TBS Today, Oct. 23
Don't miss our exclusive backstory on the alleged shooter who's been charged after a recent Berkeley gun battle.
As it turns out, he got what appears to be a pretty generous plea deal under Pamela Price.
Also: What caused last night's power outage?
Emilie Raguso
Emilie Raguso
You asked: Why didn't we send an email about the power outage?
Last night we covered the power outage that took out electricity to parts of Berkeley. We didn't send out a news alert, however.
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In case you missed it
Multiple news agencies are reporting SF Mayor Daniel Lurie's announcement that President Trump has called off the Bay Area's planned federal deployment.
Here's what Lurie posted on X just before 9:30 a.m. Thursday. It appears below in full.
Late last night, I received a phone call from the President of the United States. I told him the same thing I told our residents: San Francisco is on the rise. Visitors are coming back, buildings are getting leased and purchased, and workers are coming back to the office.
We have work to do, and we would welcome continued partnerships with the FBI, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Attorney to get drugs and drug dealers off our streets, but having the military and militarized immigration enforcement in our city will hinder our recovery. We appreciate that the president understands that we are the global hub for technology, and when San Francisco is strong, our country is strong.
In that conversation, the president told me clearly that he was calling off any plans for a federal deployment in San Francisco. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reaffirmed that direction in our conversation this morning.
My team will continue to monitor the situation closely, and our city remains prepared for any scenario.
I am profoundly grateful to all the San Franciscans who came together over the last several days. Our city leaders have been united behind the goal of public safety. And our values have been on full display—this is the best of our city.
There have also been reports Thursday morning about a "clash" between protesters and federal agents in Alameda.
Emilie Raguso
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