does not have a park or open space [nearby]. Best Teachers in Alameda County,” 18th out
everyone to get outside close to home.” Why is this important? Running, walking, of 98 for “Districts with the Best Teachers in Broncho Billy rides again! That’s right - the
Perched on the corner of 166th Avenue playing soccer, admiring art such as this,” she the San Francisco Bay Area,” 78th out of 680 first cowboy movie star in the world made his
and East 14th Street in the unincorporated gestured to the mural beside her, “or simply for “Districts with the Best Teachers in mark right here in Niles. In our vintage
area of Ashland, the park is easily identified lying on the grass can improve our mood and California,” and 729th out of 11,466 for nickelodeon-era 1913 movie theater, we will
by the red and orange sail-like shade happiness and help with many health issues.” “Districts with the Best Teachers in America.” showcase his cinematic exploits and the
structure on the corner, the lawn and the tall “Zocalo” in Spanish is a public square, Some other notable rankings included “Best women of Essanay, the Chicago-based silent
play structure. The park also includes an and it is already fulfilling this role for School Districts in America” and “Best School film studio that had its western division
outdoor stage, space for popup markets, Ashland. The park seems ready to see many Districts in California,” both earning the headquarters in Niles from 1912 to 1916.
fountains that spray mist, a demonstration more hours of gatherings, events and play school slots in the 85th percentile. There will also be a focus on Greta Garbo
garden by San Lorenzo High School’s with the community. With rankings like these, it’s unsurprising and comedian Billy Bevan. We are screening
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This is the Second of a Two-Part Series on Sleep Apnea

Reclaim a Better Night’s Sleep

Local Patient Shares His Story
There is nothing like a good night’s ENT and otolaryngology physician, who
sleep to help you feel refreshed and ready performs the minimally invasive procedure.
for what the day will bring. But when your Though Inspire has been in use for more
sleep is continually interrupted, that than 10 years, recent surgical refinements
refreshed feeling is allusive. have increased both the efficacy and the
Sleep apnea is a condition where the popularity of the procedure. Inspire
upper airway becomes blocked or partially currently shows a 74% success rate in
blocked, causing the sleeper to wake up to reducing sleep apnea.
breathe. The cycle of restricted airflow, “Inspire has been life changing,” Zubiena
waking, falling back to sleep, then waking notes. “I wake up less tired and much more
again continues throughout the night. refreshed—as one should after a good night’s
This cycle stops the individual from sleep. For me, it certainly has been worth the
sleeping soundly and prevents vital organs effort to get insurance approval.”
from getting sufficient oxygen. Untreated, The two-hour outpatient surgical
sleep apnea can lead to fatigue, headaches, procedure involves placing a miniature
irritability and other more serious health computing device (CPU) under the skin in
issues. the chest area. A nerve stimulator from the
John Zubiena had suffered from sleep CPU is connected internally to some of the
apnea for nearly 20 years. “Without really branches that control tongue protrusion.
understanding why, I would wake up and When the patient initiates a breath, it is
start my day, not feeling rested,” he detected by a sensor lead that communicates
explains. Once he was diagnosed, John with the CPU. It then sends a signal to the
tried various remedies, but they never tongue to move it out of the way, alleviating
really worked. the obstruction, while at the same time
Eventually he heard about Inspire®, a coordinating with the patient’s natural
highly regarded, minimally invasive breathing cycle. The net effect is that the
surgical alternative to stop sleep apnea. He obstructive sleep apnea is alleviated.
researched the procedure, but initially, his Zubiena uses an external device similar
health insurance wouldn’t authorize it. to a computer mouse to start, pause or
Zubiena’s experience was that health stop the sensor from running. He starts
insurance companies don’t approve Inspire the device when he goes to bed and turns
for sleep apnea until a patient demonstrates it off in the morning. It can be paused
that they have exhausted all other remedies during the night if he gets up and then
without success. This includes using a CPAP restarted. It’s totally under his control.
(continuous positive airway pressure) device “My quality of life has improved
and, if that doesn’t work, trying a special immeasurably since the Inspire procedure,”
dental device designed to assist breathing Zubiena says. “I hope others now
while asleep. These methods were suffering from sleep apnea have an easier A better night’s sleep has been key to improved quality of life for local patient, John Zubiena.
unsuccessful for Zubiena. Eventually, after a path to obtaining the relief they need.”
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“I wake up less tired and much more refreshed—as one should after a good night’s sleep.”
John Zubiena
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Bubblefest
Weekend
Chabot Space explores the
science of all things bubble

Bubbles are mysterious - and scientific!

Photo credit: Chabot Space and Science Center.

Submitted by guest speaker Julia DeMarines to

SCOTT HORTON discover the science of bubbles,
boogie down at our Bubble Dance
Step into a world of wobbly Party, and create your own
wonders and popping surprises the masterpiece in our fun and colorful
weekend of July 27 and 28 as Paint with Bubbles activity.
bubble experts showcase the coolest Dive into the action with hands
tricks and mind-blowing science on bubble experiments, watch
behind bubbles. From bubbles dance with dry ice, and
rainbow-colored bubbles to bubble experience the thrill of being inside
art masterpieces, there’s something a giant bubble!
awe inspiring for everyone! And
did you know bubbles hold secrets Bubblefest
about stars and outer space? Saturday, Jul 27 - Sunday, Jul 28
Bubblefest activities will include 10am - 4pm
performances by Sterling Johnson Chabot Space and Science Center
(“Sterling the Bubblesmith”), 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland
Rebecca Nile (“The Bubble Lady”) (510) 336-7300
and Samantha Ashe (“Bubble https://chabotspace.org
Sam”), as well as exciting live Tickets: $30 adults, $25 senior /
science demonstrations featuring youth 2-12 / student
fire, ice and bubbles! Join special
JULY 23, 2024 TRI-CITY VOICE 5

Ohlone College launches Resilient Roofs Grant to support

students facing homelessness and housing insecurity
Submitted by DR. CELINA BARRIOS student housing crises is about more than just
providing resources, it is about honoring the
Ohlone College is proud to announce the dignity and humanity of our students by
successful conclusion of the 2024 Spring and acknowledging their struggles and seeking a
Summer Resilient Roofs Grant, a collaborative brighter future, together. We are incredibly
grant program aimed at providing essential grateful for programs like the Resilient Roofs
support to students struggling with Grant, which bring us one step closer to that
homelessness and housing insecurity. This collective future,” said Paul Simpson, Basic
grant, co-led by the Associated Students of Needs Coordinator/Resilient Roofs Grant
Ohlone College (ASOC) and the Basic Needs Committee.
Resource Center through the Office of Student How the Grant Works
Life, awarded 44 students with sliding scale For the Spring and Summer 2024
grants based upon severity of need, where semesters, the Resilient Roofs Grant
33 students were impacted by homelessness distributed $18,400 in direct funding to
and 11 students were impacted by severe students, with individual grants ranging from
housing insecurity. $200 to $600 based on the severity of need.
The Resilient Roofs Grant is made possible The grant covered expenses related to
through the generous contributions of the housing, food, transportation, hygiene, and
Office of the Vice President of Student mandatory school costs such as tuition, fees,
Services, the Ohlone College Foundation, and and required books.
the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Campus The application process prioritized those
Inclusivity. Their support underscores the experiencing homelessness, with a thorough
college’s commitment to addressing student but confidential assessment of each
needs and fostering an inclusive and love to fix the AC and heater since they haven’t Marketing team, Public Information Officer
applicant’s situation completed by a staff and worked for a long time and would make living Dr. Celina Barrios and Marketing Specialist
supportive educational environment. student-led committee. in my car much more comfortable.” Angela Ramos, whose outreach nearly tripled
Addressing Basic Needs for a The grant functions as a means of Another RRG awardee expressed, “I have the applications received; the Fiscal Services
Brighter Future providing critical support to students facing lived in poverty and through homelessness team, Accounting Manager Desire Andjou
The Resilient Roofs Grant is a response to crises, while also serving as a touchpoint for since I was 18 (for 10 years) and this is the and Senior Accountant Nam Hoang, who
the critical issue of homelessness and housing students to gain exposure and awareness of first apartment I have ever gotten even with managed funds transfers from generous
insecurity affecting students at Ohlone the support available through the Basic roommates. My hope is to continue working donors; Dean of Enrollment Mike Leib and
College. According to the Ohlone College Needs Resource Center (BNRC). The and keep going to school so I can further my his team at the Financial Aid Office,
Student Needs Survey fielded by Temple BNRC, offered through the Office of education and never have to struggle to find Financial Aid Specialists Spencer Washington
University’s Hope Center in Spring of 2023, Student Life, supports students in accessing shelter, food or basic necessities ever again.” and Minh Dinh, who have handled all award
12% of Ohlone College students experience free groceries, applying for public benefits, “After 6 years of being homeless, living in disbursements.
homelessness, 38% face housing insecurity, and navigating campus and community the streets and sleeping on sidewalks, my
and 36% deal with food insecurity. In total, resources. To learn more, visit Join Us in Making a Difference
home definitely is important. I have kids and
half of the student body is impacted by at ohlone.edu/basicneeds. Ohlone College is actively seeking to raise
struggle often to keep everything going.
least one of these basic needs insecurities. funds to meet the goal of $25,000 per semester
Voices of Impact With this grant I’d be able to have a little
“It is with intention, passion, and for the Resilient Roofs Grant. Community
Student testimonials highlight the extra to provide for things I may need that
authentic care for our students that Ohlone members, alumni and supporters are
profound need that financial support can I’d otherwise wouldn’t be able to have,” a
College has prioritized Basic Needs as a encouraged to contribute to this vital cause,
address. One RRG awardee shared, “Over the RRG awardee shared.
critical resource within Student Services. helping ensure that all students have the
past 30 days, I have adapted to living in my Community Effort stability they need to succeed.
Supporting our students in meeting their car, finding alternative methods to stay cool as
holistic basic needs is inextricably connected Advocacy and support for the successful Together, we can build a stronger, more
temperatures rise. My AC isn’t currently launch and completion of the grant could resilient community where every student has
to equity and retention and we stand firm in functioning so to ensure my well-being, I have
our belief that we must continue to expand not have been possible without the the opportunity to thrive.
arranged to stay with friends during extreme leadership of our Vice President of Student
our Basic Needs resources for students as we heat and to utilize their kitchen for cooking
empower them in achieving their biggest Services, Lizette Bricker, who is a champion For more information about Ohlone
hot meals on occasion. This past year has been for Basic Needs and is a strong advocate for College’s Basic Needs Resource Center, visit
educational dreams and aspirations,” said tough because it’s my second year being
Dr. Cristine Sidela, Director of Student Life. holistically serving the needs of all students. ohlone.edu/basicneeds
homeless. It’s not always the same; sometimes Along with the generous contributions of
“Nearly every week, I meet with students there are really hard days. But I keep pushing
who have been deeply impacted by campus departments, the Resilient Roofs
through and try to use the resources I’ve made Grant would also not be possible without the
homelessness and housing insecurity through and that have been helping me and keeping
our work at the Basic Needs Resource Center. investment of time and care from several
me uplifted... My car is very old, and I would partners: the Communications and
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Technogear addresses
technology inequality
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT JEFFREY LIN UPGRADES DONATED
COMPUTERS FOR THOSE IN NEED
Submitted by JOYCE YIN

In Silicon Valley, access to technology is almost a

guarantee, but this isn’t the case for the majority of the
world. In fact, a third of the world population has
never even accessed the internet in their lives. During
the modern age, this “digital divide” means that many
people miss valuable opportunities for career and
social advancement, all while the gap grows wider as
more and more technological advancements are made.
A recently created initiative headquartered in Fremont
has set their sights on solving this issue. Technogear,
created by Mission San Jose High School student
Jeffrey Li, aims to bridge the digital divide by
collecting used electronics, refurbishing them, and
donating them to people in need.
Li was originally inspired by his background in
modifying his computers. “During the pandemic, I
used an old and slow Lenovo Thinkpad to attend
online classes,” Li said. However, after discovering an
online community of Thinkpad enthusiasts, he
learned that he could make his computer run much
more smoothly by switching from Windows to Linux
and expanding his laptop’s memory. A few years later,
Li’s passion for electronics would be met with his
desire to benefit the community when at a food drive,
he learned of a woman who couldn’t afford a laptop
for her son. Hearing this, Li realized the gap in Jeffrey Li introduced more community members to
technology access and decided to create Technogear. Technogear at the Fremont 4th of July party.
Photo Courtesy of Joyce Yin.
Currently, Technogear has collected over
60 computers generously donated by community
right now is finding people to donate to,” Li said. “A lot
members. The organization upgrades each computer’s
of the computers are still just sitting around, and it’s
hardware (i.e. by switching out the hard disk with a
hard to contact specific people who need help.” To solve
solid state drive) while also installing Mint Linux, a
this issue, Li wants to collaborate with organizations,
free, lightweight operating system. Each computer is
such as homeless shelters and soup kitchens.
also equipped with essential software like web
In the future, Technogear hopes to expand
browsers and word processors. People can apply to get
operations to different places around the nation and
a computer using the form on the organization’s
even internationally. In addition, the organization
website. Along with collecting and donating
intends to go beyond donating laptops. “I want to
electronics, this organization aims to increase digital
establish a computer lab at a homeless shelter or a
literacy by providing technical skill classes and online
library using the desktop computers we have. I also want
resources. Recently, Technogear also set up a booth at
to host events similar to a food drive where people can
the 2024 Fremont July 4th Parade after party, where
receive laptops and interact with volunteers,” Li said.
Li introduced participants to the organization. “This
This coming fall, the organization is also looking to
was a great way to interact with the community, and
recruit volunteers to join the organization’s technology,
in the future I hope to be able to introduce more
people to Technogear at events like fairs and
conferences,” Li said.
education and outreach teams.
Technogear can be contacted at Rebuilding the backbone
technogearclub@mptfusa.org. Learn more about
However, running this organization has not been
withouts its challenges. “One of the biggest challenges
Technogear on its website, technogear.carrd.co. of BART is improving
students are rarely highlighted. We
the rider experience
Ohlone College wins aim to change that.”
Community colleges like ours
NEW REPORT SHOWS 400 FEWER DE-
embody the dreams and aspirations LAYED TRAINS AS OLD RAIL REPLACED
$50,000 grant of our communities, offering
excellent student services, beautiful Submitted by that have been completed since the
BART BOC issued its last annual report
NATIONAL FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES campus facilities, heartfelt
in 2023. Measure RR money spent,
community engagement, and COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXCELLENCE dynamic classroom experiences. We and work completed to this point,
have exceeded initial expectations.
WITH MINI-GRANT AWARDS are excited to continue sharing our The latest progress of the
Much of this progress for riders
stories and highlighting the diverse Measure RR rebuilding program is
and profound impact of a making a difference for riders by has been accomplished during
Submitted by their college is the best choice for weekend track shutdowns, when
practicality, convenience and community college education. enhancing the reliability of the
DR. CELINA BARRIOS “We were excited to offer this system and reducing service delays. crews temporarily close a portion
excellence. By participating, we of the trackway to expedite track
aimed to showcase mini-grant opportunity and so The number of trains delayed due
Ohlone College is proud to share impressed by all the outstanding to outdated rail fell by more than work that’s too large to accomplish
that we have been selected as one of #WhatsExcellent about Ohlone during the few overnight hours
College and demonstrate the vibrant video reels we received. We hope 400 instances thanks to work that
the grantees of Lumina Foundation’s this initiative will help shift the in some cases replaced track that when BART is not running trains.
mini-grant opportunity and experiences and opportunities An example of this work is the
available to our students. narrative around community had been in place since the start of
first-ever Instagram challenge. A colleges and all that they offer,” BART service in 1972. ongoing effort to rebuild the core
total of seven community colleges “Congratulations to of the system in Oakland. You can
Dr. Celina Barrios and added Laphen Pope. The reduction in service delays
have been awarded $50,000 each to Lumina invites community is among the findings in the latest learn more about the project and
enhance their digital outreach and Angela Ramos on their outstanding upcoming work dates
achievement in securing the colleges to continue sharing their Measure RR Annual Report
marketing efforts. Our engaging stories and highlighting their published by the Bond Oversight www.bart.gov/.
Instagram Reel showcased the $50,000 Lumina marketing and Measure RR is a $3.5 billion
communications grant for Ohlone excellent work. For more Committee (BOC). The BOC’s
exceptional value and vibrant information about the mini-grant independent oversight of the bond measure to replace BART’s
experiences that Ohlone College College. This is a testament to their aging infrastructure. It was
dedication and expertise, and it will challenge and to apply for future rebuilding program emphasizes
offers, helping us stand out among opportunities, visit cost-effectiveness, quality, and approved by voters in Alameda,
over 100 entries from public, undoubtedly have a positive impact Contra Costa, and San Francisco
on our institution. I am incredibly www.luminafoundation.org/chal- timeliness of work completion. The
accredited two-year institutions lenge/mini-grant/. new annual report was presented to counties in 2016.
nationwide. proud of their hard work and BOC members review projects
commitment to advancing Ohlone the BART Board of Directors at its
About Lumina Foundation and data presented by BART staff
The Winners: College’s mission and vision,” said meeting on Thursday, July 11.
Lumina Foundation is an in quarterly briefings. Members of
1. Ohlone College, CA Ohlone College President/ “Measure RR is a crucial part of
independent, private foundation in the committee can request
2. Ocean County College, NJ Superintendent Charles Sasaki. our ongoing efforts to ensure BART
Indianapolis committed to making additional documents,
3. Community College of “For the past two years, Lumina is truly the safest way to get around
opportunities for learning beyond information, and presentations on
Beaver County, PA has engaged in a national the Bay,” said BART General
high school available to all. We an ad hoc basis. The BOC is
4. State University of New York conversation about understanding Manager Bob Powers. “This
envision higher learning that is easy comprised of volunteers who
(SUNY) Niagara, NY and strengthening community Measure RR Annual Report
to navigate, addresses racial represent a diversity of expertise.
5. Owens Community College, OH college brands,” said highlights how the rebuilding
injustice, and meets the nation’s The organizations represented on
6. Chaffey College, CA Mary Laphen Pope, Lumina’s program is boosting safety, making
talent needs through a broad range the committee include the Institute
7. Jefferson State Community strategy officer for participation. our core infrastructure more
of credentials. We are working of Electrical and Electronic
College, AL “While discussions often focus on resilient, and improving our
toward a system that prepares Engineers, the American Institute
The Instagram challenge invited challenges such as enrollment on-time performance for our riders.”
people for informed citizenship of Certified Public Accountants,
community colleges to create a declines, success stories about Through March 2024,
and success in a global economy. the Association for Budgeting and
90-second Reel, highlighting why community colleges and their $1.81 billion of Measure RR funds
have been invested in rebuilding Financial Management, the Project
projects. There are now Management Institute, and the
157 projects in planning, design, League of Women Voters of the
Bay Area. You can learn more
South Hayward Market launch construction, or have been
completed. A total of 61 projects
are complete, including 13 projects
about the committee at
bart.gov/bondoversight.
BART STATION MARKET RUNS MONTHLY THROUGH OCTOBER
Submitted by CITY OF HAYWARD Hayward, Agricultural Institute of Marin, and • Adreanna Dones Dones of

