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Free Document Shredding/E-Waste Recycling/Donation Drive-thru Event Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9 AM - 12 PM Community Center Parking Lot Community Parking Lot Sale Saturday, August 8, 2026, 9 AM - 1 PM Temple Israel & Harbor Bay Community Center Free Document Shredding/E-Waste Recycling/Donation Drive-thru Event Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9 AM - 12 PM Community Center Parking Lot

Cover Photo: 76 Gas Station by Anisa Dominguez

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The Gull’s Call Community of Harbor Bay Isle News The Gull’s Call is a quarterly publication of the Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owners’ Association, produced in-house. It is available to all members. Board of Directors President: Bill Pai; Rep. Village 3-A: Bayview Harbor, Lantern Bay, Sandpiper Cove, Seastrand Vice President: Gary Lym; Rep. Village 5: Bay Colony, Cantamar, Columbia, Freeport, Headlands Treasurer: Paul Beusterien; Rep. Village 2: Bay Isle Pointe Secretary: Vacant ; Rep. Village 4: Pelican Bay, Promontory, Woodbridge Director: Gary Hoffer; Rep. Village 1: Baywood Village, Clipper Cove, Costa Brava Director: Tim Coffey; Rep. Village 3-B: Brittany Landing Bay, Brittany Landing Harbor, Centre Court, Harbor Pointe Lee Harris: Village 1-C: Bay Farm Community Church, Harbor Bay Landing LLC, Harbor Bay Club, Temple Israel, Peter Pan Academy, Water’s Edge Lodge, Community of Harbor Bay Isle Community Architectural Committee Arch Standards Manager: Anisa Dominguez Chairperson: Mita Raval Vice-Chairperson: Marlene Grcevich Members: Carole Parnes, Kristi Young, Editorial Staff Reporters: James Allison, Barbara Caulfield, Scott Daley, Nicelle Delos Reyes, Anisa Dominguez, Steve Gee, Rick Harkins, Marla Lee, Sandy Olsen, Bill Pai, Elyce Philcox, Nancie Shelden, Lisa Tang, Jacqui Galvez Vasquez Gull's Call Production Staff Anisa Dominguez, Mandy Ho, Jacqui Galvez Vasquez; Editor: Dawn Jaeger Circulation The Gull’s Call is mailed to all members of The Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owners' Association, Inc.; it is also available on our website, www.harborbay.org .

Community Calendar......................4 CAC Meeting Dates.........................4 CHBI Association Abbreviations......5 Know Your Representatives.............5 President's Column.........................6 Community News............................7 Cover Story....................................16 CLASS..........................................19 Association News...........................26 BIP.............................................24 BYC/BVH.....................................25

BWV/BLB.....................................26 CCT.........................................27 CAN.........................................28 CCV/COL....................................30 HRP........................................31 HDL........................................32 PLB/SPC..................................34 SEA........................................35 WDB.......................................36 Intercultural Committee News.......38 Classified Ads.................................46

Deadlines News and advertising deadlines are on or before the first of the month preceding publication.

All Association Articles are provided by the Association Boards or Board designees. No Association Articles are accepted from third parties without prior Board approval. CHBIOA Gull's Call Staff retain the right to reject and/or edit all submitted work.

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Office Hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM | Monday - Friday • Executive Director x340........................................... . ExecutiveDirector@harborbay.org • Office Manager x346............................................... . OfficeManager@harborbay.org • Receptionist x347.......................................................... FrontOffice@harborbay.org • The Gull's Call Editor..........................................................GullsCall @harborbay.org Security Services • Director of Security x367......................................... . SecurityDirector@harborbay.org • Security Commander x357...................................... . SecurityCommander@harborbay.org • 24-Hour Security.............................................................................. (510) 865-0417 Architectural Services • Architectural Standards Manager x348....................... Architecture@harborbay.org Maintenance Services • Director of Maintenance x350.................................. Maintenance@harborbay.org

Management Services Bay Colony................. BYC@harborbay.org Bay Isle Pointe............ BIP@harborbay.org Bay View Harbor....... BVH@harborbay.org Baywood Village...... BWV@harborbay.org Brittany Bay............... BLB@harborbay.org Brittany Harbor......... BLH@harborbay.org Cantamar................ CAN@harborbay.org Centre Court............. CCT@harborbay.org Clipper Cove............. CCV@harborbay.org Columbia................. COL@harborbay.org

January | February | March 2026 3 Costa Brava............... CBR@harborbay.org Freeport................. FRE@harborbay.org Harbor Pointe........... HRP@harborbay.org Headlands............... HDL@harborbay.org Lantern Bay................ LTB@harborbay.org Pelican Bay................ PLB@harborbay.org Promontory............ PRM@harborbay.org Sandpiper Cove......... SPC@harborbay.org Seastrand................ SEA@harborbay.org Woodbridge........... WDB@harborbay.org

