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Mike Zint
Obituary
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
'Brilliant strategist': Homeless rights activist Mike Zint dies
Renowned homeless rights activist Mike Zint, who founded the advocacy group First They Came for the Homeless, died at noon Feb. 14 after a lengthy battle with emphysema.
Obituary
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
'Brilliant strategist': Homeless rights activist Mike Zint dies
Renowned homeless rights activist Mike Zint, who founded the advocacy group First They Came for the Homeless, died at noon Feb. 14 after a lengthy battle with emphysema.
City
DECEMBER 04, 2019
BART, Salvation Army launch effort to help homeless community
This holiday season, BART and the Salvation Army have collaborated to launch the “Partners for Change” campaign to help the homeless community seeking shelter in BART’s stations and trains.
City
DECEMBER 04, 2019
BART, Salvation Army launch effort to help homeless community
This holiday season, BART and the Salvation Army have collaborated to launch the “Partners for Change” campaign to help the homeless community seeking shelter in BART’s stations and trains.
Campus
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
UC Berkeley groups participate in hunger, homelessness awareness week
Several groups on campus are holding events to bring light to hunger and homelessness problems that many students and community members face in observance of this year’s National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week from Nov. 16 to Nov. 24.
Campus
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
UC Berkeley groups participate in hunger, homelessness awareness week
Several groups on campus are holding events to bring light to hunger and homelessness problems that many students and community members face in observance of this year’s National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week from Nov. 16 to Nov. 24.
City
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
City Council to discuss extending resolution that declares homeless shelter crisis
On November 19, the Berkeley City Council will discuss adopting a resolution to extend the 2016 Resolution No. 68,206 - N.S., which declares a homeless shelter crisis in Berkeley until Jan. 19, 2022.
City
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
City Council to discuss extending resolution that declares homeless shelter crisis
On November 19, the Berkeley City Council will discuss adopting a resolution to extend the 2016 Resolution No. 68,206 - N.S., which declares a homeless shelter crisis in Berkeley until Jan. 19, 2022.
State
OCTOBER 13, 2019
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signs Housing Crisis Act of 2019, 18 bills to combat housing crisis
On Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 18 bills to tackle California's lack of affordable housing.
State
OCTOBER 13, 2019
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signs Housing Crisis Act of 2019, 18 bills to combat housing crisis
On Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 18 bills to tackle California's lack of affordable housing.
Obituary
OCTOBER 04, 2019
'Gentle of a soul': Berkeley homelessness activist Michael Diehl dies at 64
Michael Diehl, an influential Berkeley activist for homeless and mentally ill people, died at 64 after a driver hit him in Newark on Sunday about 8:30 p.m., as first reported by Berkeleyside.
Obituary
OCTOBER 04, 2019
'Gentle of a soul': Berkeley homelessness activist Michael Diehl dies at 64
Michael Diehl, an influential Berkeley activist for homeless and mentally ill people, died at 64 after a driver hit him in Newark on Sunday about 8:30 p.m., as first reported by Berkeleyside.
Communities
OCTOBER 02, 2019
Activists claim Berkeley lacks emergency preparedness for homeless population
As another wildfire season looms over the Bay Area, the local homeless population remains uncertain of what services will be offered to them.
Communities
OCTOBER 02, 2019
Activists claim Berkeley lacks emergency preparedness for homeless population
As another wildfire season looms over the Bay Area, the local homeless population remains uncertain of what services will be offered to them.
City
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Berkeley youth shelters may close, to be discussed at City Council meeting
The City of Berkeley’s only two programs offering shelter for transition-aged youth are at risk for closure by the end of 2019, a topic that is scheduled to be discussed and potentially remedied at today’s City Council meeting.
City
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Berkeley youth shelters may close, to be discussed at City Council meeting
The City of Berkeley’s only two programs offering shelter for transition-aged youth are at risk for closure by the end of 2019, a topic that is scheduled to be discussed and potentially remedied at today’s City Council meeting.
City
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Caltrans officials continue clearing homeless encampments
On Thursday, Caltrans cleared the Seabreeze and University Avenue Interstate 80 underpass homeless encampment in the Berkeley Marina.
City
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Caltrans officials continue clearing homeless encampments
On Thursday, Caltrans cleared the Seabreeze and University Avenue Interstate 80 underpass homeless encampment in the Berkeley Marina.
City
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Trump addresses California homelessness, local officials respond
President Donald Trump visited California this week with HUD Secretary Ben Carson to discuss the state’s homelessness issue.
City
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Trump addresses California homelessness, local officials respond
President Donald Trump visited California this week with HUD Secretary Ben Carson to discuss the state’s homelessness issue.
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