School District Cuts, Senior Health Fair and Rising Gas Prices

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

Sunday, Feb. 27

We previewed the Union City Sports Center's Fun Run, to be held this morning. The event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. and participants will run from City Hall and continue along the Alameda Creek Trail. The event is open to kids and pets, too. If you're reading this bright and early and looking for good exercise, walk-up registration is available. Find out more .

The Alameda County Fire Department shared some tips to.

Monday, Feb. 28

A Castro Valley teenager was reported after he didn't turn up the night before. Family members were worried he would do harm to himself. He eventually turned up after sleeping on a Union City park bench.

Sketches of a Memory, an intergenerational arts program that pairs youth with seniors, held their winter showcase at the Masonic Home. Check out the highlights .

Residents of the Tropics Mobile Home Park attended a held in their community. The event provided a number of educational resources and information for the community.

Tuesday, March 1

We reported on the City of Union City in its effort to combat Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to eliminate redevelopment agencies. The city transfered land into its possession and gave the redevelopment agency the authority to issue a bond of up to $40 million.  

News spread on Tuesday that a Fremont tech company was . The robbers tied up several employees and made off with computer components.

In her latest family column, Neena Barreto weighs whether are good or bad for chidren.

Wednesday, March 2

In this week's , we rounded up five fitness deals, from a free week at Curves to a discount at Ayuh Yoga.

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

In this week's Mom Talk, our council of mothers weighed in on the topic of . You can still weigh in and share your thoughts with other readers.

Thursday, March 3

Perhaps the biggest story this week was the , which includes cutting its adult education program. More than 150 community members attended the week's meeting to voice their concerns about the layoffs and other district cuts.

Over the weekend, photographer Paciano Triunfo was hoping to get shots of the much hyped snowfall. It never came, but he did get some amazing shots of cloud formations over the Tri-Cities. Check them out in our .

Though we were a little late, we posted some video clips of an open mic from the previous weekend. Local youth showcased their talent at Paddy's with spoken word and musical performances. Watch the clips .

Friday, March 4

Gas prices broke the $4 a gallon mark this week. As prices inch higher, we rounded up prices from gas stations in Union City to let you know where to find the .

In honor of National Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss' birthday, we asked Union City Children's Librarian Patricia Ryan to share some of her favorites with our readers. See her selections in this week's .

Things were a little calmer this week for Union City police, but it wasn't perfect. This week's crime log includes multiple robberies and domestic disputes, along with what is believed to be a self-inflicted accidental shooting. Read the police log .

Saturday, March 5

A Hayward reproductive health clinic will reopen as a center this spring.

In this week's , we suggest staying on this side of the bridge. Rather than dealing with the clamor of San Francisco, get a taste of its flair over in the Tri-Valley.

Looking Forward

You can expect more of our weekly features (Viewfinder, Patch Picks, Grab & Go Kids Planner, etc.), along with a recap of this weekend's events, which includes the library's Creating Community Through Art Day and the Sports Center's Fun Run. As well, this week's City Council meeting will include another discussion on a highly debated swimming pool to be added to the Sports Center. So look out! And if you hear of anything we should look out for, do let us know.