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Rockridge's Week: Stolen Jewlery, Memorial Run, New Highland Pavilion, Boston Marathon

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

Rockridge Burglary Victim Recovers Stolen Jewelry — With a Little Help from Piedmont Police

Jewelry stolen from a home on Manila Avenue was recovered by Piedmont police investigating a series of burglaries in their city.

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See Jane Run to Hold 3-Mile Run, Candlelight Vigil for Boston Marathon Bombing Victims

The community is invited to join See Jane Run this Thursday at 7:15 p.m. for a three-mile run to Snow Park where they will hold a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

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Dedication of New Highland Care Pavilion This Wednesday

The dedication celebrates the completion of the first phase of the $668 million Highland Hospital Acute Tower Replacement Project, which is the largest construction project ever undertaken by Alameda County.

Oakland Police Respond to Inquiries About Boston Marathon

The Oakland Police Department will increase its presence at major sporting events tonight, according to an OPD spokesperson.

Updated: Round-up of Coverage From the Boston Marathon Bombings

Bay to Breakers officials say they'll be assessing their security measures as more information about the Boston bombings becomes known.

Berkeley Law Professors to Suggest Ways to Make Oakland Safer

Next Tuesday and Wednesday, UC Berkeley law professors Franklin Zimring and Justin McCrary will tell Oakland residents how to make the city safer.

And the week's most popular blog: How Can We Take Something Postive from Tragedy? by Cathy Hanville, LCSW.

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