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Newark Native to Compete in 2013 Miss California Competition
Ashley Balderston, 25, will represent Newark in the beauty pageant.

Nika Megino is the community manager for Patch communities throughout Alameda County and Contra Costa County.
Hometown: Newark, California
Ashley Balderston, 25, will represent Newark in the beauty pageant.

Brief updates on crimes in Newark reported from Aug. 6 to Aug. 12.
Cities all over the nation celebrated National Night Out Tuesday.
Police offer tips about awareness, stranger danger and creating safe school environments.
Donors throughout the Bay Area are in high demand.
An overview of eligibility for free, reduced-price or full-price meal benefits for students enrolled in Newark Unified.
The actor who stars in Disney's "Shake It Up" and also appeared in Dancing with the Stars and Camp Rock joins an anti-bullying campaign in Newark.
Brief updates on crimes in Newark reported from July 30 to Aug. 5.
The Alameda County Public Health Department is reminding parents to make sure their 11- and 12- year-old children are immunized against pertussis, aka whooping cough, before school begins.
The seven-screen theater is located near NewPark Mall.
Two nonprofits partner to host a real estate seminar at Newark Library on Aug. 15.
Police are still searching for the suspects of the Monday night armed robbery.
A fundraising event to help collect school supplies for Newark students will be held Aug. 18 and Aug. 19.
The grant was given to Spectrum Community Services, an organization that assists low-income seniors.
A brief report on business news in Newark.
One road will close at noon and the closure of several other streets will begin at 5 p.m. Friday.
Traffic was delayed due to a jackknifed big rig.
Authorities share information on how to be a good witness and how to reduce your chance of becoming a victim of crimes of opportunity.