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Lots of ways to give, receive this Thanksgiving

are asked to bring food for a social gathering after the service as well as canned goods to give to local charities. All Saints Catholic Church, 22824 2nd St.. Hillside Alliance, 944 Central Blvd., Hayward. Castro Valley First Baptist Church, 18550 ...

From MATTHEW ARTZ, Inside Bay Area,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Salvation Army,  All Saints (musician)

Last-second deal averts Ohlone layoffs

part-time workers to do union work, Berkendahl said. FREMONT — With six jobs less than two hours away from the chopping block, Ohlone College and a major union struck a deal that avoids layoffs in favor of a furlough. The tentative agreement with the ...

From MATTHEW ARTZ, Inside Bay Area,  19 Nov 2009

No tax planned for future Fremont ballot

stabilizing. Lower-than-anticipated sales tax revenue was offset by slightly higher-than-expected property tax income. FREMONT — Newark voters this month did more than just reject a utility tax by a mere 10 votes: They kept Fremont leaders from ...

From MATTHEW ARTZ, Inside Bay Area,  18 Nov 2009

Milpitas mayor quits 20th Assembly District race

praised Livengood, 54, for his more than three decades on the Milpitas City Council, and said his departure would make the race more competitive. Milpitas Mayor Bob Livengood has dropped out of the 20th Assembly District race and endorsed former ...

From MATTHEW ARTZ, Inside Bay Area,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Republican Party,  Alberto Torrico

Alameda County charity hopes to brighten holiday for 900 needy youths

FREMONT — Bikes are taking a back seat to more basic needs like clothes and school supplies, says the head of one of Alameda County's largest holiday toy drives. Georgia Butterfield, a 75-year-old Fremont resident, has been running the Adopt An Angel ...

From MATTHEW ARTZ, Inside Bay Area,  17 Nov 2009

Fremont drops roads rating from 'good' to 'fair'

City expects its rating to increase a few points, to 78, after road work completed this year, Public Works Director Mintze Cheng said. Newark expects its rating to jump a few points, to 71, after similar work. But that is still less than the 78 it ...

From MATTHEW ARTZ, Contra Costa Times,  16 Nov 2009

South Fremont shopping center on hold for at least two years

Square, is scheduled to open soon at the former Navlet's Garden Center site near the intersection of Mission and Warm Springs boulevards. FREMONT — A project that was to bring Fremont its first Nordstrom outlet and second Target store is on the shelf ...

From MATTHEW ARTZ, Inside Bay Area,  14 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Nordstrom, Inc.

Feds come offering help for NUMMI workers, communities

who now works for the United Auto Workers union. NEWARK — Officials representing nearly a dozen federal agencies descended on the East Bay on Friday, promising to help autoworkers and communities affected by the impending NUMMI closure. While no ...

From MATTHEW ARTZ, Inside Bay Area,  13 Nov 2009
Related Topics: General Motors,  White House,  Jerry McNerney,  Dave Smith

Veterans get warm welcome at Alameda County ceremonies

Veterans young and old, but mostly old, were greeted with cards, handshakes and many "thanks" in Fremont on Wednesday during Alameda County's 59th annual Veterans Day ceremony. They also were honored in similar events in San Leandro and Hayward. About 2 ...

From MATTHEW ARTZ, Inside Bay Area,  11 Nov 2009

Fremont to test new alert system

recipients whether or not the message is an emergency. FREMONT — Be it an earthquake, fire, road work or robbery spree, Fremont has a new way of getting vital information to its residents. On Tuesday, city officials will test a new CodeRED community ...

From MATTHEW ARTZ, Inside Bay Area,  11 Nov 2009
Related Topics: AT&T Inc.

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