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Good day Newark! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a onetime Newark resident faces years in prison over AI
Also on today's calendar: The Prediabetes Wake Up Call and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
- Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 72, low: 57.
- Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Feds ask judge to send 'ham-fisted' software engineer who stole Google trade secrets to prison for five years (eastbaytimes.com) — A former Google engineer who once lived in Newark faces a possible five-year federal prison sentence after being convicted of stealing sensitive AI-related trade secrets. Prosecutors argue a tough sentence is needed to deter similar tech thefts, while his attorneys seek home confinement, citing his family ties and likely deportation. A judge recently overturned related espionage counts, and sentencing is set for Sept. 1.
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📸 Around Newark
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newark
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★ Featured events ★
- The Prediabetes Wake Up Call →
FREE LIVE WEBINAR on ZOOM,
10:00 am - Ready Set Homeschool With HSC →
Oakland Peace Center, 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland
10:00 am - Collaborative Impact Summit →
San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose
9:00 am
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Cribbage Fun (Singles and Doubles) →
New Pizza Italia - Fremont, 34765 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont
10:00 am - Theater: Acting/Vocal Auditions
Newark Memorial High Newark, CA 94560
4:30 pm - Meet & Greet Special Education Director
Newark Unified School District , 5715 Musick Ave, Newark, CA 94560, USA, DO-Board Training Room
5:30 pm - Theater: Dance Auditions
Newark Memorial High Newark, CA 94560
4:30 pm - Cribbage Group →
Clark W. Redeker Newark Senior Center, 7401 Enterprise Dr, Newark
12:30 pm - Cribbage Fun (Singles and Doubles) →
New Pizza Italia - Fremont, 34765 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont
10:00 am - Cribbage Group →
Clark W. Redeker Newark Senior Center, 7401 Enterprise Dr, Newark
12:30 pm - Cribbage Fun (Singles and Doubles) →
New Pizza Italia - Fremont, 34765 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont
10:00 am - Cribbage Group →
Clark W. Redeker Newark Senior Center, 7401 Enterprise Dr, Newark
12:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Friday September 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for someone to help with basic house hold chores (not expecting to do everything everyday) like laundry, folding/ironing clothes, dishwasher loading/unloading, kitchen counter and dining table wiping, refreshing sheets, putting away trash
and bins, putting the toys away, etc for 2 hours 2-3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday preferred) in the evening from 7pm to 9 pm. I can pay 25$… (Nextdoor The Lake) - One of those rare times when asking around actually saved me a bunch of time.
I mentioned to a couple of people that I needed someone who knew wallpaper, and Robert's name came back to me. I called, we figured out the details… (Nextdoor Birch Grove)
- Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer X Ray Patrol Screener in Newark. Apply here.
- Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newark here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fremont
- Colors At Lake Elizabeth: Fremont Photo Of The Day (patch.com)
Union City
- Vivmark Residential Acquires California Multifamily Portfolio for $742M (commercialobserver.com)
Redwood City
- Want An Inside Look At San Mateo County Government? Applications Due Soon (patch.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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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