Crime & Safety

Blackouts, Burglaries: Danville, Tri-Valley Police Logs

The PG&E shutdown dominated headlines this week, but there was other police, fire and court news happening around the Tri-Valley.

TRI-VALLEY, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, court and fire stories from around the Tri-Valley:

'We Were Not Adequately Prepared': PG&E CEO
The press conference at the utility’s headquarters marked the first time the company’s head had publicly addressed the shutdown.

CHP Reopens I-580 Lanes After Injury Crash Near Altamont Pass
The Sig-alert was cancelled just after 10 a.m. and all lanes are now open.

Power Fully Restored To Pleasanton's PG&E Customers
The threat for fire danger still remains high, according to the National Weather Service.

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Power Restored To San Ramon's PG&E Customers
With the exception of about 20 customers, power has been restored to PG&E ratepayers in San Ramon after an approximately 20-hour shutdown.

Cops Bring Humor Amid PG&E Shutdown: Pleasanton, San Ramon
Life is a funny thing.

CPUC Blasts PG&E: 'This Cannot Be New Normal'
"The management and response of the company PG&E to the events, to the PSPS, have been absolutely unacceptable," the CPUC president said.

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Crash Jams Traffic At Busy Pleasanton Intersection
The crash was reported via Nixle shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Fatal Shootings Of Dublin Man, Girlfriend: Arrest Made
Keith Riley, 36, is accused of fatally shooting Dublin resident Ryan Wasilausky, 20, and his girlfriend, Giovanna “Gigi” Giannini, 20.

Mt. Diablo State Park Closed Due To Wildfire Threat
The decision to close the park was made at 8 a.m. Thursday.

Alleged Sexual Assault In Dublin: Charges Filed Against Suspect
Dublin police said charges have been filed against 24-year-old Jatonio Simmons.

PG&E Power Outages For The Tri-Valley: The Latest
Find updates for Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon and Danville.

PG&E Opening Community Center In San Ramon During Power Outage
The center will open at the Bishop Ranch parking lot, 2600 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, from 8 a.m. to dusk, during the outages.

2 Suspected Robbers Sought After Being Caught On Video In Dublin
The two are suspected of robbing an Exxon Food Mart at 7850 Amador Valley Blvd.

Fire Danger: Power Outage Likely In San Ramon, Danville
The advisory comes as officials prepare for gusty winds, low humidity and severe fire conditions.

35,000 Alameda County Ratepayers 'Likely' To Lose Power
The advisory comes as officials prepare for gusty winds, low humidity and severe fire conditions.

Dublin Man, Daly City Woman Remembered After Oakland Shootings
Identified online as Ryan Louis Wasilausky and Giovanna "Gigi" Giannini, both were just 20 years old.

Inmate Dies At Hospital After Lockup At Dublin Jail
The inmate was suffering from a terminal illness and was found unresponsive, according to the sheriff's office.

Car Fire Blamed For Brush Fire At Altamont Pass
Fire crews contained the blaze at a quarter acre.

Dangerous Fire Weather On Tap For NorCal, Central Calif.
PG&E is advising of possible power outages in 30 counties due to the high fire risk.

Brush Fire Near Blackhawk Remains Under Investigation
No injuries were reported in the blaze in the 6300 block of Johnston Road that was first reported at 6:54 p.m. Saturday.

Fuel Spill, Big-Rig Fire On I-580 in Dublin: All Lanes Reopened
An estimated 80-100 gallons of diesel fuel spilled in the roadway.
Article in Dublin, California Police & Fire

Rash Of Home Burglaries In Dublin, San Ramon Has Neighbors On Edge
Police in both communities say the crimes could be connected


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