The James Logan Courier

By Jamey Padojino, Courier Staff Writer

Last Friday, my friend and I decided to try the new BJ’s next to NewPark mall. The restaurant, which opened in early November, is already a big hit in the East Bay.

Before the opening of the Newark location, the closest BJ’s was in Pleasanton.

The Newark location is off of Mowry Avenue, across the street from New Park Mall on the same block as Mervyn’s.

Although it was a Friday night, we got seated right away. To start off our meal we got an appetizer of chicken potstickers. The potstickers were crunchy around the edge, but soft and chewy at the center.

By Tony Bizjak
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Deeply in debt, California officials took the extraordinary step Wednesday of halting funds for thousands of public works projects statewide, including roads, levees, schools and prisons.

State Treasurer Bill Lockyer, who voted his approval, called the action regrettable, but necessary to preserve cash as the state General Fund tumbles toward insolvency.

"You can't spend money that you don't have," Lockyer said.

By Jenelle Gallardo, Courier Staff Writer

Authentic Mexican food. Now we hear that claim from a lot of restaurants but how many actually promise what they say? Los Pericos Taqueria in San Leandro, offers food with big portions, big taste, for a small price. Located in San Leandro's old town, Pelton Center, sits a town's favorite spot for Mexican dishes.