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- 1Berkeley Homeless Union seeks contempt ruling over encampment sweep●Berkeley Homeless Union seeks contempt ruling against city over Harrison encampment sweep
The Berkeley Homeless Union is asking a court to hold the city of Berkeley in contempt over its clearing of a homeless encampment on Harrison Street. The move suggests the union believes the sweep violated a prior court order or agreement protecting encampment residents, escalating a legal dispute between homeless advocates and the city over how Berkeley handles unsanctioned camps.
- 2Berkeley City Council Races Center on Safety and Development●Election 2026: Berkeley City Council races focus on public safety, development
The 2026 Berkeley City Council elections are shaping up around two dominant issues: public safety and housing development. Candidates are staking out positions on policing levels and neighborhood growth as they compete for council seats in the California city. Local coverage highlights how these debates are dividing the field ahead of the vote.