Piedmont's Week: Purse-Snatch Robberies, High Winds, Kitchen Remodel, City Council

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

2 Purse Snatchings in 2 Days — Women Robbed as They Arrive Home
Similar crimes, different descriptions of suspects, police said.

Police Blotter: Street Robbery on Calvert Court, Burglary Arrest
Plus a stolen license plate, an auto burglary and a case of identity theft.

High Winds Leave Thousands in East Bay Without Power, Two Dead in Oakland
Parts of Piedmont and nearby Oakland neighborhoods lost power for several hours last night. Many downed trees were reported, and a driver on Skyline Boulevard in Oakland was killed when the vehicle hit a fallen tree.

Photos: Piedmont Kitchen Remodel Wins Award for Local Design Firm
The project opened up and modernized the kitchen of an older Piedmont home.

City Council OKs Zoning Changes, Employee Contracts
The council Monday also upheld the Piedmont Planning Commission's decision to approve a pair of side-by-side garages on Oakmont Avenue despite an appeal by several neighbors.

Police Blotter: Car vs. Bike Accident, Human Traffic Hazard, Possible Gunfire, Spare Tire Thefts
Part of Piedmont's license plate reader system is up and running, adding a new layer of activity patrol officers' jobs.

Piedmont Recreation Director Mark Delventhal to Retire

Three Piedmont Homes Damaged in Windstorm
Winds that reached 65 mph brought down branches, whole trees and power lines in Piedmont and nearby Thursday night. Did we miss damage in your neighborhood? Tell us about it in the comments section.

More Details on 2 Wind-linked Deaths in Oakland
Oakland police have released more details on two deaths that occurred Thursday night during the peak of the high winds that cut power and downed trees in the East Bay and North Bay.

And the week's most popular blog post: America Foy's Real Estate Predictions for 2014.

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