Posted By: tess elliott
Location: Fremont
Date: 08/23/2010
Subject: dui check
Comments:
please keep posting dui check they are warnings for us to be carful on road mentioning the intersections also helps

Posted By: Claudia Duarte
Location: Fremont
Date: 08/13/2010
Subject: Child Safety day article in protective services
Comments:
Tri-City Voice support in promoting our event is really appreciated, thank you so much

Posted By: Albert Lewis
Location: Cloud Way Hayward
Date: 08/02/2010
Subject: cyber crime article
Comments:
Ftc.gov link and information on protection from fraud and spam emails is helpful i get lot of spam and sometimes they get clicked in hurry also dru santoyo I just read the comment you have given I read reports every week there are never any names in the reporst which names do ya say? keep the reports regular news like purse snatching near trader joes keep informed and are more important today than anything else hayward homicide suspects got arrested why should we citizens live in fear people are robbed and killed on street

Posted By: dru santoyo
Location:
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Subject: newark crime report
Comments:
In my opinion You shouldnt display crime reports on the internet. I know that its freedom of speed and that it should be known that these people made a mistake, but that\'s the key word: mistake. Many people search these people\'s names and if something like a crime report shows up then that could do some damage to the person\'s reputation. Yes they should pay the price and that is exactly what they do, in court with fees and penalties. They shouldnt have to deal with the embarrassment of having their names googled and haveing a crime report pop up. it\'s not right and unfair to the victim who\'s name is being put on the spot to the whole world and their mistake is being made known. This mistake could cause embarrassment to family and friends, may cause them to lose job opportunities, school scholarships, and many more available opportunities out there.

Posted By: Randy Rynier
Location:
Date:
Subject: Leapin Leana
Comments:
This must have been a vevy popular name back in the day. there was a leapin leana here in Millersville that was made from a 1927 Model 2 door sedan. and it was quite the car the rear axle was moved front and she would do quite the wheelie when it was loaded with clowns. it had a water spout in the grill a canon on the top and fire shot out of the tail pipe. Im looking for pictures of this car as a friend of mine has the car (or should I say whats left of it. She has been left outside since the late seventies and not much remains it still has all the orig. running gear and frame but the body is way to rusted to repair. I would love to put it back the way it was as it was all over the east coast. I seen your artical and just had to write to you. Im glad you still have yours. Thank You

Posted By: George Zraick
Location: Newark, CA
Date: 07/29/2010
Subject: Newark swim program
Comments:
I just finished my third year with my son enrolled in the Red cross swim program at Newark High school. And, this has been the worst program in a steady decline of quality since I\'ve been watching it. It\'s hard enough as a teenager to understand how important it is to teach young children not to drown vs. who is dating who and trying to look good against the other students. I get that! But in this case I have found no student teachers in charge of coaching and CORRECTING our childrens swimming ability. They are doing doing nothing more than going through the motions. Now, I do not blame the student teachers. I blame their leaders, the adult coaches, for the entire time I was there 3, 2 week sessions there I did not see one adult come out of the office or pull there eyes away fro the laptop they were stareing at. NOT ONCE! No wonder the student teachers are sloppy. With that type of leadership who can blame them! Well I guess its not important, after all it\'s just a summer swim program. At least, that will be the argument when some child falls into a pool and drowns.

Posted By: George Zraick
Location: Newark,CA
Date: 07/29/2010
Subject: Camera ights
Comments:
I\'ve received 2 tickets from these systems and after showing the court the video frame before the one used by the ticketing corporation that shares revenues with the city. The charges were dismissed. In these times it\'s discusting to me to have our officials stoop to this level to compensate for their mismanagement of our city budget. I believe in efficient law management and this has nothing to do with it.

Posted By: Thomas Macasaet
Location: Newark Ca
Date: 07/24/2010
Subject: traffic news
Comments:
hey there can you post the traffic updates in your website every week if possible for the city of newark thanks for reporting the traffic alert on protective url today on thornton it saved me a lot of time

Posted By: Roger Jones
Location: Fremont, CA
Date: 07/13/2010
Subject: Red Light Cameras and Yellow Light Times
Comments:
Red Light Cameras Fremont Police say that when determining the placement of a red light camera they look at accident data, vehicular and pedestrian traffic volume, citizen and officer complaints, potential violations and overall construction of the roadway. A very careful process. Yet, in 2005, after the first 5 years of operation two of the red light cameras were shut down. Why? Not because they had done their job (these two cameras were located at two of the three intersections with the greatest number of injury accidents), but, because these two cameras were the lowest revenue producers, so the police say. It is more about the money than safety. You would think that after 10 years and over 90,000 tickets, that violations would be down, way down. Not so. Of the cameras where straight-through violations can be measured, these violations have increased 20 times, year over year. The totals did go down 29 times; hardly compelling evidence that cameras are changing driver behaviors. The numbers of violations go up; they go down. Never consistently. Always about the same, on average. What can we do to reduce red light running? Simply extend the yellow light intervals like what was done last year state-wide in Georgia and in Loma Linda, California. With astounding results. Towns in Georgia reported an immediate 80% reduction in violations by adding one second of time to their yellow lights: Loma Linda – 92% by doing the same. Data from camera companies show 40-50% of straight-through violations occur in the first half-second of a red light and 80-90% occur within the first second. Accident reductions are starting to be reported in Georgia since the yellow light extensions 15 months ago. The downside, however, is that revenue from fines is far short of what it costs in fees to operate these cameras. Towns are either scrapping the cameras or renegotiating their fees with camera companies. Some are looking at new ways to increase camera citation revenue again. Extending yellow light times has been suggested to our city council members as well as to the engineering and police departments. The most common reason for denial of a test is that Fremont\'s yellow light times are in accordance with the state mandated minimums. There is nothing in the state code, however, that says we cannot increase the yellow light durations. Some additional conjecture has been offered that any test of this engineering change might confuse motorists or expose the city to some liability. The claim is made that benefits will be short-lived; that motorists will once again try to beat the light and violations will rebound to previous levels. These opinions have been refuted in various studies. The benefits are lasting. Let\'s conduct a test here in Fremont. Add a half-second to one second of yellow to a photo enforced approach. Results will be measurable after one month. Include another intersection. Much to gain and nothing to lose. I am speaking of the very same safety improvements touted by the camera companies: reduction of red light running.

