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East Bay eatery listed among top places to dine; meet an 80-year-old (honorary) SWAT officer; vigil for slain UC Berkeley student
- "If you recognize him, please mention this and thank him for me," a Pleasanton man said.
- A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Pleasanton and across the East Bay.
Man Convicted in Fremont DUI Crash That Killed Marine Just Home From Afghanistan
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- The Marine died instantly when the driver, fleeing from police, ran a red light. The driver had a previous DUI conviction.
Hundreds Attend Vigil for Slain UC Berkeley Student
- The vigil was held in front of Sproul Hall Tuesday at midday.
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- They deployed last Thursday to the wildfire in Placer and El Dorado counties. The strike force is drawn from three East Bay departments.
Coast Guard Holds Change of Command Ceremony
- Rear Adm. Todd A. Sokalzuk took command of the 11th Coast Guard District Thursday at Coast Guard Island.
Fourth of July 'Dream Come True' Marriage Proposal Sets Off Fireworks
- Watch as the longtime fair employee asks his best friend to marry him in a touching proposal on the last day of the Alameda County Fair.
Meet San Ramon Police Department's 80-Year-Old (Honorary) SWAT Officer
- Criminals in San Ramon better get out of town because octogenarian Barbara Salazar is ready to protect and serve.
Danville Restaurant Listed Among Top Places to Eat in Northern California
- Want a hint? It can be found on Hartz Avenue.
Law Enforcement Academy Class Set to Graduate
- The recruits have completed more than 6 months of training.
Process Begins to Move Alameda Power Lines Underground
- Alameda Municipal Power plans to move power lines underground. The process to decide which neighborhoods will go first is underway.
New Rail Line Operational at Port of Oakland
- The new rail yard is part of a phased rail expansion.
Workers At Bay Area Assisted-Living Facilities Awarded More Than $1 Million In Back Wages
- Investigators found employees were made to work around the clock without pay.
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Photo courtesy Alameda County Fire Department via Facebook from Local Firefighters Return From Battling Trailhead Fire
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