Homeless encampments

Man pepper-sprayed by stranger in North Berkeley

Authorities said the suspect, Ian Herzog, pepper-sprayed the other man for no apparent reason.

A new sanctioned encampment isn't a pipe dream: Op-ed

"Sweeps are expensive, cruel and ultimately useless, merely shifting the rousted population to elsewhere in Berkeley," Amber Whitson argues.

Authorities investigate RV trailer fire in northwest Berkeley

"We have one [reporting party] saying it's a tree next to a building and another saying a trailer is exploding," a dispatcher told police.

Homeless man stabbed amid dispute over public urination

Ali Davis, who got upset after seeing the man peeing in public in the neighborhood where he works, told police he stabbed him in self-defense.

Another Berkeley stabbing under investigation

Police said the victim declined to provide much detail but said he had been stabbed while sitting on the steps outside a homeless shelter.

Stalker reports alarm neighbors of homeless camp at city park

Reports about Steven Hall have drawn the attention of Berkeley leaders — particularly against the backdrop of growing concerns at Ohlone Park.

Berkeley must 'stay the course' on homelessness, mayor says

"Potential cuts at the federal level will compromise our local services and likely exacerbate the homeless crisis here," Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii says.