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Rockridge's Week: Stolen Dog, Armed Robbery, Sandra Coke Death, Hwy. 24 Closure
The saga of Bossan, a pug stolen from outside the Rockridge Library, captured readers' attention this week.
These were among the top stories on Rockridge Patch this past week:
Stolen Pug Returns Home, Safe and Sleepy
Bossan is back home and took a nap after his safe return, owner Stephen Sanders said.
Police Search for Suspect in Armed Robbery at Clifton and Shafter
Anyone who witnessed the robbery or who has video surveillance cameras in the area is asked to contact Oakland police.
UPDATE: Woman Found Dead in Vacaville Identified as Sandra Coke
Shortly after police announced the identification, Sandra Coke's family issued a statement calling her "a shining light in our family" and thanking those who assisted in the search.
Berkeley Man Rescues Chilled Dog in Middle of Bay — Owner Sought
A large black puppy was found chilled and swimming in the middle of San Francisco Bay Monday night and brought home by a Berkeley man on his commute back from work in a motorized inflatable boat.
Taste of Temescal Culinary Crawl Tickets Go on Sale Today
The fifth Annual Taste of Temescal will feature two dozen local restaurants plus live entertainment.
Oakland Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint Tonight
A second checkpoint will be held on Aug. 30.
A Hidden Rockridge Treasure: the Guy Hyde Chick House
Designed by iconic East Bay architect Bernard Maybeck, the house was built in 1913.
UPDATE: Motorcycle Crash in Oakland, Shooting in Orinda Close Hwy. 24
A CHP officer shot a hit-and-run suspect about 20 minutes after the motorcycle accident, authorities said.
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