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Week in Review: Pot Club Re-Opens, Pair of Armed Robberies, New Restaurant Owners Talk Business
Top stories on Newark Patch during the past week.

Nika Megino is the community manager for Patch communities throughout Alameda County and Contra Costa County.
Hometown: Newark, California
Top stories on Newark Patch during the past week.

Test your knowledge of Newark by guessing where this photo was taken.
Police are searching for a man reportedly robbed the store clerk at gunpoint.
Construction is scheduled on State Route 238 from Saturday night through midday on Sunday. Expect delays.
This puppy is available for adoption at the Tri-City Animal Shelter, 1950 Stevenson Blvd. in Fremont.
Cheapest gas in Newark: $3.61. The average cost of gas in Northern California is $3.79 per gallon.
A felony warrant has been issued for a 19-year-old male. The incident was initially thought to be an armed robbery.
The steakhouse invites the community to celebrate its grand opening on Monday, Aug. 22.
The California Transportation Commission on Wednesday agreed to give $200 million for local transportation projects.
If you know someone locally affected by Sept. 11, or have your own story to share, please contact us.
NewPark mall hosts shopping event and live concert on Saturday.
Terrance Dunn joins Newark Unified School District with a dozen years of experience in education.
Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley says there are "ongoing and ruthless scams" targeting vulnerable homeowners in the Bay Area.
The 19th Annual Festival of India will be held Aug. 13 and 14 in Fremont.
Newark Unified board members approved a plan to ask voters to approve a bond issue.
New owners of Shaker's Pizzeria hope to build family atmosphere.
The two incidents are not connected but happened within six hours of each other, police said.
Which eatery in Newark made this Tuesday Treat?
In this week's crime log, police investigate theft from an ice cream vendor and a case of fraud at NewPark Mall.