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Newark Updated: February 21, 2012 11:18:22 AM PST Ray Samuels -- former Newark police chief -- dead at 60 Former Newark Police Chief Ray Samuels, who came out against the death penalty after decades in law enforcement, has died, officials announced Saturday. He was 60 years old.     Man with two arrest warrants escapes Newark police after crash Authorities are looking for a 27-year-old man who fled the scene of a head-on collision Thursday as he was being pursued by police and escaped on foot while officers searched the area for nearly five hours.     Third Tri-City police officer arrested on suspicion of DUI The head of the Union City police union was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence last week -- the third Tri-City-area officer to be taken into custody on drunken-driving charges in the past two weeks.     Homeroom: Chabot-Las Positas will announce new president Tuesday Chabot College: New president to be appointed TuesdayChabot-Las Positas Chancellor Joel Kinnemon announced this week that a new president for Chabot College will be named at a board meeting Tuesday.     Doctor with practices in three East Bay cities has pleaded guilty to a felony Alameda County District Attorney Nancy E. O'Malley said that Dr. Naim Katiby, 62, of San Ramon, on Wednesday pleaded guilty to a felony criminal count of filing a false insurance claim after a two-month investigation by the district attorney's office, the Drug Enforcement Agency and the California Department of Insurance.     Newark approves use of police drug dogs Fremont also considering canines to deter drug use on campus     Supervisor Nadia Lockyer, wife of California treasurer, acknowledges substance abuse, affair Alameda County Supervisor Nadia Lockyer, wife of California state Treasurer Bill Lockyer, announced today that she's in rehabilitation for a substance-abuse problem after an extramarital affair that she says culminated in a Feb. 3 beating by her ex-lover.     Oakland man accused of shooting federal agent in Newark makes court appearance Defendant, 61, is scheduled to return Feb. 29 to the Fremont Hall of Justice to enter a plea.     Newark: Event focusing on black women's history and culture set for Saturday NEWARK -- A Black History Month observance with a focus of the culture and history of black women will be held Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. at the Newartk Community Center,The annual event will begin with a seminar on health and wellness, from 10 a.     Optician arraigned in Newark shooting was obsessed with agent's wife, police said Man accused of shooting a Newark customs agent was friends with the victim and his wife, and they dined with each other less than three months ago, said the owner of the Union City school.     Federal agent in critical condition after Newark shooting The suspected assailant - a 61-year-old optician who lives in Piedmont - is in custody and may be arraigned later this week.     Police arrest Piedmont man in shooting of off-duty federal agent in Newark Piedmont taken into custody in shooting that left U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent hospitalized after being shot outside his home Tuesday morning.     Newark teacher to receive state award NEWARK -- An eighth-grade science teacher at Newark Junior High School will be honored Monday night in Sacramento as one of California's five teachers of the year.     Police: Man lied about crime that led to Newark standoff Man made up story about carjacking, arrested on suspicion of filing a false police report, police said.     One person arrested after seven-hour SWAT standoff in Newark SWAT teams are investigating suspects Thursday in connection with a recent Fremont crime.     Newark City Council appoints planning commissioner to fill open seat The City Council filled its last vacant seat Tuesday night, appointing Robert Marshall after three hours of interviewing a dozen candidates at a special meeting.     Free dental screenings Saturday for kids in southern Alameda County UNION CITY -- As part of a nationwide effort to make sure kids from low-income families have access to dental care, free screenings and treatment will be given on a first-come basis for those age 4 to 14 on Saturday.     Shutting down agencies hardly a simple process Cities, counties may take decades to pay off debt, sell assets     Newark City Council applicants slated to interview Monday Public meeting scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers. Seat's term expires in November 2013.     Newark school board to name oversight committee members Tuesday Committee to be watchdog group that ensures $63 million of bond funds is properly spent.     Newark celebrates India Republic Day NEWARK -- The Indian American Muslim Council will celebrate India Republic Day 2012 on Saturday at Chandni Restaurant.Organizers will name the winners of Indian-related video and essay contests and award prizes at the event, which also will include lunch, raffles, a quiz competition related to     Water district sells $45 million in bonds FREMONT -- The Alameda County Water District has sold $45 million in revenue bonds to help pay for infrastructure projects and refinance existing debt at a lower interest rate.     HOMEROOM: News from schools in the Tri-Cities and greater Hayward area Fremont budget workshop; Montessori students present ancient version of Cinderella; James Logan High hosts annual Willie Danvenport Olympian Clinic     Burglary suspects charged with murder for fatal Newark accident The suspects, both 20, got into a crash that killed a Pleasanton man while fleeing police last week. A third suspect died Friday of injuries from the crash.     Newark police looking for several robbery suspects Two victims suffered minor injuries in three strong-arm street robberies that police believe are related.     What's Happening Oakland Cal Ripken Babe Ruth -- Oakland Cal Ripken Babe Ruth Baseball League registration 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays through March 3, 5-7 p.m. Jan 30, and online.     Newark man arrested on suspicion of assaulting officer Routine traffic stop near City Hall turned violent when man, 21, assaulted an officer, police said.     Community backs Union City softball league Donations pour in after group's equipment was stolen last week     Newark burglary suspect involved in fatal crash dies NEWARK -- One of three burglary suspects involved in a police chase and car crash that killed a Pleasanton man last week has also died, police said.Rajwaun Watkins, 20, of Oakland and Hayward, died Friday at Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley of injuries from the crash, according to a Newark     Authorities ID Pleasanton man killed in Newark crash One of three burglary suspects in custody remains in critical condition.       Argus Fremont Newark Union City Oakland Tribune Daily Review Argus Contra Costa Times West County Times East County Times Tri-Valley Times San Ramon Valley Times San Joaquin County San Mateo County Times Mercury News Also see: Oakland Tribune, Daily Review, Tri-Valley Times Most Viewed (From the last 12 hours) Man shot in Oakland robbery San Francisco Giants star Pablo Sandoval reports early, looks 'good' Ex-CA mayor admits stealing mixer to make pizza Man fatally shot Tuesday night in Richmond Oakland: Woman arrested for shooting during domestic dispute Police: San Jose mom drove getaway car in stabbing of 13-year-old Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Use  |  MNG Corporate Site Map  |  Copyright