Caltrans clears Berkeley encampments
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A Berkeley homeless encampment by University Avenue and Interstate 80 was cleared on Wednesday by the California Department of Transportation, or Caltrans.
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CalTrans clears trash from homeless encampment near Berkeley Marina
About four of the 17 residents at a homeless encampment near the Berkeley Marina had to move after CalTrans cleared trash from the encampment Friday, along with some of the residents’ personal belongings.
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City of Berkeley launches program providing storage lockers for homeless individuals
The city of Berkeley launched its one-year secure storage pilot program Monday, providing 58 lockers for homeless individuals.
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Berkeley City Council to consider sidewalk regulations at Downtown Berkeley BART station
The Downtown Berkeley BART station plaza, which has been under construction since 2016, is set to be completed this month. A controversial recommendation from Mayor Jesse Arreguín would enforce regulations of unpermitted lodging — through California Penal Code Section 647(e) — and sidewalk obstruction.
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Berkeley officials examine possible locations for permanent homeless shelter
City officials are currently exploring possible locations for a new permanent shelter that will replace the Berkeley Emergency Storm Shelter, or BESS, after a brainstorming session last week.
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‘Tiny house village’ to house 25 homeless youth by fall 2018
Twenty-five of Berkeley’s homeless youth will live in miniature residences in a community with on-site access to vocational programs by the start of the fall 2018 semester.
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Berkeley officials say state housing bill lacks sufficient support for affordable housing
Mayor Jesse Arreguín, along with several Berkeley City Councilmembers, criticized a recently proposed California senate bill that aims to increase housing development for its failure to provide affordable housing.
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New emergency homeless shelter opens at 1925 Ninth St.
The Berkeley Emergency Storm Shelter, a new homeless shelter, opened its doors Dec. 23 at 1925 Ninth St. and will remain open nightly until April 15.
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BPD issues 72-hour eviction notice to South Berkeley homeless encampment
Homeless community members living in the protest encampment at the intersection of Adeline and Oregon streets, near Berkeley Bowl in South Berkeley, were given a 72-hour eviction notice Friday.
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Berkeley City Council votes to develop city homeless youth policy
Berkeley City Council voted unanimously to develop policies to increase support and resources for the city’s homeless youth population Tuesday.
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