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We want to make it easy for you to help The Berkeley Scanner succeed. Here's what you can expect in exchange.

  • 5-10 public safety stories each week from the most authoritative, trusted source on Berkeley crime and safety news
  • Answers to your burning public safety questions: Responsiveness to community inquiries is one of The Scanner's core tenets
  • No ads, no spam: 100% member-driven public safety coverage in Berkeley, CA
  • Make no mistake: Everyone can read our stories and we don't plan to change that. But we absolutely cannot do this work without reader support.

How to support The Berkeley Scanner

Become a monthly TBS member: Best for us

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Option 1: Sign up for a monthly paid membership. This helps us plan best for the future so we can cover the bills.

As a Scanner Partner, you'll support objective, fact-based Berkeley crime coverage you won't find anywhere else.

  • Comment on Berkeley Scanner stories
  • Breaking news alerts by email
  • Priority response to your inquiries
  • Daily headlines and behind-the-scenes context in your inbox

As a Founding Member, you believe Berkeley deserves unbiased, unfiltered public safety news and you know it can’t happen without your help.

  • You're digging deeper because you believe in our mission
  • Coffee with TBS founder Emilie Raguso (6-month minimum give)
  • Periodic members-only dispatches
  • All perks from other tiers

Become an annual TBS member

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Option 2: Sign up for an annual subscription as a Scanner Partner or dig deeper and become a Founding Member.

One-time payment options

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Option 3: Give what you can with a one-time payment. Basically whatever you can share will help support our efforts. Customize the amount to fit your budget.
  • Prefer to send a check? Please make it out to The Berkeley Scanner and send it to 2991 Sacramento St., Unit #355, Berkeley, CA, 94702. Please be sure to include your email address so we can thank you.
  • We also accept payments through PayPal and Zelle: Find TBS on Zelle using our email (emilie@berkeleyscanner.com) or phone (510-459-8325) or use the QR code. If you use Zelle, email members@berkeleyscanner.com so we can create your membership.

Major gifts

The Berkeley Scanner accepts tax-deductible major gifts (of $1,000 or more) through our fiscal sponsor, the Bay City News Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization based in the Bay Area with Tax ID 83-0654488.

If you would like to make a major gift or need more information, email The Scanner or call Emilie Raguso at 510-459-8325.

Bay City News Foundation serves the San Francisco Bay Area via our free LocalNewsMatters.org website and is backed by charitable donations from contributors who care about local news, a free press, democratic values and an informed citizenry.

Become a Scanner Insider by sharing tips

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Want to support The Scanner but have no room in your current budget? Become a Scanner Insider by sharing tips and photos. You may remain anonymous by request. We love to hear from you.

Read more about The Berkeley Scanner. Need help? Email members@berkeleyscanner.com or call Emilie at 510-459-8325. We'll do our best to work it out.