Ohlone Park homeless camp closure set for this week
People on both sides say they are considering legal action.
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Ohlone Park encampment is a public health and public safety emergency: Op-ed
Berkeley's "continued inaction regarding the Ohlone Park encampment speaks volumes about where its priorities lie," today's authors argue.
Man pepper-sprayed by stranger in North Berkeley
Authorities said the suspect, Ian Herzog, pepper-sprayed the other man for no apparent reason.
Berkeley police find missing boy, 6, reading in Mr. Mopps'
An officer with kids of his own found the little boy by thinking about where a child might go, BPD said in response to a Scanner inquiry.
Update: Driver tossed grenade during CHP chase into Berkeley
After spotting the grenade, officers immediately closed traffic and began evacuating people from the area. The driver was ID'd as Carlos Kuceja.
Another Berkeley stabbing under investigation
Police said the victim declined to provide much detail but said he had been stabbed while sitting on the steps outside a homeless shelter.
Stalker reports alarm neighbors of homeless camp at city park
Reports about Steven Hall have drawn the attention of Berkeley leaders — particularly against the backdrop of growing concerns at Ohlone Park.