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Copper theft on the rise
Story and Photos by Tyler Sipe Copper metal has become the new gold standard in the underground economy. Fremont and other East Bay cities have seen a dramatic increase in copper theft, especially...
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Seniors pinched by souring economy, reminded of The Great Depression
From left to right, Warren Wilson, 74, Jean Terry, 81, Nancy Emmert, 85, Janice Thien, 70, Sid Glickfeld, 83, and Mary Johnson, 78, attend a current events discussion held on Wednesday’s at the...
View ArticleFremont Homeless Families are Struggling
Story by Linsay Rousseau Burnett Fremont, considered the “Gateway to Silicon Valley,” may be an expensive suburb, but it is also home to a hidden homeless population. The cost of rental properties in...
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Congressman Calls for Public Infrastructure Spending to Ease Economic Woe
By Mateen Kaul Rep Pete Stark, D-Fremont, has called for investment in public infrastructure to create jobs and ease the current economic crisis, even if it means running up the deficit. Congressman...
View ArticleEconomy gives teens angst
Story by Tyler Sipe California’s unemployment numbers continue to show teenagers are among the hardest hit in the flailing economy. The state’s Employment Development Department reported in August...
View ArticleEconomy Exposes Adult Entertainment Industry To Downturn
By Karen Weise Even for S&M fans, the pain of the current economy can be too much. At last weekend’s Exotic Erotic Expo and Ball, a tradeshow and party billed as a “Celebration of Flesh, Fetish,...
View ArticleChinatown inspired by Obama win, sees no quick fix to economy
By Guo Shipeng Barack Obama’s historic win has moved many Chinatown residents, who saw the election of a black President as an inspiration and also a potential blessing for the community, but some...
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City Budgets Straining Under Economic Pressure
By Mateen Kaul — NEWARK – In a public forum Monday night, the city managers of Fremont, Newark and Union City detailed the stresses on their budgets because of falling tax revenues and the state...
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Organic Roots: From the Rancho to the Market
By Diana Montaño/510 Report The tropical crops of Maria Inés Catalán’s youth don’t grow in Hollister. Instead of winding through the papaya and mango trees of her native Guerrero, Mexico, here, wearing...
View ArticleAshby Flea Market a good deal in a bad economy
By Huda Ahmed/510 Report Liz Martin sits on the passenger’s side of her shabby gray van – the side away from the sun – which is parked on a Saturday afternoon next to the spot where her merchandise is...
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