1 person shot in arm on Highway 84 in Newark: CHP

An East Bay highway was shut down Tuesday evening following a shooting investigation where someone was shot in the arm and drove themselves to the hospital, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Newark police warn of burglars posing as landscapers

The Newark Police Department warned residents that burglars have been disguising themselves as landscapers or utility workers, wearing high-visibility vests and knocking on doors. When no one answers, that's when the thieves strike.

2 dozen Bay Area cities impacted by nationwide garbage strike

Trash has been piling up on curbs in more than two dozen Bay Area cities as Republic Services garbage collectors join a labor strike in solidarity with workers across the country. 

Days left until Newark Macy's store closes doors for good

A slow stream of loyal Macy's customers made their way inside the store at NewPark Mall on Thursday to see what deals could be had days before the retail giant closed the door permanently.

Wedding rings stolen: Widower's keepsake items stolen in heartless crime

A Bay Area man who recently lost his wife was walking along, minding his own business one day when he was suddenly targeted in a heinous crime. Criminals ripped off a symbol of love that he's held close since his wife's passing. 

Newark private school thrives under new owners
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A Newark-based TK-thru-8th grade private academy that nearly closed its doors for good earlier this year is thriving under new ownership.

Person dies after being struck by A.C.E. train near Newark

A person was struck and killed by a train in Newark earlier this week, according to the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission.     

1 killed, 2 injured in crash involving Bay Area childhood friends

Three young Bay Area men and childhood friends 'turned brothers' were involved in a deadly crash in Southern California.

Firefighters battle grass fires in Sonoma, Alameda counties

Trains have been halted after a fast-spreading vegetation fire in Newark made its way to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks on Tuesday, fire officials say. 

Newark man with replica gun threatens motorists, shot by officers: police

Newark police said, Friday, that a man with a gun was threatening motorists at a gas station at the intersection of Jarvis Avenue and Newark Boulevard. Detectives said responding officers ordered the man to drop the weapon, and when he didn't obey commands, he instigated a police-involved shooting.

Newark police surround gas station

Newark police on Friday morning surrounded a Chevron gas station. 

Family of Newark homicide victim still in pain with case unsolved

Two years later, there are many unanswered questions regarding a homicide in Newark where a 24-year-old man was killed after being attacked at a park. His killer has never been found.

Newark jewelry store robbers escape with armloads of loot in minutes

Carloads of robbers invaded a Newark jewelry store and escaped within minutes with armloads of merchandise, leaving in cars double-parked outside, witnesses said Friday.