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California Schools Can Now Apply For "Green Ribbon Awards"
Applications for the Green Ribbon Awards are being accepted through Feb. 17.

Nika Megino is the community manager for Patch communities throughout Alameda County and Contra Costa County.
Hometown: Newark, California
Applications for the Green Ribbon Awards are being accepted through Feb. 17.

Ficklin was 82 and a supporter of the Newark Arts Council and Afro-American Cultural and Historical Society.
Five tips to help you avoid debit card fraud.
Yesenia Franco, 19, joins hundreds in the quest to be named Miss California.
Each week, Patch maps crimes of interest throughout the city. Click each point for details; press the small "x" to close.
Test your knowledge of Newark by guessing where this photo was taken.
See what positions are up for grabs at local businesses.
This cat is available for adoption at the Tri-City Animal Shelter, 1950 Stevenson Blvd. in Fremont.
This week, check out Newark library programs, submit your applications for the city council's vacant seat and eat some crabs.
The new law becomes effective on Jan. 1 and fines for violating it start at $475.
The Newark Police Department offers 10 tips on how to prevent your home from being targeted by burglars.
Wasserman has been on the Fremont City Council for nearly two decades.
The California Supreme Court deemed the state’s seizure of $1.7 billion in redevelopment money is legal.
Police arrested a teenager after a residential burglary Wednesday night.
Newark police attempted to serve 13 warrants as part of a regional effort to arrest DUI offenders.
This weekend, sing your heart out, find a new pet for your home and learn more about monarch butterflies.