Newark, CA|News|
Newark City Council Salaries Revealed
Patch readers asked us how much local politicians make. The answer surprised us.
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Concord, CA|News|
Concord Man Wants Speed Bump Installed
He says a gap in the speed bumps enables people to travel at high velocities in an area where children play.
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Newark, CA|News|
New Law Expands Amber Alert System
Under a new amendment authored by local assemblyman Bill Quirk, the AMBER Alert system can now be used when anyone, including parents, takes a child with intent to cause harm to the child.
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Concord, CA|News|
Local Marching Band Invited To Play at London New Year’s Day Parade
Pete Escovedo and his Latin Orchestra are hosting a benefit concert to send the band across the pond.
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Newark, CA|News|
Abercrombie Settles Muslim Headscarf Discrimination Cases
Two Bay Area women said they were discriminated against for wearing hijabs. One was fired in 2010 because it didn't match the store's "Look Policy." The other claims she was denied a job at the Great Mall in Milpitas because of her religious attire.
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Newark, CA|News|
Newark Police To Wait Tables For Charity
Members of the public will be granted the opportunity to give orders to the police.
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Concord, CA|News|
School Board Expected To Greenlight Stadium Light Project Environmental Report
The Mt. Diablo Unified School District proposed installing stadium lights and a few upgrades to the Ygnacio Valley High School football field. Residents nearby are livid.
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Newark, CA|News|
County Partnership Creating Jobs
A partnership between Alameda County, the Contra Costa Economic Partnership, and Joint Venture Silicon Valley is gaining traction.
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Concord, CA|News|
Mosquitos With West Nile Virus Found In Contra Costa County
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Newark, CA|News|
Who's Hiring In Newark This Week
For those seeking work near Newark, California, here's a list of local job openings.
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Newark, CA|News|
Car Collides With Bicycle, Seriously Injuring Cyclist
Streets were closed to allow first responders to help the survivors.
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Concord, CA|News|
New Bill Could Thwart Cell Phone Shutdowns at Protests
In 2011, BART officials cut off cell phone service to underground stations to prevent a planned protest. A bill sitting on the governor’s desk would require government agencies to get a court order before doing the same.
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Concord, CA|News|
East Bay Unemployment Rates Decreased in August
See how your city's labor statistics compare to others in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties through our interactive chart.
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