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…

Know how to safely care for, replace, and re-charge lithium batteries, which are common in household devices.Berkeley has had eighteen fires linked to lithium-ion batteries involving e-skateboards, e-scooters, and e-bikes since 2023. Although incidents are down in the city, these dangerous fires continue to happen around the region and nation. Simple tips can help keep you and your household…

The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2023 alone, 1,038 people were killed in the U.S. in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Berkeley Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly…

In July, the City of Berkeley Police Department was awarded over $101,000 in grant funds from the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP).The funding is the result of Proposition 64,…

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. The grant program runs through September 2026.“We are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen…

On December 18, 2025, the Berkeley Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM on Shattuck Avenue near Parker Street.DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the…

When selecting your tree this holiday season, consider a plan that reduces waste and fits the City's disposal rules for when the season is over.If you get a cut tree or another type of holiday tree, know which ones you can compost and which ones you should throw away in the trash bin.Consider buying a living tree to plant in your yard after the holidays – and avoid waste altogether.Whatever tree…