The South Hayward Market will be launching the

Bay Area Rapid Transit. For more information about
South Hayward Market, email Eden Youth at
Honor Roll Castro Valley
• Aidan Noah Paragas of
first of its monthly events on Sunday, July 28 at the southhaywardmarket@gmail.com or follow the market University at Albany Fremont
South Hayward BART Station. Market attendees will on Instagram at @southhaywardmarket Class of 2024 Tufts University Dean’s List
get to enjoy 30 local food vendors, a variety of
First South Hayward Market • Radhika Shirode of Newark • Riddhi Joshi of Fremont
entertainment and the opportunity to learn more
Sunday, July 28 Seton Hall University • Sneha Shakya of Milpitas
about the work of local nonprofit organizations. The
market will be open on the last Sunday of every month 12pm - 4pm Spring 2024 Dean’s List
from July to October of 2024. South Hayward BART Station • Judith Bosl of Hayward
The market is a project of the Hayward People’s 28601 Dixon St., Hayward • Leo Chu of Castro Valley
Budget in partnership with Eden Youth, Organize
JULY 23, 2024 TRI-CITY VOICE 7

Sewa AmeriCorps’ ASPIRE

BOOSTING ATTENDANCE FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Kids at a geography class held by an ASPIRE volunteer at Lincoln Elementary School, Newark.
Courtesy of Rohit Kulkarni

StopWaste Awards
celebrate local innovation
and leadership

Aspire volunteers and officers at Schilling School in Newark. Courtesy of Rohit Kulkarni

Submitted by ROHIT KULKARNI kindergarten to sixth grade. Most students

come from underserved, refugee and
Like many districts in California, Newark immigrant communities.
schools saw a significant drop in attendance Partnering with Sewa allows the school to
and enrollment during the pandemic. Public offer ASPIRE programs at minimal cost to all
school enrollment in Newark dropped by students, regardless of socio-economic
1,000 students over two years during the background, serving as a significant
pandemic, impacting vital programs. motivator for low-income families to engage
“It has impacted our funding, as fewer more with the school. “It’s not just
students mean fewer dollars coming in,” says intervention. Yes, we have learning gaps but
Ofelia Melero, coordinator for expanded we also have students who are farther ahead, 2024 StopWaste Award recipients (L to R): Drake’s Brewing Company (Hal McConnellogue),
learning and childcare in the district. “It has and they need the support too. With Mohr Elementary School (Susanne Frey and Sarah Gahl), oWOW (Jeremy Harris),
impacted our ability to run special programs ASPIRE’s help, we can do more small groups Vesta Foodservice (Jin Ju Wilder and Bonnie Ainsworth), Spectrum Community Services
as those require extra staffing.” and provide that extra push,” says Golliher. (Becky Bruno) and Sparkl Reusables (Paul Liotsakis). Photo credit: StopWaste.
Lincoln Elementary, with roughly Lincoln Elementary is seeing a real positive
285 students, exemplifies these challenges. impact on their test scores, attendance and Submitted by STOPWASTE were troubled by the amount of waste from
Principal Amanda Golliher notes a decrease the overall general feeling of community. disposable food containers and searched for
in overall family engagement. “On top of Results are promising. Lincoln has seen a At a June ceremony, six a solution. They found it in Oakland-based
lowering enrollment that impacts funding, we significant rise in attendance and test scores. Alameda County entities were honored Sparkl Reusables, a reusable foodware
are seeing families more likely to take their “Our students are growing academically and with 2024 Environmental Leadership service provider. At eight of their 10
kids on vacation because they do not socially,” Golliher reports. Beyond core Awards from public agency StopWaste. distribution sites, Spectrum clients now
prioritize daily attendance. They keep kids subjects, ASPIRE offers enrichment activities Winners included Sparkl Reusables and pick up their meals in reusable containers,
home for minor sniffles.” like robotics and geography, further boosting oWOW in Oakland, and Mohr Elementary to be carried away in reusable bags. On
According to Ed Source, in California, the engagement. School in Pleasanton. The other three were their next visit to a meal site, seniors drop
percentage of chronically absent students rose The program has expanded to other from the East Bay Area. off the empty, rinsed containers in
sharply from 12.1% before the pandemic Newark schools like Coyote Hills and Schilling designated collection bins. Sparkl staff pick
(2018-19) to 30% by 2021-22. Nationally, Elementary, with positive feedback from Vesta Foodservice: Excellence in up the used foodware for washing and on
since the pandemic began, the number of parents and students noting improved grades, Food Recovery & Donation the same trip drop off freshly-sanitized
chronically absent students nearly doubled to increased confidence and faster integration into Vesta Foodservice in Hayward delivers containers for the next day’s meal
approximately 13.6 million, including the American schooling system. food to restaurants, hotels, hospitals and distribution. The innovative partnership
1.8 million in California, as reported by Currently, the district is partnering with other foodservice providers throughout prevents some 10,000 pieces of disposable
Stanford University in collaboration with The Sewa’s ASPIRE to offer a comprehensive California and beyond. Their Chefs to End foodware from being wasted each month.
Associated Press. Chronic absence is defined as 30-day summer program to jumpstart the next Hunger (CTEH) program makes it easy for
school year by getting more kids interested in customers to donate surplus prepared foods Drake’s Brewing Company:
missing 10% or more of the school year,
after-school activities. “Plans include student and perishables like dairy, produce and Excellence in Waste Prevention
equivalent to about one month of missed
competitions and attracting volunteers with meats that are close to expiration dates. and Reuse
school days in a typical 180-day calendar year.
diverse skillsets to introduce students to new Vesta drivers pick up food from customers At Drake’s brewery in San Leandro, beer
Newark’s demographics also play a part.
career paths,” says Sudha Prabhunandan, who during their regularly scheduled deliveries kegs used to be stacked on wooden pallets
Newark Unified District enrolls 4,955
heads Sewa’s ASPIRE program in the Newark and bring them to the warehouse in that break often and were secured with
elementary students, with nearly 44%
school district. Hayward. From there, Vesta’s food recovery disposable plastic pallet wrap as they were
socio-economically disadvantaged, over 22%
Sewa’s ASPIRE program exemplifies partners distribute food to nearby moved between facilities for cleaning and
English learners, and 0.2% foster youth.
successful nonprofit-government partnerships vulnerable communities. By utilizing the refilling, or for shipment to off-site taprooms.
Additionally, more than half the students are
addressing local community needs. Currently trips Vesta drivers already make, carbon In 2019, Drake’s switched to reusable plastic
from Spanish-speaking families.
active in immigrant communities across major emissions from transport are minimized. pallets and replaced the plastic wrap with
A beacon of hope came last year when
cities like Atlanta, Houston and the Vesta offers the program to customers at no reusable wraps and pallet-sized rubber bands.
Sewa International, a Hindu faith-based
San Francisco Bay Area, ASPIRE aims to additional cost, including donation kits In the first year alone, they eliminated
nonprofit, partnered with AmeriCorps to
expand within the Newark Unified District consisting of a box, three sheet pans and 16,000 lbs of pallet wood waste and 290,000
launch the ASPIRE program at Lincoln
and to schools throughout the Bay Area. Sewa labeling. Last year, the amount of surplus square feet of plastic wrap—an amount that
Elementary. ASPIRE (Achieving Students
International is actively seeking corporate food they helped redistribute to would be enough to cover five football fields!
Progress, Instilling Resilience, and Excellence)
partners who share their vision to enhance communities in Alameda County exceeded In addition to cost savings, the reusable
is an after-school program—focused on
community benefits through collaboration. 760,000 lbs. solutions save time because they are easier to
math, English language, arts, and
apply and have improved worker safety.
enrichment—that provides supplementary Spectrum Community Services
ASPIRE Drake’s Brewing Company has made many
language intervention and helps improve and Sparkl Reusables: Excellence
https://sewausa.org/ASPIRE other efforts to reduce their environmental
academic performance for children from in Reusable Foodware Partnership footprint, from minimizing brewery water
Nonprofit Spectrum Community use to creating customized signage that helps
Services in Hayward provides low-income
Retirement of and older Alameda County residents with
healthy meals for pickup at locations in
taproom guests properly sort their trash.

To learn more about the awards visit

Fire Engineer Alameda, Oakland, San Leandro,
Castro Valley, Hayward and Union City.
www.stopwaste.org/2024awards.

Allan Diaz With over 400 meals served each day, they

Submitted by
FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT Park District signs
Engineer Allan Diaz has completed his
last shift with the Fremont Fire Department
Fire Engineer Allan Diaz served Fremont Fire
Letter of Intent for
after nearly 31 years of service.
Allan was hired as a firefighter in November
1993 and his career has been filled with many
Department for 30 years.
Photo source: Fremont Fire Department Point Molate
remarkable achievements and contributions: Rescue (USAR) logistics team, providing RICHMOND OPEN SPACE IS ON ITS WAY TO BEING
• Major Contributor to the Burn critical support during Hurricane Harvey and
Foundation: Allan has been a dedicated Hurricane Irma. PRESERVED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
supporter of our local burn foundation, • Antique Fire Engine Manager: Allan took
helping to raise awareness and funds for burn great pride in managing and maintaining the Submitted by DAVE MASON, “Today we are one step closer to
Local 1689 antique fire engine, preserving a PUBLIC INFORMATION bringing Point Molate into the Park
victims.
piece of our department’s history. SUPERVISOR District’s impressive portfolio,” said Park
• Combat Challenge Participant:
• Purple Heart Recipient: In recognition of District General Manager
Demonstrating his commitment to
a significant permanent or long-term injury In a special meeting on Friday, July 12, Sabrina Landreth. “People love this place
excellence, Allan participated in the
received while operating at an emergency the East Bay Regional Park District and we are proud to be part of securing it
Firefighter Combat Challenge.
incident, Allan was awarded the Purple Heart. (EBRPD) Board agreed unanimously to sign as a public open space for the community
• HERS Foundation Organizer and
• Community Outreach Events: Allan has on to the Letter of Intent (LOI), a for decades to come.”
Volunteer: In addition to his duties at the
been a familiar face at public events, three-party agreement between the City of This LOI is a precursor to the Purchase
firehouse, Allan dedicated his time to
representing the department with dignity and Richmond, the Guidiville Rancheria of and Sale Agreement which will transfer the
organizing and volunteering for the HERS
fostering strong community relations. California, and EBRPD, to acquire the property to EBRPD no later than
Foundation, supporting women in their
Congratulations on your retirement, Allan! 80-acre Point Molate property located on the January 15, 2025.
battles against breast cancer.
• USAR Logistics Team Member: Allan We are grateful for your dedicated service and Point San Pablo Peninsula in Richmond.
was an integral part of the Urban Search and wish you all the best for the future!
8 TRI-CITY VOICE JULY 23, 2024

Disability Pride Month

HAROLD WILLSON’S FIGHT TO MAKE BART ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL

Harold Willson (left) smiles at Eric Staley (right) on a BART train in 1972. Photo courtesy of Kaiser Permanente Heritage Resources. Photo courtesy of Kaiser Permanente Heritage Resources.

