Tell the City which mental health and substance use disorder services are most important for our community via virtual or in-person community meetings or an online survey.Your feedback will help shape a three-year plan for behavioral health services. Funding from the State of California supports programs such as:

• comprehensive care for…

The Berkeley Police Department is issuing a warning to residents, particularly senior citizens and their families, regarding a sophisticated and aggressive home repair scam recently reported in the area. Authorities have identified a pattern of "itinerant" or "traveling" scammers—who are targeting vulnerable homeowners with fraudulent roofing and masonry services.How the Scam Works…

On January 17th at 1:50 am, two female suspects forced their way inside a victim’s 4th floor apartment—culminating in one of the suspects firing a handgun at the victims several times.Since that time, detectives identified both suspects involved in this incident.  On January 23rd, detectives obtained warrants for both suspects for attempted murder, shooting at an inhabited dwelling…

Take emergency preparedness classes with fellow Berkeleyans to learn practical skills you can use in your neighborhoods before, during, and after disasters.These classes include skills such as: 

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Teens and adults looking for a summer job can apply for a range of positions serving kids and adults in the City’s recreation programs. We're looking for overnight camp staff in the Sierras, recreation activity leaders, lifeguards, and a variety of other roles who will provide fun, active, and creative programs.

• You might hike with…

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Berkeley Police Department reminds everyone that the best way to celebrate the holiday is to plan ahead for a safe, sober way to get home. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1,355 people were killed in alcohol-impaired traffic crashes in California in 2023.“We want people to make St. Patrick’s Day memorable for all the right…

Attend one of a series of in-person community meetings to share feedback about potential projects to improve parks, community centers, fire facilities, and the waterfront.At each meeting, City staff will present an overview of Berkeley’s infrastructure needs and the types of projects under consideration. Ask questions. Discuss projects with others. Give input on which projects are most pressing…

Prospective first-generation home buyers can apply for a loan of up to $150,000 that would only be repaid when the house is eventually sold, transferred, or the mortgage paid off. The loan can cover up to 20% of the home price and can be used for down payment or closing costs.You may qualify if:

• At least one borrower is a first-…

Come volunteer to plant trees and native plants at four events in March and April designed to help improve Berkeley’s parks, a public corridor and at the waterfront. City staff will be on site to lead the work, demonstrate techniques, share safety guidance, and answer questions as you go.Depending on which event you attend, you’ll:

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Take a survey to help shape a variety of proposals for how the City of Berkeley would manage on-street parking near transit stations, on its busiest streets, and in business districts. This set of parking management proposals seeks to increase the vitality of these areas by maximizing the use of…