Coastal Cleanup 2023
By Staff
Saturday, September 23 is “Coastal Cleanup Day” in California! Help remove trash and plastic pollution at beaches and waterways throughout local cities and park districts. Pre-registration is recommended, but some events accept walk-ups as well. Cleanups run from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. Below are a few cleanups around the East Bay Area, with registration links.
View a map of all Coastal Cleanup locations at: https://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html
Castro Valley Creek & Trail
Join Clean Water Volunteers in collaboration with Friends of San Lorenzo Creek for Coastal Cleanup. Meet at the trail next to the KFC at 3625 Castro Valley Boulevard. Volunteers must be age 10 and up. Bring water and a snack. Register on Eventbrite.
https://2023castrovalleycoastalcleanup.eventbrite.com/
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge
Use Google maps to navigate to 1 Marshlands Road, and follow the signage to find parking. Arrive at 8:50 a.m. to allow time for check in. Water refill station and portable restrooms will be available on site. Register on Eventbrite.
https://www.fws.gov/event/california-coastal-clean
Fremont
Fremont is organizing cleanups at seven sites, including at Tule Ponds and Central Park near Aqua Adventure. Register at the City of Fremont website.
https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/events/coastal-cleanup-day
Hayward Shoreline
Join Hayward Shoreline Cleanup at 3050 West Winton Avenue. Register on the East Bay Regional Parks website at https://www.ebparks.org/get-involved/volunteer/coastal-cleanup; walkups are also welcome. Bring water, gloves, and sun protection.
Milpitas
City of Milpitas will be holding a cleanup at Los Coches Creek at 94 Dempsey Road. Volunteers should bring water; cleanup supplies will be provided. Please sign the waiver at https://cleanacreek.org/volunteer-info-2/. Register on Eventbrite or follow the link at https://cleanacreek.org/upcoming-events/.
Ride the Haunted Train through the forest at Ardenwood Historic Farm
Submitted by Jacque Burgess
The “Haunted Train” returns to Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont in October. The event has been closed since 2019 due to Covid concerns, but now it’s back better than ever! Tickets are on sale now, so get yours before they are gone on Eventbrite.com (search for Haunted Train).
The Haunted Train is a spooky (not scary) ride through the haunted forest at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont. This ride is designed especially for families with children under 12. Live actors supply the fun, and you will encounter the famous Witch of Ardenwood and other characters. There are colorful Halloween displays, a huge skeleton, giant pumpkins, and other surprises in between the scenes.
The Haunted Train has been supplying Halloween fun for all ages for 30 years. The experience is designed so that families can have a nighttime adventure appropriate for young children. Nothing will jump out or scare the little riders, and our goal is for children of all ages to have fun!
Ticket holders will also be treated to a display of huge, carved pumpkins by the award-winning Pumpkin Lady. She brings freshly carved pumpkins each weekend for everyone’s enjoyment.
The last time we held the Haunted Train, tickets sold out within days, so we recommend you get yours as soon as possible before they are all gone.
The Haunted Train operates on the two weekends before Halloween: October 20, 21, 22; and October 27, 28, 29. Trains will depart every 30 minutes beginning at 7 p.m. each night. The last train will depart at 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and 9 p.m. on Sundays.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Because the ride is at night, for safety reasons every child under the age of four must sit on an adult’s lap (which will also allow them to see over the sides of the train). The ticket price is $15 for ages three and up (ages two and under are free).
This event is a fundraiser for The Railroad Museum at Ardenwood, operated by the all-volunteer, non-profit Society for the Preservation of Carter Railroad Resources (SPCRR). Our volunteers preserve, restore and operate one-of-a-kind 19th century wooden railroad cars at Ardenwood Historic Farm, in association with East Bay Regional Park District. Our museum is a 501(c)(3) and all tickets are tax deductible.
Haunted Train at Ardenwood
Fridays – Sundays; Oct 20 – 22, Oct 27 – 29
First/last departures on Fri, Sat: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
First/last departures on Sun: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
(Trains depart every 30 minutes)
Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont
(510) 544-2797
Tickets: $15 at www.eventbrite.com search for “Haunted Train”
Walk and bike through Niles Canyon
Submitted by Kathy Kimberlin
Don’t miss the opportunity to walk and bike Niles Canyon. The “Niles Canyon Stroll & Roll” is a biennial event where Highway 84/Niles Canyon Road is closed to vehicular traffic. This is an opportunity for people to walk and bike safely through the canyon with their friends and family.
Stroll & Roll was started in 2015 by the late Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle and former Supervisor Scott Haggerty in an effort to promote an initiative to create a Class 1 Trail through the Niles Canyon. The current Supervisors David Haubert-D1 and Elisa Marquez-D2 carry on this tradition and look forward to seeing you at the event!
Here’s some info for the day:
Event Schedule
Saturday, September 23
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.: Open only to cyclists
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Open to cyclists and pedestrians
Advisory
- No pets allowed
- Total length of the route is 6.4 miles one way and 12.8 miles round trip
Estimated round trip travel time:
- Walking: 4.5 hours (round trip)
- Biking: 1.5 hours (round trip)
- There will be two rest stops within the canyon with portable restrooms, water, and chairs
Free Shuttle
- Free shuttles will be running back and forth from the Stroll & Roll Niles/Fremont staging area and stops at Fremont Bart Station and Quarry Lakes.
- Shuttles will have accompanying bike trailers for those with bikes.
- The shuttle schedule is still being finalized. Please check back for updates.
NOTE: There are no shuttles on the Sunol side as there is a parking lot within close walking/biking proximity to the event.
Please visit the website https://www.84strollroll.com/ for full event details including fun activities on both ends of the Canyon in Sunol and in Niles.
Questions? Email the planning team at Di*******@ac***.org or Di*******@ac***.org.
Niles Canyon Stroll and Roll
Saturday, September 23
7 a.m. Event opens to bikes
8 a.m. Event opens to pedestrians
Fremont Staging Area: Niles Blvd. / Mission Blvd.
Sunol Staging Area: Downtown Sunol
Reclaiming 60’s Girl Groups’ Success in Oral History
By Charlene Dizon
Photos Courtesy of Alamy Stock and Joshua Simpson
Though music has been around for centuries, the history of many artists, particularly groups, often goes untold. For Hayward native Emily Sieu Liebowitz and co-author Laura Flam, unearthing the jumbled history of 1960s doo-wop girl groups became essential in ensuring that artists were given long overdue credit. Their book, But Will You Love Me Tomorrow? An Oral History of The 60’s Girl Groups, perfectly encapsulates the triumphs and tussles of several girl groups whose songs continue to be featured in media today.
Doo-wop—a mix of rhythm and blues, and gospel, usually with a lead vocal over backup vocals—became part of popular American culture after World War II. In pre-pandemic New York City, Liebowitz and Flam began attending doo-wop concerts together. These events birthed the beginning of their book. “We’re both huge fans of girl groups, so we wanted to learn more about the performers we were seeing,” Liebowitz says. However, when starting their research, the results were either shockingly sparse or nearly obsolete. Liebowitz and Flam quickly realized that this lack of information needed to be rectified and felt obligated to help bring these groups’ stories of success and hardship to light.
The project began in the spring of 2019. Liebowitz and Flam not only pored over autobiographies and musical historian books, but scheduled interviews with members of some of the 1960s’ most prominent girl groups, such as The Chordettes, The Chiffons, and The Marvelettes to name a few. Liebowitz states, “Researching was a joy. Once we talked with one person, they gave us other contacts to reach out to.” The research rhythm consisted of interviewing, transcribing, and putting chapters together. Each interview revealed what it was like for these young Black women making a musical mark during the Civil Rights movement.
With handfuls of successful Black female groups rising to the top in the 1960s, listeners at shows were finally seated together, regardless of race, for the first time. Girl group members, often young and still in school, were suddenly popular performers with access to recording studios and the latest fashions. However, the starlet life did not gleam as brightly as one might expect. During the 1960s, women were heavily expected to segue into marriage and motherhood. Furthermore, the lack of recognition for these girl groups was extreme. Liebowitz states, “The Shirelles had top hits from 1960 to 1963 and their songs are still used in countless things today, yet no one knows the group name or its members. A huge reason for this was solely that they were Black women, on top of societal pressures for women to not have careers and to lead domestic lives.”
Once the girl group era was “completed,” many of these members went on to have normal lives. A particularly interesting interview revealed that the lead member of The Chiffons, Judy Craig, never told her daughter that she had once been part of a girl group. Liebowitz says, “Judy’s daughter told us that she made her discovery when they were moving one day. There was a portrait of The Chiffons in their belongings. The movers recognized them but she had no clue, and that’s how she found out her mom was in this group.” Many of the interviewees were humble women who had gone on to have families, careers out of the public eye, and other valuable parts of life.
Despite these women still successfully carrying on post-stardom, Liebowitz and Flam wanted to create a proper opportunity for the recognition that these groups did not receive after their time in the spotlight. Liebowitz says, “It’s hard realizing that the progress we thought existed, due to our own privilege, hasn’t actually been linear. That’s what we encountered in our research: we didn’t know who these girls were or who sang on certain tracks.” For example, the song “Maybe,” originally sung by The Chantels, is more recognized by the public as sung by Janice Joplin, who performed a cover in the late 1960s. “These might seem like small injustices, but they’re not—because we don’t want to whitewash that history,” Liebowitz says, adding, “These girl groups made cultural contributions to society that have either gone unrecognized or gotten co-opted by someone else.”
But
Will You Love Me Tomorrow? shapes a safe space for 1960s girl group members to honestly share their whirlwind journey. Liebowitz says, “It was a real honor to bear witness to what these women went through. I hope that we can get to a place where some of the more major egregious erasures are remedied.” With this goal in mind, the book not only works towards rectifying these historical absences, but also celebrates the musical gifts of these talented women and appreciates the lifelong impact doo-wop continues to spread across all music genres.
To purchase But Will You Love Me Tomorrow? An Oral History of The 60’s Girl Groups, visit greenapplebooks.com or BooksonB.com.
Book Launch Event:
9th Ave: Laura Flam and Emily Sieu Liebowitz with Rocky Rivera
Tuesday, Sept 19
7 p.m.
Green Apple Books
1231 9th Ave., San Francisco
(415) 742-5833
https://www.greenapplebooks.com/event
No entrance fee
Chalk Art in the Park
Submitted by Ohlone Humane Society
On Saturday, September 23, Ohlone Humane Society will host a fun and colorful fundraiser at Niles Town Plaza. With each donation, attendees will receive a chalk goodie back and be assigned a sidewalk square to decorate. This event is pet- and family friendly.
Chalk Art in the Park
Saturday, Sept 23
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
37592 Niles Blvd, Fremont
ww.ohlonehumanesociety.org
Eleven (or Twelve) People
By Stephanie Gertsch
The photography exhibit “Eleven People” by portrait photographer Paul Mueller is currently on display at the Smith Center at Ohlone College. On Monday, September 11, Mueller gave a talk to students and answered questions about the exhibit.
One question was surprisingly obvious: Why does the exhibit “Eleven People” have 12 portraits? The answer is not too deep. When Mueller was planning how many prints would fit on each wall, he thought the longest wall would be able to fit five portraits. He later found the original plan had too much white space, and added a sixth. It was a mistake, but a funny one, so he kept the original name “Eleven People.” Mueller remarked, “Hey, how many artists in the room are perfect?”
Mueller describes his portrait taking as “compulsive experiences”—following opportunities where they appear. Some of his portraits are of acquaintances, while for others he approached strangers and respectfully asked whether they would be interested in posing. It can be a bit anxiety-inducing asking stranger to be the subject for a portrait, but Mueller is respectful of their time and gets right to the point. He says, “People can sense that it’s a sincere request. And they usually say yes.”
The portraits are taken in a variety of places, with some taken last year when Mueller was attending a workshop in London while on sabbatical. Through people recommending him to their friends, he was able to work with people in their homes. “In this way I got to go to people’s homes and meet people and see parts of London I normally wouldn’t be able to see.”
For this exhibit, Mueller chose portraits where he was about the same distance from the subject (showing approximately the top half of the person). He explains the effect: “What you see in this room is a relentless monotony of distance. All these people are staring at you from the same spot.”
It can definitely feel a bit intense to be in this small room, with subjects staring back at you in larger-than-life size. While it might be easier to walk by generic smiling faces, the variety of expressions, some serious, prompt more thought. Mueller says, “We’re all used to ‘smile for the camera,’ that kind of thing. I feel like that doesn’t always convey who we are. So I don’t tell them ‘Don’t smile,” I say, ‘I want to photograph you being you. You don’t have to put on a special expression for me.”