Submitted by apy and multiple surgeries. Doctors told the “But, he did not threaten, nor picket, nor book. A robust disability rights and
BART COMMUNICATIONS young man he would use a wheelchair for the sulk, nor lose patience,” Wolf continued. independent living movement would emerge
rest of his life. “Instead, he was professional, pleasant, firm in the years that followed Willson’s lobbying.
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom In 1950, Willson joined Bank of America and persistent. As a result, he won the Willson died in the Bay Area in 1994.
proclaimed July as Disability Pride Month. The and married Patricia Leister, who was a support of each of our board members while His legacy continues to reverberate across
month marks the anniversary of the Americans member of the nursing staff that treated him maintaining a friendly relationship with our the nation. After BART, the newly built
with Disabilities Act (ADA) that was signed at Kaiser. Six years later, he completed a staff.” transit systems WMATA and MARTA also
into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA was a degree in business administration at Willson’s approach was to “sell” the idea made their systems accessible, setting a new
major milestone for civil rights in the U.S. that Golden Gate College, and a year after that, for an accessible BART system by contacting precedent for future generations of public
"prohibits discrimination against individuals he was hired as an accountant at the Kaiser people one by one and having individual transit.
with disabilities in all areas of public life, Foundation Medical Care Program. Willson conversations with them, slowly winning “All of this is possible because one man
removing barriers to employment, would go on to hold a variety of positions at them over to his cause. had a bright shiny dream, and he made it
transportation, public services and other critical Kaiser throughout his life. He’d retire as a “You could be a pioneer in being the first come true,” Wolf is quoted as saying in a
areas," per Newsom's proclamation. senior financial analyst for the Kaiser major public transportation system to be 2008 journal.
More than 7% of BART riders have a Foundation Health Plan in 1977. accessible to the handicapped,” Willson told Denise Figueroa, the Executive Director
disability, and BART is continuously working Said Cuong Le, historian for the the BART Board and staff in 1963, accord- of the Independent Living Center of the
to make the system as easy to use as possible for nonprofit health care provider: “Kaiser ing to Michael Healy’s “BART: The Hudson Valley and a longtime transit
every single person who rides and relies on us. Permanente is fortunate to have passionate Dramatic History of the Bay Area Rapid advocate, noted that transit has “come a very
Our work is ongoing. and influential employees like Transit System.” long way in terms of accessibility” from the
This month, BART will be celebrating Harold Willson, whose remarkable success Willson’s methods worked. In 1968, the 1950s and 1960s.
riders with disabilities and the contributions advocating for historically overlooked needs BART Board requested $7 million from the “In those days, when Willson first started
they have made to our transportation system of people with disabilities led to substantially California legislature to include accessible out, there wasn’t an expectation of
and region. improved conditions.” elevators in its plans (the figure was later accessibility,” she said by phone. “Over the
We begin with the story of Harold Willson, During the years that Willson lived in the revised to $10 million). years, what has changed is that the public
originally published in 2022 Bay Area, the region was aflutter with the Willson’s advocacy did not stop there. He expects transit to be accessible – even
news of a soon-to-be-constructed rapid and representatives from BART continued to non-disabled people.”
When Harold Willson was 21 years old, transit system that would connect the Bay. lobby Sacramento until $150 million in Figueroa said the mentality of transit
his life forever changed. The tenor of excitement shifted for Willson additional funding for wheelchair systems was often, “It’s not my problem.”
The West Virginia native dropped out of when he learned the system, to be called the accessibility was allocated to the She said agencies would routinely cite cost as
university when his funds ran out and started San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit under-construction system in March 1969. the prohibiting factor.
working as a coal miner. On a regular day in District, or BART for short, would not be BART, with Willson’s guidance and “The argument was always: It’s too
February 1948, about two years after he began accessible for people with disabilities. Four persistence, was ahead of its time. It would expensive,” she said. That changed with the
working in the mines, Willson was caught in a percent of the Bay Area population at the be more than two decades later that the passage of ADA (1990), as well as Section
slate fall. He suffered severe spinal damage, time had severely limited mobility, meaning Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973), which
broken ribs, and a broken back. the BART system would exclude them from signed into law. requires public entities that receive federal
Willson’s tragic accident spurred a its ridership. Among the accommodations the funding funding to ensure that people with
lifetime of advocacy. His work to raise “When the system was built in the 60s, secured were elevators at every station, disabilities are not discriminated against, nor
awareness and secure rights and access the elevators weren’t a consideration,” said telephones in elevators and stations that were denied goods or services.
continues to impact the freedom and Bob Franklin, BART’s Director of Customer accessible for wheelchair users, special service Today, BART continues to bolster its
mobility of transit riders across the nation. Access and Accessibility. “They were gates and handrails, Braille symbols on efforts to make the system accessible for all
Thanks to Willson’s efforts in the 1960s, completely an afterthought.” elevator door casings, loudspeaker directions, riders. The transit agency hosts a monthly
BART became the first public transit system in Willson reached out to BART and offered closed-circuit televisions as needed, and level BART Accessibility Task Force on the fourth
the nation with accessible trains and stations. his services as a “volunteer consultant” to the boarding between the platform and train. Thursday of each month, where the public
“Never again would skeptics be able to BART Board starting in 1964. He had a In the years since Willson’s advocacy, can voice concerns, ask questions, and
argue that trains could not be made unique and compassionate approach to BART has added even more accessible provide input. BART, which is ADA
wheelchair accessible” after Willson, write advocacy, according to the people who knew features to the system, which you can read accessible by law, also encourages passengers
Doriz Zames Fleischer and Frieda Zames in and worked with him. about on bart.gov/guide/accessibility. to make a Reasonable Modification Request
“The Disability Rights Movement.” “His suggestion was novel for rapid After BART was built, Willson would go if their needs are not being met.
Four months after his accident, Willson transit, no one had tried it,” A.E. Wolf, the on to continue advocating for accessibility. In When transit systems are accessible for
was transferred by train to the Kaiser General Superintendent of Transportation 1971, Willson and Wilmot R. McCutchen, all, said Franklin in closing, everybody wins.
Foundation Rehabilitation Center in Vallejo. for BART, is quoted as saying in the Spring Chief of Design for BART, testified before a “It’s a federal law now that we’re
It was a felicitous move, one that would 1973 issue of “Accent on Living.” “It posed special U.S. Senate Committee on Aging. accessible to everyone,” he said. “And when
forever alter the course of his life and public all kinds of problems; cost was significant. Their testimony was “an important precursor we design it that way, everyone benefits. The
transportation. In his two years at the facility, Our staff, including myself, was hardly to raising public consciousness of the issue of more universally we can design something,
Willson underwent intensive physical ther- enthusiastic.” disabled access,” writes Healy in his BART the better it will be.”
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Diverse City
FREMONT BRINGS TOGETHER MANY CULTURES, EXCELS IN EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Just like the community has much cooler as the sun sets behind
poured into her business, Maciel the Mission Peak Hills. By 6pm,
says she values making customers the park is bustling, with cyclists
feel welcome and at home. Food at and rollerbladers cruising down the
Cantaritos is made fresh and from winding pathways. Whether in a
scratch; tomatoes and chilis are stroller or using a walking cane,
roasted in-house, and nothing everyone seems to find joy as they
comes frozen. bask in all the park has to offer.
“People tell me it reminds them Ohlone College student
of their grandma’s,” Maciel says. Elizabeth Prewitt sits on a bench
Fridays and Saturdays are their overlooking Lake Elizabeth as she
busiest days, and people often have embraces her dog seated beside her.
to call in for reservations to get Prewitt acknowledges some of the
their Mexican culinary fix. city’s challenges, namely the
Sometimes, she is still in awe of the homelessness crisis that many
continuous support she’s received residents say is getting worse.
from the community and the “Maybe it’s the happiest for the
fandom she has built. She’s glad she people who can afford it,” Prewitt
can be a part of Fremont’s says.
happiness by contributing Still, Prewitt appreciates where
authentic, hearty Mexican dinners. Fremont has excelled. According to
“Sometimes me and my kids a city report, homelessness is now
look around, like, ‘Is this our down 21% from 2022, numbers
place?’” Maciel says. “It’s shocking, that show the city is ahead of
we have so much support and it others in Alameda County. As a
feels good.” young person she admits that the
“Unity” by Bruce Beasely, constructed in 2014. Photo Credit: Samantha Campos One of the most evident suburban atmosphere can feel
displays of happiness in the city “sleepy” at times. But it’s days by
started with her husband nine years “I love the community, we have a her food. To her, it’s a reminder of can be found in its parks. The the lake with her dog that remind
ago. The pair took over the space large clientele of people who say this the city’s diversity and intercultural largest park, 450 plus-acre her of what the city has to offer: a
when the previous owner devel- space feels like home,” Maciel says. appreciation. Central Park, offers expansive views melting pot of people and cultures
oped Lyme’s Disease, refinancing According to USA.com data, “I think of Fremont as a of Lake Elizabeth, along with enjoying life in a very happy city.
their home to be able to afford the Fremont’s Hispanic population is melting pot,” Maciel says. “I facilities for picnics, parties and
cost. They still face some of the around 14%, with 78% of them remember when we first started, I recreational activities.
hefty financial costs of doing busi- Mexican. Maciel said one of the got surprised when other races were Summer days can bring
ness in Fremont, but to them, it’s joys she gets to experience is people coming in and I was like ‘wow they oppressive heat, but evenings are
worth it. from diverse backgrounds enjoying like Mexican food.’”

Louis Profumo coaching local kids. Photo courtesy of Lou’s Dugout Members of Lou’s Dugout at a get-together on November 13, 2021.
Photo courtesy of Lou’s Dugout

eventually developed into Lou creating the In the summer of 2023, Lou’s Dugout
Supporting local sports name of Lou’s Dugout and establishing the
group as a nonprofit organization, giving out
made a donation to San Leandro High
School’s first ever girls’ flag football team.
tens of thousands of dollars since its creation. The high school’s athletic director
THE GENEROSITY OF LOU’S DUGOUT Profumo worked a total of 37 years for Nick Thomas said in a Tri-City Voice article
the City of San Leandro, such as serving as a (July 11, 2023), “San Leandro would like to
By ETHAN YAN women’s softball and senior men’s baseball; groundskeeper for Memorial Park on give a huge thank you to Lou’s Dugout for
many of them professional players, such as Bancroft Avenue. “He was outspoken; he their continued support. They purchased
Founded in 2002 by Louis Profumo and Steve Lubratich, Gary Varsh, and told people what he thought, and he’s just a uniforms for our flag football team to help us
based in San Leandro, Lou’s Dugout is an Brian Smith, who played in the Los Angeles local, calm town hero,” Munoz said. get started and have our girls looking great.”
organization that supports sports events in its Angels, Iowa Cubs, and Bakersfield Dodgers Profumo was later inducted into the “Our goal really is to get kids on the
surrounding area. Due to the high costs systems, respectively. Profumo would coach San Leandro Sports Hall of Fame in 2017 for sports fields, and we don’t care what sport it
associated with maintaining a sports many baseball players free of charge and his service to the city. He unfortunately is. [...] I feel an accomplishment of what all
organization, Lou’s Dugout aims to keep as would often pay out of his own pocket in passed away on July 5, 2021, but his legacy is of us have done — the whole board has done
many people in sports as possible through order to fund his athletes’ carried on by his daughters Karen and Kathy — to keep some of these programs going,”
many generous donations. competitions and equipment. “Lou never and his son-in-law Robert. Munoz said.
Born in Alameda, Profumo grew up in charged anyone a dime to play sports,” The board meets every three months at Lou’s Dugout has a minimal overhead of
San Leandro and was originally a baseball Principal Officer of Lou’s Dugout and one of the Manor Grill to discuss future events. around $100 to maintain their website and
player drafted by the Boston Red Sox who Lou’s close friends Michael Munoz said. Their main beneficiaries are the high school P.O. box. The organization is also planning a
played minor league baseball for several Profumo and friends often hosted lunches sports programs within San Leandro and the fundraiser, where they will showcase an
years. He was coached by 1966 Baseball Hall at restaurants such as Manor Grill in little leagues along with girls’ softball hour-long interview with Profumo, where he
of Fame inductee Ted Williams. Later, San Leandro as a way for athletes to hang out programs of San Leandro and San Lorenzo. talks about his love for San Leandro, to
Profumo got a full-time job at the San Mateo and bond over the experiences they have One major donation the organization awards honor his legacy.
Boys Club and worked as a garbage collector. shared together. “If you’ve played sports, you is a Lou Profumo scholarship given to a To support further charitable activities,
Profumo continued his lifelong passion of know you can make lifelong friendships, and school-selected senior baseball and softball donate to Lou’s Dugout through their website
baseball by becoming a baseball coach, that’s really what Lou’s Dugout is,” Munoz player at at www.lousdugout.com or send a check to
beginning his journey by coaching said. Lou’s Dugout values these experiences San Leandro High School each year. their P.O. box in San Leandro, 94579.
Junior Varsity Baseball at Pacific High School and hopes to foster them further through However, they donate to a variety of other
in San Leandro. He coached thousands of their donations. The lunch hangouts, sports as well, such as boxing and
San Leandro residents in youth baseball, sometimes including as many as 50 people, cheerleading programs.

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BRONCHO BILLY SILENT FILM FESTIVAL

Film Festival celebrates western star, Niles and film history
Tri-City History A-Z
in Photographs #7:
Gardens
By KELSEY CAMELLO,
Washington Township Museum of Local History
Gardens (noun): Grounds used to grow vegetables, fruit, herbs, or flowers

