"After years of skirmishes, including riots in 1972, 1979 and 1991, the university finally abandoned its long-held plans to convert the land to student housing or campus offices. Although smaller battles continue today over crime, a controversial free-clothing box recently removed by the university and the distribution of free food by churches and charity groups, the park is no longer an issue that concerns students.
"Only a few students use the space, playing pickup basketball and throwing Frisbees on the open grass.
"'It is a place that no longer reflects the will for independence of the campus community,' Siegal said. 'I think today if the university turned off its Wi-Fi [wireless Internet access], they'd get bigger demonstrations than they would for People's Park.'"
The Los Angeles Times reports the latest from Berkeley's disputed People's Park.
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