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…

Artists and festival organizers can apply for one-time grants to support their work and strengthen the arts culture of Berkeley.These grants fund individual artists to create new work and festival organizers to put on events.Applicants for each category can attend separately designed webinars, starting January 7, to learn about guidelines, eligibility, and how to apply.

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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.Our investigators believe he is responsible for a series of similar crimes spanning four jurisdictions between 1994 and 2008.The series involves seven…

Join a team of volunteers on an early weekday morning in mid-January to help survey people experiencing homelessness in Berkeley and Alameda County.Starting at 5:00 am on Thursday January 22, you’ll help count individuals, youth, and families experiencing homelessness while also gathering specific data about their demographics and characteristics.The count includes those sleeping outdoors in…

Throw a birthday party at James Kenney Park’s pickleball courts. Host a neighborhood potluck with a bounce house at San Pablo Park. Say your vows in the Rose Garden.By working with City staff, you can book various City facilities or temporarily use a variety of public spaces for your events – both big and small.Reserve courts, picnic areas, or sports fields. Close down streets for a party. Rent a…

On February 11, the countywide High Impact Traffic Team will return to the City of Berkeley for targeted traffic enforcement.The High Impact Traffic Team is a collaborative partnership between the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, the California Highway Patrol, and police departments throughout Alameda County.On this date, officers will conduct focused enforcement in high-collision areas across…