TBS Today, July 28
We're saving our energy for what may be a long night at council.
For now: a quick crime story and an update on our open comments pilot.
Berkeley police: Ex-boyfriend jailed after knife attack
Berkeley police tracked down Israel Pierson in Dublin and arrested him 10 hours after the crime, according to booking records.
Emilie Raguso
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In other news
As we mentioned yesterday, City Council is set to vote tonight on the latest infrastructure plan for Hopkins Street. (See Item 27.)
We'll be there live to report on what happens.
In the meantime, local residents Darrell Owens and John Coveney — two people I respect! — debated the issue. Here's how to listen.
Podcast: A Debate on Hopkins Bike Lanes!
But actually a friendly discussion between two Berkeleyans on different sides of the Hopkins bike lane debate.
Darrell Owens and John Coveney
In case you missed it
Todd Walker’s legacy lives on in Berkeley’s fight against violence
“Todd has kept a lot of people alive,” said Senon Nails, a Live Free life coach who worked with Walker. He would have been 65 today.
Kate Darby Rauch
Firefighters douse burning palm tree after battery fire: Video
Readers who saw the dramatic sight on Milvia Street shared photos and videos with The Scanner.
Emilie Raguso
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
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
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