TBS Today, March 2

Berkeley police arrested multiple individuals Monday on Solano Avenue in connection with ongoing home repair scams targeting local residents.

But the investigation isn't over and residents should remain vigilant, BPD said.

Berkeley police make arrests linked to home repair scams

Authorities warned that other scammers who have been swindling seniors and their families remain at large.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

We got the scoop on the arrests thanks to Ariel Nava, a freelance photographer (and Berkeley native) who has been clutch in helping us document breaking news and critical incidents since the very start.

Police encryption has made real-time reporting and breaking news photography nearly impossible.

But we are doing our best, thanks to tenacious freelancers like Ariel and timely tips from readers and well-placed sources.

The new system continues to be highly frustrating and there are huge gaps where there used to be transparency. But we're trying to adapt.

We started the morning in court as we continue to track a high-profile case filed in 2023 by DA Pamela Price.

The star witness is missing and prosecutors appear to be rethinking how to proceed.

Here's what happened.

Phong Tran case appears to totter as trial nears

In recent weeks, the Alameda County district attorney’s office said it would drop three of the four remaining charges. Now, that’s on hold.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

In case you missed it

It wasn't much of a weekend! But we never complain about breaking news.

Man arrested after pointing replica gun at passing drivers

In the end, Berkeley police determined that the weapon, which looked like a pistol, was actually a pellet gun, BPD said.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

Female burn victim found in Berkeley dies at hospital

The investigation is ongoing. Limited details were available.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

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