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2026 Community Calendar

CAC meetings are held remotely. Applicants will be sent a link with a meeting ID to join on their computer or mobile device. Please contact the Architectural Standards Manager at architecture@harborbay.org with any questions. Applications submitted during the dates listed in column A will be reviewed by the architectural committee on the date in column B. 2026 Community Architectural Committee Meeting Dates Jan. 3 - 23, 2026*.............................................. February 9, 2026 Jan. 24 - Feb. 6, 2026........................................ February 23, 2026 Feb. 7 - 20, 2026............................................... March 9, 2026 Feb. 21 - March 6, 2026.................................... March 23, 2026 March 7 - 20, 2026............................................ April 6, 2026 March 21 - April 3, 2026................................... April 20, 2026 April 4 - 17, 2026............................................... May 4, 2026 April 18 - May 1, 2026....................................... May 18, 2026 May 2 - 15, 2026............................................... June 8, 2026 May 16 – June 5, 2026*.................................... June 22, 2026 June 6 - 19, 2026............................................... July 6, 2026 June 20 - July 3, 2026........................................ July 20, 2026 July 4 - 17, 2026................................................ August 3, 2026 July 18 - 31, 2026.............................................. August 17, 2026 Aug. 1 - 14, 2026............................................... August 31, 2026 Aug. 15 - Sept. 4, 2026*.................................... Sept. 21, 2026 Sept. 5 - 18, 2026.............................................. October 5, 2026 Sept. 19 - Oct. 2, 2026....................................... October 19, 2026 Oct. 3 - 16, 2026................................................ Nov. 2, 2026 Oct. 17 - 30, 2026.............................................. Nov. 16, 2026 Oct. 31 – Nov. 20, 2026*................................... Dec. 14, 2026 Nov. 21 – Dec. 11, 2026.................................... January 11, 2027 Dec. 12, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027*............................ January 25, 2027 *Three-week acceptance period due to holidays Column A Column B Applications Submitted Will Be Reviewed On

January 2026 1/1-1/2 Community Office Closed 1/8 BWV BOD Meeting 1/8 FRE BOD Meeting 1/8 LTB BOD Meeting 1/13 CCV BOD Meeting 1/14 CCT BOD Meeting 1/15 BYC BOD Meeting 1/19 Community Office Closed 1/20 BIP BOD Meeting 1/20 HDL BOD Meeting 1/20 PLB BOD Meeting 1/21 SPC BOD Meeting 1/22 BLH BOD Meeting 1/22 HRP BOD Meeting 1/22 WDB BOD Meeting 1/23 COL BOD Meeting 1/26 CBR BOD Meeting 1/27 BLB BOD Meeting February 2026 2/5 BWV Annual Meeting 2/10 BVH BOD Meeting 2/10 CCV Annual Meeting 2/11 CCT BOD Meeting 2/16 Community Office Closed 2/17 BIP BOD Meeting 2/18 SEA BOD Meeting 2/19 BYC BOD Meeting 2/23 CBR BOD Meeting 2/24 BLB BOD Meeting 2/24 PRM BOD Meeting 2/26 BLH BOD Meeting March 2026 3/5 BWV BOD Meeting 3/10 BVH Annual Meeting 3/10 CCV BOD Meeting 3/11 CCT BOD Meeting 3/11 SPC BOD Meeting 3/12 FRE BOD Meeting 3/12 LTB BOD Meeting 3/17 BIP Annual Meeting 3/17 HDL BOD Meeting 3/17 PLB BOD Meeting 3/18 CAN BOD Meeting 3/19 BYC BOD Meeting 3/20 COL BOD Meeting 3/23 CBR BOD Meeting 3/26 BLH Annual Meeting 3/26 HRP Annual Meeting 3/26 WDB BOD Meeting 3/31 BLB Annual Meeting Most board meetings are held in-person at the Community Center, with virtual options available. Visit harborbay.org/ calendar for meeting IDs and agendas. Dates are subject to change. Agendas and meeting notices will be posted on our website and Community Center kiosk a minimum of 4 days prior to the meeting (2 days for executive session meetings). All members are welcome and encouraged to attend the annual meetings.

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Community Association Abbreviations

Know Your Local & State Representatives

City of Alameda City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft Phone: (510) 747-4701 mezzyashcraft@alamedaca.gov Vice Mayor Michelle Pryor Phone: (510) 747-4726 mpryor@alamedaca.gov Councilmember Greg Boller Phone: (510) 747-4728 gboller@alamedaca.gov Councilmember Tony Daysog Phone: (510) 747-4722 tdaysog@alamedaca.gov Councilmember Tracy Jensen Phone: (510) 747-4721 tjensen@alamedaca.gov City of Alameda Planning Board: To forward information to board members, please email or contact: Nancy McPeak, Executive Assistant, Community Development Dept. (510) 747-6854 nmcpeak@alamedaca.gov Supervisor: District 3 Lena Tam 1221 Oak Street, Suite 356 Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 272-6693 Congresswoman, 12th District of CA: Lateefah Simon 1023 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 225-2661 simon.house.gov Governor: Gavin Newsom 1303 10th Street, Suite 1173

