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."
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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.
Suspect in violent robbery also tied to hot prowl burglary
A 60-year-old shop clerk learned she had a concussion after passing out in the hours after the robbery, Berkeley police said.
Berkeley 'Tesla Takedown' trial: Ricardo Ruiz found not guilty
Update, Feb. 9: The jury came back with a not guilty verdict for Ricardo Ruiz, saying they found his self-defense argument credible.
Police investigate robbery via knife at Berkeley business
The clerk "suffered minor injuries" but "did not require medical attention," police said.
Huge warehouse fire breaks out in Berkeley overnight
Firefighters reported "strange-looking flames" and possible hazardous materials at the site.
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."