06-13-23 Articles

Exciting activities on tap at Alameda County Fair opening weekend

Submitted by Alameda County Fair

Alameda County Fair kicks off its 2023 season on June 16 with an opening weekend packed full of thrilling rides, live entertainment, special features, and mouth-watering Fair foods.

On Friday, June 16, the Fair will open at noon with all the classic favorites, including carnival rides, Fair food, racing pigs, a Big O Tires Concert from Con Funk Shun in the Lucky Amphitheater, and a spectacular Drone and Fireworks show at the Stella Artois Grandstand.

Horse racing will also begin on opening day and will continue every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as July 4. When the horses aren’t racing, the Grandstand will be home to the Extreme Medieval Knights Jousting show.

On Saturday, June 17, the West Coast qualifiers for Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest will take place at 3 p.m. at the Grandstand Stage. The top three male and female qualifiers will punch their ticket to the Finals, which take place July 4th on Coney Island at Nathan’s Flagship location.

Sunday, June 18, will feature a special salute to Father’s Day with a free drink koozie giveaway for dads at the admission gates (while supplies last). “Out at the Fair,” a Pride themed celebration, will also take place on Sunday with a performance by Erica Ambrin and the Eclectic Soul Project, as well as a Glam Show at 5:30 p.m.

Guests can look forward to all the traditional Fair foods like Corn Dogs, Funnel Cakes and Deep Fried Oreos, plus some new items with a global twist. The Korean Corn Dog, Boba, Elote, and Musubi Rice Snacks are on the menu, as well as a new deep fried ice cream taco. The Fair will also feature lots of options for health-conscious guests such as fresh fruit, salads, and a plant based corn dog.

Thrill seekers will love taking a whirl on the Mega Flip ride and the Zipper, while those in the mood for a leisurely experience can soar high above the Fair on the Sky Ride. Throughout the weekend, there will be family friendly films at the Fair’s “Movies on the Lawn” series, including Madagascar, Lilo and Stitch, and The Boss Baby. The Fair will also feature FMX Motocross shows, shopping, selfie spots, and nightly drone shows, presented by Bay Area Air Quality Management.

For tickets, daily schedules, promotions and more updates on the 2023 Fair, visit alamedacountyfair.com.

2023 Alameda County Fair

June 16 – July 9

(Closed Mondays & Tuesdays, open on July 3 & 4)

12 p.m. – 11 p.m. (except July 4, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.)

Alameda County Fairgrounds

Gates 8 & 12 off Valley Ave., Pleasanton

(925) 426-7600

Welcome To The Alameda County Fairgrounds

Regular Gate Admission: General (13-61) $18; Seniors (62+) $15; Kids (6-12) $15; Children 5 and Under FREE

General Parking $15

Early Bird tickets on sale for Plethos’ Avenue Q

Submitted by Amanda Daly

Photos by Cathy Breslow

Adulting is Hard. Puppets Can Help. Plethos Productions presents Avenue Q. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is truly a marvel of the stage. This laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of recent college grad, Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers this is no ordinary neighborhood. Together he and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and answer the ever-elusive question: What is my purpose in life?

Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. Winner of the Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, see it live at TwiningVine Winery July 7-16. NOTE: This show contains full puppet nudity, adult language and content, and is recommended for ages 18+.

Early bird tickets are on sale now at plethos.org through June 30. On July 1, ticket prices go up.

Avenue Q

Friday – Sunday, July 7 -9, 14 – 16

7 p.m.

TwiningVine Winery

16851 Cull Canyon Rd., Castro Valley

plethos.org

Early Bird tickets: $15

29th Walk in the Wild: An Epicurean Escapade!

Submitted by Oakland Zoo

On Thursday, June 22, Oakland Zoo will hold their 29th “Walk in the Wild.” Support the Zoo and conservation in general by purchasing tickets to a summer evening after-hours event. Guests will experience an evening tasting small bites from the Bay Area’s top chefs and restaurants, a delectable sampling of local beers and wines, and an assortment of desserts, all while enjoying live music and a stroll through the Zoo.

Over 50 local food, drink, and craft vendors are confirmed for this event, including: Marley’s Treats Filipino Fusion pastries, Due Torri sustainable coffee, Oakland Fortune Factory fortune cookies, Oakland United Beerworks, and Xingones Mexican food.

The whole Zoo will be open during the event, including the gondola taking guests up to the California Trail. Dress festively, and wear your favorite animal print. Since the Zoo is located on a hill, and paths are sloped, wear appropriate footwear. (A limited number of wheelchairs will be available.)

Attendees must be 21 or over. Please note the Zoo will be closed Thursday, June 22 for daytime admission.

Walk in the Wild

Thursday, Jun 22

5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Oakland Zoo

9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland

(510) 632-9525

https://www.oaklandzoo.org

$203 – Members & Friends of the Wild

$225 – General Public

Paella: A world of flavors united in a pan

By John Schinkel

Rice is the world’s ubiquitous starch, with nearly every country having its signature take on the grain. All across African countries, flavor-packed renditions of Jollof rice can be found at parties and dinner tables alike. Europe, of course, has its variety of pilafs, and in Asia are rice-based dishes from Korean Bibimbap to Chinese Fried Rice, as well as our beloved Biryani from India. While all these dishes have the commonality of rice, they have different flavo
r profiles, textures, and cooking methods.

In Spain, specifically originating in the Valencia Region, Paella is the rice dish to be savored. Paella is a blanket term for saffron-infused rice with vegetables, meats, herbs and spices, cooked in a wide, shallow pan. Like many rice-based dishes, variations are endless. Often, Paella is made with seafood, specifically shellfish, while other versions are more turf than surf, featuring meats like chicken and chorizo.

Paella is often regarded as a gourmet food today, but it has not always been seen as such. Like many culinary luxuries we enjoy today, it was originally a peasant food, made by farmers using whatever scraps were left over from the fields and eaten straight from the pan in a communal setting.

Today, one common ingredient across nearly all Paella variations is Saffron—one of the most expensive spices on the market. Sure, you can find Saffron that will work fine at your local chain grocer, but to experience the spice at its best, you will have to part with some cash.

The reason Saffron is so expensive, especially the good stuff, is the complicated method by which it is grown and harvested. Saffron comes from a beautiful lavender-colored flower called the Saffron Crocus, which produces stigmas: the thread-like structure that is Saffron. However, each crocus only produces about 3-4 stigmas, and picking them must be done by hand. For some perspective, it takes a whopping 150,000 flowers to produce just one kilogram of Saffron.

Another commonality for all Paella variations is the pot in which it is cooked. The Paella Pan is a shallow pan, varying in width. Standard sizes range from 10-18 inches, and are usually pretty affordable, but pans can also be large enough to serve 100 people. The main thing to consider when choosing a pan is your heat source. In order for Paella to cook properly, the pan needs to be evenly heated. For a standard kitchen range, I would not recommend anything above 14 inches. Anything larger should be cooked on an official Paella burner, or, more innovatively, a charcoal grill.

Whichever variation you are interested in, I highly encourage you not only to try this dish, but to try making it yourself! The ingredients to whip up a fantastic Paella are easy to find. Enjoy!

Chicken and Chorizo Paella (Courtesy of Tania, CookingForMySoul.com)

Recipe intended for a 12” Paella Pan

 

Ingredients

1 large pinch saffron threads about 2 teaspoons

6 boneless or bone-in chicken thighs

1 medium yellow onion, finely-diced

1 red bell pepper, finely-diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

8 ounces dry-cured smoked Spanish chorizo

1 ½ cups Arborio rice

1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes

3 cups chicken broth plus 1 tablespoon, divided

1 cup frozen green peas

Salt and pepper to taste

Olive oil

Chopped Italian parsley for garnish

Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Combine a large pinch of saffron threads with 1 tablespoon of chicken broth to let it infuse. Set aside.

2. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet (with a lid) over medium heat. Cook the chicken about 6 to 8 minutes per side, until browned. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Chicken doesn’t need to be completely cooked through at this point.

3. To the same pan (do not wipe), add a few more drizzles of oil. Then add onions, bell peppers, garlic, and smoked paprika. Sauté until fragrant and soft, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add sliced Spanish chorizo and cook for about 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and slightly browned.

4. Add rice and canned diced tomatoes. Stir to combine for about 2 minutes.

6. Stir in the 3 cups of chicken broth and saffron threads along with the broth it was infused in. Add salt and pepper to taste, and stir to combine. Bring to a light boil and then reduce to a simmer.
7. Return chicken to the pan, nesting it under the broth. Add the frozen peas on top. Cook, covered, for about 25 minutes on low heat, until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked through. Do not disturb rice.
8. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving, covered with lid. During this time, the rice will absorb the remaining liquid and flavors. Serve with parsley and lemon wedges. Squeeze in lemon juice.

John Schinkel is a lifelong Fremont resident who completed his culinary education at Laney College in Oakland. He specializes in, and has a passion for French, Italian, and modern American cuisines. Professionally, he works in nonprofit development. His spare time is spent as President of the Rotary Club of Mission San Jose, Fremont Elks Lodge 2121, and the Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation. John resides in Niles with his fiancé, Marty.

Managing your home’s clutter

Submitted by Evelyn LaTorre and Jane Mueller

Can you find what you need when you need it in your home? If not, like so many of us these days, this is probably due to clutter. And clutter so often is the source of unneeded stress. If you can’t find an essential tool or a precious possession, or if you need to downsize, come to a free “Downsizing + Home Organization Seminar” on Wednesday, June 14 at 6:45 p.m., sponsored by Fremont’s first cohousing development, Mission Peak Village. Sign up online at https://www.missionpeakcohousing.org/events or scan the QR code in the ad in this issue. A variety of solutions will be presented by a panel of three experts on organizing and storing.

Mary Enrique of Organizing with Mary (www.owmsolutions.net) has been bringing peace of mind to clients ever since she earned enough money to buy her first possessions. As her collection of stuff grew, the space for her diminished and her material possessions became more of a burden than a joy. That inspired her to make decluttering her profession. For the last 20 years, she has helped other families de-stress through home organizing.

Kali Braunschweig of Revive Design (www.revivedesign.net) brought 18 years of executive recruiting and education in art and interior design together to form her firm. She discovered the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) that helps people create more manageable living environments. Using her background, she launched Revive Design to create spaces that inspire, make people feel good, and help individuals through periods of transition.

Binh Ly is desi
gn manager of Inspired Closets (www.bayhomeandwindow.com) located in Pleasanton. He says the primary consideration in designing a space should be the people who will use it. He draws inspiration from other designers’ work and his clients’ homes, and rejects the idea that aesthetics should be the primary driver. He first seeks to understand clients’ vision and intention for the space and the issues they are trying to address.

A first step in managing home clutter is taking the time to sort through acquired items. Should you donate, sell, or keep those seldom-used belongings? Labeling boxes, bins, and containers will make it easier to find specific items. Donating what you no longer need or use to a worthy cause can take away the emotional sting felt when parting with a prized material possession.

Perhaps more vertical space like wall or floating shelves is needed to store books, kitchen supplies, or decorative items. Then there’s the space under the beds or closet organizers to consider. Often, furniture like two-tiered coffee tables, ottomans, or benches is the answer for storing toys, attractive books, or extra blankets. Then too, breaking the habit of acquiring so many new things may be the gateway to a less cluttered life.

The June 14 Downsizing + Home Organization Seminar may be just the inspiration you need to get started organizing that home office, garage, or storage space and downsizing your home.

This article is part of an ongoing series on cohousing. Mission Peak Village is composed of friends forming Southern Alameda County’s first cohousing community in Fremont. Memberships are still available. Call Kelli at (510) 413-8446 or visit Mission Peak Village on Facebook, Instagram, or www.missionpeakcohousing, where you can also register for a monthly walk to explore the neighborhood around the future site.

