Week in Review: Parks and Rec Projects, Arrests, Holy Ghost Festa

Sunday, May 22

The previous week's , from May 13-20, included reports of two homicides, two armed robberies, a weapons violation, among other incidents.

Patch contributor Paciano Triunfo visited Eastin Elementary School for their Art Vistas Gallery Night, which featured artwork from 900 students. Catch the highlights in the photo gallery .

Monday, May 23

Patch videographer Ken Guanga hit WrestleFest 2011, an annual star-studded smackdown held here in the Tri-Cities at the Newark Pavilion.  The event featured a number of former WWF greats such as the Nasty Boys, X-Pac, Kevin Nash, Tony Atlas and more. Some of the icons squared off against local wrestlers. Check out the video .

We also got some video and photos of the stellar Ballet Folklórico de James Logan, who perform traditional Mexican dance in vibrant attire. The group celebrated its 21st anniversary with a showcase over the weekend. Catch the highlights .

Tuesday, May 24

The Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help out between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays at the Fremont food bank. If you're interested, get the full details .

In her latest family column, Neena Barreto shares with readers .

Local Ecology & Agriculture Fremont, a non-profit community group dedicated to suburban community farming, is trying to get more individuals involved in local food production. To help raise awareness for their programs and community gardens, the group is holding "The Pea's Speech," a farm fresh feast on June 4. However, tickets are only available until May 30 (tomorrow!), so act fast. More details .

Wednesday, May 25

While it wasn't exactly "local," the news of a missing Danville teenager caused concern throughout the wider Bay Area, with "missing" posters even placed all over Union Landing. On Wednesday morning, authorities announced that 15-year-old Allison Bayliss was .

For our latest , we rounded up some great savings for Memorial Day weekend.

Thursday, May 26

This week's , dated May 20-24, includes reports of a burglary at Best Buy, a car theft at Krispy Kreme (what do you expect to happen if you leave your car idling unattended?), and a number of arrests.

Patch photographer Paciano Triunfo attended S.D.E.S. of Alvarado's 85th Annual Holy Ghost Festa, which featured a parade with "queens" in regal attire. Check out the photographs and learn more about the festival .

James Logan High School's boys baseball team won a close first-round playoff match against Berkeley High. But it wasn't so much team game as it was , with Logan's Brandon Yau throwing a one-hitter with 16 strikeouts and an RBI.

Friday, May 27

Four men, two from Union City and two from Hayward, were , a 24-year-old Hayward man who was killed at a house party in Hayward last October.

If you skipped town for Memorial Day weekend, you're not alone. According to the California State Automobile Association, you're one of .

In discussion since the shooting of Oscar Grant III in January 2009, so that all officers will have one and will be more familiar with how to use it.

BART Transbay Tube work will cause for trains coming or going on the Fremont route (that's us!).

Former Cal State East Bay assistant professor Kenneth Martin Kyle, 47, pleaded guilty Thursday to molesting an infant in St. Louis over a six-month period on Thursday. He was arrested in March 2010 after FBI agents learned he was distributing child pornography over the internet. The child's mother, who allowed and engage in the acts, also faces molestation charges in Missouri. Read the full story .

Saturday, May 28

City Council will continue to discuss a series of parks and recreation projects to be funded via Measure WW, an East Bay Regional Park District Grant. The Parks and Recreation Commission outlined a series of maintenance projects. However, council members discussed heavily the possibility of . Council will continue to discuss the topic at its next two meetings.

With news of the missing Danville teen who presumably committed suicide, an East Bay mother whose son was never found after his suicide off the Golden Gate Bridge speaks on the impact of such cases. Read the full story .

Patch contributor AJ Flores hit Emanuele Elementary's Gold Rush Day, which featured gold panning, a "flash mob" dance to "Cotton-Eyed Joe," arts and crafts and more. Check out the highlights in the photo gallery .