Eleven People
Mondays – Thursdays, through Oct 12
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Louie Meager Art Gallery, Ohlone College
43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont
www.ohlone.edu/art-gallery
www.paulography.com
ESL Tuesday chat is back in person!
Submitted by Alameda County Library
Starting Tuesday, October 3, the ESL Tuesday Chat program will be back in person!
ESL Tuesday Chat has been running for years at Fremont Main Library before (in person) and through the pandemic (over Zoom). People from around the globe have improved their spoken English by chatting about everyday topics with native speakers. These tutors are caring and devoted, and the chat takes place in a friendly, welcoming setting.
Let’s keep on chatting!
ESL chat
Tuesdays, starting Oct 3
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Fremont Main Library
Fukaya Room A
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont
(510) 745-1444
Ganesh Utsav
Submitted by Radio Zindagi 1550 AM
On September 23 and 24, Radio Zindagi will host the Ganesh Utsav festival at Newpark Mall in Newark. The two-day event will include a schedule of cultural performances, aarti and darshan rites, Dhol Tasha (percussion), Lezim (folk dance), food and shopping booths, community vendors, and kids’ zone. The Ganesh replica zone will showcase a variety of miniatures by Empowerly.
Ganesh Utsav
Saturday, Sept 23 – Sunday, Sept 24
10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
NewPark Mall, Newark
Lantern Festival
Submitted by Milpitas Recreation and Community Services
Celebrate the 2nd annual “Lantern Festival” this fall at Civic Center Plaza in Milpitas. The event will take place on September 29, the night of the full harvest moon. Activities will include cultural dancing by Viet Youth Entertainment and VietSteps, live music by The Tran Band, DJ, and kids’ crafts. Lantern kits, suitable for hanging in the plaza, will be available for purchase. A food truck will also be on site.
Lantern Festival
Friday, Sept 29
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Civic Center Plaza
457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas
(408) 586-3210
Mission Tour
Submitted by Olive Hyde Art Guild
On Thursday, September 21, Olive Hyde Art Guild (OHAG) is fortunate to have a tour and explanation of the art in the Mission San Jose Church. Even though it looks like it was built in the late 1700s, it is less than 50 years old. At that time, the rectory was moved south on Mission Boulevard to Anza so the church could be reconstructed on its original site.
The tour will answer several questions.
- What on the inside is from the original church?
- How was it made to look original?
- How was the church built originally, and what was saved or recreated in the new one?
The inside of the church is also artistically interesting. Some art is very old, and some is new. Jurek Zarzycki, one of our OHAG members and also a Mission docent, will interpret and educate us as we tour through the church.
There is a $10 suggested donation for this event.
RSVP to reserve your spot!
https://olivehydeartguild.org/news-events/upcoming-programs/
Tour of Mission San Jose Church
Thursday, Sept 21
Lunch at Mission Coffee: 12:30 p.m.
Mission Coffee Roasting Company
151 Washington Blvd., Fremont
Mission Church Tour: 2 p.m.
Old Mission San Jose
43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont
Location: Enter through the museum
(510) 791-4357
https://olivehydeartguild.org/
$10 suggested donation
Take advantage of Mutt Strut Early Bird pricing!
Submitted by New Haven Schools Foundation
Calling all pet lovers and furry friends! Get ready to showcase your style while contributing to a worthy cause at the upcoming New Haven Schools Foundation (NHSF) “Mutt Strut” event. Taking place on the scenic grounds of the historic Masonic Homes, nestled in the picturesque Union City foothills along Mission Boulevard, this event promises a day of excitement, camaraderie, and canine charm.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 7, and secure your tickets now to enjoy Early Bird Pricing until September 23.
Registration starts at 8 a.m., and attendees can enjoy coffee and breakfast burritos before the strut officially kicks off and dogs with their humans make the trek up to the Masonic Homes campus. Back at the park at the bottom of the hill, festivities continue with a pet kissing booth, community booths, pet trick contest, and pet costume contest.
All proceeds from this fun event will directly support foundation programs that supplement activities and educational programs for students and teachers in the New Haven Unified School District.
Mutt Strut
Saturday, Oct 7
8 a.m. – 12 noon
Masonic Homes
34400 Mission Blvd., Union City
(510) 909-9263
$25 for individuals and one dog – $45 family package
(Prices go up $10 on September 23)
Pacific Commons hosts The Cheeseballs in final summer concert
Submitted by Pacific Commons
Pacific Commons, a regional lifestyle center in Fremont, invites the community to the final concert in its summer series. The concert, performed by talented local funk, soul and R&B band The Cheeseballs, will be held on Friday, September 22, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Block Plaza near Koja Kitchen.
This concert is free and open to the public; no pre-registration is required. For more information, visit https://pacificcommons.com/events-and-promotions.
Pacific Commons Final Concert
Friday, Sept 22
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Pacific Commons
Concert Held in The Block Plaza near Koja Kitchen
43440 Boscell Rd., Fremont
Red Cross urgently needs donors for national blood shortage
Submitted by Martin Gagliano
The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage. Fewer donors than needed gave this summer, drawing down the national blood supply and reducing distributions of some of the most needed blood types to hospitals. Hurricane Idalia further strained the blood supply with blood drive cancellations and reduced blood and platelet donations in affected areas.
Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, and there is an emergency need for platelet donors and type O blood donors to make an appointment to give now to ensure patients across the country continue to receive critical medical care.
When Idalia slammed into the Southeast – leading to widespread power outages, travel hazards and flooding – the storm also forced the cancellation of over a dozen blood drives and caused hundreds of blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. This compounded a shortfall of about 30,000 donations in August. Right now, blood product distributions to hospitals are outpacing the number of blood donations coming in.
The Red Cross needs blood and platelet donors now. Schedule an appointment to give by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
In thanks for helping rebuild the blood supply, all who come to give throughout September will receive a coupon for a free haircut by email, thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/RaceToGive.
To donate blood visit: www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
Closure of State Route 84 between Old Canyon Road and Sunol Main Street, September 23
Submitted by Kathy Kimberlin
Caltrans has approved the closure of State Route 84, also known as Niles Canyon Road, in both directions from Old Canyon Road in Fremont to Main Street in Sunol for the Niles Canyon Stroll & Roll on Saturday, September 23.
Niles Canyon Road will be completely closed in both directions beginning at 4 a.m. on Saturday, and will be reopened to traffic later that day at 4 p.m. Main Street in Sunol from Kilkare Road to Niles Canyon Road will also be closed during these hours. Local traffic on Old Canyon Road in Fremont will be permitted. Residents are cautioned to expect delays during road closure hours.
During this closure, the County of Alameda and local government agencies will host the biennial Niles Canyon Stroll & Roll. The event provides residents an opportunity to bike or walk Niles Canyon Road vehicle free to learn about an effort to install a Class 1 trail. More about the event and trail can be found at https://www.84strollroll.com/.
Alameda County thanks motorists and residents for their patience during this event.
Detours:
Traffic from SB Rte 238 (Mission Blvd)
Via: Continue SB Rte 238
On-Ramp to NB I-680
NB I-680
Off-Ramp to EB Rte 84
Traffic from Sunol and Pleasanton Sunol Rd
Via: EB Rte 84 (Niles Canyon Rd)
On-Ramp to SB I-680
SB I-680
Off-Ramp to NB Rte 238 (Mission Blvd)
NB Rte 238
WB Rte 84
Traffic from SB Rte 680 and WB Rte 84
Via: Continue SB I-680
Off-Ramp to NB Rte 238 (Mission BIvd)
NB Rte 238
Traffic from Palomares Road
To Fremont: Use I-580 EB to SB I-680
To Tri-Valley: Use I-580 EB
To Hayward/Union City: Use I-580 WB to SB Rte 238 (Foothill/Mission Blvd)
Please drive with caution. Slow for the Cone Zone and Be Work Zone Alert.
For real-time traffic, view the Caltrans QuickMap at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
SAVE Evening of Empowerment
Submitted by SAVE
SAVE’s (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments) mission is to provide safety, support, and resources for people to live free from Intimate Partner Violence and engage communities in the work to end violence. From operating a 24/7 crisis line, to providing a shelter for survivor families, ongoing case management, and inspiring youth leaders, we have been providing services in the community for the last 47 years.
We will be holding our annual fundraiser “An Evening of Empowerment” on Sunday, October 1. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, cocktail hour, 3-course dinner, and silent and live auctions. This year’s exquisite venue, Casa Bella, is nestled in the heart of downtown Sunol. We look forward to a spectacular event in support of the services SAVE provides for the community.
An Evening of Empowerment
Sunday, Oct 1
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Casa Bella
11984 Main St., Sunol
SAVE contact: (510) 574-2250
https://save-dv.org/event/2023gala/
Individual ticket: $125
Soar into Excellence online auction supports local teachers
Submitted by Hayward Education Foundation
Join Hayward Education Foundation for exciting opportunities to m
ake a difference in the lives of Hayward’s youth!
Our online auction, “Soar into Excellence 2023,” will be held from September 21 to 26. By participating in this event, you’ll be contributing towards equipping teachers with essential tools and resources, empowering students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and creating a vibrant learning environment for all. Your generous bids and support will help us reach more schools, classrooms, and students, providing them with equal opportunities to excel and pursue quality education. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a brighter future for Hayward’s children.
And save the date for our 40th Anniversary Party on October 19, at Hayward City Hall Council Chambers area. We will have food, drinks, and entertainment.
Soar into Excellence online auction
Thursday, September 21 – Tuesday, September 26
Artists sought for new Stack Center murals
Submitted by City of Hayward
City of Hayward is inviting applications from artists to design and paint two murals on the outside of the Matt Jimenez Community Center, the future site of the Stack Youth and Family Center. One of the most requested community features for the new center has been public art that reflects the local culture and history.
The themes for the two murals were identified by neighborhood youth during a five-month participatory design process. The first mural, roughly 700 square feet, will depict community members thriving through a diverse range of multi-cultural recreational opportunities, including sports to tie into the gymnasium. The second mural, roughly 350 square feet, will depict indigenous food heritages from around the world to tie into the commercial kitchen.
The murals are funded through a Clean California grant that the city received through Caltrans to clean and beautify public spaces in underserved communities. The $2.6 million grant will also fund major external improvements such as environmentally sustainable landscaping, including rainwater and runoff-water retention systems, and a new community events plaza.
The full Stack Center campus will encompass the existing Matt Jimenez and Eden Youth and Family Centers and is the culmination of a decades-long dream to create a neighborhood anchor that will be a cultural center, service hub, and economic catalyst. Phase I construction will begin in the next few months.
Submissions will be reviewed by a Selection Committee of community members from South Hayward, non-profit partners, and city staff members. For more information, visit the Artist All-Call page on the City of Hayward website. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on October 2.
Stack Center Mural Call for Artists
Deadline: Monday, October 2 by 5 p.m.
www.hayward-ca.gov/business/doing-business-with-hayward/artist-all-call
Why modernizing infrastructure will benefit our future water supply
Submitted by California Department of Water Resources
The State Water Project moves life-sustaining water across the state for 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland. It supplies families, businesses, crops, and industries with safe and affordable water.
Without modernization of our infrastructure, climate-driven weather extremes and seismic threats will affect how we can deliver this water, risking human health and safety, urban and agricultural economies, and the cost of water to communities.
The modernization work required includes physical infrastructure improvements to how we capture and move water during high flow weather events to store for later use during dry periods. Improving the way we move water with a proposed tunnel system, called the Delta Conveyance Project, will help protect against interruptions in water deliveries due to earthquakes and the effects of climate-driven weather extremes like rising sea levels and extreme weather.
“Isn’t there another way?” or, “Why can’t we just conserve more?” While alternative supplies and conservation are extremely important for regional sustainability overall, they don’t directly address the functionality of the State Water Project. Modernizing the State Water Project, by adding new water intakes and creating a new way to move water, does two important things:
- Adapts to climate-driven weather extremes by adding flexibility in how the water moves
- Protects against supply disruptions caused by nearby earthquakes
Climate change models indicate that more precipitation will fall as rain in the winter months. The state expects to see more runoff and river flows in the winter than in past years. Infrastructure built to accommodate seasonal patterns of the past cannot accommodate the flashy winter flows that are becoming more common.
Local water agencies across the state are working hard to fortify their respective water supply portfolios, including the 18 State Water Contractors participating in the proposed Delta Conveyance Project. This project neither precludes nor replaces those much-needed efforts.
