The more than 20-year-old program will be shut down on June 28.
The new 10-year contract, which takes effect June 1, will include increased recycling participation.
The event also includes a rock climbing wall, slacklines and other activities to promote healthy and active lifestyles in youth.
The Argus reported that Fremont residents are upset about a newly installed electronic billboard along the Newark-Fremont border.
Unanimous state Supreme Court decision lets local governments decide whether to allow medical marijuana dispensaries within their boundaries.
Text of Mayor Al Nagy's 2013 State of the City Address
Newark has more than 18,000 trees within the city
The challenger's race will be run by former Obama campaign staffers but the President has endorsed the incumbent in this Silicon Valley district that includes Newark and Fremont.
Easy access to I-880 helps NewPark Mall limits losses to 'poaching' centers in Fremont and leakage to online shopping sites, community development director says.
The event will be held at the Newark Hilton
Two other work sessions are planned for May
The nonprofit owes the Newark Unified School District $67,000 in unpaid rent
A project sets out to improve the park's irrigation system
Schools, child-care centers, IRS offices will all feel the effects of the so-called sequester cuts expected to kick on Friday.
State controller's office releases a list on public payroll. Alameda County has the second highest average salary among counties.
The 2nd Annual African American Heritage Leadership Awards ceremony will be held Sunday in Fremont.
NBC Bay Area's Investigative Unit talks with insiders of the Department of Toxic Substances Control about the lack of regulation of hazardous waste
The new commissioners fill seats left vacant by Marla Blowers and Glen Kramer
Just days after parents complained on Patch about a bus that occasionally fails to show up on schedule, the same thing happened again.
Victor De La Cruz says a scheduled bus has failed to show up twice so far this year. He considers this is unacceptable and dangerous, and shouldn't happen again.
The pair of appointees will replace former commissioners Marla Blowers and Glen Kramer.
Newark is one of many cities whose dispensary ban on medical marijuana facilities will be affected by the ruling.
Assemblyman Bob Wieckowski hosts annual "There Ought To Be a Law" Contest
Exit still open after a big-rig hit a sign on an overpass. No injuries reported but no idea when lane reopens.
Residents who can't make city council and planning commission meetings can now view them online as the meeting is held.
City council will vote on whether to authorize an agreement to appoint a part-time police officer to serve on the campuses of Newark Junior High and MacGregor Continuation.
Mayor Al Nagy also discusses accomplishments met in 2012 and goals for the future.
The giveaway is part of the city's way to encourage residents to adjust to the countywide single-use plastic bag ban ordinance.
Cherry Logistics is a proposal to build a 575,000-square-feet distribution facility on the 38000 block of Cherry Street.
Stadler will join the five-member Newark Unified School Board of Education.
Democrat Bob Wieckowski has defeated Republican ArLyne Diamond in the newly drawn District 25 for State Assembly.
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The committee makes proposals on how to allocate Community Development Block Grant funds.
The City of Newark is in the process of establishing a 10-year contract with a new garbage and recycling service provider.
The park will now be known as Susan Johnson Bridgepoint Park.