Homeless encampments

Man pronounced dead next to Ohlone Greenway in Berkeley

Update: The man was identified as Lon Daniel Turner, 67, of El Cerrito, the coroner's office said Saturday.

Berkeley sets March 9 deadline to leave Harrison encampment

Eight people seeking disability accommodations are excluded from the order, which declares the Harrison Street corridor a "no-lodging area."

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.

Berkeley clears Aquatic Park homeless encampments

"For the first time in months, Aquatic Park is now entirely encampment-free," the city said. Eight people agreed to move into motels.

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."