Sunday, May 20, 2012
Video footage from the Big Time Wrestling Supershow held in Newark on May 12.
Still reliving those high-energy matches between wrestling legends? Well, you're in luck! Here are some videos found from Big Time Wrestling's Supershow held on May 12. The event featured former World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars including "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters, Daivari, Bobby Lashley, and former one-half WWE Tag Team Champion Matt Hardy. See the videos in our gallery above. Have some of your own? Add them. Want to see photos from the Supershow? Visit Newark Patch's WWE Superstars photo gallery.
Two violent crimes topped this week’s news in Newark. An 18-year-old Newark man was critically injured in a gang-related stabbing that occurred in the Newark Square Shopping Center, police said. Authorities are investigating whether the incident is linked to a drive-by, gang-related shooting that occurred five hours later on the 6300 block of Mirabeau Drive. Police added that the location of the shooting is the same area of a 2011 shooting that injured a 17-year-old boy Newark Vice Mayor Ana Apodaca is one of eight candidates contending to fill a vacant seat on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors as a result of former supervisor Nadia Lockyer resignation that came after months of scandals, according to the Oakland Tribune. Media …
A breakdown of the best places to watch Sunday's solar eclipse.
California law requires that students entering grade 7 be vaccinated.
By the California Department of Education SACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today urged parents of students entering the seventh grade to vaccinate their children to protect them against whooping cough as required by California law. “I call on all parents to act as soon as possible and ensure their children receive this important vaccination,” Torlakson said. “Taking a few minutes now will help protect your child’s health, and help them get off to a smooth start in the next school year.” “In 2010, 9,000 Californians were diagnosed with pertussis and 10 infants died from the disease. Due to the collective statewide vaccination efforts this past year, pertussis cases are dramatically lower in California…
Saturday, May 19, 2012
The trio trains at India Community Center in Milpitas.
Three of the four table tennis players headed to London with the U.S. Olympic team this summer train at the India Community Center in Milpitas. For coach Rajul Sheth, 41, the table tennis center’s director, it’s all part of the plan. This year they compete; In 2016, they win medals against players from China, who now dominate the winners’ podium. By qualifying more than one player to this year’s Olympics, “We exceeded our goal,” Sheth said. “We’re in the pipeline.” Milpitas players Lily Zhang, 15, of Palo Alto; Ariel Hsing, 16, of San Jose; and Timothy Wang, 20, of Houston, all are packing their bags to cross the pond. Making the Olympic team “has been my dream for so long,” Hsing said. “I don’t know how to feel.” Meanwhile, the ICC Table …
Te Tri-City Motor Rally will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opens public comment session for draft 15-year plan for Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge
The following is a press release issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: FREMONT, CA – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge in the Federal Register Wednesday, May 16, 2012. The draft 15-year plan proposes several changes for the refuge, including: A 45-day public comment period on the draft plan will extend until July 2, 2012. A full copy of the draft plan, as well as a summary of proposed changes for the refuge, can be viewed at: http://www.fws.gov/cno/refuges/DonEdwards/DonEdwards.cfm Those wishing to offer comments on the draft plan can contact: Winnie Chan, Refuge Planner, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge …
A list of garage sales around Newark, Fremont and Union City.
Friday, May 18, 2012
A solar eclipse will impress over Bay Area skies Sunday, May 20. Check out this list of where in the Bay you can catch the best views and learn from experts at the same time!
We know. On the weekends, you may be find yourself away from home, but somewhere in the Bay Area or around Northern California. With a big event like the annular solar eclipse coming up Sunday we thought we'd help you find a viewing event closer than you thought. This list includes a few select locations outside of the Bay Area, including Sacramento. And remember to view safely. Berkeley The Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley (1 Centennial Drive) will have several solar telescopes for viewing the eclipse safely on their main plaza. There will also be special programming inside the Hall’s Planetarium throughout the evening. The program goes from 5 to 8 pm. Follow this link for more info. San Francisco The …
Train rides into San Francisco will begin around 5 a.m. Sunday.
BART has announced longer trains and an early open time for this weekend's Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco. Service for the 101st Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco on Sunday will begin at roughly 5 a.m. at all BART stations; trains running before 8 a.m. will run at 20-minute intervals. Bikes won't be allowed in trains until after 8 a.m. Download the special train schedule for Bay to Breakers service. The world-famous race attracts thousands of runners and spectators from throughout the Bay Area. BART encourages riders coming from the East Bay to disembark at the Embarcadero Station, a short distance from Howard and Spear streets, where the race begins. Runners can save themselves time by getting a Clipper card before race day to…
Nadja Adolf
12:37 pm on Sunday, May 20, 2012
For years propagandists, including RFK, Jr., promulgated misinformation from a bogus immunization study conducted bya a physician in the pay of medical litigation attorneys. Supposedly immunizations led to autism - but it turns out that he fabricated his data. I personally believe he should be prosecuted for homicide in each and every case of a child who died because of lack of immunization. I … more ›