TBS Today, May 2

Today we have some great news to share about a national award as well as an update on a 2021 robbery case we've been following for years.

Berkeley Scanner wins national award for online local news

TBS submitted its coverage of DA Price, a fatal police shooting and the discovery of skeletal remains at UC Berkeley for consideration.

The Berkeley ScannerEditor’s desk

Also this week, we were invited to speak on a panel in July before the California Journalism Awards gala hosted by the California News Publishers Association.

It's very exciting to be getting so much recognition and we look forward to sharing more good news as it happens.

Man linked to Berkeley robbery spree gets 9-year sentence

In 2021, BPD detectives linked Nute to three armed robberies in Berkeley within just 30 minutes.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

We also checked with BFD and BUSD about a report of a fire at Berkeley High yesterday in which students and staff were told to "evacuate campus" shortly before the school day ended.

Turns out it was just a minor event. BFD said there was a dryer fire in a laundry room that was "extinguished by sprinkler head activation." No one was hurt.

The principal ultimately sent an email update to parents about the incident.

We're happy to chase down news tips when we can, even when it does not turn into a story.

Find complete contact info on our tips page, or just reply to our newsletter to reach us.

In case you missed it

We're still working to learn more about the Berkeley robbery arrests in Oakland on Wednesday. Stay tuned.

Armed robbery, pistol-whipping near UC Berkeley, 3 detained

The man who was pistol-whipped was holding a baby during the robbery, according to preliminary reports.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

Jury convicts Keith Asberry Jr. of Berkeley rape, kidnapping

In 2008, Asberry forced a teenage girl near Berkeley High into her car at gunpoint and then raped her, the DA’s office said.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

Alameda County officials pledge to set recall election date

The election could be as soon as Aug. 13 or as late as Nov. 5, officials said.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

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