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Can You ID Suspects? | Fire: Pinole, East Bay Police Log
A 90-year-old woman was killed in her bedroom; car plunges off cliff; and 3 people were punched at a grocery store in unprovoked attacks.

EAST BAY —A look at crime and fire stories in the East Bay this week —
90 Year Old Woman Killed In El Sobrante Identified
- The woman's grandson has been arrested on suspicion of homicide. The woman suffered traumatic injuries.
Man Arrested For Punching 3 People In Unprovoked Attacks: Police
- The transient had been cited and released for several unrelated cases, including alleged thefts and robberies, according to police.
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Passenger Killed In Plunge Off Cliff
- A car drove through a guardrail and off a cliff on Grizzly Peak Boulevard Sunday evening. The driver survived.
Suspect Arrested In Killing Of Union City Man
- Roberto Rivera was shot to death in Los Altos while working as a gardener.
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Police Warn of Bitcoin Scam: Blackmail Threat
- The emails threaten to release a compromising video unless you pay thousands in bitcoins.
2 Children Killed In Freeway Crash Identified
- The crash happened on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland. Another child and the driver were hurt
Berkeley: Who Are These Catalytic Converter Theft Suspects? (Photos)
- "If you recognize these suspects, please contact BPD's Property Crimes Unit at (510) 981-5737."
Police Release Photo Of Vehicle Burglary Suspect
- Do you recognize the man in this social media post from the Walnut Creek Police Department?
Stolen Car Overturned In Posey Tube
- No arrests have been announced.
Fremont Man Who Died In Crash Identified
- His Ninja motorcycle hit the back of a car that had stopped in traffic.
Pinole Resident Killed In Highway 4 Crash
- The CHP says the man was a pedestrian who was hit in the dark by a driver who couldn't stop in time. The driver suffered major injuries.
Apartment Complex Fire Displaces 17 In Fremont
- No injuries were reported.
California Proposes $200 Million For Wildfire Season
- The state plans to hire some 600 additional firefighters and first responders before the peak of wildfire season later this year.
Sheriff's Sergeant Reaches Plea Bargain In Eavesdropping Case
- The recording took place at the sheriff's Eden Township Substation in San Leandro.
Berkeley: Suspect Charged With Sexual Assaults In 2009 And 2012
- During the investigation of both incidents, DNA evidence was collected from both victims.
Rabid Bat Found In Fremont
- Police say the dead bat was found on a balcony.
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