Senator: District 7 Jesse Arreguín 1021 O Street #7520 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 651-4007 sd07.senate.ca.gov

Bay Colony . ....................... BYC Bay Isle Pointe ................... BIP Bayview Harbor................. BVH Baywood Village................ BWV Brittany Landing Bay......... BLB Brittany Landing Harbor.... BLH Cantamar . ......................... CAN Centre Court . .................... CCT Clipper Cove ...................... CCV Columbia ........................... COL Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owners' Association......CHBIOA Costa Brava . ...................... CBR Freeport ............................ FRE Harbor Pointe .................... HRP Headlands......................... HDL Lantern Bay ....................... LTB Pelican Bay ........................ PLB Promontory ....................... PRM Sandpiper Cove................. SPC Seastrand.......................... SEA Woodbridge.......................WDB

Senior Senator: Alex Padilla 333 Bush Street, Suite 3225 San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: (415) 981-9369 www.padilla.senate.gov Junior Senator: Adam Schiff 2309 Rayburn House Office Building State Assembly District 18: Mia Bonta Email: teamMia@MiaBonta.com Phone: (510) 286-1670 a18.asmdc.org State Attorney General: Rob Bonta Attn: Public Inquiry Unit P.O. Box 944255 Sacramento, CA 94244-2550 oag.ca.gov Chair, Board of Equalization, 2nd District California State SF District Office 455 Golden Gate Ave., Suite 10500 San Francisco, CA 94102 www.boe.ca.gov/cohen Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) Board of Directors: BoardofDirectors@watertransit.org San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC): 455 Golden Gate Ave. Suite 10600 San Francisco, CA 94102-7019 Phone: (415) 352-3600 Fax: (415) 352-3606 Email: info@bcdc.ca.gov Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-4176 schiff.house.gov

Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 445-2841 www.gov.ca.gov

Information is accurate as of date of printing.

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President'sColumn Harbor Bay Landing Development, Community Website Update & Community Board Changes by Bill Pai, Community Board President The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes. – Frank Lloyd Wright HARBOR BAY LANDING DEVELOPMENT O N NOVEMBER 21ST, THE TRUE LIFE COMPANIES (TTLC) formally notified the City of Alameda of the withdrawal of its Preliminary Application for redevelopment of the Harbor Bay Landing (HBL) commercial center, previously filed in September 2025. With this move, a formal proposal from TTLC will not be forthcoming by March 2026 (there is a 180-day period after the preliminary application filing in which such may be filed). No other preliminary applications have yet been filed as of early December. TTLC stated that: Over the past several weeks Staff and the Community have provided helpful feedback on the initial proposal. TTLC continues to work with the current property owner on a plan that reflects this feedback, and looks forward to further opportunities to engage the community. Two members of the CHBIOA primary board, and the Executive Director, met with TTLC and City of Alameda representatives shortly after the filing of the Preliminary Application to ensure that our community’s concerns were heard. CHBIOA stated categorically that retaining a grocery store at the HBL site would be a requirement for any formal proposal to receive our support, and that is the City’s position as well. Concerns also have been expressed about the number of proposed units (300) that was specified in the Preliminary Application. Interested parties should be aware that this number of new units for the HBL was stipulated by the City of Alameda, it was not a number that TTLC devised. Unless and until that number is changed by the City, all preliminary applications will be for 300 units. Note that due to state-mandated building requirements, if that number for the HBL site is reduced whatever balance remains from the original 300 allotment will need to be relocated elsewhere within the City of Alameda. When TTLC or any other party submits a new Preliminary Application, that will commence a new 180-day submission window for a formal proposal.

The CHBIOA board encourages all interested homeowners to visit the City of Alameda website for updates on any HBL development applications and proposals (webpage: alamedaca.gov/hbl). There you can also sign up for email updates. Please, DO NOT BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU READ ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITHOUT VERIFYING IT THROUGH OTHER SOURCES. There are malicious actors who consistently post falsehoods and exaggerations about any potential HBL projects – caveat lector (Reader Beware). COMMUNITY WEBSITE UPDATE Early this year CHBIOA will be rolling out an update to its community website (harborbay.org). The intent is to make the site more engaging and useful. More frequent updates on community issues and events will be included. We look forward to feedback on the updated version once it is available. COMMUNITY PRIMARY BOARD CHANGES IMPENDING In Q1 2026, the CHBIOA primary board will seat a new Village 3-A representative and elect a new board president. Please be kind at first to those who wind up in those positions. We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery, we need humanity. More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness. Without those qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost. – Charlie Chaplin

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CommunityNews HarborBay.org Will Be Launching a Fresh, Resident-Focused Website Update Soon by Roger Rouse, on24web.com G REAT NEWS FOR HARBOR BAY RESIDENTS! CHBIOA is officially rolling out major updates to HarborBay.org, making it more intuitive, informative, and useful than ever before. The refreshed website will reflect CHBIOA’s ongoing commitment towards easy access to resources for everyone who calls the Community of Harbor Bay Isle home. CHBIOA is excited to announce that the newly updated HarborBay.org website will officially go live in early Q1. This enhanced version of the site is the result of months of thoughtful planning, design improvements, and community-focused collaboration. Residents can look forward to a more intuitive and informative experience as CHBIOA continues strengthening digital communication across Harbor Bay Isle.

