Piedmont's Week: Burglary by Fire Extinguisher, Mark Twain, Larger Homes on Smaller Lots

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

Police Blotter: Burglary by Fire Extinguisher, Suspicious Solicitor

Plus the Piedmont Police Department's license plate reader turns up a case of "cold plating."

Larger Homes on Smaller Lots: What's for Sale in Piedmont

There's a 2,500-square-foot home on Wildwood Avenue that sits on a third of an acre. Here's what it costs.

Where Exactly Was Mark Twain Photographed?

This historic photograph shows a young Mark Twain in top hat signing autographs at Piedmont White Sulphur Springs in 1867. We're asking readers to help us pinpoint exactly where it was taken. Do you know?

Piedmont Open Houses, Sunday, Feb. 10

Just two homes to view today.

New Historic Wineries Tour of Napa Valley Includes Lunch, a Look at Beaulieu Residence

The price tag is steep, but lunch promises to be elegant and a rare look inside Rutherford House is included.

And the week's most popular blog: PHS College and Career Center Rolls Out Blog on Alumni College Experiences by Julie Reichle.

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