Pool Project Rejection, Sales Tax Increase Top Past Week's Coverage

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

Sunday, March 20

You don't have to go far to get away. Check out our latest Great Escape to in San Jose for fine dining and a free matinee.

Fremont native Kristi Yamaguchi and Olympic gold medalist's encourages kids to dream big. She held a book signing in Fremont on Sunday. Check out some fan reactions .

Monday, March 21

Three masked suspects armed with shotguns and a hangun the previous night, taking cash from the registers and safe before fleeing on foot.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson to improve California education.

Tuesday, March 22

Union City's . The increase, approved by voters in November, will help the city restore city services. It also makes it one of the hightest tax rates in the state.

After pondering , family columnist Neena Barreto reflected on her own parenting method, asking readers:

Local tennis star Calvin Mark recently agreed to play for the U.S. Naval Academy's men's tennis program. Learn more about the 18-year-old Union City native .

Wednesday, March 23

A controversial 3-2 by the City Council. Back in January, the council approved planning for the pool, but council member Pat Gacoscos changed her vote, swinging the decision. She cited an uncertain budget climate and residents' concerns as factors for her new vote.

Union City resident Andre English, 27, was the previous day. According to police, a 13-year-old girl identified English as the man who touched her inappropriately Monday afternoon. The story was one of the most read articles on Union City Patch this past week.

In , we rounded up a variety of local deals, from discounts on martial arts classes to free beauty supplies.

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

In the latest Moms Talk, our council of mothers weighed in on the right age for kids to enroll in youth sports. We encourage you to with your thoughts, too.

Thursday, March 24

Union City Councilwoman . The Meals on Wheels program is a lifeline for seniors and the disabled.

In his latest Viewfinder photo gallery, Patch contributor Paciano Triunfo set up his tripod and camera to take some stunning shots of Old Alvarado at night. See the photos . He's thinking of following up with some night photos of Decoto. Leave suggestions in the comments section.

Friday, March 25

Eugene Ramos, the man charged with sexually assaulting a toddler at a Dollar Tree store in December, was . He was released to the hospital until his competency is restored, with criminal proceedings temporarily suspended.

We rounded up gas prices around the Bay Area in this week's . One commuter filled up with 22 gallons for $99. Yikes!

Get another local history lesson and . You can still catch silent flicks every Saturday night at the Edison Theater.

A new state report on physical fitness shows that .

Saturday, March 26

Union City from the New Haven Schools Foundation. The grants were for extra- and co-curricular programs. Recipients included a mother and son, who teach at Alvarado Middle School and Alvarado Elementary School respectively.

This past week's includes a case of reckless driving, the KFC robbery and more.

Union City's , according to the latest data.