Saturday Night Film Screening: Flesh and the Devil

one of the most iconic films with

Ms. Garbo and John Gilbert in The 3:30pm
Flesh and the Devil. There will be GARBO
some informative documentaries (2005, Turner Classic Movies)
including the brand new FILM IS Produced in 2005, the
DEAD - LONG LIVE FILM! centenary of the birth of
Special guests will present about Greta Garbo, the film explores the
filmmaking in Hollywood. iconic movie star’s early years in
There truly is something for Sweden, film acting and life after
everyone the weekend of July 26 to movies. Directors:
28 as we round out the offerings Kevin Brownlow, Christopher Bird;
including a focus on film collectors, Producer: Patrick Stanbury
lenticulars and silent oddities. The Narrated by Julie Christie with
$35 Weekend Pass gets you all the music by Carl Davis.
film programs, Niles walking tour
and reserved seating. Evening Film Presentation
7:30pm
A member of the Martin Family at Thomas’s Cactus Garden, owned by Friday, July 26
Frank J. Thomas, at the corner of Mission Boulevard and E Street, Decoto. Evening Film Presentation FLESH AND THE DEVIL
Credit: Washington Township Museum of Local History 7:30pm (1927, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)
In Greta Garbo’s breakthrough
THE LOVE GODDESSES picture she delivers a luminous
(1965, Walter Reade-Sterling performance as a new type of
Presentation) vamp: less consistently cruel and George Reed. (High-definition
Director Saul J. Turrell’s more subtle than earlier styles. Her digital presentation)
exploration of sex in the movies. name was listed under the title,
From the silent era and Clara Bow which would change after the film’s Silent Oddities on our big
to Cinemascope and phenomenal success. Starring screen
Marilyn Monroe, see how the Greta Garbo, John Gilbert and We have searched our archives
movie industry’s depiction of sex Lars Hanson, Directed by for hidden and forgotten gems, and
has changed through the decades. Clarence Brown. we’ve put together a show of some
of the best: An Animated Lunch-
Preceded by: Preceded by a salute to eon, filmed in 1900 at Edison’s
The Western Costume Company Billy Bevan Laboratory, and another “trick
(circa 1951, unknown studio) The Golf Nut (1927, film,” Enchanted Glasses (Pathé
This business has been a Mack Sennett Comedies) 1905); a rare cartoon from the Es-
landmark in Hollywood for Ice Cold CoCos (1926, sanay Studio, Dreamy Dud, He
decades. Not only has it supplied Mack Sennett Comedies) Resolves Not To Smoke (1915);
Saint Mary of the Palms School for Girls - group photo in the garden,
“Western” costumes to movie several human interest stories from
Mission San Jose. Credit: Washington Township Museum of Local History producers, but costumes, armor, (Kurzweil Keyboard a Hearst newsreel and Dog Com-
weapons, medals, furniture and accompaniment by Jon Mirsalis) edy: Train Wreck which has an all-
props of all kinds from all periods animal cast.
of history. Sunday, July 28
(Piano accompaniment by
Saturday, July 27 10:45am Bruce Loeb and David Drazin.)
11am Behind-the-Scenes REAL vs.
REEL (FREE program) 4:30 pm
Walking Tour Vintage Los Angeles film FILM IS DEAD. LONG LIVE
Discuss important landmarks studios expert and special guest FILM!
and hear stories about what hap- Marc Wanamaker will share (2024, Cold Eye Films)
pened here one hundred years ago. behind-the-scenes images and Award-winning documentary
Meet at the museum. Walking tour amazing tales of REAL California exploring the vanishing world of
booklet included. ($5 donation) history intertwined with motion private film collecting.
picture history. Condemned as pirates and
Screening (free program) hounded by the FBI, film
12:30 pm collectors have long lurked in the
Broncho Billy: The First Reel Hidden Colors of the shadows. Yet their efforts have
Cowboy California Nursery in Niles and resulted in the survival of countless
(1998, Arkansas Educational Beyond: Lenticular Kodacolor films that would otherwise have
Television Network) Home Movies (FREE program) been lost to history. Produced and
Gilbert M. “Broncho Billy” Local horticultural historian directed by Peter Flynn.
Anderson, the very first cowboy Janet Barton and our museum's
movie star, acted in more than 200 own Zack Sutherland walk you Preceded by short subjects from
silent Westerns and was through this long-defunct tech- the museum’s archive:
instrumental in the formation of nique of color film processing, and Ringling Brothers Circus
Harrison Mayhew and daughter Florence in their orange orchard on the the genre. the resulting footage taken in Niles Parade (1902)
hillside above the town of Niles. Credit: Washington Township Museum of and elsewhere in California. Suzie Loses Her First Tooth
Local History The Movies Go West (early 1920s)
(1974, Bell) 2:30 pm
With filmmaker Geoffrey Bell THE ISLE OF HOPE (Piano accompaniment for
and narrator Hal Angus, this (1925, Richard Talmadge shorts by Bruce Loeb)
mid-1970s film explores the Productions) Film collector
Essanay Film Manufacturing Michael Aus was scrolling through Weekend Passes: $35
company as it existed 100 years ago. eBay one night when he found this Requested donation for
Invaluable images of Niles in the formerly-lost film for sale. After individual screenings: $8 Museum
1970s are also contained in the film. acquiring the only print, Aus Members; $10 Not Members Yet
deposited the film here at our
1pm museum – giving us an 2024 Broncho Billy Silent Film
Screening: The Women of Essanay opportunity at this year’s festival to Festival
We will screen a selection of demonstrate how film collectors Friday, July 26 - Sunday, July 28
Essanay Film Manufacturing have been essential over the decades Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Company films made in Chicago to making rare or lost material 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont
and Niles focusing on the visible to the public. (510) 494-1411
feminine. At Essanay, they were The Isle of Hope is a stunt-filled www.nilesfilmmuseum.org
stars, but most of them are not adventure feature film starring
remembered today. They include, Richard Talmadge, a former circus
Ethel Clayton, Martha Russell, tumbling performer turned movie
Stanford Ranch gardens near the residence of the Stanford Family, Dolores Cassinelli, actor and producer, later turned
Warm Springs. Credit: Washington Township Museum of Local History. Ruth Stonehouse, Eleanor Blevins, Hollywood stuntman. Also
Marguerite Clayton, Evelyn Selbie, featured are Helen Ferguson (a
Bessie Sankey and Margaret Joslin. former player at the Essanay Film
Let’s explore local history through themes and photographs. Have a topic or
(Piano accompaniment by Manufacturing Company in
idea you’d like us to explore? Email us at info@museumoflocalhistory.org.
David Drazin) Chicago), James A. Marcus, and
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Sudoku:
Fill in the missing numbers (1 – 9 inclusive) so each row,
column and 3x3 box contains all digits.

Crossword Puzzle

Across 44 Shine, in ad-speak (3) 15 Discount rack abbr. (3)

1 "You Forgot It In People" band, 45 Above (2) 18 Dog bowl bits (4)
briefly (3) 47 Part of "be" (2) 20 Doctor's implement (6,9)
2 Giant's chant (3-2-2-3) 48 Treasury (5) 21 Momentous (15)
8 "No kidding!" (2) 49 Elmer, to Bugs (3) 22 "Robocop" setting: Abbr. (3)
9 Big ___ (3) 50 "___ Mine" (Beatles tune) (3) 24 Depress, with "out" (3)
11 Lucille Ball was one (10) 27 Giving the go-ahead (8)
14 Most nuts (8) 28 LP player (2-2)
16 Jimmy Stewart syllables (3) Down 30 "The Mission" author Hans (4)
17 Not familiar with (6,2) 1 Girl's nickname (5) 33 Medieval unions (6)
19 Canal locale (5,3) 3 Life in a UFO (3) 34 Let out (7)
22 Like some suits (6-8) 4 Dimensionless physical quantity 35 ___ cross (3)
23 Absorbed (8) at the heart of Michael Atiyah's 37 ___ citato (5)
24 Longneck (4,6) purported proof of the Riemann 38 "Johnny B. ___" (5)
25 Bible-passage analysis (8) Hypothesis (4-9,8) 39 Initialism for the series of
26 Ezekiel and Jeremiah (5,8) 5 "We've had some sex...uh... "Avengers" movies (3)
29 Hung. neighbor (3) setbacks," for example (8,4) 41 Other than: abbr. (3)
31 Ace (6) 6 And so ___ (3) 42 London's Old ___ (3)
32 Jazz-piano music style (6-6) 7 Meat-ban cause (3,3,7) 43 Ming of the Houston Rockets
35 Raccoon (4,4) 8 Be decisive (3) (3)
36 "Of course this car isn't 9 Cecil ___ Mille (3) 46 3.14 (2)
voice-controlled!" (2,4,7,6) 10 Earthquake, e.g. (7,8)
39 Back-to-work time: Abbr. (3) 12 Lead the wrong way (8)
40 A postal service (7,8) 13 Risk-it-all bet (6,2,7)

Tri-City Stargazer FOR WEEK OF JULY 23, 2024

All Signs: This week two major changes occur: For the next four weeks, the Sun will be in Leo and Mars will be in Gemini. This Leo Sun can happen only once a year, and this Gemini
Mars can happen only once every two years. Everyone will be more playful and ready to put out energy towards fun activities like sports events, movies, the theater and playful times with kids.
Plus, people will eat out, vacation, and stay in hotels. Romance will be intriguing and dramatic. Don’t run from temptation – it may not come your way again!

Aries the Ram for the next four weeks will four weeks are limbo-like. However, Sagittarius the Archer gives you more objectivity to
(March 21-April 20): quicken your daily pace and make you can use this window of time to (November 22-December 21): understand your relationships.
The next four weeks have lots of you eager to talk. It will make you think about what you want for your Lucky you! You are the traveler While you cannot change the other
Fire energy, which is good news for just as eager to learn new things, new year ahead (birthday to of the zodiac, and for the next four person, you can certainly change
you, a Fire sign. Meanwhile, your and travel to new places. birthday). Why not identify some weeks, the Sun is urging you to yourself and how you respond to
ruler fiery Mars is moving into Cancer the Crab goals? Goals give you a sense of travel, learn and study. Meanwhile, that person. This means this is your
your House of Communications. (June 21-July 21): purpose. They give you a clearer Venus will attract new romance best chance all year to improve your
This means the month ahead is the focus on what’s important, which with someone “different.” closest relationships!
Don’t be surprised if you find ultimately gives you better control
perfect time to express yourself to that in the next four weeks, your Naturally, you’ll welcome chances Pisces the Fish
others. It will be great for those of over your future. to travel for pleasure in the next (February 19-March 20):
focus is on money, cash flow,
you in sales, marketing, teaching, earnings and possessions. You’re Libra the Scales four weeks, even a tiny get away. You’ll be surprised at how
acting and writing. However, both never casual about money; and by (September 23-October 22): However, this week, fiery Mars gung-ho you are to work in the
the Sun and Venus in the most fun nature, you are thrifty and frugal. Good news! The next four weeks moves opposite your sign, which next four weeks. You intend to
part of your chart will also make Nevertheless, in the next few weeks, will be the most sociable times of the could make you irritated with work efficiently, effectively and
this a fabulous time for vacations, you will spend money on beautiful year for you! And you are one of the partners and close friends. It’s an probably longer hours. Naturally,
social outings, romance, sports things, clothing, jewelry, art objects, most sociable signs in the zodiac. opportunity to practice patience. you will have a strong sense of
events and fun times with kids. and leather goods. However, at a This is why friendships will be (Mars opposite your sign happens reward and satisfaction from what
Taurus the Bull deeper level, you’ll be thinking about important to you right now. You’ll only once every two years for six you do. If you work with others,
(April 21-May 20): your core values and what is want to catch up with people and weeks.) You can handle this. coworkers will be supportive and
In the next four weeks, the Sun important to you. You will want to exchange histories. You might also Capricorn the Goat helpful. In fact, some of you might
and fair Venus will encourage you to know what really matters, because if wonder what role certain friends (December 22-January 19): strike up a work-related romance
relax at home and make where you you don’t, you might miss the boat. play in your world? You want to find The next four weeks will be in the next few weeks. Meanwhile,
live more attractive. You’ll want to Leo the Lion people who accept you for who you passionate because heady romance home improvements or visiting
entertain as well. You might be (July 22-August 22): are, better yet, they love you for who will be the stuff of movies. In fact, guests will make you put out extra
involved with family more, you are. This is also a great time to you might encounter someone who energy to pull things together at
This week the Sun moves into work with others. Partnerships will home.
especially a parent. Invite family and Leo to stay for four weeks. triggers self-inquiry. They might
friends over because people will flourish. Your idealism will be even be a force for change in your
(Happens only once a year.) This aroused. A fascinating month ahead!
enjoy sharing good food and drink. will boost your confidence. This is life. Meanwhile, you will also have
Meanwhile, this happy emphasis on your chance to recharge your bat- Scorpio the Scorpion a stronger than usual focus on
home and family by extension teries for the rest of the year. This is (October 23-November 21): financial resources, shared property,
means that the next four weeks are why you will project yourself to The Sun is at the top of your taxes, debt and inheritances. You
an excellent time to explore others more forcefully. You’ll also chart for the next four weeks, might also be concerned about
real-estate deals. feel a need to express yourself which is eventful. This happens trying to borrow money or get
Gemini the Twins because the Sun and Venus are only once a year and when it does, financial backing. Underlying all
(May 21-June 20): both in your sign, making you it symbolizes that you’re in a these possibilities, you will have a
charming, diplomatic and spotlight. And this spotlight is strong desire to be the best that you
Fiery Mars has moved into your can be.
sign for the next few weeks. (This energized! Knowing this, the flattering! This means you look
can happen only once every two month ahead is obviously the time great to others, which is why you Aquarius the Water Bearer
years, and it lasts for about six to go after what you want. Doors might be asked to take on increased (January 20-February 18):
weeks.) Mars will boost your will open for you. responsibilities or given a Once a year, for four weeks, the
energy, aggressiveness and sex Virgo the Virgin promotion. Fear not, you can Sun is opposite your sign. That time
drive. It will make you more of a (August 23-September 22): handle whatever is expected of you has arrived. This will make you have
fighter for your rights. Your because people admire you! This is a strong focus on partnerships and
Your personal year is drawing to the perfect time to advance your
physical energy level will be high, a close because your birthday is a close friendships. This is not the By Georgia Nicols
which makes you pumped! agenda. However, do not pretend time to go it alone. The good news is
month away. This means the next to be something that you are not. www.georgianicols.com.
Meanwhile, this Leo Sun in place this polarized position of the Sun
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Prune raspberries for an abundant harvest

Proper pruning of raspberries can maximize the summer and fall harvest. Photos courtesy of Melinda Myers

By MELINDA MYERS of row or six or eight stems per hill when The other option is to prune everbearing sunny small space in your garden. You may
growing in the hill system. Thinning raspberries for a fall and summer harvest. not be freezing a large harvest from a single
increases airflow and light penetration, The new growth produces the fall crop. pot of raspberries, but you will enjoy
A bit of summer pruning goes a long way resulting in healthier plants and a better These canes are left to produce berries the fresh-from-the-garden raspberries even in
to keeping your raspberries healthy and harvest next season. Wait until next spring to following summer. Prune these two-year-old your small space.
productive. So, get out the mosquito netting, reduce the height of the remaining canes. At canes after the summer harvest as you would
long sleeves, and pruners and get busy. that time, you can determine winter dieback on a summer-only bearing raspberry.
and damage, and prune accordingly. Melinda Myers has written over 20
A raspberry summer harvest is produced Maximize your summer and fall harvest by gardening books, including Midwest Gardener’s
on two-year-old canes called floricanes. Everbearing raspberries are often called planting a summer and a fall-bearing raspberry Handbook, 2nd Edition and Small Space
Remove those that bore fruit to ground level fall raspberries and form fruit on first-year patch. You’ll enjoy summer raspberries from Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How
once your harvest is complete. These canes canes called primocanes. You can manage one planting plus a larger, earlier harvest from to Grow Anything” instant video and DVD
will not produce more fruit, and their these types of raspberries for a single fall the fall-bearing raspberries when pruning all series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s
presence can increase the risk of insect and harvest only. Wait until plants are dormant, those canes to ground level each year during Garden Moment radio program. Myers is a
disease problems. This is also a good time to then cut the whole planting back to ground the dormant season. columnist and contributing editor for Birds &
remove damaged, insect-infested or level. There will be a larger and earlier Don’t let a lack of space keep you from Blooms magazine. Myers’ website is
discolored canes. harvest when pruning everbearing raspberries growing delicious raspberries high in fiber www.MelindaMyers.com.
Summer is also a good time to thin the this way. Although this pruning technique and vitamin C. Plant, train and use
remaining canes on summer-only bearing eliminates the summer crop, it is much raspberries as a hedge in your landscape. Or
raspberries. Remove weak or damaged canes, easier, less time-consuming, and eliminates grow the new compact and thornless
leaving three or four of the sturdiest per foot animal and winter damage in just one cut. Raspberry Shortcake® in a container or any
14 TRI-CITY VOICE JULY 23, 2024

$ = Entrance or Activity Fee

R= Reservations Required
Schedules are subject to change.
Call to confirm activities shown in these listings.

