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# TBS Today, April 15
- URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/04/16/newsletters/tbs-today-april-15-2026/
- Published: 2026-04-16T02:47:11.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-16T02:47:11.000Z
- Description: Hundreds turn out for wildfire cleanup.
- Author: Editor's desk
- Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters

Hundreds of volunteers showed up Saturday in the Berkeley Hills to help make the neighborhood safer from wildfire. 

Who knew defensible space could be so much fun?

Our contributor Kate Darby Rauch was there. Her photos and story captured the spirit of the event beautifully.

[Residents, Cal students brave the rain for wildfire cleanupHundreds of local residents, including many Cal students, dug, hacked, snipped, bagged, shoveled and raked Saturday — most of the time in rain.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)The Berkeley ScannerKate Darby Rauch![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_7462.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/04/16/community/residents-cal-students-brave-the-rain-for-wildfire-cleanup/)

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[Berkeley budget plan: 138 positions slated for cutsThirty-eight of the positions are filled and 100 are vacant. The budget plan has been published. It will be presented to the budget committee Thursday.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)The Berkeley ScannerCity of Berkeley![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-14-at-5.22.51---PM.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/04/15/community/berkeley-budget-plan-138-positions-slated-for-cuts/)

[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/2026/04/BI6A4349.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/04/14/community/berkeley-police-staffing-new-low-layoff-concerns/)

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