Road-Rage Arrests; Marijuana Fire: P'Hill, East Bay Police Logs

PLEASANT HILL, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, courtroom and fire stories from Pleasant Hill and elsewhere in Contra Costa County and the East Bay.

Fights Involving 70 People Stopped In Pleasant Hill, Concord: PD

• Concord and Pleasant Hill officers along with Contra Costa sheriff's deputies responded to the fights Saturday night, police say.

Concord Man Accused Of DUI In Fatal Highway 4 Crash: CHP

• The head-on collision in Brentwood closed Highway 4 in both directions Monday.

Driver Who Struck Pedestrian At Tri-Valley BART Station Sought

• Police said the pedestrian was seriously injured during the hit-and-run collision.

Meth, Weapons Found During Berkeley Traffic Stop

• A later search of the man's home turned up more weapons.

Prescribed Burn At Sycamore Grove Park

• Smoke from the fire could be seen throughout the Tri-Valley area.

Another Graffiti Threat Found On Cal High Campus

• Police have been on the school campus since May 1 when a handwritten threat was found in one of the boys' bathrooms.

Woman Confesses In Hit-And-Run That Injures Eighth-Grader: PPD

• Police said the boy sustained injuries to his mouth and face requiring medical attention. Police are looking for witnesses.

Dramatic Firefighter Helmet Cam Video Shows Apartment Fire

• Fire officials said an electrical failure was the likely cause of the blaze.

Building's Sprinkler System Contains Newark Business Fire

• There were no injuries reported.

Marijuana Grow House Catches Fire

• Some 450 plants were found at the home in Eden Township, according to deputies.

Road Rage Mug Shots Of Accused Men: Walnut Creek Police

• Three people were stabbed and a fourth was hit by a vehicle, according to police.

One Dead In I-580 Crash Tuesday

• A sig-alert was canceled just before 6 p.m.

2 Men Shot On I-580 In San Leandro

• The shooting forced a partial closure of the road Thursday.

5 Bank Robberies: Oakland Man Charged

• If convicted of all charges against him, Duane Makela could spend decades in prison.

Video Of Fremont Police Shootings Released To Public

• In three cases the suspect either fired on or pointed a gun at officers. Two Fremont police officers were shot in the incidents.

Man Clobbered With Board, Pepper Sprayed In Berkeley

• One man has been arrested while a second suspect got away, according to police.

Tesla Crashes Into Lafayette Business

• The building and equipment inside sustained significant damage.

Stolen Car Pulled From Water At Aquatic Park

• The car had been reported stolen on Monday.

Laptop Robbery Reported At Berkeley Parking Garage

• A man was walking to his car when he was pushed against a vehicle and robbed.