Californians are no strangers to thinking big and taking on tough challenges, especially when it comes to protecting health and safety. There are cities, small towns and retail water agencies across the state that rely in part on the State Water Project, and they are counting on this proposed infrastructure modernization project to help ensure a stable water supply for their communities into the future.
The proposed Delta Conveyance Project will make the necessary modernizations to the State Water Project to promote sustained reliability. The Department of Water Resources will continue to pursue this and other projects that allow California to prosper and thrive.
California Department of Water Resources
https://water.ca.gov/deltaconveyance
Wellness at Work
By Anne Chan, PhD, MFT
The American Psychological Association (APA) recently conducted a survey of over 2,500 employ
ees across America. Here are some highlights from the findings of this extensive survey. First, the good news. More than three-quarters of the participants reported that their work was meaningful and valued. Given that most of us spend a substantial percentage of our time at work, it is heartening to know that most Americans find meaning in their work and feel valued for their contributions. More good news: a very high percentage of workers (over 85%) appear to be very or somewhat satisfied with their relationships with coworkers and supervisors.
Unfortunately, not all is rosy and cozy on the American work front. Despite the fact that many report feeling that their jobs are meaningful, just as many are suffering from stress at work. About three-quarters of those surveyed were affected by work stress in the last month. Even more troubling is the finding that almost 60% are experiencing symptoms consistent with burnout, such as lack of motivation, anger, and being exhausted emotionally. This could be due to a toxic work environment or being bullied at work, which 20% of the respondents reported suffering from.
Some experts have proclaimed the Great Resignation to be over—even so, a third of all the respondents in the APA survey intend to look for a new job in the new year. Those who reported that their employers do not provide mental health support are even more likely to look for greener pastures—almost 60% of this group say that they will look for a new job in the new year.
A troubling finding from this survey is that certain demographics reported feeling unsupported and a sense of not belonging. Younger workers, Blacks, Hispanics, and LGBTQ+ workers were more likely to report that they did not feel like they belonged or that they felt unsupported at work.
The findings from this study provide critical takeaways for senior leadership to consider in shaping workplaces. Here are my recommendations of actionable steps leaders and managers can take to retain valued employees:
Provide mental health support
Employees value psychological wellness at work. A whopping 92% of those surveyed reported that it is important that their companies value and provide support for psychological wellness and mental health. Unfortunately, less than half of the respondents said that their employers offer mental health insurance benefits.
Support a healthy work/life balance
Psychological wellness also includes a healthy work life balance and time off from work. Employees are clear about the importance of having their off-time respected. Ninety-five percent of survey participants stated the importance of companies respecting their off time. Unfortunately, a significant percentage reported that their bosses do not respect their personal time.
Allow for flexibility at work
Flexibility at work was another attribute highly valued by participants. However, only a small percentage of the respondents enjoyed days without meetings (21%), a four-day week (17%), or mental health days (15%). By offering flexible work options, employers would be creating healthier workplaces where employees would be more motivated to work and be loyal to the company.
Create a healthy workplace with attention to DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility) concerns
Marginalized groups reported that they felt unsupported and a sense of not belonging at work. These feelings can lead to unhappiness and burnout, which translates to reduced productivity and higher turnover for the company. Having a DEIA-friendly workplace can increase the health and wellbeing of the workplace for everyone, not just those with DEIA concerns. This would actually help the company bottom line.
There is much that employers can do to create healthy, happier workplaces that protect the mental wellbeing of workers. A healthy work environment doesn’t just benefit employees. Indeed, happy employees tend to be loyal employees who are productive, motivated, and are more likely to stay long-term with a company. I hope that the findings from this survey will inspire senior leadership to take action on improving mental wellness for their employees.
Anne Chan is a career consultant and licensed psychotherapist in California. She specializes in helping people find happiness in their careers and lives. You can reach her at an*********@gm***.com
News and notes from around the world
Submitted by The Association of Mature American Citizens
The lion gave up
Margot Lowe and guide Witness Mathebule were on safari near the Arathusa Safari Lodge in South Africa when they came across a herd of feeding hyenas. The critters suddenly stopped eating; they sensed danger. Out came the video camera and, sure enough, a large and scary lion entered the scene. The hyenas scattered but not fast enough for all of them to get away; one member of the herd was too slow and was singled out by the lion. But the big cat hesitated when it saw the hyena clan had turned around and was about to attack. It gave the lion’s captured prey enough time to get away. Watch the savage attack on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRVcgbFQxY0
Rubber duckies
The citizens of Belfast, Maine are scratching their heads for a third year in a row. This time of the year, in 2021, a lone “Giant” plastic duck made its first appearance in Belfast harbor; the word, “Joy,” was written on its chest. The Joy duck and a second inflatable duck showed up last year; the second duck bore the words “Greater Joy” on its chest. This year a third Giant ducky joined the clan; it bore the words, “Greatest Joy.” Anybody know who’s responsible for these joyous rubber duckies? View the joyous ducks on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxYaIvU-lmk
Tricky awards
It happened in Australia. Noeline Cassettari’s pal, Megan Reimann, earned a Guinness World Records title for her cow’s bovine tricks. Not to be outdone, Nicole showed off the tricks that her miniature horse and her pet sheep were able to do and bagged two Guinness titles. Her mini-horse, Rose, was able to do 13 tricks in sixty seconds and Beanie, the sheep, completed 11 tricks in one minute. Watch the talented sheep on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=De2mhwhu_ok
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.
The Robot Report
AST
M developing standards for assembly robots
By Steve Crowe
ASTM International’s robotics, automation, and autonomous systems committee is seeking participation in the development of proposed standards for testing and recording assembly capabilities of robot systems.
According to ASTM member Kenny Kimble, a mechanical engineer with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the proposed standards will provide a reliable and repeatable means for testing the assembly capabilities of robot systems. The proposed standards also include a practice for recording the testing setup and configuration so that users can create and compare test results across the robotics community.
“The proposed standards will be most useful to robotics research labs, both academic and industry-based, that are regularly working with manufacturing assembly operations,” said Kimble. “Manufacturers can use the standards to benchmark robot performance as well as compare results to encourage innovation and solve manufacturing problems.”
Kimble notes that the task group is particularly looking for participation from the manufacturing industry in the development of these standards.
“Manufacturers deal directly with the current problems involved in robot assembly,” says Kimble. “They are also some of the most primary users of the already-available NIST assembly test boards referenced in the proposed standards.”
ASTM welcomes participation in the development of its standards.
The committee has been busy in 2023. It started off the year by announcing work on a standard to evaluate an end effector’s grasp strength. ASTM said the standard will better determine an end effector’s capabilities like limits of payload size and resistance to pull and push forces during operation.
It then launched a new legged robotics subcommittee that is focusing on test and performance standards. The legged robotics subcommittee has already proposed a new test method for disturbance rejection testing of legged robotics.
Aaron Prather, director of ASTM’s robotics & autonomous systems programs, was a guest on The Robot Report Podcastin February 2023. He discussed the current state of robotic standards at ASTM and talked about some of the pitfalls that young robotics companies can trip over when attempting to sell their solutions to a large Fortune 500 company like FedEx, for which he served as senior technical advisor for many years.
Steve Crowe is Editorial Director, Robotics, WTWH Media, and co-chair of the Robotics Summit & Expo. He joined WTWH Media in January 2018 after spending four-plus years as Managing Editor of Robotics Trends Media. He can be reached at sc****@wt*******.com
Baked Pasta: Comfort in a Casserole Dish
By John Schinkel
Easily catered to dietary preferences, baked pastas are delicious and easy to prepare! Often laden with sauce and cheese, the extra step of baking adds a whole new level of flavor and texture to pasta dishes.
Similar to casseroles, baked pastas are often the feature of care packages to friends and family who are going through difficult times, as they can so easily be made ahead and popped into the oven. Some recipes even allow for these pastas to be frozen for weeks in advance for meal prep.
I think it’s safe to say the most well-known noodle used in baked pasta is the Lasagne, those amazing long noodles layered with sauce, and cheese. Another common noodle used to make baked pasta is rigatoni, tubes of pasta with ridges, which work well due to their size and shape.
A common mishap is ending up with a dry baked pasta. It is important to note that noodles are basically sponges, and will keep absorbing whatever liquid you expose them to. To avoid a dry final product, make sure your cooked noodles are cold when assembling in your baking dish. To do this, run noodles under cold water following boiling, and toss them in just a little bit of olive oil.
Another common error is burning the cheese on top. To prevent this, cover your baking dish with foil, tented over to avoid direct contact, and only remove for the final 5-10 minutes. This allows cheese to melt beautifully, but not caramelize too quickly.
My personal favorite baked pasta is Stuffed Manicotti: a large tubular noodle stuffed with a mozzarella and ricotta mixture, baked in a savory red sauce and topped with cheese. It can be a bit of a mess, and a little tricky at first, but most will agree: It’s pretty delicious! While almost every manicotti recipe out there can be made easier in the form of a lasagne, when time allows, it is a labor of love that will leave your family and/or guests satisfied.
Baked Sausage and Beef Manicotti
Recipe developed from SavingDessert.com
Level: Intermediate
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
For the sauce:
1-pound mild Italian sausage
1-pound lean ground beef
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
6 cloves garlic minced
½ cup red wine
3 cups marinara sauce
Pasta and filling:
8 ounces manicotti pasta shells (12 to 14 shells)
2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
2 large eggs lightly beaten
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves chopped
5 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F
Sauce: Brown sausage and beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the sausage and any liquid from the skillet, drain, and set aside. In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté garlic for no more than one minute. Add the wine, and deglaze the pan. Add your marinara sauce and cooked meats, stirring to combine. Once simmering, remove from heat and set aside.
Manicotti no
odles:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook manicotti until al dente and still holding its shape. Spread 3 cups of the meat sauce in the prepared pan. In a medium bowl mix together the ricotta, eggs, parsley, salt, spinach, pepper and half the mozzarella cheese. Spoon or pipe the ricotta mixture into the cooked manicotti shells. Place stuffed manicotti in two tight rows or a single layer on top of the sauce in the prepared pan. Repeat until all pasta is filled. Top with remaining sauce and cup of mozzarella cheese.
Cover with foil and bake until the casserole is hot and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes for the cheese to get golden brown. Allow 15 minutes to rest, then serve.
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. Questions, comments? Jo****************@gm***.com
California Bill to allow Cannabis Cafes Heads to Governor Newsom’s Desk
Submitted by Assemblymember Matt Haney
Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D-San Francisco) bill AB 374 to allow local California governments to license Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes passed its final legislative hurdles passing out the California State Senate with a 33 to 3 vote and the Assembly with a final 66 to 9 vote. The bill has enjoyed broad bi-partisan support throughout the legislative process. While cannabis cafes in the Netherlands offer a social experience where coffee, food, and live music are enjoyed together with cannabis, these businesses are currently illegal under California law. Haney’s AB 374 will allow struggling cannabis businesses to diversify away from the marijuana-only “dispensary” model and will bring much-needed tourist dollars into empty downtowns.
“Lots of people want to enjoy legal cannabis in the company of others,” said Haney. “And many people want to do that while sipping coffee, eating a scone, or listening to music. There’s absolutely no good reason from an economic, health, or safety standpoint that the state should make that illegal. If an authorized cannabis retail store wants to also sell a cup of coffee and a sandwich, we should allow cities to make that possible and stop holding back these small businesses.”
California is known worldwide as the birthplace of cannabis culture with its early adoption of medical cannabis and its expertise in cultivation, but Amsterdam competes with California for cannabis dollars and for the title of the world capital of cannabis. Over 700 cannabis cafes operate across the Netherlands, and over 1 billion dollars are spent in Dutch cannabis cafes every year.
California on the other hand, is still dealing with the unintended consequences of decades of a “medical marijuana-only” policy. California’s “dispensaries” have replaced the social aspect of the Amsterdam cannabis scene with pharmacy-like businesses that only allow customers to order cannabis at a counter, purchase nothing else, and then leave.
“California’s small cannabis businesses are struggling,” said Haney. “Issues like over-saturation, high taxes, and the thriving black market are hurting cannabis businesses who follow the rules and pay taxes.” In 2020, California’s legal cannabis sales reached $4 billion, while the state’s illicit market sales were projected to have exceeded $8 billion.
While consuming cannabis on-site at cannabis retailers is technically legal in California, selling non-cannabis-infused products is not. AB 374 is simple because it allows cannabis retailers to diversify their business by selling non-cannabis-infused foods and selling tickets to live performances.
