TBS Today, Aug. 20
Alex Goodwin Jr. was killed 10 years ago in Berkeley, gunned down in what police have said was a shooting meant for someone else. He was just 22 years old.
Alex Goodwin Jr. cold case spurs $50K reward
Berkeley police said the fatal shooting was “not random,” but that Goodwin was not the intended target.
Emilie Raguso
Berkeley's tourism sector is banking on a once-heavily restricted herb to draw visitors wanting to immerse themselves in the countercultural cannabis community that found its roots here.
Once underground, Berkeley cannabis pioneers get their due
Berkeley Patients Group and Cannabis Buyers Club of Berkeley will be honored Friday in a cultural landmark ceremony at Chapel of Flowers.
Guest Contributor
In other news
As a reminder, City Council is on recess until mid-September, so we'll be picking up meeting coverage when they're back. Stay tuned!
In case you missed it
Arson charge follows fire at Berkeley encampment
Police say Patrick Ford set the debris fire because he was angry that someone in the encampment stole his scooter, records show.
Emilie Raguso
Man found deceased outside Rosa Parks during AM drop-off
Update: Authorities identified the man as Oscar Armando Medina, 67, of Berkeley.
Emilie Raguso
Man shot in Berkeley; details scarce
Berkeley police were unable to locate a shooting scene and no one called to report gunfire, authorities said.
Emilie Raguso
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