Fremont schools locked down, three arrested in home invasion robbery
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:58:13 GMT

Three men were arrested on suspicion of a home invasion robbery Wednesday in the Irvington district, where police locked down three nearby schools as they pursued the suspects on foot, authorities said.

Police search for Fremont home invasion robbers, Irvington High locked down
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:58:07 GMT

Irvington High School has been locked down as police are looking for men suspected of a home invasion robbery Wednesday, Fremont school district officials said.

Princess Is Looking For Her Castle
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:53:35 GMT

This is Princess. Patch's Pet of the Week for Feb. 22. Princess is a Great Dane/Boxer mix.

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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:38:58 GMT

On Sunday, February 26 the Coyote Hills East Bay Regional Park will be hosting a caretaking event at a protected Ohlone Native American site.

Tough fiscal times predicted for Alameda County
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:29:27 GMT

Alameda County has weathered some tough economic times since the recession began in late 2007.

Red Light Camera Maker Named in Class Action Suit
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:20:08 GMT

Roger Jones of Fremont got a ticket for running a red light about 2 ½ years ago.

Fremont Symphony presents string quartet
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:15:01 GMT

The Fremont Symphony will present the acclaimed Lafayette String Quartet for a performance Saturday at Ohlone College's Smith Center.

Park It!: Mine visitor center reopens after four-year closure
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:10:40 GMT

The weekend of March 3-4 will bring cause for celebration at the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch.

Fremont man arrested on suspicion of drug possession in San Carlos
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:55:54 GMT

San Mateo County sheriff's deputies arrested a 26-year-old Fremont man Sunday after finding drugs and a stolen handgun during a traffic stop, the sheriff's office said.

Attack ads target McNerney
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:46:32 GMT

The National Republican Congressional Committee announced last week that it will start running TV attack ads aimed at Rep.

Just Released: "Solaria Corporation - Alternative Energy - Deals and Alliances Profile"
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:41:43 GMT

It is principally engaged in the development and manufacturing of solar PV cells, optics and semiconductors.

Four suspects arrested after CHP chase from Livermore to East Palo Alto
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:12:49 GMT

Four people were detained after a truck towing a stolen welding trailer led police on a chase from near Livermore to East Palo Alto, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Katherine Williamson: Know your rights
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:48:51 GMT

What in the world is going on in Merced? Our first infant class was started 40 years ago.

Storage box holding dangling over busy SF street
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:39:13 GMT

A storage box containing an estimated 6 tons of steel is dangling from a skyscraper over a busy street in San Francisco's Financial District.

Crash knocks out power to more than 280 in Union City and Fremont
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:10:31 GMT

A car hit an electrical pole in Union City this morning, spilling power lines into the street and knocking out power for 286 PG&E customers in Union City and Fremont, a PG&E spokeswoman said.

Inside autos: Electric car killed in 1912
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:01:15 GMT

Fans of alternative propulsion love to blast General Motors for "killing the electric car." They're thinking of the allegedly sinister move by GM to discontinue the egg-shape EV1 electric car after producing 1,117 from 1996 through 1999.

Missed Connections: Smiles On BART And Purple Roses on Valentine's
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:37:08 GMT

Wondering if that guy thought you were hot? Was that girl actually smiling at you ? Is it fate calling you or as hip-hop group Pharcyde asks "Was that twinkle in her eye just a twinkle in her eye?" Maybe you're crazy.

This Bunny Wants To Hop Into Your Life
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:22:22 GMT

This is Steve. Patch's Pet of the Week for Feb. 18. He's a neutered male adult rabbit.

Copper wire worth $460,000 stolen from Fremont street lights
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:12:42 GMT

Thieves have stolen copper wire worth up to $460,000 from city street lights in the past seven months, and police are asking the public for help in preventing future thefts.

Fremont teen to compete on 'Jeopardy!'
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:34:03 GMT

Krishna Bharathala, a 15-year-old sophomore at Mission San Jose High School, is one of 15 players selected to compete in this year's "Jeopardy!" Teen Tournament.