Current Service Notices
Check for current notices of changes to City services or facilities, including holidays and other closures.
Certain City offices and non-essential services are closed Friday, June 12 as a cost-saving measure. Please call before visiting.
Berkeley Animal Care Services is temporarily closed to the public until further notice following a fire at the shelter. All animals are safe and unharmed, and we will share updates as more information becomes available.
Community members who would like to help can donate through Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services.
Aquatic Park Water Quality: As of May 28,2026, the yellow advisory has been posted due to exceedances per the State Water Quality standards.
Bacterial samples are collected weekly, usually on Tuesday mornings. The Parks Division updates this notice when there is a change in water quality.
The Berkeley Rides for Seniors and the Disabled (BRSD) program is not accepting new applications. Applications submitted prior to 3/1/2025 are on the waitlist and will receive a letter in the mail if approved.
To be contacted once the program is open: Email BRSD@berkeleyca.gov or call (510) 981-7269 and give us your name, telephone number, and email.
The City is no longer accepting special event permit applications for new or expanded 2026 events. This does not affect returning Berkeley events or events already in the 2026 permitting queue. Permit applications are being accepted for 2027 events.