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Our house in the middle of the street

By Cole Haddock and Maria Toldi on February 4, 2025
Features
Eighth and Harrison is more than an encampment, it is a community. This is their story.

Sweeps without housing offers now allowed in parts of Berkeley

By Supriya Yelimeli on October 5, 2024
News
“Everyone else in the country has swept, has pushed. Let’s help those on our streets. Otherwise...this is the beginning of the end, this is the death of Berkeley.”

Clarence Galtney: The OG of Harrison Street

By Bradley Penner on November 24, 2023
News
As mounting pressure from the city of Berkeley brings 8th and Harrison to its breaking point, one resident sheds light through the cracks.

Unhoused Community Demands Better Solutions in Light of Eviction Notice

By Cole Haddock and Maria Toldi on October 30, 2023
Commentary
The 8th and Harrison community fridge sits behind chain link fence set up by the City of Berkeley. (Maria Toldi)



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