BERKELEY'S NEWS • DECEMBER 12, 2023
Andrea Henson
City
NOVEMBER 08, 2022
‘Treated like criminals’: Concerns raised about services for unhoused people
Although the city of Berkeley has benefited from state-supported programs and local policies that aim to tackle houselessness, community members have been pushing for alternative and more substantial approaches.
City
NOVEMBER 08, 2022
‘Treated like criminals’: Concerns raised about services for unhoused people
Although the city of Berkeley has benefited from state-supported programs and local policies that aim to tackle houselessness, community members have been pushing for alternative and more substantial approaches.
City
MAY 09, 2022
East Bay attorney sleeps in encampment to protect houseless residents
“We have to be honest and recognize that we have people in our city that are unsheltered,” Henson said. “My goal is that they can remain there and feel safe and not feel targeted.”
City
MAY 09, 2022
East Bay attorney sleeps in encampment to protect houseless residents
“We have to be honest and recognize that we have people in our city that are unsheltered,” Henson said. “My goal is that they can remain there and feel safe and not feel targeted.”
City
JUNE 21, 2021
Berkeley's 1st 24-hour unhoused sheltered space to open July
Berkeley’s first 24-hour sheltered space for the unhoused community is opening July 1 in West Berkeley, operated by Dorothy Day House in partnership with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North and the city of Berkeley.
City
JUNE 21, 2021
Berkeley's 1st 24-hour unhoused sheltered space to open July
Berkeley’s first 24-hour sheltered space for the unhoused community is opening July 1 in West Berkeley, operated by Dorothy Day House in partnership with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North and the city of Berkeley.
City
JUNE 03, 2021
Berkeley City Council discusses budget, police reform, arts, housing
Berkeley City Council met Tuesday to discuss the city’s 2022 fiscal year budget, police reform, housing assistance and funding for the arts.
City
JUNE 03, 2021
Berkeley City Council discusses budget, police reform, arts, housing
Berkeley City Council met Tuesday to discuss the city’s 2022 fiscal year budget, police reform, housing assistance and funding for the arts.
Alameda County
APRIL 23, 2021
Temporary restraining order halts encampment eviction in Emeryville
The city of Emeryville was served a temporary restraining order April 19, halting its efforts to evict residents of the Ashby/Shellmound encampment.
Alameda County
APRIL 23, 2021
Temporary restraining order halts encampment eviction in Emeryville
The city of Emeryville was served a temporary restraining order April 19, halting its efforts to evict residents of the Ashby/Shellmound encampment.
Obituary
MARCH 01, 2021
'Bulldozer for justice': Homelessness advocate Barbara Brust dies at age 69
Known on the streets of Berkeley as “the soup lady,” Barbara Brust died Feb. 25 at the age of 69.
Obituary
MARCH 01, 2021
'Bulldozer for justice': Homelessness advocate Barbara Brust dies at age 69
Known on the streets of Berkeley as “the soup lady,” Barbara Brust died Feb. 25 at the age of 69.
Alameda County
JANUARY 12, 2021
Alameda County to request exemption from counting homeless population
As a result of COVID-19 concerns, Alameda County will request a waiver to not conduct its biennial, federally mandated count of homeless residents this year.
Alameda County
JANUARY 12, 2021
Alameda County to request exemption from counting homeless population
As a result of COVID-19 concerns, Alameda County will request a waiver to not conduct its biennial, federally mandated count of homeless residents this year.
City
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Berkeley, Caltrans plan biweekly cleaning of Seabreeze encampment
As a result of negotiations between the city of Berkeley, Caltrans and homeless advocacy organization Where Do We Go Berkeley, or WDWGB, the Seabreeze homeless encampment will be cleaned biweekly.
City
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Berkeley, Caltrans plan biweekly cleaning of Seabreeze encampment
As a result of negotiations between the city of Berkeley, Caltrans and homeless advocacy organization Where Do We Go Berkeley, or WDWGB, the Seabreeze homeless encampment will be cleaned biweekly.
Communities
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Berkeley community brainstorms ideas for project to increase mental health care for homeless people in city
Berkeley’s future may offer mentally ill homeless people a retreat into nature or access to mental health services in their encampments, according to community input from a town hall held via Zoom on Wednesday.
Communities
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Berkeley community brainstorms ideas for project to increase mental health care for homeless people in city
Berkeley’s future may offer mentally ill homeless people a retreat into nature or access to mental health services in their encampments, according to community input from a town hall held via Zoom on Wednesday.
Obituary
AUGUST 04, 2020
'A brilliant and persistent advocate': Berkeley community activist Guy 'Mike' Lee dies at 64
A passionate advocate for homeless rights, Guy “Mike” Lee died at the age of 64 after years of activism and political involvement in Berkeley.
Obituary
AUGUST 04, 2020
'A brilliant and persistent advocate': Berkeley community activist Guy 'Mike' Lee dies at 64
A passionate advocate for homeless rights, Guy “Mike” Lee died at the age of 64 after years of activism and political involvement in Berkeley.