Thursdays Alan Menken and the late Howard

CONTINUING Chinese Calligraphy Social R Ashman, along with new songs by
EVENTS 2pm - 4pm Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The
original Broadway production ran for
Bring your own supplies and socialize
Mondays and Thursdays over thirteen years and was nomi-
and have fun while doing calligraphy.
Food Garden Volunteer Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth nated for nine Tony Awards, includ-
9am - 12pm 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont ing Best Musical.
Learning from experienced gardeners. (510) 790-6606 Ohlone College
LEAF CR Stone Garden There is no teaching on site. Smith Center
55 Mowry Ave., Fremont 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont
volunteer@fremontleaf.org starstrucktheatre.org
Thursdays
Volunteer agreement form is re- (510) 659-6031
Historic Days Tickets: $25 - $35
quired.
10am – 4pm
Ride a narrow-gauge train, tour the Saturdays
Tuesdays
beautifully restored Patterson House
East Bay Games Meet Laugh Track City R$
Museum. Every historic day ends
6pm - 10pm with an animal feeding at 3 pm. This 8pm
German/Euro style board games and is a drop-in program; no registration Series of improvised games and
card games. is required. Disabled accessible. Ar- scenes
Swiss Park denwood admission fee applies. Made Up Theatre
5911 Mowry Ave., Newark Ardenwood Farms 4000 Bay St. suite B., Fremont
(510) 936-2523 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 573-3633
meetup.com/east-bay-games (510) 544-2797 madeuptheatre.com
sfdavidkaye@yahoo.com
Thursdays Saturdays
Tuesdays Chinese Music Ensemble R Free Beginner Pickleball Lesson
East Indian Seniors R 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 12pm - 2pm
2pm - 4pm Open to all who are interested in per- Free pickleball lesson taught by a
Anyone who is retired and of Indian forming traditional Chinese music. USPA professional.
origin or interested in Indian culture Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth Hall Memorial Park
is welcome to join us. 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 304 La Honda Dr, Milpitas
Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth (510) 790-6606 (408) 586-3210
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont Drop-in. Weather permitting.
(510) 790-6606 Thursdays
Second and Fourth Tuesdays of the Saturdays
Family Board Game Night
month Teen Cohort for Outdoor
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Education R$
Play together with family and
Tuesdays 10am – 4pm
friends, or make some new friends at
LEGO® Time the library. Meet new friends, build outdoor
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Centerville library skills, and get to know your commu-
Use your imagination and engineer- 3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont nity as we participate in activities,
ing skills to create your own LEGO® (510) 795-2629 such as Hayward Shoreline Hike and
designs. Board games will be provided. Clean-Up, Quarry Lakes Excursion;
Centerville library Coyote Hills Excursion; Fishing;
3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont rock climbing on our 28-foot rock
Thursdays
(510) 795-2629 wall, hiking; and a Sulphur Creek
The Peaceful Poets Guided Tour.
Drop-in. For everyone.
5pm - 8pm Ashland Community Center
Join a Milpitas-based group of writ- 1530 167th Avenue, San Leandro
Tuesdays
ers and appreciators of poetry. Noel Munivez: (510) 317-2303
Music and Storytime Milpitas Public Library munn@HaywardRec.org
11:30am - 12:00pm 160 N Main St., Milpitas
Join us for stories, music, and move- (408) 262-1171 Saturday, July 20 - Sunday,
ment. For teens, adults, and seniors. August 4
Cherryland Community Center Last Thursdays of the month
Waiting in the Wings
278 Hampton Road, Hayward
(510) 626-8522 Saturday: 8pm
Thursday, June 13 – August 3
For babies, toddlers, kids, and Sundays: 2pm
54th Annual Textile Exhibition The play explores ins and outs of
preschoolers.
Thurs - Sun; 12 noon – 5pm daily life within a framework of both
Artwork will showcase a variety of the pleasures and sadness of aging.
Tuesdays
textile techniques including quilting, Hanging over the community are the
Comfort & Joy Ukulele R macrame, wearables, sculpture, hand- whims of the theater board that runs
1:30pm - 3:00pm dyed/painted fabrics, and much the home.
A group of ukulele players with vol- more. Fridays, Aug 9 & 16: 8pm
unteer leaders to practice familiar Olive Hyde San Leandro Museum/Auditorium
songs as well as learning new. 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont 320 West Estudillo Ave., San Lean-
Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth (510) 791-4357 dro
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510)895-2573
(510) 790-6606 Thursday, August 14 – www.slplayers.org
Saturday, October 5 Tickets: $25 general; $20 seniors &
Sox is a 5 month old Queensland heeler mix. Wednesdays under 12 (other discounts may
Women Create Space juried
Sox is looking for a home to grow and Folk Dancing Social R exhibition apply)
become the perfect companion for someone 9:00am - 10:30am Women Create Space will spotlight
Join together in the wonderful spirit women sculptors and 3D artists of Sundays
and/or the family. Sox is playful, has lots of of dancing and savor the beautiful the Northern California Women’s Farmyard Games
energy, and is at the perfect age to learn all music from all over the world. Caucus for Art and Olive Hyde Art 1pm
Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth Guild in a gallery-wide installation. Join us for some old-fashioned fun!
his commands with ease. To adopt or meet 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont Olive Hyde Art Gallery Try your hand at classic American
Sox contact Hayward Animal Shelter (510) 790-6606 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont pastimes including stilts, sack races,
(510) 791-4357 and the potato-spoon race. This is a
510-293-7200
Wednesdays drop-in program; no registration is
Book Club AWC R Thursdays and Saturdays required. Ardenwood admission fee
10am - 12pm Story Time applies.
The book club meets for stimulating Ardenwood Farms
10:3am - 11:00am
discussions. 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont
Picture book story time
Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth (510) 544-2797
Banter Bookshop
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 3768 Capitol Ave. Ste. F, Fremont
(510) 790-6606 (510) 565-1004 Sundays
Second and fourth Wednesdays of bit.ly/3VFpbc Practice Your English: Group
the month Conversation for Adults
Fridays and Saturdays 2pm – 3pm
Thursdays Free Telescope Viewings Improve your conversation skills by
International Folk Dancing R$ chatting with other people about
7:30pm- 10:30pm
11:15 pm - 1:00 pm everyday topics in a friendly, wel-
Join Chabot astronomers on the Ob-
Celebrate the cultural roots and tra- coming group
servatory Deck for a free telescope
ditional life of various countries. Castro Valley Library
viewing!
Age Well Center at South Fremont 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
Chabot Space and Science Center
47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland
(510) 742-7529 (510) 336-7300 Sundays - Saturdays
In English and Chinese. chabotspace.org/calendar Recreational Swim $
Weather permitting. 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Thursdays Attractions may vary.
Bocce Ball Class R Friday - Sunday, July 19 – Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic
August 4 Center
Forky is a 2 year old terrier mix. Forky is a 11am - 12pm
Learn how to play Bocce Ball. StarStruck Theatre’s Beauty and 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark
sweet companion already and loves to be the Beast (510) 578-4620
Age Well Center at South Fremont
with his person. Forky is shy at first but once 47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont bit.ly/3nxo0is
This summer join StarStruck as we
you get acquainted he will want to stay in (510) 742-7529 step into the enchanted world of
Rain will cancel class. Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty Sundays
your lap and by your side. To adopt or meet and the Beast, an international sensa- Larry "O" Teen Workshop
Forky contact Hayward Animal Shelter tion that has been produced in 37 10am - 12pm
countries worldwide. Based on the Used bikes, bike parts for sale and
510-293-7200 Academy Award-winning animated bike repair.
feature, the stage version includes all Larry Orozco Teen Workshop
of the wonderful songs written by 33623 Mission Blvd., Union City
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(510) 675-5487 Saturday, July 27 Rousing numbers ranging from La
www.unioncity.org/723/Larry-O- Party HARD in the Park Bamba, Salsa rhythms and Caribbean
Teen-Workshop 1pm – 4pm and Mexican folk songs, to Harry
RobertS@unioncity.org Free carnival-themed family-fun. Belafonte and Cole Porter favorites,
Donation accepted. Dive into carnival games, groove promise a lively, upbeat program.
Second and fourth Sundays of the with live entertainers, explore mobile Douglas Morrison Theatre
month recreation activities, and meet ani- 22311 N. Third St., Hayward
mals from Sulphur Creek Nature (510) 881-6777
Center. No registration required. douglasmorrissontheatre.thundertix.c
Southgate Community Park om/events
UPCOMING 26780 Chiplay Ave., Hayward Tickets: $25
(510) 881-6700
EVENTS info@haywardrec.org Saturday, August 10
Wednesday, July 24 11th Annual Larry-O-Car Show
Moon Gardening Saturday, July 27 - Sunday, 9am - 3pm
July 28 Displays of classic and custom cars,
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Bubblefest trucks and hot rods. Live music,
Garden by the light of the moon
Bubble experts showcase the coolest prizes, raffles and food trucks.
with us. Gloves, tools and good vibes
tricks and mind-blowing science be- Ruggieri Center
will be provided for this garden work
hind bubbles 33997Alvarado Niles Rd., Union
party. All ages and experience levels
10am - 4pm City
welcome.
Chabot Space and Science Center (510) 675-5495
3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont
(510) 795-2629 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland
fremontneighborhood@aclibrary.org (510) 336-7300 Saturday, August 10
https://chabotspace.org Splash Day
Friday, July 26 - Sunday, Tickets: $30 adults, $25 senior / 1pm – 3pm
July 28 youth 2-12 / student Teens (13-17) join us and beat the
Broncho Billy Silent Film heat with inflatable water slides,
Festival Sunday, July 28 water games and ice cream. Registra-
First South Hayward Market tion is free.
In our vintage nickelodeon-era 1913
12pm - 4pm Register:haywardrec.org/register Ac-
movie theater, we will showcase
Enjoy 30 local food vendors, a vari- tivity #29980
Broncho Billy’s cinematic exploits
ety of entertainment and the oppor- Meek Estate Park
and the women of Essanay, the
tunity to learn more about the work 240 Hampton Rd., Hayward
Chicago-based silent film studio that Saturday, August 17 Sunday, August 18
of local nonprofit organizations. (510) 881-6700
had its western division headquarters Touch-A-Truck Pacific Bus Museum Open
southhaywardmarket@gmail.com info@haywardrec.org
in Niles from 1912 to 1916. House
South Hayward BART Station 1pm – 3pm
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
28601 Dixon St., Hayward Saturday, August 10 Touch-A-truck is a hands-on family 11am – 3pm
37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont
Annual Obon Festival event that allows children to explore Tour them museum and the antique
(510) 494-1411
a variety of vehicles up close. From and modern buses on display. Food
www.nilesfilmmuseum.org Tuesday, July 30 Food Sales: 5pm
public service emergency vehicles and will be available for purchase.
Fees and donations: $8 - $35 American Red Cross Blood Obon Dance: 7pm
fire trucks to police cars and utility Pacific Bus Museum
Drive Obon dancing, Japanese Music with
trucks, kids have the chance to honk 37974 Shinn St., Fremont
Friday, July 26 11am – 5pm the San Jose Chidori Band, and
horns, push buttons and more. www.pacbus.org
San Leandro Disability Pride Blood drive Japanese Foods. Everyone is invited.
Register here at haywardrec.org/regis- info@pacbus.org
Celebrations Castro Valley Library Optional: Obon Dance Practices
ter Activity #30942
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley 7pm on 7/30, 8/1, 8/5, 8/7 & 8/8
10am – 2pm San Lorenzo Community Park Friday, August 23
(510) 667-7900 Southern Alameda County Buddhist
Celebrate Disability Pride Month 1970 Via Buena Vista, San Lorenzo Under the Boardwalk Movie
Church
with storytelling and art, screening (510) 881-6700 Night
32975 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union
the film ‘Crip Camp,” and ice cream Thursday, August 1 - Friday, info@haywardrec.org
City 8pm
social. August 2
www.sacbc.org Gather everyone together, pack up
San Leandro Main Library Heal with Art Workshop Saturday, August 17
(510) 471-2581 your snacks, grab your lawn chairs
300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 10am – 12pm BWOPA Voter Information and blankets, and don't forget those
(510) 577-3971 Elementary age kids make get well presentation
Saturday, August 10 flashlights. We’ll be screening “Under
soon cards, stress balls and port pil- 10am – 11am the Boardwalk” (PG). No registration
Saturday, July 27 King of the Kongo
lows to donate to patients in need. Presentation will include information required.
Creek Trail Cleanup 35206 Cabral Dr., Fremont 7:30pm
covering overview of elections, pro Castro Valley Community Park
https://tinyurl.com/healwart2024 Showing King of the Kongo transi-
9am - 12pm and cons of bills and on-site registra- 18988 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Val-
tion/hybrid movie between silent and
We’ll clean up trash, pull invasive tion ley
talkie, with a music soundtrack
plants, and discuss habitat restoration Friday, August 2 and Sunday, Hayward Area Historical Society (510) 881-6700
throughout and segments in each
and barrier removal efforts benefit- August 4 22380 Foothill Blvd., Hayward info@haywardrec.org
chapter with speech (synchronized
ting fish and people along the creek. Douglas Morrisson Theatre Registration required: Haywar- Free
sound).
1004 Old Canyon Rd., Fremont Chorus Summer Concert dareahistory.org/calendar
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Register at: Friday, Aug 2; 8pm Free
37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont
https://caltrout.org/event/alameda- Sunday, Aug 4; 2pm (510) 494-1411
creek-clean-up

August 23: East Bay Mudd Concerts in the Park

Summer (Classic Soul, R&B)
September 27: Foreverland
Sundays, Aug 4, 11, 18, 25; Sept
8, 15, 22, 29 Summer Niles Town Plaza
37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont

Concerts (Michael Jackson Tribute)

