Homeless encampments

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."

'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.