Crews start clearing infamous Berkeley encampment after judge allows eviction to move forward

BERKELEY, Calif. (KGO) -- The City of Berkeley is clearing an encampment along the Harrison corridor on Tuesday after a judge allowed the eviction to move forward.

The city posted notices along the Harrison corridor on Friday requiring tents, structures and other property to be removed.

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A judge's order allows the closure to proceed, with exemptions for some people who are protected by a federal court order.

The Berkeley Homeless Union said it will be at the site Tuesday to help people through the eviction.

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The encampment closure is expected to move forward under the terms outlined in the judge's order.