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Berkeley clears homeless camp after leptospirosis death, citing fire and health risks

Newseze Wire·Tue, Sep 15, 11:48 PMWire: KTVU Fox 2 Bay Area
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Berkeley clears homeless camp after leptospirosis death, citing fire and health risks

A deadly disease outbreak forces the city to act on a longstanding encampment, raising questions about how municipalities balance compassion with public health and safety enforcement.

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