TBS Today, Nov. 25

Two stories for you today: a scoop on a mail carrier robbery (charges filed!) and a reminder about how to connect with us on social media — including some platforms you may not have known about.

We also want to know how and where to connect with you! Read on for details.

18-year-old charged with robbing Berkeley mail carrier

Police said regional license plate readers and neighborhood security footage helped them catch suspect Brayan Reynaga-Reyes.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

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As we head into this holiday week, we'll likely slow down with posting. But we'll send daily emails when we do have something new.

In the meantime, we wanted to thank you for your kind words about last week's memorial profile on Ben Brown.

Honoring community members who have passed is one of the most meaningful parts of this work.

Ben Brown: Chef, loving uncle, ’champion of the people

“He stood up for his rights, he stood up for everyone else’s rights,” said his niece, Angie Perkins. “He just honored everyone.”

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

ICYMI: It looks like the fundraiser to help Ben's family is still a bit shy of its goal, for anyone who still wants to offer support.

In case you missed it

Adena Ishii will be Berkeley’s next mayor

“I feel like this is the world’s longest job interview,” she said. “I’m grateful to have gotten the job.”

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

Landslide on Grizzly Peak, flash flood warning in Berkeley

Friday saw “severe flooding” at Centennial Drive and Stadium Rim Way in the Berkeley Hills along with flooding at Ashby Avenue and Seventh Street.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

Berkeley police turkey basket fundraiser seeks donations

The police association has raised more than $6,000. Organizers say they hope to raise $10,000 before Thanksgiving.

The Berkeley ScannerEditor’s desk

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