CHBIOA Welcomes a New Association Manager by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez & Shenandoah Lush

S HENANDOAH LUSH JOINED CHBIOA’s Management Services Team in August 2025, starting just in time to help celebrate CHBIOA’s 50ish anniversary. Shenandoah grew up in Alaska but has been living in the Bay Area since 2020. Her background is quite varied from commercial fishing and

elder care to café management and even the occasional stand-up comedy gig (jury is still out if she’ll get her big break!). Despite their stark differences in nature, every job Shenandoah’s worked has had one thing in common: the opportunity to become more connected with the community and the people she serves. It is that same connection she hopes to achieve here at CHBIOA. “Over the last few months, I have learned so much,” says Shenandoah. “Many of you have had the phrases “irrigation backflow” or “fiduciary duty” in your vocabulary for a while now, but I can remember a time not-too-long-ago when I did not! Training for this role has not only opened my eyes up to the hard work it takes to manage associations, but also the hard work homeowners in Harbor Bay Isle invest to care for the community they live in.” Beginning January 1, 2026, Shenandoah will be assuming the management of Bay Colony, Brittany Landing The Bay, and Centre Court HOAs. “I would like to thank everyone who has welcomed me into the community,” says Shenandoah.” I am excited to be an Association Manager for the Community of Harbor Bay Isle-- it is a role that takes considerable responsibility and has pushed me to grow and learn every day. The history on this island is rich, and having the opportunity to contribute to it brings me immense pride.“

The updated HarborBay.org will offer a cleaner layout, improved navigation, and streamlined access to frequently requested information. Whether you're looking for HOA information, architectural guidelines, community announcements, or contact details, the redesigned interface makes it all easier to find with a very professional look that is easy to navigate. We are also excited to announce consistent blog posts coming soon. Our blog will highlight important initiatives, as well as offer education, guidance, and insights. The goal will be to help residents feel informed and understand what’s happening in our community. Once the site goes live, residents are encouraged to experience its new features firsthand.

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CommunityNews Looking Back at 2025 Community Projects by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez A S THE COMMUNITY MOVES FORWARD INTO THE New Year, improvements continue to take place throughout the Community’s Common Area. These enhancements, such as landscape renovations and tree installations, are an ongoing task as we continue to follow the landscape design intent for our planned community. • Lagoon Waterway: Recently four new lagoon system aeration units were installed, which assist in providing oxygen to our saltwater lagoon system

Approaching One Year Under FLOCK Surveillance by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez I T HAS BEEN ALMOST ONE YEAR SINCE CHBIOA installed FLOCK License Plate Readers (LPRs) in multiple locations around Harbor Bay Isle. Since their installation, crime has significantly decreased within the Community. CHBIOA Security strongly believes that the visible placement of the cameras throughout the Community has become a deterrent for thieves. Not only has crime dropped but the number of suspicious vehicles driving throughout the community has also diminished. The midnight shift has not seen the same amount of vehicles driving around during the night with no real purpose or destination. Often, vehicles would drive into the community and then leave without ever stopping.

• Lagoon Path: Bike path and sidewalk replacements will continue throughout the New Year, weather permitting. • New Benches: Several new park benches have been added along the lagoon system for all to enjoy. • Fences: Community common area fence replacements were completed in Fall 2025. Additional work on the remaining Community fencing will continue following inspection, proposals, and scheduling through the end of 2026.

In 2024, 62 crimes took place in the community that were discovered by or reported to Security. In 2025, only 22 crimes were discovered by or reported to Security. This is a significant drop; however, keep in mind these numbers are not a reflection of other crimes that might have occurred. The actual numbers may be higher. These are just the number of crimes that HBI Security is aware of. Oftentimes, crimes are not reported to us so we are unaware and are therefore unable to document. Harbor Bay Isle Security always encourages residents to call in so that officers can know what’s happening and what to look out for.

The Community looks forward to another successful, productive, and safe New Year.

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CommunityNews Scouting For Food Helped Feed Alameda by Martin Fong S COUTING FOR FOOD IS A NATIONWIDE ANNUAL food drive collection for local food banks. All food collected in Alameda, stays in Alameda to help those in need. Just before Thanksgiving, scouts canvased Alameda neighborhoods placing door hangers requesting canned and non-perishable food donations. The following Saturday, the scouts return to collect the donations and deliver it to a sorting site. The Community of Harbor Bay generously donated their meeting space to serve as one of the two sorting sites in Alameda. Volunteers come to help sort the collected food, label and box them up. Volunteers include members of the Rotary Club, Troop 3 Alumni, and other community volunteers. This year, the Community Center sorted over 7,000 items of food. The Coast Guard volunteers used large flatbed trucks to pick up the 315 boxes and delivered it directly to the Alameda Food Bank. Many thanks to the Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owners' Association for providing the space to sort the food and make Scouting for Food a success this year.

