TBS Today, Feb. 27
The city of Berkeley pledged Wednesday night to turn its focus and resources to a homeless encampment that's been growing since January in Civic Center Park.
Here's our report on last night's town hall, with a focus on what the city plans to do next.
City says Civic Center Park encampment has its attention
Staffers say they’re working to get up to speed and added that, if the city finds grounds to take action, it will likely face another lawsuit.
Emilie Raguso
Also: An intruder with his pants down pushed his way into the bedroom of a UC Berkeley student Wednesday, then cornered her and put his arms around her before being arrested, authorities report.
Here's what we know.
Police arrest intruder after attempted rape of Cal student
A dispatcher said she could hear a woman “screaming and saying, ‘get out of the room,’” as police rushed to Carleton Street.
Emilie Raguso
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Teenage boy robbed at UC Berkeley, Nike sweatshirts taken
The victim jumped into a police cruiser seeking help, according to emergency dispatches reviewed by The Scanner.
Emilie Raguso
Cal student still critical after crash, GoFundMe underway
Before the crash, Lucas Benitez was studying molecular environmental biology at Cal with an interest in veterinary medicine.
Emilie Raguso
Highway 24 shooting leaves man wounded, blocks lanes
The CHP closed eastbound SR-24 at Claremont Avenue on Tuesday afternoon “to allow investigators to search for evidence.”
Emilie Raguso
In other news
Don't miss these classes, including one coming up tonight.
Register for two new classes to prepare for fire weather and disasters
Prepare your household for fire weather and learn six critical steps for disaster readiness. Register for classes held on February 27, March 1, 12, 22, April 3, 26. Join fellow Berkeleyans for in-person and virtual hour-long classes to help your household prepare for fire weather and other disasters.We’re offering two classes, each offered on multiple dates:Create a plan to guide your household’s decisions when fire risk is high.Learn six critical steps to do in a disaster and what supplies to gather to be ready for emergencies.Preparing for disasters will increase your confidence and ability to protect your household while building connections with your neighbors and local emergency services.
Keep pedestrians safe. Park 20 feet from intersections starting Jan 1.
While statewide “daylighting” law goes into effect with the new year, a grace period in Berkeley means that local $64 fines will begin on April 1, 2025. Starting January 1, drivers should park their vehicles at least 20 feet from the approaching side of an intersection to help fellow motorists see and yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.By removing the visual barrier of those parked cars, fellow motorists better see the transition point where people walk onto pavement – both the crosswalk ahead of the driver as well as the crosswalk passed over on a right-turn.
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