Posted By: Aileen kim
Location: Fremont
Date: 07/05/2010
Subject: thanks.........!
Comments:
Trafic delays kinda like North Park Victoria Drive and Jacklin Road, Evans Road reported online in article traffic impacts were helpful our group used theprotective service news want to say that keep such news posted to mention busy routes oftenn

Posted By: MVAL Volleyballer
Location: Fremont, CA
Date: 07/02/2010
Subject: Boys Athlete of the Month or Week suggestion
Comments:
I suggest William Klepac as an athlete of the week or month of August; he finished the year 1st-team all-MVAL, with over 400 kills and 80 blocks. He definitely deserves it.

Posted By: Cyn Fern
Location: Fremont, CA
Date: 07/02/2010
Subject: Alameda Public Works Wasting Tax Dollars
Comments:
For two months straight, a section of Cherry by Ohlone College Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology has been blocked off, causing congestion for drivers. Normally this is a standard construction nuisance but other than the first couple days of coning off the area and tearing up a section of the road, the place has been deserted. What is worse is the \"Your Tax Dollars At Work -5106705591\" sign posted. Telling how our money is yet again being wasted.

Posted By: Phoebe Carter
Location: Milpitas
Date: 06/22/2010
Subject: Grow a Garden Sanctuary
Comments:
As a Milpitas resident I regularly go to the Milpitas Library and attend some of the events there. A recent article on \"Grow a Garden sanctuary\" in your attractive paper\'s supplement was a joy to read. The writer Ms Gupta has with the choice of words, and photos given a vivid description to the event that I\'m planning to attend.

Posted By: Henry Hutchins
Location: Fremont
Date: 06/17/2010
Subject: Outsourcing public safety for profit
Comments:
No Means No No Means No, but lTri-City governments do not seem to understand want it\'s citizens are saying. In this tight economy, we have said no to any new taxes and cities have to live within their means. However the Police Departments of each of these cities have made an end run to get more revenue from us and punish us for refusing to raise taxes. This is done throw increasing traffic citations and now infamous Red Light cameras. This Red Light camera program is a travesty becauses of the following: First there is little evidence that they increase public safety. How many accidents have been prevented by these cameras? Second the Police Departments receive very little of the revenue. Most of the revenue goes to a for profit company in Arizona that installs the cameras and evaluates the photos to issue the citations. So our police are outsourcing us to a company in a state that is being boycotted by many Californians with the incentive to issue a citation for profit. There is no penalty when the citations are dismissed thus no risk for an error. Plus “beyond a shadow of double” and “speedy trail” rules do not seem to apply in traffic court with the photos. Add what other enemies of Californian\'s pocketbooks are profiting most, well try the insurance companies. Each red light citation has the potential to increase your insurance rate far beyond the price of the citation for years. Yes, we are being punished by our own police departments for not raising our taxes to increase their compensation. We should be outsourcing elected officials and police chiefs for supporting this. Let them see how difficult it is to manage their budget with less in the real world.

Posted By: Letitia Tumaneng
Location: California School FOr The BLind Fremont California
Date: 06/01/2010
Subject: Special Concert At The Californa School FOr The Blind
Comments:
Would like to see a coverage Featering the California School for the Blind. We will be having a special concert featering one of our finest peanist acompanied by other musicians tomorrow at 7pm in the school Theator

Posted By: ANIKA DOKES
Location: FREMONT
Date: 06/01/2010
Subject: Sex is back!.......EUWW WHAT A TITLE!!!
Comments:
THE REVIEW WAS TOO GENERIC THE TITLE IS NOT GOOD FOR A FAMILY FRIENDLY PAPER WRITER OF THE MOVIE REVIEW SHOULD CONSIDER DECENT TITLES FOR STORY

Posted By: Adriana Guadalupe
Location:
Date:
Subject: KUDOS
Comments:
Kudos to you always missed crime news in the tricity paper now it is real paper and not only an event magazine like before now we read all the news of our city in the paper thank you thank you!

