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Week in Review: Man Stabbed During Robbery; Pot Club Denied Use Permit

A 40-year-old man was at the on Wednesday morning. Police are still searching for two men who tried to rob the man. Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Mike Carroll at 510-578-4247. Anonymous tips can be left at 510-578-4965.

The Planning Commission that the city has been in conflict with since its opening in 2009. NBD Cannabis Collective’s owners, who are also in the middle of awill have the chance to appeal the commission’s decision to the city council.

The city's was discussed by both the planning commission and city council this week. City officials noted challenges Newark has against big box stores and mega malls such as neighboring Pacific Commons in Fremont but said there is still potential in bringing in businesses into town.

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“” rallies hit the Bay Area this week in cities including San Leandro, Oakland and the in San Ramon. More than 300 people took a Patch poll on their opinions about the Wall Street protests, and more than 150 left comments regarding the rallies.

Fremont-based Solyndra, solar energy company, announced this week that its . Solyndra filed for bankruptcy and seized operations of its Fremont site on Aug. 31.

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