Crime & Safety

Garage Fire; Home Depot Thieves: Danville, East Bay Police Log

A man took his own life in the parking lot of a club, a woman was sentenced to prison and other East Bay police, fire, and court stories.

EAST BAY, CA – The following is a week's collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay.

‘Not About Race’: Sheriff Speaks About Danville Shooting

  • The family of Newark man alleges in a claim against the town that he was shot based on his race.

Livermore Garage Fire Under Investigation

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  • Fire officials said one person was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.

Deadly Fire In San Lorenzo Thanksgiving Day

  • One man died in the house fire Thursday afternoon.

Man Commits Suicide In Parking Lot Of Fremont Club

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  • Police report that the man shot himself to death Wednesday night outside the crowded nightclub.

Women Sentenced To Prison For Brutal Berkeley Attack

  • The victim was beaten, kicked, stomped when she was unconscious and dragged into the street where she was run over by a truck.

Accused Home Depot Thieves Arrested In Hercules

  • They are charged with grand theft, robbery and recklessly evading a peace officer.

Alleged Gang Murder With Berkeley Ties Set For Trial

  • According to evidence presented in court, 5 men surrounded a vehicle and shot the man inside.

Photo courtesy LPFD from Livermore Garage Fire Under Investigation

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