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A young child looks at camera and holds up a colorful drawing of birds and ocean life while standing outside on a sunny day. An adult smiles in the background, and the Bay is visible in the distance.

Scholarships available for kids, families for recreation programs

Apply online or register to attend workshops on Nov. 18 and Dec 9. Get help applying for 2026 scholarships, hardship waivers covering 50-100% of program fees.

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Office of Traffic Safety Awards $240,000 Grant to the Berkeley Police Department for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

Berkeley Police Department announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads.

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Street closures, bus route info for Berkeley Half Marathon on Nov. 16

On the morning of Sunday Nov. 16, plan for alternate routes, delays, and parking restrictions as thousands of runners fill Berkeley streets. 

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Suspect arrested after entering a south campus sorority

On November 5th, officers arrested a 45-year-old Dublin man in connection with a burglary that occurred at a sorority house on the 2300 block of Warring Street.

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Nov. 12: Give input to add safeguards at Elmwood intersection

Join the virtual workshop and share thoughts on proposals to reduce collisions at the intersection of Derby & Warring streets.

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New zoning changes allow faster, cheaper process to build homes

Starting November 1, “Middle Housing” zoning changes encourage building more housing units in Berkeley.

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Suspect arrested in connection with a gas station robbery

On October 26th, 2025, a year-long investigation into an attempted robbery of a gas station came to a close with the arrest of a 49-year-old man from Richmond.

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Suspects Arrested and Charged for October 12th Berkeley Shooting

The Berkeley Police Department has made significant progress in the investigation of a shooting that occurred on October 12, 2025, in the 1000 block of Addison St.