Posted By: Alicia Bennett
Location:
Date:
Subject: Union City Fire Department merging with Alameda County Fire Department
Comments:
I just read and agree with Connie\'s post. I didn\'t vote for measure K and I didn\'t vote for measure UU. Now that I\'m stuck paying more every year for public safety, my only consolation is that I know that no firefighters will be laid off and no fire stations will be vacant. That is good, as our city continues to grow, and there have been like 5 fires in the last month alone, yet no more firefighters on the street since... I don\'t know. What is this I hear that $30000 or $60000 has been spent during this economy on a study by an outside group to determine if we can save money on our fire services? And now that the long-awaited results are in and point clearly towards a cost-saving merger with a bigger department with far higher service levels and depth of resources, our city is dragging its feet (even behind smaller Newark, who was to see no cost savings) and is giving into scare tactics by one official and one misinformed vocal sergeant? If our city has the ability to fix the stripped-down fire department, offer training and resources to the firefighters that rush to help us all the time, and to save money by not paying their own chief & training & overhead costs, then PLEASE DO IT. If the firefighters are willing to do it and take a pay cut, please by all means vote in favor of it. Sincerely, a concerned citizen

Posted By: Connie Herbert
Location:
Date:
Subject: Union City- Alameda County Fire Merger makes Since
Comments:
The potential merger of the Union City Fire Department with the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) is essential to continue to provide our city with the fire services we need and pay for. As I understand the ongoing situation, in March 2009 an independent consultant recommended to the City Council to initiate discussions with ACFD to provide fire services. As noted in the document the potential savings to Union City would be around 1 million dollars. During budget discussions in June 2009, city staff and council slashed the budget and personnel of the fire department chopping the budget some 1.7 million dollars and cutting, freezing, or re-designating 8 employees and positions. One of these eliminated positions was the Deputy Fire Marshal. As noted during the budget process the current Fire Chief is handling all his current duties and those essential duties of the Fire Marshal as well. This is not serving our citizens well. It is important for the people to understand that our fire department is as thin as possible and that all essential services like fire permits, inspections, fire cause investigations, training, emergency preparedness, CERT, and other community programs are failing because of the lack of staff and ability to provide adequate personnel to facilitate. All of these programs and services will return with the ALCO merger. According to city staff during the February 25th work session the budget is getting worse and more cuts are expected. The only place left to cut would be the fire engines on the street. This would result in increased response time getting to our emergencies. This should not even be in the discussion. ALCO has stated they can provide the same number of fire engines as we currently have. Finally, the cost to make our department whole again would be near 1.4 million dollars. Why not spend the $55,000 per year now to make our department a functional organization rather than 1.4 million in the next few years for the same or reduced service.

Posted By: Bill Quirk
Location:
Date:
Subject: New Year Resolution
Comments:
Really enjoyed the opinion piece on New Year Resolutions for government officials. Wish all of us would take your advice.

Posted By: Steve Domingo
Location:
Date:
Subject: Union City Mayors by Myrla Raymundo
Comments:
Myrla Raymundo\'s Union city mayors article is very informative. Unfortunately when it comes to Mayor Green her information is incomplete and about 2 decades short. She mentioned that Mayor Green was a strong propenent of Hillside protection in the early 90\'s. Well Myrla, we are at the end of 2009 and guess what, Mayor Green is the biggest proponent of the Masonic Development-the conversion of the Hillside agricutural lands into flatland and open them into residential and commercial development. These lands are the last Gems of Union City. Yes, Masonic Homes owns these lands but they are agricultural lands when they bought. Opening these lands for development in exchange quick buck is callous, shortsighted, and so unlike the Mayor from the 1990s as you decribed. If the changing the zoning of these Masonic land is successful as the Mayor and Council memebers like to do, next time Myrla writes a Union City mayor article, we will have two pictures of Mayor Green, one as a protector of the hillside and one who destroyed the few remaining gems of Union City. I prefer to see a single picture of Mayors when the next mayoral history comes out.

Posted By: Mission Man
Location:
Date:
Subject: MSJ sports
Comments:
You guys never seem to miss Mission losing to somebody, but when Mission beats somebody--like Mission boys basketball\\\\\\\'s victory over Livermore last Saturday, our boys soccer team\\\\\\\'s 4-1-1 record, or our girls basketball team\\\\\\\'s victory over Foothill two days ago, 45-30--you guys never record it. Not to mention, a lot of the TCV sports articles incorrectly state that a MVAL championship won by a Mission team was instead won by another team. \\\\\\\"Accurate, fair, and honest?\\\\\\\" You guys seem to take every opportunity possible to rip on Mission San Jose\\\\\\\'s sports.

Posted By: Bill Quirk
Location: Hayward City Council Member
Date: 11/08/2009
Subject: Bicycle Article from Hayward Area Historical Society
Comments:
I really enjoyed the article on bicycles in turn of the last century of Hayward. It was well written. The topic was fascinating. I felt like I knew old Hayward much better than I have before. Enjoyed the earlier historical articles as well. I hope you continue to publish such articles.

