‘A movement of free people’: The history of Berkeley homeless encampments as protest
Debbie Yuen/Staff
Depending on how you tell the story, it began in spring 2014 outside of a Staples in Downtown Berkeley.
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Local activists celebrate legacy of 17-month post office occupation
Though the occupation has ended, members of local activist groups returned to the steps and sidewalks outside the Berkeley Main Post Office on Saturday to commemorate their 17-month demonstration.
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Occupation outside Downtown Berkeley post office ends after 17 months
Orange safety fencing supported by bollards cordons off an area that once housed tents, a box containing free clothing and a mayoral campaign headquarters during a 17-month-long occupation outside the Berkeley Main Post Office.
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Homeless encampment in front of Berkeley post office disbanded Tuesday
A homeless encampment in front of the Berkeley Main Post Office was dismantled early Tuesday morning, ending a 17-month occupation of the area.
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City disbands homeless occupation near Old City Hall
Berkeley city staff disbanded a homeless occupation near Old City Hall on Friday morning, making three arrests in the process.
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U.S. Postal Service makes motion to dismiss city’s complaint, removes building from market
Due to ongoing litigation with the city of Berkeley regarding its sale, the U.S. Postal Service removed the Downtown Berkeley post office from its commercial listings of buildings for sale earlier this month.
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