Last week, South Berkeley was shaken by a series of shootings. The police have no suspects yet, but if you’ve got information, you’re urged to call 510-981-5900. The Clog sends its condolences to those affected. [Daily Cal]

The Berkeley community mourns the loss of Cal’s ultimate bando. Robert Briggs, 81, was involved with the Cal band for most of his life, serving as Cornet player, director and, after his retirement, he remained a beloved watchful presence. The Clog sends its condolences to Briggs’s friends and family. [Daily Cal]

Mayor Tom Bates is up for re-election in an epic rematch that’s been brewing since 2002, against Shirley Dean. In Bates’s discussion of “Successes and Regrets,” he makes that whole anti-Marine recruiting thing, and–come to think of it–that whole oak grove lawsuit thing seem like mere blips on his practically flawless mayoral radar. [SF Chron]

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A 22-year-old man was shot in front of a Berkeley hair salon around 1 p.m. this afternoon.  Police say the wounds weren’t fatal, as the victim was able to receive care from emergency personnel shortly after the altercation.  Nothing much is known about the incident, which probably explains why the po-po are scratching their heads and fishing the waters for details.  The Oakland Tribune lists 981-5900 as the contact number, so on the off-chance that you were moseying by 2902 Sacramento Street this afternoon and saw anything of value, you know who to call.

We got nuthin’.  On that grim note, this shooting may recall the rash of shootings that vexed our fair city last semester.  With any luck there’ll be no more of those this year. Knock on wood, folks.

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Man Shot in South Berkeley [Daily Cal]
Man shot in front of Berkeley beauty salon [Oakland Tribune]

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