 

Downsizing + Home Organization Seminar

Wednesday, Jun 14

6:45 p.m.

First United Methodist Church

Cole Hall

2950 Washington Blvd., Fremont

Register at: www.missionpeakcohousing.org/events

Flash Fiction Winner #5

Submitted by Fremont Cultural Arts Council

If you didn’t have a chance to stop by the Flash Fiction Contest at Half-Price Books back in April, we are running the highest-voted entries. Here’s the last one:

 Fan Mail

By Tish Davidson

1. B. White came down from his writing studio to eat lunch. His wife had set his fan mail at his place on the table. White loved hearing how much his readers liked his books. He opened the first letter. It was from a fourth-grade teacher who wrote, “I have been reading Charlotte’s Web to my class. My students got so involved in the story that they threatened to go on a homework strike unless I read two chapters each day instead of one. The girls love the gentle spider Charlotte. The boys like Wilbur the pig because he is messy, and the troublesome boys all want to be Templeton the rat.”

“A homework strike,” White chuckled. “They must really love my book.”

The next letter was from a mother. She wrote, “I read Charlotte’s Web to my children. It took me back my happy childhood on a farm in Iowa.”

The paper inside the third envelope was covered in cobwebs. White read, “We are angry orphans. You killed our mother before we could meet her. Thanks to you, we grew up without parents. How could do such a thing?” The letter was signed Wilbur “Some Pig” Zuckerman, typed for Charlotte’s 518 offspring.

White wondered if he were hallucinating. He glanced around the room. Everything seemed normal, then his eye caught sight of a spider web high in the corner of the dining room. He got up for a closer look. Slowly the words the spider was spinning emerged. “Bad Man.”

https://fremontculturalartscouncil.org/

Hayward Area Recreation and Park District receives awards

Submitted by Nicole Espinoza Roa

Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) is proud to announce that it has won four awards from the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (CARPD). The awards were presented at the annual CARPD conference, which was held in Tahoe, California on May 18, 2023.

The competitive awards that Hayward Area Recreation and Park District received are:

– Outstanding Board Member – Mrs. Carol A. Pereira

– Outstanding Community Organization Partner – Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center

– Outstanding Community Landmark for the Hayward Plunge

– Outstanding Renovated Facility for Kennedy Park

“We are honored to receive these awards from CARPD,” said Hayward Area Recreation and Park District Board of Director President Rick Hatcher. “It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, volunteers, and community partners. We are committed to providing high-quality programs and facilities that enhance the quality of life for our residents, and these awards are a validation of that commitment.”

HARD is an independent special use district created to provide park and recreation services for over 309,000 residents. For more information, visit HaywardRec.org.

Buddhist Church plans shopping & fun

Submitted by Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church

Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church (SACBC) is gearing up for their 57th Japanese Bazaar, planned for the weekend of July 15. The day will involve food, arcade games, entertainment, silent auctions, boutique, bookstore and more. Admission to the event is free.

There will be an intro to Buddhism on both days at 2 p.m. Other entertainment includes Taiko and Kendo demonstrations, and an Ikebana exhibit. Food for purchase includes chicken teriyaki, burgers, sushi, and shaved ice.

Watch for the event ad in this paper and bring it to the event for one FREE soft drink or bottled water (one per customer).

Japanese Bazaar

Saturday, Jul 15: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday, Jul 16: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church

32975 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City

(510) 471-2581

www.sacbc.org

Join Gol
f Tournament and support League of Volunteers

Submitted by Donna Sisk

Registration is now open for the 23rd Frank Sisk Golf Tournament, held this year on Friday, June 23. Check-in starts at 11 a.m., and the day involves a putting contest, a shotgun start at 1 p.m., and dinner after the tournament concludes. (Non-golfers are welcome to purchase tickets to attend dinner only.)

The event will feature a banquet dinner, greens and cart fees, range balls, tee prizes, tournament trophy awards, and live and silent auctions.

All tournament proceeds support LOV’s Summer Recreation in the Parks Program Summer Camp. In its 41st year, the camp features four weeks of great summer fun for up to 800 Tri-City kids, including games, sports, arts & crafts, nutritious snacks and lunch, special community presentation days, and more.

23rd Frank Sisk Golf Tournament

Friday, Jun 23

11 a.m. Check In

11 a.m. – 12:15 Putting Contest

1 p.m. Shotgun Start

Poppy Ridge

4280 Greenville Rd., Livermore

(510) 793-5683

www.lov.org/golf

do**************@lo*.org

$169 Individual Registration

$596 Golf Foursome ($149 each)

$45 Dinner only

Creating a Mindful Community

By Esha Bansiya

Photos Courtesy of Aditie Vaid

Three years ago, the start of quarantine offered a space for many individuals to reflect on their life and goals. For Aditie Vaid, this self-reflection led to her meditation and mindfulness journey. The pandemic inspired her to do something more meaningful in her life and follow her dream of pursuing mindfulness to help others find meaning and fulfillment.

“In the pandemic,” she emphasizes, “I realized that this is it. Life is much more precious than just working for something to make ends meet.”

Vaid took guidance from a life coach, but she found that these methods only took her halfway, without giving a way for her to find inner solace. Instead, she drew principles from Buddhism and found that resolving struggles in one’s self leads to a fulfilling life.

She explains, “Mindfulness allows you to abide completely independently. There’s nothing you need to resolve a situation for your own happiness. Everything is within you. Mindfulness eradicates the entire problem.”

Motivated by her own mindfulness journey, Vaid decided to try to become a teacher and support others. At the University of Berkeley, Vaid took a course with Dr. Mark Coleman and Dr. Martin Alyward, world-renowned mindfulness teachers. From day one, she dedicated hours of constant work: practicing meditation, writing papers, reading books, self-reflecting, teaching peers, giving feedback, and more. She began by furthering her own mindfulness journey, and in the second half of the course, she began teaching. Encouragement from her peers provided her the confidence to fulfill her dreams of being a mindfulness meditation teacher.

Similar to the structure of an education certification course, Vaid had to practice her teaching, and she found the opportunity to help low-income seniors. Three individuals fully completed the class and changed their attitude and ways of life. One woman who used to put the TV on all day and never leave the house, now starts her day by meditating. Another individual who completed the course stopped smoking for the five weeks of the course and was able to use mindfulness to overcome his smoking habit. For the other seniors, Vaid was able to relieve some painful ideas they have lived with and provide a means to cope. This opportunity was not only fruitful for the seniors, but also offered a space for Vaid to learn from her mistakes.

With her experience and certification, she began her six-week donation-based class. Although she will follow Coleman and Alyward’s curriculum, she wants to add her own unique ideas and philosophies pulled from other teachers. Her class follows the basics of mindfulness and different aspects including breath, body, and emotion. Her class is interactive and delves into deep inquiries for each student. The group setting also allows newcomers to feel welcomed and work towards a common goal of self-help. This class is tailored towards adults ages thirty to fifty, and Vaid hopes to make the course relatable based on her own experiences.

Later in June, Vaid plans to open a class for students and younger individuals. Watching her two sons grow up, she noticed the great impact mediation could have if started young. She wants to offer an opportunity for students to learn mindfulness, find meaning in self-reflection, and continue meditation in the long run. Vaid has designed her course to focus on challenges teens face to be more relatable and impactful.

“If you start at [a young age], you can have a life [with less] pain and suffering. Why wouldn’t you do that? That’s literally the motivation I’m coming from.” she describes, “I have suffered so many years. I have raised two kids; I know this age group. Let’s try to do this together.”

Overall, Vaid hopes that her community can look past affluent tendencies and embrace compassion, tolerance, and understanding. This acceptance and journey must start with self-reflection, though, and even if individuals do not attend her class, she hopes her community can learn from her journey and come back stronger.

Learn more about Vaid’s classes and how to join on Eventbrite. Search “Learn and Practise Mindfulness and Meditation.”

Plethos summer camp performs

Submitted by Amanda Daly

Stagecraft Play Production camp presents “Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach Jr.!”

Thirty-five campers in grades 3-8 have been working on their acting, singing, and dancing skills, plus some farming and fun with animals, all culminating in three public musical performances. Put on by Plethos Productions, a non-profit theater production company based in Castro Valley, this two-week performance arts course offers kids from all over the community the chance to learn, play, and perform together.

In this delightfully offbeat adaptation of the Dahl novel, a boy and his insect friends take an amazing journey across the ocean. With a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is perfect for kids ages three to 13.

The whole community is invited on June 16, 17, & 18 at 6 p.m. to watch these talented young performers show off their acting chops in this one-hour rendition of a classic at Heirloom East Bay, Castro Valley. Get your tickets today at plethos.org.

Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach Jr.

Friday, June 16 – Sunday, June 18

6 p.m.

Heirloom East Bay

9990 Crow Canyon Rd., Castro Valley

plethos.org

Tickets: $10

Castro Valley history researcher speaks on his new book

Submitted by Marcess Owings

Local researcher Rick Kelly has been hard at work exploring Castro Valley’s history, and will speak to his process and the extensive research behind his new book on Saturday, June 24 at 1 p.m.

Over four years in the making, Rick Kelly’s new book details the evolution of Castro Valley from a Native American territory to a modern commuter suburb. Entitled Rancho to Ranch Homes: Mapping the Evolution of Castro Valley, Kelly’s book includes hundreds of photographs and maps, many of which have not been previously published.

Kelly painstakingly collected information from aerial photography, archival collections, and online databases to synthesize a thorough history of Castro Valley. He explores how Guillermo Castro came to own the land, and how it was subdivided over and over again as agricultural practiced changed and eventually made way for modern suburban housing tracts.

The self-published account of Castro Valley’s development is available online on Amazon. Some local merchants may have copies available for purchase as well.

Registration is available at www.haywardareahistory.org and a recording will be available online at Hayward Area Historical Society’s YouTube channel following the live presentation.

For the most current information about the Society’s upcoming programs, visit www.haywardareahistory.org or call (510) 581-0223.

Rancho to Ranch Homes

Saturday, Jun 24

1 p.m.

Online via Zoom

(510) 581-0223

Register at www.haywardareahistory.org

Join San Leandro Summer Library Program

Submitted by Kelly Keefer

“Find Your Voice” is the theme for San Leandro Library’s annual Summer Library Program. All ages are encouraged to join.

This reading and activities program for all ages runs from June 3 – August 1. Participants earn points when they read or complete fun activities. Kids and teens will use their points to “buy” prizes from the prize board, while adults will use their points for tickets for weekly drawings.

Everyone who earn 80 points by August 1 will get a finisher prize packet with an invitation to a special event: Summer Carnival for Kids on August 5; Teen Party on August 11; or Adult Finale on August 18. Kids who finish the program will also receive a free pass to the Lawrence Hall of Science, a free Mini Murph pizza courtesy of Papa Murphy’s Greenhouse Marketplace, and a pass for a free recreation swim at a San Leandro pool.

To join, simply visit the Library’s website at sanleandro.org/summerreading, or stop by the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., Manor Branch, 1241 Manor Blvd., or Mulford Branch, 13699 Aurora Blvd, during open hours starting Saturday, June 3.

The Library will offer an array of free events this summer, including story times, weekly activities for kids and teens, family movies, and entertaining and educational adult programs and events. Check the Library’s online calendar or follow us on social media to learn more.

“Summer Library Programs have been proven to maintain or improve reading ability, especially when kids are not in school,” says Library Director Brian Simons. “And libraries, especially in the summer, are so much more than just reading. Our libraries are committed to supporting lifelong learning and educational enrichment for all families and community members through programs, performers, and hands-on learning activities. We encourage everyone to join the free Summer Library Program.”

