Tri-City Year In Review 2017

TRI-CITY, CA - 2017 is nearly in the books. While some people will be happy when this year is behind us, for others, it was momentous. Some of your neighbors got engaged or married, while others had a baby. Some graduated from college, or started their dream jobs.

As we pause for a few minutes to look back on the year, rather than look at crime, fires, traffic accidents or winter flooding and mudslides, we’re taking stock of some of the things that brought smiles to our faces, or caused our chests to swell with pride.

The Golden State Warriors clinched another Championship. A joyous throng some one million strong descended on Oakland to celebrate with the team at a victory parade and rally. Warriors fever was heated, as one fan paid a staggering amount of money for courtside seats at Game 5. Meanwhile, 2017 also marked the year that the Warriors broke ground on a privately funded, $1 billion arena in San Francisco.

Many animals won our hearts this year. Remember the feisty kitten who clung to the undercarriage of a speeding police cruiser? Or the bobcat that was nursed back to health after being hit by a car? The mama duck who stood guard next to a storm sewer after her ducklings fell in. And the Clydesdale that was rescued from a ravine. Plenty of people are willing to step in to help animals when they can’t help themselves.

We love the photos submitted by our readers.

• Industrious Backyard Worker: Photo Of The Day
• Colorful View From The Trail: Photo of the Day
• Hummingbird Buzzing Lily Of The Nile: Photo Of The Day
• Sunset Over Mission Peak: Photo Of The Day
• Sunset Over San Francisco Bay: Photo Of The Week
• Reflected Beauty Close To Home: Photos Of The Day
• Eye On The Night Sky: Photo Of The Day
• Tropical Union City: Photo Of The Week

Here are some of the stories that caught our eye this year. What would you add?

Fremont Lottery Winner May Buy Home With Winnings

• Erik A. Mendoza says he was "speechless" when he realized he'd won.

Pop-Up Library Opening In Fremont

• The new pop-up library will provide books and iPads for checkout at the Fremont Family Resource Center.

Fremont Police Build Bridges With 6th Graders

• The pilot program is designed to develop relationships between police and the youth in our community.

Wine or Beer With Your Door Dash Delivery?

• P.F. Chang’s Is test marketing alcohol delivery in several California markets.

Fremont Named Best Place To Raise A Family In Calif.: Report

• A new report ranked the best and worst cities in the country to raise a family. Fremont rose to the top in California.

Boat Rentals In Fremont's Central Park

• Take sailing lessons - or rent a stand-up paddleboard, kayak or paddleboat.

Lotto Ticket Bought In Fremont Worth $46,724

• Are you holding the lucky ticket? Here are the winning numbers and where the ticket was purchased.

Fremont Makes Top 10 List For Women in Tech

• Fremont is the only California city ranked in the top 15 and this is Fremont’s third year listed in the top 10.

Elderly, Half-Blind Man Gets Replacement Tricycle

• The community rallied together to help the victim, whose previous tricycle was stolen. It's his only form of transportation.

Cops In Tutus Celebrate Retirement

• The two sergeants had distinguished careers, including a former Officer of the Year award. Plus, they can laugh at themselves.

Fremont Police Officer Honored For Heroic Actions

• The officer performed life-saving actions on a citizen in August.

2 Bay Area Powerball Winning Tickets Worth $818,240

• The tickets matched the first five numbers but missed the Powerball. A third winning ticket is in Southern California.

Federal Agencies Honored For Green Efforts

• All are located here in the Bay Area.

New Neighborhood Watch Group Forming In Newark

• Interested in forming your own neighborhood watch group? Here's how:

Gaters Middle Eastern Restaurant Opens in Newark

• The popular Fremont restaurant has opened a new location in Newpark Mall.

Save A Life: UCPD Urges Filipino-American Community To Join Donor Registry

• A Filipino-American police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department needs a bone marrow transplant.

Preschoolers Visit Union City Police (Photos)

• The kids got hands-on experience.

Music, Food, Fun Planned at Union City Kids' Zone Open House

• There will be student performances, hands-on activities, and interactive information booths from our various partners and local agencies.

Union City Lotto Ticket Worth $11,705

• The jackpot for Wednesday grows to $68 million.

-Image via Patch