TBS Today, May 6

Two short Berkeley stories for you today: an RV fire on Seventh Street is under investigation, and a quick item with a happy ending, about a missing child who turned up at Mr. Mopps'.

Authorities investigate RV trailer fire in Berkeley

“We have one [reporting party] saying it’s a tree next to a building and another saying a trailer is exploding,” a dispatcher told police.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

Berkeley police find missing boy, 6, reading in toy shop

An officer with kids of his own found the little boy by thinking about where a child might go, BPD said in response to a Scanner inquiry.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

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As a side note, this "alert" was a bit unusual, in that it wasn't a critical incident, but we always look for silver linings in our coverage, which we know can be a bit heavy.

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In other news

This one is close to our heart.

A community group in Albany is hoping to launch a new local news site there.

Scanner founder Emilie Raguso is acting as an informal advisor to the endeavor.

If you live or work in Albany, we've got a short survey for you. And we hope you'll help spread the word by sharing this story.

Albany, CA, group wants to ‘bring local news back’ to town

If you live or work in Albany, California, and have thoughts about your local news needs, consider filling out this short survey.

The Berkeley ScannerEditor’s desk

In case you missed it

UC Berkeley stabbing: Exclusive new details

The victim was reportedly stabbed more than a dozen times. Police are investigating reports about a disgruntled ex.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

Homeless man stabbed amid dispute over public urination

Ali Davis, who got upset after seeing the man peeing in public in the neighborhood where he works, told police he stabbed him in self-defense.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

Berkeley postpones EMBER vote, announces workshops

District 6 Councilman Brent Blackaby shared the following announcement Thursday. It has been reprinted with permission.

The Berkeley ScannerGuest Contributor

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