In Competing Proposals, Anchorage Leaders Push to Stop Entrenched Encampments with More Penalties

In competing proposals, Anchorage leaders push to stop entrenched encampments with more penalties

In public testimony on one of the proposals, some residents told Assembly members that making it a crime to sleep outside for those with few resources or options lacked compassion.

Berkeley can sweep Ohlone Park homeless encampment, judge rules

Neighbors have lobbied the city to close the camp for months. Officials announced a closure in May, before an unhoused advocacy group sued to block it.

Unauthorised encampments banned in 12 locations are noise and ASB complaints

The injunction comes after complaints about noise and antisocial behaviour

Berkeley can close Ohlone park encampment, new ruling says

A federal judge ruled this week in the city of Berkeley's favor, giving it permission to close a homeless encampment at Ohlone Park.