Geminid Meteor Shower, 2021’s Best: See Fireballs In Newark

This one’s a dandy. Get far away from city lights in Newark to take in the Geminids, known for producing colorful fireballs.

Newark Holiday Event Guide 2021: Christmas Parades & Santa Stops

Find tree lightings, Hanukkah menorah fests, Nutcrackers, concerts, ice rinks, craft boutiques & light shows & more in East Bay & nearby.

Toys For Tots 2021: How To Donate In Newark

This year’s Toys for Tots campaigns are underway. Here’s how you can help make a Newark child’s holiday special.

Free Admission This Friday To Newark's Regional Parks

The park district is encouraging a Green Friday instead of a Black Friday. Here are local parks to visit.

Newark's Ohlone College Eligible For 2023 Aspen Prize

The Aspen Institute named an Alameda County college one of 150 campuses eligible to complete for the $1 million Aspen prize.

How To Cook An Affordable Thanksgiving Dinner In Newark

As food costs skyrocket across the United States, consider these ways to save money on 2021’s Thanksgiving dinner.

Blood Donors Needed In Newark Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The country is experiencing a severe blood supply shortage.

Leonid Meteors Peak Over Newark Ahead Of Blood Lunar Eclipse

Fall meteor showers, such as the Leonids peaking over Newark this week, produce long tails like the recently seen green Taurid fireball.

Full Lunar Eclipse, Century’s Longest: Watch In Newark

A lunar eclipse is cause for a watch party in Newark to see the full frost moon turn blood red in the longest such event this century.

Daylight Saving Time Ends: What Time Is Sunset In Newark

We switch back to Standard time this weekend. Our sunrise and sunset times are eye-opening.

Tell Someone In Newark You’re Grateful For Them

Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in Newark, and we’ll publish it in November.

Blood Donors Needed In Newark Area: Win A Trip To Hawaii

Donors will have the chance to win a trip for two to Hawaii.

2021 Holiday Shipping Deadlines In Newark

Are you shopping at local merchants to help them recover from the pandemic? Pay attention to the 2021 shipping deadlines.

As Holidays Near, How To Help Hungry Families In Newark

For some families in Newark and other U.S. cities, an extravagant holiday meal isn’t on the table this Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Newark Police Arrest 3 Armed Robbery Suspects

The 3 teens are accused of crimes in three counties. Police also seized handguns, a stolen rifle, and ammunition.

Where to Get Sandbags In Newark

Be ready for the next storm by getting sandbags and storing them in your garage or backyard.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Newark Area

The country is experiencing a severe blood supply shortage.

Full Hunter’s Moon Rises Over Newark, Dimming Orionid Meteors

The fireball-producing Orionid meteor shower and the October full hunter’s moon compete for attention in the skies over Newark.

Spam Calls Flood Newark, CA in 2021

A report from RoboKiller shows more than 40.1 billion spam calls have cost people in California and others more than $325 million.

Halloween In Newark 2021: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkin Patches

Your fall guide to haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, festivals, Day of the Dead extravaganzas & more throughout Newark & East Bay.

How COVID-19 Changed The Eating Habits Of Newark Families

A new poll found nearly 1 in 5 parents are too stressed to cook, resulting in more and more drive-thru dinner trips.

1st United Credit Union Gives $10,000 for A's Homeruns for Hunger

Official partner of the Oakland Athletics’ Homeruns for Hunger program

Draconid And Orionid Meteors To Light Skies Over Newark

The “Finlay-id meteor shower” won’t be visible in the skies over California, but it offers an interesting lesson about comets.

State Water Conservation Falls Short Of Gov. Newsom's Goal

The state fell short of its goals, but the Bay Area did better, conserving nearly 8.5 percent on average.​

Blood Donations Needed In Newark Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

All types of donations are needed, especially type O.

Get $1,200 For That Old Newark Clunker

Do you have an old car in you Newark driveway, garage or side yard? Here's how to sell it for $1,200.

Newark Days Cancelled Again In 2021

The pandemic has wiped out a second straight year for the much-anticipated event.

When Is The First Day Of Fall 2021? Pumpkin Recipes For Newark

Here's why autumn sunsets have vivid pinks, reds and oranges.

Newark Halloween Guide 2021: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkin Patches

Find fall events, haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, festivals, Day of the Dead extravaganzas & more throughout Newark & East Bay.

How SNAP Boost Will Help Fight Hunger In Newark

The Biden administration gave the green light to the largest increase in food assistance benefits in the program’s history.

Newark Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held near you.

Newark Flex Alert: Rolling Blackouts Possible Thursday

Newark residents are asked to reduce power for five hours Thursday night. Get the details.

2 Tri-City Fall Festivals Cancel For 2021

Organizers for Fremont Festival of Arts & the Olive Festival cited COVID concerns as reason for scrapping the two popular events.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Newark Area

All types of donations are needed, especially type O.

Newark Library Opens With Limited Hours

The brand new library is holding a soft opening through Oct. 7, with a ribbon cutting ceremony planned for Oct. 9.

Tri-City Candle Lighters Ghost House Cancels For Halloween 2021

The beloved event & fundraiser, held at Fremont's Williams Historic Park's Chadbourne Carriage House, plans its grand return in 2022.

How To See August’s Rare Blue Moon Over Newark

A seasonal blue moon will grace the skies on Aug. 22. A blue moon happens when there are four full moons in any season.

Sign-Up Now For Newark Citizen Police Academy

The deadline to apply is next Wednesday. Here are the requirements.

Blood Donations Needed In Newark Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Newark area.

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Over Newark This Week

To see the fireball-producing Perseid meteor shower, a summertime favorite, head to the darkest skies you can find.