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A passionate advocate for homeless rights, Guy “Mike” Lee died at the age of 64 after years of activism and political involvement in Berkeley.
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Berkeley City Council voted to establish an outdoor emergency shelter in response to the declaration of a shelter emergency in the city of Berkeley, the potential deaths of several unhoused people and hygiene concerns for the community.
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The UC Board of Regents discussed UC Berkeley’s proposal to develop student and supportive housing on the historic People’s Park site, as the campus intends to seek approval of preliminary funds later this year.
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UCPD conducted a cleanup of People’s Park on Friday at 7 p.m., removing any unclaimed materials and relocating campers who were present at the site.
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Officers from UCPD conducted a cleanup at People’s Park at about 7 p.m. on Friday. No arrests were made and no incidents were reported.
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Campus maintenance workers removed a “FreeBox” donation and distribution site in People’s Park on Tuesday morning, a little more than a week after it was constructed by a park user in collaboration with UC Berkeley students.
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The People’s Park Committee held a rally on the UC Berkeley campus Thursday to protest potential university plans to build housing on People’s Park.
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On Thursday night, at the Hearst Field Annex, several members of this committee discussed the history, their feelings and their plans for People’s Park.
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