Posted By: anonymous anonymous
Location: Fremont
Date: 11/05/2009
Subject: jim ingram
Comments:
You\'re newspaper\'s motto, \"Accurate, Fair & Honest\" was somewhat inaccurate concerning the article, \"Coaching Legend Jim Ingram.\" I attended Washington high School during the mid 60\'s and knew Ingram. I give credit where credit is due; he was a capable football coach. Ingram had a dark side to his personality. Basiclly he was a \"bully.\" If you weren\'t one of his \"star athletes,\" then he treated you like you we\'re excrement. He had derogatory \"pet\" names for everyone, which I can\'t repeat here. He seemed to take a delight in destroying you\'re self-esteem and confidence. He has caused problems with a fellow classmate of mine, due to Ingrams abnormal behavior. This particular classmate,who shall remain nameless, remarked to me that, \"Ingram and his constant name calling and \"bullying\" caused him to have low self esteem and a lack of confidence which made him feel as though he couldn\'t accomplish anything positive in his life.\" He seemed to be haunted by Ingrams constant,\"brow beating.\" Ingram would \"needle\" you constantly because he knew we (student\'s) couldn\'t or wouldn\'t say or do anything to get him in trouble with his superior\'s. In you\'re article you mentioned that Ingram took a hiatus in the mid-\'70s. That is certainly true to a point but what you failed to mention was that Ingram had slapped a student on the side of his head for fighting with one of Ingrams \"pet\" ass-kissers and Ingram ended up geting suspended by the School District. Ingram returned to the position he loved in 1979 only because the School District lifted his suspension. I was told this by another classmate of mine, so if the facts are incorrect the resposibility or liability does not fall on me. Ingram, I\'m sure you had a lot of admirer\'s but you also had a lot of people who had nothing but disdain for you, including myself. If I\'m ever at Tak Fudenna stadium & pass by you\'re bust, I\'ll be sure and spit on it.

Posted By: ORA ROYCE
Location: NEWARK, CA
Date: 10/24/2009
Subject: DON\'T TRUST BALLOT DESCRIPTION OF MEASURE L.
Comments:
The ballot states that low-income seniors are exempt from the Utilities Tax however this is not true. Only those senior citizens who are enrolled in the PG&E CARE program are exempt. The ballot could have been re-worded slightly to include four more words for clarification - \"ON PG&E\'S CARE PROGRAM\" and prevent misleading the voters. Was this a deliberate ploy? I prefer to think not but really wonder. PG&E should not be involved in criteria for exemption eligibility since they are not a government agency. Their low-income eligibility criteria is not standard for anyone other than PG&E and I am at a loss as to why their billing procedures should be adopted by the City of Newark. Over half of Newark residents over age 25 are foreign-born. Many of those people will not be voting and therefore will not be represented by the voting public. This is legal but Measure L exploits it because it involves a utility tax levied against ALL households and Business Establishments, except those enrolled in the PG&E CARE PROGRAM. (I wonder if PG&E has Newark facilities and whether they will pay the tax based on their usage.) Surely there is a non-discriminatory way to solve Newark\'s budget problems without a tax which will be levied against vulnerable citizens and legal non-citizens. The easy way is not always the best way. I am really frustrated that the ballot itself, misleads voters in an effort to get the measure passed.

Posted By: James Crowther
Location: Newark
Date: 09/19/2009
Subject: Measure L and Newark Gov\'t Waste
Comments:
Does anyone have an accounting of how much Newark City funds actually go into the \"Newark Days Celebration\"? It seems ironic to me that while Mayor Smith is fiddling with his instrument while Shirley Sisk watches him on stage. You can witness them at Newark Days partying away while all citizens are being asked to kick in a little more in the form of Measure L. Between the 18 hour overtime days for the police officers, Newark city employees preparation that begins days prior by fixing up the Park and also reparations days after of damages from this party to soccer fields, city landscapes, concrete sidewalk breakage and repair from carnival equipment driving over them, destructive auto traffic on the thin walk paths in the Community Park designed for light mowers etc, electrical box installation to run the stage setup, this list can go on and on. Why doesnt Newark just tighten up its belt during these tight times? Please note the fine, top grade printing paper you are being sent financial requests on, and we can\'t afford basic services? Mayor Smith, City Council members and Shirley Sisk ask for more, more, more, money so they can party, party. Newark Citizens, please don\'t be fooled by their cry for financial assistance for \"needed\" services. They are selecting what to take from you and using basic services as a threat, and it\'s what you require, all the while they divert funding for their personal party. They party like Bank Presidents with your money while threatening to cut your police, fire, and required services. I ask all Newark citizens to force them to do what is right by refusing to stuff their pockets with more cash. Vote absolutely NO on Measure L.

Posted By: joan andrews
Location: fremont, ca
Date: 09/05/2009
Subject: dino\'s restaurant
Comments:
I moved from milpitas to newark about 5 years ago. about a year ago I moved to fremont, just around the corner from Dino\'s. I have been eating there regularly for 5 years. I like the upgrades done to the exterior and interior when ownership changed. food is just like your article; comfort food and plenty without costing a lot. favorites is broccoli cheese soup, cold turkey sandwich made with real, fresh turkey. just that is pretty unique in this day and age. also, the warmth of the staff. over the past several years there has been a elderly couple dining there. they\'ve been married 64 years. the mrs. we have seen steadily going downhill, BUT, when they leave, it is not uncommon to see a server helping her out to the car. that is service above and beyond. it\'s not just the great food and clean environment, it\'s also the service--always with a smile. thank you Joan

Posted By: Kris Knight
Location: Fremont, CA and Bangor, ME
Date: 08/19/2009
Subject: Sports coverage
Comments:
The Voice is where we go now to find all the information we want on local sports and the Voice is coming through now when that coverage is in Bangor, ME. We appreciate the enthusiasm and dedication to the heart of the story. What Niles Centerville boys are doing here in Bangor, ME, is amazing and the Tri-City Voice stands up to any local reporting I read out here. Well done!! Thank you.

