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September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. Berkeley Police Department would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on our roads.

On Sept. 10, attend the City’s Small Business Forum to hear from local professionals and get tools for planning, funding, and preparing your business.

Fix up your home with an interest-free loan. You don’t need to repay until you sell, move out, or the 30-year loan matures.

Tours offer a way to get to know the world of activities on the waterfront. Join us August 16 for boat tours or September 13 for walking tours only, from 10 am to noon.

Get ready for returning students. Expect traffic and limited parking in the Southside area. Arrange for extra trash pickups or other services to avoid fines. 

Join an Aug. 19 virtual workshop to learn more and give input. Send email comments by Sep. 26.

Berkeley Public Health recommends families catch up on immunizations as the new school year begins.

Compost food waste. Recycle clean items. Buy what’s reusable and try to reduce buying what’s designed to be disposed.