TBS Today, April 15
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 cleanup
Hundreds of local residents, including many Cal students, dug, hacked, snipped, bagged, shoveled and raked Saturday — most of the time in rain.
Kate Darby Rauch
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In case you missed it
We'll cover tomorrow's budget meeting and will bring you more details soon.
Berkeley budget plan: 138 positions slated for cuts
Thirty-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.
City of Berkeley
Berkeley police staffing hits new low amid layoff concerns
A new citywide “budget reduction plan” is expected this week as Berkeley braces to tackle a projected $29 million deficit.
Emilie Raguso
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