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# TBS Today, Feb. 20
- URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/02/20/newsletters/tbs-today-feb-20-2026/
- Published: 2026-02-20T23:14:05.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-20T23:14:05.000Z
- Description: Op-ed: A plan to phase out RV parking as housing.
- Author: Editor's desk
- Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters

We're closing out the week with a guest essay that's sure to generate lively conversation. 

Let's keep it respectful and show how TBS can be a platform for civil disagreement.

[A realistic plan to phase out RVs as shelter: Op-edCapping the number of large vehicles being used as shelter in Berkeley will stop the growth and lead to longterm solutions, Amber Whitson argues.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-1608.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerGuest Essay![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/1461527066751623917.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/02/20/community/op-ed-realistic-plan-phase-out-rvs-as-shelter-berkeley/)

We're looking forward to publishing more guest essays from readers in 2026 — so [send your pitches and ideas](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/tips/) over!

### In other news

Loved this East Bay Parks [bobcat video](https://www.instagram.com/p/DU9W143kWLm/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) from Tilden this week! Check out the video on Instagram.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-3.05.18---PM.jpg)

### In case you missed it

[Police: New hate crime case for suspect who ‘trashed’ lobbyDale Lipke had recently been released from jail on his own recognizance when he was arrested in Berkeley again.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-1609.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-02-18-at-4.57.59---PM-1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/02/19/crime/berkeley-police-new-hate-crime-case-suspect-trashed-lobby/)

[‘Shattered’ forever: Family distraught over 8-year plea dealA 14-time felon with 10 separate prison stints already, Claudell Moore elected not to address the court during last week’s hearing.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-1610.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/josh-fisher-2.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/02/18/shootings/shattered-forever-family-distraught-over-8-year-plea-deal/)

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