For more information, contact Kelly Keefer with the San Leandro Public Library at KK*****@sa********.org.

San Leandro Summer Library Program

June 3 – August 1

Main Library

300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro

Manor Branch

1241 Manor Blvd., San Leandro

Mulford Branch

13699 Aurora Blvd., San Leandro

sanleandro.org/summerreading

Tesla Model 3: The break-through EV

By Michael Coates

 

Ordinarily, the cars I test and write about are provided by the manufacturers for week-long loans. It makes it easier to drive and evaluate a variety of vehicles to give you, the reader, a better perspective on what’s available on the market. One company does not provide test vehicles to journalists—Tesla Motors.

That wasn’t as significant when Tesla was a bit player in the automotive market, even though they are local to us in the Bay Area. Everything changed when the compact Model 3 began being produced in volume at the Fremont plant in 2017. The car was a hit in the marketplace, helping Tesla to become profitable and ultimately becoming the best-selling electric car worldwide (until it was supplanted by Tesla’s Model Y—more on that later). So, I rented a Model 3 twice for trips to Sacramento and once when out of town. In addition, I did shorter drives in the models available at Tesla showrooms to make sure I had a better sense of the different variations of the car.

The Model 3 hit a sweet spot in the market. It’s a popular size, reasonably priced (though initially not the original target of $35,000). That price has bounced around a bit since the car first went on sale. Currently, it’s at a level where it is priced less than the average price of a new car. In fact, one recent online article claimed that, if you qualify for all of the state and federal incentives as well as some others unique to Tesla, you could get a Model 3 for less than $20,000. That’s a stretch, but it shows that this EV is mainstream.

3 models; little waiting

Those who’ve been around since the Model 3 was introduced six years ago may remember the long waits that went into getting a car. Those days are gone as demand appears to be catching up with the Fremont plant’s production capabilities. If custom-ordered, all three models are available for delivery this month or next month at the latest. In addition, Tesla has a list of demos and brand-new Model 3s that are available for immediate delivery.

The three Model 3s look like this:

• Single-motor rear-wheel drive with 272-mile range; 0-60 in 5.8 sec.; $40,240.
• Dual-motor all-wheel drive with 333-mile range; 0-60 in 4.2 sec.; $47,240.
• Performance all-wheel drive with 315-mile range; 0-60 in 3.1 sec; $53,240.

All are eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit, but options like paint (any color other than white costs extra); wheels; autopilot driver assist technology ($6,000); FSD (Full Self Driving, a potential future technology, $15,000); or home charging equipment, could bump the price up substantially.

All models can use the Tesla Supercharger network, for a fee.

Style – but not for everyone

The Model 3’s exterior is smooth, aerodynamic, and in my neighborhood they seem to be more common than Toyota Camrys. Wave the key card over a point on the B-pillar, and the car is unlocked. Once inside, the first thing you’ll notice is how austere the car is. The dash is a single line across the car, broken up by a 15-inch touchscreen display that controls most functions (which can be frustrating when you have to go through multiple screens to perform simple tasks).

The learning curve is steep, but no worse than a new computer. The tech in the car and the car itself live up to the billing. The Model 3 is fast—especially the Performance model—but also delivers easy driving around town. The car is State of the Art – for a 2017 EV. These days, you can choose between similar size and price models from Ford, VW, Kia and Hyundai, among others.

The Model 3 has enough of a track record to get a Consumer Reports recommended car nod. It has had software updates since it was introduced, but overall is basically the same car. And that may not be a bad thing—unless you want to stand out in a crowd.

The Model Y

The Model Y—the car that usurped the Model 3 as the most popular EV in the U.S.—is more similar than different than the Model 3. Both are based on the same platform and share a majority of components. The Y, which has a hatchback, more trunk space or room for a third row of seats, is more expensive, but also clearly more popular.

Park Happenings for June: News from the East Bay Regional Park District

Submitted by Dave Mason

Each summer, the East Bay Regional Park District welcomes visitors to spend time exploring nature and connecting with family and friends. Whether it’s a sunshine-filled hike, family picnic, or group barbecue, Regional Parks offer a place for healthy and safe recreation while also protecting open space and natural habitat for wildlife.

Popular summertime activities include swimming, picnicking, barbecuing, fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, movie nights, day camps, adventure camps, and naturalist-led programs. Whatever your activity level this summer, make sure you enjoy your time responsibly and safely.

Summer tips for visitors:

• Stay Cool and Hydrated – Plan ahead and bring plenty of water.
• Beat the Heat – On hot days, visit in the morning and early evening when it is cooler.
• Drink Safely – Alcohol is only allowed at certain Regional Parks.
• Follow Water Safety Rules When Swimming – Free loaner life jackets are available at all life-guarded Park District swim facilities.
• Follow All Fire Safety Rules – Be aware of fire danger warnings and fire safety rules.

The Park District is celebrating Juneteenth with a Free Park Day on Sunday, June 18, in recognition of the date when enslaved Black Americans in Texas were notified of their freedom, albeit 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Please note that due to most District programming taking place on weekends, the Free Park Day will take place on Sunday. The District is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and making our parks more welcoming and reflective of the communities we serve.

Fees waived for Juneteenth include park entrance, parking, dogs, horses, boat launching, and fishing. However, the fee waiver does not apply to swimming, camping, reservable picnic facilities (due to capacity limits), district concessions, state fees for fishing licenses, and watercraft inspections for invasive mussels.

The Park District is also celebrating Juneteenth with several naturalist-led programs, including a hike at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont on Sunday, June 18, at 10 a.m.; nature walks at Thurgood Marshall Regional Park in Concord on Monday, June 19, at 10 a.m. and at Big Break Regional Shoreline in Oakley on Monday, June 19, at 8 a.m. For more information, visit www.ebparks.org/Juneteenth.

Enjoy Father’s Day in Regional Parks with themed activities at Crown Beach in Alameda and Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore.

Father’s Day will be celebrated at Crown Beach with a day-long celebration on Sunday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring family and friends to the beach, then visit the Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove for crafts and activities to celebrate Father’s Day. Meet a snake, make a craft for Dad, and enjoy some fun in the sun!

At Del Valle, Father’s Day will be celebrated with a hike on June 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Celebrate Dad by spending time in nature on a two-mile hike in the hills as you learn about nature’s fantastic fathers! The whole family is invited. Some of the hike will be on paved paths, and there is a short hill. Meet at the Del Valle Visitor Center.

For more information about the Park District’s Father’s Day activities, visit www.ebparks.org/calendar and search “Father’s Day.”

Join the Park District at one of its naturalist-led campfire programs filled with songs, games, photos, stories, activities and more. Gather the family for an evening of fun and exploration of nature, plus s’mores of course! June campfire programs are scheduled at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore, Anthony Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley, and Dumbarton Quarry Campground in Fremont.

For more information, visit www.ebparks.org/calendar and search “Campfire.”

Shadow Cliffs is full after years of severe drought and historic low water levels. The return of swimming is planned for a June 16 opening, based on water quality testing and park and lifeguard staffing. Fishing from the shore is allowed. The return of boating is planned for late June, dependent on quagga inspection staffing. Shadow Cliffs has been closed to swimming for the past three years, first due to the COVID-19 pandemic, then due to severe drought.

In early May, the Park District entered into an agreement to purchase surplus water from the Zone 7 Water District via Arroyo Valle to refill Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreational Area and return recreational opportunities to the lake. Visit the parks webpage at www.ebparks.org/parks/shadow-cliffs for up-to-date information.

A year-ro
und fire season is the “new normal” in California. The Park District’s wildfire safety efforts include removing flammable vegetation, maintaining a professionally trained full-time and on-call fire department, maintaining specialized wildland firefighting equipment, and monitoring fire weather conditions.

While the Park District works 365 days a year to manage and remove hazardous vegetation, it is our collective efforts that can have the greatest impact. For tips on how to prepare for wildfires, visit www.ebparks.org/fire-safety-tips.

The East Bay Regional Park District is the largest regional park system in the nation, comprising 73 parks, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,300 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and environmental education. The Park District receives more than 25 million visits annually throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties in the San Francisco Bay Area.

News and Notes

Submitted by The Association of Mature American Citizens

How fast is your ‘wheelie bin’

They put garbage cans on wheels to make it easier to take them to the curb for collection but British engineer Michael Wallhead decided to motorize his trash can. He then, hopped in, accelerated to a speed of 55 miles an hour and is now seeking recognition in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the fastest ‘wheelie bin’ on the planet. The current record holder is another Englishman, Andy Jennings, who drove his garbage pail at a speed of 45 mph in May of 2021.

How embarrassing

Between 2012 and 2016 the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration issued hundreds of thousands of license plates bearing a website address — www.starspangled200.org/ — in commemoration of the War of 1812. Some 798,000 autos still have those plates but, in the meantime, the patriotic online link changed hands and now it takes visitors to a Philippines-based Internet gambling site. It’s embarrassing and so MVA techies are scrambling to find a way to resolve the dilemma.

How’s this for a deal

Imagine purchasing a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home, complete with an indoor basketball court for a measly $60,000. This 17,408-square-foot abode is located in Burbank, OK. It used to be a high school but realtors at Zillow claim: “The large lot size and open floor plan provide endless opportunities. With some imagination, this could be the perfect home for you.” Look at the luxury lot on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbUuHMpzEms.

The Association of Mature American Citizens is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization representing membership in Washington, D.C. and in local congressional districts nationwide. More information is available on its website at www.amac.us.

Mockingbirds

By Pat Kite

Why have my mockingbirds disappeared? When the children were little, they complained that a mockingbird sang at dawn outside their window, waking them up. I haven’t seen or heard a local mockingbird in years. When recently visiting a friend in Milpitas, a mockingbird was happily hippity hopping in her backyard. Where are mine?

According to folklore, mockingbirds are signs from guardian angels. They are good omens, urging you to protect those you love. They symbolize innocence, and any harm to them is morally wrong.

A story for those who love stories, as I do:

In the beginning, all birds were colorless and voiceless. The Old One asked the birds to gather in like-appearing groups. So they stood in line. Old One painted each group a different color scheme. The mockingbirds were in the very last group. Old One thanked the mockingbirds for their patience. But alas, the only paint remaining was black. So Old One painted mockingbirds a pretty mixture of black and grey. The Old One also taught each group of birds their own song. And because the mockingbird had been so patient, Old One gave it a gift of all the other bird songs.

Both male and female mockingbirds sing. Apparently, they can sing 200 bird songs, as well as replicate insect and frog sounds. The mockingbirds’ Latin name is Mimus polyglottus, or “many tongued mimic.” Sometimes a Northern mockingbird will loudly sing thru the night. This tends to be a lonesome bachelor male. The best way to shut him up is to lure a female into your yard.

How do you lure a female mockingbird? Put out a plate of dried fruit. Mockingbirds love fruit, especially berries, but also enjoy apple slices, orange halves, chopped figs, raisins and an occasional doughnut. In winter they eat insects.

These long-tailed black and grey birds with white wing spots, about robin sized, will mate between April and July. Nests can be high or low, and are constructed of twigs and plant parts. Four eggs are mixed colored, often greenish. Both parents defend the nest and feed the young. Each year I hope my mockingbirds return.

Some good news is the Ohlone Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center on Hickory Street in Newark has reopened. Hours are 11:30 to 3:30, Tuesday thru Saturday.

THE ROBOT REPORT

Ukrainian tractor automation company develops homegrown demining solution

By Mike Oitzman

The Ukrainian Efarm.Pro company developed an unmanned solution for demining farm fields ahead of the upcoming planting season. Efarm.Pro is a manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, precision farming systems and has been integrating the latest technologies in the agricultural sector since 2014. The company designs and manufactures auto-steering solutions for tractors in the agtech market in Ukraine.

