Occupy Berkeley camp gets notice, many go [View all]
Will Kane, SF Chronicle
More than half of the campers at the Occupy Berkeley camp packed up and moved out last night after the city told them they had to go somewhere else.
Police officers handed out a notice Wednesday evening telling the group of campers that if they stayed another night they would be arrested.
"There has continued to be an increase in serious crimes and violence," Berkeley police Sgt. Mary Kusmiss said in a statement. " (Police) would like the individuals in the park to follow the law voluntarily."
Following that, many in the camp decided to pack up and move out. Most said they wanted to avoid conflict on what was expected to be a bitterly cold night.
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