Week in Review: Train Accident, Thanksgiving, Black Friday

Monday, Nov. 21

A pedestrian who was was identified as 20-year-old . According to railroad officials, Cisneros, who was wearing headphones while walking on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks between Dyer and Smith, had his back turned and didn't move when the train crew sounded the horn. Cisneros, an aspiring musician, was set to graduate from continuation school Conley Caraballo High School. .

Tuesday, Nov. 22

Union City singer-songwriter Maryam Qudus, aka . Whoever receives to most votes will get to open up at the station's Not So Silent Night 2011 music festival on Dec. 9 at the Oracle Arena for acts such as Jane's Addiction, Mumford and Sons, Bush and more. You've got until Dec. 4 to cast your vote!

Show off your photo skills and send in your submissions for the annual Union City Photo Contest, hosted by Union City Leisure Services and Paddy's Coffee House. The deadline to submit photos is Jan. 6 and a special reception for the winners will be held at Paddy's Coffee House on Feb. 3 before being displayed at City Hall and the Union City Sports Center. See the full contest details .

Wednesday, Nov. 23

Family and friends gathered at a relatives home to hold a prayer ceremony and remember the life of train accident victim Enrique Cisneros. His twin brother Roberto, his mother and friends all remembered him as a happy and fun-loving individual who was full of life. . 

The New Haven Unified School District released of trustee Kevin Harper, who is moving out of the district. Candidates range from a biomedical scientist to a marketing consultant.

Grammy-nominated rap artist , who resides in Union City, just released his latest opus, Firewire, a dizzying blend of hip-hop, new-wave and unabashed pop. But more than just relying on record sales to drive his musical career, the veteran rapper is a co-founder of a music licensing company, with his music appearing in national ad campaigns for companies such as Target, McDonald's and GMC.

Thursday, Nov. 24

By 10 a.m. Thursday morning, dozens of hardcore shoppers were already in line at Best Buy for the store's Black Friday sale. Those in line said the savings are worth celebrating Thanksgiving outside in the cold and rain. .

This week's police log included reports of .

Family columnist Neena Barreto spoke with local Native Americans to .

Friday, Nov. 25

Speaking of Black Friday, thousands flocked to NewPark Mall for big savings. One Union City resident summed up the experience best: "It's intense." .

On Thanksgiving Day, the Tri-Cities League of Volunteers served thousands of meals to those in need. We hit their annual community Thanksgiving dinner at the Newark Pavilion where the true holiday spirit was in the air. .

Saturday, Nov. 26

The Logan football team's hot streak came to an end Friday night as they were defeated by San Ramon Valley. Despite a strong defense, .