TBS Today, March 28

Berkeley police found a loaded gun and arrested four men Friday morning after they crashed while fleeing from an officer who tried to pull them over, authorities report.

Driver crashes fleeing Berkeley cops; gun seized, 4 arrested
BPD has seized more than 30 guns this year, according to preliminary data.

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Reader tips: Berkeley-Oakland boom??

A bunch of people on Nextdoor were looking for info earlier this week about a huge boom they heard in Berkeley and North Oakland that shook homes and left people wondering.

We checked with Berkeley police, who said they never found the source. OPD reported that it sounded like a blown transformer.

We don't always get answers, but we're always happy to ask about incidents of concern, particularly those that affect a lot of people.

Around the web

On our reading (OK listening!) list this weekend.

Berkeley Talks: Heather Cox Richardson on the evolution of the Republican Party and what gives her hope for America - Berkeley News
The historian and author of the popular newsletter Letters from an American joins in a conversation with UC Berkeley Professor Dylan Penningroth.

You can also watch a video of the event.

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In case you missed it

Woman speaks out after Trump supporter protest takedown
“Everyone seems to find great inspiration thinking, if a ‘little old lady’ is able to stand up to power, I can do it, too,” said Susan Kegeles, age 71.

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