TBS Today, Feb. 26
We're writing this from the courthouse, which often feels like our second home.
Today's stories: We have some information about an OPD arrest that brought OPD's helicopter to Berkeley last week. Many people asked us about it.
It was a tough one to track down, but we persisted. We always appreciate your inquiries and do our best to chase them down.
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We also have a reader dispatch about the frustration he encountered when trying to get police to help recover his stolen car last week.
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Car thefts continue to rise in Berkeley and we all know BPD staffing is low.
We always appreciate hearing from readers about the direct impacts of crime and aim to feature more of your stories.
In other news
If you're interested in learning about disaster first aid, the Berkeley Disaster Preparedness Neighborhood Network is holding a free class Thursday at 6:30 p.m. "Critical Life-Saving Measures with an Earthquake Focus" will be led by Barbara Morita at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists Church (at Bonita and Cedar) in Berkeley. "This training typically takes 90 minutes. Barbara will include hands-on practice and will have time for questions," BDPNN says.
If you're interested in free speech, Condoleezza Rice and UC Chancellor Carol Christ will be speaking about it Monday, March 25, at 11 a.m. at Zellerbach. Registration is required.
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