Homeless encampments

Berkeley motel will house new post-arrest diversion program

The city hopes the new diversion and reentry program will reduce recidivism. Participants must be nonviolent and need no medical attention.

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."

'One-stop shop' for homeless health care opens in Berkeley

The new Berkeley Trust Health Center, from LifeLong Medical Care, has been years in the making, officials said this week.

Berkeley encampment fire puts the focus on Codornices Creek

Community members are concerned about impacts on businesses and protected steelhead trout. They say Berkeley must do more.

Mentally ill, homeless, arrested in Berkeley? New program to offer treatment over jail

CareBridge "is a post-arrest diversion and reentry initiative for individuals experiencing homelessness and behavioral health needs."

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.

Man hospitalized after self-injury at Berkeley cafe

Neighborhood surveillance footage showed him collapsing on the ground after leaving the cafe.