ICYMI, Piedmont! Headlines from Around East Bay You May Have Missed

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up with the stories that made headlines around the East Bay last week.

Leaving Idling Cars Unattended is Illegal and Can Lead to Theft, Police Say

• Police official said two cars left unattended and running were recently stolen in Livermore.

Two Razor Blades Found in Bag of Easter Grass: UPDATE

• A Livermore woman made the frightening discovery while preparing Easter baskets using grass purchased from a local Dollar Tree store.

Derailed Train Cars Likely Set for Restoration: ACE Train Officials

• If structural engineers say the frames are safe, the cars will be back on the rails after they are restored.

Wayward Sea Lion Found in Fremont Yard

• The California sea lion found trying to cross Osgood Road was miles away from the Bay.

Brussels Terrorist Attacks: California Officials React“

• California stands with the people of Belgium on this difficult day,” said Gov. Brown.

'Bearded Bandit' Suspect Arrested in East Bay, Caught Shaving

• Officials report the serial bank robber was caught after he was spotted shaving his infamous beard.

Dungeness Crab From Sonoma Coast Deemed Safe to Eat

• Officials say recent tests showed that domoic acid levels in crabs in the area no longer pose a risk to human health.

Interim Dean Named at UC Berkeley Law School

• Melissa Murray's appointment begins this week.

Fremont PD Warns of IRS Scam

• Several residents called police after getting harassing phone calls.

Sale of Affordable Housing Tower Approved

• The Oakland residential hotel has 90 units.

BART Practice Of Paying Employee Bonuses Challenged By State Senator

• BART faces criticism for bonuses paid to employees by a state Senator who says the practice is an "outrageous giveaway of taxpayer money."

Brothel Bust; Man Spray-Painted Gold Arrested; Suspected 'Bearded Bandit' in Custody: East Bay Police Log

• A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents from across the East Bay.

Man Shot to Death in Oakland Tuesday Night

• The 28-year-old victim was from Los Gatos.

Jury Splits Decision in Murder Case

• The defendant will be sentenced in June.

Pyzano's Pizzeria Pocketed Dough; Owner Headed to Prison

• The US Attorney reports that Frank Eugene Gemignani, III failed to pay taxes. He owes big bucks in restitution.

Holy Guacamole! Taco Truck Overturns on Mission Boulevard

• The driver was injured when the truck flipped completely on its roof. See the dramatic photo.

Alameda County Deputies Beating Case: Documents Leaked Online

• The incident began in San Leandro last November. It’s still not resolved.

More Than 200 Jobs Available at East Bay Colleges and UC Berkeley

• UC Berkeley, CSU East Bay and the community colleges have jobs with great pay, excellent benefits and a variety of responsibilities.

Baldwin Dog Park Reopens Following Makeover!

• It was closed for aerating, seeding, fertilizing and adding mulch to turf areas.

Updated: Brussels Attacks: BART, Police Departments Deploy Extra Officers

• While no specific threats have been cited, local police agencies are taking no chances.

Drought Response Draws White House Invitation

• The East Bay Regional Park District plans to save 250 million gallons of water over the next five years.

Community Colleges to Change Accreditation Agencies

• The community college system is preparing to offer 4-year degrees. This change will help pace the way.

GUILTY: Jury Convicts Man in Berkeley Barbershop Shootings

• One man was killed and another seriously wounded in the 2010 shootings outside a Berkeley barbershop. The killer faces a long sentence.

Sexual Predator Released as Transient in Contra Costa County

• Police warn, a man with a history of sexual violence toward minors was released Monday, listed under transient status.

U.S. Census: Bay Area Grew By 60,000 People Last Year

• The U.S. Census released new data today that proves why BART also had a record breaking year.

Suspect Arrested for Hitting, Blocking People on Iron Horse Trail

• Park District officials said the seemingly random attacks happened Wednesday afternoon.

Unoccupied Home Significantly Damaged in San Ramon Fire

• It has been abandoned for years and may have been slated for future development.

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Photo courtesy Alameda County Fire Twitter from Derailed Train Cars Likely Set for Restoration: ACE Train Officials