The encampment at Ohlone Park has seen a significant increase as unhoused residents, including Jeremy Wren, flock to the park following city restrictions at Civic Center Park. Although city officials deny directing residents to relocate, reports indicate an unyielding atmosphere as complaints from nearby homeowners grow. Issues such as trash accumulation and safety concernsâhighlighted by incidents of harassment from a residentâhave led to social media backlash and calls for action from the community, reflecting the challenges of managing public space amid a homelessness crisis.
Many of Berkeley's unhoused residents are moving to Ohlone Park, a decision made due to previous encampment closures and city restrictions on public spaces.
The increasing concerns of trash accumulation and reports of harassment by camp residents have sparked a backlash among nearby homeowners, leading to heightened tension in the community.
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