> ## 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, Jan. 24 - URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2025/01/24/newsletters/tbs-today-jan-24-2025/ - Published: 2025-01-24T21:29:09.000Z - Updated: 2025-01-24T21:29:09.000Z - Description: The story behind the man who died earlier this month at Cal. - Author: Editor's desk - Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters Today's feature is a thoughtful piece from Kate Darby Rauch about the man who was found dead on the UC Berkeley campus this month. He often slept outside the Cheeseboard and was a fixture for decades on Euclid Avenue north of campus — including when I was a student at the j-school 20 years ago. Many remember him as kind, while he could also "preach" in ways that have been described and experienced by many others as racist and homophobic. He was clearly a complicated person with many sides. I learned a lot from her reporting. [Remembering Robert Shadric, a longtime Berkeley presenceTo some, he was Robert. To others, he was Jamal. He often slept outside the Cheeseboard and could also be found on Euclid Avenue.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-323.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerKate Darby Rauch![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/Robert_Eric_Shadric_Euclid_Berkeley-1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2025/01/24/uc-berkeley-crime/remembering-robert-shadric/) We also got the scoop on a UC Berkeley sex crime arrest related to a case we covered earlier this week. [Police make arrest in UC Berkeley sex crime caseUCPD obtained a warrant for Andrew McNear’s arrest on suspicion of kidnapping and assault to commit rape or some other sex crime.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-322.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2025-01-24-at-12.28.41-PM.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2025/01/24/uc-berkeley-crime/uc-berkeley-sex-crime-arrest-andrew-mcnear/) Finally, we're sorry to report that the motorcycle rider who was hurt earlier this week — an El Cerrito man in his 40s — is now reportedly intubated and in critical condition. We're hoping to learn more. [Rider sustains serious injury in Berkeley motorcycle crashPolice said he lost control, flew off the bike and hit a pole, according to the preliminary investigation.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-325.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/motorcycle-crash-nava-photos-1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2025/01/23/traffic-safety/berkeley-motorcycle-crash-serious-head-injury/) ### In other news [Paint the curbs red: New parking law will cost Berkeley at least $1.25MOver 80% of Berkeley’s severe and fatal traffic crashes occur in or near crosswalks. At least 918 intersections need curbs painted, upgrades.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/cropped-berkeleyside-favicon-1-3.png)BerkeleysideVanessa Arredondo![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/large-Derby-and-Mabel-Crosswalk-14.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2025/01/24/berkeley-parking-crosswalks-law-illegal-parking?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) [UC Berkeley sophomore creates national organization on intimate partner violence - 48 hillsSecure Steps seeks to bring resources to young survivors on college campuses.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/48carat144.png)48 hillsMegan Robertson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/48hillsIPV.jpg)](https://48hills.org/2025/01/uc-berkeley-sophomore-creates-national-organization-on-intimate-partner-violence?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) 💡 ****There are many ways to help The Scanner that don't cost a cent. 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This helps us fulfill our mission of being Berkeley's No. 1 public safety news source.** ### In case you missed it [Police field ‘swatting’ call in South BerkeleyPolice immediately suspected the call was a hoax.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-326.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1423784346385-c1d4dac9893a-1)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2025/01/23/crime/berkeley-police-swatting-call-hoax/) **Read [ more stories](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/archive/) • Learn [about TBS](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/about/) • 👋 Follow us on [social media](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2024/11/25/editors-desk/follow-berkeley-scanner-social-media/)** --- *Did someone forward you this email? 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