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Newark residents pay bucks for bang
With Independence Day less than a week away, Newark residents got a head start preparing for festivities.
Only a Dozen Cities to Allow Fireworks
Fireworks may be a Fourth of July tradition, but only a handful of Bay Area cities are permiting them this year in response to public safety concerns.
Union City park to be dedicated in honor of veterans
Four years after setting out to pay tribute to those who have served the country, local veterans will gather in Union City on Independence Day to dedicate Veterans Memorial Park and raise flags in honor of all service branches.
Man facing charges in purse snatchings, vehicle chase
An 18-year-old man was charged Monday with three felonies after police said he led them on a high-speed chase after a pair of purse-snatching cases late last week.
Stabbing victim in critical condition
Police said they found a man facedown in a pool of blood near 10th and G Street after receiving a call at 2:55 a.m. Sunday.
Health care workers hold one-day strike in Hayward
Health care workers at Tiburcio Vasquez Health Centers picketed in front of the Mission Boulevard clinic Wednesday during a one-day strike over the breakdown of union contract negotiations.
'Safe and sane' fireworks on sale Saturday in Manteca, Ripon; on...
More people may be staying at home this year to celebrate the Independence Day weekend because of the slumping economy, but if they celebrate with fireworks, they could face a $1,000 fine or even jail time, unless they live in one of five Bay Area cities.
Luck and planning help Berkeley's budget grow
When the City Council approves its $148 million general fund budget tonight, there will be no layoffs, all the fire stations will be kept open and no union contracts will be singled out by council members as an albatross.
Union City residents may be impacted by city, school budgets
Like other government agencies forced to tighten their belts, the Union City Council and New Haven school board tonight are scheduled to adopt budgets reflecting service cuts for the 2009-10 fiscal year.
Roadshow: Don't bet against Mr. Roadshow
Q I bet you a $100 donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank that you are unable to use the powers of Mr.
Hercules stocks Bridgestone and Firestone at four TDW locations
June 15, 2009 Hercules stocks Bridgestone and Firestone at four TDW locations Hercules Tire & Rubber Co.
Newark Memorial principal to retire after one year
Connie Spinnato, who was named principal of Newark Memorial High School earlier this school year, has decided to retire, officials said.
Child Drowns in Hot Tub During Party
Police say a 2-year-old boy drowned after apparently falling into a hot tub at a Union City condominium complex where he was attending a birthday party.
Toddler Drowns In Hot Tub At Union City Party
A toddler who drowned in a hot tub at a Union City condominium complex Sunday evening has been identified as 2-year-old Fremont resident Drew Michael, according to the Alameda County coroner's bureau.
Union City Teen Convicted In Shopping Center Murder
A 19-year-old Union City man has been convicted of first-degree murder for shooting to death a 24-year-old man at a small shopping center in Fremont as a large group of high school students watched.
Union City teen convicted of 2007 murder at Fremont shopping mall
Police initially went to the home as part of the investigation into the shooting death of Elric Wheeler, a 24-year old Fremont man, which happened earlier in the day at the Meadow Square shopping center.
Roadshow: When emergency response is excessive
Q Can you explain, when there is an accident on the Dumbarton Bridge, why every firetruck in the area has to respond? Last week a car rolled over, and when I got there, they already had firetrucks stopped on the westbound side blocking two lanes, while eastbound firetrucks had already left.
Fremont residents remain opposed to Route 84 connector
Fremont City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a final environmental impact report for the East-West Connector Project, but not before more than a dozen residents again spoke against it.
More suspects sought in park fight
East Bay Regional Park District police are seeking more suspects in a Saturday fight at Garin Regional Park, which Lt.
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