TBS Today, Aug. 23
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 Berkeley
Mokhtar Paki, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1983 after fleeing Iran, painted “Sinbad Voyage” in 2023. Police are investigating.
Emilie Raguso
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 Sterling
The suspect, 17, was holding a large knife when police arrived, authorities said.
Emilie Raguso
Alleged ‘Om’ cult leader, son arrested in Berkeley sex abuse case
William Brumfield, 90, was arrested on suspicion of lewd and lascivious conduct, records show. His son Marbel Om faces even more serious charges.
Emilie Raguso
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