Homeless encampments

Police: Woman arrested after trying to take baby from stroller

Update: The arrested woman was identified as Leana McShane, 49. Police described her as unhoused.

Sex offender hit with 2 new Berkeley arson cases

Authorities say Lavell Young was caught on camera setting a tent on fire, threatening buildings on Channing Way.

Man charged with robbery attempt in Berkeley parking lot

Police say Christian Jensen admitted to "asking people for money with his lighter, which was shaped like a firearm."

Berkeley to close homeless camp by giving street to Bayer

Citing public safety concerns, including repeated fires, Bayer said it plans to close the street to the public and build a stormwater treatment feature.

Ohlone Park homeless camp closure underway in Berkeley

Residents saw city cleaning crews and police at the park around 7 a.m.

Berkeley says campers must leave Ohlone Park by Thursday

"Any person found to be encamped in the park after the Compliance Deadline … may be subject to citations and/or arrest," the city wrote.

Berkeley can close Ohlone park encampment, new ruling says

The judge also denied a request by the Berkeley Homeless Union to order both sides to sit down to work out a settlement.