Home Explosion; Bank Robber Photo: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

EAST BAY, CA – The following is a week's collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay.

Massive Gas Explosion Critically Injures Man In Union City

• It was not natural gas, or gasoline that blew off the roof and interior sheetrock, according to the fire department.

Natural Gas Leak Stopped In Walnut Creek

• It took PG&E crews three hours to stop the flow of gas.

Transient Arrested: Alleged Hate Crime Against Muslims In Fremont

• Police report the accused man "had several prior arrests for violent behavior."

Driver Shot In The Head In Caldecott Tunnel Sunday Night

• The tunnel was closed for hours as the CHP investigated the shooting.

Motorcyclist Dies In Fremont Hit And Run Crash: Police

• Mission Boulevard and the I-680 off ramp to Mission were closed for hours, and reopened around noon.

Homeless Camp Fire Near I-880

• The fire was close to the freeway in Oakland.

Attempted Bank Robbery: Can You ID This Suspect?

• Police say this man tried to rob a bank on Monday.

No Injuries In Hayward Officer Involved Shooting

• A police chase from Hayward to Oakland resulted in one arrest.

Man Killed By San Leandro Police ID'd

• He was shot last week after telling a neighbor he would "kill the police" if they were called.

Toddler Who Drowned In East Bay Pool ID'd

• Investigators are calling the drowning an accident.

Sig-Alert Cleared On I-580 In Castro Valley

• The tow truck sent to pick up the motorcycle was stuck in traffic, delaying the cleanup.