According to the company, as a result of the military actions in eastern Ukraine, up to 40% of agriculture fields are now unsafe for cultivation and contaminated with explosive devices.

The demining device includes a drone, a demining robot, an autopilot and a tractor-mounted system capable of withstanding an explosion. The company was forced to innovate and leverage existing auto-steer solutions to create an autonomous tractor designed specifically for the purpose of demining agriculture fields for Ukrainian farmers.

The system includes a drone, a demining robot, an autopilot and a tractor-mounted system capable of withstanding an explosion. The system is controlled remotely from a safe distance and protects the operator.

The inventor of this solution is Oleksandr Prykhodchenko, owner of the company “Gardarika Tres”, a resident of the Ukrainian Future business incubator. He is the CEO of the startup Efarm.Pro which is the navigation technology at the heart of the solution.

Prykhodchenok recognized the dangers of the war for the agriculture sector in Ukraine. He set out to leverage the existing technology to create a new solution for the purpose of demining agricultural fields so that the farmers coul
d get back to work producing food.

“My farmer clients talked about a critical problem – the impossibility of working on mined lands. Those who nevertheless risked going into the field were often blown up by mines, lost their equipment, or even their lives. Given the scale of mine pollution — the UN already called Ukraine one of the most mined countries in the world — farmers would have to wait for years for their turn to clear hundreds and thousands of hectares of land. So the need for alternative safe demining became obvious,” says Oleksandr.

The demining solution provides three levels of surveying of territories and disposal of dangerous objects:

First, the field is scanned by a drone equipped with appropriate sensors and equipped with a function to transmit the exact coordinates of the location of explosive devices with geo-reference. It detects explosives at a depth of up to 1 meter. Any mine is neutralized by a demining robot and certified sappers.

Next, a remote-controlled tractor with a trailed protection system goes to the field, it processes the topsoil, which guarantees the safety for future operations.

The tractor works in autonomous mode without an operator in the cab, preventing any further injury to the operator. In addition, the equipment is equipped with protective equipment that works according to the principle of a mine trawler. This process guarantees that nothing dangerous will remain in the ground. The system provides for automatic work on large areas with an accuracy of 2 cm along a given route. The tractor passes the field at a speed of 5 km/h, and is able to survey 20 hectares of land in a 10-hour working day, according to the company.

A customized autonomous autopilot is used and can bypass obstacles in the field. The tractor is equipped with additional armor plates to protect the tractor against mines and improvised explosive devices.

Mike Oitzman is Editor of WTWH’s Robotics Group and founder of the Mobile Robot Guide. He can be reached at mo******@wt*******.com.

Alameda County Water District

June 8, 2023

Consent Calendar

• Ratification of Payment of audited demands dated May 5, May 12, May 19, and May 26, 2023
• Resolution Establishing Fiscal Year 2023/24 Appropriations Limit
• Resolution adopting an Updated District Statement of Investment Policy
• Resolution approving and authorizing the designation of certain products by Specified Brand or Trade Name 5
• Authorization of purchase order for Disposal of Excavation Materials
• Authorization of purchase order for District Vehicle
• Authorization of purchase orders for Negotiated and Bid Water Treatment Chemicals
• Resolution approving change to the Lawn Be Gone Rebate Program Terms and amending the District’s Rate and Fee Schedule 5
• Authorization to enter into participation agreements with the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency for Fiscal Year 2023/24 Water Use Efficiency Programs and Related Services
• Authorization of amendment to Professional Services Agreement for the Blending Facility SCADA Replacement Project
• Resolution approving an updated Statement of Reserve Fund Policy
• Authorization to Execute an Amended and Restated Letter of Understanding for shared representation on the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority
• Authorization of Agreement for Procurement of Distribution Transformer for the Groundwater PFAS Treatment Facility, Phase 1

President Paul Sethy               Aye

Aziz Akbari                             Aye

James Gunther                        Aye

Judy Huang                             Absent

John Weed                              Aye

Climate Ready Fremont

By Jack Alcorn

Environmental sustainability conserves natural resources, protects local ecosystems and supports health and wellness. Fremont’s Environmental Sustainability Commission (ESC) advises the City Council on emerging policy issues related to environmental sustainability.

ESC members are appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of a majority of the City Council. Most members serve four-year terms of office. ESC members serve without pay.

Duties for Environmental Sustainability Commission members include:

• Proposing updates to Fremont’s Climate Action Plan for the City Council
• Recommending recycling and waste diversion policy to the City Council
• Providing public education to stimulate participation in sustainability efforts
• Maintaining a forum to receive public comment on environmental sustainability

The work of the Commission is coordinated by the Sustainability Division of Fremont’s Community Development Department. Division staff have prepared a public-facing draft of the 2023 Climate Action Plan (CAP) update, entitled Climate Ready Fremont. The Plan provides a series of local climate adaptation measures to be undertaken through the year 2030. It will replace the first Climate Action Plan adopted by Fremont’s City Council in 2012.

Climate Ready Fremont focuses on local climate response actions for residents and City operations. The Plan includes the following strategies:

• Clean and Renewable Power
• Home Electrification
• Fossil Fuel Phase-Out
• Resource Conservation & Zero Waste

Throughout the Plan development process, the ESC has received presentations from collaborating partners and field experts, held community workshops and solicited public input through online community forums. Climate Ready Fremont is the City’s pathway to a low-carbon, sustainable and resilient future.

Some of the public input for the Climate Ready Fremont plan requested urban farming and heat reduction practices such as increasing tree cover; installing reflective roofs; and using cool pavements. Other stakeholders, including environmental and community organizations, suggested increased electric vehicle charging capacity and storm drain trash filters.

The work of the ESC has enabled numerous community agency collaborations. The Fremont School District has committed to a “reusables” utensil program in school cafeterias to promote zero plastic waste. East Bay Community Energy and the ESC are identifying sites for more electric vehicle charging stations.

Other cities like Hayward and San Leandro are also developing climate action plans Their efforts include community sola
r projects and a styrofoam ban. Other innovative approaches to mitigate climate impacts in the Bay area include eco-friendly air conditioning solutions such as evaporative coolers or “swamp coolers.”

The Climate Ready Fremont plan will be presented to City Council on June 20. A public comment period of at least 30 days will likely follow. The ESC hopes to have a final plan ready for adoption by the Council in the fall.

The Environmental Sustainability Commission meets the first Thursday of the month in March, June, September, and December. Meetings are held at the Development Services Center, 39550 Liberty Street, Fremont. For meeting information call (510) 494-4438.

Hayward City Council

June 6, 2023

Consent Items

• Adopt a resolution rescinding implementation of Level 2 of the City of Hayward’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan
• Authorize a one-year extension of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Hayward Area Shoreline Planning Agency
• Authorize a contract amendment with JP Morgan Chase, N.A. for Banking and Cash Management Services for an additional three-year term
• Adopt a resolution: (1) Authorizing the reallocation of $2 Million in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds for a Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Program; and (2) Authorizing loans including subordinating, extending, or modifying repayment terms to provide down payment assistance loans in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000 per loan
• Preliminarily approve the Engineer’s Report and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024; and set June 27, 2023, as the Public Hearing date for such actions for Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District No. 96-1, Zones 1 through 18 8
• Preliminarily approve the Engineer’s Report and Levy Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024 for Maintenance District No. 1 – Storm Drainage Pumping Station and Storm Drain Conduit Located at Pacheco Way, Stratford Road and Ruus Lane, and set June 27, 2023, as the Public Hearing date
• Preliminarily approve the Engineer’s Report and Levy Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024 for Maintenance District No. 2 – Eden Shores Storm Water Facilities and Water Buffer, and set June 27, 2023, as the Public Hearing date
• Authorize Amendment No. 1 increasing the contract amount for Newton Construction & Management for the Tenant Improvements and Workspace Reconfiguration for Fire
• Authorize a Professional Services Agreement with Samsara Inc. and an effective term length through FY 2026
• Approve Plans and Specifications, and Calling for Bids for the FY23 Median Landscape Improvement – Phase 2
• Authorize a contract with HdL Coren & Cone for Property Tax, Information and Audit Services
• Authorize a contract with MuniServices for Municipal Sales Use Tax Management and Auditing Services
• Approve an amendment to the City of Hayward Salary Plan for Fiscal Year 2023
• Authorize a Professional Agreement for auditing services with Maze & Associates
• Approve updates to the City’s Strategic Roadmap

Mayor Mark Salinas               Aye

Angela Andrews                     Aye

Ray Bonilla                             Aye

Dan Goldstein                         Aye

Julie Roche                              Aye

George Syrop                          Aye

Francisco Zermeno                  Aye

Newark City Council

May 25, 2023

Presentations

• Introduction of Newark’s newest superintendent Dr. Penelope Deleon
• Commendation for Stephanie Schubert Newark Teacher of the Year of Birch Grove Intermediate School

Public Hearings

• Hearing to consider property owners’ objections to the 2023 Weed Abatement Program and instruction to the Superintendent of Streets to abate the public nuisances. Passed.
• Consider adopting an ordinance establishing a Planned Development Overlay District and adopting a resolution approving a Planned Development Plan, Design Review, Minor Use Permit, and a Vesting Tentative Map and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration supported by an Initial Study in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act for a 118-unit residential development located at 38288-38594 Cedar Boulevard. Passed.

Other Business

• Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contractual Services Agreement with RHAA Landscape Architecture & Design for the update of the 2017 Citywide Parks Master Plan and approving an amendment of the 2022-2024 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2023. Passed.
• Adopt a resolution approving an exception to the 180-day wait period for the post-retirement employment of Joella Kapu as an extra-help rehired annuitant Public Safety Dispatcher. Passed.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of audited demands
• Waive full reading, conduct second reading by title only, and adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 15.04 General Provisions, and Chapter 15.44, Green Building and Construction and Waste Recycling, of the Newark Municipal Code to align with State requirements
• Waive full reading, conduct second reading by the title only, and adoption of an ordinance re-adopting Chapter 2.50, “Military Equipment Use Policy,” to the Newark Municipal Code
• Adopt a resolution approving amendment to the Contractual Services Agreements with Bear Electrical Solution, Inc. and Cal Lighting & Signal Maintenance for additional traffic signal and street light maintenance services and amendment of the 2022-2024 Biennial and Capital Improvement Plan
• Adopt a resolution accepting the subdivision improvements for Trat 8462 Pomegranate, a 21-unit residential subdivision located at 6179 Robertson Avenue

Mayor Michael Hannon          Aye

Vice Mayor Sucy Collazo       Aye

Luis Freitas                             Aye

Mike Bucci                              Aye

Matthew Jorgens                     Aye

San Leandro City Council

June 5, 2023

Presentations

Jessica Rogers awarded with the Mayor’s Award for Kindness

Action Items

• Ordinance to terminate the City’s Eviction Moratorium effective July 31, 2023.

