A Proposed Parcel Tax, Aztec Dance and New Features

Here’s a look at some of the highlights from this past week:

Sunday, Jan. 30

The New Haven Schools Foundation received from Wells Fargo.

Patch attended the Lions Club Crab Feed. Check out some of the highlights in our .

California celebrated Day in honor of the civil rights pioneer.

Monday, Jan. 31

We announced our new feature where we’ll spotlight kids, youth groups and teens that have accomplished some amazing feats. Send your submissions today!

With Gov. Jerry Brown delivering his State of the State address in the evening, Patch contributor John C. Osborn put together a comparing the current state budget with Brown’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2011-2012.

Tuesday, Feb. 1

A recent study showed that Alameda County ranked second in the state for .

Family columnist Neena Barreto shared with readers the affects of her on her children.

Wednesday, Feb. 2

The New Haven Unified School District voted to move forward with a . The tax would go out on a mail-in special election in May and would add $180 to existing property taxes.

Responding to the recent protests in Cairo, the local Egyptian community came together at St. Antonius Coptic Orthodox Church in Hayward to .

We also debuted our newest feature: . Tune in and catch the highlights from news around the region.

Thursday, Feb. 3

Continuing to roll out new features, we debuted our new . Check back every Thursday to get a head start on your weekend planning.

Patch contributor John Osborn checked in with your to give us a round-up of what’s been going down at the state capitol.

Photographer Paciano Triunfo gave us a peek at a video shoot held at Kingdom for Oakland based garage/pop-punk band Golda and the Guns.

Not sure what to do or where to go for the Super Bowl? We’ve got you covered! We compiled a list of in Union City to catch the big game.

Friday, Feb. 4

In this week’s crime log: a probationer resisting arrest led to a short chase in the Decoto neighborhood, an elderly man was robbed at gun point, and a drunk driver crashed into two parked cars. See what else happened .

Videographer Ken Guanga took us inside the Ollin Anahuac Aztec Dance Group’s weekly dance practice. The group celebrates life, death and history through dance. Watch the video .

In the market for a new home? Local realtor Sunil Sethi rounded up a list of open houses being shown this weekend in our new feature.

Saturday, Feb. 5

Food columnist Shavon Walker gave us an intimate look inside and even got the owners to share one of their recipes with us.

We highlighted the , a Hayward based shelter and transitional housing program that serves Union City and the greater Bay Area.