TBS Today, March 3

Today's stories include a short report on two robberies over the weekend as well as our latest guest essay, this one focused on the Berkeley Bike Plan (which is getting revised this year).

Read the op-ed to find out how to submit your own essay for consideration.

Berkeley robbery cases: Police make 2 arrests

In one incident, a Cal student was walking when a stranger waving a cane began to chase him and demand his phone, BPD said.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

New survey supports a strong Berkeley Bike Plan: Op-ed

The authors commissioned a professional poll from a nonpartisan research agency to learn more about what Berkeley wants in its bike infrastructure.

The Berkeley ScannerGuest Essay

Tonight, community members are planning a vigil before Berkeley's Peace and Justice Commission meeting following a recent vandalism at a local business that has been classified as an anti-Muslim hate crime.

The event, described as a vigil to stand against hate, is set for 6:30 p.m. outside the South Berkeley Senior Center at 2939 Ellis St. We plan to attend.

Writing on Instagram, Mayor Adena Ishii said she was "deeply disturbed and saddened by the report of anti-Muslim graffiti defacing a Berkeley business, especially during the sacred month of Ramadan."

"Hate has no place in our city and must not be tolerated," she wrote. "Berkeley takes pride in its rich diversity, and we remain committed to embracing, uplifting, and standing together as one united community."

In other news

We were very sorry to hear about the recent death of Polly Armstrong, who led Berkeley's Chamber of Commerce for years and also served on the Berkeley City Council.

Remembering Polly Armstrong, former Berkeley council member and CEO of Berkeley Chamber

As CEO of Berkeley’s Chamber of Commerce, she helped launch new busineses and founded the “Berkeley Visionary Awards.”

BerkeleysideAmanda Acheson and Amy Lowell

Separately, readers have been telling us our Facebook page is broken, with links opening a Messenger (direct message) window rather than bringing you to our site.

We've made repeated reports to Facebook about the problem but heard nothing back.

To be honest, we have zero confidence they will do anything to fix what they broke.

It's a great time to make sure you're following The Scanner elsewhere. We can assure you we post nothing on Facebook that we don't share on the site.

How to follow The Berkeley Scanner on social media

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The Berkeley ScannerEditor’s desk

In case you missed it

Older drivers in Berkeley have caused several fatal crashes. Is the city doing enough?

The drivers in Berkeley’s last three fatal pedestrian collisions were 79, 85 and 87 years old.

The Berkeley ScannerGuest Contributor

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.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

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