“To be clear, we’re not saying that coffee shops should be allowed to sell cannabis,” said Assemblymember Matt Haney. “We’re saying that cannabis shops should be allowed to sell coffee. It shouldn’t be illegal for an existing cannabis business to move away from only selling marijuana and instead have the opportunity to grow, and create jobs by offering coffee or live jazz.
Cannabis cafes will only be allowed to open in cities and counties that pass legislation to allow them. If the Governor signs AB 374, the bill will come into effect on January first of 2024. Local governments will then have the opportunity to create a permitting process and regulations for local cannabis cafes. West Hollywood has already passed legislation creating a licensing system, and a similar bill is currently working its way through the San Francisco legislative process.
Fremont’s New Homelessness Response Plan
Submitted by City of Fremont
The City of Fremont has started developing a new Homelessness Response Plan to engage the community and help guide our comprehensive response to homelessness in Fremont. The goal is to engage the community and develop a plan that will guide our comprehensive response to homelessness. The plan will include:
- long-term best-practice recommendations to reduce homelessness
- a framework to address the impacts of homelessness on the community
- a roadmap for addressing homelessness
- remove barriers to assistance
- expand housing opportunities
- improve the quality of life for the community
Our goal is to create a plan for Fremont that is both visionary and aspirational in its objectives but also practical in its implementation.
On May 3, 2022, the City Council passed a resolution endorsing Alameda County’s Home Together 2026 Community Plan. This plan lays out the goals, strategies, and investments needed to dramatically reduce homelessness and reduce racial disparities in the homeless population by 2026.
On May 2, 2023, the City Council authorized the city to work with EdeColigny Consulting, LLC to develop a Fremont-specific Homelessness Response Plan that is cost-effective, incorporates a racial equity lens, considers the perspectives and needs of unhoused community members, and reflects feedback received from community engagement with residents and businesses.
We anticipate it will take approximately eight months to prepare the plan, with a final plan expected by spring 2024. We are starting p
hase 2 of the process, Community Engagement, by launching a webpage: www.my.fremont.gov/homelessresponseplan
We want to hear from you! There will be several opportunities for the community to engage with us and provide feedback on the Homelessness Response Plan, including community meetings. As soon as these opportunities become available, we will post them on this page and notify our Homelessness Interest List subscribers. Sign up here to be notified: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/CAFREMONT/signup/37496
Throughout the process, we will periodically post survey questions on the webpage to help inform us and gather feedback. The feedback will be reviewed and considered as we develop the plan. Registration is not required, and all responses are kept anonymous.
Answer our first survey question at:
https://www.my.fremont.gov/homelessresponseplan/survey_tools/hrpsurveyquestion1
Thank you for participating!
Hayward City Council
September 12, 2023
Action Items
- City Commissions and Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task Force: Adopt a Resolution confirming the appointment and reappointment of members of the Community Services Commission, Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task Force, Library Commission, Personnel Commission and Planning Commission. Passed 7-0
Consent Agenda
- Adopt a Resolution Reducing the Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task Force Membership size from thirty members to twenty members and creating a waitlist to account for vacancies throughout the year
- Accept and Appropriate $3,000 in Awarded Grant Funding from the Best Friends Animal Society in connection with its GoodPup Scholarship Grant for the Hayward Police Department’s Animal Services Bureau
- Authorize a Site License Agreement with East Bay Community Energy for electric vehicle charging at multiple locations
- Amend the Agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler for engineering design services to complete the Arf Avenue Trash Capture Project
- Award a Construction Contract to Spencon Construction, Inc. for the FY23 Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Wheelchair Ramps Project
- Authorize to execute a 10-Year Agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for the Purchase of the Axon Officer Safety Plan 10 Premium Bundle in an amount not-to-exceed $11.5 Million
- Residential Design Standards: Draft Regulations for the Hayward Residential Design Study (Report from Director Buizer of Development Services)
- I-880/Whipple Road Industrial Parkway Interchange Improvement Project Work Session: review and discuss aesthetic features (Report from Director Ameri of Public Works)
- Russell City Energy Center: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Expenditure Plan for the Calpine Clean Energy Fund (Report from Public Works Director Ameri)
- Lease Obligation Refinancing: Adopt Resolutions of the City Council and the Hayward Public Financing authority regarding amended savings requirements related to the refinancing of prior lease payment obligations, approval of the preliminary official statement and bond purchase contract for refunding certificates of participation (Report by Finance Director Gonzales)
Mayor Mark Salinas Aye
Angela Andrews Aye
Ray Bonilla Aye
Dan Goldstein Aye
Julie Roche Aye
George Syrop Aye
Francisco Zermeno Aye
Hayward Youth Commission
By Jack Alcorn
Hayward Youth Commission (HYC) advises the Mayor and City Council, and the elected boards of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) and Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) about issues that affect young people in the Hayward community.
The HYC Board of Commissioners consists of 21 voting members and 11 alternate members.
Two directors from HARD; two directors from HUSD and two Hayward City Councilmembers serve as HYC advisors each year. Advisors provide HYC members first-hand opportunities to work with local government. HYC advisors also offer college prep guidance to the student leaders.
Youth Commissioners attend HARD; HUSD; and City Council meetings to observe and participate in the proceedings. They learn the issues and function of each agency and gain understanding of legislative processes. Agency interaction gives youth a voice at proceedings and allows them to help guide the direction of the parks, school district and city council.
HYC members work on a number of projects and activities throughout the year. They identify and advocate for youth needs; organize public speak outs; and coordinate school educational events and conferences. HYC participation teaches young people the goals and values of public service. They also learn the rules of order observed by civic bodies. Youth Commissioners learn how to apply their knowledge and leadership skills to change circumstances affecting youth.
Hayward’s 2023-2024 Youth Commission held its orientation meeting September 11. Attendees
were led through a review of the Brown Act to help the young policy makers understand how to ensure transparency for public agency participation. They also learned how to conduct public meetings correctly and efficiently.
The orientation agenda included planning for the HYC Retreat at Mt. Eden Mansion. This event will allow commissioners to get to know each other better, discuss issues at their respective schools, and to set goals for the year. Also discussed were plans for an upcoming train trip to visit the state capitol in Sacramento.
Youth Commissioners must attend monthly meetings and work on special projects addressing issues of concern to youth. To qualify, students must be between 13 and 20 years old at the time of appointment and live in the City of Hayward or within the boundaries of the Hayward Unified School District. Applications are accepted in the Spring and commissioners are selected by the Hayward City Council through an interview process at the end of the school year.
www.hayward-ca.gov/your-government/appointed-bodies/hayward-youth-commission
Milpitas City Council
September 5, 2023
Consent Calendar
- Consider recommendations from Mayor Montano for removal from and appointments to city commissions, and accept commissioner resignation
- Authorize a Stormwater Management Facilities Operation and Maintenance Agreement between the City of Milpitas and Sango Court, L.P., for the Affordable Housing Project at 355 Sango Ct.
- Authorize the Public Trail Easement and Maintenance Agreement for a residential development at 355 Sango Court by Sango Court, L.P.
- Authorize the Encroachment and Maintenance Agreement with Sango Court, L.P., for the installation and maintenance of private landscape improvements for the Sango Court Affordable Housing Project located at 355 Sango Court
- Receive the April – June 2023 report for unhoused services
- Approve a budget appropriation of $200,000 from the Affordable Housing and Community Benefit Fund and authorize an agreement with Housekeys for Administration of City’s Below Market Rate Homeownership program
- Approve a Site Development Permit to allow the development of a new in-ground swimming pool and legalize the unpermitted site improvements at an existing single-family residence on a 2.69-acre site at 640 Evans Road
- Apply for an up to $3,500,000 Community Resilience Center Grant from the State of California Strategic Growth Council and accept a CRC grant
Mayor Carmen Montano Aye
Gary Barbadillo Aye
Evelyn Chua Aye
Hon Lien Aye
Anthony Phan Aye
Union City City Council
September 12, 2023
Items Removed from Consent Agenda
- Authorize to execute an Independent Contractor Agreement with Frank Monge to provide youth basketball services. Passed 3-0-1 (Wang, abstain)
Consent Agenda
- Authorize the Certifications and Assurances Document required for the city to receive a grant award under the fiscal year 2023 Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
- Authorize to enter into a single source subscription agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc., for five years, for data analysis and visualization software
- Authorize the Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for legislative advocacy and grant funding services
- Approve an amendment to the classification and compensation plan to update the class specifications/job description for the classifications of Engineer I (Civil) and Transit Coordinator
- Authorize the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Maze & Associates to increase the contract amount for continued assistance with Audit Preparation
Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci Absent
Jamie Patino Aye
Scott Sakakihara Aye
Gary Singh Aye
Jeff Wang Aye; 1 Abstain
Alameda County Fire Log
Submitted by ACFD
Wednesday, September 13
- Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) responded to an overturned big rig on Calaveras Road at Geary Road in Sunol. The truck was full of Aluminum Sulfate and was headed to the Sunol Water Treatment Plant.
ACFD received reports that the driver possibly lost control around a sharp turn and went off the round. There was an initial report of a leak that ended up being coolant from the tractor. The big rig is about 100 yards from the nearby lake, but didn’t pose a threat even if it leaked. CHP, ACFD remained on scene while a clean-up company worked on removing the fluids and the truck.
Alameda County Water District
September 14, 2023
Action Calendar
- Resolution authorizing to execute an agreement for Water Purchase Between ACWD and the Westside Districts. Passed unanimously.
Consent Calendar
- Ratification of payment of audited demands dated August 4, August 11, August 18, and August 25, 2023
- Authorization of Purchase Order for District Vehicles
- Resolution Vacating an Easement and Authorizing Execution of a Quitclaim Deed to Syufy Enterprises, LP
- Authorize a Five-Year Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Geological Survey for a Cooperative Water Resources Program for Stream Gaging
- Authorization of Professional Services Agreement for the Water Savings Assistance Partnership Program
President Paul Sethy Aye
Aziz Akbari Aye
James Gunther Aye
Judy Huang Aye
John Weed Aye
BART Police Log
Submitted by BART PD
Thursday, September 7
- At 7:44 a.m. a woman identified by police as Luchita Graham, 47, from Oakland was taken into custody for battery and booked into the Alameda County Jail. Graham was issued a prohibition order in regard to this incident.
- At 9:17 p.m. officers identified and contacte
d Robert Fassbender, 33, from San Francisco for fare evasion at the Milpitas station. Fassbender was arrested and booked into Santa Clara County Jail in San Jose for false impersonation.
Friday, September 8
- At 1:41 a.m. an officer located an unresponsive male, who appeared to be suffering from an apparent drug overdose on the platform of Bay Fair station. The officer administered two doses of NARCAN and the subject was transported to a local hospital for further medical evaluation.
- At 2:17 a.m. officers identified and contacted Lawrence Johnson, Jr., 58, from Oakland, off BART property near the Castro Valley station. Johnson was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and false impersonation. Johnson was booked into the Alameda County Jail. Johnson was also issued a BART Prohibition Order.
- At 1:55 p.m. Benjamin Johns, 35, from Lake Elsinore was identified and contacted by police inside the Union City station. He was taken into custody for receiving stolen property; false impersonation; and brandishing a deadly weapon. Johns was booked into the Alameda County Jail and issued a BART prohibition order in regard to this incident.
Saturday, September 9
- At 12:23 a.m. an officer identified and contacted Amandeep Kohli, 30, from Fremont on the platform of Bay Fair station. Kohli was arrested and booked into the Alameda County Jail for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphenalia; false impersonation; and disobeying a court order.
- At 1:31 a.m. an officer identified and contacted Tu Do, 47, from Oakland at Bay Fair station. Do was arrested and booked into Alameda County Jail for possession of drug paraphenalia and disobeying a court order.
- At 7:30 a.m. Marvin Prudhomme, 28, from Manteca was identified and contacted by police for fare evasion at San Leandro station. Prudhomme was arrested and booked into Santa Rita jail.
- At 7:21 p.m. an officer identified and contacted Andrew Grubbs, 34, from San Francisco for fare evasion at Bay Fair station. Grubbs was arrested for an outstanding warrant and booked into the Alameda County Jail.
- At 9:49 p.m. an officer identified and contacted Marcus Terrell, 42, from Richmond for fare evasion at Bay Fair station. He was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphenalia. Terrell was booked into the Alameda County Jail.
Sunday, September 10
- At 1:56 a.m. officers identified and contacted Samin Mohamad, 33, from Union City near the Union City station, off BART property. Mohamad was arrested for violating the terms of probation and disobeying a court order. He was booked into Alameda County Jail.
