Mayor David Smith's last day in office is Dec. 8. Smith is California's longest serving mayor.
North Bay Dispensary and Alpha Rising, Inc. remain open despite the passing of a city ordinance banning medical marijuana dispensaries.
The City of Newark contracted with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to update its General Plan, which was last updated in 1992.
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Also on Thursday's council agenda — a 13,000-gallon liquid nitrogen tank
Newark residents share who they voted for in the city's mayoral and city council races and why. Some also discuss Newark Unified's proposed school bond measure, Measure G.
According to final results from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters, incumbent Luis Freitas and newcomer Sucy Collazo are the top vote-getters.
David Smith declined to run. Ana Apodaca trailed with 32 percent of the votes cast.
Eight newly hired and promoted employees were honored at the Oct. 27 city council meeting.
Also up for a vote, a $63 million school bond measure.
A list of election coverage by Newark Patch.
Mike Bucci is a candidate for the Newark City Council.
A map of the five polling locations for the Nov. 8 election. Click the points for details.
On Nov. 8, Newark will elect two individuals to sit on the council.
Luis Freitas is a candidate for Newark City Council.
Jack Dane is a candidate for Newark City Council.
Sucy Collazo is a candidate for Newark City Council.
Mayoral candidate Al Nagy's campaign finance statements show he's not far behind in donations
It appears there are still several issues that need to be ironed out before Milpitas could see an ordinance permitting medicinal marijuana dispensaries, including conflicts with federal marijuana laws.
Video footage from a city council debate hosted by the League of Women Voters of Fremont, Newark and Union City on Oct. 6.
Video footage from a mayoral debate hosted by the League of Women Voters of Fremont, Newark and Union City on Oct. 6.
The city council passes an emergency ordinance prohibiting pot clubs.
Associates of NBD Cannabis Collective did not enter a plea during their court appearance on Wednesday.
Wrong agenda posted on city website — and incorrectly picked up by Newark Patch — but correct one posted in public locations, so no Brown Act violation, according to city officials.
City council will look at an emergency ordinance Thursday night, along with appeals from N.B.D. Collective and Alpha Rising Inc. Meanwhile, other Bay Area leaders
South Bay residents and businesses will be able to keep their current phone number.
Candidates for mayor and two city council seats in the Nov. 8 election addressed the Newark Chamber of Commerce Oct. 20
Al Nagy is a candidate for the Newark mayoral race in November.
Ana Apodaca is a candidate for the Newark mayoral race in November.
Ray J. Rodriguez is a candidate for the Newark mayoral race in November.
Signing of 'open carry' ban sparks protest by group that believes the Second Amendment gives law-abiding Americans the right to own arms and bear them in public.
League of Women Voters and A Readers' Theater Production reflect the time when California gave women the right to vote.
Council to discuss the status of Newark's economic development.
Newark's Planning Commission rejects controversial pot club's application for a use permit.
Know the last day you can register to vote? We've got you covered with this breakdown.
This week, bring your children to the library for free tutoring, state your stance on whether Newark should allow marijuana dispensaries and more.
An election forum hosted by the League of Women Voters was held Oct. 6.
A public hearing to consider granting NBD Cannabis Collective a conditional use permit is scheduled for Oct. 11.
Vote-By Mail runs from Oct. 10 through Nov. 1.
This week, enjoy needle work with a senior group, learn more about the city council candidates or have your teens test out their billiard skills.