Violent Attacks; Murder Arrest: Lamorinda, East Bay Crimes

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the stories making news this week from East Bay police and fire logs —

Transient Arrested Following Walnut Creek Murder

• Police say 63-year-old Mark Banducci is being held on $1 million bail.

Transient Arrested After Violent Sexual Assault Of Asian Woman

• The 67-year-old victim had to be hospitalized for her injuries.

2 Arrests In Robbery of Elderly Asian Man

• The accused juveniles are just 11 and 17 years old, according to the San Leandro Police Department.

Asian American Attacks: Couple Dragged In Brazen Parking Lot Robbery In Oakland

• Local restaurant owners were loading their car when a driver attempted to steal their items and drive away, dragging them with his car.

Elementary School Teacher Arraigned On Lewd Charges

• Reynaldo Lorenzana is accused of sexually assaulting a 5th grade student at school and tutoring session. Police seek additional victims.

Police Warning About Car Break-ins

• There have been several cases already this month.

East Bay Man Arrested Following Deadly I-680 Crash

• A woman was killed in the crash on Wednesday.

Fremont Grass Fire Burns In Central Park

• Tuesday's fire was near Lake Elizabeth.

Special Meeting On Wildfires Planned In Lafayette

• A stage one drought has been declared, and Lafayette is considered a prime location for a major suburban wildfire.

Moraga May Oppose Fire District Consolidation

• "We strongly oppose MOFD spending resources studying a process for consolidation with ConFire."