TBS Today, Feb. 27
Some devastating news this morning: Julia Elkin, who was hit by a driver on Marin Avenue two weeks ago, has succumbed to her injuries. She was just 37 years old.
Julia Elkin, struck by driver in Berkeley, died Monday night
Elkin had a “deep passion for making our human and natural communities more resilient to climate change.” She was just 37 years old.
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We will continue to work to learn about this crash and about Julia.
By all accounts, she was an amazing, talented woman who was passionate about making this world a better place. We're holding her family and friends in our thoughts.
In other news
We have some lighter headlines and other articles today as well: a car theft that didn't go as planned; the latest retail theft from a Berkeley business; an update on the UC shooter case; and a police intervention that saved a man's life Monday night.
Steering wheel comes off, foils Berkeley car theft attempt
A man and woman in a stolen car failed at two car theft attempts Monday morning — but still managed to evade capture.
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Group of 7 makes off with $19,000 in North Face goods
The group left in multiple vehicles, at least one of which had been reported stolen, Berkeley police said.
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‘Panic on the campus’: New details on UC Berkeley shooting
Police say Virgil Hampton ordered students to open their backpacks and caused a disturbance because he wanted a charger.
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Berkeley police intervene to stop suicide attempt
Berkeley police officers arrived within minutes and saw the man on top of a fence with a rope, according to emergency radio traffic.
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