TBS Today, Jan. 29

ICYMI: We've posted more coverage since last night on Tuesday's big DA decision along with three significant Berkeley public safety stories.

We're working to learn more about all of it.

First, a quick interview with Judge Ursula Jones Dickson, Alameda County's next DA.

New Alameda County DA says she’ll ‘do things a little different’
Ursula Jones Dickson said she’ll take a close look at staffing and timely charging, while also ensuring collaborative courts remain an option.

We added quite a bit of context to our original DA decision story. Be sure not to miss it.

Alameda County’s next DA will be Judge Ursula Jones Dickson
The vote to fill the vacant DA position following the decisive recall of Pamela Price in November came after hours of public comment.

And then there are the live tweets, as well as some photographs we didn't publish elsewhere.

Alameda County DA decision: Highlights from the meeting
Scroll down for live tweets from Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.

We also have a substantial update on Berkeley's recent triple stabbing homicide. Don't miss our exclusive report.

Driver charged with murder after stabbing man who took his van
The alleged van thief survived but a woman who had been helping him steal packages did not make it, according to court papers.

Finally, sad news Tuesday about two community members.

Young man in critical after solo skateboard crash near Cal
The man, who was described as college-aged, was riding an electronic skateboard but had no helmet, police said.
Man, 44, found dead on busy Berkeley sidewalk
A downtown worker got worried at about 5:40 p.m. after realizing the man, ID’d as Andrew Nathan Patrick, had not moved for hours, authorities said.

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