> ## 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. 21 - URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/08/21/newsletters/tbs-today-aug-21-2026/ - Published: 2026-08-21T12:55:39.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-21T12:55:39.000Z - Description: Scoop: Alleged ‘Om’ cult leader, son arrested in sex abuse case. - Author: Editor's desk - Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters The son of an alleged Bay Area cult leader who used the name "Om" has been charged with sexually assaulting a relative in Berkeley when she was a little girl, records show. Now "Om" himself — William Brumfield, 90 — has also been arrested. Here's what we know so far. [Alleged ‘Om’ cult leader, son arrested in Berkeley sex abuse caseWilliam Brumfield, 90, was arrested on suspicion of lewd and lascivious conduct, records show. His son Marbel Om faces even more serious charges.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-aba37f67-3fa2-4793-b445-8702bb20254d.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/berkeley-police-station-scanner-1-c6131e76-de8b-4a5c-9f6d-551adb65cb11.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/08/21/crime/alleged-om-cult-leader-son-arrested-berkeley-sex-abuse-case/) The Scanner is the first to report this news. ## In other news The Culture Circuit is back for round two! This week: avant-garde improvisers, Hank Williams classics, Brazilian choro, Latin grooves, hip-hop history — and, yes, cats on the big screen. Here’s what’s happening in Albany, Berkeley and beyond through Aug. 26. [The Culture Circuit, Aug. 20-26What to do this week in Albany, Berkeley and around the East Bay.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-da10927d-5ed7-448e-a0c6-f148a2724760.png)Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/Bululu_Promo-Shot_2026_1ByKikeArnal-f4d36b8b-f904-4024-8fa0-e6e1182a5f81.jpeg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/20/arts-culture/culture-circuit-events-guide-aug-20-26-2026/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) ## In case you missed it [Alex Goodwin Jr. cold case killing spurs $50K rewardBerkeley police said the fatal shooting was “not random,” but that Goodwin was not the intended target.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-773355c4-4a2d-4cc4-b398-62cf9c32414d.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/alex-goodwin-jr-ayegee-829a871a-15bb-402d-9639-c06fc4791e8f.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/08/20/shootings/alex-goodwin-jr-homicide-anniversary-50k-reward/) [Once underground, Berkeley cannabis pioneers get their dueBerkeley Patients Group and Cannabis Buyers Club of Berkeley will be honored Friday in a cultural landmark ceremony at Chapel of Flowers.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-9d33efb4-70c0-4aed-bc2e-b17820baab69.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerGuest Contributor![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_3114-048d8d41-0beb-47fe-a9b0-6ec31f204816.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/08/20/community/berkeley-cannabis-pioneers-cultural-landmark-ceremony/) [Arson charge follows fire at Berkeley encampmentPolice say Patrick Ford set the debris fire because he was angry that someone in the encampment stole his scooter, records show.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-b8ddab50-fc1c-4010-8c7e-c6686f419eb3.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-08-18-at-4.10.03---PM-25e8ffc7-892a-4d35-ab87-44ac6b46efc5.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/08/19/crime/arson-charge-berkeley-encampment-fire/) **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. Did someone forward this email to you? Sign up for TBS Today. [Get The Scanner in your inbox - free!](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/#/portal/signup) --- 💡 ****Quick link:** [****Access your TBS account**](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/#/portal/account) **on our website.**