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Suspect Charged in Downtown Berkeley Sexual Assault

On July 4th, officers arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with a sexual assault in Downtown Berkeley.

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Speeding Catches Up With You: Slow the Fast Down

This July and beyond, Berkeley Police Department encourages drivers to follow the speed limit and “slow the fast down.”

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Sign up your neighborhood event for National Night Out

Register or apply for a free block party permit to close a street by July 20. National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

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Safely celebrate July 4th – Avoid fireworks and certain hillside roads 

Fireworks are illegal citywide and increase the risk of fires, wildfires. Grizzly Peak Blvd., Panoramic Way, and Prospect St. will close to non-residents.  

Firewise neighborhood

Team up with your neighbors and City to reduce wildfire risk

Help reduce your neighborhood’s wildfire risk and build a safer Berkeley through community efforts that could lower your home insurance rates.

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Volunteer to pack or deliver meals to homebound seniors

Help Meals on Wheels feed Berkeley seniors. Weekly or on-call shifts Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.

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Free summer lunches for Berkeley kids

Children 18 and younger can get free lunches and snacks in Berkeley this summer. No registration or income check is required.

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National Night Out is on August 4th

Register your gathering by July 20th and plan it any time between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Tuesday, August 4.