Piedmont's Week: License Plate Readers, Stolen SUV, BB Attack on Cars, PHS Actor Thomas Horn

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

License Plate Reader Proposal Prompts a News Mini-Blitz

Are camera systems that record vehicle license plates an invasion of privacy? Justified by crime rates? Or just impractical? If ABC Channel 7 news video is not displaying properly, please reload this page.)

Police Blotter: SUV Stolen, 2 Hit & Runs, 2 Arrests

The Piedmont police blotter for April 2-4 includes a stolen Honda CR-V, two hit-and-run cases, arrests for DUI and an outstanding warrant and a stolen bicycle.

Police Blotter: 3 Stolen Cars, 4 Windows Shot, Stolen Bikes

The Piedmont police blotter from April 5-7 includes three vehicles stolen last Friday, four window shot in at least three cars apparently with BBs or pellets on Sunday, a Honda stolen from Ranleigh Way and a drunk/disorderly conduct arrest.

Piedmont High's Thomas Horn Shoots for the Stars in 'Space Warriors' Movie

In a recent blog post by The Piedmont Highlander, PHS sophomore Thomas Horn speaks about his upcoming movie, "Space Warriors," and how he balances his acting career with school life.

Oakland, Piedmont Shut Out of Mutual Aid Radio Access

A long-standing rift between the City of Oakland and a regional agency that covers Alameda and Contra Costa counties could threaten communications among first responders in mutual aid situations.

And the week's most popular blog: PHS Sophomore Thomas Horn Stars in Second Movie: Space Warriors by The Piedmont Highlander.

For the week's news from College Avenue and the Rockridge-Temescal area, see "Rockridge's Week: College Ave. Vacancy, Street Robbery, HS Graduation Rates, Brooklyn Basin"

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