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CommunityNews October Shredding/E-Waste/ Donation Event Was a Success by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez O ON OCTOBER 11, 2025, THE COMMUNITY OF Harbor Bay Isle hosted its Fall Document Shredding/E-Waste Recycling/Salvation Army Donation drive-thru event. It was well-attended with over 400 cars coming through in three hours. Shred-It provided the onsite document shredding services. On this day, 39 96-gallons totes were shredded (as compared with 50 96-gallon totes that were shred at the June 28th event).

The Salvation Army, a new addition to this event, received 3,078 pounds of clothes, several pieces of furniture, and six carts of housewares (compared to 5,626 pounds of clothing, linens, and hard goods collected at the Parking Lot Sale in August and 2,975 pounds of clothing, 9 carts of housewares and hard goods and several pieces of small furniture collected at the June event).

Thanks go to the Community who faithfully participates in these community-sponsored events. Keep coming out! The 2026 dates are as follows: • Document Shredding/E-Waste Recycling/Salvation Army Donation Drive-thru Event: Saturday, June 27th and Saturday, October 10th • Annual Parking Lot Sale: Saturday, August 8th The Salvation Army Crew

Shred-it Crew Franklin R. & Angel V.

E-Waste Recycling was provided by Recycle1234. On this day, 9,956 pounds of e-waste were re-directed from landfills (compared to 6,775 pounds of e-waste re directed from landfills at the June event).

Recycle1234 Crew Brian Ochoa & Jessie Ochoa

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CommunityNews Earthquake Early Warning

• Does everyone know Drop/Lock, Cover, and Hold On? 4. SECURE THE HEAVY STUFF Walk through their space: Are tall furniture and water heaters anchored to walls? Are heavy items secured on high shelves? These five-minute fixes prevent injuries during shaking. 5. KNOW THE OTHER RISKS California isn't just earthquake country. Depending on where your loved ones live, they might also need plans for wildfires, floods, or extreme heat. Visit earthquake.ca.gov and caloes.ca.gov for resources on all hazards. WHY THIS MATTERS California experiences thousands of earthquakes each year, and preparedness isn't just for the Big One. It's also for the medium ones, the small ones that catch you off guard, and the other disasters that don't wait for convenient timing. Your five-minute conversation about preparedness could make a real difference when something happens. START THE NEW YEAR PREPARED Visit earthquake.ca.gov for step-by-step setup instructions, printable checklists, and planning resources. Everything is free and available in multiple languages. Share the checklist, help someone download the app, send a text, or just start the conversation. Starting 2026 prepared means everyone you care about is ready when they need to be! DOWNLOAD THE MYSHAKE APP TODAY Get free earthquake early warning alerts on your phone! The MyShake app alerts Californians before shaking occurs, potentially giving you seconds to take protective action like "DROP/LOCK, COVER, and HOLD ON." SOCIAL MEDIA: STAY CONNECTED This holiday season did you give or get a new phone or tablet? Download the #MyShake App / enable #AndroidEarthquakeAlerts and #WEAs to receive #earthquake warnings. If an earthquake happens, drop/ lock, cover, and hold on until shaking stops. Learn more: earthquake.ca.gov.

from California Governor's Office of Emergency Services D ECEMBER BROUGHT CELEBRATIONS, NEW DEVICES, and time spent with the people we care about most. As the year begins, it's the perfect time to help your California friends and family start 2026 ready for whatever comes their way — especially earthquakes. YOUR 5-MINUTE PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST Here's a simple checklist you can share with family and friends. Walk through it together, text it to your group chat, or tackle it yourself and pass along what you learned. 1. GET CONNECTED TO EARTHQUAKE WARNINGS California's free earthquake early warning system delivers alerts seconds before shaking starts, enough time to Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Help someone: • Download the MyShake App or enable Android Earthquake Alerts in phone settings • Set location services to "always on" so the system works properly • Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) if they're not already enabled 2. BUILD (OR REFRESH) THE EMERGENCY KIT Californians should have basic supplies ready. Help gather essentials for three days without power or water: • Water (one gallon per person per day) • Non-perishable food and manual can opener • Flashlights, batteries, and phone chargers • First aid supplies and medications • Important documents in waterproof container • Cash (ATMs won't work without power) • Supplies for pets 3. MAKE A QUICK SAFETY PLAN Talk through the basics: • Where are the safe spots in each room? (Under sturdy tables, away from windows) • How will you reconnect if separated? (Designate an out-of-state contact)

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CommunityNews Beware Toxic Mushrooms

Both of these species contain amatoxins, a group of molecules that inhibit cellular metabolism in many animals. In mammals, the liver and kidneys are typically the first organs affected after ingestion. Symptoms don’t usually appear until up to 12 hours after consumption, beginning as severe gastrointestinal distress and progressing to liver and renal failure if treatment is not sought immediately. While these two species are responsible for most cases of mushroom poisonings in California, deadly amatoxins can be found in Galerina and Lepiota species as well, both of which occur in the Bay Area. Park visitors should remember that mushroom collecting is not allowed anywhere in the East Bay Regional Park District. If you are legally harvesting mushrooms elsewhere, learn these two species before any others and do not let them end up on your dinner table. Pet owners are encouraged to keep their animals under close watch during the winter months, and contact a veterinarian immediately if you suspect your pet has eaten a toxic mushroom.

