Crime & Safety

Fire Displaces Residents; Rollover Crash: Tri-Valley Police Logs

Three condos damaged in a fire, residents displaced; person injured in rollover crash; and more in police, fire and courts this week.

Here's what's new in public safety news.
Here's what's new in public safety news. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

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

Fire Displaces Several In Pleasanton Complex

One unit was destroyed in the fire, which was discovered late Thursday night behind a dryer, the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department said.

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Pleasanton's Ex-Police Chief Takes Job As Menlo Park's Top Cop

Dave Spiller started his career with the Pleasanton Police Department in 2002 and worked his way up the ranks until he retired in November.

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CHP Officers Honored For Saving Woman From Fiery Livermore Crash

The seriously injured woman was trapped in her car as flames spread across her car. Two CHP officers rescued her, pulling her to safety.

House Fire Burns Tuesday In Pleasanton

The fire was reported shortly before 3 p.m. at a two-story home, but crews quickly extinguished it.

Vegetation Fire Burns Tuesday In Sunol

The fire was reported around 11 a.m.

Rollover Crash Leaves Person Injured

The injuries were minor, but traffic was temporarily impacted in Danville Wednesday evening.

Livermore Targeted By Scammers Posing As Police

Scammers are posing as Livermore police employees and using the department's caller ID.

PG&E Lawsuit Against San Ramon Valley Fire Dismissed By Court

PG&E sued San Ramon Valley Fire over an ordinance that prevents them from performing non-emergency work without 48 hours' notice.

SEE: Drunk Driver Gets Stuck On Railroad Tracks, Police Say

"Please do not drink and drive," police said. "You could end up on the wrong side of the tracks."

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