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Alameda's Week: Foreclosed Home Prices, Stolen Wedding Dress and Ring, Park Street Zoning

What was your favorite article this week?

These were among the most-read stories by Alameda Patch viewers this past week:

What Foreclosure Homes Are Selling For In Alameda

Foreclosure sales are down in the East Bay, but here's an example of a bank-owned home that did get put on the market.

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Wedding Dress Shoplifters, Violating Parole and Probation and Narcotics Arrest

Incidents highlighted here were recorded in the Alameda Police Department log from April 1 to 3. Information was supplied by the police and does not indicate any convictions.

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Threats and Brandishing a Firearm, Wedding Ring Thief, Shoplifting, Robberies

Incidents highlighted here were recorded in the Alameda Police Department log from March 28 to March 31. Information was supplied by the police and does not indicate any convictions.

New Zoning for North Park Street District Goes to Council

A new zoning plan to revitalize the North Park Street district, which has been in the works for several years, goes to the City Council for a public hearing and possible approval on April 2.

Obituary: Terry Yorke LaCroix, Jr., Alameda's First Elected Mayor

Terry Yorke LaCroix, Jr. passed away in Chico, Calif. on March 19, 2013. He was Alameda's first elected mayor serving from 1969 to 1975.

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