Formerly known as the Washington Township Fremont Newark Union City Chochenyo-speaking Ohlone people
The arrival of the pioneers in the mid-1800s transformed the area into one dedicated to intensive agriculture and eight towns eventually formed in the township — Niles, Mission San Jose, Centerville, Irvington, Warm Springs, Newark, Decoto and Alvarado, which formed out of the settlements of New Haven and Union City.
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Fremont seeks state funds for $35M affordable housing project May 9, 2023 FREMONT, Calif. — The Fremont City Council has granted city staff permission to seek state funds in order to convert …
Newark Unified school board appoints new superintendent May 5, 2023 NEWARK, Calif. — The Newark Unified School District Board of Education unanimously appointed Penelope DeLeon to the position of superintendent …
Newark Unified school board set to appoint new superintendent on Thursday May 3, 2023 NEWARK, Calif. — The Newark Unified School District has a new superintendent, pending an official vote from the Board of …
Newark’s tax revenue rises as prices soar: A silver lining to higher costs April 27, 2023 NEWARK, Calif. — Newark's increasing cost of living is making it difficult for residents to afford, but it is benefiting …
Hindu community speaks out against anti-caste bill at Fremont City Council April 5, 2023 FREMONT, Calif. — Members of the Hindu community spoke out against an anti-caste bill proposed by State Sen. Aisha Wahab …
Newark Unified school board appoints, swears in Carina Valencia Plancarte to fill board vacancy April 4, 2023 NEWARK, Calif. — Carina Valencia Plancarte has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Newark Unified School District Board …
Newark approves $12M loan for affordable housing project on Thornton Avenue March 25, 2023 NEWARK, Calif. — The Newark City Council has given its unanimous approval for a $12 million loan to Satellite Affordable …
Alameda County Water District rescinds drought surcharges March 22, 2023 FREMONT, Calif. — Starting next month, Tri-City water customers no longer have to pay an additional fee because of drought …
Fremont makes historic fire chief appointment March 15, 2023 FREMONT, Calif. — Fremont Deputy Fire Chief Zoraida Diaz has been chosen to be the next fire chief of the …
Union City council adds 3 norms prioritizing citywide focus March 14, 2023 UNION CITY, Calif. — The Union City City Council has added three new norms to its existing seven in order …
Ohlone College has a new president-superintendent March 14, 2023 FREMONT, Calif. — Ohlone College has announced the selection of a new president-superintendent to take the helm of the institution …
Fremont City Council rejects request to revisit rent control ordinance March 8, 2023 FREMONT, Calif. — The Fremont City Council has declined to revisit an ordinance aimed at protecting renters in the city, …
Fremont man accused of running over neighbor charged with 2nd hate crime March 7, 2023 Editor's note: This article was updated to include information from the District Attorney's Office. A Fremont man is facing an …
Ohlone College is bringing back the flea market March 6, 2023 After nearly a decade of dormancy, the Ohlone College Flea Market is returning on the second Saturdays of the month, …
Learn more about Newark Unified’s superintendent search Monday night March 5, 2023 The Newark Unified School District Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for Monday night to go over the …
Newark Unified school board set to appoint new member by early April March 4, 2023 Newark Unified School District is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its school board through the middle of this …
Union City has more COVID relief money for businesses, renters March 4, 2023 Renters and small businesses in Union City that were impacted by COVID-19 have another chance to apply for financial relief. …
Newark Unified school board approves purchase of nearly 2,000 Chromebooks March 3, 2023 Newark Unified School District is buying new laptops to replace ones that have reached the end of their life, but …
Meet the candidates in line to be the next president of Ohlone College February 27, 2023 Ohlone College has named its top three finalists for the position of eighth president, according to a statement from Ohlone …