Posted By: Kimberly Chatterjee
Location: Fremont, CA
Date: 08/11/2009
Subject: Phenomenal CATS Article
Comments:
Thank you so much for the phenomenal article you wrote about Starstruck Theatre\\\\\\\'s production of CATS at Ohlone College. I am a member of the cast, and the article you wrote boosted all of our spirits a thousand percent! You made every single member of this production beam with pride. I especially appreciated the two-line review of my performance (so cool!) I cannot thank the Tri-City Voice enough for the fantastic review of our show, it gave us confidence, as well as great advertising. The Tri-City Voice has done so much for us, thank you! Sincerely, Kimberly Chatterjee

Posted By: Ann Crosbie
Location: Fremont, CA
Date: 08/11/2009
Subject: Excellent Coverage
Comments:
Thank you so much for the excellent coverage of local theatre. For example, I am so glad to get the information about what StarStruck Theatre is doing. It is hard to get coverage locally but Tri-City Voice is doing an excellent job of keeping the community informed. Bravo!

Posted By: Daniel Harper
Location: Fremont, Ca
Date: 08/10/2009
Subject: StarStruck Theatre's
Comments:
Thank you for helping to support StarStruck Theatre. Having the Tri-City Voice raise awareness for CATS through it's informative and honest review was eye-opening for many in the community that may not know of the high caliber performances in Fremont's own back yard. A special thank you to Janet Grant, the Tri-City Voice photographer who took the photos, the Tri-City Voice staff and Bill and Sharon Marshak for their continued support. Thank you,Daniel Harper

Posted By: Ray Mendonca
Location: Fremont, CA
Date: 08/10/2009
Subject: Review of Star Struck's production of Cats!
Comments:
Thank you very much for your generous coverage of Star Struck's production of Cats. I agree; it's a wonderful show and the beautiful photos you took give people a sneak preview of what they're going to see. Thank you for telling the community about this wonderful show.

Posted By: Karthik Raman
Location: Fremont, CA
Date: 08/10/2009
Subject: CATs article
Comments:
I just wanted to thank TCV for your continued outstanding support of Starstruck Theatre. The front page coverage of CATS was fantastic. Thank you to Janet Grant for the wonderful article that not only covered the cast, but also the hardworking tech and directors. Thank you also to William Mancebo for the wonderful photographs. Keep up the good work in covering all the Performing Arts in Fremont!

Posted By: J. Stevenson
Location: Pleasanton, CA
Date: 08/10/2009
Subject: Re: CATS Production Article
Comments:
Thank you so much to Janet Grant and Bill Mancebo for their recent article and photos of StarStruck Theatre's production of CATS, currently being performed at Ohlone Community College. StarStruck Theatre is a wonderful non-profit theatre group providing many young actors, actresses, musicians and support staff the opportunity to share their talents with the community in some of the best productions in the Bay Area! Thank you for your support of StarStruck and the arts community. It is greatly appreciated! :)

Posted By: nancy godfrey
Location: fremont, ca
Date: 08/10/2009
Subject: Thank you from Star Struck Theatre
Comments:
Just wanted to commend and thank the Tri City Voice for its recent coverage of Star Struck Theatre\'s production of CATS!! The exposure and wonderful review, color pictures, and in depth interview from Janet Grant and William Mancebo thrilled the cast and crew, and boosted attendance to near-sell out. Many, many thanks for your support of us and the arts!!!-- nancy godfrey, StarStruck theatre musical director

Posted By: Karen Smith
Location: Fremont, Ca
Date: 08/10/2009
Subject: Cats review
Comments:
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Starstruck\'s Cats. Not only have the kids been rehearshing very hard for months, but so have Lori, Nancy, Jeanne, the orchestra and the tech crew. I\'m sure that they all appreciate the lovely review and will work even harder to be fabulous for the remaining performances.

Posted By: Benjamin Hall
Location: United States
Date: 08/10/2009
Subject: (925) 640-8409
Comments:
I wanted to personally thank the TVC for their outstanding article and coverage they gave to StarStruck Theatre\'s production of Cats! Publicity like this is probably the best and most necessary thing for shows and productions like this. The article looks great, as do the pictures. It means so much to all of us! Thank you!

Posted By: david zehnder
Location: newark, ca
Date: 08/10/2009
Subject: Music at the Grove
Comments:
Thank you Tri-City Voice for your generous sponsorship of Newark\'s Music at the Grove concert series. The article and print ads provided much needed exposure and I\'m sure led to increasd attendance this summer. We look forward to working with you again next summer!

