Information About the Newman area

Founded by Simon Newman in 1888, the City of Newman is the jewel of the West Side of California's central valley. Known for its annual Fall Festival and small town charm, the City of Newman retains its rural flavor while keeping up with larger more-urbanized communities. Officially incorporated in 1908, with the official slogan of "The Cream Pitcher of the Pacific", Newman has grown into a bright upstanding community and adopted an updated slogan during its Centennial Celebration in 1988; "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Building for the Future." This slogan accurately describes Newman's viewpoint; not only does the city have authentic historical value, it is also known for having California's first school bus - a converted 1916 Ford Model T; as well as being voted one of the San Joaquin Valley's "Livable Places" in the late 1990's. The City of Newman looks forward towards progress and has positive goals for the future while keeping its historical roots in place.