"Berkeley's People's Park Sealed Amid Protests and Police Presence"

UC Berkeley initiated a late-night operation to enclose People's Park with metal cargo containers, aiming to prepare for the construction of a student housing complex amidst legal disputes and protests. Law enforcement cleared protesters, some of whom had created makeshift structures and treehouses to resist the action. The university's plan includes housing for 1,100 students and 125 homeless individuals, while preserving 60% of the park as green space with historical exhibits. The operation, which involved arrests and the clearing of the park, was part of UC Berkeley's long-term goal to address student housing shortages, despite ongoing legal challenges and significant opposition from activists who see the park as a symbol of free speech and community.