Arrests, Missing Teen Top Past Week's Coverage

Here's a list of top stories from our coverage in the past week:

Sunday, April 10

As a response to California's largest outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) in 65 years, a new law is requiring that before returning to school in August.

For the stragglers, we rounded up businesses in the Tri-Cities that offer to help you find an option that fits your budget.

Monday, April 11

Patch editor David Mills interviewed , the new chairman of the California GOP, about his plans to revamp California's Republican party. The article produced a lot of discussion in our comments section, so much so that we had to close commenting on the story.

A recent study showed that among youth across the country.

Tuesday, April 12

Local play center Pump it Up helped raise autism awareness and funds for research by participating in the "Great Open Jump." The play center held a private for children and teenagers with autism before inviting the general public for a fundraiser. Read more about the event .

Union City-based Filipino Advocates for Justice are among those helping to push a new Domestic Worker Bill of Rights to protect caregivers, nannies and housekeepers from being exploited by employers. Find out more about this important issue and hear the story of a local resident about why she demands more rights .

With the closing of Borders, Patch columnist Neena Barreto shares with readers for you and your children.

Wednesday, April 13

for a string of armed robberies in southern Alameda County, including a Wingstop and 7-Eleven in Union City. The suspects, some of whom are minors, were arrested at various locations in Hayward and Union City. An 18-year-old Union City man was among those arrested.

For our latest , we rounded up a variety of savings on everything from cupcakes to Filipino food.

There are a lot of events that you can attend with your children. See what's going down on this week's .

In our latest , we had our team of local mothers share their views on a new doll meant to teach young girls how to breast feed. How do you feel about the topic? Join the discussion!

On Wednesday, news also broke out that back in February. Among those arrested was a Union City resident. During the robbery, the suspects tied up employees and stole $37 million worth of computer components.

Thursday, April 14

The city's finalized their plans for how to retain and attract business to Union City.

Twenty-seven students from New Haven schools will join more than 500 students for a Southern Alameda County Alliance of African American Educators award ceremony. The event will be held tonight at Chabot College. Find out more details .

In his latest Viewfinder photo gallery, Patch contributor Paciano Triunfo took a trip to the Buddhanusorn Thai Temple in Fremont...for the food. Check out photos from the Sunday food market at the temple . And then head over there.

Also on Thursday, we unveiled our new, free . Now you can get the news even faster!

Friday, April 15

Eugene Ramos, the man charged with sexually assaulting a 2-year-old inside of a Dollar Tree store in December, was in order to restore his competency so he can stand trial. The action was a result of a mental evaluation by a court-appointed doctor who recommended Ramos receive anti-psychotic drugs. This is the second time Ramos has been found incompetent to stand trial. He was previously committed to a mental hospital in 2003 in a similar sexual assault case of a 7-year-old.

Police asked for help Friday in locating a who left home Wednesday. As of Saturday night, the boy, 14-year-old Michael Santos, had not returned home. However, classmates and friends have reported that Santos ran away from home and may be with friends.

This week's includes a report of a home intruder assaulting and robbing a person inside of her home and a robbery at Walmart where the suspects dragged a security officer through the parking lot with their vehicle.

Officials at the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge are in a new management plan that may expand programs for visitors.

Saturday, April 16

Environmental groups grilled Caltrans officials during a public meeting about the agency's plans to . Officials say the project will improve the safety of travelers. Opponents, however, raise concerns over the environmental impact the project will have on the scenic route.

A man who went missing from Union City on April 3 was . William Timothy Dickerson, 41, checked himself into a local hospital after leaving his uncle's home on the morning of April 3. His relatives didn't learn of his whereabouts until April 13.

. The giant bookstore officially closes its doors this weekend, along with 25 other locations throughout the state.