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Raj Salwan

Dr. Salwan is a veterinarian at American Animal Care. His column appears on alternate Wednesdays.

Jaime Richards

Jaime Richards is a teacher in Fremont. His column appears on alternate Saturdays.

Dave Ellison

David Ellison teaches fourth grade at Kitayama Elementary School in Union City. The Fremont resident's column appears on alternate Mondays

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