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Science Teacher Named State Teacher of the Year
Tom Collett is one of five educators receiving the California Teacher of the Year award.

Nika Megino is the community manager for Patch communities throughout Alameda County and Contra Costa County.
Hometown: Newark, California
Tom Collett is one of five educators receiving the California Teacher of the Year award.

Jason Otis Monroe, 33, was arrested April 27 after his girlfriend was found dead in a residence on Cherry Street.
The exhibit will be featured through Nov. 28.
A letter to the editor in support of Newark Unified's proposed $63 million school bond measure.
City manager said the company's plant manager notified that the section was re-opened on Oct. 31.
PG&E has restored power to all but three customers as of 10:50 a.m.
Petersen Dean Roofing and Solar Systems provides a way for customers to donate to Viola Blythe Community Service Center
This weekend, go on a 5K run and learn about healthy living, learn more about how it is being a foreign correspondent in the Middle East and enjoy a jazz concert.
A list of election coverage by Newark Patch.
ARM Holdings, headquartered in the United Kingdom, acquires Newark-based Prolific, Inc.
Police said officers responded to an alcohol-related crash at 2:10 p.m. The man was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Newark resident Albert Rubio shares his opinion on a proposed school bond measure on the ballot for November.
A map of the five polling locations for the Nov. 8 election. Click the points for details.
Mike Bucci is a candidate for the Newark City Council.
On Nov. 8, Newark will elect two individuals to sit on the council.
Sucy Collazo is a candidate for Newark City Council.
Luis Freitas is a candidate for Newark City Council.
Mayoral candidate Al Nagy's campaign finance statements show he's not far behind in donations