Week in Review: Pot Club Raid, One Year Anniversary of Slain Teenager, Council Seeks New Member

Residents in two towns have had lots to say this week after a by officials with the Southern Alameda County Major Crimes Task Force. One Danville woman was arrested and officials are still searching for three other individuals in the case. Authorities said the four suspects are facing charges dealing with conspiracy, possession of and sales of marijuana. , two firearms and processed marijuana, marijuana edibles and computers during the raids.

More than 100 . Family and friends shared the pain behind the unsolved murder of Justice Afoa, a former Newark Memorial High School student who was . During a candlelight vigil on Thursday, friends remembered him as a loving, dependable teenager and friend. and that leads are being followed up on.

The community expressed content when news surfaced that the Mowry Crossing Shopping Center, which once housed stores like Circuit City, Rasputin and Petsmart, is . The shopping center has remained vacant for years and property owners indicated that the older buildings within the plaza could be demolished before the end of the year.

The City of Newark is currently looking for a person to fill a vacant seat on the Newark City Council. The four-member rather than call for an election. The filing period to apply for the seat is open from now through Jan. 5 and applicants will be interviewed publicly on Jan. 19.

Newark Patch turned one this week. Thursday marked the Read our year in review by clicking here. And again, many thanks to all of you who help Newark Patch remain a community forum and the success it is today.