Posted By: Lori Stokes
Location: Fremont, CA
Date: 08/10/2009
Subject: Thank you
Comments:
Thank you so much for the wonderful coverage of our production of CATS! It means the world to us to know that we have such incredible friends at the Tri-City Voice. Due to your coverage, our production has exceeded all of our expectations in terms of ticket sales. Not to mention that the teens were ecstatic to see themselves on the front page of the newspaper! Thank you so much again for supporting StarStruck Youth Theatre, our community, and the Arts in Fremont. You’re the Cat’s Meow! Lori Stokes Artistic Director StarStruck Theatre

Posted By: Marilyn Williams
Location: Fremont, CA
Date: 08/10/2009
Subject: Article on CATS Production
Comments:
I always enjoy reading the Tri-City Voice and I\'d like to offer a special thank you for your cover article on the StarStruck production of CATS. Not only did the well-written article highlight a talented and hardworking group of kids, but it also gave well-deserved praise and credit to some of the best local theatre in this area. Kudos to Janet Grant and Bill Mancebo for the wonderful article and pictures! I completely agree - the show is great!

Posted By: Donald Teixeira
Location:
Date:
Subject: Sangeetaanjalis Concert Hall
Comments:
Thursday, May 07, 2009 Tri-City Voice Letters to the Editor William Marshak Donald Teixeira 37930 Palmer Drive Fremont, CA 94536 bazerkly@sbcglobal.net RE: Sangeetaanjali Music School I am writing in regards to the on going discussion about a proposed concert hall at 4600 Nelson Avenue, Fremont. I would like to add my opinion. I believe that for the City of Fremont to allow a public concert hall in a residential area of Fremont would be opening a “Pandora’s Box”. If one group is allowed to open a concert hall then the city would have to allow other such neighborhood concert halls, Rock & Roll, Country & Western, Hip-Hop. For the city of Fremont to allow one ethnic group to have a concert hall and not others would be “racist”. A public concert hall of any type is not acceptable in a residential area of Fremont! Sincerely, Donald Teixeira

Posted By: Theresa DeAnda
Location:
Date:
Subject: Comments
Comments:
Thank you for such a great local newpaper. Love the local coverage of our City Council meetings and new about our city that would otherwise not be heard! Thanks again

Posted By: Barbara Krishnan
Location: Fremont
Date: 05/05/2009
Subject: Thank you
Comments:
Thank you for your continuing support of the Mission San Jose High School Performing Arts Department. We appreciate your ongoing coverage of our events and donation to our upcoming Jazz Dinner Dance on May 8th!

Posted By: Wayne McIvor
Location: Cottonwood, Ca.
Date: 04/30/2009
Subject: Pauline McIvor story July 19 2005
Comments:
Hi and thankyou. My wife is doing my family geneolgy and came across this story on the web. I just wanted to say thanks. My uncle Bob has always been kind of a role model to me even though we dont see each other as much as I would like. My father (Hugh Glen McIvor) passed away when I was a young boy so Uncle Bob and Aunt Pauline were the ones that I have learned the most from about my fathers past as he grew up. Uncle Bob kind of gave me my first kind of job as a kid. He would have me put price tags on pipe fittings at the first hardware store and sometimes sweep the sidewalks or help bring in the lawnmowers he had parked for sale out in front of the hardware store. Later on when I Got older I built the cabinets and counters for the new hardware store when they opened it. I would like to see you do a story on Uncle Bob and the role he also played in the history of Fremont as well. Bob and Pauline I know have made a impact on a lot of people that they didnt even realize and there nephew Wayne is one of them to this day. So again I say thanks.

Posted By: Nancy Davis
Location: Fremont
Date: 04/20/2009
Subject: Article on Puppy Mills
Comments:
I just wanted to thank Nancy Lyon for writing the article \"Closing in on Puppy Mills\". The public needs to be more aware and informed as where pet stores get the puppies they sell. Puppy mills are horrible places--puppies for profit should never be allowed. Hopefully, all towns will pass ordinances as South Lake Tahoe has done - they should be commended for taking steps to eliminate buying from puppy mills. As the article states \"it just may be the beginning of the end of the puppy mill industry.\" I certainly hope so.

Posted By: Mary Capley
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Subject: History: Fremont\'s third birthday
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What was the population of the Fremont area at this time? This is something that was overlooked by the writer of this article. It should have been one of the first things mentioned. I was a little girl then, and remember a lot fewer people, and a lot more open space! Much better than it is today. Link to article: http://www.tricityvoice.com/displayPages.php?issue=2009-04-01&page=8

Posted By: Gerry Tierney
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Subject: Masonic Homes\' Flatlands Project
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In response to Simon Wong\'s article, in the March 18, 2009, issue of the Tri-City Voice, concerning the recent public meetings held in Union City by Masonic Homes to solicit input regarding their plans to develop the flatlands portion of their property on Mission Boulevard I would like to make the following correction. No proposal has been made by either Masonic Homes or Perkins + Will to construct \"soft-story\" single family homes. The comment regarding \"soft-story\" buildings typical of San Francisco neighborhoods came from a member of the public during the public comment period. What is in fact being considered for the northern most portion of the site, Parcel A, are 2 and 3-story townhome type structures. As a building type they have no \"soft-story\" (this condition having being prohibited by code for more than a couple of decades) and would be constructed in compliance with the latest edition of the California Building Code, with special emphasis on lateral or seismic stability and the adjacency of the site to the Hayward fault. It is the intention of Perkins + Will to design, and for Masonic Homes\' to provide, buildings of the highest structural integrity using the most current structural codes and construction methods. In addition both Masonic Homes\' and Perkins + Will are committed to creating a design which honors and respects the existing campus, site and community, sets a standard for sustainable design and which will be a source of pride for both Masonic Homes California and the larger Union City community. Link to article: http://www.tricityvoice.com/articlefiledisplay.php?issue=2009-03-18&file=story2.txt

