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# TBS Today, April 13
- URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/04/14/newsletters/tbs-today-april-13-2026/
- Published: 2026-04-14T00:42:02.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-14T00:42:02.000Z
- Description: SCOOP: Berkeley police and fire positions on the chopping block?
- Author: Editor's desk
- Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters

Berkeley police staffing has reached record lows again, with smaller patrol teams, more open beats and potentially dozens of vacant officer positions on the chopping block.

Last week, some city staffers received warning notices about possible layoffs, sources said.

BFD says it could lose 20 firefighters, and a critical fire station could close.

The city's new "budget reduction plan" is expected to be released this week.

We have the scoop — and will continue to report closely on the city budget.

[Berkeley police staffing hits new low amid layoff concernsA new citywide “budget reduction plan” is expected this week as Berkeley braces to tackle a projected $29 million deficit.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/BI6A4349.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/04/14/community/berkeley-police-staffing-new-low-layoff-concerns/)

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