TBS Today, Aug. 7
A man has been charged with felony arson in connection with two fires near UC Berkeley in recent weeks, court records show.
Here's what we know.
Sex offender hit with 2 new Berkeley arson cases
Authorities say Lavell Young was caught on camera setting a tent on fire, threatening buildings on Channing Way.
Emilie Raguso
The daily juggle
A few highlights from the workday, for those who like to peek behind the curtain.
- Thrilled to share "A beat of their own," the latest news coverage about The Berkeley Scanner (out this week from my college magazine)
- We attended a presser at OPD about the first six months of crime for our nearest neighbor. (Spoiler alert: Crime is down! Stay tuned for details.)
- We offered tips to a Berkeley High Jacket reporter for a story they are putting together heading into the new school year
- We spoke with several fellow local news publishers to brainstorm on a panel we're doing on business sustainability next month at the LION Summit
- And now: Madly prepping to grab a bite and dash out to tonight's Police Accountability Board meeting, which includes discussion of PAB's annual report
In case you missed it
Man charged with robbery attempt in Berkeley parking lot
Police say Christian Jensen admitted to “asking people for money with his lighter, which was shaped like a firearm.”
Emilie Raguso
Man charged with gun crimes amid Berkeley DV dispute
A witness told police Ashley Walker went to his car and grabbed a gun after saying “you want to play,” BPD wrote.
Emilie Raguso
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