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Signs of community High schooler designs ASL learning app. 14
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VOL 25 NO 10
Department receives fifth update since September. 8
MARCH 3-9, 2026
Newark gathers ideas to transform NewPark Mall area
Historic home recognition Shinn house applies to National Register. 8
● Better lighting and experienceoriented features would liven mall’s underused space
Heart of the Bay
More lights and sidewalks at the parking lot is the main feedback from land use experts who made suggestions on how to improve NewPark Mall. The group conducted interviews with city officials, residents, workers and the business community about what they would like to see in the mall. The results and suggestions were presented at the Feb. 26 Newark City Council meeting. Presenting panelists included land use, real estate, economics and law representatives from companies such as Dishnica Company, Prologis and Good City Company. One suggestion that came — More on page 5
One of the first customers has a tough cookie decision.
Karina Aranda (bottom right), David Newman
By Roelle Balan
Highlights of Hayward as 150th approaches. 10
FRESHLY BAKED Franchise owners Mary and Vu Chau and founder Wendell Hunter cut the ribbon on the Hayward shop.
Bakeshop opens in Hayward ● Shop’s first franchise serves up warm and friendly southern-style cookies By David R. Newman
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owntown Hayward just became a whole lot sweeter with the grand opening of the Butter Pecan Bakeshop, offering “buttery,
delicious handmade cookies that taste like your grandma made ‘em!” This marks the sixth location for the “Southern-inspired” bakery and the first franchised shop. Founder and CEO Wendell
Hunter was on hand for the official ribbon cutting ceremony, held on Feb. 25. Also present were new owners Mary and Vu Chau, along with a huge line of hungry and loyal fans. Free cookies were promised to the first 100 customers. The event was hosted by Nicole Roa of the Hayward — More on page 6
Spirit of theatre Spring play raises money for Sunol Glen school. 13
Raising funds Ohlone’s tournament helps school’s athletics department. 20