Keeping our Streets Safe and Our Bodies Fit with Sgt. Freddy Camacho

Want to know the Best ways to protect your home and family?  I asked Sgt. Freddy Camacho police officer of 16 years, for his advice.  Hear what he does to keep his own home safe in our interview.

Union City Police Sergeant Freddy Camacho does more than your average police officer.  He was on the SWAT Tactical Team and is now Unit Leader of the SWAT Sniper Team for UCPD. He participated in the first ever CrossFit Games 10 years ago and finished in 11th place at 41 years old. Since then, Freddy has appeared in the CrossFit Games another 6 times.  Freddy is a Level Two Krav Maga instructor and has won gold medals in boxing in both the California Police and Fire Games and the World Police and Fire Games.  He is also co-owner of CrossFit of Fremont, locate in Newark.

 Freddy has worn a lot of hats.  I was interested to learn how he went from Butcher and Mechanic, to Police Officer, Gym Owner, and competitive Athlete.  Freddy is unique because he grew up in the East Bay and lives and works here in Union City.  He is active socially with our community, through his personal outreach as well as UCPD’s Facebook Page.  Currently he’s the unit supervisor for Community Oriented Policing & Problem Solving (COPPS) Unit.

Have you seen the CrossFit Games on ESPN?  Freddy Camacho has competed on a nationwide level 7 times.  His wife Chyna Cho was the highest placing American female in the 2015 CrossFit games making her the fittest woman in America. Talk about a power couple.  Together, they are co-owners of CrossFit of Fremont.  We talk about his start as an athlete wrestling at both Moreau Catholic High School and at Chabot College.  

Ever wonder about the differences and benefits between your giant super gyms and smaller, local gyms?  Or if you’re like me and wondering what IS CrossFit?

What inspires you to compete in Athletic competitions past the age of 50 years old? What kind of drive and skill set would you need to run a business and serve in the Union City Police Department.  Freddy is driven, talented, and committed.  He’s also a good storyteller.  As a police officer he doesn’t gloss over the most important questions.  

Like what advice would you give our residents to keep safe? What is the one thing that can help neighborhood watches be effective?

“Don’t be afraid to call the police. If something seems suspicious call. Hey you know what if your wrong and it turns out you’re wrong, it’s some guy waiting for his mom and dad to get home or something, No Harm No Foul right? Don’t be afraid to bother us because you’re not bothering us at all.” -Sgt Freddy Camacho

Links/Resources/Sponsors Mentioned:

* Facebook Freddy Camacho

* Facebook  Union City Police Dept

* Facebook Crossfit of Fremont

* Instagram Crossfit of Fremont

* Instagram Freddy Camacho

* Email: [email protected]

* Tel: 510-675-5267

* Video Doorbell Ring.com Promo Code for $25 off! 4unioncity

* Nextdoor.com

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For the Love of the Game.

Do your kids play a sport? Ever wonder what it takes to help them love the game they play and to excel?

We all want our kids to have fun. But as parents once you get out on that feild how many of us also want our kids to win?  I can personally attest, after losing my voice at several softball tournaments this summer, that we want to win.  It’s easy to get over excited and push our kids.  I don’t think it’s a bad thing.  Kids need a push sometimes.

In today’s interview I ask Gabe Garcia what advice he would give parents whose kids are just starting out in baseball or softball. His answer I feel applies towards any sport.

“Just let them build a passion for it first. Let them learn to love the game and get passionate about it. That way they will want to learn and grow.”

Great advice.

Gabe Garcia was an All Star player out of Union City who went on the play professional ball. He then brought his skills back home as a local baseball coach at James Logan, Chabot, and Cal State East Bay. Now Gabe is the owner and head instructor and Complete Game Baseball Academy where he trains our little league and softball dreamers.

Since this interview he is now also coaching The Lady Bandits, and 10U and 12U, girls fastpitch, travel team.

