Alameda's Week: Explosive Device, Attempted Rape, Boy Scouts Policy, Salvation Army Store

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

UPDATE: Possible Explosive Device Found Along Shoreline Drive; Closes Surrounding Area

With the assistance of Alameda Police Department, East Bay Regional Park District closed down Shoreline Drive and the surrounding area after a suspicious package was found in the area this morning.

Suspicious Package Detonated, Peeping Tom, and Possession of a Weapon With Intent to Cause Injury

Incidents highlighted here were recorded in the Alameda Police Department log from April 4 to 8. Information was supplied by the police and does not indicate any convictions.

Attempted Rape, Real Estate Scammer and Bus Pass Robbery

Incidents highlighted here were recorded in the Alameda Police Department log from April 9 to 10. Information was supplied by the police and does not indicate any convictions.

Open Letter to Alameda Council, Boy Scouts of America: End Anti-Gay Policy

Alamedans Together Against Hate, a workgroup of the City of Alameda’s Social Service Human Relations Board, asks the Alameda Council, BSA to speak in favor of ending the policy prohibiting openly gay boys from participating or becoming members.

Will Salvation Army's Thrift Store Leave Alameda?

The store's 10-year lease expires May 1 and the property's owner is looking for a new tenant since he has not yet heard back from the charity about its intention to stay on the island.

And the week's most popular blog: Revamped Volunteer Program at Shelter Draws Raves by Mim Carlson.

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