Police Crackdowns, Brush Fires: Danville, Tri-Valley Police Logs

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

Police ID Victims Of Fatal Dublin Crash

The two men, one from Walnut Creek and one from Dublin, died after their car hit and pole and burst into flames.

Local Pet Owners Heed July 4 Warnings: Dublin Shelter

By Friday afternoon, Dublin's East County Animal Shelter saw few intakes.

Bikeway Fire Near Livermore Chars 25 Acres

Crews were able to stop forward progress on the July 4 fire, and by early Friday morning crews were mopping up.

283-Acre Fire At Carnegie Park Near Livermore Fully Contained

Although the Hollow Fire was brought to 100 containment Friday morning, firefighters will be patrolling the burn area for the next few days.

Motocross Rider Crashes On Diablo MX Track, Major Injuries
The rider had to be airlifted from the facility.

2 Killed In Dublin Crash Thursday: DPS

Police are investigating the single-vehicle collision.

Smoke Near Livermore Due To Carnegie State Park Brush Fire

The blaze reported after 3 p.m. is burning in Carnegie State Park.

200+ Pounds Of Illegal Fireworks Seized In Dublin

Those caught using illegal fireworks will be fined the maximum penalties allowed by state law and could face jail time.

High Wildfire Risk Prompts PG&E Aerial Patrols

Seven fixed-wing aircraft will fly from late afternoon until dusk when wildfires are likely to start.

July 4 Security Crackdown Underway At Alameda County Fair

The measures are being implemented to ensure safety for fair patrons, officials said.

July 4 DUI Crackdown Ramps Up In Livermore

"Driving with just a buzz doesn't cut it."

Fire At Livermore Equestrian Center: All Horses Saved

Two people were transported to a hospital as a precautionary measure, but there were no other reports of injuries to people or animals.

Mountain Biker Rescued After Crash In East Contra Costa County

The man was flown by helicopter to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek for treatment of head injuries and possible internal injuries.

Murder-Suicide: Pleasanton Couple ID'd

Sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly said Steven Carlson is suspected of killing his wife and then killing himself.

7 Injured In Dublin Crash: CHP

The California Highway Patrol said the multiple-vehicle collision was reported just after midnight.

1 Injured In Rollover Crash Near Sunol: CHP

The collision was reported Sunday on southbound I-680 about a mile north of the state Highway 84/Vallecitos Road interchange, the CHP said.

Danville's Blackhawk Founder Ken Behring Dead At 91

The real estate mogul and philanthropist passed away June 25 surrounded by family at his Blackhawk Country Club home.