Fireworks Danger; Homeless Attack: Livermore, East Bay Crime Log

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

Firefighters Demonstrate Dangers Of Illegal Fireworks

• Within seconds after dropping a sparkler, the resulting fire was one "no homeowner would be able to control," officials said.

Vandal Suspects Nabbed At Glass House Museum In San Ramon

• The pair tried to run, but were stopped by K-9 Officer Blix, officials said.

Homeless Man Charged With Hate Crime For Trying To Kill Asian Man

• This was the second violent attack by a homeless person in downtown Berkeley in less that a week. Both victims were hospitalized.

Tri-Valley Duo Arrested For Starbucks Laptop Robberies

• The two 18-year-olds are accused of multiple incidents of swiping computers from coffee-shop patrons.

2 Men Arrested For San Leandro Stabbing

• One man died, while another is fighting for his life, according to police.

Grass Fire Burns 40 Acres In San Ramon

• The blaze was logged near the Montbretia Way neighborhood.

Homeless Man Attacks Berkeley Police Officer, Inflicts Concussion

• The officer was trying to help the homeless man when he was attacked.

Video Of Package Thief From Police

• Do you recognize this woman? Police say she is a frequent offender. Here she casually strolls up to a Union City porch to snatch a box.

3 Teens, Ages 15, 16 - Arrested After Shootout: Union City Police

• One of the suspects was shot, while none of the officers were injured, police report.

Man Nabbed Following Bizarre Pleasanton Crime Spree

• Police said by the time most people had finished their lunch Friday, Daniel Burns, 35, had committed burglary, arson, and auto theft.

'Suspicious' Man In Stolen Car Arrested In Pleasanton: Cops

• Police said John Ruybal also had a felony warrant for the sale of narcotics.

Lamorinda Wildland Fire Exercise: Video

• The training exercise was deemed a success.

Vallecitos Fire Burns More Than 60 Acres Near Livermore

• The smoke from the fires could be seen throughout the Tri-Valley area Sunday.

2 Arrests For Alleged Burglary At Storage Facility

• Both of the women arrested were already on probation for previous crimes.

El Cerrito Police Seize Stolen, Loaded Gun

• One man was arrested for possession of the weapon.

Berkeley Police Seek Strong-Arm Robber

• The robbery happened Sunday at a business on Kittredge Street.

Grass Fire Erupts In Contra Costa County

• The fire was reportedly threatening a church.

4 Arrested, 1 Tasered In Brentwood Brawl: Police

• Brentwood police called in support from neighboring East Bay agencies when the brawl involving dozens of people broke out at a local park.

Driver Killed, Woman And Children Injured In Concord Blvd. Crash

• One driver died while the other driver, as well as three young children, suffered serious injuries, according to Concord police.

Martinez Jail Inmate Found Dead

• The in-custody death was discovered at about 7:43 a.m. Tuesday, Contra Costa County sheriff's officials said.

--Images via Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, San Ramon Police Department, Alameda County Fire Department