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Berkeley can close Ohlone park encampment, new ruling says The judge denied the union's request to block the city's action, citing the city's efforts to work with campers and lack of established legal basis for the union's arguments. The city had planned to close the encampment in May, and the judge's ruling requires the city to provide 72 hours' notice before removing campers. The case is set to return to court in July. The judge also denied a request by the Berkeley Homeless Union to order both sides to sit down to work out a settlement. View Article →
Berkeley 'No Kings' protest: More than 1,000 turn out to rally The 'No Kings' protest in Berkeley brought together over 1,000 people who spoke out against the Trump administration. The event was one of many across the nation, with rallies taking place in nine Bay Area counties. Protesters gathered on two pedestrian bridges, with organizers estimating at least 800 people on the University Avenue bridge and over 200 on the Gilman Street bridge. The events were peaceful, with no incidents reported between protesters and Berkeley police. The 'No Kings' movement aims to resist the perceived authoritarianism and corruption of the Trump administration. Share your photos and let us know what Saturday's 'No Kings' protest in Berkeley meant to you. View Article →
Berkeley skate park renamed to honor Terrence McCrary Jr. The renaming ceremony took place over the weekend, with local officials and Terrence's family and friends in attendance. Terrence was an innocent bystander who had no connection to the violence that broke out that night. He was a youth mentor and counselor with the city's recreation department and loved art, fashion, and skateboarding. The skate park was renamed to keep Terrence's legacy and memory alive. View Article →