Newark Patch

The attention surrounding Gov. Gavin Newsom's CARE Court proposal focuses on the decades-long debate over involuntary care. trib.al/BHeWf73

Restaurateurs say the bill could raise costs and prices and fundamentally change relationships with fast food chains. trib.al/7HW3khp

A police officer was injured on duty; sex trafficking crackdown; new PG&E scam; Freeway crash kills one. trib.al/LxNyFh0

Looking for things to do in person and virtually this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered. trib.al/I9wr1gs

Sleek, sophisticated, clean lines — a look at 5 California homes currently on the market. trib.al/rbXWaZw

As the summer travel season wraps up, the Newark Police Dept. is reminding drivers to be responsible and never drive under the influence. trib.al/J1WcIrQ

Here are the most recently listed properties available in and near the Newark area. trib.al/fu9f0s1

Two other states – but not California – face cuts to Colorado River water in 2023 as the federal government escalates its drought response. trib.al/fbSp9sI

Parents who have been outspoken in their criticism of local school districts are finding allies in others opposed to COVID restrictions. trib.al/4I4SHom

Walnut Avenue in Fremont between Paseo Padre Parkway & Liberty will be closed Sat., Aug. 20 and Sun., Aug. 21 due to a festival and parade. trib.al/lK9ehHG

Newly released Bay Area Equity Atlas study analyzes communities characterized by high concentrations of white wealth. trib.al/DRKdWgT

Bold design dominates this Tahoe-area residence, priced at $8.795 million. trib.al/g949yE2

You can help teachers fund projects in local schools using this tool. trib.al/n40bUOa

One of your neighbors published an article in the Neighbor Posts section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/8ktYF4T

Looking to adopt a fuzzy friend? Check out this week's list of pets waiting at animal shelters in and around Newark. trib.al/DMXGrkd

This beautiful Newark-area estate is up for sale. trib.al/Rid3sgz

In the Central Valley, public health officials are waiting for resources and trying to get information to residents seeking help. trib.al/y92IQgM

The state GOP is seeking to capitalize on parents’ anger to win local school board races in 2022 and motivate Republican voters. trib.al/3ULeteP

Check out the latest update from your neighbor on Patch. (This post was contributed by a community member.) trib.al/eaYmghJ

The statewide Flex Alert will be in effect for part of Wednesday. trib.al/RU5xliN