Alameda's Week: Chestnut-Encinal Market, 8th Street Fire, Fight at Scobies, Least Expensive Home

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

What Should Go Here? Former Chestnut-Encinal Market

What would you like to see in the former Chestnut-Encinal Market?

Home Fire Closes 8th Street for Several Hours

Alameda Fire Department advised folks to avoid the area. The road was open again after 4 p.m.

Two Injured in Early Morning Fight at Scobies

Two men were taken to the hospital for treatment of laceration after an incident at the Central Avenue bar, according to police.

What's the Least Expensive Home for Sale in Alameda?

With home prices rising quickly, it might be difficult to find a real estate bargain these days. Here's one possibility in Alameda.

Grand Theft of Handguns, Neighbor Scares Off Car Burglar, Thief Takes Bike on Test Run and Doesn't Return

Incidents highlighted here were recorded in the Alameda Police Department log from March 14 to March 17. Information was supplied by the police and does not indicate any convictions.

And the week's most popular blog: Prosperity from the Land and Sea: A Portrait of Alameda Using Street Signs by Alexander Sinclair Merenkov.

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