Albany's Week: Driver Targets Traffic Volunteer, Strollers' Lawsuit, Ashkenaz Suspect ID, Police Calls

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

Police Calls: Burglaries, Altercations, Accidents, Dog Problems

The Albany police log for March 11-12 includes burglaries of three autos and one home, two non-injury accidents, complaints about dogs barking and a dog attacking a dog, and altercations at Target, AM/PM, Albany Bowl and Metro PCS.

Police Calls: Parent Volunteer Targeted by Driver at School, 3 DUI Arrests

The Albany police log for Friday, March 15, includes a driver trying to run down a parent traffic volunteer at Ocean View Elementary School, three DUI arrests, battery on a Golden Gate Fields security guard and a bicycle found in front-yard bushes.

Proposed Settlement of Strollers' Suit Before Council

The Albany City Council's closed session Monday night includes the lawsuit by Albany Strollers & Rollers and Carbon Neutral Albany against the city over approval of UC development plans for University Village. A settlement is being discussed, a plaintiffs' attorney said.

Police Calls: Stolen Car, Residential Burglary, Robbery Report, Teens Smoking

The Albany police log for March 13-14 includes the burglary of a residence on Pierce, a car stolen on Adams, a belated report of a robbery at Evelyn and Garfield, a Pepsi swiped from the AM/PM and four teens smoking at lunchtime on Solano.

The New Weight Watchers: CVS Requires Employees to Disclose Poundage, Body Fat, Other Health Info

A new policy by CVS Pharmacy says employees must provide information about their weight, body fat composition and other personal health details or pay a fine.

Police Identify Man Arrested in Ashkenaz Shooting

The second suspect in the March 16 armed robbery remains at large.

And the week's most popular blog: Common Misdiagnosis in Gifted Kids by Dr. Dan Peters.

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