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Celebrate food and community at Harvest Festival October 17

Come to Harvest Festival for food, music, gardening, and kids' activities. Enter the free Food Contest by October 16.

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25 Cited During Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Operation

The operation took place at Telegraph Avenue and Carlton Street. 25 people were contacted during the operation.

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In Berkeley, you don’t need to own a bike to ride one

Rent bikes for short, one-way rides between 48 bike share stations spread across Berkeley’s 10 square miles. Avoid worries of maintenance, parking, or theft.

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for September 30th

The Berkeley Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on September 30, 2026, from 7 am to 11 am.

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3 Arrested / 17 cited at Berkeley DUI / Driver License Checkpoint

Results from the September 24th DUI/Driver License Checkpoint

Ashby BART station and parking lot

Oct. 1: Give input on Ashby BART affordable housing developer

Attend in-person event Oct. 1 at 5pm to hear presentations and give feedback. Selected developer will design and build new housing at the Ashby BART East Lot.

Public Works staff shovels black asphalt in to a hole, during pothole repair.

Use the City’s Report & Pay web app for key services

Use the Report & Pay web app to apply for services, pay bills, report issues, and make requests.

Berkeley Public Safety building at night

Berkeley Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint September 24

On September 24, 2026, the Berkeley Police Department will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM on Shattuck Avenue near Parker Street.