Power Outages, Fires, Bait Bike: 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:

Dublin Police, Sheriff's Office Mourn Death Of Nancy Melanson
Sheriff's technician Nancy Melanson began her law enforcement career in 1997 and transferred to Dublin Police Services in 2005.

Smoke From Kincade Fire Impacting Tri-Valley Air Quality
Officials are urging residents to take precautions.

Felicity Huffman Gets Early Release From Dublin Prison
The "Desperate Housewives" star was released Friday after serving 11 days behind bars.

Mines Fire 90 Percent Contained: Cal Fire
The California Highway Patrol said Mines Road was closed for several hours due to the firefighting efforts.

PG&E Announces Weekend Power Outage In Contra Costa Co., Danville
The Public Safety Power Shutoff could last 48 hours.

PG&E Weekend Power Outage Announced: Contra Costa Co., San Ramon
The Public Safety Power Shutoff could last 48 hours.

PG&E Announces Weekend Power Outage In Alameda County, Livermore
The Public Safety Power Shutoff could last 48 hours.

PG&E Announces Weekend Power Outage In Alameda County, Pleasanton
The Public Safety Power Shutoff could last 48 hours.

PG&E Announces Weekend Power Outage In Alameda County, Dublin
The Public Safety Power Shutoff could last 48 hours.

5 Registered Sex Offenders In Danville: Halloween Safety
The Megan's Law Website shows that five registered sex offenders live in and around Danville and Blackhawk.

6 Registered Sex Offenders In San Ramon: Halloween Safety
The Megan's Law Website shows that six registered sex offenders live in and around San Ramon.

7 Registered Sex Offenders In Dublin: Halloween Safety
The Megan's Law Website shows that seven registered sex offenders live in and around Dublin.

15 Registered Sex Offenders In Pleasanton: Halloween Safety
The Megan's Law Website shows that 15 registered sex offenders live in and around Pleasanton.

39 Registered Sex Offenders In Livermore: Halloween Safety
The Megan's Law Website shows that 39 registered sex offenders live in and around Livermore.

Danville PD's 'Bait Bike' Lures Another Suspect
Sebastian Joseph Hall, 27, of Concord was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing the bike equipped with GPS.

Police Beef Patrols At LVJUSD Schools After Graffiti Threat
Graffiti at Mendenhall Middle School threatened campus safety, prompting added Livermore Police Department patrols at all school sites.

NWS: Red Flag Warning Issued For East Bay Hills, Valleys
Conditions will ease slightly by Thursday afternoon, but even worse fire weather is forecast for the weekend.

Details Released On Fatal Idaho Shooting Of Pleasanton Man
David James Bamber Jr., 28, had a history of fleeing from police.

Felicity Huffman's Dublin Incarceration Garners Gawkers
The actress-turned-inmate has been behind bars for just seven days, but that's ample time for inside pics and headlines.

Public Memorial Service Announced For Pleasanton Police Officer
The service will be held Friday, Oct. 25, at Cornerstone Fellowship in Livermore.

'Bait Bike' Snares Concord Man In Danville
Carlos Villanueva, 43, of Concord was arrested by Danville police after officers set up a sting operation in their town.

Brush Fire Contained At 3 Acres East Of San Ramon
There were no immediate reports of injuries or structure damage.

Parents Cited As Major Factor In Teen Driving Behavior: CHP
National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 20-26.