TBS Today, March 6
Several short stories to end the week.
Berkeley man sustains serious injuries in apartment fire
A 911 caller reported “dark smoke” coming from the second-story window of the building on Colusa Avenue, BFD said.
Emilie Raguso
Man pronounced dead next to Ohlone Greenway in Berkeley
His name has not been released.
Emilie Raguso
Berkeley names new interim director of police accountability
Kathy Lee helped get the Police Accountability Board off the ground after overseeing the city’s Police Review Commission for years.
Emilie Raguso
In other news: Albany Scanner in the news
If you're curious about our plans in Albany, the Albany Gazette, a monthly Substack newsletter, just published this extended feature about us.
Shop Talk: Albany Scanner
After years without dedicated local news, Albany Scanner is launching in 2026 with veteran journalist Emilie Raguso and the Albany News Project, a ten-person volunteer group including former journalists, a former mayor, and community leaders. Here’s how they’re building a community-funded newsroom for Albany’s 15-minute city.
Edwin Zee
In case you missed it
UPDATE: Berkeley ceiling collapse sends woman to hospital
UPDATE: Despite initial reports that the roof or entire building had collapsed, firefighters determined that only the ceiling was impacted.
Emilie Raguso
Berkeley woman hit by driver while walking on Ashby Avenue
She flew about 10 feet through the air as a result of the crash, according to early reports.
Emilie Raguso
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