"Berkeley's People's Park Cleared by Police Amid Protests and Construction Updates"

UC Berkeley is facing resistance from activists as it plans to fence off People’s Park with shipping containers and barbed wire, despite an ongoing state Supreme Court case that currently bars construction. The university aims to build a 1,100-bed student housing project and supportive housing for formerly homeless residents on the site. Activists have occupied the park and are preparing for potential clashes, similar to those in August 2022, which saw a 12-hour standoff with police. The university has not commented on the specifics of the fencing plans or the potential law enforcement presence, but there are reports of extensive food service preparations for police officers, indicating a large-scale response may be anticipated. Local officials are urging restraint and respect for protesters' rights, emphasizing the park's historical significance.