Reprinted from East Bay Regional Park District www.ebparks.org/safety/trails/toxic-mushrooms A FTER THE FIRST FALL RAINS, THE EAST BAY HILLS come alive with mushrooms. Sprouting in an array of dazzling colors, these fungal fruitbodies can be beautiful – but some of them are deadly poisonous. The Bay Area is home to two of the world’s most toxic mushrooms – Amanita phalloides (death cap) and Amanita ocreata (western destroying angel). Both are robust, handsome mushrooms that grow near oak trees, and both contain lethal toxins.

Amanita phalloides (death cap)

Amanita phalloides (death cap) is a medium to large mushroom that typically has a greenish-gray cap, white gills, a white ring around the stem, and a large white sac at the base of the stem. It fruits early in the fall, usually right after the first rains. Though the death cap is mainly associated with oak trees, it has been found growing with other hardwoods. It was accidentally introduced to North America on the roots of European cork oaks, and is now slowly colonizing the West Coast. Amanita ocreata (western destroying angel) is a medium to large mushroom that usually has a creamy white cap, white gills, a white ring around the stem that disappears with age, and a thin white sac at the base. It fruits from late winter into spring, and is associated exclusively with oaks. Unlike the death cap, it is a native California mushroom.

Amanita ocreata (western destroying angel)

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YOUR HARBOR BAY NEIGHBOR

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SecurityNews Harbor Bay Isle Security Welcomes

people are comfortable and have trust in me and our team is crucial in making them feel safe and heard.” N ESTOR VALENCIA JOINED CHBIOA's Security Department in August

Four New Hires by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez

J ON ARGUETA JOINED Harbor Bay Security in June 2025, with aspirations of going into law enforcement. Officer Argueta was pleased to learn of Harbor Bay Security’s philosophy of being a training ground for future law enforcement endeavors. “My goal is to become a California Highway

2025. He was interested in a job after high school that was steady, involved helping people, and provided a great learning environment. “I come to work ready to learn every day. I want to improve my skills,

be dependable, and gain experience that can help me in the future” says Valencia, whose goal is to become a California Highway Patrol Officer. In his spare time, Officer Valencia likes to spend time being social with family, going for walks, watching movies, and learning new things. Officer Valencia believes in treating everyone with respect. He stays calm to be helpful in all situations. “I care about this community, and I will always do my best to keep it safe and welcoming.” A NDREW PENG JOINED CHBIOA’s Security Department in October 2025. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in Computer Science, Andrew’s job hunt began. Given the current state of the job market, Andrew decided to broaden his search and found CHBIOA. “I wanted to get a taste of what law enforcement was like and see if this kind of thing suited me,” says Officer Peng. Born in Oakland and raised in Alameda, Officer Peng is interested in learning all he can on the job. “I'm hoping to improve my communication ability and my customer service skills,” comments Peng. In his free time, he likes to play video games and trading card games. Officer Peng looks forward to learning about Harbor Bay and its Community. He embraces the role Security plays in the day-to-day lives of its residents and wants to make a difference. “I want to make sure that people feel safe and help those in need,” says Peng with a smile.

Patrol officer and have a career in law enforcement,” says Officer Argueta, who is currently in the CHP Explorer program. Officer Argueta was born and raised in Oakland, CA. In his spare time he likes to learn and work on cars, and learn about police work. Officer Argueta has enjoyed the job so far and looks forward to working with the Security team to ensure the safety of Harbor Bay’s residents. “I enjoy interacting with the Community and want to help them feel as safe as possible,” says Argueta. “I would like to thank this community for allowing me the opportunity to work here and watch over them. S ECURITY OFFICER ALEXIS Garibay joined CHBIOA in June 2025, with the eventual goal of becoming a CHP officer. Before joining

CHBIOA, Officer Garibay was an after-school teacher for both elementary and middle school students at the Academy of Alameda.

