TBS Today, July 26
Two women were taken to the hospital Sunday after crashing into a building on Shattuck Avenue, likely taking out a tree, authorities report.
Injuries and damage were minor — but it's always a jarring sight.
Driver strikes tree, hits downtown Berkeley building
The incident took place at 12:35 p.m. at Shattuck Avenue and Bancroft Way, just south of the old Regal UA movie theater.
Emilie Raguso
Many thanks to the Scanner reader who shared photos and details from the scene.
In other news
Apologies for the bad link in the last email. It's fixed!
Berkeley police: Father stabbed with screwdriver; son arrested
The victim called 911 himself and met officers outside his home on Lincoln Street, police said.
Emilie Raguso
In case you missed it
Berkeley Animal Shelter reopens Saturday, weeks after arson fire
“We are still not back to normal, and being open will look a little different than what we are used to,” the city told volunteers Friday.
Emilie Raguso
Berkeley car crash sends cyclist, 66, to hospital
Police blocked southbound traffic on Sacramento Street at Oregon Street, and northbound traffic at Julia Street, for the investigation.
Emilie Raguso
Sheriff’s office cuts daily arrest log, citing scam: Editorial
Another decades-old public resource for tracking police activity has been quietly retired, at least for now.
Editor’s desk
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