TBS Today, Oct. 23
We've got a full slate of stories for you to end the week.
Police arrest student after 2 assaults, 1 during Unity Week
A 15-year-old girl was arrested in connection with attacks on two women, including a downtown ambassador injured during last Friday's violence.
Emilie Raguso
Berkeley's struggling 911 dispatch center gets $1M boost
The state funding will pay for technology upgrades, expanded facilities and a new wellness space for dispatchers.
Guest Contributor
Berkeley police station evacuated after fire; 911 calls rerouted
Update: As of 10:07 p.m., the Berkeley dispatch center had resumed normal operations.
Emilie Raguso
Berkeley police chief explains response to 'Unity Week' chaos
"These incidents were disruptive and, in some cases, frightening for those who experienced or witnessed them," Berkeley Police Chief Jen Louis wrote.
Guest Contributor
Open letter: BUSD must protect students with disabilities
After Berkeley High's Unity Week violence, parents are demanding immediate safety measures and an end to disability-based harassment.
Guest Contributor
In other news: Things to do!
The Culture Circuit, Oct. 22-28
This week's picks from East Bay stages and creative spaces.
Andrew Gilbert
In case you missed it
Panoramic Hill fire damages home 35 years after firestorm
The property was once a wedding venue called Skyfall Estate, according to media reports and neighborhood websites.
Emilie Raguso
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