Posted By: azmat mall
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Subject: changing face of america
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In the world of dollars & cents, its nice to get a free copy of your news paper.It offers a wealth of community information. However, it could improve upon the success it has already built. I am 63 old of Pak/Indian decent. I have recently moved here from Fontana to Fremont. Since I am semi-retired I tend to read more now.I would like to read more how indian/asian people are embracing the American democracy. Is it helpful to create our own identity? or is it business as usual, take the money & run attitude? Are we taking advantage of democratic values America has to offer. In a country where the son of a Kenyan goat herder can be elected as the president of the United States, first minority, first African-American. No, he was not of a Jewish, oriental, or Indian decent, I believe we can learn a lot from this value system,

Posted By: Robert Anderson
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Subject: New Sports Section
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I want to commend you on your recent addition of the Sports Section. It is a welcome supplement for those of us interested in the local athletics. Nicely laid out and professionally executed. Kudos to Mr. Albanese, Sports Editor, for a job well done.

Posted By: Raj Vikram
Location: Fremont, CA
Date: 08/20/2008
Subject: A\'s Project
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Hello, I am responding to the letter written by City Council Candidate Vinnie Bacon about the A\'s project. It looks like Vinnie has done extensive study on the project and written a well-thought article. I thank Tri-City voice for publishing the article. I urge Fremont residents to read the article and form their opinion. I am for A\'s coming to town since I am a fanatic A\'s fan. Initially, I was skeptic about the report but after reading it, I formed a balanced opinion. I came to the conclusion that City Planners/Leader have to consider a lot of things like revenue from the project that will provide general services to people, traffic, impact on current retailers in Pacific Commons area etc. Thanks once again to Vinnie and Tri-City Voice for the article

Posted By: Pravin Varaiya
Location: Berkeley, CA
Date: 08/12/2008
Subject: I-680 Express Lane, July 30, 2008
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The proposed I680S Express lane will operate in the current HOV lane. MTC FasTrak data show average travel time over the 14 mile-stretch during April 1- July 1, 2008, 5-9AM, 3-7PM, M-F, of 11.8 min on the HOV lane vs. 12.5 min on the “free” lanes. Evidently the HOV offers a negligible travel time advantage. Judging by the revenues of the similarly configured I 394 Express lane in Minnesota, one should expect at most 300 tolled trips per hour, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week, 52 weeks/year, or 624,000 tolled trips per year at an average toll of $1. Thus the expected annual revenue today would be $624,000. This is far less than the optimistic projections from Alameda County Transport Improvement Authority (ACTIA). One should anticipate that the I680 Express lane will not meet its operating and maintenance cost, let alone its capital cost. The intriguing question is: How can such a financially unsound project get approved?

Posted By: Joallyn Bohn
Location: Danville, CA
Date: 05/30/2008
Subject: Dancing With Your Local Stars, May 20, 2008
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I loved your coverage of the May 20th event, Dancing With Your Local Stars, at the Saddle Rack in Fremont. I was also wondering if you can let me know who to contact to see if I can get a video of the dancers performing? Thank you. Joallyn Bohn

Posted By: Leslie Macchiarella, Esq.
Location: Los Angeles
Date: 05/09/2008
Subject: Excellent community reporting!!!
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We\'ve been watching you grow over the years and think that your dedication to excellent community reporting is really top notch. So glad to hear you will be adding classifieds to your roster. Love your website too! I can hardly wait for the next fascinating article...Very refreshing indeed!

Posted By: Vic Valdes
Location: Fremont CA 94538
Date: 04/15/2008
Subject: Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Coverage
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The Tri-City Voice has performed a great service to our community in its coverage of local training offered by the Fremont Fire Dept. for our residents to be better prepared to survive disaster threats and other emergency situations. They have been effective partners in our goal of making Fremont a safer , more-disaster-resistant community.

Posted By: Margaret Thornberry
Location: Fremont, CA, USA
Date: 04/12/2008
Subject: Arts Coverage
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The TCV has been a leader in coverage of the arts and cultural events in the tri-city area without in any way becoming just a \'society page\'. In addition to good event coverage, with good photos, the newspaper has provided hard-hitting editorials about the impact of politics on the cultural life and spirit of the community, and supported the efforts of the local arts organizations to foster a better quality of life, locally. It\'s a pleasure to read a newspaper that isn\'t full of death and dismay.

Posted By: Linette Young
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Subject: Feedback
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What can I say? TCV is my first choice when I want to keep up with what\'s happening in our community. Your coverage amazes me. TCV seems to be plugged in with every civic and community organization in the Tri-Cities area. And, you have always been so generous with your community calendar coverage and your assistance with many of our organizations. I expecially enjoy the editorials - which are always relevant and makes you \"think\" and I enjoy the historical articles by Phil Holmes of our area. You guys rock!