- At 6:10 p.m. officers identified and contacted Lester Harris, 59, from Oakland inside the Castro Valley station. Harris was arrested and booked into Alameda County Jail for possession of methamphetamine and violating the terms of probation.
Monday, September 11
- At 7:14 a.m. a man identified by police as Efrin Moline, 29, from San Jose was contacted for fare evasion at San Leandro station. Moline had a No Bail arrest warrant for traffic violations out of Santa Clara County. He was also found to be in possession of narcotics. He was arrested and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
Tuesday, September 12
- At 11:29 a.m. a man identified by police as Fred Weberpang, 34, from Gilroy was contacted for fare evasion at Fremont station. He was arrested and booked into Santa Rita Jail for possession of a controlled substance and for violating the terms of probation.
Wednesday, September 13
- At 10:34 a.m. a man identified by police as Kyle Daniels, 29, from Hayward was contacted for fare evasion at Hayward station. Daniels had a $30,000 arrest warrant out of Hayward PD for domestic violence. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
- At 7:36 p.m. a man identified by police as Isidro Figueroa, 24, from San Jose was detained for fare evasion into the Milpitas station. Figueroa was arrested for three active warrants and booked into Santa Clara County Jail.
CHP Log
Submitted by California Highway Patrol
Tuesday, September 12
- In the early hours of the morning, Officer Ocampo and Officer Reyes conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle for weaving (an indicator of possible DUI) on I-580, west of Strobridge Avenue. They contacted the driver and immediately detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from within the vehicle. Officer Reyes asked the driver to exit the vehicle and as she did, Officer Ocampo observed an imprint of a handgun in her front pocket. The Officers took appropriate action and were able to detain the driver and secured the weapon.
Upon further investigation the officers found a second loaded illegal firearm in the vehicle. The driver was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence and gun charges. During a search incident to arrest, Officer Reyes found drugs and drug paraphernalia on the driver and within the vehicle.
East Bay Regional Park District Police Log
Submitted by Dave Mason, EBRPD
Monday, September 4
- At approximately 4:15 p.m. a vehicle was reportedly carjacked from Garin Regional Park in Hayward. The suspect was described as a black female adult armed with a handgun.
Friday, September 8
- At approximately 11:40 a.m. San Leandro Police Officers and Alameda County Sheriff’s Deputies located the recently carjacked vehicle parked in front of the Arco gas station located at 712 Lewelling Boulevard in San Leandro. The vehicle was occupied by a black female adult in the driver’s seat, who was later identified by police as Billie Hughes.
Hughes barricaded herself in the vehicle and refused to exit the car. East Bay Regional Park District Police Officers and Helicopter provided assistance on scene during the negotiations. After approximately one hour and thirty minutes Hughes exited the vehicle and was safely taken into custody. Hughes was provided medical treatment on scene and was later booked at Santa Rita Jail.
Fremont Police Log
Submitted by Fremont PD
Saturday, August 26
- Officers responded to a residence on Sequoia Rd. after receiving a report of a subject attempting to force open one of the windows on a neighbor’s vehicle. Officers located the subject and found that he had also vandalized the vehicle. The subject, an adult out of Fremont, was arrested and taken to a hospital for medical clearance.
- Officers received a report that a subject at a gas station on Auto Mall Pkwy. was waving a firearm in the air. As officers were en route, he drove away. Officers patrolled the area and located the subject nearby. Upon being ordered to surrender, the subject jumped back into his vehicle and drove away, traveling on I-880 at a high speed. On Monday, August 28 Tracy Police located the subject while responding to a call for service and arrested him, an adult out of Hayward.
Wednesday, August 30
- Officers responded to a robbery in progress at a department store at the Fremont Hub. The subject attempted to steal store merchandise and threatened the store’s security personnel with a knife when confronted. He fled in a vehicle before officers arrived. This case remains under investigation.
- Officers responded to a subject on a scooter who had been hitting vehicles with a baseball bat and pouring an unknown liquid on vehicles in a parking lot on the 48000 block of Fremont Blvd. The subject had also pushed a motorcycle over and was jumping on it. Officers arrested the subject, an adult out of San Jose.
Friday, September 1
- Officers responded to a request for assistance from East Bay Regional Park District Police regarding a deceased person in the Coyote Hills Regional Park marsh. Fremont Police officers handled the recovery and initial death investigation, but the case was determined to fall within the jurisdiction of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A deputy from the Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau responded to the scene to take possession of the decedent.
Saturday, September 2
- Officers responded to a call regarding a subject who intentionally rammed his vehicle into another vehicle at Centerville Community Park. The subject was angry at the mother of his child and hit her vehicle with his own. Officers arrested the subject, an adult out of Fremont, and obtained an Emergency Protective Order.
Sunday, September 3
- Two subjects broke into a home on Asquith Pl. where a bedridden victim was alone in a bedroom. When the subjects attempted to access her bedroom, the victim screamed, and the subjects fled. This case remains under investigation.
Monday, September 4
- A victim reported being robbed by three subjects he had met at a bar on Peralta Blvd. The subjects followed the victim outside and took his property. One of the subjects stated that he had a gun. This case remains under investigation.
- Officers responded to several reports of a subject trying door handles in the parking lot of a supermarket on Fremont Blvd. The subject’s pants were pulled down, exposing himself to shoppers. Officers arrested the subject, an adult out of Fremont, who was wanted on multiple parole violations.
Thursday, September 7
- Officers responded to a report of a robbery at a church on Sundale Dr. Two subjects had assaulted the victim with baseball bats and stole his wallet. This case remains under investigation.
- Officers responded to a subject climbing on the roof of a family member’s vehicle after an argument. She broke the side mirror off the vehicle and ripped off one of his windshield wipers. She fled before police arrived, driving by responding officers at a high speed. She eventually crashed her vehicle and informed officers that she wanted to kill herself. The subject was placed on a mental health hold.
Friday, September 8
- Officers responded to a report of a commercial burglary at a supermarket on Fremont Blvd. Officers located forced entry into the business, and the subject had stolen multiple containers of alcohol. This case remains under investigation.
- Officers assisted Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office with a pursuit. Two subjects fled from police in a vehicle from a nearby city. The pursuit continued into Fremont, where the subjects fled on foot near Mowry Ave. and Farwell Dr. Multiple units responded, including FPD’s UAV (drone) and K-9 team. Both subjects were apprehended.
- Officers responded to a residential burglary at Highland Terrace in the evening. The next day, a resident of Hunter Lane, a nearby street, also reported their house as having been burglarized at a similar time. These cases remain under investigation.
Saturday, September 9
- Officers responded to a report of a possible dead body in front of a motorhome in the parking lot of a supermarket on the 5000 block of Mowry Ave. Officers arrived and noted obvious signs of death; a paramedic from Fremont Fire Department later declared the subject deceased. No obvious injuries or signs of foul play were observed. An Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau deputy responded to take possession of the decedent.
Hayward Fire Log
Submitted by Hayward Fire Department
Tuesday, September 12
- Two alarm apartment fire on Gading Rd. Initial reports of people trapped, these residents were helped to safety by Hayward Firefighters. Fire contained to two units. No injuries reported.
Milpitas Police Log
Submitted by MPD
Saturday, September 9
- A resident on Big Bend Drive reported that they scared a suspect away after he tried to get into their home through a sliding glass door. While officers were looking for the suspect, a homeowner on Grand Teton Drive reported that someone had broken their window while they were away, but the person did not enter their home. Security footage confirmed it was the same suspect from Big Bend Dr. Detectives located, identified and arrested Andres-Ruiz in Milpitas. He was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail for attempted residential burglary and prowling.
Sunday, September 10
- At about 7:05 p.m. Milpitas Police Officers responded to the report of a domestic violence incident at a residence on Spence Avenue. When officers arrived, they saw the suspect in front
of the home. When the officer attempted to detain the suspect, he ignored the officer’s commands to stop and ran into the side yard of the residence. Additional officers responded to establish a perimeter around the home, and they deployed a drone to search the area for the suspect.
The surrounding area, including the nearby Spangler Elementary School, was checked immediately after the suspect ran from officers. Based on all available information at the time, officers believed the suspect ran into the house. A judge authorized a warrant for the suspect’s arrest.
During the investigation, officers utilized the SWAT team to serve the warrant. At about 7:23 a.m. the SWAT team attempted to serve the arrest warrant. However, the suspect was not located. It was later determined that the suspect did not enter the home after fleeing from officers.
Newark Police Log
Submitted by Newark PD
Friday, September 1
- 24 people were cited for either driving without a license or driving on a suspended license at a DUI checkpoint in Newark. One additional driver was arrested for a DUI warrant. The DUI checkpoint was held at Thornton Ave. near Newark Blvd. from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The next DUI checkpoint will be held during the National Winter DUI Mobilization in late 2023. Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Alameda County Sheriff’s Log
Submitted by ACSO
Sunday, September 10
- Around 8:45 p.m. deputies responded to the Whispering Oaks area in Castro Valley for a reported carjacking. The victim advised Sheriff’s Dispatch that he was seated inside his black vehicle when three Hispanic males approached him. One suspect brandished a black firearm and demanded the victim’s vehicle. In fear for his safety, the victim exited his vehicle, where all three suspects entered and fled.
During the investigation, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputies located the black vehicle near 105th Avenue and Edes Avenue in the City of Oakland. Deputies attempted to conduct a high-risk traffic stop. The driver failed to stop, fleeing northbound on 105th Avenue. Deputies pursued the suspects for a little over five miles, then terminated the pursuit for public safety and allowed the suspects to continue once the Oakland Police Department (OPD) could assist with air support.
The suspects continued to drive at a high speed and ultimately crashed the victim’s vehicle into a parked, unoccupied vehicle on 50th Avenue near Bancroft Avenue. With the assistance of the OPD’s air team, deputies located all three suspects after they abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. The three suspects and a fourth related subject were found on 50th Avenue near Bancroft Avenue, and taken into custody without further incident.
During a search of the area, an ACSO K9 located a black 9 mm Smith & Wesson handgun wrapped in a sweatshirt and hidden under a vehicle where the suspects were detained. The gun was registered as stolen out of the City of Oakland.
Deputies identified and booked 18-year-old Angel Aguilar Lopez from Oakland into the Santa Rita Jail on multiple charges. The other three suspects were all juveniles from Oakland. One has priors for carjacking and robbery. They were booked at the Juvenile Justice Center for multiple charges.
Fortunately, the victim was not physically hurt during the carjacking.
Union City Police Log
Submitted by Union City PD
Tuesday, September 5
- Officers responded to the area of Medallion Dr. and Whipple Rd. to an unresponsive individual. Personnel on-scene attempted life-saving measures and the individual was transported to a local hospital. The individual was later pronounced deceased, and fentanyl is suspected to be involved.
- EMS personnel responded to the Hayward-Union City border for an unresponsive individual, who was cold to the touch. The individual was identified as a 17-year-old and pronounced deceased at the scene. Not too far away from the area, a second unresponsive individual was located, but was revived by EMS personnel and transported to a local hospital. There were no apparent signs of foul play, but evidence of narcotics use was located at both scenes of the unresponsive subjects.
Wednesday, September 6
- There was report of an unresponsive individual gasping for air, who was found in a restroom on the 33000 block of Western Avenue. The Alameda County Fire Department responded and revived the individual after administering Narcan. The individual was stabilized and transported to a local hospital. Shortly after that, another individual was reported to be unresponsive in a vehicle in the parking lot of the same property. The Union City Police Department and Alameda County Fire Department responded and administered Narcan to the individual. The individual was revived and transported to a local hospital. Suspected fentanyl was located inside of the vehicle.
The Union City Police Department (UCPD) recognizes this recent trend and wants to bring awareness to help prevent additional incidents from occurring. UCPD Detectives are actively investigating these cases to identify the source. Anyone with information regarding the recent events are encouraged to contact UCPD at 510-675-5207 or at ti**@un*******.org. Information can be left anonymously.
Chabot Football Takes Step Forward in Loss to Reedley
Submitted by Phil Jensen
From its first play of the game, the Chabot College football team showed its offense was going to be dangerous against visiting Reedley on Saturday afternoon, September 9.
Chabot quarterback Colby Furia found Kierr Stewart open over the middle for a 71-yard touchdown pass. It was the first of four touchdown passes for Furia, but Reedley had a huge third quarter and edged Chabot, 34-26.
