TBS Today, Oct. 24

More than 80 local residents and city staff crowded into a Berkeley elementary school Thursday night to share ideas about improving traffic safety on Claremont Avenue after a fatal crash over the summer.

Here's what happened.

Claremont Avenue traffic safety meeting draws a crowd

Since 2013, there have been seven severe-injury crashes on Claremont Avenue and one, over the summer, that was fatal.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

In other news

If you value timely breaking news coverage about Berkeley crime and safety, consider letting the City Council know they should maintain public access to the police scanner.

If you have thoughts to share before Tuesday's vote, email officials by writing to council@berkeleyca.gov. Feel free to copy info@berkeleyscanner.com if you'd like us to know your position.

Please note: If you email Berkeley officials, sender information will become public as part of the published agenda.

Public begins to push back on Berkeley police encryption plan

Other police agencies in California have found solutions that avoid complete encryption.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

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Police say Ramon Lupian — who has a 20-year record — witnessed a robbery and then shot at the getaway driver after following him to Berkeley.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

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