Crime & Safety
Shooting Range Fire, Child Sex Abuse: Danville Police Log
A man who fostered children at his home is charged with multiple counts of sex abuse, and other Tri-Valley police, fire and court news.
TRI-VALLEY, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, court and fire stories from around the Tri-Valley:
Arraignment Set For Woman Facing Murder Charge, DUI In Crash
Lauren April Davis, 28, who is accused of murder and gross vehicular manslaughter charges, appeared in court for a preliminary hearing.
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CHP Looking For Witnesses In Deadly Contra Costa County Crash
A Honda Civic struck a tree and caught fire; a woman was found dead inside the car.
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Multiple jurisdictions made arrests during the sting.
Sweet Kittens Rescued By Alameda Co. Fire Crews In Livermore
Engine 8 crews made the rescue Wednesday afternoon.
East Bay DUI Checkpoint Friday Night: CHP
The California Highway Patrol is warning drivers to have a game plan in mind before heading out on the town.
Danville Officer-Involved Shooting: Coroner's Jury Report
Laudemer Atienza Arboleda, 33, died at the hands of another person, it was announced Tuesday.
Brush Fire Near Livermore Quickly Contained
There were no reports of injuries or structure damage caused by the blaze that broke out Monday night.
Foster Dad Held On $31.5M For Child Sex Abuse: Contra Costa Co.
Not only was Simon Chavez, 64, charged in the case, his 31-year-old son — Simon Magana Chavez — was also implicated.
Lanes Reopen After I-580 Crash Prompts Fuel Spill: CHP
Clean-up crews worked to move a big rig from the scene to clean up the fuel.
Hot Round At Shooting Range Causes Fire Near Mt. Diablo
Firefighters from several agencies worked together to extinguish the Creek Fire.
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