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Apply for paid internships, path to a career

These summer internships help develop job skills that can lead to a career. Attend event to hear from local employers. Apply by Mar. 27.

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High Impact Traffic Team Operation on February 11

On February 11, the countywide High Impact Traffic Team will return to the City of Berkeley for targeted traffic enforcement.

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Volunteer at monthly Berkeley waterfront cleanups

On the third Saturday of every month throughout 2026, join Shoreline Cleanups that start at the Shorebird Park Nature Center.

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Suspect arrested in connection with a January Adeline Street shooting

On February 3rd, detectives arrested a 23-year-old woman in connection with shooting inside an apartment building on Adeline Street that happened in January.

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Help shape behavioral health services in Berkeley

Share what behavioral health services our community needs most. Join a February meeting or complete the survey by March 4 to inform a three-year plan.

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All residents of Thousand Oaks neighborhood can leave or return home

As of 4:15 pm Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, residents of the roughly one-block radius of Colusa and Tacoma avenues can now leave or return home. Berkeley Fire and Police coordinated to have hazardous materials safely removed without incident.

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Register now for summer overnight camps for families, youth, adults

Berkeley residents can now register and can also apply for full scholarships. Non-residents can register starting January 23, 2026. 

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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.