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ICYMI, San Ramon! Headlines from Around East Bay You May Have Missed
Fourth of July festivities; community saddened over drowning of recent high school grad; frozen vegetable recall; fatal bike crash
Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up with the stories that made headlines around the East Bay last week.
4th of July Fireworks, Parades and Celebrations in Northern California
- The complete guide to Fourth of July celebrations throughout the Bay Area. We have safety tips, a craft, and a fun cocktail for your summer.
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- A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Livermore and across the East Bay.
Preschoolers and Police Rescue Kitten Stuck in Storm Drain
- Thanks to the keen hearing of preschoolers and the efforts of police, this adorable feline was saved from a very unpleasant fate.
Pleasanton Intersection Reopens Hours After Fatal Bicycle Collision
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- Police say the bicyclist died at the scene.
Chain-Reaction Crash Occurred Outside Alamo Fire Station
- The collision stalled traffic on both directions of Stone Valley Road, a main thoroughfare in Alamo.
- The boy was taken by helicopter to Children's Hospital Oakland.
Improvements Begin This Week on Iron Horse Trail
- Various sections of the trail will be closed between Danville and Dublin during renovations at different times from today through July 28.
Suspect Drove with Toddler on Lap in Pursuit from Fremont to Pleasanton: Police
- Police say the bizarre chase allegedly started following reports of a hit-and-run crash in Newark Saturday.
Walmart and Target Frozen Vegetables Recalled Over Potential Listeria Contamination
- A company that provides vegetables for Target and Walmart store brands is recalling products because of potential Listeria contamination.
East Bay Firefighters Sent to Battle Fish Fire in Southern California
- Alameda County fire crews join hundreds from all over the state deployed to help contain the blaze now called the San Gabriel Complex Fire.
Danville's July 4th Parade Route, Road Closures
- The annual parade will be held in Danville on Fourth of July.
Preschoolers and Police Rescue Kitten Stuck in Livermore Storm Drain
- Thanks to the keen hearing of preschoolers and the efforts of police, this adorable feline was saved from a very unpleasant fate.
Community Saddened Over Drowning of Recent Berkeley High Grad
- Efejon Ustenci, 17, was a star player on the Berkeley Rhinos Youth Rugby Club.
Construction Work Sparked Fire Near Alameda County Fairgrounds
- Smoke from the blaze shut down Bernal Ave. for a short time.
Need a break from the bad news?
- Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
Photo courtesy courtesy Michelle Clowser from Construction Work Sparked Fire Near Alameda County Fairgrounds
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