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1 In February, after ten years in publication, Anya and Elazar shut down the website for this book they co-authored.

2 We spent the summer attending this Oakland’s sports team games with Mandy. This year they played at CSU East Bay, but we’re looking forward to following them to the Coliseum in 2025.

3 Something we’ve been cultivating in our 12 DOWN to spice up Anya’s homemade pasta sauce.

4 The team we rooted for in the 2024 Summer Olympics. (Hint: Though we watched from Peru, it was not Peru. But still, “estamos contingo Alonso!”)

5 Fernando’s won Margarita’s birthday party costume contest in a landslide dressed as this, one of his favorite treats from Trader Joe’s.

6 So far this year, Anya has read 54 of these. Which ones were her favorites? You’ll just have to add her on Goodreads to find out.

7 This Fall, Anya was selected for this commission of the California State Bar which is charged with thoroughly investigating and evaluating candidates under consideration for appointment by the governor to California judgeships.

8 We’ve been spending a lot of time here at Commis’ sister restaurant known for its chicken sandos and Asian fusion plates. (We recommend the garlic noodles and firecracker shrimp.)

9 In February, Anya submitted and argued her first of these in federal court in San Francisco!

10 Planet known for its inhospitable deserts and where the Spacing Guild sources the key substance that enables computerless space travel. We may or may not have gotten pretty into the book series…and movies…and TV show…

11 Established during the Obama Administration, we spent MLK Day hiking at this moonscaped national park. Fernando’s knees are still feeling it.

12 The English generally use this word as “backyard.” We grew tomatoes and peppers in ours.

13 Spent Memorial Day Weekend with Anya’s family at this Oakland camping institution—the Chow Palace, Indian Falls, Marysville Taco Bell, IYKYK.

14 We traveled to DC in June. Fernando enjoyed cheap oysters while Anya was admitted to the bar of this Court.

15 In August, we visited these iconic Peruvian land monuments that cannot be appreciated from the land. You cannot convince us that the “astronaut” is not an alien.

16 How to crack open one of our favorite seafoods. Also, the star of the show at one of our neighborhood’s hot new restaurants. We’d invite you to try it out with us, but they never seem to be open 😱

17 Now, this place is different. With a few new bars opening nearby, we were skeptical, but this one blew us off our feet. Join us for appletinis and popcorn!

18 Al pastor or lengua, perhaps?

19 We found a sprout of this tree in our 12 DOWN. We’ve been nurturing it until it’s ready to plant in Sabrina’s backyard.

ACROSS

1 Anya ran the Oakland Half Marathon, Miles for Migraines, the Berkeley Half Marathon, and the Claremont Turkey Trot, for a total of this many races this year.

3 In October, we ventured to Golden Gate Park to enjoyed this type of music with Margarita, Niland, and Anya’s cousins.

8 17 DOWN serves some of the best versions of these that we’ve ever had—and they’re all vegan!

18 Our latest obsession. We’ve played at Mad Oak, Drake’s Dealership, Temescal Brewing, Cato’s, the New Parkway, Buckwild, and Mother Tongue. #DrunkBuffoonsFTW We rarely win, but hey, as long as we’re not last.

20 Atahualpa was their last leader. Conquered by Pizarro. Likely origin of Anya’s nose.

21 Fernando bought himself some new ones for his birthday. Nancy Sinatra would be proud (or if you’re in Anya’s generation).

22 This animal highly revered by some, namely, Anya.

23 2 DOWN also has a women’s counterpart! Papa is a fan.

24 We Clarissa & Khadija, Matt & Ana, Harris & Sarah, and Will & Haley at a few of these events this year.

25 A special holiday message from Anya & Fernando <3

26 We requested one from Sabrina and her Cov’r band at FVAP’s Banding Together to End Domestic Violence event. It’s a chant reserved only for the best performances.

27 One of Fernando’s best qualities.

28 Un ingrediente in Peruvian ceviche that balances out the lime juice’s acidity. Some say it’s the main difference between Peruvian and Mexican ceviche. And by some, I mean Reddit.

29 In June, we celebrated the retirement of Shoshana—Keith’s mom, Anya’s mom, everyone’s mom—after her decades working as one of these.

30 BBQ Becky probably regrets calling the cops at this Oakland landmark, but the City certainly doesn’t regret installing its new parking meters nearby.

31 Fernando traded IP license grants for security interest grants as corporate counsel for this regional institution’s venture-debt business. (And Anya got a piggy bank out of the deal!)

32 For Fernando’s birthday, in November, we walked all the way from our house to this campus and back. (Beat Stanford!)

33 Fernando’s new 21 DOWN are a ____.

34 Some of Anya’s _____(s) moved to Daly City from Peru this summer.

35 Anya is still working for this department in the City of Oakland—and loving it.

36 Despite reports that he may be part squirrel, Po is actually this breed of dog.

37 Our favorite little guy who turned fifteen this November. Yes, there was a quinceañero.

38 In June, Anya began her second term as a board member of this non-profit that connects girls from underserved neighborhoods with access to the resources and opportunities they need to navigate gender, economic, and racial barriers and realize their potential. If you’re looking for an organization to support this holiday season, consider this one.

39  We’ve joined friends of a few of these at our favorite parks around the Bay and beyond.

40 In June, Fernando was appointed commissioner for this body that advises the City of Oakland on all things related to parks and recreation.