“I was happy with some things with the defense, and I was happy that our offense was rolling,” said Chabot coach Eric Fanene. “We minimized the amount of pe
nalties (from the opener against Feather River) … our special teams got a little bit better.”
“We’re so young,” Fanene also said. “That was a very good team that we played right there, year in and year out. We matched up well for the most part. But when you make the mistakes, give them the short field, that’s not good at any level.”
Reedley (2-0), ranked 24th in the state in the JCAB poll entering Saturday’s game, was kept out of the end zone in the first quarter by the Gladiators defense, which allowed only a 32-yard field goal in that frame. But the Tigers scored a rushing touchdown early in the second quarter and led 10-7.
However, the Gladiators produced another huge pass play with 4 minutes, 4 seconds left in the half. From near midfield, Furia found Carlos Franklin near the left sideline, and the sophomore from Largo, Florida juked a defender at the 25 on his way to a 53-yard touchdown reception and a 13-10 Chabot lead that held up the rest of the half.
However, the Tigers marched 77-yards for a touchdown and a 17-13 lead on the first drive of the second half. But Chabot (0-2) answered with a scoring drive capped by a 33-yard catch-and-run by Manny Higgins for another Chabot passing touchdown. The Gladiators (0-2) had seven players who caught passes. “That’s our goal in this offense, to get our playmakers the ball in space,” Fanene said.
Reedley responded to Higgins’ touchdown with a short 25-yard scoring drive, ending with a 15-yard run. Later in the third quarter, a fumbled punt return gave Reedley another short field, and top back Contae Cason later scored from the 2-yard-line, giving Reedley a double-digit lead.
Chabot didn’t back down, however. Four plays into the fourth quarter, Furia found Franklin for another touchdown pass, from 32-yards out, and the Gladiators trimmed the Reedley lead to 31-26. But Chabot only got back into Reedley’s territory once more; the drive stalled at the Tigers 31 with one minute remaining in the game. A 30-yard field goal by Reedley’s Jayden Evangelo with 5:14 remaining, set up by a blocked punt, lifted his team to its eventual 34-26 advantage.
Furia, a 6-foot-1 sophomore, completed 22 of 38 pass attempts for 334 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. “He’s very good in the pocket; he’s a very good decision-maker,” said Fanene of Furia.
Chabot had six players with multiple receptions, led by Stewart (four catches, 121 yards), Ismael Sanchez (five receptions, 37 yards), Franklin (three receptions, 87 yards) and Malakai Matthews (four receptions, 22 yards).
Defensively, Henry Pole and Callan Ivy were among the Chabot players who pressured Reedley quarterback Santhony Brown throughout the game and took him down for three sacks.
Lady Colts win Livermore Roundup Tournament
Submitted by Stacey Sarmiento
James Logan Girl’s Volleyball captures another tournament championship at the Livermore Roundup Tournament going undefeated (5-0). In pool play they faced host Livermore (25-22, 25-14), Middletown (25-9, 25-14), and Tracy (25-16, 25-15) and earned the second seed in the Gold Bracket. They played Kennedy (25-18, 25-21) to advance to the championship game against Head-Royce (Oakland) in an exciting championship game. Logan took the first set 25-19 and lost in a back and forth second set that finished 24-26. Logan bounced back in the third set with big time clutch performances by Sophomore Outside Hitters McKenzie Anderson, Emma Tran, and Senior Libero Julianna Bondoc sealing the win 15-6.
The Lady Colts weekend stat leaders were Sophomore Outside Hitter McKenzie Anderson (39 kills, 47 digs) Senior Middle Blocker Hannah Issenmann (29 kills, 15 digs), Sophomore Outside Hitter Emma Tran (16 kills, 29 digs, 5 aces), Senior Libero Julianna Bondoc (83 digs), Sophomore Setter Leann Jung (93 assists, 28 digs, 10 aces) and Senior Setter Kaitlyn Anderson (63 assists, 17 digs, 5 aces).
Logan is 12-1 overall as they head back into the second week of Mission Valley Athletic League.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Invitation Niles Canyon Stroll and Roll
Mission Peak Conservancy is thrilled to announce that Niles Canyon will host another car-free day for bicyclists and hikers on September 23, 2023. Launched in 2015, the six-mile Stroll and Roll has become the most popular fitness event in southern Alameda County, often drawing over 10,000 participants.
As a champion for green transportation and a vision for a healthier future, the late Supervisor Richard Valle sponsored this fitness festival and ciclovía, which is designed to promote the construction of a bike and walking trail through Niles Canyon. This trail is a top priority for our community because of the unsafe conditions on Niles Canyon Road, where pedestrians have been banned due to narrow bridges and unsafe shoulders, making it dangerous for bicyclists.
The new Niles Canyon Trail will not only provide a safer mode of transportation, but it also promises to succeed the beloved, locally-famous “secret sidewalk,” an abandoned aqueduct from Sunol to Fremont that dated back to the late 1800s. The canyon also holds picturesque green hillsides and historic shooting locations for Charlie Chaplin silent films, making it a perfect destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
Moreover, the Niles Canyon Trail will connect to a future two-mile greenway trail along the UPRR rail line, providing an opportunity for people to walk and bike from the mouth of the canyon near Vallejo Mill to Central Park. The city of Fremont began planning to remediate the abandoned rail line for walking and biking as long ago as 2009. Additionally, within two years, the East Bay Regional Park District expects to complete another seven-mile trail that starts from Niles Canyon northward to Garin Regional Park through the hills of Union City.
The mouth of Niles Canyon near Alameda Creek is set to become a crossroads for healthful transportation and recreation. And as we come together for this grand festival in September, we honor the legacy of the late Supervisor Valle, who envisioned this trail bringing people closer to the natural beauty of our region and connecting the Tri-Cities to the
Tri-Valley.
We invite everyone, old and young alike, to join us for a day of healthy outdoor activity and to be a part of Supervisor Valle’s exciting vision for a greener and healthier future. We will have a table at the event, so stop by and say hi.
William Yragui
Mission Peak Conservancy
Fremont
Honor Roll
Missouri State University
2023 Summer Graduate
Madhuri Joshi of Fremont
Master of Business Administration
Over 100 Fremont Unified School District students named 2024 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Submitted by Laura Forrest
Last week, seniors from each comprehensive high school in Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) were named as National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists for 2024. In all, 105 FUSD students were among the approximately 16,000 semifinalists named nationally, representing less than one percent of high school seniors nationwide.
For the third year in a row, the City of Fremont is in the top three California cities in terms of total semifinalists. Fremont, the 16th most populous city in the state, has 118 semifinalists, trailing only San Diego and the City of San José, the second- and third-most populous cities in California.
High school juniors were screened for the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program through the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®); semifinalists are the highest-scoring entrants in each state.
“I congratulate each student named as a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, along with the proud families and educators who stand behind them. The consistently high number of Fremont Unified students recognized as semifinalists is a strong indicator of our students’ dedication to academic excellence, and underscores the strength of our district’s educators and schools,” said FUSD Superintendent CJ Cammack.
The 105 semifinalists in the District represent each comprehensive high school: Mission San Jose High School has 49 semifinalists, Irvington High School has 31, American High School has 17, Washington High School has seven, and John F. Kennedy High School has one semifinalist.
In addition to submitting applications demonstrating their academic record, school and community activities, leadership, employment and honors/awards received, semifinalists must also have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT® or ACT® scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test. Approximately 15,000 students in the country will advance to the finalists level and be considered for over 7,000 scholarships worth nearly $28 million.
Students will be notified if they advanced to the finalist level in 2024, and the 2024 National Merit Scholarship winners will be announced in four nationwide news releases between April and July 2024.
Visit www.nationalmerit.org for more information about the National Merit Scholarship Program.
PG&E Corporation Foundation funding 60 scholarships
Submitted by PG&E Communications Office
PG&E Corporation Foundation announced that 60 students – 20 more than last year – from hometowns across Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) service area will receive scholarships from the 2023 Better Together STEM Scholarship Program. Among the awardees are 22 from the Bay Area region.
The PG&E Corporation Foundation (PG&E Foundation) funds the scholarships that totaled $350,000 this year, an increase of $100,000 from 2022. The PG&E Foundation is sponsoring 20 scholarships of $10,000, 20 scholarships of $5,000, and 20 scholarships of $2,500 each. The $5,000 scholarships are new this year.
The scholarships are given to students pursuing a degree in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines. STEM education fosters ingenuity, creativity, and experimentation, leading to new ideas, innovations, and technological advancements that can have global impact.
This year’s scholars include Fulati Aizihaer of Walnut Creek, who is attending University of California, Los Angeles and majoring in computer science.
“Winning the PG&E STEM Scholarship is more than an honor – it’s a radiant opportunity illuminating my journey towards knowledge and innovation. With each reward, like this scholarship, I’m reminded that my persistent efforts are bearing fruit. This recognition fuels my motivation to continue giving my best, and as an immigrant, it’s a powerful reminder that hard work knows no boundaries,” said Aizihaer.
Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, demonstrated participation and leadership in school and community activities, and financial need. You can see the full list of this year’s scholarship recipients and watch a video of a prior scholar Miriam Brody from Woodside here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZSCZ6INayA.
“We are thrilled to support 22 hometown students right here in the Bay Area as they chase their dreams in STEM fields. Congratulations to these outstanding young scholars who are shaping the future of STEM!” said Aaron Johnson, PG&E’s Bay Area Regional Vice President.
In addition to the Better Together STEM Scholarship Program, PG&E’s 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) and two engineering networking groups (ENGs) award scholarships to help offset the cost of higher education. The funds are raised entirely through employee donations, employee fundraising events and PG&E’s employee giving program, the Campaign for the Community. Since 1989, nearly $6 million ERG scholarships have been received by thousands of recipients.
San Leandro Flag Football First Win
By April Ramos
Photo courtesy of Sandra Hernandez
On Thursday, September 14 San Leandro High School’s Girl’s Flag Football team had their first ever win. The San Leandro Pirates played Hayward’s Mt. Eden High School and secured a 38-8 voctory. Pira
tes Head Coach Sandra Hernandez shared, “After the other team scored to start the game, we answered back with 38 points and shut down the other team.”
“Many of our players scored touchdowns and extra points to contribute to our win,” added Hernandez. A few of those players include Quarterback Jade Orta, Bella Martin, Isabella Hernandez, Faith Roach and Rachel Emnace. Not only did their offense shine, but Coach Hernandez also describes a solid defense.
The Pirates’ next game is scheduled at home on September, 21 against Hayward High School. To keep up with San Leandro Flag Football, visit www.maxpreps.com.
United Nations and East Bay Regional Parks Commemorate International Day of Peace
By Hugo Vera
Community leaders, volunteers and representatives of local social justice-oriented groups convened at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley to commemorate the United Nations’ International Day of Peace on Saturday, September 16. The United Nations, first founded in 1945 as the League of Nations, has commemorated September 21st as its International Day of Peace since 1981. At Lake Chabot Regional Park, the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) collaborated with organizations such as the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Center, the United Nations East Bay Chapter and GirlTrek (an Oakland-based organization dedicated to empowering Black female walkers/joggers) to spread messages of peace, unity and tolerance.
The East Bay Regional Park District’s choice of venue is no surprise as the Lake Chabot Regional Park was the scene of a hate crime in 2015 when a white California state correctional employee harassed a group of Muslim men socializing in the park. Denise Slader, the correctional employee in question, was later charged with misdemeanor assault and a hate crime when she threw coffee at the Muslim park-goers while victim Rasheed Albeshari recorded the incident and later posted it to social media. In the years that followed, the EBRPD worked to reclaim the site of the crime as one of tolerance and understanding. In 2021, the EBRPD erected a “Peace Pole” in the park. The 12-ft tall spire features the word “Peace” written in 31 languages, including the Chochenyo and Nahuatl languages of the Ohlone tribes that are indigenous to the area.
On Saturday, participants gathered in a clearing next to the Peace Pole as speakers and artists gave speeches, recited poetry and performed music highlighting messages of peace, love and community. There were also various segments in which participants split up into smaller groups to discuss the daily actions that one can take to foster peace.
“Peaceful actions include listening to better understand one another while also rejecting violence, including bullying and racism,” says EBRPD Community Relations Manager Mona Koh. “Standing in support of persons being targeted is also a peaceful action, as is protecting and healing our life-giving lands, forests, rivers, oceans, wildlife and habitats.”
One of the hallmarks of the event was the presence of the local youth. For K-12 student members of the MLK Freedom Center such as Arsema Abera and Coyo Tena, no one is ever too young to start having meaningful discussions about world peace.
