Alameda's Week: Kidnapping, Harbor Bay, Who's Hiring, Alamedans in Boston Marathon, 1973 Jet Crash

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

Kidnapping, Concealing a Loaded Firearm and Attempted Stabbing

Incidents highlighted here were recorded in the Alameda Police Department log from April 11 to 14. Information was supplied by the police and does not indicate any convictions.

Harbor Bay Plan: 80 New Homes, New Sports Club

Harbor Bay Isle Associates has new plans for North Loop Road — a rebuilt sports club — and for 80 homes where the Harbor Bay Club now stands.

Who's Hiring in Alameda: The Oakland Raiders; College of Alameda and More

Patch rounds up local listings to help your job search.

7 Alameda Runners Registered for Boston Marathon

Let Alameda Patch know if you hear from any of Alameda's participants.

Updated: Round-up of Coverage From the Boston Marathon Bombings

Bay to Breakers officials say they'll be assessing their security measures as more information about the Boston bombings becomes known.

40 Years Later, Navy Documents May Shed Light on Cause of Deadly 1973 Jet Crash in Alameda

After years of Freedom of Information Act requests, a former Alameda resident has received documents that show the plane had a troubled history of malfunctions and system failures.  

Coast Guard Cutter Returns Home After Three-Month Deployment

During the deployment, the crew of the Waesche took part in an ocean search and rescue mission, the seizure of more than 2,400 pounds of marijuana and a community relations project in Panama

And the week's most popular blog: Fun Night of Dishcrawlers on the Island by J.P. Fernandez.

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