TBS Today, March 28
A man authorities say set a Berkeley hotel on fire after being released from jail despite pending parole revocation proceedings is facing new felony charges this week, court papers show.
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Berkeley hotel arson suspect was free pending parole revocation
Two people were in the lobby when the fire was set. Repairs are expected to cost more than $100,000, police said.
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Judge denies DA motion to reduce charges in murder case
The prosecutor asked to reduce the charges “per the instructions I received from our administration.”
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Teen boy shot in Berkeley, police investigation underway
The 13-year-old boy happened to be outside and was shot in the leg. He was rushed to the hospital and is expected to survive, police said.
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Repeat offender picks up 2 burglary cases hours apart
During an arrest in 2022, police noted that Peter Nothof “appeared to not believe that there would be consequences for his actions.”
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Berkeley officials call for action after traffic fatality
Walk Bike Berkeley called the roadway “fundamentally unsafe” in a letter this week. Council is set to consider the subject Tuesday night.
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Around the web
Teen’s mother speaks out after son shot outside of Berkeley home
A Berkeley mother is speaking out after her 13-year-old son was unexpectedly shot outside of their home Tuesday night.
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