Fremont City Council revisited the idea of a citywide ban on plastic bags and polystyrene containers during a Tuesday evening work session following a presentation of research findings from the Fremont Environmental Services Department.   Full Story

A first-year economics challenge team from Mission San Jose High School has the opportunity to become national champions next weekend.   Full Story

Douglas Gephart, Fremont Unified School District superintendent, said it is not likely the school district will consider using volunteer crossing guards as suggested by Fremont City Councilman Steve Cho during an April 22 council meeting.   Full Story

The young batters step to the plate, tapping bats on cleats like pros or taking mighty practice swings.   Full Story

Appearing at the Phantom Art Gallery in Milpitas are the artistic renderings of Resty Ohao. His latest exhibition of oil paintings is titled, "Nature and Beyond.   Full Story

There is a sweet, touching, and surprisingly gentle love story masquerading as an unknown musical on stage in Palo Alto, "The Light in the Piazza," by Craig Lucas and Adam Guettel.   Full Story