TBS Today, Aug. 5

Berkeley police arrest 2 after gunfire, fight at Golden Bear
Community members have expressed growing concerns about the property, which the city converted into homeless housing in recent years.
State to speed up prosecutions after Alameda County DA delay
State prosecutors will focus on certain complex cases involving “violent and organized crime,” the governor’s office said.

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Judges uphold Alameda DA’s recusal from Butch Ford case
The appellate panel upheld a prior ruling that found a conflict “so grave as to render it unlikely” that Ford would get fair treatment.
Berkeley shootings in 2024: The definitive gunfire map
As of Aug. 5, Berkeley has had 18 shootings leaving one person dead and six wounded. There had been 16 shootings at this time last year.
Berkeley police arrest murder suspect after foot chase
According to police, Steve Addison killed Matthew Gullette outside a South Berkeley halfway house on July 3.

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