The Block Plaza (near Koja
1pm - 5pm
Aug 4: 3 O’Clock Jump, Main Food City of Fremont Concert Series
Thursdays: July 25, August 1
Kitchen) Street Dawgs, Carbon Complex 5pm – 8pm
Groovin’ at the Grove
Friday, July 26
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
43806 Pacific Commons Blvd.,
Fremont
https://pacificcommons.com/
Aug 11: Giant Garage Spiders
Aug 18: Yolanda Cazessus, Grav-
ity+4, Alrighty Then
Trucks Central Park
40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fre-
mont
Gates open 4 p.m. Aug 25: Kari & the SweetSpOts, Special events
July 26 Opening: One More Summer Concert Series Gary O and Friends, The
Time; Headliner Tortilla Soup Fremont Street Eats
Second Thursdays TaleSpinners, Dee Smith & Fremont Festival of the Arts Fridays
Shirley Sisk Grove (by NewPark 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Friends Saturday, Aug 3 - Sunday, Aug 4
Mall) 5pm – 9pm
August 8: Mark Hummel (Blues Sept 8: Hayward High School 10am - 6pm Downtown Event Center
39270 Cedar Blvd., Newark harmonica and vocals) Cheerleaders Paseo Padre Parkway (Stevenson 3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont
September 12: Broken Compass Sept 15: Oasis Big Band, In Full to Mowry)
Summer Concert Series Bluegrass Swing Big Band
Thursdays: July 25; August 1, 8 Ohlone College Flea Market
Castro Valley Library Sept 22: Memphis Blues Project, Ongoing Second Saturdays
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 3600 Norbridge Ave., CSUEB Aphasia Tones, East Bay
(Parking lots fill up by 5 p.m.) 9am – 3pm
Castro Valley Youth Orchestras’ Symphony Or- Niles Street Eats 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont
July 25: Bombay Disco Co. 510-667-7900 chestra Wednesdays
(Bollywood) www.aclibrary.org Sept 29: East Bay Symphonic 5pm – 9pm
August 1: 925 Band (Party Band) Band, Hayward High Marching
August 8: You Should Be Niles Concerts on the Band & Color Guard, Hayward
Dancing (Bee Gees Tribute) Plaza High Jazz Band
Central Park Performance LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Saturdays: Aug 10, Sept 14 Hayward Memorial Park (behind
Pavilion 3 p.m. Hayward Plunge)
40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy.,
Fremont
www.fremont.gov
August 10: Jinx Jones & the
Kingtones, with Loren O
September 14: Hijinx, with
24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward
www.HaywardLodge.org John C. Fremont
Summer Concert Series
Fridays, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Jeremy Landicho
Niles Town Plaza
37482 Niles Blvd., Fremont
context
July 26: Neon Velvet (70s, 80s, www.niles.org
90s, contemporary hits)
THE DARK SIDE OF A HAPPY CITY’S
Milmont Dr. & Jurgens Dr. Free Outdoor Movie Nights NAMESAKE
Summer Fridays, 8 p.m.
Movies Under the Stars at I was pleased to see California senator and presidential candidate,
Outdoor the Smith Center August 23: Under the Boardwalk John C. Fremont historically contextualized in the July 16, 2024 issue of
7 p.m. Vendors, food & fun Castro Valley Community Park the Tri-City Voice. He was a murderer and committed genocide on behalf
Movie Nights 8:15 p.m. Movie starts Quail Ave, Castro Valley of the US government. He led the Sacramento River massacre,
Klamath Lake massacre and Sutter Buttes massacre. The government who
Aloha Movies Friday, August 9 September 13: Super Mario hired him to kill indigenous tribes went on record; displeased about how
8 p.m. Grease Sing-a-Long Meek Park violent he was. Those killing fields are a part of California history as much
August 2: Moana (Classic cars show) 240 Hampton Rd, Hayward as his name is a part of this city.
Kennedy Community Park It was a bit startling to see his image directly under an article about
1333 Decoto Rd., Union City Friday, September 6 www.haywardrec.org how unflinchingly happy we all are here in Fremont, but again, I am
Wonka pleased that his cruelty and savagery were mentioned with his name.
Friday, July 26 (Contest: Find a golden ticket) Ardenwood Historic Farm Movie
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Night: Wish! ANDREW CAVETTE
Mutant Mayhem Smith Center at Ohlone College Saturday, August 17 Fremont
Delano Manongs Park 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont 8:20 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
1650 McCandless Dr., Milpitas (510) 659-6031 Ardenwood Historic Farm
www.smithcenter.com 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont
Friday, August 9 $5 per person; $25 movie pass (510) 544-2797
The Mighty Ducks for four ($30 at the door) www.ebparks.org
Dixon Landing Park
16 TRI-CITY VOICE JULY 23, 2024

SF water quality control board issues

permit requiring nutrient reductions
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ARE EXPECTED TO COST $11B+ REGIONALLY
Submitted by VIOLETTA MUSELLI inorganic nitrogen loads to 10 years,” said Lorien Fono, Executive removal, and several more are implementing
San Francisco Bay by 40 percent region-wide Director of the Bay Area Clean Water upgrades. The 10-year compliance schedule
On Wednesday, July 10, the compared to 2022 loads. Agencies. Fono further states it will cost required by the new permit will make
San Francisco Regional Water Quality Facility upgrades required to meet the Bay Area wastewater ratepayers substantially implementing large and complex projects
Control Board voted to approve a Nutrient Regional Board’s new nutrient load to meet this narrow window of compliance, difficult. The Water Board adopted a
Watershed Permit for 40 Bay Area reduction requirements will represent the “While the public wastewater agencies who resolution concurrent with the permit
wastewater facilities that requires steep most significant simultaneous investment of discharge to the San Francisco Bay are deeply adoption directing their staff to explore
reductions for nutrient levels in treated public money in wastewater treatment committed to protecting the avenues to extend the Compliance Schedule.
wastewater discharged to the infrastructure across the Bay Area region San Francisco Bay, we believe for a price tag “The current compliance timeline will
San Francisco Bay over the next ten years. since the inception of the Clean Water Act in this large for Bay Area residents, the best disincentivize innovative projects in favor of
Nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, the 1970s. The necessary upgrades are approach is for the Regional Board to traditional gray infrastructure and projects
are products from human waste, detergents estimated to cost Bay Area residents and extend the compliance schedule to allow that can be completed quickly, even if they
and other community water uses. These businesses more than $11 billion dollars. agencies to build multi-benefit recycled water are not the best for the community,” says
nutrients travel with other sewage to This could translate to a yearly cost increase projects that add to the region’s water supply Fono. “The Regional Board has pledged to
Bay Area wastewater agencies. Along with of several hundred dollars per Bay Area while simultaneously reducing nutrient loads.” work with the State Water Resources
impacts related to climate change, the household. As of yet, there are no federal or Nutrient reduction projects are very costly Control Board to allow for longer
San Francisco Bay has been studied to state funds set aside to defray these costs for and require careful planning because compliance timelines so that we can create a
determine if nutrient reduction will prevent Bay Area residents and businesses. wastewater treatment plants must operate coordinated regional plan that maximizes
future mortality of fish. Specifically, the “The Regional Board’s action today will 24 hours a day, even throughout construction. benefits to people and the environment while
Regional Board’s new permit requires trigger 40 facilities to construct billions of To date, 14 of the 40 regional wastewater managing rate increases.”
dischargers to reduce dry season total dollars in infrastructure upgrades within facilities have already enhanced nutrient

Online Town Hall meetings to Marty Kludjian appointed

explore Russell City Reparative to sanitary district board
Justice proposals Kludjian will serve the remainder of
Director Tom Handley’s term
FORCED RELOCATION ADDRESSED WITH INPUT FROM
Submitted by
FORMER RESIDENTS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS MICHELLE POWELL
Union Sanitary District’s (USD)
Board of Directors unanimously
voted to appoint Marty Kludjian to
serve the remainder of late Director
Tom Handley’s term representing
Ward 3 in Fremont. Kludjian will
be sworn into office at the District’s
July 29, 2024 Board meeting.
“USD welcomes
Marty Kludjian to the District’s
Board of Directors and looks
forward to working with him,” said
Board President Jennifer Toy.
Marty Kludjian will be sworn in to
“During the interview process,
the board on July 29. Photo credit:
Marty demonstrated familiarity
John Schinkel-Kludjian.
with the District’s services and
strong support for building on its July 10, 2024. On July 10, the
successes. Marty’s extensive Board adopted a unanimous
involvement with local community motion to appoint Kludjian to fill
organizations will be a great the Ward 3 vacancy. At its July 15,
A mural of Russell City features a street map, train depot and Blues band. foundation to draw upon as the 2024 meeting, the Board adopted a
District continues its work to resolution memorializing the
Submitted by The Russell City Reparative August and September starting on provide reliable, cost-effective appointment. Ward 3 encompasses
CITY OF HAYWARD Justice Project is the city’s response Wednesday, July 24—with each service to customers.” the City of Fremont with the
to a recommendation of its followed by a 16-day public The District received six exception of the area west of
The City of Hayward will hold Community Services Commission, comment period for community applications by its June 17, 2024 Interstate 880 and north of
a series of Russell City Reparative which called for Hayward to work members to share additional deadline. All applicants were Highway 84.
Justice Project town hall-style with former Russell City residents feedback on the proposals. There considered during interviews held
meetings and public comment and descendants to “determine will be Spanish interpretation June 25, June 27, July 8 and www.unionsanitary.ca.gov
periods to explore proposed appropriate restitution” for its available at all Town Halls.
reparative responses to the impact involvement in inequitable For more information on the
of local redevelopment policies on treatment of Russell City schedule, proposals and how to
former Russell City residents.
A once unincorporated area of
community members.
Proposed responses to be
explored during the upcoming
participate, go online to the
Russell City Reparative Justice
Project portal on the City of
What Newark needs!
Alameda County located near the
Hayward shoreline south of Town Hall meetings were Hayward website and click on the Residents identified the
Submitted by
Hayward Executive Airport, recommendations presented to the Community Meetings section. following city service
Hayward City Council in March CITY OF NEWARK
Russell City was annexed into the priorities:
City of Hayward as part of an early 2024 by a Steering Committee of Russell City Reparative Justice Repair potholes and city streets.
former Russell City residents and Project Thank you to the hundreds of
1960s redevelopment plan that residents who participated in our Maintain neighborhood police
entailed the forced relocation of descendants. https://www.hayward- patrols/fire protection and
The town hall-style meetings ca.gov/rcrjp-portal recent Community Survey on City
Russell City residents and service needs and priorities! We are 911/emergency medical response.
businesses to make way for will take place online on Zoom on Upgrade fire stations to ensure
five Wednesday evenings in July, looking forward to incorporating
industrial development. your feedback in this year’s budget rapid response times/accommodate
process. modern firefighting and life-saving
You told us how important it is emergency equipment.
Enhance parks/recreation
Park District lauds full exoneration that Newark must have control
over local funds for local needs to
allow the city to continue to be
programs and maintain sports
fields and children’s play structures.
of Port Chicago Black sailors self-reliant in requiring that our tax
dollars be spent for Newark
Improve emergency dispatch
for rapid response during an
residents, with funding that can’t earthquake or major disaster.
CONCORD PARK KNOWN AS ‘HOME OF THE PORT CHICAGO 50’
be taken by Sacramento.
Submitted by DAVE MASON, became the first agency to identify a regularly
PUBLIC INFORMATION SUPERVISOR accessible space for people to discover the courage and LETTER TO THE EDITOR
legacy of these sailors. The nearby National Park
East Bay Regional Park District General Manager Service Memorial site serves as the final resting place
for the sailors who died. The events that occurred at
Sabrina Landreth made the following statement
July 17 about Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro’s
full exoneration of African American sailors who were
charged in 1944 with mutiny after the explosion at
Port Chicago served as a catalyst for civil rights and
social justice locally and nationally.
In 2009, President Barack Obama signed the
Congratulations
Port Chicago, the worst home front disaster of
World War II:
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Enhancement Act. Included in that legislation was
language that specifically authorized the National Park
Service to partner with the Park District to establish a
Fremont
“Today’s historic decision by Navy Secretary Allow me to share the good news with TCV readers that I came across
Del Toro shows leadership unmatched for the future visitor center within a regional park near the last week through digital media outlets.
preceding 80 years. The Park District has long Memorial. A visitor center at the future regional park According to a recent survey conducted by personal-finance website
supported the resolution calling on the Navy to will provide broader access to the important history of WalletHub (July 2024) that has named Fremont the “least stressed city in
exonerate the Port Chicago 50. We hope today’s Port Chicago due to access restrictions for the public America.” That is wonderful news.
significant announcement creates momentum for us to to reach the actual National Memorial site located Fremont scored 18th among 181 cities in an evaluation that includes
realize our dream of a world-class visitor center where within an active Army base. lifestyle, financial stability, the lowest crimes and poverty rates while
people can learn and share important stories of social Oakland, Santa Rosa, San Francisco and San Jose are ranked the “most
injustice and civil rights that have shaped history, as Read more at: stressed cities” in the greater Bay Area.
well as providing an opportunity to heal and reflect on www.ebparks.org/sites/default/files/Exonera- Be happy Fremonters - this is yet another award for us.
our collective past, as we look toward a future inclusive tionBrochure-PortChicago50-web-2022-10-4v2.pdf
of all.” ZAFAR YOUSUFZAI
The Park District listened to the community and Fremont
named the associated park in Concord on the site of
the former Naval Weapons Station
“Thurgood Marshall Regional Park – Home of the
Port Chicago 50.” By doing so, the Park District
JULY 23, 2024 TRI-CITY VOICE 17

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Fremont City Council

Detective Michael Gebhardt was honored for 20 years of service with Fremont Police Department.

July 16, 2024; 7pm • Approval of Purchase Orders development department located at
through Cooperative Agreements the Family Resource Center
Consent Items with The Ford Store San Leandro for • Accept $4,098,000 in Grant
• Selection of Desrie Campbell the purchase of Ford Fleet Vehicles Funds from the Metropolitan
as Vice Mayor for the period in an amount not to exceed Transportation Commission’s
covering July 2024 through March $2,305,000 and with National Auto (MTC) Housing Incentive Pool
2025 Fleet Group for the purchase of (HIP) Program; adopt resolution of
• Adopt a resolution delegating various make vehicles in an amount local support and the allocation of
authority to city manager during not to exceed $321,000 funds to planned complete street
City Council recess, July 17, 2024 • Execute an On-Call projects along Fremont Boulevard in
through September 2, 2024 Maintenance Service Agreement the Centerville and downtown areas
• Set the Annual Tax Rate for with Pitcher Services, LLC., in an • Execute a Proposition 218
Voter-Approved General amount not to exceed $750,000 Certification and Indemnification
Obligation Bonds Debt Service for • Approval of agreements for Agreement with the County of
Fiscal Year 2024/25 and authorize On-Call Civil Design & Project Alameda for the Collection of
the County of Alameda to collect Management Consulting Services Taxes and Assessments for Fiscal
and enforce the Levy on behalf of in the amount of $1,250,000 per Year 2024/25
the city agreement with BKF Engineers,
• Approval of Plans and Consor North America, Inc., and Mayor Lily Mei Aye
Specifications; Award of Contract Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. Desrie Campbell Aye
to Environmental Systems, Inc. • Execute Amendment No. 1 to Teresa Cox Aye
(ESI) in the amount of $1,752,600 the service agreement with Partners Teresa Keng Aye
(including 15% contingency) for in Communication LLC to Jenny Kassan Aye
the Police Department Chillers increase the not to exceed amount Raj Salwan Aye
Replacement Project (PWC9097) to $130,000 and extend contract Yang Shao Aye
• Authorize a service agreement term through August 31, 2024
with Deckard Technologies, Inc. to • Execute a Four-Year Lease
provide short term rental host Agreement with the State of
compliance monitoring services for California for a total of 8,051
a term ending June 30, 2029, in an square feet of office and common
amount not-to-exceed $138,700 area space for the employment

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-6am set up, 7am-3:30pm open to the public
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ROTARY CLUB OF NEWARK CA Saturday August 10 Deliver meals to seniors
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Doubletree Hotel, 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark, CA 94560 FREE event for all ages, Drawing
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The Newark Rotary Club was founded on May 8, 1961 and Trucks, Classic Cars, Custom M-F, 10:30am - 12:30 pm
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EDITOR
Samantha Campos

