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 …
Jamba Juice in Second Place
Summer is approaching, and that means local residents will soon start looking for ways to beat the heat. In our most recent Readers' Choice poll, we asked you to vote on your favorite spot for a sweet, cold treat. With its wide range of ice cream flavors, ice cream cakes and chilled coffee beverages, Patch readers voted Cold Stone Creamery the best spot for a sweet treat in Union City. Cold Stone Creamery received 35 percent of the vote. Jamba Juice came in second with 24 percent, Tapioca Express received eight percent, and Yogurt Train and Baskin Robbins each received five percent of the vote. In addition to votes cast, the results of Readers' Choice polls are also determined based on the number of positive reviews a business receives. Is…
The East Bay's jobless rate for April fell to 9.0 percent while the region lost 2,100 jobs from the month before
The unemployment rate in the East Bay fell significantly in April, but the region also lost more than 2,000 jobs. The state Employment Development Department reported the East Bay's jobless rate dropped to 9.0 percent last month. That compares to 9.8 percent in March. In Alameda County, the figure was 8.9 percent, down from 9.7 percent. In Contra Costa County, it was 9.1 percent, compared to 9.9 percent. However, the East Bay also shed 2,100 jobs in April, leaving it with a total of 959,900 people employed. In March, it gained 6,200 jobs. The biggest decline was seen in private education and health services, which lost 1,000 jobs last month. In addition, financial activities dropped by 800 jobs while leisure and hospitality services lost …
America's Most Wanted has received tips ranging from a possible sighting of the Volkswagen Jetta linked to her disappearance to potential areas of interest.
America’s Most Wanted has received tips ranging from potential areas of interest to a sighting of the Volkswagen associated with Sierra LaMar’s disappearance. The tips were relayed the weekend after the national crime show aired its latest coverage of the LaMar case on May 11. Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jose Cardoza said the national show has continued to forward tips to the Sheriff’s Office as they’re received. Four tips came in last weekend, and more tips may have been sent throughout the week, Cardoza said. Although Cardoza couldn’t specifically comment on the anonymous tips, he did say what cities they came from and vaguely mentioned their relation to the LaMar case. The first tip came from a caller about 700 miles away from …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
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Event Sponsored by Union City Youth and Family Services
Union City Youth and Family Services is hosting a free basketball tournament this weekend for youths ages 12 to 24. The tournament will be held Saturday, May 19 at 11:00 am at Contempo Park, 32300 Meteor Dr. It will include free food and entertainment. In addition to providing a family friendly event for the community, the organization hopes the tournament will increase visibility of its programs in a part of Union City that may be less familiar with its work. "The purpose of the tournament is to promote our programs to the west side of Union City and to let residents know about our services," said Darl Michael, street outreach worker for Union City Youth and Family Services. Union City Youth and Family Services offer programs in youth …
Witnesses are coming forward with details about the red Volkswagen Jetta that's being associated with the disappearance of Sierra LaMar, according to the teen's mother.
News about a red Volkswagen Jetta being associated with the disappearance of Morgan Hill teen Sierra Lamar is apparently prompting witnesses to come forward, according to Marlene LaMar. “It’s just that, with the release of the vehicle that’s out and talking to the media, more people are coming forward,” LaMar said. “I can’t disclose specifically, but law enforcement is interviewing witnesses that are coming forward because of all of that. More people are coming forward, so that’s been a positive thing." Although detectives working on the LaMar case won’t release many details regarding the Volkswagen’s association, LaMar said authorities are currently looking into whether the VW is the right vehicle, and whether surveillance footage depicts…
No Suspect Found
At approximately 7:45 yesterday morning, Union City police surrounded a home on Almedan Blvd in response to the sounding of the home's alarm, police said. Upon arriving at the home, the officers noticed that the front door had been forcibly opened, police said. Officers heard suspicious noises coming from inside the home, but discovered that the noises were being made by the homeowners' pets, police said. According to police, the home appeared to have been burglarized, though the perpetrators had fled before the officers arrived. There are no suspects. The homeowners were not inside the home at the time of the burglary, said police. It is unclear whether any property was removed from the home, police said.
Enjoy Local Events This Weekend
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. UNION CITY FARMERS' MARKET Where/When: Smith St and Watkins St, Union City, CA; Every Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Why Go: The Union City Certified Farmers' Market is a wonderful source of fresh food for your whole family. Shop the market for fresh fish and seafood in addition to fresh-from-the-fields fruits and vegetables. Bring the kids to play in the playground while you shop. The Market is open year round. ASIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL Where/When: Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church, …
Don Safer
10:43 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012
Very interesting! Why do you supose the "jobless" rate in Albany is 3.8 percent (full employment) while the rate in Cherryland is 13%? more ›