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# TBS Today, Aug. 23
- URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/08/24/newsletters/tbs-today-aug-23-2026/
- Published: 2026-08-24T03:17:52.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-24T03:17:52.000Z
- Description: Defaced: Mural honoring immigrants in Berkeley.
- Author: Editor's desk
- Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters

A mural highlighting the immigrant struggle was defaced last week in central Berkeley, prompting a chorus of concern in the neighborhood.

[Mural honoring immigrants defaced in BerkeleyMokhtar Paki, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1983 after fleeing Iran, painted “Sinbad Voyage” in 2023\. Police are investigating.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-caad2471-53c9-471d-9c60-69945a10c27d.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_3392-6ba50593-22b9-4217-a83d-078e96a2efee.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/08/24/community/berkeley-mural-honoring-immigrants-defaced-mokhtar-paki/)

## In case you missed it

We broke the news Saturday about a stabbing on Sterling. The Chronicle picked it up.

[Berkeley police respond to stabbing on SterlingThe suspect, 17, was holding a large knife when police arrived, authorities said.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-d8a19107-3dfd-4b92-8a28-dadc2447941c.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/berkeley-police-SUV-IMG_2216-cedcef58-7944-4373-8747-11f82a310a6a.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/08/23/crime/berkeley-police-stabbing-sterling/)

[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-915c43e7-414c-416c-9ca9-e83c299dd839.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/berkeley-police-station-scanner-1-6f7c50f5-65a8-491e-b0e7-ff3878bd9733.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/08/21/crime/alleged-om-cult-leader-son-arrested-berkeley-sex-abuse-case/)

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