> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # TBS Today, May 19 - URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/05/19/newsletters/tbs-today-may-19-2026/ - Published: 2026-05-19T21:25:21.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-19T21:25:21.000Z - Description: Berkeley budget deep dive; Albany Scanner update. - Author: Editor's desk - Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters Berkeley revenues are growing, but not fast enough to keep up with expenses, prompting a shift in how the city builds its budget. Today's story is a deep dive into Berkeley's budget, which is set to shake things up, prompting layoffs and program cuts. We'll keep a close eye on the budget leading up to the June 23 council vote. Tonight, the full City Council will discuss the budget for the first time. We'll be there. [Berkeley hopes new budget strategy will curb rising costsFaced with a persistent structural deficit, Berkeley is trying to figure out how to live within its means — while upholding its values.![](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/Screenshot-2026-05-19-at-1.16.46---PM-d5cc2076adfd52ef90d1ec136444e9894de77dfb29908af411465a19f4a4b61a.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/05/19/community/berkeley-new-budget-strategy-rising-costs-deficit/) ### In other news: Albany Scanner is coming [Albany Scanner raises nearly $65K for news site launchOur “Bring News Back to Albany” campaign ended on a high note.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-c34308d3e4181350af318194bfd098ecea039b037dc06a2a3886749c040aea12.jpg)Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/unnamed-smaller-0babe706074280eb286e8024b66cb0a7f8748e999aee37d5fdbd8525d118b13a.gif)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/05/17/editors-desk/albany-scanner-raises-nearly-65k-for-news-site-launch/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) Also, coming even sooner, Berkeley's next Coffee with the Cops (tomorrow) is a chance to learn about CareBridge, the city's new post-arrest diversion program, which we last wrote about in January. [Berkeley motel will house new post-arrest diversion programThe city hopes the new diversion and reentry program will reduce recidivism. Participants must be nonviolent and need no medical attention.![](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/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-4.43.14---PM-626a71b6c43cbcf6cbfd96fd8feb483954e3bba905f600777c574e897d77e3df.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/01/29/community/berkeley-carebridge-motel-new-post-arrest-reentry-program/) [Mentally ill, homeless, arrested in Berkeley? New program to offer treatment over jailCareBridge “is a post-arrest diversion and reentry initiative for individuals experiencing homelessness and behavioral health needs.”![](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/Photo-Feb-24-2025--11-51-45-AM-79a385af7a3217661b48723fe2dc5e99ff1076ce7cc49d3411d317903632ca4a.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2025/10/03/community/mentally-ill-homeless-arrested-berkeley-carebridge-treatment-over-jail/) > Join [@berkeleypolice](https://twitter.com/berkeleypolice?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=berkeleyscanner.com) for a cup of coffee and conversation with local officers and community members + meet Berkeley CareBridge program partners and learn more about the work underway! ☕ 🚓 > > Wednesday, May 20 | 9 - 11 am > 1761 University Avenue > > More Info: [https://t.co/swVRcM7MMT](https://t.co/swVRcM7MMT?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) [pic.twitter.com/6yBdHhr6cc](https://t.co/6yBdHhr6cc?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) > > — Terry Taplin🚰🏳️‍🌈🥑🌹🚲🚍✍️🏾 (@TaplinTerry) [May 14, 2026](https://twitter.com/TaplinTerry/status/2055057643153289526?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=berkeleyscanner.com) ### In case you missed it [Berkeley garbage truck fire snarls North Shattuck trafficThe incident unfolded at Shattuck Avenue and Vine Street on Saturday morning. Many readers shared photos and tips with TBS.![](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/IMG_0580-larger4-67022bd562740773ce8fac042aa16907c08d332b2ffb823d6f03be6d6d7d174f.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/05/16/community/berkeley-garbage-truck-fire-shattuck-traffic/) [Golden Gate Fields park deal: All the latest detailsOfficials have begun answering key questions about potential financial impacts in Albany, the timeline and what the public process will entail.![](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/53231015130_68f6b729d5_k-3b7b82553e68288afbcdde53f7ec7803bf71da7cd682ae9dabc6cd5f362eb5b9.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/05/15/community/golden-gate-fields-park-deal-latest-details/) **Read [ more stories](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/archive/) • Learn [about TBS](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/about/) • 👋 Follow us on [social media](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2024/11/25/editors-desk/follow-berkeley-scanner-social-media/)** --- Did someone forward you this email? 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