Ordinance approved as drafted 6-0-1 (Reynes absent)

Consent Calendar

• Approve a Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for the proposed Interim Navigation Center/Shelter Project at the Nimitz Motel located at 555 Lewelling Blvd
• Amend the Consulting Services Agreement with Intercare Holdings Insurance Services, Inc. for Workers’ Compensation Third Party Claims Administration Services
• Authorize joint application to and participation in the Homekey Program Round 3 for an interim shelter/navigation center and conversion to permanent supportive housing
• Authorize Consulting Services Agreements with DKS, Fehr & Peers, and W-Trans for On-Call Transportation Engineering Consulting Services for three years with each firm
• Award a $893,400 construction contract to Sposeto Engineering Inc. for the Curb Ramp Upgrades for Annual Street Seal 2021-2023 Project
• Authorize a submission request to The Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Transportation Development Act Pedestrian/Bicycle Project funding to install pedestrian improvements
• Amend the existing Consulting Services Agreement with Building Futures with Women and Children to support the operations of interim housing at two Locations in San Leandro
• Authorize a Cost-Neutral License Agreement with East Bay Community Energy, a joint powers authority, for installing, operating, and maintaining electric vehicle fast charging stations at multiple City of San Leandro Municipal Facilities
• Authorize a Maintenance Agreement with 13847 San Leandro Partners LLC for Maintenance of the San Leandro Senior Community Center Parking Lot
• Approve a Consultant Service Agreement with Ready To Launch Research, to Conduct Focus Group Qualitative Research with the community and key stakeholders in English, Mandarin, and Spanish, and with City staff to develop a Library Services Strategic Plan
• Approve a Fifteenth Letter Amendment to the Franchise Agreement for Solid Waste, Recyclables, and Green Waste Services between the City of San Leandro and Alameda County Industries, Inc.
• Amend the Confidential Employee Group Salary Schedule to adjust the salary range for the Deputy City Clerk classification

Mayor Juan Gonzalez             Aye

Bryan Azevedo                       Aye

Celina Reynes                         Absent

Victor Aguilar                         Aye

Fred Simon                             Aye

Xouhoa Bowen                       Aye

Pete Ballew                             Aye

San Leandro School District seeks Recreation and Parks Commission Representative

Submitted by City of San Leandro

San Leandro Unified School District Board of Education is seeking nominations from individuals who wish to represent the school district on the San Leandro Recreation and Parks Commission (RAPC).

Applicants must be registered voters and residents of San Leandro who can demonstrate involvement in community service, schools, and Recreation and Parks activities and who have the ability to be a strong liaison between the District and Commission.

The successful candidate will be expected to attend the commission’s monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of the month (plus potential ad hoc meetings) as well as monthly meetings to report to the school board.

The application link is available on the District’s website at www.slusd.us. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 19.

Alameda County Fire Log

Submitted by Alameda County Fire Department

Monday, June 5

• At 5:00 a.m. ACFD responded to an outside fire located at the former Blue Dolphin restaurant at the San Leandro Marina. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the dock area. The cause is undetermined at this time. No reported injuries to the community or Firefighters.

Thursday, June 8

• At 11:11 p.m. ACFD responded to an Overnight Commercial Fire on the 2400 block of Castro Valley Blvd. in Castro Valley. The fire was extinguished with no injuries.

BART Police Log

Submitted by BART PD and Les Mensinger

Friday, June 2

• At 8:01 p.m. a man identified by police as Cornell Brown, 38, of Oakland was contacted for fare evasion at Milpitas station and taken into custody. Brown was booked into Santa Clara County Jail for an outstanding warrant.

Saturday, June 3

• At 2:11 p.m. a woman identified by police as Kristen Foreman, 41, of Oakland was arrested in front of Union City station for probation violation. Foreman was issued a prohibition order and booked into Santa Rita Jail.

Sunday, June 4

• At 9:28 p.m. a man identified by police as Stephen Genetti, 35, out of San Fernando was detained for fare evasion into Bay Fair station. Genetti was arrested for two active warrants and booked into the Santa Rita Jail.
• At 10:16 p.m. a man identified by police as Javier Saavedra, 30, was taken into custody at Castro Valley station and booked into Santa Rita Jail for an outstanding warrant. Saavedra was not in possession of valid fare media.

Monday, June 5

• A man police identified as Christopher Anthiney Boscano, 43, was contacted for fare evasion at Fremont station. He was arrested for resisting arrest and battery on a police officer. A prohibition order was issued to Boscano.

Tuesday, June 6

• At 4:35 a.m. a person police identified as Sulthan Ayubzai, 33, of Fremont was contacted on a welfare check in the bus zone of Fremont station. Ayubzai was arrested and booked at San Rita Jail for entering a transit property without permission and interruption of the transit facility operation.

Wednesday, June 7

• At 12:55 a.m. officers located an unresponsive male in the middle of the parking lot of the Bay Fair station suffering from an apparent drug overdose. Officers administered two doses of NARCAN. The male became responsive, refused any further medical assistance and left the scene.

California Highway Patrol Log

Submitted by Hayward Area CHP

Wednesday, May 31

• At approximately 4:17 p.m. Officers assigned to the CHP Hayward Area Office were advised of a freeway shooting that occurred on Interstate 238 northbound, near East 14th Street.

Upon Officers’ arrival, they located one victim who did not sustain any injuries as a result of this shooting. The CHP Hayward Area is investigating this incident.

Currently, a suspect has not been identified. Any assistance from the public in gathering additional details surrounding this shooting is appreciated. If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the CHP Hayward Area Office at (510) 489-1500.

Fireworks in Union City: Stay Safe and Sane

Submitted by Union City Police Department

As the 4th of July draws near, Union City wants to remind everyone that only “Safe and Sane” fireworks are allowed between July 1st and July 4th from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on private property. Illegal fireworks will not be tolerated! Individuals possessing or using illegal fireworks may be fined up to $1,000.

Many Americans, including children, are injured and/or disfigured each year due to the destructive power of fireworks. Union City Police Department (UCPD) wants you to enjoy the upcoming 4th of July celebration responsibly and safely.

Brush up on Union City’s safety guidelines:

• Only “safe and sane” fireworks are allowed in the City of Union City
• They can only be used from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. between July 1st and July 4th
• They are only allowed on private property. They are not allowed on sidewalks, in streets, or in parks.
• Make sure to keep pets indoors when using fireworks. Do not point fireworks toward people, and maintain a safe distance after lighting.
• Soak used and unused fireworks in water before discarding them.
• Report illegal fireworks to UCPD at (510) 471-1365.

The Police and Fire Department will respond to all complaints involving the use of fireworks. Individuals who use illegal fireworks and/or misuse “Safe and Sane” fireworks may be subject to citation and/or arrest. The Police and Fire Department will also be issuing citations to property owners and tenants who allow the use of illegal fireworks on their property or property under their control.

Our goal for 2023 is to report that the City of Union City suffered no injuries or damage to buildings due to the use of fireworks.

Many pets become so frightened by the noise and commotion of the fireworks that they run from familiar environment and people, and sadly become lost. Here are some ways to keep them safe:

• Keep pets inside.
• Keep windows closed.
• Ensure pets have ID tags.
• Comfort pets with treats and toys
• Walk pets beforehand.
• Play music to combat outside noises.

(Source ASPCA, the Humane Society of the United States) 

To learn about fireworks regulations in our city, please visit: https://www.unioncity.org/394/Fireworks-Regulations

To report firework violations, call 1 (510) 471-1365, NOT 9-1-1

Fremont Fire Log

Submitted By The Fremont Fire Department

Sunday, June 4

• At 4:24 p.m., Fremont and East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) firefighters responded to a vegetation fire at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area. The fire was contained to 1.3 acres within the Rare Fruit Tree Grove area and did not threaten any structures. There were no reports of injuries to firefighters, EBRPD personnel or park visitors. The cause of the fire is under investigation by EBRPD Police Department due to the fire taking place on EBRPD property.

Wednesday, June 7

• At 6:30 p.m., Fremont Firefighters responded to a wind driven vegetation fire on northbound I-880 between the Mowry off-ramp and cloverleaf area. Crews contained the half acre fire using approximately 2,500 gallons of water. No reports of injuries. The cause is under investigation.

Thursday, June 8

• A traffic collision at the intersection of Besco Dr. and Porter St. resulted in a vehicle crashing into the garage of a one-story, single family home. At 5:27 p.m., Battalion 5, Engine 53, Rescue 60, and Truck 51, Fremont PD and Falck Ambulance responded to the residential intersection to find that the occupants of the vehicles involved did not sustain any injuries and neither did the residents of the impacted property.

Due to the utilities being knocked out as a result of the vehicle colliding into the garage, the residence was deemed temporarily uninhabitable, resulting in the displacement of a family of four. Firefighters shored the garage area, preventing further structural damage to the residence.

The Red Cross was contacted to support the family with temporary shelter. The cause of the traffic collision is under investigation.

Sign up to observe National Night Out in Fremont!

Submitted by Fremont Police Department

Join Fremont Police, Fremont Fire, and City of Fremont staff along with community organizations, in celebrating the 40th Annual National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, August 1.

Participate in National Night Out by organizing a block or neighborhood party. Many will organize barbecues or ice cream socials where neighbors share good food, laughter, and updates on what is happening in the neighborhood. National Night Out provides the opportunity for neighbors to get to know each other and sends a message to criminals that the community will look out for each other. Throughout the night, police will visit registered parties to share information, network, and answer questions that community members may have.

Fremont Police, Fremont Fire, and City staff plan to visit NNO parties between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., pending available staffing and any calls for service or critical incidents requiring City resources. If interested in a visit, you must indicate the request on your registration.

If you plan to block off your street for your celebration, you will need to obtain a block party permit from the City of Fremont by contacting Spencer Shafsky at (510) 494-4452 or SS******@fr*****.gov. The cost of the permit is $20.

The deadline to register or to apply for a permit to block off your street is 5 p.m. on June 30, 2023. Registered h
osts will be contacted approximately 2-3 weeks prior to the event date, and will be invited to pick up a bag of information from Fremont Police Department prior to the event.

If you have questions about National Night Out in Fremont, please call Fremont Police Department’s Community Engagement Unit at (510) 790-6740.

National Night Out 2023

Tuesday, Aug 1

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Registration Deadline

Friday, Jun 30

5 p.m.

(510) 790-6740

www.fremontpolice.gov/community/events/national-night-out

Newark police to participate in Special Olympics law enforcement torch run

Submitted by Newark Police Department

Newark Police Department will raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) by participating in the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run on Thursday, June 22.

The Torch Run features more than 3,500 law enforcement personnel from hundreds of local agencies carrying the Special Olympics Flame of Hope throughout Northern California. The Torch Run will culminate at the annual Summer Games, held this year from June 23-25 at Santa Clara University. Summer Games is the largest local Special Olympics event and brings together more than 1,000 athletes and coaches from 20+ counties to compete in multiple sports.

The Northern California Torch Run began in 1996 and has raised more than $20 million for Special Olympics through the run itself, plus multiple other fundraisers throughout the year. Learn more at www.SONC.org.

The Newark Police Department takes pride in the long-standing tradition of participating in the Special Olympics Torch Run. This annual tradition showcases our dedication to inclusivity. We cherish these moments of unity, as they embody the spirit of community and remind us of the power of collaboration. In Newark, the Police Department is more than just law enforcement; it’s a beacon of friendship and support for all.

The mission of SONC is to create an inclusive community where people with and without disabilities can make connections, develop healthy lifestyles, achieve success, and experience the joy of sports. Special Olympics Northern California offers free year-round sports training and competitions for more than 27,000 participants along with inclusive schools’ initiatives, critical health and wellness programs and leadership training.

More information on SONC may be found by visiting www.sonc.org and on Facebook/Twitter @SONorCal and Instagram @SpecialOlympicsNCA.

Newark Police Department’s donation page: link: https://p2p.onecause.com/letrtorchrun/team/newark-police-department-3

Former Pioneer Football Coach on College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

Submitted by CSUEB Athletic Communications

This week, the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Football Hall of Fame announced the names placed on the 2024 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Former Cal State East Bay head coach, the late Darryl Rogers, was one of nine coaches in the category of Football Bowl Subdivision Coach Candidates on the ballot.

Rogers coached the Pioneers in 1965, which was his first head coaching role in college football. While directing the Pioneers that season, Rogers led the team to three shutout victories, including a 7-0 season-opening victory over Pomona.

