Week in Review: Arrest in Michelle Le Case, 9/11 Memories

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

Sunday, Sept. 4

We covered the Art Association of the East Bays' first art show and loteria tournament. The show featured the works of more than a dozen local artists, along with rounds of loteria, a Mexican Bingo-like game. Meet some of the artists and see their work .

Monday, Sept. 5

In observance of Labor Day, we decided to inform readers what the holiday, first observed in 1882, is all about. Learn the history .

Photographer AJ Flores hit the Washington Township Railroad Fair at Ardenwood Historical Park. The fair featured the oldest operating steam locomotive in the state, along with several exhibits and demonstrations. Catch the highlights in our photo gallery .

Tuesday, Sept. 6

We introduce you to , the patriotic ex-marine who came up with the idea of the Flight 93 Memorial in Union City. Ten years after 9/11, he's still continuing his mission by helping to fundraise for the Flight 93 memorial in Shanksville, PA.

Speaking of , we took a look back at what happened aboard the San Francisco-bound plane on that fateful day, the heroic victims and the aftermath of 9/11.

In her latest column, Neena Barreto shared with readers the wonders of Alameda County Library's new Discover & Go program. The free program grants cardholders admission to Bay Area museums, aquariums and other educational attractions.

Wednesday, Sept. 7

Union City Patch was the first to report on a breakthrough development in the case of missing nursing student Michelle Le — . Giselle Esteban, 27, was arrested on suspicion of murder at 9:50 a.m. at her home in the Monte Vista condominiums in Union City. Patch was first on the scene and initially reported on her home being searched and her vehicle being taken by police until the arrest was officially confirmed later in the morning.

We also where police announced the key pieces of evidence that led to her arrest for the murder of Le, who went missing more than three months ago.

Meanwhile, Le's body has yet to be found. Her family issued a statement saying that .

In unrelated news, Union City Patch contributor Farah Habad shared his memories of 9/11. He was an 8-year-old Muslim-American when terrorists hijacked planes and killed innocent civilians. Read how that fateful day transformed him . 

Thursday, Sept. 8

The arraignment for alleged Michelle Le murder suspect Giselle Esteban was . It was revealed the following day that it was due to a routine checkup, though it was announced that Esteban is several months pregnant. As many wait for the case to unravel, some speculated on the difficulty of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that Esteban is guilty. "We wouldn't have filed the charges if we didn't think there was evidence," said Deputy District Attorney Mike Nieto.

With the new season of Logan football under way, we caught up with some key players and coaches to find out what's in store for the season. Don't be surprised if they come home with an NCS victory. Read the full story here.

Friday, Sept. 9

Fremont police announced that former Cal golfer , 21, was found dead Monday night in a parking lot behind the former Barnes and Noble in Fremont. Though the cause of death has not yet been determined, police say Kwon's death is "suspicious."

Giselle Esteban, the alleged suspect in the murder of missing nursing student Michelle Le, . She will be assigned a public defender and is scheduled to enter a plea at 9 a.m. on Monday.

We caught up with Tri-City locals to see how they were affected by 9/11. Hear what they had to say in our audio slideshow here.

Saturday, Sept. 10

Patch shared the story of Thomas Burnett, Jr., one of the heroes of Flight 93. The Tri-Valley businessman and father of three was one of several passengers who refused to die without a fight. "We're going to do something," he told his wife during a call while on the plane. Read the full story .

We previewed Sunday's 9/11 Day of Remembrance ceremony, sharing with readers a more detailed look at the Flight 93 Memorial and its history and significance to Union City. Many ask why it's located in Union City when there was no direct connection. "Because we said, 'Yes,'" a city official said. Read the full story .

In our latest Pet of the Week, we introduce you to Wyatt, a poodle puppy who loves to jump and run. Get up close with Wyatt in our video . He's available for adoption at the Tri-City Animal Shelter.

The latest includes reports of a flasher at Mission Hills Middle School, a man robbed at gunpoint in front of his home, a teenager hit by a car while riding his bike, and more.