Nika Megino is the community manager for Patch communities throughout Alameda County and Contra Costa County.
Hometown: Newark, California
Authorities said formal charges have not been filed against a public school official who was arrested in November on suspicion of possession of child pornography.
The suspect was last seen fleeing Sunset Avenue just before 3 p.m. Tuesday in a grey or white Jeep.
Newark Unified School District policy regarding search and seizure would allow the use of K-9s and metal detectors at schools.
This cat is looking for a home and is available for adoption at the Tri-City Animal Shelter, 1950 Stevenson Blvd. in Fremont.
An applicant for the committee will be interviewed at 6 p.m. Regular session will begin at 7 p.m.
The Newark Memorial Cougar Wrestling Team competed against 40 teams this past weekend.
Robert Marshall is voted in as Newark city council's newest member.
Each week, Patch maps crimes of interest throughout the city. Click each point for details; press the small "x" to close.
Community members are invited to a meeting scheduled for Saturday focused on the city's General Plan.
Test your knowledge of Newark by guessing where this photo was taken.
This week, find out who your newest council member will be, learn about Asian-style painting and laugh it up with comedian Steven Pearl.
See what positions are up for grabs in Newark and Fremont.
An attorney representing one of two murder suspects of a fatal crash in Newark says the charge is excessive.
This rabbit is looking for a home and is available for adoption at the Tri-City Animal Shelter, 1950 Stevenson Blvd. in Fremont.
A vacant space at 5222 NewPark Plaza is available for lease.
Richard Watters removes himself from city council applicant pool because of a schedule conflict.
Click the Cover it Live box to replay Monday night's coverage of the council's public interviews with the 12 candidates.
Deshon Collier and Jabrie Watts, both 20, face three felony charges as a result of a fatal collision in Newark that claimed the life of a Pleasanton man.