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Police: Man Arrested in Series of Hit-and-Runs
Also in this week's police log: battery on police officers, masked robbers and two citizen's arrests

Nika Megino is the community manager for Patch communities throughout Alameda County and Contra Costa County.
Hometown: Newark, California
Also in this week's police log: battery on police officers, masked robbers and two citizen's arrests

Ohlone Community College to recognize 50 students at its annual Student Awards Ceremony
The community is invited to meetings Tuesday and Wednesday to learn about PG&E's plans to perform pressure tests on local pipelines.
Also this week, family mourns slain woman and new businesses make Newark their home. These were the most popular articles on Newark Patch May 1-7.
Local swim academy offers free classes as part of National Water Safety Month
Dave Winnacker, who works as a fire engineer in Newark, started his one-year deployment with the U.S. Marine Corps last week.
Parents and school employees say process to search for superintendent needs transparency after closed board meeting held in a member's home.
Jason Otis Monroe agreed to have a public defender represent him. He faces one count of murder.
Test your knowledge of Newark by guessing where this photo was taken.
The NUSD Board of Trustees is scheduled to interview candidates in a closed special meeting today, according to agenda.
Family and friends gathered in Oakland to attend a funeral mass for Evangeline Contillo.
Friends and family remember Evangeline Contillo, a woman with a "caring heart"
Approval of layoffs for certificated and classified employees in the hands of the board.
Also in this week's police log: Robbery reported at Bridgeport Apartments.
Dave Winnacker starts his one-year deployment with the United States Marine Corps.
Also this week, Firefighters "scoop up thanks." Here's our list of the most popular articles of the week through April 30.
East Bay park beaches open swim season. Swimming is only allowed when lifeguards are on duty.
Test your knowledge of Newark by guessing where this photo was taken.