Escape to the Sierra Nevada with the City of Berkeley: we have summer sleepaway camps for youth, families, adults, and seniors. You can swim in a lake, hike in the forest, enjoy meals cooked for you, or let your children explore the wonders of the high sierras with counselors. We have been running our camps for more than 100 years!Whether you are a first-time camper or you have been camping with…
AGENDABERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTuesday, June 9, 20266:00 PMSCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 16 GARDEN STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138Adena Ishii, MayorCouncilmembers: District 1 – Rashi Kesarwani …
HeadingsSearch engines use the headings to index the structure and content of your web pages; they are also used by screen readers. It is important to use headings to show the document structure.Heading 1 is used for the page title and so should never be used in the Body field. Heading 2 should be used next, and then the less important Heading 3, and so on. Headings should not be used to make…
The Housing Element is a state mandated plan for Berkeley’s housing needs for the eight year period which began in 2023 and will continue through 2031. It was developed with extensive input from the public, the State, and City stakeholders.Subscribe to our mailing list…
Shared mobility services—such as bikes and electric scooters—offer a convenient way to get around Berkeley without having to own your own vehicle. Shared electric scootersBorrow an electric scooter to take short trips on roads or bike lanes around Berkeley. Use the company’s app to find a scooter near you, use it to get to your destination, and lock it at any public bike rack for the…
Human cases of Leptospirosis are extremely rare in Berkeley or California. Doctors statewide are—and have been—required to report all such cases to public health officials.Leptospirosis, a bacterial disease, is present in rats in the area generally bounded by Codornices Creek, Gilman Street, San Pablo Avenue, and the railroad tracks. The most common way the bacteria is spread is through the urine…
Apply for a building permit before beginning work on your construction project. All construction work and most repairs require building permits unless specifically exempted. Apply for a…
In an emergency, officials may use different tools to share information and instructions. Get familiar with these tools now, and sign up if needed, to be ready to get alerts in an emergency. To ensure that you have access to information from multiple sources in an emergency, review the available systems below.BERKELEY'S EMERGENCY ALERTING SYSTEMSDuring an emergency, check these sources for…
Build your own household go bag and stay kit by gathering key emergency supplies. For a go bag, focus on the essentials that you will need for the next 24 hours. For a stay kit, gather supplies for 3 days, or 72 hours. In any disaster, you should be ready to go or stayDisasters such as…
Berkeley residents have the opportunity to be placed into paid, part-time temporary internships with partner organizations or within the City of Berkeley. This comprehensive program helps participants develop skills in interviewing, resume writing, financial literacy, and employability while connecting with mentors from City government and local organizations. Sign up for the…