Citizens Academy; Scammers: Pleasanton, Tri-Valley Police Logs

TRI-VALLEY, CA — Here's this week's collection of police, fire and court stories from around the Tri-Valley:

WMD, Hazmat Spill: Alameda County First Responders Prepare

This week crews worked a simulated hazmat incident involving a FedEx cargo plane and a FedEx truck that contained a fake bomb.

Dublin Police: DUI Checkpoint Scheduled

Officers will be checking drivers for signs of alcohol/drug impairment and proper vehicle licensing.

Livermore Shooting: Arrest Made, Attempted Murder Booking Charge

Alejandro Bustosmorales, 21, was booked on an attempted murder charge following Saturday's shooting, the Livermore Police Department said.

Second Stranger Alert Issued Near Dougherty Valley HS

Wednesday's incident follows one reported Friday near the high school in San Ramon.

Student Who Threatened Shooting At Windemere Ranch MS Identified

There are serious consequences for individuals involved in school threats, according to the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.

Yoga Bandit Captured: Multiple Heists, Including Livermore

Christopher Damon Newton, 26, of Oakland had five felony warrants for his arrest involving thefts at yoga studios across the Bay Area.

Danville Man Pleads Guilty In Plane Ticket Fraud Scheme

Two men accused of selling faulty plane tickets through their travel agency pleaded guilty to felony fraud charges this week.

Scammers Targeting Livermore, Tri-Valley Residents

The fraudsters are calling residents and going door-to-door, pretending to be City of Livermore employees.

Holiday Crackdown, DUI Checkpoint Announced: Livermore Police

To kick off the effort, the LPD will conduct a DUI/driver's license checkpoint Friday, Dec. 13 at an undisclosed location in Livermore.

Rainy Bay Area Weather: 24-Hour Totals, Plus A Look Ahead

Curious how the rainfall in your city ranked against others in the Bay Area? Here's the NWS data, plus a look ahead to next week.

Dublin Doctor Charged With Unnecessarily Prescribing Opioids

A Dublin man, practicing in Dublin and Tracy, is accused of prescribing opioids to patients who didn't have a medical need for them.

Fire At Livermore Apartment Complex: Evacuations, No Injuries

The blaze at Briarwood Apartments, 3819 East Avenue, forced evacuations and a shutdown of East Avenue and Estates Street.

Dougherty Valley Student Refuses Ride With Stranger

The man asked her multiple times if she wanted a ride, then he instructed her to “get in the car."

Danville, Walnut Creek Package Thieves Caught, Police Say

Thanks to a Danville resident's doorbell camera, police say two Concord residents were arrested Monday in connection with package thefts.

San Ramon Man's Co-Conspirators Sentenced In Fraud Scheme

The trio provided fraudulent documents that could be used to obtain loans.

Dense Fog For Early Morning Commute: East Bay

Fog is forecast to blanket a good portion of the Bay Area and parts of the Central California coast.

Car Crashes Into San Ramon Valley FPD Ladder Truck

The crash in front of SRVFPD Station 34 at 12599 Alcosta Blvd. occurred during rush-hour traffic.

Windemere Ranch Middle Shooting Threat: SRVUSD Issues Response

The district issued an ultimatum Monday after the threat was found on campus: "There are consequences for those involved."

Shots Fired At Car In Livermore Apartment Complex
Witnesses told police that someone fired shots into an occupied car Saturday night. Police are following up on leads.

Here’s How Much Rain Just Fell In The Bay Area: Totals

Curious how the rainfall in your city this week ranked against others in the Bay Area? Here's the NWS data, plus a look ahead to next week.

Citizens Police Academy Offered In Pleasanton

The 15-week Citizens Police Academy provides information on Pleasanton PD inner workings — as well as safety tips.