Watch: City crews clear Berkeley homeless camp
Heavy equipment rolled in Wednesday as the Harrison Street encampment closure continued.
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 clears Harrison Street homeless camp, citing hazards
The closure follows a lengthy legal battle over the rights of disabled campers.
City must hit the streets to find homeless tent sites, judge says
"Give me a solution. How do we avert chaos?" U.S. District Judge Edward Chen told a city attorney on Thursday.
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 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.
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Capping the number of large vehicles being used as shelter in Berkeley will stop the growth and lead to longterm solutions, Amber Whitson argues.