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🌱 Patch AM: How Newark Memorial shocked previously undefeated Washington-Fremont under Friday night lights.

Coming up: Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event on the Newark Patch calendar

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Hello again Newark! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Newark Memorial shocked previously undefeated Washington-Fremont under Friday night lights.

Also on today's calendar: Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Bay Area high school football roundup 2026: Best of Week 5 action (fresnobee.com) — Newark Memorial's football team grabbed a big win this week, stunning previously undefeated Washington-Fremont with a blocked punt touchdown and strong second-half rushing at Tak Fudenna Stadium. The wider Bay Area roundup also highlights standout performances from other East Bay and South Bay schools, but Newark readers will especially appreciate how their hometown Cougars evened their record and gained momentum in league play.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Fremont

  • 'Y'all still keep buying these cars': Tesla racism trial sparks calls for boycott (thegrio.com)
  • Sunnyvale beer garden hosting Oktoberfest (eastbaytimes.com)
  • Newsom administration proposes removing explorer John C. Frémont's name from state park, citing his violence against Native Americans (santacruzsentinel.com)

Union City

  • Cupertino: Japanese market's first West Coast store will open Oct. 9 (eastbaytimes.com)

Ok Newark! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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