ICYMI, Pinole and Hercules! Headlines from Around East Bay You May Have Missed Last Week

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

Grass Fire Along I-580 Near Altamont Burns Center Divide

• Fire officials say the fire was reported at 2:19 p.m. in the vicinity of Highway 580 and the North Flynn Road off-ramp.

Coroner Identifies Man Found Dead on Walnut Avenue

• Officials say the Fremont resident’s death was not suspicious.

Fremont Police Investigating Man Found Dead, Not Considered Suspicious

• Police said Walnut Avenue would be closed between California Street and Fremont Boulevard until around 8 p.m.

Alleged Livermore Drunk Driver Charged With Two Counts of Murder in Death of Mom, Baby Girl

• The fatal crash occurred in the 900 block of Murrieta Boulevard just before 6:50 p.m. on May 2.

One Dead in Small Plane Crash South of Rowell Ranch

• The plane most likely crashed this morning in unincorporated Alameda County, according Sheriff’s spokesman JD Nelson.

72-Year-Old Equestrian Rescued from Mt. Diablo State Park

• Officials say the woman’s helmet cracked when she fell.

Two Dogs Rescued, Fire Extinguished at Apartment Complex in San Lorenzo

• Alameda County Fire spokeswoman Aisha Knowles said two dogs were found inside the unit during the fire.

Looking for a Summer Job? The Alameda County Fair is Hiring

• The fair hires about 500 employees each summer. Interested in becoming one of them? Here’s how you can get in on the fair action.

Raiders, Chargers Complete Land Deal for NFL Stadium in Carson

• Despite San Diego’s efforts to keep the Chargers, the team is moving ahead with a proposal for a joint Carson stadium with the Raiders.

Two Newark Home Invasion Robbery Suspects Arrested

• Police say two suspects robbed, kicked and pistol-whipped residents in a home invasion robbery in the 6300 block of Mirabeau Drive.

UC Berkeley Police Investigate Strong-Arm Robbery in Albany

• Police said three suspects approached a teen boy and stole his backpack.

Wandering Bear, Mountain Lion; Dog Sickened by Weed; Sea Lion in Bar; Third Dead Whale Washes Ashore: All in CA

• Patch has had a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are incredible.

Pet Warning: Livermore Dog Sickened by Eating Marijuana During Walk

• A dog in Livermore recently gobbled down something laced with marijuana. The result: a $1,000 emergency vet bill.

Oakland Men Two of Three Southwest Airlines Baggage Handlers Accused in Nationwide Drug Smuggling Scheme

• Keith Ramon Mayfield and Michael Herb Videau are facing multiple drug charges, according to court documents.

More Arrests Made in San Leandro Stabbings

• The stabbings took place during a brutal bar brawl at Shilo’s bar.

Neighbors of Father Shot, Killed Friday in Oakland Seeking Help with Funeral Costs

• The campaign is seeking to raise funds to pay for funeral expenses and basic living costs while the family grieves.

Two Dead in Kitchen Fire in East Oakland Home

• The fire apparently started on a pot on the stove in the kitchen, according to fire officials.

Police Detain Danville Man, San Leandro Woman Following Pursuit

• An officer attempted to make a traffic stop shortly after 10 a.m. near the intersection of Sycamore Valley Road and San Ramon Valley Blvd.

Danville Man Tasered After Rushing Security Gate at LAX

• The man was at a Terminal 6 security checkpoint at about 11 a.m. and was being uncooperative with TSA Officers.

Photo courtesy Alameda County Fire from Two Dogs Rescued, Fire Extinguished at Apartment Complex in San Lorenzo