I asked Gabe to tell a great story and he delivers.

Links/Resources/Sponsors Mentioned:

* CompleteGameUC.com

* Facebook 

* Instagram

* Yelp

* Visit Complete Game, 29534 Kohoutek Way

Union City, CA 94587

* [email protected]

* Tel: 510-688-8358

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Feel Beautiful on your most important day…with Gina Fernandez.

In this episode, our guest is Gina Fernandez, Owner of Skin by Gina.  Gina is an entrepreneur on fire.  Running her own business now for over 10 years, she has a salon in Milpitas, Skin By Gina, a 5 Star Spa, which offers facials, massage, waxing, and makeup application.  She is well known for her award winning on-site wedding and special occasion services.  She also teaches airbrush makeup application at Blush School of Makeup in San Francisco.  Be on the look out for her new make up line GG Cosmetics launching in the next few months.

In our interview, Gina shares her 5 best tips for beauty and skin care.  She tells her entrepreneur story, what it took to get her business off the ground and what advice she would give others just starting out.  

As I did my research preparing for this interview I began to notice a theme.  Over and over Brides were gushing about the experience they had when they hired Gina to do their hair and makeup for their weddings.  Everyone can relate.  If you have ever been a bride, loved a bride, or seen a single wedding in any movie you know the stress and anxiety a bride can feel on the day of her wedding.  Gina’s superpower seems to extend far beyond her beauty skills.  She helps her brides feel calm.  She helps her clients understand what they want and then she delivers it.  

“I can honestly say that of all the vendors that were a part of our wedding, Gina stands out as the best, most professional person I worked with. She was the best decision that I made during the wedding process.”   Sara B. on Yelp

“On the big day her presence and energy was just what we needed, she was so cool and easy to talk to. I was quite ill leading up to my wedding, and Gina was so caring and compassionate to top it all off. She made me and my girls looks more beautiful than I could have even imagined, and I would highly recommend hiring her for your event!”   Brianne B on TheKnot.com

Links/Resources/Sponsors Mentioned:

* SkinbyGina.com 

* Facebook 

* Instagram

* Yelp

* theknot.com

* Spa Services Located at Chava’ Pelo Studio, 627 S. Main St, Milpitas, CA 95035

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Tel: 510.364.3627

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Have you ever thought of how our City could be better? Jaime Patiño has.  Do you see something that could be improved on?  Jaime Patiño wants to hear from you.

In our interview I was curious.  What is it that takes a person from wondering how to make a difference, TO actually taking action and creating results?  Jaime is someone who gets involved.  He shares stories with our listeners of his experiences.  Whether it is working with our Union City Police to strengthen relations with our community.  His work on the Save Our Hills victory.  Serving as Chairman on the Board of Human Relations Commission for Union City, or serving on the Tibursio Vasquez Health Center board of directors.

“We have 90 to 100 students (in the New Haven School District) that are homeless.  They may look fine, but at night they are sleeping in a car or couch surfing and you’d never know. ” – Jaime Patiño

Have you wanted to contribute to this community and wondered how?  In our interview we discuss many ways anyone can make a difference right here in our own community.

Jaime Patiño brings to light some of the improvements he’d like to see here in Union City.  More quality jobs and education.  Keeping businesses here, in Union City.  Safe neighborhoods and schools and easing traffic issues are some of the improvements he is focused on.

None of the work he does would be complete without his daughter who is often at his side.  He is a single dad of 10 year old Monica and she means the world to him.  Each day they spend time together no matter how busy his calendar is.  With all the work he does here in our community, in our interview, Jaime gives his advice on maintaining the work life balance we all strive for.

“Together, we can make a meaningful difference – for our families, friends, neighborhoods, schools and for the City of Union City!” – Jaime Patiño

Links/Resources/Sponsors Mentioned:

* www.patinoforunioncity.com

* Jaime Patiño on Facebook

* Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center

* Union City Human Relations Commission

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