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Berkeley Homeless Residents Remain On Edge After Delay Of Planned Encampment Sweep

The city posted notices last week saying they would be cleaning up the encampment on Tuesday. Monday, it was delayed.

(CBS Bay Area)

February 24, 2026

People living at a homeless encampment on 8th and Harrison Streets in Berkeley are wondering what's next after city officials called off a planned sweep.

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The city posted notices last week saying they would be cleaning up the encampment on Tuesday. Monday, it was delayed. Still, Thomas Parnett was trying to figure out what's next.

"I have no idea," Parnett said.

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