TBS Today, Aug. 14
Today's news runs the gamut: An arrest in a recent attempted murder case, a GoFundMe campaign after a recent serious traffic collision; and the latest on a massive fire at a West Berkeley warehouse.
Attempted murder charges filed after attack in Berkeley tent
Police spotted suspect Rafael Lara Jr. “casually riding by on a bike” near Fourth Street a week after the attack, according to court papers.
Emilie Raguso
GoFundMe launched for father of 4 critically injured in crash
Sam Bryant “was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and has remained in critical condition with slight improvements,” his family says.
Emilie Raguso
Update: Berkeley warehouse fire caused $1M in damage
A private insurance company and Union Pacific are each “conducting independent investigations into the cause,” BFD said this week.
Emilie Raguso
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Berkeley mourns Kenny Houff, 17, after fatal shooting
His classmates will honor him this week as school begins. The family has launched a GoFundMe to help with logistics after his death.
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A near-fatal bike crash may shift how Berkeley does street design
In 2016, a driver rear-ended Mike Wilson’s wife while she was biking home from work at UC Berkeley. The crash was “100% preventable,” Wilson said.
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Trio ordered to trial in killing of OPD officer Tuan Le; murder case against fourth defendant tossed
The judge Wednesday dropped a murder charge against a “lookout” for the other defendants.
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