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Week in Review: Fatal DUI; Meteor Razzle-Dazzle; Robberies Up; Plus, Dog Battle (Police Approved)
A look at some of last week's stories in San Leandro.
Police Log: '911, What Is Your 50th Emergency from Estudillo Avenue?'
Someone's phone went cuckoo Saturday, plus batteries, auto thefts, and more July 21 to 27. More here.
Alameda and San Leandro to Host Police Dog Competition Saturday. K-9 cops and their human partners will be vying for the Top Dog trophy. Details here.
Patch Stats: San Leandro Robberies Rose 25 Percent in 2012. See story here.
UCSF Pediatrician Takes Drug-Free Approach to Treating ADHD. Dr. Sanford Newmark’s integrative approach to treating ADHD considers diet, parenting, school interventions, and complementary therapies. Blog is here.
2013 Perseid Meteor Shower to Dazzle. Viewers should be able to observe around 60 "shooting stars" per hour during this year's Perseid Meteor Shower. Details here.
Police Arrest Driver in Fatal Sunday Accident on Suspicion of DUI and Manslaughter. A suspected drunken driver was arrested after causing a crash that killed a 57-year-old woman in San Leandro early Sunday morning, a police lieutenant said. Story here.
How Many People Receive Food Stamps In San Leandro. The federal program known as SNAP has been in high demand during the recession. Story here.
Red Cross still has urgent need for platelets, specific blood types. While thousands of people answered the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross earlier in July, an urgent need remains for platelet donors, as well as donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood. Details here.