“For so many people our age, it’s easier to just stay inside but it’s not necessarily the right thing to do,” says Tena. “To oppose racism and fascism, we have to be conscious of the world around us and work to find common ground.”
“Spreading the word of peace is the first step,” adds Abera. “We also need to show up at the polls every election, we need to vote in the right people and also hold them accountable.”
Toward the end of the event, local musician Joe Ellison debuted his new song, “Choose Love,” which focuses on themes of domestic violence, LGBT rights and how “choosing love” is a viable answer. Participants then posed for a group picture in front of the Peace Pole before enjoying a free light lunch and engaging in a “Peace Walk” in which they marched around the perimeter of Lake Chabot Regional Park. For many in attendance, including Karen Bohlke of the MLK Freedom Center, events such as these are just the beginning.
“We’re living in a time of so much division and isolation from each other, where our cultural values have shifted to the point that being aggressive with one another is almost like a game,” says Bohlke. “What today has shown is that peace is real and when we help each other focus we can find common ground and connect with others to work through our differences and achieve peace.”
Nancy Pratt Montage Art Presentation
Submitted by Paul Sethy, Washington Township Historical Society
The next meeting of the Washington Township Historical Society will be Monday, September 25, at 7 p.m., in person at the Washington Township Museum of Local History. Folks can also attend the meeting remotely via Zoom.
Our guest speaker will be West Coast Artist Nancy Pratt. A longtime resident of Newark, California, she is renowned for historical “montage” painting style, particularly of San Francisco Bay Area communities and California coast locations.
A montage is an assembly of images that relate to each other in some way to create a single work of art. Historical montage extends this further to produce a new composite whole from selection of, or inspiration from, old pictures, drawings, historical figures, and stories.
Nancy Pratt has been commissioned to capture The California Gold Rush, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey, Newark, Fremont, Mission San Jose, Pleasanton, Pacific Grove, Mission San Juan Bautista, and the Mason’s 100th Anniversary, to name a few. Her work is included in private and public collections throughout the world.
Pratt says of herself: “As an artist I am inspired to honor history by capturing the natural landscape and the cultural diversity of a community. I feel I am blessed with the ability to listen, research, and embody the whole story.”
Nancy Pratt Montage Art Presentation
Monday, Sept 25
7 p.m.
Washington Township Museum of Local History
190 Anza St., Fremont
(across from Ohlone College)
https://museumoflocalhistory.org/
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/76473734687
Pumpkin Patches
Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
Fremont
Opens mid-September
4020 Fremont Hub, Fremont
San Lorenzo
Opens September 23
Mon – Thurs: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fri: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Inflatable amusement zone, paint ball, pumpkin patch
Wristbands: $5-30
Hesperian Blvd. at Paseo Grande
Joan’s Farm Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, Sept 30 – Sunday, Oct 29
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Pumpkin patch, corn maze, snack shack, and more!
4351 Mines Rd., Livermore
(925) 980-7772
https://joansfarm.com/
Pumpkin Patch and Public Swim
Saturday, Oct 21
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Enjoy a floating pumpkin patch, decorate your own unique pumpkin
Hayward Plunge
24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward
$6
Pumpkins in the Park
Saturday, Oct 28
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cardoza Park
Kennedy Dr. & Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas
Register at: www.milpitas.gov/448/Activity-Guide-Registration
$15 per child
Boo Calendar
Unhinged: Housewarming
Friday, Sept 22 – Tuesday, Oct 31
Friday – Sunday; select Thursdays
Start times: 7:15 p.m., 10:15 p.m.
Garden party, haunted house, and Halloween museum
Winchester Mystery House
525 S Winchester Blvd., San Jose
(408) 247-2000
Tickets: $64.99
Fear Overload Scream Park
Saturday, Sept 23 – Sunday, Nov 5
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
(times vary; check by night)
Two terrifying attractions: House of Phobia, Happy Days Asylum
2086 NewPark Mall, Newark
https://fearoverload.com/
Tickets: $19.99 – $32.99
Paranormal Investigation at McConaghy House
Saturday, Sept 23
7 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Search for paranormal activity with an experienced investigator
McConaghy House
18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward
(510) 581-0223
www.haywardareahistory.org/explore-the-paranormal
Tickets: $75
Pirates of Emerson Haunted House
Friday, Sept 29 – Tuesday, Oct 31
Fridays – Sundays; Thursdays, Oct 19 & 26; and Tuesday, Oct 31
7:05 p.m. – 10 p.m. (11 p.m. or midnight on select nights)
Choose your attraction: Demented Dolls, Pirates of Emerson, Halloween Hell, Seesawz Circus
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Corner of Bernal & Valley Avenues
Tickets: $40 – $80; $13 landlubber pass
Boo at the Zoo
Sunday, Oct 1 – Sunday, Oct 29
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
500-bale hay maze, scavenger hunt—come in costume!
Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland
(510) 632-9525
Tickets become available at 9 a.m., 28 days prior
Zoo tickets: $24 adults, $20 kids / seniors, free under age 2
Parking: $10 in advance / $15 at the gate
Fremont Ghost House: Voodoo on the Bayou
Friday, Oct 13 – Tuesday, Oct 30
Mon – Thurs: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Fri: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sat: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Haunted house, carnival games, and snacks
Kids Costume Parade
Saturday, Oct 21
1 p.m.
Lights On Tour
Saturday, Oct 21
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Behind-the-scenes look at the sets with no scares
Chadbourne Carriage House
39169 Fremont Blvd., Fremont
(510) 796-0595
https://candlelighters.com/
Ghost House Admission: $5
Game tickets: $1 (6 for $5)
Trick-or-Treat at Fremont Street Eats
Friday, Oct 20
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Wear your costume and trick-or-treat!
Fremont Downtown Event Center
3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont
(510) 494-4300
Ardenwood Haunted Train Rides
Friday, Oct 20 – Sunday, Oct
22
Friday, Oct 27 – Sunday, Oct 29
Fri / Sat: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sun: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
A spooky, not scary train ride with pumpkin art and encounter with a witch
Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont
(510) 544-2797
Tickets: $15
Beyond the Veil
Friday, Oct 20 – Saturday, Oct 28
6:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:45 p.m.
McConaghy House: Friday, Oct 20 – Saturday, Oct 21
18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward
Meek Mansion: Friday, Oct 27 – Saturday, Oct 28
17365 Boston Rd., Hayward
(510) 581-0223
www.haywardareahistory.org/beyond-the-veil
Tickets: $30
Howl-o-Ween
Saturday, Oct 21
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Dog Halloween costume contest
Newbark Dog Park
35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark
(see recreation guide)
Pumpkin Patch and Public Swim
Saturday, Oct 21
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Enjoy a floating pumpkin patch, decorate your own unique pumpkin
Hayward Plunge
24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward
$6
Halloween Community Carnival
Sunday, Oct 22
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Dancing, games, costume contest and treats! For families with kids ages 3-12
Holly Community Center
31600 Alvarado Blvd., Union City
(510) 675-5488
https://www.unioncity.org/419/Community-Events
Tickets: $10
Unhaunted House
Saturday, Oct 28
3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Carnival with Halloween crafts, stories, games and treats
San Felipe Community Center and Park
2058 D St., Hayward
Free; register at www.haywardrec.org
Running Dead 5K Fun Run
Sunday, Oct 29
9 a.m. – 12 noon
8 a.m. check in
Civic Center/City Hall
34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City
www.unioncity.org/419/Community-Events
Registration $35 Adults; $25 Youth
Paranormal Investigation at Meek Mansion
Saturday, Nov 4
7 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Search for paranormal activity with an experienced investigator
Meek Mansion
17365 Boston Rd., Hayward
(510) 581-0223
www.haywardareahistory.org/explore-the-paranormal
Tickets: $75
Continuing Events:
Tuesdays
Poker Tournaments
6:00 pm
Weekly tournaments for beginners or a seasoned player.
The Clubhouse Bistro & Bar
4020 Technology Pl., Fremont
(510) 651-2500
bit.ly/3GllRwI
Tuesdays
A Matter of Balance R
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels of older adults.
Age Well Center at South Fremont
47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont
(510) 742-7540
issuu.com/hsdept
mt*****@fr*****.gov
Tuesdays
East Bay Games Meet
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
German/Euro style board games and card games.
Swiss Park
5911 Mowry Ave., Newark
(510) 936-2523
meetup.com/east-bay-games
First and Third Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Trivia Night
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Gather your team, grab some beers, and compete to win prizes.
Drake’s Brewing Company
1933 Davis St. #177, San Leandro
(510) 568-2739
bit.ly/3U31xWD
Third Tuesdays
Read to a Dog
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Read your favorite book to a therapy dog
Fremont Main Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont
(510) 745-1400
rb.gy/m7ded
Wednesdays
Trivia Night R$
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Play & win prizes.
The Clubhouse Bistro & Bar
4020 Technology Pl., Fremont
(510) 651-2500
fremontclubhouse.com
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
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
cutt.ly/zwdxcR1t
mt*****@fr*****.gov
Wednesdays
Tropics Bingo
7:00 pm
Flash games
Tropics Mobile Home Park
33000 Almaden Blvd., Union City
(510) 471-8550
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
Third Thursdays
Chronic Pain Support Group
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Group guidance from Stanford Pain Management Clinic.
(510) 790 – 6600
issuu.com/hsdept
Zoom: ba******************@ic****.com
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.
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
Second & Fourth Sundays
Larry “O” Teen Workshop
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Used bikes, bike parts for sale and bike repair
Larry Orozco Teen Workshop
33623 Mission Blvd., Union City
(510) 675-5487
Instagram @ibikeunioncity
Mondays
Advanced Math + Science Tutoring
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Free high school and college-level tutoring
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 667-7900
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
Wednesdays, December 7 – 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
shorturl.at/gqZ49
Fridays, January 20 – January 5
Knit & Crochet Circle
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn knitting and crocheting.
Milpitas Public Library
160 N Main St., Milpitas
(408) 262-1171
shorturl.at/iGST9
Tuesdays, March 21 – December 19
Chess Mix
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Drop in for some casual chess games
San Lorenzo Library
395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo
(510) 284-0640
shorturl.at/ehsRS
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
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
Third Saturdays, May 20 – December 16
Yoga for beginners & beyond
10:30 am – 11:45 am
Join for free yoga class
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 667-7900
bit.ly/44NFZSZ
jo*******@gm***.com
Fourth Saturdays, May 27 – November 25
Reading Buddies for Grades K – 5th
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Buddy up with a furry friend & read your favorite book
Milpitas Public Library
160 N Main St., Milpitas
(408) 262-1171
bit.ly/3MEpC3X
Saturdays, May 27 – December 30
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
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
First Monday, June 5 – December 4
Teen Junk Journaling Workshop
5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
Learn the basics of junk journaling and start your own journal!
Hayward Public Library
888 C St., Hayward
(510) 293-8685
rb.gy/igtdy
Wednesday, June 13 – September 27
Little Listeners Storytime
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Storytime for preschoolers
395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo
(510) 284-0640
rb.gy/9lrtx
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
Tuesdays, July 18 – November 28
Baby Bouncers Lapsit
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
A baby and caregivers program including nursery rhymes & picture book
Milpitas Public Library
160 N Main St., Milpitas
(408) 262-1171
rb.gy/lwm72
Wednesdays, July 19 – November 29
ESL Conversation Club
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Improve your English skills and learn about other cultures.
Milpitas Public Library
160 N Main St., Milpitas
(408) 262-1171
rb.gy/tszda
Fourth Monday, July 24 – November 27
Adult Tai Chi
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Come enjoy a gentle, energizing class with modified Tai Chi movements
Fremont Main Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont
(510) 745-1400
rb.gy/n1llh
First and Third Wednesdays, August 2 – December 20
Golden Gatherings
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Gathering of the elders for casual conversations and calm, self-guided activities.
