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Hi reader,


Welcome to the February edition of our subscribers-only recap.Β 


We’re excited to highlight notable coverage from last month, including an op-ed about Berkeley RV parking that got more than 200 comments on our site alone. We’ve pulled out a few of those comments, check them out below.


We’d love to run fresh perspectives from readers even more often. The more varied, the better. No one wants TBS to be an echo chamber.


That’s why we’re officially opening the floor: We want your op-ed submissions! Whether you have a radical solution to a local problem or a unique perspective on a trending city topic, we want to hear it.


Ready to share your voice? Reply to this email with your pitch!


Emilie Raguso

Founder, The Berkeley Scanner


Photo of the month: Missing Cal student found in Lake Anza


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A volunteer dive team, with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, at Lake Anza on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. Emilie Raguso/TBS

Reader comments: "A realistic plan to phase out RVs as shelter in Berkeley"


This Feb. 20 op-edΒ received the most comments last month. Here are just a few reactions to the guest essay from the TBS website and social media.Β 

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β€œIt’s entertaining to see that here in Berkeley even those who don’t have a backyard can NIMBY.”


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β€œIf Berkeley adopts this plan, we are guaranteed to get another multi-year lawsuit in federal court.”


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"With other counties clamping down on RVs everywhere, anywhere that allows it will become a magnet.”


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β€œIt's brutal to see this. I imagine it's more brutal to live it. Sometimes I see children in these encampments and it breaks my heart.”


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β€œYou can start with the worst ones first. Move to decrepit vehicles. ... Some folks are quiet and clean. They are the least of our worries.”


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β€œThe idea is interesting but unrealistic. ... How will they handle the new people moving to Berkeley living in large vehicles?”


Become a member to join the conversation.Β 

Yes! I want to chip in!

January poll: How you saw it


Last month, we asked if we should open comments to all newsletter subscribers for 30 days. Here's what you said.


Yes! I’m a paying member, and I want to hear from other readers, too.

38%


No! I’m a paying member, and I want comments to remain a member perk.
22%


Yes! I’m a free subscriber, and I want to join the conversation/hear from more people.

21%


It’s complicated.

19%


Stay tuned for our thoughts about next steps.

Take the February reader poll


The Berkeley City Council is set to vote this month on whether to acquire "drones as first responders" for police and firefighters. Do you support the plan?

  • YesΒ 

  • No

  • I need more information

  • It's complicated (respond to email)

Related coverage:

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Most-read stories in February

  1. Update: Missing Cal student found dead in Lake Anza (2/14)

  2. Search continues for missing, at-risk UC Berkeley student (2/12)

  3. Man arrested after attempted rape of UC Berkeley student (2/17)

  4. Fatal Berkeley fire: Before she died, neighbors tried to help (2/4)

  5. Seeing cops all over Berkeley? It's traffic enforcement (2/11)


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