Albany's Week: Stolen Cars, Albany Runner at Boston Marathon, Student Arrested, Goats

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

Police Calls: 2 Cars Stolen, Memorial Park Tiff, Possum Problem

The Albany police log for April 8-9 includes two stolen vehicles, a burglary, an attempted bicycle theft, a verbal altercation between a coach and woman at Memorial Park and kids gathering around a baby opossum left on the street in a cage.

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.

Police Calls: Berkeley Student Arrested – Allegedly Tried to Smash Door

The Albany police log for April 6-7 includes the arrest of a shirtless, shoeless Berkeley student who allegedly tried to smash in the door of a home on Curtis in the early morning. Also reported was a man in a bra running on San Pablo.

Albany Runner at Boston Marathon: 'This Was a Celebration and This Was a Terrorist Bomb'

Angie Woolman is reported safe but was very close to the bombings that occurred near the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday. She shares her terrifying account.

Police Calls: Pedestrian Injured, Cars Sideswiped, Stolen Bike and Violin

The Albany police log for April 10-11 includes a pedestrian injured by an auto at Solano and Cornell, a violin stolen at the Teen Center, a bike stolen at Marin Elementary School, and several cars sideswiped in front of Albany High.

Planning Commission Not Gruff with Goats

"Eighty percent of success is goats."—Woody Allen (from "Quotes with Goats")

Berkeley Fundraiser Concert to Benefit Albany's Occupy the Farm

Five bands were expected to perform at The FarmSprung 4/20 show at 3090 King St. from 8 p.m. to midnight on Saturday — almost one year since Occupy the Farm entered the Gill Tract to advocate for a community farm.

And the week's most popular blog: The Butterfly Cycle Begins by Heidi Rand.

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