A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Union City and across the East Bay.
The crash was reported in the area of Mowry Avenue at Rockrose Drive at 5:58 a.m. Saturday.
Breaking: Sanjay Saxena, 53, has been arrested on suspicion of arson, vandalism and petty theft.
Police urge residents to avoid giving out any personal information over the phone.
Police said the suspect then fled the store without taking any medication.
Police say the victim got the suspect's license plate number.
He threatened to hurt a pharmacy clerk, according to police.
A K-9 trailing dog and surveillance video helped crack the case. (Breaking)
A second alarm was called, but later canceled.
Tri-City Police arrested the trio on Tuesday. Two replica guns were seized. (Breaking)
The woman's body was found after neighbors complained of a foul odor. (Breaking)
The deputies who spotted the victim "discovered a grizzly scene" and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. (Breaking)
A second shooting victim showed up at a hospital. (Breaking)
The suspect has not been identified, and police and fire investigators are asking the public for help. (Breaking fire news)
There was a football game being played at the time of the shooting. (Breaking)
Alameda County, Piedmont and Fremont firefighters deployed Monday night, just hours after the flames broke out.
A report of gunshots Wednesday night turnout out to be a possible explosion of a propane tank at a homeless encampment.
Police believe they stole and cashed rent checks from their apartment building.
The card reader is a good reminder for residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.
She was reported missing over the weekend.
Cheng Zhen Deng, 74, speaks only Chinese, according to police.
Police said the suspect was holding one of the victim's stolen credit cards when he was apprehended.
The California State Board of Equalization says these taxpayers are among the 500 that owe the state more than $445 million in taxes.
Breaking: The strike was reported around 6:35 p.m. at Whipple Road and Railroad Avenue.
The fatal collision occurred early Sunday morning.
The crash was reported early Sunday morning. Breaking.
More than 150 law officers participated in the arrests.
Police believe they are the same suspects who broke into a home held the residents at gunpoint. Breaking.
The fire was at a four unit townhouse.
Breaking: Both the suspect and victim were taken into custody.
He allegedly once threatened to kill his wife if she ever jeopardized his job.
A pizza deliveryman was robbed at gunpoint last week.