Alameda's Week: Shooting on Fruitvale, Cupcake Shop Closes, Business Burglaries, Traffic

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

Shooting Investigation Shuts Down Part of Fruitvale Avenue

The shooting was reported at 10:39 a.m. near 1001 Fruitvale Ave., according to police.

Sprouts & Shutters: Cupcake Shop Closes In Alameda

The Cupcake Shoppe shuts its doors at Park Street Plaza.

Multiple Business Burglaries, Hate Crime, Broken Headlight Leads to Discovery of Stolen Gun

Incidents highlighted here were recorded in the Alameda Police Department log from Feb. 21 to Feb. 25. Information was supplied by the police and does not indicate any convictions.

3-Day Traffic Advisory Affecting Alameda This Weekend

Motorists leaving the City of Alameda are advised to use the Fruitvale Bridge before entering the Oakland to bypass the High Street onramp closure. Alameda motorists should also use the Fruitvale Bridge to East 9th Street to reach NB I-880.

What City Employees in Alameda Get in Salary, Pension and Benefits

State controller's office releases a list on public payroll. Alameda County has the second highest average salary among counties.

And the week's most popular blog: Did You Know Steven D. Sizer? by Karen.

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