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Editor's desk
News and updates from Berkeley Scanner founder and editor-in-chief Emilie Raguso
All TBS subscribers can now comment (for now). Here's how
For the next month, we invite more readers to participate in the conversation.
Gifts now doubled up to $25K; major gifts are tax deductible
We hope to raise $50,000 by Dec. 31. Our plan? To use this money to hire more help in 2026 — and ensure we don't burn out.
Berkeley can still lead the way on police radio traffic: Editorial
Berkeley has a proven track record as a champion for transparency. Will this City Council vote for government secrecy tonight instead?
The Berkeley Scanner turns 3: Help us celebrate
We've published more than 1,200 stories and now have nearly 1,400 members. Show your support today for our unmatched coverage.
TBS wins California Journalism Award for traffic safety stories
The award-winning package featured coverage of traffic fatalities as well as community efforts designed to make streets safer.
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