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# TBS Today, Jan. 8
- URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/01/09/newsletters/tbs-today-jan-8-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-09T01:21:55.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-09T01:21:55.000Z
- Description: BPD technology "conversation"; Marin crash.
- Author: Editor's desk
- Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters

Two quick stories for you. With more in the works!

Reporting has taken up most of our time this week — with writing still to come.

[Berkeley police to hold forum on drones, cameras, ALPRsThe event is scheduled for 3 p.m. next Thursday, Jan. 15, at the police station, 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Way.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-1489.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/berkeley-police-department-2.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/01/09/community/berkeley-police-forum-drones-cameras-alpr/)

[Berkeley man, 76, crashes into tree on Marin AvenueMarin was closed between Spruce Street and Santa Barbara Road for the emergency response.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-1490.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/Photo-Jan-07-2026--5-06-40-PM-1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/01/08/traffic-safety/berkeley-man-crashes-marin-avenue-tree/)

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[Catalytic converter theft is having a moment in BerkeleyBerkeley started the year with a surge in catalytic converter thefts. Here’s what we know.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-1491.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/berkeley-catalytic-converter-theft-map-1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/01/08/crime/berkeley-catalytic-converter-theft-map/)

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