Posted By: Yogi Chugh
Location: Fremont, CA
Date: 04/05/2008
Subject: Feedback
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I just love the paper. The coverage of local events is great. I look forward to the online copy on Tuesday and read the Opinion column with great pleasure. Then I obtain a copy of the paper and read through some of the great articles. The coverage of the local community organizations and the various non profits is just amazing. Keep up the good work.

Posted By: Gertrude Rooshan
Location: Fremont, CA 04538
Date: 04/05/2008
Subject: Feedback
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Tri-City Voice, you have done a terrific job throughout these years with your informative, colorful articles. You have covered all important community events in a timely fashion. Good reading, nice looking paper.Love your Calendar of Events. You are my number one choice for local news. Thank you for paying attention to the library, to local groups, local events, the business community, and the ethnic community. Such sensitive and thorough coverage is truly unique.

Posted By: Albert Wang
Location: Fremont, CA
Date: 04/04/2008
Subject: Comment on community coverage
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It\'s great to have a paper in town that\'ll cover our local events residents here care about and particiate in. Keep up the good work!

Posted By: Bernadette Chinn
Location: Fremont
Date: 04/03/2008
Subject: Inclusive
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The greatest contribution TCV has given to our community has been its years of including events which cover all aspects of life, of various ethnic backgrounds. It has been very informative especially in the areas of healthcare, the history of Fremont, and now slowly reaching out to other communities right outside Fremont. It even has advertisements which are so ever pertinent to the community. I especially enjoy the Editorial page... very challenging and ever so bold! Thank you for being so inclusive!

Posted By: Amy Cho
Location: Fremont, California
Date: 04/03/2008
Subject: Why I read the Tri-City Voice
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I belong to various organizations. I especially spend my time with Citizens for Better Community, South Bay Chinese Club, Friends of Children With Special Needs and less time with CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), Neighborhood Watch. TCV has covered something about every one of these organizations\' events at least once a year, if not more often. It\'s not covered with just a blurb in the paper. There are usually colored pictures, interviews and writeups that include background of the organization. Imagine that all my organizations are covered. Can you imagine TCV is doing the same for others?! No other paper in our community gives such detail and attention to what is going on here. That\'s how I was attracted to this particular newspaper! If you want to know what happened, what is happening now, and what will be happening, make sure to get the TCV.

Posted By: Diana Souza
Location: San Leandro, CA
Date: 04/03/2008
Subject: Swimming
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I apperciate your coverage of the EBSL throughout our swim season April - July. It is specially exciting to see continued coverage of our Championship swim meet, which is held at Chabot College pool with over 1200 swimmers participating in the day long competition. Keep up the good work!

Posted By: Kari Lasker-Smith
Location: Fremont
Date: 04/03/2008
Subject: Great Job!
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Many times I have shared this paper with family and friends. Thank you for writing about the most important things to our hearts, our kids and our community. This makes us all very proud! Cheers to you!

Posted By: Lori Stokes
Location: Fremont, CA
Date: 04/03/2008
Subject: Thank you for your outstanding ARTS coverage
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Thank you tri-City Voice for providing outstanding coverage of the Arts in our community. As the founder and director of Fremont\'s only non-profit youth theatre, StarStruck Theatre, I have come to rely on your newspaper to help me get the word out about our upcoming shows. This has had a direct impact on our livelihood. Thank you for being such a great advocate of the arts in our community.

Posted By: Michelle Eacret
Location: Milpitas, CA
Date: 04/03/2008
Subject: Girl Scouts
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I was asked to comment on coverage that you have done for our organization. As far as I know, there have only been two articles about Girl Scout troops in Milpitas. I\'ve sent info regarding events and stories to the paper before but have not been responded to. Girl Scouts is a wonderful organization making young girls into strong, responsible young women. I was a Girl Scout and now I am a Leader of a Junior Troop. We do so much for/with the community that I\'d really like to see us highlighted more. The two articles, that I\'m aware of, were very well done and very appreciated. I hope to see more in the future. Show what and who is in the community and what they are doing.

Posted By: Rhonda DuCoty
Location: Fremont, Ca
Date: 04/03/2008
Subject: Mission Valley Barracuda Swim Team
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I would like to thank you for all the wonderful stories in the paper that celebrate the fact that our community has many children\'s events, like swim teams, such as the Mission Valley Barracudas. Children are an important asset to the community and deserve to share with others and be known that they exist. Thank you.

Posted By: Jeanine Bickett
Location: Fremont, CA
Date: 03/28/2008
Subject: thank you for showcasing the youth talent in our community
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I love this community newspaper. Thank you for providing the small town touch to Fremont. It is encouraging to our kids to see that the community notices their achievements. Keep up the good work.

Posted By: Ann Crosbie
Location: Fremont, CA
Date: 03/26/2008
Subject: Bravo
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Bravo to the Tri-City Voice for your coverage of topics that the residents of Fremont find important. Your education reporting has been spectacular and your coverage of the Arts has been essential in a town where the citizens think ART is important but where we are starved for coverage. Take a bow!