Regional promotion DESIGN/PRODUCTION

Jessica Wu
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
By BILL MARSHAK has been a critical resource of the peninsula and the world to visitors, but reinforce positive
cities of San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose aspects to residents. Ever check out local hotels Gail Hansen
for over a century. Agriculture, manufacturing and see what they promote in brochures and
With part two of “Happymont” by
and recreation have excelled here as well as literature for those who visit? Very few, if any, BOOKKEEPING
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa running in this issue,
leadership in water conservation and speak of the local amenities. “Local” for many Vandana Dua
we saw a connection to Bill Marshak’s editorial
environmental preservation. Our problem has visitors means traveling—and spending their
from January 29, 2013, proposing a visitor’s
not been the lack of resources, quality of life or money—many miles from their hotel to cities in DELIVERY MANAGER
bureau to promote truly local features. There is
much to see and do within Fremont and the
innovation in arts and sciences, rather the the greater Bay Area without much regard for Carlis Roberts
promotion of these virtues. what is available within steps.
surrounding cities, and the charm goes beyond ASSIGNMENT EDITOR
Although business-oriented Chambers of A Visitor’s Bureau would be tasked with
shopping and consuming. Why not have a central
Commerce currently exist in each of our cities identifying and promoting what we have Stephanie Gertsch
place for visitors to find out what’s unique to
and focus on supporting an important sector of without municipal bickering. If something is
the area?
our economy, a regional perspective including worth promoting, whether in Fremont, Newark, COPY EDITOR
One of my pet peeves is the notion that
promotion of a rich quality of life and venues Union City, Hayward or Milpitas, it will be Jack Alcorn
would appeal to visitors and enhance our own done. This means that visitors will be more
without a “big brother” or “big sister” neighbor,
self-image. Actions by city-oriented economic likely to hang around at least for a day or two
such as Silicon Valley, San Francisco, San Jose,
development personnel have produced and spend their money in our cities. Instead of COMPOSITE EDITOR
Oakland, etc., the greater Tri-City area has little
successful outcomes at times including the slogans of “Shop - (fill in the city)”, we would April Ramos
to offer. I have heard countless times that we are
recent groundbreaking of Whole Foods in actually promote the beauty and offerings of our
simply a “bedroom community” for more
Fremont. However, a different, complementary area. Over time, the multitude of unfulfilled,
affluent and recognized areas. In my opinion, REPORTERS
organization - a Convention & Visitor's Bureau dusty plans for museums, convention centers
this is not only untrue, but an indication of a
- has been used in other locales with success. and performing arts venues would not only be
basic inferiority complex that should not be Roelle Balan
It is time to consider a Visitor’s Bureau for revived, but find support, funding and become
tolerated. The emergence of our area as a vital Kelsey Camello
the Greater Tri-City area. It will not only reality.
and essential component of the San Francisco
promote the valuable qualities of our corner of Victor Carvellas
Bay Area is not a recent phenomenon; this area
Andrew Cavette
Michael Coates
THE ROBOT REPORT Asok Chatterjee
Charlene Dizon
Automating food production, one Eric Donato
Alfred Hu

serving at a time Andrew Joseph

Rob Klindt
Monika Lee
By MIKE OITZMAN David Newman
Daniel O’Donnell
The path to success in food robotics is John Schinkel-Kludjian
littered with interesting concepts that failed to Madhvika Singh
deliver. Chef Robotics is a young startup that Kayla Vargas
has built a healthy portfolio of clients and Hugo Vera
iterated quickly over the last two years to mature
Marc Vicente
the capabilities of its autonomous meal assembly
solution.
The company is crossing the chasm from PHOTOGRAPHERS
early adopters to gain its initial foothold in what Victor Carvellas
promises to be a huge market for food
manufacturing automation. INTERNS
From its San Francisco headquarters, the Esha Bansiya
company has been flying below the radar while Jordan Cooper
doing all the hard work to build, fail, and iterate Dhanya Ganesh
on the path to a viable roadmap.
Chef Robotics co-founder and CEO
Shuhan Jin
Rajat Bhageria was an entrepreneur from an Nanki Kaur
early age, and he brings a unique set of Jessica Kim
experiences to the job as a startup founder. Olivia Ma
While he has a bachelor’s degree from The Panashe Matemba-Mutasa
Wharton School and a Master’s Degree in Chef Robotics food automation pods assemble ready-to-cook meals for leading food manufacturers. Lisa Plachy
Robotics and Machine Learning, he is also an Credit: Chef Robotics Annika Singh
articulate communicator. He launched his first with robots. But cooking isn’t the labor bottleneck hours on end. This fulfilled one of the key Vidyuth Sridhar
startup in high school and wrote a book about in food production, the most labor-intensive is criteria for a successful automation business: Sampada Vaishampayan
his high school experiences before heading to plating, assembly, and portioning. eliminating dull and dangerous jobs.
college.
Anushka Vasudev
Also, in a restaurant, low-volume, high-mix
Before launching Chef Robotics, Bhageria Big market
meal preparation requires generalized skills.
approached food automation from a market The global robot kitchen market size is PUBLISHER
While automating high-volume, high-mix
analyst perspective. He completed a market projected to grow from $2.73 billion in 2023 to
applications can be a target market, it’s a Dan Pulcrano
research study, dissecting the market to better $3.35 billion in 2024 at a compound annual
difficult problem to solve, and it’s the hardest CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER
understand where the bottlenecks are in food growth rate (CAGR) of 22.7%. The market is
problem to train an AI for. Chef Robotics
production and to identify the opportunities. anticipated to reach $5.94 billion by 2028,
decided to start with high-mix, high-volume
Daniel Payomo
As he likes to tell it, “Fine dining is driven by advancements in artificial intelligence,
applications, where labor availability is a
extremely complex for AI and robotics. In a integration with smart homes, and the rise of
concern, and from which large amounts of data
typical commercial kitchen, operations are cloud-connected kitchens.
can be gathered to continuously improve the
divided into prep, cook, and plating. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
operation and capabilities of the solution.
Interestingly, we learned that assembly or Statistics, the food industry has the highest labor
“To be able to automate a restaurant, you
plating the food (what you visually see at shortage of any U.S. industry with 1,137,000
need an extremely intelligent AI system,” said
Chipotle) is 60-70% of the labor in a unfilled jobs, a sign that people don’t want to
Bhageria. “But if you can start in
non-fine-dining commercial kitchen. The reason work in food preparation or food service. This
manufacturing, over time you can develop that
is that the labor to do food prep scales presents a huge opportunity for automation. ADJUDICATION:
and get to something more complex like a
sub-linearly with volume since there’s a lot of There have been several failures of companies
restaurant. This is similar to what Tesla did – What’s Happening’s
traditional food processing equipment (like over the years in this market including Zume
start with the Roadster and over time get to the Tri-City Voice is a “newspaper
Robo Coupe and similar industrial equipment). Pizza, Karakuri, Spyce, and Chowbotics. All of
Model 3.”
And cooking you can do in batches so a few these companies attempted some form of of general circulation” as set
people can cook for hundreds. The best place commercial kitchen automation. forth in sections 6000, et. seq.,
for robotics to start helping food companies In evaluating the market opportunity,
Bhageria realized there was a real opportunity in
of the Government Code, for
overcome the labor shortage and increasing
production volume is food assembly.” the food manufacturing and plating segment the City of Fremont, County
He said the biggest takeaway from the market because of terrible worker conditions: long of Alameda, and the State of
research was that early food automation hours inside a refrigerated room, scooping California.
companies got it wrong: they focused on cooking individual servings of peas, potatoes, or rice for
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PUBLIC NOTICES
under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). plans entitled: Decoto Road Project, Phase 1, with the court before the hearing. Your
14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/24 City Project No. 23-24, will be received at the appearance may be in person or by your
7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/24 office of the City Clerk of the City of Union City,
CIVIL CNS-3832688#
CNS-3829171# City Government Building, 34009 Alvarado-Niles
attorney.
If you are a creditor or a contingent
Road, Union City, California, until Tuesday, July
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 30, 2024, 2:00 PM PST, at which time they will creditor of the decedent, you must file
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. 607394 be publicly opened and read in the Council your claim with the court and mail a copy
NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s): Chambers of said building. to the personal representative appointed
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE File No. 607777 PEST MED, 842 BOGGS AVE STE F, FREMONT,
FOR CHANGE OF NAME The Contractor shall possess a Class A California by the court within the later of either
Fictitious Business Name(s): CA 94539 County of ALAMEDA contractor’s license at the time this contract is
Case No. 24CV072991 JW HOMES, 1951 CHROMA COMMON #402, Registrant(s): (1) four months from the date of first
Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA awarded.
FREMONT, CA 94539, County of ALAMEDA MICHAEL COLLINS HILL, 1845 EDNAMARY Bids are required for the entire work described issuance of letters to a general personal
Petition of: KULWANT SINGH GANDHAM for Registrant(s): WAY APT E, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040 representative, as defined in section 58(b)
Change of Name herein. This contract is subject to the State
JIAQI WU, 1951 CHROMA COMMON #402, KENDRA KESSINGER, 842 BOGGS AVE STE F, contract nondiscrimination and compliance of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: FREMONT, CA 94539, County of ALAMEDA FREMONT, CA 94539
Petitioner KULWANT SINGH GANDHAM filed requirements pursuant to Government Code days from the date of mailing or personal
Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL MONICA KESSINGER, 842 BOGGS AVE STE F, Section 12990.
a petition with this court for a decree changing The registrant began to transact business using FREMONT, CA 94539 delivery to you of a notice under section
names as follows: Bid Package & Bid Package Location. All of the 9052 of the California Probate Code.
the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A JUAN OMAR MORENO-DIAZ, 16260 BURTON project work is to be done in accordance with
KULWANT SINGH GANDHAM to KULWANT I declare that all information in this statement RD, LOS GATOS, CA 95032 Other California statutes and legal authority
SINGH the bid package on file with the Public Works
The Court orders that all persons interested in
is true and correct. (A registrant who declares Business conducted by: a General Partnership Department - City of Union City, 34009 Alvarado- may affect your rights as a creditor. You
as true any material matter pursuant to Section The registrant began to transact business using Niles Road, Union City, California 94587. Eligibility may want to consult with an attorney
this matter appear before this court at the hearing 17913 of the Business and Professions code the fictitious business name(s) listed above on
indicated below to show cause, if any, why the to bid on this project requires bid package to be knowledgeable in California law.
that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a N/A. electronically obtained from the City. Bid package
petition for change of name should not be granted. misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed I declare that all information in this statement You may examine the file kept by the court.
Any person objecting to the name changes may be obtained at no charge via email request If you are a person interested in the estate,
one thousand dollars [$1,000].) is true and correct. (A registrant who declares to the City at publicworks@unioncity.org.
described above must file a written objection that /s/ JIAQI WU as true any material matter pursuant to Section you may file with the court a Request for
includes the reasons for the objection at least two Non-biddable plans and specifications shall be
court days before the matter is scheduled to be
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and Professions code available to view at various Builders’ Exchanges Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of
Alameda County on 07/09/2024 that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a throughout the Bay Area and on the City of Union an inventory and appraisal of estate assets
heard and must appear at the hearing to show NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed
cause why the petition should not be granted. If City website at www.unioncity.org. or of any petition or account as provided in
of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement one thousand dollars [$1,000].) General Work Description: The project consists
no written objection is timely filed, the court may generally expires at the end of five years from the S/ MICHAEL HILL Probate Code section 1250. A Request for
grant the petition without a hearing. of rehabilitation of Decoto Rd. roadway from Special Notice form is available from the
date on which it was filed in office of the county This statement was filed with the County Clerk of southern city limits (Alameda Creek bridge)
Notice of Hearing: clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Alameda County on 06/20/2024. court clerk.
Date: AUG 02, 2024, Time: 9:30AM, Dept.: 1B, to Station Way. Travel lanes geometry will be
Room: B
Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) reconfigured to add a Class 2 buffered bike lane Attorney for Petitioner: JON R. VAUGHT,
any change in the facts set forth in the statement of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement with improved visibility. The Engineer’s Estimate 7677 OAKPORT STREET #1140,
The address of the court is 1225 FALLON ST., pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in generally expires at the end of five years from the
OAKLAND, CA for the project base is Two Million Four Hundred OAKLAND, CA 94621, Telephone: 510-
the residence address of a registered owner. A date on which it was filed in office of the county Thousand Dollars ($2,400,000). The allotted time
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the new fictitious business name statement must be clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of 430-1518
hearing for information about how to do so on the to complete the project will be 80 working days 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/24
filed before the expiration. Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after (5-calendar day).
court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to The filing of this statement does not of itself any change in the facts set forth in the statement CNS-3835522#
www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) All questions should be emailed or fax to Trieu
authorize the use in this state of a fictitious pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in Tran of City of Union City, email: trieut@
A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be business name in violation of the rights of another the residence address of a registered owner. A
published at least once each week for four under federal, state, or common law (see Section new fictitious business name statement must be
unioncity.org or fax to (510) 489-9468. The NOTICE OF PETITION TO
successful bidder shall furnish a Payment Bond,
successive weeks before the date set for hearing
on the petition in a newspaper of general
14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). filed before the expiration. a Performance Bond, and a Maintenance Bond. ADMINISTER ESTATE OF
circulation, printed in this county:
7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/24 The filing of this statement does not of itself Minimum wage rates for this project as ANIL JACOB
authorize the use in this state of a fictitious
Date: JUNE 17, 2024 CNS-3832687# business name in violation of the rights of another
predetermined by the Secretary of Labor are CASE NO. 24PR076962
THOMAS J. NIXON set forth in the special provisions. If there is a To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,
under federal, state, or common law (see Section difference between the minimum wage rates
Judge of the Superior Court FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). contingent creditors, and persons who
7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30/24 NAME STATEMENT predetermined by the Secretary of Labor
7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/24 and prevailing wage rates determined by the may otherwise be interested in the will or
CNS-3829167# File No. 607511
Fictitious Business Name(s): CNS-3828249# Department of Industrial Relations for similar estate, or both, of: ANIL JACOB
TINY KINGDOM, 4444 CENTRAL AVE APT 117, classifications of labor, the contractor and his A Petition for Probate has been filed by
FREMONT, CA 94536, County of ALAMEDA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher EVANGELENE ANIL in the Superior Court
Registrant(s): File No. 607357 wage rates. of California, County of ALAMEDA.
Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS MURSAL RAHIMI, 4444 CENTRAL AVE APT
117, FREMONT, CA 94536, County of ALAMEDA
Fictitious Business Name(s):
COMPONENTRY, 47000 WARM SPRINGS general prevailing rate of wages in the county in The Petition for Probate requests that
EVANGELENE ANIL be appointed as
which the work is to be done has been determined
NAMES Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL
The registrant began to transact business using
BOULEVARD STE 1 UNIT 315, FREMONT, CA
94539 County of ALAMEDA by the Director of the wage rates appear in the personal representative to administer the
the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Registrant(s): Department of Transportation publication entitled estate of the decedent.
06/26/2024 KIM COFFEE LLC, 44358 OLD WARM SPRINGS General Prevailing Wage Rates, (current semi- The Petition requests authority to
I declare that all information in this statement BLVD., FREMONT, CA 94538 annual which have been predetermined and are administer the estate under the
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT is true and correct. (A registrant who declares Business conducted by: a limited liability company on file with the Department of Industrial Relations
are referenced but not printed in said publication. Independent Administration of Estates
OF USE OF FICTITIOUS as true any material matter pursuant to Section The registrant began to transact business using
BUSINESS NAME 17913 of the Business and Professions code the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/16, 7/23/24 Act. (This authority will allow the personal
File No. 586087 that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a N/A. CNS-3833113#
representative to take many actions
The following person(s) has (have) abandoned misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed I declare that all information in this statement without obtaining court approval. Before
the use of the Fictitious Business Name(s): one thousand dollars [$1,000].) is true and correct. (A registrant who declares taking certain very important actions,
The Fictitious Business Name Statement filed on /s/ MURSAL RAHIMI as true any material matter pursuant to Section however, the personal representative will
JAN 31, 2022 in the County of Alameda. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and Professions code be required to give notice to interested
POLYGON-USA, 5795 FORBES DR., NEWARK, Alameda County on 06/26/2024 that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a persons unless they have waived notice
CA 94560 , County of: ALAMEDA.
Registered Owner(s):
NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a)
of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement
misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed
one thousand dollars [$1,000].) PROBATE or consented to the proposed action.) The
SPIN MAGICIANS INC., 5795 FORBES DR., generally expires at the end of five years from the KIM COFFEE LLC independent administration authority will
NEWARK, CA 94560 , County of: ALAMEDA. date on which it was filed in office of the county S/ HUGH LIH COFFEE , be granted unless an interested person
This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of This statement was filed with the County Clerk of files an objection to the petition and shows
I declare that all information in this statement is Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after Alameda County on 06/18/2024. NOTICE OF PETITION TO good cause why the court should not grant
true and correct. A registrant who declares as any change in the facts set forth in the statement NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a)
true any material matter pursuant to this section pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement ADMINISTER ESTATE OF the authority.
that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a the residence address of a registered owner. A generally expires at the end of five years from the JOYCE ELIZABETH COOK A hearing on the petition will be held in
misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed new fictitious business name statement must be date on which it was filed in office of the county CASE NO. 24PR083923 this court on AUGUST 7, 2024 at 10:15
one thousand dollars ($1,000). filed before the expiration. clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at
S/ SHASHIN SHODHAN The filing of this statement does not of itself Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY,
This statement was filed with the County Clerk- authorize the use in this state of a fictitious any change in the facts set forth in the statement contingent creditors, and persons who may
otherwise be interested in the will or estate, BERKELEY, CA 94704.
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THE ROBOT REPORT

