ICYMI, Pinole and Hercules: 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.

Bighorn Sheep Skull Found at Newark Mall

• Wildlife officers believe the animal was hunted illegally. There was still hair and flesh attached to the skull when it was discovered.

Alameda County Unemployment Rate 6th Lowest in California

• Four other Bay Area counties top Alameda, with one Southern California county edging into the Top 5.

Defense Lawyer Admits That Defendant Pulled the Trigger

• But, he claims the defendant feared for his life and should be acquitted.

Accused Killer in Court Over 'Senseless' Murder of Ice Cream Vendor

• The victim had sold ice cream in that area for many years.

Steph Curry and the Warriors Smash More Records

• The world champions are obliterating records this season in their quest for back-to-back crowns.

ACE Commuter Train Derails In Sunol; 14 Injuries Reported

• One rail car crashed into the Alameda Creek in Niles Canyon, forcing water rescues.

Alameda Woman Crashes into Oakland Police Headquarters

• She hit four cars before crashing into the building.

Watch Video of Man Suspected in Fatal BART Train Shooting

• Do you know this man? Police are looking for him.

Liquor Store Penalized After Investigators Discover Marijuana Behind Counter

• The store will not be able to sell liquor while the license is suspended.

Hayward School District Hands Out Two Dozen Pink Slips

• Hayward Unified School District warned 25 employees that they may not have a job next year due to restructuring plans.

UC Berkeley Student's Sexual Assault May Be Linked to Others: Police

• The Berkeley Police Department has released video footage relating to one of the assaults.

El Cerrito Home Ransacked, Money and Jewelry Stolen

• A home surveillance system shows this suspect casing the home before alleged forced entry and theft. Have you seen this guy?

Vehicle That Hit 6-Year-Old Castro Valley Boy Was Stolen in Livermore

• Livermore Police report that the crashed car was stolen from a dealership early this morning during a "slightly sophisticated" burglary.

Missing Butte College Student Spotted Using Dublin ATM Found Safe

• The teen, who was last seen on Monday, was found in New Mexico after passing through the Tri-Valley.

Cal Bears Going to the US Quidditch Cup!

• Yes, Quidditch, as in Harry Potter. But there's no cash to get this team to South Carolina so they're seeking donations. Link is included.

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