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Arrest Made in Multi-Jurisdiction Cold Case Sexual Assault Series

On January 13, the Berkeley Police Department, with the assistance of allied agencies in Richmond, Texas, arrested Lashay Durisseau in connection with a series of kidnappings and sexual assaults—including a number of cases from Alameda County.

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Volunteer to count and survey unsheltered residents

Join us Thursday, January 22 at 5:00 am to meet neighbors experiencing homelessness and collect data that helps shape services, policies, and funding.

People of all ages gather on a sunny day at a lively outdoor festival with white canopy tents, hay bales, and fall decorations. Children and adults walk through the event, visit booths, and sort through a large pile of donated clothes in the foreground.

Artists and festival organizers can apply for arts grants

Webinars start on Jan. 7: Learn more about applying, guidelines, and eligibility. Grant deadlines are March 4 and March 11.

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28 Cited at Berkeley DUI / Driver License Checkpoint

On December 18, 2025, the Berkeley Police Department conducted a DUI and driver license checkpoint and issued 28 citations.

A City of Berkeley trash collection worker moving a compost bin with a trash truck behind

For holiday waste, adapt to changed pickup schedule and properly dispose holiday tree

Thursday and Friday pickups – on Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1 and 2 – will be pushed a day later. Cut, compost your holiday tree – or drop it off whole at Transfer Station.

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2025 Annual Report from the City Manager

City Manager Paul Buddenhagen reflects on the City of Berkeley’s work to improve infrastructure and services over the past year.

CER T search and rescue

Learn skills to help your community before, during, and after disaster

Sign up for disaster preparedness classes to learn how to extinguish fires, rescue victims, perform first aid, and help others cope with stress.

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Berkeley Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint December 18

On December 18, 2025, 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.