Borders Closure, Soul Food and (No) Snow

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

Sunday, Feb. 20

Looking for a free and easy way to fertilize your lawn? A Patch contributor recommends "."

Monday, Feb. 21

The is one of about 200 branches scheduled to close by the end of April. We spoke with a representative of the company, along with city officials to find out what impact the 25,000-square-foot vacant space would have on Union City.

Wondering what happened to those clips at gas stations that allow you to pump gas automatically into your car? A statewide ban was issued late last year due to safety hazards, but .

Tuesday, Feb. 22

Patch reported on a on the Dumbarton Bridge. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries.

In honor of Black History Month, food columnist Shavon Walker decided to get in touch with her southern roots and take a stab at dishes, while breaking down its history and significance in the African American community.

Family columnist Neena Barreto tells us how she with a hectic schedule.

Wednesday, Feb. 23

With the colder temperatures last week, Patch provided some tips on from cracking.

For our latest deals roundup, we gathered five money-saving offers on art supplies and classes.

In our latest Moms Talk discussion, our Moms Council weighed in on how they prepare .

And if you missed it, there are still some cool events for your kids to attend. Check out our latest . 

Thursday, Feb. 24

For his latest gallery, Union City Patch photographer Paciano Triunfo hit up a video game tournament over the weekend which featured classic games such as Pac-Man and Street Fighter.

We provided a list of in Union City. From the latest Indian fashions to uber-hip footwear to gourmet pet supplies, Union City's got you covered.

Friday, Feb. 25

We sat down with a to find out what he does on a daily basis, and why he believes aliens exist. Check out the Q&A, which has stirred up a bit of debate in the comments section.

We reported on the that was expected to fall over the weekend, which, despite reports of a few flakes in Union City, how meteorologists believed it would.

Patch contributor Ryan Baladad gave us a recap of James Logan High School's . The event included spoken word, gospel music and dance.

The beat Granada 47 to 34. The team advances in the NCS.

Saturday, Feb. 26

Among crimes that occurred in Union City this week were a carjacking, burglaries and an assault on a person who attempted to buy an iPad off of a Craigslist advertisement. UCPD also issued a warning about another scammer posing as a repairman. See the full list of crimes in this week's .

In this week's , we recommended hitting Sunol for some fun and flavor that's not too far from home.