Alameda's Week: Target Opening, Rich Neighborhoods, Body Shop Robbery, Oldest House

These were among the week's top stories:

Alameda in the News: Target Opening, Video Gamers, License Plate Readers, New Housing
Recent articles about Alameda issues and events.

Map: What Are the Richest Parts of Town?
The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.

Suspect in Body Shop 'Courtesy Ride' Robbery Arrested
The victim remains hospitalized with injuries suffered during the robbery. See also "Auto Body Shop Employee Robbed, Injured While Giving Customer a Courtesy Ride."

Real Estate: The Oldest Home For Sale In Alameda
Check out this home that was built more than 120 years ago.

Police Log: Big Check Fraud, Visiting Police Station While Tipsy
Also, police had to restrain a man after a DUI arrest and lots of thefts — from boat motors to bikes — were reported.

Bringing Back the Sand to Alameda's Beaches
How to build a beach: take 82,600 cubic yards of sand, add water ...

Police to Ask City Council to OK License Plate Reader System
Interim Police Chief Paul Rolleri says an automated system would modernize the current "tedious and distracting" practice of checking license plates against a written list.

Tibet Protest Halts Sister City Celebration at City Hall

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