Homeless encampments

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.

Berkeley police arrest suspect in Telegraph merchant assault

Police say Harris Wilson, 26, began spitting when they tried to detain him, and then punched one officer in the face and bit another one.

Berkeley can't close Harrison homeless camp yet, judge says

The city must give campers "fair warning" of at least a week before taking enforcement action on Harrison Street again, said Judge Edward Chen.

Berkeley encampment closure lacked proper notice, judge says

"Safeguarding due process is imperative for all, but particularly important for the unhoused," Judge Edward Chen said in Thursday's ruling.