Ponzi Scheme, Tragic Boat Fire: 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:

With 'Heavy Heart,' All Victims Of California Boat Fire Named
The 34 victims of the Conception boat fire have now been identified by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.

Fight At San Ramon Skating Rink Led To Fatal Shooting: Testimony
Testimony is being heard this week from 22-year-old Kali Ponder, the man accused in the murder of a mother of three.

Woman's Dublin Death Sparks Passage Of 'Home Safe' Act
The "Getting Home Safe Act" now awaits the governor's signature after it was passed by the legislature Thursday.

Equipment Problem Blamed For Dublin/Pleasanton BART Delay
The San Francisco line in the Dublin/Pleasanton direction is impacted.

Deadly Boat Fire: Coast Guard Announces Investigation
The Coast Guard announced a formal investigation will begin into the mishap that claimed 34 lives, including several from Santa Cruz County.

Livermore Mourns Loss Of Juan Moreno: Friend To All Who Knew Him
A well-known friend to many in downtown Livermore, Juan Lionel Moreno died Aug. 26 at just 38 years old.

$60 Million Ponzi Scheme In Pleasanton: Sentencing Scheduled
Jin Chung, 56, of Seoul is due for sentencing next month; his partner, Peter Son, 47, of Danville, is currently serving a 15-year sentence.

Simpson Strong-Tie Strike In Stockton Spills Over To Pleasanton
Union members are striking in Stockton, and supporters of the workers are picketing in front of the company's Pleasanton headquarters.

PG&E Reaches $11B Settlement Over Wildfire Claims
The tentative settlement represents about 85 percent of claims resulting from the 2017 Northern California fires and the 2018 Camp Fire.

Tragic Boat Fire: NTSB Releases Preliminary Findings
The report said crewmembers tried to get to where the passengers were but were overwhelmed by smoke and had to jump overboard.

PG&E Files Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan
The Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan is another step to, among other efforts, compensate wildfire victims, PG&E officials said.

Police Seek Man Who Asked Girl To Get In Car: PPD

Investigators are looking for witnesses and neighborhood surveillance camera footage.

Vasco Road Reopens After Motorcyclist Seriously Injured: CHP

The motorcyclist suffered major injuries and was taken to John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center by air ambulance, the CHP said.

Brush Fire Near Livermore Extinguished
The blaze was reported just after 6:30 a.m.