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Public Safety building

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.

Car traffic on Martin Luther King Jr. Way heading northbound

Learn and share thoughts about improving road safety near Berkeley High and Washington Elementary on October 29.

A metal sculpture stands in front of a the blue sky above the Berkeley Marina, with sunlight streaming from the top corner. White text on the image reads, “Berkeley poets: apply to become next Poet Laureate.”

Berkeley poets, apply by October 31, 2025, to serve as Berkeley’s 2026-2027 literary ambassador, collaborate with other artists, and earn a $5,000 honorarium.

Two hands shaking at a City of Berkeley event

October 28-November 6: Come in person to an exhibit, share your thoughts on potential policies to shape Berkeley’s development and programs.

A person wearing a face mask and black jacket receives a vaccination in their upper arm from a healthcare worker wearing purple gloves at a clinic in Berkeley.

Bay Area health officials recommend Fall 2025 updated vaccines in alignment with State of California guidance

Yarn art with flowers, bandage, and banner reading "get vaccinated"

City of Berkeley Public Health urges flu shots for everyone six months and older. Get free vaccines at pop-up clinics throughout October or at our Immunization Clinic.

Person putting a ballot into a voting drop box

Vote by dropping your postage-paid return envelope at any mailbox, ballot drop box, or vote center – where you can also replace a lost or damaged ballot.

Children and families gather near a fenced-in playground with swings on the left. To the right sits a large red, yellow, and blue bounce house on the grass. Adults sit at green picnic tables under the trees, watching kids play.

From birthdays to weddings, block parties to sports teams—reserve Berkeley parks, courts, and facilities for your next event.