He went on to a successful head coaching career at Fresno State (where he also played as a wide receiver before coaching in Hayward), followed by San Jose State, Michigan State and Arizona State, amassing 129 wins. While at MSU, he earned a Big Ten Coach of the Year honor in 1977 and in the following season, was named National Coach of the Year by Sporting News.

Through June 30, members of the NFF and current College Football Hall of Fame members are eligible to vote for the current ballot. Following a vote, tabulations will be submitted to the NFF’s Honors Court for deliberation and final selection.

The 2024 College Football Hall of Fame Class will be announced in early 2024.

Honor Roll

American International College

Spring 2023 Dean’s List

• Danica Johnson of Fremont

Hofstra University

Spring 2023 Dean’s List

• Shawna Raeside of Fremont
• Varun Sridhar of Fremont

Pennsylvania Western University

Spring 2023 Dean’s List

• Lahari Sajja of Fremont

The Citadel

2023 Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Graduate

• Austin Miles-Curtsinger of Newark

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

2023 Graduates

• Mckenna Conners of Fremont
• Vinit Majmudar of Fremont
• Arthi Seetharaman of Fremont

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Build more parks not new freeways

Our community supports access to nature and we are blessed with regional parks like Coyote Hills, Vargas Plateau, and Mission Peak. The City of Fremont should provide street parking so everyone can have access to nature, not just those who live next door to one of these parks.

But the city council appears to be turning its back on healthy parks and limiting street parking to keep out visitors. On May 9, 2023, several council members kowtowed to anti-park activists demanding to ban all street parking near Mission Peak. They want free parking permits for residents only as described at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/23jmxv9p. The ban on on-street parking would create an exclusive country club ambiance for the gated communities of Hidden Valley and Vineyard Heights while harming public health for less-advantaged communities elsewhere in Fremont.

The city is also restricting 30 on-street parking spaces at Vargas Plateau Regional Park near the gate at Canyon Heights and Pickering Ave. The New Year’s Eve landslides have closed the Morrison Canyon trail leading to Vargas Plateau from central Fremont, but the city has dragged its feet with no announced schedule for repairing and reopening the hiking trail. It’s time to prioritize multimodal trail repairs for hiking and biking, not just road repairs for motorists.

In late 2022, the park district bulldozed 50 free parking spaces at the main entrance to Coyote Hills Regional Park, and the city banned
another 50 on-street spaces on the north side of Commerce Drive. Lifting the parking restrictions on streets near Coyote Hills would support visitors and bird watchers who go to the park before 8 a.m. and after 8 p.m. when the parking lots are closed.

Many of Fremont’s business parks don’t have sidewalks, so the city needs to build more multimodal streets in high-tech commercial zones that will support pedestrians not just cars.

The city council has announced plans to construct a new $500-million freeway along Mission Blvd. between I-880 and I-680. By 2032, less than a decade from now, the “CA-262” freeway would divide the Warm Springs community and wreak havoc on local shops and restaurants. Our city council would sacrifice the underrepresented community of Warm Springs to pursue the illusory pipe dream of alleviating congestion in Mission San Jose and facilitating mega-regional cargo and truck movement between San Joaquin Valley and the South Bay.

More traffic volumes would generate additional freeway noise and pollution that will degrade the environment of Warm Springs. You can submit your comments to the CalTrans freeway planners during the preparation of a draft freeway environmental impact review at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/3y56kyh9. The deadline for comments is June 16, 2023.

The city council as it is presently constituted is openly working against the best interests of our residents by moving forward with the monstrous Warm Springs freeway and restricting street parking at regional parks. Let’s invest in our parks to maximize recreation, and educate our young about the power of nature. Let’s stop constructing new urban freeways to save Warm Springs, and encourage more people to get out of their cars

William Yragui

Mission Peak Conservancy

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Hidden Valley Trail At Mission Peak – Wheelchair Accessibility And More

As summer approaches, the weather calls for hiking and rolling on the trails while soaking up the bright sunshine. As we have a wheelchair user in our family, we always try to go for short and accessible hikes as a family activity. This time we thought of attempting the Hidden Valley Trail of Mission Peak regional reserve. We knew we might cover about a mile but wanted to check out to what extent it is wheelchair accessible.

Mission Peak is one of the finest hikes in the Bay Area. It is a very beautiful country hike through the hidden valley trail in the midst of the city with a stunning view of the whole Bay Area from the top. The view changes depending on the time of the year. In spring you can enjoy lush green surroundings, whereas in fall you can enjoy beautiful fall colors from the top. Rolling pastures with grazing cows, wild turkeys, and ground squirrels all make up the landscape. You can also visit during sunset for a magnificent view.

The hike to the top is around three miles. There are two staging areas from where you can start the hike/roll—Stanford Avenue and Ohlone College. Stanford Avenue is the main one, and there is a parking lot there which gets full very early in the morning. There are a couple of Handicapped Parking Spots in this area.

The hike begins through a swinging gate on the Hidden Valley Trail. This trail is broad and comfortable at this point for wheelchair users to roll. There are six benches along the route to the peak, giving you a chance to rest and enjoy the view along the way. For the first 0.3 miles, the trail is flat and relatively easy for a wheelchair to roll. After crossing the cattle gate it starts to ascend, but it is still doable for a wheelchair user with a little push.

The first bench is at 0.75 miles and has a view of the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Wheelchair users can either stop at this point, or they can try to get up to the 1.5 mile mark slowly with some help. At this point, you have reached the third bench. This is a beautiful spot to relax and enjoy the view. From this point, wheelchair users can take the loop and start their descent to Stanford Avenue. The downslope is fairly easy but rollers need to be very careful with speed as the wheelchair might topple.

Hikers who plan to reach the summit may continue. There is a restroom at 2.6 miles, and then to reach the peak, it’s a steep gravel incline. The summit has beautiful 360 degree views.

Wheelchair accessibility

• There is wheelchair-accessible parking in the lot.
• Make sure to use the accessible bathroom before you start.
• There are dirt and gravel roads on which you need to be careful.
• You can also use a powered wheelchair.
• Carry more than two gallons of water to stay hydrated.
• Cross the cattle gate carefully as the gaps are wide. It’s better to go backward on a wheelchair so that the larger wheels are used to navigate.

Annanya Bhattacharya Ghosh

Fremont

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Punctured pipe

Fremont residents,

Are you aware that companies, particularly cable companies, can come from Southern California and work on Fremont’s city sidewalks without a permit?

Then—if there is any damage, no one can go to the city to get help because there are no permits issued to the responsible cable company.

My water pipe was punctured, and the cable lines are next to the water pipe under the sidewalk. But there was no permit issued to determine the responsible cable company. I had to pay about $500 to a company to detect the leak, and about $9,000 to a contractor to repair the pipe.

My insurance company needs the name of the responsible cable company, but what can be done without the knowledge of a permit issued by the city?

1. Siha

Fremont

Woman walking on California beach finds ancient mastodon tooth

Associated Press

A woman taking a Memorial Day weekend stroll on a California beach found something unusual sticking out of the sand: a tooth from an ancient mastodon.

But then the fossil vanished, and it took a media blitz and a kind-hearted jogger to find it again.

Jennifer Schuh found the foot-long (.30-meter) tooth sticking out of the sand on May 26 at the mouth of Aptos Creek on Rio Del Mar State Beach, located off Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz County on California’s central coast.

“I was on one side of the creek and this lady was talking to me on the other side and she said what’s that at your feet,” Schuh recounted. “It looked kind of weird, like burnt almost.”

Schuh wasn’t sure what she had found. So she snapped some photos and posted them on Facebook, asking for hel
p. The answer came from Wayne Thompson, paleontology collections advisor for the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Thompson determined that the object was a worn molar from an adult Pacific mastodon, an extinct elephant-like species.

“This is an extremely important find,” Thompson wrote, and he urged Schuh to call him. But when they went back to the beach, the tooth was gone. A weekend search failed to find it. Thompson then sent out a social media request for help in finding the artifact. The plea made international headlines.

On Tuesday, Jim Smith of nearby Aptos called the museum. “I was so excited to get that call,” said Liz Broughton, the museum’s visitor experience manager. “Jim told us that he had stumbled upon it during one of his regular jogs along the beach, but wasn’t sure of what he had found until he saw a picture of the tooth on the news.”

Smith donated the tooth to the museum, where it will be on display Friday through Sunday. The age of the tooth isn’t clear. A museum blog says mastodons generally roamed California from about 5 million to 10,000 years ago. “We can safely say this specimen would be less than 1 million years old, which is relatively ‘new’ by fossil standards,” Broughton said in an email.

Broughton said it is common for winter storms to uncover fossils in the region and it may have washed down to the ocean from higher up.

Schuh said she is thrilled that her find could help unlock ancient secrets about the peaceful beach area. She didn’t keep the tooth, but she did hop on Amazon and order herself a replica mastodon tooth necklace. “You don’t often get to touch something from history,” she said.

It’s only the third find of a locally recorded mastodon fossil. The museum also has another tooth along with a skull that was found by a teenager in 1980. It was found in the same Aptos Creek that empties into the ocean.

“We are thrilled about this exciting discovery and the implications it holds for our understanding of ancient life in our region,” museum Executive Director Felicia B. Van Stolk said in a statement.

Just keep swimming: SoCal study shows sharks, humans can share ocean peacefully

By Stefanie Dazio

Associated Press

You’re gonna need a bigger … drone.

That’s right, “Jaws” fans. Researchers at California State University, Long Beach-based Shark Lab used drones to study juvenile white sharks along the Southern California coastline and how close they swim to humans in the water.

Turns out, it’s pretty close. Almost within the bite radius.

Still, it’s safe. There were no reported shark bites in any of the 26 beaches surveyed between January 2019 and March 2021, according to the Shark Lab.

The juvenile white sharks mostly grouped together in two locations – in southern Santa Barbara County and central San Diego County – the researchers discovered through roughly 1,500 drone flights over the two years. Adult white sharks are generally solitary animals.

In those two spots, the juvenile sharks swam near humans on 97% of the days surveyed, the researchers wrote in a paper published Friday. The sharks often swam within 50 yards (45.72 meters) of the wave breaks – closest to surfers and stand-up paddle boarders.

“Most of the time water users didn’t even know the sharks were there, but we could easily see them from the air,” said Patrick Rex, a Cal State Long Beach graduate student who led the study.

The researchers confirmed that surfers, swimmers and sharks can coexist peacefully but “we never expected to see so many encounters every day with no incidents” of bites, said Chris Lowe, a marine biology professor and the Shark Lab’s director.

“It’s not just about sharks, it’s about people,” Lowe said. “This study may change people’s perception of the risk sharks pose to people that share the ocean with them.”

So just keep swimming.

Continuing Events

 

Tuesdays

Poker Tournaments

6:00 pm

Weekly tournaments for beginner or a seasoned player

The Clubhouse Bistro & Bar

4020 Technology Pl., Fremont

(510) 651-2500

bit.ly/3GllRwI

Wednesdays

Trivia Night R$

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Play & win prizes

The Clubhouse Bistro & Bar

4020 Technology Pl., Fremont

(510) 651-2500

fremontclubhouse.com

First Wednesdays

Talkin’ Dirt R

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Online gathering of gardeners.

Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont (LEAF) Center

36501 Niles Blvd., Fremont

bit.ly/3UPp51i

 

Wednesdays

Ping Pong

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Activities for people with Parkinson

Age Well Center at South Fremont

47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont

(510) 742-7529

mt*****@fr*****.gov

Wednesdays

Zumba Gold $

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Workout while dancing

Age Well Center at South Fremont

47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont

(510) 742-7529

Wednesdays

Tropics Bingo

7:00 pm

Flash games

Tropics Mobile Home Park

33000 Almaden Blvd., Union City

(510) 471-8550

Thursday – Sunday

Animal Feeding

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Feed livestock and learn about their favorite food

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(888) 327-2757

Admission fee
applies

Thursdays

International Folk Dancing in Mandarin R$

11:30 am – 12:50 pm

Member: $35

Non-Member: $55

Age Well Center at South Fremont

47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont

(510) 742-7529

Thursdays

Chair Yoga R

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Breathing and stretching techniques

Age Well Center at South Fremont

47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont

(510) 742-7529

Thursdays

Chronic Pain Support Group

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Group guidance from Stanford Pain Management Clinic

Online Events

(510) 790 – 6600

For zoom link: ag************@fr*****.gov

Thursdays & Saturdays

Story Time

10:30 am – 11:00 am

Picture book story time

Banter Bookshop

3768 Capitol Ave. Ste. F., Fremont

(510) 565-1004

bit.ly/3VFpbcz

Fridays and Saturdays

Telescope Viewings

7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Experience the awe and wonder of the universe

Chabot Space and Science Center

10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland

(510) 336-7300

bit.ly/3pehdLx

 

Saturdays

Laugh Track City $

8:00 pm

Series of improvised games and scenes

Made Up Theatre

4000 Bay St. suite B., Fremont

(510) 573-3633

bit.ly/3HKIhsa

First and Third Saturdays

Pacific Bus Museum $

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Open house

Pacific Bus Museum

37974 Shinn St., Fremont

bit.ly/41oKS25

Mondays & Thursdays

Fruit Tree Gleaning

9:00 am – 10:30 am

Donate fresh fruits from your garden

LEAF CR Stone Garden

55 Mowry Ave., Fremont

bit.ly/42e4FlR in**@fr*********.org.

Mondays, April 17 – December 8

Job Lab

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

One-on-one help for jobseekers

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 667-7900

bit.ly/3mbW8Qz

Monday – Friday, June 5 – July 14

Imaginook Summer Camp R$

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Six weeks of arts and crafts camps

Imaginook

39675 Cedar Blvd., Newark

(214) 864-5133

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Kids ages 5-18

Monday – Friday, June 5 – August 18

Code Ninjas Union City R$

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Interactive experience for children interested in coding and STEM

Code Ninjas

1772 Decoto Rd., Union City

(510) 585-9945

rb.gy/e6d1o

Ages 5-14.

Tuesdays, April 4 – September 5

Lego & Duplo Time

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Create your own design using your imagination and engineering skills.

Centerville library

3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont

(510) 795-2629

Tuesdays, June 6 – June 27

Student Friends Summer Volunteer Training

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Must submit an application prior to attending training.

Hayward Public Library

888 C St., Hayward

(510) 293-8685

rb.gy/y2knu

ar*************@ha********.gov

Email for application

 

First and Third Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Trivia Night

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Gather your team, grab some beers, and compete to win prizes.

Drake’s Brewing Company

1933 Davis St. #177, San Leandro

(510) 568-2739

bit.ly/3U31xWD

 

First Wednesday & Third Sunday, April 16 – November 19

Shinn House tour

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Visit Shinn House on a docent led tour

Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum

1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont

(510) 790-5541

bit.ly/3TWli28

 

Wednesdays, April 5 – September 6

Board Game Night

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Play board games with family, friends, or make new friends

Centerville library

380
1 Nicolet Ave., Fremont

(510) 795-2629

bit.ly/3VTzrhF

Wednesdays, April 26 – September 6

Manitas en Acción

04:00 pm – 05:30 pm

Reading out loud, learning about the culture, and other hands-on crafts in Spanish

Newark Public Library

37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

(510) 284-0675

 

Wednesdays, December 07 November 22

Qi Gong Meditation & Exercise Classes

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Relieve Stress and anxiety by joining Falun Dafa classes

Milpitas Public Library

160 N Main St., Milpitas

(408) 262-1171

 

Second Wednesdays, June 7 – October 4

The Literary Corner: A Fiction Book Club

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

A monthly literary fiction book club for adults.

Book for June 7: Andrew Sean ‘Greer’s Less’

Hayward Public Library

888 C St., Hayward

(510) 293-8685

https://rb.gy/dgun1

ri************@ha********.gov

 

Thursdays, Fridays, & Sundays, April 13 – June 30

Historic Days

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Involve in activities like ride a train, tour the museum, and more

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(888) 327-2757

Admission fee applies

First and Third Fridays, December 16 – June 16

Mobile Food Distribution

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Available for first 80 families

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

Please bring your own reusable bag

Line up starts at 9:30

Fridays & Saturdays, April 25 – August 31

Your Wildest Dreams, an exhibit

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

An exhibit of wildlife’s paintings by Rita Sklar

Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center

4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward

(510) 670-7270

Saturday – Saturday, June 3 – August 1

Summer Library Program

During library hours.

Reading and activities programs for all ages all summer long.

San Leandro Library

300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro

(510) 577-3970

rb.gy/wc5b5

Kk*****@sa********.org

Saturdays, June 3 – September 30

Summer Music Series R$

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Get ready to groove, dance, and sing along to your favorite tunes all summer long!

The Clubhouse Bistro & Bar

4020 Technology Pl., Fremont

(510) 651-2500

rb.gy/iw8sc

Excluding July 1 and September 2

 

Wednesdays, June 7 – June 28

Summer 2023 Find your voice

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Read- Alouds for grades K-4

Milpitas Public Library

160 N Main St., Milpitas

(408) 262-1171

rb.gy/lh46r

Thursdays, June 8 – August 10

Connections Through Music (Special Needs Friendly)

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Musical experience designed for children with special needs, open to children of all abilities!

Ages 5-14. Caregivers must be present

Newark Public Library

37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

(510) 284-0675

rb.gy/8ttqt

ne***********@ac*******.org

Thursday, June 1 – Tuesday, August 15

AC Library’s Summer Adventure

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Get an Adventure Guide for activities, reading, and more to receive a book gift and prize drawing entries.

rb.gy/vmtw6

Available at libraries in Alameda County

Saturdays, June 10 – August 26

Computer Crew Teen Tech Help

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 667-7900

rb.gy/cmfwa

ca**********@ac*******.org

Mondays – Fridays, June 12 – August 11

Little Steps STEAM Preschool Summer Camp R$

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Explore new activities, learn new skills, make new friends

For children ages 3-6

37957 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont

(510) 955-1150

rb.gy/iqti1

in**@li****************.com

 

Mondays, June 12 – June 26

Uke Can Do It! for Families R

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Check out a ukulele and learn to play in our beginner ukulele class!

John Pappas Legacy Room

(510) 881-7953

Weekes Branch Library

27300 Patrick Avenue, Hayward

(510) 782-2155

https://rb.gy/als6o

em**********@ha********.gov

Tuesdays, June 13 – July 27

Crafternoon

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Drop in during the program time frame and complete a craft at their own pace.

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 667-7900

ca**********@ac*******.org

rb.gy/e49ev

Second Tuesdays, June 13 – January 9

Monthly Covid and Flu Vaccine Clinic

3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Get free Covid Booster, appointments suggested

Newark Public Library

37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

(510) 284-0675, 510-268-210

rb.gy/5w4kj

Wednesday, June 14 – December 27

Little Bookworms Storytime

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Come read, sing, and be silly with us

Cherryland Community Center

278 Hampton Road, Hayward

(510) 626-8522

rb.gy/5nlam

sa********@ac*******.org

Thursdays, June 15 – June 29

CleanStart Mobile Hygiene Unit Visit

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Providing hygiene services to the unhoused.

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400, (510) 745-1444

rb.gy/lbz7c

fr*****@ac*******.org

Fridays, June 16 – June 30

Bouncing Babies Storytime R

10:15 am – 11:15 am

Sing songs and hear stories with your baby.

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

rb.gy/iam33

fr**************@ac*******.org

Thursdays, June 15 – July 6

Chess Pop Up Classes for Kids

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Kids under 10 learn how to play chess

Centerville library

3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont

(510) 795-2629

rb.gy/us13w

fr*****************@ac*******.org

Thursdays, June 15 – December 21

Social Work Services for the Homeless

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Highly skilled Social Worker staff will address a variety of services.

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

rb.gy/loewm

fr*****@ac*******.org

Mondays- Fridays, June 5 – August 18

Code Ninjas Fremont R$

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Learning experience for children interested in coding and STEM

Ages 5-14

Code Ninjas Fremont/Warmsprings

46525 Mission Blvd., Fremont

(510) 400-1466

rb.gy/w63ym

Wednesdays, June 7 – June 28

African Dance and Culture R$

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Experience the joy and vitality of African Dance

Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth

40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont

(510) 790-6606

rb.gy/xvkzu

Thursday-Saturday, June 8 – August 5

I Dream of Color

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Paintings and textiles by Jennifer Benzaca

Olive Hyde Art Gallery

123 Washington Blvd., Fremont

(510) 791-4357

rb.gy/ct6aq

Second and Third weekends, March 11 – October 29

Public weekend train ride $

9:30 am – 5:00 pm

1.5 hour round trip on steam and/or diesel operated trains

Departures: 10:30 am & 1:00 pm

Niles Canyon Railway

6 Kikare Rd., Sunol

(510) 996-8420

Online booking: ncry.org

Tuesdays – Saturdays, May 2 – June 24

“Hawaiians in Hayward”

During library hours

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage art exhibit

Hayward Public Library

888 C St., Hayward

(510) 293-8685

bit.ly/4142uQr

Fridays, May 5 – October 20

Fremont Street Eats $

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Food trucks and community fun!

Fremont Downtown Event Center

3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont

(510) 742-7510

bit.ly/2VfuSgv

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, June 13 – August 3

Free Recreational Summer activities in Fremont R

9:00 am – 10:30 am

2nd
– 5th grad: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

6th – 8th grade: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Session 1: Jun 13 – June 29

Session 2: July 18 – August 03

Limited space, registration going on now.

Brichfield Park

24438 Santa Clara St, Hayward

(510) 881-6700

bit.ly/3NZJ4cr

Wednesday – Tuesday, May 10 – July 18

A Thread Through Time

During Senior Center hours

Textile Art by Anita Carse

Hayward Area Senior Center

22325 North 3rd Street, Hayward

(510) 881-6700

bit.ly/423u8hH

Friday & Saturday, May 26 – August 26

Hayward Live

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Musicians, artists & vendors performing live, creating art pieces,

All activities will take place on the sidewalks, bump-out patios, and parks along B Street

Downtown Hayward

B St., Hayward

hayward-ca.gov/hayward-live

Third Saturdays, June 17 – December 16

Music Hour at the Library

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Relax and enjoy the music while reading your favorite book

Union City Library

34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City

(510) 745-1464

rb.gy/hwcv8

un**************@ac*******.org

Saturdays

Divine Satsang Sabha

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Know techniques of living a virtuous, harmonious, & meaningful life

SMVS (Shri Swaminarayan Mandir)

36665 Cedar Blvd, Newark

(650) 585-5325

bit.ly/4380OGV

Sundays, May 21 – July 16

Creative Hands Exhibit at Dove Gallery

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Featuring a wonderful collection of art depicting hands creative endeavor

Park Victoria Baptist Church back Parking lot

Dove Gallery

875 S Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas

(408) 464-5011

Do**@Pa**********.org

Upcoming Events

 

Tuesday, June 13

Jonathan Foster Music $

7:00 pm

Acoustic singer-songwriter Jonathan Foster performance

The Bistro

1001 B St., Hayward

(510) 833-3470

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Tuesday, June 13

Drummm

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Interactive drum playing session for all ages and abilities.

