A final ruling from the court on whether UC Berkeley can resume construction of a student housing project is expected soon, but the decision will likely be appealed.
People’s Park
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People’s Park activists open temporary warming center
The center has heaters, food and other supplies to support unhoused residents amid fierce storms.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Breaking the impasse on People’s Park
We suggest UC Berkeley commence construction of the student and supportive housing planned for the park on an alternate site as soon as possible.
Posted inCity
Construction equipment removed from People’s Park
Tow trucks arrived at the park around 7 a.m. and started loading the heavy equipment onto the flatbeds.
Posted inCity
Court ruling could upend Cal’s plan to build on People’s Park
The draft opinion says the UC didn’t adequately explain why other sites weren’t considered for the student housing project.
Posted inCity
Man found dead at People’s Park
People who knew the man said he had lived in Berkeley for over a decade, occasionally in the park.
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Tyler Cary, who died at People’s Park, remembered as physicist, mentor
Tyler Cary was a Ph.D. candidate at UC Davis before he moved to Santa Cruz, then Berkeley.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Woman charged with attempted murder in People’s Park attack
The 20-year-old from Antioch was arrested in an attack on an occupant Sunday morning.
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People’s Park activist arrested by Berkeley police released, charges dropped
The activist was booked at Santa Rita Jail but released Friday evening, and the $85,000 bail was dismissed.
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Court order halts UC Berkeley construction at People’s Park likely until October
UC Berkeley had long planned to begin construction at the park this summer, but has been blocked repeatedly by lawsuits and activists.
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Berkeley City Council will not lift tear gas ban amid People’s Park protests
Tear gas was banned in Berkeley in summer 2020 during nationwide protests over police brutality.
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UC Berkeley halts construction at People’s Park due to protest, occupation
Construction crews arrived early Wednesday morning and protests began immediately after.