Why did a judge halt Harrison encampment closure?
The city says dangerous conditions demand action. Berkeley Homeless Union says officials haven't met the court's requirements.
Berkeley Homeless Union
Berkeley Homeless Union sued the city of Berkeley in 2025 to stop the closure of the Harrison Street encampment on ADA grounds. Follow The Scanner's ongoing coverage of the legal battle.
Berkeley can clear Harrison encampment, judge says
In a series of orders, the judge also carved out new rights for Berkeley homeless residents. The city did not respond to requests for comment.
Berkeley calls off Harrison homeless camp closure for now
The city confirmed just before publication that no cleanup operation would take place this week at Eighth and Harrison.
A realistic plan to phase out RVs as shelter in Berkeley: Op-ed
Capping the number of large vehicles being used as shelter in Berkeley will stop the growth and lead to longterm solutions, Amber Whitson argues.
Deadly bacteria outbreak at Berkeley homeless camp
"Cleanup will take at least 30 days" because that's how long leptospirosis can live in soil, the city said, calling it an "urgent public health concern."
Berkeley can clear small part of homeless camp, judge says
The city can clean up part of the Harrison corridor encampment but must leave eight homeless individuals and their property alone if they are there.
Berkeley can't close Harrison homeless camp yet, judge says
The city must give campers "fair warning" of at least a week before taking enforcement action on Harrison Street again, said Judge Edward Chen.