Piedmont's Week: 2 A.M.Doorbell Ringing, Police Alert, BART Mishap, East Bay Memorabilia Auction

These were among the most-read stories on Piedmont Patch this past week:

Police Blotter: 2 A.M. Doorbell Ringing, Suspicious Box, Rental Van vs. Tree, Kids' Clubhouse
The weekend police log.

Police Blotter: Stolen Briefcase, Stolen Cars, Possible Gunshot
Police also responded to a number of false alarms from security systems and to several reports of dogs running loose.

Oakland Police: Watch for This Tan Volvo Used in 2 Armed Robberies
Anyone seeing this Volvo with license plate number 5NDF073 is asked to contact Oakland police immediately.

9 Taken to Hospital After BART Incident in Berkeley Hills Tunnel

Oakland Councilmember Libby Schaaf Files for Mayor's Race
The field of mayoral candidates includes incumbent Jean Quan, who is expected to run again, Bryan Parker, Joe Tuman and others.

East Bay History for Sale, As Former Piedmont Avenue Jeweler's Memorabilia Is Auctioned
Items collected over decades include old maps and photos of the East Bay, a framed letter by Oakland poet Joaquin Miller.

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