TBS Today, Oct. 1

Today we're sharing a story we published last year for the anniversary of the tragic shooting that took the lives of Angel and Jazy, teenage brothers who attended Berkeley High.

BHS classmates created a scholarship to honor their memory. If you'd like to donate, the link appears in the story below.

We also have a short story on a non-injury shooting today in South Berkeley shortly before noon.

Unthinkable: A mother reflects on slain sons Angel and Jazy

The family has asked the community to support a BHS scholarship, created by classmates in the Bridge program, to honor the teenage brothers.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

Police investigate non-injury shooting in South Berkeley

BPD responded to Sacramento and Prince streets after getting a report about two men arguing.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

We updated our gunfire map with the latest info.

Berkeley shootings in 2024: The definitive gunfire map

As of Oct. 1, Berkeley has had 22 shootings leaving three dead and six wounded. There had been 26 shootings at this time last year.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

Tomorrow we'll take a closer look at Berkeley's efforts around fire safety with a freelance piece from veteran reporter Kate Rauch.

In case you missed it

We spent the day in court, listening for much of it to the 3-hour recording documenting the death of Alyx Herrmann.

It was tough for everyone, including the suspect, who appeared to plug his ears at times and wipe at his eyes with a tissue. Most jurors listened stoically or with deep frowns, while at least two appeared to cry or hold back tears.

We're working on a story about the testimony we've heard over several recent days, but here's what we published last week in case you missed it.

Alyx Herrmann recorded her own murder, prosecution says

Authorities found the recording on Herrmann’s cellphone Sunday — a month after her murder trial began.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

Flames engulf Tesla in Tilden park in Berkeley: video

Firefighters from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District and the Berkeley Fire Department put out the blaze.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

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The Berkeley ScannerEditor’s desk

Election season: Upcoming candidate forums

Fall 2024 election guide for Berkeley and Alameda County

Here are many of the key races you’ll find on the ballot in Berkeley on Nov. 5, 2024. We’ll keep this voter guide updated as it gets closer.

The Berkeley ScannerEditor’s desk

• Tuesday, Oct. 1: Berkeley School Board (LWVBAE)
• Wednesday, Oct. 2: Berkeley City Council District 6 (LWVBAE)
• Wednesday, Oct. 2: Berkeley City Council District 5 (LWVBAE)
• Thursday, Oct. 3: Berkeley City Council District 2 (LWVBAE)
• Thursday, Oct. 3: Berkeley City Council District 3 (LWVBAE)
• Thursday, Oct. 3: Berkeley City Council Districts 5 and 6 (BNC)
• Thursday, Oct. 24: School Board & City Council Forum (TONA — in-person)

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