TBS Today, April 23
A Berkeley man police say shot at his neighbor for taking his parking spot is in custody this week facing multiple felonies, according to court records.
The non-injury shooting took place just feet from a mother pushing a baby stroller at about 1 p.m. April 11.
Emilie Raguso
As we mentioned yesterday, the Alameda County DA's office will review dozens of death penalty cases after the discovery of prosecutor notes from a 30-year-old murder case identifying potential jurors as Jewish or Black.
DA Pamela Price announced the sweeping review Monday outside the Phillip Burton Federal Building in San Francisco.
And the death penalty audit may be just the start. Here's what we know.
Emilie Raguso
This was a really interesting story to think through because the available evidence is limited and the claims are sweeping. We plan to follow the story.
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In other news
We've had reports about an uptick in tires being stolen from Berkeley cars. Have you seen it? We got a lot of responses to our tweet over the weekend.
Cars on blocks with all the tires stolen: An increasingly common sight in Berkeley and Oakland?? We've been seeing it around more and more. A reader shared these photos of three Toyota Camrys on Benvenue that were all stripped. Have you seen it on your block? pic.twitter.com/loMdxGZ63U
— The Berkeley Scanner (@BerkeleyScanner) April 20, 2024
Election update for downtown Berkeley voters
The Downtown Berkeley Association is holding a candidate forum this week for all four candidates who hope to replace Kate Harrison in District 4.
The event takes place Wednesday, April 24, from 5-7 p.m. at 1931 Center St. We can't be there but plan to watch the recording. Pre-registration is required.
The local League of Women Voters chapter is holding a D4 candidate forum May 1. Learn more and register on the LWV website.
👉🏽👉🏼👉🏻👉🏾The Berkeley District 4 Special Election Forum will be at 6 PM on 5/1. In the election, four people are running for the Berkeley City Council seat vacated by Kate Harrison. See where candidates stand! https://t.co/uqH9CHcstq! @berkeleyside @BerkeleyScanner @BerkeleyPatch pic.twitter.com/hvMvq31ll3
— LWVBAE (@lwvbae) April 17, 2024
The special election for the District 4 Berkeley City Council seat is set for May 28.
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