Alameda's Week: Robbery by Police Station, Business Woes, Kosher Restaurant, Small Houses

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

Robbers Attack Alameda Man Outside Police Station

A 22-year-old man was held up at gunpoint outside a 7-Eleven Sunday evening. After trying to run off, five suspects followed him to the nearby Alameda Police Department where they repeatedly beat him outside.

What Can Struggling Businesses Do To Better Appeal to Customers?

After the recent closure of The Cupcake Shoppe in Alameda's Park Street Plaza, readers offered suggestions on how struggling businesses can better appeal to customers.

Mink Fur Coat Thief, Robber Returns Stolen Gun and Several Auto Thefts

Incidents highlighted here were recorded in the Alameda Police Department log from Feb. 28 to March 4. Information was supplied by the police and does not indicate any convictions.

Sprouts & Shutters: Halal, Kosher Restaurant Replacing Kabob Central, Store-Closing Sale at Blockbuster

Kabob Central is now under new ownership. Q's Halal Chicken plans to serve certified kosher and halal food. Also, Blockbuster at South Shore Center if offering big sales before it closes on April 27.

The Smallest Home for Sale in Alameda

Downsizing is one trend in the real estate market. Here's a house in Alameda with less than 1,000 square feet.

Victim Chases After Cell Phone Robber, Commercial Burglaries and Identity Thefts

Incidents highlighted here were recorded in the Alameda Police Department log from March 5 to March 6. Information was supplied by the police and does not indicate any convictions.

And the week's most popular blog: Name the Location of these two (famous) paintings! by Anonymous Johnson.

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