Centerville library

3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont

(510) 795-2629

fr*****************@ac*******.org

https://rb.gy/nsgnl

 

Tuesday, June 13

Curbie visits Mia’s Playground

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Your curbside library, is coming to a neighborhood near you!

Mia’s Playground

28377 Huntwood Ave, Hayward

https://rb.gy/milt2

Tuesday, June 13

Student Friends Summer Volunteer Training

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Training for Student Friends Teen Volunteers for Summer 2023

Hayward Public Library

888 C St., Hayward

(510) 293-8685

ar*************@ha********.gov

https://rb.gy/32ncz

Tuesday, June 13

Stories & Crafts with Ms. Jennifer

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Stories, songs, and crafts with Ms. Jennifer

Newark Public Library

37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

(510) 284-0675

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ne***********@ac*******.org

Parent presence required.

Wednesday, June 14

Bubble Show with Sterling the Bubblesmith

1:00 pm -2:00 pm

Wondrous bubble experience featuring bubblesmith, Sterling Johnson!

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 667-7900

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ca**********@ac*******.org

Wednesday, June 14

Family Storytime

10:30 am – 11:00 am

Family storytime at the library.

Union City Library

34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City

(510) 745-1464

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un**************@ac*******.org

Wednesday, June 14

Yoga in Hindi $R

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Build your strength, balance, and flexibility through yoga

Age Well Center at South Fremont

47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont

(510) 742-7529

https://rb.gy/zznlv

Bring your own mat

Wednesday, June 14

Free Downsizing + Home Organization Seminar R

6:45 pm – 8:30 pm

Advice from organizing professionals on decluttering, disposing of items, and more

Cole Hall

First United Methodist Church

2950 Washington Blvd., Fremont

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Thursday, June 15

MPX Vaccinations R

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Receive MPX Vaccinations

Skywest Golf Course Facility

1401 Golf Course Road, Hayward

(510) 954-0560

tinyurl.com/MPX-Skywest

Thursdays, June 15

Game Day

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Children and their families are invited for an afternoon of video games

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 667-7900

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ca**********@ac*******.org

Friday, June 16 – Sunday, June 18

James and the Giant Peach Kids Jr. $R

6:00 pm

Adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure.

Heirloom East Bay

9990 Crow Canyon Rd., Castro Valley

(669) 287-5743

Friday, June 16

Silent Disco for Teens R

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Dance party featuring music through headphones

San Felipe Community Center

2058 D St, Hayward

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(510) 881-6700

Ages 13-18

Saturday, June 17

Farmyard Games

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Learn about games from old-fashioned times

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(888) 327-2757, (510) 544-2797

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Admission fee applies

Saturday, June 17

Plant & Cutting Swap

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Swap with other gardeners in our community

Centerville library

3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont

(510) 795-2629

rb.gy/8r4vj

fr*****************@ac*******.org

Saturday, June 17

Queer Comics Expo

11:30 am – 4:30 pm

Celebrate creativity, inclusion, diversity, and art

San Lorenzo Library

395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo

(510) 284-0640

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sa********@ac*******.org

Saturday, June 17

Storywalk along the Marsh

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Explore the wonders of the marsh

Coyote Hills Visitors Center

8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont

(510) 544-3220

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Parking fee applies

Saturday, June 17

People of Color Walks and Talks – Pollinator Palooza

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Learn about local pollinators

Coyote Hills Visitors Center

8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont

(510) 544-3220

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Parking fee applies

Saturday, June 17

Fabulous Frogs

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Learn about frogs and make a craft

Coyote Hills Visitors Center

8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont

(510) 544-3220

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Parking fee applies

Saturday, June 17

Botanical Illustration with Joyce R

11:00 am – 12:15 pm

Learn about botanical illustration

Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont (LEAF) Center

36501 Niles Blvd., Fremont

Materials provided

Saturday, June 17

Farm Chores For Kids

10:30 am – 11:00 am

Learn how to run a farm through fun activities

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(888) 327-2757, (510) 544-2797.

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Admission fee applies. Disabled accessible.

Saturday, June 17

Bleary Vision by Curtis Manning R

3:00 pm

A drama about complicated family dynamics

Hayward Public Library

888 C St., Hayward

(510) 293-8685

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Saturday, June 17

Bike & Auto Swap Meet

8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Bike and Auto Swap meet. Come help with mural restoration project

Larry Orozco Teen Workshop

33623
Mission Blvd., Union City

(510) 675-5487

Ro*****@un*******.org

Instagram @ibikeunioncity

Saturday, June 17

Beginning Yoga R

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Join Sejal and learn about meditation and yoga philosophy.

Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont (LEAF) Center

36501 Niles Blvd., Fremont

Bring your own mat

Saturday, June 17

Comedy Shorts Night R

7:30 pm

Watch comedies such as The Rink starring Charlie Chaplin and Neighbors starring Buster Keaton.

Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum

37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont

(510) 494-1411

Saturday, June 17

Hayward Juneteenth Celebration

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join for a Juneteenth celebration featuring the West Coast Blues.

Hayward City Hall

777 B St., Hayward

(510) 583-4000, (510) 472-8800

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Saturday, June 17 & June 24

Free Summer Stage Reading Series

3:00 pm

Offer feedback on three shows by local playwrights.

Hayward Public Library

888 C St., Hayward

(510) 293-8685

Sunday, June 18

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Showing of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 667-7900

Sunday, June 18

Nature Stories: Dragonflies

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Learn about the wonders of nature through stories.

Sunol Regional Wilderness Visitor Center

1895 Geary Rd., Sunol

(510) 544-3245

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Parking fee applies

Parent participation required, for children 5+

Sunday, June 18

Juneteenth Celebration Hike

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Explore the wonders of Coyote Hills and acknowledge truth in history

Coyote Hills Visitors Center

8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont

(510) 544-3220

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Parking fees apply

Sunday, June 18

Hugs & Quiches for Dad

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Show your love for dad with food

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(510) 544-2797

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Admission fee applies

Sunday, June 18

Meet the Chickens

10:30 am – 11:00 am

Check out our coop full of chickens!

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(510) 544-2797

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Admission fee applies. Disabled accessible.

Tuesday, June 20 & June 27

Tween Art Series – Botanical Print Doodle Art R

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Make botanical print doodles with pens, paper and leaves

Newark Public Library

37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

(510) 284-0675

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ne***********@ac*******.org

Science for Kids: Nature Treasure Hunt R

Tuesday, June 20

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Look for objects outside the library together in a fun STEM activity

Fremont Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1421

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fr**************@ac*******.org

For ages 6 and up

Summer Concerts

Milpitas Summer Concert Series

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Free admission excluding July 4

June 16

Purple Haze

Sunnyhills Albert Augustine Jr. Memorial Park

Cortez St. & Coelho St.

July 4

Sacred Fire Band

Milpitas Sports Center Complex

1325 E Calaveras Blvd.

July 21

Jordan T

Pinewood Park

Starlite Dr. & Lonetree Ct.

August 4

Billy Martini Show

Milpitas Sports Center Complex

1325 E Calaveras Blvd.

August 5

Other People’s Money

Milpitas Sports Center Complex

1325 E Calaveras Blvd.

www.milpitas.gov/milpitas/departments/recreation-services

Alameda County Fair concerts

8:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. nightly (except July 4)

7 p.m. Gates Open

June 16: Con Funk Shun

June 17: Yachtley Crew – The Titans of Soft Rock

June 18: Bee Gees Gold

June 21: Jesse McCartney

June 22: Ashanti

June 23: Quiet Riot

June 24: Queen Nation

June 25: Mi Banda El Mexicano

June 28: Joe Nichols

June 29: E-40

June 30: Gin Blossoms

July 1: George Michael Reborn

July 2: Purple Reign – Prince Tribute

July 3: LANCO

July 5: Night Ranger

July 6 LeAnn Rimes

July 7: Mirage, Visions of Fleetwood Mac

July 8: Super Diamond – The Neil Diamond Tribute

July 9: Karla Perez as Selena

Alameda County Fairgrounds Amphitheatre

Gates 8 & 12 off Valley Ave., Pleasanton

(925) 426-7600

https://alamedacountyfair.com/

Hayward Municipal Band Summer Concerts in the Park

Sundays, June 18 – July 9

Hayward Memorial Park, Tony Morelli Bandstand

4176 Mission Blvd., Hayward (Behind Hayward Plunge)

Groovin’ at the Grove

Fridays; 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

4 p.m. Gates Open

Bring a blanket or low-backed chair

June 16

5 p.m. One More Time

6 p.m. ZEBOP!

June 30

5 p.m. Mike Torres Band

6 p.m. The Servants

July 14

5 p.m. Randy Lira’s All-Stars

6 p.m. Evolution

July 28

5 p.m. OMT Band

6 p.m. Tortilla Soup

Shirley Sisk Grove, NewPark Mall

2086 NewPark Mall Rd., Newark

https://www.newark.org/

Pacific Commons Summer Concerts

Fourth Fridays

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

June 23 – Andre Thierry

July 28 – Neon Velvet

August 25 – East Bay Mudd

September 22 – The Cheeseballs

The Block near Koja Kitchen

43440 Boscell Rd., Fremont

pacificcommons.com

Central Park Summer Concert Series

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

June 29 – CC Segar

July 13 – Melody Makers

July 20 – Pride & Joy

July 27 – Touch of Class

August 3 – Idea Band

August 10 – Flock of Seagirls

Central Park Performance Pavilion

40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont

(510) 790-5541

www.fremont.gov

H.A.R.D and Hayward Odd Fellows Summer Concert Series

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Sundays, August 6 – September 24

(no concert September 3)

Hayward Memorial Park

24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward

Summer Outdoor Movies

Movie Night Out

8:30 p.m.

$10; register ahead of time

June 9

Jurassic World Dominion

Dixon Landing Park

1771 Milmont Dr., Milpitas

June 23

Soul

Sinnott Park

Tahoe Dr., Milpitas

July 14

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank

Peter Gill Memorial Park

Santa Rita Dr. & Paseo Refugio

July 28

Ant Man & the Wasp

Higuera Adobe Park

Wessex Pl., Milpitas

www.milpitas.gov

Family Movie Nights

Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks

June 13

Strange World

8 p.m.

Halycon Park

July 11

Family Camp

8 p.m.

Chabot Park

July 28

Minions: Rise of Gru

7 p.m.

Farrelly Pool

$3 pre-registration, $6 at the door

August 8

8 p.m.

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

Washington Manor Park

www.sanleandro.org/377/Recreation-Human-Services

Free Outdoor Movies

8 p.m.

Bring picnic dinner, low-back chairs or blankets, and flashlights

June 23

Lightyear

Mr. Eden Park

July 21

DC League of Super Pets

San Lorenzo Community Park

August 18

Turning Red

Castro Valley Community Park

September 8

Hotel Transylvania 4

Meek Park

www.haywardrec.org

Free Outdoor Movie Night

Friday, July 7

6:30 p.m. start; movie at sunset

Food trucks, bounce houses, crafts, games

Bring blankets or low-back chairs

Newark Community Center Park

35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark

Bark After Dark

8 p.m.

Bring low-back chairs and/or blankets. Pets must remain on leashes

July 7

Secret Life of Pets

July 14

Air Bud

July 21

Disney’s Bolt

July 28

Lady and the Tramp

Kennedy Community Park

1333 Decoto Rd., Union City

Classic Movies Under the Stars

$5 Barbara Lee Senior Center Member; $10 Non-Member

Register online or at the Senior Center

July 21

8:30 p.m.

A League of Their Own

Cardoza Park

August 18

8:30 p.m.

Grease (1978)

Barbara Lee Senior Center

www.milpitas.gov