Cat Killed In Fire + Hatchet Attack: San Leandro, East Bay Crime News

SAN LEANDRO, CA — Here are some of the public safety stories impacting the East Bay this week:

Cat Killed As Fire Damages Home

• Eight people were displaced by the fire.

Hatchet Attack At Restaurant: Police

• Police tracked down the suspect and arrested him.

Police Announce 8 Arrests For Retail Thefts

• The police department worked with the California Highway Patrol and businesses at the South Shore Shopping Center.

Commercial Fire Quickly Extinguished

• No injuries were reported.

2 Cities Demand Better Ambulance Service In Alameda County

• Falck is a private company that provides ambulance service here. It has been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars for performance issues.