Crime & Safety
Car & Brush Fire; Gym Targeted: Danville, Tri-Valley Police Log
Santa Rita inmates protest and other police and fire news this week in the region.

TRI-VALLEY, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, court and fire stories from around the Tri-Valley:
Jail Hunger Strike: Santa Rita Inmates Rebel Over 'Poor Conditions'
- Inmates began a hunger strike Wednesday, alleging insects and vermin droppings in their food and mistreatment of drug-addicted inmates.
Anniversary Of SoCal Killing: Protesters Target San Ramon Gym
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- Albert Ramon Dorsey was shot and killed by an LAPD officer at a Hollywood 24 Hour Fitness one year ago.
House Fire Breaks Out Overnight In Livermore
- The blaze was reported in the early morning hours.
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- Crews were able to quickly douse the blaze and contain it under 2 acres.
Smoke Chokes Air Quality In Bay Area, Residents At Risk
- If people smell smoke, the air district recommends that they stay inside with windows and doors closed.
- The PD amped up the spooktacular for trick-or-treaters, but one department went to infinity and beyond (hint, hint) to win the competition.
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