> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # TBS Today, Nov. 29 - URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2024/11/29/newsletters/tbs-today-nov-29-2024/ - Published: 2024-11-29T23:51:04.000Z - Updated: 2024-12-17T12:33:28.000Z - Description: Train fatality; death at Willard Park. - Author: Editor's Desk - Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters, #coroner A woman was killed Friday morning in northwest Berkeley when an Amtrak train hit her, authorities said. Here's what we know. [Woman killed in fatal Amtrak train strike in BerkeleyAmtrak said the woman was trespassing on the tracks when the collision happened at about 10 a.m.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-148.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_0797.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2024/11/29/traffic-safety/woman-killed-in-fatal-amtrak-train-strike-in-berkeley/) ### Other recent notes Earlier this week, we had a few inquiries about a fatality at Willard Park. BPD told us it did not appear suspicious. A community member let us know the man who died was a "frequent resident" of the park. We checked with the coroner's office Friday, but they said the man's name is not yet available pending family notification. We'll keep checking. **Update, Dec. 17:** The man was identified by authorities as Mark Joe Cordova, 69 of Berkeley. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/2024/11/IMG_0761.jpg) The coroner's van at Willard Park on Wednesday evening. **Paul Kealoha Blake* In case we haven't mentioned it recently, Scanner readers are our secret weapon. TBS is still a one-woman shop (with a growing corps of regular contributors) — but part of the reason we can cover so much ground is because so many community members turn to us to [share tips](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/tips/), insights and questions. We're proud to be your top source for local public safety news. 💡 ****If you find our daily newsletter valuable, forward it to a friend or two and let them know about The Scanner! Pro tip: Delete the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom** ***first** **so they don't take you off the list by mistake.** Scanner reader Richard Boubelik [shared a photo](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/tips/) this week of the CVS that had its door rammed in by burglars. "I just walked past the CVS … on my evening walk," he said. "As you can see they’ve already got plywood up for the repair." ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/2024/11/image0.jpeg) If you need a palate cleanser after all that, check out some local events coming up at the [Berkeley Public Library](https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/events?ref=berkeleyscanner.com), [Oakland Public Library](https://oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) and [UC Berkeley](https://events.berkeley.edu/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com). [Visit Berkeley](https://www.visitberkeley.com/events/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) also has an event calendar as does the [Downtown Berkeley Association](https://www.downtownberkeley.com/spingo-events/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) and the folks behind [Fourth Street](https://www.fourthstreet.com/events?ref=berkeleyscanner.com). ### In case you missed it [Burglars ram Berkeley CVS, target pharmacy before fleeingBerkeley has had several other incidents where drivers have rammed their way into businesses for burglary, but for the most part it’s rare in town.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-147.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/2024-00055420-pic-1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2024/11/27/crime/burglars-ram-berkeley-cvs-pharmacy/) [How to follow The Berkeley Scanner on social mediaPlus: We want to know how to connect with you!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-146.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEditor’s desk![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1480694313141-fce5e697ee25-3)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2024/11/25/editors-desk/follow-berkeley-scanner-social-media/) [What you can do about storm drain problems in BerkeleyAs winter storm season starts in Berkeley, here’s how to report storm drainage problems and help tackle them yourself.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-145.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEditor’s desk![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/8267973140_18056d746d_h-1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2024/11/27/disaster-preparedness/berkeley-winter-storms-how-to-report-drainage-problems/) See all our [recent stories](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/archive/). 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