Officer Garibay is also currently part of the California Highway Patrol’s Explorer Program. He was awarded the 2025 Explorer of the Year, an award based on performance. “I am committed to being a Sergeant Explorer with the California Highway Patrol program and learning all I can“ comments Garibay. “My philosophy is to ensure safety among my community and to make sure that the public knows that we at CHBIOA are here to serve them and help them through tough situations,” says Garibay. “I believe that ensuring

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CoverStory The End of an Era - Harbor Bay Bids Farewell to a Community Staple by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez

S IMON KIM GOT STARTED IN THE GAS STATION site on Bay Farm Island by his uncle, who was also in the business. The previous Bay Farm Island gas station was a Mobil station. It had its share of management issues, which led to it being taken back by Mobil. When he was told about this, Simon jumped on the opportunity to own and bought the business in 1984, first as a BP station and then a 76 Station. The rest, as they say, is history. business after getting married and immigrating from South Korea in 1982. He was introduced to this

T HE NOTICE TAPED TO THE safety glass partition inside the 76 Station stung. How could this be happening? What would we do without Simon? For so many, Simon Kim and the Harbor Bay 76 Station were our “go-to”. As Shakespeare once commented, “Parting is such sweet sorrow…”

ANNOUNCING THE CLOSURE OF HARBOR BAY 76 "Dear Valued Customers and Friends, After serving our Harbor Bay community for 41 years, I have made the heartfelt decision to retire and close our 76 Service Station. This decision was not made lightly. You have all been an integral part of our journey and success, and it has truly been an honor to serve you. Throughout the years, we’ve shared countless moments whether during a routine checkup, an unexpected incident, or a social chat. Our goal has always been to provide honest, reliable, and friendly service you can count on. I’m proud that we were able to help keep your vehicles running smoothly for work, school, and adventures beyond. More than anything, I am deeply grateful for your loyalty, trust, and friendship. The relationships we have built over the years have meant the world to me and my team, and we will always cherish the memories shared with each of you. Our final day of business will be November 30, 2025. Until then, please don’t hesitate to reach out, and we’ll continue to do our best to assist you with any remaining needs. Thank you for being a vital part of our story. It has been an absolute privilege to serve our wonderful community for over four decades, and I wish you all the very best. With sincere gratitude, Simon Kim, Harbor Bay 76 Service Station”

1984: Completion of the 3-week Mobil Dealer certification.

Mobil Gas Station 1986: Simon and Danny with family.

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Simon and his son Paul recall some highlights over the years: • Selling the winning lottery ticket for $93 million dollars in 2007. “It was the second biggest CA lottery win at that time, and to think out of all of California, this tiny island was the winner,” recalls Paul Kim, Simon’s son.

Simon also hopes to travel more with his wife and family, including a long overdue visit to the motherland, South Korea. Paul remembers his dad always working, so family vacations were always short. The last family trip to South Korea was 30 years ago. Paul chokes up saying, “My father would like to thank all the community for the unwavering support and loyalty throughout the years. Through the business, my dad taught me to maintain honesty, trust, and transparency in all your relationships. He will miss all the friendly interactions and loyalty throughout the years. Without the community’s support, he says he would never have been able to last this long.” Retirement can be bittersweet. Years of working hard earns you a well-deserved break, time to enjoy life without the rigors of a daily 9 to 5. But, when you’ve spent your entire work life in one place, in one industry, at one company, with a multitude of steady, loyal customers, it’s like a break-up or your best friend moving away. The separation the Harbor Bay Community feels with Simon’s retirement and the loss of our service station will be felt for quite a while. The Community wishes Simon Kim well and sends him off into retirement with much gratitude and love for his years of dedication to our community. “It’s been a long journey for my father, and he’s worked hard for his retirement. He definitely deserves some rest and relaxation,” says Paul. “Thank you to the Harbor Bay Community,” says Simon. “I was happy to devote half my life serving the community of Harbor Bay and will miss you.” Thank you, Simon Kim, and Happy Retirement. On to your next chapter in life…Carpe diem!

2007: Simon happily displays his prize for selling a $93 million winning Super Lotto ticket.

• Becoming the first smog station within Alameda. • Serving on the dealer advisory council for Mobil, BP, 76, helping assist new site owners navigating the process of ownership. • “Working with my brother, Danny, throughout all these years has been wonderful,” says Simon. • Creating lasting memories and friendships with the community. “I cherish all my customers and now, friends,” says Simon, with a smile. Simon’s team provided service with smiles and conversation over the years. In the Snack Shop, we had the chance to get to know Danny, Simon’s brother, Lydia, Lito, Ron, and Mabel. Simon’s team in the garage were Sean, Duc, and Myung. Paul, Simon’s son, did double duty in the Snack Shop and in the garage, while launching a career in real estate sales with his mom. When asked what his dad’s plans would be beginning December 1st, Paul replied, “My father plans to enjoy his retirement with his family- my mother, my sister, his granddaughter, and me. He hopes to tee it up more in retirement,” adds Paul. “My father loves to play golf but was only able to play on the weekends. Now, I’m sure he will be on the golf course during the week and enjoy playing with his friends.”

December 2025: Caution tape blocks the now shuttered 76 Station.

