> ## 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, Aug. 12 - URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/08/13/newsletters/tbs-today-aug-12-2026/ - Published: 2026-08-13T02:21:51.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-13T02:21:51.000Z - Description: Berkeley crime trends; Albany Scanner is LIVE! - Author: Editor's desk - Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters Berkeley crime has been slow this past week — but that doesn't mean our work stops. We've compiled some recent cases along with the latest crime trends. [Berkeley crime update: Crashes, arrests and falling crimeWe’ve compiled recent cases and the latest crime trends.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-04857e85-1397-4fbf-ba6a-d2f9abc0bd08.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/2026-00031185-1cbc7224-79b5-4528-9bad-33119db1e64e.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/08/13/crime/berkeley-crime-update-crashes-arrests-trends/) ## In other news: Albany Scanner is LIVE! Albany Scanner is now actively publishing news stories, as of Tuesday morning. Journalist Allyson Aleksey has already written about Albany's upcoming ballot measures, the stalled Albany Bowl housing project, and free and discounted bus rides for K-12 students (that applies to **all Alameda County students**, in case you'd like to learn more). [Why hasn’t the Albany Bowl housing project broken ground?Albany says its work is done. What happens next is up to the developer.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-7a2a93b3-e070-46a8-87d6-abde22ed5b4b.jpg)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/featured-albany-bowl-1-7664fd5f-4cac-411a-8f1d-e46a542eaa45.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/11/city/albany-bowl-housing-stalled/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) [Street trees to zoning rules: November ballot measuresAlbany has six ballot measures that would change zoning rules, business and property taxes, and funding for city services.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-d2cc9735-7794-4ffd-9b27-0bdfae00d49d.jpg)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/key-route-trees-cd80d143-2954-490c-bc19-d4f078e4ff30.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/12/city/albany-2026-november-election-ballot-measures/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) [Albany students can get free, discounted AC Transit ridesAUSD does not operate a traditional school bus fleet. Here’s how students can apply for transit benefits.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-3d33ee94-dee1-4f11-b112-a7fdb90dae1b.jpg)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1544190312-44b545e98ef0-21dc45fb-a8af-4d6f-aea4-4632c2d56c31)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/11/schools/albany-students-free-actransit-card/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) We won't keep sharing Albany stories here, unless there's a Berkeley connection. But we're very excited to have reached this milestone. This week's launch has been time-consuming (no surprise!) but having a sister site will help The Berkeley Scanner in many ways, increasing sustainability and stability for the entire business. If you know folks in Albany, or live in Albany, please help spread the word! ## In case you missed it [Why did a judge halt Harrison encampment closure?The city says dangerous conditions demand action. Berkeley Homeless Union says officials haven’t met the court’s requirements.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-8c3f622b-3d28-42d8-86fb-2cdf5b088843.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/DSC04954-3063db3c-f203-4af8-af0b-b8c62a5ce7c4.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/08/06/community/harrison-encampment-closure-update/) [Berkeley Hillel arson ends in hate crime findingDavid Denton faces up to three years in prison and must register as an “arson offender,” the DA’s office said.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-f833bdc2-3d9a-4dd1-9b40-78cb71689848.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-02-12-at-2.41.42---PM-d7c7f5c7-d683-4f94-a2dd-eb8bce024f0a.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/08/06/uc-berkeley-crime/berkeley-hillel-arson-hate-crime-verdict/) **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/)** --- P.S. 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