TBS Today, May 7

A woman is facing criminal charges in connection with multiple cases after police caught her at a UC Berkeley construction site with burglary plans, authorities say.

Two men with her got away, police said, after they brandished a gun at a runner on a fire trail. (You may have seen the WarnMe notice.)

UC Berkeley police arrest woman tied to multiple crimes

UCPD arrested her at a construction site in April but two men with her got away, police said, after they brandished a gun at a runner on a fire trail.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

In case you missed it

As we shared earlier this week: We cannot attend today's City Council meeting on Flock due to a prior commitment.

This meeting was supposed to be in June, but it was reset to an atypical, off-schedule day this week.

We'll review the complete video this weekend and write a comprehensive story.

Recent headlines

New East Bay fire training center lands $500K federal grant

The central hub (location TBD) will let fire crews practice fighting structure fires and wildfires, cleaning up hazmats and more, officials said.

The Berkeley ScannerFrances Dinkelspiel

Op-ed: Berkeley officials make the case for Flock, as vote nears

Council members Shoshana O’Keefe, Mark Humbert, Rashi Kesarwani and Terry Taplin explain their stance on Flock. The vote comes Thursday.

The Berkeley ScannerGuest Essay

Prior Flock coverage

Today's City Council meeting on Flock is a continuation from a discussion in March. Don't miss our prior reporting on everything that happened already.

Berkeley mayor says no to Flock. Will council follow suit?

A new proposal from Mayor Adena Ishii “opposes the renewal, approval, or authorization of any contract with Flock Safety.”

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

Berkeley delays controversial Flock vote to June 2

“Fatigue and time constraints do not support thoughtful, sound decision-making,” the mayor’s office said Wednesday.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

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