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C LASS WELCOMES TWO NEW VOLUNTEERS We also want to thank CHBI resident,and City Council member, Greg Boller, for standing in on the OAK noise forum. In addition, we would like to thank Jim Nelson, an established noise expert. Jim is the citizen representative from Berkeley whom has volunteered on the OAK noise forum for some time now and has graciously volunteered his time to help CLASS learn what can be done to better sound insulate a home. Double pane windows are often sold with two selling points – thermal isolation and street noise reduction. CLASS is looking for data to support a design which would be optimized for reduction of noise transmission into the house from jet aircraft noise. Likely this will be thicker glass for one pane and a laminated glass for the second. As we learn more we’ll be sharing our findings on our CLASSalameda.com website. Behrad Aria and Kirsten Rommel making the CHBI volunteer list now a total of five members.

On November 29th the San Francisco Chronicle published an article about Southwest at OAK. They stated that from January to August of 2025 there were 18 percent fewer Southwest passengers compared to the same time period in the previous year. CLASS is sending letters to SWA requesting a cutback in the 5 AM to 6 AM Monday flights due to a conflict in which the main South field runway is technically closed for maintenance until 6 AM on Mondays. When maintenance work continues from 5 AM to 6 AM on Mondays, SWA jets will depart from the North field and fly over Bay Farm homes. This is both a noise and safety concern. Should SWA continue to schedule these flights, CLASS will consider asking residents to sign a petition to SWA directly. Please don’t forget to post your noise complaints. Out of the 15,000 residents on BFI only about 40 people have been posting noise complaints. With such a small number, the FAA would say there is no noise problem and we as residents near an airport will have no say.

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AssociationNews Bay Isle Pointe by Sami Soogian & Jan Rosa BAY ISLE POINTE COMMUNITY UPDATE: CELEBRATING PROGRESS, PEOPLE & A JOYFUL SEASON AHEAD! A S WE WRAP UP ANOTHER WONDERFUL YEAR in Bay Isle Pointe, we’re excited to share some festive updates, community progress, and heartfelt gratitude. Our neighborhood continues to shine because of the collective spirit, dedication, and collaboration of homeowners, volunteers, and leadership. Here’s what’s new and what’s ahead! Reminder: The holidays are over and all seasonal decorations should have been taken down and stored until the upcoming 2026 season. WELCOMING OUR NEW ASSOCIATION MANAGER: SAMANTHA SOOGIAN We are thrilled to introduce Samantha Soogian as Bay Isle Pointe’s new Association Manager! Samantha has been a vital part of the CHBIOA team for over seven years, bringing extensive experience, strong community relationships, and a genuine passion for helping homeowners love where they live. Her leadership, warmth, and dedication will no doubt bring great energy to Bay Isle Pointe. Please join us in giving her a warm and festive welcome! COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS: ASPHALT & CONCRETE UPGRADES COMPLETED Great news for our walkers, joggers, strollers, and pet lovers! Bay Isle Pointe recently completed asphalt and concrete repairs throughout the walkway common areas. These upgrades improve both safety and aesthetics— making daily strolls smoother, safer, and more enjoyable for everyone. Thank you to all residents for your patience during the construction period! ELECTRICAL BOX COMPLIANCE PROJECT UNDERWAY Keeping our community safe and up to code remains a top priority. Bay Isle Pointe is currently working on an electrical box improvement project to ensure that all boxes meet current compliance standards. More details will be shared as the project progresses, but rest assured—this important upgrade is well underway and focused on long-term reliability and safety.

TREE PLANTINGS AND PRUNING The City of Alameda has been replacing approximately 60 trees in Bay Isle Pointe curb strips. October Glory Maple, Swamp Myrtle, and Hedge Maple trees were chosen for their performance and suitability in our environment. The trees are City property and the city is responsible for planting and long term care. They will water the trees for one year. In 2026, Tree Sculpture will provide corrective pruning for the health and safety of our trees. Irrigation is off for the season. As always, if you see a water leak please contact the Community Office or report it at harborbay.org/work-order-request where you can include the location and pictures. CC&Rs AMENDMENT EFFORTS CONTINUE IN THE NEW YEAR The Board has been diligently working on important updates to the Bay Isle Pointe CC&Rs. In the New Year, homeowners can expect another ballot to vote on the proposed revisions. Additional information, timelines, and details will be presented at the next Board Meeting. Your participation is essential, and we thank you in advance for helping shape the future of our community! A HEARTFELT THANK-YOU TO OUR COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS Bay Isle Pointe is fortunate to have a dedicated group of homeowner volunteers who devote their time, energy, and expertise to our neighborhood’s success. A warm and enthusiastic thank you goes out to both our Project Landscape Committee and the Project Architectural Committee. Your thoughtful insight, hands-on involvement, and ongoing commitment help maintain the beauty, harmony, and curb appeal that make Bay Isle Pointe such a special place to live. HERE’S TO A BRIGHT, JOYFUL SEASON IN BAY ISLE POINTE! As we look ahead to the New Year, we celebrate not just the improvements and projects—but the community spirit that makes this neighborhood feel like home. Wishing all of our Bay Isle Pointe residents a festive season filled with warmth, joy, and connection.

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