It's still an odd time for Union City. We're still healing from the sexual assault that occurred a couple weeks ago, but we're also celebrating the holiday season in our family-friendly fashion. Those two topics made up the bulk of the week's news.
Here's a recap of our coverage this past week:
Sunday, Dec. 5
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We took a trip to the neighborhood where , the man charged with sexually assaulting a toddler, lived. Neighbors described him as being quiet and aloof.
James Logan High School's boys basketball in the Rob Vares Jr. Memorial in a match against Washington.
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Patch contributor Ceri Hitchcock-Hodgson gave us the , held in downtown Hayward on Dec. 4.
Monday, Dec. 6
Ceri Hitchcock-Hodgson gave us her weekly "" column of news and events to watch out for in the week ahead.
One of our newest Patch contributors, Jamie Balaoro, dropped by the Toys for Tots Toy Drive and Car Show at the James Logan High School parking lot. .
Tuesday, Dec. 7
Videographer Ken Guanga gave us a look at what went down at the annual event, held at the Ardenwood Farm in Fremont.
We also gave you some green .
James Logan High School's girls basketball kept up their , beating Castro Valley 58 to 50.
Wednesday, Dec. 8
While many were shocked to hear of the Dec. 1 sexual assault on a toddler, it's the parents for whom stories like this hit the hardest. With that, we had two opposing reactions to the news. Union City family columnist Neena Barreto said she would be , while guest columnist Alicia Gonzalez expressed that .
Originally scheduled to enter a plea , Eugene Ramos, the man charged with sexually assaulting the toddler, was supposed to make plea at a hearing at the Fremont Hall of Justice. The and a bail motion was withdrawn.
The state Department of Education released the graduation rates for the 2008-2009 school year. New Haven Unified School District's graduation rate was .
San Lorenzo Patch editor Sonja Sharp gave us two traditional .
A occurred Wednesday night where a man was attacked while working on a vehicle by several suspects wearing masks and dark clothing.
Thursday, Dec. 9
We gave you of what to expect at the evening's Masonic Home's annual tree lighting event.
We also recapped the reception and swearing in of .
Video journalist Richgail Enriquez took us inside Kitayama Elementary School for their .
Friday, Dec. 10
We posted the city manager's , which included a theft at Wal-Mart where the suspects flashed a handgun at a loss prevention employee.
Patch contributor Ceri Hitchcock-Hodgson gave us the .
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Saturday, Dec. 11
Our Logan correspondent, Beatrice Esteban, gave us a preview of the weekend's showcase at the Center for Performing Arts.
Patch contributor Suzanne Ortt looked back on the public service careers Tuesday.
Get to know , a retiring police captain who spent the last few years of his career in Union City.
Looking Forward
The new City Council members will be sworn in Tuesday night, with three termed-out council members stepping down. As well, we'll of course continue to bring you more holiday coverage. So stay tuned!
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