The Berkeley Police Department encourages families and students to buckle up their helmets and lace up their sneakers for National Walk and Roll to School Day. This annual event celebrates the benefits of exercise and brings attention to the need for safe, accessible walking and biking routes.“National Walk and Roll to School Day is a great opportunity to highlight pedestrian safety and advocate…

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the Berkeley Police Department would like to remind drivers to always take extra precautions to help protect pedestrians.On average, a pedestrian is killed every 72 minutes and one is injured every 8 minutes in traffic crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In California,…

Low-income Berkeley homeowners who have a permanent disability or are at least 62 years old can apply for interest-free, deferred loans from the City to repair their homes. You can borrow up to $60,000 for non-emergency repairs, like a new roof, exterior painting, ADA access, solar panels, and more.  You also do not have to repay the loan until you sell or transfer the property,…

On the south side of campus, you can now bicycle or scooter up, down, and across the area using bikeways protected from cars by concrete curbs and parked vehicles.On Southside sections of Bancroft Way or Durant Avenue, hop on a bus, and you’ll glide through transit-only lanes with traffic signals that prioritize buses.On foot or for people using a wheelchair, raised intersections in the area not…

As children and families prepare for the upcoming school year, Bay Area health officials urge everyone to make sure your back-to-school checklist starts with getting your child vaccinated.Vaccines are safe, effective, and a routine part of preventative healthcare. They protect against serious diseases such as measles, polio, and pertussis, which is also known as whooping cough.“Vaccines are…

Anyone 6 months or older can get a free flu shot at City of Berkeley Public Health flu clinics. Flu shots help protect yourself and your household from serious illness.Free City pop-up clinics, running from October 14 to October 29, will help prepare you for winter, when flu cases rise. You can also make an appointment at our West Berkeley Immunization Clinic, open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and…

Make a difference working with the City of Berkeley. Be a part of delivering services to our community—from tots to older adults.Physician’s assistants or nurse practitioners can help keep patients safe and healthy as an Advanced Practice Provider at Berkeley High School and the Public Health clinic. You would perform physical exams, provide health counseling, and refer students to services.Those…

Health officers from the 13 Bay Area health jurisdictions advised the public to protect against flu and COVID infection with updated vaccines.These safe and effective vaccines have been updated for the fall and are recommended for all Californians 6 months and older, and they are now available in pharmacies and doctors’ offices throughout the region.Vaccines help you and your family stay healthy…

Voters can send their ballots for the November 4 statewide special election by U.S. mail or bring them to any vote center or drop box in Alameda County by 8 pm on election night.U.S. citizens at least 18-years-old have until October 20 to register to vote and receive a ballot by mail. Those who miss the deadline can visit any vote center in their…

Come to an in-person workshop to talk to staff about proposed road changes near Berkeley High and Washington Elementary schools. These changes aim to increase safety for those on bikes and foot in the area.Over the past decade, there have been more than 450 crashes within a half-mile radius of Washington Elementary School. Of those, 46 led to severe injuries. Three people died.The key corridor is…