Albany's Week: Donations for Doctors, Assault on Parking Officer, Westbrae Biergarten

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

Albany Doctors Group Asks Patients for Donations

The Albany Medical Group, a practice with six doctors on Solano Avenue, says it's in dire financial straits and is asking individual patients to donate $200 and families to donate $300.

Police Calls: Arrests for Assault on Parking Officer & Burglary; Rude Pot Smokers

The Albany police log for April 1-2 includes arrests for assaulting a parking control officer and for burglary, thefts of an iPhone and a stroller, disrespectful juvenile marijuana smokers and an auto that rolled over after a hit and run.

'Biergarten' with Food Trucks Proposed on Gilman

A Berkeley family with deep roots in the city has proposed to convert the empty lot at Gilman and Curtis streets next to Westbrae Nursery into a beer garden with food trucks, outdoor seating and an open-pit fire.

Police Calls: Car Stolen, Hit-and-Runs, Stick Tossed at Middle Schooler

The Albany police log for April 3-4 includes a car that was stolen and another stolen car that was found, two hit-and-run accidents, two auto burglaries, aggressive panhandlers, and walking cane tossed at a Middle School student.

Poll: Most Popular Visions for Happy Produce Vacancy

We compiled the most popular suggestions from readers on what should go into the former Happy Produce.

And the week's most popular blog: Elementary Bicycle Training Wraps Up Third Year by Ken McCroskey.

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