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# TBS Today, Sept. 15
- URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/09/15/newsletters/tbs-today-sept-15-2026/
- Published: 2026-09-15T22:36:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T22:36:49.000Z
- Description: Harrison encampment closure; new police oversight watchdog.
- Author: Editor's desk
- Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters

Berkeley is clearing its last large homeless camp, citing a fire hazard, public nuisance and the need for rodent abatement.

Readers asked about helicopters overhead Tuesday morning; turns out it was this. All the news outlets are covering the operation.

We weren't out there due to competing priorities; if you were, [we'd love to hear from you](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/tips/) and see your photos.

[Berkeley clears Harrison Street homeless camp, citing hazardsThe closure follows a lengthy legal battle over the rights of disabled campers.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-f98b8bc3-a229-4223-a775-c6f62af87a28.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/DSC04962-1-2-61b02081-1a90-4bff-98fc-abe1bc9700a1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/09/15/community/berkeley-clears-harrison-street-homeless-camp-citing-hazards/)

We also have an exclusive report on Mary Opler, Berkeley's top pick for police oversight director.

[Berkeley taps Mary Opler as new police oversight directorUnlike other cities where Opler was a finalist, Berkeley kept its candidate pool private.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-d267e4e5-bd65-45e1-b0b3-71bc26ffc8a1.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/mary-opler-d6956402-2117-4daa-897d-d62d0a7be9e9.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/09/15/community/berkeley-mary-opler-new-police-oversight-director/)

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## In other news

[After nearly 80 years, Flowerland marquee needs helpRestoring the marquee requires a new foundation, permits and earthquake upgrades. A community fundraiser is underway.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-4079d28d-ed78-45ea-a263-501a748859fb.png)Albany ScannerKaren Sorensen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/800468823_18625175344012191_4443455976675081965_n-d32f817f-c0a7-4fc7-a8db-75286e610303.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/15/community/after-nearly-80-years-flowerland-marquee-needs-help/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com)

## In case you missed it

[‘Unprovoked’ homeless camp attack: Woman arrestedMegan Strahl is being held at Santa Rita Jail on $70,000 bail.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-7f034fbe-024c-4f40-a05d-c22a72cfeb6a.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/DSC04943-bfb3baa6-2ed4-42f1-828e-c4ef6f9e56b6.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/09/15/crime/unprovoked-homeless-camp-attack-woman-arrested/)

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