San Lorenzo Library
395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo
(510) 284-0640
rb.gy/h1xtb
Thursday – Saturday, August 10 – October 7
53rd Annual Virtual and In-Person Textile Exhibition
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Olive Hyde Art Gallery
123 Washington Blvd., Fremont
(510) 791-4357
is.gd/IUUSZT
First and Third Thursday, August 17 – October 19
Homeschool Preteen Social Hour R
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Board games and craft supplies with other homeschoolers
Newark Public Library
37055 Newark Blvd., Newark
(510) 284-0675
t.ly/Q8fjY
Registration opens at 12 pm
Thursday – Saturday, September 1 – September 30
2nd Annual Tiny Art Show Artwork Display
During library hours
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 667-7900
rb.gy/if35y
Monday – Friday, September 4 – October 26
“Climate Change – RE-Imagined” Sun Gallery Members Exhibition
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Hayward City Hall, John O’ Lague Galleria
777 B St., Hayward
(510) 583-4000
haywardartscouncil.org
Tuesdays, September 5 – December 19
Music and Storytime
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Story, music, and movement with children
Cherryland Community Center
278 Hampton Road, Hayward
(510) 626-8522
t.ly/M2lnv
First and Third Wednesdays, September 6 – November 29
Stories & Crafts with Ms. Jennifer
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Join for stories, songs, and craft. Ages 2-5
Newark Public Library
37055 Newark Blvd., Newark
(510) 284-0675
t.ly/6ZiXJ
Saturdays, September 9 – September 30
Yoga with Sejal R$
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Refresh and renew yourself in the magic of yoga
Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont (LEAF) Center
36501 Niles Blvd., Fremont
t.ly/mhWew
Saturdays, September 9 – September 30
Tech Tutor: 3D Printing R
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Meet with a tutor who can answer your questions
Irvington Library
41825 Greenpark Drive, Fremont
(510) 795-2631
t.ly/e0K1U
ir*******@ac*******.org
Saturdays, September 9 – December 30
Computer Crew: Teen Tech Help
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
One-on-one tutor on basic tech issues
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 667-7900
t.ly/OFsQh
Mondays, September 11 – September 25
Lego Club
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Use your creativity and engineering skills to freely build your imagination.
Milpitas Public Library
160 N Main St., Milpitas
(408) 262-1171
rb.gy/081fh
uv*@sc**.org
Mondays and Tuesdays, September 11 – October 9
Modern Brush Pen Calligraphy
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn to write beautifully and cover the basis of using, holding, and writing with brush pens.
Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont
(510) 790-6606
issuu.com/hsdept
Thursdays, September 14 – October 26
Silent Book Club
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Read your book in a quiet group setting
Centerville library
3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont
(510) 795-2629
t.ly/sMi0J
Thursdays, September 14 – September 28
Digital Craft Class $
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Learn to make cards, toys, games, puppets, origami, and more using your laptop.
Age Well Center at South Fremont
47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont
(510) 742-7529
issuu.com/hsdept
Monday – Friday, September 15 – October 27
Flux Exhibition
Upstairs Gallery: Mon- Fri: 10 am – 4 pm
Lower Main Gallery: Mon: 5 pm – 9 pm, Tues & Thurs: 11 am – 2 pm
Reception: September 23: 2 pm – 5 pm.
Several local artists displaying their fluctuation of creativity
Image Central Gallery
1099 E St., Hayward
(510) 881-6721
haywardrec.org
Saturday, September 16 – Monday, November 30
Latinx American Heritage Month Art Showcase
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Studio 11
34626 11th St., Union City
(510) 675-5825
rb.gy/gu46v
Sundays, September 17 – November 12
Epic Art Exhibit at Dove Gallery
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Featuring spectacular landscapes, historical landmarks and symbols of great devotion
Dove Gallery
875 S Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas
(408) 464-5011
t.ly/8X3Wa
do**@pa**********.org
Mondays and Wednesdays, September
18 – November 6
Music for Minors II Volunteer training R
In person Training on Mondays.: 9:15 am – 11:45 am
Online training on Wednesdays: 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Corpus Christi Parish
37968 Third St., Fremont
(510) 790-3207
musicforminors2.org
Tuesdays, September 19 – May 28
It’s Storytime
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes, songs, and musical instruments for kids ages 18 month- 6 yrs.
Fremont Main Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont
(510) 745-1400
t.ly/oTq3Q
fr**************@ac*******.org
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, September 19
Book Review and Author meet R
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Author of Why We Need to Be Wild: One Woman’s Quest for Ancient Human Answers to 21st Century Problems.
Surlene Grant Community Room
999 east 14th Street, San Leandro
rb.gy/isgsv
Tuesday, September 19
Start Smart Teen Driving R
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Driver safety education class targeting new and future licensed drivers between the age of 15 – 19 and their parents/guardians.
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 667-7900
rb.gy/18hw0
ca**********@ac*******.org
Tuesday, September 19
Bingo Night
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Come with friends, play, and win prize
Chick-fil-A Auto Mall
5539 Auto Mall Parkway, Fremont
rb.gy/fikd5
Tuesday, September 19
Current Concepts in the Management of Shoulder Arthritis R
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
An overview of current treatment options for patients with shoulder arthritis. Washington Hospital Healthcare System.
rb.gy/3advr
Tuesday, September 19 – Wednesday, September 20
Tri-City Local Hazard Mitigation Plan – Planning Committee Meeting
Tues: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Get involved and learn more
Alameda County Water District (Board Room)
43885 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont
t.ly/aWH1y
Wednesday, September 20
Financial Wealth Building Workshop R
3:00 pm
Learn simple techniques to start your journey to financial success! (Grades 9 -12)
Kennedy Community Center
1333 Decoto Rd., Union City
(510) 574-2020, (510) 675-5329
rb.gy/3ibx1
Wednesday, September 20
Teen Poetry Workshop
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Meet up with teen poets to get inspired & workshop your poetry–all levels welcome.
Hayward Public Library
888 C St., Hayward
(510) 293-8685
rb.gy/fhstk
Thursday, September 21
Bilingual Music Class for Kids! R
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
English-Spanish music class for babies-preschoolers and their grownups.
San Lorenzo Library
395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo
(510) 284-0640
t.ly/Ze1iu
sa********@ac*******.org
Thursday, September 21
Art of the Mission Church $R
12:30 pm
Tour and explanation of the art in the church
Mission San Jose Church
43300 Mission Blvd, Fremont
(510) 791-4357
t.ly/CRC9I
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Friday, September 22
Mexican Tin Art R
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A folk art with tin and colors to decorate for ages 12 – 18
Milpitas Public Library
160 N Main St., Milpitas
(408) 262-1171
rb.gy/jwejo
rl**@sc**.org
Friday, September 22
African Dance Performance R
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Enjoy the joy and vitality of African dance with movement, rhythm, and sprit.
Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont
(510) 790-6606
issuu.com/hsdept
nj*****@fr*****.gov
Saturday, September 23
Volunteer in the Parks – Meek Park R
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tools, leadership, snacks, and satisfaction of knowing you are a V.I.P.
Meek Estate Park
240 Hampton Rd, Hayward
(510) 881-6700
tinyurl.com/HARDvip
vo*******@ha********.org
Saturday, S
eptember 23 – Sunday, September 24
Ganesh Utsav $
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Cultural fest including Ganesh Darshan & Arati, shopping & food booths, cultural performances, kids’ zone and more.
Newpark Mall
2086 Newpark Mall, Newark
8-555-Ganesh
rzganeshutsav.com
Saturday, September 23
Coastal Cleanup Day R
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Keep our coastline, watershed, and Baylands clean!
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont
(510) 792-0222
t.ly/9LxXP
pa**********@fw*.gov
Saturday, September 23
Fremont’s Annual Coastal Cleanup Day R
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
keep our coastline, watershed, and Baylands clean!
Various location
t.ly/Mugn9
Saturday, September 23
Hayward Fall Festival
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Season change celebration with fine art and craft booths, sidewalk sales, food vendors, kid’s activities, and live music
Downtown
B St. &, Main St., Hayward
haywardareachamber.com
Saturday, September 23
Book Discussion and Author meet (Emily Sieu Liebowitz and Laura Flam) R
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
But Will You Love Me Tomorrow: An oral history of ’60s girls groups
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 608-1137
rb.gy/77iel
ca**********@ac*******.org
Saturday, September 23
Screening of “The Freshman (1925)” $R
7:30 pm
Preceded by: Fox Trot Finesse (1915), and Looking For Sally (1925)
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont
(510) 494-1411
t.ly/lNIy6
Saturday, September 23
Comedy Den – Magician Dan Chan $R
6:00 pm -8:00 pm
World-class magic and mind-reading.
JP’s Family Restaurant
3600 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley
thecomedydencv.com/#upcomingshows
Saturday, September 23
Bay Philharmonic Gala Fundraiser $R
5:30 pm
Spectacular entertainment, delicious food, fabulous libations, silent and live auction.
Hayward City Hall
777 B St., Hayward
(510) 583-4000
bayphil.org/gala
in**@ba*****.org
Saturday, September 23
Fall Festival
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Celebration of season change with activities and more
Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation
First United Methodist Church
2950 Washington Blvd., Fremont
mpuuc.org/fall-festival/
dr*@mp****.org
Saturday, September 23
Community Science Bio Blitz
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come learn how apps like seek, iNaturalist, and more are used to help scientists gather data, while also enhancing your next hike!
Sunol Regional Wilderness Visitor Center
1895 Geary Rd., Sunol
(510) 544-3245
rb.gy/2rcfu
Parking fee applies
Saturday, September 23
American Red Cross Blood Drive R
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Schedule your appointment on their website
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 667-7900
t.ly/lxqeE, redcrossblood.org
Saturday, September 23
Castro Valley Friends of the Library CD Sale
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Music CD sale @$1
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 667-7900
rb.gy/jwtq9
Saturday, September 23
Garden Club at the Learning Garden
11:30 pm – 12:30 pm
Involve working in the garden space and meet other gardeners
Centerville library
3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont
(510) 795-2629
rb.gy/hs9t6
fr*****************@ac*******.org
Saturday, September 23
Poppin’ Popcorn
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
See how we prepare our own farm-grown popcorn and try a taste yourself.
Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont
(888) 327-2757
rb.gy/067ev
Admission fee applies
Saturday, September 23
Carding Wool
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Listen about our fleecy friends, and try your hand at using different tools to brush out wool.
Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont
(888) 327-2757
rb.gy/067ev
Admission fee applies
Saturday, September 23 – Sunday, September 24
Explore the Paranormal at McConaghy House $
Sat: 7:00 pm
Sun: 1:00 am
Join experienced investigators for a paranormal investigation
McConaghy House
18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward
(510) 581-0223
haywardareahistory.org
Sunday, September 24
Album Discussion for Adults
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Discussion on “Bad” by Michael Jackson
Milpitas Public Library
160 N Main St., Milpitas
(408) 262-1171
rb.gy/n4wcg
ac****@sc**.org
Sunday, September 24
Fall Colors Stroll
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Discover the colors of Sunol while strolling around
Sunol Regional Wilderness Visitor Center
1895 Geary Rd., Sunol
(510) 544-3245
rb.gy/yi057
Parking fee applies
Sunday, September 24
Hayward Executive Airport Open House
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Stationary aircraft displays, police and fire vehicles, and classic cars, introductory flights conducted by local flight school, and more.
Hayward Executive Airport
20301 SkyWest Dr., Hayward
(510) 293-8678
hayward-ca.gov/airport
Sunday, September 24
John Stanley’s Creature Features $R
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Screening “The Best of John Stanely and Trailers of Horror”
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont
(510) 494-1411
rb.gy/cdjcv
Sunday, September 24
Apple Cider Pressing
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Come help squeeze the juice from apples and discover how long people have been enjoying this tasty fruit treat!
Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont
(888) 327-2757
rb.gy/067ev
Admission fee applies
Sunday, September 24
Pumpkin Fest: Sunday Makebreak $
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Come in-store and craft a pumpkin using our supplies. Please note you’ll have to purchase your craft pumpkin.
Fremont Hub
39281 Fremont Hub, Fremont
rb.gy/8nl2h
Sunday, September 24
Disability Resource Festival
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Connect with the people of disabilities and their families with helpful area resources, fun activities, entertainment
Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont
(888) 327-2757
t.ly/WEpM9
Admission fee applies
Sunday, September 24
Harvest Traditions
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Discover how different cultures around the world celebrate the beginning of Fall and enjoy a tasty treat cooked in our woodfire stove.
Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont
(888) 327-2757
rb.gy/067ev
Admission fee applies
Monday, September 25
St. Joseph School Fremont & Fremont Bank 28th Annual Golf Tournament & Gala $R
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Silent auction, putting contest, shot gun followed by food, drinks, raffle and more.
The Club at Ruby Hill
3400 W Ruby Hill Dr., Pleasanton
(925) 417-5840
shorturl.at/gklpD
sj****@sj****.org
Tuesday, September 26
Paying for College with Scholarships R
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Learn how to approach the scholarship search process and more
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 667-7900
shorturl.at/hrC06