Humanoid Guidelines
CHINA PROPOSES GLOBAL GUIDELINES FOR FUTURE HUMANOID DEVELOPMENT
By MIKE OITZMAN secure development of humanoid robots,
aligning with human values, rights, and
safety. It advocates for global investment,
After almost two years of climbing the
cooperation, and standardization, with
hype curve, humanoid robots are reaching
robust intellectual property protection and
the point of maturity where it is becoming
talent development.
viable to deploy them into real-world
Risk management measures include
applications. The race is heating up around
compliance with laws, ethical use training,
the world, as dozens of humanoid robot
privacy protection, and emergency response
companies put all of their energy, expertise,
systems. The guidelines also call for global
and knowledge into the creation of this
governance, consensus-based regulation,
interesting robot form factor.
lifecycle management, safety assessments,
As reported in the South China Morning
public education, and global regulatory
Post (SCMP), five Shanghai-based industry
integration.
organizations have draft a set of guidelines
It is important to note that no official
for humanoid robot development in China.
safety standard currently exists for the
These organizations included the Shanghai
humanoid design. Not having an approved
Law Society, the Shanghai Artificial
safety standard is a barrier to the broad
Intelligence Industry Association, and the
acceptance of humanoids because every
National and Local Humanoid Robot
paying customer will have to perform a safety
Innovation Centre.
risk assessment before deploying these robots
The guidelines were published last week The World AI Conference brought together 18 humanoid robotics companies from across China. in a factory or warehouse.
in Shanghai during the World Artificial Photo Credit: WAIC The Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Intelligence Conference (WAIC). The
Elon Musk and Tesla have done much to guidelines together before all of these young Engineers has initiated a Humanoid Study
organizations behind the guidelines are
amplify the concept of humanoids and to sell robotics companies got too far ahead of their Group to explore all of the current
advocating for global cooperation, as
the idea of a future where such robots can do development efforts and something tragic worldwide standards and determine where
fledgling companies and mature companies
real work on the manufacturing floor, in happened that might cause harm to this the gaps are for this form factor. The group
alike all jockey for dominance in this market.
warehouses, and ultimately (according to emerging market segment. will also outline what needs to evolve to
According to the SCMP, 18 humanoid
Musk) in our homes. Tesla also claimed that Echoing the original “3 Laws of Robotics” create standards around testing, safety, and
robotics companies demonstrated their
it has deployed the Optimus humanoid by Isacc Azimov, the group said it believes that performance of humanoid robots. I am
systems last week at the WAIC event,
robot into real manufacturing work, and the humanoid robots should “safeguard human participating in this inaugural working
including U.S.-based Tesla.
company has the advantage of owning its dignity” and “not threaten human group, so I’ll keep you up to date on the
Agility humanoid goes to work own automotive manufacturing facilities. security,” according to the SCMP. Embedded progress of this important project.
Agility Robotics was not in Shanghai, but This is an advantage for the Optimus in the hype is the potential for humanoids to
it is the first North American company to product development team, because the team replace human labor across a wide variety of Mike Oitzman is Senior Editor of
sell and deploy a humanoid robot into a real can work closer with their end users than any applications. WTWH's Robotics Group and founder of the
warehousing application at GXO. The other humanoid robot company, and close This opportunity enthralls the investors Mobile Robot Guide. Oitzman is a robotics
Agility Robotics Digit was one of the first the loop on issues and features. The in this technology, but humanoid developers industry veteran with 25-plus years of
robots in the humanoid market, with more disadvantage is that Optimus isn’t in the must also be concerned about the nature of experience at various high-tech companies in
than a decade of development. same spotlight as the Digit robot, working at robotic controls and safety deployment the roles of marketing, sales and product
The past 18 months have been a a paying customer facility. protocols in the real world. Nobody wants to management. He can be reached at
maelstrom of news about the fast-paced see a humanoid robot injure or kill their moitzman@wtwhmedia.com.
progress of humanoid robots, as the companies Safety is Job 1
grandmother, child, or pet.
have attempted to outdo each other week after With all of the hype, the group of
The “Guidelines for Humanoid Robot
week with viral marketing videos. organizations in China sought to pull a set of
Governance” aim to promote the ethical and
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‘Be Their Guest’ at StarStruck Theatre’s

Beauty and the Beast: The Musical

The ensemble cast show dance and vocal skill in choreographed numbers. Photo credit: Rosaura Sandoval Belle (Gracie Wagner) and the Beast/Prince Neil Basu) captivate
with sparkling chemistry. Photo credit: Rosaura Sandoval

By HUGO VERA

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder at

StarStruck Theatre’s production of Beauty
and the Beast: The Musical. Based on the
Broadway musical adaptation of the iconic
1991 animated Disney film of the same
name, Directors Lori and Courtney Stokes’
local production offers joy, laughs and thrills
for audience members of all ages.
Set in provincial-era France, audiences
follow the story of a young woman named
Belle and her well-meaning but hapless
father Maurice. When Maurice is
unexpectedly taken prisoner at a castle
belonging to a former prince turned into a
hideous monster (after the latter was cursed
by an enchantress for his selfish ways), Belle
frees her father by taking his place as the
Beast’s prisoner. As Belle and the Beast grow
closer, Belle’s unwelcome suitor (a
pugnacious hunter named Gaston) looks to
end their courtship and force Belle’s hand
into marriage. All the while, Belle and the
Beast embark on a journey to find love and
the power to lift the curse imposed on the
fallen prince and his subjects.
The crux of the production are L to R: Ishaan Wankhade as Cogsworth, Lici Carey as Mrs. Potts Christopher Apy’s Gaston plays a charismatic villain with physical comedy
undoubtedly the performances of Belle and Russell Lym as Lumiere. Photo credit: Rosaura Sandoval and swagger. Photo credit: Rosaura Sandoval
(played by Gracie Wagner) and the
Beast/Prince (played by Neil Basu). Wagner the hunter’s hubris and antiquated world vocal talent for larger-than-life iteration, StarStruck Theatre’s Beauty and the
and Basu not only have the on-stage views ultimately get the better of him. performances. Lym and Wankhade’s Beast: The Musical is sure to capture the
chemistry needed to tell a romance story of Complimenting this performance is rendition of “Be Our Guest” and Carey’s hearts and minds of all who attend.
this scale, but their renditions of the AJ Torrado’s depiction of Gaston’s sidekick singing of the penultimate “Beauty and the
musical’s songs elevate the viewing Lefou. The duo of Apy and Torrado and Beast” track are stand-alone triumphs that StarStruck Threatre’s
experience. The duo’s renditions of tracks their impeccable comedic timing provide are elevated even higher by an army of Beauty and Beast: The Musical
(both from the musical and the animated much-needed comic relief that provides skilled background dancers and stagehands. Dates: July 19 -August 4, 2024.
feature film) such as “Belle,” “Something balance to some of the more surreal and Much recognition is also due to the set Location: Smith Center at
There” and “A Change in Me” easily convey bittersweet aspects of the story. design whose quality equals (if not exceeds) Ohlone College,
the show’s themes of hope, redemption and Other noteworthy acting, dancing and that of its Broadway counterparts. The use 43600 Mission Boulevard, Fremont, CA
the importance of inner-beauty. singing performances include those of (but of massive painted backdrops, pyrotechnics 94539
There are no protagonists without an not limited to), Russell Lym as Lumiere, and double-sided rotating set pieces assist in Showtimes: Fridays and Saturdays at
equally effective antagonist poised opposite Ishaan Wankhade as Cogsworth, Lici Carey transporting the audience from the quiet 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm
of them and such a feat is expertly as Mrs. Potts and Araceli Herrera as Chip. village life in provincial France to the Beast’s Tickets, pricing and more information:
accomplished through Christopher Apy’s This ensemble of characters representing the imposing Gothic castle before ultimately www.starstruck.org
performance as Gaston. With the use of cursed subjects of the Beast’s castle (who concluding with the castle’s decadent inte-
muscle-padding, physical comedy and find themselves turned into personified rior during the finale.
on-stage swagger, Apy’s Gaston is versions of household items) utilize a wide For fans of the 1991 animated film, the
simultaneously repulsive and charismatic as range of choreographed dances and immense 2017 live-action adaptation or any other

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

at Castro Valley Center
Submitted by TERRY LIEBOWITZ references the lyrics of one of the show’s
songs, “Someday”: “Someday when we are
Producer Dayna Speed knew that this wiser…to live and let live.” As his team crafts
year’s summer musical at the Castro Valley the story, they create a divisive world where
Center for the Arts would have to be connections can only be bridged through
something special following the success of kindness, listening and putting yourself in
last season’s Bright Star. Speed admits that someone else’s shoes.
she loves to introduce audiences to new Come see Danila Burshteyn as
shows and chose another lesser-known Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer;
musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, as Matthew Liebowitz as Dom Claude Frollo,
this summer’s blockbuster. Presented by the conflicted archdeacon; Solona Husband
Castro Valley Arts Foundation and TMC as Esmeralda, the fiery Romani woman; and
Arts, Hunchback runs July 26-August 4. The the rest of the exceptional cast. For those of
stage production includes the sweeping us who never read the weighty tome, we will
Menken and Schwartz score of the Disney finally understand the universality of this
animated film and the epic story of the 1831 classic tale.
Victor Hugo novel of love and acceptance. It Tickets are available at
explores what it means to be truly human. cvartsfoundation.org or (510) 889-8961.
“Above all,” Speed shared, “I want to present Parking is free. The Hunchback of
shows that move people and Hunchback fits Notre Dame is appropriate for middle school
the bill in spades!” audiences and older.
“The interest in this show has been
phenomenal,” said Speed. The artistic team The Hunchback of Notre Dame
comes from all over the Bay Area. Director Friday, Jul 26 – Sunday, Aug 4
Enrico Banson is joined by music director Fri/Sat: 7:30pm
Camden Daley, choreographer Sun: 2pm
Katherine Cooper, scenic designer Castro Valley Center for the Arts
Carrie Mullen, sound designer Joshua Price, 19501 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley
and lighting designer Mark Decker. (510) 889-8961
Susanna Susoeff is directing the Castro Valley cvartsfoundation.org
High Alumni Chorale. “This group of Ticket price vary
professionals is unmatched!” shared Banson. Parking free
He explained that at the beginning of every
project he asks, “What is the story we want
to tell? Whose journey is it?” He sees
left to right: Danila Burshteyn (Quasimodo), Matthew Liebowitz (Dom Claude Frollo) and
Hunchback as a tale of redemption and Solona Husband (Esmeralda). Photo by Berenice Sullivan
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Birth Marriage Obituaries

Berge • Pappas • Smith

Chapel of the Angels
510-656-1226
40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont
www.bergepappassmith.com

Siddharth Rai
Resident of Millbrae
April 20, 1977 – July 15, 2024

Elsbeth Polland
Resident of Fremont
March 20, 1929 – July 12, 2024

Venkota Javvaji
Resident of Dublin
July 29, 1984 – July 12, 2024

Shirley Lorenz
Resident of Fremont
May 11, 1927 – July 8, 2024

Shyam Kalra
Resident of San Jose
October 21, 1950 – July 7, 2024

Gokul Rachiraju
Resident of Dublin
October 24, 1971 – July 7, 2024

Mohammad Ashraf Shaik

Resident of Fremont
February 22, 1997 – July 7, 2024

Kirke Schnoor
Resident of Fremont
February 2, 1937 – July 6, 2024

Rohitkumar Godhani
Resident of Milpitas
July 28, 1982 – July 4, 2024

Kanchan Padukone
Resident of San Jose
March 4, 1957 – July 4, 2024

John Mara
Resident of Fremont
June 5, 1939 – July 2, 2024

Narayanaswamy
Aswathappa
Resident of Mountain House
February 8, 1960 – July 1, 2024

Frank Zekjak
Resident of Fremont
September 21, 1921 – June 30, 2024

Tae Sun Shahbazifar

Resident of Fremont
January 15, 1954 – June 30, 2024

Steven Lesher
Resident of Fremont
October 27, 1956 – June 29, 2024

Edward “Eddie” Alvarado

Resident of Fremont
October 17, 1957 – June 28, 2024

Gopi Menghrajani
Resident of Fremont
October 10, 1930 – June 28, 2024

Anand Mardikar
Resident of San Jose
December 24, 1947 – June 28, 2024

Lenee Alvarado
Resident of Manteca
February 16, 1965 – June 28, 2024

From Ghana to California -

Lally Pia, MD to speak at
Banter Books
Submitted by TISH DAVIS successful child and adolescent psychiatrist with a practice in
Sacramento.
Lally Pia’s journey to become a physician began shortly On Thursday, August 1 at 7pm at Banter Books, Dr. Pia
after her birth in Sri Lanka when her father attended a will read from her award-winning book, The Fortune Teller’s
worship service where he was told by a revered holy man that Prophecy: A Memoir of an Unlikely Doctor and answer
his daughter, Lally, would become “a doctor of doctors.” The audience questions. The event is free, but due to space
journey turned out to be a tortuous one. limitations, Banter Books requests that attendees pre-register
Forced out of Sri Lanka by ethnic turmoil when Lally was at https://banterbookshop.com/events.
an infant, the family moved to Ghana where Lally eventually
attended medical school, only to have a military coup close Author event – Lally Pia
the medical school and force the family to flee once again. Thursday, Aug 1
Thus began an unlikely quest across three continents to fulfill 7pm – 8:30pm
the holy man’s prophecy and become a physician. Among the Banter Bookshop
challenges she faced were a botched American Green Card
3768 Capitol Ave., Fremont
application, an abusive marriage, poverty, supporting of two
daughters, a job dismembering bodies for the Donated Body Pre-register: https://banterbookshop.com/events
Program at UC Davis, and a re-taking of the medical school Free
classes that she had already taken in passed in Ghana. With Author of The Fortune Teller’s Prophecy: A Memoir of an Unlikely
grit, grace and determination, she became a US citizen and a Doctor to speak at Banter Bookshop
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