Nika Megino is the community manager for Patch communities throughout Alameda County and Contra Costa County.
Hometown: Newark, California
A collection of news coverage and people's reactions on the arrest of Antolin Garcia-Torres, 21, of Morgan Hill, in connection to the disappearance of Sierra Lamar.
A collection of news coverage and people's reactions on the arrest of Antolin Garcia-Torres, 21, of Morgan Hill, in connection to the disappearance of Sierra Lamar.
A collection of news coverage and people's reactions on the arrest of Antolin Garcia-Torres, 21, of Morgan Hill, in connection to the disappearance of Sierra Lamar.
Jason Otis Monroe, 33, of Newark, is charged with murder in connection to the April 2011 stabbing death of Evangeline Supena Contillo.
Antolin Garcia-Torres, 21, of San Martin has been arrested.
The San Martin man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and kidnapping.
Each week, Patch maps crimes of interest throughout the city. Click each point for details; press the small "x" to close.
The first phase of the clinical trial appears to be "well-tolerated," according to a press release
A Newark Memorial High School Senior killed in late April will be honored with a burial service of his possessions in June.
The technology company announced that its three data centers will not rely on coal by 2013.
A recent spate of gang-related crime has sparked a conversation about what to do about violence.
Jason Otis Monroe, 33, of Newark is charged with the killing of Evangeline Supena Contillo. The evidence in that 2011 homicide is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.
California law requires that students entering grade 7 be vaccinated.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opens public comment session for draft 15-year plan for Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge
Police say the house that was shot into was in the same area of a May 2011 shooting that injured a teenage boy.
The condition of the victim is unknown.
Steven Pungdumri and Mountain View resident Andrew Foong started a new company that combines QR codes and shorttags to share information.
Lincoln Elementary Teacher Connie Piserchio was recognized as Newark's 2012 Teacher of the Year and Kennedy Elementary School Office Clerk Debbie Platko was named Classified Employee of the Year for Newark Unified.
Police are investigating a stabbing and shooting that occurred within five hours of one another. Authorities have not determined whether the two incidents are related.
Newark Unified's former chief business official and Clayton resident Steven Shields was first arrested on suspicion of possession of child porn in November. He is due back in court Wednesday.
